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ESTA SPAULDING SMITH
Greensboro - Esta Spaulding Smith, age 76, went courageously to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 15, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Esta's life will take place Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, in Greensboro. The family will receive family and friends in the Fellowship Hall immediately following her Life Celebration.
Esta was born January 27, 1934 in Ashe County to the late Austin and Lavon Spaulding of Fleetwood in which many of her friends and relatives still reside in West Jefferson, NC.
Esta left the Blue Ridge Mountains after high school and moved to Siler City, NC. There she met the love of her life, Gerald Smith. They married in 1956 and settled in Greensboro, NC. Esta was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She lived selflessly for her family and had many talents and gifts. She loved to cook, sew, and cultivate many types of flowers in her gardens where you could always catch her cutting fresh flowers. Her favorite past time was playing a weekly game of bridge with her dear friends. Esta loved to walk and surround herself in nature’s beauty and could name all types of plants and flowers. She was quick to welcome new neighbors to the community with homemade pies and pound cakes. She loved to make people smile and always kept a positive attitude. She never complained and was generous with her time around the community. We miss Esta dearly, but there is comfort and solace in recalling the many memories she blessed us with. She truly brought the gift of happiness and joy to each of our lives.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Gerald Smith; two daughters, Robbin and Janice Smith, both of Greensboro; two sisters, Trema (Paul) Carroll, and Dara (Jimmy) Eddins both from Pittsboro, NC; two brothers, Conrad (Patti) Spaulding of Cocoa, Florida, and Ed (Kim) Spaulding of Pinehurst, NC; her loyal and trusty dog Buffy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Forsyth Regional Cancer Center for their friendly and professional treatment during the past five years. Special thanks we also send to Oncologist Dr. Charles Pippitt, Dorothy Kozar NP, and Brenda Mickey, RN. They were always friendly, compassionate, caring, and very professional. The family was also blessed to have the services of Hospice in Greensboro, NC. From our first day to the last, Esta's every need was met. We especially thank Dr. Rita Layson, Primary Care Nurse Ericka Cox and Chaplain Chris Morris. Their special attention and care for Esta provided her with the dignity, respect, and quality of life that made her transition to her new Spiritual life very meaningful.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27455 or Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.
Forbis & Dick funeral service, North Elm Street, is assisting the Smith family.
JOANNE PHILLIPS
Joanne Phillips, 77, of 418 West Fifth Street, Siler City died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Ms. Phillips was born January 7, 1933, the daughter of Joe J. and Lillie (White) Phillips. She was a native of Chatham County, a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she had served on the finance committee and the administrative board. She had worked as bookkeeper at Edwards Motors and as payroll clerk at Hadley- Peoples Manufacturing. Joanne enjoyed spending time with a circle of good friends and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lillie White Phillips; brothers, George and Frank Phillips; sisters, Hilda Brower, Rachel Hairr and Betty Sue Rives.
She is survived by nephews, Joe Hairr of Siler City, Joel Brower and wife, Susan of Siler City; nieces, Sherrie Rives of Bear Creek, Michelle Sanders of Bear Creek; sister-in-law, Louise Phillips of Siler City; brother-in-law, Melvin Rives of Bear Creek; great-niece, Hannah Sanders; great-nephew, Josh Brower and wife, Kelli.
The family received friends Friday, July 23, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the home of Joel and Susan Brower, 806 North Garden Avenue, Siler City.
The funeral was held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
HARRY W. MILLER
Harry W. Miller died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at WakeMed, Cary. He was born May 26, 1927 in Newburyport, MA. Harry and his family lived in the Raleigh area since moving there in 1968. He was a loving husband and family man who loved life and found the humor in all things.
Harry served overseas in the Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He and his family traveled the U.S. while he worked as a programmer and engineer for IBM. After retiring, he enjoyed fiction writing, photography, watching wildlife in his backyard and especially loved playing music with his family.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Elizabeth of 58 years. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Laura Terry of Newburyport, MA; daughter Gwen Boyles and husband Roger of Pittsboro; son, Harry W. Miller, Jr. and wife Sandra of Jemison, AL; Gregory E. Miller and wife Katherine of Raleigh; and daughter, Jill S. Miller of Newport, NC; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Leo, Glen, Clay, Phillip, Becky, and Keith; and one great-granddaughter Lily Claire.
A private service for family will be held at the gravesite on Saturday, July 24, 2010. A celebration of his life will follow, as the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. at the family home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.
JIMMY DALE PRESLAR
Jimmy Dale Preslar, 59, of 292 Fall Creek Road, Bennett, passed away Thursday July 22, 2010 at his home.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Beulah Baptist Church where he was a member with Dr. Neal Jackson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Preslar was a Moore County native, son of the late Alfred and Marie Brady Preslar and a 1969 graduate of North Moore High School. A poultry and cattle farmer, he was a member of Elise Lodge # 555 A.F.& A.M. in Robbins and Tri-County Ruritan Club.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Marley Preslar of the home; sons, Brannon Preslar and wife Alysia of Bennett, Brian Preslar and wife Jessica of High Falls; grandchildren, Brady and Ansley Preslar of Bennett; brothers, Larry Preslar and wife Louise of Biscoe and Waylon Preslar and wife Judy of Bennett.
The Preslar family received friends Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett and other times at the home of Brannon Preslar, 134 Fall Creek Road, Bennett.
Memorials should be directed to Beulah Baptist Church, 8454 Howard Mill Road, Bennett, N.C. 27208.
SHIRLEY MEDDINGS
Shirley Meddings of Siler City was born in Cabell County, WV on October 15, 1936. She died July 23, 2010 in Hendersonville.
She is survived by six daughters and one son, Norma Fleming of Ramseur, Beverly McGlaughlin of Four Oaks, Dorene Mount of Milton, WV, Shirlene McCain of SC, Janette Eady of Tampa, FL, Marilyn King of Lithia, FL, Cecil Fields, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; also 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial is scheduled for the family.
EULA MANESS DARR
“Her children arise up and call her blessed, ” Proverbs 31:28. Eula Maness Darr, 89, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem.
Mrs. Darr was born October 15, 1920 in Chatham County to Millard Maness and Annie Lula Hicks Maness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cletus Lacy Darr, and two brothers, Jay Maness and James Maness. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from the Salem Baptist Christian Day School Cafeteria. Her life was a testimony of her love for her Lord, Jesus Christ. She loved reading, studying her Bible, and prayed daily for family, friends, and church. She enjoyed cooking for her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Vanessa Underwood of Rural Hall; son, Gary Darr of Lexington; grandson, Sam Darr; step-grandchildren, Tracey Underwood, Tyler Decker, both of Lexington; sisters, Margaret Phillips, Doris Guthrie, Lessie Mote, all of Siler City, brothers, Tom Maness, Charlie Maness, Earl Maness, all of Snow Camp, Gurney Maness of Liberty, Millard Maness, Jr. of Siler City; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Hayworth-Miller, Silas Creek Chapel with Dr. Howard Wilburn, and Rev. Jim Bush officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview United Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 429 South Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Grace Baptist Temple, 3305 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4
WILLIAM DAVID MOTE
William David Mote, 21, of Broadway, NC, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 as the result of a single car accident.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Loves Creek Baptist Church in Siler City, conducted by Rev. Bob Boyd.
Mr. Mote was a native of Chatham County, a 2007 graduate of Chatham Central High School in Bear Creek, and a plumbing technician with Childress Plumbing in Hillsborough.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David George Mote and Franklin Wayne Berry; an uncle, Jimmy Mote; and his close friend, Jeremy Preston Moses.
He is survived by his mother, Robin Michelle Mote Berry and father, Bryan Keith Berry of Broadway; sister, Shawna Williamson of Sanford; brothers, Jacob Mote of Mebane, Bryan Michael Berry of Siler City; grandmothers, Lessie Mote of Liberty, Hilda Berry of Sanford; aunt, Kathy Mashburn of Chapel Hill; uncles, Tracey Berry of Sanford, Sherman Berry of the home; and his very close friends, Wesley Martin and Allen Shirley of Siler City, Chasity Phillips of Bear Creek, and Matthew Gordon of Ramseur.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at 25 Vision Lane, Broadway NC 27505 to help purchase a memorial stone for Wil.
GLADYS OLDHAM WOMBLE
Gladys Oldham Womble, 82, of Siler City, died Wednesday, (07-14-2010) at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
The funeral was held Saturday, (07-17-2010) at 11 a.m. at Antioch Christian Church, with Rev. Clark Davis and Rev. Michael Harper officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Methodist Church Cemetery, Pittsboro.
Mrs. Womble was born September 12, 1927, the daughter of Henry Lewis and Mattie (Fisher) Oldham. She was a native of Chatham County, retired from Briggs & Company in Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Womble, son, Larry Poe, and brother, J. B. Oldham.
Survivors include a son, Donnie Womble of Owings, MD; sisters, Inez Dowd of Siler City, Grace Dowdy, Frances Johnson, Mable Lemons, all of Bear Creek; brothers, John Oldham, Eugene Oldham, both of Bear Creek; and one granddaughter.
JOYCE GLOVER ALSTON
Joyce Glover Alston, 79, of Siler City died Wednesday (07-14-2010) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday (07-17-2010) at Corinth A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Mary J. Turner officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alston was a native of Chatham County, a home-maker, and a member of Corinth A.M.E. Zion Church. She was preceded in death by twelve siblings.
Survivors include her husband, Lacy T. Alston, Jr.; daughters, Debra A. Robinson of Morristown, TN, Beverly A. Smith of Bethesda, MD, Pamela Alston of Siler City; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SUE ELLEN JOHNSON VANDERFORD
Sue Ellen Johnson Vanderford, 55, of Yanceyville died Friday, (07-16-2010) at Alamance Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, (07-19-2010) at 1 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Faw officiating. Entombment followed at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
Ms. Vanderford was born in Chatham County, July 30, 1954, the daughter of Robert E. and the late June Loretta Turner Jordan.
Survivors include daughters, Daisha V. Gaines of Goldston, Codie Johnson of Wilmington; sons, Chad R. Vanderford of Snow Camp, Jimmy Stanley of Siler City; father and step-mother, Robert E and Mary Jordan of Siler City; sister, Vickie J. Barth of Siler City; brother, Cary Lee Johnson of Siler City; and two grandchildren.
DONALD HUMPHREY DANIEL, JR.
Preacher Donald Humphrey Daniel, Jr., 65, of Siler City died Saturday, (07-17-2010) at his home.
Funeral services were held Monday, (07-19-2010) at Cornerstone Baptist Church, at 2 p.m. with Charles, Don and Julia officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Daniel was born January 21, 1945, in Ashland, KY, the son of Donald Humphrey and Julia Sloan Daniel, Sr, both deceased. He was a graduate of Wheelwright High School, Fruitland Baptist and Liberty Bible College. He was pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, and had pastored Highland Baptist Church, Vass, Antioch Baptist Church, Goldston, and Gethsemene Baptist Church, Fayetteville.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Favre Daniel of the home; daughter, Julia D. Scribner of Goldston; sons, Charles Daniel, Don Daniel, both of Goldston; sisters, Ruth D. Briggs of Indianapolis, IN, Erma D. Darnell of Mouth Card, KY, Cloteen D. Vanderpool of Dillon, SC, twin-sister, Donna D. Ritter of Bennett; brother, Roscoe Edward Daniel of Denton; eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benefit for Donald Daniel, Jr., c/o First Bank, or to Cornerstone Baptist Church.
THOMAS ANDREW HAYWOOD
Thomas Andrew Haywood, 34, died Monday (07-19-2010) in Fayetteville.
funeral service will be Monday (07-26-2010) at 10 a.m. at the Sand Hills State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Survivors are his parents, David R. and Patricia Morrow Haywood of Snow Camp; brother, John Allen Haywood, USAF, Italy; sister, Sarah H. Ball of Greensboro; grandparents, Robert and Ruth Morrow of Snow Camp and Reid and Betty Haywood of Greensboro.
The viewing will be Sunday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pinecrest Funeral Home and Crematorium in Hope Mills.
