Nyle Hart Wake Forest
Nyle Carl Hart, 87, passed away peacefully at his mountain home September 11, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife, children and friends after suffering a massive stroke.
He was born April 19, 1932 in Green Cove, VA and was the baby of 11 children by Cora Hurley and Harvey Hart. As a child, Nyle worked with his father on the mountain farm where they ran a sawmill, made custom chestnut shingles and made soda pop. In the depression, he was sent to work on his Uncle Hurley’s dairy farm in...
Nyle Carl Hart, 87, passed away peacefully at his mountain home September 11, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife, children and friends after suffering a massive stroke.
He was born April 19,...
Rita's funeral mass will be celebrated 4:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 520 W Holding Ave, Wake Forest.
The family will be present 2:00 -3:30 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at Bright Funeral Home, 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest.
A full obituary will appear at a later time
Rita's funeral mass will be celebrated 4:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 520 W Holding Ave, Wake Forest.
The family will be present 2:00 -3:30 pm...
Lib Tissot (88) of New Bern, NC, passed away on September 17 in Wake Forest, NC.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond E. Tissot, with whom she enjoyed 51 years of loving marriage, and by granddaughter Casey D. Mock.
She traveled the world as an air force wife.
Lib was an elementary school teacher and a dedicated genealogist. She established a genealogical society, The Order of the Descendant of Ancient Planters.
She is survived by daughters, Nancy Loftin and...
Lib Tissot (88) of New Bern, NC, passed away on September 17 in Wake Forest, NC.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond E. Tissot, with whom she enjoyed 51 years of loving...
Joseph Michael “Mike” Burkett, 65 of Youngsville, NC; went to be with his savior Jesus Christ, September 16, 2019. He was born in Bluefield, WV on January 12, 1954. He was married to Carol Burkett for 47 years. Mike enjoyed playing music, fishing, amateur radio operations and ministering. Mike is preceded in death by parents, J.C. and Hallie Burkett. He is survived by his wife, Carol Burkett, children, Michael Jr. and wife, Becky from Franklinton, Eric and wife, Stefanie from...
Joseph Michael “Mike” Burkett, 65 of Youngsville, NC; went to be with his savior Jesus Christ, September 16, 2019. He was born in Bluefield, WV on January 12, 1954. He was married to Carol...
Billy McCloud, 74, died Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born March 16, 1945 to the late Helen & Linwood McCloud.
Billy retired in 1999 after many years as a residential contractor. He was a very active member and Deacon at Wake Union Baptist Church and had his music ministry at The Lodge in Wake Forest for many years.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Wake Union Baptist Church, 13345 Wake Union Church Rd, Wake Forest, Rev. Mark Harrison will...
Billy McCloud, 74, died Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born March 16, 1945 to the late Helen & Linwood McCloud.
Billy retired in 1999 after many years as a residential contractor. He was...
Harold Henderson “Doc” Wheeler, 90, of Franlinton, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was the son of the late David and Zelma L. Wheeler on October 23, 1928. He was a US Army veteran serviving from 1950-1952, and was proud of his service to his country. Harold was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Julius Wheeler and a sister, Christine. He was a lover of farming and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 68...
Harold Henderson “Doc” Wheeler, 90, of Franlinton, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was the son of the late David and Zelma L. Wheeler on October 23, 1928. He was...
Lois Parsons Shirley passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019 at her home in Wake Forest, NC, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles William Shirley, with whom she enjoyed sixty-one years of loving marriage.
Lois Parsons was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on September 9, 1931. Early on she showed an interest in learning and teaching, which led to a career in education. In 1951, during her college years, she met and married...
Lois Parsons Shirley passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019 at her home in Wake Forest, NC, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
William Bervin Cooley, 89, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1930 to the late Melvin Bruce Cooley and Meta Frazier Cooley.
William retired after 21 dedicated years from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Company. He was a US Army Veteran.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019 in he Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. Rev. Gary Vassar will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at Pine Forest Memorial...
William Bervin Cooley, 89, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1930 to the late Melvin Bruce Cooley and Meta Frazier Cooley.
William retired after 21...
James “Jimmy” Luther Broadwell, 77, died peacefully September 14, 2019 in Raleigh, N.C. Jimmy was born on November 13, 1941 to James and Nena Broadwell of Clayton, NC. He was an extremely hard worker, enjoyed simple pleasures in life and loved his horses and showing them on the weekends.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sherie; his sisters, Peggy Gower & Nola Mae Gilmore; his sons, Jamie Broadwell (wife Kelly) and Mike Otwell; and 5...
James “Jimmy” Luther Broadwell, 77, died peacefully September 14, 2019 in Raleigh, N.C. Jimmy was born on November 13, 1941 to James and Nena Broadwell of Clayton, NC. He was an...
FRANKLINTON
Thelma Gilliam Chalk, 88, passed away on Friday morning September 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County and was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Glenn Chalk.
A funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon September 18, 2019 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton.
Mrs. Chalk is survived by her son; Darrell Chalk of Franklinton, grandson; Blake Chalk of Franklinton...
FRANKLINTON
Thelma Gilliam Chalk, 88, passed away on Friday morning September 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Franklin County and was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Glenn...
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