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William A. Abel
Bill began working for Brown-Wynne in August of 2006 after seven years as Parish
Administrator of St. Raphael Catholic Church in North Raleigh. Prior, he was Principal of Immaculata School in Durham, NC. Bill has served in the Diocese of Raleigh since 1981 when he and his wife, Pat, came to North Carolina. For the first twelve years Bill was a member of the Communications Department at the Catholic Center.
Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from the University of Dayton. He spent the majority of this career in education, teaching high school math and science and being an administrator of school in New York and Maryland.
Bill and Pat have been members of St. Raphael Parish for the past fifteen years following eleven years at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. They have served together in a number of charitable organizations including Catholic Parish Outreach, the open Door Clinic and as volunteers for Hospice of Wake County.
It is a blessing to serve people at a very tender time in their lives, when they have lost a loved one. All of us at Brown-Wynne are committed to making a difficult time easier. |
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Karen Allen
Karen Allen, Funeral Director and Location Manager, Cary, is a native of Illinois. A graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College, Karen has served Brown-Wynne for 17 years in both capacities of pre-need arranging and at-need funeral directing. She and husband, Charles, are members of Mid-Way Baptist Church, Raleigh. They have two adult sons, Matthew and Jeremy, daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and two granddaughters, Ashley and Kelcey.
Karen is a volunteer at UNC Healthcare
where she has also served on the Board of Family House at UNC Hospitals.
Her interests and hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and church activities.
"My job is all about being there for families at their worst time. Although we honor and care for departed loved ones, we truly serve the living. Over the years, it has been my personal commitment to provide each family I serve the most professional and caring assistance they can receive during such a difficult time. My goal is to help create a meaningful, everlasting, memory, for each family I serve, thereby earning the trust and confidence they have placed in Brown-Wynne Funeral Home and myself." |
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Jean Anderson
Jean M. Anderson, Secretary, joined the Brown-Wynne staff in 2003. Jean is a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Raleigh. She has two adult sons, Robert and James Anderson. Her interests include gardening, reading, needlework and cooking. |
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Joel E. Branch
Joel E. Branch, Funeral Director, a Raleigh native, has served the areas of Greenville, Raleigh, Cary and Lillington, NC during his funeral service career. Joel is a 1990 graduate of Athens Drive High School. He received the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Campbell University and later continued his education in the field of Funeral Service at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
He received the Certified Preplanning Consultant designation from the National Funeral Director’s Association in 2005 and is currently pursuing the Certified Funeral Service Professional (CFSP) designation from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
Joel is a former Civil Service Technician with the United States Property and Finance Office and a veteran of the NC Army National Guard.
He is married to the former Amy Herring, a native of Knightdale and graduate of Meredith College. Their daughters are Sarah, Lydia and Anna Grace Branch. |
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Cary Bunn Cannady
Cary Bunn Cannady, Funeral Director, Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, has served Brown-Wynne Funeral Homes since 1981. He is a native of Wake County, a 1975 graduate of Zebulon High School, Cary attended Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC, and graduated from Gupton-Jones College in Atlanta, GA in 1979, and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice in 1986. He took various courses from the National Foundation of Funeral Service, Evanston, IL from 1983-86.
In 1972, Cary was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, and in 1974 received the God and Country Award.
Cary is a member and Deacon of Zebulon Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC. He has served on various committees, including finance, personnel and youth advisory. He served as chairman of the building committee from 2001 - 2004.
His involvement as a member of the Rotary Club of Zebulon include, past secretary in 1989 and 1990, and current Vice President and co-chairman of the Annual Fundraising Auction; also, Rotarian of the Year in 2000, and received outstanding service award in 2004. Cary was a former director of the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce for the years 1989-92.
Cary is currently serving as the District 5 Director and board member of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association. He has twice chaired the convention committee.
Cary is married to the former Amy Beddingfield, a graduate of Louisburg College, and senior purchasing agent with the NC Department of Agriculture. They have one son, Grayson Cary Cannady.
His interests include refinishing furniture, woodworking, antique auctions, coin collecting and spending time with family.
"I have a special desire to help others in need. That was a major factor leading me to become a funeral director." |
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Wilfredo Rivera Cruz
Wilfredo Rivera Cruz, Senior Grounds and Facilities Specialist, has served Brown-Wynne for three years. A high school graduate in his native town of San German, Puerto Rico, he also attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Wilfredo and his family of six children are members of the United Church of Christ in Raleigh. He serves as a volunteer for the United Men and Women in the Community in Benson, NC. Wilfredo's hobbies and interests include listening to music, hot wheel car collecting, creative writing and making puzzle games. |
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Corrine Culbreth
Corrine, a licensed Funeral Director, is from eastern North Carolina and was graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Special Education. Corrine began her career by teaching in the N.C. public schools and the Community College system by teaching children with special needs and Adult Basic Education, respectively. In 1980 she changed careers and received an Associate Degree in Funeral Service from Fayetteville Technical Community College and worked in two funeral homes in Fayetteville, N.C.
In 1987, she became the Executive Director of the N.C. Board of Funeral Service (NCBFS) and led the board for 14 years. She continued with the Board until 2006. During her tenure with the NCBFS, she represented District 3 for the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (ICFSEB). She served as President of the Board from 1999-2001 and also served on the Exam Committee which prepares the national exam for funeral directors and embalmers.
Corrine currently serves on the Administrative Board of Campground United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, where she has been an active member since 1985. She is married to William Goff Culbreth, a retired law enforcement officer. Bill is now employed with Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville. They have one son, Tyler Durham, a management consultant, who lives in Atlanta.
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Bill Davis
Bill Davis, Staff Specialist II, has served Brown-Wynne since 1995. He is a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary where he resides. Bill has served on the church council, church finance and property committees, past president of the Congregation, and currently on the Parrish life committee. He also serves on the North Carolina Lutheran Synod Spirituality Committee. Bill is a retired Captain with the Cary Fire Department. For years, Bill has volunteered at the Food Bank of North Carolina. His interests include hiking, reading, music and spiritual retreats. |
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M. Carlisle Franks
A Raleigh native, M. Carlisle Franks, a retired Clinical Chaplain, joined the staff of Brown-Wynne in 2001. He serves as Operations Manager for all three locations. Carlisle has a B. A. Degree from Wake Forest University, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; studied Marriage and Family Therapy with the renowned Virginia Satir and at Case Western Reserve University.
Carlisle has served as Adjunct Instructor in the N C Community College System, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Shaw Divinity School. He is a workshop leader in the field of Death and Dying, Grief and Bereavement, Marriage and Family, Communication, Conflict Management, and Human Relations.
He served as Chairman of the Nursing Home Advisory Board of Moore Co., Board member of Hospice of N. C., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandhills Hospice, and Board member of Pee Dee Council of Government.
Carlisle is married to the former Irma Jones, of Raleigh, and they have an adult son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Irma and Carlisle are members of Ridge Road Baptist where he teaches Sunday School and serves on the Diaconate.
His hobbies include playing the guitar, collecting and refinishing antiques, and auctions. |
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