Ella Sanderford Arnold
December 29, 2011
GARNER - Ella S. Arnold, 91, passed away Dec. 29, 2011. Ella retired from Westinghouse where she worked on the assembly line building meters. Ella was baptized in the Raleigh Seventh Day Adventist Church in 1933. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Monday Jan. 2, 2012 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park....
Thomas H. (Tom) Griffis, Sr.
December 27, 2011
Thomas H. (Tom) Griffis, Sr. Cary - Born, raised and residing in Cary NC since June 5th 1924, Tom passed away at the age of 87 on December 27, 2011. As a former volunteer with the Cary Fire Department, a Cary Town councilman, and Mayor Pro Tem, Toms life was historic. He was instrumental in securing compensation for the...
Leonard Ray Massey
December 24, 2011
RALEIGH - Leonard Ray Massey, 41 passed away Dec. 24, 2011. Leonard was self-employed, selling playground equipment. He was also an accomplished musician. Memorial service will be 6:00 PM Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Family will receive friends after the service.He is survived by his wife; Maricon Gallano-Massey, parents; Linwood and Jo Ann Williams Massey, brother; Eddie Massey...
Hildred C. Reverend Potter
December 21, 2011
February 8, 1932-December 21, 2011 GREENVILLE - Rev. Hildred C. Potter, 79, received his crown in Heaven on the morning of December 21, 2011 at his daughters home in Cary, NC where he and his wife have resided for the past 9 months. He was born February 8, 1932 and grew up in New Bern, NC. After marrying his...
Mary Libby Elizabeth Ivey Hartman
December 20, 2011
August 14, 1936 - December 20, 2011 Garner - Libby Hartman passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at home surrounded by her family. A native of Wake County, Libby was born August 14, 1936 to the late James Thaddeus and Flora Hazel Bond Ivey. She worked for 25 years at the State Soda Shop and 11 years at General...
George V. Batten, Sr.
December 19, 2011
GARNER- George V. Batten, Sr., 76, went to be with the Lord Friday. A native of Johnston County. George was the owner/operator of A-1 Auto Sales on Old Garner Rd. for 25 years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. A devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend too many. Funeral service will be...
Henry Griffin Mcfayden
December 10, 2011
April 2, 1929 - December 10, 2011 Raleigh - Henry Griffin McFayden, 82, of 501 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC, died Saturday, December 10, 2011. Henry was born on April 2, 1929 in Richmond County, to the late John C. and Mildred C. McFayden. His initial employment with the NC Cotton Growers Cooperative Association was interrupted by military...
Linda Jean Nipper
December 9, 2011
March 25, 1945 - December 9, 2011Angier-Linda Jean Nipper, 66, was born March 25,1945. After a courageous battle with cancer, Linda passed away peacefully and proceeded to heaven on December 9, 2011.She was one of seven children, born to Neva and the late Alton Bryant of Raleigh, N. C. and the beloved wife of William Nipper, Jr. for over...
Judith Abbott Goodman
December 9, 2011
August 23, 1954 - December 9, 2011 Known for her smile, compassion and appreciation of simple beauty, Judith Abbott Goodman, 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep early the morning of Friday, December 9, 2011 in Raleigh, NC. She was born to Vernon and Shirley Abbott on August 23, 1954 in Martinsville, VA. She married Steven D. Goodman on...
Menefee Bennett Little
December 9, 2011
Menefee Bennett Little died in Raleigh on December 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Crawford Little, Jr., a Raleigh attorney, and by her two brothers, David Neville Bennett, III, and Thomas Benton Bennett. Mrs. Little was born in Norwood, North Carolina, on August 25, 1921, the daughter of David Neville Bennett, Jr., and Lillian...
Maurice R. Baker
December 8, 2011
June 22, 1926 - Dec. 8, 2011RALEIGHMaurice Ronald Baker, 85, died Thursday, December 8, 2011.A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Raleigh.Surviving: his wife of62 years, Bonnie Lee Baker; brother-in-law, Warren Lee and wife Margaret; sisters-in-law, Mitchell Lee Lawrence, Mildred Buchanan Lee, Norma Walker Lee and several...
Peggie Norris Dillon
December 7, 2011
Peggie Norris Dillon, 70, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Savior, on December 7, 2011, from her earthly home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 27, 1941 to Everette Dade and Betty Grimes Norris, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Stacy Norris and one sister,...
Earlene Pearce Moore
December 6, 2011
Earlene Pearce MooreMarch 27, 1928 - December 6, 2011 Earlene Pearce Moore, 83, of Raleigh died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Brighton Gardens. She was born in Zebulon to the late Zollie Thomas Pearce and Bertha Lillian Gay. She was a long-time member of Temple Baptist Church, and a dedicated leader of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She is...
Diana Gail Armstrong Osborne
December 5, 2011
RALEIGH-Diana Gail Armstrong Osborne, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 5, 2011 at her home in Raleigh, NC after a long struggle with Cushings, then Addisons disease. Gail was born in Charlotte and grew up in nearby MountHolly. She attended Kings College in Charlotte and Hardbargers BusinessCollege in Raleigh. This led to a very successful career...
Wyatt James Humpal
December 2, 2011
RALEIGH- Wyatt James Humpal, infant son of Brandon and Mary Humpal died shortly after birth on Friday Dec. 2, 2011. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Tuesday Dec. 6, 2011 at Montlawn Memorial Park. Wyatt was preceded in death by uncle Timothy Daniel Humpal, maternal grandfather John William Boyette, maternal great-grandmother Katherine Aycock Boyette ('B'), maternal...
Garland Ralph Smith
November 30, 2011
Garland Ralph Smith of Raleigh died November 30, 2011 after a period of declining health. He was born on September 20, 1927, the son of G. Artis Smith and Carrie Messer Smith of Raleigh. A Raleigh native, Garland grew up in the Angier community in Harnett County. He entered the US Navy during World War ll and later joined...
Betty Pleasant Matthews
November 29, 2011
August 26, 1932 - November 29, 2011 Angier - Betty Pleasant Matthews, 79, of Angier died peacefully at home, Tuesday, November 29, 2011.She was born August 26, 1932 in Angier to the late Richard J. and Almetre S. Pleasant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lee Pleasant, Lois Hughes, Velma Lewter, Edna...
Bette Ruth Campen Lassiter
November 28, 2011
Raleigh - Bette Lassiter was greeted with open arms by her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 28, 2011. Bette Ruth Campen Lassiter, adored wife and cherished mother, completed her journey surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born February 24, 1933 in Raleigh, NC, the daughter of Brooks and Ruth Campen. She married the love of...
Steven Harold Koehl
November 17, 2011
GARNER - SteveKoehl age 50, died November 17, 2011. He is survived by his mom, Janice Koehl; brothers, Harry Koehl and wife Kathy, Johnny Koehl, Jimmy Koehl and fianc Melinda, Matthew Koehl and wife Charlene; nieces, Tiffany Koehl and fianc Johnathan and Jessica Koehl; nephews, Scott Koehl, Hunter Koehl and Kyle Patterson, maternal grandmother, Jessie Williams of Rocky Mt....
Christopher Gray Craft
November 15, 2011
RALEIGH - Christopher Gray Craft, 45, passed away Nov. 15, 2011. Chris worked for many years with Garner EMS, he was also a Registered Nurse having worked at several hospitals.Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday Nov. 19, 2011 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends and relatives 2 hours prior to the service, from...
