Andrea Gaunt Mccormick
October 9, 2023
Andrea (Ann) Gaunt McCormick, 73, passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by family on Monday October 9th.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Louise Barentine Gaunt.
She is survived by her father Charles Gaunt, brother Rick and Eddie and husband of 31 years, Dan.
She...
Hazel Lucas Dixon
October 9, 2023
RALEIGH – Hazel Lucas Dixon, 91, passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 9, 2023.
She was born in Wilson County on June 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Bennie and Mattie Lucas. Hazel retired from the NCDMV in Raleigh after many years of service. She was an active member of Emmanuel...
Mayward M. Bullock
October 8, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA– Mayward Morris Bullock, 93, passed away on Sunday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Osborne Bullock and Eula Knight Bullock.
A celebration of Mayward’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends...
William A. Whitfield, Jr.
October 8, 2023
William A. Whitfield, Jr., 79, passed away on October 8, 2023. A native of Hyde County, William was born August 9, 1944, to the late William Arnold, Sr., and Bertha Spencer Whitfield.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Benson Road, Garner,...
Ellen Irene Cuccioli
October 8, 2023
FUQUAY - VARINA – Ellen Irene Cuccioli, 94, passed away at Avendelle Assisted Living Center on Sunday, October 8. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Pennstrom and Louise Platt Pennstrom.
Her graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 15th at 2:00 pm at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens in...
Robert George Kaufman
October 7, 2023
Robert George Kaufman was born on December 9, 1941 to Helen and Nathaniel Kaufman in Brooklyn, New York. As a longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, Robert attended The University of Southern California and worked as an Architect for many years prior to receiving his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University.
Robert is survived by his wife of...
Lillie Mae Cooper
October 6, 2023
GARNER– Lillie Mae Johnson Cooper, 88, passed away on October 6, 2023. A native of Johnston County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson and Ida Johnson. Lillie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was kind and caring to anyone who crossed her path.
In addition to her...
Betty Horne Matthews
October 6, 2023
Garner – Betty Horne Matthews, 86, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George and Sue Horne.
Family will receive friends at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner on Wednesday, October 11, at 12:00 pm. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm.
Survivors include her...
Charles Mark Massey
October 4, 2023
Mark Massey, 60, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2023, with family by his side. He was a native of Wake County and a proud member of the Garner community.
Mark was the son of Charles Edward Massey and Shirley Temple Best Massey. He grew up with sisters, Susan and Erin, practicing for his then...
Phillip Mccoy Pearce
October 3, 2023
Phillip McCoy Pearce, 82, passed away surrounded by his family on October 3, 2023. Born to Ivey Owen Pearce and Lillie Frances Pearce on September 13, 1941 in Franklin County, North Carolina, Phillip was the youngest of 6 children. Upon graduating high school, he began his career at Dorothea Dix Hospital as an intake nurse. On January 5, 1970,...
Bobbie Bates Underwood
October 3, 2023
Bobbie Bates Underwood, 90, passed away in the early morning hours of October 3, 2023,
after a short illness.
Bobbie grew up in Smithfield in Johnston County with his parents and 5 brothers. He joined the
Navy right after graduating from high school and was stationed in Norfolk as an airplane...
Joseph Antonio Demelo
October 2, 2023
Joseph Antonio DeMelo, age 79, of Raleigh, NC died Monday, October 2, 2023 in his home with his loving family. He was born May 12, 1944 in Portugal to the late Manuel and Maria DeMelo.
He is survived by his wife, Lerena DeMelo; his daughter, Debra Rodrigues; his step-daughter, Linda Santos; his step-son, Steven Dutra...
Patricia (Patsy) Williams Hamrick
October 2, 2023
Patricia (Patsy) Williams Hamrick, 81, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home October 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, N.I. and Elizabeth Williams.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David; sons, Heath (Tammy) and Jason (Kerry); six grandchildren, Megan Holton (Jeremy), Madison Hernandez (David), Savannah, CC, Booth...
James Lacy Hobby, Jr.
October 1, 2023
James Lacy Hobby, Jr. 84 passed away peacefully, Sunday October 1, 2023, with family by his side.
He worked many years with the U-Haul Corporation followed by CC Mangum and then eighteen years with Gelder & Associates Road Construction Crew before retiring in 2021.
Affectionately known as Lacy to friends and...
Leona "Lee" Marshburn Bryan
September 30, 2023
Leona “Lee” Marshburn Bryan, 89, went home to her loving Savior’s arms, on September 30, 2023. Lee was the eldest of six children, born November 9, 1933, to Norman and Edna Naomi Crews Marshburn. She is preceded in death by her parents, four of her siblings, and her husband of 65 years, Wiley Barnes Bryan.
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Algon George Grange
September 29, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. – Algon George Grange, 101, formerly of Jamaica, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Universal Healthcare in Raleigh.
He was born in Blackstonedge, St. Ann, Jamaica on April 3, 1922, the son of the late George “Blazer” Grange and Doris “Granny” Dougal. Algon Grange graduated from...
Thomas Granville Westfall
September 27, 2023
CLAYTON - Thomas Granville Westfall, age 76, of Clayton passed away at home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after a three-year battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life and Witness to The Resurrection will be held at 5 PM on Sunday, October 1 at Discovery Church, Clayton NC.
Tom was a...
Steven Lewis Batts
September 26, 2023
CLAYTON– Steven Lewis Batts, 70, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2023. A native of Wake County, North Carolina, he was the son of Jasper Batts and the late Frances Lundy Batts. Steven was a loving husband, father, and devoted grandfather.
Steven was married to his best friend Dale Batts for over 38 years, but...
Louise Harris Elmore
September 24, 2023
Louise H. Elmore 82, joined her Heavenly Father and Family, on September 24, 2023. Louise is preceded in death by her husband, John Corbett Elmore; parents, Elzie Jones Harris, Myrtie Florence Harris, and her brother, George Calvin Harris.
Louise is survived by her daughter, Selina Shirley Hudson; stepdaughter, Libby Hudson; grandsons, Eric Hudson and wife,...
Marion Benton Pleasant, Iii
September 23, 2023
Marion Benton Pleasant III, 68, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Ben was born in Durham, NC and was the son of the late Marion Benton Pleasant II and the late Betty Talley Pleasant. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Pleasant.
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