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     Dr. Bill W. "Billy" Lovingood was born on September 20, 1931 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,2 He married Sally Belle Ferguson, daughter of Homer Jackson Ferguson Sr. and Mary Delia Wright, on May 31, 1954 at Jackson Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Dr. Bill W. "Billy" Lovingood died on July 30, 2011 at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at age 79.^3,2 He Chapel Hill - Dr. Bill Lovingood died Saturday, July 30, 2011 after waging a courageous battle against esophageal cancer. As per his wishes he died at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born in Murphy, North Carolina on September 20, 1931, the first of Edith and Wade Lovingood's nine children. He was a standout athlete in the western part of our state and was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Wake Forest University. Before leaving for his freshman year, he and his bride to be, Sally Belle Ferguson eloped, and were married in the Sylva courthouse. Bill's time at Wake was bisected by four years in the Navy, served aboard the minesweeper U.S.S. Aggressive. Following the service to his Country he returned to Winston-Salem, earning his B.S. degree and rounding out his athletic career. As a starting pitcher, he went undefeated in 1957 and posted a 0.58 earned run average, an A.C.C. record that still stands. He came to Chapel Hill in 1958 to begin his post-graduate studies, and went on to earn MPH and PhD degrees from the University of North Carolina. He accepted a teaching position in the Physical Education department at the time and remained there until his retirement in 1988. Thousands of Tarheel students over four decades enjoyed his popular lecture courses. From the early Sixties until the mid Seventies he served as Carolina's assistant baseball coach under his good friend Walt Rabb. Football Saturdays were always spent in Kenan Stadium where Dad worked to facilitate the concession sales. He also found time to coach many seasons in the Chapel Hill recreation department where he left a lasting impression on a generation of local kids. Dad's youth, spent largely in the Smoky Mountains hunting and fishing with numerous uncles, cousins and brothers fostered in him a lifelong love of all things outdoors. He loved to bird hunt with his buddies in the athletic department and the Rams Club. He never met a stranger, and would go fishing with anyone he could persuade to join him. Stories of missed shots or "the one that got away" made up the bulk of conversation when he met with buddies at Merritt's, Knight & Campbell or later in life, Johnny's Sporting Goods. "Doc" Lovingood was a man who was large in stature and had an even larger love of life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We love you dad. He is survived by his wife of fifty- seven years, Sally; three sons, Joe, and wife Carol, John, and wife Mary, James, and wife Bobbi, and one daughter, Angela Robertson and her husband, Joey; six grandchildren: Brittany, Blake, Lillian. Julia, Carson, and Nick. Six of his siblings survive: Charles, and wife Pat, Bob and wife Brenda, Dan and wife Darlene; one unmarried brother, Johnny; sister, Alice Chastain and husband, Jimmy, and Anne Wells and husband, Hubert. He was predeceased by both parents as well as two brothers, Jack and Edd. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the nursing staffs of the U.N.C. cancer center and Hospice program, which did their very best in a difficult situation. A memorial service has been planned for Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to University Baptist Church in Bill's honor. on August 3, 2011.²

     Paralee L. Rogers was born on February 22, 1874 at Clay Co., North Carolina.¹ As of circa 1888,her married name was Wright.² She married John Everett "Johnny" Wright, son of Samuel C. Wright and Mary Ann Thrash, circa 1888.² Paralee L. Rogers died on March 15, 1964 at Napa Co., California, at age 90.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 569-20-9893.⁵ Abbie Ezeline Wright was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California.³ She was born on August 6, 1897 at Clay Co., North Carolina.^5,2 As of November 5, 1917,her married name was Hencken.⁶ She married Martin Charles Hencken on November 5, 1917 at Alameda Co., California.^7,6,3 Abbie Ezeline Wright died on November 4, 1945 at Richmond, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 48.^2,3 She Richmond, Nov., 6 - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Wilson & Kratzer Mortuary for Mrs. Abbie Wright Hencken, 48, a resident of Richmond for 43 years, who died Sunday at her home, 2502 Yuba Avenue. The Rev. Fred Busher of St. Luke's Methodist Church will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Sunset View Mausoleum. Mrs. Hencken, a native of North Carolina, was a member of Acampo Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband Martin Hencken; a daughter, Mrs. Myrl Dommes, and her mother, Mrs. Paralee Ford, all of Richmond. on November 6, 1945.³

     His Social Security Number was 553-03-0644.⁵ Martin Charles Hencken was born on March 8, 1890 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California; The California death index has a birth year of 1889.^1,5,2,3,6 He married Abbie Ezeline Wright, daughter of John Everett "Johnny" Wright and Paralee L. Rogers, on November 5, 1917 at Alameda Co., California.^6,7,4 Martin Charles Hencken died on December 13, 1947 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 57.^1,6

     Her Social Security Number was 571-09-0525.¹ Myrl Wright Hencken was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.⁷ She was born on February 14, 1919 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ As of September 8, 1941,her married name was Dommes.³ She married Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes on September 8, 1941 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.^3,8 Myrl Wright Hencken and Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes were divorced in October, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.⁹ Myrl Wright Hencken died on October 2, 2002 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 83.¹

     Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.² He was born on October 6, 1918 at Calumet, Houghton Co., Michigan.^5,3 He married Myrl Wright Hencken, daughter of Martin Charles Hencken and Abbie Ezeline Wright, on September 8, 1941 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.^1,3 Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes and Myrl Wright Hencken were divorced in October, 1968 at Contra Costa Co., California.⁴ Robert Joseph "Bob" Dommes died on September 18, 2007 at Danville, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 88.^5,3 He Robert "Bob" Joseph Dommes Oct. 6, 1918 - Sept. 18, 2007. Resident of Danville "Bob" Dommes passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrl, in 2002. Bob was born in Calumet, Michigan, raised in Richmond, California, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1936. He attended San Jose State College earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Myrl, in September 1941. Following his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he joined the California Highway Patrol and later became a CHP motor officer in Contra Costa County, beginning a 33 year career with the State of California including the Board of Equalization, Department of Corporations and the Attorney General's Office. Bob and his wife started a social dance club in Richmond called the Stardusters, which was instrumental in bringing back a lot of Richmond residents to become reaquainted after the war. He moved to Concord in 1948. He was an active charter member of the Concord Elks Lodge #1994, becoming their first secretary. Bob enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with trailer and motor home clubs, and enjoyed an occasional ocean cruise. Bob also enjoyed gardening and sometimes cooking, and on a rare occasion, he would enjoy a round of golf with his old buddies. His amusing stories and sense of humor never wavered. He is survived by his son, Brian Dommes and wife, Gayle of Sutter Creek; daughter, Valorie Dommes of Antioch; grandsons, Robert Dommes and his wife, Anne; great-grandson, Gabriel Dommes and great-granddaughter, Saghen of Orange, Brice Dommes of Sutter Creek, David Dommes and his wife, Ghenelle; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Dommes of Sutter Creek, Michael Lasater and his wife, Jennifer; and great-grandson, Vincent Lasater of Brentwood. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., in San Ramon on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061, macular.org. Wilson & Kratzer - Danville (925) 820-2999 on September 22, 2007.³

     Canaro Smith Patton was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on June 20, 1857 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,1,2 He married Addie Rowena Wright, daughter of Samuel C. Wright and Mary Ann Thrash, circa 1878.^4,3 Canaro Smith Patton died on October 2, 1925 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 68; His gravestone has a death date of Oct 1, 1925.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 240-78-2661.³ Ganarah R. Patton was buried at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 481 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.² She was born on May 19, 1885 at North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of circa 1901,her married name was Howell.⁵ She married John Edgar "Ed" Howell circa 1901.^6,5 As of September 30, 1926,her married name was Palmer.⁶ Ganarah R. Patton married Francis E. "Frank" Palmer on September 30, 1926 at Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁶ Ganarah R. Patton died on January 6, 1980 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 237-10-8303.⁷ Samuel Clyde Patton was buried at Harshaw Chapel Cemetery, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁴ He was born on December 4, 1897 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^1,3,7 He married Margaret Violet Voyles circa 1922.² Samuel Clyde Patton died on July 15, 1991 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 238-06-8795.³ Margaret Violet Voyles was buried at Harshaw Chapel Cemetery, Murphy, Cherokee Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on September 25, 1904 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^2,3 As of circa 1922,her married name was Patton.⁵ She married Samuel Clyde Patton, son of Canaro Smith Patton and Addie Rowena Wright, circa 1922.⁵ Margaret Violet Voyles died on February 16, 1999 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^3,2