Brenda Sue Brownell
June 27, 2024
Brenda Sue Smith Brownell, age 68, of Willow Spring, NC died Thursday, June 27, 2024 in UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. She was born October 31, 1955 to the late Walter Simon and Frances Delores Beasley Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Sue Henry and her husband, Bert of Dunn, NC; her son,...
Earl Gene Clack
June 26, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Earl Gene Clack, 78, passed away on Wednesday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Thomas Rufus Clack and Blanche Wood Clack.
Earl loved to talk and meet new people; he never met a stranger. He dearly loved the Lord and his family and...
Bobby Ray Murphy
June 24, 2024
GARNER - Bobby Ray Murphy, 76, passed away on Monday. A long time resident of Garner. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Diane Hillard Murphy. He was the son of the late Edward and Pauline Murphy.
He is survived by son, Jason Murphy and wife Courtney of Clayton; daughter,...
Eugene Thomas Hayes
June 23, 2024
Eugene Thomas Hayes, age 75, of Wake Forest, NC died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in the Lodge of Rocky Mount. He was born December 20, 1948 to the late Robert Thomas “George” Hayes and Annie Mae Overton Hayes.
He is survived by his sisters, Pat Egner and her husband, Fred and Cora Lee Adams; and...
Sonny Mountcastle
June 23, 2024
Marion Stuart “Sonny” Mountcastle, III, age 89, of Raleigh North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 23rd. Sonny was born on March 26th, 1935, in Weldon, North Carolina to the late Marion Stuart Mountcastle, Jr. and Susan Thomas Fitzhugh Mountcastle.
After graduating from Broughton High School in 1955, he served his...
Terry L. O'Neal
June 23, 2024
ANGIER – Terry L. O’Neal, 63, passed away at Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville. Born in Florida, he was the son of the late Patsy O’Neal.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 12:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A private interment will be...
Shirley Lee Batten
June 19, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA– Shirley Lee Batten, 89, passed away Wednesday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. During the week before her homecoming, she was surrounded by her family whom she loved and adored. A native of Pine Level, she was the daughter of the late Dalton and Thelma Lee.
A funeral service will be held...
Kenneth Richard Gibson
June 17, 2024
Ken Gibson, a beloved dad, father, uncle, cousin, friend, son, and true "character," passed away on Monday, June 17. Ken leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication through his daughter Kristine Gibson, son Mark Gibson, and grandson Travis Gibson, along with many close friends, nieces, and nephews.
Known affectionately by many as "Grover," "Hoot,"...
Audrey Carol Koppos
June 17, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Audrey Carol Koppos, 92, passed away peacefully at Rex Holly Springs Hospital on Monday. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mae (Kit) Jeffrey.
Audrey is survived by her sons, William B. Koppos (Susan) of Patchogue, NY; Keith J. Koppos (Elizabeth) of Tucson, AZ, and daughter Kelly Schaver (Gary...
Pete Denton, Sr.
June 17, 2024
WHITE LAKE – Pete Denton, Sr., 89, passed away at his home on Monday. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Richard David Denton and Martha Medlin Denton.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will...
Maurice Gayle Cook
June 16, 2024
Maurice Gayle Cook, Ph.D., went home to his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, after a full life of 92 years. Maurice began his life in Franklin County, Kentucky on December 26, 1931–the youngest of eleven children born to Price and Evelyn Moore Cook. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his son Stephen, his daughter-in-law...
Roger Keith Barbour
June 15, 2024
Roger Keith Barbour of Clayton, NC passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born on April 3, 1936 where he grew up and lived in Cleveland community in Johnston County.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Victor Barbour, and mother Rachel Barbour.
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David Samuel Rotman
June 15, 2024
The Rotman family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved father, husband, brother and son, David Rotman, at age 57, on June 15. He passed, surrounded by his family, after a tragic heart attack. Though his time on earth was cut short, he lived life fully as a loving, generous and kind hearted man.
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Connie Joyce Hedgepeth
June 13, 2024
WILLOW SPRING – Connie Joyce Hedgepeth, 87, passed away on Thursday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Kermit Dupree and Lillian Smith Dupree.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, June 17th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial...
Minnie Elizabeth Smith Cotten
June 13, 2024
ANGIER – Minnie Elizabeth Smith Cotten, 93, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 13. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Mallie Chi Smith and Mamie Chelton Pleasant Smith.
She spent most of her life on her family’s farm and was born and passed on the same homeplace. She...
Nathan Lee Harden
June 12, 2024
Nathan Lee Harden, 47, of Benson, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born March 20, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to Rody Lee and Sally Renee Harden and was raised in West Virginia. Nathan loved fishing and spending time with his family.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, from...
Kathleen Dorothy Sullivan
June 11, 2024
APEX – Kathleen Dorothy Sullivan, 80, passed peacefully from the arms of her two children to the arms of Jesus Christ on June 11, 2024. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. Lyons and Adele H. Verrier.
Kathleen was loved by everyone who knew her. She was...
Herb Lee Swain, Jr.
June 11, 2024
Herbert Lee Swain Jr. (Herb), age 84 of Raleigh, NC died on June 11, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
He was born in Elizabeth City, NC on November 24, 1939. He is predeceased by his parents Herbert Lee Swain Sr. and Sally Farrell Swain of Chapel Hill, NC and his sister Virginia Swain...
Judith Wiggins Young
June 10, 2024
Angier- Judith Wiggins Young, 85, passed away on Monday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Delma R. Wiggins and Ila B. Wiggins.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 14th at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, 1232...
James Wouster Ray
June 10, 2024
James Wouster Ray ( also known as “ Jay” and “JW” ) died peacefully in his home on June 10, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1929, in rural Columbus County, NC, where he grew up farming, and his schooling began in a 2-room building. He attended Williams’ Township School for the upper grades and graduated from high...
