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/ 8.1.2009 LASKER-Vernie Wade Cross, 84, passed Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Roanoke- Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are wife, Betty Whitaker Cross; daughter, Terri Cross of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters, Elizabeth Casstevens of Euclid, Ohio, Barbara Brown of Harrison, Ark., Betty Lee of Asheboro; brothers, Bobby Cross and Douglas Cross of Asheboro, and Jimmy Cross of Greensboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Pugh TRINITY-Stella Martin Alley, 79, passed Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Westwood Healthcare Center. Funeral Services Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Baptist Church; Reverend Kenneth R. Evans and Reverend Gene Booker. Interment will follow in the Westminster Gardens in Greensboro. Born June 11, 1930, in Pulaski County, VA, a daughter of William Floyd and Myrtle Chrisley Martin. Preceded in death by a brother, Roy Chrisley. Surviving is her husband Reverend James C. Alley (m.Dec. 22, 1950 ); 3 daughters; Mrs. Wanda Gilbert and husband, Johnnie of Albemarle, Ms. Linda Overcash of Concord, and Mrs. Kimberly Barkley and husband, Robert of Trinity; 4 grandchildren; Cortney Morgan and husband, Jonathan, Clifton Overcash, Tiffany Overcash and Madison Barkley. Other family members are Marie and Robert Weckworth and daughter, Sue Fast of Florida.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Norman Cornelius Whitley, age 88, passed Saturday, August 1, 2009 at his home. Funeral Monday, August 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM. at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Seagrove; Rev. Howard McNeill and Rev. Wayne VunCannon officiating. Graveside Service will be in Canton Baptist Church Cemetery in Albemarle on Monday at 4:30 pm. Native of Stanly County; preceded in death by his wife, Edith Whitley; parents, William Cornelius and Flora Crowell Whitley; sisters, Edna Simpson and Alma Morgan; brother, Hubert Whitley. Survived by sisters: Jerri Whitley Walker of Asheboro, NC, Jennie Bell Whitley Walker of Seagrove, NC-Pugh MT. GILEAD-Juanita Massey Parsons, 65, passed Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at CMC- Northeast Medical Center in Concord. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church; Rev. Lonnie Gibson and the Rev. Robert Hittepole officiating. Burial will follow in Parsons Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Cecil E. Parsons of the home; son, Darrell Parsons of Mt. Gilead; daughter, Sandy Parsons Sneed of Mt. Gilead; sister, Doris Nunnally of Sylvania, Ga.; brothers, Dwight Massey, Tim Massey, both of Newington, Ga., Jerry Massey of Gainesville, Ga., Clifton Massey of Sylvania, Ga.; five grandchildren.- Edwards ASHEBORO-Faye Dunlap Frye Carrico, 85, passed Saturday August 1, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett; Rev. Garry Arnett and the Rev. Tim Satterfield officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinehurst. Native of Moore County daughter of the late John Riley and Cinderella Brewer Dunlap. Preceded in death by her husbands, Hughie Frye and Wiley Carrico; sons, Charles Frye and Jimmy Frye and a grandchild, Jennifer Frye. Survivors are daughter, Pauline Frye Satterfield and husband, Tim of Greensboro; son, John L. Frye and wife, Phyllis of Seagrove; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.-Joyce-Brady 8.2.2009 SOPHIA-Brad David Lewallen, 28, passed Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Mt. View Independent Methodist Church; Rev. Brian Hauk and the Rev. Alex Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on July 19, 1981 in Guilford County. Surviving are his fiancée Jill Hinz, of the home; parents, Richard and Pat Lewallen, of Sophia; brother, Mark B. Lewallen, of Sophia; maternal grandmother, Mary Greene, of Asheboro; and paternal grandparents, Clarence and Shirley Lewallen, of Sophia.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Elizabeth Yates Poole, 91, passed Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Richmond County; preceded in death by her husbands, Hassell Hawkins and Clinard Poole. Surviving are brother, Hervey F. Yates of Denton.-Pugh STALEY-Connie Elaine Fogleman Hicks, 44, passed Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Wesley Long Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church; Rev. Gary Arnett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ray Hicks. Surviving are sons, Ben and John Hicks of the home; mother, Margie Fogleman of Liberty; grandmother, Bessie McKinney of Liberty; sister, Lea Daniels of Liberty; brother, Dean Fogleman of Liberty.-Loflin 8.3.2009 ARCHDALE-Alma H. Loving, 95, passed Monday, August 3, 2009 at the GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Graveside service 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Floral Garden Park Cemetery-Cumby ARCHDALE-Don Hatfield, 91, passed August 3, 2009, at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Fairfield Baptist Church in Archdale; Rev. Mike Hayes and Rev. Jim Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery. Born November 3, 1917, in Guyan, WV, son of the late Gaston and Ophelia Maynard Hatfield. Preceded in death by his wife Lillian M. Hatfield (m.November 7, 1938); three sons, David, Hubert and Hobert Hatfield; a daughter-in-law, Betty Hatfield; five brothers, Roscoe, Alvie, Wayne, Rush and Albert; and three sisters, Mary, Rosette and Merlee. Survivors include four sons, Hearle Hatfield and wife, Judith, of Archdale, Bobby Hatfield of Aberdeen, Shelby Hatfield and wife, Gail, of Graham, and Elby Hatfield and wife, Goldie, of Archdale; 11 grandchildren, Jerry (Angie) Hatfield, Loretta (Philip) Snow, Kathy Hatfield, Hearle (Carlie) Hatfield, Jr., Teresa (Phillip) Niblock, Darlene (Dean) Minor, Donnie (Melissa) Hatfield, Candy (Jim) Clarke, Tammy (David) Reese, Donald Hatfield, and Angie (Mark) Wilson; 19 great grandchildren, Ricky Thomas, Corey Hatfield, Danielle Minor, Rebecca Hatfield, Andrew Niblock, Christopher Snow, DeAnna Minor, Tiffany Owens, Matthew Niblock, Brandon Hatfield, William Snow, Dean Owens, Gavin Wilson, Lizzy Clarke, Billy Isom, Chase Jackson, Justin Reese, Chad Reese and Natasha Reese; two great-great grandchildren, Curtis Owens and Carson Jacobs; and his "special lap buddy", Suzie Q.-Cumby 8.4.2009 HIGH POINT-Mildred Josephine Cashatt, 88, passed Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at the High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. David Talbert officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Born October 12, 1920 in Trinity, the daughter of the late Lonnie E. Parrish and Lida Kennedy. Preceded in death by one son Thomas Roy Cashatt, one brother Bud Parrish, and two sisters Beth Grant and Jewel Osborne. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Thomas Arvle Cashatt of the home; two sons, James Arvle Cashatt and wife Daney of MS and Larry Cashatt and wife Debbie of Sophia; one brother Bob Parrish and wife Jo of High Point; two sisters Dot Elliot and husband Braxton of Trinity and Betty Robbins and husband Benny of VA.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Martha Evelyn Foust Sink, 91, passed on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. There will be no services. Native of Randolph County, NC; preceded in death by her husband, Roy Winfred Sink. Surviving are her son, Roy M. Sink, of Asheboro; sisters, Mary Wade Spainbour, of Tucker, GA, Donna Leigh Thomas, of Asheboro; two grandchildren, and one great grandchild.-Ridge LIBERTY-Barbara Ann Rogers Butcher, 56, passedTuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Memorial service 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Ed Carter officiating. Surviving are sons, Bobby Butcher and Chris Butcher, both of Liberty, Phillip Butcher of Ramseur, David Butcher of Randleman; sisters, Mary Wells and Penny Shoffner, both of Liberty; brothers, Paul Rogers, Jesse Hinshaw and Glen Hinshaw, all of Liberty; six grandchildren.-Loflin 8.5.2009 TRINITY-James Boyd Oxendine, 35, passed August 5, 2009. Memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. Born July 24, 1974 in High Point, a son of James and Lois Sue Moses Oxendine. Preceded in death by his mother on July 6, 1989. Surviving is his wife, Tina Danko (m.July 19, 2002 ); his father, James Oxendine. One step-daughter, Tommi Jo Danko. One sister, Tina Oxendine Hill. One brother, Stephen Oxendine.-Cumby ARCHDALE-W. Clark Rook, 70, passed Wednesday, August 05, 2009. Graveside service 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Floral Garden Memorial Park; Pastor David Perry officiating. Born December 29, 1938 in Guilford Co., the son of the late Aubrey Rook and Dora Ashby Rook. Preceded by a brother Aubrey Rook. Surviving is his wife of 28 years, Linda Rook (m.June 18, 1981); his three children Joseph C. Rook and wife Tamara of Thomasville, Audra Coleman and husband Barry of Thomasville and Adam Pegram and wife Anna of Asheboro; mother in law Juanita Mathews of Asheboro; one brother Jerry Rook and wife Betty of Thomasville; two sisters Marie Boswell and husband Milton of Asheboro and Jettie Clubb and husband Mike of Thomasville; sister in law Phyllis Rook of TX; five grandchildren Jacob, Matthew, Paige, Ryan, and Ashley.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Walter M. Byrd, 86, passed Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Reverend Jon Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery Native of Polski Virginia; preceded in death by his mother and father, Fannie and William Mason Byrd, his sister Mary Lou Gillian and brother Robert Byrd.ssurvived by wife of 63 years, Ruth Varner Byrd of Asheboro, son Garrett Allen Byrd and wife Mamie of Asheboro, grandsons Mark A. Byrd and wife Amanda of Denton, Jason A. Byrd and wife Tina of Asheboro, great granddaughter Taylor Brooke Byrd and great grandsons Chase A. Byrd and Braydon A. Byrd, nephew Don Byrd of Thomasville and nieces Karen Stephens and Wanda Byrd of Thomasville.-Pugh TRINITY-Reatha W. Headworth, 85, passed August 5, 2009, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. -Cumby RAMSEUR-John Dillard Workman III, 40, passed Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Funeral Services, 2 PM Saturday, August 8, 2009 Cedar Falls United Methodist Church; Rev. Ed Carter and Rev. Jack Hileman officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County native. Survivors: wife, Rhonda Kay Waisner Workman, daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Workman, of the home, parents, Jack and Margaret Nance Workman, of Cedar Falls, sisters, Susan Layton, of Franklinville, Genia Fontaine, of Greensboro, nephews, Patrick Fontaine, of Greensboro and Evan Waisner, of Asheboro, nieces, Lauren Layton, Allie Layton, Julia Layton, all of Franklinville, Leah Waisner, of Asheboro.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Carmon Duane ‘‘Zeak’’ Voncannon, 74, passed Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church; Rev. Bob G. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Madalee “Dot” Cagle Voncannon; brothers, Jimmy Voncannon and Danny Voncannon, both of Seagrove; sisters, Linda Voncannon of Miami, Fla., and Susie Voncannon of Charlotte; one grandson; one great- granddaughter.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Carolyn Phillips Taylor, 46, passed Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be held at a later date. Native of Robeson County. Surviving are husband, Robert “Wayne” Taylor of Randleman; son, Justin Taylor of the home; daughter, Melissa Dawn Singleton of Franklinville; mother, Janie Powell Phillips of Wake Forest; sisters, Judy Lewallen and Brenda Kearns, both of Asheboro; one grandchild-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Michael Thomas Watson, 48, passed Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at his home. Memorial service Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Travis Brock officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his mother, Amy Katherine Miles Watson. Survived by his daughters, Jennifer Watson of Raleigh, N.C., Lacey Watson of Troy, N.C.; father, John Thomas Watson of Sophia, N.C.; sister, Michelle Collins of Liberty, N.C. and brother, Jonathan Watson of Longmont, Colo.-Pugh 8.6.2009 ASHEBORO-Bobby Ray Brown, 65, passed Aug. 6, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Memorial service 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Calvary Pentecostal Church; Pastor Stacy Garnett officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are fiancee, Diane Brown of the home; son, Richard L. Brown of Asheboro; daughters, Joni L. Nelson of Asheboro and Loretta J. Baker, both of Franklinville; sisters, Juanita Brown Greene of Staley, Louise Brown Haithcox of Seagrove, Betty Lou Brown, Ruby Brown Baker, and Linda Brown Auman, all of Asheboro; seven grandchildren.-Ridge 8.7.2009 RANDLEMAN-Donald Allen “Donnie” Yates Sr., 76, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Celebration of Life Service will be 2: 00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2009 at New Salem United Methodist Church in Randleman; Rev. Bernie Dougherty and Rev. Bill Kincaid officiating. Native of Richmond County, NC, born on March 31, 1933 to the late Clifton L. Yates and Rosa Belle Seawell Yates. Preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Surviving is his wife, Ann Freeman Yates (m.1954); daughters, Lynn Y. Myers and husband, Joe, of Siler City, NC and Denise Y. Estes of Denville, NJ; son, Donald Allen Yates, Jr. and wife Evelyn, of Randleman, NC. He is survived also by three sisters, Sara Y. Coley and husband, R.A., of Raleigh, NC; Hazel A. Yates and Martha Bellamy of Rockingham; one brother, Herbert Yates of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Jamie H. Burke and Husband, Jeff, of Siler City, NC; Jeremy Harrell and wife, Tracy, of Randleman, NC; Valerie Jordan of Asheboro, NC; Leslie Y. Long and husband, Brian, of White Oak, NC; Amanda, Rachel and Stephanie Estes of Denville, NJ; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.-Pugh BENNETT- Mary Elizabeth Flippin Caviness, passed Friday, August 7, 2009, at Clapp's Nursing Home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, August 10, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church; Rev. Mark Strickland, Rev. James Caviness, and Rev. Rob Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Randolph County on December 12, 1921, to the late Robert and Rosa Chilton Flippin; preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James W. Caviness Sr. and her brothers, Ivory A. Flippin and Robert L. Flippin. Survived by her children, Rev. James W. Caviness Jr. and wife, Jackie, of Siler City, Edward E. Caviness Sr. and wife, Martha, of Danville, Va., Linda C. Rudd of Durham, Beth C. Hampton and husband, Gerald, of Franklinville, Raymond N. Caviness and wife, Jane, of Siler City and Sarah L. Caviness of Fuquay Varina. There are 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. -Joyce-Brady ARCHDALE-Bertha Ann "Annie" Neureiter Cox, 64, passed August, 7 2009 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral services Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sechrest Funeral Chapel; Reverend Eric Peacock officiating. Born April 12, 1945 in Manhatten, New York, a daughter of Charles and Mary Fallon Neureiter. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Fallon Neureiter; her grandparents, Francis and Theresa Fallon, Adelaide and Charles Neureiter; sisters, Adele Desjardin and Margaret Adams and a brother, Charles Neureiter. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Cox of the home; a sister, Veronica Hinkley and her husband Leo of New York; brother-in-law, Carl Adams of High Point; nieces, Judy Adams Jordan of Trinity, Tracey Diamandopol and husband Rocky of New York, nephews, Keith Hinkley and wife Heather of New York, Leo Hinkley, Jr. of Florida; grandniece, Kimberly Diamandopol and grandnephew, Leo Hinkley, III.-Sechrest TRINITY-Vera Elaine Hoyle Passmore, 52, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in J.C. Green & Sons Chape; Rev. Dr. Dana Slack officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born Jan. 9, 1957, in Guilford County, a daughter of the late Emery Estes Hoyle and Vera Lee Cavin Hoyle. Preceded in death by a niece, Lindsay Hoyle.Surviving is her husband Lex A. Passmore (m.Sep.19, 1982); daughter, Holly Passmore, of the home; brothers, Ken Hoyle and wife Sheryl, of Charlotte, and Kirby Hoyle and wife Penny, of Thomasville; a niece and nephews, Amy Sauls and husband Jonathan, Alan Hoyle and Cameron Hoyle; and several great-nieces and nephews.-JC Green ASHEBORO-Artis Bascom "A.B." Caviness, Jr., age 90, passed Friday, August 7, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Kenneth Reaves officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Moore County; preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Nelson Caviness and his daughter, Susan Elaine Caviness. Survived by his wife, Mary Westmoreland Caviness; daughters, Patricia Sugg and Kay Donivant and her husband Jim; granddaughters, Amanda Donivant, Crys Roeder and her husband Randy Suggs; grandson, James Donivant III; great grandsons, Zack Roeder, Alex Roeder; brother, Bill Caviness and his wife Betty; nephew, Mike Caviness; and niece, Pam Teague.-Pugh 8.8.2009 ASHEBORO-Hazel Farlow Braun, age 91, passed Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Hospice Home of High Point. Funeral Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 4:00PM at Marlboro Friends Church; John Sides officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery. Born January 29, 1918 in Randolph County, daughter of Frank M. and Nora Stout Farlow. Survived by brothers; D. B and Michael Farlow both of Asheboro, Byron Farlow of Sophia. Many nieces and nephews.-Pugh 8.9.2009 ASHEBORO-Elizabeth "Betsy" McGee Gray, age 68, passed Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her home. Memorial service Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Oakhurst Baptist Church; Dr. Richard Crider officiating. Native of Catawba County; preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Edna Robinson McGee, brother, Johnny McGee and sister-in-law, Barbara McGee. Betsy loved spending time with her grandchildren, friends and family. Quilting and collecting NC pottery were special hobbies of hers. Survived by sons, Eric Gray and his wife Rhonda of Asheboro, Chris Gray and his wife Cheri of Asheboro; sister, Diane M. Byrd and her husband Johnny of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Julia, Alexzandra, Olivia, Jordan, and Briana Gray; former husband, Bill Gray of Asheboro, NC; 4 nephews; 1 niece.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Emma Exnia King Spencer, age 88, passed Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Seagrove; Rev. Howard McNeill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband Taft Spencer. Survived by her step son, Bruce Spencer and his wife Ann of Asheboro, NC; step daughters, Perlie Robbins of Asheboro, NC, May Anderson of Asheboro, NC, Shirley Stutts of Asheboro, NC, Joann Fry of Randleman, NC; nieces, Lois Garner and her son Steve of Asheboro, NC, Doris Craven of Seagrove, NC; nephews, Charles King of Seagrove, NC, and Joe King of Seagrove, NC.-Pugh TRINITY-Roy Eugene “Gene” Roland, 66, passed Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Pine Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Jeff Woods and Rev. Franklin L. Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Born August 3, 1943 in Ashe County, son of the late Flake Millard and Lessie Eller Roland. Preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Yates Roland in 1981, and his son, Jeremy Roland in 2003. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Sandra Kay Blackburn Roland, of the home; a son, Mike Roland and wife, Toni, of Greensboro; stepson Darren Triplett and fiancée, Patti Rhodes, of Archdale; three grandchildren, Seth, Natalie and Hannah Roland; and two brothers, John C. Roland and wife, Ruth, of High Point, and Jack M. Roland and wife, Janice, of Belews Creek.-Cumby CANDOR-Julie Simmons Shepherd, 43, passed Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Faith Baptist Church; Rev. Martin E. Davis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Montgomery County. Surviving are daughter, Ivie Lynn Simmons of the home; brothers, Jeff Simmons of Randleman and Mike Simmons of Biscoe; sisters, Mary Haywood of Candor and Karen Sibbett of Randleman.-Phillips CLIMAX-Ernestine Wright Millikan, 90, passed Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Graveside funeral Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Doug Miller officiating. Daughter of the late George A. and Elsie Staley Wright; preceded in death by her husband, Rom Millikan; their son, Odell Millikan; and one brother, Richard Wright. Survived by one sister, Shirley Ann Coble of Danville, Va.; one brother, J. Rankin Wright and wife, Roxie, of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews.-Loflin STALEY-Deborah Sue Greene, 44, passed Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Grace Baptist Temple. Surviving are parents, Wayne Clyde and Juanita Brown Greene of Staley; sons, Mickel Almanza of Climax, David Bailey of Liberty, Mathew Merchant of Asheboro, Richard Greene of Staley; brothers, Ricky Greene of Asheboro, Michael Greene of Liberty; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.-Loflin SOPHIA- Antonina "Toni" Josephine Shelar, 85, passed August 9, 2009, at Triad Care and Rehabilitation Center in High Point, NC. Private memorial service will be held on August 12, 2009, at 3 p.m. Born on January 21, 1924, in Utica, NY, to the late Rosario and Rose Gargagliano. Preceded in death by her sister Gerry Bagnell, and a son Julius Simonelli. Survived by her husband Claude Shelar (m. June 21, 1956, in Jamaica Queens, NY); daughters Rose Steed (Steve) of Trinity, NC, Elizabeth Schultz (Ed) of Bremerton, WA, son Claude Shelar Jr., of Oklahoma City, OK, stepsons Carroll D. Shelar (Joan) of Hamlet, NC, Gary W. Shelar of Virginia, sisters Rose LoPiparo of Oviedo, FL, Diana Contrera of Brooklyn, NY, brother Frank Gargagliano (Margaret) of Tampa, FL, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren. And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.- 8.10.2009 FAYETTEVILLE-Timothy “Hunkie” Register, 78, passed Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will be 3 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Register. Surviving are children, Michael Register of Jacksonville, Dianne Lockamy of Wade, Brookie Bryant of Hope Mills, James Register and Betty Hall, both of Elizabethtown, Sharon Register of Pennsylvania; brother, Alton Register of Massey Hill; sister, Shirley Culbreth of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren.-Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home ASHEBORO-Michael Harold Freeman, age 55, passed Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, Richmond, VA. Memorial service Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Spaulding and Rev. Jeff Sypole officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his wife, Glenda Cranford Freeman of the home; daughter, Katie Freeman of Asheboro, NC; mother, Pauline Hancock Freeman of Asheboro, NC.- Pugh 8.11.2009 HIGH POINT-Fannie Boyles Edwards, 84, passed Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Providence Place. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Karen Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born in Randolph County October 11, 1924; a daughter of Thomas and Ola Hamm Boyles. Surviving is her husband James Paul Edwards (m.Aug. 11, 1948); daughter, Donna Sue Baxley and husband David of Trinity, a son Paul Douglas Edwards and wife Brenda, a sister Peggy Groce and husband Albert of Trinity, and three grandchildren Nathan Edwards of Raleigh, Emily and Holden Baxley, both of Trinity.-Cumby 8.12.2009 LIBERTY-Libero Samuel “Chic” Lavezzi, 97, passed Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at his home. Memorial service 4 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Liberty.-Loflin 8.13.2009 FRANKLINVILLE-Lessie J. Hunter, 77, passed Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehab. Center in Asheboro.-Cc Hodges 8.14.2009 ASHEBORO-Joyce Ellen Chriscoe Lerch, 58, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Curtis Mitchell and the Rev. Matt Gunter officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Steven J. Lerch of Trinity, sisters, Rachel Butterworth, Bertha Cagle Millikan, Geneva Cagle, all of Asheboro, Nettie Garner of Randleman; brother, Harvey Davis of Elkton, Md.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Brian Keith Brabham Sr., 47, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Dr. Ron Hamilton officiating. Native of Randolph County, Surviving are daughter, Kristin Brabham of the home; son, Brian Brabham of the home; parents, Hugh and Kathleen Brabham of Asheboro; brother, Michael Brabham of Asheboro; grandmother, Mabel Brabham of Asheboro; one grandson.-Ridge ASHEBORO-James Lee “Chubby” Jones Jr., 40, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in Bryson City. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Garland Hall and the Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Guilford County, born June 28, 1969; preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Mahala. Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Jones of Randleman; sons, Austin Jones of Climax, Preston Lamb of Randleman; mother and stepfather, Bonnie Lou Taylor Marion and Beachel Dean Marion of Troy; father, James Lee Jones of Thomasville; sisters, Cynthia Dawn Jones of Trinity, Jennifer Renee Jones of Archdale; stepbrothers, Scott Marion, John Marion, both of Randleman; half-brothers, Phillip Jones, Shane Jones, Brian Shipwash, all of Thomasville; grandchildren, Lucas Autrey and Nathan Autrey, both of Climax; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Eloise Jones, of Archdale; former wife, Pamela Jones of Randleman.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Mildred Freeman Chrisco, 75, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at her home. Memorial service Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church; Rev. Michael Holder and Susan Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Dec. 12, 1933, the daughter of Neil Bailey and Ora Jane Richardson Freeman. Native of Seagrove; preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Annie Wilson, Lee Freeman, Walter Freeman, Conie King, Joe Freeman, Dempsey Freeman, Gladys McLeod and her husband, John Clark Chrisco. Survived by daughter and her husband, Shelia and Robert Wright of Asheboro, N.C.; son and his wife, Derek and Lori Chrisco of Chapel Hill, N.C.; granddaughter, Ashley Paige Wright of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, Justin Tyler Chrisco of Chapel Hill, N.C.; sisters, Mamie Hare and Nellie Bean of Seagrove, N.C.; sister and her husband, Stacey and James Cornelison of Asheboro, N.C.; brother and his wife, Wesley and Nellie Freeman of Asheboro, N.C.; sister and her husband, Rachael and Buster Smith of Asheboro, N.C.; caregiver, Trina Smith of Asheboro, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Kitty Freeman of Newport News, Va., Faye Freeman of Asheboro, N.C.; and many other family and friends.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Joseph R. Lemons, 76, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Rhonda Hartweg officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born Aug. 27, 1932, the son of Duncan and Stella Caviness Lemons. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Lemons, and his son, Jason Lemons. Survived by son and his wife, Rev. Barry and Donna Lemons of Advance, N.C.; daughter and her fianc/, Donna Kennedy and Nick Horner of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, Joshua Lemons of Boone, N.C.; granddaughter, Caroline Lemons of Advance, N.C.; granddaughter, Meredith Thompson of Greensboro, N.C.; granddaughter and her husband, Kristen and Alex Sports of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Dot Bulla of Nashville, Tenn.; half sister and her friend, Cindy Lemons and Alan Underwood of Asheboro, N.C.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Nora Lee Adams, 90, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Brookdale Senior Living Center. Funeral services noon Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church. Surviving are sisters, Frances Smith of Hinesville, Md., Birtha Boswell of Greensboro, Leathe Howard of Marshville.- Gailes ASHEBORO-Hubert Elmer Headen, 79, passed Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at his home. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Sunset Knoll Cemetery; Rev. Kevin Stumbo officiating. Born in Randolph County, N.C., on July 5, 1930, the son of the late Hubert and Mertis Maness Headen. Surviving are his cousins, Susan Creech of Apex, Jane Leonard of Asheboro, Carol Buckner of Bonlee, Peggy Routh of Bennett, Tommy Headen of Siler City, Ned Headen of Silk Hope, Mike Headen of Bear Creek and Brenda Bare of Myrtle Beach, S.C.-Ridge 8.15.2009 ASHEBORO-Jan Paulette Swicegood Swing, 42, passed Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Drew McIntyre officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Ethan McCain Swing of Asheboro; father, Ed Swicegood of Asheboro; brother, Ted Swicegood of Asheboro.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Cara Straughan Clark, 93, passed Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral services 4 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Ramseur; Dr. Charles Fleshman and the Rev. Gene Booker officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Mountain Baptist Church, Siler City. Born in Chatham County; preceded in death by her husband Hoyt W. Clark; her parents, Henry Jerome Straughan and Ila Ferguson Straughan; her sisters, Louise Straughan, Mary Lois Latta, Aline Tate, Lina Straughan; her brothers, Alfred Straughan, Vesta Straughan, Sadie Straughan. Survivors include daughter, Louise Hargett of Ramseur; grandchildren, Martha Walkup and her husband, Richard, of Charlotte; Amy Poole and her husband, Jeffrey, of Thomasville; Sarah Jordan and her husband, Alex, of Monroe; Rachel Moore and her husband, Matthew, of Huntersville; great-grandchildren, Madison Clark Rogers and Jacob Alexander Jordan, both of Monroe; Christopher Dale and Justin Daniel Poole, both of Thomasville.-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Basher Bryant Pierce Sr., 64, passed Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at his home. Service will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Randolph Survivors are son and his wife, Basher Pierce Jr. and Delane of Sophia, son, Bobby Anthony Pierce of Randleman; daughter, Crystal Lee Pierce of Denton; grandson, Basher Pierce III of Sophia; granddaughters, Brandy Pierce of Sophia and Kristina Pierce of Denton; grandson, Devin Hensley of Denton; mother, Christine Memory of Sophia; brothers, Larry Pierce, Donald Pierce and Tony Pierce, all of Asheboro, Jimmy Pierce of Sophia.-Pugh 8.16.2009 HIGH POINT- Brenda Hardister Crotts, 62, passed Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at her home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Pastor Steve Jarvis officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded by her husband Garry W. Crotts. Surviving are daughter, Shanda Vickers of Trinity; sister, Evelyn Shaw of New Hope; brothers, Elsie Hardister of New Hope, Wayne Hardister of Greensboro and Rick Hardister of New Hope; two grandsons.-Cumby 8.17.2009 ASHEBORO-Charles N. Moody Jr., 84, passed Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Brookstone Haven, Randleman. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Kenneth Reaves officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his wife, Frances Miller Moody. Surviving are daughter, Brenda Moody Williams of Randleman; sisters, Lela Mae Moody Carter and Virginia Cole, both of Asheboro.-Ridge RANDLEMAN-Jacob Zeph Hyatt, age 18, passed Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at his home. Funeral Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church; Pastor David Surrett, Youth Pastor Travis Ward officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Holbert Wilson Jr. Survived by father and stepmother, Johnny Lee and Marti Williams Hyatt of Summerfield; mother, Teri Wilson Hyatt of Franklinville, N.C.; brothers, Joseph Wade Hyatt of Summerfield, N.C., Richard Hiran Gilley Jr. of Franklinville, N.C.; grandparents, Brenda and Bobby Sherrill of Archdale, N.C.; Johnny and Anita Hyatt of Randleman, N.C.; Ritter and Joe Williams of Summerfield, N.C.; Lois Wilson of Randleman, N.C.; aunts and uncles, Michael Wilson of Archdale, N.C.; Jeff and Dorlene Wilson of Asheboro, N.C.; Jeff and Vicki Hyatt of Franklinville, N.C.; Sam and Lisa Lang of Coleridge, N.C.; Christi and Jeff Shropshire of Summerfield, N.C.; Sheila and Jeff McCraw of Summerfield, N.C.; Randall and Chancy Williams of Summerfield, N.C.; Brian Beane of Randleman, N.C.; cousins, Bryson Williams, Kaleb Williams, Amber McCraw, Ashley McCraw, Dianna Beaver, Katelyn Shropshire, Taylor Shropshire, Dylan Lang, Samantha Hyatt, Megan Hyatt, Johnny Wayne Handy, Samantha Lang, Cody Lang, Corey And Ethan Wilson, Mickey Wilson.-Pugh LEXINGTON-Herman Odell Gibson, 78, passed Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Henryetta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Funeral service Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville; Rev. Eddie Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Pierce Chapel Cemetery. Born on February 2, 1931 in Randolph County to Charles Earnest Gibson and Rosa Mae Hunt Gibson. Preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Edward, Earnest, Leon, and James Gibson. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Doris Sawyer (M. 1951); son, Charles Gibson and wife Darla of Lexington; daughter, Doris Floyd and husband David of Thomasville; brother, Johnny Gibson of Thomasville; sisters, Ruby Young of Lexington, and Arlene Driver of Mocksville; and grandchildren, Christopher and Laura Gibson, Jeremy Floyd, and Dawn Bush. -JC Green RAMSEUR-Jeremy Wolfe, 21, passed Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel; Dr. Gary Gibson officiating. Born Dec. 21, 1987, in Davidson County to Jeffrey Wolfe and Amanda Hughes Wolfe. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Zach Wolfe and his fiancé, Virginia Vanderhoof, of Churchland; grandparents Lloyd and Juanita Hughes of Churchland; grandfather Dale Wolfe and his wife, Mary, and grandmothers Charlotte Meadows and Sharon "Nana" Powers and her husband, Ronnie, all of West Virginia; two aunts, Joanne Maddox and her husband, Joey, and Jada Curry and her husband, Mike, all of West Virginia; and three uncles, Dwayne Hughes and his wife, Jean, of Lexington, Chuck Hughes and his wife, Geri, and Mark Hughes and his wife, Wendy, of Churchland. -Davidson 8.18.2009 ASHEBORO-Mildred Hoppel Reynolds, 86, passed Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Funeral Services, 11 AM, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Doug Miller officiating. Burial in Randolph Memorial Park , Asheboro. Native of Wayne County, NY. Survivors: daughters, Donna Krebs, of Asheboro; Nancy Gelder, of Penfield, NY; Gail Henderson, of Randleman, sons, Robert Reynolds, of Newark, NY; Garry Reynolds, of Asheboro, sisters, Evelyn Van Kouwenberg, of North Rose, NY; Pearl Dodds, of Nova Scotia; Betty Saleem, of Syracuse, NY, ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren.- Loflin ASHEBORO-Ottie Glascow Lucas, 86, passed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Funeral services Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 am at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Christopher St. Jean officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survived by her husband, John Junior Lucas; daughters, Linda Tesh of Asheboro, Janet Tysor of Siler City, Betty Phipps of Wilmington; son, Jimmy Lucas of Asheboro; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO- Sharon Zaccagnino, 55, passed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at her home. Funeral services Friday, August 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor J. C. Miles and Rev. Randall Worley officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Oakdale Cemetery in Mt. Airy, NC. Native of Surry County; preceded in death by her identical twin sister, Teresa Karen Culler. Survived by her husband, Bill Zaccagnino; step daughters, Katie cockman of Robbins, NC, Amanda Ragesdale of Thomasville, NC; parents, Mitchell and Evelyn Culler of Asheboro, NC; sister, Debbie Reeder and her husband Cecil of Seagrove, NC; nephews, Matthew Reeder and Adam Reeder both of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Sara Lee Frazier Ridge, 84, passed Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at her home. Graveside services 11:00 am Friday, August 21, 2009, at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Michael Holder officiating. Born in Guildford County, NC on December 17, 1924. Preceded in death by her husband William E. "Bill" Ridge and her daughter, Ann Draughn. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Ridge, of Winston-Salem; son, David Ridge, of the home; daughter, Debbie Shiflet and husband, Doug, of Asheboro; grandchildren, William Hemrick, Shannon Billings and husband, Josh, Christy Ramm and husband, Allen, Colin Ridge, Brad Shiflet, Daniel Shiflet, Andrew Shiflet, Kelly Clayton and husband, Jeremy, JoJo Draughn; great grandchildren, Luke Clayton, Ridge Clayton, Miriam Clayton, Sara Kelly Clayton, Noah Ramm and Brian Ramm.-Ridge ARCHDALE-Charles August Riehs, 85 passed Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral services 2:00 pm Sunday, August 23, 2009 at High Point Friends Meeting; Pastor Kelly Kellum officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Friends Meeting Cemetery. Born May 9, 1924 in Columbus Texas, son of the late Charles Fritz Riehs and Ophelia Saxon Riehs. Preceded in death by his wife Doris Riehs in 2002. Survived by four children, Karl Fritz Riehs and wife Dianne of Dothan, AL, Karen Riehs Waters and husband Ronnie of Kannapolis, Charles W. Riehs of Trinity and Kevin Clark Riehs of Thomasville. He is also survived by a brother Clifford Riehs and wife Kay of Sacramento, CA, sister-in-law Joyce Riehs of Victoria, TX , five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Bonnie Sue Price Cobb, 58, passed Aug. 18, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. No services planned at this time. Native of Mahoning Co., Ohio. Surviving are husband, Walter M. Cobb of the home; son, Carl Hushower of the home.-Ridge 8.19.2009 ASHEBORO-Willie Davis Faulkner, 54, passed Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at his home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Roanoke, Va. Surviving are mother, Elizabeth Faulkner of Randleman; daughter, Brandy Diane Faulkner of Greensboro; sisters, Ann Spell of Asheboro, Ruth Johnson of Randleman; brother, Eddie Faulkner of Asheboro. - Pugh LIBERTY-Charles Clayton Elliott, 44, passed Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at his home. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Fairview Cemetery in Liberty. Surviving are his parents, Dwight and Barbara McMurray Elliot of Liberty.-Loflin 8.20.2009 RANDLEMAN-Bobby Gene Allen, 69, passed Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:00 am at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jim Wansley officiating. Burial will be in Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklinville. Native of Bedford VA. Survived by his wife: Ann Shutz Allen; daughter: Carolyn Oaks of Asheboro; son: David Shutz of Asheboro; sisters: Sandra K. Jarrells of Seagrove, and Janet Darlene Maness of Ramseur; brother: Nelson Allen of Asheboro; 5 Grandchildren, and 1 Great grandchild.-Pugh BEAR CREEK-Beatrice “Bea” Overman Teague, 77, passed Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Tyson’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery; Rev. Scott Walker officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Walter Thomas Teague. Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Teague of Bear Creek; son, Jerry Teague of Bear Creek; sisters, Mary Alice Williamson of Ramseur and Hermis Overman of Staley; brothers, Dean Overman of Bear Creek and Leon Overman of Siler City.-Smith & Buckner RAMSEUR-Raymond Winfred Johnson, 81, passed Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral Services 3 PM, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Russell Chrisco officiating. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City. Native of Chatham County. Survivors: wife, Daisy Deaton Johnson,of the home; daughter, Rhonda Phillips and her husband, David , of Goldston, son, Donald Johnson and his wife, Judy, of Asheboro, sister, Joyce Maness, of Siler City, granddaughter, Alana Lynthacum and her husband, Jamie, of Mt. Gilead, great grandchildren, Haley Lynthacum and Madison Lynthacum, of Mt. Gilead-Loflin TRINITY-Ora Sexton Leonard, 90, passed Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the GrayBrier Nursing & Retirement Center. Funeral Services Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Taylor Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born May 11, 1919 in Carroll County, VA,. a daughter of William F. and Kate Holloway Sexton. Preceded in death by her husband Roy Daniel Leonard Sr in 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters; Mrs. Loma VanHoy and husband, Joe of 515 Playground Rd., Archdale and Mrs. Mildred Witcher and husband, Donald of Abbie Ave. High Point; 1 son; Roy Leonard Jr. of Walkertown; 1 Sister; Mrs. Margaret Presnell of Richmond, VA. 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.-Cumby 8.21.2009 ASHEBORO- Mary Lee Duncan, 64, passed Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Billy Self officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill U.M.C. Cemetery. Born on June 4, 1945, in Akron, OH, daughter of John and Gladys Montgomery; preceded in death by her husband, Robert Duncan, and her brothers, John Montgomery, Jr. and Robert Montgomery. Surviving are her sons, James Montgomery and wife, Bambi, of Mesa, AZ, Michael Montgomery and wife, Sheila, of Orlando, FL; sisters, Lynda Shankle and husband, Dennis, of Quinwood, WV, Wanda Redovian, of Canton, OH, Joan Mitchell and husband, Marion, of Asheboro, NC, Jean McClung, of Norton , OH; brothers, Clayton Montgomery and wife, Kathy, of Canton, NC, Lewis Montgomery, of Akron, OH, Larry Montgomery and wife, Jill, of Rootstown, OH; and five grandchildren.-Ridge TRINITY-John Wayne Taylor, 67, passed Friday, August 21, 2009 at his residence. Funeral service Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at West Fairfield Baptist Church; Reverend Kenny Greenway and Reverend Danny Thompson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Mausoleum. Born September 1, 1941 in Fruitland, Maryland, a son to the late Stingle Henry and Maggie Hopkins Taylor. Preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Taylor and Clyde Taylor and two sisters, Patricia Pusey and Margaret Ruark.Surviving are his wife Sandra Oldham (m.December 2, 1989); three daughters, Pamela Miller and husband, James of Bethel, Delaware, Lisa Davis and husband, Chris of Salisbury, Maryland and Michelle Baker and husband, Jason of Archdale, NC. One son, Chris Macon and wife, Jennifer of Tarrytown, Georgia. Six grandchildren, Matthew Davis, Andrew Davis, Anna Davis, Austin Miller, Cameron Baker and Preston Baker. One brother, Oran Taylor and wife, Evelyn of Salisbury, Maryland.-Cumby 8.22.2009 HAWAII-Karen Chavis Dreger, 34, passed Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at her home. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Liberty Road Baptist Church, Randleman; Rev. Don Ashley officiating. Surviving are three children; mother, Linda Chavis of Trinity; brother, Danny Ray Chavis of Florida; sisters, Debbie Chavis Russell of Randleman, Sharon Chavis Cook of Randleman. ROBBINS-Abel Bernal Jr., 2, passed Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 4 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009 at Kennedy Funeral Home; Ceasar Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow in Browns Chapel Christian Church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are parents, Abel Bernal and Mayra Reta of the home; brother, Edwin Abiud Bernal of the home.- Kennedy SOPHIA-William Brantley “Bill” Smith, age 83, passed Saturday, August 22, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point. Funeral Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Church Of Christ, in Sophia; Rev. Jack Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Nelsonville, Ohio; preceded in death by his parents, Emery Ervin and Lillian Skiver Smith; sister, Louvenia S. Yow; brothers, Cable Bowers and Gerald Smith. Survived by sons, David and his wife, Glenda Smith of Sophia, Jeffrey and his wife, Pat Smith of Sophia, Blaine Smith of the home and Mike and his wife, Beckey Adams of Clemmons; grandchildren, Michelle and her husband, Chris Bass of Rocky Mount, Julie Smith of Sophia and Amy Lou Smith of Sophia; great-grandchildren, Camryn Bass of Rocky Mount and Gracie Bass of Rocky Mount; sister, Violet Horton of Sophia; several nieces and nephews.-Pugh LIBERTY-Henry Cyrus Shoffner, 81, passed Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Richland Gospel Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Staley Shoffner. Surviving are daughters, Ginger Hassinger of Kimbolton, Ohio, Martha Ann Rhem of Gray, Tenn.; sons, Phillip Fields of Great Bridge, Va., Henry Cyrus Shoffner of Darlington, S.C., Frankie Shoffner, Lewis Shoffner, both of Liberty; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Donald Ray Richardson, 76, passed Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at his home. Memorial serices Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, from 10-11 a.m. at First Wesleyan Church; Rev. Don Hurlburt, the Rev. Alvin Newcomb and the Rev. Troy Wilheim officiating. Native of Randleman. Survived by his adopted son, Kyu- Deug Hwang (Duke Hwang) and his wife, Jean, of South Korea; grandchildren, Daniella, David and Esther; brothers, James Richardson of Randleman, N.C., Paul Richardson and his wife, Swannie, of Randleman; nephew, Robert Richardson of Asheboro, N.C.; nieces, Gloria Yarbrough of Maryland, Sandra Richardson of Archdale, N.C., and Terri Garner of Asheboro.-Pugh 8.23.2009 RAMSEUR-Dorothy Nelson Stuart, 86, passed Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Guilford County. Surviving are daughter, Brenda Stuart Yow of Asheboro; sister, Thelma Mize of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Loflin SILER CITY-Nellie Dixon Justice, 94, passed Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation , Siler City. Funeral Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Oakley Baptist Church, in Siler City; Rev. Brian Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park. Born May 31, 1915 at Ramseur, NC the daughter of the late Walter Winslow and the late Dora (Reece) Dixon. Preceded in death by her husband, Everette B. Justice. Survived by two sons: Mike Justice and wife, Sandy of Siler City, NC, P D Justice and wife, Vicky of Siler City, NC.; grandchildren, Leigh-Anne Lancaster and husband, Haze of Raleigh, NC, Jeff Justice and wife, Jennifer of Cary, NC, Brian Justice and wife, Karen of Siler City, NC, Janna Cobia and husband, Jon of Portsmouth, VA; and six great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.-Smith & Buckner Funeral Home TRINITY-Evelyn Marie Brown Fishow, 87, passed Sunday August 23, 2009 at her residence. No formal service. Born June 6, 1922 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Charles and Mary Courtright Brown. Surviving is her husband Morris Fishow (m.January 27, 1945 ); daughters Beverly Parker and husband John of Skillman, NJ, Joyce Keith and husband Kirk of Blacksburg, VA and Nancy Steffen and husband Trent of Trinity, NC. Her sons Thomas Craig Fishow and wife Sandra of Wake Forest, NC and Michael Cary Fishow of Centreville, VA. Sisters Dorothy, Joanne, Shirley, Clara, Barbara and Lulu. Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. -JC Green SEAGROVE-Bennie "Ben" Lee Haithcox, age 66, passed Sunday, August 23, 2009. Funeral Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman; Pastor Tim Poindexter officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery in Liberty. Native of Randolph County; son of Howard and Effie Mae Haithcox. Preceded in death by his son, Timothy Lee Haithcox. Survived by his wife: Louise Brown Haithcox; daughter: Cynthia Garner of Lexington, NC; Son, Benjy Lee Howell, of High Point; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sisters: Annie Mae Frazier of Siler City, and Ruby Jean Ingold of Rutherfordton; brother : Arlie Rush of Clemmons, NC-Pugh 8.24.2009 ASHEBORO-Grace Morris Robbins, 100, passed Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Sardis Oaks Nursing Home in Charlotte. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Lovejoy United Methodist Church Cemetery in Troy; Rev. Mike Davis officiating. Native of Troy; preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Robbins. Surviving are daughter, Bronna Deaton Merritt of Asheboro; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren.-Pugh TRINITY-Dwight Lee “Mopp” Loflin, 53, passed Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2009, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m., in Westfield Baptist Church, Rev. Doug Stevens and the Rev. Faron Overton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born July 10, 1956 in Davidson County, a son of the late Avery Eugene Loflin and Beulah Lee Dorsett Loflin. Surviving are his wife Darlene Garner (m.May 28, 1989); brother, Harold Loflin and wife Mary of Thomasville; nieces, Heather Tyson, Rebecca Tyson and Hannah Tyson; nephews, Jack Loflin, Brett Loflin and Logan Boone; sisters-in-law, Kathy Tyson and husband, Jeff, and Colleen Boone and husband, Mike, and a brother-in-law, Kenny Garner and wife, Jennifer.-JC Green WEST JEFFERSON-Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Cox Jones, 73, passed Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Watauga Medical Center. Funeral services Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiating. Second funeral service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Deep River Baptist Church in Ramseur, Rev. Gene Adcock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in the death by her husband, Lester Floyd Jones. Surviving are daughter, Alice Dickerson of Sanford; brothers, Russell Cox of Asheboro, Calvin Cox of Coleridge and Roy Cox of Portsmouth, Va.; sister, Wilhelma Poole of Asheboro; and one grandchild.-Boone 8.25.2009 RANDLEMAN-Carol Dowdy Smith, 72, passed Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home, Pleasant Garden; Rev. Steve McSwain officiating. Born on Dec. 29, 1936, in Durham County. Preceded in death by parents, James Dowdy Jr. and Monnie Breece Dowdy; and brother-in-law, Donald Draughon. Survivors include daughters, Robyn McDonald and husband, Paul, Lisa Roberson and husband, James, both of Pleasant Garden; sisters, Patricia Draughon of Durham, Judy Goodwyn and husband, Drewery, of Durham, Teresa McAdams and husband, Steve, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Brittany Roberson Pugh and husband, Matthew, Ryan Roberson, Devyn McDonald and Kyle McDonald.-Forbis RAMSEUR-Maisie Richardson Reece, 85, passed Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Services, 11 AM Friday, August 28, 2009 at Ramseur Wesleyan Church, Ramseur; Rev. Kevin Stumbo and Rev. Gary Waisner officiating. Burial in the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Ramseur. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Reece. Survivors: sister, Bettie Gains, of Ramseur-Loflin ASHEBORO-Edward Cornelius "Ed" Thomas, 73, passed Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Memorial services 2:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2009i n Randleman, NC. Native of Richmond County, NC, born February 20, 1936, the son of the late Troy Cornelius Thomas and Ruby Scott Thomas. Preceded in death by his brothers, Royce Thomas and Robert Thomas, and sisters, Murtis Patton and Martha Moore. Survivors include his only son, Richard Edward Thomas, with his ex-wife, Diana Davis Thomas Hopkins, sisters, Nancy Martin, of Daytona, FL, Mary Lou Frazier, of Randleman; brothers, Melvin Thomas, of Randleman, Johnny Thomas, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Troy C. Thomas, Jr., of Asheboro, Donnie Thomas, of Tampa, FL.-Ridge JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Randy “Bear” Collins, Sr., 56 passed Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Bailey’s Grove Baptist Church. Native of Seagrove. Surviving are wife, Greta Collins of Jacksonville; son, Randy Collins Jr. of Asheboro; daughter, Jennifer Collins- Simon of Jacksonville; brothers, Harold Collins and Benny Collins; sisters, Brenda Collins, Vanessa Powers and Patricia Collins, all of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren.-Hardage-Giddens 8.26.2009 ASHEBORO-Adelia "Dee" Stanley, age 81, passed Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside service Monday, August 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside, NJ. Native of Baltimore, MD. Survived by her husband, Morris Stanley; son, Henry Stanley of Randleman, NC; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Harrison of Kernersville, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Jack Benjamin Williams, age 85, passed Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Peak Resources Nursing Home, Carthage, NC. Graveside service Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 am at Randolph Memorial Park; Dr. Glenn Mathews officiating. Native of Guilford County; preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Margolis Williams, special friend and close companion, Helen Loflin, brothers, Arnold Edward Williams, John Luther Williams, Jr., Charles Enoch Williams, Bryant Frederick Williams and sister, Maxine Williams Sawyer. Survived by his sister, Fleta Mathews, her husband Dr. Glenn Mathews of Robbins, NC and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh 8.27.2009 ASHEBORO-Curtis Leroy Hilliard, age 78, passed Thursday, August 27, 2009 at his home. Funeral services Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Cedar Falls Baptist Church; Rev. Russell Chrisco and Dr. John Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Goldston; preceded in death by his first wife, Nina Luck Hilliard. Survived by his wife, Rachel Shaw Hilliard; son, Curt Hilliard, Jr. of Reidsville; daughters, Karen Millikan of Denton, Christie Beane of Franklinville; brothers, Raymond Hilliard and Larry Hilliard both of Asheboro; sisters, Louise Allen of Ramseur, Virginia Ann Langley of Liberty; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; step-daughters, Lisa Gooch of Summerfield, Terri Gooch of Asheboro; step-son, Adam Gooch of Asheboro.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Coy Thaddeus "CT" Hardin, 84, passed Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ramseur, Rev. Charles Lindquist and the Rev. Dana Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by his wife, Ora Parks Hardin; his sons, Thad Hardin and infant, Coy Donald Hardin. Surviving are sons, Ron Hardin, Tom Hardin and his wife, Debbie, all of Greensboro, Joe Hardin of Ramseur; brothers, Claude Hardin and his wife, Wilma, of Ramseur, Boyd “Shorty” Hardin and his wife, Martha, of Franklinville; four grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Posey C. ‘‘Bud’’ Harris, 77, passed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Randolph Hospital , Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mark Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Reidsville, N.C., preceded in death by his sisters, Lyndell Cooper and Eunice Wall. Survived by Nancy Brown of the home; sons, Daryl Harris of Asheboro, N.C., Neal Harris of Willow Springs, N.C.; daughters, Karen Davis and her husband, Steve, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., Melody Powell and her husband, Steve, of Fayetteville, Ga.; grandchildren, Michael Harris of Sharon, Pa., Bailey Powell of Fayetteville, Ga., Grayson Powell of Fayetteville, Ga.; sisters, Maggie Apple of Burlington, N.C. and Margaret Spencer and her husband, Clay, of Winston- Salem, N.C. P.C. is also survived by several nieces and nephews.-Pugh LIBERTY-Marjorie Hoffman Lowdermilk passed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Grace Community Church in Ramseur; Rev. Kenneth Huggins officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery near Bennett. Native of Guilford County; preceded in death by her husband Wilber Lowdermilk. Surviving are daughters, Dianna Smith of Trinity and Janice Miller of Liberty; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.-Joyce-brady LIBERTY-Clarence (Buddy) Ernest Fogleman Jr., 91, passed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. Memorial services 3 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009 at First United Methodist Church of Liberty; Rev. Gene Dean officiating. Surviving are wife, Cladora (Clay) Fogleman; son, Dr. Chuck Fogleman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Becky Malone of Burlington.-Loflin HIGH POINT- Mabel Jester Brown, 87, passedThursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009 in the Sechrest Funeral Service Chapel; Rev. Dr. Karen Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Arnold H. Brown of the home; son, Larry Wayne Brown of High Point; sisters, Rita Presnell, Betty Jean Hussey, both of Asheboro; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.-Sechrest DENTON-Ruth Trotter Yates, 93, passed Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, Rev. Claudie Harrison and the Rev. Brian Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Union Community Church cemetery. Born July 5, 1916, in Randolph County to John Melton Trotter and Mattie Poole Trotter. Preceded in death by her parents; by sisters, Maggie Trotter, Elsie Trotter, Edith Trotter, Carrie Westmoreland and Jessie Cody; and by brothers, Troy Trotter, Lewis Trotter and Rodney Trotter. Survived by her husband, R. Glenn Yates of the home; a daughter, Hazel Staley and husband, Burnice, of Asheboro; sons, Paul Yates and wife, Betty, Houston Yates and wife, Janice, all of Denton, Clyde Yates and wife, Betty, of Trinity, and Allen Yates and wife, Mattie, of Lexington. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.-Briggs 8.28.2009 RAMSEUR-Erma Taylor Voorhees, 88, passed Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Graveside services 4 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Sunset Knoll Cemetery; Rev. Charles Lindquist officiating. Native of Trenton, N.J. Surviving are sister, Esther Taylor Barlow of Prescott Valley, Ariz.- Loflin LIBERTY-Willie (Bill) A. Staley, passed Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009 at Holly’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Ramseur; Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Staley. Surviving are wife, Dorothy Staley; daughters, Rachel Baker of Franklinville, Frances Bunton of Liberty; stepchildren, Jennie Ferguson, Debbie Burgess, Jane Burgess, Bill Wright, Eddie Wright, Jeff Wright, Craig Wright, Gary Wright; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Lee Staley.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Mary Eva Lambeth Lanier, 93, passed Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at West Bend United Methodist Church; Rev. Andrew McIntyre and the Rev. Keys Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Dec. 24, 1915, in Randolph County, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Celia Walker Lambeth. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Buren Lanier, and a granddaughter, Lynette Lanier. Survivors include her son, Richard C. Lanier and wife, Rita, of Asheboro; sisters, Mrs. Mozelle Clark of High Point, N.C., Mrs. Virginia Craft of Asheboro; grandchildren, Donna Head of Tennessee, Ricky Lanier and wife, Angie, of Greensboro, Ingrid Hunt and husband, Scott, of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Victoria Hunt, Ryan Head, Natalie Head, Olivia Head, Benjamin Hunt; sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Lambeth of Asheboro.- Ridge TRINITY-Gordon “Uncle Butch” Allen Hunt, 61, passed Friday, August 28, 2009 in Charleston, SC. Funeral 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point; Pastor Allen Brown and Pastor William Jacobs officiating. Entombment will follow in the Guilford Memorial park Mausoleum. Born November 2, 1947, son of the late Oscar and Louise Andrews Hunt. Preceded in death by a sister, Pat Cook. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Bobbie Smith Hunt, of the home; daughter, Amanda “Mandi” Hunt Alford and husband, Kevin, of Trinity; two sons, David Hunt and Cory Gurley, both of High Point; two grandchildren, Cameron Alford and Caitlyn Alford; a sister, Becky Carter and husband, Boyles, of Mebane; a brother-in-law, David Smith and wife, Linda, of Ft. Washington, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.-Cumby SEAGROVE-H. Edward Hussey, 80, passed Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009 at Dover Baptist Church, Seagrove; Dr. Don Davis and the Rev. Lonnie Gibson officiating. Interment will be in Dover Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Moore County. Surviving are wife, Otta Hare Hussey of the home; sons, Larry Gene Hussey, Randy Mark Hussey, both of Robbins; brothers, Tommy “Red” Hussey of Asheboro, Donnie Hussey of Robbins; sisters, Agnes Davis of Sanford, Bernice Morgan of Seagrove, Doris Emery of Asheboro; six grandchildren.-Phillips NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-Jack Vickory Kearns, 79, passed Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Graveside service 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Farmer Cemetery in Farmer, N.C. Born in Guilford County on June 2, 1930. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dolly Vickory Kearns, and son, Joe Kearns. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances Jean Jones Kearns; son, Eddie Kearns and wife, Susan, of Lexington; daughter, Lyne Kearns Wall and husband, Rik, of Conover; daughter-in-law, Linda Kearns West of Greensboro; grandchildren, Steve Kearns, Chris Kearns, Leanne Kearns, April Kearns, Jackson Wall, Carolyn Wall, Joseph Wall; upcoming birth of first great-grandchild in March; numerous special cousins and friends.-Forbis 8.29.2009 RANDLEMAN-Basher Pierce, Sr, age 64, passed August 29, 2009. No burial service. Native of Randolph County. Survived by one daughter: Crystal Lee Pierce of Denton, sons: Basher Pierce, Jr. and his wife, Delane of Sophia, and Bobby Anthony Pierce of Randleman, mother, Christine Memory; brothers: Larry Pierce, Donald Pierce and Tony Pierce all of Asheboro and Jimmy Pierce of Sophia, grandchildren, Basher Pierce, III, Brandy Pierce, Kristina Pierce and Devon Hensley-Pugh ASHEBORO-Gladys Mae Spencer Conner, 92, passed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church; Pastor Neil Poole officiating. Burial will be held in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Henry County, Va.; preceded in death by her husband, John Bartlett Conner. Surviving are daughter, Sandra Sue Freeman of High Point; sons, Thomas Tyson Conner of Nebo, James William Conner of Seattle, Wash., John Wayne Conner of Coleridge, David Joel Conner of Asheboro; grandson, Douglas (Sam) Conner of the home; 21 grandchildren; brothers, Perry Spencer, Jerry Spencer, both of Morganton, Douglas Spencer of Stewart, Va., David Spencer of Arizona, Danny Spencer of Nebo; sisters, Marie Martin of Thomasville, Hallie McRae of Morganton, Nadine Frey of Lakeland, Fla.-Ridge WILMINGTON-Marilyn Cooper Permenter passed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church; Rev. Ron Roughton officiating. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are husband, John Wilson Permenter, Jr.; son, John Wilson Permenter, III of Gaffney, S.C.; two grandchildren; brothers, Jim R. Cooper, David H. Cooper; sister, Joyce C. Rivenbark.-Andrews ASHEBORO-Marilyn Blackmar Bain, 86, passed Aug. 29, 2009. Funeral information to follow. Born Jan. 7, 1923. Native of Muskegon, Mich. Preceded in death by her husband George H. Bain in August 1987 (m.Dec. 31, 1942). Surviving are sons, George and Maureen Bain, of Minneapolis, Minn., Darwin and Michelle Bain, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Samuel and Debbie Bain of Asheboro, N.C., and the late Robert Alan Bain of Michigan; 6 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. 8.30.2009 BENNETT-Geneva Hardin Jones, 87, passed Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church; Rev. Mark Strickland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Leland R. Jones of the home; daughter, Carol J. Brady of Bennett; two grandsons; one great-grandson.-Joyce-Brady 8.31.2009 RAMSEUR-Paul Ray Pugh, Sr., 61, passed Monday, August 31, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Funeral Services, 3 pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Eddie Hill officiating. Burial in Whites Chapel United Methodist Church, Liberty. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Jo Ann Richardson Pugh, of the home, daughter, Susan P. Burton, of Lexington, sons, John F. Pugh, Paul R. Pugh, Jr. and James L. Pugh, all of Ramseur, four grandchildren.- Loflin ASHEBORO-Catroll Ritchie Ward, 65, passed Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside memorial and her daughter, Susan Ward who passed away on June 10, 2009, will be Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens in Glascow, WV. Native of Camden-On- Gauley, West Virginia; preceded in death by her husband, David Eugene Ward. Survived by her daughters, Rachael Ward of Ramseur, NC, Tina Harrah of Columbus, OH; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and brother, Gary Ritchie of Indiana.-Pugh