OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Michael Collier

Michael Collier

September 14, 2025

Michael Brown Collier, age 66, of Benson, NC died on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 5, 1959 in Johnston County, NC to the late Curtis Edward Collier and Elsie Lavee Brown Collier.

He is survived by his son, Chase Edward Collier; his sisters, Denise Collier Stanly and her husband, Mike and Ann Collier...

Jolene Belle McGehee

Jolene Belle McGehee

September 12, 2025

RALEIGH - Jolene Belle McGehee, 84, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born December 26, 1940, in San Bernardino, California, to Stella and Harold Gillard, Jolene devoted her life to family, faith, and education.

Jolene earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and a Master's in Education from Mississippi State University. She spent...

Michelle Greaser

Michelle Greaser

September 11, 2025

Michelle Jay Ledlow Greaser, 60, of Fuquay-Varina, passed peacefully in the company of her loving family on September 11, 2025, after a many years-long battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1965, to the late Jake and Frances Ledlow, she was a woman of strong conviction and social responsibility and will be missed deeply. Her most precious experiences were found...

Barbara Henries

Barbara Henries

September 11, 2025

A full obituary is being prepared and will be available shortly.

A period of visitation will be held at Angier Baptist Church, 155 S Hickory Street, Angier, NC, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, with committal at Harnett Memorial Park, 50 East Cornelius-Harnett Blvd. Lillington NC, to...

Marc Stuart Rose

Marc Stuart Rose

September 9, 2025

Marc Stuart Rose, 65, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September, 9th 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and community.

Born in Raleigh on December 11, 1959, Marc was the beloved son of Leon and Esther Rose and the cherished younger brother of Paul and Sandy. From an early age, Marc was known for his warmth, humor,...

Jimmy Herman Rowell

Jimmy Herman Rowell

September 9, 2025

Jimmy Herman Rowell went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on October 19, 1947, to the late Herman and Mildred Rowell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly Rowell, his sons Brandon and Jordan (Robyn) Rowell and his 5 grandchildren Hannah, Davis, Owen, Lexi and Brady, one...

Mildred Batchelor West

Mildred Batchelor West

September 7, 2025

Mildred Harriet Batchelor (Bunn) West, age 90, of Garner, NC, passed into glory on September 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1934 to the late Erk Batchelor and Annie Williams Batchelor in Franklin county.

Mildred lived a life filled with love, faith, and service. In 1951, she married Robert L. Bunn, and together they...

Adalyn Marie Lee

Adalyn Marie Lee

September 5, 2025

Born sleeping on September 5, 2025

With profound sorrow and everlasting love, we announce that our precious baby girl, Adalyn Marie Lee, was born into the arms of angels on September 5, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Though her time with us was far too brief, she filled our hearts with endless love and hope.

Adalyn is the beloved daughter of Destiny...

Jeffrey Teasley

Jeffrey Teasley

September 5, 2025

Jeffrey Clint Teasley, age 48, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died on Friday, September 5, 2025 in WakeMed-Raleigh. He was born on April 16, 1977 in Johnston County, NC, to Jerry Teasley and the late Wilma Jean Johnson Teasley.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife Idalia Grajales Teasley; his step-daughter, Martha Paola Grajales Infante; his step-grandson, Isaac...

Carol Lane

Carol Lane

September 5, 2025

Carol Rose Lane passed away peacefully in the evening of September 5, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Bennettsville, SC on March 21, 1950, the first of 4 daughters of the late Ruth Rachels Lane and S. Grady Lane.

Carol grew up on the family farm and graduated from Scotland High School in Laurinburg. She attended Wingate College, receiving a business degree. For many...

Mary Lovelock

Mary Lovelock

September 5, 2025

RALEIGH - Mary Rutherford Lovelock, 78, passed away on September 5, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in London, England on September 18, 1946, the first child of Dr. John E. Lovelock of Crushington, New Zealand and Cynthia Wells James of Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her husband, W. Robert "Bob" Chapman and a brother, Lucien...

James Buck

James Buck

September 4, 2025

James Robert Buck, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 1, 1958, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late James Buck and Geraldine Buck, James was raised in Garner and graduated from Garner High School in 1977.

James is survived by his sons, Dylan Joseph Buck of Apex NC, Dustin...

Betty Dale Edwards

Betty Dale Edwards

September 4, 2025

Betty Dale Edwards, 82, of Raleigh, NC peacefully departed to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025.

Born June 24, 1943, to her mother Alma Parrish Hicks and father Thomas Hardy Hicks.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was a North Carolina native and a class of 1961 graduate from Broughton High School in Raleigh. She was...

James Hester

James Hester

September 3, 2025

James Robert Hester89, of Garner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

He was born in Cumberland County, lived in Sampson County, and his family eventually moved to Harnett County near family. He is the son of the late Robert I. Hester and Madie Ray Hester.

He is survived by his wife Christine Hester, sons, Barry Hester of Raleigh and Darrin...

Larry Allen

Larry Allen

September 2, 2025

Larry Wilson Allen, 73, of Fuquay-Varina went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Wilson and Edith Turner Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Allen; sons, Seth Allen (Shannon), Jacob Allen (Lauren), both of Greenville; daughters, Katina Shaw (Marvin) of Cary, Holly Partin of...

Mary Headrick

Mary Headrick

September 1, 2025

Mary Ruth Headrick (Wilson), 69, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025.

Born on January 5, 1956, in Monroe, North Carolina, Mary resided at her home in Garner, NC. She carried with her the warmth and strength of her roots throughout her life. Her deep love for family was the cornerstone of everything she did. Mary found her greatest joy...

James Davidson

James Davidson

August 31, 2025

James Davidson of Angier, NC passed peacefully August 31, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 5, 1945, the son of Ralph and Leola Davidson of Georgetown, PA.

A graduate of Southside High School in 1964 and he retired from BerkTek in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Davidson...

Dennis Higgins

Dennis Higgins

August 29, 2025

Dennis Ray Higgins, 63, of Angier, NC, passed away at home on Friday, August 29, 2025. Dennis was born on June 14, 1962, to Bobby Sherrill Higgins and Wilma Reese Bryant Higgins.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Gilmore Higgins; his sons, Brian Bradshaw (Tammy), B.T. Higgins (Jeni), Joe Higgins (Ashley Carter); brother, Wayne Dawes; grandchildren, Autumn Bradshaw, Ava...

Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis

August 29, 2025

Sarah Purvis Davis, 78, of Raleigh, passed away at her home August 29, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving partner and parents, and is survived by her three brothers and their spouses. Funeral services will take place at a later date in Lovingston, Virginia.

Local arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, North Carolina 27529.

Wanda Kay Branon Hayes

Wanda Kay Branon Hayes

August 29, 2025

Wanda Kay Branon Hayes, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield, surrounded by her two loving daughters and her devoted furbaby.

Wanda was born on January 9, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC. She dedicated her life to her beloved husband, raising her two girls, and her unwavering love for her Heavenly...

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