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MARTHA ERNESTINE COTTEN HACKNEY
Mrs. Martha Ernestine Cotten Hackney, 84, formerly of Nooe Street, Pittsboro, died February 16, 2012 at the Laurels of Chatham.
Mrs. Hackney was born July 31, 1927 in Chatham County, a daughter of Ernest Cotten and Ila Waddell Cotten.
Mrs. Hackney worked for a number of years at Chatham Mills, and later worked as a cashier at UNC Hospitals from which she retired following more than 20 years of service. Mrs. Hackney was a member of Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Archie and Peggy Hackney of Pittsboro; granddaughter, Tracee Whitaker and her husband Jaime; grandson, Donnie Wayne Hackney; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Max Cotten of Pittsboro; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Barber of Moncure. Mrs. Hackney was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis Hackney; and two sons, David Hackney and Wayne Hackney.
The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Martha Ernestine Cotten Hackney was held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2012, at Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ with Pastors Bob Wachs and Ray Gooch presiding. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Friends visited with the family in the church fellowship hall immediately after the service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be sent to the Hanks Chapel U.C.C. Piano and Organ Fund, c/o Hanks Chapel U.C.C., PO Box 366, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Arrangements for Mrs. Hackney are under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
MARIE HICKS DOCKHAM
Asheboro –Marie Hicks Dockham, age 95, of 9285 Medical Plaze Drive, Charleston, SC died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC.
A native of Denton, daughter of Cyrus and Eula Snider, Marie was previously a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Asheboro. A homemaker, she was known for her garden, and as a loving mother and grandmother.
She was predeceased by a son Jeffrey Hicks, infant sons Phil, Harry, and Zeb, sister Alice Nash, and brothers Joel and Walter Snider.
She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Krista and Jim Burns of Charleston, SC; a son and his wife, Michael A. and Suzanne Hicks of Bear Creek, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Hester Kearns of High Point, and several nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral was held Monday, February 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro with Don Eisinger officiating. The family received friends at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave, Asheboro from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the funeral.
BAXTER REITZEL
Baxter Reitzel of Siler City died Friday, February 17, 2012 in Chapel Hill. He was an Army veteran and retired from several businesses that he owned or co-owned. He was a former Rotarian and Jaycee and served as a volunteer for The Salvation Army, Chatham County Service Unit. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Siler City and served on several committees over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Storey) Reitzel of Siler City; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Donna of Beltsville, Maryland, Douglas and Kim of Galax, Virginia; and grandchildren, Emma, Georgia, Garrett and Davis.
A graveside memorial service was held Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home assisted the family.
MARGIE FIELDS BUCKNER
Marjorie Boyd Fields Buckner died Monday, February 20, 2012 at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 10-11 a.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. A chapel service will follow at 11:30 a.m. with the Dr. Tommy Steele, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Bonlee.
Margie was the youngest child of Robert Palmer and Nannie Mae Andrew Boyd, born on February 23, 1927 in Chatham County. She attended Siler City Chapel for many years prior to her illness. She loved the Lord and her family, She was an outstanding cook and was a ‘special lady’, touching many lives with her kindness and always had a smile for everyone. Margie was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph M. Fields, Winfred E. Buckner and her son, Michael (Mike) Fields.
She is survived by her daughter, Nannette Fields Buckner and husband, Ronnie of Siler City; sister, Louise B. Smith of Greensboro; daughter-in-law, Karen Fields of Bennett; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Buckner, Todd Buckner, Chad Fields, Chuck Fields and Carmen Fields; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Claire and Brooke Fields.
Memorials may be made to the Bible Broadcasting Network, P O Box 7300, Charlotte, NC 28241-7300 or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 1414 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Buckner family.
GARLAND GRAVES
Mr. Garland Graves, 77, of Siler City died Saturday (02-04-2012) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held Saturday, (02-11-2012) at 11 a.m. at Lambert Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Patricia Graves; sons, Gary and Garland Graves; daughter, Wanda McClean, Pamela Brown; brothers, Enos Graves, Alfred Graves; sisters, Maxine Bowden, Ruth Graves; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MICHAEL WHITESED
Michael Dennis Whitesed, 64, of Siler City died Wednesday, (02-08-2012) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
A memorial service is planned for Thursday, (02-16-2012) at 11 a.m. at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Whitesed was born April 13, 1947 in Riverdale, MD, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Petersen) Whitesed. Michael was an Army Veteran of Vietnam and had been a firefighter.
He is survived by his wife, Ann (Sullivan) Whitesed of Siler City; his mother; a sister, Eileen Whitesed both of Riverdale, MD; step-daughter, Elizabeth Shutz of Pittsboro; and one granddaughter.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
WILMA JEAN BIVENS
Wilma Jean Bivens, 61, formerly of Goldston died Thursday, (02-09-2012) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
A graveside service was held Saturday, (02-11-2012) at 3 p.m. at Goldston Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Stowe officiating.
Ms. Bivens was born in Chatham County May 25, 1950. She was a homemaker. Wilma was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Eliza Bivens.
She is survived by a brother, Joe Bivens of Snow Camp.
LOIS YVONNE HARRIS
Lois Yvonne Harris, 71, of Pittsboro died Wednesday, (02-08-2012).
Funeral services were held Saturday (02-11-2012) 11:30 a.m. at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro, with Rev. Laura Headen officiating. Burial followed at Seymour Cemetery in Moncure.
Ms. Harris was a member of Mt. View AME Zion Church, and attended Chatham County Schools.
Survivors include a sister, Hermenia Green of Moncure; and brothers, David Harris, Jr. of Raleigh and Daniel Harris of Baltimore, MD.
FRANCES OLIVIA BURNS DARK
Goldston – Frances Olivia Burns Dark passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at St. Joseph of the Pines, Southern Pines, NC. Olivia was born June 17, 1927. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church. Born and raised in Goldston, Olivia grew up working in her father’s store, The Farmer’s Union Store, in Goldston. While working there, she met and later married the love of her life, Paul Dark. Paul was the route salesman for Cheek’s Candy Distribution in Goldston and delivered candy to their store. After marriage, Olivia moved to Paul’s home place in Mt. Vernon Springs. Together, they raised poultry for Townsend, Black Angus cows, the biggest figs you have ever seen, fresh chicken eggs, the most beautiful green hydrangeas and a bountiful garden of vegetables every year. Paul passed away January 21, 2011. They were a team and are now back together again. She was known by her nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends as O’livia (with a long O), Spud and Aunt Owee. Olivia could make a fabulous fruitcake – a nephew had to make the purchase of the Rock & Rye at the liqueur store because she wouldn’t dare cross the threshold. She is an end of an era for the Burns family. She was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brother and a great-nephew; Fred W. and Eliza Moses Burns; Ena Burns, Goldston; Emily Burns Valas, Pitman, NJ; Azile Burns Mock, Mocksville; Mary Fola Burns McInnis, Norman; Addison Burns, Goldston, and Todd McInnis of Norman.
Though small in stature, Olivia was a strong woman with a huge heart, a big smile and an unforgettable, sweet voice; a voice that will be missed as much as her presence. We will never forget, “Well, anyway and anyhow” and “Naw”. She loved to burn the phone lines up with her dear friends, Ruby “Pee Wee” Heritage and Wilma Gunter. Olivia could always be found in her Bermuda shorts, sleeveless cotton shirts that were pressed by the sun on the line in the porch, and Keds rimmed in red clay from working in the garden.
Olivia is survived by many that will miss her and most particularly, her nieces and nephews: Robert Valas of Wheaton, MD; Jane Valas, both of Pitman, NJ and Patricia Valas of Lovettsville, VA; Fred Mock and Harry Z. Mock, both of Mocksville; John McInnis of Norman and Tom McInnis of Ellerbe; great-nephews and niece: Jacob Mock of Spartanburg, SC; Dale McInnis of Rockingham; Johnny McInnis of Norman; Mary Anne McInnis Meacham of Rockingham; great-great nieces and nephews: Ryan McInnis, Samantha McInnis, Maxine McInnis, Luke McInnis, Will Meacham and Olivia (Owee) Meacham. Olivia also leaves behind special neighbors, Nathan and Kathleen Conroy, and a wonderful roommate and friend, Myrtle McCallum. She was fond of her former roommates and friends Mattie Thomas and Mary Dunlap that have passed. The devotion and care from Susanne McInnis has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. She was Olivia’s “Florence Nightingale” and Olivia looked forward to her visiting, their trips around town and her love. Finally, the family would like to thank all those that took care of her at St. Joseph of the Pines, in particular Vernell Fletcher.
The family received friends Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church one hour prior to the 5 p.m. graveside service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Mt Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, PO Box 752, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the family.
ADA ELIZABETH CARMAC
Ada Elizabeth Carmac of Siler City died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Holly Spring Friends Meeting.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Community Home Care & Hospice of Siler City for their love and care extended to Ada.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
ALBERT ARTHUR PICKETT
Albert Arthur Pickett, 94 of Oak Island, NC, formerly of Siler City, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Hospital in Wilmington.
Mr. Pickett was born in Chatham County on September 16, 1917, the son of Oran and Martha (Estridge) Pickett. He was an Army veteran of WW II. He served 33 months and seven days in combat, mostly under the command of General George Patton. He was a member of the famed Second Armored Division, Hell on Wheels, one of the most decorated and bravest divisions in America during WW II. Mr. Pickett fought in seven battles – Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, Sicily and Algeria-French Morocco. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal and the EAMET Campaign Medal with Seven Bronze Service Stars. He was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Siler City. He retired from Selig Manufacturing Company, Siler City.
Albert was proceeded in death by his parents and his sisters Alma Phillips, Wanda Jordan, Lula Butler, Leona Fields, Hazel Campbell, Laura Harper, Mozelle Pickett and brother Clyde Pickett. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Frances (Blair) Pickett; one daughter Paula Peele and husband Robert; two grandchildren, Michael Stout “Ol Buddy” of Greensboro and Alicia Stout “Sweet Girl” and fiancé Neil Cartrett of Charlotte; and “adopted grandson,” Dennis Diegel of Greensboro. He is also survived by his loving dogs, Charlie and Shorty and several grand dogs and a grand cat.
Albert had a wonderful green thumb and still gardened until just a couple of years ago. He loved sharing his vegetables with others. He also love to fish and talk fish and war stories on the Oak Island Pier. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Panthers.
The family received friends Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First Wesleyan Church of Siler City with Dr. Rev. Eddie McClure officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice or any Veterans Charity.
ROBERT GLENN HANCOCK
Robert G. Hancock, 86, of 2381 South Chatham Avenue, Siler City died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Hancock was born in Chatham County on October 19, 1925, son of Robert Glenn and Cora Etta Elkins Hancock.
Robert was past president and Treasurer of Tri Angle Plywood and foreman for Hancock Lumber Company. He was a graduate of Old Wake Forest and attended N. C. State University. Robert was a graduate of Goldston High School, a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Walter Brewer Sunday school class. Robert was a founding member of the Siler City Country Club and a member of the Siler City Jaycees. He loved playing golf and was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Mathews Hancock and daughter, Gloria.
He is survived by one son, Charles Robert (Bob) Hancock and wife, Polly of Bear Creek; one sister, Doris H. Allen and husband, Bob of Ramseur; grandchildren, Amanda Johnson, Melissa Hancock, Christopher Hancock, Heather Seagroves, Shelly Rainey Keith, Hugh Douglas Rainey II, Robert Dow Rainey and six great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City and at other times at the family home.
The funeral was held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
NEIL JEFFERSON McLAURIN
Mr. Neil Jefferson McLaurin, 97, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday (01-31-2012) at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation Center.
The service of celebration was be conducted by Rev. Ray Gooch and Rev. Kevin Taylor at 2 p.m. Thursday, (02-02-2012) from the graveside at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church cemetery.
Born in Anson County on August 29, 1914, Mr. McLaurin was a son of Albert Hugh McLaurin and Lucy Elizabeth Rhyne McLaurin. He was a retired seafood dealer and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, Hugh David McLaurin and Earl McLaurin, both of Pittsboro; daughters, Linda M. Ruth of Pittsboro, Faye M. Taylor of Winston-Salem; brother, Joe McLaurin of Siler City; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. McLaurin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Cook McLaurin; a great-grandchild, six brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Pleasant Hill UMC Building Fund, PO Box 785, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
