Michael Thomas Mckinney
March 25, 2015
Raleigh – Michael Thomas McKinney, 38, died Wednesday. Michael is survived by his daughters, Alexa Nicole and Emma Grace; his sister, Jennifer McKinney; brother, John McKinney; his sister-in-law, Amanda; his niece, Madison; and nephew, Grayson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, at 11 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh 27604. The...
Clinton L. Adams
March 25, 2015
ANGIER – Clinton Loyd Adams, 81, of Angier died Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Clinton was born August 13, 1933 to Halford Gattis Adams and Willie Lee Adams and resided in Angier throughout his life. He was a graduate of Angier High School. He was an active member of Angier Baptist Church, served as a deacon, and had a great...
Irene Johnson Sauls Poole
March 24, 2015
GARNER–Irene Johnson Sauls Poole, 84, died Tuesday following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Johnston County to the late Telpher and Millie Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Jarmon Johnson. She retired from Westinghouse Meter Plant of Raleigh after 36 years of service and was a longtime member...
Ray Pearsall
March 24, 2015
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) and he did it all with dignity, courage and grace. Ray was born in Nash County on September 17, 1935 to Johnny Lee and Martha Estelle Pearsall. He was one of five children. Ray grew up farming and was happiest being outside working...
Ronald Urbanski
March 24, 2015
Ronald Urbansi, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, died Tuesday. Born in Iselin, NJ, he was the son of the late Ted and Alice Urbanski. In 1971, he graduated from Perth Amboy Vocational Technical School with a diploma in Automotive Repair. After moving to Raleigh in 1975, he worked for Helmold Ford and then Norris Transmissions, where he...
Lillie M. Hawley
March 24, 2015
ANGIER – Lillie Mae Hawley, 86, passed away at Universal Healthcare in Lillington on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Mamie Smith Champion. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday to celebrate the life of Lillie Hawley at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Mrs....
Eddie Baker
March 23, 2015
ANGIER – Charles Edward Baker, Jr., 63, after a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer departed this life on earth to begin his new life with his heavenly father on March 23. Left to cherish his memory is his best friend and loving wife of 40 years, Peggy Page Baker, son that he was very proud of, Jonathan...
Shirley D. Honeycutt
March 22, 2015
Shirley Dupree Honeycutt, 81, passed away on Sunday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Dupree and Annie Mae Matthews Dupree. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Union Christian Church. Burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 AM –...
Charles William Wiggs
March 21, 2015
Charles William Wiggs, 88 of Argyle, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Denton, Texas. Mr. Wiggs was born in Smithfield, North Carolina on October 24, 1926 to James and Bridgette Williams Wiggs. His college education was interrupted when he was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII and he was...
Phil Wiggins
March 20, 2015
GARNER– George Phillip Wiggins, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and daughters Friday. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior. Phil is survived by his wife of 20 years, Debra, daughters Jolea Wells (Jason), Tiffany Sutton (Kenny), Marisa Wiggins (Christian), grandchildren Jordan, Jacob...
Esther Bedwell-Samm
March 20, 2015
GARNER– Esther Gordon Bedwell-Samm, 95, died Friday. She was the daughter of the late James Sylvester Gordon and Lillie Howe Gordon of Jasonville, Indiana. Esther married Earl Wayne Bedwell, also from Jasonville, on May 6, 1941. They were married 50 years before his death in 1991. After moving to Garner, NC, Esther worked with the NC Fire Insurance Rating...
James I. “Jim” Gardner
March 19, 2015
James Irvin (Jim) Gardner, 84, of Willow Spring, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 19 surrounded by his faithful loving family. Jim was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church for 51 years and held many positions including Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, Choir and Missionary Committee. He was a veteran of the Army and...
James Duke Fowler
March 19, 2015
APEX - James ‘Jim’ Duke Fowler, 78, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, surrounded by his faithful and loving family. Jim, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a longtime member of Apex Baptist Church, touched many lives and was an example to those by the way he lived his life. He was preceded in...
W. Marvin Blalock
March 19, 2015
WILLOW SPRING – William Marvin Blalock, 98, of 2190 Mt. Pleasant Road died Thursday. A native of Person County he was the son of Willie and Sally L. Blalock. He was a member of the Angier Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Willow Springs Primitive Baptist...
Betty S. Denning
March 17, 2015
ANGIER- Betty Stephenson Denning, 85, passed away Tuesday at her home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Angier, Betty lived a Christian life and served her God in many ways thru the years. She attended Angier Baptist Church. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Max Denning; her parents, N. V. Stephenson,...
Jane Starnes Nowell
March 17, 2015
Raleigh – Jane Starnes Nowell, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 17. She was a retired employee of the Wake County Public Schools system. A graveside funeral will be held on Friday, March 20, at Noon at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving: husband, George H. Nowell; daughter, Shelley Hope Burns; granddaughters, Victoria Hope Fisher and Misty Mulcahy; great-grandchildren, Ryea Fisher...
Marcelyn Mayhue
March 16, 2015
Mary Marcelyn Mayhue, 69, died Monday. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Juanita Mayhue. Visitation will be Thursday, 6-7:30 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Ms. Mayhue was a retired teacher at East Garner Middle School. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare at 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Linda Mcdonald
March 13, 2015
RALEIGH- Linda Sue McDonald, 61, passed away Friday at Rex Hospital. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late Neil and Shirley Wall McDonald. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. The family will receive friends after the graveside at the cemetery. Linda is survived by kids who she...
Brian Marshall Peacock, Jr.
March 13, 2015
SPRING LAKE – Brian Marshall Peacock, Jr, 5 years old, passed away Friday surrounded by his loving family after a brave and courageous 4 year battle with Leukemia. Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 21st at 3:00 PM at Angier Fellowship Church, Angier. Instead of dress attire the family wishes that everyone wear either a ‘Fight Like Jr....
Tyree Watkins
March 13, 2015
RALEIGH – Tyree Watkins, 89, passed away at Transitions LifeCare on Friday surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake County he was the son of the late Thomas and Penny Medlin Watkins. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 PM at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Louise Watkins; sons,...
