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Carol Ayers Crain, 77, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Seattle, Washington on April 19, 1945, but she may have told you she was supposed to have been born in Amarillo, Texas where she was raised. Carol was the daughter of the late Carl C. Ayers and Oma Merle Anderson Ayers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her cousin and friend, Jeanne Brown Jackson. Carol is survived by her husband of 53 years, Claiborn Crain; daughter, Crystal Crain McFaden and husband, Brian; son, Carter Crain and wife, Lynda; grandchildren, Bailey McFaden, Cole McFaden, Annie Crain, and Carlyn Crain; sister,...

Paul Edward Allison, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. He was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1938, the son of the late Paul Edward and Frankie Grindstaff Allison. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Dean Allison. Paul was an accomplished musician, educator, artist and musical mentor. He primarily paid for his college education by playing in jazz groups in Asheville in the late '50's. He ultimately continued to manage his own band and help fund the college educations of his three children while still maintaining a full-time job. His family has never forgotten his sacrifices though, most...

CARY, NC - Flavia Sorbo, 95, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully, in her home, on January 22, 2021. The family will hold a private ceremony at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home of Raleigh, NC, followed by interment next to her sister at Historic Oakwood Cemetery's veteran section. Born in Sicily to Salvatore Cutugno and Giovanna Arena, she was the eldest of three daughters. Her father was an Italian naval officer who served in both world wars. Her mother and youngest sister both passed when Flavia was but an adolescent. Flavia's life was rich with wonderful as well as challenging journeys. Coming to America as a post-WW II bride introduced her to a new way of life - that of the...

Karen Kessler Palmisano, age 65 of Creedmoor, NC passed away on December 10, 2020. Born on January 19, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kessler. Karen, who was born in Massachusetts, grew up in Branford, CT. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Palmisano; and three children, her favorite Andrew (Kathy) Palmisano of Raleigh, NC; David Palmisano of Boulder, CO; and Kelly (Mike) Shumway of Madison, CT; her siblings John Jr. Kessler (Kathy) and Cheryl Milovich (late husband Tim); her grandchildren Kira, Miles, Mason and Wyatt; her nieces and nephews Zachary, Kayleen and Karlee. Nothing was more important to Karen than her family. Her family and her children were...

Richard Mahlon Ripley, 98, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 23, 1922. A full obituary may be viewed at www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com

CONCORD, N.C. - Birdie Mae Ross, 89, was at home surrounded by her family when she peacefully met her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her husband on Sunday morning, September 20, 2020. She was born in Lafayette County Mississippi on June 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Cardis Franklin and Birdie Cladie Sparks. In addition to her parents, Birdie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, CMSgt. Richard Lee Ross, USAF (Retired); her brothers, Herbert Lee Sparks, Hulon Sparks, Elbert Sparks, John Thomas Sparks, William Sparks, Winford Sparks, David Sparks and Bobby Sparks; and her sister Annie Lou Sparks. Birdie was a faithful and loving wife, mother and follower of Christ....

CARY, N.C. - Archie Cairns Miller, age 89, of Preston Pointe in Cary, NC and formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Jamestown, NY, and Buffalo, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary from COVID-19 He was born on October 28, 1930 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Archie Miller and Mary Brunton Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, just 11 weeks ago, by his wife of 66 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Miller; and a son, Scott William Miller. Archie was an educator his entire life. He graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College, got married and enlisted in the U.S Army for two years. After the army, he received his MBA from the University of...

Archie Cairns Miller, age 89, of Preston Pointe in Cary, NC and formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Jamestown, NY, and Buffalo, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary from COVID-19 He was born on October 28, 1930 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Archie Miller and Mary Brunton Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, just 11 weeks ago, by his wife of 66 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Miller; and a son, Scott William Miller. Archie was an educator his entire life. He graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College, got married and enlisted in the U.S Army for two years. After the army, he received his MBA from the University of Buffalo. He worked...

CARY - Archie Cairns Miller, age 89, of Preston Pointe in Cary, NC and formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Jamestown, NY, and Buffalo, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital in Cary from COVID-19 He was born on October 28, 1930 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Archie Miller and Mary Brunton Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, just 11 weeks ago, by his wife of 66 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Miller; and a son, Scott William Miller. Archie was an educator his entire life. He graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College, got married and enlisted in the U.S Army for two years. After the army, he received his MBA from the University of Buffalo....

ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara "Bobbie" Miller, 85, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Buffalo NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Emma Carlson. In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by a son, Scott William Miller, and a brother, William Carlson, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 66 years, Archie Miller of Cary, NC; daughter, Alison Linske and husband, Kurt of Guilford, CT; son, Matthew Miller and wife, Laura of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law, Alexis Miller of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Luke Linske and wife, Kai of...

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - Barbara "Bobbie" Miller, 85, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Buffalo NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Emma Carlson. In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by a son, Scott William Miller, and a brother, William Carlson, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 66 years, Archie Miller of Cary, NC; daughter, Alison Linske and husband, Kurt of Guilford, CT; son, Matthew Miller and wife, Laura of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law, Alexis Miller of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Luke Linske and wife, Kai of...

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - Barbara "Bobbie" Miller, 85, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Buffalo NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was born in Buffalo, NY on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Emma Carlson. In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by a son, Scott William Miller, and a brother, William Carlson, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 66 years, Archie Miller of Cary, NC; daughter, Alison Linske and husband, Kurt of Guilford, CT; son, Matthew Miller and wife, Laura of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law, Alexis Miller of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Luke Linske and wife, Kai of...