James Kelly Cates
July 27, 2021
Fuquay-Varina - James Kelly Cates, 40, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 27th. James is survived by his father Phillip and wife Roxanne, a sister Reagan, a brother Ronnie and wife Amanda, a nephew Nick, a niece Taylor, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joy Cates. A memorial service...
Donald Lee Avery
July 27, 2021
CLAYTON – Donald Lee Avery, Jr., 51, passed away on Monday, July 27th in his home after a three-year battle with colon cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church, 911 West Main St, Clayton, with Dr. John Jenkins officiating. Donald is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anita...
Sue Celestia Knott
July 26, 2021
Sue Celestia Barker Knott, 94, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Granville County on September 21, 1926 to Charles Macon Barker and Mabel Hart Barker. She was the widow of Julian Clarence Knott, who died May 31, 2008. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Surviving is her daughter, Jean L. Knott of Raleigh;...
Verlin Paul Campbell, Jr.
July 26, 2021
Verlin Paul Campbell, Jr., age 85, of Garner, NC, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1936 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Verlin Paul Campbell, Sr. and Blanche Braden Campbell. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church of...
Cathy Sue Mclean
July 24, 2021
WILLOW SPRING – Cathy “Catbird” McLean, 69, of Willow Spring, NC passed away on July 24, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence and mother, Peggy. She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Douglas, Phillip, and Ronnie; sister, Teresa; and great-grandson, Mason. She is survived by...
Kristine Ann Todd
July 24, 2021
ANGIER – Kristine Ann (Johansen) Todd, 71, passed away on July 24 at Select Specialty Hospital in Durham. Kristine was a native of Nutley, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Leon Johansen, Jr. and her granddaughter, Hanna Elinor Todd. She worked as a satellite supervisor for a cable company while living in California for...
Helen Jean Bunn Glover
July 24, 2021
Helen Glover passed peacefully at Western Wake Hospital in Cary, NC on July 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, NC, followed by a visitation. Burial will be at Bailey City Cemetery, 11379 HWY 581, Bailey, NC at 3:00 PM. Helen is preceded in...
Edgar Herman Von Bargen
July 23, 2021
Edgar Von Bargen, known as "Ed" or "Eddie" by all who knew him, 81, passed away at his home on July 23, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, but lived on Long Island, New York, for most of his life. He moved to North Carolina in 2003 after he retired to be close to his son and...
Gregory Ellsworth Rogers
July 23, 2021
Greg E. Rogers, 66, of Angier, North Carolina went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday July 23, 2021. Born in Crawford County, Kansas, he was the son of the late Cloyes and Mary Rogers. Greg was raised in Pittsburgh, Kansas and graduated from Pittsburgh High School in 1972. Greg shared the Amateur Radio hobby with his father....
Martha S. Faison
July 20, 2021
Martha Ridley Stephenson Faison, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 20th, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, after a sudden illness. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23rd at 2:00pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Reverend Phil Bowden and Norman Young will be speaking at the service. The burial will follow at White Memorial Presbyterian Church...
Beth Marie Gardner
July 19, 2021
Lexington, KY – Beth Marie Gardner, 63, passed away on Monday, July 19th. Beth was born in Wake County but spent much of her life growing up in Wilmington. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas and Peggy Gardner. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 AM at Angier Primitive Baptist Church...
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...
