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Patricia Anne Wyatt, of McClendon Hills, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Boles Funeral Homes and Crematory, Seven Lakes.

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Ralph Ernest Grossheim, 83, of Seven Lakes, NC, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

Mr. Grossheim was born August 27, 1929 in Newark, NJ to the late Ernest Rudolph Grossheim and Henrietta (Langenberg) Grossheim.  He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on a Navy scholarship and served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during the Korean War.  After serving his country, Mr. Grossheim went to work for the Aluminum Company of America.  He had a distinguished career that took him and his family to a variety of locations including Trinidad, Washington, Pennsylvania, Suriname, Alabama, and Texas.  He retired to Seven Lakes in 1992.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irene; son Ralph and wife Becky; daughters Gail and Reanie; son Todd and wife Lisa; and son Kurt and wife Jill.  He was also a beloved grandfather to 12 grandchildren: Justin, Kelly, Kristina, Lindsay, Melissa, Ryan, Braden, Samantha, Stephen, Matthew, Michael, and Konrad.

Mr. Grossheim’s  lifelong passion was his wife and family.  He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a dedicated grandfather who cherished every minute with adoring loved ones.  The way he lived his life served as a model for those who loved him.  He enjoyed playing golf with friends and family, watching Notre Dame Football, and meeting the Seven Lakes ROMEO’s for breakfast.  Mr. Grossheim participated in the Seven Lakes Landowner’s association, Lion’s Club, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, and Kiwanis Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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KERNAN, FLORENCE WHITE (SUZY), died peacefully at St. Joseph of the Pines Nursing Center in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on 21 October 2012.

Born 27 August 1918 to Frank and Mary White of Philadelphia, PA, Suzy had one brother, Joe, who preceded her in death. Upon completion of nursing school, Suzy joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was assigned to England where she met her future husband, then Major William F. Kernan. They were married in Southampton, England on 27 April 1945 after which Suzy returned to the States, was discharged as a First Lieutenant and continued her education at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas, until the war ended and her husband returned stateside. It was then that they began an exciting and rewarding 33 year Army life together with assignments around the U.S., Germany, and Panama. COL Bill and Suzy Kernan retired to San Antonio, Texas in 1973. Her beloved husband, Bill, died in 1984 and Suzy remained in San Antonio until 2008 when she moved to Pinehurst, NC.

Suzy, a dearly loved Mother, is survived by her four children and their families, Buck and Marianne Kernan of Pinehurst, Suzi Lowrey of Hampton VA, Michael and Bobi Kernan of San Antonio, TX, and Jim and Letti Kernan of Austin, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Keith Kernan, Patrick and Kelly Kernan, Kyle, Colin, and Brendan Lowrey, and five great grandchildren, Casey and Ahalya Lowrey and Colin II, Lyle, and Dorothy Lowrey.

A memorial service will be held at the chapel at St Joseph’s Nursing Center on Friday, 26 October at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charitable organization dear to Suzy’s heart, the Linden Lodge Foundation, P.O. Box 4153, Pinehurst, NC 28374

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Cornelia “Faye” Scott, age 68 of Jackson Springs, NC died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation in Carthage.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill UMC Cemetery in Jackson Springs with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst.

Ms. Scott was born on November 11, 1943 to the late Carlton Griffin Howell and Emma Catherine Baldwin Howell Bryant. She attended Yates-Thagard Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and painting.

She is survived by two daughters: Holly Day and husband Dewayne of Laurel Hill, NC; and Shannon Jones and husband Kevin of Carthage, NC; a son, Michael D. Connor and wife Lois of Jackson Springs, NC. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Victorya Parsons; a brother, Legrande Howell; two sisters: Betty Jones and Linda Howell.

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Dorothy “Dot” Hedrick Torres, 87, of Hendersonville, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 25, at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The Rev. Wally Shamburger will officiate.
She was born July 26, 1925, in Hickory, to the late Elsie Mahaffey Hedrick and Coy Hedrick.
Dot Torres came to Hendersonville as an 8-year-old child. She graduated from Hendersonville High School, attended Belk’s Merchandising School, then began a remarkable involvement in community organizations and activities. For 15 years Dot participated in all school activities. Along the way she was president of the PTA and of Band Parents. She was a Girl Scout leader, the historian for Girl Scouts of America, and a member of the board of directors of the Girl Scouts.
She served on the board of the Henderson County Heart Association, the Henderson County Cancer Association, the March of Dimes Association, and the Western Carolina Easter Seals Society. She also served on Mayor A.O. Edward’s planning board and worked on fundraising for the new YMCA.
Dot was a member of the First Baptist Church. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary for 25 years, where she served as its local and district president and held three state offices. In 1965 she was honored by the V.F.W. as Henderson County Woman of the Year.
In addition, for 35 years Dot was a volunteer worker at Margaret R. Pardee Hospital. She had worked with the elderly for the past 15 years, but her longest volunteer involvement was been with the Red Cross Bloodmobile for 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Torres; and her brother Kenneth Hedrick. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Torres, of Asheville, and Lolita Torres Parker and husband, Nelson Parker, of Seven Lakes West; a grandson, Shane Parker and his wife, Jessica Parker; a great-grandson, Gavin Parker; sisters-in-law, Rosa Torres Beane and Mary Torres; cousin, Louise Dowling; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.thos
shepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Homer Chase, 84, of Southern Pines, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012.
Homer was born in Groveton, N.H., to the late Vaughn and Alice Hayes Chase. He spent his working years teaching high school math. He was an excellent New England cook, and an avid bridge player. He enjoyed vacationing in Vermont with his family.
Mr. Chase is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fay Hodgton Chase, and a large extended family.
Online condolences may be madeat www.boles
funeralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Pines is assisting the family.

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Florence White “Suzy” Kernan died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at St. Joseph of the Pines Nursing Center, in Southern Pines.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the chapel at St. Joseph of the Pines Nursing Center. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Born Aug. 27, 1918, to Frank and Mary White, of Philadelphia, Suzy had one brother, Joe, who preceded her in death. Upon completion of nursing school, Suzy joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was assigned to England, where she met her future husband, then-Maj. William F. Kernan.
They were married in Southampton, England, on April 27, 1945, after which Suzy returned to the States, was discharged as a first lieutenant and continued her education at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas, until the war ended and her husband returned stateside. It was then that they began an exciting and rewarding 33-year Army life together with assignments around the U.S., Germany and Panama.
Col. Bill and Suzy Kernan retired to San Antonio, Texas, in 1973. Her beloved husband, Bill, died in 1984, and Suzy remained in San Antonio until 2008, when she moved to Pinehurst.
Suzy, a dearly loved mother, is survived by her four children and their families, Buck and Marianne Kernan, of Pinehurst, Suzi Lowrey, of Hampton, Va., Michael and Bobi Kernan, of San Antonio, Texas, and Jim and Letti Kernan, of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Keith Kernan, Patrick and Kelly Kernan, and Kyle, Colin and Brendan Lowrey; and five great-grandchildren, Casey and Ahalya Lowrey, and Colin II, Lyle and Dorothy Lowrey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charitable organization dear to Suzy’s heart, the Linden Lodge Foundation, P.O. Box 4153, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Online condolences may be made at www.
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Jesse Lewis Maness, 24, of Bear Creek, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Bennett. Joyce-Brady Chapel, Bennett.

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William Vann McCall, 60, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Hope Valley Baptist Church, in Durham, with the Rev. Bill Bigger and the Rev. Tom Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Wake Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Vann was born March 9, 1952, in Greensboro, and moved to Durham as a child. He attended Sandhill Community College, and was a graduate of Wichita State University. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was also very talented in the restoration of classic automobiles, winning first place in a contest in Hershey, Pa.
Surviving are his parents, Kenneth Lovell and Mildred Williams McCall; two aunts, Louise Benton, of Wilmington, and Muriel Moore, of Raleigh; two uncles, Van Williams, of Climax, and Charles Williams, of Hendersonville; a special cousin, Diane Umberger, of Dallas; as well as many other cousins.
Memorials may be made to Hope Valley Baptist Church, 6900 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707. Online condolences may be made at www.howertonbryan.com.
Howerton and Bryan Funeral Home is assisting the McCall family.

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Wade D. Huddleston, 56, of West End, passed away suddenly Monday, Oct. 22, 2012.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Boles Funeral Home, in Southern Pines. Interment will be private.
Wade was born Dec. 19, 1955, in Hiedelberg, Germany. He was raised by his adoptive parents, the late William and Bessie Huddleston. He was recently united with his biological family in Germany: his mother, one brother and four sisters. He was a carpenter by trade in Moore County for more than 30 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Rouse and her husband, Michael, and their children, Michael, Stephen, Tyler and Andrew Rouse; daughter, Dusty Duncan and her daughter, Harley Duncan; “red-headed stepchild” Crystal O’Neal and her son, Nick O’Neal; and five great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Online condolences may be made at www.boles
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Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Pinehurst is assisting the family.

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Cornelia “Faye” Scott, 68, of Jackson Springs, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation, in Carthage.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Pleasant Hill UMC Cemetery, in Jackson Springs, with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Boles Funeral Home, in Pinehurst.
Ms. Scott was born Nov. 11, 1943, to the late Carlton Griffin Howell and Emma Catherine Baldwin Howell Bryant. She attended Yates-Thagard Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and painting.
She is survived by two daughters, Holly Day and husband, Dewayne, of Laurel Hill, and Shannon Jones and husband, Kevin, of Carthage; a son, Michael D. Connor and wife, Lois, of Jackson Springs; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Victorya Parsons; a brother, Legrande Howell; and two sisters, Betty Jones and Linda Howell.
Online condolences may be made at www.boles
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Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.

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William Daniel “Bill” McPhaul, age 76 of 403 N. Edinborough St., died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Carolina Inn at Village Green, Fayetteville, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Antioch Presbyterian Church, Red Springs, NC. Rev’s Mike McGehee and David Hudson, officiating.

Mr. McPhaul was a member of the Red Springs Fire Department for many years serving as Chief from 1980 until 1997.  He was also a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church.  Mr. McPhaul also helped start the Red Springs Historical Museum.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy McPhaul of Red Springs; one son: Danny McPhaul of Red Springs; one sister: Frances McPhaul McMillan of Red Springs; three grandchildren: Laney, Kade and Tanner as well as six nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Red Springs Fire Department, 127 N. Main Street; Red Springs, NC  28377 or The Red Springs Historical Museum 506 E. 4^th Avenue, Red Springs, NC  28377.

The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the memorial service.

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Audrey V. Schaeffer of Pinehurst, N.C. died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Carolina House of Pinehurst.

Audrey was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 14, 1928 to James and Flora Kirkpatrick.

Audrey is survived by her husband Richard H.; sons, Richard J. and Steven R.; grandchildren, Holly Salerno and Kelly Schaeffer, all of Wilmington, Delaware.  She is also survived by her brother, Eugene and her sister, Eleanor.

A private family service will be held in Wilmington, Delaware at a later date.

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Dorothy L. (Brown) Fowler, age 84 passed away October 22, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Jerome Calvin Brown and Nellie Elizabeth (West) Brown on the Delmarva Peninsula, MD.

Memorial service will be held at Belle Meade Retirement Center, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, NC on November 3, 2012 at 11:00 am. Jerry Nelson will be officiating the service.

She is survived by her husband Col. Jack A. Fowler, USAF Retired. Surviving family members are Jack A. Fowler II with his wife Jane(Morehead City, NC), Richard J. Fowler(Copperas, TX), Wendy A. Fowler(Lorton, VA), and grandchildren Jessica L.A., Robyn N., and Jack(Gus) A. Fowler III.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Health Hospice, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910-695-7500).

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Robert Morse Simons, age 90, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Quail Haven Village in Pinehurst, NC.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Community Presbyterian Church in Pinehurst, NC by Rev. Rod Stone. Burial will take place at a later date at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

Mr. Simons was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps having received the Silver Star Medal for Valor during his service.  He was a member of the American Legion and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Watrous Simons, his sons: David Jon Simons and wife Virginia of Broken Arrow, OK, Robert Bruce Simons and wife Jane of Newton Falls, OH, William Paul Simons and wife Leann of Hudson, OH, his daughters: Donna Jean Belt and husband Robert of Afton, OK, Susan Marie Walkama of Sanford, NC, Barbara Louise Moody and husband Jim of Houston, TX, Karen Diane Godwin and husband Deryl of Youngsville, NC, 22 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Robert Morse Simons, 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Quail Haven Village, in Pinehurst.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Community Presbyterian Church, in Pinehurst, with the Rev. Rod Stone officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
Mr. Simons was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, and received the Silver Star Medal for Valor during his service. He was a member of the American Legion and was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Watrous Simons; his sons, David Jon Simons and wife, Virginia, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Robert Bruce Simons and wife, Jane, of Newton Falls, Ohio, and William Paul Simons and wife, Leann, of Hudson, Ohio; his daughters, Donna Jean Belt and husband, Robert, of Afton, Okla., Susan Marie Walkama, of Sanford, Barbara Louise Moody and husband, Jim, of Houston, Texas, and Karen Diane Godwin and husband, Deryl, of Youngsville; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lee Daniel Gaddy, 71, of Southern Pines, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at his home.
A memorial service will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Simon Funeral Home chapel, in Southern Pines. There will be no public viewing.
He is survived by his brothers, Lewis and William Gaddy Jr. (Mable); nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
Service provided by Simon Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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Lizzie Doreen Hayden Wilce, 94, of Pinehurst, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Ocean Trail Convalescent Center, in Southport.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Christ Church Anglican, in Southern Pines.
She was born Jan. 9, 1918, in Gloucestershire, England, the daughter of the late Patrick and Charlotte Hayden. She was also predeceased by her husband, Maurice Wilce; and son, Neil Wilce.
Mrs. Wilce was a past volunteer of the Bargain Box and the Woman’s Exchange. She was loved and admired by her many friends and all that knew her.
Surviving is her daughter, Valerie Dodson, of England; and her faithful canine companion Cookie.
Please consider a memorial gift to Moore Humane Society, 5355 N.C. 22, Carthage, NC 28327
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wilmington is assisting the family.

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A fine man and special friend, Daniel Ross, 84, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at his home in Pinehurst, after a long illness.
A private family service will be held at Boles Funeral Home.
He was born in Long Branch, N.J., where he excelled in four sports in high school. He started caddying at the age of 11 to earn extra money for his family. By the age of 13 he had won the club caddie championship, of which he was very proud. 
He was later in the Korean War, and after the war he managed a department store in California, but had always had a dream and desire to be a golf professional. When he decided it was that time, he called a golf pro friend in Pennsylvania and was hired as an assistant. He became a Class A PGA Professional and spent the rest of his working life in that career. He excelled at teaching and was sought after by the LPGA players who made stops to seek him out for lessons and “tweaking” their swings when they were in the Philadelphia area. He worked as a pro in both Pennsylvania and Florida.
He retired to Pinehurst and remained involved in golf by being a ranger on Pinehurst No. 6 for 18 years. He was a mentor to many of the young assistant pros who passed through No. 6, sharing his golf and life experiences with them. His gentle nature and gentlemanly ways made him well-liked by all who knew him.  He loved being a ranger and always said that heaven had nothing to offer him because he had it here in Pinehurst.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Charmaine Ross; and three stepdaughters, Karen J. McKinney, Michele L. McKinney and Sharon Lee Wack. 
Dan was very instrumental in helping women achieve status within private golf clubs wherever he worked, and was a great promoter of women in the sport. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dan’s memory to The First Tee of the Sandhills, 295 Pinehurst Ave., Suite 1A, Southern Pines, NC 28387, and will be used for the “Just For Girls” programs to continue his legacy.
Online condolences may be made at www.boles
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Charles Levelle Donathan, 71, of Sanford, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at UNC Hospitals. Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford.

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