Friday, January 17, 2014 A The News ObserverOBITUARIES INDEX Obituaries are provided as a paid service. Notices may be edited, and all announcements become the property of The News Observer. View and place obituaries at www.newsobserver.com/obits Contact our Obituaries staff at (919) 829-4545 Bold listings indicate expanded obituaries also on this page. The News Observer makes every effort to correctly identify jurisdiction. Please note that townships may cross county lines and appear incorrect.
However, listings are based on family funeral home request. City, Name, Age Died Arrangements WAKE COUNTY Goldsboro, Malia K. Porter, 15 Jan 13 Seymour F.H., Goldsboro Apex, Leona Eubanks Brown, 93 Jan 14 Bridges-Cameron, Sanford Apex, Blanche P. Harris, 91 Jan 15 Albright F.H., Apex Apex, Martha Hatch, 69 Jan 12 Brown-Wynne F.H., Cary Apex, Joyce C. Ponder, 79 Jan 11 City of Oaks, Raleigh Cary, Joan Sullivan, 75 Nov 11 Fuquay-Varina, Edith C.
Harrell, 84 Jan 13 Thomas F.H., Fuquay-Varina Garner, Joseph G. McCredie, 90 Jan 14 Bryan-Lee F.H., Garner Goldsboro, Flora M. Zigler, 82 Jan 15 J.B. Rhodes F.H., Goldsboro Holly Springs, David Coover, 23 Jan 13 Brown Wynne F.H., Cary Holly Springs, Mary Ann Rowland, 57 Jan 15 Trice F.H., Fuquay-Varina Lillington, Linda Carol Maher, 56 Jan 16 Quinn-Peebles-Phillips, Lillington Raleigh, Samuel Allen, 66 Jan 15 L. Harold Poole F.S., Knightdale Raleigh, Russell Anthony, 62 Jan 12 Mitchell Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, Wanna Frazier, 88 Jan 14 L.
Harold Poole F.S., Knightdale Raleigh, Marguerite L. Harper, 91 Jan 16 Haywood F.H., Raleigh Raleigh, David L. Haywood, 85 Jan 16 Haywood F.H., Raleigh Raleigh, Jeanette J. Jones Jan 14 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, Jeannette Kantner, 80 Jan 13 Raleigh, Carl Labus, 75 Jan 11 Mitchell F.H., Raleigh Raleigh, Demitria S. Meredith, 43 Jan 15 Steven L.
Lyons FH, Raleigh, Raleigh, Joyce Nipper Jones, 79 Jan 13 Steven L. Lyons FH, Raleigh Raleigh, Bertie Parker, 58 Jan 09 Brown-Wynne, Saint Str. Raleigh, Emma F. Richburg Jan 15 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, David Henry Ronco, 67 Jan 14 Cremation Society of NC Raleigh, Raymond T. Schaler, 87 Jan 14 Bryan-Lee F.H., Raleigh Raleigh, Frances L.
Skowron, 92 Jan 13 Bright F.H., Wake Forest Raleigh, Elsie Ryals Smith, 85 Jan 15 Rose Graham F.H., Four Oaks Raleigh, Julian Stewart Starr III 82 Jan 15 Cremation Society of NC Raleigh, Adam Wall Jan 16 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, Olean Leathers Walters, Jan 15 Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh Raleigh, Edna D. Woodlief Jan 16 Bright F.H., Wake Forest Wake Forest, Leo Tegtmeier, 90 Jan 14 Montlawn Memorial, Raleigh Wendell, Joseph Sanders, Jr. Jan 13 L. Harold Poole F.S., Knightdale Zebulon, Sonny Perry, 91 Jan 14 Massey F.H., Zebulon Zebulon, Katrina Vick, 80 Jan 15 William F.H., Zebulon DURHAM COUNTY Durham, Betty W. Allen, 78 Jan 15 Clements F.H., Durham Durham, Dr.
James Howell, 94 Jan 14 Hall-Wynne F.S., Durham Durham, Dale Tingen, 19 Oct 03 Clements F.S., Durham FRANKLIN COUNTY Louisburg, Barbara Logan, 80 Jan 15 William F.H., Zebulon JOHNSTON COUNTY Clayton, William Bagley, 79 Jan 15 McLaruin F.H., Clayton Selma, Mildred B. Bailey, 90 Jan 14 Parrish F.H., Delma Selma, Elton Lee Eason, 81 Jan 16 Parrish F.H., Selma Charles Edward Watson, 67 Jan 15 Sanders F.H., Wilson ORANGE COUNTY Chapel Hill, Mary M. Patton, 84 Jan 14 F.H., Chapel Hill Hillsborough, Alvis L. Thomas, 92 Jan 13 Thomas F.H., Fuquay-Varina STATE Ahoskie, Betty D. Ouellette, 71 Jan 15 Garrett-Sykes F.S., Ahoskie Ayden, Wanda A.
Smith, 59 Jan 10 Don Brown F.H., Ayden Dunn, Patricia L. Lindamood, 61 Jan 11 Cromartie-Miller Lee, Dunn Dunn, David McNair, 64 Jan 15 Dafford F.H., Dunn Dunn, Augusta H. McNeill, 66 Jan 15 Dafford F.H. Dunn Dunn, Diana Ricketts, 40 Jan 14 Dafford F.H. Dunn Fayetteville, Charles E.
McKinnon, 66 Jan 13 Whitted F.H., Hope Mills Goldsboro, Frank C. Boseman, 88 Jan 14 Howell F.H., Goldsboro Greenville, Jesse D. Roberts, 93 Jan 12 Don Brown F.H., Ayden Lillington, Linda C. Maher, 56 Jan 16 Lillington Mooresville, Carey E. Moss Dec 15 Cavin-Cook F.H., Mooresville Newton Grove, Johnny W.
Giddens, 64 Jan 15 West Dunn F.H., Newton Grove Oxford, Matthew J. Harris, 38 Jan 14 Betts Son F.H., Oxford Oxford, Betty E. Hazelbower, 85 Jan 14 Eakes F.H., Oxford Pantego, Catherine C. Allen, 53 Jan 12 Maitland F.H., Plymouth Pikeville, Demarcus Broadie, 12 Jan 16 Haskins F.H., Goldsboro Rocky Mount, Flora Liverman, 85 Jan 16 Cornerstone F.H., Nashville Sanford, Anthony G. Coggins, 36 Jan 15 Bridges-Cameron F.H., Sanford Sanford, Dr.
Stuart W. Gibbs, 94 Jan 14 Boles F.H., Southern Pines Snow Hill, Geraldine B. Baker, 80 Jan 15 Taylor-Tyson F.S., Snow Hill Snow Hill, David R. Sauls, 67 Jan 15 Taylor-Tyson F.S., Snow Hill St. Pauls, Caren E.
Cruickshank, 58 Jan 16 Unity F.H., Fayetteville Wilson, Barbara Turner Wills, 63 Jan 14 Thomas-Yelverton F.H., Wilson Windsor, Gerald R. Jarrett, 50 Jan 15 Walker F.H., Windsor Winterville, Emma L. Jordan, 70 Jan 16 Taylor-Tyson F.S., Snow Hill OUT OF STATE Needham, Sven Pauiln M.D, Ph.D, 87 Jan 10 RALEIGH Bertie Alric Parker III, (Al), 58, passed away on January 9, 2014 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Al attended Louisburg Col- lege where he studied Radio and Television Production. He later worked as a disk jockey and as a produc- tion manager for a radio sta- tion in Duplin County.
Follow- ing his career in radio, Al moved back to Raleigh and worked for the Department of Direct and Centralized Mail Services at N.C. State University. During his youth, Al became a mem- ber of West Raleigh Presbyte- rian Church. He was active in the Youth Group, the College Group and the Young Adult Singles Group. Al is preceded in death by his father, B.A.
Parker Jr. He is survived by his Moth- er, Peggy Morrison Parker of Raleigh, Brothers; William Neill Parker and his wife Lisa of Knightdale, NC and Robert Steven Parker of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Also surviving are four nieces; Tara Carr Parker and Courtney Neill Parker, both of Knightdale; Morgan Kay Parker and Ra- chel Stephanie Parker, both of Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral ser- vices will be held at West Raleigh Presby- terian Church on January 19 at A family grave- side service will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at Montlawn Memorial Park located at 2911 South Wilmington Street. The family will receive friends and family immediately following the service. In lieu of memo- rial donations may made to the American Cancer Society, or the charity of choice. Arrangements by Brown- Wynne Funeral Home, St. Street, Raleigh.
Bertie Alric Parker III NOVEMBER 18, 1955 JANUARY 9, 2014 APEX Martha Bolick Dixon Hatch, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2014 sur- rounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1944 to Charles Roy and Cletus Dixon. Martha graduated from Sanford Central High School and graduated from the Wom- College of She married her high school sweetheart, Char- lie Hatch on June 16, 1963 and they were blessed to cel- ebrate their 50th anniversary this past June surrounded by friends and family. Together, they made a life time of memo- ries touching lives and reach- ing out to others. The primary work and joy of her life was raising her two daughters and later enjoying the love of her six granddaugh- ters.
First United Methodist Church of Cary was the foun- dation of her strong faith for over 40 years and very impor- tant in her life. She taught kindergarten at the church pre- school for years and later was employed as the cial secretary. Martha gave of her talents in many ways. She most enjoyed sharing her love of music by singing in the FUMC chancel choir, the Cha- pel Singer Choir and playing in the hand bell choir. She loved the fellowship of her beloved Rebecca Circle group.
Martha was awarded a life member- ship by the United Methodist Women. She participated in many Bible studies through the years and was still active in the Sharing Table Bible Study group which brought her so much joy. She was also active in the Stephen Ministry at her church. During her youth, she and Charlie were active in the United Methodist Youth Program, serving as leaders and mentors to many. Martha enjoyed her summer mission trips with the youth groups to repair homes with the Appala- chian Service Project organiza- tion.
More recently, Martha enjoyed giving of herself by knitting prayer shawls for oth- ers through the church. Martha worked side by side with her husband, Charlie dur- ing his Rotary Club obliga- tions. She was a Paul Harris Fellow as well as an honorary member of the Cary Kildaire Rotary Club. Martha made a life time of giving to oth- ers. Her radiant smile and warm hugs made a dif- ference in so many lives.
She was a constant source of sup- port and encouragement to her husband, daughters, and granddaughters. May her love of life and her joy in giving as well as her Christian dedica- tion live on in the hearts of those that loved her. Martha is survived by her beloved husband, of 50 years, Charlie Hatch, as well as two daughters: Marti Hatch (Mi- chael Binger) of Gastonia and Mollie Hatch Moore (James Moore)of Kernersville, NC. Her precious granddaughters brought her so much joy. Her last 21 years were spent enjoy- ing the activi- ties and supporting them in all their ventures.
Etta Grace, Marcie, Amanda Palmer, Mag- gie, Charlie Elizabeth and Gracie will miss her more than words can say. Martha is also survived by her dear sisters, Billie Jernigan of Sanford and Judy Cutts of Raleigh. In ad- dition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Charles Dixon. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at at First Unit- ed Methodist Church in Cary. A reception will immediately follow in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of memorial dona- tions can be made to the First United Methodist Church Mu- sic Program. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of The Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 Condolences may be sent through: www.brownwynnecary.com Martha Bolick Dixon Hatch RALEIGH Wanna Creech Frazier, 88, of 5709 Finsbury Court, passed away on January 14, 2014 at the Hospice Home sur- rounded by her family. Wanna was born Oc- tober 7, 1925 in Johnston County to the late William G. Creech and Rosetta Woodard Creech.
She worked in the NC General Assembly in the Senate-Physical Research for 20 years. As long as her health permitted, she was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Wanna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Ra- leigh, NC 27608 with Pastor Steve Tillis Burial will follow at Raleigh Memo- rial Park. family will receive relatives and friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 pm at the church.
She is survived by her hus- band of 65 years, Ned L. Fra- zier sons: K. Ned Holbrook- Frazier (Priscilla) of Asheville, Benjamin A. Frazier (Kay) of Southern Pines; grandchil- dren: Tim Jester (Marissa), Lisa Jester, Megan Martin, Austin Barker and Samantha Kennedy (Wayne); and a great- grandbaby on the way. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Creech; sisters, Ruth Rachal, Arline Peedin, Rosalind Sweitzer, and Merle Creech.
In lieu of memorial contribution may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. Condolences to the family may be sent to poolefuneral. com under Obituaries. Wanna Creech Frazier HOLLY SPRINGS David Sansevero Coover, 23, of Holly Springs, died Mon- day, January 13, 2014. He was born in Sacra- mento, CA on June 8, 1990 to Raymond Merle Coover, Jr.
and Rosana M. Can- iglia Coover. He is pre- ceded in death by his father, Raymond M. Coover, Jr. He is sur- vived by moth- er: Rosana M.
Thomas, and step-father: Aaron C. Thomas of Cary; ma- ternal grandmother: Caterina Caniglia of Watertown, MA; brothers: Raymond M. Coover, III and wife, Alison of Fuquay Varina, and Robert A. Coover and wife Candace of Richmond, VA; sister: Erin M. Thomas of Cary; and nephew: Dominic Coover.
He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. kind heart and gen- erous spirit made his years working at the Cary Family YMCA some of the happiest of his life. His compassion was further demonstrated through his missionary trip to Jamaica and most of all through his dedicated love for his little sis- ter, Erin. He was a unique and gifted young man who could always brighten the room with his smile and his charm. A North Carolina State University alumnus whose intelligence and love of science took cen- ter stage in his life, potential was unlimited.
He enjoyed and he was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steel- ers fan, he loved soccer, he loved music, he loved to make people laugh, and he loved his friends and fam- ily. The world was brighter for his presence, and the light he brought to all of our lives will never extin- guish. This obitu- ary was written far too soon, as David had so much more to give. The con- tributions he made to the lives of all those who knew him, the lessons he taught us about love and respect and perseverance, and the joy he spread wherever he went, he did it all in a life that had only just begun. The incredible he has had on all of our lives and the wonderful memories we carry will keep spirit alive forever.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 4:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Brown Wynne Funeral Home; 200 S. Maynard Rd. Cary, NC 27511, which will be followed by a celebration of Life at 4:00 PM. In lieu of memorial contribu- tions may be made to the Cary Family Build campaign. Online condolences may be made to www.brownwynn- ecary.com.
David Sansevero Coover JUNE 8, 1990 JANUARY 13, 2014 Brandon K. House AUGUST 25, 1980 JANUARY 17, 1999 Although been 15 years, we try not to mourn your absence yet celebrate the glowing memories we will always have. You will always be in our hearts with uncon- ditional love. PEACE, Mama, Nanny, Baldie and Jason SANFORD Dr. Stuart Wynn Gibbs, 94, formerly of Gastonia, died January 14, 2014, at Parkview i Center, Sanford, NC, with family by his side.
He was born August 19, 1919, in Sautee, GA, to the late Reverend Dr. Charles Mitch- ell Gibbs and Car- son Gibbs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Sara Bowen Gibbs; a sister Margaret Gibbs Lob of Metarie, LA; and a brother The Reverend Charles Mitchell Gibbs, Jr. of Cornelia, GA. Dr.
Gibbs was raised in Erwin, NC, and graduated from Erwin High School and Blue Ridge School for Boys in Asheville. He was a 1941 grad- uate of Davidson College and received his medical degree from Wake Forest Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1944. He served an internship at Watts Hospital, Durham, and his radiology residency at Bowman Gray. Dr. Gibbs practiced radiol- ogy in Gastonia for 31 years re- tiring in1985; he had previous- ly practiced in Rocky Mount and in the US Army at Fort Gordon, GA.
He was a former chief of staff of Gaston Memo- rial Hospital, a past president of the Gaston County Medical Society and a past president of the NC Radiological Society. He remained active and sup- portive of his community in re- tirement. A longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, he served as an Elder and choir member. Dr. Gibbs is survived by his children, Ann Blatzer and hus- band Bruce of Columbus, OH; Gail Parker and husband Byron of Laurens, SC; Penny Shields and husband Paul of Sanford; and Wynn Gibbs, and wife Cindy of Greenville, SC.
He was blessed with eleven grand- children: Leah Blatzer and Julia Blatzer of Richmond, VA; Shannon Medlin and hus- band Mark of Gilbert, SC; Clay Parker of Hopkins, SC; Stu- art Parker and wife Kathryn of Bristol, TN; Dan Shields and wife Kathryn of Raleigh; Frank Shields and Lisa Duke of Asheville; Stu- art Shields of Sanford; Miller Wofford, Mary Wynn Gibbs, Stuart Gibbs III of Greenville, SC; and six great-grandchil- dren. Also surviving are a sister Tilda Herring of Clin- ton; a sister-in-law Ann Gibbs Tennant of Alcolu, SC; and a brother-in-law David S. Clay and wife Anne of Salisbury. A witness to the resurrec- tion and celebration of Dr. life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Gasto- nia on Sunday, January 26, at 2 pm by The Reverend Dr.
John Frye. The family will greet visitors after the service at the church. Private inter- ment service will take place at Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston-Salem, at a later date. Dr. family offers their gratitude to those who lov- ingly supported him with care, prayers, visits, and correspon- dence, including the staff of Parkview Retirement Center, Parkview-In-Home Care, and Community Home Care and Hospice.
In lieu of please consider memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 1621 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054; Barium Springs Home for Children, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010; Community Home Care and Hospice, 1836 Doctors Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 or a charity of the choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.millerbolesfuner alhome.com Miller-Boles Funeral Home is serving the family. Dr. Stuart Wynn Gibbs RALEIGH Raymond Theodore Schaler, 87, passed away Tuesday, Janu- ary 14, 2014 at Wake Medical Center.
He was born in i i a i Ohio to the late Stephen D. and Retha Cooke Schak- ler. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Schaler is survived by his wife, Vivian L.
Schaler; a son, Carl Stephen (Susan) Schaler of Raleigh; a daughter, Karen C. Schaler of Raleigh; grand- daughter, Julie (Bill) Tallitsch; great grandchildren Emery and Adriene Tallitsch, as well as his beloved cats: Ms. Kitty and Marigold. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11 AM at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, 831 Wake Forest Raleigh NC 27604. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service begin- ning at 10:00 am.
In lieu of ers, contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1417 Clifton Raleigh, NC 27604 Condolences may be made to www.bryan-leefuneralhome. com Raymond Theodore Schaler AUGUST 21, 1926 JANUARY 14, 2014 RALEIGH Edna Denise Garcia Woodlief of Raleigh, passed away Thursday morning, Janu- ary 16, 2014 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. She was born in San Antonio, TX to the late John Garcia and Vi Driscoll. She was a banker with for over 20 years and was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Even though we live miles apart, the SPIRIT LOVE that the four of us share, has al- ways been connected.
We nev- er lost communication, thanks to the telephone, e-mail, Face- book, always US Mail. God is great He send us the BIG that any sibling can ask for. All her nieces nephews will miss hearing funny stories about her brothers (the twins) or her sister during the long phone conversations. We love you Eddy. Eddy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Phillip C.
Woodlief; son, John R. Buchan- an, Sr. wife Sara of Clayton; brothers, David J. Garcia wife Lucille and Daniel J. Gar- cia wife Rosie all of San Anto- nio, TX; sister, Emily Teasley of Cita, FL; spe- cial thanks to our sweet niece, Denise Paz husband George of San Antonio, TX; mother-in- law, Ella Belle Woodlief of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Tara Buchanan Lo- gan Klouda, Brooke Buchanan, Phillip Buchanan and Olivia Buchanan; three great-grand- children and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her grandson John R. Buch- anan, Jr. In lieu of memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. A memorial gathering will be held at P.M., Satur- day evening, January 18, 2014 at Bright Funeral Home Cre- mation Center, 405 S. Main Wake Forest, NC 27587.
(919-556-5811) www.brightfunerals.com Eddy Garcia Woodlief POLITICS101 HEEL newsobserverstore.com or919-836-2829 The focus on the of North at The Store.
