Clara D. Elder
December 21, 2018
ANGIER– Clara Dupree Denning Elder, 89, passed away on Friday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Ethel Partin Dupree. She is survived by sons, Wayne Denning and wife, Harriet of Fuquay-Varina; David Denning and wife, Donna of Salisbury; sisters, Faye Clearman of Garner, Carolyn Avent of Holly Springs, Julia D. Way...
David Gaddie Walters
December 20, 2018
David Gaddie Walters, 69, of Smithfield, NC, formerly of Ocean City, MD, passed away Thurs. Dec. 20 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Walters was a retired electrician/ship engineer and worked for many years in the hospitality industry in Ocean City, MD. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, carpentry, making things with his hands, and he especially loved animals. At...
Hernando Lambuyot Lentayao
December 19, 2018
HERNANDO or “Nanding” to many was born January 5, 1945 in the town of Kabasalan Zamboanga Del Sur in Philippines. He was the 4th son of Perfecto and Nena Lentayao. He and his four siblings (Toto, Carlos, Nong and Nendeng) was orphaned at their very age. They were all adopted by their Aunt Bo and made sure all 5...
Timothy Earl Stainback
December 14, 2018
Raleigh—Timothy Earl Stainback, 86, passed away on Friday, December 14. Tim was a Christian man and believer in God, He was devoted to his wife and children. He loved working and playing the piano. After serving in the US Air Force, he had several different jobs and his favorite was building stained glass windows for churches. Later he worked...
Ronnie Wheeler
December 13, 2018
ANGIER - Ronnie Edward Wheeler went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2018 at Wake Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1945 to Reddin Edward Wheeler and Ethel Jackson Wheeler of Harnett County. Ronnie was a life-long resident of Angier, NC, farming most of his life. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1968...
Norman “Scott” Bartrom
December 13, 2018
Scott Bartrom, 57, passed away Dec 13, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness. Scott was born in Raleigh, NC to Helen and Norman Bartrom. Scott was a loving husband, father and brother. He loved fishing and was a wonderful person who was willing to help anyone who needed it. Scott was preceded in death by his parents....
Charles Sanford Howard
December 13, 2018
Charles Sanford Howard, 68 passed away on Dec. 13, 2018. A native of Nash County, he was the son of the late Sam and Betty Howard. Charles was an auto mechanic which led him into his passion of drag racing. Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at Hollywood Cemetery in Middlesex, NC. The...
Jewell Cooke Jeffreys
December 11, 2018
Jewell Cooke Jeffreys, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11 at Rex Hospital. Jewell was born January 27, 1935 in Franklin County, NC to the late Henry B. Cooke and Dalma Aycock Cooke. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Horace L. Jeffreys and sister, Betty Sue Collins. She is survived by her...
Mary Josephine Allen Grice
December 11, 2018
Jo Allen Grice, Ph.D, age 81 of Raleigh, passed away on December 11, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh. Interment will immediately follow the service at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Jo Allen...
Thomas Wayne Best
December 10, 2018
WENDELL – Thomas Wayne Best, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10th surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born in Sampson County, NC, to the late Emmitt L. and Ollie Jordan Best. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jewel E. Best; daughters, Kelly Best of Wilson, Karen Kelly and husband, Craig of Garner;...
Charles Melvin Boykin
December 9, 2018
GARNER– Charles Melvin Boykin, 81, died Sunday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Wade Oliver Boykin and Bertha Bailey Boykin. Mr. Boykin served many years in the National Guard and retired from the Communications Workers of America. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Burial will follow...
Sylvia Jean Atkins
December 9, 2018
WILLOW SPRING - Sylvia Jean Atkins, 76, passed away on December 9, 2018. The family will hold a memorial service at McCullers Community Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Katharine Alexandra Glover
December 9, 2018
Katharine Alexandra Warlick Glover went to her heavenly home Sunday morning December 9, 2018. She was born 9-27-56 in Raleigh NC to Robert B and Norma Jean Chambers Warlick. Katherine was a loving, caring and selfless mother, wife and daughter. She loved working on crafts, enjoyed reading, writing and going antique shopping. She cherished every moment spent with her...
Mary Michele “Mickey” Macon
December 8, 2018
Mary Michele “Mickey” Macon, 69, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Rex Hospital. She was a graduate of Garner High School and Kings Business College. Mickey loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Surviving are her mother, Nellie Macon of...
Sallie Pearl Dale Rackley
December 7, 2018
Sallie Dale Rackley, 90, died Friday at Rex Hospital. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are her sons, Bill Rackley and wife Cathy of Raleigh, Joseph Dale Rackley of Raleigh; sister, Wilma Juanita Eichorn of Clayton; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; one great-great...
Doris Adams Mcleod
December 6, 2018
Angier – Doris Adams McLeod, 88, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Blanche Owen Adams. Doris was the owner of McLeod Florist for 54 years. She was a long-time member of the Angier Eastern Star and a member of Angier Baptist Church. In 1993, Doris was presented the...
Alfred Joseph Fish
December 6, 2018
Raleigh - It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred (Ted) Fish announces his passing on December 6, 2018. A native of Glens Falls, NY; Ted served in the 82nd Airborne Division where he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Skinner. He made Raleigh his home and worked as an insurance salesman until his...
G. Ray Pittman
December 6, 2018
Raleigh-G. Ray Pittman, age 75 passed away December 6, 2018 surrounded by his family, after a six year battle with lung cancer. He was born October 24,1943 in Kenly, NC to Willard R. Pittman and Lettie Mae Raper Pittman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a brother and sister. Ray graduated barber school in...
Baldwin Ray Mitchell, Sr.
December 6, 2018
Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather; known better to those closest to him as Mitchell, BR, Big Daddy. December 6, 2018, at the age of 96, Baldwin Ray Mitchell, Sr. passed peacefully away to go Home to be with his Lord Jesus, and his bride of 72 years, Becky. Heaven has gained a soul just in time for Christ’s birthday....
Doris Baynes Holmes
December 5, 2018
***INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT*** Due to inclement weather, the funeral service has been postponed to Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Garner United Methodist Church. GARNER - Doris Baynes Holmes passed away December 5, 2018. A native of Burlington, she was the daughter of the late John Alexander Baynes, Sr. and Dorsie Mae Vaughn Baynes. She was preceded...
