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ANNE GREGORY BUNCE
Anne Gregory Bunce, 93, died at home at Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill, Saturday (06-18-2011).
A memorial service was held Friday, (06-24-2011) at 2 p.m. in the Carolina Meadows Auditorium.
She was born in Syracuse, NY in July 1917 to George Groot Gregory and Clara Hale Gregory, M.D. A graduate of Fayetteville High School, she attended Radcliffe (Harvard University) and graduated from Syracuse University.
She is survived by her husband, Paul L. Bunce, M.D., brother, David Hale Gregory; son, Gregory P. Bunce; daughter, Leslie A. Bunce, M.D. and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina or a charity of one’s choice.
RICHARD WALLS, SR.
Richard Walls, Sr, died Tuesday, (06-20-2011) in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Funeral services were held on Friday, (06-24-2011) at 11 a.m. at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Florida. A graveside committal service was held Sunday, (06-26-2011) at 2:30 p.m. at Antioch Christian Church in Bear Creek.
Mr. Walls was born February 15, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked in the aerospace industry for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Iola Pilkington Walls; children, Richard Walls, Jr., Deniese Billings, Debbie Dowds; and one grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.
JANET MARIE WILSON
Mrs. Janet Marie Wilson, 56, of Moncure died Monday (06-20-2011) at U.N.C. Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held Friday (06-24-2011) at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. George Headen officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Chapel Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Chatham County and was a member of Liberty Chapel Church. She graduated from Horton High School and was employed with Allied Signal and U.N.C. Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Semorie Headen of the home; sisters, Bertha Seymore of Sanford, Ann T. Trapp of the home; brother, Johnny Wilson, of the home; and two granddaughters.
HELEN “COOKIE” BAKER
Mrs. Helen Mae Ihle “Cookie” Baker, 66, of Moncure, died Saturday (06-25-2011) at her home.
The funeral and burial will be held at a later date in Centreville, MD.
Born in Baltimore, MD May 16, 1945, Cookie was the daughter of Albert F. Ihle and Henrietta Schafer Ihle. She was employed by Lowe’s Foods and later owned and operated Cookie’s Business Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, William D. “Bill” Baker; brother, Robert Ihle of Grasonville, MD; sister, Ethel Collier of Chestertown, MD.
Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern NC, 2880 Slater Road, Suite 105, Morrisville, NC 27560.
ETTORE ANTHONY “Tony” DeVITO
Ettore Anthony (Tony) DeVito died Sunday, (06-26-2011).
Graveside service will be held at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City, at 10 a.m. Thursday (06-30-2011)).
Mr. DeVito was born November 14, 1934 in Brooklyn NY. He served in the U.S. Army. He had been a carpenter, owner of an art gallery, a New York City cab driver, a professional photographer, and the head caretaker of Surprise Lake Camp..
Survivors include his children, Torre and Laura DeVito; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Madeline DeVito, brother Nicholas DeVito, and his wife, Marjorie DeVito.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Foundation.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall - Wynne funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
BERTHA W. COBLE
Bertha W. Coble, 90, of Bennett died Wednesday (06-22-2011) at her home.
Funeral services were held Saturday (06-26-2011) at 4 p.m. at Glovers United Church of Christ, with Pastor Larry Smith and Rev. Julie McLean officiating.
Mrs. Coble was a native of Randolph County, a member of Glovers United Church of Christ and a former employee of Mid-State Farms.
Survivors include daughters, Helen Walden Spinks of the home, Bessie McMillian of Asheboro, Ethel W. Foxx of Siler City; son, Joseph Herman Walden of the home; sister, Mary Caviness Eubanks of Greensboro; step-daughter, Sandra Coble Green of Coleridge; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
LENA FRANCIS BECK
Lena Francis Beck, 84, of Siler City died Tuesday (06-21-2011) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday (06-25-2011) at Gees Grove A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Allen Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Ms. Beck was a native of Chatham County, a member of Gees Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, and retired from Oneida Plastics.
Survivors include daughters, Priscilla A. Jordan, Helen Mae Marsh, Carolyn M. Horton, Ada Mae Beck, all of Siler City, Betty Daniels of Sanford; sons, Charles Beck of Durham and Joe N. Beck of Ramseur.
HENNERY P. “RAEFORD” JORDAN
Hennery P. "Raeford" Jordan, 73, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at UNC Hospital.
Mr. Jordan was born June 17, 1938 in Chatham County to Jack and Mamie Jones Jordan. He attended Paul Braxton School, served in the Navy, and was a retired truck driver. He then worked for Advance Auto as a delivery driver. He was a Nascar fan, enjoyed fishing and watching ball games on television. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mamie Jordan; his beloved son, Raeford Todd Jordan; brother, Billy Wayne Jordan; and his faithful and loving companion, his canine, "Buddy".
Survivors include his wife, Kay S. Jordan of the home; sister-in-law, Virgie Jordan of Siler City; brother, Ronald Jordan of Siler City; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home in Siler City.
PAUL MORRIS PLUMMER, SR.
Chapel Hill – Paul Morris Plummer Sr., 83, peacefully left this life on Friday, June 24, 2011 surrounded by family. Born December 14, 1927 in Guilford County to Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Frank Plummer, he moved to the White Cross community in 1939 with his parents and six brothers and sisters. Mr. Plummer attended Chapel Hill High School and served in the US Army in World War II.
December 24, 1948, he married the love of his life, Miss Dixie Mae Brockwell and together they had four sons and four daughters. Surviving are his wife, Dixie; son, Stacy Plummer and wife Ann, daughter Carol and husband David Gottlieb, daughter Miriam and husband David Apple, son Paul Morris Plummer Jr. and wife Phyllis, daughter Betsi Harris and husband Geoff, son Larry David Plummer, son Michael Plummer and girlfriend Tracy, daughter Jakki Plummer; thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy, Frank and sisters, Ella Mae, Yvonne, Dillya, Jewel, Octavia, and grandchildren Bryan and Adam.
Mr. Plummer was a wonderful father and husband and was loved by all who knew him. He worked almost his entire life as a master carpenter to raise his eight children, who will miss him dearly. His passion for life and integrity above all else served as a guiding light for his family and will continue to in the years ahead.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Walker’s Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church in White Cross. The family will receive friends at the church after the service.
A special thanks to Meadowlands Hospice for their wonderful care and support.
CAROL WELCH “TOOTSIE” PERRY
Carol Welch "Tootsie" Perry, 72, of 7122 Silk Hope-Gum Springs Road, Siler City, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her home. She was the daughter of Carl L. and Pearl Brewer Welch, a native of Chatham County and a graduate of Bennett High School. She attended Asheboro Business School and retired from Alamance Eye Center. Tootsie was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class, the Adult Choir and held numerous other offices at the church. She enjoyed spending time working with flowers, gardening, cooking and decorating. An avid NC State fan, she was a "people person" who never met a stranger. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Judy W. Preslar.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, William Earl Perry; two sons, Jack Perry of Siler City, Chris Perry of Donalds, South Carolina; two sisters, Nanci W. Evans and husband, Ron of Siler City, Carlene W. Stevens and husband, Jimmy of Garner; one brother, Johnny Welch of Greensboro; special cousin, Sue Perry of Bear Creek; special friends, Sara Ellis of Mt Holly and Lucy Ingle of Siler City; brother-in-law, Waylon Preslar of High Falls.
The family received friends Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.
The funeral will be Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2 p.m.at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. Robert B. Way Jr. and Rev. Brian Wellborn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
AGNES JOANNA FARRELL CARAVIAS
Agnes Joanna Farrell Caravias, 86, of Pittsboro, died Wednesday (06-15-2011) at Care View Rest Home in Snow Camp.
A memorial service will be held in Cape Corral, FL at a later date.
Mrs. Caravias was born in Pittsboro April 26, 1925, the daughter of the late Paul Thompson Farrell and Maggie Davis Perry Farrell. A graduate of Pittsboro High School, after college she worked at the Pentagon in Washington, DC in a classified position until retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter Caravias; ten brothers and sisters including Horace Perry Farrell.
JULE BRYAN HACKNEY
Graveside services for Jule Bryan Hackney of Moncure will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (06-25-2011) at Haywood Independent Bible Church (Formerly Haywood Presbyterian Church ), Haywood Road, Moncure.
