Bruce Bingenheimer, Jr.
September 25, 2015
ANGIER – Bruce Edward Bingenheimer, Jr., 49, died Friday. A native of Hamburg, NY, he is the son of Bruce and Carlene (Murawski) Bingenheimer of Angier. Surviving in addition to his parents are his children, Samantha Bingenheimer, Taylor Bingenheimer Kelly and husband, Sean of Fort Riley, Kansas and Madison Bingenheimer; siblings, Michelle Bingenheimer Howard and husband, James of Apex,...
Hilda F. Utley
September 21, 2015
GARNER- Hilda Franks Utley, 81, died Monday at Rex Healthcare. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Lana Hilliard Franks. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Norman S. Utley; daughter, Robin Utley Rudder and husband,...
George Thomas Phillips
September 19, 2015
Garner - George Thomas Phillips, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Wake Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born in Scotland Neck to Fred Hugh and Susie Dickens Phillips. On May 20, 1961, George married the former Daphne Bryant of Poplar, NC, a marriage spanning over...
Martha Adell Mckeel Boykin
September 19, 2015
GARNER- Martha Adell McKeel Boykin, 83, died Saturday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Roby and Elizabeth Evans McKeel. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Garner, the WMU and the Eastern Star. After many years of service, Mrs. Boykin retired as a manager with Bank of America. Funeral services will be...
Ruth Lewter Barnes
September 19, 2015
Garner- Ruth Lewter Barnes, 81, passed to the presence of God on Saturday, September 19. She was the widow of George W. Barnes. She is survived by four children: Nancy Martinez and husband Ricardo, Tom Barbour and wife Sarah, Donnie Barbour and wife Cheryl and John Barnes and wife Kirby, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be...
Hugh Paxton Bailey
September 17, 2015
RALEIGH- It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of Hugh Paxton Bailey on September 17, 2015 at the age of 92. Early Thursday morning, “Papa” slipped away in his sleep at Hillside Rest Home in Wake Forest, NC. Born in Wake County, he was the youngest of 3 children born to the late Zua and Ralph...
Frances Jones Duran
September 17, 2015
Garner- Frances Jones Duran, 83, died Thursday. She was the daughter of the late George and Alice Jones. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-6:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. There will be a private memorial service at a later time. Survivors include her daughters, Rosie Leach (Jim) of Garner and Kaindais Miller of Manassas, VA; sons,...
Christine C. Brantley
September 16, 2015
SMITHFIELD- Christine Cox Brantley, 65, died peacefully on Wednesday. She suffered from a stroke during her morning walk with her husband of 47 years. Chris and Quinton had just relocated to Richmond Hill, GA from Smithfield. Chris was born in Sebring, Florida. She graduated Sebring High Class of ’67 with post graduate studies at UHK. Her integrity, humor and...
Jayne Martin Wilson
September 16, 2015
CLAYTON- Jayne Martin Wilson, 54, passed away on September 16, 2015 at her home in Clayton, NC, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and lifelong friends in her final days. Jayne was born in Roanoke, VA on July 18, 1961. She was the second of the three children born to Betty and Hubert Martin....
Carole Massey Fish
September 14, 2015
Raleigh- Carole Massey Fish, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Dr. James Peter and Elnora Edwards Mallette and Hilliard C. Massey. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Clyde Seate, Jr. and brother Thomas H. Massey. She is survived by husband, Rufus Talmage Fish, Jr., brother, William M. Massey,...
Janice Vaughn Kinney
September 13, 2015
Janice Vaughn Kinney, 72, of Raleigh died unto the Lord Sunday morning September 13, 2015. A native of Burlington, NC she was the daughter of the late William E. and Louise Pyle Vaughn and was predeceased by her sisters Doris Perry, Amy Shoffner and her brother Billy Vaughn. Janice was a 1961 graduate of Walter Williams High School in...
Charles Russell “Monk” Farinholt
September 13, 2015
Charles R. “Monk” Farinholt passed away on September 13, 2015 at age 92 with loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Anna Skeeter Farinholt. Surviving are his sister, Mildred F. Dixon, of Springmoor in Raleigh; his daughter, Joan F. Thompson of Raleigh; his son, Philip Russell Farinholt and wife Cheryl, of Wilmington;...
Wilmar Kearney Pleasant
September 12, 2015
ANGIER – Wilmar Kearney Pleasant, 90 died Saturday. She was the daughter of the late William Clarence and Annie Ginn Kearney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph M. Pleasant, Sr. and siblings Osmond Kearney, Jerry Corbin, and Vera Jean Jewett. Wilmar graduated from East Carolina University and taught fifth grade in Harnett County...
Mary C. “Boots” Lassiter
September 11, 2015
Raleigh- Mary Elizabeth Chappell “Boots” Lassiter, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015. She was the widow of Connie Mack Lassiter and the daughter of the late James Foy Chappell Sr and Mary Ellen Chappell. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Surviving is one daughter, Jan Lassiter, and many nephews and nieces....
Gale P. Faircloth
September 11, 2015
Angier – Gale Pollard Faircloth, 65, died Friday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Bernice Pollard and Edith Matthews Pollard. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier at 3:00 pm. Burial...
Lois Smith Byrd Pierce
September 11, 2015
GARNER- Lois Smith Byrd Pierce, 81, passed away Friday at her home. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Leola West Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lacy J. Byrd; their two infant children, and a step-son, William Pierce. Lois was employed by the...
Carmen Hart Pinkerton
September 10, 2015
Henderson-Carmen Beth Hart Pinkerton, 50, of Henderson, NC died Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Raleigh, NC on May 19, 1965 to Michael Hart (deceased) and Betsy Maness. She was the oldest of three. Carmen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Randy Pinkerton, her three children, Justin Hart and wife Rebecca, McKenzy Hart, and Bethanie...
Vivian T. Strickland
September 10, 2015
FUQUAY-VARINA - Vivian Tart Strickland, 83, died Thursday. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Eric Franklin and Hilda Core Tart. Vivian was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become “Mimi” to her two granddaughters. Vivian loved any opportunity to spend time with...
Julia Faye Coates
September 10, 2015
RALEIGH - Julia Faye Coates, 52, passed away Thursday. A native of North Carolina, she was the daughter of Shirley Lassiter Pendley and the late Clarence Pendley. Funeral services will be Monday 2:00 pm at the Penny Road Church of the Nazarene, 8509 Penny Road, Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm. In...
Jerry E. Coats
September 9, 2015
RALEIGH- Jerry Earl Coats, 70, died Wednesday. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late John and Sarah Hardee Coats. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Faye Coats; daughter, Beverly Senter of Garner;...
