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Gertrude "Gert" Heidhausen

Gertrude "Gert" Heidhausen

December 4, 2022

ANGIER– Gertrude Emma Heidhausen, 90, passed away on Sunday night, 4 December, surrounded by family and her beloved Lucky dog at her home. Born in Teplitz-Shoenau, Czech Republic, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Elsa Schnürl. She was married to Erich Heidhausen for 54 adventure-filled years, until his death in 2007. Gert’s strength of spirit was...

Gerald Gray Bridges

Gerald Gray Bridges

December 4, 2022

Mr. Gerald Gray Bridges “Wormy”,85, of Smithfield passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Gerald was born January 8, 1937, in Wake County son of the late William Lawson and

Bertie Carter Bridges.

Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Carolyn Bridges, and brother

Richard Bridges.

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Charles Edward Raybon

Charles Edward Raybon

December 3, 2022

Eddie Raybon, 82, died at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 3, 2022, after being in Sunnybrook Rehab Center for approximately 10 months.

He is survived by Nancy Belvin Raybon after 30 years of marriage.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Bryan Lee Funeral Home,...

Elijah James Rowe

Elijah James Rowe

December 3, 2022

Elijah James Rowe, 6, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday. A native of Johnston County, Elijah was born September 9, 2016, to Lindsey Marie Fisher.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm, in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Friends will gather on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 5:00-8:00...

William Steel Lane, Jr.

William Steel Lane, Jr.

December 2, 2022

William Steel Lane Jr, more commonly known as Buddy, passed away on December 2nd, 2022 at the age of 62. Buddy was the son of William Steel Lane Sr and Sarah Ann Lane. He lived in Garner and attended Garner Senior High School. Buddy served in the United States Marine Corp and retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation...

Herbert Thomas  Walls

Herbert Thomas Walls

December 1, 2022

Herbert Thomas “Tommy” Walls, 70, passed away on December 1, 2022, at his home in Cary, North Carolina.

Tommy is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Herbert Walls, and Emalyne Catching. He is survived by his Daughter, Aurielle Poole (Matt), of Durham; Son, Brett Walls (Jamie), of Wendell; three Granddaughters, Ellie Walls, Piper...

Ivey Glenn Smith, Jr.

Ivey Glenn Smith, Jr.

November 30, 2022

Ivey Glenn Smith Jr. “Glenn”, 75, of Raleigh, NC passed away suddenly on November 30, 2022 at his home.

Glenn is preceded in death by his father, Ivey Glenn, and his mother, Elwynne Larue.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Heather, Patrick, and Scott; brothers, Donald, Alan, and Van;...

Tina Elaine Holder

Tina Elaine Holder

November 30, 2022

Tina passed away at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. She loved her family, and they were First priority for her. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brodie; children, Hanna (Tyler), Ayden and grandson, Wesly, of the home; her mother, Kay (Steve) Woodall of Garner; sister, Amanda (Jason) Aycock of Louisburg; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Ellen and Ronnie Holder;...

Freddie L. Stancil

Freddie L. Stancil

November 30, 2022

ANGIER – Freddie Lane Stancil, 72, passed away Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Alex Ray Stancil and Eula Gregory Stancil. He was a devoted member of Angier Baptist Church, tobacco farmer, and owner of Stancil Builders Inc. for 36 years. Freddie is known for his love...

Lee Buck "Lb" Howard, Sr.

Lee Buck "Lb" Howard, Sr.

November 29, 2022

ANGIER – Lee Buck “LB” Howard, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully with his family around him on Tuesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Milton Buck Howard and Lilla McLeod Howard.

Lee Buck Howard Sr, first born child of Buck and Lilla Howard, spent...

Rachel Maness Bailey

Rachel Maness Bailey

November 29, 2022

RALEIGH – Rachel Maness Bailey, 89, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

She was born in Moore County on October 2, 1933, the daughter of the late, Clifford and Glennie Maness.

Rachel was a friend to all, especially to her neighbors at...

James Lloyd "Papa" Fish

James Lloyd "Papa" Fish

November 28, 2022

WILLOW SPRING – James Lloyd “Papa” Fish, 90, passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Wayland Taft Fish and Reba Adeline Adams Fish.

James who was fondly known as “Papa” or “Jim” graduated from Fuquay Springs High School in...

David Joe Charles

David Joe Charles

November 27, 2022

ANGIER – David Joe Charles, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday. Born in Chattanooga ,TN, he was the son of the late Horace Foster Charles and Evelyn Akins Charles. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lucille C. “Candy” Charles; daughter, Mary...

Faye Byrd

Faye Byrd

November 26, 2022

Angier– Faye James Byrd, 83, passed away on Saturday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Vera Flowers James.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A funeral service will be held at...

Benedict "Ben" Joseph Cuba

Benedict "Ben" Joseph Cuba

November 26, 2022

Benedict (Ben) Joseph Cuba, 88, native of Nance County, Nebraska, passed away November 26 th , 2022 at the WakeMed hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ben is survived by his wife Elfriede (Elfie), sons John Cuba, Frank Cuba (Nancy) and daughter Barbara Skerik (Brad), grandchildren Carter, Logan, Mackenzie, Jessica and great grandchildren Grace and Abigail.

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Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll

Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll

November 26, 2022

Raleigh – Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll, 91, passed away November 26, 2022. A native of Wake County, Pansy was born September 30, 1931, to the late William Maple and Pauline Smith. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm, with her late husband Joe. Pansy was an amazing cook that had everyone raving about her biscuits and...

Betty C. Smith

Betty C. Smith

November 24, 2022

RALEIGH – Betty C. Smith, 97, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

She was born in Erie County, New York on September 5, 1925, to the late Howard and Florence Carl. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alden Ernest Smith; sisters, Kathleen “Binkie” Carl, Margaret Carl, and...

Thomas George Daniels

Thomas George Daniels

November 24, 2022

Thomas (Tom) George Daniels, 81, of Raleigh, passed away on November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Ward, WV, Tom was born October 14, 1941 to the late Clayton Edward and Margaret Ruby Ayers Daniels. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Cedar Grove High School in WV and proudly served his country in...

Shirley Baughan Stephenson

Shirley Baughan Stephenson

November 23, 2022

RALEIGH – Shirley Stephenson, died at home and went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. Shirley was born in Newbern and was the daughter of the late Charlie Gillespie and Mildred Baker Baughan. She graduated from Hugh Morrison High School in Raleigh in 1953. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Paul Kent Stephenson, in 1954. Before...

Milton Osborne Dixon

Milton Osborne Dixon

November 23, 2022

RALEIGH - Milton Osborne Dixon, 73, went home to be with Jesus early Wednesday morning. He was born in Raleigh to the late Walter and Evelyn Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Walt Dixon and younger brother Ricky Dixon.

Milton graduated from Enloe High School and then joined the...

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