Donna Colman Herring
July 24, 2016
Donna Colman Herring, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2016, after a brave and courageous battle with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Donna was born and raised in Wisconsin but came to North Carolina as the young World War II bride of the late Joseph N Harper of Rocky Mount, NC. They settled in Raleigh where...
Catherine Louise Brown Watkins
July 23, 2016
Catherine Louise Brown Watkins, 90, passed away at Oak Hill Living Center in Angier Saturday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mattie Campbell Brown. Preceeded in death by her husband of 68 years, Tyree Watkins; three brothers, Bobby H. Brown, Bruce Clayborn Brown, and B.L. Brown. Graveside services will be Tuesday,...
Winfred Crowell Almond
July 21, 2016
Winfred Crowell Almond, 85, died peacefully on July 21, 2016 at his Raleigh home after a prolonged illness. Born March 23, 1931 in Aberdeen, N.C, he was the oldest son of the late Marshall Crowell and Mary Alice Almond. He is survived by daughter Lynne A. Allen and husband Christopher Allen, two granddaughters Aimee Allen Sloan and Christopher Pittarelli;...
James Locklear
July 21, 2016
James F. Locklear, 72, of Raleigh passed away Thursday evening. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1:00pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner.He touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with and will be dearly missed by all. Stephen Davis will officiate. He was born in Durham County to the late...
Leon Clarence Cheek, Jr.
July 21, 2016
Cary – Leon C. Cheek, Jr., retired Marine Corps fighter pilot and Civil Engineer, died on July 21, 2016 at 10:10pm. He was 93. He was born August 20, 1922 in north Chatham County, the first son of the late Leon C. Cheek and Jessie Williams Cheek. He attended public school in Chapel Hill and entered UNC-Chapel Hill in...
Herman Carlton Hicks
July 21, 2016
Herman Carlton Hicks, Sr., 77, died Thursday. A native of Johnston County, he was the youngest of fourteen children born to the late Morgan and Ella Shelton Hicks. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his son, Carlton Hicks, Jr. and wife, Alison of...
Anthony Michael Andruzzi, Sr.
July 19, 2016
Raleigh- Anthony Michael Andruzzi, Sr. “Tony”, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 19th at home under the care of Transitional Hospice and family. Born January 13, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, Tony was the son of the late Joseph and Henrietta Andruzzi. Tony is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen Daley Andruzzi, an infant son,...
Bobby Henry Brown
July 19, 2016
Bobby Henry Brown, Sr., 84, died Tuesday. A self-employed Home Improvement Builder for many years, he later retired as the Chief Building Inspector for the city of Raleigh. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Bruce and Mattie Campbell Brown. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial...
Edward “Ed” P. Hood, Sr.
July 17, 2016
Edward “Ed” Pearsall Hood, Sr. 93, passed away July 17, 2016 with his family by his side. Ed worked as a Purchasing Agent for Hayes Barton Pharmacy for many years. He also proudly served his country In the U.S. Navy during WWII. There will be a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM Wed. July 20, 2016 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel,...
Robert G. “Bobby” Poole
July 16, 2016
Raleigh – Robert G. Poole “Bobby”, 70, died Saturday. Bobby is survived by his two step-sons as well as two brothers, four sisters, multiple nieces and nephews and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine. A visitation will be held Friday, July 22, from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM followed by funeral services at 3pm,...
Edward Bruce Faulkner
July 14, 2016
Edward Bruce Faulkner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday Evening following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 11:00am in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. He was born in Mercer County Virginia to Carol Brown and the late Charles E. Faulkner. He was a plumber by trade and...
Louise Dougherty Hensgen
July 14, 2016
Louise Dougherty Hensgen died July 14, 2016 at the age of 91. She had courageously fought a nine-year battle with a blood disorder that contributed to declining health in her most recent years. Born on May 28, 1925 in Glasgow, KY to the late Mark Alden Dougherty and Kathleen McQuown Dougherty, Louise was the third of five Dougherty children....
Ruben W. Carter
July 12, 2016
Ruben Wesley Carter, died Tuesday. A native of Sampson Co. and a Surf City resident, he was the son of the late Isham Kenneth Carter and Mae Bell Jordan Carter. Funeral Services will be 2:30 PM, Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are daughters, Cindy C. Johnson (Phil) of New Hill,...
Barbara Smith Kennedy
July 12, 2016
RALEIGH – Barbara Smith Kennedy, 60, died peacefully Tuesday after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a beloved staff member of Wake Technical Community College, working there for 24 years. Throughout her years there, she worked in both the ILC and pre-curriculum math department. She was known not only as the sweet and caring teacher, but also...
Cynthia Lynn Theriault
July 12, 2016
ANGIER – Cynthia Lynn Theriault, 58, passed away Tuesday night. A native of Robeson County she was the daughter of the late Clifton Lincous and Betty Lou Mears Parker. To know Cindy was to love Cindy. She was known for her beautiful smile and she was always smiling. Through her pain and troubles, it was not about her, she...
John Leo Austin
July 12, 2016
COATS – John Leo Austin, 66, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on Tuesday July 12, 2016. A native of Arden, Delaware, he has made his home in Harnett County North Carolina since May of 1998. He was currently employed as a maintenance technician with Bahnson INC. at BIOGEN in RTP. He was the son of the...
Ken Wheeler, Jr.
July 11, 2016
GARNER- Kenneth Allen Wheeler, Jr., 72, died Monday. A native of Kingsport, TN, he was the son of the late Kenneth Allen Wheeler and Minnie Frances Cox Wheeler. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral...
Ellie Lenora Wray
July 11, 2016
Ellie Lenora Wray, 79, passed away in Tn. July 11, 2016. A native of Johnston Co., she was the daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Alma Langdon. Ellie worked for N.C. Dept. of Transportation for many years as a Clerical Supervisor. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM Sat. July 16, 2016 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial...
Edward Young “Butch” Reavis
July 10, 2016
Early Sunday morning, July 10th, Butch made his transition to Heaven. He was born, Edward Young Reavis on August 30, 1935 in Angier, NC. Butch was a faithful member and worker at Fellowship Baptist Church, Old Stage Road, where he served in many capacities. He loved serving the McCuller’s Ruritan Club for many years. His profession was in the...
Sammy Southerland Mrs. Watson
July 10, 2016
Sammy Southerland Watson passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born Sammy Muriel Southerland in Bahama, North Carolina, Sammy was the fourth daughter of Samuel and Minnie Southerland. Named after her father, she had seven sisters and two brothers. Sammy graduated from Mangum High School and Kings Business College. She first put her business and accounting skills...
