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VIRGINIA ESTELLE BRAY
Virginia Estelle Bray, 65, of Siler City died Friday, (06-17-2011).
Ms. Bray was born February 22, 1946, the daughter of Jesse James and Mary (McLean) Bray. She was a native of Halifax, VA. and had been employed by Chatham Trades.
She is survived by a sister, Alice Marie Champion of China Grove; four brothers, J. T. Bray, John Will Bray, James Thomas Bray all of China Grove, and Ernest Bray of South Boston, VA.
Graveside service was held Monday, (06-20-2011) at 11 a.m. at Chatham Memorial Park, with Rev. Sue Flippin officiating.
HUGH GIBSON GOODMAN
Hugh Gibson Goodman of Pittsboro died Sunday (06-19-2011) at his home.
Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Goodman and Nora Goodman.
Survivors include his wife Mary Goodman; his son James Goodman; daughter Louene Wojtus; sisters, Eva Dorsett, Faye Barnville, Mary Sanders, Irma Ellis; 13 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
Visitation was held at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Pittsboro, Wednesday (06-22-2011) from 7-9 p.m..
The service will be held at Hanks Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday (06-23-2011) with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating.
WENDELL “Gino” BREWER
Wendell “Gino” Brewer, 53, of Siler City died Monday (06-13-2011) at the V.A. Hospital in Durham.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity United Holy Church, with Elder Samuel B. Obie and Rev. Barry Gray officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brewer was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Jordan-Matthews High School and an Army veteran.
Survivors include his mother, Beulah Mae Brewer of the home; sister, Jacalyn B. Goldston of Siler City; brothers, Clarence R. Brewer of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Frank E. Brewer of the home, and Michael Spinks of Ramseur.
PARIS H. SMITH
Star - Paris Hurley "Red" Smith, 81, of 2434 US Hwy 220 N, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at First Health Moore Regional in Pinehurst.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011, at Browns Chapel UMC, Pittsboro, with the Rev. Ray Gooch officiating.
Mr. Smith was born in Alamance County to Jesse Lewis and Della Marley Smith. He was a retired machine operator in furniture manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his wives, Arlene F. Smith and Emma McBride Smith; daughter, Susan Braxton; and grandson, Glenn Braxton, Jr.
Survivors include his step-son, Larry Lilly and wife Kathryn, of Star; step-daughter, Dianne Lilly Tucker of Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren, Brian Braxton, Chris Braxton, Wendy Aderholt Berrios, Amy Wallace, Michael Aderholt, Hannah Lilly; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Phillips Funeral Home, 216 South Main Street, Star and other times at the home.
Mr. Smith requested to have no flowers. Instead, please make memorials to the National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.
SYBRANT H. “SY” PELL
Sybrant H. "Sy" Pell, 94, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, died at Indiana University Health, Goshen Hospital at 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He moved to Elkhart in 1993 after living in Fayetteville, North Carolina for 30 years.
Sy was born January 21, 1917 in King, NC to John Herman and Bertie Mae (Forkner) Pell. On December 1, 1938, in Ramseur, NC, he married Vivian Wrenn. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2008.
He is survived by a daughter, Susan P. Ellington of Goshen, Indiana; two granddaughters, Carolyn Landreau (James) of Alpharetta, Georgia, Kendra Nafziger (Aaron) of Goshen, Indiana; his great-granddaughter, Alexandra Elise Landreau; and a sister, Golda Joyce (Charles) of Ramseur, NC.
In addition to his wife Vivian, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Kenneth Ellington III, and a sister, Marie Bray. He graduated from Ramseur High School and attended Elon College. Sy was district manager for Pilot Life for 11 years; he was also the proprietor of a moving and storage business for 16 years, selling the business in 1980. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart, Tyriann Lodge #718 Free and Accepted Masons, York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Mizpah Shrine. He held various stations in his Masonic journey such as: Past Master, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Worthy Patron in the Eastern Star. Sy worked as a civilian for the Navy department on the Battleship Alabama.
Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011 at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, where a Masonic service took place at 7 p.m. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart. Rev. Steve Braden of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Vivian W. Pell Scholarship Fund in care of Elon University, 2030 Campus Box Elon, Elon University, NC 27244-2020.
ELASTER “BOOB” HUSSEY
Robbins - Elaster “Boob” Hussey, 91, of 2227 North. Howard Mill Road died Thursday June 16, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday June 19, 2011 at Smyrna United Methodist Church where he was a member with Rev. Tal Madison officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Hussey was a Moore County native and the son of the late Jonah and Nancy Jane Brewer Hussey. He was retired from Carthage Fabrics and farming and was a member of the WOW. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie McNeill Hussey and a daughter, Ellen Deese.
Survivors include sons, Ronald Hussey and wife Kaye of Robbins. Tommy Lee Hussey and wife Debby of Bennett; grandchildren, Toni Cisneros of Carthage, Chasadi Mackey of Robbins, Megan Skjellerup of Robbins, four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Hussey and wife Ruth of Robbins.
The family was at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett from 6-8 p.m. Saturday June 18, 2011 and other times at the Ronald Hussey residence at 143 Acorn Ridge Road, Robbins, N.C. 27325
Memorials should be directed to Liberty Hospice, 300 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, N.C. 28387.
LARRY WAYNE COCKMAN
Larry Wayne Cockman, 50, of 305 Eden Hills Road, Siler City went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2011.
Mr. Cockman was born January 18, 1961, the son of William Ronald "Buddy" and Betty (Wicker) Cockman. He was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Jordan - Matthews High School, had attended several technical schools and was a self-employed diesel mechanic. He had worked at Welford Harris Ford in earlier years. He was a member of Tyson's Creek Baptist Church. Larry was good with his hands in assembly of electronic or mechanical models and was a fan of UNC sports. He was preceded in death by his father, William R. "Buddy" Cockman.
He is survived by two daughters, Alicia B. and Jessica E. Cockman; one son, William "Will" Cockman, all of Siler City; mother, Betty Wicker Cockman; grandchildren, Noah and Ada; and special friend, Karen.
Friends may register condolences at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.
The graveside service was held Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Tyson's Creek Baptist Church, 10891 Siler City-Glendon Road, Bear Creek with Rev. Scott Walker officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center at Tyson's Creek Baptist Church, 10891 Siler City-Glendon Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207.
AILEEN STALEY POE
Aileen Staley Poe, 91, of 707 Red Oak Drive, Siler City, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City.
Mrs. Poe was born April 5, 1920, the daughter of George and Doska (York) Staley. She was a native of Randolph County and retired from the Kellwood Company. She was a member of the Siler City Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Poe, Sr.
She is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" D. Poe, Jr. and wife, Vickie of Siler City; one grandson, Justin Dowd Poe and fiancée, Jennifer of Siler City.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Siler City Presbyterian Church, 720 W. 3rd St., Siler City, NC 27344.
RITA LOUISE JOHNSON
Rita Louise Johnson, 45, of 3023 Beech Tree, Lot 17, Sanford passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at her home.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Cowpens, S.C., a member of Jonesboro Presbyterian Church and formerly worked at McDonalds Restaurant.
Survivors include daughter, Christy Johnson Jones and husband Aaron of Bennett; mother, Bonnie Pecham of Sanford; father, Boyd Childers of Westminster, S.C.; grandmother, Patricia Wilson of California; sisters, Tara Trusty of Gaffney, S.C., Tandy Slane and Lisa Rose of Sanford;brother, Boyd Childers, Jr. of Sanford; granddaughters, Hannah Dahn and Savannah Jones, both of Bennett.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett and other times at the home of her daughter, Christy Jones.
Memorials may be directed to Christy and Aaron Jones, 2388 Fall Creek Church Road,. Bennett, N.C. 27208 to help with final expenses.
There was a gathering of friends in the Sanford area from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at the home of a sister, Tandy Slane, 502 North Vance St., Sanford.
CARL PHILIP IHME
Carl Philip Ihme, 83, of Old Sanford Road, Moncure, died Saturday evening, June 18, 2011 at Twin Rivers in Pittsboro.
Mr. Ihme was born in Detroit, Michigan and was the son of Carl Philip Ihme, Sr and Annie Lyon Cherry Ihme. He proudly served in the US Navy and worked as a food inspector for the USDA. Philip was an active Mason and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and wood carving. He was a loving husband, father and proud grandfather. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Annabel Ihme Butler; and brother-in-law, Joe Butler.
Philip is survived by his wife, Ernestine Pendergraft Ihme of 61 years; three sons; David Bruce Ihme and wife, Claudia of Ramseur, Jerry Lynn Ihme and wife, Beth of Rosman, Ernest Philip Ihme of Pittsboro; one daughter, Phyllis Ihme Williams and husband, Don of Chapel Hill; one brother, Cherry Lee Ihme and wife, Nidra of Gardendale, Alabama; seven grandchildren, David Ihme of Lewisville, Kevin Ihme of Greensboro, Shane Ihme of Rosman, Kristin Ihme Brown and husband, Josh of Rosman, Bradley Williams of Greensboro, Eric Williams of Chapel Hill, and Alex Williams of Chapel Hill.
The family received friends Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hall-Wynne funeral service, Griffin Chapel. funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Chatham United Methodist Church. The Rev. Patrick Sinclaire and the Rev. Bill Gattis will preside. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be sent to Chatham UMC or UNC Hospice.
Arrangements were under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service and Cremation, Pittsboro.
ARBY D. CAVINESS
Arby D. Caviness, 83, of 1309 Caviness Town Road, Robbins, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his home.
funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Beulah Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. Neal Jackson, Dr. Curtis Barbery, and Rev. Joey Greene officiating. Burial with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Caviness was a Moore County native, an Army veteran, and a retired attendant for Moore County Public Works. He was the son of the late John C. and Ada Hussey Caviness and the widower of Jessie Brady Caviness.
Survivors include daughter, Christine Caviness of the home; son, Paul Caviness and wife Donna of Robbins; step-daughters, Lorraine Wood and husband Thomas of Carthage, Jewel Jessup and husband Wayne of Asheboro, Yvonne Brady and husband Jimmie of Charlotte; step-sons, Charlie Brady and wife Kathy of Carthage, and Frank Brady and wife Linda of Bennett. Also surviving is a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett.
