Martha Brannon Middleton
January 9, 2022
GARNER - Martha Brannon Middleton 85, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital January 9, 2022. Martha is survived by Bill, her husband of 66 years. She was the daughter of Elizabeth and Vernon Brannon. She is also survived by her treasured cousins, nieces and nephews. Martha and Bill loved family, being with friends and taking mystery bus trips. She...
Daniel Lee Fields
January 9, 2022
RALEIGH – Daniel Lee Fields, 49, passed away on Sunday. Daniel was born in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ralph and Lillie Fields. Daniel was a good southern gentleman who loved wrestling and his family. Burial will be held at a later date at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC. Daniel is survived by his loving...
Janice Gregory Hawley
January 8, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Janice Gregory Hawley, 90, passed away at her home on Saturday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Daily and Irma Ogburn Gregory. The family will hold a private graveside service at the Hawley Family Cemetery, Willow Spring. Janice is survived by her daughters, Sharon Hawley Hart...
Helen Davis Morgan
January 7, 2022
RALEIGH – Helen Davis Morgan, 81, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. Helen was born in Wake County on April 27, 1940, to the late Melvin Harvey Davis and Georgia Pearce Fisher. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gray Morgan; daughter, Billie Ann Morgan. She is survived by her son, Melvin...
Jeremy Ryan Dodson
January 7, 2022
Raleigh - Jeremy Ryan Dodson, 38, of Raleigh, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 7, 2022. Jeremy was born August 21, 1983, in Wake County to his father and mother, Arlos Wayne Dodson and Kay Dolen Cuaton-Maier. Jeremy is survived by his wife and beautiful children, Kadera Dodson; daughter, Jade Dodson; son, Jamison Dodson; mother, Kay...
H. Neal Council
January 7, 2022
Raleigh – Hal Neal Council, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Hal and Isabelle Council. Neal is survived by the love of his life for more than 61 years, Rachel Watkins Council; children, David Council (Shannon) of Clayton, Leslie Chaney (George) of Glade Valley,...
Hazel Parsons Tinnin
January 6, 2022
Hazel Parsons Tinnin, 91, of Garner, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Hazel was born May 24, 1930, in Sampson County to the late William Albert Parsons and Ada Best Parsons. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ernest Bradley Tinnin. She was a faithful follower of Christ and a...
Norman Leon Raynor, Jr.
January 5, 2022
Raleigh- Norman Leon Raynor, Jr., 68, of Raleigh, North Carolina succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones on January 5, 2022. Norman is survived by his wife, Deborah of 48 years; daughters Jennifer Raynor Martowska and Ashley Raynor Hall; sister Ella Rogers; brother, James Highsmith; and his loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...
John Benjamin Lipps, Jr.
January 5, 2022
Raleigh- John Benjamin Lipps, Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday at Pruitt Health in Raleigh, NC. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late John Benjamin Lipps, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Berray) Lipps. John, who was known fondly as Ben to many, grew up in Bradford, PA, and was a 1961 graduate of Bradford Area High...
Larry Wade Johnson
January 5, 2022
RALEIGH – Larry Wade Johnson, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A native of Wake County, Larry was born October 23, 1956, to the late Raymond Earl and Janie Lee Bullock Johnson. Larry graduated from Garner High School and was a painter by trade. Music was his love language, and his greatest joy was when his toes were...
Paul Edward Allison, Jr.
January 5, 2022
MORRISVILLE – Paul Edward Allison, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. He was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1938, the son of the late Paul Edward and Frankie Grindstaff Allison. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Dean Allison. Paul was an accomplished...
James Floyd Cosby
January 4, 2022
CLAYTON – Jim Cosby, 89, passed away on Tuesday. Jim was born in Wake County to the late Walter and Estelle McGee Cosby. A longtime member of Aversboro Road Baptist Church, Jim was a life member of the Garner Civitan Club, serving over 55 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a field representative...
Mary "Maggie" Margaret Smale
January 3, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Mary “Maggie” Margaret Smale, 37, passed away January 3, 2022. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Alan and Anne Safrit. Maggie was a loving mother and wife. Maggie always put her family and kids first in all situations. Maggie's life was lived to the fullest with her husband and two children. She was...
Betty Langdon Mcgee
January 3, 2022
Garner – Betty Langdon McGee, 85, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1936 to the late Walter C. Langdon and Zilla Coats Langdon of Four Oaks, NC. Betty graduated from Four Oaks High School in 1954. She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles for 10 years...
Reginald James Samero
January 2, 2022
Reginald "Reggie" Samero, 67, passed away in Winter Haven Florida after a brief illness. Born in Port Allegheny PA, Reggie developed a love for music early on in life. He turned that passion into a career as a DJ for more than 30 years. Reggie also worked for Equipment Supply Co and United Rentals as a mechanical engineer for...
Ruth Rouse Chappell
January 2, 2022
Willow Spring– Ruth Rouse Chappell, 88, passed away January 2, 2022. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Rouse. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Chappell and son, Eddie Tant. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sonja Huff (Fayette); stepson, Timmy Chappell (Jenny);...
Donald Vincent Dilling
January 2, 2022
Garner– Donald Vincent Dilling, 82, passed away January 2, 2022 with his family and close friends at his side. Born February 17, 1939 in Gastonia, NC he was the son to the late William and Nina Dilling. Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965 and then worked for and retired from Burroughs Wellcome in 1995. He...
Estina "Betty" Biro
January 2, 2022
ANGIER– Estina “Betty” Biro, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Trumbull, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lucy Janod Simons Shipman. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, January 17th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Angier Masonic Temple, 90 S. Raleigh St. Angier,...
Elizabeth Yarborough
January 1, 2022
Garner - Elizabeth Yarborough, 82, of Garner, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 1st at her home. Mrs. Yarborough was born July 22, 1939 in Wake County to the late Simon F. Campbell and Annie Myrtle (Tudor) Campbell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Malcolm D. Yarborough; siblings, Billy Campbell, Alice Mangum and brothers-in-law Lester...
Christine Young Adams
December 29, 2021
APEX - Christine Virginia Young Adams, 97, passed away on Wednesday. She was born in Harnett County to the late Gustavas and Earlie Long Young. Christine is survived by her daughter, Kathy Adams Pierce (Glenn); grandchildren, Donald Pierce (Sonia), Christopher Pierce (Susan), Kelli Allen, and Ashley Pierce; great-grandchildren, Victoria Pierce, Parker Pierce, Preston Pierce, Ella Pierce, Thomas Allen, and...
