Herald Hersey “Jim” Crowson
August 16, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Herald Hersey Crowson, 88, known to family and friends as Jim, left us too soon when he passed away on August 16, 2018. A native of Louisville, Mississippi, he was the 8th of 10 children of the late Joseph Luther and Annie Lou Hamill Crowson. He attended Louisville High School. His classmates voted him Mr. Louisville...
James “Jimmy” W. Riewestahl
August 15, 2018
ANGIER– James “Jimmy” W. Riewestahl, 84, passed away at Duke Regional Hospital on Wednesday. Born in Breighton, Wisconsin, James was the son of the late Erwin and Margaret Schaefer Riewestahl. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Lawrence Riewestahl, to whom he was married 58 years; daughter, Heather Flowers and husband, Scott of Coats; sons, Dennis Riewestahl of...
Eva Trillis Harris
August 14, 2018
RALEIGH – Eva Trillis Harris, 71, passed away Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Highland Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner; and other times at...
Thomas F. Adams, Jr.
August 14, 2018
Raleigh - Thomas (Tom) Franklin Adams, Jr., age 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He struggled courageously with an illness that eventually defeated his spirit. The family is grateful for the treatment and care received at UNC Rex Hospital and Transitions LifeCare. He shall be remembered as compassionate, kind and unselfish, and...
Walter Parks Gray
August 13, 2018
GARNER – Walter Parks Gray, 85, died Monday after a brief illness. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Klondike and Elizabeth Gray. Parks was a veteran of the US Army and served from 1953-1955. He was assigned to the 86th Mountain Infantry, 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colorado. A Memorial service will be...
Louise Smith Willey
August 12, 2018
Born May 4, 1930 in Duncan, NC. Growing up in rural Harnett County, Louise spent her early years working in the fields of her family’s tobacco farm and attending Macedonia Baptist Church. Upon graduation from Lafayette High School, she made her way to the big city of Raleigh working as an accountant for FCX. She met the love of...
Rex Marvin Dean
August 11, 2018
GARNER – Rex Marvin Dean, 96, passed away at home Saturday, August 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, August 18th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. He is survived by his wife Barilla Sue Dean; daughters, Jane Barnes (Ricky) of Benson, Gaye Stanley (J.L.) of Elkin and Cindy Calva (Pete) of Cary; son, Danny Rex...
Robert Lynn Smith, Jr.
August 10, 2018
GARNER – Robert Lynn Smith, Jr., 83, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. The son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Adams...
Wayne H. Carr
August 9, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA – Wayne H. Carr, 84, passed on Thursday surrounded by his family members and loved ones. Born in West Virginia, Wayne was the son of the late Ollie Carr and Florence Gillespie Carr. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens,...
Shirley Fish Lee
August 9, 2018
ANGIER – Shirley Ann Fish Lee, 87, died Thursday following a sudden illness. Born on the family farm in Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late Herman and Zola Coats Fish. She graduated as Valedictorian from Angier High School and worked at NC DMV for several years. Later, she worked with her husband on the farm. Funeral...
Alfred C. Smith
August 9, 2018
RALEIGH – Alfred C. Smith, 95, passed away Thursday. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Daniel and Pearl Mills Smith. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow in Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 pm...
Paula Moore Watkins
August 6, 2018
Paula Moore Watkins, 69, passed away at home with her family by her side. Paula was a native of Wake Co., the daughter of the late Paul and Estelle Moore. She worked for Dorothea Dix Hospital for many years as a healthcare technician. There will be a Memorial Service Thursday Aug. 9, at 5:30 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel,...
Robert “Bob” Vonn
August 6, 2018
GARNER– Robert “Bob” Benjamin Vonn, 84, passed away on Monday. A native of Hudson County, New Jersey, He was the son of the late, Benjamin and Johanna Lane Vonn. Bob served honorably in the United States Air Force and is veteran of the Korean War. Bob is survived his wife, Rita Vonn; daughters, Victoria Vonn Belavich, Valerie Vonn James,...
Sam Eunie Thompson
August 5, 2018
GARNER - Sam E. Thompson, 80, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Rex Hospital. He retired with CP L after 35 years of service. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park with Shane Brantley officiating. Surviving are his wife, Ann Whitley Thompson; son, Michael Thompson and wife Shelly; grandson Ryan Thompson; sister-in-law, Jeanette...
Robert Wayne Tingen
August 5, 2018
FUQUAY-VARINA– Robert Wayne Tingen, 79, died Sunday at his home. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Robert Davis Tingen and Josephine Knight Tingen. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at...
Wilton Elmo Harris
August 4, 2018
Mr. Wilton Elmo Harris, 93, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2018. Mr. Harris was born on September 3, 1924 in the Moulton community in Franklin County, North Carolina. He was the third child of Morton Stapleton Harris and Mamie Belle Clark Harris. Whitty drove the school bus while attending Gold Sands High School. It was...
Joseph Alan Blake
August 4, 2018
BENSON - Joseph Alan Blake passed away on Saturday, August 4, at home, surrounded by his family. Joe was born on March 27, 1955 at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh. He was the eldest of four boys of Geraldine and Alan Blake. Joe graduated from Garner High School in 1972 and began his career of welding, at Rockwell International....
James Randolph Holding
August 4, 2018
James Randolph (Randy) Holding, 53, died Saturday at his residence. He was a self-employed fence installer. Randy was a very outgoing person who never met a stranger. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Holding. Surviving are his son, Brandon Holding...
Charles Lee Baker, Sr.
August 4, 2018
GARNER-Charles Lee Baker, Sr., 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday. A good man, who believed in family, community, his country, and working hard to achieve the American dream. Mr. Baker lived an honest and humble life, as a loving husband, daddy, granddaddy, and will be missed by all. Graveside services will be held 11:00...
Ruth Anne Sorrenti
August 3, 2018
Ruth Anne Sorrenti, 79, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2018. Ruth Anne was born to Domenico and Amalia (Nerone) Foresta on August 7,1938 in Carlstadt, NJ. Ruth was a telephone operator, factory worker, and bank teller. Two of her greatest passions were Jesus and her family. Ruth is survived by her beloved family, husband Dominick...
