DURHAM -- Joseph Howard Ancrum, 70, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Universal Healthcare (Oxford Manor) in Oxford.
Born on October 4, 1938, in Fayetteville, he was predeceased by his mother, Inez Howard Ancrum and father, Joseph Alvin Ancrum.
He is survived by his brother and nephew, Louis Ancrum and Jason Ancrum respectively, both of Durham.
Joseph honorably served his country as part of the United States Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He had a passion for reading and would graciously share what he learned in an attempt to improve the lives of others.
A graveside service will be held at Beechwood Cemetery in Durham at noon on Friday, September 18. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Durham Library Foundation (Attention: Alice Sharpe), PO Box 3809, Durham NC 27702.
Arrangements: Holloway Funeral Home, Durham.
Cora L. Jackson
DURHAM -- Cora L. Jackson, 74, of Durham passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Oceola 'Jack' Jackson Jr. of Durham; her daughters, Sonia Jackson of Mitchellville, Md., Michele Skeen of Morrisville, and Cherie Jackson of Mitchellville, Md.; and her son, Ocie Jackson of Charlotte; grandchildren, Devien, Torian, Whitney, Dyshun, Darien, Dylan, Daryl, Marcus and Taylor.
She was a teacher for Durham County Schools and an active member of her church. Her Godly wisdom encouraged many people. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Durham officiated by the Rev. James W. Freeman. Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Durham. There will be a viewing preceding the service at noon, the family will not be present.
Arrangements are by Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home in Durham.
Joseph C. 'J.C.' Moore Jr.
DURHAM -- Joseph C. "J.C." Moore Jr., 82, died Monday in the Hock Family Pavilion.
A native of Durham, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Bertha Tilley Moore. He was also predeceased by his wife, Helen Thomasson Moore.
He was educated in the Durham City Schools and United Radio and Electronic School. Joe was employed with Wright Machinery Co. and Sperry Flight Systems for 38 years.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and US Army serving during World War II. Joe was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and a member of the choir.
Surviving are his son, Gary Moore of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Bertha M. Hodges of Randleman; five sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Hamlet, Virginia Williams, Katie Sink, Elizabeth Thomasson and Margaret Thomasson; and nieces and nephews, Bill Sink, Patricia Crabtree, Lynn Thornley, Griff Thomasson, Linda Byrd, Craig Sink, Darrell Williams, David Thomasson, Shelia Holliday, Suzanne Hodges and Mark Frick. He is also survived by his loving dog, "Daisy".
The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, September 17, 2009, from 2 until 5 p.m. in the Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home. There will be no formal memorial service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Joseph & Kathleen Bryan Alzheimers Research Center, 2200 W. Main St., suite A-230, Durham, NC 27705.
Online condolences may be sent to www.howertonbryan.com, click obituaries.
Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home is assisting the Moore family.
Life will certainly feel empty without you Joe, but hopefully your loving nature and witty sense of humor will live on in those you have left behind, the ones who loved you so much.
Don Leon Streeter
DURHAM -- Don Leon Streeter, son of the late Sam Frank, Sr. and Lela Holmes Streeter was born May 3, 1953 and unexpectedly departed this earthly walk of life Friday, September 11, 2009.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Sam Jr. and George.
He will be sorely missed by members of his immediate family, three sisters, Jessie L. Streeter, Gloria Streeter and Tina (Jeffrey) Hester; three brothers, Thomas Streeter (Lucille), Clinton Streeter, and Ronnie Streeter (Joyce), all of Durham; sister-in-law, Edna Streeter of Durham; four aunts, Mildred Holmes, Baltimore, Md., Maxine H. Edwards, Farmville, Alice H. Williams, Hyattsville, Md., Gwen Holmes, Washington, DC; one great aunt, Elizabeth Forman (Lloyd); one great uncle, Vincent Holmes, Stantonsburg; 18 nieces and nephews; 10 great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
The wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Community Baptist Church, 4821 Barbee Road. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2009 at Community Baptist Church.
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Carrie Mae Best Weaver
CHAPEL HILL -- Mrs. Carrie Mae Best Weaver passed on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Chapel Hill. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Willis Weaver; daughter, Meta A. Weaver Coaxum; son, Anthony A. Weaver; granddaughter, Janine L. Coaxum; grandson, Colby A. Watkins; and other relatives.
Services entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, Chapel Hill.
Prof. John William Zarker
October 25, 1928- September 12, 2009
Tomorrow doesn't matter for I have lived today. (Horace)
CHAPEL HILL -- Professor John "Jack" Zarker, 80, died Saturday afternoon, September 12th at UNC Hospitals after suffering an acute stroke and multiple seizures as a result of a brain tumor.
Jack Zarker is survived by his wife of 57 years, Katherine Lambeth Zarker of Chapel Hill; children, Leslie Zarker-Morgan (Richard) of Baltimore, Md., Jean Frisbie (Russell) of Providence, R.I., W. Jefferson Lambeth Zarker (Cynthia) of Medfield, Mass., Carol Zarker of Durham, and Sarah Hand (Michael) of Maumee, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.
Jack Zarker was born in Lancaster, Pa. to parents Alvin Benjamin and Barbara Elizabeth Zarker. After graduating from Manheim Township High School, he attended Franklin Marshall College, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received a scholarship to attend UNC Chapel Hill where he received his M.A. and, also as he liked to say, his 'Mrs' (Katherine Lambeth). There was an interval of three years when he served as a Naval Intelligence officer during the Korean Conflict. In fall 1955, the young Zarker family moved to Princeton, N.J., where Jack continued his studies, receiving his Ph.D. in June, 1958. Thus began his rewarding teaching career during which he became a beloved professor who influenced many students.
After receiving the prestigious Prix de Rome award, he taught for one year at UT Austin before spending a year at the American Academy in Rome. He returned to the USA in 1960 to teach at Dartmouth. The Zarkers moved to Nashville, Tenn. in 1966, where Jack taught at Vanderbilt. Next move was back to the Northeast in 1971 when he accepted chairmanship of the Classics Department at Tufts University. In 1989, Jack became Professor Emeritus at Tufts and came to Duke where he has been Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies and student advisor. While he received many teaching and research awards at the university level, he was particularly interested in summer workshops for high school Latin teachers to encourage new and interesting ways to teach Latin to younger students.
One of Jack's and Kathy's greatest life experiences has been sharing a second career in which they jointly prepared and taught Classical History and Archaeology classes for more than a decade to seniors and then took participants on a tour of the area studied in the class. As they approached their octogenarian decades, their children began to ask them how many more Roman/Greek ruins really needed to be explored. Other joys in his life included family, table tennis, doing crossword puzzles (in ink), playing bridge, classical music, singing, laughter, traveling, reading, and working in the yard. He is greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Jack's 81st birthday on Oct. 25, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (ERUUF), Garrett Road, Durham. Family and friends are invited to attend. In memory of Jack, donations may be made to the Trustees of Tufts College for the Zarker Classical Award: Attn: Karen D'Antuono, Gift Planning, Tufts Univ., 80 George St., Medford, MASS 02155.
The Zarker family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff in the Neurology and Palliative Care Departments at UNC Hospitals for their professional and compassionate care.
