Elba Francisca Franco
January 28, 2021
Elba Francisca Franco, 82, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Wake Med in Raleigh. Elba’s life was about being with her family. Her love was for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a close relationship with her brothers and sisters, as well as her cousins. She was affectionately known as Mami Elba. She had a heart of gold,...
Jayden Mac Chapman
January 28, 2021
ANGIER- Jayden Mac Chapman went to be with his lord and savior on Thursday January 28, 2021. He is the son of Steven and Jessica Thornton Chapman. A funeral service will be Wednesday, February 3rd at 2:00 PM at Plainview Presbyterian Church in Angier. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. In addition to his parents Jayden is...
Carol Ann Miller
January 27, 2021
Carol Ann Ellingwood Miller, 64, died Wednesday at WakeMed in Raleigh. She was a Postmaster for most of her life serving in Bahama and Wilson Mills, NC. She enjoyed her family and was a wonderful mother and the best grandmother to her three grandchildren. Carol was an independent woman who was always on the go and didn’t mind getting...
Glenn Arthur Rogers, Jr.
January 26, 2021
Fuquay-Varina - Glenn Arthur Rogers, Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Glenn is survived by his Father, Glen Rogers, Sr.; step-mother, Ida Rogers; sisters, Katharine Rogers, Loretta Denton and Ashley Rogers; brother, Michael Rogers and a large and loving extended family. Glenn was preceded...
Del A. Smith
January 25, 2021
Angier- Del Adams Smith, 66, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, January 25, 2021. Living all of her life in Harnett County, she was the eldest daughter of the late C. C. (Billy) Adams, Jr. and late Frances Hayes Adams. She was a graduate of Angier High School and Campbell University. While she began her educator...
Betty Jean Jernigan
January 25, 2021
GARNER - Betty Jean Jernigan, 78, of Garner, NC, went home on January 25, 2021. She was born in Whynot, NC, a fact she was very proud of, to the late Robert and Lena Cecil of Garner, NC. Betty Jean grew up near Smokey Hollow and in later life loved riding around to see the progress Raleigh had made...
Geneva Barefoot Massengill
January 25, 2021
RALEIGH - Geneva Mae Barefoot Ashman Massengill, 89, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Harnett County. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Massengill, her parents Hector and Katie Stewart Barefoot, brothers, Ernest M. Barefoot, Sr., Martin “Buddy” Barefoot, Garland Barefoot, Eldridge “Boat” Barefoot,...
Jeanne M. Lee
January 24, 2021
RALEIGH Jeanne Elizabeth Marion Lee of Raleigh died on January 24, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born in Pittston, PA on March 22, 1926, to the late Ambrose Francis Marion and Eleanor Miller Marion, the youngest of 4 children. After many cold winters in the north, her adventurous spirit led her to Miami, FL, where she...
Terry Dalton Ward
January 24, 2021
Terry Dalton Ward, 65, resident of Garner, N.C., passed away at his home on Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, as the result of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Tabor City, N.C., on October 6, 1955 to the late Lois Lynn Elliott Ward and the late Dalton Foster Ward, and at the age of three he moved to Garner...
Paul Anthony Szalanski
January 24, 2021
Paul Anthony Szalanski, age 43, departed this life and joined his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2021 Paul was a devoted husband and father, a cherished son and brother, and, most importantly, a faithful Christian servant. Considered the “rock” and “angel” of his family, Paul was known for his quiet wisdom, humble patience, good humor, and his knack...
Carolyn Whittington Purser
January 24, 2021
Carolyn Whittington Purser, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021. A native of Harnett County, NC, Carolyn was born December 19, 1942 to the late Stacy Larmon and Welma Louise McDonald Whittington. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 2PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Carolyn is survived by her children, Craig...
Faye H. Alford
January 23, 2021
Angier– Faye Hamilton Alford, 76, passed away on Saturday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Cliff and Della Gregory Hamilton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29th at 2:00 PM at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier. The burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church...
Faye Buffaloe Warren
January 22, 2021
Faye Buffaloe Warren, 80, passed away at her home early Friday morning. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William Bryant and Caroline (Carrie) Bryan Buffaloe. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Warren was a first grade teacher at Vandora Springs Elementary School. A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, January 26th at Warren...
Flavia Sorbo
January 22, 2021
CARY – Flavia Sorbo, 95, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully, in her home, on January 22, 2021. The family will hold a private ceremony at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home of Raleigh, followed by interment next to her sister at Historic Oakwood Cemetery’s veteran section. Born in Sicily to Salvatore Cutugno and Giovanna Arena, she was the eldest...
Wesley Max Denning, Jr.
January 20, 2021
ANGIER - Wesley Max Denning, Jr., 69, passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Wesley Max Denning, Sr. and Betty Stephenson Denning. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah Matthews Denning; son, Matthew Denning (Lisa) of Angier; sister, Amanda Marshall...
Harold Dean Linkous
January 20, 2021
Harold Dean Linkous, 81, passed away at home suddenly, Jan. 20, 2021. A native of Alamance Co. he was the son of the late Clarence and Eva Cochran Linkous. Harold worked for Winn-Dixie and Piggly Wiggly in the meat department as a Meat Merchandiser. Funeral service will be Sunday Jan. 24, at 3 PM at Central Baptist Church Chapel...
Jean Hathaway Hinton
January 19, 2021
Jean Hathaway Hinton, 88, of Raleigh, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Nash Co., she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Kemp Hathaway. Jean retired from the N.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, where she worked as a Title Examiner. Funeral service will be Friday Jan. 22, 2021 at 11:00...
Claire F. Small
January 19, 2021
Claire F. Small, 83 died peacefully at the Spring Arbor facility in Cary, NC on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a very long battle with Dementia. Born in Boston, MA; she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mariah (Dalton) Kelly. Claire leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years, Frank W. Small Sr. and her beloved children,...
Mary Dillon
January 19, 2021
LILLINGTON – Mary Dillon, 87, passed away Tuesday. A native of Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene B. McDonald and Mary Jane Adams Bennet. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sharon Smith (Ricky) of Angier, Kim Cary...
Rose Purta
January 18, 2021
Rose Purta, 87, died peacefully at home. A devout Catholic, Rose believed in the power of prayer and lived her life for God, her church (attending mass daily until her health began to fail), her husband (who preceded her in death and affectionately called her “Rosie”), her children, and her grandchildren. Born Mary Rose Johanna Langham in the city...
