Larry Wade Johnson
January 5, 2022
RALEIGH – Larry Wade Johnson, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A native of Wake County, Larry was born October 23, 1956, to the late Raymond Earl and Janie Lee Bullock Johnson. Larry graduated from Garner High School and was a painter by trade. Music was his love language, and his greatest joy was when his toes were...
Paul Edward Allison, Jr.
January 5, 2022
MORRISVILLE – Paul Edward Allison, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. He was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1938, the son of the late Paul Edward and Frankie Grindstaff Allison. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Dean Allison. Paul was an accomplished...
James Floyd Cosby
January 4, 2022
CLAYTON – Jim Cosby, 89, passed away on Tuesday. Jim was born in Wake County to the late Walter and Estelle McGee Cosby. A longtime member of Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Jim was a life member of the Garner Civitan Club, serving over 55 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a field representative...
Mary "Maggie" Margaret Smale
January 3, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Mary “Maggie” Margaret Smale, 37, passed away January 3, 2022. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Alan and Anne Safrit. Maggie was a loving mother and wife. Maggie always put her family and kids first in all situations. Maggie's life was lived to the fullest with her husband and two children. She was...
Betty Langdon Mcgee
January 3, 2022
Garner – Betty Langdon McGee, 85, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1936 to the late Walter C. Langdon and Zilla Coats Langdon of Four Oaks, NC. Betty graduated from Four Oaks High School in 1954. She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles for 10 years...
Reginald James Samero
January 2, 2022
Reginald "Reggie" Samero, 67, passed away in Winter Haven Florida after a brief illness. Born in Port Allegheny PA, Reggie developed a love for music early on in life. He turned that passion into a career as a DJ for more than 30 years. Reggie also worked for Equipment Supply Co and United Rentals as a mechanical engineer for...
Ruth Rouse Chappell
January 2, 2022
Willow Spring– Ruth Rouse Chappell, 88, passed away January 2, 2022. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Rouse. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Chappell and son, Eddie Tant. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sonja Huff (Fayette); stepson, Timmy Chappell (Jenny);...
Donald Vincent Dilling
January 2, 2022
Garner– Donald Vincent Dilling, 82, passed away January 2, 2022 with his family and close friends at his side. Born February 17, 1939 in Gastonia, NC he was the son to the late William and Nina Dilling. Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965 and then worked for and retired from Burroughs Wellcome in 1995. He...
Estina "Betty" Biro
January 2, 2022
ANGIER– Estina “Betty” Biro, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Trumbull, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lucy Janod Simons Shipman. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, January 17th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Angier Masonic Temple, 90 S. Raleigh St. Angier,...
Elizabeth Yarborough
January 1, 2022
Garner - Elizabeth Yarborough, 82, of Garner, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 1st at her home. Mrs. Yarborough was born July 22, 1939 in Wake County to the late Simon F. Campbell and Annie Myrtle (Tudor) Campbell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Malcolm D. Yarborough; siblings, Billy Campbell, Alice Mangum and brothers-in-law Lester...
Christine Young Adams
December 29, 2021
APEX - Christine Virginia Young Adams, 97, passed away on Wednesday. She was born in Harnett County to the late Gustavas and Earlie Long Young. Christine is survived by her daughter, Kathy Adams Pierce (Glenn); grandchildren, Donald Pierce (Sonia), Christopher Pierce (Susan), Kelli Allen, and Ashley Pierce; great-grandchildren, Victoria Pierce, Parker Pierce, Preston Pierce, Ella Pierce, Thomas Allen, and...
Chris Andes
December 28, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA –Christopher “Chris” John Andes, 61, passed away on Tuesday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Chris was the son of the late John and Martha Hussey Andes. Chris was a kind and loving person that was loved 27 by his family and friends who will never forget him. He had a heart for serving...
Billy Ray Smith
December 27, 2021
SMITHFIELD – Billy Ray Smith, 83, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born in Wake County to the late Royal and Sally Smith. A visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home at 1200 Benson Road, Garner on Thursday, December 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, December...
Joseph "Joe" Bullock
December 26, 2021
WILLOW SPRING – Joseph “Joe” Bullock, 73, passed away at his home on Sunday. A native of Wake County, Joe was the son of the late Ed and Irene Noah Bullock. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 31st at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the...
James Ronald "Ronnie" Riddle
December 25, 2021
James “Ronnie” Ronald Riddle, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. A native of Tarboro, NC, Ronnie was born February 27, 1958, to the late James Harding and Nancy Sue Tarleton Riddle. He worked for Barnhill Contracting Company for nearly 46 years as their equipment manager and foreman. Ronnie loved his job, his friends, and most of all...
Jeannette Clara Julis
December 23, 2021
Jeannette (Lovas) Julis, 62, of Raleigh, died Thursday at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was a corporate travel agent and a well loved teacher. Jeannette was a beloved wife and mother who loved her family and friends tremendously and also loved cats, especially Cody and Max. She was a smart woman who enjoyed reading and learning new things....
Alan Frost Kane
December 23, 2021
Raleigh- Alan Frost Kane, 81, passed away December 23, 2021. Alan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Hollis Frost Kane and Bertha Ann Cesan Kane. Alan was a career Construction Mechanic Chief in the US Navy Seabees and served three tours in the Vietnam War. Alan was well versed in traveling the globe while serving much of...
Lin Jordan
December 21, 2021
RALEIGH - Lin Jordan died on December 21, 2021 at home at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 53 years, Mary Ellen Jordan, son: Rev. Judson A. Jordan (Catherine) of St. Matthews, SC, daughter: Marilyn Jordan Young (Matthew) of Raleigh, grandchildren: Tucker, Hannah and Virginia Young, Spencer and Madeline...
Patricia Sharon Copeland
December 21, 2021
Patricia “Pat” McBryde Copeland, 69, of Cary, passed away on December, 21, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was born in Allendale, South Carolina on September 12, 1952 to the late Warren Russell McBryde and Pauline Mitchell McBryde. Having grown up in Savannah, she loved spending time in coastal towns and on the water....
Denise Coulbourne Dawes
December 21, 2021
MULLINS, S.C. - Denise Coulbourne was born 11/22/1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was the oldest daughter of a family of four. She lived an adventurous childhood as a military kid traveling the world with her parents, Ralph & Thelma Coulbourne. From Hawaii to Germany, finally setting in North Carolina. She graduated from Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC. Following her...
