Connie Poole Winterberger of Garner, NC departed this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Survivors:  Husband, Shawn Winterberger of the home; Daughter, Brandi Coleman (Chris) of Apex, NC; Son, Ren Russell (April) of Holly Springs, NC; Sisters, Geraldine Norris and Joan Ellington, both of Apex, NC; Brothers, Bud Poole of Garner, NC and Jerry Poole of Fayetteville, NC; 4 Grandchildren.

Stephon Devon Smith, Sr of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. NO PUBLIC VIEWING, Monday, June 21, 2021. Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivors:  Son, Stephon Devon Smith, Jr of Raleigh, NC; Mother, Alecia Brown of Raleigh, NC; Father,...

Samuel Smith, Jr of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Friday, June 11, 2021. Public Viewing: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home. Funeral Service:  1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Baptist Grove Baptist Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC. Limited Capacity Visitation:  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment:  Baptist Grove Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Survivors:  Wife, Anne Smith of the home; Daughter,...

Juanita  Matthews Worsley of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Public Viewing: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home. Graveside Service:  11:00 AM, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Carolina Biblical Gardens, 1530 Creech Road, Garner, NC. Survivors:  Sons, John Worsley, Jr, Honolulu, HI and Floyd Worsley, Sr; Grandson, Floyd Worsley, Jr, both of Houston, TX.Juanita  Matthews Worsley of Raleigh, NC departed this life on...

Dorothy Verselle Jones Davis of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivor:  Sister, Christine Jones Lee of Raleigh, NC; Niece, Yolanda Lee; Great-Niece, LaTrice Smith; Great-Great Nieces, LaDell and...

Betty Marlene Pratt Lewis of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Funeral Service:  1:00 PM, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivors:  Husband, Carl Lewis of the home; Son, Brian Lewis (Rachel) of Raleigh, NC; Sister, Juanita Dowd (James) of New Bern, NC; Brothers, James...

Keith Alexander Vandergrift, Sr of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Funeral Service:  3:00 PM, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  2:30 PM - 3:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Survivors:  Wife,  Stephanie Berry Vandergrift; Son, Keith Alexander Vandergrift, Jr, both of Fuquay Varina, NC; Sister, Pamela Vandergrift Douglas (Doug, Sr); Brother, Paul Vandergrift III, all of...

Dr. Ulysses Grant Whitworth, Jr, DVM, departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Public Viewing:  3:00PM - 8:00PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Funeral service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC.  Visitation: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, preceding the funeral service, at the chapel. Interment:  1:00 pm, Friday, June 18, 2021 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1565 Oakland Road,...

Robert Earl Jones of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Public Viewing: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Mount Hope Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Survivors:  Daughter, Denisha Hill of Clayton, NC; Son, Courtney Hill of...

Rev. Dr. Lillie M. Ragland of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021.  Public Viewing: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home, 2500 Poole Road Raleigh, NC 27610. Funeral Service: 11:30 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Wesleyan First Church of Deliverance, 1201 Boyer Street, Raleigh, NC 27610. Visitation: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, preceding the funeral service at the church. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Survivors: Daughters, Carolyn...