Joseph Rickey “Rick” French
August 17, 2019
Joseph Rickey French, 74, of Holly Springs, NC died Saturday August 17, 2019 at Transitions Life Care Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC. Rick was born August 28, 1945 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Joseph Doyle and Emma Lou French. He was a Vietnam War veteran of the US Air Force where he served in the field of avionics....
Brenda Kay Ward
August 16, 2019
BENSON – Brenda Kay Ward, 73, passed away on Friday. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Brenda is survived by her children, Wayne Hawkins, of Clayton, Ted and wife, Jae...
Roger Leon Baker
August 14, 2019
RALEIGH – Roger Leon Baker, 78, died Wednesday at Transitions LifeCare after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Leon Early Baker and Vera Mozelle Mills Baker. He was well loved and respected by his family and community. He enjoyed helping others, whether he was cutting grass for widows...
Robert W. Carter, Sr.
August 12, 2019
FUQUAY–VARINA - Robert Weslie Carter, Sr., 83, passed away at his home on Monday. A native of Wake County, he is the son of the late, William and Essie Honeycutt Carter. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis Dennis Carter; daughter, Jennifer C. Jolly (Steve) of Little River, SC; sons, Jimmy P. Carter of Duncan, Tommy W....
Claude Curtis Cardwell
August 10, 2019
Claude Curtis Cardwell, age 94, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh, NC on August 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Carol Spencer Cardwell and Roselyn Curtis Cardwell of Hampton, Virginia born on June 19, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Nell Carmines Cardwell and his...
Claude Lee Byrd, Iii
August 9, 2019
Lee Byrd of Raleigh passed away after a brief illness. His family formed a circle of love around him as he slipped peacefully away. He is preceded in death by his grandparents R.S and Lillian Vaughn, Maude and C.L Byrd Sr, his parents C.L Byrd Jr and Vernelle Vaughan Byrd Lucas, his stepfather Dr. George B. Lucas Sr, and...
Gertrude Ray Morgan
August 9, 2019
Gertrude Ray Morgan, 102, passed away Friday Aug. 9, 2019. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late C. O. and Maggie Ray. Gertrude worked for Edwards and Broughton Printing for many years as a Proofreader and Lufkin as an Assembler. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Montlawn Memorial...
J. W. Boney
August 9, 2019
J. W. Boney passed away with faith and courage, August 9, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Raleigh, and graduated from Hugh Morson High School where he played trumpet in the school band. J.W. attended Louisburg and Wake Forest Colleges. J.W. was in the Korean War where he was Chief Morning Report Clerk with the Personnel Department in...
Herbert Gordon Johnson
August 8, 2019
Herbert Gordon Johnson, 81, died at Morningside on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born in Knightdale, NC on February 26, 1938 to the late Lemuel Gordon Johnson and Nova Bridges Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lenora Johnson Bright and a brother, Roy Nelson Johnson. Also, he was preceded in...
Mary Jane “May” Thorpe Stephenson
August 8, 2019
Pittsboro N.C.- Mary “May”, 91, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, James and May Porter Thorpe. Mary is survived by her daughter, Linda Kondorossy and husband, Kalman; daughter-in-law, Christine Haselden Stephenson; sons, Lindsy Stephenson Jr., Randy Stephenson and wife, Isabelle; 12 grandchildren; 10 great...
Martin “Matt” Willoughby
August 6, 2019
Martin B. “Matt” Willoughby, 69, of Garner, NC passed away at home Tuesday August 6, 2019 under the care of Transitions LifeCare. Matt was born Feb. 9, 1950 in Fairbury, Nebraska to the late George P. Willoughby and Irene Hall (Riggs). He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1968 and attended Northern Virginia Community College and Northern Arizona University...
Timothy Shannon Armstrong
August 6, 2019
Raleigh- Tim Armstrong, 60, beloved father, sailor, and engineer passed away on Tuesday, August 6th surrounded by family and friends. Born to Harold and Betty Ruth Gregory Armstrong in Mecklenburg County, Tim was the youngest of four children and born into a large extended family. Tim graduated from Enloe High School in 1977 and entered the Naval Service where...
Rosyval H. Walton
August 5, 2019
WILLOW SPRING – Rosyval H. Walton, 87, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Providence Presbyterian Church, Angier. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm in the upper Fellowship Hall at the...
Jewell Averette Sauls
August 5, 2019
Jewell A. Sauls, 91, passed away Aug. 5, 2019. A native of Granville, Co. she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dora Averette. Jewell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great –grandmother, sister and friend. She was a charter member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday Aug. 8, 2019 at...
Michael David Tripp
August 5, 2019
Clayton - Michael David Tripp, 66, of Clayton, NC passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born May 6, 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Charles and Beulah Tripp. Mike is survived by his wife, Jean Mahan Tripp of Clayton, with whom he shared 43 wonderful years. He also leaves behind his loving children, Michael (Stephanie) Tripp of...
Mary Nesbitt Guice
August 5, 2019
RALEIGH – Mary Nesbitt Guice, 72, died Monday at her home. Born in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Neb Nesbitt and Lib Shephard Nesbitt. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13th from 6:30 -8:30 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. She is survived by her husband, Mark Guice of Raleigh.
Roger M. Silvernail
July 29, 2019
Garner, NC - Roger M Silvernail, 77, of Garner, NC, passed away on June 29, 2019 at Wake Med Raleigh. He was born in Glens Falls, NY to the late Harry and Harriette Silvernail. Roger leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving family which includes a daughter, Stacy (Brian) Sawyer of Garner, NC. His grandchildren, Cody (Danielle) Sawyer...
Charles Gerald Liles
July 28, 2019
Charles Gerald Liles 91, died peacefully Sunday, July 28th surrounded by his family. He was born in Wendell, NC on November 29, 1927 to Herman G. and Mary B. Liles. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy. Upon completing his service with the Navy, he graduated from Campbell College and Kings Business School. He then went to...
Evelyn Glover Register
July 27, 2019
GARNER – Evelyn Glover Register, 83, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born in Nash County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Eva Bunn. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, James Register. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Tomlinson and husband, Billy of Raleigh; son, Ricky Glover and...
Alein Morris
July 26, 2019
Alein Leonora Murie Morris, 92, fell asleep in the Lord Friday, July 26 in the comfort of her home in Raleigh, NC. Born in 1927 in Calexico, California to parents Thomas and Alta Mae Murie, and an older sister, Mary Lee. Her father was an inventor and avid race car driver and he actually invented the midget auto racecar....
