Area Obituaries 

BONNIE HUSSEY HILL

  Mrs. Bonnie Hussey Hill, 93, of Bennett  died Tuesday (02-23-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held  at 2 p.m. Saturday (02-27-10) at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Gelsthorpe, Rev. Joe Drum, and Rev. Todd Brown officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery .

  Mrs. Hill was a Moore County native, and a retired spinner with 28 years of service with Klopman Mills in Ramseur. She was a member of  Fall Creek Baptist Church where she was a member of the W.M.U. and choir. She was the widow of J. B. Hill.

  Survivors include a daughter, Betty Hill  Fortune of Burlington; son, Billy T. Hill of Kernersville; two grandchildren and three  great-grand-children.

GOLDIE EVELYN KIVETT

  Goldie Evelyn Kivett, 92, Siler City died Thursday, (02-25-10).

  The funeral was held Sunday, (02-28-10) at 2:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

  Miss Kivett was born December 3, 1917, the daughter of Walter Raleigh and Maggie Florence McKeithan Kivett. She was a native of Chatham County, retired from Glendale Hosiery, and a member of Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Stedman, Roland and Harold; sisters, Lillie, Joyce and Betty.

  She is survived by one brother, Hamuel “Hamp” Kivett of Bennett.

JOSIE LEE BALDWIN

  Josie Lee Baldwin, 76, died Tuesday (02-23-10).

  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Terrell’s Chapel AME Zion Church.

  Mrs. Baldwin was a native of Chatham County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Bertha Baldwin. She attended Chatham County Schools and was a member of Terrell’s Chapel AME Zion Church, where she was a member of the missionary department and the deacon board. She retired from Ketchum Laboratories and Enenemann’s Bakery in Long Island, NY.

  Survivors include her daughter, Karen Brown; sisters, Helen Baldwin, Annie Belle Baldwin, both of Pittsboro; brothers, Frank Baldwin, Clyde Baldwin, both of Burlington; and one grandchild.

CHARLES WINFRED “BUM” TRIPP

  Charles Winfred “Bum” Tripp, 77, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, (02-27-10)  at his home.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, (03-01-10), at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Faust and Pastor Jackie Green presiding.  Interment followed in the church cemetery. 

  A Chatham County native, Mr. Tripp was born March 12, 1932 to Garland J. and Lillie Dixon Tripp.  He was retired from the housing maintenance department of UNC, Chapel Hill. after 28 years of service, and  was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

  Survivors include his wife, Betty Richardson Tripp; daughters, Shelby Harris, Kristie Foushee, both of Pittsboro; sister, Nancy Gordon of Siler City; and two grandchildren.

  Pallbearers were Cadle Cooper, JW Hill, Rodney Durham, Preston Durham, Jeff Wheeler and Kevin Donneghan.  Honorary pallbearers were Bernie Williams and Billy York.

  Online condolences may be made at www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

RUTH BULLARD LAWRENCE

  Ruth Bullard Lawrence, 75, of Moncure died Friday (02-26-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday (03-01-10) at Rogers Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Burial followed in the Haywood Independent Bible Church Cemetery.

  Survivors include her husband, John Harvey Lawrence; daughter Carol Beasley of Moncure; sons, Joe Lawrence of Grifton, Donald Merle Lawrence, John “Lynn” Lawrence, all of Moncure; sisters, Rachel Kelly of Cameron, Felicia Overton of Sanford; brothers, Wayne Bullard, Pat Bullard, Lester Bullard, all of Sanford; and five grandchildren.

  Online condolences to: www.rogerspickard.com.

  Memorial contributions may be made to the Haywood Independent Bible Church Cemetery Fund.

CHRISTINE PILKINGTON PERKINS

  Mrs. Christine Pilkington Perkins, 93, formerly of Pittsboro, died Friday (02-26-10) at Careview Rest Home in Snow Camp.

  Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (03-01-10) at Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ray Gooch officiating. 

  Mrs. Perkins was born July 6, 1916 in Chatham County, the daughter of I.C.H. and Maggie Cheek Pilkington.   A seamstress, she retired from Chatham Mills with over 35 years of service, and    was a member of Pittsboro Baptist Church.

  Mrs. Perkins is survived by her son Arthur Lee Perkins of Pittsboro; two grandchildren, and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Perkins; and sisters, Selma Cheek and Allene Cheek.

  Memorial donations may be made to Careview Rest Home,  2701 Moon Lindley Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349.

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

DEWEY MARSH, JR.

  Dewey Marsh, Jr., 74, of Siler City died Friday (02-26-10) at UNC Hospital.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Harris Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Scotton and Rev. Christine Dark officiating.

  Mr. Marsh was a native of Chatham County and a member of Harris Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was a musician, president of the usher board, Sunday school superintendent and a trustee. He was a former employee of Marsh Auto Parks and the NAPA Store.

  Survivors include his wife, Linda Faye Marsh; sons, Sylvester Rodgers of Greensboro, Scottie Marsh of Bear Creek, William Marsh of Siler city: sisters, Martha Peoples, Eunie Mae Walden, both of Siler City, and Lossie Glover of Washington, DC.

ROBERT WAYNE TRIPP, SR.

  A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held for Robert Wayne Tripp, Sr. at 2 p.m. Saturday (03-06-10) at Merritt’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Farrington Point Road for family and friends.

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the American Lung Cancer Association in Bob’s memory.

CALEY LUNDY MITCHELL

  Caley Lundy Mitchell, 81, of New Hill died Saturday (02-27-10) at Wake Medical, Cary Hospital.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (03-02-10) at New Elam Christian Church with Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.  

  Mr. Mitchell was born May 22, 1928 in Chatham County, the son of the late Earlie Mitchell and Arzona Stone Mitchell. He was a retired cabinetmaker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jennie Pierce and brother, Laddie Mitchell.

  Survivors include his wife, Edith Ann Thrift Mitchell of the home; brothers, Benson Mitchell of Pittsboro, Homer Mitchell and Earlie Mitchell, both of New Hill.

ADA MAE PRATT

  Ms. Ada Mae Pratt, 76, of Pittsboro died Tuesday (02-23-10) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.

  Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday (02-28-10) at Evans Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev. Kenneth Swann officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

   Ms. Pratt was a member of Evans Chapel Church where she was a member of the choir and class leader. She attended beautician school in Greensboro and was a assistant teach in New York.

  Survivors include a daughter, Theresa Alston of Siler City; sons, Alonza Pratt of Tennessee, Reuben Pratt of Greensboro, Roscoe Pratt of Carthage, Darrell Pratt of Asheville; sister, Connie DeGraffenreidt; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

LEE FOSTER WEATHERS

  Lee Foster Weathers, 73, of Pittsboro died Saturday (02-27-10) at his residence.

  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (03-06-10) at C.E. Willie Funeral Chapel in Pittsboro. There will be no wake.

  Mr. Weathers was born November 2, 1936 in Chatham County, the son of the late Luther Weathers and Henrietta Lee (Alston).

  Condolences to:  cewilliefun

eralservice.com.

SHIRLEY JANE ROUGHSEDGE  EDWARDS

  Shirley Jane Roughsedge Edwards, 84, died in Pittsboro on Saturday (02-20-10).

  The memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Arvyette Patterson at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, with a reception to follow at the funeral home

  A native of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Mrs. Edwards was born September 19, 1925 to Charles Daniel and Bertha Richards Mueller Roughsedge.  A lifelong Presbyterian, she was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Morris Edwards  and a sister, Marion Wilchek. 

  Survivors include   a daughter, Joanne Kochis of Pittsboro; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  

  Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice, 3200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604-1699.

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

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

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JAMES EVERETTE SIZEMORE, SR.

  James Everette Sizemore, Sr., 84, of 4469 Old U.S. Hwy 421 N, Siler City, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family.

  Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Brush Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. Al Martin and Rev. Patrick Fuller officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Randolph Honor Guard.

  Mr. Sizemore was a Chatham County native, a son of the late Floyd and Florence Brewer Sizemore, and a 1943 graduate of Bonlee High School. He retired as Body Shop Foreman at Chatham Motors after which he operated an independent body shop at his home until his death. He was a World War II Army Veteran and saw service in the European Theatre.

  Mr. Sizemore was very active in his church, having served as a deacon, choir member, and was church treasurer for 45 years. He was an avid NASCAR and Chevrolet fan.

  He was predeceased by Nancy Spence Sizemore, his wife of 62 years.

  Survivors include his daughter, Jenny McPherson and husband Gerald of Liberty; son, James Everette Sizemore, Jr. and wife Margo of Bear Creek; grandsons, Jerry L. McPherson of Liberty, Cliff Sizemore and wife Megan of Bear Creek; granddaughter, Kate Seningen and husband Ryan of Charleston, S.C.;  great-granddaughters, Raelyn Sizemore and Ella Gray Seningen; sisters, Betty S. King and husband Charles of Siler City, Nancy S. Williamson and husband Benny of Bear Creek; brother, Ronny Sizemore and wife Belinda of Bear Creek;  special friends, Doug Deaton,  Barrett Smith; and his faithful pet and companion, Molly.

  Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett.

  Memorials should be made to: Brush Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207.

MARCELLE OLHAM FIELDS COBLE

  Marcelle Oldham Fields Coble, 84, of 1286 Sandy Branch Road, Bear Creek died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Care View Rest Home, Snow Camp.

  Mrs. Coble was born June 29, 1925 the daughter of Stephen and Ida Phillips Oldham. She was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of Bonlee High School and a retired employee of Glendale Hosiery after 35 years of service. She was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church where she was the former choir director. Marcelle enjoyed shopping, sewing and working with ceramics. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Roy Fields; a brother, Earl Oldham; sister, Azelene Fields; a nephew, Allen Fields; and a niece, Joan Beal.

  She is survived by her husband, William "Will" Paul Coble; step-son, William H. "Hal" Coble and wife, Shirley of Liberty; step-daughter, Pamela Gail Bateman and husband, Bud of Liberty; nephews, Philip Fields of Columbia, SC, Tim Fields of Crawfordville, FL, Lane Oldham of High Point, Craig Oldham of High Point; five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson.

   The family  received friends Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6- 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Friday, February 26, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Sandy Branch Baptist Church, 715 Sandy Branch Church Road., Bear Creek with Rev. Jim Wall and Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. Burial  followed in the church cemetery.

  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1414 East Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344; or Care View Rest Home, 2701 Moon-Lindley Road, Snow Camp, NC, 27349.

MARGARET JOHNSON BEANE

Fayetteville - Mrs. Kenneth Eugene Beane, the former Annie Margaret Johnson, was born on 17 February, 1928, the daughter of Harvey Frank and Lela Mae Johnson died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1945 of Siler City High School. She also graduated from the UNCG Business School. She worked at banks at Siler City and Graham, NC. On 22 December, 1946, she married Chaplain Kenneth Eugene Beane of Siler City. Her family includes son, Kenneth E. Beane, Jr., who died in 2008 and his wife, Maureen O'Rourke Beane and their daughters, Melissa Beane Chambliss and husband, Trey of Roanoke, VA, Maria Beane of the home; son Richard Frank Beane who died in 2003 and his wife, Irene Roberts Beane and their daughters, Jennifer Beane and Amanda Beane Perez and husband, William, great-granddaughter, Haley Perez of the Myrtle Beach area, South Carolina; brother Clyde E. Johnson, deceased and his wife Golda Kimrey Johnson of Siler City.

  She accompanied her United States Air Force Chaplain husband to serve military personnel and their family members at bases in Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Texas, California,  Florida and overseas at Turkey and Japan. On the occasion of the retirement of her husband from active duty with the United States Air Force, she was presented a certificate of appreciation signed by General John D. Ryan, Chief of Staff, from the United States Air Force for having earned grateful appreciation for her own unselfish, faithful, and devoted service and her unfailing support and understanding that helped make possible her husband's lasting contribution to the Nation. She also accompanied her husband to serve Methodist Churches at Maxton, Swepsonville, Fayetteville, Coats, Parkton, and Buie, NC. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and Christian with a sweet loving spirit.

  A memorial service was held in the Smith & Buckner Chapel on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. with Chaplain Kenneth E. Beane and Rev. Eric Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery.

HAZEL COX FIELDS

  Hazel Ann Cox Fields, 70, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2010 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

 An 11 a.m. graveside service was held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City for immediate family and friends.

  A Lee County native, Hazel was born October 13, 1939 to James and Mary Kate Willett Cox, both deceased. She worked as a nurse for over 25 years before retiring in 2008. She enjoyed reading, knitting, making jewelry and crafting birdhouses. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Beal.

  She is survived by her husband, Richard (Buck) Fields; one daughter, Laura and husband, Mike Nix of Shallotte; sons, Gregg Fields and wife, Kris of McLeansville, Rick Fields and wife, Debbie of Siler City; grandchildren, Sara Nix, Grayson Fields, Aubrey Fields, Mattie Fields, Adam Fields; sisters, Elsie Smith of Hillsborough, Rachel Smith of Siler City, Opal Masood of Concord; and brother, Mike Beal of Kinston. A special thanks to Lori Howell of Lee County Hospice.

  The family received friends Monday, March 1, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice of Lee County, 1005 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330.

ALMA CLARK TEAGUE

  Alma Clark Teague, 94, of 780 Pearlyman Teague Road, Siler City died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City.

  Mrs. Teague was born June 5, 1915, the daughter of Vet and Mary Newlin Clark. She  was a native of Chatham County,  a homemaker and dairy farmer. She was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for the Mae Dorsett Class and nursery director. She enjoyed cooking and spending time doing yard work. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Pearlyman; a son, Raymond; brothers and sisters, Paul, Eunice, Jerome, and Ben.

  She is survived by three sons, Ronald Teague and wife, Sue of Siler City, Ralph Teague and wife, Jane of Midland, Roger Teague and wife, Pam of Wilmington; three sisters, Josephine Hinshaw of Burlington, Frances Allen of Burlington, Kathleen York of Ramseur; three brothers, Clyde Clark of Siler City, Frank Clark of Siler City, Ralph Clark of Alamance; grandchildren, Brian, Michael, Jeffrey and Lisa Teague of Siler City, Meredith Hargett of Gibsonville, Melissa and Mike Teague of Siler City; Matthew and Eryn Teague of Wilmington; and eleven great-grandchildren.

  The family  received friends Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344 with Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial followed in Loves Creek  Cemetery.

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

ALBERT FRANKLIN BARNETTE, II

  Albert Franklin Barnette, II of Moncure left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. Left to cherish his memory include his wife of  30 years, Linda Marie Echols Barnette; daughters, Alison Bree Barnette, Lindsay Nicole Barnette; son, Adam Brent Barnette; and the latest blessing, a precious granddaughter, Natalie Marie Barnette, all of Moncure.

  Being especially proud of his home state of West Virginia, he often spoke that he was born and raised in St. Albans, WV. Born on November 5, 1948 to Albert F. and Nannie Georgia Barnette, preceding him in death, as well as a brother, Sherwood Barnette (Jean). He is survived by brothers Don Barnette (Wilma) of Cleveland, Georgia, Mike Barnette (Sarah) of Scott Depot, and a sister Janette Barnette of Alameda, California, along with cherished nieces and nephews.

  Bert graduated from West Virginia State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. After beginning his career in public accounting with Tuckwiller and Gleason CPA’s, he began a 36-year career in healthcare finance. Serving 18 years at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV, as Assistant Vice President of Finance and leaving to work at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, WV. He assisted in positive financial growth as Chief Financial Officer for 10 years at Summersville Memorial Hospital, Summersville, WV and also, Barnwell County Hospital, Barnwell, South Carolina. Bert was instrumental in the recent expansion and construction of Chatham County Hospital, Siler City.

  Professional affiliation include Past President of the WV Chapter of Healthcare Financial Management Association and 2005-2006 President of Chatham County United Chamber of Commerce.

  Bert was an avid sports fan and attended many WVU football games. He coached his children’s basketball and soccer games. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the beach, ski trips in the mountains, jet skiing on the lake, and a day on the golf course was always good.

  His faith was strong and he was active in church. Bert’s presence filled a room, always positive and full of laughter. He loved and was loved, and will be missed immensely.

  A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Hall-Wynne Funeral service in Pittsboro.

  Online condolences may be made at www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries”.

EVIE KATHRYN JUDGE

  Miss Evie Kathryn Judge, 7 year old daughter of Adam and Emily Thomas Judge  of Pittsboro, went from being an earthly angel to a heavenly angel on Sunday night, February 28, 2010 after waging a courageous fight against brain tumors.

  Evie was born at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill on January 19, 2003 and had bravely and fearlessly fought cancer since her first brain tumor at 19 months of age, another at age 6, and her most recent one just over 4 days ago.  She lived her entire life in Chatham County.   Evie enjoyed learning and loved school as a first grader at Pittsboro Elementary.  Although her time here was brief, her zest for life impacted those around her and in her community tremendously.  She loved playing outside with her friends and sidewalk chalk with her “Poppy”.  Evie liked to draw and color, watching Spongebob, loved going to the beach, and always enjoyed going out to eat at Virlie’s on Friday night.

  Surviving, in addition to  her parents Adam and Emily, are Evie’s grandparents, Rusty and Sharon Thomas and Kay Judge  all of Pittsboro; great-grandparents, Marie Mitchell and Gladys Thomas of Pittsboro; aunts and uncles Kady and Philip Nearing of Denver, CO and Aimee and Matt Allred of Summerfield; cousins Jacob and Luke Nearing, Lindsey and Thomas Wheeler and Jake Allred.  Preceding Evie in death were great-grandfathers Bob Mitchell and Julian Thomas.

  Evie’s life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Emmaus Baptist Church with Pastors Chris Gambos and Steve Moore presiding.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

  Friends may visit with the family in the church fellowship hall following the service.

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

  Memorials may be sent to either the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28860 (donations@www. ptbfus.org);  or to the NC Children’s Promise,  Campus Box 7220, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7220.

  Arrangements for Miss Evie are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service of Pittsboro. 

JANICE “CAROL” POWERS

 Janice “Carol” Powers, 60, of Candor,  formerly of Bennett, died Tuesday (02-16-10) at First  Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday (02-19-10) at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church   with Rev. Chuck Roland officiating. Burial followed in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

  Miss Powers was a native of Randolph County, formerly worked at Tie Rite Neckwear  and attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

  Survivors include brothers, Dwight F. Powers of Bennett, Kenneth W. Powers of Goldston, Roger K. Powers of Candor; and sister, Jackie Davis of Bennett.

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family, Cfo Dwight F. Powers, 8300 Curtis Powers Road, Bennett, N.C. 27208.

MARGARET BEAL BRADY

  Margaret Beal Brady, 86, of Robbins, died Wednesday, (02-17-10) at St. Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines.

  Funeral services were held Saturday, (02-20-10) at 2 p.m. at Fair Promise United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ken Buckingham and Rev. Kenneth Bouldin officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Brady was born October 11, 1923 in Lillington,  the daughter of Herbert and Ethel Sneed Beal. She was a homemaker and member of Fair Promise United Methodist Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Brady, Sr.; a son, Wayne Brady; and a brother, Ralph Beal.

  Survivors include daughters, Sheila B. Reid of Bear Creek, Newell B. Lucas of Sanford; sons, Harold Eugene Brady of Asheboro, Roger Brady, Tony Brady, both of Siler City, Barry Brady of Seagrove, Marcus Brady, Jr., Herbert Brady, Gary Brady, all of Robbins; sister, Ruth B. Brewer;  twenty-one grandchildren, thirty great-grand-children, and two great-great- grandchildren.
  Memorials may be made to St. Joseph of the Pines, 103 Gossman Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

BARBARA ANN PALMER

  Ms. Barbara Ann Palmer, 67, of Sanford died Thursday (02-11-10) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.

  Funeral services were held ag 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 at Taylors Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Eugene Staton officiating.

  Ms. Palmer attended Chatham County schools, was a member of Taylors Chapel Church and worked for Carolina Poultry.

  Survivors include children, Janice Coggins of Sanford, Lemetrius Peaches Staton of Pittsboro, Drusilla Coggins, Beverly Marsh, both of Goldston; bothers, Charles Palmer of Wildwood, NJ, Leo Palmer of Sanford; and ten grandchildren.

CHARLES WAYNE CRABTREE

  Charles Wayne Crabtree, 53, of Carthage, died Sunday (02-21-10) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, (02-26-10) at Calvary Baptist Church near Robbins with Dr. Zeb Moss and Rev. Roger Riffe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Crabtree was  a  Moore county native and an employee of Lewis Tree Company.

  Survivors include daughters, Kisha Dawn Crabtree, Alissa Ann Crabtree, both of the home; son, Kevin Wayne Crabtree of the home;  sisters, Helen Maness of Siler City, Louise Preslar of Biscoe, Edna Brown of Bear Creek, Linda Coward of Seagrove; brothers, Herman, Jerry , and Junior Crabtree, all of Robbins, and twelve grandchildren.

  The family will be at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett Thursday (02-25-10) from 6-8 p.m. and other times at the home.

RAYMOND KERMIT BOULDIN, SR.

  Mr. Raymond Kermit Bouldin, Sr., 82, of Pittsboro  died Monday (02-22-10) at the Laurels of Chatham.

  The funeral service for Mr. Bouldin will be conducted by Pastor Steve Moore at 2 p.m. Thursday, (02-25-10) at Emmaus Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery.   Following the service, friends may visit with the family in the church fellowship hall.

  Mr. Bouldin was born in Chatham County May 19, 1927, the son of James Frank and Elizabeth Creed Bouldin.   He was the owner of Raymond Bouldin Construction Company, a member of Emmaus Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School superintendant, served on the building committee, and sang in both the choir and also with the Emmaus Gospel Band.  

  Survivors include his wife, Estelle Brooks Bouldin; son Ray Bouldin of Pittsboro; daughters Merle Bouldin Gaines of Pittsboro, Gloria Bouldin Tolliver of Salisbury, and Joyce Bouldin Sirls of Pittsboro; brothers, Arthur Bouldin, Elmer Bouldin, both of Pittsboro, Rev. J.R. Bouldin of Bear Creek; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

  Memorials may be sent to either Emmaus Baptist Church, 2430 Silk Hope-Gum Springs Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312; or the Pittsboro Christian Village, 1825 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

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

  Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel, of Pittsboro, NC 27312.   

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NITA BUCKNER HONEYCUTT

  Nita Buckner Honeycutt, 90, of Pittsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her residence.
Nita was born July 1, 1919 in Madison County, North Carolina. Daughter of the late Charles and Julia Marshbanks Buckner of Durham, she was seventh of five boys and four girls. She was married to Murl J. Honeycutt who preceded her in death.

  She has been a resident of Chapel Hill for more than 50 years and attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Over the years she had a day nursery and sewed hundreds of costumes for Mrs. Bagby’s ballet classes. She worked at Belks for 26 years until she retired.

  The last five years she has lived with her son and his wife in Pittsboro.

  She is survived by her sister, Athaleen Buckner of Carrboro; her children, Randall and Lynn Honeycutt of Statham, GA, Linda and Dwight McAlister of Chapel Hill, Aaron and Mary Honeycutt of Pittsboro, and Larry and Kitty Honeycutt of West Jefferson; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

  Visitation was held Saturday, February 20 at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Services were held at 3 p.m. with interment following in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

  Memorial gifts may be made to Mount Carmel Baptist Church Shelter Fund or UNC Hospice.

  Walker’s Funeral Home of Chapel Hill, 120 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 is assisting the Honeycutt family.

J.E. (EDWARD) BOOTH

  In the midst of a full and vibrant life at 93, John Edward Booth, slipped his earthly bonds amid the caring comfort of family and friends. He is mourned by the village of all he ever met and knew.  

  He was born July 31, 1916 on the southeastern edge of Wake County, the son and fifth child of Levie Womble and Colon Booth. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Swannie Bailey Booth, his son, Doyle Edward Booth and his brothers and sisters, W. Jennings Booth, Golda Booth, Alvin Booth, Bernie W. Booth, H. Leon Booth, Hazel Booth Davis Hummer, and G. Worth Booth.  He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Booth Butler and husband, Ian Whittier Butler, his grandson, Ian Roe Stewart and wife, Wendy McDonald Stewart, great-grandson, Landon Thomas Stewart and many generations of nieces and nephews.

  Edward moved with his family to the northeastern edge of Chatham County in 1928, where his father had followed the opportunity to harvest timber on the land which was to become Duke Hospital. He graduated from the historic Green Hope High School (Cary) where he was class valedictorian.  He was enrolled in NC State University but family obligations made it impossible for him to attend. Instead he took over the family lumber business as the third generation to pursue that occupation. He then bought an adjoining property to that of his family and lived on those lands for a total of 82 years.

  He and Swannie were married in 1940 and worked together to build his business.  He was a recognized authority in forestry for his knowledge of timber management and his ability to accurately assess the value of a tract of timber and to maximize the yield--a task performed today by computer. He was active in the affairs of Chatham County and served on the Planning Board and the Forestry Extension Program. He was pleased to work with NC State in the Department of Soil Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The J. Edward Booth Field Learning Laboratory facility was dedicated in 2007 in recognition of his contribution.

  A man of impeccable integrity, he was known for his brilliance, his judgment, his discipline and his passion for hard work.    He had a great love of people and spent his life doing for others--his greatest pleasure.

  The family welcomed friends at his home at 8794 NC Hwy 751, Durham. Visitation was at Apex Funeral Home on Saturday, February 20 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Apex, where he was a near lifetime member and deacon in his earlier years. Burial followed in the church cemetery toward which he devoted much time and effort for its restoration and perpetuation. A reception followed after the services for those who wished to share time with the family.

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1288 Mt. Pisgah Church Road, Apex, NC 27523; or to the Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 12224, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

  Online condolences to:  http://www.apexfuneral.com.

JOYCE PHILLIPS LEONARD

  Joyce Phillips Leonard, 82, of 1101 Lake Drive, Siler City died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

  Mrs. Leonard was born November 10, 1927, the daughter of Robie Elon and Alice Verna Hall Phillips, Sr. She was a native of Chatham County and a retired accountant for Townsends with 30 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher, member of the finance board and a member of the Esther Sunday School Class. Joyce served as Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.

  She is survived by her husband, John L. Leonard of the home; one son, Phil Leonard and wife, Ann of Siler City; one daughter, Sharon Leonard of Asheboro; three brothers, Robie E. Phillips, Jr. and wife, Emogene of Siler City, Glenn Phillips, Sr. and wife, Gladys of Goldsboro, Greg Phillips and wife, Judy of High Point; granddaughters, Taylor Harris and husband, Tim of Siler City, Laurin Deaton and husband, Zach of Siler City, Mary Brooke Leonard of Greensboro; great-grandsons, Luke Deaton, Bowman Harris; and several nieces and nephews.

  The family  received friends Monday, February 22, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.  at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11  a.m.  at First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City with Rev. Tony Capehart and Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial  followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Siler City.

  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.

SADIE G. CRUTCHFIELD

  Sadie Green Crutchfield, 89, of 2390 Parks Cross Roads Church Road, Ramseur, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. 

  Memorial graveside services were held at  12 p.m., Tuesday at Parks Crossroads Christian Church, Ramseur with Rev. Randy Kelley officiating. She was a Stanley county native,  retired from General  Electric and a member of Parks Crossroads Christian Church.

  Survivors include daughter, Linda Caudle Moser and husband, Stephen of Ramseur; son, John D. Crutchfield, Jr., of Ramseur; sister, Dovie Green Brady of Ramseur; brothers, Joseph D. Evans of Boulder County, CO, Ed F. Evans of Stem; grandchildren, Mark S. Moser and wife, Annette, Donna M. Avelino and  husband Bill, all of Ramseur, Jon Brandon Crutchfield and wife, Amy of Staley; great-grandchildren, Morgan Crutchfield, Noah Crutchfield, both of Staley; Aaron Avelino, Ashley Avelino, Shelby Moser, all of Ramseur. The family  received friends following the service in the church fellowship hall, other times at the residence.

  Condolences may be made online at: www.timefor memory.com/loflin.

  Arrangements by Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur.

  Memorials may be made to  Parks Crossroads Christian Church, PO Box 1106, Ramseur, NC 27316.

 CARMINE A. PERRONE

  Carmine A. Perrone passed away peacefully on February 21, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

  Carmine was born to Italian immigrants, Rose and Dominick on November 11, 1927 in New York City where he lived and worked before retiring to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1988 and ultimately to Pinehurst, North Carolina in 2002.

  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Adelaide; daughter, Cathy Perrone of Bear Creek; son, Dominick Perrone of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren John, Jeff, Jennifer and five great-grandchildren.

  Carmine was a dedicated Fireman and Fire Chief of Bergenfield, NJ. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Prospect Fire Co NO 1, ATTN: Bergenfield Fire Department in Memory of Carmine Perrone, P.O. Box 45, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.

  Visitation will be held on February 28, 2010 at Frech Funeral Home in Dumont, New Jersey, followed by a church service the next day.

KIM E. ARCHER

  Kim E. Archer, 52, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at her home after an extended illness. Kim was born to Blanche Archer and the late Stanley Archer of Bordentown, New Jersey. She attended Bordentown Regional High School, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, obtaining a BS. in Horticultural Science. After working as a Gardener/Landscaper at Duke University and Fearrington Village, she started her own business, Kim Archer Gardens Inc.

  Survivors include her husband, Sean Rooney; her daughters, Rae Grace Hutchins (husband, Josh) of Raleigh, Leigh Grace of Pittsboro; her mother, Blanche Archer, now of Emerald Isle, NC; her older brother, Bruce Archer (wife, Evelyn Popp) of Chesterfield, NJ, her older sister Sally Archer (husband, Alan Waterman) of Roxbury, VT, younger brother, David Archer (wife, Becky) of Laurel, MD; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nephews.

  Kim was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for the joy and laughter that she brought to those around her. The family would like to give special thanks to all those who provided support, comfort, and love throughout Kim’s illness.

  Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC (919) 515-3132; Heifer International, (800) 422-0474; or the Sierra Club, NC Chapter (919) 833-8467.

  A memorial will be held at Fearrington Village, Camden Park, Saturday, February 27 at 12:30 p.m. followed by a gathering at the General Store Café, Pittsboro at 2 p.m.

GEORGE EARL SHELTON

  Mr. George Earl Shelton, 64, of Liberty passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at his home.

  Mr. Shelton was the president and co-owner of S & J Plumbing and Electrical Supply in Siler City for over 27 years.  He was a member, Sunday School teacher, and a trustee of Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church.

  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2010 at Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church in Liberty with the Rev. John Gunter and Rev. A. J. Kendrick officiating.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, George Robert and Greta Mabe Shelton.

  Survivors include his wife, Janice P. Shelton; two sons, Kevin Shelton and wife, Jan of Liberty, Chris Shelton and wife, Jennifer of Level Cross; sisters, Pauline Hinshaw of Cary, Lee Thomas of Greensboro, Lucy Wilson of Liberty; brothers, Paul Shelton of High Point, Wade Shelton of Liberty, Jimmy Shelton of Liberty, Steve Shelton of Cary;  four grandchildren, Jack, Anna, Claire, and Andrew Shelton.

  At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church, 1093 Ferguson Road, Liberty, NC 27298.

  Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty has the honor of serving The Shelton Family.

PATRICIA STONE MENDENHALL BUCKNER

  Patricia Stone Mendenhall Buckner, 61, of 179 Bish Road, Siler City died Monday, February 22, 2010 at her residence.

  Mrs. Buckner was born May 20, 1948 in Forsyth County but lived most of her life in Chatham County. She was a member of Brookdale Baptist Church and enjoyed working with children. Pat was active in local community activities including Relay for Life and Red Hatters. She loved her family, church and friends. Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, Mike Mendenhall, a sister, Sharon Burnette and her beloved grandmother, Blanche Stone.

  She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Mickey" Buckner;  three sons, Timothy Michael Mendenhall and wife, Jennifer DiMeo Mendenhall of Oak Ridge, Thomas Wayne Mendenhall and wife, Jennifer Clark Mendenhall of Woodstock, GA, Jeffrey Cameron Mendenhall of Waynesville; mother, Mamie Stone Collins of Tobaccoville; one sister, JoDonna Smitherman of Winston- Salem; grandchildren, Cameron, Nova, Madison, Andrew, Keller and Aaron; step-daughters, Michelle Buckner Evans and husband, Matt of Raleigh, and Nichole Buckner Conrad and husband, Josh of Bonlee.

  The family  received friends Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the family home. The funeral will be Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Brookdale Baptist Church, P. O. Box 428, Siler City with Rev. Christopher St. Jean and Rev. Randy Queen officiating. Burial will follow in Loves Creek Baptist Cemetery, Siler City.

  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009; or West Chatham Relay for Life, c/o Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.

CATHERINE BROWN STEVENS

  Catherine Brown  Stevens, 78, of Bennett, died Wednesday, (02-10-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held at  11 a.m., Saturday (02-13-10), at  Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Rev. Mark Strickland and Bobby Baxter, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Stevens was a Randolph County native, retired from Glendale Hosiery and a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church.

  Survivors include her husband, Ashley Binkley of the home; son, Kenny Baxter of Bennett; sisters, Ruby Branson, Linda Albright, both of Siler City, Velma Welch of Farmer, Irene McNeill of Coleridge, Linda Brown of Seagrove; brothers, Junior Brown and Ronnie Brown, both of Bennett; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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

MARY MOORE McCLINTOCK

  Mrs. Mary Moore McClin-tock, 75, of Siler City passed away Thursday, (02-11-10) at Laurels of Chatham.

 The funeral service was held Monday, (02-15-10) at 10 a.m. at The Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty with Rev. Clarence Stone officiating. Burial followed in Gilmore Memorial Park.

  Mrs. McClintock was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mae Star Moore. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya Lee McClintock and a brother, Harold Moore.

  Surviving is her husband, Jack Daniel McClintock of the home; daughters, Brenda Howell of Siler City, Jane Presnell of Liberty; son, John David McClintock of Winston-Salem; brothers, Wade Moore of Climax, James Moore of Greensboro; eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

  Online condolences to: www.LoflinFH.com.

WALLACE LEE ROWLAND

  Mr. Wallace Lee Rowland, 82, died at his home in Pittsboro, Thursday,  (02-11-10).

  A private burial will be held after cremation.

  A native of Cambridge, Ohio, Mr. Rowland was born April 21, 1927, the son of Ivor Charles Rowland and Lura Lavaria Yountz Rowland.  He attended Duquesne University and Duke University.   He was a Seaman First Class in the US Navy during World War II,  and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC.

  Survivors include his wife, Betty Hoey Rowland; son, Jeffrey Ivor Rowland of Pittsboro; daughters, Bonnell R. Pitzer of Fremont, Christine R. Anthony of Gastonia; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

  In addition to his parents and siblings, Mr. Rowland was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Rae Dean.

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

HANNAH R. ALSTON

  Hannah R. Alston, 86 of Siler City died Thursday, (02-11-10) at her home.

  Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, (02-14-10) at Evans Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev. Swann officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  She was a native of Chatham County, a member of Evan’s  Chapel AME Zion Church, where she was a member of the Missionary Society, Pastor’s Aide Society, Lay Council, Home Missionary worker, and the Usher’s Ministry.

  Survivors include siblings, Vatie Siler, Marcellous Rodgers, Pauline Rodgers, Esther Marie McClain, all of Siler City, and Roland Rodgers of Snow Camp.

OMA ANDREWS CRUTCHFIELD

  Oma Andrews Crutchfield, 100,  of Moncure died Thursday (02-11-10) at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (02-14-10) at Moncure Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Garrett officiating. Burial was in Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. 

  Mrs. Crutchfield was a native of Bonlee, born February 11, 1910, the daughter of the late Charles Monroe and Stella Rives Andrews. She was a graduate of East Carolina Teacher’s College in Greenville, began her teaching career at Moncure School and retired from Moncure Elementary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Samuel Crutchfield.

  Survivors include a daughter, Jane C. Hunter of the home; son, Thomas Crutchfield of Raleigh; four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

  Memorials may be made to Moncure Baptist Church.

SHERRY E. HICKS

  Mrs. Sherry E. Hicks, 65, of Staley, died Sunday, (02-14-10) at her residence.

  Funeral  services will be held at 2 p.m.Thursday, (02-18-10) at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty, with Pastor Darrell Garner, officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Liberty. 

  Mrs. Hicks was the daughter of the late Charlie A. and Margaret Way Mabrey.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Robert Mabrey, Ronald Lee Mabrey; sister, Sandra K. Terrell; and step-son, Mike Hicks.

  Surviving is her husband, Bobby G. Hicks of the home; daughters, Deborah Lewis of Siler City, Laurie A. Mabe of High Point, Tara L. Reynolds of Robbins; son, Michael W. Mabe of Siler City; step-daughters, Lori Hicks of Staley, Jean Whitt of Liberty; one step-son, Greg Hicks of Siler City; seven grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

  The family received friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is serving the family. 

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MYRTLE WOMBLE JOHNSON

  Myrtle Johnson passed away on February 10, 2010 at Cambridge Hills of Pittsboro where she had been a resident for eight years.

  Funeral service was held at Smith & Buckner Funeral Chapel at 11 o'clock on Saturday, February 13, 2010 with Rev. Ray Gooch officiating. The family  received friends at the Smith & Buckner Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.

  Myrtle was born December 30, 1912. She was a member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church. She retired from the Chatham County School System after managing the Paul Braxton School cafeteria for 25 years. She later worked in the dietary department at Brian Center Nursing Home in Siler City. She had many friends at both facilities.

  Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Womble; her husband, Oren T (Son) Johnson; a sister, Ruth Straughn and husband, Wilber and a brother, Frank Womble.

  Survivors are a son, Rufus Johnson, Sr. and wife, Linda;  a daughter, Peggy Johnson Cockman and husband, Billy;   grandchildren, Larry Cockman of Pittsboro, Kim Cockman, Kathy Wilson, Rufus Johnson, Jr. and wife, Sandi, Ginger Milholen and husband, Jeff;  great-grandchildren,  Katya Langdon, Will, Cole and Lilly Milholen, all of Siler City. She is also survived by cousins,  nieces and nephews who were very special to her.

  Myrtle also leaves behind Ray and Melissa Kelly along with the entire staff and the residents at Cambridge Hills of Pittsboro who were her extended family and Rev. Ray Gooch who was her special friend and such a blessing to her for many years.

  The family wishes to express their gratitude to family and friends for every act of kindness shown to us during "Ma Myrt's" sickness and death. The visits, cards, phone calls, food and most of all, the kind words and concerns were so appreciated!

  Memorials may be made to the UNC Hospice of Pittsboro, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 800, P O Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

LOUISE LEONARD ANDREWS

  Louise Leonard Andrews, 89, of 912 W. Fifth Street, Siler City died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.  She was born September 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Samuel Parker and the late Maude (Griffin) Leonard.

  Mrs. Andrews was a native of Nash County, retired from Michael's as a sales clerk and a homemaker. Louise was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church, the Women's Sunday school class #3 and the WMU. She was a volunteer at Chatham Hospital and SunBridge. Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. (Bob) Andrews.

  She is survived by one son, Robert Michael (Mike) Andrews, Sr. and wife, Janice of Siler City; one daughter, Deborah A. Barnhart and husband, David of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Robert Michael Andrews, Jr. and wife, Mary-Douglas of Siler City,  James Stephen (Jamie) Andrews of Siler City; two granddaughters, Erin Anne Barnhart and Rachel Lindsey Barnhart, both of Atlanta, GA.; three great grandchildren, Kennedy Deaton Andrews, Robert Michael Andrews, III and Mary-Maxton Andrews.

 The family received friends Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church and other times at the home of Mike and Janice Andrews, 545 Pine Lake Drive, Siler City. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Street, Siler City, N C 27344, with Rev. Bob Boyd, Rev. Randy Jetton and Dr. John Mark Batchelor officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Siler City, NC 27344;  or to the American Heart Association, MAA, Memorials & Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

  The family wishes to thank everyone at Coventry House, Chatham Hospital and all of her friends for their great care and loving friendship.

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

IRENE ALLEN SMITH

Only One Life;

I Soon Will Be Passed.
Only Whats Done

For Christ Will Last.

Siler City ---- Irene Allen Smith, 82, wife of the late Newby Walter Smith of Siler City, left her family and friends peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Chatham Hospital. The daughter of the late Henry Lee and Clemmie Mae Allen of Surry County, NC, she was born February 7, 1928.

  The funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 at West End United Methodist Church, 1104 North Chatham Avenue, officiated by Pastor Jim Whittaker. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

  Our Mom worked hard all her life starting with the FBI in 1945, retired with the Chatham County School System, and for the past nine years has enjoyed volunteering at Chatham Hospital. The past four years she received honor plaques recognizing her hours of dedication. She loved her family more than words could ever express and we all felt that love, but even more than that she loved her church. Her faith was so strong and true that it helped us in letting our loved one go to her final home. Her hobbies included baking wonderful pound cakes and sugar cookies for everyone she knew, working in her yard and embroidering. Even though she was ready to leave us here on earth, her steadfast and never changing faith has made this journey a little easier. We will miss this wonderful person.

  Mom is survived by one daughter, Doris Smith Payne and husband, Ben of Mebane; three sons, Walter Lee Smith and wife, Jule of Danville, CA, Allen Gray Smith and wife, Kathy of Clayton, John Glenn Smith and wife, Tracie of Snow Camp; six grandchildren, Amanda Sims, Kimberly Ritter and husband, D. J., John Glenn Smith II, Gray Smith, Calynn Smith, and Earvin Martinez; two great-grandchildren, Syndall and Brooks Sims. Surviving sister and brothers are Judy A. Cude of Winston-Salem, Joe Allen of Pfafftown, and Ray Allen of Arlington, TX.

  Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home and other times at the family home.

  Memorials may be directed to West End United Methodist Church, 1104 North Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.

ERMA ANDREW RICHARDSON

  Erma Andrew Richardson, 89, of, Mebane died Wednesday, (02-03-10) at Hospice & Palliative Care Center Of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington.

  Funeral services were held Saturday, (02-06-10) at 2 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery

   Mrs. Richardson was born July 31, 1920, the daughter of Albert Harlow and Fannie Alma Teague Andrew. She was a native of Franklin County and a long time resident of the Silk Hope Community. She was a homemaker, had worked as a part time teacher in the local schools, and was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class and served in various other positions. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ernest Richardson, son-in-law, Don Cole, and brother, Eugene R.  Andrew.

   Survivors include a  daughter, Marilyn Cole of Columbia, MD; son, Gary Douglas Richardson of Orlando, FL; sister, Malda A. Davis of Siler City; four granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren.

   Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance & Caswell Counties, P. O. Box 2122, Burlington, NC 27216.

DUSTIN RODNEY DAWSON

  Dustin Rodney Dawson, 24, of Emerald Isle, died Friday (02-05-10).

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (02-08-10) at Bynum United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Babajtis officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  A native of Moore County, Mr. Dawson was born March 21, 1985 and worked with his father in his Convenient Store.

  Survivors include his mother, Cherene Whitaker Dawson of Chapel Hill; father, Rodney Dawson of Emerald Isle; and his grandmother, Maxine Whitaker of Bynum.

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

THOMAS CLIFTON FOWLER

  Thomas Clifton Fowler, 74, of Leland, died Thursday (02-04-10) at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (02-07-10) at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moncure with Rev. Garland Smith officiating.  

  Mr. Fowler was born April 25, 1935, the son of the late Herbert Bryant and Dallie Lilly Smith Fowler. He was a retired truck driver.

  Survivors include his daughters, Karen F. Hill of Leland, Debbie Humphries of Cocoa Beach, FL; sons, Jay Fowler of Florence, SC, Milton Fowler of Orlando, FL, Ricky Fowler of Cocoa Beach, FL; sister, Helen F. Johnson of Garner; brothers, Harold Fowler of Fuquay Varina, Ray Fowler of Hickson, TN; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

REBECCA “BECKY” FOX ALLRED SEXTON

  Rebecca "Becky" Fox Allred Sexton, 77, of  Asheboro died Saturday, (02-06-10) at Randolph  Hospital.

  Funeral services were held Monday, (02-08-10) at 12 noon at Pugh Funeral Chapel with Pastor Joseph Brown officiating. Burial followed at Rocky River Baptist Church Cemetery.
  Mrs. Sexton was born November 12, 1932 in Siler City, the daughter of the late George Henry and Joy Fox Allred. She graduated from Siler City High School, attended Peace College, retired from Randolph Hospital  and was a member of Dogwood Acres Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Lloyd Allred and one sister, Helen Allred Steppe.
  Survivors include her husband, Harlan Ray Sexton, Sr.; daughter, Kathryn Key Fagg of Moravian Falls.

  Memorials may be made to Dogwood Acres Presbyterian Church, 1024 Park Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203; or Humane Society of Randolph County, P.O. Box 4384, Asheboro, NC 27204.
 Online condolences to: pughfuneralhome.com

MRS. UZNIA CAVINESS GARNER

  Mrs. Uznia Caviness Garner, 84, of Robbins,  died Monday (02-08-10) at her residence.

  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (02-11-10) at Beulah Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Jackson, Dr. Curtis Barbery, and Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Mrs. Garner was a Guilford County native, retired from Ithaca Mills in Robbins, and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband,  Russell Garner.

  Survivors include daughters, Diana Shields, Faye Garner, Vera Montjoy, Marilyn Garner, all of Robbins; sons, Danny Garner of Asheboro, Greg Garner of High Point;   sisters, Mrs. Inez Hussey,  Mrs. Lorette Cain, both of Robbins; eight grandchildren and seven great-grand-children.

  Visitation was held Wednesday (02-10-10) from 6-8 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett.

  Memorials should be directed to Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Road, Bennett, N.C. 27208.

HENRY BELL JOHNSON

  Henry Bell Johnson, 78, of Siler City died Sunday (02-07-10) at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.

  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (02-11-10) at Evans Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Kenneth Swann officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

  Mr. Johnson was a native of Chatham County, a WW II veteran , a retired employee of ParGas Company and Hickory Mountain Farms.

  Survivors include his wife, Billie Margaret Johnson; daughters, Patricia J. Glover, Trina Wiley, both of Siler City; sons, Henry Vann Johnson of Chapel Hill, Robie Johnson of Siler City, Clifford Johnson of Thomasville; sisters, Dorothy Crutchfield, Yvonne Johnson, Barbara Green, all of Siler City, Carolyn Stroud of Johnsonville, Helen Alston of High Point; brothers, Grady Johnson of Graham, Joe Daniel Johnson of Snow Camp, Leon Johnson of Siler City, Cedell Johnson of Pittsboro, five grandchildren and six great-grand-children.

  The family received visitors at the home of Robie Johnson, 520 Old Plank Road, Siler City.

  Farrar Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  

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EDNA LILLIAN WETZEL GESSNER

  Mrs. Edna Lillian Wetzel Gessner, 93, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on  February 6, 2010 from her home on Woolly Worm Dr. in Pittsboro.

  A native of Montgomery, PA, Mrs. Gessner was born to Joseph Albert Adam Wetzel and Anna Balsam Wetzel on February 28, 1916.  She retired from Whitner’s Department Store in Reading, PA where she was a clerk in the Silver department.  She was a member of the Siler City Gospel Hall.

  Mrs. Gessner is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jo Dickens Gessner of Pittsboro; a sister, Dorothy W. Strouss of Livonia, MI; grandchildren, Matt Gessner and wife Rebekah, Becky Hill and husband Nathan; and four great-grandchildren, Katherine and Madeline Gessner, Madison and Reagan Hill.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Elwood Gessner and a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Gessner.

  The service to celebrate Mrs. Gessner’s life was conducted by Pastor Charles Carter and Pastor Ron Randolph at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Griffin Chapel, in Pittsboro.  Interment  followed in Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.  Friends  visited with the family from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hickory Cove Bible Camp, 170 Ferguson Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681. 

  Online condolences may be posted at www.hallwynne.com, Select “Obituaries”.

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

CHRISTY BOWLES DOWD

  Christy Bowles Dowd, 55, of 1781 Alston Bridge Road, Siler City died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at her residence.

  Mrs. Dowd was born September 20, 1954, the daughter of Ronald E. and Elizabeth Shorter Bowles, Jr.

  Mrs. Dowd was a native of Prince Edward County, VA but had lived most of her life in Chatham County. She was a member of the Farmville Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Prince Edward Academy and Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA. She had been employed for 30 years as an Exceptional Children's Education Teacher of Chatham County, where she served as departmental chair person. Christy was awarded the teacher of excellence award in 2005.

  She is survived by her husband, Clyde "Buddy" A. Dowd, Jr.; two sons, Phillip Dowd of the home, Ryan Dowd of Raleigh; parents, Ronald and Elizabeth Bowles of Farmville, VA; two brothers, Phillip C. Bowles of Hanover, VA, David L. Bowles and wife, Lori of Carpenteria, CA; father-in-law, Clyde A. Dowd, Sr. and wife, Margaret of Siler City; nephew, Dalton L. Bowles; two nieces, Jessica and Caitlynn Bowles;  and one great-nephew, Brayden.

  The family  received friends Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.  at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Rives Chapel Baptist Church, 4338 Rives Chapel Church Road, Siler City with Rev. J. R. Bouldin and John Phillips officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.

  A special memorial fund will be set up for exceptional children in memory of Christy Dowd for Chatham County Schools, c/o Diane Campbell, 1982 Epps Clark Road, Siler City, NC 27344

TIMOTHY “TIM” BRUCE MORGAN

  Timothy “Tim” Bruce Morgan, 57, died of liver failure at his home in Pittsboro on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, surrounded by his partner, Samantha Birchard; his former wife and enduring friend, Katie Haywood; his longtime buddy, Don Basnight; and his dog, Tasha.

   Born on July 23, 1952, in Atlantic City, NJ, Tim was the adopted son of the late Fred Bruce and Ruth McNamee Morgan. Much of his youth was spent with his family in Amherst, MA, where his father worked as a professor of religion at Amherst College. Tim received his secondary education at Williston Academy, and while there he befriended and studied with renowned illustrator and wood-block engraver Barry Moser. He went on to graduate from Harvard University in 1975 with an A.B. degree in English. Tim was an avid and accomplished squash player and played in Harvard’s varsity league.

  Following graduation, Tim moved to Ossabaw Island off the coast of Savannah, GA, which at the time was privately owned and home of the Ossabaw Island Project, a program designed to provide a creative retreat for artists and academics. There he worked as a boat operator and general jack-of-all-trades. Following sale of the island to the state of Georgia in the late 1970s, Tim moved to Aiken, SC, where he began his own house-painting business.

  In 1988, Tim moved to Chapel Hill to be with his future wife, whom he had met in her hometown of Aiken. Tim and Katie were married in Pittsboro in 1995 and moved to Hillsborough in 1997. Following their divorce in 2004, Tim returned to Pittsboro, where in 2009 he met Samantha, with whom he resided until his death.

  Tim enjoyed the creativity involved in carpentry and home restoration, taking pleasure in making things beautiful, which he did brilliantly in his capacity as sole proprietor of Morgan Restoration. His work is marked by fine craftsmanship, imagination, and a distinctive flair for the whimsical.

  Tim’s other interests included flying (he received his pilot’s license in 2001), driving his Alfa Romeo convertible, and taking long walks along the shores of Jordan Lake with his long-abiding companion and perhaps his greatest love, his dog, Tasha.

  Other survivors include his sisters, Rebecca Morgan of Plymouth, MA, and Jill Morgan Marshall of White Hill, Nova Scotia.

  Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas. A memorial service is being planned for early spring.

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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