Mary Ann Wilder Hagwood
Franklinton
Mary Ann Wilder Hagwood, 82, passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2014, at WakeMed. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Lawerence Wilder & Lucille Goswick Wilder. Mrs. Hagwood was retired from the State of North Carolina and was a member of Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, December 29, 2014, at Perry’s Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hagwood is survived by her daughters, Connie Hagwood Paul and husband, Richard Stagg, of Tampa, Florida, and Laurie Ann McFarland and husband, Terry, of Louisburg; son, Dean Hagwood and wife, Jane, of Louisburg; brother, Melvin Lee Wilder and wife, Jean, of Franklinton; grandchildren, Phil Carson Hart Jr. of Louisburg, Dr. Jill Hagwood Pollock and husband, Tyler, of Louisburg and Michelle Hagwood of Louisburg; and sister-in-law, Pat Wilder. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Wilder.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Patsy P. Salmon
Wake Forest
Patsy Inez Partin Salmon, 71, died Thursday, December 25, 2014. She was born in the Anderson Creek Community of Harnett County and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Inez Partin. Mrs. Salmon was assistant branch manager for United Carolina Bank for 25 years and was the owner of Elite Freight Systems for 20 years.
A private service was held in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2014, with the Rev. Harold Woodlief officiating. Visitation with friends and family followed.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jeff Salmon; daughter, Sophia Salmon and husband, Robert Owens, of Wake Forest; son, Scott Salmon and wife, Kim, of Youngsville; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashtyn, and Sarah; her sister, Helen Smith of Angier; and her brother, Bobby Partin of Bunn Level. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Partin Parker, and by her brother, Clyde Rudolph Partin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Hazel Bailey
Raleigh
Hazel Ernestine Bailey was born on September 18, 1922, the eighth child of Delilah (Dillie) Brogden Bailey and Herman T. Bailey Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings and their spouses: Myrtle Bailey Parker (Brooks), Betty Bailey, Kenneth B. Bailey Sr. (Ruth), H.T. Bailey Jr. (Dot), Oliver D. Bailey (Eleanor “Shine”), Janie Bailey, Lacey Harris (Ed), Mary Joyce “Polly” Grice (Ed), Sylvester F. Bailey, and Buckner B. Bailey (Pat); nephew, K.B. Bailey Jr., and great-nephew, Jonathan Bailey Plott.
Hazel is survived by one sister-in-law, Lib Bailey (Sylvester) and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews – all of whom loved and adored her. Her nieces and nephew, Floyd Bailey, Betty Parker Mashburn, and Lacye Harris Owen, grew up in the same household with Hazel – knowing her as aunt, sister, and friend. Throughout her life, Hazel’s closest friends became family – not only to Hazel, but were embraced as “Baileys” by the entire family.
Lee Grice, Joyce Anne Grice, and Larry Grice were niece and nephews who shared their home with Hazel. The Bailey family would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Joyce Anne Grice for putting her life and career on hold to ensure that all of Hazel’s needs were met the last few years of her life.
Hazel was 100 percent Bailey from the day she was born – tall, lean, kind, loyal, brilliant, with a quick wit and uncanny sense of humor. The Baileys were infamous for their storytelling and Hazel was no exception. The often retold Bailey stories were known as Bailey “Yarns”; and Hazel likened a good Bailey Yarn to a stew highly seasoned with herbs. You know there’s meat (truth) somewhere in the story, but you’d be hard pressed to find it.
In her youth, Hazel was very athletic. During World War II, Hazel was a member of a Ball Team that provided her with the opportunity to play in the playoffs at Wrigley Field. Her mother would not permit Hazel to make the trip alone – so, she was accompanied by her brother Sylvester. He reminisced of his excitement of the trip – even during the last days of his life. Hazel loved to travel and was also an accomplished horsewoman. Many of her nieces and nephews have fond memories of accompanying Hazel to horseshows.
Hazel was a life-long resident of the Bay Leaf community where she was an active member of Bay Leaf Baptist Church and was involved in many community service activities. She served as treasurer of the Bay Leaf Fire Department for many years. Hazel was honored to receive the Bay Leaf Award recognizing her many contributions to the community.
Professionally, Hazel was the office manager at the Wilkerson OB-GYN Clinic in Raleigh NC for 52 years. During that time, Hazel shared the lives of thousands of expectant and new mothers, and developed lifetime friendships with the doctors and medical staff.
A celebration of Hazel’s life was held at Bay Leaf Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2014 at 3 o’clock. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated, but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following in Hazel’s honor: Bay Leaf Baptist Church, Bay Leaf Fire Department or Transitions LifeCare.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Ann Taylor Bowen
Raleigh
Ann Taylor Bowen passed away Sunday, December 23, 2014, after a brief illness. Ann was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 28, 1957. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth Bowen. Growing up in Wake Forest, she attended Wake Forest-Rolesville High School and later graduated from N.C. State with a Bachelor of Science degree. Ann worked as a medical technician and lab technician at Raleigh Community Hospital and later as a Research Scientist at Biomerieux.
Ann is survived by her step-mother, Helen Rich Bowen of Parkdale, Oregon; sister, Liz Bowen Ashby (Rodney) of Winston-Salem; brothers, Chris Bowen (Heather) of Winston-Salem, Tom Bowen (Janet) of Cary, Mitch Banks (Lorin) of Hood River, Oregon, and William N. Bowen of Portland, Oregon; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Ann loved her family – especially her nieces and nephews. She delighted in taking them on trips and family adventures. She was kind and generous, always willing to help others.
Many thanks to her special friends, Amy Gooch Poole and Fran Clark, for their friendship over many years and help during this illness.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be given to one of Ann’s favorite charities Girl Scouts–North Carolina Pines Coastal Pines, 6901 Pinecrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27613.
A memorial service for Ann was held at 11 o’clock Monday, December 29, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Myra Barnett Moseley
Willow Spring, formerly Wake Forest
Myra Barnett Moseley, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Rex Hospital. She was a born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the daughter of the late Irene Casillo Barnett and Ward Barnett.
Mrs. Moseley was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and had a deep faith and love in her Lord Jesus Christ. She was married to Dr. James R. Moseley who preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, December 27, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. James Seymour officiating.
She is survived by her daughter, Anne Cullen of Wendell; sons, Jon David Moseley and wife, Chris, of Norwich, N.Y., and Paul Moseley and wife, Kathy, of Willow Spring; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to www.raleighmeettheneeds.org.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Beverly O. Overcash
Raleigh
Beverly O’Neal Overcash, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born in High Point, the daughter of the late Gray O’Neal and Essie Hughes. Beverly worked as an Administrative Assistant and retired from the Guilford County Health Department.
A Memorial Service will be planned for the spring of 2015.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Overcash of Wake Forest, and Carla Takacs and husband, Todd, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; and brother, James O’Neal and wife, Jane, of Southport. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Barbara Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Safe Haven for Cats of Raleigh, NC or the Wake County SPCA.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Maxine P. Johnson
Raleigh
Maxine Pearce Johnson, 76, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Claude Rankin Pearce and Etta White Pearce.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, January 7, 2015, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Marshall Neathery officiating. Burial was in Brier Creek Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Ned R. Johnson; daughters, Dana Finch (Dale) of Youngsville and Melanie Green (Chris) of Zebulon; grandsons, Matthew Finch (Allison), Daniel Finch, and Joshua Green (Christin); granddaughter, Megan Carper (Stephen); and great-grandchildren, Rylie Carper and Joshua Green Jr.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Ashanie Shemar Russell
Wake Forest
Ashanie Shemar Russell, 19, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 20, 1995. Ashanie graduated in 2013 from Wake Forest-Rolesville High School and was a sophomore at East Carolina University.
Who was Ashanie Russell? Besides being a son, brother, cousin, nephew etc., Ashanie was a young man committed to living his life to bring glory to his GOD and Savior Jesus Christ. He loved God and he loved people. When Jesus was asked, what the greatest commandment was, He replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’. (Matthew 22:37-39) Ashanie aspired to live out these commandments. To Ashanie, everyone was his neighbor. Here are a few quotes from Ashanie as found on his Twitter account. “It’s just amazing to know that one day we will be risen just as Jesus Christ has been risen. I can’t even fathom how great that day will be” and “He died on the cross for our sins. The least we can do is follow Him whole heartedly, and live our lives for Him” as well as “Gotta get my priorities in check. God first and then everything else will fall into place”.
Ashanie took time to check up on his friends. He was deliberate in his relationships. He was always checking up on them and seeing how they were doing, giving them encouragement when it was needed.
Ashanie became a part of what ever family he was with. He was that kind of young man. He was known for and will always be remembered for his great smile and his hugs as well as his bow ties.
Here is what one of his good friends had to say: “Ashanie was a friend to all and everything to a few. The time that we were able to be with him is worth the pain we feel now. Ashanie touched the lives and hearts of everyone he met never neglecting to put a smile on someone’s face. Ashanie strived to bring glory to his savior in all aspects of life”. (David Ellis)
Ashanie tweeted this back in September when one of his friends passed away and we are sure he would want it said here. “RIP to those who did not make it to see another day. Blessed are the ones who are able to go home and tell their loved ones I LOVE YOU”.
Ashanie, you are loved and will be missed. Till the day we meet again.
A celebration of Ashanie’s life was held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2015, at Faith Baptist Church. Burial was in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Ashanie is survived by his mother, Jackie Grant of Wake Forest; father, Nigel Russell and wife, Ionie, of Hampton, Georgia; siblings, LaToya Russell of New York, Aaleyah Russell and Michael Gregory, both of Wake Forest, Nigel A. Russell Jr. of Florida and Zanthe Russell of New York; grandparents, Inez Jumman of Florida, Evelyn Davis Lee of New York and Sylvester Grant of New York; great-grandmother, Eva Box of New York; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Early Russell.
Memorial contributions may be made to a fund that has been created in an effort to help Ashanie’s family with medical and funeral expenses. Please visit http://www.gofundme.com/jc4x3k to donate.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Lauren Faith Vitagliano
Wake Forest
Lauren Faith Vitagliano, 27, died Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born in Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of Debra Fein Vitagliano and Vincent Charles Vitagliano. She worked as a hair stylist.
A graveside funeral service was held 11 o’clock Saturday morning, January 3, 2015, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Lauren is survived by her daughter, Jayanna Marie Henry and Jayanna’s father, Sean Henry; her parents, Vincent and Debbie Vitagliano; her sister, Erica Nicole Franko; her grandmother, Nancy Vitagliano; and by her grandfather, Howard Fein.
Memorial contributions may be made to www.gofundme.com/jgepe8
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Michael F. ‘Mike’ Jessup
Youngsville
Michael Fountain “Mike” Jessup, 58, passed away Monday morning, December 29, 2014, at his home. He was born in Vance County, the son of the late Arthur Fountain Jessup and the late Georgia Pauline Lawson Jessup. Mike was retired from Gaylord Containers as Production Manager with over 20 years.
A service celebrating Mike’s life was held at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 31, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Mike is survived by his wife, Lisa Ann O’Neal; daughter, Lyndsey Jessup Morisey and husband, Kenan, of Wilmington; grandchild, Emerson Morisey; siblings, Pat Caulder and husband, Elliot, of Henderson, Cindy Journigan of Henderson, Roger Jessup and wife, Phyllis, of Elizabethtown and James E. “Jimmy” Jessup. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralton Jessup.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Funeral Home, P. O. Box 646, Wake Forest, NC 27588 to help offset funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brightfunerals.com.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Janet Marie Jones
Wake Forest
Janet Marie Jones, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on August 29, 1942, at Parrish Memorial Hospital to David and Audrey Jones.
She is survived by her two sisters, Emily Warner of Falls Church, Virginia, and Patsy Jones of Nags Head, as well as her two children, Laura Lee Webb of Youngsville and Paul Dean Webb Jr. and his wife, Lori, of Acworth, Georgia.
Jones was a nurse at University Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, and lived in several places including Georgia, North Carolina, and California.
She suffered a stroke in September of 1995 and battled bravely lived courageously for the next 20 years.
Her ashes will be scattered at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the National Memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg dedicated to the glory of God.
