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THELMA SMITH HARRIS
Mrs. Thelma Smith Harris, 79, of Moncure, died Saturday (01-01-2011) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Funeral services were held Thursday (01-06-2011) at Liberty Chapel Church with Pastor Norman Bryant officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Harris was a native of Chatham County, a member of Liberty Chapel Church, and was employed at Webster Poultry Company and UNC Hospital. She sang with the Relative Gospel singers.
Survivors include children, Karen Marsh of Sanford, Alvin Harris of Apex, Shelton Smith of the home; sisters, Bertha Seymore of Sanford, Ann Trapp, Jane T. Wilson, both of Moncure; brother, Johnny Wilson of Moncure; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CLEOTHA McKINNEY
Mr. Cleotha McKinney, 67, of Pittsboro died Thursday (01-06-2011) at Hospice of the Meadowlands in Durham.
Funeral services were held Wednesday (01-12-2011) at the First Baptist Church Pittsboro.
Survivors include his mother, Ella Deese McKinney of Pittsboro; brother, Larry McKinney of Pittsboro; sisters, Linda McKinney, Laura Miller, Pauline Brooks, all of Pittsboro, and Aggie Burgess of Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert McKinney.
SALLY LOU BRADY RYAN
Sally Lou Brady Ryan, 85, of 4135 Chatham Street, Bennett, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at N.C. Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 at Bennett Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Rev. Tim Strider and John Wayne Phillips officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ryan was a native of Iron Town, Ohio and the daughter of the late Adna and Helen Everly Mohr. She was a retired cafeteria manager at Bennett School and also retired from Southern Supreme Gourmet Foods. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Brady, John Ryan, a sister Dot Hall and brother, Adna Mohr, Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Lou Parker of the home; sons, Joseph Brady and wife Karen of Gibsonville, Carlton Brady and wife Cathy of Asheboro; sister, Betsy Ann Meriweather of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Kristin and Logan Brady, Linday and Olivia Teeters, Chelsea Zimmerman and a great-grandchild, Emma Zimmerman.
Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church fellowship hall and other times at the home on Chatham Street.
Memorials should be directed to Bennett Baptist Church Building Fund, 68 East Bonlee Street, Bennett, N.C. 27208.
Joyce-Brady Chapel served the Ryan Family.
JACK KENNETH PICKARD
Jack Kenneth Pickard, 78, of 246 Ball Park Road, Bonlee, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.
Mr. Pickard was born March 28, 1932, the son of Carl and Sallie (Lowe) Pickard. He was a native of Chatham County and retired from Collins & Aikman. Jack was a member and past master of Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #143 A.F & A.M. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josie Pickard; sisters, Cloyce Poe, Aliene Lambert, Edith Moore; brothers, Jerry, Howard, Doug and Milton “Butch” Pickard.
Surviving is one daughter, Jackie Pickard Wilson and husband, Mike of Bear Creek; two sisters, Frances G. Robbins and Ruby P. Blair of Siler City; step-son, James Ralph Hilliard of Elon College; step-daughters, Nancy Light of Staley, Mary Ann Hardister of Goldston; two grandsons, three granddaughters and one great-grandson.
The family received friends Friday, January 7, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Bonlee Baptist Church, with Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery, Bonlee.
Memorials may be made to Bonlee Baptist Church, P.O. Box 75, Bonlee, NC 27213.
JANICE ASA FAULKNER
Janice Asa Faulkner, 56, of Fuquay-Varina died Friday, December 31, 2010 at her home.
Janice was a loving wife, mother and friend and will be missed dearly. She was an artisan and owner of The Decorative Arts Studio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Robert and Anna Jo Asa.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald “Monte” Faulkner of the home; son, Ethan and daughter Abby, both of the home; step-mother, Shirley Asa of Wilkesboro; brothers, Bobby Asa and wife, Ann of Melrose, FL, Mike Asa and wife Susan of Keystone Heights, FL and Mark Asa of Fort Lauderdale, FL; step-brother, Jeff Glenn of Pine-ville; step-sisters, Patricia Adams and husband, Kevin of High Point, Janet Johnson of Wilkesboro; and step-mother-in-law, Joan Faulkner Webster and husband Russell of Siler City.
A celebration of Janice’s life was held Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel, Fuquay-Varina with Rev. Doug Humphrey officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Janice to Triangle Community Church, 4216 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, NC 27539.
GERALD MILTON WHITE, JR.
Gerald Milton White, Jr., 38, of Raleigh and Pittsboro died in his sleep at his parents’ home January 9, 2011.
He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Lula Bunker White; two sisters, Stacy White and her two children Jade and Nate, Jennifer Eichenberger and her husband David, and their children Ethan and Lauren. He is also survived by Catherine Fuqua and Susie Walton; and many other family and friends.
A service to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, with a time of visitation for friends and family to follow in the fellowship hall. The service of committal will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ in Pittsboro. Gerald will be privately interred in Hanks Chapel Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, but the family appreciates contributions being sent to the SPCA in Gerald’s memory.
Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
RICHARD ARLIN BRIDGES
Richard Arlin Bridges, 78, of Siler City, died Wednesday, (12-29-2010).
The funeral was held at 4 p.m. Friday, (12-31-2010) at Loves Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Frankie Gaines Bridges; daughter, Gina Bridges Thomas; sons, Mike Bridges, Jeff Bridges; sister, Myrna B. Nixon of Staley; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC 27344 or to a charity of donor's choice.
SHIRLEY BABB CLARK
Mrs. Shirley Babb Clark, 74, of Pittsboro, died Wednesday, (12-22-2010) at Wake Med Cary.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ray Gooch at 2 p.m. Sunday, (01-02-2011) at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
A native of Deep Creek, VA, Shirley was born August 23, 1936, the daughter of Hilton Bernard Babb and Esther Pyland Babb. She worked as a server for Macgregor Downs Country Club for 14 years.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Goodman Clark; daughters, Vicki Winstead of Cary, Melody McCall of Holden Beach; sons, Billy “BC” Clark, Eddie Clark, both of Pittsboro; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Healthpark, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27603.
RUBY BARFIELD BELL
Ruby Barfield Bell, 91, of Siler City died Saturday (01-01-2011) at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday (01-04-2011) at Rives Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Tripp Foltz and Rev. J. L. Shoun officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bell was born January 19, 1919, the daughter of Robert Carl and Agnes (Pittman) Barfield. She was a native of Wilson County, and a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church where she was a children’s Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Bell.
Survivors include daughters, Frances B. Johnson of Siler City, Patricia B. Boykin of Currituck; sister, Elizabeth Proctor of Wilson; brother, Bernice Barfield of Tarboro; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, 1414 East Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
ANNIE E. MINTER FARRAR JONES
Mrs. Annie E. Minter Farrar Jones, 72, of Bear Creek died Tuesday (12-28-2010) at her home.
Funeral services were held Sunday (01-02-2011) at 2 p.m. at Knotts Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsboro, with Rev. Willie Barton officiating. Burial followed in the old Taylors’ Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Chatham County, Mrs. Jones sang with the Spiritual Voices for 38 years. She was a member of Beginning Ministeries of Siler City.
Survivors include children, Gale Thompson of Chapel Hill, Renia Palmer of Bear Creek, Terry Page of Burlington, Andre Page of Pittsboro, Bernard Farrar of Prairie Land, TX, Mechell Farrar of Chapel Hill; sister, Joyce Edwards of Pittsboro; brothers, George Minter, Joe Minter, both of Bear Creek, Jasper Minter of Goldston; 13 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
RALPH CARTER WILLETT
Ralph Carter Willett, 71, of 2838 South Second Avenue Extension, Siler City, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.
Mr. Willett was born July 10, 1939, the son of William David and Blanche (Carter) Willett. He was a native of Gulf and a member of Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church where he was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Ralph's pleasures in life were his family, especially his grandchildren, his church and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Gilbert Willett.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jessie (Fogleman) Willett of the home; two sons, Timothy M. Willett and wife, Angela of Siler City, Ryan C. Willett and wife, Annette of Bear Creek; two brothers, William D. Willett, Jr. of Sanford, Robert E. Willett of Gulf; grandchildren, Briana, Hayden, Morgan, Carter and Emory Willett.
The family received friends Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11 a.m.at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US 64W, Siler City with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US64W, Siler City, NC 27344, or to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202.
VERNON HOWARD JESSUP
Vernon Howard Jessup, 57, of 2841 Siler City-Glendon Road, Siler City died Wednesday, December 29, 2010.
Mr. Jessup was born May 28, 1953, the son of Howard and Clarice (Taylor) Jessup. He was active in Brush Creek Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men's Sunday School Class, involved in all Brotherhood activities, part of the bus and van ministry team and was on the tent committee. He was a greeter for the church services and had perfect Sunday School attendance for 19 years and 3 months. Vernon proudly volunteered for the Silk Hope and Tri-County Ruritan Club events.
He is survived by one sister, Martha J. Paulson and husband, Rick of Morganton, and one brother, Joel L. Jessup of Siler City.
The family received friends Friday, December 31, 2010 from 12:30-2 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek with Dr. Al Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home assisted the family.
