C. Homer Creech
August 2, 2018
Garner - C. Homer Creech, originally from Garner, NC, died Thursday Aug. 2. He is survived by two daughters Mary (Mike) and Jane (Norm), one grandson Billy (Delia), and two great grandchildren. He is survived by one brother Derward (Rose). He has/had many other loving relatives, including especially Les (Josie) and Carolyn. Homer was an original member of the...
Ret. Harold Wayne Master Sergeant Murphy
August 1, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA- Harold Wayne Murphy, 66, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at Duke Raleigh Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Virgil and Florence Murphy. Harold was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to many. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force where he retired as Master Sergeant after...
Lawrence Wesley Liles, Jr.
July 31, 2018
Lawrence Wesley Liles, Jr., “Wes”, 61, passed away July 31, 2018. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Wesley Liles, Sr. and Betty Jean Richardson Liles. He was preceded in death by sister, Leigh Ann Liles, and brother, Lee Richardson Liles. He is survived by daughter Scotlan Snow Liles and son Lawrence Wesley...
Eira Taylor Watkins
July 31, 2018
ANGIER – Eira Taylor Watkins, 94, passed away Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Angier. Burial will follow in the Angier Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. She was born in Harnett County...
Carl Frederick Eggers
July 31, 2018
APEX – Carl Frederick Eggers, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of New Jersey, he was born June 11, 1936 to the late Emil and Bertha Eggers. Mr. Eggers proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Williams Eggers...
Jordan Akers
July 30, 2018
Weaverville - Jordan Gregory Akers passed from this life in the evening of July 30th. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Jordan was born on April 20, 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia to Kimberly Akers. He was the...
Sandra Evans Gardner
July 28, 2018
Angier- Sandra Evans Gardner, 77, passed away on Saturday at her home. A native of Carrollton, Georgia, Sandra was the daughter of the late Emmett and Georgia Eason Evans. Sandra was the beloved wife of James Brooks Gardner who preceded her in death in 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, Sandra was preceded in death by her...
George E. Baseley
July 27, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of George E. Baseley announces his passing at the age of 83. He will be missed and never forgotten by his wife of 33 years, Linda Schippers Baseley, his sister-in-law and best friend, Nancy Schippers, and many other family members in Alaska, Florida, Texas and England. Prior to moving to the...
Richard “R.H.” Ellington
July 25, 2018
ANGIER—Richard Henry “R.H.” Ellington, former Mayor of Angier, passed Wednesday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Ira C. Ellington and Gertrude Ellington Johnson. R.H. was a faithful member of Neill’s Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher of the Adult Men, member of the Baptist Men and most...
Thomas Michael Huels
July 25, 2018
Thomas Michael Huels, 68, of Cary, North Carolina passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 25, 2018. Tom was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend that was always full of life. Born to Helen and Charles Huels in Chicago, Illinois, Tom was a devoted husband and loving father to his five children, their spouses...
Marshall Stewart, Iii
July 24, 2018
Marshall Stewart, III died on July 24, 2018 at Rex Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of Marshall Stewart,Jr. and Evelyn Daniels Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Rockett Stewart and daughter, Rebecca Janice Evelyn Stewart. A graveside service will be held at Historic Oakwood Cemetery on July 31 at 11:00. In lieu of...
Gayle Buchler
July 23, 2018
Gayle Pollard Buchler, 71, went to be with the Lord Monday July 23, 2018 with her family by her side. A native of Johnston Co, she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Doris Durham Pollard. Gayle worked for the State of North Carolina, retiring from the Governors Highway Safety Admin. There will be a Celebration of Life...
Ralph Barrocas
July 23, 2018
An appreciator of all things beautiful: music, art, truth and life. Ralph Barrocas will live in my heart forever. Alex
Jo Mauree Earp Gilmore
July 23, 2018
Jo Mauree Earp Gilmore, 91, died Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born on December 15, 1926 in Winchester, VA to the late Ben Joe Earp and Avis Jones Earp. She was a retired nutritionist with the NC State Extension Service and a member of Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 46...
Sharon Dale Tutor
July 23, 2018
Sharon “Dale” Tutor, 57, of Apex, North Carolina passed away at her home on July 23rd after a long courageous fight with cancer with her twin sister by her side. Dale was born in Fuquay Varina, NC on November 2, 1960 to the late P.G. and Helen Hall Tutor. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Friday at...
Geraldine Mclamb Surles
July 22, 2018
RALEIGH – Geraldine McLamb Surles, 81, passed away Sunday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late David and Flonnie McLamb. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John P. Surles; seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Billy Gene Tart, Sr.
July 22, 2018
RALEIGH – Billy Gene Tart, Sr., 79, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Garner Advent Christian Church. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm...
Mildred Fowler
July 21, 2018
Raleigh - Mildred McLeod Fowler, of Raleigh, devoted and much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2018. A native of Dunn, NC, Mildred was one of ten children. As a teenager, she met the love of her life, Lloyd Fowler. In nearly 62 years...
David Ronald Brunson
July 21, 2018
GARNER- David Ronald Brunson, 82, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Born July 17, 1936 in Dublin, GA, he was the son of the late Elbert Bradford Brunson and Eileen Moffett Brunson. Mr. Brunson was an engineer with IBM prior to retirement. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will...
William G. “Bill” Harrington
July 20, 2018
William (Bill) Grey Harrington, 81, of Garner, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home on July 20th. Bill was born in Bristol, VA, on June 2, 1937 to the late Rev. William Harrison Harrington and Stella Mae Harrington. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Kilgore. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at...
