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 ANGIER
THURSTON "BUCK" JOHNSON, 87, Nov. 24. Arrangements by O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home, Lillington.
CARL P. "TRAIN'' MATTHEWS, 73, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Dafford Funeral Home, Dunn.
APEX
MARIE K. LOOSMAN, 65, of 1221 Shackleton Rd., Apex, died Sunday evening at Western Wake Medical Center in Cary. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 511 W. Williams St. (Hwy. 55) in Apex. Burial will be in the Apex Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Donald A. Loosman of the home; two daughters, Debbie West of Columbia, SC and Kathy Arthurs of Cary; a son, Donald K. Loosman of Cary; five grandchildren; two sisters and a brother.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Loosman's honor to the charity of one's choice.
MARIE K. LOOSMAN, 65, 1221 Shackleton Rd., Apex, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Apex Funeral Home.
LEO UTLEY, 50, Apex, Nov. 22. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Felton Grove. Burial, United Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements by Trice Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina.
BENSON
C. RAY CAMPBELL, 77, 5892 Benson-Hardee Rd., Benson, Nov. 24. Funeral 11 a.m., today, funeral home chapel. Burial, Devotional Gardens, Dunn. Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home.
CARY
WILLIAM ALLEN BERNSTEIN, 63, of 201 Haley House Ln., Cary, died Sunday. Mr. Bernstein was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 1939 to the late Joseph Bernstein and Clara Barron Bernstein. He was a computer programmer with IBM for 37 years before his retirement.
Mr. Bernstein is survived by his wife, Priscilla Gill Bernstein of Cary; two daughters, Beth Courtney and her husband, John of Raleigh and Marci Russell and her husband, Michael of Cary; two grandchildren, Matthew and Mia Russell.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245 or to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's St.
Condolences may be made to www.MeM.com.
WILLIAM A. BERNSTEIN, 63, 201 Haley House Lane, Cary, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street, Raleigh.
MR. LLEWELYN A. EDWARDS, 73, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2002. He was born in Oneida County, New York, on March 26, 1929, to Llewelyn and Lydia Edwards. He moved to Cary in 1986 coming from Hartford, NY. Mr. Edwards was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the Blind Veterans Association. He had worked for the UNIVAC Corp. in Utica.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife of 53 years, Adele N. Edwards; son, Llewelyn A. Edwards, Jr. of Florida; daughters, Cheryl A. Webb of Hawaii and Sandra E. Seth and her husband Dale of New York; brother, Richard Edwards and his wife Lydia of Cary; sister, Gloria Case and her husband Ed of Cary; seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; sister-in-law, Rita Edwards of New Hartford, NY
She was preceded in death by her brother, Arnold Edwards.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Apex with Fr. David Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Utica, New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Library for the Blind, State Library, 1811 Capital Blvd., Raleigh 27635.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Dr., Cary, NC. 919-467-8108
KENNETH ARNOLD FOWLER, 38, passed away with his family by his side, Sunday, November 24, 2002. A Funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 27th at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 804 High House Rd, Cary. Ken was born in Riner, VA and was a graduate of Auburn High School in Riner, VA. He also graduated with a business and marketing degree from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Ken had an entrepreneurial spirit and was involved in radio advertising, owning a limousine service, Interactive Concierge and recently Citysearch.com.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nelson Price and Ethel Bessie Mabry Fowler; Claude Willis and Ollie Mae Peak Dalton.
He is survived by his wife, Suguna Kothapalli Fowler of Cary; children, Sean Kenneth and Malli Kothapalli Fowler, both of the home; parents, Arnold Nelson and Mary Frances Fowler, of Riner, VA;in-laws, Dr. Rao and Lakshmi Kothapalli of Siler City, NC; sisters, Donna Wadsworth and husband, Lin of Tappahannock, VA; Brenda Light of Christiansburg, VA; Joyce Black and husband, Steve of Radford, VA; Carol White and husband, Roger of Dublin, VA, Rebecca Partin and husband, Steven of Radford, VA, Mary Hughes and husband, David of Radford, VA; brother-in-law, Mark Kothapalli of Cary; sister-in-law, Radhika Kothapalli of Cary; four nephews; five nieces; many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kenneth Arnold Fowler Scholarship, Attn: Brian Thomas, 1906 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018. (1-888-751-7051). Contributions will be applied to a scholarship for an Auburn High School graduate who plans to attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cary Funeral Home, 3700 Cary Pkwy, NW (481-2100).
KENNETH A. FOWLER, 38, Cary, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Cary Funeral Home.
CHARLOTTE
JOHN THOMAS MORRISEY, Sr., of Charlotte, died Monday, November 25, 2002 at Sunrise on Providence.
He was a native of Lynn, MA and was a World War II veteran. Mr. Morrisey received his undergraduate and law degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He enjoyed a long career in municipal law.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Byon Morrisey of Louisiana, Beth Early of Charlotte and Barbara Yow of Lake Ridge, VA; sons-in-law, Joe Early and Mark Yow; treasured grandchildren, Jay and Jeremy Early and Wil and Kate Yow; brothers, Paul and family of Peabody, MA and Jim and family of Pinehurst, N.C. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, John Thomas, Jr.
The family is most grateful to the staff of Sunrise on Providence and to Dr. Danny Honeycutt and his staff at Senior Health Connection for their compassionate guidance.
A private burial will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers' Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 or to St. John's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Services.
CLAYROOT
MRS. BESSIE WILSON FORREST, 95, died Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Epworth United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Ann Forrest Ball and her husband, Tom of Cary; sons, Aubrey Forrest and his wife, Marji of Grifton, Kelly Forrest and his wife, Pandora of Clayroot, NC, J.B. Forrest and his wife, Mamie of Calyroot, NC, and Gerald Forrest and his wife, Mary Grey of Greenville; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a number of step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro.
Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, c/o Faye Ormond, 3150 NC Hwy 118, Vanceboro, NC 28586
DURHAM
BILLY B. COZART, 64, 7701 Grand Lillie Dr., Durham, Nov. 23. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, New Red Mountain Baptist Church. Arrangements by Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home.
ARTHUR B. JENNINGS, 90, 721 Forge Road, Durham, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Parlor.
CHRISTINE B. THORPE, 713 Linwood Ave., Durham, Nov. 24. Funeral noon, Friday, funeral home chapel. Arrangements by Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home.
FOUR OAKS
DAN W. PRICE, 89, Four Oaks, Nov. 25. Funeral 1 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Minshew Funeral Home.
GARNER
DORA MARCUS GOLDFELLER, 92, of Garner, formerly of Pike, NH, died Saturday. She was a retired Asst. Credit Manager for the Cornell Dubulier Electric Corporation.
Surviving: a sister, Sylvia Marcus of Garner; a special friend, Juanita Ball of Garner; special grandchildren, Jan and Ross Brickley of Garner; a step-son, Warren Everetts of Pound Ridge, NY; step-granddaughters, Dana Everetts Havel of Carmel, NY and Roxanne Everetts of Arlington, VA; a niece, Leona Damasca of Pittsfield, MA; three grand nieces and nephews and five great-grand nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, with a memorial service at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be Friday at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Flushing, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill, NH.
FRANK WILLIAM HUTSELL JR., 54, of 4401 Vitex Street, died Sunday at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the BryanLee Funeral Chapel, Garner. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery in Whiteville, NC.
Surviving are daughter, Deborah A. Martinez of Fuquay-Varina; son, Nick Hutsell of Cary, fiancee, Debbie Boomer of Garner; sister, Karen Hutsell Davis of Whiteville; brother, Ray Hutsell of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. today at BryanLee Funeral Home, Garner.
FRANK W. HUTSELL JR., 54, 4401 Vitex St., Garner, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home.
MILDRED B. LEE, 89, of 825 Delta St., Garner, died Sunday at her home.
She was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Lillie Lou Viola King Barrow and was preceded in death by her husband, Plato Jackson Lee.
Visitation and services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Raleigh Memorial Park, with Rev. Tim Batten officiating. Burial will follow.
She is survived by three daughters Ella Lee of the home, Janet Lusk and Bessie Lee, both of Florida and foster daughter, Roberta Dunn of Raleigh; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Wanda Lee of Raleigh; two nieces Margaret Brady and Ethel Bridges, both of Garner; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
A service of Affordable Burial and Cremation, Raleigh, NC, (919) 219-1086.
MILDRED B. LEE, 89, 825 Delta St., Garner, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Erwin.
ROBERT MOORE, SR., 82, Garner, Nov. 25. Arrangements by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
HATTIE L. PERDUE, 89, 303 Plaza Dr., Garner, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Chappell's Funeral Home.
FOREST MASON SIDBURY, of 126 Broughton St., a retired bridge foreman with the NC Dept. of Transportation with 35 years of service, died Monday.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Raynor Sidbury; his son, William Mason "Bill" Sidbury; and sisters, Marjorie Burnett; and Hazel Lee Player.
He was a Charter Member of the Garner Volunteer Fire Dept.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Garner. Entombment, Montlawn Memorial Park.
Surviving: his daughter, Brenda S. Carpenter and her husband, Jim Carpenter of Garner; grandchildren, Tonya Carpenter of Wilmington; Leann Carpenter of Garner; Stephen Sidbury of Knoxville, TN; and Shannon Easley of Smyrna, TN; a greatgrandchild, Meredith Easley; brothers, James W. Sidbury of Charlotte; and Charles F. Sidbury of Rocky Point; and many nieces, and nephews.
The family will be at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, 7-9 PM today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Garner, 601 St. Mary's St., Garner, NC 27529 or to the Garner Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 441, Garner, NC 27529.
KENLY
JANICE A. BRASWELL, 64, Kenly, Nov. 24. Funeral 7 p.m., today, funeral home chapel. Burial 2 p.m., Wednesday, Wayne Memorial Park, Goldsboro. Arrangements by Coley Funeral Home.
LILLIE T. UZZELL, 51, Kenly, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Walter Sanders Funeral Home, Smithfield.
KNIGHTDALE
JAMES RUPERT "J.R." GRIFFIN, 69, of 8100 Poole Road, died Sunday, Novemer 24, 2002 at Wake Medical Center. J.R. was born on May 31, 1933 in Wake County. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel. Burial, Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Surviving: daughters, Terri Griffin-Jordan of Knightdale, Norma Faye Swagel of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Mary Frances Taylor of Knightdale; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
J.R. was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Griffin, daughter, Bettie Jean Griffin and son, James R. Griffin, Jr.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home of Terri Griffin-Jordan, 8100 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
JAMES R. "J.R.'' GRIFFIN, 69, 8100 Poole Road, Knightdale, Nov. 24. Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service.
LANNY WAYNE HICKS, 57, of 2725 Hodge Road, died suddenly Monday, November 25, 2002. Wayne was born October 6, 1945 in Harnett County to Rachel Jernigan Hicks and the late Huey Burk Hicks. He was the owner of Wayne Hicks Concrete and "Play to Win".
Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial, Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Judy Myrick Hicks; daughter, Tamara Jill Hicks of Raleigh; mother, Rachel Jernigan Hicks of Raleigh; sisters, Vicky H. Limdblum of Benson, Sandra H. Best of Clayton, Sherry H. Roberts of Willow Springs; brothers, Timothy B. Hicks of Clayton, Roger G. Hicks of Knightdale; mother-in-law, Roxie W. Myrick; father-in-law, Steve Myrick.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Hicks.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home, 2725 Hodge Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8400 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
LANNY W. HICKS, 57, 2725 Hodge Road, Knightdale, Nov. 25. Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service.
LILLINGTON
THURSTON "BUCK" JOHNSON, 87, of Angier, died at Good Hope Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday at Neills Creek Baptist Church in Angier. Rev. Jeff Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include wife, Minnie Hart Johnson; sisters, Era Upchurch of Coats; and Margaret Matthews of Angier; brothers, Elliott Johnson; Hartman Johnson; Graham Johnson, all of Angier; Rupert Johnson of Wilmington; and Coyte Johnson of Holdens Beach.
Visitation will take place Tuesday from 7-9 PM at O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home and other times at the home of Elliott Johnson.
Memorials may be made to Neills Creek Baptist Church, 4200 Neills Creek Rd., Angier, NC 27501.
WALTER W. "BILL'' SENNE, 81, Nov. 15. Funeral 1 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by O'Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home.
LOUISBURG
WILLIAM V. HENSLEY, 95, Nov. 24. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, fuenral home chapel. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Lancaster Funeral Home.
LOUISE JONES PERRY, 100, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Lancaster Funerals and Cremations.
LOUISE JONES PERRY, 100, of Louisburg, died Sunday, November 24, 2002 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carey Cornelius Perry and son, Dr. Carey Jones Perry.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving: daughter-in-law, Marietta Miller Perry of Louisburg; grandchildren, Jones Perry, Tim Perry, Myers Perry and Patrice Perry.
The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Funerals and Cremations, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 109 Laurel Mill Centerville Road, Louisburg, NC 27549.
MAPLE
SARAH F. BRUBBLE, 85, Nov. 25. Funeral 2 p.m., Friday, Twiford Memorial Chapel. Burial, Snowden Cemetery. Arrangements by Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City.
MIDDLESEX
FREDERICK WASTON, 52, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Wilson.
MOREHEAD CITY
CHARLES E. ROSE, 31, Nov. 25. Funeral 1 p.m., Saturday, 207 Oaksmith Blvd. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory.
MOUNT OLIVE
JOHN M. GOODSON, 93, a native of the Garners Chapel community in Duplin County, died Sunday afternoon at home. He graduated from Warsaw High School and then attended the University of North Carolina until his fathers death, which necessitated his return to the farm. He was a charter member of Garners Chapel Baptist Church and served as deacon for many years. He had a keen interest in sports and politics and served on the Duplin County School Board. A prominent farmer of the area, he practiced diversified farming. Interest in the strawberry industry led him to become a certified plant grower. He received the North Carolina Strawberry Association Award in 1996.
Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Wells Goodson, he is survived by a daughter, Betty Goodson Sutton of Cary; three sons, Dr. Phil Goodson of Raleigh, Michael Goodson of Skillman, NJ, Robert Goodson of Goldsboro; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Tyndall Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence, 496 White Flash Rd., Mount Olive.
Those considering memorials may contribute to Garners Chapel Church, 1365 Garners Chapel Rd., Mount Olive, NCA Tyndall service.
MT. OLIVE
JULIA B. BEST, 90, Nov. 25. Funeral 7 p.m., today, funeral home chapel. Burial, Wayne Memorial Park. Arrangements by Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home.
NEW BERN
PATRICIA W. DANIELS, 63, Nov. 25. Graveside 11 a.m., Wednesday, Greenleaf Memorial Park. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.
OLGA A. HOLLATSCHEK, 72, Nov. 25. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, St. Paul Catholic Church. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
FLORENCE SEMANICK, 81, Nov. 24. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Centenary Chapel. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
PINE LEVEL
LILLIAN E. WILKINS, 89, Nov. 25. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, Pine Level Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial, Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Arrangements by Parrish Funeral Home, Selma.
PITTSBORO
LOIS W. WOOLSEY, 73, Nov. 24. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, The Prince of Peace of Episcopal Church, Apex. Arrangements by Capital Funeral Care, Raleigh.
LOIS WEBLEY WOOLSEY, 73, formerly of Quincy, MA and Sewickley, PA, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002.
During her career Mrs. Woolsey was a legal assistant for many years. Later in life she worked at the Protestant Social Service Bureau in Quincy, MA. Mrs. Woolsey was a beloved wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. As well as spending time with her family, she also enjoyed oil painting. She was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church and most recently attended The Prince of Peace of Episcopal Church in Apex.
A funeral and Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at 11 AM at The Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Apex.
The family will receive friends from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Woolsey is survived by her husband, William Henry Woolsey; daughters, Rev. Leanne Calhoun and her husband, Rev. Tony Calhoun of Newport, NC; and Evelyn Burger and her husband, Christopher of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, William Calhoun; and Rebekah Calhoun, both of Newport; and Jacob, and Ian Burger, both of Fort Wayne, IN; sister-in-law, Dorothy Webley of Hoffman Estates, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 1200 N. Salem St., Apex, NC 27502 or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Capital Funeral Care, Raleigh.
POINT HARBOR
SAMUEL B. JOLLY, JR., 72, Nov. 25. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Powells Point Baptist Church. Burial, church cemetery. Arrangements by Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City.
RAEFORD
JOHNNY BLACK, 58, Nov. 23. Arrangements by Crumpler Funeral Home.
MAGGIE M. COX, 91, Nov. 23. Arrangements by Crumpler Funeral Home.
ELSIE B. "SUNSHINE'' HARTON, 74, Nov. 23. Funeral 2 p.m., today, funeral home chapel. Burial, Gethsemane. Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City.
MARY S. UPCHURCH, 96, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Crumpler Funeral Home.
RALEIGH
BETTY JEAN JOYNER AYERS, went to be with the Lord Sunday. Betty was born in Nashville, NC to the late Larry and Emaleighn Joyner. Mrs. Ayers was a loving wife, mother and caregiver to all. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Inwood Baptist Church for 47 years.
Mrs. Ayers is survived by her husband, Basil S. Ayers; daughter, Kathy Dispennette and husband Bob of Apex; son, Randy Ayers and wife, Paula of Texas; sisters, Adele Woodall of Cary and Violet Peaton of Florida; brother, Stephen Joyner and wife, Janice of Ayden; grandchildren, Tiffany and Paul McGinnis of Kansas, Angela and Jason Smithey of Greensboro, Michael Martin of Texas and the late Robert N. Ayers. Mrs. Ayers also has five great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou and Bobby Corbett of Bailey, Tom and Barbara Ayers of Salisbury, Fred and Jean Ayers of Rocky Mount and Helen Rackley of Nashville.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Montlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. The Revs. Joe Zimmerman and Randy Bishop will officiate. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Montlawn Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, 772-1073
BETTY J. AYERS, Raleigh, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Montlawn Memorial Park.
IN LOVING MEMORY AND NOW IN GOD'S HANDS, Frances Marie Henderson Barrett, 63, of Raleigh died Saturday, November 23, 2002 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Barrett was born in Raleigh, daughter of the late Julian and Ruby Henderson.
Graveside funeral rites will be conducted, 2 p.m., November 27, 2002 at Six Forks Baptist Church Cemetery, 9130 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, N.C.
Surviving are her daughters, Sharon Barrett Mason and Karen Tyree Sealey both of Raleigh, brothers, Jimmy Henderson of Wake Forest and Butch Henderson of Raleigh; sister, Peggy Henderson Ham and husband, Raeford G. Hamilton of Raleigh; grandchildren, William A. Mason, Michael B. Mason and Peggy Marie Sealey; loving niece, Lisa R. Tucker and husband, David and their children, Ashley Ann Tucker and Kaitlyn Mae Tucker.
Mrs. Barrett was predeceased by her husband, William Benjamin Barrett.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, Wake County Unit, 620 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27603.
The family will receive friends 11-12 noon, Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Saint Mary's Street.
Arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home, 600 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27605, (919) 832-3760.
WILEY TRUETT BROOKS, 73, of 3100 Shadwell Court, died Saturday.
Mr. Brooks was born in Charlotte on February 14, 1929 to the late James Wiley Brooks and Ola Melton Brooks. Wiley assisted his father, a contractor of residential construction, following his father's retirement; Wiley contracted on his own.
In 1962, he moved his family to DeLand, FL. In 1968, because of the construction boom in Raleigh, as well as the educational opportunities for his family, he brought them to Raleigh, where he continued contracting in residential construction. Following an early retirement because of ill health, he was an avid participant in the television ministry of Hayes Barton Baptist Church. Wiley had a wide circle of friends who met for coffee and conversation daily. Fondly referred to as "THE COFFEE CLUB" membership varied by the hour and/or location. He was politically astute and read three newspapers a day plus anything related to the automotive industry. Wiley was supportive of friends and was intuitive in recognizing a need in others.
Wiley is survived by his wife JoAnne White Brooks of Raleigh; two sons, Wiley T. Brooks Jr. of Columbia, MD; and James D. Brooks of Franklinton, NC; two daughters, Leslie Joan Brooks of Austin, TX; and Susan Diane Hogan of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Martha Giles of High Point; and Amy Brooks of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, David Guthrie; Erin Brooks; and Evan Brooks.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Hayes Barton Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends 7-9 PM Tuesday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hayes Barton Baptist Church Building Fund, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608.
Condolences may be made to www.mem.com
L. BYRON BURNEY, 94, born December 19, 1907, departed this life on November 24, 2002. Born and raised in Lumberton, NC, he was the son of William Moody Burney and Annie Burney. He was married to the late Montie Gray Farmer of Wilson, NC in 1938.
Mr. Burney attended N.C. State College and graduated in 1929 with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He also attended Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, PA in 1930-31. During WWII, he was employed as draftsman at the Norfolk Navy yard. After that time, he was employed by several architectural firms in Raleigh, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St., Wilson, NC 27893. For those desiring directions to the cemetery, please meet at Joyner's Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Survivors include a sister, Eula Mae Newton of Graham, NC; a niece, Sandra Newton also of Graham, NC and numerous cousins and close friends.
Flowers are welcome by the family of L. Byron Burney or memorials may be made to the Sanford Lions Club 505 N. 7th Street, Sanford, NC 27330.
Arrangements are being handled by Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 US 264 W., Wilson NC 27896.
L. BYRON BURNEY, 94, Raleigh, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson.
KATIE L. COLLINS, 800 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh, Nov. 23. Funeral 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Carolina Biblical Gardens. Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home.
GRACE PLATTS COUNCIL, 79, died unexpectedly at Rex Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2002.
Mrs. Council was a homemaker.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 30, at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.
She is survived by her daughter, Sally Simpson Council of Raleigh; brothers, Stuart Platts and Hap Platts of York, PA, and Bobby Platts of Delaware; and sister, Helen Andrews of York, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Royden I. Council, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Friday, November 29 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street.
Memorials may be sent to Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com.
GRACE PLATTS COUNCIL, 79, Raleigh, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.
VIRGINIA M. "BOOT'' EVANS, 331 N. Fisher St., Raleigh, Nov. 23. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Grace A.M.E. Church. Burial, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home.
EMILY S. GAINES, 46, Raleigh, Nov. 25.
MARIA MAGDALENA HARDER SINGER, voice teacher, wife, mother and grandmother, died November 23, 2002. She was 82. Born December 29, 1919 in Berlin, Germany, Maria was a singer from the age of five. Always resilient in spirit, she performed in concerts and operas despite the conditions of World War II and its aftermath. Maria met her future husband, John Juergen when he was an engineering student in 1940. They were married in 1947 and emigrated to the United States, becoming citizens in 1954. Maria continued her career in the United States, performing as a soprano soloist and teaching voice lessons privately. In 1960, Dr. and Mrs. Harder moved to Raleigh, where he became a professor of industrial engineering at North Carolina State University. Mrs. Harder was active in the arts of her community; she sang with the Raleigh Oratorio Society, where she also served a term as president, was a board member of the Friends of the College concert series at N.C. State University, and adjudicated competitions for the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Mrs. Harder is survived by her two daughters, Stephanie Harder Rogister of Raleigh and Georgia Harder-Faigle of Bonn, Germany and four grandchildren: Evan Thomas Rogister of New York City, John Colin Rogister of Chapel Hill, Christoph Lindsey Faigle of Bonn, Germany and Gesine Elisabeth Faigle of Bonn, Germany.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Jones Chapel at Meredith College.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Home Society or Hospice of Wake County.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's Street, (919)828-4311.
DAVID COZART "MACK" MCDONALD, 77, passed away Monday.
He died doing what he loved best, helping his neighbor and working outside. David was owner and operator of A&A Carpet Service for many years.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church. Burial, Church Cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Eunice McConnell McDonald; daughter, Janice Wiggs of Raleigh; brothers, Thomas McDonald and wife, Lavone of Wendell, John McDonald and wife, Mary of San Diego, CA; sister, Mabel Buffaloe and husband, Freeman of Garner; step-children, Joan Langford and husband, Rene of Raleigh, Lynn Thorne and husband, Mark of Raleigh, Wayne Massengill and wife, Amy, of Fuquay-Varina, Mark Massengill and wife, Terri of Raleigh; grandchildren, Michelle, Joseph, Kelli, Laura, Carrie, Kent, Eric, Susan, Blake, Brandon; and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda Myatt.
Visitation, 4-6 p.m. today at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Ernest Myatt Memorial Fund, 4926 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.
DAVID C. "MACK'' MCDONALD, 77, Raleigh, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Homes.
VICTORIA V. PEDIADITAKIS, 68, 5100 Leadmine Road, Raleigh, Nov. 23. Funeral 11 a.m., today, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Burial, Montlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street.
F. MASON SIDBURY, 88, 126 Broughton Street, Raleigh, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home.
MRS. CHRISTINE LETCHWORTH (HAM) SMITH, died peacefully on November 25, 2002. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Smith was well known for her kind, gentle spirit. Her many family members and friends benefited from her creativity expressed in designing and sewing fashions.
She is survived by her immediate family her loving husband, Rev. John T. Smith of Halifax and more recently of Cary; daughter and sonin-law, Phyllis and Jerry Stephenson of Roswell, GA; her son, Z. Vance Ham of Ft. Myers, FL; her grandson and wife, Joe and Tiffany Stephenson of Roswell, GA. Her brothers and sisters and stepchildren will lovingly remember her.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her first husband, Zeb Ham and granddaughter, Christa Stephenson.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave. Interment will follow in Raleigh Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12-noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
CHRISTINE L. (HAM) SMITH, Raleigh, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home, St. Mary's St.
CHRISTOPHER A. WILLIAMS, 23, Raleigh, Nov. 23. Funeral 2 p.m., today, funeral home chapel. Arrangements by North Raleigh Funeral Home.
ROANOKE RAPIDS
MILDRED NORVEL DANIEL, 86, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Wrenn Funeral Home.
MRS. MILDRED NORVEL DANIEL, age 86, of 815 W. Second St., Roanoke Rapids, died Sunday, November 24, 2002, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Northampton County and was the daughter of the late William T. Norvel and Ilene Edwards Norvel. Mrs. Daniel received her Bachelor of Science Degree from William and Mary College, and attended Meredith College. She was a member of Rosemary Baptist Church and the Inabelle Coleman Lifestyle Group of the Church. Mrs. Daniel was formerly very active in the PTA where she was a former President. She served as a former president of The Dental Auxillary of North Carolina, and was very active in Community affairs.
Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Michelle Thomas.
Mrs. Daniel is survived by her husband of 69 years, Dr. R.A. Daniel, Jr. who practiced Dentistry in the Roanoke Rapids area for 47 years; a son, Don Daniel and his wife, Ruth of Knoxville, TN; two daughters, Sandy Thomas and her husband, Joe of Dunn, NC, Barbara Bunch of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; seven grandchildren; and ten greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Rosemary Baptist Church with Dr. Lavelle Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Wrenn Funeral Home is taking care of arrangements where the family will receive friends Tuesday, November 26, 2002, from 7 til 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Rosemary Baptist Church, 936 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, or the Oxford Orphanage, Oxford, NC 27565.
ROCKINGHAM
W. LLOYD PATTERSON, 80, Nov. 25. Funeral 3 p.m., Wednesday, Light House Full Gospel Church. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home.
ROCKY MOUNT
VESTER THOMAS HARRIS, 77, died at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2002.
Vester was born June 13, 1925 in Nash County, the son of the late Ollie Augusta and Nelia Green Harris.
Vester was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He attended Atlantic Christian College and began his sales career with Efirds Department Store. He retired from Sears in Rocky Mount with over 30 years of service to the company. Vester holds a life membership with Optimist International and he was a member of the Breakfast Optimist for 32 years.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Barbara Harris of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Ray Harris and Anna Averett Harris; grandson, William Thomas Harris; granddaughter, Eleanor Gregory Harris, all of Wilmington, N.C.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Linwood and Myrtle Harris of Chase City, Virginia, Sanford and Betsy Harris of Rocky Mount; sisters and brothersin-law, Louise and John Vick of Rocky Mount, Barbara and John Denton of Rocky Mount, and Mildred and Willie Brown of Enfield.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Dr. Jody C. Wright officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bassett Center of United Community Ministries, 916 Branch Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 or to Friends of Hospice of Nash General Hospital, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Condolences may be sent to: condolence@wheelerwoodlief.com.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.
PAUL D. "PD'' PROCTOR JR., 63, Nov. 24. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, fuenral home chapel. Burial, Pineview Cemetery. Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
MARGIE STROUPES, 81, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Bowling Funeral Home & Crematory.
RAYMOND J. WORKS JR., 81, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Sunset.
RAYMOND JOHNSON WORKS, Jr., 81, died Monday, November 25, 2002. Born in Lexington, KY, on November 6, 1921, he moved to Rocky Mount, NC with his parents in 1922. He was the son of R.J. Works, Sr., the founder of Works Tobacco Warehouse in Rocky Mount, and Willie Mae Deatherage. He followed in the footsteps of his father in the tobacco auction business, as President of Growers Tobacco Warehouse, and as President of the Rocky Mount Tobacco Board of Trade.
R.J. Works, Jr. graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1940. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until the outbreak of WWII, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Stationed in England with the 8th Air Force Division, he piloted B17 Bombers over Europe. Before going overseas he married his high school sweetheart, Ella Mae Lane, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Loftin Lane of Rocky Mount. The couple spent 56 years together before her death on January 9, 2000.
He has one surviving daughter, Carolyn Ashford-Works, of Rocky Mount. His other daughter, Harriet Elizabeth Works Huddleston died in 1998. There are four grandchildren, Raymond Jeffrey Clayton of Rocky Mount; James Byron Clayton of Portland, OR; US Air Force Staff Sgt. Carey Lee Huddleston, stationed in Germany; and Michael Allen Huddleston of Wilson's Mills, NC. There is one great-grandchild, Catherine Renee Clayton of Charlotte, NC. His two sisters, Evelyn Works Raynor and Billie Jo Matthews, and brother-in-law, Tom H. Matthews reside in Rocky Mount. A sister, Margaret Works Threatt Winters, preceded him in death.
The family will receive visitors at the home, 300 Piedmont Avenue, during the day, and at Johnson Funeral Home, 1912 Sunset Avenue in Rocky Mount from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26th.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pineview Cemetery (section 51 off of Wake St. in Rocky Mount).
SANFORD
WOODIE MAE ARNETTE, Nov. 25. Funeral 3 p.m., Wednesday, East Sanford Baptist Church. Burial, Buffaloe Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller-Boles Funeral Home.
JOHN W. HALL, 48, Nov. 24. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Grace Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
SHAWBORO
LEWIS B. BLANCHARD, JR., 63, Nov. 25. Funeral 11 a.m., Friday, Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial, New Hollywood Cemetery. Arrangements by Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.
SMITHFIELD
SHIRLEY LEACH, Smithfieldd, Nov. 25. Arrangements by Walter Sanders Funeral Home.
ETHEL D. WILEY, 83, Smithfield, Nov. 24. Graveside 9 a.m., today, Princeton Cemetery. Arrangements by Casey Funeral Home, Princeton.
STEDMAN
MARY L. FOGLE, 81, Nov. 24. Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
MRS. MARY LUCILLE FOGLE, 81, of 108 Hillsboro St., died Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Highsmith Rainey Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Maury High School in Norfolk, VA.
Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
Visitation, Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2002.
Surviving: son and daughter-inlaw, Emmett M. Fogle and wife, Marsha of Stedman; daughter and son-in-law, Karen F. Zezefellis and husband George M. of Garner; three grandchildren, Jeff A. Fogle of Stedman, Heather Nicole Zezefellis and Michael Emmett Zezefellis, both of Garner; great-grandson, Emmett Christopher Fogle of Stedman.
Memorials may be made to Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Dr., Garner, NC 27529.
Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
TARBORO
MELLIE R. DAVENPORT, 97, Nov. 23. Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home.
MELLIE RETHA DAVENPORT, 97, died Saturday, November 23, 2002 at The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, North Carolina.
She was born on September 30, 1905, in Edgecombe County, the eldest of eight children born to Retha Johnson and Joe Cephus Davenport.
She is survived by her sister, Helen D. O'Neal, a niece, Retha O. Deaton and her husband, Mackie, all of Tarboro, North Carolina, and two great-nieces, Mary Helen Deaton of Wilmington, North Carolina and Marian Elizabeth Deaton of Tarboro, North Carolina.
Miss Davenport attended Edgecombe County Schools, graduated from Conetoe High School, and received a B-certificate in Elementary Education from East Carolina Teachers College in June 1924. 15 years later, she received her A-certificate and in August 1951, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Carolina.
Her 47-year career in education began as a fifth grade teacher at Lamm's School in Wilson County, where she taught from 1924-1928. She continued teaching fifth, seventh, and eight grade classes at Crisp (1928-35), Bethel (1935-39), Snow Hill (1939-42) and returned to Crisp as Building Principal from 1942-56. She began teaching in Tarboro in 1956 and retired as an eight grade instructor in 1971.
As required by her 1924 teaching contract. Miss Davenport took a vital interest in church and community activities. She held offices in North Carolina Association of Educators, The Class Room Teachers Association, and The Parent and Teachers Association. She served on numerous committees and represented her schools at area and state meetings. She served as President of the district and local units of the North Carolina Retired School Personnel and as Vice President of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She held many offices in the Tarboro Business and Professional Woman's Club and in 1978 was selected as Woman of the year.
She taught Sunday school in every community where she lived. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church where she served on the Official Board as Financial Secretary and sang in the choir.
Miss Mellie had a special interest in all of her students. She remembered them and not one has forgotten her because of her special concern for and understanding of each individual.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 11 o'clock in the morning at St. James United Methodist Church in Tarboro with burial following in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro, on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 from 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 211 East St. James Street, Tarboro, North Carolina 27886.
VASS
CARLEEN W. LOFTIN, 68, Nov. 25. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, Vass United Methodist Church. Burial, Johnson Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Boles Funeral Homes & Crematory, Southern Pines.
WAKE FOREST
MATTHEW ERVIN PERRY, 78, of 8605 Louisburg Road, died Monday, November 25, 2002 at Rex Healthcare.
Ervin was born on January 27, 1924 in Wake County to the late Winnie O'Neal Perry and Matthew E. Perry. He retired with 43 years of service with Seaboard Railroad and served his country in the Korean Conflict.
Funeral service 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church. Burial, church cemetery.
The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the funeral service in the Church Fellowship Hall.
Surviving: wife, Betty Strickland Perry; sons, Philip Ervin Perry and his wife, Barbara of Raleigh, Matthew Howard Perry and his wife, Kim of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Philip Ervin Perry, Jr. of Raleigh, Kelsey Perry and Amanda Perry, both of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, Floyd N. Perry of Durham, Aldred L. "Fat" Perry of Wake Forest, Cecil Stell of Raleigh; sisters, Kathleen P. Shearin of Raleigh, Virginia P. Shearin of Durham, Mary Rose Roper of Marco Island, FL and Grace S. Privette of Youngsville.
Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
MATHEW ERVIN PERRY, 78, Wake Forest, Nov. 25. Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service, Knightdale.
WARRENTON
MATTIE DAVIS PRIDGEN, 93, Nov. 24. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, Chapel of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Warrenton. Arrangements by Blaylock Funeral Home.
WELDON
LONA W. WALKER, 93, Nov. 24. Graveside 2 p.m., today, Cedarwood Cemetery, Weldon. Arrangements by Hockaday Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids.
WHISPERING PINES
MARTHA H. HARDEE, 81, Nov. 23. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
MRS. MARTHA HOELL HARDEE, 81, formerly of Whispering Pines, died Saturday at St. Joseph of the Pines.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Pines United Methodist Church, with Dr. Mark Wethington officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Born September 21, 1921 in Grimesland, NC, she was daughter of the late Jasper and Lela Elks Hoell.
Mrs. Hardee was a retired eighth grade math and science teacher in Lexington, NC. As wife of the founder, A.B. Hardee, she aided in the growth of Whispering Pines. She was the founder of the Whispers and was a member of Southern Pines United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Martha Tattersall of Whispering Pines, one son, Ron Hardee of Morehead City and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Southern Pines United Methodist Church, 175 Midland Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Powell Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines is serving the family.
WILLIAMSTON
LAWRENCE W. ARCHER, 80, Nov. 20. Memorial 11 a.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home.
U.A. BONDS, 77, Nov. 25. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Price Cemetery. Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home.
WILSON
L. WESLEY IVES, Brigadier General, Line NCARNG (Retired), age 75, died November 23, 2002.
Mr. Ives was born August 30, 1927. He had 40 years of service as Brigadier General with the National Guard and 40 years of service with the State of North Carolina. He was a member of the 30th Support Group, N.C. Troop Command, and Adj. General of the 30th Infantry Division.
Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Stoneybrook Church of Christ, with the Rev. Mark Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving: daughter and son-inlaw, Catherine McAllister and David of Wilson; sisters, Judy Worthington of Raleigh and Evelyn Williford of Pembroke, GA.; grandchildren, Elizabeth McAllister of Chapel Hill and Ken McAllister of Raleigh.
Visitation 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stoneybrook Church of Christ.
Memorials may be made to Stoneybrook Church of Christ, 3502 Airport Blvd, NW, Wilson, NC 27896.
Arrangements by Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 US 264 W., Wilson.
VONNIE B. FORD, 84, Nov. 22. Funeral 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, St. Paul Church of Christ. Burial, Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements by Hamilton Funeral Chapel.
ZEBULON
JOHN BURGESS JR., 26, Wendell, Nov. 25. Arrangements by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
JOHNNY WADE PERRY, Jr., 30, of 4421 Hopkins Chapel Road, died Thursday. Graveside Funeral Service will be held 2 pm Wednesday at the Perry Family Cemetery at the Perry home.
The family will receive friends 6-9 pm. Tuesday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell.
ADRIAN I. VICK, 23, Wendell, Nov. 25. Arrangements by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.
SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR TAKAKO MINODA WRIGHT, 72, will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at the graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Woodfield Park Baptist Church, 1834 Morninglo Ln., Columbia, SC 29223.
Shives Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wright died Saturday, November 23, 2002. She was born in Kumomoto, Japan, where she married her husband of 52 years. Cepheus Nobles Wright, moving to Columbia in 1957. After rearing her four sons, she began work as a tailor, working for Lourie's Brittan's, Easley's Tailor Shop, Koppenheimer's and most recently at Weather's Clothiers. Mrs. Wright was a member of Woodfield Park Baptist Church and the Konnichiwa Prayer Group, who will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Surviving is her husband, sons, George H. Wright, Jerry A. Wright, Jeffery A. Wright, Leroy M. Wright; grandson, Daniel W. Wright, all of Columbia; brother, Tskio Minoda of Kumomoto, Japan.
A tribute has been established to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wright at www.AmericanMemorials.com
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