Robert Leon Thomas
December 29, 2022
Robert “Bob” L. Thomas, born March 26, 1942, passed away on December 29, 2022.
Formerly employed by US Foods out of Zebulon. Bob’s cancer took a really bad turn in 2011,
which forced him to retire. Over his many years of service, Bob formed many friendships with
co -workers. After three battles since...
Carolyn Stanley Braxton
December 29, 2022
Carolyn Braxton passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, and was welcomed in a heavenly reunion with her husband of 55 years, Donald Braxton.
Carolyn is survived by her son; Donel and his wife, Terrie; granddaughters, Katie and her husband, Alex; Anna and her husband, RJ, and Emily; 2 great-grandchildren, Hannah and Braxton; a brother,...
Paige Quinn Rizzo
December 27, 2022
Paige Quinn Fisher Rizzo, 63, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2022, following a courageous and lengthy battle with Huntington's disease.
Paige was born on October 22, 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia to her wonderful parents Patricia Quinn Fisher and Ernest Stephen Fisher, Jr., who preceded her in death....
James "Keith" Davis
December 27, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – James “Keith” Davis, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home one hour prior to the service....
Charles Patrick Dorman
December 27, 2022
Charlie went to his Heavenly father on December 27, 2022. Charlie was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Garner Senior High School in 1983. Charles honorably served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. Afterwards he was a self employed electrician.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, George Linwood & Tonya Lucille...
Phyllis Barnes Creech
December 26, 2022
Wendell – Phyllis Barnes Creech, 88, passed away on December 26, 2022.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3:00 PM at White Oak Baptist Church, Archer Lodge. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM prior to the service at the...
Edward Allen Warner
December 25, 2022
GARNER – Edward Allen Warner, 80, passed away December 25, 2022. Ed was born on April 4, 1942, in Putnam Co., West Virginia. He was the son of the late Mildred and Robert Warner.
Ed grew up on a farm, played baseball and attended Poca High School where he played quarterback and pitcher, threw discus...
Patricia Allison Pleasant
December 25, 2022
ANGIER – Patricia Pleasant, 59, passed away on Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Nancy Cox Lee. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mickey Pleasant.
Personal statement from Mr. Pleasant:
There will be no services for Patricia. Her wishes...
Diane Helen Hynes
December 24, 2022
Diane Helen Hynes, 69, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carol Putsis.
Diane is and always will be a beautiful, kind hearted daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all that were lucky enough to be...
Rogelio I. Pasetes
December 24, 2022
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rogelio Isberto Pasetes, age 86 in Angier, NC. Known to many as Roger, Rogil or Dwei, he was born in Manila, Philippines, and was the son of the late Buenaventura and Marcela Pasetes.
A celebration of Rogelio's life will be held on Friday, January 6th at 3:00...
Norman Earl Eastwood, Jr.
December 24, 2022
Clayton, NC – Norman Earl Eastwood, Jr., 47, passed away on Monday at his home in Clayton. Born in
Pitt County, NC, he was the son of Norman Earl Eastwood, Sr. and Joanne Haddock Eastwood. Norman
was predeceased by his grandparents; Joseph D. Haddock, Olive R. Haddock, Glenora Eastwood Brewer,
and Benjamin T....
Mary Elizabeth Maynard Sparks
December 23, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Maynard Sparks stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 23rd at her home. Daughter of the late John William Maynard, Sr. and Beulah Mashburn Maynard, Elizabeth was born in Monroe, NC, on January 28, 1928. Elizabeth was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church and leaves behind many dear loved ones....
David W. Stewart
December 23, 2022
RALEIGH – David W. Stewart, 98, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, December 23, 2022.
He was born in Harnett County on May 27, 1924, the son of the late Alton and Reva Jones Stewart. Dave Stewart was the sole proprietor of Kirby Distributing Company in Raleigh. He ran a successful business...
David Keith Leacock
December 22, 2022
GARNER – David Keith Leacock, 70, finished his last race on Thursday, 22 December 2022 crossing the finish line after a three year battle with Congestive Heart Failure. He passed at home supported and surrounded by the love of his wife of 37 years, Teresa V. Bushman, (his “Tissy”) and his siblings William B. Leacock, Debra Tackett, Karen Stephany...
Eduardo "Eddy" Crispin-Cruz
December 22, 2022
Fuquay-Varina– Eduardo “Eddy” Arcadio Crispin-Cruz, 16, passed away on Thursday at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of Parlee Hernandez of Asheboro and Ernesto Crispin of Fuquay-Varina.
A funeral mass for Eddy will be performed at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 28th at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church,...
Linda Blake
December 20, 2022
Raleigh – Linda Crigger Blake, 75, passed away on Tuesday December 20. A native of Beaufort County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Tarkington Crigger. A devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and sister that loved the Lord, she was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Linda will be greatly missed by all she loves...
Nancy Rebecca Giles
December 19, 2022
ANGIER – Nancy Giles, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 19th surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Onnie and Nell Fulcher.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier.
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Ronald Lynwood Johnson
December 19, 2022
Ronald Lynwood Johnson, 73, passed swiftly into the good night on Monday, December 19, 2022.
A native of McGees Crossroads, Johnston County, Ronnie was born July 6, 1949, to the late Archie and Dorothy (Young) Johnson, and grew up on the family farm, the middle child of five. A graduate of Cleveland School (Class of...
Charles Franklin Westbrook, Jr.
December 18, 2022
Charles Franklin Westbrook Jr “Charlie”, age 50, of Turkey, NC passed away on Sunday at his
home. Charlie was born on January 31, 1972 in Pitt County.
Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Katelyn Mae Westbrook, and grandparents,
Harold and Willa Mae Wooten, Dempsey and Minnie Mae Westbrook.
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Jack "Swede" Frauson
December 18, 2022
Jack “Swede” Frauson of Garner, North Carolina passed away on December 18, 2022.
Jack was born February 10, 1936 in Tallman, New York and grew up in Mahwah, New Jersey where he was a standout basketball player and his athletic talents landed him a scholarship to Wake Forest College, in Old Wake Forest. He transferred...
