Geraldine Thornton Hunt
Dec 2, 2021
Raleigh– Geraldine Thornton Hunt, 86, passed away December 2, 2021. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter to the late Frank B. and Rosa S. Thornton. In addition to her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her sisters, Donnie Ruth Lane and Evelyn Jenkins; brothers, Jerry Thornton, Herbert Thornton, and F.B. Thornton, Jr. Geraldine is survived by...
Garvin Carroll Medlin
Nov 29, 2021
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Billy Bruce Ennis
Nov 29, 2021
GARNER- Billy Ennis, 85, passed away on Monday. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of the late Carlos and Ina Ennis. Billy graduated from Hugh Morson High School and worked at the Ambassador Movie Theater. After spending two years in the Army Signa Corps, he graduated from King’s Business College. Billy met Betty on a blind date...
Victoria Belle Kammer
Nov 29, 2021
Victoria (Vicki) Kammer, aged 88, passed away on November 29, 2021. Vicki was born in Paducah Kentucky on September 1, 1933. She was the daughter of Bill and Hazel Thomis. She attended and graduated from Murry College in Kentucky where she loved and enjoyed great success in the Drama Department. Vicki married Gregory Kammer and they settled in Springfield...
Doris H. Ray
Nov 29, 2021
RALEIGH – Doris H. Ray, 88, passed away at her home on November 29, 2021. Doris was born in Rockingham County on June 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Willie and Ethel House. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Macon House and Edward House. She is survived by her husband of...
Hector E. Acquaviva
Nov 26, 2021
WILLOW SPRING – Hector Enrique Acquaviva, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was the son of the late Leonardo Acquaviva and Maria Stehnij Acquaviva. Hector is survived by his loving wife, Elena Acquaviva; daughter, Sandra Clarke; son, Marcelo Acquaviva; grandchildren, Amanda Acquaviva, Brandon Clarke, Isabelle Acquaviva; sisters,...
Dollie Mae Smith Knowles
Nov 25, 2021
APEX – Dollie Mae Smith Knowles, 91, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh. Burial will follow in Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh. Dollie was born in Sampson County on April 22, 1930 to the late Leroy and Eva Register Smith....
Bobby Ray Thompson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2021
Bobby Ray Thompson, Jr., 59, passed away, Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Bobby was born August 19, 1962, to the late Bobby Ray and Lois Irene Bridges Thompson. Bobby was the owner/operator of many businesses throughout his career, including, Thompson Contracting, Poplar Pointe Marine, and Poplar Pointe Boat & RV Storage. In his free time, Bobby loved wake surfing, fishing,...
Barbara Gail Dreyer
Nov 24, 2021
CARY - Barbara Gail Dreyer, 76, born in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on November 24, 2021. Barbara enjoyed her time being outside gardening and shopping on QVC. One thing she loved doing was spending time with her family (8 grandkids) and friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her Mother, Sarah Badler; and her Father, Harry Badler. She leaves...
Betty Lou Penny
Nov 22, 2021
Betty Lou Rowe Penny, born May 24, 1937, to the late Robert Alvin Rowe and Leoria Cook Rowe, died November 22, 2021. Betty Lou grew up in Garner and graduated in 1955 from Garner High School. She graduated in 1959 with a degree in Home Economics Education from Woman's College, which later became the co-ed University of North Carolina...
James Linwood Clark
Nov 22, 2021
James “Linwood” Clark, 71, of Garner/Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family, November 22, 2021. Linwood lived most of his life in Garner, North Carolina and attended Garner High School. Linwood had a strong work ethic, and as a young boy loved working in his father’s barber shop and grandfather’s store. He...
Betty Gardner Holt
Nov 21, 2021
ANGIER – Betty Holt, 73, passed away Sunday at her home. Born in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Earl and Lena Talton Gardner. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 PM at the...
Billy Wade Walker
Nov 21, 2021
Garner– Billy Wade Walker, 76, passed away on Sunday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Henry Ford and Annie Parrish Walker. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:00 am at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel. Entombment will follow at the Medlin Family Cemetery, Zebulon. There will not be a funeral procession...
Kevin Wayne Hooks
Nov 19, 2021
APEX - Kevin Wayne Hooks, age 62, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1959 to his late parents, Lonnie Elbert and Elizabeth Turnage. He is survived by Deborah Jean Jones, the love of his life for the past 23 years, two brothers, Donald Hooks and William Barry Hooks and wife Brenda Hooks....
Butch Jones
Nov 19, 2021
ANGIER- Mr. Seba “Butch” C. Jones of Angier, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19th surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness. Butch was a dedicated husband, father and “Poppy” and loved his family beyond measure. He was known and loved in the community for his always present smile, quick wit, and funny antics. Always looking for...
Charlotte Ann Thomas
Nov 18, 2021
Charlotte H. Thomas of Raleigh,NC, age 74, passed on November 18, 2021 at UNC REX Hospital. Born on August 9,1947 in Amarillo,TX. She is the beloved Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Loyd D. Hunter of Charlotte, NC. Mrs.Thomas was preceded in death by her Husband, Edward M. Thomas. She is survived by her Daughter, Kara M. Barber...
Linda Catherine Blake
Nov 18, 2021
Garner - Linda Blake, 80, passed away on Thursday. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. In addition to her parents, George and Zola Lawrence, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Blake, Sr. and son, Scott West. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Edward Blake,...
Mary Frances Thomason
Nov 16, 2021
Frances was 88 years old and was born on October 15, 1933. In addition to her parents, and several siblings, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Lonnie Thomason. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart. Surviving, daughter, Dianne Loyd (Randy), son, Wayne Thomason (Rhonda), grandchildren Chris Loyd...
Bobbetta Elliott Bradley
Nov 16, 2021
RALEIGH – Bobbetta Elliott Bradley, 72, passed away at home in the morning hours of Tuesday, November 16, 2021, with her family by her side. Bobbetta was born in New Albany, Indiana on December 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Elliott and Frances Emma Stone Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Clarence Duane Jamison
Nov 15, 2021
Clarence Duane (Jamie) Jamison, 85, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Elkview, WV, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, at home. He was born in Martinsburg, WV, to the late Clarence and Lola Jamison. He received his Civil Engineering Degree from West Virginia University and worked for over 30 years with the WV Department of Highways. He was a...
