Dorothy Dr. Dubose-Blum
December 4, 2020
Dorothy Dillard (Dottie) DuBose-Blum March 10, 1945 – December 4, 2020 Dottie DuBose-Blum,75, passed away on December 4, during the Christmas season she celebrated so joyously year-round. Dottie was pre-deceased by her husband, George Benjamin Blum, Jr. parents Stephen Richards and Dorothy Dillard DuBose and sister Martha Anne DuBose Green. Survivors include her beloved sister and best friend, Stephanie...
Gerald Edward Whitt
December 4, 2020
RALEIGH - Gerald Edward Whitt, age 82, peacefully passed over into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 4 at Transitions Hospice. Gerry was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on July 28, 1938 to J. L. Whitt and Flora Belle Butler Whitt. Gerry joined the US Navy...
Annie Merle Montague
December 4, 2020
ANGIER – Annie Merle Montague, 93, passed away Friday at Greenleaf Care Center. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late David and Alma Coats Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at Harnett Memorial Park. Merle is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gene Montague; sisters-in-law, Margaret Batten,...
Sarah “Sallie” Chalmers Houlder
December 4, 2020
TEGA CAY, SOUTH CAROLINA – Sarah “Sallie” Chalmers Houlder, 81, formerly of Raleigh, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Sallie was born in Dorchester County, South Carolina on May 16, 1939. She was an active member of Church of the Good Shepherd - Episcopal, in downtown Raleigh until her health declined. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Sean Madison Fokes
December 2, 2020
Sean Madison Fokes Born December 27, 1960 taken suddenly December 2, 2020 Sean was a man of many talents and few words. His stoic, quiet nature could be perceived as distant, but he was always mindful, always paying attention and above all else always loving. When you were in his circle you knew it. He wouldn’t take any grief...
Tania Quick
December 2, 2020
Dec. 2, 1957 – Dec. 2, 2020 Willow Spring- Tania Quick, 63, of Willow Spring, passed away at Rex Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Freddie and Vivian Lamb Thompson. There will be a Memorial Service Monday Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:00pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on 1241 Old Fairground Rd, Willow...
Tammy Lynn Dupree
November 28, 2020
RALEIGH – Tammy Lynn Dupree, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Tammy was born in Wake County on December 21, 1974 to the late John Maxie Flynn and Shirley Baker Flynn. In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Flynn. She is survived by her spouse and lifelong partner, David...
Mary “Alice” Bedford Wethington
November 27, 2020
RALEIGH – Mary “Alice” Bedford Wethington completed her earthly journey to her heavenly home on November 27, 2020 and entered into the welcoming presence of her Heavenly Father. Alice was born in Goldsboro, NC on March 28, 1928, to the late Jack Anthony and Martha Taylor Bedford. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Howard Murray Wethington;...
Alice D. Thompson
November 27, 2020
RALEIGH – Alice Dupree Thompson, 82, passed away Friday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Crosby and Exel Wood Dupree. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 1st at Vandora Springs Free Will Baptist Church, Garner. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Fuquay-Varina. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state from 12-5PM, Monday,...
Chase Adams
November 27, 2020
Chase Adams, 16, of New Bern formerly of Garner, passed away Friday Nov. 27, 2020. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of Christopher and Laurie Stephens Adams. There will be a Private Graveside service at Montlawn Memorial Park. Chase is survived by his parents; Christopher and Laurie Stephens Adams; sister, Peyton Adams; maternal grandparents, Glenn and...
Elva “Jean” Crawford
November 27, 2020
GARNER – Elva “Jean” Crawford, 83, passed away peacefully Friday with family by her side. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Marshall Ford and Thelma Stevens Ford. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park,...
William Thomas Roberson
November 24, 2020
CARY- William Thomas Roberson, 96, passed Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Candler, NC, Bill was born July 6, 1924 to the late Milton Wells Roberson and Mary Brewton Roberson. He and his wife, Audrey Hanes Roberson were missionaries with the International Mission Board (formally the Foreign Mission Board) in Vietnam and in the Philippines for twenty-seven years until...
Jesse Daniel Long
November 24, 2020
RALEIGH - Jesse Daniel Long, 69, passed peacefully into the arms of the Savior on Tuesday morning, November 24, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Dan was born on January 30, 1951 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of the late Sprott Long and Ollie Leona “Til” Wood Long. He graduated from Garinger High School in Charlotte in 1968. He...
Larry Clifton Fountain
November 23, 2020
Larry Clifton Fountain, 74, died peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 after a long and brave battle with dementia. He will be forever remembered as a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. A native of Duplin County, NC, Larry was one of four children born on January 6, 1946 to the late Murphy C. and Mary E. Kennedy Fountain...
Casey Elizabeth Snead
November 21, 2020
GARNER - Casey Elizabeth Snead, 40 years old, passed from this Earth into an eternal heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her home in Garner, North Carolina. Casey valiantly fought brain cancer for 24 years. It was her strong will to live and love for her family that carried her through the toughest times. Casey was known for...
Marvin Sherrill Barefoot
November 21, 2020
Marvin Sherrill Barefoot, 85, passed away Saturday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Gladys Norris Barefoot. After serving in France while in the U.S. Army, Sherrill drove for Trailways for 35 years. He is a past president of the Good Sam’s RV Club. He was a longtime member of the William...
Stephan Gabriel (Steve) Barat
November 21, 2020
Stephan (Steve) Gabriel Barat passed away on November 21, 2020, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Steve was born in Passaic, NJ on August 1, 1946, and lived in various cities in NJ, FL, and GA, before moving to Garner, NC in 2006. He served honorably in the U.S. army, was a proud Vietnam Veteran, and was a...
Cornelia Crane Plyler
November 20, 2020
Cornelia Crane Plyler, 88,passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Cornelia was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Otho Frank Plyler Jr. and her daughter Emalyn Houde of Key West. She is survived by her son, O.F. “Chip” (Sandy) Plyler III of St. Simons Island; son-in-law Richard Houde of Key West, two grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Collins and...
Donna Moore
November 20, 2020
Our loving and devoted mother went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, November 20. She was a thoughtful, loving and giving person. She loved all family and friends with everything she had. She is survived by her children, Billy R. Moore (Kristi), Paula Martin (Travis), Christina Moore, and Rayanne Moore; mother, Glenda L. Long; siblings, Don W. Long III,...
Carlton Gray Blakley
November 20, 2020
Carlton Gray Blakley, 70, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. A native of Forsyth County, Carlton was born on September 16, 1950, to the late Herman L. and Frances Shields Blakley. He graduated from Parkland High School and UNC Greensboro. Carlton served in the Navy on the USS Independence as an aircraft mechanic with Attack Squadron 12. He...
