James Donald Whitaker
July 22, 2022
James Donald Whitaker "Jabby" 81 of Raleigh, NC passed away at Wake Medical Center and went to be with the Lord on July 22nd. He was proceeded in death by his loving Wife Clara Whitaker. He was the Son of the late James Whitaker & Ida Clark. He is survived by his Daughter Tammy Coleman, Son in law Kevin...
Shirley Ann Poole
July 22, 2022
Shirley T. Poole, 92, passed away on July 22, 2022. A native of Eau Claire, WI, Shirley was born April 24, 1930, to the late Herman Henry and Frances Amelia Keiser Tietz. Shirley worked for many years with Nationwide Insurance. She loved her family more than anything, and had great love for her friends and her church. She also...
Kathryn Mckeithan Thornton
July 21, 2022
Kathryn “Kay” McKeithan Thornton, 81, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Garner, NC. Kay was a vivacious soul, who never met a stranger. She was born on October 6, 1940 in Robeson County to Daniel & Kathryn McKeithan. She had great memories growing up in a small town. Her siblings meant the world to her. She moved away from...
Patricia W. Williams
July 21, 2022
Angier - Patricia W. Williams, 95, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 21, 2022. A native of Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of Joseph Franklin and Lucile Woodcock Willis. Patsy’s childhood was spent moving around the Los Angeles area due to her father’s occupation as an LA policeman. She graduated from Ben Franklin...
Peggy Joyce Beatty
July 21, 2022
RALEIGH – Peggy Joyce Beatty, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. Peggy resided in Raleigh, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Doc Webster Kent and Fannie Bell Kent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tas Kent and her sister, Evelyn Williams. Peggy is...
Gertrud Cremer Wren
July 20, 2022
Gertrud Cremer Wren, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. A native of Berghim, Germany, Gertrud was born October 27, 1944, to the late Gottfried and Kate Cremer. As a child, she grew up in Bergheim, Germany working on her family’s farm. Gertrud later helped her father, working for the Postmaster in Germany. She also spent many years working in...
Nancy Fish Mills
July 19, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Nancy Fish Mills, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel A. Fish and Ellen Barbour Fish. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 52 years, Thomas Rodney Mills Sr.; daughter, April Wesenberg (Dan); son, Thomas Rodney Mills...
Sybil Mae Dixon
July 19, 2022
RALEIGH - Sybil L. Dixon, 95, passed away on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 PM at Renewal at Garner Advent Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place on Monday in Wilmington, NC at 1:00 PM at...
James Jeffrey Tannery
July 18, 2022
RALEIGH - James J. Tannery of Raleigh, NC was born on February 15, 1956 and went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2022 after a period of increasingly declining health. James was the youngest of 4 children, all boys known as "the 4 J's". He attended Broughton High School in downtown Raleigh and until shortly before his...
George Bright
July 15, 2022
WINSTON-SALEM - George Bright passed away on July 15, 2022, from complications of a stroke. He was born on May 27, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC. George graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1977. He went to college at NC State University and studied electrical engineering. He had many different jobs. He worked at a pizza place and NC...
Margaret Jean "Meg" Pritchard
July 15, 2022
RALEIGH - Margaret Jean “Meg” Pritchard, 32, passed away Friday evening, July 15, after bravely battling a very aggressive brain tumor the final 2 years of her life. Born in Norfolk, VA to Alden and Linda Pritchard, Raleigh, NC was her home for the past 10 years. As one of faith, Meg was ushered into the presence of her...
Emalyne Ritchie Catching
July 14, 2022
RALEIGH - Emalyne Ritchie Walls Catching went home to her Savior on July 14, 2022. She was born in Raleigh, NC to Crowell Preston Ritchie and Jennie Mallard Ritchie. She graduated from Broughton High School and attended Flora McDonald College, now St. Andrews College, and Peace Jr. College. Emalyne retired from NC Housing Finance Agency as office manager and...
Lynn Franklin Stephenson
July 14, 2022
ANGIER – Lynn Franklin Stephenson, 89, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Zoe Coats Stephenson and Minnie Honeycutt Stephenson. Lynn was very proud of his father’s work as a local farmer. Lynn was a talented woodworker who enjoyed creating children’s rocking chairs and wooden...
Barry Lynn Blalock
July 14, 2022
Barry Lynn Blalock, 61, of Mary Lou Lane, Raleigh, passed away on July 14. He was formerly employed by TT and E Scrapyard in Garner and J. Watson Jones and Sons in Willow Spring. He has attended Temple of Pentecost and Midway Baptist Church in his lifetime. Barry loved hunting and fishing throughout the years. He was a 1979...
Terry Duane Harris
July 14, 2022
Terry Duane Harris, age 86, was called home July 14, 2022. Terry was born in Thornwood, West Virginia in 1935 to Maxine Harris. The family eventually moved to Cumberland, Maryland, and later to Washington, DC before he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Terry lived in Haymarket, Virginia from 1977 – 2020. From 2020 to 2022 he lived...
William Colon Johnson
July 13, 2022
William Colon Johnson, 60, passed away Wednesday at his home, July 13, 2022. Colon was born in Angier, North Carolina, November 28, 1961, to father, Charlie Ray Johnson, and mother, Wyonna Faye Johnson. Colon was an avid football and baseball player. He loved spending time with his loved ones, all things NC State Wolfpack, racing, fishing, the outdoors, and...
Judith Carolyn Bellamy Rowe
July 12, 2022
Judith Carolyn Bellamy Rowe, 78, passed away on Tuesday at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a long illness. She was born in Raleigh, NC on November 3, 1943, to the late Howard and Nellie Bellamy. She is preceded in death by her brother Norman Bellamy. Judy is survived by her beloved husband of thirty years, Jerry; her children,...
Roberta "Robbie" Louise Savin Chambers
July 12, 2022
HOLLY SPRINGS - Roberta "Robbie" Louise Savin Chambers, 69, of Holly Springs, North Carolina was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 12, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1953, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She is preceded into heaven by her parents, Milton Willard and Louise Byrum Savin; and by her sister, Beverly Meiggs....
Marvin Lee Jackson, Jr.
July 12, 2022
Visitation for Marvin Lee Jackson, Jr. who passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, will occur from 9:00am till 12:00 noon on Monday, July 18, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home (831 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh). Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at Historic Oakwood Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Marvin is survived by nephew, David Warrick; great-nephew, Ben...
Susan Rae Merritt O'Brien
July 11, 2022
The family of Susan Rae Merritt O’Brien, 81, is deeply saddened to announce her passing following a brief illness on Monday, July 11, 2022. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Susan was born August 13, 1940, at James Walker Memorial Hospital to the late Joseph Thurman and Ines Lee Holland Merritt. Susan was the Medical Laboratory Director for the...
