Georgia K. Witt
February 18, 2016
ANGIER- Georgia Christ Kolaras Witt, 64, passed away on Thursday. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Georgia spent most of her adult life in Freeport, Illinois working at Freeport Memorial Hospital in the operating room as a nurse from 1979 to 2004. She also attended New Beginnings Church in Rock City, Illinois. In 2004 Georgia moved to...
Stephanie Lynne Poindexter
February 17, 2016
Stephanie Lynne Poindexter, 54, died Wednesday. A native of Wake County, she is the daughter of Vernon and Sandra Upchurch Poindexter of East Bend, NC. A Celebration of Life Reception will be 1:30 pm, Sunday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 3000 Old Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. In addition to her parents, survivors include her fiancé, Jimmy...
Rayford H. Methvin
February 16, 2016
GARNER – Rayford Homer Methvin, 95, died Tuesday. Born in Alabama, he was the son of the late Edgar Eugene and Virgie Moore Methvin. Rayford is a member of the Greatest Generation serving in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He dedicated his life to the Lord, first serving the evangelical Methodist Church in Linville, NC and...
Linwood Alford Matthews
February 16, 2016
Linwood A. Matthews, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late James Alford and Retha Johnson Matthews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at Neill’s Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park Linwood was preceded in death by his wife of 60...
Benjamin Henry Whitley, Jr.
February 14, 2016
RALEIGH – Benjamin Henry Whitley, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Smithfield of Johnston County, NC to Florence Batten and Benjamin Henry Whitley. He was blessed with 5 siblings - Beulah, Eunice, James, Cecil, and Thomas. He met his one and only sweet heart, Doris Holland of...
J. Frank Myatt
February 14, 2016
ANGIER – At the age of 83, John Franklin Myatt left us on Sunday to be with his Lord and Savior following a short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loving family and friends. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to the Angier community, Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Fowler Myatt, daughters...
Henry C. Mundy
February 13, 2016
GARNER–Henry Clifton Mundy, 79, founder of the Southside Shopper, passed away on Saturday. Born in Whittier, NC to the late Clifton Osborn Mundy and Mary Lola Adams Mundy, Henry was a graduate of Swain County High School where he played baseball. Henry served four years in the US Marine Corps and met the love of his life, Shirley Jean...
Marilyn Romano
February 12, 2016
WILLOW SPRING – Marilyn Angela DeRuvo Romano, 79, passed away on Friday. A native of Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank DeRuvo and Margaret Britt DeRuvo. Marilyn was an active person who loved to do things with her family and especially her husband, Alfio. They enjoyed activities like cross country skiing, hiking and fishing. Marilyn...
Doris Stanley Temple
February 11, 2016
Due to weather, family will receive friends from 10-10:45 and funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 RALEIGH – Doris Stanley Temple, 86, died Thursday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James Stanley and Jessie Stanley Parrish. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral...
Linda Estelle Rhyne Dickens
February 11, 2016
RALEIGH - LINDA ESTELLE RHYNE DICKENS, 77, passed away peacefully on February 11, holding the hand of her husband, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, N.C. Born, July 4th, 1938 in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. to Angie and Robert Rhyne, sister to Robert Donald Rhyne. She graduated as an RN from Rex Nursing School in 1959. Linda was a long time NC...
Donald Matthew Brewer, Jr.
February 9, 2016
Donald M. Brewer, Jr., 61, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald worked as a Sr. Database Manager for Red Hat, Inc. Funeral service will be at 12:00 Noon, Sat., Feb. 13, at Journey Church, 3500 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh. Burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald,...
Julia M. “Ju Ju” Jones
February 9, 2016
Raleigh - Julia M. “Ju Ju” Jones, passed away February 9, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 PM at The Point Church Cemetery, 3700 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM prior to the service at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.
Victoria America Casas
February 7, 2016
Holly Springs – Victoria America Guevara Casas, 85, died Sunday. A native of Lima, Peru, she was the daughter of the late Fabio and Estefa Falcon Guevara. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include her husband of 63...
Jeff “Fafa” Woods
February 6, 2016
GARNER – Jeffery Wayne Woods, 58, loving husband and father, died Saturday. A veteran of the US Navy, he is the son of Searle and Lavonne Woods. He was known throughout the community as a caring, generous, fun loving person that many looked to as a father figure. The family will receive friends 4:00–6:00 PM Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral...
Marianne Tuttobene Leonardo
February 6, 2016
Born September 11, 1944 - Rochester, NY; died February 6, 2016 – Raleigh, NC. Age: 71. Predeceased by her father Anthony, and mother Lillian (Mendola) Tuttobene, and sister Paula (Tuttobene) Cali. Beloved wife of Thomas C. Leonardo for 52 years. Beloved mother of Paul Michael Leonardo, Patricia Marie (Marc) Cavalari, Christopher Matthew (Kim) Leonardo, and Timothy Matthew (Paige) Leonardo....
Mozelle Bishop Brown
February 4, 2016
RALEIGH - Mozelle Bishop Brown, 89, passed away Thursday at Lee’s Longterm Care Facility. She was a lifetime resident of Wake County, spending her childhood in Cary and Morrisville, and her adult life in the Raleigh/Garner area. Mozelle was the daughter of the late Walter Howard Bishop and Mary Beulah Choplin Bishop. She enjoyed her job with Taylor Biscuit...
Eleanor Pearce Stevens
February 3, 2016
GARNER–Eleanor Pearce Stevens, 88, died Wednesday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Dessie Creech Pearce. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date. Survivors...
Glenda Hart Mcleod
February 2, 2016
ANGIER – Glenda Hart McLeod, 70, passed away Tuesday night. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late David Glenn and Estelle Parker Hart. Glenda began her career with the NC Department of Public Instruction in 1964 and worked there until 1985. She then changed over to the private sector for the remainder of her...
William Henry (Bill) Touchberry
February 2, 2016
William Henry (Bill) Touchberry, son of Henry Monroe and Elizabeth Wellons Touchberry was born on February 9, 1937 in Vidalia Georgia and has passed on to the gracious hands of our dear Lord on Feb. 2, 2016. Bill is survived by his loving wife Betty of 56 years, their eldest son Scott, his wife Jill and their two sons...
Walter Wallace Lee, Jr.
January 31, 2016
GARNER - Walter Wallace Lee, Jr., 60, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Throughout his illness, he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Durham, NC, on March 19, 1955, to Walter Wallace Lee, deceased, and Ruthie Batten Lee. Wallace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Wallace...
