Juana Maria’ Cardona Alvarez
Raleigh
Juana Maria’ Cardona Alvarez, 22, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. Juana was born in Colombia and raised in Japan. She was studying at Wake Tech College in Raleigh.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Primera Asamblea De Dios de Raleigh in Knightdale.
Juana is survived by her mother and step-father, Maria Francey Uchida and Harumi Uchida; her father and step-mother, Andres Cardona and Margarita Cardona; sister, Sayuri Uchida; half-sister, Daniela Cardona; and half-brother, Samuel Cardona.
A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Lucretia Ann Bailey
Winston-Salem
Lucretia Ann Bailey, 84, passed on to be with her glorious Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born April 29, 1932 in Pulaski, New York, to the late Leroy Coffie and the late Lelia LaCelle Coffie. Lucretia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert H. Bailey; a son, Donald G. Buck; a daughter, Deborah Jean Gilbert; and a sister, Reta Brennan.
A funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Wollard officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by a daughter, Lona Elaine Roper; Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey; Mrs. Kate Finley; Michael Bailey; twelve grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a brother, Leroy Coffie; and two sisters, Millie Mantor and Barbara Layman.
A service of Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Clyde Dennis Beal
Bunn
Clyde Dennis Beal, 64 of Bunn passed to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was born on March 18, 1952 in Windber, Pennsylvania.
Clyde retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of honorable service as a chief petty officer in the Submarine Force. He also retired from the Southeastern Baptist Seminary after 19 years of service in April 2014.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife JoAnn Hlobik Beal, and his parents, Emerson Beal Sr. and Alwilda Beal.
Clyde is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Bottorff and her husband, Charles, of Windber; his step-daughter, Gina Hlobik of Provincetown, Massachusetts; and three loving grandchildren, Audrieonna, David and Thai Numjun of Windber. He is also survived by his brothers, Emerson “Buzz” Beal Jr. and his wife, Lois, of Nashville and Cecil Beal and wife, Sue Ann, of Altoona, Pennssylvania; and an abundance of loving nieces and nephews; as well as dear friends Alex and Beth Cleghorn of Youngsville.
Clyde was a very loving Christian man who served the Lord by helping others. He had a kind and generous heart and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.
Friends visited with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Bright Funeral Home.
A funeral service as held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Alex Cleghorn officiating. Burial with U.S. Navy honors followed at Southeastern Baptist Seminary Cemetery, Wake Forest.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Clyde’s memory to Bunn Animal Hospital at 76 Crossing Place, Bunn, NC 27508.
A service of Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Delores Harris Cooley
Youngsville
Delores Harris Cooley, 70, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was a loving mother and mema. She loved the Lord, sharing the Gospel, and spending time with family.
She was the daughter of Vernon Melvin Cooley and Lois Marie King. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hing and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Christina Long, Michael Long, Brittany Sullivan and husband, Shane, along with their two children, Wyatt and Cheyenne; sisters Tonda Glenn and husband, Danny, Kathy Jordan and husband, Pete; brothers, Melvin Cooley, Jimmy Cooley and wife, Donna; as well as many nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Youngsville. Pastor Lynton Turkington officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery
A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. (919-556-5811)
Delores Cash Edge
Delores Cash Edge died suddenly on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. She was 78. Born on March 24, 1938 in Wake Forest, Delores was raised in the area and began her own family and business there as well. While raising her three daughters, she managed her business, “Big Country Homes,” with her first husband, Charles “Tootsie” Cash, whom she was married to for 30 years until his death in 1987. Delores continued to run the business until she decided to move to Carolina Beach, a place she always loved and traveled to often with her family through the years.
While living in Carolina Beach, Delores met her second husband, Wayne Edge, whom she was married to for 17 years and continued to stay close with until her passing. She worked at New Hanover Medical Center in the labor and delivery unit as a nurse’s assistant. She always loved being around the new babies and it brought her so much joy.
Having a house so close to the beach, all of Delores’ seven grandchildren would take turns coming to visit for their spring breaks and summer vacations, making special memories with their “Nana” that they will treasure forever. (They’d usually return home a few pounds heavier, because Delores was a fantastic cook who loved to spoil her family with all of their favorite meals!)
As Delores’ family continued to grow, she decided to move closer to them and returned to Wake Forest and later Gibsonville. During that time, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Being the strong and determined woman that she was, cancer didn’t stand a chance. Throughout her cancer battle and the countless other trials and tribulations she was faced with in her life, Delores always kept the faith and continued to be a pillar of strength and support for her family. She always thought about others before herself and was so giving and generous to her friends and family.
After reconciling with Wayne, Delores decided to move to Supply and had been living there for three years. She worked at the Fort Fisher Recreational Center two times a week as an office administrator, which allowed her to be close to the beach yet again. She loved being able to meet military families on their vacations and plan some vacations for her own family as well.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Jeff Hight; brother, Bobby Hight; and sister, Louise Holmes, all from Wake Forest.
She is survived by a brother, Donnie Hight of Wake Forest; her children, Tammy Phillips and husband, Jim, of Gibsonville, Lisa Morris and husband, Paul, of Wilmington and Karla Slocum, of Raleigh; Delores had seven loving grandchildren whom she adored and was always ready to brag about, Bill Phillips (Jordan), Charles Phillips, Taryn Connelly (Scott), Jordan Phillips, Taylor Pierson (Bradley), Wesley Medlin, and Alex Slocum. She was also a very loving and proud great-grandmother to both Kendyll Amon and Leah Phillips. She also left behind by many friends and extended family who will all miss her dearly.
A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811
Allison Leigh Hurt
Youngsville
Allison Leigh Hurt, 40, died November 30, 2016. She was born February 6, 1976 to Douglas Hurt and the late Lois Blackley Hurt. Allison graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University. She worked as a waitress.
She is survived by her father, Douglas Hurt of Youngsville; a brother, Jason Douglas Hurt and wife, Hilary, of Youngsville; a sister, Mary Beth Ball and husband, Vinny, of Youngsville; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Allison’s memory may be made to Oxford House, 3920 Sue Lane, Raleigh, NC 27604. www.oxfordhousenc.org.
A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Genavee Jackson
Wake Forest
Genavee Jackson, 86, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Hillside Nursing Center. She was born in Wake County to Joseph and Ola Watkins Ellington. She was a faithful member of Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church as long as her health allowed.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary E. Hopkins and Phillis E. Parrish of Zebulon; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Jackson; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loving family.
Thanks to Hillside staff and Vicky Stevens for her dedication and loving care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jackson; sons, Guy and J.A. Jackson; and grandson, Bud Jackson.
A funeral service was held Monday, December 5, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Jackson Family Cemetery. The family was present from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. (919-556-5811)
Randy Lee Jackson
Creedmoor
Randy Lee Jackson, 53, of Creedmoor passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Randy was the son of the late McCray Jackson and Lillian Parrish. He was a professional company driver for L. J. Rogers Trucking in Mebane.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Randy is survived by his brothers, Ricky L. Jackson, Ronnie M. Jackson, Lewis A. Parrish Jr., Dennis A. Parrish; and nieces and nephews. Randy is also survived by his beloved cat “,Macy,” of 14 years.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Randy’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Friends visited with the family immediately following the services at Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Macy Holloway Keith
Raleigh
Mrs. Macy Holloway Keith, 100, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at Litchford Falls Health Care. She was born April 18, 1916. She was a loving mother to her children and their families. She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her children.
Macy was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Tessie Holloway; husband, Otho Keith; son, Wallace Keith; granddaughter, Sherry Howard; and two sisters, Aileen H. Keith and Lois H. Harrison.
She is survived by her son, Jack D. Keith of Durham; daughter, Daphine K. Cash and husband, Otho, of Creedmoor; great-grandson, Wallace Lee Howard of Wake Forest; a sister, Gladys H. Woodlief and husband, LT; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held 2 o’clock Monday, December 5, 2016, at Olive Grove Baptist Church, Creedmoor. Rev. Jonathan Barbee officiated. A visitation was held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Olive Grove Baptist Church, 3024 Olive Grove Church Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Litchford Falls Health Care for the care of our beloved mother.
A service of Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. (919-556-5811)
Bessie ‘Becky’ Williamson Murray
Whiteville
Bessie “Becky” Williamson Murray, 71, of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was born in Whiteville to the late Paul J. and Grey Powell Williamson. After graduating college, Ms. Murray worked as a registered nurse with Columbus County Home Health for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Gibson Murray Sr., and a brother, Julius R. Williamson.
She is survived by her son, Austin Gibson Murray Jr. of Columbia SC; two daughters, Grey Murray Memory and husband, Joseph A. Memory IV, of Raleigh, Tiffa Murray Batten and husband, David James Batten Jr. of Shallotte; a brother, Paul J. Williamson Jr.; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
The memorial service celebration will be held at 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Whiteville, 412 N Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Joy Averitt Musser
Zebulon
Joy Averitt Musser, 65, of Zebulon lost her brief battle with cancer on Sunday morning, December 4, 2016. She was born March 14, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Cherrie Averitt. Joy was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church and was retired as a senior analyst with Duke (Progress) Energy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, December 10, 2016, at Rolesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randy Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in the Pearce Family Cemetery in Pilot.
Joy is survived by her husband, Glenn Musser; daughter, Amanda M. McCall and husband, William, of Wilson; son, Timothy G. Musser and wife, Lindsay, of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Daisy Musser, Reid Musser, Sam Musser, and Paisley June McCall; brother, Bob Averitt and wife, Sandy, of The Villages, Florida; and loving nieces, cousins, family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rolesville Baptist church building Fund (Growing Together), P. O. Box 185, Rolesville, NC 27571 or the Jimmy V Foundation, 106 Tower Court Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511.
Friends may visit with the family in the Rolesville Baptist Church Family Life Center, from 9:30 to10:45 a.m. Saturday morning prior to the service.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Euna Morris Perry Newton
May 24, 1919 – November 30, 2016
Wake Forest
Euna Morris Perry Newton died Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Euna was born May 24, 1919 in Wake Forest to Bud and Luna Morris. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James H. Perry, Robert H. Fisher and Linwood Newton; a son, James “Buck” Perry; and a granddaughter, Kristi Perry.
Euna is survived by her children, Betty Horton of Louisburg and Charlie Perry (Nancy) of Holly Springs; grandchildren, John Blackwell (Tammy), Cyndi Blackwell, Tamatha Goodling (Jim), Chuck Perry (Meredith), Shannon Tennant; and seven great-grandchildren. Also she is survived by her brothers, Paul Morris and Odis Morris (Blanche); and a sister, Elene O’Neal (Winston), all of Wake Forest.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at noon at Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions can be made to Glen Royal Baptist Church, 731 Elizabeth Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hillside Nursing and Rehab for the care of our beloved mother.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Kathleen C. Sahl
Wake Forest
Kathleen Charlotte Sahl, 97, died Wednesday morning, November 30, 2016, at the Avendelle Assisted Living in Rolesville.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Catherine Wolf Schnatzmeyer and William A. Schnatzmeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Len” Sahl.
Mrs. Sahl was a retired education administrator with the State of Missouri.
A funeral service was held 10 o’clock Saturday morning, December 3, 2016, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Mrs. Sahl is survived by her sons, Len Sahl of Wake Forest and Greg Sahl and his wife, Delilia, of St. Peters, Missouri; grandchildren, Rob Sahl and wife, Allison, of Solon, Ohio, Aimee Elkins and husband, Jimmy, of Wakeman, Ohio, Aaron Sahl and wife, Brandi, of St. Peters, Missouri; and numerous great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Louise W. Young
Raleigh
Louise W. Young passed away on December 2, 2016 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh after a brief illness. She was born on May 12, 1928 in Rocky Mount. She retired from Staff General Assembly State Government. She was active in ABWA and was woman of the year in the 1980s.
Graveside services were held at noon Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Rolesville Baptist Church Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William C. Young of the home; daughter, Beverly Byrum Meeks of Raleigh; Tommy Byrum and wife, Sandra, of Cary; three grandsons, John Byrum and wife, Michele, Marty Miller, and Pryde Knapton and wife, Rebecca; five great-grand- children; step-children, Michael Young and wife, Deborah, Westly Young; step-grandson, Stephen Young (Rebecca) Riley, Connor and Cooper, all of Rolesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 E Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571
