OBITUARIES

GARNER- John Milton Taylor, 74, passed away at his home. A native of Reidsville, NC, he was the son of Nell Knight Taylor and the late John Raymond Taylor. In 1991, after 30 years service, he retired as a Lieutenant and Director of Training from the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday at Bryan-Lee...

Clayton - Cynthia Farrar Pratt, 38, died Tuesday. She is the daughter of Queen Raspberry Farrar and the late Eugene Farrar, Sr. She is survived by her husband Malcolm Pratt; children Bryce and Jaden Pratt, both of the home; brother, Eugene Farrar, Jr.; 6 half-sisters and 2 half-brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday...

ANGIER - James Lloyd Holland, Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday night at SECU Hospice Home in Smithfield. A native of Johnston County he was the son of the late James Lloyd Holland, Sr., and Joyce Beasley Holland. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Plainview Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Surviving...

Eleanor Packer Bowen, 68, died Sunday at her residence. A native of Sampson Co., she was the daughter of the late Swindell and Mary Packer. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ethel Raynor. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am at St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church, Garner. Burial will follow...

Raleigh - Charles W. Motley, Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 25. Described in the 1943 Oak Leaf, the Hugh Morson High School yearbook, with the phrase One inch of joy surmounts of grief, because to laugh is prayer to the man. Charles William Motley epitomizes a man who could make the best of any situation. His winning...

Raleigh - Jimmy Glenn Nobling, 65, a 32 year, retired employee of Air Products died Wednesday. A huge NASCAR fan he loved spending time at the beach and helping others.A Memorial Service will be 6:30 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at the home of Guynell...

ANGIER - Wayne Carl Coats, 92, retired owner and operator of Electric Sales and Service, died Friday. A life long resident of Angier, he was the son of the late William Amos Coats, Sr. and Dessie Stephenson Coats. He was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church, Angier OES Chapter 351 and Angier Masonic Lodge 686 where he served...

RALEIGH- Samuel Ray Collins, Sr., 91, of 4826 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh (Garner), died Wednesday at The Laurels in Garner. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late William Herman and Dora Wilder Collins. He was a shoe salesman at Belks, a salesman for Burnettes Home Supply, co-owner of Collins-Warren Drive-In and a sales engineer for Toledo...

Clara Britt Holland, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday at Wake Medical Center. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry DeLeon Britt and Clida Mae Davis Britt. She was a longtime member of Hayes Chapel Christian Church and a believer in Christ. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday at Hayes Chapel...

Zeb Smith, 70, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Survivors include his wife, Kay; mother, Iona; children, Josh, Connie (Kurt), Karen (Regis), Ricky, Cheryl (Howard); 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers Roy (Tina) and Donald; a large and loving...

Garner - Eunice Barrow, 97, formerly of 121 Broughton Street, went peacefully to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of June 9th at Litchford Falls Healthcare in Raleigh. Born in Franklin County, Eunice was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Flora Blackley House. In addition to her parents, Eunice was preceded in death by...

RALEIGH - Angela Glover Young, 49, died Friday. She was employed with the Department of Revenue for 25 years and served as a administrative secretary. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Inwood Baptist Church. 3700 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, 27603. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Ronnie Young; daughter,...

Raleigh- Dorothy Ann Thompson McCallum, 88, died Tuesday evening at Stewart Health Center. She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles Boisfeuillet Thompson, Sr. and Helen Stebbins Thompson. She grew up in Augusta, GA.She received her Bachelors degree from Georgia State College for Women (Milledgeville) and a Masters in Physical Education at Smith College (MA). She taught...

ANGIER -Larry Lee Blalock, Sr. 74, passed away on Saturday.A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Snow and Annie Seagroves Blalock.Funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.Larry is survived by his wife; Barbara Partin Blalock, daughters; Vicky Matthews and...

CLAYTON – Spencer R. Quick, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Spencer S. and Alyda Robinson Quick. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Barbara...

RALEIGH - Lorretta Lynn Rideout Libby, 40, passed away Tuesday at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born in Bangor, Maine, she is the daughter of Bruce and Deanna Rideout. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner. The family will receive friends at the church from 10-11:00 am prior to the service. In...

Raleigh - Kimberly Bullock Britt, 50, died Saturday at her home. Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Survivors include her husband, Dallas V. Britt; son, Tyler Bullock Britt; mother, Edith Bullock Johnson; step-daughter, Heather Britt and step-grandchildren, Britt, Bailey and Erica...

Raleigh - Joseph R. Salem, Sr. of Raleigh, age 102, peacefully departed this earth on Tuesday June 28, 2011 from his home to be reunited with his wife of 66 years, Amelia. Joe was born May 5, 1909, to Shikery and Freda Salem in the Village of Hammana, Lebanon. His father, Shikery, left his homeland of Lebanon, a French...

ANGIER - Margaret Cash Johnson, 84, died Wednesday. A native of Chatham county, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Estelle Bowling Cash. God took Ma home to be with him where she is one happy angel, finally getting to see Pa again. She is once again whole and we’re sure she is cooking fried chicken...

GARNER - Sally Batchelor McCabe, 74, died Sunday at her home. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bethanie Wheeler Batchelor. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Garner Free Will Baptist Church with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her daughters, Karen M. Lee and husband, Charlie...