Caleb Nathaniel Adams
Wake Forest
Caleb Nathaniel Adams, 13, passed away at his home Sunday, October 2, 2016. Caleb was born September 9, 2003, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Maria Nicole Peter Adams and Casey Nathaniel Adams.
He was an eighth-grade student at Wake Forest Middle School. Caleb loved life, his parents and his family. He loved the outdoors, fishing, swimming, canoeing; he enjoyed playing video games, legos and was a WWE fan. He also had a love for all animals and had pets like his peacock named Blue Boy who lives at his grandfather’s farm in Tennessee, Spike his Bearded Dragon and Tilly his loyal dog. And most recently he developed the love for riding motorcycles with his grandfather and family. Caleb was a loving young boy with a kind soul who warmed hearts; he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He is greatly loved by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Richland Creek Community Church on Burlington Mills Road.
Caleb is survived by his parents, Casey of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Nikki (Maria) of Wake Forest; paternal grandparents, Woody and Pamela Adams of Palmyra, Tennessee; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Maria McKown of Wake Forest; great-grandparents, Mary McKown of Kansas, Ederina Rodriguez of Florida, Migulena and Gilbert Rodriguez of Puerto Rico; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Steven Joe Anderson
Wake Forest
Steven Joe Anderson passed away in his home in Wake Forest on Saturday October 1, 2016. Steve was born on September 24, 1951, in Anderson, Indiana. As a young boy, Steve excelled at sports, especially baseball and golf. In 1969, he graduated from Anderson High School before attending college at Indiana State University. In college, Steve played baseball, pledged the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and completed a bachelor’s degree in 1972.
In 2009, after over 30 years of dedicated service for Herff Jones in Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve retired from his position as director of benefits. Although Steve had a successful career, his commitment to his two sons, Blake and Drew, was undoubtedly his primary focus. He supported them in everything they did, always serving as their coach and biggest fan in their sports, school activities, and other interests.
Following the birth of his first grandchild in 2011, Steve and his mother, Lois, relocated to the Triangle area of North Carolina. Steve’s loyalty and love for his mom was ever apparent as he became her sole caregiver, always including her in everything the family did together. It was as a grandfather, “Papa,” as his five grandkids called him, that Steve’s light shone the brightest. The love and attention he gave his grandbabies was unparalleled. He poured his whole heart into their lives in such a way that each one felt cherished. Papa’s strong foundation of love will keep their hearts rooted and grounded for the rest of their lives.
Steve loved attending church at Richland Creek with his girlfriend, Susan. He and Susan’s relationship blossomed in two short years as they spent almost every day together, caring for family, taking weekend trips, and simply enjoying life with one another. Ultimately, Steve was a man who had a servant heart, deeply loved his friends and family, and always had a kind word for others.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Paul C. Anderson. He is survived by his mother, Lois L. McNeese; his son, Blake Anderson, Blake’s wife, Hope, and their two children, Miles and Eden Rose; his son, Drew Anderson, Drew’s wife, Jenny, and their three children, Ellie, Ben, and Lainey.
A funeral service to honor Steve’s life was held on Friday afternoon October 7, 2016, at Bright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, please consider making a donation in Steve’s name to the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation online: http://www.apmcfoundation.com/ways-to-give/make-a-memorial-gift or via mail: Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd. Ste #50, Orlando, FL 32806
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Richard James Barton
Wake Forest
Richard James Barton died peacefully in his home at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by friends and family. He was 85.
The son of Rose and James Barton, and brother to James Barton, Elaine Barton Monsees, and Francis Barton, Richard was born on March 9, 1931 in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York.
He was a father to three children, Michael, Damion and Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Barton; his sons, Damion Barton, Joe Barton and daughter-in-law, Gretchen Barton, and his granddaughter, Hope River Barton.
A loyal parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, he was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, a member of Knights of Columbus, and a member of the American Legion. He was a graduate of Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, and worked as an accountant for IBM for 32 years. His many hobbies over the years included making wine, travelling, oil painting, and making ceramics. He was a voracious reader, a lover of political news, and he never shied away from a good conversation. He loved to cook and bake, and kept his family and friends well fed with his many creations. He will be greatly missed.
The funeral mass was held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on Monday, October 10, 2016.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Carey Balch Copeland
Wake Forest
Carey Balch Copeland, 55, died Sunday, October 2, 2016, at WakeMed. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Carolyn Ownby Copeland and A.B. Copeland.
Carey was employed as a biologist with the Environmental Protection Agency.
A funeral service honoring his life was held 11 o’clock Thursday morning, October 6, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Pastor David Shaffer officiating. Burial followed in Raleigh Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Bishop Copeland; sisters; Claudia Shows and husband, Buddy, and Linda Sumner and husband, Donnie; brother-in-law, Cary Bishop and wife, Beth; nieces, Ashleigh Sumner and Sarah Turney; and nephews, Ryan Sumner and Matthew Bishop.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Neuse Baptist Church Building Fund, 414 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571 or to the Wake Forest College Birthplace, P.O. Box 494, Wake Forest, NC 27588.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Maureen B. Leech
Wake Forest
On Friday, October 8, 2016, Maureen B. Leech, 76, succumbed to a long illness. She was at home, with family members present.
Maureen was born February 11, 1940, in Stockport, Cheshire, She was the daughter of Augustine “Gus” Lynch and Johanna “Josie” Lynch, both of Woodley, Stockport,Cheshire. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Kevin.
Maureen grew up in Bredbury, Stockport, and attended Highfield School for Girls and Bredbury High School and was employed by Crown Wallpaper Company in Bredbury during the mid- to late 1950s.
Maureen married Francis “Frank” Leech in 1959 in Our Lady and Saint Christopher RC Church in Romiley, Stockport, and they lived in Woodley, Cheshire, England until 1967.
In 1968, Maureen, her husband, and family emigrated to the United States. They went irst to Henrietta, New York, before settling in Seymour, Connecticut, in 1970. Maureen was employed as a teacher’s aide by Seymour High School from 1974 through 1995.
Maureen and Frank moved to Arizona in 1995 and lived in Tempe and Chandler until 2014 when they retired to Wake Forest.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Francis “Frank” Leech; two sons, John Francis Leech (Kathleen)of Phoenix, Arizona and Dominic Peter Leech (Corinne) of Wake Forest; a daughter, Joanne Elizabeth Eldridge (Kenneth), of Guilford, Connecticut; five grandchildren Caitlin Michele Mullowney and Maura Elizabeth Leech of Phoenix, Arizona; Kayleigh Elizabeth Eldridge and Phillip James Eldridge of Guilford, Connecticut, and SeanPatrick Fitzgerald Leech of Wake Forest.
She is also survived in England by her sisters, Sheila Newbery, of Manchester and Kathleen Bowen of Denton, Lancashire; brother, Michael Lynch, of Glossop, Derbyshire, and his wife, Sylvia Lynch; . Sister-in-Law, Sylvia Lynch, of Woodley, Stockport; and many nieces and nephews
Maureen is also survived by her sister-in-law, Josephine Thompson, and niece, Helen, of Humble Texas; an aunt, Phyllis O’Mahoney of Clonmel, Ireland; and finally, by her devoted dog and close companion, Riley.
Maureen was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also liked to travel, visiting many countries around the world in Europe, Asia and North and South America. Her favorite places were Hawaii and Italy.
She had many friends over the years in England and America and will be sadly missed.
The funeral mass was held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
John Gerald Pizzutelli
Raleigh
John Gerald Pizzutelli passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016. He was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 1941, to Mary O’Leary Pizzutelli and John Pizzutelli.
John graduated from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in 1963, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and played tuba for the Michigan Marching Band.
He began his work career in Michigan with Chrysler Corporation as an industrial engineer. He went on to work as a management consultant for the Liggett Group in Durham. This position took him to Ramsey, New Jersey when the company became GrandMet USA. In 1987, John joined Florida Power and Light as a manager of business planning and performance in the organization’s Nuclear Division. In 1995, John led a team which won the President’s Cup, the company’s top quality improvement award.
John and his loving wife, ElReta, moved back to North Carolina (a state they truly consider their home) in 1999. It was here that John accepted a position at Carolina Power & Light at their Harris Nuclear Plant. John retired in 2005.
Throughout his life, John enjoyed volunteering for community outreach activities. He was involved with Junior Achievement, Meals on Wheels, Abused Children and Battered Women. As an 11-year stomach cancer survivor, John was a welcomed volunteer at the Cary office of the Cancer Center of North Carolina. Most recently, he volunteered at the Rex Outpatient Surgery Center in Raleigh.
John was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena in Wake Forest. He loved family, automobiles, toy trains, Christmas, schnauzers, Michigan sports and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed gardening, antiquing, music, reading, and food. One of his favorite times was Thanksgiving dinner with family, and he also loved good, authentic Italian cuisine.
John is survived by his caring wife of over 51 years, ElReta; daughters Talliece Upchurch and husband, Andy, of Charlotte and Terri Stites and husband, Brad, of Wake Forest; his grandchildren, Taylor, Kaleigh, Cora and Alexis; as well as his sister, Patrine Yerkey and her husband, Cliff, and nieces and nephews of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.
The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Dr. P.J. Singh, Dr. Steven Furr, Dr. Michael Myers, Dr. Michael Gagliardi and all of their staff. In addition, much gratitude is given to the staff of UNC for their excellent medical care, which extended John’s life, and to the Rex Hospital fourth-floor patient tower physicians, nurses and staff who all took excellent care of John at the end of his life.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, October 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation to the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at 919-966-1505 or make checks payable to UNC Children’s, 880 Vilcom Drive, Suite L100, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 and note “Pediatric Hematology-Oncology” in the memo.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Dale Stoughton
Raleigh
Dale Stoughton, 91, died Tuesday morning, October 4, 2016, at Carillon Assisted Living of North Raleigh. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ora Franklin Stoughton and William L. Stoughton.
Mr. Stoughton lived most of his life in Miami, Florida. He loved to fly airplanes, was a member of the Wake Forest Masonic Lodge and was a big supporter of the Shriner’s Hospital. He was a retired airplane mechanic, corporate pilot and was retired from the Federal Aviation Authority.
A funeral service was held at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon, October 7, 2016, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
Mr. Stoughton is survived by his wife, Mildred Birckhead Stoughton; daughters; Susan Naylor and Julie Gomez (Pete); stepsons, Robert Birckhead (Sandra) and William Birckhead (Dina); a sister, Muriel Jayson; grandchildren, James and Marci Strathmeyer, Jason and Joshua Gomez and Jane Ryan; step-grandchild, Jessie Sherrill; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919) 556-5811
Richard J. ‘Ricky’ Daoust Jr.
Wake Forest
Richard J. “Ricky” Daoust Jr., 25, of Wake Forest passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, in Humphreys County, Tennessee. He was born in Durham County and was a heating and air Technician.
A service to celebrate Ricky’s life will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 16, 2016, at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home.
Ricky is survived by his fiancé, Taylor Coates; children, Brianna Daoust and Bentley Daoust; father, Richard J. Daoust (Kris Tilley); siblings, Angela Troutman Jones (Ricky Carter), Harley D. Daoust (Heather Hill) and Nicole Daoust (Philip); nieces and nephews, Dylan Carter, Jacob, Alexis and Gabby Daoust; grandmother, Peggy Ross; aunts, Cindy Dockery, Debbie Thurman, Lisa Mulligan and Vicky Troutman; and an uncle, Michael Stephens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Faye Troutman Daoust.
Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.(919-556-7400)
Alphonse ‘Al’ Samuel Fortier
March 14, 1941 – October 5, 2016
Raleigh
Alphonse “Al” Samuel Fortier, 75, of Raleigh died Wednesday evening, October 5, 2016.
Al was a son of the late Ballou and Mae Fortier. He had a great career as sales manager for Leith Mercedes Benz for many years.
Al is survived by his brother, Michael Fortier of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; nieces, Michelle Fortier and Suzanne Ott; nephews, Michael Fortier Jr., John Fortier and Erik DeVries; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Cr. Raleigh, NC 27607.
Arrangements are by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.(919-556-7400)
SSGT. (Ret.) Earl Thomas Stanley
Wake Forest
SSGT Earl Thomas Stanley, 77, of Wake Forest passed on to his heavenly home on October 4, 2016. He was born in Angier to the late Joseph Earl Stanley and Bettie Mae O’Brient Stanley. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda; two sisters, Avar S. McLean and Vernell Ray; and nine brothers, Paul, Colon, Arley, Carley, James, Dorsey, Bobby, Harold and Franklin.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at New Life Church on Zebulon Road in Wake Forest with Pastor Ron Brisson officiating. Family will receive relatives and friends at 1 p.m. before the memorial service.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Hocutt Stanley; son, Danny D. Stanley (Pam) of Coats; daughters, Sharon S. Weaver of Coats and Melinda S. Beacham of Long, South Carolina.; stepson, Fernie Todd Taylor (Catherine) of Clayton; seven grandchildren, Danita W. Radcliffe (Michael) of Dunn, Elizabeth Weaver Sanchez (Jose) of Angier, Debra W. Coats (Josh) of Coats, Tiffany S. Williams (William) of Angier, Brittany S. Hall (Adam) of Dunn, T. L. Hutchinson and Aaron Beacham; two step-grandchildren, Cara Taylor of Clayton and Callie Boyd of Clayton; and 10 great-grandchildren, Olivia Radcliffe, Michaela Radcliffe, Javier Sanchez, Adilene Sanchez, Catherine Coats, Emma Williams, Charlie Williams, Chase Williams, Ellie Williams and Cayla Wilson .
Mr. Stanley quit school and joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16. After 20-plus years of active duty with the Army, he returned home where he spent the next 9-plus years in the army reserves. He later graduated from Hardbarger’s Business College.
He served in the U.S. Army as a (special forces) Green Beret and did three different tours in Vietnam. He was an enlisted soldier and he retired from the Army with 30 years of duty in 1985.
During his years of service, he received many military medals and commendations which included National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Master Parachutist Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 silver and 1 Bronze Service Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Bronze Star Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Vietnamese Master Parachutist Badge, Good Conduct Medal Clasp, Bronze Star and 5 Loops.
Mr. Stanley was a life member of the VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars and was an active member of the organization until his declining health prevented him from participating in the activities.
Earl was a frequent patron of the Rolesville Café and he loved everyone. There are a few special people in his life that he would want the family to mention, Earl and Janice Jeffrods, Cleo Eddins, Shirley Barefoot, Minnie Daniels, Sharon (waitress) and Jeff the owner of the Rolesville Café, Eunice Cater, Nancy and Charles Bennett and Judy and Jimmy Gay. He will be missed by those who knew him.
A very, very special thank you goes to Frances and Harold Barnes, Lynn Joyner, Pam Sides, Najla and Wade Carlton for the assistance that was given during his years of illness and also a very special thanks to Elizabeth Carlton and her therapy dog Shrimp for the visits they made during Earl’s illness. Also a very big thank you to his part-time caregivers Nina Sherrod and Brenda Bailey, who gave time for his wife to get out of the house for short periods of time.
Also the family wants to thank all that visited him during his illness; friends, family and especially his church family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A very special thanks goes to the staff of Gentiva Hospice of Oxford. Those that were special to Earl’s care were Brittany, Pamela, Elaine, Lisa, Cathy and Chaplin Mike.
In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made in Earl’s memory to New Life Church, P.O. Box 459, Rolesville, NC 27571.
Arrangements are by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.(919)556-7400
Thomas B. ‘Brad’ Page
Youngsville
Thomas Bradley “Brad” Page, 30, of Youngsville passed away Sunday morning, October 9, 2016, in a flash flood drowning accident. He was born in Wake County and was a chef at Simple Twist in Smithfield. Brad touched a lot of people and was a loving son, brother, a true friend and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Brad would do anything for you if he could have and was very kind-hearted. He was a free spirit with a unique sense of humor. He was a very private person and would only tell you what he wanted to tell you.
A service to celebrate Brad’s life will be held at 11 o’clock Friday morning, October 14, 2016, at Hope Lutheran Church on Rogers Road. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service at the church. (Due to bridge/road construction on Rogers Road, please allow extra time for travel.)
Brad is survived by his mother, Shannon Janosko and husband, John, of Youngsville; father, Tommy Page and wife, Cheryl, of Wilmington; sister, Nicole Allen and husband, Larry, of Wake Forest; grandparents, Faye Briggs of Youngsville and David H. Page Sr. and Sandy of Zebulon; nieces and nephews, Jasmine Allen, Bella Allen, Nick Allen and Justin Allen; aunts and uncles, Teresa Johnson of Youngsville, David H. Page Jr. and Judy of Wendell and Jo Ann Plasmeyer and husband, Bill, of Clayton; and cousins, David H. Page III, Daniel Wood, Michael Briggs, Dakota Page, Randy Harris, Scott Bryant and Kathy Lockleair. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Briggs and Mary Ann Page, and nephew, Kaylen Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brad’s memory to Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.(919-556-7400)
