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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Elizabeth Milstead
September 20, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA - Elizabeth Goodman Milstead, 97, died September 20, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.
She was born in 1926 in Landis, NC, and is survived by her daughter, Cathy Milstead Tolar, son, George Edward Milstead, and granddaughters Ann Tolar Davis and Mary Beth Milstead Waltman. She was preceded in death by her...
Linda D Spence
September 20, 2023
Linda D. Spence, 79, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023.
Linda is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Edward C. Spence, Jr., and her daughters, Amanda Spence Allen and her husband Scott, and Erin Platts and her husband David, and her four grandchildren: Spence Allen, Gabriella Allen, Keely Platts,...
Paul A. Dreyfus, Sr.
September 19, 2023
ANGIER – Paul A. Dreyfus, Sr., 85, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, September 19th. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Bernard Anthony Dreyfus and Caroline Doneman Dreyfus. He was a resident of Angier for 27 years.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, September...
William James Peckham
September 19, 2023
Jamie died on Tuesday, at WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina.
I'd like to start at 34 years ago and say that I met the most gorgeous, beautiful man I had ever seen on the night of December 2nd. A lot of people don't believe in love at first sight, but I'm here to...
Evelyn Joan Potter
September 18, 2023
Joan Stancil Hunt Potter February 2, 1944 – September 18, 2023 Garner, NC – Joan passed away
September 18 th in her home. She was a proud, lifelong resident of Garner. Locally known for her
career in real estate and later as an Amsoil distributor. She was involved in many local sports
leagues...
