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JOYCE BENN WARREN
Joyce Benn Warren was born in Montreal, Canada on July 29, 1930. Her mother, Louise Walker, emigrated from Wales, her father was Canadian, George Benn. In 1951 Joyce met Richard Warren on a trip to North Carolina. They married six months later. Tom Warren was soon born, followed by brother Bruce. The family resided at Fort Bragg where Richard served with the 82nd Airborne and Special Forces. Orders came to travel to Okinawa, Japan in 1962 where daughter Laura was born. New orders sent the family back to Fort Bragg where Joyce and Richard retired. Joyce found great joy in volunteering with the Red Cross, first at Womack Army Hospital then in Okinawa. When the kids were grown and gone, Joyce started volunteering for various Red Cross disasters around the country and served as Disaster Coordinator from coast to coast, from the California earthquakes, hurricanes in Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina, to ice storms in New York. She served with the Red Cross for nearly 50 years in over 40 states and territories. In addition to her work, she had many adventures at home. Joyce was an avid gardener, dancer and lover of life. She participated in many championship bowling leagues and she loved working with the Special Forces Association. Her great joy was helping others and she leaves a legacy of service, inspiring all who knew her.
Joyce moved to Pittsboro, NC in 2004 to be close to Laura, her husband Pierre and grandchildren Rhys and Riana. She became a regular at neighborhood parties, baseball and softball games and bingo at Twin Rivers Independent Living where she resided.
The family wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to Twin Rivers’ director Patricia Kim, aides Lisa Coe, Ashley Truitt, Brandie McCandless, Joyce Heath and Nurse Libby and the entire team from UNC Hospice. The care Joyce received was compassionate and loving every day.
Joyce was predeceased by husband Richard, son Bruce, brothers George, Ronnie and Eddie Benn. She leaves her children, Laura and Tom, son-in-law, Pierre, grandchildren Rhys and Riana Lauffer, Nick (Erin), Kyle and Paige Warren, and their mother Leslie Warren to cherish her memory.
Please consider volunteering in your community and making a donation to the Red Cross in her memory.
The memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Ann Ritter at 5 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro. Friends may visit with the family following the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service and Cremation in Pittsboro.
DIANE SEMONES ROBINSON
Liberty, NC - Diane Semones Robinson, 64, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of her family on December 5, 2011, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Allen Robinson, and their children, Christie Cooper and husband Craig, Karen Hardin and husband Jason, Daniel Robinson and wife Maranda, and their grandchildren Clint Cooper, Cody Cooper, Caitlyn Cooper, Carl Hardin, Valerie Hardin, Natalie Robinson, and Mason Robinson. She is also survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Smythers, Irleen Largen and husband Charlie, Christine Patton, and Esther Bryant and husband Harley, and her brothers, Orba Semones and wife Vera Mae, Norman Semones and wife Ruby, and Leo Semones and wife Shirley, and her brother-in-law Jake Horton and numerous nieces and nephews.
Diane was born on November 19, 1947, in Hillsville, VA to the late James Edgar and Alta Pearl Quesinberry Semones. She taught 7th and 8th grade math at Chatham Middle School in Siler City, NC for almost 30 years before retiring in 2008. She was awarded teacher of the year four times. She enjoyed being a member of Alpha Pi, so that she could spend time with former teachers. She was a member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church for 38 years, where she served the church as the pianist for over 30 years and also taught Sunday school. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher. She touched the lives of many people with her talents and her love. She especially enriched the lives of her husband, children and grandchildren with her love of God, wise advice, listening ear, loving touch, and hand decorated birthday cakes.
The family received friends and family Wednesday evening, December 7, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Piney Grove United Methodist Church in Siler City and other times at her home at 7456 Town Country Road, Liberty NC. Two funerals will take place on Thursday, December 8. The first one will be at 10:00 a.m. at Piney Grove United Methodist Church in Siler City; a second ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Mountain Plains United Methodist Church in Hillsville, VA. Rev. Jim Folks and Rev. Herbert Lowry will be officiating at both ceremonies. Interment will be in the Semones Cemetery in Hillsville, VA.
Memorial donations may be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or Mountain Plains United Methodist Church, 4589 Fancy Gap Hwy, Hillsville, VA 24343.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home of Siler City, NC is assisting the family.
MATTIE AVA JONES RITTER
Mattie Ava Jones Ritter, 84, of Liberty died Friday, (11-25-2011).
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, (11-28-2011) at Rocky River Friends Meeting with Rev. Noah Alvarez and Rev. Hank Brady officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ritter was born February 7, 1927 the daughter of John Franklin and Roxie Jane (Duncan) Jones. She was a native of Chatham County, a member of Pleasant Grove Wesleyan Church, and retired from Acme-McCrary Hosiery.
Survivors include her son, Ben Poe; one grandson, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
LIBORIA ANNA CAPALDI
Liboria Anna Capaldi, 90, of Pittsboro, passed away Tuesday (11-29-2011).
JAMES ROBERT FOX
James Robert Fox, 92, of Asheboro, formerly of Randleman died Tuesday, (11-15-2011) at the Randolph Hospice House.
Funeral services were held Friday, (11-18-2011) at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Christian Church, with Rev. Garry L. Reeder and Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Fox was a native of Siler City, served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II, and was retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman. He was a member of Union Grove Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Matthews Fox; daughters, Bobbie Fox Kerns, Sandra Fox Cagle, both of Asheboro; sister, Mary Joyce Fox Harris of Randleman; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Randolph Hospice House, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.
SARAH L. PHILLIPS
Sarah Lucrecia Phillips, 98, of Bennett, died Sunday, (11-13-2011) at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, (11-18-2011) at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Strider officiating. Burial followed at Fall Creek Baptist Church.
A native of Chatham County, she was a homemaker and attended Elon College. She was preceded in death by parents, Grover C. Phillips and Selena Myrick Phillips.
Survivors include sisters, Thelma Phillips Branson of Bennett and Alma Garner of Coleridge.
Memorials may be made to Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Winfred Brady, 128 Winfred Brady Road, Bennett, NC 27208.
MAGGIE MOZELLE ELLIS BRIGHT
Maggie Mozelle Ellis Bright, 80, of Siler City died Wednesday, (11-16-2011).
The funeral was held Monday, (11-21-2011) at 2 p.m. at Meroney United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Whittaker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bright was born March 5, 1931, the daughter of Hubert and Daisy "Roxie" Jones Ellis. She was born in Chatham County and was a member of Hickory Mountain Methodist Church. Mozelle was preceded in death by her husband, William Curtis Bright; sisters, Lizzie Murray, Viola Murray, Patty Saunders Kime; brothers, Paul, Walter, Clayton, Garland and Edward Ellis.
She is survived by a son, Glenn Bright of Siler City; daughters, Wanda Stover, Cherry Jordan, both of Bear Creek, Teresa Kidd of Robbins, Janet Darr of Sanford; ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, West Chatham Relay for Life, c/o Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
ANTHONY (Tony) BERNARD CLARE
Anthony (Tony) Bernard Clare, 60, of Goldston died Sunday, (11-20-2011) at Chatham Hospital.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, (11-23-2011) at 1 p.m. at Goldston United Methodist Church.
Mr. Clare was born March 22, 1951, the son of Cecil John and Koula Clare. He was employed as a carpenter and was born in South Africa. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dennis Clare and a grandson, Bentley Creason.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Causey Clare, of the home; a daughter, Tiffany Clare of the home; a step-son, Justin Creason of Siler City; a step-daughter, Cecilia Creason of Siler City; and one step-grandson.
The family received friends at the family home, 174 Hillcrest Avenue, Goldston.
MARY SCHOONARD
Mary Schoonard, a longtime resident of Pittsboro, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, at her home in Clarkesville, Georgia. Mary and her husband Jim moved to Georgia in June, 2010 to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Rachalle and Kevin Boyce and their family.
For more than twenty years, Mary and Jim were indispensable supporters of many Chatham County service organizations, tirelessly giving their time, money and great energy to Chatham Habitat for Humanity, Chatham County Council on Aging, Chatham County Together! and Family Violence and Rape Crisis to improve the lives and the homes of people in our community. In Pittsboro, Jim and Mary made many life-long friends who remember Mary with great affection and devotion. Mary led a rich life, and enriched the lives of others in countless ways.
In addition to her beloved husband Jim and the Boyce family, Mary is survived by daughter, Laura Owen and her husband Bill in Waterloo, New York, son Bradford and his wife Vicki in Windham, Maine. Mary and Jim also have three granddaughters, three grandsons, and one great granddaughter.
Messages of condolence, sympathy or fond personal memories of Mary may be sent to: Jim Schoonard, 165 Hearth Stone Drive, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
Memorial gifts may be made to any of the organizations listed above which Mary served so faithfully over her years in Chatham County.
MELVIN JACKSON VEST, SR.
Melvin Jackson Vest, Sr., 88, of 488 Bonlee-Bennett Road, Bonlee died Saturday, November 19, 2011 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mr. Vest was born September 18, 1923, the son of Craven Jackson and Ethel Pankey Vest. He was a native of Richmond County and a member of Bonlee Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher and member of the Adult Sunday School Class #3. He was past Master and a member of Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge # 143 A.F.& A.M. He was President of Vest Textiles Machinery and Parts and a WW II Navy veteran. Mr. Vest was an avid bowler, loved to fish and play golf. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Binkley Vest; a grandson, Andrew Tillman; brothers, Everett, Charles, Edwin, Fred, Robert and Baxter Vest.
He is survived by two daughters, Kathy V. Horton and husband, Earl of Cowpens, SC, Melva Anne Viscarra of Durham; three sons, Johnny C. Binkley and wife, Charlene of Raleigh, Robert Tillman and wife, Irene of Goldston, Melvin Vest, Jr. of Apex; two sisters, Elsie Burns of Archdale, Roberta Locklear of Laurinburg; a brother, Richard Vest of Archdale; ten grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Monday, November 21, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the family home. The funeral was held Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Bonlee Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery, with Masonic and military rites.
Memorials may be made to Bonlee Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 75, Bonlee, NC 27312.
LOIS ALCON STOLLINGS
Graham – Lois Alcon Stollings, 84, of the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields and formerly of 2282 Lee Drive, Burlington passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at her residence.
A native of Chatham County, she was the wife of the late James Henry Alcon and the late William John Stollings, and the daughter of the late William Murke Moody and the late Cora Dunn Moody. She was a retired employee of Aramark at Elon University and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw.
Survivors include three daughters, Paula Alcon Burns and her husband Timothy of Mebane, Sharon Alcon Isley and her husband Tony of Snow Camp, Kelly Alcon Houglan and her husband Danny of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Eva Bare of Silk Hope, Lucille Moody of Bear Creek; two brothers, Tom Moody of Bear Creek, Earle Moody of Garner; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her two husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, James Donald Alcon; one sister, Margie Blalock; one brother, Clarence Moody; and one grandson.
The graveside service was conducted at the Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 1 p.m. by Pastor John Cornette.
The family received friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Tuesday from 11 until 12:30 prior to the graveside service. At other times they were at the residence of her daughters, Paula Burns, 421 Cedar Lane, Mebane, and Sharon Isley, 1407 West Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields for the excellent care, kindness, and support.
