Joseph "Joe" Andrews
April 22, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Joseph “Joe” Andrews, 86, passed away at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Monday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Carlie Andrews and Lilly Pearl Parrish Andrews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial...
Alma Elizabeth Shaffer
April 21, 2024
Alma Elizabeth “Betty” Shaffer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Betty was predeceased by her husband Donald B. Shaffer, son William B. Shaffer, daughter Elaine Faye Gonella, and granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Gonella. She is survived by son Sanford L. Shaffer, daughter Marilyn J. Rimmer,
brother Donald F. Housholder, seven grandchildren,...
Marvin Lewis Bradley
April 21, 2024
Marvin “Bill” Lewis Bradley
A burial celebrating the life of Marvin Lewis Bradley, 95, of Raleigh, who died April 21, 2024, will be April 29, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Wilmington National Cemetery. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends who will forever hold the memory of him close to their...
Dennis Ray Barbour
April 20, 2024
Dennis Ray Barbour, 69, of Raleigh, NC passed away late Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Dennis was born May 14, 1954 in Raleigh, NC. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mavis Carraway, his father, Dewey Ray Barbour, and cousin, Catherine Davis. He is survived by his wife, Caron Sue Barbour, and two...
Anna Jean Blalock
April 20, 2024
Anna Jean Blalock, 74, of Angier, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April, 20, 2024. Anna was born in Queens, NY to the late Arthur and Helen Koenemund Sr.
Anna is survived by her husband of 51 years, Phillip Blalock; sons, James Blalock (Nancy), of Erwin, John Blalock (Nichele) of Monroe, and Scott...
Ralph Louis Townes
April 19, 2024
RALEIGH – Ralph Louis Townes, 71, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at UNC-Rex Healthcare in Raleigh following an unexpected decline in health.
He was born in Raleigh on August 15, 1952, the son of Richard S. Townes and Norma Elizabeth Lawrence Townes. Ralph attended Enloe High School.
Ralph was a...
Mary Catherine Mitchell
April 19, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Mitchell announces her passing on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a 25-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 72 when she died at the Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington, N.C.
Mary was born in Manchester, Md., the seventh of eight children...
C. Fletcher Womble, Jr.
April 18, 2024
Dr. C. Fletcher Womble, Jr., 94, of Cary, NC, passed away on April 18, 2024.
Fletcher was born on August 8, 1929, in High Point, NC, to the late Rev. Cornelius F. Womble, Sr. and Hettie Carroll Womble.
The son of a Methodist Minister, he grew up in the Piedmont region...
Herbert Reichlin
April 18, 2024
RALEIGH - Herbert Reichlin, 98, died at home on April 18, 2024. A proud WWII vet and recipient of a Purple Heart, Herb served in Patton's Third Army, 90th Infantry Division, 359th Regiment Company. He enlisted at 18 and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, sustaining grievous injuries, from which he recovered after years of hospitalization in...
Margaret May Macrae
April 18, 2024
Margaret “Peg” Newman MacRae, age 99, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 18, 2024.
Peg was an amazing woman who touched many lives and an inspiration to all that knew her. She had many talents and loved painting, cooking, and sewing. Her talent for sewing led to owning her own business customizing in...
Alfred Leon Bumpus, Jr.
April 18, 2024
In loving memory of Alfred (Al) Bumpus of Raleigh, NC, who went to heaven on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born on September 1, 1955, in Daviess County, KY, he lived a life dedicated to his family and his faith.
Al was the beloved husband of Debbie Fogleman-Bumpus; faithful father to Stefanie Bumpus McBride (Grant) of...
Nancy Lou Raybon
April 16, 2024
Nancy Lou Belvin Raybon, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wellington Healthcare and Rehab. Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Eddie” Raybon in 2022.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 19, 2024 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Interment will follow...
Roy Lee Adams, Jr.
April 15, 2024
ANGIER – Roy Lee Adams Jr., 83, passed away on Monday at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Roy Lee Adams, Sr. and Blanch Owen Adams.
Roy Lee loved nothing more to spend time with his family and friends, especially if they had something...
Barbara Anne Reynolds
April 14, 2024
Barbara Anne Reynolds (Marcy) passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh, NC. She was 89 years old and preceded in death by her husband, Gordon.
Barbara was born on February 26, 1935 to Earl and Marjorie Marcy in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. She is...
Dean King
April 14, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Glenna “Dean” King, 62, passed away on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Abingdon, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy Glen Moore and Elizabeth McCray Moore. Dean was a loving wife, mother, and Nana and will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. She fought...
Mavis Ann Green
April 13, 2024
Mavis Ann Tart Green, 78, of Garner, passed away, April 13, 2024. A native of Vance County, Ann was born July 1, 1945 to the late Odell and Inez Clark Tart. Ann worked for the NCSU Agricultural Department for many years before retiring. She was always the caregiver of her family and lived for the babies, always making sure...
Rebecca Neal Lee
April 13, 2024
Rebecca Gaskins Lee was born on October 23, 1938, to the late John Luther Gaskins and Annie Elizabeth Dupree Gaskins in Raleigh, North Carolina. She had five sisters and one brother. She graduated from Broughton High School in 1957, got married in 1958, and had her firstborn son, David Craig Johnson in 1959. Her second born son, Alan Keith...
Bettie Jane Cox
April 13, 2024
Ms. Bettie Powell Cox, age 93, of Raleigh, NC died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. She was born on October 15, 1930, the only child to the late Richard Allen Powell and Donnie Britt Powell.
She is survived by her son, Richard Allen Cox of Willow Spring, NC.
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James "Herman" Brooks
April 12, 2024
GARNER – James “Herman” Brooks, 77, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. Herman was born on February 11, 1947, in Kentucky, and was the son of the late Jesse James Brooks and Mildred May Neil.
He will be missed dearly and those close to him will forever hold the memory of him in their...
Jerrie Raynor Peterson
April 11, 2024
Raleigh – Jerrie Raynor Peterson, 91, of Raleigh, passed away on April 11, 2024. A native of Wake County, Jerrie was born on October 6, 1932, to the late Paul and Maude Warren Raynor.
Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 1PM, at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh,...
