Barbara Ann Loiacono
Wake Forest
Barbara Ann Loiacono, 85, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1939 in Newark, NJ to the late Frederick and Dorothy Langfield.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all her family.
She was preceded in death by her sister, June DiFederico.
She is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore Loiacono, Raleigh, NC; children, Dawn Nakash (husband Ken Nagy), Wake Forest, NC, Charles Loiacono (wife Susan Loiacono), South Plainfield, NJ; sisters, Dolores Farinella (Bayville, NJ), Dorothy Cole (Conway, SC), Ruth Sadler (Perkasie, PA), Toni Johnson (Manville, NJ); grandchildren, Anthony Nakash (wife Lindsay Nakash, Walnut Creek, CA), Christopher Nakash (Toms River, NJ), Rebecca Melendey (husband Eddie, Concord, NC), Lindsay Piazza (husband Nick Piazza, South Plainfield, NJ), Charles (CJ) Loiacono, Jr. (wife Hannah, Galloway, NJ), Melissa Cordova (husband Jonathan, South Plainfield, NJ), Sydney Loiacono (South Plainfield, NJ); great grandchildren, Skylar Nakash, Callahan Melendey, Blake Piazza, Brooklynn Piazza, Aubree Cordova, Jeremiah Cordova, Logan Loiacono, Leah Loiacono; goddaughters, Kelli Getty (Edison, NJ), and Patricia Cody (Delaware City, DE).
Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Barbara to Transitions Life Care at 250 Hospice Circle, WRaleigh, NC 27607 or online at www.transitionslifecare.org.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Loiacono family.
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Wayne L. Brown
Wake Forest
Arrangements are in the hands of Bright Funeral Home.
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Steven ‘Steve’ Daniel
Raleigh
Stephen “Steve” Daniel, 73, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
A complete obituary will be made available soon.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Richland Creek Community Church with Cameron Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 AM in the church.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
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Ann Marston Stiles
Raleigh
Ann Marston Stiles, 97, passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC on August 16th. She was born in Neptune, NJ but lived the majority of her life in Oakhurst, NJ. A St. Rose High School graduate, she married Gene Stiles in 1948 and together they raised five children.
Ann was predeceased by her parents, Ann and Joe Marston; her brother, Charlie Marston; her sister, Irene Malone; her beloved husband, Gene Stiles; and many cherished rescue dogs. She is survived by her sister, Joan Crane; her five children: Peggy (Albie) Mayer of Wanamassa, NJ, Gene (Ginnee) Stiles of Point Pleasant, NJ, Kathy (Jack) Ford of Youngsville, NC (with whom Ann lived since December 2020), Dave (Tammy) Stiles of Oakhurst, NJ, and Sue (Tony) Palmisano of Ewing, NJ. Ann’s memory will also be cherished by her nine grandchildren (Patrick Triggs, Erin Harris, John Ford, Jessica Zawerczuk, Kaitlyn Pelc, Carlie Boud, Joe Palmisano, Gina Palmisano, and Ashley Stiles) and six great-grandchildren.
Ann was deeply involved in her community, particularly through her work with the Girl Scouts, where she served as a leader for many years. She found great joy in guiding young girls and fostering their growth and development. Her commitment to history and heritage was evident in her active role with the Ocean Township Historical Society, where she served as a past president. Her efforts helped preserve the rich history of the area.
Ann was also a dedicated member and past president of the Catholic Daughters of Holy Spirit Church in Asbury Park. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she found great purpose in her service to the church and its community.
Additionally, she was a valued member of the Ocean Township Friendship Club, where she formed lasting friendships and shared in many joyful moments. Her community and Christian service continued when, in 2023, Ann became an active Sister with the Wake County Division 2 Chapter of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.
In her personal life, Ann was an avid knitter and quilter. However, her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Arrangements in the care of Bright Funeral Home.
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Matthew John Keenan
Louisburg
Matthew John Keenan, age 45, died suddenly in Louisburg, North Carolina on August 14, 2024.
He was born in Bayshore, New York on June 28, 1979 to parents John Richard Keenan and Elizabeth Michelle Surbeck.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother David A. Keenan.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Leslie Harper Keenan and their daughter, Jelia R. Casiano, mother, Elizabeth S. Keenan and sisters, Victoria Danville, Laura Guterman, Lydia Miller and Deborah Globus.
He graduated from Wake Roseville high school. His work throughout his life involved many different roles to include an automotive mechanic at Hollingsworth auto sales as head mechanic and salesman, owner of Falcon I.T. LLC. Vice President of Emerald Owl Productions.
Matt enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially Emerald Isle, playing his guitar, and listening to music. He loved the outdoors and working on his cars. Matt loved snuggling with his pets on the couch, riding the back country roads in the Falcon with the windows down and music blasting. You could often find him cooking breakfast for his family on Sunday morning, dancing with his family in the living room, or grilling brats on a Friday night.
He was known for his kindness, loyalty, and commitment to helping others. He greeted everyone he met, both new and known, with the biggest bear hug and gentle smile.
Matt was devoted, hard-working, and loved talking and sharing about all his projects. He took pride in his work and was always eager to learn and share what he knew.
In lieu of flowers, any contributions may be made to the Children’s Home Society of NC or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Arrangements in the care of Bright Funeral Home.
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Haywood Milton Holmes
Youngsville
Haywood Milton Holmes, 78, of Youngsville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Wake Med Hospital from injuries of a fall. He was born on April 15, 1946 to the late Henry Haywood Holmes and Katie Mae Wall Holmes in Wake County. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Henry Holmes.
Milton grew up on a tobacco farm and attended Youngsville High School. He later joined the U.S. Air Force to serve his country. After his service, he returned home to help his father on the family farm and worked in Raleigh. He married and then moved to Georgia to raise a family. Milton retired from Lucent Technologies and eventually returned to Franklin County.
He loved music, dancing, pond fishing, and growing a garden, often sharing his harvest with those who could no longer grow their own. He was a faithful member of Flat Rock Baptist Church and cherished his Sunday School class until his health declined.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ann Holden Holmes; his children, Melanie (Curt) Trotter, Rene (Jay) Lowrance, Nathan Holmes; grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Caroline, Garrett, Grady, Gabby, Grace, Luke, Kileigh, Abby, and Phenix.
He is also survived by his stepchildren, Ernie (Jacqueline) Holden and grandchildren, Tyler and Alaina Holden, nephews, nieces, cousins, and a special cousin, Sarah Wall Abbott.
A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Flat Rock Baptist Church with Pastor Jeremiah Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3-4 PM at Flat Rock Baptist Church, 1529 Flat Rock Church Rd. Louisburg, NC.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Flat Rock Baptist Church Building Fund in honor of Haywood Holmes.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Holmes family.
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Rebecca Lee ‘Becky’ Fulkerson
Franklinton
Over the past year, with the same courage, determination, and grace demonstrated throughout her life, Rebecca Lee “Becky” Fulkerson navigated pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2024 in Franklinton, NC with loving family at her side.
Becky was born in Roundup, MT on December 10, 1959 to Dick and Jeannie Martin, the youngest of six daughters. Becky’s children Angela, Joel, and their families, and her dear husband Paul, were Becky’s greatest loves. She also shared a deep love and affection with the rest of her family and many dear life-long friends near and far.
Becky and Mike Fulkerson divorced before Becky was thirty and the two co-parented well. Angela and Joel could always count on their mom to be a great friend and advocate. The three of them referred to themselves as “Team Fulkerson” knowing they could handle anything together.
Becky had an indomitable spirit, a contagious smile, and a wonderful sense of adventure – there was little she couldn’t do once she put her mind to it. She competed in the National Junior Olympics in the backstroke at age twelve, was the first woman to pass the Billings Firefighter requirements (including the grueling physical tests), and worked her way from part time administrative assistant to GS-14 as a Policy Analyst in the Department of the Interior. As an avid biker and swimmer, she completed numerous triathlons, half and full marathons, 5Ks, and adventure races. Additionally, she completed two Ironman competitions in the U.S. and Mexico after the age of fifty.
Time spent backpacking and fishing in the Beartooth Mountains with her dad and sisters in her youth contributed to Becky’s passion for fishing. It was fishing that first brought Becky and Paul together. Over the past eleven years, they shared great travel and fishing adventures all around the U.S., islands in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Canada, Cuba and Colombia. Those trips along with concerts, sporting events, visits with family and friends, holidays, special events and grandkid activities are well-documented in their annual photobooks of Becky and Paul’s commitment to life together.
Having started her career with the Department of the Interior in the mid-80’s, and relocating for several assignments and promotions, ultimately leading her to Washington DC, Becky retired from the Bureau of Reclamation at 58 saying “life’s short live it while you’ve got it”. That was Becky.
The loyalty and dedication of friends and family buoyed Becky’s spirits this past year through memories shared of what her friendship and love has meant to them. This was a gift of her legacy while Becky was alive.
Paul and Angela were Becky’s ceaseless caregivers and companions while Becky’s sister, Patti Iversen and niece Anastasia Young went above and beyond providing care and expertise this past year. The family is immeasurably grateful for their support. All her sisters, along with others, also took turns visiting and sharing in caregiving duties over the last year.
Becky was preceded in death by her dad, Richard “Dick” Martin and her sister Billie Martin Dolph. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Paul; children Angela (Wayland) Smedley and Joel (Chanda) Fulkerson and grandsons Hank Fulkerson, and Oliver and Sullivan Smedley; mother Jeannie Martin; sisters Betty (Greg) Laughlin, Patti (Bill) Iversen, Sandy (Bruce) Martin, and Deb Martin Young; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. The family also wishes to mention the innumerable friends near and far who will remember her legacy.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23 at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Raleigh, NC. A reception will immediately follow at Hey Day Brewery. Additionally, a celebration of life will take place in Montana sometime next spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Linda P. Hayes
Youngsville
Linda P. Hayes, age 80, was born on November 24, 1943 in Tazewell, Virginia. She passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 in wake, North Carolina.
She is survived by son, Keith D. Hayes and wife Carolyn, daughter, Kelly H. Osborne, son, Brooks D. Hayes and wife Elizabeth, grandson, Evan Hayes and girlfriend Faith Acord, grandson, Cole Hayes, granddaughter, Sydney L. Roward and husband Jack, grandson, William Love Osborne IV and girlfriend Makenna Huffman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Wayne Hayes, parents, Robert and Margaret Pruett and brother, Donald Pruett.
Linda graduated Bluefield High School in Bluefield WV. She went on to work, for Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Mercer County Opportunity Workshop, DeLung Oil, Neal Insurance Agency and Sue Anthony Attorney.
Throughout the years, her many roles included, copywriter, working with handicapped children, an Executive Assistant in oil, licensed Insurance Agent and receptionist, but above all her roles; wife, mother, grandmother and friend, were by far the most important to her. She valued the love she shared with her family and friends. She had a love for animals and had many special cats over the years, including Rutherford, Lucy, Shadow and Daisy.
Linda loved her church and was a devoted grandmother. Outside, you would find her gardening, at the beach, reading and of course always helping others.
The family would like to extend a special appreciation to the wonderful care from nurses and doctors at Pruitt Health, Lake Wheeler Road.
In lieu of flowers any donations may be made to the Bright Focus Foundation Alzheimer’s Disease Research.
Please visit www.brightfunerals.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Bright Funeral Home is serving the Hayes family.
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