James Raymond “Ray” Haygood, Sr.
July 19, 2020
James Raymond “Ray” Haygood, Sr., 88, passed away on July 19, 2020, at the Magnolia Glen assisted living facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ray was born on February 13, 1932, in Glenside, Pennsylvania to Joan Rucker Haygood and Robert Crisler Haygood. He married Rebecca Ann Marshall at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia. Preceding her death, they were happily...
Donald Braxton
July 18, 2020
RALEIGH - Donald Braxton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn; son Donel and his wife, Terrie; granddaughters, Katie and her husband, Alex, Anna and Emily; 2 great-grandchildren, Hannah and Braxton; a brother, Dillard; and sister, Ida Pearl; and many nieces and nephews....
Brookie Honeycutt Cotton
July 18, 2020
ANGIER – Brookie Honeycutt Cotton passed away Saturday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. We celebrate her life of 89 years. A life of thinking of others, generously giving and serving so many friends, family and acquaintances! Married to her best friend Troy for 54 years… and truly missing holding his hand for the last 12 years! Marked by...
Joyce Lambert Waters
July 16, 2020
Garner- Joyce Lambert Waters, 84, passed away Thursday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Willis Lambert and Neva Jones Stephenson and step-father, Jesse Stephenson. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Clayton. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Waters; daughters, Gail Brown and...
Dewayne Gandy
July 16, 2020
ANGIER– Milton DeWayne Gandy, 74, passed away on Thursday at his home. A native of Louisiana, DeWayne was preceded in death by his father, Milton Gandy; step-mother, Doris Gandy and mother, Jennie Ruth Brumley Brazzel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 20 at 2:00pm at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. DeWayne...
Dolores Olsen Moore
July 16, 2020
On Thursday, July 16, Dolores Kathryn Olsen Moore, age 92, passed away at her home in Garner, NC. Dolores was born on August 14, 1928, in Scalp Level, Pennsylvania to Ole and Cecilia Olsen. Dolores met her husband, Bill, while both were working at the same place in Bethesda, Maryland. He whisked her off her feet and soon they...
Billie Jean Smith Wall
July 15, 2020
Garner- Billie Jean Wall, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late John Herbert Smith and Emma Alvetta Shepard Smith. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Graham and husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Scotty Smith, Robert Graham and...
Diane Torres
July 15, 2020
Diane Ford Torres, age 59, went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born on February 21, 1961 in Durham North Carolina, to the late Bobby B. Ford and Yvonne Lloyd Ford Philpott. Survivors include her husband: Javier Torres; children: Adam Mangum, Sarah Mangum, William Mangum lll and Albrey Mangum; grandchildren: Jackson...
Graye Byrd Langley
July 15, 2020
Garner – Graye Langley went to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born in Hopewell, Virginia, but was a long-time native of Wake County. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Byrd. Graye graduated from the Johnston County School System. She worked with Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Company for many years before...
Linwood Barbour, Sr.
July 15, 2020
It is with profound sadness the family of Linwood Barbour, Sr. announces his passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 following a brief illness. Born in Four Oaks, NC, Lin was the son of the late William Robert Barbour, Sr. and Mary King Barbour. A graduate of Four Oaks High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball, Lin attended...
Sharon Lynn Allen
July 14, 2020
RALEIGH – Sharon Lynn Allen, 60, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Sharon was born on November 30, 1959 in Raleigh, NC to the late Laland M. Allen and Edith W. Allen. She retired after many years of faithful service with Wake County Human Services. There will be a graveside service Monday, July 20th at 2:00 pm at...
Mary Alice Wall Parrish
July 13, 2020
Mary Alice Parrish, 72, died Monday at William Dunlap Hospice Center in Raleigh. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family. She enjoyed growing flowers and tomatoes in her yard. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, July 17, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Parrish’s body will lie in state...
Dee Orville Lineberry
July 12, 2020
Dee O. Lineberry, 93, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Rossbach Lineberry, father Edgar Lineberry, his mother Mary Baker and step-father Benjamin Baker. Dee was born in Liberty, NC on June 9, 1927. When his mother married Benjamin, they moved to Benjamin’s home in Monroville PA. Dee met his...
Thomas Needham Owen, Jr.
July 11, 2020
CARY – Thomas Needham Owen, Jr., 87, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Thomas was born in Asheville, NC on June 25, 1933, the son of the late Thomas and Rebecca Banks Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Owen. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine...
Leroy Fulton Kenan, Jr.
July 11, 2020
Raleigh, NC - Leroy Fulton Kenan, Jr., fondly known as “Lee,” peacefully reunited with his Lord and Savior on Saturday July 11, 2020 with close family surrounding him, sharing memories of his life, stewardship, acts of unconditional kindness, and love while playing his favorite songs of praise and worship. Lee was born January 3, 1958 in Winston Salem, NC...
Waylyn Cole Register
July 11, 2020
Waylyn Cole Register, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020. Waylyn was born May 8, 2020, to William Tyler “Tyler” Register and Tabitha Lynn Pate. He was the light of so many people’s lives and will surely be missed by many. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 1:00 PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home...
Donald Edwin Schell, Sr.
July 9, 2020
Donald E. Schell, Sr. 78, passed away suddenly at home July 9, 2020. A native of Fremont, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert and Carolyn Hoot Schell. Donald spent his working career in the Tool and Die industry, where he finished his career as a Manager. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard....
Howard Winston Candler
July 7, 2020
Howard Winston Candler, 91, born August, 7th, 1928, to Orpha Frances and Emery Painter Candler of West Virginia stepped into his heavenly home early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2020 in his residence with his loving wife beside him in Raleigh, North Carolina. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Louise Candler of Raleigh, NC ; his three daughters,...
Grace Wilkins
July 7, 2020
Angier - Grace Wilkins, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. A lifelong native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Don Wimberly, Sr. and Della Bullock Wimberly. Grace attended school at Angier School where she was a member of the last class to attended school through only Grade 11. Grace talked many times about...
Russell “Russ” Decker
July 7, 2020
ANGIER–Russell “Russ” Decker, 70, passed away on Tuesday at Rex Hospital. A native of New York, Russ was the son of Margaret Decker and the late Chester George Decker. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00 PM at Rushing Wind Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 9856 NC Hwy 210 Four Oaks, NC 27524. In addition to...
