OBITUARIES

Little River, SC -Ronald Eugene Wilkins, 63, formerly of Garner, died Sunday. He was the son of the late Robert Paul Wilkins, Sr. and Ruth Senter Wilkins. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Caraleigh Baptist Church with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Wilkins Smith and son-in-law, David; sister,...

GARNER, NC - Meri Janet West, 62, died quietly, at home, with family at her side. The night before her death, Meri had held her sisters hand and said, Its coming-not right now, but its close. She had previously spoken with her family about dying, wondering what it would be like, but always stated that she was not afraid....

Jerry Earl Sumner, 76, passed away Friday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday at Garner Advent Christian Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30-1:30 prior to the service. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Brenda...

BENSON - Brent Tracy Slick Barnhill, 45, died Saturday at Duke Hospital in Durham. He was the son of Diane Barnhill and the late James Barnhill. He was preceded by a daughter, Seciley Vatoria Barnhill. Mr. Barnhill joined the Garner Volunteer Fire Department at 17 and served for over 25 years. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at...

GARNER - Opal Matthews Moore Norris, 86, died Monday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late M. F. Matthews and Alma Kinsey Matthews. She attended Meadow High School and Hardbargers Business College. She performed office duties for several years and then became a nurses aid and was employed with Eldercare until her retirement. Funeral service...

GARNER- Doris Marie Mims Allen, 75, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Doris was the daughter of the late Charlie and Thelma Stephenson Mims. Doris was a teacher for a local daycare for many years. Funeral service will be Monday, 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Four...

Raleigh -Bobby Howell Shearin, 75, passed away Friday. Bobby was born in Franklin County, raised in Warren County and has spent the last 45 years living in Wake County. Mr. Shearin was the son of the late Roy Lee and Laura Denton Shearin. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at...

ANGIER - Jane Smith Tutor, 81, of 280 Montague Road passed away Tuesday morning. A native of Harnett County she is the daughter of the late Clyde and Letha Hockaday Smith. She was a member of the Angier Baptist Church and was a founder, volunteer for over twenty years and board member of Hospice of Harnett Co. She was...

Richard Michael Rhodes, 58, died Sunday. Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of the late Lawrence Simpson Rhodes, Jr. and Esther Louise Geddings Rhodes. Funeral Service will be 6:00 pm Thursday at Faith Community Church, 2180 Steel Bridge Rd., Clayton. (www.fcc-clayton.com)The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Survivors include his fiance, Lupe Boyle;...

Raleigh - Charles Brent Liles, 44, owner and operator of PC Holistics, passed away on Thursday, Brent was a loving and caring son, brother, and uncle. Brent is survived by his mother and father, Marian Mullen Lilesand Charles Gerald Liles; his sister and brother-in-law, Sheila Liles Churn and David Churn; and two nephews, Wesley Churn and Lile Grey Churn....

Willow Spring- SSGT-USAF, Bobby Nelson Thrower, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be 12:00 pm Thursday at New Hope Alliance Church, 2642 Old Fairground Road, Angier, NC 27501. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday...

Garner - Rosa Meekins Patterson Wilson, 80, died Monday. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ida Carlyle Patterson.Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Survivors include sons, Ron...

GARNER - Doris House Burton, 57, died Thursday. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late, Ernest Edward House, Sr. and Ethel Woodell House. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner.. Burial to follow at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving husband of 23 years John William Burton; son, Daniel John Burton...

Clara Wilson Williams, 92, died Thursday. A native of Chatham County, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Vernie Green Wilson. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Mrs. Williams was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh. Survivors include her husband of sixty-six years, Paul...

Raleigh - Raeann Boone Martin (Mimi), 76, died Jan. 19 of heart failure. She was a graduate of Towson University and taught Kindergarten and Preschool for over 50 years.She served and loved Jesus above all and leaves behind a legacy of love to her family and countless students.She was a member of Lillington Baptist Church and taught Sunday school...

Raleigh - Tyler Fox Viscardi, 20, died Friday, August 1. Tyler was born and grew up in Greenville, NC. He attended the St. Peters Catholic School, and went on to the Arendell Parrott Academy of Kinston, from which he graduated high school. He made friends easily, and had many devoted close friends that he met through school and his...

RALEIGH - William D. Goins, 84 passed away at home on Saturday. Born in Moore County, he was the son of the late Riley and Mary Morrison Goins. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Inwood Baptist Church with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his daughter, Diane Knowles; son, Derek Goins and wife,...

ANGIER - Henry David Jones, 70, of Angier, died Saturday. He was the former owner of Royal Cleaners and Plaza Tire and Auto. A native of Chatham Co. and long time resident of Angier, he was the son of Peggy Jones and the late Paul L. Jones. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...

Earl Partin, 78, of Garner, passed away at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Johnie and Arlie Partin. Earl worked for over 30 years as a U.S. Postmaster, he also worked for the State of N.C for several years. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, Feb....

Angier - Christine N. Norris, 86, passed away on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late James and Esther Norris.Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow at Red Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, Coats. Surviving are her children,...