Joann Johnson
May 11, 2022
Jo Ann Howard Johnson, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Duke Felton and Mary Hortense Raynor Howard. Jo Ann loved Lake Life, spending as much time as she could at Lake Gaston. She would driver her golf cart around and visit her friends in the neighborhood,...
Mildred Sandling Adams
May 10, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA - Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Mildred Sandling Adams peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was the oldest daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Sandling and Audrey Bailey Sandling of Wake Forest, NC. Mildred was a kind, outgoing, resilient and selfless...
Haywood Judson "Hj" Jones, Ii
May 8, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA – Haywood Judson Jones, II, 67, passed away at his home on Sunday. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 13th at 3:00 PM at Kennebec Baptist Church, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00-2:45 PM in the church fellowship hall. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne...
Joan M. Joy
May 7, 2022
Joan Mersereau Joy, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 7th. She was at home with family by her side as she passed. Joan was born the youngest of three daughters to Richard Alexander Mersereau and Florence Martha Stinneford Mersereau in Hackensack, New Jersey, on February 23, 1939. She is a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
James Luther Williford
May 5, 2022
ANGIER – James L. Williford, 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow in the Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery, Angier. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at...
Carol Ayers Crain
May 3, 2022
RALEIGH – Carol Ayers Crain, 77, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Seattle, Washington on April 19, 1945, but she may have told you she was supposed to have been born in Amarillo, Texas where she was raised. Carol was the daughter of the late Carl C. Ayers...
Marie Matthews
May 2, 2022
Garner – Marie Matthews, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Menkey Matthews. A graveside service will be held at James Wiley Matthews Cemetery in Momeyer, NC, on Friday, May 6 at 2:00PM. Survivors include her brother, Bernard Matthews (Betty); sister-in-law, Barbara Matthews; niece, Cathy Stevens; nephews, Tommy...
Amelia "Bobbie" Langdon
May 1, 2022
ANGIER - Amelia “Bobbie” King Langdon, 90, peacefully joined her loving husband on Sunday in our Lord’s kingdom, in the beautiful room he has prepared for her. Bobbie was well loved by all who knew her. Her beauty and love shone a bright light on all she encountered; she was a beacon of God’s love. She was predeceased by...
Joseph Arnold Collins
May 1, 2022
Garner-Joseph Arnold Collins, 43, of 107 Duchess Dr., passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. He was the third child of four, born to Arnold and Frances Collins. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Eric (Colleen) of Fayetteville, GA and Craig (fiancé Ciera Norman) of Clayton; sister, Felicia Holder (Robert) of Lillington; nieces, Layla, Emma, and Raely; and...
Anthony "Poe" Cox
Apr 29, 2022
GARNER – Anthony “Poe” Cox, 86, of 1412 Kennon Rd. Garner passed away Friday, April 29th. He was a native of Onslow County and grew up on the family farm near Richlands. He was the eldest of four children born to the late Reuben and Evelyn Cox. Poe was a graduate of Richlands High School and attended East Carolina...
Barbara Catherine Bagwell
Apr 29, 2022
GARNER- Barbara Catherine Bagwell, 82, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 29, 2022. A native of Johnston County, North Carolina, she was born May 24, 1939, to the late John and Elma Norris. Mrs. Bagwell loved living her life as simply as possible. She enjoyed being on the farm, loved animals, and just being outdoors. She took...
Alfred L. Elmore
Apr 26, 2022
GARNER – Alfred L. Elmore, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born in Harnett County on August 28, 1936, to the late John Henry and Fannie Elmore. Alfred graduated from Campbell University in 1957 and NC State University in 1962 with a BS in Agricultural Education. Alfred retired honorably from the US Army National Guard after...
Betty Lenora Carlyle
Apr 26, 2022
Garner-Betty Carlyle, 86, of Raleigh, NC, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 26, 2022. Betty was born on April 3, 1936 to Hayward and Oddie Hegler in Lancaster, SC. In 1955, Betty met the love of her life, Bobby while working at a soda shop. They married May 26, 1956 and went on to have 3 beautiful...
Linda G. Snipes
Apr 25, 2022
ANGIER – Linda G. Snipes, 62, passed away at her home on Monday. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Glen Harold Funke and Zeola Ruth Funke Ball. Linda is survived by her daughter, Michelle Rodriguez of Angier; and grandson, Dylan Fitzgerald of Angier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Linwood Laverne Carter
Apr 23, 2022
Linwood Laverne Carter was born April 8, 1940 and entered God’s hands on April 23, 2022, at the age of 82. Linwood was a native of Garner, NC, where he lived most of his life and where he was active for many years in the Volunteer Fire Dept., Pop Warner football program and the care and upkeep of athletic...
Richard Neil Conner
Apr 23, 2022
A memorial service for Dr. Richard “Dick” Neil Conner, 76, of Raleigh, North Carolina, will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Garner at 10:30 am Saturday, April 30, 2022. Richard passed away on April 23, 2022 unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was born on April 17, 1946, to the late Kenneth B. Conner and Catharine M. Conner...
Jeffrey Maynard Keith
Apr 23, 2022
GARNER – Jeffrey Maynard Keith, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022. A native of Wake County, he was born January 30, 1968, to Patsy Porter Keith and the late Hester Maynard Keith, Jr. Jeffrey graduated from Garner Senior High School in 1986 and then earned a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University. He held various...
Michael Leon Quinn
Apr 23, 2022
Michael L. Quinn, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pamlico County, with his cherished finance’ Karen by his side. His guardian angel “Honey” Glenda Q. Walston; his mama, has him now in her loving arms in heaven. He was also predeceased in death by his stepfather Leroy Walston. Michael loved his son; he loved his family &...
Willie Gertrude Poarch
Apr 22, 2022
Willie Poarch, a.k.a. Bugs, beloved Mama, Nana, Sister and Aunt, passed on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at Duke North Raleigh after a battle against breast cancer at the age of 78. She was born on May 7, 1943 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to Willie and Ollie Williams and spent a majority of her life there. She spent most of...
Stanton Aaron Conyers, Jr.
Apr 20, 2022
GARNER – Stanton Aaron Conyers, Jr., 96, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Stan was born on January 14, 1926, in Raleigh to the late Stanton A. Conyers and Helen Moore Conyers. Stan was a proud United States Air Force veteran and was honored to be chosen to participate in the Freedom Honor Flight that flies veterans to Washington D.C....
