Bright Funeral Home & Cremation

02/26/2026

(RALEIGH)

Jean Dees Ragsdale
March 20, 1931 - February 22, 2026

Condolences to the Ragsdale family can be made to www.brightfunerals.com under Jean's obituary.

A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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02/26/2026

(YOUNGSVILLE)

Simon "Smokey" Stover
November 20, 1939 - February 22, 2026

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A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

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02/26/2026

Happy Thursday from our Office Coordinator, Jennifer Davis!

Jennifer is orginally from Buffalo, NY. She currently lives in Wake Forest with her husband, Jason and their golden retriever Cooper. She is a proud mom of two adult sons, CJ and Connor. Jennifer and Jason love traveling especially to the beach. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Jennifer is a huge Buffalo Bills fan and loves attending games or cheering for them from home.

02/24/2026

We are delighted to announce the addition of Chris Haley to our staff here at Bright Funeral Home.

Chris is a licensed funeral director who joined Bright Funeral Home in February of 2026. He grauated from The college at Southeastern (now Judson College) in 2020 with his BA in Worship and Music Ministry. He was licensed by the state of North Carolina as a licensed Funeral Director in July of 2023.

Chris is a devoted husband to his wife, Dempsey. They share their love for dogs Dennis and Buddy and Cats BB-8 and Obi-Wan.

Chris is a musician who serves as a pianist at his home church. He sings in the church choir and is willing to use his musical abilities to provide music for funeral services as needed.

02/24/2026

“What we have once enjoyed deeply, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

This is our reminder for you that love continues through memories, traditions, and the lives we touch. ❤️

02/24/2026

(FRANKLINTON)

Freddie Marshall Loyd
March 13, 1966 - February 21, 2026

Condolences to the Lloyd family can be made to www.brightfunerals.com under Freddie's obituary.

A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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02/24/2026

(WAKE FOREST)

Joseph Louis Alston
December 25, 1940 - February 21, 2026

Condolences to the Alston family can be made to www.brightfunerals.com under Jospeh's obituary.

A service of Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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02/23/2026

(RALEIGH)

Gregory Westbrook Horne
December 21, 1968 - February 19, 2026

Condolence to the Horne family can be made to www.brightfunerals.com under www.brightfunerals.com under Mr. Horne's obituary.

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02/23/2026

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Diruzzo
September 2, 1927 - February 20, 2026

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A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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02/20/2026

Sylvia Perry Truelove
June 19, 1940 - February 18, 2026

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A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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02/20/2026

Marion Elizabeth Noveck
June 7, 1930 - February 18, 2026

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A service by Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wake Forest.

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