Donald Gerald Byrd
February 10, 2018
Donald Gerald Byrd, 75, went to be with the Lord, with his family by his side Sat. Feb. 10. Gerald was a 1961 graduate of Garner High School. He ran Byrd’s Bait and Tackle and Rod and Reel Service. The store closed a few years ago, but he continued to do Reel repairs. He worked for the N.C. Dept....
Edna Bunch Hayes
February 9, 2018
Edna Bunch Hayes at the age of 87 went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018. Ms. Edna was born in Raleigh, and she was the daughter of the late Fred H. Bunch and Ruth Buffaloe Bunch of Raleigh. She is predeceased by her husband, John Hayes, Jr. of Raleigh after 55 years of marriage; sister,...
Florene Thompson Lucas
February 8, 2018
Garner– Florene Thompson Lucas, 80, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born January 20, 1938 in Whiteville, NC to the late TJ and Myrtle Sellers Thompson. Florene moved from Garner in 1972 and resided in Hope Mills, NC, where she was a successful business owner for over 30 years. After retirement, she made...
Doris Faye Hobby
February 7, 2018
RALEIGH – Doris Faye Hobby, 78, passed away Wednesday. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the Mausoleum at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Doris was born in Wilson County to the late Adolphus and Martha Bissette. In addition to her parents, she...
Glenn Haywood Simpkins
February 7, 2018
RALEIGH – Glenn Haywood Simpkins, 79, passed away Wednesday. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday, February 12, 2018 in the Gymnasium at Catawba Springs Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm in the Gymnasium prior to the service. Glenn was born in...
D C Roberts
February 7, 2018
David Cecil Roberts, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2018. A native of Roanoke, Virginia he was the son of Donnie and Bertha Roberts. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke, VA. He diligently pursued and attained...
Luther G. Partin, Jr.
February 7, 2018
RALEIGH- Luther Graham Partin, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday. He was born to the late Luther Graham Partin, Sr. and Leola Grace Partin. Luther grew up in the Angier area. He served proudly in the Army during World War II. Upon returning home, Luther attended North Carolina State University to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. He married...
Avilene “Ann” Peterman
February 6, 2018
Mrs. Avilene (Ann) Adkins Peterman was born in Deer Lodge, TN, on September 9, 1927, and died on February 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James Stanley Peterman; parents LC and Etta Adkins; and siblings, Eugene Adkins, Christine Edwards, Billy Adkins, and Thomas E. Adkins. She is survived by her sister Eula...
Billy Howell Lewis
February 5, 2018
RALEIGH- Billy Howell Lewis, 78, died Monday at his home. A native of Sampson County, he was the son of the late William Vestal and Lugenia Barnhill Lewis. He served in the Army and the reserves for 6 years. He met his wife, Ann, in 1961. They were married in 1963 and moved to Raleigh. Billy worked at Dorothea...
Charles Ashley Williams
February 5, 2018
Raleigh - Charles Ashley Williams, 94, died Monday, February 5, 2018 at Sunrise Senior Living at North Hills. A native of Wake County, he was born to C. C. Williams and Nellie Wilder Williams. Charles was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran and worked with Southern Bell for eleven years before becoming a licensed building contractor. Charles...
Dorothy Boyles Holt
February 5, 2018
Raleigh - Dorothy Boyles Holt, 93, died Monday at Rex Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Raleigh, she was the daughter of Clyde and Mollie Seagroves Boyles. She retired from First Citizens Bank and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, now Open Table UMC, where she volunteered as a nursery worker. In addition to her...
Donald “Don” Charles Webster
February 4, 2018
Donald “Don” Charles Webster, Sr., 79, died Sunday at Duke University Hospital after a brief illness. He was a resident of New York, Florida and North Carolina. Don was a respected business owner and sales engineer for the food and pharmaceutical industries for over 60 years. He also was a volunteer fireman as well as an avid boater and...
Vicky Marie Jones Stewart
February 3, 2018
Vicky Marie Jones Stewart, 67, gained her wings on February 3, 2018. Vicky was preceded in death by her mama and daddy Fannie Bell Jones and Robert Franklin Jones Sr., her grandson Jeramie Braxton, her sister Dorothy Ann Morgan, and her brothers Teddy Ray Jones, Charles Edward Jones, Billy Wayne Jones and Daniel David Jones. She is survived by...
Evelyn Massengale Poole
February 2, 2018
Evelyn Massengale Poole, 71, of Garner passed away February 2, 2018 from lung cancer and congestive heart failure at Transitions Life Care Hospice in Raleigh. She was born in Raleigh and reared in Henderson, NC and was the daughter of the late William Arthur Massengale and Pattie Conner Massengale. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Edward...
Jane Jensen Mcglade-Warsaw
February 1, 2018
Jane Warsaw, a national pioneer and leader in the creation and administration of hospital information systems, died peacefully on February 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born Jane Frances Jensen in Waterloo, Iowa on August 10, 1934 to her now-deceased parents August and Margaret Jensen and sister to her deceased brother Jerry Lee...
Bobbi Chase
February 1, 2018
She is survived by her husband Richard Chase; daughter, Christina Pretzsch and husband, Brent of Willow Spring; sons, Charles “Tre” Ellis and wife, Rebecca of Sanford; Andrew Ellis of Raleigh; mother, Karen Garceau and husband, Joe of Raleigh; father, Bobby Turner and wife, Debbie of Raleigh; Brother, Alex Turner and wife, Jennifer of Statonsburg; half-sister, Chearin Lewis and husband,...
Catherine “Cathy” M. Edwards
January 31, 2018
GARNER – Catherine “Cathy” M. Edwards, 78, passed away Wednesday. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Garner Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends and relatives at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Cathy...
Betty Rogers Smith
January 31, 2018
Betty R. Smith, 86, passed away Jan. 31, 2018. A native of Wake Co. she was the daughter of the late Amos and Gertie Rogers. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday Feb. 2, 2018 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son,...
Josephine Wiggins “Jo” Johnson
January 31, 2018
ANGIER – Josephine Wiggins “Jo” Johnson, 88, passed away Wednesday. A native of Johnston County, she is the daughter of the late Delma and Ila Barbour Wiggins. Mrs. Johnson was a beloved mother and a loyal servant to God. She was a long-time member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday, February 3rd at Bryan-Lee...
Glenn Elvin Parler, Jr.
January 29, 2018
Glenn Elvin Parler, Jr., 67, died Monday at his residence. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed kayaking and fishing at the beach, as well as hiking and camping in the mountains. Glenn had a creative mind, loved to tinker and was a true craftsman with many talents. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at...
