Malachi Isley Descendants and Spouses
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Gertrude Sharpe Oakley, 82, of 341 Williamson Street, died Wednesday morning, July 17, 2002, at her residence after a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the Late Julian James Oakley and the daughter of the Late Duncan Albert Sharpe and Antha Isley Sharpe. Mrs. Oakley was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, where she also taught the Dorcas/Ready Sunday School Class and formerly taught the Beginners Sunday School Class. Mrs. Oakley was also a charter member of the Nall Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Oakley was a member of the L and M Birthday Club and the North State Boating Club. In addition to her memberships, Mrs. Oakley was an avid gardener and seamstress. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra O. Dodson and her husband, David, of Staley; her son, David M. Oakley and his wife, Dale, of Graham. Mrs. Oakley was preceded in death by her son, J. Keister Oakley, and is survived by her daughter-in-law, Edith. In addition, Mrs. Oakley is survived by her grandchildren, Stanley N. Dodson, Lisa D. Kidd, Julian F. Dodson, Julia D. Oakley, Jami D. Oakley, Christopher T. Oakley, and Donna O. Clark. She is also survived by 7 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Miss Thelma Sharpe, Mrs. Janie Bowman and Mrs. Betty Stack; and her brothers, Adrian Sharpe, Jacob Sharpe, Kelly Sharpe, John Sharpe, and Wade Sharpe. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Ernest Beck and the Rev. Wade Cox. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington, on Thursday evening from 6 until 8. Other times they will be at the residence. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, 230 Williamson Street, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Nellie Gray “Nell” Mann Snyder - (Malachi > Philip > Martin > Daniel > Kate > Mary E. > Pearl; Malachi > Philip > Martin > Jacob > Elias > Henry > Mary E. > Pearl; Malachi > Malachi II . Henry > Julian > Alson Clark > Pearl; Malachi > Philip > Martin > Jacob > Molly > Julian > Alson Clark > Pearl; Malachi > Philip > Martin > Levi > Teney Cornelia > Alson Clark > Pearl)
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Nellie Gray “Nell” Mann Snyder, 77, of 2714 W. Front St., D-3, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, at Duke Medical Center after a critical illness of four days. A native of Burlington, she was the wife of Dr. Walstein Welch “Wally” Snyder, who survives, and the daughter of the late Coy M. Mann and Pearl Isley Mann. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was a Mary Kay consultant. She was a member of Elon Community Church (United Church of Christ), and served as a deacon and president of the Women’s Fellowship (Elon Community Church, UCC). She had a life membership in the Women’s Fellowship of Southern Conference. Mrs. Snyder was a graduate of Burlington High School and attended Elon College. She was a member of the Board of Aldermen, Town of Elon College, for 20 years and served as treasurer and mayor pro-tem. She was a volunteer for 25 years with the Red Cross Blood Program, and the Elon University Alumni Association. She was very active in a supportive role during her husband’s 30-year tenure as chief executive officer of Elon Homes for Children, 1960 to 1990. She was a former president of Western High School PTA, a member of the Women’s Division of the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce (past president, Board of Directors), the Women’s Golf Association of the Alamance Country Club, and the Senior Couples InterCity Organization (SCOI golf association). Mrs. Snyder was an honorary member of the Alamance County Service League, and received the “Woman of the Year Award” presented by the Burlington Civitan Club in 1971, and received the Distinguished Service Award from Elon University. Survivors other than her husband of the home include three children, Mr. Wesley Snyder and wife, Donna, of Virginia Beach, Va.; Mrs. Elia Ann Snyder Moser and husband, Larry, of Burlington, and Ms. Rita Snyder of Greensboro; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Lori Snyder Aycock and husband, Trey, of Greensboro, Mr. Ryan Snyder of Washington, D.C., and Mr. Morgan Snyder and Mr. Andrew Snyder, both of Virginia Beach; Mrs. Emily Moser Johnson and husband, D.J., of Burlington; and Mr. Neil Moser and Mr. Evan Moser, both of Burlington, and Ms. Julie Kenney of Greensboro; four brothers, Mr. William P. “Bill” Mann and wife, Shirley, of Burlington, Mr. Clinton Mann of Burlington, and Mr. Gerald Mann and wife, Peggy, and Mr. Ferald Mann and wife, Betty, all of Graham; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mann Miles of Burlington, Mrs. Sarah Mann Sizemore and husband, Bill, of Graham, and Mrs. Marie Bowlin and husband, Scottie, of High Point; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Peggie) Mann of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews, and also Barry and Becky Brasloff of Greensboro She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Charles Mann. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Elon Community Church by the Rev. Judy Westman, pastor, and the Rev. J.C. Dollar of Sewickley, Pa. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and at other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to the Elon Community Church, P.O. Box 625, Elon, N.C. 27244, or to Elon Homes for Children, P.O. Box 157, Elon, N.C. 27244.
Minnie Shoffner Davis - (Malachi > Philip > Martin > Daniel > Martin Vanburen > Ida)
SNOW CAMP — Mrs. Minnie Shoffner Davis, 85, of 6236 Friendship-Rock Creek Road, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health, one week critical.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Leroy Davis, and the daughter of the late Lemuel N. Shoffner and Ida Isley Shoffner. She was retired from textile manufacturing and the Davis Service Station. She attended Friendship United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Mr. Ronnie Lee Davis of Snow Camp; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice S. Holt of Burlington and Mrs. Nettie S. Branson of Graham; two grandchildren, Janet Davis Byrd and Jennie Davis Maultsby; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Dean Shoffner. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Alvin Horne, pastor of Friendship United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence of the son, Ronnie Davis, 7813 N.C. 49 South, Snow Camp.
Ruby Dare Holt Surles - (Malachi > George > Delila > Molly > William Haywood > Swannee; Malachi > Philip > Martin > Simpson > Molly > William Haywood > Swannee; Malachi > Philip > Martin > Jacob > Joel A. > William Haywood > Swannee)
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Ruby Dare Holt Surles, 68, of 509 Ivey Road, died at 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at her residence after a sudden illness. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. Orbie R. Surles Jr., who survives, and the daughter of the late Fred Holt and Swannee Isley Holt. She was an LPN at Liberty Commons Nursing Center and was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. Survivors other than her husband of the home include three daughters, Ms. Tony Fairchild and fiance David Mullis of Burlington, Mrs. Lisa (Jerry) Elkins of Greensboro, and Mrs. Dawn (Chris) Gilbert of Charlotte; a sister, Mrs. Mae Foy Small of Snow Camp; a brother, Mr. Bruce Holt of Carrboro; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Covenant Fellowship Church by the Rev. David Neff, pastor. The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
Miss Willa Mae Moser – Malachi > George > Molly > Henry Moser > Carm Moser
GRAHAM — Miss Willa Mae Moser, 75, of healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Alamance, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at the center after a long illness. She was a former resident of 509 W. Market St., Graham. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mr. Carm S. Moser and Mrs. Evie Self Moser, both deceased. She was retired from Macfield and a Baptist. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Barbara McLendon of Burlington, and two brothers, Mr. Robert Moser and Mr. Huey Moser, both of Graham. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Mr. Edison Moser, Mr. Dwight Moser and Mr. Jack Moser. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Christopher Phelps, minister of education and youth at First Baptist Church of Graham. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening.
Mattie C. Lamm – Malachi > George > Molly > Mary Ann Moser > Peter Calvin Coble > Arce Coble
WHITSETT — Mrs. Mattie Coble Lamm, 85, of 3374 Old Julian Road, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at Alamance Health Care Center after a critical illness of two months. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Ernest Lamm and the daughter of Mr. Arce M. Coble and Mrs. Etta Crabtree Coble, both deceased. She was retired from Textile Manufacturing. She was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Mr. Melvin E. Johnson Sr. of Whitsett; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Coble of Burlington and Mrs. Norene James of Snow Camp; two brothers, Mr. Raymond Coble of Snow Camp and Mr. Clyde Coble of Burlington; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Miss Wanda Lee Lamm. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rick Moser and the Rev. George Johnson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Pauline Coble, 822 Trail One, Burlington. Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Layell – Malachi > George > Molly > George W. Moser > Alson H. Moser > Gerry/Gary
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Lucille Layell, 67, of 3125 Rock Hill Road, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. James J. Layell, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Gary Moser and Mrs. Flora Moser Moser, both deceased. She was retired nurses’ aide from Alamance Memorial Park. Survivors other than her husband include a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Kallam of Burlington; a son, Mr. Randy Layell of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Gurkin and Mrs. Sarah Totten Hall, both of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Gene Moser of Burlington; two stepbrothers, Mr. Ray Sharpe of Elon College and Mr. Roger Sharpe of Snow Camp; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Landmark Apostolic Church by the Rev. Glenn McDonald, pastor. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Mrs. Mary Madren Moser
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Mary Madren Moser, 85, a resident of White Oak Manor, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at White Oak Manor after four months of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Carl H. Moser Jr. (Malachi > George > Molly > Henry Moser > Carl Sr), and the daughter of Mr. William Madren and Mrs. Lena Waynick Madren, both deceased. She was former owner and operator of Carl H. Moser Jr., Realty and former real estate agent with McVey Realty. She was a member of First Christian United Church of Christ and former choir member. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America and worked at the scout office. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Margie Snyder of Winston-Salem; and two brothers, Mr. Joe Madren of Burlington and the Rev. Weldon Madren of Concord. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Violet Smith; and four brothers, Mr. Herbert Madren, Mr. Hubert Madren, Mr. Ralph Madren and Mr. Garland Madren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Dr. Robert K. Barrows Jr., pastor of First Christian United Church of Christ, and the Rev. Dave Gilbert, pastor of Bethlehem Christian Church. Entombment will be in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening. Memorials may be made to the Choir of The First Christian United Church of Christ, 415 S. Church St., Burlington, N.C. 27215
Aubrey Branson Kimball – Malachi > George > Molly > George Moser > Alson Moser > Ivory/Iva Moser
GRAHAM — Mr. Aubrey Branson Kimball, 85, of 809 Buckner St., died at 12:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Erma King Kimball and the son of Mr. Charlie F. Kimball and Mrs. Iva Moser Kimball, both deceased. He was an employee of Lemco Hosiery. He attended Cane Creek Friends Meeting. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Marion) Rook of Graham; four sons, Mr. Jerry Kimball of Parkville, Md., Mr. Harold Kimball of Burlington, Mr. Edward Kimball of Swepsonville and Mr. Buzz Kimball of Graham; a brother, Mr. Edward L. Kimball of Tampa, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham by Dale Matthews. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Cane Creek Friends Meeting, 719 W. Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
John Lee “Pops” McPherson - Malachi > George > Molly > George Moser > Charles Moser > Imogene Moser)
GRAHAM — John Lee “Pops” McPherson, 76, of Etowah, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Pardee Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Alamance County and lived in Graham, N.C. most of his life spending the past seven years in Etowah and Graham, N.C. He was the son of Imogene Moser McPherson of Burlington, N.C. and the late John H. McPherson. He was preceded in death by his first wife Betsy Starr McPherson who died in 1992. He worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation as a Highway Engineer for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America Cherokee Council for 25 years, past member of Graham Exchange Club, and member of the Alamance County Senior Golf Association. He was an Associate member of Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church in Horseshoe, N.C. and member of First United Methodist Church in Graham, N.C. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving wife Betty Richardson McPherson; two sons Don “Bolt” McPherson of Burlington, N.C. and Worth McPherson and his wife Debbie of Graham, N.C.; one daughter Rev. Beth Crissman and her husband Rev. Kelly Crissman of Asheville; five stepdaughters, Carol Hill and her husband Jeff, Debbie Golebiowski and her husband Danny, Robin Farr and her husband Hollis, Sandy Kuffel and her husband Larry, and Nancy Bradford and her husband Alan; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild 12 stepgrandchildren and three great-stepgrandchildren; one sister Ellen Huffines and her husband Grover and two nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 30, at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Graham, N.C. with the Rev. Paul Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church Banner Farm Road. Horseshoe, N.C., 28742, or First United Methodist Church 303 N. Main St., Graham, N.C. 27253.
Joseph A. Coble – Malachi > George > Molly > Mary Ann Moser > Peter Calvin Coble > William M. Coble
BURLINGTON — Mr. Joseph A. Coble, 80, of 913 Stone St., died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 1999, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Eunice Stanford Coble and Mrs. Etta Lewis Coble, who survives. He was the son of Mr. William Monroe Coble and Mrs. Annie Payne Coble, both deceased. He was a retired master carpenter. He was a Baptist. Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Francene Coble Reeves of New London; two sons, Mr. Herman Anderson Coble of Burlington and Mr. Eddie Mon-roe Coble of Haw River; a stepson, Mr. Thurman Montgomery of Elon College; seven grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Max Allman of Peoples Memorial Christian Church. Burial will be in Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Grover Coble – Malachi > George > Molly > Mary Ann Moser > William Haywood Coble
BURLINGTON — Mr. Grover “Red” Coble, of 510 Cameron St., died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a long illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Freda Abraham Coble, who survives, and the son of Mr. William Haywood Coble and Mrs. Margaret Riley Coble, both deceased. He was retired from the hosiery industry and from Baby Needs. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 50th Hospital Staff overseas; a member of the Burlington Moose Lodge; and Modern Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife of the home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary from 5 to 6 Tuesday evening and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 328 W. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215; or to a charity of choice.
Mrs. Mabel Thompson Graves
GRAHAM — Mrs. Mabel Thompson Graves, 86, of The Hawfields Presbyterian Home died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health. She was a former resident of 6940 Mount Hermon-Rock Creek Road, Snow Camp. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Howard Woods Graves (Malachi > Philip > Martin > Daniel > Martin Vanburen > Millie) and the daughter of Mr. Harrison Thompson and Mrs. Elsie Allen Thompson, both deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of Rock Creek United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Myra Lynn Graves of Burlington; four sisters, Mrs. Opal Isley and Mrs. Cora Gibson, both of Snow Camp, Mrs. Betty Pollock of Woodstown, N.J., and Mrs. Joanna Erwin of Burlington; and a brother, Mr. Russel K. Thompson of Graham. She was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Scottie Hal Graves; and two sisters, Mrs. Christine McPherson and Mrs. Louise Stout. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rock Creek United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. Nancy Sturdivant. The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening. Memorials may be made to Ralph Scott Life Services, 408 Trade St., Burlington, N.C. 27217.
