Obituaries from the Wednesday, January 30, 2008 issue of the Roxboro-Courier Times

Robert L. Carey II

SCOTTSBURG, Va. — The funeral for Robert Lynn (Dusty) Carey II, 19, of 6091 James D. Hagood Hwy., who died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in Halifax County, Va., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the South Boston Church of God by the Rev. Bruce Hagy and the Rev. D.G. Fox. Burial will be in the Carey Family Farm Cemetery.

Born Nov. 26, 1988 in Halifax County, Va., Mr. Carey was the son of Robert Lynn (Smokey) and Penny Hall Carey of Scottsburg, who survive. His late grandfathers were Leo Todaro and Robert (Baldy) Carey and his late great-grandmothers were Georgia High and Ophie Hall.

He worked at Tractor Supply Co., was a student at DCC and loved to skateboard.

He was a former member of the Halifax County High School Marching Band.

He was a member of the South Boston Church of God.

Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Dakota Carey of Scottsburg; his maternal grandparents, Louis and Betty Jean Brewer of Scottsburg and Robert Joe Hall and wife, Maggie, of Ewing, Va.; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Todaro of Smithfield.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, Jan. 30, at the church and at other times at the home.

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home of South Boston, Va.

Lottie R. Huey

MEBANE — The funeral for Lottie Belle Rice Huey, 87, of 627 E. Stagecoach Rd., Mebane, who died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at her residence, was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Lebanon United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ray Teague and the Rev. Robert Rice. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Huey was a native of Mebane. Her late husband of 66 years was John Franklin Huey. Her late son was Roy L. Huey, and her late grandson was Charlie Franklin Huey. Her late sisters were Pearl Rice Hodge and Dolly Briggs, and her late brothers were Coy Rice and Robert Melvin Rice.

She was retired from 49 Seafood and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.

She loved painting and working with flowers.

She was also a member of the Burlington Artist League.

Surviving are two sons, Charles A. Huey and wife, Linda, of Roxboro and Ronald D. Huey of Charleston, S.C.; a sister Margaret Elizabeth Rice of Mebane; two brothers, James Rice and Joseph Rice, both of Mebane; grandchildren, Michael Wayne Huey and Judson Bryan Huey of Mebane and Jarrod Harrison of Charleston; two step-grandsons, Scott Isley and Jody Isley; and several great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The Lebanon UMC, 6101 Lebanon Rd., Mebane, NC 27302 or to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.

Earl G. Lunsford

The funeral for Earl Grady Lunsford, 68, of 795 Old Durham Rd., who died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at his home, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Jones Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Ronald Booker. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Vanessa L. Lunsford; three daughters, Melinda Scott of Durham, Jennifer Lunsford of Roxboro and Tina Lunsford of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, Fredrick Lunsford and wife, Robin, Maurice Lunsford and Earl Lunsford Jr., all of Roxboro; a stepson, William Street of N.Y.; an adopted daughter, Linda Coleman and husband, Anthony, of South Boston, Va.; two brothers, James Lunsford and Willie R. Lunsford, both of Roxboro; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home.

William T. Vickers

BANNING, Calif. — A graveside funeral for William T. (Bill) Vickers, 88, of Banning, Calif., who died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, was conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif.

Born July 1, 1919, in Person County, Mr. Vickers was the son of the late Dr. Grover Cleveland (G.C.) and Ida Belvin Vickers. His late first wife was Jeanette P. Vickers. His late brothers were Hiram (Bud) Vickers, G.C. Vickers Jr. and Theodore (Ted) Vickers, and his late sisters were Elise V. Perry, Anne V. Shotwell and Docie V. Duke. His late stepmother was Betty Eberman Vickers.

He grew up on a farm in Allensville.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served during World War II.

He served as a deputy sheriff for 30 years for Los Angeles County, Calif.

Surviving are his second wife, Marilyn Vickers; four daughters, Donna V. Lesher of Wrightwood, Calif., April V. Sanchez of Rialto, Calif., Jan V. Parcych of Anaheim Hills, Calif. And Judy Vickers of Chino, Calif.; three stepsons; a sister, Polly V. Young of Tybee Island, Ga.; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.