Barbara Anne Morrison Swaim
January 15, 2018
Barbara Anne Morrison Swaim departed this life and crossed Rainbow Bridge on January 15, 2018. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A graduate of High Point College, Barbara worked as a social worker prior to marriage and children, and then in the guidance office at Millbrook High School. In both careers, she relished the...
David Louis Clark
January 12, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – David Louis Clark, 68, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. A viewing and visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 14, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 15, in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at...
Patsy Mccommons
January 12, 2018
Patsy Jean Callaway McCommons, 74, of Raleigh went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12. Daughter of Herbert Harrison Callaway and Catherine Pitts Callaway, Patsy grew up in Washington, GA. She married the love of her life, Bill McCommons of Thomson, GA, in 1963. Bill and Pat moved to Raleigh, NC, in 1969. A graduate of Greenleaf...
Mary Ellen Smith
January 11, 2018
Raleigh - Mary Ellen Jernigan Smith, 100, departed this life on January 11, 2018. She was born on April 6, 1917, in Jackson, Tennessee, the oldest of eight children. She moved to Raleigh in 1936, and married Carl Bagwell Smith in 1941. They were married for 54 years, and had four children. She worked as manager for the Raleigh...
Helen Elaine Black
January 11, 2018
Raleigh - Helen Elaine Black, 87, passed away on Thursday, January 11. Mrs. Black was a retired registered nurse. She had been a member of New Hope Baptist Church for many years and was the widow of Marvin Jerrell Black. Surviving are daughters, Linda B. Smith of Lubbock, TX and Sara M Lassiter of Galax, VA; son, John H....
Guy Braley
January 10, 2018
Frank Guy Braley, 63, passed away January 10, 2018. A native of Oregon, he was the son of the late Frank Braley and Betty Jane Stephenson Braley. Guy previously was a professor at East Carolina University. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM Friday Jan. 12, 2018 at Mt. Herman Christian Church on White Oak Rd. in...
Leroy “Roy” Holmes, Sr.
January 10, 2018
Leroy Holmes Sr. “Roy,” 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 10, 2018. Born in Coats in 1933, Roy spent most of his life in Garner where he was the longtime owner of Sapp’s Welding & Radiator, Inc. He was a loving father and husband of 64 years to his wife Janie, who preceded him...
Mildred Anne J. Jones
January 9, 2018
RALEIGH – Mildred ‘Anne’ J. Jones, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 15, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Anne was preceded in death...
Keith Haywood
January 9, 2018
Frederick “Keith” Haywood, 71, of Angier, passed away January 9, 2018 in the presence of his close family at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield after a long battle with diabetes. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Angier Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service at the church....
Hellon Bray Senter
January 9, 2018
Hellon Bray Senter passed away on January 9, 2018 at the age of 92 ½ years old. She briefly lived at Magnolia Glen Assisted Living and prior to that she resided at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. Hellon Frances Bray was born on July 21, 1925 the daughter of Herbert Thomas Bray and Mary Mims Bray and joined big...
Mary Elizabeth Harris
January 9, 2018
Mary E. Harris, 87, passed away after an extended illness. A native of Wake Co, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Victoria Stewart. Mary worked as an Insurance Claims Investigator with Nationwide Insurance for over 30 years. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday Jan. 16, 2018 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Holly Springs Rd., Raleigh,...
Rebecca Ann Stephenson
January 8, 2018
Rebecca Ann Stephenson, 79, passed away at home Monday Jan. 8, 2018. She was a native of Harnett, Co , and the daughter of the late John and Ada Temple Stephenson. Rebecca worked for N.C. State University for many years. There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 pm Thursday Jan. 11, 2018 at Triangle Baptist Church Old Stage...
Howard Thomas Cox
January 7, 2018
RALEIGH- Howard Thomas Cox, 70, passed away Sunday. Born in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Thomas Cox and Sadie Richardson Cox. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Garner. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Burial will take place at Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church...
William Hadley Denton
January 7, 2018
The life of William Hadley Denton, 19, a sophomore at Penn State University, ended all too early Sunday, Jan. 7. Will, as he was known to most, was born in Raleigh on June 8, 1998. Throughout his days at Underwood Elementary School, Martin Middle School, Leesville Road High School and Penn State, Will loved being a student. Will saw...
Norman William Walker
January 6, 2018
GARNER- Norman William Walker passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital early Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, after several years of declining health. Born January 2, 1930 in Durham County, he was the son of Roy Jones Walker and Viola Wheeler Walker. He moved to Garner, NC at twelve years old and later to Raleigh, NC. He returned to Garner,...
Naomi Oakley Elliott
January 6, 2018
Naomi Oakley Elliott, 80, died Saturday. She was a native of Granville County and was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Randolph Elliott in 1995. Funeral services will be held 5:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Interment will be held 1:00 pm Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery, Oxford. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Elliott Harker and husband,...
Lela Faye Braswell Thompson
January 4, 2018
Lela “Faye” Braswell Thompson, 74, of Raleigh, passed away comfortably in her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Johnston County, she is the daughter of the late George Alexander and Lela Blanche Worley Braswell. Mrs. Thompson retired from the State of North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. She was a long-time member of Manor Ridge Home...
Inez Mcleod Dean
January 3, 2018
WILLOW SPRING – Inez McLeod Dean, 95, passed away Wednesday. Mrs. Dean was born to the late Ernest and Nola McLeod. In addition to her parents, Inez was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Dean, four brothers and one sister. Inez was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend, who was loved by...
Hilda Godwin
January 2, 2018
RALEIGH - Hilda Godwin, a resident at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen - Mayview, completed her earthly life on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. She was born in the Meadow/Peacock’s Crossroad area of Johnston County on Nov. 8, 1919, to the late John B. Godwin and Martha Franklin “Frankie” Lee Godwin. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Gladys...
James Anthony “Tony” Parker
January 2, 2018
James Anthony “Tony” Parker died peacefully at home on January 2, 2018 after a long struggle with the cumulative effects of rheumatoid arthritis and a valiant fight with cancer over the last year. He was born in Raleigh, NC on March 27, 1958, and was predeceased by his parents, William Gale Parker and Margaret Eastep Parker. He is survived...
