Benjamin Franklin Godwin, Jr.
February 27, 2017
Raleigh - Benjamin Franklin Godwin, Jr., 99 years of age, died Monday, February 27, 2017. Born August 21, 1917 in Wake County. During World War II he was employed by the railroad which included transportation of troops. Later he worked for Lever Brothers (Unilever) as a salesman. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Billie Lou Dunn....
Walter Chapman
February 27, 2017
Raleigh – Walter K. Chapman went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2017, with his beloved wife of 60 years, Josephine Roberts Chapman, by his side. Walter was born on April 2, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Chapman, and two brothers, G. C. Chapman, and Timothy...
Steven Martin “Marty” Stephenson
February 27, 2017
GARNER – Steven Martin “Marty” Stephenson, 57, died Monday. A native of Garner, he was the son of Janice Lassiter Stephenson and the late Shelby Myron Stephenson. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Stephenson and fur baby, Tucker; mother, Janice Stephenson; sister, Mona Rich...
Dalton “Shorty” Deans
February 26, 2017
RALEIGH- Dalton “Shorty” Deans, 72, of Raleigh NC Shorty spent his last hours showered in love as he was ushered from this world to his new heavenly home, Sunday February 26, 2017. After you take your final breath and are no longer of this Earth, what remains is the imprint you left in the minds and hearts of those...
Phyllis Sitterson Mitchiner
February 26, 2017
RALEIGH- Phyllis Sitterson Mitchiner, 82, died Sunday. Born in Plymouth, NC, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Earl Sitterson and Emma Neal Sitterson. She later moved to Garner where she lived and enjoyed a successful career in real estate for over 50 years. Phyllis was active in her church and served on the school board. The family...
Alton “O. A.” Champion
February 25, 2017
Alton (O. A.) Nathaniel Champion, Jr., 78, passed away on February 25, 2017. O. A. proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Thursday March 2, 2017 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, with Military Honors. Along with his parents Alton Sr., and Mamie Smith Champion; he was also preceded in death...
Joyce Dechent Young
February 25, 2017
Raleigh - Joyce Gray Dechent Young, 88, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 25, 2017 after a short illness. Her Funeral is a private service for immediate family at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest. A memorial service to “Celebrate Her Life” will be held at The Oaks of Whitaker Glen, Bldg. C Atrium, from 3...
Roma Khalil
February 25, 2017
GARNER - Roma Khalil, 32, died Saturday at her home. A native of Wake County , she was the daughter of Dana Wall Rhodes and Mike Khalil. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Friendly Chapel Church, Benson. Burial will follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee...
Raymond Dock Ellington, Jr.
February 24, 2017
FUQUAY-VARINA – Raymond Dock Ellington, Jr., 68, passed away on Friday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Raymond Dock Ellington, Sr. and Mary Hicks Ellington. The family will be at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday with a service beginning at...
Bette Ruth Lassiter Carter
February 24, 2017
Amazing woman of God, wonderful wife and mother, sister in Christ, teacher, and humanitarian. Bette Ruth Lassiter Carter, age 47, went to her heavenly home on her mother’s birthday, February 24, 2017. She was reunited with her parents and other family and friends. Most of all, she has gone on to be with her Lord. We are confident that...
Eric Scott Dean
February 21, 2017
GARNER - Early Tuesday morning, Eric Scott Dean, age 38, passed away in his home and moved on to score in the great soccer fields in heaven. He is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and his three children: Patience, 15; Jackson, 12; and Beck, 3. Eric was born October 5, 1978 to his parents, Mrs. Ann Caudle and Mr....
Edith Marie Patterson Holmes
February 21, 2017
Edith Patterson Holmes, 70 passed away at home Feb. 21, 2017. Funeral service will be Saturday at 12:00 noon at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton. Along with her parents Elmus and Annie Patterson, Edith was preceded in death by her husband; Ronzie “Doc” Holmes and a sister Etta Alston. Surviving are daughters,...
Barbara T. Morgan
February 21, 2017
RALEIGH – Barbara Tyson Morgan of Richmond, VA, departed this world to be with her dear Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was born October 7, 1933 in Holly Hill, SC and raised in Raleigh, NC. Barbara joins her beloved Curtis Morgan in heaven. She is survived by her four children, James Scott Morgan (Rhonda), Daniel...
John Patrick “Pat” Holland
February 20, 2017
ANGIER – John Patrick “Pat” Holland, 60, passed away at home on Monday. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late John Henry Holland and Mary Magdalene Jones. Pat worked as a Heating and Air Technician for many years. Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Friday Feb. 24, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. He...
Lizzie Mae Thompson
February 19, 2017
Lizzie Mae Thompson went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in 1920 to Robert and Lela Etheridge. She was a graduate of Spring Hope HS. She worked at Dorothea Dix, the A&P store, Ridoutts Nursery, and Wake Christian Academy. An elder in...
William Albert Collins
February 19, 2017
GARNER - William Albert Collins, 81, passed away Sunday. He was the son of the late Joe and Mary Nunnery Collins of Lando, SC. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53...
Jesse Lee Scarboro
February 15, 2017
Raleigh - Jesse Lee Scarboro, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, at his home. He was born and raised in Rolesville, the son of the late Herbert and Julia Scarboro. After serving in the United States Navy in World War II, he lived in Raleigh most of his adult life. Surviving: daughter, Lynda Kay Hendricks of Edenton; grandchildren,...
Lela Ennis Massey
February 14, 2017
Raleigh - After months of declining health, Lela Ennis Massey died peacefully at home with her family on February 14, 2017, at the age of 87. She is now in heaven with her Lord. Lela was born in Wake County on February 23, 1929, to the late Ervin Ennis and Allie (Bowling) Ennis. She was preceded in death by...
Joyce B. Oleary
February 14, 2017
GARNER- Joyce M. O’Leary (Barfield), 85, widow of Francis J. O’Leary, passed peacefully on St. Valentine’s Day at the Springbrook Nursing Center in Clayton. Born in Alabama in 1931 to the late Willie and Verna Barfield, Joyce lived for more than 30 years in Garner. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:00pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner....
Shirley Ray Springs Tyner
February 14, 2017
Willow Spring - Shirley S. Tyner, 77, passed away on Tuesday. In addition to her parents, Samuel and Sadie Springs and husband Russell Tyner, Shirley was preceded in death by a son, Amos Ray Dabbs; granddaughter, Holly Gail Dabbs; sister, Betty Springs Lewis; brother-in-law, Clayburt Delano Lewis and brother, Samuel Alton Springs. She is survived by her son, Samuel...
