Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memoria
With its beginning on the corner of Morgan and Wilmington Street, Mitchell Funeral Home is the successor to several funeral establishments in the Raleigh-Wake County area.
Erasmus D. Haynes, carpenter and cabinet maker, opened his business on that corner in downtown Raleigh in 1874. He continued to operate at this location making furniture, cabinets, and custom-made coffins. As a maker of coffins, he became the undertaker - the person called upon to "undertake the task of the burial of the dead."
In 1885, Lorenzo C. Bagwell opened a furniture store and undertaking shop at 12 East Martin Street. Mr. Bagwell had learned the undertaking trade as an employee of Johnson and Barber, a general store that had an undertaking department. In 1890 he moved the business to 220 East Martin Street and merged his business with that of Mr. Haynes. After about two years Mr. Haynes left the business to devote time to the crafting of fine furniture. Mr. Bagwell continued the undertaking parlor under the name of L.C. Bagwell Undertaker.
In 1894, George A (Gus) Strickland, a Raleigh city policeman, decided to become involved in undertaking. He purchased Mr. Bagwell's business and changed the name to the Raleigh Casket Company. In 1895, Mr. Strickland moved his business to 126 South Wilmington Street, operating there until 1910 when he relocated to 130 East Morgan Street. Still needing more space to operate he then moved the business to 19 West Hargett Street. Mr. Strickland incorporated under the laws of North Carolina, changing the name to Strickland Undertaking Company, and began selling shares of the company to friends and other businessmen in the community. One year later they moved to 127 West Hargett Street and was renamed Wake Undertaking Company. The major stockholders of the company were Mr. T.E. Green, Mr. W.F. Moody, and Mr. A.H. Mooneyham.
Nearing retirement age, Mr. Strickland's firm moved to his home on Elm Street, and the corporation employed Mr. Joseph H. Mitchell as the firm's funeral director and embalmer. A large home across from Nash Square was purchased in 1923, and the company moved again, to 222 West Hargett Street. The name was changed for the final time to Mitchell Funeral Home. This was the first time since the business was established that it occupied an actual dwelling, so the terminology "funeral home" was used instead of "undertaking parlor."
In 1926, Joseph Mitchell left the employment of the corporation and was replaced as manager by Moncure native Harlowe W. Mims. Mr. Mims continued to manage the company and acquired shares of its stock from the minor shareholders until his death in 1955. During these many years, he became the major shareholder and under his leadership, the enterprise prospered and became one of the leading funeral establishments in North Carolina.
With the growth of the business, a larger building was needed to provide adequate facilities for the families being served by Mitchell Funeral Home. A parcel of land was purchased on Saint Mary's Street; a 14,500 square foot building was erected, and the facility opened in February 1953. The new Mitchell Funeral Home was proclaimed to be the most modern of that time in North Carolina. After Mr. Mims death, the business continued under the direction of his widow, Nora Park Mims, with the assistance from her son-in-law, Thel G. Boyette, and brother-in-law, Joseph H. (Tom) Mims. In 1958, the Mims' eldest daughter Cornelia Mims Whyte, came to work as corporate secretary. Two years later, Mr. Boyette resigned, and Raleigh native T. Wrey Watkins was appointed manager. The company continued to flourish and conduct funerals for people of walks of life in the most dignified and caring fashion.
In 1974 the building at 600 Saint Mary's Street was completely renovated and the parking lot enlarged, in 1993 Mitchell Funeral Home built a second location at 7209 Glenwood Ave. next to Raleigh Memorial Park where it operates today as Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park. Later in 2007 the Saint Mary's Street location was closed.
Mitchell Funeral Home today is operated by local funeral directors and staff with a total of over 130 years of experience and caring in the funeral industry. We are committed to maintaining the high level of tradition and excellence in service which you've come to expect. In 2006 both Mitchell Funeral Home and Raleigh Memorial Park became part of the Dignity Memorial Network in Raleigh which also includes the Brown-Wynne Funeral Homes.
Our Obituaries
Sofie Schlund McLean
November 11, 1937 - January 19, 2018
Sofie Schlund McLean, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Sofie was born on November 11, 1937 in Germany.She was preceded in death by her parents: Georg and Magdalena Schlund; brother Gert Schlund. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years: Roger McLean; daughter: Andrea McCartney and husband Todd, of...
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Evelyn Smith Jernigan
August 11, 1923 - January 18, 2018
Evelyn Smith Jernigan of Cameron Village in Raleigh died at Rex Hospital on January 18, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Jesse Garrett "Jess" Jernigan in April 1994.Visitation to be held at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC from 3 - 5 PM on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Graveside rites to be held at Highland Memorial Gardens outside Ahoskie, NC on Tuesday,...
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Dorothy Constantin Egan
April 27, 1924 - January 17, 2018
Dorothy Egan, 93, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 17, 2018. Born on April 27, 1924 in Sewickley, PA; she was the daughter of the late Emile and Agnes Constantin and wife of the late Thomas Egan.She is survived by her five children: Michael (Sandra) Egan and children Amy and Michael (Danielle), Paul (Margaret) Egan, Patrick (Katherine) Egan and children Elisa McAlister (Patrick), Thomas...
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Mona Faye Watkins
May 5, 1941 - January 16, 2018
Mona Faye Watkins, 76, passed away in the comfort of her home on January 16, 2018 after a brief illness. Born on May 5, 1941 in Whiteville, NC; she was the daughter of the late Athel R. Kellihan and Janie C. Weavil Kellihan. She graduated from Fair Bluff High School and School of Cosmetology in Charlotte. She began her career in hairstyling in Norfolk, VA, where she won trophies for Best Hair...
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Helen Josephine Wallace
March 24, 1925 - January 16, 2018
Helen Josephine Wallace, 92 passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born in Cowspen, SC, the daughter of the late Hugh Joe and Minnie Mae Johnson.Helen was a member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church.She is survived by her daughter, Rita Ritchie and family in China Grove, NC, Kenneth, Cody & Brandon; brother, Robert; and sisters, Alice and Mary. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by...
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R. F. Bonura
November 25, 1951 - January 13, 2018
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to the American Heart Association www.heart.org
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Allen Stuart McRimmon
April 16, 1954 - January 12, 2018
Allen Stuart McRimmon, Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home. Born on April 16, 1954 in Greensboro, NC; he was the son of Elizabeth "Lib" McRimmon and Allen Stuart McRimmon. Raised in Greensboro, Allen graduated from Grimsley High School and went on to attend NC State University. He was currently working with Dodd & Associates as a Real Estate Appraiser. Al...
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Mohammadtaghi Bakhteyar
June 25, 1932 - January 12, 2018
Services will be held in Iran. Please take a moment to leave a condolence for the family below within the online guestbook.
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Bennette Denmark Lee
March 9, 1942 - January 11, 2018
On January 11th 2018, Sur La Table's stock price fell sharply on the news of Bennette Lee's passing. Senior executives held an emergency meeting to discuss options to offset the expected drop in sales. When Bennette took up a hobby she went all in as she did in her other important roles. Devoted wife, protective mother, loving grandmother and good friend, she lived her life with no fear. ...
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Guy Joseph Harvey
December 20, 1967 - January 10, 2018
Guy Joseph Harvey passed away in Raleigh, NC, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer shortly after celebrating his 50th birthday in December. Guy's comforting demeanor, humor, zest for life, and love for his Savior will forever inspire his many loyal friends, loving family, and numerous business associates he touched throughout his successful real estate career.Guy...
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Thomas Bradley Brown
September 17, 1933 - January 9, 2018
Heaven opened the gates on January 9, 2018 to receive Thomas Bradley Brown, Jr. at the age of 84. Tom, was born on September 17, 1933 in Kinston, NC and spent most of his life raising his family with his wife, Daphene Brown, in Raleigh NC. He loved to dance, he loved to laugh and he loved to be around people but most of all he loved his family and they loved him back. He will forever be loved...
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M. R. Anderson
December 20, 1925 - January 9, 2018
M. R. "Andy" Anderson died at the age of 92 on January 9, 2018 at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Andy was born on December 20, 1925 in Orlando, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Edith Anderson, by his brothers, Paul Anderson, Jr and Bert Anderson, and by his sister, Adele Gayle.Andy graduated from Georgia Tech in 1947 with a BSEE degree. In Atlanta he met the love of his life,...
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Hoda Maher Mikhail
February 12, 1941 - January 8, 2018
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Catherine P. McKellar
September 9, 1927 - January 3, 2018
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Paul Eugene Kelley
March 18, 1927 - January 2, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Sandra Czarnecki Danielson
March 15, 1952 - January 1, 2018
Sandra Czarnecki Danielson, 65, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2018. Born on March 15, 1952 in Waukesha, Wisconsin; she was the daughter of Raymond George Czarnecki and Joyce Katherine Parker Czarnecki. Sandra always put her family first. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was very creative, always having a project to do or a Christmas...
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Mildred Stallings Campbell
April 23, 1922 - December 31, 2017
Mildred Stallings Campbell, 95, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born in Franklin County in the Pilot Community on April 23, 1922 to the late Millard Stallings and Hattie Williams Stallings. She retired from the NC State Employment Security Commission after 30 years of service. Mildred was a past Worthy Matron of the Oder of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist...
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Anthony Nicholas Capozzoli
February 7, 1944 - December 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Raymond Paschal Sears
September 6, 1925 - December 30, 2017
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Raymond Paschal Sears
September 6, 1925 - December 30, 2017
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Allen Buckner Causseaux
May 21, 1930 - December 30, 2017
Allen Buckner Causseaux, 87, passed away on December 30, 2017. He was born in Austin, TX to the late Jay and Evelyn Causseaux. Allen served his country as an Army Master Sergeant during the Korean War. After flight school, he continued his Army career as a helicopter pilot serving two tours in Vietnam. He retired in 1977 after 30 years of dedicated service. A true patriot, he was very...
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Charlie Barnes
November 26, 1952 - December 29, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Charlie Barnes
November 26, 1952 - December 29, 2017
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Donna Lee Thornton
August 29, 1944 - December 29, 2017
Donna Lee Thornton, 73, passed away on December 29, 2017 after a long battle with COPD. She was born in Raleigh, NC to the late Dorsey Ernest and Margaret Virginia May. Donna was a long time member of the Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church. She loved all animals and greatly enjoyed visiting with her friends on the phone. Donna was predeceased by her husband Eddie Ray Thornton and her son...
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Charlene Lucas Jeffries
August 17, 1941 - December 29, 2017
Charlene Lucas Jeffries "Cookie" died Friday, December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family & friends at Rex Hospital. Born August 17th in 1941, Cookie was a loving wife of almost 49 years to her husband Tom, and devoted mother to her son Garrett. Cookie was a self-taught biblical scholar who held a strong faith in Christ.She is survived by her husband, Thomas Garrett Jeffries Sr; son, Garrett and...
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Lura Ogburn Hight
July 7, 1922 - December 28, 2017
Lura Ogburn Hight, 95, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Franklinton, NC, passed away on December 28, 2017 at Brighton Gardens. She had previously been a resident at Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC. Lura was born on July 7, 1922 in Johnston County to the late Alonzo Carl Ogburn and Hattie Mae Williams. She graduated from Angier High School in l939. She attended East Carolina Teachers College and...
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Sterling Stokes Ruffin
September 22, 1946 - December 25, 2017
Sterling Stokes Ruffin, Sr. went home to be with The Lord on Christmas Day after an extended battle with illness. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was the son of the late Dr. & Mrs. J.B. Ruffin of Ahoskie, NC. He is survived by his wife, Anita Ruffin of Raleigh, NC; son Sterling Ruffin, Jr. and his wife Stacy of...
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Kenneth Kenneth Severt
October 24, 1959 - December 23, 2017
The Lord called him, Kenneth, my child, son come home from the toils of this earth, come rest with me and the peace and beauty of Heaven.Kenneth Severt went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2017. He was an amazing and beautiful person inside that maybe not everyone was able to see. I, his mother, loved him so much with enormous love. He will be missed by his many friends and acquaintances. ...
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Cassie Hinnant Glover
September 10, 1924 - December 23, 2017
Cassie Hinnant Glover, 93 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was a faithful wife, amazing mother, and the world's best "Buba" who will be dearly missed. Most of all she was a child of God. Cassie was born in Johnston County to the late Hartwell Hinnant and Pearl W. Strickland. She was married to her loving husband of 57 years, James Ed Glover (Granddaddy) who...
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Karim Shaker Mishriky
January 1, 1935 - December 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Robert Alan Squires
January 29, 1992 - December 19, 2017
Alan Squires passed away surrounded by his family on December 19, 2017. He was 25 years old with a very promising future ahead of him. He was born in Raleigh to Linda Miller Squires and Julian Ray Squires on January 29, 1992. He is also survived by his younger brother, Julian Scott Squires; his grandmother "Nannie", Vivi Miller; aunts and uncles: Ashley Miller, David Miller, Elizabeth Miller and...
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Leon Grant Snyder
May 16, 1944 - December 15, 2017
Leon "Lee" Grant Snyder, 73, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born May 16, 1944 in Fulton County, PA to the late Cyrus H. Snyder and Margaret G. Snyder. He graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1962 and Allegany College of Maryland. Attended Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland. As a teenager he worked as a caddy at the Cumberland Country Club....
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Joseph Edward Padgett
October 21, 1926 - December 13, 2017
Joseph E. Padgett, Jr., age 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 13. Joe was born on October 21, 1926 in Dayton, Kentucky. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II until being discharged and returning to Johns Hopkins to complete his mechanical engineering degree, which he followed with a master's degree in engineering at CalTech. He went to work for Westinghouse in Pennsylvania...
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David William Austin
March 27, 1938 - December 11, 2017
"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth.put out my hand, and touched the face of God." John Gillespie Magee, Jr. A dedicated family man, devoted Christian, loyal friend, and impassioned pilot, David William Austin of Raleigh, NC, has slipped the surly bonds of earth, passing away on December 11, 2017. David was born in Atlanta, GA on March 27, 1938 to Jerome Hollis and Mary Shuey...
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Cameron Ross Ferguson
December 4, 1983 - December 10, 2017
Cameron Ross Ferguson, 34, was born on December 4, 1983, in Houston, Texas. He lived there until his family moved to Saudi Arabia for 4 years in late 1989 from which they traveled much of the world. They returned to Houston in early 1993 and relocated to Raleigh in 1996. Cameron graduated from Leesville High School and earned a degree in Auto Technology from Wake Tech. Cameron was deeply...
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Cynthia New Benton
September 15, 1954 - December 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Lubin Yan
May 12, 1950 - December 8, 2017
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John Wayne Weber
June 23, 1942 - December 8, 2017
On Friday, December 8, 2017, Wayne Weber, age 75, died at home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in St. Cloud, MN, to Mary Ida (Thelen) and James Martin Weber. He was the youngest of six children. He earned a sociology degree from St. Martin's University in Olympia, WA. This is where he met Nicole (Trunnell) Weber of Colville, WA, his spouse of 53 years. After 26 years, he retired from the...
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Evelyn Marie Becker Buettner
November 12, 1923 - December 8, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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James Fintan O'Sullivan
October 14, 1936 - December 6, 2017
James Fintan O'Sullivan, 81, passed away on December 6, 2017. He was born in New York, New York to the late Thomas and Mary O'Sullivan. He was a member of the Elks Lodge until his illness. Jim was a loving, kind and decent man; he loved God and his family very much. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas O'Sullivan.Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 53 years, Regina; and members of...
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John Robert Haywood
February 26, 1936 - December 5, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Randolph James Hill
March 9, 1962 - December 3, 2017
Randolph James Hill, 55, of Raleigh, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born March 9, 1962 in Bath, NY.Randy grew up in Bath, NY and attended Haverling High School. While he enjoyed classes, nothing made him happier than playing baseball - especially when he hit a homerun at the Red Wing stadium in Rochester, NY.He went on to attend Notre Dame University as ROTC Army for...
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Caroline Nicole Fallon
June 27, 1996 - December 2, 2017
Caroline Nicole Fallon, 21, passed away in her sleep in her home on December 2, 2017. Caroline was beautiful and artistic on both the inside and out. Growing up, she received many awards of academic excellence, and people would so often comment that she had intelligence beyond her years. She graduated among the top of her class from Sanderson High School and attended college at Cape Fear...
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Ruth D. Haferkorn
October 31, 1920 - December 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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James F. Sheehan
April 30, 1929 - December 2, 2017
James F. Sheehan, 88, formally of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest this December 2, 2017. He was born in Roseton, NY on April 30, 1929 to the late George and Katherine (Caul) Sheehan. Jim served in the US Army from 1950-1952 in Germany. He retired from Verizon in 1989 after 34 years. Jim was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, an avid NY Yankees fan, loved animals and wood working. He was...
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Shah Waly Darwichzada
February 5, 1959 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Rebecca G. Heebner
December 31, 1948 - November 27, 2017
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Rebecca G. Heebner
December 31, 1948 - November 27, 2017
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Ayad Mansi Bekheit
October 8, 1938 - November 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Sung Sik Min
August 15, 1936 - November 27, 2017
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Olivia Maddrey McNeill
December 10, 1925 - November 27, 2017
Olivia Maddrey McNeill, of Raleigh, NC, 91, died November 27, 2017. Olivia was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always faced the challenges in her life head on, with a strong faith and a "can do" attitude. She had a passion for gardening, travel and genealogy.Olivia McNeill is preceded in death by her husband James Archie McNeill, her grandson Dylan McNeill and her brother...
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Peter Reginald Laizik
March 5, 1935 - November 26, 2017
Peter Reginald Laizik, 82, formerly of Pinehurst, NC, a decorated Army veteran and loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on November 26, 2017, at UNC Rex Healthcare of complications from a stroke. Born on March 5, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, Peter immigrated to the United States with his family in 1954. He earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a master's degree...
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John Henry Pope
April 9, 1945 - November 26, 2017
John Henry Pope, Jr. passed away on Sunday November 26, 2017 at Transition House surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on April 9, 1945, to the late John Henry Pope, Sr., and Flossie Warren Pope of Dunn. A graduate of Dunn High School, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from Campbell University. Henry served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970...
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Joann Vroom Austin
August 13, 1934 - November 24, 2017
Joann Austin, 83, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2017. Born on August 13, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Johanna Vroom and wife of the late Jerry L. Austin.Joann lived a full and vibrant life from the start. She attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met her husband Jerry and later moved to the Northeast before finally...
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Rodney Wayne Boyer
July 10, 1954 - November 23, 2017
I would like to let you know that at 10:20 pm on Thanksgiving evening, after courageously enduring the ravages of kidney cancer, Rod went to be comforted by the Lord. Rod left us in an almost perfect way. After a day at the ocean, he was home in bed surrounded by his friends and loved ones who sang him hymns and let him know how much he was loved. We saw him take his last breath and peacefully go...
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Jean M. Bratton
December 9, 1923 - November 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Florence Harris Wheeler
June 8, 1931 - November 19, 2017
Florence Avonelle Wheeler, 86, passed away on November 19, 2017. She was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania to the late Curtis and Alverda Harris; as a young girl she could not wait to get to the big city of Pittsburgh. Avie was a fundraising manager for the Eastern Chapter of the MS Society. She enjoyed BINGO and playing cards with her friends but most of all she loved her family. Avie was caring,...
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Carolyn Peace Parrish
October 2, 1947 - November 18, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Adys Corrine Buroker
August 14, 1934 - November 18, 2017
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William Walter Jordan
August 13, 1927 - November 17, 2017
William W Jordan Sr, 90, passed away on November 17, 2017. He served his country during the Korean War and was a graduate of UNC Pharmacy School. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Dillon and Helen Jordan; and two loving wives, Jennings Jordan and Nancy Jordan.Left to cherish his memory is two children, Kim Jordan and Walt Jordan both of Raleigh; two step-daughters, Laura and Julie; grandson...
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Robert Scott Schmidt
April 24, 1956 - November 15, 2017
Dr. Robert Scott Schmidt, 61, passed away on November 15, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio after complications from surgery. Born on April 24, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he was the son of the late Robert J. and Elaine Skelton Schmidt.Scott, as his Wisconsin friends and family know him, graduated from Custer High School and went on to briefly attend Carroll College in Waukesha,...
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Nancy Hickman Stout
March 4, 1935 - November 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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John Vermont Watson
November 24, 1948 - November 14, 2017
John Vermont Watson, 68, passed away on November 14, 2017. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late John E. and Wynette Watson. John was the owner and operator of the tire and retread store located off interstate 95 in Benson, NC.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Amy Carter and husband James of Richlands; best friend of 22 years, Ann Thornley of Garner; brother Charles Watson of...
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Lilia Marie Beauchamp
March 11, 1931 - November 12, 2017
Lilia Marie Beauchamp, 86, passed away on November 12, 2017 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Born on March 11, 1931 in Bronx, NY; she was the only child of the late Eurico and Cecile Beauchamp. Lilia graduated from Fordham University and St. John's University, both in New York. She enjoyed a life-long career as a Chemist within the Pharmaceutical Industry and was recognized for her work. She...
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James Mason Sempsrott
September 1, 1954 - November 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Lena Blackwell Brownd
November 27, 1922 - November 7, 2017
Lena Mae Blackwell Brownd, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Harnett Woods Healthcare in Dunn, NC. Born on November 27, 1922 in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bertie Parham Blackwell and wife of the late Elton Elric "Bud" Brownd.Lena loved her Lord. As a member of Ephesus Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school, missions, studied the Bible and was a...
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Clifford Ray Grosvenor
February 26, 1926 - November 5, 2017
Clifford Ray Grosvenor, 91, passed away on November 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert Parker Grosvenor and Edna Bertha Grosvenor of Chester, IL. Mr. Grosvenor served in the Army Engineers in World War II. He was a retired mechanical engineer and sales executive, receiving his education at the Army Engineer School, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Jefferson College and Washington University, St. Louis,...
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Robert Claude Younce
September 20, 1926 - November 3, 2017
Robert Claude "Bob" Younce, Sr. died on November 3, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 20, 1926, to Rev. William Claude Younce and Hannah Scheu Younce. The family moved to Mount Vernon, KY where Bob grew up.During World War II he joined the Navy Seabees, serving in the South Pacific. After returning from the war, he owned a Lincoln Mercury dealership in Richmond, KY until...
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Lester Bernard Walters
April 27, 1923 - October 30, 2017
Lester B. Walters, 94, of Raleigh, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield NC. Born April 27, 1923, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary F. Walters, parents Henry and Amy Walters, several siblings, his son-in-law Frank Cameron, and his great granddaughter McKenna Ward. He was one of 7 children and retired from Southern Builders and Koppers as a wood working...
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Marjorie Joy Ghobrial
December 11, 1952 - October 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Evelyn West Dixon
February 4, 1930 - October 23, 2017
Evelyn West Dixon, 87, passed away on October 23, 2017 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born on February 4, 1930 in Rocky Mount; she was one of six children to the late Milton Dupree West and Cora Register West and wife of the late Walter Everette Dixon, Sr.Evelyn and Walter were active members of Raleigh First Assembly prior to their health restrictions. She was an office manager and bookkeeper...
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Linda Corbett Paschall
May 8, 1946 - October 19, 2017
Linda Corbett Paschall, 71, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born on May 8, 1946 in Raleigh; she was the daughter of the late James Corbett Sr. and Lou Ester Rhodes Corbett. Linda loved her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 ½ years: Robert M. Paschall, Sr.; son: Robert M. Paschall Jr. and...
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Connie Faye Robinson
April 8, 1948 - October 17, 2017
Connie H. Robinson, 69, passed away on October 17, 2017. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Ben Hudson and Myrtle Lewis. Connie was a residential Real Estate Agent in the late 1970's and maintained a broker license for 47 years. She co-founded R.L Robinson and Associates and retired in 2012. Connie was a member of Christ Baptist Church and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. ...
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Rebecca Lea Thrift-Parliman
September 21, 1950 - October 15, 2017
Rebecca "Becky" Lea Thrift-Parliman passed peacefully on October 15, 2017 in Raleigh, NC. Born on September 21, 1950; she was the second of four daughters to Clem Rayborn and Virginia Lea Thrift. She is survived by her loving husband: Andrew Parliman, of Wake Forest; her father: Clem Thrift and his wife Kathryn, of Dallas, Texas; two sisters: Claudia Thrift and Deborah Hester, of Raleigh; two...
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Willie Honeycutt Kelly
June 12, 1927 - October 15, 2017
Willie Honeycutt Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Rosewood Health Center at The Cypress in Raleigh. Born on June 12, 1927 in Raleigh; she was the daughter of the late Otis Linwood Honeycutt, Sr. and Lizzie Cooley Honeycutt and wife of the late Quinton Joseph Kelly.Willie and Quinton were married on February 17, 1951 and were about to celebrate their 50th Wedding...
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Roy Leston Stamper
April 8, 1921 - October 14, 2017
Roy Leston Stamper, 96, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Born on April 8, 1921 in Comers Rock, Virginia, Roy was the son of the late Lee Peyton Stamper and Dollie Cornett Stamper. As a young boy, he walked two miles from the family farm to the one room Bethel School, and then graduated from Elk Creek High School. During World War II, Roy served as...
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Y. Yoh Rahlan
March 27, 1950 - October 9, 2017
Y Yoh Rahlan, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the home of his daughter Hluen Siu (Bun) in Raleigh. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Vietnam. His time in Vietnam was very short. He fled Vietnam for the security of his family in 1975 to the jungles of Cambodia. He joined the group (FURLO), a French acronym for the United Liberation Front for the Oppressed Races, a group...
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William Maxwell Kiger
September 7, 1927 - October 9, 2017
William "Bill" Kiger, of Springmoor Drive in Raleigh, passed away peacefully on October 9. He was predeceased by his wife of over 45 years, Ann Crabtree Kiger.Bill served in the U S Army for two years as a special agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps in Korea. He returned from the service and attended Duke University where he graduated in 1952, and then began a lifelong career in...
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Shirley O'dell Murray
July 17, 1934 - October 7, 2017
Shirley O'dell Murray, 83, passed away on October 7, 2017 at WakeMed in Raleigh. Born on July 17, 1934 in Roanoke Rapids, NC; she was the daughter of John Claude O'dell and Sallie West O'dell. Moving to Raleigh, Shirley worked with Wachovia and married William George Murray. She enjoyed being a homemaker until his death in 1983.Active as a volunteer with her children's schools and with her...
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Cornelia Crabtree Tilley
July 24, 1927 - October 6, 2017
Cornelia (Jenny) Crabtree Tilley, 90, of Raleigh, passed away October 6, 2017. She was born in Durham County, NC to the late Robert and Nanny Crabtree on July 24, 1927.Jenny was the loving and devoted wife of the late George (Buck) Tilley. She is survived by her loving children; Jerry (Patsy) Tilley and David (Nancy) Tilley. Jenny is also survived by 6 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren as...
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Joy Mills Lynn
September 20, 1935 - October 4, 2017
Joy M. Lynn was born in Raleigh, NC to Robert and Hazel Mills on September 20, 1935. She is survived by her husband Victor Lynn who currently resides in Wake Forest. Her children are Terry Thomas of Wake Forest, and Dr. Russell Thomas who lives in Willard, NC with his wife Karen; also step-children Kay Bailey and her husband Dean who live in Raleigh and Vic Lynn Jr. with wife Cindy live in...
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Walter Wiley Lynn
January 7, 1946 - September 28, 2017
Walter Wiley "Sam" Lynn, of Raleigh, passed away surrounded by family at his home, Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born at Rex hospital in Raleigh to the late Walter (Jack) Lynn Jr. and Aline Alma (Poole) Lynn.Sam attended Cary High School before joining the United States Army, in which he spent 20 years serving before retiring. San worked for various companies as a driver including Thurston...
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Joy Hicks Miller
April 16, 1955 - September 27, 2017
My Dearest mother, Joy Hicks Miller, 62 of Raleigh, went home on September 27, 2017 after her battle with cancer. My mother was born to the late James and Lois Hicks on April 16, 1955 in Lee County. My mom began blessing the world with her grace and unconditional love. Her smile brought joy and warmth to your heart and soul. My grandparents James & Lois Hicks raised a very independent,...
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Jose Orestes Cesar
March 10, 1925 - September 27, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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George Anthony Snead
August 25, 1926 - September 25, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Janet Weir Null
April 17, 1921 - September 25, 2017
Janet Weir Null, 96, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 25 at Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, NC. She was born to Frank Wilmer and Ethel Weir on April 17, 1921 on a farm in Ivyland, Bucks County, Pa., the fourth of six children. Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank Whitey Null . She...
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Frances Inez Woodlief
February 11, 1928 - September 24, 2017
Frances Inez Newton Woodlief, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2017 after a brief illness. She was a loving mother, grandma, and great-banny to her family.She is survived by a daughter, Judy Woodlief Heath of Raleigh, NC, a sister, Barbara Perkins of Winter Haven, FL, two grandchildren, Teresa W. Miller (Barry) of Creedmoor, NC, and Derek Wheeler of Raleigh, NC. She...
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Ruth Mary Smith
December 21, 1930 - September 24, 2017
Ruth Mary Smith, 86, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 24, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Ruth was born to the late Franklin and Frieda Brethauer in Pittsburgh, PA on December 21, 1930.She attended Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and worked in...
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Billie Jo Bray
November 13, 1933 - September 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Christopher G. Carter
September 8, 1967 - September 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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Jean Bryland
October 24, 1945 - September 20, 2017
Jean Bryland of Raleigh, NC passed away on September 20, 2017, after a courageous six month battle with cancer. Born on October 24, 1945 in Orlando, Florida; She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Land and Margaret Land Sauls.Jean dearly enjoyed music, dancing, golf and tending to her furry pets. Jean also enjoyed spending time at her lake house and time with friends and family. Jean was...
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Felonese Bowie Anderson
June 11, 1925 - September 16, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Clayton Thomas Golden
August 31, 1930 - September 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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James Gordon Ajac
October 15, 1935 - September 16, 2017
James Gordon Ajac, age 81, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 with family by his side. He was born October 15, 1935 in Hanover, PA to Dr. John Clarence Ajac and Lily Wilson Ajac. He grew up in Miami FL and in 1970 moved to Raleigh, NC. He graduated from Coral Gables High School (1954), attended University of Miami and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served in the US Air Force...
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Leonard Earl Sanders
November 20, 1951 - September 15, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Raleigh Memorial Park & Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Aesha Hussaini
May 4, 1937 - September 14, 2017
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 11:00 am until 12 Noon at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue). A formal procession to the Graveside Service will be begin at 12 Noon to Raleigh Memorial Park, adjoining the funeral home.A Funeral Service will then be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, with a reception to follow until 5:00...
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Murrell Kenneth Parker
December 8, 1931 - September 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC.
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