Christopher Scott Price
Raleigh
On Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Christopher Scott Price, a loving dad, son and brother, passed away at the age of 51.
“Scotty,” “Wave,” “Wave Man” as he was fondly called by many who loved him, was born on January 14, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama. As a child, Scott lived in Charlotte; São Paulo, Brazil; San Clemente, California; and finally Raleigh. He attended Millbrook High School where he graduated in 1987. He then went on to study at Lees McCrae College and later Appalachian State University where he received a bachelors degree in communications and broadcasting and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After graduation, he pursued a career in the food industry and studied under private chefs as well as attending courses at the Culinary Institute of America in San Francisco.
Scott was a loving father and adored his daughter, Lauren. He was a phenomenal chef and a passionately talented drummer. He had the gift of wit and humor and always made those around him laugh with his many “impressions”. He loved and cherished his family and was a longtime, loyal fan of the Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders.
He is survived by his daughter, Lauren Price; his parents, Edwina and Rex Price; his sisters, Karen Price-Crowder and Heidi (Burke) Cowley; his nieces, Briana (JT) Outlaw and Winnie (Patrick) Burt and nephews, Alex (Claire) Crowder and Tristan Crowder; as well as a great-niece and -nephew and two cousins.
A celebration of life will be held, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest from 2 to 4 p.m. The service will begin at 2 with a moment of remembrance at 2:30. To celebrate and remember him that day, consider wearing silver and black, his Raiders colors. Scott spent most of his life feeding people so it is fitting that would continue. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Click here to donate https://bit.ly/2VoX43i Click “yes” to make this a tribute gift and include his name. If you would rather mail in your donation, please send to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, 1001 Blair Dr., Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27603 and include his name as a tribute gift.
“The song is ended but the melody lingers on.”
Irving Berlin
Hernan Jimenez Sr.
Hernan Jimenez Sr. was born in a small village called Florencia in the plains of Colombia on January 5, 1932. He was a farmer’s son who lived the simple life as a youth. He left for the armed forces but the pull of the big city lead him to the capital of Colombia where he began a career with Goodyear Tire company. He would steadily rise in the ranks to that of paymaster.
He met his wife, Maria Teresa Guerrero, at the company and won her hand by ingratiating himself to his future mother-in-law first. This revealed a significant part of his charm along with the gift of gab. He always had a smile on his face and a ready joke to entertain. He loved reading his Colombian joke books and took every opportunity to share these jokes with others. He married in 1958 and had two sons, Hernan and Victor Luis.
Feeling the need to explore and improve upon his condition, he emigrated to the USA and landed in New York City. This became home and the city itself the other love of his life. He immediately entered into the retail world and became the top salesman at Luso Corporation. Still not satisfied, he struck out on his own three times with his biggest success coming as a founding partner of Fematos International, an import-export business to Brazil and South America. During this phase of his career he became the number one sales leader in all of North America for Head Corp.
He worked in New York City until the tragedy of 9/11 after which he closed down his business and retired to manage his rental properties until the time came for him and his spouse to leave their beloved New York City and live the remainder of their lives in the company of their surviving son in North Carolina. He is survived by his son Hernan John Jimenez-Medina and family, his brother Omar Jimenez, sister Gloria Jimenez De Martinez, brother-in-law Alfonso Maya, and beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was conducted Saturday, December 5, 2020, at St. Catherine’s of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest.
Bruce Lowell Jenkins Jr.
Bruce Lowell Jenkins Jr. passed away on December 3, 2020. He was born to Bruce Lowell and Alice B. Jenkins on July 28, 1959 in Raleigh. He attended Millbrook High and went on to attend Duke University and then Yale, where he graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in English and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
He is predeceased by his father, Bruce L. Jenkins Sr., and is survived by his loving mother, Alice B Jenkins, and many cousins. Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest is serving the family. In addition, the family requests that donations be made to Franklinton Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.
A visitation was held on December 7, 2020 at Bright Funeral Home followed by a funeral service in the Bright Funeral Home Chapel, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest.
Cornell Woodlief ‘Bunch’ Chappell
Raleigh
Cornell Woodlief “Bunch” Chappell, of Raleigh passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2020. She was born to the late Bervin and Garlon Woodlief on May 24, 1935. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Chappell, sister, Iola Dew, and brother, L.T. Woodlief, Sr.
Cornell is survived by her sister, Nelva Perry, and brother, Tom Woodlief (Joyce). She is also survived by her nieces, Diane Pearson and Mandy Harp; her nephews, L.T. Woodlief Jr., Bill Woodlief, Jim Woodlief, Marty Woodlief, Michael Woodlief, David Woodlief; 10 great-nieces and -nephews; 12 great-great-nieces and –nephews; and numerous cousins. She also leaves behind her special neighbors, Susan and Perry Dean, Mathis Dean and English Dean. A special thank you to Transitions Hospice and Perpetual Homecare.
Cornell was a member of Stony Hill Baptist Church and retired from the State of North Carolina. She loved swimming at the YMCA where she made many friends over the years.
A graveside service was held Monday, December 7, 2020, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest.
Services provided by Bright Funeral Home and Cremations, 405 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Brenda Ray Gay
Wendell
Brenda Ray Gay, 74, of Wendell passed away December 3, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital. She was born in Wendell to the late Alvin and Mildred Ray. She was a loving wife, mama, grandmother and will be greatly missed.
A graveside service will be held at 11 o’clock, Friday morning, December 11, 2020, at Pearce Baptist Church, 4634 Pearces Road, Zebulon. Due to COVID-19, face coverings and social distancing are requested.
Brenda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tim Gay; children, Amy Viar and husband, John, of Zebulon and Lynn Gay and wife, Cissie, of Clayton; grandchildren, Taylor Viar of Knoxville, Hunter Grace Whitlow and husband, Seth, of Zebulon, Connor Gay of Clayton, Sawyer Gay of Clayton and Harper Gay of Clayton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Faith Baptist Church Missions, 2728 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
