Judith “Judy” Lowery Morgan, 68, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born April 20, 1952 in Wake County daughter of the late Willie and Esther Kearney Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noah Jack Morgan, Jr. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Rosemary Weiger, 93, of Franklinton passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born March 28, 1927 in Chicago, IL daughter of the late Walter and Rose Becker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Weiger. Rosemary is survived by one daughter, Sharon Oyster and husband Gary of Franklinton, two sons, Ricky Weiger of Woodstock, GA and Ron Weiger and wife Candace of Raleigh, two sisters, Gael Gormaly of Franklinton and Audrey Cole and husband Lee of San Tan Valley, AZ, six...

Larry Lee Brakefield 77, of Raleigh NC, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 15, 2020 at home. He was born February 5th, 1943 in St. Louis MO to the late Barney James and Renva Lucile Brakefield that relocated to Oakland, CA in the mid 1950’s. Larry was a Musicians Union Local 47 member and retired Delta Airlines employee. The constant entertainer for family and friends, always with his guitar in hand, he had a quick wit, and was the life of the party, sharing his stories, love of...

Robert “Beryl” Keith, formerly of Youngsville, passed away Monday September 14, 2020.  He was born July 20th, 1952 in Franklin County to the late Robert “Bud” and Christine Keith.  Beryl honorably served in the National Guard and was a valued volunteer with the Boy Scouts troops in Youngsville.  His utmost passion was horses, as he held several titles in Horse Reining.  Beryl also enjoyed spending time with family members, weekends at the...

Virginia Patricia Stout, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 14, 2020. Affectionately known as Ginny, Grandma or Gigi, she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her three children and two daughter-in-laws. Ginny was born in Orange, New Jersey on September 19, 1930, to Hugh and Ann Koch. She was the second oldest of five girls, graduating from Orange High School and then attending secretarial school. She met David G. Stout, her husband of 60 years,...

Henry “Butch” Young, 75, of Youngsville passed away on Monday September 14, 2020. He was born in Wake County son of the late Annie Bridges Young and Lassiter Young. He was preceded in death by his brother; Jerry Young and a grandson; Zachary “Zack” Jones. A private graveside service will be held at the Beulah Christian Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Young is survived by his wife; Hilda Young, his children; David Jones (Susan) of Bunn, Marsha Young and Kelly Young both...

  Dorothy Marie Rogers Drugan, 91 of Raleigh, passed away Friday September 11, 2020.  She was born December 12, 1928 in Floral Park, NY to the late William Harry and Ethel Marie Palmer Rogers.  Dorothy was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Wake Forest.  She was a former member of the Red Hats Club, Meals on Wheels, and helped build two churches.  Dorothy enjoyed gardening, reading, going to the beach, and being with her family and friends. ...

Preston Gray Averette, 71, of Eastern Wake County, passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Raymond and Mary Virginia Averette. Preston was a founder and owner of Photo Chemical Systems where he worked for 48 years. He was a life-long member of Rolesville Baptist Church where he served as a chairman for the deacons and as a deacon. Preston served in other capacities in the church including...

Cleo Perry Eddins, 78, of Wake Forest passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  She was born August 6, 1942 in Wake County, the daughter of the late L.H. and May Cooley Perry and was a member of Richland Creek Community Church in Wake Forest.  Cleo was married to Mack Eddins who preceded her in death and was retired from Westinghouse. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, 3328 Forestville Road...

Grace Gwynn Ross, 96 of Raleigh, NC passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born to the late Sydney and Sallie Gwynn on May 24, 1924 in Charlotte NC.  She was married to the late Lester Ross and they lived together for 66 years in Greensboro, NC.   She is survived by her daughter, Joanne White (Paul White) of Raleigh NC and son Charles Ross of Greensboro, NC.  Grandchildren;  Justin White (Jessica White) of Knightdale, NC Brian...