Venita Woods
KNIGHTDALE — Venita Woods, 46, of 5813 Gold Flower Lane, died Sept. 12. Funeral was Sept. 18 at Carlton L. Gray Funeral chapel, Raleigh.

Yvonne Saleeby Creech
MIDDLESEX — Yvonne Saleeby Creech, 58, of 1634 Friendship Church Road, died Sept. 17 at Rex Healthcare after a strong fight with cancer. Memorial service was Sept. 20 at Lee's Chapel Baptist Church.

She was born April 20, 1949, in Morehead City, daughter of the late Albert Amein Saleeby and Julia Fortescue Saleeby. She began work at Cherry Point Marine Base as a key punch operator. She also worked at EPA in Raleigh and retired from the state of North Carolina as a computer programmer and analyst. She was very knowledgeable in computer languages and programming. She also appeared in several print and television advertisements. She was an active member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church where she had participated in teaching and other programs.

Surviving: husband of 27 years, Ashley Creech; children, Ashley Creech Jr. of Graham, Laura Creech of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Lynda Saleeby and husband Ken of Morehead City, Julie Goldman and husband Richard of New Bern; brother, Albert Saleeby Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother-in-law, Wayne Creech and wife Cecilia of Raleigh; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Lee's Chapel Baptist Church, 14551 Taylor's Mill Road, Middlesex 27557. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.

Linwood D. Chalk
ZEBULON — Linwood D. Chalk, 70, died Sept. 18 after many months of declining health. Funeral was Sept. 21 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, Knightdale. Burial was at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, Zebulon.

He made his home for many years at 6517 Mitchell Mill Road, Zebulon. He was born in Franklin County Oct. 5, 1936, son of the late Heathey Wiley Chalk Sr. and Nolie Wilson Chalk. He retired with 30 years of service as a machine operator with Westinghous/ABB. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Lee Chalk; and brother, H.W. Chalk Jr.

Surviving: wife, Susan Morgan Chalk; son, Ray Chalk and wife Shelby of Zebulon; sisters, Elsie C. Narron of Raleigh, Betty C. Keith of Rolesville; brothers, Harvey B. Chalk of Knightdale, Bobby R. Chalk of Zebulon; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Christian Baptist Church, 8225 Mitchell Mill Road, Zebulon 27597.

Edna P. Patton
BUNN — Edna P. Patton, 82, died Sept. 10. Funeral was Sept. 12 in the chapel of Lancaster Funeral & Cremation, Louisburg. Burial was in the Patton family cemetery.

Dorothea Walz Knox
BENSON — Dorothea Walz Knox, 87, died Sept. 10 at Liberty Commons Nursing Center.

She was born in Fort Lee, N.J., May 19, 1920, daughter of the late Lewis Edward Walz and Josephine Lahm Walz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Knox; grandson, Jason Gelinas; and sister, Josephine Mulach.

Surviving: son, Mark A. Knox and wife Janet of Raleigh; daughter, Francine M. Knox and fiancé Leo Kosakowski of Longs, S.C.; grandchildren, Matthew Knox, Christopher Knox, Michael Gelinas, Justin Tabor; brother, Louis Walz of Massapequa, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Frances Porter of Levittown, N.Y.

She had requested that there be no services but that she be remembered through the scholarship fund for her grandson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jason Gelinas Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Francine M. Knox, 2133 Goodson Drive, Longs, SC 29568.

Mildred Frazier Smith
RALEIGH — Mildred Frazier Smith, 86, of 5917 Forestville Road, died Sept. 8 at Wellington Nursing Center, Knightdale. Funeral was Sept. 10 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel. Private family committal was at New Knightdale Baptist Church cemetery.

She was born Feb. 7, 1921, daughter of the late Joe Cephas Frazier and Sally Ellen Frazier. She graduated from Knightdale High School and was a member of Knightdale Baptist Church. She was called “Bill” by her husband and “Biba” by her grandchildren. She and her husband operated the family farm until their health declined. She was a good cook, an accomplished seamstress, gardener and keeper of the Smith family traditions. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Acral Smith, Feb. 5, 2007; sisters, Maude, Hattie, Alice and Bessie; and brothers, George and David.

Surviving: daughter, Alma Ellen Smith of Raleigh; son, George R. Smith and wife Meredith of Raleigh; grandchildren, Dawn Cox and husband Kevin, Kris Pearce and husband Rudy Jr., Leigh Gibson and husband Jeff, Jamie Smith and fiancé Chris Fredricks, Shane Smith; great-grandchildren, Rudy Pearce III, Courtney Pearce, Morgan Cox, MacKenzie Cox, Macy Cox, Colten Gibson, Cannen Gibson, Camren Gibson; brother, Charlie Frazier of Raleigh; sisters, Emory Clinebelle of Knightdale, Mary Jo Avants of Oxford, Billie Holloman of Aulander.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Knightdale Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund, P.O. Box 21, Knightdale 27545.

Pearl Theresa Hawkins
WENDELL — Pearl Theresa Hawkins, 89, of 221 Meadow Lane, died Sept. 5. Funeral Mass was Sept. 11 at St. Eugene Catholic Church.

She was born Feb. 13, 1918, in Detroit, Mich., and was the last living of eight children born to Michael and Stella Zachowski Howinski. She worked with Burroughs (Unisys) for 30 years before moving to North Carolina in 1980.

Surviving: daughter, Geraldine "Jerri" Hawkins of Wendell; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence "Larry" Hawkins and Magda Hawkins of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; grandsons, Larry Hawkins Jr. and wife Brenda, Michael Manual Hawkins and wife Lori; great-grandchildren, Sammy, Corey, Jorden, Kevin, Brian, Brittany, Tyler, Katelyn.

Memorials may be made to St. Eugene Catholic Church Building Fund, 608 Lions Club Road, Wendell 27591. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.

Karen Ann Cates
KNIGHTDALE — Karen Ann Cates, 41, of 8521 Buffaloe Road, died Sept. 8 after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Funeral was Sept. 11 at Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell. Burial was at Bethany Baptist Church cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1965. Her grandmothers, Lois Honeycutt and Isker Curtis, and a special cousin, Melinda Carroll, preceded her in death.

Surviving: husband, Danny Cates; parents, Roy Donald and Ruby Doris Curtis of Middlesex; brothers, Sidney Curtis (Jessica) of Middlesex, Travis Curtis of Selma; sister, Tammy Gordon (Danny) of Virginia; nephews, Luke and Logan Gordon, Travis "Little T" Curtis.

Charles Guy Butler
WENDELL — Charles Guy Butler, 86, died Sept. 8 after a long illness. Funeral was Sept. 11 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, Knightdale. Burial was at Raleigh Memorial Park.

He resided on Lake Myra Road since 1990 following his retirement and move from his long-term home in Wayne, N.J. He was born April 26, 1921, in Roseville, Ohio, son of the late John Eldon and Myrtle Butler. He was one of six children. He became a certified aircraft mechanic and was stationed in England during World War II. Following his discharge, he worked many years in industrial sales serving the Northeastern U.S. Region. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth; son, Dennis Charles; second wife, Lillian Hughes, formerly of Wendell; and longtime companion, Nettie Y. Cash.

Surviving: brother, James; sons, John Bruce of Cary, James Craig of Apex; daughters-in-law, Linda of Apex, Gwenneth of Toms River, N.J.; grandchildren, Scott of Brooklyn, N.Y., Tracey of Barnegat, N.J., Robert Charles of Morrisville, J.R. of Apex.

Lee U. Trejo
KNIGHTDALE — Lee U. Trejo, 26, of 1424 Fayetteville St., died Sept. 8 due to a motor vehicle accident. Funeral was Sept. 13 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel. Burial was at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery, Knightdale.

He was employed with MacLeod Construction. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Willie Earl McCullen and Charles Leamon Gurganus; uncle, Charles Bryant Gurganus; and cousin, Enrique Hernandez.

Surviving: wife of four years, Isidra Rodriguez Trejo; daughter, Dynasty Lynn Trejo, 3, and an unborn son due in January 2008; parents, Donna and Thomas Ellis of Knightdale, Leo Trejo of Texas; sisters, Erica and husband Chico Rodriguez of Knightdale, Monica and husband Geraldo Chavez of Angier; brothers, George and wife Beth Rodriguez of Knightdale, Sterling Trejo of Goldsboro, Thomas Ellis Jr. of Knightdale; grandparents, Maureen McCullen of Goldsboro, Susan and Norbert Stewart of Eagle Rock; nine great-aunts and uncles of Goldsboro; aunts and uncles, Lorraine Gurganus of Zebulon, Dwayne and Gail of Spring Hope, Julie and Linwood of Grantham; great-grandmother of Great Britain; nephews, Juan and Geraldo.

Pauline Webber Gaskins
KNIGHTDALE — Pauline Webber Gaskins, 89, formerly of Kinston, died Sept. 4 at Wellington Nursing Center. Graveside service was Sept. 6 at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.

She was born in Pitt County Oct. 5, 1917, daughter of the late Joseph Cleveland Webber and Sarah Pate Webber. She worked for Glen Raven Textiles for more than 40 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray E. Gaskins; sister, Ruby W. Lazarowitz; and brothers, Bud Webber and Sim Webber.

Surviving: daughter, Joyce G. DeBruhl and husband James of Fayetteville; sons, Edward H. Gaskins and wife Diane of Topsail Beach, Robert D. Gaskins and wife Susan of Wendell; sister, Dorothy W. White of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., Fourth Floor, Raleigh 27605. Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, Knightdale

Eva Jones
WENDELL — Eva Jones, 89, died Sept. 3. Arrangements by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.

Rose Marie Kerns
WENDELL — Rose Marie Kerns, 77, of 1440 Pleasants Road, died Aug. 31. Memorial was Sept. 3 at Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell.

David Bentley Williams
WENDELL — David Bentley Williams, 76, of 107 Grey Goose Lane, died Sept. 1 in Concord. Funeral was Sept. 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Zebulon Ward.

Surviving: special friend, Ruth Garde of Concord; daughters, Denise Lingley and husband David of Virginia Beach, Va., Deborah Linklus and husband John of Smithfield, Va.; brother, Amory Williams and wife Ellie of Raleigh; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.

Ethel L. "Door Lock" Hall
ZEBULON — Ethel L. "Door Lock" Hall, 85, died Sept. 1. Funeral was Sept. 6 at St. James Holiness Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation.

  Eva Jones
WENDELL — Eva Jones, 89, died Sept. 3. Arrangements by William Toney's Funeral Home, Zebulon.

Rose Marie Kerns
WENDELL — Rose Marie Kerns, 77, of 1440 Pleasants Road, died Aug. 31. Memorial was Sept. 3 at Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell.

David Bentley Williams
WENDELL — David Bentley Williams, 76, of 107 Grey Goose Lane, died Sept. 1 in Concord. Funeral was Sept. 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Zebulon Ward.

Surviving: special friend, Ruth Garde of Concord; daughters, Denise Lingley and husband David of Virginia Beach, Va., Deborah Linklus and husband John of Smithfield, Va.; brother, Amory Williams and wife Ellie of Raleigh; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.

Ethel L. "Door Lock" Hall
ZEBULON — Ethel L. "Door Lock" Hall, 85, died Sept. 1. Funeral was Sept. 6 at St. James Holiness Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation.

Lissie Ray Thompson Langdon
ZEBULON — Lissie Ray Thompson Langdon, 82, of 4804 Zebulon Road, died Aug. 31 after months of declining health. Funeral was Sept. 4 at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon. Burial was at New Hope Christian Church cemetery, Louisburg.

She was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Johnston County, daughter of the late Millard Thompson and Pearlie Overby Thompson. She was married to Major Herbert Langdon who preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1985. She worked for the Sunday School Board as a clerk with the Baptist Book Store. She was an active member of Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Mobley; and brother, M.P. Thompson.

Surviving: daughter, Melania L. Walker and husband Jimmy of Franklinton; son, Billy Ray Langdon and wife Barbara of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Tina, JoAnn and Paul Allen Langdon, Brandon, Bennie Major and Alex Wakley Walker; sisters, Beulah Peedin of Bizzell Grove, Claybourn Snipes of Princeton, Connie Godwin of Pine Level; brothers, Harold Thompson of Clayton, Sherrill Thompson of Smithfield.

Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory,  Knightdale.

Alice Newell C. Painter
ASHEBORO — Alice Newell Cousins Painter, 100, died Aug. 30 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral was Sept. 2 at First Baptist Church, Asheboro. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was born June 21, 1907, daughter of William Goldston and Helen Scarborough (Bunch) Cousins. She was a native of Wake County and a homemaker. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther L. Painter; son, Jerry E. Painter; and son-in-law, Jerry Iddings.

Surviving: daughter and husband, Mary Helen and Irvin Muse of Greensboro; daughter, Adelaide “Andee” Iddings of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Painter of Asheboro; granddaughter and husband, Jill and Hank Maddux of Asheboro; grandson, Erik Iddings of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister and husband, Hilda and P.G. Cobb of Charlotte; sister, Geneva Hunt of Wendell; brother and wife, Burrell and Nell Cousins of Knightdale; brother, Charles Cousins of Roseboro; sister-in-law, Gail Cousins of Knightdale.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 133 N. Church St., Asheboro 27203; or Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro 27204-0009.

Arrangements by Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Frances Williamson Allcox
ZEBULON — Mrs. Frances Williamson Allcox, 83, a former resident of Edenton and Washington, and currently of Zebulon, died  Aug. 29 at WakeMed. Memorial service was Sept. 2 at Wendell Baptist Church. Graveside service was Sept. 3 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington.

She was the daughter of the late Percy and Mary Ola Wood Williamson. She was married to the Rev. Sherwood Allcox, who preceded her in death in December 1993. For the past several years, she had resided at Guardian Care in Zebulon.

Surviving: sons, Sherwood E. Allcox and wife Peggy of Clinton, Irvin Lee Allcox and wife Debra of Wendell; daughter, Sherry Allcox Swartout of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother, Hubert Williamson of Wendell; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Wendell Baptist Church, P.O. Box 187, Wendell 27591; or Second Baptist Church, 2516 W. 5th St., Washington 27889. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.

Ralph Hendrikx
ZEBULON — Ralph Hendrikx, 88, of 1608 Ridge Road, died Aug 29. Memorial service was Sept. 1 at Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell.

A native of Rochester, N.Y., he was born Aug. 5, 1919, son of the late Isaac and Marie Varr Hendrikx. He was a draftsman with General Motors. 

Surviving: wife of 63 years, Grace Miller Hendrikx of the home; son, Stephen Hendrikx and wife Brigit of Zebulon; daughter, Noreen Perry and husband Henry of Wendell; sister; Kathryn Jones of Rochester, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

Shanea Elliott
KNIGHTDALE — Shanea Elliott, 18, of 115 E. Merlin Drive, died Aug. 26. Funeral was Sept. 1 at Wilson Temple United Methodist Church. Burial was at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh. Arrangements by Lightner Funeral Home, Raleigh.