Daryl Francis Shaffer
May 26, 2017
Daryl Francis Shaffer, 95, passed away Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017 at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community in Raleigh, NC. A memorial service to honor Daryl’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 2, in the auditorium at Springmoor. A reception will immediately follow (location to be advised). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...
Jimmy Cornelius Bishop
May 26, 2017
Raleigh – Jimmy Cornelius Bishop, 83, passed away Friday. Born in Cramerton, NC, he was son to the late Troy and Idell Bishop. Jimmy served in the United States Army during the Korean War and later graduated from ECU in 1959. Jimmy worked for the North Carolina Department of Revenue for 36 years. Jimmy’s passions in life were golf,...
Lynn F. Stokes
May 26, 2017
Lynn F Stokes, 66, of Fuquay- Varina passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loved ones Friday morning, May 26. She has been reunited in heaven with her mother Margaret Ennis, and father Hubert Register, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years Hunt Stokes,...
Evelyn Gargis Thompson
May 24, 2017
Raleigh - Evelyn Inez Gargis Thompson passed away peacefully on May 24, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born on March 15, 1921 on Dawson Street in Raleigh, the eldest child of the late Janie I. Holder Gargis and Joseph Norman Gargis. She was a retired employee of the Hudson- Belk Co. with more than forty-one years of...
Bruce Edward (Eddie) Parker
May 23, 2017
RALEIGH - Bruce Edward (Eddie) Parker was born March 25, 1927 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2017. Mr. Parker was a quiet, gentle man, who always saw the best in everyone he met. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He always had a...
Susan Marie Burkard
May 22, 2017
Susan Marie Burkard, 59, a resident of Angier, NC entered unto rest at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC on Monday, May 22, 2017. Preceded by her parents William and Joan Doyle, and sisters Patti and Cathleen, she is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, David Burkard, daughter Sharron Glen and husband Shyquinn, son Billy Burkard and wife...
Donna Lynn Wilson
May 22, 2017
WILLOW SPRING- Donna Lynn Wilson, 55, passed away Monday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Glenn Thomas and Jean Langdon Wilson. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday at Hilltop Church with burial following at White Memorial Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service. In...
Sandra Nicole Underwood
May 21, 2017
Raleigh - Sandra (Niki) Nicole Underwood passed peacefully away at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen-Mayview on May 21, 2017 in Raleigh, NC at the age of 74. Niki is predeceased by her mother, Virginia Smith Underwood and father, Henry Aubrey Underwood, as well as her Aunt, Alice Mae Smith. Niki is lovingly remembered by her son, Alex Brink (Susan)...
Margaret W. Williams
May 21, 2017
Fuquay-Varina- Margaret Wells Williams, 89, passed away on Sunday at Universal Healthcare in Lillington surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Gurnie and Bettie Boykin Wells. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family will receive friends from...
Hallie Ruth Ross
May 21, 2017
Raleigh - Hallie Ruth McGhee Ross, 88, of Raleigh, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday. She was the daughter of Cleve and Leah Smith McGhee. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her husband H.O Ross, Jr., her parents, four brothers, and one sister. She was a strong Christian woman, devoted wife, and loving mother who...
Stanley Leon ” Skip” Caton
May 18, 2017
RALEIGH - Stanley Leon Caton (“Skip”) passed away on May 18, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born on August 23, 1926 to Walter Lee Caton and Brennie Workman Caton. Skip was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in World War II, where he was stationed in Rome, Italy, and in the Korean War. He...
Katherine Norton Wilson
May 18, 2017
Katherine Norton Wilson, 89, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Rex Cardiac Center. She was born July 31, 1927 in Laurel Hill, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Nell and Eugene Norton. She attended Peace College, was Miss Fayetteville in 1942, worked for the News and Observer as secretary to Frank Daniels for twenty years and...
Earle Franklin Pate
May 17, 2017
RALEIGH- Earle Franklin Pate, 89, a retired farm equipment salesman, died Wednesday. Born in Anson County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Cloie Holt Pate. He graduated from Apex High School and was a US Army veteran of WWII. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Entombment will follow at Montlawn...
Thressa Crowell Mccullough
May 17, 2017
Thressa Crowell McCullough, 80, of Raleigh, beloved wife, mother, and friend died Wednesday. Tessie was a native of Stanley County, NC and the daughter of the late Earl B. and Sallie L. Crowell. She attended Presbyterian Nursing School in Charlotte and was a Registered Nurse, working at Dorothea Dix Hospital for 30 years. Tessie enjoyed spending time with family...
Dennis John Scanlan
May 17, 2017
Dennis John Scanlan, 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 17, 2017. He was born November 10, 1942 in South Bronx, NY and graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in 1960. A veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he retired from AT&T in 1998 after 30+ years of service. Dennis was a loving husband, father, and...
Elva Harper Parker
May 16, 2017
Elva Harper was born in Pikeville, Wayne County to Adrian Harper and Beatrice Aycock Harper. She grew up in Nahunta with 3 brothers, Fred, Afton and David. Graduating from Nahunta High School in 1950 she was named most athletic female for her basketball skills. After graduation Elva moved to Raleigh to attend King Business College. Always close to her...
David Buernortey Agamloh
May 15, 2017
HOLLY SPRINGS – David Buernortey Agamloh, 18, passed away on Monday. David was born in Accra, Ghana and he was the son of Emmanuel and Jane Sekyi Agamloh. Funeral services will be Monday, 2:00 pm at The Temple of Pentecost, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the church Monday from...
Robert W. Hollister
May 14, 2017
The Lord called Robert to his forever home May 14, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Warner and Vera Hollister. Robert volunteered for Military service in 1942 and served in the Army Air Corp for 3 years. He got his degree at William Jewell College, in Liberty, Mo. He was employed with NCR for 13 years, founded...
Kathy R. Guy
May 14, 2017
Kathy R. Guy, 54, passed away Sunday at her residence. A native of Portsmouth, VA. she was the daughter of the late Jack Edward and Kathleen Dale Petit Ballard. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Bruce E. Guy; daughter, Tammy Baker and husband, Jonathan; son, Bryan Guy; sister, Carole Brady and husband Tom; grandchildren, Alexis Guy, Bentley Guy...
Ola Bell Creech
May 12, 2017
ANGIER- Ola Bell Creech, 71, passed away on Friday, at Johnston Health in Smithfield. Born in Franklin County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Tarzan and Agnes Holland Bell. Funeral Services will be held on 1:00 PM Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Creech’s Church Cemetery, Kenly. In addition...
