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BLACKWELL
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OXFORD - Myrtie Gresham Blackwell, 87, a resident of 8136 Dick Blackwell Rd., died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. She was a native of Granville Co. and was the daughter of the late Roy and Bobbie Burchette Gresham. She was a member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church, she taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class for 40 plus years and was a retired school teacher in the N.C. Public School System teaching 31 1/2 years.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Johnny Richards. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Oxford.
Surviving are her husband, David R. Blackwell; daughter, Joy Olivia Blackwell, of Oxford, daughter-in-law, Helen Blackwell, of Oxford; stepdaughters, Delores B. Owen and Joyce B. Cifers, both of Oxford; stepson, Eugene B. Blackwell, of Oxford; fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy Charles Blackwell and husband, Charles Leslie Blackwell.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Scott Ayscue, Justin K. Blackwell, Jordan Blackwell Boyd, Charles Parker Cannada, Christopher Alan Capps and Stephen Dale Jones.
The family will receive friends on Thursday night from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the home.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital of Greenville, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 or to Mt. Creek Baptist Church, c/o Mike Currin, 4072 Squire Lane, Oxford, NC 27565.
Services are in the care of Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral, 503 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.
Online memorials www.gnvfh.com select obituaries.
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CHENOWETH
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BAHAMA - Mrs. Lorena Littrell Chenoweth, 66, a former resident of Bahama, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
She retired from IBM Corporation.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Chenoweth; stepsons, Matthew and Mark Chenoweth; and a brother, Gene Weaver.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. at the Aiken Family Cemetery on County Line Road in Rougemont.
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CLARK
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OXFORD - Nannie Howard Clark, 83, of 304 Lanier St., died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the Granville Medical Center.
She was a member of the New Grassy Creek Baptist Church.
Nannie was the owner of Roysters Beauty Shop and was a licensed cosmetologist for over 60 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Harrietta Royster; three sons, Frank Clark Jr., Charlie Clark and Louis Clark; two brothers, Robert L. Howard and Harvey Howard.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 21 p.m. at the Betts and Son Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Grassy Creek Church Cemetery.
The family received visitors Wednesday at the Betts and Son Funeral Home.
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DUPREE
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MONCURE - Mr. Dwight Wesley Dupree, 51, of Old US Highway 1, Moncure, died November 19, 2008, at Chapel Hill Health and Rehab Center following a period of declining health.
Dwight was self-employed and worked in various capacities as long as his health permitted. He was also a volunteer fireman for the Moncure Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Clifford Dupree; a step-son, Kenny Burgess; and his brother, James Dupree.
The service to celebrate Dwight's life will be held at 1 p.m, Friday, November 21, 2008, from the graveside at Moncure United Methodist Church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family following the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Griffin Funeral Service of Pittsboro.
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HAWLEY JR.
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DURHAM - Mr. Norman Milton Hawley Jr., 78, died suddenly Monday at Duke University Medical Center. Mr. Hawley was a member of Guess Road Baptist Church.
Mr. Hawley is survived by his wife, Doris Bass Hawley; daughter, Bonnie Hawley Bohn; sons, Douglas Hawley and David Hawley.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. at Guess Road Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Guess Road Baptist Church, 3102 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27705.
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HIGHTOWER
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DURHAM - F.E. "Red" Hightower died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Durham Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2008, at Croasdaile Village Chapel, Durham.
Red was born on May 6, 1921, in Floydada, Texas, to the late Charles and Frankie Hightower. Graduating from Texas Tech University, he served in the Navy during World War II, and was retired from GTE. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
Suviving are children David Hightower and wife, Joyce, of Bloomington, Ill.; Rex Hightower, of Kirkland, Wash.; and Martha Brower and husband, Wayne, of Reidsville; grandchildren, Sean Hightower, Celeste Hightower, AJ Brower and Richard Brower; sister, Joyce Hightower, of San Francisco, Calif.; brother, Loren Hightower, of New York, N.Y. Red was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jewell Hightower.
Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707. Arrangments by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas.
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HITE JR.
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- John Owen Hite Jr., 66, of 500 Prospect Avenue, Oxford, died Tuesday evening, November 18, 2008 at Oxford Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired car salesman having worked for Elkins Chrysler in Durham.
Surviving is a brother, Wayne Hite; and a sister, Linda H. Proffitt.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 20, in the Person Memorial Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled.
Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home, 1314 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573.
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HOLLOWAY
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DURHAM - Joseph John "Joe" Holloway, 67, of 3017 Forrester Street, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at Durham Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Holloway; children, Angela Holloway-Ried , Antonio Holloway, Carmen Holloway Washington and Melanie Holloway. He worked as a auto repairman and painter.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Dearborn Drive at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Mount Level Baptist Church.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Holloway Funeral Home.
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RIGGS
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DURHAM - Deanna Michelle Riggs, daughter of Billie Mae High and Sam Brantley, passed from the earthly plane on November 17, 2008. She was born on December 16, 1969, and was 38 years old.
She had a passion for helping everyone she know and had a great love for all animals. She was a wonderful daughter, sister and confidant.
Everyone that met Deanna knew she was a very special person!
She is survived by her mother, Billie Mae High; dad, Sam Brantley; one sister, Katherine Renee Wendell and husband, Ernest; two brothers, Jerry Riggs Jr. and wife, Cyndy, and Christopher Riggs; aunt, Joyce Flowers and husband, Don; aunt Jeannette Hodges and husband, Lamond; cousins, Brian Elsevier and Shawn Hodges; her boyfriend, Jeff Hammond and special friend, Wayne Rigsbee. Plus, lots more cousins!!!
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Deanna's name may be made to Independent Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709. Please, indicate on your check that the donation is being made in memory of Deanna.
A gathering to celebrate Deanna's life will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the home of Billie and Sam, 1802 Umstead Road, Durham.
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SPRUILL JR.
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PLYMOUTH - Arthur R. Spruill Jr., 83, of 141 White Oak Road, died at Three Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Mr. Spruill was born in Roper on January 11, 1925, to the late Arthur R. and Sara Pearl Craft Spruill. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Fred Spruill and Thomas Wesley Spruill, and one sister, Margaret Spruill Leary. He worked at the Naval Air Station in Virginia. His love was farming from which he retired in 1998. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and served in China, Central Burma, India Burma and the China Offensive.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Walker Funeral Home-Horner Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at Walker Funeral Home-Horner Chapel with the Rev. Bob Moulden and the Rev. Max Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens, Plymouth.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Smith Spruill, of the home; two sons, Arthur R. 'Buck' Spruill III, and wife, Marlo Howell Spruill, of Roper, and Jesse Thomas Spruill, and wife, Corie Bullock Spruill, of Plymouth; one daughter, Leigh Nina Spruill, of Durham; one grandson, Dylan Raleigh Spruill, of Roper; and one granddaughter, Reagan Leigh Spruill, of Plymouth; one sister, Mildred Spruill Swain, of Elizabeth City and one sister-in-law, Lucy Gurganus Spruill, of Roper.
Online condolences may be sent to www.walkerfh.net.
Walker Funeral Home-Horner Chapel in Plymouth is assisting the Spruill family.
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TORAIN JR.
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CHAPEL HILL - Rodney "Roddy" Torain Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the age of 17.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Bible Church, 260 Erwin Rd., Chapel Hill.
Family will recieve friends from 12 to 1 p.m .at the church prior to the funeral. Burial willfollow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery.
Left to cherish his memories and mourn in his loss are his parents, Deanne Jackson and Rodney Torain Sr.; grandparents, Calvin and Rita Watson, Roosevelt and Catharine Torain; sisters, Alycia Jackson, Cameron Torain and Janayzah Watson; brother, Ronald M. Jackson; his one and only aunt (his biggest cheerleader) Regina Brown; uncles, Calvin Watson Jr., Roosevelt Torain Jr., Kevin DeLoach (Teri), Andre Degraffenried (Dawn), and Howard Watson; his girlfriend, Carlissa Purefoy "da wife" as Rodney called her; best friends, Antonio Rone, Montreal "Ray" Harrison, Steven Moore, Justin Mebane; godparents, David and Malinda Fraley; a host of cousins, honorary aunts and friends.
Funeral services entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 112 S. Graham Street, Chapel Hill.
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TUYN
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HILLSBOROUGH - Elaine Tuyn, 92, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at the Brookshire Nursing Center in Hillsborough.
She is survived by her daughters, Saskia Barnden and Pascale Scheidt. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church in Hillsborough.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Duke Home Care and Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Dr, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704.
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WEBB
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OXFORD - Jeanette Webb, 59, of 111 Pearl St., died Monday, November 17, 2008.
Jeanette was an active member of the Greater Harvest Full Gospel Baptist Church. she retired from Granville County Schools after 29 years of service.
Survivors include her mother, Ethel Webb; two brothers, Edward C. "Baybro" Webb and Reverend Harry Chavis; and two sisters, Ruth W. "Peach Pie" Morgan and Nelda Webb.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 3 p.m. at the Betts and Son Chapel. Burial will be private in the Greater Harvest Full Gospel Church Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northern Granville Middle School.
Services are by Betts and Son Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.
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WHITT
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OXFORD - Romie William Whitt, 78, of 1102 Enon Road, Oxford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008. He was a native of Granville County and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Private services were held on Monday, November 17, 2008, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Keith Williams.
Surviving is his wife, Edith H. Whitt, of Oxford; son, Ronnie Whitt (Holly); a daughter, Faye Whitt Woodlief (Steve), both of Oxford; one grandchild, Jennifer Duke (Jeff) and one great-grandchild, Joseph.
Local arrangements are being handled by Gentry-Newell and Vaughan Funeral Home.
Online memorials www.gnvfh.com, select obituaries.
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