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Mrs. Gretchen Bodsford
ELON COLLEGE - Mrs. Gretchen Lumpkins Bodsford, 79, of 2050 Power Line Road, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Born Feb. 13, 1918, in Danville, Va., she was the wife of Mr. Carl F. Bodsford Sr., who died in 1990. She was retired from Western Electric Co., and was a member of Glen Raven Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Mr. Carl Franklin Bodsford Jr. of Elon College; a brother, Mr. Guy Lumpkins of Florida; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel in Greensboro. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Mrs. Jane B. Barker
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Jane Eleanor Butchart Barker, 71, of 2909 Armfield Ave., died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Lowe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Ms. Evelyn V. Vance
BURLINGTON - Ms. Evelyn V. Vance of Alamance Health Care Center, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998, at her home after a long illness.
Sharpe Funeral Home in Burlington is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mr. Robert Williams Sr.
BURLINGTON - Mr. Robert Alfonzo “Al” Williams Sr., 37 of 1309 Elm St., died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.
A native of Anderson County, S.C., he was the husband of Mrs. Gwendolyn Robinson Williams, who survives, and the son of Mr. Dayton Williams Sr., and Mrs. Martha Gambrell Williams, both deceased. He was employed by Burlington Industries, and was a graduate of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Ms. Kortney Williams of the home; a son, Mr. Robert A. Williams II of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Annie M. Powers, Mrs. Brenda F. Johnson and Mrs. Mattie L. Lewis of Pendleton, S.C., and Mrs. Edith S. Holmes of White Marsh, Va.; and two brothers, Mr. Dayton Williams Jr. and Mr. James Ray Williams of Pendleton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. John Edward Williams.
The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Able Baptist Church in Pendleton by the Rev. Jerome Taylor, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Hargett and Bryant Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, and at other time at the home.
Mr. George T. Ivey
GRAHAM - Mr. George Thomas Ivey, 82, of 220 Monroe Lane, Elon College, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at Brunswick County Hospital, Supply. He was formerly of Border Street, Graham.
A native of Orange County, he was the husband of Mrs. Shirley Payne Ivey, who survives and the late Mrs. Irene Lewey Ivey. He was the son of Mr. Algie Ivey and Mrs. Emma Glosson Ivey, both deceased. He was a retired manager for People’s Security Life Insurance Co., and was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. James T. Ivey of Greensboro; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tammy Taylor of Memphis, Tenn.; a stepson, Mr. Jerry Payne of Elon College; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Bob Stephenson. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 this evening.
Mr. Claude A. Blackwell
BURLINGTON - Mr. Claude A. Blackwell, 75, of 1607 Woodland Ave., died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after an illness of two months.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Maxine Dodson Blackwell, and the son of Mr. Claude Blackwell and Mrs. Elna Poteat Blackwell, both deceased. He was retired from Western Electric Co., and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ and the Men’s Bible Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Susan) Balog of Burlington; a son, Dr. Tommy Blackwell of Greensboro; two sisters, Mrs. Mary L. Warren and Mrs. Morries (Ann) Allen, both of Burlington; and four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Pine Hill cemetery by the Rev. Phillip Myers, pastor of First Reformed United Church of Christ.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home of the daughter, 1120 Ridgecrest Ave., Burlington.
Memorials may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ, Senior Youth, 513 W. Front St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Mrs. Ruth B. Parker
WINSTON-SALEM - Mrs. Ruth Baker Parker, 82, of 3355 Linda Circle, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at N.C. Baptist Hospital after several years of failing health.
A native of Canonville, Ohio, she was the wife of the late Mr. William Allen “Ace” Parker, and the daughter of Mr. William Daniel Baker and Mrs. Lula Mae Tilley Baker, both deceased. She was retired from Carolina Biological Supply Co. in Elon College. She was a member of Midway United Methodist Church of Davidson County and a former member of Front Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. David Allen Roser of the home and Mr. Sam Roser of Winston-Salem; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Wells of Wheeling, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Helen Price and Mrs. Lucy Dye; two brothers, Mr. Bill Baker and Mr. Glenn Baker.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pine Hill cemetery by the Rev. Harry Sellars, pastor of Midway United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Hollis Youngblood, former pastor.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 9 Friday evening.
Memorials may be made to Midway United Methodist Youth Fellowship, 9795 Old N.C. 52, Lexington, N.C. 27295.
Mrs. Ruby M. Madren
ELON COLLEGE - Mrs. Ruby Montgomery Madren, 83, of 3421 Altamahaw Race Track Road, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after one year of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Roy Allen Madren, and the daughter of Mr. Daniel F. Montgomery and Mrs. Bertie Trollinger Montgomery, both deceased. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Sandra) Shoe of Altamahaw; a sister, Mrs. Maude M. Johnson of The Oaks, Burlington; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Alfred Madren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Christian Church cemetery by the Rev. David Gilbert, pastor.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home of the daughter, 3445 Altamahaw Race Tack Road, Elon College.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
Mrs. Margaret Gibbs
VENICE, Fla. - Mrs. Margaret Wilson Gibbs, 91, of 900 S. Tamiami Trail Apt. 1116, Venice, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at Bon Secoures-Venice Hospital.
A native of Hanford County, Md., she was the wife of the late Rev. Perry Lee Gibbs, and the daughter of Mr. Alfred H. Wilson and Mrs. Jessie Huff Wilson, both deceased. She was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Ms. Kathryn Lee Gibbs of Van Nuys, Calif.; a son, Mr. Wilson Lee Gibbs of Haddonfield, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Katherine W. Prantz of Southhampton Estates, Pa.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A cryptside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Alamance Memorial Park by Dr. Charles Williams, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Burlington from 10 to 11 Friday morning.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Mrs. Effie Smith
REIDSVILLE - Mrs. Effie Forbis Martin Smith, 75, of 110 Yorkshire Drive, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, 1998.
Born Dec. 7, 1922, in Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Hubert M. Smith, and the daughter of Mr. Willie David Forbis and Ms. Lula Bell Modlin, both deceased. She was formerly of Greensboro and was retired from Cone Mills White Oak Plant after 35 years of service. She was a member of Our Lords Church and church choir in Greensboro.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jerry Wayne (Penny Smith) Lewis; a son, Mr. Reubin James “Jimmy” Martin of Julian; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul Mayberry. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park.
The family will be at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home, 300 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, from 7 to 9 this evening
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, North Central Area, 3409-D W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27407.
Mrs. Sally B. Morton
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Sally Bell Morton, 64, of 714 Center Ave., died at 3:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
She was the wife of Mr. Curtis Morton.
Blackwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Mrs. Ruth S. Saul
ELON COLLEGE - Mrs. Ruth Smithey Saul, 92, of 3314 Church St., died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Rehabilitation and Health Care of Alamance after a long illness.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. A.Y. Saul Sr., and the daughter of Mr. William David Smithey and Mrs. Lela Blackwell Smithey, both deceased. She was retired from Burlington Industries Plaid Mill. She was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mary Graves Beale, Mrs. Shirley Ward and Mrs. Pat Haizlip, all of Elon College, and Mrs. Jeanette Apple of Mebane; three sons, Mr. Levi Saul and Mr. A.Y. Saul Jr., both of Elon College, and Mr. Bill Saul of Burlington; 25 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Vaughn; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Saul and Ms. Callie Mae Satterfield; and seven brothers, Mr. Dan Smithey, Mr. Clay Smithey, Mr. Ray Smithey, Mr. Samuel Smithey, Mr. Jack Smithey, Mr. Garland Smithey and Mr. Clyde Smithey.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Altamahaw Baptist Church by Dr. Dan Christopher, former pastor, and Dr. Tommy Richardson, pastor of Bible Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
Lowe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
