Matthew Selden Wallace
Raleigh
Mathew Selden Wallace, born August 13, 1969, 46 years old of Raleigh, was carried home by our Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family July 2, 2016. Matthew was born in Beckley, West Virginia, to George Selden Wallace III and Nancy Dillon Burns. He grew up in Huntington, West Virginia, with his brothers George Selden (Brud), Ryan and stepbrother Patrick. Matthew graduated from West Virginia University. Shortly after, Matthew moved to Raleigh to begin his 25-year career as a financial advisor, first with Merrill Lynch and ending his career with his solid team, Wallace Regner with Morgan Stanley.
In the beginning of his career, Matthew met the love of his life, Lori. They were married 19 years and have two amazing daughters, Emily-Kate (Kate) and Ryannbrooke (Brooke). He adored his family and was the most present father and husband, showering all three of his girls with unconditional love.
Matthew served his community by coaching his daughter’s basketball team at North Raleigh Christian Academy and coaching their junior varsity softball team with his brother Brud, winning back to back championships. He was passionate about The Continuous Blessings Foundation and Holt Brother’s Foundation. It was not uncommon for Matthew to give to anyone down on his or her luck or a child in need. His big- hearted nature was an enormously fine quality of who he was. Matthew was a member of Bay Leaf Baptist Church and always kept God as his center and instilled this faith into his girls. He loved to travel with his family, especially to their home on Emerald Isle. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed listening to country music. Matthew had the ability to make anyone laugh effortlessly. He was the nucleus of his family and team at Morgan Stanley. He was taken from this world too soon.
Matthew is admired by his family and will be sorely missed by his wife, Lori; daughters, Kate and Brooke; brother, Brud and sister-in-law Rita; step-brother, Patrick and sister-in-law Jyll; mother, Nancy Burns and step-father, Rowland; father, George and step-mother Pat; step-grandmother, Toni Breihan; his niece, Scotti Lane and nephew, Jackson; close aunts, uncles, loving cousins and special friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Ryan.
A celebration of Matt’s life will be held at 11 o’clock Thursday morning, July 7, 2016, at Bay Leaf Baptist Church followed by a reception at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Continuous Blessings Foundation, 8901 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Stephen Charles Joyce
Wake Forest
Stephen Charles Joyce, 80, died July 2, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Joyce was born in Ellsworth, Maine, on June 24, 1936, the son of the late Rachel Moulden and Charles Henry Joyce. He was employed for many years with IBM, first as a service repair technician and retiring as a writer for the manuals the technicians used to complete the repairs. He spent his spare time enjoying woodworking, genealogy, following NASCAR and gardening. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced at Woodland Baptist Church. Mr. Joyce will be interred at a later date in the Swan’s Island Cemetery, Swan’s Island, Maine.
Mr. Joyce is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Clardy Joyce, of the home; daughter, Kathy J. George, and her husband, Jan, of Franklinton; son, Dale Joyce of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Natasha Lockerman, and her wife, Shelley, Brittany Aiken and her husband, Jason, Randi Walkerson, and her husband, Joey, Melissa Kiker, and her husband, Christopher; eight great-grandchildren; and two great -great-grandchildren
Memorials may be directed to the Swan’s Island Cemetery Repair Fund, c/o Gwen May, 218 Minturn Road, Swan’s Island, Maine, 04685.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Noah Capps
Middlesex
Noah Capps, 88, of Middlesex died Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Oliver House in Wendell. Mr. Capps was born and raised in Johnston County. He was educated as a watchmaker, and employed in the jewelry business for many years. Noah was a member of the Rotary Club of Cary and a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for over 22 years. He loved to farm, fish, and hunt.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2016, at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. James Pearce and the Rev. Jackie Raper officiating. Entombment was in the church cemetery.
Noah is survived by his wife, Clentis Rose Phillips Capps of the home; children, John Capps and his wife, Lynette, of Apex, Barbara Elliott and her husband, Mark, of Zebulon, Cindy Armstrong and her husband, Jon, of Wendell, Loyria Capps and her partner, Tammy, of Fuquay, Melvin Capps and his wife, Linda, of Garner, and Noah Capps Jr. and his wife, Wendy, of Middlesex; grandchildren, Brandon Capps and his wife, Cindy, Bradley Capps and his wife, Stephanie, Jessica Elliott, Justin Elliott, Jeremy Elliott and Brooke, Elizabeth Armstrong, Rachel Armstrong, Amanda Casper, Adam Casper, Anna Capps, Taylor Capps; great-grandchildren, Turner, Allie Grace, Shelby, Joshua, Christian; sister, JoAnn Townsend of Middlesex; several step-brothers and step-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, 758 Friendship Church Road, Middlesex, NC 27557.
Pallbearers were Brandon Capps, Bradley Capps, Dwight Capps, Jeremy Elliott, Justin Elliott, and Phillip Blackley.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Micah Christopher Payne
Wake Forest
Micah Christopher Payne, 41, of Wake Forest died unexpectedly on June 28, 2016, at his home in Wake Forest.
A memorial service was held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, July 2, 2016, at Christ Covenant Church.
Micah was born in Charleston County, South Carolina, the son of Joyce Elaine Wadkins and Gary Eugene Payne. He graduated high school in Germany and relocated back to the U.S., moving from Alabama to North Carolina in 2012. He was employed with Advance Auto Parts. Micah, the “Gentle Giant,” will be missed by all of his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Micah is survived by his brother, Roger Payne, and his wife, Lisa, of Simpsonville, South Carolina; nephews, Alec and Landon; and his nieces, Haley, Caroline and Erin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Micah’s memory be sent to Tri-County Intergroup Association of Alcoholics Anonymous
3948 Browning Place Room 347, Raleigh, NC 27609
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919) 556-5811.
William Clyde Bryson
October 13, 1939 – June 29, 2016
Raleigh
William Clyde “Bill” Bryson Jr. of Raleigh ended his earthly journey on June 29, 2016, after a life filled with a rewarding career, meaningful service to his community, and fulfilling relationships with his soulmate Phyllis, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a child growing up in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he was called “Muscles” because of his eagerness to take on ambitious tasks in spite of his small stature. Bill met his sweetheart, Phyllis, in high school and they wed after Officer Candidate School in 1962. They began their life together in Hawaii as Bill started his career in the Navy.
Bill and Phyllis provided a loving and nurturing home in Fairfax, Virginia, for their four children: Joyce, Diane, Billy and Jennifer. Bill often told others that he wanted to spend money making memories rather than buying things. He made these memories with many family adventures, early morning bike rides, project cars, a two-story tree house, heart-shaped pizzas, and backyard ice rinks. He fostered an environment that encouraged dreaming and aspiring to do great things.
Bill believed in leaving a place better than you found it, and he served others by coaching his kids’ sports teams, helping neighbors, and serving on HOA boards and as president of the community’s swim club. Bill saw the best in everyone and had an unwavering trust in God’s perfect plan. His kind and humble spirit inspired those around him.
Bill was director of the Naval Telecommunication Automation Center and implemented the first automatic fleet telecommunications system, which changed communications worldwide. He oversaw the development of the White House communication system and later received an award for his innovative program to back up naval satellite communications.
Upon retirement to Raleigh, Bill was active with the Gideons, shared the Gospel at the Wake County jail, and developed the Volunteer Support System used by Republican parties across the State of North Carolina. Bill did everything in his power to encourage everyone to vote.
Bill will be remembered with affection and admiration by his loving wife, Phyllis; his children, Joyce McPherson (Garth), Diane Wallace (Steve), Bill Bryson III (Lara) and Jennifer Robinson (Paul); his 18 grandchildren: Heather McPherson Carter, Alexie, Duncan, Andrew, David, Grace, Connor, Luke and Emily McPherson; Ashley and Kaitlin Wallace; Clyde, Royce and Andrew Bryson; and Kathryn, Anna, Bryce and Meredith Robinson; and his great-grandchildren: Zeddy and Cyrus Carter.
Bay Leaf Baptist Church will host visitation Thursday, July 7, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m. and a memorial service Friday, July 8, 2016 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International Raleigh North Camp; P.O. Box 99557; Raleigh, NC 27624.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 405 S, Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. 919 556-5811.
Lilian Gerda Hicks
Greensboro
Lilian Gerda Hicks, 72, of Greensboro peacefully passed away on June 29, 2016, at Beacon Place Hospice Home in Greensboro surrounded by her family.
Lilian is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Hicks of the home; step-daughter, Diane Sutton and husband, Bill, of Youngsville; step-grandson, Anthony Hicks and wife, Melissa, of Franklinton; and her special dog, Rebel. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Gustav of Sweden, and mother, Selma Armilde Tamburg of Canada.
She fought a long sickness and also cancer. But now there is no more cancer or tears. She is in heaven and smiling again.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
