George Carlough
September 23, 2016
Garner- George Carlough, 67, passed away early Friday morning at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Fred Carlough and Connie DiOrio Carlough. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. George is survived by his life partner, Geraldine...
James S. Smith
September 23, 2016
GARNER – James Sylvester Smith, 60, died Friday at his home. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Lev Murl Smith and Eula Mae Stanley Smith. James lived in the Raleigh area for over 30 years. He started his own business, Smith Masonry Construction Co. over 30 years ago. James was a very loyal fan of...
Howell “Wayne” Shaw
September 22, 2016
Clayton - Howell “Wayne” Shaw, 74, of Clayton, NC passed away September 22nd, 2016. He was a graduate of Garner Senior High School in 1960, where he played football, and he received his AutoCAD drafting certification from NCSU. He was an avid Wolfpack fan, and enjoyed coaching Pop Warner football, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends....
Rebecca Marshall Haygood
September 15, 2016
Raleigh - Rebecca Marshall Haygood died at her home on Sept. 15, 2016. She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Sam Keesler Marshall and Zona Withers Marshall on July 18,1933. She married James R. “Ray” Haygood at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia. They were happily married for over 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Ray;...
Anthony John Gravagna
September 14, 2016
Willow Spring – Anthony John Gravagna, 78, passed away on Wednesday at his home. Tony had a passion for music and loved to cook for his family and friends. He had a colorful personality that touched so many lives. Many friends expressed overwhelming support and love during his illness and stayed by his side before his passing. Born in...
Linda Kay Fuller
September 14, 2016
WILLOW SPRING– Linda Kay Fuller, 73, passed away on Wednesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Jamie Jones and Alma Woolard Jones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church...
Wyatt K. Dr. Harper
September 14, 2016
Dr. Wyatt Kelly Harper passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2016. He was born February 17, 1947 in Kinston, NC. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Methodist College, two Master’s Degrees from East Carolina University and his Doctorate from UNC-Greensboro. He taught and coached at Daniels Middle School, Carnage Middle School and Sanderson High...
Mary Buffaloe Upchurch
September 10, 2016
RALEIGH– Mary Buffaloe Upchurch, 85, “Well done, good and faithful servant”, Matthew 25:21. Mary Buffaloe Upchurch died peacefully on September 10, 2016 at Pruitt Health after a long illness. Mary was born November 12, 1930 in Raleigh, NC; she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Viola Partin Buffaloe. Mary was a cheerleader and graduated from Garner High...
Harry Desilver (Rusty) Coryell, Iii
September 8, 2016
GARNER – Rusty Coryell, 59, died at home September 8 after an extended illness. Rusty was employed at Cabella’s in Garner. He loved the outdoors and was an avid kayaker. He will be missed by his 2 dogs Petie and Ellie. Rusty served in the US Navy from 1976 to 1980. Rusty was preceded in death by his parents,...
Wayne Marshall Wortham
September 7, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA – Wayne Marshall Wortham, 75, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Wake County; he was the son of the late Frank “Buddy” Wortham and Janie Yeargan Wortham. Wayne was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring for over 50 years and he was also a retired Raleigh firefighter. Wayne is also a past chief...
David “Wig” Matthews Denton, Jr.
September 6, 2016
Willow Spring- David “Wig” M. Denton, Jr., 84, passed away on Tuesday at Rex Hospital. A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late David M. Denton, Sr. and Martha Medlin Denton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. David is survived...
Louise Holder Holt
September 6, 2016
Raleigh Louise Holder Holt, age 95, of Snellville, GA, passed away September 6, 2016. She had lived in Georgia the past five years to be near her immediate family. The previous 60 years she had resided in Raleigh, NC, and was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B....
Elsie James Mizelle
September 4, 2016
Elsie Virginia James Mizelle of Raleigh passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the age of 89, at Springmoor Retirement Community, Stewart Health Center. She was born in Bethel, NC to the late Rillie and Russell James. She moved to Raleigh and attended Kings Business College prior to working for the Employment Security Commission in the 1950’s,...
Steven M. Purvis
September 3, 2016
GARNER - Steven M. Purvis, 59, of Garner went to be with the Lord September 3, 2016. Steve was raised in Bennett, N.C. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, where he played basketball, and a master’s degree from North Carolina State University. He was a loving husband and father. Steve was a lifelong coach who loved athletic...
Louis John Pope
September 3, 2016
Louis John Pope, 63, died Saturday at Wake Medical Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Linwood Perry Pope and Smithy Jane Tilton Pope. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include his half-brother, John T. Tilton and wife, Brenda; niece, Tonya Tilton Evans and...
Louis John Pope
September 3, 2016
RALEIGH – Louis John Pope, 63, died Saturday at Wake Medical Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Linwood Perry Pope and Smithy Jane Tilton Pope. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include his half-brother, John T. Tilton and wife, Brenda; niece, Tonya Tilton...
Jackie Pittman
September 3, 2016
Jackie Pittman of Garner departed this walk of life to enter her heavenly home on Saturday. She was born in Johnston County to the late Vonza and Minnie Beasley Underwood. Jackie loved her family and was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest desire was to live a life that honored her Savior, Jesus Christ. She shared the...
Jesse M. Walton, Jr.
September 2, 2016
Jesse M. Walton, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Friday at his home. Today we lost a husband, father, grandfather, best friend, and most of all a man of God, who’s convictions were contagious. Though we are deeply saddened today, we find comfort knowing that he is at peace in heaven now. He was born...
Margie Hall Mayfield
September 2, 2016
RALEIGH Margie Hall Mayfield, 82, passed away on September 2, 2016 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 3 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Rev. Hal Melton will officiate. Burial will follow at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2...
Donald E. Myers
September 1, 2016
Donald E. Myers passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 2pm at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Lennox and Eloise Cobb Myers and his sister Francis Wolford. Don is survived by his wife of...
