Janet Allison Glaser
1938-2016
Raleigh
Janet Allison Glaser, 78, Raleigh died peacefully in her home on August 14, 2016. She was with her husband, Rollin, and daughter, Allison. Janet suffered a long illness that incapacitated her physically, yet did not dilute her indomitable spirit and love for life.
Funeral services were held on at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, August 17, 2016, at Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh. Burial will take place on Friday, August 19, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Janet was a Northwestern University speech education graduate and member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She began her career as an elementary school teacher. She subsequently became a successful real estate broker in Santa Barbara, California.
She had a life-long passion for the arts in each city she lived in, Santa Barbara, Houston, Santa Fe, and Raleigh. She particularly loved the opera and served on the Houston Grand Opera Board of Directors. She was chairman of the board of directors for the Longleaf Opera in Durham. Currently she was on the board of directors for the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York.
Janet is survived by her husband, Rollin Glaser of Raleigh; her daughter, Allison St. Clair, also of Raleigh; and three grandchildren, Victoria, Alexander, and Augustus.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janet’s memory to the charity of your choice in support of the arts or education.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Helen Wortham Poole
Raleigh
Helen Wortham Poole, 89, of Raleigh, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Litchford Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh. She was born August 7, 1927, in Wake County, the daughter of the late William Phillip Wortham and Rena Young Wortham.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. George Campeau officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Helen was a loving and devoted mother. She loved shopping, and had the clothes and shoes to prove it. She enjoyed sewing, puzzles and horseback riding. She traveled extensively with her late husband, Wyatt Macklin Poole, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows with family and friends at Hillcrest Baptist Church and going on a cruise.
She is survived by her daughters, Terry Poole Martin, and her husband, Tim, of Raleigh, and Kim Poole Thomas, and her husband, J.T., of Wendell; son, Wyatt “Lin” Poole Jr., and his wife, Trisha, of Melbourne, Florida; sister, Grace Wortham Miller, of Columbia, South Carolina; grandchildren, Phillip A. Martin, Tambra M. Campeau, Rachael A. Thomas, J. Austin Thomas, Wyatt Macklin Poole III; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Martin, Faith Campeau, Ethan Campeau, Heather Martin, Aurora-Nysa Thomas, Tristain Thomas.
Memorials may be directed to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3800 Hillcrest Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610.
Pallbearers were George Campeau, Phillip Martin, Ethan Campeau, Austin Thomas, Bobby Saykosy, and Wyatt Macklin Poole III.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Paul Hotten McGrann
Raleigh
Paul Hotten McGrann of Raleigh died in the late afternoon of Monday, August 8, 2016. He was born on April 9, 1933, in Colchester, Illinois, to the late Samuel and Mae Hotten McGrann.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2016, at the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester, Illinois.
He is grieved for and survived by his children, Paula K. McGrann, William H. McGrann, and Joseph L. McGrann, all of Raleigh; sisters, Ann Powell of Macomb, Illinois, and Rachel Louderman of Colchester, Illinois; as well as by his three granddaughters.
Paul graduated from Western Illinois University after proudly serving on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean for the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He then worked as an engineer for the Department of Defense until he retired from the Rock Island Arsenal and moved to Raleigh with his now-deceased wife, Claudia Jane McGrann (nee Hodges), in 1993. In addition to spending time with his family, Paul enjoyed learning and traveling throughout the United States – as well as playing bridge in several bridge clubs and online.
Memorials may be made to any veteran’s support organization or to the charity of the donor’s choice. You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at www.brightfunerals.com or www.jonesmortuaryfh.com.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Wake Forest and Jones Mortuary, Colchester, IL.
Jerry Ronald Early
Jerry Ronald Early, 71, of Youngsville passed away Wednesday morning, August 10, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Buncombe County, the son of the late Rosa Lavena Norman Early and Dwight Gladstone Early.
Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon August 13, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Cottrell officiating. Burial was in the Wake Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Early is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Jones Early; his children, Alice Faye Early, Lois Ann Simpson, Linda Jean Learn and Jerry Ronald EarlyJr.; sisters, Lillie Fite and Nancy Worley; brothers, Donald Early and Richard Early; grandchildren, Tabatha, Samatha, David, Jason, Stephen, Paul , John, Thomas, Jerry, III, and Katelyn; 7 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Stephen Carper, Katelyn Early, Jason Early, Jerry Early III, Paul Johnson, Jamie Underwood, and Thomas Underwood.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Catherine Ray Truelove
Louisburg
Catherine Ray Truelove, 71, of Louisburg died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at her home. She was born October 7, 1944, in Robeson County, the daughter of James Ray and Eunice Bounds Ray. Catherine was a waitress for many years.
No services have been planned.
Catherine is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Truelove; son, Jim Bounds of Durham; daughter, Debra Ray of Louisburg; granddaughter, Dana Atkins of Louisburg; great-grandchildren, Katelyn High, Natalie Alston, Jalen Alston, Chloe Peppers, Kevin Peppers; brother, Wilson Ray of Red Springs; and sisters, Patsy Carter of Franklinton, and Betty Johnson and Linda Joyner of Middlesex.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy Ray and Tommy Ray.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Ruby James Sammons
Wake Forest
Ruby James Sammons, 81, of Wake Forest passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Warren County, the daughter of the late Annie Bell Short James and John Richard James.
Ruby was a beautiful, vibrant, joyous southern lady. She would strike up a conversation with anyone she met, putting them at ease with her smile and her stories. She thought of her friends as family, always giving her time and company. Ruby will be missed dearly, but we are comforted to know that she’s up in heaven, planning her next beach vacation and dancing with that perfect “Rubi” hairdo.
A funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2016 ,at the Wake Forest United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Warren Plains Memorial Gardens in Norlina.
Mrs. Sammons is survived by her husband, Charlie Sammons; a son, Bennett Mustian and wife, Janet; grandchildren, Brandi Hoy, Jessie Mustian and Rick Mustian; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Crosby Hoy; and sisters, Judy Rivers, Lou Hayes, Selma Hayes and Mildred Wright.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wake Forest United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship building.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Justin Haywood Lloyd
Louisburg
Justin Haywood Lloyd, the son of Jennifer DeEtte Lloyd of Louisburg, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016. Justin brought laughter everywhere he went and his humor was unlike any. Even though his health declined over the past several years, he always had a positive outlook. Never a complainer, he always said he “felt good, can’t complain.”
Justin will be terribly missed by the people he knew so very well, but by those he knew through social media, because they were CF patients in other states or countries around the world. He was always comparing CF stories with them to see what medicines or techniques were being used in other places. He loved to research everything CF and to make sure he was getting whatever the newest and best treatments were available.
Being a volunteer fireman for the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, he was recently made an Honorary Lifetime Member of the YVFD. He loved being a part of the fire department and helping in the community.
Justin was also an avid animal lover. Animals of all kinds, but especially dogs. His Siberian Husky, Luna, is the pride of his heart. She is truly his best friend and he loved taking her everywhere with him so everyone could see how beautiful and smart she was.
Justin touched so many people with his kind words, sympathic understanding, and his positive attitude towards life. He was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church and was active in the church and community when his health permitted. The family will be accepting friends and visitors at Justin’s home.
The family would like to thank everyone that visited, called, emailed, sent cards and/or food during the times when he was hospitalized over the past several years. Your continued love and support has meant the world to us and we ask for your continued prayers, and support in the coming days.
Justin was predeceased by his mother, Jennifer Dette Lloyd, and great-grandparents, Haywood and Stella Wiggins and George Thomas Lloyd. He is survived by his grandmother, Ann Stacy Lloyd; aunt and uncle, Mike and Janet White; cousins, Shane and Kevin; grandparents, Tommie and Jennie Lloyd (mom and dad); uncles, Ricky Wiggins and Guy Wiggins and wife, Debby; cousins, Megan Wiggins, and Brandon Wiggins and wife, Rebecca; and cousin, Ada.
A funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2016, at Flat Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary McNair officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Youngsville Fire Department, P.O. Box 164, Youngsville, NC 27596 or to the Franklin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 338, Youngsville, NC 27596.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
