OBITUARIES

Chris Daniel Stephenson, 54, died Sunday.He is survived by his father, A.D. Stephenson and was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Matthews Stephenson. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 am Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

ANGIER - Marilyn Kay Sauls, 59, passed away on Monday. A native of Wake County she was the daughter of the late William Earl Blackburn and Elizabeth Fryar Blackburn. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister, Ann Blackburn.She was a member of Six Forks Baptist Church.She was the bookkeeper, secretary, and treasurer of B &...

GARNER - Betty Edwards Middleton, age 96, passed away on Wednesday 12-30-20. Born in the Bahama community near Orange Factory, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Ona Edwards. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James Isaac Middleton and sisters, Edna Leonard and Nannie Chappell. Betty grew up in the...

Anna Jo Edwards, 79, of 1406 Beichler Rd, died Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Florence Co. SC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Pennywell Bazen and Nora Catherine Lyerly. She was preceded by her husband ,Derieux Edwards and daughter Debra Edwards. Funeral Service will be Tuesday 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Garner...

GARNER - Betty Fern Cooper Baker, 83, died Tuesday at UPAC in Raleigh.She was the daughter of the late Earl and Emma Ringhiser Cooper. Betty was born in Logan, OH.She is survived by her husband; Willard E. Baker: daughters; Karen R. Underwood and her husband Dennis of Clayton and Rebecca J. Crapo and her husband John ofWillow Spring. Sons:...

Garner - Jean Kincaid Goodnight, 84, died Tuesday. A native of Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Carl Kincaid and Veda Brooks Kincaid.Jean was a dedicated wife and mother. Her family, which she loved and respected deeply, always came first. She was quiet and unassuming but we all knew she was our biggest fan in...

Garner - Janice Rebecca Kelly, 59, passed away at Wake Medical Center on Wednesday. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Kelly and Margaret Ann Adkins Kelly.A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 31 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.Becky is survived by her sisters, Brenda Hawks...

RALEIGH- Rev. Hubert C. Stanley, Sr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Columbus County, born to the late Henry Emerson and Vira Hinson Stanley. He was a veteran of the United StatesArmy having served during WWII. In addition to his military service, he was a minister...

WILLOW SPRING- Margeline Pope Myatt, 82,of 7671 Barbour Store Road, passed away on Tuesday. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of the late Willis and Nola Dorman Pope. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial to follow at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens. Surviving are her husband of 63...

Apex- Thelma R. Fowler, 87, passed away Saturday at her home.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 11:00 am at Bryan -Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Gainey; son, Adam Fowler; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

GARNER- James Turner Mitchiner, 83, retired farmer and graduate of Garner High School, died Tuesday. He was the son of the late Louis T. and Jonnie P. Mitchiner. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Lib Mitchiner; his four...

GARNER - William Bill Fields, 78, died Tuesday at Cary Health and Rehab Center. A native of Richmond County, he was the son of the late James Fields and Jane Culberson Fields. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Holland United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 56 years,...

Peggy A. Cotten, 78 passed away at home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Billie Craft; husband, Jack Cotten a brother, Gerald Craft and daughter-in-law Angela Cotten. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Cotten;...

RALEIGH - Gerry Gwynne Guy, 62, passed away Wednesday at Uni-Health Post Acute Care in Raleigh following a courageous four year battle with lung cancer. Born in Harnett County, she is the daughter of Graham G. and Doris L. Guy of Raleigh. Gerry served as an Administrative Assistant with the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Funeral services...

RALEIGH - Ruth Parker Stewart, 84, passed away on Wednesday at her home. Born in Autryville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Seba and Macy Hall Parker.Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, 1200 Benson Road, Garner. Burial will follow at OakGroveBaptistChurchCemetery, Angier. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm at the...

GARNER-Frederick Eugene Hamilton, 79, passed away Thursday.Born in Bracken County, KY, he was the son of the late Clara and Roy H. Hamilton. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marjorie L. Hamilton, son Fred R. Hamilton and wife, Melissa of Pendleton, SC; stepdaughter Julie Brown and husband, James of Keysville, VA; four grandchildren, Tara and...

Stephen Mathew House, DOB 5/31/62. Son of Jones H. House and Judith A. House; brother to Christina House Snead, Jennifer House Saleh and William House passed away Sunday, October 21 following a long illness. No memorial service planned.

WILLOW SPRING - Otis Junior Prince, 78, passed away on Tuesday. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Willow Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving are his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Faye; sons, Steve Prince, Robert Prince and wife, Brett; grandchildren, David and Riley, four great-grandchildren, all of Willow Spring. Visitation will be Thursday night...

October 11, 1919 - January 11, 2012 RALEIGH-Born in Elizabeth City, NC on October 11th, 1919 to Allie Bryan Combs and Florence Sawyer Combs. When Louise was 8 years old the family moved to Raleigh, where her Father, A.B. Combs, became Associate Superintendent of the North Carolina Schools with the State Department of Instruction. The family settled down on...

GARNER- Dennis Ray Wilson, Sr., 93 passed away WednesdayMay 30, 2012.He was born in Jefferson, NC and was the adopted son of Gus and Sarah Wilson. He enlisted in the US Army in September 1937 and was assigned to the mule artillery. He served in WWII and the Korean War. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in September...