OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2021

WILLOW SPRING – Cathy “Catbird” McLean, 69, of Willow Spring, NC passed away on July 24, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence and mother, Peggy. She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Douglas, Phillip, and Ronnie; sister, Teresa; and great-grandson, Mason. She is survived by...

Jul 24, 2021

Helen Glover passed peacefully at Western Wake Hospital in Cary, NC on July 24, 2021, surrounded by her family.  Funeral service will be Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, NC, followed by a visitation. Burial will be at Bailey City Cemetery, 11379 HWY 581,  Bailey, NC at 3:00 PM.  Helen is preceded in...

Jul 24, 2021

ANGIER – Kristine Ann (Johansen) Todd, 71, passed away on July 24 at Select Specialty Hospital in Durham. Kristine was a native of Nutley, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Leon Johansen, Jr. and her granddaughter, Hanna Elinor Todd. She worked as a satellite supervisor for a cable company while living in California for...

Jul 23, 2021

Edgar Von Bargen, known as "Ed" or "Eddie" by all who knew him, 81, passed away at his home on July 23, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, but lived on Long Island, New York, for most of his life. He moved to North Carolina in 2003 after he retired to be close to his son and...

Jul 23, 2021

Greg E. Rogers, 66, of Angier, North Carolina went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday July 23, 2021. Born in Crawford County, Kansas, he was the son of the late Cloyes and Mary Rogers. Greg was raised in Pittsburgh, Kansas and graduated from Pittsburgh High School in 1972. Greg shared the Amateur Radio hobby with his father....

Jul 23, 2021

Jul 20, 2021

Martha Ridley Stephenson Faison, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 20th, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, after a sudden illness. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23rd at 2:00pm at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier. Reverend Phil Bowden and Norman Young will be speaking at the service. The burial will follow at White Memorial Presbyterian Church...

Jul 19, 2021

Lexington, KY – Beth Marie Gardner, 63, passed away on Monday, July 19th. Beth was born in Wake County but spent much of her life growing up in Wilmington. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas and Peggy Gardner. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 AM at Angier Primitive Baptist Church...

Jul 18, 2021

Garner – Julia Nell Murray passed away peacefully on Sunday Morning, July 18, 2021. Born in Wake County, NC on August 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Callie Franklin and Iola Christine Johnson Guy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Leon Murray, her sister, Rose Marie Guy...

Jul 18, 2021

FUQUAY-VARINA– Leland Ethridge Batten, 89, passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Johnston County, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha Pittman Batten. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 20th at Raleigh Memorial Park at 2:00 PM. Leland is survived by his wife of 69 years,...

Jul 16, 2021

Carolyn Waters Bush, 72, passed away on July 16, 2021 at Transitions Life Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. A native of North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar and Mary Franklin Waters. Carolyn was born on September 19, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Her family relocated to Garner and she attended...

Jul 15, 2021

ANGIER – Calvin James Erickson, 54, passed away Thursday. A native of Revillo SD, he is the son of Donna Toft Erickson and the late Arlin Erickson. Calvin is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tammy Erickson, daughters, Stacie Adkins and husband, Will of Angier, Megan Wheeler and husband, Reddin of Angier; sister, Kristi Goos and husband, David...

Jul 13, 2021

Kevin Ray Powell July 19, 1975 – July 13, 2021 ANGIER – Kevin Ray Powell, 45, passed away Tuesday. Born in New Hanover County, he was the son of Raymond Wright Powell, Jr. and Mary Lucille Walker Powell. Kevin proudly served for 23 years with the Cary Police Department and was a member of NC LEAP. He enjoyed wood...

Jul 12, 2021

Garner– Betty Wilkins King, 91, passed away on Monday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie G. Wilkins, Sr. and Madie Belvin Wilkins. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th at 2:00 PM at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Raleigh. The burial will follow in the church...

Jul 12, 2021

Dearest Hunter, One of the happiest days of our lives was March 14, 1986, when you joined our family. Erin Marie, your sister did not initially welcome you as she had been around 4 years before you. However, she loved you as fiercely as we all did. You made us laugh, cry, shout, and scream as we watched your...

Jul 12, 2021

RALEIGH - Eunice Stephenson Cheves, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. Eunice was born in Durham County on September 22, 1938, daughter of the late Richard and Mary Oneal Stephenson. She served as a Branch Manager in the Raleigh area for many years until her retirement from BB&T in 2003. Eunice was a member of Providence...

Jul 12, 2021

Garner – Julia Ann Carroll Slade Murphy, 85, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Durham County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Field Carroll and Lucy Alice Thompson Carroll. Julia loved all of her many beautiful flowers, her birds, catching a big fish and cheering at...

Jul 10, 2021

David William Hash, 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. Dave was born on January 3rd, 1943 in Paris, IL. He was the second of seven children born to Joseph and Lucille Hash. Growing up he attended a small country community school where he was in FFA and 4-H, was photographer of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Myra Faith Watkins Walker, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born July 2, 1937, the only child of Margie Watkins, Myra left a legacy of perseverance. Married at 14 to the love of her life, Lewis Walker, and known to him as his “Doll” or “Honey”, Myra embodied a dedicated wife. In an era when women...

Jul 7, 2021

Karen Charlotte Bernstein, 77, died Wednesday at Rex Hospital. Surviving are her brother Charles and his wife Pam, of Mountainside, NJ. A memorial service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, Raleigh, on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 am. A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh.