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...
Joan Elaine Buol
July 11, 2022
Joan Elaine Buol, age 87, from Garner North Carolina, departed earthly life July 11, 2022. Joan was born in Montrose Township, Dane County Wisconsin, on June 27, 1935, and was the oldest child of Glenn and Ethel (Rindy) Showers. She attended a one-room country schoolhouse through 6 grades before her family moved to a dairy farm in Exeter Township...
Raymond Smith
July 10, 2022
ANGIER – Raymond Carl Smith, 81, passed away Sunday at Rex Hospital. Born in Nebraska, he was the son of the late Carl Benedict Smith and Leona Streit Smith. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joy Denning Smith. Ray served his country on the Aircraft Carrier USS America during his enlistment with the U.S. Naval Reserve...
Ronald Bruce Burns
July 7, 2022
Ronald Bruce Burns was born May 5, 1957 in Rice Lake, WI to the late Rev. Robert and Wilma (Farmer) Burns. He passed after a very sudden and aggressive battle with Acute Leukemia in the MICU at Duke University Hospital. While unexpected, his family was able to surround him while he peacefully passed from this life. Ron is survived...
Murphy Leo Quinn
July 7, 2022
Murphy “Leo” Quinn age 86, passed away at Wake Medical on July 7, 2022, after several years of declining health. He was cared for to the end by his daughters Donna and Angie. He read his bible daily, prayed often and his faith was strong. The length of his final journey was also made possible by his wonderful Home...
Charles Stephen "Charlie" Hart
July 7, 2022
Charles Stephen “Charlie” Hart, 76, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on July 7 at Holden Beach, North Carolina.
Born July 26, 1945, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Charlie’s greatest talent was living well. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. Charlie loved to cook and to read, and he was a devoted...
Allen John Jaskolka
July 7, 2022
WILLOW SPRING – Allen John Jaskolka, 64, passed away Thursday at Wake Medical Center. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Stanley Jaskolka and Jane Wiciejowski Jaskolka. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Allen is survived by his fiancé, Linda Cooley...
Janis Hawkins
July 7, 2022
Janis Mallory Hawkins, 78, of Garner, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on 07/07/2022. She was born on 10/14/1943 to parents Arthur and Gloria Mallory of Hamden, CT. Janis was married to James Greatsinger in 1958 in CT. Together they had six children Cheryl Moynihan (died 2017), Todd Greatsinger, Child #3, Eric Greatsinger (died 2019), Melissa Klavitter, and Sean Greatsinger....
Dave Hinman, Jr.
July 6, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA– David Rowe Hinman, Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 6th. Born in Pensacola, Florida, he is the son of Edith Lewis of Pensacola, FL and David Hinman, Sr. (Sandy) of LaGrange, TX. Dave loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he had a servant’s heart and was always willing to help someone in need. He was actively...
Aaron John Hoyt
July 4, 2022
Aaron John Hoyt Born Pensacola, FL, April 11, 1982, Easter Sunday Died Raleigh, NC, July 4, 2022, Independence Day Aaron was a happy, active and loving son, brother to Sarah, and uncle to Mia and Mason during his 40 years of life. The first 5 years were in St. Pete, FL with his family: Papa and Bette Hoyt, Mimi...
