Lou Ellen Gardner Kline
March 30, 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina - On March 30, 2024, Lou Gardner Kline departed this life after a serious fall on December 23, 2023, and continuous care at WakeMed Hospital and the Stewart Health Center of Springmoor Retirement Community. Lou was the only child of William Aaron Gardner and Alva Lee Jones Gardner of Pinetops, NC.
Following...
Paul Kreuz
March 30, 2024
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 30, surrounded by his family, Paul Edward Kreuz, 72, left this world after a lengthy battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Paul had a larger-than-life personality; his sharp wit, infectious sense of humor and warmth won him friends everywhere he went. He was boisterous and strong-willed, but also tender and caring, especially when it...
Barbara Jane Prather
March 29, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC – Barbara Jane Prather, 83, passed away at Wake Medical Center in Cary. Born in Marion County, WV she was the daughter of the late Allen Martin Knight and Mabel Rudy Knight.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11:00 am in the chapel of the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Marvin "Mitchel" Spivey
March 28, 2024
WILLOW SPRING- Marvin Mitchel Spivey, 85, went to be with the Lord on March 28. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Treva Ogburn Spivey. He was the son of the late Marvin Lafayette Spivey and Margie Pollard Spivey.
Mitchel loved the Lord, his family, and his friends. He enjoyed working on...
Joseph Leo Ennis
March 28, 2024
Joseph Leo Ennis, 84 of Apex, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1939, to the late Leo and Virginia Pulley Ennis, and is also preceded in death by his sister, Claudia Elizebeth Ennis and his grandson, William Joseph Ennis.
Joseph grew up...
Dell Matthew Smith
March 28, 2024
Dell Matthew Smith, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Born on March 8, 1943 in Hollywood, CA to the late Eugene Page and Edna Desrosiers Smith, Dell was raised in Stratford, CT. He proudly served his country as an officer in the US Army and was deployed in Vietnam. He enjoyed bird watching, baking bread, manning the...
Thomas Lester Stancil
March 28, 2024
ANGIER- Thomas Lester Stancil, 76, passed away Thursday at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. He faithfully fulfilled his role as the family patriarch, always leading by example. He served his father on the farm, his country in the army, the community through surveying, his family in all things, and his Savior throughout his life. His...
Thomas G. Wood, Sr.
March 26, 2024
FUQUAY-VARINA – Thomas Gerald “Jerry” Wood, Sr., passed away on Tuesday at the VA Hospital in Durham, NC. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Aubrey Lewis Wood, Sr. and Alma Pauline Weathers Wood.
He retired from 20 years of service with the US Army. He never met a stranger. He...
Bobbie Harvey Broadwell
March 25, 2024
Angier — Bob Harvey Broadwell, 95, died on March 25, 2024, following a period of declining health.
He was born April 12, 1928, in Harnett County, the youngest son of Walter J. and Estelle S. Broadwell. A veteran, he served in the US Army at Fort Hood, Texas. He retired from USS Agri-Chemicals, where he...
Shirley Bullock
March 25, 2024
Shirley Ann Bullock, 87, was called home by Christ on Monday, March 25, 2024.
There will be a visitation starting at 12:00 pm with a funeral service following at 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh.
Mrs. Bullock was born in Oxford, North Carolina. Shirley always put...
Catherine Johnson Tutor
March 25, 2024
Catherine (Kitty) Johnson Tutor, age 93, of Fuquay-Varina, NC died Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born July 15, 1930 in Wake County, NC to the late Clennie Hubert and Kate Chaffin Johnson and she was the widow of the late Paul M. Tutor.
She is survived by her son, Carl Johnson Tutor and his...
Don Ray Langdon
March 24, 2024
ANGIER – Don Ray Langdon, 90, passed away on Sunday at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Dester Alonzo Langdon and Lector Matthews Langdon.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 pm at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at...
William Alvin Stephens
March 24, 2024
William Alvin Stephens, 74, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Born in Wake County, he was preceded in death by his parents Katherine Kelly Stephens and Robert Alvin Stephens.
Additionally, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Stutts) Stephens and brother, Davy Stephens.
He is survived by his...
Donald James Woolard
March 23, 2024
Donald James Woolard, age 79, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 29, 2024 at McCuller’s Community Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Mr. Woolard was born August 2, 1944 in Wake County to the late Alie Ashworth Woolard...
Steven Wayne Doak
March 23, 2024
Steven Wayne Doak, 59- years old of Four Oaks, NC left peacefully early Saturday morning, March 23, 2024, to be with Jesus after an 8-month battle with cancer. His last days were spent at home where in his words, Steven said, “I worked my whole life for this farm, and this is where I want to be.”
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Stephanie Thompson Ezzell
March 20, 2024
After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie Ezzell passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024 at her home in Raleigh North Carolina, surrounded by her family. Stephanie was born on March 29, 1951, in Kinston NC, to the late Perry Wilson Thompson and Jewel Hare Thompson.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Walter...
Paul Francis Murphy
March 19, 2024
Paul Francis Murphy – husband, son, uncle, brother, friend – 59, of Knightdale, NC, exited stage left, Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 following sudden illness.
More importantly, in his final curtain call, Paul was surrounded by music he loved, the inappropriate humor and laughter of friends and chosen family, and the unwavering love of his biggest...
Leroy Groom Simpkins
March 18, 2024
LeRoy (Roy) Groom Simpkins, born August 7, 1937 peacefully passed away on March 18, 2024. Born in Millville New Jersey, Roy joined LeRoy D. And Sophia M Simpkins as their only child. Taught at an early age in Sunday school, Roy received Jesus at the age of 12 at a Youth For Christ Billy Graham event at Trinity Methodist...
Joe Sears
March 17, 2024
Benny Joe Sears, 74, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2024 after a two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a life-long Harnett County resident and was born to the late Coy and Exie Lee Sears on April 17, 1949.
Joe was the husband to the late Barbara...
