Michael Boyd Ray
March 14, 2022
Angier– Michael Boyd Ray, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday after a courageous year-long battle with ALS. Michael was born on October 10, 1953, to Lathie Bailey Ray and the late Lemuel Boyd Ray in Durham, NC. He loved his family deeply and cherished every moment spent with them. Anything his children and grandchildren were involved...
Peggy Jean Nobling
March 13, 2022
Peggy G. Nobling, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. A native of Wake County, Peggy was born October 15, 1931, to the late Lonnie and Katie Glover. Graveside Service will be Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00PM, at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the family home in Garner. Peggy is survived by her...
Ruby Adams Denning
March 13, 2022
RALEIGH - Ruby Adams Denning died Sunday March 13, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living surrounded by her family after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The Lord sent the family two earthly angels, Letina Weldehiwet with the assistance of her sister, Tirhas Woldhet, who cared for Ruby seven days a week with all the love this disease required. Ruby...
Thomas Ervin Beasley
March 12, 2022
RALEIGH – Thomas Ervin Beasley, 88, passed away on Saturday. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Hayes Chapel Christian Church, Garner. The family will receive friends from 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce...
John A. Sizer, Jr.
March 11, 2022
RALEIGH - John A. Sizer, Jr., 74, of Raleigh, NC passed away on March 11, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on June 20, 1947, in Oak Park, IL, the son of Jack and Patty (Bliss) Sizer. John attended Oak Park and River Forest High School and later graduated from Baker University,...
Landon Riddle Moore
March 10, 2022
RALEIGH - Landon Riddle Moore, 71, of Raleigh passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, after several years of declining health. Landon was a native of Raleigh and was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Robert and Margaret Riddle Moore. He was a graduate of Broughton High School where he was a star athlete. Landon was inducted into the...
John William Coley
March 9, 2022
RALEIGH - John William Coley, better known as Bill, died peacefully on the evening of March 9 holding hands with his dear wife Charlotte Coley. Bill was known in his community for wearing a beautiful cross necklace of turquoise and coral crafted by the indigenous community in Mexico. His iconic cross was how many families recognized him inside and...
Nicholas "Nick" Mcgee
March 9, 2022
Fuquay-Varina– Nicholas “Nick” McGee, 24, passed away on Wednesday. Born in Lee County, he was the son of Glenda Marie Avent (Matthew) of Holly Springs and Darrell G. McGee of Kipling. In addition to his parents, Nick was survived by his sister, Kimberly Carucci (Dominic) of Lillington; nephews, Leland Carucci and Cash Carucci of Lillington. A memorial service will...
Jami Rynn Sawyer
March 9, 2022
RALEIGH, N.C. – Jamie Rynn Sawyer, 46, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born in Fayette County, KY on April 30, 1975, the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn Ogelvie. Jami spent most of her life in Warren County and considered Bowling Green, KY to be her home. Jami is survived by her son, Jacob Lindsey...
Christine Held
March 9, 2022
Clayton, NC – Christine “Tina” Marie (Warner) Held, 71, passed away peacefully on 9 March 2022 following a brave and brief second battle with cancer. Her devoted husband and loving sons were by her side, holding her hands and easing her passing. Tina was born 21 May 1950 in Toledo, Ohio, to David and Eleanor (Vasitis) Warner. After graduating...
James Franklin Thornton
March 8, 2022
GARNER - James Franklin Thornton, 85, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Garner, NC with family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1936 in Sampson County to Royal and Nancy “Thelma” Thornton. James loved farming and going fishing with his siblings at Warren’s Mill Pond. James helped tend the family farm and left for the Army...
Harriet Whitney Koot
March 7, 2022
RALEIGH – Harriet Koot, 84, passed away on March 7. Harriet was born in Saugerties, NY to the late George and Margaret Vedder Whitney. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10th from 6pm to 8pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, March 11th at 2pm at Holland’s United Methodist Church....
Johnny "John" Woodall
March 7, 2022
Johnny Lynn Woodall, 58, left this earth Monday morning, March 7th, 2022. He loved BIG. He has always said that his life has been so magical, filled with so much love, laughter and smiles because of his friends and family. John is survived by his three brothers, David Woodall, Randy Woodall and his wife Bambra, and Kevin Woodall and...
Robert "Bob" Smith
March 7, 2022
Angier – Robert “Bob” Alan Smith, 77, passed away Monday at his home. Born in Allegheny County, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Audrey Walchli Smith. Bob was the owner and operator of Smith Repair Service and was a lifetime member of the VFW in Angier. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March...
Clinton Isaac Ousley
March 4, 2022
Trust in the Lord and do good. (Psalm 37:3) Garner – Clinton Isaac Ousley, 93, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away at his home, with his beloved wife at his side, and family surrounding him in his final days. He was born, January 8, 1929, in Buies Creek (Harnett County), North Carolina, the son of Henry Chapman Ousley and...
Ellen Dillon Bristle
March 1, 2022
CLAYTON - Ellen Dillon Bristle went peacefully to heaven, surrounded by her four children, who loved her so much, on March 1, 2022. She was born July 23, 1944, in Kew Gardens, New York. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna Dillon. She had one brother, the late Father William P. Dillon. She spent her early...
Margaret Ruth Orpin
March 1, 2022
In addition to local services for Margaret, the family will also have a service at City Park Pavilion, 915 East B St. Russellville, AR on March 21st from 11am to 1pm followed by a private family ceremony at the home of her son, Brian Orpin, to spread her ashes.
Yvonne Jean Boston
March 1, 2022
Yvonne was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on December 17, 1934, to Floyd Elmer Boston and Eva Josephine (Larsen) Boston. She had two younger brothers, Ronald Floyd Boston, of Muskegon, and George Wayne Boston. She attended Beach Elementary School, then Muskegon Heights High School. Yvonne earned an AA degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University, then married R. Boyd...
Joseph Leonard Parker
February 28, 2022
ANGIER-Joseph Leonard Parker, 79, passed away at Central Harnett Hospital on Monday. A native of Johnston County, Joseph was the son of the late George Parker and Thelma Capps Parker. Joseph retired from Winn-Dixie after 37 years as an auditor. In retirement, he volunteered for years with the local food pantry and the Angier Kiwanis Club, being recognized as...
Florea Petronje
February 28, 2022
RALEIGH – Florea Petronje, 91, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. Florea was born in former Yugoslavia, modern day Serbia, on January 21, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Petronje; and a daughter, Anuea Petronje. She is survived by her daughters, Giolina Ruzeu and husband, Nic, Ana Petronje; son, Peter Petronje and wife, Monique; grandchildren,...
