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ATWATER
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CHAPEL HILL - Ms. Marilyn Matthews Atwater age 57 passed away on Monday June 30, 2008 at UNC Hospitals after a brief illness.
She is survived by her mother Lou Pearl Goins of the home; sister Angela Graves (Edgar) of Chapel Hill; brothers, Floyd Goins of Chapel Hill and George Matthews Jr; nieces LaShunda Goins of Durham, Patience Graves of Greensboro; nephew Marshall Graves of Chapel Hill; aunts Christine G. Jones, Phyllis Edwards both of Chapel Hill, Betty Smith and Edith Ledford both of Newark, New Jersey, Barbara Ann Goins of Burlington, North Carolina; uncles Joe Wright of Burlington, North Carolina and Leonard Matthews of Newark, New Jersey, a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday July 5 at St. Paul AME Church, 101 North Merritt Mill Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Visitation will begin thirty minutes prior to the service. Services entrusted to Jones Funeral 112 S. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, NC.
The family will be receiving visitors at the home 221 N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, NC. The family requests monetary donations in lieu of flowers.
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BAKER
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CHAPEL HILL - Mildred Mae Biggs Baker, of 714 Churchill Drive, Chapel Hill, died on June 23 after a valiant struggle of nearly five years against a lung infection having no known cure. She is survived by her husband, Charles; son, Mark, and his wife Kandy; grandchildren, Ashley, Eric, Matthew, Erica, and Laura; and four great-grandchildren.
Millie was born on April 22, 1930, in McGehee, Arkansas, as the third of four children of Virgil and Mabel Biggs. She attended the McGehee schools and was valedictorian of her high school senior class in 1949, as were her two sisters, Ruby Lee (Mrs. Bernard Hausherr) and Myrtle (Mrs. Joe Clayton) for their senior classes. She then attended the University of Kansas, but left KU to marry her high school sweetheart, Charles Baker (a newly-minted Army lieutenant), in 1952. She resumed college studies in 1962, attending courses at California colleges and later enrolling at the University of North Carolina. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UNC in 1972, with a major in botany, and received a Masters degree in Biological Science from the University of Texas (Austin) in 1983. Principally a homemaker, she was also for 15 years V.P. and Treasurer of Carolinian Systems Research Corp., a small firm founded by her husband in 1989 to carry out advanced research for U.S. Navy applications.
Millie loved the study and culture of flowering plants, and served for several years in the 1970's as a tour guide for the North Carolina Botanical Garden. She also loved to travel, and took many overseas trips with her husband, including 2.5 years residence in France and Switzerland. Above all, she loved her family. She was predeceased by her sister Ruby Lee in 1990 and brother Howard (a World War II combat casualty) in 1944. In addition to those mentioned above, she is survived by her two brothers-in-law, five nieces and a nephew, two grand-nieces and five grand-nephews. Beautiful internally and externally, her graceful presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her well.
Funeral services and interment took place in Belle Glade, Florida, on the morning of June 29. A dinner honoring Millie was held that evening for the extended family.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the care provided by the Duke Home Care and Hospice during the final months of Millie's life. Heartfelt thanks and grateful appreciation are also extended to those friends and relatives who provided companionship and caring assistance, especially during the latter stages of her illness. Arrangements were through Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.
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BYRD
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DURHAM - Aubrey W. Byrd, 71, passed on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 3:30 at the funeral home prior to the service.
He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Byrd Harris and Wilma Byrd Spinks; three brothers, James Byrd, Robert Byrd and Samuel Byrd.
Please make donations to Hospice at 301 South Church St. Rocky Mount, NC Suite 122 in his memory.
Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
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CAMERON
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DURHAM - Funeral services for Fannie Bell Mangum Cameron "Granny-Granny" will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at noon from Cameron Grove Baptist Church 816 Berwyn Ave. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Glennview Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughter, Flora Bell Long; five sisters, Minnie Hart, Lizzie Belvin, Zola McMillian, Claytee Morrell and Vera Evans; one brother, Willie Lee Mangum
Services entrusted to Scarborough and Hargett Funeral Home, Inc
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GRINSTEAD
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DURHAM - Charles Reginald "Reggie" Grinstead, Jr., 42, of 901 S. Duke St., died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center. Mr. Grinstead is the son of Charles Reginald Grinstead, Sr., and Linda Baucom Rocker. Mr. Grinstead was presently employed at Morehead Senior Apartments and was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Grinstead is survived by two brothers, Gary C. Grinstead and Jeff L. Grinstead.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at the Brooks & White Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the family of Reggie Grinstead, c/o Brooks & White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1135, Roxboro, NC, 27573.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.
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HARRELL
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DURHAM - John David Harrell, III, 50, of Fairfax, Virginia, died Monday June 30, 2008 at INVOCA Hospital, Fairfax. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville Street. Family visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Burial, Beechwood Cemetery, Section D. Viewing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.
He was a computer consultant and was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Fannie Johnson Harrell; one sister, Dr. Paula D. Harrell; one brother, Ivan K. Harrell.
Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Parlor.
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JOHNSON
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ROANOKE RAPIDS - James Edward Johnson, 89, of 876 Sam Powell Dairy Road, Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Smith United Methodist Church at 3 p.m.; burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive prior to the funeral services from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church.
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LAMBERT
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- Frances Yvonne Lambert, 71, of 2471 Hawkins Chapel Rd., died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5 at Tabor United Methodist Church; burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ay Hockaday Funeral Home.
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PEACE
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DURHAM - Mrs. Margaret Australia Bridges Peace, daughter of the late Alice Ruth Hunter Bridges and John Bridges, was born on Friday, August 1, 1924. She was the sixth of eleven children. Mrs. Margaret was united in holy matrimony to James Thomas Peace, and to this union seven children were born.
She was educated in the Durham City School System and graduated from Hillside Park High School. At an early age, she became a loyal member of Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served as a member of the Senior Choir, the Usher Board, and the Kitchen Committee. In her later years, Mrs. Margaret faithfully attended Sunday worship service as her health permitted. She was well known for baking her pineapple and coconut cakes for the church's old-fashion Homecoming Service each year.
Mrs. Margaret worked for Sanitary Laundry and Johnson & Forrester Dry-Cleaning Service for many years. Known for her pressing skills, customers frequently requested her for customized service. She later became employed at Tuscarora Plastics, Inc. where she was consistently the top producer. Remembered as a dedicated and faithful employee, she retired from Tuscarora after twenty-six years of outstanding service.
Mrs. Margaret was always kind, considerate, and generous, often sacrificing her time and resources to help others. Often times, she provided child care service to others for little or no charge. In the Hayes Town Community where she grew up, she was known as the community hairdresser. Her home was always filled with an abundance of love, laughter, and great Sunday dinners. She opened her home to everyone and to her there were no strangers.
Mrs. Margaret peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, June 29, 2008 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Lenora Bridges, Leara Barbee, Naomi Rogers, Beulah Williams, and Helen Crews, and three brothers, Oscar Bridges, Reverend Horace Bridges, and Charles Bridges. She leaves to cherish her loving memories her beloved husband of sixty-one years, James T. Peace, two brothers, John R. Bridges and Thurman O. Bridges, seven children, Thomas L. Peace, Larry D. Peace, Clement D. Peace, Sr., Cheryl L. Peace, Reverend Dwight O. Peace, Juaneza P. Squires, and Marva S. Wood, fifteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The home going service will be held on Saturday, July 5 at 2 p.m. at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 505 East End Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27703. The family will receive visitation one hour immediately preceding the service.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Education Building Fund in memory of Margaret Australia Bridges Peace.
For additional information please contact Tony and Marva Wood at 451-9859.
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SHERRON
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CAMERON - Sarah Sweeley Sherron, 56, of 129 Beverly Hills Lane, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at home.
She worked as a Lab Tech for PCC Airfoils and served as a U.S. Marine.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5 at 2 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home Chapel.
She is survived by her husband, William Ron Sherron; son, Justin W. Sherron; brother, Lee John Sweeley, Jr.; sisters, Marijane S. Cross; Margaret S. Cross and Helen S. Clark.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
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TORAIN
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DURHAM - Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Blyther Torain, 78, of 1216 Truman Street, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary United Church of Christ, 1715 Athens Street. Family visitation will begin at 11:45 a.m. with Eastern Star rites. Burial, Beechwood Cemetery F. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.
She was a member of Mount Calvary United Church of Christ and a retired school teacher with the Durham Public Schools.
Survivors include her husband, Merike Torain; three children, Myrtle Torain O'Neal (Elton), Debra Torain Taylor (Reginald) and Roderick E. Torain (Carolyn); two brothers, Charles Blyther (Clementine) and Richard Blyther (Alice).
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Mount Calvary United Church of Christ Scholarship Fund, 1715 Athens Street, Durham, NC 27707.
Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Parlor.
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WEARY
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA. - John Harold Weary, 65, husband of Gail Walker Weary, died Thursday, July 03, 2008 at Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston. He was a member of Averett Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oakhurst Cemetery. In addition to his wife, mother, Mary Sue Nelson Weary, John is survived by sons, Tony Weary and Trevor Weary. He is also survived by a sister, Doris W. Arrington and brother, Joe Rogers Weary. Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is serving the Weary family; and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o of Mildred Jolly, 104 Dan Circle, Clarksville, VA 23927
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WOOD
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SANFORD - Harry Wood, 57, of 104 N. 5th St. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Central Carolina Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6 at 3 p.m. at True Gospel United Church of God with burial in Minter cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 5 in the Knotts Funeral Home Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by Knotts Funeral Home
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