Kathy Mangum Davis
Wake Forest
Kathy Mangum Davis, 70, passed away on Sunday evening, June 2, 2019, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Esther Murray Mangum and Sam Mangum. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Davis; a grandson, Sonny; and her husband, W. Earl Davis.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2019, at the Bailey Family Cemetery on Hasentree Golf Course in Wake Forest with Rev. Rodney Harp officiating.
Kathy is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Davis Smith and husband, Vernon, of Zebulon; and grandchildren, Rebecca, Jacob, Rachel and Benjamin.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Claire Frances Cosgrove
Raleigh
Claire Frances Cosgrove, 97, passed away June 10, 2019 at Falls River Village. She was born on February 2, 1922 in Essex County, New Jersey. Mrs. Cosgrove was a secretary for Wagner Electric in East Hanover, New Jersey for 37 years before retiring.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 14, 2019, at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Burial followed in Raleigh Memorial Park.
Mrs. Cosgrove is survived by her daughters, Carol and husband, Warren, of Wake Forest and Patricia and husband, Leslie, of New Jersey; grandchildren, Stacy and husband, Jonathan, of Wake Forest, Bryan and wife, Amy, of Wake Forest; Eric and wife, Janine, and Lauren of New Jersey; and great-grandchildren, Laurel, Ronan, Elise and Paige.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Jimmie Lee Smith
Raleigh
Jimmie Lee Smith, 85, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born July 4, 1933 as the oldest child of Hazel Hester Smith and Ralto W. Smith. Jimmie grew up in Forsyth County.
Jimmie married Dorothy Speas in 1954 and served in the military at Fort Bliss, Texas. After his time in the Army, Jimmie and Dorothy returned to North Carolina where he attended North Carolina State University, getting a bachelor of science degree in animal husbandry. His work career included serving as county extension agent and 4-H advisor for Person County. However his true calling was found quite by accident after moving his family from Roxboro to Raleigh for a job with a fertilizer company.
After being laid off unexpectedly, he needed to find a job quickly and took a job at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School teaching vocational agriculture and horticulture classes. What Jimmie thought would be a temporary position became a passion for him and changed his life as well as many others. Jimmie did not choose the teaching profession; instead it chose him.
In addition to teaching, Jimmie volunteered with the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association and served on the Wake County Agribusiness Council. In 2010 Jimmie was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in Agriculture.
Jimmie was a member of Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church for over 50 years serving as an elder and deacon. Although Jimmie filled many roles within his church, he is most remembered as a Sunday School greeter serving as an honorary Dad or Grandpa to many. He also spent many hours each week delivering audio tapes of the previous Sunday’s church service to shut-ins and visiting church family members.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Williard Smith and Jerry Roger Smith, two granddaughters; Emma and Olivia Smith and his wife of 64 years, Dorothy.
Survivors include sisters, Betty Willard, Phyllis Dyson and husband, John, and Nancy Wall and husband, Jimmy; daughter Susan Smith; son Charles Smith and wife, Suzanne; and granddaughter, Lydia Smith.
There will be an opportunity for visitation Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bright Funeral Home.
Burial will be Thursday afternoon, June 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Raleigh Memorial Gardens, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh.
A memorial service with an opportunity to visit with family will be held at 11 a.m Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh.
The family would like to express gratitude to the staff at Morningside of Raleigh Senior Living Community and Transitions LifeCare for the care Jimmie received.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: North Carolina Future Farmers of American Association, In memory of Jimmie Smith, NCSU Campus, Box 7654, Raleigh, NC 27695-7654, Phone: 919-515-4206 OR Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, (and designated for either Christian Education Committee or Worship Committee), In memory of Jimmie Smith, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Jimmie had an amazing gift for finding a connection with every person he met and shared kindness the way God intended. He will be missed.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919) 556-5811
Marilyn Daulton Fishbaugh
Louisburg
Marilyn Daulton Fishbaugh, 79, passed June 12, 2019 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.
She was born August 27, 1939 in Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Edward Russell Daulton and Lillian Ward Daulton.
Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law and a faithful member of Grace Assembly of God. She loved to sing and was known for her beautiful smile.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Howard Fishbaugh; three daughters, Linda Hawley Isbell (Mark), Sharon Pulliam (David), and Melissa Harris (Tommy); and six grandchildren, Andrew Pulliam, Elizabeth Harris Lyons (Aaron), Josh Pulliam, Mackenzie Harris, Elizabeth Hawley and Natalie Harris.
The funeral was held Friday, June 14, 2019, at Grace Assembly of God in Wake Forest. Interment followed in Pine Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Zebulon.
Contributions to a memorial fund for medical and funeral expenses can be made to Grace Assembly of God 2405 Wait Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919) 556-5811
Benjamin Franklin Seagroves Jr.
Franklinton
Benjamin Franklin Seagroves Jr., 53, died Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born December 26, 1965 to the late Benjamin Franklin Seagroves and Shirley Ann Daniel Seagroves. Benjamin was a very loving and caring person. He loved his family, his pets and helping people. He enjoyed science fiction movies and collectables.
He is survived by a sister, Janet Seagroves of Raleigh; and brothers, Chris Seagroves of Wake Forest and Jason Seagroves of Louisburg.
A funeral was held at Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. Burial followed in Wake Forest Cemetery.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919) 556-5811
Douglas Alan Darch Sr.
Wake Forest
Douglas Alan Darch Sr., 92, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Duke Raleigh Hospital. He was born in Lake Wood, Ohio, the son of the late Elfrieda Elizabeth Kolbe Darch and Fred A. Darch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Cattell Darch, in 2011. Mr. Darch was a retired dairy farmer.
A funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning June 29, 2019, at Woodland Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Darch is survived by his children, Laura D. Allen of Wake Forest, Douglas Darch Jr. and wife, Karen, of Barrington, Illinois, Dr. Lee Darch of Wake Forest, Theodore “Ted” Darch and wife, Melody, of Atlanta, Georgia, David Darch and wife, Carrie, of Winthrop, Washington, and Glen Darch of Louisburg; a sister; Martha Hisey of Bellevue, Washington; three nephews; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Woodland Baptist Church Building Fund, 190 Woodland Church Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest, NC (919-556-5811)
