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FRED WARREN BROWN
Fred Warren Brown, 76, of Siler City died Tuesday (07-12-2011) at his home.
Funeral services were held Saturday (07-16-2011) at 2:30 at Cox’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Kendal Glover officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.
A native of Randolph County, he was retired with the Randolph County Schools and a member of Cox’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he was a trustee.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Brown; daughter, Beverly Brown-Harris; sons, Fred Brown, Jr. of Cary, Brad Brown of Siler City; brother, Clyde Lincoln Brown of Bennett; and six grandchildren.
VELLON HUNSUCKER CRAVEN
Vellon Hunsucker Craven, 84, of Robbins passed away Saturday, (07-30-2011) at her home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, (08-02-2011) at 11 a.m. at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Cockram officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Craven was a Moore County native, and worked in the textile industry. A member of Needham Grove Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Craven.
Survivors include daughters, Ann Miller of Robbins, Peggy Prevost of Ramseur; son, Ricky Craven of Carthage; brothers, Norvell Hunsucker of Robbins, Jackie Hunsucker of Tennessee; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
PHYLLIS CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
Phyllis Campbell Robertson, 57, of Pittsboro, died Sunday, (07-31-2011).
funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, (08-03-2011) at Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary Ellen Bender, Rev. Womack Keck and Rev. Ray Gooch officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at the church, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Roberston was a native of Chatham County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Campbell and Marcie Virginia Woody Campbell.
Surviving are her husband, Ray Robertson; son, Brian Gilmore; daughters, April Gilmore Goodman, Kristy Robertson; brothers, Marlon Campbell, Richard Campbell, Denis Campbell, Wayne Campbell, James “JE” Campbell; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church, UNC Hospice, or the American Cancer Society.
WILLIAM DOUGLAS “BUDDY” JACKSON
William Douglas “Buddy” Jackson, 24, passed away Thursday (07-21-2011) in Boulder, CO.
A memorial service was held Friday, (07-29-2011) at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Swansea, SC.
Survivors include a brother, James Jackson of Myrtle Beach, SC; mother, Dianne Glosson Jackson of Myrtle Beach, SC; father, Eddie Jackson of Pelion, SC; grandmothers, Peggy Glosson of Whitestone Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro, Evelyn Martin of Pelion, SC.
He was predeceased by his infant sister, Juliet Lorraine Jackson; grandfathers, William W. Glosson and James E. Jackson.
VICTOR BEAL OLDHAM
Victor Beal Oldham, 76, of Goldston died Monday, (08-01-2011) at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, (08-04-2011) at 11 a.m. at Carbonton United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Shutt officiating.
Mr. Oldham was born July 22, 1935 in Chatham County to the late Marvin and Olive Beal Oldham. He worked for Oldham and Oldham Construction and later owned and operated Oldham Trucking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Leon Oldham, Theron Oldham and a sister, Elaine Hart.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Covington Oldham of Goldston; daughters, Teresa Ross of Huntersville, Vicki Phillips of Siler City, Lisa Oldham of Atlanta, GA; sons, Tony Oldham, Glenn Oldham, both of Goldston; sisters, Libby Nall of Sanford, Inez Boyd of Lakeview; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Faith Baptist Church, 303 Hillbrook Blvd., Siler City, NC 27344.
Miller-Boles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Sanford is serving the family.
JONAH LANE
Jonah Lane, 90, of Siler City died Thursday (07-28-2011) at his home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jordan Grove A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Willard Neal officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Lane was a native of Chatham County and retired employee of Carolina Telephone. He was a member of Jordan Grove A.M.E. Zion Church where he was a member of the steward board, a trustee, a musician for the choirs, and a member of the male chorus.
Surviving is a daughter, Kathy Brooks of Shallotte and one grandson.
CHRISTOPHER JORDAN
Christopher Jordan, 53, of Siler City died Tuesday (07-26-2011) at Sunbridge Care of Siler City.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday (07-27-2011) at Jordan Grove A.M.E. Zion church with Rev. Williard Neal and Rev. Ronnie Brooks officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A native of Chatham County, Mr. Jordan was a member of Jordan Grove A.M.E. Zion Church where he was a member of the male chorus.
Survivors include sisters, Qumiller Harris, Phillis Hill, both of Siler City, Debra Sullivan of Greensboro, Pearlie Rone of Asheboro, Darlene Black of Augusta, GA, Cheryl Henderson of Bear Creek; brothers, Dwaine Jordan of Liberty, David Jordan of Sanford, Carson Bowden of Asheboro, and Timmy Johnson of Siler City.
MICHIKO KONOSITA DANIELS
Mrs. Michiko Kinosita Daniels, 85, formerly of Goldston died Tuesday (08-02-2011) at Britthaven of Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Daniels will be cremated and services will be private.
Born January 2, 1926 in Tokyo, Japan, she was the daughter of Jinosuke Kinosita and Ito Tachibano. She worked for H&R Block in Siler City.
Mrs. Daniels is survived by her husband, James Edward Daniels; daughter, Anna Nicholson; son, Tom Daniels; and grandchildren.
Please omit flowers, however, memorial contributions may be sent to Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements for Mrs. Daniels are under the care of Hall – Wynne funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
SOMERS H. SMITH, JR.
Somers Hanson Smith, Jr., 92, of Hickory passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Frye Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Somers was born January 16, 1919 in Chicago, IL to the late Somers H. and Hazel Burch Smith, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Nack.
He was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. He was a chemist in the Naval Research Lab, Washington D.C. and then a farmer in Siler City before retiring to Hickory.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel Bettoney Smith; sons, Somers H. Smith, III and wife, Cathy of Cockeysville, MD, Glenn W. Smith and wife, Charlyn of Pine Bush, NY, James “JW” Smith of Athens, GA; daughters, Linda C. Schick and husband, Tom of Charlotte, Marcia Eidson and husband, Scott of Durham; five granddaughters, Jeannie Schick Speckman of Raleigh, Lindsey Eidson of Charlotte, Barbara Schick of Charlotte, Andrea Smith of Ellicott City, MD, Corinne Smith of Cockeysville, MD; also three grandsons, Ryan Eidson of Durham, Evan Smith of Rochester, NY, Jacob Smith of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Beverly Champion of Okemos, MI, Shirley Anderton of Birmingham, AL and Carol Soley of Nashville, IN.
The family received friends Sunday July 31 from 4 p.m.until 6 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home.
Services were at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Monday August 1, at 11 a.m.with the Reverends Mark Andrews and Cindy Wechter officiating. Burial followed at Catawba Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 52 16th Ave N.W., Hickory NC, 28601
Hickory Funeral Home, 1031 11th Ave Blvd SE, Hickory, is in charge of arrangements.
FAYE CULBERSON RUSSELL
Faye Culberson Russell, 70, of 2268 West Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at her residence.
Mrs. Russell was born July 12, 1941, the daughter of Wrenn and Mildred (Haith) Culberson. She passed away from a long battle with Lupus and a short battle with Leukemia. A native of Chatham County, a 1959 graduate of Silk Hope High School, she owned and operated Faye's Custom Draperies for 25 years. Faye played the piano at Rocky River Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist Church and for Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a member. Faye taught the 2 and 3 year old Sunday School Class, drove a school bus and also played the piano for several singing groups. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wrenn and Mildred Haith Culberson, sister, Hazel C. Baird and brother, Barry L. Culberson.
Survivors include her husband, Ray S. Russell; one daughter, Anita Russell Miller of the home; one brother, Phil Culberson and wife, Faye of Siler City; special niece, Stephanie Thompson of the home; niece, Jackie Loyd and husband, Eric of Siler City; nephews, Larry Baird, Brad Culberson and Jake Loyd of Siler City.
The family received friends Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and others times at the family home. The funeral was held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church, 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City with Rev. Todd Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance & Caswell Counties, P. O. Box 122, Burlington, NC 27216; ARMC Cancer Center, 1240 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215; or to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, CB7295, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295.
SAMUEL REID JONES
Samuel Reid Jones, Sr., 84, of 411 West Sixth Street, Siler City died Monday, August 1, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Jones was born November 15, 1926, the son of Lonnie Boyd and Sarah (Arkie) Jones. He was a native of Chatham County and retired from Hadley Peoples Manufacturing. He attended Big Meadows Primitive Baptist Church and Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. Reid loved spending time with his family, riding his tractor, working in his garden and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Boyd and Sarah Arkie Jones; brothers, Mabin Kelly Jones and Wade H. Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie (Brafford) Jones; one daughter, Wanda Jones Bray and husband, Craig of Bear Creek; one son, Samuel Reid Jones, Jr. of Greensboro; one sister, Bernice J. Shore of Greensboro; grandchildren, Matthew Reid Jones of Greensboro, Stephanie Jones Smith and husband, Josh of Greensboro, Ashleigh Bray Lemons and husband, Travis of Bear Creek; great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Madelyn Smith and Brayleigh Lemons.
The family received friends Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, North Chatham Avenue, Siler City, with Rev. Mark Richardson and Rev. Wayne Browning officiating.
