Lore Struss
December 7, 2016
HILLSBOROUGH – Lore Zink Struss, 94, formerly of Smithfield, died Wednesday. Born in Germany, she immigrated to the US in 1954, settling in New Jersey. After retiring from the US Postal Service, she relocated to North Carolina in 1984. She was a founding member of GAST (German Austrian and Swiss of the Triangle). Mrs. Struss held several Senior Olympic...
Mary Virginia Hicks Smith
December 5, 2016
Mary Virginia (Hicks) Smith , daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Callie Hicks , passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the age of 95. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday December 9, 2016 at Garner Church of God with Bishop Melvin Schuler and Bishop J. Dan Hudson, officiating; Private interment will follow...
Leon “L.J.” Jackson Harper, Jr.
December 5, 2016
Raleigh – Leon “LJ” Jackson Harper, Jr., 93, formerly of Angier, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by the love and affection of his family early in the morning of Monday, December 5, at Morningside Care Center. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Ruth and Leon Harper. He was a Veteran of World...
Dustin Cody Pierce
December 4, 2016
Dustin Cody Pierce of Raleigh, NC went to be with the Lord on 12/4/16 at the age of 20. Cody was dating Jasmine Mcabee of Wendell. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Terri Pierce of Raleigh and his brother, Christopher Paul Pierce and wife Katie Whitlock Pierce, of Macon, NC, with two nieces Layla and Lily. He...
Judy Lynn Walker
December 4, 2016
Angier –Judy Lynn Walker, 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was a longtime and faithful member Angier Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at Angier Church of God. Burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery,...
Sallie Smith Lane
December 4, 2016
GARNER- Sallie Smith Lane, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday at her home, with her son (Luby) by her side. A native of Wayne County (Hood Swamp) , she was the daughter of the late Luby Dean Smith and Lillie Butts Smith. She was a loving, devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother as well as a devoted...
Glenda “Honey” Quinn Walston
December 4, 2016
Glenda “Honey” Quinn Walston, 74, softly surrendered on Sunday morning at her home in the loving arms of her children after a long and courageous 24 year battle with cancer. Honey, as she was lovingly referred to by her grandchildren and others, was born in Norfolk VA to Edward “Jabo” Stroud and Louise Stroud Kilpatrick. She was raised by...
Johnny Allen “J.J.” Johnson
December 4, 2016
RALEIGH – Johnny Allen “JJ” Johnson, 68, died Sunday. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late James and Meta Tart Johnson. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Johnny is survived by his step-son,...
Minnie Buffaloe Tutor Holt
December 4, 2016
RALEIGH – Minnie Buffaloe Tutor Holt, 93, died Sunday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Birl and Bettie Smith Buffaloe. She was an accounting clerk with GMAC for many years. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The...
Elmer J. Cooper
December 4, 2016
Elmer J. Cooper, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. His spouse, Inez, predeceased him on August 8, 2010. His working career began at the age of 15 at the Palace and Ambassador theaters. While attending Hugh Morson High School, he worked half days at Carolina Coach Company and attended night school at Hardbarger’s Business College and later...
Kenneth Merritt Atkins
December 1, 2016
Born February 12, 1949 and departing on Thursday, December 1, Ken was the son of the late Juanita Cyrus Atkins and Elmo Quincy Atkins. A Raleigh native and graduate of Broughton High School and N.C. State University, he was born at Rex Hospital and grew up on Dixie Trail. 14 years old and tired of working in the tobacco...
Clyde Roland Blake
November 30, 2016
GARNER- Clyde Roland Blake, 71, died Wednesday at Rex Hospital. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Survivors include his wife, Alice Blake; daughter, Lisa Blake; son’s, Robbie Blake and wife, Denise, Chris Blake; grandchildren, Taylor...
Donna Lane Wilkerson Daughtry
November 28, 2016
Donna Lane Wilkerson Daughtry, 76, of Raleigh, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with our Lord on November 28, 2016. A graveside service will be held honoring Donna at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 1 at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, N.C. The service will be conducted by Dr. Jeff Roberts of Trinity Baptist Church....
Rosalie B. Stephenson
November 27, 2016
Rosalie Barbour Stephenson, 90, died Sunday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Rossie Williams Barbour. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Hayes Chapel Church Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Joye Ann Stephenson and Doris Stephenson Weiss (Joe Hodor), of Garner; Deborah Stephenson...
Harold R. Smith
November 27, 2016
Angier – Harold R. Smith, 77, passed away on Sunday. Harold, an avid Wolfpack fan, was the son of the late Burnice and Katie Sauls Smith. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; brother, Leonard; sisters, Betty and Retha. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Kennebec...
Leola Beacham Mitchell
November 26, 2016
Leola Beacham Mitchell, 91, passed away on Saturday. She was born in Beaufort County to the late Paul H. and Jeanetta Hall Beacham. Leola was employed by NCDMV for a number of years and she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Mitchell and a grandson, Andrew Williams who died in 2008. Funeral service will be held...
Donald Leo Parrish
November 26, 2016
Donald Leo Parrish, 80, died on Saturday at his residence, He was born in Wake County to the late Nathaniel L. and Mary Hargis Parrish. Mr. Parrish was a auto paint and body technician for Triangle Auto Sales for number of years. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Plymouth Church with Dr. Chris Partin officiating....
Pearl Raine Grady
November 26, 2016
Angier – Pearl Raine Grady, 83, passed away on Saturday peacefully at her home. She was the daughter of Joseph Marion Williams and Lizzie Margaret (Maggie) Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William E. Grady, Sr. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Kennebec Baptist Church. Burial...
Barry Reid Keith
November 24, 2016
RALEIGH – Barry Reid Keith, 66, died Thursday. He was born in Indiana, raised in West Palm Beach, FL and has lived in NC for the last 45 years. He was employed by GlaxoSmithKline for 29 years performing cancer research. At the time of his death, he was teaching biology at Johnston Community College. He was loved by all...
Loretta Ann Byrd
November 23, 2016
Loretta Ann Byrd, 60, passed away Wednesday. A native of Wake County, she is the daughter of Bobby Byrd and the late Barbara Pumphrey Byrd. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 3:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends following the service. In addition to her father, Bobby Byrd, she is survived by daughter,...
