William “Bill” Mize
October 17, 2019
GARNER – On October 17, 2019, in the peaceful respite of “Heroes Way” Hospice Unit in the Durham VA, United States Marine Corps Veteran Staff Sergeant William “Bill” Mize, 73, passed away. Bill’s quick wit and charming ways stayed with him during his short illness. Bill was born September 10, 1946, in the Bronx, New York, to Marine Veteran...
Sarah Louise Adams Coates
October 15, 2019
Sarah Adams Coates, 100, daughter of Thomas Nowell Adams and Ola Barber Adams died Tuesday after a brief illness. She is survived by her son, Gary Y. Coates (Jewell) of Raleigh and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Stephens and five siblings. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Friday at Oakwood Cemetery....
Norris Ray Yates
October 15, 2019
Norris Ray Yates, 84, passed away Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019. Norris worked for N.C. State University as a building foreman, working in all phases of building maintenance. A native of Wake Co, he was the son of the late Henry Hubert Sr. and Eunice Yates. Graveside service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday Oct. 19, 2019 at Martha’s Chapel...
Peggy Ipock Parrish
October 13, 2019
Peggy Ipock Parrish, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 13, 2019 at the SECU Hospice House of Johnston County. A native of Wake County, Peggy was the only daughter of the late Walter Ipock and Kate Belton Ipock of Raleigh. Born on November 13, 1930, she was a graduate of Hugh Morson High School of Raleigh...
E. Millard Johnson
October 12, 2019
Smithfield - E. Millard Johnson, 88, passed away in his home on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday at Bryan –Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield. (at the corner of US 70 Bus. and route 210) He was preceded in death...
Della Louise Franks
October 11, 2019
GARNER- Della Louise Franks, 80, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 at Transitions Hospice Home in Raleigh. Louise was born on February 17, 1939 in Fayetteville, NC, and raised by the late Arthur and Ruth Glover of Raleigh. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Clarence L. Franks and her sister, Kathryn Glover Buffaloe. She...
Marland Overton Denton
October 10, 2019
FUQUAY VARINA- Marland Overton Denton, 77, died on Thursday. Marland was the son of the late Overton Denton and Evadine Flatt Denton. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 18th at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Marland is survived by his daughter, May...
Doris Jean Moody Pittman
October 9, 2019
Doris Moody Pittman, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 with her family by her side. A native of Wake, Co. she was the daughter of the late Paul,Sr. and Lorraine Moody. Doris was a preschool teacher for many years. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday Oct. 13, 2019 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at...
Eva H. Cortopassi
October 8, 2019
ANGIER- Eva Sacco Cortopassi, 86, passed away on Tuesday. Born in Hershey, PA, Eva was the daughter of the late Clemente and Mary Rossi Sacco. There are no services scheduled at this time. Eva is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Dick Cortopassi; sons, Rick Cortopassi and wife, Diane of Angier; Ray Cortopassi of Roseville, CA; Ron...
Emma Jane Mccarthy Hardy
October 8, 2019
Emma Jane McCarthy Hardy of Raleigh, age 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Jane was born on December 23, 1925 in Robeson County, NC. Her parents, George William (“Pop”) McCarthy and Mary Ucille (“Mama Sue”) Bouknight McCarthy, had moved there from South Carolina. Jane was the eighth of eleven children born to Pop and Mama Sue. When...
Glenn Allen Rose
October 7, 2019
Raleigh- Glenn Allen Rose, 71, died Monday at his home. He was the son of the late George P. and Helen R. Rose and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his brothers, Kenneth Rose (Edna), Gurney Rose (Mary Frances), Bobby...
Dainee Chambless Gibson
October 6, 2019
Dainee Chambless Gibson, 82, of Orange died peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19 at her home on Spicers Mill Road in Orange, VIrginia with Dr. Calvin Morris officiating. Dainee was born on August 2, 1937 in Screven County, Georgia. She was a graduate of Furman University...
Tammy Marie Young Thornton
October 6, 2019
Raleigh - Tammy Thornton, 51, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away Sunday. She is survived by daughters Amanda, Rachel and Husband Derek. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM at Highland Baptist Church, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. We greatly appreciate your support in our time...
Faye B. Williford
October 5, 2019
Angier- Faye B. Williford, 89, passed away Saturday at Wake Med Hospital in Cary. A native of Johnston County, Faye was the daughter of the late Samuel Carl and Flonnie Ennis Byrd. A graveside service will be held on Monday October 7th at 2:30 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the...
Brian Lynn Ryals
October 3, 2019
ANGIER-Brian Lynn Ryals, 41, passed away Wednesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of Donald and Carol Ryals of Angier. In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his loving wife, Jessie Lynn Ryals; daughter, Josie May Ryals of the home; sons, Haden Thomas Ryals and Noah Dean Farmer of...
Nona Jeanette Dean
September 30, 2019
Garner - Our beloved mother, Nona Jeanette Dean, passed peacefully into the Savior’s loving arms on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Transitions Lifecare of Wake County. Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Arthur D. Dean; parents, Rolen and Ruth Crumpler of Piney Green; stepdaughter, Sherry D. Cash of Raleigh and sister, Barbara C. Rogers of Elizabethtown. She is...
Elizabeth Morris Tysor
September 30, 2019
GARNER- Elizabeth Morris Tysor, 61, passed away Monday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Morris and Margaret Ann Fulghum Morris. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday at McCullers Community Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Clayton. The family will receive friends...
Stanley Conrad Bass
September 25, 2019
Stanley Conrad Bass, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th. Born in Harnett County on May 7th, 1937, he was the son of the late Roy and Lila Bass. He was preceded in death by his brother, Elbert Curtis Bass; and sister, Donna Bass Pyle. Stanley is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Smith Bass; daughters,...
Susan Morris
September 25, 2019
Susan Morris, 62 of Raleigh, passed away September 25, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Roy and Shirley Garriss, in Pendor County North Carolina on September 6, 1957. She married Ray Morris June 4, 1973 and they were happily married for 46 years. Susan is survived by her husband Ray Morris, her...
Peggy Wall Peedin
September 24, 2019
Peggy Wall Peedin, 66, passed away September 24th at home. Peggy was a native of Wake County, the daughter of the late David and Emma Norton Wall. Peggy is survived by a son, David Lee Peedin; sister, Alice Creech; nephew, Daniel Creech; and a large extended family. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 28th, from 2:00 - 3:00...
