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They were married in 1964. After graduating  with a degree in English, she taught high school French while Larry was in the Air Force. After spending time raising her two children, Jeanette worked as an administrator at various colleges and universities. Together with Larry and their daughters, Jeanette lived in Dallas, TX, Waco, TX, Enid, OK, Fulton, MO, Maryville, TN, Greensboro, NC, and Greencastle, IN. She returned to Raleigh, NC after Larry’s death. \n\nShe is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Kay and Ray Toole, daughter Rebecca and her husband Darrell Crews, daughter Alyson West and her partner Phil Wintermute, and grandchildren Haleigh and Cameron Crews, and Walter Boothe. She was preceded in death by husband Larry M. West (1940- 2000), and parents John and Freda Kimble. \n\nA memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 2nd, at 11am at Springmoor Retirement Community Auditorium, 1500 Sawmill Rd. Raleigh, NC. \n\nIn lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Davis Phinney Foundation."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/11/2023","age":81,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/6b1990f4e22f1ea5d010aefb8f52cbcf/object_Object_2e2eeb2f85.webp"}}}},{"node":{"id":"278b5a0e-aba9-5f6d-9510-859f084e13f1","slug":"article-116","name":"Dalton R. Harrison","content":{"data":{"content":"Dalton Ray Harrison, Jr., 86, of Cary, NC peacefully passed away in his home on Sunday, July 9, 2023 surrounded by his family.\nDalton was born on September 26, 1936, to Rosa Leigh O’Daniel Harrison and Dalton Ray Harrison in Raleigh, NC. After graduating from Needham Broughton High School in 1954, Dalton enlisted in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. He used the GI Bill to study and graduate from NCSU in 1963 earning a BS in Computer Science, the first in his family to receive a college education.\nDalton was introduced by Charles Russell, his high school best friend, to Linda Gale Eastep, the summer of 1957, only three weeks before he was transferred to Sidi Slimane Air Base in Morocco.  He was love struck and spent the next year corresponding with this lovely lady almost weekly. Returning to the US, Dalton secretly brought an engagement ring home with him, hoping Linda would agree to be his bride. Dalton and Linda were married on August 27, 1960, in Raleigh. They loved to dance, enjoyed weekend BBQs with friends and worked hard, striving to provide a better life for their daughters.\nDalton spent his career working in the field of computer science, holding positions as a computer programmer for NCSU where he wrote the program that recorded and reported students’ semester grades.  After working with Wake County for several years, he accepted a position with Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Durham, NC where he retired in 1998.  Dalton was an excellent handyman, repairing just about anything in and outside the home. Weekends were often spent changing the oil and spark plugs of the family cars.  He believed that borrowed items should be returned better than you found them, everything has its appropriate place and honesty is always the best policy.  Dalton will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends.\nDalton was predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Kimberly Harrison Herr of New Canaan, CT, (Raymond Scott Herr), and Melissa Harrison Hogan of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren, Victoria Leigh Hogan of Raleigh, NC, Daniel Harrison Herr of Nashville, TN, Christopher John Herr of Portland, OR; Rebecca Lynn Herr of New Canaan, CT; and Matthew Scott Herr of Paris, France.\nIn lieu of flowers donations can be made to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.\nA celebration of life and reception will be held at the Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church, 200 High Meadow Drive, Cary, NC on Monday, July 24th at 2:00pm."}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/09/2023","age":86,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/354abe1b228c774d9254dbf37b565439/object_Object_53f5366af5.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"2a611369-cf4d-5f09-811b-47cdfe221737","slug":"article-115","name":"Douglas Braithwaite","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/09/2023","age":79,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"e87dd444-1ffe-5d1e-bf08-f02f5b8666c9","slug":"article-120","name":"Kimberly \"Kim\" Gabrielle Cox","content":{"data":{"content":"Kimberly Gabrielle Cox was born on May 14, 1980 to Linda Calander-Cox and the late Warren H. Cox. Kim was loved by all who's ever had an encounter with her. Her belief and love for education prompted her to become an educator. Kim taught for many years, from infants to school age children. All of her students and their parents simply adored her.\n\nKim had a strong faith in God. She praised and worshipped God even to her last breath. She made her final transition on July 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her family who loved her tremendously.\n\nKimberly leaves behind her amazing son Jeremiah Cox to carry on her legacy. Her mother, Linda Calander-Cox; sisters Rachel McKinnon-El (Karlin), Aliya Cox, Virginia Brodnax; nephew Daniel Cox (Iyana Sharrod), Legend Brodnax; niece Jamia Glover; great-neice Victorya Cox; a host of aunt's, uncles and cousins; and her Esteem Me Family."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/08/2023","age":43,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/8b4abc79d5b9d57191f0aba0d1e2a4fe/object_Object_8f47eab678.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"5e620d70-21be-5f48-94b2-b48ad0526721","slug":"2023-07-08-ESTHER-RAUCH","name":"Jelene Bolejack Rauch","content":{"data":{"content":"Jelene Bolejack Rauch or \"LIL GMA,\" 88, died Saturday, July 8th 2023, peacefully at her home.  She was born January 16, 1935 in Stokes County to Herman Erastus Bolejack and Annie Mae Spainhour. Jelene enjoyed reading, writing poetry, listening to oldies and spending time with family. She preceded in death by her father; Herman Bolejack, Her mother; Annie Spainhour, a brother; Lewis Bolejack, a son; Kenneth Stewart Jr, a daughter; Lynn Myers, 3 Grandchildren; Robbie Stewart, Jonathan Stewart, and Jenny Roland.  She is survived by her son; Craig Stewart, a daughter; Alesia Stewart, Grandchildren; Ricky Richardson, Johnny Stewart (Crystal Stewart), Kevin Stewart, Johnny Lee Roland, Melissa Ellison (Brad Holcomb), and Renee Hankins (Shon Jackson). Along with lots of great and great great grandchildren. \n\nA celebration of life ceremony to be held at a later time, please contact granddaughter Renee if requesting details at reneej2b2@gmail.com."}},"city":"Dunn","county":"Harnett","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/08/2023","age":88,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/b27e164ce7ece78c0c4a38b8d7d7c9cc/Jelen_Rauch_300e86b60c.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"4d2c24af-7c6d-5cf4-8f0c-bf27fbf58d0a","slug":"2023-07-07-Scott-Gardner","name":"Scott Gardner","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/07/2023","age":94,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"cf04af30-f300-5d4d-a6ae-2568554a5a5e","slug":"2023-07-06-Nome-Escala","name":"Nome Escala","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/06/2023","age":93,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"65fb2d42-dbf5-5f4a-9ded-fc7444166b33","slug":"article-113","name":"Frederick Creighton Wellman","content":{"data":{"content":"Frederick Creighton Wellman, 87, of Raleigh died peacefully at his home on July 6, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1936, in New York City to Dr. Frederick Lovejoy Wellman and Dora Mae (U’Ren) Wellman.\n\nCreighton loved everything red. Attending organ concerts and taking train rides were on his list of favorite things to do. Creighton was a regular viewer of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and enjoyed listening to classical music. He was a fan of the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Touring the world with his parents provided the impetus for his interest in world affairs and current events. He was curious about all new forms of technology as they developed.\n\nCreighton was fortunate to have the support of staff and friends at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen where he had been a resident for 37 years. Creighton also enjoyed his association and the support he received from the congregation at Highland United Methodist Church. A special thank you to Jodi Tulloch and Transitions LifeCare for their care of Creighton.\n\nMemorial contributions may be made to Highland United Methodist Church “Music Fund” at 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh 27607.\n\nA memorial service will be planned in the Atrium at the Oaks at Whitaker Glen at a later date."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/06/2023","age":87,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/ca2a9c38694f0c96a86059694ae98187/Frederick_Wellman_e8e96875f3.png"}}}},{"node":{"id":"8a1f7b52-80df-56be-9c86-1528b1bfbbd7","slug":"article-119","name":"Ben Conley","content":{"data":{"content":"Benson “Ben” J. Conley, age 48, passed away on July 6, 2023, in Cary, North Carolina. Ben was born October 13, 1974, in Medina, Ohio to Bennie R. and Lynne F. (Pavlak) Conley. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie. Ben is survived by his wife of 15 years, Susan K. (Giberson) Conley; mother, Lynne; sister, Jodi L. Conley; uncle, Jeffrey (Patricia) Pavlak; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Mary) Giberson; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Jay) Riggins; and other extended family.\n\nBen graduated from Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Ohio in 1993, and went on to attend Kent State University, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1998. Ben worked as a software engineer and was most recently employed as a manager with LexisNexis.\n\nBen was a thoughtful person who took care of his family and loved spending time with his three dogs, Paul Rudd, Pixie, and Gidget. He was an auto enthusiast who enjoyed working on his classic Mazda Miatas and taking them on long drives through the mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway was one of his favorite scenic drives. Ben was also an avid runner with a green thumb who was masterful at “wheeling and dealing.”\n\nServices will be handled by City of Oaks Funeral Home. Please contact the family for service information. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ben’s memory to your local suicide prevention center or the Carolina Poodle Rescue (carolinapoodlerescue.org)."}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/06/2023","age":48,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/4e398106993e2e6c0fba3012e165eb5c/Benson_Conley_pic_23d4f4c0a1.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"dfd8e526-b401-5c91-8427-395086bccff5","slug":"2023-07-05-Mary-Jones","name":"Mary Frances Jones","content":{"data":{"content":"Mary Frances Jones was born on June 16, 1931 in Greene County, NC in her family home. She graduated from Maury High School as Salutatorian and East Carolina College (ECU) with a B.S. degree in Home Economics, where she met the love of her life, Bill Jones. She and Bill lived in Faison and Raleigh before moving to Cary, NC in 1959. With three small children and pregnant with her fourth, she began her teaching career. She was a beloved and respected teacher in Cary. With four children going in many different directions, Mary Frances and Bill never missed a swim meet, dance recital, football or basketball game, or any other school event to support their children. You could not find more loving parents who adored each other and their family. While teaching, and with 3 teenagers still at home, Mary Frances took night classes at NC Central University to earn her Master’s Degree. One goal of Mary Frances was to own a business, and she decided it was time after twenty years of teaching. The first business she owned was a fabric store called “The Sew What Shop”. After a few years, she decided her heart’s desire leaned more toward design, so she opened a decorating business and drapery workroom appropriately named, “Style & Charm”. For the next 35 years, she worked in homes all over North Carolina. When she got a call from Jenny Fitch, owner of newly-started Fearrington Village, her career went to a different level. Not only did she decorate for their restaurants, shops and hotel, but also for numerous homeowners moving there. She was a true Southern lady and became fast friends with everyone she met, no matter their social status. Her last job as a decorator was furnishing the window blinds at Searstone Retirement Community. She retired and closed her business at the age of 83, so she could spend more time with her beloved husband.\nMary Frances left her earthly life on July 5, 2023 and is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William A. “Bill” Jones, her parents, Mack and Ethel Jones, brothers, Edwin Earl and Johnny Mack Jones, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cecil Heath and Evelyn Jones. Mary Frances is survived by her children: Barry Nugent (Susan) of Louisville, KY, Pamela Richardson (Tim) of Pearland, TX, Clay Jones of Cary, NC, Karen Lewis of Erwin, NC, Brad Jones (Mary) of Port St. Lucie, FL, grandchildren: Angie Wolf (Jeff), Connie Lewis, David Jones, Robbie Lewis, Heather Jones and great-grandchildren: Shelby Rosel, Hannah Wolf, Jaylan Burton, Dylan Burton, Cayla Lewis, Michael Cline, Evan Jones, Kaylin Lewis, Aryn Lewis, Ashton Bulmahn, her siblings: Jackie Heath, Jerry Day (John), Ann Jones, and Bobbie Cumberworth (Terry), and numerous nieces and nephews.\nMary Frances dearly loved her children and their spouses, siblings, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived a long and eventful life, full of adventures and she met all of the life goals she set for herself. \nHer memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15th at First Cary United Methodist Church 117 Academy St., Cary, NC. Donations in her honor can be made to Transitions Life Care, www.transitionslifecare.org, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org."}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/05/2023","age":92,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/cdbad8b1cdd1940b9c1b2a384193a2d7/mary_jones_4c942eab25.png"}}}},{"node":{"id":"07fa3e5a-5f6a-5788-b95c-055903291070","slug":"article-112","name":"Robert Schworm","content":{"data":{"content":""}},"city":"Carrboro","county":"Orange","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/05/2023","age":79,"user_updated":false,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"9144e9a3-7d50-5e78-b51d-17ff503abba1","slug":"2023-07-05-Brenda-Heath","name":"Brenda Thomas Heath","content":{"data":{"content":"Brenda Joyce Thomas Heath, 74, passed away at her home on July 5, 2023. She was born in Richmond County, N.C., the oldest of four daughters to the late Carleen and Robert (Rab) Thomas. Brenda married Rev. David Heath in 1971 and spent more than 50 years together, raising a family and serving the Lord as a minister’s wife.\n \n
Brenda had a servant’s heart and was happiest when she was doting on other people. She always brought her gifts of love and delicious treats, filling hearts and bellies with her famous sweet potato pies, Rice Krispie treats, percolator punch and the world’s best Thanksgiving dressing.\n \nHer two sons, Shawn and Brandon, were the light of her life. That is until her beloved grandchildren entered the world. She delighted in being Granny.\n \n
Brenda is survived by her husband, Rev. David Heath; sons, Shawn (Shannon) of Wake Forest, NC; Brandon (Theresa) of Phoenix, AZ; and four grandchildren, Owen and Aiden (Wake Forest), Title and Stori (Arizona). She is also survived by her beloved sisters Sherry Thomas Jorgenson in South Dakota, Jeanie Thomas in New Mexico, and Kaye Thomas Findley in Colorado.\n \n
The family will receive friends at 3:00p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC.\n \n
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.\n \n
The family is being assisted by City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation."}},"city":"Wake Forest","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"07/05/2023","age":74,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/991ac76b06599fc805eaded99b9199c4/object_Object_f62dbf060f.jpeg"}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":2376,"numPages":317,"currentPage":199,"numObits":3797,"featured":false}},
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