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Archives for February 2009

Randy Williams, Sr.

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James Randolph "Randy" Williams, 81, died unexpectedly Friday at UNC Hospital. A native of Headland, Ala., he was born September 18, 1927 to the late Charles E. and Greta Cowart Williams. After discharge from the U.S. Army in 1947, Mr. Williams moved to Chapel Hill, enrolled in UNC and graduated in 1950 with a B.S. degree in Commerce. He spent the majority of his career as a letter carrier with the Chapel Hill post office, retiring in 1987. He also enjoyed greeting people at his second job at Continue Reading »

Henry Hank Sasser Holder

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Henry "Hank" Sasser Holder, 79, died at home Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Dillon, SC. Born in Greensboro, NC, on July 3, 1929, he was the son of the late John R. Holder and Junia Sasser Holder. He was in the printing industry for more than 40 years and retired as Plant Manager for Holladay Tyler Printing Corporation of Rockville, MD. Hank served in the U.S. Army from 1946 – 1949 with the 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and was awarded the WWII Victory Continue Reading »

Caroline Royall Mayes Breedlove

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CAROLINE ROYALL MAYES BREEDLOVE OXFORD- Caroline Royall Mayes Breedlove, age 84 a resident of Oxford, died Wednesday February 25, 2009. She was a native of Granville Co. and was the daughter of the late John Brent Mayes, Jr. and Mary Royall Hancock Mayes. Mrs. Breedlove was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. She was a graduate of Oxford High School where she was class Valedictorian, attended Greensboro College, where she excelled in Equestrian Continue Reading »

Penny Ray Gooch Holloway

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Penny Ray Gooch Holloway, 89, formerly of 1404 Norton Street, Durham, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1737 Hillandale Road, Durham. The services will be followed by a reception in Johnson Hall at the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Hall Wynne Funeral Home, Durham. At other times the family will be at the home of Doug and Camille Marlowe. Penny was born on Continue Reading »

Clayton Pearliman Marshall

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Mr. Clayton Pearliman Marshall, 91, formerly of Marshall Road, Pittsboro, died February 24, 2009 at Blue Ridge Health Care Center in Raleigh. Mr. Marshall was born in Chatham County on December 7, 1917, the son of H.M. and May Lutterloh Marshall. He was educated in Chatham County, and following graduation from high school, he was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock, where he retired as a welding supervisor. Mr. Marshall was a long time, faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Continue Reading »

Blanche Clanton Joines

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Blanche Clanton Joines, 86, of Chapel Hill died Monday, February 23, 2009, at the UNC Hospitals. She was born in Iredell County to John Andrew and Carrie Gentle Clanton, and was widow of John Elree "Fraley" Joines of Moravian Falls. She was a member of Orange United Methodist Church. Surviving her are two daughters, Carol J. Ludwig and husband Ross of Hillsborough, and Joyce J. Newman of Fountain, NC; a son, Jerry D. Joines and wife Carolyn of Graham; and a granddaughter, Rachel Sivalia of Continue Reading »

Robert King

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Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Ps. 116: 15 Robert King, Jr., died at Durham Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 22. He was born in Richmond, Va., on August 24, 1915, to the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Robert King. A graduate of Davidson College, he spent sixty years as a stockbroker. Retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, Mr. King served in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was a past president of the Lions Club in Durham. He was also active for Continue Reading »

Ann Holmes Collins

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FRANKLINTON, NC COLLINS Ann Holmes Collins of Franklinton, Age 77, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Franklinton, NC and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Irene Holmes. Mrs. Collins was a member of Popes Chapel United Church Of Christ, former secretary and a member of the choir. Mrs. Collins is survived by her loving husband, Joe Collins of Franklinton; her daughters, JoAnn Ball Jimmy and Carol Abbott Phillip of Franklinton; 4 Grandchildren; 6 Continue Reading »

Harold L. Sherman

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OXFORD Harold L. Sherman, age 82, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. A native of Granville County, he was the son of the late C. R. Sherman and Mildred Day Sherman. He was owner and operator of Morton & Sherman Implement Co., a member of Delrayno Baptist Church and a US Army veteran. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM from Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, February 24. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Oxford, NC. Mr. Sherman is Continue Reading »

Samuel R. Perry

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SAM R. PERRY Franklinton - Sam R. Perry age 61 died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Granville Medical Center. A native of Granville Co, he was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill Surgical Assistant Program, an employee with Dr. David Noel and Triangle Orthopedic Associates PA, and a member of Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department, serving as treasurer, a former member of the board of trustees of Granville Medical Center. He was also a member of Popes Chapel United Continue Reading »

Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory

1113 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701-2028
Phone: 919-688-6387
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503 College St. • P.O. Box 57
Oxford, NC 27565
Phone: 919-693-5191
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