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DEWEY EDWARD HERRON
Dewey Edward (Eddie) Herron, 58 of Siler City died Friday, (01-21-2005) at SunBridge Care Facilities, Siler City.
Graveside services and burial will be held Monday, (01-24-2005) at Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Faw officiating.
Mr. Herron was a native of Chatham County and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Marie Gee Herron of the home; and one sister, Jan H. Lowe of Siler City.
BUSTER (BUCK) HOLT
Buster (Buck) Holt, 83, of Siler City died Wednesday, (01-19-2005) at his home.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, (01-22-2005) at Piney Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Herbert Lowry officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Holt was a native of Chatham County, attended Piney Grove United Methodist Church and was a self-employed painter. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and an avid guitarist.
Survivors include his wife, Helen K. Holt of the home; daughters, Helen Hamer of Holden Beach, Holly Stewart of Sanford; brothers, Billy Holt and Milo Holt, both of Siler City; sister, Joy H. Hough of Siler City; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
JESSIE ERMA FOWLER DAWSON
Jessie Erma Fowler Dawson, 84, of Bynum died Thursday (01-20-2005) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, (01-22-2005) at Bynum United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Dawson was a native of Chatham County, retired from J. M. Odell Mfg. Co., and a member of Bynum United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, Jimmy Dawson of Emerald Isle, Rodney Dawson of Carthage; sister, Vivian Eubanks of Bynum; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
J. LAMONT NORWOOD
J. Lamont Norwood, 88, of Pittsboro died Friday, (01-21-2005) at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, (01-24-2005) at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist church with Pastor Rex Brooks officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Norwood was a native of Chatham County, graduated from Pittsboro High School and served nine years in the US Navy, including action in the battles of Pearl Harbor. Midway, and the Solomons. He was a dairy farmer, a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post #6 in Chapel Hill, and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Group. He was unofficial historian of North Chatham County, at times still working for the Chatham County Historical Society.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche Whitfield Norwood; son, Richard Wade Whitfield of Pittsboro; brothers, Max Norwood and Richard Norwood of Pittsboro, Victor “Pete” Norwood of Burlington; and one granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be sent to UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
CHARLES BROWER “COCONUT” COOPER
Charles Brower “Coconut” Cooper of Staley, 75, died Wednesday, (01-19-2005) at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, (01-22-2005) at Staley Cemetery in Staley with Chaplain Ron McLaughlin officiating.
Mr. Cooper was a native of Staley, a retired truck driver and served in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include sons, Danny Charles Cooper and James “Jimmy” Cooper, both of Staley; mother, Cora T. Cooper of Ramseur; brother, Jacky Cooper of Staley; sisters, Mary Lois Clark of Siler City and Patsy Beard of Staley.
MARY JOSEPHINE McINERNEY
Mary Josephine Ryan McInerney, 93, of Siler City died Sunday, (01-23-2005) at Chatham Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, (01-26-2005) at 10:00 a.m. at St. Julia Catholic Parrish, with Father Michael Lorentsen and Father Joseph Madden, officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City.
Mrs. McInerney was a native of New York City, NY and was a retired research assistant with the State University of New York. She was a member of St. Julia Catholic Parrish.
Survivors include a brother, James B. Ryan of Homasasso, Fla.; and sister, Margaret Mary Ryan Protor of Valley Cottage, NY.
Memorials may be directed to Wren Memorial Library, 500 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344; Chatham County Humane Society, 725 County Landfill Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312; or to St. Julia Catholic Parrish, 210 Harold Hart Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
EDMOND RYAN MILLIKEN
Ryan Milliken, 32 of Raleigh, died Saturday, (01-15-2005) at Rex Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, (01-18-2005) at Corinth A.M.E. Zion with Rev. Corey Little officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Milliken was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Jordan-Matthews High School and North Carolina State University. He was also a member of Omega PSI PHI Fraternity.
Survivors include his wife, Lavonda W. Milliken of Cary; sons, Kamau and Ijoemah, both of Cary; parents, Edward and Ella Milliken of Siler City; and brother, Edward R. Milliken, Jr. of Raleigh.
WILLIE H. HEADEN
Willie H. Headen, 72, of Pittsboro died recently at his home.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Monday (01-24-2005) at Knotts Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsboro with Rev. William Moses officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
Mr. Headen attended Horton High School.
Survivors include his wife, Ester B. Headen of the home; Texanna Maracheau, Juliette Nelson, Maria Shaw, all of Durham, Venus Allen, Janqueline West, Terry Tabon of Sanford: sons, Wallace Alston of Hillsborough, Willie Headen, Jr., Dwayne Headen of Durham, Christopher of Siler City, Tommy Headen, Germany, Willie Jr. Tabon, Ricky Tabon, Ray Tabon of Sanford; three sisters, four brothers, 44 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
MARCIA T. WARREN
Marcia T. Warren, 84, of Tarboro died Sunday, January 23, 2005.
Graveside services and burial were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2005 in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Christopher Edmonston, officiating.
Miss Warren was employed with Carolina Telephone & Telegraph for 40 years.
Survivors include a sister, Christina W. Dark of Siler City; nieces, Christina D. Grady, Burlington, Marcia D. Coreth, Richmond, Va.; nephew, L. Talton Dark, III, Morganton; God-children, Katherine Everett & Martha Stone, both of Charlotte, Margaret Everett of Asheville; three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
MR. ELGIN REAVES
Mr. Elgin Reaves, 74, of Bear Creek died Monday, (01-10-2005).
Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, (01-13-2005) at Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church in Bear Creek. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Reaves was a member of Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church and Light of World Lodge 711 of Siler City, a Worthy Patron of Friendship Chapter #521, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Hanner Reaves; daughters, Lisa Marsh, Elgina Manuel; and five grandchildren.
NANNIE VIRGINIA HART WOMBLE
Nannie Hart Womble, 92, of Siler City died Wednesday, (01-12-2005) at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, (01-15-2005) at Rives Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Soblotne officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Womble was a native of Chatham County, a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church and the Women’s #3 Sunday school class. She was retired from A.J. Schneierson & Sons with 24 years service.
Survivors include sons, Earl Womble, Melvin Womble, Bryant Womble, all of Siler City; sister, Mossie Lee H. Moore of Siler City; brother, Junnie Hart of Siler City; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Rives Chapel Baptist Church, 4338 Rives Chapel Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or Rives Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4338 Rives Chapel Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
WILLIAM CLIFTON “CLIFF” CARTER
Mr. William Clifton “Cliff” Carter, 56, of Pittsboro died Thursday (01-13-2005) at his residence.
Services for Mr. Carter will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday (01-17-2005) at Pittsboro Presbyterian Church. Interment will be held privately at a later time.
Mr. Carter was a native of Siler City, an engineer retired from the NC Department of Transportation. He was a member of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church and had served as a member of the Pittsboro Fire Department for twenty-six years.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hull Carter of the home; daughter, Amber Holder Robinson; step-son, Brooks R. Gillingham of Herndon, VA.; brother, David Carter of Raleigh; half-brother, Chris Carter of Siler City; sister, Deitra A. Lunney of Sanford; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to The Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317; or to the Pittsboro Fire Department, PO Box 573, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
VINCENT THOMAS URBAN
Vincent Thomas Urban, 88, of Chapel Hill died Sunday, (01-16-2005) at home.
Services and burial will be held at a later date in North Shore Garden of Memories in Waukegan, Illinois.
Mr. Urban was a native of Lake County, Illinois and a veteran of the US Coast Guard during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Prelipp of Chapel Hill; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
