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.

Ms. Linda F. Williams Raleigh

Ms. Linda Faye Williams, age 73, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh in Raleigh. The family will plan a memorial at a later date. Survivors: daughter, Kimberly Mack; son, Vaughn Williams; sister, Karen Sue Parker-Bridges (Darrell); brother, George M. Parker, Sr. (Almetta); 1 grandson, Sebastian Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms. Linda Faye Williams, age 73, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh in Raleigh. The family will plan a memorial at a later...

Mrs. Louada Graham Malloy Raleigh

Mrs. Louada Graham Malloy, age 90, departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mrs. Malloy was a very loveable, Church going woman, who loved to cook for her family and friends. Survivors; daughter, Queenie Graham of McKinney, TX and Diane Foster of Raleigh; sister, Mary Harris of Cary; grandchildren, Tarita, Jarnique and Dominique; great grandchildren, Piati, Mario and Shawna; and a host of nieces, nephews, other...

Mrs. Louada Graham Malloy, age 90, departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mrs. Malloy was a very loveable, Church going woman, who...

Mrs. Delores L. Williams Garner

Mrs. Delores L. Williams, age 66, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Funeral, 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett Street, Raleigh. Visitation, 11 AM to 11:30 AM, prior to the service. Interment, The Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, February 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Survivors; sons, Michael Rowe (Larentia Rowe) and Alkeith Thomas (Keta Williams); mother,...

Mrs. Delores L. Williams, age 66, of Garner, departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Funeral, 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett Street,...

Mr. Carlos Demetrius Martin Jr. Durham

Mr. Carlos Demetrius Martin, Jr., age 26, of Durham, departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, Friday, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the funeral home. Survivors; mother, Shalonda D. Bogin; brothers, Shyquill Espino and Quamir Martin; sister, Bianca Rutherford; maternal...

Mr. Carlos Demetrius Martin, Jr., age 26, of Durham, departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515...

Mrs. Mae Veola Partin Banks Raleigh

Mrs. Mae Veola Partin Banks, age 92, of Raleigh, departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 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, Church Cemetery. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Monday, January 23, 2023, at the funeral home. Survivors; son, Alvin T. Banks of the home;...

Mrs. Mae Veola Partin Banks, age 92, of Raleigh, departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115...

Mr. Paul O'Neil Douglas Raleigh

Mr. Paul O'Neil Douglas, age 58, of Raleigh, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. Funeral, 12 Noon, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 101 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. The Rev. David Dolby, Interim Pastor. The Rev. Lowray Bartney of Dynasty Empowerment Center, Rolesville, Officiating. Visitation, 11 AM to 11:30 AM, Saturday, Saturday, February 4, 2023, prior...

Mr. Paul O'Neil Douglas, age 58, of Raleigh, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. Funeral, 12 Noon,...

Mrs. Sheila M. Cobb

Mrs. Sheila Marie Cobb, age 62, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Funeral, 11 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Grace AME Zion Church, 1401 Boyer Street, Raleigh. The Rev. Nathaniel Cox, Pastor. Minister Gregory Holt, Officiating. Interment, The Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at the funeral home. Survivors; husband, Martimer "Mark" Cobb of the home;...

Mrs. Sheila Marie Cobb, age 62, of Raleigh, departed this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Funeral, 11 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Grace AME Zion Church, 1401 Boyer Street,...

Ms. Edna Virginia Horsey Borden Raleigh

Ms. Edna Virginia Horsey Borden, age 80, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral, 2 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at New Generation Temple, 4219 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh. Apostle Stephen Wilson, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 1:30 PM to 2 PM, prior to the service. Public viewing, 2 PM to 8 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the funeral home. Survivors; daughter, Michelle Alyse Borden Fuentes; 1...

Ms. Edna Virginia Horsey Borden, age 80, of Raleigh, departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral, 2 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at New Generation Temple,...

Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Wiley-Wilson Wake Forest

Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Wiley-Wilson, age 81, of Wake Forest, departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, January 13, 2023, at St. Paul AME Church, 402 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh. The Rev. Robert L. Hodges Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the funeral home. Survivors;...

Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Wiley-Wilson, age 81, of Wake Forest, departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral, 12 Noon, Friday, January 13, 2023, at St. Paul AME Church, 402 W....

Mrs. Louise Augusta Thomas McDonald Garner

Ms. Louise Augusta McDonald, 97, of Richmond, VA, departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Funeral, 1:30 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Cary First Christian Church, 1109 Evans Road, Cary. The Rev. Michael Brickhouse, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 1 PM to 1:30 PM, prior to the service. Interment, Cary First Christian Church Cemetery, Cary. Public viewing, 2 PM - 6 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the funeral home. Mrs. McDonald...

Ms. Louise Augusta McDonald, 97, of Richmond, VA, departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Funeral, 1:30 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Cary First Christian Church, 1109...

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