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Mr. A.J. Perry
BURLINGTON - Mr. Alsie John 'A.J.' Perry, 80, of 1864 White Kennel Road died at 2:17 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
An Alamance County native, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Moore Perry and the son of Mr. Alsie Perry and Mrs. Duell Bayliff Perry, both deceased. He was retired from Burlington Industries and a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Murray of Graham and Mrs. Penny Steagall of Burlington; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Howell, Mrs. Sybil Walker and Mrs. Virginia Crutchfield, all of Graham; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ms. Louise Burke and Ms. Hilda Ector.
The funeral will conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Larry Lamberth, pastor of Harvest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home in Graham and at other times at the home of Mrs. Debbie Murray, 1819 Brinton Court, Graham.
Mr. Carson Moorefield
BURLINGTON - Mr. Carson E. 'Ed' Moorefield, 69, of 425 Hyde St. died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of declining health and a critical illness of three months.
A Danville, Va., native, he was the husband of Mrs. Alberta L. 'Betty' Moorefield, who survives, and the son of Mr. Irving Mac Moorefield and Mrs. Lillia Osborne Moorefield, both deceased. He was retired from Springwood Textile Mill in Gibsonville, a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors other than his wife of the home included a son, Mr. Carson E. Moorefield Jr. of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Jean Doss of Lexington, S.C.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Donald Moorefield.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
Mrs. Alma H. Rudder
HILLSBOROUGH - Mrs. Alma Horner Rudder, 86, of N.C. 86 North died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at Presbyterian Home of Hawfields in Mebane after an illness of several years.
Born Oct. 17, 1911, in Orange County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Will Washington Rudder, and the daughter of Mr. John Horner and Mrs. Novella Laws Horner, both deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Mr. Leo Rudder of Graham; two sisters, Ms. Lorena Tate of Burlington and Ms. Maude Griggs of Mebane; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-step grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. Carlton Wilson.
The family will be at Brooks and White Funeral Home in Roxboro from 7 to 8:30 this evening.
Mr. Oscar S. LaRue
WHITEVILLE - Mr. Oscar Spencer LaRue, 73, of Route 2, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at his home.
A native of Grancing County, Va., he was an employee of the Columbus County Health Department.
Survivors include a brother, Mr. Lester LaRue of Siler City; a sister, Ms. Virginia Amstutz of Galax, Va.; a half-sister, Ms. Cora Adkins of Galax; and three half-brothers, Mr. Rudco LaRue of Burlington, Mr. Mack LaRue of North Wilkesboro and Mr. Johnny LaRue of Pasadena, Calif.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith and Buckner Chapel in Siler City by the Rev. Walter Jones. Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 Monday evening.
Mrs. Delcie O. Davis dies at age 100
GOLDSTON - Mrs. Delcie Oldham Davis, 100, of 411 Daurity Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, at her home.
A native of Chatham County, she was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Mr. Alfred Davis of Goldston; two daughters, Ms. Ruth Taylor of Winston-Salem and Ms. Virginia Lynch of Burlington; two sisters, Ms. Bertha Lloyd of Raleigh and Ms. Helen Eppley of Vienna, Va.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church by the Rev. Wayne Rigney. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening.
Rev. James Thompson
MEBANE - The Rev. James L. Thompson, 96, of 4921 U.S. 70 West, Efland, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Orange County, he was the husband of Mrs. Celia Robinson Hayes Thompson. He was pastor of many churches and before his death was pastor of Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church in Efland.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include four daughters, the Rev. Pauline Slade and the Rev. Ethel M. Daniels, both of Burlington, Mrs. Josephine H. Long of Hillsborough and Mrs. Creola T. Baptiste of Houston; a son, Mr. James Edward Thompson of Stamford, Conn.; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Bryant of Izanhoe; a brother, Mr. Otha Thompson of Hillborough; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion AME Church, N.C. 86 North, Hillsborugh, by Bishop Samuel D. Clemons and the Rev. Robert Johnson. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Old Mount Zion AME Church cemetery.
The family will be at the church from 7 to 9 this evening.
Hester-Whitted-Day Funeral Service of Hillsborough is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary S. Lea
YANCEYVILLE - Mrs. Mary Sue Lea, 94, of 296 Dillard School Drive, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, Va.
Born Dec. 12, 1903, in Caswell County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Roy 'Teebie' Lea, and the daughter of Mr. James Lea and Mrs. Elizabeth Lea, both deceased. She was a member of High Rock Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice King of Plainfield, N.J., and Mrs. Emma Louise Ingram of Yanceyville; a brother, Mr. Ned Lea of Yanceyville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fulton Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Bobby Murray. Burial will be in Pearson Chapel AME Church cemetery.
The body may be viewed from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Fulton Funeral Home.
The family will be at the home.
Mrs. Hazel C. Smith
GRAHAM - Mrs. Hazel Cheek Smith, 84, of Alamance Health Care Center, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at the center after three years of failing health, four days critical.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mr. B. Minter Cheek and Mrs. Ida Lovelace Cheek, both deceased.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Adele C. Linens of Graham.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Bertha C. Holt, Mrs. Mabel C. Brown and Mrs. Ola C. Hunter; and three brothers, Mr. Lawrence W. Cheek, Mr. Paul E. Cheek and Mr. R.T. Cheek.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Linwood cemetery by the Rev. Willard Janey.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 1 to 1:45 this afternoon.
Mrs. Sue G. Thompson
GRAHAM - Mrs. Sue Gilbert Thompson, 55, of 4578-B Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, died at 1:48 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at her home after two years of failing health.
A native of Hampton, Va., she was the wife of Mr. Jerry Wayne Thompson, who survives, and the daughter of Mrs. Johnnie K. Gilbert, who survives, and the late Mr. Frank Gilbert. She was a legal secretary and a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and mother of Graham include a daughter, Mrs. Tammy Sue Conklin of Snow Camp; a son, Mr. Michael Wayne Thompson of the home; a sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Thompson of Haw River; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rick Moser, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
Mrs. Rachel W. Walker
EDEN - Mrs. Rachel Wood Walker, 51, of 416 Elam Ave., died Wednesday night, Feb. 25, 1998, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. John David Walker, who survives. She was employed by Fieldcrest Cannon (General Office). She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Draper.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a son, Mr. Louis Walker of Eden; three brothers, Mr. George Wood of Reidsville, Mr. Phillip Wood and Mr. Homer Wood, both of Eden; three sisters, Ms. Marcine Gray of Greensboro, Ms. Patricia Dunn of Eden and Ms. Virginia Rose of Burlington; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Draper. Burial will be in Ridgeview Cemetery.
The family will be at Fair Funeral Home form 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, N.C. 27375.
Mr. Henry L. Graves
REIDSVILLE - Mr. Henry Lee Graves, 60, of 92 GSTS Road, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
Born Oct. 9, 1937, in Caswell County, he was the son of Mrs. Ressie Watlington Graves, who survives, and the late Mr. Hugh Graves. He was an employee of Monroe Lambert Logging Company. He was a member of Jones Cross Road Baptist Church.
Survivors other than his mother of the home include a son, Mr. Bryant King of Pelham; two daughters, Miss Sandra King and Miss Veronica King, both of Pelham; four brothers, Mr. McArthur Graves of Yanceyville, Mr. Isaiah Graves and Mr. Hugh Graves Jr., both of Reidsville, and Mr. Eddie McCoy Graves of Gibsonville; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Graves Vinson of Yanceyville and Mrs. Ruby Price of Burlington; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sweet Gum Grove Baptist Church, N.C. 119, by the Rev. John Watlington. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Fulton Funeral Home from 7 to 8 Saturday evening, and at other times at the home.
