Betty Agnes Price
February 4, 2015
GARNER – It is with great sadness that the Price family announce the passing of their wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Agnes Price on February 4, 2015. Agnes was born on August 15, 1927, to the late Junuis S. and Betty A. Temple of Four Oaks. She was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Raleigh. She...
Sarah (Queen) Barbour
February 4, 2015
GARNER-Sarah Esther Gillette Smith Barbour, known as Queen to all she met, slipped quietly away February 4, 2015 from the earthly bonds of today and into the peaceful rest of forever, at her home in Garner, NC. Her loving husband, Jerry, was at her side. Queen was born in Orson, Iowa, August 11, 1924 to Walter and Mabel Gillette....
Paul Eric Rosequist
February 3, 2015
Paul Eric Rosequist, 62, died unexpectedly Tuesday. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Charlotte Ayling Rosequist. The family will receive friends Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner from 2:00-4:00 pm and again from 6:00- 8:00 pm. Survivors include his fiancé, Susan M. Buckner of Garner; daughter, Michelle D. Messer of Flat Rock,...
Elma Partin Wall
February 2, 2015
RALEIGH- Elma Partin Wall, 89, passed away on Monday. Born and raised in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Yancey and Mary Cobb Partin. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Ebenezer United...
John (Rusty) Barnett
February 2, 2015
Raleigh – John (Rusty) Barnett, beloved husband, departed this life on Monday, February 2, 2015. John was a native of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, born to the late John Wesley Barnett and Beatty Marie Barnett. He was predeceased by his sister, Virginia Barnett Sartain. John is survived by his wife, Marian Camarillo Barnett; brother, Michael Wesley Barnett of Cary; one...
Geraldine Curtis Tew
February 1, 2015
Raleigh – Geraldine Curtis Tew, 82, passed away on Sunday. She was the widow of Henry Tew, Sr. Mrs. Tew worked as a waitress in the Raleigh area for over 30 years. She was a long-time member of Mid-Way Baptist Church. Surviving are sons, Larry Tew and his wife Tracey and Wayne Tew and his wife Kim; grandchildren, Tamela...
Rose Clifton Young
January 31, 2015
Raleigh- Rose Marie Clifton Young, 84, died Saturday at her home after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnston Co., she was the daughter of the late Oker and Nellie Johnson Clifton. She grew up in the McGee’s Crossroads area and attended Cleveland High School. Rose married Bonny Winston Young of Wake Co. and worked at Dorothea Dix Hospital...
Gene Brack Jordan
January 31, 2015
Raleigh - Gene Brack Jordan, 91, died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Howell Jordan, and sons, Douglas and Norman Jordan. He loved to volunteer his time between the church, Masons, Shriners and Wake County Board of Elections. He also served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts, head baseball coach for the junior city league...
Michael “Sarge” Quinn
January 30, 2015
Michael “Sarge” Quinn, 67 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse M. and Maxine Quinn. Michael worked in the automotive business, selling cars for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. There will be a Memorial Service at 2:00...
Nelleen Cox Mims
January 29, 2015
Raleigh - Nelleen C. Mims died peacefully on Thursday with her daughter and her doctor at her side. She was born in Hendersonville, NC to Harold W. and Pearl Mitchell Cox. She grew up in Charlotte, NC, and worked for Southern Bell (now AT&T), where she worked her way up from operator to one of the first female traffic...
Ralph G. Duran
January 28, 2015
RALEIGH – Ralph Gavin Duran, 87, a retired railroad conductor, died Wednesday at Wake Medical Center. Born in Arizona, he was a member of the 82nd Airborne and served in the Korean War. While in the service, he boxed for the 82nd airborne team and went on to box professionally. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 4:00 pm...
R. Wayne Friedrich
January 28, 2015
Ralph Wayne Friedrich died Jan. 28 at his home in Raleigh, after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was born September 11, 1939 in Austin, TX, to Paul Henry Friedrich and Nelda Heath Friedrich. After graduation from Stephen F. Austin H.S., Wayne received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas. He married Doris Paskey of Austin,...
Rickey H. Page
January 27, 2015
WILLOW SPRING – Rickey Herbert Page, 65, died Tuesday at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Rickey was a loving husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Herbert Page and Lucille Pearce. His hobbies included racing at Wake, Wilson and Pender County Speedways as well as Roanoke Rapids and...
Marvin C. Mcghee
January 27, 2015
Marvin Cleveland McGhee, 90, a retired employee of The A. G. Boone Co, died Tuesday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Cleve and Leah Smith McGhee. Mr. McGhee was a veteran of the US Army, Air Corp, having served in WWII. A Funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday at Raleigh Memorial...
Levin Wayne Beasley
January 24, 2015
GARNER- Levin Wayne Beasley, went home to his Lord after a period of declining health. Born October 17, 1924, to Thomas Owen Beasley and Lula Mae Wiggins Beasley in Harnett County, he joined the Army Air Corps after graduating from Coats High School, and served as a waist gunner and Togglier with the 8th Air Force “Bloody 100th” in...
Davis Bryant Woodall
January 21, 2015
ANGIER – Davis Bryant Woodall, Sr., 88, died Wednesday. A native of Harnett Co., he was the son of the late Gilbert and Alda Britt Woodall. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2:00 PM at Angier United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Please celebrate with us that Davis has gone home to be with his...
Dorothy Stephenson Edgerton
January 21, 2015
ANGIER – Dorothy Stephenson Edgerton, 81,. passed away on Wednesday at her home. A native of Johnston County she was the daughter of the late Furman and Vada Wiggins Stephenson. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 after the...
Herbert C. Neal
January 21, 2015
GARNER – Herbert Calvin Neal, 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Wednesday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alma Kelly Neal. Dedicated to his country, he was a retired veteran of the US Air Force and retired from the NC Dept. of Education. He was an avid sports fan and loved...
David Pratt Ford
January 20, 2015
David P. Ford, 62 died Jan. 20, 2015 after a brief illness. David attended UNC Law School where he received his Law Degree. He received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM Saturday Jan. 24, 2015 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. David was preceded in death by his father, Pratt...
Dorothy P. Wilson
January 19, 2015
Dorothy “Dot” Plummer Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Plummer and Virginia Powell Plummer of Hoke County, N.C. Dot served as secretary of Aversboro Elementary School from 1965 until 1978. She was an active member of the Garner United Methodist Church until...
