David Allen Himes

David Allen Himes, 70, of Wake Forest went to Heaven on July 11, 2010. The Stony Hill Fire Department flags are flying at half-mast for a great and truly loved man.
Dave fought Burkitt’s Lymphoma in 1992 and after many years of remission, it returned in 2009 in the form of CLL. Through it all, humor prevailed. He always had a smile and something funny to say to lighten the mood. Even in the very end, a raise of his eyebrow let us all know he was still that fun-loving, quick-witted Dave, or as the grandkids knew him, “Grandpanator”.
He was born to Margaret and Eugene Himes in Lafayette, Indiana, on June 16, 1940. Dave leaves behind his beautiful and loving wife of 48 years, Donna Kaye Himes; daughters, Crista Desiree Sullivan of Boca Raton, Florida, and Jennifer Kaye Davis and husband, Don, of Williamsville, New York; grandchildren, Alyssa, Whitley and Sky, all of Boca Raton, Florida, and Jim and Casey, both of Williamsville, New York; sister, Lila Leck of Powell, Ohio; and many friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his baby sister, MaryAnna.
Dave attended school in Hudson Lake and New Carlisle, Indiana. He graduated in 1958. After school he enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and later went on to have an extremely successful career with IBM as a senior marketing manager for 37 years.
After retiring, Dave became the treasurer of the Stony Hill Fire Department until this day. He traveled the world and was an avid car enthusiast; his 1965 Shelby Cobra was one of his prize possessions. He also had a passion for art; Dave was a very talented artist. Dave was an extremely personable man with an awesome sense of humor. Dave will be missed, but will always be with us in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Duke Cancer Fund, www.duke.cancer.edu or DUNC, Box 3828, Durham, NC 27710 in memory of David Himes-Dr. Gokerman Research.
Memorial services were held Thursday evening, July 15, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, and services were also held Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Community Church in New Carlisle, Indiana.

Stan Goodwin
William Stanley “Stan” Goodwin, 49, of Franklinton died Saturday morning, July 10, 2010, at the Hock Family Pavilion (Duke Hospice) in Durham. He was born in Vance County, the son of Frances Wood Goodwin and Eddie Lee Goodwin.
Funeral services were held 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, July 13, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Kirk and the Rev. Jimmy Earp officiating.
tan is survived by a son, Kody Goodwin of Franklinton, and Kody’s mother, Judith Mauer of Phoenix, Ariz.; parents, Eddie Lee and Frances Goodwin of Franklinton; brothers, Johnnie Goodwin and wife, Shelby, Mike Goodwin and wife, Helen, Eddie Goodwin and wife, Jean, and Marty Goodwin, all of Franklinton; friend, Sharon Granger of Raleigh; niece, Sherry Barham and husband, Chris, of Franklinton; and nephew, Bernie Goodwin and wife, Melody, of Zebulon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Duke Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Dr. Suite 101 Durham, NC 27704.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Frances Newton Bragg
Frances Newton Bragg, 81, of Franklinton, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
Mrs. Bragg was born in Granville County, the daughter of the late Annie Mitch Munn Newton and Towns Boyd Newton, and was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church for many years.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2010, at Franklinton Baptist Church with the Rev. David Averette officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Bragg is survived by daughter, Debbie Dorsey and husband, Tony, of Franklinton; sons, Wayne Bragg and wife, Lauren, of Raleigh, Tommy Bragg of Franklinton and Dennis Bragg, of Wake Forest; sister, Jean Pleasants of Oxford; grandchildren, Tanya, Jon, Emily, Gavin and Amy; great-grandchildren, Unique, Destiny and Ayden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Henry Bragg Jr. 
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Jerry W. Mitchell Sr.
Jerry Wayne Mitchell Sr., 68, of 501 Gay Road, Zebulon died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Franklin County, the son of the late Myrtle Jackson Mitchell and Durwood Lellon Mitchell. He was a retired certified medical technician at John Umstead Hospital and was owner and operator of Mitchell’s Food Mart & Tackle.
Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in the Mitchell Family Cemetery on Pilot-Riley Road.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Crettie H. Mitchell; step-daughters, Teresa Richards of Zebulon and Michelle Hill and husband, David, of Wilson; sister, Shirley Wood of Greensboro; granddaughter, Caitlin Hill; and grandchild-to-be, Braillen Hill. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Mitchell Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Pallbearers were Terry Jackson, Elex Caranza, Chris Morgan, Adam Pearce, Nelson Pearce, Wendell O’Shea, Guy Jackson and Bill Alford.
Honorary pallbearers were Rob Perry, Lester Barham, Halton Mitchell, Haley Jones, Al Baker, Percy Massenburg, Donald Jackson, Everette Perry and Wayne Brannon.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

E. J. Harris

E. J. Harris, 79, of Zebulon died Thursday morning, July 15, 2010, at his home. He was born in Pitt County, the son of the late Eunice Holloman Harris and James Earl Harris.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Harris officiating. Burial was in Beulah Christian Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Melba Denton Harris; daughters, Carolyn Owens and friend, Sonny, of Washington and Linda Sinclair and husband, Bill, of Zebulon; sons, Stanley Harris and wife, Geraldine, of Wake Forest, Ronnie Harris and friend, Debbie, of Vanceboro, Donnie Harris and wife, Sandy, of Youngsville and Duane Harris and wife, LeaAnne, of Zebulon; step-son, Tony King; sisters, Barbara Coggins of Pine Tops, Irene Nichols of Conetoe, Eunice Bell of Greenville, Pearline Hamm of Tarboro, Wanda Suggs of Red Oak and Kathy Bottoms of Dorches; brothers, Kenneth Harris of Tarboro, Henry Harris of Mebane, Bruce Harris of Rocky Mount; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sharon Taylor and her associates for all the wonderful care they have provided E.J. and his family.
Pallbearers were Brandon Harris, Chris Harris, Ronald Harris, Justin Harris, Gary Owens, Everette Perry and Ken Whitaker.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Beth Ann Elliott
Beth Ann Elliott passed away peacefully, July 24, 2010, after a very difficult and brave fight against brain cancer. She was born August 15, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She resided there until after her husband passed and has since been living at her sister's home in Wake Forest.
Beth was surrounded by her sister Linda, and brother-in-law Glenn Cook. They valiantly fought every step of this difficult journey with Beth Ann. All who know Linda and Glenn know of their strength and compassion during constant support and care of Beth. While there is no greater love than God's, the love and sacrifices they so willingly gave without complaint are lessons for us all.
Beth Ann touched many lives in Wake Forest and was warmly embraced by its community. She was graciously and completely enveloped by the members of Grace Haven Baptist Fellowship, led by Dick and Ginger Graves. Michele and Mike Sanders, Joey, Stacey, and Summer Jacobs, Brandon McCain, Sheri and Drue Bagnal, Denise Griffith, and too many others to name have walked and lived in God's light to bring music, comfort and peace to Beth and her family. Their kindness will always be remembered. The support of Linda's work family at SAS has also been amazing, and so greatly appreciated. The family also wishes to thank this incredible Wake Forest community, Dr. Kirkpatrick, Dr. Reardon, and all the nurses and staff of Duke University. They gave her wonderful and compassionate care during this battle. 
Beth Ann was an inspiring example of giving back during life and of grace and dignity in death. Becoming a surgical nurse, she inspired her sister to enter nursing and her niece to become a surgeon. These strong women have walked the often challenging path of medicine with skill, compassion and empathy to patients and their families. Beth cared for her husband, Robert (Bobby) Elliott, for many years during a chronic illness with dedication and love until his death in October 2009.
Beth is survived by her sons, Zachary and Seth Elliott, daughter-in-law Tiffany, and grandson Brayden, all of Chillicothe, Ohio. Brayden loved Beth (his Hoo-Hoo) dearly. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Cook, brother-in-law, Glenn, niece, Dr. Brenda Draper, nephews, Dustin Baker and Brad McCain, and many other great nieces and nephews. 
We know that God and his angels have gently lifted Beth Ann to a peaceful place and she will dwell in the house of the Lord. Those of us here on earth will greatly miss Beth's special smile, beautiful eyes, extraordinary strength and vibrant spirit. We will carry her in our hearts always.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Doris LaBrie Miller
Doris LaBrie Miller, 85, of Wake Forest, died July 22, 2010, at the Wake Forest Care Center.
Mrs. Miller was born in Fall River, Mass., the daughter of the late Abigail Fields LaBrie and Mitchell LaBrie. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Farris Miller Sr.
Funeral services were held at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in the Owens Family Cemetery, Saratoga.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her daughters, Joyce Ann Gagnon of Ontario, Canada, Paula Morris of Lumber Bridge and Abbie Myers of Louisburg; son, William F. Miller Jr. of Moneta, Va.; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Chase Stallings, Tommie Stallings, Chris Miller and Brian Miller.
A service at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Robert “Bob” Norman Binns Sr.
Robert “Bob” Norman Binns Sr., 73, of Raleigh died on July 20, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Bob was born on July 13, 1937, to the late Norman and Ethel Merill Binns. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in engineering operations. He was also a member of the Fernwood Lodge #543 A.F. & A.M.
Memorial services were held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Austin officiating.
Mr. Binns is survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine Klump; sons, Robert Norman Binns Jr. and wife, Judith, of Garner, Joseph Michael Binns and wife, Amy, of Garner and Sean Christopher Binns and wife, Misti, of Lexington; sister, Norman Jane Binns Schwarz and husband, David, of Charlotte; grandchildren, Alexia Lynne Binns, Joshua Talmon Binns, Colin Robert Binns, Alexander Isaac Binns, Emily Catherine Binns, Katie Elizabeth Binns and Christopher Alexander Binns. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Jeanette Binns.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Dollie W. Williams

Dollie W. Williams, 67, died Monday at her Louisburg residence. She was born in Durham County, the daughter of the late Frances Horton Williams and Clarence Williams, and was raised by her grandparents, Sis and Charlie Williams. She was preceded in death by her son, Marty Williams, her husband, Bud Williams, and a brother, Clarence Williams Jr.
Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock Thursday morning, July 29, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Spence officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
urviving is her half-sister, Jean Anderson of Creedmoor; half-brother, Gary Pennington of Henderson; and cousins, Johnny Walker of Creedmoor, Sammy Walker of Youngsville, Ann Walker Baker of Durham and Sue Walker Atkins of Durham.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest.

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