Grady Siler Patterson Jr.
Raleigh
April 12, 1928-May13, 2018
Grady S. Patterson Jr., after 90 years of life, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 13, 2018.
The family will receive friends at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2018
Nona L. Burke
Youngsville
Nona L. Burke, age 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Born on May 2, 1941 in York County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George and Rhodessa (Kinard) Conrad. Nona is survived by her husband, Dean, her daughter, Debbie, and her son, Danny and his wife, Maureen.
Nona was a dedicated employee of the Red Lion Area School District for over 20 years. After retirement, she and Dean moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to enjoy the warmer southern weather. Married for 56 years, they loved to travel (always driving) together throughout the U.S. and Canada. For many of those trips she could be found riding behind Dean on their Goldwing Trike, smiling ear to ear.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or the Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org)
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC
William Lee DiPaolo
Youngsville
William Lee DiPaolo, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at WakeMed in Raleigh after a brief illness.
Papa “Bill” DiPaolo was born on December 5, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to William Anthony DePollo and Adeline Theresa DePollo. He was the oldest of six children. Bill attended Catholic Central High School and the University of Detroit. He graduated in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Conrad, on May 29, 1965. They had five children. In 1973, he relocated his family to south Florida. Bill spent most of his professional working career as an independent contractor and consultant. He and his wife put all five of their children through college at the University of Florida. In 2001 Bill and Dorothy moved to Youngsville to be closer to family.
Papa Bill was fascinated by the planets and the stars. If he could get you to sit down and chat for a while, he’d tell you just how small the earth is compared to the rest of the universe. In his younger days, he enjoyed his whiskey, cigars, and trips to the racetrack. In his older days, he preferred to spend his time fixing things and working on projects. He was a quiet and determined man. He treasured his garage full of tools and his numerous collections. Most of all, Papa loved spending time with family. In July 2017, he was overjoyed to attend a family reunion in Thomas and Davis, West Virginia, a place that held so many fond childhood memories for him. While there, Bill was able to appreciate the stars, shining effervescently, high up in the mountains, away from our fast paced world … in complete awe and wonder. Bill will be remembered and missed by his family, church community, and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy DiPaolo of Youngsville; his sons and their spouses, Mario and Michelle DePollo of Raleigh, Dean and Gina DiPaolo of Maitland, Florida, Matthew and Sara DiPaolo of Jacksonville, Florida, and Rick and Jenny DiPaolo of Durham; his daughter, Angela DiPaolo of Wake Forest; and 13 grandchildren, Drew DePollo, Anna DePollo, Christian DiPaolo, Ava DiPaolo, Alexandra DiPaolo, Christi DiPaolo, Lexi Riley, Joshua DuPree, Joseph DuPree, Noah DuPree, Fiona DiPaolo, Chloe DiPaolo, and Finnegan DiPaolo.
Bill is predeceased by his parents, William and Adeline DePollo, and by his son-in-law, Anthony DuPree.
A family visitation, rosary, and prayer service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Bright Funeral Home. A funeral mass will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest. Bill’s ashes will be interred in St. Catherine of Siena’s memorial garden following the mass. A luncheon in the church’s dining hall will be served.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC
Amelia Arnold Brown
Franklinton
Amelia Arnold Brown, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Nannie Maybelle Murray Arnold and Dock Floyd Arnold.
A graveside memorial service was held 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, May 23, 2018, at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gary McNair officiating.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Lindbergh Brown; a daughter, Sylvia B. Harrelson and her husband, Bob, of Franklinton; a son, Ken Brown and his wife, Anne, of Franklinton; and grandchildren, Andrew J. Brown and Janna E. Brown.
Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service in the church fellowship building.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC
John Carol Bradsher
Rolesville
John Carol Bradsher, 91, of Rolesville, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at WakeMed. He was born in Granville County, the son of the late Nannie and Willie Lee Bradsher, and was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church. Mr. Bradsher was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US. Navy.
One of the highlights of his later years was participating in the 2012 Triangle Flight of Honor for WW II veterans. “John-John” was a loved husband, father, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, brother, and brother-in-law. He will be missed!
Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, May 20, 2018, at Rolesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randy Bridges officiating. Burial was in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Bradsher is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phetis J. Bradsher; children, Marcia B. Threewitts of Sarasota, Florida, Glenn Bradsher (Lou Ann) of Wake Forest and Christie B. Hill (Tim) of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Lindsey B. Seaby (Greg), Tyler Threewitts (Abby), Laura B. Lloyd (Samuel), Patrick Bradsher, and Brooks Hill; great-grandchildren, Hayden Threewitts, John Tyler Threewitts II, Sam Lloyd, Graham Seaby, and Bradsher Lloyd; sister, Janie B. Pritchard (Maurice); and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie B. Pepper and Mildred Bradsher, and by his brother, Billy Ray Bradsher.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 185, Rolesville, NC 27587.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC
Jenny Crouse
Louisburg
Our beloved “grandma” Jenny Crouse was called to her new address in the Celestial City on the Lord’s Day, May 20, 2018, after complications from ovarian cancer, passing peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by family. “My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;” Song 2:10
Jenny’s story began in Henryetta, Oklahoma, January 8, 1948, as the youngest of three children born to Opal and Howard Shaw. She and her husband met and graduated together in Derby, Kansas,1966. Their love affair lasted 51 years resulting in three children, 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with loads of friends. Jenny loved being a mother and grandmother. She loved fun and knew “life is short.” One of her favorite sayings was, “Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!”
Jenny was the well-known SWAP SHOP radio program hostess for many years operating in her unique set of “giftings,” lovingly helping the community in Titusville, Florida. She was always welcoming and kind to family, friends, and strangers leaving a big hole in our hearts.
Jenny for many years tried to comfort her soul with the fact that she had responded to an invitation and prayed “the prayer” at the early age of 11. This fact never totally consoled her though and she often was distressed and had bouts of depression with the thought of no testimony. In the mountains at a Ridgecrest conference, in a moment of desperation, she fell to her knees, in the privacy of her room and called upon Jesus for assurance. God met her.
Jenny’s precious siblings are John Howard Shaw, Mary Lee (Shaw) Frederick. Her children are Kimberly Luanne (Crouse) Burke, Kevin Dwayne Crouse and Jonathan Scott Crouse.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock, Thursday morning, May 24, 2018 at the Wake Forest Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or you may want to consider investing into the eternal: Three of our favorites are below:
- Fineke Jensen’s work with the poor in La Paz, Bolivia: Send check directly to check and make payable to NCF (Re: Bolivia Mission) -Jenny Crouse memorial, 705 Harrison St. Titusville, FL 32780
- WPIO (Jenny Crouse memorial), 505 Josephine Street, Titusville, Florida 32796.
- NCFIC.org National Conference for Integrated Churches – donate online at https://ncfic.org/donate or send the check to NCFIC (Jenny Crouse Memorial), 220 S White Street, Wake Forest. NC 27587.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
