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DAVID EDWARD SMALL
Mr. David Edward Small, 82, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday (01-25-2011) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held Saturday (01-29-2011) at Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church, with Rev. Kenneth Brooks officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Small was a truck driver and a member of Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Lois Small; children, Belinda Coldwell of Chapel Hill, David Earl Small of Charlotte, Franine of Winston Salem, Clarence Wayne and Rev. Robin Small, both of Pittsboro; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
CARTER I. PIKE
Carter Ingle Pike, age 86, of 1212 Hopewell Friends Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett Street, Asheboro with Rev. Ken and Pat Thames, Rev. Billy Britt, and Rev. Winfred Crouse officiating. Burial followed in the Hopewell Friends Meeting Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Pike was born on April 13, 1924 in Dunn, to D. Virgil and Ethel Phillipie Pike. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force for three years and was stationed in England during WW II. Carter was a graduate of Guilford College and received his Masters Degree from UNC-G. He was formerly a principal and teacher at Providence School and a principal at Silk Hope High School, Goldston Elementary School, Sylvan Elementary School, and New Market Elementary School. He was the former Director of the Title I Program in Randolph County and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Carter was a member of Asheboro Friends Meeting where he was a former Sunday School teacher and served on numerous committees. He was the former clerk of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends (Quakers). He was past president of the Randolph County Forest Club, was a member of the Asheboro Optimist Club and the Randolph County Livestock and Poultry Association. In addition to his parents, Carter was preceded in death by his brothers, D. Virgil Pike, Jr., Phryne P. Pike, and Homer Pike.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen Branson Pike; son, David Neal Pike and his wife Debbie Dwiggins Pike of Asheboro; grandson, Nathan Pike of Asheboro; and granddaughter, Emily Pike of Savannah, GA.
The family received friends on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Asheboro Friends Meeting, P.O. Box 987, Asheboro, NC 27204; or, Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 NC Hwy 62 East, Climax, NC 27233.
E. JEROME LOVE
E. Jerome Love, 85, of 687 Dorsett Road, Siler City died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at VA Medical Center, Durham.
Mr. Love was born January 1, 1926, the son of Walter and Ollie Ann (Pugh) Love. He was born in Alamance County, and was an Army Veteran of WW II, serving in the 69th Infantry. Jerome was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and served on numerous committees. Jerome was a member of the Silk Hope Ruritan Club and the retired manager of Home Builders Supply of Siler City. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Tarheels play. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willia Mae Smith Love.
He is survived by one daughter, Denise Love Scott and fiance, Jeff Holder of Siler City; one son, Sammy J. Love of Acworth, GA; one sister, Elizabeth L. Petty of Graham; grandchildren, Mary Kristen Clark and husband, Isaac, Jennifer Love, Jonathan Love, Dustin Scott; great-grandson, Avery James Clark; sisters-in-law, Mary and Betty Love; sister in-law and husband, Betty S. Brooks and husband, Bob; brother-in-law, Willard Smith; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Smith, Hilda Deaton; and several special nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City.
The funeral will be Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. M. Brian Wellborn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, NC 27344; or Silk Hope Ruritan Club, c/o Harvey Shankle, 303 Epps Clark Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
FRED CECIL BLAKLEY
Fred Cecil Blakley, 67, of 827 North Fir Avenue, Siler City died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro with his family by his side.
Mr. Blakley was born February 3, 1943 in Celina, TN, the son of Domer and Edith (Adams) Blakley. He was a retired weaver from Collins & Aikman, and a member of Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He loved golfing and playing pool. He spent countless hours drinking "hillbilly" coffee with his brother, Willie. Fred was very proud of his family and grandchildren. He loved his Lord and will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Blakley and two sons, Freddie Blakley and wife, Jane of Siler City, Brian Blakley and wife, Tammy of Ramseur; one sister, Evon Shirley and husband, Rondall of Tipton, IN; two brothers, Raymon Blakley of Tipton, IN, Willie Blakley and wife, Martha of Siler City; grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Freddie II, Michaela and Alexis Blakley.
The funeral was held Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church, 368 Lighthouse Church Road, Siler City with Rev. Sam Talley officiating and Rev. Bob Griffith assisting. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday, February 2, 2011 immediately after the funeral service at the home of Freddie and Jane Blakley, 211 South Dogwood Avenue, Siler City.
Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church, the Fred Cecil Blakley Memorial Fund, 368 Lighthouse Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
MARCUS S. JOHNSON
Marcus Steward Johnson, 81, of Asheboro, died Saturday, (01-22-2011) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, (01-25-2011) at Whites Memorial Baptist Church in Franklinville, with Rev. Darren Richardson, Rev. Jeff Joyce, and Rev. Arlen Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Randolph County, retired from Jockey International, a member of the Whites Memorial Baptist Church and a U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus H. and Carrie Ethel Allred Johnson, first wife, Louise P. Johnson, son, Martin Lee Johnson, brother, Worth, sister, Edith, twin sisters, Hessie and Dessie.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda M. Johnson;, son, Rev Arlen F. Johnson of Franklinville; brother, Lewis Johnson, of Franklinville; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Whites Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2930 Whites Memorial Road, Franklinville, NC 27248.
ROY EDWIN ANDERSON, SR.
Roy Edwin Anderson, Sr., 77, of Biscoe, died Friday, (01-21-2011) at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
The funeral was held Monday, (01-24-2011) at 11 a.m. at Pentecostal Victory Temple, Siler City, with Rev. Reggie Rakes and Rev. Darrell Haithcox officiating. Burial followed in Brown's Chapel
Christian Church Cemetery in Robbins.
Mr. Anderson was born September 23, 1933, the son of Harlo Lester and Hattie Testerman Anderson, now deceased. He was born in Marion, VA, a member of Pentecostal Victory Temple and a logger by trade.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wright Anderson; daughter, Tonya Wright; sons, Rosco Anderson, Roy Anderson, Jr. all of Biscoe; sisters, Louise Cleary of Sanford, and Ailene Jones of Marion, VA.
MR. PAUL DARK
Paul Lee Dark, 90, of Siler City died Friday, (01-21-2011) at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday (01-24-2011) at Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Browder officiating.
Mr. Dark was born October 20, 1920, the son of the Todd and Lena Frances Vann Dark.
A native of Chatham County, he was a farmer, a member of Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, and served in the Army in WW II. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Frances Burke and a brother, Caldwell Dark.
He is survived by his wife, Olivia Burns Dark.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 752, Siler City, NC 27344.
CHARLES NELSON WHEELER
Charles Nelson “Charlie” Wheeler, 63, of Moncure, died Sunday, (01-23-110 at the Laurels of Chatham.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro with Rev. Ray Gooch and Rev. Bob Wachs presiding. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Wheeler was born in the Bear Creek community May 12, 1947, the son of Nelson Wheeler and Fannie Eubanks Wheeler. He was retired from Kayser-Roth following more than 40 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Foushee Wheeler; son, Andy Wheeler of Ocean Isle Beach; brother, Wayne Wheeler of Apex; sisters Ann Wright of Pittsboro, Ava Brower of Staley, Esther Shirey of Siler City; and one granddaughter. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Frances Screws.
HELEN E. HOBSON
Helen E. Hobson passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Helen was born in Cardington, OH on November 12, 1954, and is the youngest child of John Emerson Arndt and Bertha Ardnt. Helen, who has been a resident of Siler City since 1987, worked at Family Violence and Rape Crisis Service of Siler City and Pittsboro, where she was the Administrative Assistant and Data Entry Clerk. Although she was not in direct services, she was beloved for her hard work in helping others.
She was known to continue her efforts to help beyond the workforce to the home, such as donating her hair to Locks for Love, and donations to other various charities. Her generous heart and efforts to aid those in need did not stop with the human, but extended beyond, to numerous strays of feline and canine alike that she took into her home.
Helen has been survived by many friends and family. Her son, Johnathan S. Hobson is serving in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Norfolk, VA, where he lives with his wife Kim, and their two children, Nathan, 7, and Mykenzi, 3. Her brother Larry Ardnt of Mt. Gilead, Ohio was also in her presence at her time of passing. His family includes his wife, Tammy and their three sons; the eldest son Danny, his wife Farrah, and their two sons, Jacob, 6, and Dalton, 9; the middle son BJ, and wife Brandy, and the youngest, Nick and fiance’ Megan, who are from Marion, Ohio, have all visited and sent their love during the duration of her illness.
Friends have been an important part of Helen’s life, guiding her through the barriers of the disease. The family states that, “Her friends Mary, Mel and Liz were more like sisters than friends. They helped take care of her when the rest of us were too far away. We can never thank you all enough for opening your hearts and homes to her in a time of need.”
A family member remarks, “Although this is a horrible illness, she fought with laughter, smiles, and love. If you were lucky enough to have met her at some point, then consider yourself blessed… Every moment was a lesson of life, love and friendship. She was honest, but pure of heart as any angel is. I hope that we can only live to be half as wonderful as she was for she touched the lives of everyone who knew Her.”
A memorial service was held at an undisclosed location with close friends and family on Saturday. If you would like to make a donation in Helen’s name, please feel free to do so to any charity of your choice, or to the UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
THOMAS E. PERRY
Burlington – Mr. Thomas E. Perry, 82, of 2715 Surich Drive, Burlington, died at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 2:40 a.m. following one month of critical illness.
A native of Chatham County, he was the husband of Janet B. Perry, who survives, and the son of Thomas Clyde Perry and Alma J. Perry, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Perry was an electrical heating and air conditioning contractor and owner of Perry Energy Contracting for over 40 years. Once retired, he continued to enjoy his passion as a consultant with Meredith-Webb Printing Company with whom he shared a special relationship. Tom enjoyed the fellowship with friends at the YMCA Senior Adult Class. He was a member of the Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M., a member of Northside Baptist Church and a former member of the Board of Directors for Alamance Community College.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include one son, Thomas E. Perry, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Silk Hope; one daughter, Karen Perry Williams of Burlington; two grandchildren, Meredith Grayson Williams and Kathleen MacKenzie Williams; and a special cousin, Guy Presnell of Goldsboro.
The funeral service was conducted at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 2 p.m. by Dr. Dale Steele. Burial followed in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family received friends at the Rich and Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., prior to the service on Monday. At other times, they were at the residence of the daughter, Karen Williams, 1218 Aycock Avenue, Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 513 Homewood Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215; or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215; or to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
CLINTON EUGENE TAYLOR
Mr. Clinton Eugene Taylor, 76, of Pittsboro, died Monday, (01-10-2011) at Reidsville.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, (01-15-2011) at Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Phillip Lynch officiating. Burial followed in Pittsboro Cemetery.
Mr. Taylor was born in Chatham County, graduated from Horton High School, the Barber Acadeny of Durham, and served in the United States Armed Forces.
Survivors include his wife, Frances H. Taylor of the home; children, Sharon T. Gray, Clinton Taylor, both of Reidsville, Gray Bynum of New York; sisters, Yvonne Daniels, Jacqueline Privett, Wanda Farrington, all of Durham; brothers, Bernice Smoke of Maryland, Alfred Smoke, Donald Smoke, both of Durham; and two grandchildren.
