Douglas Ira Hammer, M.D.
November 22, 2024
RALEIGH - Douglas Ira Hammer, M.D. died Friday, November 22, 2024, following a short bout with pneumonia. Doug was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Edelle Farber Hammer and Samuel Joseph Hammer. He attended high school in Linden, N.J. where he was class valedictorian and earned Eagle Scout status during this time.
Doug earned B.S. and...
Helen Kemp Ross
November 22, 2024
RALEIGH – Helen Kemp Ross, age 96, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
Helen was born in Johnston County on November 15, 1928, the daughter of the late James Millard Kemp and Zoma Rivers Hood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Proctor Ross; siblings, Clyde Kemp, Doris Kemp,...
Mary H. Penny
November 22, 2024
Raleigh – Mary H. Penny, 84, passed away on Friday at her home. A native of Duplin County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Howard and Annie Turner Howard.
Mary’s family will receive friends on Monday, November 25th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road Garner, NC 27529. A graveside...
Kathryn Everett Singleton
November 21, 2024
GARNER – Kathryn Everett Singleton, 85, passed away on November 21, 2024. A native of Washington, NC, Kathryn was born to the late Charles Garvey and Hilda Whitley Everett.
Kathryn is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Graham Singleton; son, Gra Singleton (Tracey); sister, Hilda Respass; grandchildren, Rachel Butler (Connor), Harrison Singleton, and...
Lauren Renee
November 18, 2024
Lauren Renee, 34, passed away unexpectedly on, November 18, 2024. She was born in Somerset County, New Jersey, and was the daughter of Michael Brown and Brenda Jones.
Lauren was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. She never failed to light up a room with her energy and love for others. She...
Dana Wall Rhodes
November 17, 2024
Garner - Dana Wall Rhodes, 55, died on Sunday at Wake Medical Center in Cary. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Betty Parrish Wall and the late Charles W. Wall.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Parrish Wall of Garner; fiancé, Scott Smith of Garner; grandchildren, Lillyanna Wacaster, Orlando Wacaster, and...
Colonel Walter David Ezzell, Iii
November 17, 2024
Colonel Walter David Ezzell Jr. (Ret.)
Walter D. Ezzell Jr. passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2024, at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina. Walter was born on December 20, 1948, in Kinston NC, to the late Walter David Ezzell Sr. and Flonnie Mae Tew Ezzell. He and his dear brother, Jimmy, grew...
Michael Anthony Ennis
November 15, 2024
Michael Anthony Ennis, 75, of Apex, N.C., passed away at home on November 15, 2024 and is now present with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born and lived his entire life on Ennis Rd, now referred to as Johnson Pond Rd, Apex to Lawrence Ennis and Lynette Mills. Mike attended Garner High...
Magdalene Parker Gillespie
November 14, 2024
Magdalene Parker Gillespie was born to the late Brody and Medie Ellen Noles Parker of Meadows Township, Benson, NC. She married Edward Leon Gillespie March 1, 1964 at Banner’s Chapel Advent Christian Church, Benson, NC. They were married forty-eight years until Edward’s death in 2012. Magdalene and her husband were graduates of Meadows High School. She graduated in the...
Elaine Burtchette Wilder
November 13, 2024
Emily Elaine Burtchette Wilder peacefully passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her family after battling abdominal cancer for a short period of time. She was born on October 5, 1953, to the late Willie Lee and Audrey Parrish Burtchette. She graduated Garner Senior High School in 1971 and then attended Hardbarger Business College. Upon graduation from Hardbarger...
Karen Ann Alexander
November 12, 2024
Karen Ann Alexander was known for her gentle disposition, beautiful artwork, delicious baking and care packages so thoroughly taped that they were nearly impossible to open. Her family, friends and acquaintances will lovingly remember her any time they take up a paint brush, see a beautiful quilt, attempt one of her cookie recipes, or experience kindness in the world....
Margaret Mary Schell
November 11, 2024
Margaret Mary Schell, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2024. A native of Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Haslinger Borer and Ervin Joseph Borer.
Margaret spent her career working in the educational and technology industries. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s high school and received her Associate’s...
Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr.
November 9, 2024
Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr.
On January 8,1930 in Vance County, NC the world was blessed with Hubert Curtis Abbott, Sr., a man whose life would be a testament to resilience, love and generosity. He departed from this life on November 9, 2024 in Raleigh, NC after 94 years of incredible and cherished memories.
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Carlyn "Lynn" Ruth Dreisbach
November 9, 2024
Carlyn Dreisbach, 84, passed away Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Born on January 9th, 1940, in Victoria, Texas, she was the daughter of Carl “Red” Sharp and Ozella Sharp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Winfield Dreisbach, Jr.; her sister, Zelda Mae Tolar; and daughter, Laura Kay Taylor....
Juanita "Juanie" Ennis Mills
November 9, 2024
Agnes Juanita Ennis Mills (Juanie), of Belhaven, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024 after battling a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumor for nearly a year. She peacefully passed surrounded by family at her daughter’s home.
Juanie was born January 23, 1947 in Goldsboro, NC to Agnes...
Linda Norris Otto
November 9, 2024
YOUNGSVILLE – Linda Norris Otto, 86, formerly of Raleigh, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
She was born in Sampson County on December 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Avery and Flonnie Norris. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Marshall Otto; as well as her...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Smith
November 7, 2024
RALEIGH - Anthony Smith, 61, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved
ones. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William Herman Smith and
Phyllis Hicks Sears.
In addition to his parents, Tony is preceded in death by his daughter, Bridget...
Minnie Allen Carroll
November 7, 2024
GARNER - Minnie Allen Carroll, 78, passed away peacefully on, November 7, 2024. She was born in Warren County, North Carolina, on March 31, 1946, and was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor Allen.
In addition to her parents, Minnie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ennis; and sisters, Peggy Strickland,...
Patricia "Pat" Byrd Barbour
November 7, 2024
CLAYTON – Patricia “Pat” Ann Byrd Barbour, 81, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Willa Dean Benson Byrd.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Larry Barbour; son, Jason Barbour and...
Mark John Adamson
November 6, 2024
Mark John Adamson, 63, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully at the Dunlap Hospice House in Raleigh on November 6, 2024. Mark was born on February 25, 1961, in Singapore to Brian and Mary Adamson during his father’s service in the Royal Air Force. When Mark was three years old, his family relocated to Northern Ireland, where they...
