Obituaries from the Saturday, December 29, 2007 issue of the Roxboro-Courier Times

Jessie P. Bailey

The funeral for Jessie Pettiford Bailey, 88, of 1243 Dick Holeman Rd., Timberlake, who died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in Duke University Medical Center, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in New Hope Person Baptist Church by the Rev. W.L. Richardson. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of New Hope Person Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Stacey B. Riley and husband, Richard, of Durham; a son, Carlton Bailey of the home; a sister, Lottie Cameron of Virginia; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at the church.

Arrangements are by Cunningham and Nelson Funeral Home.

Mentha L. Blalock

SUMRALL, Miss. — The funeral for Mentha Lee (Mickey) Blalock, 78, of Sumrall, Miss. nd formerly of Gantt, Ala. and Person County, who died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 at her home, was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in the Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Sumrall chapel in Hattiesburg, Miss. Burial was in 1st Baptist Church of Sumrall Cemetery.

Mrs. Blalock was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Harper Jr.

She was a homemaker and a member of 1st Baptist Church of Sumrall.

Surviving are her husband, William H. (Bill) Blalock; two daughters, Vicki Daniel of Sumrall and Mari J. Bolton of Monroeville, Ala.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to a church of choice.

Carolyn Z. Boswell

GRAHAM — The funeral for Carolyn Zimmerman Boswell, 65, of 3410-B Hwy. 62 N., Burlington, who died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at the White Oak Manor of Burlington following an extended illness, was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in Union Ridge Church by the Rev. Phil Hardy. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Boswell was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Guy Stanley and Anita Chisenhall Zimmerman. Her late son was Steven Levi Boswell.

She was a homemaker and a member of Union Ridge Church.

Surviving are her husband, John Preston Boswell; three sons, Shawn P. Boswell and wife, Rhonda, of Burlington, Jeffrey Boswell and wife, Marcia, of Burlington, and Jason Boswell of Raleigh; six sisters, Marie Schwartz of Orlando, Fla., Patsy Ashby of Durham, Elizabeth Duncan of Roxboro, Kay Roberts of Burlington, Marsha Wilkins of Durham and Kim Dunn of Roxboro; a brother, Stanley Zimmerman of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Courtney, Hayley, Jos and Luc; and a great-grandchild, Addison.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Daniel R. Cameron

A memorial service for Daniel Ross Cameron, 83, who died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 due to complications related to COPD, will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Lenoir.

Born March 24, 1924 in Lee County, Mr. Cameron was the son of the late Lenna Rosser and William John Cameron.

He was married 55 years to Jane Nowell of Hickory and has three children, Jane Cameron Wagstaff of Roxboro, Daniel Ross Cameron Jr. of Wilmington and Cannon Cameron of Orlando, Fla.; and six grandchildren.

Drafted at age 18, he served in the Third Army during World War II. After his service, he played basketball and graduated from Louisburg College and attended North Carolina State University.

He was self-employed as a general contractor in Raleigh for 26 years, an active member of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, and the Lions Club. He was a founding member of Clan Cameron of North America, honoring his North Carolina Scottish heritage.

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

Macie E. Carver

The funeral for Macie Evie Carver, 90, formerly of Patterson Drive, who died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in the Roxboro Nursing Center, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in the Brooks & White Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Barry Chambers and the Rev. Stanley Carver. Burial will be in the Providence Cemetery.

Mrs. Carver was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Lem and Lonie Tingen Carver. Her late husband was Jessie Carver.

She was a member of Paschall’s Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Harris and Brenda Minnis, both of Roxboro; a son, Stanley Carver of Roxboro; two sisters, Pearlie Walker and Mabel Chambers, both of Roxboro; six grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Gene Wolfe, Adam Carden, Dustin Carden, Richie Harris, Ricky Carver, Ronnie Carver and Mike Walker.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 1655 Mt. Harmony Church Rd., Rougemont, NC 27572.

John D. Clay

A memorial service for John D. Clay, 86, of 701 Patterson Drive, who died Monday, Dec. 23, 2007 at Duke University Medical Center, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in Quinn’s Chapel A.M.E. Church by the Rev. Ben Clay.

Mr. Clay was a native of Person County.

He was a member of Quinn’s Chapel A.M.E. Church.

Surviving are two grandsons, Michael C. Clay of Albuquerque, N.M. and Lawrence Shorty of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Linda Dawson and Catherine Paylor; and a devoted companion, Ophelia Richardson of Roxboro.

Arrangements are by Cunningham and Nelson Funeral Home.

Freda W. Davis

A graveside funeral for Freda Walker (Freddie) Davis, 85, of 621 Ruff Davis Rd., who died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the home of her son, Terry Davis, in Oxford, was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in the Davis Family Cemetery on Ruff Davis Road by the Rev. Martin Hall.

Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Samuel and Euphemia Rhew Walker. Her late husband of 63 years was David Lewis (D.L.) Davis. Her late sisters were Ruth W. Clayton, Clara W. Clayton and Edna W. Oakley, and her late great-granddaughter was Ryan B. Davis.

She was a member of the Rock Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Terry W. Davis and wife, Ann, of Oxford and Robert Bob Davis and wife, Susan, of Roxboro; a daughter, Gay D. Chambers and husband, Nelson, of Roxboro; two sisters, Valinda W. Slaughter and Bobbie Jean Clayton, both of Roxboro; five grandchildren, Andy Davis, Jennifer Meeks, Mark Chambers, Emily Davis and Erin Davis; and four great-grandchildren, Morgan Davis, Jackson Meeks, Haylee Chambers and Amanda Chambers.

Pallbearers were Andy Davis, Ronald Long, Steve Meeks, Mitchell Lowery, Reed Marston, James Donald Davis, Brent Bogue and and Urel Gillis.

Michael Lowery and Paul Setzer served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Community Homecare and Hospice, 1242 Dabney Dr., Henderson, NC 27536.

Arrangements were by Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Louise L. Day

The funeral for Louise Long Day, 98, of 231 Charles Cir., who died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 in Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, 2007 in Long Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. T.R. Miller. Burial will be in the Burchwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Day was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Charlie E. and Roxanne Phelps Long. Her late husband was Burlie T. Day. Her late grandson was Burley Day III.

She was a long-time volunteer with the bloodmobile for many years and had worked at Peebles Department Store. She also served as the secretary/treasurer for the Roxboro Laundry Co.

She was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Burley Thomas (Tommy) Day Jr. and wife, Nancy, of Roxboro; two grandchildren, J. Bradley Day and Kimberlyn Day, both of Roxboro; and four great-grandchildren, McKendree Day, Barrett Day, Mary Catherine Day and Leanna Day.

Pallbearers will be Lacy Brooks Long, Dan Hawkins, Darrell Moore, Bruce Moore, Jimmy Edwards, Charles Edwards and Larry Oakley.

Bobby Long and Leon Long will be honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be in the Harris Fellowship Hall of the church for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be made to the General Fund at Long Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 310, Roxboro, NC 27573 or to the Extended Care Unit of Person Memorial Hospital, 615 Ridge Rd., Roxboro, NC 27573.

Arrangements are by Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Elnora Y. Dunn

SEMORA — The funeral for Elnora Marie Yancey Dunn, 72, of Semora, who died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2007 at the Brian Center in Yanceyville, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 29, in St. Mark Baptist Church by the Rev. Herbert Pettiford. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Born on December 22, 1935, in Halifax County, Va., Mrs. Dunn was the daughter of the late Ed and Victoria Jennings Yancey.

She was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, John J. Dunn; a son, John Woody of South Boston, Va.; two brothers, Henry Yancey of Alton, Va. and Alexander Yancey of Baltimore, Md.; five sisters, Helen Goode and Betty Walton, both of Roxboro, Susie Yancey, Mattie Harris and Lillie Williams, all of Baltimore, Md.; and two granddaughters, Dominek Brandon and Cheryl Woody.

Arrangements are by Jeffress Funeral Home.

Brenda W. Garner

The funeral for Brenda Kaye Whitt Garner, 62, of 66 Hager’s Ridge Rd., who died Wednesday, Dec. 26 at her home, was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in Antioch Baptist Church by the Rev. David Chambers and the Rev. Herbert Brown. Burial was in the Person Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Garner was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Eddie Carlton and Edna Lacks Whitt. Her late husband of 31 years was Alfred Ray Garner. Her late sister was Kathleen Whitt, and her late brothers were James, Malcolm and Clyde Whitt.

She was retired from Northern Telecom and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly Garner Roberson and husband, James, and Kendra Garner Pope and husband, David, all of Leasburg; three brothers, Danny Whitt, Joe Whitt and Carlton Whitt; and two grandchildren, Kaleb Pope and Kaitlyn Roberson.

Pallbearers were Kippy Blanks, Robbie Harris, William Paul, Adam Rouse, Darrell Seamons and Keith Whitt.

Memorials may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 677 Antioch Church Rd., Timberlake, NC 27583.

Basil W. Garrett Jr.

NEW BERN — A memorial service for Basil (Buck) Wilkerson Garrett Jr., 64, of New Bern, who died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at his home, was conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel, Greenville.

Mr. Garrett was a native of Roxboro, the son of the late Basil Wilkerson and Dorothy Reeves Garrett.

He attended Roxboro schools, East Carolina University and Croft Business School in Durham.

For 25 years he was a tobacco buyer for J. P. Taylor Co.

For the past 12 years he had made his home in New Bern.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Sandra Porter Garrett; two sons, Basil Todd Garrett and wife, Susan, and James Reeves Garrett, all of Wilmington; a sister, Pet Garrett Spears of Roanoke Rapids; and three grandchildren, Elle Alexandra Garrett and Basil Wilkerson Garrett III and Johnathan Reeves Garrett.

Memorials may be made to the Craven County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561 or Brain Injury Association of NC, 202 E. Arlington Blvd., Suite T, Greenville, NC 27834.

Bryan M. Green

Bryan McNeil Green, 41, of 212 N. Main St., Suite 3A, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 at Person Memorial Hospital.

Born in Person County, Mr. Green was the son of Juanita Short Green of Roxboro, who survives, and the late Clyde Eugene Green.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother is a brother, Gary Eugene Green of Apex.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Linda F. Hatchett

The funeral for Linda Faye Hatchett, 54, who died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pa., will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Jesse Timberlake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ms. Hatchett was a native of Person County.

Surviving are two daughters, Camisha Winstead of Durham and Kalisha Hatchett of Philadelphia; a son, Malik Hatchett of Philadelphia; six sisters, Hilda H. Crawley of Semora, Kathleen Riley, Babbie H. Williams, Vanessa H. Rogers and Iris Gunn, all of Durham, and Tracey Hatchett of Roxboro; four brothers, Robbin O. Hatchett of Manassas, Va., Dennis Hatchett, Danny Hatchett and Kerry Hatchett, all of Roxboro; and six grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at Cunningham and Nelson Funeral Home.

Lelia P. Pennington

The funeral for Lelia Frances Painter Pennington of Timberlake who died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in Helena Primitive Baptist Church by Elder David Minter, Steve Chandler and Pastor Jack Moody. Burial will be in the Painter Family Cemetery.

Born in Person County, Mrs. Pennington was the daughter of the late Weldon and Roxie Long Painter. Her late husband was Clifton Pennington.

She was a homemaker and a member of Helena Primitive Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and treasurer for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Lois Fergerson and husband, Julian, of Raleigh and Betty Harris and husband, Donald, of Prospect Hill; a sister, Pauline P. Cash of Timberlake; five grandchildren, David William Howerton, Stephen Clifton Howerton, Jason Lee Howerton, Teresa Griffin and Deborah Snow; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be nephews Richard Cash, Curtis Cash, Billy Painter, Brad Dunn, Danny Painter and Bobby Painter.

Jerry Painter and Roger Dunn will be honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at Brooks & White Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Home Health & Hospice of Person County, 355A S. Madison Blvd., Roxboro, NC 27573 or Helena Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Steve Chandler, 236 Seven Pier Rd., Leasburg, NC 27291.

Nellie S. Pixley

The funeral for Nellie Sue Satterfield Pixley, 76, formerly of Boston Road, who died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at the Roxboro Nursing Center, was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in Mill Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Brian Hager and the Rev. Tommy Robertson. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Pixley was a native of Person County, the daughter of the late Cable and Sadie Russell Satterfield. Her late husband was Linwood C. Pixley.

She was a former employee of Peebles Department store and was retired from Wal-Mart.

She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son Gary Pixley and wife, Connie, of Roxboro; a sister, Jean Tolley of Raleigh; and a grandson, Joseph Pixley of Raleigh.

Memorials may be made to the Mill Creek Baptist Church, 1890 Mill Creek Rd., Roxboro, NC 27574.

James R. Ruffin

The funeral for James Robert Ruffin, 83, formerly of Roxboro, who died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, in the Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in the Lawson Chapel Baptist Church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Corean Smith Ruffin; four children, Gwenevere Lete Ruffin of Decatur, Ga., Sheri Denise Ruffin of Bronx, N.Y., Kevin Aundre Ruffin of Scotch Plains, N.J., and Chelsey James Ruffin of Medford Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, Charles Ruffin of Conyers, Ga.; four sisters, Gladys Lea Brown of Stone Mt., Ga, Juanita Reese of Atlanta, Ga., Christine Rayner of Plantation, Fla. and Bertie Mae Mullins of Piscataway, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.