OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Inez Marie Saulter Bridges

Inez Marie Saulter Bridges

February 25, 2015

GARNER - Inez Marie Saulter Bridges passed away in Wilkesboro, NC on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 after a long illness. Inez was born in Jones County, North Carolina on May 24 1933. She was the daughter of the late Albert Fuller Saulter, Sr. and Verdie Collins Saulter. Inez graduated from White Oak High School as Valedictorian in 1952. She...

Zelma Louise Morgan Kornegay

Zelma Louise Morgan Kornegay

February 25, 2015

RALEIGH – Zelma Louise Morgan Kornegay, 80, of Lillington, formerly of Raleigh, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial, Raleigh Memorial Park. Surviving: her husband of 55 years, John F. Kornegay, Jr.; daughters Leonor Rueda Powell (Charles) of Willow Spring and Ann K. Crocker (Ronnie) of Lillington; son, Alan O. Rueda...

Emily Bass Atkinson

Emily Bass Atkinson

February 24, 2015

GARNER- Emily Bass Atkinson, 89, died Tuesday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Thelma Sullivan Bass. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am prior to the graveside service at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner....

Hazel Marie Francis

Hazel Marie Francis

February 22, 2015

Hazel Harmon Francis, 92, of Angier, NC. , passed away Feb. 22, 2015. Mrs. Francis was born in Powellsville N. C. to the late Lee Ander and Katie Harmon. She was preceded in death by her husband Capt. Clyde Francis. Hazel Francis had retired from Southern Bank in Lewiston, N. C. She was a member of Connaritsa Baptist Church...

Syvonne “Sue” Hicks

Syvonne “Sue” Hicks

February 22, 2015

Garner – Syvonne “Sue” Hicks, 63, passed away Sunday. She was daughter to the late Lawrence and Izela Quinn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Peggy Hester and Joyce Stinnett and a brother, JB Quinn. **** THE VISITATION FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT WILL STILL TAKE PLACE.  THE ORIGINAL SERVICE TIME AND DAY FOR...

Michael Laurice Breedlove

Michael Laurice Breedlove

February 22, 2015

RALEIGH- Michael L. Breedlove, 58, died Sunday. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Breedlove and Betty Agnes Breedlove and his brother, Danny Larry Breedlove. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Michael served 31 years at NCSU and retired as a lab manager in the MAE Department....

Susan Wagstaff Senter

Susan Wagstaff Senter

February 20, 2015

Susan Wagstaff  Senter, 60, passed away on Friday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church with burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 -2:00, one hour prior to the service. Surviving are her husband of thirty eight years, Eric Senter, daughters, Velda Jones and husband, Tommy of...

David “Rick” Mchenry

David “Rick” Mchenry

February 19, 2015

GARNER- David “Rick” McHenry, 64, died Thursday. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Robert McHenry, Sr. and Anne Rohrer. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday March 1st, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church of Garner. The family will receive friends at the church following the service at 4:00 pm. Survivors include his...

Joseph P. Galata

Joseph P. Galata

February 18, 2015

Beloved husband, father and former owner of Galata’s Restaurant in Westfield, NJ, Joseph ‘Joe’ Galata, 74, passed away Feb. 18, 2015.  Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Patrick and Marie Galata, he formerly lived in Westfield, NJ and Martinsville, NJ before moving to Knightdale, NC in 2014. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane, and...

Mary Lee Penny Cooper

Mary Lee Penny Cooper

February 17, 2015

Mary Lee Penny Cooper, 98, a graduate of East Carolina Teachers College, taught 1st grade for 45 years. A native of Garner, she was the daughter of the late Eddie R. and Lillie Mae Carroll Penny. She was predeceased by her sisters; Doris Whitaker, Irene Peacock , and Annie Laurie Frising; brothers, Lawrence Penny and Sam Penny and a...

Rena Mae Taylor Blalock

Rena Mae Taylor Blalock

February 17, 2015

ANGIER – Rena Mae Taylor Blalock, 87, passed away Tuesday morning at Wake-Med Cary. Rena was born on July 3, 1927, the youngest of four daughters of Maggie Page Taylor and Clarence Taylor. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing while her sister played the piano “by ear.” As a high schooler she worked at the local...

Richard Alan Reyman

Richard Alan Reyman

February 17, 2015

Raleigh – Richard Alan Reyman, 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 17.  He was an employee of Terminix Extermination Services.  He leaves a legacy of being a loving, caring father and husband. Mr. Reyman is survived by his wife, Joanne DiPietro Reyman; a daughter, Catherine Reyman; siblings, Phillip Reyman (Donna), Paul Reyman (Cathy), Debra Reyman-Crocitto (Nick). Peter Reyman (Jackie),...

Thomas “Tc” Lindsay, Jr.

Thomas “Tc” Lindsay, Jr.

February 15, 2015

Raleigh - Thomas “Papa T” C. Lindsay Jr., 88, passed away on Sunday February 15, 2015 at Rex Hospital. He was born and raised in Carrboro, NC and served in the Navy during World War II in both the Pacific and Atlantic. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by...

Mildred C. Martin

Mildred C. Martin

February 14, 2015

Mildred C. Martin, 94, passed away Feb. 14, 2015. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday Feb. 22, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday Feb. 20, 2015 at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include sons; Kenneth Martin and wife Brenda of Raleigh, Robert “Bob” Martin...

Geneva Edgerton Howell

Geneva Edgerton Howell

February 13, 2015

GARNER – Geneva DuRant Edgerton Howell, passed away Friday at home surrounded by her friends and family. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Ralph Edgerton and Fannie Grantham Edgerton. Geneva was a faithful woman, a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a photographer, a leader, a shining light,...

Ronnie Lee Carter

Ronnie Lee Carter

February 11, 2015

Ronnie Lee Carter, 50, passed away at home after a brief illness. He was a great husband and father, son, grandfather, as well as friend. Memorial Service will be held Friday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends after the service. Surviving are his wife of 27 years; Teresa...

Jerry Lynn Gilchrist

Jerry Lynn Gilchrist

February 10, 2015

WILLOW SPRING – Jerry Lynn Gilchrist, 51, passed away on Tuesday. He was the son of the late Edgar James Gilchrist and Minnie Mae Medlin Gilchrist. Jerry is survived by the mother of his children, Wendy Gilchrist of Fuquay-Varina; daughter, Whitney Reese and husband Matthew of Cary; sons , Joshua Gilchrist and wife Laura of Angier, Jacob Gilchrist of...

Margaret Y. Blackmon

Margaret Y. Blackmon

February 9, 2015

ANGIER – Margaret Young Blackmon, 87, passed away Monday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Charlie Benton Young and Tibitha Ann Dupree Young. Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church, Willow Spring. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are her son Earl Blackmon and wife,...

Arthur C. Beaman

Arthur C. Beaman

February 9, 2015

Arthur Clayton Beaman, 87, died Monday. Born in Wilson, NC, he was the son of the late Walter and Inez Robinson Beaman. He was a graduate of Walstonburg High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. Mr. Beaman served in the US Navy (SeaBees) and retired after 30 years of service as an accountant/auditor with the State of North Carolina. ...

Mary Askew Stevens

Mary Askew Stevens

February 9, 2015

Mary Alice Askew Stevens, 60, died Monday at Duke University Hospital. Born in Scotland County, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Julia Bracey Askew. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include...

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