Julia “Judy” Louise Truman, 94, of Rolesville, North Carolina, left this temporary life to enter Eternal Life on March 29, 2024, at Avendelle of Rolesville. She was born on October 14, 1929, in Longacre, West Virginia, to the late George and Pearl O’Dell Jackson. Judy was preceded in death by Reverend Wilmer Truman, her loving husband, her stepfather John Danbury, and her sisters, Billie Kauff, Helen Walsh, and Monna Kay Damron. Surviving siblings are Garrett Jackson,...

Anita Thompson Woods, 42, of Rougemont, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.    Anita was a remarkable individual, mother, daughter, wife, sister, and friend. She was a caring and talented person whose passions included caring for others, raising dogs, preparing gourmet food cuisines, and creating beautiful arts and crafts. From a young age, Anita discovered her calling in serving others, beginning with her dedicated service on the Apex Junior...

Clarence Rex "Bucky" Hinnant, 78, of Wendell, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 3HC Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was born in Wake County on February 2, 1946, to the late Rex and Rella Hinnant. Mr. Hinnant dedicated 44 years of his life to Rockwell International company, working in quality assurance. He remained steadfast through name changes, demonstrating loyalty until his well-deserved retirement. Renowned for his knack for building anything,...

Steven Paul Davis, 44, of Benson, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born in Franklin County on April 25, 1979. Steven was known for his dedication and service in various roles throughout his life. As a truck driver with Holiday Ice, Steven served the company faithfully over the years. Additionally, he selflessly served as a firefighter at the West Johnson Fire Department, embodying the spirit of community. Steven was a cherished...

Born June 18, 1948 Wichita, Kansas Graduated to Glory Monday, February 26, 2024 Titusville, Florida GONE HOME! Our beloved “husband, father, grandpa, and friend to so many,” Dwayne Crouse, was called to his new address in the Celestial City on February 26, 2024, after complications from cancer.  Throughout his short journey with cancer, he never took his eyes off Jesus.  He rested in the knowledge that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. 2...

Vincent Gerard Pudelski, fondly known as Vinnie, 61, of Wake Forest passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at WakeMed Hospital. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Vincent Edward Pudelski and Frances Sennert Pudelski. Vincent was a proud co-founder and co-proprietor of Jantech Services, Inc., and his career was marked by dedication and excellence. For over 40 years, he was a highly respected member of the critical power industry. Vincent held many titles throughout his life,...

Barbara Bridgers Barham, 85, passed away on Friday morning, February 16, 2024, at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born in Wake County to the late Vaden V. Bridgers and Susie Leonard Bridgers, Barbara was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her life was defined by her unwavering faith, her dedication to her community, and her love for her family. Her life reflected the virtues of “faith, hope, and love,” with the greatest being love. Barbara was a...

Madeline Pamela (Burns) Stinson, aged 97, of Peekskill, New York, and more recently of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. Madeline was born in Peekskill, New York to Edward Burns and Madeline (Dugan) Burns on October 26, 1926. She attended Peekskill Schools and achieved her High School Diploma at age 65. She married S. Joseph Stinson on September 26, 1953. Madeline worked for the New York Telephone Company as a telephone operator...

Harry John Vassilion was born on July 30, 1953 in Raleigh, NC.  He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at Duke Raleigh Hospital, with his family by his side. Harry is predeceased by his father, John Vassilion; his mother, Margaret Costa Vassilion; and his brother, Anthony John Vassilion. He is survived by his brother, Basil John Vassilion; his sister, Anna Buckey (Dave) and his half-sister, Jackie Baird (Michael). Harry retired from Wake County Public...

Mary was born to Ella Mae Niswander Hollans and Benjamin Franklin Hollans in the small town of Shawsville, Virginia.  Her family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia to follow her father’s work as an electrician.  Mary was raised in the Catholic faith and spent her early adult life as a wife and devoted mother to her children, Linda and Richard. She raised her children to appreciate the value of a good education and to appreciate the wonders of the world that surrounds them. She saw...