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He is survived by his wife of 40 years Rhonda, sons Micheal (Jo), Mark (Marian), and Robert (Chassity), and daughter Karen (Tim); sisters Carol and Lavern and brother Dwight.  Papa loved his 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  \n\nA celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on October 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC.  The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory to Rawls Baptist Church, Transitions Life Care of Raleigh, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation."}},"city":"Fuquay-Varina, NC","county":"Harnett","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/25/2021","age":82,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/271429960a95d0ed8f74a57fb76faaff/object_Object_8367f61ed3.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"60d973f5-f7cf-59ae-9ece-77c7d9af259d","slug":"923-08-21-Ronald-Harken","name":"Ronald Keith Harken","content":{"data":{"content":"Sunrise 8/11/1934\nSunset 9/22/2021 Aged 87 years\nRonald Keith Harken was born to Fred and Katherine Harken on 8/11/1934 in Grand Rapids Michigan, he was the oldest of four children.  Ron married Lois Ann Holmes on 12/20/1959.  Ron and Lois were both in the army and enjoyed traveling around the country and made many happy memories in Germany. Ron’s twenty-two-year army career was primarily focused in the field of computer science.  He is a veteran of the Korean war.  In his retirement years, it was Ron’s passion to help foster, and find furever homes for an organization called HALO, and he helped over 100 Havanese find good homes.  He said goodbye to his beloved Lois on September 19, 2006.  Ron is survived by his three living children and their spouse/partner.  Holly Harken and her fiancé Wesley Morrison of New Britain CT, Noel Harken of Fredericksburg VA, and Christa Harken Samples and her husband Charles (Chad) Samples III of Clayton NC, and his three grandchildren, Alexander Harken and his fiancé Emily Hawkins of Bolder CO, Corin Samples and Caleb Samples.  Ron is also survived by his sister Joyce Boyce and her husband Bob in Michigan, his brother-in-law Douglas Pierce (Kathryn Harken) of Willimantic Connecticut, and Sister-in-law- Melba Harken (Thomas Harken) of Beaumont Texas.\nHe will live on forever in the hearts of those he loved."}},"city":"Willow Spring","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/22/2021","age":87,"user_updated":true,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"81ffeb96-de60-58a9-89e0-418f05297ec1","slug":"2021-09-22-WILLIAM-FLANARY","name":"William \"Rod\" Flanary","content":{"data":{"content":"William \"Rod\" Flanary, M.D. passed away on September 22, 2021 at Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dorothy Irene Flanary Carrithers and William Edward Flanary on January 23, 1949.  His stepdad, Larry Carrithers, survives.  \nRod was a brilliant Internal Medicine physician who practiced for 25 years in Grand Rapids, MI and 12 years at the Purdue University Student Health Center in West Lafayette, IN.    He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cecele Arrington Flanary and their children, Patrick Flanary (Myrta), Sean Flanary and Matthew Flanary and beloved grandchildren Anabel and Andres.  His sisters, Nancy Warmoth (Ron), Priscilla Flanary, Ann McFarland (John), Mary Bowling (Tim) and brothers, Mark Flanary (Elizabeth) and Brian Arrington (Susan).  His special Aunt Marty Ray and many cousins, nieces and nephews. \n At his request, Rod will be cremated and his ashes returned to Indiana for a memorial gathering at a future date.  Memorials in Rod's name may be sent to the Concord Neighborhood Center, Indianapolis, IN.  Online condolences to the family may be directed to ceceleflanary@yahoo.com"}},"city":"Fuquay Varina","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/22/2021","age":72,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/249a6853300f2b38f7a79b53e2251d1a/Rod_2_58f1483125.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"33b0b97e-8060-51d2-86df-9ff52127b672","slug":"michelle-lamy-pierce","name":"Michelle Lamy Pierce","content":{"data":{"content":"Michelle Lamy Pierce\nOctober 13, 1967 - September 22, 2021\nWake Forest, North Carolina -\n\nMichelle Lamy Pierce, 53, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family and friends and will be deeply missed.\nBorn October 13,1967, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Elliott Lamy and Michel Gaston Lamy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Lamy, and her husband, Jimmy Pierce. She is survived by her father; her children: Brooke Putnam (Brad), Elizabeth Pierce, and Lariston Pierce; her grandchildren: Tyler and Jay; her sister Nicole Baring (Bruce) and other extended family members.\nMichelle grew up in Raleigh and was a dedicated pre-school teacher for over 15 years. She had a heart for Jesus and loved to share the gospel.\nHer memorial service will be Saturday, October 30th at 2pm at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. The family wishes to thank Duke Cancer Center and Transitions Life Care of Wake County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Transitions Life Care."}},"city":"Wake Forest","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/22/2021","age":53,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/3a8b87e28e76bf6a13800621352db3bc/image0_3_23e5ed1f67.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"0adb667a-8f21-5eb5-9344-e0d94322a5bd","slug":"2021-09-21-Paul-Garrison","name":"Paul Leighton Garrison","content":{"data":{"content":"Paul Leighton Garrison, (Jinx) 75, of Louisburg, NC went to Heaven on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at home with his family present, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia, Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.  Paul left us on the anniversary if his mother’s death of September 21, 2002.  Paul grew up on his family farm in West Liberty, WV, the youngest of 5 children and was preceded in death by his parents Helen Shaler Garrison and Raymond Orlando Garrison, brother’s Raymond (Gov.) Garrison and Maurice (Reecie) Garrison, and nephews Richard Kevin Garrison and E.R. McFadden.  Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years Sheila Bonar Garrison of Louisburg, NC, and children Lisa Dianne Harris of Louisburg, NC, and Kevin Leighton Garrison (Shelly) of Martinsburg, WV, Grandchildren Cody Wilson, Jaiden and Jordynn Harris of Louisburg, NC, Joshua Cook of Martinsburg, WV, sister Delores (Tissie) McFadden of Wellsburg, WV, brother Frank (Frannie) Garrison of West Alexander, Pa, and several nieces and nephews from Alaska, WV, PA, and SC.  \n     Paul dedicated his life to working hard and dedicated 32 years to Weirton Steel Corporation where he worked as a welder, metal fabricator and rigger.  Following steel mill retirement, he continued to work full time until two years ago and worked for different companies in the Raleigh area – SPC, NICO, and Oldcastle Mulching Facility as the Maintenance Mechanic for several years.  Papol as he was called by his family for the last 25 years, was Mr. Fix it and could trouble shoot and fix any problems we had with our homes, cars, and truly anything we needed – he did it.\n      He was a simple man and did not like fancy things, so to honor his wishes there will be no public visitation.  The family will hold a private service on the family farm at a later date.  The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and absolute gratitude to Amedisys Hospice services of Franklinton, NC for the last two years of care.  Dr. Shauna Guthrie, Nurses Dolly, Beth, Kristin, Jill, Hospice Care Team Patsy,  Jeneva, and Debbie.  The family feels that thank you is not enough to express to Katina who lovingly cared for our Papol as a family member.  She was in their home everyday, Monday – Friday for two years.  Her love, dedication and care are things that we are truly forever grateful for and we could not have made it through all of his illnesses and exacerbations without her.  Arrangements are being handled by City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation.\n"}},"city":"Louisburg","county":"Franklin","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/21/2021","age":75,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/8d4e6aea3e694ebd6230bbf5c54855d7/IMG_2728_fb4cc4eea7.JPG"}}}},{"node":{"id":"3e25f0be-15c8-5412-a6e1-e0a956671bcc","slug":"danny-ray-williams","name":"Danny Ray Williams ","content":{"data":{"content":"Born at Raleigh’s Rex Hospital April 2, 1964 - Danny peacefully passed away at UNC Rex, after a long hard battle on Sept. 21, 2021.\n\nDanny was a well loved man with many friends and family from the Raleigh/Garner area along with Knightdale NC. Danny was self employed for decades in both the areas in the petroleum business starting with Gulf - later to BP - to move onto Eastern Petroleum to finally working with his beloved mentor Jim Stephenson at the Community Mart off Old Stage Rd near his home. Danny will forever be loved and greatly missed by many. Danny was preceded in death by Harris and Helen Williams of Raleigh in 1964 his Father SL Williams of Raleigh, brother Carlton Williams of Florida, brother in laws Ronnie Mundy of Tennessee and Mike Joy of Florida.\n\nDanny is survived by\nHis Mother Bobbie Jean Williams of Raleigh\nWife Denise Williams of Raleigh\nBeloved Daughters Belinda Lynn Williams and soulmate Danny J Berrera of Raleigh\nKristen Danielle Lautens and wife Margot Lautens of Toronto, Canada\nHis Treasured granddaughters Ariana B Clark 13 , Zoe Giada Svaldi 6, Sofia Isabella Berrera 3,\nand Alicia Rae Barrera 8mths all of Raleigh\nHis sisters Cathy Joy of Florida and Peggy Mundy of Tennessee\nHis brothers Donald Williams and wife Susan of Holly springs , Randy Thomas Williams of\nRaleigh, and Bobby Dale Williams and wife Cathy of Wake forest\nAlong with many aunts/ uncles/ cousins and nieces and Nephews\n\nThe family would like to ask in lieu of flowers please make donations to Project enlightenment foundation PO Box 30574 Raleigh, NC 27622.\nThey will hold a private viewing for immediate family and friends at Oak City Cremation (at limited capacity) with A CELEBRATION of LIFE -The Haunting (Danny LOVED HALLOWEEN) on Saturday Oct 9th at Lake Wheeler Park , Sweet Gum Shelter beginning at 2 (park closes at 8) open to one and all\n"}},"city":"Raleigh ","county":"Wake ","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/21/2021","age":57,"user_updated":true,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"22ed90f0-7729-56ff-8a8d-dca20621cbda","slug":"article-12","name":"Corinne Garris","content":{"data":{"content":"CORINNE MARIE HESS GARRIS \nCorinne Garris, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on September 20, 2021, just shy of her 95th birthday. She was born to Wayne and Lorna Hess in South Bend, Washington, on October 5, 1926. In the early 1940's her curiosity and ambition took her to California where she worked as a model, and it was there she met her future husband, O.B. Garris, Jr. After his service in the Navy they settled in his home state of North Carolina. They worked hard and together raised four children, three daughters and a son. Following their divorce, Corinne returned to Seattle and had a successful career with AT&T. After she retired she enjoyed trips to Australia. New . Zealand, and Egypt. She returned to Raleigh in 1999 to be closer to her daughters. \nm. \nCorinne was a poet at heart. Beginning at age 14 and into her 90's she wrote poems about her every-day experiences, her dreams, her family and friends. She loved finding \"good deals\" at swap meets and flea markets. She loved to read, and went to the library frequently. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and on her 80th birthday was treated to th \"Richard Petty Driving Experience\" in Concord, NC. She suited up, climbed into the car through the window, and enjoyed three laps around the speedway at 160 miles an hour. Of course, going in and out of the window was challenging but she loved every bit of it; and this was shortly after her five-way bypass heart surgery! She was fun and funny. \nIn addition to her parents, Corinne was predeceased by her brother, Jerry Hess. She is survived by her children, Joy Boyette and husband Bruno Toffolo, Carolyn Hicks and husband Wayne, Randi Ostack and husband Walt, all in Raleigh, and her loving son, Garrett Garris and wife Alice in Everett, Washington. She will also be missed by her grandchildren: LaMarr Scott (Bill), Jason Hicks (Michelle), Luke Hicks (Christa) and Cameron Garris (Alyssa); her great-grandchildren: Noah Long, Ethan and Ella Hicks, Delaynie, Brynlie, Kynslie, and Makaylie Garris. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Claire Huff and husband Jerry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, sister-in law, Mary Hess in Denver, Colorado, and nieces and nephews around the country. \nWe want to thank the staff at Cadence North Raleigh, Doctors Making Housecalls, and Community Hospice for their support and care of our mom through these difficult times. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Or, just have a beer for Corinne.\n"}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake ","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"09/20/2021","age":94,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/f4ceae8ba0a641af191de8dc3b5ee203/Petty_ride012a_fd0cfc818d.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"d924543d-45a9-573c-9493-59aac4494a30","slug":"2021-09-19-Frank-Kessler","name":"Frank Kessler","content":{"data":{"content":"Frank was born in East Lansing, Michigan to Esther and George Kessler, second-generation American Jews. At school, he occasionally got in trouble for swinging from ceiling fans but mostly got by on his brilliance and charm. \n\nHe attended Michigan State and then Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in American History. For a time, he worked at the post office, where he showed off his knowledge of geography by naming all the places on the postcards just from the pictures.\n\nA student of anarchism, Frank joined Students for a Democratic Society while in college and was active in efforts to end the Vietnam War and realize social change from the ground up. He spent time in Southside Chicago working as a community organizer and got to know the city by delivering newspapers in the dark of pre-dawn.       \n\nIn 1971, he married Lee (Coventry) Stanley, whom he’d met at Michigan State. In 1972, the couple and their twin sons, Dylan and Gabe, moved to Chapel Hill, where Frank pursued graduate studies. They had two more sons, Aaron and Noah.     \n\nA life-long educator, Frank taught American History at Virginia State University before becoming a learning skills instructor at UNC’s Learning Center, where he spent more than thirty years helping students succeed academically. After a brief retirement, he continued to work with students at the Carolina Covenant. \n\nA music lover and avid reader, Frank was a regular at local record and bookshops, and amassed an extensive collection of folk, blues, and world music. \n\nPassionate about UNC basketball, he could be heard from down the block cheering on the Heels, or shouting at them, with his sons and best friend, Mimi. \n\nFor years, Frank and the family vacationed with Mimi and friends on Ocracoke, one of his happy places, less for love of the beach (he wasn’t a beach person) than for the many good times had there with friends.    \n\nHe loved getting together with the Learning Center gang for Bad Movie nights, which he hosted for over thirty years. The movies were always bad, the company always good, and the house always full of hilarity (and a fair bit of silliness, too).  \n\nHis laugh was infectious, though at times of such intensity as to threaten personal peril. On two occasions, his son Noah feared Frank might actually die laughing. Both times, thankfully, he lived to laugh again.     \n\nLike his mom, Frank was a marathon phone conversationalist, never missing an opportunity to talk late into the night with a family member, friend, or former student. He also shared his mom’s fondness for Dove chocolates, a stash of which he kept in the door of his fridge. His youngest grandchild, Ava, knew just where, and knew to help herself (and bring one for Zaidy).   \n\nHis barbeque grilled chicken was about the best thing ever. His homemade spaghetti wasn’t bad either. \n\nDuring COVID, he continued to see students remotely until diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Though never big on exercise, he worked his tail off in physical therapy, regaining the ability to walk without assistance despite cancer-riddled bones. He hoped to resume work and to have more time with his grandkids.  \n\nA reader of the obituaries, he loved learning that someone had lived into their 90s; a ripe old age, he’d say. Though he didn’t get to ripen quite that long, he lived a rich life, full of people, purpose, and pleasures. He’ll be sorely missed.  \n \nFrank is survived by his four sons, sister Marsha, and three grandchildren, Jonah, Gwen, and Ava.  \n\nA memorial service is being planned for Spring, 2022."}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/19/2021","age":73,"user_updated":true,"image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":8,"skip":1632,"numPages":207,"currentPage":205,"numObits":3782,"featured":true}},
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