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Helen M. Smart
Helen M. Smart left this world on May 1 at the age of 89 to be with the love of her life, her husband Roy. She whispered, "We have a date tonight."
Helen was born in Jersey City, N.J., lived most of her life in Franklin Lakes and Manchester, N.J., until she moved to the Carolina House of Cary in 2003.
Helen, our mother, always knew she lived a wonderful, blessed life. She adored her three daughters, Lois, Leigh and Linda, and her four grandsons, Bryan, Todd, Adam and Darren, along with the newest addition, Laurian, her granddaughter-in-law. She also never hesitated to offer generous compliments for her sons-in-law, Peter and Bruce. Although apart, Helen stayed connected to her sister, Elna in Florida.
Our mother was a role model, encourager, playmate, supporter, audience and always a good listener. She was proud of her position on Wall Street as a young gal, but we admired her spelling expertise and teased her about winning a broad jump contest. Behind her shy demeanor lurked a cute sense of humor. Her favorite color, blue, symbolized her strong, steadfast strength and courage to face all challenges with a calming depth of perception. Dad whisked her across many a dance floor. Together they heard the music, the melody of life, a life they made more wonderful for all they touched. She'll dance on in Heaven in the arms of our dad.
Helen was so like the violets she lovingly tended on the windowsill — soft like the petals, small but strong and lasting like the flowers — unique and special like the way one waters a violet.
Thank you, Mom, Sister and Grandma, for all your love and wisdom.
Cremation Society of the Carolinas in Raleigh handled arrangements.
Texton Robert Miller
March 18, 1918–May 27, 2006
Tex Miller, 88, died peacefully Saturday evening, May 27, 2006. For the last two years Tex battled multiple myeloma cancer while he savored his senior years with family and friends.
He was a member of Cary's First United Methodist Church and the XYZ Club, where he met his wife, Mary.
Before retiring from the faculty of the N.C. State University School of Education in 1983, Tex taught many of the high school agriculture teachers throughout North Carolina. He began his teaching career in Michigan teaching high school students to become better farmers. Tex was a supporter of the FFA organization and spent many happy hours as a judge at county fairs and livestock shows. He was a graduate of Michigan State University and The Ohio State University, where he obtained his Ph.D. in agriculture education.
Tex leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of the last three years, Mary Grosscope Miller; his three children: Sharon Meade and husband, Shelton, of Rocky Mount; John Miller and wife, Jani, of Holland, Ohio; and Bill Miller and wife, Lynn, formerly of Swift Creek, and currently of The Woodlands, Texas; three grandchildren: James S. Meade and wife Karen, Navy Lieutenant Commander Stephen R. Meade and wife Kim, and Sara L. Miller; and five loveable great-grandchildren: Robbie, Michael, Amanda, Madison and Daniel.
Tex was born in Marlette, Mich., to Robert A. and Gladys B. Miller. He was the oldest of four children and is survived by his sisters and brother, Aloha Willard of Tompkinsville, Ky.; Dona Wilcox of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dale Miller of Louisburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 59 years, a former teacher at Cary High School, Leone B. Miller.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Cary on Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make donations to the American Cancer Society, the N.C. Food Bank, or a charity of your choice.
Eula Mae Wilson Batchelor
Eula Mae Wilson Batchelor, 92, of 7317 Green Hope School Road in Cary, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Rex Health Care in Apex due to an extended illness.
Mrs. Batchelor was a longtime member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and farmer.
Mrs. Batchelor was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Batchelor.
She is survived by her sons; Billy Joe Batchelor and wife, Betty Lou of Kennesaw, Ga., James Glen Batchelor and wife, Kaarenio of Garner, and Jerry Lynn Batchelor and wife, Brenda of Cary; sister, Inez Pendergraft of Morrisville; 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service to honor her home going will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Good Hope Baptist Church, 6628 Good Hope Church Road, Cary. Officiating will be the Revs. Bobby Weatherspoon and Timothy Batchelor. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex, and other times at the home.
Anna "Annie" Veronica Dwyer Amico
Anna "Annie" Veronica Dwyer Amico passed away March 30, 2006. She was born in Allston, Mass., on December 10, 1914 to the late John Joseph Dwyer and Anne Brodie Dwyer. Annie was a parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary since 1984. Prior to moving to Cary, she was a parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Holliston, Mass.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Anne Amico Dunham and husband, Mark, of Cary; sons, Dr. Guy Amico of Salem, Ore., and John J. Amico and wife, Mary, of Seattle, Wa.; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaetano Anthony Amico and son, Peter Anthony Amico.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Holliston, Mass. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Holliston.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road in Cary, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington St., Holliston.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Curtis James Kimble
Curtis James Kimble, 52, of Cary died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at WakeMed Cary Hospital.
Curtis was a member of the Cary Parks and Recreation Department Men's Basketball League and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with EMC2 as a computer technician. Curtis never met a stranger and was loved by all he met.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55), Apex. Inurnment is planned in Arlington National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joy Kimble; daughters, Candice Kimble of the home, and Natoyah Swift and her husband, Joseph Anthony, of Elkton, Md.; sisters, Carol Delancy, Comila Christful, Trenda Mathis and Queen Atkins, all of Miami, Fla.; brothers, Billie Kimble of Tallahassee, Fla., John Kimble of Opa-Locka, Fla., and Kenneth Smith of Miami, Fla.; and his grandson, Jayden Anthony Swift. Curtis is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Apex Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome and those considering memorial contributions may make them to: Calvary Chapel, 1600 Center St., Apex, NC 27502; or to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Charles R. Smith
Charles R. Smith, 70, of Apex died Friday March 24, 2006, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh.
Mr. Smith was a J.C.I. senator and a member of the American Institute of Banking. He served as president of The Easter Seals Society. Mr. Smith retired from First Citizens Bank and Trust on Aug. 30, 2002, after more that 30 years of service.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Crossroads Fellowship Church, 2721 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Lucy Smith; sons, Shelton Scott Smith and wife, Paige, of Franklinton, David Franklin Smith and wife, Cathy, of Westerville, Ohio, and William Thomson Decatur of Apex; daughters, Laura Kathleen Smith of Phoenix, Ariz., and Heather Decatur Craig of Wendell; a former wife, B. J. Smith of Raleigh; grandchildren, Sophie Craig, Hannah Craig, Mia Craig, Benjamin Smith and Erick Smith. He is also survived by brothers Harold Smith and wife, Lisa DeTemple, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jeryl Smith and wife, Elaine, of Mooresville; sister, Phyllis Black and husband, Odell, of Concord; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., (N.C. 55), Apex.
Mr. Smith was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was loved and adored by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131; Crossroads Fellowship, 2721 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27604; and Central Baptist Church, 11109 Poole Road, Wendell, NC 27591.
Franklin D. Gandy Sr.
Franklin D. Gandy Sr., 68, died Friday, March 24, 2006.
He was born in Monmouth County, N.J., on Nov. 5, 1937, to the late Charles Dallas and Grace Snedecker Gandy. Frank was a career senior technician for IBM for 28 and a half years. He was also an avid bowler and softball player and youth sports team coach for many children.
Mr. Gandy is survived by his wife, Dotty Lou; sons, Chris, David, Curt and Frank; daughter, Noelle; grandchildren, Shawn, Curt Jr., Maria, Casey, Jessica and Hope; brothers, Edward and Charles; and sister, Carolyn.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Meredith College in the Christina and Seby Jones Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC 27605; or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd., Cary, NC 27513.
