Leisa Lajune Brewer of Knightdale, departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sandra McNeil, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Pearl Ophelia Irving, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Funeral Service:  11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Interment:  Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivor:  Daughter, Cyretha Irving Knobloch (Oliver).

Lois Alfreda Baldwin Melvin, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on September 20, 2020. Funeral Service;  11:00 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Interment:  Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, NC. Survivors:  Husband, Garland Melvin of the home; Daughter, Tomica Melvin of Tampa, FL; Sister, Mary Spencer of Asheboro, NC;...

Marie Meadows Gibbs was born to the parents of the late Curtis,Sr and Thelma Jones Meadows 95years ago on May 5, 1925 in Granville County and went home to eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2020.  She was the second of five siblings who were all boys! So it was fitting for her to be referred to as “Sis”or “Sunshine”by her five brothers.  As a child, she was nurtured by a Christian family who balanced hard work, spiritual...

Virginia Ann Dortch, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Survivors:  Daughters, Betty Harris of NJ, Debra Howard of Raleigh, NC, Patricia Dortch of NJ and Rose Dortch of Raleigh, NC; Sister, Eloise Truesdale of SC; 7 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren.

William Larry Flowers peacefully departed this life at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born in Teachey, North Carolina (little Maple Hill) to the parents of the late William Henry (Shoat) and Catherine Vernell (Nell) Flowers on February 9, 1950. Larry is a member of Adoram Baptist Church in Wallace, N.C. where he has life-long, beloved friends. He graduated from Charity High School in Duplin County. After graduation, Larry honorable served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division...

Angela Barnes, of Garner, NC departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Funeral Service:  1:00 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Visitation:  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Survivors:  Husband, Timothy Barnes of the home; Daughters, Shanique Barnes, Shaday Barnes, Candice Jacobs (Glenn), and Allison Branch; Sons, Nico Barnes (Latisha), Jayshawn Barnes, all of Raleigh, NC and...

George Ferrell, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Funeral Service:  1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Public Viewing: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM at Lea Funeral Home. Visitation:  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at the chapel. Survivors: Wife, Jenny Ferrell of the home; Daughter, Cheryl Pettiford of Raleigh, NC; Sisters, Ruby...

Gertrude "Pattie" Cobbs, of Raleigh, NC departed this life on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Memorial Service:  1:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church, 3425 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC. Survivors:  Husband, Freddie Cobbs of the home; Daughters, Sylvia Pegram of Petersburg, VA; Sisters Eleanor Norris ( Carl), Gwendolyn Van Dunk, Linda Hickman, and Alfretta Van Dunk; Brothers, Westley Van Dunk (Carmen) and Larry Van Dunk, all of...