Colin B. Robinson
August 20, 2016
GARNER- Colin Bailey Robinson, 71, passed away Saturday at his home. A native of Bladen County, he was the son of the late Timothy Robinson and Isabell Johnson Robinson. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The burial will follow at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. Survivors include his wife of...
Georgia Narron Stallings
August 20, 2016
GARNER –Georgia Narron Stallings, 84, passed away Saturday morning at the Bryan Center of Clayton. A native of Johnston County and longtime member of Garner Advent Christian Church, Georgia was the oldest daughter of nine children born to the late Aaron and Ethel Narron. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas C....
Edna Mae Evans
August 20, 2016
Edna Mae Evans, 79, of Angier was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday. A funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier. The Rev. Timmy Blair will officiate. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Joyce Higgins of Angier and Ann Kirker of The Villages of Fl.; a brother,...
Grace Hunter
August 20, 2016
Grace Hunter, 87, passed away on Saturday. She was born in Wake County to the late Dwight L. Hinnant and Etta Wilder Hinnant and worked as a dental assistant for many years. Mrs. Hunter is survived by her daughter Brenda Perry; sisters, Betty June King and Linda Faye Parker; brothers, Dwight Hinnant, Jr. and Lee Hinnant; grandson Mack Hardy...
Clifton M. Cates, Jr.
August 18, 2016
Clif Cates was born in Burlington, NC on March 26, 1942. He entered Heaven’s gates on August 18th after a courageous battle with cancer. Clif was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton M. Cates Sr. and Lilyas Brown Cates and by his daughter Samantha Proffitt Cates. He is survived by his wife Judith Ridenhour Cates of Raleigh, sons...
Mary Ann Woods Mckenzie
August 17, 2016
CARY – Mary Ann Woods McKenzie, 68, died Wednesday. A native of Texas, she was the daughter of the late Limmie Berkley Woods and Mary Annelle Richardson Woods. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Burial will be Saturday, 3:30 pm at Twin City Memorial Gardens, 1830 Hwy. 701 N., Loris, SC 29569....
Tony Keith Horton, Sr.
August 17, 2016
Tony K. Horton, Sr. age 66, is now at peace. He served our country as a United States Marine and he was the brother to two sisters, Judy Dillon and Karen Bondurant. Good memories. He loved cars, things that could go fast! He loved music, could play just about anything on the guitar, and passed along that gift to...
William “Robert” Tart
August 17, 2016
GARNER – William Robert Tart, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late James and Lola Tart. After 50 ½ years of service, he retired from CC Mangum. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Garner Advent Christian Church. Burial will be 2:30, Friday at...
Guy Maurice Carter
August 14, 2016
Guy Maurice Carter passed away at his home in Willow Spring, NC on Sunday, August 14, 2016. He was born to Ralph and Louise Carter in Pittsburgh, PA in 1953 but later moved to Newark, DE and graduated from Newark High School in 1971. Guy took computer and management courses and spent his professional career in the service industry....
Phyllis Blalock Patterson
August 13, 2016
Lillington- Phyllis Blalock Patterson, 71, passed away on Saturday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James Braxton Blalock and Leona House Blalock. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Phyllis is survived by her son, Tommy Swan and wife, Kathy of Fuquay-Varina; brothers, Jimmy Blalock...
Jane Davison
August 12, 2016
Jane C. Davison, 64, retired state employee, died Aug. 10, 2016. Jane dedicated her working career to aiding missing persons, especially children and had a lifelong love of children and animals. Active with her high school class reunion committee and crafts, she enjoyed reading, cooking and caring for Molly, the dog who ‘adopted’ her last year. She is survived...
Helen Stokes King
August 12, 2016
“Well done, good and faithful servant” … Matthew 25:21 RALEIGH - Helen Gray Wilkerson Stokes King, 100, of Raleigh, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2016. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake...
Patricia Ann Cherry Summerville
August 12, 2016
Patricia Ann Cherry Summerville, 78, died at her home Friday morning. A native of Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Annie Cleta Powers Cherry. Prior to retirement in 1998, she was on staff with the NC General Assembly. Funeral services will be Monday, August 15, 2016, 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church of...
Mary Frances Burton Tilley
August 12, 2016
Mary Tilley, age 94, passed away on August 12, 2016, at Brandon Wilde in Augusta, GA after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A graveside service will be Monday, August 15, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC. Mary was a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Peace College in Raleigh. She...
Derick Boyles
August 12, 2016
GARNER – Samuel Derick Boyles, 51, died Friday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was the son of the late Millie Holland and Harold Lee Boyles. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm prior to the service. Samuel is survived by his wife,...
Waldine Watson Carraway
August 11, 2016
FUQUAY-VARINA- Waldine Watson Carraway, 87, passed away on Thursday at Universal Healthcare in Fuquay-Varina. A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Lafayette Watson and Lona Lamm Watson. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 3:00 pm at Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 7613 Upper Black Creek Church Rd. Kenly, NC 27542. Burial...
Dorothy Harrison Mcghee
August 11, 2016
Dorothy Harrison McGhee, 90, transitioned to her heavenly home and into her mama’s arms on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Dot was born in Raleigh, the eldest of six children born to Kathleen B. and John G. Harrison. She was totally dedicated to her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Much of her life involved the...
Raymond B. Holland, Jr.
August 11, 2016
Raymond Boger Holland, Jr. 85, passed away at home with his family by his side. A native of Gaskin, Co., he was the son of the late Effie Mae Smith. Raymond worked in the Insurance Business for many years. He also proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday Aug. 14,...
Betty Partin
August 10, 2016
ANGIER-Betty Lee Thornton Partin, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Earl (Bud) and Geneva Jones Thornton. She was a member of Angier Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial...
Michael “Mike” Gebhard, Sr.
August 9, 2016
Michael J. Gebhard Sr., 74, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Easton, PA on December 22, 1941 to the late Walter and Evelyn Gebhard. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Gebhard of Garner, NC; son Michael Gebhard Jr. (Lucie) of Garner, NC; daughter Julianne...
