A.M. Lee
April 27, 2018
Alder Milton (“A.M.”) Lee, 84, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Immediately following, the family will greet friends at the church. A native of Clayton, A.M. is survived by his beloved Wife of 64 years, Evangeline...
Janette Marie Cooper
April 27, 2018
RALEIGH - Janette Marie Cooper, born January 23, 1950, entered the Church Eternal on April 26, 2018. She was born the youngest child of the late Walter Graham and the late Rebecca Bridgers Cooper. She is predeceased by her brothers Douglas and Larry Cooper. Janettes love for them was exemplary. She is survived by cousins and many friends who...
Terri Smythe Massengill
April 26, 2018
Terri Smythe Massengill died in Raleigh, NC April 26, 2018 after more than 5 yrs of dealing with breast cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1957 to Charles & Mary Smythe (both deceased), Terri is survived by a large and loving family beginning with her loving husband Mark, with whom 35 years was not enough, but well lived. Mark...
Samuel Nathan Zelesky
April 25, 2018
BENSON - Samuel Nathan Zelesky went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the age of 18. Sam was born in Orlando, Florida, but lived most of his life in the Clayton and Benson areas. He was a talented artist and a graduate of Penn Foster High School. He is survived by his parents, Keith...
Shirley Goss Johnson
April 25, 2018
Angier- Shirley Goss Johnson, 82, went into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her lord and savior surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A native of Harnett County, she is the daughter of the late Leroy and Avie Gregory Goss. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Dora F. Lee
April 25, 2018
GARNER – Dora Fulghum Lee, 83, of Garner went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was an employee of Eldercare Convalescent Service and a member of the Cary Church of God. She spent her life caring for others and her devotion to family, unwavering faith and service to others will...
Carol Sims
April 25, 2018
Carol Sims, 74, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family, following a 2-year battle with cancer. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother sister and friend. Carol was a Real Estate agent for Fonville-Morisey for many years and was very well known not only for real estate but for her selfless dedication to...
Carole K. Mathis
April 24, 2018
GARNER - Carole Lee Knight Mathis was called home to Glory on April 24. She was born in Lynchburg, VA to Mary Ernestine Wilmer Knight and Braxton Jennings Knight where she and her sister, Rebecca Knight Stone grew up amidst a big, extended and loving Southern family. A dedicated student and life-long learner, Carole graduated from E.C. Glass High...
Bruce Edward Gustavson
April 23, 2018
WILLOW SPRING, NC - Bruce Edward Gustavson, 56, passed away on April 23, 2018. Born in Orlando, FL, he was the wonderful son of the late Verner and Gayle (Washburn) Gustavson. Bruce passed peacefully in our loving home in Willow Spring from a very rare and aggressive cancer, cholangiocarcinoma. Bruce went to Maynard Evans High, and then started his...
Peggy Ann Massey
April 23, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Peggy Ann Massey, 60, passed away Monday. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Peggy is survived by her son, Johnny Dwayne Parnell of Siler City; sisters, Brenda Parnell of Siler City, Kathy Frigon and fiancé, Mike Floyd of Winston-Salem, Marice Cosby...
Josiah Royce Whitehead
April 20, 2018
Raleigh - Josiah Royce Whitehead died peacefully on April 20, 2018 after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Joe was born in Petersburg, Indiana to Roy and Helen Whitehead on September 25, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Arthur, his father-in-law and best friend, Ray Stuart, two baby sons Jay and David, and granddaughter Erin Elizabeth...
James Reese Collins
April 20, 2018
James Reese Collins, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 20, 2018 at UNC Rex Healthcare. Mr. Collins was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Burnie Fulton Collins, Sr., and Louise Reese Collins. He grew up in Raleigh, graduated from NC State University, and worked as a Systems Analyst for IBM in Raleigh and Florida. He also...
Sharon Ann Korb
April 19, 2018
ANGIER – Sharon Ann Korb, 69, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier with Rev. J.B. Ellis, Jr. officiating. Sharon was born in Elmer Co., New Jersey on August 20, 1948 to the late...
Betty Lou Lee
April 17, 2018
Wilmington– Betty Lou Lee, 75, formally of Angier, passed away on Tuesday at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Born in Vermilion County, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Neff, Sr. and Velva Cotaleso Neff. Betty owned and operated Camelot Ceramic Shop for a number of years, but her greatest joy in life was raising...
Richard Glenn “Jack” Johnson, Sr.
April 16, 2018
RALEIGH – Richard Glenn “Jack” Johnson, Sr., 93, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Garner. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 pm prior...
John Alex Compos
April 15, 2018
John Alex Compos was born in Wilmington, NC on November 25,1940 to Alex and Polly Compos. Growing up, he spent most days working in his father’s restaurant, The City Market Cafe, where he talked with the locals who became lifelong friends. He loved listening to the Lone Ranger radio shows. Throughout his life, he stayed dedicated to his hometown...
Emma Brady Sanders
April 14, 2018
Raleigh-Emma Brady Sanders, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 14, 2018, while in the loving arms of her family at Wake Medical Center. She passed away suddenly from a severe head injury, after a fall due to unknown circumstances on April 12. Her strong devotion to her family, unwavering faith in...
Sherry Lynn Cannon
April 14, 2018
Sherry L. Cannon passed away Saturday April 14, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Kirby Cannon and Lizzie Mae Jackson. She was born in Wilmington but lived most of her life in Harnett County. She was employed by Duke energy for over twenty years .Sherry was an active member of Soldiers and Angels. She had a love...
Barbara Ann Curtis
April 11, 2018
Barbara Curtis passed away at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Johnston County to Herbert and Myrtie Crabtree. Barbara graduated from N. C. State University. She worked at the Medical College of Georgia and N. C. State Veterinary School in the medical labs; and at York Simpson Underwood as...
Mary Hicks Carroll
April 11, 2018
GARNER – Mary Hicks Carroll, 97, died Wednesday at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday at Hayes Chapel Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6- 8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Carroll of Garner; sons, Wade Carroll...
