James L. Glover
November 1, 2016
RALEIGH – James Lloyd Glover, 74, passed away Tuesday. Born in Robeson County, he was the son of the late George Allen Glover and Ruby Lee Seagroves Glover. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm Saturday prior to...
William L. Reyna
November 1, 2016
Cary, NC – William L. Reyna, formerly of Lyndhurst, NJ, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 5th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, NC. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ruby Dickson Reyna ; son, Bill Reyna daughters, Ruby Reyna Myrlak (Richard) and Grace Reyna Landau (Scott) ;...
Marshall Shelby Burgess, Jr
October 30, 2016
Marshall Shelby Burgess, Jr. formally of Raleigh passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Rex Rehab. Marshall was born in Wake County to the late Marshall Shelby Burgess, Sr. and Mae Forbes Burgess. He was a graduate of Hugh Morson High School and attended N.C. State University before joining the U.S. Air Force. He had retired from Duke...
Clara Jones Wray
October 29, 2016
Clara Jones Wray, 85, passed away Saturday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, R.D. Wray, parents Jamie and Alma Jones, and siblings Linda Fuller and Millard Jones. Clara was the cherished mother of Sandra Allen, Roger (Barbara) Wray, Ronna (Barry) Jones, Donna (Rick) Gore, and Robbie (Carleen) Wray. Clara enjoyed her eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. ...
Betty Lou Bowden West
October 29, 2016
Angier - Betty Lou Bowden West, 80, passed away Saturday. Raised in Angier, she moved to Rhode Island where she lived for 20 years before returning home to Harnett County. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, step-mother and friend. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 P. M. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial...
James Edward Kramer
October 29, 2016
Willow Spring – James Edward Kramer, 57, died on Friday at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Bucks County, Pa. to the late Norman E. and Kay Youpa Kramer and he was a master automotive technician. Memorial service will be held on Saturday , Nov. 5, 2016 at 3:00 PM at White Memorial ...
Elliott Clifton Creech
October 29, 2016
ZEBULON – Elliott Clifton Creech, 82, died Saturday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late James Arthur Creech and Rosa Crowder Creech. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Vandora Springs Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his daughters, Kim Pendergraph (Curtis) , Michelle Glover (Lloyd) all...
Bertha Eva Jackson Earp
October 27, 2016
Bertha Eva Jackson Earp, also known as BEE, of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on October 27, 2016, a few days after suffering a stroke. Bertha was raised in the Jackson family homeplace on Holly Springs Road, and then lived with her cousin in Raleigh to begin her work career. She was employed at FCX, Aetna Insurance Company, and her...
Larry Bruce Peacock
October 26, 2016
GARNER - Larry Bruce Peacock, 73, of Garner, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Oaks at Mayview in Raleigh. He was born on May 31, 1943 and grew up in Johnston County. He graduated from Benson High School in 1961. At age 17, he met Margaret Marie Beasley, who became his high school sweetheart and...
Lila Mae Parker Adams
October 22, 2016
CARY-Lila Mae Parker Adams went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, October 22 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Cary, NC. Originally from Dunn, NC, she moved to Wake County in 1971. Lila is preceded in death by her parents, John Archie Parker and Edith Catherine Vann of Johnston County, and former husband, Durwood Adams of Dunn,...
Austin Reece Baucom
October 22, 2016
RALEIGH – Austin Reece Baucom of Raleigh, N.C. passed from this life on Saturday morning October 22, 2016 from a fatal car accident. Austin was born on October 20, 1993 to John Robin Baucom III and Cynthia Lyman Baucom. Austin, like his Grandmother before him, was talented at having a good time. His smile, laughter, and pranks made him...
J. Thurman Thompson
October 22, 2016
James Thurman Thompson, 84, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he is the son of the late L.T. and Elena Allen Thompson. A US Army veteran, he was the founder of Thompson Cabinet Shop and several other entrepreneurial endeavors. As a business man Thurman was a dreamer, a doer, and a visionary....
James “Ricky” Kisiah
October 20, 2016
Ricky Kisiah, 57, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Ricky is the son of Dixie Gray and the late Ray Kisiah and the father of loving son Kyle Kisiah. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday October 24, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel Garner. Burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Ricky was preceded in death by...
Runell Norris Newton
October 20, 2016
ANGIER –Runell Norris Newton, 81, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Pearlie Christine Norris. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. Survivors include daughter, Loretta...
William “Bill” Bruce
October 19, 2016
William “Bill” Bruce, 67, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side. Bill was a manager in the Textile Industry, until his retirement. Bill was a native of Nashville, Tn., and is the son of the late William Jr., and Margaret Bruce. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. The family will have a...
Wincy J. Stephens
October 18, 2016
ANGIER- Wincy Johnson Stephens, 93, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Laucy and Betty Williams Johnson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. Surviving are her daughters, Frances S. Altman (Connie) of Garner...
Brenda Pipkin Eaton
October 18, 2016
RALEIGH - Brenda Kaye Pipkin Eaton, 66, passed away Tuesday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Brantley and Dorothy Gray Pipkin. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at The Point (formerly, Inwood Baptist). Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alan Eaton; daughters, Jennifer Eaton-Kortick and husband, Alan...
Wincy Johnson Stephens
October 18, 2016
ANGIER- Wincy Johnson Stephens, 93, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Laucy and Betty Williams Johnson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. Surviving are her daughters, Frances S. Altman (Connie) of Garner...
John Swanson
October 17, 2016
BENSON- John Nels Swanson, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17. John was born in Fairmont MN on March 20, 1938 to Carl and Marie Swanson. John proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps, 1958-1961, stationed in California, Korea and Okinawa. He worked as a computer networking systems engineer with Control Data, primarily based in...
Lois J. Dean
October 17, 2016
Lois Jones Dean, 88, died Monday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Claudia Wood Jones. A graveside service with entombment will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at the mausoleum in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Survivors include her sister, Carrie Ann Gilbert; niece, Jan White; nephews, Donald King, Charles King, Harrison Jones...
