Estelle Horton Young
Louisburg
Mattie Estelle Horton Young, 87, died Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Louisburg Nursing Center. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Martha Hill Horton and John Bennett Horton, and was retired from Schrader Bellows Manufacturing in Wake Forest.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, December 8, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James Horton and the Rev. Casey Luther officiating. Burial was in the Ransdell Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Dykes Young, six brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Strickland of Louisburg; her son, Michael Young and wife, Marie, of Louisburg; grandchildren, Amy England, Timothy Young, Todd Johnson and Bradley Johnson; and six great- grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Donald Ray Arnold, Todd Land, Jimmy Johnson, Larry Winstead, Tony Arnold, and Kenneth Satterwhite.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Mark Randall Paige
Raleigh
Mark Randall Paige passed away peacefully at home and rose to glory after a six-year, hard-fought battle with ALS on December 5, 2014.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Mynn Paige, and sons Spencer Paige and Philip Paige. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita E. Paige; father, Richard G. Paige; half-brother, Gerard Winterkorn; and half-brother, Donald Winterkorn.
Mark was born on July 28, 1954, in Rochester, N.Y. He spent a decade in Colorado working and earning his way through college, receiving BS and MS degrees from Colorado State University. He began his career as a Chemical Engineer at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, Ill. After seven years, he moved with his wife to Raleigh to work for Novozymes NA, Inc., in Franklinton. During his nearly 20 years of service there, he expatriated with his family to Denmark for two and a half years, returning to Novozymes in Franklinton as Vice President of Technical Operations.
It is not overstated to say that Mark loved his work and his people. The only ones he loved more were his family members. Mark was a dedicated husband and father. He spent much time with his wife and sons in the outdoors, camping, cooking, listening to music, laughing, but always guiding and leading by example.
He was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest. A memorial service will be held there on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The ALS Association Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter, 4 N. Blount St., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Carolyn Jane “CJ” Smith
Franklinton
Carolyn Jane “CJ” Smith, 60, peacefully became one of God’s angels on Saturday, December 6, 2014, after a challenging year with metastasized breast cancer. Born in Halifax County, daughter of the late Mack Ray and Martha Jane Flora Smith, Carolyn was a beautiful beloved wife, loving step-mother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Carolyn dedicated her life to her family, friends and work. After briefly attending Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, Carolyn spent 20 years with Farm Credit Bank PCA. For the past 15 years Carolyn was a member of the K-Flex USA family as their Credit Manager. While working at K-Flex, she obtained the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) designation of Credit Business Associate (CBA).
In January 2014, Carolyn fulfilled her wife’s dream of owning a bakery by investing in and becoming an owner of Sweet Solutions by the Naked Baker in Youngsville.
Carolyn was a loving, caring and selfless person who lived her life by always placing the needs of others far before any need of her own. Even until the end, she was more concerned with others taking care of themselves and their responsibilities instead of worrying over her. She never met a stranger and will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. During her lifetime, Carolyn was passionate about her furry babies, the outdoors and enjoying life with those she loved.
Carolyn is survived by her wife of 20 years, Robin Elizabeth MacMIllan; stepson, Matthew Daniel DeLoach of North Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Martha Ann “M-A” Smith Moran and husband, Jim “BRO,” of Wendell; brother, Charles Ray Smith of Halifax County; nieces, Ashley Moran Warner and husband, Walt, Dara Moran Hodge and husband, Anthony; nephews, Bo Moran and wife, Kelly, Cameron Smith and wife, Amy; great-nieces, Hayden Warner, Jordan Hodge, Karolina Moran, Kasey Smith, Erin Smith; great-nephews, J.R. Moran and Austin Smith; furry children, Sydney Lorraine, Murphy, Pewter, ALLEN, Mary, Hillary, and Jasper. At the Rainbow Bridge she will reunite with Wolfe, Licorice, Scout, Caesar, Sam-Sam and Brewster.
The family sends heart felt appreciation to Dr. Nirav Dhruva and staff of Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield, Dr. Robert Lacin and staff at Rex Neurosurgery & Spine Specialists, Dr. Carey Anders and her team at UNC Cancer Hospital as well as the nurses and staff from Rex Hospital (Five East) and Transitions Life Care for their care and support during Carolyn’s journey.
In lieu of flowers, because neither she or Robin have green thumbs, Carolyn requests memorial contributions be made to Franklin County Humane Society, PO Box 338, Youngsville, NC 27596 (she thinks this will prevent Robin from adopting more fur babies) or Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield c/o Rex Healthcare Foundation, 2500 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27607.
The family will celebrate Carolyn’s life just as she would have wanted, with a party at the family’s home, 112 North Pastures Trail, Franklinton, on Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Marion Gilbert Hume
Wake Forest
Marion Gilbert “Gib” Hume was peacefully ushered into the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at home.
Gib was born March 12, 1929, in Florissant, Missouri. He served in the Air Force in the early 1950s and retired from Boeing Aircraft in 1996 where he served as an electrician. Gib was an accomplished carpenter and loved doing projects for his friends and family. He touched many lives with his humor, service, and ready smile. To know Gib was to love him! Gib was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Florissant for many years. Upon moving to Wake Forest he became a watch care member of Stony Hill Baptist Church where he served faithfully.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Thursday morning December 11, 2014, at Salem Baptist Church in Florissant with the Rev. George Tripp and the Rev. Curtis Dupree officiating. Burial will be in Coldwater Cemetery.
Gib is survived by his wife of 18 years, Judith Roberts Hume; daughter, Tracy Hume Graham (Jeffrey Graham, deceased) of St. Peters, Missouri; son, Christopher A. Hume (Yulia Hume-Tverdova) of Gainsville, Virginia; step-son, Curtis J. Dupree (Emily) of Wake Forest; sister, MaryLou Boone of Branson, Missouri; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Billie R. Hume.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stony Hill Baptist Church Compassion Committee, 7521 Stony Hill Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 or to Transitions Hospice of Wake County 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Michael Victor Clark
Wake Forest
Michael Victor Clark, 51, passed away Thursday morning, December 4, 2014, at WakeMed. Michael was born in Queens, N.Y., and was a contractor with IBM and other technical services for 30 years.
Michael was a culinary arts student at New York Institute of Technology, but found his niche in the Internet/Alarm field. One of his more exciting achievements was designing, installing and maintaining the security camera system on the Aircraft Carrier, John F. Kennedy, as well as other ships in the cruise industry. Other than his passion for motorcycles, and cooking, Michael found time to participate in numerous charities, one of which was reading to the blind. He was not shy about music, getting involved in DJ entertainment and writing short stories.
Michael’s love for his family knew no boundaries and his sincere kindness and incredible sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Michael is survived by his life partner, Odalys Richards; his daughter, Rebecca Clark; son, Michael R. Clark; his mother, Victoria Ireland; stepfather, Frank Ireland; brothers, Jimmy Clark, David Clark, Peter Clark; sister, Jennifer Clark; and step-sister, Maya Ireland Creamer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7721 Six Forks Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615.
A memorial gathering celebrating his life was held at 11 o’clock Monday morning, December 8, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Jimmy Wakely Walker
Zebulon
Jimmy Wakely Walker, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at WakeMed. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Bennie Walker and Flora Faulkner Walker. Jimmy was a Warehouse Coordinator for Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging and an Officer with the Zebulon Police Department. He loved performing magic, fishing and anything outdoors and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock, Sunday, December 7, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Kirk officiating. Burial was in the Wake Forest Cemetery.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 25 years, Melania Langdon Walker; sons, Brandon Ranney and wife, Sandra, of Youngsville, Bennie Walker and wife, Abby Dean, of Louisburg and Alex Walker of Zebulon; grandson, Mark; siblings, Mary Ann Lowery of Youngsville, Faye Bishop and husband, Joe, of Kittrell, Lillie Garrett of Henderson and Johnnie Walker and wife, Shirley, of Georgia; sister-in-law, Mary Fuller Walker of Jefferson City, Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bennie Walker Jr., Charles Walker, Fuzzy Walker and Melvin Walker.
Pallbearers were Bennie Walker, Brandon Walker, Alex Walker, Drew Bishop, Joe Bishop Jr., and William Bishop.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Peter Alan Schmidt
Wake Forest
Peter Alan Schmidt, 63, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014, at WakeMed. He was born in San Diego, California, to the late Woodrow James Schmidt and Martha Jane Casebeer. Mr. Schmidt was a veteran of the United States Air Force, Utah Army National Guard, and was a long time employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan Christopher Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon, December 12, 2014, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol Jean Schmidt; children, Jeremy Schmidt of Wake Forest, Rebecca Towler (Chris) of Louisburg, Daniel Schmidt (Jessica) of Wendell and Michael Schmidt (Beebee) of Raleigh; brother, Stephen Schmidt (Sheryl) of Youngsville; grandchildren, Drake and Gavin, Mikayla Walls (Kenneth), Dameon Hunter, Kerra and Quinn Towler, Owen and Avery Schmidt; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
