Frank Arthur Dr. Blazich, Sr.
December 16, 2013
Dr. Frank Arthur Blazich, Sr., Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Emeritus of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2013. Born July 7, 1945 in New York City, New York, he spent his childhood on Smithtown, Long Island. A letterman in soccer and wrestling, he also played trombone and tuba in band in...
Arthur Paul Dr. Hansen
December 7, 2013
Dr. Arthur Paul Hansen, 73, of Garner, NC went to live with Jesus Christ, the worlds Lord and Savior, on December 7, 2013. He was married to Marilou Harrell Hansen, originally from Athens, Georgia, for 49 years. Family will receive friends and relatives Monday Dec. 9, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM at Bryan- Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Funeral...
John Wyngate Abbott
December 2, 2013
John Wyngate Abbott, 34, beloved son, brother and grandson, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2013. A native of Wake County, he was born August 11, 1979 to Curtis and Carolyn McFarland Abbott. He was a graduate of Raleigh Christian Academy. Gravesides services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00...
Barbara Shoenfelt
November 29, 2013
Barbara Shoenfelt died peacefully November 29, 2013, surrounded by her family at UNC Memorial Hospital. She was born November 1st, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to Merle and the late Vesta Rickert. Barb was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She enriched the lives of everyone she met. Barb gave to her community throughout her life. She was...
Carrie Elmore Parrish
November 25, 2013
Carrie Elmore Parrish of Raleigh, NC died peacefully Monday, November, 25, 2013 at the Hospice of Wake County facility in Raleigh.She was born in Henrietta, NC on May 17, 1917, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Lewis Elmore. While working at NC State University, she met and married the late Lt. Col. Edward B. Parrish. She is survived...
George Benjamin Blum, Jr.
November 24, 2013
George B. Blum, Jr. died on November 24, 2013 at Rex Hospital. The son of the late George B. and Genevieve Blum, he was born Aug. 20, 1927 in Middleburg, NC where he lived until he graduated from the former Middleburg High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he earned B.S. and M.A.E. degrees from N.C. State University....
William Lyon Coley
November 20, 2013
William Lyon Coley, 88, of Abbottswood of Raleigh went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 20, 2013 after a short illness. Lyon was born May 4, 1925 to the late Marcellite Lyon Coley and Henry Sauls Coley. Lyon grew up in the old Oakwood community, third generation of Raleigh attending Thompson School, one year at Hugh...
Marilyn (Lynn) Mcclean
November 15, 2013
Lynn McClean, 78, passed away on November 15, 2013, following a brief illness. A native of Spencer, Massachusetts, she spent the last 37 years as a resident of Raleigh. Lynn is survived by Terence, her husband of 57 years. Throughout her life, she enjoyed cooking, decorating, sewing, and painting. A visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831...
Douglas Cornell Harrison
November 7, 2013
Wake Forest - Douglas C. Harrison, 70, passed away Nov. 7, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed building contractor in the Wake Co. area for many years. As per his request there will be no formal service. Survivors include his step-son; David Poole and several...
Ellen Short Core
November 2, 2013
Ellen Short Core, 76, died Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Core and a son, Michael R.Core. Surviving are sons, Anthony Core (Teresa) of Jacksonville, Fl. and Wesley M. Core of Garner. Grandchildren; Christopher Core, Brittney Hair and Nick Core. Two sisters, Audrey Dundee of Little River, SC and Linda Barlow of Wake Forest...
Louise Fann Shinbara
October 23, 2013
Raleigh - Louise F. Shinbara, 88, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She is the daughter of the late William Edward Fann, Sr. and Lucy Annettie Hill. She is preceded in death by one sister, Elsie Rex Baucom and one brother, William (Bill) Edward Fann. Louise owned and operated Shinbara Child Care in Northside 1957 - 1995....
Elmus El Burnette, Jr.
October 22, 2013
Raleigh- Elmus L. Burnette, Jr., 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. He was also known as El or Elmo by his family and friends. El worked as an auto mechanic for many years. El had a big heart and would help anyone in need. Family and friends meant the world to him. He had...
Vicki Lynne Pearce
October 20, 2013
Raleigh-Vicki Lynne Pearce, 61, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. A native of Wake County she is the daughter of the late Clarence W. Pearce and Virginia Adcock Amerson. Memorial service 3PM Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 112 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Memorial gifts may be directed to the church.
Peggy Aycock Medlin
October 15, 2013
Raleigh - Mrs. Peggy Aycock Medlin passed away on October 15, 2013. She was born in Wayne County to the late Elmer and Elsie Aycock of Fremont. Mrs. Medlin is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 56 years, Landis Medlin; her sister, Claire A. Gentry and her husband Coney of Oak Ridge, NC; and her brother, Spencer...
Bonnie Dixon Bonner
October 13, 2013
Garner- Bonnie Bonner, 78, ‘the Waving Grandma’, bargain shopper, chocolate cake lover, hard-smacking hugger and expert story teller, died Sunday October 13, 2013 of COPD. Bonnie is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 55 years, Larry Bonner, and their four grown children. Bonnie, born Bonnelle Jean Dixon in October of 1934 was the spirited red-headed daughter...
Mary Jean Thornton
October 9, 2013
JOHNSTON, CO.- Mary Jean Thornton, 77, passed away surrounded by her loving family at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield after a period of declining health. Graveside service will be Wednesday Oct. 9, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are ; daughter, Elizabeth Ward and husband Danny; sons, William Molden, Randy Molden and wife Darlene, Barry Thornton;...
Rodger Mack Sauls, Sr.
October 9, 2013
GARNER - Rodger M. Sauls, Sr. 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Rodger retired from Lord Corp. where he worked for many years as a purchasing agent. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Oct. 9, 2013 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive...
James M. Denning, Sr.
October 1, 2013
Raleigh- Mr. James M. Denning, Sr.,84, of Raleigh passed away at the Durham VA Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. Mr. Denning was born in Johnston County to the late John and Vada H. Denning. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs.Ruby Adams Denning; son, James M. Denning, Jr. and wife, Susan Denning of Raleigh, NC;...
Aaden Mikol Fogal-Pacitti
September 28, 2013
Willow Spring - Aaden Mikol Fogal-Pacitti, passed away shortly after birth, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hwy 50 S. in Garner. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.He...
Joyce Elizabeth White Oakes Williams
September 24, 2013
March 25, 1932 - September 24, 2013 RALEIGH Elizabeth Williams, 81, died peacefully on September 24, 2013 at Duke Neurosciences Medical Pavilion in Durham, NC. Beth grew up in Rutherford County and was the youngest of 8 children. She graduated from Wake Forest University and majored in Biology and Music. Beth taught piano to many children and adults for...
