Helen Stokes King
August 12, 2016
“Well done, good and faithful servant” … Matthew 25:21 RALEIGH - Helen Gray Wilkerson Stokes King, 100, of Raleigh, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2016. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake...
Patricia Ann Cherry Summerville
August 12, 2016
Patricia Ann Cherry Summerville, 78, died at her home Friday morning. A native of Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Annie Cleta Powers Cherry. Prior to retirement in 1998, she was on staff with the NC General Assembly. Funeral services will be Monday, August 15, 2016, 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church of...
Mary Frances Burton Tilley
August 12, 2016
Mary Tilley, age 94, passed away on August 12, 2016, at Brandon Wilde in Augusta, GA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A graveside service will be Monday, August 15, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC. Mary was a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Peace College in Raleigh. She...
Derick Boyles
August 12, 2016
GARNER – Samuel Derick Boyles, 51, died Friday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was the son of the late Millie Holland and Harold Lee Boyles. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm prior to the service. Samuel is survived by his wife,...
Waldine Watson Carraway
August 11, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA- Waldine Watson Carraway, 87, passed away on Thursday at Universal Healthcare in Fuquay-Varina. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Lafayette Watson and Lona Lamm Watson. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 3:00 pm at Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 7613 Upper Black Creek Church Rd. Kenly, NC 27542. Burial...
Dorothy Harrison Mcghee
August 11, 2016
Dorothy Harrison McGhee, 90, transitioned to her heavenly home and into her mama’s arms on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Dot was born in Raleigh, the eldest of six children born to Kathleen B. and John G. Harrison. She was totally dedicated to her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Much of her life involved the...
Raymond B. Holland, Jr.
August 11, 2016
Raymond Boger Holland, Jr. 85, passed away at home with his family by his side. A native of Gaskin, Co., he was the son of the late Effie Mae Smith. Raymond worked in the Insurance Business for many years. He also proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday Aug. 14,...
Betty Partin
August 10, 2016
ANGIER-Betty Lee Thornton Partin, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Earl (Bud) and Geneva Jones Thornton. She was a member of Angier Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial...
Michael “Mike” Gebhard, Sr.
August 9, 2016
Michael J. Gebhard Sr., 74, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Easton, PA on December 22, 1941 to the late Walter and Evelyn Gebhard. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Gebhard of Garner, NC; son Michael Gebhard Jr. (Lucie) of Garner, NC; daughter Julianne...
Sharon Elizabeth Flynn
August 7, 2016
Sharon Elizabeth Flynn went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2016. She was born in Wake County on January 10, 1962 A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00pm at Caraleigh Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The Rev. Kris Weiss and Rev. Randy Bishop will officiate. Throughout her life she suffered many major illnesses and...
Amanda Dae Fredrick Hood
August 7, 2016
RALEIGH – Amanda Dae Frederick Hood, 48, a native of Toccoa, GA and raised in Tampa, FL, died Sunday. Funeral services will be 4:00 Thursday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Brian Hood; son, Jackson Sparks Hood; mother,...
Janet Lee (Jan) Cox
August 6, 2016
Janet (Jan) Lee Cox, 57, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Leroy King and Ethel Thomas. She is now with the Lord and her loved ones who preceded her. Jan was loved dearly by her family and friends, will be truly missed and will be...
Mark Jones
August 5, 2016
Mark Forest Jones, 60, ran his final race and the checkered flag waved on August 5, 2016. He was met in the winner circle by Jesus, his mother, father and brother. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Casey” Jones, his mother, Marjorie Crumpton Jones, and his brother Ed Pleasants. He is survived by his sister, Cathryn...
Bobby Jack Ferrell
August 4, 2016
GARNER- Bobby Jack Ferrell, 88, passed away Thursday surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Willie and Lorna Ferrell. He served our country as a member of the US Air Force. He retired after 23 years with Wilkinson Supply Co. and 21 years with Raleigh Housing Authority. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday...
Harvey Vernon Braswell, Jr.
August 4, 2016
Raleigh - Harvey Vernon Braswell, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2016. While facing health issues over the past few years, Harvey continued to inspire friends and family with his tenacity, strength, and sense of humor. Harvey fought hard until the very end, always remaining the epitome of the caring husband, father, grandfather, and business...
Robbie Tutor, Jr.
August 4, 2016
Robbie Tutor Jr. 23, passed away in a car accident on Thursday, August 4. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, parents Gloria Clanton, of Clayton and Robbie Tutor, of Fuquay-Varina, and brother Josh Clanton, of Clayton. Aunts Kathaleen Perling, Rhonda Tutor Thomson, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Robert and...
Dee Ann Phelan
August 4, 2016
Dee Ann Phelan, 62, died Thursday after fighting ovarian cancer and its side effects for over 3 years. She previously worked at State Employees Credit Union where she made many great friends. She was also a member of the Capital Quilters Guild and the Quilting Bee, In Stitches, where she made many beautiful quilts. Dee was a native of...
Lucille “Lucy” Parrish
August 3, 2016
Willow Spring – Lucille “Lucy” Parrish, 72, of Willow Spring, died on Wednesday at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Grady Stone and Lena Belle Reynolds Stone. A Funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday at Plymouth Church with Dr. Chris Partin officiating. Burial will follow in...
Mindy Quinton
August 2, 2016
Mindy Quinton, 39, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug, 2, 2016 at her home in Raleigh, NC. Mindy was the mother of Adam Bradley (Brad) Smith Jr. who also died suddenly in 2001 at 6 years old. Mindy is survived by her parents, Billy and Marsha Quinton; a brother, Steve Quinton; sister-in-law, Casey Quinton and biological mother, Lynn Nance;...
Michael Braddock Allison
August 1, 2016
Michael “Brad” Allison, 31, left this world suddenly Monday in a motorcycle accident leaving behind a large family, and scores of friends, who loved him deeply and who will miss him dearly. Our collective loss cannot be adequately expressed in words. A man of depth and character, Brads accomplishments in this world were widely varied and would be impressive...
