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Together, they had 3 children and created a family rich in love in Greensboro, NC.\n\nA woman of deep faith, PG devoted her life to, and found great joy in, rearing a family and mentoring them in their faith journeys. What mattered most to her was that her children learn the things that would sustain them through this life to the next: faith, hope, love, respect, integrity, and forgiveness. \n\nMusic was the essence of her being. PG was a concert pianist and won awards for her music compositions. In their early years her children were serenaded to the sounds of her baby grand piano coming from the living room. She made sure that all her children were educated in music as well as the liberal arts. She took them to performances, attended their concerts, and supported their musical interests. PG was as talented at dancing as she was in music. So it’s no surprise that she was awarded Best Dancer while on the Cruise Ship M.S. Bergensfiord, which was used in the movie “Around the World in 80 days”. She was equally passionate about tennis. Her tennis foursome of Greensboro ladies was her weekly joy, and she played the game with gusto into her 80’s. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and was honored to have been recognized for her 38 years of volunteer service with the Cone Hospital Auxiliary.\n\nLike any grandmother, PG was most proud of her 3 grandchildren whom she loved to beat at Scrabble. When she ran out of room taping their pictures on her refrigerator she expanded her display to the kitchen wall. And oh how her family reveled in her kitchen. Jokes were a staple and everyone was “fair game”. There she taught her grandchildren, like her children, that you didn’t have to eat everything on you plate, but you had to try it. \n\nGod’s greatest gift through PG had to have been His love of life. Her absolute joy in living and crediting everything to Him gave no doubt whose we are and why we are here. May we remember the best in her as she inspired the best in us.\n\nPG is survived by her children: Oliver James Beaman, Jr. (Melissa), Raleigh; Ernest Frederick Beaman (Kary), Charlotte; Margaret Anderson Beaman, Raleigh. She was affectionately known as “PG” by her 3 grandchildren: Samuel Bret Beaman, Raleigh; Russell Hand Beaman, Los Angeles, CA; Christopher Frederick Beaman, Charlotte. She was predeceased by her sisters Helen Adair Gillikin, Sybil Justine Gillikin Koenig Sullivan, Mary Elizabeth Gillikin White, and Ernestine Gillikin Edwards.\n\nThe family is profoundly grateful to the compassionate staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge; her caregivers and companions: Patricia Flores and the fine people of Aware Senior Care, and Transitions Life Care.\n\nA Worship service and Celebration of PG’s life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Chapel of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2000 McDonald Ln, Raleigh, NC. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to UNC-G Music Department in Greensboro, NC.\n\nInterment will be held at a private service."}},"city":"Raleigh ","county":"Wake ","state":"North Carolina ","deathdate":"10/30/2021","age":91,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/5f4508dee2b87776fdfd8ccf558bbf8a/object_Object_0589c205fb.png"}}}},{"node":{"id":"f4eff7c1-02a2-5040-8b88-50acef408665","slug":"2021-10-29-Flora-Bowers","name":"Flora Anna Bowers","content":{"data":{"content":"Flora \"Flo\" Anna Bowers passed on Friday October 29, 2021. She was born in Illinois on December 9, 1964 to Anna Crosslen  and Harvey Bowers and was the middle child of three.  Flo was full of life and lived her life the way she wanted to live it. She is very loved and will be missed until the day we are all reunited. Flo is preceded in death by her grandparents; Decey and Doris Crosslen, her mother; Anna Bryant (Crosslen), and two of her children; Jessica and Russell. She is survived by ex-husband Robert, and their remaining children Christopher (wife Kaylyn) Erin and Molly (husband Joseph) her grandchildren; Jessica, Jewel, Emily, Christopher, Skylee, Lilly and Jaxson, and her great grandchildren; Isabelle, Zoey and Ali Ray, her siblings Kenny and Mary. "}},"city":"Rougemont","county":"Durham","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/29/2021","age":56,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/295d6143a8af58ca76bea2582fccc57b/object_Object_b582876619.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"27095249-a4d5-592a-ab04-bbcaea480470","slug":"nancy-tempesta","name":"Nancy Squires Tempesta","content":{"data":{"content":"Nancy Squires Tempesta (6/27/28-10/27/2021) passed away after a brief illness. She was born and raised in the Chapel Hill, NC  area,   graduating from Chapel Hill High School in 1945. She was a life long U.N.C. Tar Heels fan.\nNancy had a successful career as a hairdresser operating shops in Chapel Hill. She finished her career  working at the Orange County Register of Deeds office\nNancy was very active in her later years, sewing, knitting, and attending water aerobic classes at the Orange County Sports Plex.\nShe is survived by her daughter, Toni Shannon (Mike), granddaughter, Krista Lawson (John), two great grandchildren, Harper and Avery Lawson,  her brother Johnny Squires (Donna), her nephew, Doug Squires, her niece Amy Faucette (Freddy) along with their three children, Hunter, Aadie, and Makayla Faucette. She is also survived by many, many other nieces and nephews scattered across the state and Country\nIt was always said that Nancy never met a stranger she didn't love. and she was loved by many. She will be missed in our hearts for years to come.\nGrave side services are planned for later this month\nFamily has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hock Family Pavilion ( A Duke hospice facility)"}},"city":"Hillsborough","county":"Orange","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/27/2021","age":93,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/b9ff60f9229f42d6b9ef16ae56633752/object_Object_33fb0b40ab.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"4999a892-c544-5998-b1a3-fc449ebdf4b5","slug":"2021-10-26-Joan-Doremus","name":"Joan C. Doremus","content":{"data":{"content":"Joan Carol Doremus, age 81, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and her fur babies. Her love for her family was like nothing else in this world – an unconditional love that knew no bounds and one she offered so freely. She lit up the room with her smile and illuminated the world with her heart. The family wishes they had more time together, but they will always cherish the time they had. Joan’s love will live on in their hearts forever.\n \nJoan is survived by her husband, Stanley Doremus, Jr. and her three children, Sandi Doremus, Stacey Doremus and Stanley Doremus III (and his spouse, Mary Doremus and son, Alex Hudson); grandchildren, Sean Kuchenmeister, Brandon Duncan, Dawson Doremus, and Stanley Doremus IV; and her brothers, Ronald and Robert Smith (and his wife, Cathy Smith).\n \nJoan never wanted to be the center of attention, so her memorial will be private. Friends wishing to honor Joan are invited to make a donation in her name to their local dog shelter."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Johnson","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/26/2021","age":81,"user_updated":true,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"70ee7362-4c70-5cc3-bbc7-6259dbd1ffeb","slug":"2021-10-25-Allison-Stutts","name":"Allison Blackmar Stutts","content":{"data":{"content":"Allison is proceeded in her death by Clark Mason Stutts (son) and  Gail Elizabeth Blackmar (mother).  She is survived by Bob Blackmar, Father; Brothers :Tom (Lori) Blackmar and Craig Blackmar (Torrey) and niece Sarah Blackmar. \n\nAllison devoted her career to working with children with developmental disabilities.  She received her undergraduate degree from UNC- Chapel Hill and master's degree from NC Central University in Early Childhood Development. She worked at ARC of Orange County, public schools in Siler City, NC; US Airforce base in Heidelberg, Germany; US Airforce base in Dover, Maryland and public schools in Pheonix, Arizona.  \nAllison was an active member of Amity United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, where she was the Outreach Coordinator, a member of church council, children’s ministry team and an active volunteer in the food pantry and clothing closet.  She will also be remembered by friends in her  extensive peer support community.  A memorial service will be held at Amity United Methodist Church Friday, October 29 at 1:00pm.   Pastor Donnie Jones, officiating.  \n\nIn lieu of flowers donations should be made in Allison’s name to:  \nAmity United Methodist Church- Outreach: 825 N.Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27614"}},"city":"Chapel Hill","county":"Orange","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/25/2021","age":57,"user_updated":true,"image":null}},{"node":{"id":"caffa265-9d1e-58b8-ad4e-32828a5a67ee","slug":"1025-08-21-Donald-Sweat","name":"Donnie Sweat","content":{"data":{"content":"Donnie Sweat, age 46, of Broadway passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.\n\nHe was born in Lee County on April 9, 1975 to Vickie Dean and Danny Sweat. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby and Elsie Hilliard.\n\nDonnie is survived by his beautiful daughters Leranda, Tytiana, Tiffany, and Trinity. Siblings Rebecca Johnson, Justin Sweat, and Tameron Sweat; his nephew Marquise Dalrymple; and grandson Leland Hunt. Step-parents Ron Dean and Wanda Sweat. \n\nDonnie was a stubborn as they come, but he was also loyal, generous, protective, and loving. He had an immense talent for drawing and an eye for art. He was known for brilliant work as a tattoo artist. His love for animals and especially for reptiles was a lifelong passion. On any given football Sunday you would find this ‘Cheesehead’ rooting for Green Bay. In the words of his favorite artist DMX, “Let Me Fly”…\n\nEither let me fly or give me death\nLet my soul rest, take my breath\nIf I don't fly I'ma die anyway\nI'ma live on, but I'll be gone any day\nEither let me fly or give me death\nLet my soul rest, take my breath\nIf I don't fly I'ma die anyway\nI'ma live on, but I'll be gone any day\n\nDonnie’s private viewing will be held at:\nCity of Oaks Cremation\n4900 Green Road\nRaleigh, NC 27616\n\n\nIn lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations to cover funeral expenses."}},"city":"Broadway","county":"Harnett","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/24/2021","age":46,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/729932ccaa1765a4f1a8bf289d0660ba/object_Object_4025b57d67.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"8287ae11-6566-562c-afa7-49974079706f","slug":"michael-edward-golas","name":"Michael E Golas Sr.","content":{"data":{"content":"God needed a Motorman for his train to heaven and Dad answered the call"}},"city":"Wake Forest","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/23/2021","age":73,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/7d5b4e646f0a4259ca7b3c9f93125342/object_Object_e9a8f8fb16.jpg"}}}},{"node":{"id":"8b831883-ab89-5cbc-a4bb-03812bab2454","slug":"mildred-eugenia-kostka","name":"Mildred \"Jean\" Kostka","content":{"data":{"content":"Mildred “Jean” Kostka\nSeptember 4, 1939 - October 23, 2021\n\n   Mildred “Jean” Kostka, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on October 23, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Lynchburg, VA and lived the majority of her life in Florida. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael D. Kostka of Flint, Mi, her parents Joseph and Elise Amiss, her brother Joseph (Billy) William Amiss and son, Bruce Hal Davis, of Mary Esther, FL. \n   Jean is survived by two daughters Vicky Woodrum Rohrer (Bill) and Wanda Davis Sutton (Rahn) - all of Raleigh, NC; and son, Michael Wayne Davis (Julie) of Radford, VA.; grandchildren Chelsey Woodrum, Tyler Woodrum, Kyleigh Sutton Albrecht (Josh), Gray Sutton and Reid Sutton. She is also survived by four step children, Michael, Mathew and Andy Kostka, all of Michigan and Lorrie Pardee of Jacksonville, Florida. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jo Steuart (Jimmie) and brother, Carroll P. Amiss (Carole)  all of Lynchburg and Madison Heights VA.\n   Jean worked in the funeral home industry for over 20 years. While living in Sun City, FL, she was very active in her Homeowner’s Association, the Purple Butterflies Red Hat Society and dancing, especially ballroom and tap. She loved traveling and a good margarita.  Her favorite event she looked forward to every year was sitting around the campfire after Thanksgiving dinner, sharing stories with her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, having served as a Deacon for 3 years.\n    A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Florida National Cemetery, where her ashes will be placed with those of her husband Mike and son, Bruce Hal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or Security Patrol, as well as Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh NC."}},"city":"Raleigh","county":"Wake","state":"North Carolina","deathdate":"10/23/2021","age":82,"user_updated":true,"image":{"localFile":{"publicURL":"/static/3503063014812546138419b34d029500/object_Object_5559664a54.jpg"}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":8,"skip":1608,"numPages":207,"currentPage":202,"numObits":3782,"featured":true}},
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