Tony Edward Eggleston, Ph.D.
April 3, 2015
“A Tar Heel Born and a Tar Heel Bred”, Tony Edward Eggleston died suddenly Friday April 3, 2015. Tony was born on June 8, 1942 in Mebane, NC and the family moved to Rocky Mount when Tony was 2 years old. Tony graduated from Rocky Mount High School and joined many of his friends at UNC-Chapel Hill where he...
Louise B. Barbour
April 2, 2015
CLAYTON – Louise B. Barbour, 79, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday. A lifetime native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Will Barbour and Emily Austin Barbour. Louise was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by many. Louise was a wonderful baker...
Patricia Johnson
April 2, 2015
ANGIER – Patricia Joyce Johnson, 63, passed away on Thursday. A native of Harnett County she is the daughter of the late Thurman Melvin and Ludella S. Johnson. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Neill’s Creek Baptist Church, Angier. Surviving are her son, Stephen Dorman (Wendy), the father of her son, Lynn...
Todd Mccracken
April 2, 2015
Todd McCracken 51 of Raleigh passed away Thursday April 2, 2015 after a brief illness at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Todd was a native of Haywood County NC and lived in Raleigh for the past 29 years. Todd was preceded in death by his father, Joe McCracken of Clyde NC and a infant brother, Gregory Wayne McCracken. Todd is...
Norvell Denning
April 1, 2015
Norvell Denning, 75, passed away April 1, 2015. Norvell was a native of Sampson, Co and the son of the late Rudolph and Thelma Denning. Norvell worked for Jesse Jones selling processed foods. Norvell was a route salesman , selling Jesse Jones products for 32 years. He spent another 8 years working for Star Foods. After retirement he spent...
Betty B. Wallace
March 31, 2015
Angier – Betty Blue Wallace, 87, passed away on Monday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Neva Sherman Currin. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier. Family will receive friends...
Bob Balkcum
March 30, 2015
Bobby Ray Balkcum, 64, died on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was a 1972 alumni of East Carolina University and obtained a graduate degree in finance. He spent the majority of his career as Director of Human Resources at Tipper Tie in Apex, NC. Funeral services will be Saturday 3:00 pm at Raleigh Memorial Park Chapel with...
Jimmy T. Piper
March 30, 2015
RALEIGH -Jimmy T. Piper, 82, was received into the heavenly arms of his Savior, as he peacefully died in his sleep at his home on 1808 Sunset Drive early Monday, March 30th. Beloved by many, Jimmy was an active member and Deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church for over twenty-five years. For many years he was active in caring for...
Grace Altman Thompson
March 29, 2015
Raleigh - Grace A. Thompson, 92, of Raleigh passed away on Palm Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born and raised on a small farm in Cumberland County, the third of seven children born to William Alfred and Beulah Tart Altman. Her Christian rearing was a formative influence on her life. She had many fond memories of...
Doris Hope Winship
March 29, 2015
Doris Hope Lupo Winship, 79, of Raleigh, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. She was born December 29, 1935 in Wade, NC to the late Martin Harvey Lupo and Ara Agnes Strickland. She grew up in rural Wade, NC and was a graduate of Central High School...
Willis C. Umstead
March 27, 2015
Willis Cranmer Umstead, 79, passed away Friday after a short battle with cancer. His wife and daughters were by his side. Willis was born and raised in Garner, the son of 2 educators, LW Umstead (principal of Garner High School) and Mildred Brogden Umstead (teacher at Garner High School). After graduating from Garner High School, he joined the US...
Michael Thomas Mckinney
March 25, 2015
Raleigh – Michael Thomas McKinney, 38, died Wednesday. Michael is survived by his daughters, Alexa Nicole and Emma Grace; his sister, Jennifer McKinney; brother, John McKinney; his sister-in-law, Amanda; his niece, Madison; and nephew, Grayson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, at 11 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh 27604. The...
Clinton L. Adams
March 25, 2015
ANGIER – Clinton Loyd Adams, 81, of Angier died Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Clinton was born August 13, 1933 to Halford Gattis Adams and Willie Lee Adams and resided in Angier throughout his life. He was a graduate of Angier High School. He was an active member of Angier Baptist Church, served as a deacon, and had a great...
Irene Johnson Sauls Poole
March 24, 2015
GARNER–Irene Johnson Sauls Poole, 84, died Tuesday following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Johnston County to the late Telpher and Millie Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Jarmon Johnson. She retired from Westinghouse Meter Plant of Raleigh after 36 years of service and was a longtime member...
Ray Pearsall
March 24, 2015
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) and he did it all with dignity, courage and grace. Ray was born in Nash County on September 17, 1935 to Johnny Lee and Martha Estelle Pearsall. He was one of five children. Ray grew up farming and was happiest being outside working...
Ronald Urbanski
March 24, 2015
Ronald Urbansi, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, died Tuesday. Born in Iselin, NJ, he was the son of the late Ted and Alice Urbanski. In 1971, he graduated from Perth Amboy Vocational Technical School with a diploma in Automotive Repair. After moving to Raleigh in 1975, he worked for Helmold Ford and then Norris Transmissions, where he...
Lillie M. Hawley
March 24, 2015
ANGIER – Lillie Mae Hawley, 86, passed away at Universal Healthcare in Lillington on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Mamie Smith Champion. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday to celebrate the life of Lillie Hawley at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Mrs....
Eddie Baker
March 23, 2015
ANGIER – Charles Edward Baker, Jr., 63, after a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer departed this life on earth to begin his new life with his heavenly father on March 23. Left to cherish his memory is his best friend and loving wife of 40 years, Peggy Page Baker, son that he was very proud of, Jonathan...
Shirley D. Honeycutt
March 22, 2015
Shirley Dupree Honeycutt, 81, passed away on Sunday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Dupree and Annie Mae Matthews Dupree. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Union Christian Church. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 AM –...
Charles William Wiggs
March 21, 2015
Charles William Wiggs, 88 of Argyle, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Denton, Texas. Mr. Wiggs was born in Smithfield, North Carolina on October 24, 1926 to James and Bridgette Williams Wiggs. His college education was interrupted when he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII and he was...
