Our Staff
Our Staff
Betty Bright
Founder & Funeral Director
Betty Bright is the heart and soul of Bright Funeral Home. Her kindness and compassion are rivaled only by her wisdom and tenacity. She has built a legacy of serving others and has earned great respect and gratitude from the Wake Forest community and surrounding areas.
Telephone: 1-919-556-5811
Ryan Price
Managing Partner & Licensed Funeral Director
Ryan hails from Chattanooga, TN, and is a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN. He is a devoted husband to his wife Jordyn, they are proud parents to their daughter, Charlotte, and sons, Henry and Theodore.
Ryan and Jordyn are dedicated to nurturing their children's spiritual growth and are active within their church community.
Ryan began his career in Chattanooga, TN, and dedicated 8 years of service before transitioning to a Location Manager role in Culpeper, VA, and is now proud to be a part of the Wake Forest community and Bright Funeral Home.
Telephone: 1-919-556-5811
Bradlee O'Neal
Crematory Manager
Bradlee O'Neal, a licensed Crematory Operator, manages the daily operations of our on-site crematory. Bradlee is from and resides in the Zebulon community. He is a hard worker who treats every family with respect and professionalism. During his free time Bradlee enjoys collecting and working on classic farmall tractors. He is a member of the North Carolina International Harvester Chapter #37 Club.
Telephone: 1-919-556-5811
Beth Francis
Office Administrator
Beth Francis is an organizer extraordinaire and uses her expertise in the administrative field to support the daily operations of the funeral home.
Telephone: 1-919-556-5811
Ellis Rhodes
Funeral Assistant
Rev. Gary McNair
Funeral Assistant
Lee Perry
Funeral Assistant
Steve Emory
Funeral Assistant
Don Adams
Funeral Assistant
Kirby Pearce
Funeral Assistant
Richard Daniel
Funeral Assistant
Nelson Ross
Funeral Assistant
Al Merritt
Funeral Assistant
Rev. Al Thomas
Funeral Assistant
Paul Parker
Funeral Assistant and Facility Maintenance
Bobby Burger
Funeral Assistant
Sean Sullivan
Funeral Assistant
Denise Gupton
Funeral Assistant
Bobby Ray
Funeral Assistant
David Shearon
In Loving Memory of David Shearon
1945~2023
David was a longtime member of the Bright Funeral Home staff. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
Wayne Blackley
In loving memory 1940 ~ 2019
Wayne was a longtime member of the Bright Funeral Home family who lost his hard fought battle on July 21, 2019. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
Novlen Perry
In Loving Memory 1932 - 2022
Novlen was a longtime member of the Bright Funeral Home staff. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed.