Elizabeth Shirley (Gibson) Baumgardner
Wake Forest
Elizabeth Shirley (Gibson) Baumgardner ended her journey of 99 years on this earth on April 20, 2019. She began her life’s adventures on May 6, 1920 in Greensburg, Kansas with parents Abraham and Amy (Wilder) Gibson and brother Robert (now 101).
Soon after attending Fort Hays, Kansas College, Elizabeth was working in Macon, Georgia in the Appleton Home for Girls, where she met and married Kenneth Baumgardner (1916-2002) in 1942. They had three children, Kenille, Darrel, and Vivian (Lord); three grandchildren, Branson Prosser, Alana Lord and Jeremy Baumgardner; and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Julian and Dylan Prosser.
Elizabeth arrived in Gainesville, Georgia in 1963. She moved to Wake Forest in 2008 where she enjoyed concerts and ballets with her daughter, Kenille, and the many activities of her great-grandchildren until her death. She was also known to her fellow residents at The Lodge as the puzzle lady and pool shark.
After receiving her master’s degree in special education from the University of Georgia, Elizabeth taught for a while, but then her passion found its niche in tutoring older students, especially from different cultures. During this time she joined a writer’s club where her prolific writing of poetry and prose won her many awards. Her perfectionism was on display in the many outfits she sewed, not only for her family and friends, but in the many costumes she designed and created for local theater, often acting in these plays herself. The smell of homemade bread or cookies was always a part of the homes in Texas, New York, Oklahoma, Maryland, and then Georgia. Elizabeth remained especially interested in theater in addition to the Conflict Resolution Academic Programs at Brenau College.
Elizabeth was one whose love of family, friends and students was exemplified, not in words, but in her unselfish dedication towards encouraging all those who knew and loved her to go beyond the expectation of others, and reach for the impossible that has no limitations.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Elizabeth Baumgardner Peace Award for Mediation given at Brenau University, Attn: Matt Thomas, 500 Washington Street, SE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 or on line at giving.brenau.edu/give-online/
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Donald R. DuBose
Creedmoor
Donald R. DuBose, 76, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Mr. DuBose was born in Blakely, Georgia on Aug. 11, 1942. He graduated from Albany High School in Albany, Georgia in 1960. Don joined the U.S. Army in April 1962 and retired after 23 1/2 years of service on Sept. 30, 1985.
After retiring from the Army, Don returned to his hometown of Albany, Georgia and was employed by the United States Marine Corps Civil Service, MCLB, and retired for a second time on June 30, 2007 after 21 1/2 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Blackshear DuBose and Callie DuBose Mallory, and his brothers, John DuBose and Billy DuBose.
Donald is survived by his wife, Linda Davis DuBose of Creedmoor; his children, Kellie DuBose Duke (Bill) of Raleigh, Todd DuBose USAF Ret. of Jacksonville, Florida, Keith DuBose USN Ret. (Maria) of Houston, Texas, and Angie Robison (Scott) of Leesburg, Georgia.; his grandchildren, William, Georgia, Michael, Jessica, Eric, Ryan, and Rachel; three great-grandchildren; his first cousin, Linda Blackwell (John); one niece and three nephews; and his most faithful canine companion, Jake.
Mr. DuBose was a dedicated member of Woodland Baptist Church in Wake Forest where he was president of the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class. He practiced his faith daily. He loved his church family and was active in all aspects of church life.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, at Woodland Baptist Church. Burial with military honors followed in the church cemetery.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Jeanette Scott
Wake Forest
Jeannette Scott of Wake Forest passed away on April 18, 2019 after several years of declining health. Jeannette, 87, was born to John Cleveland Scott and Berta Hocutt Scott on February 25, 1932 and was their only child. She was born at the old Hocutt Homeplace near Burgaw, North Carolina.
When World War II broke out, Jeannette and her mother moved to Wilmington and ran a boarding house for men working at the shipyard. Her father continued to run the farm, and the family was together on the weekends. Jeannette graduated from New Hanover High School in 1950 and Meredith College in 1954.
Upon graduation from Meredith she went to Richmond, Virginia to work with the Foreign Mission Board. In 1957 she had the opportunity to go to Ibadan, Nigeria to work with the Nigerian Baptist Mission for several years. Upon her return, her interest in missions had intensified, and she enrolled in Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where she graduated in 1964. When she graduated from the seminary she went to work fulltime for the Baptist Book Store at the seminary where she became manager. She worked there until she retired in 1992.
For many years she was very active in the Altrusa International of Raleigh. She enjoyed playing cards and other games with friends at one of the churches near her home. She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Jeannette is survived by many cousins who loved her very much. She will be missed by many.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street. Burial followed at the Hocutt Family Cemetery near Burgaw..
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials to be sent to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to The Hocutt Family Education Scholarship Fund, Campbell University, Advancement Office, PO Box 116, Buies Creek, NC 27506 or to any other charity of your choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Nancy Laughter White
Franklinton
Nancy Laughter White, 76, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her home. She was born in Durham County, the daughter of the late Josephine House Laughter and Kenneth Lee Laughter.
Nancy was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church where she served as a deacon for several years. She also served on several committees at Franklinton Baptist Church. Nancy graduated from Franklinton High School. She also earned an associate degree of applied science. Nancy retired from the State of North Carolina with 30 years of service. She was an active member of Franklinton Rescue Squad for 20 years and continued to be an honorary member. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Nancy was a member of Franklinton Board of Commissioners for several terms.
She is survived by her husband, Robert M. White of the home; daughter, Jocelyn White (Stan) of Franklinton; granddaughter, Ashlee Woodlief (Timothy) of Franklinton; and one great-granddaughter, Caroline Adele Woodlief of Franklinton; a brother, Sid Laughter (Dianne) of Hartsville, South Carolina; a sister, JoAnn Burgess (Anthony) of Creedmoor; four nieces, Nikki, Scarlett, Allison, and Donna (Joey); five great-nieces and two great-nephews.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at 3 o’clock at Franklinton Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nancy should be made to Franklinton Baptist Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Teressa Pleasants Hall
Wake Forest
Teressa Pleasants Hall, 70, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 13, 1948 to the late Lewis and Lois Pleasants. Teressa worked in the mortgage business for many years.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Pine Forest Memorial Garden in Wake Forest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lynn Hall.
Surviving are two children, Chad Hall and wife, Denise of Wake Forest and Sheila Hall and husband, David Murray of Wake Forest; five grandchildren, Erica, Allison, Jerry, Kayla and Whitney; two great-grandchildren, Lily and Ryker; a brother, Gary Pleasants and wife Gail; and a sister, Beth McCain and husband Paul.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
Ian Frazier Lewis
Wake Forest
Ian Frazier Lewis, 18, died Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born September 23, 2000 in a laid-back, mellow style, which proved true to his personality. Ian was the third of four children, and adored his siblings. He was a senior at Wake Forest High School and had plans to study business, as he enjoyed following the stock market with his father.
Ian was a wonderful young man with a zest for life. Always independent, he would set goals for himself and work to achieve them without fanfare. He was a Boy Scout with Troop 500 for many years and liked hiking and camping with his scout buddies. He enjoyed playing baseball, but his true love was soccer. He played on teams at Wake Forest High School, and on his NCFC team, the Condors, for 16 seasons. He cherished the bonds he made with his teammates.
Ian had a way with animals and was known in the family as the cat whisperer. He enjoyed spending time with family on the waterslide and beach at the family condo. He had a passionate love for his family and friends and was fiercely protective of them. He loved hip-hop music and constantly tried to convert his mother to the genre by quoting lyrics. He would often make his family laugh by being goofy, and randomly breaking into dance to some song only he could hear. He was a joy to his family and a joy to his many friends, and his absence leaves a hole that cannot be filled.
Ian is survived by his parents, Kendall and Missy Lewis; a sister, Hanna Lewis; brothers, Erik and Payden Lewis; uncles, Greg Bartholomew and wife, Diana, Sherrill Bartholomew and wife, Ginger, Lee and Stephen Lewis; aunts, Lisa Bartholomew and husband, Mark Willing, Pat Jenks and husband, Ronald, and Kerry Lewis; cousins, Gregory Bartholomew (Susan), Christopher Bartholomew (Hilary), Jackson, Marshall, and Walker Willing, Hunter Jenks (Betsy), Parker and Taylor Jenks, Luke and Allison Bartholomew, Summer Ryan (Josh), Graham Fuller (Susan), Cameron and Marcus Dearstyne, Cate Critcher, and Sarah Long (Colin), and multiple precious little cousins.
He was the grandson of the late James and Elizabeth Bartholomew of Wake Forest and Leo and Elizabeth Lewis of New Bern.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday April 28, 2019, in Binkley Chapel at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 120 South Wingate Street, Wake Forest. Burial will follow at Pine Forest Memorial Garden.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Bright Funeral Home.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. (919) 556-5811
