PUREFOY, Edgar Justin, Male, d. 1864-06-18, A former Wake Forest student, he served in Company C of the 13th Battalion North Carolina Light Artillery. Powers served in the U.S. Army from 1914-1937. Al Thomas officiating. Mark Harrison officiating. She was educated in the Franklinton City School System. She was born in Johnston County, the daughter of the late Laura Yelvington Caudle and Eddie Caudle. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to noon on Saturday at the church. Jamie Dew officiating. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late William Stanley Kearney & Zelma Marshall Kearney and was a veteran of the United States Army. WALKER, Cornelia Davis, Female, d. 10/7/2005, Cornelia Ann Davis Walker, 58, of Chester Street, Wake Forest, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. She was predeceased by her sisters, Hattie Murphy and Mozelle McGhee and by her brothers, Vann, George and Ralph Stroud. Records linked below were acquired from the Town of Wake Forest on March 22, 2020 (UNKNOWN), Porto Fino Moved From Ligon Mill Road, The original cemetery was located on the family Homestead which is the present site of Porto Fino Sub-division located on Ligon Mill Rd., Wake FOrest, NC. He was married to Euphemia Griffin. Mrs. Davis is survived by five daughters, Lottie Opanel and her husband, Paul; Sue Mizelle and her husband, Jim; Laura Davis; Beth McDonald and her husband, Allen; and Audrey Rochelle and her husband, Jim; a son, Durwood Davis and his wife, Katherine; a brother, Milton Caudle; 11 grandchildren, Joan Weeney, Paul Pacilio, Ann Speck, Kristy Beavers, Lisa Rochelle, Ashley and Brett McDonald, Glenn and Chris Opanel and D.J. Mr. Alford was born in Franklin County, the son of the late Ben Moore Alford and Martha Ella Tharrington Alford. H. W. Harrell officiating. JOHNSON, Malona Jordan, Female, d. 12/1/1968, Sister of Walter Edward Jordan, JOHNSON, Tapley Orman, Sr., Male, d. 3/7/1986, bought 1/2 B-9, JOHNSON, Whitie Murchison, Female, d. 6/16/1973, bought 1/2 B-9. Mr. Seagroves was a native and lifelong resident of Wake County, the son of the late Junious Dalton Seagroves and Liddie Belle Carpenter Seagroves. He was a member of the Wake Forest Church of God and was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II. EASLEY, James Nello, Male, d. 4/9/2013, James Nello "Papa" Easley, 76, of Youngsville, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his home. Called to the pastorate in 1827, he helped organize the North Carolina Baptist Convention. Mrs. Howell was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Ethel May Carroll Squires and Dr. Reston Memory Squires. He was ordained a Baptist minister on 3 Mar.1852 by the Darlington, S.C., Baptist Church while pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and assistant pastor at Darlington. She was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was predeceased by his wife, Rebecca Barham Lowery; a sister, Lorene L. Goodwin; and a brother, Haywood Lowery. She moved to Houston in 2009 because of her health problems. His tenure as professor of Greek was the longest of any Wake Forest professor in any subject to date covering nearly 60 years. Other survivors include one grandson Kevin Newsome, his wife Heather and three grandchildren Sterling, Dakota and Sydney. He was born in Pleiku, Vietnam and was a student at Athens Drive High School. He gave the last baccalaureate sermon on the old campus. Burial was in the Wake Forest Cemetery. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Wallace Stanhope "June" Dunn, Jr. of Wrightsville Beach and numerous nieces and nephews. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material Buddy was born in Athens, Ga. He served in the US Marine Corps in World War II and came back to work in the family business, S. W. Brewer & Son, in downtown Wake Forest when he was discharged. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin E. "Bobby" Tilley. He was married to my dads sister, Jean (Janie). Burial followed in the Wake Forest Cemetery. in 1940 from Wake Forest College and, subsequently, he did graduate work in chemistry at U.N.C.--Chapel Hill and Duke. Alan Skinner officiating. FOWLER, Josiah Crudup, Male, d. 8/19/1913, A prominent physician of Wake Forest, born in Wake County on April 8, 1830. FAISON, Beverly Patricia, Female, d. 3/9/2009, Beverly Patricia Faison, 67, of 100 Wiley Oaks, Wendell, died Monday, March 10, 2009 at Wake Med. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Susan Morgan of Texas and Michael Clifton; his sisters, Melissa Adkins of Texas and Megan Morgan of Shady Spring; his girlfriend Shyann Donahan; his half-siblings, Gage Clifton of Maryland and Taylor Clifton of Maryland; his niece Joselyn Harvey of Shady Spring; his nephew Mason Wayne Adkins of Texas; and his close friend Josh Haga. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wake Forest Ward. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery. James is survived by his son, James Andrew of Warner Robins and mother, Debbie Carthen, both of Warner Robins; sisters, Amy Morgan of He was born in Meadville, Penn. Known for his graceful and sometimes gently satirical writing style, Mr. Shaw filed the following dispatch on March 23, 1965: "The Rev. Shortly after his return to Wake Forest, he co-authored W.W. Holden: a Political Biography with his mentor, Professor E.E. The burial will follow at Wake Forest Cemetery. She was a member of Wake Union Baptist Church. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was a member of Abundant Life in Blackshear.PeeWee was preceded in death by his parents, Sol "Bud" Morgan and Virginia Nettles Morgan; sister, Linda Nails; and brother, Frank Merritt.Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Debra Cheshire Morgan of Blackshear; two children, Tammie Morgan Williams (Bob) of Waycross, and Wes Morgan (Holly) of Blackshear; grandchildren, Trace Williams, Lily Smith, Maybre and Josie Morgan; four sisters, Joan Morgan of Douglas, Thelma Anderson (Jerry) of Nicholls, Deborah Lee (Darowyn) of Bickley, and Rhoda Kirkland (Clyde) of Douglas; and numerous nieces and nephews.A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (September 26, 2022) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Published: March 22, 2020 Total records: 2,551. Taking notice of his appointment, the Biblical Recorder described him as a "finished scholar, an interesting preacher, and a man of industry and energy." He was born in Montgomery County, VA, the son of Wendy Ewell Larkins and Paul Wesley Larkins, Sr. P.J. She was predeceased by her husband, James Dee Ray and a son, Michael Alan Ray. Resend Activation Email. Mrs. Milam is a graduate of the University of South Florida and a member of Wakefield United Methodist Church. She had a great love for our Lord, and passes on now to be with our Savior where she will no longer be in pain. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Louise Edwards Wright; a daughter, Cynthia Wright of Raleigh; a stepdaughter, Sharon Jaynes and her husband, Dr. Steven Jaynes, of Charlotte; a stepson, Stewart Edwards and his wife, Pat, of Rocky Mount; step-grandchildren, Steven Jaynes Jr. of Charlotte; Grace Anne Edwards of the Dominican Republic; Stewart Edwards Jr. and his wife, Emily, of Florida; and Jonathan Edwards of Greenville. He began the study of languages under Joseph Lee and attended classes at the Furman Manual Labor and Classical Academy, in Fairfield District, S.C., where his uncle, William E. Bailey, was principal and Dr. William Hooper (later president of Wake Forest College) was head of the theology department. Upon Lloyd's retirement in 1971, they traveled to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Europe, Africa, South America and a return trip to Asia. Family members must call our main office at 931-967-2272 & you must provide verification of death . SNYDER, Everette Canoy, Male, d. 9/9/1964, Manager, College Book Store, 1930-1960. Most of all, Mrs. Bell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. You have funeral questions, we have answers. She was born in Manassas, Va., the daughter of the late Jack Wood and Hattie Mae Rolls Wood. Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon July 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Rev. He attended Wake Forest-Rolesville elementary, middle and high schools. Mike Wells and the Rev. Law School in 1936, and received a J.D. H.W. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Anna Smith and Wilhelmina Malone and her brother, Edward Gill. GREAT NEWS! BAKER, Dorothy J. Tootsie, Female, d. 10/14/2004, Dorothy "Tootsie" Baker, 71, of North Taylor Street, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at her home. Although his career took him to many distant places, he loved Wake Forest and always felt so accepted. Affectionately known as "Dr Billy, " he was the seventh president of Wake Forest and served longer than any other president to date. For his 9th birthday, Graham wanted a rice cooker and sushi supplies, which he used generously to prepare food for his classmates and teachers. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening August 15, 2012 at Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. SAINTSING, George W., Male, d. 5/31/1970, NC Corporal Company D 321 Infantry. Lisa's daughter was killed during a violent home invasion earlier this week. Memorial contributions may be made to Glen Royal Baptist Church, 731 Elizabeth Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Burial was at the Wake Forest Cemetery. She loved her teachers, cross country and chorus. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Lamar Harrison. BEACH, Ella Gill Hooks, Female, d. 11/17/2008, Ella Gill Hooks Beach, 90, of Dunn, formerly of Wake Forest, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital. Please read the following terms of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. She departed this life on May 9th. Pallbearers were Chris Harper, Kenny Privette, Chad Champion, Joe Jackson, Phil Edwards and Herbie Champion. As student editor of the Wake Forest Student, he argued against compulsory attendance at all campus religious services. BAKER, Bobby Earl, Male, d. 8/3/2004, Bobby Earl Baker, 70 Bobby Earl Baker, 70, of Mill Street, Wake Forest, died Aug. 3, 2004, at Hillside Nursing Center. In Fall 1861, he enlisted in the Santee Light Artillery, Manigault's Battalion as a private. A private family memorial was held November 25th. She was born on Sept. 28, 1925, the daughter of the late David and Lorene Rogers Holden of Wake County. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Mr. Baker was born in Wake Forest and was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving in WWII. GILL, Clara, Female, d. 8/14/2006, Clara H. Gill, 80, of Wake Forest, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at WakeMed. MERRITT, Robert "Teet", Male, d. 5/27/2006, Robert Watson "Teet" Merritt, 78, of Wake Forest, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Hillside Nursing Home. Mike Wells officiating. Susan served God in numerous capacities at Capital City Christian Church, including as a Sunday school teacher. Dean Gulley founded the School of Law in 1894, having previously practiced law in nearby Franklinton since 1882. She was a retired manager for Jewelry Exchange of Illinois. Flowers are beautiful, but soon they die. Our Lord let us have her for 93 years and for that we are eternally grateful. He served as adjutant to the commanding officer on the Queen Elizabeth and he was the executive officer for the American command on the Queen Mary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God Children's Home 3485 Orphanage Circle Concord, NC 28027. Burial was in Wake Forest Cemetery. Mike Wells officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., 4th Floor, Raleigh, N.C. 27605. PRIVETTE, Roy Herman, Male, d. 7/5/2005, Roy Herman Privette of Wait Avenue, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005. He had a passion for fishing and being outdoors. WebJoel Wesley Morgan (born September 5, 1973), who goes by the stage name Wess Morgan, is an American gospel musician, and pastor.He started his music career, in After retiring, she and Dad enjoyed traveling. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Brown Wheeler and a sister, Annie Mae Wade. The funeral was held Feb. 22 at Wake Forest Cemetery, with the Rev. For over 30 years, Betty taught ballet, tap, toe, acrobatics, and ballroom dancing classes in her studio to many of the community's children and adults. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. WebJohn Edmund Brzostowski's Obituary | The Co-op Funeral Home of People's Memorial Obituaries John Edmund Brzostowski James Edward Volk Barbara Lacy Siegfried Wilhelm Brunnenkant Shirley J. Roe Alfred Urquhart MacRae Marcia Tullia Barrett Soren Frederick Normann Marguerite Marie Langlois Liz Pfender Gary Lee Epps Michael John Scott Funeral service will be held 10 o'clock Thursday morning, October 14, 2004 at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with the Father Bob Kus officiating. STIRES, Viola Nelson, Female, d. 4/20/2006, Viola Stires, 91, of Youngsville died of a heart attack Thursday, April 20, 2006, at WakeMed. A native of Wake County, Mr. Hobbs was born to Sidney Karlton Hobbs and the late Florence Wilson Hobbs on Dec. 10, 1957. WebOBITUARY Wesley T. Morgan January 17, 1913 April 29, 2013. A private graveside service was held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, January 16, 2010 at Wake Forest Cemetery with military honors. Mike Wells and the Rev. He was a member of the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame, the Baltimore City College Hall of Fame, the Wake Forest University Sports Hall of Fame and the Maryland Sports Hall of Fame. He was predeceased by his father, Donald Melvin Richardson. MERRIAM, Charles R., Male, d. 1837-04-09, His is the first marked grave - 1837. He was born in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Leonard and Rebecca Jones. He was married to Margaret A. Edwards (1895-1945). She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Albert and Glovenia O'Neal. Mrs. Board was selected by the Town of Wake Forest in 1995 as Citizen of the Year and was a member of Wake Forest Baptist Church. This was the beginning of his great work in the field of education. NASSIF, Elizabeth Bolus, Female, d. 5/6/2007, Elizabeth Bolus Nassif, 96, of Wake Forest, died peacefully May 6, 2007, at the Mayview Convalescent Home in Raleigh. John William Nowell - Professor of Chemistry 1914-1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Morgan and Mattie Morgan; sisters, Allie Lou Shortnancy and Magnolia Scofield; brothers, William Morgan, DeWitt Morgan and Walter Morgan; and a grandson, Gavin Isaiah Morgan. He was preceded in death by his After World War II, he returned to graduate and took his first newspaper job in Norfolk in 1948. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Treasurer, 1877-1888. Mrs. Clark is survived by her daughter; Candace Seibel and husband David of Morrisville, NC, grandchildren; Shanel Seibel of Minneapolis, MN., Shay Seibel of Raleigh, NC, Lindsay Larsen and husband Jeff of Aberdeen, NC, Sister; Adeline Lundquist of Minneapolis, MN, brother; Arlen Johnson and wife Marge of Bloomington, MN., sister-in-law; Muriel Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. WebFamily and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wesley Morgan of Dublin, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 61, on July 24, 2020. Mike Wells officiating. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Lee Moye Brown Summerell and Joseph John Summerell. Professor Isbell taught Chemistry at the Connecticut College of Pharmacy from 1925-1926. "I think it's not real, then it hits me, it's real.". PATTERSON, Grady Siler, Male, d. 2/9/1983, Registrar 1926-1972. She taught school for many years. David Sims officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held later this spring He was predeceased by his wife, E. Azalia Willier, who died in l998. In her early years she was a loving wife and mother who devoted her time to her family as a full-time homemaker. Ralph Wesley Morgan, age 97, passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Mike Holmes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wake Forest Church of God, 155 E. Cedar Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Mrs. Rozier is survived by her children, Patricia Jennings & husband Derek of Wake Forest and Willy Rozier, Jr. of Glen Burnie, MD; mother, Mary E. Parker of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Camilah Jennings, Cameron Jennings, Kalil Rozier, Corey Jennings, Brooklynn Rozier, Jalyn Jennings, Jaeda Jennings and Connie Jennings; brothers, Bill Parker, Horace Parker and David Parker & wife Francene all of Baltimore, MD; four nephews and numerous great nieces & great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Weaver Harding; his great-grandson, Jackson Gage, and by 3 brothers. She graduated magna cum laude from St. Augustine College in Raleigh. Elsie's father was killed at sea in 1942 while working as a merchant marine. Pallbearers were John Gates, Nevill Gates, Richard Hibbits, Charles Kuhn, Ras Gates and John Sterling Gates. Search Hinton obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Even in death Aaron was giving of himself, as several individuals were able to benefit from his generous anatomical donation. Landon demonstrated during his brief life with us, his unexpected severance, the ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. (LEX 18) Jordan Morgan's mother is planning her daughter's funeral. PRICHARD, Robert S., Male, d. 4/6/1925, Professor of Chemistry, 1920-1925. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery. The funeral service will be held on Saturday January 5, 2013 at noon at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church in Wake Forest. A graveside service was held at 10 o'clock Friday morning, July 20, her husband's birthday, at the Wake Forest Cemetery on South White Street in Wake Forest. Funeral services were June 30 in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. In 1846, Rev. Graveside Service will be at 3:30pm Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Williams Southside Memorial Park. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, Carl S. Harris; a daughter, Linda Edwards and her husband, Jerry, of Wake Forest; sons, Edward A. Howard Jr. of Smithfield; Wayne C. Howard and Ramona, of Graham, Wash.; Dallas A. Howard and his wife, Teresa, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Becky Francis and her husband, Roger, of Franklinton; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Howard of Henderson; a special daughter-in-law, Dot McGhee of Wake Forest; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. MITCHELL, Mazie, Female, d. 8/31/2007, Mazie R. Mitchell, 75, of Wake Forest, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Pettigrew Rehab Center in Durham. A Mass of the Resurrection was held May 9 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, with Father John Parish officiating. She is survived by three nieces, Mildred Thompson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Edna P. Parrett and her husband, Ray, of Raynham, Mass. "It's so hard to even believe," said Lisa Foster, Jordan Morgan's mother. A memorial service will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Burial was in Wake Forest Cemetery. KOONCE, Geraldine R., Female, d. 4/4/2012, Geraldine R. Koonce, 68, of Youngsville, died Wednesday morning April 4, 2012 at her residence.