Evola Edwards
March 27, 2020
Evola Edwards 86, passed away March 27, 2020 at Pruitt Health after a short illness. Evola was born March 8, 1934 to Louise Pierre and Charles Coulon in New Orleans, Louisiana. To meet Ms. Evola was to love her. Her faith and encouragement touched lives across the country. Ms. Evola was a faithful member of the Institute of Divine...
Virginia Merritt Yates
March 26, 2020
Virginia Merritt Yates, 77, died Wednesday at her residence. She was a graduate of Cary High School, attended East Carolina University and graduated from NC State University in 1986. She retired from the NC Legislature as an administrative assistant. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Yates; daughters, Kamela Yates-Niemyski (Paul) of Dallas, TX and Tanisia Yates of Raleigh;...
Judy Fay Rogers
March 25, 2020
Judy Fay Rogers passed away peacefully March 25, 2020 at Universal Healthcare Facility in Fuquay-Varina, NC with her family by her side. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Garner High School and worked several years for Dr. Hendrix, Optometry in Garner and the Garner Chamber of Commerce. She also co-owned C R Ceramics. She was a former member of...
Margaret Boyd Kissel
March 24, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA – Margaret Boyd Kissel, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Debbie Paddack and husband, Phil Harris; son, Greg Kissel and wife, Denise; and Daughter-in-law Tina Kissel. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George and son Mark....
Rachel Denning Adams
March 23, 2020
ANGIER – Rachel Denning Adams, 97, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She was born in Angier, NC on October 9, 1922 to the late Daniel Webster Denning and Malissie Jackson Denning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Clyde Adams; and her brothers and...
Charles Phillip Fish
March 23, 2020
Raleigh - Charles Fish, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday. Charles is survived by his daughter, Connie Fish Brackett (Drew); grandson, Jason Boatright (Renee) and great-granddaughter, Rebecca.
Nancy Ann Young
March 22, 2020
Nancy Ann Young , 72 passed away March 22, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare after an extended illness. Nancy was born in Rockhill, South Carolina to the late Sallie L and Alexander C. Flood. As a child she was relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she attended school. In 1967 she met and married Walter Young. For a few years she...
Glenn Douglas Wallace
March 22, 2020
ANGIER – Glenn Douglas Wallace, 67, of Angier was called home on Sunday morning. He was preceded in death by his father, David Wallace, Jr. and his mother, Betty Blue Currin Wallace. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of over 45 years, Sylvia Sawyer Wallace; two daughters, Sonya Wallace Piper and husband, Billy, Melissa Wallace and special...
Rachel Allen Stikeleather
March 21, 2020
Rachel Allen Stikeleather, 87, passed away suddenly March 21, 2020. A native of Johnston Co. she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Annie Allen. Rachel retired as a Registered Nurse where she worked at several hospitals in the Psychiatry specialty. There will be a private family graveside service. There will be a drop-in viewing Thursday from 9-5...
James Wynn “Jim” Wells
March 20, 2020
Raleigh-James W. “Jim” Wells, 81, died March 20, 2020. He was a most devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was born in Roseboro, N.C. and was the son of the late David F. and Annah G. Wells. He was a graduate of Campbell College and North Carolina State University. Jim was employed for 31 years by the Raleigh Lions...
Marilou Harrell Hansen
March 20, 2020
Marilou Harrell Hansen, 76, passed away at home after a long battle with dementia. A native of Athens, Georgia, Marilou was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grady Lou Harrell. Marilou was an amazing mother and wife. Marilou enjoyed cooking, traveling, the mountains and spending time with her family. Marilou, a young southern girl fell in love with...
J. Harold Dupree
March 19, 2020
Jasper Harold Dupree, 87, passed away on March 19, 2020. Harold was born March 9, 1933 to the late Wade A. and Ruth Cecelia Barbour Dupree. He was raised on Hwy 210 near Angier NC in Johnston County and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1951. He served in the US Air Force from 1951-1954 and was stationed in...
Frances P. Carter
March 19, 2020
Frances P. Carter, 91, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. A native of Wake County, Frances was born March 11, 1929 to the late Lee and Rosa Lee Penny. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She not only opened her heart and her home to her family but was also a foster mother...
Frank Hockaday Gardner
March 19, 2020
ANGIER- Frank Hockaday Gardner, 91, passed away on Friday at Emerald Healthcare in Lillington. A native of Harnett County, Frank was the son of the late Mack Broughton Gardner and Mary Hockaday Gardner. After graduating high school, Frank attended school at Campbell College and played minor league baseball in New River and Rocky Mount. He then served honorably for...
Dorothy Moore Ryals
March 18, 2020
ANGIER- Dorothy Moore Ryals, 92, passed away on Wednesday at home. A native of Johnston County, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Lonnie Mack Moore and Mamie Norris Moore. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A private funeral service and burial will take place at a later...
Charles Lowry Parks
March 16, 2020
CDR Charles Lowry Parks, USN, Retired, passed away March 16th in Garner NC. Born September 29th, 1934 to William L. and Ida Lee Parks, Charles was a bright young man who graduated from high school at the age of 15, then from Mississippi State College with a degree in Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, before joining the Navy as an...
Dwight Thomas Smith
March 13, 2020
Garner – Dwight Thomas Smith, 87, passed away Friday. He was a retired barber and the former owner of Center Plaza Sundry Shop in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, Dwight was son of the late Carlton and Ossie Baker Smith. In addition to his parents, Dwight was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Peggy...
Johnnie Marshall Hill
March 13, 2020
Johnnie “Micky” Marshall Hill, 71 preceded in death by his sister Myra Jo Hill, parents Johnnie Richard Hill and Alma Louise Bennett Hill, stepmother Irene McAllister Hill, grandparents Coroner Marshall Watson Bennett Sr. and Marie Cooper Bennett and Noah B. Hill Sr. and Josephine King Hill. He is survived by a twin brother, Richard Alexander Hill; son, Lee Marshall...
Mary Rachel Johnson Hale
March 12, 2020
Mary Rachel Johnson Hale of Garner N.C. passed away on March 12, 2020. A Goldsboro native and graduate of Goldsboro High School, she was the eldest daughter of the late Jesse Thomas and Mamie Horton Johnson. She is predeceased by husband Carson Hale of Garner and sister Elizabeth J. Oldham of Durham. Surviving are sons Tom Cox and wife...
Mary Frances Honeycutt
March 12, 2020
ANGIER – Mary Frances Honeycutt, 76, passed away at home Thursday. A native of Johnston and Harnett counties, she was the daughter of the late Watius Whitman and Mary Alice Barnes Whitman. Mrs. Honeycutt was employed by The Red Barn for 17 years. A visitation will be held Friday, March 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral...
