OBITUARIES

GARNER -Annie Ruth Clifton Brown, daughter of the late Ulas C. Clifton and Viola King Clifton, died Tuesday after a brave battle with cancer. She retired from the Division of Motor Vehicles with 40 years of service. She was a charter member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church and member of the Garner Chapter 321 Order of the Eastern Star....

GARNER- Betty Jean Bryan, 78, passed away February 10th with her nephew, David, at her side. A native of Wake County, she was the last surviving child of Paul Lee Bryan, Sr. and Bettie Buffaloe Bryan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Catherine Bryan, Lottie Bryan, Mary Elizabeth Bryan, Anne Bryan, Millie Bagwell...

Raleigh - Ann Bailey Johnson of Raleigh died Wednesday, January 29. Ann was born and grew up in Raleigh where she also married and raised her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood L Johnson, in 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Thomas and husband Tim of Raleigh; son, Ronald Johnson and wife Barbara...

Ann Beasley Rogers, 75, passed away at her home in the early hours of Wednesday, February 27 after a courageous battle with cancer. She had been surrounded by family and friends earlier in the evening. Ann Rogers was born January 13, 1938 at the old Rex Hospital on St. Marys Street in Raleigh.Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday...

Garner- Robin Annette Simpson, 38, passed away suddenly on Thursday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Franklin, PA and she was a graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, PA. Robin loved animals, baking, and supporting her church where she was a member of the Garner Church of God. Memorial Services will be held...

RALEIGH - Roger Arden Davenport, 87, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Tyrrell County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lillie Furlough Davenport. He was an active member of HollandsUnitedMethodistChurch for 55 years, serving in the choir and as a youth counselor for 20 years. Mr. Davenport was a member of the Garner Civitan Club...

Shirley Mae Holland Yeargan, 73, of Angier passed away on Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Irvin Haskell Holland and Lida Stephenson Holland. She was a member of Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. She...

Stephen Lee Hester, 78, passed away on Wednesday. A native of Durham NC, he was the son of the late Frank and Jessamine Bullock Hester. A graveside service will be 11:00 am Friday at Raleigh Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. Stephen is survived by...

WILLOW SPRING - Terry Wayne Guy, 62, passed away Friday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Norwood and Pauline Stephenson Guy.A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier, with burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00...

Tessa Baker Hubbard, 30, died Thursday. Born in Radford, VA, she is the daughter of Kimberly Mannon and Sid Fulton Baker. Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm Sunday at The Capital Church, 1308 US 70, Garner. Burial will follow at Wake Memorial Park, Cary. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00-2:30 pm prior to the...

ANGIER - Clemon Lee Williams, Jr., 51, passed away on Tuesday at his residence after a short illness. Graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Angier.Surviving are his wife, Gail Browning Williams, mother, Judy Grimes Williams of Angier, son, Clemon Lee Williams, III, of Angier.

John Moses Gardner, Sr. 89, died Thursday. A native of Harnett County he was the son of the late Rufus and Meady Dudley Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired carpenter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sloan and brothers; Rueben, Clarence, Coy, Haywood and...

ANGIER - Peggy G. Jones, 98, of Angier died Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Chatham County to the late Henry Macon Goodwin and Essie Agnes Stone Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Lee Jones, daughter Judy Fountain and son David Jones. She is survived by her daughters Anne J. Suggs and...

GARNER- Evelyn J. Dupree, 77, passed away Monday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Dupree. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Dupree Perry;...

GARNER - Gordon Reece Latham, 84, died Friday. Born at Rex Hospital on South St. in Raleigh, he was the son of the late John Roy Latham and Eula Reece Latham. Gordon graduated from Broughton High School and Oak Ridge Military Academy. He lived in Raleigh until 1957, at which time he moved to Garner. He owned and operated...

RALEIGH- Herbert Lee Jones, 83, a veteran of the US Army, died Tuesday. He was known for his love for his family, his compassion and for being a great story teller. He taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Golfing, fishing and spending time with family were his favorite things. Mr. Jones graduated from both Mars Hill College...

ANGIER - Joe Ed Pleasant, 79, of 566 N. Dunn St. passed away Monday. A native of Harnett County, he is the son of the late Percy and Eunice Pollard Pleasant. Mr. Pleasant was active in the affairs of Angier serving as a town commissioner for several years. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 at Trinity Baptist...

Willow Springss - James Earl Walker, 81, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late James Foy and Leola Harris Wicks Walker. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.The family will receive friends...

Fuquay-Varina – Carolyn May Stine Broome, 85, passed away on Sunday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret Reed Stine. Carolyn’s family will have a service honoring her life at a later date. Carolyn is survived by her sons, Jonathan Broome and wife, Christine of...

Clawson L Thompson, 76 passed away after a brief illness. Clawson retired as a truck driver who drove as a team with his wife for many years. He also loved country music and western shows and movies. There will be a Memorial service at 3:00 PM Sunday Sept. 2, 2012 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive...