John “Jack” Rivers
Youngsville
John J. Rivers Jr. (Jack) passed away on August 19, 2018. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Troy, New York to John J. Rivers Sr. and Margaret E. Rivers. He was married to Davelyn A. Rivers for 48 years and is father to David S. Rivers (Lisa Kaese Rivers), Brian A. Rivers (Melanie Rivers) and Davelyn A. Steinsberger (Scott Steinsberger). He is grandfather to Alex Rivers, Brianna Rivers, Gabby Rivers, Sammy Steinsberger and Lily Steinsberger; he was also step-grandfather to Emma Rosenberg anf Eddie Rosenberg. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine Cronin, and brother, Jim Rivers. He was predeceased by sister, Peg Teitsch, and numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduation from Hudson Valley Community College, Jack served in the National Guard and was then employed at IBM for 48 years until his retirement. After retirement he and his wife opened a small shop called Dinners at Home/Bottle & Bean Bistro that served the local community of Wake Forest.
Jack never met a stranger and always had a story and a smile to share.
A funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, August 25, 2018, at the Crossroads Fellowship Church, 13029 Keith Road Wake Forest.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Hebron Colony Ministries, 356 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 Friday evening, August 24, 2018, at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919) 556-5811
Virginia J. Folkrod
Wake Forest
Virginia J. Folkrod, 92, died peacefully Monday, August 13, 2018, at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh. She was born January 26, 1926, in Cook County, Illinois, to the late Jacob and Libby Vander Griend DeYoung.
Virginia was a registered nurse and worked in the healthcare field. She and her late husband lived in Palos Heights, Illinois for over 30 years before moving to Wake Forest 12 years ago.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, John Robert Folkrod who died in 1994, and a brother, Gilbert DeYoung.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 17, 2018, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens. Rev. Brian Merritt officiated.
Mrs. Folkrod is survived by; her children, Jacqueline Boness and husband, Darrell, of Wake Forest, Robert Folkrod amd wife, Jane, of Libertyville, Illinois, Cheryl Domenico and husband, Joseph, of Homer Glen, Illinois and Barbara Moline and husband, Kelly, of Parrish, Florida.; a sister, Connie Olsen of Murrieta, California; twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Transitions Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Ethel Mae Hoadley
Youngsville
Ethel Mae Hoadley, 98, of Lake Seminole Resort, Largo, Florida and Cicero, New York, passed away on August 20, 2018, at her daughter’s home, in Youngsville. She was born in Parish, New York, daughter of the late Thomas Spedding Jr. and Dora May Lewis Spedding.
During her early years she worked at a canning factory in Parish, operated by her father. She was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class where the top nine students were women. She married at the beginning of World War II and followed her husband, John Hoadley, around the United States while he was in training in the Army Air Corps.
She had several jobs as well as being a devoted housewife. She was the secretary to the president of a bank in Cicero, and later was employed as the head of the book store at a Junior High School in the North Syracuse School System. When her husband retired from the Hoadley Roofing Company they moved to Lake Seminole Resort where she was active selling real estate and all the activities of the resort. For many years her favorite hobby was painting and she won awards for some of her paintings. For many years Ethel and John were very active members of the United Methodist Church in Cicero and Seminole. Ethel set the example as a devoted wife for her husband and children. She was an outstanding housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years John Hoadley
Surviving are a son, Erwin Hoadley of Winston Salem; a daughter, Elaine Drake of Youngsville; three grandchildren, Sarah Hoadley Gibbs of Atlanta, Robert Hoadley of Santa Barbara, California, and Erin Hoadley Riutort, of Jacksonville, Florida.; and seven great-grandchildren.
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Lori Hunter Cartlidge
Youngsville
Lori Hunter Cartlidge, 55, died Monday, August 20, 2018 at her home. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio.
Mrs. Cartlidge was preceded in death by her father, James Hunter, brother, Jim Hunter and sister, Deb Wagner.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday afternoon, August 24, 2018, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Gary McNair officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Cartlidge is survived by her husband, Jim Cartlidge; her children, Travis Craft, Adam Craft, Aaron Crowle, Dallas Tharrington, Heather Loftis, Mike Cartlidge; her mother, Lillie Hunter of Van Wert, Ohio; her father-in-law, Archie King; sisters, Sherri Hunter of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Karen Callow of Ohio City, Ohio, Theresa Thomas of Van Wert, Ohio, Jan Hunter of Van Wert Ohio, and Tammy King; brother, Mark Hunter of Elida, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 S Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Cassell William ‘Billy’ Jones Jr.
Wake Forest
Perhaps it is not a star, but rather an opening in Heaven, where the love of our lost ones shine down to let us know they are with us. My husband, our Daddy, our Papa, our father-in-law and our grandfather-in-law, Cassell William “Billy” Jones Jr. died peacefully on August 21, 2018. To know him was to love him and want to emulate him. He never met a stranger, and he spent his life devoted to helping others. Our lives are forever enriched by the wonderful stories he told.
Billy was the adored, mischievous, freckle-faced son of Kathleen Poteat Jones and Cassell William Jones. He began his career in the family business, Jesse Jones Sausage Company, in Danville, Virginia. In 1967, the family and the company moved to Raleigh. Billy continued to work there for many happy years. Shortly after retiring, he began working with Ross/Deckard Architects, where he remained for 14 years as the firm’s indispensable right-hand man. Billy loved his family more than life itself…but his beloved Tar Heels were a close second! He had season tickets to basketball and football games, and lived for the start of the seasons.
Billy is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 64 years, Shelby Marshall Jones; his son, Cassell William “Bill” Jones, III and his wife Gabi; his daughter, Kimberly Jones Ross and James M. Ross, II; grandchildren Cassell William Jones, IV, Jessie Ross and husband Dave, and Sasha Ross; sister Laura Ann Jones Brann; sister-in-law Bunny S. Loftis; brother-in-law Barry Randolph Marshall and wife Phyllis; brother-in-law Beverly Ray Marshall and wife Kay, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
A casual and joyous celebration of Billy’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. with a brief remembrance at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 989 Blue Bird Lane, Wake Forest. In lieu of flowers, the family requests tribute donations be made to Billy’s caregiver, who laughed, danced and sang with him the last years of his life and provided compassionate care for Billy and the family. Please make checks payable to Shelby M. Jones, c/o SECU, P.O. Box 610, Rolesville, NC 27571, memo line account #62309246.
Billy’s last days were spent peacefully, in a Carolina Blue room at Transitions Hospice Home, where he received such amazing care and compassion from their wonderful staff. He is now finally home in the place God prepared for him, eagerly awaiting the start of Carolina’s football season, with his beloved Mama and Daddy at his side. He’s a Tar Heel born, he’s a Tar Heel bred, GO HEELS!
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Hugh Garland Becton
Rolesville
Hugh Garland Becton, 72, of Rolesville, passed away August 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1945 in Lenoir County, the oldest son of the late C.G. “Pete” and Delilah (Hyman) Becton.
Garland graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in accounting and was a Certified Public Accountant. He worked as chief fnancial officer for many years in Greenville, first at Overton’s Sports Center and later at Acculink. Garland was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed playing golf, kayaking, and fishing, and was an avid reader.
Garland is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judeth (Judy) Creech Becton of the home; daughters: Mystie Brotherton and husband, John, of Shelby, Melanie Vance and husband, Gregory, of Rolesville, Amanda Waddell and husband, David, of Four Oaks, and chosen daughter, Christina Karosy and husband, Kenneth, of Raleigh; nine grandchildren, Cassidy and Ian Brotherton, Jacob, Samuel, Noah, and Hayden Vance, Lilly Waddell and Zoey and Cayden Karosy; his brother, Darrel Becton and wife, Debra, of Kinston; and nephews Darren Becton and family of Greenville and Dustin Becton and family of Deep Run.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1581 Bethlehem Church Road, Youngsville. The family will receive guests immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Youngsville or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Foundation.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Oliver Wade Payne
Wake Forest
Oliver Wade Payne, 86, passed away at his home on August 15, 2018 after a long illness. Oliver Payne loved life. To know him was to know that life had no limits, and anything was possible no matter what the circumstances. When Oliver was a child in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, his artistic talent emerged as he taught himself to draw on the dusty windows of an old country store next to the train tracks. Each day would yield a new canvas for Oliver’s art. This humble beginning led to a lifetime of joy and a fulfilling and successful career. His legacy can be seen in his art and the family he left behind.
Oliver was born and raised in Chatham, Virginia and was one of six children. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Oliver began his artist career in the display department of Belk’s Department stores. His natural talents led to numerous national awards for his striking displays. Taking his talents and strong work ethics, Oliver with his wife, Trudy, opened Oliver Payne’s Sign of Raleigh, NC in 1975. He worked there until he retired after 30 years.
Like his mother, Oliver possessed a great love for gardening and landscaping. Oliver loved to deep-sea fish with his son and many life-long friends. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband to Trudy for 44 years.
A memorial service honoring his life was held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, August 20, 2018, at Wake Forest Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Slater officiating.
Oliver was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Shellhorse Payne, and his mother, Jenie Atkins Payne; his infant brother, James; and his sister, O Caley.
Oliver is survived by his wife Trudy Smith Payne; his daughter, Suzanne Payne Walker (husband Mike) of Danville, Virginia; his son, Charles Oliver Payne of the home, his step-daughter, Robin Owen of Wake Forest (Fiance Darryl McNeill); step-daughter Tracey Owen (husband Claude) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his brother, Muriel Payne (wife Alice) of Altavista, Virginia; sister, Shelby Gillum (husband John) of Mason, Ohio; and sister, Louise Shanaberger of Richmond, Virginia. In addition, he had six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In of flowers, donations can be made in Oliver’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of N.C. 1305 Navaho Drive Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609 or to Transitions Hospice Care of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or the Wake Forest Baptist Church Building fund 118 East South Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587.
And Oliver would say “Take a trip to the beach and go fishing”
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Frank Downing Allison
Carrboro
Frank Downing Allison, 52, of Carrboro passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on August 12, 2018. Frank was born on May 27, 1966 in Somerset, Kemtucky into an Air Force family. He lived in many places, but found a home in North Carolina where he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Frank graduated in May of 2018 with a master’s degree in social work with focus in substance use and addictions. As Coordinator for Collegiate Recovery Programs, and Clinical Addictions Counselor at UNC Chapel Hill Frank has been integral in the growing Carolina Recovery Program. Frank was passionate about students and anyone struggling with alcohol and substance abuse, who are in or seeking recovery.
Frank was often called the most courageous person in the room. His booming voice, deep laugh and big heart will be missed. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Wake Forest Alano Club at www.wakeforestalanoclub.com. The Alano Club provides a bridge to those new in recovery and was near and dear to Frank’s heart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Peggy Allison; brothers, Tom and Jim; and sister, Kathy.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, August 18th at 10 o’clock in the morning in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest.
Frank is survived by a sister, Margaret and her husband, Michael Surber; a brother, Kent and his wife, Debbie Allison; a sister, Jennifer and her husband, Donald Brogden; and sister, Cindi and her husband, Doug Gendron. Frank had many cherished relatives who will miss him deeply, including nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
David Graham Thompson
Wake Forest
David Graham Thompson, 61, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. David was born and raised in Rocky Mount and after graduating from Rocky Mount Senior High, he attended the Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee. After receiving his degree, he returned to Raleigh to begin his mechanical career working with Honda Motorcycles at Honda of Raleigh followed by a long and successful career in the Honda automotive industry as a Honda Technician at Leith Honda, Raleigh, Tech Auto, Durham and Leith Honda, Cary. He also enjoyed a part-time career as a videographer with Musten Communications. Televising NCSU Women’s Basketball and hockey were his favorite events.
David loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, re-building cars, golfing, boating, camping, skiing, hiking, photography, and videography. He could build anything and fix anything. He was the go-to-guy in his circle of family and friends and enjoyed every opportunity to help. David will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Renee Vivian Thompson; devoted daughters, Rebecca Ann “Becca” Thompson and Mary Theresa Thompson, both of Wake Forest; brothers, Michael Thompson and wife, Sydney ,of Cary and Greg Thompson and wife, Lisa, of Greensboro; and an extended family of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly; and his three “grand-dogs”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ross Thompson and Anne Thompson Walker; stepfather, Rev. Dr. J. Marshall Walker; brother, Glenn Thompson; parents-in-law, Frank and Mary Vivian and his beloved dog, Goldie.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to Brain Support Network at www.brainsupportnetwork.org, or PO Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026 or to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A visitation will be held to Celebrate David’s Life on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road., Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400. David’s funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday August 24, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road., Raleigh. Reception to follow at the church.
Gerardo Hernandez Rivera
Raleigh
Gerardo Hernandez Rivera, 41, of Raleigh, passed away August 15, 2018 due to complications from being struck by lightning. Gerardo was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in Raleigh for the past eight years. He was a member of Iglesia Cristiana El Alfarero in Knightdale and was a truck driver for Delta Gypsum. Gerardo was a great and humble man, he was always helping others in any way that he could. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock, Tuesday morning, August 21, 2018 at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.
Gerardo is survived by his wife of 22 years, Damaris Davila-Hernandez; children Gerardo, Geradiel, Gediel and Yarmaris Hernandez, all of Raleigh; parents, Yolanda Rivera and Gerardo Hernandez of Puerto Rico; sister, Maria Y. Hernandez of Raleigh; extended family and friends.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the special angels for their prayers, donations, encouragement and support they have given the family during this time.
A service pf Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
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