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     William Robert Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.² He married Virginia Dare Dean.² William Robert Whitt was born on March 27, 1920 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^5,2 He died on September 17, 2009 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^2,5 He Mr. William Robert Whitt, 89, of 506 Long's Store Rd., died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at his home. The funeral will be today, Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. The Rev. Barry Chambers will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sandy Stigall, Harold Ray Long, Hugh Whitt, Jack Carr, Stephen Whitt and Bryan Holeman. Born in Halifax County, Va., Mr. Whitt was the son of the late Hutch and Maggie Newby Whitt, husband of the late Virginia Dean Whitt, and father of the late Robert Dean "Bobby" Whitt. He was the owner of Whitt's Garage and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Whitt is survived by his son, Ron Whitt and wife Bess of Roxboro; two brothers, Raymond Whitt of Ormond Beach, Fla. and Thelbert "Bert" Whitt, of Key West; two sisters, Ruby Garrett and Betty Rockwell, both of Timberlake; four grandchildren, Meredith Alexander, Melissa Holley, Megan Banks and Sara Falcon and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of William and Virginia Dean Whitt and Robert Dean Whitt, 1655 Mt. Harmony Church Rd., Rougemont, NC, 27572. on September 19, 2009.²

     Raymond Newby Whitt was born on June 3, 1923 at North Carolina.^1,6 He married Clytie Yarborough on July 3, 1948 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.⁴ Raymond Newby Whitt and Clytie Yarborough were divorced on November 1, 1963 at Person Co., North Carolina.⁷

     Ruby Mae Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^3,6 She was born on August 19, 1923 at Person Co., North Carolina.^3,7,6 As of December 31, 1944,her married name was Garrett.⁴ She married John Henry Garrett on December 31, 1944 at Person Co., North Carolina.^2,8,4 Ruby Mae Whitt died on June 17, 2012 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^3,6,7 She ROXBORO — Ruby Whitt Garrett, age 86, of Roxboro, died Sunday, June 17, 2012. Born in Person County, she was the daughter of the late William Hutch Whitt and Maggie Newby Whitt. She was also preceded in death by one son, Michael Garrett; and one brother, William Whitt. Mrs. Garrett was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a past member of the Person County Homemakers Home Extension Club. She was also a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church where she was a member of the WMU. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, John Henry Garrett of Roxboro; two sons, Keith Garrett and wife, Betty Jo of Timberlake, and Gary Garrett and wife, Melanie of Roxboro; two brothers, Raymond Whitt of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Thelbert Whitt of Key West, Fla; one sister, Betty Elcaner Rockwell of Timberlake; three grandchildren, Bryan Garrett and wife, Carol, Heather Bowling and husband, Frankie, and Whitney Garrett; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Garrett, Landon Bowling, and Blaize Bowling. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church by the Rev. Barry Chambers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Rockwell, Owen Whitt, Ronald Whitt, Jimmy Thomas, David Thomas, Hunter Thomas, and Pete Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 PM today, June 19, 2012 at the Brooks & White Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Gary Garrett, 3189 Oxford Rd. Roxboro. Memorials may be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 1655 Mt. Harmony Church Rd., Rougemont, NC 27572. on June 19, 2012.³

     Owen C. Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.² He was born on August 18, 1928 at Granville Co., North Carolina.^4,2 He died on March 7, 1937 at Oxford, Granville Co., North Carolina, at age 8.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 239-24-3664.⁵ Virginia Dare Dean was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Whitt.¹ She married William Robert Whitt, son of William Hutch Whitt and Maggie Mae Newby.¹ Virginia Dare Dean was born on July 13, 1921 at Rougemont, Person Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 She died on August 5, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,5,3,4

     John Henry Garrett was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He was born on April 25, 1920 at Orange Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 He married Ruby Mae Whitt, daughter of William Hutch Whitt and Maggie Mae Newby, on December 31, 1944 at Person Co., North Carolina.^5,3,6 John Henry Garrett died on November 6, 2012 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^2,4,3 He ROXBORO — John Henry Garrett, 92, of 30 Evelyn Day Rd., Roxboro, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Roxboro Healthcare & Rehab. Cent. in Roxboro. Born in Orange County, Mr. Garrett was the son of the late Oscar and Lizzie Duncan Garrett, husband of the late Ruby Whitt Garrett and father of the late Michael Garrett. Mr. Garrett served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from farming and previously worked for Lee Dying Co. in Butner. Mr. Garrett also was the past owner and operator of the Person County Drag Strip. In 2007, he was inducted to the Roxboro Drag Strip Hall of Fame and, in 2002, East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame. He was a member of Surl Primitive Baptist Church and the Hardee's Breakfast Club. Mr. Garrett is survived by his sons, Keith Garrett and wife, Betty Jo, of Timberlake and Gary Garrett and wife, Melanie, of Roxboro; three grandchildren, Bryan Garrett and wife, Carol, Heather Bowling and husband, Frankie, and Whitney Garrett; four great-grandchildren, Andrew Garrett, Landon Bowling, Blaize Bowling, and Colton Bowling. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at Brooks & White Chapel by the Elder David Minter and Rev. Barry Chambers. Burial will follow in the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:45 TO 10:45 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Brooks & White Funeral Home and other times at the home of his Son Gary Garrett: 3189 Oxford Road, Roxboro 27574. Pallbearers will be Marty Garrett, Scott Garrett, Ronnie Garrett, Billy Garrett, Flynn Garrett, Clyde Palmer, Ray Rockwell, Ron Whitt and Lanny Welch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Kirk and Ray Bullock. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 360 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017 or the American Heart Association, c/o Gracie Napier, 355A S. Madison Blvd., Roxboro 27573. on November 8, 2012.³

     Margie Vernell Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.² She was born on January 30, 1927 at Granville Co., North Carolina; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 27, 1927.^1,2 She died on February 28, 1928 at Walnut Grove, Granville Co., North Carolina, at age 1.^1,2

     Kenneth Harvey Rockwell was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-12-4110.⁴ He married Betty Elcaner Whitt, daughter of William Hutch Whitt and Maggie Mae Newby.^1,2 Kenneth Harvey Rockwell was born on September 2, 1921 at Nottoway Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He died on November 2, 1973 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^1,2

     Infant Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on September 12, 1942 at Person Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on September 12, 1942 at Person Co., North Carolina.¹

     James "Jim" Latta was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He was born on December 9, 1899 at Person Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Hariett C. Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1922.^1,2,3,4 James "Jim" Latta died on March 24, 1960 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^1,3

     Mildred Katherine Latta was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 244-28-5005.² She was born on December 10, 1923 at Person Co., North Carolina.^2,4,9,6 As of November 9, 1946,her married name was Yancey.³ She married Nathaniel Josephus "Natt" Yancey on November 9, 1946 at Person Co., North Carolina.^3,5,10 Mildred Katherine Latta died on October 1, 1999 at Rougemont, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^2,9,5,6 She ROUGEMONT--Mildred Latta Yancey, 75, of 1878 Stoney Mountain Rd., Rougemont, died Friday, October 1, 1999, in Rougemont. Born in Person Co., she was daughter of the late Jim & Harriett Newby Latta. She worked at Crown Aluminum for over 26 years and she was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Natt Yancey, of the home; three daughters, Ann Y. Christmas, of Rougemont, Natalie Y. Webster, of Raleigh, and Cheryl Y. Rigsbee, of Rougemont; two brothers, Herndon M. Latta, of Burlington, and C.D. Latta, of Rougemont; one sister, Mary Lee Ingold, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Jennifer Webster and Amber Rigsbee; also a predeceased grandchild, Amanda Webster. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church by the Rev. Wendell Stokes. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 PM Saturday at the Brooks & White Funeral Home. on October 2, 1999.⁵

     Champ Dennis "C.D." Latta ROUGEMONT -- Champ Dennis (C.D.) Latta, 80, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at the Roxboro Nursing Center. Mr. LATTA was a World War II Army veteran, retired from the Hunter Douglas Aluminum Manufacturing and was a member of the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Surviving are his daughters, Darnell L. Philips and Denise L. Sanford; one brother, Herndon LATTA; and one sister, Mary Lee Ingold.⁵ He was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^4,6 He married Reather Floyeen "Dinky" Tuck.⁴ Champ Dennis "C.D." Latta was born on October 30, 1925 at Person Co., North Carolina.^3,9,4,6 He died on February 1, 2006 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^9,4,5,6

     Herndon Miles Latta was buried at Bellemont United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4039 Markwood Drive, Bellemont, Alamance Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on February 7, 1939 at Person Co., North Carolina.² He married Linda Ann Capps on September 22, 1961 at Bellemont, Alamance Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Herndon Miles Latta died on September 6, 2008 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^6,3 He BURLINGTON -- Mr. Herndon M. Latta, 69, of 4406 Bellemont-Mt. Hermon Rd., Burlington, died at 7:58 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after a 5 year courageous battle with leukemia and multiple myeloma. A native of Person County, he was the husband, of Mrs. Linda Capps Latta, and son, of the late Jim Latta and Harriett Newby Latta. He was retired from Alamance County Transportation, and attended Bellemont United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Men's Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of the US Army. Surviving other than his wife of the home are one sister, Mrs. Mary Lee Ingold, and husband, Bill of Elon; brother-in-law, Natt Yancey of Rougemont; six nieces and one nephew; and special friends, Kenneth Ingle family, Katie Ingle, and Otis Bailey family. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Mildred Yancey; a brother, Mr. C. D. Latta; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Floyleen Latta. Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, at Bellemont United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jerry Jackson and Rev. Jeff Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at RichThompson FuneralCremation Service in Burlington from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening and other times at the residence. The casket will be placed in the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to Bellemont United Methodist Church, 4039 Markwood Dr., Burlington, N.C. 27215. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the Infusion Centers of UNC Hospital and Alamance Regional Medical Center. on September 8, 2008.³

     Nathaniel Josephus "Natt" Yancey Nathaniel "Nat" Yancey, 92, of Rougemont, died October 11, 2015 at Rose Manor Nursing Center in Durham. Born in Person County, Mr. Yancey was son of the late Howard and Della Huff Yancey and husband of the late Mildred Latta Yancey. He was preceded in death his granddaughter, Amanda G. Webster. Mr. Yancey retired from Crown Aluminum. and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church where he served as usher. Mr. Yancey helped to build the church and has maintained it for a number of years. He served in the US Army during WWII at Ft. Meade in Maryland. Mr. Yancey is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Ann Christmas of Rougemont, Natalie Webster (Steve) of Raleigh, Cheryl Rigsbee (Randy) of Rougemont; one sister, Lucille Chandler, of Hanover, MD; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Ingold and Linda Latta both of Burlington; two grandchildren, Jennifer Dixon (Kenny) and Amber Koket (Storey); three great grandchildren, Gloria Dixon, Nate and Tyler Koket. Funeral services will be held 1PM Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church by the Rev. Barry Chambers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on February 11, 1923 at Person Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He married Mildred Katherine Latta, daughter of James "Jim" Latta and Hariett C. Newby, on November 9, 1946 at Person Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 Nathaniel Josephus "Natt" Yancey died on October 11, 2015 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 92.⁴