Betty Carnes

MONROE — Mrs. Betty Carnes, age 73, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday (November 24, 2009) at her residence.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Carnes will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday (November 27, 2009) at the Davis Funeral Chapel, officiated by Reverend Phil McLean.

Mrs. Carnes was born in Stanly County, on July 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Daniel Fulton Throneburg and Mellie Blalock Throneburg. She was a retired seamstress in the textile industry.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Nguyen, a brother, D.F. Throneburg, and an aunt, Sadie Blalock.

Survivors include her husband, James Carnes of the home; one son, Chris Mobley; one grandson, Damien Nguyen; one granddaughter, Ashley May; two great-granddaughters, Leah Guitterez and Hennessy May; one sister, Ruby Rogers; her adopted son, Tung Nguyen; one daughter-in-law, Ann Nguyen; caretaker, LaSonya Anderson-Polk; sister-in-law, Dot Beaver; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Carnes and Reverend Truitt Rogers.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday (November 27, 2009) two hours prior to the service at Davis Funeral Home; 1003 East Franklin Street; Monroe.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Union County; 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard; Monroe, North Carolina 28110.

Davis Funeral Service and Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Carnes. An online guest register book is available at www.davisfuneralservice.com.

PAID OBITUARY

David Daniel

INDIAN TRAIL — David Richard Daniel, 61, died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009).

Arrangements will be announced by Good Shepherd Funeral Home.

Madge Curtis Eubanks

MARSHVILLE — Mrs. Eubanks of Marshville passed away on November 24, 2009, at the Autumn Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 28, 1919, in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Porter Curtis and Mary Campbell Curtis. She was a graduate of Paw Creek High School, class of 1937. Mrs. Eubanks retired from J.P. Stevens in Charlotte and following retirement volunteered at Autumn Care Nursing Home and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the Paw Creek American Legion Auxiliary. She was an accomplished organist and served as organist for Marshville Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a loving daughter, wife, sister and aunt who had a great sense of humor.

Mrs. Eubanks was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glenn Eubanks; sisters, Paula C. Hipp, Vivian C. Yarbrough and brother Bain L. Curtis. Her survivors include sister-in-law Jane H. Curtis of Tarboro, N.C., nieces, Josephine H. Lindsay of Mount Holly, N.C., Billie H. Bass and Patsy H. Frazier of Charlotte and Anne Y. Poole of Cary, N.C.; nephews, Philip L. Yarbrough of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and Richard C. Yarbrough of Goldsboro, N.C.

The family would like to thank the staff of Autumn Care in Marshville for the loving care given to Mrs. Eubanks.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Eubanks will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 27, 2009, at McEwen Funeral Home, 204 S. Main Street, Monroe, N.C. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Madge’s name to Marshville Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Elm St., Marshville, NC 28103; or to Loaves and Fishes c/o St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 116 South Church Street, Monroe, NC 28112.

PAID OBITUARY

Rob Rigoli

WILMINGTON — Robert “Rob” Radford Rigoli, son of Radford and Muriel Rigoli, was granted his angel wings on November 23. 2009.

His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched throughout his well-lived and very memorable life.

Rob’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His wonderful smile, sense of humor and devotion to family and friends will be forever remembered and appreciated by all who knew him.

Although he was stricken with cancer, he valiantly fought the terrible disease and provided his family and friends with courage and hope reminding us of the preciousness of life. In 2001 Rob was blessed with the opportunity to become a member of the Praxair – New Hanover team as a driver. He enjoyed his work and the many close friendships developed during his employment. Rob loved to fish and spent many days enjoying his hobby with family and friends, Harvey and Ann Morris, on the “C-Paws” in waters off the coast of Morehead and Lookout.

Rob is survived by his loving wife of 41 1/2years, Sarah; sister Pamela Taylor and husband Bobby of Sneads Ferry; son Kevin Rigoli and wife, Michelle and their son, Samuel Robert of Mineral Springs; daughter Michelle Poplin and husband, Benjamin of Locust. Rob will be playing in the wind with his two grandchildren who were granted their angel wings before him; Muriel Lynnon and William Nathaniel Poplin.

Rob’s family would like to extend their thanks to all the family and friends who have supported them during the time of his illness. Special thanks to Harvey and Ann Morris of Concord, Joyce and Jerry Plyler of Waxhaw, Richard York and Sonja Dillaman of Wilmington and the members of Wesleyan Chapel UMC who held a special place in Rob’s heart; his family will never be able to express their gratitude sufficiently.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will follow in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesleyan Chapel UMC, Youth Programs, 10255 Hwy 17 N., Wilmington, NC 28411.

Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

PAID OBITUARY

LaRue Williams

PAGELAND, S.C. — LaRue O. “RuRu” Williams, 65, died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) at Carolinas Medical Center-Union in Monroe.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Funeral Home of Indian Trail.

Born March 11, 1944, in Fairview, she was a daughter of the late Willard F. and Ollie Taylor Williams.

Survivors include four sons, Donald E. Connor, Bryan H. Conner, Willard M. Conner, all of Pageland, Kevin L. Conner of Polkton; one brother, Stanley Williams of Asheville; one sister, Wilma Shuford of Fletcher; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Don Conner, 217 J.L. Greene Lane, Pageland.

Memorials may be made to the local humane society or to Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 4226 Mills Road, Polkton, NC 28135.

Online condolences may be left at www.goodshepherdfuneralhome.net.