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ROMIE REID POE
Romie Reid Poe, 77, of Bear Creek died Tuesday (12-29-09) at his home.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Friday (01-01-2010) at Meroney United Methodist Church Cemetery in Bear Creek.
Mr. Poe, a native of Chatham County, was the son of the late Romie Wilson Poe and Maggie Beal Poe. He was a residential construction carpenter, and a member of Meroney United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers James Poe and Clarence Poe, sister, Beva Lee Poe Thomas, and a nephew Louie Thomas.
Survivors include two sons, Dexter Poe of Siler City, Lee Poe of Maitland, MO; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Meroney United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries, 10568 NC Highway 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207; or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
ANNE LAMPHERE WILLIAMSON
Anne Lamphere Williamson, 82, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, (12-26-09) at her home.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, (01-02-2010) at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill with Rev. Steve McElroy officiating.
Mrs. Williamson was born August 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Col. Theodore and Elsie Krokus. She was a graduate of Ft. Hamilton High School, Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing, and was active in University United Methodist Church and Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, the Garden Club of Chapel Hill, and the Swim & Croquet Club of Fearrington Village.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton J. Lamphere, Dr. Richard Williamson, and brothers, John Charles and Theodore.
Survivors include her children, JoAnn of Bethesda, MD, Jeffrey of Fuquay-Varina; brother, Robert Krokus of Arlington, VA; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, University United Methodist Church, or the NC Botanical Garden.
PEGGY HUNT TULLIS
Mrs. Peggy Hunt Tullis, 75, of Pittsboro, died Friday (12-25-09) at her home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pittsboro Seventh-day Adventist Church conducted by Pastor Ken Blake and Pastor Louis Badehorst. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.
Born in Marion, IN, she was raised by her mother and step-father, Dorothy Houston Stinson and Marion Stinson. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in of Pittsboro, holding various offices over the years. She was preceded in death by her mother, step-father, and a grandson, William Hoffman.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy C. Tullis; daughter, Lucinda Hoffman of Pittsboro; son, Dennis Tullis of Pittsboro; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
ALFRED R. McNEILL
Alfred Ray McNeill, 71, of Ramseur, died Tuesday (12-29-09) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday (01-02-09) at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur with Dr. Rodney Otwell officiating. Burial followed at Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove.
Mr. McNeill was a native of Randolph County and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Brown McNeill of the home; daughter, Lessie McNeill of Siler City; sons, Ronnie McNeill, Roy McNeill, both of Ramseur; sister, Linda M. Rich of Greensboro; brothers, James C. McNeill and Alton T. McNeill, both of Ramseur.
KALEB JOSHUA BRIGMAN
Master Kaleb Joshua Brigman, infant, of Moncure, was born and died Tuesday, (12-29-09) at UNC Hospitals.
The funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, (01-03-2010) at Chatham United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Micah and Wanda Whitford Brigman of Moncure; a brother, Cody Brigman; grandparents, Jim-my and Cheryl Wolfe of Moncure, David and Christy Whitford of Sanford, Donna Whitford of New York; great-grandparents, Eileen Westbrook of Burlington, Mac Westbrook of Florida, Jack and Marie Wolfe of Moncure, Tommy and Louella Wilson of Sanford, and Louwanna Jones of New York.
HUBERT EDWARD TANT
Hubert Edward Tant, 78, of Pittsboro, died Friday, (01-01-2010) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Memorial services were held Monday, (01-04-2010) at 3 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.
Mr. Tant was born January 31, 1931, the son of Charles E. and Addie White Tant.
He was a native of Wake County and was previously employed as a security guard with Townsend's. He was of the Baptist faith and a Marine veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Holleman Pope Tant; daughter, Sonja Ruth Huff of Fayetteville; son, Hubert E. Tant, Jr. of Willow Springs; step-daughter, Jill Pope Cagle of Pittsboro; step-sons, Michael A. Pope of Knightdale, Victor L. Pope of Sanford; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.
JIM GARRETT
Jim Garrett, 80, of Liberty died Friday, (01-01-2010) at his home.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, (01-05-2010) at 11 a.m. at Liberty First Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Harrington officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Garrett was the son of the late George Thomas and Joy Cook Garrett. He was the owner and operator of Garrett’s Florist and Greenhouse. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Thomas Edward Garrett and one sister, Edith Arrington.
Surviving is his wife, Roberta Forsyth Garrett; and one sister, Doris Pugh.
ETHEL “TIPPIE” KIVETT HARTSHORN
Ethel “Tippie” Kivett Hartshorn, 82, of Siler City, died Saturday, (01-02-2010) in Raleigh.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include a son, David Hartshorn of Henderson, NV; daughter, Kim Marley of Raleigh; sisters, Rachel Jessup, Betty Kivette, both of Greensboro; and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
BRANDON WADE CHAVIS
Brandon Wade Chavis, 26, of 12810 Siler City-Gendon Road, Bear Creek died Monday, (01-04-2010).
Funeral services will be held Thursday, (01-07-2010) at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Lawrence, Rev. Tim Strider and Rev. Jeff Looney officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery
Mr. Chavis was born January 16, 1983, the son of Jimmy and Lesa Oldham Chavis. He was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Chatham Central High School and employed as a car salesman.
He is survived by parents, Jimmy and Lesa Oldham Chavis, of the home; maternal grandparents, George and Marianna Oldham of Bear Creek; and paternal grandfather, Norman Hayes of Goldston.
The family received friends Wednesday, (01-06-2010) from 6-8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P O Box 578, Goldston, NC 27252; or to the Antioch Baptist Church Youth Group, P O Box 578, Goldston, NC 27252.
MRS. SADIE WITHERSPOON
Mrs. Sadie Witherspoon of Bennett died Tuesday, (01-05-2010) at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Knotts & Sons Funeral Home, Siler City.
MRS. GLADYS PEOPLES BOWDEN
Mrs. Gladys Peoples Bowden, 88, of Siler City died Thursday (12-31-09) at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday (01-04-2010) at Unity Powerhouse Church with Bishop William Goins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bowden was a housewife and a member of Unity Powerhouse Church.
Survivors include nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
MARY ALLEAN FOX
Mary Allean Fox, 90, of Siler City died Sunday (01-03-2010) at SunBridge Care of Siler City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday (01-07-2010) at Gees Grove AME Zion Church with Rev. Allen Moore officiating.
Mrs. Fox was a native of Chatham County, a member of Gees Grove AME Zion Church and a day care provider.
Survivors include a son, James A. Fox of Greensboro; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 12 - 1p.m. Thursday at the church.
