Moore's Chapel Baptist Church Obituaries

The Burlington Times-News
January 2, 2003
Mr. Teddy Eugene Hunter
    GRAHAM — Mr. Teddy Eugene Hunter, 71, of 4006 N.C. 87 South, died at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of declining health, one day critical.
    He was the husband for 49 years of Mrs. Stella Bundren Hunter, who survives, and the son of the late James E. Hunter and Lois Burke Hunter. He was a retired supervisor with Burlington House Finishing with more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, and received Airman of the Year in 1954.
    Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Janice Lanell Gulley of Graham; a granddaughter, Brandy Howard; a great-grandson, Zachary Moore; and a sister, Mrs. Sue Neville of Port Orange, Fla.
    He was preceded in death by two infant sons; and brother, Jimmy B. Hunter.
    The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Curtis Oakley. Burial will be in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery.
    The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and at other times at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Greensboro News & Record
February 11, 1990
Arthur Clinton Barrett
    SAXAPAHAW - Arthur Clinton Barrett, 67, of 5938 Church St. died Saturday at Duke Medical Center in Durham.
    Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    A native of Gaston County, he was a retired employee of Dixie Yarns.
    Surviving are wife, Mrs. Henrietta Bowen Barrett; daughters, Mrs. Pauline Crutchfield of Graham, Mrs. Kay Thompson, Mrs. Shirley Christopher, both of Saxapahaw; son, Marshall E. Barrett of Gastonia; sister, Mrs. Helen Thomas of Henderson; eight grandchildren.
    The family will be at McClure Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
October 13, 1997
Wilma Lynn Barrett
    GRAHAM - Mrs. Wilma Lynn Barrett, 77, of 4833 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road died Friday, Oct. 10, 1997.
    Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
    The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7-9 p.m. tonight and other times they will be at the home of son, Darrell Barrett, 4911 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road, Graham.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
August 12, 1969
Dock Mack Blackwell
    GRAHAM -- Dock Mack Blackwell, 72, of rt. 1, Graham, died unexpectedly in a Burlington hospital this morning at 6:35 o'clock after several years of declining health and three days of critical illness.
    A native of Columbus County, he was the son of the late George and Mae Ann Strickland Blackwell. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and a retired employe of Sellers Manufacturing Co.
    He is survived by his wife Mrs. Orph Herring Blackwell of the home.
    Final rites will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church. The Rev. R. Eugene Akins, pastor, will conduct the service, assisted by the Rev. Harley Anderson. Burial will follow in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Jan. 13, 1973
Charles G. Boley
    SWEPSONVILLE -- Charles Garfield Boley, 90, of 100 Carolina St., Swepsonville, died Sunday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock in a Chapel Hill hospital following two weeks of illness.
    He was a native of Bridgeport, Tenn., son of the late William Henry an Laura Sawyer Boley. He was the husband of the late Emma Whitson Boley.
    He was retired employe of Sellers Manufacturing Co. in Saxapahaw and a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church at Rosman.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fulton E. Galloway of Swepsonville and Mrs. Edith Elliott of Burlington; two sons, Julian Boley of Rt. 6, Burlington and O. A. Boley of Saxapahaw; 19 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Jack Ray, pastor, and the Rev. Charles Jones, pastor of Swepsonville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore's Chapel cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church thirty minutes before the funeral. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Mar. 1, 1928
C. D. Boone
    The funeral services of Mr. C. D. Boone of Amarillo, Texas, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home of his brother, Mr. T. C. Boone by Rev. J. W. Autrey and the interment was made in Moore's Chapel cemetery.     He is survived by the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. L. E. Nance, Mrs. Isaac Holt, Mr. T. C. Boone of Greensboro and Mr. DeWitt Boone of Norfolk. Also one son, ----Boone of Virginia.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Sept. 26, 1956
George W. Bowers
    SAXAPAHAW--George W. Bowers, 87, died in a Chapel Hill hospital yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. He had been ill for the past several months.
    He was the husband of the late Mrs. Maggie McLean Bowers who died in March, 1955.
    Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Robinson of Hayesville, Mrs. Mary Brawner of Saxapahaw, Mrs. Nora Overman of Greensboro, Mrs. Pearl Key of Jerrysville, W. Va.; five sons, Fred, Jim and Dan Bowers, all of Saxapahaw, Charlie Bowers of Tate City, Ga.; Robert Bowers of Hoguiam, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Addie Stevenson of Jutson. Fifty-five grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive.
    The funeral for Mr. Bowers will be held at Rich and Thompson Chapel Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Saxapahaw.
    The body will remain at Rich and Thompson mortuary in Burlington until the hour of the service.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Nov. 29, 1967
J. E. Bowers, Sr.
    James Eddie Bowers, Sr., 76, of 602 Delaware Ave., died suddenly this morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home following five years of failing health.
    A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late George and Maggie McClain Bowers and husband of the late Irene Carringer Bowers.
    Surviving are three sons, Jerry Bowers of Troy, Stanley Bowers of Burlington and James E. Bowers, Jr. of Graham; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Boggs of Durham, Mrs. Hazel Eady of Franklin and Mrs. Berdel Slaughter of Robbinsville; four brothers, Charlie Bowers and Dan Bowers, both of Saxapahaw, Fred Bowers of Burlington and Robert Bowers of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; three sister, Mrs. Mary Bronner and Mrs. Nora Overman, both of Haw River, and Mrs. Pearl Key of Jerryville, W. Va.,; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    Final rites will be conducted Sturdy afternoon at 3 o'clock at Saxapahaw Baptist Mission. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church to lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service.
    The family will be at the funeral home to receive friends Friday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC)
February 10, 2005
Elwood Paisley Cheek Sr.     
GRAHAM - Elwood Paisley Cheek Sr., 84, of 6141 Whitney Road, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at Presbyterian Home of Hawfields after six weeks of declining health.
    Mr. Cheek, a native of Alamance County, was a veteran of WWII Pacific Theater, and a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, VFW, and of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church of Graham. Survivors include one daughter, Jenny Rich (David), of Burlington; one son, Woody Cheek, of Creedmoor; twin brother, Albert Cheek (Nina) of Graham; two sisters, Mary Love, of Snow Camp, Claudia Harwell, of Asheboro; one grandson, Lee Cheek, of Creedmoor; special nephew, Glenn Cartner and other special nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Cook Cheek; parents, Claude Marvin and Martha Virginia Madden Cheek; sisters, Sarah Lutterloh, Frances Plummer, Margaret Morris; and brother, Wade Cheek.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2005, at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Chick officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
    The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday night February 10, 2005 and at other times at the home of his twin brother, Albert Cheek, 925 Hanford Road, Graham.
    Send condolences to www.mcclurefuneralservice.com. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by - McClure Funeral Service, Inc.
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Greensboro News & Record
December 23, 1994
James Glenn Cheek
    SNOW CAMP - Mr. James Glenn Cheek, 80, of 3785 E. Greensboro/Chapel Hill Road died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994.
    Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Nov. 06, 1973
Ralph Dupree
    Ralph Eugene Dupree, 62, of 259 W. Trade St. was dead on arrival at a local hospital Monday at 2:10 p.m. following an apparent heart attack.
    A native of Johnson County, he was the son of the late John Daniel and Lola Frances Barbour Dupree, and the husband of Mrs. Margaret Thacker Dupree who survives. He was a member of Glen Raven Baptist Church and was a driver for Bus Transit Company, having been a city bus driver for 27 years.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Diane D. Cox, West Jefferson, miss Kathy Dupree, Morehead City; stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Lou McClure, Snow Camp; son, Johnny P. Dupree, Burlington; foster son, Stephen Dupree of the home; sisters, Mrs. Lola Ward, Mebane, Mrs. Roxie Walton, Burlington, Mrs. Gertrude Pate, Angier; brother, Joseph Dupree, Baltimore, Md.; and 10 grandchildren.
    Final rites will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Glen Raven Baptist Church. The Rev. Glen Hancock, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Saxapahaw.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Burlington until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC)
March 13, 1997
Peggy P. Emory
    SAXAPAHAW -- Mrs. Peggy P. Emory, 70, of 5667 Church Road, Saxapahaw, NC., died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill after 7 years of failing health.
    Born to the late Dowd and Frances Virginia Teague Petty. Mrs. Emory was born in Chatham County and retired from Sellars Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
    Surviving are her husband Mr. James Calvin Emory, of the home, and daughter Mrs. Eddie W. (Dianne) Emory Cates, of Durham, NC.
    Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, with the Dr. Jeff Crabtree, Pastor and Dr. Eugene Aiken officiating. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 tonight and other times at the residence.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
April 15, 1972
Fulton Edison Galloway
    SAXAPAHAW -- Fulton Edison Galloway, 68, of 116 Church St. died suddenly this morning at 7:45 o'clock at his residence following several years of failing health.
    He is a native of Brevard, son of the late Harry H. and Ada McGaha Galloway.
    HE was a retired employe of Sellers Dyeing Co. at Saxapahaw.
    Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Edna Boley Galloway of the home; one son, John Richard Galloway of the U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Neal Rogers of the home; one brother, Echel M. Galloway of Brevard; one sister, Mrs. Marie Mitchem of Brevard; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
    Final rites will be Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. John Ray, pastor. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral home in Graham until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock Sunday night.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
June 8, 1972
William O. Garrett
    GRAHAM -- William o. (Ot) Garrett, 76, of Rt. 2, Graham, died this morning in Chapel Hill after 11 weeks of failing health and a week of critical illness.
    A native of Alamance county, he was the son of the late John Monroe Garrett and Arlene Clapp Garrett. He was first married to the late Mrs. Eula Holt Garrett and later was married to Mrs. Bessie Coble Garrett of the home, who survives. He was a retired prison guard and and a member of Concord United Methodist Church.
    Survivors, other than his wife, include one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Moody of Rt. 2 Siler City; two sons, James V. Garrett of Rt. 3, Graham, and Jack Garrett of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Allred and Mrs. Sally Euliss, both of Burlington, 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Concord United Methodist Church. The Rev. C. Nathan John Ray, pastor of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Feb. 7, 1977
Aaron Gladson
    GRAHAM -- Aaron Gladson, 74, of 104 W. Parker St., Graham, died Sunday night at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, after several years of failing health.
    A native of Murphy, he was a son of the late Thomas and Fannie Little Gladson, and the husband of Kathleen Lair Gladson, who survives at home.
    he was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, and a retired employe of Virginia Mills.
    The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church by the Rev. Norman F. Fargis, and the Rev. Harley Anderson. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel cemetery.
    Survivors, other than the widow, are a son, Robert Gladson, at home; a brother, Marvin Gladson of Saxapahaw; four sisters, Mrs. Iowa Morton of Saxapahaw; Mrs. Bessie Dixon of Gastonia; Mrs. Rosa Arnone of Gridley, Calif.; and Mrs. Madeline Collins of Belmont.
    The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Other times, they will be at the residence, 104 w. Parker St., Graham.
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Greensboro News & Record
August 24, 1993
Mary H. "Nell" Hardin
    SNOW CAMP - Mrs. Mary H. "Nell" Hardin, 83, of Snow Camp died Monday, August 23, 1993.
    Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Aug. 3, 1970
Hoyt Willard Hunter
    GRAHAM -- Hoyt Willard Hunter, 67, of 303 S. Marshall St. died in a Durham hospital Sunday afternoon at 12:10 o'clock following several years of illness.
    A native of Alamance County, Mr. Hunter was the son of the late Rufus C. and Mary Ida Cheek Hunter. He was the husband of Mrs. Irene Wilkerson Hunter of the home, who survives, and was a former employer[sic] of Travora Mills. he was a member of Graham Friends Church.
    Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three sons, Ivan Ray Hunter of Graham, Leonard Frank Hunter of Burlington and John Virgil Hunter of the home; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Leach of Burlington; one brother, Jim Hunter of Rt. 1, Graham; and four grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham. The Rev. Blake Wright, pastor of Graham Friends Church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham through the service. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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Greensboro News & Record
February 14, 2006
Francis Eugene "Gene" Jones
    GRAHAM- Francis Eugene "Gene" Jones, 74, of 407-B N. Main Street, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
    The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. John Chick, Pastor. Burial will be in Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery.
    He was born in Cumberland County and was a retired auto mechanic. He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
    Surviving are daughters, Dena Bland and husband John of Durham and Kelly Jones Nicholson and husband Tim of Madison; sons, Gary Neal Jones and wife Ann of Burlington and Jamie Lance Jones and wife Sheena of Burlington; 12 grandchildren; sister Alice Dudzinski of Hatfield, Pa.; and brother Phillip Ray Jones and wife Thelma of Okeechobee, Fla.
    He was preceded in death by wife Sally Beckwith Jones, parents, Glenn Jones and Annie Lou Wilson Jones McBane Cheek, sisters, Ellen Ruth Jones Small and Evelyn Jones Campbell and half sister Judy Angela McBane Andrews.
    The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McClure Funeral Home in Graham and other times at the residence.
    Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.com
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Greensboro News & Record
June 2, 1993
Sarah Cheek Cartner Lutterloh
    BURLINGTON - Sarah Cheek Cartner Lutterloh, 84, of 671 Ferguson Road died June 1, 1993, at White Oak Manor.
    Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, Saxapahaw, where she was a member. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.
    A native of Alamance County, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
    Surviving are son, Glenn M. Cartner of Burlington; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Morris, Mrs. Claudia Harwell, Mrs. Frances Plummer, all of Asheboro, Mrs. Mary Love of Graham; brothers, Albert Cheek, Elwood Cheek, both of Graham; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
    The family will be at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home 7-9 tonight.
    Contributions may be made to Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, Saxapahaw Church Road, Saxapahaw, N.C. 27340.
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Greensboro News & Record
July 26, 1990
Ada Elizabeth Ellington Miles
    NORFOLK, Va. - Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Ellington Miles, 86, of 515 New York Ave., formerly of Alamance County, N.C., died Tuesday at Norfolk Virginia Hospital.
    Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church in Saxapahaw, N.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    A native of Alamance County, N.C., she was a retired beautician and a member of Lansdale Baptist Church.
    Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Virginia M. Zoby of Norfolk, Mrs. Gladys M. Mowen of Virginia Beach; sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lee Bailey of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Hattie Anderson, Mrs. Mattie Smith, both of Saxapahaw, N.C., Mrs. Marcella Bailey of Fort Myers, Fla.; brother, Thomas Ellington of Clover, S.C.; eight grandchildren.
    The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, N.C., 7-8 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Smith, Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road, Saxapahaw, N.C.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Jan. 26, 1970
Mr. J. W. Miller, Jr.
    Final rites for J. W. (Jake) Miller, Jr., of 1046 Briarcliff Road, were held this afternoon at 2 'clock at Grove Park Baptist Church.
    Mr. Miller died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital following several months of failing health and five weeks of critical illness.
    He was a sales representative for Sellers Manufacturing Co. of Saxapahaw and was a member of Grove Park Baptist Church, the Elks Club and Alamance Country Club.
    The service was conducted by the Rev. Travis Styles, pastor of Grove Park Baptist Church, and the Rev. Eugene Akins, pastor of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in the Moore's Chapel Baptist Church cemetery.
    Mr. Miller was a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., son of Mrs. Margaret Holmes Miller and the late John W. Miller, Sr. He was a married to Alice Davis Miller, who survives, of the home.
    Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are one son, Gary E. Miller of the home; three sisters, Mrs. L. L. Burnette of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. W. W. Sims of Birmingham, Ala. and Mrs. Bobby Hardin of Saxapahaw; two brothers, R. B. Miller of Graham and G. B. Miller of Jones, Okla.
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Greensboro News & Record
May 3, 1995
Luna Jones Moore
    GRAHAM - Mrs. Luna Jones Moore, 89, of 1157 Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road in Graham died Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at Moses H. Cone Extended Care Center in Greensboro.
    Born in Alamance County to the late Henry Lewis Jones and the late Sarah Ann Roberson Jones, she was the wife of the late Clarence S. Moore who died Jan. 29, 1992. She was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
    Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Oakley, Interim Minister, officiating and burial to follow in Moore's Chapel cemetery.
    Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Truman (Sarah) Fuller of Greensboro; son, Mr. Jerry E. Moore of Winston-Salem; and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Kernodle of Elon College.
    The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
    Memorials may be made to the Moore's Chapel Cemetery Fund.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
June 29, 1973
Nannie Morton
    SAXAPAHAW -- Mrs. Nannie Earl Morton, 84, of Saxapahaw died Thursday at 4:25 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Purvis in Saxapahaw following a long illness.
    A native of Anson County, she was the daughter of the late William Asbury and Lucy Lee McSwain, and was the widow of William Thomas Morton. She was a member of Saxapahaw United Methodist Church and a retired employe of Sellers Manufacturing Co.
    In addition to her daughter, she is survived by sons, Hubert, Burlington, Billy, Suitland, Md., Thomas and Bruce Morton, both of Saxapahaw; half-brothers. Claude McSwain, Polkton, Curtis McSwain, Albemarle; half-sister, Mrs. Genie Schadt, Albemarle; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Saxapahaw United Methodist Church. The Rev. Murray L. DeHart, pastor, and the Rev. Gaither B. Reich of Saxapahaw Friends Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
May 8, 1972
Mrs. Betty L. Neal     SAXAPAHAW -- Mrs. Bettie Lashley Neal, 77, of Saxapahaw died this morning at 5 o'clock at a Burlington hospital following one year of failing health and 10 days of critical illness.
    A ntive of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Reuben Franklin and Frances Pickard Lashley and the wife of William Grover Neal of the home. She was a member of Saxapahaw United Methodist Church and a retired employe of Sellers Manufacturing Co.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two daughters, Mrs. Estelle Brewer of Rt. 2, Graham, and Mrs. Mary Bonner Dodson of Rt. 2, Haw River; four sons, R. J. Neal and Doyle Neal, both of Saxapahaw, Edward Neal and James A. Nell, both of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Fredrick of Burlington and Mrs. Lois Valenti of Long Island, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and eight stepgrandchildren.
    Final rites will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Saxapahaw United Methodist Church. The Rev. M. L. DeHart, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes before the service. The family will be at the funeral home Tuesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Oct. 10, 1973
Hattie Petty
    GRAHAM -- Mrs. Hattie Johnson Petty, 90, of Rt. 1, Graham, died in a Burlington hospital Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. following a lengthy illness.
    A native of Danville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Virginia Thacker Johnson, and the widow of Ollie Petty. She was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church and was a retired employe of Sellers Manufacturing Company.
    Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Lannie Wright of the home, Mrs. Louise Wicker and Mrs. Ollie Bowers, both of Burlington, Mrs. Caroleen Ursery. Saxapahaw, Mrs. Dillard Smith, Swepsonville, and Mrs. Betty Stout, Graham; son, Floyd Petty, Saxapahaw; foster daughter, Mrs. Tillie Owens, Burlington; sisters, Mrs. Ann Petty, Saxapahaw, Mrs. Lou Johnson, Rt. 1 Graham, Mrs. Earlie Johnson, Rt. 2, Graham; brothers, Boley Johnson, Saxapahaw, Harden T. Johnson, Rt. 2, Mebane; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church. The Rev. Jack Ray, pastor, the Rev. Gaither B. Reich, pastor of Saxapahaw Friends Church, and the Rev. Murray L. DeHart, pastor of Saxapahaw United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    The body will remain at the residence until taken t the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
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Greensboro News & Record
January 30, 1991
Altha Alma Grindstaff Sawyer
    GRAHAM - Mrs. Altha Alma Grindstaff Sawyer, 87, of 1318-M Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road died Tuesday at Alamance Memorial Hospital.
    Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    A native of Newport, Tenn., she was a retired employee of Sellars Manufacturing Co.
    Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Iris Tate of Burlington, Mrs. Juanita Hasty of Senoia, Ga.; sons, Quentin R. Sawyer of Graham, Charles E. ``Gene'' Sawyer of the home; nine grandchildren.
    The family will be at McClure Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the residence.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Alamance County Rescue Squad, 124 W. Elm St., Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
December 27, 1996
Greef Harold Smith
    GRAHAM - Mr. Greef Harold Smith, 88, of 1756 Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996.
    The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996, at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
    The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, from 7-9 p.m. Friday
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
August 14, 1956
Hardee John Stockard
    GRAHAM -- Hardee John Stockard, well-known businessman and former sheriff and deputy sheriff of Alamance County for many years, died at his home at 315 East Harden Street this morning at 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Stockard, who was 77, had been in failing health for three years and critically ill for one week.
    A native and lifelong resident of Alamance County, he served a total of 28 years as county sheriff and deputy sheriff before leaving the law enforcement field in 1938. He was the son of the late John W. and Margaret Ann Albright Stockard.
    He was sheriff from 1930 until 1938.
    After leaving law enforcement work he devoted his time to business interests and to his farm in the southern part of the county. He as a member of the board of directors of Graham Savings and Loan Association at the time of his death and formerly held a partnership in Woody's Hardware Company here for several years until he sold his interest to J. C. Woody about two years ago.
    He was a member of Graham Presbyterian Church for many years and was one of five men to be awarded a lifetime membership in the Alamance County Young Democrats Club.
    Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sallie Morgan Stockard; one daughter, Mrs. W. C. McKee of New Bern; two sons, Lee R. Stockard and Ralph M. Stockard, both of Graham; three sisters, Mrs. Sallie S. Magness of Long Island, N.Y., Miss Jessie Stockard of Salisbury and Mrs. Julie S. Wilson of Salisbury; one brother, Scott C. Stockard of Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    The funeral will be held at McClure Funeral Home here tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. T. J. Whitehead, pastor of Graham Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body was taken to the home this afternoon to remain until the service.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
March 25, 1966
Mrs. Jessie P. Stockard
    GRAHAM -- Mrs. Jessie Patterson Stockard, 74, of 852 S. Main St. was dead on arrival at a Burlington hospital at 1:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
    She was a native of West Virginia, daughter of the late William and Sally Brown Patterson. She was a member of Graham Presbyterian Church and was the wife of the late Dr. Robert M. Stockard Sr., who died in 1963.
    Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Virginia S. Campbell of Graham; one son, Robert M. Stockard, Jr. of Graham; one sister, Mrs. L. R. Rice of Mebane; one brother, C. E. Patterson of Mebane, and two grandchildren.
    Final rites will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at Graham Presbyterian Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. W. W. Peters, pastor. Burial will follow in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the home of the son at 306 E. Harden St. and at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Sept. 4, 1956
Bernard Lee Vickers
    SAXAPAHAW -- Bernard Lee (Bunk) Vickers, 67, died at his home here this morning at 3:20 o'clock. He had been ill for the past two years and was critically ill for one day.
    A native of Durham County, he was the son of the late James S. and Mrs. Henretta Vickers.
    Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lena Johnson Vickers of the home, a foster son, Buddy Collins of Saxapahaw, and one brother, Eugene Vickers of Durham.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Saxapahaw Friends Church. Rev. W. A. Seawell, pastor, will officiate.
    Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body was carried to the residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock and will lie in state at the church from 3 until 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC)
October 20, 2004
Elinor "Jane" Phillips White
    MEBANE - Mrs. Elinor "Jane" Phillips White, 73, died Monday, October 18, 2004 at her home at 6207 Southwind Ct., Mebane. Mrs. White was born in Fauguier County, VA. to the late Marion J. Phillips and the late Edith White Hackley. She was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
    Surviving are her daughter, Mary D. Williams (Jesse) of Mebane; sons Sherman Davis of Salisbury; Carlton Davis (Norma) of Pittsboro; sisters, Virgina Bland of Raleigh; Carol Hackley of Amissville, VA; brother Franklin Williams of Amissville, VA. Six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Mary Suitter and brother Marion "Junior" Phillips.
    Services will be held Thursday, October 21st at 2 p.m. at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, officiating will be the Rev. John Chick.
    Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery. The family will be at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Other times at the residence.
    The body will remain at the funeral home in Graham until time to be taken to the church at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
    Memorials may be made to Moore's Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, 5750 Church Rd., Graham, NC 27253 or to UNC Hospice, P.O. Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Condolences may be sent to the family at: info@richandthompson.com.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
April 14, 1972
George Dewey Whitson
    GRAHAM -- George Dewey Whitson, 72, of 510 Climax St, died Thursday morning at his home following several years of failing health.
    A native of Cox County, Tenn. he was he husband of Mrs. Josie Kelly Cates Whitson of the home. He was a retired employe of Burlington Industries Pioneer Plant.
    Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy W. Loy of Rt. 6, Burlington; a son, 2nd Lt. Staehle P. Whitson of Ft. Rucker, Ala.; two stepsons, Thomas W. Cates of Hartsville, S.C. and Robert M. Cates of Melbourne, Fla.; and nine grandchildren.
    Final rites will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary chapel in Burlington. The Rev. R. C. Mooney Jr., pastor of First United Methodist Church in Graham, will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
    The body will remain at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington through the service. the family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
June 30, 1972
John R. Wicker
    John Reginald Wicker, ?5, of 630 Peele St., died Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in a Chapel Hill hospital following six months of illness.
    A native of Orange County, he was the son of Mrs. Louise Petty Wicker of Burlington and the late Carl D. Wicker. He was a brick mason with Pickard Robertson Masonry Contractors and had formerly been employed by Associated Transport. Mr. Wicker was a member of the Burlington Moose Lodge.
    Survivors, in addition to his mother, include a son, Michael Todd Wicker of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Shirley Cole of Burlington; two brothers, Carl D. Wicker, Jr. and Jerry D. Wicker, both of Burlington; a half-sister, Mrs. Lillian Hill of Burlington; and a half-brother, Jesse Wicker of Burlington.
    Final rites will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Rich and Thompson Mortuary Chapel in Burlington. The rev. Kenneth L. Barnett, pastor of the Church of God, and the Rev. Howard Thompson, pastor of the Assembly of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Saxapahaw.
    The body will remain at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington through the service. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock and at other times they will be at the home of his mother at 703 Staley St.
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Greensboro News & Record
May 19, 1994
Mr. Mangum Wilson
    GRAHAM - Mr. Mangum Wilson, 80, of 6241 Stockard Road died Wednesday, May 18, 1994.
    Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Moore's Chapel Baptist Church.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Sept. 25, 1972
Archie Seymore Zachary
    HAW RIVER-- Archie Seymore Zachary, 55, of Haw River was pronounced dead on arrival at a Burlington hospital Sunday morning at 2:30 o'clock following a sudden illness.
    A native of Alamance County, he was the son of Mrs. Nellie Ward Love of Rt. 4, Mebane, who survives and the late Herman Nathaniel Zachary. An employe of Sellers Manufacturing Co., he was the husband of Mrs. Murray Jones Zachary of the home, who survives. He formerly was married to the late Mrs. Leone Rogers Zachary.
    Survivors, other than his wife and mother, include one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Z. Davis of Rt. 1, Pittsboro; three sons, Gene Zachary of Haw River, Winder Zachary and Bill Zachary, both of Rt. 2, Pittsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Moore of Haw River and Mrs. Clyie Helen Reay of Sacremento, Calif., one brother, Thomas D. Zachary of Rt. 1, Mebane, and one grandchild.
    Final rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Wayside Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe T. Vickers and the Rev. H. W. Allen will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Saxapahaw.
    The body will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church one-half hour prior to the service to lie in state. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock. At other times the family will be at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nellie Ward Love.
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