Joseph Nathaniel Kolliner, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Willie Smith,Jr  of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Memorial Service:  12:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Survivors: Daughter, Ashley Nicole Smith McRae; Son, Lamar Smith, both of Raleigh, NC; Sisters, Sandra Smith of VA, Amanda Smith Lancaster of Creedmoor, NC and Pauline Smith Denning of Zebulon, NC; Brothers, Eugene Harrington and Benjamin Smith, both of Raleigh, NC; 3 Grandchildren.  

Elizabeth Gales, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2019.     Survivors:  Daughters, Marjorie E. Walker of Raleigh, NC and Dora M. Young of NJ; 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren.  

Tiffany Diane Joyner, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN.

  Lauren Rachel Anderson, March 17, 1987 - March 8, 2019, Always Loved, Always Remembered. Lauren passed away suddenly,Friday, March 8, 2019. Her loving memory will be carried on by her Parents, Larry & Linda Anderson; Siblings, Courtney Anderson & Drew Anderson; a host of family and friends. A private ceremony will be held by the immediate family on, March 15, 2019. The family appreciates your prayers and sympathies. No flowers...

Nileshkumar R. Tailor, of Apex, NC departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Service of Remembrance:  10:00  AM - 12:00 PM, Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC.  

Paulette Catherine Kea, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the church. Interment:  Baptist Grove Church Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Survivors;  Husband, Charlie Kea of the home; Son, Tony Kea (Jennifer) of Raleigh, NC; Stepchildren, Sadie Nix, Charlie Dunn, Sandra Gill...

  Lafayette Jerome Stokes, Sr, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Funeral Service:  11:00 AM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Lafayette leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his light: his mother, Thelma Hogan (James) Augusta, GA. Children: Qushon...

Hattie Hooker, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Funeral Service:  11:00 AM, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Lincolnville AME, 6300 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  10:30 AM -11:00 AM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  1:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2019, Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivors:  Son, Ben Hooker (Estelle), Raleigh, NC; Grandchildren, Tony Hooker (Teresa) and Sharon Hooker, all of Raleigh, NC.

Kenneth DeGraffenreid, 57, of Raleigh NC departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Funeral Service: 12:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2019 at Wake Chapel Church, 4509 Bland Rd, Raleigh, NC. Visitation: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the church. Interment:  Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC. Survivors: Wife, Wanda Williams DeGraffenreid of Raleigh, NC; Sons, Zachery DeGraffenreid and Matthew DeGraffenreid of Fuquay Varina, NC; Mother, Eloise...