Vera Ratcliffe Harrison
June 29, 2019
RALEIGH, N.C. – Vera Ratcliffe Harrison, 89, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Vera Benfield Ratcliffe of Methuen, MA; husband of fifty-four years, Nick Ray Harrison; three brothers and three sisters; and one grandchild. She is survived by her children: Nick Harrison, Jr. (Sylvia) of Raleigh, NC, Peggy...
Ruby Gray Horton Bullock
June 29, 2019
Ruby Gray Horton Bullock, 104, of Raleigh, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward T. Bullock, her parents, Darius and Mamie Horton, a granddaughter, Melissa Watkins, a son-in-law, Larry Watkins, a daughter-in-law, Shirley Bullock, a great-great grandchild, Angel Cummings, 3 sisters and a brother....
Billie Jean Kaufman
June 28, 2019
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a beloved wife and mother, Billie Jean Kaufman, 77, on June 28, 2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC after struggling with Leukemia. She was born May 23,1942 in Douglas, WY. She attended Margaret Catholic School where she received her certificate of Christian Doctrine. She loved the outdoors and...
Margaret Page Jones
June 27, 2019
RALEIGH – Margaret Page Jones, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday. Her husband, Robert, her daughter, Julie Jones Murrell and her sons, Jeff Jones and Jay Jones were by her side. She was born in Willow Spring, NC to the late, Early and Verna Spivey Page. Margaret graduated from Fuquay High School and attended Hardbargers Business College. Margaret was...
Lindsay H. Rush
June 26, 2019
Lindsay H. Rush, 91 of Garner, NC went to be with his Lord and heavenly family on June 26, 2019. He was born in Buckingham County, VA on August 19, 1927. At age 17 he entered the Navy, serving in WW II and was honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class. He joined Univac, training in electronics to repair...
Thomas “Joe” Gantt
June 26, 2019
Thomas “Joe” Gantt, 56, of Garner passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Batesburg, SC, he was the son of the late Tommy Gantt and Elaine Bush Hallman. Joe proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He currently worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mechanic. He was also Past...
Michael “Mikey” Hewitt, Jr.
June 26, 2019
***SERVICE UPDATE: Due to power outages, the service has been relocated to The Lodge at the Tapestry: 121 Telluride Trail, Garner, NC 27529. The Memorial Service is tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at the new location.*** GARNER – Michael “Mikey” Hewitt, Jr., age 19, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A memorial service will be held at...
Donald H. Bagwell
June 25, 2019
GARNER – Donald H. Bagwell, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Raleigh. Donald was born in Edgecombe County to the late Edward Horice and Louise Poole Bagwell. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Hough...
Regina Mary Satrape
June 24, 2019
Regina Mary Satrape, 58, of Garner, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2019 in Raleigh, NC. Gina was born in Lubbock, Texas to Bonnie Faye and Joseph Anthony Satrape on November 20, 1960. She grew up in Brockton, MA and graduated from Brockton High in 1978. Gina loved to knit stockings and blankets for her grandchildren whom she...
John Warren Emory, Jr.
June 24, 2019
BENSON- John Warren Emory, Jr., 76, of McGee’s Crossroads, Johnston County, NC, passed away Monday after a seven month battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, John Warren Emory, Sr. and his mother, Alice Cheek Emory. John retired from a career in manufacturing and Information Technology (Systems) and at one time owned his own...
Orpha Byrd Langdon
June 24, 2019
RALEIGH- Orpha Byrd Langdon passed away peacefully Monday, June 24 in the loving presence of her devoted family and faithful caregivers. Orpha was known for many things. She never met a stranger and was always willing to offer advice. Her cooking skills were exceptional and folks would pay high dollar at an auction for one of her cakes. Sunday...
Purvis Talmadge Dr. Lancaster
June 22, 2019
Dr. Purvis Talmadge Lancaster, 94, died Saturday at Dunlap Hospice Center in Raleigh, NC. He was a graduate of Louisburg College, High Point University as well as receiving his Masters of Education from East Carolina University and his Ph. D. from Duke University. He worked many years with the Dept. of Defense as Superintendent of schools in Italy and...
Charles Randolph Poole, Jr.
June 22, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Randolph Poole, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 22, 2019. He was a loving father and a devoted doting grandfather. Born in 1969 in Raleigh, NC to Jean Pendergraft of Apex and Charles R. Poole of Wake Forest. Chuck was a 1987 graduate of Millbrook High School in Raleigh, then later went on...
Kay Clifton Byrd
June 21, 2019
Kay Clifton Byrd died peacefully on June 21, 2019, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Askew Byrd. She is survived by her daughter Sonja Byrd Puryear and her husband, Mitchell; grandchildren Amanda Michelle Puryear and her husband, Daniel Anderson; and Laura Frances Puryear; brother, Don Clifton and his wife, JoAnn of...
Gwendolyn Barnes Miller
June 20, 2019
COATS– Gwen Miller, 56, passed away on Thursday. A native of Harnett County, she is the daughter of Harold Junior Barnes and Linda Butts Barnes. She is survived by her sons; Brandon Miller, Chad Turlington, and Chase Turlington; brother, Cale Barnes. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier, NC. The...
Louis M. Tingen, Jr.
June 20, 2019
Louis Maness Tingen, age 60, passed at home on June 20 th , 2019. He was born May 23 rd , 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Maness Tingen Sr. He is survived by his mother, Mable Saunders Tingen; his four children Emily Tingen, Zachary Whitley, Michelle Gaines, and Sean Tingen; and three grandchildren. Louis...
Charlotte Warren Creech
June 18, 2019
RALEIGH - Charlotte Warren Creech passed away on June 18, 2019 at Springmoor Stewart Health Center. She was born August 4, 1920 in Benson, N.C. to the late Junius Campbell Warren, Sr. and Felcie Whitaker Warren. Charlotte was educated in the Benson public schools and at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After attending college, she began her...
Charles Wilson Chester
June 18, 2019
GARNER – Charles Wilson Chester, 64, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday,...
Marie Robinson
June 18, 2019
Marie Robinson, 49, passed away suddenly June 18, 2019. A native of New York who found a home in Raleigh. Marie’s entire life was based on her faith in her Savior Jesus Christ and it showed in everything she did. In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother, and friend, she spent her career working with children as a...
William “W. C.” Hudson, Jr.
June 14, 2019
“W. C.” Hudson, Jr., 52, passed away at home Friday night surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake Co, he is the son of William C. Hudson, Sr. and the late Nell Adcock Hudson. W.C. worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for many years, most recently as Senior Manager of Plasma Planning and Logistics. One of his greatest...
