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,...
Billie Braxton Jones
April 11, 2024
Billie Braxton Jones, 96, passed away in the evening hours of Thursday, April 11, 2024.
She was born in Durham County on April 9, 1928, the daughter of the late James Monroe Braxton and Hallie Fowler Braxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Earl Jones; and by her sisters,...
Stephen C. Currin
April 9, 2024
Fuquay-Varina– Stephen C. Currin, 71, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 9, 2024. A native of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, Steve was born on January 25, 1953, to the late Dovie Stephenson Currin Painter and Julius C. Currin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Michelle Denise Mann Young
April 9, 2024
RALEIGH – Michelle Denise Mann Young, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Wake County on July 24, 1981, the daughter of Dennis and Linda Mann. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Mann; grandparents, Charles and Cola Mae Mann, and Janie Self; and...
Doris Brunilda Rodriguez
April 9, 2024
My mother was born Doris Brunilda Gonzalez Martinez.
She was one of 7 children born to parents Florencio Gonzalez and Ramona Martinez on December 9th, 1930 in Cayey, Puerto Rico.
Her father who, according to my mother, was a very respected barber, which was his profession. His clients included teachers, policemen...
Sandra Jones Holleman
April 9, 2024
Raleigh – Sandra Jones Holleman, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. A Raleigh native, Sandra was born July 1, 1945 to the late William and Louise Honeycutt Jones.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh. The family will receive friends...
Hubert V. Westbrook
April 8, 2024
GARNER– Hubert V. Westbrook, 87, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. A native of Sampson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Marion Westbrook and Emma Westbrook.
In addition to his parents, Hubert is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Westbrook.
Hubert was...
Eva Keene
April 7, 2024
Raleigh – Eva Williford Keene (94), passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. A native of Sampson County, Eva was born September 27, 1929, to the late William (Bill) and Rella Tadlock Williford. She was employed with Dorothea Dix Hospital as a healthcare technician for twenty-five (25) years. After her retirement she enjoyed her family, grandkids and traveling.
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Dick Storck
April 6, 2024
RALEIGH – Dick Storck, 81, passed away in the evening hours of Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home in the historic district of Raleigh, following a period of declining health.
Dick was born in the Bronx, New York on August 26, 1942, the son of the late Phillip David Storck and Mabel Hyde Storck....
Linda Faye Peters
April 6, 2024
ANGIER - Linda Faye Peters, 80, of Angier, N.C., passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Visitation will be from 6pm-8pm Wednesday, April 10th , 2024 at Bryan Lee Funeral Home in Angier. Funeral Services will be at 11am Thursday, April 11 th , 2024 at Plainview Presbyterian Church with...
Patrick Joseph Williams
April 6, 2024
Patrick Joseph Williams, 82, passed away early morning April 6th, 2024. In his final days, his beloved four daughters were able to spend time with him at his bedside. Anyone that knew Patrick knows how much comfort this must have brought him as his daughters were his pride and joy.
With his passing, he joins...
Margaret Clarke Williams
April 5, 2024
Lillington- Margaret Susan Clarke Williams, 69, passed from this life and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom she had a strong faith in on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Beaufort County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Burwell Edward Clarke and Vivian Frances Helms Clarke.
Margaret...
Jerry Thomas Bagwell
April 5, 2024
Jerry Thomas Bagwell, age 66 of Newport, NC died Friday, April 5, 2024 in his home. He was born April 23, 1957 in Wake County to the late Alton Thomas Bagwell and Mary Lou Flowers.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Powell Bagwell of the home; his sons, Jonathan Thomas Bagwell of Newport, NC...
Geraldine Smith Probert
April 5, 2024
On April 5, 2024, Geraldine (Gerry) Smith Probert went to be with Jesus. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 4, 1936, and was the youngest of the nine children of Thomas Watson Smith, Sr. and Anna Bradford Anderson Smith. Growing up in the Depression, she “never knew we were poor. There was so much love in our...
James Leroy Cribb
April 3, 2024
Leroy Cribb, 90, of Laurinburg, NC, passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1933, in Scotland County, North Carolina.
Leroy was known for his gentle disposition, marked by kindness, helpfulness, and a peaceful demeanor, coupled with a delightful sense of humor. He was loved by those who had the pleasure...
Hayden Alexander Smart
April 3, 2024
Hayden Alexander Smart entered Heaven on Thursday, April 3, 2024. At just 18 years of age, Hayden nevertheless made his mark on this world, bringing his gifts of light and joy to his family and everyone who knew him.
Always one to help those who needed it, Hayden often helped his elderly next-door neighbor with her yard...
Linda Messer Jackson
April 2, 2024
Linda Messer Jackson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born September 3, 1946 in Johnston County to Worth and Virgina Messer. Linda retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles after 30 yrs of service. She enjoyed trips to the beach, spending time with family and most importantly time with her grandchildren.
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