Eldred Pearce Lindsey
Youngsville
Eldred Pearce Lindsey, 99, of Youngsville passed away peacefully on the morning of Resurrection Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Franklin County on July 20, 1924, the daughter of Katie Howell Hicks Pearce and George Davis Pearce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage Elmo Lindsey in 1989; son, Gail Talmage Lindsey in 2020; daughter, Nancy Lynette Lindsey in 2022; and her sister Helen Pearce Waker and brother Ebbie Jones Pearce.
Eldred’s greatest joys in life were her family and friends. She fulfilled her most important roles in life, that as a mother, wife and trusted friend. It was known by all that she had an unbounded love and faith in God. Eldred was a member of Youngsville Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Ladies Adult Sunday School, and was involved with several church groups.
As she raised her children, she was involved in PTA, sport activities, and utilized her extensive knowledge and skill of sewing to make cheerleader uniforms and costumes for school plays. Eldred enjoyed cooking and serving meals on Sundays and Holidays for family and friends. She loved to send cards and handwritten notes of encouragement. Later in life, she embraced technology and learned to send texts of encouragement.
Eldred retired from Franklin County School System after working over 25 years as a substitute teacher, librarian and teacher assistant. After retirement, she focused her time and attention to involvement in her community as a member of the Youngsville Woman’s Club. She was a frequent visitor to a local daycare to hold and nurture babies. She made “busy aprons” for dementia patients and breast cancer pillows. She would dress as Ragged Anne, Mrs. Santa Claus, a Leprechaun, Mother Goose or a Pumpkin to read to children at the library and deliver her famous tea cookies around town. She handmade baby blankets for many new babies in the community.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at Youngsville Baptist Church. A burial will follow in the Youngsville Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family prior to the service on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 1:00pm – 1:45pm in the Youngsville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
She is survived by daughters Katie Lindsey and Amy Lindsey Fairfield (Richard); grandchildren, Gail Jr., Kevin and Laurie Lindsey; grandchildren, Silas Lindsey and, Ashley Yelton (Travis); five great-grandchildren, Cayden, Gracie, Harley, Aiden and Daneca.
A special thanks to her caregivers, Diane Shadrach and Heartland Hospice staff.
Mom, you made this a world better place, you were loved and will be deeply missed.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Youngsville Baptist Church, PO Box 297, Youngsville, NC, 27596 or to the charity of your choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
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Janet G. Stroup
Wake Forest
Janet G. Stroup, 90, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Janet was born in Pittsburgh, PA.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene, and Grace; husband, James; sister, Martha; and brother, Dave.
She is survived by her son, Jim, and granddaughter, Jordan.
Janet was a selfless, extremely positive person who enriched all the lives that she touched and always put the needs of others before her own. Her family was always her priority as she was a devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Janet will be sorely missed as she was the rock and light of our family.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Stroup family.
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Esmond Worley Massey
Wake Cross Roads Community
Esmond Worley Massey, 84, of the Wake Cross Roads Community, passed away on the evening of Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Margaret and V.V. Massey, and was a longtime member of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church. Worley graduated from Rolesville High School in 1958. He worked hard his entire life, but made sure to enjoy every second along the way. Before settling in at Marshall Oil Company, Worley was a brakeman on the railroad, a driver at Pine State Creamery and helped his uncle in the HVAC business, eventually running his own HVAC business. He worked at Marshall Oil Company for 26 years and was the owner of Wake Tire for over 36 years.
Worley was passionate about traveling. He visited almost every state in the US by way of his 1960’s Dodge Travco motor home, with family members and friends in tow. He enjoyed telling the story of meeting Elvis at Graceland on July 4, 1969, during one of his many adventures. Nothing made Worley happier than going on a cruise with anyone who wanted to join, but particularly his family and close friends. Worley cruised all around the world and gave new meaning to the phrase, “never met a stranger.”
Worley loved animals of all kinds, but was particularly fond of his dogs, horses, and baboons. He rescued his first baboon, Scoopy, from an exotic animal owner in Concord, NC. This was just the beginning of what would become Worley and Nancy’s long history of adopting animals in need of a new home.
While his hobbies are too numerous to mention here, he was an avid barefoot water skier, enjoyed snow skiing and riding motorcycles, flew a helicopter and owned a number of hovercrafts.
There was nothing more important to Worley than his family. While his love for his family was evident throughout his entire life, he felt like he had won the lottery when his family moved out to join him and Nancy on what became the family compound.
He will be remembered for his contagious smile and extraordinary sense of humor that could light up a room and provoke uncontrollable laughter, even at the most inappropriate times.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Strickland Massey; son, Allen Massey and wife, Lorie; grandchildren, Will (Julia) and Lee (Jesse); great-grandchildren, Will, Jaxton, Worth, and Ridge (on the way); siblings, Betty Lou Horton and Robert Massey (Joyce); sister-in-law, Sandra Massey; “adopted sister” Mary Lou Penny (Tom). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Victor Massey and Marvin Massey.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
Perseveranda Gines Santos
Wake Forest
Perseveranda Gines Santos, age 81, died on March 27, 2024. She was born in Caranglaan Pangasinan – Philippines on August 22, 1942.
She is survived by her husband Sergio A. Santos, daughter, Christine Turner (Ken), son, Robert Santos (Mycal), grandsons, Brendan Staub, Dustin Staub, brother, Tripilo Gines (Mila), sister, Julieta Baniqued (Ray), brother, Cornelio Gines (Maria).
Percy received her master’s in Elementary Education and a 2nd master’s in early childhood, both from East Carolina University.
She loved singing Karaoke and was a self-professed Shopaholic. She enjoyed dancing the night away with friends, traveling the world and feasting with family, and quiet nights with her husband watching their favorite shows. Percy donated to various religious and children’s charities.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to a charity of your choice.
Family and friends are invited for visitation between the hours of
5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the Magnolia room of Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted in the main sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena in Wake Forest on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Inurnment will be held in the Memorial Gardens of St. Catherine of Siena at a future date.
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Wake Forest
Arrangements in the care of Bright Funeral Home. Obituary to follow.
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Cathie Ann Garner (Hajduk)
Youngsville
Cathie Ann Garner (Hajduk), age 79, of Youngsville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Cathie was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan in 1944 to Adelaide and Alexander Hajduk.
Throughout her life, she was a nurse, office manager at Weik Law and a dental practice, but her most important and beloved role was as a loving mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelaide (Ammy) and Alexander. She is survived by her sister Gail, three children, Terri Weik (Garner) and her husband Rick, Michael Garner, and David Garner. She will also be remembered fondly by her 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Cathie was also a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, and a fantastic cook who will be missed dearly by all those who came into contact with her. In her own words, she “believed in God, family, love, smiles, hugs, and also the little things in life.” She lived to the fullest and leaves her family and friends with years of great memories.
The family will have a Celebration of Life gathering at a future date.
Arrangements in the care of Bright Funeral Home.
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Roxanne O’Donnell Gartland
Wake Forest
Roxanne Gartland, 51, was born in Pgh., PA to Kathleen Carol Pisciuneri and Rocco Vincent Pisciuneri on Sept. 8, 1972. We lost her way too soon after a five-year battle with breast cancer on March 23, 2024.
She is survived by: her husband Jonathan D. Gartland, her children Kennedy Q. O’Donnell and Brodie V. O’Donnell, her stepchildren Sidney C. Gartland (Richard), Ahlora R. Gartland, Brodie F. Gartland and Brenna J. Gartland, parents Kathleen and Rocco, her sister Tracy L. Gentry (Brian) and her nephews Kaden and Carter Gentry and her niece Olivia P. Gentry, and her grandfather Dwight S. Wherry (Dora) and many loving aunts, uncles and friends.
Roxanne‘s many different talents led to her having various successful careers over the years. Her most recent career was through AT&T where she worked in the commercial government sector. She was also passionate about helping others and giving back! She organized multiple collections for the homeless and she and her family personally delivered them. Her positive spirit and easy connectability to people blessed everyone around her!
A memorial service will be held Saturday April 6, 2024 at 11:00 am at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UNC/Rex Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen (Koman.org) and the American Cancer Society.
A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center (919-556-5811)
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Daniel Patrick Kelly
Wake Forest
Daniel Kelly, 76, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1947 in Ireland to the late Francis Kelly and Mary McLaughlin.
Daniel worked for Sunrise Fire Department in suppression and later became a Division Chief. He enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren: Gianna, Joseph, Preston, and Logan. He made it a priority to attend all their sports events and activities.
He enjoyed watching both the NFL and college football, he was a NY Jets fan and Notre Dame fan. He enjoyed traveling, attending antique car shows, and a good bottle of Amber Bock. He was an avid reader and his favorite authors included James Patterson, John Grisham, and Tom Clancy.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Kelly; and sister, Anne McKay.
He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Kelly; stepdaughter, Marisa Napoli; stepson, Christohper Napoli; brother, Frank Kelly; and sister, Rosemary McNamara.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital at www.stjude.org.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Catherines of Siena Catholic Church at 520 W Holding Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Kelly family.
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Julia “Judy” Louise Truman
Rolesville
Julia “Judy” Louise Truman, 94, of Rolesville, North Carolina, left this temporary life to enter Eternal Life on March 29, 2024, at Avendelle of Rolesville. She was born on October 14, 1929, in Longacre, West Virginia, to the late George and Pearl O’Dell Jackson.
Judy was preceded in death by Reverend Wilmer Truman, her loving husband, her stepfather John Danbury, and her sisters, Billie Kauff, Helen Walsh, and Monna Kay Damron. Surviving siblings are Garrett Jackson, Jane Seacrist, Sue Giacomo, Lois McGuire, Doug Danbury, and Carol Wingett.
Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy are her daughter and son-in-law Julia and Gary Buzzard, daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Michael Bickham, son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Beth Truman, daughter and son-in-law Cindi and Shawn Whiteside, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Judy’s life was marked by great faith in and devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She dearly loved her family, and she was an inspiration to people of all ages. She had the gift of encouragement, and she loved to help others. In her role as a pastor’s wife, and she lovingly supported her husband and provided wisdom and leadership in every church they served. Her leadership skills were evident as she skillfully taught young people, directed Vacation Bible Schools and Christmas plays, and led women’s ministries. She selflessly provided spiritual, physical, and emotional support to anyone who was in need.
As a talented, self-taught seamstress, she enjoyed making clothing and home décor items, reupholstering furniture, and hanging wallpaper. She had a knack for leaving people and places better than they were before she found them.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Devoted City Church at 9500 Durant Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from noon until 2:00 pm. A livestream of the Celebration of Life service will be available at devoted.city/truman.
Because there were times in her childhood when food was scarce, it was always very important to Judy that everyone had food to eat. She didn’t want anyone to go hungry, so in lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry in Wake Forest, North Carolina. This ministry provides food to people in need in the community where Judy lived for many years. For more information on how to donate, go to https://triareaministry.com/donate/
The family wishes to thank our wonderful community of friends for your prayers, visits, and support. We also want to express our gratitude to the owners and staff at Avendelle of Rolesville for taking excellent care of our mother for the last several years. Additionally, we want to thank Gentiva Hospice and Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home for their kind assistance.
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