Randy Jackson Bowling
August 27, 2017
RALEIGH –Randy Jackson Bowling, 57, passed away at his home on Sunday. He was the son of Julia Bowling and the late Lee “Sonny” Bowling. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Wednesday at Wooten’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church: 9825 Sauls Rd. Raleigh. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship...
Sally Adams Dupree
August 25, 2017
Garner - Sally Carol Adams Dupree, 81, passed away peacefully early morning 8/25/17 after 2 1⁄2 difficult years of painful decline. While we will grieve her loss, we also celebrate her life and her home going. It is a blessing! SallyGran will be missed but we are all thankful that her pain and suffering are over and she is...
Thomas Mason Wells, Jr.
August 23, 2017
Thomas Mason Wells, Jr., 80, passed away at his home on Wednesday August, 23, 2017. Thomas worked in Sales for many years, selling Electronics. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army. There will be a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Wednesday August 30, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Hayes Chapel...
Harvey Edwin Blackstock
August 23, 2017
FUQUAY-VARINA - Harvey Edwin “Ed” Blackstock, 82, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Gordon County, Georgia on Nov. 8, 1934 to the late Rev. Clyde A. Blackstock and Exene Dillard Blackstock. He was a graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the lovely Wilma Joan Algren whom...
Bettie Sauls Massengill
August 22, 2017
RALEIGH – Bettie Lou Sauls Massengill, 83, passed away at her home Tuesday. She was born in Johnston County to the late William E. and Lillie May Strickland Sauls. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Massengill worked at traffic engineering with the NC Department of Transportation. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at...
Marshall “Mack” Byrd
August 22, 2017
Raleigh – Marshall “Mack” Byrd, 75, passed away Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Entombment will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. He was born in Johnston County to James and Annie Johnson Byrd. In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by...
Reta Guy Strickland
August 21, 2017
ANGIER- Reta Guy Strickland, 95, passed away at her home on Monday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Carlie Andrew Guy and Laylon Anna Broadwell Guy. She was a member of Angier United Methodist Church for 75 years. She attended East Carolina Teaching College before leaving for Washington...
John Frank Kornegay, Jr
August 18, 2017
John Frank Kornegay, Jr., 92, died Friday at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Lillington. He retired from Westinghouse in Raleigh in 1984. A US Army veteran, he served in WW II and was a former POW. John was very devoted to his country as well as a man of God who shared his testimony with everyone. Surviving are his daughter,...
Jackie Nelms Culliton
August 18, 2017
Jackie Nelms Culliton, 57, of Raleigh, slipped peacefully from this world on Friday evening, August 18th, at UNC Hospital surrounded by the abundant love of family and friends. A Raleigh native and graduate of Millbrook High, Jackie was the youngest of 4 children, born November 1, 1959, to James and Hettie Nelms. At 21, Jackie married handsome army veteran,...
Harriette Ratcliffe Finch
August 17, 2017
RALEIGH – Harriette Ratcliffe Finch, 81, of Garner passed away Thursday. A native of Carteret County, she was the daughter of the late John and Swannie Wade Ratcliffe. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 20, 2017 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Burial will be held 11:00 am, Monday, August 21, 2017 at...
Dwight Louis Broadwell
August 16, 2017
Dwight Louis Broadwell, 82, died Wednesday at Cornerstone Nursing Home. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Paul Broadwell and Islan Stephenson Broadwell. He was a farmer and operated numerous greenhouses until his health declined. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Angier United Methodist Church in Angier. Burial...
Jeremy Lee Murfin
August 15, 2017
Mr. Jeremy Lee Murfin, 34, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Tamuning, Guam, on March 1, 1983, to Stephen Orval and Teresa Jones Murfin. His father was from Port Huron, Michigan, and his mother is from Tamuning, Guam....
Jessie Lee Stutts Knight
August 14, 2017
CHARLOTTE – Jessie Lee Stutts Knight, 88, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Garner United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church one hour prior to the service. Jessie was...
Betty W. Ray
August 13, 2017
Raleigh - Betty Wilburn Ray, 82, of 805 Barbara Drive, Raleigh, NC passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born August 4, 1935 in Harnett County, NC, daughter of the late Hal and Madie Beasley. Betty married James W. Ray (“JW”) of Columbus County, NC on March 31, 1984. They...
Ronald Allen Gibson
August 13, 2017
Our Beloved Husband, Dad, and Papa passed away on Sunday. He will be remembered in our hearts for his amazing legacy of love and care. He made it a priority to serve those he loved well and he had a heart for missions. He was a giver, a master builder, and most importantly, he loved God. He adored his...
Gordon L. Matthews
August 13, 2017
ANGIER- Gordon Lockhart Matthews, 91, passed away at his home on Sunday. A lifelong resident of Harnett Co., he was the son of the late Sam and Helen Stephenson Matthews. A graduate of Angier High School, he was a WWII US Navy veteran. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Larry Edward Poole
August 13, 2017
Larry E. Poole, 71, passed away at home with his wife and adopted daughter by his side. Larry was an insurance broker for many years, he also sold commercial real estate. He was a member of the Garner Optimist Club. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM...
Jessie Ruth Flowers Barrington
August 12, 2017
Garner— Jessie Ruth Flowers Barrington, 92, passed away on Saturday at Lawndale Manor in Garner. Born in Wilson County, Jessie was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Iola Boykin Flowers. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Hayes Chapel Christian Church, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Jessie is survived by her...
Robert Donald Rhyne, Sr.
August 11, 2017
Raleigh - Donald, 83, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017, at Sunrise Assisted Living, Raleigh, NC. Donald was born in Wake County. His family moved to Wilmington, NC, where he graduated from New Hanover High School. He entered the military after high school and served from 1954 – 1956. After serving his country, he attended N. C. State...
Ryan Taylor Moore
August 11, 2017
Clayton - Ryan Taylor Moore, 24, departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at The Capital Church: 1308 US 70 W. Garner, NC. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church from 11:00 am-12:45 pm...
