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Bhasker is survived by his wife Geetha, two children Rajesh (Rekha) and Kavita (Johann), and two grandchildren Arjun and Neel. A small private ceremony and last rites were conducted prior to cremation. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to a charity or cause of your choosing."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/13/2021","age":84,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/e157076e920f152331350c0d254316d0/PB_Rao_619f658efc.jpeg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"950163ca-1e71-5b1d-8d81-1feb32c09f80","slug":"2021-11-09-Gloria-Barber","name":"Gloria Barber","content":{"data":{"content":"Gloria E. Barber, age 75, of Stephens Glen, Youngsville, NC died November 9 at her home. Arrangements are with City of Oaks Funeral Home in Raleigh.\n\nGloria was born September 12, 1946, in the Town of Lorraine, NY, daughter of Alfred and Florence Elliott. She graduated from Mannsville-Manor Central School, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from SUNY Oswego and had a 35 year career with the Orange County NY department of Social Services.\n\nGloria moved to North Carolina in 2009, and loved her home in the Stephens Glen community, Youngsville, NC. \nA marriage to John Barber ended in divorce. Gloria is survived by 8 siblings: Roselyn Elliott (Lester Bares), Richmond, VA, Eleanor Duvall, Ogden, UT, Janet(Jerry) Morris, Tahlequah, OK, Alfred Elliott, Lorraine, NY, Frances Bates, Carthage, NY, Helen Bonaparte, Henderson, NC, Steven (Linda) Elliott, Adams Center, NY, Barbara Tifft, Syracuse, NY, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a niece, Michelle Perry, and brothers-in-law Michael Bonaparte, and Malcolm Duvall.\n\nGloria's determination and faith sustained her throughout her life. She was a generous soul who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. \n"}},"city":"Youngsville","county":"FRANKLIN","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/09/2021","age":75,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/3497c23550c49735f50c2682db1b9f5f/Gloria_Barber_87fe4cef2f.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"31cae4cd-31e4-5eed-9e64-54667520c4c6","slug":"brian-james-messina","name":"Brian James Messina","content":{"data":{"content":"Brian James Messina, age 26, of Cary, NC, died on November 6, 2021 of a drug overdose while traveling in Colombia, South America. \n\nA 2018 summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina State University, Brian completed a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Spanish.\n\nBrian is loved by countless family members, friends, students, and fellow travelers across the country and around the world. Passionate about travel, languages, and other cultures, Brian most recently explored Vietnam and Ecuador while teaching English and working as a freelance writer.  \n\nBrian was complex. He was funny, kind, super smart, witty, sarcastic, introverted, and sometimes exuberant. Brian made us laugh, and he made us think.\n\nBrian is survived by his parents, Jim and Suzanne Messina of Cary, NC; his sisters, Caitlin and Stephanie Messina of Cary, NC; his grandparents, Jim and Karin Messina of Mansfield, MA, Judy Mellor of Apex, NC, and David Rulison of St. Augustine, FL; his uncle Stephen Messina of Quincy, MA; his aunt Katherine Messina of Northampton, MA; his aunt Heidi Karl and uncle Kevin Karl of Jacksonville, FL; and his cousins, Adam Karl and Lydia Karl of Orlando, FL.\n\nBrian was preceded in death by his grandfather Ken Pierce.\n\nA celebration of Brian’s life is planned for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2:30 pm at the Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave. in Cary, NC. All are welcome to attend.\n\nIn lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the following organization that was important to Brian: Healing Transitions - A Place for Recovery of Raleigh, NC at https://healing-transitions.org/donate/.\n"}},"city":"Cary","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"11/06/2021","age":26,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/b84835fffeb62f9b00db7e0fe1f39978/Brian_Messina_obit_photo_9ef076dc17.JPG"}}}},{"node":{"id":"ddd79b17-8947-54cb-8ea0-1ca0cec68a86","slug":"2021-11-04-Jordan-Smith","name":"Jordan Anne Smith","content":{"data":{"content":"Jordan Anne Smith\n\nOctober 7, 1973 - November 4, 2021\n\nRaleigh , North Carolina - Jordan Anne Smith, 48, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021 at UNC Rex Healthcare.\nShe was born October 7th, 1973 in Richmond, VA to Gretchen Fracher Hardage and John Jordan Smith.\nShe graduated from Jesse O. Sanderson High School and attended St. Mary's College. She was presented at the 1993 Terpsichorean Debutante Ball in Raleigh.\n\nJordan had a special God given gift with children. Growing up, she was adored by neighborhood children and she spent countless hours babysitting while being a big sister to many. She cared deeply about her pets, both dogs and cats, many of whom were rescued. She gave them unconditional love and fulfillment and they did the same for her.\n\nShe is survived by her mother, Gretchen Fracher Hardage of Raleigh; her father John Jordan Smith of Atlantic Beach; her brother and sister-in-law Carter and Sarah Smith and nephews S. Rhodes Smith, Hayes Smith and James Kenyon Smith, all of Winston-Salem; and her special dog Lily. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.\n\nA memorial service will be held in Raleigh at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road on Wednesday, December 1st at 2 PM.\nThe family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603 or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"11/04/2021","age":48,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/0484e052b96f18aff2120fbd63991501/Jordan_Smith_04dfb02eb9.jfif"}}}},{"node":{"id":"954c6145-8cbd-5861-be9f-b1cc7d86385a","slug":"ivan-miguel-pastrana-vega","name":"Ivan Miguel Pastrana-Vega","content":{"data":{"content":"As a parent you never imagine losing a child, planning a funeral, or picking out the last outfit your child will wear but unfortunately for us that is what we are left to do. We are completely broken and beside our selves with grief and loss but like Kayly said “mom we will get through this because that is what Ivan would have wanted” \n\nWe ask for some privacy during this time and we hope everyone understands. \n\nIván Miguel Pastrana-Vega was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. \n\nIván had recently graduated from West Johnston High School where he played soccer for 4 years. For all who knew him they knew how much he loved playing soccer and how intense and seriously he played every game. He had continued to play soccer with his dad on Sundays in the Coats Hispanic Soccer League where they recently won a championship. He had one more season of travel soccer in the Spring with his travel team of many years the Strikers. \n\nIván was working with his uncles at their tire shop to save money to buy a new Jeep Wrangler. Friday night as he went to dinner with his parents and sister he shared this news with them with the biggest smile on his face. \n\nIvan had plans to attend Wake Tech for Automotive Systems Technology in the Spring. He was very exited to start this new journey in his life. Iván had so many plans to restore classic cars with his dad as they both shared a passion and love for their classic cars, especially their 1964 Chevy Impala. \n\nYesterday morning Ivan Pastrana departed his earthly body and went to be with our lord. Although this is a very tough moment for his family, they are thankful for the 18 years they were able to love him and see him grow up. \n\nIván is survived by his parents Miguel Pastrana and Ana Vega, sister Kayly Pastrana, grandparents Maricruz Gonzalez, Ernestina Lopez, Miguel Arturo Pastrana, uncles Israel Pastrana, Jose Ivan Pastrana (Violeta Silva), Carlos Milian (Adrienne Milian), Eduardo Gomez (Rebecca Perez), Gloria Milian (Alejandro Bernache), cousins Edwin Pastrana, Gael Pastrana, Karla Pastrana, Ian Milian, Isabella Milian, Ana Gomez, Kimberly Gomez, Angel Gomez, Carlos Milian, and Stephanie Villalobos, his beloved girlfriend Crystal Lopez, and many many relatives and friends. \n\nRest In Peace our sweet boy. We will miss you every single minute of every single day. We love you more than you would ever know. \n\nThe family will receive visitors Friday 11/5\nVisitation: 10-11am \nMass: 11am \nSt. Ann Catholic Church \n4057 US-70 BUS, Clayton, NC \n\nWe ask that only immediate family be with us at the gravesite. Please be respectful of our last wishes."}},"city":"Angiel","county":"Johnston ","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"10/31/2021","age":18,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/604fc1344a54830c1f4b457d296f259e/Ivan_a091ba18be.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"4159b7b4-a252-50a0-99c4-808ec959e72f","slug":"2021-10-31-Gregory-Stephens","name":"Gregory Stephens","content":{"data":{"content":"Greg was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 16, 1951 to the late Willard Earl Stephens and Jane R Stephens, and passed peacefully after a short illness.  He will be dearly missed and forever loved by his wife, Suzanne; son Kirk and wife Terri; son William and partner Keri; grandchildren Emily and Ryan.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son, Scott Gregory Stephens.\n\n \n\nGreg has been described by many as the most talented person they knew.  He could fix anything and was passionate about doing everything to the very best of his ability.  The list of his hobbies was endless.  He was a patriot to the core and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force.  He had a good, generous heart and a strong belief that he was a child of God.\n\n \n\nA memorial service will be held at Woodhaven Baptist Church, 4000 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex, NC on Thursday, November 11 at 3pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Samaritan’s Purse will be graciously accepted.\n\n \n\nFor additional information or for service details, please reach out to the family directly."}},"city":"Apex","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/31/2021","age":70,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/a8a2807e44606783a8d8030051fd4db6/small_889349d1fd.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"d598a41d-5598-5f91-9f29-331c94000877","slug":"peggy-anne-gillikin-beaman","name":"Peggy Anne Gillikin \"PG\" Beaman","content":{"data":{"content":"Peggy Anne Gillikin “PG” Beaman, formally of Greensboro, NC, was born in New Bern, North Carolina on August 10, 1930 to the late Ernest and Annie Mae Fulcher Gillikin. Surrounded by the love of her family, PG’s last days, like her life, were filled with family, laughter, and music.  \n\nRaised in historic New Bern, NC PG was a “straight A” student and was the head majorette for her high school. She studied piano with a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music and won a scholarship to Women’s College in Greensboro (UNC-G) where she sang Acapella Choir and focused on her gifts of voice and piano. As a guest soloist at church one Sunday she met her future husband, Oliver J. Beaman. Together, they had 3 children and created a family rich in love in Greensboro, NC.\n\nA woman of deep faith, PG devoted her life to, and found great joy in, rearing a family and mentoring them in their faith journeys. What mattered most to her was that her children learn the things that would sustain them through this life to the next: faith, hope, love, respect, integrity, and forgiveness. \n\nMusic was the essence of her being. PG was a concert pianist and won awards for her music compositions. In their early years her children were serenaded to the sounds of her baby grand piano coming from the living room. She made sure that all her children were educated in music as well as the liberal arts. She took them to performances, attended their concerts, and supported their musical interests. PG was as talented at dancing as she was in music. So it’s no surprise that she was awarded Best Dancer while on the Cruise Ship M.S. Bergensfiord, which was used in the movie “Around the World in 80 days”. She was equally passionate about tennis. Her tennis foursome of Greensboro ladies was her weekly joy, and she played the game with gusto into her 80’s. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and was honored to have been recognized for her 38 years of volunteer service with the Cone Hospital Auxiliary.\n\nLike any grandmother, PG was most proud of her 3 grandchildren whom she loved to beat at Scrabble. When she ran out of room taping their pictures on her refrigerator she expanded her display to the kitchen wall. And oh how her family reveled in her kitchen. Jokes were a staple and everyone was “fair game”. There she taught her grandchildren, like her children, that you didn’t have to eat everything on you plate, but you had to try it. \n\nGod’s greatest gift through PG had to have been His love of life. Her absolute joy in living and crediting everything to Him gave no doubt whose we are and why we are here. May we remember the best in her as she inspired the best in us.\n\nPG is survived by her children: Oliver James Beaman, Jr. (Melissa), Raleigh; Ernest Frederick Beaman (Kary), Charlotte; Margaret Anderson Beaman, Raleigh. She was affectionately known as “PG” by her 3 grandchildren: Samuel Bret Beaman, Raleigh; Russell Hand Beaman, Los Angeles, CA; Christopher Frederick Beaman, Charlotte. She was predeceased by her sisters Helen Adair Gillikin, Sybil Justine Gillikin Koenig Sullivan, Mary Elizabeth Gillikin White, and Ernestine Gillikin Edwards.\n\nThe family is profoundly grateful to the compassionate staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge; her caregivers and companions: Patricia Flores and the fine people of Aware Senior Care, and Transitions Life Care.\n\nA Worship service and Celebration of PG’s life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Chapel of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2000 McDonald Ln, Raleigh, NC. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to UNC-G Music Department in Greensboro, NC.\n\nInterment will be held at a private service."}},"city":"Raleigh ","county":"Wake ","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"10/30/2021","age":91,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/5f4508dee2b87776fdfd8ccf558bbf8a/object_Object_0589c205fb.png"}}}},{"node":{"id":"f4eff7c1-02a2-5040-8b88-50acef408665","slug":"2021-10-29-Flora-Bowers","name":"Flora Anna Bowers","content":{"data":{"content":"Flora \"Flo\" Anna Bowers passed on Friday October 29, 2021. She was born in Illinois on December 9, 1964 to Anna Crosslen  and Harvey Bowers and was the middle child of three.  Flo was full of life and lived her life the way she wanted to live it. She is very loved and will be missed until the day we are all reunited. Flo is preceded in death by her grandparents; Decey and Doris Crosslen, her mother; Anna Bryant (Crosslen), and two of her children; Jessica and Russell. She is survived by ex-husband Robert, and their remaining children Christopher (wife Kaylyn) Erin and Molly (husband Joseph) her grandchildren; Jessica, Jewel, Emily, Christopher, Skylee, Lilly and Jaxson, and her great grandchildren; Isabelle, Zoey and Ali Ray, her siblings Kenny and Mary. "}},"city":"Rougemont","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/29/2021","age":56,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/295d6143a8af58ca76bea2582fccc57b/object_Object_b582876619.jpg"}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":8,"skip":1600,"numPages":207,"currentPage":201,"numObits":3774,"featured":true}},
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