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Mr. James T. Flowers
WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. James Travis Flowers, 80, of 2750 Pilgrim Court, died at 8:12 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Blumenthal Jewish Home after a long illness.
A native of Sanford, he was the husband of Mrs. Louise Bonin Varner Flowers, who survives, and the late Mrs. Catherine Willett Flowers. He was the son of Mr. James Travis Flowers and Mrs. Catherine Webster Flowers, both deceased. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Rico Suction. He attended Elon College. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. He attended Front Street United Methodist Church and the Men's Prayer Breakfast.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter Mrs. Steven (Julia Marie) Cazel of Greensboro; three sons, Mr. Travis John Flowers of Gibsonville, Mr. Philip William Flowers of Mebane and Mr. David Charles Flowers of Welcome; a stepson, Mr. James Lester Varner of Raleigh; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Amelia) Phillips of Greenville; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Hill cemetery by the Rev. Roland T. Barnhardt, pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, Box 608 Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102.
Mrs. Helen S. Papadis
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Mrs. Helen Stroggilis Papadis, 73, of 255 Cart Drive, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Marathia, Evrytania, Greece, she was the wife of the late Mr. James George Papadis, and the daughter of Mrs. Ourania Dallas Stroggilis, who survives, and the late Mr. Philip Stroggilis. She was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Spartanburg where she was a member of the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Survivors other than her mother of the home include three daughters, Ms. Bessie Papadis of the home, Ms. Mary Koutroulias of Spartanburg and Ms. Christina Liapis of Burlington; two sons, Mr. George J. Papadis of Burlington and Mr. Philip J. Papadis of Spartanburg; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by the Rev. George F. Nayfa and the Rev. Tom Pistolis. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 1107, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304; to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 15 DeCamp St., Greenville, S.C. 29601; to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 1004, Burlington, N.C. 27215; or to the American Cancer Society, Suite 2, 600 N. Main St., Greer, S.C. 29650.
Mr. Otha Thompson
HILLSBOROUGH - Mr. Otha M. Thompson, 87, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Oak Haven Retirement Center in Durham.
Born July 14, 1909, in Orange County, he was the husband of Mrs. Georgia Lyon Thompson, who survives. He was self-employed in the construction business and was a member of Mount Zion AME Church.
Survivors other than his wife of Durham include two sons, the Rev. Charlie Thompson and Mr. Bobby Thompson, both of Hillsborough; two daughters, Ms. Dorothy L. Latta and Ms. Helen B. Kenion, both of Hillsborough; a sister, Ms. Daisy Bryant of Ivanhoe; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion AME Church by the Rev. Larnie Horton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Chavis-Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Columbus Chavis
BURLINGTON - Mr. Columbus Chavis, 77, of 2664 Green Level Loop Road, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998, at his home.
A native of Sanford, he was the husband of Mrs. Mabel Crisp Chavis, who survives, and the son of Mr. Perlie Chavis and Mrs. Louella Murphy Chavis, both deceased. He was retired from White Furniture Company. He was a member of St. Luke Christian Church where he served with the Deacon Board, the Usher Board the Missionary Department, the Senior Choir and served as the sexton.
Survivors other than his wife include six daughters, Mrs. Elaine Turner and Mrs. Martha Royster, both of Haw River, Mrs. LaVerne Boone, Miss Cathy Chavis, Mrs. Beverly Moore and Miss Alease Chavis, all of Burlington; two sons, Mr. Rollins Chavis of Mebane and Mr. Timothy Chavis of Graham; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Miller of Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Julia Fogle of Norwalk, Conn.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Christian Church in Mebane by the Rev. Rory Garrison, pastor. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Alease Chavis
BURLINGTON - Miss Alease Chavis, 47, of 2664 Green Level Loop Road, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1998, at her home after a sudden illness.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mabel Crisp Chavis, who survives, and the late Mr. Columbus Chavis. She was a former employee of the Alamance County School System. She was a 1969 graduate of Graham High School, where she was a member of the Glee Club. She was a member of St. Luke Christian Church where she was a trustee, member of the Senior Choir and Missionary Department.
Survivors other than her mother of the home include five sisters, Mrs. Elaine Turner and Mrs. Martha Royster, both of Haw River, Mrs. LaVerne Boone, Miss Cathy Chavis and Mrs. Beverly Moore, all of Burlington; and two brothers, Mr. Rollins Chavis of Mebane and Mr. Timothy Chavis of Graham.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Christian Church by the Rev. Rory Garrison, pastor. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Fannie Hudson
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" Hudson, 89, of 2804 Blanche Drive, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at Alamance Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born March 31, 1909 in Tatum, S.C., she was the daughter of Mr. George Walter Smith and Mrs. Lucy Jane Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith.
Survivors include a son, Mr. John Marvin Hudson of Greensboro; a stepdaughter, Ms. Dorothy H. King of the home; two grandchildren; three step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Baptist church, Edgewood Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mr. James Patterson Jr.
ELON COLLEGE - Mr. James B. Patterson Jr., 33, of 3505 Shepherd Road, died Sunday morning, May 31, 1998, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham of injuries received in an automobile accident.A native of Watauga County, he was the husband of Mrs. Julie Phillips Patterson who survives, and the son of Mr. James B. Patterson Sr. and Mrs. Henrietta Bullock Patterson, who survive. He was a graduate of Western Alamance High School and received a degree in business management and marketing from Appalachian State University. He was employed at Shoffner
Industries and was a member of Indian Valley Men's Golf Association. Survivors other than his wife of the home and his parents of Burlington include one daughter, Miss Jessica 'Jessie' Amber Patterson of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Essie Mae Patterson of Reidsville; and maternal grandparents, Mr. Henry Bullock and Mrs. Thelma Bullock of Kannapolis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mr. Walter Everette Patterson. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Dan Christopher, pastor of Altamahaw Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to James Patterson Memorial Alamance Junior Golf, c/o Indian Valley Golf Course, 1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27217-7982.
Mr. J. Fredrick Wright
MOORESVILLE - Mr. James Fredrick 'Fred' Wright, 61, of Mooresville, died
Saturday, May 30, 1998. Born Aug. 1, 1936, in Burlington, he was the husband of Mrs. Faye Pearce Wright who survives, and the son of Mrs. Annie Johnson Wright who survives and
the late Mr. James H. Wright. He was a 34-year employee with Burlington Industries, and had been a Human Resources Manager for the past 18 years at the Denim Plant in Mooresville. He previously worked for Burlington Industries in Greenville, S.C., Fayetteville, Burlington, Gastonia, Erwin and Caroleen. He attended Elon College, served in the U.S. Air Force Military Police, was a Korean War veteran and graduated from East Carolina University in 1963 where
he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was a member of the Forest City
Lions Club, the Mooresville Rotary Club and the Mooresville Personnel Association, serving as president and on the Board of Directors at each. He was past president of Junior Achievement and served on the Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was a member of Mooresville First Presbyterian Church where he served as past president of the men of the church and as deacon. Survivors other than his wife and his mother include two daughters, Ms. Jamie Elizabeth Wright of Charlotte and Ms. Jennifer Wright Peoples of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother, Mr. Thomas Donald Wright of Graham; and a sister, Ms. Annette Wright McAdams of Halifax, Va. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mooresville First Baptist Church by Dr. S. Edwin Lewis and Dr. Fred A. Coates. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Pine Hill cemetery in Burlington with the Rev. Morton Kurtz officiating. The family will be at Cavin Funeral Home in Mooresville from 6 to 8 this evening and at Piedmont Presbyterian Church in Burlington following the graveside service Tuesday. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Spirit of Restoration Campaign, 249 W. McLelland Ave., Mooresville, N.C. 28115; Piedmont
Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1795, 1001 Rainey St., Burlington, N.C. 27217; or American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, DesPlaines, Ill. 60018, with reference to Mr. Fred Wright, Mooresville.
Mrs. Pansy Hightower
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Pansy Pennington Hightower, 88, of Hawfields Presbyterian Home, died at 10:22 p.m. Friday, May 29, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after three years of failing health, four days critical. She was formerly of North Main Street.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. William L. 'Bill' Hightower and the daughter of Mr. Robert Daniel Pennington and Mrs. Mary Catherine 'Molly' Phillips Pennington, both deceased. She was a former timekeeper for McEwen Hosiery. She retired from Sellars Department Store where she had worked in the Ladies Ready to Wear Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Burlington on Broad Street where she was a former secretary of the WMU, past secretary of the Preschool Department after more than 20 years of service, and was a homebound member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ms. Robinelle Pennington and Mrs. Nadine Boring; and three brothers, Mr. Carlos Pennington, Mr. Gurney Pennington and Mr. Robert E. Pennington. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by Dr. Craig McMahan and the Rev. George M. Phillips. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will be at the home of a niece, Mrs. Glenda Frazier, 306 Doggett Drive, Graham. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Burlington, Building Fund, 400 S. Broad St., Burlington, N.C. 27215; or to a charity of choice.
Mrs. Fannie Hudson
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Frances Elizabeth 'Fannie' Hudson, 89, of 2804 Blanche Drive, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at Alamance Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 31, 1909 in Tatum, S.C., she was the daughter of Mr. George Walter Smith and Mrs. Lucy Jane Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. Survivors include a son, Mr. John Marvin Hudson of Greensboro; a stepdaughter, Ms. Dorothy H. King of the home; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park. The family will be at the Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Baptist church, Edgewood Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mr. Terry N. Blackmon
BURLINGTON - Mr. Terry Nelson Blackmon, 52, of 2931 Blanche Drive, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998, at UNC Hospitals after a brief illness. A native of Elbert County, Ga., he was the husband of Mrs. Carlette Moore Blackmon who survives, and the son of Mr. George Norman Blackmon and Mrs. Irene Rick Blackmon, both deceased. He was an engineer with Parsons International, formerly an engineer with Bell South for 26 years. He taught science at Williams High School from 1967 to 1971. Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. Christopher Keigh Blackmon and Mr. Derrick Carl Blackmon, both of Raleigh; one brother, Mr. Mike Blackmon of Belton, S.C.; and a sister, Mrs. Trudy Jones of Asheboro. The funeral will be conducted at 6 this evening at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Dave Gilbert, pastor of Bethlehem Christian Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.Mr.
Charlie W. Parrish
GRAHAM - Mr. Charlie William Parrish, 71, a resident of Health Care Center of Alamance, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after a long illness. He was a native of Alamance County. Burrus and Burrus Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Mozell Atwater, 5321 Salem Church Road, Saxapahaw Community, Graham.
Mr. Junie Johnson
PITTSBORO - Mr. Junie Johnson, 85, of 5227 Castle Rock Farm Road, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at his home.
A native of Chatham County, he was the husband of Mrs. Effie J. Johnson, who survives. He was the retired owner-operator of Johnson Brothers Sawmill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Center United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than his wife include a daughter, Ms. Susan J. Jones of Pittsboro; two brothers, Mr. Casey Johnson of Siler City and Mr. Victor Johnson of Pittsboro; two sisters, Ms. Ruby Fulk of Greensboro and Ms. Vivian Scott of Siler City; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Center United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ross Carter. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Center United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9204 Center Church Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
Smith and Buckner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
