Thomas Everette Blake
September 23, 2019
Thomas E. Blake, 73, of Raleigh, passed away suddenly at Wake Medical Center Monday Sept. 23, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake County, he was the son of Irma Morris Blake and the late Robert Blake. Thomas retired from WRAL-TV after more than 30 years of service. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday Sept....
Loretta Hubbard Heavener
September 22, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA–Loretta Hubbard Heavener, 93, passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on September 22, 2019. She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late Clint and Annie Hubbard. Loretta touched the lives of all with whom she came in contact with her unfailing kindness and always positive, loyal support. She quietly led the life of a...
Sandrea Leigh Mclean Pearce
September 21, 2019
Sandrea McLean Pearce, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 21. She is survived by a son, Casey Potter; a daughter, Andrea Potter; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Deon Taylor; a brother, Jim Turner; and a niece, Dondee Brown. There will be a committal service on Friday, September 27, at 2 pm at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
Herbert Mclamb Allen
September 21, 2019
Raleigh- Herbert McLamb Allen, 90, passed and went to heaven on Saturday, September 21st, in an assisted living facility in Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of Milton and Lucinda Allen McLamb and William Riley and Lily Francis Morgan Allen. He is preceded in death by a brother, J.R. McLamb, and sisters, Marilla Griffin...
Naomi Grace Doak
September 20, 2019
GARNER- Naomi Grace Doak, 90, died Friday at Four Oaks Assisted Living. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lloyd Wagner and Frances Bules Wagner. A Private Celebration of Life will be held for Mrs. Doak on Thursday. Survivors include her children, Larry Doak and wife, Margaret Ann of Plant City, FL, William Kenneth Doak...
Annette Hill
September 19, 2019
GARNER- Rita Annette Carroll Hill passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 19th. She valiantly battled cancer for 20 years. Annette was born in Sampson County, daughter of the late Orita Edwards and Marion G. Carroll. She graduated Midway High School in 1965, married her high school sweetheart, John Gilbert, and together they moved to Raleigh. Annette...
Vicki Mcdonald
September 18, 2019
RALEIGH – Vicki Cheryl Long McDonald, 53, died Wednesday. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Glenda Long and the late Don Long, Jr. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Sunday at the funeral...
David Robert Smith
September 18, 2019
David Robert Smith, 63, passed away Sept. 18, 2019 at UNC Hospital. A native of Wake Co, he was the son of the late Willard and Louise Smith. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Sunday Sept. 22, 2019 at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will visit after the service at the grave. He is survived...
Arthur Mckay Fussell
September 17, 2019
Arthur McKay Fussell, 75, of Clayton, North Carolina died September 17, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 1:45 on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM with burial to follow at the church cemetery. McKay was born on December 11, 1943 to the...
Henry Mclendon
September 16, 2019
Henry McLendon,78, passed away Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of the District of Columbia, he was the son of the late Henry V. McLendon, Sr. and Mary Kirk McLendon. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier on Thursday September 19th, 2019. A funeral service will...
Danny Earl Alford
September 16, 2019
On September 16, 2019 at 6:35 pm, Danny Alford became a complete person in the presence of God. He struggled for many years with many ups and downs. He won a lot of battles and was able to overcome many obstacles in his life. He is now victorious. He taught us many valuable lessons about the importance of living...
Alice D. Graham
September 15, 2019
Garner– Alice Dozack Graham, 88, passed away at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh on Sunday. Born in Throop, PA, Alice was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Kaminski Dozack. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 20th at 1:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton. Alice is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Roe and Sandra Marie...
Herbert Don Jones
September 13, 2019
Garner - Herbert Don Jones, 67, passed away Friday. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Don is survived by his daughter, Ashley; brothers, John “Ron” Jones (June) and Jerry Jones (Kikuka); sisters, Kay Jones Murphy (Jim) and Wendy Jones Cottle; Ex-wife and dear friend, Nancy Jane Wilburn....
Brianna Nichole Bendure
September 12, 2019
Raleigh - Brianna Nichole Bendure, “Bri”, 63, wife of the late John Wayne Bendure of Raleigh, passed way Thursday, September 12, 2019, in her home surrounded by family.Born April 6, 1956, on Smyrna Air Force Base, Smyrna, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William Hoover Collins and Margaret Lucille Newman. Brianna graduated from Pine Forest High School. She went...
Betty Jane Bouquin
September 11, 2019
CARY-Betty Jane Bouquin, 89, passed away Wednesday at WakeMed in Cary. Born in FL, Betty was raised in Sanford, NC, but lived most of her adult life in Fredonia, NY. She was the daughter of the late James Alton Ray, Sr. and Myrtle Britt Ray. Betty is survived by her husband of 70 years, George Bouquin; daughter, Kathy Bouquin;...
Richard Paul Shires
September 10, 2019
In loving memory of Richard “Paul” Shires, 55, who passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Raleigh on December 31, 1963 to William Archer and Katherine Myers Shires, Paul was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 6. After years of radiation and chemo he went into remission, relapsing only once. In July, Paul was diagnosed with...
Marie Rose Parker
September 10, 2019
Marie Rose Parker, 92, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday at Rex Hospital. She was an administrative assistant with the Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC and an active member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family and always saw the best in everyone she met. She...
Frances Carole Fuller Nicholson
September 7, 2019
Carole Nicholson passed away peacefully September 7, 2019, at Transitions Life Care. Carole was the loving daughter of “Bee” and David Fuller. She is survived by her devoted husband, Darrell “Nick” Nicholson, daughter, Anne Hogewood (Lee), son, David Nicholson, and three grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah and Benjamin, of whom she was supremely proud. She is also survived by her sister,...
Horace R. Miller
September 7, 2019
Raleigh - Horace R. Miller, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leo Miller; four sisters, Louise Montgomery, Julia Flake, Nellie Strube, and Annette Padgett, all of South Carolina. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...
Wade Stanley Whitley
September 7, 2019
WILLOW SPRING- Wade Stanley Whitley, 79, died on Saturday. Stanley was the son of the late William Wade Whitley and Hazel Clark Whitley. He owned and operated Whitley Metal Craft for many years. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 9th at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Fellowship...
