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JOSEPH PATRICK “PAT” BAKER
Joseph Patrick ‘Pat’ Baker, age 53, of Castle Ford Road, Boone, died Sunday evening, November 28, 2010.
Born Joseph Patrick Baker on October 29, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of Julia Tucker Baker and the late Joseph Leon Baker. He graduated from Northwood High School in Pittsboro in 1977.
Pat’s career in law enforcement began in 1981 with Chatham Security, followed by three years with the Carrboro Police Department. Since 1985 he has been employed with the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. He was a Certified Public School Resource Officer and D.A.R.E. Officer for Watauga County Public Schools. Pat loved his work with students; he felt it was an honor and privilege to impact young lives in a positive way and was awarded the title of North Carolina D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year in 2009. Sergeant Baker’s duties included Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Investigator, Court and Civil Officer, Shift Sergeant, and D.A.R.E. Officer. Pat was currently serving as President of the Watauga County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #80 and served for several years as a Trustee for the NC State Fraternal Order of Police. He attended Meat Camp Baptist Church and had recently, greatly enjoyed volunteering, with his family, at Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, providing educational tours for visitors.
Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Mary Greene; his daughter, Kathleen Baker; his mother, Julia Tucker Baker of Pittsboro; five sisters: Terri Lynn Moretz and husband Jim of Crumpler; Michelle Haith and husband Eddie of Pittsboro; Kasey Thanos of Greensboro; Tracey Ocampo and husband Jorge of Siler City; and Kelley Baker of Pittsboro; four brothers: Tony Baker and wife Ann of Pittsboro; Danny Baker of Elizabeth City; Chris Baker and wife Carol of Rockville, MD; and Baron Baker and wife Jen of Durham; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Leon Baker.
Funeral services for Joseph Patrick “PAT” Baker were held at Boone United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Fraternal Order of Police, Watauga County Chapter #80, c/o Jeff Virginia, 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607; or to the Watauga County D.A.R.E. Program, c/o BB&T (Bank), PO Box 2928, Boone, NC 28607.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory served the Baker Family.
MARGARET “PEG” SHENTON
Margaret “Peg” Shenton passed away on November 29, 2010. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1926 and christened Margaret Mogen O’Neill. After finishing high school, Peg completed the training program for radiology technicians at the University of Pennsylvania, and took her first job at Lancaster General Hospital. It was there that she met and married Dave Shenton, who was attending Franklin & Marshall College on the GI Bill, after returning from duty in the U.S. Navy in the War.
Peg and Dave had many wonderful years together until his death in 2002. While Dave worked as a teacher and later as a guidance counselor in the Abington Township Public Schools in Pennsylvania, Peg ran the household and had many opportunities to perfect her wonderful cooking and sewing talents for a growing family, while also staying active in the League of Women Voters and the Democratic Party. In addition to raising four children, Peg and Dave also hosted exchange students Christian, Andreas, and Ulrike Germershausen from Berlin Germany, who still think of Peg as “Mom.” Once her children got older, Peg started a career as a parish secretary for several Episcopal Church parishes.
For several years, Peg and Dave managed the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Choir Cottage in Stone Harbor, New Jersey so that the family could spend summers at the beach. They also introduced their children to the beauty and diversity of our country on several camping trips, including a cross-country trek in 1968 when they were accompanied by three children, two guests from Germany and a miniature schnauzer, all packed into a Ford station wagon, with a pop-up camper in tow.
After Dave’s retirement, Peg and Dave moved to Pittsboro, North Carolina where Peg served as parish secretary at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church and was active in the Durham-Orange Quilters’ Guild and the Village Quilters in Fearrington. Her work adorns the homes of her children and friends, and many recipients of gift quilts from those groups.
After Dave’s death, Peg continued to travel, making trips to Europe to visit Ireland, to visit her friends in Berlin, and to spend some time in Tuscany, where this picture was taken. Peg’s open, loving and welcoming spirit will be sorely missed by all of her friends and by her surviving family members: Son Donald of San Anselmo, California; Daughter Mary Beth and her partner Marie Denn and their dog Greta in Olema, California; Son Michael of El Portal, California, his daughter Michelle of Truckee, California, and his stepchildren Rachel and Mathew Langsdale; and Son Bill, his wife Susan and their daughter Sarah, all of Wake County.
Peg’s family extends their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers and staff of Glenaire in Cary and Hospice of Wake County.. We deeply appreciate all the good wishes and condolences received from Peg’s many friends and from all our friends and colleagues.
A memorial service for Peg will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 221 Union Street in Cary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County or to the charity of your choice.
RUBY HARRIS OATES
Bennett – Mrs. Ruby Harris Oates, 80, of 2194 Bennett-Siler City Road died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation surrounded by family and staff.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church where she was a member, with Rev. Mark Strickland and Rev. Ken Huggins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Oates was born in Hickory, the daughter of the late Harry and Hattie Harris. She was the widow of Vernon Oates, and a retired poultry farmer.
Survivors include sons, Randall Oates and wife Carolyn of Bennett, Billy Oates and wife Pattie of Bennett, Timothy Oates and wife Cheryl of Mebane, Ricky Oates of Bennett;brother, Fred Oates of Greensboro; sisters, Virginia Thomas, Mary N. Thomas, Winnie Long, and Jeanie Hunt, all of Asheboro; twelve grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
The family was at Joyce-Brady Chapel, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and other times at the home of Randall and Carolyn Oates, 3705 Chatham Street in Bennett.
WILLIAM FREDERICK POAD
William Frederick Poad, 86, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Pinelake Nursing in Carthage.
Interment will be Guilford Memorial Park at a later date.
He was born October 23, 1924 to the late William J. Poad and Florence Benjamin in Wilksbarre, PA. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the glider division as a radio operator. After his time in service, he worked in retail sales with Allied Storage living in Atlanta, Greensboro, and Siler City.
He is survived by stepdaughter, Elaine Matthews and husband Reid of Carthage; step-grandchildren, Jay and Jeff, also of Carthage; and three step-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruth and his second wife Catherine.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice.
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is assisting the family.
ROSA MAE GUNTER MARSHALL
Rosa Mae Gunter Marshall, 81, of Goldston, died Thursday, (11-25-2010).
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, (11-28-2010) at Warren Dale Cemetery, Norlina with Rev. Jimmy Jones officiating.
Mrs. Marshall was born October 13, 1929, the daughter of Joseph M. and Katie Lou (Weatherford) Gunter, Sr. She was a native of Warren County and a retired sales clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace C. Marshall, her parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include a son, Wayne E. Gunter of Goldston; sister, Faye G. Stamey of Randleman; brother, Ray Gunter of Durham; step- daughter, Antha Marshall of Durham; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren.
LUCY CROCKETT BALSAM PASCHAL
Lucy Crockett Balsam Paschal, 99, of Pittsboro died Saturday, (11-20-2010) at Pittsboro Christian Village.
Interment was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, (11-24-2010) in Chatham Memorial Gardens in Siler City. A memorial service will be held Thursday (12-02-2010) at Pittsboro Christian Village with Sim Gay speaking.
Mrs. Paschal was born August 24, 1911 in Wise County, Virginia. She was a civil services retiree, and attended Pittsboro Bible Assembly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert P. and Sallie Thomas Crockett; sister Alberta C. Hutchins; and her husbands, Charles Balsam and Harvey L. Paschal.
She is survived by a sister, Agnes C. Jacoby of Roanoke, VA; step-daughters Charlotte Rick of Sterling, VA; Margie P. Woolard of Carbonton, Peggy P. Oldham of Siler City, and Ruth P. Rollins of Wilkesboro.
MARTHA LOUISE LANGLEY
Martha Louise Langley, 81, of Liberty, died Friday, (11-26-2010) at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
The graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, (11-29-2010) at Oakwood Cemetery, in Siler City.
Ms. Langley was born June 17, 1929 in Chatham County, the daughter of Floyd Lee and Carrie (Connor) Langley. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jimmy "Pat" Langley, Grady Langley, Howard Langley; and a sister, Lucy Walker.
She is survived by a son, Billy Ray Langley, Sr. of Staley; sister, Bertha Faye Whitt of Asheboro; brother, George Langley of Liberty; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MORRIS DANIEL CARR, SR.
Morris Daniel Carr, Sr., 70, of Staley, died Monday, (11-29-2010) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, (12-02-2010) at 11 a.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Gilmore Memorial Park.
Mr. Carr was born May 17, 1940, the son of Maurice and Viola Vanscoy Carr. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia, a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church and a self-employed truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wright Carr; daughters, Diana Lynn Rath of Windsor, VA, Kristina Rene Cook of Silk Hope; sons, Morris Daniel Carr, Jr. of Carrsville, VA, Robert Dale Carr of Staley; and ten grandchildren.
The family received friends Wednesday, (12-01-2010) from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.
WILLIAM CARL GOLDSTON
Mr. William Carl Goldston, 73, of Siler City died Thursday (11-25-2010) at Chatham Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday (12-01-2010) at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Holiness Church. Burial followed in Oakland Community Cemetery in Ramseur.
Surviving are his children: Yvonne Marsh of Asheboro, Marietta Tinnin of Las Vegas, NV, Alisia Goldston Pacheco of Greensboro, Mallory Goldston of California, Judy Scotton of Asheboro, Patricia Brower, Rev. Maggie Cheek, Jancis Brooks, Jennifer Brooks, Arleta Brooks, Vallery B. Johnson, all of Siler City, Aldenia Batts of Trinity; and a host of grandchildren.
EDITH MASON
Ms. Edith Mason, 60, of Liberty, died Sunday (11-28-10 at Siler City Care and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be held Thursday (12-02-2010) at 2 p.m. at Knotts & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lambert Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Delfus Mason of Siler City, Tammy Ward of Clinton; sisters, Betty Grady of Liberty, Brenda Russell of Greensboro, Gloria Farris, Florence White, both of Graham; and brother, Rev. Oren Mason of Liberty.
DR. M. PHILLIP McCLEAVE
Dr. M. Phillip McCleave, 84, of Siler City died Thursday (11-25-2010) at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, (12-03-2010) at the First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Memory Gardens in Sanford.
Dr. McCleave was a native of Chatham County and a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church. He was a former professor at North Carolina A&T State University, former pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church and Edwards Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Liberty.
No immediate survivors.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the First Missionary Baptist Church.
MYRA EFIRD DRY
Myra Efird Dry, 98, of Siler City died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Dry was born April 22, 1912, the daughter of Samuel Morton and Lillie (Allen) Efird. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Myra loved gardening and working in her flowers. She was also a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Fleet Dry.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Dry Jones and husband Gordon of Charleston, South Carolina, Ellen Dry Vann and husband, Jimmy of Siler City; four grandsons, Scott Jones and wife Allyson of Columbus, Mississippi, Chad Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, Mitch Vann and wife Kristen of Siler City, Derrick Vann of Washington, DC; four great- granddaughters, McKenzie, Chandler, and Grayson Jones all of Columbus, Mississippi, and Karsyn Vann of Siler City; one sister, Inez White of Charlotte.
The funeral was held Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Avenue, Siler City with Rev. Tony Capehart and Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 North 2nd Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344 or The American Cancer Society, West Chatham Relay For Life, C/O Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
