LAKELAND - Willis Lamar Pate, age 82, of Lakeland, FL passed away on 10/27/2012 from Heart Failure in Lakeland Willis was born on 6/18/1930 in Colquitt, GA. Willis was a lifelong resident and retired after 50 Years at the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Dept. Willis attended Parkview Baptist Church. Willis is preceded in death by his wife, Adela Pate & son, Tony Pate. Willis is survived by his children, Rita Lockridge, Jackie Martin, James Martin, and Wally Martin; sisters, Betty Bush & Corrine Brown; 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Services will be on 10/30/2012 9:00 AM Visitation 10:30. Service at Parkview Baptist Church with graveside to follow service at Oak Hill Burial Park. Published in Ledger from October 29 to October 30, 2012

EDGAR "DICK" R. FENTON, 85, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, Chick was a District Chief for the Fort Wayne Fire Department, retiring in 1984 after serving for 31 years. He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church; Firefighters Local 124 and American Legion Post 82. He was a Navy World War II and Korean veteran. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; son, Richard (Sheila) Fenton of Fort Wayne; daughters, Diana (Thomas) Pate of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Linda (Robert) Strabbing of Churubusco; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Heather and David; and two great-grandchildren, Maximo and Cecilia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Evelyn; and sisters, Marilyn Gunkel and Marjorie Howenstine. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with Rosary recited at 3:30 p.m. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to the Firefighters Museum Station #3 or St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on October 26, 2012 Picture found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fortwayne/obituary.aspx?n=edgar-r-fenton-dick&pid=160654448&fhid=6185#fbLoggedOut.

Dovie Anne Pate Obituary Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. pate

Clyde E Pate Obituary Burial arrangements under the direction of Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum.

Leon "Pap" Payton   "God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked upon His earth and saw your loving face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest; His garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. As the days come and go and the world moves on, I know you're still here, you'll never be gone. On the night the Angel came and took your hand, we cried as you left for an unknown land. But heaven rejoiced as you came into sight, for your soul was a diamond, shining so bright! Mr. Leon "Pap" Payton, 72, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Hillside, Ill. He was a native of St. Francisville. Family and friends are invited to attend the religious service at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4277 Old Weis Road, Zachary, on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m., conducted by the Rev. E. Dominique. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Martha Payton and Samuel Leon Pate; son, Patrick Payton; seven sisters and 10 brothers. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving, devoted and caring wife, Dora Payton; daughter, Jannice A.; son, Leon Payton Jr.; two stepson, Derrick and Leon Pate; a special nieces, Debra Bell; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers-in-law, brother, T.J. (Catherine) Pate; sisters, Clarisse Gilmore, Belle Gilmore, Mable Noflin, Rosa Pate and Annette (Otis) Robertson. Arrangements entrusted to St. Francisville Funeral Home.   Published in The Advocate from October 25 to October 26, 2012

EVELYN PATE December 19, 1926 - October 5, 2012 Obituary Burial arrangements under the direction of Memorial Park.

ZEIGLER - Sylvia Ann (Pate) Paine, 64, of Zeigler died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sylvia was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Murphysboro, a daughter to the late Herbert and Anna Margaret (Brewer) Pate. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Zeigler, and was a retired care provider in home health care. Following her wishes, cremation has been accorded. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in First Christian Church in Zeigler, with Pastor Jason Mahaffey officiating. Family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Sylvia's family and will be accepted at the memorial service. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Sheppard of Maryland, and Travis Bush of Royalton; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Collette, Bryce, Alex and Chloe Sheppard, and Jacob and Stephanie Bush; three sisters, and one brother-in-law, Linda A. Holland of Zeigler, Judy Davenport of Carbondale and Karen and Cliff Cahoon of Murphysboro; and several stepchildren and step-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one step-grandchild and one brother-in-law, John Holland. For additional information or to send a condolence, visit www.crawshawfuneralhome.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from October 24 to October 25, 2012 Picture found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thesouthern/obituary.aspx?n=sylvia-paine&pid=160621544&fhid=13155#fbLoggedOut.

FRIESER, Dee (Saltman) Formerly of Swampscott & Revere. Entered into rest October 22, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul P. Frieser. Devoted mother of Richard Frieser and his companion Paula Phelan of Salem. Loving sister of Anita Cohen and her husband Martin of Florida, the late Rose Pate, Harold Saltman and Aaron Saltman. She is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Services at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, SALEM on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 12Noon. Memorial observance at the home of Maryellen & Jeremy Cohen, following interment from 5PM-9PM on Wednesday and on Thursday from 12PM-3PM & 5PM-9PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory to the Northeast Arc, 64 Holten St, Danvers, MA 01923. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel 781-581-2300 www.stanetsky.com Published in The Boston Globe on October 23, 2012

Fannie Lee Taylor Cade, age 91, of Biloxi, MS, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. David Strain officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow in Friendship Cemetery. The daughter of the late Hosea Miles and Essie Mae Pate Taylor, she was born February 2, 1921, in Vernon, AL. She was a retired cosmetologist, employed by The Curly Top beauty shop, and she was a former member of Main Street Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Noel Edwards, her son, Jimmy Earl Edwards, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Delores Robbins of Biloxi, MS, Sylvia Speed and Linda E. Rust, both of Gulfport, MS and Carolyn Gaudreau (Tom) of Travelers Rest, SC and her son, Murray Glenn Edwards of Hurst, TX. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Lois Golden, Lorene Reid, Jewell Cassell and Sena Buxton and her brother, Gene Taylor, ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael Robbins, Martin Robbins, Curtis Speed, Gary Thomas, Brian Gaudreau and Tom Gaudreau. Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703. Published in Commercial Dispatch from October 22 to October 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, LARRY J. Age 63, of Birmingham, AL passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was educated in the Bessemer School System and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry moved to Hartford, Connecticut where he lived for many years. He moved back to Birmingham, Alabama in 1990. Larry was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Laquicca; parents Elizabeth and George Hicks, Sr.; and brother, George Hicks, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters Angela and Gloria; son Larry Jr.; five sisters, Jacqueline H. Presswood, Ann Robinson, Joyce Hicks and Valerie (Hayward) Curry all of Bessemer, AL, Teresa (George) Payton of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Nathaniel (Deloris) Hicks of Jonesboro, GA; two aunts, Ester Cade and Mary Lee Pate both of Las Vegas, NV; two uncles, Elmore (Emma) Hicks of Wichita Falls, TX and Roosevelt (Hattie) Hicks of Bessemer, AL; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside service at The National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama, Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Alfonza January Officiating. Larry's family would like to thank the staff at VA's Safe Harbor and New Beacon Hospice, especially Barbara Brewer for her loving care during Larry's illness. A special thanks to the staff and Larry's friends at Steps and Tradition, especially his good friend Bobby Skinner. > Published in The Birmingham News from October 23 to October 24, 2012 Picture availabe at http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=larry-j-washington&pid=160618041#fbLoggedOut.

O'BRIEN Joseph Edward, 70, of East Rutherford for 48 years, passed away on October 21, 2012. Mr. O'Brien was born in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve during the Cuban Crisis. Since 2006 he was a Special Police Officer for the East Rutherford Police Dept. Before retiring in 2011, he was an IT Manager for Symphony Fabrics in New York City for 10 years and prior he worked for Duro Industries in Rhode Island for 12 years. His hobbies included boating, fishing, camping and photography. Joe enjoyed providing community service, was dedicated to everything he was involved in and had a great work ethic. He was a member of the East Rutherford Fire Dept.- East Rutherford Truck Co., for 20 years, an exempt fireman, on the Domestic Violence Team, retired from the East Rutherford Emergency Squad and a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church. He also drove the bus for the East Rutherford Board of Education and recently drove the senior citizen town bus. Beloved husband for 50 years of Victoria A. (nee Pate) O'Brien. Loving father of Gina M. Oliveri and her husband John, Scott C. O'Brien and his wife Anna Marie and Joseph A. O'Brien and his wife Debra. Cherished grandfather of Lauren and Sarah Oliveri, Scott Jr. and Shane O'Brien and Jeremy and Kayla O'Brien. Dear brother of Philip O'Brien. Funeral from the Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad Street, Carlstadt on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 9 AM and from St. Joseph's R.C. Church, East Rutherford at 9:30 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gospel Truth Lighthouse for Cora Lena Crocker Gaskey, 85, of Gadsden. The Rev. Larry Perkins will officiate. Singers will be the Perkins Family and Kristin Hamrick. Burial will be at Whitesboro Cemetery. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Oct. 21, 2012, our mother answered the call from her Lord to come home. She always considered herself a member of Gospel Truth Lighthouse Church, although her health kept her from attending. She loved to talk to the missionaries that came to visit, and the ladies' meetings that she was able to attend. She was a homemaker, loved to cook. She spent the younger life working and caring for her children. All who became acquainted with our mother loved her. She was always the life of conversation. She will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by parents, Homer I. and Radie Crocker; brothers, Luther, Gene, Jack, Billy, A.B. and Homer; sisters, Alice and Ruby; son, James D. Gaskey; daughter, Sgt. Elzoria (Joann) White; grandsons, Eric Silvey, Joseph Brymer and Robert White. Mrs. Gaskey is survived by son, Floyd (Bonita) Vaughn, Gadsden; daughters, Martha (Larry) Perkins, Rainbow City, Jamie (Homer) Camp, Boaz, Carolyn Wooley (Andy Pate), Attalla; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Our special thanks to Dr. Kenny Smith, for all the years of care for mother; Gadsden Regional Medical Center, seventh-floor nursing staff; McGuffey's Health Care; Hospice Nurse Ms. Candice and her special caregivers, Patsy Stephens and Juanita Battles. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Picture found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gadsdentimes/obituary.aspx?n=cora-lena-crocker-gaskey&pid=160606176#fbLoggedOut.

Marilyn Donna Fairchild, 74, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012, at her home in Liberty after battling cancer. Donna was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Fairview, Mo., to Victor Eugene Price and Katherine Woodrow Forsythe Price. Donna had a wonderful childhood on the farm with her six brothers and sisters. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1955. After graduation, she attended college and worked in Joplin and Kansas City, Mo. Donna married Don Fairchild on Aug. 20, 1959. They lived in South Dakota while Don served in the Air Force, and then moved to Liberty, Mo., in 1968 where they raised their family. She enjoyed volunteering in the Liberty community. Upon retirement, she enjoyed many activities with Don including gardening and cooking. She cared deeply for her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Hugh Gene Price and Danny Joe Price, and her two sisters, Nancy Lou "Dee Dee" Daugherty and Verla Mae Pate. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Don Fairchild; her two children, Ed and his wife Katharine Fairchild of Platte City, Mo., and Nancy and her husband Dave Clinesmith of Grove, Okla.; her grandchildren, Katherine and Cara Clinesmith, and James and Anna Fairchild; great- granddaughter, Kera Weems; her niece, Peggy and her husband Harvey McDaniel; her brother, Jerry Price; her sister, Frankie and her husband Carol Kimbrough; her sister-in-law, Lora Mae Price; many other nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Bean, D.O., as well as his dedicated staff. A visitation is planned from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, with a brief funeral service at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume immediately following the services until 7 p.m. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Dice Cemetery, Fairview. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at ChurchArcherPasley.com Arr.: Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-781-2000 http://www.churcharcherpasley.com/ Published in Kansas City Star on October 23, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=marilyn-donna-fairchild&pid=160603086#storylink=cpy Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=marilyn-donna-fairchild&pid=160603086#fbLoggedOut.

Freddie Lee Ellis, Sr., 52, of Lucedale, MS passed away October 14, 2011 at his home. He was born March 16, 1959 in Starsville, MS to his parents, the late John and Lula Ellis. Freddie is survived by his wife Inetta Miller Ellis; son Freddie Lee Ellis, Jr., daughter Alexis Pate, three brothers, two sisters, six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Lucedale Church of God in Christ in Lucedale, MS. Funeral Services will begin promptly at 1:30 PM from the church with Rev. Larry Burney officiating. Burial will follow in Lilly Grove Cemetery, Lucedale, MS. Arrangements entrusted to Robinson’s Friendly Funeral Home, Inc., Moss Point, MS 39563

GREENSBORO — Baby Boy Oliver Noah Paschal, graced this earth with his presence for one day. He was born October 20 and departed this life on October 21. He has now gone back to live with Jesus in Heaven. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. this evening, October 23, 2012, at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel, with Pastor Joe Chandler officiating. Those left to cherish Oliver's memory include his parents, Josh and Lauren Paschal of Brown Summit; Grandparents, Cathy Fulk, Billy Fields, Phillip Paschal, Leslie Griffin, and Eric Pate; Great-Grandparents, Ronnie and Sandra Fulk, Vincent and Nell Griffin, and Delane Pate; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Josh and Lauren would like to receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening, one hour prior to the funeral service and share with everyone what they consider to be their greatest accomplishment, Oliver Noah Paschal. Online memorials may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com Published in News Record on October 23, 2012 http://obituaries.news-record.com/obituaries/news-record/obituary.aspx?n=oliver-noah-paschal&pid=160604085&fhid=6071#fbLoggedOut

COTTONDALE Toby Lynn Dunn, age 61, of Cottondale, died Oct. 21, 2012, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 12 noon Wednesday at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Barger and Rev. C.M. Langford officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to services at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by her father, James "Jake" Reese; her mother, Sadie Pennington; her brother, James D. Reese; her sister, Jean Wesson; and a special nephew, Stephen Reese. Survivors include her husband, James R. Dunn; her brother, Roger Dale Reese (Susan) of Kolola Springs, Miss.; her aunts, Sylvia McGahey (Cecil) of Columbus, Miss. and Louise Dunnam of Old Town, Fla.; her stepfather, Howard Pennington of Vernon; her stepson, Dru Dunn (Tammy); her stepdaughter, Cynthia Pate (Daryl); her niece, Michele Fidelman of Lithia, Fla.; her nephews, Jamie Reese (Laura) and Jarrad Reese, both of Vernon; her step-grandchildren, Michael Clinton, Madison Pate, and Joe and Jacob Dunn; and her sister-in-law, Billie R. Boswell (Sam). She was loved by all. She loved her Lord and church family. She was a die-hard Auburn fan. She loved the Great Smoky Mountains and spending time up there. Pallbearers will be Marvin James, Steve Boswell, Wayne Barger, Jamie Reese, Jarrad Reese, and Daryl Pate. Honorary pallbearers are Bobbie and Kate LeRoy, Jan Barger, Joann and Sara James, Madeline Langford, Jesse and Robin James, Shirley Smith, Charlie and Bobbie Smith, Gail and Wade West, members of Old Salem Baptist Church, and the Cottondale community. Published in Tuscaloosa News on October 23, 2012

BUHL Patricia “Pat” Pate Elliott, age 61, of Buhl, died Oct. 19, 2012. Memorial services will be 6:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 23, 2012, at Sipsey Valley High School Gymnasium with Rev. Leonard Hill and Rev. Tim Eads officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be immediately following the service at Sipsey Valley High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. John Searcy Pate and Elizabeth Smalley Pate, and a sister, Nancy Pate Lang. Survivors include her daughters, Tonya Lewis of Echola, Ala. and Ray Lewis of Buhl, Ala., and Amy Brown and husband Chad of Holman, Ala.; her son, John Elliott and wife Amy of Gordo, Ala.; her sisters, Loretta Sullivan of Holman, Ala. and Donna Hamilton of Gordo, Ala.; her grandchildren, Gavin, Garret, and Grant Lewis, and Gage, Lauren, Katelyn, and John Elliott; two special “grandchildren”, Elizabeth and Andrew Hamilton; her nephews, Lee Garrett (Michelle) and Allen Lang (Nicole); her niece, Alicia Lang; and a host of other relatives. Pat was born November 30, 1950, to the late Rev. John Searcy and Elizabeth Smalley Pate. She was a 1969 graduate of Gordo High School and a 1986 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Nursing. Pat devoted her entire life to taking care of others. She was a registered nurse and was employed at Salem Nursing & Rehab Center of Reform as Director of Nursing. The majority of her nursing career was in geriatrics, and she had a true passion for caring for the elderly. Pat gave her heart and soul to her patients and took her position far beyond just a job. Away from work, she always made time for her family and wanted to spend every spare moment with them, especially when it came to her grandchildren. She would go above and beyond to make it to every game or school program and was highly involved in each of their lives. Honorary pallbearers are employees, residents, and their families of Salem Nursing & Rehab Center; employees of Alta Care Corporation; Mrs. Linda Dill; Dr. Lee Richardson; Kevin and Kim Austin; Randy Elliott; Roger “Bubba” Bunn; Sam and Gypsy Strickland; members of the Flatwoods and Kirk communities; and the faculty, staff, parents, and student body of Sipsey Valley High School. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sipsey Valley Middle or High School or Salem Nursing & Rehab Patient Fund. Published in Tuscaloosa News from October 22 to October 23, 2012 Picture found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tuscaloosa/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-pate-elliott-pat&pid=160595202&fhid=8383#fbLoggedOut.

NEW BERN - Ruth Stroud Smith, 89, went home to be with her Lord on October 21, 2012. She was a well-respected member of the Spring Garden Community and a member of Spring Garden Baptist Church where she faithfully attended and has a children's Sunday school class named in her honor. She held many positions and served on numerous committees over her years and although teaching children was her passion, she deeply enjoyed her senior adult class, prayer group and traveling with the seniors. An avid outdoors lover, you could find her most days with a hoe or rake in her hand as she carefully tended her garden and yard, or pouring fresh water for the birds, squirrels and other animals who called her backyard home. Cooking was one of her many talents and her family and friends will forever miss her homemade biscuits, collards and Italian cream cake. She displayed her love for others by cooking meals at every opportunity. Her kitchen table holds many memories of family, friends and neighborhood children. She was truly the backbone of our family and deeply admired for her Christian faith and service. She loved everyone and those who were fortunate to know her, loved her as well. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Smith and her son, Kenneth Mark Smith. Surviving are her children, Margaret Smith Brown and husband Roger, and Violet Smith Pate, all of New Bern; six grandchildren, Sherry Wayne and husband Bruce, Roger Ray Brown II and wife Judy, Ellen Pate Corey and husband Scott, Larry Benjamin Pate III, Janet Pate Mannel and husband Mike, and Suzanne Walker; 15 great-grandchildren, Courtney Taylor and husband Wesley, Laura Peters and husband Joe, Bryan Wayne, Leann Brown, Tyler and Cameron Corey, Emma and Grace Pate , Petra Mannel, Jenna Walker, and Jalyn and Joshua Keel; and her great great-grandchildren, Alexis Brown, Milah Peters. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Cotten Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the funeral home, followed by burial at Spring Garden Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Spring Garden Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be made to the Smith family at www.cottenfunerahome.com. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home. Published in Sun Journal from October 23 to October 26, 2012 Picture found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newbernsj/obituary.aspx?n=ruth-stroud-smith&pid=160599995&fhid=13861#fbLoggedOut.

DURHAM — Ruth Seifert Phelps, born October 26, 1920, departed from her devoted family peacefully at home in Durham on Saturday, October 20, 2012. "Oma" to her six grandchildren and "Maedi" to her husband of 65 years, Ruth grew up in Pittsburgh, the only daughter of Max and Lillian Seifert. She majored in organ and public school music at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh and then earned a diploma in organ and piano at the Juilliard School of Music. She also earned a Masters in German from Middlebury College, where she met her husband Leland Richter Phelps. They raised three bilingual daughters in Evanston, Illinois, and in Durham, North Carolina, where Ruth was the church organist at Duke Memorial Methodist Church for many years. She also taught German at Elon College and piano at Duke University. Throughout her life she worked to increase people's enjoyment of classical music by performing concerts and giving talks and demonstrations on musical subjects such as folk dancing, music history, and composers. Ruth was deeply touched by the beauty of nature she saw everywhere — in mountains and landscapes, plants and flowers, and her passion found expression in the creating of hundreds of watercolor paintings. Her husband Leland, her three daughters and their families, Christine Phelps of Greensboro, NC, Karin Phelps Murray of Jamestown, RI, and Linda Phelps Pate of Sanford, NC, and all whose lives she touched will remember her life with gratitude and appreciation for the beauty she saw in the world around her and shared with all of us. At Ruth's request, instead of a memorial service the family is planning a chamber music concert in her honor. Details will be communicated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration for making a contribution in her name to the Chamber Arts Society at Duke (Duke Performances, Box 90757, Durham, NC 27708) or to The Forest At Duke Benevolent Fund (The Forest At Duke, 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705). Please offer condolences at www.news-record.com/obituaries/ Published in News Record on October 28, 2012 Picture available at http://obituaries.news-record.com/obituaries/news-record/obituary.aspx?n=ruth-seifert-phelps&pid=160693219#fbLoggedOut.

Fred C. Butler Greenville Fred C. Butler, 93, of Greenville Place, widower of Dorothy Ligon Butler, died Saturday, October 27, 2012. Born in Honesdale, Pa., he was a son of the late Dr. George C. and Florence Bryant Butler and a resident of Greenville since 1963. Mr. Butler was a 1941 graduate of Lehigh University, and was a World War II Veteran serving as an Engineering Officer aboard the destroyer Hazelwood (DD-531) in the Pacific for two years of his three-years in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Butler was awarded the Silver Star Medal. He worked as an industrial engineer and plant manager for two textile machinery companies in the area and he was an active member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church where he served as Church Treasurer, basketball coach and Sunday School teacher. Some years ago, Mr. Butler, noting serious decline in the membership and attendance at the main worship service in his own and other local churches and the Denomination, noting a rejection of traditional beliefs and a wavering work ethic within the Clergy structure, publicly called for a substantive reform of church policy and governance. His efforts were noted by some, his search for truth commended, but results were negligible. The last question he raised, after a lifetime devotion to United Methodism was, "Where will the Church be in ten years?" In retirement, Mr. Butler was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and Greenville United Ministries and also was a long-time secretary-treasurer of the Furman Men's Golf Association. He was a member of the South Carolina and the Wayne County, Pa. Historical Societies and the Lehigh Univ. Alumni Assoc. Surviving are his daughter, Ruth Anne Butler Pate and her husband Gerald; step daughter Elaine Carroll McCue and her husband Richard, all of Spartanburg; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 29, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Thomas McAfee Downtown chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, Miracle Hill Ministries or charity. The family will be at their respective homes. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. Published in The Greenville News on October 28, 2012