OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Jessie Poole
August 11, 2023
Jessie Howell Poole passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence in Youngsville. She was the wife of the late Carl Poole. The youngest of six daughters of the late Zylphia and Jesse Howell, she was born in Raleigh on February 15, 1930. While growing up, she was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and attended Hugh...
Jimmy Ray Stanley
August 11, 2023
Jimmy Ray Stanley, age 85 of Garner, NC died Friday, August 11, 2023 in UNC Rex Hospital. He was born January 29, 1938 to the late Rother Rotherall and Bessie Irene Johnson Stanley and he was the widower of Frances Stanley. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Stanley and...
Eric Gonzalez
August 10, 2023
WILLOW SPRING – Eric Daniel Gonzalez, 36, passed away on Thursday, August 10th. Born in Ridgewood, NJ, he was the son of Valerie Gonzalez and the late Francisco Javier Gonzalez. Eric was the proud owner of NC Sand and Rock.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 19th...
Janice Lee Carr
August 9, 2023
Okeechobee – Janice Lee Carr died August 9, 2023. She was born June 17, 1938 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Molten Hales and Rosa (Beasley) Hales. A resident of Okeechobee, Florida, she was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and crafting.
Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E....
Robert Lee Norris
August 9, 2023
Robert Lee Norris, 94, of Raleigh, August 9, 2023.
Robert was born September 2, 1928, in Four Oaks, the son of Seth Andrew Norris and Mary Honeycutt Norris.
Robert attended Four Oaks Schools and served as a Marine in China during World War II. After the war, Robert married his high...
Andrew Jude Demartino
August 8, 2023
Andrew Jude DeMartino, age 61 of Willow Spring and previously of New York and New Jersey passed away suddenly on August 8, 2023.
He is survived by his brother John and his wife, Ann and his sister Veronica and her husband, Henri.
Andrew was a veteran of the United States Air...
Charles Bryant Elks
August 8, 2023
Charles B. Elks age 96, died peacefully August 8, 2023 in the Stewart Health Center at Springmoor Life Retirement Community in Raleigh, NC.
Charles was born in Washington, NC and is the son of Blanche and Charlie Elks.
He was proceeded in death by his wife of 8 years Barbara Owens...
Joe Millard Smith
August 7, 2023
Clayton – Joe Millard ‘JM’ Smith, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Smith was a native of Barbourville, KY, born June 4, 1942, and the son of Ewel and Jewel Chance Smith; grandson of Joe and Clara Chance. He graduated from Knox Central High School as valedictorian at the age of...
Otis Ray Lanier, Jr.
August 7, 2023
Otis Ray Lanier, Jr., age 62, peacefully ascended to the Lord on August 7th, 2023. Otis was born on October 29th, 1960, in Wake County, where he attended Broughton High School, creating many lifelong friendships. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp. Otis was known for his big heart. He would give the shirt off his back...
Rev. James O. Aycock
August 6, 2023
LILLINGTON - The Lord called James Oscar Aycock home on August 6, 2023. He was born November 9, 1926, in Warrenton, NC, to the late Thomas Murphy and Alberta Mariah Aycock.
After spending six years in the military, he earned a BA in Biblical Education and Master of Divinity. In 1960, he began his pastoral...
Juanita Keith Lawrence
August 6, 2023
Juanita Keith Lawrence, age 84, of Garner, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 6th, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday August 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Bryan- Lee Funeral Home with burial at Montlawn Memorial Park.
The Family will receive friends from 12:00 to...
Stephanie Marburger
August 5, 2023
ANGIER - Stephanie Marburger, 36, passed away peacefully on August 05, 2023. Stephanie was born on January 17, 1987, in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of Mike and Sharon Marburger and sister to her twin Angela, wife of Sean Asher.
In addition to her mother, father and sister, Stephanie left behind many family members in Virginia...
James Kenneth Johnson
August 3, 2023
GARNER– James Kenneth Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at BellaRose Nursing Home. A native of Johnston County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James Willard Johnson and Lerah Stanley Johnson. Kenneth was a loving husband and father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, and friend.
After honorably serving his country...
Maurice Arthur Morin
August 3, 2023
Maurice Arthur Morin, 86, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023 at Transitions LifeCare.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 8 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Candace "Candy" Lennea Ridoutt
August 3, 2023
Candace (Candy) Lennea Ridoutt, 52, former teacher, Boy Scout Parent Leader, Daycare owner (Ridoutt's Daycare) plus numerous other occupations and East Carolina alumni left this world peacefully August 3rd, 2023. she was the daughter of Sherman Holt and the late Opel McCrickard. A native of Wake County, North Carolina. Candy was an exceptional wife, loving mother, and devoted friend....
Emily Lou Huber
August 2, 2023
Emily Lou Herring Huber passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. A native of Harnett County, Emily was born on June 2, 1936 to the late Rufus and Mamie Bass Herring.
Emily is survived by her children, Vickie L. Waymire, Pamela I. Tilson, and James E. Huber; 5 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Anderson.
...Sandi Dorman Herring
August 2, 2023
LILLINGTON – Sandi Dorman Herring, 57, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of Billy J. Dorman and the late Sandra Faye Matthews Dorman.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 6th at 2 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. It will be...
Gene Thomas Carroll
August 1, 2023
Fuquay-Varina – Gene Thomas Carroll, 84, passed away on August 1, 2023. A native of Johnston County, Gene was born September 30, 1938 to the late John Ray and Agnes Jones Carroll.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 5th, at 11:00 A.M. in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Benson Road Garner, NC...
Barbara Josephine Holland
July 31, 2023
Barbara R. Holland, born July 31, 1932, peacefully passed away on her 91st birthday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by many of her beloved children and grandchildren.
Barbara was a long-term resident of Garner, NC and worked for many years as an Executive Admin. for both Amoco Oil and NCSU. She and her late husband, Raymond B. Holland,...
Jay Anthony Eaton
July 31, 2023
Jay Anthony Eaton, 67, passed away on July 31, 2023 in Raleigh, NC. He was born on April 23, 1956 in Radford, VA. Jay was a sweet, caring, and patient man. He was a selfless individual whose passing has left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love...
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