Mary Dorcas Stephenson
Jan 1, 2014
ANGIER - Mary Dorcas Stephenson, 87, passed away at Hospice of Wake County, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be at 11AM on Wednesday Jan. 1, 2014 at Plainview Presbyterian Church, Angier. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service from 10- 11 AM at...
Nathan Michael Chandler
Dec 31, 2013
Nathan Michael Chandler was unexpectedly called home on December 24, 2013. Nathan was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 9, 1974. He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and Peachtree City, Georgia. He was a wonderful son, loving husband and terrific father to young sons Nicholas and Noah. Nathan loved helping others and was a brilliant engineer. Nathan attended...
Timothy F. Palmer
Dec 30, 2013
Timothy F. Palmer, of Raleigh, died at home on December 30, 2013. He was born November 19, 1973 in Springfield, MA. He was an employee of IBM in Raleigh. Tim is survived by his parents, Mary Palmer of Longmeadow, MA and Mark Palmer of Midlothian, TX. Tim was predeceased by his sister, Erica Palmer Beauchamp, in 2006. He also...
Aaron Douglas Wilson, Sr.
Dec 28, 2013
Lillington- Aaron D. Wilson, Sr., 68 passed away after an extended illness. Aaron was a custom cabinet-maker for many years. He had a gift for working with wood and the ability that make wood come to life. There will be a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 28, 2013 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Aaron was preceded...
Dawn Contessa Clines
Dec 28, 2013
Dawn Contessa Clines, 54, of Raleigh North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 28th, 2013 at Wake Med of Cary, North Carolina. Dawn, a native of Somerset, Kentucky received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky and was a Pharmacist with GlaxoSmithKline for over 20 years. Dawn loved life, lived every moment with a purpose, and her greatest...
Wilson Neal Nick Carter
Dec 28, 2013
Raleigh - A great man has entered into his heavenly reward…. Wilson Neal Nick Carter…Papa, entered his heavenly home on December 28, 2013, leaving behind many people who love and cherish him. Nick was born in a loving home in Hillsborough, NC, to the late Wilson Neal Carter, Sr and the late Thelma Gertrude Carden Carter. He married his...
Earl Leroy Emory, Jr.
Dec 23, 2013
Earl Leroy Emory, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 23, 2013. He had been in declining health for several years. Earl was a Raleigh native, born on July 31, 1918, the only child of Earl Leroy Emory and Annie Walton Barber. A lifelong resident of Raleigh, NC, except for high school years when his fathers...
Infant Angelica Hope Pichiya Chuta
Dec 19, 2013
Angier - Infant Angelica Hope Pichiya Chuta, died at birth Dec. 19, 2013. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 PM Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
Frank Arthur Dr. Blazich, Sr.
Dec 16, 2013
Dr. Frank Arthur Blazich, Sr., Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor Emeritus of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2013. Born July 7, 1945 in New York City, New York, he spent his childhood on Smithtown, Long Island. A letterman in soccer and wrestling, he also played trombone and tuba in band in...
Arthur Paul Dr. Hansen
Dec 7, 2013
Dr. Arthur Paul Hansen, 73, of Garner, NC went to live with Jesus Christ, the worlds Lord and Savior, on December 7, 2013. He was married to Marilou Harrell Hansen, originally from Athens, Georgia, for 49 years. Family will receive friends and relatives Monday Dec. 9, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM at Bryan- Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Funeral...
John Wyngate Abbott
Dec 2, 2013
John Wyngate Abbott, 34, beloved son, brother and grandson, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2013. A native of Wake County, he was born August 11, 1979 to Curtis and Carolyn McFarland Abbott. He was a graduate of Raleigh Christian Academy. Gravesides services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00...
Barbara Shoenfelt
Nov 29, 2013
Barbara Shoenfelt died peacefully November 29, 2013, surrounded by her family at UNC Memorial Hospital. She was born November 1st, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to Merle and the late Vesta Rickert. Barb was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She enriched the lives of everyone she met. Barb gave to her community throughout her life. She was...
Carrie Elmore Parrish
Nov 25, 2013
Carrie Elmore Parrish of Raleigh, NC died peacefully Monday, November, 25, 2013 at the Hospice of Wake County facility in Raleigh.She was born in Henrietta, NC on May 17, 1917, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Lewis Elmore. While working at NC State University, she met and married the late Lt. Col. Edward B. Parrish. She is survived...
George Benjamin Blum, Jr.
Nov 24, 2013
George B. Blum, Jr. died on November 24, 2013 at Rex Hospital. The son of the late George B. and Genevieve Blum, he was born Aug. 20, 1927 in Middleburg, NC where he lived until he graduated from the former Middleburg High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he earned B.S. and M.A.E. degrees from N.C. State University....
William Lyon Coley
Nov 20, 2013
William Lyon Coley, 88, of Abbottswood of Raleigh went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 20, 2013 after a short illness. Lyon was born May 4, 1925 to the late Marcellite Lyon Coley and Henry Sauls Coley. Lyon grew up in the old Oakwood community, third generation of Raleigh attending Thompson School, one year at Hugh...
Marilyn (Lynn) Mcclean
Nov 15, 2013
Lynn McClean, 78, passed away on November 15, 2013, following a brief illness. A native of Spencer, Massachusetts, she spent the last 37 years as a resident of Raleigh. Lynn is survived by Terence, her husband of 57 years. Throughout her life, she enjoyed cooking, decorating, sewing, and painting. A visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831...
Douglas Cornell Harrison
Nov 7, 2013
Wake Forest - Douglas C. Harrison, 70, passed away Nov. 7, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed building contractor in the Wake Co. area for many years. As per his request there will be no formal service. Survivors include his step-son; David Poole and several...
Ellen Short Core
Nov 2, 2013
Ellen Short Core, 76, died Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Core and a son, Michael R.Core. Surviving are sons, Anthony Core (Teresa) of Jacksonville, Fl. and Wesley M. Core of Garner. Grandchildren; Christopher Core, Brittney Hair and Nick Core. Two sisters, Audrey Dundee of Little River, SC and Linda Barlow of Wake Forest...
Louise Fann Shinbara
Oct 23, 2013
Raleigh - Louise F. Shinbara, 88, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She is the daughter of the late William Edward Fann, Sr. and Lucy Annettie Hill. She is preceded in death by one sister, Elsie Rex Baucom and one brother, William (Bill) Edward Fann. Louise owned and operated Shinbara Child Care in Northside 1957 - 1995....
Elmus El Burnette, Jr.
Oct 22, 2013
Raleigh- Elmus L. Burnette, Jr., 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. He was also known as El or Elmo by his family and friends. El worked as an auto mechanic for many years. El had a big heart and would help anyone in need. Family and friends meant the world to him. He had...
