Obituaries from the Wednesday, January 16, 2008 issue of the Roxboro-Courier Times

Hattie L. Chavis

The funeral for Hattie Lois Chavis, 75, of 6565 Hurdle Mills Rd., Hurdle Mills, who died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at Durham Regional Hospital, was conducted at noon Monday, Jan. 14, in Lattisville Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. George Crews III. Burial was in the Mt. Zion AME Church cemetery in Hillsborough.

Surviving are her husband James O. Chavis; a son, Stanley D. Chavis and wife, Doris, of Mobile, Ala.; two sisters, Beulah Beasley and Sallie Jenning, both of Cedar Grove; and four grandchildren.

Morris W. Drumwright

The funeral for Morris W. Drumwright, 78, of 5252 Woodsdale Rd, who died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2008 at his home, was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Allen Chapel AME Church by the Rev. Milton Battle. Burial was in the Bailey Chapel AME Church cemetery.

Surviving are five daughters, Brenda Ann Drumwright, Edith Drumwright O'Brient, Ramona Sylvia Drumwright, Sandra Devone Drumwright and Cynthia Drumwright, all of Roxboro; two sons, Morris W. Drumwright and Michael Drumwright, both of Roxboro; three sisters, Druecille Bond and Willie Mae Rogers, both of Bowie, Md. and Frances Whitaker of Raleigh; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Ann Baker Gupton

PAMPLIN, Va. — A memorial service for JoAnn Baker Gupton, 55, of Pamplin, Va., who died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at her home, was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the Watkins, Cooper & Lyon Funeral Home chapel, in Clarksville, Va., by the Rev. Bill McEntire.

Mrs. Gupton was the daughter of the late Ollie Mae Baker.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Frank A. Gupton; a daughter, Tammie Williams and husband, Rusty, of Wilton; a brother, Ricky Brantley of Roxboro; and two grandchildren, Janey and Wesley Williams.

William B. Hayward

A memorial service for William Barr (Bill) Hayward, 72, of 2686 Leasburg Rd., who died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at his home, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the home of his son, James Hayward, 2844 Leasburg Rd., Roxboro, by Charles Bullock.

Born in Emporium, Pa., Mr. Hayward was the son of the late John Barr and Geraldine Hemphill Hayward.

He was retired from the U. S. Air Force after a career of 25 years. He rose to the rank of senior master sergeant and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He later retired as branch manager of Hobart Corp. in San Diego, Calif.

He moved to Roxboro in 2003 and had enjoyed living here for the past five years. He had a great concern for the environment and was an animal lover.

He was a Bahá'í.

Surviving are his wife, Pamela Triggs Hayward; two sons, James Barr Hayward of Roxboro and Stuart Charles Hayward, of Encinitas, Calif.; a daughter, Linda Joy Hayward Emerson of Bishop, Calif.; a brother, John Hayward of Ashville, N.Y.; two sisters, Becky Hayward of Durham and Anne Griffin of Sanford; and a grandson, Shaun Hiloki Barr Hayward.

Visitation will follow the service at the home of his son.

Memorials may be made to the Farm Ventures, c/o Person County Group Homes, 202 N. Main St., Roxboro, NC 27573.

Arrangements are by Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Clifton D. Hester

The funeral for Clifton Daniel Hester, 50, of 1335 Dick Holeman Rd., Timberlake, who died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Clyde Glass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Deborah J. Hester; a daughter, Euneekia C. Hester of Timberlake; a brother, James A. Hester of Roxboro; three sisters, Betty S. Smith of Semora, Barbara H. Anderson of Baltimore, Md. and Erma H. Faulkner of Semora; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 16 at Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home.

Tony R. Outlaw

The funeral for Tony Ricky Outlaw, 51, of 538 Outlaw Rd., who died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in New Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Dorwin L. Howard. Burial will be in the Peace Memorial Cemetery.

Surviving are his mother, Augusta W. Outlaw of the home; four sisters, Evangeline Brown of Bronx, N.Y., Brenda Scott and Wanda Jay, both of Roxboro and Eloise Everette of Durham; and three brothers, Cornell Outlaw of Halifax, Va., Edwin Outlaw and Christopher Outlaw, both of Roxboro.

Arrangements are by Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Service.

John K. Poole

The funeral for John Knight (Jack) Poole, 83, of 13301 Virgilina Rd., who died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at his home, was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in High View Baptist Church by Pastor Tommy Faust. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born in Halifax County, Va., Mr. Poole was the son of the late James Link and Mary Holt Poole. His late brother was Barton Poole, and his late sister was Gladys Madden.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II.

He was retired from Burlington Industries and attended High View Baptist Church.

He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreing Wars, and he also was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Lucy Stigall Poole; two sons, Jimmy Earl Poole and wife, Eady, of Rocky Mount and John K. Poole Jr. and wife, Lynn, of Hillsborough; a daughter, Sandi Hughes and husband, Donnie, of Halifax, Va.; a sister, Joyce Davis of Greensboro; and four grandchildren, Jay Poole, Heath Crews, Seth Poole and Lesli Hughes.

Pallbearers were Jay Poole, Heath Crews, Seth Poole, Charles (Buck) Glasscock, Alvin Dickerson, Tommy Ramsey, Tim Gentry and Wright Whitlow.

Herbert Overby and Rommie Lee Adcock were honorary pallbearers.

Thomas W. Riley

The funeral for Thomas Wesley Riley, 83, of 152 Overby Riley Rd., who died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Grace United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ross Thompson and the Rev. Stanley Carver. Burial was in the Providence Baptist Church cemetery.

Mr. Riley was a native of Durham County, the son of the late Austin Mitchell and Lula Smith Riley. His late son was Terry Gene Riley. His late brother was Austin Smith Riley and his late sisters were Gladys L. Riley, Willie E. Riley and Carrie R. Tatum.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and earned the Purple Heart.

He was retired from Sprint Centel, and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Pearl Reaves Riley; three sons; Andy Riley and wife, Deborah, of Hurdle Mills, Donald (Smiley) Riley and Randal Riley and wife, Anita, all of Roxboro; a daughter: Joyce R. Robertson of Roxboro; a daughter-in-law: Delores W. Riley of Roxboro; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Andy Riley, Chad Riley, Chris Robertson, Jason Riley, Justin Riley, Kevin Robertson and Stevie Robertson.

Ada M. Williams

The funeral for Ada Mae Williams, 73, of 3285 Hurdle Mills Rd., who died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. in Shady Hill Missionary Baptist Church by Dr. James A. Richmond. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Gail Lipscomb and Angela Denise Daye, both of Roxboro; a son, Michael Orlando Williams of Danville, Va.; and a brother, Allie Lee Cash of Baltimore, Md.

Arrangements are by Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home.