OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

William Lyon Coley

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Elma Katherine Shires Bussa

Elma Katherine Shires Bussa

September 22, 2013

Elma Katherine Shires Bussa, 87, died September 22, 2013. A Raleigh resident for over 60 years, Kat, as she was affectionately called, was the office manager of the Wake County Unit of the American Cancer Society when she retired. As a dedicated mother and homemaker, she was a grade mother at Emma Conn Elementary, a den mother in Cub...

David Massey Adams

David Massey Adams

September 20, 2013

Raleigh - Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, David Massey Adams peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Known to many as Doc Adams, he was born on February 23, 1929 and was the third and youngest son of the late Clarence Leonidas Adams, Sr. from Holly Springs,...

Betty Agnes Breedlove

Betty Agnes Breedlove

September 14, 2013

Raleigh - Betty Agnes Breedlove, 81, a retired dietary manager at Dorthea Dix Hospital and N.C. Womens Correctional Center, passed away on Thursday. A native of Johnston Co. she was the daughter of the late Rossie and Lillie Adams Parker. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Garner Advent Christian Church with...

Lucille Hill Waters

Lucille Hill Waters

September 13, 2013

Raleigh - Mrs. Lucille Hill Waters, 95, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 13, 2013. She had been a resident of Morningside Assisted Living since March. A celebration of her life will be conducted on Monday, September 16, at 2 PM at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church with the Reverend David Mallory officiating. Burial will follow at...

Susie Pearce Vann

Susie Pearce Vann

September 12, 2013

Garner- Susie P. Vann, 74, passed away peacefully at home. Susie worked as a CNA in home health for many years. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 am Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at Raleigh Memorial Park. Susie was preceded in death by her parents; John and Rosa Pearce; husband, John Vann; brother, John J. Pearce; and nephew,...

Lee Thomas Gallup

Lee Thomas Gallup

September 11, 2013

Angier - Lee Thomas Gallup, 35, passed away on Thursday. He was born in Rochester, New York and he was a talented artist, loved the ocean and had a tender, kind heart for people and animals. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at 6:00pm at Bryan Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Garner, NC. Family...

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