Obituaries

2061 obituaries since August 2021

We’re honored to be able to provide every family that chooses City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations a free-of-charge, shareable online obituary to honor their loved ones as well as an easy-to-use platform that allows them to update it in their own time. Here are recent obituaries that families have posted. If you’re looking for a specific obituary, you can search above, or view all obituaries here.

Willie Brooks Stone
Willie Brooks Stone

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Age 82 – Died 07/27/2023


Willie will be missed and always remembered for her delicious, homemade cakes and her love for her family. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky. Her mother was Rosa Gibson, and father, Festus Brooks. Willie was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Donald L. Stone, older siste...

John Howard Norwood, Jr.
John Howard Norwood, Jr.

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Age 67 – Died 07/26/2023


John Howard Norwood, Jr. (“Johnny”), age 67, passed away at his home surrounded by close family, on July 26, 2023. After a difficult battle with cancer, Johnny’s family and friends take comfort in knowing he now rests in peace. We can’t imagine how many miles he’s already put on ...

Weston Schofield
Weston Schofield

Cary, North Carolina

Age 72 – Died 07/26/2023


In Loving Memory of Weston Schofield, a true hero and Vietnam veteran, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he will be remembered for his unwavering love and care for those around him. He was bor...

Ann Hall
Ann Hall

Cary, North Carolina

Age 75 – Died 07/25/2023


Ann Boswell Hall, 75, of Cary, NC awakened anew on 7/25/2023 after a brief illness. She was born on October 21st, 1947 in Rocky Mount, NC. She befriended anyone who wanted to be a friend, and always had no problem making anyone laugh and feel immediately comfortable. A lover o...

John "Curt" Hale
John "Curt" Hale

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 67 – Died 07/25/2023


John "Curt" Hale, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, surrounded by family, in hospice at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.   John was born in Springfield, Vermont on May 10, 1956, the son of Worden Hale, and Frances (Keene) Hale who are both deceased.  ...

Tommie Lee Rogers
Tommie Lee Rogers

Durham, North Carolina

Age 80 – Died 07/24/2023


Tommie Lee Rogers of Durham, NC died peacefully of complications from a stroke on July 24, 2023 at the Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Tommie was born in Kinston, NC on November 20, 1942. He grew up in Saratoga, NC and graduated from NC State University. He worked ...

John T. Hebert
John T. Hebert

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Age 74 – Died 07/24/2023


We are disheartened to share the news that our beloved father, companion, and friend John Hebert of Wake Forest passed away after a long illness. He transitioned peacefully on July 24 th surrounded by family. John was born April 15 th , 1949, in Worcester Massachusetts. He was pr...

Rhumell Ross
Rhumell Ross

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 95 – Died 07/23/2023


Rhumell Campbell Ross, 95, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was a resident of Sunrise of Raleigh, and previously Magnolia Glen Retirement Community. Rhumell is survived by her daughter, Terri Hepler(Tom) of Raleigh; sons Mike Ross(Cindy) of Charlotte, and Steve Ross of Wilmingt...

Our Promise

Apples to Apples

Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.


The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.

Genuine Care

We're committed to providing families within our community unsurpassed service before, during and after the time of loss.


Our staff will provide clear communication to your family through each step as we move forward from the original phone call notifying us of a death to the time we deliver the urn back to your family. We will treat your family with the utmost respect, as we honor the wishes of your loved one.


We promise to make this process affordable and as endurable as possible.

State Wide

Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.


Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.

Our Services

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Direct Cremation

$1196.75

Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.

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Cremation with Solidified Remains

$2875.66

We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.

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Cremation with Visitation

$1917.84

City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.

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Immediate Burial

$2497.50

An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.

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Traditional Funeral

$5866.98

We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.

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Green Burial

$3033.75

This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.

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Aquamation

$2640.59

As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.

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