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Matthew Christian  Moore

Matthew Christian Moore

February 18, 2023

Matthew Christian Moore was born September 22, 2001, in Baltimore, MD. In October 2001 he was adopted by Tyler and Dianna Moore.

As a child he was very inquisitive, and he loved exploring, riding his bike, swimming, soccer, bodyboarding, skiing, and snowboarding. From 2001-12 Matthew lived in Glen Burnie, MD, San Angelo, TX, Hampton, VA,...

Michael "Mike" Jay Hutzler

Michael "Mike" Jay Hutzler

February 18, 2023

RALEIGH - Michael "Mike" Jay Hutzler, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

He was born in Nash County on November 14, 1956, to Robert M. Hutzler, Sr. and Emma Moore Hutzler, both of whom preceded him in death.

Mike was the owner and operator of Mike...

Dwight L.  Hinnant, Jr.

Dwight L. Hinnant, Jr.

February 16, 2023

ANGIER – Dwight L. Hinnant Jr., 91, passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh on Thursday. Born in Wake County, he was the son of Dwight L. Hinnant, Sr. and Etta Wilder Hinnant.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:00 am at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier. Burial...

Robert "Bob" Weaver

Robert "Bob" Weaver

February 16, 2023

Fuquay-Varina, NC- Robert (Bob) Borden Weaver of Fuquay Varina died peacefully with his youngest daughter by his side on February 16, 2023, following a period of declining health. He was 81. He was born on May 27, 1941, in Braintree, Massachusetts, the son of the late Elmer (Buck) Borden Weaver and Josephine (Pustis) Weaver.

The...

Bessie  Lee Gray

Bessie Lee Gray

February 15, 2023

RALEIGH - Bessie Lee Humphreys Gray, 94, of Raleigh died Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida, the only child of Uriah Humphreys and Marion Elizabeth Wrenn Humphreys, and spent her early years in Oklahoma. She moved to Raleigh as a teenager and never left. Soon after arriving in Raleigh, her family...

Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr.

Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr.

February 14, 2023

Clayton – Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr., 74, passed away February 14, 2023. A native of Wake County, Johnnie was born July 20, 1948, to the late Charles Spurgeon and Betty Prince Brooks.

Johnnie was married to the love of his life, Denise, for 34 years. He was considered by many to be a master plumber...

Margaret Jordan Best Conyers

Margaret Jordan Best Conyers

February 13, 2023

Margaret Jordan Best Conyers, 57, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. A native of Wake County, Margaret was born August 27, 1965. She is the daughter of the late Dennis and Martha Frances Proctor Best and adoptive mother, Judith P. Best.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1PM, at...

Charles Eugene Vance

Charles Eugene Vance

February 13, 2023

RALEIGH – Charles “Gene” Vance, 81, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

A native of Mitchell County, Gene was born on April 14, 1941 to the late Leonard Vance and Winnie Marie (Sullins) Vance. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Smith;...

Sherry Barbour Fish

Sherry Barbour Fish

February 12, 2023

FUQUAY-VARINA - Sherry Barbour Fish, 59, gained her heavenly wings on February 12th, 2023 after a long and valiant battle against cancer. She was born May 1st, 1963 and was the only child of Faye Barbour and the late Wallace Barbour.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17th at 4:00 pm in...

Fred Hopkins Dupree

Fred Hopkins Dupree

February 12, 2023

ANGIER –Fred Hopkins Dupree, 95, passed away on Sunday at Universal Health Care. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Arlie Dupree and Ila Mae Myatt Dupree.

Fred worked all over the state in his job as an electrician, but he also had many other talents, including woodworking, and building birdhouses...

Chris Sills

Chris Sills

February 11, 2023

CLINTON – Christopher “Chris” Gale Sills, 53, formerly of Angier, passed away on Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Harrisonburg, VA, he was the son of Gale Clark and Joan Ann Price Sills.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 13th at 2:00 pm at...

James Douglas Miles

James Douglas Miles

February 11, 2023

James Douglas Miles, age 75 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away in his home on Saturday, February 11, 2023 after a long battle with Lung Cancer.

“Doug” as his family and friends knew him was born in Raleigh on October 7, 1947. He is a graduate of Enloe High School and King’s Business College. He...

James Hilliard Myers

James Hilliard Myers

February 10, 2023

James Hilliard Myers Sr. (Jimmy), 90, of Raleigh, NC passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Raleigh to John and Narosa Myers on October 1, 1932. He grew up with his six siblings in Garner. Jimmy’s sisters fondly remember him as being truthful, dependable, and tender-hearted. These traits would describe...

Victor  Warren Barfield

Victor Warren Barfield

February 10, 2023

Victor Warren Barfield of Smithfield, formerly of Garner, died peacefully Friday, February 10, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.

A visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Thursday, February 16, 6-8 pm. A funeral will be held at Benson Baptist Church, 200 W. Church Street, Benson, on Friday, February 17, 11...

Tommy Nile Gray

Tommy Nile Gray

February 10, 2023

Tommy Nile Gray, 93, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. A native of Harnett County, Tommy was born May 2, 1929, to the late John and Vera Jane Gardner Gray. Tommy proudly served his county in the US Army. He had a love for the outdoors and a passion for gardening. Tommy helped at Saint Andrew’s UMC for years...

Charles Patterson Deal

Charles Patterson Deal

February 9, 2023

Charles Patterson “Pat” Deal, 85, passed away on Thursday surrounded by his family. Born in Harnett county, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Iris Johnson Deal. Pat was also predeceased by his son, Jerry Hill.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 2:00 pm at Plainview Presbyterian...

Charles Kenneth Clayton, Sr.

Charles Kenneth Clayton, Sr.

February 9, 2023

Charles Kenneth Clayton Sr, 76, of Garner, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by parents, Elma and Nellie S. Clayton and brother, Stuart. Kenneth is survived by son, Kenneth Jr. and wife, Ashlie; brother Walter and his wife Kathleen; bonus son, Robert Lowe; grandchildren Kye and Ansley Lanning; nephews...

Harry C. Dew, Iii

Harry C. Dew, Iii

February 8, 2023

Harry C Dew III, 56, of Clayton, passed away on February 8, 2023, at the SECU Hospice House. Harry was a car salesman for Capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge for many years. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Mull Dew; stepfather, Roger L. Hamm; and father, Harry C Dew Jr. He is survived by his sons, Thomas...

Sarah Smith Pleasant

Sarah Smith Pleasant

February 8, 2023

ANGIER - Sarah Smith Pleasant, 86, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Burnice Roy Smith and Katie Sauls Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 12th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family...

Geraldine Frank

Geraldine Frank

February 6, 2023

Cary – Annie Geraldine Turner Frank, 93, passed away on Monday. Geri was born in Johnston County to the late Daniel Webster Turner and Loena Mae Shepherd Turner.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 12:00 P.M. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner.

Geraldine is survived by her husband...

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