Lenore Claire Hing
Youngsville
Lenore Claire Hing of Youngsville, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2023.
She was an exceptional woman overflowing with love, wisdom and passion for everyone she met. Lenore loved people and people loved her. Her greatest joys were being a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor and loyal friend – she loved her family. As a devoted wife and loving mother her greatest pleasures were gardening, bird watching, caring for her pets, baking cookies, making pizzas along with her famous yeast rolls. Lenore enjoyed fishing, crocheting, working puzzles, playing video games and BINGO.
Lenore was born in Morristown, New Jersey on September 15, 1938 to Evelyn and Charles Picot. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ellsworth Hing, sister, Helen Bennett, and brother, Don Picot. She is survived by her children, Bill Hing, Jeanette House (Gerald), and Tom Hing (Tammy), seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, her brother Jim Picot (Maureen), and her favorite dog, Izzy. .
Lenore was an active member of Celebration Church and will always be remembered for her devotion to God, her acts of service and kindness, and connection to her community. Lenore served faithfully for 24 years in various volunteer positions in Celebration Church. Over the last few years, you could find Lenore greeting people with a hug as they entered the church. She passionately served with the food distribution team blessing families in the community. Lenore’s memory will always live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 18th, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Celebration Church, 8700 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Celebration Church, 8700 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616.
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Rhonda Kaye Journigan Casey
Wake Forest
Rhonda Kaye Journigan Casey, 60, of Wake Forest passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2023 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Dean Casey; children, Trey Burgess, Forest Casey and Gabby Porterfield and husband, Arron; her mother, Linda Faye Williams and husband, Jerry; her father, Gaylon Journigan; sister, Lynette Creech and husband, David; brother, Greg Journigan; nephews, Peyton Creech and Dawson Creech; nieces, Angie Byrd and husband, Daryl; step-niece and step-nephew, Natalie Williams and Benjamin Williams; sister-in-law, Elise Mooney. She was preceded in death by her half-sister, Sonia O’Neal and by her step-brother, Mike Williams.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607
Friends may visit with the family from 1:30pm – 2:45pm prior to the service on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
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Sammy Baker Privette
Youngsville
Sammy Baker Privette, 77, of Youngsville passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home. He was born July 25, 1946 in Wake County to the late Isaac and Emily Nellie Privette.
Mr. Privette was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a huge NC State fan and he loved NASCAR racing.
A graveside service will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in Harris Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Youngsville.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Grace Privette, a son, Thomas Wilder and wife Stacey, a brother, Dale Privette and wife Betty, a sister, Sonia Brogden and husband Joe, two granddaughters, Maggie Wilder and husband Matt Gray and Emily Gayeski, two great grandsons, Owen and Liam Gray, nieces , Audra, Kelly, Terri and Jenny and other family members, Rob and Cathy Harris-Cannon, Mark Cannon, Katie Cannon, Inmer, Mayra and Jordin and Sneijder Martinez and Jeff and Pam Gayeski.
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to ProMedica Hospice at www.gentivahs.com/services/hospice-care or by mail to 4505 Falls of Neuse Rd # 650, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Privette family.
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James Michael Cebula
Wake Forest
James Michael Cebula, 71, of Wake Forest, NC (formerly of Greensburg, PA) peacefully passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, after battling a brief illness. He was born January 19, 1952, the son of the late Helen Varkonyi Cebula and Dan Cebula of Campbell, Ohio.
Jim was a 1969 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. He attended Findlay College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Jim pursued and received his MBA at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, while employed full time at Marion Power Shovel, in Marion, Ohio. In 1989, Jim was hired by Kennametal, Inc. where he managed corporate purchasing for 21 years holding the position of Global Director of Purchasing and Travel from 2000 until 2010. In 2011, Jim was hired by ASKO as Vice President of Supply Chain until his retirement in 2015. Jim served on the board of Westmoreland-Fayette Council of Boy Scouts serving as advisor and board president.
Jim was an avid golfer and an all-around sports enthusiast. Life was always good whether it was time on the golf course, hiking, biking, fishing, throwing a football, watching his Steelers play, walking on the beach, or catching a beautiful view from the mountains.
Jim’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who always looked forward to his storytelling, his funny, witty demeanor, and his full-of-life personality. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and great friend to all. He will be deeply missed.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Ann (Paulsen) Cebula, whom he married on December 22, 1973: his two children, Nicole (Alexander) Bowling of Raleigh, NC; Nathan (Valerie) Cebula of Stow, OH; three grandchildren; Ansley and Everett Bowling; Jeremiah Cebula; a sister, Patricia Cebula Gomori of Poland, OH; a sister-in law, Donna Watts of Clearwater, FL; a brother-in-law, Gary (Julie) Paulsen of Holland, OH; several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Varkonyi Cebula, his father, Dan Cebula, and his brother-in-law, Jeffery Gomori.
With heartfelt appreciation, Jim’s family would like to thank Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh, for their compassion, support, and expertise as they gently guided Jim and his family through his final journey. We would also like to thank Home Instead, Raleigh, for assisting us so quickly and with much compassion. Their help allowed us to honor Jim’s wish of remaining at home.
At Jim’s request there will be no calling hours. There will be a funeral mass at 1 pm on Friday, November 17, 2023, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, celebrated by Monsignor Clay. Burial will be at the Columbarium on the church campus, immediately after the funeral.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 or to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle @ https://www.foodshuttle.org/
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Lois Elizabeth Rizzo
Wake Forest
Lois Elizabeth Rizzo, 90, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Lois was born on December 2, 1932 in Perry, NY to the late Ernest and Laura Pease.
Lois was a first grade teacher in Avon and a master quilter.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Rizzo; and aunt, Lois Calladine.
She is survived by her son, Paul (Nancy) Rizzo; daughter, Sharon (Peter) Kaiser; grandchildren, Lise (Ryan) Mumford, Samantha Jo (Brandon) Reams, Sean Kaiser; and seven great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Rizzo family.
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Robert McNeil Smith
Wake Forest
Robert McNeil Smith, born September 15, 1949 in Glasgow Scotland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5th , 2023 at his home in Wake Forest North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bobby immigrated to Toronto in 1965 with his parents Isabella and George Smith (predeceased), which is where he pursued his passion for the arts by attending the Ontario College of Art and Design. While attending college he developed his wanderlust that sent him backpacking through Europe, providing him the opportunity to discover, experience and enjoy all that Europe had to offer in the early 70s. His love of travel and the outdoors led him to his beautiful wife of over 27 years Linda. Together they shared their love for travel, hiking, biking and time together in their mountain house. Rob enjoyed being active and remained so throughout his life, partaking in everything from cycling to soccer. He was a loyal supporter of the Rangers FC and unfortunately for him, the cursed Toronto Maple Leafs.
Rob’s outgoing nature along with his incredible sense of humor made him instantly relatable and familiar to those who had the pleasure of meeting him, which undoubtedly helped him as entrepreneur of his own business as a dangerous goods specialist; he was the kind of person that you may have just met, but made you feel like an old friend. He was a loving father to his four children Martin, Pascale, Emma and Sophie and is survived by his brother David and grandkids George, Lucie, Theodore and Emmet.
Donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders in Roberts honor.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.
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Martha Pearson Taylor
Raleigh
Martha Pearson Taylor passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at age 79 after a six-year battle with lung cancer. She was born in Wilson, North Carolina and lived in Raleigh for 58 years.
Martha was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to cook, dance, play the piano, and sing in her church choir. She sang in the choir for 40 years and taught piano lessons for many years. Professionally, Martha worked as an accountant for Goldston’s Building Supply for 10 years and as financial secretary for Bayleaf Baptist Church for 17 years.
Martha loved to laugh and make others laugh; she never took herself too seriously. She was vibrant with a huge personality; she loved to travel and have adventures and make memories. She loved her family and friends deeply.
Martha was happy in the knowledge that she was leaving this world to be with her Lord and Savior.
Martha is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ray Taylor; their son Steve Taylor (wife Tabatha and their daughters, Darby and Cami Taylor); their daughter Bethany Taylor (and her daughter Piper Cook); and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 2:00 PM at North Raleigh United Methodist Church (8501 Honeycutt Road), where Martha was a charter member.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Martha Taylor Scholarship fund at North Raleigh United Methodist Church. www.nrumc.org/givenow.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and personnel at Duke Cancer Center, Hospital and Hock Family Pavilion hospice center in Durham, NC for all the excellent care they provided.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Taylor family.
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