DURHAM

Luvenia T. Elliott

DURHAM -- Luvenia T. Elliott 85, departed her life on September 1, 2010.

She is survived by three daughters, eight sons and a host of grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church in Durham, N.C. with visitation at 1 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Holloway Memorial Funeral Home.

Clyde Moore, Jr.





DURHAM -- Funeral Services for Mr. Clyde Moore, Jr., 83, of 100 Spring Valley Lane, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville Street.

Burial will be at Beechwood Cemetery. Family visitation tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Masonic rites at 6:30.

He was born April 24, 1927 in Beauford County, North Carolina. He graduated from P.S. Jones High School in Washington, NC in 1945.

He began his professional career in 1947 at Radio Electric Appliance and Repair in Durham as a janitor and worked his way up to manager. He then joined Linthicum TV & Radio Service in Durham for approximately 13 years.

He joined the Communications Department at North Carolina Central University in 1966 where he retired in 1993 after 27 years of service. While at NCCU Clyde served as an electronics technician in the Learning Resources Center where he managed and maintained all of the University's audio visual equipment.

He also taught media/videography classes for students enrolled in the Mass Communications program.

Clyde was a man of great faith who trusted God in every situation. He was a long time member of White Rock Baptist Church where he served for over 50 years in several capacities including, Deacon, Trustee, Usher and member of the Finance and Budget Committees. He also served as the financial secretary for years.

He was a member of the Sarah E. Smith Sheepfold and the former Moore-Kennedy Sunday School Class. Given his interest and expertise in technology, he also managed and operated the sound system at White Rock for approximately 40 years during Sunday worship services, funerals, anniversary celebrations and many other events held at the church.

While Clyde spent many countless hours working around White Rock he found time to lend his service and support to organizations in the Durham community. He was an active and committed member of the Durham Interdenominational Ushers Union where he served as president for more than 30 years. He also served as treasurer for the Advisory Board of the Durham Ushers Union. His commitment extended to the state level of the Ushers Union where he served as treasurer and chairperson for the Finance Committee for the Interdenominational Ushers Association of NC, Inc. (IUA). He worked tirelessly with the state team in charge of oversight and construction of the IUA Headquarters Building in Franklinton, NC which was dedicated on August 30, 2003. He was also a member of the Association of Retired NCCU Personnel, President of the Friendly Forty Club and the Rosewood Street Community Club.

He was an avid supporter of several Masonic organizations and was a member of Doric Lodge #28, Durham Consistory #218 and Zafa Temple #176. He served as instructor in the Lodge and Consistory organizations for many years teaching hundreds of new brothers the rules and principles of the Lodge.

Survivors include his son, Clyde Moore, III and his wife, Patricia; two nieces that he and Louise raised after the death of their father (Roy) and mother (Ida), Vivian Trice Holliday and her husband Shelly of Greenville, S.C. and Rosalyn Trice of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Sarah M. Felton and Jean M. Sims of Elizabeth City, NC; two sister-in-laws, Minerva Fields and Winfried Headen (Theadore); four grand children, Kellie Moore Streat and her husband Geoffrey of Atlanta, Ga., Corey Moore, Casey Moore and, Tristan Holliday of Greenville, S.C.; one great grandchild, Yasmine Holliday and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family receiving friends at 100 Spring Valley Lane.

Memorial donations may be made to the NCCU Foundation, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707-3129. Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Parlor.

ALAMANCE


G. Benny Wagoner



GRAHAM -- Mr. G. Benny Wagoner, 85, of Graham died at the Hospice Home on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:25 p.m.

A native of Person County, he was the husband of the late Helen Pass Lynch Wagoner and the son of Elliott Wagoner and Patsy Mae Wheeler Wagoner, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wagoner was a retired Captain of the Burlington Fire Department. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and usher and was a member of the Believers' Sunday School Class and the Senior Saints.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Frances L. Bailey of Burlington; four step-sons, Mr. Michael Lynch and Mr. Jimmy Lynch, both of Graham and Mr. Danny Lynch and Mr. Larry Lynch, both of Burlington; one sister, Mrs. Frances Satterfield of Charlotte; 10 step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Mr. Percy Curtis Wagoner, Mr. Billy Dean Wagoner and Mr. Lambreth Alton Wagoner; and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Brown.

The funeral service will be conducted at Riverside Baptist Church on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Bob Stephenson and the Rev. Curtis Oakley. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m.

The family request that retired fireman of the Burlington Fire Department serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Hospice and the Hospice Home for their love and care for Mr. Wagoner.

Condolences may be offered to www.richandthompson.com.

CHATHAM

Louise Lawrence Riggsbee

PITTSBORO -- Mrs. Louise Lawrence Riggsbee, 94, died September 3, 2010 at her residence.

Born in Wake County on September 5, 1915, Mrs. Riggsbee was a daughter of Cicero and Nonie Lawrence. She was employed by Odell Mfg. for 45 years, retiring at age 70 due to the mill being closed down. Mrs. Riggsbee enjoyed cooking pies and cakes for those that were shut in; she also enjoyed transporting the "old people" on their errands to various appointments or other places. Mrs. Riggsbee was a member of Bynum United Methodist Church where she had served as president of the UMW.

Mrs. Riggsbee is survived by her daughters, Cornelia "Neil" Elmore of Pittsboro and Sue Starnes of Durham; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two nieces.

The service celebrating Mrs. Riggsbee's life will be conducted by Pastors Gina Barrow, Ray Gooch, and Robert Elmore at 11 a.m. Monday at Bynum United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro and at other times at the home of Cornelia and Robert Elmore.

Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, Select "Obituaries".

Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Hospice, 401 East Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344.

Arrangements for Mrs. Riggsbee are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Cremation of Pittsboro.

ORANGE
Lynette Barker Deaton

cedar grove -- Lynette Barker Deaton, born October 3, 1933, went to be with her Lord an Saviour on September 3, 2010 in her home in Cedar Grove from natural causes. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; two granddaughters; and a grandson-in-law; and family friends, Randy and Joy Harris, for whom we are forever grateful. She will be celebrated in a private, family ceremony. Her family appreciates the outpouring of sympathy and love.

Shirley Friedlander Weiss





chapel hill -- Shirley Friedlander Weiss, a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty for more than 35 years and generous supporter of numerous campus programs as well as national arts, music and science organizations, died Tuesday, August 31, at Carol Woods Retirement Community. She was 89.

Professor Emerita Shirley F. Weiss was one of the first women faculty members at UNC Chapel Hill and a leading scholar in the field of urban planning. She was awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award from UNC Chapel Hill in 2003.

After receiving her bachelor's degree in Economics from the New Jersey College for Women at Rutgers University in 1942, Weiss went on to complete her Master of Regional Planning degree from the Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP) at Chapel Hill in 1958. Shirley Weiss became DCRP's first female faculty member and was promoted to full Professor after receiving her Ph.D. from Duke University in economics in 1973. Weiss, a pioneer in urban research, served as Associate Research Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies. She was also Acting Director of Women's Studies. Before coming to UNC-CH, Weiss worked with the Maryland State Planning Commission and with planning consultants Harrison, Ballard and Allen in NYC.

Shirley Friedlander Weiss was born February 26, 1921, the second daughter of Max and Vera Friedlander, New York City. She married Charles M. Weiss on June 7, 1942 and they spent the next 68 years engaged in scholarship, teaching and traveling the world. They enjoyed and supported a range of musical, artistic and science endeavors and created an interdisciplinary fellowship program, the Weiss Urban Livability Program which has supported more than 150 graduate students at UNC-CH.

Together with her husband, Shirley and Charles Weiss provided generous support to over a dozen programs at UNC Chapel Hill, including the Graduate School Weiss Urban Livability Fellowship Program, the Departments of City and Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Music and Art, the Carolina Performing Arts Program, the University Library, the Ackland Art Museum, WUNC-FM, the Botanical Gardens, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and Student Financial Aid, among others.

Shirley Weiss is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Charles M. Weiss; and many friends and colleagues in Chapel Hill.

A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, September 25th at 2 p.m. at the Carol Woods Retirement Community Assembly Hall. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Weiss Urban Livability Fellows Program, c/o the Graduate School, 214 Bynum Hall, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9862.

DURHAM
Olean Harris Davis



DURHAM — Funeral services for Mrs. Olean Harris Davis, 89, will be held at noon Friday at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Avenue.

Family visitation, one hour prior to service.

She was a retired LPN from UNC Hospitals and a member of First Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Clarence Davis Jr. (Hilda) and Robert Clark (Beauica); a granddaughter, Candice Morciglio; grandsons, Christopher Barnes, Darrice Daye and Robert Clark IV; one great-grandchild, Robert Clark V.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

Sue Knott

DURHAM — Mrs. Sue Knott, 60, passed away in her home on Monday, August 31, 2010.

Mrs. Knott was born in Durham County, the daughter of Marie Allen Ellis and the late Tracy Ellis. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Knott was preceded in death by her sister, Gay Turner; her brother, Tracy “Boy” Ellis; and her granddaughter, Ariel Michelle.

Mrs. Knott is survived by her husband of 43 years, William “Skeeter” Knott; her daughter, April Knott Milko and husband, Chris, and their children, Hayle and Cody; her daughter, Misty Knott Lyon and husband, William, and their children, Kaitlyn and Will; her daughter, Nikki Knott and husband, Todd Crabtree, and their children, Jayce, Logan, Chloe, Cade, and Holden; and three brothers; and one sister; along with numerous extended family members.

A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Clements Funeral Chapel, 1105 Broad St, Durham, by Chaplain Tom Hehenberger.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

The family would like to send a special “Thank you” to Janice Vaughn, Kathy Anderson, and Ronnie and Jenny Ellis for your love and support throughout the past year.

The family is being assisted in Durham by Clements Funeral Service, Inc.

Claude Conway Mack

BAHAMA — Claude Conway Mack, age 99, departed this life at Duke University Medical Center on Monday, August 30, 2010 after an extended illness.

He was born October 14, 1910 to the late John Wesley Mack and Grace Wilson Mack.

He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Mack.; three sisters, Pearl Holman, Ruth Pridgen and Juanita Shaw; one brother, Russell Mack; and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Bahama.

Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home.

Raleigh Evans Price Jr.



DURHAM — Raleigh Evans Price Jr., age 69, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at The Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church.

Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 906 S. Roxboro St., Durham.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clementine Price; two sons, Raleigh L. Price (Elnora), Kenneth L. Price (Loleta); five sisters, Mrs. Helen McKinney, Mrs. Bernice Leathers, Mrs. Louise Campbell, Mrs. Velma Quick (George), Mrs. Thelma Kincy (Earl); two brothers, Clarence “Peter Rabbit” Price (Donna), Henry “Butch” Price (Gwen); nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Charles B. Robinson Jr.

DURHAM — Mr. Charles B. Robinson Jr., 75, of 802 DaVinci St., died Monday, August 30.

His funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1102 Juniper St.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church on Friday, one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Thressa Robinson; and three children, Christi and Vince Robinson and Jenell Adams.

Arrangements by Burthey Funeral Service.

The Rev. George Rowland Walls



DURHAM — Funeral services for Rev. George Rowland Walls, 61, of 3007 Cedarwood Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St.

Family visitation, one hour prior to service.

Rev. Walls was a retired pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham County, and an accomplished Gospel singer.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Floretta Liverpool Walls; four children, Erick D. Walls (Sakeenah), Carletha R. Walls, Alicia Richmond (Monroe) and Christopher Walls; eight grandchildren; two brothers, the Rev. Nathaniel E. Wall (Ernestine) and Lonnie Baldwin (Lois); two sisters-in-law, Wilma Liverpool and Bobbye L. Simmons.

Rev. Walls will lie in state from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill.

Viewing, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Parlor.

GRANVILLE
Joseph Edward King



BUTNER — Mr. Joseph Edward King, 56, of 1052 King Drive, Butner, died at his home on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

Mr. King was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late James Theodore and Margaret Reaves King. He was the owner of Budd Piper Roofing Company. He was a member of the Old Fashion Tabernacle. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela King; son, Brad King of Butner; daughter, Teresa King Bozzano of Holly Springs; two sisters, Magdalene Gallant and Judy Wrenn, both of Roxboro; and three grandchildren, Christopher Bozzano, Gabriella Bozzano and Catherine Bozzano.

A celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. Friday with visitation following until 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Online condolences may be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.