Donald “George” Parnell
May 3, 2020
Fuquay-Varina- Donald George Parnell, 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday. Born in Moore County, George was the son of the late Donald Reginald Parnell and Leila Ivey Parnell. George is survived by his loving wife, Sue Parnell; daughter, Jennifer Mires McCartney and husband, Eric of Holly Springs; three grandchildren, Dakota Mires...
James Tabor Hutchins
May 2, 2020
James Tabor Hutchins, Sr, (Jim) passed away Saturday Morning May 2, 2020. He was born September 24, 1921 in Raleigh to John Henry and Ella Mae Hutchins. He attended Mars Hill College and Wake Forest College, earning a B.A. degree in Business Administration. During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Flight...
Carolyn Worley Teasley
May 1, 2020
GARNER – Carolyn Worley Teasley, 67, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Johnston Health in Smithfield following a courageous battle with Covid-19. She was born in Wayne County on August 31, 1952, the daughter of Pete and Myrtle W. Worley. Having grown up in the Rosewood Community, she graduated from the local high school and would go on...
Charles “Charlie” Rand Poole
May 1, 2020
Charles Rand Poole, 87, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. A native of Wake County, Charlie was born June 16, 1932 to the late Bruce M. and Lossie Gertrude Eatmon Poole. Charlie proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, spending time in Korea, Germany, and Turkey. He worked with his brother Louis Poole...
Joseph Arlo “Big Daddy” Cox
April 30, 2020
Raleigh - In Memory of Joe Cox, beloved Uncle and friend who passed away in Raleigh, NC on April 30, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the family will hold a private graveside service. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Joe was born in Pleasant...
Richard A. Tylka
April 30, 2020
Richard Allen Tylka of Angier, NC, passed away peacefully in Raleigh with family at his bedside following a 35-year struggle with heart disease. Son of the late Michael Leo Tylka and Clara Julia (Kurincak) Tylka, Richard was born February 1, 1935 in Standard Shaft, a small rowhouse village near Mt. Pleasant, PA. He was preceded in death by his...
Gloria J. Bird
April 27, 2020
GARNER– Gloria Jean Bird, 79, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A native of Chicago, IL, Gloria was the daughter of the late John Michael Matula and Violet Ann Drewniak Matula. Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 the family is considering having a service at a later date. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Jeannette A. Skuce...
Charles “Chuck” Donald Ballard
April 26, 2020
Charles Donald Ballard, 79, passed away on April 26, 2020. Charles was born June 7, 1940, in Sparta, Kentucky, to the late Earl and Martha Elizabeth Robinson Ballard. Chuck is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Anna Robinson Ballard; daughter, Abigail Denise Ballard of Clayton; son, John Christopher Ballard of Raleigh; sisters, Deane Bishop and husband,...
Ronald Arthur “Ronnie” Lowe
April 24, 2020
Ronald Arthur Lowe (Ronnie), 62 of New Bern, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24 at Rex Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Wake County, NC he was the son of the late Charles and Eloise Lowe of Cary. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathryn “Kit” Lowe; son, Jimmy Gaskins...
Joe Junior Williams
April 23, 2020
ANGIER – Joe Junior Williams, 69, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Joseph Marrion and Maggie Carter Williams. He is survived by his wife, Judy Williams; daughter, Trudy Roberson; sisters, Kramer Sullivan, Judy Wilkins, Janet Smith, Gloria McLamb, Becky Currin and husband, Wilson, Brenda Stephenson and husband, Landis; brothers, J.M....
John Michael “Mike” Miller
April 22, 2020
In Memory of: JOHN MICHAEL “MIKE” MILLER, age 76 “Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother.” Born on 24 March, 1944 in Muskogee, OK Passed on 22 April, 2020 in Smithfield, NC Cremated at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home http://bryan-leefuneralhome.com/ Resided in Willow Spring, NC John Michael “Mike” Miller, 76, of Willow Spring, NC passed away on 22 April, 2020 due...
Martha Groves Harris
April 21, 2020
Garner – Martha Groves Harris, 82, passed away at home with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Groves, III and Ella Giles Groves. Martha graduated from the UNC School of Nursing, class of 1960 and was a proud UNC TARHEEL. Martha is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Harris...
Ann Camlin Caldwell
April 19, 2020
RALEIGH - Ann Camlin Caldwell passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. She celebrated her 90th birthday last October with family and friends. Ann was born on October 20, 1929 in Hamlet, North Carolina. One of the few from her high school to attend college, she finished second her class. She graduated from...
David Elmore Haith
April 19, 2020
David Elmore Haith, 84, passed away on Sunday. David, a native of Alamance County, was raised and educated at the Elon College Orphanage. David served our country in the United States Air Force. In addition to driving a truck in his early work years, David spent 28 at Dorothea Dix Hospital specializing in the medical field. In addition to...
Jasmine Alvarez Torres
April 19, 2020
RALEIGH – Jasmine Alvarez Torres, 22, passed away on Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Wake County, Jasmine was the daughter of Carmen and Antonio Alvarez. In addition to her parents, Jasmine is survived by her sister, Maria Alvarez Torres of Raleigh; brothers, Antonio Alvarez Torres and Angel Alvarez Torres both...
Gerald Ray Atkins, Sr.
April 19, 2020
Gerald Ray Atkins, Sr., 80, died Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born August 16, 1939 in Wake County to the late Jessie Ray and Virginia Elizabeth Woodall Atkins. Gerald served 4 years in the United States Air Force as an Air Police Guard. He was a charter member of the Fairview Fire Department serving for 48 years as...
Ruth Funke
April 18, 2020
ANGIER – Ruth Funke, 86, passed away Saturday at her home. A native of Russell, VA, Ruth was the daughter of the late Howard Ball and Blanche Taylor Ball. Ruth was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed life, attending her church and helping others whenever she could. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda Snipes of...
Barry M. Bray
April 18, 2020
ASHEBORO– Barry Marvin Bray, 69, passed away at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. A native of Randolph County, Barry was the son of the late Junior Marvin Bray and Ruth Mason Bray. Barry is survived by his daughter, Tracie Bray of Raleigh; son, Brian Bray and wife, Meredith of Raleigh; grandchildren, Mia Guin of Raleigh, Jamison Bray of Raleigh,...
Mark Haynes Fogel
April 17, 2020
LILLINGTON – Mark Haynes Fogel, 47, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. Mark was born on May 23, 1972 in Skokie, IL to Hershey Fogel and Loueen Slaughter Fogel. After he relocated to North Carolina, Mark attended and graduated from Harnett Central High School, class of 1990. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army,...
Rachel Faye Johnson Godwin
April 16, 2020
Rachel Faye Johnson Godwin, 79, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Casey and Bessie Johnson of Willow Springs. She and her husband, Alton “Ray” Godwin, moved to Guam in 1968 and lived there for over 32 years and attended Harvest Baptist Church...
