James Curtis Morgan
December 10, 2016
MORGAN, James Curtis, 84, of Richmond, Va., left us to meet his dear Lord and Savior, on December 10, 2016. He is survived by the love of his life and sweetheart, Barbara Tyson Morgan; four children, James Scott Morgan (Rhonda), Daniel Curtis Morgan, Laura Morgan Kellerman (Dave) and Mark Jada Morgan (Christina); nine grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Anna, Curtis, Ava,...
Diane Cistola Dennis
December 9, 2016
Christian graveside services were held at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens on December 14 for Diane Cistola Dennis of Raleigh, NC. Diane passed away on December 9, 2016 from heart disease. She was 57. The service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Mike Parnell of Temple Baptist Church, Raleigh. Diane is the always-loved daughter of Anthony B. and Arlene B....
Robert “Bobby” Hicks, Jr.
December 9, 2016
Robert “Bobby” Hicks, Jr., 52, died Friday at Wake Medical Center. Bobby was the son of the late Frances Bridges and Robert Hicks, Sr. The owner and operator of Dynamic Plumbing , Inc. Bobby had a great love of animals especially cats. Funeral services will be in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner, Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow...
Brent Alan Damery, Iii.
December 8, 2016
ANGIER- Brent Damery, 19, passed away December 8, 2016 in San Diego, CA. He spent most of his life in Harnett County, NC, amongst family and friends, attending high school at Harnett Central High, but he had recently found a new life in California with his love, Karla, enjoying the geography, mild climate, and unique lifestyle. Lately, he loved...
Newton Hamilton
December 8, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA – Newton Hamilton, 83, passed away Thursday at his home. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Robert Worth Hamilton, Sr. and Vernie Seate Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 60 years,...
Elliott Howell Johnson
December 8, 2016
Angier – Elliott Howell Johnson, 94, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late William Allan and Myrtle Rose Hamilton Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday at Neill’s Creek Baptist Church, Angier. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon J. Call...
Lore Struss
December 7, 2016
HILLSBOROUGH – Lore Zink Struss, 94, formerly of Smithfield, died Wednesday. Born in Germany, she immigrated to the US in 1954, settling in New Jersey. After retiring from the US Postal Service, she relocated to North Carolina in 1984. She was a founding member of GAST (German Austrian and Swiss of the Triangle). Mrs. Struss held several Senior Olympic...
Mary Virginia Hicks Smith
December 5, 2016
Mary Virginia (Hicks) Smith , daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Callie Hicks , passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the age of 95. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday December 9, 2016 at Garner Church of God with Bishop Melvin Schuler and Bishop J. Dan Hudson, officiating; Private interment will follow...
Leon “L.J.” Jackson Harper, Jr.
December 5, 2016
Raleigh – Leon “LJ” Jackson Harper, Jr., 93, formerly of Angier, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by the love and affection of his family early in the morning of Monday, December 5, at Morningside Care Center. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Ruth and Leon Harper. He was a Veteran of World...
Dustin Cody Pierce
December 4, 2016
Dustin Cody Pierce of Raleigh, NC went to be with the Lord on 12/4/16 at the age of 20. Cody was dating Jasmine Mcabee of Wendell. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Terri Pierce of Raleigh and his brother, Christopher Paul Pierce and wife Katie Whitlock Pierce, of Macon, NC, with two nieces Layla and Lily. He...
Judy Lynn Walker
December 4, 2016
Angier –Judy Lynn Walker, 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was a longtime and faithful member Angier Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at Angier Church of God. Burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery,...
Sallie Smith Lane
December 4, 2016
GARNER- Sallie Smith Lane, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday at her home, with her son (Luby) by her side. A native of Wayne County (Hood Swamp) , she was the daughter of the late Luby Dean Smith and Lillie Butts Smith. She was a loving, devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother as well as a devoted...
Glenda “Honey” Quinn Walston
December 4, 2016
Glenda “Honey” Quinn Walston, 74, softly surrendered on Sunday morning at her home in the loving arms of her children after a long and courageous 24 year battle with cancer. Honey, as she was lovingly referred to by her grandchildren and others, was born in Norfolk VA to Edward “Jabo” Stroud and Louise Stroud Kilpatrick. She was raised by...
Johnny Allen “J.J.” Johnson
December 4, 2016
RALEIGH – Johnny Allen “JJ” Johnson, 68, died Sunday. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late James and Meta Tart Johnson. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Johnny is survived by his step-son,...
Minnie Buffaloe Tutor Holt
December 4, 2016
RALEIGH – Minnie Buffaloe Tutor Holt, 93, died Sunday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Birl and Bettie Smith Buffaloe. She was an accounting clerk with GMAC for many years. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The...
Elmer J. Cooper
December 4, 2016
Elmer J. Cooper, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. His spouse, Inez, predeceased him on August 8, 2010. His working career began at the age of 15 at the Palace and Ambassador theaters. While attending Hugh Morson High School, he worked half days at Carolina Coach Company and attended night school at Hardbarger’s Business College and later...
Kenneth Merritt Atkins
December 1, 2016
Born February 12, 1949 and departing on Thursday, December 1, Ken was the son of the late Juanita Cyrus Atkins and Elmo Quincy Atkins. A Raleigh native and graduate of Broughton High School and N.C. State University, he was born at Rex Hospital and grew up on Dixie Trail. 14 years old and tired of working in the tobacco...
Clyde Roland Blake
November 30, 2016
GARNER- Clyde Roland Blake, 71, died Wednesday at Rex Hospital. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Survivors include his wife, Alice Blake; daughter, Lisa Blake; son’s, Robbie Blake and wife, Denise, Chris Blake; grandchildren, Taylor...
Donna Lane Wilkerson Daughtry
November 28, 2016
Donna Lane Wilkerson Daughtry, 76, of Raleigh, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with our Lord on November 28, 2016. A graveside service will be held honoring Donna at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 1 at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, N.C. The service will be conducted by Dr. Jeff Roberts of Trinity Baptist Church....
Rosalie B. Stephenson
November 27, 2016
Rosalie Barbour Stephenson, 90, died Sunday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Rossie Williams Barbour. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Hayes Chapel Church Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Joye Ann Stephenson and Doris Stephenson Weiss (Joe Hodor), of Garner; Deborah Stephenson...
