Area Obituaries 

 TREVA MAE JEFFRIES

  Treva Mae Jeffries of Siler City died Wednesday, (01-27-10) at the Chatham Hospital.

  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Farrar Funeral Home.

ESTHER MELVIN SMITH BLEDSOE

  Esther Melvin Smith Bled-soe of Ramseur, died Friday, (01-29-10) at her home.
  Memorial services are pending.
  Survivors include  daughters, Donna Gibson of Ramseur, M. Carol Garner of Bennett; sons, Darrell Smith of Greensboro, Danny Smith of Bear Creek, Rodney Smith of Bennett; siblings, Mary Pierce, Betty Brown, Joe Melvin all of Greensboro;  17 grandchildren and 33 great-grand-children.
  Memorials can be made to UNC Hospice, P O Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

 Condolences to: www.pugh funeralhome.com.

ED BERRY

  Mr. Edgar F. “Ed” Berry, 77, of Fearrington Village died Saturday  (12-19-09).

  The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, (02-06-10) at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill.

  Direct memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

  Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation,  Griffin Chapel.

BARBARA COOPER FESEL

  Mrs. Barbara Cooper Fesel, 63, of  Durham died Wednesday, (01-27-10) at Duke University Hospital.

  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, (02-04-10) at Salisbury National Cemetery with Rev. Bob Wachs presiding.  

  A native of West Chester, PA, born April 26, 1946 to Marshall Myron Cooper and Geneva Postles Cooper.   She was a retired realtor, and had served as property manager of Walnut Grove and Sheffield Manor complexes.  She was also a volunteer for the Rape Crisis Center in Pittsboro.

  Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Fox of Pittsboro, Cindy Love of Durham; step-sons, Roy Fesel of Pittsboro, Robert Fesel of New Jersey; step-daughters, Robin Luker of Siler City, Ruth Cotten of Pittsboro and Renee Fesel of PA; and several grandchildren.

  Friends visited with the family on Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Griffin Chapel in Pittsboro.

  Condolences  to www.hall wynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

MILLARD CLYDE MARTINDALE

  Millard Clyde Martindale, 90, of Siler City died Saturday, (01-30-10) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

  The funeral will be Thursday, (02-04-10) at 2 p.m. at Rives Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. J. R. Bouldin and Rev. Luther Lemons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Martindale was born August 7, 1919, the son of Jessie and Maude Ridgen Martindale. He was a native of Chatham County, a retired superintendent with Seaboard Coastline Railroad in Richmond, Virginia and a Navy veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby R. Martindale, a son, Bobby J. Martindale, and a granddaughter, Nikki Martindale.
  Survivors include sons, Gary Martindale of Richmond, VA, Richard Martindale of Siler City; daughter, Vivian M. Barker of Ruthers Glenn, VA; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
  The family received friends Wednesday, (02-03-10) from 4-6  p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.

MALIA NAYSA BROWN

  Infant Malia Naysa Brown of Siler City died Friday (01-22-10) at Women’s Hospital.

  Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday (02-06-10) at Jordan Grove AME Zion Church with Rev. Gloria Moore officiating.

  Surviving is the mother, Lakeisha Monique Brown; father, Bobby Brown; sister, McKenzie Shade Brown; and maternal grandparents, Rudy Johnson and Sylvia Johnson.

  The family will be receiving visitors at 852 Brower Road in Siler City. 

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VIRGINIA MAE  WRENN CROSS

  Virginia Mae Wrenn Cross died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Siler City after an extended illness. She was born February 7, 1921, to Mary Irene Loflin and Forrest James Wrenn, Sr. A native of Southmont in Davidson County, Mrs. Cross was an educator who completed a 52-year career as a third grade school teacher in Chatham County Schools.

  After graduating from Meredith College in 1941, she began her career at Moncure School, where she lived in the teacherage. In 1943 she moved to Paul Braxton Elementary School, and in 1977, she continued at Siler City Elementary School until her retirement in June, 1993. Even in retirement, she continued to serve as a reading volunteer.

   In 2007 the Chatham County Board of Education paid tribute to her dedicated service and the esteem with which she was held in the community by naming Siler City's new elementary school the Virginia Cross School.

   Mrs. Cross was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa teaching sorority. For decades she served as secretary for the primary and junior departments in the Sunday School of First Baptist Church where she was a member.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, F. J. Wrenn, Jr., Charles A. Wrenn, and her husband, William I. G. Cross. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Barbara Wrenn of Wilmington; nephews, F. J. Wrenn, III of Graham, William Thomas Wrenn and wife, Martha of Dunn; and niece, Nancy Wrenn Smith and husband, Rick of Wilmington.

  The funeral was held at First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler City, on Wednesday, February 3, at 11 a.m., led by Pastor Tony Capehart. The family  received friends immediately following that service.

   There was a public viewing at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home on Sunday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

   Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

EDNA GREGSON TAYLOR

Myrtle Beach, SC – Edna Gregson Taylor, 91, wife of the late Joseph Miller Taylor, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Covenant Towers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

  She was born April 25, 1918 in Siler City, NC, a daughter of the late Julius Clarence and Mabel Hadley Gregson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Gregson Cooper, Nancy Gregson Perry; and two great nephews, Winder Josephus Edwards, Jr., and Joel Kirk Budd, Jr.

  Ms. Taylor attended Greensboro College, and graduated from Kings College in Raleigh, NC. She and her husband were the former owners and operators of Taylor Drug Store in Siler City. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Siler City.

  Survivors include three nieces, Irene Cooper Edwards of Siler City, Nancy Perry Haywood of Concord, Julia Perry Budd of Wrightsville Beach; two great nieces, Rosemary Edwards Ericson of Ft. Myers, FL., Elizabeth Haywood Drucker of  Bethesda, MD; and one great nephew, Joseph Taylor Budd of Pittsboro.

  Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City.

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

  The family wishes to thank the staff of Covenant Towers and the Home Instead caregivers for their unending love and devotion.

  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Smith and Buckner Funeral Home.

  An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net.

DAVID WARREN  PHILLIPS, SR.

  David Warren Phillips, Sr., 89, of 2992 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his residence.

  Mr. Phillips was born January 3, 1921 the son of David Franklin and Mattie (Andrews) Phillips. He was a native of Chatham County, a farmer and construction superintendent. He was an enlisted Navy veteran of WW II, assigned to the USS Albemarle, a seaplane tender that served in both the European and Pacific theatres. He was promoted to Aviation Chief Boatswaim Mate Gasoline Aviation and was made Chief Petty Officer. He was involved in underwater detonation to test for the effect of the atomic bomb on naval vessels. David enjoyed telling war stories, wood working, gardening, traveling and reading. He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher, former church superintendent and had held several offices. He had served as First Captain in the Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Davis Phillips and a daughter, JoDeane Phillips Coombs.

  He is survived by two sons, David W. Phillips, Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Oak Island, Stephen D. Phillips of Siler City; grandchildren, Charles Glenn Phillips and wife, Laura of La Belle, FL, Jeremy Andrew Phillips of Oak Island, Evelyn Leigh Coombs of Wilmington, Charity Phillips White and husband, Jason of Siler City, Justin Davis Phillips of Siler City; son-in-law, Richard B. Coombs of Wilmington, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Clark Phillips of Siler City.

  The family received friends Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral will be Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. Brian Wellborn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, NC 27344.

PHOEBE LOUISE LINDLEY  

  Pheobe Louise Lindley, 61, of Center Church Road, Pittsboro, died Sunday January 31, 2010 at the Hospice Home of Burlington after battling breast cancer for 18 years.

  Miss Lindley was  born November 22, 1948 in Chatham County. After graduating from Burlington Business college, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elon College. Pheobe retired from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at UNC, Chapel Hill. She served as pianist, organist and choir director at Center United Methodist Church,  Snow Camp for over 40 years.

  Survivors include brothers, Charles H. Lindley and wife  Judy of Graham, Winfred E. Lindley and wife Gail of Alexandria, VA; sister Lou Crutchfield and husband Benny of Graham; many nieces, nephews and grand- nieces and grand-nephews, who all adored her.

  Miss Lindley was proceeded in death by he parents, Charles H. Lindley and Evelyne Thompson Lindley.

  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Center United Methodist Church  with  minister, Reverend John Varden officiating. Burial will follow in the   church cemetery.

  The family received friends at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.

  Memorials may be made to Center United Methodist Church, 9204 Center Church Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349; or the Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

  Condolences to: www.mc clurefuneralservice.net.

  SIDNEY ROGER “SID" PROPST, SR.

  Sidney Roger “Sid” Propst, Sr., age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Saturday, January 30, 2010.

  Mr. Propst was an avid outdoorsman. He was the son of the late Levi Lee and Ella Mae Simmons Propst, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Odell Propst and sister, Gladys Holcomb.

  Survivors include sons, S. Roger (Robin) Propst, Jr. of Mt. Juliet, TN, L. Wayne Propst of Lewisburg; brother, Zannie (Erna) Propst of Columbus, GA; sisters, Jeannie Propst of San Diego, CA, Hazel Jones and Mary Shumate, both of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Heather (David) Conklan, Pamela Propst, and Elizabeth Propst.

  Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Bond Memorial Chapel.

  Visitation was scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN (615) 773-2663. Obit line: (615) 641-2663,  www.bondmemorial.com.

MARTIN “MARTY” ALLEN LOFLIN

  Martin “Marty”Allen Loflin, 34, of Bear Creek died Tuesday,  (01-19-10) at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

  Funeral services were held at   2 p.m. Friday (01-22-10) at High Falls Friends Church, with  Pastor Ben Hurley, Rev. Kenneth Bouldin and Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Loflin was a Moore County native, a Chatham Central High School Graduate, had an Associate Degree in Poultry Science from N. C. State and a Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University. He was assistant manager of Mountaire Farms Feed Mill in Candor, and a member of High Falls Friends Church.

  Survivors include his wife, Tabatha Bouldin Loflin of the home;  daughters, McKinley and Sophie Loflin of the home;  parents, Ennis and Becky H. Loflin of Bear Creek; brother, Matt Loflin of Raleigh; grandparents,  Bobby and Virginia Upchurch Hill of High Falls.  

  Memorials should be directed to the McKinley and Sophie Loflin Trust Fund at First Bank, P.O. Box 98, Bennett, N.C. 27208.

LEON JACKSON GOODWIN

  Leon Jackson Goodwin, 80, of Apex died Tuesday (01-19-10).

  A memorial service was held Friday, (01-22-10) at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

   Mr.  Goodwin was born February 28, 1929 in Wake County to the late Lawson and Hallie Goodwin. He served in the US Navy, attended UNC-Chapel Hill, and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member.

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Mae Wilson Goodwin; brothers, Wallace Goodwin, Edward Goodwin, Harold Goodwin, Wilbur Goodwin; and sister, Frances Goodwin.

  Survivors include his wife, Daphine Goodwin;  daughter, Diane Goodwin, of Cary; son, Douglas Goodwin of Siler City; sister, Dorothy Taylor of Raleigh; brothers, John Goodwin of Jamesville, Norwood Goodwin of San Diego CA;  four grandchildren; step-sons, John Murray of Raleigh, Kenneth Barnette of Fredericksburg VA, Alan Barnette, Paul Barnette, both of Durham; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grand-children.

  Memorials may be made to Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, or to The American Heart Association Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

  Online condolences to: www.apexfuneral.com.

ALFRED WALLACE DAVIS

  Alfred Wallace Davis, 89, Goldston died Wednesday, (01-20-10) at Laurels of Chatham, Pittsboro.

  The funeral was held Sunday, (01-24-10) at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, with Rev. Womack Keck officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

   Mr. Davis was born May 15, 1920, the son of Leonidas and Delcie (Oldham) Davis. He was a native of Chatham County, a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII having served with both the Army and Marines. Alfred had worked as a heavy equipment operator in both logging and construction.

  He is survived by one daughter, Pamela D. Hart of Sanford; sons, Robert Davis of Sanford, Daniel Davis of Gulf; one sister, Virginia D. Lynch of Pittsboro; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

SARAH BROOKS MILLIGAN

  Sarah Brooks Milligan, 74, of Siler City died Thursday, (01-21-10) at Chatham Hospital, Inc.

  The funeral was held Sunday, (01-24-10) at 4 p.m. at Brookdale Baptist Church, with Rev Christopher St. Jean and Rev. Randy Queen officiating. Burial followed in Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

  Mrs. Milligan was born November 6, 1935, the daughter of Charlie L. and Jessie Belle Branch Brooks, Sr. She  was born in Moore County, was of the Baptist faith, and retired from the Chatham Hospital as a unit secretary.

  She is survived by one daughter, Darlene Johnson of Siler City;  sons, Arthur Milligan, Jr. of Asheboro, Charles Milligan of Evansville, IN, Dean Milligan of Maysville; sisters, Mary Maldonado of Siler City, Jeanette Carol Powers of Burlington; brother, Charlie L. Brooks, Jr. of Siler City; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  Memorials may be made to West Chatham Senior Center, 112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Brookdale Baptist Church, P. O. Box 428, Siler City, NC 27344.

FLOYD LEONARD MORRIS

  Floyd Leonard Morris, 73, of Bennett died  Friday (01-22-10) at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

  Funeral service was held at  2 p.m. Monday (01-25-10) at Joyce-Brady Chapel with Rev. Terry Warren officiating. Burial followed in Pine Mountain Friends Church Cemetery.

  Mr. Morris was a Rowan County native, and a retired bridge foreman with the City of Richmond, VA. He later operated Bennett Bicycle and Variety shop and was a former member of Coleridge Lions Club.

  Survivors include his wife, Judy Brady Morris of the home;  daughters, Gail Kimble, Rebecca Compton, both of Statesville;  sons, Terry Scott Morris of Statesville, Victor Boger of Mechanicsville, VA;   brother, James Morris of Chesterfield, SC;    eight grandchildren and six  great-grandchildren.

HELEN LAYTON McCLURE

  Helen Layton McClure, 85, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday (01-19-10) at Best of Care Assisted Living.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday (01-22-10) at Whitley’s Funeral Home Main Chapel with Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Carolina Memorial Park.

  Mrs. McClure was born April 14, 1924 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Charles Olin Layton and Ruth Roland Layton. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Concord and retired from K&W Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Worth McClure; brothers, Robert Layton, Archie Lay-ton, Craig Layton; sisters, Marie Sapp and Myrell Furr.

  Survivors include sons, Mark W. McClure of Kannapolis, Rev. Dr. Edward Lee McClure of Siler City; brothers, R.C. Layton of Concord, Hoy Layton of Gainesville, GA, Terry Layton of Winston-Salem; and two grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1030 Burrage Road, NE, Concord, NC 28025.

  Online concolences to: www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

LUEVINIA MORRISJOHNSON

  Mrs. Luevinia Morris Johnson, 83, of Bynum, died Saturday  (01-23-10) at her home.

  Graveside service were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, (01-27-10), at Bynum United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jeff  Babajtis officiating.    

  Mrs. Johnson was born in Montgomery County, December 2, 1926, the daughter of William G. and May Clark Morris. She was a  graduate of Pittsboro High School, attended Ashmoore Business College and was a member of Bynum United Methodist Church.  She worked in various jobs including textiles, the Chatham County jail, NC Memorial Hospital and the Chatham County schools. 

  Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughter, Paulette Bryant of Sanford; brother, Libron “Sam” Morris of Pittsboro; and two grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas “Prate” Johnson; sister, “Birtie” Harris; brothers, Marvin Morris and W.H. “Dub” Morris. 

  Memorial contributions may be directed to Bynum United Methodist Church, PO Box 6, Bynum NC 27228.

  Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

GARLAND EUGENE TISDALE

  Garland Eugene Tisdale, 71, of Siler City died Sunday, (01-24-10) at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.

  The graveside service will be Wednesday, (01-27-10) at 2 p.m. at Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Hurt and Brother Green officiating.

  Mr. Tisdale was born March 25, 1938, the son of Leon G. and Dixie Jacobs Tisdale, Sr. He was a native of Richmond County and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was retired from Basic Machinery and a member of Calvary Holiness Church in Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leon G. Tisdale, Jr., and sister, Mary Bryant.

  Survivors include his wife, Faydine Ellis Tisdale; daughter, Wendy Tisdale; sons, Mark Tisdale, Chris Tisdale all of Hawaii; sister, Vera Helen Moody of Rockingham; step-sons, Thomas Edward Foushee of Southern Pines, Clarence Eugene Foushee of Pittsboro, Kenneth Ray Foushee of Ramseur; step-daughter, Linda "Susie" Moody of Siler City; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
  The family received friends Wednesday, (01-27-10) from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.

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

REV. JAMES FRANK PERRY

  Rev. James Frank Perry, 79, of Hampstead, died Sunday (01-24-10) at the home of his son in Sanford.

  Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Monday (01-25-09) at Bethany Springs Church of the Bride Cemetery.

  Rev. Perry was born January 7, 1931 in Cook County, IL, to the late William Perry and Dorothy Mae Bugbee Perry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

  Survivors include his wife, Janice Kae Ellerman Perry; sons, Marcus Shawn Perry of Albuquerque, NM, Michael Quinn Perry, Christopher Kirk Perry, both of Sanford, James Nathan Gross of Graham; daughter, Rebecca Trull of Sanford; brother, William Perry of Texas; nine grandchildren and one great-grand-child.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to U.N.C. Hospice, PO Box 1007, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

MISS CYNTHIA J. MOFFITT

  Miss Cynthia J. Moffitt, 60, of Sanford died Wednesday (01-20-10) at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (01-25-10) at First Missionary Baptist Church, Siler City, with Rev. Barry R. Gray officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Miss Moffitt was a graduate of Chatham High School.

  Survivors include her children, DeBorah Moffitt, Leander Moffitt, both of Siler City, Tamekia Watson of Sanford, Whitney Jones of the home; sisters, Linda Siler, Juanita “Kim” Wiley, both of Siler City; brothers, Walter Moffitt of Ramseur, Dalton Moffitt, Thomas Darise Wiley, both of Siler City; and five grandchildren.

MARTHA COTTON CRAVEN PEOPLES

  Mrs. Martha Cotton Craven Peoples, 54, of Bear Creek died Saturday (01-23-10) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (01-29-10) at Lambert’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 12 noon at the church, prior to the service.

  Condolences to: cewilliefuneralservice.com.

MARY FRANCES HAMMER HALL

  Mary Frances Hammer Hall, 71, of Asheboro died Wednes-day (01-20-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held Saturday (01-23-10) at First Baptist Church with Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery.

  Mrs. Hall was a native of Chatham County, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Asheboro.

  Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Hall of Raleigh; sons, Glenn Hall of High Point, Philip Hall of Asheboro; mother, Kathleen Hammer of Siler City; brother, Charles Hammer of Chattanooga, TN; and two grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203; or Community Home Care and Hospice, 147 MacArthur Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

JEAN MARION VANBENTHUYSEN

  Miss Jean Marion Vanbenthuysen, 105, of Pittsboro, died Saturday (01-23-10) at Pittsboro Christian Village.

  Graveside rites were conducted by Mr. Gerald Baker at 10 a.m. Wednesday, (01-27-10) at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.

  Born in Newark, NJ, May 13, 1904, she was the daughter of Robert Seaward and Jenny Smith Vanbenthuysen.  She was a retired insurance clerk.

  No immediate survivors.  

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

ROSIE CULBERSON TYSON

  Rosie Culberson Tyson, 70, of Siler City died Monday, (01-25-10) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  Funeral services will be held  Friday, (01-29-10) at 10 a.m.  at Rocky River Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. with a graveside service in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe.

  Mrs. Tyson  was born May 25, 1939, the daughter of William Delacy and Grace Jennings Culberson. She was a native of Chatham County, retired from Glendale Hosiery and attended Siler City Gospel Hall.
  Survivors include sons, Gary Tyson of Monroe, Dennis Tyson of Alexandria, VA;
sisters, Pauline Odell of West End, Jane Eubanks of Pittsboro, Naomi Beal of Siler City; brothers, Tommy and Jerry Culberson of Siler City; step-sons, Don and David Tyson of Monroe; step-daughters, Linda Mullis of Monroe, Cathy Smith of Monroe; one granddaughter and fifteen step-grandchildren.

  The family will receive friends Thursday, (01-28-10) from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home..
  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to West Chatham Relay for Life, % Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.

RUSSELL CECIL DILLARD

  Russell Cecil Dillard, 74, of Moncure died Monday (01-25-10) at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (01-28-10) at Moncure United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Clements officiating. 

  Mr. Dillard was born August 11, 1935 in Blakeley, WV, the son of the late Frank W. Dillard and Myrtle Johnson Dillard Huddleston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hattie E. Dillard; sister, Bernice Huddleston, and brother Grover Dillard. He was a retired plumber.

  Survivors include a daughter, Susan D. Cotten of Moncure, Marsha Pettys of Raleigh, Pam Smith of Sanford, Vanessa Mills of Sanford; step-daughters, Janet Reece of Sanford, Gail Brown of Southern Pines; sisters, Naoma Williams of Bell, WV, Louise Rucker of Pond Gap, WV; brothers, Burt Dillard, Ira Dillard, both of Pond Gap, WV; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grand-children.

  The family will receive friends at the home, 164 Jones Street, Moncure, following the services. 

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RET. COLONEL (USAF) THOMAS EDISON IVEY

Sumter, SC  -  Ret. Colonel (USAF) Thomas Edison Ivey, 87, husband of Mary Frances Rumley Ivey died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his home.

  Born in Bear Creek, NC, he was the son of the late June Jackson Ivey and Mary Etta Dunn Ivey.

  Colonel Ivey was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church in Bear Creek.  He was a retired U. S. Air Force Colonel with 32 years of service and served in World War II and Korea. He was also a member of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association, the Air Force Association, and the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter.

  Surviving are his wife of Sumter, SC; one son, David Jackson Ivey and wife Lea Lea of Oxford; two daughters, Linda Foshee and husband Randy of Manassas, VA, Barbara Gail Harris and husband Harry of Sumter; one sister, Joan Tillman of Siler City; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grand-children.

  He was preceded in death by a brother, Neil Ivey and a sister, Kathleen Morrow.

  Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday (01-24-10) in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on March 8, 2010. 

  The family  received friends following the service in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

  Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305; or to the Air Force Aid Society, 241 18^th Street South, Suite #202, Arlington, VA 22202.

  On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

  Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386. 

ELIZABETH OVERBY  MARSHALL

  Elizabeth Overby Marshall, 88, peacefully passed away in her sleep at the Golden Living Retirement Village in Marietta, Georgia on January 19, 2010.
  She was born in Brickhaven, North Carolina, raised her two children with her husband Woodrow Marshall in Norfolk, Virginia and spent her last years in the care of her son in Marietta, Georgia. She was a registered nurse and a lifelong member of Moncure United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking and reading.

  She was preceded in death by her daughter June Marshall Bryant.  Her survivors include a son, John Marshall and wife, Kendra; a brother, Don Overby and wife, Nadine; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

  The memorial service will be at Moncure United Methodist Church on February 6, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m.

  To sign an online guest book, please visit www.west georgiacrematory.com.

  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Moncure United Methodist Church.

TESSIE ABBOTT ELKINS HOOPER FOLEY

  Tessie Abbott Elkins Hooper Foley, 90, of Siler City went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 21, 2010.

  Mrs. Foley was born March 28, 1919, the daughter of Rufus and Lula Mae Mabe Abbott. She  was a native of Chatham County and a homemaker. She was a good Christian lady and of the Baptist faith. Tessie was preceded in death by her husbands, Leroy Elkins, Paul Hooper, Robert Foley and an infant son, Earl Lynn Elkins.

  She is survived by two sons, Clay Lee Elkins of Greensboro, Clyde S. Elkins and wife, Margaret of Pleasant Garden; step-daughter, Sylvia Stanley of Simpsonville, SC; two grandchildren, two great-grand-children, two step-grand-children and two great-great grandchildren.

  The graveside service was held Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church, 1278 Bonlee-Carbonton Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. The family  received friends immediately after the graveside service.

EARL FRANKLIN PARKER

  Earl Franklin Parker was born December 13, 1915 in Chatham County, and died January 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnson and Elector Parker, brother Clifton and sister, Ola Mae. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Copeland Parker; sons, Earl F. Parker, Jr. and wife Christie Staley Parker, Terry Copeland; sister, Johnnie P, Carpenter; and three grandchildren.

  Mr. Parker served in Germany during WW II receiving a Bronze Medal and Good Conduct Award. He was a member of Bells Baptist Church in Apex, where he served as teacher of the Men’s Fellowship Class from 1949-1993, and was a deacon and past chairman of the same. He was a trustee, and chaired the building committee when the new church was built.

  Mr. Parker farmed until his property was acquired for Jordan Lake. He was a chairman of the New Hope Homeowner’s Association. He also served as Chief Magistrate and president of the NC Magistrates Association from 1978-1980. He served on the Chatham County School Board. He was a member and Master Masonic Lodges in Pittsboro. He has been a resident of Croasdaile Village Benevolent Fund.

  Memorial services were held Sunday, January 24, 1020 at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community in the William Preston Few Chapel on campus. In lieu of flowers, gifts should be made to the Croasdaile Village Benevolent Fund.

  Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas. On-line condolences at www.cremnc.com. 

JAMES D. COOK

  James D. Cook, 69, died Tuesday (01/12/2010) at his home. 

  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

  Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is assisting the family.

SUE BUNTON OVERMAN

  Hattie Sue Bunton Overman, 78, of Liberty died Friday (01-15-10) at Durham Regional Hospital.

  A memorial service will be held Sunday, (01-24-10) at Pleasant Hill Christian Church with Rev. Howard Spray and Rev. Noah Albarez officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service in the Hut at the church.

  Mrs. Overman was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Coble Bunton and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Overman, sisters, Rita A. Hodgin, Betty J. Layton and brothers, Wilson Bunton and Chesley Bunton.

  Survivors include a daughter, Edith Lorraine Overman; and brother, Andy Bunton.

  Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is serving the family.

MOLLIE ANN JOHNSON REYNOLDS

  Mollie Ann Johnson Reynolds, 90, of New Hill died Friday (01-15-10) at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro.

  Funeral services were held Monday (01-18-10) at 2 p.m. at Buckhorn United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet Balasko officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Reynolds was born December 7, 1919 in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Carlie Lester Johnson and Dora Elizabeth Wilson Johnson. She was a member of Buckhorn United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reynolds, daughters, Beatrice Mitchell, Mary Alice Rooks and brother, Andrew Johnson.

  Survivors include daughters, Lois Partin, Mary Helen Cotten, both of New Hill, Linda Burgess of Moncure, Ruby Amos of Pittsboro; sister, Katie Johnson of Siler City; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grand-children and three great-great-grandchildren.

JERRY EUGENE MORROW

  Jerry Eugene Morrow, 52, of Norwalk, OH died Tuesday, (01-05-10) at his residence.

  Mr. Morrow was born December 31, 1957 in Norwalk, OH the son of Aaron “Gene” and Ruth Morrow. He was a graduate of Western Reserve High School, and served in the US Army. He made his career working for Gene Morrow Roofing in Siler City. He was a member of the Norwalk American Legion Post 41, Moose Lodge 1248 and Elyria Eagles Aerie 431.

  He is survived by his wife, Wanda White Morrow of NC; children, Timothy Morrow, Michael Morrow, Jeremy Morrow, all of Norwalk; parents, Aaron Eugene Morrow and Ruth Marie Burdue Morrow; siblings, Alice Shirey of NC, Laura Norwood, Vicky Canterbury, both of Norwalk, OH, Charles Morrow, Christopher Morrow, both of NC; and five grandchildren.

  Mr. Morrow was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy and Helen Burdue and Leonard and Lora Wilbur.

  Memorial contributions may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Cancer Services of Erie County, 505 East Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

  Online condolences to www.norwalkfuneral.com.

HENRY LEE MEADOWS

  Henry Lee Meadows, 68, of Sanford, died Thursday (01-14-10) at his home.

  Funeral services were held Saturday (01-16-10) at 3 p.m. at Lee’s Chapel Christian Church with Rev. James Bowden officiating. Burial followed in the Moncure Methodist Church Cemetery. 

  Mr. Meadows was born December 14, 1941, the son of the late Henry and Effie Mae Day Meadows. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Post in Sanford.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Johnnie Meadows, Bud Meadows and Gerald Meadows.

  Survivors include his wife, Callie S. Meadows of the home; daughters, Angel Meadows of the home, Tammy East of Sanford; son, Steve Meadows of Hope Well, VA; sisters, Dallas Lou Shuemate of Columbus, OH, Mary Jane Wheatley of Reminderville, OH, Wanda Gray of VA and Peggy Meadows of Beckley, WV; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

SHERMAN LEE HARRIS

  Herman Lee Harris, 61, of Sanford died Friday (01-15-10) at Durham Regional Hospital in Durham.

  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (01-22-10) at Alston Chapel United Holiness Church, Pittsboro. Visitation will be held one hour prior to that service at the church.

  Condolences to:   cewilliefun

eralservice.com.

MRS. JULIA ALSTON

   Mrs. Julia Alston, 87, of Siler City died Monday (01-18-10) at her home.

  Funeral services will be held Saturday (01-23-10) at Evans Chapel AME Zion Church, with Rev. Kenneth L. Swan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Alston was a member of Evans Chapel AME Zion Church, and a retired teacher from W.B. Wicker School in Sanford.

  Survivors include one daughter, Mary F. Alston of Siler City; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  The family is available for visitation at 405 East Fourth Street. 

  Arrangements by Knotts & Sons Funeral Home.

JASON TODD MORRIS

  Jason Todd Morris, 30, of  Siler City died Monday, (01-04-10).

  The funeral was held Thursday, (01-07-10) at 2 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. 

  Mr. Morris was born July 5, 1979, the son of Donnie and Wanda Thrift Morris. He  was born in Orange County, and the owner of A Clear Choice Glass Company. He enjoyed going to the beach, riding four wheelers and snow skiing. Jason loved to build and had built his own home.
  He is survived by fiancée, Cecile Teague of Siler City; one daughter, Kelsey Morris of the home; mother and step-father, Wanda Thrift Ellis and husband, Luke of Siler City; father and step-mother, Donnie Morris and wife, Penny of Siler City; one sister, Haley Morris of Siler City; brothers, Michael, Joey,  Nicholas Morris, Jeremy Ellis all of Siler City; and grandmother, Vivian Thrift of Siler City.

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FREDERICK T. HARPSTER

   Frederick T. Harpster, 82,  died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, DE.

  A retired quality control expert in the hosiery industry, Fred was born in Danville, PA, the son of the late William Herrold Harpster and Erma Smith Harpster.

  He lived in Holyoke, MA, Washington, NJ and Asbury, NJ before moving to Delaware in 1950, where he was employed by the old Portland Hosiery Mill on Atlantic Street in Milton. From 1965 to 1970, he lived in Siler City, NC, where he was employed by Kellwood Corporation. He returned to Milton in 1970 and worked for the Marclay Hosiery Mill in Milford. He retired in 1989 from ILC in Frederica, which dealt in government contracts.

  Mr. Harpster was a 1945 graduate of the old Washington (NJ) High School. He served as an Infantryman in the US Army from 1945 to 1947, a year of which was spent in Korea with the Occupational Forces. He is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

  He was a avid fresh-water fly fisherman and often traveled to northwest New Jersey to fish in the mountain streams of that region where he spent his youth. To his friends and acquaintances, he was considered an expert on fishing. He was also a skilled small-game hunter.

  He is survived by a son, Frederick W. “Rick”; a daughter, Wendy Harpster and her fiancé, Bill Woodall of Milton; one brother, Bruce W. Harpster of Venice, FL; four grandchildren, Stephanie Harpster of Milton, Brian, Corrine and Craig Harpster of Millsboro; two great-grandsons, Keilo and  Jayden King of Milton; three nephews and two nieces.

  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009 at the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends called after 12 noon. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. A reception to celebrate his life followed.

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Home of the Brave Veterans Shelter, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963.

C. B. BROOKS

  C B Brooks, 96, of 1401 West 11th Street, Siler City died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

  Mr. Brooks was born June 1, 1913, the son of George W. and Elizabeth Cook Brooks. He was a native of Chatham County, an Army Veteran of WW II, having served in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

  C B was an employee of Smith & Buckner Funeral Home for 23 years and  a retired poultry farmer. He was an active member of Loves Creek Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men's #3 Sunday School Class. C B was a member of the American Legion Post # 93 for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Stone Brooks; a son, Michael Lee Brooks; brothers, Bill, Jack, Sr., Everette and Ikie Brooks; sisters, Rachel Jones, Katy Johnson, and Elizabeth Satterfield.

  He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.

  The family received friends Sunday, January 17, 2010 following the service at Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th, Siler City, N C 27344. The funeral was held Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Moore and Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Siler City, N C 27344, Siler City, NC 27344.

JOSIE M. GLOVER

  Josie Mae Glover, 101 of Siler City, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Chatham Hospital. Miss Glover was born May 1, 1908.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Farrar Funeral Home with Rev. David Scotton officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.

  Survivors include an adopted daughter, Mrs. Brenda M. Brower of Siler City; sister-in-law, Inez Glover of Siler City; three nieces, Peggy Foxx, Essie Wright, Bettie Bittle, all of Siler City; nephews, Billy Glover of Greensboro, Mark Foxx, June Foxx, Wayne Glover, all of Siler City; and special cousin, Joyce Alston.

RUTH VIRGINIA  THOMAS BUDD

  Ruth Virginia Thomas Budd of Siler City died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, following complications from pneumonia.

  She was born November 7, 1923, to Maude Lillard Thomas and William Clyde Thomas, M.D. Her father came to Siler City in 1917 after graduating from the Medical College of Virginia and later purchased the Siler house which he established as the original Chatham Hospital. She died at the (new) Chatham Hospital 86 years later.

  Her mother, a nurse, was a vocal proponent of nutrition and introduced hot meals into Chatham County Schools when she brought soup prepared every Friday in her kitchen to the students at Henry Siler School where her daughters attended as well as her great-grandsons four decades later.

  Mrs. Budd is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Budd and wife Fabienne and daughter Cecilia Budd Grimes and husband John, all of Siler City. Survivors also include four grandchildren, John Thomas Grimes of Clemmons, Stephen Grimes of Mt. Vernon Springs, Virginia King-Barker of Raleigh, and Alisa Marie King presently residing in Singapore; eight great-grandchildren, Alaina, Jonathan, Abigail, Tucker, Sabrina, Declan, Isabella and Byron; one sister, Barbara Wrenn of Wilmington, seven nieces, seven nephews, special neighbors and devoted friends.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil (Obie) Budd and a daughter, Anna Kathryn Budd King, an infant sister, and her parents.

  Mrs. Budd graduated from Siler City High School and attended Campbell College for one year. She was a repeat gold medalist in debate at the state level of competition. She was a worker in the Cradle Roll and a teacher in the primary department, chair of the benevolence committee, and treasurer of the Mary Hester Powell Circle at her church. She and her husband owned and operated Cecil Budd Tire Company, LLC, a third-generation business operating its 74th year in 2010.

  Mrs. Budd was the first woman to sit on a school board in Chatham County.

  Five generations of her family have been members of the First Baptist Church in Siler City, where her memorial service and celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m.

  The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional, loving, and compassionate care by the staffs at Chatham Hospital and Universal Health Care in Ramseur.

  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler City.   

MICHAEL CURTIS KENNEDY

  Mr. Michael Curtis Kennedy, 56, of Liberty, died Saturday, (01-02-10) at his home.

  Memorial services were Saturday, (01-09010) at 11 a.m. at Holly’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Kennedy was the son of the late Melvin Ray Kennedy. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jody Ray Kennedy and stepfather, Eldon Frazier, Sr.

  Surviving is his wife, Bridget Piper Kennedy; daughter, Jada Kennedy Garrett; mother, Margaret Kennedy Frazier; brothers, John Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Richard Kennedy; stepsister, Susan Chambers; stepbrother, Lynn Frazier and two grandchildren.

PHYLLIS JEAN SLYCORD RUIZ

  Phyllis Jean Slycord Ruiz, 50,  of Ramseur,   died Tuesday (01-05-10) at N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.

  Memorial service was held at   2 p.m. Saturday, (01-09-10) at Holly’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating.

  Mrs. Ruiz was a Moore County native and a retired employee of March Furniture.

 Survivors include her husband,  Jaime O. Cruz of the home;  son, Lucio Chase Cruz of the  home;  daughter, Kimberly Dale Stevens of Randleman;  brother, Phillip Slycord of Ramseur;  sister,  Cindy Scott of Seagrove;   grandmother,   Devonia Ritter of Carthage; and one grandchild.

ROBERT L. WELCH, SR.

  Robert L. Welch, Sr., 82, of Raleigh, died Sunday, (01-03-10).

  A Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, (01-07-10) at 11 a.m. in Saint Raphael Catholic Church. 

  Mr. Welch was a native of Akron, Ohio, the son of Leo A. and Rose Callahan Welch. He served his country in both the US Navy and Army, and was a graduate of Kent State University and Akron University School of Law. He practiced law, and later joined the Federal Government Navy Finance Center. He was a member of VFW Post #1062 and the American Legion.

  Survivors include his wife, Carmel Barreca Welch; son, Robert “Leo” Welch, Jr. of Raleigh; daughter, Claudia Webb; sister, Mary Margaret Shea of Akron, OH; brothers, Don Welch of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; and one grandson.

  Condolences to: www.brown wynne.com.

CLEOPHEUS HEADEN

  Mr. Cleopheus Headen, 88, of Pittsboro died Tuesday,  (01-05-10) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.

  Funeral services were held Saturday (01-09-10) at Union Grove AME Zion Church.

  Mr. Headen was born in Chatham County October 24, 1921, the son of the late Willie and Idela Marsh Headen.

  Survivors include daughters, Katrina H. Johnson, Rev. Patricia Headen, Brina Raines, Pamela H. Reeves, all of Pittsboro, Carthinia H. Alston of Sanford, Michele H. Mitchell of Fayetteville; at grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

  Condolences to: cewilliefuneralservice.com.

JEAN ROSENTHALMANDEL

  Jean Rosenthal Mandel of Fearrington Village, formerly of Tuckahoe, NY, died Tuesday (01-05-10) at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Mandel.

  Following cremation, entombment will be in the mausoleum of Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. 

  Mrs. Mandel worked in the advertising industry in New York for many years.  She was a creative artist, drawing, working in ceramics, and photography. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Mandel.

  Surviving are a stepson, Mark Mandel; and three grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to UNICEF, a local children’s hospital, the World Wildlife Fund, or the local Humane Society would are suggested.

  Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation.

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

JACK H. WHITE

  Jack Harding White, 91, of Ramseur, died Thursday, (01-07-10) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday (01-12-10) at the  First Christian Church in Ramseur with Rev. Garry Arnett and Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Burial followed in  Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur.

  Mr. White was a native of Chatham County, a retired salesman with Keith's Hardware, Ramseur Building Supply, and was a member of the First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Dixie Craven White.

  Survivors include daughters, Jacqueline White Rawlings of Franklinville, Ann White Spencer of Charlottesville, VA; and one granddaughter.

  Condolences to: www.time formemory.com/loflin.

  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204; or First Christian Church, P.O. Box 531, Ramseur, NC 27316.

ARCH GILL CLARK

  Arch Gill Clark, died Sunday, (01-10-10) at Rex Hospital.

  Services were held at Bells Baptist Church, Apex, Wednesday, (01-13-10) at 2 p.m.. 

   Mr. Clark was born August 3, 1924, the son of the late Vione and Ernest Clark in Chatham County.    He retired from his position as Surplus Manager at UNC in 1991, and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Fred Clark, Roy Clark, and sister Louise Lasater.

  Survivors include his wife Lois; son, Reuben of Cary; daughters, Sharon Webb of Merritt Island, FL, Ruby Thornton of Holly Springs;  and seven grandchildren. 

  Memorials may be made  to the Bells Baptist Church Fellowship Building Fund, 1274 Farrington Road, Apex, NC  27523.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

  Michael Paul Alex Cunningham, 30, of Siler City, died Sunday (01-10-10).

 Funeral servics will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Gooch officiating.   Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Friends may visit with the family following the service.

  The son of Philip and Rose Norton Cunningham, Michael was born in Leesburg, VA on February 24, 1979.  He was a farmer and had worked as a paramedic and scrub nurse.

  Survivors include his wife, Ginger McLaurin Cunningham, of the residence; parents, Philip and Rose Cunningham of Cary; sister, Jenny Parker of Cary; brothers, David Cunningham of Fredricksburg, VA, Christopher Cunningham of Wilmington; grandparents, Mary Ledlie Cunningham of Waynesboro, PA, and Irene McLaurin of Siler City.

  Memorials should be directed to the Building Fund of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

   Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation, 396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

DAVID ROBERTSON SUGG, JR.

  David Robertson Sugg, Jr.,  62, died Sunday (12-06-09).

  A memorial service will be held at  gracepoint Church, 1089 East Street,  in Pittsboro at 2 p.m., Saturday, (01-16-10) by Pastor Terry Dorsey. 

  A native of Edgecombe County, he was born February 2, 1947, the son of David Sugg, Sr., and Phoebe Jane Harris Sugg.  A US Navy veteran, he served on the USS Sunfish during the Viet Nam war.  He was the owner/operator of David Sugg Plumbing of Apex.

  Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Sugg of Bynum, Amy Sugg Burke of Pittsboro; sister, Phoebe Jane Sugg Wahab of Bath; and one step-grandchild.   David was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Edgar Sugg.

  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Goathouse Refuge, 680 Alton Alston Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

  Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation of Pittsboro.

ROY IVORY BOWDEN

  Mr. Roy Ivory Bowden, 57, of Rockland County, NY died Sunday (01-03-10) at his home.

  Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (01-12-10) at Rocky River Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Frederick James officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Bowden was a native of Chatham County.

  Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Pauline Jeffreys Bowden of Siler City; sister, Mrs. Brenda Rose of Holly Springs; and  brother, Randy Bowden of Louisville, KY.

MRS. SADIE WITHERSPOON

  Mrs. Sadie Witherspoon, 91, of Bennett died Tuesday (01-05-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held Friday (01-08-10) at Glovers United Church of Christ with Rev. Smith officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Witherspoon was a housewife and member of Glovers United Church of Christ.

  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lucille Brower of Bennett.

FRANCES OLDHAM WILLETT

  Frances Oldham Willett, 68, of Sanford died Monday (01-11-10)  at her home.

  A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (01-13-10) at Rogers Memorial Chapel with Pastor Todd Brown and Rev. Wes Register officiating.  

  Mrs. Willett was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Garfield Beal Oldham and Lillie Mae Hart Oldham, and was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Burns.

  Survivors include her husband,  Ernest Willett; sons, Ronnie Willett, Randy Willett, both of Gulf, Bobby Willett of the USS George Washington;  daughters, Carrie Hooker of Goldston, Tabitha Clack of Dallas, TX; and six grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1414 East 11^th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Online condolences to: www.rogerspickard.com. 

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JANE HACKNEY COLQUITT

  Jane Hackney Colquitt, 69, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer.

  Jane was born in Siler City July 26, 1940, to Alfred and Dorothy Hackney. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, David "Nip" Colquitt; sons, David Colquitt (Sheri) of Raleigh, Joe Colquitt (Lynn) of  McDonough, GA; daughter, Beth Dowell (Gary) of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Caroline Colquitt, Chrissy Colquitt, Austin Colquitt, Adam Dowell, Cate Dowell; brothers, Al Hackney (Betty) of Whiteville, and Bill Hackney of Mooresville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

  The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Duke Raleigh Cancer Center for their extraordinary care and support, as well as her many friends for their thoughtful visits and letters during her illness.

  Visitation with the family was held Friday, January 8, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Funeral service was held Friday, January 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Siler City, 1101 W. Raleigh Street, where she was a long-time member and where all three of her children were married. Reverends Clyde Denny, Kim Lamb and David Clift officiated. Burial was  in Chatham Memorial Park.

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 or to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Arrangements are by Smith & Buckner Funeral Home of Siler City.

LUCILLE ANDREWS MOFFITT  

  Lucille Andrews Moffitt, age 92, of Staley, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at her residence.

  Mrs. Moffitt was born April 17, 1917 the daughter of Richard Worth and Cora Bell Vestal Andrews.

  Mrs. Moffitt was a native of Chatham County, a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church and also a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Moffitt

  She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Moffitt Scarlette and husband, Tommy of Staley; grandson, Lynn Scarlette and wife, Marie of Bear Creek; granddaughters, Cathy McLeod and husband, Robert of Staley, Tammy McPherson and husband, Eric of Snow Camp; great grandchildren, Holly and Lindsey Scarlette, Christopher, Braysen and Allie McLeod and Abby McPherson.

  The family received friends Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Moon's Chapel Baptist Church, 175 Moon's Chapel Road, Siler City with Rev. Scott Faw and Rev. Ken Harris officiating. Burial  followed in the church cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to Moon's Chapel Baptist Church Land Fund, 175 Moon's Chapel Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 1414 East Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344.

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MRS. THELMA  BEATRICE YARBOUGH

  On Saturday, December 5, 2009, Mrs. Thelma Beatrice Yarbough departed this earth to be with her heavenly father, ending her life’s journey. “Aunt Bea” as known to most, was many things to many people – a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a teacher, a minister, a mentor, a friend. She was a woman of God and served Him with all her being. She taught her children and those who she came into contact with to love unconditionally, always forgive, and never hold grudges. She always spoke of serving God first and how love supercedes all. She always made you feel like you were part of the family. She was a “Good Woman”.

  Born Thelma Beatrice Headen, the sixth of seven children on January 26, 1947 in Goldston, NC, to the late Clifton and Leola Reaves Headen. Preceding her in death is her sister, Kay Francis Lattimore.

  Aunt Bea graduated from Horton Senior High School in Pittsboro, NC in the class of 1965. She received her Bachelors Degree in Religious Education from the York Pastoral and Evangelist School of Ministries in Hillsborough, NC. She was a faithful member of Deliverance Tabernacle Fellowship Church in Hillsborough, NC where she served as Director of the Children’s Church Ministry, a member of the Voices of Deliverance, The Mothers Board and several other committees within the church. She also worked with several outreach ministries. Always aimed at introducing children to Christianity, her work was tireless and always ongoing in the community. She helped fighting to keep drugs out of the community because she knew that it destroyed. She worked along with members from Abundant Life Church to help form the Fairview’s Children Bible Club which always met on Thursdays.

  She worked in Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Systems where she worked with special needs children. She tutored and taught numerous children over her twenty-plus years in the school system. She also was the founder of the Greater Voices of Northern Orange.

  She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, James Yarbough III of Pittsboro, NC. From this union, three children were born: Tonya D. Yarbough of Burlington, NC, Cherlyn L. Cash of Hillsborough, NC, and James A. Yarbough of Mebane, NC; three adopted daughters, Bernice Yarbough McAdoo of Hillsborough, NC, Zena Yarbough of Chapel Hill, NC and Catherine Mebane of Baldwin City, Kansas; god-daughter, Crystal Hatley of Norfolk, VA. She was also a foster mother for several years for several children. Two sisters, Ethel Jones (Edward) and Emeline Grissom of Durham, NC; three brothers, Clifton Headen, Jr. (Frances) of Rockville, Maryland; Sylvester Headen (Barbara) and Thomas Headen (Vanessa) of Durham, NC; a half-sister, Beatrice Taylor of Chatham County; eight grandchildren, Damien, Dynasty, Valente’, Devante’, Alisha, Nolan, Trevon and Blake; best friends, Eileen Williamson, and caregiver, Jacqueline Mayo; in-laws, Kathleen Monroe (Bernard) of Clarkston, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

JOSEPH EDWARD LOWE

  Mr. Joseph Edward Lowe, 92, of Pittsboro,  died Tuesday, (12-29-09) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, (12-31-09) at Lowes Grove Baptist Church in Durham with Rev. Forrest Gale presiding. He was entombed in the mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

  Mr. Lowe was a native of Durham County, born July 5, 1917 to Edward and Lila Durham Shipp Lowe.  He was a member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church, served in the US Army during World War II, and retired from Exxon-Mobil.

  Survivors include his wife, Vivian Buck Lowe; daughters, Jo Ann Mason of Pittsboro, Kay Rierson of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

ROMIE REID POE

  Romie Reid Poe, 77, of Bear Creek died Tuesday (12-29-09) at his home.

  Graaveside services were held at 3 p.m. Friday (01-01-10) at Meroney United Methodist Church Cemetery in Bear Creek.

  Mr. Poe, a native of Chatham County, was the son of the late Romie Wilson Poe and Maggie Beal Poe. He was a residential construction carpenter, and a member of Meroney United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers James Poe and Clarence Poe, sister, Beva Lee Poe Thomas, and a nephew Louie Thomas.

  Survivors include two sons, Dexter Poe of Siler City, Lee Poe of Maitland, MO; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to the Meroney United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries, 10568 NC Highway 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207; or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.

  Online condolences to www.rogerspickard.com.

ANNE LAMPHERE WILLIAMSON

  Anne Lamphere Williamson, 82, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, (12-26-09) at her home.

  Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, (01-02-10) at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill with Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. 

  Mrs. Williamson was born August 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Col. Theodore and Elsie Krokus.  She was a graduate of Ft. Hamilton High School, Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing, and was active in University United Methodist Church and Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, the Garden Club of Chapel Hill, and the Swim & Croquet Club of Fearrington Village.

  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton J.Lamphere, Dr. Richard Williamson, and brothers, John Charles and Theodore.

   Survivors include her children, JoAnn of Bethesda, MD, Jeffrey of Fuquay-Varina; brother, Robert Krokus of Arlington, VA; and two grandchildren.

  Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, University United Methodist Church, or the NC Botanical Garden.

  Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, select Obituaries.

PEGGY HUNT TULLIS

  Mrs. Peggy HuntTullis, 75, of Pittsboro, died Friday (12-25-09) at her home.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pittsboro Seventh-day Adventist Church conducted by Pastor Ken Blake and Pastor Louis Badehorst. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City. 

  Born in Marion, IN, she was raised by her mother and step-father, Dorothy Houston Stinson and Marion Stinson. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in of Pittsboro, holding  various offices over the years. She was preceded in death by her mother, step-father, and a grandson, William Hoffman.

  She is survived by her husband, Buddy C. Tullis; daughter, Lucinda Hoffman of Pittsboro; son, Dennis Tullis of Pittsboro; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  Online condolences to: www.fryandprickett.com.

ALFRED R. McNEILL

  Alfred Ray McNeill, 71, of Ramseur, died Tuesday (12-29-09) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday (01-02-09) at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur with Dr. Rodney Otwell officiating. Burial followed at Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove.

  Mr. McNeill was a native of Randolph County and a retired farmer.

  Survivors include his wife, Lois Brown McNeill of the home; daughter, Lessie McNeill of Siler City; sons, Ronnie McNeill, Roy McNeill, both of Ramseur; sister, Linda M. Rich of Greensboro; brothers, James C. McNeill and Alton T. McNeill, both of Ramseur.

KALEB JOSHUA BRIGMAN

  Master Kaleb Joshua Brigman, infant, of Moncure, was born and died Tuesday, (12-29-09) at UNC Hospitals.

  The funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, (01-03-10) at Chatham United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

    Survivors include his parents, Micah and Wanda Whitford Brigman of Moncure; a brother, Cody Brigman; grandparents, Jim-my and Cheryl Wolfe of Moncure, David and Christy Whitford of Sanford, Donna Whitford of New York; great-grandparents, Eileen Westbrook of Burlington, Mac Westbrook of Florida, Jack and Marie Wolfe of Moncure, Tommy and Louella Wilson of Sanford, and Louwanna Jones of New York.

  Online condolences to www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

HUBERT EDWARD TANT

  Hubert Edward Tant, 78, of Pittsboro, died Friday, (01-01-10) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  Memorial services were held Monday, (01-04-10) at 3 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.

Mr. Tant was born January 31, 1931, the son of Charles E. and Addie White Tant.
He was a native of Wake County and was previously employed as a security guard with Townsend's. He was of the Baptist faith and a Marine veteran of the Korean War.
  Survivors include his wife, Doris Holleman Pope Tant; daughter, Sonja Ruth Huff of Fayetteville; son, Hubert E. Tant, Jr. of Willow Springs; step-daughter, Jill Pope Cagle of Pittsboro; step-sons, Michael A. Pope of Knightdale, Victor L. Pope of Sanford; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.

          JIM GARRETT

  Jim Garrett, 80, of Liberty died Friday, (01-01-10) at his home.

  A funeral service was held Tuesday, (01-05-10) at 11 a.m. at Liberty First Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Harrington officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. 

  Mr. Garrett was the son of the late George Thomas and Joy Cook Garrett. He was the owner and operator of Garrett’s Florist and Greenhouse. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Thomas Edward Garrett and one sister, Edith Arrington.

  Surviving is his wife, Roberta Forsyth Garrett; and one sister, Doris Pugh.

JASON TODD MORRIS

  Jason Todd Morris, 30, of  Siler City died Monday, (01-04-09).

  The funeral will be Thursday, (01-07-10) at 2 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

  Mr. Morris was born July 5, 1979, the son of Donnie and Wanda Thrift Morris. He  was born in Orange County, and was the owner of A Clear Choice Glass Company. He enjoyed going to the beach, riding four wheelers and snow skiing. Jason loved to build and had built his own home.
  He is survived by fiancée, Cecile Teague of Siler City; one daughter, Kelsey Morris of the home; mother and step-father, Wanda Thrift Ellis and husband, Luke of Siler City; father and step-mother, Donnie Morris and wife, Penny of Siler City; one sister, Haley Morris of Siler City; brothers, Michael, Joey,  Nicholas Morris, Jeremy Ellis all of Siler City; and grandmother, Vivian Thrift of Siler City.

ETHEL “TIPPIE” KIVETT HARTSHORN

  Ethel “Tippie” Kivett Hartshorn, 82, of Siler City, died Saturday, (01-02-10) in Raleigh.

  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

  Survivors include a son, David Hartshorn of Henderson, NV; daughter, Kim Marley of Raleigh; sisters, Rachel Jessup, Betty Kivette, both of Greensboro; and two grandchildren.

  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

    Condolences may be sent to www.bryan-leefuneral home.com.

BRANDON WADE CHAVIS

  Brandon Wade Chavis, 26, of 12810 Siler City-Gendon Road, Bear Creek died Monday, (01-04-10).

  Funeral services will be held Thursday, (01-07-10) at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church  with Rev. Barry Lawrence, Rev. Tim Strider and Rev. Jeff Looney officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery 

   Mr. Chavis was born January 16, 1983,  the son of Jimmy and Lesa Oldham Chavis. He  was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Chatham Central High School and employed as a car salesman.
  He is survived by parents, Jimmy and Lesa Oldham Chavis, of the home; maternal grandparents, George and Marianna Oldham of Bear Creek; and paternal grandfather, Norman Hayes of Goldston.

 The family received friends Wednesday, (01-06-10) from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.

  Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P O Box 578, Goldston, NC 27252;  or to the Antioch Baptist Church Youth Group, P O Box 578, Goldston, NC 27252.

MRS. SADIE WITHERSPOON

  Mrs. Sadie Witherspoon of Bennett died Tuesday, (01-05-10) at her home.

  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Knotts & Sons Funeral Home, Siler City.

MRS. GLADYS PEOPLES BOWDEN

  Mrs. Gladys Peoples Bowden, 88, of Siler City died Thursday (12-31-09) at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (01-04-10) at Unity Powerhouse Church with Bishop William Goins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Bowden was a housewife and a member of Unity Powerhouse Church.

  Survivors include nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

MARY ALLEAN FOX

  Mary Allean Fox, 90, of Siler City died Sunday (01-03-10) at SunBridge Care of Siler City.

  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday (01-07-10) at Gees Grove AME Zion Church with Rev. Allen Moore officiating.

  Mrs. Fox was a native of Chatham County, a member of Gees Grove AME Zion Church and a day care provider.

  Survivors include a son, James A. Fox of Greensboro; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

  The family will receive visitors from 12 - 1p.m. Thursday at the church.

IRENE MOFFITT SHAW

  Irene Moffitt Shaw, 87, of Siler City, died Monday, (01-04-10) at Chatham Hospital, Inc.

  Funeral services will be held Friday, (01-08-10) at 11 a.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with her son, Joseph Edward Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Loves Creek Baptist Cemetery.

  Mrs. Shaw was born August 3, 1922, the daughter of Kirby Edgar and Ida Kidd Moffitt. She  was a native of Chatham County, a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Siler City and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark O. Shaw; brothers, William and Horace Moffitt; sisters, Gladys Waddy, Etta Holt and Pauline M. Moody.

  Survivors include sons, Joseph Edward Shaw of Kingsport, TN, William Michael Shaw of Canaan, MA; one sister, Doris M. Brooks of Richmond, VA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  The family will receive friends Thursday, (01-07-10) from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.

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FORREST DANE ANDREWS

  Forrest Dane Andrews, 27, of 1291 Harold Andrews Road, Siler City died Monday, January 4, 2010.

  Mr. Andrews was born December 4, 1982, the son of Darrell R. and the late Janice Cox Andrews. He was born in Guilford County and was a 2001 graduate of Jordan-Matthews High School, and employed with Darrell Andrews Trucking.  Forrest was a loving and devoted father to his son, Ayden, and a diehard Carolina fan. He loved going to the lake. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Cox Andrews.

  He is survived by one son, Ayden Andrews; father, Darrell R. Andrews; two sisters, Donna A. Stone and husband, Scott of Siler City, Angel A. Dwyer and husband, John of Jamestown; niece and nephew, L'oreal and Andrew Jones; great-niece, Kiley Prestyn Dixon; and grandmother, Juanita Baxter Cox of Bennett.

  The family received friends Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the home of Darrell Andrews, 1273 Harold Andrew Road, Siler City.

  The funeral was held Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:30 at First Wesleyan Church, 608 N. 3rd Avenue, Siler City with Rev. Eddie McClure officiating. Burial followed in Bethlehem Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Snow Camp.

  Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund, % Pat Morgan, 5418 Garden Lake Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410.

ELVIN RAY PARKS, JR.

  Elvin Ray Parks, Jr., 81, of Greensboro, died Monday, December 28, 2009. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 410 North Holden Road, Greensboro. The family received friends immediately preceding the service from 1 to 2 p.m. in the church Gathering Space.

  Elvin was born February 10, 1928 in Gibson, NC, to the late Elvin Ray Parks, Sr. and Katherine Chisholm Parks. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served in the Navy in World War II.

  He and his first wife, Nancy Sue Thompson Parks, made Greensboro their home, and he was a booster and supporter of the Greensboro and Piedmont Triad area for the rest of his life. He worked for Starmount Company and Friendly Center for most of his career, eventually becoming President and CEO. He was also a co-owner of Elyns and of Imageweavers. He served on the board of directors of Starmount Forest Country Club, the Greensboro Merchants Association, the Piedmont Triad Partnership, and Junior Achievement, and as Chairman of the Board for Piedmont Triad Horizons, and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. He was a strong supporter and Board member of the Central NC School for the Deaf. He was awarded the Business Life Synergy Award and the Chamber of Commerce Spencer Love Award.

  Elvin was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church, and a member and supporter of several civic groups including the Lions Club and Rotary. He was an avid photographer and loved playing golf when he was younger, and going to his farm in Chatham County during his later life.

  Elvin was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Sue, and his sister, Mildred Herring. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Parks Hunter and husband Gaines of Greensboro; Katherine Parks Shenoy and husband Prabhakar “Blue” of Dale City, VA; and four grandchildren, Matthew Hunter, Anna Hunter, Ramnath “Ram” Shenoy, and John Shenoy. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Ann Rankin, his former wife, Lynne Parks Emery and her family, and many loving nieces and nephews.

  Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army of Greensboro, PO Box 5310, Greensboro, NC 27435.

  Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the family and condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick. com.

LOTTIE HANCOCK  PURVIS

  Mrs. Lottie Hancock Purvis, 88, of Bennett died Saturday, (01-02-10) at Chat-ham Hospital in Siler City.

  Funeral services were held at  2 p.m. Tuesday, (01-05-10), at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Booker and Dr. Curtis Barbery officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Purvis was a Guilford County native, a retired floor lady at Ithaca Mills in Robbins and the widow of Vernon Purvis.

  Survivors include daughter,  Helen P. Ferree of Oak Island; sons, Dr. Henry Purvis and wife Kim of Sanford, Hoyle Purvis and wife Ally of Bennett. There are 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren;  sister, Rachel Cagle of Asheboro; and brother, Ray Hancock of Morton, Illinois.

  Visitation was held Monday, January 4, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett

  Memorials may be directed to Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Road, Bennett, NC 27208.

ROBERT “BOB”  GLEN RECTOR

  Winston-Salem – Mr. Robert “Bob” Glen Rector, 75, formerly of Sanford, died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born in Gaston County, NC on February 3, l934, he was the son of the late Carl and Nell Rector. Bob and his loving wife, the late Margaret R. Rector, lived in Siler City, for 20 years where they raised their three daughters. Bob was a member of the Siler City Jaycees, the Masonic Lodge, where he served as the Grand Patron, the Shrine Club, and many business associations. Bob was an important part of the Construction Management program at East Carolina University where he was a member of the board that started the program and was very proud of this accomplishment. He was employed by American South Contractors of Sanford and was a member of their board until his death. Bob was a devoted husband and father and was loved deeply by his three daughters. They will miss him greatly, but have wonderful memories that will last forever.

  Bob Rector is survived by his daughters: Ann Slade and husband Tom of Raleigh, Bobbie Johnston and husband Mitchell of Leesburg, VA, and Debi Parker and husband Tim of Advance; eight grandchildren, and four great-children. He is also survived by two brothers Ted (Betty) Rector of Charlotte,  and Gene (Nancy) Rector of Macon, GA.

  The funeral took place Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford, with burial following at Buffalo Cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral at Miller-Boles Funeral Home.

  In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016; or to the First Baptist Church of Sanford, Capital Improvement Fund, 202 Summitt Dr., Sanford, NC 27330.

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

  Miller-Boles Funeral Home is serving the family.

SYLVIA L. BURNS

  Sylvia L. Burns, 88, died peacefully December 30, 2009 at the Hospice House, 501 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.

  A long time resident of Lake Monticello, Sylvia was a member of Effort Baptist Church in Palmyra. She grew up in Siler City, North Carolina -  Southern California was her home for forty years. She served in the Women’s Appointed Volunteer Emergency Services (WAVES) during World War II, after which she resumed her teaching career in North Carolina and California.  She also taught U. S. military dependents in Japan and Germany.

  Two brothers, Carlos and Robert Burns, and many nieces and nephews survive her.  Her family and friends will miss Sylvia.  A private service will be held in Siler City, North Carolina.

  Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Monticello Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Court, Palmyra, Virginia 22963; or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911.

  Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com

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