Paula Moore Watkins
August 6, 2018
Paula Moore Watkins, 69, passed away at home with her family by her side. Paula was a native of Wake Co., the daughter of the late Paul and Estelle Moore. She worked for Dorothea Dix Hospital for many years as a healthcare technician. There will be a Memorial Service Thursday Aug. 9, at 5:30 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel,...
Robert “Bob” Vonn
August 6, 2018
GARNER– Robert “Bob” Benjamin Vonn, 84, passed away on Monday. A native of Hudson County, New Jersey, He was the son of the late, Benjamin and Johanna Lane Vonn. Bob served honorably in the United States Air Force and is veteran of the Korean War. Bob is survived his wife, Rita Vonn; daughters, Victoria Vonn Belavich, Valerie Vonn James,...
Sam Eunie Thompson
August 5, 2018
GARNER - Sam E. Thompson, 80, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Rex Hospital. He retired with CP L after 35 years of service. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park with Shane Brantley officiating. Surviving are his wife, Ann Whitley Thompson; son, Michael Thompson and wife Shelly; grandson Ryan Thompson; sister-in-law, Jeanette...
Robert Wayne Tingen
August 5, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA– Robert Wayne Tingen, 79, died Sunday at his home. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Robert Davis Tingen and Josephine Knight Tingen. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at...
Wilton Elmo Harris
August 4, 2018
Mr. Wilton Elmo Harris, 93, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2018. Mr. Harris was born on September 3, 1924 in the Moulton community in Franklin County, North Carolina. He was the third child of Morton Stapleton Harris and Mamie Belle Clark Harris. Whitty drove the school bus while attending Gold Sands High School. It was...
Joseph Alan Blake
August 4, 2018
BENSON - Joseph Alan Blake passed away on Saturday, August 4, at home, surrounded by his family. Joe was born on March 27, 1955 at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh. He was the eldest of four boys of Geraldine and Alan Blake. Joe graduated from Garner High School in 1972 and began his career of welding, at Rockwell International....
James Randolph Holding
August 4, 2018
James Randolph (Randy) Holding, 53, died Saturday at his residence. He was a self-employed fence installer. Randy was a very outgoing person who never met a stranger. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Holding. Surviving are his son, Brandon Holding...
Charles Lee Baker, Sr.
August 4, 2018
GARNER-Charles Lee Baker, Sr., 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday. A good man, who believed in family, community, his country, and working hard to achieve the American dream. Mr. Baker lived an honest and humble life, as a loving husband, daddy, granddaddy, and will be missed by all. Graveside services will be held 11:00...
Ruth Anne Sorrenti
August 3, 2018
Ruth Anne Sorrenti, 79, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2018. Ruth Anne was born to Domenico and Amalia (Nerone) Foresta on August 7,1938 in Carlstadt, NJ. Ruth was a telephone operator, factory worker, and bank teller. Two of her greatest passions were Jesus and her family. Ruth is survived by her beloved family, husband Dominick...
C. Homer Creech
August 2, 2018
Garner - C. Homer Creech, originally from Garner, NC, died Thursday Aug. 2. He is survived by two daughters Mary (Mike) and Jane (Norm), one grandson Billy (Delia), and two great grandchildren. He is survived by one brother Derward (Rose). He has/had many other loving relatives, including especially Les (Josie) and Carolyn. Homer was an original member of the...
Ret. Harold Wayne Master Sergeant Murphy
August 1, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA- Harold Wayne Murphy, 66, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at Duke Raleigh Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Virgil and Florence Murphy. Harold was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to many. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force where he retired as Master Sergeant after...
Carl Frederick Eggers
July 31, 2018
APEX – Carl Frederick Eggers, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of New Jersey, he was born June 11, 1936 to the late Emil and Bertha Eggers. Mr. Eggers proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Williams Eggers...
Eira Taylor Watkins
July 31, 2018
ANGIER – Eira Taylor Watkins, 94, passed away Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Angier. Burial will follow in the Angier Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. She was born in Harnett County...
Lawrence Wesley Liles, Jr.
July 31, 2018
Lawrence Wesley Liles, Jr., “Wes”, 61, passed away July 31, 2018. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Wesley Liles, Sr. and Betty Jean Richardson Liles. He was preceded in death by sister, Leigh Ann Liles, and brother, Lee Richardson Liles. He is survived by daughter Scotlan Snow Liles and son Lawrence Wesley...
Jordan Akers
July 30, 2018
Weaverville - Jordan Gregory Akers passed from this life in the evening of July 30th. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Jordan was born on April 20, 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia to Kimberly Akers. He was the...
Sandra Evans Gardner
July 28, 2018
Angier- Sandra Evans Gardner, 77, passed away on Saturday at her home. A native of Carrollton, Georgia, Sandra was the daughter of the late Emmett and Georgia Eason Evans. Sandra was the beloved wife of James Brooks Gardner who preceded her in death in 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, Sandra was preceded in death by her...
George E. Baseley
July 27, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of George E. Baseley announces his passing at the age of 83. He will be missed and never forgotten by his wife of 33 years, Linda Schippers Baseley, his sister-in-law and best friend, Nancy Schippers, and many other family members in Alaska, Florida, Texas and England. Prior to moving to the...
Richard “R.H.” Ellington
July 25, 2018
ANGIER—Richard Henry “R.H.” Ellington, former Mayor of Angier, passed Wednesday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Ira C. Ellington and Gertrude Ellington Johnson. R.H. was a faithful member of Neill’s Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher of the Adult Men, member of the Baptist Men and most...
Thomas Michael Huels
July 25, 2018
Thomas Michael Huels, 68, of Cary, North Carolina passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 25, 2018. Tom was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend that was always full of life. Born to Helen and Charles Huels in Chicago, Illinois, Tom was a devoted husband and loving father to his five children, their spouses...
Marshall Stewart, Iii
July 24, 2018
Marshall Stewart, III died on July 24, 2018 at Rex Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of Marshall Stewart,Jr. and Evelyn Daniels Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Rockett Stewart and daughter, Rebecca Janice Evelyn Stewart. A graveside service will be held at Historic Oakwood Cemetery on July 31 at 11:00. In lieu of...
