Bob Loomis

Hey Classmates,

well it's official I'm coming to NC on September the 25th!

I'll be in Charlotte on the 26th for the day & spend the night in Greensboro. (I'm hoping ther's a football game at Page that night) Then I'll be in Greensboro for the day on Saturday & then in Raleigh that night. I'll be in Chapel Hill on Sunday & flying out of Greensboro on that Sunday. I'm hoping to catch up with some of you.

Let me know if I can put you on my itenerary! I haven't been back to Greensboro in almost 30 years! Yikes!

Pherby Graham Higgins

Son of Steven McBride passed away.

I just saw this on the internet. Steven, if you happen to check in on our class site, please know that our prayers are with you and your family.

Joshua Steven McBride
GREENSBORO — Joshua Steven McBride, 17, went home to be with his Heavenly father on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Funeral services for Josh will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, at Vandalia Christian School with Rev. Scott Hedge and Youth Pastor R. Scott Kidd officiating. The burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Josh attended the 11th grade at Vandalia Christian School where he was very active and loved very much. In the 2007-2008 schoolyear, Josh was a member of the student council, Five for Jesus, and a member of the JV basketball team and was looking forward to making the varsity team this season. He was a loved member of Wlllomore Baptist Church where he was very active in youth activities, not only participating but leading by example and showing others the love of Christ through his own life and actions. Josh was full of life and enjoyed many things including guitar playing, deer hunting, paintball, fishing and Carolina Basketball but his true love was for others and showing them the difference Christ can make in their lives.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank W. McBride.

Josh is survived by his loving parents, Steven and Melanie Morgan McBride and his sister, Rebeccah Grace McBride all of the home; paternal grandmother, Estella McBride of Greensboro; maternal grandparents, Bill and Emily Morgan of Greensboro; uncles, Scott Morgan and his wife, Kim and their daughter, Ashley of Archdale and Justin Morgan of Greensboro; special aunt, Joanle Howerton of Fuquay Varina and many other cousins, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 Sunday at Vandalia Christian School prior to the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Vandalia Christian School in memory of Josh, 3919 Pleasant Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.

Offer condolences at www. news-record.com/nr/obits/

Nollie Neill, Jr

Hi All,

Received word this morning that Jill Worsham Sitton's mother passed away earlier this morning.

Don't know any arrangments yet, but will post when I know more.

Take Care,

Nollie

Nollie Neill, Jr

Jill Worsham Sitton's mother
Sept. 25, 2008:

GREENSBORO-Mrs. Mary Waynick Worsham, 86, a lifetime resident of Greensboro, went peacefully to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 25th.

Services will be held at the West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market Street on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. Burial will follow at the family plot in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

All who knew Mary loved her. She wrapped her arms around her family and friends with unconditional love. Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Jack Worsham; four children, Judy Hall and husband Preston of Asheboro, Leon W. Worsham II and wife Dottie of Greensboro, Jill Sitton and husband Jim of Summerfield, Jackie Wilson and husband Steve of Summerfield; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother Joseph Waynick and wife Jan and sister, Clara Faircloth all of Greensboro; dear friend and caregiver Eula Clark; and beloved friend, Margaret Zee, who she affectionately referred to as her “Chinese daughter.”

Mary was a member of West Market Street United Methodist Church and a member of the Morris Class for over 50 years, where she volunteered in the church nursery and enjoyed the fellowship of Circle #1. In 1984 she was awarded Special Membership in the United Methodist Women. Some of Mary’s dearest friends are faithful members of the Tuesday afternoon Bible
Study, a group that has met regularly for over 25 years. Her circle of friends also includes members of the Twenty Readers Book Club.

The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. John Russo and his assistant Melissa Dykes for their loving care of Mary during her illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Saturday at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, 1118 N. Elm Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, Jubilee Christian Ministries, 315 S. Greene St., Suite 200-B, Greensboro NC 27401 or West Market Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 870, Greensboro, N.C 27402.

Laurann Holder Hooks

HELLO,

MY SISTER FOUND A CLASS RING (SMALL, PROBABLY BELONGS TO A FEMALE)IN HER YARD ON GREENDALE DRIVE IN MOUNT HOLLY, NC.
THE RING SAYS "PAGE PIRATES" YEAR "1973". THE INITIALS INSCRIBED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RING ARE "PGB". THE TOWN OF MOUNT HOLLY, NC IS JUST 12 MILES WEST OF CHARLOTTE, NC.
SHE (WE) WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO LOCATE THE OWNER IF POSSIBLE, SO WE COULD RETURN THE RING. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GIVE US. I KNOW THIS IS PROBABLY A LONG SHOT, BUT WE THOUGHT WE WOULD GIVE IT A TRY.

THANKS AGAIN FOR ANY HELP

MSGT MICHAEL R. HUSKINS, USAF RET
MOUNT HOLLY HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1969
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Pamela G. Burcham (Class of '73) is listed in the 2007 Page Alumni Directory... No address was listed for her in the directory. Does anyone know how/where we can find her??

Laurann

Rives Ingram Cox

Bill Stephenson's mom passed away this weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Catherine B. Stephenson
GREENSBORO — Catherine B. Stephenson, 83, a resident of Greensboro Place, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel with Rev. Russ Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Catherine was born on December 18, 1924, in Rockingham County, the daughter of James N. and Sadie Thurman Blankenship. She owned and operated her beauty shop until her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Stephenson, in 1967 and her daughter, Faye Stephenson Frazier.

Surviving are her son, William M. "Bill" Stephenson of Greensboro, N.C., and grandchildren, Kelli Elizabeth Frazier and Todd Stephen Frazier.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday evening at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.

The family wishes to extend a special "Thank You" to Dr. Michele Haber, the staff of Greensboro Place and to Liberty Hospice of Burlington, N.C.

Memorials may be made in Catherine's memory to Liberty Hospice, 2309 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27408.

Online condolences may be made at www.Mem.com

Nollie Neill, Jr

Once again, having to announce sad news:

Katherine Wolfe O'Boyle's father has passed away.


GREENSBORO — John M. Wolfe, Sr., 81,died Monday, October 20, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral Mass will be held 10 .M. Saturday, October 25, at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

John, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born February 22, 1927, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Daniel and Mary Davis Wolfe. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va., Presbyterian Junior College, Maxton, N.C., and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Charlotte and Greensboro Lions Club for 50 years. A member of the Greensboro Home Builders Association and the Chamber of Commerce, John retired from Piedmont Natural Gas Company as a sales manager after 40 years of service. John loved golfing, gardening and his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Daniel Howard Wolfe.

John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene O'Brien Wolfe and four children, Lucine W. Barker and husband, Jim of Raleigh, John M. Wolfe, Jr. and wife, Noel of Greensboro, Katherine W. O'Boyle and husband, Sean of Raleigh, and Dan F. Wolfe and wife, Kerry of Huntersville; one sister, Mary Davis Sleet of Charlotte, and ten grandchildren, Jennifer Barker White, Katie and Stephanie Barker, Meredith and Kelly Wolfe, Brian, Megan and Kelly O'Boyle, and Hayley and Luke Wolfe.

The family will receive friends following the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Angels Inc., P.O. Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Piedmont Triad Chapter, 1401B Old Mill Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, www.jdrf.org/memorialfund.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com

Laurann Holder Hooks

Missy Basinger Plyler's father passed away.

Missy, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Pryde William "Buzzy" Basinger Jr.

GREENSBORO — Pryde William (Buzzy) Basinger, Jr., 72, died at Morningview, Monday, November 10, 2008, from complications related to a long standing battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, at the First Presbyterian Church.

Buzzy was born in Albemarle, N.C., the son of the late Pryde William Basinger and Irene Matheson Basinger. While an infant, the family moved to Charlotte where Buzzy attended school and began playing golf. He became a very accomplished junior player and after graduating from Myers Park High School, Buzzy attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There he won the Atlantic Coast Conference golf championship. He later left North Carolina and was a graduate of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

After graduation, Buzzy went to work for Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. He continued to work for Wachovia and managed the Greensboro mortgage operation until Alzheimer's forced his early retirement.

Buzzy loved golf and for many years was the holder of many golf titles. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and attended the Young Men's Bible Class. He was an active member of the Greensboro Kiwanis Club, the Greensboro Wisk Club, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Homebuilders Association, and the Greensboro Country Club. In his later years, he enjoyed his grandchildren and especially watching them participate in their sporting events.

Surviving Buzzy is his wife, Amelia Alba Basinger; daughter, Linda Basinger Plyler and her husband, Bill and their children, Kathryn Matheson, Caroline Edwards and William Weaver of Charlotte; and son, Pryde William Basinger, III of Chapel Hill. He is also survived by a sister, Jane Basinger Gage and a brother, Andrew Marshall Basinger both of Charlotte.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Virginia Gilmer Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405 or First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Offer condolences at www.news-record.com/obituaries

Nollie Neill, Jr

Hello All - First off Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

This isn't our class, but a lot of us know or remember Lisa Fouts (PHS-77) from PHS days (or even before for me & others)

Thought I'd post her mother's OB.

Nollie


Ann Fisher Fouts
GREENSBORO — Ann Fisher Fouts, 75, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 12, at West Market Street United Methodist Church.

She was born March 23, 1933, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Fisher. She graduated from Sullins College and married her husband, Daniel W. Fouts in 1955. She was a devoted member of West Market Street United Methodist Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, Class Officer and served as a church hostess. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and a sustainer in the Junior League of Greensboro. Most of all she was a loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Fouts is survived by her sons, Daniel Watson Fouts Jr., and wife, Cindy Cheryl, and Dave Fouts and wife, Catherine; daughter, Arlesa Fouts Leopold and husband, Vincent; and grandchildren, Daniel Watson Fouts, Jr., Rose Leopold, Daniel Leopold and Reece Fouts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Watson Fouts, Sr.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday December 11, at Forbis & Dick N. Elm St. Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity at 438 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro NC, 27401.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick. com

Pherby Graham Higgins

Bill Grieser's mom passed away. Our condolences to Bill.

Barbara Grieser
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Barbara Grieser, 82, of Greensboro, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Pennybyrn at Maryfield.

A celebration of life service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Hanes- Lineberry N. Elm Chapel with Chaplain John Connor officiating. A private family burial service will be held in Duluth, Minn.

Mrs. Grieser was born December 7, 1926, in Aspen, Colorado, the daughter of Robert Hatch Nelson and Jane Babcock.

She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert Babcock Nelson, and also by her husband, Henry E. "Hank" Grieser, who died in March.

Barbara was awarded a Bausch & Lomb scholarship and graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of Rochester, N.Y. She worked for a number of years as a legal secretary, and enjoyed many summers with Hank at their cabin on Heart Lake in Minnesota. Barbara devoted a good part of her adult life to tracing her family genealogy, work that had been started by her grandmother. Bringing much joy to her life was her membership of over 50 years in P.E.O., a women's organization supporting the education of women.

Surviving are her three daughters, Linda Fisher and husband, Al of Boston, Mass., Anne Wege of Fairfield, Conn., and Deborah Tribull and husband, Stephan and grandchildren, Sean and Sven Tribull of Germany; her dear late husband's son, Bill Grieser and wife, Andrea and their two children, Alec and Joseph Grieser of Ashburn, Va.; and her brother, Eric Nelson of Missoula, Mont.

The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.

Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com

Nollie Neill, Jr

Surprise Phone call & Visit, to end 2008!

When my wife & I returned home after Christmas, she told me I’d better listen to the messages on the machine. (Knew I wouldn’t believe who was on it)

Classmate Darryl Waterbury had called. Tuesday night Darryl and his new wife Sandy, plus Sandy’s two kids came to the mountains for a visit. They were on the way to SC to visit Darryl's brother.

Hadn’t seen Darryl in over 12 years, with the exception of no hair, he’s still the same old Darryl. I had searched for Darryl when Pherby started this site and the plans for the reunion, but wasn’t able to find him. He is still living in the Cleveland Ohio area in the town of Concord Ohio.

Hopefully he’ll join the group in the near future.

Happy New Year to ALL!!
Take Care,

Nollie

PS - I'll try and post a photo of Darryl & family to 2008 pictures.

Laurann Holder Hooks

FYI... Page Class of '79 now has a website on Class Creator.
The announcement on the Home Page reads as follows...

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 30th year reunion scheduled for October 9-11, 2009!


I happen to know quite a few people from the Class of '79 and I'm sure many of you do as well.
Let's see if we can help them find their peeps lol
Here is a link to the website

http://www.page79reunion.com/class_index.cfm

I'm sure they'll appreciate any info we can provide.


Thanks!
Laurann

Lisa Bell Albertson

Do any of you remember Cheryl Farthing? I was recently a Hospice volunteer to her mom and she had not had any contact with her daughter in more than 12 years. Please email me at lisa@piedmontinspect.com

Thnks, Lisa

Nollie Neill, Jr

Rumor, I’ve been hearing this week, has been confirmed!!

Classmates Abby Warren & John Taylor have tied the knot in Raleigh and ran off to Charleston SC for a honeymoon!!!

Congratulations to both these old friends!!!!!!!

Pherby Graham Higgins

Hello Pherby,

We would like you to post this on classcreator for us. We know that there are many of our classmates that would want to know.

Our father, George Edward Brown, Sr., passed away Monday March 16, 2009 .
The funeral will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 11am.
The family will be receiving visitors at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel on Friendly Avenue Tuesday March 17, 2009 from 7-9pm.

Thank you,
Jan and Joy

Please email them directly with your condolences.

Nollie Neill, Jr

Brent Sander's father passed away over the weekend, service is Wednesday (3-25-09), should be in tomorrow's News & Record.

Nollie

Nollie Neill, Jr

Brent Sanders father's OB.

GREENSBORO — Mr. Harry Edward Sanders, 81, of Greensboro, departed from this life Sunday, March 22, 2009, at his home.

A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Irving Park United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brian Allen officiating.

Born the youngest of seven children, in Chester, S.C., to the late William Franklin Sanders and Kate Campbell Sanders, Mr. Sanders was a charter member of Irving Park United Methodist Church. Throughout his membership at the church, he served in many positions. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marine Corp. He retired as senior financial manager from GMAC, after 32 years of employment. After retirement Mr. Sanders became even more active in the community. He was general manager for the Guilford Wildlife Club; life-long member of the Guilford County Shriners; and was a member of the Greensboro Kiwanis Club. Mr. Sanders also volunteered at Moses Cone Hospital as a shuttle driver. He was an avid golfer and was very generous with not only his contributions, but with his time to various local charities. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and granddaddy, who loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Hazel Needham Sanders and all six of his siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Brent Sanders and his wife, Sharon of Weddington, N.C.; grandchildren, Hayden Sanders (14) and Hailey Sanders (11); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall, following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kids First of the Carolinas, P.O. Box 17028, Charlotte, NC 28227.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel has the honor of assisting the Sanders family.

http://www.legacy.com/news-record/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=125429858

Julie Allen Brown

hello to all.... i am almost a year late with an update on the past 30 years... so here goes an abbreviated history.....
married darrell(pirate grad 76) in 1983
bradley born in 1986-currently completed his first year of grad school at ecu... go pirates.....
breanna born in 91- will graduate from northwest guilford june 5 and then off to uncw for pre-optometry in august
had a few jobs and then landed one working for the volvo truck heavy duty dealership in kernersville working in the parts dept. was there for 10 years and then moved to a job at world headquarters on national service road in 92. curretly have been there for 25 years. volvo being a global comapny i have had the opportunity to travel to places i could have never imagened going without working for volvo. way too many trips to goteborg sweden but 2 years ago i have some great travel to curitiba brazil and sydney then brisbane australia... and yes i petted both roos and koalas... and yes koalas are cuter in person that you could ever imagine... unfortunately due to the current economy all of our travel has been frozen so i have not been out for the states for almost a year... and its killing me... i was supposed to have gone in june but that got canned.... oh well... i am sure glad to still have a job even if no travel.... anybody that wants to communicate with me i am ready to chat.....

Laurann Holder Hooks

Bobby, I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!

GREENSBORO - Mrs. Ann Marie Eckles, 75, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at her home .

A Memorial Service will be held, 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro, N.C. with a reception following. The service will be performed by Ed Allred, Diaconal Minister.

Mrs. Eckles was born in Marlboro, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Grace Colletta. She and her husband, Kenneth, moved to Greensboro in 1956.

Although later in life Mrs. Eckles worked as a bookkeeper, she was a homemaker first and her family was always the center of her life. After her three children moved away from home, she became involved in many activities and organizations including the Charity League of Greensboro, Meals on Wheels, and volunteered at the gift shop of the Women's Hospital. She also was an active member of Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church.

Ann loved to read, play bridge, travel, and spend time with friends. Ann will always be remembered by her family for being a devoted wife and mother. She was a generous and caring person to all she knew.

Special thanks and honor to her husband, Kenneth Eckles, for the loving and continuous support he has provided over their 53 years of marriage.

Survivors are her husband, Kenneth Eckles; her children, Catherine Reagan and husband, Ray, of Reidsville, Robert Eckles and wife, Sarah of Marriottsville, MD, David Eckles and wife, Phyllis of Wilmington; grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Reagan of Reidsville, Joel, Emily, Samuel, and Joshua Eckles of Marriottsville, MD; her sister, Josephine Hammer of Cornwall, N.Y. and her brother, Nat Colletta of Sarasota, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro, N.C. 27455 or charity of donor's choice.

Offer your condolences at www.news-record.com/obituraries.

Laurann Holder Hooks

Can you believe that it's already been 1 Year today since our "Big 30 Year Reunion?" I've been reminiscing all weekend! What an awesome reunion, and oh my goodness how quickly a year has gone by!! Wow!

Laurann Holder Hooks

Paul Davis' Father passed away. Please send condolences to Paul & Melodie Beck.

Paul Kemper Davis Sr.

GREENSBORO — Paul Kemper Davis, Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.

Paul was a graduate of Huntington East High School, Huntington, WV and attended Marshall University. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie and Morris Davis; brothers, James and Morris Davis; and daughter, Amy Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Aliff Davis; daughter, Lauren Davis; sons, Paul Davis, Jr. and wife Melodie Beck, Marvin Davis and wife Sandy and Timothy Davis; grandchildren, Jessica, Katherine and Aaron; and great granddaughter, Hailey.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. prior to the service at Hanes Lineberry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northern Guilford Baptist Church PO Box 178, Summerfield, NC 27358

Online condolences may be made to www.mem.com

Lisa Bell Albertson

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William Lindsay Osteen





GREENSBORO ? The Honorable William Lindsay Osteen, an incredibly kind, handsome, brilliant man, left us and went to be with the Lord on the ninth of August, 2009. He loved the Lord, his family, and all people.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, at First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the church service in the church atrium. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Judge Osteen is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Joanne Snow Osteen. He is also survived by his three sons and their families, Judge William L. Osteen Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth Holt Osteen and their children, Anne Bennett and Bill of Greensboro; John Snow Osteen of Long Beach, California; and Robert Bennett Osteen and his wife, Jennifer Justice Osteen and their son, Chace of Charleston, South Carolina.

Bill and Joanne are grateful for our immediate family's support, love, devotion, and caring hearts. He is also survived by extended family who have been greatly caring: his brother, Major General John Luke Osteen Jr. of Brevard; his niece and her husband, Colonel and Mrs. Robert Sanders and their children, of Greer, S.C.; niece, Ann Voigt and her children, also of Greer, S.C.; and his nephew, Luke Osteen and his son, of Highlands, N.C. Additional caring relatives include Mrs. Mabel Souther Herzberg of Brevard and her children, Ruth and Fred Osteen of Brevard, Anne and Van Conn of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Richardson, and Colonel and Mrs. Dan Dopp, all of Virginia.

Bill treated all people he met everywhere with great respect, always remembering their names. Bill's love for people was evident. His sense of humor was well known, with many practical jokes and humorous words. At 79 this great man still had his lifelong keen sense of humor and was an admirable and excellent husband, father and granddaddy.

Our three sons, who are Eagle Scouts, agree that their Dad embodied in his life the Boy Scout laws; he was trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

A native of Guilford County, Bill grew up on a farm on Muirs Chapel Road with his wonderful parents, Ruth Tatum Osteen and John Luke Osteen, and his brother John ("Jack"). Guilford High School and Guilford College provided education, where he was an outstanding athlete and lettered in football, basketball, baseball and golf. Between high school and college he spent two years in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge.

In 1956 Bill graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law with an LLB and began a career in law which continued for over 50 years with the start in North Wilkesboro with the McElwee firm. In 1957 he moved back to Greensboro where he practiced law in the firm of Booth, Osteen, Fish and Adams.

In 1960 he was elected to the North Carolina State Legislature where he served two terms as Minority Leader. While in the State Legislature an outside group selected him as "Most Handsome". In 1969 Bill was appointed United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, where he served until 1973. In 1973 he returned to private practice with J. Patrick "Pat" Adams and together they founded the firm of Osteen & Adams, which grew to include the Honorable N. Carlton Tilley Jr., the Honorable Ralph A. Walker, and Bill's son, the Honorable William L. Osteen Jr.

In private practice, Bill Osteen was generally considered one of the finest criminal and civil trial attorneys in the state. While in private practice he served as a director to the Greensboro Bar Association and as a counselor to the North Carolina State Bar, where he served on the Grievance Committee. He was selected to the American College of Trial Lawyers.



Throughout his career, Bill remained interested in young lawyers and their education. He was significantly involved in both the Wake Forest and the UNC Schools of Law. He was a member of the Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court at Wake Forest. Bill Osteen's impact on the legal profession, and on attorneys in general, has been outstanding.

Many awards and recognitions have been presented to him: North Carolina Bar Association Award, Guilford College Alumni Association Award, American Inns of Court Foundation Professionalism Award, University of North Carolina School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award, Judge John J. Parker Award in recognition of conspicuous service to the cause of jurisprudence in North Carolina, Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on Codes of Conduct Recognition, Greensboro Bar Association Distinguished Service Award, United States Court Security Officers Certificate of Appreciation and several others.

We are grateful to our many friends and relatives who have shown us love and support, including our ministers and many friends from First Baptist Church; Greensboro and North Carolina lawyers, assistants, and judges; the court security officers and all his friends and fellow employees at the Federal Courthouse; The Fourth Street Barbers; and many judges, lawyers, and friends throughout the country.

Our family is most grateful to the dedicated doctors, nurses and support personnel at Wesley Long Cancer Center, at Wesley Long Hospital, Wake Forest Bowman Gray Hospital, and Charlotte Blumenthal Cancer Center, and the many other doctors who cared, worked, prayed for and supported Bill Osteen throughout his life, but in particular the past few years as he courageously battled cancer.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill Osteen's memory will be greatly appreciated by our family if donated to First Baptist Church of Greensboro, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401; American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407; or Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Offer condolences at www. news-record.com/obituaries

Nollie Neill, Jr

Terry Thomas Clowdis's mother:

GREENSBORO — Ann Moore Thomas, 77, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She lived courageously with pancreatic cancer for a little over two years with the assistance of the Duke Medical G.I. Pancreatic Oncology Team guiding her through the process.

Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Forbis & Dick North Elm Street Chapel.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at Forbis & Dick North Elm Street Chapel.

Surviving are her daughter, Terry Thomas Clowdis and husband, K. Blair Clowdis, of Level Cross; grandsons, Jonathan Clowdis and Joshua Clowdis and wife, Portia Clowdis, and great-granddaughter, Amanda Clowdis, all of Greensboro; sister, Alice M. Spencer, brother-in- law, Robert C. Spencer, of Social Circle, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by her sweet, angelic four-legged companions, Brittany and Spencer, both poodles, and Pickle the 17-pound feline.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde D. Thomas; younger brother, Army Comm. Sgt. Major Billy K. Moore and younger sister, Peggy M. Edwards.

She graduated in 1950 from Bessemer High School. Ann was a homemaker until her daughter started school. She then accepted a part-time position with Allstate Insurance that led her in 1976 to a full-time career as an agent with the company. She was one of the first women in insurance in the state of N.C. She sold her agency and retired in 2000.

During her professional years she was a member of the Greensboro Merchants Association and Greensboro Symphony Guild. In years past she volunteered for the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and was active in the neighborhood Pineburr Garden Club. She attended Christ Community Church before her illness.

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful neighbors from Pineburr and other friends and extended family that never stopped loving her and dropping by. Friends of Bill W. and the Duke Family Support Friends who helped Ann, Terry and Blair every step of the way throughout her illness. The family would also like to thank the Greensboro Medical Associates, Dr. Grove and Dr. Ramachandran, and of course not to forget Duke Medical Oncology and the two weeks Hospice of Greensboro assisted her. And not to leave out the most important person, we thank God, for all the years that He gave us with her.

Memorials may be made to Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3139 Durham, NC 27710, or the American Cancer Society, 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27401.

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Nollie Neill, Jr

Stephanie Maynor McIntyre's mothers OB:

GREENSBORO — Hazel B. Maynor, 84, of Greensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Blumenthal Nursing Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 28 at St. Benedicts Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Hazel was born in Malvern, Worcester, England on July 12, 1925. It was in England where she met and married the late Luther V. Maynor of Greensboro who was stationed there during WW2. Together they made their home in Greensboro where Hazel worked with her husband in the early days of his company, Maynor Casket and Funeral Supply.

Hazel was well known for her tireless service and volunteer work to Saint Pius X, and to the larger church community, most notably decades as Head of the Sacristans and Altar Guild, Eucharistic Minister, Bereavement Committee, the school 'Hot Lunch Bunch', Mobile Meals and volunteer work at the Franciscan Center from its beginning. She was a woman of extraordinary compassion, kindness and self-giving, and was known by many who did not know her name as "the lady with the beautiful smile."

In addition to her husband, Hazel is preceded in death by a brother Jack Bullock also of Malvern, England.

She is survived by her five children, Dr. Barry A. Maynor and wife, Betty of Greensboro; Geoffrey Maynor and wife Sharon of Greensboro; Kimberly M. Maynor of Madison; Stephanie M. McIntyre and husband, Richard of Morehead City ; and Melanie M. Sennett and husband, Ray of Raleigh; grandchildren, Barrie Alaine Vela, Wendy Fleming, Tara Maynor, Sarah Maynor, Scott Maynor, Justin Carter, Kevin Carter, Tripp McIntyre, Morganne McIntyre, and Aniston Sennett; great-grandchildren, Hunter Rowland, A. J. Vela, Andrew Vela, and Julia Vela, and her two younger brothers, Dennis Bullock of Malvern, England, and Geoffrey Bullock of Bristol, England.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at George Brothers Funeral Service and other times at #5 Hatteras Court, the residence of Geoffrey Maynor.

Memorial contributions may be made to CurePSP (The Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD. 21031 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, N.C. 27405.

Cynthia Carter

Rhonda Stokes is deceased. She died several years ago from diabetes.

From Cynthia Carter
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