Alfred ‘Al’ Anthony Correia
Wake Forest
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Alfred “Al” Anthony Correia, who passed away at his home in Wake Forest on August 21, 2016, at the age of 77.
He was born in Danbury, Connecticutt, on February 27, 1939, and had lived there for most of his life until moving to North Carolina two years ago. He was an accountant for over 30 years. Alfred was active during his life in The Exchange Club and motor homing.
Alfred is predeceased by his parents, Jose and Maria (Bernardino) Correia. Survivors include his loving wife, Donna, of 51 years; his two sons, Mark Correia of Olympia, Washington, and Benjamin Correia and daughter-in- law, Tennette, of Bethel, Connecticutt; his one daughter, Jessica (Correia) Culver and son-in-law, James, of Wake Fores; three grandchildren, Kenna Correia, Lawson Correia, and Ella Culver; one brother, Manuel Correia and sister-in-law, Rose, of Danbury, Connecticutt; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service will be held at 11o’clock Monday morning, August 29, 2016, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest. The family asks that no flowers be sent. Instead, donations can be made to your favorite charity.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service. (919) 556-5811
Kimberly F. Dotterer
Wake Forest
Kimberly F. Dotterer, 38, of Wake Forest passed away on Tuesday evening, August 16, 2016, at Duke Medical Center in Durham. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Betsy Hofstead Sawicki and the late James Sawicki.
Kimberly is survived by her husband, Pryde E. Dotterer; a daughter, Leena F. Dotterer; mother, Betsy Sawicki; and sister; Kristi DiRocco and husband, Matt.
A memorial visitation was held Monday afternoon, August 22, 2016, at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
John Shearer Irwin
Raleigh
Just after midnight with a full moon lighting his way, my husband and best friend ceased to be in pain from a 13 ½ year battle with mantle cell lymphoma.
A gentleman and a scholar, John Irwin was a good and kind man with a zest for life. He was considered unique in his field of meteorology. He never said an unkind word about anyone and only saw the best in people.
John and his wife, Rhonda, proved to be better together than apart in their 26-year marriage. His love for his family, brother Joe, twin sisters Sue and Sarah, brother-in-law Darald, sister-in-law Gailyn and a host of nieces and nephews was unending. His love also carried over to Rhonda’s parents, Bruce and Voncile. He had a host of friends who enjoyed his wit and humor along with co-workers in the scientific world who benefitted from his expansive knowledge and desire to make a difference.
John enjoyed duplicate bridge, shag dancing and studying astronomy with the Raleigh Astronomy Club. He loved spending time at our condo on Topsail Island, usually with a good book in his hand.
John earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Maryland University and a master’s degree in Meteorology from N.C. State University. He served in the Air Force for four years.
John loved his science. He made substantial contributions toward the development and application of air quality models during his tenure at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the US Environmental Protection Agency in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. He is internationally recognized because of his numerous research papers in many scientific journals and his research collaborations with national and European scientists. John helped develop air pollution models that are being used worldwide.
In recognition of John’s lifetime commitment to the advancement of science and its application to environmental policy-making, contributions to John’s memory may be made to “John S. Irwin Scientific Legacy Fund” and mailed to: C/O CNCC-AMS, 303 Glasgow Rd., Cary, NC 27511.
In lieu of a formal service, a celebration of John’s life will be announced at a later date.
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Stephen Tremont and Dr. Richard Adelman for taking such good care of John all these years.
“Rest easy now my love. Your Rhonda”
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Hubert M. Loyd Jr.
Franklinton
Hubert M. Loyd Jr., 89, of Franklinton died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Hubert was born March 13, 1927 in Franklin County, the son of the late Hubert M. Loyd Sr. and Macy L. Pleasants. He farmed most of his life as well as being a carpenter. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman but his family was the most important thing in his life to him.
Funeral services were held at 12 o’clock Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016, in The Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Thomas officiating. Burial was in Youngsville Town Cemetery.
Hubert is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Altene Hamilton Loyd of Franklinton; five children, Tony Hamilton and wife, Linda, of Angier, Donna Wright and husband, Jim, of Franklinton, Sandy Loyd of Willow Springs, Randy Loyd and wife, Barbara, of Efland, and Danny Loyd and wife, Donna, of Clayton; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a brother, Julian; and three sisters, Helen, Joan and Edna.
Hubert’s family wishes to thank the staff of Universal Healthcare and Transitions Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided to Mr. Loyd and his family.
Pallbearers were Tony Hamilton, Randy Loyd, Danny Loyd, Jim Wright, and Michael Hamilton.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
William Vernon Keith Jr.
Wake Forest
William Vernon Keith Jr., 83, of Wake Forest died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Rex Hospital. He was born March 5, 1933, in Wake County, the son of the late Iva Harrison and William Vernon Keith Sr.
Mr. Keith was a farmer and was employed for 35 years with Westinghouse, retiring in 1991. He was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, where he served as trustee, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and choir director.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, August 20, 2016, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Harrison and the Rev. Adam Ivey. Burial was in the Keith Family Cemetery.
Mr. Keith is survived by his wife, Peggy Ray Keith; sons, Ricky V. Keith and his wife, Susan, and Bart Keith and his wife, Angela, all of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Matthew Keith and his wife, Kim, Rebecca Tartick and her husband, Andrew, Rachel Bailey and her husband, Jonathan, Emily Stegmann and her husband, Brian, Anna Heustis and her husband, Seth, and Will Keith and his fiancée, Catherine Helms; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Davis and her husband, Doc, of Wake Forest; brother, Benny Keith and his wife, Sandra, of Wake Forest; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Ted Lowery, Donald Bailey, Tony Harrison, Curtis Harrison, Manley Jones, and Larry Ray.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
