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EVELYN O’BRIEN POWELL
Evelyn O’Brien Powell, 98, gave up her life on this earth, December 18, 2013 at home from natural causes. She was alert and concerned about her children to the end of her care giving life.
She was born on March 8, 1915 to Bishop Marvin O’Brien and Effie Mae Ingram O’Brien in Richmond County, near Rockingham, NC. She was raised near Rockingham and worked for NC Social Services when she met her future husband, Woodson Lea Powell, III. After a whirlwind courtship, she moved with her husband to his hometown, Pittsboro, NC, where she lived the remainder of her life.
Evelyn joined St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church as a young bride and was their oldest communicant when she died. Evelyn became active in Pittsboro through her church, her care giving spirit, energy, sensitivity to the needs of others and response to the needs being met. Everything she did was done with grace, calmness and dignity.
She served on her church vestry, altar guild, ECW and clergy search committee. She also served many civic committees, such as; the Historical Society; Council on Aging; and the Library Board. She spread her arms like wings, to cover those who came near, while at the same time, she devoted her life to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Woodson Lea Powell, III, two sisters and a brother.
Evelyn is survived by her sons, Rev. Woodson Lea Powell, IV (Susan) and Ihrie Hill Powell; her daughter, Anne Powell Ward (Bennie); grandchildren, Elaine Cook, Scott Powell, John Powell, Jennifer Rocho, Melissa Russell, Christy Morrow, Evelyn Thompson and Patricia Ford; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
The service of Death, Eucharist and Committal will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on 204 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC. A reception will follow in the church parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 204 West Salisbury St., Pittsboro, NC 27312and UNC Hospice of Chatham County, 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC 27312.
The family especially appreciates the care of Sherry Powell, Jane Eubanks, Stephanie Tucci, the staff of UNC Hospice of Chatham County, communicants of St. Bartholomew’s and so many others who exhibited the love of Christ for our mother.
The arrangements for Mrs. Powell’s service are under the care of Hall – Wynne funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro
JOHN ALBERT ANDREW
John Albert Andrew, 94, formerly of Cramerton, Mount Holly and Goldston, died Wednesday, (01-07-2015) at Coventry House.
A graveside service was held Saturday, (01-10-2015) at 11 a.m. at Edward Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery with Josh Conrad officiating and military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Andrew was born in Chatham County on May 23, 1920, the son of Carmie and Alice (Headen) Andrew. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, owner/operator of Cramerton Barber Shop and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mt Holly. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lewis Andrew and sister, Berta Mae Trodgon.
There are no immediate survivors.
WANDA LEE COX NANCE
Mrs. Wanda Lee Cox Nance, 76, of Randleman, passed away at her home on Friday, (01-09-2015).
Services were held Sunday, (01-11-2015), at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Asheboro, with Rev. Tim Strider, Rev. Scotty Carpenter, and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Clear View Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklinville.
Mrs. Nance was a Randolph County native, and a retired barber from Click’s Hair Specialist. She was the daughter of the late Yancey Young Cox and Bleeka Brewer Cox. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ira Cox, Donald Cox, Lloyd Cox, sisters, Doris Cox York, Marie Cox Gee, and Martha Cox Teague. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Asheboro, and was former president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gideons.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton“Click” Nance of the home; daughters, Terrie Nance McDowell of Randleman, Deborah “Debbie” Nance Goforth of Morganton; son, Clinton Owens Nance, II of Asheboro; sister, Betty Glass of Liberty; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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EDWARD PHILLIP “PETE” HALL
Edward Phillip (Pete) Hall, 60, of Sanford died Saturday, (01-10-2015), at his residence.
The service was held Wednesday, (01-14-2015) at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. The family received friends following the service.
Mr. Hall was born in Bell County TX, on October 28, 1954 to Edward Thomas Hall and the late Hannelore Faatz Hall. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1996 at the rank of CWO ll. He owned and operated Pete’s Store for 10 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Caprisha Amber Hall; father, Edward Thomas Hall of Sanford; a sister, Vera Hall Batchelor of Sanford; brothers, Donald R. Hall of Wilson, Vernon L. Hall of Sanford, and Kenneth G. Hall of Weaverville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to D.A.V. Michael J Thomas Chapter # 5, Broadway, N.C.27505.
FRED HAROLD STOKES
Fred Harold Stokes, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015.
He was born on November 8, 1923, in Hilly, Louisiana, to the lateC.A.and Mary DeLony Stokes, and was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Stokes, brother, B. Ragan Stokes, and sister, Drucille Tidwell. Mr. Stokes was a United States Marine Veteran serving in World War II, and was a member of Dallas First Baptist Church. He worked at Lockheed-Martin as an Aero Engineer, and later at Grummen Aircraft in Long Island, N.Y., and Piper Aircraft in Lakeland, FL.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Chris Stokes of Dallas, GA, Harold and Elaine Stokes of Dallas, GA, Gerald and Carol Stokes of Douglasville, GA, David and Gayla Stokes of Dallas, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anne and Bob Mason of Hahira, GA; half-brothers, Tad Stokes, Wayne Stokes and Joe Stokes; half-sister, Jane Williamson; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeremy Lundy officiating. Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. James Stokes, Brian Stokes, Hal Stokes, Brad Stokes, Chad Allen, Jeremy Hines, Bruce Jackson, Jeremy Knight, and James Mason served as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 8, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements.
IMOGENE “JEAN” DODD EVANS
Imogene “Jean” Dodd Evans, 90, of Siler City died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur.
Jean was born March 15, 1924 in Sweet Water, Tennessee, the daughter of Hampton and Lydia Johnson (Honey) Dodd. She attended Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and pier fishing along the coast with her mother.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Austin of the home; daughter, Judy Davis and husband Steve; son, Robert “Bob” and wife Nancy Evans, both of Siler City; grandchildren, Tonya Cone and husband Brian of Statesville, Chad Evans and wife Lori of Albemarle, Trent Davis of Little River, South Carolina; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Nathan Cone and Maddie and Carter Evans; and sister, Margaret Jo Miller of Miramar Beach, Florida.
The family received friends Friday, January 9, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral will be Friday, January 9, 2015 at 12 noon at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City.
DANIEL L. “DAN” GRAHAM
Daniel L. “Dan” Graham, 87, of Pittsboro, NC peacefully passed away in his sleep Saturday afternoon, January 3, shortly before a mass for his beloved late wife was being said at the St. Julia Catholic Church. Dan was born on April 28, 1927 in Donnelsville, Ohio, the son of Louis J. and Barbara Jane (Leffel) Graham. After graduating Olive Branch High School, he served in the United States Navy, including the end of WWII. He attended Wittenberg University on the GI Bill of Rights, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1951. That year he was hired at Clark Air Base on Luzon Island, Philippines, where he was a popular teacher. Dan left Clark AB in 1959 to farm coffee in the Bukidnon Province of Mindanao Island, Philippines, a place he loved and would share stories about. He met his late wife, Jean, during his time in Bukidnon and together they moved to Pohnpei Island, Micronesia in 1971 where he served as teacher at Ponape Agriculture and Trade School and later as Economic Development Advisor for the governments of Pohnpei and Chuuk Islands. In 1983, their family moved to Pittsboro where Dan was a farmer and woodworker, spending Saturday mornings selling with his family at the Carrboro Farmers Market. He and Jean grew many vegetables and fruits and he handcrafted cedar chests and other wood products. Even after health made it difficult to farm and woodwork, he continued to attend the Carrboro market with his son. Dan was energized by the vitality of the market and he relished the friends who would visit him there to share discussions on current events, theology or philosophy. Dan enjoyed BBC and NPR radio and reading; in his later years he remained sharp, desiring to continually seek knowledge and truth. At nearly 70, he learned to use the computer where he typed numerous essays and connected with friends from around the world. Dan also loved to spend time with his grandchildren and would often call them his pride and joy. He delighted in their accomplishments and growth.
Dan is survived by his son Daniel “Danny” Graham, Jr. of Henderson, NV and grandchildren Desirea and Darryl Graham, his daughter Charleen (Graham) Cody and husband Jeff of Chapel Hill and grandchildren Chance and Bryce Cody, his son Louis T. Graham and wife Patricia of Pittsboro and grandchildren Sydney and Louis Graham, Jr. and his son Jonathan T. Graham and wife Samantha of Suffolk, VA. Dan is also survived by two sisters, Mollie (Clarence) Mohr of Springfield, OH and Susie (Robert) Hazel of Lexington, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Generosa “Jean” (Flora) Graham, sister Barbara Lou Sotomeyer and brother Louis “Luke” Graham.
As Dan was a gift in life, so he was in death with his wish to serve anatomical research.
A memorial service will be held at the Carrboro Farmers Market Commons on Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m.
JOANNE CLARK WEST
Joanne Clark West, 79, of 118 Acentala Court, Raleigh died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her residence.
Mrs. West was born in Chatham County on April 3, 1935 the daughter of James Claude and Evangeline Brower Clark. Joanne was a teacher with more than 30 years of service, beginning her career at Henry Siler School. She was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Billy Ray West of the home; daughter, Amy W. Jones and husband, Wade of Mount Holly, NC; sons, David West and wife, Sherry of Raleigh, Mike West and wife, Shanna of Troy; sisters, Elaine Thain and husband, Ed, Ruth Holiday, both of Siler City; brothers, Robert Clark, Frank Clark and wife, Barbara, Dean Clark and wife, Nina, all of Siler City; grandsons, Jordan and Sam Jones and Brodie and Gray West.
The family received friends Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church, 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City, NC.
The funeral was held Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, 5970 Fairview Road, Suite 725, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
JAMES “JIMMY” WADE HARRIS
James “Jimmy” Wade Harris, 71, of Pittsboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Jimmy was born to the late Wade and Annie Harris on August 28, 1943 in the Silk Hope community of Chatham County, NC. Jimmy was a genuinely loving and devoted husband to Polly, his wife and life mate of 54 years. He was equally devoted and supportive of his two sons, Roger and Greg, in which he instilled his values as a father and friend.
Jimmy loved sports and wanted others around him to enjoy them. No one was more at home on the basketball court, coaching on the baseball field or tirelessly playing in the backyard with his family than Jimmy. The relationships and experiences he formed while playing and coaching were among the most rewarding and lasting values of his life.
Upon graduating from school, Jimmy started his 45 year career with Sears, working his way up to management positions and ownerships of Sears stores in Pittsboro, Siler City and Sanford, NC. Always the competitor, Jimmy approached his work the same way he approached sports, striving to be the best he could be and achieving great success.
Jimmy was the youngest of three siblings and is survived by his wife Polly Harris; sons, Roger and Greg Harris of Raleigh and their families, including four grandchildren; sisters, June McMath of Greensboro, Frances Cockman of Snow Camp and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
We the family would like to thank Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill for their patient and gracious care of our husband and father during this trying time. We would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at UNC Hospitals.
The family received friends Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Plainfield Friends Meeting. The funeral was Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Plainfield Friends Meeting, 1956 Plainfield Church Road, Siler City with Kevin Rollins and Ken Spivey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Plainfield Friends Meeting Cemetery Fund.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
ALICE HILLIARD GILLILAND HAMMER
Alice Hilliard Gilliland Hammer, 99, of Goldston, a former resident of Ramseur, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Sanford Health & Rehab, Sanford.
Mrs. Hammer was born in Goldston on February 4, 1915, the daughter of Bernice and Lucy (Gaines) Hilliard. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, retired from Klopman’s in Ramseur after 40 years of service. Alice enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, working with her flower gardens and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romie Hammer; son, Ronald Gilliland; her parents; and a brother, Everette Hillilard.
She is survived by one daughter, Vivian G. Petty of Richmond, VA; two sons: J. B. Gilliland and wife Jackie, Lionel Gilliland and wife Camilla, all of Goldston; daughter-in-law, Augusta Gilliland of Goldston; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Monday, January 12, 2015 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 3825 Bonlee-Carbonton Road, Goldston and at other times at the home of her son, J. B. Gilliland. The funeral was held Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Garner officiating. Burial followed in Gaines Grove Cemetery, Goldston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaines Grove Cemetery, c/o Steve Gaines, 135 Oren Gaines Road, Goldston, NC 27252.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
