William Milford Rideout, Jr.
March 14, 2016
Raleigh-Bill Rideout passed away peacefully on March 14, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill’s life spanned a remarkable period when America assumed a larger role in the world, and Bill helped project the best of his country. Born in Port Townsend, Washington, on May 7, 1929, to Evelyn May (nee Johnson) and William Milford Rideout, Bill...
Nelma Denning Best (Nell) Stephenson
March 14, 2016
RALEIGH – Nell Stephenson, passed away Monday at Transitions LifeCare. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late George and Allie Denning. She was the wife of the late Coleece H. Best and the late William Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her son Darrel Best and 8 siblings. Nelma retired from the State...
Nancy Olive Betts
March 13, 2016
COATS –Nancy Olive Betts, 82, died Sunday. A native of Harnett Co., she was the daughter of the late, Eugene and Brookie Honeycutt Betts. She is survived by her son, Gary Olive and his wife, Cindy of Lillington; brother, Curtis Betts of Coats; grandchildren, Jessica Olive and Kim Land. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her...
Rosalie Jackson Smith
March 13, 2016
RALEIGH – Rosalie Jackson Smith, 76, passed away Sunday at her home. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Luddie Godwin Jackson. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00-1:00 pm...
Lorraine Teresa Bourgeois
March 12, 2016
Lorraine Teresa Bourgeois, 87, passed away with her daughter and her grandchildren by her side. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Jeanette L’Ecuyer. Family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Monday March 14, 2016 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Along with her parents,...
Irene Hamilton Gardner
March 11, 2016
GARNER- Irene Hamilton Gardner, 84, passed away on Friday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Hamilton and Berle Stoudamire Highsmith. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home,...
Geraldine Corbett Wooten
March 11, 2016
RALEIGH - After a 15-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Geraldine “Jerry” Corbett Wooten, of Raleigh, passed away on March 11, 2016. She departed this life with her loving family knowing that she had a significant impact on her church, community, and thousands of former students. Graveside services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday at Friendship FWB Church Cemetery, Middlesex,...
Harold Clay Flowers, Sr.
March 10, 2016
Angier – Harold Clay Flowers, Sr., 86, passed away on Thursday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Gwen Wood Flowers and Neatrice King Flowers. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00...
Marie Cates
March 10, 2016
Marie Barnes Cates, 91, passed away at the Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner. She was a native of Harnett Co. and the daughter of the late Herbert and Veola Stephenson. She was employed with Westinghouse for 32 years. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Monday March 14, 2016 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial to follow at...
Michael Alexander Neacsu
March 9, 2016
Our dear friend left us on March 9. Born in Texas, his prowess and degrees in physics brought him to North Carolina where he was awarded a chair at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as he worked on a Ph.D. In the years after he left UNC, he was employed by several computer companies in the area. His...
John W. Myers, Jr.
March 9, 2016
GARNER-John W. Myers, Jr. (Bill), 85, passed away peacefully on March 9th 2016, at home in Greensboro, Maryland. Born November 29, 1930 in Raleigh NC, Mr. Myers (or Bill as he was called) was the son of the late John W. Myers, Sr. and Narosa Richardson Myers. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as...
Stacey Lynn Giordano Walker
March 8, 2016
HOLLY SPRINGS – Stacey Lynn Giordano Walker, 46, passed away Tuesday at Duke Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-3:00 pm prior to the service. Stacey is survived by the love of her life, Ian Wallace; the children she adored, Brandon...
Calvin W. Morris
March 6, 2016
Selma - Calvin W. Morris, 66, passed away March 6, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Inwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Please check our website in the coming days as the write up will be...
Henry “Lane” Miller
March 6, 2016
On Sunday morning, March 6, 2016, Henry “Lane” Miller passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 62. His family is taking comfort in that he was not in pain and is now home with the Lord. Lane was a native of Raleigh growing up in the Mordecai neighborhood participating in many sporting and recreational activities and championships...
Michelle Godwin Barbour
March 6, 2016
Michelle Godwin Barbour, 47, died Sunday. Born in Wake County, she is the daughter of Dennis Wayne Godwin and Linda Bowling Godwin. In addition to her parents, Michelle is survived by daughter, Ashley Johnson of Angier; sons, Nicholas Hinnant of Louisburg and Justin Johnson of Clayton; brothers, Allen and Jerry Godwin; grandchildren, Jayson, Mia and Tracey. She was preceded...
Catherine Elizabeth Edwards
March 5, 2016
Cathy Edwards died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in her home. She was a mother, grandmother and a friend. She loved to collect teddy bears, play in her yard, watch NASCAR and cheer the Blue Devils on. But above all things, she loved spending time with her grandson, David. He was the love of her life and brought...
Laverne Ryals
March 5, 2016
ANGIER - LaVerne Ryals died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Duke Regional Hospital due to complications from a motor vehicle accident, surrounded by members of his family. LaVerne was 77 years old. LaVerne Ryals was born June 15, 1938 to the late Albert and Ella Ryals of Erwin. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 52...
Margie Raynor Castleberry
March 4, 2016
Margie Raynor Castleberry died peacefully Friday at the age of 89. She was the daughter of George V. and Johnnie Parker Raynor of Four Oaks, NC. Margie began her nursing career after graduation from the School of Nursing at Highsmith Hospital in Fayetteville. As a part of her training, she chose to study Psychiatric Nursing at Dorothea Dix Hospital....
Marion Durwood Barbour
March 2, 2016
Marion Durwood Barbour—local historian, bituminous design engineer, and devoted husband and father—died peacefully on Wednesday March 2nd at Wake Medical Center, surrounded by members of his family. He was 87. Durwood (as he was called) was born on January 4, 1929, to William Elbert and Lettie Stephenson Barbour in the Barbourtown section of Johnston County, North Carolina. Durwood had...
Karl W. Von St. Paul
March 2, 2016
GARNER– Karl Walter von St. Paul, 30, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 4:30 pm Saturday, March 5th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Survivors include his mother, Becky von St. Paul and father, Jim von St. Paul; brother, Max von St. Paul and fiancé, Elizabeth; maternal grandmother, Connie Fortmeyer; paternal grandmother, Lore Struss and...
