Donald S. Hackett, 84, of Oxford, N.Y., formerly of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the New York State Veteran’s Home, in Oxford.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the United Church of Oxford, with the Rev. Allen Lang officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford.
Born Oct. 26, 1928, in Newark, N.J., he was the youngest of seven children of William H. and Mabel (McPeck) Hackett. He graduated from Kearny High School, N.J., in 1946.
On Sept. 15, 1950, he married the love of his life, Bernice (Barrett) Hackett, in Kearny, N.J. Shortly after marrying Bernice, Don entered the Army in December 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving as a lieutenant in the Korean War and fighting in the Battle of Triangle Hill.
Don earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Rutgers University. He retired as president of Equity Savings and Loan Bank in Kearny, N.J. He served on many boards over his lifetime, but most notably the hospital board at West Hudson Hospital in Kearny.
Don was a Rotary member, a former Mason of the Copestone Lodge in Kearny. He volunteered at the food pantry in Oxford, and was a member of the United Church of Oxford and the consistory of the church. He enjoyed his daily cup of coffee and conversations with his fellow members of the Oxford Men’s Coffee Club.
Don was an avid golfer while he lived in Pinehurst, and also enjoyed playing poker and bridge.
Don is survived by his wife, Bernice; their children Wayne Hackett and his wife, Joyce, of West End, Keith Hackett and his wife, Chettina, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cynthia Henderson and her husband, James, of Oxford; his sister Gertrude Potters, of South Carolina; grandchildren, Kelly (Stephen) Baldassano, Mark (Lindsay) Henderson, Lauren Henderson and her fiancé, Jeffrey London, Donald S. Hackett II and his wife, Erin, Justin Hackett and Alyssa Hackett; as well as his great grandchildren, Evelyn Hackett, Aubree Baldassano and Abigail Baldassano.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Oxford, P.O. Box 566, Oxford, NY 13830. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com.
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Obituary for Juanita B. Black
Juanita Ballenger Black (“Nita”), 86, of Midlothian, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at her daughter’s home, in North Chesterfield.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Marcus United Methodist Church, in Jackson Springs, where she had been a longtime member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Raleigh, she graduated from Meredith College. After marrying Clarence Sigler Black II, she moved to the Windblow community of Jackson Springs, where she lived for almost 50 years. She later retired from the Montgomery County schools, where she had been a remedial reading teacher.
Upon the death of her husband, she lived briefly in Pinehurst, and then moved to Midlothian to be near her daughter and grandchildren.
Surviving are her son, Clarence S. Black III, of Jackson Springs; daughter, Elizabeth B. Johnson, of North Chesterfield; brothers, Theodore Ballenger, of Raleigh, and James Ballenger, of Isle of Palms, S.C.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence S. Black II; and her sister, Barbara B. Rosemond.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure society.
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Obituary for Millie Y. Gaddy
Millie Yow Gaddy, 62, of Sanford, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at UNC Hospital, in Chapel Hill.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Center United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Chris Humphreys and the Rev. Royce Baker officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gaddy was born April 29, 1950, in Lee County, to the late Leon Yow and Ruth Cameron Yow. She was a licensed practical nurse.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Gaddy; a stepson, Tripp Gaddy and wife, Jamie, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a sister, Donna Yow Matthews and husband, Harry, of Stone Mountain, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Olivia and Jacob.
Online condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
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Obituary for Paul A. Brophy
Paul Anthony Brophy, 69, of Pinehurst, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen Brophy, of the home; mother, Lottie J. Gutoski, of Aberdeen; brother John Clement Brophy and wife, Heather, of Murphys, Calif.;and his doggie Nicki.
There will be a memorial service at a later date at Pebble Beach Golf Course, Calif.
Arrangements by Cape Fear Crematory.
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Obituary for James R. Wilson
James Ray Wilson, 71, died peacefully in his home in Carthage, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, April 5, 2013.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1941. He was a painter for 41 years. After his retirement, he spent time traveling with his family. He was a devoted Christian and enjoyed teaching Sunday school, and witnessing and praising his savior, Jesus Christ. He attended New Covenant Community Church for numerous years. Because of his failing health, he began attending Harvest Church of God, Southern Pines.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E. Wilson; mother, Mary Bell Wilson; his father, David Wilson; and a brother, Wayne Wilson.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Ella Duncan Wilson; a brother, Harold Wilson, of Rock Hill, S.C.; children, Jimmy Lee Wilson. of Carthage, Gale McMillan and her husband, Ray, of Aberdeen, Mishal Pfeil and her husband, Kevin, and Joey Randolph and his wife, Stephanie, of Cross Lanes, W.Va.
Mr. Wilson is survived by grandchildren, Nevin, Jack, and Carter Wilson, of Cameron; Chris McMillan of Cape Cod, Mass., Emily Foushee and Kimberly Salazar, of Aberdeen; Kayla Williams and Scott Pfeil, of Cross Lanes, WVa., and L.J. Randolph and Brandon White, of Poca, WVa.; great-grandchildren, Benjamin McMillan, Averianna, Rian, and Ezekiel Foushee, Anastasia, Noah, Isaish Salazar, and lots of special nieces and nephews, as well as his loving dog, “Petisha.”
The family would like to give special thanks to all the love shown from Liberty Hospice of Southern Pines.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. following the visitation, with Pastor Dale Wallace and Pastor Doug Garner officiating. Burial will follow at New Covenant Community Church Cemetery, in Woodlake.
Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, in Southern Pines, will be assisting the family.
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Obituary for Gertrude T. Rock
Gertrude Theodora “Trude” Rock, 87, of Pinehurst, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at FirstHealth Hospice.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Pinehurst, with the Rev. Gregory Anatuanya officiating.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by her two children, Patrick and Rosemary; by Rosemary’s husband, Paul Shiman, and their three children, Victoria, Matthew and Christopher; and by her dog Monty.
For many years Trude was a volunteer at Moore Regional Hospital. She was a keen golfer, being a founding member of the Pinehurst Country Club and a long-standing member of the Silver Foils.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374; or floral arrangements will be accepted. Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Pinehurst is assisting the family.
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Obituary for Mary B. Bass
Mary Bundy Bass, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Quail Haven Retirement Village, in Pinehurst.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Boles Funeral Home, in Pinehurst. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
She was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Marlboro County, S.C., to John G. and Jennie Copeland Bundy.
She worked for 30 years at The O’Neal School as bookkeeper and secretary. She was affectionately known as “Mom” by all the kids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bass; a brother, John G. Bundy Jr.; and her parents.
She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Bass and wife, Tara, of Carthage; granddaughter Kaelyn Bass; and step-grandchildren Cassie Ayers, Rick Dixon, Devin Dixon and Tierra Sauls.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Carthage Firefighters Association, 4396 U.S. 15-501, Carthage, NC 28327. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.
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Obituary for Francis R. Russo
Francis Robert Russo, M.D., 89, of Janesville, Wis., and Pinehurst, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, peacefully at home in Wisconsin, surrounded by his five children and loving caregivers.
Dr. Russo was born July 20, 1923, in New York, the son of Giovanni and Maria Russo. He was a graduate of Horace Mann School, Riverdale, N.Y., class of 1940. He attended Columbia University and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons-Columbia University in 1947 as part of the Navy ROTC program.
As a resident physician he furthered his surgical training at Syracuse University, Roosevelt Hospital NYC, and University Hospital-UW Madison, where he participated in cancer research. He served during the Korean War based in Stuttgart, Germany, as Army First Lieutenant, Medical Corps at Fifth General Army Hospital and then returned to his University of Wisconsin Residency program.
Upon completing his fellowship there, he returned East to establish a surgical practice in Fairfield Conn. In 1960, he joined the Pember-Neusem clinic in Janesville and practiced there for over 37 years. In addition to his role as surgeon, he acted as chairman of the clinic and oversaw the construction of the renamed and then newly built Janesville Riverview Clinic. He also served Mercy Hospital as Staff President.
Frank was not only a physician by profession; he was also a healer by nature. He felt fortunate to have practiced medicine in the days when the doctor and patient enjoyed a singular relationship. He took great care to spend quality time with each patient before, during and after surgical procedures to ensure their ease of mind, comfort and well-being throughout the surgical process.
He directed his special hands and focus to the growing field of thoracic surgery and implemented state-of-the-art approaches in Janesville as they developed worldwide.
Outside of his role as physician, Frank lived life large. As a young man he was a member of the Varsity Fencing Team at Columbia University and also developed a keen eye for photography. Later in life he became an avid downhill skier, earning a Gold Medal in a NASTAR ski race at the young age of 68. He chose Vail, Colo., as a second home, where he happily instructed countless young men and women how to gracefully ski down the mountain slopes. He last skied when he was 85, still leading the way.
He enjoyed traveling the world with Nancy, his remarkable wife of 63 years, and would smile broadest when he stood on a beach somewhere taking in the salty sea air which reminded him of childhood summers spent on Rockaway Beach, Long Island, N.Y. Passionately athletic, Frank excelled at tennis, “played at” golf and enjoyed sailing Long Island Sound serving as crew on his son Rob’s sailboat.
He served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and was a member of the Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville. He was also a board member of the Wisconsin Senior Men’s Golf Association. Frank took great pride in his 60 -plus year association with the Wisconsin State Medical Society.
Frank will be remembered and missed by those who knew and loved him well for his youthful enthusiasm, compassionate nature, sparkling eyes, impish smile and his fierce and mighty will. He remained young at heart always.
Frank was recently predeceased by his wife, Nancy Kraffert Russo (February 2013); and his siblings (who knew and loved him as “Frankie”) Rose Russo Russo, Adelaide Russo Rachun and John Russo, M.D.
He is survived by his children, Christiana Russo Maxwell (Richard), F. Robert Russo, Jr., Richard Kraffert Russo (Kathy), Thomas Adrian Russo (Georgina) and Anne Russo Goodwin (Matthew); his grandchildren, Christopher Russo, Meredith Russo, Richard Russo, Jr., Michael Russo, Erin Russo, Robert Goodwin and Benjamin Goodwin; sister in-law Matilda Russo and many loving nieces and nephews.
A life celebration for both Nancy and Frank will be held on May 11, at the Janesville Country Club at 4:30 pm. An open tribute will commence at 5 p.m., comments and shared remembrances will be most welcome. Refreshments immediately following.
Condolence expressions are suggested as a donation in the name of Francis Robert Russo, M.D., to the “Giovanni and Maria Russo Memorial Fund,” Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society.
Schneider Apfel Schneider & Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. For online obituary and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.
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Obituary for William B. Wallace
William Bishop Wallace, 91, of Pinehurst, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett Street, Southern Pines (municipal parking for church on Pennsylvania Ave.). Interment will be private.
He was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Cook Co., Ill., to the late Wilfred and Mary Edith Wallace.
William received his bachelor’s degree at Illinois Institute of Technology. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II and flew B-29s and was honorably discharged as captain. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association.
In 1986, William and his wife, Eleanore, moved to Pinehurst from Illinois, where he was able to enjoy his love of golfing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Eleanore K. Wallace; three sons, Gen. William Scott Wallace (U.S. Army, ret.) and his wife, Sharon, of Huntsville, Ala., Col. Richard B. Wallace (U.S. Air Force, ret.) and his wife, Ellen, of Raleigh, and Thomas L. Wallace and his wife, Carolyn, of Newnan, Ga.; one brother, Thomas S. Wallace, of Chicago; one sister, Charlene Rupright, of Illinois; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374; or Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines, NC 28387. Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Pinehurst is assisting the family.
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Obituary for Mary T. Beam
Mary Taylor Beam, 84, of Aberdeen, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Boles Funeral Home Chapel, in Southern Pines, with the Rev. Michael Branscome officiating. Burial will follow at Stoney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, near Mount Gilead. The family received friends on Saturday evening at Boles Funeral Home.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Lizzie Gregston Taylor. Mrs. Beam was retired from the FBI as a confidential typist.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen, a former member of the Sanctuary Choir and the Keenager Senior Choir. She was a member of the Pinebluff Lions Club and the VFW.
She was the 1947 class valedictorian at Richfield High School.
She was predeceased by her husband. Richard Paul Beam. She is survived by a son, David Plowman (Darlene), of West End; two daughters, Sylvia Currie (Randy), of the home, and Wanda Moran of Asheboro; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines is assisting the family
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Obituary for Frances J. Ritter
Frances Jean Ritter, 65, of West End, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes. Burial will follow at Culdee Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, April 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes.
She is survived by a daughter, Wendy Stutts, of Ocean Isle Beach; two sons, Jerry Stutts, of Ellerbe, and Rodney Stutts, of West End; two sisters, Debra Wilkes, of Indian Trail, and Barbara Luck, of West End; and two brothers, Stacy Glenn Ritter, of West End, and Jimmy Ritter, of Mount Gilead; nine grandchildren; and seven grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes is serving the family.
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Obituary for D Scott O’Hara
Dennis Scott O’Hara, 58, of West End, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services, in Pinehurst.
No funeral services are planned at this time.
Mr. O’Hara was born July 9, 1954, to William James and Fay Ardyth Inglee O’Hara. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Scott was a retired civil engineer and was formerly employed with Primax Construction. Scott loved his children and grandchildren and playing golf.
In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his sister, Kyle Susan Young; and brother Kevin William O’Hara. He is survived by his son, Justin Duliba, of Fort Knox, Ky.; daughters, Kelly O’Hara, of Springfield, Va., Meghan O’Hara, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Erin O’Hara, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren, Aidan Kanakry, Julian Duliba and Collin Rogers; brother Patrick O’Hara and his wife, Denese, of Asheboro; and nephews Kevin Young, Branson O’Hara and Ryan O’Hara.
Memorials may be made to the “Y” Giving Scholarship Fund at Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, P.O. Box 1152, Asheboro, NC 27204. Remembrances and condolences may be shared at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the O’Hara family.
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Obituary for Harold Horvath
Harold Horvath, 81, of Carthage, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, in Pinehurst. Joyce-Brady Chapel, Bennett.
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Obituary for Robert H. Hendrick
Robert Hartsell Hendrick, 85, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cameron Baptist Church, with Dr. Wayne Greene, Dr. Joe R. Babb and the Rev. Ray Whitby Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cameron Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Wallace Hartsell Hendrick and Lula Elizabeth Doss Hendrick. He was an active lifetime member of Cameron Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a tobacco farmer and worked many years with the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service, and was a director with Moore County Farm Bureau.
Mr. Hendrick was preceded in death by a son, Marty Hartsell Hendrick; and sisters Irene, Doris, Clara Jo and Marie.
Mr. Hendrick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lula Mae Denny Hendrick; two daughters, Dr. Pamela Jessup and husband, James, of Sanford, and Lisa Dunlap and husband, James, of Westmore; a son, Denny Hendrick and wife, Julie, of Seven Lakes; a sister, Valeria Maples and husband, Phil, of Spring Lake; a brother, Lonnie Hendrick and wife, Ruby, of Cameron; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Cameron Boys Camp, P.O. Box 277, Cameron, NC 28326. Online condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry and Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Hendrick family.
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Obituary for Clayboun R. Davis
Clayboun Ray Davis, 88, of Sanford, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Highsmith-Rainey Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, in Fayetteville. Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford.
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Obituary for Clyde E. McDannald Jr.
Clyde E. McDannald Jr. died Monday, April 8, 2013, at his home in Pinehurst.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Boles Funeral Home, in Pinehurst. Interment will be in the Warm Springs Cemetery, in Bath County, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Washington; and children Clyde Elliott III, Bruce Robert, Bonnie Washington Jefferis and Laura Leigh. Mr. McDannald was predeceased by a son, Brian Christopher, and a daughter Leslie Ann Malarchick.
A business executive, he was born June 29, 1923, in New York City, the son of Dr. Clyde E. and Evelyn Tunison. He was educated at Trinity School, the New York Military Academy, and received a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s of Business Administration from Columbia University.
Mr McDannald was a veteran of World War II. He was commissioned at the infantry school, Fort Benning, Ga.; received his wings at the Army Air Force Flight Training Command; served as captain and navigator of B-24 bombers. His decorations included New York State Conspicuous Service Cross (4 Oak Leaf Clusters); Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters; European and American Theaters of Operations Medals; World War II Victory Medal; Valor Medal.
Mr. McDannald had a long career in marketing, advertising and executive management. His employers included J. Walter Thompson Co., National Lead Co., Foote, Cone and Belding Inc., American Safety Razor Corp., Meldrum & Fewsmith, Inc., Young & Rubicam, Inc., Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., Miller Brewing Co., Revere Copper & Brass, Inc., and H.H. Pott Distillers, Ltd.
He rose to be the president and chief operating officer of H.H. Pott and was president and chief executive officer of Oxbridge Consultants, Inc. He was a partner at Hilbert, Peers, & Young, Inc.. He was a member of National Association of Manufacturers; American Management Association; Audit Bureau of Circulation; New York Military Academy, Board of Governors, then Board of Trustees; visiting professor, marketing, Fairfield University School of Business, Fairfield, Conn.
He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity; Alpha Chi Sigma; Society of Mayflower Descendants; General Society of Colonial Wars; Board of Managers, General Society Sons of the Revolution; National Huguenot Society; National Society of the Sons of American Revolution; Sons of Confederate Veterans; Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States; Saint George’s Society of New York; Society of Military & Naval Officers; Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York; Federation Columbia University; University Club, New York; Explorer’s Club; Columbia University Club, Navy League; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; New York Society Military & Naval Officers World Wars; Colonial Society of the Acorn; Military Order of Temple of Jerusalem; Who’s Who in America; Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge; Knights of Malta; Knights of Grace; Order of Saint Stanislaus.
Other recognition included the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Knickerbocker Greys, New York City, Appointed Colonel Kentucky Governors Staff, Kentucky Highway Commission, New York Governor’s Industrial Committee.
Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst is assisting the family.
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Obituary for Darla B. Landers
Darla Butler Landers, 45, of Bennett, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at Beulah Baptist Church, Bennett, with Dr. Neal Jackson, the Rev. Dale Butler and Dr. Curtis Barbery officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the church and other times at the residence.
Darla was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was a native of Moore County, employed with Health Care Management Consulting, where she worked for 26 years with a group that was like family. She was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church, the church choir and was the organizer of Wings, Ladies Bible Study, Ladies Fellowship and was also a Sunday School Teacher.
Darla’s passion was to sing and she performed for numerous weddings and funerals.
She was preceded in death by her father, Odell Butler.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Landers; sons, Alex Landers and Ben Landers, both of the home; mother, Ruby Myrick Butler, of Bennett; sisters, Melody Beam and husband, Lee, of Asheboro, and Vickie Brown and husband, Lowell, of Albemarle; and brother, the Rev. Dale Butler and wife, Cheryl, of Gadsden, Ala.
Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Road, Bennett, NC 27208. Condolences may be made online at www.loflinfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur.
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Obituary for Johnny E Brower
Johnny E. Brower left us Friday, April 5, 2013, to rejoin his mother and is now helping her watch over his loved ones as we continue our journey in this life.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home, in Robbins, with the Rev. Ben Hurley and the Rev. Archie Stevens officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends until 8 p.m.
Johnny passed away doing what he loved best, fishing in his boat at his favorite spot with his best friend of 18 years, John T. Burton.
A native of Randolph County, he was a son of the late Jimmy Ray Brower and Ester Brower. Johnny was an avid outdoorsman, spending most of his life hunting, fishing and enjoying nature. He was a fieldmaster and Scout and won many awards for his hard work and dedication to the Field Trial Society of America.
He is survived by his one and only daughter, Kristen Nacole Brower, her husband, Curtis Mitchell Thomas, and their children, Kayleb and Jacob, all of West End; and brothers Jimmy Ray Brower, of Seagrove, and Greg Brower, of Eagle Springs.
Condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Brower family.
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Obituary for Sandra K. Johnson
Sandra Kay Johnson, 60, of Warner Robins, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Mount Pleasant Christian Church, in Vass.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence James Bradley; her grandparents, James Bradley and Georgia Emma Riggsbee; aunts, Grace Trudo and Mary Cohen; and uncle, Hasty Riggsbee.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry Johnson, of Warner Robins, Ga.; her daughter, Kelly Williams, and her son, Sonny Johnson, both of Tallahassee, Fla.; her mother, Sarah Lois Bradley, of Southern Pines: sisters, Michelle Bradford, of Salem, N.H., and Sharon Allen, of Southern Pines; brother, Gregory Bradley, of Appomattox, Va.; aunts, Annie Page, of Southern Pines, and Mina Ruth Riggsbee, of Vass; uncles, Elmer Riggsbee, of Elkin, and Rosser Riggsbee, of Randleman; and grandchildren, Eric Michael Williams, Tesa Monai Johnson, Jenna Raven Johnson and Kayli Johnson.
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Obituary for James E. Kaeser
James Emil Kaeser, 90, died Friday, April 5, 2013, from complications of a long illness.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, in Southern Pines.
Born in New Glarus, Wis., to Anna (Schuett) and Emil F. Kaeser, he grew up in New Glarus and Madison. Mr. Kaeser served in the Navy in World War II, attended the V-12 Navy college program at Denison University, and completed his education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
He first worked for Warren Petroleum Corporation and then, during a 30-year period of great industry changes, as vice president of brewery sales for Krause Milling Company in Milwaukee.
Active throughout his life in tennis, basketball and sailing, Mr. Kaeser was a former member of the Town Club in Milwaukee, and a member of the Country Club of North Carolina since moving to Pinehurst in 1986.
Mr. Kaeser is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Bassett) Kaeser; daughter Lisa Kaeser (William Schmidt); son James F. Kaeser (Renee Hodgkin); and grandchildren William James Schmidt and Anna Jean Schmidt.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Kaeser’s memory may be made to the FirstHealth Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374; or the James and Nancy Kaeser Scholarship at Sandhills Community College Foundation, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Pinehurst is assisting the family.
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