Flora Mable (Davis) Berryann
Wake Forest
Flora Mable Berryann of Wake Forest died Thursday, September 7, 2017, at the age of 92. To the end, Flora was bright and alert and was known to be quick with a smile.
She was born on Christmas Day, 1924 to Eva Mae (Cole) Davis and George Charles Davis, Sr. in Mountainville, New York. As a middle child of a large family of 11 children, Flora began developing mothering skills even as a teenager. She loved helping her mother take care of her younger siblings. She attended school in Wallkill, New York, leaving school just before graduating to help support the family as the United States and many family members joined World War II. During the war, she walked to work at a dress factory in Walden, New York four miles each way. On January 2, 1944 she married Kenneth William Berryann (also known as Bill) at the Wallkill Reformed Church and they shared 57 happy years together until his death in June 2001.
Flora was active and proud of her support of her husband’s career, which was often in public service. She supported his work as chief of fire police, town constable and they were founding members of the local Ambulance Corps and Little League Baseball in Wallkill. When they purchased the local hardware store, Flora provided the accounting for Chase Hardware for many years.
“Bill and Flo” enjoyed travel and family camping adventures. A skilled fisherman, Flora would often land the biggest fish on any fishing trip. After retirement, they settled and made many friends in Lehigh Acres, Florida. After Bill’s death, Flora moved to Raleigh where her three sons were living and she became a founding member of Cornerstone Community Church there. In 2008 she moved to Wake Forest where she enjoyed attending exercise classes at Curves well into her early 90s.
Of the many things that Flora was, more than anything else she was a loving and nurturing mother. Flora possessed superior mothering instincts and her household was always full of children. In addition to assisting in raising many of her siblings, she raised her own five children and she was, and is, thought of as a second mother to many others who were friends of her children, cousins, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.
She leaves behind sons Kenneth, William Berryann Jr. and his wife Karen (Hieber) of Wake Forest, Thomas Wilson Berryann and his wife Donna (Knapp) of Louisburg, and Donald Jay Berryann and his wife Carla (Baumgart) of Raleigh; daughter, Terri Mae Walker of Raleigh and son-in-law John Faux of Henderson. Flora will be reunited in Heaven with her husband and her daughter Marilyn Faux, who passed away in January 2017. Flora is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Her one surviving sibling, Ernest Donald Davis Sr., lives in Kingston, New York. For each child, grandchild, great- and great-great grandchild, Flora hand made Christmas ornaments every year of their lives, a labor of love which began earlier each calendar year as her family grew.
A memorial service honoring Flora’s life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Bright Funeral Home in downtown Wake Forest.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may want to consider a donation to the Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps in lieu of flowers. Should you decide on this option, you can donate online through Charity Navigator at https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.profile&ein=146039298. After choosing “Donate to this Charity”, you have the option to “Donate in Memory of a Loved One” and fill in “Bill and Flo Berryann and their descendants.” If you optionally enter the email “fmberryann@nc.rr.com” at the bottom, you will be identified as a donor but not the amount given.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Geraldine “Gerry” Autenrieth
Wake Forest
On the afternoon of September 7th, 2017, Gerry made her journey home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gerry lived for the last few years at The Heritage in North Raleigh and had many friends there.
The only child of Frederick and Claire Woll, she was born on October 4, 1930 in Franklin Square on Long Island, New York, and grew up there. She and our father, Ed, married on April 16, 1950 and enjoyed 52 years of happy marriage together. We spent our wonderful childhoods in Plainview, New York, with our parents. She and our dad, Ed, moved our family to Pittsford, Vermont in 1973, where we all spent many happy years making wonderful memories. Gerry worked for many years at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, Vermont, in their guidance department. In 2001, Gerry and Ed moved to Raleigh to be near Sue and her family there. Gerry was sadly predeceased by Ed in 2002. Gerry was such a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family so, and she loved the Lord. She will be deeply missed.
The Celebration of her Life was held at Bright Funeral Home Chapel in Wake Forest on Friday, September 15, 2017. Burial was in Pine Forest Cemetery in Wake Forest.
Gerry is survived by her beloved children and spouses, Sue and Andy Powers of Charleston, South Carolina, Michael and Chris Autenrieth of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Chris and Trish Autenrieth of Hooksett, New Hampshire, and John and Michele Autenrieth of Mahwah, New Jersey; 11 grandchildren, Jennie, Allison, Ashleigh (her special buddy), Spencer, Alec, Alana, Alex, Hannah, Jason, Lauren, and Jill. Also surviving her are six great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Andrew, Evelyn, Cecelia, Leroy, and Paul.
Gerry was a prolific folk artist creating many beautiful objects and paintings. Her paintings were always done from her heart, into which she poured out her beautiful soul.
Flowers are welcome or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 3739 National Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Chief Petty Officer Gary A. Turner ‘Chief’
Raleigh
Chief Petty Officer Gary A. Turner “Chief”, age 72, retired U.S. Navy, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Durham VA Hospital after suffering from mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure.
Gary was born in Seattle, Washington, and joined the United States Navy in January, 1965, proudly serving on numerous commands in Vietnam until he was honorably medically discharged in July, 1971, after attaining the rank of chief petty officer.
Following his naval career, Gary worked for Honeywell, PerkinElmer and Exide Technologies as general manager of service. Following his corporate life, he began his own IT business, GAT Solutions.
Gary’s career outside the Navy took him to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he was fortunate enough to meet the love of his life, Sandy, who became his forever “bride” on December 28, 1979. Even after celebrating 37 years of marriage, Gary still referred to Sandy as his “bride.” His love and devotion to her was obvious and eternal.
Gary and Sandy moved from Vancouver to Toronto, then to Fairfax, Virginia, back to Toronto and finally to Raleigh. Each move resulted in making and maintaining hosts of wonderful friends enriching their life journey together. Friends will long remember Gary’s loyalty, commitment and constant support whenever he could lend a helping hand to all who needed him. Gary was always the voice of reason and calmness for which we are all grateful.
Gary’s passion for United State Veterans was matched by his passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Gary managed to merge his two passions and was an active member of Rolling Thunder honoring POW and MIA service members of all U.S. wars. His Memorial Day weekend for over 25 years was spent riding with his brothers and sisters on the annual Run to the Wall in Washington, D.C. ending at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. His service commitment continued with his founding of the local chapter of VEMA, Veterans Enforcers Motorcycle Association. Gary was also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and would meet planes carrying the bodies of fallen service people. The first Saturday of every month found Gary at the State Capitol in Raleigh for the reading of the names of those missing in the service of their country.
Sports were another passion Gary shared with family and friends. Gary was an avid Toronto Blue Jays baseball fan and an equally avid Duke Basketball fan.
In addition to his wife, Sandy, Gary is survived by his sons, who brought so much pride and love to his life and will live to honor their father’s values; Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Allen Turner, currently of San Diego, California, and Jonathan David Turner of Fuquay-Varina. He is also survived by Jon’s wife, Felicity May Turner, and two beautiful granddaughters who provided untold fun and joy to his life, Audrey and Violet Turner, all of Fuquay-Varina. Gary is also survived by a brother, David Paul, of Seattle and is predeceased by his mother, Louise Summers.
The family wishes to acknowledge the compassion and care Gary received throughout his illness by the medical staff at Durham VA Hospital. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
A memorial service for family and friends to honor his life was held at 1 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest.
The family requests anyone wishing to donate in Gary’s name, please consider helping to find a cure for mesothelioma at curemeso.org on the Tribute Wall under Gary’s name.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Deborah Jean Wheeler
Youngsville
Deborah Jean Wheeler, 56, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1961.
Deborah graduated from Bunn high school in 1980. She worked at Tom Togs in Youngsville for 14 years and at the Louisburg Food Lion for 20 years. She was a very active and beloved member of Youngsville Baptist church where she served faithfully. She attended Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member of the Baptist Women.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Youngsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Stratton officiating. Burial followed at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisburg.
Deborah is survived by: her mother, Roylene Wheeler; sisters and brother-in-laws, Kathy Wheeler, Wanda and Bruce Allen, Pam and Chet Gurganus; nephews and nieces, Adam, Niki and Michael Allen, Blake, Colleen and Makayla Allen, Alex and Ben Gurganus; aunt, Rochelle Baker, and numerous cousins.
Deborah loved Jesus, her family, friends, babies, church, music, good food, bingo and animals, especially horses. She worked many years raising funds for Relay for Life.
Deborah loved, and was loved, very deeply.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest (919-556-5811)
Bruce Waylon Hunter
Oxford
Bruce Waylon Hunter, 33, of Oxford, passed away August 31, 2017. He was born in Vance County to the late Bobby Hunter and Linda Stainback Hunter.
Bruce was a veteran of the United States Army and was very proud of his service to his country. He was a gifted artist and also had a love for skate boarding and physical fitness. Bruce was quiet and reserved, but had a great sense of humor with an infectious laugh that would make everyone smile and laugh with him. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2017, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Eileia Hunter of Henderson; sister, Beverly Hunter of Clayton; niece, Atlanta Steagall of Clayton; paternal half-brothers, Bobby Hunter of New Market, Tennessee and Dwayne Hunter of Carolina Shores; maternal aunt, Brenda Wilson of Henderson; maternal uncle, J.W. Stainback of Cary; nephew, Matthew Hunter of New Market; and extended family and friends.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Mary Wilson Carter
Wake Forest
Mary Wilson Carter, 78, of Wake Forest, passed away September 6, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wake County to the late Berlin Taylor “B.T.” Wilson and Clara Pearce Wilson.
Mrs. Carter was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an avid Belk shopper; having spent a lot of time there she was part of their family. She will be greatly missed not only by her family but everyone she called a friend.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Wake Forest Cemetery.
Mrs. Carter is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Phil Carter; children, Brian W. Carter and wife, Debbie, of Louisburg and Phyllis C. Martin and husband, Mikkey, of Zebulon; grandchildren, Alyssa Martin, Michelle Martin, Bryan Martin and wife, Fallon, Christy Martin (Antonio) and Jennifer Griffin and husband, Robert; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Paterson of Henderson and Vicki Carroll and husband, Dwight, of Raleigh; brother-in-law, Douglas Carter of Youngsville; sister-in-law, Donna Richards of Youngsville; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Wilson and John Davidson “Buddy” Wilson, and her sisters, Marie Wright, Florence Hobbs and Louise Macon.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Judy Horton, Susan Lacey, Mike Bohlman, Deborah Kearney, Diane Montiply, Michael and Nesha Levatino and Wilber, Kitty and Nino Yupanqui for the love and care they have shown. They would also like to thank all that visited and expressed their love and support for her.
Memorial contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Lisa Michele Mitchell
Wake Forest
Lisa Michele Mitchell, 43, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband, her sister (Bean), and her mother (Moo). She was born on November 6, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio.
Lisa served many people in different roles throughout her life, most lovingly as an assistant preschool teacher at St. Johns Preschool. The most important things in her world were her family and friends, her church, and her preschool children. She welcomed everyone with a smile and treated everyone with the golden rule in
Mind: “Do unto others, as you would have them to do unto you.”
Our family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the many friends and family who have visited and contacted our family during her short battle with leukemia. It’s obvious she touched so many lives along the way, and will live on in all of our memories forever. She was a true inspiration to thousands of people around the world throughout her gracious battle.
A private graveside burial will be held at her husband’s family cemetery. All are welcome to attend a “sweet” celebration of Lisa’s life held Wednesday, September 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Summit Church, North Raleigh campus, located at 2100 Departure Drive, Raleigh. Lisa loved all things sweet, so please join the family in celebration by enjoying many of her favorite desserts, sharing laughs and favorite memories.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Chris Mitchell; her son, Ethan; her parents, Jim and Gloria Wise of Charleston, South Carolina; and her twin sister, Melissa Faherty (Sean) of Dublin, Ohio. She was also truly loved and survived by her in-laws, Doug and Betty Mitchell of Wake Forest and her sister-in-law, Julia Ferrell (Glen) of Bunn, nephews, Dillon Mancini and Andrew Faherty, and niece, Elizabeth Faherty.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Lisa’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LLS.ORG, which seeks to cure the cancer that took her precious life. They are very close to a cure for many types of blood cancers, so please make her suffering count towards a cure.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Charles Lucanus Vaughan
Wake Forest
Charles Lucanus Vaughan, 74, of Wake Forest passed away peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Lucanus Yancey Vaughan and Carrie Ruth Callahan Vaughan. Charles was raised in Wake Forest and graduated from Rolesville High School. He attended Durham Tech where he met his future wife, Judy.
Charles spent two years serving his country in the U.S. Navy. Upon completing his military service, he went to work with Western Electric in Raleigh and later farmed for a while before going to work at Moorman Feed Company. In 1986, Charles, with his wife, Judy, and son, Clint, started Vaughan Utilities and in 2004, they started Vaughan Grading and Utilities Inc., which continues to operate.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2017, at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Vaughan; son, Charles Clinton “Clint” Vaughan and wife, Julie, of Wake Forest; daughters, Kristal Vaughan Gaydon and husband, Jeffrey, of Wake Forest, and Amanda V. Dixon and husband, Daniel, of Wake Forest; grandson, Charles Dustin Vaughan of Wake Forest; granddaughters, Paige Elizabeth Wilson and husband, Brandon Jack Wilson, Devyn Nicole Gaydon, Alexandria Ann Vaughan and Savannah Roxanne Grace Gaydon, all of Wake Forest; great-grandson, Joseph Banks Wilson of Wake Forest; great-granddaughter, Alexia Ann (Gaydon) Cross of Hope Mills; honorary son, Shorty and wife, Karen, and daughter, Eileen, of Wake Forest. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin D. Gaydon.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Bruce Vick Perkinson
Rolesville
Margaret (Bruce) Vick Perkinson, 93, died Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, at her home. She was born in Nash County, the daughter of the late William and Ada Vick, and was married to John Levi Perkinson, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Perkinson was a retired secretary with Rolesville Baptist Church, and was a long-time member of the church.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017, at Rolesville Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Perkinson is survived by her sons, Bill Perkinson and wife, Debra H. Perkinson, of Raleigh and Phil Perkinson and wife, Becky A. Perkinson, of Washington; grandchildren, Jonathan Perkinson, Landon Wilson, Ashley Jones, and Rachel Haggerty; and great-grandchildren, Hudson Jones and Graham Wilson.
The family would like to thank caregivers Elizabeth, Florence, Doris, and Ragina for all of their care given to Mrs. Perkinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rolesville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 185, Rolesville, NC 27571.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Millard Eugene ‘Gene’ Spence
Raleigh
Millard Eugene “Gene” Spence, 76, of Raleigh went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2017. Gene was born in Raleigh to the late Rev. B.M. and Lavina Spence as the youngest of 10 children.
Gene loved southern gospel music and spent many years sharing the gospel in song with the Gospel Melody Boys, the Gospel Ambassadors, the Mount Vernon Gospel Quartet and Once for All. Gene retired from Bell South in 1996 after 30 years of service. Gene loved the Lord, loved his family and loved traveling and being around his friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Bayleaf Baptist Church. Burial followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest.
Gene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Spence of Raleigh; his son, Mike Spence and wife, Lisa, of Wake Forest; grandson, Andy Spence and wife, Elise, of Wake Forest; grandson, Zack Spence and wife, Sarah, of Huntersville; and granddaughter, Merrie Spence of Wake Forest. He is also survived by his sister Jane Barham of Wake Forest, sister Katherine Mashburn of Fuquay-Varina, brother James Spence of Wake Forest, brother Boyd Spence and wife, Jewell, of Lumberton, brother Ernest Spence and wife, Betty Jean, of Greenville, sister Carolyn Doepner and husband, Roland, of Spartanburg, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Nathan Spence, sister Margaret Tucker and sister Maxine Spence.
Flowers are welcomed but in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Gideons International Raleigh Northcamp, PO Box 99557 Raleigh, NC 27624.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Ellen Marie (Bonsell) Taylor
Youngsville
Ellen Marie (Bonsell) Taylor passed away September 13, 2017. Ellen was born December 15, 1926 in Hundred Springs, Pennsylvania. She worked at the bomber plant in Cleveland, Ohio (Rosie the Riveter), became a homemaker and retired as an entrepreneur. She loved baking, gardening, birds, knitting, playing the piano and organ. She was a wonderful conversationalist over a cup of coffee and enjoyed lunch with the ladies.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at North Raleigh United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday ,Sept. 22, 2017, at Sunset Memorial Park’s Chapel in North Ulmsted, Ohio.
She was a devoted wife of 64 years, loved her family and faithful to her church
She is survived by her son, John Taylor (Diane) of Jupiter Florida; her daughter, Lynette Thurman (Roger) of Youngsville; grandchildren, Dana Hilderhoff (Steve) of Youngsville and Keith Taylor of Fort Pierce, Florida; and great-grandchildren, Corey, Colin, Ally, Wyatt and Emma.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen’s memory to: North Raleigh United Methodist Church Building Fund, 8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 or Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Elma June Howell Beall
Wake Forest
Elma June Howell Beall, 89, of Wake Forest, known to her loved ones as Rusty, died September 12. Rusty was born June 26, 1928, in Clyde, N.Y., to Kermit and Bertha Harper Howell. She graduated from Wolcott High School in 1946 and married Russell S. Wheeler in 1947. They had three children, whom they raised in North Syracuse, New York. Rusty served as a Campfire Girls leader in the 1960s and ‘70s and worked as their office manager for many years. She later worked as office manager for Thermal Systems of Syracuse.
Rusty tended beautiful gardens at her homes in North Syracuse. She was an accomplished seamstress, needleworker, and quilter, and won awards for her handwork from the Country House of English Smocking and the New York State Fair. She taught her daughters and granddaughters to sew.
Rusty married Paul M. Beall in 1974. Starting in 1982, she attended Onondaga Community College, and then transferred to the State University of New York College at Oswego, where she graduated with a B.S. in psychology in 1986, fulfilling her lifelong dream of a college education.
Rusty and Paul participated in the Folksmarch walking group with the Syracuse area YMCA. They loved to travel, and visited Scotland, Holland and France, among other destinations. Rusty and Paul moved to Stuart, Florida, in 1997, where they befriended many of their neighbors, and performed with the Treasure Coast Community Singers choir. Rusty also volunteered in Stuart as a literacy coach for underprivileged youth. They moved to North Carolina in 2013.
Rusty was predeceased by her devoted husband of 41 years, Paul MacEwan Beall; her son, Richard Wheeler; and two sisters, Joyce Carr and Margaret “Peg” Green. Rusty is survived by her daughters, Joy (Al) Oliver and Debra (Stephen) Gale; one sister, Evelyn (Robert) Rose; three stepchildren, Douglas (Heather) Beall, Bruce (Magdalena) Beall, and Betsy (Karl) Livengood; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Susan) Oliver, Hillary Gale, Rebecca Oliver, SFC Jacob (Tiffany) Gale, Sarah (Jonathan) Beall, and Jonathan Beall; and two great-grandchildren, Arianna and Chase.
A private service was held Saturday, September 16, at 3 p.m. at Bright Funeral Home. A memorial will be held at Kattelville Cemetery in Binghamton, New York at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Treasure Coast Community Singers at tccsingers.org.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Adelaide Brooks
Raleigh
Adelaide Brooks, beloved mother, sister, wife and aunt, passed to be with her Lord September 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and her brother, Don. She is survived by her beloved son, David and wife, Nancy, of Raleigh dear sister and best friend, Betty Lehardy of Raleigh; devoted niece, Nancy Lehardy Ferguson and husband, Greg, of Rocky Mount; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, and great-grand-nieces and -nephews
Adelaide was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1917. She came from a close knit family and always had fond remembrances of visiting her Baltimore relatives as well as the family members still in Virginia. She was the first in her family to attend college thanks to the financial help from her Aunt Adelaide (Addie), for whom she was named, and graduated from Towson State Teachers College (now Towson University). After graduating she started her lifelong career of teaching elementary school, first in the Baltimore County schools, then Hartford Day School in Bel Air, Maryland and eventually at Ravenscroft in Raleigh.
Adelaide met her husband, Bob, at a war-time dance for officers in Baltimore which she was hosting. When he introduced himself she told him she knew only one Brooks who worked with her Aunt Addie at the bank. It turned out that she was Bob’s aunt and the two aunts quickly decided that it was OK for these two young people to date. Bob and Adelaide were married on Christmas 1943 and shortly thereafter Bob shipped out to the Pacific. After the war was over Bob was stationed in Hawaii and Adelaide was able to join him for several wonderful years before they came back to the states.
When they came back from Hawaii they moved back to Baltimore where Bob worked for Glen L Martin Company and continued in the reserves. Their son, David, was born in 1955 and they moved to Bel Air, Maryland shortly afterwards. In 1963 Bob had an opportunity with RTI, a new company in Raleigh, and so they moved to the then brand-new subdivision of North Hills. Adelaide resumed her teaching career at Ravenscroft School, was active in the League of Women Voters, and played piano and organ for many years at Trinity Baptist Church, where Bob also served as a deacon. After retirement they moved to Wake Forest and were members of Wake Forest Baptist. After Bob passed in 1995, Adelaide moved to Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community where she was actively involved in the Women’s Club and other activities for many years.
The family expresses sincere thanks to the caring staff at Springmoor’s Stewart Health Center.
A memorial service was held in the Springmoor Auditorium Sunday, September 17, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to WCPE radio or UNC-TV would be appreciated.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 28587 (919) 556-5811
Alva G. Smith
Wake Forest
On the evening of September 16th, 2017, Alva made a peaceful journey home to be with her Lord and saviour Jesus Christ while she was surrounded by her family. Alva was born in Chatham County to Olivia (Pendergrass) and Lucian Clark and was one of nine children. She was truly a devoted wife and mother of four children.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years and the father of her four children, E. Lee Smith Jr., and by her oldest son, Gary L. Smith.
There will be a graveside service at Wake Forest Cemetery on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 2 p.m.
She is survived by her husband, Earl; three children, sons, Mark (Margie) Smith of Louisburg, Bobby Smith of Raleigh, and daughter, Cheryl (Donnie) Huckabee of Kittrell; grandson, Tim of Raleigh; granddaughter, Melissa of Kentucky; sister, Maxine of Pittsboro; along with many nieces and a nephews and cousins.
She loved everyone and was loved by everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger and put all others first above herself. She always seemed to know what others needed even before they did. She loved her family and cherished the moments they were together. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke with others. She was an avid reader and loved flowers and gardening. She loved the old gospel songs and she grew up singing in her church and was once on the radio. During her life she worked in administrative roles at hospitals and with state government. She will always be missed and forever in our hearts.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Robert Charles Uhlig
Raleigh
Robert Charles Uhlig, 76, of Raleigh, passed away Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, at the William M. Dunlap Center for Caring due to complications from multiple sclerosis. He was born in Irwin, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Edmund Uhlig and Mary Helen Waltz Uhlig.
Mr. Uhlig was a veteran of the United States Army and retired in 1997 from Kennametal Inc. in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers Fan, a history buff and loved anything outdoors. When time didn’t allow for gardening, fishing or any outdoor activities you could most likely find him watching Fox News. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 18, 2017, at Saint Raphael Catholic Church. Burial was Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Uhlig is survived by his wife JoAnn Cimbala Uhlig; children, Robert C. “Bob” Uhlig Jr. and wife, Stephanie, of Raleigh, Doug Uhlig and wife, Donna, of Youngsville and Laura Turner and husband, Jeff, of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Evan, Justin, Emily, Hanna, Hadley and Heidi; brother, Thomas Uhlig and wife, Gail, of Irwin, Pennsylvania; sisters, Carol Sandor and husband, Jim, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and Mary Beth Baranyi and husband, Alex, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; mother-in-law, Ann Cimbala of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Kinney and Deborah Opdyke and husband, Gary; brothers-in-law, Joe Cimbala and wife, Debra, and Ron Cimbala and wife, Dawn; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Transitions LifeCare for their loving helping hands.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society, 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609 or to Saint Raphael Catholic Church, Eucharistic Ministry, 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-7400).
