David Pratt Ford
Jan 20, 2015
David P. Ford, 62 died Jan. 20, 2015 after a brief illness. David attended UNC Law School where he received his Law Degree. He received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM Saturday Jan. 24, 2015 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. David was preceded in death by his father, Pratt...
Dorothy P. Wilson
Jan 19, 2015
Dorothy “Dot” Plummer Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Plummer and Virginia Powell Plummer of Hoke County, N.C. Dot served as secretary of Aversboro Elementary School from 1965 until 1978. She was an active member of the Garner United Methodist Church until...
Ellen Pinion Carr
Jan 18, 2015
FUQUAY-VARINA –Mrs. Ellen Pinion Carr, 65, passed away at her home on Sunday with her family at her bedside. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Rosie Lee Pinion of Wake County. After graduating from Fuquay High School, she attended college to become a nurse which was her lifelong dream. She worked...
Stuart John Hough
Jan 17, 2015
Raleigh – John Stuart Hough, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 17. Stuart was the son of Ernest P. and Florence S. Hough. He grew up in Raleigh, graduating from Broughton High School. Stuart is survived by his sister Mary H. Coleman of Fairview Park, Ohio, nephew Warren Coleman of Lakewood, Ohio, and niece Susan Ray of Biloxi, Mississippi....
Richard Rogers
Jan 16, 2015
Richard Rogers, 80, passed away at his home on Friday, January 16, 2015. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27, 1934 to Lawrence “Lou” Rogers and Judith Lopez Rogers. He moved to North Carolina in 1948 eventually founding American Metal & Parts, Inc. in 1952 which is still in operation today and run by his two...
Faye B. Nance
Jan 16, 2015
Faye Barbour Nance, 70, a native of Johnston Co., died Friday. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Wooten’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, 9825 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service in the Wooten’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Surviving: husband of 44 years, Jerry Nance; daughters,...
Sue S. Nooney
Jan 15, 2015
ANGIER – Sue Stephenson Nooney, 80, passed away Thursday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Ingham Solomon and Lula Mae Pleasant Stephenson. She was a registered nurse and a graduate of Wilson School of Nursing, most recently employed at Raleigh Community Hospital. In addition to her nursing career, she and husband Ray owned...
Dana G. Davison
Jan 15, 2015
GARNER – Dana Geer Davison, 93, retired employee of the North Carolina State Division of Health Services, died Thursday, January 15, 2015. Born in Greensboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John Enoch and Mary Elizabeth McGibony Geer. For many years, she taught Sunday School at Aversboro Road Baptist Church (ARBC) where she was a longtime member....
Dwan Young-Padgett
Jan 14, 2015
Dwan Young-Padgett, 55, died Wednesday at her home after a short battle with cancer. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Robert Gordon Gower and the late Sarah Ridoutt Gower. She retired after 37 years at First Citizens Operation Center of Raleigh where she was a CBO II in Research. Dwan loved her job but more importantly,...
Joseph H. Henderson
Jan 14, 2015
Joseph H. Henderson, 67 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Joe worked for the State of N.C. for over 30 years retiring as Director of the State Property Office. There will be a Graveside service at 2:00...
John Wilton Rogers
Jan 13, 2015
John Wilton Rogers, 84, died Tuesday. A native of Columbus County, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Barnes Rogers and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the City of Raleigh for 34 years and retired as manager of the City Water Billing Department. He was a longtime member of...
Ersie A. Matthews
Jan 13, 2015
Ersie Anderson Matthews, 90, died Tuesday. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Bright and Lillie Hall Matthews. He was the founder of Matthew’s Sanitation Company. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Catawba Springs Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Josie Guins Matthews;...
Linda J. Robbins
Jan 13, 2015
WILLOW SPRING- Linda Johnson Robbins, 74, long-time resident of Willow Spring, NC died Tuesday, January 13. She was a devoted, loving mother and friend to many. Linda Robbins is best known to many from her work at Tarheel Nursery in Angier. Services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Angier. The burial will follow...
Jeffery Wilson Stewart
Jan 12, 2015
Jeffery W. Stewart, 55 died Jan. 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jeffery was a locksmith by trade. He also loved fishing with his wife. There will be a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Sunday Jan. 18, 2015 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends after the service. Survivors include his wife of 17 years,...
Thomas Everette Parker
Jan 12, 2015
Raleigh – After months of declining health,”Everette Parker, 87, died Monday morning. Everette was born in Smithfield, NC. He was the son of the late Zula Mae Austin Parker and Percy Eli Parker. He was a good man and loved by many. He retired from the News and Observer in 1991 after 40 years. He took a few years...
Lucy Winston Goode
Jan 10, 2015
Raleigh – Lucy Winston Goode, 90, of Raleigh, NC passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. Lucy was born on March 22, 1924 in Franklin County, NC to the late Johnnie Gray Winston and Mary Scarborough Winston. She graduated from East Carolina University and taught school for 2 years in Murphy, NC before marrying Dr. Lemuel Goode and moving to...
James Michael (“Mike”) Rigsbee
Jan 8, 2015
Raleigh - James Michael Rigsbee, born on December 6, 1947 in Durham, North Carolina, passed away on January 8, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late J.D. Rigsbee and the late Nancy Rigsbee. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Wilson Rigsbee; daughter, Christina Atwood and her...
Annie Ruth Jones
Jan 8, 2015
BENSON – Annie Ruth Jones, 90, formerly of Garner, died Thursday. A native of Johnston Co., she was the daughter of the late Raymond Lester and Lillie Mae Davis Hood and retired with the Department of Motor Vehicles. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L. Jones, Sr. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday at...
Dorothy “Dot” Brown
Jan 8, 2015
GARNER - Dorothy (Dot) Brown passed away January 8th 2015 after a brief battle with cancer and sudden stroke. Born in Uniontown, PA she met her husband of 55 years while in Florida and never looked back. She is survived by her husband Solomon (Buster) Brown. Also survived by her son Michael (Mickey) Brown, her daughter Annette Brown and...
Sean Roberts Hurley
Jan 8, 2015
On Thursday January 8th, Sean Roberts Hurley lost his courageous battle with cancer. Sean is survived by his wife Karren and children Erin, Megan, and Caleb. He is also survived by his mother Susanna, brothers Rusty and Ben. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sean’s honor: Checks to be made payable to Erin...
