Daryle Anderson Matthews
July 13, 2017
Fuquay-Varina- Daryle Anderson Matthews, 44, passed away at his home on Thursday. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 16th at Savannah Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 2176 Savannah Hill Rd., Dunn, NC 28334. In addition to the graveside service the family will receive friends at other times at the home of Dorothy...
Margaret Ej Crocker
July 13, 2017
Lillington—Margaret EJ Crocker, 89, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Oleander Memorial Gardens in Wilmington, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents,...
Cheryl Ann Grudzinski
July 10, 2017
Raleigh—Cheryl Ann Grudzinski, 66, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on June 8, 1951 at Fort Leavenworth in Leavenworth, Kansas to the late William and Edith Florian. On January 16, 1981, she married Richard Grudzinski and was blessed with three step-children and 37 years of marriage. Cheryl...
Sarah Ellen Eisley Desmond
July 9, 2017
Sarah Ellen (Eisley) Desmond (Sally), PhD., born September 5, 1938 in Charleroi, PA, raised in New Cumberland, PA. Resident of Raleigh, NC since 2007. Beloved wife of Richard Earl Desmond, PhD. They were married in Washington DC on June 1, 1963. Sally is survived by her husband, and two sons, Richard, Jr., of Eugene, OR and Robert, of Raleigh....
Ransom H. “Buddy” Watkins, Jr.
July 9, 2017
Raleigh-Ransom H. “Buddy” Watkins, Jr., 86, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow in the Middle Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 10:00 – 10:45 am...
Celeste Fijalkowski
July 7, 2017
Celeste Flamigni-Fijalkowski, 90, passed away at home July 7, 2017 surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law. Celeste was born in Italy where she met her late husband, Bronislao, during WWII. After the war was over, they moved to Argentina with their young daughter, Elena, to start a new life. They purchased a lot of land and built their home...
Mary Joan Johnston
July 7, 2017
Mary Joan Johnston, 53, of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, passed away after a long illness on July 7, 2017. Born June 24, 1964, in Warren, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Joan & John Dudiak. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Barry Johnston & Mikal Stapleton. She leaves behind to mourn her four sons,...
Kayla Marée Ferraro
July 4, 2017
Raleigh - Kayla Marée Ferraro, 22, passed away on Tuesday. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM noon at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. A more detailed write up may be added and updated upon...
Diane Hilliard Murphy
July 3, 2017
GARNER –Diane Hilliard Murphy, 65, passed away on Monday. A life time resident of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Janet Williams Hilliard Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. A loving wife of 44 years, she is survived by...
Lucille Wester Partin
July 2, 2017
Garner—Lucille Wester Partin, 75, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Lucille was born in Franklin County on February 13, 1942 to the late George and Elizabeth Wester. In addition to her...
Patricia Hines Houtz
July 1, 2017
Patricia Hines Houtz passed away peacefully and joined the love of her life , Fred, on July 1, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving children. Born on March 30, 1937 in Mt. Olive, NC, she attended Meredith College where she met her future husband, an NC State engineering student and member of SAE fraternity. Their 47 year marriage...
Frank Allen Deans
June 30, 2017
Garner, NC – Frank Allen Deans, 43, left his earthly home on June 30, 2017. Allen’s strong will to live and unwavering faith in God, coupled with the care and devotion of his loving wife and the prayers of family, friends and others gave him the courage to battle through more than five years of grueling surgeries and numerous...
Stephen “Curly” Hiltbruner
June 29, 2017
CLAYTON-Stephen “Curly” Hiltbruner, 59, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. A memorial service will be be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Bryan-Lee Chapel in Garner. In celebration of Curly’s life, food and fellowship will immediately follow at the Garner Woman’s Club: 230 US Hwy 70 West, Garner. He was born in Tallahassee, FL...
Susan “Sue” Pleasant Ogburn
June 29, 2017
Sue Ogburn, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 29, at Carillon Assisted Living of Fuquay-Varina. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Marion Benton and Julia Langdon Pleasant. She graduated from East Carolina Teacher’s College in 1937, where she played on the Women’s Basketball Team. She taught at Angier and North...
Gloria Sauls Baker
June 23, 2017
GARNER –Gloria Sauls Baker, 75, passed away on Friday. A life time resident of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late Simon and Bernice Stephenson Sauls and retired as secretary of Vance Elementary School. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday at Plymouth Church. Burial will follow at Middle Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. A...
Rachel Grissom Tart
June 23, 2017
GARNER- Rachel Grissom Tart, 84, passed away Friday. Rachel was born August 16, 1932 to Collin and Luna Grissom. She graduated from Garner High School in 1952 and married Frank Tart on February 12, 1955. Frank and Rachel attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and were very active in all aspects of their church. Rachel loved to watch her...
Ruth Davis Napier
June 22, 2017
Ruth Mae Davis Napier, 74, passed away Thursday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late John Davis and Mary Rittenhouse Davis. Funeral services will be1:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Friday at the funeral...
Bruce Webster Booth
June 22, 2017
CW4 USA RET Bruce Webster Booth went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born in New Hill, NC on November 17, 1933 to Bruce Raeford and Blanche Holland Booth. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Catherine (Kitty) Creech Booth on October 18, 1952 and they were happily...
Wesley Allen Williams
June 21, 2017
Wesley Allen Williams, 21, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He graduated from Cleveland High School on June 12, 2015. He was a former volunteer fireman for Four Oaks Fire Department. Surviving are his parents, Philip and Tammie Williams; sister, Margarette Jane Williams of Clayton; paternal grandmother, Joanne Williams of Raleigh; maternal grandfather, Norman Vowell of Durham; aunts, Michele Reynolds...
William Van “Bill” Martin
June 20, 2017
William Van Martin (“Bill”) passed away on June 20, 2017 at his residence in Benson, NC. He was a loving father, artist, devoted friend, and talented musician. Bill was the rock to his family – the person they turned to as a confidante and compassionate listener. With this came the role of handyman as well – Bill was the...
