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Obituaries

Geraldine Stewart

RaleighGeraldine Stewart, 69, of Raleigh expired on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Universal Healthcare in Raleigh.

The funeral service will be professionally directed at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Feggins & Feggins Chapel in Wake Forest. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday at Feggins & Feggins Chapel. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery.

A service of Feggins & Feggins Funeral Service, 430 North White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-1018

www.fegginsfeggins.com

 

Vincent Martinez

Youngsville

On Friday, January 18, 2019, Vincent Martinez, loving husband and father, passed away with his family by his side.

Vince was born on October 1, 1971 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Beverly (Gillette) Martinez. He moved with his family to North Carolina in 2004, where he resided in Youngsville with his wife and son.

Vince enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and watching his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. He was known for his gentle smile, and his kind, compassionate spirit.

Vince was preceded in death by his father, Joseph.

He is survived by his wife Erica (Zavislak); son, Corey; mother, Beverly; brothers, Joseph and Jason; sister, Renee; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 520 West Holding Avenue, Wake Forest.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Vince’s honor to The Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811

www.brightfunerals.com

 

Bobby Ray Tharrington

Zebulon

Bobby Ray Tharrington, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Duke Hospital in Durham. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Emily Pearl Young Tharrington and Charles Fisher Tharrington.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, C.F. Tharrington, James Tharrington and Selma “Billie” Carter.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 7 o’clock Thursday evening, January 24, 2019, at the Beulah Christian Baptist Church with Dr. Ronnie Snead and Dr. Jimmy Pulley officiating.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Judy Boone Tharrington; a daughter, Connie T. Pulley and husband, Terry; sons, Dale Tharrington and wife, Rhonda, and Ricky Tharrington and wife, Julie; step-sons, Dennis Sullivan and wife, Michelle, Jamie Sullivan and wife, Tonya and Rodney Sullivan and wife, Tammy; a sister, Vivian Young; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Beulah Christian Baptist Church, 8225 Mitchell Mill Road, Zebulon, NC 27597.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:30 until 6:45 Thursday evening before the service at the church.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811

www.brightfunerals.com

 

 

 

 

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