Archives for January 2011

Ralph Fredrick Beisner, Jr. died Saturday surrounded by his family at the UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 71. He was born January 22, 1940 and was raised in Joplin, MO where he graduated high school in 1957. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1964 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Ralph worked for 36 years in the telephone industry for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent. During his long and successful career, Ralph traveled the world, made numerous Continue Reading »

Wade Hardy Hurley, 69, of Wilson, formerly of Durham, died peacefully Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Wilson Medical Center. Wade is survived by his brother, Guy Hurley and wife, Connie of Durham; nephews, Patrick Hurley of Raleigh; and Joel Hurley of Benson. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Norman Harris officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity of your choice. The Hurley family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Continue Reading »

John Andrew "Mac" McKeown, age 86, died Wednesday evening, January 26, 2010 at Hock Family Pavilion following a brief illness. Born in Lima, NY on March 21, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Florence Mabel Greer McKeown. John attended Lima High School and graduated from State University of New York in Albany. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943-1946. John spent more than 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves and earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Continue Reading »

OXFORD: Kathryn Bentley Watson, a resident of Oxford passed away Monday January 24, 2011 in Durham after an extended illness. She was a native of Granville Co. and was the daughter of the late Robert Vincent and Jessie Cottrell Bentley. Kathryn was a member of Hester Baptist Church, a graduate of Stovall High School and retired as Administrator of the ASCS office in Oxford. Kathryn was involved in the community and was active politically. Her experience in agriculture prompted her to initiate Continue Reading »

Charles Nelson "Charlie" Wheeler, 63, of Old Sanford Road, Moncure, died January 23, 2011 at the Laurels of Chatham. Charlie was born in the Bear Creek community on May 12, 1947, the son of Nelson Wheeler and Fannie Eubanks Wheeler. He was retired from Kayser-Roth following more than 40 years of service, where he worked in various capacities at several of their facilities. Charlie is survived by his wife, Nancy Foushee Wheeler; son, Andy Wheeler and his long time companion Phylisa Inman, of Continue Reading »

Mrs. Bessie Sherron May Freeman, age 88, of Fletcher's Chapel Road, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Mrs. Freeman was a native of Durham and the daughter of the late Nebron and Bessie Nichols Sherron. She was previously deceased by all eight brothers and sisters; Harvey, Joel, Victor, Vernon, Marvin, and Billie Sherron, Leora Ward and Mary Sue Cheek. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Fletcher's Chapel Methodist Church, a member of the Young at Hearts and the Redwood Senior Citizen's Continue Reading »

Krzysztof, known as Christopher to many of his friends, is survived by his wife Teresa, his sons Matt and Konrad, Konrad's wife Stephanie and their son Ryan, as well as many other family and friends. The funeral will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill on Friday, January 28 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org in Christopher's memory. Continue Reading »

Annie S. Kearney, 92, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Annie was born in Franklin Co. NC to the late Irma and Al Sheron on December 3, 1918. Annie was a great woman and possessed many of the characteristics and qualities of so many great women before her. She tirelessly cared for her family in every respect possible. She found great joy in the time and activities that brought her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren together. Of the many activities Continue Reading »