Betty Jean “B.J.” Moore
February 24, 2019
Raleigh – Betty Jean “B.J.” Moore, 83, of Raleigh, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Wells Wilson and Effie Ray Quinn, as well as her brother, Billy Wilson. After many years, Betty retired from North Carolina Industrial Commission, Raleigh, NC. Betty is survived by her son, Neal Moore (Sharon);...
Evelyn Merritt Odom
February 23, 2019
RALEIGH – Evelyn Merritt Odom, 89, born in Goldsboro, NC was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie May Merritt from Mt. Olive and by her father, Creo Waverly Merritt from Dover. Evelyn loved her parents and greatly respected her father, Creo, who owned “Merritt’s Super Market” on Royall Ave. for 60 years. Evelyn Odom married Edward Perry Odom,...
Lonnie Robert Poole
February 21, 2019
Lonnie Robert Poole, of Raleigh, NC went to be with his Blessed Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born in Wake County on January 16,1931, the son of Dama Carter and Nora Jones Poole of Wake County, NC. Lonnie graduated from Hugh Morson High School in 1949. He retired from FAA /...
Marie W. Johnson
February 21, 2019
ANGIER– Ruth Marie Williams Johnson, 82, passed away on Thursday at her home with her family by her side. Marie was born in Johnston County to the late William and Kitty Godwin Williams. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 24th at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier. Burial will follow in the...
Connie Jackson Poole
February 21, 2019
Connie Jackson Poole, 55, passed away Thursday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, she is the daughter of the late Johnny and Frieda Marks Jackson. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 26 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Connie is survived by her husband of 20 years,...
David C. Allen
February 21, 2019
David C. Allen, 48, passed away Thursday at his home in Angier. David was a native of Wake County. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Angier; visitation will be held before the service from 11:30-1:00 PM at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will be immediately following the service at Kennebec...
Michael Ray Jones
February 20, 2019
RALEIGH – Michael Ray Jones, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Michael was born in Wake County to the late David Ray and Ethel Massey Jones. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, David Morris Jones. He is survived by his son, Roland Jones of Selma; grandchildren, Jason Jones and Meagan Jones;...
Michael David “Boujee” Bourgeois
February 20, 2019
RALEIGH - Michael David “Boujee” Bourgeois, 62, of Raleigh died peacefully at home Wednesday, February 20, 2019 following a long illness. Born in Gardner, MA, he was the son of Winnifred Maillet and the late Jules Donald Bourgeois. A loving Companion and father, he valued time spent with family and friends. Michael had a strong work ethic and a...
Harry Bell “Billy” Hales
February 18, 2019
Garner- The Hales family is saddened, but certain of a joyous reunion in Heaven when our father, Harry Bell “Billy” Hales, left us Monday evening to join his beloved Vivian. We will miss his soft chuckle when he recalled fond memories of things he loved mosthis family, his church, music, woodworking and being on the water. Any description of...
Norman Lubbs
February 17, 2019
Norman Lubbs, 68, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; his son, Eric (Kimberly); his daughter, Erin Simmons (Mark); and his three grandsons, Mac, Cameron and Callen. He is also survived by one brother. Larry Lubbs, (Becky) of Sterling, Il. A celebration of Norms life was held Friday Feb. 22, 2019 at 11:00...
Danny Martin Blalock
February 17, 2019
Willow Spring – Danny Martin Blalock, 77, died at his home on Blalock Farms on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1621 NC 55, Fuquay-Varina, NC on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. He is survived by his wife of...
Jeanne Dupree Johnson
February 16, 2019
GARNER – Jeanne Dupree Johnson, died peacefully at home on February 16, 2019. Jeanne was born to John Elmond Dupree and Mattie Brickhouse Dupree on August 30, 1934 in her hometown of Angier, NC. After graduating high school, she attended East Carolina College in Greenville where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art and English. She...
Patrick John Anderson
February 15, 2019
Patrick John Anderson, 19, died Friday. On January 15, 2000, Patrick came into this world-the most beautiful baby we have ever seen-and completed our family in the most perfect way. As a child he loved to climb trees, wear his cowboy boots, run wild with his friends through the neighborhood, and to have his head and back scratched. Patrick...
Carolyn Prince Buffaloe
February 15, 2019
FUQUAY-VARINA - Mrs. Carolyn Prince Buffaloe, 81, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was born on October 16, 1937 to the late George Allen and Zadie Prince of Cary, NC. Carolyn was a home-maker and office manager for her husbands business, Lacy Buffaloe Construction. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend....
Fred “Freddy” Allen Elliott, Jr.
February 12, 2019
Garner – Fred Allen Elliott, Jr., 56, passed away Tuesday. Affectionately and most widely known as “Freddy” to his friends, family and loved ones, he was born at Betsy Johnson in Dunn, NC on March 7, 1962. Freddy had pneumonia and was very sick after he was born. The doctors gave him a 50% chance of survival. Contrasting his...
Sherry Wilson Midgette
February 12, 2019
GARNER – Sherry Wilson Midgette, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the funeral at the church. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Montlawn...
Lillian Corvi Barbour
February 12, 2019
It is with profound sadness, the family of Lillian Corvi Barbour announces her passing, after a period of declining health, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born February 20, 1928 in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Teresa Commoletti Corvi. Mrs. Barbour was a homemaker and bookkepper for her husband’s business, Crabtree Valley Exxon. She...
Janice Norris Sais
February 11, 2019
RALEIGH– Janice Norris Sais, 75, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Rex Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, February 15, 2019 at Vandora Springs Free Will Baptist Church. A private burial will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and...
Helen Meeks Morris
February 11, 2019
GARNER - Helen Meeks Morris, 89, of Garner, NC passed away February 11, 2019. Helen was born on May 23, 1929 to the late William Ernest and Velma Mills Meeks. She married Benjamin H. Morris on September 13, 1951. Helen lived a long and blessed life. She saw each day as a gift from God, and lived it to...
Bryan Joseph Ewing
February 10, 2019
GARNER- Bryan Joseph Ewing, 59, died on February 10th. Bryan was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Glenn and Jean Eckborg Ewing. The son of an Air Force veteran, Bryan lived in Kane, PA amongst other places with his family before eventually living in Cary, NC and graduating from Cary High School. After high school he served honorably in the...
