James Lloyd Gurley, Jr.
August 21, 2015
James Lloyd Gurley Jr. of Raleigh, age 64, entered Heaven on August 21. His family was by his side. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Natalie Gurley of Willow Spring, and grandchildren, Lydia and Ella. Also surviving are his mother and father, James and Geraldine Gurley of Smithfield, brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Tina Gurley...
Cathy Hudson Williams
August 20, 2015
GARNER- Cathy Hudson Williams, 55, died Thursday. Born in Guilford County, she was the daughter of Betty Hudson and the late Lawrence Miller Hudson. She was a devoted wife to Steve Williams, loving mother to Matthew and wife Lindsey, Nick and wife Melissa, sister to Don and Keith Hudson and doting grandmother to Lucas, Peyton and Levi. Cathy was...
Wiley Herman Johnson
August 20, 2015
Wiley Herman Johnson, 85, of Penny Road entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday. Wiley was born on January 1, 1930 in Johnston County, NC. He entered the Navy and served as a First Class Seaman and was a Gunnar’s Mate on the USS Uhlmann during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Navy and given a...
Stephen Marcinko, Jr.
August 20, 2015
Stephen Marcinko, Jr. died peacefully at home Thursday evening, surrounded by his family, following an 8 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Stephen grew up in Metuchen, N.J. and graduated from Lincoln Tech, making his living as a route driver, most recently for Utz. He was an avid Star Wars fan and memorabilia collector who also enjoyed fishing, bowling,...
William R. “Billy” Pope
August 19, 2015
William Ray “Billy” Pope, 80, the founder of Pope’s Family Centers and True Value Stores and a real estate and property developer, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Harnett County he is the son of the late Paul and Nellie Hudson Pope. He was a 1955 graduate of Campbell College and a 1957 graduate of Bowling Green College...
Steven “Vance” Weaver, Jr.
August 18, 2015
ANGIER – Steven “Vance” Weaver, Jr., 32 passed away Aug. 18, 2015 in a work related accident. Vance worked as a foreman, working on cellphone towers across the southeast United States. Vance was a big N.C. State fan. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Sunday August 23, 2015 at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. Burial to follow at...
Frances Walker Wall
August 17, 2015
GARNER–Frances Walker Wall, 89, died Monday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Drucilla Rhew Walker. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her son, Wayne Wall and daughter, April Wood (Brent) and their children, Austin and...
Julian “Frances” Penny
August 16, 2015
RALEIGH- Julian Frances Bridges Penny, 72, passed away on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice Pleasant Bridges. Julian retired from a career with Dorothea Dix Hospital after more than 30 years of service. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral...
James R. Grady
August 15, 2015
Garner - James R. Grady, 79, passed away on August 15, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Marion and Linda Grady on October 31, 1935. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Guard. He attended the University of UNC at Chapel Hill and graduated from LSU School of Banking of...
William “Wild Bill” Puglisi
August 15, 2015
ANGIER – William Benjamin Puglisi, 62, died Saturday. A native of Binghamton, NY, he is the son of John J. Puglisi and the late Dorothy Puglisi. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He loved his wife, his family, his friends and his bikes. His greatest joy was to make people smile. His love of motorcycles allowed his...
Hazeleen Adams Pleasant
August 14, 2015
ANGIER – Hazeleen Adams Pleasant, 96, passed away Friday August 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Nellie Adams. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday August 17, 2015 at Angier United Methodist Church. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother and...
Asher Gordon Mcgirt
August 13, 2015
RALEIGH-Asher Gordon McGirt, 20, of Raleigh died at Duke University Hospital in Durham on August 13, 2015. Asher was born on September 29, 1994, in Raleigh, NC, to Jonathan McGirt and Janet Golden. In addition to his parents, Asher is survived by his sister, Ellie McGirt, of Raleigh and his grandfather and step-grandmother, Murphy and Anita McGirt of Blairsville,...
Steven H. Bowling
August 12, 2015
Garner- Steven H. Bowling, 51, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Providence, RI he was a beloved son, brother, and uncle who loved anything to do with electronics. There are no services scheduled at this time. Survivors include his mother, Marjorie Irene Bowling of Garner; sisters, Janet Martin of Clear Spring, MD, Kathleen Price and husband, Brett of...
Faye Prince
August 10, 2015
WILLOW SPRING – Faye Prince, 74, died Monday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ruby Corbett Evans. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier at 2PM. Burial to follow at the Willow Spring Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving are her sons, Robert and...
John Robin Baucom, Jr.
August 10, 2015
Raleigh – John Robin Baucom, Jr., a Wake County native, died Monday, August 10, 2015. John Robin was born June 21, 1928 to the late Camilla Pittard Baucom and J. Robin Baucom, Sr. John faced his long battle with Parkinson’s with courage, determination and wry humor just as he lived his entire life. After graduating from Garner High School,...
Lee Roy Surcy
August 9, 2015
RALEIGH- Lee Roy Surcy, 83 passed away Aug. 8, 2015. Lee Roy was a maintenance supervisor for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, 2:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. He was pre-deceased by...
Fred J. Byrd
August 9, 2015
ANGIER – Fred J. Byrd, 82 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Fred worked in the construction business for many years as a brick mason. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War earning several awards during his tour of duty, including the Bronze Star. Funeral Services will be held...
Marion R. Caudle
August 8, 2015
GARNER-Marion R. Caudle, 81 died on Saturday at Wake Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Jim Bob” Caudle, Sr. in 1996. Funeral service will be 12:30 PM on Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh. Family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00- 12:30...
Carolyn Elizabeth Boykin
August 8, 2015
Clayton – Carolyn Elizabeth Boykin, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Carolyn was a member of Optimist Club of South Johnston, Garner O.E.S. #321 and First Baptist Church, Clayton. The family will receive friends on...
Judith Campen Stephenson
August 6, 2015
Mrs. Judith C. Stephenson passed away on August 6, 2015 surrounded by her family in her home. She was welcomed by her precious Lord and was reunited with her loving husband of 51 years, William B. Stephenson Sr. She was also preceded in death by her two sons who she loved dearly Jack and Jerry Harris, her brothers Thomas,...
