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Obituaries Frank Watson Smith |
B.P. Holden Jr.
Berry Patterson “B. P.” Holden Jr. 91, of Youngsville died Thursday evening, October 15, 2009, at his home.
He was born and raised in Franklin County on land that has been in the family for five generations and is registered as a Century Farm. B. P. and his wife, Bertha, started, owned and operated Holden’s Bar-B-Que in Youngsville until their retirement.
He was a World War II veteran, where he served his country honorably, receiving the Purple Heart Award. He was a former member of the Franklinton American Legion. He was a loyal lifetime member of Wake Union Baptist Church and was the son of the late Willie Hicks Holden and Berry Patterson Holden Sr.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon October 18, 2009, at Wake Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Painter officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Holden is survived by his daughters, Judy Holden Hill and husband, John, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Ginny Holden Keith and husband, Charles, of Youngsville; sons, Neil Holden and wife, Deborah, of Youngsville and Randy Holden and fiancé, Carol, of Youngsville; sister, Susie Williams of Rolesville; grandchildren, Jim Hill and wife, Tyla, of Clemson, S.C., Jocie Tiedeman and husband, Clay, of Columbia, S.C., Laurie Matthews and husband, Justin, of Youngsville, Amanda Keith of Raleigh, Richard Holden of Beaufort, DeAnn Lehman and husband, Kevin, of Beaufort, Brandy Newman and husband, Jason, of Hartfield, Va., and Tracy Holden of Louisburg; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Bertha Mason Holden, and by his sisters, Ola Jackson and Ida Holden.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to his caregivers, Donna Lee, Cathy Naudus and Joyce Reagan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wake Union Baptist Church Land Fund, 13345 Wake Union Church Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Hospice of Wake County; 1300 St Mary’s Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27605 or to a charity of one’s choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Sophie D. Ingram
ophie Denton Ingram, 83, of Youngsville, died Friday October 16, 2009, at Britthaven Nursing Center in Louisburg. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Lela Dean Denton and Sam B. Denton, and was retired from Exide in Raleigh.
A graveside funeral service was held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon October 18, 2009, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Gary Vassar officiating.
Mrs. Ingram is survived by her sons, Roy Perry of Charlotte and Gene Perry of Youngsville; grandchildren, Alex Perry and Suzette Perry; and great-grandchildren, Amber Holly and Jessica Perry. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Dawn Perry.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
Harvey Flayer
Harvey Flayer, 90, of Wake Forest, passed away Thursday October 15, 2009. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Lillian Cohen Flayer and Edward Flayer.
Mr. Flayer was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from York Furriers in Elmhurst, Illinois, where he was Sales Manager. In 1984 he moved to North Carolina where he promptly became involved in local politics and served on the Franklin County Planning Board for several years. He was very active in the Franklinton Senior Center as well as being involved in the fundraising which led to the opening of the Adult Day Program at the Louisburg Senior Center. He was a member of the American Legion and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Anita Kritzman Flayer, and brother, Harold Flayer
Funeral services will be held at held 11 o’clock Saturday morning, October 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in the Youngsville Town Cemetery.
Mr. Flayer is survived by his two daughters, Valerie Kosmos and husband, Paul, of Youngsville and Sallie Frances Mills and husband, Charles, of Minnesota; grandchildren, Karra Stocks and husband, Steve, Andrew Kosmos, Bradley Kosmos and wife, Melissa, Marcus Kosmos and wife, Shelly, Eddie Kosmos and fiancee’, Olga, William Mills and wife, Liz, and Charles Mills, 16 great-grandchildren, lne great-great-grandchild; special family acknowledgement; Anita Weiland and Winston Kosmos.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Adult Day Program, 127 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC 27549
The family will received friends from 6:30 to 9:00 PM Friday October 23, 2009 at Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Richard G. Nagele
Richard Gilbert Nagele, 73, of Raleigh, died Monday, October 12, 2009. He was born in Kingston, N.Y., son of the late Jeanette Avery Nagele and Frank Nagele, and was a retired accountant.
Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Friday morning October 16, 2009 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial was in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Debra Nagele Hauge and husband, Neil, of Raleigh; son, Ron Denny Nagele of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Richard A. Nagele, Ron Denny Nagele, Jr., Sara Hauge and Maren Hauge; brothers, Gene Nagele and wife, Josie, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Ronnie Nagele and wife, Gerrie of West Hurley, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, in 1999.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michael James and Richard’s caregivers at Heartland Hospice. The family would also like to thank all of Richard's friends from the WPO, the Brentwood Lunch Crew, and everyone at Windsor Springs for all their support and friendship. Richard enjoyed all the time he spent with you. He was lucky to have people like you in his life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH. 43699-0086.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.