OBITUARIES

ANGIER - Valeria Coats Adams, 93, passed away on Wednesday morning. A native of Wake County and a lifelong resident of Angier, she was the daughter of the late William Amos and Dessie Stephenson Coats. In addition to her parents and eleven brothers and sisters, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Norwood Adams in 1992. Funeral...

Garner -Violet Frank, 88, passed away Thursday. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Frank. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Tuesday at The Capital Church. Visitation will be at the church from 6-7:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date in Detroit, MI. Survivors include...

January 20, 1924 - May 24, 2012 Willie Everette 'Butch' Bradley, loved and known by many as 'Butch', was the first-born son of Leo Rex and Sallie E. Bradley. He was born January 20, 1924. Having terrorized the back roads of Chalybeate as a child with his side-kick and brother, Carl Bell, he went on to join the Navy...

GARNER-James Jim Bennett Tyson, Jr., 69, died Wednesday at his home. A native of Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James Bennett Tyson, Sr. and Edith Grace Whary Tyson Hudgins. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother Lona Tyson and step-father Hutch Hudgins. He was employed as a computer analyst with the NC Department of...

James E. Creech, 69, passed away at home after an extended illness. James worked in the HVAC industry performing many tasks as a jack of all trades. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Plainview Presbyterian Church, Angier. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. James was preceded in death by his daughter; Jamie Lynn Guerrero....

Garner - Jane Ellicott Smith, 94, passed away on Friday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Mildred Thornberry Ellicott. In addition to her parents Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Smith, daughter, Sharon Smith.Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Garner. The family...

Garner - Jacqueline Yvonne Auzias de Turenne, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, 46, died Tuesday at her home. She was the best of all of us and her happiness, kind heart, magical connection with children, adventurous spirit and unbelievable courage and strength will inspire us always. A Catholic funeral Mass will be conducted at 11:00 AM on...

Angier-James Dee 'Jim' Beasley, 91, passed away on Sunday at Universal Healthcare. A native of Harnett county he was the son of the late John Henry and Gillie Ann 'Annie' Barefoot Beasley.He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1940 - 1945. His service of action included the Pearl Harbor bombing, Guadalcanal, New George Island, and New...

RALEIGH- Juanita English Mann, 88, died Wednesday. Born in Pender County, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Adeline Pigford English. Funeral services will be private. Survivors include her daughters, Gail M. Miller and husband, Jimmy of Raleigh and Renee’ M. Lee and husband, Phillip of Clayton; son, Don Mann of Raleigh; grandsons Nick and Joseph Mann...

L. Frank Brinkley, 82 of Raleigh, a retired Sgt. 1st Class US Army and retired Carrier with the US Postal Service, died Saturday. He Served with honor in Korea and Vietnam. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Frank is survived by his...

Thomas Ray Upchurch, 85 passed away after a brief illness. Thomas owned and operated a convenience store for many years. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy. Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Fuquay-Varina.Thomas is survived by a daughter Teresa Upchurch; son, Timothy Ray Upchurch; sisters, Audrey Smale, Shirley...

RALEIGH - William D. Goins, 84 passed away at home on Saturday. Born in Moore County, he was the son of the late Riley and Mary Morrison Goins. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Inwood Baptist Church with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his daughter, Diane Knowles; son, Derek Goins and wife,...

Fuquay-Varina - Eleanor Mangum Tutor, 89, passed away on Friday. A native of Harnett County and former resident of Swansboro for 28 years, she was the daughter of the late Joe Mangum and Lillian Smith Mangum. A graduate of Lafayette High School and Campbell College, Mrs. Tutor retired from Cornell Dubilier Electronics after working there for 35 years. Surviving...

Geraldine Franks Blake, 84, passed into her Heavenly home on Friday. A native of Wake Co., she was the daughter of the late Ed and Evie Franks. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial, Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner....

Angier - Gene B. Weaver, 76, passed away Friday. Gene was son to the late Young and Pearl Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Matthews and grandson, Gabriel Collins. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11am at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow at...

Angier - James Gaston Tutor, 91, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Ennis Albert and Nancy Catherine Cotten Tutor. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Force. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in...

ANGIER - Jason Willard Matthews, 79, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Norman and Clyda Matthews. He was a proud grandfather and had the biggest heart of anyone his family has ever known. He loved life and his greatest love, happiness and achievements were his wife, grandchildren and family....

ANGIER - Jean Williford Carroll, 64, of 429 North Dunn St. passed away Thursday morning at Central Harnett Health in Lillington. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Luther and Inez Higgins Williford. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery....

Michael Louis “Mickey” Carroll, 63, died Friday. A native of Wake Co., he was predeceased by his parents, Owen B. and Margie Woodlief Penny and a brother, Lennie Carroll. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving: wife of 43 years, Amanda Gulley Carroll; daughter, Allison...

WILLOW SPRING- Michael Wayne Mike Williams, 59, died Saturday at his home. Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Ernest Lee Williams and is survived by his mother, Laura Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the NC Highway Patrol as a Radio Engineer. He attended Calvary Chapel in Apex and was active in the One Step...