Jerry Keith Penny
October 29, 2018
GARNER – Jerry Keith Penny, 73, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 19, 1945 in Garner, the son of the late Delphia Irene Penny. He spent most of his adulthood working as an electrician with CM Electric where he was well liked by the builders...
Raymond Henry Stevens
October 28, 2018
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Raymond Stevens, 71, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of October 28, 2018. Born on October 21, 1947, Raymond was the son of the late James Stevens and Grace Anne Stevens-Smith. In 1966, Raymond was drafted into the United States Army where he would...
Samuel Elijah Alexieff
October 28, 2018
Samuel Elijah Alexieff, son, brother, friend, artist, skater, lacrosse and talented hockey player, died on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his family home in Raleigh, NC. He was 19 years old and a student at Wake Technical Community College and working as an electrician apprentice with Morning Star Electric, LLC. Born on August 14, 1999, at 7:08PM to Illya...
Fred Simmons Hodge
October 28, 2018
Fred Simmons Hodge, 86, formerly of Kinston, passed away on October 28, 2018. Mr. Hodge was born on February 3, 1932 in Bassett, Virginia to the late John Wilson Hodge and Ioda Elizabeth Hodge. He graduated from Warwick High School, in Morrison, Va in 1950 and then went on to serve in the US Army and fought in the...
Virginia T. (Ginny) Harrell
October 27, 2018
Virginia (Ginny) T. Harrell, 78, became a heavenly angel on October 27, 2018. Ginny was born on May 6, 1940 to Earl A. and Bertha B. Tallman in Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert K. Harrell of Raleigh; her brother Harold B, Tallman of Aiken, SC; four children: Candace Harrell-Parker (Scott) of Youngsville,...
Lela Mae Douglas
October 26, 2018
Mrs. Lela Mae Douglas, 90, of Raleigh died Friday. She was preceded in death by her husband Alford Randolph Douglas, son, Ray Douglas and her parents, E.P. and Adelle Bowler Strickland. She is survived by sons, Richard (Pat) Douglas and Mark (Deborah) Douglas; daughter in law Ann Douglas; brother, Ronnie Strickland; sister, Edna Beaver and numerous grandchildren and other...
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...
