OBITUARIES

Smithfield- Charles Wayne Foggiano, Jr., 90, died August 14th. Born in the Bronx, NY, he lived in TN and NJ before moving to NC. He was a WWII vet who received a Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple Heart and a Combat Infantrymans Badge. He is survived by his wife, Lera Leidy Foggiano; son, Bruce Foggiano and wife, Janice of...

Raleigh- Vera Ogburn (Boots) Bridges, 96, passed away Wednesday. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Melvin Ogburn and Addie Florence King Ogburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A. (Skinny) Bridges in 1998. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Survivors include her...

Clayton - Virginia Arline Miller Cassel, 91, died Thursday. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna Chilcote Miller. Funeral services will be 3:00 Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-3:00 pm. Survived by her sons, David Cassel and wife, Patti of Clayton and John...

Virginia “Jenny” P. Green, 70, passed away Monday, March 16th at Transitions Life Care surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born December 16, 1949, in Ahoskie, NC to the late William David and Eunice Inez Francis. She spent her career at the NCDMV and retired as a supervisor of the scan operators. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Raleigh - Walter Cook Butch Spivey, Jr. passed away Monday, September 15, at the age of 75. He is survived by his son, Stephen Spivey, daughters, Lisa and Holly, and many dear friends.

Leland Stan Montgomery, II, 45, died at home with his ol lady, Judy May by his side along with their friend Brenda Duncan. Stan is survived by his ol lady, Judy May; daughter, Becca Montgomery; son, Brandon Montgomery; mother, Becky Sercy; brother, Brian Horne; his constant companions, Perry, Ellie May, Spice and to many other brothers and sisters to...

GARNER - Henderson Wendell Haire, 85, retired Garner Postmaster with 23 years of service with the US Postal Service, died Sunday at his home. A native of Creswell, NC, he was the son of the late James Edward and Pearley Woodley Haire. He was a veteran of World War II where he received a Purple Heart for his injury...

RALEIGH -Henry Dowell Liles, Sr., 79, died Saturday.A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late David and Lillie Liles.Mr. Liles retired after 30 years of service as a teacher and coach. He was a dedicated educator and friend who loyally served and loved the children of Garner.Funeral services will be 11 AM, Monday at Fellowship...

Doris Williams Moon, 81, a retired magistrate with the State of North Carolina, died Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Ruffin Williams and Minnie Kelly Williams. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Montlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are her son, George T. Moon, Jr. of Burlington; brother, Delmas T. Williams and his wife, Bessie; granddaughter,...

Mildred Cates Durham, 74, passed away Friday at Duke-Raleigh Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Coy John Cates and Minervia Dunn Cates. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Entombment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Durham, NC. Survivors include her husband of 58...

ANGIER - Jane Smith Tutor, 81, of 280 Montague Road passed away Tuesday morning. A native of Harnett County she is the daughter of the late Clyde and Letha Hockaday Smith. She was a member of the Angier Baptist Church and was a founder, volunteer for over twenty years and board member of Hospice of Harnett Co. She was...

Cary, NC- Jeffrey George Watkins, also known as Frog, 57, of Cary died Saturday. He was born in Apex, North Carolina to Ernest and Stella Watkins. Jeff was a loving husband and father to four sons. He worked at American Airlines and Nortel for many years. In his free time, Jeff enjoyed traveling, collecting classic cars, and spending time...

GARNER.- Evelyn Marshall Hagwood, 94, died early Friday morning after several months of declining health. 'Mother' and 'Grandmother', as she was affectionately known, grew up on a farm in Rolesville, the youngest of 10 children born to Willie and Emma Marshall. She loved to feed and spend time with her family, watch birds and pro baseball, flirt with everyone...

February 23, 1971 - November 8, 2011 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith. (NIV) Scott was first and foremost a man of God. He was a loving husband, dad, son, brother, uncle and friend. His wife and his children adored him. He was the type...

Ralph E. Girvin, Sr., 76 passed away after a long struggle with diabetes. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 10 years earning numerous commendations during his service. He also worked as a welder for Rural Plumbing for many years. He was the son of the late Harry and Lucie Sullivan Girvin. Funeral Service will...

Leah Earp Avery, 67, of 90 Dry Brook Circle, passed away Tuesday. A native of HarnettCounty, she was the daughter of the late Roy Cornelius Earp and Myrtle Lee Currin Earp. Leah was a graduate of CampbellUniversity with a degree in Elementary Education.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Ray Avery. Funeral service will...

Leamon King Holland, 73, of Old Drug Store Road, passed away Wednesday. A native of Johnston County he was the son of the late James Brodie and Alene King Holland. He was one of the founders of Tarheel Metal Craft in 1965. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church with Rev....

ANGIER - Leroy Roy Chisenhall, 89, passed away Tuesday. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Buck Lee and Lessie Pollard Chisenhall. Roy retired from K. B. Johnson Oil Company and spent his time farming and working in his garden. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee...

ANGIER - Margaret Cash Johnson, 84, died Wednesday. A native of Chatham county, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Estelle Bowling Cash. God took Ma home to be with him where she is one happy angel, finally getting to see Pa again. She is once again whole and we’re sure she is cooking fried chicken...

Raleigh - Doris Stevens Ellington, 87, died Saturday. A native of WakeCounty, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lena Barbour Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Cleveland Ellington and brothers David Stevens, James Stevens and his wife, Evelyn.A 1942 graduate of Garner High School, she also graduated from East Carolina...