Tributes

Corporal Leon Eugene Clevenger was born on February 22, 1929, in Lonoke, Arkansas to William and Violet McFadden Clevenger.  The family relocated to Durham, North Carolina when Leon was a young adult and he enlisted in the United States Army.  On July 11, 1950, Leon, an infantryman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division was reported missing in action while involved in combat operations against the North Korean People’s Army.  His...

Delia Becton Dixon age 72 died at her home on August 2, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1949 in Wake County to Dorothy Shearon and Hubert Macon Becton. Mrs. Dixon was retired from working in the Wake County Public school system as a Pre-school and Kindergarten teacher where she worked for many years. Delia was preceded in death by her husband Walter E. “Walt” Dixon Jr. She is survived by her children Rebecca Ann Dixon (Bill Kent) of Benson, NC and her son Richard Allen...

Margaret Scarboro Perry, 91, of Youngsville, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Irene Loyd Scarboro and Charles Boyd (Mutt) Scarboro.  Margaret worked at Schrader Bellows in Wake Forest for over 30 years until the plant moved its location. In the years since her retirement, she could often be seen walking around downtown Youngsville and visiting her favorite...

James Ray Edward Fulghum, 67 of Knightdale, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He was born April 10, 1954 in St. Petersburg, FL to Billy O. Fulghum, Sr., and Melba Moore Fulghum.  James enjoyed wood working, travelling, golfing, going to the mountains, and being with his family and friends.  He was a huge NC State fan, and enjoyed attending his nephew’s baseball games.  James loved life and lived it to the fullest.  He was preceded in death by his father,...

William Ronald “Ron” Hazelwood, 81, of Youngsville passed away on Monday November 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Marion County, Indiana the son of the late Natalie Nichols Hazelwood and William Newton Hazelwood. Mr. Hazelwood was a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 22, Indianapolis, the Greenwood Masonic Lodge # 514, and he served in the US Navy from 1959 until 1962. He was an avid wood worker, loved Indiana basketball and was a diehard Indy Colts fan. While he...

Gary Brian Young, 44, of Louisburg passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He was born March 13, 1977 in Franklin County, NC at Franklin Memorial Hospital.  His father, Nick Lenn Young preceded him in death. Gary was a mechanic at Wayne’s Auto. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ransdell Chapel Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 6:00 –...

Cottrell “CJ” Hunter, III, 52 of Wake Forest, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021.  He was born December 14, 1968 in Washington, DC to the late Cottrell Hunter, Jr. and Juanita Jacks Hunter Young.  CJ attended FDR High School in Hyde Park, NY, and was a standout football and track athlete. He earned a 4-year scholarship in track and field from Penn State University, was a World Champion Shot Put Thrower for seven out of ten years, and was an Olympic Shot Put thrower...

Barbara Helen Welch age 80 of Franklinton, NC passed away at Wake Med hospital on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Barbara was born on June 5, 1941 in Sayre, PA to Mabel (Hunsinger) and Jesse Kaufmann. Barbara had been employed as a Surgical Technician for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband John Welch. Surviving her are her children Allen Welch, Renee Saunders, Theodore Welch; step children Steve Welch, Michael Welch, Gary Welch, Linda Miller; Several grandchildren; brother and...

Gloria Ferne Matthews age 80 of Youngsville, NC, formerly Lake Grove, NY passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in Jamaica Queens, New York on February 9, 1941 to Fern Huntington Wilman and Arthur Bruce Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Robert A. Matthews who died March 6, 2020. She is survived by her three children Robert, Dianne and John with wife Meredith; her brother Arthur B. Hall Jr.; beloved Nana to five grandchildren Brittany, Celina,...

Ronald Edward Frye, 72, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home.  His father, Ralph E. Frye and mother, Helen Ruth Frye Nicole preceded him in death. He was born in Hazelton, PA and graduated from Kearny High School in Kearny, NJ.  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He was a Marine Corps veteran and served in Vietnam.  He was Vice President of the Silver Lining Club at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic...