Michael Battista Jr., 82, of Wake Forest passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  He was born in Manhattan, NY July 28, 1941 to the late Michael Battista, Sr. and Blanche Battista.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Battista and sister-in-law, Jean Battista. “Grandpa/Uncle Mickey” was an enthusiastic and active golfer and loved woodworking. Crafting both golf and wood projects for family and friends was his passion.  He is survived by his wife,...

Judy Mae Sykes, 78, formerly of Raleigh, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at Lutheran Medical Center, following a tough fight with Leukemia. She is survived by her partner of 39 years, Robert (Bob) Alldredge; her daughter, Theresa Madrid; her granddaughter, Angela Madrid; her sister, Lynda Sykes Pearce; her nephews, Jeff Pearce, Chad Pearce and James Michael Fowler; their wives, Natalie Pearce, Kim Pearce and Jen Fowler; her great-nephew and nieces, Eli Pearce, Landry Pearce,...

Beverly Ann Lowe, also affectionately known as Grammy, passed away at home on November 23, 2023, in Raleigh, NC, at the age of 69. She was born on March 6, 1954, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Beverly was an excellent cook and found joy in expressing her love for her family through food and snacks. Her specialties included deviled eggs, potato salad, banana pudding, and her "famous" beef chili. Her culinary skills...

Vermon Clifton Harrison, 90, of Wake Forest, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Herman and Annie Harrison and was a life-long member of Stony Hill Baptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and was retired from Martin Marietta after 40 years of service. Vermon played baseball for Wake Forest High School and it was his love of the sport that led him to ask his wife Beatrice out to a baseball game for their...

Jimmie Feilen, 77 passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 21, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born on January 2, 1946 in Seattle Washington to the late John jae and Virginia (Valdez) Feilen. Jim is preceded in death by his first wife Deborah (Stancil) and son Robert Campbell. Jim was a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. After serving in the US Army, He had several jobs including auto mechanic and time at the Borden chemical plant. Jim later became a driver for UPS and...

Elizabeth Lunson Patton passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 84, succumbing to complications from a stroke. She was a woman of remarkable character and a cherished member of her community. Beth graduated from Hermitage High School in Richmond, VA, in 1957. In 1962, she married Joseph Pitts Patton. They raised their two young boys (Joe and Andy) in Morganton, NC before relocating to Winston-Salem where she was widowed in 1979. After her husband’s death,...

Bervin Wesley Powell, 83, passed away after an eight-year struggle with Dementia at his home in Wake Forest on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born July 21, 1940, to Raymond Elmo Powell and Mary Ellena (Lowery) Powell. Bervin graduated from Wake Forest High School. While his profession was in commercial plumbing, his passion was working as a master craftsman. He took great pride in building many types of furniture. Bervin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gene Addison...

Phyllis Ann Warren, 85, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Phyllis was born on February 15, 1938. She was raised in the Glen Royal Mill Village ("Mill Hill”) and was a dedicated member of Glen Royal Baptist Church. She was a member of the Wake Forest Eastern Star serving many offices and proudly as Worthy Matron. She loved to cook, drink coffee, and her door was always open for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Victor Patrick (Pat) Thompson, 88, of Raleigh, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. Pat was born in Burke County on June 20, 1935, to the late Victor Thompson and Gaynell McCall Thompson of Morganton, NC. Pat was the loving husband of the late Magdalene Choplin of Youngsville, NC, for 53 years. Their love story began at a YMCA dance and grew over the five decades they shared. They made their home in the Oak Forest neighborhood and were active...

William "Bill" Carey Stainback, 85, passed away on Thursday November 16, 2023 in Raleigh. He was born on July 15, 1938 in Lumberton, North Carolina, the son of George “Preacher” Graham Stainback and Wilma Grey Dean Stainback. He was a talented basketball coach, dedicated teacher, proud veteran, and avid outdoorsman. At North Carolina State University, Bill was in ROTC, a member of the Pershing Rifles, sang in the Men's Glee Club, and played on the Freshman...