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Mr. Norman Perkins
BURLINGTON - Mr. Norman Samuel Perkins, 73, of 2157 S. Gurney St., died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after one year of failing health, 15 days critical. A native of Durham, he was the husband of Mrs. Clara Beal Perkins, who survives, and the son of the Rev. Norman Nesbitt Perkins and Mrs. Emily Dodd Perkins, both deceased. He retired after 37 years of service with Kroger Grocery Stores in Greensboro and was the Union Representative for employees. He attended Elon College and was a member of the Alamance Seniors Golf Association. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and took a part in the Normandy Invasion. He was a member of Webb Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors other than his wife of the home include four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Willis, Mrs. Esther Capes, Mrs. Martha Jackson and Mrs. Mary Daly, all of Burlington. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Piedmont Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1795, Burlington, N.C. 27216. Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Michael P. Bulger
BURLINGTON - Mr. Michael Patrick Bulger, 48, of 1212 Queen Ann St., died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1998, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after a critical illness of one week. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Mr. Michael James Bulger and Mrs. Catherine Foley Bulger, both deceased. He was a security officer for Darwood Management Inc. in New York City. He was a member of Burlington Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Quigley of Pearl River, N.Y., and Mrs. Catherine M. Bonk of Stoney Creek. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Carlton Wilson. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, and at other times at the home of Mrs. Catherine M. Bonk, 6439 Bell Cross Trail, Stoney Creek.
Mrs. Mozelle Dawson
McLEANSVILLE - Mrs. Mozelle Thomas Dawson, 89, of 5824 Carmon Road, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Moses Cone Extended Care Center. Born Oct. 26, 1908, in Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Mr. James Dawson, and the daughter of Mr. John Thomas and Mrs. Bertha May Thomas, both deceased. She was a life member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. James (Fannie) Clark of Burlington, Mrs. Luther (Bertha) Brame and Mrs. Larry (Frances) Batten, both of Greensoro, Ms. Louise Newell of McLeansville and Mrs. Phillip (Mary) Stokes of Gibsonville; six sons, Mr. Herman Dawson of Mechanicsville, Va., Mr. Roy Dawson of Whitsett, Mr. Staley Dawson and Mr. Howard Dawson, both of Gibsonville, and Mr. John Dawson and Mr. Raymond Dawson, both of McLeansville, 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Otis Davis, the Rev. Lucius Gray and the Rev. Ralph Webb. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at 2168 Colony Road, Gibsonville. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 300 Knox Road, McLeansville, N.C. 27301.
Mrs. Jennie S. Cook
ELON COLLEGE - Mrs. Jennie Bell "Tennie" Scott Cook, 80, of 2209 N.C. 87 North, died at 5:12 p.m. Monday, June 8, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after two and a half years of failing health, one week critical.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. Ralph Boyd Cook, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. William Hugh Scott and Mrs. Jennie Adkins Scott, both deceased. She was retired from Monarch Hosiery and was a homemaker.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cook Laughlin of Elon College; a son, Mr. Hobart Gary Cook of Mebane; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ms. Mary Smith, Ms. Nellie Alcon and Ms. Claudia Sutton; three brothers, Mr. Norman Scott, Mr. Otis Scott and Mr. John D. Scott; a grandchild; and a step grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Dave Gilbert, pastor of Bethlehem Christian Church, and Dr. Dace Lewis, pastor of Front Street Christian Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Center, 1236 Huffman Mill Road, Suite 120, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mr. Edward Webster Jr.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Mr. Edward Lee Webster Jr. died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at East Orlando Hospital after several years of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Beaulah Small Webster, who survives, and the son of Mrs. Glennie Violet Webster, who survives, and the late Mr. Edward L. Webster Sr.
Survivors other than his wife and mother of Burlington, include three sons, Mr. Ronnie Lee Webster of Burlington, and Mr. Todd Webster and Mr. Tony Webster, both of Orlando; a sister, Mrs. Dalphine Johnson of Gibsonville; two stepchildren; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Raymond Eugene Webster.
The funeral was conducted in Orlando.
Mr. Bertram A. West
GRAHAM - Mr. Bertram Adrian "Bert" West, 79, of Box 51, Swepsonville, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Alamance after two years of failing health, four weeks critical.
A native of Stanley County, he was the husband of Mrs. Leona "Esther" Keen West, who survives, and the son of Mr. Roy B. West and Mrs. Addie Lowder West, both deceased. He was retired from Copland Fabrics and was a Baptist.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Crigger of Mavisvale, Va., and Mrs. Loretta "Jean" Cleghorn of Jasper, Ga.; a stepson, Mr. Robert "Bob" Keen of Graham; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Webb of Burlington; seven step grandchildren; and several great-step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Ms. Phyllis R. Johnson; and three brothers, Mr. John West, Mr. Joe West and Mr. Lamar West.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Howard Thompson, pastor of Burlington Assembly of God. Burial will be in Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1236 Huffman Mill Road, Suite 1050, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mrs. Helen C. Jones
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - Mrs. Helen Carter Jones, 70, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998.
She was the wife of Mr. Glenn J. Jones, and the daughter of Mr. Ezra J. Carter and Mrs. Mother Maybelle Carter, both deceased. She was a member of the musical group, The Carter Family.
Survivors other than her husband include three sons, Mr. Glenn Daniel Jones, Mr. David Lawrence Jones and Mr. Kevin Carter Jones; two sisters, Mrs. June Carter Cash and Ms. Ina Anita Carter; six grandchildren; and several relatives in the Burlington area.
The funeral was Friday at Hendersonville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn East cemetery in Hendersonville.
Phillips-Robinson Funeral Service in Hendersonville was in charge of arrangements. Rich and Thompson Funeral Service in Burlington provided local information.
Mr. Michael P. Bulger
BURLINGTON - Mr. Michael Patrick Bulger of 1212 Queen Ann St., died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1998, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after a critical illness of one week.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Mr. Michael James Bulger and Mrs. Catherine Foley Bulger, both deceased. He was a security officer for Darwood Management Inc. in New York City. He was a member of Burlington Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Quigley of Pearl River, N.Y., and Mrs. Catherine M. Bonk of Stoney Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Carlton Wilson.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o N.C. Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043.
Mr. Philip B. Anthony
HAW RIVER - Mr. Philip Bares Anthony, 76, of 117 Circle Drive, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the Hospice Home after an illness of five months.
A native of Rowan County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Martha Brown Anthony, and the son of Mr. Jesse Filmore Anthony and Mrs. Avie Schronce Anthony, both deceased. He was retired from Cone Mills and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and the Hillsborough Moose Lodge. He was a member of Haw River United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Mr. Phillip James "Jimmy" Anthony of the home, and Mr. John S. "Steve" Anthony and Mr. Bobby Lynn Anthony, both of Haw River; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Houk of Lincolnton and Mrs. Rosa Ross and Mrs. Bobbie Jean Lambert, both of China Grove; a brother, Mr. Marshall E. Anthony of China Grove; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Russell Anthony.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Haw River United Methodist Church by Dr. Roderic Mullen, pastor, and the Rev. James Rosser, pastor of Haw River Christian Church. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
Mrs. Irma R. Holman
DURHAM - Mrs. Irma Dean Richardson Holman, 56, of 1202 Berkeley Street, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at her home.
A native of Durham, she was the daughter of Ms. Essie Richardson, who survives, and the late Mr. Herman Jones. She was educated in the Durham City Schools and worked as a nurse's assistant at several rest homes.
Survivors other than her mother of Durham include four daughters, Ms. Gwendolyn Patrice Holman, Ms. Yvette Richardson and Ms. Jacqueline Holman, all of Durham, and Ms. Willette Michelle Wiley of Burlington; a sister, Ms. Patricia Ann Richardson of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Vertas Carlyle Richardson of Selma; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel in Durham by the Rev. Robert Daniels. Burial will be in Glennview Memorial Park.
Mr. William Wescott
WHITSETT - Mr. William H. "Bill" Wescott, 65, of 1337 Village Road, Lot 154, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
A native of Portland, Maine, he was the husband of Mrs. Nancy Wescott, who survives, and the son of Mr. Gerald Wescott and Ms. June Clough Tobey, both deceased. He was retired and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Whitsett Volunteer Fire Department. He was a former member of the Martinsville, Va., Moose Lodge and the Pythians.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two daughters, Ms. Pam Wescott of Raleigh and Mrs. Diana Collins of Elon College; two sons, Mr. Keith Wescott of Martinsville and Mr. Mark Wescott of Greensboro; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sandra Brown of Greensboro; two stepsons, Mr. Bobby Goins of Whitsett and Mr. Sam Goins of McLeansville; two brothers, Mr. Robert Wescott of Windsor, Maine, and Mr. Pete Wescott of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; and five step grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Alamance Memorial Park by Dr. Keith Uffman, pastor of Alamance Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to the Whitsett Volunteer Fire Department, 809 N.C. 61 South, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249; or to the American Heart Association, 300 Silver Cedar Court, P.O. Box 2636, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515-2636.
Mr. Roland Linnens Jr.
BENNETT - Mr. Roland Irist Linnens Jr., 81, of 75 Bonlee St., died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Berta Mae Gardner Linnens, who survives. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II. He retired as a weaving general overseer for Klopman Mills after more than 50 years of service. He was a member of Asheboro Lodge No. 699 AF&AM. He was a member of Bennett Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a brother, Mr. Ray Linnens of Burlington.
The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Bennett Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Strider and the Rev. Robert Webb. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bennett Baptist Church cemetery Trust Fund, Bennett, N.C. 27208; or to Hospice of Chatham County, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
