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...
Kevin Matthew Douglas
March 27, 2023
Kevin had a wicked sense of humor, could find a away to make anyone laugh. He enjoyed hunting, busting a move, and iced coffee. He could also be found making something delicious in the kitchen. Kevin is survived by his three daughters Mattea Gilley, Emily Douglas, and Marilyn Agabiti. He is also survived by his mother and sisters. He...
Callie Macon Sauls
March 27, 2023
Raleigh – Callie Macon Ray Sauls, 97, went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2023. She was born March 28, 1925, to Callie Minda Nipper Ray and Otho Claire Ray, in the Bayleaf area of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Callie met Jack Sauls on a blind date while she was attending Campbell Business School. He...
Everett Wayne Pittman
March 26, 2023
Everett Wayne Pittman, 81, entered his heavenly home on March 26, 2023 after a valiant battle with failing health. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Everett was born to the late Carlyn and Melba Bissey Pittman, in Rinard, Illinois on...
Roger Lee Jones, Jr.
March 25, 2023
Roger Lee Jones, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023. Roger was born on January 29, 1945, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was the son of the Virginia Dare Jones and the late Roger Lee Jones, Sr. Roger was a proud American, served honorably in the US Navy. He operated Ray’s Print Shop, in Fuquay Varina...
Lura "Ann" Williams
March 25, 2023
BENSON – Lura “Ann” Brinkley Williams, 74, passed away at her home on Saturday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Brinkley and Juanita Thompson Brinkley.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 31st in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier.
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Virginia B. Denton
March 24, 2023
Virginia B. Denton passed away on March 24, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She left behind her beloved husband of 69 years, Pete Denton, Sr. Her pride and joy were her children Teresa Atwood and Fiancé Dwayne, Carolyn Hunt, Pete Denton, Jr. and Debbie, the late Donald C. Denton and grandchildren Jason and Lauren...
Oscar Allen Sanders
March 24, 2023
Oscar Allen Sanders, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was 88 years old.
An electrician and craftsman who rarely encountered a problem he couldn’t solve, Allen was born on October 12, 1934, in Dade City, Florida, to...
Arnold Ebon Aiken
March 23, 2023
Arnold Aiken passed away at his home on March 23, 2023, following health issues after a heart attack and a stroke in January. Arnold was born on August 3, 1923, to his parents, Malcolm Mitchell Aiken and Lula Aiken, in Mecklenburg County. Arnold grew up in Concord, North Carolina, and had six sisters, three older than he, and three...
Ann Bowen Sowell
March 22, 2023
RALEIGH – Ann Bowen Sowell, 79, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early evening hours on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
She was born in Durham County on October 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Jack Raymond Bowen and Dorothy Allen Bowen. A devoted Christian woman, Ann was an...
Wendell "Dell" Simpson
March 22, 2023
Wendell “Dell” Lynn Simpson, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A native of Johnston County & originally from Union County, Wendell was born November 1, 1963, to Jenny Frances Burns Simpson MacKay and the late Michael Lee Simpson. Dell was a true adventurer in every sense of the word. He enjoyed camping with his family, riding...
Kathleen Marie Chaulk
March 21, 2023
Kathleen Marie Chaulk, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Kathleen was born June 8, 1958, to the late Raymond Monroe Hill and Margaret Julia Kane.
Kathleen (Kat) Chaulk was a beautiful and sometimes frustrating soul. She, like all of us, had her flaws. The flaws were few and were overpowered by her love for...
Gloria Diane Rich
March 20, 2023
Gloria Diane Noah Rich, 69, of Garner, NC, passed away on March 20, 2023. A native of Wake County, Gloria was born on June 24, 1953, to the late Bobby Nelson and Alva Lona Ferrell Noah. Gloria was an avid reader throughout her life. She also enjoyed watching Coach K lead her Duke Blue Devil Basketball team to victory....
Viola Mae Vaughn
March 20, 2023
Viola, Pat or Patty as most people called her, 83, went to rest in Jesus on March 20, 2023, at 8:15pm. She was surrounded by family and listening to her favorite hymn, “Abide With Me”. She was born September 23, 1939 to Mr. Keith Neville and Geraldine Jenny Auxier Moore in Omaha, Nebraska.
Pat lived...
