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May/June 2006
Births
TO: Tom and Connie (Peebles) Barrow, a daughter, Caroline Jean, January 28, 2006, Wabash Friends Church, Indiana.
Deaths
ADAMS Zeno J. Adams, 84, February 13, 2006, Deep Creek Friends Meeting, North Carolina. Zeno was born September 28, 1921, to Nathan and Etta Jane Collins Adams. He was a life member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Nina Lawson, Ora Holcomb, Mary Ingram, Laura Adams and Minnie Adams; and four brothers, Billy Adams, Thomas Adams, Asa Adams and Johnny Adams. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Gladys C. Adams; four children, David E. (Teresa) Adams, Cecil Larry (Donna) Adams, Roger Michael (Brenda) Adams and Carol Marie (Thomas) Mock; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mark (Ruth) Adams and Marvin (Minnie) Adams; one sister-in-law, Lila Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
BREEDLOVE Maxine Bullard Breedlove, 82, February 19, 2006, Centre Friends Meeting, North Carolina. Maxine was born on June 18, 1923, in High Point. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, the late Leonard Breedlove, for 61 years. Maxine was a member of Centre Friends Meeting where she taught children’s Sunday School for 40 years, was a member of the church choir and served on various committees of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting. Survivors include her son, Randy (Nellie); grandchildren, Todd (Susan), Kevin (Cheryl); seven great-grandchildren, Abigail, Sidney, John Thomas, Madison, Sarah, Joshua and Davis.
BROWN Violet Kirby Brown, 76, Eleventh Month, 29, 2005, Friendsville Meeting, Tennessee. Violet was born Eleventh Month, 13, 1929 and married Jack Brown on Fifth Month, 9, 1948. They were blessed with five lovely children, five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Her presence and influence in the Friendsville Meeting has enlivened the Society with a lingering memory of a deep and steady faith that cannot be extinguished. Her always ready smile, her affectionate hugs and her sunny disposition enriched gatherings whenever she was present.
DELBROOK Vivian Stevenson Delbrook, 99, January 29, 2006, Indianapolis First Friends Meeting, Indiana. Vivian was born September 27, 1906 to Charles and Nellie Wilson Stevenson. She attended Butler University, graduating in 1927. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Gamma Chapter, for 82 years and a member of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter. At Butler University, she was a member of the Fairview Heritage Society, the Ovid Butler Society and also endowed the Visiting Writers Series at Butler. The college of Liberal Arts and Sciences honored her with a plaque bearing her name that hangs in the Writer’s Studio in Jordan Hall. She worked at Indiana Bell and retired in 1961. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a volunteer at Winona Memorial Hospital starting in 1963. She was a member of Indianapolis First Friends Meeting. She was married to Donald D. Delbrook September 20, 1930, who preceded her in death in 1982. She had no living relatives but one goddaughter, Pamela Wilbur.
DENNY David M. Denny, 61, August 23, 2005, Indianapolis First Friends Meeting, Indiana, of a stroke on after attending the wedding of his son Mark to Rachel Lenehan in Aspen, Colorado. Dr. Denny was born in Norfolk, VA, and grew up in Rushville, IN. He graduated from Indiana University in 1967 and married his wife, Patricia Allison of Fairmount, IN, later that same year. He attended the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Indiana University Medical Center in 1973. He then joined the Indianapolis ophthalmology practice that eventually became Lashmet, Spitzberg, Denny, Abrams and Lloyd. Throughout his career, Dr. Denny made philanthropic medical missions to foreign countries including Mongolia, Thailand, the Marshall Islands, St. Kitts and Peru. After retiring in 2002, Dr. Denny enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling and hosting foreign exchange students through Indiana University. He and his family were long time members of the First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Allison Denny; two daughters, Allison (Christopher Kandik) and Jill; one son Mark (Rachel); two brothers, Christopher and Jonathan Denny; one sister, Jean Vanderburg and mother-in-law, Nancy Denny. Allison and Christopher were married in a bedside ceremony at the hospital late Monday evening, August 22, 2005.
ENDSLEY Roy Wilson Endsley, 90, Ninth Month, 8, 2005, Friendsville Meeting, Tennessee. Roy was born Ninth Month, 12, 1914. “A fine old Quaker,” he loved the Lord, his family, his church and his friends and tried to be a friend to everyone he met sharing stories and sage advice using his Christian values, his conservative ideas and his interest in current events as his resources. His interest in and knowledge of his beloved county and town produced a wealth of information for other local historians. He served his community and country in various roles. He was in the Pacific and in Okinawa during World War II, a commissioner on the first government in Friendsville and mayor for six years. Roy worked in the family marble business and farmed for many years while enjoying sports, nature and travel; yet his love for his family and church overshadowed all of these.
FEAGINS Dr. Carroll Spurgeon Feagins, Sr., March 18, 2006, New Garden Friends Meeting, North Carolina. Carroll was born on July 28, 1917 in Jessup, Ga. to Rev. Walter Brown Feagins and Clyde Ruby Feagins. Carroll held a degree in English from Duke University, earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Michigan and completed the Doctorate of Philosophy at Northwestern University. He retired from teaching at Guilford College in 1982 as Professor Emeritus, Philosophy, having served there since 1946. A child of a Baptist minister, Carroll developed a talent for music and played the piano for the church choir and congregation. At Duke, he accompanied the Glee Club and soon began to play the organ and continued to play for various churches and groups throughout much of his life. He was a member of the American Guild of Organists and eventually co-authored a Quaker hymnal, “Songs for Worship,” with his late wife, Mary. Being raised in a religious household, and especially his study of the “Sermon on the Mount,” helped influence Carroll to become a pacifist. Although it would be several years until he would be drafted into civilian service, Carroll steadfastly adhered to his beliefs and eventually became a member of the Society of Friends. Carroll’s study of philosophy also helped foster his belief in nonviolent protest, especially against war and racial segregation. These thoughts and convictions are detailed in his biography, Reflections on a Convinced Friend (2003), authored by Mary Feagins. He volunteered for the American Friends Service Committee, serving one year stationed in India, helping coordinate the Quaker Conferences and Seminars Program, which included orientation in Japan and sessions in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Carroll and Mary also led summer sessions abroad for Guilford College students and established a Munich semester program in 1978. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Brown Feagins, one brother, Walter Brown Feagins Jr. and his daughter-in-law, Louise Hilty Feagins. Survivors include two sons, Carroll Spurgeon Feagins, Jr. and David (Tanya) Willcutts Feagins; and one granddaughter, Debora Ann Feagins Yousef.
FRAZIER Sarah Olive Craven Frazier, 87, March 3, 2006, Archdale Friends Meeting, North Carolina. Sarah was born on June 26, 1918 in Guilford County, a daughter of Oliver and Sadie Spencer Craven. She was of the Quaker faith and a member of Archdale Friends Meeting. She was owner/operator of Silhouette Beauty Salon for 40 years. On June 15, 1935 she married David Frazier who preceded her in death on January 15, 2002. Survivors include two daughters, Joanna Frazier Hudson and Sharon Frazier Fenton; three granddaughters, Andrea (Blain) Smith, Jennifer Bridges and Allison (Lee) Bentsen; one grandson, David A. Hudson; one brother, Bill C. Craven; and seven greatgrandchildren.
HINSHAW George Clifford Hinshaw, 80, February 17, 2006, Rocky River Friends Meeting, Siler City, North Carolina. George was born May 17, 1925, the son of Harrison and Maggie (Pike) Hinshaw. George was a retired truck driver for Carolina Steel and Liberty Lumber, a member of Rocky River Friends Meeting and their Fellowship Sunday School Class, served on the Cemetery Committee, Ministry and Counsel, and had served as a trustee and youth leader. George was instrumental in the establishment of trust funds at Rocky River Friends to support the ongoing work and ministry of the congregation. He served as the initial chairperson of their Trustees of the Trust Funds. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Nannie Mae Keller Hinshaw; one daughter, Helen Hinshaw Pike; one son, Clifford Hinshaw; one sister, Bernice “Bunk” Hinshaw, one brother, Zimri Hinshaw; five grandchildren, Ann Pike, Brad and Sarah Pike, Brian and Patty Hinshaw; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Nathan Hinshaw.
HINSHAW Walter Lewis Hinshaw, 88, February 11, 2006, Holly Springs Friends Meeting, Ramseur, North Carolina, after a period of declining health. Walter was the son of Carl C. Hinshaw and Fleta Allen Hinshaw. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. After the war, Mr. Hinshaw and his wife Florence moved to Burlington and operated Hinshaw’s Mill Outlet for over 20 years. He was also a traveling yarn salesman and held two U.S. Patents. He obtained his pilot’s license at age 65 and was an accomplished folk storyteller and writer. He also previously served on the Burlington Planning Commission. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Macon Hinshaw and his stepmother, Hazel Stout Hinshaw. Survivors include two sons, Larry L. (Nancy) Hinshaw and C. Lynn (Mary Ann) Hinshaw; one sister, Alyssis Grimes; three grandchildren, Brian L. (Tricia) Hinshaw, Julie Hinshaw (Chris) Sywassink and Lisa Hinshaw (Michael) Miles; four greatgrandchildren; three half brothers, Myron Hinshaw, Paul Hinshaw and Frank Hinshaw and one half sister Eleanor Gunter
JOHNSON Frances Lucile Chamness Johnson, 97, March 1, 2006, Winchester Friends Meeting, Indiana. Lucile was born November 18, 1908 on a farm in Randolph County, Indiana to Merton and Myrtle Chamness. She was employed by People’s Loan & Trust in Winchester for 40 years with the Trust Department. She was a member of Winchester Friends Meeting, from 1928 to the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, her husband, Robert, a sister and brother, a nephew, and a great-great niece and great-great nephew. Survivors include one niece, Eileen with whom she recently resided, 3 great nieces, 11 great-great nieces and nephews, and 17 great-great-great nieces and nephews.
LINDLEY Grace Mildred Edwards Lindley, 93, March 3, 2006, South Fork Friends Church, North Carolina. Grace was born January 21, 1913, the daughter of Ranson B. and Vallie (Johnson) Edwards. She was a homemaker, dairy farmer and a member of South Fork Friends Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gray Lindley. Survivors include three daughters, Doris L. (Elvin) Cox, Hazel L. (Ronald) Moon and Betty L. (Simon) Teague; one son, James Randall Lindley; two sisters, Irene E. Thomas and Josie E. Walker; three sisters-in-law, Esther L. Wellons, Sarah L. Stoup and Vera W. Edwards; 10 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
MEREDITH David Meredith, Sr., 85, March 4, 2006, First Friends Meeting, Greensboro, North Carolina. David was born March 22, 1920 in Richmond, Va., the son of Clement and Angelina Meredith. He graduated from Western Carolina University and was a veteran of World War II. He received his master’s degree in education from UNC-CH and taught and coached at Guilford High School, then at Guilford College where he coached basketball, football and tennis. He was later inducted into the Guilford College Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the founder and owner of Meredith Swimming Pool Company from 1955 to 1999. David was a lifelong Quaker and a member of First Friends Meeting. He was also a very active member of Civitans and served on the Young Life Committee in Greensboro. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin Meredith and Owen Meredith. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Martha Guion Meredith; five children, Linda Meredith (Rob) Nicholas, Pam Meredith (Joe) Tharrington, David (Carol) Meredith, Jr., Melissa (Greg Barnes) Meredith and Becky Meredith (Bob) Frisbie; 11 grandchildren Luke Nicholas, Paul Nicholas, Katie Meredith Veazey, Scott Curry, Will Tharrington, Brock Frisbie, Laura Meredith, Meredith Frisbie, Leigh Tharrington, Lindsey Meredith Barnes and Emory Meredith Barnes; one brother, Horace Meredith and one sister, Lucile Meredith Streeter.
MOON Phoebe Lou Bare Moon, 84, January 29, 2006, Plainfield Friends Meeting, North Carolina. Phoebe was the wife of the late Marvin W. Moon and the daughter of J.C. “Watt” Bare Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Thrift Bare. She was retired from A.J. Schnerison and was a member of Plainfield Friends Meeting and the Missionary Circle of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents and two brothers, J.C. Bare and Paul Bare. Survivors include one daughter, Beth M. (Tom) Elder; one grandson; three sisters, Hilda Bare DeBruler, Sarah Bare Robinson and Barbara Ann Bare Roasch; and one brother Marion (Cathy) Bare.
OVERMYER Roberta Overmyer, 83, August 7, 2005, Cincinnati Friends, Ohio. For as long as can be remembered, Roberta Overmyer spent her Sunday mornings in right front pew at Cincinnati Friends Meeting joined in the last years of her life by her only grandchild, William Overmyer, at her side. She was born June 20, 1919 in rural Noble County in Ohio. She graduated from Ohio State University and taught Home Economics for many years. She and her husband, Wayne were dedicated members of Cincinnati Friends. Roberta was instrumental for many years in the work of USFW at Cincinnati Friends, with a particular interest in all of the sewing projects over the years. She also worked on many projects that supported such community outreach commitments as the Cincinnati Free Store and Bethany House. She held several USFW offices within the Meeting and taught preschool and First Day classes for many years. In addition to her grandson, she had three children, Philip and Deborah Overmyer and Beth Overmyer-Fewell.
SHROYER Mary Kay Shroyer, 86, January 22, 2006, Wabash Friends Church, Indiana. Mary Kay was born March 1, 1919, in Kokomo to Charles and Opal (Spencer) Windoffer. She married Robert J. Shroyer in Somerset on September 25, 1938. She worked at Drooks Grocery in Somerset and was assistant postmistress there for several years. When the Mississinewa Reservoir went in, she and her husband moved to rural Wabash and she worked at Gackenheimer Pharmacy. She finished her employment with many years at the Wabash County Hospital as executive secretary for Executive Director Wayne Hendrix. She was a member of Wabash Friends Church, where she gave her time to the prayer chain, folding bulletins and as class president and shared teacher of her Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert November 28, 1996 and one brother. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Schenkel, Andrews, and Kay (Ernie) Peas; one son, Jim Shroyer; eight grandchildren, Chris (Diane) Whitacre, Diane (Dick) Ackerman, Mary Ann (Jeff) Davis, Brian (Tracy) Peas, Brad (Gail) Peas, Mark (Pamela) Peas, Derek (Laura) Shroyer, and Kyle Shroyer.; and 19 great-grandchildren.
STEWART Ray Edward Stewart, 89, January 20, 2006, First Friends Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. Born September 16, 1916, the son of Edward and Lucy Onley, Stewart was an Army Air Corps World War II veteran and retired from Indiana Gas Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Marjorie. Survivors include one son, Mark Stewart; two daughters, Ann Stewart-Furbeck and Karen Stewart; and two sisters, Emma Stewart and Juanita Miller.
TROGDON Fleta P. Trogdon, 96, January 23, 2006, Edward Hill Friends Meeting, Siler City, North Carolina. Fleta worked for the Boling Chair Company for 35 years and was a member of Edward Hill Friends Meeting. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara T. (Jessie) Rachel and Janie (Lester) Marley; two sons, Lester “Curley” (Georgia) Trogdon and Kenneth L. Trogdon; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat- grandchildren.
UTTER Mary Katherine Utter, 94, February 21, 2006, Noblesville Friends, Indiana. Mary was born on October 17, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary E. (Miller) Henry. Mary was a homemaker first, but later worked at J.C. Penny in Noblesville from 1960 until it’s closing, and for Welcome Wagon for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Mary was an antique lover, who ran antique booths in malls in both Noblesville and Thorntown, and enjoyed participating in antique shows. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James R. Utter. Survivors include her children, Gary (Linda) Utter, Philip (Roberta) Utter, John (Janice) Utter, Julia Utter and Elizabeth (Matt) Kessler; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
WATSON Elizabeth Grill Watson, 92, February 24, 2006, Minneapolis Friends Meeting, Minnesota. Elizabeth was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on January 7, 1914. At the age of seven, inspired by her Methodist minister grandfather, she felt a call to the preaching ministry. As a high school student attending a summer religious conference, she heard about Gandhi and became convinced of the spiritual necessity of nonviolence. In 1936, she graduated from Miami University, Ohio and went on to graduate study in theology at the Chicago Theological Seminary and the University of Chicago Divinity School. She and George H. Watson were married in 1937. They began attending Fifty-seventh Street Meeting of Friends (Quakers) and became members in 1938. In 1945, while George completed 11 months of Civilian Public Service as a conscientious objector, Elizabeth moved into a Chicago settlement house and supported three pre-school children. The first meeting of the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) was held in the Watson home. Elizabeth also worked for the American Friends Service Committee as regional personnel officer, recruiting staff leadership for the entire AFSC program, at home and abroad. The Watson’s raised four children, Sara, Jean, John and Carol and four foster daughters, including three sisters from Lubeck, Germany. Sara, the eldest Watson daughter, was killed in a car accident in 1964. Following her death, Elizabeth wrote Guests of My Life about six writers whose insights helped move her through the process of grief. After George became the head of Friends World College on Long Island in the early 1970s, Elizabeth became Curator of Walt Whitman’s Birthplace, a historic site in the same town of Huntington, NY. The Watsons traveled widely among Quakers. They were representatives to Friends World Committee triennial meetings in Sweden, Kenya, Japan, Canada, and Switzerland. They also spent time at Friends World College Centers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Japan. Elizabeth was a Friend in Residence at the Earlham School of Religion, and both Elizabeth and George were Fellows at Woodbrooke (England) and Friends in Residence at Pendle Hill. In 1991, they moved to Minnesota to be closer to their daughter Carol and became active members of Minneapolis Friends Meeting and Northern Yearly Meeting. Elizabeth’s published writings include three books and many articles and pamphlets, such as Guests of My Life, Wisdom’s Daughters and Daughters of Zion. Survivors include her husband, George; two daughters Jean McCandless and Carol Watson; one son, John Watson; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.