Patsy June Cherry
March 21, 2017
Patsy June Cherry, 89, passed away March 21 in Raleigh. She was married to Donald Albert Cherry June 1, 1984. Mrs. Cherry was born Patsy June Hickman in Charleston, WV April 17, 1927, graduated with honors from Stonewall Jackson High School, and soon began work with Kanawha Valley Bank and later Columbia Gas Co., before moving to Raleigh where...
John L. Holley, Jr.
March 20, 2017
John Lewie Holley, Jr, 60, passed away peacefully in his home on March 20, 2017. John was a graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina and received his civil engineering degree from NC State University. He served as a Professional Engineer for the NC Department of Environmental Quality for 39 years. John was an active member of...
Lucille Markle
March 17, 2017
Lucille Markle, 88, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 surrounded by family. Lucille was born in South Plainfield, New Jersey, on September 23, 1928, the youngest of five children. She married Joseph Markle and moved to Cary, NC in 1968. They retired in Swansboro, NC until Joe’s death on November 30, 2003. Lucille then moved to Clayton, NC to...
Linda C. Walters
March 15, 2017
Angier – Linda Carol Walters, 68, left to go fishing with her Lord on March 15, 2017. Along with her love of fishing, she loved planting and gardening, sharing her flowers with friends. She was a native of Ohio, Kentucky, working the coal mines of Kentucky. She was the first woman in Kentucky to work the underground coal mines....
Marian Sanford Gibbs Grant
March 15, 2017
Raleigh - Marian Sanford Gibbs Grant died on March 15 after an eventful life of 95 plus years. She was born in Commerce, GA, on October 10, 1921, the first of seven children of Robert Aubrey and Margie Lord Gibbs who died in 1994 and 1985 respectively. She was married June 16, 1942, to Dr. James Marse Grant of...
Doris Strickland Hall
March 15, 2017
Doris Strickland Hall, 83, died Wednesday. A native of Sampson Co., she was the daughter of George and Bessie Jones Strickland. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are her sons, Dennis Hall and wife, Vickie of Wendell and Randy Hall and wife, Kimberly of...
Mavis Beasley Denning
March 14, 2017
Annie Mavis Beasley Denning, 92, died Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Hal and Madie Beasley. She grew up learning to work hard. She was a devout Christian and loved to write poetry. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The...
Lessie Mae Williams
March 14, 2017
Lessie Mae Williams, 94, died Tuesday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Herbert and Cora Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. She...
Rosalyn Inez Johnson
March 14, 2017
Rosalyn Inez Johnson, 79, passed away after an extended illness. Rosalyn retired from Rex Hospital Medical Records after almost 40 years of service. Rosalyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. There will be a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Friday March 17, 2017 at Garner Church of God. Burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens,...
Nicholas Rafael Lopez
March 12, 2017
“My last salutations are to them Who knew me imperfect and loved me.” Tagore Raleigh - Nick Lopez died by his own hand after a long and ultimately losing battle with mental illness. He was 21. He brought love and joy to many people. A sweet young man who had an amazing mechanical and artistic ability, he was looking...
Walter J. Holleman
March 12, 2017
Walter Jones Holleman, 71, died Sunday at his residence. He was retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Walter was a very active member of Highland Baptist Church where he served in various capacities. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Thursday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Surviving are his wife, Sandra...
David S. Evans
March 12, 2017
David Surles Evans, born on March 12, 1929, passed away on his 88th birthday, March 12, 2017. He devoted his entire life to his family, his friends, and his faith. He was considered a blessing to all who came to know him. Born and raised on a farm in Clayton NC, he had 10 siblings who have kept a...
Debbie “Nana” Outen
March 12, 2017
Deborah Overcash Outen, 66, died Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was an accomplished seamstress, who loved the beach, and devoted her life to caring for children, which was reflected by all those who simply called her “Nana.” A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 5:00 pm at Garner United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends...
Jamie Yates “J.Y.” Jones
March 11, 2017
Jamie Yates “J.Y.” Jones, Jr. 77, died Saturday. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Jamie Y. Jones, Sr. and Alma Woolard Jones. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial, Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving, his wife of 55 years, Shirley Fish Jones; son, Scott Macon Jones and wife,...
Christine Sherrod Champion
March 11, 2017
Christine Sherrod Champion, 95, passed away March 11, 2017. Christine worked as an Admin. Assistant for Dillon Supply Co. and the N.C. Dept. of Trans. Christine was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church, where she was secretary for her Sunday School class. There will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 14, 2017, at Temple...
David Frank Holder, Sr.
March 10, 2017
David Frank Holder Sr. died Friday. A native of Wake Co., he was the son of the late Graham and Dorothy Jones Holder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Dove Holder in 2016. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his daughter, Susan McKenzie and husband, Jason of Clayton; ...
Howard Ray Beasley
March 10, 2017
Howard Ray Beasley, 66, passed away on March 10, 2017 of Myelofibrosis and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was a native of Harnett Co. and the son of the late Milton and Gertrude Beasley. Howard was employed by the NC State Construction Office as Electrical Design Supervisor. He was proud and thankful to have worked with a wonderful group of people....
Edna Langdon Ogburn
March 10, 2017
Willow Spring- Edna Langdon Ogburn of Willow Spring passed away on March 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Edna was born near Coats in Harnett County on March 17, 1923 to the late Grover Cleveland and Mittie Langdon. In 1945, she married Rudolph Ogburn and moved to Willow Springs where they farmed and raised their family until...
Margaret Poole Buffaloe
March 10, 2017
Margaret Poole Buffaloe, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 10. A graduate of Garner High School, she attended Hardbarger Business College and then worked along side her husband of 68 years managing their farm. She was known for sharing cakes, meals, plants and vegetables from her garden with those in the McCullers community. She...
Marilyn Kuiken Bechtle
March 10, 2017
Angier – Marilyn Kuiken Bechtle, 79, passed away on Friday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. A native of Hawthorne, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late, Edward H. Kuiken and Gertrude Riskey Kuiken. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A burial will be held...
