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Marvin Ray Jones, 84, of Youngsville passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.  He was born March 17, 1938 son of the late Albert and Rosa Cook Jones.  Mr. Jones was a US Air Force veteran.  He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller.  He and his wife Brenda helped raise 23 foster children over the years.  He and Brenda just celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on January 25. A graveside service will be held...

Nathan Russell Forrest “Rusty”, of Wake Forest NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was 73 years old. He was born to James Howard Forrest and Alice “Benjie” Steed on March 12, 1949 in Raleigh NC. He was raised and lived most of his life in the Wake Forest/Youngsville area where he was well known and loved. Rusty was an entrepreneur with many passions, and a prolific artist. From volunteer firefighting to spending over 50 years in the...

Greyson Cole Gill, born February 3, 2023 at 7:19 pm 5 lbs 18 ½ inches long. Some only dream of angels….. We held one in our arms.  With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our perfect little Angel who was born sleeping. Greyson is survived by his loving parents, Gary Gill, Jr. and Brooke Mustian, brother, Preston Gill and sister Cassie Gill, grandparents, Faye and Gary Gill Sr, Shannon Frazier and Blake Mustian, uncles and aunts, Zach and Amanda Brunette, Jim and Sonya...

Geraldine A. Roward, age 86 of Wake Forest, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 1, 1936 to Edward and Mary (Dzik) Martinko. Geraldine was a registered nurse for many years in Ohio at St. John Hospital, caring for her patients as if they were family. Gerry was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh. She was an excellent homemaker, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading, sewing, baking,...

Vickie Sue Gelfo, 78, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away Monday, January 31, 2023 at the hospice home at Transitions Lifecare.  She was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1944. Vickie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Her loss is tremendous and she will be missed by many. Vickie was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Marie Douglas, her parents, Ernest John Campbell and Clara Haupt Campbell, and siblings, Sandra Capasso and Jeffrey...

Petru Ilies, 60, of Wake Forest, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at home after a long suffering lung cancer disease. He was born January 22, 1963 in Moldova, a son of Ivan Ilies & Elena (Bezusca) Ilies. He was a member of Bethel Moldovan Baptist Church. In his early years he loved and had an amazing talent to draw and he loved to sing. He also loved fishing and he was walking a lot. In life he was a hard working and honest person. He loved life and was always enjoying to...

“Shower the people you love with love; show them the way that you feel.  Things are gonna work out fine if you only will.”   James Taylor’s song lyrics are not just something Bob Rhyne enjoyed hearing; the words describe the way he chose to live his life. Bob Rhyne entered eternal life on January 27, 2023.  He leaves behind a family he adored and a lifetime of friends and acquaintances who were all on the receiving end of the attention and hard work he...

Kaylin Lauren Manns age 24 of Zebulon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Kaylin was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 7, 1998, to Jacob Manns and Joetta (Wriston) Blackley.  Kaylin will be remembered for always being a loving daughter, sister, and most importantly mother. She had a big infatuation with the ocean and more specifically anchors. She would always go out of her way to be willing to help and support others. Kaylin loved to...

Russell John Piet of Youngsville, NC (formerly Chicago) went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2023 at 74 years of age. Russ was born in Chicago, IL in 1948 to Walter and Helen Piet. He grew up in Bridgeport, a neighborhood of Chicago and met his childhood sweetheart, Jayne Burns, while bringing milk into her kindergarten class at St. Bridget’s Parish. On February 13, 1971, they were married. As a kid he loved to play baseball, 16-inch softball, hang out with his cousins, and go to...

   Douglas M. “Country” Height, Jr. 63, of Wake Forest passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023 due to health issues. He was born in Wake County the son of Minnie Lee Watkins and the late Douglas Height, Sr. Doug enjoyed spending time with his family and riding his Harley with his riding Buddies. He worked hard and was a good painter. He was loved by many friends and family and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February...