Ernest Franklin Parker, Jr.
March 29, 2021
Ernest Franklin Parker, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 29, 2021. He was born October 18, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Franklin, Sr. and Pauline Marilyn McGee Parker. Ernest faithfully loved God, family and friends, fishing, his alma mater, Duke University, as well as Duke basketball, paddle boarding, and serving through his...
Juan Aranda Bugarin
March 27, 2021
Juan Aranda Bugarin, 94, died Saturday at his residence. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner. Juan A. Bugarin married his high school sweetheart Pascula Ventinilla January 26th, 1947 shortly after his service in World War II. He was a Purple Heart recipient for his valor during his time as a guerilla warrior...
Troy Marshall Wilkinson
March 27, 2021
RALEIGH – Troy Marshall Wilkinson, 23, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2021 while attending Arizona State. Troy was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Benjamin Joseph Martin, Sr.; and his paternal grandmother, Elda Arese Wilkinson. He is survived by his mother, Marsha Martin Wilkinson and father, David Wilkinson; brother, David Martin Wilkinson; maternal grandmother, Lucy Smith Martin;...
Lyman Griffis Worthington
March 27, 2021
Lyman Griffis Worthington, 93, of Raleigh, known as “Griff”, passed away peacefully in his home on March 27, 2021. Griff was born in Grimesland, NC in 1928. He was the oldest of three boys born to Lyman John Worthington and Magdalene Griffis Worthington. He is known to friends and family as a loyal family supporter and a friend to...
Tracy Hales
March 25, 2021
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Tracy Klima Hales. Tracy received her wings on March 25th 2021. She was a loving mother, adored daughter, truly loyal friend. Tracy had a glow about her that infected everyone she encountered. Her laugh was completely contagious. “Stranger” was not a part of her vocabulary. She...
Martha Gilmore Johnson
March 24, 2021
Martha Elizabeth Johnson, 92, died March 24, 2021. Martha was a loving and loyal wife, a supportive and adoring mother and an amazing and dedicated grandmother. She had an intense love for her family, and an equally strong passion for fishing. Mama, as she was affectionately known, was an amazing cook and was notorious for her huge family dinners...
Ricky Lee Sandy, Jr.
March 22, 2021
Ricky Lee Sandy, Jr., 35, passed away Monday. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 28th at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Ricky will lie in state on Saturday, March 27th from 1:00-5:00 PM for anyone that would like to pay their respects and sign the register. The family will receive friends...
Loma Lou Ashley Leeson
March 21, 2021
Loma Lou Ashley Leeson, 89 of Clayton, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Gabriel Manor Nursing Home in Clayton, NC. Loma was born June 25, 1931 to George Cleveland and Pinkie Alice Ashley of Shinnston, WV and grew up in the Cunningham Run area of Shinnston, WV. She...
Robert Fountain
March 21, 2021
GARNER -Robert J Fountain passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a long illness. Bob was born on March 14, 1943 in Malone, NY, the son of Wallace and Eva Spinner Fountain. He moved to Massena, NY at an early age and attended local schools. Bob enlisted in the US Army, serving in the 101St Airborne Division at Ft....
Ralph Mason Hiester
March 20, 2021
Ralph “Mason” Hiester, 91, more affectionately known as “Honey” passed away peacefully in his home on March 20th. Mason was born in Warren, Ohio and moved to North Carolina in 1993. He was a car fanatic and loved nothing more than to fix up an old race car. He was better known in those days as ‘Racin’ Mason.’ He...
Annie M. Hall
March 20, 2021
ANGIER – Annie M. Hall, 97, of Angier, passed away Friday, March 20, 2021. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Owen Denton “O.D.” and Nina Woodard Matthews. Mrs. Hall is survived by her four daughters, JoAnne Phelps (Billy), Lou Ferrell, Rosemary Billings, Jackie Kirk; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter,...
Kathleen Ann Kugler
March 19, 2021
Kathleen Ann (Sheehan) Kugler, 77, Garner, N.C, formerly of Little Falls, N.Y., was taken into God’s hands, on March 19, 2021. Kathleen was born in Manhattan, N.Y. and was predeceased by her mother, Olga Mosenthin and father, Daniel Patrick Sheehan. Kathleen was educated in the Little Falls school system and graduated from Little Falls High School. While in little...
Leamon Wayne Tanner
March 19, 2021
Leamon Wayne Tanner, 72, of Garner passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett , Co. he was the son of the late Leamon C. and Nadine Lee Tanner. Leamon worked in landscaping for many years and proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday...
Romanda "Mando" St. Rose Brown
March 19, 2021
Romanda “Mando” St. Rose Brown, 55, passed away Friday at WakeMed Cary Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Alexis St. Rose and is survived by her mother, Virginia St. Rose. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 30th at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier. The burial will follow at Sandhills State...
Marie Y. Beasley
March 18, 2021
ANGIER- Marie Young Beasley, died peacefully in the home of her daughter in Raleigh, on Thursday, March 18, 2021, after a long battle with heart failure and other health issues. She was 82 years of age; born August 14, 1938. She enjoyed a wonderful 60 years of marriage to George Beasley, prior to his death in 2017. She was...
A. Hardy Mills
March 17, 2021
RALEIGH - A. Hardy Mills, age 68, died peacefully at home on March 17, 2021. Hardy was born January 11,1953. A Raleigh native, he graduated from Broughton High School in 1971. He attended N.C. State university and then became a premier builder and developer in the Wake County area for 40 plus years. Hardy was preceded in death by...
Earl Hampton Gay
March 17, 2021
Earl Hampton Gay, 95, of Raleigh went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born December 10, 1925 in Zebulon, NC to the late Irving Proctor Gay and Margaret Alice Glover Gay. Earl was known for his infectious smile, generous heart, and sweet spirit. He was affectionately called “Daddy Earl” by so many who loved...
Tedros Negash Gebre
March 17, 2021
Tedros Negash Gebre, affectionately known by his friends as “Ted,” and also “Abraham” by his grandfather, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 33. Tedros was very loving, social, caring, giving, and compassionate young man. He was born in Eritrea, East Africa on October 14, 1987. Tedros was preceded in death by his father, Negash...
Harvey Lewis Beasley
March 16, 2021
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - While listening to scripture readings, Christian music, and prayers in the presence of God on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA, Brother Harvey Lewis Beasley Sr., age 73, departed this earthly life calmly and peacefully. His wife, niece who is a family nurse, and the nurse team, were all by...
David "Wallace" Barbour
March 15, 2021
WILLOW SPRING- David “Wallace” Barbour, 81, passed away on Monday at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. A native of Wake County, Wallace was the son of the late Almon and Hercelia Myatt Barbour. Wallace lived a humble life. He spent his earlier years as an owner of Wilson & Cofield Electric in Raleigh. Once he retired, he enjoyed...
