Rebecca P. Smith
October 27, 2015
GARNER-Rebecca P. “Becky” Smith, 68, passed away Tuesday at Wake Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruth Purser. Becky was employed by the Wake County Public School System. She loved all types of needle crafts, especially quilting, however her greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Friday...
Candido “Candy” Perez Fernandez
October 27, 2015
Fuquay-Varina - Candido “Candy” Perez Fernandez, 85, from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina passed away on October 27, 2015, after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Candido was born October 4, 1930 in Aguas Buena, Puerto Rico to Juan Perez and Marcela Fernandez. On December 26, 1954 he...
Ava Lee Overton
October 26, 2015
Raleigh- Ava Lee Goodwin Overton, 87, daughter of Eunice Goodwin Preslar and Daylon Goodwin, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2015. Ava was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Aaron Chaucley (A.C.) Overton, Jr., who was a well-known banjo picker. Ava and A.C. opened their home to anyone...
Jeri Sue Howell Thomas
October 25, 2015
CLAYTON – Jeri Sue Howell Thomas, 70, passed away Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Jurdan and Nancy Gordon Howell. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at...
Banks Mcallister
October 25, 2015
Raleigh - Joseph Banks McAllister, III, born in Winston-Salem November 28, 1955, died Sunday morning, October 25th. Banks was the son of Jo-Anne Lineback and J. B. McAllister, Jr. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School and earned a Computer Science degree from North Carolina State University. An accomplished violinist, he played violin with local symphonies many years, attended...
Bernice E. Watson
October 24, 2015
Bernice E. Watson, 81, passed away Oct. 24, 2015 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Alford and Harriet Dibble. A loving wife, mother, sister and friend. There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM on Friday Nov. 6, at Explore Church 112 E. Jones St. Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends after the...
Evelyn M. Byrd
October 23, 2015
APEX – Evelyn Matthews Byrd, 84, passed away Friday. Born in Angier, North Carolina on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Cora Matthews. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The burial will follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery,...
William Thurman Grubbs
October 22, 2015
Cary – William Thurman Grubbs, 89, a retired US Postal Service inspector, passed away Thursday, October 22. Mr. Grubbs served his country as a US Marine during World War II. He was a long-time member of Crabtree Valley Baptist Church and a member of Hiram 40 Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Edna Maynard “Johnny” Grubbs; his son, Thomas...
Harry Leonard Delung, Jr.
October 18, 2015
Raleigh - Harry L. DeLung Jr., 73, passed away October 18, 2015 at his home in Raleigh. Raised in Atlanta, GA, he was the only son of Harry Sr. and Evelyn (Jackson) DeLung. Harry attended UNC Chapel Hill, graduating in 1964. He returned to Atlanta to attend Emory University Law School where he graduated in 1967, after serving as...
Ruby “Jo” Ridoutt
October 17, 2015
GARNER-Ruby “Jo” Ridoutt, 93, of Garner, NC, passed away in her sleep on October 17, 2015 in her Home. Funeral service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner on Wednesday at 1:30 PM with Pastor Jonathan Morgan of Cornerstone Family Church officiating. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home...
Christopher R. Tracy
October 17, 2015
RALEIGH- Christopher Robert Tracy, 28, passed away Saturday. A native of California, he is the son of Timothy William Tracy of Monterey, CA and Tammy Sue Jordan of Willow Spring. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Thursday at Plymouth Church, 6104 Rock Service Station Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603. The family will receive friends at the church from...
Ethel Massey Jones
October 17, 2015
Garner - Ethel Massey Jones, 89, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Garner at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
James Byers
October 17, 2015
James Byers, of Garner, N.C. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, whom he adored, and two sons, Zachary and Adam, who were the pride of his life. He spent the better part of the last 32 years in Wake County where he excelled in business as a...
Donna Reeves Christian
October 17, 2015
Donna Reeves Christian died Saturday October 17, 2015 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh. Funeral Service will be Tuesday in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner at 1:00 PM. Burial to follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Garner. Donna is survived by her husband Bobby A. Christian; son, Hank Sawyer Goodwin of Fuquay-Varina; mother, Joyce Atkinson Reeves...
Carson Duncan Young, Sr.
October 16, 2015
Raleigh- Carson Duncan Young, Sr., 81 of Raleigh died on Friday. He was born in Johnston County and was the son of the late Felton and Bedie Capps Young. He owned and operated the Person Street Tavern in Raleigh for many years. He is survived by his wife, Clara Thornton Young; son David Young and wife, Michelle; and two...
Alice Rebecca Young Rouse
October 16, 2015
Raleigh – Alice Rebecca Young Rouse, 88, passed away Friday morning. In 1944, Alice graduated from Cary High School and later retired as an Auditor with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Rouse; parents, Carl and Alma Young; grandson, Daniel Alan Rouse; brother, James Young and sister-in-law, Margaret Young....
Marguerite Marshall
October 15, 2015
Marguerite Marshall died October 15, 2015 after a period of declining health. She was born in Shiloh, North Carolina on January 4, 1923, the daughter of Sam F. Hudson and Mary Sue Woody Hudson. Marguerite graduated from Woman’s College in Greensboro in 1943. Marguerite was an active member of Edenton Street Methodist Church and the Cokesbury-Isley Sunday School Class...
William Henderson Galbreath
October 14, 2015
RALEIGH- William Henderson Galbreath, 76, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at his home. Born in Scotts County, VA, he was the son of the late Morgan Davis Galbreath, Jr. and Maude Carter Galbreath. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 am at...
Henry E. Vail, Sr.
October 14, 2015
GARNER- Henry Edward Vail, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pikeville, NC, Mr. Vail left his family farm as a young man and served 10 years in the Merchant Marines, where he achieved a rank of First Mate. After a brief stint in the U.S. Army, he owned and operated...
Jean Elizabeth Scofield
October 13, 2015
Cary - Jean E. Scofield passed away on October 13, 2015. Jean was born in Kingston, NY, on May 29, 1926 to Clinton H. Van Nosdall and Eva L. Van Nosdall (Freer), who predeceased her. In February, 1946, Jean married Allyn P. Scofield in Poughkeepsie, NY. They were married 63 years at the time of his death on July...
