Area Obituaries 

LECY M. ALSTON

  Ms. Lecy M. Alston, 65, of Durham died Saturday, (02-21-12) at her home.

  Funeral services were held Wednesday (01-25-12) at 1 p.m. at Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev. Anthony Davis officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Ms. Alston was a graduate of Horton High School and Deshazor Beauty School and was a licensed cosmetologist. She was a member of Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church.

  Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Ruth Alston of Pittsboro; brother, Johnie London Alston of Pittsboro; sisters, Elna Alston Smith, Cynthia Alston Suggs, both of Durham, Annette Alston of the home; adopted children, Kendra Smith of Richmond, VA and K. T. Jones of the home.

ANNIE E. TAYLOR

  Mrs. Annie E. Taylor, 90, of Moncure died Monday (01-23-12) at Chatham Hospital.

  Funeral services were held Friday (01-27-12) at 3 p.m. at Liberty Chapel Church with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Taylor was a member of Liberty Chapel Church where she served at a member of the deacon board and the usher board. She was also a member of the C. Wesley Samuels #664 order of the Golden Circle, Eastern Star, and G. Wesley Allen Assembly #324.

  Surviving are her children, Burnice Taylor of Durham, Helen Alston of Pittsboro, Jerry Taylor of Moncure, Harold Taylor of Moncure, Maurice Taylor of Winston-Salem, Michael Perdy of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Carrie Scott of Brooklyn, NY, Elsie Dill of Washington, DC, Corene Richardson of Sarasota, FL; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

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MICHAEL GROSS

  Michael Gross, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, saw life through a different lens. His beautiful soul departed this earth on January 21, 2012.

  This gifted photographer and artist taught those he knew to see the little things; to appreciate the beauty all around us; to find glory in the fall of light on a child's face.

  Michael's kind, generous and caring nature was always evident in the way he treated children, animals and strangers who quickly became friends.

  His smile and laughter were cherished by all who knew him.

  He leaves behind thousands of photos, hundreds of memories, dozens of friends and one family who will miss him always.

  Funeral services were January 23, 2012, at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association or local Humane Society.

  Online condolences may be made to www.andrewsmortuary.com.

BERTIS ELMER MOORE

  Bertis Elmer Moore, 81, of 491 Elmer Moore Road, Bear Creek died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur.

  Mr. Moore was born September 17, 1930 in Chatham County, the son of Elmer and Annie Bell (Beaver) Moore. He  was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church. He was a cattle farmer and owner/operator of the Old Place Restaurant. Bertis was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Moore; brothers, Aster, John Albert, Thomas Elbridge and Jack Moore and a sister, Kathleen Moore Cook.

  He is survived by one daughter, LuAnne Moore of Bear Creek; one son, Todd Moore of Siler City; one brother, Claiborne Moore and wife, Joyce of Henderson, KY; granddaughters, Laura Collins and husband, Chad of Bear Creek, Stephanie Moore of Bear Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews.

  The family received friends Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.

  The funeral was held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Sandy Branch Baptist Church, 715 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Marc Sanders, Rev. Val Chadwick and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

ANNIE RUTH GARNER ZIGLAR

  Annie Ruth Garner Ziglar, 92, of 260 Village Lake Road, Siler City died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Coventry House of Siler City.

  Mrs. Ziglar was born in Lee County on February 26, 1919, the daughter of Efland and Sarah (Maness) Garner. She was a graduate of Siler City High School and Wingate College. A former resident of Newport News, Virginia, she was a member of Noland Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the first woman assigned as payroll clerk for the Newport News ship yard, a position she held for over forty years. Ruth was a sports fan and enjoyed playing golf. She also enjoyed reading. She was preceded in death   by her husband, Phil F. Ziglar in 1999 and a brother, Efland Garner, Jr.

  Survivors include one sister, Virginia Lupton of Siler City; nieces and nephews, Rennee' Fields and husband, Steve, Mitchell Gurley and wife, Cindy, Keith Gurley, Amanda Gurley, Amber Teague and husband, Jeff; and special friends, Charles and Florence Turner.

  A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Newport News, Virginia.

  Smith & Buckner is assisting the family with local arrangements.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

SAMUEL OLIVER JOHNSON 

  Samuel Oliver Johnson entered his eternal heavenly home on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 87. Born March 20, 1924, he was the son of Robert Lee and Maude Tucker Johnson. A lifelong residence of Chatham County, he was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church and worked for most of his life in the poultry industry. He was an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Johnson; a sister, Lucille Cheek; and a grandson, Jeffrey Johnson.

  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lucille Dark Johnson; one son, Edward L. Johnson and wife, Vickie of Siler City; two daughters, Linda Kay Johnson of Siler City, Carol J. Deaton and husband, Don of Siler City; grandchildren, Michael Johnson and wife, Carolina of Charlotte, Rynn Nicks and husband, Luke of Snow Camp, Haley Cox and husband Steven of Coleridge, Jill Oates and husband, Chad of Siler City, Karen Asbill and husband Darren of Erect; great-grand-children, Jase Glenn Nicks, Lawson Gregory Cox, Nicolas Samuel Johnson, Emily Taylor Oates, Amber Rae Oates, Morgan Leanne Asbill, Jacob Max Asbill; and sister-in-law, Polly Johnson.

  The family received friends Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, other times at the home of his son, Edward Johnson, 1889 Wrenn Smith Road, Siler City.

  Services were held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Dwight Jenkins and Rev. Sam Talley officiating. Burial followed at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.

  Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1414 E. Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Online condolences may be made at       www.pughfuneral

home.com.

ROBERT LINCOLN GOODWIN, JR.

  Robert Lincoln Goodwin, Jr., 76, of 1836 Devils Tramping Ground, Bear Creek died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home.

  Mr. Goodwin was born March 7, 1935 in Apex,  the son of Robert Lincoln and Margaret Johnson Goodwin, Sr. He was a retired construction worker, loved hunting, going to the beach and was a baseball sport fan. Robert was a member of the AKC and enjoyed breeding beagle dogs.

  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Hall Goodwin; one son, Ronald Lincoln Goodwin of Annapolis, MD; twin daughters, Sharon Goodwin Hensley of Asheboro, Karen Dawn Goodwin of Centreville, MD; two grandchildren, Caroline Grace and Zane Robert Goodwin; and a sister, Amanda Goodwin of Apex.

  The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 7 to 9  p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.

  A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, 715 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek with Rev. J. R. Bouldin officiating.

  Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1414 E. Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Goodwin Family.

  Online condolences may be made at       www.pughfuneral

home.com.

 
LEE CARRICK EMERSON

  Lee Carrick Emerson, 88, of Bear Creek died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Blue Ridge Health Care Center, Raleigh.

  Mr. Emerson was born January 27, 1924 in Chatham County, the son of William B. and Rosa Bell (Wilkinson) Emerson. He  was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Lee was a retired supervisor for Perdue Farms. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond Louis Emerson.

  Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mannie (Dunn) Emerson of the home; one son, Garry L. Emerson and wife, Legina of Bear Creek; two brothers, William T. Emerson of Charlotte, James I. Emerson of Burlington; grandsons, John Emerson and wife, Shannon of Bear Creek, and James Emerson of Bear Creek.

  The family received friends Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.

  The funeral will be Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Bear Creek with Rev. Marc Sanders and Rev. Val Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 715 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207 or to a charity of donor's choice.
  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Emerson family.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com

MARY WOOD BASTIN

  Mary Wood Bastin, formerly of Chatham County died Monday, (01-09-12) in Pueblo, Colorado.

  A memorial service was held at the Primrose Retirement Community in Pueblo.

  Mrs. Bastin was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1934, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a member of the Chapel Hill Society of Friends. She was a member of the Chatham County Transportation Advisory Committee, Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, Siler City Rotary Club, Siler City Merchants Association and Pittsboro Merchants Association. She was founder and first president of the Chatham Citizens for Effective Communication.

  Survivors include sons, Stuart Bastin of Pueblo, Colorado, Alan Bastin of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and four grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to the ALS Association, 7403 Church Ranch Blvd (Suite 109), Westminster, CO 80021.

NANCY ARTHURS GRIFFIN

  Nancy Arthurs Griffin, 73, of Pittsboro died Sunday, (01-22-12), at Cambridge Hills of Pittsboro.

  A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, (01-26-12), in Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Ray Gooch.  Burial will follow in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

  A native of Chatham County, she was the daughter of G. Floyd and Vera Karriker Arthurs.  Nancy began her career with First Federal Savings and Loan in Pittsboro and later retired from Raleigh Federal Savings after more than 20 years of service.

  Surviving relatives include daughters, Darlene Flaherty of Asheville, Kathy Thompson of Pittsboro; sons, Daryl and Brian Griffin both of Pittsboro; sister, Libby Hoyle of Burlington; brother, William Ray Arthurs of Pittsboro; and eight grandchildren.

  The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service and at other times at the home of Brian Griffin, 283 L&W Lane, Pittsboro.

  Memorials may be made to Ebenezer UMC, 724 Beaver Creek Rd., Apex, NC  27502.

  Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com

CHARLIE ROBERT MOFFITT

  Charlie Robert Moffitt, 82, of Greensboro died Sunday, (01-22-12) at Beacon Place Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro.

  The funeral will be Friday, (01-27-12) at 2 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Ellison officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park.

  Mr. Moffitt was born in Randolph County on February 8, 1929, the son of Ernest and Dovie (Craven) Moffitt. He was a graduate of Siler City High School where he played football. He had been a driver for Roadway Express and a member of the West Market Street United Methodist Church in Greensboro. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Kerley Moffitt; his parents and brothers, Samuel and Haywood Moffitt.

  Survivors include sons, Charlie R. Moffitt II of Stafford, VA, Richard A. Moffitt of Greensboro; daughters, Yvonne Ore of Burlington, Jennifer Moffitt of Pleasant Garden, Sylvia Ann "Sam" Moffitt of Greensboro; sisters, Clara Mae Lackey of Greensboro, Norva Fisher of Bear Creek; six grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

  The family will receive friends Thursday, (01-26-12) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

PENNY LURAY WRIGHT

  Penny Luray Wright, 46, of Siler City died Sunday, (01-22-12) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  A graveside service was held Wednesday, (01-25-12) at 11 a.m. at South Fork Friends Meeting with Andrew Needham officiating. The family received friends at the church following the graveside service.

  Ms. Wright was born July 16, 1965 in Chatham County the daughter of Joseph Moore Wright, Jr. and Brenda Tucker Wright. She was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High and a member of South Fork Friends Meeting. She had worked for National Pen, Inc. in Nashville, TN as a commercial artist, and in recent years she had been a child care provider. Penny was preceded in death by her father, Joseph M. Wright, her grandparents, Naomi Johnson, Joseph and Inez Wright.

  Survivors include her mother, Brenda Tucker Wright; and grandfather, Nat Johnson of Staley.

  Memorials may be made to South Fork Friends Meeting Cemetery Fund, 359 South Fork-Bethel Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com

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BEN RAY MOODY

    Ben Ray Moody, 87, a life-long resident of Siler City, died January 19, 2012, and was reunited with his loving wife of 54 years, the late Polly Darden Moody.
  Mr. Moody was born July 24, 1924 in Western North Carolina, the son of the late Noah Ben and Elisa Roberts Moody. In a life devoted to helping others, he served his country as a World War II Navy Veteran and his community through his dedicated service as an Honorary Lifelong Member of the Siler City Lion's Club, Masonic Lodge #403 and as an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Siler City.

  He is survived by his daughter, Lucinda Rae Moody Chreitzberg, and son-in-law, Mike Chreitzberg of Lake Norman. He is also survived by a special nephew, Alan Lane of Florida and sister-in-law, Jean Lambert Darden of Clemmons, NC, along with several other nieces and nephews.

  He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Betty Moody Phillips, and  a sister, Charlotte Moody Lane.

  He was retired after over 30 years of service to Chatham Insurance & Realty. His years in the Navy sparked a lifelong love for airplanes. He loved dogs, especially his boxers, Ladybug and Cindy Lu, and cooking for the Methodist Men's breakfasts at his church. Mr. Moody's real passion, however, was helping others. He worked tirelessly to benefit the blind through the Lion's Club, to help homebound members of his church, and would help anyone in his community who called on him, whatever the hour of the day or night.

  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, with the Rev. Clyde Denny and the Rev. Chan Shaver of Jamestown, a nephew by marriage.

  Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P O Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

 
LOUISE SCOTT ALBRIGHT

Louise Scott Albright, 86, of 2520 Staley-Snow Camp Road, Siler City died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington.

   Mrs. Albright was born in Randolph County on June 5, 1925, the daughter of Fletcher Lee and Emma (Bray) Scott. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Louise was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Younger and a brother, Claude Scott.

  She is survived by her husband, Francis "New Ground" Albright of Siler City; one son, Mitchell Lutterloh and wife, Judy of Graham; one brother, Jack Scott and wife, Mary of Siler City; grandsons, Justin Lutterloh and wife  Holli of Mebane, Aaron Lutterloh and wife Jessica of Graham; great-grand-daughter, Ava Grace Lutterloh; nieces, Linda Moody, Shirley Johnson, Tina Oldham, Sarah Deluca, Cynthia Brown and nephew, Ronald Scott.

   The family  received friends Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Johnson officiating.

   Burial  followed in Pleasant Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Liberty.

   Online condolences may be made at      www.pughfuneralhome.com.

VIRGINIA SHOE ROGERS GEORGE

  Virginia Shoe Rogers George, 78, of 349 Southern High School Road, Lot 2, Graham passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:50 a.m. at the  Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Burlington.

  Mrs. George was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all. She loved flowers and enjoyed working in her garden. She was a member of Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church. A people person, she always said he had never met a stranger.

  Survivors include daughters, Carolyn R. Poe and husband Larry of Siler City, Rita R. Williams and husband Eugene of Snow Camp, Kathy R. Younger and husband Randy of Graham, Rose R. Daniels and husband Chuck of Graham; son, Carson “Doc” Rogers, Jr. and wife Deborah of Graham; grandchildren, Candy Poe Thomas, Jenny Poe Lineberry, Larry Poe, Jr., Roger Williams, Tabitha F. Williams, Matthew Younger, Jonathan Younger, Brandi Rogers-Garner; great-grandchildren, Parker Poe, Jake Poe, Lilly Mae Poe, Jessica Thomas, Makayla Thomas, Trey Lineberry, Morgan Lineberry, Logan Younger; sisters, Marybelle Davis of Graham, Lula Rogers of Graham, Shirley Petty and husband JC of Graham; and many loving nieces and nephews.

  Mr. George was preceded in death by her parents, William Harlen Shoe and Lilly Herron Shoe; husband, Jessie T. George; brothers, Winfred Shoe, Jim Shoe and Ross Shoe.

  The funeral services were held Monday, January 23, 2012 at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church with burial in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ray Brim officiating.

  Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. At other times, the family was at the home of the daughter Rose at 7116 Rogers Farm Lane, Graham.

  Condolences may be made to: www.mcclurefuneralser vice.net.

JAMES ALLEN JORDAN

  Pittsboro – James Allen Jordan, 82, of Siler City  died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. His previous residences included a group home in Durham and Hill Forest Rest Home in Goldston.
  James was born in Siler City on July 3, 1929 to Tom and Cara Wrenn Jordan of Siler City.

  He is survived by his oldest brother, Rev. Robert Harry Jordan and wife Frances Weaver Jordan of Wilson, brother, Wrenn Jordan of Siler City; nephew, Thomas Mark Jordan of Durham; and niece, Charlotte Frances Jordan of Raleigh.

  James was known for enjoying people, singing hymns, special friends and pets. He worked at the Orange Person Chatham workshop.

  A committal graveside service will be held for family and friends on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Siler City Oakwood Cemetery.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

HAZEL STANLEY BRADY

  Hazel Stanley Brady made her heavenly flight Monday, January 16, 2012 at the age of 95.

  She was the daughter of Rev. George and Ida Laura (Pickett) Stanley. Grandma Brady, as she was called by most, loved her flowers and was a seamstress of exceptional caliber. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, J. David Brady, her parents, thirteen brothers and sisters, three sons-in-law.

  She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca B. "Becky" Brooks of Siler City, Carole B. Langley of Staley, Brenda B. Ward and husband, Paul of Siler City; and one son, Rev. Hank Brady and wife, Dianne of Sparta; grandchildren, Rhonda B. Wilkie and husband, Barry of Siler City, Alan Brooks and wife, Carole of Kernersville, Tahia Langley of Staley, Rev. Brad Gaines and wife, Cheryl of Greensboro, Chad Gaines of Siler City, Sandon Brady of Los Angeles, CA, Misty Brady of Fuquay-Varina; step-granddaughters, Jan Cheek and husband, Ronnie of Liberty, Sandy Coletta and husband, Ugo of Siler City; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Drew and Lance Wilkie, Bridgette, Skye and Monika Brooks; step-great-grand-children, Jason Cheek, Lauren Brewer, Nathan and Michael Coletta; great-great-grand-children, Olivia and Emma Wilkie and six step-great-great-grandchildren.

  The family received friends Wednesday, January 18, 2012 following the funeral service in the church fellowship hall. The funeral was held Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US 64 W, Siler City. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.

  Memorials may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 1005 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330 or to the scholarship fund at the Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church.

  The family wishes to express a special thank you to Charlotte and Angela of Liberty Hospice and to Donna Matthews.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

ETHEL MURRAY HICKS

  Ethel Murray Hicks, 90, of Staley, died Wednesday, (01-04-12) at her residence.

  Funeral services were held at  2 p.m., Friday, (01-06-12), at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with  Rev. Todd Moore officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Hicks was a Randolph County native, retired from Burlington Industries, Liberty Chair, and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Florence Pugh Murray, brother, Max Murray,  and sisters, Blanche Thompson and Beulah Williams.

  Survivors include her husband, June Brady Hicks of the home; daughter, Barbara H. Farrington of the home; son, Larry W. Hicks, Sr. of Staley, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

  Condolences online to: www.loflinfuneralservice.com

  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204 or to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 7103 Sandy Creek Church Rd., Staley, NC 27355.

GOLDA KIMREY JOHNSON

  Golda Kimrey Johnson, 85, of Ramseur, formerly of Siler City, died Wednesday, (01-04-12) at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.

  Funeral services were held at 3  p.m. Saturday, (01-07-12), at First Baptist Church of Siler City, with  Rev. James Wall, officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

  A native of Randolph County she retired from Siler City Hosiery and was a member of the 'Joy in the Morning' club. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Barrow Missions Group in Siler City. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Edward Johnson, her parents, Fleming and Pearl Williams Kimrey, sisters, Areline Curtis and Ruhedell Gunter.

  Survivors include sisters, Gertrude Kimrey, of Liberty, Marie Allred of Asheboro; and a brother, Vernon Kimrey, of Ramseur.

Condolences may be made online at www.loflinfuneral service.com.

  Memorials may be made to, First Baptist Church of Siler City, Barrow Mission Group, c/o Elma Kelly, 314 N 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.

JESSE FRANKLIN GLOSSON

   Jesse Franklin Glosson died Saturday, (01-07-12) at his home. 

  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, (01-10-12) at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Moncure.

  Mr. Glosson was born in Chatham County to Spurgeon and Martha Harward Glosson on August 25, 1931.He  was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church in Moncure, and served in the National Guard.

  Survivors include his wife, Frankie Mae Campbell Glosson; children, Kenneth Triplett, Ronald Triplett, Timothy Glosson, Carol Paisley, Lynn Rich; sister, Callie Flinchum; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

  For more information please visit our website at www.hallwynne.com

MARY TRIPP TEASLEY

  Mrs. Mary Tripp Teasley, 81, of Pittsboro, died Friday, (01-06-12) at her home.

  The celebration of  life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, (01-12-12), from the graveside at Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Friends may visit with the family immediately after the service.

  Mrs. Teasley was born in Chatham County, July 11, 1930.  She was a retired waitress, and had attended Manns Chapel Church.

  Survivors include a son Wayne Mayse of Pittsboro; a grandson, and two great-grandchildren.  Her husband, I. D. Teasley, preceded her in death.     

  Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, select “Obits and Guestbook”.

REV. JAMES BROOKS McSWAIN

  Rev. James Brooks McSwain, Sr. died Thursday (12-22-11) at N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.

  Rev. McSwain was born May 20, 1957 to the late Louise and Lacy McSwain. A graduate of Jordan-Matthews High School, he attended Central Carolina Community College. He worked in textiles and later was owner and operator of a consignment and furniture store. A member of the Church of God of Prophecy, he pastored in Mebane and Eli Whitney for 17 years, and was an Associate Pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy in Chapel Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Marsh and brother, Timothy McSwain.

  Survivors include his wife, Nancy McSwain; sons, James McSwain of Siler City, Chad McSwain of Virginia Beach; sisters, Daisy McSwain, Ruby McSwain, Helen Glover, Susan Shoffner, all of Siler City; brothers, Lacy Brooks of Greensboro and Gilbert McSwain of Durham.

MINISTER MARY  BELLE MARSH

  Minister Mary Belle Marsh Died Saturday, (12-24-11) at her home.

  Mrs. Marsh was born in Chatham County, October 27, 1927 to the late George Benny marsh and Ometer Bynum Marsh, and was educated in the Chatham County Schools. She worked for Webster Poultry while attending Bethel Bible Institute in Sanford. She was a member of Mount Calvary Holiness Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent, adult Sunday school teacher, and was a member of the adult choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Slade Marsh; brothers, David, Leon, George, Jr., Preston, Monroe and Henry Marsh; sisters, Catherine Baldwin, Rev. Bessie Goldston, Iner Johnson and Mozelle Marsh.

  Survivors include a son, Calvin marsh of Bear Creek; daughters, Evangelist Gwendolyn Siler, Myra Hall, b9th of Bear Creek, Jacqueline Marsh of Roanoke, VA; sister, Minister Bertha Fralin of Roanoke, VA; brothers, Isiah Marsh, Bear Creek, Homer Marsh of Mt. Vernon Springs, Percy Marsh of Liberty; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

CHARLIE SMITH, JR.

  Charlie Smith, Jr. died Tuesday, (01-03-12).

  Mr. Smith was born February 2, 1925, the son of Charles Smith, Sr. and Savannah Mauldin. He attended Chatham County Schools and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He retired from Hadley Peoples Textiles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Smith and a sister, Coleen Smith Brown.

  Survivors include his children, Theodore Smith, Jimmy Smith, Shirley Sutton, Marie Headen, Virginia Nettles, all of Siler City, Thomas Smith of Jacksonville, Brenda Snips of Greensboro, Henry Smith of Lillington; 19 grandchildren and 39 great-grand-children.

MELODI ANN MICHAEL THRIFT

  Melodi Ann Michael Thrift, 45, of Siler City died Monday, (01-09-12) at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

  The funeral will be Thursday, (01-12-12) at 2 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

  Mrs. Thrift was born July 26, 1966 in Smithfield. She was employed with the UNC Public Health System, and attended Rocky River Baptist Church. Melodi was active in PTA and volunteered for other community activities.

  She is survived by her husband, William Trent Thrift; sons, Jimmy Wayne Worrells   of Killeen, TX, Lars Ahren Thrift and Erik Thomas Thrift, both of the home; one grandson; mother and step-father, Patricia and Freddie Howell of Selma; sisters, Edie Michael of Selma, Gina Lowery of Mooresville, D'Ann Richard of Charlotte; and one brother, C. G. Howell of Princeton.

  The family received friends Wednesday, (01-11-12) from 6-8 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church Fellowship Hall,..

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chatham Area Network for Therapeutic Riding, P. O. Box 988, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

MARSHALL REID OLDHAM

  Marshall Reid Oldham, 56, of Bear Creek died Monday, (01-09-12) at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.

  A graveside service will be held Thursday, (01-12-12) at 2 p.m. at Antioch Christian Church  with Rev. Jim Whittaker officiating.

  Mr. Oldham was born May 26, 1955 in Chatham County, the son of John M. and Zetta (Bright) Oldham. He was preceded in death by his parents.

  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

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JIMMY VERLE WARD

  Jimmy Verle Ward, 80, of Ward Road, Staley died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Care View Rest Home, Snow Camp.

  Mr. Ward was born in Randolph County, December 8, 1931, the son of Verlie and Ethel (Fogleman) Ward. He was the owner/operator of Ward's Sheet Metal and Roofing and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family on the farm and at Badin Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Verlie Ward; brothers-in-law, H. L. Langley and Curtis Budd. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Ondrea, Linda and all the assistants of Care View Rest Home and Community Home Care and Hospice for their loving care.

  Survivors include one sister, Jane Ward Budd of Liberty; one brother, Jerry Ward and wife Faye of Siler City; niece, Dawn Ward Elkins and husband Ron; grand niece, Sarah Elizabeth Elkins and grand nephew, Justin Ward Elkins.

  The family  received friends Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the home of Jerry and Faye Ward, 311 South Third Avenue, Siler City.

  The funeral was held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifford Williams and Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial followed in Staley Cemetery with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344 or First United Methodist Church, P O Box 26, Staley, NC 27355.

  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneral home.com.

REXFORD JOHNSON

   Rexford Johnson, age 85, of 808 Wagoner Road, Elon passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his residence.

   A native of Chatham County, he was the husband of Lillian Kirby Johnson and son of the late Euliss and Lillie Elmore Johnson. He was a member of Burlington Assembly of God, where he served as Deacon and a Deacon in Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church.  He had been an employee of Hadley-Peoples in Siler City for 53 years.

   Survivors include his wife, Lillian Kirby Johnson of the home; daughter, Patricia J. Cox of Elon; son, Michael Kirby Johnson of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Adam Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Andrea Cox and Jonathon Cox; brothers, Roland Johnson of Yadkinville and Paul Johnson of Burlington; sisters, Margaret Hough, June Carol Easter, both of Siler City and Doris Talent of Yadkinville; He was preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Abee and Magdalene Gaines; brothers, Herman Johnson and Herbert Johnson.

   Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Howard Thompson.  Interment was in Alamance Memorial Park.  Mr. Johnson remained at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory through the funeral service.  The family  received friends at the funeral home following the funeral service.

   Memorials may be made to Caring Kitchen, c/o Burlington Assembly of God, 821 Tucker Street, Burlington, NC 27215.

  You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.

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