Apex Funeral Home

Robert Wayne Markham, age 75 of Wake County, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his residence in Holly Springs, NC. A native of Chatham County, he was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Abert Vant and Lillie (Cheek) Markham. Wayne was married to his wife of fifty-one years, Wanda Hamilton Markham. Wayne attended Bonlee Elementary and graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1965. Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Air Force in Vietnam as an Air Traffic Controller for four years. He also served and retired from the Army National Guard after many years of service. Following his Air Force service, Wayne graduated from Durham Tech in Business, Sandhills...

Robert Wayne Markham, age 75 of Wake County, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his residence in Holly Springs, NC. A native of Chatham County, he was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Abert Vant and Lillie (Cheek) Markham. Wayne was married to his wife of fifty-one years, Wanda Hamilton Markham. Wayne attended Bonlee Elementary and graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1965. Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Air Force in Vietnam as an Air Traffic Controller for four years. He also served and retired from the Army National Guard after many years of service. Following his Air Force service, Wayne graduated from Durham Tech in Business, Sandhills...

Jack Theodore Gabler passed away in Atlanta, GA on March 30, 2022 at the age of 80 following a hard-fought battle with diabetes complications. A memorial mass will be held on April 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church with an interment to follow at St. Andrew Catholic Church Columbarium in Apex, NC. Friends and family are welcome to a reception following the interment. Fond memories and expressions of condolences can be shared at apexfuneral.net for the Gabler family.

Eileen Marie Gurecki, 68 of Cary, North Carolina (formerly of Rome, New York) passed away on March 21, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Eileen was born on June 14, 1953 (Flag Day) to the late Anthony and Eileen Calvagno. She grew up the oldest of 8 siblings in the Capital Region in New York. Eileen is survived by her husband of 45 years, William A Gurecki; son, David Gurecki (wife, Jenifer, granchildren, Matthew and Christopher); son, Michael Gurecki (wife, Carly); daughter, Cynthia Polizzi (husband, Marc-Anthony). Eileen was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Calvagno and John Calvagno. She is survived by her siblings, Anne Calvagno, Anthony Calvagno (Alison), Mary Groat (Harold), Barbara...

Ms. Carol Lee Brown, 79, of Apex, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Raleigh, NC., following a courageous battle with bone cancer. Born on October 17, 1942 in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. Moore, Sr. and Anna Lee Eury Moore Kidwiler. Carol was a 1960 graduate of Brunswick High School. Upon graduation, she began a career with the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C., and then later with the U.S. Army at Fort Detrick, MD. She retired in 1998 with 38 years of civilian service. Her last position was as Secretary to the Commanding General of Fort Detrick and the U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command. Following her retirement, she...

Charlotte Thomas Churchill, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday morning, February 5, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell Edward Thomas and Elizabeth Andrews Thomas, her husband, Robert Carr Churchill, III, a son, Russell Edward Thomas Churchill, and a sister, Carolyn Thomas Perry. She is survived by her sons Robert Carr Churchill IV (Jennifer) of Apex, North Carolina, and Charles Samuel Churchill (Catherine) of Atlanta, Georgia, daughter, Mary Barclay Blankenship (Brian) of Willow Springs, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Barclay Ann Blankenship, Ellis Andrews Blankenship, and Evelyn Royce Churchill, daughter of Russell and his former wife, Courtney Hahn...

Sharon Lee Vendrely, 80 of Morrisville, NC passed away on February 2, 2022 after a long battle with lung disease. Sharon, born in Englewood, CO and raised in Avilla, Indiana, was born on June 22, 1941 to the late Charles and Frances Wolf. She was married for 60 years to her high school sweetheart, Richard Vendrely. Their life journey took them from Indiana to California, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas and Florida then finally North Carolina. She retired from Phillips Consumer Electronics in the Graphic Arts Department. After retirement, she resided in Sebring Florida prior to moving to North Carolina to be close to family. While in Sebring, her love of reading led to her re-vamping the...

Jacqueline Pollard Blankenship (Jackie), 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She graduated from John Marshall High School and worked many years for Virginia Farm Bureau. We will miss her soft smile, subtle wit, and southern sayings. She leaves us a legacy of how to love well. She was a long time member of New Bethesda Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA. Jackie is survived by daughters: Annette Knox (Don) and Robbin Blankenship; grandchildren: Jennifer "Jenny", Ryan, Parker and Caroline Knox; sisters: Geroline Davis of Chesterfield, VA, Brenda Miller (Richard) of Gainesville, FL, and brother John Pollard of Blackstone, VA. A graveside service will take place on...

Peter William Failla, 85, of Cary, NC passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2022. Peter, a native of Lodi, NJ, was born on August 5, 1936 to the late Marie and Salvatore Failla. He was a proud and determined first-generation Italian-American, dedicated to providing for his family and living life to its fullest. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1958 with a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering and later obtained his Masters. As a professional engineer, Peter spent most of his career as the proprietor of Alpha Engineering and Surveying Associates in Parsippany, NJ. He and his wife, Kathy, raised their 4 children and niece in Chester, NJ, then retired to Ocean City, MD. ...

Nancy Batten (66) of Raleigh, NC passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Scranton, PA to the late Paul and Nan Dunleavy, Nancy was a good friend and absolutely adored her family. Nancy met the love of her life, Brad at The University of Scranton and they were married in 1979. She had a love of people, travel, cooking, mahjong, and staying in touch with her friends on Facebook. Nancy never met a stranger that she didn't already know. Nancy is survived by her husband Bradley Batten of 42 years; son Paul Batten and wife Katherine; daughter Kathleen Page, husband Jeffrey; and grandchildren Hannah, Andrew, and Emma. The family will receive visitors on Thursday,...

Patrick Jackson Beckwith, of Sanford, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Patrick was born in Wake County on April 7, 1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, Magdalene Beckwith and brother, Gerry Beckwith. Patrick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Campbell Beckwith; father, Claude Jackson Beckwith Jr; brother, Daniel J Beckwith (Kay); son, David Yoder (Pam); daughter, Dawn Beckwith Pearce (Bryan); several grandchildren; brother-in-law, Russ Patterson (Sara); nephews, Josh and Orus Patterson and "Little Liam" Patterson. Patrick Beckwith retired from service in the U.S. Army and the North Carolina National Guard. Patrick served our...

Donald (Don) Francis Kerrigan, age 90 passed away peacefully in his home in Holly Springs, NC surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Don was born at Alice Home in Lake Forest, IL, son of the late Francis J. and Anne (Muzik) Kerrigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Mary Jo (Max) Miller, Regina Wageman, Phyllis Kerrigan, and Kay (Robert) Weston; brother Jack Kerrigan and son Dennis (Nancy). Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice (Trepanier) Kerrigan, his children Patrick (Mary), Brian (Lisa), Kevin and Susan Smith (Andrew). Don was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to seven grandchildren. Don enlisted in the United States navy in 1952....

Tae Wamsley Glasson, 82, passed away peacefully in comfort at Seasons at Southpoint, Durham, a memory care community on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Tae was a devoted and loving wife for 60 years, incredible mother of two, gracious and kind grandmother, faithful sister and a loyal and supportive friend to many. She was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 9, 1939, to the parents of Richard and LaMira Quick Wamsley. Tae graduated from Longwood College (now University) with a degree in mathematics. While working at NASA on the Saturn Rocket capsule reentry path, she met her future husband, Joe, then and now, forever in love. The next sixty years would take them to all parts of the...

Terry Barger Witt, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, died September 15, 2021, at her home in Cary, North Carolina. She was 78 years old. Terry was born in 1943 in Concord, NC, to parents James and Louise Barger. She met her husband, Wayne Witt, at the University of South Carolina, in 1961, and they were married July 9, 1966 in Charleston, SC. Terry thought of herself as a student and life-long learner though everyone around her viewed her as a teacher based on her love of knowledge and extensive book collection. People who knew her all say she deeply cared for each person she met as was demonstrated by the amount of questions she would ask. Looking for ways to...

George William "Bill" Bodmer, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on March 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill, a native of Aldie, Virginia, was born on August 22, 1932 to the late, John Perry and Eva Mae Bodmer. Bill served in the U.S. Army as a motor pool Sergeant and while stationed in Germany met his wife "Inge." Bill and Inge were married for 66 years. Bill dedicated his life to his passion as an auto mechanic and business owner of Dulles Exxon in Chantilly, Virginia for over 30 years. Bill loved attending NASCAR races at Daytona and building and racing stock cars. Bill dedicated his life to hard work and caring for his wife and family...

BRYAN, WILLIAM SWOPE, was born July 17th, 1947 in Louisville, KY and died on August 10th, 2021 in Apex, NC where he resided for 33 years. The son of Henry and Frances Bryan, he grew up in the Beechmont community of Louisville where he was a member of Beechmont Presbyterian Church and the Boy Scouts. In 1961 he earned the Eagle Scout Award. In 1965 Mr. Bryan graduated from Louisville Male High School as First Honor (Valedictorian) and Senior Class President. In 1969 Mr. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science diploma from Davidson College. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and the track and field team. During the Vietnam War, from May 1971 until February 1972 Mr. Bryan proudly served...