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HANNAH R. ALSTON
Hannah R. Alston, 86 of Siler City died Thursday, (02-11-2010) at her home.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, (02-14-2010) 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 (02-11-2010) at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (02-14-2010) 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, (02-14-2010) at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.Thursday, (02-18-2010) 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.
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.
IRENE ALLEN SMITH
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, (02-03-2010) at Hospice & Palliative Care Center Of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington.
Funeral services were held Saturday, (02-06-2010) 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 (02-05-2010).
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (02-08-2010) 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.
THOMAS CLIFTON FOWLER
Thomas Clifton Fowler, 74, of Leland, died Thursday (02-04-2010) at Brunswick Cove Living Center in Winnabow.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (02-07-2010) 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, (02-06-2010) at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, (02-08-2010) 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.
MRS. UZNIA CAVINESS GARNER
Mrs. Uznia Caviness Garner, 84, of Robbins, died Monday (02-08-2010) at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (02-11-2010) 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-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Wednesday (02-10-2010) 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.
