Delma Marie Fullam
July 6, 2020
WENDELL - Delma Marie Fullam (Brown) was born on June 30, 1928, in Crab Orchard, Ky., the sixth of nine children born to Virgil Brown and Vina Atkins Brown, and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020. She left home at the age of 14 to live in Cincinnati with her oldest sister, Inez and her husband Andy, working...
Doris Brown Jolly
July 5, 2020
Doris Brown Jolly, 85, passed away Sunday at Rex Hospital. A native of Harnett County, Doris was the daughter of the late Thurman Brown and Evie B. Capps. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton. The wearing of a mask and social distancing are encouraged when...
Duane Elliott Lindsey
July 5, 2020
RALEIGH - Duane Elliott Lindsey left this earth for his heavenly home July 5, 2020 at the age of 66. He passed peacefully at home with this wife Tina at his side. He was a native of Pennsylvania. He earned a Masters degree in computer science at Union college in New York. He spent most of his career with...
Sheila G. Pleasant
July 2, 2020
ANGIER– Sheila G. Pleasant, 61, passed away Thursday at UNC Rex Hospital. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Edmund Grady, Sr. and Pearl Williams Grady. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6th at 11:00 AM at Kennebec Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Friends and family...
Paul Elliott Fisher
July 2, 2020
Elliott Fisher, 74, passed away from immune deficiency disorder. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Fisher and mother, Margaret Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Dana McCormick Fisher. Elliott graduated from NC State University in Vocational Education and taught his many skills at Charles B. Aycock and William G. Enloe for thirty two years. A...
Audrey Charles Maben, Jr.
July 2, 2020
RALEIGH–Audrey Charles Maben, Jr., 66, passed away on Thursday at his home. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Audrey Charles Maben, Sr. and Anita Rappleyea Maben. A private family burial will take place at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Audrey is survived by his daughter, Shannon McFarland of Fuquay-Varina; grandchildren, Katelynn Page of Holly...
Mildred Watkins Whittlesey
July 2, 2020
CARY- Mildred Watkins Whittlesey, 91, passed away Thursday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Carey David Watkins and Bessie Mae Morris Watkins. Mildred was born, and lived most of her life in Wake county, except for a couple of years following her marriage, when she resided in Iowa with her new husband. She...
Barbara “Bobbie” Miller
July 1, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT – Barbara “Bobbie” Miller, 85, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Buffalo NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Emma Carlson. In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by a...
Betty Jo Morris Poole
July 1, 2020
Betty Morris Poole, 88, of Raleigh went to be with the Lord July 1, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home. Ms. Poole was preceded in death by her sons, Gary W. Poole and Richard “Ricky” L. Poole, and daughter Betsy P. Johnson. She is survived by her children Charles L. Poole of Clarksville, VA, Sandra Ficken of...
James David Robbins, Jr.
June 28, 2020
James (Jim) David Robbins Jr. left his earthly home entered his heavenly home on June 28, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1946, in Little Washington, North Carolina, to Doris and James Robbins. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James David Robbins. Jim was a hard worker and extraordinary man; he worked hard throughout his life...
Sylvia B. Austin
June 28, 2020
ANGIER– Sylvia Burroughs Austin, 73, passed away on Sunday at her home. A native of Fuquay-Varina, she was the daughter of the late Dallas S. Burroughs and Margaret Wiggins Burroughs. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens,...
Billy Joe “Bj” Castlebury
June 28, 2020
Angier - Billy Joe “BJ” Castlebury, 94, passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua Gardner Castlebury and Iva Elizabeth LaRue Castlebury; brothers, Elton, Ray, and Cecil Castlebury, and sons Cecil and Joe T. Castlebury. A loving husband and father, BJ proudly served his...
Charlotte Wilson Hampton
June 27, 2020
Charlotte Wilson Hampton, 80, passed on June 27, 2020, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born November 14, 1939 to the late Charlie and Glennie Cartwright Wilson. She was always a very positive and encouraging person and made everyone around her feel good. She loved to be well dressed and look great whether at the grocery store or out...
Donald “Donnie” Lee Barnes
June 26, 2020
CLAYTON – Donald “Donnie” Lee Barnes, 47, passed away suddenly June 26, 2020 at his residence. A native of Wake County, he is the son of David Lee Barnes and Joyce Dement Barnes. Donnie was an HVAC technician for many years. A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in downtown Raleigh....
Violet Jordan Parrish
June 25, 2020
Violet Jordan Parrish of Garner, NC departed this world and entered eternal life on Thursday June 25, 2020. She was 90 years old. The world has one fewer flower to behold. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 15772 NC Highway 50 Garner, NC 27529. The family...
Stephen R. Melillo
June 25, 2020
Stephen R. Melillo, 94, passed away June 25, 2020. A native of N. J., he was the son of the late Rocco and Angelina Melillo. Stephen was a Grocery Manager for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. The family will have a private graveside service, with Military Honors. Along with his parents Stephen...
Jane C. Hamilton
June 25, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA– Jane Coats Hamilton, 86, passed away on Thursday at Windsor Point. A native of Johnston County, Jane was the daughter of the late John Delno Coats and Sarah Olice Hardee Coats. A family graveside service will be held on Monday, June 29th at 11:00 AM at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Fuquay-Varina. Jane is survived by her children,...
Edward Jerome Dunnagan
June 24, 2020
Edward Jerome Dunnagan, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 24, 2020. A native of Durham, NC, Ed graduated from Gardner Webb College in 1962 and Wake Forest University in 1965. He was employed by IBM at Research Triangle Park, retiring in 1992 as a Senior Placement Counselor. Ed enjoyed helping young people and was active as...
Dylan Richard Anderson Jones
June 23, 2020
Dylan Richard Anderson Jones, 16, passed June 23, 2020. A native of Wake County, Dylan was born July 18, 2003 to David R. Anderson and Tara K. Jones. His passing was much too early and he will live forever in the hearts of all his friends and family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020, at...
Verneil Lamar Emerson
June 22, 2020
Verneil Lamar Emerson, 89, passed away on June 22, 2020. A native of Arkansas, Verneil was the son of the late Arnold and Carna Emerson. Verneil worked in the grocery business for many years as a Retail Manager. Also he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Along with his parents, Verneil was preceded...
