OBITUARIES

Garner - Donald O. Wade, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday. Don served proudly in the Navy during WWII and retired in 1989 from CP&L after 42 years of service. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11am at...

RALEIGH- Samuel Ray Collins, Sr., 91, of 4826 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh (Garner), died Wednesday at The Laurels in Garner. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late William Herman and Dora Wilder Collins. He was a shoe salesman at Belks, a salesman for Burnettes Home Supply, co-owner of Collins-Warren Drive-In and a sales engineer for Toledo...

GARNER - James Moe Poole, 83, passed away Friday, January 20, surrounded by his loving family. James was a beloved husband, father and friend to many.He was the founder of the Good Ol Boys of Selma High and an avid Blue Devils fan.Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 am at Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow...

GARNER-Janet Matthews Stephenson, 77, of 413 Avery Street, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Janet is finally at peace after many years of illness. Her body finally surrendered to cancer and we are thankful she will never have to suffer again. She is now in the care of her Lord and Savior. Funeral Services will be...

RALEIGH- Jimmie E. Wall, 75, of Whitaker Glen Retirement Center, died Tuesday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Doris Goodwin and Lattie L. Wall. Jimmie was a 1955 graduate of Needham Broughton High School and a 1959 graduate of East Carolina University, member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and selected to Whos Who...

Raleigh - Jimmy Glenn Nobling, 65, a 32 year, retired employee of Air Products died Wednesday. A huge NASCAR fan he loved spending time at the beach and helping others.A Memorial Service will be 6:30 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at the home of Guynell...

GARNER-Mary Pat Bryan Raab passed away on Saturday afternoon surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Raleigh to William L. and Thelma S. Bryan. She attended Auburn University before transferring to UNC Greensboro to be near her boyfriend, Fred Raab, who attended Guilford College. She graduated with a degree in Math and Physics and prior to beginning a...

Miriam Gates Harper, 87, walked through the gates of heaven to be with the Lord Saturday, a native of Pitt Co. she was the daughter of the late George and Alice McCargo Gates. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Raleigh. Surviving are her daughter, Miriam Ansley of Raleigh; sons, Alan Harper (Carolyn)...

RALEIGH-Edward Leon Gillespie,68, passed away Wednesday. A native of Kanawha, WV, he is the son of the late Edward & Tressie Lowe Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie graduated from Meadow H.S. and received a B.A. from Wake Tech. After 33 years serving the citizens of the state of North Carolina, he retired from the Secretary of State office as a Securities...

RALEIGH - Faith Isabel Longley, age 6, died Wednesday, August 10 at UNC Childrens Hospital. Faith was a rising first grader at The Franciscan School in Raleigh. She loved playing Barbies, Wii, jumping on the trampoline and going to the beach, but Faiths greatest passion was being with her sisters and the rest of her family. In her short...

Lila Blake Upchurch passed away peacefully on the 21st day of May 2013. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late John Metrice Blake and Lelia Thomas Blake. Lila is survived by her precious loving and caring daughter, Debbie Faulkner of Garner. Lila was predeceased by her husband, John Howard Upchurch. They had 57 wonderful years...

Raleigh - Marion Marrit Hicks, 84, ended his earthly journey at his home in Raleigh, NC, and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. Born in Marion, NC, he was the son of the late William Ransom Hicks and Harriet Reese Hicks. Prior to his retirement, he was an employee of Minneapolis Honeywell. He lived and died at...

Garner- Peggy Pate Howell, 74, died Thursday. A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Margaret Pate. Upon graduation from Pikeville High School, she married the love of her life, Ray Howell. Ray was enlisted in the Air Force and they were stationed in Greenville, Mississippi for four years. During this time, their...

Morrisville - Richard R. Jones III, 44, of Morrisville died Tuesday, August 6th. Rich is survived by his parents, Richard R. Jones Jr. (Linda) and Vicki Bradley (Ed Glassman); sister, Heather Stroud (Jeff); brother, Shane Jones; nephew, Hogan Stroud; niece, Olivia Stroud; girlfriend, Dr. Bryn Adams; countless family and friends. A celebration of his life is planned for 3pm...

RALEIGH- Robert Bobby Earl Oakley, 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his faithful companion, Benji. He was a loving husband, father, grand pa, uncle, and friend. Bobby was a member of Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church for 55 years. He was a member of James B. Green Masonic Lodge 735 of Raleigh. A Memorial Service...

Angier - Kathleen S. Langdon, 95, passed away on Friday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late Franklin Lewis and Annie Gilbert Smith.In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Judd Lee Langdon, and eleven brothers and sisters.Graveside service will be 4:00 pm Saturday, August 30 at Harnett Devotional Gardens, Dunn,...

Garner- Kenneth Lee Howell, 64, died Monday in Wilmington. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Howell and Euneitta Crump Howell.Funeral services will 2:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton.Surviving...

WILLOW SPRING - George Avery Beasley, 84, of 12281 Old Stage Road passed on Tuesday. A native of Johnston County he was the son of the late Hal Bobbitt Beasley and Maidie Peacock Beasley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at the Willow Springs...

BENSON - Brent Tracy Slick Barnhill, 45, died Saturday at Duke Hospital in Durham. He was the son of Diane Barnhill and the late James Barnhill. He was preceded by a daughter, Seciley Vatoria Barnhill. Mr. Barnhill joined the Garner Volunteer Fire Department at 17 and served for over 25 years. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at...

David Reed Wroughton, 61, went home to heaven on Monday. He was an amazingly gifted man of integrity who loved his family with his whole being. If he was your friend, you knew you could count on him in any situation. He was wise, kind, thoughtful, generous and loving. A memorial service will be held Friday Oct. 10, 2014...