Person Page - 2271

     Her Social Security Number was 237-42-3723.⁵ Effie Mae Cunningham was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Mebane, Orange Co., North Carolina.⁶ She was born on December 13, 1915 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,7,3,6,4 As of December 21, 1935,her married name was Palmer.³ She married Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr., son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on December 21, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3 Effie Mae Cunningham died on October 9, 1983 at Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 245-54-6008.¹¹ Brainard Thomas Palmer Jr. was buried at Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orange Co., North Carolina.^3,12 He was born on January 21, 1938 at Cedar Grove, Orange Co., North Carolina.^11,12,4,5,10 He married Margie Belle Bunting on January 1, 1958 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^2,13,3,12 Brainard Thomas Palmer Jr. died on September 15, 2006 at Efland, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 68.^3,12,5 He Brainard Thomas Palmer, Jr., age 68, of 2316 Bushy Cook Road, Efland, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at 12:10 a.m. at home. He was a native of Cedar Grove. Mr. Palmer was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He was the son of the late Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. and Effie Mae Cunningham Palmer. He is survived by his wife, Margie Bunting Palmer; one daughter, Melissa Palmer Connelly; two sons, Michael Thomas Palmer and Ricky Leon Palmer; and two grandchildren, Erica Danelle Palmer and Sean Thomas Connelly; and two sisters, Patricia Palmer Wilson and Shirley Palmer Woods. Graveside military rites will follow at Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. on September 16, 2006.³

     Her Social Security Number was 239-56-2363.⁵ Margie Belle Bunting was buried at Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orange Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She was born on June 11, 1940 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^5,3,4 As of January 1, 1958,her married name was Palmer.¹ She married Brainard Thomas Palmer Jr., son of Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. and Effie Mae Cunningham, on January 1, 1958 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6,3 Margie Belle Bunting died on January 15, 2008 at Efland, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^2,5,3 She Margie Bunting Palmer, 67, of 2316 Bushy Cook Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at 7:45 a.m. at her home. Burial will be at Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church cemetery. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brainard Palmer; and her father, Samuel Bunting. Surviving are daughter, Melissa Connelly and husband, Daniel, of Mebane; sons, Michael Palmer and wife, Cindy, of Mebane, Ricky Palmer and wife, Kelly, of Whitsett; mother, Clara Bunting of Asheboro; sisters, Sue Allen and husband, Larry, of Asheboro, Faye Austin and husband, Dewitt, of Asheboro, Pansy Harrington and husband, Barry, of Asheboro, Deb Murray and husband, Johnny, of Asheboro; brothers, Gene Bunting and wife, Nancy, of Asheboro, Bill Bunting and wife, Carolyn, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Erica Palmer of Creedmore and Sean Connelly of Mebane. on January 19, 2008.²

     Patricia Ann Palmer Patricia “Pat” Wilson, age 81, of Mebane died August 18, 2018 at her residence. A native of Orange County, she was born on January 11, 1937. She was the daughter of Brainard Thomas Palmer and Effie Cummingham, both deceased. She was first married to the late Truitt Lloyd for 18 years. Later she was married for 34 years to the late Jesse Wilson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mebane for 63 years and a member of the choir for 41 years. She loved to sew, quilt, gardening and planting flowers. She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Summers and husband Bob of Haw River; grandson, Jesse T. Summers and wife Sarah of Durham; sister, Shirley P. Wood of Burlington; nephews, Rodney Adams of Graham and Clint Wood and wife Emily of SC. In additions to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by her brother, Brainard T. Palmer.⁵ Her married name was Wilson.⁵ She married Jesse Wilson.⁵ Patricia Ann Palmer was born on January 11, 1937 at Orange Co., North Carolina.^6,5 As of September 11, 1955,her married name was Lloyd.⁴ She married Elton Truitt Lloyd on September 11, 1955 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Patricia Ann Palmer and Elton Truitt Lloyd were divorced on November 7, 1975 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁷ Patricia Ann Palmer died on August 18, 2018 at Mebane, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 81.⁵

     Theron Coley Wood BURLINGTON - Mr. Theron C. "Buddy" Wood, 92, passed away peacefully at home Saturday evening, June 4, 2016. Born in Alamance County on March 19, 1924, he was the son of the late George H. and Murl F. Wood and was married for 51 years to Shirley P. Wood, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Aviation Division, serving during World War II, attended N.C. State University, and was a retired educator with the Alamance-Burlington School System. He loved helping others and was a very talented builder. There was never a project he hesitated to tackle. He touched the lives of many people with his generosity and kindness and will be deeply missed by those who loved and cherished him. He is survived by a daughter, Sue A. Frazier and husband Tony of Coal City, Ill; sons, Clint F. Wood and wife Emily of Charleston, SC and Rodney D. Adams of Graham; sister, Mary A. Montgomery of Washington State; grandson, Tony C. Frazier Jr. and wife Val of Coal City, Ill; and four granddaughters, Michelle Painter and husband Todd of Dwight, Ill., Addyson P. Wood, Victoria E. Wood and Kathryn E. Wood, all of Charleston, SC; five great-grandchildren, Callie Frazier, Jada Frazier and Emmie Frazier, all of Coal City, Ill. and Samantha Painter and Eli Painter of Dwight, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Larry G. Wood; his first wife, Betty B. Fagan; and two sisters, Farrell Terrell and Stella Coble.³ He was born on March 19, 1924 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Shirley Janice Palmer, daughter of Brainard Thomas Palmer Sr. and Effie Mae Cunningham, in July, 1965 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁴ Theron Coley Wood died on June 4, 2016 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 92.³

     Her Social Security Number was 483-38-5558.² Lucille Margaret Peiffer was buried at St. Mary Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ She was born on September 9, 1911 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of June 27, 1931,her married name was Parkhill.¹ She married Glenn David Parkhill, son of Charles David "Charley" Parkhill and Tima Conner, on June 27, 1931 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Lucille Margaret Peiffer died on November 25, 2004 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 93.^1,2 She Lucille Margaret Parkhill, 93, died Thurs., Nov. 25, 2004 at the Sigourney Care Center in Sigourney. She was born Sept. 9, 1911 to Peter A. and Elizabeth Sieren Peiffer in Keokuk County. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1930. She married Glenn D. Parkhill at St. Marys Rectory in Sigourney by Father Hauser on June 27, 1931. They farmed southwest of Sigourney for 14 years and moved to Sigourney in 1945 to open the first Chrysler-Plymouth garage in Keokuk County, they also sold Massey Harris machinery. She was clerk at Hi-Dollar Sale Barn and did part-time work at the Keokuk County Court House for the Recorder, Treasurer and the Auditors offices. They owned and raised Hackney horses and she showed Hackney horses for many years. They also owned and operated a trailer park in Alamo, Texas for 11 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Laffer Community Club, St. Mary Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by a brother, James Peiffer of Denver, Colo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Leona Strohman; and a brother, Leroy Peiffer. Funeral services were held Mon., Nov. 29 at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Philip Ryan officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary Cemetery. Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney were in charge of the arrangements. on December 5, 2004.¹

     Laura "Lucille" DeLong was buried at Keota Cemetery, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 480-38-8389.² She was born on February 12, 1915 at West Chester, Washington Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of August 14, 1965,her married name was Ulin.³ She married John Walter Ulin, son of Walter Athel Ulin and Stella Marie Parkhill, on August 14, 1965 at Conifer, Jefferson Co., Colorado.^3,1 Laura "Lucille" DeLong died on March 5, 2008 at Savanna, Carroll Co., Illinois, at age 93.^2,1 She Laura "Lucille" (Dillon) Ulin, age 93, of Sabula, Iowa died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Services and interment are private. Memorials may be directed to the Sabula Ambulance in her name. Lucille was born February 12, 1915 in West Chester, Iowa, the daughter of S.W. and Jenny (Moothart) DeLong. She graduated from West Chester High School, and on August 12, 1933, Lucille married Irvin Dillon. He passed away January 7, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She later married John W. Ulin on August 14, 1965 in Conifer, Colorado. He passed away April 19, 2005 in Savanna, Illinois. Lucille was baptized in the Methodist Faith where she was a past Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters. Lucille enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and horseback riding. In the past, Lucille had worked as a receptionist at the Holiday Inn, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lucille also enjoyed Flea Marketing until 2007, selling her leather goods. It was at the Great River Flea Market where a friend gave her, her trusted companion, faithful friend and roommate, "Lilly" her cat. Lucille will be dearly missed by two daughters, Delores (James) Jacobs of Bryant, Iowa and Karen Dillon of Sabula, Iowa; six grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by both husbands; two brothers, Milo and Paul DeLong; and a daughter, Janet Dillon.
on March 9, 2008.¹

     Eveleen Bertha Hammes was buried at St. Mary Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 481-58-2321.⁴ She was born on February 8, 1921.⁴ As of August 25, 1943,her married name was Ulin.² She married Charles Malcom Ulin, son of Walter Athel Ulin and Stella Marie Parkhill, on August 25, 1943.^1,2 Eveleen Bertha Hammes died on January 23, 2009 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 87.^4,1 She SIGOURNEY - Eveleen B. Ulin, 87, of Sigourney, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Manor House Care Center after a sudden illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Catholic Church, by Father Charles Fladung. Burial: St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her daughters, Charlene Hendryx of Des Moines, Rita Shewmake of Miami, Okla., and Janice Moore of Keswick; her sisters, Elizabeth Conrad, Beatrice Clubb and Donna Paarman, all of Sigourney; and her brothers, Edwin Hammes of Fairfield, John Marvin Hammes of Fairfield, Kenneth Hammes of Solon and Cletus Hammes of Sigourney on January 25, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 479-42-7863.⁶ Richard Ansel Cook was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,7 He was born on May 7, 1919 at Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Juanita M. Ulin, daughter of Walter Athel Ulin and Stella Marie Parkhill, on March 4, 1939 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,8,9 Richard Ansel Cook died on December 31, 2008 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico, at age 89.^2,6,3,7 He Richard Cook, 89, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Sigourney, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Albuquerque of an extended illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney, where visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. Burial: Pennington Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; two sons, Mark of Albuquerque and Nile of Ottumwa; brother, Wilmer Cook of Arizona; and sisters, Clarice Colbert of Hayesville, JoAnn Pitsch of Sigourney and Carol Appleget of Georgia. on January 3, 2009.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 485-30-7174.⁴ Clayborn H. Stein was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on December 30, 1917 at Keota, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4 He married Almeta May Ulin, daughter of Walter Athel Ulin and Stella Marie Parkhill, on September 3, 1949 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., Missouri.^1,3 Clayborn H. Stein died on July 30, 1973 at age 55.^4,3

     Her married name was Smith.³ Charlene Ulin married Unknown Smith.³ Charlene Ulin was born on April 23, 1944 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ As of circa 1989,her married name was Hendryx.⁴ She married Richard "Rick" Hendryx circa 1989.^2,4,3 Charlene Ulin died on October 22, 2014 at Iowa at age 70.⁴ She Charlene Hendryx, 70, passed away, Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was born April 23, 1944, to Charles and Eveleen Ulin in Sigourney, Iowa. Charlene was an educator most of her life, teaching in Council Bluffs, Waterloo, Indiana and Des Moines. She enjoyed playing bridge, racquet ball and the black jack tables in Vegas. Charlene loved shopping, mushroom hunting, and spending time with her children. Charlene is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rick; children, Renee, Annie, Scott, John, Kim, Bart, Shannon and Angie; 20 grandchildren; sisters, Rita Shewmake of Miami, OK and Janice (Dennis) Moore of Keswick, IA; a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney, Iowa. on October 26, 2014.⁴

     Richard "Rick" Hendryx was born on June 18, 1944 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.² He married Charlene Ulin, daughter of Charles Malcom Ulin and Eveleen Bertha Hammes, circa 1989.^1,3,2 Richard "Rick" Hendryx died on March 22, 2020 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 75.² He Rick Hendryx, 75, passed away peacefully at the Mercy Hospice house on Sunday, March 22, 2020 following a battle with cancer. Rick was born June 18, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grew up there. He attended Regis High School where he was a standout athlete in Football and Baseball. He went on to play football at the University of Iowa and obtained his degree in teaching. Upon graduation, he married Lynn Hendyx (Burkhart). and they settled in the Cedar Rapids area where he taught History and coached a wide variety of sports at his alma mater. In 1974, his family moved to Waterloo when he took the head football coach job at Waterloo Columbus. He continued to teach and took on Athletic Director responsibilities there. During his 16 years at Columbus, his teams won two 3A state championships, made the playoffs in multiple seasons and together with his coaching staff and players, built a winning tradition that he was very proud of. He was inducted into the Iowa High School Football Coach’s Hall of Fame and recently into Columbus’ Athletic Hall of Fame. He made lifelong friendships at Columbus and cherished the camaraderie and relationships with those with whom he worked. After the passing of his wife Lynn, he remarried Charlene Hendryx (Smith) and together they moved to Des Moines he taught History and coached football briefly at Lincoln High school until his retirement. His passion for football extended past his playing and coaching days, through his love for the Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers. He was a lifelong fisherman, he loved to garden, play bridge, gamble and spend time with his family & friends. He will be missed by the staff at Prairie Meadows, as well as his Bridge House family - where his sharp wit kept everyone entertained… some more than others! We want to especially thank his bridge family for their support of him by bringing him weekly meals to take home, offering words of encouragement, waking him up if he happened to doze off in the middle of a game, but more importantly, by giving him a place that he admitted has kept him going in the last five years and was the highlight of his week. We are forever grateful to you. He is survived by his best friend and companion, his dog Charlie, with his family coming in a very close second. Dad, Gramps, Coach Dick …oh how we will miss you. Life with you was never dull, you were truly one of a kind, and our life was certainly more fun with you in it. The stories we will share with one another about your humor and antics through the years will keep us laughing forever. Thank you for being YOU. A celebration of life will be held later this year. on March 24, 2020.²