Faye Glenn Morgan
October 20, 2017
Raleigh- Faye Glenn Morgan, 78, passed away on Friday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh after a long battle with illness. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Mozelle Loyd Glenn. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. She is survived by her cherished...
William “Bill” Stewart
October 20, 2017
GARNER – William “Bill” Stewart, 75, passed away Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 4th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Sumpter Rizzo and step-father, Michael Rizzo. He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, JoAnn Stewart; son, William Howard Stewart, Jr.; step-children, Apryl...
Samuel H. Johnson
October 18, 2017
Raleigh - Samuel H. Johnson passed away on October 18, 2017 at the age of 90. Sam was born on September 13, 1927, on a farm in Sampson County to Elliot W. “Jack” Johnson and Katie Rebecca Burnett. Sam attended Franklin High School in Harrells, NC, and after graduating he left the farm at age 16 to attend Pfeiffer...
Carolyn Floyd Green
October 18, 2017
GARNER- Carolyn Floyd Green, 87, formerly a resident of Fairmont, Elizabethtown, Kinston, and Garner, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Winston-Salem. The third of five children of Memory and Mary Floyd, Carolyn was born February 27, 1930, into a farming family in Fairmont, NC. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1948, and then attended Appalachian State Teachers College...
Andrew R. Schools, Jr.
October 18, 2017
Andrew Roosevelt Schools, Jr. 87, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Portsmouth, N. H. he is the son of the late Andrew Roosevelt Schools, Sr. and Barbara Clara Shaw. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church, burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife of 64...
James Lawrence Yahraes
October 17, 2017
Retired Sergeant First Class James Lawrence Yahraes, 55, passed away on Tuesday. James served proudly in the US Army and retired after 20 years of service. As a civilian he continued to serve as Deputy Chief of Collective Training at the Fort Bragg Mission Training complex. Jim most enjoyed being with his family. He loved outdoor activities, nature and...
Brittany Elise Mead
October 13, 2017
Brittany Mead passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Brittany was born in Hudson, New York, on a beautiful Thursday morning before Mothers Day. A perfect gift from God for Tracy Chandler and William Mead. Brittany was raised in North Carolina and at the young age of 16 was diagnosed with...
Cameron Michael Wiggins
October 13, 2017
ANGIER –Cameron Michael Wiggins, 37, passed away Friday. Born in Wake County, he is the son of Michael Wiggins and Donna Bellamy Donleycott. Cameron enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 164 Barbour’s Chapel Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524. The family will receive friends...
Douglas Scales Chamblee
October 12, 2017
Douglas Scales Chamblee, age 96, died the morning of October 12th, 2017. He was born January 4, 1921 in Zebulon, North Carolina, son of Cleveland S. and Cassie Horton Chamblee. He earned B.S and M.S. degrees in Agronomy from NC State University and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He was elected Fellow in the American Society of Agronomy...
Louis D. Minkler
October 12, 2017
Louis D. Minkler of Raleigh, passed away October 12, 2017. He was 86. Born on September 12 in Kingston, NY, he was the son of the late Louis W. and Loretta C. Minkler (nee Brink). He is predeceased by his brothers Richard and William Minkler. Lou worked at IBM for 35 Years in manufacturing. He loved anything that had...
Usarng Ret. Jr. Col. Charlie C. Sessoms
October 11, 2017
GARNER – Charlie Clarence Sessoms, Jr. passed away on October 11. Mr. Sessoms was born and raised in Ahoskie, NC. He graduated from Ahoskie High School in 1952 and received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1956. He also received a professional degree from the Bureau of Highway Traffic at Yale University in 1961....
Christopher Charles Norkus
October 10, 2017
Whispering Pines - A Christmas baby and delight to his Catholic mother and father, Chris graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh and UNC Chapel Hill. His career in telecommunications spanned more than 30 years. Chris’ joy of life stemmed from his love of nature: fishing, bonsai, growing trees to share, finding flat rocks to build pathways through...
Jean Wilson
October 10, 2017
WILLOW SPRING – Jean Wilson, 77, passed away Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, October 13 at Hilltop FWB Church in Fuquay-Varina. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Jean was born in Johnston Co. to the late...
Lerome Barefoot Darden
October 9, 2017
DUNN – LeRome Barefoot Darden, 85, died Monday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Rome Barefoot and Kitsey Denning Barefoot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Madison Darden. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Newton Grove, NC. Burial will...
Frankie Davis Marlowe
October 9, 2017
RALEIGH- Frankie Davis Marlowe, 81, died Monday. Born in Nash County, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas Davis and Letha Belle Flowers Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Marlowe, her son, Matthew E. Marlowe and her brother, Tommy Davis. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial...
Marilyn Kirkpatrick Aldridge
October 8, 2017
GARNER – Marilyn Aldridge died peacefully early Sunday morning, surrounded by the love of her family. She overcame many odds as she battled pancreatic cancer for over three years. During that time, she lived her life fully, enjoying time with family and friends. Rosa Marilyn Kirkpatrick was born in Burlington, NC to Mary Ina (Dismuke) and Henry Kelton Kirkpatrick. ...
Helen Jean Murray Tawney
October 8, 2017
RALEIGH –Helen Jean Murray Tawney, 78, died Sunday, October 8, 2017. A native of Zebulon, NC, she was the daughter of Julius R. Murray and Eva Bryant Murray. Helen retired from USF & G Insurance Company. She served several times as Worthy Matron of Garner Order of the Eastern Star 321. Funeral services will be held on Friday at...
Faye F. Jackson
October 7, 2017
Angier- Faye Marks Jackson, 76, passed away on Saturday at Harnett Woods Nursing Center in Dunn. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ida Pearl Little Marks. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens,...
James Shepard Barbour
October 7, 2017
CLAYTON – James Shepard Barbour, 53, passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 10, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Clayton. Visitation will follow the service. James is survived by his son, Shepard Barbour and wife, Amber of Angier; parents, Larry and Pat Barbour, of Clayton; brother, Jason Barbour and wife, Deanna...
Patsy Yarborough Rhodes
October 6, 2017
Patsy Y. Rhodes, 86, passed away at home suddenly Oct. 6, 2017. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She worked as an Executive secretary for the Dean of the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center. In addition to her parents, Claude and Annette Yarborough, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Judson...
