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Highland Park, Illinois Doris Jones McBride 2023 Doris Jones McBride, 88, of Henderson (and recently, Highland Park, IL), passed away peacefully on September 23,2023. Born in Thomasville to the late Lilly Wagner Jones and Dillon Jones, Doris was a graduate of Thomasville High School and Woman's College. Doris is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, John Thomas McBride, and sister Peggy Jones, of Wytheville, VA. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Fred Spicer, Jr., of Highland Park, IL, by her sister-in-law Donese McBride and nieces and nephews.

Clarksville, Virginia Richard Carl Schaenzer 1933 — 2023 Richard Carl Schaenzer July 16, 1933 - August 19, 2023 Clarksville , Virginia - Richard Carl "Dick" Schaenzer, 90, a resident of Ivy Hill Road, died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home. Born on July 16, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Norbert Nicholas Schaenzer and Anna Rohde Schaenzer. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He retired from Square D. Electrical Company as the Corporate Human Resources Director. Dick was a lifelong devoted Catholic and an active member of St. James Catholic Church where he served on the building committee and was instrumental in the gymnasium addition, and was a member of Knights of Columbus. A...

Littleton, North Carolina Betty Taylor Arnold 1958 — 2023 LITTLETON, NC - Betty Taylor Arnold, 65, of Transom Court, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill. Born February 19, 1958 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mason Taylor and Joyce Groves Taylor. Betty is survived by her son, Tyler Mason Arnold of Richmond; her brothers, Billy Taylor of Warsaw, Bobby Taylor of Louisa, and Ricky Taylor (Teresa) of Callao; her nieces, Lisa Taylor Hall of Fredericksburg, Stephanie Taylor Hobson of Virginia Beach; her nephews, Matthew Taylor of Warsaw, Hampton Taylor of Louisa; and her fateful four-legged companions Gizmo and Zowie. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Littleton, North Carolina Betty Taylor Arnold 1958 — 2023 LITTLETON, NC - Betty Taylor Arnold, 65, of Transom Court, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill. Born February 19, 1958 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mason Taylor and Joyce Groves Taylor. No services are planned at this time. Betty is survived by her son, Tyler Mason Arnold of Richmond; her brothers, Billy Taylor of Warsaw, Bobby Taylor of Louisa, and Ricky Taylor (Teresa) of Callao; her nieces, Lisa Taylor Hall of Fredericksburg, Stephanie Taylor Hobson of Virginia Beach; her nephews, Matthew Taylor of Warsaw, Hampton Taylor of Louisa; and her fateful four legged companions Gizmo and Zowie. In addition to her...

Littleton, North Carolina Betty Taylor Arnold 1958 — 2023 LITTLETON, NC - Betty Taylor Arnold, 65, of Transom Court, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill. Born February 19, 1958 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mason Taylor and Joyce Groves Taylor. Betty is survived by her son, Tyler Mason Arnold of Richmond; her brothers, Billy Taylor of Warsaw, Bobby Taylor of Louisa, and Ricky Taylor (Teresa) of Callao; her nieces, Lisa Taylor Hall of Fredericksburg, Stephanie Taylor Hobson of Virginia Beach; her nephews, Matthew Taylor of Warsaw, Hampton Taylor of Louisa; and her fateful four legged companions Gizmo and Zowie. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by...

Littleton, North Carolina James Lee Arnold 1955 — 2023 LITTLETON NC - James Lee "Jimmy" Arnold, 67, of Transom Court, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at Maria Parham Health. Born November 26, 1955 in Henry County, VA, he was the son of the late Edwin Leon "Dude" Arnold and Olivia Arrington "Pat" Arnold. He was retried from DuPont in Chesterfield, VA where he worked as a pipe fitter. No services are planned at this time. James is survived by his wife, Betty Taylor Arnold of the home; his son, Tyler Mason Arnold of Richmond; three sisters, Brenda A. Patton (Joe) of Fieldale, VA, Linda A. Hundley of Martinsville, VA, and Patty Arnold of Soddy Daisy, TN; a brother, Johnnie Arnold of Fieldale, VA; and his faithful four legged companions, "Gizmo,"...

Henderson, North Carolina Nancy Jeanette Cartwright capps 1947 — 2023 Nancy Jeanette Cartwright Capps, 76, a resident of Ridgecrest Trail, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the Clyde Benjamin Cartwright, Sr. and Hazel Stokes Cartwright. Mrs. Capps was a retired accounting technician in the public school system. She was a volunteer at Maria Parham Hospital where she played piano in the hospital lobby. She loved movies, reading, crossword puzzles and family time and family game time. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where a memorial service will be held on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM by the Rev. George Loveland. She is survived by her husband, John...

Wake Forest, North Carolina Robert Palmer Brewer, Jr. 1948 — 2023 Robert Palmer "Robin" Brewer, Jr., 75, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home. Born March 15, 1948, in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Commander Robert Palmer Brewer, Sr. and Percye Burwell Brewer. Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife, Lou Kelley Brewer of the home; daughter, Sarah Brewer of Wake Forest; son, Samuel Brewer (Helen) of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Clark Brewer, Davis Brewer, Lillian Brewer; a sister, Donna Brewer of Sanford; a brother-in-law, William Sternbergh of Greensboro; and mother-in-law, Anne Kelley of Raleigh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Catharine Brewer Sternbergh. The family will receive friends prior to the...

Cathy Newton Tillotson 1957 — 2023 HENDERSON- Cathy Lynn Newton Tillotson, 65, of Dabney Road, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. Born September 1, 1957 in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late O.B. Newton, Jr. and Helen Blalock Newton. She was retired from Coca-Cola in Durham, where she worked as a Human Resources Manager and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cathy is survived by her husband, Danny Tillotson of the home; two brothers, Randy B. Newton (Robin) and Mark Newton (Linda), both of Creedmoor; a brother-in-law, Bobby Ray of Creedmoor; nieces and nephews, Wanda Ferrell (Brent), Richard Ray (Paula), Dylan Newton and...

Marjorie Brooks Johnson 1923 — 2022 Marjorie Brooks Johnson, 99, a resident of Arthur Circle, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 17, 1923 in Chatham County, she was the daughter of the late Mollie Maude Thomas Brooks and Claude Dewitt Brooks. Marjorie was retired from Belk in Henderson where she worked as a buyer. She was a member of Dortches Baptist Church and formerly a member of West End Baptist Church in Henderson. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 at noon at Dortches Baptist Church by Rev. Rick Gaskins. Burial will follow at 3:30 PM in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Henderson. Marjorie is survived by two daughters, Mollie Marjorie Johnson of Asheboro and...

Henderson, North Carolina William Herndon Mast 1934 — 2022 HENDERSON- William Herndon Mast, of Henderson, died May 18, 2022 in Durham. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Blowing Rock to David Patterson Mast and Grace Blalock Mast. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Harriette Glass Mast. Growing up in Sugar Grove, he and his brothers worked hard, played hard, and learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, especially that of the North Carolina mountains. After graduating from Watauga High School, he went on to graduate from the Pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957. A few years later he established his home in Henderson, and founded Mast Drug Company in 1962. He began the company...

Allan Schlobach 2022 — 2022 HENDERSON- Allan Schlobach, 58, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home. Born in Bergen County, NJ, he was the son of the late Maryann DiMella Schlobach and Gustave Schlobach. Along with his wife, Jennifer he operated The Burger Shop in Wake Forest. Allan was an avid golfer and talented athlete. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In addition to his wife, Jennifer, of the home, he is survived by five step-children, William, Garrett, James, Leah and Caleb; he is also survived by his sister, Deborah S. Reme of NJ; two brothers, Richard Schlobach of Washinton, DC and Bruce Schlobach of NJ; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Henderosn, North Carolina Ronald Douglas Sommer 1944 — 2021 RONALD D. SOMMER HENDERSON NC-Ronald Douglas Sommer, 77, a resident of Henderson, died Friday, September 3, 2021 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born on August 16, 1944 in Batesville, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Herman Benjamin Sommer and Josephine Saleeby Sommer. Mr. Sommer was a graduate of Louisburg College and attended Harriett Baptist Church and Raleigh Road Baptist Church. He was a retired restaurant Manager Ronnie's Drive Inn on Raleigh Rd. No Services are planned at this time. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Rose Nelson Sommer of the home; two daughters, Joann Sommer and Marie Sommer of Jacksonville, Florida; one step-daughter, Kelly Rose Kaspar (Justin) of...

Chapel Hill, Chatham Co Maude Holmes Tucker 1929 — 2020 Maude Holmes Tucker October 14, 1929 ? November 30, 2020 CHAPEL HILL-Maude Holmes Tucker died November 30, 1920 in Chapel Hill. She was the wife of G. Reginald Tucker, M.D. and daughter of the late Captain Raymond L. Holmes and Otelia G. Holmes. A graduate of Perquimans High School, she was subsequently employed at the UNC School of Dentistry. During this time, she and Reg were married while he was completing Medical School at UNC. Following his graduation, Maude and Reg moved to Charleston, SC where he served in the US Navy and their son was born. After returning to Chapel Hill for further training, they settled into medical practice in Henderson, NC where their daughter was born. Maude...

Henderson Annie Lou Butts Reavis 1931 — 2019 HENDERSON-Annie Lou Butts Reavis, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Maria Parham Health after a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1931 in Harnett County to the late Elmon Layton Butts and Mae Day Butts. Lou was a graduate of Angier High School and East Carolina Teacher's College (now East Carolina University). She spent over 20 years teaching in Vance County public schools. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Henderson where she enjoyed many friendships in the Joy Sunday School Class. After retirement she spent her time tutoring at the ARK (At-Risk-Kids) Ministry, helping in the kitchen for Wednesday dinners at First Baptist Church, and volunteering...

Henderson Samuel Thomas Peace III 1938 — 2019 HENDERSON- Samuel Thomas Peace, III, 81, of 802 Meadow Lane, died Monday, December 9, 2019. Born November 3, 1938 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Samuel Thomas Peace, Jr. and Ann Coleman Peace. He attended Woodberry Forest School, graduated from Henderson High School and earned a degree in business administration from UNC- Chapel Hill. He was a Captain for Delta Airlines and retired from Delta after 30 years and enjoyed working for three major TV stations as a videographer. Tom was a member of the Henderson Jaycees, was a Past President of the Henderson Kiwanis Club, a former Mason and a member of First United Methodist Church in Henderson. A graveside memorial service...

Henderson Robert Gilliam Kittrell, Jr. 1921 — 2019 HENDERSON- Robert Gilliam Kittrell Jr. passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019, one day before his 98th birthday. He was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina in 1921, the only child of Robert Gilliam Kittrell and Mary Perry Kittrell. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1938 and Virginia Episcopal School. He then entered the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill graduating in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree. While at UNC he was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity and the Order of the Minatours. Upon the outbreak of the World War II, he enlisted in the Navy V-7 Program. After training at Northwestern University, he was commissioned an Ensign. After...

Henderson Robert Gilliam Kittrell 1921 — 2019 Robert Gilliam Kittrell Jr. passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019, one day before his 98th birthday. He was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina in 1921, the only child of Robert Gilliam Kittrell and Mary Perry Kittrell. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1938 and Virginia Episcopal School. He then entered the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill graduating in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree. While at UNC he was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity and the Order of the Minatours. Upon the outbreak of the World War II, he enlisted in the Navy V-7 Program. After training at Northwestern University, he was commissioned an Ensign. After brief training...

Henderson Anne Cannady Cole 1930 — 2019 Anne Cannady Cole, 89, of Henderson, passed peacefully at her home on September 25, 2019. Born in Oxford, on September 19, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Ellis Cannady and Ora Wootten Cannady. Anne was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to many. Anne grew up in Oxford graduating from Oxford High School and later attended Meredith College. She retired in 1994 from EM Rollins School after 26 years of service. Anne is survived by her daughter, Mary Cole Moore and husband, Kenneth Moore of Raleigh, grandson, Cole Ammons and granddaughters Jackie Ammons and Sammie Ammons and Brother Nathaniel Ellis Cannady Jr. of Asheville. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Henderson Frances Martin Saunders 1919 — 2019 HENDERSON- Frances Martin Saunders, 99, of Henderson, died peacefully in her home Wednesday, September 18th. Born in Reidsville, on October 25, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Johns Benjamin Martin and Alice Duke Martin. Mrs. Saunders was a woman of gentle wisdom and great strength and character. She was a homemaker; her life centered around her family, her church and friends. She was charter member of The Town and Country Garden Club, and a member of The Church of The Holy Innocents where she served in many capacities over the years. She was a member of The Episcopal Church Women, a Sunday school teacher, Vestry member and was on the Alter Guild for more than 60 years. She was...

Henderson Dennis Carroll Craddock 1945 — 2019 HENDERSON- Dennis Carroll Craddock, 73, of Kerr Lake, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Maria Parham Health. Born in Danville, VA on September 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Craddock, Jr. and Emma Harris Craddock. He attended Ferrum College and Lynchburg College before earning his Masters Degree at the University of Virginia. He began his coaching career at Gretna High School in Gretna, VA then coached at Albermarle High School in Charlottesville, VA and then moved on to the college level at UVA, where he coached Track and Field for ten years. Dennis' coaching career then took him to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he coached Men's and Women's Track...

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