Alfred Michael Taylor, Sr.
April 15, 2023
FOUR OAKS– Alfred Michael Taylor, Sr., 69, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2023. Alfred was born on August 26, 1953, in Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Alfred Owen Taylor, Sr., and Margaret Taylor. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Owen Taylor, Sr., and mother, Margaret Taylor.
Alfred Taylor...
Elaine E. Hiatt
April 14, 2023
CLAYTON – Elaine E. Hiatt, 73, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Randy Connor; daughter, Dana Anderson; brother, Larry Eisenhut; nieces, Kelly and Mindy; step-children, Shane Connor and wife, Lauren, Kelly Blewer and husband, J.D., Ryan Connor and wife, Christina; step-grandchildren, Colton, Kinsley,...
Rex Tillman Yeargan
April 11, 2023
Rex Tillman Yeargan, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. A native of Wake County, Rex was born January 31, 1937 to the late Ben Tillman and Mamie Stone Yeargan. Rex truly loved being outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and gardening. His favorite pastime was watching sports on TV, especially the New York Yankees. Most of all, he...
Carolyn Mcfarland Abbott
April 11, 2023
GARNER – Carolyn McFarland Abbott, 63, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Durham County on November 21, 1959, the daughter of the late James “Red” McFarland and Shirley Pleasant. Carolyn was a “sister” to her siblings and practiced her mothering skills from...
Mary Lee Rollins
April 10, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA - Mary Lee Rollins, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children
at home. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Alton Wagstaff, Sr. and Iva
Walters Wagstaff.
Mary Lee was a kind, sweet soul who always put others first. Her servant’s heart was present in...
Randy Jones
April 9, 2023
Randy Carl Jones, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 1-3PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 300 E. McIver St., Angier, NC 27501. Inurnment will follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery.
Randy was born...
Carrie Nobling Riddle
April 8, 2023
GARNER– Carrie Nobling Riddle, 98, died Saturday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Coley and Ida Kelly Nobling.
Carrie is survived by her sons, Charles Bailey and wife, Sheila, James Bailey and wife, Jane, both of Garner; 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 7 great...
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...
