George Mackie
Arrangements are in the hands of Bright Funeral Home, and an obituary will be published soon.
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Mary Virginia Perry Neville
Wake Forest
Mary Virginia Perry Neville was the only child of Daisy Mae Walters Perry and John M. “Jick” Perry. She was perfect in every way: beautiful baby, charming smile, and sandy-colored curly hair plus plump cheeks. Her parents, cousins, and neighboring relatives and friends adored her. She was called Ginger from day one and at an early age, Ginger went to Forestville Baptist Church (where her mother became a deaconess). She also enjoyed tap and ballet school. What a kid!
Ginger’s life of almost 72 years was filled with lots of love and laughter but also great sadness and tragedy beginning at age six when her father died suddenly of a heart attack.
Her husband of one year, Tommie Wayne Neville, died tragically at the young age of 21, and her beloved mother, Daisy, died of cancer 7 years later. That’s a great deal of sadness and heartbreak to experience before age 28.
Ginger sailed through school with good grades and good relationships with teachers and classmates. She was a faithful supporter of school sports and played community softball. As a high school senior, she was elected president of the Future Teachers of America and she and Jerry Looper were elected the senior class superlative for “Wittiest.” At the graduation exercise, Ginger received the “good citizenship” award. Her mother just beamed.
After graduation, Ginger worked at various times as a clerk at Unigard Insurance, as a server at the Plantation Inn, and for Storr Office Supply. Her longtime employment, from which she eventually retired after more than 30 years, is now known as the North Carolina State, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Meanwhile, Ginger absolutely loved her critters. Growing up, she and Daisy adored a brown Boston Terrier, Cindy. As a young adult, family friend Joe Lowery gave her a Scottie whom Ginger named Precious Perry. “PP” was her constant companion for years. Then came a live-in cat named Boots.
In recent years, Ginger cared for feral cats by feeding them on her back porch, giving them cover in harsh weather, and capturing them to be neutered. She also fed the many birds in her yard. She and her friend Lovie Adams fed and even played with deer in Lovie’s back yard.
There was no question that family and friends were of the greatest importance to Ginger.
We only mention a few; please know she loved you all. From Wake Forest schools: Sandy Bradley Ogburn, Lois Powell Corse, Kathy Neeb Barsalona, and Penny Hickman (who was the daughter of Mrs. Marietta Hickman, Ginger’s beloved English teacher for four years). From Forestville Baptist Church, and WF school: Lib Mason Maddox. Husband Tommie’s cousin, Martha Neville Harris. Stemming from a longtime friendship between the families, Elvin Anne Gay. Need to mention long-term friend Robert Ferris of Lexington and cousin Robert Moore, son of cousin Sylvia Perry Moore, of Raleigh.
Ginger supported the Koinonia Foundation of Wake Forest, an organization founded by her extended family and super-great friends, Jim Adams and wife Gayle. Include also as extended family and super-great friends, Jim’s brother Johnny Adams and his wife Kathy and their children plus Jim’s sister Marilyn Adams, son Ashton and husband Tommy Hines. Jim, Johnny and Marilyn are the children of J.B. and Lovie Adams. Johnny and Marilyn stayed by Ginger’s bedside through the night before she died the next morning.
Marilyn Adams will eulogize Ginger’s courage—a courage that carried her through the last 16 years of her life—a time when she spent Monday, Wednesday, and Friday preparing for and enduring the painful and exhausting business of dialysis. This may be a world record. If not, it is still very impressive.
Ginger is survived by a slew of first cousins: Ruth Ann Walters Dyer (Jim) of Wake Forest; Joanne Walters Wuest (Phillip) of Little Rock, Arkansas; Ann Walters Mulqueen (Dan) of Centreville, Virginia; Ida Walters of Leesburg, Virginia; Margaret Walters of Taos, New Mexico; Viki Walters Gustavson (Carl) of San Francisco, California; Patricia Walters Anderson of Leesburg, Virginia; Katherine Walters Gilmore (Mike) of Youngsville, North Caroline; and Sylvia Perry Moore of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Memorials are requested to be sent to Safe Haven for Cats and Meals on Wheels.
A service celebrating Ginger’s life will be held at 3 o’clock, Monday afternoon, August 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 3 pm prior to the service at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
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‘Lucy,’ Alease Bridges
Burlington
“Lucy”, Alease Bridges, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Portside Assisted Living Facility in Myrtle Beach, SC. Lucy was a long time resident of Burlington, NC.
Lucy will best be remembered for her deep love of the Lord, her family and her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie A. Bridges; daughters, Hilda and Linda Elaine Bridges; granddaughter, Baily Alease Willard; and siblings, Harold, Brady, J.B., Leon, Betty, Sue, Lib, Mae and Marguerite.
She is survived by her brother, Fred Horne and wife, Helen; sister, Sherry Proctor and husband, Pete; son, Willie Dwight Bridges and wife Glenda; daughter, Bobbie Willard and husband Mitchell; grandchildren, Annie, Megan, Casey and Emma; and great grandchildren Judson, Farrah-Jo, McKenzie, Isaac and Zane.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvery Baptist Church at 230 Williamson St. Burlington, NC 27215.
A simple graveside service will be held for Lucy on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Wake Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, 3328 Forestville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Bridges family.
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Peggy Marshall Harding
Wake Forest
Peggy Marshall Harding, 77, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday morning, August 8, 2024 at her home. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Gray Marshall and was a member of Franklinton Living Springs Church of God.
She was retired from the Wake County Public School System where she worked at Wake Forest High School Cafeteria as cashier.
Peggy’s greatest love and activity in her life was going to church. She also loved her family very much. Her family visiting with her was a very precious part of her life. She enjoyed visiting with her family and going out walking with her sister, Phyllis. Being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was another special part of her life. She and her husband loved to travel to different parts of the United States. Her greatest trip was going to the home place of her favorite singer, Elvis.
Funeral service was held at 12 noon on Monday, August 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Wake Forest Cemetery.
Mrs. Harding is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dwight Harding; daughters, Paula Lloyd (Jay) and Pam Holly; son, Paul Harding (Sharon); sister, Phyllis Lowery; brothers, Jimmy Marshall (Lucy) and Gerald Marshall (Evelyn); grandchildren, Kayla Loyd, David Holly, Alan Holly, Carlee Tart, Christian Harding, Michael Harding and Victoria Harding; great-grandchildren, Tyasia Johnson, Legend Bowen, Kaedynce Rucker and Layne Harding.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Peggy’s caregiver, Joyce Habuda. Joyce was a great woman and showed much love to Peggy and to Tameka with Visiting Angels who took wonderful care of Peggy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Franklinton Living Springs Church of God, 708 Winston St., Franklinton, NC 27525.
Friends visited with the family from 6-8 Sunday evening, August 11, 2024 at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St.;, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-5811)
The Funeral Service for Peggy Marshall Harding was live-streamed CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SERVICE
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Joan Kay (Marlette) Septak
On Wednesday, August 7th, in Youngsville, NC, we lost an amazing, fun-loving woman, Joan Kay (Marlette) Septak.
She loved making quilts because she had a sense of accomplishment when completing one. She loved playing bingo! It was a great way to connect with one another in an enjoyable environment. Joan loved spending time at the beach. It offered, not only a gorgeous view, but gave her a peacefulness and a feeling of being close to God there.
She exceeded at capturing her vibrant and curious spirit. Her family time was her favorite. Her love for her family was overpowering. She enjoyed the laughter and fun times they all shared. Her children and grandchildren were so precious to her and captured her heart. Joan’s husband, Bernard, was the love of her life and she always said he was “one in a million.” And we can’t forget her sweet dog, Sophie, who she adored.
Joan was 71 years young. She was born on March 11, 1953 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She married Bernard Septak on December 2, 1972 in a beautiful ceremony blessed with love and God’s presence.
The children that were her pride and joy are Christina (Marc) More, Robert (Kristen) Septak and Alaina (Jonathan) Johnston, and her dog, Sophie.
When her grandchildren started to arrive, she was in awe of Dylan, Aleczander, Vanessa, Olivia, Anthony, Gavin, Levi and Trevor.
Joan is survived by her husband, Bernard, children and grandchildren (listed above) and sister, Jane Bauer and brother, Charles Marlette and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, Edward H. and Violet L. Marlette, and brothers, Bob, Jim, Rich and Dennis.
Visitation Service was held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm at Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Marvin Rupert Weathers Sr.
Wake Forest
Marvin Rupert Weathers, Sr. “Speedy”, 89, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
He served in the US Navy on the USS Boyd and retired from Burlington Industries where he worked for 37 years.
He was a loving husband and father. He loved his family more than anything. His favorite thing to do was cooking for the family and spending time with them. He loved taking trips to the beach, and gospel music, especially the Gaithers. He was a member of Glen Royal Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Newton and Lizzie Weathers; twin sister, Margaret Weathers Brantley; brother, Paul Weathers; and son-in-law, Ronnie Ketchum.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruby Cooke Weathers; daughter, Brenda Weathers Ketchum; son, Marvin (Kim) Rupert Weathers, Jr. all of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren “God Children”, Courtney Jones Williams, Taylor Jones and McKenzie Jones Hoyle; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo (Thomas) Lester of Raleigh, NC, Charlotte Cooke of Wake Forest, NC; and several special nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Dr. Dominee Ehrhardt, Dr. Michael Oliverio and his nurse April, and Dr. Joseph Falsone for taking such good care of him over the years.
Flowers accepted or memorial contributions to Glen Royal Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Glen Royal Baptist Church with Pastor Alan Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. Entombment will follow at Wake Forest Cemetery with Marvin Weathers Jr., Stuart Finch, Joseph Cooke, Zachary Cooke, James Brantley, and Taylor Jones serving as pallbearers.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Weathers family.
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Robert Reckenbeil
Wake Forest
Arrangements in the care of Bright Funeral Home with details to follow.
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Daniel M. Thurston
Christiansburg, Va.
Daniel Mayo Thurston, 86, of Christiansburg Va, passed away on August 4, 2024.
Daniel was born May 11,1938 to Walter Mayo and Elnora (Tootsie) Thurston in West Point, Virginia. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond VA in 1956, he went on to earn his BA in English at the University of Richmond.
Daniel started a career with Aetna Life and Casualty Company working there for 28 years then worked for The Manville Trust. In 1956 Dan met Shirley Kingsley in Richmond VA. They married in 1959 and went on to have two daughters, Teri Thurston Sparks and Susan Thurston Lundberg. They were blessed with 66 years of marriage!
In 1991 Dan retired and moved to Virginia Beach VA and then Raleigh NC. In 2021 Dan and Shirley moved to Christiansburg VA to be closer to family.
Dan enjoyed a full life once retired! He loved fishing, the beach, traveling, feeding the birds, doing puzzles and spending time with his grandkids. He was known to ride every roller coaster at theme parks when he visited them with family! He was very active while a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Raleigh NC serving in various roles there. He loved to cook for church events! He was also an active participant in the Silver Saints and Sunshine Seniors. One of his greatest joys was serving with Mission Raleigh and the food pantry, reaching those in the community less fortunate than he. Dan had a keen attention for detail and organization, and he brought that to any task he undertook. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and always sought ways he might help those around him.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Norma Broaddus Zoeller. He is survived by his beloved wife Shirley, daughters Teri Sparks (husband Brad) and Susan Lundberg (husband Dan), grandchildren Logan Sparks, Nathan, Nolan and Hayley Lundberg, and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Raleigh on Friday, August 16th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The NC Food Bank-https://foodbankcenc.org or The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation- https://www.alz.org
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Robert ‘Bob’ Matthew Lewis
Wake Forest
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Robert Matthew Lewis (75).
He is survived by his son Geoffrey Todd Lewis, and sister Judith Miller. Bob lived a long and fulfilled life in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, and passed away peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living on August 4, 2024. We mourn his loss and invite you to celebrate his life with us at Bright Funeral Home, on August 11th, 2024.
Bob was always impeccably dressed, and never met a stranger. He took joy in spending time with his two grandchildren, Alexandra Lewis and Gavin Lewis. After retirement from Brighton Footwear, Bob took pleasure in being with friends and neighbors, and relished his daily trip to the “supermarket”. Bob was predeceased by his parents Dr. Martin and Frances Lewis, and his beloved wife Joanne Lewis.
“Teach us to live wisely and unselfishly in truth and understanding, in love and peace, so that those who come after us may likewise remember us for good, as we this day affectionately remember them who were unto us a blessing. Amen.”
Yizkor Meditation
Friends are welcome to visit with the Lewis family from 1-3 pm on August 11, 2024 at Bright Funeral Home 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest
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Marie Mulis
Zebulon
A memorial service for Marie was held at 3 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Bright Funeral Home, 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. The family invites those unable to attend to view the service via livestream: Marie Mullis Memorial Service Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family. Bright Funeral Home is serving the Mullis family.
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