Gerald Owen Patterson
September 10, 2020
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Gerald O. Patterson died at home on September 10 after a courageous battle with a rare cancer. He was born in Helena, MT to Willard and Annabelle Patterson. He grew up in Garrison, ND, graduated from North Dakota State University,...
Betty Jo Creed
September 8, 2020
Our beloved mother, Betty Jo Webb Creed, transitioned to be with her Lord on September 8, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Betty Jo, formerly of Edenton, NC, resided for the last 25 years in Garner, NC. Betty Jo was a longtime church goer at First of Yeopim Baptist Church, Edenton, NC and ending with many years at Garner...
Randall W. Smith
September 7, 2020
Fuquay-Varina– Randall Wright Smith, 82-, passed away Monday at his home. A native of Harnett county, he was the son of the late Judd Smith and Vera Matthews Smith. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 11:00 AM at Chalybeate Baptist Church Cemetery, Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends at the home at other times....
Sidney Howard Mann
September 7, 2020
ANGIER– Sidney Howard “Buster” Mann, 85, passed away Monday at Transitions Life Care Center. Sidney was born in Fuquay Springs to the late W.H. “Bill” Mann and Ethel Braswell Mann. Sidney was a resident of Angier for 75 years and a graduate of Angier High School (Class of 1955). After graduation, he took business courses at Hardbargers Business College...
Geraldine Howard Young
September 5, 2020
WILLOW SPRING– Geraldine Howard Young, 90, passed away on Saturday at Transitions LifeCare. She was born in Wake County but was raised and spent most of her life in Willow Spring. Geraldine was the daughter of the late Tony Howard and Addie Ferrell Howard. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee...
Chris Ragland
September 5, 2020
Fuquay-Varina- John “Chris” Christopher Ragland, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2020. He was born in Wake County to Bobby Ragland and Becky Barnhill. He attended Fuquay-Varina High School. After graduating, he served in the Army and the North Carolina National Guard. Chris was an experienced carpenter for more that 30 years. He...
Alyssa Brooke Bowman
September 4, 2020
Alyssa Brooke Bowman, 24, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. A native of Wake Co. she was the daughter of Amy Lee Bowman and Robert Bowman. Alyssa had the ability to light up a room and loved spending time with her daughter, Mia, family and friends. She was smart, caring, and compassionate and will be truly missed. Graveside service...
Pauline “Polly” Wilkins Garrard
September 4, 2020
RALEIGH – Pauline “Polly” Wilkins Garrard, 97, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born in Edgecombe County on July 22, 1923 to the late B.R. and Nancy Reaves Harrelson. In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her first husband, John J. Wilkins, a former employee of Dillon Supply Company of Raleigh; her second...
Gene David Stephenson
September 3, 2020
Gene David Stephenson, 83, passed away Sept. 3, 2020. A native of Johnston, Co, he was the son of the late Sherrill and Ruby Johnson Stephenson. Gene worked for Dillon Supply Company, Inc., in sales until his retirement. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard. The family will be having a Private graveside service at Montlawn...
Beverly Lockhart Robinson
September 3, 2020
ANGIER–Beverly Lockhart Robinson, 96, passed away on Thursday at Greenleaf Care Center in Lillington. Beverly was born in St. Joseph, MO, but Jacksonville, NC was home to her and her late husband, George “Rob” Robinson for over forty years. Beverly was the daughter of the late Wesley Amend Foote and Pearl Grace Scott. Beverly was a beautiful and strong...
Fred L. Carraway
September 3, 2020
Fred L. Carraway, 74, passed away suddenly at home Thursday Sept. 3, 2020. A native of Wilson, he was the son of the late Delwood Carraway and Pearl Varnell Carraway, she survives. Fred was Associate Pastor at Hilltop Church on 401 south in Fuquay-Varina, where he and his wife Joan served as Outreach Ministers. Funeral service will be at...
Mary “Louise” Hobby Cox
September 2, 2020
RALEIGH - Mary “Louise” Hobby Cox, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in Turner County, GA to the late Morris Andrew and Lillie McGlamery Hobby. She was one of twelve siblings and enjoyed growing up in a large, loving family. Following graduation from high school, she moved to Albany to...
Harvey Smith
September 1, 2020
Harvey Edward Smith was born June 23rd, 1944 to Nellie Phoebe Chisenhall Smith and Clyde Harvey Smith of Durham, North Carolina. He trained as a carpenters helper working with his daddy. Over the years developed into a professional carpenter. He loved working on cars and eventually became a skilled automotive technician working for several auto dealerships in the Raleigh...
Steve D. Harvell
August 31, 2020
Raleigh – Steve Dempsey Harvell, 68, passed away at Duke University Hospital in Durham on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Cleo Harvell and Hilda Byrd Harvell. Steve is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dotti Harvell; daughter, Kate Harvell of Raleigh; son, Steven Harvell and wife, Rose of...
Gloria Dowdee Bishop Toler
August 30, 2020
Gloria Bishop Dowdee Toler died peacefully on August 30 at The Cardinal at North Hills. Born on July 16, 1921, she was the only girl and youngest of six children. She lived all her ninety- nine years in Raleigh. Known for her work ethic and durability, she retired in her 80’s. As a young woman, she was employed by...
Martha Burnette Bagley
August 30, 2020
Raleigh – Martha Wrenn Burnette Bagley, 76, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Garland Burnette, Sr. and Ethel Wrenn Burnette. A private graveside service will be held at Holland’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons, Chadwick Garland Bagley (Ashley) of Raleigh and Isham Trotter Bagley...
Allen Burchette Rowland
August 29, 2020
Allen Burchette Rowland, 82, passed Saturday, August 29, 2020. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Creston H. and Alma Burchette Rowland. Allen was in law enforcement for many years spanning from Farmville Police Department, Garner Police Department, and security for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. He also spent some time as a...
Joyce Holder Cooper
August 28, 2020
Raleigh – Joyce Holder Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28th at Transitions Hospice Care of Raleigh. She was born in Wake County to the late James Lemuel “Bud” and Nancy Lottie Holder. She was married to Andrew Jackson “June” Cooper and together they had three children: Steve, Tom and Linda. Joyce was an active member of...
Gloria Rempe Murray
August 28, 2020
CARY- Gloria Rempe Murray, 83, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Luella Welch Rempe. Gloria graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. On a 1957 spring break trip in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, she met a...
