Leland E. Batten
July 18, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA– Leland Ethridge Batten, 89, passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha Pittman Batten. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 20th at Raleigh Memorial Park at 2:00 PM. Leland is survived by his wife of 69 years,...
Julia Nell Murray
July 18, 2021
Garner – Julia Nell Murray passed away peacefully on Sunday Morning, July 18, 2021. Born in Wake County, NC on August 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Callie Franklin and Iola Christine Johnson Guy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Leon Murray, her sister, Rose Marie Guy...
Carolyn Waters Bush
July 16, 2021
Carolyn Waters Bush, 72, passed away on July 16, 2021 at Transitions Life Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. A native of North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Mary Franklin Waters. Carolyn was born on September 19, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Her family relocated to Garner and she attended...
Calvin James Erickson
July 15, 2021
ANGIER – Calvin James Erickson, 54, passed away Thursday. A native of Revillo SD, he is the son of Donna Toft Erickson and the late Arlin Erickson. Calvin is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tammy Erickson, daughters, Stacie Adkins and husband, Will of Angier, Megan Wheeler and husband, Reddin of Angier; sister, Kristi Goos and husband, David...
Kevin Ray Powell
July 13, 2021
Kevin Ray Powell July 19, 1975 – July 13, 2021 ANGIER – Kevin Ray Powell, 45, passed away Tuesday. Born in New Hanover County, he was the son of Raymond Wright Powell, Jr. and Mary Lucille Walker Powell. Kevin proudly served for 23 years with the Cary Police Department and was a member of NC LEAP. He enjoyed wood...
Betty Ann King
July 12, 2021
Garner– Betty Wilkins King, 91, passed away on Monday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie G. Wilkins, Sr. and Madie Belvin Wilkins. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th at 2:00 PM at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Raleigh. The burial will follow in the church...
Eunice Stephenson Cheves
July 12, 2021
RALEIGH - Eunice Stephenson Cheves, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. Eunice was born in Durham County on September 22, 1938, daughter of the late Richard and Mary Oneal Stephenson. She served as a Branch Manager in the Raleigh area for many years until her retirement from BB&T in 2003. Eunice was a member of Providence...
Julia Carroll Slade Murphy
July 12, 2021
Garner – Julia Ann Carroll Slade Murphy, 85, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Durham County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Field Carroll and Lucy Alice Thompson Carroll. Julia loved all of her many beautiful flowers, her birds, catching a big fish and cheering at...
Hunter Patterson Freeman
July 12, 2021
Dearest Hunter, One of the happiest days of our lives was March 14, 1986, when you joined our family. Erin Marie, your sister did not initially welcome you as she had been around 4 years before you. However, she loved you as fiercely as we all did. You made us laugh, cry, shout, and scream as we watched your...
David William Hash
July 10, 2021
David William Hash, 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. Dave was born on January 3rd, 1943 in Paris, IL. He was the second of seven children born to Joseph and Lucille Hash. Growing up he attended a small country community school where he was in FFA and 4-H, was photographer of the...
Myra Faith Walker
July 9, 2021
Myra Faith Watkins Walker, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born July 2, 1937, the only child of Margie Watkins, Myra left a legacy of perseverance. Married at 14 to the love of her life, Lewis Walker, and known to him as his “Doll” or “Honey”, Myra embodied a dedicated wife. In an era when women...
Dorothy "Dot" Chamblee Edwards
July 7, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” Chamblee Edwards, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2021. Dot was a native of Raleigh and grew up in the historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, where she played softball in the streets. She was the daughter of Robert Melville Chamblee and Jessie Kirkland Chamblee. Dot graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh and studied at...
Karen Charlotte Bernstein
July 7, 2021
Karen Charlotte Bernstein, 77, died Wednesday at Rex Hospital. Surviving are her brother Charles and his wife Pam, of Mountainside, NJ. A memorial service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Raleigh, on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 am. A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh.
Elaine Watkins
July 7, 2021
Elaine Cameron Watkins, 83, of Garner, NC, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born in Norfolk, VA to the late John Clifton Cameron and Varina Deaton Cameron. When Elaine was a young child, the family moved to Aberdeen, NC. Elaine attended Aberdeen High School, where she was a cheerleader...
Grace Lynn Benson
July 6, 2021
In Loving Memory of: ANGIER- Grace Lynn Benson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC. A native of Chilton County Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Julius Washington Price and Oma Lee Pounds Price. Grace will be missed by her husband of 47 years,...
Lillian Viola Brown
July 6, 2021
Lillian Viola Owens Brown, 92, passed away on Tuesday July 6, She was predeceased by her husband Oscar L. Brown and son Stamey Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Hocutt and Sarah Taylor. Her sons, James Brown, Dennis Brown and Terry Brown. Grandchildren, Angelina Koster and Christopher Harrell. Per Lilillian's request no services will be held.
Sandra Marlene Levy
July 6, 2021
Sandi met the love of her life, Edward Levy, in 1965 in Brooklyn, NY. Married in 1967. They were married for 54 years. Lived in Brooklyn, NY then moved to NJ in Carteret for 7 years, then to Flanders, NJ for 25 years. Relocated to Fuquay-Varina in 2004. Sandi is survived by her loving husband, Edward of Fuquay-Varina, NC....
Sylvia "Jane" Eakins
July 5, 2021
ANGIER – Sylvia “Jane” (Cromartie) Eakins, 70, passed away Monday at Wake Medical Center in Cary. A native of New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Cromartie and Odessa Horrell Cromartie. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10th at 4:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church, 19685 US Hwy 421, Willard, NC 28478....
Ethel Paulette Smith
July 5, 2021
ANGIER – Ethel Paulette Smith, 73, passed away Monday at her home. A native of Wake county, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Jones. Paulette is survived by her best friend, Dwayne “Tigger” Searcy of Fuquay-Varina; daughter, Nicole “Cole” Hodges of Lima, OH; and sister, Polly Davis of Angier. In addition to her father, she was...
Jacob Lawrence Axberg
July 4, 2021
Jacob Axberg was born on September 1, 2000. He always had a love for life, spending most of his childhood either outside with his friends or playing a sport. He spent several years playing baseball at GBI in Garner, NC where he met some amazing friends and coaches. Later he moved on to play on the JV baseball team...
