Thomas William Zrinko
January 1, 2020
Thomas William Zrinko, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, peacefully in his sleep. Thomas was born Dec. 05, 1950, in Irvington, NJ and lived with his Daughter and family in Cary, NC He worked as the Director of Maintenance for Genesis Healthcare prior to retiring in 2016. He is survived by his three children, son, Thomas William...
William Wallace Wood, Jr.
December 31, 2019
Bill was born and raised in Clarksville, Virginia where he attended public school. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of almost 60 years, Rheta Russell Wood, his parents William Wallace Wood and Blanche Vaughn Wood and his sisters Anne Wood Crews and Nancy Goode Wood all of Clarksville VA. He is survived by his son William...
Michael Trembley Cross
December 30, 2019
Raleigh - Michael Trembley Cross, 65, passed away on Monday. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A private burial will take place at a later time. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday. Michael T....
Susan Balducci Higginbotham
December 30, 2019
GARNER - Susan Balducci Higginbotham , age 66, died on December 30th, 2019, in Cary, North Carolina. Susan was survived by her husband John Scott Higginbotham, of Garner, NC; her daughter Keri Marie Oister wife of William Edwin Oister, Jr. of Garner, NC; her brother John Michael Balducci husband of Barbara Balducci of Big Canoe, GA; and two grandchildren...
Clarence Poe Holder, Jr.
December 29, 2019
GARNER – Clarence Holder, 77, of Wake County, died Sunday, December 29 at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence “Poe” and Hazel Gillis Holder. He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Holder Bartley and husband Steve; daughter, Amanda Paige Wroughton and husband Phillip of Willow Spring, NC; daughter, Emily Holder Sauls and husband Cliff of Garner,...
Vicki Gaskin Stephens
December 29, 2019
ANGIER– Vicki Gaskin Stephens, 70, passed away on Sunday at her home. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late James Clarence Gaskin and Gertha Baker Gaskin. Vicki was a 1967 graduate of Buies Creek High School. She worked for Cooper Tools for over 40 years before retiring. Being retired meant that she could focus...
Raidon Enrico Taylor
December 28, 2019
GARNER - Raidon Enrico Taylor (affectionately known as Ray-Ray), was born January 12, 2001 and went on to be with the Lord on December 28, 2019. He was the youngest son of Robert M. Taylor and Comalitha Johnson Crudup. Raidon lived with his mother, Comalitha and stepfather Claude Crudup, at 1336 New Bethel Church Rd. in Garner, NC. He...
Virginia C. Moore
December 28, 2019
Sanford- Virginia C. Moore, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday in Fort Mill, SC surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was the daughter of the late Henry Rose Carter and Martha Caroline Wilder Carter. She was born in Robeson County, NC, but spent most of her life in Sanford, NC. While raising 4 children Virginia returned to school to...
Travis Allan Eubanks
December 27, 2019
GARNER- Travis A. Eubanks, 31, passed away suddenly Dec. 27, 2019. A native of Wake Co, he was the son of Timothy and Pauline Eubanks. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday Jan. 3, 2020 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton. He is survived by his son, Travis Eubanks,...
Lillian Pope Starling
December 26, 2019
Lillian Pope Starling, 91, passed away early Thursday, December 26, 2019. Lillian was born in Erwin, NC to the late Adrian and Lanie Bradshaw Pope. She grew up in Clinton, NC before making her home in Garner, NC. She worked many years for the NC Fire Insurance Rating Bureau. She was a charter member of Aversboro Road Baptist Church...
Alexandra Mallory “Ally” Cunningham
December 26, 2019
Alexandra Mallory (Ally) Cunningham, 21, passed away on Thursday, December 26. Ally was Known to her friends and family alike for her sense of humor, her free spirit, her contagious laugh, and beautiful smile. She is remembered as a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend. She will live on in our hearts forever. Ally is survived by her parents,...
Tammy Gray Hilliard Baker
December 25, 2019
ANGIER- Tammy Gray Hilliard Baker, 56, passed away on Wednesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Hilliard and Wilma Tew Hilliard. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 12:30 PM at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. The family will receive friends prior to the...
Randall Lee Jackson
December 24, 2019
Randy Jackson (Papa) passed away on December 24, 2019. He is survived by a large, loving family and many friends. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm– 3:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Melba Eloise Smith
December 21, 2019
Willow Spring - Melba Eloise Smith, 85, passed away on December 21, 2019, after several years of declining health. She was known for her amazing smile and her love for grandchildren and great grandchildren. Melba was born February 16, 1934 in Wake County to the late Henry and Clara Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Frances Hayes Adams
December 21, 2019
Frances Hayes Adams, 85, went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born in Granville County and raised in Harnett County, she was the third of five daughters born to the late Willie Lee Hayes and Rosa Lee Phillips Hayes. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School and enjoyed being a member of Chalybeate...
Bobby Joe Dorman
December 19, 2019
Bobby Joe Dorman, 78, passed away Thursday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A lifelong resident of Angier, he was the son of the late Lawton and Margaret Dorman. Bobby served his country in the Air Force for three years (1960-1963), then went on to work 31 years for UPS before he retired. Bobby had a great sense of...
Oscar Talmadge Simpkins, Jr.
December 18, 2019
Raleigh – Oscar Talmadge Simpkins, Jr., 83, died Wednesday at his home. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Oscar Teachy Simpkins, Jr. and Alice Sanderford Simpkins. He was the owner of Wake County Speedway and of Simpkins Trucking Co., as well as having 30 years of service with the News and Observer. Funeral...
Mary Jeannette Elekes Underwood
December 18, 2019
Mary Jeannette Elekes Underwood, 78, died Wednesday. She was a very beloved wife and mother who will be eternally missed. Mary was a registered nurse who retired from the Medical Review Board of North Carolina. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy, a daughter, Teresa Michelle and a sister, Debbie Mathis. A memorial service will be...
Robert E. “Bob” Moore
December 16, 2019
GARNER - On Monday, December 16, 2019, Robert E. “Bob” Moore went to be with the Lord at the age of 91. Bob was born on May 3, 1928 in New York City to Clinton and Florence Moore. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant toward the end of World War II. In 1950, he married Frances...
Jeffrey Alan Simmons
December 15, 2019
Jeffrey Alan Simmons November 21, 1979 – December 15, 2019 Angier – Jeffrey Alan Simmons, 40, passed away at Duke University Medical Center on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Jeffrey was born November 21, 1979 to Jerry and Jewel Sorrells Simmons. He is well known in the Burner community and was a regular participant in the Transformus Art festival. A...
