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LINA BOWLING SPILLMAN
Lina Bowling Spillman, 98, of Greensboro, died Sunday (07-06-2008).
Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (07-10-2008) at Pittsboro Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Spillmans had lived in Wilmington where they owned and managed the Camera Shop on Front Street for many years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pittsboro Baptist Church, PO Box 696, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
GEORGIA SEAGROVES THOMPSON BEARD
Mrs. Georgia Seagroves Thompson Beard, 95, of Twin Rivers Independent Living in Pittsboro died Thursday (07-03-2008) at her residence.
Funeral services were held at Pittsboro Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Sunday (07-02-2008) with Rev. Troy Lesher-Thomas and Rev. Ray Gooch officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Beard was a native of Chatham County, retired from Chatham Mills where she was a weaver, and a member of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Joe Thompson of Wilkesboro; brother, Harold T. Seagroves, Sr. of Pittsboro; and one grandson.
Memorials may be directed to Pittsboro Presbyterian Church or Farmville Community Church.
EVERETT HENRY LORENZ
Everett Henry Lorenz, 84, of Pittsboro died Friday (07-02-2008) at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
No services are planned this time. Arrangements are under the care of Griffin funeral service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
WILLIAM “BILL” SESSOMS
William “Bill” Sessoms, 86, of Britthaven of Jacksonville died Thursday (07-03-2008).
Mr. Sessoms was the owner-operator of Sessoms Electric in Siler City for 32 years, a member of Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he was a member of the Adult Sunday school class.
Survivors include daughters, Sandra Janice Sessoms Snow of Morehead City, Deborah Sessoms Williams of Pasadena, MD, Marcia Sessoms Harper of Deep Run, Karen Sessoms Holden of Hiddenite; brother, Calvin Preston Sessoms of Swansboro; seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to CMH Falls Neurology & Memory Center Research, 321 Mulberry Street, Lenoir, NC 28645; or Continuum Home Care and Hospice, 3391 Henderson Drive Ext., Jacksonville, NC 28546.
STEPHNIE D. MAPLES
Stephnie “Susy” Denise Maples, 48, died Wednesday (07-02-2008) in Kernersville.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (07-10-2008) at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur with Rev. Frank Thacker officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Maples was a native of Pineville, KY and resident of Greensboro. Her career included many years with Winn Dixie Company and Rikoff-Sexton/US Foods Company.
Survivors include her mother, Gunnell Bain Maples of Siler City; brothers, Max Maples of Siler City, Rodney Scott Maples of Rockford, TN; sisters, Debra Kay Guimond of Avon, CT, Shanda Hardin of Ramseur, Beckie Lynn Maples of Charlotte, and Kim Harbison of Louisville, TN.
The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday (07-09-2008) at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur; other times at the home of Shanda Hardin, 5216 Eastview Lane in Ramseur.
Memorials may be made to The Meningitis Foundation of America, 212 West 10th Street, Suite B-330, Indianapolis, Inc 46202; or www.meningitisfoundationofamerica.org.
STEVE GOLDMAN
My beloved husband of 34 years, and greatest friend, Steve Goldman, (56), died suddenly on June 30, 2008 of an aortic aneurism, while aboard an Alaskan cruise ship. Fortunately, his entire Florida family was present to share what were to be his last days, and to join together in grief and shock at his passing.
Steve was an incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable, softhearted, fascinating, and multi-faceted man. An Engineer with an EE degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master of Computer Science degree from UNC, he could do almost anything. He was a Senior Software Engineer for Sun Microsystems, and a wiz at fixing bugs — or so I was told, as his work was always way above my head. He could build everything from circuit boards and reef aquarium systems, telescopes and a telescope mirror-grinding machine, to a hangar, with attached observatory, and decks (no matter how intricate my design), and played a major role, along with his brother, Dave, in the building of our home.
He was half way through the construction of a five-seat, fiberglass Velocity aircraft, which he'd hoped to complete in a couple more years. He was an IFR-rated pilot, who also flew hang gliders, and used to scuba dive, as well. Steve could fix cars, computers, lawnmowers... you name it. As he learned at an early age from his father, Frank, he never let "...a dumb thing get the better of [him]."
Steve had an interest in all animals, and even became a beekeeper in recent years, but he especially loved our cats, and I know they'll be continuing to wait at the door every night for him to come home and feed them. They'll miss his lap on the couch in the evenings while he sat at his laptop.
Though not a biological father, Steve became a loving one to my two nieces, Katie and Gretchen Niver, who came to live with us in their teen years.
They'll be a comfort to me with him gone.
Besides myself, and a multitude of loving friends, Steve leaves behind his mother, Alice, and husband Leo Accardi, sister Sandy; brother, Chris, wife, Julie and sons, Ryan and Justin; brother Dave, wife, Sue, and daughter, Amy; sister, Linda, and husband, Steve Camp; and sister, Laurie.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at Fat Cat Air on July 26 to celebrate his life. Donations can be made in his name to the Carnivore Preservation Trust in Pittsboro, NC, or the Conservators' Center, Inc. in Mebane, NC.
Steve will be missed every minute of every day for the rest of my life....Gretchen Niver
HERB HARTON
Herbert Clarence “Herb” Harton, age 72, of 1641 Browers Chapel Road, Asheboro, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
A native of Raleigh, Herb was a graduate of Campbell College and East Carolina College where he met and married his wife of 51 years, Linda York Harton. After teaching at Seagrove High School for two years, Herb served his community as an Allstate Agent in Asheboro for 41 years, where he won the prestigious Medallion of Honor Award, as well as many additional sales and service leadership awards. He also owned and operated Zooland Family Campground in Pisgah, for over 30 years. He loved to travel around the country in his motor-home, visiting virtually every state, with his favorite U.S. adventure being Alaska. A member of Cross Road Baptist Church, he was a man of faith who loved scripture and enjoyed a trip to the Holy Land. Herb had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with others. He was admired for his strength, perseverance, and drive to always do his best, and, for the respect and helpfulness with which he treated all people.
He is survived by his wife: Linda York Harton; two daughters, Dr. Karen Harton Allen and her husband Gary of Pittsboro, Dr. Helen Harton of Cedar Falls, IA; one son, Herbert Lynn Harton and his wife Flavia of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, Grant Allen of Pittsboro, Darren Allen of Asheboro, Craig Allen of Jacksonville, FL, Sara Harton of Charlotte, Leigh Harton of Birmingham, AL; and one sister, Rita Wiley of Dumfries, VA.
The family received friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro.
The funeral was held Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Cross Road Baptist Church, 1566 Old Cox Road, Asheboro with Pastor Johnny R. Henderson and Rev. Don McIntyre officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Park.
PEGGY ALMOND FULLINGTON
Peggy Almond Fullington died Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Chtham Hospital with her daughters by her side.
She was born in Asheboro, to the late David D. and Lois Presnell Almond.
She graduated from Woman’s College (now UNC-G) with a degree in art and taught in Chatham County and Randolph County schools.
Peggy was a patron of the arts and genuine supporter of the art community.
She served on the Art for Chatham Hospital committee, the Siler City Planning Board and was a Community Arts Partner. She was influential in the emerging NC Arts Incubator and was excited about its impact on the revitalization of downtown Siler City. She participated as an Incubator gallery artist and recently exhibited at the Art in the Garden Show.
Peggy was a member of the Chatham Hospital Board of Directors, the NC Museum of History Associates, the Siler City Garden Club and was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Fred Fullington and later by her dear companion, John Brown. Surviving to celebrate the joy Peggy brought them are her daughters, Debby Freeman and her husband, Richard and their sons, Fred and Will of Norfolk, Virginia; Leigh Tate and her husband, Bob and their children, Kelsey and Stephen of Austin, Texas; her sister, Sarah Moore and husband, Don of Danville, Virginia and their daughters, Donnah Woody and Suzie Wright. She also leaves behind her kind, loving and devoted friend, Ben Jones. Peggy will be deeply missed by many, many wonderful friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday July 7, 2008 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. Burial followed at the Chatham Memorial Park.
Those wishing to honor her memory may consider a donation to the NC Arts Incubator, PO Box 643, Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith and Buckner Funeral Home is handling the arrangement.
GEORGE E. RIVES
Mr. George Ewart Rives, 86, of Mount Airy, widower of Cleta Nell Wilborn Rives, passed away Friday, July 4, 2008, at Golden Living Center - Surry Community Nursing Center in Mount Airy.
Mr. Rives was born April 7, 1922, in Chatham County, to the late George Edward and Lydia Cheek Rives. He retired from Norfolk-Southern Railway and was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He dedicated 50 years of service to the Lions Club, holding various offices including president.
Mr. Rives is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Wilborn and Cathy Rives of Mount Airy and Dr. David V. and Marinda Rives of Clinton; six grandchildren, Isaac Rives, Catherine Rives, Andy Rives, Robbie Rives, Will Rives, Ted Rives; and a sister, Mary Irma Moore of Farmville.
The funeral service was held Monday, July 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. The service was conducted by the Rev. John Ferree and the Rev. Tom Bagnal. Burial followed at Skyline Memory Gardens. The Rives family received friends in the Ladies’ Parlor of Central United Methodist Church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions can be made to Central United Methodist Church Roofing Fund, 1909 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.
BEUNA MAE PHILLIPS
Beuna Mae Phillips, age 90, of Siler City died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mrs. Phillips was born January 4, 1918 the daughter of the late Charles Herbert and Sarah (Purvis) Powers.
Mrs. Phillips was a loving wife, mother and sister. She was a native of Moore County, a homemaker and an inspector with Bossong Hosiery Mills, Asheboro. She was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church, the Exi Stone Sunday School Class and helped in the nursery. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by a sister, Vida Davis and her husband, Richard of Randleman, a grandson, Christopher Lee Thompson and a sister-in-law, Anne Powers.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Alton M. Phillips; one
daughter: Cathy Phillips Thompson and husband, Bill of Pittsboro; two brothers, Rev. Clinton Powers and wife, Shirley of Penney Farms, FL, Wilton Powers of Bennett; one grandson, Jeffrey Michael Thompson of Greensboro.
The family received friends Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Monday, July 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th, Siler City, with Rev. Bob Boyd and Rev. Ricky Sessoms officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 1745 East 11th, Siler City, N C 27344.
CATHLEE HAMRICK
Cathlee Hamrick, age 92, of Canton, Georgia, formerly of the Royal Community in Blountsville, Alabama, died at her residence on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Blountsville Funeral Home Chapel, Blountsville, Alabama, with Rev. Michael Holaway, Rev.
James E. Pate, and Rev. John Paul Holaway officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama.
Visitation was held Friday, July 4, 2008 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Huey Funeral Home in Canton, Georgia, and Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Blountsville Funeral Home in Blountsville, Alabama.
Mrs. Hamrick was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hamrick; son, David Hamrick; grandson, Robert Hamrick; and son-in-law, Raymon Holaway.
Surviving is son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sarah Hamrick of Blountsville, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Melba Jean and Grant Awtrey of New London, Wanda and Salo Gonzalez of Goldston, Marlene Holaway of Canton, GA; daughter-in-law, Virginia Hamrick of Italy; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
