Adam Daniel Higgins
October 26, 2018
ANGIER- Adam Daniel Higgins, 40, passed away on Friday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Danny and Sue Higgins of Angier. Adam is survived by his fiancé, Beth Hixenbaugh, of Smithfield; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Joyce Higgins and Telfair...
Marie Rafferty
October 25, 2018
Garner - Marie Rafferty (nee Mannino) of Garner, NC, formerly of Nesconset, NY passed away peacefully on 10/25/18 of pancreatic cancer. Marie was the true matriarch of her family. She was exceptionally proud of her family, her true pride and joy; her husband Robert of 53+ years; children Dawn (Clint) Smith, Stacy (Keven) Ringgold, and Robert (Kimberly); grandchildren Cooper...
Kenneth Morris Whitley, Jr.
October 25, 2018
GARNER – Kenneth Morris Whitley, Jr., 61, passed away on October 25, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1957 in Wake County to the late Kenneth Morris Whitley, Sr. and Lena Grace Jones Whitley. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Whitley Denning and son-in-law, Jeffrey Denning; 4 grandchildren, Megan, Mitchell, Jacob, and Josh Denning and great-grandson, Vince Kenneth Cogar....
Catherine Greene Brannon
October 24, 2018
CLAYTON - Catherine Greene Brannon, 89, died Wednesday. Born in Greenville SC, she was the daughter of William George Greene and Bessie Mae Phillips. She was the youngest of five children. She was a Christian and active member of her church and her community. She owned and operated Catherine’s Crabtree Florist for many years. She had a love for...
Joseph Cecil “Dick” Thompson
October 22, 2018
- Joseph Cecil “Dick” Thompson, 88, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018, the last of Walter and Priscilla Thompson’s 13 children. Dick was born on December 5, 1929 and was preceded in death by his siblings and his wife of 56 years, Janis “Susie” Knott Thompson. A native of Wake County, Dick played football for Garner High School...
Betsy Annette Poole Johnson
October 22, 2018
Raleigh – Betsy Annette Poole Johnson, born July 16, 1956, walked through the Pearly Gates Monday, October 22, 2018. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, MiMi is survived by mother Betty Poole; husband Jay Johnson; daughter Christy Johnson and fiancé Noah Kimbrell; brothers Charles Poole, Greg Poole; sisters Sandra Ficken, Julie Irving, Allison Barbour; and also survived by grandsons...
Henry Grady Harris, Jr.
October 21, 2018
GARNER – Henry Grady Harris, Jr., 88, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Middlesex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 AM prior to the service. In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce. He is...
Graham F. Howard
October 21, 2018
Fuquay-Varina- Graham Franklin Howard, Sr., 94, a lifetime farmer, died Sunday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Clave and Bessie Ellis Howard. Mr. Howard proudly served his country during World War II, seeing combat in Italy as a member of the 5th Army, 473rd Infantry Division. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...
Linda B. Jeffries
October 19, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA – Linda Jean Baker Jeffries, 71, passed away Friday at Duke University Medical Center. A native of Wake county, she was the daughter of the late Wyatt Baker and Myrtle Partin Baker. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM, October 22st at Willow Spring Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday,...
William Samuel “Bill” Oakley
October 18, 2018
William Samuel “Bill” Oakley, 71 of Raleigh peacefully passed to new life on October 18, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on March 31, 1947 in Louisburg, NC to the late Charlie Green Oakley and Nina May Oakley. He was an active member of River of Life Church in Raleigh. Survivors include his sister Nina Winstead and...
Dora Mae Pla
October 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dora Mae Pla announces her passing on October 17, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Dora, the daughter of Owen and Mertie Williford, will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Dorinda (Woody), her predeceased daughter Patty, and predeceased son Theus. Dora will also be forever remembered by her grandchildren...
Linda Kay Adams
October 17, 2018
ANGIER- Linda Kay Adams, 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late William Lawrence Williams and Kitty Velma Godwin. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 PM at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church in Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. The family will...
Raeford E. Jackson
October 17, 2018
Raeford E. Jackson, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston Co, he was the son of the late Leldon and Mary Jackson. Raeford was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dorothea Dix Hospital for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Funeral service will be 1:30 PM...
Sue Carol Johnson Thornton
October 16, 2018
COATS– Sue Carol Johnson Thornton, 74, passed away at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn on Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late James Dewey and Mary King Johnson. As an adult, Sue retired from the K-Mart Corporation after working for 33 years as an accountant. Sue was a native of Angier and spent much of her life living...
Robert Willis Coyner
October 13, 2018
Robert W. Coyner, 88, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 due to Parkinson’s disease. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Barbara; two sons, Robert, Jr. and Reid. A private interment has taken place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America or Guiding Eyes for the Blind. A service of...
Dwight “Buddy” Gay
October 9, 2018
ERWIN– Dwight “Buddy” Gay Jr., 62, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Bryan-Lee funeral home, Garner. Mr. Gay was born in Lenoir County on June 11, 1956 to the late Dwight and Laura...
Betty Jean King
October 8, 2018
Betty Jean King, 85, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty worked as a Nurse at Garner Medical Practice until her retirement. A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Garrett and Donnie Vinson. The family had a private graveside service. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her...
Joyce D. Pollard
October 8, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Joyce Dean Pollard, 71, passed away on Monday at Rex Hospital. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dean and Annie Dupree Dean. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Hilltop Church, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow at Willow Spring Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will...
Betty Thomas Hudson
October 8, 2018
GARNER- Betty Ann Thomas Hudson. 81, passed away Monday evening. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva Thomas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home, Garner....
Naomi Sommerville Lee
October 8, 2018
***WEATHER UPDATE*** RALEIGH – Naomi Sommerville Lee, 98, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at McCullers Community Baptist Church, Raleigh. Due to inclement weather, a graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. All are invited...
