Dallie W. “Buddy” Jordan
November 1, 2015
Dallie William “Buddy” Jordan, 79 of Raleigh died Nov. 1, 2015. He was born in Raleigh and was the son of the late Dallie Horton Jordan and Helen Mae Hood Jordan. Buddy retired from NC State Govt. as an electrician and was a former member of Mt. Vernon Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 47...
Harriet Daniel Lancaster
October 30, 2015
GARNER- Harriet Daniel Lancaster, 89, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, October 30th. She was a loving mother and dedicated wife. Harriet was born October 9th, 1926 to Benjamin F. and Lucille (Burgess) Daniel in Belhaven, NC. She graduated from Belhaven High School in 1943 and attended Hardbargers Business School in Raleigh. She then worked many...
Sylvia Fleming Hockaday
October 29, 2015
Sylvia Fleming Hockaday, 83, died Thursday. A native of Franklin County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clay Hockaday. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her son, Stephen Hockaday and wife, Debbie of Allen, TX; brother, Ed Fleming and wife,...
Richard Davis Reverend Smith, Sr.
October 29, 2015
Richard was the son of the late W.J. and Banna Ostwalt Smith of Charlotte NC. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers W.J. Smith ,Jr., his wife Terry and their son Scott and John Edwin Smith and his wife Liz. Richard graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, Wake Forest College and Southeastern Baptist Seminary at Wake Forest....
Mark Wesley Friedrich
October 28, 2015
Mark Wesley Friedrich, 46 of Raleigh passed away the morning of October 28, 2015 with his wife Johana Andrea Madrid and his mother Doris Friedrich at his side. He graduated from North Carolina State University in August of 1996 with a Bachelors of Art in Multidisciplinary Studies and BA in History and in December of 1996 with a B.S....
Magdalene Jones Holland
October 28, 2015
RALEIGH- Magdalene Jones Holland,Holland, 80, entered into the presence of our Lord surrounded by family and friends on October 28, 2015. In addition to her parents, Magdalene was preceded in death by her husband, John Holland and two sisters, Thelma Vause and Lucille Barbour. She is survived by a daughter; Debbie Young (Mike) of Knightdale; two sons, Pat Holland...
Lattie Floyd Hester
October 28, 2015
ANGIER – Lattie Floyd Hester, 69, of 354 Tippett Road, passed peacefully Wednesday. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of Mildred Boyette and the late Lattie Floyd Hester. He is survived by his companion, Regina Richardson; daughter, Tracy H. Ashworth and husband, Jeff of Angier; sons, Allen F. Hester of Angier, Jeremy S. Hester and wife,...
James Edward Wylie
October 28, 2015
James Edward Wylie, 92, died October 28, 2015. Colonel Wylie (Ret.) was a decorated aviator with the USMC serving active duty during the Korean War and World War II followed by over thirty years in the reserves. After active duty he chose a career in insurance and was a CLU and general agent with Mass Mutual for over fifty...
Rebecca P. Smith
October 27, 2015
GARNER-Rebecca P. “Becky” Smith, 68, passed away Tuesday at Wake Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruth Purser. Becky was employed by the Wake County Public School System. She loved all types of needle crafts, especially quilting, however her greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Friday...
Candido “Candy” Perez Fernandez
October 27, 2015
Fuquay-Varina - Candido “Candy” Perez Fernandez, 85, from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina passed away on October 27, 2015, after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Candido was born October 4, 1930 in Aguas Buena, Puerto Rico to Juan Perez and Marcela Fernandez. On December 26, 1954 he...
Ava Lee Overton
October 26, 2015
Raleigh- Ava Lee Goodwin Overton, 87, daughter of Eunice Goodwin Preslar and Daylon Goodwin, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2015. Ava was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Aaron Chaucley (A.C.) Overton, Jr., who was a well-known banjo picker. Ava and A.C. opened their home to anyone...
Jeri Sue Howell Thomas
October 25, 2015
CLAYTON – Jeri Sue Howell Thomas, 70, passed away Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Jurdan and Nancy Gordon Howell. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at...
Banks Mcallister
October 25, 2015
Raleigh - Joseph Banks McAllister, III, born in Winston-Salem November 28, 1955, died Sunday morning, October 25th. Banks was the son of Jo-Anne Lineback and J. B. McAllister, Jr. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School and earned a Computer Science degree from North Carolina State University. An accomplished violinist, he played violin with local symphonies many years, attended...
Bernice E. Watson
October 24, 2015
Bernice E. Watson, 81, passed away Oct. 24, 2015 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Alford and Harriet Dibble. A loving wife, mother, sister and friend. There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM on Friday Nov. 6, at Explore Church 112 E. Jones St. Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends after the...
Evelyn M. Byrd
October 23, 2015
APEX – Evelyn Matthews Byrd, 84, passed away Friday. Born in Angier, North Carolina on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Cora Matthews. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery,...
William Thurman Grubbs
October 22, 2015
Cary – William Thurman Grubbs, 89, a retired US Postal Service inspector, passed away Thursday, October 22. Mr. Grubbs served his country as a US Marine during World War II. He was a long-time member of Crabtree Valley Baptist Church and a member of Hiram 40 Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Edna Maynard “Johnny” Grubbs; his son, Thomas...
Harry Leonard Delung, Jr.
October 18, 2015
Raleigh - Harry L. DeLung Jr., 73, passed away October 18, 2015 at his home in Raleigh. Raised in Atlanta, GA, he was the only son of Harry Sr. and Evelyn (Jackson) DeLung. Harry attended UNC Chapel Hill, graduating in 1964. He returned to Atlanta to attend Emory University Law School where he graduated in 1967, after serving as...
Ruby “Jo” Ridoutt
October 17, 2015
GARNER-Ruby “Jo” Ridoutt, 93, of Garner, NC, passed away in her sleep on October 17, 2015 in her Home. Funeral service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner on Wednesday at 1:30 PM with Pastor Jonathan Morgan of Cornerstone Family Church officiating. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home...
Christopher R. Tracy
October 17, 2015
RALEIGH- Christopher Robert Tracy, 28, passed away Saturday. A native of California, he is the son of Timothy William Tracy of Monterey, CA and Tammy Sue Jordan of Willow Spring. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Thursday at Plymouth Church, 6104 Rock Service Station Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603. The family will receive friends at the church from...
