OBITUARIES

Raleigh- Don Ray Messer, 63, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family. Don was the son of the late Clarence Randolph Messer and Vallie Carroll Messer. He owned and operated Messer Transmission Service in Raleigh for 38 years. Funeral Service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner Thursday 2:00 PM with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial...

Lillie Mae Bell Austin, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died Friday at Carolina House of Wake Forest. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Shelton Bell and Viletta Mersidee Jones. She was preceded by her husband, Edward Lee Austin. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee...

ANGIER - Lloyd Hampton Altman, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully Sunday at Wake Med-Cary surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of the late Lloyd Hampton Altman, Sr. and Sarah Hodges Altman. LH worked with Atlantic Tobacco as a sales representative and was the owner of L H Sales Incorporated. His love of people and fellowship were...

Raleigh - Michael David Moore, 62, died Wednesday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Everett Bud and Virginia Stevens Watkins Moore. Michael was an avid Wolfpack Fan who loved music, animals and trivia. He always looked for the good in people. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral...

Garner- Charles will be remembered by those who knew him as a loving, devoted family man, a hard worker and a generous spirit who gave money, time and attention whenever a need arose. Never seeking recognition for his countless contributions, big and small, he made his community a better place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 1:00 pm...

Garner, NC - John Leo Caruso, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long battle with COPD. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John Leo Caruso, Sr. and Ruth Davies Caruso. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserve, the National Guard, and the United States Navy. John worked at IBM for 28 years,...

Pauline Mae Dolen, 54, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday at Temple of Pentecost with burial at Raleigh Memorial Park. Surviving; husband, Timmy Morris; mother, Brenda Dolen; sons, John Keith Botner, Jr. (Elizabeth), Jerry Botner (Katie) and loving canine, Bayleigh; step-son, Willie Morris (Jamie); sisters Kay Cuaton-Maier (Ron), Donna Zamudio (Butch), Amy Chance (Keith) and Mona Nichols...

GARNER - Rita O. (Pete) Laudenslager, 65, died on Easter Sunday. She was born in Buncombe County, the daughter of the late Charles Robert Ownbey and Hilda Morgan Ownbey. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-9:00 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and at Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC on Friday from 6-8:00 pm. Funeral...

Jimmy A. Wood, 51, passed away at home after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Wake County, he was the son of Arthur and Pansy Greer Wood. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Sat. Aug. 2, at the Pentecostals of Fuquay, Dwight Rowland Road, Fuquay-Varina. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In...

GARNER - Dixie Lee Williams Jackson, 54, of the Panther Branch Community, died Wednesday after a brief battle with Cancer. A native of Garner, she was the daughter of Mary Lee Williams and the late Haywood Hales Williams. She was a 1975 graduate of Garner High School and was employed with A.E. Finley & Associates for 18 years. Dixie...

GARNER- Dixie Walls Barbour, 73, died Wednesday at her home. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Sherwood and Esther Cooke Walls. Mrs. Barbour was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a retired school teacher. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church...

GARNER- Doris Marie Mims Allen, 75, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Doris was the daughter of the late Charlie and Thelma Stephenson Mims. Doris was a teacher for a local daycare for many years. Funeral service will be Monday, 1:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Four...

RALEIGH - Lloyd Douglas Brooks, 68, passed away Sunday at Rex Healthcare. He was the son of the late Paul and Alberta Pendergraft Brooks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Rowell Brooks and a brother, Kenneth Brooks. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park....

GARNER - Douglas Clinton Stallings, 92, retired owner and operator of Stallings Wrecker Service, died Friday.A native of Johnston Co., he was the son of the late Haywood and Sarah Stallings. A World War II US Army Aircorp Veteran, he was an active member of the Garner Advent Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday...

Earl Partin, 78, of Garner, passed away at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Johnie and Arlie Partin. Earl worked for over 30 years as a U.S. Postmaster, he also worked for the State of N.C for several years. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, Feb....

FUQUAY-VARINA - Edna Earl Dupree Kelly, 90, passed away Friday. Edna was the last surviving of eight children to the late Lester and Sarah Young. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-2PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 in the Bryan-Lee Chapel. Burial will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Edna is...

Elva Dean Sauls, 90, died Tuesday surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County to the late James Alton Weeks and Eva Weeks. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at McCullers Community Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman Christian Church Cemetery. Survivors include her three sons, Horace Dean and special friend, Patsy, Donald Dean...

Raleigh - Charlotte passed away Wednesday. A Raleigh resident for 45 years, Charlotte was born in Philadelphia, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, George Harmon Welch. Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Barbara J. Eagan and husband, Vincent Pat, Holly E. Corno, Janet A. Hensel, Leslie E. Miller and husband, Paul, all of Raleigh; sister,...

CARY -Ronald Joseph Howe, 78, passed away after a long illness at his home on Thursday, January 19th. He was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., to Lucille Celentino and Joseph Howe. Ronald was Brother Ronald Alexis Howe as an Irish Christian Brother for 25 years and then marriedValerie Marie Wisner. They lovingly spent 25 years together. Ronald became a...

Henry Flowers Marshall, 93, of Raleigh, devoted and loving husband, father and friend, died Wednesday morning at The Oaks of Mayview Convalescent Center. Henry was born in Carrollton, MS, to the late Frank Lamar and Sallie Maie Marshall. He received a B.S. from MississippiState in 1940. He taught at GoldSandHigh School, where he met and married teaching colleague, Arzelle...