Edgar Haywood Taylor
December 10, 2015
Edgar Haywood Taylor, 73, of Sea Gate, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. At his request, the family will celebrate his life privately. Ed was born on Dec. 10, 1942 to William H. and Elizabeth A. Taylor in Carteret County. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn S. Taylor of the home;...
Anthony Harper Clapp
December 9, 2015
GARNER- Anthony Harper Clapp, 59, passed away Wednesday. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am Saturday, December 12th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Montlawn Memorial Park at 11:30 am. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Savada Clapp of Garner. He will be lovingly remembered by his remaining family...
Benjamin E. Jordan
December 8, 2015
Willow Spring – Benjamin E. Jordan, 74, passed away after an extended illness. A native of Moore Co. he was the son of the late Eugene and Frances Jordan. Ben was a glass installer for Lord and Burnham for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Funeral service will be held Saturday December 12...
Mary Ellen Richardson
December 7, 2015
Raleigh- Our beloved mother and friend, Mary Ellen Richardson 88 of Raleigh, NC peacefully passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice. She is predeceased in death by her husband Carl E. Richardson. She is survived by one son Gary W. Richardson of Raleigh, NC ; one daughter, Cheryl R. Emory of Monroe, NC; three grandchildren...
Larry Robison, Iii
December 6, 2015
GARNER – Lawrence “Larry” Santifer Robison III, 72, died Sunday at his home. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Sallie Robison of Batesville, Mississippi. Larry graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 1966. He worked as a pharmacist in Garner from 1971-2012. In 1982, he opened Garner Drug, which he owned until selling...
Ethel Doyle Watkins
December 6, 2015
RALEIGH – Ethel Doyle Watkins, 94, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday. She joins her late husband, Tracy Atlas Watkins, who predeceased her in 1996. She faithfully served her Lord and touched many lives through her kind, sweet and caring ways during her long life. Mom, Grandmommie, Gigi, you will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be 2:00...
Bobbi Packard Sauls
December 5, 2015
RALEIGH – Bobbi’s life story in a nutshell: August 18, 1951- December 5, 2015. To anyone under the age of 15, she was affectionately known as “Bubbi”. Not a fan of conventional…anything, instead of a “regular” obituary, she would want her life to be described in an amusing light. Bobbi was best known for her love of sweet tea,...
Eleanor Porter Webb
December 4, 2015
Raleigh – Eleanor Porter Webb, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, December 4. She was the widow of Benjamin D. Webb, Sr. to whom she was married for 55 years. Surviving are her children, Davis Webb and his wife Laine, Karen Gwyn and her husband Danny, Kathryn Mason and her husband Dan, LeRoy Lambert...
David “Mike” Stephenson
December 3, 2015
WILLOW SPRING – David Michael “Mike” Stephenson, 63, died Thursday. A graveside service will be 11:00 am, Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay- Varina. Survivors include his father, McLendon “ML” Stephenson; brothers, Tommy Stephenson and wife, Angela and James Stephenson and wife, Frankie all of Willow Spring; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Mary Jo and Dennis Totty of...
Marjorie J. Hogan
December 3, 2015
RALEIGH – Marjorie Jeanne Massa Hogan, 80, died Thursday, December 3rd at her home surrounded by her family. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie Dickie Massa. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, December 19th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends following the service. Survivors...
Faye Farrior Johnson
December 3, 2015
Raleigh – Faye Farrior Johnson, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 3. A native of Wallace, NC, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Leslie James and Ruby Pigford Farrior and the widow of George P. Johnson, Sr. Faye was a graduate of Hardbargers Business College in Raleigh but dedicated most of her time to her family, her...
Hazel S. Boseman
December 2, 2015
ZEBULON- Hazel Scott Boseman, 65, died Wednesday at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late William Bert Scott and Mary Elizabeth Lynch Scott. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:30 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh....
Bobby G. Hilliard
December 2, 2015
SMITHFIELD- Bobby Gene Hilliard, 76, died Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was a native of Harnett County. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. He...
Christy Galvan
December 2, 2015
Graveside Service 2:00 Sunday at Wake Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, Fuquay Varina Surviving: husband, Antonio Galvan Nolasco; daughters, Cassi Blevins and husband Joshua Wheeler, Jessica Galvan and Marlena Galvan; son, Austin Galvan; 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation 6:00 -8:00 PM Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier.
Cleo C. Matthews
December 2, 2015
ANGIER- Cleo Cobb Matthews, 92 died Wednesday at her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Matthews, Jr., 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday at...
Nellie Watson Cahoon
December 1, 2015
GARNER – Nellie Watson Cahoon, 92, passed away Tuesday at The Laurels of Forest Glenn. A native of Pamlico County, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Ada Mercer Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Cahoon and by her brothers, Ebern, Olen, Merritt and Roy Watson. Nellie is survived by her daughters,...
Linwood Thomas Hicks
December 1, 2015
RALEIGH – Linwood Thomas Hicks, 74, retired owner of Hicks Utilities, Inc. died Tuesday. A native of Wake Forest, he is the son of the late Charlie and Estelle Honeycutt Hicks. He was a member of William T. Bain Lodge #231, a charter member of Amran Temple and the Amran Temple Wrecking Crew. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am...
Edna B. Gardner
November 30, 2015
RALEIGH – Edna Ruth Blake Gardner, 63, died Monday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William Otis Blake and Lessie Virginia Lee Emory Blake. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Thursday at Midway Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Tom Gardner; step-daughter,...
Vanessa Jo Allred
November 30, 2015
Vanessa Allred, 55, passed away Nov. 30, 2015 with her family by her side. Vanessa worked for the former Progress Energy for many years. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park- Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. Vanessa was preceded in death by her father;...
Jewell Keene Thornton
November 30, 2015
Jewell Keene Thornton died November 30, 2015 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Gordon Thornton in 2014 and several of her siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road; the family will...
