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MARY FRANCES MILLIKEN
Mary Frances Milliken, 57, of Siler City died Friday (07-08-2011) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday (07-12-2011) at the `First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Barry R. Gray officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A native of Chatham County, she was a former employee of Allen Hatchery and a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Milliken; daughter, Jackie M. Milliken of Pittsboro; mother, Margaret B. Moffitt of Siler City; sisters, Wanda Wright of Liberty, Deborah Stewart of Greensboro, Carol Parker of Asheboro, Jackie Person and Tammy Moffitt, both of Siler City; brother, Raeford Moffitt of Siler City; and one grandchild.
MARGIE YATES McGHEE
Margie Yates McGhee, 90, formerly of Graham, died Thursday (06-30-2011) at Careview Rest Home in Snow Camp.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Kimball; son, Ronald McGhee; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. McGhee, parents, Tom and Lillie Yates and a granddaughter.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. Funeral services will begin at 2 in the McClure Chapel. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Careview Rest Home, 2701 Moon Lindley Road, Snow Camp NC 27349; or Community Hospice, 1414 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
BRENDA JOYCE CAIN
Brenda Joyce Cain, 55, of 4091 Airport Road, Bear Creek died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.
Brenda was born March 24, 1956, the daughter of Clifton "Cubie" Eugene and Ruby (Dixon) Joyce. She was a native of Chatham County, a 1974 graduate of Chatham Central High School, a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church where she was a member of the Middle Couples Sunday School Class. Brenda was the owner of Wet-O-Wash. She always had a smile for everyone she met. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her boys, sitting on the back porch or by the pool, and listening to music. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Darrell E. Joyce.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie Wesley Cain III of the home; one son, Wes Cain of Siler City; one sister, Patricia J. Smith and husband, Gary of Lake Norman; one brother, Kenneth R. Joyce and wife, Kara of Bear Creek; nieces, Wendy Stout of Huntersville, Taylor and Madison Benz of Canton, GA; nephews, Cliff, Carson and Shane Joyce of Bear Creek; John Michael Benz of Canton GA; mother-in-law, Mary Cain of Liberty; sister-in-law, Sheila Benz and husband, Mike of Canton, GA.
The family received friends at the family home and Friday, July 8, 2011 following the service at the church. The funeral was held Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Dr. Al Martin and Rev. Dwight Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Duke Children's Hospital, Box 2998, Durham, NC 27701.
ANNA LUCILLE CONOVER
Anna Lucille Conover, 63, passed away, with her loving family by her side, Wednesday July 6, 2011.
A graveside service honoring Anna was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Anna was born October 2, 1947, the daughter of wonderful parents, the late Jesse Norman and Nancy Cheek Conover. Her working career spanned employment in commercial printing sales to owning her own business, Greensboro Graphics. She was a member of the Guilford Battle Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member of the Liberty Garden Club.
Surviving is her significant other, Don Britt; her sons, Michael Deal and wife Traci Amick Deal of Julian, North Carolina, Richard Deal of Siler City, and her beloved grandchildren, Lane and Hallie Deal. She is also survived by her sisters, Judith Conover and her significant other Vestal Palmer, Oak Ridge, and Jessica Conover Schollaert and husband Gie Schollaert, also of Oak Ridge and five nieces and nephews.
Remember Anna as a fun, vivacious, loving companion, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to a blessed family. She loved life, her garden, her animals, dancing, traveling, fishing and the beach. We will miss her amazing smile and joy filled ways.
A special thanks to Rev. Karen Kurtz for her support and many visits, and to her husband Rev. Dr. Michael Kurtz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC or to the North Carolina Non-game and Endangered Wildlife Fund. (919) 707-0056,
Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel is serving the Conover/Deal/Britt families, and condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.
MAGGIE ECCLES PREVOST
Maggie Eccles Prevost, 94, of Bear Creek, formerly of New Orleans, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning, July 3, 2011 while in the care of Hospice in Lillington.
She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Ann Prevost; her son, Bertrand (Bert) Paul Prevost; her sisters, Susan Jane Eccles and Cindy Michel; her grandsons, Paul Randolph Prevost, his daughters, Angel, Brittney, Cheyenne, Savannah; Clinton Prevost and his wife, Angela Darlene Prevost; her great-grandchildren, Logan Jolly, Logan Pierre Prevost, Talon Bane Prevost. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Joshua Prevost, but is survived by his daughter, Danielle Nichole Prevost.
WILLIAM RANDALL HOBBS, JR.
William Randall "Randy" Hobbs, Jr., 59, of 26 Olympic Lane, Siler City died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington.
Mr. Hobbs was born November 22, 1951, the son of William R. and Fredda (Ratledge) Hobbs. He was born in Guilford County, a graduate of Western Guilford High School and UNC-Chapel Hill, an active member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City and attended the First United Methodist Church. Randy was also active in many ways in the community. He was employed as a magistrate for Chatham County for 30 years, owner of Siler City Self-Storage and a North Carolina Wildlife officer. Randy was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Diana (Key) Hobbs; two sons, Tyler R. Hobbs of Siler City, William R. Hobbs of San Diego, CA; mother, Fredda (Ratledge) Hobbs of Pittsboro; and one sister, Rori Powell of New Hill.
The funeral was held Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, Carolina Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
MARGIE YATES McGHEE
Margie Yates McGhee, 90, formerly of Graham, died Thursday (06-30-2011) at Careview Rest Home in Snow Camp.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Kimball; son, Ronald McGhee; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. McGhee, parents, Tom and Lillie Yates and a granddaughter.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. Funeral services will begin at 2 in the McClure Chapel. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Careview Rest Home, 2701 Moon Lindley Road, Snow Camp NC 27349; or Community Hospice, 1414 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
PAUL E. MARTIN
Paul Edward Martin, 59, of Liberty, died Tuesday, (06-28-2011), at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, (06-30-2011) at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Looney officiating.
A native of Chatham County, Mr. Martin was born October 29, 1951. He was the son of the late Elmer White Martin and Maudie Brower Martin. He was a dairy famer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lando Castevens.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Martin, of the home; daughters, Julie Martin, Jennifer Martinez, Kathy Carlton, Sandra Carlton; brother, Morgan Castevens; sisters, Jenny Hayes, Hazel Johnson, Kathelene White; Maria Martin, Ethelene DiGregorio; nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.
MARY HARDIN EUBANKS
Mrs. Mary Hardin Eubanks, 83, died Saturday (07-02-2011) at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hall – Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro, with interment to follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Born November 21, 1927 in Greenville, SC, Mrs. Eubanks was the daughter of Leroy and Pearl Hartsell Hardin. She worked for a number of years at Christian Print Company in Durham before retiring. She attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church as well as Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son, Charles Reese.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Wimberly Clark of Pittsboro; sons, Jim Rochelle of Durham, Paul Wimberly of Pittsboro; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Eubanks of Morehead City.
Memorials may be sent to the Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County, 200 East St., Pittsboro, NC 27312, info@fvrc. org.
BARRY RHODES
Barry Jordan Rhodes, 59, of Siler City, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 28, 2011 after a long, brave struggle with cancer. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Barry was born July 10, 1951 in Washington, Georgia. When he was seven years old, his parents and baby brother were killed in a plane crash. He then went to live with his grandparents in Denton, Maryland, graduating from North Caroline High School in June of 1969.
He moved to Siler City in 1971 after he returned home from the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He owned and operated Barry Rhodes Plumbing for over 31 years.
Barry was a member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church where he was current Lay Leader, a member of the choir, former worship leader, former chairman of the Council, Fellowship Class Sunday School teacher, served on various committees and always had lead roles in musical programs and drama productions of the church. He also headed up the annual Piney Grove Harvest Festival each year in November.
Barry was a beloved husband, Daddy, Papa, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and father-in-law. He will be so missed.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Clem and Evelyn Rhodes and brother, Jeff, grandparents, T. J. and Florrie Bonner and Joe and Marie Rhodes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine; his precious son and daughter, Dustin Rhodes and wife, Stacey, Kami Long and husband, Robbie and the lights of his life, his grandchildren, Eve Long and Davis Rhodes. Also surviving are his sister, Bonnie Ferguson of Newman, Georgia; niece, Kim Johnson and husband, Kevin of Raleigh; nephews, Kevin Williams and wife, Nikki of South Carolina, and Chris Williams serving in Afghanistan, three great-nephews, Christopher, Cameron and Nolan Williams; two aunts, Wilma Jones of Crawfordville, Georgia and Martha Passwaters of Denton, Maryland.
Survivors also include his loving mother and father-in-law, Joe and Mildred Culberson of Siler City; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Jimmy Marsh; nephews, Charlie Marsh and wife, Kim, Brad Marsh and girlfriend, Kristy Young; special great-nephews, Bryce and Blake Marsh.
The family received friends and family Thursday evening, June 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the sanctuary of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and other times at his home at 4606 Siler City-Snow Camp Road.
The funeral was held Friday, July 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Piney Grove with Rev. Hank Sanders and Rev. Herbert Lowry officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
He loved flowers but donations may also be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or an account has been set up in trust for his precious grandchildren at Fidelity Bank, 1426 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home assisted the family.
BETTY LOUIN THOMAS JONES
Betty Louin Thomas Jones, 77, of Pittsboro, died June 29, 2011 at her residence.
Betty Lou was born in Chatham County, NC on December 25, 1934 to Louin Edward and Clara Taylor Thomas. She attended school here and graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1953. She later attended the Watts School of Nursing. Mrs. Jones was employed by Central Carolina Bank for 34 years.
Betty Lou enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her four girls, often delegating gardening responsibilities. She also liked gathering with her classmates from the PHS Class of 1953, dining out, and watching Carolina games. She enjoyed traveling and had spent time in destinations such as Paris, Hawaii, London, and Canada. As a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Betty Lou enjoyed serving in the choir, as a Sunday School teacher, treasurer, and various other capacities.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters Joan Nipper and husband Rusty, Lisa Hudson and husband, TC, Beth McLaurin and husband, David, Debbie Morris and husband, Randy, all of Pittsboro; a brother, Charles Thomas of Pittsboro; two sisters, Clarine Thomas of Pittsboro, Anne Pitts of Elon; seven grandchildren, Tiffany and Derrick Nipper, Bethany, Cole, and Katie Hudson, and Stephen and Thomas Gerringer.
Friends visited with the family from 6-8 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. The funeral service for Mrs. Jones was held at 11 a.m.Saturday, July 2 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Robinson, Rev. Wesley Thomas, and Rev. Fred Senter officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were under. the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service, Pittsboro.
