93, a resident of 2081/2 East Lyon Street, Creedmoor, died Saturday, August 29 at Hillside Nursing and Convalescent Center in Wake Forest. He was the son of the late Frank Ragland and Annie Bridges Ragland. He was a retired employee of Southern States.

He is survived by two daughters, Alfreda Williams of Decauta, GA and Yette Ragland of Dumfries, VA; two sons, Cecil Ragland of Franklinton and Aldric Ragland of Stem; one sister, Lillian McClelland of Creedmoor; and four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, September 2 at 11:00 A.M. at Belton Creek Baptist Church cemetery. A viewing will be held Tuesday, September 1 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Wright Funeral Home. All services will observe Covid-19 guidelines of face masks and social distancing of six feet or more.

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