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Obituaries, September 3, 2010
DURHAM


Edward Lee Gallimore Bryan

DURHAM -- Lieutenant Commander Edward Lee Bryan, USN, retired, passed away on August 31, 2010.

A US Naval Academy graduate in '59, Lee spent six years serving in the Submarine division. After retiring from the Navy, Lee moved into the private sector. Lee was the epitome of entrepreneurship and philanthropy- stewarding his services towards helping others. He developed several companies and worked with both Duke and UNC to help develop the advancement of medical technology.

Lee is survived by a brother, Bill Bryan of Cincinnati; a sister, JoEllen Premru of Connecticut; Susan, his wife of 47 years; and four children, Kevin, Chris, Keith and Cathie. He has six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

The family has requested all donations to be made to help fund the great Hospice service that he received in lieu of flowers. Donations can be sent to: Heartland Memorial Fund, 333 North Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

Services will be held Saturday, September 4th at 11 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Durham.

Clyde Moore, Jr.





DURHAM -- Mr. Clyde Moore, Jr., 83, of 100 Spring Valley Lane, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Duke University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville Street. Burial will be at Beechwood Cemetery, Section A. Family visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Masonic rites at 6:30 to 7 p.m.

He retired from North Carolina Central University in 1993 and was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Clyde Moore, III (Patricia); grandchildren, Kellie M. Streat (Geoffrey), Corey Moore and Casey Moore; sisters, Sarah M. Felton and Jean M. Sims; sisters-in-law, Minerva Fields and Winfried Headen (Theodore).

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

Raleigh Evans Price, Jr.





DURHAM -- Raleigh Evans Price Jr., age 69, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at The Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 906 S. Roxboro St., Durham.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clementine Price; two sons, Raleigh L. Price, Kenneth L. Price; five sisters, Mrs. Helen McKinney, Mrs. Bernice Leathers, Mrs. Louise Campbell, Mrs. Velma Quick (George), Mrs. Thelma Kincy (Earl); two brothers, Clarence "Peter Rabbit" Price (Donna), Henry "Butch" Price (Gwen); nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rev. George Rowland Walls





DURHAM --Funeral services for Rev. George Rowland Walls, 61, of 3007 Cedarwood Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St. Family visitation, 1 hour prior to service.

Rev. Walls was a retired pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham County, and an accomplished Gospel singer..

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Floretta Liverpool Walls; four children, Erick D. Walls (Sakeenah), Carletha R. Walls, Alicia Richmond (Monroe) and Christopher Walls; 8 grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Nathaniel E. Wall (Ernestine) and Lonnie Baldwin (Lois); two sisters-in-law, Wilma Liverpool and Bobbye L. Simmons.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

Charles Eugene Womack

DURHAM -- Mr. Charles Eugene Womack, 88, of 426 Southerland Street, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

Mr. Womack was a native of Polk County, the son of Amos Anderson Womack and Lela White Womack. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and World War II. He retired from Southern Railroad after 30 years as an engineer. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde, Knox, Amos and Lewis Womack; and two sisters, Pearl Johnson and Edna Uhrig.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy G. Womack; daughter, Mary Beth Parker and husband, Jim of Emerald Isle; and three grandchildren, Seth Parker, Caleb Parker and Shane Parker.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Angier Avenue Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Clarence Parrish and the Rev. Kevin Byers. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., before the service at Angier Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angier Avenue Baptist Church, 2101 Angier Avenue, Durham, NC 27703 or Duke HomeCare and Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704. The family wishes to thank Beth Plonk and Shelina Wilkins with the Duke Hospice for the special care they gave Mr. Womack during his illness. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

CHATHAM


Shirley Wimer Schnetzler

pittsboro -- Shirley Wimer Schnetzler 84, died Monday August 30, at home in Pittsboro, after a brief illness.

She was born on December 24, 1925 in Cortland, N.Y. to William and Edna Wimer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend. Her home was always filled with hospitality and love.

After graduating from Cortland High School, Shirley worked at the Crescent Corset Company and later in life at the Corning Glass Works.

Most of her life was dedicated to being a homemaker, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.

She married William Paul Schnetzler in Cortland, N.Y. on August 20, 1949 to whom she recently celebrated her 61st wedding anniversary.

They resided in Cortland N.Y., White Plains, N.Y., Groton, N.Y., Corning N.Y., Franklin, and most recently have spent their last 20 years of retirement in Pittsboro.

Shirley was active in her family and friends lives.

She is survived by her husband, William Paul Schnetzler, of Pittsboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Robert Franklin; her sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Linda Schnetzler of Corning, N.Y. and Bill and Daniela Schnetzler of Mount Airy, Maryland; as well as eight grand-children, Eric Adams of Wake Forest, Stephen and Ashley Schnetzler of Elyria, Ohio, Mathew and Amy Franklin, of Winston Salem, Lisa Ellison, of Corning N.Y., and Will and Jen Schnetzler of Mount Airy, Md. She is also survived of three great grandchildren Bryon, Dylan, and Brielle; and many nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews. She was pre-deceased by 12 brothers and sisters.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held in Berkley Springs, W.Va. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your local Hospice in her name.

ORANGE


Angela Torian Kithcart

HILLSBOROUGH -- Angela Torian Kithcart was born March 12, 1966. She died September 1, 2010 in her home.

The funeral will be Sunday 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church. Burial will be in Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 1 p.m. at the church.

Survivors are husband; James Kithcart, two children; Jasmine Torian and Jameison Torian, mother Annie Frances Torian.

Arrangements by Chavis-Parker Funeral Home.

WAKE


Alexandra Mary Goehl



MORRISVILLE --Ms. Alexandra Mary Goehl, 39, of 112 Holly Creek Road, Morrisville, died Tuesday in UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill after months of declining health.

Ms. Goehl was born on 21 August 1971 in Bogota, Columbia, adopted at three years old by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goehl. Ms. Goehl was a proud graduate of East Carolina University (ECU). As an ECU graduate, she had a lifelong spirited and healthy rivalry with her brother, a graduate of North Carolina State University. Ms. Goehl was a loving person, a caregiver by nature, and, as such, she was pursuing paramedic training. She also was an active supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Father Thomas Doheny will celebrate a Liturgy of Christian Burial at noon on Saturday, 4 September 2010 at Holy Infant Catholic Church. The visitation will take place at the church for one hour prior to the liturgy. Burial will be in Brier Creek Memorial Gardens.

Ms. Goehl is survived by her father, Thomas Goehl; step-mother, Marilyn Goehl; brother, Eric Goehl; sister-in-law, Kelly Goehl; step-sister, Kimberly Gutierrez; grandfather, Art Fortier; grandmother, Catherine Goehl; as well as numerous other loving relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Goehl.

Flowers are accepted; memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Arrangements are by Clements Funeral Service.
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Obituaries, September 2, 2010
DURHAM
Olean Harris Davis



DURHAM — Funeral services for Mrs. Olean Harris Davis, 89, will be held at noon Friday at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Avenue.

Family visitation, one hour prior to service.

She was a retired LPN from UNC Hospitals and a member of First Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Clarence Davis Jr. (Hilda) and Robert Clark (Beauica); a granddaughter, Candice Morciglio; grandsons, Christopher Barnes, Darrice Daye and Robert Clark IV; one great-grandchild, Robert Clark V.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

Sue Knott

DURHAM — Mrs. Sue Knott, 60, passed away in her home on Monday, August 31, 2010.

Mrs. Knott was born in Durham County, the daughter of Marie Allen Ellis and the late Tracy Ellis. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Knott was preceded in death by her sister, Gay Turner; her brother, Tracy “Boy” Ellis; and her granddaughter, Ariel Michelle.

Mrs. Knott is survived by her husband of 43 years, William “Skeeter” Knott; her daughter, April Knott Milko and husband, Chris, and their children, Hayle and Cody; her daughter, Misty Knott Lyon and husband, William, and their children, Kaitlyn and Will; her daughter, Nikki Knott and husband, Todd Crabtree, and their children, Jayce, Logan, Chloe, Cade, and Holden; and three brothers; and one sister; along with numerous extended family members.

A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Clements Funeral Chapel, 1105 Broad St, Durham, by Chaplain Tom Hehenberger.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

The family would like to send a special “Thank you” to Janice Vaughn, Kathy Anderson, and Ronnie and Jenny Ellis for your love and support throughout the past year.

The family is being assisted in Durham by Clements Funeral Service, Inc.

Claude Conway Mack

BAHAMA — Claude Conway Mack, age 99, departed this life at Duke University Medical Center on Monday, August 30, 2010 after an extended illness.

He was born October 14, 1910 to the late John Wesley Mack and Grace Wilson Mack.

He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Mack.; three sisters, Pearl Holman, Ruth Pridgen and Juanita Shaw; one brother, Russell Mack; and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Bahama.

Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home.

Raleigh Evans Price Jr.



DURHAM — Raleigh Evans Price Jr., age 69, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at The Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church.

Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 906 S. Roxboro St., Durham.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clementine Price; two sons, Raleigh L. Price (Elnora), Kenneth L. Price (Loleta); five sisters, Mrs. Helen McKinney, Mrs. Bernice Leathers, Mrs. Louise Campbell, Mrs. Velma Quick (George), Mrs. Thelma Kincy (Earl); two brothers, Clarence “Peter Rabbit” Price (Donna), Henry “Butch” Price (Gwen); nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Charles B. Robinson Jr.

DURHAM — Mr. Charles B. Robinson Jr., 75, of 802 DaVinci St., died Monday, August 30.

His funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1102 Juniper St.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church on Friday, one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Thressa Robinson; and three children, Christi and Vince Robinson and Jenell Adams.

Arrangements by Burthey Funeral Service.

The Rev. George Rowland Walls



DURHAM — Funeral services for Rev. George Rowland Walls, 61, of 3007 Cedarwood Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St.

Family visitation, one hour prior to service.

Rev. Walls was a retired pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham County, and an accomplished Gospel singer.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Floretta Liverpool Walls; four children, Erick D. Walls (Sakeenah), Carletha R. Walls, Alicia Richmond (Monroe) and Christopher Walls; eight grandchildren; two brothers, the Rev. Nathaniel E. Wall (Ernestine) and Lonnie Baldwin (Lois); two sisters-in-law, Wilma Liverpool and Bobbye L. Simmons.

Rev. Walls will lie in state from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

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Joseph Edward King



BUTNER — Mr. Joseph Edward King, 56, of 1052 King Drive, Butner, died at his home on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

Mr. King was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late James Theodore and Margaret Reaves King. He was the owner of Budd Piper Roofing Company. He was a member of the Old Fashion Tabernacle. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela King; son, Brad King of Butner; daughter, Teresa King Bozzano of Holly Springs; two sisters, Magdalene Gallant and Judy Wrenn, both of Roxboro; and three grandchildren, Christopher Bozzano, Gabriella Bozzano and Catherine Bozzano.

A celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. Friday with visitation following until 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Online condolences may be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.
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Obituaries, September 1, 2010
DURHAM
Olean Harris Davis



DURHAM — Funeral services for Mrs. Olean Harris Davis, 89, will be held at Noon Friday at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Avenue.

Family visitation, one hour prior to service.

She was a retired LPN from UNC Hospitals and a member of First Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Clarence Davis, Jr. (Hilda) and Robert Clark (Beauica); a granddaughter, Candice Morciglio; grandsons, Christopher Barnes, Darrice Daye and Robert Clark, IV; one great-grandchild, Robert Clark, V.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

The Rev. George Rowland Walls



DURHAM — Funeral services for the Rev. George Rowland Walls, 61, of 3007 Cedarwood Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St. Family visitation, 1 hour prior to service.

Rev. Walls was a retired pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham County, and an accomplished Gospel singer..

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Floretta Liverpool Walls; four children, Erick D. Walls (Sakeenah), Carletha R. Walls, Alicia Richmond (Monroe) and Christopher Walls; 8 grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Nathaniel E. Wall (Ernestine) and Lonnie Baldwin (Lois); two sisters-in-law, Wilma Liverpool and Bobbye L. Simmons.

Rev. Walls will lie in state from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

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Joyce Harrell Hodge

SMITHFIELD - Joyce Harrell Hodge, 81, a recent resident of the Landing in Wilson, died Monday, August 30, at Wilson Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Edenton, she was the daughter of James Louis and Eva Tynch Harrell. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ray K. Hodge; and three children, Joy Blashaw and husband, Mark of Raleigh, Ben Hodge and wife, Kate Winstead Hodge of Winston-Salem, and Donna Ariosa of Raleigh. Her six grandchildren are Jamieson and Madi Blashaw, John and Eleanor Hodge, and Steven and Jennifer Ariosa. She also is survived by a sister, Carolyn Layden of Goldsboro; and a brother, James Louis Harrell Jr., of Edenton.

Joyce was a graduate of John A. Holmes High school in Edenton, Mars Hill and Meredith Colleges, and did additional study at East Carolina University. She taught public school music in Rocky Mount and Youngsville, and for many years taught private piano lessons. After retirement she was a member of the Smithfield First Baptist Church where she was active as a Sunday School class member and Dorcas class president and she participated in several musical activities and outreach programs of her mission group. As a helpmate with her pastor husband her life was filled with participation in choirs and musical leadership, piano accompaniment, and teaching of children in Sunday School.

A memorial service for Joyce will be conducted by pastor Lee Colbert at Smithfield First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday. There will be a family visitation at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma today from 7 to 9 p.m. A private interment will be at the Kenly Cemetery prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ray Keith and Joyce Harrell Hodge Divinity School Scholarship, Campbell University, PO Drawer 4050, Buies Creek, NC, 27506, and to the Smithfield First Baptist Church Building Fund, 202 South Fourth Street, PO Box 209, Smithfield, NC 27577.

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