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MARY B. COBLE
Mary B. Coble, 65, of Staley died Friday (12-19-2008) at her home.
Graveside service was held Monday (12-22-2008) at Staley Cemetery with Pastor James Mitchell officiating.
Mrs. Coble was a native of Mitchell County, a homemaker and a member of the Church of Living Water. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gladys Sparks Berry and a son, Edward Coble.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Coble of the home; Jeff Coble of Staley, Jimmy Coble of Seagrove; brother, Charles Berry of Staley; sisters, Pat Wilson of Charlotte, Alice Routh of Ramseur, Linda King of STaley; four grandchildren.
Pall bearers were Bill Scotton, Greg Coble, Timmy Gordon, Mike King, Mitch King and Cris Routh.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27316.
BARBARA VIRGINIA STUCK FARRELL
Barbara Virginia Farrell, 67, of Pittsboro died at her home Friday (12-19-2008).
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (12-23-2008) at Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ, with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Farrell was born in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of James and Juanita Wigfield Stuck. She retired as an accounts receivable clerk with Richold Chemical in Moncure and was a member of Hanks Chapel United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, John W. Farrell of the home; daughters, Bonnie F. Stroud or Pittsboro, Donna F. Swauger of Cumberland, MD; son, Msgt. John W. Farrell, Jr. of Abelene, TX; sister, Janet King of Pittsboro; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hanks Chapel Building Fund, PO Box 366, Pittsboro, NC 27312 or to UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC.
DORA JANE NISSEN MANN
Dora Jane Nissen Mann, age 78, died December 16, 2008, at her home in Fearrington Village with her children and husband by her side. Dorie was the proud mother of four who will miss her love, yet know she has earned her rest following a long and inspirational struggle against pancreatic cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wallace V. Mann, Jr., but was fortunate to have found the second love of her life in her husband John Custer who survives her. Surviving family members include her daughter, Lisa Geddis and husband, Walter, and their two grown children Ben and Sarah of Charlottesville, Virginia; her oldest son, Chris and his wife Paulette, also of Charlottesville; her sons Karl of Hillsborough and Keith of Wilmington; her younger sister Joanna Aben and her husband, Charles, and their two sons, Erik Krikorian and Marc, of Birmingham, Alabama; two nephews, Kyle Mann and his wife Judy of Durham, New Hampshire, and Kern Mann and his wife Rhonda of Berwick, Maine.
Dora was born on August 31, 1930 to Jane Stowby and Henry W. Nissen. Her father was a world renowned primate physiologist at Yale and director of the Orange Park Florida Primate Research facility, which would later become the Yerkes Primate Center. Pictures of Dorie as a young girl show her playing house with two young chimpanzees. At the age of thirteen she entered Cushing Academy in Massachusetts as a boarding student, and throughout her life she said that Cushing was her salvation. There she met a young man who, like herself, was from a broken home and at the age of fourteen they started dating. Eventually they would marry and spend half a century in love. There, too, she met Holly, Beth, Syb, and Joan-friends with whom she attended many Cushing reunions and kept in close touch throughout her life. She received her Nursing Degree from The Memorial Hospital in Worchester, and later worked at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham while Wally was a dental professor there. Later, as he rose in the academic ranks at the School of Dentistry at the University of Alabama, Dorie developed a passion for gourmet cooking and her dinner parties became legendary. A knitter since her teenage years, Dorie later opened a knitting shop in Jackson, Mississippi, and there was never a Christmas when at least one of her children didn't get a new sweater or scarf--proof of whom Mom loved best, each would declare.
When first diagnosed with cancer, she was given only a few months to live.
She ignored the prognosis, however, and took over a year and a half. She met the disease on her own terms, never succumbing to self pity or despair. As a woman who never weighed more than one hundred pounds most of her life she was a formidable foe against the cancer. Between the regimens of chemotherapy she took time out to travel extensively in Europe with John--not once, but four times. How lucky she was to find a man with an open heart, a ready laugh like herself, and an appreciation for fine food and drink. John's patience and tender ways throughout her illness are the marks of a true gentleman.
It's been said that you can never give your mother as much as she gave you, yet among the many lessons she taught her children is what you can give to others. Each of her children in his or her own way is leading a life of caring, compassion, and service to others. Another legacy she leaves behind is her love of fine food. As her children were growing up she always told them that they had to try at least one bite, for “taste buds do change, you know”. The truth of so many things mothers say (especially to teenagers) isn't apparent right away, but she was right. All of her children share her epicurean talent and taste.
Dorie was a woman of grace and manners who loved to laugh and was always
impeccably dressed. She had a circle of friends that stretched all across
the country. She especially wanted to thank and send her love to her NIA exercise group for their support, Rex and Rosalie Tucker, and Pat Dworak.
For the wonderful care Hannah Sanoff provided, Dorie and her family are most appreciative.
Burial was at the Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, VA. In a few weeks there will be a memorial service to celebrate her life at The Gathering Place in Fearrington Village. Please contact her home for details. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wallace Vernon Mann and Dora Nissen Mann Scholarship Fund at Cushing Academy at 39 School Street, P.O.
Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA. 01430.
Griffin funeral service in Pittsboro, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements.
SARAH BRADY HUSBAND
Sarah Brady Husband, age 82, of 605 West Fifth Street, Siler City died Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro.
Mrs. Husband was born October 25, 1926, the daughter of Everett and Fleta
(Mendenhall) Brady.
Mrs. Husband was a native of Chatham County and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Siler City. She was retired after 35 years as a bookkeeper with Chatham Motors, and a member of the Coffee Break Bowling League. She adored her grandchildren and loved being surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful cook. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Husband and a brother, Winfred W. Brady.
She is survived by two daughters, Dacia H. Hayes and husband, Barry of Siler City, NC, Tami H. Bennett and husband, Steve of Morehead City, NC; four grandchildren, Brandon Jones, Benjamin Jones, David Bennett, Katie Bennett; great-granddaughter, Taylor Jones; sister-in-law, Ellen Brady of Myrtle Beach, SC; brother-in-law, Bill Husband of Asheboro, NC.
The family received friends Friday, December 19, 2008 from 7- 9 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC.
The memorial service was held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, NC with Rev. Michael Sykes officiating. Inurnment followed in Chatham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Chatham Relay for Life, % Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344; or to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344.
HARLON “BO” JORDAN
Harlon “Bo” Jordan, 63, of West End died Saturday (12-20-2008) at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday (12-23-2008) at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Zeb Moss and Rev. Michael Holyfield officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Jordan was a native of Moore County, the son of the late John Everett Jordan and Katie Barber Jordan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Farrell “Buck” Jordan.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Garner Jordan; son, Everett “Evie” Jordan, Jr. of Charlotte, daughter, Robin Jordan Sineath of Carthage; sister, Lavonne Brown of Greensboro; and three grand
children and four great-grandchildren.
SARAH CROTTS
Sarah Parks Smith Crotts, 93, of Siler City died Tuesday (12-09-2008) at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday (12-12-2008) at Rehobeth United Methodist Church with Rev. Danielle Hammett officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Crotts was a native of Randolph County, retired from Boling Chair Company, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Siler City.
Survivors include a son, Raymond Charles (Chuck) Crotts, Jr. of the home; daughters, Sally Conte of Raleigh, Carolyn Sheperd of Greensboro; sister, Thelma York of Asheboro; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Donations may be made to: ASPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603 in memory of her faithful companion, Bunny.
O.B. GRIFFIN
O. B. “Red” Griffin, 97, of Pittsboro, died Wednesday (12-10-2008). He was the son of John Thomas and Mary Lula Culbreth Griffin.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday (12-12-2008) at Chatham United Methodist Church in Moncure with Rev. Pat Sykes and Mr. Gene Wade officiating. Interment was held at 1 p.m. Saturday (12-13-2008) at Woodland Cemetery in Madison.
Mr. Griffin was a graduate of Pittsboro High School and attended Appalachian State. He considered farming his life’s occupation. He enjoyed beekeeping and was a member of the Tennessee Beekeepers Association.
Survivors include a brother, W. L. (Lacy) Griffin of Durham.
JENNIFER KATHERINE GESSNER
Jennifer Katherine Gessner, 16, of Pittsboro died Wednesday (12-10-2008).
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (12-14-2008) at Emmaus Baptist Church. Interment followed in Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.
Miss Gessner was born in Orange County and attended Emmaus Baptist Church where she was active in the AWANA program. She had served as a volunteer at Hickory Cove Bible Camp in Taylorsville. A home-schooled student, she was dual-enrolled at CCCC where she was studying theatre and history.
Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Rebekah G. and Nathanael Burke “Bill” Hill, of the home; sisters, Madison and Reagan Hill, of the home; grandparents, Tim and Jo Gessner of Pittsboro, Jerry and Judy Hill of Snow Camp; great-grandparents, Edna Gessner of Pittsboro, Lois Dickens of Asheboro, and Vera and John C. Marley of Siler City.
Memorials may be sent to: Hickory Cove Bible Camp, 170 Ferguson Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
HELEN TIPTON UPCHURCH
Mrs. Helen Tipton Up-church, 87, of Robbins, died Sunday (12-14-2008) at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Upchurch was a native of Huntsville, AL and of the Methodist faith. She was formerly a cook at local restaurants.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda Mills of the home, Mary Hartsell of Robbins; sisters, Elizabeth Pofahl of Star, Dina Moore of Robbins; brothers, John Tipton of Robbins, Dean Tipton of Sanford; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
ELMER LEWIS FOX
Elmer Lewis Fox, 80, of Siler City died Friday (12-12-2008) at Chatham Hospital.
Graveside services were held Monday, (12-15-2008) at 11 a.m. at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. M. Brian Wellborn officiating.
Mr. Fox was the son of William Moore and Emma Edwards Fox, a native of Chatham County, a retired farmer and member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Ronald L. Fox of Siler City; daughters, Janice F. Moffitt of Staley, Dee Dee F. Mann of Pittsboro; sister, Ollie Buckner of Ramseur; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, NC 27344; or Silk Hope Fire Department, 8110 Silk Hope-Gum Springs Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
JANE PHILLIPS
Jane Phillips, 66, of Bear Creek died Monday (12-15-2008) at her residence. Ms. Phillips was the daughter of the late Burkett P. and Nannie Ellen Grubbs Phillips.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (12-17-2008) at Tyson’s Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Ms. Phillips was a native of Chatham County, and a member of Tyson’s Creek Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Grace Hospital School of Medical Technology, and a retired lab technologist and supervisor of 42 years with Chatham Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Allene Watts and a brother, Russell Phillips.
Survivors include sisters, Ethelda P. Stumpf, Berta Lou P. Scott, both of Bear Creek, Sue P. Farlow of Raleigh; brothers, Billy Joe Phillips, and Garry Phillips, both of Bear Creek.
Memorials may be made to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 401 East Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344; or West Chatham Relay for Life % Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
