Matthew Haywood Mills, 73, of Southern Pines, died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Boles Funeral Home, in Southern Pines. A graveside service will follow at 1:15 p.m., at Bethesda Cemetery, in Aberdeen, with pastor Randy Thornton officiating.
Matthew was the longtime owner of Matthew Mills Plumbing. He was the first of eight children of the late Mayor Eutice Mills, and Virginia (Butner) Mills.
Matthew was a U.S. Army veteran and always had stories to tell about that, as well as the other places he had lived far and wide, or had visited. He was quite gregarious, and a natural dancer.
As a “senior superlative” at Aberdeen High, he was voted “Best-All-Around.”
He enjoyed visiting family and making his evening rounds and chatting with people. He loved his fast cars, and all sports and politics. He was someone never to be challenged on dates and scores, because his memory was like a steel trap.
Mr. Mills is survived by three brothers, John Mills, of Pinebluff, Arthur Mills, of Raleigh, and Jeff Mills (Jane), of Aberdeen; four sisters, Marilyn Bridgeman (Melton), of Southern Pines, Priscilla Abbitt (William), of Richmond, Va., Sarah Thornton (Randy), of Pinehurst, and Maggie Thompson (Brad), of Fuquay-Varina; seven nieces and nine nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pinebluff United Methodist Church, 275 E. Philadelphia Ave., Pinebluff, NC 28373.
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.
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Obituary for Gerald Carlson
Gerald “Jerry” Carlson, of Pinehurst, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at his home.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Carol; his son, Chris and wife, Alison; and precious granddaughter, Samantha.
Jerry was born in Connellsville, Pa., and always enjoyed the adventures of travel and living in numerous parts of the country. He attended Penn State University and was an ardent sports fan.
Jerry was an accomplished tennis player and a friendly, good and outgoing man. He worked in sales and marketing for most of his career.
The family sincerely thanks FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care for their kindness and support during this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory.
Cape Fear Crematory is assisting the family.
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Obituary for Mattie B. Martin
Mattie Lee Blue Martin, 83, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, in Pinehurst.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at Southern Pines Primary School, 1250 W. New York Ave, Southern Pines, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be at the school from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
She is survived by four sons, Jehue Collins Sr., Leroy Martin (Carolyn), Garrett Martin Sr., Larry Martin (Linda); 17 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Solid Rock Holiness Church, P.O. Box 463, Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Pugh and Smith Funeral Home, Carthage.
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Obituary for John K. Henne
John K. Henne, 88, of Titusville, Pa., died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at his home in Lynchburg, Va., where he had been living with his life-long friend, Todd Olsen, and Todd’s loving family.
Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Henne was born May 5, 1924, in Titusville, to George M. and Jeanette Kraffert Henne. Mr. Henne was a descendant of Jonathan Titus, for whom Titusville is named.
A graduate of Loomis Chafee Preparatory, John earned a sociology degree from Haverford College in 1947 and a second degree (teaching) from Edinburgh University. He taught seventh- and eighth-grade English and served as varsity golf coach in the Titusville public school for 17 years. John remains revered by countless students from whom he expected great things and for whom he opened new worlds beyond Titusville.
In 2007, John was awarded an honorary doctor of education degree from Lynchburg College in Virginia in recognition of his generous and loyal support of Lynchburg College athletic programs and his continuing dedication and commitment to the education and enrichment of young people.
John Henne traveled the world, enjoying life-long friendships in all corners of the globe. However, no matter how far his travels took him, his heart and passion remained centered at 332 W. Oak St., his childhood home, in the city he revered. In addition to travel, John was passionate about cars, the faster the better.
John shared his love for Titusville through life-long support of countless Titusville-based organizations that benefited from his financial support and personal vision. He was a benefactor to more than 60 charities, including the Titusville Hospital, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, Penn State The Behrend College, Clarion University, Haverford College, Lynchburg College and the Drake Well Museum, which honors the world’s first oil well.
Through philanthropy, John combined his passion for global travels and education. He was especially proud of the John Henne Study Abroad Endowment at Penn State The Behrend College, which helps support deserving students who wish to study internationally. He also started the John Henne Scholarship program for students from the Titusville school district who wish to continue their education after high school.
John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by an adopted son, Auggie; and his brother Joe Henne. John is survived by nieces, nephews, his first cousin, Nancy Kraffert Russo and her husband Dr. Francis R. Russo, and the family of his life-long friend, Todd Olsen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Drake Well Museum.
Online condolences may be made at www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Lawton Langston Foushee, Jr
Lawton Langston Foushee, Jr., 75, of Sanford, passed away on November 8, 2012 at Central Carolina Hospital.
He was born on September 18, 1937 to the late Lawton, Sr. and Vera Foushee.
Lawton proudly served in the USAF from 1956-1961. During his time in the Air Force he was assigned to “Presidential Aircraft Maintenance” and specialized in maintenance and trip preparation of aircraft assigned to convey the President of the United States and high ranking military and cabinet level civilians. After his service in the Air Force he went on to work for a Pontiac dealership and then went on to work for Group 44 racecars, where he later retired from in 1997.
He is survived by his brother; Gerald Ray Foushee; sister, Joan Foushee Lunsford; niece, Deborah Leigh Lunsford and nephew, Delano A. Lunsford; great-nieces, Amelia, Deanna and Sara and one great great nephew, Toby Alian.
A visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-4:00PM at the Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. A graveside service will be held on Monday 12:00 noon at Buffalo Cemetery.
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Obituary for Denelda Arleen Musharey Moore
Denelda Arleen Musharey Moore, 87, of Cameron, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Pinelake Health and Rehab in Carthage. Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, of Vass.
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Barbara May Drzewicki
Barbara May Drzewicki, 68, of Sanford, passed away on November 8, 2012 at Duke University Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan to the late James and Myrtle Fleming.
She is survived by her husband; John Edward Drzewicki, Sr.; two daughters, Jessie Croom and her husband John and Dawn Rodriguez and her husband Zerro; three sons, John Drzewicki, Jr., James Drzewicki and his wife Lesley and Gary Drzewicki and his wife Melissa; two brothers, James and Joe Fleming and one sister, Caroline Edler; Also survived by 8 grandchildren.
Family will receive friend’s at Sanford Community Church on Sanford Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00
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Obituary for James Albert Kilpatrick
James Albert Kilpatrick, 87, of Seven Lakes, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at his residence in Seven Lakes.
Jim was born on August 8, 1925, in New Carlisle, Ohio, and grew up in Tipp City, Ohio, where his father was a veterinarian. Jim had a younger brother, John, who is now deceased. After graduation from high school, where he was class president, Jim joined the U.S. Navy and served for 3 1/2 years. He then started college at Ohio State where he met his wife, Ellie, and they were married for 65 years.
Jim has three children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His daughter, Gail Lee, and her husband, Chris Whitis, are the parents of two children and three grandchildren. Jim’s son, Andy, and his wife, Mary, have two daughters. His daughter, Leslie, and her husband, Andre Van Ekeris, have a daughter and a son.
In Ohio, Jim was a successful businessman, the owner and operator of Kilpatrick Heating and Cooling for 30 years. Jim was a member of the Tipp City Rotary Club with a perfect attendance record. He served also as their president for several years.
Jim also served his community as a board member of the Monroe Federal Savings and Loan. He was a Boy Scout in his youth and became a leader when he saw a need in his hometown. One of his favorite things was when he helped the Scouts take canoe trips down the nearby Great Miami River, teaching the boys the correct way to handle a canoe.
Jim and Ellie retired to Seven Lakes in 1989, and he became quite active in Habitat for Humanity, building houses for people who needed a “hand up” not a “hand out”.
In 2009, Jim was honored by Habitat and Moore County as the “Volunteer of the Year”, for 18 years of faithful service. Jim was a starter-ranger for many years at Pinewild Country Club Golf Course.
Staying busy and involved was very important to Jim. He worked with his partner, Larry Auckland, on the second major expansions of the Chapel in 1997, when the little Chapel in the Pines went from seating 80 to seating 275.
Jim was a loving family man with a cheerful outlook on life, a very honest, easy going and likeable man. Many of you knew him as “the Tin Man,” a nickname he acquired while working for Habitat installing the metal work under the eaves on the houses.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at the Chapel in the Pines in Seven Lakes with the Rev. Don Welch and the Rev. Fran Stark officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in memory of James Kilpatrick to the Chapel in the Pines at 2125 Seven Lakes South, Seven Lakes, NC 27376 or the Habitat For Humanity of N.C. Sandhills at 2268 NC 5 Highway, Aberdeen, NC 28315
On line condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes is serving the family.
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David Witt McFarland
, 41, of Sanford, passed away on November 7, 2012 at Duke Medical Center.
Born on December 2, 1970 to Lacy McFarland and Joan Collins.
David was an avid fisherman and was a civil war enthusiast. He pursued learning and was open to the world and all its phenomenon’s. David was always reading a book. He was a humble and kind spirited man, who loved his family and his country.
He was predeceased by his best friend, Chad Bunnell.
In addition to his parents, Joan and Lacy he was survived by his daughter; Angelica Lauren; life-long Love, JoAnna Leake; one sister Pamela Peele and her husband Freddy and their children Matthew Peele and Brandie Oldham and her husband Michael and great nephews, Jason, Chase and Carson; two brothers, Delmar Witt and his daughter Allyson; Jimmy Witt his wife Leslie and their daughters, Brianna and Macie. He is also survived by many, many other loving family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, from 6:00-8:00PM at the Miller- Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday 2:00PM with burial following at Buffalo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 in David’s name.
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Obituary for Sadie Martindale Whitesell
Sadie Martindale Whitesell, 94, of Robbins, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Peak Resources-Pinelake, in Carthage. Loflin Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ramseur.
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Obituary for Thelma Mae Davis Williams
Thelma Mae Davis Williams, 84, of Eagle Springs, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Big Oak Christian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Jimmy Shirlen officiating. The family received friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Phillips Funeral Home, Star.
She was born in Moore County to Wiley Carson and Mary Mae Britt Davis, and was a retired silk mill employee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert K. Williams; and son Cecil E. Williams.
She is survived by her daughters, Treva Williams, of Havelock, Iris J. Williams, of Eagle Springs, and Judy Roach, of Eagle Springs; son Leland Williams, of Robbins; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.phillipsfh.com.
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Obituary for The Rev. Michael Blackston
The Rev. Michael Blackston, of Raeford, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, in Pinehurst. Simon Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
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Obituary for W. Battle Wall Jr.
W. Battle Wall Jr., 89, of Pinehurst, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Forestville Methodist Church, in Lilesville.
Mr. Wall is survived by his wife, Bettye Braswell Wall; two sons, W. Battle Wall III, of Charlotte, and Arthur Wall, of Wadesboro; five stepchildren, David Braswell and Dr. Laura Braswell, of Atlanta, Robert Braswell, of Hickory, Anne Heldreth, of Charlottesville, Va., and John Braswell, of Hendersonville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bettie Elaine Davidson, of Rockingham.
Memorials may be made to Forestville Methodist Church, Lilesville.
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Helen Ruth Cole
Helen Ruth Cole, age 92, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Helen Ruth Cole was born in Pinehurst, January 1, 1920. She served as a secretary in the Air Force in World War II and received her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She worked as a church educator and later as an early childhood specialist with the Moore County Department of Social Services. She was active in the Temperance Smith Alston chapter of the DAR and held offices at both the district and state levels.
She is survived by two nieces, Patricia Biggers Schaaf and husband Dr. William Schaaf of Gloucester, NC and Diane Cole Chapin and husband Dr. Robert Chapin of Prescott, Connecticut; and several great-nieces and –nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hulon and Helen Cole; two brothers and one sister
A Graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Revs. Homer Phifer and Bill Clark officiating.
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Dorothea B. Wallrath
Dorothea B. Wallrath, 85, died peacefully Friday, November 9, 2012. Dorothea was born December 17, 1926 to Richard and Charlotte Breuhammer near Wehlau, East Prussia, Germany.
As a teenager Dolly and family were forced to leave their home as WWII disrupted their lives. Eventually ending up in Bremen, Germany she was able to start a new life after the war. In 1966, her mother decided to move to the US and the family immigrated to join up with Gerda, her sister, who had left Germany as a war bride many years earlier. Once arriving in the US, Dolly, husband Hans and son Michael lived in Cary, NC, Star, NC and Los Angeles, CA before settling in Pinehurst in 1976 where Hans and Dolly started their own business.
Dolly enjoyed sewing, horseback riding, travelling, and theater and was passionate about animals. The family always included cats and dogs. At one point, she tried to raise German Dachshunds but could not bring herself to sell the puppies, so the family grew even larger. Later in life, Hans and Dolly discovered their love for ballroom dancing where they made lots of new friends.
She is survived by her devoted husband Hans-Joachim Wallrath, son Michael Alexander and wife Jean of Wilmington, granddaughters Melanie Alexander of West End, Kelly A. Vaughan and husband Charles of Raleigh and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Alfred and sister Gerda B. Pleasants.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moore Humane Society at moorehumane.org.
A memorial service will be held at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines on Friday November 16th at 2:00PM.
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Obituary for Eliana R. Portfilio
Eliana Rose Portfilio, infant daughter of Paul and Renee Portfilio, of Pinehurst, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at UNC Children’s Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the St. Anthony of Padua Church Cemetery.
Eliana Rose is survived by her loving parents; her twin brother, Giuseppe Paul; her paternal grandparents, Anthony Portfilio, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Helen Portfilio, of Sanborn, N.Y., her maternal grandparents, Dale and Andrea Schmidt, of Seven Lakes; nine aunts and uncles; and 11 cousins.
Online condolences may be made at www.boles
funeralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.
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Obituary for James W. McDougal
James W. McDougal, 78, of Carthage, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, with the Rev. Angela Davis and the Rev. V.D. Dowdy officiating. Wake will be Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Pugh and Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. McDougal is survived by his daughter, Maria Roseboro; and one brother, Billy McDougal.
Pugh and Smith Funeral Home, Carthage, is assisting the family.
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Barbara Maples
Barbara Maples of Southern Pines died Tuesday November 13, 2012 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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Jewel Carroll Greenwood
Jewel Carroll Greenwood, age 75 of Burlington, NC died on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC.
Jewel was born on April 18, 1937 to the late Chester A. Carroll and Rethia Irene Wright Carroll. She loved to rescue dogs and care for them.
She is survived by two sisters: Ruth Colombo and husband Bob of Sanford, NC and Grace Moore of Pittsboro, NC; a brother, BJ Carroll and wife Anne of Greensboro, NC; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Lynn Greenwood.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Sanford with Pastor Rudy Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Chapel Cemetery in Tramway.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to a local animal charity of your choice.
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Obituary for Hester S. Boyles
Hester Irene S. Boyles, 93, of Shannon, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, in Pinehurst.
Interment was at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Raeford Cemetery. The family received relatives and friends between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Antioch Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. David Hudson and CRE Herman T. Autry officiating.
Mrs. Boyles was born in Stokes County, to the late Windfield and Sarah Jones Setliff. She was a member of Antioch Presbyterian Church, where she received the Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership in 2002. Mrs. Boyles enjoyed serving her family and community through baking desserts and sharing her gifts with others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Boyles; three brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Carole Elkins (Cliff), of Lexington, S.C., and Jane McGugan (Danny), of Shannon; two sons, Johnny Boyles, of Fayetteville, and Michael Boyles (Joyce), of Apex; a sister, Verna Lea Allen, of King; eight grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, C/O Nancy Johnson, 2076 Gold Hill Road, Shannon, NC 28386.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumpler funeralhome.com.
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