Kathy Lynn Harr
Kathy Lynn Harr, 46, of Rolesville, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at UNC Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee, on March 26, 1967, and graduated from Sullivan Central High School. Kathy lived in the Wake-Forest/Rolesville area several times during her life and had recently moved back to Rolesville.
A private memorial service will be held in Bristol, Tennessee, at a later date.
She is survived by her sons, John Michael Dotson, of Bristol, Tennessee, and Matthew Evan Dotson, of Bristol, Tennessee; her parents, Curtis and Cheryl Harr, of Blountville, Tennessee; sisters, Amy Harr Gupton, of Rolesville and Erin Harr McReynolds of Blountville, Tennessee; grandmother, Vesta Harr, of Blountville, Tennessee; and by a grandson, Scotty Dotson, of Bristol, Tennessee. She is pre-deceased by her grandparents, Jack and Viola Barger and Ernest Lee Harr.
Memorial contributions can be made to the ASCPA or any local animal shelter.
Online condolences may be submitted at www.brightfunerals.com.
Carlos Neil Pearce
Carlos “Neil” Pearce, aka Frisky, aka Nina, aka Carlos, aka Double Ringer, aka Walk-on of Raleigh, went to be with his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today. He was 77. He was loved and laughed at by his four grandchildren, Carter and Bailey Popson and Jaxon and Hannah Bunton, who will all miss his duck voice and butter churn dearly.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Monday morning, February 17, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Justin Buchanan officiating. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery in Wendell.
Neil loved having his whole family in one place at one time and making as much noise as humanly possible. That family who is as close as any though they live thousands of miles apart includes; sister and brother in law Jack and Jocelyn Wheeler who live in Nova Scotia, their sons, Jon and James who live in Maui, sister-in-law Kathie Matthews who lives in Georgia, and her daughters, Mackenzie and Ashley, who live in Florida.
Neil was addicted to beating anyone and everyone that dared step up to challenge his dominance of the horse shoe pits or billiard table. He always made sure that no one was left out and that everyone heard at least one of his fourteen favorite stories of his high school and college buddies; stories that never seemed to get old, even after you heard them for the hundredth time. Neil loved food, almost any food, but was never afraid to tap,tap,tap when the bacon was raw or the fish too fishy.
After serving his country in the U.S Navy, he was honorably discharged as Lt. Commander. Neil never met a stranger in the 40 years of running his own successful real estate company, a business that provided thoroughbreds for his beloved daughters, and his favorite place, the Lakehouse at Lake Gaston, which was the source of never ending escapades, whether it was griswalding it to the grill to shoot pool or running on fumes up the river. His especially loved taking in each and every Gaston sunset and appreciating each one to the fullest. Neil took it all in with a love of life, a giant compassionate heart, and an ear to ear grin. The world was a better place for Neil being part of it!
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Carla Popson and Kim Bunton; and sons-in-law, Johnny Popson and Phillip Bunton II.
Pallbearers were Carey Copeland, James Hambright, Stuart Leder, Phil Bunton, and Tom Bean. Honorary pallbearers were Carter Popson and Jaxon Bunton.
Online Condolences may be made at www.brightfunerals.com.
Donna Piper Tant
Donna Piper Tant, 56, of Louisburg died Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Autumn Winds Assisted Living. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Mildred Wester Piper and Sam Piper, and was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Tant; her brother, Benjamin “Bud” Piper; and by her sister, Shirley Piper.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon February 17, 2014, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Kirk officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Donna is survived by her caregivers, William “Freddie” and Pam Ball; friends, Rose Leonard, Betty Jo May and Renee Hobgood; and the staff of Autumn Winds.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dialysis Care of Franklin County, 1706 Hwy. 39 North, Louisburg, N.C. 27549.
Pallbearers were Raymond Bragg, Dan House, Steve Kirk, and Spencer Strickland.
Online condolences may be made at www.brightfunerals.com.
John F. Stockdale
John F. Stockdale, 81, of Raleigh died Tuesday February 11, 2014. He was born in Bergen County, New Jersey, the son of the late Lillian Strutt Stockdale and John D. Stockdale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Engel Stockdale after 41 years of marriage.
John lived most of his life in Park Ridge, New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach, S.C.in 1995. He worked in the family dairy business before getting into retail with Morsan’s, Hermans World of Sporting Goods, and finally Lowe’s Home Improvement. He was a proud Army veteran, a member of the Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, a self-proclaimed Irishman, and a loving husband, father and “Pop-Pop.”
A memorial service honoring his life will be held 12 o’clock Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2014, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest.
Mr. Stockdale is survived by his children, Jeff Boyd of Atlanta, Ga., Scott Boyd of Raleigh, Cathy Boyd of Augusta, Ga., and Kevin Stockdale of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Jeffery, Corey, and Matthew Boyd, and Luke and Madison Stockdale; a sister, Lillian Maggiolo; and four brothers. There are also five sons, one daughter and several grandchildren from a previous marriage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association East NC Chapter, 1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Online condolences may be made at www.brightfunerals.com.
Freddie Thompson O’Neal
Freddie Thompson O’Neal, 75, of Wake Forest died Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Granville County, the son of the late Mamie Inez Ross O’Neal and Edwin Ransome O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Carroll O’Neal; two children, Zina O’Neal and Mark O’Neal; a sister, Louise Keith; and by a brother, Hal O’Neal.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon February 18, 2014, at Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Al Thomas officiating.
Freddie is survived by his wife, Theresa Blevins O’Neal; children, Ricky O’Neal, Teddy O’Neal and wife, Melissa, Joy Barham and Jerry Blevins; brothers, and sisters, Winston “Wink” O’Neal, Ella Grey Richards, Shirley Wilkerson, Sue Williams, Richard O’Neal and Patsy Douglas; grandchildren, Eddie Page, Bryan O’Neal, Sierra Barham, Jennifer O’Neal, Josh Blevins, Emily O’Neal, Tyler Barham and Lauren O’Neal; and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank David and Tammy Thompson, Harvey Ray, Brenda Ray, C.J. Ray and family and Donna McNew for all of their prayers and wonderful help during this difficult time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 263, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Pallbearers were David Thompson, Michael Reams, Matthew Reams, Harvey Ray, Clarence Schneller, and Chris Thompson.
Online condolences may be made at www.brightfunerals.com.
Lattie R. Watkins
. Lattie R. Watkins, 77, of Youngsville died Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Lola Andrews Watkins and Delma L. Watkins. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Shirley Poindexter Watkins.
Mr. Watkins graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh in 1954. He was a retired postal clerk at the Brentwood Station Post Office. Lattie loved to volunteer and help cook at different fire department functions and fund raisers. He was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church, the New Hope Fire Department, and the Wake Forest Magic Square Dance Club. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 349 and Troop 588 for over 20 years and was also a member of the Order of the Arrow Cook Team. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014, at Woodland Baptist Church with the Rev. Tito Madrazo and the Rev. George Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Watkins is survived by his wife, Linda G. Watkins; a son, Scott Watkins of Wake Forest; daughter, Cathy W. Jones and husband, Steve, of Wendell; and a brother, Dan Watkins and wife, Kathy, of Fuquay Varina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church Building Fund, 190 Woodland Church Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587 or to the Occoneechee Scout Council, 3231 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
Pallbearers were Frank Farlow, Bynum Bass, Steve Jones, Curt Fuller, Clayton Allen, Steve Vick, and Glenn Suggs.
Online condolences may be made at www.brightfunerals.com
