Sharon Farrior Gurley
August 29, 1959
August 29, 1959 - September 24, 2011 Sharon Farrior Gurley of Raleigh, age 52, entered Heavens joy on September 24 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Her family was by her side. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate, Lloyd. Also surviving are her mother, Elgia Scott Farrior of Kenly, sisters, Vicky (Ken) of Chesapeake, VA,...
Susan Broadwell Prior
November 6, 1958
Nov. 6, 1958 - Jun. 15, 2011 GARNER - Susan Broadwell Prior, 52, of Garner, died Wednesday after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. She was a 30 year employee with Progress Energy. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 PM Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the...
Kenneth Edward Young
September 6, 1958
SEPT. 6 ,1958 - MARCH 17, 2012 GARNER- Kenneth Edward Young, 53, passed away Saturday. He worked for Wake Co. Schools in the Media Services Department. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Young. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton....
Donnie Ray Matthews
August 16, 1958
AUGUST 16, 1958 -AUGUST 5, 2012 ANGIER - Donnie Ray Matthews, 53, of 7595 Highway 210 North, died Sunday. A native of HarnettCounty he was the son of the late Mildred and Jason Willard Matthews. Surviving are his wife, Wanda A. Matthews, sons, Timothy Stuart Matthews of Angier and Brandon Norman Matthews of Lillington, brother, David Matthews and wife,...
Norma Lynne Ellington
May 24, 1958
MAY 24, 1958 -SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 GARNER- Norma Lynne Ellington, 54, passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Montlawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her parents, Tom and Lynn Belvin; sister, Lorie Best Williams; step-sisters, Mary Meadows, Sheila Ward, Elaine Southwell and Judy Rideout; step-brothers, Mark and John Belvin She is...
David Burke Barbour
July 4, 1957
DAVID BURKE BARBOUR July 4, 1957- July 12, 2012 WILLOW SPRINGS - David Burke Barbour, 54, died on Thursday. He was the son of the late Robert Breen Barbour, Sr. and Jo Burke Barbour. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends following the...
Donald Ray Parks
June 4, 1957
DONALD RAY PARKS JUN. 4, 1957 - DEC. 1, 2012 BENSON - Donald Ray Parks, 55, has completed his work on earth. A native of Wake County, he was a friend to all and cared deeply for his family. He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Gerry Williams Parks; blessed daughter, Tiffanie Nicole Wallace and husband, Shane...
May Chinwe Schweisthal
October 11, 1956
October 11, 1956 - January 24, 2012GARNER - May C. Schweisthal, 55, passed away at home after a courageous fight with breast cancer. May C. Schweisthal was a loving Mother, Wife, Sister and Friend, one with a heart of an angel and a soul of a saint. May was a wonderful servant of the Lord, and she touched so...
Donavon Lee Matthews
July 2, 1955
JULY 2, 1955 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2012FUQUAY-VARINA - Donavon Lee Matthews, 57, of 500 Ashewyck Commons Ct. passed away on Monday. A native of Harnett County he is the son of Patsy Adams Matthews of Angier and the late Bobby Joe Matthews. He was a graduate of Angier High School, a member of Angier Baptist Church and a veteran...
William P. Bill Stanton
February 12, 1955
FEBRUARY 12, 1955 - AUGUST 1, 2011 GARNER - William P. Bill Stanton, 56, died Monday at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late William McKinnon Stanton and Katherine Mary Waldmann Stanton. He is remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, by his wife, Nancy Stanton; his...
Frank Joseph Disalvo, Jr.
May 11, 1954
May 11, 1954 - August 14, 2012 Frank Joseph DiSalvo, Jr. age 58 died peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Cheryl; daughter, Jessica Legette andhusband, Jamaal: son, Justin DiSalvo and wife, Susan: sister, Sandy DiSalvo: niece, Renee DeNino; andfive beautifulgrandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am at St....
Sandra Williams Rochelle
December 15, 1953
SANDRA W. ROCHELLE DEC. 15, 1953 - JULY 15, 2012 ANGIER - Sandra Williams Rochelle, 58, passed away on Sunday evening. Surviving are her husband, Bob E. Rochelle of Angier; mother, Anita M. Williams of Wilson; daughter, Sheila Laningham and husband Brian of Chatham, IL; sons, Roger Hawley-Wilhoite of Acme, WA; Shane Ford and wife Hannah of Charleston, SC;...
W. Dwight Adams, Jr.
November 12, 1952
November 12, 1952 - February 9, 2011 Raleigh- W. Dwight Adams, Jr. was received into Heaven on February 9th following a lengthy illness. He was the former owner of Apex Gallery, a photographer and framer and veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by wife, Linda Fletcher Adams; sons, Che Adams and wife Ingles of Charlotte; Ian...
Henry Darlington, Iii
February 21, 1951
February 21, 1951 - January 25, 2012 Henry Darlington, III, 60, passed away Wed., Jan. 25. He was a devoted teacher at West Cary Middle School and Hilton Head Middle School. Henry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Curry; daughter, Meredith; son, Mike; father, Henry, Jr.; step-mother, Carla; sisters, Beth & Victoria; niece, Sarah Yoder; and nephew,...
Linda Kapl Dew
December 28, 1950
DEC. 28, 1950 - MAR. 07, 2012 CLAYTON - Linda Kapl Dew, 61, died Wednesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maryann Hammocks and a brother Timothy Kapl. Linda is survived by two daughters: Karen Mattocks and her husband Earnest of Raleigh and Rainy Dew...
Ray Stephenson
September 8, 1950
September 8, 1950 - January 17, 2012ANGIER - Ray Stephenson, Sr., 61, passed away Tuesday. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Norman and Thelma Woodall Stephenson. Ray was the owner and operator of Rays Hair Shop in Raleigh and cut hair for over 40 years.He love spending time with his family and lake...
Richard Douglas Brooks
July 15, 1950
July 15, 1950 - August 15, 2012 Kenly - Richard Douglas Brooks, 62, passed away August 15. He lived in Raleigh until three years ago, upon the passing of his wife. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 18, at 11AM, at ProvidenceUnitedMethodistChurchCemetery, 202 Providence Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC. Flowers may be sent to Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner....
John Thomas Cook
October 3, 1948
October 3, 1948 -July 27, 2011 RALEIGH - John Thomas Cook, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, in the presence of his family. For 25 years, he was the owner-operator of Thomas Cook Printing Co. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Wootens Chapel OFWB Church of Raleigh. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Johnny M. Waters
January 20, 1948
JAN. 20, 1948 - NOV. 11, 2011 RALEIGH - Johnny M. Waters, 63, a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church and a retired employee of the NC Dept. of Transportation, went home to be with Jesus Friday at his home while surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake Co., he was a Viet Nam Veteran and the...
Sammie C. Thornton
September 4, 1947
SEPTEMBER 4, 1947 - JULY 3, 2011 GARNER - Sammie Clive Thornton, 63, died Sunday following a prolonged illness. Born in 1947, Sammie was the youngest of 4 children born to Dorothy Eason Thornton and the lateAlonzo Thornton. Sammie served in the United States Air Force, proudly defending his country during the Vietnam War. Employed by the State of...
