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Mary Bodie Karpf
Mary Bodie Karpf, of Apex, 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, following a brief illness at Wake Med Cary Hospital.
She was born Sept. 24, 1904, in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., to the late John and Barbara Bodie, who had come to America from Hungary. She was predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth Conklin and Helen Lent, and one brother, John.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Lorenz W. Karpf Jr. and three of her sons, Laverne, Calvin and Lorenz and one grandson, William Karpf. She is survived by her children, Arthur and wife Helen of Hamden, Conn., Theodore and wife Jeannette of Newington, Conn., and Titusville, Fla., Joseph and wife Mildred of Brentwood, N.Y., David and wife Lorraine of Cary, Martha Edquist and husband Roy of Port Orange, Fla., Dwight and wife Annette of Calverton, N.Y., Barbara Wetterau and husband Jim of the home, and Donald and wife Mary of Jacksonville, Fla. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Rosalie Karpf of Baldwin, N.Y., 31 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Monday morning, Jan. 16, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary with the Rev. Walter Ross of Colonial Baptist Church, Cary, officiating. Additional services and burial will be held later in the week in Glen Head, N.Y., and Pinelawn Cemetery on Long Island, N.Y.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wisdom for the Heart, PO Box 37577, Raleigh, NC 27627 or at www.wisdomonline.org.
Thelma H. DeVol
Thelma Elmeda Hovermale DeVol, 94, of Cary, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at WakeMed Cary Hospital.
A native of Brunswick, Md., she was born on Sept. 12, 1911, to the late Howard Burman and Victoria Wilson Hovermale. In addition to her parents, her husband, Morris B. DeVol, brother, Howard W. Hovermale and sister, Ashby E. Schulze also preceded her in death.
Thelma was the kind of person you knew had "never met a stranger." She was someone who freely gave to others, regardless of whether they deserved it, her total and unconditional love. Slow to criticize and devoted to her family; it is these qualities we will remember far above her worldly accomplishments.
During her career, Thelma worked for the U.S. government as a secretary for the Department of Labor. She was affiliated with the Methodist faith and was an avid animal lover.
Surviving are her sister-in-law, Rita D. Hovermale of Cary; niece, Laura B. Harris and husband, Josh Harris of Clayton; nephews, Howard S. Hovermale and wife, Amy Hovermale of Angier and Gary R. Hovermale and wife, Sue of Wadesboro. Also surviving are seven great-nieces and great-nephews and her beloved Yorkshire Terrior, "Happy, " who brought so much joy and companionship into her life.
A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the chapel of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The Rev. Dr. H. William Green officiated. Burial will follow at a later date in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, Md.
The family received friends one hour prior to the memorial service, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the funeral home.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
John F. Earo
John F. Earo, 56, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. He was born and raised in Wilmington, Del., on July 13, 1949, to Philip and Dorothy Evans Earo. John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Margaret "Peggy" Earo of Cary; daughter, Autumn Williams and son-in-law, Trevor Williams of Apex; son, John Phillip-Zdeb Earo of Cary; mother, Dorothy Earo of Cary; cousin, Carolyn Stanley of Middletown, Del.
A memorial mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 20, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial followed at Wake Memorial Park, Cary.
The family received friends at a reception immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to PanCAN, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. Make checks payable to PanCan for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Charlotte Marie Martin West
Charlotte Marie Martin West, 78, of 6513 Prestwick Place, Fuquay-Varina, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at home surrounded by her family. A funeral service was held at noon Thursday, Jan. 19, at Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church, 301 N. Woodrow St., Fuquay-Varina, conducted by Dr. Chris Conner. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by her children, Frank West and wife, Diane of Garner, David West and wife, Deborah, Camille Rogers and husband, Lee, all of Fuquay-Varina, Jane Phillips and husband, Darryl of Raleigh, Amy Honeycutt and husband Ben of Fuquay-Varina; and sister Phyllis Bernstein and husband, Bill of Winston-Salem. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Trevor West, Emily Adams, Amelia Adams, Keith Phillips, Sarah Jane Honeycutt and David Honeycutt; step grandchildren, Kristie Akins, Jim Bullock, Chase Rogers and Kohel Rogers; and step great-grandchildren, TJ Bullock, Lizzie Akins and Will Akins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Furman Braxton West Jr., and her brother, Roy B. Martin.
The family received friends Wednesday evening, Jan. 18, at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex.
Memorials may be given to the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church Building Fund, 301 N. Woodrow St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Alan 'Big Al' Weed
Alan "Big Al" Weed, 45, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at his home in Cary. He is survived by his parents, James and Sharon (Dalton) Weed, Newark Valley, N.Y.; son, Stephan and the mother of his son, Gayle (Chirila) Weed, both of Cary; sister, Kelly MacInnis, Dove Canyon, Calif.; brother, John Chrystler, Binghamton, N.Y.; maternal grandmother, Eunice Dalton, Zephyrhills, Fla.; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his good friend and companion, Patricia Heasty; and his good friends from high school to the present, Tony D'Angelo, Camillus, N.Y., and Patrick Martin, Wilmington, Del.
Alan was born on Jan. 4, 1961, in Ithaca, N.Y. He was a graduate of Newark Valley High School, earned his associate degree in restaurant management for Morrisville College (1981) and bachelor of professional studies in business management from State University of New York, Rome/Utica, N.Y. in 1983. In 2003, he fulfilled his lifetime dream when his cookbook, "All-Pro Cooking for Regular Guys, " was published. Following many years in restaurant management, he developed a great interest in the wine industry and entered the wine sales field. He also provided catering and private chef services with the "Two Pals Everyday Gourmet" firm. Al was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed spending time with his son, Stephan, at many Sunday sporting events. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. Our hearts are broken and he will be greatly missed by all.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, N.Y., with the Rev. Philip Jordan officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Newark Valley Booster Club, P.O. Box 547, Newark Valley, NY 13811 in loving memory of Alan Weed.
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, handled local arrangements.
Brenda Harris Clark
Brenda Harris Clark, 62, of 1025 Ivy Lane, Cary, passed away at her home Monday night, Jan. 17, 2006. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Apex Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Apex Cemetery.
She is survived by her loving husband, John C. Clark, and was a devoted mother to her four surviving children, Karen King and husband, Curtis, David Painter, Lori Podhany and husband, Dan, and Lisa Smith and husband, Scott. She was the beloved grandmother of her 12 grandchildren, CJ King, Ashley Painter, Brittany Painter, David Painter Jr., Kelly Mabry, Travis Mabry, Corey Smith, Samantha Smith, John Clark IV, Brett Clark, Ernest VanWagenen and Angel VanWagenen; and sisters, Elaine Cartwright and Gwen Speckman.
Brenda was truly loved by all who knew her. She touched the souls of many lives which will be forever changed. No family could ever ask for a more dedicated wife, mother, grandmother or friend. She will never by forgotten in our hearts or left behind in our memories. We promise to love you forever and spread your joy and laughter until we meet again. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, at Apex funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local Disabled American Veterans association.
Lamon Burney Adams
Lamon Burney Adams, 95, of 3229 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, Apex, died Thursday morning, Jan. 19, at WakeMed Cary Hospital. He was a retired tobacco farmer and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
A service celebrating his life and homegoing was held on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55) in Apex. Burial followed in the Apex Cemetery.
Pastor Tim Batten officiated.
Mr. Adams is survived by two daughters, Catherine Fields and husband, Junior, of Apex, and Sue Adams of Morrisville; two sons, Billy Adams, and Terry Adams and wife, Debbie, all of Apex; two sisters, Nora Lynch of Winston-Salem, and Bonnie Bell Love of Pilot Mountain; a brother, Clayton Adams of Laurinburg; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The Adams family received friends from noon until the funeral service on Sunday at the Apex Funeral Home.
Gloria Ann Underwood
Gloria Ann Underwood, 73, of Raleigh, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, in WakeMed Cary Hospital.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex. Officiating the service was the Rev. Roger Thompson. Burial followed in the Underwood Family Cemetery, Rolesville.
Mrs. Underwood is survived by her sons, Albert Edward Underwood III and wife, Vicki C. of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Tony Underwood and wife, Dawn of Apex; sister, Mary Ruth Hailey of Oxford; and grandchildren, Justin Michael Underwood, and A. E. "Win" Underwood IV.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Edwin Underwood Jr. The family received friends Thursday evening, Jan. 26, at Apex Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Ruth Buelto at Raleigh Rehabilitation for the care given to their mother.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131, (www.diabetes.org).
