Linda Ann Floyd
Youngsville
Linda Ann Floyd, 58, of Youngsville died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born February 11, 1961 in Syracuse, New York, a daughter of Ronald O’Stack and June Snyder. Linda was predeceased by her sister, Kathy Holbrook.
Linda enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved to make people around her smile, most of all she loved spending time with her children and three grandsons.
She is survived by her parents and also by her husband, Randy Floyd; her son, Jesse Goodman and his wife, Elle; her daughter, Jessica Floyd; her three grandsons, Alex, Kelly and David Goodman; her sister, Rhonda Kalascio; her half-brother, Jeremy Snyder; step-mother, Sue O’Stack; half-brother, Ronald John O’Stack; and half sister, Carrie O’Stack.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Michael Jay Morris
Youngsville
Michael Jay Morris of Youngsville, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the age of 72.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan Korzon; son, Scott (Lynn) Morris of Indianapolis; brother, Stephen (Janet) Morris of Cary; good friend and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Milliron of Raleigh; and five grandchildren, Caitlin Morris, Emily Morris, Matthew Morris, Malea Morris and James Morris.
He was predeceased by his sister, Rebecca Hack.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Robert William Tramposch
Louisburg
Bob Tramposch passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 21, 2019.
He leaves his loving wife, Peggy Spitz Warners-Tramposch; daughters, Kathleen Fahey, Karin Bakis and Jennifer Cray; step-sons, Robert Jarvis and Scott Jarvis; grandchildren, Robert Fahey, Thomas Fahey, Grace Fahey, John Bakis, Alicia Bakis, Edward Cray and Samuel Cray; and sons-in-law, David Fahey, John Bakis and Edward Cray.
Forever the Captain of Infiniti, Bob was an expert sailor and loved by his crew and sailing friends from the Centerport Yacht Club in Centerport, Long Island. He was a kind man, cat lover and cherished having fun with close friends and family. Skilled in the kitchen and wood shop, Bob created wonderful meals and wood furniture.
Bob is the son of Alice and Ralph Tramposch and grew up with his two older brothers, Ralph and Walter, in Queens, New York. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, he received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Hofstra University and became a successful entrepreneur in the New York City area.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Crayton McKaye Massey
Wake Forest
Crayton McKaye Massey, 78, of Wake Forest, passed away at his home on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Crayton and Bertha Massey, and was a lifelong member of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church. Mr. Massey retired from the Print Department with the NC Department of Transportation after 40 years of service.
The funeral was held at 11 o’clock Monday morning, February 25, 2019, at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church with Pastor Harry Kennedy and Mr. Wayland Holden officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Massey is survived by his wife, Jean Anthony Massey and her thee daughters; his daughters, Marla Watson of Midlothian, Virginia and Sonya Averette and husband, Mark, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Anna Watson, Eric Watson, Grayson Averette, and Camden Averette, and three very special nieces and their families. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Massey, and his sister-in-law, Emogene Massey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Dr. Emmeline Ho Neri
Raleigh
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Emmeline Ho Neri – wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Dr. Emmeline passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019 with her husband at her side after her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontal Lobe Dementia. While our hearts are broken at her passing, we are blessed to have so many loved ones support us with love and prayers during this difficult time.
All family and friends are respectfully invited to honor and celebrate Dr. Emmeline’s life at her visitation and funeral mass.
Visitation was held Tuesday, February 26, at Bright Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of the Neuse Road, Raleigh. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS and the Walk to Defeat ALS held in Dr. Emmeline’s honor at http://web.alsa.org/goto/house_neri
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Rick Reddick
Raleigh
Rick Reddick, loving husband, son, and friend to many, passed away on February 20, 2019 at home after an extended illness.
Rick, formally known as Harold H. Reddick Jr., was born in Raleigh to Mattie Green Reddick and the late Harold H. Reddick Sr. of Youngsville.
He attended Ravenscroft School of Raleigh, Wake Forest University and graduated from NC State University.
He spent his professional career as a broker after working a short period of time with his family at Reddick Equipment Company, in Williamston.
Rick was an avid reader and best known for his sense of humor, love of life, love of family and friends, and love of strangers. He loved engaging all people and brought immense joy and humor to countless people even during his own challenging times. Rick lived his life believing that Life is a Journey Not a Destination.
He is survived by his adoring wife and best friend, Kelly S. Reddick, and his loving mother, Mattie G. Reddick of Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, Rick has requested that those who wish to make a memorial donation please donate to the American Cancer Society or Transitions LifeCare Hospice. Due to advances in cancer research, Rick was able to enjoy life for several years beyond his diagnosis of cancer. Transitions LifeCare Hospice is a local non-profit organization that offers hospice assistance to those with and without health care insurance.
A small, private celebration of Rick’s life will be held in coming weeks.
The family would like to extend special thanks to all of those who participated in Rick’s health care. Additionally, the family would like to acknowledge Dr. Robert Smithson of Boyland Medical Clinic of Raleigh; Dr. Alan Kritz and staff of Rex Hematology Oncology Associates; Dr. Jeffrey Melson Clarke of Duke Cancer Center; Dr. John Fakiris and staff of Rex Radiation Oncology; and the wonderful staff at Wake Radiology, UNC Pharmacy, and Transitions LifeCare Hospice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Matthew Jordan Hoots
Franklinton
Matthew Jordan Hoots, 23, of Franklinton passed away on February 13, 2019. He was born August 10, 1995 in Raleigh, the son of Heather Hoots Hurlburt.
Matthew went to Heritage Elementary and Middle school. He graduated from Wake Forest High School.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Matthew was very laid back and never met a stranger.
Matthew was predeceased by his great-grandfather, Hubert Brim, and great-grandmother, Betty McDaniel.
He is survived by his mother, Heather Hurlburt and her fiancé, Ryan Moran; his sister, Kinly Hurlburt; and his grandparents, Bill and Darlene Ayscue and Benny and Bonnie Hoots.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Gail Moon Champion
Raleigh
Gail Moon Champion, 85, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born February 5, 1934 in Washington, NC to Justin Woolard and Helena Russ Woolard. Gail worked many years as a legal secretary.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Lee Champion; her children, Pamela Gail Burns and husband, Edward Burns, Tania Champion Entz and husband Marvin Daniel Entz, and Stephen Tyler Champion and his wife, Robin Michelle Champion; and grandchildren, Nicole Amy Holderbaum, John Tyler Champion, Kyle Robert Champion, Vladislav Jensen Burns and Donovan Matthew Burns.
Gail’s memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 834 Durham Road, Wake Forest.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Barbara Powell Jackson
Youngsville
Barbara Powell Jackson, 82, passed away Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Maggie Tant Powell and Don Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Jackson.
A memorial service celebrating her life was held at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Drew Maddox officiating.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by her daughter, Myra Jackson Allen and husband, Scott, of Youngsville, and a granddaughter, Kristi Allen of Wilson.
Memorial contributions can be made to Transitions Life Care Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina, 5171 Glenwood Ave., Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27612.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Salvador Torres Galaviz
Raleigh
Salvador Torres Galaviz, 86, husband, father, and grandfather to three generations, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Salvador was born on April 21, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Salvador and Theresa Torres Galaviz.
Salvador served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from July 26, 1949 to September 25, 1952. He married Shirley Richardson on August 15, 1953 and lived in Troy, Michigan, where they raised their five children.
He enjoyed barbequing with family and friends, bowling, riding dirt bikes, spending time in Northern Michigan, and dancing with his wife, Shirley. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Elks Lodge. Salvador was always the first to answer the call when anyone needed assistance. Salvador spent his last three years living in Youngsville, with his son, Salvador, and daughter-in-law, Gloria Galaviz. While in North Carolina, he enjoyed meeting new people and going to the shooting range with his son, Salvador.
The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. The Rev. Al Thomas will officiate.
Salvador is survived by his children, Brenda Tabaka, Vicki Bondie, Cynthia (Martin) Green and Salvador (Gloria) Galaviz; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa Torres and Salvador Galaviz; wife, Shirley Galaviz; and son, Roger Galaviz.
Salvador enjoyed spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
