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Vicky Burgess, 78, passed away on Saturday evening October 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Alton, Illinois on July 3, 1942 the daughter of the late Lucy Scott Carter and A. Paul Carter. She was preceded in death by a sister; Lucy Einspruch and a grandchild; Jeremi Harrison. Vicky married S. Wayne Burgess on March 3, 1962. They made their home in Wake Forest, NC after residing in Raleigh for 35 years. She attended schools in Rockford, IL, Atlanta and Augusta, GA and Sacred Heart...

Lawrence “Larry” James Caton, 76, of Wake Forest passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born October 19, 1943 in San Francisco, CA, son of the late Lawrence Marion and Violet Caton. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Connie Lee Hobbs, Donna Tidmore and Arelita Meyer, a brother, Bruce Caton, and a beloved niece, Erika Suzanne Woodlief. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Wake Forest Cemetery with Rev. David Britt officiating. He...

Joyce Bowen Watson of Raleigh, North Carolina formerly of Greenwood, MS went home to be with the LORD on October 16, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1941 in Indianola, Mississippi to the late James Russell and Inez Bailey. She graduated from John Rundle High School in Grenada, Mississippi. In Greenwood, Joyce was an active member of the First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Junior Auxiliary, LeBonte Women’s Club and a lifetime member of Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. ...

Susan Elaine Cothran entered life eternal on October 13, 2020.  Born in Franklinton in 1950 the daughter of the late Clifton McKinley Cothran and the late Josephine Cothran (Turner). Susan graduated from Franklinton High School in 1968 and then earned an Associate’s Degree from Louisburg College in 1970.  Before retiring Susan worked as a secretary within the Wake County Public Schools and then also worked at the Franklinton Police Department.  Susan was a lifelong member of Union View...

Suzanne Elizabeth Beers, 59, of Wake Forest passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. She was born September 15, 1961 in Queens, New York daughter of the late John and Eleanor Bierlmaier. A memorial service to celebrate Suzanne’s life will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bright Funeral Home chapel. She is survived by her husband, Robert Beers, three sons, John, Matt and Stephen Beers and a daughter, Sarah Beers. Bright Funeral Home is serving the Beers...

Nancy Merritt Kelly, 81, of Rolesville, passed away on Sunday morning October 11, 2020 at her daughter's home. She was born in Wake County on February 15, 1939 at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh the daughter of the late Clifton and Emily Rogers Merritt. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kelly and by a brother, Wayne Merritt. Nancy retired from the NCDMV in 1991. She was very involved in her community and served as a Rolesville Town Commissioner for 25...

Frank Allison Henley went home to the Lord on October 10, 2020, at REX Hospital in Raleigh with his wife, Elizabeth by his side.  Frank was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee on December 4, 1937 to the late Thomas Hall Henley and Myrtle Simmons Henley. He grew up in Oroville and Redding, Ca. After graduating from Sacramento State College, Frank worked in sales in the electrical industry in Central and Southern California until 1996, then in North Carolina until retirement. Frank was a...

Linda Grace Swartz Honeycutt, 61, of Colony Ridge, Youngsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 9, 2020 at Wake Med Hospital, Raleigh, N.C., with family by her side. Linda was born July 27, 1959, Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late William “Bill” Delbert Swartz and Ethel Marie Lang. She was also proceeded in death by one infant son, Rea Steven Honeycutt. After several years of an accounting and administrative career, Linda was able to retire and enjoy...

Leslie Emerson Lane, formerly Leslie Jarman Emerson, died on October 09, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s that took her from us in such a slow, cruel, and unforgiving way.  She passed peacefully Friday afternoon with her devoted husband and loving daughter by her side. Leslie was born in Hartford, Connecticut September 07, 1943. Her birth mother, Helen Jarman died when she was just two years old and her dear Aunt Mable cared for her until her father,  and stepmother...

Julia Rae Hutchinson, 4 of Raleigh passed away peacefully with those that loved her on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.  She was born May 31, 2016 in Orange County, NC to Jonathan and Joselyn Cole Hutchinson.  Julia was strong, and fought everyday of her life.  She is beautiful, loved, and without saying a word, touched the lives of many. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother Nicholas Hutchinson of the home, her grandparents Bill and Elizabeth Pearch of Eagle...