Bruce Hinton Jeffries, Sr.
September 1, 2011
RALEIGH - The checkered flag waved today, Bruce Hinton Jeffries, Sr., son of William W. Jeffries and Mary Stokes Jeffries, passed away at Hospice of Wake County on September 1, 2011.Shirley Austin Jeffries, his wife of 40 years passed away on May 1, 1990. A graveside services will be held 2:30 pm Sunday at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The...
Ben Carter Courts
August 28, 2011
Chapel Hill, NC. - Ben Carter Courts was born January 24, 1928, in Reidsville, NC. He passed away August 28, 2011 at the age of 83. He was one of six children. Ben served for two years in the U.S. Armys Signal Corps during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He received an AB in Physical Education and then went...
Joseph Rev. Bostick, Sr.
August 26, 2011
Rev. Joseph (Joe) K. Bostick, Sr., 89, went home to be with his Lord on August 26, 2011. Joe was born on July 4, 1922, in Greensboro, NC.His parents were Percy L. Bostick, Sr. and Bonnie Auman Bostick.His mom passed away when Joe was 7 years old.The Bosticks moved to Raleigh when Joe was 13, along with his step-mother,...
Jyles Jackson Jack Coggins
August 25, 2011
Jyles Jackson (Jack) Coggins went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2011, after a long life devoted to serving others. Though his body had grown weak from illness, he retained his lively sense of humor through his last days, and in the end, his passing was peaceful. The former Raleigh mayor was born in Mooresville,...
George (G.C.) Davis
August 19, 2011
GARNER - George Cleophas (G.C.) Davis of Garner, NC passed away on August 19, 2011 at Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Part of the Greatest Generation, George experienced first-hand the growth of North Carolina and America from a rural society to the modern world. George was born near Warsaw, NC in Duplin County and spent his early...
Edward Nelson Bell
August 18, 2011
Raleigh - Edward N. Bell, 63, passed away after a brief illness. Edward spent many years working as a dialysis technician. There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM Thursday August 18, 2011 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Family will receive friends after the service.Edward is survived by a sister; Marlene Hutchinson; two special nieces, Linda Dixon and...
Robert Kittrell Summers, Jr.
August 18, 2011
RALEIGH - Robert K. Summers, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday August 18, 2011. Robert worked for many years servicing printing equipment. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM Monday August 22, 2011 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends after the service. Robert was preceded in...
Dora Avery Baucom
August 13, 2011
GARNER - Dora A. Baucom, 89, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2011. Graveside service will be 11:00 am Tuesday August 16, 2011 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:30- 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Dora was preceded in death by her first husband, Gherman Ray...
Philip Ashley Munson
August 12, 2011
Louisburg - Philip Ashley Munson, 51, passed away unexpectedly, August 12, 2011. A Funeral Service will be held Monday evening at 7 PM in the chapel at Bryan - Lee Funeral Home 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh 27604.Ashley will be laid to rest in McLean, NY He is survived by his parents, Philip and Sandra Munson of McLean, NY,...
Jennifer Secrest
August 12, 2011
Raleigh - Jennifer Secrest, 37, went to be with her God on Friday, August 12, 2011. Jennifer was the daughter of Dianne Secrest, and the late Wilson Secrest, Jr.Jennifer was an active member of a Special Needs Class of Crossroads Church. Despite limitations she was a bright light to all who knew her, full of spirit and had an...
Lillie Mcmillian Stanley
August 11, 2011
Raleigh - Lillie McMillian Stanley, 85 passed away at home, August 11, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday August 15, 2011 at Wootens Chapel FWB Church. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Already waiting for her in heaven, loving daughter Frances Bailey and two great-great grandchildren. Lillie is survived by...
Matthew Harrison Stokes
August 11, 2011
Raleigh - Matthew Harrison Stokes, 31, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep August 11, 2011. Matt was born on January 2, 1980 in Raleigh to Felix and Jane Stokes, and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend. Matt grew up in Raleigh where he attended Forest Hills Baptist Church with his family and was baptized in 1992...
Albert George Edwards
August 7, 2011
December 3, 1916 - August 7, 2011 Reverend Albert George Edwards passed away at his home on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Born in Canada to Annabella Donald and William F. Edwards, he was raised by his grandparents in Scotland. He came to the United States to further his education. He began his studies at Georgia Tech and graduated from...
Frankie Elizabeth Betty Brunk
July 30, 2011
Clayton - Frankie Elizabeth Betty Brunk, 77, passed away peacefully in Clayton, NC, on the evening of July 30, 2011. Betty was born on February 17, 1934 in Buchanan, VA. She was a devoted wife and mother, a dedicated grandmother and a beloved friend. In addition to raising four children, she spent her life caring for those around her...
Anna Knowles Wise
July 30, 2011
RALEIGH - Anna K. Wise, 78, passed away Saturday July 30, 2011. Anna retired from Dorothea Dix Hospital as a nursing technician. She also sold Avon for many years and worked at the Garner Senior Center. She also worked at the Lighthouse. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Garner Advent Christian Church, burial to follow at...
John Benjamin J.B. Chatham
July 27, 2011
APR. 2, 1924 - JULY 27, 2011 ANGIER- John Benjamin J. B. Chatham, 87, passed away July 27, 2011 at his home. He was born to Ben and Lennel Chatham. J.B. served his country aboard the USS Stembell during World War II. He traveled extensively as a service manager with Morris and Associates until his retirement in 1987. He...
Robert Eugene Riley, Jr.
July 19, 2011
ROBERT EUGENE RILEY, JR.April 4, 1930 - July 19, 2011GARNER-Robert Eugene (Bob) Riley, Jr., 81 passed away Tuesday evening, July 19, 2011 at his home with his wife, family and private nurse by his side. He had been under the care of Heartland Hospice for the past fifteen months. He was born April 4, 1930 in Saltillo, Mississippi, son...
C.W. Gill
July 17, 2011
Raleigh - C.W. Gill Jr., 81, of High Point and former resident of Raleigh, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11am at Montlawn Memorial Park. C.W. was an avid sportsman and N.C. State fan. C.W. is survived by his wife, Brona, daughters, Donna and Jill, sons, Gregg and Glenn, seven...
Marion Charles Henderson, Jr.
July 14, 2011
Raleigh-Marion Charles Henderson Jr. (M.C. Henderson), born December 31, 1918 in Concord, N.C. passed away July 14, 2011. After graduating from High PointCollege in 1939, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served until 1947 as a certified pilot. He and his wife, Catherine Ellison Henderson of High Point, N.C., were married in 1942 and eventually settled...
Marsha Murray Walton
July 14, 2011
Marsha Murray Walton, 61, of Raleigh died Monday at her home. She was born in Wake County and was the daughter of the late William Truett Murray and Elizabeth Bell Murray. Marsha taught in the Wake County school system for 28 years at Northwoods, North Ridge and Underwood elementary schools. She is survived by her brother, David T. Murray,...
