Elaine Watkins
Jul 7, 2021
Elaine Cameron Watkins, 83, of Garner, NC, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born in Norfolk, VA to the late John Clifton Cameron and Varina Deaton Cameron. When Elaine was a young child, the family moved to Aberdeen, NC. Elaine attended Aberdeen High School, where she was a cheerleader...
Dorothy "Dot" Chamblee Edwards
Jul 7, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” Chamblee Edwards, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2021. Dot was a native of Raleigh and grew up in the historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, where she played softball in the streets. She was the daughter of Robert Melville Chamblee and Jessie Kirkland Chamblee. Dot graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh and studied at...
Sandra Marlene Levy
Jul 6, 2021
Sandi met the love of her life, Edward Levy, in 1965 in Brooklyn, NY. Married in 1967. They were married for 54 years. Lived in Brooklyn, NY then moved to NJ in Carteret for 7 years, then to Flanders, NJ for 25 years. Relocated to Fuquay-Varina in 2004. Sandi is survived by her loving husband, Edward of Fuquay-Varina, NC....
Lillian Viola Brown
Jul 6, 2021
Lillian Viola Owens Brown, 92, passed away on Tuesday July 6, She was predeceased by her husband Oscar L. Brown and son Stamey Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Hocutt and Sarah Taylor. Her sons, James Brown, Dennis Brown and Terry Brown. Grandchildren, Angelina Koster and Christopher Harrell. Per Lilillian's request no services will be held.
Grace Lynn Benson
Jul 6, 2021
In Loving Memory of: ANGIER- Grace Lynn Benson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC. A native of Chilton County Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Julius Washington Price and Oma Lee Pounds Price. Grace will be missed by her husband of 47 years,...
Sylvia "Jane" Eakins
Jul 5, 2021
ANGIER – Sylvia “Jane” (Cromartie) Eakins, 70, passed away Monday at Wake Medical Center in Cary. A native of New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Cromartie and Odessa Horrell Cromartie. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10th at 4:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church, 19685 US Hwy 421, Willard, NC 28478....
Ethel Paulette Smith
Jul 5, 2021
ANGIER – Ethel Paulette Smith, 73, passed away Monday at her home. A native of Wake county, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Jones. Paulette is survived by her best friend, Dwayne “Tigger” Searcy of Fuquay-Varina; daughter, Nicole “Cole” Hodges of Lima, OH; and sister, Polly Davis of Angier. In addition to her father, she was...
Jacob Lawrence Axberg
Jul 4, 2021
Jacob Axberg was born on September 1, 2000. He always had a love for life, spending most of his childhood either outside with his friends or playing a sport. He spent several years playing baseball at GBI in Garner, NC where he met some amazing friends and coaches. Later he moved on to play on the JV baseball team...
Donna Sanders
Jul 2, 2021
Smithfield – Donna Wood Sanders, 64, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at home with her family. Donna was born December 7, 1956, in Garner, NC, to the late Thomas and Lela Wood. She attended Garner Senior High School and then continued her education at Watts School of Nursing, graduating in 1978. She had many nursing roles throughout her...
Gilbert Roland Truelove
Jun 30, 2021
Gilbert Roland Truelove, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at age of 88. Gil was born on February 14, 1933 to father, Roland Lee Truelove and Eva Daisy Pardue. Gil proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Triangle Contractor,...
Harold Boyd Price, Sr.
Jun 30, 2021
GARNER – Harold B. Price, Sr., 98, passed away Wednesday. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Harold honorably served in the Southern...
William James "Jim" Monroe, Jr.
Jun 30, 2021
William James Monroe, Jr. of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. “Jim” was born in Hamlet, NC on October 5,1948 and is preceded in death by his parents William James Monroe, Sr., Marian Harrill Monroe; and sister, Jeanne Monroe Whitten. Raised in Raleigh, he graduated from Broughton High School and spent four years in the...
Melanie Lynette Lokers
Jun 29, 2021
ANGIER – Melanie Lynette Lokers, 53, passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in New Hanover county, Melanie was the daughter of Robert Flynt and the late Delores Flynt. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 6th at 2:00 PM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. The family will receive friends following the service. Melanie is survived by...
Kaye Hyman Buffaloe
Jun 29, 2021
Kaye Hyman Buffaloe, 81, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Kaye was a 75-year resident of North Carolina until moving to Austin to be with her grandchildren for her final years. Kaye was born August 10, 1939 in Oak City, NC. She is the daughter of Frances Council Hyman and Murray Eugene Hyman. She graduated...
Mary Evelyn Hall
Jun 28, 2021
Mary Evelyn Lee Hall On June 28, 2021, Mary Evelyn Lee Hall died peacefully in her sleep, moving on to her eternal life in the company of the saints. Mary was born on January 8, 1924 in rural Alabama to Edward Lee and Evelyn Baxley Lee, the fourth of their five children. After graduation from high school during World...
Judith Ann Mcghee
Jun 27, 2021
Judith Upchurch McGhee , 90, passed away on Sunday June 27, 2021. A native of Wake Co, she was the daughter of the late Melzar and Agnes Upchurch. Judy worked as a nurse at Rex Hospital and Central Prison in Raleigh. She was a longtime member of Westover United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Graveside services will be at 2:00...
Jay Joseph Smith
Jun 27, 2021
Do not grieve for me for now am free, traveling the universe and skateboarding from star to star discovering infinite new places and new adventures to be amazed by. Jay “Rock” Smith was born in 1963 in Los Angeles, CA and in 2005 moved to Raleigh, NC where he made his home. His battle with ALS in recent months...
Virginia Cupp
Jun 26, 2021
Virginia Jackson Cupp, 87, passed away at SECU Hospice House Saturday June 26, 2021. A native of Wake Co, she was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Jackson. Virginia worked for a grocery store as Bookkeeper and was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church at McGee’s Crossroads. Funeral services will be at Noon on Wednesday June...
Magnus Thomas Berg
Jun 25, 2021
Magnus Thomas Berg, 61, of Garner, North Carolina, son of Magnus and Judith Berg, both born in Norway, passed away peacefully in his sleep following a brief illness, on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 13, 1960, Magnus grew up in the Lake Telemark area of Rockaway, New Jersey. He graduated from Morris Knolls...
Betty Tunstall Williams
Jun 24, 2021
Betty Tunstall Williams, 75, of Angier, NC left for her heavenly home on June 24th, 2021. Betty was born in Raleigh, NC at “old Rex” as a special Valentine on February 14th, 1946, to Verne and Mary Lee Tunstall. She was raised in Apex and the Green Level community before moving to Angier later in life. She double majored...
