Edna B. Gardner
November 30, 2015
RALEIGH – Edna Ruth Blake Gardner, 63, died Monday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William Otis Blake and Lessie Virginia Lee Emory Blake. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Thursday at Midway Baptist Church, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Tom Gardner; step-daughter,...
James “Jimmy” Brooks Gardner
November 28, 2015
James Brooks Gardner, 85, passed away Saturday. Jimmy, a passionate teacher, was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather who retired from the United States Air Force as a Lt. Col. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...
Glen William Holland
November 28, 2015
Glen William Holland, 79, passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital. A native of Johnston County he was the son of the late William Artemas and Flonnie Johnson Holland. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday night at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Pastor Chris Hall will be officiating at the services. The family will receive...
George Keener Mcconnell, Jr.
November 27, 2015
Lillington - George Keener McConnell, Jr. of Lillington died on November 27, 2015 at Transitions Life Care Hospice Home after a valiant battle with cancer. Mr. McConnell was of the Christian faith. Born March 10, 1947 in Sylva, NC, George was beloved husband and son, “Papa George,” godfather, uncle, friend and educator. He was a graduate of Sylva-Webster High...
Judy Lynne Anderson Saunders
November 27, 2015
Judy Lynne Anderson Saunders, 69, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 27, 2015. She was born February 27, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI, daughter of the late Irvin and Carol (Peterson) Anderson of Ludington, MI. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, David Saunders; children Chris (Patty) Saunders and Stephanie (Dan) Ferrante; siblings Tom (Peggy) Anderson,...
James Forrest Laudenslager
November 26, 2015
James F. Laudenslager, 67, passed away suddenly at home on Thanksgiving Day. James worked in the Film Industry as a Producer/Director. He was a native of Michigan, the son of the late Dale and Mary Laudenslager. There will be a visitation Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday...
Janice Jo (Jan) Bonavita
November 25, 2015
CLAYTON- Janice (Jan) Jo Bonavita, beloved Sister, Mother, Aunt and friend, passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015. She was born to Lunetta McGee and Joseph D. McGee on June 10, 1948 in Fort Worth Texas. Jan was a joy and inspiration in many lives. One of her many gifts was the ability to make people she met feel...
Susan K. Johnson
November 25, 2015
Susan K. Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late James and Della Johnson. In addition to her loving parents, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers and one sister. She retired from Dorothea Dix Hospital after 33 years of...
Bobby Tew
November 25, 2015
RALEIGH – Robert “Bobby” Mack Tew, Sr., 73, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy and courageous battle with Leukemia . A native of Sampson County, he was the son of the late McDuffy and Mary Alice Broome Tew. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Midway Baptist Church,...
Ruby Kemp Ross
November 24, 2015
Raleigh- Ruby Kemp Ross, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015. She was born in Nash County, NC on December 9, 1919 to the late James Bennett Kemp and Maude Hales Kemp. Ruby, after moving to Raleigh, became a charter member of St. John’s Baptist Church in 1950. She spent many years working...
Jean Griffin Price
November 24, 2015
ANGIER – Jean Price, 68, passed away Tuesday. Born in Raleigh, Jean was the daughter of the late Dorothy Jean Griffin. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband Dwight Price, sons David Griffin and Carlie Morris;...
Lawrence C. (Larry) Wilson
November 22, 2015
Raleigh – Lawrence C. Wilson died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Rex Healthcare. He was born May 17, 1928 in Raleigh, son of the late John C. and Elizabeth Joy Wilson. In 1948 Larry began his work career with Occidental Life Insurance Company of NC. After 38 years of service, he retired as Vice President-Support Services. He was also...
Raymond Arnold
November 21, 2015
GARNER – Raymond Arnold, 72, passed away on Saturday. A native of Wake County, he is the son of Mamie Gregory and the late Otha Arnold. Mr. Arnold is survived by his niece, Tammy Coleman and husband, Kevin of Raleigh; son, Tim Arnold of Kenly; sister, Clara Whitaker and husband, James of Raleigh; great niece, Autumn Coleman; great nephew,...
Julia Perez
November 20, 2015
HOLLY SPRINGS- Julia Marie Cardenas Perez, 93, a native of Woodside, Queens, NY passed away on Friday. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh. Burial will follow at the Fellowship Community Cemetery, Angier. Surviving is her son-in-law, George Murdock and wife, Pat of Holly Springs; grandchildren, Susan Bailey and husband, Joey of Holly...
Daisy Miller Lowery
November 20, 2015
Raleigh- Daisy Miller Lowery, 84 of Raleigh went home to her Lord with her husband holding her hand on Friday morning. Daisy was born in Johnston County to the late Emery Miller and Vera Lloyd. She was also predeceased by her second father, Robert B. Lloyd, her second mother, Elwood Miller, and her special sister-in-law Faye Miller. Daisy loved...
Dorothy “Dot” Ragsdale Dejarnette
November 19, 2015
GARNER – Dorothy “Dot” Ragsdale DeJarnette, 87, was carried away safely to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday. Dot was married to Gordon DeJarnette for 66 years, when he too, went to be with Christ on August 28, 2013. Dot is survived by two sons and their wives, Shelby Gordon DeJarnette (Alease) and Randy Givens...
Eloise Faircloth Parsons
November 19, 2015
Eloise Faircloth Parsons was born in Lillington, NC to William and Bessie Lee Faircloth on May 26, 1942. She passed quietly on November 19th, 2015 after prolonged illness, surrounded by her family and special friends. A consummate mother and homemaker, Eloise was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Her greatest pleasure was caring...
Claude Alan Davis
November 19, 2015
FUQUAY-VARINA – Claude Alan Davis, 57, passed away on Thursday. A Native of Robeson County and a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School, he is the son of Mary McDonald Dillon and the late Frederick Davis, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Virginia “Ginny” Davis; son, Joshua Alan Davis; step-children Jody Lynn Walters and husband “Robert”, R.J. Yarnell; sisters, Sharon...
Herbert E. Stevens
November 17, 2015
CLAYTON- Herbert E. Stevens, 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Herbert worked for the State of N.C. as a mechanic for many years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Graveside service will be at 2:30 PM Friday Nov. 20, 2015 at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton with Military Honors. Herbert was preceded in death...
Mary Jo Wallace
November 16, 2015
RALEIGH- Mary Jo Boykin Wallace, 80, passed away on Monday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Wake County, Mary was the daughter of the late Wade and Bertha Bailey Boykin. She was a 1953 graduate of Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh. Mary was a lifetime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh. Mary worked for 20...
