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...