Martha Yvonne Lane Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Yvonne Lane of Smithfield, North Carolina, who passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Yvonne Lane to pay them a last tribute.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Martha leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Martha may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nathaniel Ruffin Tingen and Sadie Thigpen Tingen; her husband Kenneth Lane; and her siblings, Iris, Mavis, Dorothy, Brenda, George, Arnold (Red) and James.

She is survived by: her son Franklin Dell Whaley; her grandson Michael Dell Whaley; and her brother Kenneth Tingen.