All Obituaries

SHIRLEY C. DANIELS March 14, 1928 – April 2, 2026           Shirley Crumpler Daniels, 98, of Louisburg, passed away Thursday morning.            Shirley was the daughter of the late Henry Alfred Crumpler and Lillie Etta Davis Crumpler. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Clyde Daniels, son and daughter-in-law, Cameron and Rita Daniels, son in-law, Frank Eatman, sisters, Mozelle Burns, ...

“R.M” RUSSELL M. FULLER, JR. November 8, 1932 – March 15, 2026 Russell Moore “R.M.” Fuller, Jr., 93, of Louisburg, passed away on Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, at his home. R.M. was the son of the late Russell and Edith G. Fuller, Sr. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynne Edwards; brothers, Ray Fuller and Jerry Fuller. R.M. was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a retired mail carrier and farmer and a member of the ...

KATHLEEN DENISE LEWIS May 5, 1964 – March 11, 2026 Kathleen Denise Lewis, 61, of Zebulon, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Wake County and was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Raper Lewis in 2020. Denise loved good music, singing Karaoke, and was the lead singer in a rock band for 3 years when she was younger.  She enjoyed roller skating, ice skating and staying active as long as her health permitted.  She will be greatly missed by all who ...

AILEEN M. HARRIS June 20, 1969 – February 28, 2026 Aileen Mills Harris, 56, of Louisburg formerly of Henderson, passed away on February 28, 2026, at her home. Aileen was the daughter of the late Bill Mills and Vivian Mills Hixson. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Steve Mills, Donald Mills, Bobby Mills, David Mills and William Mills. Aileen was proud of the fact she graduated in 2019 from NC State with a master’s degree in social work. Aileen is survived by her ...

Reverend Warren L. Thomas, Sr.   Reverend Warren L. Thomas Sr., 78, of Louisburg, stepped into his eternal home on February 28, 2026.  Warren was born to Roy and Helen (Pendergrass) Thomas in Henderson, NC. Warren gave his life to the Lord in January 1976.  He soon answered the call to preach the gospel.  He spent many years working a public job and evangelizing and had a prison ministry for years.  In 2017, he began pastoring Full Gospel Praise and Worship in ...

JUDY GAYNELLE F. EASON April 27, 1934 – February 25, 2026 Judy Gaynelle Finch Eason, 91, of Raleigh, died Wednesday evening in Raleigh. Gaynelle was a daughter of the late Otha and Onnie Smith Finch. She was preceded in death by her longtime partner, Eugene Hunter; sister, Murlene Haire; brothers, Ellis Finch, Graham Finch, Mack Finch, J.S. Finch and Hilton Finch. Gaynelle graduated from Edward Best High School in 1952. She then went on to Hardbarger Business School in Raleigh. She ...

Charles Graham Holmes January 20, 1947 – February 25, 2026 Charles "Charlie" Holmes, 79, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Beaufort, North Carolina. Born on January 20, 1947, in Louisburg, North Carolina, Charlie was the beloved son of the late Graham and Mary Charles Alford Holmes. Charlie was a proud graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and a devoted fan of his Tar Heels. His love for his alma mater was a defining part of his life. He also had a deep affection for all dogs, ...

SHEILA C. PUCKETT July 11, 1952 – February 17, 2026 Sheila Carlyle Puckett, 73, of  Zebulon, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  Sheila was born in Nash County, the daughter of the late Thurman and Christine Barham Carlyle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Phil Puckett who died on February 15, 2026. She loved life, her family, friends, her dogs, but most of all she loved God.  She never met a stranger and ...

CLOIA E. PAYNE October 5, 1933 – February 17, 2026 Cloia Elizabeth Rife Payne, 92, of Louisburg, passed away Tuesday morning at her home. Cloia was the daughter of the late Fred and Watie Rife. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James A. Tackett and Roger Payne; daughter, Brenda Tackett and son Rodney Tackett; sisters, Marie Griffith, May Jackson, Geneva Blankenship and Faye Hess; brothers, Hufford Rife, Junior Rife, Leonard Rife, Ervin Rife and Johnny Rife. Cloia is ...

MATTIE P. WHITLEY February 26, 1930 – February 13, 2026 Mattie Pearce Whitley, 95, of Zebulon, passed away Friday morning at Wake Med. Mattie was the daughter of the late Joe and Florence Perry Pearce. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Joe Whitley; daughter, Janet Phelan; grandchildren, Tracey Jovino and Matt Whitley; brother, Joe Lee Pearce; sisters, Helen Leonard, Mary Wilson, and Florine Johnson. Mattie is survived by her daughter, Joyce Stallings; sons and ...