Raeford William Smith, Sr.
June 10, 2014
Angier- Raeford Smith, 96, the Lord called Raeford William Smith, Sr. home on June 10, 2014. He was born January 19, 1918 to Bealie Carlton and Ossie Ola Baker Smith, the fifth of eleven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by Mary, his faithful wife of 74 1/2 years in 2011, daughter Linda Smith Goodwin in 1998,...
Melvin Van Buren Phillips
June 9, 2014
Raleigh-Melvin Van Buren Phillips, 63, passed away peacefully in his home on June 9, 2014 following a long battle with heart related problems. Known as Van, he was born on March 17, 1951 and was a true Raleighite. Vans wife was the love of his life; and their son brought the joy of living to them. Van was a...
Billy Powell
June 5, 2014
Billy Powell 55, died suddenly at home June 5, 2014. Billy worked as a transportation specialist for P and J Foods in Garner for over 20 years. Memorial service will be 4:00 PM Monday June 9, 2014 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Billy is survived by his wife of 24 years Marsha Eckert Powell; parents, Bill and LaVerne Powell;...
Albert Lee Newsome
June 4, 2014
CLAYTON - Albert Lee Newsome, 86, passed away on Wednesday. He was the son of the late Oscar Lafayette Newsome and Lou Aycock Newsome. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Newsome; sons, Albert Lee Buddy Newsome, Jr. (Jackie) and Larry...
Dallas Junior Collins
June 3, 2014
Angier - Dallas Junior Collins, 87, died Tuesday at Windsor Point where he had resided for two and a half years. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Dallas Ferdinand and Zora Kelley Collins. After retiring from farming, Dallas enjoyed playing his banjo with his friends. He is a former member of Banjo in...
Kathryn Brown Williams
June 3, 2014
Raleigh - Kathryn Brown Williams passed away peacefully from complications of PAN Disease in the presence of her family on June 3, 2014 at Duke University Medical Center. She was born in Ainsworth, NB on September 20, 1950 to the late Jay Robert and Virginia Shank Brown. She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Stan Williams;...
Charles E. Young
June 3, 2014
Charles E. Young, 78 passed away June 3, 2014 after an extended illness. Charles was a Retired Sergeant Major from the N.C. National Guard after more than 30 years of proud service to his country, after graduating from Hugh Morson High School. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday at Catawba Springs Christian Church, Apex. Burial will follow in...
Lacy Earl Allen, Jr.
June 1, 2014
FUQUAY-VARINA - Lacy Earl Allen, Jr, 81, passed away Sunday. A native of Person County he was the son of the late Lacy Woodrow and Margaret Melissa Maggie Wagner Allen. He was a veteran of the US Army. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church, Bud Lipscomb Rd., Willow Spring. Surviving are his wife...
Carol Liles Norris Canady
June 1, 2014
GARNER - Carol was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Sunday evening after a long battle with cancer. She worked with Winn Dixie for many years as a property manager. A Memorial Service will be 6:00 PM Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends following the service. Surviving are her husband, Jim...
Charles Edward Stephenson
May 30, 2014
Charles E. Stephenson, 81, departed this life on Friday. He was the son of the late Ransom N. and Mary Grimes Stephenson and he was an account agent with Allstate Insurance Co. for 27 years and a member of the Garner Civitan Club: also a veteran of the US Navy. Charles was preceded in death by six brothers. Funeral...
Callie Thompson Watkins
May 28, 2014
Callie Thompson Watkins, 81, died Wednesday at her home. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mable Phillips Thompson. She was a longtime member of Oakland Presbyterian Church and an honorary life member of Presbyterian Women USA. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Oakland Presbyterian Church with burial following in...
Grace Ann Medlin
May 28, 2014
Grace A. Medlin, 71, passed away at home after an extended illness. Grace was the daughter of the late Charlie and Helen Davis Wells. Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends after the service. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and 2-brothers. Survivors are her...
Jacquelyn Winstead Latham
May 27, 2014
Garner- Jacquelyn Winstead Latham , 82, died Tuesday. A native of Nash County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Edward and Kramer Finch Winstead. She was a claims examiner with the NC Farm Bureau prior to retirement. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The...
Robert T. Weaver
May 27, 2014
DUNN - Robert T. Weaver, 75, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Frank and Elsie Weaver. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, Larry. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00am at South Erwin Baptist Church with burial to follow at...
Daniel Pollard
May 25, 2014
ANGIER - Joseph Daniel Pollard, 26, died Sunday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at Angier Fellowship PFW Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Byrd Family Cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee’ Courtney Earl of Angier, mother, Brenda Fenton of Coats, father, Donnie Pollard and friend, Sherry Kornegay of...
Libby Barbour Hendrix
May 23, 2014
ANGIER- Libby Barbour Hendrix, 71, passed away on Friday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late James C. and Oza Mae Matthews Barbour. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Robert Lee Hendrix. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home....
Lawrence Gray Barefoot
May 22, 2014
Lawrence Gray Barefoot, 77, of Garner died Thursday, May 22, after a brief period of declining health. He was born the youngest of nine children on a farm in the Johnston County community of Four Oaks. He graduated from Four Oaks High School (1955), Louisburg College, and Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) (1961). Lawrence served briefly in the...
Lena King Langston
May 22, 2014
CLAYTON - Lena King Langston, 65, passed away on Thursday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late Mark Twain and Doris Ruth Betts King. Lena was a loving wife, a caring mother, and sister who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed spending time reading and she was devoted to her job as...
Lawrence Samuel Guy, Jr.
May 21, 2014
Raleigh - Lawrence Samuel Guy, Jr., 88, died Wednesday. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Lawrence S. Guy, Sr. and Beatrice Jane Carter Guy. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired with 36 years of service with Southern Bell. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial...
Jimmy Ray Clark
May 20, 2014
Fuquay-Varina- Jimmy Ray Clark, 65, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday following a brief illness. Jimmy was born in Harnett County on January 29, 1949, but lived most of his life in Wake County. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved everything outdoors and never met a stranger. Jimmy is survived...
