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Roy Timothy Rhodes
Roy Timothy Rhodes, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007. Tim was born on March 7, 1950 in Sanford, son of the late Ila Mae and Roy Thomson Rhodes. He enjoyed childhood with his extended family while growing up near Spring Lake.
Tim's family moved to Lenoir County when he was 10 years old, and he became involved with Boy Scouts and made lifelong friendships. In his mid-teens he began "going steady" with his wife of 37 years, Wilda White Rhodes. He is survived by his wife and their two children, Mason Lee Rhodes of Chapel Hill and Marny Jane Rhodes of Raleigh. He is also survived by his brother Mark T. Rhodes of Hickory, his sister Donna Sue Rhodes of Pink Hill, and many beloved family members and friends.
He was a devoted husband and father, and was a steadfast Christian. His relationship with Jesus sustained him through the hard times and enriched him during good times. He had an understated and wonderful sense of humor, and his loved ones were amazed that he often cheered them up and made them laugh, even through his battle with cancer.
Tim had a distinguished career including serving as an MP in the US Army in Germany, working in management with Nortel Networks, and contributing to economic development in North Carolina in his role with the NC Community College System. Many of his colleagues have expressed how much Tim was liked and respected.
Tim was a good cook, and he fondly remembered family gatherings at their home. He also enjoyed traveling with his family. He was especially proud of his son and daughter, and was thankful to be able to attend Mason's graduation from the University of North Carolina last year, and Marny's recent baptism at Jordan Lake. A special thank you to our dear family, special friends, and to Hospice of Wake County for care giving and each act of kindness shown.
The Rhodes family will receive relatives and friends Sept. 12 prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:30 at Fuquay Varina Baptist Church, 301 N Woodrow St, Fuquay Varina. A remembrance service will be held at 3 p.m. There will be an intimate family committal at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh.
Flowers are welcomed, and memorial contributions may be made to Kennedy Home for Children, 2557 Cedar Dell Ln, Kinston, NC 28504.
Arrangements are entrusted to Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (Hwy 55), Apex.
Mary Patricia LaPierre
Mary Patricia LaPierre, age 76, of 216 Waterford Lake Drive, Cary, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 9, 2007 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She was survived by her husband Joseph LaPierre, daughters Suzanne Russell, Jennifer Dain, Mary Wassil, Lucille Fieldman, Anne Scandone, 10 grandchildren, sister Lucille Lowe and brother James Bond.
LaPierre was born in Bridgeport, Ct., Nov. 21, 1930. She graduated from Milford High School, Milford, Ct. She married Joseph LaPierre on Feb. 13, 1960. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed. She lived for long walks and swims on Long Island Sound beaches and ice skating in the New England winters.
Visitors may call at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 West Williams Street (HWY 55), Apex, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 6-7 p.m. Prayer service, conducted by Deacon John Hubiszwill be at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make make a donation in Mary Pat's name to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Fourth Floor, Raleigh, NC, 27605. Final resting place will be North Haven, CT.
Gerline Locklear Gilbert
Gerline L. Gilbert, 70, of 1405 N. Salem St., Apex, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, 2007 at home, with family by her side. She had retired from the Wake County Public School System. She was born in Roberson County, and was preceded in death by her husband Milton E. Gilbert in 1978.
A service celebrating her life and home going will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Phil Qualls will officiate. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.
She is survived by sons Billy, Dean, Jimmy and Johnny and his wife Sara, all of Apex; daughter Wanda Faye Gilbert of the home; grandchildren William Jr., Chris, Lindsay, Michael, Cameron, Jordan and Allison Gilbert; great grandchildren Tyler & Zack Gilbert; brothers Merle Locklear and Harold Locklear, and sisters Etta Bee Jones and Pauline Hammonds, all of Pembroke.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, and other times at her home.
Those desiring to do so may make memorials in her honor to the American Cancer Society, or to Hospice of Wake County.
James Joseph Langston
James Joseph "Joe" Langston, 58, of Broadway, died peacefully at his home. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend who had a kind, gentle soul. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James I. and Fletcher L. Langston.
Surviving are his sister Vickie Vaughn and her husband Dwayne of Apex and his two nieces, Jennifer Adams of Apex, and Kim Vaughn of Carrboro.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, September 1, 2007 in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (Hwy 55), Apex. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service and at all other times at the home of Dwayne and Vickie Vaughn.
[Published: Aug 30, 2007]
Charlotte Wilkinson Williams
Charlotte Wilkinson Williams, 82, of Durham, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 surrounded by her family. Williams was a register nurse at the Veterans Hospital in Durham for 30 years. She was a life-long member of Salem Baptist Church where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Williams is survived by her daughters Jeri Williams of Durham, Linda Bratcher and her husband Daniel of Mechanicsville, VA, Tracy Hall and her husband Philip of Asheboro; her son Joseph Williams and his wife Katherine of Frederick, MD. She is also survived by six grandchildren, her sister Sarah Fryar, and several nieces and nephews.
Williams is preceded in death by her husband James C. Williams in 1994; her sisters Lida Collins, Rosalie Cotten and Lucille Howell; her brothers, Charles, William and Richard Wilkinson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church Senior Citizens Support, 1200 Salem Church Rd, Apex, NC 27502; or to Fellowship Baptist Church Youth Program, 515 Southerland St, Durham, NC 27703.
Lucille McConnell Beddingfield
Lucille McConnell Beddingfield, age 87, of 203 Evening Star Dr., Apex, died Friday Aug. 31, 2007 at Forest View Rehabilitation Center in Durham. A service celebrating her life and home going will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. graveside in the Apex Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters: Judy Barron of Apex, and Joyce Ferguson of the Carpenter Community; a son, Thomas Beddingfield of Smithfield, NC; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The family received friends on Sept. 3 at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., (Hwy.55) in Apex, and other times at the home of Judy Barron, 203 Evening Star Dr. in Homestead Park, Apex.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern NC Chapter. 400 Oberlin Rd., Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605-1351.
Karen Herbst Quistorff
Karen Quistorff, 38, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1969 in Kingston, NY to Charles and Nancy Wolff Herbst.
Karen is survived by her husband of 12 years, Keith Quistorff of Cary; two children, Ryan and Jenna of the home; mother and father, Charles and Nancy Herbst of Cary; brother, Chris Herbst and sister-in-law, Michelle of Cary.
Barbara Evelyn Conrad
Barbara Evelyn Conrad, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Rust) Vogel.
Mrs. Conrad, along with her husband, moved to Cary in 1966. Mrs. Conrad was a member of Apex United Methodist Church where she enjoyed the Monday Morning Bible Group. She was an avid gardener and loved all animals.
She is survived by her son Gerald Wayne his and wife Carol Conrad of Cary, grandson G. Christopher Conrad and his wife Amy of Cary, granddaughters Gina C. and her husband Bill Rice, of Madison, AL, and Mindy Conrad of Norfolk, VA and great-grandchildren Taylor, Meredith, and Jack Rice, Gerald and Joseph Conrad. She is also survived by her god daughter, Jeanne Auchmoody of Apex.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Conrad, her father Eugene Vogel, and her mother Josephine Vogel. She is also preceded in death by her sister Lucille Everitt and her brother Donald Vogel.
The family received friends Sept. 3 at Apex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S. Hughes St., Apex. Reverends David Brownlee and Glenn Mason of Apex United Methodist Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Apex Cemetery.
Sung Suk Pang
Sung Suk Pang, 80, of Cary, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Born in Ulchin, Korea on Jan. 16, 1928, Pang was a veteran of the Korean War. In Korea, Pang was a detective with the Korean Police. He was a long time resident of Anchorage, Alaska until he moved to Cary with his wife. Pang cherished North Carolina especially Cary. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Pang is survived by his wife Kyu Nam Pang, six daughters, two sons, 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Hwy 55, Apex. A funeral service will be held at 4 pm in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Apex Cemetery.
