James “Jamie” Bland Massey
March 4, 2019
RALEIGH – James Bland Massey James “Jamie” Bland Massey, 46, passed away on March 4, 2019 at home. Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Elton James Massey. He is survived by his mother Shirley Bland Massey of Raleigh; sisters Wendy Silver and husband Daryl of Garner, Sherry Bridges and husband Jerry of Four Oaks; niece, Hannah Bridges...
Laurice E. Murray
March 4, 2019
SMITHFIELD – Laurice E. Murrary, 84, passed away Monday at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Doy and Jessie (Cook) Murray. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 8th at 2:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 3217 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd. Fuquay-Varina, NC...
Robert Matthew Pecarina
March 4, 2019
GARNER, NC- Robert Matthew Pecarina, 64, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Monday, March 4, 2019 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Robert was born in Virginia, MN on September 30, 1954 to Matt and Janie Pecarina. After graduating from the College of St. Scholastica, Rob met and wed the love of his life, Michelle on October...
Annie Ruth Strickland
March 3, 2019
Annie Ruth Strickland, 83, died Sunday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Those of us who knew Annie Ruth best and loved her most, know what a generous and very kind person she was. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. Interment will...
Joseph “Basher” Holloman
March 3, 2019
GARNER – Joseph “Basher” Holloman, 47, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service and Reception will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Garner Optimist Club: 2110 Vandora Springs Rd., Garner, NC 27529. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Holloman. He is survived by his...
Judy Currin Wilson
March 3, 2019
ANGIER- Judy Currin Wilson, 78, passed away Sunday at Oak Hill Assisted Living Center. A native of Franklin county, Judy was the daughter of the late James Earl and Mary Inez (Hicks) Currin. Judy is survived by her daughter, Glenda Wilson Clark of Raleigh; special friends, Wayne and Virginia Wellington of Angier; nephews, James Bobby Currin, II and Ronald...
Joyce Williford Bridges
March 2, 2019
Garner- Joyce Williford Bridges, 78, a retired employee of Goodmark Foods, died Saturday at her home. A lifelong resident of the Garner area, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Thelma Williford. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm prior...
Lillian Etherlene Stevens Maddry
March 1, 2019
Etherlene Maddry age 98 peacefully passed on March 1, 2019, of natural causes at her home. Mrs. Maddry was born on April 12, 1920 she was the daughter of Willie Bevins Stevens and Helen Johnson of Wake County. She was an alumna of Meredith College, class of 1942. She went to work at the North Carolina Department of Health...
Margaret “Peggy” Williams
February 28, 2019
GARNER - Peggy Jones Williams, 80, is rejoicing in her heavenly home with her mother and father and other loved one. She passed away at her home Thursday, surrounded by family. After being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in September, Peggy spent the last few months at home taking advantage of every moment with loved ones. Funeral services will be...
Judith Barbee Blalock
February 28, 2019
WILLOW SPRING – Judith Barbee Blalock, 75, died after a courageous 12 year battle with lung cancer. Her parents were the late Walter Ray Barbee and Annie Belle Pollard. Judy never met a stranger. Her motto was always “Treat others with kindness.” She retired from working many years at DOT and DMV. She wrote beautiful poetry. She loved giving...
Louise Edwards Dutton
February 27, 2019
Louise Edwards Dutton, 93, entered Heaven’s gates on February 27, 2019. Born on July 5, 1925 in Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Burt Edwards and Janie Lancaster Edwards. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Roland Deward Dutton, Sr. son-in-law John Wear Kinney; and brothers Cecil and Earl Edwards. Mrs. Dutton was...
Brooxile Joanne Covey
February 27, 2019
RALEIGH – Brooxile Joanne Covey, 73, died Wednesday. Born in Clark County, WA, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Covey and Clara May Maxson Covey. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fuquay-Varina. Survivors include her son, Richard Gregory and wife, Sheila; granddaughter, Caroline Gregory, all of Raleigh. She was...
Annie Pearl Page Moore
February 27, 2019
Annie Pearl Page Moore, long time resident of Plymouth, NC, died on Feb.27 at home in Raleigh. She was preceded in death by her parents Roscoe Lee and Annie Mae Bass Page, sister Rosa Lillie Whitley, husband Harold J Moore, and son David Scott Moore. She is survived by her brother Roy Lee Page of Kenly, her daughter Karen...
Margaret Jane Lally Padden
February 27, 2019
Margaret Jane Lally Padden passed in peace on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, PA, daughter of the late William K. Lally and Nona Hines Lally, she attended St. Anns Monastery School. Before beginning her career, Margaret was a devoted stay-at-home mother and prior to her retirement, she...
Benjamin Franklin Mcgilvray
February 26, 2019
B.F. “Ben” McGilvray passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening. Ben spent his career of 42 years with Winn- Dixie Stores until his retirement in 1990. His beloved wife of 54 years,Evelyn, predeceased him in 2005. They had many wonderful years together traveling and especially on Topsail Island. Ben cherished his family above...
Pauline Sasser Price
February 26, 2019
Pauline Sasser Price, 85, passed away Feb. 26, 2019. A native of Johnston Co. she was the daughter of the late William and Estelle Harris Sasser. Funeral service will be Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Friendly Chapel Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church 11455 Hwy 50 Benson ( McGees Crossroads). Burial to follow at the Bass Family Cemetery...
Glenn Edward Lickvar, Jr.
February 25, 2019
ANGIER - Glenn Edward Lickvar, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 25, at his home. Glenn was born to Glenn Edward Lickvar Sr. and Joan Moore Goodnough on June 6, 1973 at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan. Glenn lived a short time in Michigan and Illinois but spent most of his early years in central New York...
Robert Henry (Bob) Davis
February 24, 2019
Robert (Bob) Henry Davis, 80, died Sunday February 24, 2019 at Sunrise of Crabtree following an extended heroic battle with Alzheimers disease. Bob was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1938 to the late Elizabeth Rose Davis and Milton Francis Davis. He was raised by a single mom as an only child. He worked as a soda jerk in a...
Velma Mae King Armentrout
February 24, 2019
Fuquay-Varina, NC- Velma Mae King Armentrout, 88, passed peacefully on February 24, 2019, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Velma was born on March 3, 1930 to the late Wilbur Gordon and Emma Evans King in Covington, Virginia. She grew up on Mill Branch and worked at the Covington Weaving Company in Covington, VA. She married Fred Armentrout on...
Arnold Benjamin “Ben” Dyer
February 24, 2019
BENSON – Arnold Benjamin Dyer, 29, died Sunday. Arnold was a loving father, brother, son, uncle and boyfriend. He loved his family and his friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping others. He had a big heart and a genuine smile that could light up a room. The family will be at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel Sunday to greet friends...
