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CHARLES MAX HENRY
Charles Max Henry, US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Retired, 83, of Liberty passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Liberty officiated by Rev. Sandra Ireson; burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday evening from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Max was born in Statesville, N.C. to the late Forest Thomas Henry and Mabel Frazier Henry Lane and was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean Willard Henry; son, Gary Henry and sister, Betty Lee Henry.
Max grew up in Staley, NC and joined the USAF in 1947. After returning from Korea he met and married Jean Willard in 1951. Together they traveled to Biggs AFB (TX), Beale AFB (CA), Myrtle Beach AFB (SC), Mountain Home AFB (ID), and Shaw AFB (SC). Max was also stationed in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Over the years Max and Jean met and made many lasting friendships across the country.
After retiring Max, Jean and family made their home in Liberty, NC. His 2nd career included work as a contractor, a farmer, hunter and fisherman. He and Jean made many trips to Colorado, Idaho, and Alaska, several times taking along their grandchildren. Some of his favorite trips included Caribou hunting in Canada and sitting around the wood stove with his buddies after a day of hunting in the mountains of Colorado.
Surviving are his daughters, Barbara “Bobbie” Fogleman and husband Roger of Idaho and Cheryl Routh of Staley; grandchildren, Wesley Fogle-man, Daniel Fogleman and wife Samantha, Mikayla Routh and Mary Routh; great-grandchildren, Abigail Fogleman, Jack Fogleman, Blaine Fogleman, Meadow Fogleman, Courtney Fogleman, Charles Fogleman, and Autumn Fogleman.
Because of Max’s love for his animals, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Happy Hills Animal Foundation.
Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty is honored to serve the Henry family.
ARTHUR BRYANT KENNEDY
Arthur Bryant Kennedy, 83, of Driftwood Drive, Siler City died Saturday February 1, 2014 at the V.A. Medical Center, Hospice Ward in Durham.
Mr. Kennedy was born in Rocky Mount on June 28, 1930, the son of David Warren and Mary (Carmichael) Kennedy. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Bryant retired from Carolina Telephone after 35 years of service where he was supervisor of installation and repair. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Rachel Allred Sunday School Class, the adult choir and a former deacon. Bryant was a member of the Siler City Lions Club and the Siler City Masonic Lodge # 403 AF & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Kennedy and his parents.
He is survived by two sons, Art Kennedy and wife Renee’, Mike Kennedy and wife Missy, both of Siler City; grandchildren, Leslie Wilkie and husband Drew, Taylor Kennedy and wife Beth, Jennifer Eu and husband Ryan, Connor Kennedy; great-grandsons, Brennen Wilkie, Carson Kennedy, and girlfriend, Dula Hester.
Visitation was held Monday February 3, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N.Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the home of son, Art Kennedy, 1005 Parkwood Drive.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, 314 North 2nd Avenue, S iler City with Rev. Tony Capehart officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.
ALLAN COY CAMPBELL
Allan Coy Campbell was called home to be with the Lord February 1, 2014.
He was born in Chatham County, NC to Grady and Estelle Campbell on May 23, 1925 and made Chatham County his home for more than 60 years. Mr. Campbell was a decorated Army Veteran of WW II. He was a loving father to his children: Mike Campbell and wife Dorothy, Don Campbell and wife Nancy, and Joan Campbell Triplett and husband Ron. He has five beloved grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on February 8, 2014 at New Salem Baptist Church, Pittsboro. The family will receive guests following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. In a private ceremony his children will lay him to rest beside their mother, Ruby Campbell, at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Donations to honor Mr. Campbell may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia NC 28422.
MARY OLA DAVIS THURMAN
Mary Ola Davis Thurman, 92, of Bish Road, Staley, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Chatham Hospital, Inc.
Mrs. Thurman was born in Warren County, Tennessee on December 5, 1921, the daughter of Will and Flossie Mae (Emery) Davis. Ola was a homemaker and member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She also found joy in times spent with her children and grandchildren. Ola was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Thurman; her parents, a son, Martin Thurman, and a grandchild, Lisa T. Moore.
She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Purvis and husband Joe of Bennett, Linda Phillips and husband Robert of Siler City; three sons, Earl Thurman of Sanford, Larry Thurman and wife Diane of Siler City, Jerry Thurman and wife Malinda of Silk Hope; two brothers, Edward Davis of Nashville, TN, Aubra Davis and wife Billie of Bennett; eleven grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the family home.
The funeral will be Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City with Rev. Jim Folks officiating.
Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
Memorials may be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
January 30, 2014
MARGARET ELLEN JONES
Margaret Ellen Jones, 58, of Sanford died Wednesday (01-22-2014) at the Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A memorial service will be held in spring at Jordan Lake with the date to be announced later.
Mrs. Jones was born June 4, 1955, in Somerset, PA.She was a graduate of Concord College in West Virginia and a teacher. She taught science at Eastern Randolph High as long as she was able. She was a member of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh. Her mother, Barbara Ellen Elkins Jones, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her father, Dale F. Jones, and stepmother, Regina; and a sister, Diane Knupp;
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.
JOSHUA STEVEN BREWER
Joshua Steven Brewer, 30, of Pittsboro died Monday, (01-20-2014) at his home.
Funeral services were held Friday, (01-24-2014) at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Walker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brewer was born in Chatham County on July 9, 1983, the son of Danny Brewer and Starla Moody Ferrell. He was a graduate of Central Carolina Community College and attended culinary school. He was currently attending ITT Tech in Cary. He had worked with Laurels of Chatham and Siler City Rehab. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Danny Brewer; Starla Anne Ferrell; step-father, Michael Scott Bullard; sisters, Leslie Brewer Maness, Jessica Renae’ Ferrell, both of Sanford; brothers, Zachary Brewer of Bear Creek, Sam Bullard of Sanford; and maternal grandparents, Steve and Patricia R. Cantrell of Dunlap, TN.
GARY EDWARD KEILY SR.
Gary Edward Keily, Sr., 76, of Cameron died Saturday (01-25-2014).
Funeral services were held at Hillmon Grove Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday (01-28-2014) with Rev. Wayne O’Quinn and Rev. Austin Reason officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Gary was born October 15, 1937 in Barneveld, Wisconsin, to Eddie and Leone Keily. He served in the U.S. Army for 23 years with two tours of duty in Vietnam and one in Germany. He later was employed with Wackenhut at Performance Fibers for 25 years. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Fortenberry.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary Wylene Keily of the home; daughter, Cynthia Reynolds; sons, Gary Edward “Eddie” Keily, Jr., Gregory Alan Keily, Gary Edward Keily; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Eric Fortenberry Memorial Fund, c/o Hillmon Grove Church, 384 Hillmon Grove Road, Cameron, NC 28326.
LILLIE HEADEN ALSTON
Mrs. Lillie Headen Alston, 63, of Siler City, died Wednesday (01-22-2014) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held Monday (01-27-2014) at 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Chatham Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur Lee “Donnell” Alston of the home; children, Angela Alston, Kenneth Alston, Tracy Alston, all of Siler City; sister, Mary Goldston of Pittsboro; brothers, Floyd Headen of Tampa, FL, Gene Headen of Siler City; and nine grandchildren.
STEPHEN JACOB SWAIN
Goldsboro - Stephen Jacob Swain, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
A service to celebrate his life was held.
Mr. Swain was born in Chatham County on July 9, 1950 to the late Ray and Jessie Motsinger Swain. He was Mason and Shriner and enjoyed sailing, golfing and his family. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by a son, Douglas T. Blake of Wilmington; two daughters, Jessica Blake and Marjorie A. Blake of Wilmington; one brother, Francis Evans Swain and wife Denise of Florida; one sister, Annette Swain LeRoux and husband Timothy of Morehead City; six grandchildren, Sage, Sayres, Cameron, Castin, Sterling and Calais; two nephews, Gray and Alan Swain and a niece, Kara Hardison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to NC Coastal Land Trust, 131 Racine Drive, Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28403or Semper Fidelis Masonic Lodge, 727 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
The family is being served by Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.
ROXIE (WILLIAMS) MORRIS
Roxie Lucille (Williams) Morris, 89, of Goldston, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
She was born on August 15, 1924 in Chatham County to the late Luther Jackson and Mannie Williams. She was preceded in death by parents and brothers, Mack, Marvin and Fred; sisters, Mattie and Margie.
She was the devoted wife of 68 years to husband, Jesse J. Morris; a loving mother to Sue Morris-Jones (husband Bruce); loving grandmother to grandchildren, Juliette Murdock and Michael Vosseller; loving great-grandmother to great-grandchildren, Michala, John James, Jacqueline and Gabby. Additional survivors are a special family member, Michelle Hardesty, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for more than 65 years.
A private service will be held at Smith & Buckner Funeral Chapel.
DOLORES “LORI” JESSUP LAMBERT
Dolores “Lori” Jessup Lambert, 78, of Meadow Creek Road, Siler City died Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home after months of declining health.
Mrs. Lambert was born in Randolph County on January 18, 1936, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Davis) Jessup. She was a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church. Lori was a retiree of Energizer Battery in Asheboro. She enjoyed working in the home and was tireless when it came to her well-manicured lawn and flower gardens. Lori truly loved her family and friends. She was always in a hurry but never too busy to help someone in need. She was always appreciative of others and their kind deeds. Lori wore a special smile and never short of showing her love and affection for others. She will be missed…a very sweet lady.
Lori was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Lambert; her parents; her husband of 57 years, Bobby Lambert; brothers, Tommy Jessup, Johnny Jessup, and a sister, Judi Jessup Pugh.
Mrs. Lambert is survived by a daughter, Amy Lambert Williams; son, Ronnie Lambert; grandchildren, Lindsay Williams, Will Lambert and Molli Lambert; great-grandson, Conner Martinez; sister, Phoebe Jessup Burkheart; brothers, Jean Jessup, David Jessup, Sidney “Tony” Jessup and Russell Jessup.
The family received friends Monday, January 27, 2014 from 11 until 12 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral followed at 12 noon in Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tripp Foltz officiating. Burial was in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
Due to the recent passing of Mrs. Lambert’s husband Bobby Lambert, the family has requested no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alzorg or 1-800-272-3900.
CHESTER EUGENE “GENE” BARKER
Chester Eugene Barker “Gene”, 82, of Pittsboro, NC was born April 7, 1931 in Chatham County and entered into rest January 24, 2014 at VA Hospitals. As he said in an interview once before, his life was a bit “Strange.” As a young man he was employed at the Farmville coal mine, the only coal mine ever in Chatham County. While employed at the mine he walked into a dime store in Sanford where he spotted a young girl, he walked up to her mother and told her that one day he was going to marry her daughter, and three months later they were married. As a new couple they were stunned with the news that he had been drafted to fight for the United States Army in the 61st Infantry Division. After boot camp he was sent to Korea to fight in the Korean War, where on the last day of the war he was injured from shrapnel from a mortar round that exploded nearby, earning him the Purple Heart.
After returning home he used his GI bill to attend Barber School. In 1956, Gene with his wife and son, moved to Pittsboro, NC where he started in the now well known Barber shop on Main Street. He occupied the first chair in that barber shop and after a few years he was joined by Cadle Cooper Sr. They cut hair and shared stories together for 49 years until he retired in 2013 due to health concerns. Gene spent many years talking politics and the ways of the world from the barber chair, even landing a few on air interviews by news reporters, the biggest being Jonathan Carr from ABC news. He always had an opinion and was never afraid to share his with whoever would listen. But as they say, behind every good man stands a great woman, and Gene had his Margaret “Shug” as he called her. She was in the hair business herself, owning a beauty shop in Pittsboro, once her shop was even across the street from Gene’s barber shop. They shared a happy marriage together for 61 years, which included the births of three boys Steve, Tony and Eddie, whom all still reside in Pittsboro. Gene also had the joy of enjoying his five grandchildren, Jason, Heather, Lynsi, Taylor and Carson, whom he bragged about quite regularly. Gene’s legacy will always live on with the friends and family that knew and loved him.
His memorial services were held at Pittsboro Baptist Church on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. Those who were unable to attend the memorial services were welcomed at his home at570 West Street in Pittsboro.
In closing, the family would like to thank the many people who have offered prayer and condolences.
