Michael Scott Tanner
“Mikie”
If you knew Mikie, you KNEW two things: he loved his family, and he loved his friends. He was loyal beyond his years, and it showed. He enjoyed life to the fullest – if he was your friend…he was your friend for life. If you met him once, you would never forget him.
He loved to fish, especially at the beach. He enjoyed horseback ridin’ with his family, and could tell you anything you wanted to know about street cars. He surrounded himself with things that made him smile. When given the chance, he would turn any frown upside down.
Never one to judge – he accepted you for who you were – never quick to anger, always eager to help. I remember a time he once took the headlights out of his own car, to help a friend whose headlight had gone out, just so his friend would make it home safely after dark.
I remember when Mikie, and his older bother Bobby worked together – though so different, yet so much alike, they enjoyed this time. Bobby took him under his wing, and showed him the ropes. Before long, Mikie was movin’ right along. Little did they know, how precious that time would be.
As a mother, I take great pride in knowing my son had love in his heart. I thank God every day for loaning me Mikie…I just wish He woulda let me borrowed him a little longer.
Martha Tattersall
My mom, Martha Tattersall was my family’s glue, she was our everything. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, her community, loved to travel, and loved the church. I am including her beautifully written memorial so you all may know a little about my mother and best friend.
Martha graduated from St. Mary’s College in 1965. It was St. Mary’s that introduced Martha to the Episcopal Church where she faithfully served and worshipped for nearly 40 years. She went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967 where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi.
Martha left Chapel Hill to work at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, Virginia. She was Editor of House Magazine and worked for the bank for over two years. Martha left Richmond in 1969 and began traveling the world. She spent six months in New South Wales, Australia, working as an editorial researcher for Reader’s Digest. She worked with author John Gunther on his book Inside Australia. Her love for travel and adventure took her to many exciting and exotic destinations. She encouraged her friends and family to discover the world and to share in her passion for travel.
Martha returned to the United States and went to work for Whispering Pines Country Club. The Village of Whispering Pines was developed by her father in 1959 and was the place she would call home for the remainder of her life. She began at WPCC first as Club Coordinator and eventually Operations Manager. She left Whispering Pines in 1988 to become Club Manager at Woodlake Country Club, another development spearheaded by her father. Martha spent nearly 10 years at Woodlake, the last seven as General Manager and Vice President of Woodlake Partners, Ltd. and Broker in Charge at the Carolina Company. She then went on to Computer Living Corporation, working as a writer, research assistant, and media coordinator. For the last three years, Martha was a mortgage banker for Tower Funding Group. She was also the Administration and Marketing Coordinator for Whispering Woods Golf Course from 2001 until December 2004.
As accomplished as Martha was, there was never a job too small or too unimportant for her to do. Martha held various board and advisory positions, including President, Board of Advisors, Woodlake Country Club, Board of Advisors, Whispering Pines Country Club, Past Member, Board of Trustees for The O’Neal School, Past President, Parents Association, The O’Neal School, and Club Managers Association of America, Carolina Chapter.
Martha was also a Moore County Leadership Institute Graduate, a member of the Moore County Parks and Recreation Board, the Southern Pines Area Board of Realtors, the National Executive Housekeepers Association, and the Executive Women’s Golf Association. A longtime member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, Martha devoted much of her time to the church. Most dear to her was her service on the Altar Guild and her Sunday School Class, which she taught for 22 years.
My mother’s beautiful and extraordinary life and spirit continue to live on through her gift of organ donation. A gift she so wanted to give. Thank you for allowing us to share.
Travis Coty Teal
On June 1, 2004, I lost a dear son, Travis Coty Teal, who I adored. He was on his way to work when he fell asleep and he was killed instantly. I lost another son in 2001, his name was Brandon Justin Teal and he was 16. He was killed in an automobile wreck on April 14.
I now have two twins left, Jerod Heath Teal and Senara Jean Teal, and one grandmother, Bobbie Jean Caulk, who is my mother. And we also found out that in February, 2005, we will be blessed with Travis’ twins. So God took two and sent me two more. Now I will have two more to adore.
Travis loved singing and was always full of laughter. No matter if you were sad, he could make you glad. I know he is in Heaven with his brother and grandfather, too. And this helps me make it through. So Travis, please remember how much we love you.
Love, Mother, Grandmother, Jerod, Senara, Travis, Jr., and Mercedes
Mary Elizabeth Tietjen
Mary Elizabeth Tietjen was 30 years old when she died suddenly on March 22, 2004. Born in the Bronx, New York, she lived in Leonia, New Jersey, from her childhood through her graduation from high school. Throughout her years in Leonia, Mary was active academically and athletically. She took part in swimming, softball and tennis and graduated with honors from Leonia High School in 1992. In college (Trenton State College in New Jersey) she was in the Honors Program in Biology and a member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. After graduation from college in 1996 she went to the Bowman Gray Campus of Wake Forest University. She completed her graduate studies there and was working in the Biology Department at Wake Forest at the time of her death. She was honored at a memorial service at Wake in April, 2004.
Mary was one of 24 very close first cousins. She will always be remembered for three
outstanding characteristics: her bright, beautiful eyes; her long blond hair and her enthusiastic, exuberant personality. She had many interests; among them were shopping (she loved bargains, especially at Marshall’s), sports (especially ice hockey, ACC basketball, her New York Yankees and lately, the Chicago Cubs), dancing, giving parties and cooking (where she was always experimenting with new ideas). She was a self-acknowledged “book geek” who loved NASCAR. Mary was a complete person who loved her godchildren, her niece Morgan, her family and her fiancé, Jonathan Sapp of Winston-Salem. She loved to travel, having been in Europe, Australia, Canada, Bermuda and many places in the US. After their wedding, planned for June 26, 2004, she and Jonathan were planning to move to Chicago where she was planning for a career in forensic science.
Her popularity among family and friends was evidenced by the more than 500 people who attended her funeral mass in New Jersey and the service at Wake Forest. As she would have said, “I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave when my life is done.
Till we meet again, Mary, love always!
Conrad Tinsley
He loved to cook, play practical jokes, video games, sing, play with all his cousins. He helped his niece with her homework and babysat her. He loved to work on cars and even fixed up an old Cadillac once and sold it. Most of all we loved him and we will miss him for a long time to come.
Daniel Tomlinson
Dan, the youngest of 16 children, was also a husband of 26 years, a father, grandfather and more recently had been engaged. He loved to sing karaoke, and was known for his rendition of “Mack the Knife”. Though not famous by any standards of Hollywood, he was loved by all. He was a dedicated serviceman of the U.S. Army for 19 years and served in the US, Korea, Vietnam, and Germany.
His fiancée relayed the message of just how dedicated he was to serving his country when, this last November participating in his town’s Veterans’ Day parade, she witnessed him crying. When asked why, his reply was, “They said, Thank you."
Raymond Michael Trindale
Came into our life August 1, 1970.
And went to be with God December 12, 2004.
Our son left this world at the young age of 34. There was so much left for him to do and experience. The father of three beautiful children, Allysia (which he called his little Bean) and a set of twin sons, Jacob and Jared (his boys).
Ray was such an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers since he was just a little boy. A bigger fan has yet to be found.
As a profession, Ray was an auto technician and loved working on cars. He had a degree in computers but after working with his Dad in a family business he chose to stay a mechanic. This profession provided a wonderful life for his family.
Ray had such a sense of humor and always made us laugh. His three sisters had a wonderful bond with their brother, who teased them even into adulthood.
Ray was a giving and caring man; he could never turn his back on someone in need. A Gentle Man Indeed. Our lives are saddened beyond belief of his loss. The world is a sadder place indeed.
For Ray—
God looked around his garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering; he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult; he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you softly and gave you wings to fly.
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, and you’re always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
We will love you always and forever, until we meet again.
Love, Mom and Dad
Kenneth Marion Tuggle
Kenny was 43 years old when God decided to take him home on September 25th, 2004. He left behind a wife, Teri, who loved and adored him and who he was married to for 23 years. He was a father of three children, Jason, 21 years of age, Jessica, 18, and Brittney, 16, of whom he was always so very proud. Kenny had a heart of gold and could smile and brighten anyone’s day. He was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. He was employed by Wilbur Smith Associates as a Tech III engineer inspecting bridges. He loved his job and had so much pride in what he did. He began as a bridge laborer and worked himself up to an engineer. He could do everything from operating job equipment such as a crane, building bridges, to inspecting them. Kenny was highly thought of and respected by his fellow employees.
Kenny loved the beach and collected lighthouses. His favorite TV shows were Columbo and Cops. He enjoyed cooking, but his most passionate pastime was simply spending time with his family. His family loved him dearly and we thank God for every minute we were blessed to have him. We’ll forever treasure his memory so close to our hearts.
Cecil Alexander Turner, Jr.
Alex passed away November 19, 2002 at the age of 60. He was a double lung transplant recipient. Alex was a wonderful, loving husband of 40 years, father, grandfather and my best friend. He was very proud of our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
Alex was a kind, intelligent man who had a great sense of humor, loved God, his family, people, animals, books and computers. He had a career in computers for 36 years. Alex also had a great appreciation for politics. He had many hobbies – one he especially enjoyed was amateur radio. Alex was very proud to have served his country in the US Navy. He is dearly loved and missed by his family and friends but not forgotten.
