Willowdean Jernigan Strickland
December 16, 2012
Willowdean Jernigan Strickland, daughter of Joseph Eldridge and Vira Tew Jernigan,was born May 4, 1927 in the Stoney Run community of Sampson County, NC. Shepassed away December 16. 2012 at The Oaks of Mayview, Raleigh, NC.In 1946 Willowdean moved to Raleigh and married Alton Strickland, the love of her life.Together they raised three children and devoted their lives to...
Vivian Champion Hales
December 16, 2012
It is with heavy hearts that the Hales family announces the passing of their matriarch, Vivian Champion Hales, on December 16th, 2012. Vivian was born on February, 9, 1929 to the late Bleaker M. and Hubert M. Champion, Sr. of Raleigh.She graduated from Hugh Morson High School and was retired from First Citizens Bank.Vivian was a long-time member of...
Henry Weeks Brock
December 16, 2012
Henry W. Brock died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Rex Hospital. Henry was a life long member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Dunn, NC. He also attended Forest Hills Baptist Church with his wife Ann. Henry was with Gulf Oil Corporation for 28 years and Fowler Oil Company for 14 years. He retired in 1990. He served...
Darlene Michelle Burke
December 10, 2012
Knightdale- Darlene M. Burke, 30, passed away Dec. 10, 2012. Darlene worked as a clinical secretary for Wake Medical Center. She was also a graduate of Barton College. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday Dec. 13, 2012 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives...
Joan Ann Keitel
December 5, 2012
WILLOW SPRING - Joan Ann Keitel, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Susan Kaufman of Willow Spring; Granddaughter Jessica Woodward and Great Grandson Charles Smith of Willow Spring, son, David Keitel and Daughter in Law Sandy Keitel, Great Grandchildren Shawn and Alexis of the Philippines and Granddaughter Melissa Keitel of New...
Peggy Ann Belcher
November 28, 2012
'In lifes journey you control two options: give up or fight like hell' she never gave up. After a very brave battle with cancer, Peggy Ann Belcher of Galax, VA previously of Angier, NC was called home to God early for Christmas on Wednesday November 28, 2012 surrounded by the love of family andfriends. Peggy was born in Raleigh,...
Jessie Taylor Holmes
November 23, 2012
Raleigh - Jessie Taylor Holmes, 85, passed away on Friday Nov, 23, 2012. Jessie was born in Louisburg, NC to Sallie Joyner Holmes and Cleveland H. Holmes.Jessie was a graduate of Methodist Orphanage High School of 1946. Retired from N.C. Motor Vehicle Dept. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Monday Nov. 26, 2012 at Montlawn Memorial...
Hilda D. Perkins
November 19, 2012
Raleigh - Hilda DeMent Perkins, a resident of Raleigh, passed away on November 19, 2012 at the age of 85. Born in Vance County in 1927 as one of 12 children, she was predeceased by her parents Peter Douglas DeMent and Myrtle Blair Weldon, by her husband, John Thaddeus Perkins, and her oldest daughter, Deborah Perkins Pruett. Hilda passed...
Jimmy Wayne Williford
November 13, 2012
Garner - Jimmy Wayne Williford, 64, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was born in Winston Salem on July 14, 1948 to the late Mattie Lee Davis of Raleigh and Luby Junior Williford of Angier. Family will receive friends from 12-2pm on Saturday at Bryan Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Jimmy, to family...
Milton L. Reed
November 8, 2012
December 15, 1925 - November 8, 2012 GARNER - Milton L. Reed, 86, peacefully ended his earthly journey on November 8, 2012 surrounded by his family. As a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher/principal, those whose lives were touched by Milton will miss his sense of humor, passion for life, and kind, gentle spirit. Milton was born...
Landon James Mercer
November 2, 2012
Raleigh- Landon James Mercer, 5 months old, passed away at Wake Medical Center on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, November 2, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Garner. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. He is survived by his parents; Joseph Rickard and Kristen Bell Mercer; two brothers,...
Joanne Boggs Campbell
October 30, 2012
Raleigh, NC - Joanne Boggs Campbell, wife of the late Charles Everett Campbell, died October 30, 2012. A celebration honoring her life will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Lake Wheeler Park. Born November 30, 1927 in Lowville, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Edgar Otis Boggs and Mildred Genevieve...
Willard Eugene Baker
October 28, 2012
RALEIGH - Willard Eugene Baker, 87, passed away October 28, 2012. Mr. Baker worked for IBM for many years as a manufacturing engineer. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday Nov. 3, 2012 at Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene. Burial to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.Survivors include...
Steven Dale Carthen, Jr.
October 20, 2012
GARNER-Steven Dale Carthen, Jr., 11, died Sunday after an extended illness. Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, LaRonda House Carthen.There will be a graveside service at 10:00 AM Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. He is survived by his father; Steven D. Carthen, Sr. and stepmom, Jennifer Crowder; sister, Mikah Carthen; brother, Chase Boyette; great...
Lois K. Dougherty
October 13, 2012
ANGIER - Lois K. Dougherty (nee Gardner) passed away on October 13, 2012, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Dougherty, devoted mother of Helen White and her husband Bill, and Mike Dougherty, dear sister of Frank, Jim, Stuart, and Lena Gardner, and the late Mary Ann Witt, and Mack Gardner, loving grandmother of Thomas and Stuart White. Also...
Bobby E. Champion
October 11, 2012
ANGIER - Bobby E. Champion, 66, died October 11, 2012, with his family by his side in Raleigh, NC. He was a member of the Southern Rodeo, International Professional Rodeo, and Mid Atlantic Rodeo Associations where he received trophy buckles for his skills as a Champion Calf Roper throughout his life. A Utility Power Lineman by trade he was...
Carey Weldon Ellis
October 10, 2012
ANGIER - Carey Weldon Ellis died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Brookfield Assisted Living in Lillington, NC after a courageous battle with cancer.A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Joe Greene officiating.Family will receive friends on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 6:00 -8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee...
Edward Mckendry
October 9, 2012
Edward McKendry, 79, of Raleigh died Tues. October 9, 2012 at Oaks of the Carolinas in Raleigh. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Ed was born on May 11, 1933 in Beacon, New York. He graduated from School of Mines in...
Antonio Mugica Ruiz
October 8, 2012
Join us in celebrating the life of our beloved son, brother and uncle, Antonio Mugica Ruiz.A prayer service will be held at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Antonios favored charity - The Discovery...
Ruth Ogburn Scholl
October 7, 2012
Raleigh - Ruth Ogburn Scholl passed away October 7, 2012 at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina, NC. A native of Wake County, she lived in Raleigh almost 50 years prior to moving to Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina.Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Simeon L. Ogburn and Effie Adams Ogburn of Willow Springs; her husband of 55...
