Wilma Jean Schippers
December 24, 2014
RALEIGH – Wilma Jean Schippers of Raleigh, 89, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 24th after a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30th at Saint Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Parish, Garner followed by a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh....
Reginald “Reggie” Guy
December 24, 2014
RALEIGH – Reginald Eugene “Reggie” Guy, 87, of Rock Service Station Road and current resident of Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina, died Wednesday. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Callie and Iola Johnson Guy and retired with Southern Bell with 34 years of service. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday...
Billy Ray Bradsher
December 23, 2014
Raleigh – After a brief illness, Billy Ray was released from his earthly struggles on December 23, 2014. He was born December 31, 1935 to Willie Lee Bradsher and Nannie Mae Washington Bradsher. Billy was married to the late Barbara Ann Franklin for 56 years. He specialized in pipefitting, welding and industrial HVAC; working for several triangle companies and...
Mary Mclendon
December 21, 2014
Mary Ida Soles McLendon, 69, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Southern Pines she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Minnie Mae Medlin Soles. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 Noon Tuesday Dec. 23, 2014 in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial to follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery....
Kevin Ray Blalock
December 20, 2014
Willow Spring – Kevin Ray Blalock, 43, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm at Plymouth Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Angela Betts Blalock of Willow Spring; daughter, Raegan Blalock; son, Kaeden Blalock both of the home; father, Stan Blalock and wife, Vivian of Willow Spring; mother,...
Trish Griffis
December 19, 2014
Doris Patricia “Trish” Griffis, 60, passed away Friday after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, John D. Griffis, Sr. and brother, John D. Griffis, Jr. A graduate of Wesleyan College, she was employed with the NC Department of Health & Human Services for many years. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-2:00 pm at Bryan-Lee...
Carey Muse, Jr.
December 18, 2014
Raleigh- Carey Muse, Jr., 86, passed away Thursday. He was a retired employee of the NC DOT and a long-time member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jean Muse, and his son, Carey Muse, III. There will be a graveside service on Monday, December 22, at 11 AM at Montlawn Memorial Park followed by a memorial...
Donnie G. Dorman
December 18, 2014
Raleigh-Donnie Gene Dorman passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born November 14, 1939, in Wake County, to the late Zack Nassie Dorman and Katie Stephenson Dorman. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Carol Penny Dorman; two sons, Stewart Carson “Sonny” Dorman and Christopher Gene “Chris”...
Ruby Smith
December 18, 2014
Raleigh - Ruby Lee Stewart Smith, 91, died Thursday. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Colton and husband, Daniel; son, Gerald Smith; brother, Billy Stewart, all of...
Bryant Lee Clark, Sr.
December 15, 2014
FUQUAY-VARINA – Bryant Lee Clark, Sr. 80, passed away on Monday. A native of Lee County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Cavie Arnold Clark. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Fuquay–Varina. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are his daughters, Sylvia Matthews and husband,...
Bonita Pender “Bo” Ramsey
December 14, 2014
Garner - Bonita Pender “Bo” Ramsey entered into the arms of our Lord on December 14, 2014. She passed away peacefully at home following a year long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was born January 23, 1949, in Rocky Mount, NC. Her ancestry was from the Pender family in Eastern NC, particularly her great-great grandfather, Solomon Pender,...
Susan Marie Burcham
December 12, 2014
Susan Marie Burcham, 54, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 21, 2014 in the Bryan Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Susan is survived by her father, Boyd Burcham, her sister, Teresa (Ross) Crews, nephews, Jonathan and Ben, niece, Sarah, the Ogburn Family, Paul Nordhaugen,...
T. “Tommy” R. Guess, Jr.
December 11, 2014
Thomas R. Guess Jr., 62, passed away at his residence on Thursday . He was born in Wake Co. to the late Thomas R. and Estelle Newton Guess; veteran of the US Army and a retired truck driver. Funeral service will be held at one PM on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Garner, NC...
Sandra K. Winzenz
December 9, 2014
Raleigh - Sandra K. Winzenz (Starks) left this mortal sphere on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 after a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sandy is survived by her beloved husband Wayne, of Raleigh, North Carolina; twin Son Benjamin Winzenz and wife Julianne of Keller, Texas with grandchildren Brandon, Kate, Meagan Carli and Brooke; twin son James Winzenz with wife...
Bettie June Poole
December 8, 2014
Garner – Bettie June Leathers Poole, 86, died Monday. Born in New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Tessie Johnson Leathers. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will be private. Survivors include her daughter, Lana Poole Barnwell (Pete); sons Dewey Poole (Mary) and James Poole (Renee),...
R. Bryant Wall
December 6, 2014
R. Bryant Wall, 71, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 22, 1942 to Herman and Hazel Wall. Bryant is survived by two sons, Phillip Wall and Aaron Wall of Raleigh; two grandsons, Dylan Wall and Tristan Holt of Raleigh; two brothers, Stanley Wall and Shelby Wall of Fuquay-Varina...
Joan Ann Owens
December 6, 2014
There will be a Funeral Service Tuesday Dec. 9,2014 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. The family will receive friends after the service. Burial will take place in Florida at a later date.
David Austin Peterson
December 6, 2014
RALEIGH - David A. Peterson, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 6, 2014. David was born on July 10, 1955 in Rocky Mount, NC to Aaron L. Peterson and the late Mabel B. Peterson. David’s home was The O’Berry Center in Goldsboro for the past 30 years where he thrived due to the love and nurturing of his caregivers....
Rena Godwin Smith
December 5, 2014
Rena Godwin Smith, 93, passed away at Hospice Home at High Point, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Johnston Co., she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Repsie Godwin. Funeral Service will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In addition to her parents she...
John Aaron Ennis, Jr.
December 5, 2014
ANGIER – John Aaron Ennis, Jr. 66, passed away on Friday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late John Aaron Ennis, Sr. and Margaret Johnson Matthews. Funeral Service will be Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00 - 3:00 PM,...
