COVID-19 Statement

To insure the health and well being of the families we serve and the funeral home staff, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home will comply with the Executive Order No. 117, Sec. 1A, 2020 recently set forth by Governor Cooper. It is our intent to serve the community with the utmost concern for those entrusted to our care as well as their relatives, friends, visitors; the funeral home family included. We pledge to all the very same Trust, Service and Compassion during this unfortunate pandemic and ask that each of us practice the same self-care and care for others during this season of the COVID-19 virus. Should you have any questions about protocols and procedures for services, visitations and final arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also invite you to look at the NC DHHS website (https://www/ncdhhs.gov.) and the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov.) for further COVID-19 information. Be assured, together, we will make it through this uncertain and difficult time. All persons attending visitations, funerals or transacting business affairs are asked to wear a face mask and participate in social distancing.

Mr. Lindsay Carl "LC" Highsmith Raleigh

Mr. Lindsay Carl Highsmith, age 81, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the VA Medical Center, Durham. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Maple Temple UCC, 304 Dacian Road, Raleigh. The Rev. K. Ray Hill, Pastor/Teacher, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the funeral home. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Jones Highsmith; sons, Derrick C. Highsmith and...

Mr. Lindsay Carl Highsmith, age 81, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the VA Medical Center, Durham. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Maple Temple UCC, 304...

Ms. Delma Gervin Raleigh

Ms. Delma Gervin, age 53, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; sons, Alex Holland-Gervin and Anthony Holland-Gervin; sister, Elaine Joyner (Kelvin); brother, Derrick E. Gervin; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ms. Delma Gervin, age 53, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; sons, Alex Holland-Gervin and Anthony Holland-Gervin;...

Mr. Edward Lee Watkins Sr. Benson, NC

Mr. Edward Lee Watkins, Sr., age 74, of Benson, departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Funeral, 1 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Visitation, 12:30 to 1 PM, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the funeral home. Survivors; children, Edward L. Watkins Jr. (Janel), Tony Watkins (Sandra Williams), Tomeka Watkins, Shonda Manuel, Dariek Vines; 11 grandchildren; 7 great...

Mr. Edward Lee Watkins, Sr., age 74, of Benson, departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Funeral, 1 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue,...

Mrs. Crystal Lorine Mose Joyner Garner

Mrs. Crystal Lorine Joyner, age 59, of Garner, departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Monday, May 13, 2024, at Victory Tabernacle, 1329 US 70 West, Garner. The Rev. James Perkins, Pastor. Pastor Raymond Mose, Officiating. Minister Barry L. Smith Sr., Eulogist. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, 12 Noon, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Montlawn Memorial Park,2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. Public...

Mrs. Crystal Lorine Joyner, age 59, of Garner, departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Monday, May 13, 2024, at Victory Tabernacle, 1329 US 70 West, Garner. The Rev....

Mr. Christopher Bryant Jones Sr. Raleigh

Mr. Christopher Bryant Jones, age 36, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; son, Christopher B. Jones Jr.; mother, Mary Jones; siblings, Rose Morales Foster (Avery Foster), Shannon Curtis and Laura Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 1908 Boaz Road, Raleigh.

Mr. Christopher Bryant Jones, age 36, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; son, Christopher B. Jones Jr.; mother,...

Mrs. Cynthia Veronica Francis Samuel Raleigh

Mrs. Cynthia Veronica Francis Samuel, age 63, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Visitation, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held in St. Phillips, Antigua and will be handled by Barnes Funeral Home, 45 F2+FR9 New Gate St., St. John, Antigua. 268-462-1037. Survivors; children, Norris Samuel (Shion Samuel), Kenroy Samuel, Danielle Bailey (William...

Mrs. Cynthia Veronica Francis Samuel, age 63, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Visitation, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515...

Mrs. Alberta Dunn Sanders Raleigh

Mrs. Alberta Dunn Sanders, age 80, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, April 26, 2024. Funeral, 1 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024, Congregational Holy Church, 1113 South State St., Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. Phillip Pulley, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 12:30 PM to 1 PM prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 noon to 8 PM, Friday, May 3, 2024, at the funeral home. Survivors; daughter, Brenda Bynum; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other...

Mrs. Alberta Dunn Sanders, age 80, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, April 26, 2024. Funeral, 1 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024, Congregational Holy Church, 1113 South State St.,...

Deacon Gregory Cofield Raleigh

Deacon Gregory Cofield, age 64, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at WakeMed, Raleigh. Funeral, 11 AM, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at New Bethel Christian Church, 4307 Old Poole Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Tracy J. Bell, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 10:30 to 11 AM, prior to the service. Interment, Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be no public viewing. You are welcome to come by the funeral home to sign the register book, 1515 New...

Deacon Gregory Cofield, age 64, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at WakeMed, Raleigh. Funeral, 11 AM, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at New Bethel Christian...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Dixon Raleigh

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Dixon, age 89, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Charles W. Brooks, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road, Garner. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the funeral...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Dixon, age 89, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Funeral, 12 Noon, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage...

Mrs. Martha Lorene Welch Yarbrough Garner

Mrs. Martha Lorene Welch Yarbrough, age 84, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Funeral, 2 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Visitation, 1:30 PM to 2 PM, prior to the service. Interment, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, East Eatonton Cemetery, Eatonton, GA. Final arrangements will be handled by Bernards Family Funeral Care, 103 Willie Bailey Dr, Eatonton, GA 31024, (706) 485-4494....

Mrs. Martha Lorene Welch Yarbrough, age 84, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Funeral, 2 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern...

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