Cremation Society of the Carolinas / Capital Funeral Home

08/21/2026

Cynthia L. Overman, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born on August 23, 1961 in Orange County, California, Cynthia was the daughter of Richard Mercier, Sr. and Evelyn Mercier.
Cynthia's greatest joy was her family. She loved deeply and treasured th...

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08/21/2026

Dr. Jean S. Huryn, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter and Dorothea Scherz and grew up there along with her brother Walter (Bud) and sister Dora. She attended Fenn College (now Clevelan...

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08/20/2026

Funeral Director Truths #2:

Long before the service starts,
we're watching forecasts.
Do we need umbrellas?
Extra water?
Shade?

Families have enough on their minds. We want them focused on honoring their loved one,
not worrying about the weather.

08/19/2026

Cremation is not a one-size-fits-all decision.

Families have many options when it comes to honoring a loved one through cremation, from simple arrangements to personalized services and meaningful memorials. Our team is here to answer questions, explain choices, and help each family create a tribute that feels right for them.

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08/18/2026

Blake Aydless was kind, loving, gentle, and generous man and a true Southern gentleman. He was devoted and loving husband to Betty, his wife of 60 years, and a loving and caring father to their son Billy and daughter-in-law Lisa. He was successful and accomplished in his work, respected in his commu...

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08/16/2026

This month in “Remembering Their Story” we’re looking back at the King himself - Elvis Presley, who passed away on August 16, 1977.

Behind the fame, friends and family remembered a man who never forgot where he came from. Elvis was known for quiet, spontaneous generosity—gifting cars, homes and even cash to people he barely knew.

His funeral was held at Graceland two days after his death. Thousands of fans came to pay their respects, and an estimated 80,000 people lined the route as the funeral procession traveled through Memphis to Forest Hill Cemetery. He was later laid to rest in Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where people from around the world still visit today.

Every August, fans continue to gather at Graceland to celebrate his life—a reminder that how we’re remembered often has less to do with what we accomplished and more to do with how we made people feel.

💛 What’s a story you’d want people to tell about you?

08/14/2026

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA — Charles D. (Dave) Benedict, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was 79 years old.

Born on April 29, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dave grew up in LaGrange, Indiana. He graduated fr...

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08/14/2026

Funeral Director Truths #27: We can tie a necktie faster than a NASCAR pit crew.

It is one of those little skills that comes with the job. Whether it is helping a family member before a service or making sure every detail looks just right, funeral directors are always ready to step in where needed.

08/14/2026

Jean Nance Edwards of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Fountain Crossroads in Edgecombe County to the late Lee Herman Wilson and Sarah Elizabeth Griffin. Jean graduated from Bethel High School and later moved to Raleigh to attend business schoo...

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08/11/2026

David Elwood Aman was born March 20, 1949. He was born to Geneva Davis Aman of Tarboro NC and Howard Elwood Aman of Jacksonville NC.

David Graduated from Jacksonville Senior High School and attended East Carolina University. While attending East Carolina University, he earned his Art and...

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