Alfred L. Elmore
April 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...
Linda G. Snipes
April 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...
Jeffrey Maynard Keith
April 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...
Richard Neil Conner
April 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...
Linwood Laverne Carter
April 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...
Michael Leon Quinn
April 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
April 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.
April 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....
Larry Felton Weathers
April 20, 2022
On April 20, 2022 the angels took another sole to Heaven. My friend, lover, husband, companion – now our guardian angel. Larry Felton Weathers, Born 1/20/1948 in the original Rex Hospital in Raleigh to Atha Lee and Grady Weathers. He grew up as a child in the Whitaker Mills area of Raleigh, and moved with his parents to the...
John "Junior" Jones, Jr.
April 18, 2022
ANGIER – John Paul Jones, Jr., 84, passed away in Fuquay-Varina on Monday surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late John Paul Jones, Sr. and Annie Atkinson Jones. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 21st at 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Willow Spring. He is...
Katie Ruth Gilbert
April 18, 2022
ANGIER – Katie Ruth Gilbert, 88, passed away on Monday at her home. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jake O. Partin and Ella Wilson Partin. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. The family will...
Russell Edward Yale, Jr.
April 17, 2022
Russell Edward Yale, 89, of Raleigh, NC passed away at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2022. “Russ” was born and raised in Brockport, Pennsylvania and was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Saint Andrews Methodist Church. He retired from Nationwide Insurance Company after 20+ years of service. The funeral will...
Dexter Allen Lanier
April 16, 2022
Angier– Dexter Allen Lanier, 68, passed away on Saturday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Onslow County, NC, he was the son of Helen “Sally” Lanier of Beulaville and the late Sydney D. Lanier. Dexter's greatest passion in life was serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He felt God called him to music ministry....
Clayton Henderson Porter
April 15, 2022
RALEIGH – Clayton Henderson Porter, 82, peacefully passed away at home in the early hours of Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born in Harnett County on October 24, 1939, the son of the late Ira Clayton Porter and Janie Sudie Adkins Porter. Clayton is survived by his wife, Wilma Faye Gilchrist Porter; children, Robert Anthony Porter, David Clay...
Joel Wrightmon Liles
April 15, 2022
Garner- Born in Portsmouth, VA to Lonnie Macon Liles and Rhunette Meggs Liles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Reginald Liles. He is survived by his wife Peggy Berger Liles, his daughter, Amanda Joelle Liles, son Jason Bryant, stepsons Anthony (Doug) Weichbrodt, Aaron Weichbrodt; brothers and sisters Mitchell Liles, Phyllis Liles Jones (John), and...
Thomas Lawrence Cullipher
April 13, 2022
Raleigh - Thomas ‘Lawrence’ Cullipher, devoted husband and father, passed unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side on April 13, 2022. Lawrence was born in Colerain, NC to the late Louis Arnold and Lottie Lawrence Cullipher. Lawrence was a member of Colerain Baptist Church. After graduating from Frederick Military Academy in Portsmouth, Va. in 1965, Thomas enlisted...
Aggie Wheeler
April 13, 2022
Garner - Agnes “Aggie” Miriam Burney Wheeler, 96, of Garner, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 21 at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh, N.C. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina to the late David Gaston Burney and Sophia Brumble Burney. In...
Boyce "Jay" Holshouser
April 13, 2022
RALEIGH – Boyce “Jay” Holshouser, 60, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 13, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Throughout his valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, Jay never lost his faith or will to fight. Many would describe Jay as a determined individual who was a devoted Triathlete - swimming, running, and cycling. He...
Wanda Baker Long
April 11, 2022
GARNER - Wanda Baker Long, beloved wife and mother, returned home to her lord and savior with courage and grace, on April 11, 2022, at her home in Garner, North Carolina. She was 82 years old. She will always be lovingly remembered and respected for her devotion to and tremendous love for her family and friends, her strong Christian...
Alfred Smith
April 10, 2022
FUQUAY-VARINA - Alfred Smith, 72, passed away on Sunday. A native of Wake County, he was the son of the late Clifford James and Bulah Mae Price Smith. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm in the chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier, 300 E. McIver St. Angier, NC 27501. Interment will...
