ᐅ North Carolina Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ William A "Billy" Bray

Died February 07, … More Information
William A "Billy" Bray died unexpectedly on February 7, 2017 at the age of 59 in Dobson, North Carolina.
Obituary published: February 08, 2017 in "Carroll CN (VA)"

▰ William Sammy Bray

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ William Edward Bray

Died December 02, … More Information
William Edward Bray, born August 21, 1935 went into the presence of the Lord on December 2, 2009 in Harmony, North Carolina. William was 74. Tags: #National #Bray #Service #Surry #Wilkes #Barbara #Patricia #Vestal #Dianne #Lincolnton #Lisa #Catawba #Brandy #Conover #William #Billy #Lindsey #Justice #Legend #Bankert #Thomas #Baity #Mocksville #Eric #Yadkinville #Aaron #Beth #Lillian #China #Bills #Westmoreland #Bunch- #Robinson #Gordon #House #Simonton #Statesville
Obituary: BILL BRAY
21, 1935 to 2, 2009

William Bill Edward Bray, 74, of 2974 Harmony Highway, Harmony, died , 2, 2009, at the Gordon Hospice House.

He was born 21, 1935, in Surry , and was the son of the late Frank Bray and Nannie Bray Johnson. He served six years in the National Guards and was retired owner/operator of Bray Guttering Service. He was an avid go-cart enthusiast and was active as a go-cart builder, racer, and flagger. his retirement, he leased and operated go-cart tracks in Surry and Wilkes . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Johnson.

Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia Pat Vestal Bray whom he married on 26, 2000; three daughters, Dianne Houston of Lincolnton, Lisa Bankert (Jamey) of Catawba, and Brandy Murdock (Billy) of Conover; a son, William Arthur Billy Bray (Betty) of Mt. Airy; four grandchildren, Lindsey Houston, Justice and Legend, all of Conover; and Mia Bankert of Catawba. He is also survived by a step-son, Thomas W. Tommy Baity, Jr. (Melissa) of Mocksville; two step-grandsons, Eric Thomas Baity of Yadkinville and Aaron Allison (Mary Beth) of Mocksville; a step-great granddaughter, Lillian Allison of Mocksville; and his faithful dog, China.

A memorial service celebrating Bills life will be held at 3:00 PM , 5, 2009, in the Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson with the Rev. Elisha Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

For those who prefer memorial contributions may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson is serving the Bray family.

▰ William Sammy Bray Sr

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Laquita Bray

▰ Wilbert Norman Bray

Died December 11, … More Information
Wilbert Norman Bray, of Swansboro, North Carolina, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master December 11, 2001. Wilbert was 77.
Obituary published: December 12, 2001 in "Norfolk V-P (VA)"

▰ Wanda Dale (Barham) Bray

Died January 02, … More Information
Wanda Dale (Barham) Bray, of Eden, North Carolina, passed away peacefully January 2, 2013. Wanda was 66.
Obituary published: January 03, 2013 in "Martinsville B (VA)"

▰ Walter Walt Bray

Died August 06, … More Information
Walter Walt Bray, born April 16, 1974 went into the presence of the Lord on August 6, 2015 in Madison, North Carolina. Walter was 41.

▰ Virginia James "Jinny" Bray

Died December 13, … More Information
Virginia James "Jinny" Bray, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest December 13, 2007. Virginia was 83.
Obituary published: December 14, 2007 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Virginia (Nelson) Bray

Died February 10, … More Information
Virginia (Nelson) Bray, age 94 of North Carolina, born in Portland, Oregon, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master February 10, 2001.
Obituary published: February 11, 2001 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Virginia (Nelson) Bray

Died February 11, … More Information
Virginia (Nelson) Bray, of North Carolina, born in Oregon, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 11, 2001. Virginia was 94.
Obituary published: February 12, 2001 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Violet P Bray

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Violet P Bray

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Vellie Belle Bray

Died August 08, … More Information
Vellie Belle Bray went into the presence of the Lord on August 8, 2015 in Bennett, North Carolina. Tags: #Vaughn
Obituary: Vellie passed away on , 8, 2015. Vellie was a resident of Bennett, North Carolina at the time of passing. Vellie was married to Vaughn.

▰ Travis Benton Bray

Died December 30, … More Information
Travis Benton Bray passed away December 30, 2014 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

▰ Thomas Doyce Bray

Died February 01, … More Information
Thomas Doyce Bray, 76, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2003 in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Obituary published: February 02, 2003 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Thomas Campbell Bray

Died January 06, … More Information
Thomas Campbell Bray, born January 15, 1930 went into the presence of the Lord on January 6, 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Thomas was 80. Tags: #Goldsboro #Thomas #Bray #Minnie #Jones #Faith #School #Audrey #Richardson #Raleigh #State #Christian #First #Church #North #Street #William #Angela #Suzanne #Ashley #Jacob #Elizabeth #Scott #Service #Hospice #Wake
Obituary: Thomas Campbell (Tom) Bray, 80, went to be with the Lord on 6, 2011. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He was born on 15, 1930 in Goldsboro, NC, the son of the late Thomas William Bray and Minnie Alice Jones Bray.

A graduate of Faith High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Mae Richardson on 8, 1952 and settled in Raleigh, NC in 1956. A graduate of NC State University in electrical and nuclear engineering, Tom worked for several firms in the Raleigh area before retiring from the NC State University nuclear program in 1990.

A devoted husband, father and Christian, Tom was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church on North Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh, where he served (among other things) as: deacon, school class teacher, assisted with preschool choir, was a tireless & cheerful volunteer and created countless treasured memories with many cherished friends.

Besides his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his wife Audrey Mae and brother William Judson. Tom is survived by his son, Thomas William (Tommy) and daughter Angela Victoria, (Angela), two granddaughters, Suzanne and Ashley and a great grandson, Jacob, a sister, Elizabeth and a brother, Scott. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins, whom he loved dearly.

Memorial Service will be conducted at 1:00PM on , 10, 2011 at First Baptist Church, 99 North N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603. Family will be receiving friends immediately following service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake , 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607.

Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com

▰ Teresa J (Echols) Bray

Died July 28, … More Information
Teresa J (Echols) Bray, age 52 of North Carolina, born in Washington, Georgia, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 28, 2007.
Obituary published: July 29, 2007 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Susan Ruppel Bray

Died July 01, … More Information
Susan Ruppel Bray, born January 10, 1954 died on July 1, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Susan was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Peter Ruppel, Patricia Bodnar, Rita Juster, Joe Corcoran, Joyce Kappeler, Juliette Vos, Jacquie Padgett, Kelley Montana, J. F. Bierlein, Andrea Pendleton, Anne Hall

▰ Stephen Matthew Bray

Died April 22, … More Information
Stephen Matthew Bray, of Asheboro, North Carolina, joined the Lord April 22, 2004. Stephen was 0.
Obituary published: April 23, 2004 in "Courier-T"

▰ Sandra Lee (Mills) Bray

Died February 11, … More Information
Sandra Lee (Mills) Bray, of Lenoir, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on February 11, 2015. Sandra was 78.
Obituary published: February 12, 2015 in "Hickory R"

▰ Sandra Lee Bray

Died February 10, … More Information
Sandra Lee Bray, born November 30, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on February 10, 2015 in Lenoir, North Carolina. Sandra was 78.

▰ Samuel Edward Bray

Died January 25, … More Information
Samuel Edward Bray, born January 30, 1935 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 25, 2016 in Stokesdale, North Carolina. Samuel was 80.

▰ Ruby Lawson Bray

Died August 23, … More Information
Ruby Lawson Bray, born July 14, 1930 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 23, 2014 in North Carolina. Ruby was 84. Tags: #High #Bruce #Bray #Electric #Ruby #Elder #Northwood #Methodist #Rayma #Caulfield #Brian #Bryan #Celeste #Briana #Ernsting #James #Kenneth #Lauren #Brooks #Reagan #Betty #Barbry #Mark #Thomas #David #Reverend #Floral #Park #Sechrest #Service #Avenue #House #Pennybryn #Church #Hospice #Piedmont
Obituary: Ruby Lawson Bray died peacefully at Pennybyrn on , 23, 2014. Born on 14, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond Odell Lawson and Lula Mae Latham Lawson, she was a resident of High Point, NC all of her life.

She graduated from High Point High School in 1948 and married Bruce Bray, Jr. on 9, 1949. He preceded her in death in May of 1998.
Together she and Bruce owned and operated Bray Electric and High Point Electric Co. retirement, Ruby enjoyed working at Elder Drug for many years.

During her life, Ruby enjoyed vegetable gardening, needlecrafts, knitting, and her beloved pets. She was an incredible cook and many friends enjoyed her hospitality over the years. She was a member of Northwood United Methodist Church and attended until her health prevented her from doing so.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Bruce (Chip) Bray, III, Rayma Bray Caulfield, her husband Brian Caulfield, Bryan Keith Bray and his wife Celeste Moody Bray. She was blessed with four grandchildren who loved her dearly, Briana Caulfield Ernsting and her husband James Patrick Ernsting, Kenneth Riley Caulfield and his wife Lauren Freeman Caulfield, Brooks Elizabeth Bray and Reagan Lawson Bray. Ruby had one great-grandchild, James Gunnar Ernsting. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Barbry and her husband, James (Jeff) Barbry, and nephews, James (Jimmy) Barbry, Mark Barbry, Thomas (Tommy) Bray and David Bray and their children.

services will be conducted at 11:00 am in Northwood United Methodist Church by the Reverend Jeffrey H. Sypole. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park . The family will receive friends at Sechrest Service on E. Lexington Avenue on evening from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of McEwen House, Pennybryn for their support, compassion and loving care of their mother. Heaven has received a new angel. Memorials may be directed to Pennybryn, Northwood Methodist Church, Hospice of the Piedmont or any charity of choice.

▰ Ruby Lawson Bray

Died August 23, … More Information
Ruby Lawson Bray, born July 14, 1930 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 23, 2014 in High Point, North Carolina. Ruby was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Amber Kelley, Al Elder, Carol Price, Carol Edwards, Carol Mcguire

▰ Robyn Larson Bray

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Leeann Harris, Carolyn Bracken, Erika Simmons

▰ Ricky Wayne Bray

Died October 23, … More Information
Ricky Wayne Bray, born December 18, 1955 gained his wings on October 23, 2014 in Lenoir, North Carolina. Ricky was 58. Tags: #Barbara
Obituary: Ricky was born on 18, 1955 and passed away on , 23, 2014. Ricky was a resident of Lenoir, North Carolina at the time of passing. Ricky was married to Barbara.

▰ Paul Chisholm Bray

Died March 28, … More Information
On March 28, 2003, Paul Chisholm Bray, 80 of Greensboro, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: March 29, 2003 in "Courier-T"

▰ Paul Chisholm Bray

Died March 27, … More Information
Paul Chisholm Bray, age 80 of Greensboro, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on March 27, 2003.
Obituary published: March 28, 2003 in "Courier-T"

▰ Patsy Sue Brewer Bray

Died December 06, … More Information
Patsy Sue Brewer Bray, born October 22, 1948 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 6, 2016 in Bennett, North Carolina. Patsy was 68.

▰ Nancy (Cotter) Bray

Died May 07, … More Information
Nancy (Cotter) Bray, age 55 of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 7, 1999.
Obituary published: May 08, 1999 in "Hampton Roads V-P (VA)"

▰ Nancy (Cotter) Bray

Died May 10, … More Information
Nancy (Cotter) Bray, of Currituck County, North Carolina, joined the Lord May 10, 1999. Nancy was 55.
Obituary published: May 11, 1999 in "Coastland T"

▰ Ms Violet Pitts Bray

Died February 24, … More Information
Ms Violet Pitts Bray, born March 24, 1932 passed from this life on February 24, 2014 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ms was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Leann Gee, Robin Chambers

▰ Mrs Edrith Payton Bray

Died March 03, … More Information
Mrs Edrith Payton Bray, born October 26, 1914 passed from this life on March 3, 2016 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Mrs was 101. Tags: #Blowing #North #Harry
Obituary: Mrs. Bray was born on 26, 1914 and passed away on , 3, 2016. Mrs. Bray was a resident of Blowing Rock, North Carolina at the time of passing. Mrs. Bray was married to Harry Sr.

▰ Mrs Carol Vestal Bray

Died July 06, … More Information
Mrs Carol Vestal Bray, born December 5, 1940 died on July 6, 2015 in Jonesville, North Carolina. Mrs was 74. Tags: #Jonesville #North #Dave
Obituary: Mrs. Bray was born on 5, 1940 and passed away on , 6, 2015. Mrs. Bray was a resident of Jonesville, North Carolina at the time of passing. Mrs. Bray was married to Dave.

▰ Mr Kenneth Wade Bray

Died December 09, … More Information
Mr Kenneth Wade Bray, born May 20, 1955 entered eternal life December 9, 2016 in Bennett, North Carolina. Mr was 61.

▰ Mr Wade Bray

Died January 05, … More Information
Mr Wade Bray went into the presence of the Lord on January 5, 2016 in Riegelwood, North Carolina. Tags: #Riegelwood #North
Obituary: Mr. Bray passed away on , 5, 2016. Mr. Bray was a resident of Riegelwood, North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Mr William Waynick Bray

Died October 03, … More Information
Mr William Waynick Bray, born April 1, 1929 passed away peacefully October 3, 2015 in Reidsville, North Carolina. Mr was 86.

▰ Mr Pharoah Junior Bray

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Molly (Stafford) Bray

Died June 14, … More Information
Molly (Stafford) Bray, age 52 of Siler City, North Carolina, entered eternal life June 14, 2003.
Obituary published: June 15, 2003 in "Courier-T"

▰ Mildred Pritchard Bray

Died May 27, … More Information
Mildred Pritchard Bray, 88, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina gained her wings on May 27, 2008.
Obituary published: May 28, 2008 in "Norfolk V-P (VA)"

▰ Mildred (Jones) Bray

Died September 08, … More Information
Mildred (Jones) Bray, of North Carolina, born in Virginia, passed away peacefully September 8, 1998. Mildred was 81.
Obituary published: September 09, 1998 in "Danville R-B (VA)"

▰ Mildred (Jones) Bray

Died September 10, … More Information
Mildred (Jones) Bray, of North Carolina, born in Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 10, 1998. Mildred was 81.
Obituary published: September 11, 1998 in "Danville R-B (VA)"

▰ Mildred (Jones) Bray

Died September 09, … More Information
Mildred (Jones) Bray, of North Carolina, born in Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on September 9, 1998. Mildred was 81.
Obituary published: September 10, 1998 in "Danville R-B (VA)"

▰ Merline (Booe) Bray

Died January 21, … More Information
Merline (Booe) Bray, age 85 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 21, 2011.
Obituary published: January 22, 2011 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Mary Virginia Bray

Died April 14, … More Information
Mary Virginia Bray, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she April 14, 2000. Mary was 89.
Obituary published: April 15, 2000 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Mary (Saxon) Bray

Died December 20, … More Information
Mary (Saxon) Bray, 85, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life December 20, 2000.
Obituary published: December 21, 2000 in "Courier-T"

▰ Mary "Lizzie" (Williams) Bray

Died August 13, … More Information
Mary "Lizzie" (Williams) Bray, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on August 13, 2000. Mary was 84.
Obituary published: August 14, 2000 in "Courier-T"

▰ Mary A Bray

Died June 28, … More Information
Mary A Bray passed away June 28, 2016 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Tags: #Capt
Obituary: Mary passed away on , 28, 2016. Mary was a resident of Roxboro, North Carolina at the time of passing. Mary was married to Capt. Russ.

▰ Mary F Foy Bray

Died June 01, … More Information
Mary F Foy Bray, born September 13, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 1, 2012 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mary was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Peter & Cathy Meyer, Douglas Pickette, Jay Lamm, Nancy And Doug Bell, Heather Connor ( Carpenter ), Sandra Flowers, Janie And Carter Lambeth

▰ Marvin Junior Bray

Died August 21, … More Information
Marvin Junior Bray, 75, of Asheboro, North Carolina, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 21, 2001.
Obituary published: August 22, 2001 in "Courier-T"
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