Dorothy “Dot” Ragsdale Dejarnette
November 19, 2015
GARNER – Dorothy “Dot” Ragsdale DeJarnette, 87, was carried away safely to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday. Dot was married to Gordon DeJarnette for 66 years, when he too, went to be with Christ on August 28, 2013. Dot is survived by two sons and their wives, Shelby Gordon DeJarnette (Alease) and Randy Givens...
Eloise Faircloth Parsons
November 19, 2015
Eloise Faircloth Parsons was born in Lillington, NC to William and Bessie Lee Faircloth on May 26, 1942. She passed quietly on November 19th, 2015 after prolonged illness, surrounded by her family and special friends. A consummate mother and homemaker, Eloise was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Her greatest pleasure was caring...
Claude Alan Davis
November 19, 2015
FUQUAY-VARINA – Claude Alan Davis, 57, passed away on Thursday. A Native of Robeson County and a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School, he is the son of Mary McDonald Dillon and the late Frederick Davis, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Virginia “Ginny” Davis; son, Joshua Alan Davis; step-children Jody Lynn Walters and husband “Robert”, R.J. Yarnell; sisters, Sharon...
Herbert E. Stevens
November 17, 2015
CLAYTON- Herbert E. Stevens, 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Herbert worked for the State of N.C. as a mechanic for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Graveside service will be at 2:30 PM Friday Nov. 20, 2015 at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton with Military Honors. Herbert was preceded in death...
Mary Jo Wallace
November 16, 2015
RALEIGH- Mary Jo Boykin Wallace, 80, passed away on Monday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Wake County, Mary was the daughter of the late Wade and Bertha Bailey Boykin. She was a 1953 graduate of Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh. Mary was a lifetime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh. Mary worked for 20...
Linda J. Kreiler
November 15, 2015
RALEIGH – Linda Jean King Kreiler, 64, died Sunday. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul Frederick King and Lois Tobias King. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Highland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include her husband, Donald Kreiler; daughters, Dawn...
Phillip Lynn Walker
November 14, 2015
Phillip Lynn, 42, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow in Auburn Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. He is survived by his sister Laura Michelle Walker of Willow Spring; brother, Brian...
Joe Russell Nipper
November 14, 2015
Joe Russell Nipper, 67, died Saturday. He was the son of the late Joseph Junior “John Henry” Nipper and Dorothy Chappell Nipper. Funeral Service at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel Garner, Wednesday 1:00 PM. A private burial will be at Falls Community Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a brother John Paul Nipper. He is survived by his wife...
Robert G. “Bob” Barnes
November 12, 2015
Robert Graham “Bob” Barnes, 89, of Raleigh died Thursday, Nov. 12th. Bob was born in Wake County to the late Oscar Gaston Barnes and Stella Barham Barnes. He retired from the Employment Security Commission after many years of service. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy Barnes of Oxford, NC and his nephews, Jerry Barnes, O.G. “Rusty” Barnes III,...
Robert Peverley Hukill, Jr.
November 12, 2015
Raleigh- Robert Peverley Hukill, Jr., (Bob), 58, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015, with family by his side. Bob was born in Bucks County, PA, on August 17, 1957. He was the second of four children born to Robert Peverley Hukill, Sr., and Jane Ellet Hukill. Bob grew up in Chadds Ford, PA, and graduated from Wilmington Friends...
Donnie Gaston Allen, Jr.
November 12, 2015
GARNER – Donnie Gaston Allen, Jr., 81, died Thursday at his home. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Donnie and Ester Allen. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow t Lee Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 at the funeral home prior...
Michael J. Reese
November 11, 2015
Cary – Michael J. Reese, 46; passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was born in Galion, OH to John H and Nancy Bower Reese. The family will receive family and friends at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC on Saturday, November 14, 2015 starting at 6:00 PM. He is survived by his parents; one sister;...
Robyn Marie Franssen
November 10, 2015
RALEIGH- Robyn Marie Franssen, a beautiful person, fantastic wife, outstanding mom, loving daughter, super sister, loving aunt and loyal friend, died Tuesday at the age of 49. A friend to everyone she met, Robyn leaves a legacy of love for all that knew her. The family will receive friends and family Saturday, 2:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner,...
Myrtle S. Ray
November 9, 2015
ANGIER- Myrtle Alda Smith Ray, 95, passed away Monday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Artis Smith, Sr. and Carrie Messer Smith. Myrtle was a faithful member of Neill’s Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, led the Royal Ambassadors, and was one of the first deaconesses to be elected at...
William Prentiss Baker, Jr.
November 8, 2015
Raleigh - William (Bill) Prentiss Baker, Jr. was called to his eternal home with Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the age of 93. Bill was born the only child of William Prentiss Baker and Blanche Finnell Baker in Raleigh, NC on November 1, 1922. He was reared in Raleigh, and graduated from Broughton High School in...
James Mcgee Riddle, Sr.
November 7, 2015
Cary – James McGee Riddle, Sr., 93, passed away on Saturday, November 7. Mr. Riddle was a retired printer with Nationwide Insurance Company and a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy. Surviving are his son, James M. Riddle, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, and grandchildren, Danielle Compton and her husband Norman and their children...
Dora P. Smith
November 7, 2015
ANGIER – Dora Pearl Smith, 82, of Angier went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was born August 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Grover Vance Smith and Madie Mills Smith. In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded...
Faye Crocker Gardner
November 6, 2015
Faye Crocker Gardner, 73, died on November 6, 2015. A native of Pine Level, NC, Faye spent her adult life as a Garner resident and was an active volunteer and advocate for youth and the arts in the Garner community. Faye retired after 35 years of service at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) and was a Senior Vice President at...
Mary Ann Morgan Barnhouse
November 6, 2015
Mary Ann Morgan Barnhouse, 73, went to be with her Lord on Friday Nov. 6, 2015 after a brief and intense battle with cancer. The daughter of the late James and Daisy Riggs Morgan. “Ann” was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend . She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Garner, the VFW and...
Arthur J. Wood
November 4, 2015
ANGIER – Arthur Junior Wood, 85, passed away Wednesday. A native of Wake County he was the son of the late Mallie C. Wood and Stella Wood. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife...
