David I. Stephenson
February 4, 2021
ANGIER-David Ingham Stephenson, 83, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 4th. Spending most of his life in Angier, he was the son of the late Ingham Solomon Stephenson and Lula Pleasant Stephenson. David was a tremendous husband to his wife and father to his children. He led and taught by example to love the Lord,...
Bsn Rachel Michele Barbour, Rn
February 3, 2021
WILLOW SPRING – Rachel Michele Barbour, 34, passed away on Wednesday, February 3rd. Rachel was a cherished wife, beloved mother of five and a loving daughter. She was a treasured co-worker and a friend to many. Rachel loved her calling in life, which was nursing. Her passion for nursing allowed her to serve and help others. She enjoyed traveling,...
Joseph David Devine, Jr.
February 2, 2021
Joseph David Devine Jr., 78 was born in Rocky Mt., NC to the late Joseph D. and Cecelia Higgs Devine. He was a resident of Raleigh for 76 years. David was also predeceased by his brother, James F. Devine, Sr., and his Aunt and Uncle, Gertrude and Frank Murphy of Greensboro, NC. David was a graduate of Cathedral Latin...
Billy Ashley Tripp, Sr.
February 1, 2021
Billy Ashley Tripp, Sr., 86, passed away February 1, 2021. A native of Greene County, Billy was born January 2, 1935, to the late Bud Ashby and Evelyn Tyson Tripp. Billy loved spending time with his family and his little dogs, enjoying oyster roasts, cookouts, birthdays, holidays, working on his car collection, watching westerns, and watching wrestling with his...
Sanford Howard Routh
February 1, 2021
Sanford Howard Routh,92, of Cary died Monday. He was born in Youngstown, OH on July 23, 1928. He married Sheila Stahl in 1960 and has two children, Marc Routh and husband Asher of New York, NY and Jeff Routh and wife Susan of Cincinnati, OH; four grandchildren. In his professional life he was a Certified Life Underwriter and Certified...
William “Bill” Page Wilkins
February 1, 2021
RALEIGH – William “Bill” Page Wilkins, 72, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. Bill was born in Wake County on April 20, 1948 the son of the late Harry and Hazel Wilkins....
Thelma “Pat” Borsellino
February 1, 2021
WILLOW SPRING – Thelma “Pat” Borsellino, 96, passed away Monday at her home. A native of Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Carter and Alice Mae Lewis Carter. Thelma is survived by her son, John Allen Toomey, Jr. and wife, Connie of Willow Spring; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to...
Robbie Anthony Tutor
January 30, 2021
Fuquay-Varina - I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. Robbie was 63 years old. He was born on October 9, 1957, to the late Robert and Barbara Tutor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Robbie Tutor Jr. and his grandparents, Jim and...
Mathilda Wadsworth Ogburn
January 30, 2021
ANGIER – Mathilda Wadsworth Ogburn, 84, passed away Saturday. A native of Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Henry and Veleura Hollowell Wadsworth. Mathilda is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Robbins and husband, Richard of Angier; sons, Michael Ogburn and wife, Christy of Sanford, Henry Ogburn of Angier; grandchildren, Matthew Robbins and wife, Cristina of...
Sandra H. Holland
January 30, 2021
Sandra H. Holland went home to be with the Lord, early morning January 30, 2021. She was born to Garland K. and Mary Elizabeth Hilliard on June 9, 1936 in Durham Co, North Carolina. Sandra married Leland C, Holland of Kenly, N.C. on December 22nd, 1957. They moved their family to Garner, N.C. In 1976. She was a member...
James Philip Stone
January 30, 2021
Mr. Stone died January 30, 2021. He was born October 20, 1924 in Ashland, Virginia to Philip Thomas and Alice Stephens Stone. Known as Philip or Phil to his friends and family, he grew up in Raleigh and graduated from Hugh Morson High School. After serving three years in the Army Air Corp during World War II, he attended...
Jerry Lee Hill
January 29, 2021
CLAYTON - Jerry Lee Hill, born in Cartersville, SC on July 14, 1948 of Clayton, NC passed away on January 29, 2021 after a period of declining health at Johnston Health Hospital. He was proceeded in death by his parents Ned Simon and Doretha Hill; his sister Peggy S Sheets, and nephew Timothy Simon Sheets. He is survived by...
Alice Roena West
January 28, 2021
ANGIER-Alice Roena West, 88, passed away Thursday at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late John David Wilkins and Kizzie Ellen Jones Wilkins. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow the service at Hodges Chapel PWFB...
Elba Francisca Franco
January 28, 2021
Elba Francisca Franco, 82, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Wake Med in Raleigh. Elba’s life was about being with her family. Her love was for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a close relationship with her brothers and sisters, as well as her cousins. She was affectionately known as Mami Elba. She had a heart of gold,...
Jayden Mac Chapman
January 28, 2021
ANGIER- Jayden Mac Chapman went to be with his lord and savior on Thursday January 28, 2021. He is the son of Steven and Jessica Thornton Chapman. A funeral service will be Wednesday, February 3rd at 2:00 PM at Plainview Presbyterian Church in Angier. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. In addition to his parents Jayden is...
Carol Ann Miller
January 27, 2021
Carol Ann Ellingwood Miller, 64, died Wednesday at WakeMed in Raleigh. She was a Postmaster for most of her life serving in Bahama and Wilson Mills, NC. She enjoyed her family and was a wonderful mother and the best grandmother to her three grandchildren. Carol was an independent woman who was always on the go and didn’t mind getting...
Glenn Arthur Rogers, Jr.
January 26, 2021
Fuquay-Varina - Glenn Arthur Rogers, Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Glenn is survived by his Father, Glen Rogers, Sr.; step-mother, Ida Rogers; sisters, Katharine Rogers, Loretta Denton and Ashley Rogers; brother, Michael Rogers and a large and loving extended family. Glenn was preceded...
Del A. Smith
January 25, 2021
Angier- Del Adams Smith, 66, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, January 25, 2021. Living all of her life in Harnett County, she was the eldest daughter of the late C. C. (Billy) Adams, Jr. and late Frances Hayes Adams. She was a graduate of Angier High School and Campbell University. While she began her educator...
Betty Jean Jernigan
January 25, 2021
GARNER - Betty Jean Jernigan, 78, of Garner, NC, went home on January 25, 2021. She was born in Whynot, NC, a fact she was very proud of, to the late Robert and Lena Cecil of Garner, NC. Betty Jean grew up near Smokey Hollow and in later life loved riding around to see the progress Raleigh had made...
Geneva Barefoot Massengill
January 25, 2021
RALEIGH - Geneva Mae Barefoot Ashman Massengill, 89, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Harnett County. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Massengill, her parents Hector and Katie Stewart Barefoot, brothers, Ernest M. Barefoot, Sr., Martin “Buddy” Barefoot, Garland Barefoot, Eldridge “Boat” Barefoot,...
