Michael Joseph Twiss
Wake Forest
Michael Joseph Twiss, 56, of Wake Forest passed away at WakeMed on March 20,2017 due to injuries sustained while playing ice hockey. Michael was born November 14, 1960 in Malone, New York
Michael loved playing hockey especially with his three sons, Ryan, Tyler, and Kyle. Known as a fierce competitor and a hell of a teammate, Michael was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and will be greatly missed.
A private service will be held by the family.
Michael is survived by his wife, Debra Ann “Debbie” Odom Twiss; sons, Ryan Walter Twiss of Arlington, Virginia, Tyler Lynn Twiss of Wake Forest and Kyle Joseph Twiss of Wake Forest; mother, Lane O’Donnell Twiss of Malone; and brothers, Matthew Twiss of Las Vegas, Nevada, Patrick Twiss of South Riding, Virginia, and Kevin Twiss and wife, Marsha, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold “Bud” Twiss Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Jimmy V Foundation. Make checks payable to The V Foundation,14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919)556-7400
Timothy Andrew Blevins
Wake Forest
Timothy Andrew Blevins passed away March 17, 2017. He was 21 years old. He is survived by his parents, Kerry and Kerensa; his sisters and brothers, Sarah, Chris, William and Katherine; grandparents, Ken and Linda Blevins, and Irene Frostick; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandfather, Bob Helle.
He was an amazingly intelligent and talented young man. He trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for nine years, competing for Cornerstone Martial Arts Academy and Team Odyssey. He received many awards and achieved the rank of blue belt. He loved music; both listening to and playing. He was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed playing the piano. His ability to play by ear enabled him to figure out how to play just about any instrument he picked up. He discovered a love of cooking and was very creative, showing a talent that was not given the chance to fully develop. He excelled at computer technology and had just landed a job as a cyber security consultant. He enjoyed video games and especially loved playing them with his brothers, sisters, and friends. He loved the outdoors and the annual family trip to Oak Island. He enjoyed reading and photography. His talents and skills enabled him to explore a vast array of interests.
More than anything else, he deeply loved his family. He loved spending time with his family and friends. We will all miss his caring, loving heart, and his wit and sense of humor. He will be profoundly missed by his family and all the people he touched in his short time on this Earth.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the many members of their sweet church family, Richland Creek Community Church, for all their prayers, the outpouring of love and invaluable support they have provided during this incredibly painful and difficult time.
The memorial service for Tim Blevins was held Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
David Bishop Jr.
Wake Forest
David George Bishop Jr., 91, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Hillside Nursing Center in Wake Forest. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather to all his family.
David was born August 22, 1925 in Little Valley, New York to the late David G. Bishop Sr. and Margaret (Nieman) Bishop.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Howard (Betty) Bishop; and sisters, Velma (John) Milks, Helen (George) Fleckenstein, Margaret (Norris) Marsh; and grandson, Paul Patrick Bishop.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice (Oyer) Bishop; his brother, Lester (Laura) Bishop; sons David (Flo) Bishop III, Paul (Sherry) Bishop; daughters, Mary Lynn (Michael) Laughlin and Janet (Robin) House; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
He graduated from Little Valley Central School and was employed by the Cattaraugus County Highway Department and retired as shop foreman in 1980. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper as well as raising registered beagles for many years.
He was a veteran of WW II and served with the first Calvary Division, Pacific Theatre in the Philippines and Japan.
He resided in Little Valley with his wife of 72 years and was a long time member of the Little Valley Legion Post #0531, the Lake Erie Beagle Club, and Salamanca See Saws square dance club.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Please direct any memorial donations to the charity of your choice.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest, NC.
Daniel J. Doran
Rolesville
Daniel J. Doran, 75, of Rolesville, passed away March 20, 2017 at WakeMed. Daniel was born in May 1941 in Troy, New York, to the late Patrick and Mary (Mangan) Doran. He married Patricia Wisor in 1970 in Rochester, New York.
Daniel graduated from Spencerport High School in Spencerport, New York in 1959. Out of school he worked at Gleason Works in Rochester as a gear grinder and on the Smith farm in Spencerport, New York. He was then drafted into the United States Army, Armored Division “Hell on Wheels” in Fort Hood, Texas and served two years active duty as a personnel carrier driver. Daniel lived in Spencerport where he worked for over 35 years in the extermination and fumigation business. He moved to North Carolina in 2012.
Daniel was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and liked to think of himself as a NASCAR driver. He hardly ever missed a race. Dan really liked to draw and doodle (especially colorful 3-D drawings) which he incorporated into his daily crossword puzzles. Dan was a “Good Guy” with a great passion for classic car restoration and hot rodding. He had a special place in his heart for dogs and always had a canine companion throughout his life. Dan loved spending time with his family and through the years retreated with family to his cherished cabin he built in the woods where he could enjoy peace, quiet and the outdoors. Papa Dan’s greatest love was for his grandchildren: driving them to school, making their lunches and attending their events. Dan liked to travel and experience new place, always ready for a road trip and preferred driving. A favorite route he always spoke of was Route 66. As for his love of all things chocolate, one question was asked daily as he sat down for dinner: “What’s for dessert?”
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Patricia (Wisor) Doran of Rolesville; three children, Ron and Laura Patterson of Rolesville, John and Amy Patterson of Spencerport and Tabitha Doran of Spencerport; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Emily, Josef and Grace Patterson; three siblings, Dolores Crossen (Bob) of Colorado, Noreen D. (David) Kenyon of Colorado, and Thomas P. Doran (Cheryl Sauter) of Spencerport; aunts and uncle, Thomas and Irene Mangan of North Carolina and Regina (Mangan) Rutland Jr. of Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; lastly by his four beloved canine family members, Fenny, Ranger, Coupe and Addie.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m., at St. John The Evangelist Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY, 14559.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Cheryl Herlache Daly
Wake Forest
Cheryl Herlache Daly passed away on March 20, 2017 after battling pancreatic cancer. Cheryl was born on Feb 28, 1953 to the late Clayton J. Herlache and Betty J. Herlache (nee Liesch) in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
She attended East High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. Then in 1981, Cheryl and her husband, John, moved to Raleigh for Cheryl to obtain her master’s in landscape architecture from NCSU.
She began school expecting her first child, Erin, and graduated from the program expecting her second child, Jeffrey. While very proud of her degrees, Cheryl has always felt her brightest accomplishment was her two wonderful children!
Cheryl has been active in the landscape design industry, working at The Garden Hut and Lassiter Mill Gardens. She was also the last manager/owner of Buchanan’s Nursery before it closed. She also taught at Wake Tech Community College, The Encore Program at NCSU and the Carolina School of Gardening, which she co-owned.
Mrs. Daly and her second husband, Jim, moved to Lake Royale in 2009, where they enjoyed renovating their home and garden. Cheryl was an avid supporter of the arts, a proud Democrat, hockey fan and animal lover. She loved family beach vacations, and in 2012 took the trip of a lifetime to Paris with her daughter.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Clayton J. Herlache Jr. (C.J.), and brother-in-law Robin C. Olsen. Cheryl is survived by her husband, James R. Daly, her daughter, Erin P. Dorney[ her son, Jeffrey J. Dorney; and her first husband’ John R. Dorney.
Mourning her loss are her siblings, Marty Olsen (Jerry), Kathie Piontek (Bill), Jeanette Klaus (David), Daniel Herlache (Jane), Scott Herlache (Cheryl) and Brian Herlache (Tracy); her sister-in-law, Linda Herlache; and her godmother, Lois Murphy.
Cheryl cherished a group of friends who have been with her through thick and thin, Marilyn Hegge Kile (Wayne), Kathy Falconer Finnegan, Candace Ann Jones, Michael Olsen, and Jacqueline Kilby Cranford.
Her family would like to thank her dedicated oncology team at Raleigh Duke Hospital, as well as her team at Transitions LifeCare.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at NCSU, Snowflake Animal Rescue or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Carl Vernon O’Neal
Youngsville
Carl Vernon O’Neal, 79, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, peacefully at his home in Youngsville. Carl Vernon was born on February 6, 1938 to the late Edward Coy and Evie Smith O’Neal. He was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church and was an Air Force veteran.
Carl Vernon is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Crystal Woodlief and husband, Andy; step-daughters, Tammy and Marlene Edwards; and one granddaughter; Alexis Woodlief.
Memorial services were held Monday, March 27, 2017, in the Woodland Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church building fund, 190 Woodland Church Road, Wake Forest, N.C. 27587 or the Heartland Hospice Memorial fund.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Marie Fuller Stell
Spring Hope
Marie Fuller Stell, 77, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1940 in Rolesville, the daughter of Clyde and Ruby Fuller.
A graveside service was held at Wake Crossroads Cemetery in Raleigh on Monday, March 27, 2017.
She is survived by her children, Rita Stell, Tony Stell, and Renee Baird and her husband, David; grandchildren, Brittany Baird and Zack Tate; great-grandchild, Oliver Tate; her brother, Walter Fuller and his wife, Pat; and her friends of Bojangles in Nashville, who she truly cherished.
She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Stell.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Jeanette Crocker
Wake Forest
Jeanette Crocker, 88, died Friday, March 24, 2017. Jeanette was born March 3, 1929 to the late Charles and Bessie Barone in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. She owned and operated a healthcare company for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Crocker, in 2010.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Sandhill’s Veteran Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Surviving are a son, Alexander Crocker and wife, Maria of Wake Forest; two daughters, Mary Bastone and husband, John of Wake Forest and Patricia Miller and husband, Sean of Wake Forest; six grandchildren, Jeanette, Elaina, John, Alexandra, James and Nicole; a great-granddaughter, Ella Mary; a brother, Carl Barone of Long Island, New York; two sisters, Gloria Miller of Wake Forest and Anita Gillis of Long Island.
The family was present from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Bright Funeral Home 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. (919-556-5811)
Thomas A. Nielsen
Raleigh
Thomas A. Nielsen, 83, died Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born February 6, 1934 to the late Arthur and Phyllis Faye Nielsen. Beside his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Noble.
Mr. Nielsen was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked as a real estate broker and investor for his entire career in New York, New Jersey, Asheville and the Raleigh-Wake Forest areas.
A memorial service will be announced in the future.
Surviving are his wife of 59 ½ years, Lois of Wake Forest; his children, Thomas Scott Nielsen and wife, Robin, of New Jersey, Kristi Gorski and husband, Daniel, of Wake Forest, Karen Nielsen of California and Kathryn White of Maryland; five grandchildren, Jocelyn, Jordan, Zachary, Nicholas and Cassidy; and a brother, Leslie Nielsen and his companion, Tanya of New York.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Miranda Lynn Wheeler
Youngsville
Miranda Lynn Wheeler, 18, of Youngsville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Miranda was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a graduate of Bunn High School and was a freshman at Barton College where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 27, 2017, at Harris Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Haley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Miranda is survived by her mother, Tammy Pearce Wheeler of Youngsville, (fiancé, Bobby Weathers); father, Scott Wheeler and wife, Ann Marie, of Youngsville; grandparents, Wilbur and Carolyn Pearce of Youngsville and Freddy and Ann Wheeler of Franklinton; great-grandmother, Eva Wheeler of Louisburg; and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Harris Chapel Baptist Church, 2960 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 556-5811
Shirley Anne Fuller Roberts
Wake Forest
Shirley Anne (Fuller) Roberts passed away Saturday evening, March 25, 2017 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh NC. She was 88 years old. Born on June 23, 1928 in Thayer, MO, Shirley was the daughter of the late Howard and Edna Crews Fuller.
Shirley was a graduate of the Independence Sanitarium School of Nursing, and had a 30+ year career as an operating room nurse. Her final job prior to retirement was in the Wake Medical OR as the charge nurse of the neuro cluster.
Shirley was a life-long member of the Community of Christ (formerly known as the RLDS Church) and had an enduring love for her church and church family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vivan L. Roberts, Jr. and her brother, Howard Duane Fuller. She is survived by her three children – Susan Roberts Ratzlaff and husband Mark, Michael Roberts and wife Bonnie, and Teresa Roberts Green and husband Larry. There are six grandchildren – Lauren Ratzlaff Weber and husband Steve, Caitlin Ratzlaff, Abigail Roberts, Anne-Marie Green, Lawrence Green III and Alisa Green. Finally, she is survived by one great-grandchild, Mia Weber.
A memorial service was held at the Community of Christ church in Cary, NC (see address below) on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Community of Christ 912 W. Chatham St. Cary, NC 27511
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest, NC (919-556-5811)
Daryl Warren Cady
Raleigh
Daryl Warren Cady, 70, of Raleigh passed away at WakeMed on March 27, 2017. Daryl was born in Kitsap County, Washington to the late William Darwood Cady and Florence Heath Cady. He was a veteran of the United States Marines having reached the rank of captain. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in civil engineering. Mr. Cady is the founding president of Cady Construction and provided substantial business and community development in the North Raleigh-Wake Forest area.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, March 31, 2017, at Living Word Family Church at 10520 Star Road. Burial will follow in Raleigh Memorial Park.
Daryl is survived by his wife, Ekaterina Cady; sons, Christopher Andrew Cady and wife, Courtney, of Apex, Christopher Nicholas Dale of Cold Springs and Christopher Alexander “Alexii” Cady of Raleigh; brother, Charles “Chuck” Cady of Connecticut; sister, Susan Marie Cady of Raleigh; grandchildren, Dylan, Elijah and Drew. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Cady.
Memorial contributions may be made in Daryl’s memory to Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
