Mr. Javier Rodriguez
MEBANE — Mr. Javier Rodriguez of 202 Supper Club Road, Lot 25, Mebane, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000.
A native of San Pablo, Mexico, he was the husband of Mrs. Emelda Hernandez Rodriguez, who survives, and the son of Mr. Juan Perez Rodriguez, and Mrs. Serafina Espitia Rodriguez, who survive.
He was an installer with Tillman Air Conditioning Service and a Catholic.
Survivors other than his wife of Mexico and his parents of Mebane include a daughter, Miss Andrea Rodriguez of Mexico; two sisters, Miss Graciola Rodriguez of Mexico, and Miss Alina Rodriguez of Mebane; and four brothers, Mr. Juan Rodriguez and Mr. Jose Luiz Rodriguez, both of Mexico, and Mr. Alejandro Rodriguez, and Mr. Hector Rodriguez, both of Mebane.
A funeral Mass will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane. Burial will be in San Pablo, Mexico.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane from 6 to 9 Tuesday evening and at other times at the home.
Mr. George David Bowers
GRAHAM — Mr. George David Bowers, 60, of 814 E. Elm St., Lot 17, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at his home after a critical illness of three months.
A native of Macon County, he was the husband of Mrs. Ollie Pettie Bowers, who survives, and the son of Mr. Charlie Bowers and Mrs. Lily Wilson Bowers, both deceased. He was a retired textile employee and a Baptist.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. Dennis Daivs of Wilksboro and Mr. Ronald David Bowers of Graham; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Lorrene Dixon and Mrs. Kay Rackley, both of Burlington, Ms. Vicky Bowers of Mebane and Mrs. Tilly Hill of Whitsett; two stepsons, Mr. Donavin Wicker of High Point and Mr. Timmy Wicker of Burlington; four sisters, Mrs. Jimmy (Blanche) Overman of Burlington, Ms. Linda Bailey, Mrs. Cline (Faye) Grizzle and Ms. Willa Mae Grizzle, all of Hayesville; 9 grandchilden; and three stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gail Guffey and Mrs. Nancy Smith; and three brothers, Mr. Carl Bowers, Mr. Burl Bowers and Mr. John Henry Bowers.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moores Chapel Cemetery by the Rev. Robbie Lowe.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 9:30 to 10:30 Tuesday morning.
Mr. James Rankin Greeson
BURLINGTON — Mr. James Rankin Greeson, 78, formerly of Woodridge Road, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Burlington Manor.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Mary Frances Kizer Greeson, who survives, and the son of Mr. Lacy Walter Greeson and Mrs. Daisy Loy Greeson, both deceased. He was a retired employee of Western Electric and a member of Trinity Worship Center.
Survivors other than his wife of Graham include a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Vickie) Whitaker of Raleigh; a sister, Mrs. Cora Frances Gatton of Statesville; four brothers, Mr. Walter Greeson of Burlington, Mr. Keith Greeson of Burgaw, the Rev. Samuel Greeson of Danville, Va., and Mr. Jesse Greeson of Kannapolis; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mr. Paul Greeson and Mr. John Greeson.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Worthip Center by the Rev. Darrell Cox, pastor, and Dr. James Gardner, former pastor. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 6 to 8 this evening.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Worship Center, 3157 S. Church St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mr. William Henry Charles Gerlach
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Mr. Willam Henry Charles Gerlach, 64, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000 at St. Ann’s Hospital.
He was the husband of Mrs. Donna Burdge Gerlach, who survives and the son of Mr. William H. Gerlach and Mrs. Helen Penman Gerlach, both deceased. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Inspector General and a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School. He was member of American Philapelic Society, Worthington Stamp Club and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors other than his wife include two daughters, Ms. Eve Kathryn Gerlach of Columbus, Ohio, Ms. Cecilie Gerlach of Westerville; and two brothers, Mr. John (Diane) Gerlach of Burlington and Mr. Walter (Betty) Gerlach of Hopkinsville, Ky.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road. A private funeral will be conducted at a later date.
The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 9 Tuesday evening.
Memorials may be made to the American Printing House for the Blind, P.O. Box 6389 Louisville, Ky. 40206 or the Westerville Senior Center.
Mr. Jonah Nathan Thompson
BURLINGTON — Mr. Jonah “Papa” Nathan Thompson, 77, of 621-I Fairfax Drive, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 in his home after a long illness.
A native of Person County, he was the husband of Mrs. Helen Josephine Hester Thompson, who survives, and the son of Mr. Buck Thompson and Mrs. Magnolia Thompson, both deceased. He was a tobacco farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include five daughters, Ms. Joyce Jacobs and Mrs. Patricia (Hubert) Holman, both of Burlington, Ms. Nancy Thompson of Baltimore, Mrs. Carolyn (Hurley) Thompson of Green Level and Ms. Brenda Holt of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Ms. Isabel Thompson of Mebane and Ms. Emma Walker of Durham; a brother, Mr. Preston Thompson of Virginia; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church by the Rev. Jerry Wilson, pastor and the Rev. Nick Hopkins, eulogist. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Blackwell Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Ester M. Winstead
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Ester M. Winstead, 79, of 2697 White Oak Drive, died Dec. 3, 2000, at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Alamance after a long illness.
Blackwell Funeral Home in Burlington is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Ms. Levern Esther Patterson
SNOW CAMP — Ms. Levern Esther Patterson, 71, of 3565 Garner Road, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Hospice Home in Burlington.
Sharpe Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mr. Edward Bonnell Cobb Jr.
GRAHAM — Mr. Edward Bonnell Cobb Jr., 30, of 2833 N.C. 87 South, No. 98, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 3, 2000.
The family will be at the home of Mr. Edward Cobb Sr., 1609 Granada Lane, Graham.
McClure Funeral Service on Graham is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mrs. Hilda Andrews Teer
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Hilda Andrews Teer, 67, of 704 Lakeside Ave., died at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after four years of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. William H. “Bill” Teer, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Thomas Bruce Andrews Sr. and Mrs. Mary Magdalene Lowe Andrews, both deceased. She was retired from Brown-Wooten Mills after 30 years of service. She was a member of Zion Christian Church and attended Carolina Christian Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Penny Teer Wilson of Burlington; three sons, Mr. William Kemp Teer, Mr. Terry Lynn Teer and Mr. Thomas Bryant Teer, all of Burlington; three sisters, Mrs. Jean Minor of Melbourne, Fla., and Mrs. Janice Somerset and Mrs. Edna Hall, both of Burlington; four brothers, Mr. Bruce Andrews Jr. of Ruffin, and Mr. Richard Andrews, Mr. Carl Andrews and Mr. Howard Andrews, all of Burlington; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Marian Willard and Miss Betty June Andrews; and one brother, Mr. Jerry Lynn Andrews.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carolina Christian Church by the Rev. Chris Gibson, pastor, and the Rev. Tim Stevens, pastor of Whitsett Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home of the son, Mr. Terry Teer, 3366-B N.C. 62 North, S&B Farm Road, Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Alamance Elder Care, 730 Hermitage Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mrs. Betty G. Jones Barr
WILMINGTON — Mrs. Betty G. Jones Barr, 76, of 5005 Trailing Vine Lane, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center.
Born Dec. 2, 1924, in Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. William D. Barr, who survives, and the late Mr. Robert L. “Bobby” Jones. She was the daughter of Mr. James Dover Gerringer and Mrs. Lillian Estelle Pritchard Gerringer, both deceased. She was a retired bookkeeper of A&P Tea Co., and was a member of Harbor United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 10.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include three daughters, Ms. Sandra J. King of Burlington, Ms. Debbie J. Leigh of Gibsonville and Ms. Anne B. Lewis of Wilmington; a son, Mr. Michael D. Barr of Raleigh; three sisters, Ms. Kathleen Warren of Morehead City, Ms. Opal Stanley of Burlington and Ms. Maxine Crisco of Winston-Salem; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ms. Ellen Jones Foust.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel, in Wilmington by the Rev. D. Ray Warren. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Alamance Memorial Gardens in Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Harbor United Methodist Church, 4853 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington, N.C. 28409 or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, N.C. 28401.
Mr. Roger B. Morris
BURLINGTON — Mr. Roger B. Morris, 93, of 343 Baldwin Road, Apt. D-2-2, died at 1:17 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Wayne County, Ky., he was the husband of Mrs. Ann Morris, who survives, and the son of Mr. D. Buchanan Morris and Mrs. Margaret Shearer Morris, both deceased. He was a retired school teacher and was part owner of Alamance Builders. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burlington, a bridge club member, former member of the Burlington City Council and the Alamance County Senior’s Golf Association.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Morris Barbour.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Burlington by Dr. Craig McMahan. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Josie Woody Glenn
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Josie Woody Glenn, 91, of 755 Martin Ave., Graham, died at 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at her home after two years of failing health, two weeks critical. She was a former resident of Georgia Avenue in Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Obie Walton Glenn, and the daughter of Mr. John Fernando Woody and Mrs. Lona Ann Cheek Woody, both deceased. She was a retired supervisor with 47 years of service at Kayser-Roth Hosiery. She was a member of Davis Street United Methodist Church, the Susan Ann Wesley Sunday School Class and the Betty Campbell Circle. She was a volunteer at Alamance County Hospital for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Glenn Willoughby of Graham; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Braxton of Mocksville, Mrs. Edith Fain of Greensboro, Mrs. Bonnie Braxton of Snow Camp and Mrs. Mettie Payne of Graham; a brother, Mr. Thomas D. “Tom” Woody of Snow Camp; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Nall and Mrs. Margaret Johnson.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by Dr. Michael Hobbs and Dr. Joy MacVane. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the Davis Street United Methodist Church, 606 E. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mrs. Betty Gentry Wrenn
ROXBORO — Mrs. Betty Gentry Wrenn, 73, of 1825 Virgilina Road, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
A native of Jamestown, she was the wife of Mr. Archie Wrenn, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. John M. Gentry and Mrs. Mable Whitt Gentry, both deceased. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Ladies No. 3 Sunday School Class and chairwoman of the Bible study group.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Gail W. (Steve) Troutman of Mebane; two sons, Mr. Mel (Kathy) Wrenn and Mr. Mat (Denise) Wrenn, both of Roxboro; two sisters, Ms. Hazel C. Niven of Raeford and Ms. Almeade G. Garrett of Roxboro; a brother, Mr. Bobby Gentry of Raeford; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Baptist Church by the Rev. Dennis McDonald.
The family will be at Brooks and White Funeral Home in Roxboro from 7 to 8:30 this evening.
Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, 1319 Virgilina Road, Roxboro, N.C. 27573.
Mr. Edgar Wilson McKinney
BURLINGTON — Mr. Edgar “Edd” Wilson McKinney, 87, of 3426 N.C. 62 North, died at 1:25 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the home of his daughter in Gaithersburg, Md. after a terminal illness of several months.
McClure Funeral Service Inc. in Burlington is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mr. James Junior Thompson
BURLINGTON — Mr. James Junior “Trouble” Thompson, 57, of 1382 E. Hughes Mill Road, died at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at White Oak Manor.
Blackwell Funeral Home in Burlington is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mr. Lee G. Hayes
GRAHAM — Mr. Lee G. Hayes, 65, of 3853 Mount Willen Road, Haw River, died at 8:51 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
McClure Funeral Service Inc. in Graham is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Miss Regina Blanche Cobb
CONCORD — Miss Regina Blanche Cobb, of Concord, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Concord.
Born Sept. 3, 1912, in Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mr. John D.F. Cobb and Mrs. Blanche Summers Cobb, both deceased. She was a graduate of Gibsonville High School and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She trained at the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton. She began her teaching career at the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville, Tenn., where she retired after more than 40 years of service. She was a supervising teacher with the Alabama School System in Talladega, Ala., and the South Carolina School System in Spartanburg, S.C. She was named Teacher of the Year in 1969 by the Knoxville Anchor Club. The Regina Cobb Traveling Cheer Leaders Trophy was established by the Mason Dixon Athletic Conference and first presented in 1979. In 1999, after 20 years of retirement, she made the presentation of the trophy at the annual Mason Dixon Tournament.
She was a life member of Friedens Lutheran Church, where she was teacher of the Regina Cobb Bible Study Class, president of the Women of the Church and was a lay leader. She was a member of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International, The Keen Agers Club, Friends of Rose Garden Club of Gibsonville and the Smokey Mountain Manuscript Club.
Survivors include a sister, Ms. Anna Lois Cobb Bulla of Concord.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Friedens Lutheran Church in Gibsonville by the Rev. Richard Rhoades. Burial will be in the family plot of the church cemetery.
The family will be at the church one hour before the service.
Memorials may be made to Freidens Lutheran Church, N.C. 61, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4390, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515-4390.
Forbis and Dick Funeral Home in Greensboro is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jane Rowland Miller Hopkins
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Jane Rowland Miller Hopkins, 63, of 544 Beaumont Ave., died at 7:22 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro after a long illness.
A native of Davidson County, she was the wife of Mr. Andrew Samuel Hopkins Sr., who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Luther E. Miller and Mrs. Emma R. Miller, both deceased. She was a homemaker and was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Brantley of Bailey and Miss Leter Jane Hopkins of Stumpy Point; a son, Mr. Andrew Samuel “Drew” Hopkins Jr. of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Frank L. Miller of Wilson; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Front Street United Methodist Church by Dr. William C. Simpson. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Burlington from 7 to 9 this evening and at other times at the home of the son, Mr. Drew Hopkins 4028 N.C. 49 South, Burlington.
Memorials may be made to the Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, N.C. 27217.
Mrs. Clara Blanche Walden Wilson
HAW RIVER — Mrs. Clara Blanche Walden Wilson, 87, of 2849 Clifford Ray Road, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chatham County, she was the wife of the late Mr. James Woodrow Wilson, and the daughter of Mr. General Walden and Mrs. Ada Manus Walden, both deceased. She was retired from Alexander Wilson School cafeteria department.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Burnett of Graham; and a son, Mr. Clarence Walden McDaniel of Bridgeport, Conn.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hargett and Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Danny Williams, pastor of Melfield United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Phillip’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family will be at Hargett and Bryant Funeral Home Chapel one hour before the service, and at other times at the home.
Viewing begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hargett and Bryant Funeral Home.
Mr. Sherwood H. Benson
GRAHAM — Mr. Sherwood Herman Benson, 76, of 206 Aloha Drive, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, at his home after 15 months of failing health, one week critical.
A native of Johnston County, he was the husband of Mrs. Pansy J. Benson, who survives, and the son of Mr. Herman Benson and Mrs. Lizzy Adams Benson, both deceased. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was retired from Western Electric as a technician. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Deborah B. Thayer of Moore, Okla.; two sons, Mr. Ronald Earl Benson of Knightdale and Mr. Richard Edward Benson of Graham; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joy C. Joyner of Graham; a stepson, Mr. James L. Clemmons of Greensboro; a sister, Mrs. Janie B. Canady of Clayton; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Lynda B. Magrini; a son, Mr. Donald Sherwood Benson; a sister, Mrs. Louise Mills; and four brothers, Mr. Aubrey Benson, Mr. Hocutt Benson, Mr. Lee Benson and Mr. Horace Benson.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClure Chapel in Graham by the Rev. David Jackson, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, and the Rev. Randy Majors. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Mr. Leroy Jordan
BURLINGTON — Mr. Leroy Jordan, 80, of 1222 Wallace St., died Monday, April 16, 2001, at his home.
Blackwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Mr. Royzell Bailey
LIBERTY — Mr. Royzell Bailey, 79, of 2158 Ramseur-Julian Road, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at his home.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Sallie Belle Bailey, who survives. He attended Richland Gospel Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Ms. Shirley Duncan of the home; two sons, Mr. Leroy Bailey and Mr. George Bailey, both of Liberty; two sisters, Ms. Ruby Smith and Ms. Louise Layton, both of Liberty; two brothers, Mr. J.W. Bailey and Mr. Jerry Davis Bailey, both of Liberty; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Richland Gospel Church by the Rev. Jeff Dodson and the Rev. Lonnie Murray. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, Center of Living, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Ms. Marie Salmons Conklin
INDIAN TRAIL — Ms. Marie Salmons Conklin, 36, of 5904 Crosswinds Court, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Union Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mr. James Vernon Salmons and Mrs. Betty Murray Salmons, both deceased. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Cathy (Tommy) Mooneyham of Elon College, Mrs. Janet (Steve) Stressman of Fort Richardson, Alaska, Mrs. Susan (Darryl) Allen of Baltimore, Mrs. Angela (Tim) Hunter of Indian Trail and Mrs. Natalie (Tommy) Byrd of Burlington; and two brothers, Mr. Jimmy (Dianne) Salmons and Mr. James Vernon (Sarah) Salmons II, both of Burlington.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. C. Max Allman, pastor of Peoples Memorial Christian Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home of a sister, Mrs. Natalie Byrd, 217 Oakland Drive, Burlington.
Mrs. Virginia Mobley Gaines
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Virginia Mobley Gaines, 76, of Greensboro, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at Beacon Place.
She was the wife of the late Mr. Robert Lee Gaines, and was a member of Hunter Hills Baptist Church and was a welcome visitor at Shining Light Baptist Church. She was a former employee at Cone Mills Revolution Plant.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Brenda (Billy) Collins of Greensboro; a son, Mr. Charles F. (June) Gaines of Greensboro; an adopted daughter, Ms. Becky Conklin of Greensboro; two sisters, Ms. Nellie Lewis and Ms. Margaret Paschal, both of Greensboro; and relatives in the Burlington area.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Street Chapel. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home of the son, 3213 Mossdale Road.
Memorials may be made to Beacon Place, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Mr. Selmer G. Larson
CLEMMONS — Mr. Selmer G. “Bud” Larson, of Clemmons, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at his home. He was a former resident of Burlington.
Born Aug. 27, 1922, in Casper, Wyo., he was the husband for 55 years of Mrs. Shirley Tolman Larson, who survives, and the son of Mr. Selmer N. Larson and Mrs. Grace Schultz Larson, both deceased. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II in the European Theater from 1942 to 1946. He was a graduate of the University of Utah and was employed with Western Electric for 30 years as a field engineer.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Ms. Robyn Larson Bray of Winston-Salem; two sons, Mr. Michael S. Larson of San Marcos, Calif., and Mr. Charles M. (June) Larson of Graham; a sister Ms. Martha Larson Williams of Kennewick, Wash.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Robert Larson.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem, 1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103.
Mrs. Hazel Dickerson Hodges
REIDSVILLE — Mrs. Hazel Dickerson Hodges, 64, of 574 Salem Church Road, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem after a short illness.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of Mr. Andrew Franklin Dickerson and Mrs. Cora Guy Dickerson, both deceased. She was retired from Miller Brewing Co. and was a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Donny) Massey of Macon, Ga.; two sons, Mr. Daryl (Mary) Hodges and Mr. Rusty (Lannette) Hodges, both of Reidsville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bowlin of Kernersville, Mrs. Effie Denny of Reidsville and Mrs. Shirley Smith of Durham; a brother, Mr. John Franklin Dickerson of Reidsville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Penn Memorial Baptist Church.
The family will be at the home at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Two Hanover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1764; or Penn Memorial Baptist Church, 2029 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, N.C. 27320.
Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the local arrangements.
Mr. John B. Fuller
BURLINGTON — Mr. John B. Fuller, 53, of 212 Lee’s Cut, Wrightsville Beach, died Monday April 16, 2001, in Wilmington.
Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mr. Glen A. Manson
COCOA, Fla. — Mr. Glen A. Manson, 42, of 4090 Royal Palm Ave., died Friday, April 13, 2001, at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital in Rockledge, Fla.
Born Oct. 31, 1958, in Succasunna, N.J., he was the son of Mr. Thomas Manson, who survives, and the late Mrs. Ava Ann Bellah Manson. He was a carpenter.
Survivors other than his father of Burlington include a stepmother, Mrs. Violet Manson of Burlington; a sister and five brothers.
A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001, at South Brevard Funeral Home in Melbourne Fla.
Mrs. Blanche Haith Enoch
MEBANE — Mrs. Blanche Haith Enoch, 91, of 1002 Miles Chapel Road, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2001, at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Graham after a long illness.
A native of Orange County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Coy Roy Enoch, and the daughter of Mr. Benjamin Haith and Mrs. Lessie Fuller Haith, both deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of White Level Primitive Baptist Church in Mebane.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. Daniel B. Enoch and Mr. James Enoch, both of Stamford, Conn.; four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Barbee of Mebane, Mrs. Mamie Tyner of Burlington, Mrs. Sally Florence of Washington and Mrs. Lennie Cole of Stamford; a brother, Elder Floyd Haith of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son, Mr. J.C. Enoch; a sister, Ms. Floretta Haith; and two brothers, Mr. Hassie Haith and Mr. James Haith.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sharpe Memorial Chapel by Elder Darius Dixon, pastor of White Level Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Snowhill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at the Sharpe Memorial Chapel 30 minutes before the service Wednesday.
The Rev. Clyde H. Cooke
RICHMOND, Va. — The Rev. Clyde H. Cooke, 79, of Richmond, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community.
He was the husband for 47 years to the late Mrs. Mary Louise Little Cooke. He was pastor at Fort Lee, Amelis, Forest Lawn and Skinquarter Baptist Churches, and he served as interim pastor at Bellwood Baptist Church, all in Richmond, before retiring. He was the owner of Blaze Control and served with the volunteer fire department, the PTA, Band Boosters and participated in the Ruritan Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jane C. (James E.) Barnard of Amelia, Va., and Mrs. Kevin E. (Gayle F. Cooke) Buckley of Apex; three grandchildren; and relatives in the Burlington area.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Edwin Cooke.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community, 1900 Lauderdale Drive.
Memorials may be made to Prison Fellowship, 1101 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va., 23226.
Nelsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Armecie Drue Whitaker Payne
RALEIGH — Mrs. Armecie Drue Whitaker Payne, 83, of 1405 Savannah Drive, died Thursday, April 12, 2001.
Born Feb. 25, 1918, in Wake County, she was married to the late Mr. Andrew Payne in 1949. She attended Poplar Spring United Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Dr. La Rah and Mrs. Yvonne Payne of Raleigh; a sister, Ms. Doris Whitaker of Raleigh; three brothers, Mr. E.O. Whitaker of Burlington, Mr. Cato Whitaker of Raleigh and Mr. Kermit Whitaker of Garner; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday at Macedonia United Christian Church. Burial will be in Carolina Biblical Gardens.
The family will be at the church one hour before the service.
Haywood Funeral Home Inc. in Raleigh is in charge of arrangements.
