William Samuel “Bill” Oakley
October 18, 2018
William Samuel “Bill” Oakley, 71 of Raleigh peacefully passed to new life on October 18, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on March 31, 1947 in Louisburg, NC to the late Charlie Green Oakley and Nina May Oakley. He was an active member of River of Life Church in Raleigh. Survivors include his sister Nina Winstead and...
Raeford E. Jackson
October 17, 2018
Raeford E. Jackson, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston Co, he was the son of the late Leldon and Mary Jackson. Raeford was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dorothea Dix Hospital for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Funeral service will be 1:30 PM...
Linda Kay Adams
October 17, 2018
ANGIER- Linda Kay Adams, 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late William Lawrence Williams and Kitty Velma Godwin. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 PM at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church in Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. The family will...
Dora Mae Pla
October 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dora Mae Pla announces her passing on October 17, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Dora, the daughter of Owen and Mertie Williford, will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Dorinda (Woody), her predeceased daughter Patty, and predeceased son Theus. Dora will also be forever remembered by her grandchildren...
Sue Carol Johnson Thornton
October 16, 2018
COATS– Sue Carol Johnson Thornton, 74, passed away at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn on Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late James Dewey and Mary King Johnson. As an adult, Sue retired from the K-Mart Corporation after working for 33 years as an accountant. Sue was a native of Angier and spent much of her life living...
Robert Willis Coyner
October 13, 2018
Robert W. Coyner, 88, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 due to Parkinson’s disease. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Barbara; two sons, Robert, Jr. and Reid. A private interment has taken place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America or Guiding Eyes for the Blind. A service of...
Dwight “Buddy” Gay
October 9, 2018
ERWIN– Dwight “Buddy” Gay Jr., 62, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Bryan-Lee funeral home, Garner. Mr. Gay was born in Lenoir County on June 11, 1956 to the late Dwight and Laura...
Joyce D. Pollard
October 8, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Joyce Dean Pollard, 71, passed away on Monday at Rex Hospital. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dean and Annie Dupree Dean. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Hilltop Church, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow at Willow Spring Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will...
Naomi Sommerville Lee
October 8, 2018
***WEATHER UPDATE*** RALEIGH – Naomi Sommerville Lee, 98, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at McCullers Community Baptist Church, Raleigh. Due to inclement weather, a graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. All are invited...
Betty Jean King
October 8, 2018
Betty Jean King, 85, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty worked as a Nurse at Garner Medical Practice until her retirement. A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Garrett and Donnie Vinson. The family had a private graveside service. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her...
Betty Thomas Hudson
October 8, 2018
GARNER- Betty Ann Thomas Hudson. 81, passed away Monday evening. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva Thomas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home, Garner....
Julia Ruth Norris Beasley
October 7, 2018
RALEIGH – Julia Ruth Norris Beasley, 88, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at home in Wake County. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, October 8,...
Harriet S. Martin
October 6, 2018
RALEIGH – Harriet S. Martin, 69, passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:45 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, followed by a Prayer Service beginning at 7:45 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Harriet graduated from Wake Technical Community College where she obtained her nursing degree. In this career she continued to faithfully serve...
Ricky Liles
October 6, 2018
GARNER –Ricky Liles, 63, died Saturday with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Kay Liles; daughters, Tonya Painter (Christian) and Heather Rudder...
Mary Lou Peed Smith
October 5, 2018
ANGIER– Mary Lou Peed Smith, 81, passed away on Friday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late, James “Lennie” Peed and Carphene Tudor Peed. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow at Sandy Grove Cemetery, Angier....
Wade Kenneth “Kenny” Fields
October 2, 2018
Wade Kenneth Fields passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2018. He was born July 1, 1927 in Route One, Shannon NC to Wade Stackhouse and Sallie Hubbard Fields. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Fields, two brothers, Bill Fields and Horace Fields and sister, Lucille Renegar. He is survived...
Marie Burgett Stephenson
October 2, 2018
Fuquay-Varina- Marie Burgett Stephenson, 83, passed on Tuesday at Emerald Health and Rehab in Lillington. A native of Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Eliza Jane Burgett. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in...
Jeremy L. Baker
October 2, 2018
WILLOW SPRING– Jeremy Luke Baker, 36, received his angel wings at his home on Tuesday. Jeremy was a native of Wake County. He was a faithful member of Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church for a number of years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 2:00 pm at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. The burial will...
Ward M. Taylor
October 1, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Ward M. Taylor, 74, passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Tonya Corso: 7013 Oviedo Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, located in the Sun Ridge Farm Subdivision. Ward...
James Mcdonald Marks
September 30, 2018
Angier - James McDonald Marks, 85, passed away Sunday. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Herman Howell Marks and Ida Litle Marks. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Ann Baucom Marks; daughter, Lynnette Ann Wilder and husband, Bryan Wilder of Raleigh; sons, Jerry McDonald Marks and wife, Tammy Ann Marks of Angier...
