OBITUARIES

Selma - Danny Ray Rose, 53, passed away on Friday at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington. A native of Johnston County he was the son of the late Newton Fair Rose and Alice Garner Rose. A graveside Service will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 8990 Old Beulah Rd....

Dr. Darwin William McCaffity, DDS, the son of Duff Whitley and Henrietta Jones McCaffity, died Monday, December 31st. He is survived by his wife of 60 Years, Margaret Brown McCaffity of Jamesville NC; his sister Joyce M. Wood of Stuart, FL; his son Darwin W. McCaffity, Jr. (wife Kim), their children, Darwin Will McCaffity III, John Murphy and Maggie;...

GARNER- Thomas Harold Langdon, 77, died Wednesday. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lillie Bullock Langdon. Mr. Langdon was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Garner, as well as the Vandora Masonic Lodge. He had many fond memories of travel and dancing with the Dixie Twirlers Square Dance Club....

Garland - Jackie Pearce Wall, 88, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Friday at her home. She was born to the late Walton S. Currin and Zura Mary Lue Kinton Currin. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Julius Clyde Pearce and her second husband, Joseph Earvin Wall and a grandson, Paul Wayne Dezern.Graveside services will...

Angier-Riddley D. Young, 84, passed away on Friday at her home. A native of Harnett County she is the daughter of the late Mack C. Dupree and Nettie Holmes Dupree. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 PM at Angier Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.Surviving are her daughters, Betty Jean (B. J.)...

Garner - Enrique Luis Ruiz, 61, died Friday, March 30th. A native of Arlington VA, he was the son of Altagracia Ruiz and the late Jose Francisco Ruiz, Sr. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home from 6-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7:30. He is survived by his mother, daughter, Monica...

BENSON - Flora Simpson Owens, 94, died Friday. A native of Sampson Co. she was the daughter of the late, Evander and Mary Poe Simpson. She was a hostess and cashier at The Barn Restaurant in Fayetteville for over 40 years.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church,...

Gretchen Beaman Douillette, 82, a resident of Spring Arbor of Raleigh, died Tuesday at Rex Healthcare. She was born in Edgecombe County and was the daughter of the late George W. and Ruby Gwatney Beaman. She was the widow of David L. Douillette, Jr. who died in 2001. Gretchen was a retired telephone operator with Bell South and a...

Willow Spring - Mary Matthews Huff, age 93, of 7836 Huff Farm Rd., Willow Spring, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday. She died peacefully at Rex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the daughter of the late Bright and Lillie Hall Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Fuquay-Varina- William Michael Allen, 60, passed away on Friday. Born in Wilson County, he is the son of Pearl Baker Allen and the late William Everette Allen. He retired from Gregory Poole Equipment Co. after 32 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to spend time surf fishing and woodworking. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00...

Norwood Gordon Thornton, 73, died Thursday.A Memorial Service will be 6:00 PM Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jewell Keene Thornton of Raleigh; son, Jerry Thornton and wife, Martha of Knightdale; grandchildren, Candler Thornton and his wife, Megan and Hayley Thornton; sisters, Linda...

RALEIGH- Olivia Nana Brown Hewston, 83, passed away Thursday at her home. Born in Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Young Hu and Alvina Kekihiwa. Funeral Mass will be 2:00 pm Sunday at St. Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Parish, Garner.Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters, Adonna Dickens and husband, Jimmy...

GARNER - Joseph Graham Buddy Cagle, Jr., 68, loving husband and Pop-Pop, died Thursday. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Joseph Graham Cagle and Lillie Belle Cagle. He was a 1961 graduate of Wendell High School and a 1966 graduate of Atlantic Christian College. He was the owner and CEO of J&B Sales...

Garner - Curtis McQueen Dail, 85, died Tuesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late William Henry and Cora Ellen Taylor Dail. Curtis graduated from Central High School and attended many schools while serving in the military. He served in the 101st Airborne and served his country...

RALEIGH - Bettie Love Lachman, 84, beloved mother of John David Lachman, died Thursday at her home. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Ellie Jordan Raines. The gathering of friends will be at 11:00 am Monday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 50 Hwy., Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Bettie...

Raleigh - Betty Baker Simpkins, 74, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many, went to be with our Lord, Friday morning, while surrounded by her family. Betty was the daughter of Ollie Ruth Baker and the late Whalon T. Baker. Betty had a love for her faith in God, her family, and friends. The service in celebration...

Angier - Beulah Townsend Gregory, 95, of 237 S. Broad St. passed away on Thursday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Watauga County she was the daughter of the late Issac Enzer Townsend and Martha Clemmie Byrd Townsend. Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, William Haywood Gregory in 2006.Funeral services will be Saturday at...

Catherine Dolan Mitchell, 69, of 1208 Vandora Ave., died Saturday surrounded by her loving family. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas I.and Alice B. Dolan. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, 11:00 AM at St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church, Garner. Surviving: her husband, William S. Mitchell; daughters, Eileen...

GARNER - Charles Everett Purser, Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Everett Purser, Sr. and Elizabeth Cooper Purser. Charles was curious about the world around him and that led to his serving our country in the United States Air Force for 23...

Raleigh - Margaret H. Dail, 89, passed away peacefully Friday morning May 11 being held closely by her loved ones. She was born March 31, 1923 in Cary, NC to Paul and Gertrude Horton. Margaret was a longtime faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and in later years she loved to sing in the Sr. Adult Golden Tones Choir,...