Mary Edwards Shook
March 7, 2017
Mary Edwards Shook, 74, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born in Roanoke Rapids July 17, 1943 to Hubert Miles Edwards and Virginia Dare Hardison, who preceded her. She is survived by her husband, James Calvin Shook; her daughter, Christine Hobson (Jonathan); her brother, Jamie Edwards of Charlotte; her sister, Winnie Ingram of Rock Hill, SC and 2...
Janie Matthews Holmes
March 7, 2017
GARNER - Janie Matthews Holmes, 82, went to be with her Lord and savior on March 7, 2017. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by all that knew her. She dedicated her life to the support and service of her family and was a devout Christian, regularly attending church services at Hayes...
Naomi Harmon Cox
March 6, 2017
Naomi Harmon Cox, 95, passed away March 6, 2017. Naomi began working with the old Southern Bell at a time when tubs of ice and fans were in rooms to keep the operators cool and then retired from Bellsouth. She was a graduate of Needham Broughton High School in 1939. Naomi was a native of Wake Co. and the...
William Paul Holbrook
March 6, 2017
William Paul Holbrook, 84, died Monday at his residence. He was a retired chemical engineer with Kaiser Aluminum. He also retired as executive director with The American Ceramic Society. William was a US Marine veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Jean Candedo Holbrook; sons, Danny Alan Holbrook of Columbus, OH and Curtis Lee Holbrook...
Ronnie G. Honeycutt
March 5, 2017
FUQUAY-VARINA – Ronnie Gerald Honeycutt, 67, passed away on Sunday at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Louis Buford and Mary Rebecca Honeycutt. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in...
Betty Jean Howington Champion
March 5, 2017
Betty Jean Howington Champion, 76, died Sunday at William Dunlap Hospice Center. She was a retired 35 year employee with Dorothea Dix Hospital. Jean enjoyed cooking and also volunteering with Able to Serve. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Garner. Surviving are her daughters, Kathy Lynn Hagwood and Teresa Diane...
Fred Stoll
March 5, 2017
Fred Stoll, 70, died Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Dakota, he was the son of the late Charles Albert Stoll and Sylvia Wierich Stoll. His life was dedicated to serving the Lord as a missionary. A tent revival service to celebrate the life of Mr. Stoll will be held 11:00 am Saturday...
Brenda M. Huff
March 4, 2017
RALEIGH-God called His faithful servant, Brenda Mckeithan Huff, home early in the morning on Saturday March 4th 2017 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 71, born in Raleigh, NC, on April 9th, 1945 to the late James and Lela Mckeithan. She was a beautiful lady both inside and out, who never met a stranger. She...
Debbie Lynn Bulluck Burleson
March 3, 2017
Debbie Lynn Bulluck Burleson, 56, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning just after midnight after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Rocky Mount, on June 16, 1960 to Mark Melvin Bulluck and Linda Marie Cooley Bulluck. Debbie graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration...
Chad Dunlap
March 3, 2017
GARNER – On March 3, 2017 our precious son, William Chad Dunlap went to his Heavenly Home to be with our Lord & Savior, forever to be at peace. He was the proud owner and operator of On Site Fleet Maintenance of the Triangle. He was respected and admired by all those he worked with. No job was too...
Jan Carrier
March 1, 2017
ANGIER- Janice Marie Dophied Carrier, 66, a loving mother and granny, passed away Wednesday surrounded by family and friends. Born in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Dophied Holland. Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Oakgrove Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...
Lottie Shearon Vann
March 1, 2017
GARNER – Lottie Shearon Vann, 91, died Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Vena Shearon. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ronnie Yates Neville and wife, Jewell of Garner; grandchildren, Pamela Jean Neville Dalhke, Carl Yates Neville and wife, Alice and Rhonda...
Walter Chapman
February 27, 2017
Raleigh – Walter K. Chapman went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2017, with his beloved wife of 60 years, Josephine Roberts Chapman, by his side. Walter was born on April 2, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Chapman, and two brothers, G. C. Chapman, and Timothy...
Steven Martin “Marty” Stephenson
February 27, 2017
GARNER – Steven Martin “Marty” Stephenson, 57, died Monday. A native of Garner, he was the son of Janice Lassiter Stephenson and the late Shelby Myron Stephenson. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Stephenson and fur baby, Tucker; mother, Janice Stephenson; sister, Mona Rich...
Benjamin Franklin Godwin, Jr.
February 27, 2017
Raleigh - Benjamin Franklin Godwin, Jr., 99 years of age, died Monday, February 27, 2017. Born August 21, 1917 in Wake County. During World War II he was employed by the railroad which included transportation of troops. Later he worked for Lever Brothers (Unilever) as a salesman. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Billie Lou Dunn....
Phyllis Sitterson Mitchiner
February 26, 2017
RALEIGH- Phyllis Sitterson Mitchiner, 82, died Sunday. Born in Plymouth, NC, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Earl Sitterson and Emma Neal Sitterson. She later moved to Garner where she lived and enjoyed a successful career in real estate for over 50 years. Phyllis was active in her church and served on the school board. The family...
Dalton “Shorty” Deans
February 26, 2017
RALEIGH- Dalton “Shorty” Deans, 72, of Raleigh NC Shorty spent his last hours showered in love as he was ushered from this world to his new heavenly home, Sunday February 26, 2017. After you take your final breath and are no longer of this Earth, what remains is the imprint you left in the minds and hearts of those...
Alton “O. A.” Champion
February 25, 2017
Alton (O. A.) Nathaniel Champion, Jr., 78, passed away on February 25, 2017. O. A. proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00 PM Thursday March 2, 2017 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, with Military Honors. Along with his parents Alton Sr., and Mamie Smith Champion; he was also preceded in death...
Joyce Dechent Young
February 25, 2017
Raleigh - Joyce Gray Dechent Young, 88, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 25, 2017 after a short illness. Her Funeral is a private service for immediate family at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest. A memorial service to “Celebrate Her Life” will be held at The Oaks of Whitaker Glen, Bldg. C Atrium, from 3...
Roma Khalil
February 25, 2017
GARNER - Roma Khalil, 32, died Saturday at her home. A native of Wake County , she was the daughter of Dana Wall Rhodes and Mike Khalil. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Friendly Chapel Church, Benson. Burial will follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee...
