Nicholas Wayne Sciarabba Nicholas Wayne Sciarabba, 60, of Wake Forest passed away on Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Washington, DC a son of Vincent Sciarabba and the late Sylvia McGuire Sciarabba. He grew up in Swansboro, NC and spent a lot of time on the beaches of the NC coast. Mr. Sciarabba was a Carpenter by trade. He started carpentry work at the young age of 16. He grew to learn and master every aspect of the trade. He was a perfectionist and still an...

Shirley Thelma Winstead, aka “Wild Woman”, 88, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.  She was born in Wake County to the late Paul and Rosa Winstead.  She was known for loving her children, grandchildren, music, dancing, playing bingo and watching Steve Harvey. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Denton Cemetery, 4667 Denton Road, Middlesex, NC. She is survived by her three children, Beverly Adams and husband Jerry of...

Francis Marion Toney, Jr. (Frank) was born on November 6, 1931 in Comfort, WV to Orva Honaker and Francis Marion Toney, Sr.; he was one of six (four sisters and one brother).  Home, family and West Virginia remained extremely important to him all of his life.  He died on June 24, 2022. Growing up in Comfort beside the Coal River was a happy childhood memory.  Friends, family and his church played large roles in his upbringing.  Frank began organizing a family reunion...

Larry Gene Hawkins, 73, of Youngsville passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.  He was born February 25, 1949 in Wake County son of the late Roy Hawkins and Lois Holt Hawkins. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pat Hawkins of Youngsville, NC, son, Jesse Hawkins and wife Angela of San Diego, CA, grandchildren, Ruby, Leo, Juno, Jonah and Alex, brother, Darvey Hawkins of Youngsville, NC, sister, Margie Forrest of Myrtle Beach, SC, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special...

Noah John Nickodemus was born on June 14, 1996. He was a lifelong resident of Wake Forest, North Carolina. He graduated from Wakefield High school in 2015. Although Noah battled Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and was restricted to a wheelchair the last 10 years of his life, he traveled extensively throughout the East Coast of the United States, Europe, and Japan. Noah loved playing video games, traveling and exploring new places, designing and building, gardening, fishing, playing with his dogs...

Mary W. O’Neal Mary Wester O’Neal, 90, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Tuesday Morning June 21, 2022 at her Residence. She is now at peace with her Savior Jesus Christ. Mary is survived by her husband, Royster W. O’Neal of Wake Forest; one nephew, Mark Watson of Durham; two nieces, Tammy L. Newsome of Franklinton and Rebecca Mitchell of Henderson; a great-nephew, Isaiah Mitchell and a great-neice, Dajih Mitchell. Mary was predeceased by her father, Daniel L. Wester;...

Patricia Ann Cederna, age 91, died on June 20th, 2022.  Her husband of 60 years, Dr. John W. Cederna preceded her in death.  She was born an only child, a first generation American, to Pasquali (Patsy) Dascola and Emma Marchetti Dascola in the Upper Peninsula mining town of Caspian Village MI.  She attended Stambaugh High School where she was an accomplished accompanist for school choruses and a member of the Honors Society.  She served in the community as well and played...

John K. Ferrell, 73, of Wake Forest, died Monday June 20,2022  John was born in Missouri on October 11, 1948 and moved to Raleigh, NC. John attended Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC. John was in The Navy as a Medic and served during The Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. John was the lead singer of many bands, including Th’ Cigaretz & The Subliminal Surge. John was commonly referred to as “Jake" or "JK” as he was an Actor in Raleigh, NC....

Gary Leo Williams, 67, of Wake Forest passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Corona, CA the son of the late Alma Perry Williams and Leo W. Williams. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon June 23, 2022 at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens. Gary is survived by his sister, Emily Ennis of Wake Forest and a niece and nephew, Jessica Williams of Selma and Steve Ennis, Jr. of South Port, numerous cousins. Friends may visit with...