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Le'aniva Mere Fanéné
Le'aniva Mere Fanéné, infant daughter of Moe and Heather Fanéné, died Thursday, Aug. 12. A funeral was held Monday afternoon, Aug. 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Apex.
She is survived by her parents, Moe and Heather Fanéné; brothers and sisters, Iose, Jami, Kila and Aulani; paternal grandparents, Sainila and Etelagi Fanéné of American Samoa; maternal grandmother, Raelene Hagan of Utah; and aunts and uncles, Alataua Fanéné, Tilomai Ati'ifale, Mark Fanéné, Mere Sua'ava, Stefanie Hagan and Charley Hagan. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Hagan, and uncles, Iose and Kila Fanéné.
The family received friends at the church Monday prior to the service. The Apex Funeral Home handled arrangements.
David Jonathan Kellen
David Jonathan Kellen, 21, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004. David was a kind, tenderhearted and courageous servant of God. He spent his summers volunteering at a camp for underprivileged kids. He dearly loved his family and cherished his friendships and the desire of his heart was to live a life pleasing to God. A junior at Appalachian State University, David planned to serve God by entering the full-time ministry. His life ended unexpectedly and tragically, but his legacy of kindness, gentleness, yet boldness for the Gospel of Christ will be remembered forever.
David was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Michael Kellen of Cary, maternal grandfather C.A. Watts of Charlotte and paternal grandmother Florence B. Kellen, also of Charlotte.
He is survived by his parents, Peter and Janice Kellen of Cary; sister, Kristin Kellen Johnson and brother-in-law Clint Johnson of Raleigh; sister-in-law Erin Kellen and niece Olivia Kellen, both of Cary; paternal grandfather H.W. Kellen of Charlotte; maternal grandmother, Patricia Watts of Charlotte; uncles and aunts, John and Bonnie Winecoff, Steve and Connie Kellen, Kerry and Laurie Watts; and cousins, Carrie and Amy Winecoff, and Jennifer and Joshua Kellen.
The family received friends Monday evening at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Colonial Baptist Church, with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to CBM Ministries, Camp Grace, P.O. Box 1240, Fairmont, NC 28340.
Joshua 1: 6-9; 2 Samuel 1: 17-27; 2 Kings 23:25; Psalm 116: 15; Ephesians 6: 10-20; Romans 8: 1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18.
David Anthony Kusa
David Anthony Kusa, 25, of Columbia, S.C., died Saturday, May 28, 2005. David was a 1997 graduate of Frankfurt International School, Oberursel, Germany. He received his bachelor of arts degree in European history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001. In May of this year he received his juris doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex. A family reception will be held immediately following the funeral mass in the St. Andrew's Fellowship Hall. Father Alban Carroll and Father Phillip Leach will conduct the mass.
David is survived by his wife, Kristina Welch Kusa of the home; his parents, Joseph and Ilona Kusa of Apex; a brother, Jonathon Kusa and wife, Sarah, of St. Paul, Minn.; a sister, Andrea Kusa Toussaint and husband, L. Gerard III, of Rochester, Minn.; his maternal grandmother, Agnes Nemeth of Urbana, Ill; his parents in-law, Edmond and Patricia Welch of Woodbridge, Va.; his paternal grandmother-in-law, Edith Crockford Welch of Chapel Hill; a sister-in-law, Jennifer Caroline Welch of Eugene, Ore.; godparents, Elielson and DeAnne Hilfinger-Messias of Columbia, S.C.; two nephews, a niece, four uncles, two aunts, four great-aunts and a host of loving friends and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the David A. Kusa Class of 2005 School of Law Room and mailed to Assistant Dean Sharon C. Williams, University of South Carolina School of Law, 701 S. Main St., Columbia, SC 29208.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Apex Funeral Directors, 550 W. Williams St., (N.C. 55) Apex.
Floyd Avery Wheeler
Floyd Avery Wheeler, 70, of Holly Springs, owner and operator of Floyd Wheeler's Grocery in Duncan for more than 50 years, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at home with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, "papa" and friend.
A service celebrating his life and home going was held Tuesday, May 31, in the Macedonia Baptist Church, Holly Springs. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Revs. Danny Jarmon, Paul Jones and Russell Blackman officiated.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virgie Wheeler, and by two brothers, Roy and William Wheeler. Surviving are his wife, Shirley B. Wheeler of the home; a son, Ken Wheeler and wife Marie of Holly Springs; a daughter, Barbie Butler and husband Johnny of Sanford; and four grandchildren, Anna and Andrew Wheeler, and Sara and Ryan Butler. Also surviving are three sisters, Maybell Bryant of Angier, Sadie Congleton and husband Bruce of Beaufort, and Hilda Gregory and husband Jerry of Fuquay-Varina; four brothers, Bobby Wheeler and wife Peggy of Apex, John H. Wheeler and wife Brenda of Fuquay-Varina, Horace Wheeler and wife Lola of Fuquay-Varina, and Robert Wheeler and wife Nan of Lillington; four sisters-in-law, Glenda Wheeler of Mamers, Janet Wheeler of Fuquay-Varina, Judy Dean and husband Ronnie of Holly Springs, and Dorothy B. Burns of Holly Springs; a brother-in-law, Jimmie Baker of Fuquay-Varina; numerous nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Smiley and Ethel Pearce of Raleigh.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, or to Macedonia Baptist Church, 10481 N.C. 42, Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Magdalen 'Madge' Carter
Magdalen Hayes "Madge" Carter, 75, of Franklinton died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at her home.
She was born in Wilson County, the daughter of the late John Hayes and Martha Short Hayes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Earl Carter.
Carter was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church and among her many contributions to the community, she was salutatorian of the Franklin High School Class of 1947, past president of the Women's Club and of the PTA, past president and district president of the American Legion Auxiliary and the community seamstress.
Funeral services were held May 31 at Franklinton Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne G. Rigney officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery.
Carter is survived by her sons, Chris Carter of Cary and Dennis Carter and wife Shirley of Cary; grandchildren, Jon Carter and wife Erica of Columbia, S.C., and Andrya Carter and Stephen Carter both of Cary; and great-grandson Jackson Carter of Columbia, S.C.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the many people who cared for their Mom over the years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Franklinton Baptist Church, 108 W. Mason St., Franklinton, NC 27525, or to Tender Loving Care Hospice, 1937 N.C. 39 N., Louisburg, NC 27549.
Wanda Joyce Dean
Wanda Joyce Dean, 64, of Morrisville passed away Monday, May 30. A funeral service will be held at the Cary Church of God on Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Pastor Richard Dial will officiate. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.
Dean is survived by five children, Gordon Jeans of Apex, Sharon Southard of Franklinton, Gail Kramer of Cary, Daniel Jeans of Apex and David Jeans of Cary; her sister, Shirla Neff of Ohio; her brother, Robert Dean of Ohio; her sister-law, Diane Dean of California; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of God Building Fund, 1427 Walnut St., Cary NC 27511.
Arthur Bruce Worrell
Arthur Bruce Worrell, 57, of Cary passed away Monday, May 9, 2005. He was a computer software engineer for 26 years, had served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 12, at noon at Peace Presbyterian Church in Cary, with the Rev. Steve Bostrom officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
He is survived by his wife Kathy of the home; daughter, Robin Worrell of Raleigh; son, Tim Worrell of the home; mother, Katie Worrell of San Antonio, Texas; and brothers, Bill Worrell of San Antonio, Texas, and Robert Worrell of Georgetown, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Brain Tumor Center, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710; or to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Fourth Floor, Raleigh, NC 27602.
Apex Funeral Directors is handling arrangements.
Col. E. J. 'Jack' Barker
Lt. Col. Edmund J. "Jack" Barker passed away on April 27, 2005. He was born June 14, 1921, in Fremont, Va., the son of William Rolf Barker and Betty Holloway Cummings Barker. He was the fourth of 15 children. After graduating from high school in Bladensburg, Md., he joined the National Guard in February 1939 and was inducted into regular Army service on Feb. 3, 1941. He retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel after 35 years of dedicated service to his country.
During his military career, he rose through the ranks of enlisted man, warrant officer and commissioned officer. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. A few of his military accomplishments include: two-time recipient of the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, two-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, two-time recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, instructor for Armed Forces Cold Weather Mountain School in Alaska and member of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. In addition, he was an Airborne Ranger with the Special Forces, Glider Qualified, and a Master Parachutist. At the time of retirement he was an Army adviser to the N.C. National Guard in Raleigh.
He married Dorothy Elizabeth Chadwick on June 14, 1957. He is survived by his wife; three children, Katherine Armstrong Gimlick, Edmund Jackson Barker II, and Marck Chadwick Barker; six grandchildren, David Shanley Armstrong, Aaron Lee Armstrong, Caitlyn Jae Barker, Jessica Claire Barker, Marck Chadwick Barker II, and Robert Murray Barker; and numerous brothers and sisters.
A funeral service was held Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. Burial followed at Wake Memorial Park.
The family received friends Friday evening, April 29, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shiners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460 or the American Heart Association, 3131 Raleigh RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.
