Rev. David C.

Teague Jr.

Rev. David C. Teague Jr., 88, Alexandria, died Jan. 29, 2010 at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Fla. following a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 8, 1921 in Yancey County, N.C. to David C. and Florence (Devinney) Teague Sr. He resided in Alexandria most of his lifetime.
David served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was an MP sergeant in the Pacific B-29 Bomber Squadron. He owned and operated Dave's Chicken Shack and The Family Restaurant, both formerly of Alexandria. He had also worked at Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Company in Marion for 20 years retiring in 1983. He owned Teague Buffing Shop in Alexandria for many years.
David was skilled with his hands and worked as a handyman in construction, a stone mason and worked in tree services and firewood.
He began his ministry from the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene where he was instrumental in starting their bus ministry. He was the founding pastor of the Monroe Fellowship Chapel in Alexandria. His evangelistic preaching style won many people to the Lord and his humble servanthood showed many the love of Christ. David also helped start five other non-denominational churches in the area.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
He is survived by a son, David C. (Mary) Teague III, Alexandria; daughters, Sharon (David ) Wood, Sheila (Greg) Walters, Loucinda McCormack, Rita (Harold) Harder, Darlene Fleetwood, all of Ander-son; Peggy Wiley and Velda Teague Winn, both of Alexandria; Janice Teague, Fleming Island, Fla.; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Evelyn) Teague, Alexandria, Ed Teague, Muncie, Benny (Claudia) Teague, Anderson; a sister, Freda (Ned) Crotinger, Alexandria and several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father in 1978; his mother in 1983; his wife, Mary (Duffitt) Teague in 1990; sisters, Ina Mae Musick, Wanda Weaver, Carolyn Bush and Ada Blockson; brothers, Robert Teague and James Teague, and two great-grandchildren.
A Service of Home Going will take place at 1 p.m. Friday. Feb. 5, 2010 at the Monroe Fellowship Chapel, 1308 W. Monroe St., Alexandria. Rev. Frank Lynn Reynolds will officiate. Interment will follow in Park View Cemetery in Alexandria with military honors by Elwood VFW #5782 Honors Team.
Friends may call at the Owens Funeral Home, 412 N. Harrison St., Alexandria from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday or at the church one hour prior to services Friday
Memorial contributions may be made to the Owens Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Carolyn Brake and Fred and Norma Johnson for the friendship and companionship they extended to David.

Nancy J. Garner
Nancy J. Garner, 68, Alexandria, died Jan. 27, 2010 at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 14, 1941 in Anderson to Charles D. and Virginia (Nevils) Kerr. She had resided in Alexandria all of her lifetime.
Nancy was a graduate of Alexandria High School-Class of 1959. She received her Masters of Education degree from Ball State University in Muncie.
Nancy taught second grade at Red Corner School and Frankton Elementary School for 35 years.
She collected Boyd's bears, enjoyed playing the piano, playing computer games, bingo and traveling. Her warm smile will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered.
She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Garner, whom she married July 9, 1983; a son, Matthew Corey (Kathy) Weeks, Kokomo; a daughter, Melissa (Kenny) Carter, Elwood; sisters, Shirley (Don) Miller, Sue (Marvin) Davis, Debbie (Bob) Downey, all of Alexandria; step-daughters, Orle-na Belser, Charlotte McDonald, Mary Fears, Pamela Loveall and Liz Wiederhold, all of California; a granddaughter, Brittany Allen, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were Jan. 30, 2010 at Noffze Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment was in Park View Cemetery, Alexandria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation through the funeral home.
Online condolences:
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Norman E. Randol
Norman E. Randol, 85, Summitville, died Jan. 27, 2010 at Colonial Oaks in Marion following an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Summitville to Alonzo S. and Hazel (Cunningham) Randol. He had resided in Summitville all of his lifetime.
He served with the United States Navy during World War II.
He retired from Delco-Remy, formerly of Anderson after 30 years of employment.
He is survived by a son, Steve Randol, Summitville; a daughter, Cathy Cook, Wabash; six grandchildren; sisters, Naomi Enyeart and Barb Butcher, both of Fairmount; and brothers, Kenneth Randol of Indianapolis and Jack Randol of South Carolina.
Funeral services were Jan. 30, 2010 at Owens-Noffze Funeral Home in Summitville. Interment was in Vinson Memorial Cemetery at Summitville.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Hospice of Marion through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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Judith K. Mounsey
Judith K. "Judy" Mounsey, 64, Alexandria, died Jan. 30, 2010 at Rolling Meadows Health Care in LaFontaine, following an extended illness.
She was born April 14, 1945 in Anderson to Clarence B. and Florence (Latta) Mounsey. She had resided in Alexandria most of her lifetime.
There are no survivors in her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Parkview Cemetery in Alexandria.
Arrangements were entrusted to Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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Mary Catherine Schmidt

Mary Catherine Schmidt, 95, Alexandria, Jan. 31, 2010 at the Alexandria Care Center following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 11, 1914 in Swayzee, to John and Henrietta (Hatton) Moorman.
She resided in Alexandria most of her lifetime.
Mary Catherine was a graduate of Fairmount High School Class of 1933. She then graduated in 1937 as a registered nurse from St. John's School of Nursing in Anderson.
She was co-owner and operator of Rite-Way Plumbing and Electric in Alexandria since 1945.
She was an active member of Alexandria First United Methodist Church where she had served on numerous committees and the Board of Trustees. She had been a member of the Alexandria Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She was a Past Worthy Matron and had served as secretary and treasurer of the Order. Mary Catherine enjoyed entertaining and always represented what was proper and in good taste.
She traveled extensively with her late husband, was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards. She was very fond of her backyard nature retreat and received great pleasure from bird watching. Mary Catherine exemplified many traits; she was a "modern woman", a "sharp" businesswoman, a mentor and an example of social grace and dignity. She was always willing to share her knowledge and life lessons with those she came in contact with.
She is survived by a son, Eric (Gail) Schmidt, Alexandria; grandchildren, David (Ericka) Schmidt, Alexandria; Paula Schmidt-Hobbs, Converse; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter P. Schmidt in 1984 and 12 siblings.
A service honoring Mary Catherine's life will take place at 7 p.m. today at Noffze Funeral Home, 501 N. Harrison St., Alexandria. Rev. Joyce Thornton of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the Noffze Funeral Home after 4 p.m., today prior to the services.
Private interment services will take place in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Alexandria at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alexandria First United Methodist Church or the Resident's Activity Fund of the Alexandria Care Center through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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Helen M. Peters
Helen M. (Bassett) Peters, 92, Alexandria died Jan. 28, 2010 at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 4, 1917 in Alexandria to Roscoe O. and Grace (Lee) Bassett. She resided in Alexandria all of her lifetime.
Helen was a graduate of Alexandria High School Class of 1934.
She was the oldest living member of the Alexandria Church of God. She had served on numerous church boards, Missionary Society, taught Sunday school for several years and was elected to a national office on the Church of God Board of Christian Education. She was named Woman of the Year in 1984 at her church.
She had worked for Madison County Abstract and Title Company in Anderson in her younger days. More recently she had worked at the former Leewin Floral Company in Alexandria for 43 years. When her late husband Charles served on the Alexandria Fire Department, Helen was active in the Fire Department Auxiliary.
Helen loved to crochet and knit. She had made hundreds of lap blankets for nursing home residents. She also made infant blankets that were sent to American Indian missions.
She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Lemon, Alexandria; grandchildren, Michael Lemon, Alexandria, Erin (Chris) Hubbard, Brownsburg, Scott (Jenny) Peters, Geneva, Craig Peters, Belling-ham, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Wesley Timmons and Bennett Hubbard; brother, Wayne (Phyllis) Bassett, Alexandria; former daughter-in-law, Neva Peters (Amos) Schwartz, Geneva; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Charles Peters in 1994; her son, Terry Peters in 1981, brothers, Earl Bassett and LeRoy Bassett; and a son-in-law, Gene Lemon in 2006.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at the Alexandria Church of God. Interment was in Park View Cemetery in Alexandria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alexandria Church of God through the funeral home.
The family would like to extended their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Kelly Chambers, Nurse Practitioner, Deb Garner, and the staff at Community Northview Care Center, Anderson.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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Richard T. Byrd
Richard T. Byrd, 62, Summitville, died Jan. 25, 2010 at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 25, 1947 in Anderson to Thomas G. and Betty (Vetor) Byrd. He had resided in Summitville all of his lifetime.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart recipient and was honorably discharged as a SP 4 in 1973.
He had been employed at the Red Gold Distribution Center in Orestes for the past 14 years.
He is survived by his mother; his wife, Teresa (Phelps) Byrd; a son, Jason Byrd, LaFontaine; a sister Reta Holdcraft, Summitville; brothers, Ronnie Byrd and Randy Byrd of Summitville; and Roger Byrd of Marion.
Funeral services were Jan. 29, 2010 at Owens-Noffze Funeral Home in Summitville. Interment was in Vinson Memorial Cemetery in Summitville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Buren Township Fire Department or the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at:
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