Maxine McLean passed away peacefully on March 15, 2010 at Rex Healthcare of Apex after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Maxine was born and raised in Cokesbury, NC; raised her family in Havelock NC and ultimately moved back to the Raleigh area in the 1980s. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Dewar Abernathy and Sallie Mann Abernathy and by her husband, Miller C. Basnight of New Bern and her son, Douglas. She is survived by her children Nancy Jordan and husband Tim of Raleigh; Miller (Buck) Basnight and wife Shelia of Wimauma, FL; Donna Evans and husband Dick of Marietta, GA; and Sallie Basnight of Raleigh, and her grandchildren Patrick & Robin Jordan of Raleigh, Virginia Basnight of Tampa, FL, Brian, Christine and Alan Evans of Georgia and step-grandson Josh Barnett of Wimauma FL. Maxine is also survived by her siblings, Bobby Abernathy and wife Billie of Louisburg, Elizabeth Byrd and husband Jim of Durham, Lynda Miller and husband Bob of Cokesbury and Horace Abernathy and wife Jane of Cokesbury and numerous loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Rex Healthcare in Apex who provided excellent loving care to Maxine during her nine year residency there. The family also wishes to thank Hospice of Wake County for their support and care during this past week. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made in Maxine’s memory to the Ruth Sheets Adult Daycare Program at Edenton Street Methodist Church in Raleigh or to the Alzheimer’s charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Fuquay Varina on Thursday, March 18th at 1 PM. There will be a reception for friends and family immediately following in the fellowship hall. Graveside services will be on March 19th at 1 p.m. in New Bern NC at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williford Funeral Home in Fuquay Varina, NC.

Dateline: Garner, NC

Richard Carbone, 46, passed away at Wake Medical Center, March 13, 2010. Richard was the Loving Husband of Arleen Oppenheim, Son to Jo-An Zoglio and Richard Carbone Sr., Father to Sean Carbone, brother of Dean Carbone and Diana Lyn, Step-Father to Jodi Logan, Father in law to Dave Logan and cherished Grandfather to Tyler and Ryan Logan. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211.

Dateline: Garner, NC

Bobby Holland, 62, passed away at Rex Hospital, March 12, 2010. He was born in Harnett County to the late Clarence and Ollie Holland.

Mr. Holland is survived by his children: Betty, Bobby Jr., Tammy, and Kimberly Holland; brother, James Holland (wife Beverly); and stepmother Ethleen Holland.

A memorial service will be held March 16, 2010 at 7pm at Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211.

Dateline: Beaufort, NC

David Howard Barbour, 85, passed away at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, NC on March 11, 2010. Mr. Barbour was born to the late David and Alma Barbour of Harnett County. He is predeceased by sons Edward and Michael Barbour as well as two brothers, Rubin and Clifton Barbour.

Mr. Barbour leaves behind; wife, Gladys Caraway; children David Rubi Barbour, of Beaufort, NC, Sylvia Pickle, of Midtown, PA, Dora May, of Fuquay Varina; stepchild, Letha Asby Tingle; Sister, Vera Cook, of Panama City, FL; 12 grandchildren, 8 step granchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Williford Funeral Home at 10am March 15, 2010 with a funeral service to follow at 11am. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.willifordfuneralhome.com to leave condolences. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211.

Dateline: Willow Spring, NC

Judy Howard Barbour, 67, passed away at the Laurels of Forest Glen in Garner, March 9, 2010. She was born in Angier to the late Milton and Lilla Howard.

Mrs. Barbour leaves behind her loving husband, Burlon Barbour; son, Milton Barbour (wife Tina); grandchildren, Sierra, Gavin, and Avery; as well as three brothers, L.B., Johnny, and Donny Ray Howard.

A visitation will be held at Williford Funeral Home, Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be conducted in the Williford Funeral Home chapel, Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11am. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211.

Dateline: Fuquay Varina, NC

Alex “Country” Stephens, 41, passed away suddening from a massive heart attack, Saturday, March 6, 2010. Alex is survived by his parents, Robert Earl & Harriette McLester Stephens and his fiance’, Sherry McLamb.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 - 9 PM at Wiliiford Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church at 11 AM. Rev. Joe Greene and Rev. C. Paul Jones will officiate the services. Burial will take place at the church cemetery following the service. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina.

Dateline: Fuquay Varina, NC

Charles Walter Bush, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening.

He was born in Winchester, VA and spent most of his life there until 2005 when he and his wife moved to North Carolina to be close to their children and grandchildren.

He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and was a dedicated employee of the US Postal Service for 35 years. Charles also provided bookkeeping and income tax services in Winchester for friends and clients for 40 years.

Charles is survived by: Jean Fahrney Bush, his wife of 62 years; his two daughters, Nina Bush Lepore and Diane Bush Mason and her husband, Charles Mason; his three grandchildren, Robert Lusk, Larry Lepore and Rebecca Lepore, all of Fuquay-Varina.

Charles is preceded in death by his son, Dennis Wayne Bush, who passed away in August, 2008.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7th from 2:00 - 3:00 at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens prior to the graveside service beginning at 3:00.

Arrangements are with Williford Funeral Home, 201 E. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Eastern NC, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Family condolences may be sent to: 121 S. Friars Chase Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Dateline: Fuquay Varina, NC

On the First Day of March, Cicero Farrar Talley, Jr.

entered Eternity from HIS OWN HOME. His wishes were granted, to step from his Earthly Hearth into the Kingdom of God and that special prepared place - one of the many mansions in the Fathers House. We picture him drinking deeply from the River of the Water of Life and restfully strolling through the orchards of the Trees of Life finally able to partake of the fruit.

He was a child of the Great Depression and always felt that the Wolf was never far from the door. As a result, he overcompensated by working so hard all his life from age 17 after graduating High School

until 74 years old. If anyone deserved a rest from their labors, it was our Daddy. We believe he has entered Eternal Rest and is finally fully enjoying The Real Life. The name his family and friends called him was “Buddy”

and in harmony with that name he was very gregarious

and an extrovert to the hilt.

He, like his father Cicero was the stereotypical Southern Card. He did have a serious side when he needed it. His business demanded a dynamic personality and he was. He worked as a tobacconist, starting as a Speculator and then as a Buyer for The A.C. Monk Tobacco Co. His father, an Auctioneer, taught him the ropes with help from his uncles.

He was a Veteran of WWII and served in the Army

based at Camp Stewart, Georgia in Anti-Aircraft/Artillery-Searchlights. He wouldnt have traded service to his country for anything.

Buddy is preceded in death by his wife Kathryn, son, Matthew and grandson, Garratt Mann. His parents Cicero and Inez Talley.

Mr. Talley is survived by his son, Tom; daughters, Karen Stark of Raleigh, and Nancy Mann of Florida; grandsons, Chipper and Parker Stark, both of Raleigh, Lance Mann of Florida; sister, Estelle Pearce of Youngsville.

Hospice of Wake County helped make his transition as smooth and peaceful as if a ship sailing away on still waters. Anyone with extra resources to donate to a worthy cause should put Hospice at the top of their list.

A memorial service is to be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7th at Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church on Woodrow St.

Dateline: Fuquay Varina, NC

Sara Wilson Chandler, 98, passed away March 4, 2010 at Spring Arbor, Apex.

She was born in Smithgrove, KY to the late Clarence Wilson and Myrtle Skaggs.

Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Chandler and daughter, Ann Chandler Mackay.

Mrs. Chandler is survived by her son, Bob Chandler and wife, Susan; grandchildren, Kathie Malia (John), Elizabeth Mackay (Mark) and Jolara Mackay; great-grandchildren, Johnathon and Jacob Malia; son-in-Law, Jenks Mackay.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, March 9th at 11:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville. Also, there will be a memorial service on Sunday, March 14th at 12:15 p.m. at Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church. The family would like to extended their thanks to Spring Arbor and Amedisys Hospice Services for all the love and care they gave to Mrs. Chandler.

Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina.

Dateline: Bunnlevel, NC

Larry Gale Brasier, US Army Ret., 65, was called to be with his Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28th.

He was born in Baxter Springs, KS on Dec. 18, 1944 to Gale Alvin and Ernestine Brasier. He was the oldest of

four children.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy (Carlene); his daughter, Nancy (and Kyle) vonBucholz of Lorton, VA; his sons, Chris (and Jane) of Durham and Terry (and Wendy) of Belmont; his mother, Ernestine of Miami, OK; his sisters: Jeannie Byko of Oklahoma City, OK, and Lori Grossman of Miami, OK; and seven beautiful grandchildren: Ashley, Chris Jr., Jacob, Carleigh, Zack, Will, and Kate.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Brasier and his dad, Gale Alvin Brasier.

Mr. Brasier’s distinguished military career carried him all over the world throughout his 20-plus years of service to his country.Upon his retirement, Larry persued many passions; including farming, horticulture, fixing up seemingly irrepairable old trucks, and selling fruits

and vegetables at various locations throughout NC. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his belovedgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 2:00 PM at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetary, 400 Murchison Rd. Spring Lake, North Carolina 28390.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Saint Andrews UMC memorial fund, 1201 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603.

Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina.