Donald ‘Duck’ Wayne Dixon

DURHAM — Donald ‘Duck’ Wayne Dixon, age 54, died November 19, 2009 at Durham Regional Medical Center. He was a diehard Duke fan and enjoyed watching Giants Baseball and Packers football.

Survivors are his wife, Sherry Y. Dixon; step-daughter, Christy Collins and husband Mark; brother, Glad Dixon and wife Nancy; mother, Mary Willis Dixon; grandchildren, Brook Yarbrough; and niece, Christie Dixon. He is preceded in death by his father, Ladis Gray Dixon Sr. and nephew, Scott Winfrey.

Visitation: The Family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Service in Mebane on Monday November 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a hospice of your choice.

Condolences may be made to: www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Maurice Andrew Fisher ‘Mark’

DURHAM — Maurice Andrew Fisher ‘Mark’, 48, passed November 19, 2009.

He is survived by his wife, Jandy Fisher; children, Maurice Anthony Fisher, Carrie Fisher, Michael Terry, Brandon Terry and Christopher Fisher; and two grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors at the home on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 6 until 9 p.m.

“We will always love you dad”

Lee Lowdermilk Wall

DURHAM — Lee Lowdermilk Wall, age 87, of 312 Country Club Drive died November 19 at Duke Hospital after a short illness.

The daughter of the late Lizzie Liles Gallimore and Clyde B. Lowdermilk, Lee was born in Montgomery County on November 28, 1921, and grew up in Candor, N.C. She graduated from Candor High School in 1938 and received a Registered Nursing degree from Rex Hospital’s School of Nursing in 1942. She then moved to Durham in 1943.

She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the Sara Barker and Sheltering Home Circles of the King’s Daughters and Sons, the Durham Exchangette Club and the Durham Roosterette Club.

Lee was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, N. Clyde Wall. Surviving are her daughter, Melissa Kempf; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Pam Clark Wall; and three grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy Kempf and Bonnie Lee Wall.

A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 24 at 2 p.m. by Revs. Doug Lain and Al Hocutt. A reception will be held immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1320 Umstead Road, Durham, N.C., 27712.

Granville

Barbara Duke Gregory

CREEDMOOR — Barbara Duke Gregory, 68, a resident of 2054 Will Suitt Road, died Friday, November 20 at Durham Regional Hospital.

A native of Granville County, the daughter of the late Samuel Merritt and Sally Goss Duke. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church, worked at the Creedmoor Shirt Factory and was later self employed.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Creedmoor by Dr. Jack Hollowell. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Cowboy Jim Gregory of the home, daughters, Dorothy and Charlene Allen, both of Creedmoor, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her special companion, Daisy Mae.

Visitation 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home.

Online condolences can be made to www.eakesfuneralhome.com. Select Obits.

Orange

James C. Page, Jr.

CARRBORO — A memorial service for James C. Page, Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28 at the Carrboro United Methodist Church. A “Celebration of Jim’s Life” will take place afterwards.

Nancy Boggs Taylor



HILLSBOROUGH — Nancy Boggs Taylor, 61, of 4144 Cross Anchor Road devoted and loving wife of Wayne Taylor for 38 years passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Regional Hospice Home.

A native of Hillsborough, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Cashe and Mabel Hissim Boggs. She was an active member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church where she shared her Christian faith with many. Mrs. Taylor was an educator for 25 years in public school education at Buffalo and Monarch Elementary Schools in K-4 and K-5 Programs in Union County.

Surviving are two sons; Jeff Taylor and his wife Kim of Enoree and Jeremy Taylor and his wife Amanda Taylor of Woodruff; six grandchildren; Carrie, Bradley, Brayden, Brooklyn, Logan and Elijah Cashe Taylor. Mrs. Taylor is also survived by her loving sister Lynne Laws and her husband Tony and family of Hillsborough, N.C. She is also survived by her father-in-law; J.I. Taylor of Enoree, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in North and South Carolina.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 23, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church by the Rev. Stephen Cannon and Mr. Jeff Taylor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Monday prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Brian Whitmore, Lewis Taylor, Wayne Davis, Keith Evans, Wayne Burgess, Tony Hawkins, Derrick Duckett and Roger Taylor.

Honorary Escort will be the Candle Light Sunday School Class of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church, Buffalo Elementary School, Orange High Class of 1966, Beth Grant, Peggy Duncan, Betty Wallace, Dot Stewart and Zora O’dell.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Security Blanket, 1855 East Main Street, Suite 14, Box 101, Spartanburg, S.C. 29307.

The family is at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kim Taylor, 115 Taylor Town Road, Enoree.

For directions to Cedar Shoals Baptist Church go to www.cedarshoalsbaptistchurch.org.

Lanford Funeral Home, Woodruff, S.C.

Catherine Eugenia Thomas

HILLSBOROUGH — Mrs. Catherine Eugenia Thomas, 91, formerly of Hillsborough, died Saturday, November 21, 2009.

She was a native of Portsmouth, Va., but lived here for many years. She attended the Hillsborough United Methodist Church. She retired from Duke University Purchasing Dept. as an expidite clerk.

Surviving are two sons: David Forsythe (Roxanne), Henderson, and Donald Forsythe (Vicki), Efland; and one daughter, Diana Perkins, Mebane. She was predeceased by two husbands, Kelsie R. Forsythe and Roy “Moses” Thomas; one son Dennis Forsythe; and two sisters: Phyllis Vernon and Charlotte Cole.

The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Walker’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Online condolences: Walkersfuneralservice.com.

William 'Bill' Carrington Jr.

DURHAM -- William "Bill" Carrington Jr., 67, departed his life on November 18, 2009.

He is survived by his mother Elneps Carrington; three children; six sisters; three brothers; and a special friend, Esther Johnson of 22 years; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at New Red Mountain Baptist Church in Rougemont with visitation at 1 p.m.

Eddie Lee Freeland

DURHAM -- Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Lee Freeland will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12 p.m. from St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1102 Juniper Street, Durham.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. at the church.

Services entrusted to Scarborough and Hargett Funeral Home, Inc.

Kay M. 'Kaydebell' Johnson





DURHAM -- Kay M. Johnson, 65, went to be with Jesus on October 24 in her daughter's Bethlehem, Pa. home, ending her battle with cancer.

Born to the late Preston and Virginia Johnson, she was predeceased by two brothers, James and Earl Johnson.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Ann Johnson; five children, Laura, Eric, Teresa, Christopher and Jonathan; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Rebecca, Johnathan, Briana, Heather, Noah and Angel Kay; nieces and nephew, Amanda, Earl Wayne and (late) Bonnie; great nieces, Courtney, Kayleigh and Madison; great nephews, Anthony and Chris. Other survivors include Aunt Margaret Powell; and many precious cousins.

She retired from Durham Ridge Assisted Living; known for her hard work, compassion and the gift of laughter.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m. at Journey Fellowship (Westwood Baptist Church), 2031 W. Club Blvd. Luncheon reception in the fellowship hall.

Naru Knuckles Williams

DURHAM -- Memorial Mass for Naru Knuckles Williams, 57, of Durham, a native of Lumberton, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Frances De Sales Catholic Church.

Entombment in Garden of Faith Mausoleum. McMillan Funeral Home of Lumberton.



ALAMANCE

Lois Aneskievich





MEBANE -- Lois Aneskievich, who cared for many Triangle-area residents through her work as a home-health nurse, died November 9, in her Mebane home, surrounded by family and friends, ending her brave battle with bladder cancer.

Known as "Miss Lois" to countless patients and their families who enjoyed her warm bedside manner and benefited from her sharp clinical assessment skills, she resided in Mebane for over two decades.

Born Lois Christman in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania in 1931, Lois was scholastic oratory champion of Carbon County, representing Summit Hill High School.

Upon graduation, she was awarded a merit scholarship to attend the School of Nursing at Methodist Hospital of Philadelphia, from which she was graduated in 1952, with honors. She rose to the position of Head Nurse of Obstetrics at Methodist Hospital within three years of graduating.

After a four-year long courtship, she married Trooper John T. Aneskievich of the Pennsylvania State Police in 1956. Lois continued to work in nursing while raising her children and pursuing her BSN degree at several Philadelphia-area colleges.

In the 1970's, Lois worked as a school nurse in the Norristown (PA) Area School District, and began her home-health career with the Visiting Nurse Association of Montgomery County, Pa.

Widowed in 1986, Lois moved to Mebane two years later, joining the nursing departments of Alamance Memorial Hospital and later, the University of North Carolina Hospital, before returning to the field of home-health nursing with Home Health of Chapel Hill.

In an era before GPS-guidance, Lois was the only health-care worker seen by many patients living in the most rural parts of Central North Carolina.

"Nursing isn't just a profession; it's a calling," Lois often remarked. "Some of my patients lived in places where the dirt roads were not even on a map. It allowed me to explore so much of the Triangle-area. It was the most rewarding experience I've had in nursing."

Admired for her gardening, Lois practically became a fixture in Brookhollow, where daily she could be seen tending her gardens, making her residence a showpiece of the neighborhood, with displays of colorful azaleas and dogwood trees she planted herself, by hand.

She is survived by children, Joseph Aneskievich, of Greenville, S.C., twins, Jerome Aneskievich and Jill Stanislaw, both of Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer; and a sister, Eleanor. She is also survived by a brother, Luther, of Chapel Hill, Tenn.; a niece, Donna Nalesnik, of Nesquehoning, Pa.; and a granddaughter, Caroline Aneskievich.

A celebration of Lois' life is planned for April, 2010.



CHATHAM

Mildred Louise Hughes

PITTSBORO -- Mildred Louise Hughes was born in Chatham County on September 29, 1932. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

For the last five years of her life, Mildred was full of life although her body was overtaken by cancer. She always had a smile on her face and continued to say she was all right. She will always be remembered for her willingness to help others even when she could not help herself. There was always room for one more in her house.

Her survivors include one son, James W. Hughes (Rosetta) of Durham; and two daughters, Darlene Pretty of Durham and Ellen Pretty of Raleigh. Other survivors Mildred helped to raise and considered as her children are Willie Grace and James Moore of Durham, Shirley Mangum of Hillsborough, Pamela Williams of Washington, D.C., and Joanetta Roberson of Chapel Hill. She leaves to mourn her loss 16 grandchildren; and 32 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. at American Cremation Services, 1204 Person St., Durham.

In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Duke Hospice and Homecare (Hock Family Pavilion)



GRANVILLE

Lewis Gerald Byrd





OXFORD -- Lewis Gerald Byrd, 82, a resident of 4653 James Royster Road, died Wednesday, November 18th at his home.

A native of Durham County, the son of the late Junie Daniel and Ellie Stewart Byrd, he was a Mason and Shriner and was a retired Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force after 24 years of service. He also retired from GTE in Durham.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Oxford by the Rev. Eddie Mauldin.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Byrd and Douglas Byrd.

Surviving are his wife, Teresa Taylor Byrd of the home; a step-daughter, Brandy Self Loyd, who grew in his heart and husband, Doug of Oxford; a sister, Evelyn Cvacho of Lancaster, Penn.; and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews; and his loving dogs, Otis, Cricket, Gracie and Lillie.

Visitation is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the service at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home.

Online condolences can be made to www.eakesfuneralhome.com. Select Obits.



ORANGE

Robert Harris Pope

CEDAR GROVE -- Robert Harris Pope died November 19, 2009.

He was born on the family farm in Cedar Grove on July 16, 1914, the youngest of nine children born to Carl McDade Pope and Lindia Lee Harris Pope. Harris was the grandson of Capt. John Saunders Pope, 31st NC Infantry and Capt. Haywood W. Harris, 35th NC Infantry.

He was a tobacco farmer and was employed as a tobacco inspector by the USDA. Harris and his wife, Janie, lived on the family farm until failing health forced their moving into assisted living facilities. He was a lifelong member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church and, over the years, held several offices in the Pastor of Parrish. Harris was a member of Eagle Lodge 19 in Hillsborough since 1938, Scottish Rite of New Bern and Sudan Shrine Temple. He was also a long time member of the Wolfpack Club and a founding contributor to Carter Finley Stadium. One of the things he missed most in his later years was seeing his beloved Wolfpack play ball.

Harris was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Janie Hester Pope; his parents; and eight siblings. Survivors include his son, Robert Harris Pope Jr. and wife, Gail, of Raleigh; two grandchildren, Robert H. Pope III and wife, Joyce, of Sylva, and Jennifer Pope Edwards and husband, Mark, of Raleigh; three great grandchildren, David Alexander Pope, Avery Sutton Edwards and Zachary Reynolds Edwards.

The family wishes to thank the staff and employees of Brighton Gardens, Mayview Convalescent Center and Roxboro Nursing Home for their loving care and patience. Eagle Lodge 19 will conduct a graveside service at Cedar Grove Cemetery on November 23rd at 11 a.m. The family will gather at the home place immediately following the service for a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, tax deductible contributions may be made to the Historic Eagle Lodge Foundation, P.O. Box 373, Hillsborough, NC 27278 for the restoration of the historic lodge building. Online condolences: Walkersfuneralservice.com.



ELSEWHERE

Phineas 'Phin' Edgar Horton III

LINVILLE -- Phineas "Phin" Edgar Horton III, 77, passed away November 16, 2009 at his home in Linville Land Harbor. He is now at home with the Lord. He hoped to be remembered as a 'good fellow' and he surely will.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bunny Hooper Horton; four daughters, Ann Farmer (Mark), Pamela Terwilliger (Tom), Susan Majors (Brian), all of Durham, and Mary Nash of Wake Forest; and nine cherished grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott.

A celebration of Phin's life will be held Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, 1309 Umstead Rd., Durham.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Aaron Baptist Church, PO Box 266, Montezuma, NC 28653.

Additional information available at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.