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Mr. Charlie W. Parrish
GRAHAM - Mr. Charlie William Parrish, 71, of Health Care Center of Alamance, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after a long illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Betty W. Parrish, and the son of Mr. Hoyt Parrish and Mrs. Maggie A. Parrish, both deceased. He was a factory worker and a member of St. Matthews AME Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Savannah Rogers of Mebane, Ms. Alice Parrish and Ms. Tammy Parrish, both of Charlotte, and Mrs. Roxanne Williams of Chapel Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Lambert and Mrs. Mozell Worth, both of Saxapahaw; two brothers, Mr. Lester Parrish of Saxapahaw and Mr. Jackie Parrish of Graham; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthews AME Church by the Rev. Leroy Miller, pastor, and the Rev. George C. Cheek. Burial will be in Farrington-Morrow Memorial cemetery in Saxapahaw.
The family will be at the church one hour before the service, and at other times at 5321 Salem Church Road, Saxapahaw.
Burrus and Burrus Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jackie Parrish
GRAHAM - Mr. Jackie Parrish, 60, of 1040 Moore's Chapel cemetery Road, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at Duke University Medical Center after an illness of two weeks.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Hallie Parrish, who survives, and the son of Mr. Hoyt Parrish and Mrs. Maggie A. Parrish, both deceased. He was a graduate of Graham High School and was a tow motor operator at Burlington Industries. He was a member of St. Matthews AME Church where he served on the usher board and as a church steward.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. Thomas Parrish of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Camilla Madden of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Lambert and Mrs. Mozell Worth, both of Saxapahaw; a brother, Mr. Lester Parrish of Saxapahaw; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Charlie William Terrell.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Matthews AME Church by the Rev. Leroy Miller, pastor, and the Rev. George C. Cheek. Burial will be in Farrington-Morrow Memorial cemetery in Saxapahaw.
Burrus and Burrus Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Curtis O. Howard
HAW RIVER - Mr. Curtis O. Howard, 40, of 3508 Blackberry Lane, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at his home after a short illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Gloria East Howard, who survives, and the son of Mr. Burley Smith Howard and Mrs. Lona Mae Goodson, who both survive. He was employed by Upholstery Prints and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors other than his wife of the home, mother of Burlington and father of Browns Summit include two daughters, Miss Christina Lee East of the home and Mrs. Christy Pierce of New Bern; a son, Mr. Clinton O. Howard of Graham; stepmother, Mrs. Lula Allred Howard of Browns Summit; two brothers, Mr. Eddie Smith Howard of Browns Summit and Mr. Danny Howard of Haw River; and a sister, Mrs. Brenda Hitt of Graham.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. James Rosser, pastor of Haw River Christian Church. Burial will be in Graham Memorial Park.
Mr. R.P. Ellington Jr.
BURLINGTON - Mr. R.P. Ellington Jr., 82, of 208 Tremont Drive, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health, two weeks critical.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Catherine Stribling Ellington, who survives, and the son of the Rev. Rayburn Paschal Ellington Sr. and Mrs. Belva Cheek Ellington, both deceased. He was retired from Western Electric. He was educated in the Graham Public School System and at Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. He was active in the Boy Scouts and served as Scout Master for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a Merchant Marine. He was a former member of the Alamance Wildlife Club, Elon Fish and Game Club, American Society of Violin Makers and International Society of Violin Makers. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burlington where he was a member of the church choir for many years, was a member of Linneman Sunday School Class and was a member of various committees.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Ellington Vance and Mrs. Sharon Ellington Elgin, both of Burlington; a son, Mr. Rayburn "Ray" Paschal Ellington III of Chicago; a brother, Mr. Floyd P. Ellington of Charlotte; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Mr. Hillis Ellington, Mr. Carroll Ellington and Mr. John Ellington; and a sister, Ms. Mary Lee Eakes.
Memorials may be made to Finders Faithful Campaign, First Baptist Church of Burlington, 400 S. Broad St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
McClure Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Mr. Steven T. Harrison
WHITSETT - Mr. Steven Todd Harrison, 35, of 3817-A Angus Road, died Sunday, May 31, 1998.
A native of Rockingham County, he was the husband of Mrs. Teresa Marie "Teri" Duncan Harrison, who survives, and the son of Mr. Robert Fetzer Harrison and Mrs. Meryle Mckinney Harrison, who both survive. He had lived in Whitsett for the past two years. He was an employee of Burlington Industries, an awarded country musician, and a member of Shiloh Country Music Band. He had performed at the Rand Ole Opry, the Fiddler's Cove in Liberty and at Maggie McGee's in Nasvhille, Tenn. He was a volunteer with the Head Start Program at Williamsburg Elementary School and a volunteer at Nathaniel Greene Elementary School. He was a Baptist and attended Community Baptist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home and parents of Reidsville include three sons, Mr. Everett Charles Harrison, Mr. Lucas Todd Harrison and Mr. Zachary Robert Harrison, all of the home; a stepson, Mr. Cody Lee Tillman of the home; two stepdaughers, Miss Alexis Marie Tillman and Miss Sheri Wheeler, both of the home; and four brothers, Mr. Kevin Mark Harrison, Mr. Brian Scott Harrison, Mr. Jonathan Reid Harrison and Mr. Benjamin Brooks Harrison, all of Reidsville.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Margaret Hillman
YANCEYVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Mildred Cox Hillman, 94, of 601 Oak-View Loop Road, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at the Brian Center Health Care.
Born Feb. 1, 1904, in Campbell County, Ky., she was the wife of Mr. Stanley Levi Hillman Sr., who died in 1952, and the daughter of Mr. Milton Cox and Mrs. Luella Mae Richards Cox, both deceased. She was a homemaker, past postmaster with the U.S. Postal Service, book store manager and Dean of Women at Atlanta Christian College, East Point, Ga. She was a member of Oakview Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Ms. Margie Hillman Fessler of Tennille, Ga., and Ms. Mattie Lue Dumas of Pembrook Pirer, Fla.; two sons, Mr. Stanley Levi Hillman Jr. of Ruffin and Mr. Robert L. Hillman of Purley; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Erlanger, Ky.
Memorials may be made to Oakview Presbyterian Church cemetery Fund, Mrs. Tracy Chandler, P.O. Box 74, Yanceyville, N.C. 27379.
Mrs. Roxie W. Hall
GRAHAM - Mrs. Roxie Woods Hall, 90, of 1767 Petty Road, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at her home.
Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Mr. Thomas D. Foust
TRENTON, N.J. - Mr. Thomas DePriest Foust, 64, of 40 Sherman Ave., died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at Mercer Hospital after a short illness.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Marie Poole Foust, who survives, and the son of Mrs. Lottie Chrisman Foust, who survives, and the late Mr. William Foust Sr. He was a graduate of Sedalia High School and was a member of Wardsworth Congregational Christian Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home and mother of Watdsworth include a daughter, Ms. Michele D. Foust of Graham; a brother, Mr. William Foust Jr. of Trenton; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wardsworth Congregational Christian Church by the Rev. Ervin Milton. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Hargett and Bryant Funeral Home in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ila T. Snyder
GIBSONVILLE - Mrs. Ila Thomas Snyder, 75, of 3622 Jesse Road, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at her home after six months of failing health.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Albert James Snyder, and the daughter of Mr. Andrew Rankin and Mrs. Lessie Thomas Thomas, both deceased. She was retired from Cone Mills, White Oak Plant. She was a member of McLeansville Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Irene Little of the home; four sons, Mr. Hubert Lee Rigney and Mr. Larry Rankin Snyder, both of McLeansville, and Mr. Coy Glenn Snyder and Mr. Albert Lindsey Snyder, both of Gibsonville; two brothers, Mr. Richard Thomas and Mr. J.C. Thomas, both of McLeansville; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ms. Mary T. Rigney; and two brothers, Mr. Marvin Thomas and Mr. Elmer Thomas.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at McLeansville Baptist Church by Dr. Jack Lemons, pastor. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to McLeansville Baptist Church, 5205 Frieden's Church Road, McLeansville, N.C. 27301; or to Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
John Burnett
BURLINGTON - Mr. John Thomas Burnett, of 105 Lunsford Drive, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at his home after a long illness.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of Mrs. Katie Mae Day Burnett, who survives, and the son of Mr. Felix Burnett and Mrs. Maggie Bell Allen Burnett, both deceased. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors other than his wife include two sons, Mr. Thomas Burnett Jr. and Mr. Jimmy Burnett, both of Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Leona B. Williams of Greensboro and Mrs. Fay Dean Richmond of Atlanta; a brother, Mr. Vance Burnett of Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Hallie Patterson of Burlington; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mr. James Bill Burnett Sr.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sharpe Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Roxie W. Hall
GRAHAM - Mrs. Roxie Wood Hall, 90, of 1767 Petty Road, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at her home after one year of failing health, six weeks critical.
A native of Cocke County, Tenn., she was the wife of the late Mr. Arlie W. Hall and the daughter of Mr. Benjamin Wood and Mrs. Lou Burke Wood, both deceased. She was retired from Sellers Manufacturing Company. She was a former member of the Happy Haw Senior Citizens and was a Baptist.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Guy (Louise) Crutchfield of Clarksville, Va., and Mrs. Harold (Wilma) Phillips, Ms. Mildred "Duck" Bumgardner and Ms. Patsy Johnson, all of Graham; a son, Mr. Jack Hall of Mebane; a brother, Mr. Arthur Wood of Johnson City, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Benji Kelley, pastor of Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
