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...
Donna Sanders
July 2, 2021
Smithfield – Donna Wood Sanders, 64, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at home with her family. Donna was born December 7, 1956, in Garner, NC, to the late Thomas and Lela Wood. She attended Garner Senior High School and then continued her education at Watts School of Nursing, graduating in 1978. She had many nursing roles throughout her...
William James "Jim" Monroe, Jr.
June 30, 2021
William James Monroe, Jr. of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. “Jim” was born in Hamlet, NC on October 5,1948 and is preceded in death by his parents William James Monroe, Sr., Marian Harrill Monroe; and sister, Jeanne Monroe Whitten. Raised in Raleigh, he graduated from Broughton High School and spent four years in the...
Harold Boyd Price, Sr.
June 30, 2021
GARNER – Harold B. Price, Sr., 98, passed away Wednesday. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Harold honorably served in the Southern...
Gilbert Roland Truelove
June 30, 2021
Gilbert Roland Truelove, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at age of 88. Gil was born on February 14, 1933 to father, Roland Lee Truelove and Eva Daisy Pardue. Gil proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Triangle Contractor,...
Melanie Lynette Lokers
June 29, 2021
ANGIER – Melanie Lynette Lokers, 53, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in New Hanover county, Melanie was the daughter of Robert Flynt and the late Delores Flynt. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 6th at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. The family will receive friends following the service. Melanie is survived by...
Kaye Hyman Buffaloe
June 29, 2021
Kaye Hyman Buffaloe, 81, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Kaye was a 75-year resident of North Carolina until moving to Austin to be with her grandchildren for her final years. Kaye was born August 10, 1939 in Oak City, NC. She is the daughter of Frances Council Hyman and Murray Eugene Hyman. She graduated...
Mary Evelyn Hall
June 28, 2021
Mary Evelyn Lee Hall On June 28, 2021, Mary Evelyn Lee Hall died peacefully in her sleep, moving on to her eternal life in the company of the saints. Mary was born on January 8, 1924 in rural Alabama to Edward Lee and Evelyn Baxley Lee, the fourth of their five children. After graduation from high school during World...
Jay Joseph Smith
June 27, 2021
Do not grieve for me for now am free, traveling the universe and skateboarding from star to star discovering infinite new places and new adventures to be amazed by. Jay “Rock” Smith was born in 1963 in Los Angeles, CA and in 2005 moved to Raleigh, NC where he made his home. His battle with ALS in recent months...
