The Obituary Section

Carolyn Olive Thompson

, North Carolina

October 9, 2026

Carolyn Marie Thompson nee Olive passed away on October 10 2026. Carolyn was born on June 1 1947 in New Hill NC to the late Robert Millard Olive and Elizabeth Lee Olive. Carolyn was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by hard work strength and a deep love for her family. She built a successful career in the insurance industry working her way up from an entrylevel position eventually becoming Associate Vice President. Through her dedication professionalism and determination she achieved great success and left a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of working alongside her. Outside of her professional accomplishments she found joy in the simple pleasures that made life beautiful. She loved shopping especially at Belk at Crabtree Valley Mall. She also enjoyed gardening spending time at the beach and appreciating the beauty of the world around her. She loved visiting and conversing with her…

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Anne Epps Winters

, North Carolina

October 8, 2026

Anne Epps Winters 82 of Apex NC passed away on Friday October 9 2026. Anne was born in Greenville SC to the late Eugene and Elizabeth Epps. Anne loved time spent with family and friends. She loved the beach and shagging to beach music with her late husband Truman Winters where she spent most of her latter years until moving to Apex to be closer to family. She was content in her recent years with a glass of wine and playing solitaire. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her late husband Truman Winters her daughter Leslie HayesRivet and brothers Johnny and Charles Epps. She is survived by her son James George and fiance Robbi Dry her brother Danny Epps and wife Cindy her grandchildren Hayden Johnsie Tanner and Alex. When you optout your preferences are applied on a browser and device basis and you will…

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Anthony Wayne Weichel

, North Carolina

Wayne lived a Christcentered life and was an active member of Apex Baptist Church where he served as a deacon spent several years teaching thirdgrade Sunday school with his wife and was a member of the BrewerCessna Sunday school class. His love of baseball was shown from being on numerous softball teams throughout his life from Western Wake Hospital Apex Baptist Disturbing Elements and several other teams sometimes playing in three different leagues at a time. An artist at heart he had remarkable creativity that was shown through paintings building WWII model airplanes creating intricate Halloween costumes and turning Christmas decorations into something truly magical. Wayne never met a stranger he had a genuine love for people. He created meaningful friendships with those he met on the softball field and through his church involvement. He also had a tender heart towards animals shown by the many pets especially his cat…

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Delois Burnett

, North Carolina

A celebration of life service will be held Thursday October 15 2026 at 12pm at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Apex. Family will receive visitors at the family home daily from 1pm 7pm. Address 6771 Hwy 751 Durham NC 27713

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