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She later went on to teach Home Economics and Health Safety at Beach High School in Savannah, GA, before obtaining her Masters in Counseling from Georgia Southern College, and becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, while also raising two young children.\n \nIn 1981, while working a summer job at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Savannah, GA, a young Savannah Police Officer noticed a good looking reception associate working a seasonal shift. Carol and H.B. went on to join their families in 1986, parenting Melinda Williamson, Andrea Shepherd and Jeffrey Wells.\n \nCarol retired after 10 years of teaching in Savannah, GA and 22 years as a Counselor in Granville County Schools, to spend time with her loving husband, 3 children and 8 grandchildren, whom she visited often. Carol was a child of God who believed wholeheartedly in the scripture and its preaching’s. We found a hand written note of hers providing some life guidance, and this is truly how she lived her life:\n \n* Hate no one, no matter how much they have wronged you\n* Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become\n* Think positively, no matter how hard life gets\n* Give much, even if you have been given little\n* Forgive all, especially yourself\n* And never stop praying for the best for everyone\n \nCarol was predeceased by her parents, Jean Clauss & Donald Rhoton and parents-in-law,  Pearl & Horace Williamson. She is survived by her husband, H.B. Williamson; siblings: John Rhoton (Mary Rhoton), June Rhoton, Janet Rhoton; in-laws: Carolyn Chapman (Toby Chapman), Danny Williamson (Shirley Williamson), Joy Croom (the late Ray Griffin); Children: Melinda Williamson, Andrea Shepherd (Johnny Shepherd), Jeffrey Wells (Erin Wells); Grandchildren: Lena Williamson-Diaz, Cade Shepherd, Elie Williamson-Diaz, Cole Shepherd, Brooklyn Shepherd, Lincoln Wells, Mckinley Wells and Harper Wells.\n \nA celebration of life will be held at Saint Philip Lutheran Church, 7304 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC on Saturday, September 23rd at 2pm. Carol loved vibrant colors, attendees are asked to wear color, as she wanted this to be a celebration."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake County","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/18/2023","age":77,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/ec5096cbabb79f7b261ea82faa5faa68/Carol_Williamson_1c3bc63d4f.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"e479b905-96df-5405-b15b-463e38d00b10","slug":"article-173","name":"William (Billy) Wayne Grayson","content":{"data":{"content":"William (Billy) Wayne Grayson, 50, of Raleigh, NC, passed away in his home on Friday, August 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving husband, Jack Edward Finley, brother Lee Robert Grayson, paternal grandfather William Toy Grayson, maternal grandparents Annie Ruth Taylor & Doyt Lee Robert Taylor, and Uncle James Larry Taylor. He left behind his parents, Dennis Wayne Grayson and Catherine Taylor Grayson of Oak Island, NC and Shelby, NC, his sister Hope Grayson Ryan of Marion, SC, his nephew Jon Casey Ryan of Columbia, SC, and his loving companion Zoey. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother Earleen Bingham Grayson of Shelby, NC, his aunts Jane Grayson of Charlotte, NC, Cynthia Grayson of Shelby, NC, and Uncle Gene Grayson of Shelby and their children.\n\nHe graduated from the North Carolina State University and retired from Workplace Options in Raleigh, NC (2022), where he was the Global Finance Director for 16 years. Billy was an avid supporter of the local theatre and Fine Arts, and a generous contributor to multiple charities and causes. His kindness, generosity, and humor stand out as the key attributes for which he will always be remembered. Billy loved to travel, go on cruises, spend time at the beach with his parents, and all forms of the arts and theatre. Most of all, he loved his late husband Jack, his faithful dog Zoey, and his nephew, Casey, who was the apple of his eye. He loved his family and friends, and they loved him. He will live in our hearts forever.\n\nA memorial service will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 2-4pm. He will be interred to his eternal resting place in Cleveland County, NC at a later date. Please contact the family directly for further details.\n\nIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The North Carolina Theatre (Raleigh, NC) or The Southern Siberian Rescue (Raleigh, NC)."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/18/2023","age":50,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/f0c600b5099ff05ef2f6e128d7270655/object_Object_bc0339980b.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"52bf25e9-2013-5767-9be2-1e0571934583","slug":"2023-08-17-Christopher-Campbell","name":"Christopher  Campbell","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/17/2023","age":44,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"50474c12-81f4-5a9e-8ec5-048dc9f24b13","slug":"article-174","name":"Timothy Schulien","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/17/2023","age":58,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"2f190bb3-9e84-54fe-9d6b-238369aa775c","slug":"2023-08-16-Steven-Turner","name":"Steven Turner","content":{"data":{"content":"Steven Leon Turner was born July 26, 1966 in Richmond, Virginia to Addie Mae Jones Turner.\n\nSteve earned Bachelor of Science at Longwood University, Master of Education at Boston University, and Doctor of Philosophy at University of Virginia. He was known for his enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism during his tenure as Associate Professor at Kent State University, and later as the Department Chair at University Alabama at Birmingham.\n\nSteve was a natural and passionate teacher. He mentored many students to successful careers in education. He challenged his students to reflect on the curriculum, look for solutions, and take risks. Steve always emphasized the importance to be open-minded, accountable, respectful, and caring as teachers. However, despite being an overall serious-looking teacher, his inside jokes of “showing his true colors” and “minus two” always brought smiles on his students’ faces.\n\nSteve loved biking, drawing, listening to music of all genres, watching superhero and wuxia movies, and reading comic books. He quoted superhero movies in conversations and imitated the signature moves whenever possible. His comic book collection humbled many comic shops. Steve had the special talent to create the most beautiful and touching playlists for family and friends on special occasions. The image of Steve’s impersonation of Michael Jackson will stay in the minds of his family and friends. \n\nSteve passed away August 16, 2023. He will be greeted and hugged by his beloved mother, Addie Mae Jones Turner, who passed away December 4, 2020. \n\nLeft to cherish his memory and celebrate his life: husband Ying-Kai Weng, two brothers, Kenneth and Michael Turner; three nephews, Kenten Turner, Yan-Ting Lin, and Yan-Chen Lin, two aunts, Florence Oliver and Josephine Ghee; two uncles, Frank and Stanley Jones; parents in-law, Cheng-I Weng and Chun-Ling Wang, and a host of cousins and friends: Doreen Daugherty, Aaron Lemire (friend since college), Alexa Sandmann, Chrystal Johnson, Leander Walker, Mark Kretovics, Marty Lash, Shannon Nicastro, Sherry Ernsberger, Sonya Wisdom, Susan Bagby, Teresa Rishel, and other extended family and friends.\n\nUntil we meet again."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/16/2023","age":57,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/79428958adc7dec7576de5fd2bb5affd/IMG_0247_d23607a92d.JPG"}}}},{"node":{"id":"0ceca3e8-640a-562e-910c-20af2310fdf6","slug":"article-175","name":"Barbara J Rufiange","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/16/2023","age":80,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"e92f5a17-913c-5697-a980-08f917e7e4a5","slug":"2023-08-16-Elizabeth-Troxclair","name":"Elizabeth Peterson","content":{"data":{"content":"In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Peterson (1964-2023)\n\nIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a mother and friend to everyone she met, Elizabeth Peterson. Born to Joseph Moore and Elaine Kees on November 23, 1964, Elizabeth's vibrant personality and love for her family and community will forever remain etched in our hearts.\n\nSome of you may remember her as a local accountant known for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to her clients.\n\nElizabeth's greatest joy in life was her role as a mother. She raised three wonderful children with boundless love and unwavering support. Not only was she a wonderful mother, she also took in their friends and treated them all as her own, offering advice, comfort, and a safe haven to everyone that needed it.\n\nBeyond her professional and familial roles, Liz was an active member of our community. Her willingness to lend a helping hand and her genuine concern for others left an indelible mark on those around her. She was known for her involvement in local churches and charities, always ready to offer her time and resources to those in need.\n\nElizabeth Peterson leaves behind a community that is exceedingly grateful for having had the privilege of knowing her. Her impact will continue to resonate for generations to come. As we say goodbye, let us remember the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the joy she brought to our lives.\n\nElizabeth leaves with us her eldest, Benjamin Savarese, his daughter Aurora and wife Sarah, middle child, Zachary Peterson, and her youngest, Emily Peterson-Yancey and husband Lance Yancey. \n\n\nRest in peace, Liz. You will forever remain in our hearts."}},"city":"Dunn","county":"Harnett","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/16/2023","age":58,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/608d2f98639ce28b721f6de80b68d4be/object_Object_de7ba054ef.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"05159573-480e-51cc-bca0-5990890d22f8","slug":"article-168","name":"Marilyn Warner McLean","content":{"data":{"content":"Marilyn Warner McLean, 74, of Fuquay-Varina, NC flew to Jesus on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She bravely lived with cancer for the last 4 years of her precious life, spreading the light of Jesus to all those she encountered. She continued to serve God until her last breath. From all of her church activities (too numerous to mention) to her community presence, Marilyn was a blessing to this world. She was recognized with a Lifetime Spiritual Service Award from her beloved Wake Chapel Christian Church. \n\nMarilyn was born in Washington, DC to George and Jane Warner on 8/3/1949. Graduate of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC in 1967. She worked for many years at IBM with retirement spent part-time at Wee Care Day Care, NC State Fair, and serving her church and others.  \n\nMarilyn also known as Aunt Mernie, Mearl, and Petey, was preceded in death by her parents George and Jane Warner. She is survived by her precious long-time life partner Larry Wilkins, brother Steve Warner, sister Cathy Galbreth, and husband Eric, James and Jennifer Wilkins (Maggie and Sam), nephews Nick Warner and Will Galbreth, niece Katie Rakestraw, their spouses, 4 great nieces, 1 great nephew.  \n\nIn lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Awanas Youth Program c/o Wake Chapel Christian Church. \"Miss Marilyn we saw Jesus in you\". Many thanks to her medical team of Dr. Graham, Susan Blumenthal, PA, Dr. Calvo, and all the nurses at Wake Med Cary hoping her journey helps others with cholangiocarcinoma and finding a cure. \n\nThe funeral will be on 8/26/23 at 2:00pm, Wake Chapel Christian Church 905 Wake Chapel Rd Fuquay-Varina, NC with visitation and refreshments for family and church family to follow at the Family Life Center."}},"city":"Fuquay-Varina","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/16/2023","age":74,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/8338d0a9d79e73b15754be08eed559c2/object_Object_820ef8d708.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"569e25b7-7fc5-515a-a904-de7e990ed315","slug":"article-165","name":"Joan Catherine Todd","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/14/2023","age":92,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"66d8a601-c967-5b4b-b4b0-95ef8d4f937e","slug":"article-167","name":"Charles Smith","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Durham","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/14/2023","age":68,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"297ce93f-2b7a-5476-b582-7633db373376","slug":"2023-08-14-Glenn-Wheeler","name":"Glenn Wheeler","content":{"data":{"content":"Glenn was born and raised on a tobacco farm in rural Granville County, NC. He wasn't born to stay in a small town and felt the yearning to see what this world had to offer him. He packed his bags as a young man and moved to the beaches of South Florida, where he ran multiple successful businesses through the years. He never forgot his roots or where he came from.\n\nHe had two children. The first was a daughter, Kimberly Wheeler, and later a son,  Gary Wheeler. He had two grandchildren he was exceptionally proud of, Elizabeth Garcia and Adam Wheeler.  He had a dear friend named Rhonda Williams, and they spent many happy years together.  Glenn was the son of Macon and Estelle Wheeler. \n\nHe lived his life unapologetically and the way he wanted till the end. All in all, Glenn lived a happy and full life and was loved and will be missed."}},"city":"Franklinton","county":"Granville","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"08/14/2023","age":77,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/6d7f5a88a4fb4bc94c9e694a849c1f7a/image0_1_363b0d749c.jpeg"}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":2268,"numPages":317,"currentPage":190,"numObits":3797,"featured":false}},
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