Hellon Bray Senter
January 9, 2018
Hellon Bray Senter passed away on January 9, 2018 at the age of 92 ½ years old. She briefly lived at Magnolia Glen Assisted Living and prior to that she resided at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. Hellon Frances Bray was born on July 21, 1925 the daughter of Herbert Thomas Bray and Mary Mims Bray and joined big...
Mary Elizabeth Harris
January 9, 2018
Mary E. Harris, 87, passed away after an extended illness. A native of Wake Co, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Victoria Stewart. Mary worked as an Insurance Claims Investigator with Nationwide Insurance for over 30 years. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday Jan. 16, 2018 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Holly Springs Rd., Raleigh,...
Rebecca Ann Stephenson
January 8, 2018
Rebecca Ann Stephenson, 79, passed away at home Monday Jan. 8, 2018. She was a native of Harnett, Co , and the daughter of the late John and Ada Temple Stephenson. Rebecca worked for N.C. State University for many years. There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 pm Thursday Jan. 11, 2018 at Triangle Baptist Church Old Stage...
Howard Thomas Cox
January 7, 2018
RALEIGH- Howard Thomas Cox, 70, passed away Sunday. Born in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Thomas Cox and Sadie Richardson Cox. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Garner. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Burial will take place at Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church...
William Hadley Denton
January 7, 2018
The life of William Hadley Denton, 19, a sophomore at Penn State University, ended all too early Sunday, Jan. 7. Will, as he was known to most, was born in Raleigh on June 8, 1998. Throughout his days at Underwood Elementary School, Martin Middle School, Leesville Road High School and Penn State, Will loved being a student. Will saw...
Norman William Walker
January 6, 2018
GARNER- Norman William Walker passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital early Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, after several years of declining health. Born January 2, 1930 in Durham County, he was the son of Roy Jones Walker and Viola Wheeler Walker. He moved to Garner, NC at twelve years old and later to Raleigh, NC. He returned to Garner,...
Naomi Oakley Elliott
January 6, 2018
Naomi Oakley Elliott, 80, died Saturday. She was a native of Granville County and was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Randolph Elliott in 1995. Funeral services will be held 5:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Interment will be held 1:00 pm Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery, Oxford. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Elliott Harker and husband,...
Lela Faye Braswell Thompson
January 4, 2018
Lela “Faye” Braswell Thompson, 74, of Raleigh, passed away comfortably in her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Johnston County, she is the daughter of the late George Alexander and Lela Blanche Worley Braswell. Mrs. Thompson retired from the State of North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. She was a long-time member of Manor Ridge Home...
Inez Mcleod Dean
January 3, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Inez McLeod Dean, 95, passed away Wednesday. Mrs. Dean was born to the late Ernest and Nola McLeod. In addition to her parents, Inez was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Dean, four brothers and one sister. Inez was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend, who was loved by...
Hilda Godwin
January 2, 2018
RALEIGH - Hilda Godwin, a resident at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen - Mayview, completed her earthly life on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. She was born in the Meadow/Peacock’s Crossroad area of Johnston County on Nov. 8, 1919, to the late John B. Godwin and Martha Franklin “Frankie” Lee Godwin. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Gladys...
James Anthony “Tony” Parker
January 2, 2018
James Anthony “Tony” Parker died peacefully at home on January 2, 2018 after a long struggle with the cumulative effects of rheumatoid arthritis and a valiant fight with cancer over the last year. He was born in Raleigh, NC on March 27, 1958, and was predeceased by his parents, William Gale Parker and Margaret Eastep Parker. He is survived...
Russell Eugene Lewis
January 1, 2018
Russell Eugene Lewis, 57, passed away at his home in Garner, NC on January 1, 2018. Russell was born in 1960 in Newport News, Virginia. An electrician, avid Steeler fan, RV roadster, and softy for animals, Russell will be remembered by his quirky sayings and timeless tales. Russell was a special soul with a huge teddy bear heart who...
Dorothy Parrish White
January 1, 2018
LITTLETON – Dorothy Parrish White, 87, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 4, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of Steve White. Dorothy was preceded...
Jean Shaw Fish
January 1, 2018
WILLOW SPRING - Jean Shaw Fish, 87, of Willow Spring, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Seth S. Fish, and her sister Janet Shaw Pergerson of Raleigh, NC. She is survived by her sons Alan Bruce Fish and wife Sherry, Grant Jason Fish and wife Jennifer, and three...
Sharon Sieanna Spores
December 31, 2017
GARNER- On December 31, 2017, Sharon Sienna Spores went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after an extended illness. Sharon resided in Johnson City for most of her life until she married Roy Lee Spores in 2003, and then moved to Garner, NC, in 2006 to be near family. When Sharon and Roy moved to...
Frank Joseph Brager, Sr.
December 31, 2017
DUNN- Frank J. Brager, Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday at The Brian Center in Clayton. Frank was a native of California and the son of the late Frank and Cathrine Ramsell Brager. Frank was a truck driver for many years. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Funeral services will be Friday Jan. 5, 2018...
Hazel Simpkins Hatcher
December 30, 2017
Hazel Simpkins Hatcher died peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1930 to the late Walter Emmette Simpkins and Alma Gulley Simpkins. Hazel is survived by 3 daughters: Betty Miller (Phil), Amy Hatcher (Stan Maidon) and Denise Ammons (Craig); 4 grandchildren: Taylor Metz (Cade), Preston Waldo (Blair), Sara Parker and Ben...
Sharon F. Stephenson
December 29, 2017
Sharon Frances Stephenson, 60, died unexpectedly at home Dec. 29, 2017. Sharon was born on May 8, 1957 to the late Grady O. Stephenson, Sr. and Doloris Boyd Stephenson Curl. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her nephew Blake S. Carroll. Sharon was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Broken Wing...
Daniel Clarence Lee, Jr
December 28, 2017
GARNER- Daniel Clarence Lee, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, December 28th. He attended Cleveland School and Campbell University, followed by service in US Air Force and NC National Guard. Dan enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He was an active member of Garner United Methodist Church and especially loved many years as a youth counselor, and his dear Chancel...
Janet Shaw Pergerson
December 27, 2017
Raleigh - Lucy Janet Shaw Pergerson, 91, formerly of 306 W. Drewry Lane, retired from H.G. Hutchisons and Associates, died Wednesday, 12/27/17 at Absolute Care in Angier, NC. She was a native of Nash County and the daughter of Joseph Henry and Lucy Dickens Shaw. Surviving are her daughter, Dawn Norris and husband, Terry of Raleigh; son, Mark Pergerson...
