Robert L. Jones
Wake Forest
Robert LaVerne Jones, 84, of Wake Forest passed away Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019, at Carillon Assisted Living of Wake Forest.
He was born in Wake County to the late Willie Spencer Jones and Miriam Watkins Jones. Mr. Jones attended Campbell College where he received his accounting degree. After college he served in the United States Army and after serving his country returned home to operate the family business, the H. B. Jones General Store. He later moved to Atlanta to pursue his accounting career with The Austin Company. After 32 years of service, he retired and moved his family back to the area.
In his free time, he enjoyed square dancing and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Having grown up during the Depression years he had an appreciation for all things, nothing was thrown out and there was nothing he couldn’t fix. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2019, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, and burial followed in the Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sarah Weaver Jones; children, Debra Jones Horton and husband, Craig, of Wake Forest, Debbie Broadway and husband, Michael, Denise Slover and husband, Jack, and Vann Weave,r all of Georgia; brother, Stanley Jones and wife, Frances of Wendell; sister, Patty Rue Jones of Raleigh; grandchildren, Geoffery Horton, Amber Horton, Heather Jones, Zachary Jones, Courtney Carroll, Garrett Broadway, Jake Smith, Ryan McWilliam, Michael Weaver and Frances Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Ila, Desmond, Eli, Hayden, Madison Ann, Hazley, Exie Mae, Walker, Naomi and Brayden; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Jones; second wife, Elaine Conrath; son, Robert L. Jones Jr.; grandsons, Jordan Broadway, Eric Jones, Bobby Jones; daughter-in-law, Cindy Jones; and a brother, Charles Jones.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Carillon Assisted Living of Wake Forest and Heartland Hospice for the love and care, they have shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in the memory of Mr. Jones to the Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, 2101 Sardis Road North, Box 15
Charlotte, NC 28227 or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-7400).
Reverend Terrence Collins
Raleigh
Reverend Terrence Collins, 75 years old, died on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Dade City, Florida. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on July 17, 1943 to the late Mary Elizabeth (Skonieczny) Collins and Benjamin Francis Collins.
After discerning a vocation to the Religious life, Father Collins entered into studies and formation with the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, Saint Anthony of Padua Province in Baltimore, Maryland. He studied philosophy at Saint Hyacinth Seminary College in Granby, Massachusetts. He then continued priestly formation in theology at Saint Anthony on the Hudson in Rensselaer, New York. Father Collins was ordained to the Priesthood on May 22, 1971 in Albany, New York by the Most Reverend Edwin Broderick, Bishop of Albany.
In the Diocese of Raleigh, Father Collins served as Parochial Vicar of Saint Raphael Parish in Raleigh; Diocesan Scout Chaplain; Priest Chaplain and Campus Minister at Eastern Carolina University in Greenville; Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Tarboro; Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Kill Devil Hills; Dean of the Albemarle Deanery and Pastor of Saint Jude Parish, Hampstead and Saint Mary, Gate of Heaven Mission in Surf City. Father Collins was incardinated into the Diocese of Raleigh on December 5, 1984. He also served as Chaplain to local Fire Departments, both on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and in Hampstead. For reasons of health, Father Collins retired from active priestly ministry on January 3, 2012 and continued to assist in priestly ministry, as his health permitted.
The funeral arrangements for Father Collins are as follows: Reception of the Body and Vigil for the Deceased on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, Monsignor David D. Brockman, V.G., Presiding. The Visitation will follow the liturgy. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, Most Rev. Luis R. Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, Principal Celebrant. Internment will take place at a later date at Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery in Stratford, Connecticut.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Hyle Kimball Herwick Jr.
Hollister
Hyle Kimball Herwick Jr., 66, died Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born June 28, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Doris Pearl Moore Herwick and Hyle Kimble Herwick. Hyle worked for many years in the transportation industry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jefferey Herwick and Dennis Herwick, and a son, Geramy Herwick .
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Wake Forest Cemetery. The Rev. Al Thomas will officiate.
Hyle is survived by his children, Heather Tanner, Tanya Cheney and Jonathan Herwick; two sisters, Debbie Danner and Betty Herwick; grandchildren, C.J., Marquis, Angelina and Rosalyn; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. (919-556-5811)
Dannie Lee Stull
Raleigh
Dannie Lee Stull, 67, died Monday, March 4, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born August 25, 1951 to Anna Lee Jackson Stull and Warren Stull.
Dannie was born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He received an associates degree from NOVA and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the American University. Dannie’s dedication to the Alexandria Police Department and to the citizens of Alexandria is most commendable. He will truly be missed.
Officer Dannie Stull joined the Alexandria Police Department on November 21, 1977. He was assigned to the Patrol Division before being transferred to the Crime Prevention Unit on November 28, 1983. During Dannie’s 23 years with the Alexandria Police Department, he has been involved in many community projects and was a certified D.A.R.E and firearms instructor. He was the department representative for Eisenhower Partnership Committee and the Mount Vernon Enterprise Zone. Dannie was also the liaison to the seminary and Van Dorn Civic associations.
Dannie received numerous letters of appreciation from citizens, and letters of commendations from the chief of police and other department officials. Dannie rose to the rank of Police Officer IV before retiring from the department. One of Dannie’s greatest joys was working with children. He spent a lot of his time building and transporting items for the Police Youth Camp. He also participated in fund raising activities to sponsor the youth camp, to include the nnual Christmas Tree Sale.
Services will be announced at a later time.
Donations may be made to the Alexandria Police Youth Camp, 1083 Boys Camp Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Joan Duke Warren
Wake Forest
Joan Duke Warren, 76, passed away on Tuesday morning March 5, 2019 at WakeMed Center. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Earnestine Perdue Duke and William Duke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Sandy” Warren, and a sister, Carol Duke.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 Thursday morning, March 7, 2019, at the Wake Forest United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her daughters, Laura Roberts and Kim Warren, both of Youngsville, and Amy Warren of Raleigh; sons, the Rev. Donald Warren and his wife, Lori, of Wake Forest, Jeff Warren and his wife, Mary Jo, of Zebulon and Greg Warren of Chicago, Illinois; sisters, Janice Bailey of Youngsville and Billie Edwards of Raleigh; and grandchildren, Caleb Roberts, Lukas Warren, Olivia Warren, Rebekah Hayles, Mackenzie Warren and Mandie Warren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Senior Ministry fund, Wake Forest United Methodist Church, 905 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 to 11:30 before the service at the church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC (919) 556-5811
