William Lee Bunn
Raleigh
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, William (Bill) Bunn went home to dwell eternally with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Franklin County to the late George Oliver Bunn and Eunice Sykes Bunn. His life had a profound impact on the lives of all those he touched. He loved his family and friends, but most of all, he loved his Lord whom he faithfully served.
From a humble upbringing on the family farm, Booty (as he was known to his family and intimate friends) served his country with honor and went on to serve his clients at the Bradsher and Bunn insurance agency with integrity.
He sacrificially gave of himself and his heart to Shelby, his wife of 60 years. He adored his children and grandchildren, and admittedly found his greatest joy in spending time with them. Known for his hugs and his smile, he shared his warmth freely with them all. He also loved his brothers and sisters as well as his brothers and sisters in Christ at Friendship Baptist Church in Raleigh where he was a founding member and at Christ Baptist Church in Raleigh where he served as an elder and worshipped until the time of his home going. He mentored countless young couples over the years, many of whom recalled to him in his final days on earth the influence he had on their lives.
A lifelong fan of NASCAR, he fulfilled his desire to drive a race car at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, reaching a top speed of 165 mph. An avid water skier, he took up downhill skiing at the age of 55 which he mastered with equal skill.
He lived a full and rich life. We loved him deeply and will miss him immensely until we are once again united in heaven!
The funeral service was held Tuesday evening, May 15, 2018, at Christ Baptist Church. Burial was Wednesday morning at Duke Memorial Baptist Church in Louisburg.
Mr. Bunn is survived by his wife, Shelby Swanson Bunn; children, Vicky Loblein and husband, Bob, of Wake Forest and William David Bunn of Raleigh; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Philip Bunn of Raleigh and Jamie O’Briant of Roxboro; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Mr. Bunn was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Young.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to Christ Baptist Church, 400 Newton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 for missions programs.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
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Peggy Sue Roueche Lackey
Statesville
Peggy Sue Roueche Lackey, 77, of Statesville passed away May 12, 2018, at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Grover Lackey; daughter, Stephanie Krueger and husband, Kurt, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Benjamin Kurt and Emily Susanna; and brother, John Edward Roueche II of Austin, Texas.
Sue was born in Iredell County to the late John Edward and Mary Grace Harris Roueche. She was a caretaker at heart and split her time in retirement between her home in Statesville and Raleigh in order to be closer to her greatest passion, her grandchildren.
A celebration of Sue’s life followed by visitation with the family will be held at 6 o’clock Thursday evening, May 17, 2018, at Oakdale Baptist Church at 585 Mocksville Highway in Statesville. A graveside service will be held at 11 o’clock Friday morning, May 18, 2018, at Raleigh Memorial Park at 7501 Glenwood Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 or to the Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Bessie Loletta Preddy
Youngsville
Bessie Loletta Preddy, 96, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Flossie Williams Young and Tom Young, and was preceded in death by sisters and the love of her life, her husband, Jesse Ed Preddy Sr.
A funeral service was held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, May 16, 2018, at Oak Level Christian Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Preddy is survived by her sons, Jesse Ed Preddy Jr. and wife, Karen, and Tommy Preddy; grandson, David Preddy and wife, Katie, and Steven Preddy and fiancé, Heidi; great-grandson, Dean Preddy; niece Colleen Jones and husband, Bill; and caretaker Margaret Williams.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Elsie S. Wright
Raleigh
Elsie S. Wright, 82, of Raleigh died May 12, 2018 at her home in Raleigh. She was born December 23, 1935, a daughter of the late David and Alta (Watkins) Stell. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 2002.
A funeral service was held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Wake Cross Roads Cemetery.
Elsie is survived by her three children, Edward Carl Wright, Ted Michael Wright, and Jeanne Wright Moore; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronnie and Donnie Stell.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Timothy Earl ‘TJ’ Pearce Jr.
Louisburg
Timothy “TJ” Pearce passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, at WakeMed. He was born in Wake County, the son of Belinda Davis Pearce and Tim Pearce.
“TJ” loved life and making everyone laugh. He was a hard worker and loved hunting and fishing. He had been a member of the Stony Hill Fire Department and was looking to join the Bunn Fire Department. He never met a stranger.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2018, at the Stony Hill Baptist Church.
“TJ” is survived by his wife, Kinsey Jones Ingold Pearce; parents, Belinda Davis and Tim Pearce of Wake Forest; a sister, Nikki Holloway and husband, L.D., of Franklinton; a niece and nephew, Maddox and Kendall Holloway; his grandmothers, Susie Davis of Wake Forest and Kay Jackson of Florida; mother- and father-in-laws; Jill and Tommy Beverly of Wake Forest and Gary Ingold of Raleigh, brother-in-law; Gray Ingold and his wife, Malorie, of Wake Forest; his grandmother-in-law, Charlene Burke of Brown Sumitt; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
“TJ” was preceded in death by his grandfathers; William “Sweet Pea” Davis and Bobby Pearce.
Memorial contributions can be made to the “TJ’s expenses fund” at the Fidelity Bank.
Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service at the Stony Hill Baptist Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Alison H. Mount
Raleigh
Alison Hamilton Mount met Jesus face-to-face on Saturday, May 12, 2018, following a courageous journey with leukemia over the last two months. However, Alison was truly celebrated by her family on her 84th birthday on April 30th!
Alison and her sister, Connie, were born and raised in Fieldsboro, New Jersey, to Frederick Dalton & Alice Edith Brettell Hamilton. She was surrounded with love from close-by family and enjoyed her friends at school and Fieldsboro United Methodist Church.
Alison always wanted to be a nurse and graduated from Mercer Hospital School of Nursing in Trenton in 1954. She continued as an RN at Mercer Hospital for 35 years before retiring. She even met her husband, Richard Leon Mount, at Mercer while caring for his mother. Rich and Alison were married after a short three-month courtship on April 9th, 1955. They lived in Trenton for eight years and welcomed two sons, Jim and David, before building a house and moving to Columbus, New Jersey. Alison raised her family there until moving to Raleigh in 2010 once her great-grandchildren began to be born in North Carolina!
Alison enjoyed crossword puzzles, painting, playing bridge, cross-stitch, knitting, decorating homemade cakes and chocolate candy, as well as reading one to three books at a time! She was quite the hostess in her home, whether it was for book or bridge club, Sunday dinner, a P.E.O. meeting or the annual Christmas Eve party in Columbus. Even in Raleigh Alison was known for her hospitality, whether preparing dinner for neighbors in The Enclave or hosting a tea in her home for the sweet members of the Ruth Bible Sunday School from Bay Leaf Baptist.
She loved to travel and the State of Maine became a favorite for her and her Rich. They bought a “camp” in Portage Lake in 1989 and spent every summer there after Alison’s retirement. She quickly made lifetime friends in Maine and has relished those happy memories including welcoming her four grandsons with dozens of chocolate chip cookies when they came for a visit!
Alison was preceded in death by her husband and parents. She is survived by her two sons and their families, as well as her sister and family. The sons and their families are, James Richard and Amy Mount of Raleigh, along with Stephen Hamilton and Robin Mount of Edenton plus great-granddaughters, Addison and Annabeth and Tyler Willis and Rachel Mount, also of Raleigh, along with great-grandsons, Leland, Grafton and Haddon, The other son, David Lawrence and Sheryl Mount, as well as their sons, Joshua David and Jeremiah David of Mount Holly, New Jersey, Alison’s sister, Constance and William Lloyd of El Cajon, California and their nine children and their families.
Family received friends on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Bay Leaf Baptist Church and celebrated Alison’s life at 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
