Obituaries

Jan 20, 2026

Carrie Pearl Robinson, born on January 3, 1943, and beloved by many, passed away on January 20, 2026. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and a firm commitment to her family and friends. Carrie was known for her warm heart and infectious smile, which left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Having spent her early years under the...

Dec 18, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kenner Utley who departed this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at WakeMed in Cary.

Public Viewing:  1:00PM-5:00PM, Friday, December 26, 2025 at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Funeral Service:  12:00PM, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at...

Nov 16, 2025

Gale Rayford was born on July 11,1962 to Virginia Rose Blackwell in Manhattan, New York.  She departed this life on Saturday, November 16. 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Preceding her in death, her Mother, Virginia Rose Blackwell and her twin Sister Dale Robinson.

She leaves to mourn her death three daughters,...

Nov 7, 2025

Virginia Thomas Blackwell of Holly Springs, departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Public Viewing:  Wednesday, November 12, 2025  2:30PM-6:00PM at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Funeral Service:   Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:00PM at Holly Springs United Church of Christ, 116 Third Street, Holly Springs with a visitation preceding...

Aug 10, 2025

David Lee Richardson, 75, of Holly Springs departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Funeral Service:  Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Holly Springs United Church of Christ , 116 Third Street, Holly Springs, with a family visitation from 1:30PM-2:00PM preceding the service.

Survivors:  Son, David Lamont Richardson of Cary ;Four Daughters,...

Jul 27, 2025

Mary Ann Sanders of Willow Spring, departed this life on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Mary Ann was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend.  Born and raised in Middletown, NJ, she attended Middletown South High School, graduating in 1981.  Mary Ann attended college in Pennsylvania, graduating from Lycoming College, Lycoming, PA in 1985 with a...

Jun 11, 2025

Raymond Love Scott, Jr. of Apex, departed this life Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Public Viewing:  1:00PM-6:00PM, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Funeral Service:  12:00PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Holly Springs United Church of Christ, 116 Third Street, Holly Springs with a visitation preceding the service...

Jun 9, 2025

Leslie Sheryl Bremser departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2025.  The family will honor her privately at a later date.

Jun 6, 2025

Virginia Chenille Prince of Holly Springs peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her home.

Public Viewing:  Friday, June 13, 2025 at Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs from 1:00PM-6:00PM

Funeral Service:  Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Holly Springs United Church of Christ, 116 Third Street,...

Jun 1, 2025

Haywood Lee Richardson, formerly of Holly Springs, departed this life on June 1, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00AM at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Apr 20, 2025

Pastor Mary Jane Patterson of Holly Springs, departed this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Public Viewing: Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1:00PM-5:00PM at Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Funeral Service:  Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00PM at Macedonia Apostolic Church, 9805 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh with a family visitation preceding...

Apr 11, 2025

Yesenia Arcadia Tovar departed this precious life on Friday, April 11, 2025.  The family will celebrate her life privately.

Mar 21, 2025

Wade Vernon Prince, Sr., formerly of Holly Springs, departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Public Viewing:  Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 1:00PM-5:00PM at Prince Funeral Home.

Funeral Service:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00PM preceded by a family visitation from 12:30PM-1.00PM at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Mar 10, 2025

Margaret Ocia Seagraves departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Public Viewing;  Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 1:00PM-5:00PM  at Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Funeral Service:  Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00PM at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Interment:  Prince Cemetery

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Mar 7, 2025

Leila Mae Thompson, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Leila was born in Douglas, Arizona, the second of three children born to William Claude Huish Jr. and Ora Mae Schwantes.  She was raised in Elfrida, Arizona, where she met the love of her life, Angus...

Jan 19, 2025

Karl "Sweet Pea" Beckwith of Holly Springs, departed this life on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Memorial Service:  Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00PM; preceded by a visitation from 1:30PM-2:00PM at Prince Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs

Survivors:  Daughter, Tiffany McLean of Lillington, NC; One grandson, Elijah McLean of Lillington; Matriarch of...

Jan 15, 2025

Debra Jo Hauser of Holly Springs, departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.   The family will honor her life privately.

Jan 11, 2025

Joseph A. Willis departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025,  Services will be handled by Clark Funeral Home, Kannapolis, NC.

Jan 11, 2025

Kai Hudson Volat departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025.   The family will honor him privately.

Dec 4, 2024

Colan Junior Cotten, 73, of Apex, departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Funeral Service:  Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:00PM at Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs with a visitation preceding the service from 11:30AM-12:00PM.

Public Viewing:  Monday, December 9, 2024 from 1:00PM-4:00PM, Prince Funeral Home, 301 Bass Lake Road,...