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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. Thomas Albert Banks Raleigh

Mr. Thomas Albert Banks, age 90, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Funeral, 12 Noon, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 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, Church Cemetery. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the funeral home. Survivors; wife, Mae P. Banks of the home;...

Mr. Thomas Albert Banks, age 90, of Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Funeral, 12 Noon, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road,...

Mrs. Dorothy L. Partin Raleigh

Mrs. Dorothy L. Partin, age 68, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Friday, June 24, 2022, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles W. Brooks, Pastor, Poplar Springs Christian Church, Officiating. Survivors; husband, Robert E. Partin Sr. of the home; son, Robert E. Partin Jr. of the home; sister, Ann Smith of Raleigh; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Dorothy L. Partin, age 68, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Friday, June 24, 2022, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home. The Rev....

Mr. Gary Wayne Allen Roxboro

Mr. Gary Wayne Allen, age 63, of Roxboro, departed this life on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; son, Thomas Sanford of Roxboro; sisters, Brenda A. Burrell of Roxboro, Shelia Winstead of VA and Penny Parker of Burlington; brothers, James "Butch" Allen of Roxboro, Ronnie Winstead and Mike Winstead both of Richmond, VA and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Gary Wayne Allen, age 63, of Roxboro, departed this life on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Survivors; son, Thomas Sanford of Roxboro; sisters,...

Mrs. Paulette Hunter Freeman Raleigh

Mrs. Paulette Hunter Freeman, age 77, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Memorial Service, 3:30 PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. J. Vincent Terry Sr., Pastor, Mt. Peace Baptist Church, Raleigh, Officiating. The Rev. Otis G. Byrd, Eulogist. Visitation, 3:00 to 3:30 PM, Monday, prior to the service. Survivors: James P. Freeman (Teresa)...

Mrs. Paulette Hunter Freeman, age 77, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Memorial Service, 3:30 PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral...

Mr. Daniel Joseph Garner

Mr. Daniel Joseph, age 78, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Memorial Service, 1 PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Rogers Sr., Officiating. Survivors; daughter, Denise Joseph of Garner; sister, Patricia Wilson of Trinidad and Tobago, brothers, Patrick Wilson (Mary) of Brooklyn, NY, Trevor Wilson (Crystal) of Toronto, Canada; 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces,...

Mr. Daniel Joseph, age 78, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Memorial Service, 1 PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue,...

Mr. James Edward Rainey Knightdale

Mr. James Edward Rainey, age 80, of Knightdale, departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Mount Peace Baptist Church, 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh. The Rev. Dr. J. Vincent Terry Sr.,Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment, 9:30 AM, Monday, June 20, 2022, Carolina...

Mr. James Edward Rainey, age 80, of Knightdale, departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Mount Peace Baptist Church, 1601...

Mr. Anthony Ray Stokes Raleigh

< p> Mr. Anthony Ray Stokes, age 63, of 2151 Glascock Street #121, Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022. Funeral, 11 AM, Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue., Raleigh. Elder Cynthia T. Wilson, Interim Pastor, Wesleyan First Church of Deliverance, Officiating. Visitation, 10:30 AM to 11 AM, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the funeral...

< p> Mr. Anthony Ray Stokes, age 63, of 2151 Glascock Street #121, Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022. Funeral, 11 AM, Thursday, June 16, 2022, at...

Ms. Victoria Ray Buford Ector Raleigh

Ms. Victoria Ray Buford Ector, age 78, of Raleigh, departed this life on June 9, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survivors: children, Carlos Ector, Dorita Stewart and George Ector Jr.; sister, Deborah Buford; grandchildren, Craig Stewart, Shediah Ector Palmer, Carlita Ector, Sacha Patterson, Trey Ector and Zoe Ector, great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Ms. Victoria Ray Buford Ector, age 78, of Raleigh, departed this life on June 9, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survivors: children, Carlos Ector, Dorita Stewart...

Ms. Adina Samone Smith

Ms. Adina Samone Smith, age 27, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Monday, June 13, 2022, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Rogers Sr., Officiating. Survivors: daughters, Malaysia and MacKenzie; father, Ardean Smith, Jr. (Crystal) of the home; mother, Shauna Davis; sisters, Antonia Smith and Aleshia Smith; brother, Tiger Smith; maternal grandmother, Peggy...

Ms. Adina Samone Smith, age 27, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Monday, June 13, 2022, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern...

Mr. David Wayne Armstong Raleigh

Mr. David Wayne Armstrong, age 69, of 2000 Atkins Drive, Raleigh, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. The Rev. Johnny Hargrove, Officiating. Survivors; sisters, Shirley Moore (Gary) of Knightdale, Annie Obgodo of Garner and Mary Hargrove (Pastor Johnny) of Youngsville; brothers, Alphonza Armstrong Sr. (Hattie) of Raleigh and Amos Armstrong Jr. (Yvonne) of...

Mr. David Wayne Armstrong, age 69, of 2000 Atkins Drive, Raleigh, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Memorial Service, 12 Noon, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home,...

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