Mavis Beasley Denning
March 14, 2017
Annie Mavis Beasley Denning, 92, died Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Hal and Madie Beasley. She grew up learning to work hard. She was a devout Christian and loved to write poetry. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The...
Lessie Mae Williams
March 14, 2017
Lessie Mae Williams, 94, died Tuesday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Herbert and Cora Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. She...
Rosalyn Inez Johnson
March 14, 2017
Rosalyn Inez Johnson, 79, passed away after an extended illness. Rosalyn retired from Rex Hospital Medical Records after almost 40 years of service. Rosalyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. There will be a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Friday March 17, 2017 at Garner Church of God. Burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens,...
Debbie “Nana” Outen
March 12, 2017
Deborah Overcash Outen, 66, died Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was an accomplished seamstress, who loved the beach, and devoted her life to caring for children, which was reflected by all those who simply called her “Nana.” A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 5:00 pm at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends...
Nicholas Rafael Lopez
March 12, 2017
“My last salutations are to them Who knew me imperfect and loved me.” Tagore Raleigh - Nick Lopez died by his own hand after a long and ultimately losing battle with mental illness. He was 21. He brought love and joy to many people. A sweet young man who had an amazing mechanical and artistic ability, he was looking...
David S. Evans
March 12, 2017
David Surles Evans, born on March 12, 1929, passed away on his 88th birthday, March 12, 2017. He devoted his entire life to his family, his friends, and his faith. He was considered a blessing to all who came to know him. Born and raised on a farm in Clayton NC, he had 10 siblings who have kept a...
Walter J. Holleman
March 12, 2017
Walter Jones Holleman, 71, died Sunday at his residence. He was retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Walter was a very active member of Highland Baptist Church where he served in various capacities. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Thursday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Surviving are his wife, Sandra...
Christine Sherrod Champion
March 11, 2017
Christine Sherrod Champion, 95, passed away March 11, 2017. Christine worked as an Admin. Assistant for Dillon Supply Co. and the N.C. Dept. of Trans. Christine was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church, where she was secretary for her Sunday School class. There will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 14, 2017, at Temple...
Jamie Yates “J.Y.” Jones
March 11, 2017
Jamie Yates “J.Y.” Jones, Jr. 77, died Saturday. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Jamie Y. Jones, Sr. and Alma Woolard Jones. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial, Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving, his wife of 55 years, Shirley Fish Jones; son, Scott Macon Jones and wife,...
David Frank Holder, Sr.
March 10, 2017
David Frank Holder Sr. died Friday. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Graham and Dorothy Jones Holder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Dove Holder in 2016. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his daughter, Susan McKenzie and husband, Jason of Clayton; ...
Margaret Poole Buffaloe
March 10, 2017
Margaret Poole Buffaloe, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 10. A graduate of Garner High School, she attended Hardbarger Business College and then worked along side her husband of 68 years managing their farm. She was known for sharing cakes, meals, plants and vegetables from her garden with those in the McCullers community. She...
Howard Ray Beasley
March 10, 2017
Howard Ray Beasley, 66, passed away on March 10, 2017 of Myelofibrosis and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was a native of Harnett Co. and the son of the late Milton and Gertrude Beasley. Howard was employed by the NC State Construction Office as Electrical Design Supervisor. He was proud and thankful to have worked with a wonderful group of people....
Marilyn Kuiken Bechtle
March 10, 2017
Angier – Marilyn Kuiken Bechtle, 79, passed away on Friday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A native of Hawthorne, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late, Edward H. Kuiken and Gertrude Riskey Kuiken. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A burial will be held...
Edna Langdon Ogburn
March 10, 2017
Willow Spring- Edna Langdon Ogburn of Willow Spring passed away on March 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Edna was born near Coats in Harnett County on March 17, 1923 to the late Grover Cleveland and Mittie Langdon. In 1945, she married Rudolph Ogburn and moved to Willow Springs where they farmed and raised their family until...
Janie Matthews Holmes
March 7, 2017
GARNER - Janie Matthews Holmes, 82, went to be with her Lord and savior on March 7, 2017. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by all that knew her. She dedicated her life to the support and service of her family and was a devout Christian, regularly attending church services at Hayes...
Mary Edwards Shook
March 7, 2017
Mary Edwards Shook, 74, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born in Roanoke Rapids July 17, 1943 to Hubert Miles Edwards and Virginia Dare Hardison, who preceded her. She is survived by her husband, James Calvin Shook; her daughter, Christine Hobson (Jonathan); her brother, Jamie Edwards of Charlotte; her sister, Winnie Ingram of Rock Hill, SC and 2...
William Paul Holbrook
March 6, 2017
William Paul Holbrook, 84, died Monday at his residence. He was a retired chemical engineer with Kaiser Aluminum. He also retired as executive director with The American Ceramic Society. William was a US Marine veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Jean Candedo Holbrook; sons, Danny Alan Holbrook of Columbus, OH and Curtis Lee Holbrook...
Naomi Harmon Cox
March 6, 2017
Naomi Harmon Cox, 95, passed away March 6, 2017. Naomi began working with the old Southern Bell at a time when tubs of ice and fans were in rooms to keep the operators cool and then retired from Bellsouth. She was a graduate of Needham Broughton High School in 1939. Naomi was a native of Wake Co. and the...
Ronnie G. Honeycutt
March 5, 2017
FUQUAY-VARINA – Ronnie Gerald Honeycutt, 67, passed away on Sunday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Louis Buford and Mary Rebecca Honeycutt. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in...
Fred Stoll
March 5, 2017
Fred Stoll, 70, died Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Dakota, he was the son of the late Charles Albert Stoll and Sylvia Wierich Stoll. His life was dedicated to serving the Lord as a missionary. A tent revival service to celebrate the life of Mr. Stoll will be held 11:00 am Saturday...
