James Willard Agnew, Jr.
May 14, 2020
James Willard Agnew, Jr., 88, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born February 20, 1932 in Haw River, NC, to the late James Willard and Virgie Law Agnew. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 18, 2020, at 11AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 10005 Lake Wheeler Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526....
Tyler Ross Seaward
May 14, 2020
Tyler R. Seaward, 30, passed away suddenly May 14, 2020. A native of Lancaster, PA., he was the son of Kevin and Lisa Flanegin Seaward. Tyler worked as a service advisor in the automotive industry. Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Clarence and Beverly Seaward. Tyler is survived by the love of his life, his wife...
Thomas “Tom” Patrick Green
May 10, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Patrick Green, 65, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2020. Tom was born on February 17, 1955, the fifth of eight children to the late J.C. “Chuck” and Alma (Jerrett) Green. He lived most of his adult life in the Raleigh area. Known for his hard exterior and soft heart, he was a...
Phillip M. Klinger
May 10, 2020
ANGIER – Phillip Michael Klinger, 68, died on Sunday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born in Erie county, NY, Phillip was the son of James Oliver Klinger and the late Mary Alice Rich Klinger. Due to current circumstances, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In addition to his father, Phillip was survived by...
Joseph Anthony Aurigemma
May 7, 2020
Joseph Anthony Aurigemma, 78, passed away Thursday. A native of New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Aurigemma. Joe had a career spanning forty years in Information Technology. His last job was in Raleigh at GlaxoSmithKline. Joe had a passion for reading, wood working and hiking. He enjoyed traveling with his loving wife, Sharron...
Donald “George” Parnell
May 3, 2020
Fuquay-Varina- Donald George Parnell, 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday. Born in Moore County, George was the son of the late Donald Reginald Parnell and Leila Ivey Parnell. George is survived by his loving wife, Sue Parnell; daughter, Jennifer Mires McCartney and husband, Eric of Holly Springs; three grandchildren, Dakota Mires...
Charles Sidney Britt
May 3, 2020
CLAYTON – Charles Sidney Britt, 77, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the family will hold a private graveside service in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids. A memorial service and visitation will be held at a later date and will be announced by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home of Garner. Sidney was born in...
Christopher D. Oconnor
May 3, 2020
Christopher Douglas O’Connor of Raleigh, NC who was a loving partner, son and brother lost his brave and lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 50 on May 3, 2020. Christopher was born in Burlington, VT, and attended Essex Junction High School where he was active in sports as a member of the school’s football and track teams....
Janie Smith Conyers
May 3, 2020
Janie Smith Conyers, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday. Born and raised in Raleigh to the late James C. and Fleta Watkins Smith, she was a graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School, class of 1948. Janie was a loving, compassionate and hard working person, who was always ready to lend a helping hand. A lover...
James Tabor Hutchins
May 2, 2020
James Tabor Hutchins, Sr, (Jim) passed away Saturday Morning May 2, 2020. He was born September 24, 1921 in Raleigh to John Henry and Ella Mae Hutchins. He attended Mars Hill College and Wake Forest College, earning a B.A. degree in Business Administration. During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Flight...
Carolyn Worley Teasley
May 1, 2020
GARNER – Carolyn Worley Teasley, 67, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Johnston Health in Smithfield following a courageous battle with Covid-19. She was born in Wayne County on August 31, 1952, the daughter of Pete and Myrtle W. Worley. Having grown up in the Rosewood Community, she graduated from the local high school and would go on...
Charles “Charlie” Rand Poole
May 1, 2020
Charles Rand Poole, 87, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. A native of Wake County, Charlie was born June 16, 1932 to the late Bruce M. and Lossie Gertrude Eatmon Poole. Charlie proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, spending time in Korea, Germany, and Turkey. He worked with his brother Louis Poole...
Joseph Arlo “Big Daddy” Cox
April 30, 2020
Raleigh - In Memory of Joe Cox, beloved Uncle and friend who passed away in Raleigh, NC on April 30, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the family will hold a private graveside service. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Joe was born in Pleasant...
Richard A. Tylka
April 30, 2020
Richard Allen Tylka of Angier, NC, passed away peacefully in Raleigh with family at his bedside following a 35-year struggle with heart disease. Son of the late Michael Leo Tylka and Clara Julia (Kurincak) Tylka, Richard was born February 1, 1935 in Standard Shaft, a small rowhouse village near Mt. Pleasant, PA. He was preceded in death by his...
Gloria J. Bird
April 27, 2020
GARNER– Gloria Jean Bird, 79, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A native of Chicago, IL, Gloria was the daughter of the late John Michael Matula and Violet Ann Drewniak Matula. Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 the family is considering having a service at a later date. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Jeannette A. Skuce...
Charles “Chuck” Donald Ballard
April 26, 2020
Charles Donald Ballard, 79, passed away on April 26, 2020. Charles was born June 7, 1940, in Sparta, Kentucky, to the late Earl and Martha Elizabeth Robinson Ballard. Chuck is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Anna Robinson Ballard; daughter, Abigail Denise Ballard of Clayton; son, John Christopher Ballard of Raleigh; sisters, Deane Bishop and husband,...
Ronald Arthur “Ronnie” Lowe
April 24, 2020
Ronald Arthur Lowe (Ronnie), 62 of New Bern, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24 at Rex Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Wake County, NC he was the son of the late Charles and Eloise Lowe of Cary. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathryn “Kit” Lowe; son, Jimmy Gaskins...
Joe Junior Williams
April 23, 2020
ANGIER – Joe Junior Williams, 69, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Joseph Marrion and Maggie Carter Williams. He is survived by his wife, Judy Williams; daughter, Trudy Roberson; sisters, Kramer Sullivan, Judy Wilkins, Janet Smith, Gloria McLamb, Becky Currin and husband, Wilson, Brenda Stephenson and husband, Landis; brothers, J.M....
John Michael “Mike” Miller
April 22, 2020
In Memory of: JOHN MICHAEL “MIKE” MILLER, age 76 “Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother.” Born on 24 March, 1944 in Muskogee, OK Passed on 22 April, 2020 in Smithfield, NC Cremated at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home http://bryan-leefuneralhome.com/ Resided in Willow Spring, NC John Michael “Mike” Miller, 76, of Willow Spring, NC passed away on 22 April, 2020 due...
Martha Groves Harris
April 21, 2020
Garner – Martha Groves Harris, 82, passed away at home with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Groves, III and Ella Giles Groves. Martha graduated from the UNC School of Nursing, class of 1960 and was a proud UNC TARHEEL. Martha is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Harris...
