Obituaries from the Wednesday, April 30, 2008 issue of the Roxboro-Courier Times

Emma N. Carmichael

The funeral for Emma Louise Nelson Carmichael, 83, of 1405 Longhurst St., who died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Roxboro Nursing Center, was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the Brooks and White Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. John Hailey and Pastor John Howle. Burial was in the Virgilina Cemetery.

Mrs. Carmichael was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Henry Daniel and Callie Wilson Nelson.

She was a member of the Longhurst United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Walter Wyatt Carmichael; three children, Wilbert Wyatt Carmichael and wife, Cathy, Shelby Carmichael Smith and husband, R.B. and Roger Carmichael and wife, Libby, all of Roxboro; two sisters, Catherine Whitlow of Roxboro and Ida Rea Walker of Hopewell, Va., two half sisters, Frances Wheeler and Fannie Mae Walker, both of Roxboro; a half brother, Howard Nelson of Roxboro; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jay Carmichael, Wendall Carmichael, Clay Carmichael, Stephen Smith, Larry Coleman and Craig Hicks.

Memorials may be made to Longhurst UMC, 291 Providence Rd., Roxboro, NC 27573 or the Roxboro Nursing Center, 901 Ridge Rd., Roxboro, NC 27573.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

Mary H. Chambers

The funeral for Mary Hargis Chambers, 80, of 7100 Burlington Rd., Hurdle Mills, who died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at her home, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 30, in the Chambers Family Cemetery on Robert Whitfield Road, Hurdle Mills, by the Rev. Buddy Hall.

Born in Person County, Mrs. Chambers was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lonnie Pulliam Hargis. Her late husband was Charlie W. Chambers.

She was retired after 61 years as a partner in C.W. Chambers Store and Footwear Plus.

She attended Triple Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sons, C.W. Chambers Jr. and Linwood Ray Chambers, both of Hurdle Mills, James Chambers of Roxboro and Michael Chambers of Hurdle Mills; a daughter, Susan C. Burnett of Roxboro; two brothers, Leonard Hargis and Ray Hargis, both of Roxboro; a sister, Ollie Mae Wilson of Roxboro; a half-brother, Bobo Hargis of Burlington; 11 grandchildren, Wendy Chambers, Dawn Chambers, Charlie W. Chambers III, Steven Chambers, Anna Kirby, Scott Chambers, Christy King, Brant Burnett, Grey Burnett, Elizabeth Chambers and William Chambers; and two step-great-grandchildren, Jessica Smith and Joshua Holland.

Pallbearers will be Charlie W. Chambers III, Steven Chambers, Scott Chambers, Brant Burnett, Grey Burnett, Wells King and Adam Kirby.

Memorials may be made to Home Health & Hospice of Person County, 355A S. Madison Blvd., Roxboro, NC 27573.

Arrangements are by Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

Claudie P. Davis

GREENSBORO — Claudie Lea Pointer Davis, of Roxboro and Greensboro, died on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was 91.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 30, at Connally United Methodist Church, near Milton in Caswell County, N.C.

She was born to Herbert A. Pointer and Claude T. Pointer on March 25, 1917. Her youngest son, Guy P. Davis, preceded her in death in 1997.

She is survived by her son, Herbert O. Davis, of Greensboro, daughter-in-law Judith G. Davis of Richmond, grandchildren, Herbert O. Davis, junior of Greensboro, Guy P. Davis and wife, Risa, of Arnold, Md., Ann D. Legette and husband, Wade, of Greensboro, Neal G. Davis of Chesapeake, Va., Claudia D. Tetterton and husband, Sydnor, of Richmond, and Paul B. Davis and wife, Meghan, of Greensboro. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, nieces Chris S. Richardson of Roxboro and Anne A. Oakley of High Point, and nephew William W. Allgood of Chapel Hill.

The family will receive friends at Brooks and White Funeral Home, 907 Durham Road, in Roxboro from 6:00 until 7:30 on Tuesday, April 29.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Long Memorial United Methodist Church, North Main Street, Roxboro 27573 or Kids Path of Hospice, 2504 Summit Ave., Greensboro 27408.

PAID FOR BY THE FAMILY

William H. Elliott

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. — The funeral for William Henry Elliott, 52, of 3172 Bill Tuck Hwy., South Boston, Va., who died Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Halifax County, Va., will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, April 30, in Grace Baptist Church by the Rev. Jack Stewart. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Born March 12, 1956, in Halifax County, Va., Mr. Elliott was the son of John K. Elliott of Halifax and Gladys Phillips Elliott of South Boston, who survive.

He was a foreman with Climate Control Inc. and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Debra W. Elliott; two sons, William Justin Elliott and Jared Wayne Elliott, both of South Boston; a daughter, Jenna Nicole Elliott of South Boston; a stepson, Brian Epps and wife, Christi, of South Boston; three sisters, Gladys Murray of Roxboro, Patsy Brewer and Donna Talley, both of Oxford; and two brothers, Charles Danny Oakley of Scottsburg, Va. and John Randolph Elliott of South Boston.

Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home of South Boston.

Condolences may be sent to brooksfh@embarqmail.com.

James D. Epps Jr.

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. — The funeral for James David (Jimmy) Epps Jr., 94, of 3060 Dan River Church Rd., South Boston, Va., who died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at his home, will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, April 30, in the Dan River Baptist Church by the Rev. Rod Chancy and the Rev. Doug Gibson. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Epps was born Nov. 8, 1913 in Halifax County, Va., the son of the late James David and Melissa New Epps.

He was a retired sales manager with Blue Ribbon Creamery and was a member of the Dan River Baptist Church.

He was an avid golfer and was a member and 1995 inductee into the South Boston-Halifax County Sports Hall of Fame.

Surviving are his wife, Ophelia Lenora Wilmouth Epps; two daughters, Norma B. Chaney and husband, Bob, of South Boston and Scottie B. Felton of Halifax; a son James David Epps III and wife, Mary Jane, of Halifax; a stepson, Henry Cole and wife, Clevie, of Scottsburg, Va.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and six step-great grandchildren

Memorials may be made to the South Boston-Halifax County Sports Hall of Fame P.O. Box 12, South Boston, VA 24592 or to the Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home of South Boston.

Online condolences may be directed to powell@gcronline.com.

Mangum M. Martin

The funeral for Mangum Madison Martin, 79, of Glen Allen, Va., who died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1, in Calvary Baptist Church in Person County. Burial will be in the Mayo Baptist Church cemetery.

Mr. Martin was retired from employment with Henrico County, Va.,

He was a member of Goodwill Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Hattie Martin; two sons,Steve Martin and wife, Lynne, and Gil Martin and wife, Denise; a daughter, Vickie Blunt and husband, Tom; two brothers; five sisters; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be in the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the service.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2663 High Plais Rd., Roxboro, NC 27574.

Dr. Jimmie V. Morris

OXFORD — The funeral for Dr. Jimmie V. Morris, 82, of 4243 Cannady Mill Rd., Oxford, who died Friday, April 25, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Penn Avenue Baptist Church by the Rev. Willie S. Darby. Burial will be in Meadowview Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, April 30, at Wright Funeral Home.

Virginia B. Tew

KINSTON — A memorial service for Virginia Mae Brown Tew, 77, of Doctors Drive, Kinston, who died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Roxboro.

She was a bookkeeper with Harvey’s in Kinston.

Mrs. Tew was the daughter of the late Nellie Littleton Brown Smith. Her late son was Douglas Michael Tew, and her late brother was George Elliott Brown Jr.

Surviving are two daughters, Marcia Tew Byrd of Durham and Judy Tew Vickers of Roxboro; and a sister, Frances Brown Williams of Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Dr., Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834.

Arrangements are by Howard Carter Funeral Home of Kinston.