All Obituaries

Mr. Robert James Daye, age 59, of 2120 Hawkins Street - Apt. B, Raleigh, departed this life on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Survivors: daughter, Courtney R. Daye of Raleigh; father, Daniel L. Daye Sr. of Raleigh; sister, Gloria Cassandra Daye of Raleigh; brother, Daniel L. Daye Jr. (Vicky) of Raleigh; granddaughter, Madison Trice; two nephews, James Perry and Moses Daye Jr.; one niece, Holly Daye; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 3705...

Ms. Teresa Ann Burton Parks, age 65, of 612 Sarver Court, Raleigh, departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner.  Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh.  The Rev. Dr. Dorwin L. Howard Sr., Pastor.  The Rev. James Burgess, Pastor of Compassionate Tabernacle of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Officiating.  Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 prior to the service....

Baby Girl Ashley Akinyi Obambo, daughter of Alvin and Joyce M. Obambo, departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The family will arrange Prayer Services and other memorials. 

Mr. Ardell Cortez Willis, age 48, of 2811 Maidenhair Drive, Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2019. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, March 23, 2019, Grace AME Zion Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh. The Rev. James Davis, Pastor. The Rev. Eddie Maxwell of Second Chance Ministry, Garner, Officiating. Interment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Raleigh. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Survivors; daughter, Deja Smith of Raleigh; mother, Shirley Baskerville Willis Baker of...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Banks Bryant, age 74, of 2832 Laodicea Drive, Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2019. Funeral, 12 Noon Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Lincoln Park Holiness Church, 13 Heath Street. Interment, Rand Street Christian Church Cemetery, 213 Haywood Street, Garner. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, Saturday, prior to the service. Survivors; daughters, Adrienne L. Battle (Andra) of Bailey and Alicia R. Bryant (Bryan) of Raleigh; sons, Jason T. Bryant of Raleigh;...

Mr. Johnny L. Evans, age 71, of 804 Springview Trail, Garner, departed this life Thursday, March 14, 2019. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, March 22, 2019, at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Charles W. Brooks, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM - 12 Noon Friday, prior to the service. Interment, Church Cemetery. Survivors: fiancee', Ophilia Jones Evans of the home; children, Justin Jones, Dasani Jones, Damarcus Jones, Karen Evans and Oran Evans...

Mr. Gregory Prioleau, age 70, of 811 The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill, departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Funeral, 12 Noon, Monday, March 18, 2019, Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Bankole Akinbinu, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service.  Interment, Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Goldsboro on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:00am. Survivors: wife, Deborah Harris Prioleau of the home; daughter, Alycia...

Mrs. Lucille Jones Harvey, age 89, formerly of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. The arrangements in Philadelphia are being handled by Walton B. Brown Funeral Home, 4725 Mulberry St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. (215) 535-6301. Services here, in Raleigh, are incomplete at this time. Survivors; daughter, Debbie Jones of Philadelphia; son, George Jones (Ursula) of Philadelphia; sister, Lelia McMillan of Cary; brothers, Leroy McMillan (Phyllis) and Charles...

Mr. Vernon E. Royster, age 56, of 8225 Poole Road, Knightdale, departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Granville Medical Center, Oxford.  Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, March 16, 2019, Davis Chapel Baptist Church, 8587 Grassy Creek Road, Oxford (aka Bullock).  The Rev. Sandy Smith, Pastor, Officiating.  Interment, Church Cemetery. Survivors; wife, Attorney Anita Davis Pearson of the home; stepdaughter, Megan Pearson Mason (Roderick) of Knightdale; stepson, Dolphus...

Mr. Alvin “Al” Wimbish, Sr, who never met a stranger, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019. Al was 84 years old and had lived in Raleigh, NC most of his life. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents John Wimbish and Elizabeth Hope Wimbish of Henderson, N.C., as well as his brothers John, James, Samuel, his sisters Elizabeth and Jessie. Prior to his retirement, Alvin owned a plumbing company. He enjoyed volunteering and helping others. Funeral service is Saturday, March 9,...