Eve Beddoes

WILMINGTON -- Eve Beddoes, age 84, passed away on November 13, 2009, at the Davis Health facilities located in Wilmington. Prior to that, she lived for almost thirty years in the Charlotte-Monroe areas. Her family would like to thank Tommy Hayes, a long-time special friend, for his invaluable help during this time. Because of “Big Gaby,” Eve was able to stay in her own home longer than expected. We could never begin to repay him for his loving help and many kindnesses throughout this entire experience.

Eve leaves behind three children and their families: Genia Beddoes Williams and husband Larry, Woody Kell Beddoes and wife Emily, and April Beddoes Brooks and husband Lewis. Her grandchildren are Paul Williams (wife Krishna), Keith Williams, Hamp Beddoes, Capers Beddoes, Kelley Sherrill Cook (husband Ash), and David Sherrill. Great-grandchildren are Emily and Walker Williams and Gabriella and Christian Cook.

This fourteen year journey through the world of Alzheimer’s has not been easy for any of us, especially Eve. However, her family has found comfort in seeing the hand of God many times throughout this arduous trek. And now, Eve has finally been set free from the bondage of this insidious disease and placed into the hands of God.

Graveside services will be held in Sanford, NC, on Monday, November 16, where she will be laid to rest in a family plot.

In lieu of flowers, people may send donations in memory of Eve to The Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.

Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Wilmington, N.C., is handling arrangements.

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Ethel C. Clark

MONROE -- Ethel Carnes Clark, 87 died Friday November 13, 2009 at her home.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday November 16, 2009 in Lakeland Memorial Park.

She was born May 21, 1922 in Union County, NC, the daughter of the late John Alan Carnes and the late Mary Ann Stewart Carnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Clark and daughter, Penny Clark Aldridge.

Survivors include a daughter, Judith C. Hendren of Monroe; and a son, Joel Clark of Lincolnton; one sister, Dorothy C. Gibson of Monroe; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation immediately following the service at the graveside.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Clark.

Azalea E. Gordon

MONROE

Azalea Eubanks Gordon, 80, died Friday (Nov. 13, 2009) at Carolinas Medical Center-Union.

Services for will be 11 a.m. Monday (Nov. 16, 2009) in the McEwen Colonial Chapel, with interment in Lakeland Memorial Park.

She was born Aug. 28, 1929 in Union County, the daughter of the late Richard Allen Eubanks and the late Lela Victoria Belk Eubanks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Gordon.

Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Gordon of Waxhaw, Wade Gordon of Monroe, and Donnie Gordon of Lancaster, S.C.; two daughters, Kathryn Gordon of Monroe, and Martha Stevens of Waxhaw; a brother, George Eubanks of Monroe; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. today at McEwen Funeral Home in Monroe.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family.

Jana Pigg Griffin

PAGELAND

Jana Pigg Griffin, 67, died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at her home in Pageland.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with burial in Wolf Pond Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born May 28, 1942, in Concord, she was the daughter of Elton and the late Ethel Cooper Pigg and was married to Emmit Thomas Griffin of Pageland.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include three sons, Charles Michael Griffin of Columbia, S.C., Emmit Thomas Griffin Jr. of Cummings, Ga., and Timothy Todd Griffin of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters, Jana A. Jones of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Gwen Fowler of Jacksonville, Fla., and Debbie Keningtonn of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, James E. Pigg, Jr. of Pageland; two sisters, Bonnie P. Grove and Gail Pigg, both of Pageland; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation was from 6 p.m. To 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C., 29709.

Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland is in charge.

Mylee Sue Griffin

MONROE

Mylee Sue Griffin, infant daughter of Richard Glenn Griffin and Monica Leigh Baucom Griffin of Monroe, died Wednesday November 11, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Survivors include, her parents, two sisters: Regan Griffin and Macie Griffin and a brother: Wriston Griffin all of the home, maternal grandparents, Frank and Gale Baucom of Monroe; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Louise Rushing of Monroe ; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Judy Griffin of Mint Hill.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today, November 15, 2009 at the Shiloh Advent Christian Church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Brent Carpenter.

The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation after the service in the Shiloh Advent Christian Church Fellowship Hall.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers; please send memorials in memory of Mylee Sue Griffin, to Caleb Ministries, P.O. Box 470093, Charlotte, N.C. 28247-0093. Phone # 704-841-1320.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Baby Mylee Sue Griffin.

William C. Horne

PEACHLAND -- William C. “Bill” Horne, 93, retired farmer, died peacefully in his sleep at home on November 13, 2009. Bill was born on November 9, 1916, the fifth child of Eugene and Inez Horne who preceded him in death.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mattie Lou Huntley Horne and his faithful canine companion Shiloh. Survivors also include four sisters, Sarah Horne of Richmond, VA, Emma Wiesel of Raleigh, NC, Frances Boisson of Reading, PA and Ruth Burnette of Smithfield, NC,and numerous devoted nieces and nephews who always enjoyed spending time with him on the farm. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy M. Huntley of Peachland, NC and Mary Anna Huntley Boger of Kannapolis, NC.

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by brothers, Herman, J.D., Houston, Hudson, and Roy and sisters, Edith Williams and Mary Funderburk.

In accordance with his wishes, no funeral service will be held. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Peachland Cemetery Association, 1642 Upper White Store Road, Peachland, NC 28133.

The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com

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