Tommy Avery
February 7, 2022
GODWIN – Tommy Avery, 71, passed away Monday at Sampson Regional Hospital in Clinton. He served his country honorably in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Tommy is survived by his mother, Eula Bass Avery; daughters, Gina Farmer of Angier and Angela Avery of Coats; sons, Anthony Avery (Pam) of Angier, Phil Avery of Coats; brothers, Ronnie Avery (Loretta)...
Marjorie Esther Stevenson
February 7, 2022
GARNER – Stevenson, Marjorie Esther (nee Clark) Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 in Garner, North Carolin at the age of 94. Marjorie was born on November 3, 1927 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Earl Gilbert Clark and Ethel Gertrude Race. She is survived by her four children Kayla Diane Stevenson (Richard Keltie), James Clark Stevenson (Sharon), Karen Annette...
Danielle Nicole Richards
February 6, 2022
WILLOW SPRING–Danielle Nicole Richards “Donnie”, 34, passed away on Sunday. She was the daughter of Oodie and J. R. Richards of Angier. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 10th at 12:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Clayton. The family will receive friends from...
Edna Mae Grubbs
February 6, 2022
Edna Mae Maynard Grubbs passed away Sunday February 6 at the age of 93. Edna Grubbs worked for the North Carolina Board of Nursing for over 30 years. A long time member of Crabtree Valley Baptist Church and member of Eastern Star. Surviving are her son, Thomas Alexander Grubbs and wife Jeannie and grandson, Charles S. Adcock. A funeral...
Jean Mabry Smith
February 5, 2022
Angier- Jean Mabry Smith, 79, passed away on Saturday at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Julian Wade Mabry, Sr., and Katie Adams Mabry. One of Jeans greatest joys in life besides her family whom she cherished was being a devoted teacher in the Harnett County School System for more...
Wilbert Pinkney Coats, Jr.
February 3, 2022
Holly Springs– Wilbert Pinkney Coats, Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday at his home. Born in Wake County, Wilbert was known fondly as Junior and was the son of the late Wilbert Pinkney Coats, Sr. and Fannie Ruth Barbour Coats. A service celebrating Junior’s life will be held on Saturday, February 12th at 2:00 PM at Shadow Ridge Baptist...
Susan Keever Blackwelder
February 3, 2022
RALEIGH – Susan Keever Blackwelder, 56, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Raleigh with a luncheon to follow in the church fellowship hall. A memorial service is planned for a later date in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, with scheduling forthcoming. Susan...
Teri "Turdie" Call Pearce
February 3, 2022
Teri “Turdie” Call Pearce, 66, of Smithfield, passed away, Thursday, February 3, 2022. Teri was born May 31, 1955, in Houston, TX, to the late Richard William and Ruby Doris Parrish Call. She loved shopping and would spend hours with her Daughter April and granddaughter Zoey, hunting for good deals and eating good food. She loved taking her family...
William Stanley Deese, Jr.
February 3, 2022
ANGIER – William “Billy” Stanley Deese, Jr., 61, passed away at Duke Raleigh Hospital on Thursday after a battle with cancer. Billy leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Sharon J. Deese; father, Stanley Deese, Sr. of Hickory; sister, Beth Thomas of Newton; brothers, Ricky Deese of Archdale, and Charlie Deese of High Point; nieces, Sara Woody of Newton...
Zula Mae Kimbrell Adams
February 2, 2022
Zula Mae Adams, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, Zula was born August 27, 1928, to the late Bud Wellington and Lela Braddy Kimbrell. She worked for 30 years at Dorthea Dix Hospital, before retiring. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 7, 2022, in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Burial...
Joan K. Schmidt
February 1, 2022
AMHERST, M.A. - Joan K. Schmidt, formerly of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday in Amherst, Massachusetts. Joan grew up in the Bronx as a gifted student who also had a passion for outdoor adventures such as sailing. After graduating from Hunter College, she attended Stanford University. Joan worked for NASA in the early days of the space...
Henry B. Wilkins
February 1, 2022
ANGIER–Henry B. Wilkins, 77, passed away Tuesday at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Willie Wilkins and Annie Stone Wilkins. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 13th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 3:30 PM at...
Beverly Janet Frank
February 1, 2022
GARNER– Beverly Frank, 72, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Beverly was born in Honolulu County, Hawaii to the late Donald and Noreen Gurske. Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Sergeant Major Donald Samuel Frank, US Army (Ret.); daughters, April Leigh Burgos Frank (Carlos), and Janet Frank Atkinson (Justin); grandchildren, Alexander, Carlos, Samuel and Elizabeth; and brother,...
Dennis Harden
January 31, 2022
Dennis Harden, 81, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away Monday, January 31st at UNC Rex Hospital with his daughter, Christy by his side. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 5, 1940, to the late Louis W. and Dorothy J. (Labadie) Harden. He was a proud big brother to sisters Janice and Pamela. He graduated from Central...
Nancy Kay White
January 30, 2022
Raleigh – Nancy “Kay” White, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2022. She was born on November 6, 1946, in Milford, Delaware. Kay was married to her husband, Edwin White, on June 19, 1967, in Kinston, North Carolina. They have one son, William Edwin White, and his wife Dawn, of North Myrtle Beach, South...
Robert "Bob" Utley Ashley
January 29, 2022
RALEIGH – Robert “Bob” Utley Ashley, 88, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in Franklin County on August 11, 1933, the son of the late Robert W. Ashley and Annie Murray Ashley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annie Lee Whitley. He is survived by his wife of 62...
Judith Gamble Britt
January 29, 2022
RALEIGH - Judith Ann Gamble Britt, 83, passed away on January 29, 2022. The family appreciates all of the care, condolences and the outpouring of love during this time. All services are being held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Transitions LIfeCare Hospice, 250 Hospice Cir. Raleigh, NC 250 Hospice Cir. Raleigh, NC 27607....
Mary Jane Coppedge
January 28, 2022
Mary Jane Crook Coppedge passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 at Transitions Hospice Care home in Raleigh with her son, Randy and daughter-in-law, Carolyn by her side. A native of Cary, NC, Mary Jane was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years Bill Coppedge and her parents Howard Pleasant Crook and Norma Beal Crook. She retired from...
Verna Louise Moss
January 27, 2022
Verna Louise Moss passed in peace on January 27, 2022 She was preceded by her Husband Earnest Moss. She is survived by her family and friends ; Sheila , Wendy, Donna , Todd, Scott, David , Sybil, Diane, Sandra, Vickie, Darlene, Dalton A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will...
John Joseph Zdan
January 27, 2022
Clayton – John Joseph Zdan, 94, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born August 4, 1927 in Utica, NY, to the late Mytro (Jacob) Zdan and Anna Holoczynska Zdan. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated in June 1945 from Thomas R. Proctor High School. He married his wife Victoria Sophia Pohorecki in 1949 at...
