Evelyn Jordan Stange
August 16, 2020
Evelyn Jordan Stange, 93, of Garner passed away peacefully Sunday, August 16 at The Laurels of Forest Glen. She was born on August 1, 1927 in Garner, NC to the late James Paul and Addie Kelly Jordan. She was the first female School Bus Driver in NC. Evelyn was ahead of her time when at age 17 she left...
Juan Ochoa Morales
August 15, 2020
ANGIER – Juan Ochoa Morales, 62, passed away on Saturday at Johnston Health in Smithfield. Born in Tlacaquipa, Mexico, Juan was the son of the late Nereo Ochoa Cervantes and Virginia Morales Garcia. A private burial will take place at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier. Juan is survived by his wife, Natividad “Nati” Ochoa; daughters, Raquel Ochoa, Annamaria Ochoa and...
Helen Mae Weatherspoon Moore
August 15, 2020
Garner – Helen Mae Weatherspoon Moore, 83, passed away at her home Saturday surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Fannie Guy Weatherspoon and John Junious Weatherspoon. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 1 PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park....
Veronica Lee Baker
August 15, 2020
Veronica Lee Baker, 17, passed away on August 15, 2020. She was born September 18, 2002, to James Howard, III and Laura Spadaro Baker. She was taken much too young and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Veronica was a loving, friendly, smart, honest, hardworking young woman that touched the lives of so many in her...
Brenda Gail Choplin Cooper
August 14, 2020
WILLOW SPRING- Brenda Gail Choplin Cooper, 68, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She grew up with her sister Jeanette Perry in Wake Forest, NC. Daughter of the late Sherwood and Myrtle Choplin. In addition to her husband of 20 years, George Cooper, she is survived by a daughter; Reva Sutton, son; Shane Truelove, grandchildren; Austin Sutton, Damion Sutton,...
William Henry Sonner, Sr.
August 14, 2020
RALEIGH - William Henry Sonner Sr. beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, professor, swimmer, athlete, contagious funnyman and Wolfpack fan was born November 4th, 1930 in North Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully and by natural causes while surrounded by family at home on August 14th. William who went by “Bill” or more intimately “Coach” had a tremendous impact on many...
Elizabeth “Ann” Archibald Mcdermed
August 13, 2020
RALEIGH - Ann McDermed died on August 13, 2020 in Memory Care at Morningside of Raleigh. She was born October 24, 1941 in Mobile, Alabama and spent her younger years in Alabama, Idaho, and Oregon. Ann completed her undergraduate degree at Oregon State University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Later, she received her Master’s...
Doris Stephenson Griffis
August 12, 2020
Doris Stephenson Griffis, 92, of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro after a brief illness. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late James and Plassie Jones Stephenson. Doris worked in the clothing manufacturing business for many years as a seamstress. There will be a private funeral...
Tana Shea Brinke
August 12, 2020
RALEIGH - Tana Shea Brinke born in Sana Rosa, California on November 10, 1971 passed with family at her side and entered heaven’s gates on August 12, 2020. Tana is survived by her husband of 27 years Heath Brinke, daughter Ashley Brinke, sons Nicholas and Hayden Brinke, mother Patricia Rochelle, father Freddie Rochelle, and brother Lon Hopson. She is...
Joyce Bowen Bunn
August 12, 2020
Garner- Joyce Ann Bowen Bunn, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Joseph Alton and Carrie Mae Bowen. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was dearly loved...
Barbara Morris Mclean
August 12, 2020
Barbara Morris McLean, 64, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 12, after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). After her diagnosis, Barbara became an advocate for ALS research, participating in numerous clinical trials and research studies. Barbara loved to play card games, and was known for her ability to invent games...
Fred A. Smith
August 11, 2020
ANGIER–Fred Allie Smith, 82, passed away at home on Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Prentiss Smith and Lorena Rambeaut Smith. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 2:00 PM at Christian Light Christian Church Cemetery, 4351 Christian Light Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526....
Benjamin Franklin Munson
August 11, 2020
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Munson was born to the late George and Evelyn Edwards Munson on January 30, 1954 in Nash County, NC and he departed this life August 11, 2020 at Pruitt Health Center in Raleigh, NC. Benny, as we call him “Jim Daddy,” lived at the Atlanta Group Home well over 20 plus years. Benny was a very...
Nancy White Adams Hart
August 10, 2020
Angier- Nancy White Adams Hart, 84, passed away Monday, August 10th with her daughters by her side. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Otis and Nellie Virginia Young Adams. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Angier High School. She also attended East Carolina College. She was a proud homemaker until her daughters...
Rayford D. Bunn, Sr.
August 9, 2020
Raleigh- Rayford Dewmon Bunn, Sr., 90, passed away Sunday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of Clyde and Bettie Batten Bunn. Rayford, a NCSU campus policeman, was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on cars and cruises. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner....
Kenneth Peter Ray
August 9, 2020
RALEIGH - Kenneth Peter Ray, 87 of Raleigh, NC passed away on August 9th, 2020. Ken (as he was known) was born in Jamaica, NY on July 13, 1933. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute and later earned a Masters in Economics from North Carolina State University. He married Arlene Del Balzo on...
Marshall Calvin Grissom
August 9, 2020
Marshall Calvin Grissom, age 92, a Wake County native, passed peacefully at home in the company of his family on Sunday, August 9th. The son of the late Collin Lee Grissom and Luna Penny Grissom, Marshall attended Garner High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the USS Douglas H. Fox. Marshall retired from Big...
David Franklin Arthurs
August 8, 2020
CARY - David Franklin Arthurs went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. David, age 83, passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with various heart and lung conditions. He was born on September 7th to the late Mary Agnes Gudger Arthurs and James Franklin Arthurs. He also was preceded in death by his brother, Robert....
Dennis Rogers
August 8, 2020
Dennis Rogers, 77, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 8th in the arms of the two people he loved the most, his wife HollyAnn and his daughter Denise, with his constant canine companion, Gypsy, curled at his feet. There can be no better way to go. Dennis delighted and confounded readers of the News Observer for 32 years...
Gerald R. Radford
August 7, 2020
RALEIGH – Gerald R. Radford, 92, died August 7, 2020 at UNC Rex Rehabilitation Nursing Care Center in Apex, NC. A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late William Eugene Radford and Minta Parrish Radford. Mr. Radford retired from The Great American Insurance Company of Raleigh, NC. He was a member of the William G....
