Ruby G. Tawney
May 24, 2015
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC – Ruby Gibson Tawney, 75, passed away on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Alleghany County, VA she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary Furry Gibson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00-8:00...
Paige Creech Williams
May 23, 2015
RALEIGH – Paige Creech Williams, 45, passed away Saturday May 23, 2015 at Wake Med Hospital, Raleigh. She was the daughter of Sharon C. Creech and the late James “Jake” Creech. She is survived by her children, Jason Lee Williams of Raleigh, Perry Williams of Huntington, WV; grandson, Landon Williams; sisters, Paula Creech of Raleigh, Shelley Peele and husband,...
Nancy C. Fields
May 19, 2015
GARNER- Nancy Cross Fields, 75, passed away Tuesday. Born in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Austin Cross and Helen Elizabeth O’Bryan Cross. A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00-5:00 pm prior to the service. Survivors include her...
James A. Canady, Sr.
May 19, 2015
GARNER – James A. Canady, Sr., 70, passed away at home after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. James retired from C.P. & L. after many years as an engineer. Memorial Service will be 4:00 PM on Friday May 22 at the Bryan-Lee Chapel, Garner. James was preceded in death by his father Paul Canady; and wife...
George Russell Carter
May 18, 2015
RALEIGH- George Russell Carter, 85, died Monday at his home. A native of Wake County, he served his country as a member of the US Army and was the owner of Carter’s Grocery. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Holland United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his son, George Randal “Randy”...
Jeannine J. Rudd
May 16, 2015
GARNER – Jeannine J. Rudd, passed away Saturday. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Rudd. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Patricia Lancaster Piner
May 14, 2015
WILLOW SPRING- Hattie Patricia Lancaster Piner, 71, passed away Thursday at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Royal Piner, Jr. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Surviving are her sons, James Todd...
Rose Marie Melton Stewart
May 14, 2015
Rose Marie Melton Stewart, 87, passed away on Thursday. Through the tender, loving mercy of our Heavenly Father, she joined her mother, father, five brothers and two sisters in the Heavenly Kingdom. She was the daughter of the late William Penn Melton and Georgia S. Boone Melton. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Apex United Methodist Church....
Michael T. Meador
May 13, 2015
Michael Todd Meador, 48, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2015. Michael was born in Newport News, VA on March 3, 1967. He was the funniest person on earth, bar none and was larger than life! His stories and antics will be remembered in our hearts and minds forever. A member of Garner United Methodist Church, he was the...
Felicia Lynn Longmire
May 12, 2015
Fuquay-Varina – Felicia Lynn Longmire, 31, passed away on Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late David Ray Crooks, Sr. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 12:00 PM at The Pentecostals of Fuquay-Varina. The burial will follow at Wake Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, Fuquay-Varina. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Richard “Rick” Wrightson
May 9, 2015
Richard “Rick” Wrightson, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home in Garner, NC. He was born in Paintsville, KY to Arthur and Barbara Angel Wrightson, and relocated frequently due to his father’s career with General Electric. After graduating from high school in Scottsdale, AZ, Rick served with honor as a medic with the USAF,...
Philip Clark “Phil” Zimmer
May 8, 2015
Garner - Philip Clark Zimmer (Phil), 67, died at home on May 8, 2015. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Col. Andrew and Lorraine Holsinger Zimmer, Phil was an accountant and self-professed expert at all things. A handsome guy with a winning smile, Phil enjoyed cheering on the N.C. State Wolfpack and Washington Redskins and spending time with...
Ray Godwin
May 7, 2015
GARNER- Alton Ray Godwin, 77, died Thursday at Wake Medical Center. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Howard and Pearl Johnson Godwin. He served our country as a member of the United States Army. Then went on as the Assistant General Manager for Payless Markets in Hagatna, Guam for 32 years. He and...
Clifton E. “Andy” Andrews
May 7, 2015
Raleigh - Clifton E. “Andy” Andrews, 93, went to be with his Lord and to be reunited with those who went before him on May 7, 2015. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 17, 1922. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict; being awarded the Bronze Star. He...
Joseph H. “Joe” Britt
May 7, 2015
Joseph H. “Joe” Britt, 69, died Thursday. A native of Wake County he was the son of the late Horace and Mildred Perry Britt. A U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, he was a retired employee of the News & Observer. He was also a retired member of the Garner Volunteer Fire Department. Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Monday at...
Vivian Truelove Carter
May 6, 2015
Vivian Truelove Carter, 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Vivian worked for the State of N.C. for many years, working in Probation. She was also a longtime member of Samaria Baptist Church and loved the Lord, her family and her church family very much. She was also a graduate of Broughton High School. A graveside...
James Ivan Greene
May 6, 2015
James Ivan Greene died May 6, 2015 at Rex Hospital surrounded by his family. Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years Peggy Jean Greene; a daughter Pamela G. Harmon of Lexington, NC; son Ronny Greene and wife Laura of Greenville, NC. His grandchildren: Tristan Humphries of Bond, Oregon; Michael Greene and wife Danielle of San Francisco, CA;...
Sandra F. Poole
May 4, 2015
CLAYTON – Sandra Faye Poole, 68, died Monday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Mortimer P. and Myrtle Bagwell Poole. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends in the Faith Center following the service. Surviving are her...
Dora Helen Edwards Stokes
May 4, 2015
Dora Helen Edwards Stokes, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 4, 2015, after a long struggle with dementia. She was born on October 17, 1923 in Duplin County, NC, and grew up on a farm in Beulaville, NC, surrounded by a close family of five sisters, one brother and a mother and father who sacrificed...
John Wilbur “Bill” Sharp
May 3, 2015
John Wilbur Sharp (Bill) a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina with loved ones by his side. Bill was born on January 23, 1932 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Edward Wilbur and Louise Amole Sharp. He grew up attending schools in Greensboro and being...
