Robert F. “Bob” Cholerton
June 2, 2020
GARNER - Robert F. “Bob” Cholerton, 79, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020. He was born on October 28, 1940 in Nova Scotia, Canada and resided for the last 48 years in Garner, NC. He was adopted and raised by the late Wilford and Virginia Cholerton and spent most of his childhood in Manteo, NC. He was a long...
John Joseph Schweitzer
June 1, 2020
John Schweiter, age 60 of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on June 1, 2020. John was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he served as a faithful Firefighter and EMT for West Lake Fire Department for several years. John graduated from Cathedral Preparatory, a private, Roman Catholic School as a member of the class of 1977. John had a love...
Audrey Hanes Roberson
May 31, 2020
Audrey Hanes Roberson, 98, of Cary, passed Sunday, May 31, 2020. A native of Mecklenburg County, Audrey was born June 2, 1921 to the late Robert D. and Ida Carpenter Hanes. She spent her life as a missionary with her husband, William (Bill) Thomas Roberson, in Vietnam and the Philippines. Audrey and Bill met the summer of 1948 in...
Van Ray Freeman
May 28, 2020
Van Ray Freeman, 73, passed away on May, 28, 2020. Van was born on October 6, 1946 in Berwick, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of the five children of Van Gilbert Freeman and Lois Dawn Adams Freeman. His siblings were Barry, Dennis, Cynthia, and Terri. He lived mainly in the Berwick area while growing up, but moved to Dillsburg,...
Dorothy Lowden Zager
May 27, 2020
Dorothy Lowden Zager, 93, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 at Stoneridge Retirement Living in Cary, North Carolina. On April 10, 2020 she was hospitalized for acute pulmonary edema and advanced congestive heart failure. After four weeks of rehabilitation at Hillcrest Raleigh she was well enough to move back to her private apartment where she enjoyed gardening around...
Patricia R. Dawkins
May 27, 2020
COATS- Patricia Rea Dawkins, 64, passed away on Wednesday at her home. Born in Dover, Ohio, Patricia was the daughter of the late John Edward Rea and Violet Errington Rea. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 1PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The graveside service for Patricia will be private. Patricia is survived by...
Pansy Greer Wood
May 26, 2020
WILLOW SPRING– Pansy Greer Wood, 84, passed away on Tuesday at her home with her daughter, Teresa and granddaughter, Jessie by her side. A native of Avery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Vastie Vester Greer. Pansy will be buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Fuquay-Varina. Pansy is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Pinion,...
John Thomas “J.T.” Honeycutt
May 23, 2020
John Thomas “J.T.” Honeycutt, 82, of Garner, NC, passed on May 23, 2020. J.T. was born May 23, 1938 to the late Thomas Marion and Della Lee Carter Honeycutt. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 29, 2020, at 11am at Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. J.T. is survived by his son, Michael Honeycutt and 4 grandchildren. In...
Alma A. Fuquay
May 22, 2020
Raleigh - Alma A. Fuquay, 93, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Oak Hill Assisted Living Community in Angier, NC. Alma was born on October 29, 1926 to the late Charles H. and Nola S. Austin. Alma is survived by her son, Olan Fuquay and wife, Carol; son, Eric Fuquay and wife, Sarah, as well as numerous grandchildren...
Lyman Danziel Gregory
May 21, 2020
Angier- Lyman Danziel Gregory, 89, passed away peacefully at home Thursday surrounded by his loving family and caregiver, Cindy. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Rass and Polly Matthews Gregory. Lyman farmed, held many positions at the US Postal Service in Angier and retired as a rural route carrier after over 40 years....
Delores Irene Caskey
May 21, 2020
Delores Irene Caskey, 80, died at Duke University Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2020. A native of Brookpark, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Herman Baker and Gerhardine Irene (Fiebing) Baker. Delores was a devoted wife, proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and the owner of various travels agencies. Delores and her husband Troy met in Sioux...
Linda Grice Byrd
May 20, 2020
Clayton - Linda Grice Byrd, 81, died peacefully on May 20, 2020 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC. She served in the Army for two years after high school, worked for 10 years with General Motors, and was a bookkeeper up until retirement. She had a lifelong love for horticulture and enjoyed gardening tremendously. When not...
Novella “Novie” Faith Claiborn
May 20, 2020
Novella Faith Claiborn (born Rachelle Marie Smith) of Raleigh, NC, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1996, in Iredell County, NC, and joined the Claiborn family through adoption from foster care in November 2013. Novie’s family admired how hard she worked to achieve her goals, and they were excited for her promising...
Ted Darrell Austin
May 19, 2020
On May 19th, 2020, Ted Darrell Austin, loving husband of 72 years, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 90. Ted was born on February 17, 1930 to Mallie Arey Austin and Clyde Lumas Austin in Albemarle, N.C. He graduated from Albemarle High School and Pfeiffer College with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Business Education....
Allen Max Matthews
May 18, 2020
FUQUAY-VARINA– Allen “Max” Matthews, 86, of Fuquay-Varina died peacefully on Monday at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Haywood Allen and Inez Currin Matthews. Max attended Louisburg College and graduated from Campbell College in 1954. He owned and operated Club Car Sales and Service golf cart...
Larry W. James
May 18, 2020
Angier - Larry Wayne James, 72, of Angier, NC passed away on May 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer that he fought bravely on his own terms. He was born on March 28, 1948 to the late Lawrence Wayne James and Jessie Mae (Hart) James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Wandra A. Raynor
May 17, 2020
ANGIER – Wandra Adams Stewart Raynor, 77, loving mother, wife, teacher and friend passed away on Sunday. Wandra was born and raised in Angier, NC to LaComa and Alene Mangum Adams. Wandra was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Angier High School. She later married S/Sgt. Donald David Stewart of Coats NC. Unfortunately, Stewarts plane was shot down in...
Rosemary Tysko Hornak, Ph.D.
May 16, 2020
Rosemary Tysko Hornak, Ph.D., 68, of Garner, beloved grandmother, mother and wife, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 16, after a courageous, albeit short, battle with cancer. Rosemary was born in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of John and Genevieve Tysko (deceased). She grew up in Martins Ferry, OH and attended St. John Central High School, Bellaire, OH where...
Delma “D.H.” Hamilton
May 16, 2020
Delma H. “D. H.” Hamilton, 77, passed Saturday, May 16, 2020. A Native of Angier, he was born on May 21, 1942 to the late Ollie and Lovenia Hamilton. Delma was a family man and enjoyed every moment he got to spend with them. He was a saved Christian and the family is comforted in knowing that he is...
Hilda Rambeau Crocker
May 15, 2020
Chalybeate Springs- Hilda Gray Rambeau Crocker, 90, passed away peacefully on May 15th in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Davy Crocker, Teresa Crocker and Gail Crocker Messer (Bobby); grandchildren, Jessica (Danny) and Lora; great grandchildren, Kylie and Madison; nephews, Charles Rambeau, Jr. (Gina) and James Rambeau (Crys) and four cousins. Hilda...
