OBITUARIES

Josephine W. Simmons, 81, passed away Saturday. She was the daughter of the late William & Delia Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Weldon A. Simmons; four brothers, Fenner Thomas, William Purvis, James Howard, and Leon Earl; three sisters, Rachel Tankard, Edna Noe, and Nancy Rhem. Jo,...

Raleigh - Tim McGee drew his last breath on Monday night, at Glencare of Pink Hill, NC. He has gone on to be with Jesus and be reunited with friends and loved ones who have gone on before him.Tim grew up in Raleigh and attended school in Garner. He was a NASCAR race fan and raced his own Chevy...

Angier - Blanche Ogburn DuPree, 86, died Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo Carl and Hattie Williams Ogburn. She was preceded in death by siblings Gladys O. Woodley, Dr. Leon N. Ogburn, Leonard I. Ogburn, and Edna O. Parry. Blanche graduated from East Carolina Teachers College and taught school in Harnett County for 38 years. Her...

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...

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...

Garner - Michael J. Meese, 44 passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church, Garner. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ingraham Meese.Survivors include his wife of 14 years; Tricia...

CLAYTON - Dick Ritchie 55 of Loop Road, Clayton passed away at home on Monday after many years of complications related to a motorcycle accident injury which confined him to a wheelchair since 1991. His mother, wife and a friend were at his bedside. Dick is survived by his mother, Bonnie Ritchie of Jonesboro, LA; wife, Karen A. Tripp...

Helen Hobby Britt, 88, retired employee with Western Electric, died Tuesday. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Thomas Hobby, Sr. and Blanche Johnson Hobby. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Mullins and...

William F. Creech, 75, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. William loved his family and especially his grandchildren, Zachary and MacKenzie. William was owner/operator of Professional Carpets, Inc. for over 30 years. He also worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter for six years where he loved to meet new people. He was a big Nascar fan...

Angier - Jeffrey Bryce Hardin, 62, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church, Angier. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay-Varina.Surviving are his wife, Anne Johnson Hardin, son, David Michael Hardin, father, Lester B. Hardin and wife, Magalene, brother,...

Raleigh - David Nelson Scott, 68, a retired officer with the Raleigh Police Department, died Wednesday. A native of Robeson Co. he was a member of the US Marine Corp and served in the Viet Nam War where he received a Purple Heart.Funeral Service will be 2:00 Monday at Highland Baptist Church, 8524 Crowder Road, Raleigh. Burial will follow...

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...

Sidney N. Jordan, 76, of Raleigh, died Sunday at William Dunlap Hospice Center in Raleigh after a brief battle with leukemia. He was born February 25, 1937, to the late Etta and Sid Jordan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Ernest. Survivors include his daughter, Christy Jordan; sister, Christine Porter; former wife, Frances Jordan; and...

Garner - Bruce Raymond Barmes, 84, went to be with our Lord on Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Raymond C. and Esther Sannaman Barmes. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Barmes. Bruce served in the Air Force in 1947 until 1949 and he played professional baseball...

CLAYTON - William Leon Hobson, 78, passed away Thursday morning. Born in Craven County, he was raised in Raleigh at the Methodist Orphanage. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2:00 pm at Amelia Christian Church, 1696 Amelia Church Road, Clayton. Survivors include his loving wife of 56...

Benson - Kathryn Matthews Dixon, 77, passed away Saturday. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Clyda Parrish Matthews. She was a long time member of Benson Grove Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Surviving...

Herbert F. “Duke” Drukenbrod, Jr. of Mebane, pssed away on Saturday November 2, 2013. Viewing and services will be private. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later date. He leaves behind a Son, one Daughter, four Grandsons and one Great Grandson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hock Family Pavilion (Duke...

Angier - Bernice Stephenson Coats, 86, died Thursday morning. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Clingman E. and Bettie Johnson Stephenson. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Willow Springss. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are daughters, Linda C. Clark of Southern Pines;...

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 Harold Williams, 77, died Thursday at his home. Harold was a charter member of the Garner Volunteer Fire Department and a well-known mechanic in the community. The family will receive friends from 6-9:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and at other times at the home. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Williams and husband, Leman...