Christopher Charles Norkus
October 10, 2017
Whispering Pines - A Christmas baby and delight to his Catholic mother and father, Chris graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh and UNC Chapel Hill. His career in telecommunications spanned more than 30 years. Chris’ joy of life stemmed from his love of nature: fishing, bonsai, growing trees to share, finding flat rocks to build pathways through...
Jean Wilson
October 10, 2017
WILLOW SPRING – Jean Wilson, 77, passed away Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, October 13 at Hilltop FWB Church in Fuquay-Varina. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Jean was born in Johnston Co. to the late...
Lerome Barefoot Darden
October 9, 2017
DUNN – LeRome Barefoot Darden, 85, died Monday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Rome Barefoot and Kitsey Denning Barefoot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Madison Darden. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Newton Grove, NC. Burial will...
Frankie Davis Marlowe
October 9, 2017
RALEIGH- Frankie Davis Marlowe, 81, died Monday. Born in Nash County, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas Davis and Letha Belle Flowers Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Marlowe, her son, Matthew E. Marlowe and her brother, Tommy Davis. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial...
Marilyn Kirkpatrick Aldridge
October 8, 2017
GARNER – Marilyn Aldridge died peacefully early Sunday morning, surrounded by the love of her family. She overcame many odds as she battled pancreatic cancer for over three years. During that time, she lived her life fully, enjoying time with family and friends. Rosa Marilyn Kirkpatrick was born in Burlington, NC to Mary Ina (Dismuke) and Henry Kelton Kirkpatrick. ...
Helen Jean Murray Tawney
October 8, 2017
RALEIGH –Helen Jean Murray Tawney, 78, died Sunday, October 8, 2017. A native of Zebulon, NC, she was the daughter of Julius R. Murray and Eva Bryant Murray. Helen retired from USF & G Insurance Company. She served several times as Worthy Matron of Garner Order of the Eastern Star 321. Funeral services will be held on Friday at...
Faye F. Jackson
October 7, 2017
Angier- Faye Marks Jackson, 76, passed away on Saturday at Harnett Woods Nursing Center in Dunn. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ida Pearl Little Marks. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens,...
James Shepard Barbour
October 7, 2017
CLAYTON – James Shepard Barbour, 53, passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 10, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Clayton. Visitation will follow the service. James is survived by his son, Shepard Barbour and wife, Amber of Angier; parents, Larry and Pat Barbour, of Clayton; brother, Jason Barbour and wife, Deanna...
Patsy Yarborough Rhodes
October 6, 2017
Patsy Y. Rhodes, 86, passed away at home suddenly Oct. 6, 2017. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She worked as an Executive secretary for the Dean of the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center. In addition to her parents, Claude and Annette Yarborough, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Judson...
Mary Ann C. Milligan
October 4, 2017
GARNER- Mary Ann Cerami Milligan, 67, died Wednesday. Born in Bunkie, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Peter and Mary Parrino Cerami. Mary Ann moved to the Garner area in 1988 and also enjoyed a second home in Surf City for many years. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
James M. “Jimmy” Dean
October 4, 2017
James M. “Jimmy” Dean, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh NC. He was born in Kinston North Carolina, October 10, 1947, to the late Howard and Doris Dean. He married the late Carolyn Mae H. Dean who passed August 13, 1984. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly D. Cardin and husband Ray...
Martha Williams Gerald
October 4, 2017
Martha Paige Williams Gerald, 51, died Wednesday at Wake Med. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Mark A. Gerald; son, Graham M. Gerald of Palo Alto, CA; daughters, Sarah H. Gerald and Martha G. Gerald of Raleigh; father and step mother, William and Sandra Williams of Middlesex; mother, Martha Williams of Columbia, SC; brother, Keith Wilder of Zebulon;...
Leesa Caroline Anderson
October 2, 2017
Leesa Caroline Anderson, 30, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on October 2nd, 2017 due to cancer. She was born on August 19th, 1987 in Statesville, North Carolina, daughter of David and Becky (Shumate) Anderson. She attended Parkside High School, of Salisbury, Maryland, and graduated from Lake Norman High School, of Mooresville, North Carolina, where she was a member...
James Robert Prince
September 30, 2017
ANGIER-James Robert Prince, 68, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday at his home after a short battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at1:00 pm on Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Prince of Fuquay-Varina, Robin Johnson and husband, Jeff of Fuquay-Varina; son, Christopher Prince...
Inez Ward Smith
September 30, 2017
GARNER – Mrs. Inez Ward Smith, 95, died Saturday, Sept. 30 at the SECU Hospice in Smithfield. Funeral services will be held at Palmer Memorial FWB Church at 2038 W. Garner Rd, on Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 AM with visitation preceding the service from 10:00 to 11:00. Officiates will be her grandson, Harrison Smith, Rev. Joe Myrick, Rev....
Nancy Jean Holm
September 30, 2017
Nancy Jean Holm passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on September 30, 2017 at the Transitions Hospice House due to complications from major heart surgery on June 1st. She was born in Midlothian and grew up in La Grange – both Chicago, Illinois suburbs. She graduated with Honors in Chemistry and Math from Purdue University...
George Paschal Beasley
September 29, 2017
Angier—George Paschal Beasley, 84, beloved husband and father, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on Friday, September 29. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late William and Ora Hargrove Beasley. Mr. Beasley was an Angier police officer for 16 years before retiring from the town of Angier in 1995. He also ran...
Hazel Rivers Pleasant
September 28, 2017
WILLOW SPRINGS- Hazel Rivers Pleasant, 81, passed away Thursday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A native of Warren County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertie Bowling Rivers. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier. Hazel...
Mary Alice Carter
September 27, 2017
GARNER –Mary Alice Pumphrey Carter, 77, died Wednesday at her home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Survivors include her daughters, Kenni Lassiter and husband, Jeff, Patty Marr and husband, Don; son, William H. Johnson (Billy Bob) ; grandsons, Jeffrey Lassiter, Jr. and wife, Erica, Christopher Lassiter, Aaron Marr, Evan...
Harold “Lh” Cook
September 27, 2017
RALEIGH –Harold “LH” Cook, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, in the presence of his family. For 25 years, he worked in the printing industry. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Wooten’s Chapel OFWB Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by father, Felix Cook; mother, Hildreth Cook...
