Shirley Bell
June 2, 2021
WILLOW SPRING-Shirley Bell, 85, passed away on Wednesday at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina, on Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 AM. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Lisa Abbe (Galen) of Smithfield, Vicky Howard (David) of Four Oaks; son, Joey Hampton (Bonnie) of Willow Spring; sisters, Audrey Smale...
Elizabeth Smith Bright
June 2, 2021
Elizabeth Smith (Yeargan) Bright, known as Lib, to her family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones to be with her Lord and Savior. Lib was born at the old Rex Hospital in Raleigh and grew up in Garner, North Carolina with her three sisters. After High School, she attended Beautician School and later was the co-owner...
Wesley Lee Dupree
June 1, 2021
Wesley Lee Dupree, 70, of Raleigh, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Wesley was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. All his friends know him from the many years he served his customers at Roffler Family Style Shop, on Main Street, in Garner. Wesley enjoyed spending time with his family sharing a meal, cruising, or playing golf. Memorial service...
Ervin Randolph Millwood, Sr.
June 1, 2021
Garner – Ervin R. Millwood, 88, passed away Tuesday at Transitions Lifecare. Born in Nash County, he was the son of the late Clarence William Millwood and Daisy Flora Millwood. Ervin lived a life of faithful service to God, family, friends, community and his Country. A memorial service will be held 4:30 pm Saturday at Aversboro Road Baptist Church,...
Ashleigh Elizabeth Jordain
May 31, 2021
Ashleigh Elizabeth Bagnall Jordain, 30, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Tampa, FL, she is the daughter of Addam and Sharon McDaniel Bagnall. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will be Monday 11:00 am at Historic Oakwood...
Samuel Melvin Stancil
May 31, 2021
GARNER - Samuel Melvin Stancil, 59, died unexpectedly Monday May 31, 2021, peacefully at his home in Garner NC. He was born December 17, 1961, in Garner North Carolina, the son of Melvin D. and Miranda M. (Benson) Stancil. He joined his sister, Patricia Stancil. Surviving in addition to his parents his fiancé TJ Lundy of Garner; his daughter...
Lorraine Dour
May 28, 2021
RALEIGH – Lorraine Dour, 93, of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully, on May 28, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 5, 1928 to Blanche and William McCue, Sr., Lorraine was raised in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn with her sister, Bernice Harris (Colorado Springs, CO) and brother, William McCue, Jr. (Central Bridge, NY). Lorraine graduated from James Madison...
David Abel Bernstein
May 26, 2021
David Abel Bernstein, 52, passed Wednesday, May 26, 2021. David was born January 12, 1969, to Larry Bernstein and Deborah Halaby, in Kingston, NY. He was always a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NC State Wolfpack. David loved animals and more than anything, spending time with his family. There will be a celebration of David’s life on Saturday,...
Inge Sausenthaler Poole
May 26, 2021
Raleigh - Inge Sausenthaler Poole, 82, passed away Wednesday. Inge was born and raised in Germany and then married Timothy Ray Poole on August 17, 1959. Most of all, Inge loved her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and Oma. She was the true meaning of "always be humble and kind". Inge was an excellent seamstress. She sewed...
Carl "Carlie Bill" R. Johnson
May 25, 2021
ANGIER- Carl “Carlie Bill” R. Johnson, 86, passed away on Monday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Frank and Lula Johnson. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 28th at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow in...
Charles Edward Routten
May 25, 2021
Charles Edward “Eddie” Routten, 66, passed away at home suddenly, May 25, 2021. A native of Winchester,Va., Eddie was the son of the late Carl and Edith Marie Johnston Routten. Eddie worked for SAS Institute for 24 years as a Technical Support Statistician Manager There will be a Graveside service Saturday May 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sherwood...
Billie Ann Smith
May 24, 2021
Fuquay-Varina- Billie Ann McLamb Smith, 86, passed away on Monday at Harnett Woods Nursing Home in Dunn. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Estel McLamb and Vivian Matthews McLamb. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 11:00 AM at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. Billie Ann will lie in state...
Edith Vaughan Austin
May 23, 2021
WILLOW SPRINGS – Mary Edith Vaughan Austin, 91, passed away at her home on Sunday. A native of Wake county, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Vaughan and Hattie Thomas Vaughan. Edith's father, William Thomas Vaughan was the chief of police for the town of Fuquay-Varina in the 1950's and 1960's. During that time he was...
Gregory Allen Jenkins
May 23, 2021
Gregory Allen Jenkins, 62, of Garner, North Carolina, formerly Elizabethton, Tennessee/Roxboro, North Carolina, passed away on May 23rd. Greg was predeceased by his father, Eugene, and his brothers and sister, Doug, Butch, and Sue. He is survived by his mother, Katie Jenkins, his wife, Joan “Peanut” Jenkins, his son, Josh Jenkins, step-children, Travis and Brandi Poole, “adopted” children, David...
Joseph Yates Whitley
May 21, 2021
GARNER - Joseph Yates Whitley, 78 "The Old Sign Man" of 6309 Mal Weathers Rd, Raleigh died May 21st, 2021. Yates was a native of Raleigh and a lifelong resident of Wake County. He was the owner and operator of Best Signs & Service Company in Garner, NC for more than 40 years. He was an active and faithful...
Joanne Deans Benson
May 19, 2021
Clayton- Joanne Deans Benson, age 64, passed away May 19, 2021 at the JMH-Clayton, after a period of declining health. She was born in Johnston County, March 22, 1957 to the late Riley and Geraldine Deans. Joanne was known for her caring, nurturing, and upbeat spirit to all those around her. She is survived by her daughter, Kristi Barbour...
Kay Chatham Ennis
May 18, 2021
ANGIER – Kay Chatham Ennis, 73, passed away at her daughter’s home in Columbia, SC surrounded by family. Her celebration of life will be May 22nd at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church in Angier, NC where she was an active member. The family will receive friends from 3-4 pm at the church, with the service starting at 4 pm....
Lucille Sauls Evans
May 17, 2021
Lucille Sauls Evans, 95, died peacefully at home in Peachtree Corners, Georgia surrounded by loved ones on May 17, 2021. She was born at home in Wake County, North Carolina to Letha and Hudson Sauls and grew up on the farm with five siblings. Graduating from Garner High School, she was the first female student bus driver in Wake...
Wanda Byers Hohnsbehn
May 17, 2021
Wanda Beverly (Byers) Hohnsbehn, 88, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. She was born November 1, 1932 in Texas but grew up in Chanute, Kansas. After graduating from Chanute High School (1950) and Neosho County Community College (1952), she went to Idaho and worked in the medical office of a paper...
Stefanie Sybil Slaton
May 14, 2021
Stef Slaton, 56, of Raleigh, passed away at home with her family. She was the daughter of Dr. Erhard Klar (of Raleigh) and the late Almut Ihssen. Along with her mother, Stef was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Klar. Stef is survived by her husband of 27 years, Steve Slaton, and their 6 children: Mike, Art, Emmy,...
