Ronald Wayne Upchurch
August 9, 2026
Ronald Wayne Upchurch, 78, of Johnston County, passed away on August 9, 2026. He was born in Durham, NC to Lucius Upchurch and Gladys Clark, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Durham High School and was drafted to Vietnam to serve two years that gave him the agent orange that eventually would kill him. He came back to...
Marie Coats Watson
August 9, 2026
Marie Coats Watson, age 95, of Angier, NC died on Sunday, August 9, 2026 . Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at Angier Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. A more detailed obituary is forthcoming.A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home.
Thelma Floyd
August 9, 2026
Thelma Lee Blackwell Floyd went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family.
In addition to her parents and siblings, Thelma was preceded in death by her loving husband, L.C. Floyd.
Thelma was born in Fairbluff, North Carolina to Adrian and Eula Blackwell. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Kuritz (John)...
Judy Datt Brethauer
August 8, 2026
Judy Brethauer, 70, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on August 08,2026.
Born on March 27,1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was born to Raymond Lewis and Dolores (Sines) Datt. Judy stayed in Shaler Township later graduating from Shaler High School. Judy enjoyed many occupations throughout her life including Preschool Teacher, School Bus Driver, Pizza Chef, Grocery...
Metta Burrichter Price
August 6, 2026
Metta B. Price, 83, a cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved sister and treasured friend, passed away on August 6, 2026.
Born on August 28, 1942, Metta was the daughter of August and Osa Burrichter. She grew up and spent her childhood in Homestead, Florida before attending the International School in Geneva, Switzerland, and later the McDuffie School in Springfield, Massachusetts. She...
Robert Scott Spears
August 5, 2026
Robert Scott Spears, 62, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Born June 12, 1964 in Greenville, SC, he is the son of Robert Anthony Spears and Lynn White Case.
Scott was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a keen observer of the world around him and could spin ordinary events, like an Uber ride or a trip...
Linda Smith Brown
August 2, 2026
Linda Smith Brown, 78, of Garner, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2nd, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Linda, the daughter of the late Horace and Edith Smith, from Dortches, NC, was born on August 11, 1947. Raised with a deep and unwavering faith in God, Linda knew from a young age...
Julian Thomas Lassiter
August 2, 2026
Julian Thomas Lassiter Jr., "Tommy", 84, rejoined his beloved wife, Maxine on August 2, 2026. Even with his full, long life, it was cut short in a tragic auto accident. He will always be remembered for the love he had for his family, and his kindness to everyone he met. He leaves behind a heartbroken community and family. His passion...
Ronald Alan "Ron" Crowson
August 1, 2026
World-famous geophysicist, Ronald Alan "Ron" Crowson, 76, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026.
He was born in Edgecombe County on December 18, 1949, the son of Henry W. "Sam" Crowson and Myrtle Wetmore Crowson.
Ron attended East Carolina University, where he joined the Pirate Nation and particularly loved ECU football. For anyone that met Ron, they knew his love of rocks and science. Ron also never...
Carolyn Sue Warner
July 29, 2026
Carolyn Sue Hill was born on January 19, 1942 in Charleston, WV to Oval Buell Hill and Mary Virginia Phillips Hill. She grew up in Dunbar, WV with her sisters, Bunny and Kathy, and also enjoyed time with their Aunt Marion and Uncle Doc in Wheeling, WV. She attended Chatham College in Pittsburgh for a year where she worked as...
Kelly Anne Lockamy Betters
July 29, 2026
GARNER - Kelly Anne Lockamy Betters, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
She was born in Wayne County on March 17, 1943, the daughter of the late Burbank and Ruth Lockamy. Raised in Sampson County, she graduated from Hobbton High School in Newton Grove and went on to attend Miller-Motte Business School in Wilmington. Following her studies, Kelly went...
Mary Clark
July 29, 2026
Mary Catherine Sommers passed away on July 29, 2026 at Oak Hill Assisted Living. She was born December 16,1942 to Bernard and Catherine Sommers in Topeka, KS. She met her husband Bob while he was stationed at Forbes Air Force Base and they married August 4, 1962. They had three girls while living in Topeka and moved to Raleigh, NC...
Eva Grace Davalos
July 28, 2026
Eva Grace Davalos, affectionately known as "Mommoms" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord after a life devoted to faith, family, and love.
Eva was born on September 19, 1933, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Nivardo Nuñez and Esther (Yépez) Nuñez. One of nine children, she was raised on a self-sustaining family ranch where she developed...
Hilton Douglas Johnson
July 27, 2026
Hilton Douglas "Doug" Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.
Doug was born on November 15, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, to Hilton Hugh Johnson and Lottie Elizabeth Leatherwood, who preceded him in death. Although his given name was Hilton, he was known and loved by family and friends as Doug. He proudly served his country in the United...
Walton "Oliver" Banks
July 26, 2026
RALEIGH - Walton "Oliver" Banks, 95, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born June 22, 1931, in Garner, North Carolina, to the late Paul Kennon Banks and Portia Alderman Banks.
Mr. Banks proudly served in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge. He later graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree...
Carol Ann Pregent
July 25, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow and faith in the Lord, the Pregent family shares that Carol Ann (Tavares) Pregent, 79, of Garner, NC, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by generations of her loving family.
The second of four children, Carol was born on September 21, 1946, in New Bedford, MA, to Muriel Violette (Levesque) Tavares, a licensed practical nurse, and...
Marlene Ferrell Mitchell
July 25, 2026
Marlene Ferrell Mitchell, 88, passed away on July 25, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born in Angier, North Carolina, to the late William Andrew Ferrell and Lucy Adams Ferrell. She made her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she lived a life centered on faith, family, and love.
Marlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Esther Mae Prevatt
July 24, 2026
With heartfelt sorrow, the family of Esther Mae Parker Prevatt, age 83, announces her passing on July 24, 2026. Born on February 8, 1943, in Lumberton, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Dr. Roy Parker and Mamie Lamb Parker, both of whom preceded her in death.
Esther spent her working years keeping accounting books for businesses in farm equipment and...
