Ruby Oquinn Koehler
January 1, 2021
Ruby O’Quinn Koehler, 94, died at her residence on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who was full of spunk and laughter and adored her daughter, Kittie, and grandson, Evan, who were the light of her life. Her graciousness was constantly exhibited by always putting others first. She enjoyed singing and always...
Carlton Amos Sauls
December 31, 2020
LILLINGTON– Carlton Amos Sauls, 62, passed away Thursday. A native of Henderson county, he was the son of the late Jerry Lewis and Donna Tillotson Sauls. He is survived by his sister, Brenda Young and husband Terry of Angier; half-sisters, Angela Ruiz, Spring Sauls, Summer Sauls, Tammy Rockwell and husband Chuck; nieces, Amanda Pegram and husband Michael, Eva Denny;...
Faye B. Roberts
December 30, 2020
McGee’s Crossroads- Faye B. Roberts of McGee’s Crossroads, 84, died Dec. 30, 2020 of a sudden illness. She is survived by: three children, Chris Roberts of Newton Grove, Suzette (and Mike) Rodriguez, Burt (and Melynda) Roberts, both of McGee’s Crossroads; a grandson, Hudson of McGee’s Crossroads; and a sister, Gayle Byrd of Charlotte. Her husband, Larry, the love of...
Robert Clarence “Bob” Yates, Jr.
December 29, 2020
Robert Clarence Yates, Jr., 77, died Tuesday at his residence. He was a graduate of Cary High School and also from Hardbarger’s Business College. Bob retired from Cannon as a District Sales Manager. Surviving are his daughters, Kamela Yates Niemyski and husband Paul of Dallas, TX and Tanisia Yates of Raleigh; grandchildren, Sophia, Briana, Kasia and Brock. A service...
Tommy Lee Hilliard
December 28, 2020
ANGIER – Tommy Lee Hilliard, 44, passed away on Monday. Born in Lee county, he was the son of the late Danny Earl Hilliard and Sandra Kay Grissom. Tommy is survived by his spouse of 14 years, Michelle Thompson of Angier; son, Tyler Lee Hilliard of Angier; sisters, Wendy Ellington (Chris) of Angier, Lisa Hilliard of Angier, Tina Hilliard...
Ed Townsend Malloy, Jr.
December 27, 2020
Garner - Ed Malloy 66, passed away on December 27, 2020. Mr. Malloy will lie in state for public viewing from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Friday January 1, 2021 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends at Victory Church, Friday evening, January 1, 2020, from 6-8PM. Due to State regulations, this time period is...
Judy B. Cooper
December 24, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA- Judy Beamon Cooper, 78, passed away on Thursday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hortense Webb Beamon. Judy was a core member of Difference Makers Church in Angier. She was so proud to have been a part of...
Judy Lee Stutts Cannon
December 24, 2020
Judy Lee Stutts Cannon, 57, passed Thursday, December 24, 2020. Judy was born July 9, 1963 to the late George Leonard and Eva Lee Taylor Stutts. Her family remembers her fondly for her love and kindness. Her son Paul was her world. She loved to travel, especially to the beach, music, and animals. Judy is survived by her son,...
Louann Byers
December 23, 2020
Louann Byers, of Raleigh, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23. She is survived by her oldest son Steve and her five treasured grandchildren, Kelly, Zachary, Stephanie, Audrey and Adam. She has joined youngest son James, who went home before her in 2015. She was born and spent her formative years in and around Salisbury...
Eunice W. Rhiner
December 23, 2020
ANGIER- Eunice Wood Rhiner, 89, passed away on Wednesday at her sister’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Lovett James Wood and Bettie Ivey Wood. Eunice was a kind and caring woman who didn’t hesitate to help a young person in need. She was a proud resident of...
Ann Workman Cosby
December 22, 2020
Clayton – Ann Workman Cosby, 87, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Guy and Dorcas Hagwood Workman. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Private family burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Jim Cosby;...
Shirley Higgins Sandy
December 22, 2020
Shirley Higgins Sandy, 82, passed away at home after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnston, Co, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Penny Stephenson Higgins. There will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Monday Dec. 28, 2020 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include husband of 60...
Wayne “Mickey” Wonnacott
December 22, 2020
Angier, NC - Wayne “Mickey” Wonnacott, 82, passed away Monday December 22, 2020 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side at the Oaks of Mayview in Raleigh North Carolina. Mickey was born on January 24, 1938 and raised in Pickford, Michigan, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Stewart) Wonnacott, and was the youngest of...
Robbie Keith Oliver
December 21, 2020
Robbie Keith Oliver, 55, passed away Monday at his home. A native of Wake County, he was the son of Elizabeth “Ann” Head of Angier. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier. Keith is survived by his partner of eleven years, Judy Paul; son, Robbie Aaron Oliver;...
Donald A. Matthews
December 21, 2020
Apex– Donald Anderson Matthews, 74, a loving husband, father, and grandpa went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21st, 2020. When he passed, his wife of 53 years was at his bedside. The Lord was the love of his life and his greatest desire was to live a life that was pleasing to God. Donald was...
John R. Stancil, Iii
December 20, 2020
BURLINGTON– John Russell Stancil, III, 30, passed away Sunday, December 20th, 2020 in Burlington, NC. A native of Wake County, he is the son of John Russell Stancil, Jr. and his mother, Amy Lynn Merrill. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his grandparents, Wanda Ross Stancil of Raleigh, NC, and Tom and Deborah Merrill also of...
Grace G. Beaman
December 19, 2020
Garner - Grace Beaman, 90, passed away peacefully at home, after an extended illness. Grace was born January 27, 1930, to James and Elizabeth Gardner, in Walstonburg, N.C. She attended Walstonburg School and Atlantic Christian College (Barton College) before marrying her husband of 67 years, Arthur Beaman, until his death in 2015. Grace worked in North Carolina State Government,...
Patsy Pope
December 19, 2020
Patsy Phillippi Pope, age 86, of Willow Spring, North Carolina and formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on December 19, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Cary, NC. She was born on November 19, 1934 to the late Richard E. and Lucille Hilton Phillippi. Patsy graduated from George Wythe High School in 1952 and attended Emory and Henry...
Doris Thompson Wall
December 18, 2020
Doris Thompson Wall peacefully passed away at Sunrise of Raleigh on Thursday, December 18, 2020. A lifelong Raleigh native, she was the daughter of the late John Marvin Thompson and Lilly Ball Thompson. The youngest of 5 children, Doris had many fond memories of growing up at 400 Kinsey Street in her beloved Boylan Heights neighborhood. She attended Louisburg...
Christopher Howell Oakley
December 18, 2020
RALEIGH – Christopher Howell Oakley, 34, of Raleigh, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Christopher is survived by his son, Keenan River Oakley; and the mother of his son, Jen Martinez of Raleigh; mother, Diane Dalton Thoman and partner, Michael French of Raleigh; father, James Howell Oakley and...
