Obituaries from the Saturday, May 24, 2008 issue of the Roxboro-Courier Times

Robert F. Bailey

A memorial service for Robert Franklin (Franklin) Bailey, 45, of Roxboro, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, in the Clements Funeral Home chapel.

Born on July 13, 1962 in Durham, Mr. Bailey was the son of Sam and Beverly Williams of Durham, who survives. His late brother was Ricky Bailey.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife Mitenna Bailey; two step-daughters, Brooklyn Allen and Brandi Copeland; his grandmother, Fleta Maynard of Durham; two brothers, Mike Jones of Orlando, Fla. and Kevin Williams of Durham; three sisters, Nancy Richardson of Pelahatchie, Miss., Andrea Williams of Bahama and Heidi Thornton of Durham.

He attended school in Durham and was a Christian.

He was employed with SunBelt Transportation and was a former firefighter for the City of Durham.

Visitation will be at the home of Sam and Beverly Williams, 2712 Fairlawn Rd., Durham.

Earl C. Bradsher

A memorial service for Earl Crowder Bradsher of the Roxboro Nursing Center, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at noon today, May 24, in the Cunningham & Nelson Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Clyde Glass.

Mr. Bradsher was a member of Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Emily Candada, Mildred Hamlett and Marion Barnett, all of Roxboro; a son of Florida; two brothers, Bobby Joe Bradsher of Roxboro and Doug Bradsher of Durham; and several grandchildren.

James A. Crowder

KINGS MOUNTAIN — The funeral for James Anderson (Andy) Crowder Jr., 63, of Kings Mountain, who died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, in the Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia by Pastor John Stanley. Burial will be in the Evergreen (A Quiet Place.)

Mr. Crowder was a native of Person County, the son of Beatrice Painter Crowder and the late James Anderson Crowder. His late sister was Susan Crowder Hicks.

He grew up in Roxboro and graduated from Roxboro High School in 1963. He went on to graduate from Campbell College and pursued a career in business. He traveled extensively and was an avid NASCAR fan. He also served in the N.C. National Guard during the 1960's.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Patricia Lamb; and a sister, Connie Crowder Mundy and husband, Jamie.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Mundy, Gary Hicks, Steven Bailey, Danny Bumpass, David Kenny and Richie Green.

Memorials may be made to the Susan C. Hicks Hope Charities, P.O. Box 1448, Conover, NC 28613.

Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.

Paul M. Jurden

A memorial service for Paul Michael Jurden, 52, of 374 Antioch Acres Dr., who died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital was conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, May 23, in the Brooks & White Funeral Home chapel.

Mr. Jurden was the son of the late Frank Stec and Elizabeth Ferko.

Surviving are his wife, Amy Montana; two children, Michael Jurden and Teresa Jurden, both of Pennsylvania; three step-children, Brandon Montana, Jade Montana and Chelsea Montana, all of Chapel Hill; a brother, Watson Walker (Buddy) Jurden Jr., of Wilmington, Del.; and a grandchild.

He attended the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.

He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the 82nd Airborne Special Forces and had traveled extensively during his military career.

Memorials may be made to the family of Paul Jurden, c/o Brooks & White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1135, Roxboro, NC 27573.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

Harvey Womack

The funeral for Harvey Womack, 79, of Leasburg, who died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at his home, was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Yanceyville by Nathaniel Jeffreys. Burial was in the Farabow Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 26, 1928, Mr. Womack was a native of Person County, the son of the late Jessie Johnson and Catherine Womack.

He attended Caswell County public schools.

Surviving are his wife, Willie S. Womack; five sons, Harvey Womack Jr. and wife, Jeanette, James Womack and wife, Patricia, Bobby Womack and wife, Lovetta, all of Leasburg, Sylvester Womack and wife, Gloria, of Charlotte and Reginald Womack and wife, Sharon, of Roxboro; two daughters, Louise Pulliam and husband, John, of Leasburg and Vanessa Dale McGhee and husband, Stanley, of Semora; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were by Plenty Funeral Home of Semora.

Kim D. Williams

The funeral for Kim Davis Williams, 47, of Roxboro, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Person Memorial Hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Janice Cash. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Surviving are five sisters, Felecia Davis and Janice Davis, both of Roxboro, Jacequeline Davis of Timberlake, Cynthia D. Fuller of Durham and Francine D. Cash of Semora.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 24, at Hester, Whitted & Daye Funeral Home.