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LEONARD NEWTON GUNTER
Mr. Leonard Newton Gunter 80, of 109 Asbury Church Road, Sanford, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Duke University Hospital.
Mr. Gunter was born in Chatham County, NC on October 7, 1928, to the late Joseph Edward Gunter and Clara Burns Gunter. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Kremer and Irene Hart.
Mr. Gunter worked for many years at Sanford Brick and retired as a plant superintendent with Chatham Brick. He served in the Navy following WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was an active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church for over 60 years; where he served as Sunday School superintendent, teacher, lay speaker, choir member and church historian. He also sang with the Gunter Quartet.
He is survived by his wife Betty Morrison Gunter to whom he was married on October 7, 1948; three children, Leonard Gunter, Jr. and wife Roxie, Linda G. Greer and husband Malcolm and John Edward “Eddie” Gunter and wife Terri all of Sanford; grandchildren, Mickey and Laura Woodard of Cary, Travis and Amanda Gunter of Chesterfield, SC, Monica Gunter of Cary, Joseph Bullock of Raleigh, Karen Bullock of Cary, Tiffany and Zach Hinnant of Apex, Adam Gunter and Evan Gunter both of Sanford; great-grandchild, Savannah Rose Gunter of Chesterfield, SC; and two brothers, Herbert Gunter of Sanford and Ira Gunter of Vass.
A father in Israel has fallen. A good man has exchanged this world of sin and sorrow for one of peace and quietude. Leonard served His Lord and Savior with all his might, constantly exercising an influence for good upon all with whom he was associated. This writer saw him during his last illness and he continued to maintain a perfect resignation to the will of God, and a humble trust in His promises which is rarely to be met with under such trying circumstances.
It was indeed Christ for him to live, but an eternal gain to die. That religion which he professed to have in health, did not forsake him when affliction came, nor when the monster death was grappling with his life.
He was a faithful and loyal husband to his wife Betty for over 60 years and a proud, loving, and doting Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
The text which so beautifully portrays his feelings and trust even in a dying hour is II Timothy 4:6-8: “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that love His appearing.”
Leonard’s testimony is one of a Fight well fought, a Course well run; A Faith well kept, and a Crown well won.
The visitation was held Tuesday, May 5, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. funeral service was be held Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Asbury United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Burns and Rev. Steve Johnson presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Asbury UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o May Ola Kerr, 219 Jim Gordon Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.
Honorary pallbearers were Methodist Men of Asbury Church, The Numa Bright Sunday School Class, James Gordon, Rennie Kremer, Doug Gunter and Ronnie Gunter and they were to meet at the church at 3:40 p.m.
Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.
JANICE MARIE COX ANDREWS
Janice Marie Cox Andrews, 60, of 1273 Harold Andrews Road, Siler City died Monday, May 4, 2009 at Care View Rest Home, Snow Camp.
Mrs. Andrews was born January 13, 1949, the daughter of Carl and Juanita Baxter Cox.
Mrs. Andrews was a native of Chatham County, owner of Janco Incorporated and vice president and secretary of Darrell Andrews Trucking. She was a 1968 graduate of Chatham Central High School, a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church, and attended the First Wesleyan Church. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Carl Cox; a brother, Jerry Cox; and a sister, Amy Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell R. Andrews; two daughters, Donna A. Stone of Siler City, Angel Andrews of Jamestown; one son, Forrest Andrews of Siler City; mother, Juanita Baxter Cox of Bennett; four sisters, Barbara C. Hardister of Bennett, Debbie C. Dennis of Asheboro, Patricia C. Hughes of Ramseur, Lisa C. Mote of Siler City; one brother, Tommy Cox of Ramseur; grandchildren, L'oreal Jones, Andrew Jones, Ayden Andrews and a great granddaughter, Kiley Prestyn Dixon.
The family received friends Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral will be Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, 608 N. 3rd Ave., Siler City with Rev. Ronald Thompson, Rev. Dennis Boone and Rev. Eddie McClure officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Snow Camp.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Pat Morgan, 5418 Garden Lake Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410.
CHRISTOPHER WAYNE MARLOW
Christopher Wayne Marlow, 30, of Columbia, SC, died Tuesday, (04-21-09), at his residence.
At his request, Chris was cremated and a private memorial service will be held.
Mr. Marlow was born in Chapel Hill, the son of Jimmy Wayne Marlow and Deborah Lynn Williams Marlow. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy, and served in the US Marine Corps. He was a deputy sheriff for Lexington County, SC.
Survivors include his father, Jimmy, of Chapel Hill; and brother, Mike Marlow of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
MAXINE FREEMAN BREWER
Maxine Brewer, 76, Bear Creek died Wednesday, (04-22-09) at the home of her brother.
The funeral was held Friday, (04-24-09) at 2 p.m. at Siler City Church of God, with Rev. Neal Kight, Rev Darrell Garner and Rev. Pervie Stines officiating. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brewer was the daughter of John Tillman and Pearl Freeman Porterfield. She was a native of Orange County, retired from Black & Decker of Asheboro after 40 years of service, and the oldest member of the Siler City Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jack Brewer.
She is survived by brothers, Willie Freeman of Bear Creek, and Raney Porterfield of Graham.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of UNC, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
STANLEY JOSEPH MIHELICK, JR.
Stanley Joseph Mihelick, Jr., 79, died Friday (04-24-09) at U.N.C. Medical Center Hospital in Chapel Hill.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, (04-28-09) at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Joseph Mihelick, Sr. and Anna Marie Osolnick Mihelick.
He was a native of Luzerne, PA, and a graduate of Ohio University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, receiving numerous medals. He retired from Goodyear in 1990. While at Galloway Ridge, he served on the founding board of directors, retiring in 2008.
Surviving is his wife, Barbara Mae Mihelick; son, Douglas Mihelick; daughter, Kristin May; brother John Mihelick; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Chatham Habitat for Humanity (www.chathamhabitat.org) or the Galloway Ridge Inc. Charitable Fund, 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
MAZIE M. PATRICK
Mazie Mix Patrick, 95, of Snow Camp, died Wednesday, (04-22-09) at Sunbridge Care in Siler City.
Memorial services were held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, (04-27-09), at Kingdon Hall of Liberty, with Elder Lonny May, officiating.
Mrs. Patrick was a native of Ithaca, NY, a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Liberty.
Survivors include son, John David Patrick, of Snow Camp; sister, Anne Domelle, of Millersburg, Pa.; brother, Don Mix, of Liberty; three grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren.
RICHARD PASCHAL “PETE” TEAGUE
Richard Paschal "Pete" Teague, 85, of Ramseur, died Friday (04-24-09), at his residence
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (04-27-09) at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur, with Rev. Justus McKeel, officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Knoll Cemetery, with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Teague was a Chatham County native, retired from Weiman Furniture Mfg. and a WWII Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Dallas. He was a graduate of Silk Hope High School.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Duncan Teague, of the home; daughters, Teresa M. Teague, of Siler City, Debbie Teague, of Ramseur; and sister, Annabel T. Powers, of Siler City
Memorials may be made to, Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204; or to Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broad-way, Suite #1509, New York, NY 10018.
LOUISE WILSON GRIMES
Louise Wilson Grimes, 84, of Ramseur, died Thursday, (04-23-09) at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur, with Michael Moody, and Jeff Buckles, officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur.
Mrs. Grimes was a Chatham County native, retired from Black & Decker and attended Ramseur Gospel Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Grimes, her parents, Robert and Ella Wilson, brother, Robert Wilson and sister, Pauline W. Craven.
Survivors include sisters, Lillian Brewer of Ramseur; Mazie Craven, Daile Moody both of Asheboro; and brother, A. K. Wilson of Ramseur.
Memorials may be made to Ramseur Gospel Chapel, P.O. Box 840, Ramseur, NC 27316; or to Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.
HAROLD FRANKLIN “FRANK” GOODMAN
Harold Franklin “Frank” Goodman, 81, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday (04-28-09) at UNC Hospitals.
Mr. Goodman was born in Iredell County, the son of Harvey Goodman and Nora Josey Goodman. He was retired from the construction industry, where he had worked as a truck driver, and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Pittsboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hackney Goodman.
Survivors include his sisters, Eva Riddle, Faye Hart, both of Mebane, Irma Ellis of Pittsboro, Mary Sanders of Chapel Hill; and brother, Hugh Goodman of Pittsboro.
Friends may visit with the family from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hall-Wynne funeral service, Griffin Chapel, in Pittsboro and at other times at the residence of Irma and Charles Ellis.
Memorials may be directed to the Bynum United Methodist Church Women’s Prayer Group, % Irma Ellis, treasurer, 6181 US Hwy 15-501 North, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
DAVID H. HARRIS, SR.
David H. Harris, Sr., 88, of Moncure, died Monday (04-20-09) at his home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday (04-25-09) at Mt. View AME Zion Church. Burial followed at Seymour Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, his children, Lois, Hermenia, both of Moncure, David, Jr. of Raleigh, Daniel of Baltimore, MD; sister, Bettie Edwards of Nofolk, Va.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
HENRY JEFFERSON RING
Henry Jefferson Ring, 60 passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with the Reverend Lloyd Smith officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed in Guilford Memorial Park.
Henry was born July 2, 1948, in Guilford County to the late Mary Ring. He enjoyed painting, fishing, making different crafts and watching movies with his family.
Mr. Ring is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Ann Ring of the home; daughters, Cindy Teague and husband Randall of Walkertown, Crystal Gomez and husband John of Germany; grandchildren, Nikki Ballenger, Cameron Ring, Chase and Dakota Teague, all of Walkertown, Jacob and Christopher Gomez both of Germany, Josh Gomez of Alaska; aunt and uncle, Bertha and Carl Poindexter. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m., Sunday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
