Carol J. Whitaker
November 20, 2016
GARNER- Carol Johnson Whitaker, 72, passed away on Sunday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Brussell and Wilma Weaver Johnson. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:15 pm prior to the service at the church. Survivors include...
Dalton F. Ward, Jr.
November 19, 2016
Raleigh – Dalton Foster Ward Jr., 83, loving husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, great Papa, uncle and friend, died Saturday. Born in Columbus County, N.C., he was the son of the late DALTON Sr. and Nina Brown Ward. Dalton brought his young family to the Raleigh area in 1958 because, as he told it, “I enjoy eating three meals a...
Myrtice E. Gilbert
November 18, 2016
Myrtice E. Gilbert, 90, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 18, 2016. Myrtice was a loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday Nov. 22, 2016 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Cecil Gilbert; daughter,...
Robert P. Dingus
November 18, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA – Robert Patrick Dingus, 38, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away November 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for over three years. He was born December 2, 1977 in Johnson City, TN. The family will receive friends Monday, November 21st from 6:00 – 7:15 PM at Highland Baptist Church. Immediately...
Richard Lawrence Holt, Sr.
November 17, 2016
Richard Lawrence Holt, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at Duke Raleigh Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was the son of the late Marcus Evander and Hilda Collins Holt. Larry was born in Holly Springs, NC on May 9, 1932. He was a graduate of Hugh Morson High School, served in the US Marine Corps, and was employed...
Magdalene Francis Talton
November 17, 2016
RALEIGH – Magdalene Francis Talton, 80, passed away Thursday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Alan Francis and Lessie Lee Johnson Francis. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Mt. Herman Christian Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8:00 pm at...
Johnson L. Clement, Jr.
November 16, 2016
J.L. Clement, Jr., (Pappy), son of the late Johnson Lee Clement, Sr. and Nora Louise Deans, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was a graduate of Hugh Morson High School and attended business college in Raleigh. He proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS St. Paul. He was the owner/operator of Clements...
Edna Earl Green
November 16, 2016
Edna Earl May Green Greene, formerly of 503 Frank Street, Raleigh, NC, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was 94. Born in New Bern, NC, to Edith Matthews May and Richard Wooten May, Edna Earl was a graduate of Broughton High School, Class of 1940, and Hardbarger’s Business...
Delisa Marie Staps
November 16, 2016
Delisa Marie Staps, 41, finally won her battle with cancer today leaving behind her mortal body in exchange for eternal life with her heavenly Father. Delisa’s chosen profession was law enforcement, serving as a deputy in several counties of North Carolina, most recently Harnett County as Cpl. Delisa Staps. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM...
Mildred Holland Hicks
November 15, 2016
Mrs. Mildred Holland Hicks, 94, was surrounded by loving family members when she ended her earthly journey and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born August 5, 1922, in Marion, NC, to the late Lewis Franklin Holland and Hattie Vaughn Holland. Mildred was a career homemaker who loved to cook and care...
Alton T. Bagwell
November 14, 2016
GARNER- Alton Thomas Bagwell, 83, died Monday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Henry Thomas Bagwell and Nancy O’Brien Bagwell. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesday at the home. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Norris Bagwell ; sons, Jerry Bagwell (Teresa), Tony Bagwell (Pattie) and Kenneth Bagwell (Christy)...
Raymond G. Holt
November 14, 2016
Raymond George Holt, 79, died at home Monday surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Garret Holt. Mr. Holt served our country as a proud member of the US Marines. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial...
Harry L. Howell, Jr.
November 12, 2016
GARNER – Harry Lee Howell, Jr., 64, died Saturday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Howell, Sr. and Euneitta Crump Howell. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral...
Shirley Fitzgerald Danuski
November 12, 2016
Garner - Shirley Fitzgerald Danuski, 73, of Garner, NC, passed away Saturday peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 30, 1942, in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Carolyn Fitzgerald. She leaves a lasting legacy including her husband of 55 years, James J Danuski; daughters, Sheryl...
Alexander Hamilton
November 12, 2016
Garner – Alexander Hamilton, 71, died Saturday. Born in Wake Forest, he was son to the late Lillie Mae Hamilton. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. He is survived by his wife, Diana Ann Hamilton; sons, Johnny Ray Hamilton and fiance’,...
Randall “Randy Earl” Graves Bullard
November 9, 2016
Randall “Randy Earl” Graves Bullard, 58, of Raleigh, passed on November 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jack and Lucille Bullard. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Joyce, of Goldsboro, NC, his son and granddaughter, Earl and Annabelle, of Dunn, NC, and nephew, David, and his wife Jessica and...
Paul Wayne Smith
November 7, 2016
Willow Spring - Paul Wayne Smith 62, passed away on Monday. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:45 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM in the Bryan-Lee Chapel. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Clayton.
Marie Covil Horne
November 6, 2016
GARNER- Marie Covil Horne, 84, died Sunday after a long illness. Born in New Hanover County, she was the youngest child of the late Louis A. and Nellie Gornto Covil. Marie received a BS degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. After graduating, she worked for the university and later moved to Raleigh where she was employed by...
Lucille S. Bowden
November 5, 2016
Willow Spring- Lucille Stephenson Bowden, 83, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late James and Plassie Jones Stephenson. Lucille was a lifelong member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church,...
John Wesley (Johnny) Holder, Jr.
November 5, 2016
RALEIGH - John Wesley Holder, Jr., 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease . He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Gayle Coats Holder; daughters, Joan Holder Washburn (Ivan) of Creedmoor and Leanna Holder McKoy (Braxton) of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Alexandra...
