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...
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...
