Coreen Smith Mckee
September 20, 2024
Coreen Estelle Smith McKee was born in Harnett County, North Carolina on September 11th, 1921. She was one of 11 children (5 sisters and 6 brothers) born to Beely Carlton and Olla Ossie Baker Smith.
Coreen was known for her incredible work ethic, quick wit, sense of humor, a strong quiet faith in the Lord,...
Betty Lois Flanagan
September 19, 2024
Raleigh- Betty Phelps Flanagan, age 77, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home.
Betty was born on November 19, 1946, to Helen and Jarvis Phelps of Scotland Neck, NC.
She graduated from Scotland Neck High School and attended Chowan College.
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Shirley Rhodes Williams
September 19, 2024
Lillington – Shirley Ann Rhodes Williams, 80, passed away on September 19, 2024. A native of Wake County, Shirley was born January 9, 1944, to the late Silas Edward and Mildred Whitley Rhodes.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home at 1200 Benson Road, Garner....
Marie Averitt Baucom
September 18, 2024
Marie Averitt Baucom, 95, lovingly known by many as “Nana B”, traded her reign as matriarch of the local Baucom clan for a heavenly crown on September 18, 2024. Marie ended her time on earth much as she lived her life…on her own terms…privately at home surrounded by family. Although she would be the first to show up to...
George Brummer Kincaid
September 16, 2024
RALEIGH – George Brummer Kincaid, 90, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. He was born in New Hampshire, on March 2, 1934, and was the son of the late George Brummer Kincaid, Sr., and Beatrice Elise Kincaid. He was the fourth of their five children.
George grew up in Dover, NH. He was a...
Danny Ray Carroll
September 15, 2024
Cary- Elder Danny Ray Carroll, 69, passed away at home on Sunday, September 15th. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Donnie Carroll and Hilda Partin Carroll.
Danny retired from Lord Corporation after a long career as a Senior Technologist. He enjoyed spending time visiting loved ones, fishing, riding his motorcycle,...
Judy Ann Prusia
September 14, 2024
Judy Ann Von Sprecken Prusia, 78, of Willow Spring, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday at her home. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Laverne Von Sprecken and Lucile Jansen Von Sprecken.
Judy was a loving wife and a devoted mother. She loved children and had as many as she...
Riley Kathryn Geith
September 14, 2024
On September 14th, 2024, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Riley Kathryn Geith passed away unexpectedly in a car accident.
Riley’s humorous spirit leaves a tall mark on this world. Her height and unique style were her signature. Riley’s independent spirit and confidence, knowing exactly who she was, made her presence in our world even...
Katherine "Joyce" Strickland
September 13, 2024
Fuquay Varina - Katherine “Joyce” Marie Lee Strickland, 89, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of her daughter, son and son-in-law with Elvis’s gospel songs playing throughout the room.
Joyce was born in Harnett County on 12/25/1934, a “Christmas baby,” she was the daughter of the late Thomas...
Leah Marie Bowman
September 12, 2024
I am having the adventure of my life.
My name is Leah Bowman. Though I was born on February 2, 1979, I truly came alive on June 15, 1982, when I came to know Jesus. I decided to follow Jesus with my life and became His warrior princess. That is when my adventures began. I...
Martha Robinson Swain
September 10, 2024
Martha Robinson Swain, age 83, died September 10, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
Martha was born on September 22, 1940 in Liberty, South Carolina. She is predeceased by her husband Herb Swain, parents Charles and Edith Robinson, brother Bill Robinson, and sister Jane Robinson Vance. Martha grew up in Liberty and she...
Rhonda Carlene Johnson
September 9, 2024
Rhonda Carleen Johnson, 55, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. A native of Harnett County, Rhonda was born July 14, 1969, to the late Carl and Goldie Wise. After their third date, Rhonda and JW knew they were soulmates, so the running joke is that they are still on their third date. Rhonda was a practical joker and...
Bessie Bridges Williams
September 8, 2024
Bessie Bridges Williams died peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Fred P. Bridges and Ava Honeycutt Bridges.
Bessie was a lifelong member of Garner United Methodist Church and the Nannie Bryan Sunday School Class. She was also Past Matron of Garner Chapter 321, Order...
Rudolph Anderson Britt
September 7, 2024
Rudolph Anderson Britt was born on May 7, 1954 to JC Britt and Margaret Britt in Raleigh, NC. After graduating from Sanderson High School in 1972, he went on to study Chemistry and Biology at Campbell University.
After completing three years of study at Campbell University, he enlisted in the US Navy and was a...
Mary Nell Hamilton
September 5, 2024
Fuquay-Varina- Mary Nell Hamilton, 88, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 5th. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Lee Bradley and Evelyn Goss.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Rawls Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina,...
Edward Lynn "Pa-Pa" Weaver
September 5, 2024
Angier- Edward Lynn “Pa-Pa” Weaver, 71, passed away on Thursday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Edward was born in Wake County, but spent most of his life in Harnett County. He was the son of the late John Weaver and Mary Davis Weaver.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM...
Clinton "Earl" Jones, Jr.
September 4, 2024
Raleigh – Clinton “Earl” Jones, Jr., 64, of Raleigh, passed away on September 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on February 18, 1960, in Muskegon MI. He was the son of the late Clinton Earl Jones, Sr. and Jean McLamb Jones. Earls’ childhood years were in Richmond VA. He then settled in Greensboro NC area,...
Albertha Avila-Castro
September 2, 2024
Albertha Avila Castro nació el 7 de junio, 1948 en Col. Álvaro Obregón, MPO De Ciudad Del Maíz, SLP, México falleció el 2 de septiembre, 2024 a las 6:55am en Raleigh, NC. Albertha fue una mujer fuerte y vencedora, muy apreciada por su familia y su comunidad debido a su bondad, talento en la cocina y amor hacia el...
Austin Stephen Graff
September 2, 2024
Austin Stephen Graff, age 34, passed away September 2, 2024, in Smithfield, NC. He was born in Orlando, Florida, and moved to North Carolina at the age of 13. He graduated from Green Hope High School in 2008 and joined the United States Marine Corp in 2009. During his 4 ½ years of service he was deployed to Afghanistan...
