Carolyn R. Ketchie
January 8, 2021
Angier – Carolyn Ryals Ketchie, 70, passed away on Friday at Pruitt Health in Raleigh. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ray Ryals and Dorothy Moore Ryals. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11th at 2:30 PM at Johnson Memorial Church Cemetery, 8280 NC 50 Angier, NC 27501. Carolyn...
Charles Edward Massey
January 8, 2021
Charles Edward Massey, 83, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Wake County, Charles was born September 18, 1937, to the late David Henry and Laura Suitt Massey. He married Shirley Best on November 15, 1957, and she passed on September 4, 1996. He then married Judith Perritt Jones in October 2005 and she passed on...
Betty Willey Williford
January 8, 2021
Willow Spring –Betty Willey Williford, 63, passed away Friday. A native of Gettysburg SD, she is the daughter of Dorothy Willey and the late Donald Willey. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, 2712 Oak Grove Church Rd. Angier, NC 27501. In addition to her mother, Betty is survived...
Allyson “Ally” Ennis
January 6, 2021
Ally Ennis, 31 of Raleigh passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of James and Mary Ellen Bagwell Byrd. There will be a Graveside service at 1 PM Saturday January 9, 2021 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery 6020 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh. The...
Jake Vincent
January 6, 2021
GARNER – Jake Vincent, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Jake was a gifted and talented musician and guitarist. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill class of 2013. He worked as a technology sales support specialist. Jake enjoyed world travel, golfing, fishing, and cooking. He lived life to the fullest...
Ronald O. Desilva
January 4, 2021
FUQUAY-VARINA-Ronald O. DeSilva passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Marcia J. DeSilva; sons, Jason M. DeSilva and wife, Sara, Andrew J. DeSilva and wife, Amanda; daughter, Rebecca White and husband, Gregory; grandchildren, Lauren Patterson, Ethan White, Aleister and Sebastyen DeSilva; sister Edwina Fraser and brother Joseph DeSilva. He was preceded...
Geraldine “Jean” Copella Mattivi
January 2, 2021
Jean C. Mattivi, 88, originally from Kersey, PA, left us peacefully to be with Jesus while surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 1932 and married the love of her life, Irvin C. Mattivi on June 20, 1953. She worked in banking and enjoyed waitressing because she loved people. Jean was a charter member of St....
Ruby Oquinn Koehler
January 1, 2021
Ruby O’Quinn Koehler, 94, died at her residence on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who was full of spunk and laughter and adored her daughter, Kittie, and grandson, Evan, who were the light of her life. Her graciousness was constantly exhibited by always putting others first. She enjoyed singing and always...
Carlton Amos Sauls
December 31, 2020
LILLINGTON– Carlton Amos Sauls, 62, passed away Thursday. A native of Henderson county, he was the son of the late Jerry Lewis and Donna Tillotson Sauls. He is survived by his sister, Brenda Young and husband Terry of Angier; half-sisters, Angela Ruiz, Spring Sauls, Summer Sauls, Tammy Rockwell and husband Chuck; nieces, Amanda Pegram and husband Michael, Eva Denny;...
Faye B. Roberts
December 30, 2020
McGee’s Crossroads- Faye B. Roberts of McGee’s Crossroads, 84, died Dec. 30, 2020 of a sudden illness. She is survived by: three children, Chris Roberts of Newton Grove, Suzette (and Mike) Rodriguez, Burt (and Melynda) Roberts, both of McGee’s Crossroads; a grandson, Hudson of McGee’s Crossroads; and a sister, Gayle Byrd of Charlotte. Her husband, Larry, the love of...
Robert Clarence “Bob” Yates, Jr.
December 29, 2020
Robert Clarence Yates, Jr., 77, died Tuesday at his residence. He was a graduate of Cary High School and also from Hardbarger’s Business College. Bob retired from Cannon as a District Sales Manager. Surviving are his daughters, Kamela Yates Niemyski and husband Paul of Dallas, TX and Tanisia Yates of Raleigh; grandchildren, Sophia, Briana, Kasia and Brock. A service...
Tommy Lee Hilliard
December 28, 2020
ANGIER – Tommy Lee Hilliard, 44, passed away on Monday. Born in Lee county, he was the son of the late Danny Earl Hilliard and Sandra Kay Grissom. Tommy is survived by his spouse of 14 years, Michelle Thompson of Angier; son, Tyler Lee Hilliard of Angier; sisters, Wendy Ellington (Chris) of Angier, Lisa Hilliard of Angier, Tina Hilliard...
Ed Townsend Malloy, Jr.
December 27, 2020
Garner - Ed Malloy 66, passed away on December 27, 2020. Mr. Malloy will lie in state for public viewing from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Friday January 1, 2021 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends at Victory Church, Friday evening, January 1, 2020, from 6-8PM. Due to State regulations, this time period is...
Judy B. Cooper
December 24, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA- Judy Beamon Cooper, 78, passed away on Thursday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hortense Webb Beamon. Judy was a core member of Difference Makers Church in Angier. She was so proud to have been a part of...
Judy Lee Stutts Cannon
December 24, 2020
Judy Lee Stutts Cannon, 57, passed Thursday, December 24, 2020. Judy was born July 9, 1963 to the late George Leonard and Eva Lee Taylor Stutts. Her family remembers her fondly for her love and kindness. Her son Paul was her world. She loved to travel, especially to the beach, music, and animals. Judy is survived by her son,...
Louann Byers
December 23, 2020
Louann Byers, of Raleigh, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23. She is survived by her oldest son Steve and her five treasured grandchildren, Kelly, Zachary, Stephanie, Audrey and Adam. She has joined youngest son James, who went home before her in 2015. She was born and spent her formative years in and around Salisbury...
Eunice W. Rhiner
December 23, 2020
ANGIER- Eunice Wood Rhiner, 89, passed away on Wednesday at her sister’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Lovett James Wood and Bettie Ivey Wood. Eunice was a kind and caring woman who didn’t hesitate to help a young person in need. She was a proud resident of...
Ann Workman Cosby
December 22, 2020
Clayton – Ann Workman Cosby, 87, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Guy and Dorcas Hagwood Workman. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Private family burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Jim Cosby;...
Shirley Higgins Sandy
December 22, 2020
Shirley Higgins Sandy, 82, passed away at home after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnston, Co, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Penny Stephenson Higgins. There will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Monday Dec. 28, 2020 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include husband of 60...
