OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2022

Ivey Glenn Smith Jr. “Glenn”, 75, of Raleigh, NC passed away suddenly on November 30, 2022 at his home.

Glenn is preceded in death by his father, Ivey Glenn, and his mother, Elwynne Larue.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Heather, Patrick, and Scott; brothers, Donald, Alan, and Van;...

Nov 30, 2022

ANGIER – Freddie Lane Stancil, 72, passed away Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Alex Ray Stancil and Eula Gregory Stancil. He was a devoted member of Angier Baptist Church, tobacco farmer, and owner of Stancil Builders Inc. for 36 years. Freddie is known for his love...

Nov 30, 2022

Tina passed away at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. She loved her family, and they were First priority for her. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brodie; children, Hanna (Tyler), Ayden and grandson, Wesly, of the home; her mother, Kay (Steve) Woodall of Garner; sister, Amanda (Jason) Aycock of Louisburg; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Ellen and Ronnie Holder;...

Nov 29, 2022

ANGIER – Lee Buck “LB” Howard, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully with his family around him on Tuesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Milton Buck Howard and Lilla McLeod Howard.

Lee Buck Howard Sr, first born child of Buck and Lilla Howard, spent...

Nov 29, 2022

RALEIGH – Rachel Maness Bailey, 89, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

She was born in Moore County on October 2, 1933, the daughter of the late, Clifford and Glennie Maness.

Rachel was a friend to all, especially to her neighbors at...

Nov 28, 2022

WILLOW SPRING – James Lloyd “Papa” Fish, 90, passed away on Monday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wake County, he was the son of the late Wayland Taft Fish and Reba Adeline Adams Fish.

James who was fondly known as “Papa” or “Jim” graduated from Fuquay Springs High School in...

Nov 27, 2022

ANGIER – David Joe Charles, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday. Born in Chattanooga ,TN, he was the son of the late Horace Foster Charles and Evelyn Akins Charles. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lucille C. “Candy” Charles; daughter, Mary...

Nov 26, 2022

Benedict (Ben) Joseph Cuba, 88, native of Nance County, Nebraska, passed away November 26 th , 2022 at the WakeMed hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ben is survived by his wife Elfriede (Elfie), sons John Cuba, Frank Cuba (Nancy) and daughter Barbara Skerik (Brad), grandchildren Carter, Logan, Mackenzie, Jessica and great grandchildren Grace and Abigail.

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Nov 26, 2022

Raleigh – Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll, 91, passed away November 26, 2022. A native of Wake County, Pansy was born September 30, 1931, to the late William Maple and Pauline Smith. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm, with her late husband Joe. Pansy was an amazing cook that had everyone raving about her biscuits and...

Nov 26, 2022

Angier– Faye James Byrd, 83, passed away on Saturday at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Vera Flowers James.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29th at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. A funeral service will be held at...

Nov 24, 2022

RALEIGH – Betty C. Smith, 97, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

She was born in Erie County, New York on September 5, 1925, to the late Howard and Florence Carl. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alden Ernest Smith; sisters, Kathleen “Binkie” Carl, Margaret Carl, and...

Nov 24, 2022

Thomas (Tom) George Daniels, 81, of Raleigh, passed away on November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Ward, WV, Tom was born October 14, 1941 to the late Clayton Edward and Margaret Ruby Ayers Daniels. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Cedar Grove High School in WV and proudly served his country in...

Nov 23, 2022

RALEIGH - Milton Osborne Dixon, 73, went home to be with Jesus early Wednesday morning. He was born in Raleigh to the late Walter and Evelyn Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Walt Dixon and younger brother Ricky Dixon.

Milton graduated from Enloe High School and then joined the...

Nov 23, 2022

RALEIGH – Shirley Stephenson, died at home and went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. Shirley was born in Newbern and was the daughter of the late Charlie Gillespie and Mildred Baker Baughan. She graduated from Hugh Morrison High School in Raleigh in 1953. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Paul Kent Stephenson, in 1954. Before...

Nov 22, 2022

ANGIER – Diane Baker, 67, passed away Tuesday at Rex Hospital in Holly Springs. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Margie Messer Baker and the late Rayford Baker.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow...

Nov 19, 2022

Bobby R. Barbour, 84 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Wake Med Hospital after a period of declining health. Bobby was born in Smithfield, NC to the late Lena Lee Barbour and Robert (R.J.) Barbour.

Bobby graduated from Smithfield High School and was an active member of the marching band. He proudly joined the...

Nov 19, 2022

Garner- Brenda Murphrey Hutton, 78, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at The Laurels of Forest Glenn. She was one of 10 children born to the late John Daniel and Virgie Brown Murphrey.

She was a member of Caraleigh Baptist Church and retired from the NC Department of Transportation. Brenda suffered many years with stomach...

Nov 19, 2022

ANGIER - Robert Joseph “Bobby Joe” Weis, 75, passed away Saturday evening surrounded by his loving family. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Sarah Weis. Bobby Joe served in the Army National Guard for 20 years, was a tobacco farmer, and was the owner of Weis’ Ace Hardware. He was also...

Nov 18, 2022

William Nelson Smith, 98, of Raleigh died at his home Friday evening. He was born in Richmond County to the late Albert Lee Smith, Sr. and Janie Gibson Smith. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church where he was active in the United Methodist Men.

He is survived by his son, Jay...

Nov 17, 2022

On Tuesday, November 14, 2022, Christopher Patrick Barrick entered into his eternal home. A native of Wake County, North Carolina he was born on August 22, 1952. His mother, Elizabeth Staton Barrick, and his father, Dr. Harry W. Barrick Jr., preceded him in death.

Pat was a life-long Boy Scout. He achieved the rank of...