{
    "componentChunkName": "component---src-templates-obit-list-tsx",
    "path": "/obituaries/page/159/",
    "result": {"data":{"allStrapiArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"5688ab51-1656-550f-b439-602b4482b86f","slug":"2024-01-16-Ronald-Hill","name":"Ronald Hill","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Simpsonville","county":"Greenville","state":"South Carolina","deathdate":"01/16/2024","age":75,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"0c6cb3a0-e967-5cda-8b54-6eb5d432303f","slug":"117-08-24-Charles-Azzara","name":"Charles Azzara","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Littleton","county":"Halifax","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/16/2024","age":61,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"54d68f9b-af70-5dc5-b74a-3bdd65e258be","slug":"2024-01-16-Thomas-Foster","name":"Thomas Henry Foster Jr.","content":{"data":{"content":"Thomas Henry Foster Jr.\nJuly 1, 1937 – January 16, 2024\n\nThomas, “Tom” Henry Foster Jr., 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC.  He was born on July 1, 1937 in Darby, PA.  Tom was the oldest child of Thomas Henry Foster Sr. and Margaret “Peg” Robinson Foster; having a younger sister, Kathleen. He grew up in Sharon Hill, PA, graduating from Sharon Hill High School in 1955 and furthered his education at the College of Arts in Philadelphia, where he focused on Industrial Design.  He spent his career working at several major medical manufacturing firms and later started his own consulting business, of which he retired from in 1999.  \n\nTom was a family centered man who loved his children and his dogs. He enjoyed coaching pop warner football and was a mentor to youth in the community.   He enjoyed cooking, fishing, cheering for the Wolfpack, taking trips to the NC beaches and mountains, and watching movies.  Tom was exceptional with his creativity, carpentry, and automotive skills.  He will be remembered for his positive attitude, giving nature, selflessness, and antics as a jokester.\n\nHe is survived by his son Thomas Henry Foster III of Clayton, NC; his eldest daughter Tanya Nelson (Bill) of Apex, NC; grandsons, Taylor and Benjamin; and youngest daughter, Kim Messina (Frank) of Lutz, FL; grandchildren, Grace and Kyle.  He is also survived by his younger sister, Kathleen Wahl of Casco, Maine.\n\nThe family would like to extend their gratitude to Wake Med Cary Hospital and Transitions Life Care for taking such good care of him.\n\nIn lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations in Tom Foster’s name:\n\nUNC School of Medicine Division of Vascular Surgery\nDr. Mark Farber\n3024 Burnett Womack\nCB 7212 \nChapel Hill, NC 27599 \nAttn: Margie\n\nSaving Grace – Animals for Adoption NC\nhttps://savinggracenc.org/give/donate-supplies/#dmpro"}},"city":"Apex","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/16/2024","age":86,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/d57879db44a9e5782297dea203c344b2/object_Object_91bd675653.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"8f41b141-9948-560a-ba54-99d0198e8a6f","slug":"2024-01-16-Cheryl-Langley","name":"Cheryl Langley","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Garner","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/16/2024","age":67,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"07f02e5e-a541-5092-bff8-540ddb9366ac","slug":"116-08-24-Kenneth-Richardson","name":"Kenneth Richardson","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Holly Springs","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/15/2024","age":77,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"f080554c-168a-5afd-8151-504ee28970ec","slug":"2023-01-15-Alice-Batson","name":"Alice Cook Batson","content":{"data":{"content":"Alice Cook Batson\nJuly 22, 1926 – January 15, 2024\n\nAlice Cook Batson passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 97 years old. Family and friends will remember her as a gracious and capable woman with a fun-loving attitude and great sense of humor.\n\nAlice Claire Cook was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at a time when that area was truly a tropical paradise, and lived there until she graduated from the University of Miami with a full scholarship. Growing up, she was active in dance and enjoyed bonfires on the beach with\nfriends. She met Walter Kelly Batson when she coached him for a late WWII USO show (he was one of the naval officers can-can dancers!) and they were married in 1950. After marriage, Kelly’s work took them to various locations in NC, including Charlotte and Asheboro where they\nraised four children. After Kelly’s death in 1985, Alice settled in Cary, NC.\n\nAlice had a long career, working as a CPA for local and regional accounting firms where she specialized in municipal audits and tax consulting. In her early career she fought an uphill battle as a woman in a then male-dominated profession. She was only the second woman in the state of Florida to pass the CPA exam and was often told that “pretty women did not go into business”. She was determined to prove them wrong – and did! Once her children were older, Alice became very active in community and church service organizations. As a long-time member of the Cary Pilot Club she held local and state leadership positions and was a wizard at organizing catering events to fund charitable projects. She volunteered for many years (over 4000 hours) in the Rex Hospital Gift Shop, handling bookkeeping and finding joy in helping new grandparents buy that special gift for a new arrival. In addition, she assisted with the Wake County Lifesaver program and was active in the First United Methodist Church of Cary.\n\nDespite her accomplishments, Alice will primarily be remembered for her full circle of friends and active lifestyle. She enjoyed participating in several bridge clubs, playing canasta and other card games with friends and going on church outings. She was fortunate to have dear friends,\nincluding her beloved “Rubies” ladies, her Circle Group at church, her godchildren, and neighbors and staff at Woodland Terrace and Carolina Reserve of Durham. Alice enjoyed traveling with family and friends and was a delightful and adventurous companion. Best of all – she truly knew what it meant to be a good friend and was a great joy to those she loved.\n\nAlice was an adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She encouraged and supported her children and was always there when they needed her. She reveled in time with her grandsons and great grandson and was thrilled to finally get a baby girl in the family when\nher great granddaughter was born. She is survived by sons David Batson (Nancy) and Alan Batson and by daughters Gail Fowler and Linda English (Bob), grandsons Miles Batson, Grant Fowler (Pier), Virgil English, and David Fowler (Emma), great grandchildren Calvin and Avery Fowler, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Kelly Batson and son-in-law Thomas Land Fowler.\n\nA memorial and celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday February 17 at the First United Methodist Church of Cary, located at 117 South Academy Street, Cary, NC, 27511.  A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.  Friends and family are encouraged to wear something green (Alice’s favorite color).\n\nIn lieu of flowers the family requests that you contribute to the Caregivers Appreciation Fund at Carolina Reserve of Durham, 4523 Hope Valley Rd. Durham, NC 27707 or to a favorite charity of your choice."}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/15/2024","age":97,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/f7e57dfbd83a7a58985ccc2055d09989/Alice_Batson_c8f1e893ab.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"4c4ad5a3-6592-5d7d-8cc4-1613817ea7e0","slug":"article-326","name":"Patricia Margaret Dean","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Wake Forest","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/15/2024","age":78,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"59df7e57-62c5-5d57-92ac-585b98abbba7","slug":"115-08-24-Patrick-Neary","name":"Patrick Neary","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Fuquay Varina","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/14/2024","age":87,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"89ea60c5-36e2-56f4-8fba-508cb3d1ed91","slug":"2024-01-14-Frank-Montefusco","name":"Frank Anthony Montefusco","content":{"data":{"content":"Frank Anthony Montefusco, 60, died Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 of natural causes at home in Angier, NC.\n\nHe was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 25, 1963, the son of Joseph Frank and Phyllis Rose (Formichelli) Montefusco. His family moved to New Hampshire in 1965. He is a graduate of Stevens High School in Claremont, NH, the class of 1982. He then went on to earn an associate degree at Claremont Regional Technical Center, and built his business, Montec Inc. in North Carolina.\n\nFrank’s love for his family was the focus of his life. He was a dedicated husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids, and used his business, Montec Inc., to provide the best for them. His hobbies included yearly hunting trips and car shows. Frank treated everyone he knew with kindness and was always the first to lend a helping hand. He could be counted on to have the know-how to fix just about anything. Everyone enjoyed his company, his humor, and his fun to be around personality. He had a big heart and was an incredibly hard-working man. All who knew him remember him as a wonderful guy and great friend. To his wife, he was an exceptional husband.\n\nIn addition to his loving wife, Lorena Ann (Krajcik) Montefusco whom he married on September 13, 1997, he is survived by their children, Tara Montefusco of Raleigh, NC; Jacob Montefusco of Raleigh, NC; Loren Montefusco of Greenville, SC; and Anthony Montefusco of Raleigh, NC; his sister, Kara Santti and her husband, Norman Santti of Sunapee, NH; his brother-in-law, Donald Chartier of Newport, NH; his uncles and aunts, John and Arlene Formichelli of Claremont, NH; Marie and Joseph Neri of St. Cloud, FL; Ellen Montefusco of Long Island, NY; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.\n\nFrank is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Phyllis Montefusco, and his sister, Kathy Chartier.\n\nFriends may call at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on Sunday January 28,2024 from 1-3 pm.\n2912 N. Main Street, Suite 100 Fuquay-Varina, NC  27540\n\nA burial service will take place in Sunapee, NH, at a later date.\n\nIn lieu of tangible items, the family appreciates your continued sharing of your thoughts and\nmemories of Frank and appreciates your friendship, love, and support."}},"city":"Angier","county":"Johnston","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/14/2024","age":60,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/fe7109a498a59de8be507e82cd130a89/object_Object_7a64a7ffce.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"070e280c-78ba-5737-94db-3f616b91582f","slug":"article-315","name":"John Sullivan, Jr.","content":{"data":{"content":"John Russell Sullivan, Jr.\n\nJohn Russell Sullivan, Jr, 84 of Cary, NC passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 14, 2024 at home with his wife Martha by his side. John was born in Washington, DC to  the late John Russell Sullivan, Sr and Viola Arline (Clark) Sullivan on February 11, 1939. He was drafted into the Army during Vietnam where he discovered his talent and love of cooking. He eventually found his way to Raleigh, NC where he met Martha and they have spent the last 43 years together.\n\nJohn was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Tyler Langdon. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Sullivan, step-sons Todd Langdon and wife Christine, Lynn Langdon, and Keith Langdon and wife Kimberley. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren: grandsons Travis Langdon and  SPC Trace Langdon,  granddaughter Tori Langdon and great granddaughter Chloe Langdon. John is also survived by long-time family members Alicia & Rebecca Adair, his sister-in-law Brenda Allen and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Paul and Brenda Dillard as well as numerous nieces and nephews that are part of this beautiful and large family that he joined when he found Martha. A special thank you to Lisa and everyone at Heartland Hospice Care for the great care and support they provided to John and Martha these last few months.\n\nA memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1pm at Ebenezer Community Baptist Church, 7808 Ebenezer Church Rd, Raleigh, NC. The family will receive visitors in the vestibule at the church before and immediately following the service. "}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/14/2024","age":84,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/622cbb635032c58434db877c7d576863/IMG_0264_c159433e8c.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"391aca94-e388-530b-a46b-7f0ba1bf7b4c","slug":"2024-01-14-Eleanor-Rettew","name":"Eleanor “Penny” Rettew","content":{"data":{"content":"Eleanor “Penny” Pennington Rettew (83) of Fuquay-Varina, NC, formerly of New Bern, NC, lost her battle with vascular dementia on January 14, 2024. Born in Washington, DC to Howard L. Pennington and Mabel L. Mills, Penny grew up the second youngest of seven children in Washington DC and Arlington, VA. Penny was a resident of Centreville, VA for 22 years, where she and her husband raised their three daughters. Penny retired from Federal Government service as a computer programmer analyst in 1997. Along with her husband Chuck, Penny moved to New Bern, NC the following year. Penny enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, golfing with her girlfriends, volunteering at her church, working local election polls, and writing articles for her neighborhood newsletter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Bern for many years, where she and Chuck were baptized, as well as a member of the Craven County Republican Women’s Club. Penny was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Matthew “Chuck” Rettew, son Gerald Rettew, and stepson Patrick Rettew. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Karin (Randy) Deering, Linda (Chris) O’Neal, and Cheryl Montgomery; grandchildren Zachary Deering, Joshua O’Neal, Kyle Deering, Kaelee O’Neal, and Caitlyn Montgomery, as well as great-grandchildren Ben, Grayson, and Eleanor “Ellie” O’Neal. She also leaves a stepdaughter, Joanna Britt, as well many wonderful step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Additionally, she leaves behind four beloved brothers, Jack, Howard, Lee, and Bill Pennington. \n\nServices will be held at First Baptist Church of New Bern on February 3rd at 2pm. A private reception will take place at The Emerald Golf Club proceeding the service."}},"city":"Fuquay Varina","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"01/14/2024","age":83,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/65c6464bc65e07d5a6628b44dfde81de/object_Object_33453bcd45.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"7ed09693-51a2-59bf-9afa-53ca8986f4f7","slug":"2024-01-13-Linda-Hyre","name":"Linda Hyre","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Clayton","county":"Johnston","state":"Please Select:","deathdate":"01/13/2024","age":73,"user_updated":false,"image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":1896,"numPages":317,"currentPage":159,"numObits":3798,"featured":false}},
    "staticQueryHashes": ["3823480590","610842784"]}