Randolph County, NC - Randolph County Miscellaneous Obituaries Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Randolph NCGenWeb - http://www.ncgenweb.us/randolph/ 4.1.08 ASHEBORO-John Franklin Dorman, 69, passed Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro Funeral services at Grace Baptist Temple; Pastor Marc Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, born September 9, 1938, the son of the late Moody and Mae Dorman. Survivors include his wife, Lois Dorman, of Asheboro, daughters, Donna Seay and husband, Gerald, of Asheboro, Marie Albright and husband, Randall, of Seagrove; sister, Eva Lukomski, of Cross Lane, WV; brother, Jim Allred, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Frankie Seay, of Seagrove, Dina Seay, of Asheboro, Matthew Albright, of Seagrove; great grandchildren, Allie Seay, of High Point, Nicholas Holbrook, of High Point, Austin Scott, of Asheboro, Mason Seay, of Asheboro.-Ridge RAMSEUR-Alvertia C. Brower, 82, passed Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service at Outreach Mission Church; Pastor Eva Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Native of Orange County. Surviving are daughter, Mary Brower of Ramseur; sister, Classie Cheek of Ramseur; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.-Hodges 4.2.08 ASHEBORO-Frances Lois Pearce Burkhart, age 85, passed Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at Balfour Baptist Church; Rev. Tim Lowry and Rev. James Stephen (Bud) Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born in Asheboro on April 28, 1922, the daughter of John Calvin and Annie Bulla Pearce. Preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Burkhart, and her sister, Margaret Moody. Survived by her daughter, Lynn B. Perry of Trinity, NC; son, Raymond Pearce Burkhart of the home; grandson, Henry James Perry of Archdale, NC; sisters, Edna Heath of Greensboro, NC, Lucy Parrish of Greensboro, NC; and Bonnie Davenport and her husband Stephen Davenport of Asheboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Dixie Craven White, 89, passed Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral at First Christian Church in Ramseur; Rev. Garry Arnett officiating, burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Randolph County native. Surviving, husband, Jack H. White. Daughters: Jackie White Rawlings and her husband, Ronald W. Rawlings, of Franklinville; Ann White Spencer and her husband, Rev. Glenn M. Spencer, of Charlottesville, Va. Brother, Robert B. Craven, of Denton. Sisters, Zelma C. Maness and Ruth McAlister, both of Ramseur; Shirley C. Trogdon and Mary C. Brooks, both of Asheboro. Grand daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Spencer, of Charlottesville, Va.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Harold David Land, Jr.,40, passed Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. No services. Native of Kissimmee, Fla. Surviving: father, Harold David Land, Sr., of New Port, NC. Mother, Helen Diane Spinson, of Lexington. Brother, Roman G. Land, Salisbury. Step-brother, Jerry L. Bowman, both of Salisbury; Lawrence D. Perdue, of Lexington. Step-sisters, Patricia Diane Land, Stephanie Land, of High Point; Candis Pauley, of Jacksonville, NC-Loflin SOPHIA-James Ronald "Ronnie" Byrd, Sr. 71 of Sophia passed Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at his residence. Funeral service at Green Street Baptist Church; Rev. Frank Hensley officiaitng. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Born September 16, 1936 in Guilford County, son to the late Jack and Bessie Byrd. Preceded in death by brothers Lee Byrd, Richard Byrd, Harvey Byrd, Ted Byrd and Oliver Byrd. Surviving, his wife, Collie "Polly" Byrd; sons Jimmy Byrd and fiancé Jodi Pierce of Thomasville, and Robert Terry Byrd and wife Susan of Trinity; a daughter Debbie Byrd Kennon and husband Ken of Asheboro; grandchildren Brittany Kohns and husband Aaron of Greensboro, Robert Byrd of Charlotte, Amanda Byrd of Greensboro and Abigail Byrd of Trinity. He is also survived by his sister Virginia Lucas of Lexington; and brothers Bobby Byrd and Dee Byrd both of Lexington, John Byrd of Marion, AR, and Douglas Byrd of Archdale. -Cumby 4.3.08 SOPHIA-Doris "Dotty" Davis Lanier, age 72, passed Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside Service at Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery; Rev. John Sides officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving: her husband Lowell Lanier, son and his wife, Jim and Teresa Lanier of Randleman, daughter and her husband, Cathy and Mark Hunt of Sophia, grandchildren, Justin Hunt of Randleman, and Amanda Hunt of Sophia, sister and her husband: Peggy and Byron Farlow of Sophia, and special nieces Denise Farlow Jones and Debbie Farlow Surratt. -Pugh PLEASANT GARDEN-Daisy Alene Wilson Sheppard, 92, passed Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Clapp’s Nursing Center. Funeral services at Friendly Baptist Church in Climax. Interment will follow at Gilmore Memorial Park; Rev. Richard Hedgecock officiating. Born in Randolph County on Dec. 19, 1915. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin “Howell” Sheppard; parents, Joe Wilson and Millie Davis Wilson; sisters, Mary Ruth Dickens, Edith Richardson, Annie Butler and Dot Crisco; brothers, Hobart Wilson, Albert Wilson and Bill Wilson. Survivors include her children, Toni Davis and husband, Larry, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Terry Sheppard and wife, Judy, of Climax, and Bruce Sheppard and wife, Cecilia, of Pleasant Garden; a sister, Lesia Wilson Nelson; five grandchildren, Rodney Davis, Dawn Flinchum, Nathan Sheppard, Caitlin Sheppard and Hannah Sheppard; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Sheppard, Maddie Flinchum, Brock Davis, Canaan Sheppard and Jacob Flinchum; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.-Forbis & Dick F.H. ASHEBORO-Richard Keith “Buck” Hammond, 84, passed Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his home. Memorial service at his home; Rev. Joe Conley officiating. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his wife, Louella Bane Hammond. Surviving are daughters, Candace Wells Hammond of the home and Pandora Bane Willingham of Eagle River, Alaska; brothers, J. Hyatt Hammond of Greensboro and W.A. Hammond of Farmer; two grandchildren.-Ridge 4.4.08 ASHEBORO-Jack Ray Cook, age 79, passed Friday, April 4, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. Norman Livengood officiating. Burial will follow in the South Plainfield Friends Meeting Cemetery. Native of Rockingham County. Survived by his wife, Jewell York Cook of the home; daughters, Linda Cowan of Randleman, NC and Diana Lynch of Greensboro, NC; son, Ronald Cook of Winston-Salem, NC;3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Marteasia "Marty" Shipwash Spoon, 56 of Archdale passed April 4, 2008. Funeral at New Grace Baptist Church; Rev. Donnie Lunsford officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born August 4, 1951 in Guilford County, daughter to Ralph Cletus and Dovie Mae Sheehan Shipwash. Preceded in death by her father Ralph Cletus Shipwash. Married to Carl Spoon June 23, 1982 who survives with her mother Dovie Mae Shipwash of Thomasville; two daughters: Tammy Moses and husband Dwayne of Archdale, and Tara Rogers of Thomasville; a son Ricky Williams of Archdale; two step-daughters: Sandy Isom and husband Pat, and Karla Paris and husband Danny all of Archdale; two brothers: Roland Dean Shipwash o f New York, NY, and Terry Shipwash of Morganton; a sister Debbie Rich of Thomasville; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. -Cumby ASHEBORO-Paul Edward Beane, 86, of Asheboro, passed Friday, April 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Rev. Maurice Kennedy officiating. Burial will be at Hopewell Friends Meeting Cemetery.-Ridge DENTON-Barry Moody Baum, 52, of Denton passed Friday April 4 in Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral services at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel; Rev. Vern Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Born July 11, 1955 in Randolph County the son of Garland and Marie Hunt Baum. Survived by his parents, wife Joy Shaw Baum of the home, a daughter Amanda Baum of the home, and two brothers Michael Baum of Denton and Kelly Baum of Lexington.-Briggs 4.5.08 ASHEBORO-Jackie Eugene Pack, age 67, passed Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. No services. Born in Corinne, W. Virginia. Survived by his fiance, Betty Lanier Russell; Daughter: Karen Lee Stutts of Asheboro, NC; and Sons: Jeff Pack of Franklinville, NC and Henry Pack of Asheboro, NC; Brother: Walter "Tommy' Pack of Asheboro, NC; 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Clara Elizabeth (Betty) Rinehart Hipp, 91 passed Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Hospital. Burial at Mansfield Cemetery in Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Halsey Eugene Hipp. Survived by her son, Roger E. Hipp and wife, Dianne of Hull, Mass.; grandson, Charles E. Hipp of Dorchester, Mass.; granddaughters, Elizabeth Hipp Kemp of Rhode Island, Kimberly Ann Hipp of Randolph, Mass.; sister, Catherine Rinehart Miller of Ashboro; nieces, Marianne Miller Aitken of Asheboro; Susan Miller Gotheridge of Summerfield, S.C.; nephews, Richard Hipp of Mansfield, Ohio; Thomas Hipp and niece Deborah Hipp of Florida.-Sechrest SEAGROVE-Dora Esther McNeill Kennedy, 87 passed Saturday, April 5, 2008, at FirstHealth Montgomery Hospital, Troy. Funeral services at Smyrna United Methodist Church; Rev. Tal Madison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Helen Brewer of Seagrove; brothers, Richard McNeill of Vass, Roy McNeill of Carthage and Paul McNeill of Bennett; sisters, Maxine Ritter of Robbins, Lorene Hussey of Ramseur, Nettie Reynolds of Robbins and Rillie Turner of Candor; grandchildren, Brenda Brewer of Robbins, W.T. Brewer of Seagrove, Dean Brewer of Biscoe, Tammy Barus of Robbins, Ronda Brewer of Seagrove and Robin Hancock of Robbins; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.-Kennedy RANDLEMAN-Marguerite McCullers Lineberry, age 85, passed Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Kenneth L. Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro..Born June 10, 1922 at Clayton, NC daughter of Willard and Eva Lewallen McCullers. Native of Clayton, NC, preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lineberry. Survived by one daughter: Sharyn Lineberry of Randleman, NC and one son: Jim Lineberry of Raleigh, NC; two sisters: Maxine M. Baker of Tallahassee, FL, and Jane M. Crogan of Cary, NC.-Pugh 4.6.08 ASHEBOR0-Grady Harvey Shaw, age 79, passed Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral services at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. Bruce Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Montgomery County Survived by his wife, Vadis Lawson Shaw; daughter Sherry Shaw Haney and her husband David of Asheboro, NC; son, Jeff Shaw and his wife Ann of Siler City, NC; grandchildren, Emily Haney, Tyler Haney, Kristen Shaw and Justin Shaw; brother, Doug Shaw of Eden, NC.- Pugh ASHEBORO-Charlotte Ann McAulay Maynor, age 94, passed Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Carillon Assisted Living Of Asheboro, Asheboro. Funeral at First Baptist Church; Dr. John S. Rogers and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Entombment will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Born May 7, 1913 in Montgomery County to the late Martin Atlas and Abigail Haywood McAulay. Preceded in death by her husband Carl Maynor in 2003. Survived by daughters and their spouses, Betty and Walt McNees of Asheboro, NC, Janet and Frank Ashfield of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren and their spouses, Melody Walker of Garner, NC, Alana and Brian Follas of Belews Creek, NC, Alisa and Stacy Deans of Garner, NC, Brian and Terri Walker of Asheboro, NC, David and Tara McNees of Advance, NC, Stephen and Janelle McNees of N. Africa; great grandchildren, Joshua Blanton, Micah McNees, Morgan and Alec Deans, Seaver and Aidan Follas, Kelsey and Katie Walker, Josiah and Evan McNees.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Gene Leon Rives, 72, passed Sunday, April 06, 2008, at his home. Memorial at Forest Park Baptist Church; Pastor Jon Ferguson officiating. Native of Washington, DC, born August 1, 1935, the son of the late Lyndon and Fleta Blalock Rives. Survivors include his wife, Pearly Peele Rives, of the home; children, Janie L. Long, and husband, Richard A. Reeves, of Colfax, Art W. Rives, and wife, Beth, of Sanford; siblings, Deloris Vaden, and husband, Ralph, of Mayodan, Sandra Moody, and husband, Earle, of Garner, Elaine Ayers, and husband, Bob, of Greensboro, Larry Underwood, and wife, Janie, of Greensboro; grandchildren, Annabeth Rives, Faith Rives, Chloe Rives, all of Sanford, Stephanie Reeves and Matthew Reeves, both of Colfax.-Ridge ARCHDALE-Betty Passmore Brinkley, 57 of Archdale passed Sunday, April 6, 2008. Funeral at Glenola Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. Joe D. Coltrane officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born March 28, 1951 in Hobbs, NM, daughter to the late Fred and Mary Frazier Passmore. On March 10, 1967, married to John Anthony "Tony" Brinkley who survives of the home. Surviving are her two sons: Michael Anthony Brinkley, Sr. and wife Heidi Bryan, and Scott Brinkley and wife Pam all of Trinity; two grandchildren Sydney Brinkley and Michael Anthony Brinkley, Jr.; two brothers: Doyle Passmore of California and James Passmore of Denton; and four sisters: Doris Cattell, Joyce Jones and Shirley Passmore all of Trinity, and Alice Saintsing of Thomasville. -Cumby ASHEBORO-Joan Natalie Oliveau, age 71, passed Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Father Chris Davis officiating. Born June 4, 1936 in Jersey City, NJ daughter of William and Natalie Binkowski Dylewski. Native of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Donna Elaine Kaputa. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Norman E. Oliveau Sr., daughter: Joan Marie Shepherd of Greensboro; sons: Norman Edward Oliveau, Jr. and Mark William Oliveau both of Greensboro; grandchildren: John Paul Shepherd, Christen Marie Shepherd, Stephen A. Oliveau, Michelle Marie Oliveau, and Jonathan Victor Oliveau all of Greensboro, Natasha Kaitlin Kaputa of Stratford, CT; sister: Elaine Pietrusiak of Medfield, Ma; aunt: Jean Wirtz of Little Falls, NJ and several cousins, nieces and nephews.-Pugh 4.7.08 RAMSEUR-Charles Edgar (C. E.) Moser, 92, passed Monday, April 7, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Graveside service will be held at Parks Cross Roads Christian Church Cemetery; Rev. Randy Kelley officiating. Native of in Greenville, surviving are his wife, Pauline Underwood Moser, of the home. Son, Stuart K. and wife, Robin N. Moser; Stephen C. and wife, Linda C. Moser; and Stanley M. and wife, Lillian Moser; all of Ramseur. Daughter, Joyce Jessup and her husband, David, of Ramseur. Brother, Marshall Moser, of Greensboro. Grandchildren, Mark Moser and his wife, Annette, of Ramseur; Donna Avelino and her husband, William, of Ramseur; Thomas D. Moser, of Ramseur; Jason Moser, and his wife, Starla, of Buford, Ga.; David Michael Jessup and his wife, Tracy, of Ramseur; Dayna Goebert and her husband, Chad, of Clearwater, Fla.; and Hayley Moser, of Ramseur. Great grandchildren, Aaron Avelino, Ashley Avelino, Shelby Moser, Alexa Moser, Layton Moser, and Olivia Jessup-Loflin STALEY-Virginia Fields Coble, age 64, passed Monday, April 7, 2008 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Funeral at Piney Grove United Methodist Church; Rev. Herbert Lowry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born October 30, 1943, daughter of the late Claude William and Dora Lee (Moody) Fields. Native of Chatham County, preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sherry Lynn Coble, her parents Claude W. and Dora Lee Moody Fields, a brother, Jimmie Reid Fields. Survived by her husband Charles V. Coble; one daughter: Wendy Coble Sexton of Pinehurst, NC; one son: Greg Coble and wife, Shantel of Staley, NC; one sister: Myrna Olivia Holmes of Virginia Beach, VA; three brothers: Joe Sherman Fields of Minco, OK, William Junior Fields of Apex, NC, Wayne Gibson Fields of Chesapeake ,VA; grandchildren, Taylor Addison Coble, Preston Ryan Coble, Kaden Lee Coble and Kyllian Mary Coble.-Pugh ASHEBORO-John Lloyd Mothershead, Jr., age 73, passed Monday, April 7, 2008 at his home. Memorial service at the Sedgefield Presbyterian Church; Rev. Scott Bass officiating. Preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Richards Mothershead. Survived by his wife, Louann Mothershead; daughter, Roberta R. Mothershead and her husband Scott Bass of Raleigh, NC; son, R. Brett Mothershead and his wife Lisa Cain of Stokesdale, NC; grandchildren, Christian Gross of Greenville, NC; Grant Gross of Raleigh, NC; Jaime Mothershead and Emily Mothershead both of Stokesdale, NC; step children, Elizabeth Ivy Goodman of Carrboro, NC; Margaret Ann Goodman of Springfield, OH; Walter Hugh Goodman and his wife Carol of Lisle, IL; step grandchildren, Anna Goodman and Keri Goodman; brother, James S. Mothershead and sister, Alice Ann Wolford. -Pugh ASHEBORO-Carter Lee Brundage passed Monday, April 7, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Funeral services at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Kenneth Lee Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are parents, Katie King and Shane Brundage, grandparents, Pat Brundage, Diane King and Mike King all of Asheboro, NC; aunts, Michelle Allred, Christy Brady and Stacey McCaskill all of Asheboro, NC; aunts and uncles, Kelly and Mike Robbins of Randleman, NC, Allison and Chris Macomber of Asheboro, NC; uncle and aunt, Rocky and Brandie Brundage of Asheboro, NC; uncle, Jim Brundage of Asheboro, NC; great grandparents, Grayson and Hazel King of Asheboro, NC and Jackie Wright of Randleman, NC.-Pugh SOPHIA- Byron Reece Davis, 87, passed April 7, 2008 at Hospice Home of High Point.Graveside Service at Marlboro Friends Meeting; Reverend John Sides officiating. Born May 29, 1920 in Randolph County to William E. and Essie Goins Davis. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret Lucille Snider on December 22, 2007. Preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Trotter, Grace Cain, Velna Crotts and a brother, Elbert Davis. Reece is survived by a daughter, Kay Davis Taylor and husband, Ken of Sophia; a son, Tommy Davis and wife , Vicki of Sophia; a sister, Essie Davis Marley of Sophia ; a brother, Maxwell Davis of High Point; grandchildren, Kerstgen Kelly Taylor Jensen of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Kristal Taylor of Sophia; step-grandchildren, Leigh Ann Rogers of Sophia and Chad Cranford of Thomasville; great- grandchildren, Brock McCall of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Kayla Honeycutt of Sophia and step-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Logan Rogers of Sophia.- Cumby THOMASVILLE-Glen Ray "Fergie" Ferguson, 73, passed Monday, April 7, 2008 at Lexington Memorial Hospital. Graveside service at Salisbury National Cemetery; Pastor Billy Yates officiating.Born on August 2, 1934 in Randolph County to the late Theodore Glen Ferguson and Mae Ila Holder Ferguson. Preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are his fiancée, Bobbie Causey Hill of the home; daughters, Susan F. Parnell of Archdale and Kathy F. Hinkle of High Point; son, Wayne Ferguson of High Point; two step-daughters, Pamela Hill of Franklinville and Sherry Hill of Lexington; step-son, Freddy “Tork” Hill of Lexington; brothers, Jim Ferguson and his wife Marcia and Alan Ferguson, all of High Point, and Barney Ferguson and his wife Christine of Trinity; sisters, Helen Widener and her husband Jimmy of High Point and Linda Scearce and her husband Donald of Trinity; grandson, Kenneth Hinkle; and many loving nieces and nephews. -JC Green 4.8.08 LIBERTY- Dwight Filmore Kivett, 74, passed Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral at Pleasant Baptist Church; Rev. Tim Friar, Rev. Wayne Dunn, and Rev. Michael Thames officiating. Burial in Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Kivett and Mae York Kivett and also by his sister, Carleen Kivett Arrington. Surviving, wife, Dixie Barker Kivett. God Daughter, Kathy Ibsen, of Staley-Loflin SHELBY-Lucille Daniels Butler, 85, passed Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Crawley Memorial Hospital.Funeral service at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery; Chaplain Cindy Coleman and the Rev. Jeff Patterson officiating. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harold Douglas Butler; parents, John and Grace Wood Daniels; brother, Paul Daniels. Surviving are sons, Doug Butler Jr. and wife, Anne, of Shelby; daughter, Gail Butler Cody of Shelby; brother, Kenneth Daniels of Randleman; sister, Marie Daniels Coble and husband, Jim, of Randleman; grandchildren, Maggie Butler of Boiling Springs, Gina Butler of Boone, N.C., Steve Cody Jr. of Shelby, and Stephanie Cody Rich and husband, Lyn, of Charlotte.-Burton ASHEBORO-Clifton Alberta King, 89, passed Tuesday, April 08, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral services at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Elder Calvin Harward officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, born March 4, 1919, the son of the late Jonah and Bertha Lassiter King. Preceded in death by his brothers, Alvis King and Glenn King. Survivoring: his wife, Vera S. King, of the home; sons, Gary Dewey King and wife, Sylvia, of Asheboro, Tony Clifton King and wife, Debbie, of Spartanburg, SC; brother, Lacy King, of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Ellen Avelino and husband, John, Brad King and wife, Kristen, Julie King, Andrew King; great grandchildren, Jacob Avelino, Madison Avelino, Brandon Avelino.-Ridge Clarence Calvin Willard, 82, passed April 8, 2008, at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Funeral at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Charles Reeder officiating. Burial at Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery in Cana, Virginia. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include his sisters, Elois Joyce, of Asheboro, and Hazel Hill, of Randleman.-Ridge 4.9.08 ASHEBORO-Julia H. Saunders, age 85, passed Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro. Funeral services at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Chaplain Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survived by sons, Robert Saunders Jr. and his wife, Vivian, Ronald Saunders and his wife, Donna; brothers, Donald Henley and his wife, Barbara, Joseph Henley and his wife, Ruby; sister, Cletus Wilson; grandchildren, Clifford Saunders and his wife, Caroline, Tammy Harrison and her husband, John, Stacey Saunders, Deborah Hunt and her husband, Brent, Thomas Saunders; great-grandchildren, Clifford Jr., Amber, Christian and Shara Saunders, John Jr., Jessica, Joshua and Julia Harrison, Christian and Samantha Contreras, Brittany, Nancy and Jennifer Hunt; several nieces and nephews.-Pugh STALEY- Edith T. Hicks, age 92, passed Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church; Reverends Larry Martin, Scott Faw and Alden Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born Sept. 17, 1915, the daughter of Charlie and Mary E. (Kivett) Turner. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Hillery Hicks; a daughter, Barbara Hicks Gee; and a son-in-law, Bernice Gee. Survived by two sons, the Rev. Alden Hicks and wife, Anne, of Farmville, Va., Charles Hicks and wife, Eula, of Siler City; two sisters, Cora Cooper of Ramseur, Mary Lee Myers of California; grandchildren, Leanne Terry and husband, Michael, Teresa Schuster and husband, Glenn, Jon L. Hicks and wife, Tammy, Doug Hicks and wife, Wanda, Debbie Cox, Rhonda Evans and husband, Randy, Darrell Hicks and wife, Tamra, Henry Gee and wife, Connie, Dottie Gee Walden; great-grandchildren, Suzanne Wilson and husband, Bobby, Kathryn Terry, Matthew Schuster and wife, Elaine, Emily Schuster and husband, Nick, Danny Schuster, Lydia Schuster, Michael Barta, Heather Howell and husband, Jeff, Forrest Hicks, Parker Hicks, Stephanie Hicks, Wes Hicks, Christopher Cox, Morgan Cox, Matthew Evans, Hillary Evans, William Hicks, Brad Gee and wife, Stephanie, Allison Poremba and husband, Todd, Ashley Gee, Natalie Gee and Brad Walden; great-great-grandchildren, Gabriel Schuster, Logan Howell, Hayden Howell, Madison Howell, Mackenzie Gee and Caden Poremba.- Pugh GREENSBORO-Dorothy Caudle Neugent, 88, passed Wednesday April 9, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital. Funeral services at Hinshaw Memorial United Methodist Church; Rev. Bart Milleson and the Rev. Thomas Jolly officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Randleman. Born May 3, 1919, in Randolph County to the late Joseph and Frances Caudle, Surviving: son, William “Bill” R. Horne of Lake Gaston (Macon), and daughter, Lisa Barbour of Wake Forest; sister, Evelyn Wyrick of Greensboro; grandsons, Jerry and Barry Barbour; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.-Hanes-Linberry 4.10.08 Franklin Delano Beech, 73, passed Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital,Greensboro. Funeral at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Allie Camp and the Rev. Mary Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Kanawha Co., WV, preceded in death by his children, Paul Beech and Betty Beech. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Jackson and husband, Larry, of Asheboro, Joyce B. Chastain, of SC, Patsy B. Forren and husband, Scottie, of Charlotte, Shirley Jennelle and husband, Scott, Tazewell, VA, Katrina B. Armes and husband, Billy, of Wytheville, VA, Jodi B. Byron, of Washington; sons, Robert Beech, of Tazewell, VA, Kenneth Beech and wife, Gloria, of Asheboro, Frank Beech, of Tazewell, VA, Preston Beech, of Tazewell, VA; and 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren.-Ridge RANDLEMAN-Charlie William Wilson, age 50, passed Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral at Forest Park Baptist Church; Jon Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Ethel Wilson and brother Hobert "Junior" Wilson. Survived by his wife: Sharon Wall Wilson; son Steve Wilson and his wife, Kristy of Asheboro, NC; son Chris Wilson and his wife, Toni of Randleman; grandchildren, Aiden and Anna Grace; Brothers: Harold Wilson of Randleman; David Wilson and his wife, Lou of Randleman; Roger Wilson and his wife, Marie of Randleman; Joe Wilson and his wife, Diane of Franklinville; Richard Wilson and his wife, Nancy of Candor; Jim Wilson and his wife, Brenda of Franklinville; John Wilson and his wife, Carol of Randleman; sisters; Doris Garner and her husband, Raymond of Randleman; Julie Thompson and her husband, Hatlie of Denton; Sue Loflin and her husband, Edward of Trinity.-Pugh GREENSBORO-Thomas Ray "Tommy" Hoover, 56, passed Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Beacon Place Hospice of Greensboro Funeral at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Sam Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, the son of the late Wade and Ina Routh Hoover. Survivors include his fiancée, Kathy Kiss, of Greensboro; sisters, Judy Hamilton and husband, Greg, Bonnie Barfield, Cathy Robbins and husband, Dennis, of Asheboro; brothers, Tex Hoover and wife, Nancy, of Randleman, Ricky Hoover and wife, Debbie, of Lufkin, TX, David Hoover and wife, Rhonda, of Asheboro; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Dempsey Nance, 80, passed Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery; Pastor Ken Thames and Pastor Pat Thames officiating. Native of Randolph County, NC. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice G. Nance; stepdaughter, Helen Wray, of Greensboro; sister, Evelyn N. Stout, of Asheboro; brothers, Everette A. Nance, Ira E. Nance, Clinton C. Nance, Truman Nance, all of Asheboro; and two step grandchildren.-Ridge 4.11.08 SEAGROVE-Merry Lee Lent Burnham, age 60, passed Friday, April 11, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Cortland NY, preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Ann Welch; her father, Lewis S. Lent and step-father, Alfred G. Wood. Survived by her husband: Tim Burnham, sons: T. J. Burnham of Seagrove, NC, and Theodore R. Welch of Deland, FL; daughter: Wendy S. Ellis of Deland, FL; mother: Lois V. Wood of Seagrove, NC; sisters: Sandra Woodard of Seagrove, NC, Sally Saunders of Seagrove, NC, Jacqueline Lovell of Montour Falls, NY; brothers: Lewis Lent of Bridgewater, MA, George Wood of Newfield, NY, Mark Wood of Burdett, NY- Pugh ASHEBORO-Mary Ward, age 75, passed Friday, April 11, 2008 at Clapps Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Fran Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born January 10, 1933 in Asheboro, daughter of William Otis and Irene Welborn Burns. Preceded in death by twin sisters Nancy Lou Gee and Betty Sue Barker and by a brother, which died at birth. Survived by her husband: Clifton Gyles Ward; sister: Kathryn Nichols and husband Dale of Ramseur, NC and brother: Joe Burns and wife Irene of Asheboro, NC-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Ollie Jane Kiser Gatlin, age 84, passed Friday, April 11, 2008 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born May 9, 1923 the daughter of C. M. and Berta (Hayes) Kiser. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband James Gatlin and her son Lanny Royce Gatlin. Survived by one brother and his wife: John and Emogene Kiser of Seagrove, NC; two sisters: Ruth K. Scott of Seagrove, NC, and Douzy K. Odell of Columbus, GA; nieces: Dianne Stutts, Darlene Dale, Lisa Lovin, Myra Brown, Lynne Hill, Melanie Winters and nephews: Barry Scott, and Woody Odell and 8 great nieces and nephews.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Carrie Harkey Cox, 91, passed on Friday, April 11, 2008, in Randolph Hospital. Memorial services at Pugh Funeral Home; Rev. Michael Holder and the Rev. George Roberson officiating. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ernest L. Cox, in 1990. Surviving are son, Tim Cox and wife, Maria, of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Cindee Adams and husband, Jerry, of Raleigh; sister, Vera Faircloth of Asheboro; two grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Willie Starbuck Stutts, 96, passed Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Westwood Health and Rehabilitation Center Funeral in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Jimmy Hinson and Rev. Jeff Dawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Native of Davidson County, born on September 26, 1911 a daughter to Floyd C. and Bessie Hughes Starbuck. Preceded in death by her husband. Marvin Samuel Stutts (married September 16, 1933) on April 23, 2004. Preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Martha Rooks, Gertrude Berrier and three brothers; Reid Odell Starbuck, John Charles Starbuck, William Starbuck and four half-sisters and a half-brother. Willie leaves behind to cherish her memory, four children; Harold Stutts and wife Vola Ann of Port Orange, FL, James ?Jimmie? Stutts and wife Evelena of Archdale, Jerry Stutts and wife Maye of Lakeland, FL and Linda Jackson of High Point, sisters; Pearl Mason of Trinity and Ruby Leonard of Midway, grandchildren; David Harold Stutts of Port Orange, FL, Karen Stutts Morton of Richmond, VA, Scott Jackson of High Point and Lori Jackson Hoosier and husband Steven of Thomasville, and great grandchildren; Christopher Stutts of Port Orange, FL, Andrew Hoosier, Mikayla Hoosier and Evan Hoosier all of Thomasville and a sister-in-law; Mae Mendenhall Starbuck. -Cumby 4.12.08 RAMSEUR-Dena Brown Hayes Poole, 77, passed Saturday, April 12, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Funeral at First Baptist Church; Dr. Charles Fleshman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church cemetery, Bennett. Native of Chatham County. Surviving are sons, James Robert Hayes of Graham, David Lee Hayes, Cecil Ray Hayes, both of Ramseur, Larry Clifford Hayes of Burlington; daughters, Esther Mae Guinn of Dunn, Beverly Ann Owens of Ramseur; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.-Loflin THOMASVILLE-Lawrence Gilmer Davis, 70 passed Saturday April 12, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Reverend Elton Wilbourn officiating. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. Born July 8, 1937 in Randolph County, son of the late Glenn Davis and Fayetta Haithcock Davis. Survived by his wife Linda Bottoms Davis of the home and three children, Randy Davis of Winston- Salem, Diane Davis Hedwin and husband Gary of Thomasville and Susan Davis Hall and husband Jay of Thomasville. Brothers, Ronnie Davis and wife Barbara of Hillsville, Tim Davis of Archdale and a sister Glenna Davis of Thomasville, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. -Cumby RAMSEUR — Edna Highfill Trogdon, 90, passed Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Siler City. Funeral at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church; Dr. Karen Hudson and the Rev. Justus McKeel officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Steve Trogdon of Ramseur; sister, Thelma H. Parks of Ramseur; grandchildren, Patricia Deary of Raleigh, Darren Trogdon of Ramseur; great-grandchildren, Hannah Trogdon, Samuel Trogdon, Grace Trogdon and Kathryn Deary.-Loflin 4.13.08 4.14.08 Ruby Miller Smith, age 73, passed Monday, April 14, 2008 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Funeral at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Lee H. Smith, and her son, Steve Smith. Survived by her sons, Roger Smith of Asheboro, NC, David Smith of the home, Jerry Smith of Asheboro, NC, Rick Smith of Greensboro, NC; daughters, Kathy Smith of the home, Susie Pines of Raleigh, NC, Linda Wall of Ramseur, NC, Lorrie Varner of Asheboro, NC; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, David Miller of Greenville, NC; sisters, Gloria Auman, Vivian Miller, Sarah Hughes, Sandy Miller and Debbie McElreath all of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO- Iris Elizabeth Bufflap, 85,passed Monday, April 14, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Asheboro; Rev. Mark Hall and the Rev. Koy Lee Haywood officiating. Born April 9, 1923, the daughter of Alfred Benjamin and Kathleen (Rogers) Herring. Native of Rose Hill. Survived by one daughter, Ann Bufflap Keller of Charlotte; grandson, Ben Keller of Charlotte; one sister, Lyda H. Patterson of Hickory and one brother, Dr. William B. Herring of Brown Summit; and three nieces.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Arthur Colvin Boone, age 87, passed Monday, April 14, 2008 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. Native of Moore County, preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Byrd Boone. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Daryll Sezter of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Bailey, Dylan and Joshua Setzer all of Hickory, NC; great grandchild, Chloe Setzer; brothers, Clifton Boone of Asheboro, NC and Lonnie Boone of Biscoe, NC.-Pugh 4.15.08 ASHEBORO-Clarice Mae Henley Brower, age 93, passed Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Central United Methodist Church; Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.Born November 12, 1914, daughter of Daniel Arthur and Loualta Pugh Henley. Preceded in death by her husband, Otis Brower, her parents and also by her sister, Elizabeth Tuttle and brothers, Floyd and Fred Henley. Survived by: son and his wife, Stanley and Cindy Brower of Asheboro, NC; son: David Brower of Elon, NC; two brothers: Alfred Henley of San Francisco, CA,; Joseph Henley of Vallejo, CA; granddaughter and her husband, Ashley and Cory Havens; grandson, Raymond Brower and granddaughter, Katherine Brower all of Asheboro, NC-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Magdalene Richardson Cranford, age 84, of passed Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Randleman Church Of God; Rev. Troy Wilhelm officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.Born in Randolph County on August 17, 1923 daughter of Rufus and Mary Scott Richardson. Preceded in death by her husband, Leslie L. Cranford. Survived by four daughters: Geri Dennis, Carolyn Pearce, Marcella Fowler, and Barbara Pearce all of Randleman.11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.-Pugh 4.16.08 RANDLEMAN-King Michael Aaron, age 64, passed Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at his home. Funeral at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints; Bishop Gary Cecil officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Los Angeles, CA, survived by his wife, Sue Sharp Aaron; sons, Tony Aaron of Raeford, NC, Mark Aaron of Silk Hope, NC; stepsons, Stephen Rich of New Jersey; Michael Rich of Snow Camp, NC; 4 grandchildren; and sister, Pam Neff of West Jordan, UT.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Marjorie Frazier Roach, 82, passed Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Services at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Gary Moger and Mr. Kevin Franklin. Burial at Kildee Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Born August 22, 1925 in Randolph County to Audie Holland and Daisy Kivett Frazier. Preceded in death by her parents and also by her husband, James R. Roach, brother, Edgar Colon Frazier and her sister, Edith Frazier Burgess. Survived by two nieces and their families: Jo Ann Burgess Brickhouse and husband, Norman, of Sanford, their son, Dudley Brickhouse and wife, Tina, and children, Bryan, Jenna and Brad, all of The Woodlands, Texas; Doris Frazier Baldwin and husband, Max, and their family, Ann Baldwin Harris and husband, Worth, children, Sarah and Georgia; John Frazier Baldwin and wife, Kari, children John and Will, all of Raleigh, several cousins and a host of friends.-Loflin 4.17.08 ASHEBORO-Alan Lee Shaw, 59, passed Thursday, April 17, 2008, at his home. Private service will be held at a later date. Native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Surviving are wife, Marie Shaw of the home; daughter, Theresa Reinhart of Farmer; son, Keneth Shaw of Newton Falls, Ohio; mother, Esther Shaw of Greenville, S.C.; sister, June Shaw of Greenville, S.C.; four grandchildren.- Ridge 4.18.08 RAMSEUR-Mary Lois Stout Simmons, 85, passed Friday, April 18, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service at Parks Cross Roads Christian Church; Rev. Randy Kelley and the Rev. James Turner officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Mickey Simmons of Ramseur; daughter, Linda Kennedy of Ramseur; brother, Dwight Stout of Ramseur; sister, Nancy Moffitt of Ramseur; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.- Loflin SEAGROVE-Rosa Althea Chrisco Auman, age 84, passed Friday, April 18, 2008, at her residence. Funeral service at Asbury Baptist Church; Rev. Joshua Hughes and the Rev. Clay Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born in Moore County to the late Calvin and Carrie Emily Bray Chrisco, preceded in death by her husband, Farrell W. Auman Sr. Survived by her daughters, Linda Williams, and husband, Donald, of Candor, Chyerl Comer and husband, Clyde Jr., of Seagrove; sons, Farrell W. Auman Jr. and wife, Josie, Terry Auman and wife, Marilyn, Micheal D. Auman and wife, Barbara, all of Seagrove; sister, Mozelle Garner of Seagrove; brother, Grant Chrisco of Seagrove; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.-Phillips ASHEBORO-Norma Kivett Callahan, age 60, passed Friday, April 18, 2008, at her residence in Asheboro. Funeral at High Pine Wesleyan Church; Rev. Wyatt Hoogkamp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born June 5, 1947, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Lawrence “Giant” Kivett and the late Dorothy Mae (Cox) Kivett. Preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Rene/ Callahan. Survived by her husband, William Franklin Callahan; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Karen Callahan of Asheboro; grandsons, Justin Callicutt, Daniel Walker and Scott Callahan; granddaughters, Sarah Walker and Karissa Callahan; two brothers, Clyde Lacy Kivett of Ramseur and Donald Craig Kivett of Eden.-Pugh TRINITY-Carl David Inman, 38 of Trinity passed Friday, April 18, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Funeral at Faith Baptist Church; Rev. Thurman Smith, Rev. David Jones and Rev. Don Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born September 27, 1969 in Forsyth County a son to Phillip and Mary Ethel Draughn Inman. Preceded in death by his sister Donna Inman. Survivors include his parents Phillip and Mary Inman of Trinity; a son Josh Inman; paternal grandmother Willie Inman of Walnut Cove; and two brothers: Doug Inman of High Point and Andy Inman of Trinity.-Cumby 4.19.08 ASHEBORO-Earland Lee “Earl” Keene, age 58, passed Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro; Rev. Gary Cubbage and the Rev. Sam Hicks officiating. Born in High Point, preceded in death by his father, William Lee Keene. Survived by his mother, Gladis Marie Hubbard Keene of Asheboro; special friend, Genean Rhodes of Kannapolis, who has been Earl’s angel throughout his long battle with cancer; son and his wife, Joseph and Jennifer Keene of Asheboro; daughter and her husband, Carrie Ann and Brent Dorrity of Asheboro; sister and her long- time companion, Janice K. Small and Denise Whichard of Randleman; grandson, Joseph Keene, II of Asheboro; granddaughters, Sarah, Cassie and Tarra, all of Asheboro; 10 stepgrandchildren and two stepdaughters.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Lewis Gooch,86, passed April 19, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral Services at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Bob Summey and Rev. Kenneth R. Evans. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born November 14, 1921 in Union County, Ga. a son of Ellis L. and Carrie Garrett Gooch. Preceded in death by 6 Sisters and 10 Brothers. Surviving is his wife, Doris Proctor(married December 22, 1945). Surviving are 2 sons; Ronald Dale Gooch and wife Fredia of Archdale and Larry Dean Gooch and wife Lori of Martinsville, Va. l granddaughter; Amanda (Mandy) Gooch. -Cumby 4.20.08 SOPHIA-Gertrude Irene Kelm, age 89, passed Sunday, April 20, 2008 at her home. Services will be held later. Born November 24, 1918 in Hubbard, Pennsylvania the daughter of Charles Dixon and Sarah Jane Roberts Kays. Survived by her husband: Herbert Kelm, daughter: Rosemary K. Farlow and her husband, Keith of Sophia, NC; son: Charles Herbert Kelm, and his wife, Dana of Slipell, Louisiana; Two grandsons: Christopher Kelm, and his wife Abi, of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Robert Kelm of Atlanta, Georgia. sisters: Doris Finney, Charlotte Crowl and Sara Riehm all of Florida.-Pugh GREENSBORO-Howard Bruster Macon, age 91, passed Sunday, April 20, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point. Funeral service at the Community Baptist Church; Rev. Donna Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Baptist Church Cemetery. Born August 7, 1916 in Seagrove, NC the son of John Thomas and Donna Hayes Macon. Preceded in death by his wife, Della Freeman Macon, sisters, Asia Farlow, Cora Jane Auman and Pearl Exie Miller, brothers, John Spurgeon Macon and Leonard Matthew Macon. Survived by sisters: Willie Ester Fesmire of Archdale and Beatrice Fabrezio of Courtland, NY; brother: Jack Ferman Macon of Seagrove; niece; Martha Macon Hall-Pugh 4.21.08 RAMSEUR-Terry Ray Allen, 75, passed Monday, April 21, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral service at Holly Spring Friends Meeting; Rev. Todd Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his parents, William Allen and Mae Hodgin Allen; and also by his daughter, Terry Lynn Allen Brower. Surviving are wife, Louise Hilliard Allen of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky Allen and his wife, Lisa, of Ramseur; daughter, Robin Allen of Seagrove; sisters, Eloese Cox of Ramseur; son-in-law, Johnny Brower of Ramseur; granddaughter and spouse, Kimberly Miller and her husband, Jason K.R., of Asheboro; stepgreat-granddaughter, Maddie Miller, of Asheboro.- Loflin ASHEBORO-Jack William Griffith Sr., age 81, of Asheboro, passed Monday, April 21, 2008, at Sunbridge of Asheboro. Graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born in Surry County, Nov. 15, 1926, to James and Zula Griffith. Preceded in death by a son, Craig Griffith; a special companion, Mary Lambeth; and two brothers and one sister. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Sue Griffith of Blowing Rock; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack William Griffith Jr. and Rhonda of Archdale; three grandchildren, Terry Beasley Jr., Corey William Griffith and Daylon Ryley Griffith, all of Archdale, and by one sister.-Moody 4.22.08 THOMASVILLE-Jesse Wayne Hughes, 52, passed Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at his home. Graveside service at Pleasant Union Community Church Cemetery; Rev. Brent O’ Neal officiating. Born on March 21, 1956 in Randolph County to the late Jesse Joe Hughes and Doris Morris Hughes Deaton. Surviving are his wife Janice Lee Floyd (m. November 9, 1974), two sons, Eric Wayne Hughes of High Point, and Jesse Wayne Hughes, Jr. of Thomasville; daughter, Sarah Leona Hughes of Eden; brother, Joel Anthony Hughes of Thomasville; and a granddaughter, Kelsie Sierra Hughes.-JC Green ASHEBORO-Martha Euldine Van Zile, 88, of passed Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Carolina House of Asheboro. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Native of Alabama. Surviving are daughter, Alice Girod of Asheboro; sons, Stephan Van Zile of Asheboro, Joel Van Zile of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Ruth Popkes of Texas and Jackie Gann of Seagrove, Texas; brothers, Harvey Wofford of Alabama and David Wofford of Orlando, Fla.three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.-Pugh TRINITY-Florence Katherine Crotts, 89, passed April 21, 2008. Funeral at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church; Reverend Dana McKim. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Born July 27, 1918 in Rockingham County to Sam and Bertha Dixon Comer. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Thomas Crotts and by a daughter, Ina Mae Crotts in 1985. Survived by a son, Frank L. Crotts and wife, Linda of Trinity; Grandchildren, Jeff Crotts and Fiancée, Angela Alphin and Kristy Crotts Sports and husband, Olin; Great-Granchildren, Thomas and Kayla Crotts and baby Sports due in November, 2008; two brothers, Jeff Comer and wife, Carmen of California and Charlie Comer and wife, Lois of Carthage; two sisters, Haveline Gschwind of Greensboro and Faye Long and husband, Vick of Virginia.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Eula Jean Anderson West, 77, passed Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Carolina House of Asheboro. Memorial services at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel; Rev. Mark Mofield officiating. Born April 2, 1931 in Wise County, VA, a daughter of the late William Hobert and Florence Newton Anderson. Preceded in death by her brothers, Elmo Anderson, Charles Anderson, and Donald Anderson; sisters, Marjorie Baldwin, Barbara Slagle, Ernestine “Jerk” Smythe; and her husband, Charles West, Sr. Survivors include her only son Charles L. West, Jr. and wife, Lauren of Jamestown, NC; sisters, Jackie Smith and husband, Hurbert “Smitty”, of Blountville, TN, Judy Tickle and husband, Garland, of Elon, NC; brothers, Harold “H”Anderson and wife, Barbara, of Church Hill, TN, Billy Anderson and wife, Martha, of Asheboro, NC; several nieces, nephews and cherished friends at Carolina House.-Ridge 4.23.08 ASHEBORO-Gladys Ward Leonard, 93, passed Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at her residence. Services at Pleasant Grove Christian Church; Rev. Thurman Williams. Burial at the Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County native. Surviving are son, Charles Leonard, of Norfolk, Va. Daughters, Shirley Leonard, of Asheboro; Nancy Hayes, of Erect. Step dauther, Bobbie Brown, of Columbia, SC. Sisters: Jacksie Long, of Worthville and brother, Bicket Ward, of Central Falls. Ten grandchildren and nine great-grand children.- Loflin RAMSEUR-Maxine Eugenia Beane Nelson, 75, passed Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Universal Health Care, Ramseur. No services are planned at this time. Native of Randolph County Surviving are daughter, Debbie Stewart of Asheboro; sister, Betty Ellis of Franklinville; brothers, Erman Beane and James Reeder, both of Franklinville; one grandchild.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Kathryn L. Owen, 63, passed Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at her home. Funeral services at St. Josephs Catholic Church; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Native of Nyack, NY Survived by her husband Kenneth B. Owen, daughter Kristen Owen Samples and her husband Bobby and their children Jarred and Kiran. Her sisters Janet Paccione and husband Stanley, Julie LePore, LuAnn Kelley and husband Jim, Christine Jones and husband Robert. Her brothers Michael LePore and wife Serena, Steven LePore and wife Jan. Her stepchildren Allison Williams and husband Danny and their children Crystal, April and Shannon, Lisa Decker and her children Jennifer, Samantha and Britnany. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Julius and Lucille LePore.- Pugh RAMSEUR-Clay Lee Hatchel, 38,passed Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville. Funeral services at Bible Truth Church; Rusty Parsons and Rev. L.N. Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Guilford County. Survivors are his wife, Alison Sue Stanley Hatchel, of the home; sons, Dustin Hatchel and Austin Hatchel, both of the home; daughters, Brooke Hatchel, of the home; parents, Roger and Della Hatchel, of Greensboro; brother, Thomas Hatchel, of Pleasant Garden; grandmother, Ruth Hatchel Perry, of Pleasant Garden; aunts and uncles, Ray and Virginia Ward, Richard and Linda Hatchel, and Curtis and Judy Elledge, all of Pleasant Garden, Steve and Emma Wilson, of Ulah, Eddie and Nancy Elledge, of Mt. Airy, Mary Bumgardner, of Greensboro.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Connie Bittner Lemmons, age 54, passed Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside service will be Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro with The Rev'd. Canon R. Larry Emerson, Vicar officiating. Born February 13, 1954 at Uniontown, PA the daughter of John Richard and Ferol Elizabeth Ellenberger Bittner. Preceded in death by her parents, John Richard Bittner and Ferol Ellenberger Bittner. Survived by one brother: Ray Bittner of Belle Vista, AR; special friend and companion, Gail Whitaker; nieces, Amy Powers of Advance, NC; and Sabrina Sugden of Chattanooga, TN-Pugh 4.24.08 MOUNT AIRY-Lina Mae Brindle Branch, 83, passed Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Service at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy; Rev. Van Brindle and the Rev. Roland McCraw officiating. Burial will follow in Blues Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Born July 19, 1924, in Randolph County, to the late William Rufus Brindle Jr. and Lula Ethel Haynes Brindle. Preceded in death by a son-in-law, William Johnson; two sisters, Geraldine "Gerry" Brindle and Martha Adams; and a brother, Arthur Brindle. Survived by her husband of 64 years, William Claude Branch of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and Gary Kidd and Jan and Garnett Beasley, all of Mount Airy, and Kathy and Gary Horton of Hillsville, Va.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Wanda Branch and Andy and Treva Branch, all of Mount Airy, and the Rev. Alan and Kathy Branch of Pilot Mountain; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Myrtle Apple of Atlanta, Ga.; Nettie and Darrell Coe of Winston-Salem; Edna and Jack Wall of Rural Hall; and Janet and Wilbur Shinault and Carolyn and Billy C. White, all of Dobson; and numerous nieces and nephews.-Moody RANDLEMAN —Elsie Slate Hodges, 86, passed Thursday, April 24, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, N.C. Funeral at Worthville Baptist Church; Rev. Junior Dawkins and Rev. C. J. York officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born February 9, 1922, the daughter of Hobert and Pearlie (Branch) Slate. Native of Patrick County, Va., preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Joseph Hodges. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Brenda Hodges of Randleman; two sisters, Margie Goins and Shirley Parrish of Stokesdale, N.C.; grandson, Mark Hodges of Sophia, N.C.; granddaughter, Lucinda Hodges of Chesterfield, S.C.; four great grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Hazel Irene Marsh Gunter, age 85, passed Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside Service at Randolph Memorial Park. Born December 2, 1922 the daughter of Worth and Pearl Davis Marsh. Preceded in death by her husband of 62, Jesse Gunter. Survived by two daughters: Iris G. Luck and husband Darrell, of Randleman, Linda Gunter of St. Pauls, NC and one son: Roger Craig Gunter, and wife Patricia, of Norfolk, VA. Grandchildren, Beth Luck Taylor of Asheboro, NC; Charlotte Berdeau and Wendell Jackson both of St. Pauls, NC; Darrell Jackson of Clayton, NC; Brad Gunter of West Palm Beach, FL; Brian Gunter of Norfolk, VA; 12 great grandchildren and one sister: Opal Norton of Virginia Beach, VA.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Billy Ray Akers of Franklinville, passed Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro. No servies. Born June 1, 1947 in McVeigh, Ky., son of the late William Frank and Minnie York Akers. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Raymond “Boney” Kennedy and a step- grandchild, David Matthew Kennedy. Survivors include his companion and friend, Christine Robinette; son, Timothy Shawn Akers and wife, Wendy, of Wisconsin; daughters, April Dawn Wilmer and friend, Andy Inman, Cathy Sue Akins and friend, Pete Daniels, all of North Carolina; stepsons, John “Buck” Kennedy of North Carolina, Dewayne Kennedy and wife, Penny, of West Virginia; stepdaughters, Jessica Poole and husband, Kevin, of North Carolina, Mary Stafford and husband, Charles, of West Virginia; sisters, Clara Jean Queen and husband, Jack, of Kentucky, Minnie Ethel May and husband, Donnie, of Maryland, Kathy Hatfield and husband, Brian, of Ohio; brothers, Frank Akers, Jr., Donnie Akers, Bruce Akers, all of Kentucky, Paul Akers and wife Kathy, James Akers, all of Michigan, Michael Akers and wife, Denise, Ronnie Akers and wife, Judy, Roger Akers, all of Florida; 16 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren.-Ridge 4.25.08 RAMSEUR- Irene Phillips Cox, 86, passed Friday, April 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral at Parks Cross Roads Christian Church; Rev. Randy Kelley, Rev. Richard Gray and Rev. James Turner. Burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of Chatham County, preceded in death by her son in-law, David R. Allen and grandson, Jason David Allen. Surviving are husband, Raymond C. Cox, of the home. Daughter, Lala Cox Allen Gibbs, of Siler City, NC. Grandchildren, Jeffrey Allen, of Ramseur; Melyssa Allen, of Raleigh; Rozanna Elsenpeter and her husband, Jeff, of Fullerton, Ca.; Raoqi Dulman and her husband, Stassi, of San Francisco, Ca. Great grandchildren: Hunter, Grant and Trent Elsenpeter, of Fullerton, Ca.-Loflin 4.26.08 SEAGROVE-Dalton Clyde Davis, 69, passed Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Seagrove. Funeral service at Dover Baptist Church; Dr. Don Davis officiating. Burial at Dover Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Montgomery County. Surviving are wife, Catherine Mills Davis of the home; daughters, Karen Lineberry of Star, Sharon Pugh of Asheboro, Teresa White of Bramwell, W.Va., Amy Upchurch of Randleman; son, Dalton Lee Davis of Star; sisters, Lucendy Smith of Seagrove, Amy Hurley of Troy, Lena Brown of Asheboro; brothers, Harvey Davis, Waylon Davis, both of Seagrove, Winford Davis of Star; three stepchildren; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.-Phillips 4.27.08 RANDLEMAN — Dorothy O’Briant Wicker, age 76, passed Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her home. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Perry Brown and the Rev. Gary Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born June 25, 1931 at Liberty, the daughter of the late Vivian and the late Kizzie (Stephenson) O’Briant. Native of Liberty. Preceded in death by her brother, Winfred O’Briant; and sister, Pauline Harmon. Survived by her husband: William M. “Bill” Wicker; three daughters, Janice Wicker of the home, Paula Cain and her husband, Randy, of Randleman, Tammy Crotts and her husband, Darin, of Seagrove; two sons, Douglas Wicker and his wife, Carolyn, of Seagrove, Jerry Wicker and his wife, Melanie, of Randleman; grandchildren, Heather and Daniel Abernethy, Matthew Wicker, Jordan, Jacob, Joshua and Justin Cain, Megan and John Wicker, Rachel, Caroline, Anna and Will Crotts; great-grandchild, Hailey Abernethy; two brothers, Howard O’Briant of Siler City, Paul O’Briant of Liberty.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Elizabeth Boleman Robertson, 97, passed April 27, 2008, at Westwood Health Care in Archdale. Funeral Services in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Wayne Taylor and Rev. Elwood Faircloth officiating. Internment will be at Guilford Memorial Park. Born May 7, 1910 in Hart Co. GA, daughter of the late Walter Reece Boleman and Lelia Ayers. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Robertson who died on October 23, 1987 (m. December 23, 1932). Preceded in death by son Michael Robertson in 1982, six brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by two sons Gerald Robertson an d his wife Teresa of Trinity and Melvin and his wife Mitzy of High Point; three sisters Marion B. Jenkins of High Point, Hattie Toole of Tampa, FL. and Sue Ankerich of Cannon, GA; three grandchildren Miari Monahan and husband Ryan of Charlotte, Matt Robertson of Trinity, and Greg Robertson of Greensboro; two great-grandchildren Conall Monahan and Harrison Monahan. -Cumby RANDLEMAN-Billy M. Parsons, 69, passed Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Beacon Place in Greensboro. Funeral service at St. Peters United Methodist Church; Rev. Liston Sellers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County Surviving are son, Billy Snuggs of Fayetteville; sister, Carolyn Clark of Randleman; brothers, Aaron Parsons of Randleman and Allen Parsons of Greensboro; two grandchildren.-Hodges 4.28.08 ASHEBORO-Jimmy Harold McInnis, age 79, passed Monday, April 28, 2008 at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. Richard Crider officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born January 17, 1929 the son of Clarence and Pearl McInnis. Native of Moore County, preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McInnis. Survived by his daughter Jennifer and her husband, Thomas Garren, of Asheboro; grand-daughter, Hannah Garren of Asheboro.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Melvin Lonnie Hunt, age 76, passed Monday, April 28, 2008 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services at New Union United Methodist Church; Rev. Karen Gobel and Rev. Jean Nall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on November 1, 1931 in Asheboro, NC, the son of the late Lonnie and Caroline McDowell Hunt. Preceded in death by his sister, Pauline H. Wilson and brothers, Wade, Baxter, and Clarence Hunt. Survived by his wife of 50 Years, Betty Hussey Hunt; sisters, Gladys H. Davis, Hazel H. Harvell and Ola H. Spencer and her husband Bobby all of Asheboro, NC plus several nieces and nephews.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Nettie Shaw Gaddis, age 100, passed Monday, April 28, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born in the Streby Community of Randolph County. Survived by several nieces and nephews.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Larry Thomas Brower, 63, passed Monday, April 28, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital. Services at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Reid, Rev. Joe Brown, Rev. George Stanley, Rev. Marvin Patterson. Burial at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his mother, Isley Mae Yow Brower. Surviving: his wife, Barbara Russell Brower, of the home. Daughters, Angela Carol Freeman and her husband, Chris, of Ramseur; Bonnie King and her husband, James; and Tammy Hicks, all of Asheboro. Father, Leonard B. Brower, of Asheboro. Grandchildren, Christy Freeman and Holly Dickens, both of Ramseur; Joshua Dickens, Samantha Dickens and Eric Hicks, all of Asheboro; and Nicole Hicks and Jacob Hicks, both of Randleman. Great grandchildren, Alexander Freeman and Stephen Hill, both of Ramseur-Loflin 4.29.08 RANDLEMAN-Joyce W. Lineberry passed April 29, 2008. Memorial service at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Alamance County. Survived a daughter, Jan McPherson (Byrd) of Randleman; granddaughter, Jana McPherson of Asheboro; brothers, Douglas Walton of Randleman, and Gene Walton of Brandon, England.- Pugh ASHEBORO-William Henry "Bill" Underwood, 80, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation. Funeral services at Asheboro Friends Meeting; Rev. Ken Thames and Rev. Pat Thames officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Guilford County, Mr. Underwood was born on July 11, 1927 to Charles and Carrie Hamlin Underwood. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Martha Jean Jeffries and a brother, Alston Underwood. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Esther Walker Underwood, daughters, Vikki U. Parris, June U. Bissette and her husband Rusty; sons Gil Underwood and his companion, Bonnie Laughlin, Jeff Underwood and his wife Alice; grandchildren, Jacob and Casey Parris and Evan and Keli Underwood.-Pugh ASHEBORO-William John "Bill" Westfield, age 81, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Memorial service at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Rev. Connie Weaver and Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. Native of Philadelphia, PA, survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie C. Moore Westfield; daughters, Faith Rowe and her husband Dave of Asheboro, NC; Bert Garris and her husband Tim of Asheboro, NC; son, William J. Westfield, Jr. of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Dawn McKernan, Kara McAvoy, Mark Rowe, Dale Conville, Chad Conville and Katy Garris; 8 great grandchildren; and sister, Katherine Moran of Ohio.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Clyde Lacy Kivett, 70, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral at Patterson Grove Christian Church; Rev. Steve House and Rev. Billy Pearson officiating. Burial at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kivett. Surviving are sons, Robert Kivett and his wife, Jody, of Lexington; Jeff Kivett, of Wytheville, Va. Daughter, Robin Kivett Work and her husband, Jeff, of King. Step-son, Donald Wyatt and his wife, Debbie, of Lexington. Brother, Donald Kivett, of Eden. Seven grandchildren. One great grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.-Loflin SILER CITY-Clyde Foxx, 58, passed Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Funeral service at Pine Hill United Church of Christ; Rev. Timothy Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in the Amos Grove Cemetery in Liberty. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Peggy Foxx; sons, Clyde Foxx Jr., Tony W. Foxx and David R. Foxx, all of Siler City; brothers, Norman Graves of Burlington, Charles Foxx of Greensboro, James Foxx of Liberty and Larry Foxx of Greensboro; sisters, Dorthy Baynes of Burlington and Barbara Parks of Simpsonville, S.C.; four grandchildren; one great- grandchild.-Farrar 4.30.08 ASHEBORO-Roger Michael Shaw, 61, passed April 30, 2008, at his home. Funeral service at Pisgah United Methodist Church; Rev. Bob Dowling officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah U.M.C. Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Ashley Shaw of the home; sister, Ruth Anne Shaw of Asheboro; and brother, Harvey Shaw of Asheboro.-Ridge STALEY-Graham Jackson Williams, 56, passed Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Goldston; Rev. Gyles Saunders officiating. Native of Harnett County. Surviving are wife, Lynda B. Williams of the home; daughters, Carrie Pritchard of Bennett and Tammy Blackstock of Greensboro; stepdaughter, Michelle Williams of Danville, Va.; stepsons, Keith Williams and Paul Williams, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Theodore Williams of Charlotte; sister, Shelby Dean of Bear Creek; brother, Billy Williams of Asheboro; four grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren.-Ridge