John Craven Mcelroy
February 4, 2012
John Craven McElroy, 92, of Raleigh, died Saturday, February 4th, 2012. John was a native of Scotland, Indiana and the son of the late John Ralph and Elizabeth Craven McElroy. He was a 1941 graduate of Purdue University. Following graduation he served in the US Navy throughout World War II. After the war he married his grade school sweetheart,...
Sarah Godwin Bennett
February 3, 2012
January 22, 1933 - February 3, 2012Raleigh - Sarah Godwin Bennett, 79, of Raleigh entered Heaven on Friday, February 3, 2012, to be with her Heavenly Father after a four-year battle with colon cancer.Her family was by her side.She truly fought this battle with God by her side every step of the way.Sarah worshipped the Lord as a member...
Lucille E. Riddle
February 2, 2012
Raleigh-Lucille E. Riddle, 81, life-long resident of Raleigh and Garner died on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Surviving are her children, Tommy Riddle of Myrtle Beach, SC, Don and Margaret Riddle of Troutman, NC, Susan and Doug Evans, Debbie and Dan Walser, Kim McWain and Mickeal Johnson, all of Raleigh, and Betty G. Riddle of Dunn; 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren;...
Charles Parker
January 29, 2012
GARNER- Devoted and beloved father, Charles F. Parker, 88, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 after a brief illness. Charles was born on April 18, 1923 to the late Caddie and Willis Parker of Beaulaville, NC. He was married to the late Jan E. Parker of Wallace, NC.Charles was a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines for 36 years and remained...
Randall P. Dombrowski
January 28, 2012
Randall Dombrowski, beloved husband of Trudy Dombrowski passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2012.Randy was born June 5, 1954 and was a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina.They were married for a Short 33 years. Randy was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.He loved life and had strong convictions.He was a very determined person and cared deeply about...
James Everette Spikes
January 27, 2012
Raleigh - James Everette Spikes died Friday, January 27, 2012. He was born in Raleigh, NC on May 27, 1921 to the late William Soloman and Ilie Spikes. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School and after attending business school in Chicago, went to work for A.E. Finley. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served mostly in India,...
William Archibald Sherratt
January 26, 2012
April 21, 1914 - January 26, 2012 Raleigh - William Archibald Sherratt, 97 passed away January 26, 2012 at his Springmoor home in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years Evelyn Edward McCullers Sherratt. Bill was born on April 21, 1914 to the late William and Rachel Dew...
Joseph E. Puskar
January 26, 2012
Raleigh - Joseph E Puskar, 65, passed away at home on January 26, 2012. A devoted husband, Dad, and PopPop, Joe passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a long period of declining health. Joe was born on January 16, 1947 in Calumet, PA to the late Steve and Irene Puskar. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his...
Marie Sch
January 22, 2012
Raleigh - Marie Schafer, 91 of Frankfurt, Germany passed away after a brief illness. Marie retired as a nurse after many years of service. There will be a Memorial Service Sunday January 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Raleigh. Family will receive friends after the service. Marie is survived by her daughter, Elke Kent, two grandchildren,...
Dorothea G. Hanson Reynolds
January 21, 2012
June 6, 1926 - January 21, 2012 GARNER - Beloved wife and mother, Dorothea G. (Hanson) Reynolds, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was born in Independence, MO to the late Laurence and Doris Hambly Hanson. She lived most of her life in Massachusetts until 2008, when she moved to Garner. Dorothea is survived by her son, Richard...
Mary Theresa Scuderi Bonin
January 21, 2012
January 5, 1925 - January 12, 2012 Raleigh - Mary Theresa Scuderi Bonin was a green-eyed girl of uncommon beauty, born in 1925 to immigrant Sicilian parents in NY, who in 1948 married Angelo Bonin, who had served in WWII. She was mother to 3 overachieving baby boomers; Andrew, Monica, Richard and grandmother to their 6 children. She lived...
Margaret Sadler Brundage
January 21, 2012
Raleigh - Margaret Brundage, Raleigh native and youngest daughter of Rosa Lee Sadler and Walter T. Sadler, died peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at MayviewConvalescentCenter where she had resided for the past three years. Prior to that time, she resided on Edgewood Road in midtown for over 30 years and, before that, in Cardinal Hills in west Raleigh....
Harriett Harriett Rose Aunt Edwards
January 20, 2012
NOVEMBER 8, 1943 - JANUARY 20, 2012 FUQUAY VARINA - Harriett Aunt Harriett Rose Edwards, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Rex Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. A native of Wake County, she was born November 8, 1943 to the late Thurlo R. and Ethelene Walker...
Glenn Elwood Pleasant, Sr.
January 19, 2012
RALEIGH - Glenn Elwood Pleasant, Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was born June 29, 1933 in Coats, NC to the late James Talton Pleasant and Ettie Messer Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his oldest brother, J.L. Pleasant and daughter-in-law, Sallie D. Pleasant. In 1992, after 42 years of service, he retired from the...
Georgia Anna Kirks
January 17, 2012
GARNER - Georgia A. Kirks, 85 passed away after an extended illness. Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband; Willard Kirks and her parents; Washington and Elma Williams, four sisters and six brothers. Survivors include her daughter; Kimberley Kirks, sons; Kendel Kirks...
Pauline Costa Hartofelis
January 14, 2012
Pauline Costa Hartofelis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14, 2012.She was born in Raleigh on July 20, 1925, the second of Helen and Harry Costas seven children.She graduated from Hugh Morson High School in 1943. During her teenage years, she and her siblings worked at their parents downtown Raleigh restaurant, The City Sandwich...
Ronnie Lee Sorrell, Sr.
January 13, 2012
BENSON- Ronnie Lee Sorrell, Sr. 55, passed away after a brief illness. Ronnie was owner/operator of an atv shop. Funeral service will be at 12 noon Friday Jan. 13, 2012 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service, from 11:00 - 12:00. Burial to follow at Fellowship Community Cemetery, Angier.Ronnie...
Carolyn Sue Steinfeld
January 12, 2012
March 29, 1945 - January 12, 2012 Cary - Carolyn Sue Steinfeld, 66, passed away peacefully January 12, 2012. A Memorial Service and celebration of life will be held Sunday January 15th at 1PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, 27604. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Sue,...
Richard Franklin Wilkes, Sr.
January 12, 2012
December 8, 1915 - January 12, 2012 Richard Franklin Wilkes, Sr. passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born in Hamlet, NC on December 8th, 1915. He graduated from Hamlet High School in 1933, and was catcher for the baseball team. He attended N.C. State, and started with Seaboard Railroad in 1937. He stayed with Seaboard until his...
Charles Albert Koehler, Jr.
January 11, 2012
APRIL 15, 1921 - JANUARY 11, 2012 Raleigh - Charles Albert Koehler Jr., 90, passed away January 11, 2012. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 11AM at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh NC 27604. Burial will follow at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Charles was born to the late Charles and Kittie Davis Koehler....
