Ruth came from a large family making family very important to her. She loved her family and enjoyed her grandchildren, nephews and nieces visiting her in the summer in Durham, NC. Ruth was known to be a good cook and her family loved her chicken pastry, pound cakes and coconut pies. She enjoyed listening to gospel music. Ruth and Wilton were resident managers of University Apartments in Durham for over thirty years. She attended Dunn Schools and Watts School of Nursing in Durham.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Dunn with Rev. Beth Gaines officiating.
Ruth is survived by: her daughter: Mary Jo Lee Styers of Southern Pines, NC A Daughter-in-law: Marinda Naylor Earp of Dunn, NC; Grandchildren: Fred Styers, III & Robin Wilson of Whispering Pines, NC Tracie Styers-Pickett & Michael Pickett of Southern Pines, NC Hal Earp & Vickie Earp of Raleigh, NC Dee Ann Hayes & Ronald Hayes of Dunn, NC 7 Great Grandchildren Sisters: Patty E. Lockamy of Dunn, NC; Kitty E. Sexton of Kissimee, FL; and Gerald “Gerry” Dorman of Selma, NC. And many nieces and nephews, to include three very special nieces, “Peachie” Lee Johnson, June Gail Price & Debbie Blackmon.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home in Dunn. Prior to the Graveside at Greenwood Cemetery.
Original obituary was published by Dignity Memorial
Ruth came from a large family making family very important to her. She loved her family and enjoyed her grandchildren, nephews and nieces visiting her in the summer in Durham, NC. Ruth was known to be a good cook and her family loved her chicken pastry, pound cakes and coconut pies. She enjoyed listening to gospel music. Ruth and Wilton were resident managers of University Apartments in Durham for over thirty years. She attended Dunn Schools and Watts School of Nursing in Durham.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Dunn with Rev. Beth Gaines officiating.
Ruth is survived by: her daughter: Mary Jo Lee Styers of Southern Pines, NC A Daughter-in-law: Marinda Naylor Earp of Dunn, NC; Grandchildren: Fred Styers, III & Robin Wilson of Whispering Pines, NC Tracie Styers-Pickett & Michael Pickett of Southern Pines, NC Hal Earp & Vickie Earp of Raleigh, NC Dee Ann Hayes & Ronald Hayes of Dunn, NC 7 Great Grandchildren Sisters: Patty E. Lockamy of Dunn, NC; Kitty E. Sexton of Kissimee, FL; and Gerald “Gerry” Dorman of Selma, NC. And many nieces and nephews, to include three very special nieces, “Peachie” Lee Johnson, June Gail Price & Debbie Blackmon.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm at Cromartie Miller Funeral Home in Dunn. Prior to the Graveside at Greenwood Cemetery.
Original obituary was published by Dignity Memorial
Family Members
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Rotholine Earp Lewis
1918–2012
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Callie Royal Earp Allen
1922–1996
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Cebor Warren Earp
1924–2017
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Iris Earp Etheridge
1926–2008
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Gerald "Jerri" Earp Dorman
1929–2021
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James Edsel Earp Jr
1932–1982
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William Deloyette Earp
1934–1999
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Cathryne Elizabeth Earp Sexton
1937–2022
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Phyllis Beckwith "Becky" Earp Hardison
1941–2007
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Bobby Howell Earp
1942–2019
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Billy Doffermyre Earp
1943–1943
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