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Dale Bertrand Jonas Randall, of Durham, NC, died after an extended illness on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Croasdaile Village, Durham, NC. He was 87. Dale was born March 18, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Myroneelcome Randall and Lettie (Perrin) Randall. He attended Cleveland Heights High School, then earned his B.A., Summa Cum Laude, at Case Western Reserve University in 1951; his M.A. from Rutgers University in 1953; and his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1958. Dale began his teaching career at Duke University's English Department in 1957, focusing on 16th and 17th century British literature. Over the course of his career, he served as chair of the Southeastern Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, as Associate Dean of the Duke University Graduate School, as Chair of the Duke Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, on the Executive Committee of the Folger Institute of Renaissance and 18th Century Studies, and as Interim Chair of the Duke Drama program. Dale received many academic honors, including Senior Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Over his career he published books, edited many more, and wrote nemerous articles on a wide array of subjects. Perhaps his favorite book was Soliloquy of a Farmer's Wife: The Diary of Anne Elliott Perrin, which he referred to as 'the book.' In 1999, Dale retired from Duke and was Professor Emeritus in English and in Theater Studies. To honor Dale, the annual Dale B. J. Randall Award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Essay in Dramatic Literature was established and was first presented in 2000. Dale remained connected to his students by continuing to serve as Faculty Advisor for the Chi Psi Fraternity, which created the Dr. Dale B. J. Randall Educational Foundation in 2009, to honor Professor Randall's pursuit of academic excellence. Besides teaching, publishing, and advising students, he enjoyed spending time in his extensive yard tending to flowers and raising chickens. Family and friends were happy recipients of fresh eggs and flowers. Classical music, antiques and especially books delighted Dale; one could often find him in one of his favorite libraries, Duke's William R. Perkins Library or the Folger Shakespeare Library. Dale was thrilled that his granddaughter, Elaine, shared his birthdate; they delighted each year in blowing out the canees on their cake. He also cherished visits from his grandson, Cameron, who caught his first fish with Dale cheering him on. Dale is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Phyllis (Link) Randall; a daughter, Lettie Anderson (Jeff Anderson) of Durham, NC; a son, Kenneth Randall (Anne Randall) of Midland, MI; two grandchildren, Elaine Anderson of Arlington, VA and Cameron Randall of Midland, MI; a sister-in-law, Frances Randall, of Frederick, MD; brother-in-law, Kenneth Link (Barbara Link) of Moneeville, PA; nephews Myron W. Randall Jr. of Middletown, MD, and Greg Link of Huntington, PA; nieces Ruth Ann Randall and Eleanor Jane (Deedee) Luttrell of Frederick, MD, and Amy Marmo of Greensburg, PA; and one cousin, Raymond Perrin, of Asheville, NC. Dale is also survived by many grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Lettie Randall; his older brother, Myron William (Junior) Randall Sr., a nephew, George Elliott Randall, and his grand nephew, Robert Randall of Maryland. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2016, in the Few Chapel located at Croasdaile Village, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Durham, NC. The family will receive friends following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.hallwynne.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Dale's name to one of these funds: Croasdaile Village Benevolent Care Fund Donations may be made to support the Croasdaile Village community to remember or honor loved ones. Checks should be made payable to: United Methodist Retirement Homes Foundation and on the memo line, that the donation is being made in memory of Dale Randall, and mailed to: Croasdaile Village Benevolent Care Fund 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Suite A500 Durham, NC 27705 Chi Psi Fraternity's The Alumni Corporation has taken on the task of doubling the Foundation within the next few years so that it can produce an undergraduate scholarship every year. We are humbled that it might be deemed a worthy way of remembering Dr. Dale, and we promise to be good stewards. Donations should be payable to: Dr. Dale Randall Education Foundation-ERF and mailed to: Dr. Dale Education Foundation-ERF PO Box 99743 Raleigh, NC 27624 Dale B.J. Randall Award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Essay in Dramatic Literature This award was established in 1999 to recognee an undergraduate Duke student excelling in the study of dramatic literature. The first award to an undergraduate student writing the best essay was made in 2000. Donations should be payable to the Department of Theater Studies Gift Fund, nee that the donation is being made ineemory of the Dale B.J. Randall Award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Essay in Dramatic Literature and mailed to: Duke Uneersity Department of Theater Studies Attn: Cyndi Bunn 109 Page Building Campus Box 90680 Durham, NC 27708
- Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham, NC

  

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Phyllis was born on Easter Sunday, 1931, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Howard Link and Zella (Metzger) Link. She attended Southmont High School where she played basketball in the Girls� Athletic Association, and where she became interested in theater. She had many childhood friends and often mentioned that of the thirty in her graduating class, twenty-five had been together since kindergarten. After graduating in 1949, Phyllis turned down a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh (Johnstown) to attend Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. There she enjoyed acting in plays including 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'Berkeley Square' as well as directing a play called 'Winsome Winnie.' Phyllis supported herself by working in a college dining hall and grading history papers. She excelled in academics and was soon awarded a full scholarship to the school for her sophomore through senior years. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in the studies of English in 1953.
Phyllis attended the University of Pennsylvania where she obtained her Master�s Degree in English. While at the university, she met her future husband, Dale B. J. Randall, in the library at the card catalog. At the time Dale Randall was earning his PhD in English at the school.
Phyllis and Dale were married in June 1955, and in 1957 they moved to Durham, North Carolina where Dale began work as a professor of English at Duke University. Also in 1957, Phyllis began working for Duke Press. She resigned that full time job in 1958 the day before her first child, Lettie Randall, was born. Her second child, Kenny Randall, was born in 1960. Phyllis continued freelance work for Duke Press from 1958 � 1965. She also earned income by grading papers for the State. In 1966, Phyllis started teaching as an English professor at North Carolina Central University. In 1976, she earned a PhD in English from UNC � Chapel Hill. She eventually retired from NCCU in 1996, after thirty years of service. In retirement she taught Contemporary Drama at Duke University. During her career she authored two books, Women Speaking: An Annotated Bibliography of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication (1982) and Caryl Churchill: a Casebook (1988).
Phyllis loved to read, and was in a local book club for decades. She also continued her interest in drama, and was in a play readers group for decades along with Dale. She loved the mountains and fresh, homegrown tomatoes which were always in large supply in her home garden on University Drive. Most of all, she loved watching her granddaughter, Lettie�s daughter Elaine, grow up, and in later years her grandson, Kenny�s son, Cameron. Many organizations benefited from Phyllis�s quiet generosity, most notably Habitat for Humanity. She also donated her time in many ways including reading books to children at Duke Hospital. Phyllis was a member of Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham.
Phyllis Randall was predeceased by her parents, husband, Dale Randall, brother and sister in law, Myron Randall Sr. and Francis Randall, her brother Ken (Barbara) Link and her nephew George Randall. Phyllis is survived by her children Lettie (Jeff) Anderson of Durham, NC and Kenny (Anne) Randall of Midland, MI; her grandchildren Elaine (Shawn) Edelen and Cameron Randall; and her great-grandson Anderson Edelen. Phyllis is also survived by three nieces Deedee (Jeff) Luttrell, Ruth Ann (Ed Smith) Randall, and Amy (Link) Marmo, and two nephews Myron (Nancy) Randall and Greg (Michele) Link. She is survived by many great nieces and nephews.
The family plans to have a celebration of life for Phyllis in the Spring of 2023. Her ashes will be interred in a niche with her husband, Dale Randall, in the columbarium wall located at St. Paul�s Lutheran Church, Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC.
- Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham, NC

  

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Services for Ronnie Doil Manning, 49, Crofton, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home with James Meade officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He died at 10:34 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes. A native of Bebe, Ark., he was born Oct. 4, 1961, the son of Betty Modlin Morrow, Cadiz, and the late Elmo Raydell Manning. He worked at the WalMart Distribution Center. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Hope Meade Manning: two sons, Dustin W. Manning, Fremont, Ind., and Tyler J. Abbeg, Litchfield, Mich.: two daughters, Ashley Manning, Fremont, Ind.. and Andrea L. Renfro, Allen, Mich.: and two brothers, Roger Dale Manning, Valdosta, Ga., and Rodney Manning. Hot Springs, Ariz.
- Kentucky New Era, 5 Aug 2011

 

 

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THOMAS, JEAN P. , DeWitt, formerly of Okemos Born March 4, 1916 in Wakeman, OH died November 26, 2001, at the age of 85. Mrs. Thomas was a talented singer having attended the University of Georgia on a voice scholarship. She resided in Okemos from 1966-1972 before moving to DeWitt. Mrs. Thomas was a former teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Girl Scout Leader, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by her husband. Charles, and 1 brother. Thurman J. Peabody. Surviving are 1 daughter. Sally T. (William J.) Gorman of DeWitt; 1 son, Charles 0. (Lynn) Thomas of Lakewood. NY, 4 grandchildren, Adam Gorman and Jessica, Marie, and Stephanie Thomas. Graveside Services will be held Friday, November 30, at 1 p.m. in East Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, OH. There will be no visitation. Those desiring may make contributions to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906, in memory of Mrs. Thomas. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, DeWitt.