Judson Yates Creech
October 3, 2016
Judson Yates Creech passed away on October 3, 2016. He was born December 10, 1920 in Red Oak, N.C. to the Reverend Oscar Creech and Martha Gulley Creech. The family moved to Ahoskie, N.C. in 1925, where his father became pastor of the Ahoskie Baptist Church. Judson attended the public schools of Ahoskie, graduating in 1938. He then entered...
Edward L. Lindsey, Jr.
October 2, 2016
Edward Lee Lindsey Jr, passed away on Sunday at Carolina East Medical in New Bern, NC. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh. Donnie Rooks will officiate. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lavina Brooks-Kilgore Lindsey of Kennels Beach, NC; a son, Anthony Lindsey of Fuquay Varina; a...
Lexie David Love
October 1, 2016
Lexie David Love, 98, died at Universal Health Care on Saturday. He was born in Johnston Co. to the late John Lewis and Lillie Higgins Love and he was a retired farmer. Mr. Love was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret McLeod Love and a sister, Lema Stephenson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4,...
Donald Williams
October 1, 2016
Donald F. Williams, 95, died at Wake Medical Center on Saturday. Mr. Williams was born in 1920 in Wake County and was the son of the late Fred J. and Gertrude T. Williams. He served honorably during World War II in the Army Air Corps from 1942-44 and attended Wake Forest University in Wake Forest, NC. He met the...
Joseph Anthony Barry
October 1, 2016
Joe Barry of Trenton, NJ, Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Cary, NC passed away at his home in the care of his family and “Angel” caregivers Ribka Alemayehu and Aschu Semu. The “DASH” between Joe’s birth and death dates was a life of integrity, love, caring, involvement and community service. There are so many stories to recount, so many...
Larry J. Johnson
September 30, 2016
Larry Jasper Johnson, 81, of Garner passed away on Friday at UNC Rex Healthcare. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Phillip Edwards will officiate. He was born in Johnston County on September 29, 1935 to the late Lewis Braxton Johnson and Annie Louise Stephenson . He...
Charles Larry (Chuck) Norwood
September 30, 2016
RALEIGH-Charles Larry (Chuck) Norwood, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at home in Raleigh, NC, on September 30, 2016. Chuck was born July 7, 1943, in Chapel Hill, NC. He loved to recall growing up there when it felt more like a village. The UNC campus and places like Woollen Gym and Coker Arboretum were his playground. After graduating from...
Mary Bradley Servas
September 29, 2016
CLAYTON – Mary Bradley Servas, 96, passed away Thursday at her daughter’s home. Born in Prescott, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Delbert Herschel Bradley and Eva Lucile Tabler Bradley. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends from 10:30 -12:30 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner prior to...
Eunice Warren Cooley Honeycutt
September 25, 2016
Raleigh- Eunice Warren Cooley Honeycutt, 99, died at her home Sunday evening. She was born in Wake County to the late George Milton Warren and Lovie Hamilton Warren. For many years she was a very active member of her church at Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon M. Cooley and T. Manly...
Frank Bowen
September 24, 2016
Angier– Frank Bowen, 80, passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Saturday. Born in Columbus County, Frank was the son of the late Walter Bowen and Naomi Merritt Bowen. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Plainview Presbyterian Church, Angier. Frank is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janie Bowen; daughter,...
James S. Smith
September 23, 2016
GARNER – James Sylvester Smith, 60, died Friday at his home. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Lev Murl Smith and Eula Mae Stanley Smith. James lived in the Raleigh area for over 30 years. He started his own business, Smith Masonry Construction Co. over 30 years ago. James was a very loyal fan of...
George Carlough
September 23, 2016
Garner- George Carlough, 67, passed away early Friday morning at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A native of Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Fred Carlough and Connie DiOrio Carlough. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. George is survived by his life partner, Geraldine...
Howell “Wayne” Shaw
September 22, 2016
Clayton - Howell “Wayne” Shaw, 74, of Clayton, NC passed away September 22nd, 2016. He was a graduate of Garner Senior High School in 1960, where he played football, and he received his AutoCAD drafting certification from NCSU. He was an avid Wolfpack fan, and enjoyed coaching Pop Warner football, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends....
Rebecca Marshall Haygood
September 15, 2016
Raleigh - Rebecca Marshall Haygood died at her home on Sept. 15, 2016. She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Sam Keesler Marshall and Zona Withers Marshall on July 18,1933. She married James R. “Ray” Haygood at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia. They were happily married for over 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Ray;...
Anthony John Gravagna
September 14, 2016
Willow Spring – Anthony John Gravagna, 78, passed away on Wednesday at his home. Tony had a passion for music and loved to cook for his family and friends. He had a colorful personality that touched so many lives. Many friends expressed overwhelming support and love during his illness and stayed by his side before his passing. Born in...
Wyatt K. Dr. Harper
September 14, 2016
Dr. Wyatt Kelly Harper passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2016. He was born February 17, 1947 in Kinston, NC. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Methodist College, two Master’s Degrees from East Carolina University and his Doctorate from UNC-Greensboro. He taught and coached at Daniels Middle School, Carnage Middle School and Sanderson High...
Linda Kay Fuller
September 14, 2016
WILLOW SPRING– Linda Kay Fuller, 73, passed away on Wednesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Jamie Jones and Alma Woolard Jones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church...
Mary Buffaloe Upchurch
September 10, 2016
RALEIGH– Mary Buffaloe Upchurch, 85, “Well done, good and faithful servant”, Matthew 25:21. Mary Buffaloe Upchurch died peacefully on September 10, 2016 at Pruitt Health after a long illness. Mary was born November 12, 1930 in Raleigh, NC; she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Viola Partin Buffaloe. Mary was a cheerleader and graduated from Garner High...
Harry Desilver (Rusty) Coryell, Iii
September 8, 2016
GARNER – Rusty Coryell, 59, died at home September 8 after an extended illness. Rusty was employed at Cabella’s in Garner. He loved the outdoors and was an avid kayaker. He will be missed by his 2 dogs Petie and Ellie. Rusty served in the US Navy from 1976 to 1980. Rusty was preceded in death by his parents,...
Wayne Marshall Wortham
September 7, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA – Wayne Marshall Wortham, 75, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Wake County; he was the son of the late Frank “Buddy” Wortham and Janie Yeargan Wortham. Wayne was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring for over 50 years and he was also a retired Raleigh firefighter. Wayne is also a past chief...
