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Tammy Marie Young Thornton
October 6, 2019
Raleigh - Tammy Thornton, 51, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away Sunday. She is survived by daughters Amanda, Rachel and Husband Derek. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM at Highland Baptist Church, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. We greatly appreciate your support in our time...
Faye B. Williford
October 5, 2019
Angier- Faye B. Williford, 89, passed away Saturday at Wake Med Hospital in Cary. A native of Johnston County, Faye was the daughter of the late Samuel Carl and Flonnie Ennis Byrd. A graveside service will be held on Monday October 7th at 2:30 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the...
Brian Lynn Ryals
October 3, 2019
ANGIER-Brian Lynn Ryals, 41, passed away Wednesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of Donald and Carol Ryals of Angier. In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his loving wife, Jessie Lynn Ryals; daughter, Josie May Ryals of the home; sons, Haden Thomas Ryals and Noah Dean Farmer of...
Nona Jeanette Dean
September 30, 2019
Garner - Our beloved mother, Nona Jeanette Dean, passed peacefully into the Savior’s loving arms on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Transitions Lifecare of Wake County. Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Arthur D. Dean; parents, Rolen and Ruth Crumpler of Piney Green; stepdaughter, Sherry D. Cash of Raleigh and sister, Barbara C. Rogers of Elizabethtown. She is...
Elizabeth Morris Tysor
September 30, 2019
GARNER- Elizabeth Morris Tysor, 61, passed away Monday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Morris and Margaret Ann Fulghum Morris. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday at McCullers Community Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Clayton. The family will receive friends...
Stanley Conrad Bass
September 25, 2019
Stanley Conrad Bass, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th. Born in Harnett County on May 7th, 1937, he was the son of the late Roy and Lila Bass. He was preceded in death by his brother, Elbert Curtis Bass; and sister, Donna Bass Pyle. Stanley is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Smith Bass; daughters,...
Susan Morris
September 25, 2019
Susan Morris, 62 of Raleigh, passed away September 25, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Roy and Shirley Garriss, in Pendor County North Carolina on September 6, 1957. She married Ray Morris June 4, 1973 and they were happily married for 46 years. Susan is survived by her husband Ray Morris, her...
Peggy Wall Peedin
September 24, 2019
Peggy Wall Peedin, 66, passed away September 24th at home. Peggy was a native of Wake County, the daughter of the late David and Emma Norton Wall. Peggy is survived by a son, David Lee Peedin; sister, Alice Creech; nephew, Daniel Creech; and a large extended family. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 28th, from 2:00 - 3:00...
Thomas Everette Blake
September 23, 2019
Thomas E. Blake, 73, of Raleigh, passed away suddenly at Wake Medical Center Monday Sept. 23, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake County, he was the son of Irma Morris Blake and the late Robert Blake. Thomas retired from WRAL-TV after more than 30 years of service. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday Sept....
Loretta Hubbard Heavener
September 22, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA–Loretta Hubbard Heavener, 93, passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on September 22, 2019. She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late Clint and Annie Hubbard. Loretta touched the lives of all with whom she came in contact with her unfailing kindness and always positive, loyal support. She quietly led the life of a...
Sandrea Leigh Mclean Pearce
September 21, 2019
Sandrea McLean Pearce, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 21. She is survived by a son, Casey Potter; a daughter, Andrea Potter; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Deon Taylor; a brother, Jim Turner; and a niece, Dondee Brown. There will be a committal service on Friday, September 27, at 2 pm at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
Herbert Mclamb Allen
September 21, 2019
Raleigh- Herbert McLamb Allen, 90, passed and went to heaven on Saturday, September 21st, in an assisted living facility in Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of Milton and Lucinda Allen McLamb and William Riley and Lily Francis Morgan Allen. He is preceded in death by a brother, J.R. McLamb, and sisters, Marilla Griffin...
Naomi Grace Doak
September 20, 2019
GARNER- Naomi Grace Doak, 90, died Friday at Four Oaks Assisted Living. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lloyd Wagner and Frances Bules Wagner. A Private Celebration of Life will be held for Mrs. Doak on Thursday. Survivors include her children, Larry Doak and wife, Margaret Ann of Plant City, FL, William Kenneth Doak...
Annette Hill
September 19, 2019
GARNER- Rita Annette Carroll Hill passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 19th. She valiantly battled cancer for 20 years. Annette was born in Sampson County, daughter of the late Orita Edwards and Marion G. Carroll. She graduated Midway High School in 1965, married her high school sweetheart, John Gilbert, and together they moved to Raleigh. Annette...
Vicki Mcdonald
September 18, 2019
RALEIGH – Vicki Cheryl Long McDonald, 53, died Wednesday. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Glenda Long and the late Don Long, Jr. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Sunday at the funeral...
David Robert Smith
September 18, 2019
David Robert Smith, 63, passed away Sept. 18, 2019 at UNC Hospital. A native of Wake Co, he was the son of the late Willard and Louise Smith. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Sunday Sept. 22, 2019 at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will visit after the service at the grave. He is survived...
Arthur Mckay Fussell
September 17, 2019
Arthur McKay Fussell, 75, of Clayton, North Carolina died September 17, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 1:45 on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM with burial to follow at the church cemetery. McKay was born on December 11, 1943 to the...
Henry Mclendon
September 16, 2019
Henry McLendon,78, passed away Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of the District of Columbia, he was the son of the late Henry V. McLendon, Sr. and Mary Kirk McLendon. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier on Thursday September 19th, 2019. A funeral service will...
Danny Earl Alford
September 16, 2019
On September 16, 2019 at 6:35 pm, Danny Alford became a complete person in the presence of God. He struggled for many years with many ups and downs. He won a lot of battles and was able to overcome many obstacles in his life. He is now victorious. He taught us many valuable lessons about the importance of living...
Alice D. Graham
September 15, 2019
Garner– Alice Dozack Graham, 88, passed away at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh on Sunday. Born in Throop, PA, Alice was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Kaminski Dozack. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 20th at 1:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton. Alice is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Roe and Sandra Marie...
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