OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Linda Jean Nipper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Graham Roberts

James Graham Roberts

November 12, 2011

Raleigh - James Graham Roberts, 87, passed away November 12, 2011. James was a native of Raleigh and was born to the late Redding Jasper and Pauline Fern Roberts. Throughout Mr. Roberts life, he co-owned and operated Barnes Grocery, several service stations, R & B Used Cars and Charlie Browns Transmission. He retired a year and a half ago...

Bobbie Lou Bailey

Bobbie Lou Bailey

November 11, 2011

Bobbie Lou Bailey May 20 1930 - November 11, 2011 Raleigh - Bobbie Lou Bailey, age 81, went home tobe with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2011. She was employed by the Animal Science Department at N.C. State University Dairy Records. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Estelle Young Edwards. She was preceded in death...

Curtis F. Curt Adams, Jr.

Curtis F. Curt Adams, Jr.

November 10, 2011

April 4, 1966- November 10, 2011 ANGIER-Unexpectedly our angel Curtis F. Adams, Jr. Curt, 45 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is the son of Judy Wheeler Adams and the late Curtis Franklin Adams, Sr. Curt was an active member of Neills Creek Baptist Church his entire life and he served...

James Mark Stancil

James Mark Stancil

November 5, 2011

James Mark Stancil died peacefully in the compassionate care of Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC on November 5, 2011. He was born in Raleigh, NC on October 5, 1955 to the late James Willard Stancil and Alice Ennis Stancil of Raleigh, NC.He is survived by his wife Deborah Flynn Stancil of Raleigh and Children Amanda Rosine Stancil, Laura Flynn...

John Bowman Byrd, Jr.

John Bowman Byrd, Jr.

November 4, 2011

Raleigh - John Bowman Byrd Jr., 87, of Raleigh, N.C., loving father and husband,passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born on May 25, 1924 in Charlotte, N.C., and was the son of the late John and Claudia Mae Byrd.His family was proud of the fact the he was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and received the...

Elaine Massengill Penny

Elaine Massengill Penny

November 2, 2011

GARNER - Elaine Massengill Penny, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on June 19, 1944 in Four Oaks, Johnston County, the daughter of the late William Henry Bill Massengill and Ruth Allen Massengill. After graduating from the Four Oaks High School in 1962, she went to...

Roland Deward Dutton

Roland Deward Dutton

October 30, 2011

Garner - Roland Deward Dutton, Sr., 87, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2011.Born on October 5, 1924 in Brunswick County, he was the son of late John George Dutton and Mary Thelma Marlowe Dutton.At the time of his retirement, he had owned and operated Bill Jones Tire Service for...

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