Billie Frances Lassiter Marrow
March 10, 2020
Billie Frances Lassiter Marrow was born January 12, 1938 to Leola “Billie” and John Lassiter. She was born in Wagram, North Carolina and spent her childhood in the eastern part of the state including Beaufort, Raleigh, and Goldsboro (third grade through High School). She graduated as the valedictorian from Goldsboro High School where she enjoyed playing tennis and maintained...
Leo H. Cochrane
March 9, 2020
Leo H. Cochrane, 65, passed peacefully at home on March 9, 2020. Leo was born October 9, 1954 to the late Charles “Walter” Walton and Pearl Elizabeth (Pickrem) Cochrane. He was well known to many people both in the Garner area, in Nova Scotia, and across Canada. He was a mechanic for many years and recently owned his own...
Ira Wayne Sears, Jr.
March 6, 2020
Fuquay-Varina– Ira Wayne Sears, Jr., 56, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:30 PM at the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church, 100 Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. A Graveside Service will follow at the Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 6678 River Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. A Celebration of Life...
William “Billy” C. Mclean, Jr.
March 6, 2020
William “Billy” C. McLean, Jr., 77, passed away Friday March 6, 2020. A native of Wake Co. he was the son of the late William C. and Clara Matthews McLean. Billy was a truck driver for many years, driving for Kenan Trucking Co. He also proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Funeral service will be held on Sunday,...
Lena Culley Yancey
March 5, 2020
RALEIGH – Lena Culley Yancey, 90, passed away Thursday, March 5th at Wake Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Mamie Watts Culley of Clover, VA. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday at Amplify Church, 1329 US Hwy 70 West, Garner, NC. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm...
Kenneth Howard
March 5, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA– Kenneth Howard, 70, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Graham F. Howard, Sr. and Roberta Collins Woolard. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 12:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM prior to the service at...
Cecily Hughes Hobson
March 4, 2020
Clayton-Cecily Hughes Hobson, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior the afternoon of March 4, 2020. She passed peacefully at home with the love of family. Cecily was born in Johnston County, raised in Raleigh where she met the love of her life, William Leon Hobson. She was preceded in death by her “sweet Willie” in 2012...
Charles Mckinley Hardy
March 1, 2020
Charles McKinley Hardy, 82, passed away Sunday March 1, 2020. A native of Moore Co, he was the son of the late Coley and Ola Nordon Hardy. He was past Master at the William T. Bain Masonic Lodge. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Plymouth Church with burial and Masonic Rites following in the church cemetery. The...
Ronald Perkins Hendricks, Jr.
February 29, 2020
Ronald (Ron) Perkins Hendricks, Jr., 53, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home. He was a principal and civil engineer with Piedmont Land Design. Ron began his professional career in civil engineering in 1986 at Envirotek, Inc. He worked there part time as a site designer while finishing his Civil Engineering Degree at North Carolina State University. Upon...
Millard Austin Williford
February 28, 2020
Millard Austin Williford, 77, passed away peacefully on February 28 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born February 6, 1943 in Dunn, North Carolina to Edward and Hettie Williford. Millard will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, doting father, exceptionally proud grandfather, life-long friend and his genuine kindness to everyone. He had...
James Harold Bragg, Jr.
February 27, 2020
James H. Bragg, Jr., 61, passed away Feb. 27, 2020 after an extended illness. A native of W.V. he was the son of the late James H. Bragg and Loretta Wilburn Bragg. James worked as a maintenance technician working on residential apartments for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. A loving husband, father,...
Patricia Harrelson Wilder
February 26, 2020
RALEIGH – Patricia Harrelson Wilder, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Draudy and Pauline Fowler Harrelson of Morehead City. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Sunday at Zebulon City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee...
Everette Cola Lupton
February 26, 2020
ANGIER- Everette Cola Lupton, 59, of 4104 Old Buies Creek Rd, Angier, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. A longtime resident of Harnett County, he was born May 30, 1960 in Kinston, to the late Clyde Thomas Lupton and Miriam Nordan Wicker Lupton. He was a graduate of Harnett Central High School...
Genevieve P. Lipscomb
February 26, 2020
RALEIGH - Mary Genevieve Pendergraft Lipscomb passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was blessed with 85 wonderful years. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, Levy and Leone Pendergraft; brother, Bobby Pendergraft; sister, Jean Poole; and husband of 64 years, Joseph Lee Lipscomb, Sr. She is survived by...
Phyllis Jean Coats
February 25, 2020
ANGIER– Phyllis Jean Coats, 75, passed away Tuesday at Universal Healthcare in Lillington. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Rachel Morris Coats. Phyllis was a cheerleader and a member of the Beta Club at Angier High School before going on to graduate from Campbell College with a Bachelors in Sociology. In...
Edna Matthews Talley
February 25, 2020
Fuquay-Varina - Edna Matthews Talley, 84, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The visitation and funeral service will be at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church at 301 N. Woodrow St. on Saturday, February 29. The visitation will be from 1:15 to 2:45 pm, and the funeral will be at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Wake Chapel...
J.D. Umstead
February 24, 2020
GARNER – J.D. Umstead, 93, died Monday at his home. He was born in Granville County on January 21, 1927, to Jethro David Umstead and Rosa Fowler Umstead. He was employed and retired from N.C. Products. J.D. served his country in the US Army in Germany during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Pauline (Polly) King Umstead; son, Steve Umstead...
William Bryant Buffaloe, Jr.
February 24, 2020
William Bryant Buffaloe Jr, 82, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Bill was a 77-year resident of Garner from birth until moving to Austin to be with his grandchildren for his final years. Bill was born February 12, 1938. He is the son of William Bryant Buffaloe, Sr and Carrie Bryan Buffaloe. He graduated from...
Edna Helen Kluge Haberkamp
February 24, 2020
Edna Helen Kluge Haberkamp, 84, returned to her heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2020. Edna was born February 20, 1936 to the late Edward Kluge and Martha Schauer Kluge, in Ames, Nebraska. Edna grew up on the family farm in Valley, Nebraska. After her high school graduation, Edna moved to Washington D.C. to work for the Federal Bureau...
