Bessie Lee Gray
Feb 15, 2023
RALEIGH - Bessie Lee Humphreys Gray, 94, of Raleigh died Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida, the only child of Uriah Humphreys and Marion Elizabeth Wrenn Humphreys, and spent her early years in Oklahoma. She moved to Raleigh as a teenager and never left. Soon after arriving in Raleigh, her family...
Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr.
Feb 14, 2023
Clayton – Johnnie Redik Brooks, Sr., 74, passed away February 14, 2023. A native of Wake County, Johnnie was born July 20, 1948, to the late Charles Spurgeon and Betty Prince Brooks.
Johnnie was married to the love of his life, Denise, for 34 years. He was considered by many to be a master plumber...
Margaret Jordan Best Conyers
Feb 13, 2023
Margaret Jordan Best Conyers, 57, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. A native of Wake County, Margaret was born August 27, 1965. She is the daughter of the late Dennis and Martha Frances Proctor Best and adoptive mother, Judith P. Best.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1PM, at...
Charles Eugene Vance
Feb 13, 2023
RALEIGH – Charles “Gene” Vance, 81, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.
A native of Mitchell County, Gene was born on April 14, 1941 to the late Leonard Vance and Winnie Marie (Sullins) Vance. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Smith;...
Fred Hopkins Dupree
Feb 12, 2023
ANGIER –Fred Hopkins Dupree, 95, passed away on Sunday at Universal Health Care. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Arlie Dupree and Ila Mae Myatt Dupree.
Fred worked all over the state in his job as an electrician, but he also had many other talents, including woodworking, and building birdhouses...
Sherry Barbour Fish
Feb 12, 2023
FUQUAY-VARINA - Sherry Barbour Fish, 59, gained her heavenly wings on February 12th, 2023 after a long and valiant battle against cancer. She was born May 1st, 1963 and was the only child of Faye Barbour and the late Wallace Barbour.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17th at 4:00 pm in...
James Douglas Miles
Feb 11, 2023
James Douglas Miles, age 75 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away in his home on Saturday, February 11, 2023 after a long battle with Lung Cancer.
“Doug” as his family and friends knew him was born in Raleigh on October 7, 1947. He is a graduate of Enloe High School and King’s Business College. He...
Chris Sills
Feb 11, 2023
CLINTON – Christopher “Chris” Gale Sills, 53, formerly of Angier, passed away on Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Harrisonburg, VA, he was the son of Gale Clark and Joan Ann Price Sills.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 13th at 2:00 pm at...
Tommy Nile Gray
Feb 10, 2023
Tommy Nile Gray, 93, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. A native of Harnett County, Tommy was born May 2, 1929, to the late John and Vera Jane Gardner Gray. Tommy proudly served his county in the US Army. He had a love for the outdoors and a passion for gardening. Tommy helped at Saint Andrew’s UMC for years...
Victor Warren Barfield
Feb 10, 2023
Victor Warren Barfield of Smithfield, formerly of Garner, died peacefully Friday, February 10, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
A visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Thursday, February 16, 6-8 pm. A funeral will be held at Benson Baptist Church, 200 W. Church Street, Benson, on Friday, February 17, 11...
James Hilliard Myers
Feb 10, 2023
James Hilliard Myers Sr. (Jimmy), 90, of Raleigh, NC passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Raleigh to John and Narosa Myers on October 1, 1932. He grew up with his six siblings in Garner. Jimmy’s sisters fondly remember him as being truthful, dependable, and tender-hearted. These traits would describe...
Charles Kenneth Clayton, Sr.
Feb 9, 2023
Charles Kenneth Clayton Sr, 76, of Garner, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by parents, Elma and Nellie S. Clayton and brother, Stuart. Kenneth is survived by son, Kenneth Jr. and wife, Ashlie; brother Walter and his wife Kathleen; bonus son, Robert Lowe; grandchildren Kye and Ansley Lanning; nephews...
Charles Patterson Deal
Feb 9, 2023
Charles Patterson “Pat” Deal, 85, passed away on Thursday surrounded by his family. Born in Harnett county, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Iris Johnson Deal. Pat was also predeceased by his son, Jerry Hill.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 2:00 pm at Plainview Presbyterian...
Sarah Smith Pleasant
Feb 8, 2023
ANGIER - Sarah Smith Pleasant, 86, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Burnice Roy Smith and Katie Sauls Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 12th in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. The family...
Harry C. Dew, Iii
Feb 8, 2023
Harry C Dew III, 56, of Clayton, passed away on February 8, 2023, at the SECU Hospice House. Harry was a car salesman for Capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge for many years. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Mull Dew; stepfather, Roger L. Hamm; and father, Harry C Dew Jr. He is survived by his sons, Thomas...
Shirley Myers
Feb 6, 2023
Shirley Lee Myers, 87, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully February 6, at home surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born in Raleigh to Nathan and Florence Lee on April 6, 1935. She grew up traveling the state as her parents’ occupation as mill workers required. As a teenager, she caught the eye of a gentleman who...
Geraldine Frank
Feb 6, 2023
Cary – Annie Geraldine Turner Frank, 93, passed away on Monday. Geri was born in Johnston County to the late Daniel Webster Turner and Loena Mae Shepherd Turner.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 12:00 P.M. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner.
Geraldine is survived by her husband...
Danny Clarence Johnson
Feb 5, 2023
Garner – Danny Clarence Johnson, 70, was called to be with the Lord on February 5, 2023. Danny was born May 26, 1952 to the late James Cleo and Doris Johnson.
Danny retired from the Department of Correction in 2004. Danny loved people, he loved his family dearly, and he loved the Lord above all...
Clifton "Cooper" Jones
Feb 5, 2023
Clifton “Cooper” Jones, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. A native of Wake County, Cooper was born October 7, 1937 to the late Adley and Violet Louise Pittman Jones. In the 1960's he served in the North Carolina National Guard. He loved his country and proudly flew the American flag year round. Shortly after serving he opened...
David Roy Swearingen
Feb 5, 2023
David “Dave” Roy Swearingen, 79, of Raleigh passed away surrounded by family at his residence on February 5th. He was born in Illinois to parents William Everett and Marjorie Swearingen who preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War ultimately retiring from the Navy Reserves. After retiring, he began a second career in...
