Meara Eileen Hamlin
Youngsville
Meara Eileen Hamlin, 47, of Youngsville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Meara was born in Riverside, California on September 15, 1971 to Florence Paula Dye and the late Michael Edward Larralde.
Meara was a very hard-working, strong, stubborn, funny, loving, creative, carefree, charming and compassionate person. She loved her family, friends and pets with her whole heart. She knew how to love unconditionally, and sought to share that love with all whom she met. She had the ability to make anyone feel comfortable, so they could just be themselves. She taught her children to be loving, always. She was artistic in many ways. She could draw, write and her handwriting was so pretty! She loved to cook and serve others in this way. She invited you into her life and made you feel welcome. She could make people smile, even when she was in pain and sad.
Some of Meara’s favorite things were time with her daughters, time with Billy, being close to the water, reading, laughing, music, driving fast, getting her nails done, having friends over to cook for, sushi, In-N-Out, and artichokes.
She was witty and not afraid to laugh at herself. She loved to stick googly eyes in the most random places, leave notes for her loved ones, and send the silliest photos and gif’s via text. We don’t know what her last meal would have been, but we know that over the last year when she couldn’t eat she smiled and still remained positive during the joys of a good conversation over the meal. She enjoyed holidays and she worked hard to make sure her girls and family had a nice Christmas Eve and day, even though she was in pain and not feeling well. The time we all shared with her really was a gift, and our lives are richer because of her.
She was full of cheer and a merry spirit and it overflowed onto all who knew her.
To miss someone so much means they were extremely special, and we were blessed to have her in our lives. She is in our hearts forever and will always be missed. We celebrate her life and will cherish her presence that will live on in our hearts and her two amazing daughters, Shelby and Karsten.
The funeral was held Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her daughters, Shelby Hamlin of Youngsville and Karsten Hamlin and fiancé, Andrew Love, of Youngsville; mother, Paula Dye of Raleigh; boyfriend, Bill Case of North Redington Beach, Florida; siblings, Kama Tucker and spouse, Kristy Norton, of Wilmington, Kyle Davis and spouse, Hannah, of Sacramento, Californa, Matt Larralde of Los Angeles, California, Katie Anderson of Raleigh and Bren Anderson of Durham; and grandparents, Bill and Kitty Brenneman of Wake Forest. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Larralde.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Head & Neck Cancer, CB #7295, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Madalynn Elizabeth Allshouse
Madalynn Elizabeth Allshouse, seven months old, passed away January 1, 2019 at her home. Madalynn was a happy little girl and her smile would light up the room. She was deeply loved by all of her family. She enjoyed playing and laughing at her older brother. We will all greatly miss her but find comfort that she has joined her relatives and Jesus in Heaven.
The funeral service was held Friday afternoon, January 4, 2019, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home. A memorial service will also be held at 3 o’clock, Saturday, January 12, 2019, at New Life La Plata, 9690 Shepherd’s Creek Place, La Plata, Maryland.
Madalynn is survived by her parents, Chelsea and Brandon Allshouse; brother, Daniel James Allshouse; grandparents, Christina and Matthew Allshouse, Emilie Nesbitt and Gary Clontz, John Nesbitt and Les and Christine Clontz; aunts and uncles, Matthew and Jenna Allshouse, Ethan Allshouse, Hannah Allshouse, Zachary Nesbitt, Briana Nesbitt, Rylee Rockhill; great-grandparents, Marie “Mimi” and Hank Lurz, Andrea Bontempo, Merle and Donna Allshouse, Charles and Marguerite Grosick, Edilberto and Carole Velbis, Esther Magner, Aurellia Clontz and Carole Velbis and Margaret and Dennis Taylor; numerous extended family.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC.(919) 556-7400
Edythe Marie ‘Edy’ Keller
Wake Forest
Edythe Marie “Edy” Keller, 83, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at WakeMed.
Mrs. Keller was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl J. Giblin and Margaret Marleau Giblin. She married the love of her life Robert J. “Bob” Keller in 1956 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cleveland, where they remained parishioners for about 40 years. They were married 64 years before his passing in 2017.
They lived in Ocala, Florida for several years before moving to North Carolina in 2006. After moving to North Carolina, they became parishioners of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest. While raising her kids and taking care of her family, which was her main focus, she worked for TRW Inc. and Colony Mortgage both in Cleveland, and in retirement she became a hospital volunteer.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 o’clock, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Friends could visit with the family immediately following the service at the church.
Mrs. Keller is survived by her children, Connie Zupancic and husband, Bob, of Wake Forest, Karen Gilbert and husband, Bill, of Wake Forest and Tom Keller and wife, Debbie, of Cleveland; grandchildren, Kelly Andreas (Mike), Jim Zupancic (Chris), Eric Zupancic (Robyn), Lindsey Zeleny (Victor), Lauren Ritzert (Jen), Jesseca Keller, Ally Keller and Holly Keller; great-grandchildren, Kara, Henry and Brooke; sister, Ruth Drummond of Pueblo, Colorado; and extended family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl Giblin and Edward Giblin.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org/donate/
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Mary Ann Cristinziano
Wake Forest
Mary Ann Cristinziano, 76, of Wake Forest, formerly of Franklinville, New Jersey, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Andrew Leuzzi and Josephine Sorbello Leuzzi. Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Cristinziano is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leonard “Lenny” Cristinziano; son, Michael Cristinziano and wife, Mary Beth, of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Jonathan, Nicholas and Justin Cristinziano. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Cristinziano, and siblings, Carmel Mozeff and Andrew Leuzzi Jr.
Mary Ann’s life revolved around her family. She led a life of selflessness, willing to do anything for anybody. Friends and family could always depend on her for a meal, inspiration and guidance. Born a twin, she never went a day without speaking to her beloved sister Carmel. The pride and joy of her life was her son, Mike, who adored her. Most of her adult life was spent living on L&M Farm with her one true love, husband Lenny. A great cook, her spaghetti and meatballs, made with love, were a regular Sunday favorite and along with her will be greatly missed.
Family and close friends are invited to a celebration of Mary Ann’s life on January 19, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Villari’s, 2375 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville, NJ.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org or to the SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603 spcawake.org.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
William Jeffrey O’Neil
Wake Forest
William Jeffrey O’Neil, 56, of Wake Forest passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Raleigh to the late Joyce Ann O’Neil and Donald Wayne O’Neil.
The funeral was held Monday, January 7, 2019, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home. Burial followed in Wake Forest Cemetery.
Jeff is survived by his sisters, Angie Jones of Smithfield and Cindy O’Neil of Wake Forest; brother, Donald Wayne O’Neil of Wake Forest; stepfather, Sonny Pierce of Raleigh; cousins, nieces, nephews; and lots of great friends.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
Darwin Dean (Deono) Gould
Raleigh
Darwin Dean (Deano) Gould passed away January 1, 2019 in Raleigh. He fought and won a courageous battle with cancer; but his heart and kidneys ultimately failed him.
He was born April 4, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was raised in Beatrice until 1946 and then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he remained until a move to Raleigh in 1986.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served in Japan and later at Offutt Air Force base in Omaha as a military policeman. After discharge, he moved back to Lincoln with his wife, Diane.
There he was employed by Cushman Motors and Square D as a design engineer. A bit of trivia for all you golfers out there: he designed the tools that are used to build that Cushman Golf cart you ride in. That career continued with the move to Raleigh where he retired from Tyco Electronics tool design department.
To the union with Diane were born daughters Lauri and Kelly and sons James and Andrew. In 1983 he married Virginia Biggs and added a step-daughter, Kerry.
He has left to mourn him his wife, Virginia; sons, James (Debbie) of Adams, Nebraska, Andrew of Beatrice, Nebraska; daughter, Kelly of West Palm Beach, Florida; step-daughter, Kerry; grandsons, J.D. Gould of Columbia Falls, Montana, Eric Heveroh of Winston-Salem, Noah Quintero of Spring Hills, Florida; granddaughters, Sara (Tom) Banset of Lincoln, Nebraska, Lauren Heveroh of Winston-Salem; great-granddaughter; Madilyn Gould of Columbia Falls; step-brother, Roger (Barbara) Prai of Ozark, Missouri; son-in-law, Mark Heveroh of Winston-Salem; brothers-in-law, Royce (Pat) Pence of Kansas City, Missouri and Randy(Robin) Pence of Falls Church, Virginia; sister-in-law, Carol (Gene) Roschewski of Ogden, Utah; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family members, the Board Meeting at Scooter’s Bar and Grill, and good friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Prai; step-fathers, Lou Prai and Everett Gould; daughter, Lauri Gould; first wife, Diane; and brother-in-law, Roger Pence.
A memorial service was held 3 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please address remembrance donations to the Disabled Vets and Cancer Society.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Peggy Roberts Chalk
Youngsville
Peggy A. Chalk, 82, of Youngsville, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was born March 25, 1936 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Clark and Lillian (Cash) Roberts.
Peggy enjoyed cooking and travel to the mountains and Gatlinburg.
She is survived by her husband, Billie Chalk; her brother, Phil Roberts; her sisters, Jean Hill, and Doris Denton; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2018, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Youngsville. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Rena Longo Urso
Wake Forest
Rena Longo Urso, 92, died peacefully on December 30, 2018, in Wake Forest. Rena was born on Nov. 15, 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph S. Urso.
Rena is survived by her sons, Charles Urso and spouse, Jayne, of Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts and Mark Urso and his spouse, Susan, of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; two step-granddaughters, Lindsay and Kelly Marcin of Windsor Locks; her daughter, Mary M. Bandoni and her husband, Paul, of Wake Forest; and her sister, Joan Longo of Lake Worth, Florida. The couple had four grandchildren, Mark Urso and his wife, Aimee, of South Boston, Massachusetts, Michelle Milton of East Hampton, Connecticut and Joseph and Michael Bandoni of Wake Forest; three great-grandchildren, Bryson and Mia Milton of East Hampton, and Daniel Urso of South Boston.
Rena was a loving wife and mother. She married Joseph in 1952 and they moved to Windsor Locks, where the family was raised. She worked as a bookkeeper at Dexters for more than 20 years. Although they loved Windsor Locks and the many friendships they had developed, in 1980 Rena and Joe retired to enjoy the beauty of Cape Cod and be neighbors to her cousin, Gloria and spouse, Robert Saunders. The Cape offered a beautiful setting to socialize and entertain any friend passing through.
In 2013 she relocated to North Carolina to be closer to her daughter Mary. Rena was a fun-loving and kind woman, a devoted Catholic. She enjoyed reading, politics, Wall Street, and Bingo. Her family and friends will always remember her as a wonderful and special person with a great sense of humor and quick wit. Rena cherished her many very close and personal friends, a number of which considered themselves her fourth child.
Per her request, a Catholic Memorial Mass will be scheduled in Spring 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Hyannis Massachusetts. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Joseph, at the Bourne National Cemetery at a time suitable to the family.
The family would like to thank Leanne Minnick, PA-C of Doctors Making House calls and WakeMed Raleigh hospital’s doctors and nurses for their care and compassion during her illness. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Josefa ‘Pepi’ Boda
Raleigh
Josefa “Pepi” Boda passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, after a long illness. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Ms. Boda was born February 4, 1929 in Spain to Gerardo Barrena and Beatriz Marroco.
She left home at a young age due to the economic unrest under Franco. She traveled and worked across Spain, eventually moving to England in 1959. There she met Victor Boda from Hungary. Neither one of them spoke much English, but they communicated with a Spanish/Hungarian dictionary and soon fell in love.
They married in London and began raising their children there. In 1979 they immigrated to the U.S., always striving for a better life. They finally settled in Raleigh.
Ms. Boda was a devoted mother and wife. She was a fantastic cook and prepared the most delicious Sunday lunches. She had an unending supply of jokes to tell anyone who would listen, some of which might make you blush. She was very artistic and loved to cross stitch pillows, knit and draw. She loved growing flowers and tending her garden. She loved her parakeets Chi Chi and Cha Cha, who danced on her head. She loved to travel and visited numerous countries across South America and the Caribbean. She often traveled back to Spain to visit with her sisters and beloved large extended family. She was an amazing YaYa to her grandchildren. She loved them more than life itself and had an unlimited supply of cookies, lollipops, back scratches and hugs for them. They loved to play their violas, and practice their Spanish with her, and she was always an enthusiastic audience.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A small private memorial will be held in the near future.
Ms. Boda is survived by her daughter, Beatrice Boda and her husband, Tommie Wiggins; her daughter, Mary-Anne Collins and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Aidan and Jason; her sister, Marina Barrena; and many nieces and nephews in Spain .
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Richard A. Branch
Wake Forest
Richard A. Branch, 80, of Wake Forest passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Richard attended Frederick Military Academy on a full scholarship. After graduation he served in the Army National Guard and pursued his career goal in law enforcement where he served with the Wake County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years and retired as a detective sergeant with the Town of Wake Forest. After retirement, Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with the love of his life and grandchildren.
He is survived by his love, Phyllis (PJ) Chalk, and sister, Helen Corrina Dalzell.
Visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home. A graveside service followed beginning at 11:30 at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Otto Etter
Raleigh
Otto Etter of Raleigh and previously of Towaco, New Jersey died on January 2, 2019 at the age of 92 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Mili Etter.
He was the beloved father of Robin Bellina of Atlanta, Georgia, Cindy Ervin of Wake Forest and Kris O’Malley of Nottingham, Pennsylvania; and is also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He retired from IBM. after 40 years having been transferred to several states. He was a passionate traveler, hiker, camper, skier and a Mr. Fix it with everything from toasters to cars.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Ann Boykin Flynn
Raleigh
Ann Boykin Flynn, 87, of Raleigh peacefully left this life on January 6, 2019.
A native of Wilson, she was born June 22, 1931 to John Henry Boykin and wife, Julia Rountree Boykin. She attended Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, afterwards working for Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co. and then The Wilson Daily Times. After moving to Raleigh in 1966, she worked with and retired from The News & Observer.
Ann was a beautiful, stealth, and spirited woman throughout her life, who like her mother loved people, her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed life, she loved to dance and interestingly was voted by her Rock Ridge High School mates as “best dancer” and “most polite.” She was a reporter on her high school newspaper, liked sports, and played basketball in high school. We remember summers spending time outdoors at the ball park with our mother while she played on softball teams and was noted as a great pitcher.
She is survived by her son, Michael T. Flynn and wife, Connie, of Wake Forest; daughter, Deborah A. Flynn of Raleigh; daughter-in-law, Deborah H. Flynn; five grandchildren, Ashley, David, Laura, Trent and Victoria; along with her niece, Dr. Linda Burgess-Getts and husband, Al, all of Wake Forest; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Boykin of Stantonsburg; along with many nieces, nephews and their children, all of Wilson.
Ann graciously walked into the arms of her parents, “Spinx” and “Julie” Boykin, grandparents Jonathan Rountree and Harriet Lucas Rountree, and also Woodson and Eveline Griffin Boykin; and too her great-grand parents, Council Boykin and Blessing Flowers Boykin. Importantly, she joined brothers, Hubert, Ollie, Charles and John; along with sisters, Hattie and Mary Boykin, all of Wilson; her husband, E.C. Flynn Jr. of Greer, South Carolina; and son, Randolph Dean Flynn of Wake Forest.
The visitation was held Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at Bright Funeral Home Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Litchford Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care of Mrs. Flynn.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Hatherly ‘Hal ‘Cory Paderick
Raleigh
Hatherly “Hal” Cory Paderick, 86, passed away at home on January 6, 2019, following a valiant 20-year battle with prostate cancer.
A native of Kinston, Hal was a graduate of Grainger High School (1950) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy (1954). Following service as a line officer in the U.S. Navy which included a tour in Naples, Italy, Hal returned to his hometown and opened Paderick’s Pharmacy, where over the next 35 years his employees and loyal customers became his extended family.
Hal was a man of many hobbies and talents, including boating on the waters of eastern North Carolina, teaching his children to water ski, serving as a leader in the local U.S. Power Squadron, playing the saxophone and organ, woodworking, watching Tar Heel basketball and photography. In the mid-1980s, he discovered a new passion when he cleared the land and built a home at his grandparents’ homeplace in the Woodington/Southwood area of Lenoir County and began raising and showing horses. The grandchildren loved weekends at The Farm where they could ride the horses, run free, and help Granddaddy in the stables, and Hal’s cousins loved visiting and reminiscing about their fun-filled childhood Sunday afternoons.
He was an active member of Gordon Street Christian Church for more than 60 years following his baptism in 1948. More recently, he enjoyed the services and his church family at Hope Lutheran Church in Wake Forest.
Surviving are his loving wife, Carole Anderson Paderick; and her family, stepchildren of 43 years, Connie Dorn Rist of Charlotte, Lenny Dorn (Paula) of Shallotte, Lynette Dorn Johnson of New York City and Carol Dorn Sanders (Jeff) of Raleigh; children, Ann Paderick Price, Louise Paderick Edwards, Henry Paderick, Pamela Paderick Zollo; sisters-in-law, Hilda Paderick and Barbara Paderick Kellum; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins—all of whom thought the world of their beloved “Doodle.”
Hal was preceded in death by his father, Clarence R. Paderick; his mother, Barbara Rouse Paderick; his wife, Barbara Dorn Paderick; his wife, Carolyn Barnes Paderick; and his brothers, Victor L. Paderick and Dr. Clifton W. Paderick.
Visitation will be at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., with a memorial service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 4488 US-70, Kinston.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Peter Watson and the nurses who cared for Hal in Kinston, as well as Dr. Jeremiah Boles and nurses at UNC Rex Cancer Center (especially Nurse/Patient Educator Christy Rhodes, who brightened every visit); Case Manager Brittany and the team at Transitions LifeCare; the staff at The Gardens at Wakefield Plantation; and the team at Aware Senior Care.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Jason Scott Pizza
Raleigh
Jason Scott Pizza, 30, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born August 23, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio to Dustin Lee Pizza and Joanne Berriman Laurence.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2018, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Thomas will officiate.
Surviving are his parents, Joanne and Tony Dill of Raleigh and Dustin Pizza of Gaithersburg, Maryland; siblings, Erynn P. Lesondak and husband, Tom, of Benson, Kerri L. Pleasant and husband, Jason, of Willow Spring, Diane P. Allen and husband, Jacob, of Rolesville, Shane Dill and wife, Katie, of Louisburg, Taylor Dill of Raleigh and Sydney Pizza of Kensington, Maryland; grandmother, Connie Tilley and husband, Ben, of Thomasville; nieces, Elizabeth Pleasant, Sara Lesondak and Brooklyn Lesondak; and nephew, William Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be to The Raleigh Rescue Mission, 314 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
Willis V. Cooke
Rolesville
Willis V. Cooke, 81, passed away on Monday December 31, 2018 at Transitions Life Care. He was born in Franklin County, the son of the late Glennie Lassiter Cooke and V. Perry Cooke.
Mr. Cooke was retired from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol as a dispatcher. He was a member of the Rolesville Baptist Church.
The funeral service was held at 11 o’clock Friday morning, January 4, 2019, at Rolesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randy Bridges officiating. Burial followed in the Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisburg.
Mr. Cooke is survived by his wife, Nancy S. Cooke; a son, Mark Cooke and wife, Deborah, of Wake Forest,; a daughter, Judy James and husband, Ted, of Wake Forest; brothers; Maylon Cooke of Wake Forest and Tom Cooke of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; amd grandchildren, Hannah Cooke and Randy James.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 185, Rolesville, NC 27571 or to Transitions Life Care Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919-556-5811)
Robert Earl ‘Bob’ Gay
Youngsville
Robert Earl “Bob” Gay, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Hillside Nursing & Rehabilitation in Wake Forest. He was born in Wake Forest, the son of the late Frank and Irma Bailey Gay, and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Carter Gay; a son; Michael Gay; brothers, John “J.W.” and wife, Lee, Hayward and wife, Polly; and sister, Mary and husband, James.
A graveside funeral service was held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, January 5, 2019, at the Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Gay is survived by his daughter, Virginia Alford and husband, Herby, of Youngsville; daughter-in-law, Sandra Gay of Wake Forest; grandsons, Jeremy Alford and wife, Susan, of Franklinton, Timothy Alford and wife, Sarah, of Louisburg; great-granddaughter, Casey Alford; great-grandsons, Sebastian and Jasper Alford; and niece and nephews.
The family would like to thank Griswold Home Care, especially Mark, Christine, Melinda and the many others who came to look after Dad at home. Much, much appreciation to ALL of the staff at Hillside Nursing Center.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 406 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919-556-5811)
Frances Journigan Smith
Wake Forest
Frances Journigan Smith, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and is now sitting in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, completely healed and free of pain.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Genie Journigan and Alice Moore Journigan, and a granddaughter, Shaye Smith.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. Burial will follow at Red Bud Baptist Church Cemetery in Castalia.
Surviving are her husband, Ralph Smith; her children, Allen Smith and wife, Teresa (Caudle), Brad Smith and wife, Trisha (Fowler), Melissa Smith Edwards and husband James; grandchildren, Tyler Smith and Tori Smith; her siblings, Alice May Clements, Emma Jean Cates, Bettie Sue Garner, Gaylon Journigan and Janice Gaddy and husband, Al; and many nieces, nephews and special friends who are like family.
She was a beloved wife, momma, mawmaw, and sister. She loved life, her family, and she loved the Lord. She was always attentive to others needs. She enjoyed crafting, doing puzzles, and roller skating. She enjoyed a sunny day watching God’s creation bloom, grow, and fly, flowers, gardening, and bird watching.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
