Alice D. Thompson
November 27, 2020
RALEIGH – Alice Dupree Thompson, 82, passed away Friday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Crosby and Exel Wood Dupree. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 1st at Vandora Springs Free Will Baptist Church, Garner. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Fuquay-Varina. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state from 12-5PM, Monday,...
Mary “Alice” Bedford Wethington
November 27, 2020
RALEIGH – Mary “Alice” Bedford Wethington completed her earthly journey to her heavenly home on November 27, 2020 and entered into the welcoming presence of her Heavenly Father. Alice was born in Goldsboro, NC on March 28, 1928, to the late Jack Anthony and Martha Taylor Bedford. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Howard Murray Wethington;...
Elva “Jean” Crawford
November 27, 2020
GARNER – Elva “Jean” Crawford, 83, passed away peacefully Friday with family by her side. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Marshall Ford and Thelma Stevens Ford. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park,...
William Thomas Roberson
November 24, 2020
CARY- William Thomas Roberson, 96, passed Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Candler, NC, Bill was born July 6, 1924 to the late Milton Wells Roberson and Mary Brewton Roberson. He and his wife, Audrey Hanes Roberson were missionaries with the International Mission Board (formally the Foreign Mission Board) in Vietnam and in the Philippines for twenty-seven years until...
Jesse Daniel Long
November 24, 2020
RALEIGH - Jesse Daniel Long, 69, passed peacefully into the arms of the Savior on Tuesday morning, November 24, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Dan was born on January 30, 1951 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of the late Sprott Long and Ollie Leona “Til” Wood Long. He graduated from Garinger High School in Charlotte in 1968. He...
Larry Clifton Fountain
November 23, 2020
Larry Clifton Fountain, 74, died peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a long and brave battle with dementia. He will be forever remembered as a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. A native of Duplin County, NC, Larry was one of four children born on January 6, 1946 to the late Murphy C. and Mary E. Kennedy Fountain...
Marvin Sherrill Barefoot
November 21, 2020
Marvin Sherrill Barefoot, 85, passed away Saturday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Gladys Norris Barefoot. After serving in France while in the U.S. Army, Sherrill drove for Trailways for 35 years. He is a past president of the Good Sam’s RV Club. He was a longtime member of the William...
Stephan Gabriel (Steve) Barat
November 21, 2020
Stephan (Steve) Gabriel Barat passed away on November 21, 2020, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Steve was born in Passaic, NJ on August 1, 1946, and lived in various cities in NJ, FL, and GA, before moving to Garner, NC in 2006. He served honorably in the U.S. army, was a proud Vietnam Veteran, and was a...
Casey Elizabeth Snead
November 21, 2020
GARNER - Casey Elizabeth Snead, 40 years old, passed from this Earth into an eternal heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her home in Garner, North Carolina. Casey valiantly fought brain cancer for 24 years. It was her strong will to live and love for her family that carried her through the toughest times. Casey was known for...
Carlton Gray Blakley
November 20, 2020
Carlton Gray Blakley, 70, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. A native of Forsyth County, Carlton was born on September 16, 1950, to the late Herman L. and Frances Shields Blakley. He graduated from Parkland High School and UNC Greensboro. Carlton served in the Navy on the USS Independence as an aircraft mechanic with Attack Squadron 12. He...
Cornelia Crane Plyler
November 20, 2020
Cornelia Crane Plyler, 88,passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Cornelia was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Otho Frank Plyler Jr. and her daughter Emalyn Houde of Key West. She is survived by her son, O.F. “Chip” (Sandy) Plyler III of St. Simons Island; son-in-law Richard Houde of Key West, two grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Collins and...
Donna Moore
November 20, 2020
Our loving and devoted mother went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, November 20. She was a thoughtful, loving and giving person. She loved all family and friends with everything she had. She is survived by her children, Billy R. Moore (Kristi), Paula Martin (Travis), Christina Moore, and Rayanne Moore; mother, Glenda L. Long; siblings, Don W. Long III,...
Jerry Maxwell West
November 18, 2020
Wendell – Jerry Maxwell West, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Jasper and Eva Mae Matthews. He was a loving husband, daddy, Papa, brother and friend who was a true man of God, spreading the word daily. The funeral service will...
Brenda Love Gaffney
November 16, 2020
GARNER - Brenda Love Gaffney, 69, passed away on Monday. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Born and raised in the Caraleigh community, Brenda was a loving wife and mother who was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Brenda...
Connie M. Altman
November 15, 2020
Angier- Connie Mack Altman, 73, passed away on Sunday surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Tom and Fannie Altman. Connie retired from the Raleigh Fire Department in 1999 with 30 years of service. He was a member of William T. Bain Masonic...
Betty L. Stephenson
November 15, 2020
RALEIGH – Betty L. Stephenson, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Wake County to the late Shadrack Aaron Langdon and Willie Josephine Allen Langdon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special grandmother, Nancy Adeline Allen; and by her son-in-law, David R....
Lola Anderson Roberson
November 15, 2020
RALEIGH - Lola Anderson Roberson, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Leonard and Goldie Anderson. Much of her character was shaped during the Great Depression by a single mother who taught her the value of hard work, determination, and love of family. Although times were hard, Lola excelled as a...
Cecil Iry Strickland
November 13, 2020
Richland Hills, TX – Cecil I. Strickland, 93, passed away in Texas, Friday Nov. 13, 2020. A native of Chatham Co., NC., he was the son of the late Clarence and Nora Smith Strickland. Mr. Strickland retired from the printing business, he also proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. A funeral service will take place at 1...
Anna Lois Dooley
November 12, 2020
Anna Lois Dooley, 86, passed away peacefully on November 12. A native of Belhaven, NC, Anna was born May 15, 1934 to the late Junius B. and Mabel Smith Williams. She spent the last 40+ yrs. In Wake County raising a family and working as an insurance agent. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 21st at...
Brian “Bud” Anderson
November 9, 2020
Brian “Bud” Anderson gained his wings on Monday, November 9, 2020, after suffering a seizure at his home in Garner, North Carolina. Just 32 years young, Brian was a cherished son, brother, and uncle. He loved his family and fur brothers and sisters more than anything in this world and was passionate about helping others and drawing. Brian is...
