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Shawn Patrick Carr
May 9, 2025
Shawn Patrick Carr October 28, 1954Â ~Â May 9, 2025
70 Years Old
Father: Joseph E. Carr (deceased); Mother: Joan E. Carr-Williams (deceased); both from Attleboro, Massachusetts. Brother: Michael J. Carr (age 73) of Midland Park, NJ; Brother: Kevin F. Carr (age 72) & Sister in Law: Michelle Carr (age 66) both of Carver, MA;...
Virginia Goodwin Moore
Mar 28, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Goodwin Moore, 94, passed away Friday, 03/28/2025. Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.
Bernice Lee Prince
Dec 23, 2024
Bernice Lee Prince
12/15/1935 - 12/23/2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Lee Prince, 89 years old, from Fuquay-Varina, on December 23, 2024. Bernice will always be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 70 years, Phyllis Evans Prince; his two children, Vickie Prince Bridgers Biegel and husband Alan V.A....Donnie E. Knowles
Dec 8, 2024
Donnie Edward Knowles, 46, of Coats, NC passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. Â He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Kay Knowles and sister, Tammy Knowles.
Donnie was a devoted father. Â He is survived by his son, Gage Knowles of Coats, NC; sisters, Lisa Knowles of Angier, NC and Crystal Wade of Newport News, VA;...
Charles Allan Blanton
Dec 4, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Charles Allan Blanton, 63, on December 4th, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and cherished friend. Â Allan touched the lives of everyone who knew him with his warmth, humor, and unwavering love for his family, friends, neighbors and Christmas.
Allan was preceded in...
Anne W. Burgess
Nov 14, 2024
Anne W. Burgess, a vibrant and loving soul, passed away on November 14, 2024, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Anne was a devoted mother whose love and laughter were boundless. She wore many hats throughout her life, working as a store clerk, jailor, and nurse aide, always bringing compassion and dedication to every role.
Anne...
Russell Thomas Hogan
Nov 4, 2024
Russell Thomas Hogan, age 76, passed away Monday, 11/04/2024. Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.
Karen S Faircloth
Nov 4, 2024
Karen S Faircloth age 70, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at UNC Johnston Healthcare in Smithfield.
She is preceded in death by parents Virginia and Allen Flood, Betty Ann Waldon and William Goad, siblings, Frances Flood, Donna Jackson and Paul Goad, daughter-in–law Donna Faircloth. She is survived by her husband Ray Faircloth and son Allen Faircloth...
Timothy Allen Davis
Nov 1, 2024
Timothy Allen Davis
Sunrise 8-2-1974
Sunset 11-1-2024
Timothy Allen Davis of Clayton, NC age 50, lost his battle with many health problems on Friday, 11/01/2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Rudolph Davis, his wife of 26 years, Amanda Davis and brother, Chuck Brantham.
He...
Barbara J Grady
Oct 10, 2024
Ms. Barbara J. Grady, 76, passed away Friday, 10/10/2024.
Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home .
Corey Collin Childres
Sep 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Corey Collin Childres:
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Corey Childres at the age of 33. He was a beloved member of our family, known for his kindness, infectious laughter, and unwavering spirit.
Corey was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Garden Grove...
Stephen Brent Burns
Jun 26, 2024
Stephen "Brent" Burns
March 26, 1959 – June 26, 2024
Brent passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 from Stage IV mestatic colorectal cancer.
Brent was a proud Veteran who served in the Army for six years as a Cannon Crewmember. After leaving the Army in 1986, he worked...
Robert Wayne Howard
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. Robert Wayne Howard passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Robert was always there for anyone in need and would give the shirt off his back to help another person. Since he was 18 years old, he was a painter.  He loved hot rod cars and was an antique car collector....
Heather Dawn Young
May 22, 2024
Heather Dawn Young, age 50, passed away Wednesday, 05/22/2024.
Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.
Bryan M. Byrd
May 20, 2024
Mr. Bryan McKimmon Byrd, age 61, passed away Monday, 05/20/2024. Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.
Katie Mclemore Piercy
May 7, 2024
Katie McLemore Piercy passed away May 7 from a heart attack. She was 67. Â Katie was well known for her love and pride of the time spent as a UNITED STATES MARINE.
Katie and her family moved to Lillington in 1968 and was in the LHS class of 1975. After her time in the Marines Katie worked...
Jennifer Lynn Brady
Apr 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic loss of our daughter, Jennifer L. Brady, 41, of Dunn, NC. Â After suffering a sudden brain aneurysm, she went to be with the Lord on 4-21-24.
Jennifer attended Harlem High School and was active in cheerleading. Â She graduated from Roosevelt Community Education Center at the top of...
Leonard Samuel England
Mar 15, 2024
Leonard "Big Len" England
A Celebration of Life
Leonard England born on April 9th,1935 entered into eternal celebration late evening March 15th, 2024 to greet his greatest friends in his 88 years, Alan "Al" Ames and Joseph "Benji" Bencivenga. He has been received with the most welcome of parties and a Jack Daniels, neat, into...
Morris Edward Whitmore
Mar 3, 2024
Morris Edward Whitmore 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 3, 2024, at The William M. Dunlap Center for Caring Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC. Morris was born on January 31, 1935, in Warren County, NC, son of Kenneth and Helen Whitmore. He grew up on a share crop...
Charlene Woodrum
Feb 16, 2024
Mrs. Charlene Gibson Woodrum, age 76, passed away Friday, 02/16/2024.
Mrs. Woodrum was born to Gilbert Harold Gibson and Stella Mae Toler. Â She was proceeded in death by her brothers, Harold Edward Gibson and Sylvester Gibson; Sisters, Beaulah Cook and Melva Sigmon; and granddaughter, Casey Dawn. Â Mrs. Woodrum is survived by her children, Robert Allen Dubulis wife(Cindy),...
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