CCI 1ST SECTION, ZONE: STATE 18:48:33 INDEX Obituaries are provided as a paid service. Notices may be edited, and all announcements become the property of The News Observer. View and place obituaries at www.newsobserver.com/obits Contact our Obituaries staff at (919) 829-4545 Bold listings indicate expanded obituaries also on this page. WAKE COUNTY Apex, Janet Robinson, 74 Jul 13 Apex Funeral Home Cary, Joan M. Edwards, 66 Jul 07 Brown-Wynne, Cary Cary, Estella Kull, 93 Jul 12 Williford F.H., Fuquay-Varina Garner, Epifanio Carbajal, 43 Jul 12 Williford F.H., Fuquay-Varina Knightdale, Mary H.
Clopton, 63 Jul 13 L. Harold Poole F.S. Morrisville, Surveda Hicks, 78 Jul 12 Albright F.H., Apex Raleigh, Derrick M. Banks, 38 Jul 09 H.D. Pope, Roanoke Rapids Raleigh, Raymond Brown, 84 Jul 12 Carlton L.
Gray F.H. Raleigh, Ernestine P. Jones, 87 Jul 10 Haywood, Raleigh Raleigh, Dorothy Bivens Ketner, 91 Jun 18 Brown-Wynne, Raleigh Raleigh, Joyce Logan, 51 Jul 12 Carlton L. Gray F.H., Raleigh Raleigh, Vincent Matroni, 51 Jul 13 Brown Wynne, Raleigh Raleigh, Emma Servance Jul 09 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, Ruth Watson Jul 11 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Wake Forest, David A. Hines, 70 Jul 11 Bright, Wake Forest Wendell, Mary S.
Steidl, 74 Jul 13 L. Harold Poole, Knightdale Zebulon, Rodger H. Barrow, 62 Jul 14 Strickland, Wendell Zebulon, Ventura Gil, 74 Jul 13 L. Harold Poole F.S. CHATHAM COUNTY Pittsboro, William M.
Atwater, 90 Jul 13 Smith F.H., Broadway DURHAM COUNTY Durham, Lynn E. Anderson, 53 Jul 11 Hall-Wynne, Durham Durham, Chai S. Atwood Jul 12 Clements F.S., Durham Durham, Brantley D. Chesson, 69 Jul 12 Wilkerson, Greenville Durham, Judith M. Creel, 79 Jul 07 Hall-Wynne, Durham Durham, Margaret E.
Fletcher, 93 Jul 13 Clements, Durham Durham, Robert s. Hays, 80 Jul 13 Hall-Wynne, Durham Durham, Estelle M. Rowland, 88 Jul 13 Hudson, Durham Durham, Helen S. Young, 68 Jul 12 Clements F.S., Durham JOHNSTON COUNTY Clayton, William House, 50 Jul 13 McLaurin Funeral Home Four Oaks, Dakoda Lee Johnson, 14 Jul 13 Rose Graham, Benson Four Oaks, Dorothy S. Smith, 85 Jul 12 Johnson F.H., Jacksonville Princeton, Mary Ann Gmytruk, 41 Jul 11 Seymour F.H., Goldsboro Selma, Annie Betts, 94 Jul 13 Parrish, Selma William Walsh, 95 Jul 14 Underwood Funeral Home ORANGE COUNTY Chapel Hill, Dr.
Robert G. Bratcher, 90 Jul 11 Chapel Hill, Christy M. Morgan, 67 Jul 12 Hillsborough, Nannie Cribb, 80 Jul 11 Clements, Durham STATE Archdale, Felecia Graham, 55 Jul 10 H.D. Pope, Rocky Mount Asheboro, Harrison G. Purvis, 68 Jul 12 Kennedy F.H., Robbins Bowden, Joseph G.
Stedman, 80 Jul 14 Rhodes, Warsaw Butner, Irma P. Sherron, 83 Jul 13 Clements F.S., Durham Clinton, William E. Grigg, 94 Jul 14 Royal-Hall, Clinton Creedmoor, George T. Emory, 82 Jul 13 Eakes F.H., Creedmoor Dudley, Rev. J.C.
Whaley, 77 Jul 13 Shumate-Faulk, Goldsboro Dunn, Delma A. Fowler, 80 Jul 11 Cromartie-Miller Lee F.H. Dunn, Irene W. Knox, 89 Jul 10 Cromartie-Miller Lee F.H. Elizabeth City, John Sawyer, 76 Jul 06 Twiford, Elizabeth City Ellerbe, Sam R.
Robbins, 82 Jul 13 McDougald F.H., Laurinburg Faison, Kenneth E. Davis, 71 Jul 13 Tyndall, Mount Olive Fayetteville, Devon M. Brown, 43 Jul 12 Herring F.H., Fayetteville Goldsboro, Aline E. Lavin, 75 Jul 13 Seymour, Goldsboro Greensboro, Richard Thorpe Jones, 91 Jul 06 Greenville, Robert Earl Brown, 63 Jul 13 Don Brown, Ayden Greenville, Ludie M. Collins, 81 Jul 13 Wilkerson, Greenville Greenville, Evelyn D.
Flynn, 68 Jul 12 Wilkerson, Greenville Greenville, Virginia K. Thompson, 95 Jul 14 Taylor-Tyson, Snow Hill Henderson, M. Champion, 19 Jul 10 Garnes Toney F.H. Henderson, Ole M. Thorpe 97 Jul 13 Garnes Toney F.H.
Henderson, Evelyn L. Woodie, 91 Jul 14 Flowers F.H., Henderson Hollister, Virginia Lou Washington, 58 Jul 11 Blaylock F.H., Littleton Jamestown, Mary S. Thornton, 86 Jul 11 Cromartie-Miller Lee, Dunn Lillington, Nadine P. Sutton, 56 Jul 14 C.E. Willie F.H., Sanford Littleton, Billy C.
Curl, 67 Jul 11 Blaylock F.H., Littleton Morehead City, Geraldine Pate, 84 Jul 12 Munden, Morehead City Morehead City, Janet H. Chestnut, 92 Jul 12 Munden F.H., Morehead City New Castle, Michael A. Harris, 52 Jul 09 H.D. Pope, Rocky Mount Oxford, Edward R. Elliott, 72 Jul 13 Eakes, Oxford Oxford, Paula F.
Roberts, 39 Jul 14 Eakes F.H., Oxford Pink Hill, Elizabeth G. Davis Jul 12 Pink Hill, Pink Hill Rocky Mount, Velda C. Baker, 88 Jul 11 Lea Pope F.H., San Antonio, TX, Sarah E. Munn, 61 Jul 13 Herring F.H., Fayetteville Sanford, Adrienne R. Lawrence Jul 13 Miller-Boles F.H., Sanford Sanford, Gladys M.
Thomas, 73 Jul 11 Rogers-Pickard F.H. Snow Hill, Paul D. Heath, 63 Jul 14 Taylor-Tyson, Snow Hill Snow Hill, Alton E. Sutton, 71 Jul 13 Taylor-Tyson F.S. Snow Hill Vass, Scott A.
Pierson, 24 Jul 12 Boles F.H., Southern Pines Whiteville, John A. Batten, 80 Jul 11 McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville Williamston, Mebel W. Roberson Jul 11 Biggs, Williamston Wilson, Richard Aliff, 56 Jul 13 Thomas-Yelverton, Wilson OUT OF STATE Dorchester, Larry D. Edmondson, 50 Jul 08 Mills F.H., Kinston Estero, FL, Mattie Lou Allen, 94 Jul 12 Johnson F.H., Rocky Mount Washington, Roosevelt Hargrove, 63 Jul 09 H.D. Pope, Rocky Mount City, Name, Age Died Arrangements SMITHFIELD William Norvel Walsh died July 14, 2010 at SECU Hospice House in NC.
Mr. Walsh was born in Rich- mond, Virginia, on December 29, 1914, the son of James Percy Walsh and Minnie Betts Walsh. His sister, Elizabeth Bruce Walsh, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rowe Walsh, and two children, Julia Walsh Narron and her husband, James Wi- ley Narron, of NC; and William Norvel Walsh, and his wife, Margaret Turner Walsh, and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Turner Walsh, all of Petersburg, Virginia; and by two step-grandchildren, Cath- erine Pelton, of Petersburg, and Wiley Narron, of His sister, Ruth Nelson Walsh, also of NC, survives him. Mr.
Walsh was a veteran of World War II, having served for years in the European and North African theaters with the Army Air Corps 315th Troop Carrier Command where he was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, he returned to work at Philip Morris, but later moved his employment to Norton Company of Worcester, Mas- sachusetts (now St. Gobain of France) until he retired. In his retirement, the Walshes enjoyed their home on the Rappahan- nock River. Visitation will be at the home of James and Julia Narron, 105 Bridge Street, Thursday, July 15th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Graveside service in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, Friday, July 16th, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of the family suggests donations to the Build- ing Fund of the First Presbyte- rian Church, North Carolina. William N. Walsh DECEMBER 29, 1914 JULY 14, 2010 RALEIGH Emma Jean Anderson Ser- vance, of 2925 Pinehurst departed this life, Friday, July 9, 2010. Fu- neral, July 16, 2010, Reedem- ing Love Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3425 Rock Quarry Road.
Inter- ment, Raleigh Memorial Park. Survivors; daughters, Karen Kamienski of Raleigh and Re- Servance of VA; son, Craig Servance of Raleigh; sister, Mel- vinne Binns of Washington, GA; brothers, Addison Anderson of Charlotte, NC, Ricky Anderson of Washington, GA and Harvey Anderson of KY; 2 grandchil- dren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, Friday, at the Church. A Lea Funeral Home Service (919) 231-1000 www.leafuneral- home.com. Emma Jean Anderson Servance MOREHEAD CITY Geraldine Pate, 84, or More- head City, formerly of Raleigh, passed away, Monday evening, July 12th, 2010 in Carteret Gen- eral Hospital.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15th, 2010, at two in Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City with Rev. Charles Royal Interment will follow in Gethse- mane Memorial Gardens. She was born July 22nd, 1925 in Oklahoma City, OK and was raised lovingly in Kansas City, MO. She moved to North Caro- lina upon her marriage to Ernest C. Pate, Jr.
on February 7th, 1948. While raising three sons, she helped Ernie throughout his foreign service career with assignments in the Philippines, Thailand, Liberia and Washing- ton, DC. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Kenneth Pate of Marion, Alan and wife, Wanda Pate of Beau- fort, Steve and wife, Lisa Pate of Willow Springs. She has grandchildren, Matthew, Zach- ary (deceased), Haley, Nicholas, and Christina two great-grand- children, Bridget and Zachary; two brothers, Jim and Phil The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.mundenfuneral- home.net Funeral arrangements made by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Geraldine Pate CHAPEL HILL Christy Morgan, 67, died peacefully at home on July 12, 2010 after a six year journey with cancer that both enriched and challenged her. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert H. Morgan and her two brothers, Frank Moyes of Boulder, CO and Peter Moyes of Highland Park, IL. Christy, born on June 12,1943, was the daughter of the late Christine and Frank Moyes of Yardley, PA, long-time Quakers, who were descendants of the founders of Germantown, PA. Christy received a BA in English from the Pennsylvania Univer- sity and an MA in Communica- tions from Temple University.
After graduation she pursued a number of editing assignments becoming the crossword puzzle Editor for Penny Press. She later spent four years in the Domini- can Republic, where she honed her golf and tennis skills, and on returning to the New York area became an executive assistant to the president of a private eq- uity After many moves around the country and internationally, she and her husband relocated to the Club in Chapel Hill in 2001. She felt it was the best move of her life and it gave her the opportunity to join with many friends involved in golf, reading, stock-picking and just having fun. There will be a memorial ser- vice at Club at 12:00 noon, Sunday, July 25. In lieu of the family is requesting donations be sent to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr.
Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607. Christy M. Morgan In Memory of Donice Maria Harbor SUNRISE SUNSET Gone are the days we once shared, but in our hearts you will always be there. The gates of Memory will never close How much we miss you, nobody knows. Ma, Grandma, Kerry, Chrissy, Alex, Tommy, Marcus, Tonya and Tavern SANFORD Adrienne Jane Robinson Law- rence, died peacefully on Tues- day, July 13, 2010 at her home, among her family, friends, ers, and music.
Born in Chicago to Adrian Ashcroft and Grace Hill Rob- inson, she attended grammar school in Chicago and high school in Indianapolis before enrolling at Indiana University in Bloomington to study music. She continued her vocal train- ing at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and went on to earn a degree in voice from Butler University. For the next several years, she taught music at Fairfax Hall Junior College in Virginia and in the Sanford City Schools. She then married Lewis Cowper Lawrence, Sr. and devoted herself to caring for her family and her home.
Mrs. Lawrence was actively involved in many areas at Saint Luke United Methodist Church, particularly the music program, of which she was a vital part. Along with being a faithful member of the choir for more than years, she served on the Music Committee and on several occasions led the choir as its interim director. For many years she sang in choral groups in Lee County, in Moore Coun- ty, and in New Hampshire. An avid reader of biography, his- tory, Dickens, and Tolkein, she was a member of the Pierian Club for the past years.
Mrs. Lawrence also was an ac- complished knitter who enjoyed projects with the prayer shawl group at Saint Luke. Her garden, especially her roses, hy- drangeas, and peonies, brought her immense joy. Always de- lighted to visit new places and learn new things, she took win- ter vacations with her sister in Florida, traveled in Costa Rica with her daughters, and made family trips to Southport. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs.
Lawrence was preceded in death by her son, Lewis Cowper Lawrence, Jr. She is survived by her daugh- ters: Grace Lawrence of Ra- leigh; Martha Lawrence of Win- ston-Salem; and Lucy Lawrence and son-in-law David Cameron of Black Mountain; her sister, Joanne Healy of Granby, CT, several nieces and a nephew. Visitation will be held at the Lawrence home on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Luke United Methodist Church.
At this time, the family wish- es to thank Dr. Ed Fuller, Dr. Chris Wood, and Donna Brown of Central Carolina Hospital, LaRue Wilson and Sally Bruton of Liberty Hospice, and care- giver Elaine Smith. Heartfelt gratitude is extended to Karen Battle, who has provided excep- tional care and genuine friend- ship for the past years. us not be grieved that this lady has died, but instead be thank- ful that this lady has Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com Miller-Boles Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serv- ing the family.
Adrienne Jane Robinson Lawrence ZEBULON Rodger Howard Barrow, 62, of Zebulon, died at home on Wednesday, July 14th, surround- ed by his loving family following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Rodger is survived by his wife, Deborah Denton Barrow with whom he shared a strong and loving bond that will be cherished forever. Rodger and Deborah were blessed with two children, their daughter, Tammy Barrow Penley of Conover, NC and their son, Marcus Warren Barrow who resides in Hender- son NC with his wife Jeannie, and beautiful daughter, Addison. He is survived by his sister, Susan Barrow Nadel and her husband, Doug Nadel of Apex, as well as his brother, Wayne Barrow, wife Linda and their daughters of New Hampshire. Rodger is preceded in death by his parents, J.
Howard Bar- row and Elsie G. Barrow of Ra- leigh. Rodger attended Needham Broughton High School in Ra- leigh, NC and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. Rodger went on to obtain an as- sociates degree in Business Ad- ministration from College in Raleigh, NC. He had a 26 year career at Square Company in Knightdale, NC and then moved on to his dream of own- ing and operating his own woodworking, wood sales, and furniture restoration business, Woodwright Shop and East Wake Hardwoods, both lo- cated in Zebulon.
His ambition was to provide the wood he could for his customers. Often he would travel to hand pick the wood planks himself. His talent and admiration for the craft of woodworking motivated him to establish the Woodwork- ers of North Carolina (WONC) Gallery where woodsmiths from all areas of North Carolina could display their handcrafted pieces. Throughout his life Rodger was active in the Zebulon com- munity as a member of the Ze- bulon and a coach for the East Wake football league (the Zebulon Mini Mights). He was president of the Carolina Mudcats Booster Club for a year and a continuous member.
His most current and valued mem- bership was with the circle of that gathered at the Corner located in downtown Zebulon. Rodger faithfully participated in the morning ritual of sharing break- fast, great stories, and cherished conversations among old and new friends. A service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, Zebulon United Methodist Church with visita- tion following the service at the same location. Rodger will be laid to rest beside his parents Saturday, 11:00 a.m., in Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of the family asks that you make donations to the Woodworkers of North Car- olina (WONC) Gallery- WONC, PO Box 25296, Raleigh, NC 27611; or Wake County Hos- pice, or Zebulon United Meth- odist Church. The family would like to ex- press their sincere appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from friends, extended family, and caregivers during his battle with cancer. We thank you for being a part of our lives and celebrating the wonderful man we all loved and cherished, Rodger Howard Barrow. Arrangements are with Strick- land Funeral Home, Wendell. Rodger Howard Barrow CARY Joan M.
Edwards, 66, died July 14, 2010. She was born in Henderson, NC on December 20, 1943. She was a resident of Cary, NC for the past 26 years and retired from Kmart. Joan is sur- vived by her husband, Wil- liam C. Edwards; chil- dren, James Allen Poole, Joanie Poole Brooks, Sylvia Poole Wil- burn and Donna Edwards Jones; grandchildren, James A.
Poole, Danielle B. Wilburn, Sa- mantha Poole, Halie C. Brooks, David H. Brooks and Mackenzie M. Jones; and brothers, Eugene Dudley and Sam Manning.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Cary. The family will receive friends from p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions in memory may be made to The ALS Association Jim Hunter Chapter, 120 Pen- marc Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27603. Condolences may be sent through www.brownwynne. com. Joan M. Edwards RALEIGH Dorothy Bivens Ketner, age 91, died in Raleigh, NC, on Fri- day, June 18, 2010.
Born July 15, 1918, to the late Columbus Albert Bivens and Elsie Kivett Bivens, she was pre- ceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Tony Clifton Ketner, four brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include her chil- dren Joan Coley of Raleigh, Toni Bellingrath of Wilmington, John Ketner of Raleigh, three grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Holy Trinity Luther- an Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607. Relatives and friends are welcome imme- diately following the service for a reception in the church fellow- ship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Luther- an Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com. Dorothy Bivens Ketner JULY 15, 1918 JUNE 18, 2010FOUR OAKS Dorothy Sanders Smith, 85, of Four Oaks, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Johnston Medical Center, A Graveside service will be held at Monday, July 19, 2010 at Coastal Carolina State Cemetery, Jack- sonville with Rev. Eddie Phenix Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her Husbands, Emer- son T. Ferrell and Arthur G.
Smith, son, Samuel T. Ferrell, parents, Adolphus Sanders and Thelma Talbot, and Brother, Morris D. Sanders. She is survived by two sons, Donald Ferrell and wife, Judy, and David Ferrell and wife, Katherine, all of Jacksonville; daughter, Ann Abner of Four Oaks; brother, Victor Carroll Sanders of Fayetteville; grand- children, Krystal Philyaw and husband, Dustin, Kim Roberts, and husband, Jamie, Richie Fer- rell and wife, Kathleen, Robbie Ferrell, Sparky Ferrell, and Alan Ferrell; and numerous great- grandchildren. Arrangements By Johnson Fu- neral Home, Jacksonville.
Dorothy Sanders Smith CLAYTON Fulton House, 50, passed away on July 13, 2010. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at McLaurin Fu- neral Home Chapel with Dr. Mark White He was preceded in death by his father, James F. House.
He is survived by his mother, Mary J. House of Cape Carteret, sister, Pam Wil- liams of Cape Carteret, daugh- ters, Baylee House House, son, Luke House all of Clayton. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with service to fol- low. In lieu of memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 35, Clayton, NC 27528.
Condo- lences may be made to the fam- ily at www.mclaurinatpinecrest. com. Arrangements by McLau- rin at Pinecrest, Funerals Cremation, Clayton. William Fulton House JANUARY 1, 1960-JULY 13, 2010 blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow WENDELL Mary Sarti Steidl, 74, of 6 Jones Market Square, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Wake Med. Mary was born February 28, 1936 in Old Boston, PA to the late Joe Sarti and Rose Men- ichello Sarti.
Funeral Mass 12:00 noon Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Catholic Church, 608 Lions Club Road, Wendell, NC 27591. Surviving: husband, Eugene A. Steidl; son, Gene Steidl and wife, Regan of Wendell; grand- children, Makenzie and Kolby; brothers, John Sarti (Sharon), Albert Sarti, Jimmy Sarti (Ger- ri), Guy Sarti (Gwen), Joseph Sarti (Julie), all of Pennsylvania; a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Dominic Sarti, Philip Sarti; sisters, Theresa Je- rock and Annie Sarti.
The family will receive rela- tives and friends from p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home. In lieu of memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210. Condolences to the family may be made at www.poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.
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