Archive for November, 2008
Martin Herbert Drager
Posted by williford in Martin Herbert Drager on November 17th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina
Martin Herbert Drager died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at
home in Fuquay Varina.
He was 78 years old. He was raised in Littlefield, Texas.
He joined the Navy at an early age and enjoyed a twenty-two year career,
retiring in January, 1969, with a rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. His
Navy career was in submarines, including the USS James Monroe. He retired
from the Navy as a teacher at the training facility in Charleston, South
Carolina, and entered the civilian work force, employed by U.S. Plywood in
Charleston, South Carolina, and later by Peachtree Windows and Doors in
Atlanta, Georgia, as the maintenance manager at both corporations.
A quiet, sentimental man of few words, Martin enjoyed
working in his yard and always looked forward to the new growth of spring
and summer. He enjoyed writing letters, and kept up a correspondence with
many members of his extended family and his friends. In earlier years, he
enjoyed collecting coins, and passed some of that knowledge on to one of his
grandsons. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Fuquay Varina.
In Atlanta and also in Fuquay, Martin enjoyed the friendships he formed with
his neighbors, his Sunday school class, and as a member of the American
Legion.
He was loved by his family and friends and will be sorely
missed. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, his daughters Marta James and
Rose Leeburn, and his son Ed Drager, as well as three grandchildren. He is
also survived by two sisters in Texas, Ruth Bartley and Edna Mauk, as well
as nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at Piney Grove Baptist Church at 11 AM. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 PM at Williford Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handled by Williford Funeral Home, 201 E. Academy Street, Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.
Tomasa Elvira Campos
Posted by williford in Tomasa Elvira Campos on November 17th, 2008
Dateline: Clayton
Tomasa Elvira Campos, 43 , passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina, 552-2211.
Leonard A. Van Houten
Posted by williford in Leonard A. Van Houten on November 17th, 2008
Dateline: Raleigh
Mr. Leonard A. Van Houten, 89, passed away , November 12, 2008 at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. Mr. Van Houten is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Jemma Van Houten. He was also a proud veteran of WWII. Mr. Van Houston had a graveside service on Monday, November 17, 2008 at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211. Condolences may be made at www.willifordfuneralhome.com
Ramon Santos Alejos
Posted by williford in Ramon Santos Alejos on November 17th, 2008
Dateline: Raleigh
Ramon Santos Alejos, 71 , passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Wake Medical Center. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina, 552-2211.
Jolene Kraft
Posted by williford in Jolene Kraft on November 11th, 2008
Dateline:
Sergeant Jolene “Beth” Elizabeth Ellis Kraft, 23, passed away in
Jolene was a 2003 graduate of
She attended basic training at
Her awards include the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
Mrs. Kraft leaves behind a devoted husband, Staff Sergeant Robert L. Kraft, whom she made a home with in
A visitation will be held at Williford Funeral Home, November 12, 2008 from 7-9pm. Funeral Services will be held at Williford Funeral Home, November 13, 2007 at 11am with interment to follow in the family cemetery. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 552-2211. Please visit www.willifordfuneralhome.com to leave condolences. Loved so much, by so many, we miss you so very much. We love you.
Alfonso Aguilar-Aguirre
Posted by williford in Alfonso Aguilar-Aguirre on November 7th, 2008
Dateline: Zebulon, NC
Alfonso Aguilar-Aguirre, 83, passed away at Wake Medical Center, November 6, 2008.
Gerard Driscoll
Posted by williford in Gerard Driscoll on November 7th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina
Gerard Richard Driscoll, 41, was called to heaven on Thursday, November 6th, 2008. Mr. Driscoll was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1967 to Arlene and the late James Driscoll. He is also preceded in death by his brothers James and Donald.
Mr. Driscoll leaves behind a loving wife Lori and his two children Justin Gerard, 9, and Danielle Marie, 8. He also leaves behind a brother Dennis. Mr. Driscoll was a loyal employee of Ecolab Pest Elimination and was loved by friends, family and coworkers that are too many to list.
A funeral service will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Apex at 12:00 on Monday, November 10, 2008. Interment will follow at Wake Chapel cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made for Mr. Driscoll’s children. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211. Condolences may be made at www.willifordfuneralhome.com
Thelma Mae Prince Penny
Posted by williford in Thelma Mae Prince on November 6th, 2008
Dateline: Apex
Thelma Mae Prince Penny, 74, passed away at Long Leaf Neuro Medical Center in Wilson, N.C. Funeral services for Mrs. Penny will be conducted at Faith Baptist Church, Hwy. 64, Apex 12:00 on Saturday, November 8th. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Internment will follow the service at Apex Cemetery. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211. Condolences may be made at www.willifordfuneralhome.com
Jose Angel Perrusquia Sanchez
Posted by williford in Jose Angel Perrusquia Sanchez on November 3rd, 2008
Dateline: Raleigh, NC
Jose Angel Perrusquia Sanchez, 39, passed away at Wake Medical Center on October 31, 2008.
Ronnie Pollard
Posted by williford in Ronnie Pollard on November 3rd, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina
Ronnie Rufus Pollard, 60, passed away at Wake Medical Center on Friday, November 1, 2008. Mr. Pollard was born in Wake County in 1947 to the late Roy Rufus and Genevieve Creech Pollard. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Gay. Mr. Pollard was a proud Army Veteran of Vietnam.
Mr. Pollard is survived by his long time girlfriend, LaVerne E. Denning of Fuquay-Varina, son, Ronnie R. Pollard Jr., brothers, Phillip R. Pollard and wife Roberta of Fuquay-Varina and Ted R. Pollard and wife Betsy of Smithfield. Sisters, Peggy Pollard Molden of Garner, Patsy Keith and husband Wayne of Georgia, Brenda Boyle of Atlantic Beach and Betty Carlyle and husband Chester of Zebulon. Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
A visitation will be held at Williford Funeral Home from 7 - 9 PM on Monday, November 3, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at Williford Funeral Home at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 4th with internment following at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 919-552-2211. Condolences may be made at www.willifordfuneralhome.com