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George “Chris” Hubner
George Christopher Hubner III, 70, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Hubner loved both the New Jersey Shore and electronics, the latter interest leading to a long and creative career with IBM.
Beloved husband of Billie, Hubner is survived by his former wife Jacqueline of Charlotte, brother David and his wife Michael and nephew Benjamin of Wellesley, MA, son David and his wife Ruth and grandsons Scott and Matthew of Fort Knox, KY, son Andrew and his wife Sarah and grandsons Henry and August and granddaughter Eleanor of Bronx, NY, and son Stephen and his wife Lindsey of Charlotte.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Hubner may be made to the charity of your choice.
LaRease Winston Nauhaus
LaRease Winston Nauhaus, 90, of Cary died on August the 11, 2008 at Wake Medical of Cary. She was a homemaker for many years after; she left the Army in 1944. While being in the Army she helped many solders back to health, as she served as a registered nurse.
She loved to spend her time cooking for family and friends, growing flowers and vegetables in the garden, discussing politics, and joining the “walkers” at Cary Towne Center for an early morning walk and coffee. Her constant concern for others and her strong sense of independence will be remembered by all.
Surviving are daughter Elisabeth Barrett of Fairfax, VA, son Samuel Nauhaus of Charlotte, granddaughter Kara Haywood and her husband Lee of Cary, in addition to great-grandson Noah Haywood, as well several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday Aug. 17 from 3-4 p.m. and the memorial will be directly after at 4 p.m. at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St (Hwy 55) Apex, NC 27502.
Janice Maureen Vowell
Janice Maureen Vowell passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 9 at her home in Raleigh.
She was born in Durham on June 2, 1966, the daughter of Patricia Delamar Vowell and Clyde Wesley Vowell Jr.. She was graduated from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville in 1984. After graduating from North Carolina State University with degrees in Computer Science and English, she worked as a programmer for IBM and later taught English at NCSU.
In 2003, she changed her name to Maureen Harrington Delamar legally.
In addition to Kaye Vaden Hughes, her friend and partner of many years, she leaves behind her father, Wesley Vowell of Durham; her mother, Patricia Ridenhour of Salisbury; and her brother, Christopher Vowell and wife Melissa of Hiddenite. She is also survived by an aunt, Ruth Corkum of Cary, and uncles Carl Delamar and his wife Kathie of Apex, Bill Delamar and his wife Linda of Raleigh, and Norman Vowell and his wife Janet of Durham as well as numerous cousins, great uncles and great aunts.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Clyde and Lois Vowell, maternal grandparents Carl and Norma Delamar, and an uncle Daniel Vowell.
Prayers were offered for her at her church, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Raleigh. There will be a memorial service on Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Salisbury.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Attention of Michaell Ratchford, Guidance Department, at Alexander Central High School, 223 School Avenue, Taylorsville NC 28681. Memorials will be used to establish a scholarship in her name to North Carolina State University. Please make checks payable to ACHS and note that it is for the scholarship in her name.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary’s Street in Raleigh.
Gideon H. Miller Jr.
The last inning of life for Gideon H. (Junior) Miller Jr. concluded on Wednesday Sept. 10 peacefully at his daughter's home in Apex. He was 81. The first born to G.H. and Thermutis Miller on March 30, 1927, Junior discovered early his lifetime love for any game played on a diamond. He played his little league innings in and around Warrenton where he graduated from John Graham High School with honors and worked the family farm.
Gid, as his hometown knew him, wanted to play the middle innings in a bigger stadium, so he moved to Raleigh where he met his wife, Vivian Frances Sullivan. The two raised four children supported by his work first at Allen's Market and finally at NC Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. where he retired as warehouse manager in 1992 with 40 years of service.
Middle inning highlights include Foil W McLaughlin NC Seedsman of the Year Award in 1992 as well as championship ball teams played on and managed: 1966-69 Wake County league champion Chestnut Hills adult baseball and 1973 NC Fast Pitch Softball state champion Embers. Having lost his wife of 49 years to cancer in the late innings, he remarried, to school classmate Katie Joyner, moved back to his hometown Warrenton where he re-discovered a love for the Lord and taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served on numerous committees for his home church.
Whether fishing or hunting, bowling, playing rook, or on the diamond as player, manager, or highly esteemed umpire, he was always fair and competitive. Now he's gone from cheering his beloved Duke Blue Devils to cheering us on from our great cloud of witnesses. His endearing stories and great sense of humor through practical jokes will be missed by wide circles of friends and family.
He is survived by his children: daughter Cindy Buxton and husband Sam, their children Bo Buxton and wife Shawn and Laura Buxton all of Charlotte; daughter Tanya Register and husband Gary, their son Joshua Register all of Apex; daughter Janet Rhudy and husband Steve of Raleigh, their children Dan Rhudy and wife Sydney of Rhode Island, their children Robbie, Noah, and Joe, and Matt Rhudy and wife Tonia of Raleigh, their children Keennan and Felix; and son Tim Miller and wife Shearra of Kings Mountain, their children Rebekah Hopkins and husband Ben of Morrisville and Kathlene Miller of Greensboro.
The family wishes to acknowledge Frances Crews for her faithful friendship and love and Christian Alarcon for his kind and gentle care. The family will receive friends immediately following a memorial service scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 13 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Dorothy Wilma Gustafson
Dorothy Wilma Gustafson, 88, died Sept. 30. She was born in Kosciusko County, IN on Sept. 3, 1920. She was an elementary school teacher and member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority in FL and NC.
Gustafson is survived by her daughter, Melody Antonini and husband, Al, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Henry Gustafson and her son Larry Gustafson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
George Christopher Hubner III
George Christopher Hubner III, 70, died Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Hubner, who went by Chris, loved both the New Jersey Shore and electronics, the latter interest leading to a long and creative career with IBM.
Beloved husband of Billie Lorenz Hubner, he is survived by his former wife, Jacqueline of Charlotte; brother David and his wife Michael and nephew Benjamin of Wellesley, MA; son David and his wife Ruth and grandsons Scott and Matthew of Fort Knox, KY; son Andrew and his wife Sarah and grandsons Henry and August and granddaughter Eleanor of Bronx, NY; and son Stephen and his wife Lindsey of Charlotte.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chris may be made to the charity of your choice.
Emory Dan Ward
Emory Dan Ward, 84, of Apex died Oct. 8 in Fayetteville at N.C. State Veterans Nursing Home. He was one of 11 children born in Sullivan, West Virginia to Annie Myrtle McVey Ward and James William Ward.
Ward served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as a Gunner's Mate 2c(T) on the USS Archerfish (SS 311) submarine. The ship was presented with the Presidential Unit Citation. He was a residential building contractor in Wake County for many years and then later worked for his nephews at Wardson Builders.
Surviving is his wife, Charlotte Booth Ward of Apex; his sons, David Johnson Ward and Dennis Wayne Ward; his three daughters, Helen Ward Harrison, Donna Ward Stancil and Mary Jane Ward Johnson. Also surviving are his nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Dale Stephen Ward, and his three sisters, Lois Ward McCormack, Miriam Ward Lilly and Myrtle Dell Ward Hanson.
Also surviving are his stepdaughters, Mary Reynolds, Barbara O'Neal Bannister and Frances Gavin, three step-grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Emory Dan Ward Jr.; five brothers, James McVey Ward, John Gilbert Ward, Glenn David Ward, Paul Edward Ward and Lowell Thomas Ward; his sister, Eloise Ward Lowe and his stepson, Thomas Booth.
A wake will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Apex Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in Apex Cemetery in Apex.
It is requested that flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or go to www.parkinson.org and make a memorial donation.
Frank L. Thomas
Frank L. Thomas of Apex, age 66, passed away Sept. 30 after a battle with cancer.
He was a fantastic solo musician. He performed at The Landings, Fiddlesticks, & The Forest as well as many various events and parties.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Thomas, his daughters, Joanna & Deanna and sons, Frank, Jr., Jason, and Brian, Stepchildren, Tracie and Mike Johnson, James and Richard, as well as 12 grandchildren. He also left behind many family & friends.
The family will have a "Celebration Of His Life" on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
