Harold George Pappas
May 15, 2022
With the comfort of family by his side, Harold "Hal" Pappas passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, from a sudden illness complicated by his years-long battle with advanced dementia. "The truest measure of a man is how tall he stands in the eyes of his family." In his family's eyes, Hal was a giant among men. He was...
Vincent Nicholas Benevento
May 15, 2022
Garner – Vincent Benevento, 80, went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, May 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Kings County, New York, Vincent was born July 7, 1941, to the late Vincent and Concetta Benevento. Mr. Benevento was a doting husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a dear friend. His legacy will never be...
Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh
May 14, 2022
Garner- Betty Hancock Rohrbaugh, 94, passed to eternal rest with her Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Visitation for Betty is Sunday, May 22 from 5-7 pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Betty’s funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 23 at 1 pm at St. Ann Catholic Church,...
Betty Smith Ivey
May 13, 2022
Fuquay Varina–Betty Ivey, 74, passed away on Friday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Pauline McLamb Smith. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial...
Constance "Connie" Sexton Warren
May 12, 2022
RALEIGH – Connie Sexton Warren, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late William and Dolores Sexton. Connie graduated from ECU and became a devoted educator for over 20 years. During her college years she was also a proud member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She...
Kirby Ray Williams
May 11, 2022
Kirby Ray Williams, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 11, 2022. A Johnston County native, he was born November 1, 1937, to the late Elton and Ida Knowles Williams. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Kirby spent most of his adult life in Wake County, working with Carolina Trailways for more than 5...
Montague Stuart Houlder, Jr.
May 11, 2022
FORT MILL, S.C. - Montague (Monty) S. Houlder Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Tega Cay, South Carolina after a period of failing health. He was the son of Montague and Irene (Keene) Houlder and devoted husband of the late Sarah (Sallie) Chalmers Houlder. Monty was born and raised in Raleigh, NC where he remained a...
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,...
Mary Noell Ziles
May 11, 2022
Mary Noell Ziles, (76), passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Eugene “Greg” Ziles. Noell is survived by her daughters, Dr. Lindsey Goldberg and husband, Josh of Raleigh, Elizabeth Riley of Wilmington; son, Brett Gripp and wife, Jane of...
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...
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...
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...
Barbara Catherine Bagwell
April 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...
Anthony "Poe" Cox
April 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...
Betty Lenora Carlyle
April 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...
