Archie Cairns Miller
September 15, 2020
CARY, N.C. – Archie Cairns Miller, age 89, of Preston Pointe in Cary, NC and formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Jamestown, NY, and Buffalo, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary from COVID-19. He was born on October 28, 1930 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Archie Miller and Mary Brunton Miller....
Rosemarie Perrotta
September 14, 2020
Rosemarie Perrotta, 80, passed away September 14, 2020. Rosemarie was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Dominick Maggio and Josephine DiGiovanna Maggio, on July 15, 1940. She loved bowling and watching her New York Mets. In her younger days, she enjoyed playing cards with the girls. More than anything though, she loved her grandchildren. She was the life...
James Earl Ryals
September 13, 2020
Angier- James Earl Ryals, 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home. Born in Wake County, Earl was the son of the late Joseph Ray Ryals and Dorothy Moore Ryals. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 16th at 2:30 PM at Johnson Memorial Church Cemetery, 8280 NC 50 Angier, NC 27501. Earl is survived by...
Willard Ray Owen
September 13, 2020
Willard Ray Owen, 85, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2020. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Harry and Mamie Holland Owen. Willard proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a television repair man before retiring, which allowed him to spend more time with his family. He also enjoyed spending...
Ronnie Mayor Williams
September 12, 2020
GARNER- Mayor Ronald Stephen Williams passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Surrounded by his loving family, his death was peaceful at his home. Ronnie grew up in Garner and graduated from Garner High in 1966. After a stint at Wake Technical Community College, He was drafted into the Army...
William “Billy” Tilton
September 12, 2020
Garner – William “Billy” Tilton, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Edward and Ida Terry Tilton. Mr. Tilton is survived by his daughters, Carolyn T. Davis, Brenda T. Earp and husband, Brandon, both of Wendell; grandchildren Amanda Earp, Patrick Davis; great-grandchildren Aidan Earp, and Ava and Ana...
Arlene Benner Cistola
September 12, 2020
Private graveside services will be conducted at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens for Arlene Benner Cistola, who passed away on September 12, 2020, following a short battle with vascular dementia. Arlene was 88. Arlene was born in Larksville, PA on May 28, 1932 to James and Gertrude Benner. She was predeceased by her daughter, Diane Cistola Dennis, and her husband...
Julia Starling Bowling
September 11, 2020
Julia Bowling of Raleigh, NC went home to be with her Lord on September 11, 2020. She was born in Wake County on December 2, 1943 to the late Norman and Venie Hicks Starling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Lee J. (Sonny) Bowling; Son, Randy J. Bowling; Grandson, Christopher J. Bowling;...
William “Mike” Robinson
September 10, 2020
ANGIER-William Michael Robinson, “Mike”, 74, passed away Thursday at his home. Born in Nash county, Mike was the son of the late William Augustus Robinson and Lola Griffin Robinson. Mike served his country for 3 years in the Army from 1968-1970, rising to sergeant before his discharge. After signing up at 22 years old, he fought bravely in Vietnam....
Gerald Owen Patterson
September 10, 2020
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Gerald O. Patterson died at home on September 10 after a courageous battle with a rare cancer. He was born in Helena, MT to Willard and Annabelle Patterson. He grew up in Garrison, ND, graduated from North Dakota State University,...
Betty Jo Creed
September 8, 2020
Our beloved mother, Betty Jo Webb Creed, transitioned to be with her Lord on September 8, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Betty Jo, formerly of Edenton, NC, resided for the last 25 years in Garner, NC. Betty Jo was a longtime church goer at First of Yeopim Baptist Church, Edenton, NC and ending with many years at Garner...
Randall W. Smith
September 7, 2020
Fuquay-Varina– Randall Wright Smith, 82-, passed away Monday at his home. A native of Harnett county, he was the son of the late Judd Smith and Vera Matthews Smith. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 11:00 AM at Chalybeate Baptist Church Cemetery, Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends at the home at other times....
Sidney Howard Mann
September 7, 2020
ANGIER– Sidney Howard “Buster” Mann, 85, passed away Monday at Transitions Life Care Center. Sidney was born in Fuquay Springs to the late W.H. “Bill” Mann and Ethel Braswell Mann. Sidney was a resident of Angier for 75 years and a graduate of Angier High School (Class of 1955). After graduation, he took business courses at Hardbargers Business College...
Geraldine Howard Young
September 5, 2020
WILLOW SPRING– Geraldine Howard Young, 90, passed away on Saturday at Transitions LifeCare. She was born in Wake County but was raised and spent most of her life in Willow Spring. Geraldine was the daughter of the late Tony Howard and Addie Ferrell Howard. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee...
Chris Ragland
September 5, 2020
Fuquay-Varina- John “Chris” Christopher Ragland, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2020. He was born in Wake County to Bobby Ragland and Becky Barnhill. He attended Fuquay-Varina High School. After graduating, he served in the Army and the North Carolina National Guard. Chris was an experienced carpenter for more that 30 years. He...
Alyssa Brooke Bowman
September 4, 2020
Alyssa Brooke Bowman, 24, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. A native of Wake Co. she was the daughter of Amy Lee Bowman and Robert Bowman. Alyssa had the ability to light up a room and loved spending time with her daughter, Mia, family and friends. She was smart, caring, and compassionate and will be truly missed. Graveside service...
Pauline “Polly” Wilkins Garrard
September 4, 2020
RALEIGH – Pauline “Polly” Wilkins Garrard, 97, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born in Edgecombe County on July 22, 1923 to the late B.R. and Nancy Reaves Harrelson. In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her first husband, John J. Wilkins, a former employee of Dillon Supply Company of Raleigh; her second...
Gene David Stephenson
September 3, 2020
Gene David Stephenson, 83, passed away Sept. 3, 2020. A native of Johnston, Co, he was the son of the late Sherrill and Ruby Johnson Stephenson. Gene worked for Dillon Supply Company, Inc., in sales until his retirement. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard. The family will be having a Private graveside service at Montlawn...
Beverly Lockhart Robinson
September 3, 2020
ANGIER–Beverly Lockhart Robinson, 96, passed away on Thursday at Greenleaf Care Center in Lillington. Beverly was born in St. Joseph, MO, but Jacksonville, NC was home to her and her late husband, George “Rob” Robinson for over forty years. Beverly was the daughter of the late Wesley Amend Foote and Pearl Grace Scott. Beverly was a beautiful and strong...
