FANNIE K. CHESTNUT
Homemaker
WHITEVILLE - Fannie K. Chestnut, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at her residence.
Final rites were conducted Sunday, Feb. 10 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Hallsboro, by the Rev. Thurman L. Chestnutt. Interment was in the Chestnut Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters: Margaret Chestnut of Whiteville and Shirley Adams of Philadelphia, Pa.; one son: the Rev. Thurman Chestnutt of Whiteville; four sisters: Jannie McMillian, Annie Mae Chestnut, and Ida Shipman, all of Whiteville, and Clara Hill of Leland.
RUFUS LENNON
Mechanical engineer, Veteran
CLARKTON - Rufus Lennon, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at his residence.
Final rites will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at Love Grove Freewill Baptist Church by Elder Rudolph Powell. Interment will be in Welches Creek Cemetery, Whiteville. Peoples Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by three daughters: Patricia Shelton of the home, Janice Jackson of Newburgh, N.Y., and Minnie McGriff of Clarkton; four sons: Bobby Lennon of Troy, N.Y., Rufus Lennon Jr., James Lennon and Nathaniel Lennon, all of Newburgh, N.Y.; two sisters: Elzene Lennon of Whiteville and Lois Jones of Loris, S.C.; and one brother: Robert Dee Lennon of Marion, S.C.
Visitation will be Monday from 6-7 p.m. at Peoples Funeral Chapel.
WADIS B. CRIBB
Fishing and racing enthusiast
ST. PAULS - Wadis Brooks Cribb, 53, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Columbus County and enjoyed working on race cars, fishing, was a drag racing fan and enjoyed time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jewel and Scottie Cribb and a brother, W.K. Cribb.
Final rites were conducted Saturday, Feb. 9 at Ten Mile Baptist Church of Lumberton by the Rev. Dr. Michael Arnette and the Rev. Jim Skinner. Interment was in the Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Saint Pauls Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hayes Cribb of St. Pauls, one son: Othie Scott Cribb and wife Jennifer of Fayetteville; two step-sons: Randy Kinlaw and wife Wendy of St. Pauls and Wayne Kinlaw and wife Angel of Lumberton; one daughter: Melissa Cribb Soldevilla and husband Jeremy of Boston, Mass.; two brothers: Grady Cribb and wife Cecil of Whiteville and Roger Cribb and wife Judy of Clarkton; six sisters: Myrtie Todd and husband Elwood of Fayetteville, Gertie Nobles and husband Clifton of Fayetteville, Marie Cheshire and husband Wilbur of Wilmington, Jeanette Nobles and husband Roosevelt of Whiteville, Brenda Thompkins of Lumberton, and Belinda Brown and husband Alex of Whiteville; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the home at 1010 E. Great Marsh Church Road, St. Pauls.
HOPE D. BENNETT
Retired beautician
WHITEVILLE - Hope D. Bennett, 103, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at Columbus County Hospital.
She was born May 15, 1898 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late William L. and Alice Caroline Gore FormyDuval. She was the widow of James Bennett. Mrs. Bennett was a life-long member of the Eastern Star and a member of Whiteville United Methodist Church. She was formerly a beautician in Savannah, Ga. for 37 years.
Final rites were conducted Saturday, Feb. 9 at Peacock's Chapel In The Pines by the Rev. Corbin Cooper. Interment was in Columbus Memorial Park. Peacock Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers were: Dr. Michael Carter, Matthew Carter, Jeremy Larson, Charles Canady, Ralph Edward Canady, and Ralph Sasser.
ARCHIE L. GORE
Truck driver
WILMINGTON - Archie Lee Gore, 54, formerly of Chadbourn, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Memorial Garden, Chadbourn. Peoples Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by one son: Archie Jermaine Fairr of Wilmington; five sisters: Barbara Moore, Hilda Young, and Connie Gore, all of Chadbourn, Brenda Gore of Harrisburg, Pa., and Sandra McCormick of Raleigh; four brothers: Roy Gore of Queens, N.Y., Herbert George of Harrisburg, Pa., Oneil Gore and Wallace Gore, both of Chadbourn.
JASON E. MOORE
Disc jockey for WENC
WHITEVILLE - Jason Elliott Moore, 27, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at his residence.
He worked as a disc jockey at WENC radio station in Whiteville.
Final rites will be Monday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Association Building by the Rev. S.E. Bryant. Interment will be in the Campground Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal Moore of the home; one son: Jason Elliott Moore Jr. of the home; one daughter: Shimere Truss of the home; his parents: Johnny and Beverly Moore of Baltimore, Md.; one brother: Johnny Moore Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; one sister: Tiffany Norton of Clarkton; maternal grandparents: Herbert and Theresa Johnson of Baltimore, Md.
Memorials may be made to the Jason Moore Fund, c/o First Citizen's Bank, P.O. Box 529, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.
BEULAH HUGGINS
Restaurant cook
BOLTON - Beulah Huggins, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 in Columbus County Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Worthington Funeral Home.
She is survived by three daughters: Margie H. Jacobs of Bolton, Stella Mae Berry of Laurel Hill, and Thelma Strickland of Fayetteville; one son: Sam Hunt of Evergreen; her step-mother: Carrie Mae Huggins of Red Springs; three sisters: Rachel Huggins of Lumberton, Hazel Phillips of Tennessee, and Irene Hodge of Red Springs; two brothers: Joseph Huggins of Richmond, Va. and Jesse Huggins of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
HERMAN B. THOMPSON
WHITEVILLE - Herman B. Thompson died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Peacock's Chapel In The Pines.
HUBERT W. BROWN
Trade show promoter
CARY - Hubert Wayne Brown, 60, formerly of Evergreen, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 in Rex Hospital, Raleigh.
He was the son of the late Hubert Emory and Mary Kelly Brown. For many years, he worked as a trade show promoter.
A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church by the Rev. Elmore Strickland. Worthington Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Bartley Brown of the home; one daughter: Melissa B. Oxford of Morganton; one son: Emory T. Brown of Lewisville; one brother: Michael Brown of Bladenboro; two granddaughters and one step-granddaughter.
Visitation will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.
MSGT. ANTHONY R. HAMMONDS
U.S. Air Force
WALDORF, MD. - Master Sergeant Anthony Ray Hammonds, 34, formerly of Chadbourn, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 in a motorcycle accident.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.
He is survived by his wife, Erica Barrett Hammonds of the home; two daughters: Aja Gabriel Hammonds of Landover, Md. and Adrienne Barrett of the home; his parents: Raymond and Barbara Strickland Hammonds of Chadbourn; one sister: Anissa Ann Hammonds of the home.
JIMMY D. ROBINSON
Construction worker
CHADBOURN - Jimmy Dale Robinson, 38, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002.
He was the son of the late Sylvia Jane Dew Robinson.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 10 at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery by the Rev. Richard Thomas. Worthington Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his father: Glenwood Robinson of Whiteville; his step-mother: Burton Robinson of Bladenboro; one brother: Danny Joe Robinson of Whiteville; four half-brothers: Horace Dew of Chadbourn, Frank Dew of Winston-Salem, Kevin Robinson and Jason Robinson, both of Bladenboro; one sister: Glenda Thomas of Hallsboro; one half-sister: Hope Robinson of Bladenboro; two step-sisters: Kristi McDaniels and Joy Edwards, both of Bladenboro; and one step-brother: Timmy King of Garland.
ALICE S. DUNCAN
Homemaker
HALLSBORO - Alice Faye Simms Duncan, 66, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 in Columbus County Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Maggie Ruth Turbeville Simms.
Final rites will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at Honey Hill Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Sees. Interment will be in Columbus Memorial Park, Whiteville. Worthington Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Palmer Ray "Elray" Duncan of the home; three daughters: Verita Gail Davis, Brenda G. Barnes, and Melissa Faye Duncan, all of Whiteville; one son: Robert E. Duncan of Clarendon; four step-sons: Palmer R. Duncan Jr. of Goose Creek, S.C., Micheal Duncan of Havelock, David Duncan of Brandon, Fla., and Thomas Lee Duncan of Boston, Mass.; two sisters: Mary S. McKenzie of Fairmont and Estelle S. Dyson of Chadbourn; one brother: Thomas Simms of Grand Prairie, Texas; two grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.
Pallbearers will be: Robert Duncan, Tommy Dyson, Curtis Dyson, Harold Thompson, Van Davis, and Marty Norris.
DEBRA N. HAMMOND
Furniture store owner
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Debra Gail Norris Hammond, 46, formerly of Columbus County, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.
She was the daughter of the late James Luther Norris and Mary Lee Norris Suggs. She was owner and operator of BJ's Furniture Outlet in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Final rites were conducted Monday, Feb. 11 at Worthington Funeral Home by the Rev. Larry Nobles. Interment was in Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery, Chadbourn. Worthington Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, John Henry Hammond of the home; one son: Johnathan Brent Hammond of the home; one daughter: Elizabeth "Buffy" Norris Ward of Chadbourn; three sisters: June N. Roberts of Charlotte, Shirley N. Guyton of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Sherry N. Andrews of Chadbourn; five brothers: Clayton Norris of Calabash, Ronald Norris of Greensboro, James David Norris of Asheboro, Kenneth Wayne Norris of Seagrove, and Ray Norris of Holden Beach; and her step-father: Dolphus Suggs of Chadbourn.
Pallbearers were: Chris Norris, Justin Andrews, Craig Hurley, Jeff Guyton, Allen Jordan, and Dale Hammond.
Memorials may be made to Columbus County Lower Cape Fear Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.
AGNES M. WEBB
WILMINGTON - Agnes McAllister Webb, formerly of Whiteville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 at her residence.
Final rites will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Mill Branch Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Henry Jones. Interment will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, John B. Webb Jr. of California; two daughters: Tangy McAllister of Wilmington and Gladis McCray of Marietta, Ga.; one son: Reginald McAllister of Springfield, Mass.; her mother: Rebecca McAllister of Whiteville; four brothers: Daniel McAllister of Hillside, N.J., Ervin McAllister and Swindell McAllister, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Muhammad Abdullah of Clarkton; six sisters: Thelma Conner of Chadbourn, Colessie Mills of Philadelphia, Pa., Ruthalene Singletary, Janice McAllister, and Elizabeth McAllister, all of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and Sylvia McAllister of Whiteville.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 7-8 p.m.
FLOYD W. ELLIS
WHITEVILLE - Floyd Wilbert Ellis, 65, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002 at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Funeral Home.
JIMMY W. WARD SR.
WILMINGTON - Jimmy Wilson Ward, 63, formerly of Chadbourn, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 30, 1939 in Columbus County to the late Woodrow and Rosa Norris Ward.
He is survived by the mother of his children and wife of 25 years, Jean Ward; three sons: Jimmy Wilson Ward Jr., Jerry Delane Ward and Jessie Dean Ward, all of Wilmington; four daughters: Carolyn Young of Whiteville, Marilyn Jacobs of Bolton, Tinnie Richards of Rocky Point and Vinnie Best of Ohio; three brothers: Eldridge Ward of Wilmington, Bobby Ward of Castle Hayne and Billy Ward of Texas; a sister: Margie Bowen of Wilmington; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
ROBERT L. SOLES
Brick mason, carpenter
CHADBOURN - Robert Lee "Robbie" Soles, 59, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002 in Columbus County Hospital.
He was a native of Columbus County, the son of Gertrude Nobles Soles and the late Dock Franklin Soles.
Final rites were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Inman Chapel by the Rev. Herbert Herring and James Orbie Tyree. Interment was in the Nobles Family Cemetery, Chadbourn. Inman Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his mother: Gertrude N. Soles of Chadbourn; a brother: Larry R. Soles of Chadbourn; three sisters: Bonnie Hinson of Chadbourn, Betty Hinson of Clarendon, and Rachel Morin of Boiling Springs.
THERON K. GRAHAM
NEW HAVEN, CONN. - Theron Kirk Graham, formerly of East Arcadia, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 at Yale University Hospital.
He was born Oct. 13, 1947 in Bladen County to the late Roland and Bessie Lacewell Graham.
Final rites will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at Graham Chapel AME Zion Church by Minister Larry Davis. Interment will be in the Graham Chapel Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home of Burgaw is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by two children: Giovanni Harris Graham of New Haven, Conn. and Theron Kirk Graham Jr. of Richmond, Va.; one grandchild; seven sisters: Merlea Hansley of Burgaw, Majorie Freeman of Riegelwood, Dorothy McLean of Elizabethtown, Ruby Powell of Westburg, N.Y., Valeria Ivey of Newark, N.J., Lottie McKnight of New Haven, Conn., and Bessie Ruth Hawes of Philadelphia, Pa.; and a brother: Roland Graham Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa.
The family will receive friends and relatives Friday from 7-8 p.m. at Graham Chapel AME Zion Church and at other times at the home of his sister: Majorie Freeman, 45 Lock and Dam No. 1, Riegelwood. Condolences will be received at Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw, from 2-5 p.m. Friday.
SHARON STAMPS
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sharon Patricia Stamps, 43, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002.
She was born in Whiteville, the daughter of Irma Faye Ezzell Best and the late Curtis Wilson Best.
Final rites were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, S.C. by the Rev. David Day. Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, S.C. handled the arrangements.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Robin J. Stamps of West Columbia, S.C.; two sisters: Susan Best of West Columbia, S.C. and Teresa Cartrette of Whiteville; three brothers: Allen Best of Aiken, S.C., Michael Best and Kevin Best, both of Whiteville.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1132 Gunter Circle, West Columbia, S.C., 29169.
JOSEPH A. WIGGINS
Retired carpenter
CLARKTON - Joseph Arthur Wiggins, 77, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002 at Bladen County Hospital, Elizabethtown.
He was the son of the late Jim and Emma Hobbs Wiggins. He was a retired carpenter.
Final rites were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Mt. Calvary Original Freewill Baptist Church by the Reverends Garland Suggs, Jack Harrison and Bervin Ferguson. Interment was in the church cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Omie Thompson Wiggins of the home; four daughters: Jannette W. Brown and Lisa W. Britt, both of Evergreen, Peggy W. Nance of Cerro Gordo and Vicky W. Packer of Mt. Calvary; two sons: Danny Ray Wiggins and J.C. Wiggins, both of Mt. Calvary; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were: Earl Brown, Darryl Nance, Joseph Parker, Johnny Williams, James Prevatte and Steve Ransom. Honorary pallbearers were: Curtis Watts, Dave Moore, Paul Pait, Leamon Hardee, Wig Wiggins and Steve Ransom.
Memorials may be sent to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.
FLOYD W. ELLIS
WHITEVILLE - Floyd Wilbert Ellis died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002 at his residence.
Final rites were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Thomas Nelson. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery, Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville. Smith Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie McKoy Ellis of the home; a daughter: Debra McKoy Ellis Ward of Egg Harbor, N.J.; a sister: Doris Ellis Malone of Whiteville; two brothers: Dr. Willie Thomas Ellis Sr. of Greensboro and Kenneth Ellis of Chadbourn; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
HORACE J. MILLER
Farmer, tobacconist
TABOR CITY - Horace Johnson Miller, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 in the Loris Community Hospital.
He was a native of Columbus County, the son of the late Ode Monroe Miller and Sarah Ussery Miller. He was a retired farmer and tobacconist, founding co-owner of Miller Brothers & Sons, a member of the Tabor City Baptist Church, Woodmen of the World, and a past member of the Columbus County School Board.
Final rites will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Tabor City Baptist Church. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Williams Miller of Tabor City; a son: Ronald Johnson Miller of Sanford; a daughter: Kaye Miller Pope of Whiteville; a grandson: Gregory Miller of Tabor City; three granddaughters: Lachelle Miller of Spartanburg, S.C., Lucy Pope of Boone and Martha Pope of Whiteville; and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a brother: Everette Miller; and a sister: Rachel Gore.
Memorials may be made to Tabor City Baptist Church, 200 Live Oak Street, Tabor City, N.C. 28463.
L. HUBERT THOMPSON
Owner Thompson Landscape and Construction, IP retiree
WHITEVILLE - Lawrence Hubert Thompson, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002.
He was born in Columbus County, the son of Gladys Wright Thompson of Whiteville and the late Lawrence Thompson. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and formerly served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He retired as Assistant Superintendent of the paper mill at International Paper Company. He owned Thompson Landscape and Construction.
Final rites will be conducted Friday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church by the Rev. Stephen Bailey and the Rev. Ray Justice. Interment will be in Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Katie Smith Thompson; a son: John L. Thompson and wife Angela of Hallsboro; a daughter: Christy L. Skidmore and husband Ray of Little River, S.C.; his mother: Gladys W. Thompson; two brothers: Donald Thompson of Tabor City and Fred Thompson of Winston-Salem; two sisters: Alene Mercer of Lake Waccamaw and Alease Smith of Whiteville; three grandchildren: Savannah Lane, Laura Blair Thompson and Garrett Thompson.
Serving as active pallbearers will be: John E. Thompson Jr., Paul Hardee, Everette Lanier, Jerry Adams, Bobby Ezzell, Tom Ray, David Walters and Charles Mills. Honorary pallbearers will be retired co-workers of International Paper and members of Steadfast Sunday School Class of Trinity Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Daycare, 201 S. Thompson Street, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Peacock's Chapel In The Pines.
RONNIE JONES
IRVINGTON, N.J. - Ronnie Jones, 44, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002 at his residence.
Final rites will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Elizabethtown. Interment will be in Carver's Creek Cemetery, Council. Peoples Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Jones; two daughters: Tamika Jones and Denise Jones, both of the home; a son: Ronnie Jones Jr. of the home; his mother: Mollie Jones of Elizabethtown; two brothers: Howard Jones Jr. of Roselle, N.J. and Horace Jones of Elizabethtown.
JOHNNY MCCULLUM
CLARKTON - Johnny McCullum, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002 at his home.
Final rites will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. at Gaskins Funeral Home by the Rev. Chris Webb and the Rev. Joe Sellers. Interment will be in the McCullum Family Cemetery. Gaskins Funeral Home of Clarkton is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda McCullum of Clarkton; two sons: Don McCullum of Clarkton and Johnny D. McCullum of Bishopville, S.C.; five daughters: Shirley McShaw of Shallotte, Marie McCullum of Wilson, Teresa Hardin of Clarkton, Peggy McCullum of Nakina and Roxanne McCullum of Clarkton; three brothers: Ralph Jimmy McCullum of Shallotte, Fentress McCullum of Lowland and Bobby McCullum of Elizabethtown; a sister: Mary Mucci of Asheville; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
BETSY BRADSHER JONES
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - My beloved mother, Betsy Bradsher Jones, died in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Sept. 6, 2002 after a long illness. She was the daughter of Margaret Pierce Jones and the granddaughter of Vance and Matilda Pierce. Mom was born in Raleigh and lived in North Carolina for 10 years, even attending Hallsboro schools for a time, before moving to Norfolk, Va.
Growing up, she and her younger sisters spent every summer in Hallsboro with their grandparents and with their aunts and uncles and cousins. The Hallsboro friends Mom made became her friends for life. I cherish the many memories of shared time with Mom and especially her many happy memories of Lake Waccamaw, Hallsboro and Whiteville.
For the last 45 years, Mom made Colorado her home, where she was a legal secretary, a mountain justice of the peace, a teacher and a realtor. Her interests included music, art and travel. She was herself an accomplished artist and singer, and in her travels she loved any new experience. Mom was widowed in 1975 after 17 years of marriage to Paul Ray Jones, a native Coloradan. My Mom had a life-time commitment to stay in touch with her friends and relatives through her hundreds of annual Christmas and birthday cards, and her frequent phone calls. For this, she is well remembered. But mostly, she was a loving and devoted Mother.
My Mom is survived by her two sisters: Ann Bradsher Pierce and her children: Raymond Owens and Anna Owens; and Marie Bradsher Cowan and her children: Michael Cowan, David Cowan, and Jennifer Cowan Heuser.
The family will honor Mom's wishes for her ashes to be buried in the Pierce Family Cemetery, adjacent to her grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at Hallsboro Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Joseph Russ. Peacock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. 10005-4001, Attn: Memorial gifts in memory of Bettina "Betsy" Katherine Jones.
Robin Burns-McNeill
