Sharon F. Stephenson
December 29, 2017
Sharon Frances Stephenson, 60, died unexpectedly at home Dec. 29, 2017. Sharon was born on May 8, 1957 to the late Grady O. Stephenson, Sr. and Doloris Boyd Stephenson Curl. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her nephew Blake S. Carroll. Sharon was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Broken Wing...
Daniel Clarence Lee, Jr
December 28, 2017
GARNER- Daniel Clarence Lee, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, December 28th. He attended Cleveland School and Campbell University, followed by service in US Air Force and NC National Guard. Dan enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He was an active member of Garner United Methodist Church and especially loved many years as a youth counselor, and his dear Chancel...
Janet Shaw Pergerson
December 27, 2017
Raleigh - Lucy Janet Shaw Pergerson, 91, formerly of 306 W. Drewry Lane, retired from H.G. Hutchisons and Associates, died Wednesday, 12/27/17 at Absolute Care in Angier, NC. She was a native of Nash County and the daughter of Joseph Henry and Lucy Dickens Shaw. Surviving are her daughter, Dawn Norris and husband, Terry of Raleigh; son, Mark Pergerson...
Shelby “Juanita” Lee
December 27, 2017
LOUISBURG – Shelby “Juanita” Lee, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in the comfort of her granddaughter’s home. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Susan “Vira” Wall. A graveside service will be held in the mausoleum at Montlawn Memorial Park on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 3:30 pm. The family will...
Dorothy Beamon Pope
December 25, 2017
RALEIGH – Dorothy Beamon Pope passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. On November 1st, she celebrated her 95th birthday with a delightful gathering of family and friends before entering Universal Health Care of North Raleigh to recover from surgery. Dorothy enjoyed a full life, born in Belfast, NC to James and Eva Beamon. Even though the timing of her...
Benjamin Yarborough
December 25, 2017
NOTE: This service has been postponed until Monday at 1100 AM. Benjamin Yarborough, 32, passed away Dec. 25, 2017. Ben worked for the City of Raleigh in the water meter department. Ben did his undergraduate work at Campbell University. Ben was graduate of Southeastern Seminary with a Masters in Divinity. He had many friends and special friendships through different...
Kenny “Kong” Wrenn
December 24, 2017
Kenneth “Kenny” L. Wrenn, 52, passed away suddenly at home Christmas Eve. Kenny worked as Project Manager as a Civil Engineer for many years. He was a loving husband, father, son and uncle. Stay strong “Kenny Kong:” There will be a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM Friday at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends after the...
June Lentz
December 24, 2017
GARNER – June Lentz, 92, passed away Sunday. Funeral and burial services will be private. June was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Clifford Leo Lentz; great grandson, Aaron Lentz; sister, Roberta Le-Brun; and by her brothers, Harry, Jack, Richard, and Harold Gegenheimer. She is survived by her daughters, Alice Michelle Greig and husband, Doug of...
Benta C. Goss
December 23, 2017
Lillington-Benta Carol Upchurch Goss, 49, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2017. A native of Wake County, she is the daughter of Larry Upchurch and the late Carolyn Currin Upchurch. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Union Christian Church, Lillington. Burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. Benta is survived by her...
Barbara Murphrey Rambeaut
December 21, 2017
GARNER - Barbara Murphrey Rambeaut, 79, passed away Thursday at UNC Rex Healthcare. Born in Clayton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Virgie Murphrey. Barbara retired from the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive...
Danny Aubrey Thomasson
December 21, 2017
Danny Aubrey Thomasson, age 73, of Durham, passed away Thursday December 21, 2017 at the Durham VA Hospital after a long battle with sickness due to a stroke and Parkinson’s Disease. Danny was born in Kings Mountain, NC on April 16, 1944 to the late John Wesley Thomasson and Catherine Jones Thomasson. Danny graduated Kings Mountain High School in...
Franklin Cleo Hobson, Sr.
December 21, 2017
Angier– Franklin Cleo Hobson, Sr., 79, passed away on Thursday surrounded by his loving family at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Claude and Carrie Taylor Hobson. Mr. Hobson was a talented brick mason who loved to garden after his retirement. He enjoyed helping family and friends, and attending...
William Daniel Orr
December 21, 2017
RALEIGH- William Daniel Orr, 58, died at his home on December 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Silas Orr. He is survived by his mother, Frances and husband Vance Couch; half-brother, Charles Chauncey; half- sister, Becky Orr; several cousins. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2017...
Janice Lassiter Stephenson
December 20, 2017
GARNER – Janice Lassiter Stephenson, 86, passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Janice was born in Wake County to the late Annie Lassiter. With a servant’s heart, Janice faithfully served on the Town Board of Garner. She also worked with the State...
Conly Morgan Stephenson
December 20, 2017
GARNER- Conly Morgan Stephenson, 75, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Garner, he was the son of the late Waverly and Cecil Stephenson. Conly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964, as a member of the K-9 Corps. After attending cosmetology school, he spent many years as a hairdresser. He also worked in the insurance industry and...
Anthony Michael Lavore
December 19, 2017
Benson - Anthony Michael Lavore, 39, passed away Tuesday. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and again from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A more extensive and detailed announcement is currently be crafted and will be added to our website once complete.
Marie B. Sugg
December 19, 2017
Angier –Marie Blaylock Sugg, 77, passed away on Tuesday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lily Poe Blaylock. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:30 AM prior...
Jefferson Davis Gibson
December 16, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel Jefferson Davis Gibson, 81, of Raleigh, NC, known as “Jerry” by his close friends, recently departed. He was born in Durham, NC and was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson Davis Gibson, Sr. and his mother, Drusilla Williams Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Snead Gibson of Raleigh. Following graduation from The Citadel, Charleston,...
Joyce Langdon Jones
December 16, 2017
Joyce Langdon Jones, 84 passed away on Saturday, December 16, surrounded by her loving family as an extraordinarily beautiful sunset shone through her hospital window. Mrs. Jones was the daughter of Newton Vilas Langdon and Lorena Holland Langdon. She married Harold Douglas Jones on January 14, 1955. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila...
Josiah Latham Hughes
December 15, 2017
Cary- Mr. Josiah “Joe” Latham Hughes, 84, of Cary, NC died Friday evening. He was born in New Bern to the late Josiah J. Hughes and Bettie Latham Hughes. Mr. Hughes was an Army veteran and a retired agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He served as ordained deacon at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, member of Ex-Agents of...
