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Their happy 54-year journey together began with the birth of their wonderful children Matthew (Laurie Harris) and Stephanie. Sam left his imprint in Stamford, CT where he taught high school and served on the Board of Ed. He moved to Raleigh, NC in 1984 searching for a better quality of life for his family.  Sam earned the title of “Papa” to Peyton, (2002) Sammy, (2003) Kennedy (2005) and Addison (2012).  Sam’s passions included family, sports, reading, international travel, and his family pets, Mei-Ling and Hattie.  He fulfilled his life-long purpose with teaching (Millbrook and Wakefield HS) where he earned the titles of Teacher of the Year, international student travel coordinator, desk acrobat, stapler and eraser magician and dare devil drivers’ ed teacher.  We invite you to join us to celebrate his wonderful life on November 3, 2:00-5:00 at Black Horse Run Community Clubhouse, 11701 Black Horse Run, Raleigh 27613. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Saving Grace at savinggracenc.org/give/donate-now or 13400 Old Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587"}},"city":"Wake Forest","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/26/2024","age":78,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/c621c196bde0c3cabfd82257000c6a17/object_Object_a7cce08075.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"2720e612-3f22-59a6-aa09-3664f687a490","slug":"article-504","name":"William Reid McAuley, Jr.","content":{"data":{"content":"William Reid McAuley, Jr. passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 26th, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C..\n \nBorn in Wilmington, N.C. on October 15th, 1939, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Betty Robbins McAuley; parents, Eleanor Elizabeth and William Reid McAuley, Sr, of Rocky Mount, N.C.; maternal grandparents, Harriett Legge and George Parker Howey of Southport, N.C.; paternal grandparents, Annie Lilly and William Rea McAuley, of Sanford, N.C.\n \nReid is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ashley McAuley (Don) Fish of Rocky Mount; son William Reid (Amisa) McAuley, III of Bad Wildbad, Germany; daughter Anne Howey McAuley (Christian) Groner; grandchildren Joseph Benjamin (Lee) Fish, Dr. Elizabeth McAuley (Frank) Fish, William David McAuley, Dan Ronan McAuley, Eleanor Reid Groner, Ewen Urs Groner; great-grandchildren Abigail Fish, Deacon Fish, Dawson Zier; brother, Thomas Howey (Georgia) McAuley.\n\nReid graduated from Fishburne Military School, Class of 1958, and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He later attended North Carolina State University and North Carolina Wesleyan College. Reid’s business interests spanned hospitality and marketing, telecommunications, commercial and industrial cleaning, professional delivery services, and non-profit advocacy programs. Reid truly enjoyed people and sought any opportunity to volunteer. He was especially proud to be a reader at the Down East Radio Reading Service, serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired.\n \nA life-long parishioner of The Church of The Good Shepherd, Reid, from youth to adulthood, served as an acolyte, member of the choir, and later as Lay Reader. He was devoted to his family and looked forward to participating in their lives, always willing to provide assistance, advice, or just an ear.\n \nHe enjoyed canoeing and kayaking, a good steak, shrimp and oysters, spending time with his four legged friends (Charlie, Brook, Zoe, Addie), and the Wednesday Night Study Club with life-long friends. His passion was books and reading.\n \nReid McAuley loved life and never met a stranger. He is loved and will be missed.\n \nA memorial service honoring Reid will be held on Monday, October 7th at 11:00 AM at The Church of The Good Shepherd, 231 N. Church St, in Rocky Mount. \n\nIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Reid’s memory to The Church of the Good Shepherd (https://onrealm.org/ChurchTheGoodSh3243/-/form/give/2023Pledge); the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; (https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout); Transitions Life Care, (https://www.transitionslifecare.org/donate/); or to the Down East Radio Reading Service, Inc., Post Office Box 8706, Rocky Mount, NC 27804."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/26/2024","age":84,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/9368bec97324e0c4ee7262c73652e3bb/object_Object_5fb7edf0f4.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"d8028630-0434-5ea6-bfcd-a81efc5ab298","slug":"2024-09-25-Alex-Ladd","name":"Alex Ladd","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Selma","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/25/2024","age":56,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"8bbc404c-a4d1-53b4-80ac-190644bbeddb","slug":"2024-09-25-Courtney-Jensen","name":"Courtney Jensen","content":{"data":{"content":"Courtney Whitmore Jensen, 29, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formally East Bridgewater, Massachusetts passed away from complications of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome on September 25th, 2024. She was surrounded by her family. \n\nCourtney was born February 23rd, 1995, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Jensen (m. 2020) of Raleigh, NC.  Courtney was the daughter of Cary and Julie (Tonello) Whitmore of East Bridgewater, MA, sister of Leah Judge and her husband, David Judge of East Bridgewater, MA, and their children, Courtney's niece and nephews, David, Audrey, and Patrick Judge. She was the sister of Kate Whitmore of East Bridgewater, MA, and granddaughter of Leonard Whitmore of West Bridgewater, MA. Courtney was a daughter-in-law to Elwood and Sherry Davis of Wendell, NC and Jerry and Sharon Jensen of Wake Forest, NC. Courtney was a special niece and cousin to many. Granddaughter of the late Vincent and Ann Tonello of Whitman, MA and the late Norma Whitmore of West Bridgewater, MA. Courtney also had many friends from all over that she loved and cherished dearly.\n\nCourtney graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, MA in 2013. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Genetics with a minor in psychology at North Carolina State University in 2017. Courtney went further by completing her Master of Science in genetic counseling from The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2019. \n\nCourtney was a very active member in Kappa Delta Sorority throughout her undergraduate experience at NC State. She made lifelong friendships throughout her time in Kappa Delta and cherished her time living in the sorority house.  \n\nCourtney started her career at Rhode Island Hospital where she specialized in pediatric genetic counseling. She then moved to Duke Health Children's Health Center where she also focused on pediatric genetics, she called this her dream job. \n\nShe enjoyed spending her time watching football and Formula One racing with her husband. Her favorite thing to do in the world was tailgating a NC State Wolfpack game with her friends. She was a very dedicated Patriots fan and an even more dedicated North Carolina State football fan.  \n \nCourtney's favorite place was Lake Winnipesaukee where she grew up each summer, spending much time with family and friends. She loved being on the Lake, watching sunsets, and enjoying time in her family's boat. \n\nCourtney was dedicated to making someone else's battle with rare disease easier than hers was. She lived this everyday whether it be in her career or through her volunteer work with the Loeys-Dietz and Marfan foundation. Courtney always did everything she could to make a difference and help others. Despite her own lifelong fight with rare disease, Courtney lived every part of her life to the fullest. \n\nA tribute will be held in both North Carolina and Massachusetts. We welcome anyone who feels they want to celebrate the life of Courtney to attend. \n\nMassachusetts:\nMistletoe Acres Barn\n254 Whitman St.\nEast Bridgewater, MA 02333\nOctober 6th, 2024 \n11am- 4pm\n\nThere will be a brief service from the family beginning promptly at 11am, followed by watching the Patriots game at 1 pm. If you cannot make the service at 11am, please feel free to come at any time.\n\nNorth Carolina:\nTowneBank Center at Carter-Finley Stadium\n4600 Trinity Road\nRaleigh, NC 27607\nOctober 16th, 2024 \n5pm- 9pm\nPlease park at parking gate C and enter through stadium gate 4. \n\nThere will be a brief service from the family beginning promptly at 5pm, followed by time together in one of Courtney’s favorite places. If you cannot make it right at 5pm, please feel free to come at any time."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/25/2024","age":29,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/23b5a024161acebf63ee0037b5535653/object_Object_24998c2596.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"6592641f-2c09-5b3a-bd68-778d9ebf2c43","slug":"2024-09-24-Evan-Coburn","name":"Evan Coburn","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Chapel Hill","county":"Chatham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/24/2024","age":41,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"55d2d9d5-95e8-5cae-b2ed-a0b1482b9f59","slug":"2024-09-23-Sharon-Deal","name":"Sharon Deal","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Marietta","county":"Cobb","state":"Georgia","deathdate":"09/23/2024","age":68,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"656f62f5-2cc2-57fb-864a-2d878bde071d","slug":"article-501","name":"Sulton Pearsoll Jr.","content":{"data":{"content":"Sulton Pearsoll Jr., born on December 31, 1939, in Pamlico County, NC, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Knightdale, NC. His Memorial Service will be held Oct 4 at 9:30 for Viewing & Service will began 10 am At New Bethel Christian Church 4307 Old Poole Rd. Raleigh, 27610. The repass will be after the service at the same location. Burial will be Monday Oct 7 at 10 am at the Veteran Cemetery in Goldsboro NC"}},"city":"Knightdale","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/23/2024","age":84,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/20aee9869b699192d8e3c0c68dbce5c9/object_Object_ef160b4b90.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"e25f0984-193e-5ec3-9734-53d0aad19c42","slug":"2024-09-22-Stephen-Goff","name":"Stephen Goff","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/22/2024","age":69,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"068ab606-652e-5d5a-8abc-723b19843a3d","slug":"2024-09-21-Raymond-Kitlas","name":"Raymond Kitlas","content":{"data":{"content":"In Loving Memory of Raymond Kitlas\nSeptember 6, 1944- September 21, 2024\n\nRaymond \"Ray\" Kitlas, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully on September 21st. In his final days, Ray was surrounded by the people he loved. \n\nRay was a Californian to his core, born in Salinas, CA, and grew up in Los Angeles and Oceanside. After graduating San Jose State University, he served in the Army and spent time in Germany. Ray attended law school at night while working full time, and went on to practice civil litigation for decades. \n\nRay’s family was the center of his world. He is survived by his wife Lisa, daughter, Alyssa, and granddaughter, Madeline Sunshine (Maddie). He will also be missed dearly by his Son-in-Law, Jeff, and his step grandsons, Jack and Max.\n\nDespite dealing with health issues for the past several years, Raymond was determined to walk his daughter Alyssa down the aisle and even gave a beautiful toast at her wedding in March.\n\nRay will be deeply missed by his family. He will be fondly remembered for teaching his granddaughter Maddie how to “high-five,” maintaining his sense of humor, gratitude, and overall Californian “chill” during even the most difficult times. He told amazing stories of adventure such as the one where he went on a cross-country surf trip through the South in the 60s, and for his genuine interest in those around him, particularly the people he loved. Ray served as the resident Encyclopedia, and was the go-to source of useful information for his family and colleagues alike. \n\nThe family would like to thank his amazing caregivers at the VA Durham, particularly in hospice. Ray will be remembered in an intimate service at the beach, a place that has been so special to him throughout his life and that he taught his daughter to love at a very early age. In lieu of flowers, donations to protect the beautiful beaches of San Diego County, where Ray loved to take Lisa for dates,  through the Surfrider Foundation are greatly appreciated: https://sandiego.surfrider.org/."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/21/2024","age":80,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/6d7a34a40485b9e5cf8fa16bfc217ca3/object_Object_ea3d079234.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"23a8d34d-bfe5-58f5-a0a0-9f359becdaf2","slug":"article-506","name":"Eva Manning","content":{"data":{"content":"Eva van Greevenbroek Manning, aged 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and with her beloved dogs at her side. \n\nEva was born on June 3, 1943, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Hendricus and Everada van Greenbroek, both dedicated educators. Following in the footsteps of a long line of teachers, Eva attended the University of Utrecht where she gained her candidacy in English.  At the age of twenty, she took a year off from college to work as an au pair in Hawaii. On her first day there, while walking along the beach of Waikiki.,she met a soldier named Bob, who as luck would have it, was stationed nearby.  Eva and Bob soon fell in love, were married, and then moved to North Carolina, where they created a beautiful life together, raising their family and building their own business.\n\nIn 1970  they settled into the house they built on Cascade Drive, where Eva created a warm and welcoming home for 54 years. A wonderful cook and a gracious hostess, her dinner table was always the heart of family time. One of her biggest joys was having her family around her during Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners at a table that stretched the length of two rooms. \n\nAs a loyal friend and neighbor, she loved hosting gatherings, whether it was a summer fish-fry, or her annual ‘Souper’ party for her neighborhood.  Eva cherished her friendships. \n\nIn addition to their home in Greensboro, Eva and Bob also built a house at High Rock Lake, where lifelong family memories were made: Boating, skiing, eating ice cream at Jenny’s, fishing, hunting arrowheads, and countless games of canasta - it was a house filled with laughter and love. \n\nNo matter the location, Eva made sure to create family traditions with her family, such as celebrating New Year’s Eve with home-made hats and secretly adjusted clocks, or reading books for hours and hours (and hours) to her children and then grandchildren. Eva took great pride in her Dutch heritage, which she passed along to her children through a mix of stories of her childhood, family gatherings with Dutch cousins, and frequent evenings eating traditional Dutch treats like bitterballen, Dutch cheeses, poffertjes and stroopwafels. She loved her home country, and got immense joy in cheering on the Netherlands National Football team (Hup,Holland,Hup!) and celebrating Sinterklaas Day with her local Dutch Club.  \n\nIf you dropped by Cascade for a visit, you would often find Eva sitting beside the koi pond or under the covered porch reading. A life-long avid reader, Eva was a faithful member of her beloved book club PAGES (Pam, Alice, Gayle, Eva, and Sandy) for over 40 years. \n\nWhen she wasn’t at home, it was a good bet you could find Eva at the Bog Garden walking the dogs with Bob, where they both delighted in the abundance of wildlife… they especially loved spotting the owls. Her love of nature was reflected in her yard, where she and Bob created an oasis, complete with Koi pond, a hidden garden, gorgeous landscaping and hardscaping, along with endless  bird feeders, potted flowers and herbs, ultimately growing the yard into a certified wildlife habitat.\n\nWe will all miss Eva’s strength, her sense of humor, her thousand megawatt smile, and her unconditional love.\n\nEva is preceded in death by both parents,her brother Henk,and sister Martine.\n\nEva is survived by her husband Bob Manning, their four children: Keith Manning of Bell Canyon, CA,  Bart Manning of Greensboro, NC, Maria M Duehring of Greensboro, NC, and Michelle Manning of Wilmington, NC ; her sister Marja Nix of Amerrongen,NL; her brother Bart van Greevenbroek of Nieuwegein,NL; her six grandchildren: Sarah, Mack, Ava, Colton, Lila and Keira; and her six great-grandchildren.\n\nIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the National Audobon Society and/or the Jimmy V Foundation (for cancer research).\n\nA Celebration of Life is being planned for later this Fall, and details will be forthcoming. \n\n"}},"city":"Greensboro","county":"Guilford","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/20/2024","age":81,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/0d570204a56c78ee1ff96522e20e3188/Eva_Manning_135c1b8222.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"301d8b2b-3667-5908-a1f6-d729805331a0","slug":"920-08-24-Lorraine-Blanton","name":"Lorraine Blanton","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Morrisville","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"09/19/2024","age":88,"user_updated":false,"image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":1356,"numPages":317,"currentPage":114,"numObits":3794,"featured":false}},
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