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Louise H. Holleman
Louise H. Holleman, 85, of Chatham County, died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's. She enjoyed decades of attending Bell's Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school there, and grew and arranged its flowers each Sunday for many years. Her family will miss her wonderful home-cooked meals and glorious flowers that were a tribute to her hard work ethic. Many Chatham County youngsters were fortunate to have learned sewing and homemaking from Louise, as a result of her many years as a 4-H leader. A service celebrating her life and homegoing was held Wednesday afternoon, May 26, in the Bells Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Bells Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, L. Worth Holleman Jr. and wife Kim of Greensboro, and Timothy A. Holleman and wife Ann of Chapel Hill. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Caroline, Worth and Elliott of Greensboro, and Christy and Anna of Chapel Hill; three sisters, Blonza H. Smith of Apex, Clorine H. Marsh of Greensboro and Harriet H. Tellefsen of Wilson; and many special nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Tuesday evening, May 25, at the Apex Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Judith Ann Johnson
Judith Ann Johnson, 57, died Saturday, May 22, 2004. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to James and Dorothy Nardulli. Judy had resided in Cary since 1976. She taught at Sacred Heart Cathedral School from 1976 through 1985 and was a member of the church choir from 1976 through 1989. She also taught preschool at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church for several years.
Judy is survived by her husband, Robert Johnson of Cary; one son and one daughter, Seth Johnson and Cara Johnson, both of Cary; a brother, James Nardulli of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and two sisters, Grace Regutti of Cary and Jackie DeVito of Apolla, Pa.
The Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday morning, May 26, at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church.
The family received friends Tuesday evening, May 25, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752.
Lena Hall Medlin
Lena Hall Medlin, 76, of Apex, died May 24, 2004 due to an extended illness. She was a native of Nash County.
Mrs. Medlin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hunter Medlin, in 2002 and by a grandson, Ronald Michel Pittman.
Funeral services will be held today, May 27, at 11 a.m. in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Pittman and wife Patti of Bear Creek; a brother, Charlie Hall and wife Lillian of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Melisa Dawn Pittman, Matisha Rose Pittman and Diane Michele Pittman; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Wednesday evening, May 26, at Apex Funeral Home.
Belinda Gail Brake
Belinda Gail Brake died unexpectedly on June 13, 2004, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Belinda was born in Denver, Colo., to Napoleon and Gloria Green Knight. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, in the chapel of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.
Belinda is survived by her husband, Patrick A. Brake of Cary; children, Angela N. Warren and Adrian B. Warren, both of the home; mother, Gloria Knight of Denver, Colo.; brother, Dr. Napoleon Knight and wife, Pamela, of Champaigne, Ill.; and sister, Tammye C. Jones of Aurora, Colo.
Belinda was preceded in death by her father, Napoleon Knight, and brother, Darrell D. Knight, in 1998.
The family received friends on Wednesday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Paul Walter Becker
Paul Walter Becker, 74, of 402 Geranium Court, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at Harnett Manor Nursing Home, Lillington. Mr. Becker was a World War II veteran. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Angier Baptist Church, 155 S. Hickory St. Inurnment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
Mr. Becker is survived by his wife, Nan Becker; children, Kevin Becker and his wife, Margaret, and Mark Becker, both of Maryland; step-children, Glenn Holleman and his wife, Josie of Dacula, Ga., and Rachel Price and her husband, Coley of Angier; grandchildren, Will and Henry Becker; and sister, Ruth Aubrey and her husband, Jim of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, North Carolina Eastern Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605-1351.
Services were entrusted to Apex Funeral Home, 511 W. Williams St., N.C. 55, Apex.
Margaret (Peggy) Walker Gasperson
Margaret (Peggy) Walker Gasperson died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at her home. She was born in Wilmington on Sept. 15, 1928, daughter of the late Harvey Pender Walker and Margaret King Walker.
She graduated from Needham Broughton High School, class of 1946, and N.C. State University, class of 1951. She was a social worker in Johnston and Wake counties and served as secretary and treasurer at Stay Right Tank Company Inc. for 40 years.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 53 years, George C. Gasperson Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Mike Franklin and Sally and Chuck Booth; five grandsons, Walker, Barrett and Hunter Franklin and Charlie and Justin Booth, all of Raleigh.
The family received friends Monday, May 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road in Cary.
A funeral service was conducted Tuesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Cary. Entombment followed at 1 p.m. in Historic Oakwood Cemetery's Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27605 or Macedonia UMC Building Fund, 2700 Jones Franklin Road, Cary, NC 27511 or NCSU Alumni Association, in care of Younts Taylor Garden Terrace, Campus Box 7503, Raleigh, NC 27695-7503.
KATHERINE BROWN BATHURST
Katherine Brown Bathurst, 45, died Monday, May 3, 2004 at home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Throughout her illness she remained a caring, loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, David Bathurst, and two children, Ryan and Morgan, all of Cary; mother and father, Cecil K. and Myrna Brown of Raleigh; two sisters, Laura DiGirolamo of Raleigh and Carolyn Stewart of New Bern; and several nieces and nephews.
Kathy was an employee of American Express Corporate Travel. She enjoyed traveling with her family, particularly to the Outer Banks and Jackson Hole, Wyo.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh and sang in the choir. Kathy's fun-loving nature provided her with countless friends who will dearly miss her. The family would like to thank Hospice of Wake County for their assistance.
A funeral service will be held today, May 6, at 7 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The Rev. Bob Inskeep will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Willie E. Roberts
Mr. Willie Elbert Roberts, 84, of 565 Robert Road, died Monday, April 26, 2004 at Rex Rehab and Nursing Center in Raleigh.
Mr. Roberts was born in Johnston County, Nov. 4, 1919, to the late Junie R. and Lydia Frances Pope Roberts. He was a retired employee of Aeroglide Corporation and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Roberts served his heavenly Father as a deacon and as a member of Rehobeth Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held April 29 at the Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Elders Joe Helms and Tony Parker officiated. Burial followed in Fellowship Community Cemetery, Angier.
Survivors who loved him: wife of 57 years, Bettye Wilson Roberts; daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and Don MacKay of Springfield, Va., and Jayne and Roy Byrd of Cary; grandson and wife, Larry W. and Dorinda Johnson of Indian Head, Md.; great-grandchildren, Michael and David Johnson; brother and wife, James D. and Hazel Roberts of Coats; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jerry and Linda Moore.
Daddy loved living flowers; however, the family requests that memorials be made to Rehobeth Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Dwight T. Roberts, 3171 Zack's Mill Road, Angier, NC 27501; or to one's favorite charity.
