Nina Joyce Moore
April 8, 2023
Nina Joyce Searcy Moore, 78, of Raleigh passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, after a battle with dementia.
Nina was born on December 21, 1944 to William Badger Searcy and Donia Barnell McLean in Bryson City, NC. After graduating from Graham High School in 1963 she studied at Piedmont Bible College. In 1963 she...
Bobby Wayne Strickland
April 7, 2023
Bobby Strickland, 74 of Willow Spring, NC passed away on April 7, 2023 surrounded by loved ones to join our other angels. He Is joining his mother, Francis Brown; his sister, Ann Jones and brother, Albert Strickland.
Bobby is survived by his beautiful wife, Mickie Strickland; his two daughters, Andrea Bartholomew (Jason) and Crystal Rich...
Lynwood Ray Blalock
April 7, 2023
Lynwood Ray Blalock, 73, of Willow Spring, passed away, on April 7th.
Ray was born at Rex hospital in Raleigh, NC, on August 12th, 1949. He was married to Betty Blalock on November 23rd, 1969.
Ray is survived by his spouse Betty Blalock, son Jeremy Blalock (Kathi), grandchildren Lillian and James...
Jimmy Lee Mitchell, Sr.
April 7, 2023
Jimmy Lee Mitchell, Sr, 76, of Fuquay-Varina, NC was born on April 5, 1947. He passed away on April 7, 2023.
He loved and was very proud of his wife and his family. He would tell everyone he met how he and his wife, Elizabeth Jean, met and how long they had been married. He...
Charles Glenwood Adams, Jr.
April 7, 2023
Charles Glenwood Adams Jr (Butch Adams), age 61, of Angier was born June 21st, 1961. He passed away April 7th, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda G. Adams of Angier; son, Charles Adams III; daughter-in-law, Shawna; grandchildren, Riley and Chandler; daughter, Alice Jackson and son-in-law, James Jr.; grandchildren,...
Mary Jo Meadows
April 6, 2023
Mary Jo Meadows, 72, of Garner, NC passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023. Mary Jo was born on December 18, 1950, she was the youngest of 11 children. She grew up in Hilton Village, West Virginia, a town she loved until she moved to North Carolina after graduating High School. Mary Jo was an Accountant at Clancy &...
Dellon "Dell" Hoyle Holt
April 5, 2023
Dell Holt, 86, of Garner, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a sudden illness.
Dell was born in Morganton, N.C. and later moved to Raleigh to attend King's College. Shortly afterwards and while working for Walker Martin, he met the love of his...
Betty Jane Harper
April 5, 2023
Betty Jane (Lum) Harper, 96, went to her heavenly home on April 5, 2023. She was born March 4, 1927 in Hagerstown Maryland and was the daughter of the late Hoye A. and Louise J. Lum.
Betty loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was active in her church in Grace United...
Frances Capps Stephenson
April 4, 2023
Frances Capps Stephenson, 95, went into the arms of Jesus at her home April 4, 2023. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late James Haywood and Sally Cornelia Capps.
Frances worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company for 20 years and became a plant supervisor and trainer. She met and married Melvin...
Carol Ann Theberge
April 4, 2023
Carol Ann Theberge, 72, passed away on April 4, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.
Carol was born in New Hampshire and moved to NC over 30 years ago. With the help of her daughter Anita, Carol was the successful owner/operator of White Oak Country Kennels in Garner for over 26 years.
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Caroline Louise Diehl Lee
April 4, 2023
RALEIGH – Caroline Louise Diehl Lee, 70, passed away unexpectedly on April 04, 2023. Caroline was born on March 02, 1953, in Wake County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Augustus Diehl and Mary Penn Diehl.
Caroline is survived by her loving daughter, Ariel Lee; sister, Penn D. Gruehn; brothers, William...
Donna Sue Murray
March 29, 2023
GARNER - Donna Sue Murray, 67, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
She was born in Carteret County on September 9, 1955, the daughter of the late William Morgan Murray and the late Norma Gaskill Murray. Donna retired on March 1, 2021, from WakeMed after...
Katherine "Katie" Sears
March 28, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA – Katherine “Katie” Sears, 27, passed away on Tuesday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Ruth McCollum Sears and the late Joseph Clark Sears.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her grandparents, Sue and Jerry Sears of Fuquay-Varina; step-sister, Shavonne Sears of...
Kevin Matthew Douglas
March 27, 2023
Kevin had a wicked sense of humor, could find a away to make anyone laugh. He enjoyed hunting, busting a move, and iced coffee. He could also be found making something delicious in the kitchen. Kevin is survived by his three daughters Mattea Gilley, Emily Douglas, and Marilyn Agabiti. He is also survived by his mother and sisters. He...
Callie Macon Sauls
March 27, 2023
Raleigh – Callie Macon Ray Sauls, 97, went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2023. She was born March 28, 1925, to Callie Minda Nipper Ray and Otho Claire Ray, in the Bayleaf area of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Callie met Jack Sauls on a blind date while she was attending Campbell Business School. He...
Everett Wayne Pittman
March 26, 2023
Everett Wayne Pittman, 81, entered his heavenly home on March 26, 2023 after a valiant battle with failing health. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Everett was born to the late Carlyn and Melba Bissey Pittman, in Rinard, Illinois on...
Roger Lee Jones, Jr.
March 25, 2023
Roger Lee Jones, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023. Roger was born on January 29, 1945, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was the son of the Virginia Dare Jones and the late Roger Lee Jones, Sr. Roger was a proud American, served honorably in the US Navy. He operated Ray’s Print Shop, in Fuquay Varina...
Lura "Ann" Williams
March 25, 2023
BENSON – Lura “Ann” Brinkley Williams, 74, passed away at her home on Saturday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Brinkley and Juanita Thompson Brinkley.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 31st in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier.
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Virginia B. Denton
March 24, 2023
Virginia B. Denton passed away on March 24, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She left behind her beloved husband of 69 years, Pete Denton, Sr. Her pride and joy were her children Teresa Atwood and Fiancé Dwayne, Carolyn Hunt, Pete Denton, Jr. and Debbie, the late Donald C. Denton and grandchildren Jason and Lauren...
Oscar Allen Sanders
March 24, 2023
Oscar Allen Sanders, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was 88 years old.
An electrician and craftsman who rarely encountered a problem he couldn’t solve, Allen was born on October 12, 1934, in Dade City, Florida, to...
