Wanda J. Whitaker
Oct 8, 2014
Erwin- Wanda Jean Whitaker, 66, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 after battling cancer for several months. She was born in Philadelphia on July 8, 1948. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Walter Evans and Jessie Avery Evans and her sister, Linda Lee Evans. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, 3:00 pm at...
Deane Joyner Overby
Oct 2, 2014
Raleigh-Deane Joyner Overby went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2014. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on August 18, 1940 to Oliver Alfonza Joyner and Edna Harper Joyner.After graduating from John Graham High School in Warrenton, NC, Deane had a successful career in the banking industry. A strong, independent woman whose smile could...
Michelle Ann Oldridge
Oct 1, 2014
Michelle Ann Oldridge, 53 of Raleigh, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She was born November 18th, 1960 in Quantico Va to Michael and Eleanor Mallick, both deceased. She is survived by her life partner of 21 years, Alan Dail of Raleigh, NC, her daughter and three sons, Melissa Clark Butler and Jacob Clark of Kodiak, AK,...
Curtis Maxton Mack Clark
Sep 28, 2014
Garner - Curtis Maxton Mack Clark, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of First Baptist Church of Garner. He worked for Carolina Power & Light Company for 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking and Amateur Radio under the call letters W4EIF. He is survived by...
Sally D. Dr. Comer
Sep 24, 2014
Raleigh - Sally Davis Comer died peacefully at home September 24, 2014. She was born to Dr. and Mrs. John Lee Davis in Sulligent, AL December 25, 1945 – a Christmas baby who leaves a remarkable legacy. A brilliant and talented woman, Sally created a successful professional career balanced by her fierce and unwavering devotion to and love for...
Janet C. Westerman
Sep 21, 2014
Janet Crumbaker Westerman, 68, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014, in Raleigh. She was preceded in death by her father, James Crumbaker, and her stepfather, J.Wade Grubbs, of Madisonville, Kentucky. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Grubbs of Madisonville, KY; husband, Dr. Philip Westerman of Raleigh; daughter April Goodman and husband John; daughter Phyllis Fann and husband Kent;...
Thomas Carlton Blalock
Sep 16, 2014
T. Carlton Blalock died September 16, 2014 at Rex Hospital following several years of declining health. He was born in Lucama, NC to the late Walter H. and Pearl B. Blalock and grew up on a livestock and tobacco farm. After graduation from Lucama High School, as president of his class, he enrolled at N.C. State College and his...
Mary Lois Bland
Sep 12, 2014
Lois H. Bland, 84, went home to be with her Lord Friday Sept. 12, 2014. After Lois retired from K-Mart as a bookkeeper, she worked for Lawndale Manor as assistant Activities director. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Monday at Garner Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Walter Ashe Brick Wall
Sep 11, 2014
Raleigh-Walter Ashe Brick Wall died on September 11, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born March 18, 1919 in Lilesville, NC; the third son of Fred Hargrave Wall and Hattie Ritchie Wall. Walter Ashe grew up and attended High School in Siler City, NC. He graduated from UNC in the class of 1940, where he was elected to...
Lucille Wall Smith
Sep 9, 2014
1921 - 2014 Lucille Wall Smith, 93, of Raleigh, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Rex Nursing Care Center. Lucille was born April 27, 1921. She was a 1938 graduate of Hugh Morson High School and attended Hardbarger Business College. She grew up on Hargett Street and was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church...
Donald R. Honeycutt, Sr.
Sep 8, 2014
Donald R. Honeycutt, Sr., 79 passed away Monday Sept. 8, 2014. Don was a faithful husband and father, dedicated businessman and avid golfer. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 PM Thursday Sept. 11, 2014 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda and brother, Jessee. He is survived by his wife of 60...
Wiley B. Dickerson
Aug 30, 2014
Raleigh- Wiley B. Dickerson, 91 of Raleigh died Tuesday evening at the Oaks of Mayview Healthcare Center. He was born in Oxford, NC to the late Wiley O. and Melissie Kearney Dickerson. He served in the Army during WW II and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.He was the owner of Wileys Save on Gas for several...
Catherine Ryder Brainard
Aug 30, 2014
Catherine Ryder Brainard, 91, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday August 30, 2014. A celebration of Catherines life will be held Thursday September 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Transitions LifeCare Chapel 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Cary.Catherine was preceded in death...
Ellen H. Grissom
Aug 29, 2014
Ellen H. Grissom, 86, died Sunday at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh.She was born in Germany and she was preceded in death by her husband: Douglas Lee Grissom and a son; Vernon H. Grissom and a sister-in-law; Louise B. Dean.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, Aug. 29. 2014 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church...
James Junior Johnson
Aug 26, 2014
James J. Johnson, 79, passed away Aug. 26, 2014. James was an auto mechanic for many years. As his second love, he provided a lawn service for his many friends. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton.He was preceded in death by several brothers and...
James F. Sansom
Aug 23, 2014
James Jim Franklin Sansom passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born September 15, 1921, in Evansville, Indiana. He moved to North Carolina during World War II when he was stationed at old Camp Butner. He served sixteen months in Europe as a combat medic, including four months as a prisoner of war after being captured by the...
Patricia Mcnamee Harris
Aug 18, 2014
Raleigh - Patricia McNamee Harris of Raleigh, NC formerly of Lexington, KY died on Monday, August 18, 2014. She was born on July 10, 1929 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. A.A. McNamee. She graduated from Duke University in 1951 with a B.A. degree in History. While at Duke, she was selected as one...
Joyce Stroman Ely
Aug 17, 2014
Raleigh - Joyce Stroman Ely celebrated her 82nd birthday on July 26, 2014. After a brief illness, she died peacefully at her home on August 17, 2014. Originally from Elmhurst, Illinois, Joyce attended Purdue University, where she met her future husband, Dr. John F. Ely whom she married in 1953. Having majored in English at Purdue, Joyce enjoyed her...
Mabel Wells Carmichael
Aug 17, 2014
Raleigh-Mabel Wells Carmichael, 87, died Sunday, August 17, 2014. Born in Rocky Mount, Mabel was reared at the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh. She graduated from Hardbarger Business College and entered the insurance business, working for USF&G for 50 years. She served as President of the NC Association of Insurance Women and won the Florence B. Isley Award for Woman...
Madison Deanne Cooper
Aug 17, 2014
Clayton - Our precious Angel has left us too soon. Madison Deanna Cooper, infant daughter of Janelle Thigpen Cooper and Anthony Ryan Cooper passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 17th, 2014.This sweet little girl was brought into our lives on February 19, 2014 and has been a constant source of joy.A celebration of Madisons life will be held 2:00...
