All Obituaries

Dora Elizabeth Blanchard, 72 of Holly Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Survivors include her husband, Lester Blanchard; son, Jason Blanchard; granddaughter, Harmony Blanchard; two brothers, two sisters, four nieces, and two nephews. A visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Rachels Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church in Duncan.

Gerry Silcox-Smith, 93 of Apex NC went to be with her Lord and Savior February 1, 2021.  Gerry was born to the late Ransom and Roxie A. Spradling January 14, 1928. She attended Hilltop Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She is survived by her daughter Kay Boggs of Apex, NC; four Grandchildren, Gregory S. and Brandon D. Boggs, Brandi Nicole Schuermanns and Brian Kohnle and great grandchildren Solomon, Cooper and Hudson Boggs, Grant, Mason and Carter Schuermanns  Gerry...

Randy S. Silcox, 73 of Sanford NC went to be with his Lord and Savior January 30, 2021. Randy was born to the late Noah and Geraldine Silcox January 14, 1948. He attended NW A&M Oklahoma College on a scholarship where he played basketball. He served in the US Military and later worked in Sanford, NC. Randy is survived by his sister, Kay Boggs of Apex, NC; daughter Brandi N. Shuermanns and son Brian D. Kohnle; and grandsons Grant, Mason and Carter Schuermanns. He will be buried at...

Justin Ryan Lipscomb, 38, of Willow Springs, NC unexpectedly passed away Sunday morning, January 24, 2021.  Justin was born April 24th at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was known for his quick wit, and his natural ability to make a dollar. He was always the quiet one, and should be remembered for his generous spirit, and his love for animals. He was the type of person that rooted for the underdog, if...

Elizabeth Rosko Macario, 88, of Fuquay Varina, passed away December 30, 2020. A funeral mass will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm at Rachels Family Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church located at 2510 Piney Plains Rd, Cary, NC 27518.

Rebecca Barnett Byrd, 93 of Fuquay-Varina, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park located at 2301 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 12:00 Noon.

On September 1, 2020, Wilbur Dean Wright, departed this life at age 87.  His funeral will be handled by Rachels Family Funeral Home and due to current travel concerns, his Memorial Services will be delayed and celebrated with a service at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church (1005 Wilbon Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526) on December 15, 2020, at 11:00AM.  Wilbur was born in Alva, Oklahoma to Wilbur and Jessie Wright on February 9, 1933, and was preceded in death by his parents, his...

John Arthur Stephens, 71 of Willow Spring, NC passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born August 16, 1949 to the late William Russell Stephens and Pansy Mae Fish. In the early to mid 70's he owned and operated the local service station at Middle Creek. In the 80's and 90's he ran Johnny's Backhoe Service, which he later subcontracted for CC Mangum. He also enjoyed many years of fishing on the Pamlico Sound. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his...

Sandra K. Barbour, 73, passed away peacefully at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington on Friday, August 14, 2020. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Fuquay Springs High School. She spent many years working at CP&L and Sears. She retired from the Employment Security Commission of NC. She will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many that were lucky to have known her. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Alavia Barbour, and a...

Diane Lynn Partin passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Timothy Ray Myers, as well as Christine Matthews Partin Parham (Mother), and Grady "Matthew Partin (Brother). Diane was the loving mother of Ken Stephens (Valery) of Clayton and Stefanie Lynn Rowland (Scott) of Fuquay-Varina. She was also the proud Nana of Tyler Holder, Dylan Holder, Owen Holder, Hailey Stephens, Logan Dean, Noah...