Dorothy Oldham Williams
March 11, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Elizabeth Oldham Williams, 94, of Raleigh, passed peacefully at her home in Raleigh, NC, on Monday, March 11, 2019. Dot was the daughter of the late Leonidas Polk Oldham and Grady Elizabeth Johnson of New Hill, NC. She was a loving wife to the late Donald Franklin Williams and mother to Daryl Frank Williams and Debby Williams...
Lawrence “Larry” E. Hancock, Jr.
March 10, 2019
Larry Hancock, 64, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019. A native of Norfolk, Va. he was the son of the late Lawrence and Francis Trader Hancock. Larry retired as a Lieutenant from the Wake County Sheriffs Office after 26 years on duty. After his retirement Larry worked for the N.C. General Assembly as Sergeant at Arms. He was a...
Avis Rhodes Hall
March 10, 2019
ANGIER- Avis Rhodes Hall, 93, formerly of Angier NC, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on March 9, 2019. Avis was born in Onslow County to the late Guy and Rosamond Rhodes on June 24, 1925. She graduated from Richlands High School, attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College), and moved to Angier in 1951 where...
Dante Savio
March 9, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA- Samuel Dante Savio, 58, passed away on Saturday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh with his loving family by his side. Dante was born in Bergen County, NJ and is the son of Sam Savio and Ruth Ann Savio. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:45 PM prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held...
Mary Harris Huff
March 9, 2019
RALEIGH – Mary Harris Huff, 77, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow in the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the funeral home....
Sarah Frances Greene
March 7, 2019
Sarah-Frances McKinnon Greene, better known as “Panky” to all who loved her, went to be with her Lord on March 7, 2019. She was a deeply devoted and loving mother, wife, and caring friend to all she knew. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born on September 17, 1930 in Laurinburg NC (the heart of...
Neal “Morris” Rowland
March 7, 2019
RALEIGH – Neal “Morris” Rowland, 77, passed peacefully into God’s grace on Thursday, March 7, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born on July 30, 1941, in southern Wake County, Morris was the son of the late Dail Clinton Rowland Leone Jordan Rowland. One of 11 children, Morris was preceded in death by sisters, Janet Hampton, Elouise Hicks, Clarice Tutor,...
Mirrel Lawrence Saunders
March 7, 2019
GARNER – Mirrel Lawrence Saunders, 81, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Garner. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends and relatives from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at...
Karen Keith Stewart
March 7, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA- Karen Keith Stewart, 57, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 7th. A native of Wake County, she is the daughter of Shirley Dean Keith and the late, Thomas S. Keith. In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her loving husband, William David “Dave” Stewart; daughter, Jessica Taylor Stewart; son, Thomas Stewart; sisters, Diane Mauldin (Wayne) and...
Teresa Groh Wagner
March 6, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA- Teresa Groh Wagner, 61, passed away Wednesday at WakeMed, Cary. A native of Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Mary (Murphy) Groh. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, March 11th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier. The family will greet friends before and after the service at...
Laurice E. Murray
March 4, 2019
SMITHFIELD – Laurice E. Murrary, 84, passed away Monday at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Doy and Jessie (Cook) Murray. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 8th at 2:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 3217 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd. Fuquay-Varina, NC...
James “Jamie” Bland Massey
March 4, 2019
RALEIGH – James Bland Massey James “Jamie” Bland Massey, 46, passed away on March 4, 2019 at home. Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Elton James Massey. He is survived by his mother Shirley Bland Massey of Raleigh; sisters Wendy Silver and husband Daryl of Garner, Sherry Bridges and husband Jerry of Four Oaks; niece, Hannah Bridges...
Robert Matthew Pecarina
March 4, 2019
GARNER, NC- Robert Matthew Pecarina, 64, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Monday, March 4, 2019 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Robert was born in Virginia, MN on September 30, 1954 to Matt and Janie Pecarina. After graduating from the College of St. Scholastica, Rob met and wed the love of his life, Michelle on October...
Joseph “Basher” Holloman
March 3, 2019
GARNER – Joseph “Basher” Holloman, 47, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service and Reception will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Garner Optimist Club: 2110 Vandora Springs Rd., Garner, NC 27529. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Holloman. He is survived by his...
Judy Currin Wilson
March 3, 2019
ANGIER- Judy Currin Wilson, 78, passed away Sunday at Oak Hill Assisted Living Center. A native of Franklin county, Judy was the daughter of the late James Earl and Mary Inez (Hicks) Currin. Judy is survived by her daughter, Glenda Wilson Clark of Raleigh; special friends, Wayne and Virginia Wellington of Angier; nephews, James Bobby Currin, II and Ronald...
Annie Ruth Strickland
March 3, 2019
Annie Ruth Strickland, 83, died Sunday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Those of us who knew Annie Ruth best and loved her most, know what a generous and very kind person she was. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. Interment will...
Joyce Williford Bridges
March 2, 2019
Garner- Joyce Williford Bridges, 78, a retired employee of Goodmark Foods, died Saturday at her home. A lifelong resident of the Garner area, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Thelma Williford. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm prior...
Lillian Etherlene Stevens Maddry
March 1, 2019
Etherlene Maddry age 98 peacefully passed on March 1, 2019, of natural causes at her home. Mrs. Maddry was born on April 12, 1920 she was the daughter of Willie Bevins Stevens and Helen Johnson of Wake County. She was an alumna of Meredith College, class of 1942. She went to work at the North Carolina Department of Health...
Judith Barbee Blalock
February 28, 2019
WILLOW SPRING – Judith Barbee Blalock, 75, died after a courageous 12 year battle with lung cancer. Her parents were the late Walter Ray Barbee and Annie Belle Pollard. Judy never met a stranger. Her motto was always “Treat others with kindness.” She retired from working many years at DOT and DMV. She wrote beautiful poetry. She loved giving...
Margaret “Peggy” Williams
February 28, 2019
GARNER - Peggy Jones Williams, 80, is rejoicing in her heavenly home with her mother and father and other loved one. She passed away at her home Thursday, surrounded by family. After being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in September, Peggy spent the last few months at home taking advantage of every moment with loved ones. Funeral services will be...
