Meet Our Staff

Our staff provides excellent funeral planning services

We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.

Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 919-556-5811 anytime. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.

Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.

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.

Randy Bright

Funeral Service Licensee

Tommy Bright

Funeral Service Licensee

Jill Bright

Sharon Bright

Johnnie Moore

Funeral Service Licensee

Johnnie Moore is a funeral director and embalmer with over thirty years experience who offers families thoughtful, thorough care with attention to detail.

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Celeste Hunt

Funeral Service Licensee

Celeste Hunt is a caring and knowledgeable funeral director who combines years of professional experience with a personal touch.

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Amie Sexton

Funeral Service Licensee

Amie Sexton is a compassionate funeral director who strives to offer attentive, personalized service to each family.

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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.

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Bradlee O'Neal

Crematory Manager / Funeral Assistant

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.

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Ellis Rhodes

Funeral Assistant

Rev. Gary McNair

Funeral Assistant

Steve Emory

Funeral Assistant

Lee Perry

Funeral Assistant

Don Adams

Funeral Assistant

Kirby Pearce

Funeral Assistant

Nelson Ross

Funeral Assistant

Al Merritt

Funeral Assistant

Rev. Al Thomas

Funeral Assistant

Paul Parker

Funeral Assistant and Facility Maintenance

David Shearon

Funeral Assistant

Bobby Ray

Funeral Assistant

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.

Contact Us

You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.