OBITUARIES

Garner- Robin Annette Simpson, 38, passed away suddenly on Thursday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Franklin, PA and she was a graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, PA. Robin loved animals, baking, and supporting her church where she was a member of the Garner Church of God. Memorial Services will be held...

Angier - Gerald Edward Earley, 47, died Tuesday. He was the son of the late Atlas and Elizabeth Todd Earley. Memorial Service will be held Friday at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral, Angier.Surviving are his wife, Wendy Moore Earley, sons, Christopher Lee Earley of Apex, Dustin Lewis Earley of Holly Springs, Bryant Chase Earley and Joshua...

RALEIGH- Juanita English Mann, 88, died Wednesday. Born in Pender County, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Adeline Pigford English. Funeral services will be private. Survivors include her daughters, Gail M. Miller and husband, Jimmy of Raleigh and Renee’ M. Lee and husband, Phillip of Clayton; son, Don Mann of Raleigh; grandsons Nick and Joseph Mann...

Raleigh - Robert William Gillespy, 57, died Thursday. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton.Surviving are his wife, Sarah Sally Gillespy; daughters, Elizabeth Gillespy Annis and husband, Kevin of Willow Springss, Alisha Lynn Gillespy of Garner; sons, Brian Matthew Gillespy of Daytona Beach, FL and...

Garner - Donald O. Wade, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday. Don served proudly in the Navy during WWII and retired in 1989 from CP&L after 42 years of service. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11am at...

Angier - Mamie Bryant Ragan Smith, 96, passed away Tuesday morning. A native of Granville County she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Nancy Katie King Ragan.Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....

CLAYTON - Edna Bazen Joye, 91, died Sunday at her home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner. Burial will follow at MontlawnMemorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.Survivors: sons, Bill Joye and wife, Katy of Graham, Harry Joye and wife, Pat of Clayton;daughters, JoAnn...

Garner- Peggy Pate Howell, 74, died Thursday. A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Margaret Pate. Upon graduation from Pikeville High School, she married the love of her life, Ray Howell. Ray was enlisted in the Air Force and they were stationed in Greenville, Mississippi for four years. During this time, their...

Raleigh - Metz Mack Langston, 70, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Wake County he was the son of the late James Joel and Idabell Manning Langston. Mack, an avid fisherman, worked for St. Marys College for twenty four years. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Surviving:...

Raleigh - Orred Chandler Julien of Raleigh, NC died Friday, August 10. She had been a resident of and most happy at Brighton Gardens in Raleigh for the last three years. Born in Bethesda in Durham Co. on June 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Lucullus Cassius Chandler and Henry Alice Marshall Chandler. Using her education...

Josephine W. Simmons, 81, passed away Saturday. She was the daughter of the late William & Delia Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Weldon A. Simmons; four brothers, Fenner Thomas, William Purvis, James Howard, and Leon Earl; three sisters, Rachel Tankard, Edna Noe, and Nancy Rhem. Jo,...

Raleigh - Tim McGee drew his last breath on Monday night, at Glencare of Pink Hill, NC. He has gone on to be with Jesus and be reunited with friends and loved ones who have gone on before him.Tim grew up in Raleigh and attended school in Garner. He was a NASCAR race fan and raced his own Chevy...

Angier - Blanche Ogburn DuPree, 86, died Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo Carl and Hattie Williams Ogburn. She was preceded in death by siblings Gladys O. Woodley, Dr. Leon N. Ogburn, Leonard I. Ogburn, and Edna O. Parry. Blanche graduated from East Carolina Teachers College and taught school in Harnett County for 38 years. Her...

GARNER-Janet Matthews Stephenson, 77, of 413 Avery Street, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Janet is finally at peace after many years of illness. Her body finally surrendered to cancer and we are thankful she will never have to suffer again. She is now in the care of her Lord and Savior. Funeral Services will be...

GARNER- Betty Jean Bryan, 78, passed away February 10th with her nephew, David, at her side. A native of Wake County, she was the last surviving child of Paul Lee Bryan, Sr. and Bettie Buffaloe Bryan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Catherine Bryan, Lottie Bryan, Mary Elizabeth Bryan, Anne Bryan, Millie Bagwell...

Garner - Michael J. Meese, 44 passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ingraham Meese.Survivors include his wife of 14 years; Tricia...

CLAYTON - Dick Ritchie 55 of Loop Road, Clayton passed away at home on Monday after many years of complications related to a motorcycle accident injury which confined him to a wheelchair since 1991. His mother, wife and a friend were at his bedside. Dick is survived by his mother, Bonnie Ritchie of Jonesboro, LA; wife, Karen A. Tripp...

Helen Hobby Britt, 88, retired employee with Western Electric, died Tuesday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Thomas Hobby, Sr. and Blanche Johnson Hobby. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Mullins and...

William F. Creech, 75, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. William loved his family and especially his grandchildren, Zachary and MacKenzie. William was owner/operator of Professional Carpets, Inc. for over 30 years. He also worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter for six years where he loved to meet new people. He was a big Nascar fan...

Angier - Jeffrey Bryce Hardin, 62, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina.Surviving are his wife, Anne Johnson Hardin, son, David Michael Hardin, father, Lester B. Hardin and wife, Magalene, brother,...