Mary “Louise” Hobby Cox
September 2, 2020
RALEIGH - Mary “Louise” Hobby Cox, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in Turner County, GA to the late Morris Andrew and Lillie McGlamery Hobby. She was one of twelve siblings and enjoyed growing up in a large, loving family. Following graduation from high school, she moved to Albany to...
Harvey Smith
September 1, 2020
Harvey Edward Smith was born June 23rd, 1944 to Nellie Phoebe Chisenhall Smith and Clyde Harvey Smith of Durham, North Carolina. He trained as a carpenters helper working with his daddy. Over the years developed into a professional carpenter. He loved working on cars and eventually became a skilled automotive technician working for several auto dealerships in the Raleigh...
Steve D. Harvell
August 31, 2020
Raleigh – Steve Dempsey Harvell, 68, passed away at Duke University Hospital in Durham on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Cleo Harvell and Hilda Byrd Harvell. Steve is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dotti Harvell; daughter, Kate Harvell of Raleigh; son, Steven Harvell and wife, Rose of...
Gloria Dowdee Bishop Toler
August 30, 2020
Gloria Bishop Dowdee Toler died peacefully on August 30 at The Cardinal at North Hills. Born on July 16, 1921, she was the only girl and youngest of six children. She lived all her ninety- nine years in Raleigh. Known for her work ethic and durability, she retired in her 80’s. As a young woman, she was employed by...
Martha Burnette Bagley
August 30, 2020
Raleigh – Martha Wrenn Burnette Bagley, 76, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Garland Burnette, Sr. and Ethel Wrenn Burnette. A private graveside service will be held at Holland’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons, Chadwick Garland Bagley (Ashley) of Raleigh and Isham Trotter Bagley...
Allen Burchette Rowland
August 29, 2020
Allen Burchette Rowland, 82, passed Saturday, August 29, 2020. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Creston H. and Alma Burchette Rowland. Allen was in law enforcement for many years spanning from Farmville Police Department, Garner Police Department, and security for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. He also spent some time as a...
Joyce Holder Cooper
August 28, 2020
Raleigh – Joyce Holder Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28th at Transitions Hospice Care of Raleigh. She was born in Wake County to the late James Lemuel “Bud” and Nancy Lottie Holder. She was married to Andrew Jackson “June” Cooper and together they had three children: Steve, Tom and Linda. Joyce was an active member of...
Gloria Rempe Murray
August 28, 2020
CARY- Gloria Rempe Murray, 83, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Luella Welch Rempe. Gloria graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. On a 1957 spring break trip in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, she met a...
Alfred Nicholas Purta
August 27, 2020
Alfred (Al) Purta, 88, died peacefully at home. A Christian man, Alfred was quiet, humble and honest to a fault. He expected nothing more from his children than he expected of himself: an unwavering love of God and country, a devotion to hard work and a clear moral sense. He enjoyed discussing history, particularly WWII. He enjoyed traveling, especially...
Usaf (Ret.) Msgt. Roger Lee Teasley
August 27, 2020
GARNER – It is with profound sadness that the family of MSgt. Roger Lee Teasley, USAF (Ret.) announce his unexpected passing on August 27, 2020, at the age of 71. Roger was born in Wilkes County, Georgia on February 8, 1949, the son of the late Hoke and Janie Goldman Teasley. Roger decided at a young age he wanted...
Penny Ann Mckee
August 27, 2020
Penny Ann McKee (“Miss McKee with a K”) passed away on August 27th, 2020. Penny was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 14th, 1946 to Alonzo Jackson McKee and Coreen Smith McKee. She grew up in the Raleigh area with her two younger sisters, Brenda McKee Idol and Susan McKee Smeltzer. Miss Penny spent her life helping others....
Tommie W. Whitley
August 26, 2020
WILLOW SPRING – Tommie Wade Whitley, 61, passed away Wednesday at his home. A native of Johnston County, Tommie was the son of Hilda Whitley and the late Wade Stanley Whitley. In addition to his mother, Tommie is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie W. Whitley; daughter, Jami White and husband, Brandon; sister, Lisa Ogburn; grandchildren, Caiden White and...
Hazel Pauline Willard Johnson
August 26, 2020
RALEIGH – Hazel Pauline Willard Johnson, 85, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Hazel was born in Bassett, Virginia on April 29, 1935 to the late Jonah “Bush” Willard and Elizabeth Batts “Granny” Willard. In her earlier years, Hazel worked in a local orphanage, and later as a nurse’s assistant. Throughout her life, Hazel was always a good babysitter....
Ruthleen G. Page
August 24, 2020
WILLOW SPRING- Ruthleen “Rudy” Gregory Page, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday with her family by her side at her family farm. A native of Angier, NC, Rudy was the daughter of the late Harvey Gregory and Gladys Hockaday Gregory. She met and married the love of her life Jesse Page Sr. and they made their home in Willow...
Meredith Norris
August 23, 2020
ANGIER – Meredith Yvonne Norris, 21, passed away on Sunday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of her father, John Norris, Jr. and wife, Tracey and her mother, Toni Smith. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. In addition to her...
Leslie Adams, Jr.
August 23, 2020
Angier- Leslie Adams, Jr. passed away Sunday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Leslie and Nettie Champion Adams. Les was very personable and had many friends. He was the last of the Good Ole Boys. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Entombment...
Robert L. Chisenhall
August 22, 2020
ANGIER– Robert L. Chisenhall, 84, passed away on Saturday at Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Center in Clayton. Born in Johnston county, he was the son of the late Buck Lee Chisenhall and Lessie Pollard Chisenhall. Robert served honorably in the United States Army. He worked for many years and retired with ABB formally known as Westinghouse. In addition to...
Antonina “Nina” Cutugno, M.D.
August 22, 2020
THE BRONX, N.Y. – If you met Dr. Antonina “Nina” Cutugno there was a good chance you would remember her. Full of energy and spirit, she was a direct, driven and accomplished individual, a loving sister, and a wonderful aunt. Auntie never met a squirrel or cat she didn’t love. She was the middle child of an Italian naval...
John Richard Morgan
August 22, 2020
John Richard Morgan, 87, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nash County, he was the son of the late Richard Allan and Mary Ruth Murray Morgan. Graveside service will be held at 11am, Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Samaria Baptist Church Cemetery, Middlesex, NC. Mr. Morgan will lie in state at Bryan-Lee...
Joann Loyer
August 21, 2020
ANGIER – JoAnn Loyer, 75, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 in the home of her son, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born in Robeson County on June 23, 1945. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Barnes, Martha Narron; brother, Garry Martin; and step-father, Louis Watkins. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a...
