OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2023

BENSON – Lura “Ann” Brinkley Williams, 74, passed away at her home on Saturday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Brinkley and Juanita Thompson Brinkley.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 31st in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier.

Mar 24, 2023

Virginia B. Denton passed away on March 24, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She left behind her beloved husband of 69 years, Pete Denton, Sr. Her pride and joy were her children Teresa Atwood and Fiancé Dwayne, Carolyn Hunt, Pete Denton, Jr. and Debbie, the late Donald C. Denton and grandchildren Jason and Lauren...

Mar 24, 2023

Oscar Allen Sanders, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was 88 years old.

An electrician and craftsman who rarely encountered a problem he couldn’t solve, Allen was born on October 12, 1934, in Dade City, Florida, to...

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Arnold Aiken passed away at his home on March 23, 2023, following health issues after a heart attack and a stroke in January. Arnold was born on August 3, 1923, to his parents, Malcolm Mitchell Aiken and Lula Aiken, in Mecklenburg County. Arnold grew up in Concord, North Carolina, and had six sisters, three older than he, and three...

Mar 22, 2023

RALEIGH – Ann Bowen Sowell, 79, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early evening hours on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

She was born in Durham County on October 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Jack Raymond Bowen and Dorothy Allen Bowen. A devoted Christian woman, Ann was an...

Mar 22, 2023

Wendell “Dell” Lynn Simpson, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  A native of Johnston County & originally from Union County, Wendell was born November 1, 1963, to Jenny Frances Burns Simpson MacKay and the late Michael Lee Simpson. Dell was a true adventurer in every sense of the word. He enjoyed camping with his family, riding...

Mar 21, 2023

Kathleen Marie Chaulk, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Kathleen was born June 8, 1958, to the late Raymond Monroe Hill and Margaret Julia Kane.

Kathleen (Kat) Chaulk was a beautiful and sometimes frustrating soul. She, like all of us, had her flaws. The flaws were few and were overpowered by her love for...

Mar 20, 2023

Viola, Pat or Patty as most people called her, 83, went to rest in Jesus on March 20, 2023, at 8:15pm. She was surrounded by family and listening to her favorite hymn, “Abide With Me”. She was born September 23, 1939 to Mr. Keith Neville and Geraldine Jenny Auxier Moore in Omaha, Nebraska.

Pat lived...

Mar 20, 2023

ANGIER – Dan Stephen Sloan, 73, went to be with Jesus Monday, March 20th, 2023. A native of Harnett County, he was born at home to the late John West and Cassie Dudley Sloan.

In addition to his family, he was the preceded in death by his older brothers John Herman and James Truman Sloan....

Mar 20, 2023

Gloria Diane Noah Rich, 69, of Garner, NC, passed away on March 20, 2023. A native of Wake County, Gloria was born on June 24, 1953, to the late Bobby Nelson and Alva Lona Ferrell Noah. Gloria was an avid reader throughout her life. She also enjoyed watching Coach K lead her Duke Blue Devil Basketball team to victory....

Mar 19, 2023

RALEIGH - Landis Medlin, 95, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023.

He was born in Franklin County on June 13, 1927, to the late Grove and Alma Medlin of Bunn, NC. Landis served in the US Army for 2 years during 1945-1946, serving during WWII. He worked for FCX and Carolinas Cotton Growers for 45...

Mar 18, 2023

God truly blessed us all with a loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend, and always a teacher at heart. He loved to be outdoors, enjoyed camping, feeding the horses, going to the beach-where he built the best sandcastles, enjoyed his time as a professor, and cherished any time he spent with friends and family. He was strong, selfless, and...

Mar 17, 2023

COATS – Faye Matthews Dorman, 79, passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny G. Matthews, Jr. and Cleo Cobb Matthews.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee...

Mar 17, 2023

Faye Dennis Barbour, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Robert Grady Dennis and Evelyn Weaver Dennis.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow...

Mar 17, 2023

Angier- Larry Cecil Surles, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born June 5, 1941 in Johnston County to the late Estelle and Roscoe Surles.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Surles Mangum; brothers-in-law, Ben Price, and Larry Mangum; stepbrother,...

Mar 16, 2023

RALEIGH – James Lamar “Mark” Hatcher (born November 3, 1942) of Raleigh, NC died on March 16, 2023. He was born in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia to the late Col (ret) H.B. Hatcher and Jewell Bracken Hatcher. He was married for 53 years to his beloved wife Alice Vicik who passed away in 2020. He is survived by his...

Mar 15, 2023

William Joseph Hubof of Raleigh, NC was born on November 25, 1940 and died on March 15, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Charlotte, his children Amy Holloway (Craig), Sarah Whitenack (Kevin), and Gregory Hubof (Dawn); sisters Dorothy Ann Hubof Ready and Barbara Jean Hubof Rudnick of MN; grandchildren Emma, Gregory, Luke,...

Mar 15, 2023

RALEIGH – Ruth Roach (Wommack) Smith, 99, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

She was born in Pamlico County on December 22, 1923, the daughter of the late Winfield Scott Roach and Matha Brinson Roach. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Mar 14, 2023

Raleigh – Donald Fredrick Mann, 68, passed peacefully, March 14, 2023. Don was born on September 21, 1954, in Wake County, North Carolina, to Mr. Erastus Fredrick Mann, Jr. and Mrs. Juanita English Mann.

Don was a man who loved to travel with his friends in his younger years and his family as he grew...