Archives for December 2011

OXFORD: Matt Hobgood Adcock Sr., died December 31, 2011 at his home. A native of Granville Co. and the son of the late Melvin B. and Alma Brooks Adcock. Matt was a lifetime farmer, member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a former member of the NC Army National Guard. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church by Rev. Keith Williams. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Rites. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Mary Catherine Continue Reading »

Sharon Ann Thoele Lytle passed away December 30, 2011 peacefully surrounded by love. Sharon was a talented artist who always took time to remember those in need. Her artistic flair, thoughtfulness and wonderful laugh will be missed by all. Cherishing her memory are her only daughter Michelle Lytle-Westrom; son-in-law Brian Westrom and her grandchildren David and Nolan. A Graveside Service will be offered 3:00 PM Friday, March 30, 2012 from St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery, 1001 Mason Continue Reading »

Edsel Bowling Terry, age 90, died peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, December 29. A Durham native, he was born to the late Joseph D. and Sudie Poole Terry on December 8, 1921. Edsel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and earned the rank of Master Sergeant, 98th Bombardment Group, 415th Bombardment Squadron. He attended Mt. Lebanon Primitive Baptist Church in Durham. Edsel enjoyed music throughout his entire life and was an accomplished musician and extraordinary fiddler. Continue Reading »

OXFORD: Patsy Gail Cottrell Poindexter, age 52, died, Monday, December 26, 2011 at her home. She was a native of Granville County and the daughter of the late Lynwood David and Inez Critcher Cottrell. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a former dental assistant and a homemaker. Memorial services will be conducted, Thursday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Salem United Methodist Church by Rev. Alan Felton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving is her Continue Reading »

Mary Edwards Taylor, age 84, died Wednesday evening at Duke Medical Center. Mary was born in Mars Hill, NC to the late Bryan W. and Adeline Gibbs Edwards. She was a member of Yates Baptist Church and was a very enthusiastic sports spectator for UNC football and basketball teams. Mary is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Alvin B. "Al" Taylor of Durham; her son, Roger E. Taylor of Athens, GA; her grandsons, Baxter C. Taylor and Maxwell G. Taylor; and nephew Michael J. Continue Reading »

Richmond Va.: Curtis Adcock, age 54 died December 27, 2011. He was a retired auto mechanic. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 Pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford, NC by the Rev. Wayne Meade. Burial will be in Ephesus Methodist Church Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co. Va. Surviving is his mother, Ina Keeton Adcock of Richmond Va.; son, Steven Craig Adcock of Richmond Va.; daughter, Vickie Renee Adcock Jones of NC.; brother, Richard Kelly Adcock Continue Reading »

Thomas Eliot Frothingham was born in Boston on June 21, 1926. Despite the stigma of repeating kindergarten, he ultimately succeeded in graduating from the Dexter School, St. Marks School, Harvard College, and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Frothingham earned his medical degree in 1951 as part of the U.S. Navy's V-12 Program, and interned at Bellevue Hospital in New York City from 1951 to 1952. Between 1952 and 1955, Dr. Frothingham served as a medical officer at the Naval Medical Research Unit in Continue Reading »

Mrs. Geraldine Pickett Cates, 84, died December 27, 2011 at The Laurels of Chatham. Mrs. Cates was born in Durham on August 18, 1927, a daughter of Fred and Mattie Gooch Pickett. She was a homemaker, and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cates was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Denver Cates; a grandson, Jeremy Cates; and a daughter-in-law, Pamela Farrell Cates. Surviving are a daughter, Cindy Creed of Pittsboro; sons, Michael Cates of Continue Reading »

Timothy Mark Stanley, 44, of Elizabeth Lane in Apex died December 26, 2011 following a period of declining health. Born in Cleveland, OH on April 5, 1967, he was a son of Barbara Ann Kiser Stanley and the late Robert W. Stanley, Sr. Timothy moved to the Chatham County area about ten years ago from his native Cleveland. An auto body technician, Timothy enjoyed working on cars, especially creating custom paint jobs. A Baptist, he loved drag racing cars, riding motorcycles, and Continue Reading »

OXFORD: Patsy Gail Cottrell Poindexter, age 52 died December 26, 2011 at her home. She was a native of Granville Co. and was the daughter of the late Lynwood David and Inez Critcher Cottrell. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, a former Dental assistant and a homemaker. Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Salem United Methodist Church by Rev. Alan Felton . Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving is her son, Cabell M. Continue Reading »