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/ 12.1.05 Diane McDowell Hill, 46 of Trinity, NC passed Dec. 1st from the Cancer Center at High Point Regional Hospital. No burial. Born in High Point, NC on October 31, 1959. Preceded .in death by her maternal grandparents, George Morgan and Virginia Anderson Head; paternal .grandparents, Sam and Lillian McDowell and her father, Samuel “Pete” McDowell. Married on May 25, 1996 to Wayne E. Hill. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home, are her son, Joseph Riley of the home; mother, Ramona Morgan Alisch and step-father, Ronald Alisch both of High Point; sister, Teresa McDowell Foster, of Carlsbad, CA; brothers, Samuel McDowell and wife Tammy of Trinity; James “Andy” McDowell of Archdale; grandchildren, Jordan Sibbitt and Chole Horn; step children, Dalton Hill and Kady Hill both of Trinity; nephew, Rusty McDowell; nieces, Amber Hedrick, Rhiannon McDowell, Mandy McDowell, Clarissa Foster, Katie Foster; great niece, Hannah Hedrick and great nephew, Branson Pierce.-Cumby ASHEBORO- Golda Melma McKinnon Pierce, 80, passed Dec. 1st at her home. Funeral service will be Dec. 4th at 2 p.m. at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church, with Dr. James Perryman and Dr. Ron Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born April 29, 1925, in Erect, d/o late William Baxter and Swanna Melma McKinnon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail P. Connor; and her brothers, Eugene McKinnon and Roy McKinnon. Survived by her husband of 59 years, John Wesley Pierce of the home; daughters, Johnsie P. Brantley and husband, Tony, of Asheboro, Sharon Pierce of Asheboro, Janet P. Wilson and husband, Rick, of Durham; granddaughters, Jami Jon Brantley of Asheboro, Erin O. Connor of Greenville, S.C.; grandson, Rob Brantley and wife, Ashley, of Thomasville; great-grandson, Zeke Brantley of Thomasville; brother, Arnold McKinnon and wife Jean, of Burlington; sisters, Elaine Yow Girgis of West End, Linda Richardson of Seagrove; sister-in-law, Beulah McKinnon of Burlington.-Ridge ASHEBORO-(V) L.A. Russell, 73, passed Dec. 1st at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral will be Dec. 4th at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garry L. Reeder officiating. Burial will be in West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by his wife, Irene Russell. Survived by one daughter, Debbie Russell of Asheboro, NC; six sisters, Betty Gordon of Denton, NC, Ethel Woodleaf of Thomasville, NC, Dorothy Shaw of Denton, NC, Jane Chester of Asheboro, NC, Patty Parnell of Troy, NC, Alma Russell of Denton, NC and one brother, Alvin Russell of Denton, NC. -Pugh ASHEBORO- Kenneth Ray “Ken” Dawkins, 49, passed Dec. 1st at his home. Funeral will be Dec. 4th at 2 p.m. at Worthville Baptist Church, 1053 Castle Rock Road, Randleman; Rev. Thurman Williams, the Rev. C.J. York and Jimmy Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Survived by his wife, Janice Sink Dawkins; daughter, Katie Lee Dawkins of Asheboro; father, Clyde Dawkins Sr. of Asheboro; brother, Junior Dawkins and his wife, Ginger, of Randleman; niece, Lori Williams and her husband, Alan, of Ramseur; nephew, Daniel Francom and his wife, Charlotte, of Asheboro; great-niece, Morgan Williams of Ramseur.-Pugh 12.2.05 RANDLEMAN- Daniel W. “Danny” Carter, 59, passed Dec. 2nd at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service will be Dec. 5th at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Randleman, Rev. Kenneth Reaves officating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Delta United Methodist Church cemetery. Native of Rockingham County, born Oct. 14, 1946, in Martinsville, Va., to the late Alvis Anderson and the late Elsie Claudine Grogan Carter of Stoneville. Survivors include his wife, Lou Carter; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian David and Amy Carter of Randleman, Sean Anderson and Monique Carter of Greensboro; grandchildren, Briana Lynn Carter of Randleman and Maysen Rae Carter of Greensboro; stepgrandchildren, Brook and husband, Ken Huff, of Asheboro, Daniel and Luke Parrish, both of Randleman; stepgreat-grandchild, Peyton Huff of Asheboro-Pugh GREENSBORO- (V)Joseph Wheeler Moore Jr., 82, passed Dec. 2nd at Beacon Place. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Dec. 7th at Hanes Lineberry, North Elm Chapel. Born in Randolph County on June 22, 1923, to the late Joseph Wheeler and Velma Smith Moore. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah McFadden. Surviving, wife of 63 years, Margaret; a son, Rusty Moore; and granddaughter, Miranda Moore, both of Plymouth, Mass.; and three nephews, Dr. James McFadden, Dr. David McFadden and Brian McFadden.-Hanes- Lineberry 12.3.05 ASHEBORO- (V)Fred Gerald Davis, 95,passed Dec. 3rd at his home. Funeral service will be 6:30 p.m. Dec.4th at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. Jon Reece and the Rev. Ray Lambe officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Ind. Native of Morgan County, Indiana, the widower of Pauline Keller Davis. Surviving are son, Fred D. Davis of the home; brother, Edwin Morris “Jack” Davis of Huntington, Ind.; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO- Rachel Tucker Mills, 73, passed Dec. 3rd at her home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 7th at Tucker Family Cemetery; Elder B.J. Chriscoe officiating. Native of Randolph County, the widow of John O. Mills Jr. Surviving are sons, John O. Mills III of the home, Stephen T. Mills of Moses Lake, Wash.; sisters, Becky McMasters of Ramseur, Claudette Loggains of Asheboro; brother, Tommy Tucker of Asheboro; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter.-Ridge RANDLEMAN- Mary Gray Scott Lucas, 76, passed Dec. 3rd at Randolph Hospital. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Native of Randleman. Surviving are daughter, Debbie Webster of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.-Pugh TRINITY- Maxine Jewel Davis Spencer, 74, passed Dec. 3rd at Graybrier Retirement and Nursing Center in Trinity. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6th at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home, Sedgefield Chapel. Interment will be in Guilford Memorial Park. Born to the late Stephen Orlando and Eunice Culler Davis on Nov. 1, 1931. She married Robert F. Spencer on Feb. 14, 1948. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Spencer on June 7, 1982, son-in-law, R. Craig Carroll on May, 24, 1987 and a daughter-in-law, Betty S. Spencer on May 23, 2005. Survived by daughters, Rose Mary S. Duffin of Trinity and Sharon S. Carroll Ferree and her husband Mike of Sophia; sons, Jimmy Spencer of High Point and Bobby Spencer and his wife Tina of High Point; brother Jonah Davis and his wife Dorathy of High Point; grandchildren, Heather Duffin, Heidi Duffin Watkins, Ryan Duffin, Kathy Spencer Martin, Steve, Derrick, and Jon Spencer, Tiffany Carroll Key, Roger "Dean" Carroll, Zachary, Becky and Emily Spencer; and eight great- grandchildren. Hanes-Lineberry 12.4.05 Randleman- (V)John Warren “Bud” Stuart,83, passed Dec. 4th at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation in Archdale. A memorial service will be at 11 AM, Dec. 7th at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Randolph County native. Surviving: son, Johnny C. Stuart, of the home. Sisters, Irene Wallace, of Asheboro; Frances Fields, of Siler City. Step-daughter, Patricia Rhoades, of Richmond, Va.-Loflin Archdale-Willard “Boyd” Moses, 60, of Archdale, passed Dec. 4th at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral is 2pm Dec. 7th at Cloverdale Church of the Living God; Rev. David Perry and the Rev. Bill Roberts, officiating. Entombment will be in Floral Garden Park Mausoleum. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 24, 1944, son to Walter and Annie Fisher Moses. He was married to Wanda Vananda on February 22, 1962. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home, are his children, Dwayne Moses and wife, Tammy of Thomasville; Lisa Lewallen and husband, Bobby of Trinity; Laura Smith and husband, Gordon of Trinity; Patsy Moses of Archdale and Janie Proctor and husband, Brian of Trinity; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, his brother, Bobby Moses; and sister, Elsie Andies; both of Maryville, TN.-Cumby Trinity-(V)Roland Dennis Gray, Sr., 81, of Trinity, NC passed Dec. 4th at his home. Memorial Service will be 2pm Dec. 7th in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Rodney Vickers officiating. Born in High Point on August 3, 1924, son to Joseph Henry and Essie Coltrane Gray. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Margaret of the home; sons, Roland “Dennis” Gray, Jr. of Trinity and Larry Wayne Gray of High Point; grandson, Dennis Miles Gray of High Point.-Cumby 12.06.05 SOPHIA – Mrs. Rebecca Jane Spaulding Hunt, 65, passed Dec. 6th at the Wesley Long Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Dec. 9th at Shady Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Bobby Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Lumberton, born on October 9, 1940. Surviving are her mother Annie Vashtie Spaulding of Lumberton, NC, four children; Cindy Brann and husband David of Madison, Martin Hunt, Andy Hunt and wife Jenny all of Archdale, and James Hunt and wife Verna of Thomasville, sisters; Gearldine Chavis of Sophia, Angelita Hunt of Fairmont, Sarah Lynn Spaulding of High Point, and Darlene Spaulding of Lumberton, brother; Bennie Spaulding of Lumberton, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.-Cumby ASHEBORO- Harry Edwin Hall, 89, passed Dec. 6th at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 9th at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. David Rollins and the Rev. Ricky Sessoms officiating. Burial will be in Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery. Native of Damascus, Ohio, the widower of Lizzie Ester Hall. Surviving are daughters, Linnie H. Frye of Level Cross, Helen H. Palmer of Summerfield; sons, James Hall and Johnny Hall, both of Asheboro; sister, Elsie H. McDowell of Asheboro; brother, Wilmer Hall of Asheboro; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO- Charlie Samuel Cagle, 52, passed Dec. 6th in Ruther Glen, Va. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Dec. 9th at Victory Baptist Church; Rev. Tim Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Linda C. Cagle of the home; sons, Christopher Sean Cagle of Asheboro, Chad Steven Cagle of the home; sister, Michelle Braswell of Franklinville; brothers, Shelton Lee “Butch” Cagle of Tom's River, N.J., Sonny Dale Cagle and Jeffrey Scott Cagle, both of Asheboro; three grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-(V) Max A. Nance, age 78, passed Dec. 6th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service will be Dec. 9th at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church; Rev. Michael Holder and the Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Verdie Nance; and stepmother, Katy Belle Nance. Survived by his wife, Margaret Cox Nance; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas R. “Tommy” and Jan Nance of Asheboro, Raymond S. “Ray” and Dee Nance of Salisbury; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Tom Yount of Raleigh; grandchildren, Dustin and Aubrie Nance and Matthew Hunter, all of Salisbury, Kendall and Sydney Yount, both of Raleigh; brother and sister-in-law, James and Helen Nance of Albemarle; sister, Annie Velna Nance of Concord; several nieces and nephews.-Pugh Trinity- Dorothy I. Blackwell ,age 85, passed on Dec. 6th at Britthaven of Davidson. Funeral service will be Dec. 8th at 11:00 A.M. at Cumby Funeral Home in High Point; Rev. Walter Hunter Officiating. Wife to the late Richard E. Blackwell. Preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Surviving; Mrs. Ann Batten and her husband Bob of Trinity; Miss Loretta Jane Blackwell of Wilson, NC. and Dr. Richard E. Blackwell Jr. and his wife Linda of Baptist Town, New Jersey. Also surviving is one sister; Rachel Sappenfield of Greensboro, NC. Grandchildren; Rob and Bradley Batten , Ashley and Rich Blackwell. -Cumby 12.7.05 Randleman- Nancy Davis Ball, age 70, passed Dec. 7th at Mariner Health Care, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Dec. 10th at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman;Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of McDowell County, West Virginia, born February 8, 1935, the daughter of Howard and Mildred Hicks Davis. Survived by her husband: Nelson Ball; two sons: Nelson Ball, Jr. and Joey Van Ball, both of Randleman, NC; one daughter: Deborah Thomas of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and one sister: Betty Kendrick of Denton, NC. -Pugh Asheboro- Olga Wright Price, age 89, passed Dec. 7th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral will be Dec. 10th at 11:00 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Thurman Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born December 2, 1916 in Farmer, NC the daughter of Zebulon Vance and Ida Belle Freeman Wright. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Denton Price, son, Jerry Wade Price, and daughter, Deborah Gratton. Survived by her son Henry Dalton Price of the home; daughter and her husband, Patricia Jane and Dallas Turner of Asheboro, NC; grandaughters, Tanya Cranford, Laura Nillson, Julie Culler and Olga (D. J.) Kieffer; grandsons, David Chad Turner and Riley Goode;10 great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Riddler of Lake Charles, LA; her dear friend, Carol Atkins and her beloved dog, Nickie. -Pugh 12.8.05 Asheboro-(V)Samuel Causey “Sam” Jennings, age 78, passed Dec. 8th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services will be December 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church; Rev. Larry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his wife, Virginia Inez Strider Jennings; daughter and her husband, Karen J. and Jeff Trogdon of Randleman, NC; son and his wife, Michael and Janice Jennings of Asheboro, NC; grandson and his wife, Brandon and Eloisa Jennings of Asheboro, NC; grandsons, Joshua Jennings of Asheboro, NC and Matthew Trogdon of Randleman, NC; brother and his wife, Stafford D. and Nancy Jennings of Thomasville, NC; sister and her husband, Eloise J. and Gilbert Frazier of Franklinville, NC; sister, Virginia Jones of Asheboro, NC. -Pugh Archdale-Mr. Guy Kenneth Brewer, 82, passed Dec. 8th at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 10th in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Randal Quate, Minister and Rev. Vernon Price officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cememtery.Born January 26th, 1923 in Sneedville TN, a son to the late Jasper “Jack” and Leona Gibson Brewer. On December 28th, 1941 he married the former Pauline Frazier who survives of the home. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Farrell Brewer in 1968; two brothers, James and Cecil Brewer and one sister, Judy Henson. Also surviving are three sons, Ken Brewer and wife Karen of High Point, Darrell Brewer of High Point and Barry Brewer of Archdale; two daughters, Donna Brewer of Archdale and Sheila Shively and husband Harold of Archdale; five grandchildren, Justin Brewer and wife Allison, Darren Brewer and wife Nancy Jane, Christy Baker and husband Joe, Stacy Troxler and husband Brad and Amy Howard and husband Allen; and seven great grandchildren. -Cumby LIBERTY- Clarence Albert Dunn, 82,passed Dec. 8th at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 11th at Fairview Cemetery; Rev. Jimmy Hill officiating. Native of Chatham County, widower of Helen Miller Dunn. Surviving are son, Barry Dunn of Siler City; daughter, Rhonda Smith Kaiser of Granite Falls; brothers, Joe Dunn of Bonlee, Bud Dunn of Ramseur; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren.-Loflin JACKSON SPRINGS- Fairell Brown, 72, passed Dec. 8th at his home. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11th at Needham's Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Michael Poindexter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Roger Ray Brown of Biscoe, Johnny Ray Brown of Troy; sister, Annie Chriscoe of Seagrove; six grandchildren.-Briggs-Candor ASHEBORO- Susan Elizabeth Belvin, 46, passed Dec. 8th at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 11th at Gailes Funeral Home, Asheboro. Surviving are husband, Johnny Ingram of Asheboro; daughters, Linda Belvin and Tonya Belvin, both of Asheboro, Kisha Belvin of Newport News, Va.; stepdaughters, Anita Hill of High Point, Bonita Suber and husband, Tony, of Linwood; sister, Ann Vasquez of Tallehasse, Ala.; brothers, Frank Belvin of Stanton, Va., Andrew Belvin of Gloster, Va.; nine grandchildren.-Gailes Archdale- Mrs. Grace Beeson Owens, 87, passed Dec. 8th. Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale by Reverend Barney Law and Reverend Bill Watson. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park.Born October 27, 1918 in Randolph County to Pearlie Edward Beeson and Ruth Wall Beeson. On January 31, 1937 Mrs. Owens was married to E.M. “Buddy” Owens who preceded her in death on January 9, 2005. Also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Loretta Malone as well as her sister and four brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Minnie Ruth Townsend of Jamestown. Her son, Leon Owens and wife, Joanne of Archdale Sson-in-law, Thomas David Malone. Grandchildren, Sharon Parks, Debra Blackmon, Dale Owens, Teresa Graham and Keith Malone. And eight great-grandchildren.-Cumby. 12.9.05 RANDLEMAN- Thomas Edward “Tommy” Hodge, 61, passed Dec. 9th. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Dec. 11th at Midway Wesleyan Church Cemetery; Rev. Kenneth L. Reaves and the Rev. David Hockett officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are mother, Gladys Hodge of Randleman; daughter, Stephanie Lewis of Asheboro; son, Bryan Hodge of Asheboro; sisters, Sarah Hodge of Randleman, Betsy Hockett of Pleasant Garden.-Pugh Archdale-Mrs. Mildred Gulledge Sheridan, 92, passed Dec. 9th at Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Archdale United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Shives officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born April 3rd, 1913 in Anson County NC, a daughter to the late John B. and Vancie E. Kelly Gulledge. On November 5th, 1949 she married William H. Sheridan who preceded her in death in 1982. Preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn Nunn; an infant son; two brothers, John and James Gulledge; and a sister, Sara Snipes. Surviving are two step daughters, Kay Sheridan of Greensboro NC and Pat Shedd of Woodstock GA; two sisters, Lois Jennings of Rock Hill SC and Olean Parks of Durham NC; a brother, David Gulledge of Rock Hill SC; six grandchildren, Kathryn Lindley and husband Scott of Brown Summit NC, Brenda Eurillo and husband Charles of Trinity NC, David E. Skeen Jr. and wife Kathy of Trinity NC, Terri Eaton and husband Daniel of GA, Tim Shedd and wife Naomi of GA and Toby Shedd and wife Diana of GA; twelve great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and eighteen nieces and nephews.-Cumby 12.10.05 Asheboro- Mr. Herman Wesley Sexton, Jr., 60, passed Dec. 10th at Randolph Hospital, Inc. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 13th at Asheboro Friends Meeting. Burial will follow at Canaan United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born June 24, 1945 in Asheboro, NC, son of the late H. Wesley and Luna Bisher Sexton. Surviving Mr. Sexton are his sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne and Jack Vesano, of Charlotte, NC, Kay and Don Lineberry, of Greensboro, NC, Estelle and Philip Morin of Farmington, NM; nieces, Donna Wood, Julie Morin; nephews, Todd Lineberry, Brandon Miller, David Morin; great nephews, Andrew Wood and Tyler Wood.-Ridge Asheboro- Wilma Hughes Hooker, age 76, passed Dec. 10th at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Of Asheboro. Services will be Dec. 13th at 10:00 AM at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro; Rev. Kenneth L. Reaves officiating. Born January 7, 1929 the daughter of Will and Irma (Robbins) Hughes. Native of Sophia, NC Survived by two sons and their wives: Ben and Jean Hooker of Tuscaloosa, AL, Marc and Maria Hooker of Randleman, NC; one sister and her husband: Marie and Wayne Webster of Randleman, NC; and 2 grandchildren: Annie and Zach Hooker of Randleman, NC. -Pugh RANDLEMAN- Mrs. Betty Martin Lemonds, 70, passed Dec. 10th at her residence. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 12th at the Leach Cemetery in Star; Dr. Lawrence Clapp officiating. Born Oct. 8, 1935, in Montgomery County to the late Daniel and Iola Britt Martin. Preceded in death by a sister, Janie Burgess; and two brothers, Dan and Jake Martin. Surviving are two sons, Bobby Lemonds and wife, Donna, of Randleman and Kenneth Lemonds and wife, Laura, of Greensboro; one sister, Nell Bennett of Asheboro; and one brother, Carl Martin of Star; two grandchildren, Nicole Lemonds and Sarah Lemonds.-Hanes-Lineberry 12.11.05 TRINITY- Mr. Ed Hughes, 68,passed Dec. 11th at his residence. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 15th at Westfield Baptist Church; Rev. Doug Stevens and Rev. Leonard Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Randolph County to the late Charles Ross Hughes and Mary Alice Hughes. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Camelia (Loraye) Hughes of the home; a daughter, Donna Hughes; three brothers, William Eugene Hughes, Billy Ralph Hughes and Charles Richard Hughes, all of Trinity; and three brothers-in-law, Leonard Earl Harris Jr., of Sanford, George Robert Harris of Durham and John Wynton Harris, of Raleigh. Ed was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Kinney. -JC Greens ASHEBORO- Cecil Lee Hardin, 36, passed Dec. 11th at Duke University Medical Center. A memorial service will be Dec. 14th at 7:00 P.M. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Buchanan County, VA. Survived by his mother, Betty Mitcheum of Asheboro, NC; sister, Mareka Hardin of High Point, NC and brother, David Hardin of Hurley, VA. -Pugh LIBERTY- Frances Estelle Amos Dodson, 88, passed Dec. 11th at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. A celebration of her life will be Dec. 13th at 11 a.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Liberty. Born March 22, 1917, in Stokes County, daughter of Lottie Hawkins Amos and William Luke Amos. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clayton Dodson; sister, Alvarie Rock; and brothers, Claude Amos, Harold Amos and Aldean Amos. Survived by her daughters, Iris Ann Stone and husband, Jeff, of High Point and Lynda Williams of Summerfield; sisters, Helen Reynolds and husband, E.M., of Robbins, Earlene Joyce and husband, Allen, of Martinsville, Va., Virginia Faust and husband, Al, of Greensboro, Joy Hooper and husband, Dan, of Smithfield, Va.; and brother, Dennis Amos and wife, Jackie, of McLeansville. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Lynne DeVaney and husband, Matt, of Summerfield, Mark Fetner of Charleston, S.C., Robert Williams and wife, Kristine, of Liberty, and James Fetner of Chapel Hill. Her great- granddaughter, Alexis DeVaney, resides in Summerfield.-Loflin Asheboro-Joseph Kipling “Kip” Presnell, Jr., age 59,passed Dec. 11th at his home. Funeral will be Dec. 14th at 11:00 A.M. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Born November 8, 1946 at Asheboro, NC the son of the late Joseph Kipling and Ann Page Floyd Presnell. Native of Randolph County. Survived by one sister: Diane P. Hill of Asheboro, NC -Pugh Trinity- Guy Lake, 60, passed Dec. 11th at his residence. Funeral services will be Dec. 15th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend James Capps officiating. Born Dec. 11th 1945 in Wisconsin, a son to the late Phillip A. and Margaret Lake. Married to the former Wanda Prucha who survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Crystal Lake of Sacramento, CA and Kendra Lake of Trinity. Two sons, Corey Lake of Sacramento, CA and Andrew Lake of Austin, TX. Two sisters, Lou Ann Hanraham and Marjie Butler, two brothers Bob Lake and Ray Lake. Two grandchildren Jessica Lake and Rebecca Lake and numerous Nieces, nephews and cousins.-Cumby Archdale-Mrs. Jessie L. Pruitt, age 90 passed Dec. 11th in Archdale. Graveside services will be Dec. 14t at 11:30 A.M. at Floral Garden Cemetery; Chaplain Jack Malphurs officiating. Predeceased by two sisters; Nettie German, Nevada (Peggy) McDonald and one brother, Zillery Ingool. She was loving mother to Geraldine Elliott with her husband Ray of Trinity and Sudie (Sue) Jackson of Archdale. Also survived by one loving granddaughter, Angela Broglio with her husband Chris of Bristol, TN. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews and special friends, Winfrey Douglas and Annette Turberville.-Cumby 12.12.05 ASHEBORO- Grady Mitchell Ritter Jr., 58, passed Dec. 12th at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Dec. 17th at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Surviving are mother, Henrietta Davis Ritter; sister, Brenda Ritter Jeffreys; brothers, Leon J. Ritter and Vincent J. Ritter; sons, Derrick Fitzgerald Ritter and Michael Leon Ritter; five grandchildren.-Gailes Myrtle Beach- Richard Leon Kennedy, age 60, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed December 12th at his home. Memorial service will be Dec. 15th at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Family Fellowship; Rev. Monty Barker and Pastor Ray Luther officiating. Native of Asheboro; preceded in death by his first wife, Jennifer Perdue Kennedy. Survived by his wife, Janice Sawyer Kennedy; daughters, Cindy Brown and her husband Joel of Asheboro, NC; Wendy Gann and her husband John of Asheboro, NC; step daughter, Teisha Powers of Asheboro, NC; step son, Shane Powers of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Joshua Brown, Christopher Brown, Jenni Brown, Cassie Gann, Kendon Gann, and Martin Gann; step grandchildren, Tiffany Weaver, Aaron Weaver, and Dalton Powers; sister, Rea Dawn Richardson of Asheboro, NC. - Pugh Asheboro- (V)Donald Ray Miller, Sr., age 78, passed December 12th at Duke University Medical Center, Durham. Funeral will be Dec. 15th at 2:00 PM at Hunt´s Plank Road Chapel; Rev. Lee Roy Hunt and Rev. Bob Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his wife: Thelma Miller; Son And Daughter-in-law, Ray And Lisa Miller of Asheboro, NC; Granddaughter, Traci Miller; Granddaughter, Caroline Miller; Granddaughter, Whittney Miller; sister: Shirley Miller of Splendora, TX. -Pugh 12.13.05 Trinity-Mrs. Audrey Culler Mock, 85, passed Dec. 13th, at Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 16th at Trinity Heights Wesleyan Church; Rev. Crawford Crenshaw and Rev. Eddie Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born December 19th, 1919 in Guilford County, a daughter to the late Carl and Gertrude Patton Culler. Married to William Alexander (Alec) Mock who preceded her in death in December of 1983. Also preceding her in death was a son, Dwight Alexander Mock Sr. Surviving is a daughter, Sharon Fulp of Archdale; three sisters, Libby Mayfield of Archdale, Dot Thalisinos of Trinity and Myra Head of Jacksonville Fla.; two brothers, Robert and Fred Culler both of Archdale; four grandchildren, Dwight Alexander Mock Jr. of Archdale, Karen Bennett of Archdale, Philip Fulp Jr. of Trinity and Julie Hardee of Archdale and five great grandchildren.-Cumby RAEFORD- Mildred Inez Hurley Bean, 75,passed Dec. 13th at Autumn Care of Raeford. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 16th at Love Joy UMC Cemetery, Troy; Rev. Jason Hamilton officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Earl Bean of Pinebluff, David Bean of Aberdeen, Jack Thomas Bean of St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughters, Rachel Hill of High Point, Bertha Hicks and Mary Cagle, both of Asheboro, Viola Martin of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren.-Phillips 12.14.05 Randleman-Peggy Lee Dalton McBride, age 66, passed Dec. 14th at her home. Funeral service will be Dec. 17th at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor John C. Hill, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Halifax, VA. Preceded in death by her brothers, John Dalton and Bill Dalton, and her sisters, Delma Auther, Margaret Taylor, and Christine “Teenie” Martin. Survived by her son, Cabel Phillip “Tom” McBride, III of Asheboro, NC; daughters, Deborah McBride Hill and her husband, Jeffrey of Asheboro, NC, and Patricia McBride Lineberry of Asheboro, NC; granchildren, Angela Lopez, Jeffrey Hill, Jr., Melissa Hill, Brandon Hill, and Dustin Hill all of Asheboro, NC; great grandchildren, Jessica Lopez, Michael Lopez, Dawson Hill, and Savannah Hill all of Asheboro, NC; sisters, Burnel Hill of Asheboro, NC, Inez Wall of Randleman, NC, Shelvy Reamer of Virginia, and Betty Crews of Virginia. -Pugh ASHEBORO-(V)David Zeno Cox, 73, passed Dec. 14th at Mariner Health Care of Asheboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 18th at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Charles Reeder officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Genevieve C. Cox of the home; sons, Gregory G. Cox of Cary, Mitchell M. Cox of Asheboro, Timothy T. Cox of Oak Ridge; sisters, Sylvia Moffitt of Asheboro, Exie Beck of Norfolk, Va.; one grandchild.-Ridge Trinity- Gladys Iona Kiser Powers, 76, passed Dec. 14th at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Dec. 17th at Cumby Family Funeral in Archdale; Rev. Art Estes and Rev. E.B. Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born Aug. 31st, 1929 in Guilford County, a daughter to John Lee Kiser Sr. and Dora Ethel Lovings Kiser. In 1975 she married McKenzie (Mack) Powers who survives of the home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifton Ray and John Lee Kiser Jr. Also surviving are two daughters, Pastor Wanda Kay Hicks of Trinity and Mrs. Glenda Hicks Holmes and husband Allen of Trinity; four sons, Clyde Ray Hicks and wife Genell of Kernersville, William Henry Hicks and wife Ester of Greensboro, Roger Dale Hicks of Trinity and Jesse Scott Hicks and wife Kathi of Trinity; two step daughters, Pam Powers Browning and husband Bud of Silver Valley and Maylor Black Powers of Michigan; four step sons, Keith Powers and wife Debbie of Trinity, Mackie Powers of Lexington, Leroy Powers of Michigan and Jennings Powers and wife Susan of Bennettsville SC; one sister, Hazel Pauline Kiser of Florida; twenty nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, eighteen step grandchildren and fifteen step great grandchildren; and a very special friend who she considered a daughter, Brenda Thompson.-Cumby 12.15.05 SEAGROVE- Ruby Allen Davis, 86, passed Dec. 15th at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 18th at Dover Baptist Church. Asheboro-Frederick William “Fred” Bird, age 90, passed Dec. 15th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside service will be at 1:30 pm, Dec. 17th at Randolph Memorial Park with Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Native of Alpha, NJ. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Clara Ensley Bird; son, Frederick R. Bird of Rockfield, MD; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert F. and Tracy Bird of Cary, NC, William J. and Janis Bird of Americus, GA; grandchildren, Robert Bird of Cary, NC, Jonathan Bird of Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Bird of Americus, GA; brother, Paul Bird of Duarte, CA; sister, Annie Bird of Miami, FL-Pugh Asheboro- Myrtle Catherine Trogdon, age 80, passed Dec. 15th at her home. Funeral will be Dec. 17th at 1:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church; Dr. Mark J. Key officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survived by her husband, Walon D. Trogdon; daughter, Susan T. Clark of Raleigh, NC; Son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Ann Trogdon of Asheboro, NC; Grandchildren, Paul Trogdon, Kim Trogdon, Kathy Isom all of Asheboro, NC, Allison Needham of Newport News, VA, Robyn Clark of Raleigh, NC; Great Grandchildren, Dylan Brown, Colby Brown and Hayden Isom all of Asheboro, NC. -Pugh Asheboro- Athalie Aldridge Kersey, age 86, of Asheboro, NC., passed Dec. 15th at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Of Asheboro. Funeral will be Dec. 19th at 2:00 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro; Rev. Billy Jarrett officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklinville, NC. Survived by one brother: Virgil “VM” Aldridge of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh LIBERTY-Thomas Earl Stewart, 49, of passed Dec. 15th at his home. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Dec. 17th at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur; Rev. Ralph Webb and the Rev. Joe Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro. Native of Harnett County. Surviving are wife, Christine Hutchens Stewart; son, Brian Stewart of the home; daughter, Angela Ham of Hannibal, Mo.; mother, Marcilene Burroughs Stewart of Greensboro; sisters, Brenda Baker of Gibsonville, Bonnie Lewis of Liberty; three grandchildren.- Loflin 12.16.05 CADDO, Okla. — Mildred “Millie” Reichenbach, 80, passed Dec. 16th, 2005, in Oklahoma.Graveside service was Dec. 20th at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, Pa. Native of Seagrove, the widow of Robert Taylor Reichenbach. Surviving are sons, Robert T. Reichenbach of Pflugerville, Texas, John A. Reichenbach of South Williamsport, N.Y.; daughter, Joy Curtis of Durant, Okla.; brothers, Rex Hurley of Eden, Marvin Hurley and Sam Hurley, both of Asheboro, Nolan Hurl ey of Salt Lake City, Utah; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. DENTON- Joseph Thomas (Joe) Pierce, 96, passed Dec. 16th at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Dec. 18th at Walter’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremy Simpson officiating. Interment was held at the church cemetery. Born June 28, 1909, in Randolph County. LIBERTY- Mrs. Willie Frances Gerringer Clapp, 84, passed Dec. 16th in Greensboro. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20th at Alamance Memorial Park; Pastor David Mielke officiating. Native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Vance Lee Clapp and the daughter of Edward R. Gerringer Sr. and Florence Younger Gerringer, both deceased. Preceded in death by a sister Vera Gerringer Taunt and two brothers, Edward V. Gerringer and Ferry L. Gerringer. Surviving: six sons, Wayne A. Gerringer of Cypress, Calif., Donald L. Clapp of the residence, Edward R. Clapp, Billy O. Clapp and Jack P. Clapp, all of Liberty and John M. Clapp of Miami, Fla.; five daughters, Linda C. Miller and Willie "Fran" Cook, both of Liberty, Carolyn C. Wimbish and Vangie Clapp, both of Burlington, and Bobbie A. Clapp of McLeansville; 13 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister Edna G. Cobb of Gibsonville; and three brothers, Edward R. Gerringer Jr., Bobby R. Gerringer and Carl W. Gerringer, all of Gibsonville. -Rich & Thompson Archdale- Frances Leach Kestler, 81, passed Dec. 16th,at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 19th in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Rev. Joe Leach and Rev. J.C. Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born October 31st, 1924 in Guilford County, a daughter to the late Banner and Ethel Brewer Leach. On March 6th, 1946 she married Otis Howard Kestler who preceded her in death on August 28th, 2003. Preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Lynn Kestler in 1972 and a brother, Hubert Leach. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Clapp and husband Harold of Archdale and Mary Clark and husband James of Randleman; a son, Joe Kestler and wife Karen of Goldsboro; three sisters, Julia Cochran, Mary Kestler and Margaret Owen; three brothers, Joe, Fred and Roy Leach; five grandchildren, Steven Nunn and wife Stephanie, Jennifer Webster and husband Jamie, Stacey Robinson and husband Daniel, Sara Strickland and husband Randy and Austin Kestler; a great grandson, Zachary Nunn; and five step grandchildren, Elizabeth Henry, Thomas Henry, Jimmy Clark, Angie Akin and Randall Clark.-Cumby 12.17.05 TRINITY- Mrs. Peggy Earline Carrigan Tate, 72, passed Dec. 17th. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 21st at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in High Point. JC Green Asheboro-Katie Brown Leeth, 89, formally of Asheboro, passed Dec. 17th in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral will be 2 pm, Jan. 7th, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son Charlie Brown Leeth, of Freemont, California. Daughter, Peggy Brewer Johnson, of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Frankie Brewer Morgan, of Wilmington, NC. Sisters, Ruth Wann, of Asheboro; Frances Hughes, of Elkhart, Indiana; Beatrice Pierson, of Tulsa Oklahoma. 5 Great Grandchildren and 5 grandchildren. 12.18.05 Dorothea Whitehead Edwards, age 85, passed Dec. 18th at Britthaven Of Charlotte. Graveside services will be Dec. 20th at 2:00 at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Vernon McDaniel officiating. Born January 9, 1920 in Nash County, NC the daughter of the late George Franklin and the late Mavis (Thompson) Whitehead. Preceeded in death by her husband, Marvin F. Edwards. Survived by two sons: Kenneth Edwards of Charlotte, NC and Fred Edwards of Acworth, GA; Six Grandchildren; Eight Great Grandchildren. Ramseur- Jessie Farrell York, Sr., 59, passed on Dec. 18th. Funeal will be Dec. 21st at Deep River Baptist Church; Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial at Flag Springs United Methodist Church. Native of Randolph Co. Wife, Doris S. York, of the home. Sons, Jessie F. York, Jr. and Michael W. York, both of Ramseur; and Gregory K. York, of Seagrove. Daughters, Theresa L. York and Angela D. York, both of Asheboro. Brothers, David S. York, Grady T. York, and Donnie R. York, all of Asheboro; and Eugene W. York, of Randleman. Sisters, Addie Y. Young; Edna Y. Casey and Barbara Y. Clodfelter, both of Randleman. 13 Grandchildren.-Loflin Randleman- (V)Herbert Milton Miller, age 62, passed Dec. 18th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, NC. Graveside service will be Dec. 20th at 3:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. John N.Ogburn, Jr. officiating. Born March 21, 1943 in Malden, W VA the son of Herbert Walter and Bernice Plants Miller. Survived by his wife Nannie Taylor Miller; daughter and husband: Patricia A. and John Kearns of Asheboro, NC; grandaughter, LeAnn Whitaker of Asheboro, NC; step granddaughter, Katie Kearns of Asheboro, NC; sister-in-law, Ann Taylor of Randleman, NC; brother-in-law and wife, Joe and Joyce Taylor of Eure, NC; brother-in-law and wife, Glenn and Ruby Lassiter of Rich Square, NC; sister-in- law, Elsie Moore of Edenton, NC; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pugh 12.19.05 Randleman-Rodney Lee Richards, age 50, passed December 19th at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Private memorial service is planned. Native of Logan, WV. Survived by his wife: Karmen Richards; son: Rodney “Bo” Richards of Randleman, NC; daughter: Brean D. Richards of Randleman, NC; grandson: Ryan Lee Richards of Greensboro, NC; parents: Donald and Anna Ruth Daniels Richards of Alderson, WV; brothers: Mike Richards of Logan, WV and Steve Richards of Winston- Salem, NC and many loving nieces and nephews.-Pugh Asheboro-Florine H. Sistrunk, 97, passed Dec. 19th at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Dec. 22nd at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, Fl., Reverend Hardy B. Sandlin, III, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, will officiate. The burial will follow at St. Monica Cemetery. Native of Cordele, Ga. Surviving are her daughter, Joan S. Redding of Asheboro and son, John W. Sistrunk, Jr. and wife, Sally Sistrunk of St. Augustine, Fl.; six grandchildren, Rebecca Redding, Marianne Millikan and Nancy Farlow, of Asheboro and John W. Sistrunk, III, Julie S. Cawston, and Christie Sistrunk of Perth, Western Australia; seven great-grandchildren, Forrest Williams, Lauren Williams, Meredith Millikan, Kendyl Millikan, Matthew Farlow, and Audrey Farlow all of Asheboro, NC, and Matthew Cawston of Perth, Western Australia.-Ridge Trinity-(V)Joseph Albert Todd, 75, passed Dec. 19th at High Point Regional Health System. Funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Dec. 22nd at Green Street Baptist Church by Reverend Dr. Robert Steele. Interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville. Born November 7, 1930 in Horry County, South Carolina to L. Curtis Todd and Theola Gause Todd. On September 2, 1955 Mr. Todd was married to the former Agnes Long who survives of the residence. Survived by four daughters, Jane Todd of the residence, Pam Bartlett and husband, Ricky and Diane Carter and husband, Scottie, all of High Point and Linda Henry and husband, Terry of Trinity, son, Joey Todd and wife, Rikke of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Sister, Marion Gray Crawley and husband, Ray of Waldorf, Maryland. Brother, Jimmy Todd and wife, Jean of Thomasville. Grandchildren, Heather Bartlett, Chelsea Carter, Katherine Henry, Logan Henry, Stephanie Bartlett, Easton Carter, Mads Todd and Kasper Todd. Two nieces, Margaret Beck and Gwen Lewis and four nephews, Chuck Crawley, Shawn Todd, Tristan Todd and Brantley Todd.-Cumby 12.20.05 SOPHIA- Hurley Baxter Hughes, 70, passed Dec. 21st at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation, Archdale. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 23rd at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro. Burial will be in Mt. Shepherd Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Roger Dale Hughes of Asheboro, Jerry B. Hughes of Franklinville; sister, Annie Mae Hughes Wooten of Sophia; brothers, Wilbur Hughes of Asheboro, Gary Hughes of Sophia; one grandson.-Ridge Asheboro-Elwyn McDuffie Seawell, 92, passed December 20th. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Dec. 21st in the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Charles Lindquist officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Preceded in death by his wife, Callie Miller Seawell. Survived by his son, Mitchell Seawell and wife, Sylvia, of Asheboro; daughter, Anita Miller and husband, Ronnie, of Graham, NC; step daughter, Ann Durham and husband, Marvin, of Hillsborough, NC; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.-Ridge 12.21.05 Trinity-Lori Craven Church 43 passed Dec. 21st. Funeral services will be held 11 am Dec. 23rd at the First Church of God; Rev. Hallie Scott and the Reverend Charles Moses officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born September 11, 1962, daughter of Bobby Lee Craven and Frances Lambeth Craven. Survived by her husband Joey Church of the home and three children; Katie Proctor and her husband Nathan of Trinity and Andrew Church and Tim Church both of the home. Survived by one sister Mrs. Wendy Martin and her husband Rodney of Denton a cousin Dee Smith of Denton and several nieces and nephews.- Cumby STAR- Everett Lee Chriscoe, 54, passed Dec. 21st at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Dec. 24th at Big Oak Church of God Cemetery; Rev. Earl Ward officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, John Everett Chriscoe of Salisbury; sister, Lynn Akins of Asheboro; brothers, Hal Craig Chriscoe and Marshall Akins, both of Asheboro.-Ridge FRANKLINVILLE- Clarence Wayne Caudle, age 81, passed Dec. 21st at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 24th at Bethany United Methodist Church; Rev. Curran Welch and the Rev. Russell J. Brownworth officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, William Franklin “W.F.” and Lula Williams Caudle; brothers, Everette, Glyn, Ray and Ned Caudle; and sisters, Lois Caudle Aldridge and Evon Caudle Allred. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Little Caudle; son and his wife, Wayne and Debbie Caudle of Bethany Church Road, Franklinville; daughters and their husbands, Rebecca and Ken Dornhecker of Burleson, Texas, Angela and Billy Bunting of Bethany Church Road, Franklinville; and seven grandchildren.- Pugh 12.22.05 ASHEBORO-James Ray Owens, 71, passed Dec. 22nd at Mariner Health Care. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 24th at Worthville Baptist Church; Rev. Junior Dawkins officiating. Native of Montgomery County. Surviving are wife, Ethel “Dink” Dunlap Owens; sons, Michael Owens of Randleman, Terry Owens of Asheboro; daughters, Robin Owens of Carolina Beach, Rhonda Little and Regina Hicks, both of Asheboro; brother, Carl Owens of Biscoe; sisters, Georgia McNeil of Seagrove, Lena Mabe of Star, Annie Strider of Biscoe, Marie Brown of Robbins; six granddaughters; two great-grandsons.-Pugh Archdale-Lucille Barnes Kirkman, 80, passed Dec. 22nd at Britthaven of Davidson. Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Dec. 26th in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Interment will be in Floral Garden Park CemeteryBorn September 7th, 1925 in cocke County, Tennessee to J.W. and Polly Phillips Barnes. On January 29, 1944 Mrs. Kirkman was married to J. “Bill” Kirkman who preceded her in death in 1996. Survived by a son, Larry Kirkman of Archdale. Grandson, Bryan Kirkman and wife, Julie of Archdale; seven great-grandchildren.- Cumby 12.23.05 Asheboro-Lillie Furr Linebarrier Blair, age 92, passed Dec. 23rd at her home. Funeral service will be Dec. 28th at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Don Hurlburt, Rev. Paul Griffin and Rev. Tim Isley officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born March 17, 1913 in Cabarrus County the daughter of George and Dessie Burleyson Furr. Preceded in death by her parents and husbands Rev. Wade V. Linebarrier and Joseph B. Blair, daughters Audrey L. Vanderburg, Gail L. Kawahara, and Rebecca L. Farlow and one grandson Dean Farlow. Survived by 3 sons, Bill Linebarrier and his wife Madeline of Asheboro, George Linebarrier and his wife Loretta of Asheboro, and Paul Linebarrier of Liberty. Son’s in law Mike Kawahara of Indianapolis, IN and Fred Farlow of Asheboro; 9 grandchildren: Lewis Ray Linebarrier of Taylorsville, Mark Linebarrier of Liberty, Douglas Linebarrier of Dobson, Leslie West, Wade Linebarrier II and his wife Pam, Chris Linebarrier and his wife Teresa, Terri Maness and her husband Randy, Freda Key and her husband James, all of Asheboro, Troy Farlow and his wife Teresa of Pace, Florida; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.-Pugh DENTON- Elsie Sills Hogan, 78, Dec. 23rd at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 27that Flat Creek Primitive Baptist Church; Elder Gene Hogan and Elder John Draper officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Widow of Treece Hogan. Surviving are sons, Leslie Hogan, Gene Hogan, Ronnie Hogan, Terry Hogan, Mark Hogan, Phil Hogan, Brian Hogan, all of Denton; daughters, Patricia Hurley and Ann Gravely, both of Denton; brother, Van Kirby Sills of Denton; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.-Briggs. Thomasville-Reva Maxine Miller Gordon, 76, passed Dec. 23rd at her residence. Funeral services will be Dec. 27th at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church; Rev. Karen Smith and the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born Sept. 6, 1929, in Randolph County, a daughter of D. Frank and Gertie Barrett Miller. On Oct. 7, 1947, she was married to Herman Lee Gordon, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1990. Preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Raleigh Steven Ward; one sister, Faye Lucille Miller; and her two brothers, Paul Miller and Franklin Miller, Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Vivian Gordon Ward and husband, Bennie, of Lexington; four sisters, Dorothy M. Kindley of Lexington, Jewell M. Dunn of Trinity, Hazel M. Dickens and husband, Carl, of Asheboro, Carol M. Briles of Thomasville; two grandsons, Bennie K. Ward Jr. and wife, Pamela, Steven Ward and wife, DeLane; and four great-grandchildren, Kylie Ward, Makayla Ward, Jeffrey Ward and Salem Ward.-Family 12.24.05 Archdale-(V)Mr. Travis (T. C.) Talbert, Jr. passed Dec. 24th at GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Dec. 28th at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Reverend Harold Shives and Reverend Dana McKim officiating. Burial will follow in the Lineberry United Methodist Church Cemetery in Denton. Born September 17, 1925 in Randolph County, a son of the late Travis C. Talbert, Sr. and Rebecca Morris Talbert. Preceded in death by a daughter, Belva Talbert Loflin. On December 29, 1945 he married the former Corrina Skeen who survives of the residence. Also surviving is a grandson, Richard Travis Hughes and wife, Christina of Archdale. Two Great-Granddaughters, Kayla D. and Autumn L. Hughes of Archdale. One brother, Olen V. Talbert and wife, Delores of Spotsylvania, VA. A special niece, Sue Barringer and husband, James of Thomasville.-Cumby 12.25.05 SEAGROVE- (V)Willis James Deaton, 81, passed Dec. 25th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 28th at Antioch Christian Church; Rev. Gerald Ward officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Edna Marley Deaton; sons, Bobby James Deaton, Rodney Lynn Deaton, Michael Neal Deaton, all of Seagrove; daughter, Dianne Burrell of Wilkesboro; sister, Daisy Johnson of Siler City; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.-Loflin SEAGROVE- Edith Paulene Morgan Davis passed Dec. 25th at her home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 29th at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church; Rev. James Brewer and the Rev. Arnold Comer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Moore County. Surviving are son, Jerry Wayne Davis of Asheboro; daughters, Dee Ann Nichols of Durham, Geraldine Boone of Seagrove; sisters, Lucille McNeill and Sudie Smith, both of Asheboro, Mary Etta Campbell of Newport News, Va., Elzora Shore of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.-Kennedy Staley-(V)Jimmy (Jim) Lewis Thomas, 71, passed Dec. 25th at his home. Funeral will be Dec. 28th at 2:00 PM at Brookdale Baptist Church, Randy Queen and Rev. Walter Jones officiating. Burial will be in Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Bear Creek. Born July 29, 1934, the son of the late Hurley F. and the late Annie (Williams) Thomas. Native of Lee County. Survived by his wife, Betty Luck Thomas; two daughters: Lisa T. Melby and husband, Charles of Siler City, NC, Teresa T. Wright and husband, Zebbie of Siler City, NC, one son: Fred L. Thomas and wife, Jennifer of Siler City, NC, one sister: Ann T. Hanchey of Beaufort, NC Grandchildren, Robyn Thomas, Erik Melby, Sarah Wright and Georgia Melby. Smith- Buckner Asheboro-(V)Ernest Franklin Lamb, age 83, passed Dec. 25th at Mariner Health Care, Asheboro. Funeral services will be Dec. 28th at 2:00 PM at Smyrna Grove Community Church. Asheboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born April 8, 1922, the son of the late William Columbus and Mary Jane Hughes Lamb. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his wife: Kate Lamb Lamb; one son: Frankie Lamb of Asheboro, NC; one daughter: Donna Legendre of Labadieville, LA ; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; one brother: Luke Lamb of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh Asheboro- Ina Voncannon Briles passed Dec. 25th. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 28t at Science Hill Friends Meeting; Rev. Lowell McNanney, Pastor Brady Morrison and Evan McElreath officiating. Burial will be in the meeting cemetery. Native of Randolph County, the widow of Kermit Briles. Surviving are daughters, Doris B. Smith, and Reita B. Perdue, both of Asheboro; son, Dwain V. Briles of Denton; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.-Ridge Greensboro-William “Bill” Thomas Millikan Sr. passed Dec. 25th at Wesley Long Community Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 28th at George Brothers Funeral Home; Steve Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Ann Millikan; son, Tommy Millikan; daughter, Donna Meador of Brown Summit; mother, Millie Millikan of Gibsonville; sister, Wilma Hadley of Greensboro; brothers, Phillip and Gary Millikan, both of Burlington; one grandson.-George Brothers. Denton- Clara Johnson Johnson, age 82, passed Dec. 25th at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service will be Dec. 28th at 2 p.m. at Calvary Gospel Church; Rev. Don Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born Nov. 11, 1923, in Randolph County to John R. Johnson and Minnie Shaw Johnson. Married to Loyd Johnson who died March 11, 2005. Also preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Lee Johnson. Survivors are son, Carl Johnson and wife, Hope, of Denton; daughters, Bunny Latham and husband, Raeford, and Jackie Harris and husband, David, all of Denton; brothers, J.R. Johnson Jr. of Trinity, Billy W. Johnson and Dwayne R. Johnson, both of Asheboro and Rev. Joe Johnson of Glendon; sisters, Lucille Vestal and Patty Arnold, both of Trinity; grandchildren, Keith Johnson, Karen Whitley, Stacy Harris, Devonna Freeman, Darrell Latham and Shannon Bean; eight great-grandchildren.-Briggs. 12.26.05 Troy-Maudie Maness Royal, age 83, passed Dec. 26th at her home. Funeral will be Dec. 29th 11:00 AM at Long Hill Baptist Church; Rev. Larry Beaver and Rev. Charles Goodman officiating. Burial will be in Long Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Born April 25, 1922 at Randolph County, NC the daughter of the late Walter and the late Minnie ( ) Maness. Preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Royal and daughter, Jo Ann Royal Livingston. Survived by one son, Ed Royal and wife, Judy of the home; one sister, Bessie Brown of Robbins; son-in-law, Sherman Livingston of Troy; grandson, Michael Williamson and wife Crystal; granddaughter, Sherry Culler and husband, Gene; great-grandsons, Wayne and Daniel Lewis; great-granddaughters, Lauren Taylor and McKenzie Williamson. -Pugh 12.27.05 Franklinville- Billy Ray Brewer, 54, passed on Dec. 27th at his residence. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Dec. 31st at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Mike Moody officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Community Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Charles R. Brewer of Franklinville; brother, Steve Brewer of Greensboro; sister, Mary Brewer of Ramseur; grandchildren, Rebecca Brewer, Melissa Brewer, Carli Brewer, Eric Brewer.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Samuel L. Patterson, 85, passed Dec. 27th at Mariner Health of Asheboro. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Dec. 30th at C.C. Hodges Funeral Home, Asheboro; Dr. Barney Trogdon officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvery Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Asheboro-Archel Clifton “Belle” Kenan, age 86, passed Dec. 27th at her home. Funeral services will be Dec. 29th at 4:00 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Jeff Nobles officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Elkin, NC. Preceded in death by her husband, Judson Glenn Kenan. Survived by her sons, Lee Kenan and his wife Linda of Morehead City, NC; Richard Kenan and his wife June of Newberry, SC; Donald B. “Bill” Kenan and his wife Ometa of Asheboro, NC; grandsons, Laine Kenan and his wife Melinda of Atlanta, GA; Kemper Kenan and his wife Anna of Greenville, SC; grandaughters, Kim Kenan of Asheboro, NC; Kelley Robertson and her husband Mike of Concord, NC; step grandson, Dickie Brooks and his wife Mary of Lexington, SC; great grandchildren, Alex Kenan and Claire Kenan both of Atlanta, GA; Will Kenan and Anna Catherine Kenan both of Greenville, SC; Tyler Robertson, Kenan Robertson, and Allie Robertson all of Concord, NC; Spencer Brooks and Paxton Brooks both of Lexington, SC; and sister, Doris Steed of Greensboro, NC. -Pugh RAMSEUR-Virtle Lee Cheek Caviness passed Dec. 27th at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 30th at Coxes Chapel United Methodist Church; Rev. Roger Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, James E. Caviness of Greensboro; sister, Glodie Spinks of Chatham County; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.-Johnson & Sons. 12.28.05 Asheboro- Betty Novelia Sparks Hill, 66, passed Dec. 28th at Randolph Hospital. Graveside will be held 1:00 p.m. Dec. 31st at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born December 30, 1938 in Guilford County a daughter to the late Thurman and Nina Way Sparks. In October of 1957, she was married to Jimmy Hill who survives of the home. Also surviving are two children: Jimmy Edward Hill and wife Deed’e of Asheboro, and Deborah Hill Rozier of Asheboro; and two grandchildren Jerry Lee Rozier, Jr. and Jodi Dawn Hill.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Virginia Johnson Webster, 73, passed Dec. 28th at her home in Asheboro. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Jan. 3rd at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home, Sedgefield Chapel, Greensboro. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park. Surviving are son, Michael Langley of Lexington; daughters, Jeri Nester of Charlotte, Ada Lataille and Donna Ellison, both of Asheboro, Ginger Stuart of Snow Camp; sisters, Cleo Hall and Nancy Moore, both of Randleman, Lucy Stone of Greensboro; brother, Preston M. Johnson of Randleman; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.-Hanes-Lineberry ASHEBORO-(V)Fred Addison Lynk, Jr., age 86, passed Dec. 28th at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service will be Jan. 2nd, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Dr. Everette Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar, N.Y., at a later date. Native of Albany, N.Y. Survived by his loving companion of 25 years, M. Doris Hoffman of Asheboro; daughter and her husband, Cathy Lynk Breen and Allan Breen of North Andover, Mass.; son and his wife, Fred A. Lynk, III and Beverley N. Lynk of West Windsor, N.J.; grandchildren, Megan Zottoli Breen of Kittery, Maine, Laura Brogan of Cape Neddick, Maine, Jennifer Breen of Key West, Fla., Katherine Lynk Wartman of Boston, Mass., Allison Lynk of New York, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Lucinda and Aidan Brogan of Cape Neddick, Maine; sister and her husband, Ruth and Jack Prince of Vestal, N.Y.-Pugh Thomasville-(V)Mr. McCoy (M.C.) Jennings Tucker, 86, passed Dec. 28th at High Point Regional Hospital. Tucker. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Dec. 30th in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point; Rev. Frank Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park.Born May 28th, 1918 in Seagrove NC, a son to the late Coy J. and Marilla Boling Tucker. On October 5th, 1946 he married the former Sarah Curlee who survives of High Point Place. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Annie London, Ruby Maske, Nettie Tucker, Katherine Epting and Ina Russell; and five brothers, John, Vellon, Bernie, Lawson and Marvin Tucker.-Cumby Robbins-(V)Carmon Carl Strider, 79, passed Dec. 28th at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 31st at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery; Rev. James Brewer officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Gary L. Strider of Ft. Hunter, Liggett, Calif., Carmon C. Strider Jr. of Asheboro; daughters, Joyce Strider of the home, Beatrice S. Cox of Burlington, Carol S. Rhine of Aberdeen; brothers, Rankin Strider of Carthage, Delton Strider of Troy; sisters, Carrie S. Cox of Troy, Mary S. Brewer of Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren.-Kennedy HAGERSTOWN, Md.— Arthur Owen Bean, 81, passed Dec. 28th at Washington County Hospital. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Dec. 31st at Christ Lutheran Church; Rev. Thomas L. Perry officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Mary Bean; sons, Fredrick Bean of Carlisle, Pa., Douglas Bean of Charlotte; four grandchildren.-Minnich 12.29.05 ASHEBORO-Fran Evelyn Callicutt Harris, 62, passed Dec. 29th at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Jan. 1st, 2006 at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. Bob Moore officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Montgomery County, the widow of Jimmy M. Harris. Surviving are daughter, Lisa Boling Spencer of Sophia; son, Clinton Harris of Asheboro; sister, Madeline C. Isaacs of Sophia; brothers, Roger Callicutt of Biscoe, Larry Callicutt of Star, June Callicutt of Candor; five grandchildren.-Ridge Greensboro-Bessie M. Thornburg, 93, passed Dec. 29th. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Dec. 30th at Lakeview Memorial Park; Rev. Glenn Griffiths officiating. Born in Randolph County, May 15, 1912, to Oscar and Deborah Moore Pierce, spouse to the late Joe Walser Thornburg. Survived by her nephew, Larry Thornburg and wife, Theresa, of Asheboro; her caregiver and friend, Gail Jarvis and husband, Don, Donald L., Kim, and Crystal Jarvis; special friends, Carol and Dwayne Townson, Margie Lyles and Jerry Rollins; several nieces, nephews and friends.- Lambeth-Troxler ASHEBORO-Maxine Williams Sawyer, 73, passed Dec. 29th at Universal Health Care of Ramseur. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Jan. 1st 2006, at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughters, Janice Kennedy of Asheboro, Barbara Morrow of Forest City; son, Johnny Sawyer of Asheboro; sister, Fleta Mathews of Robbins; brother, Jack Williams of Asheboro; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.-Pugh 12.30.05 SOPHIA-(V)Mr. Ray Tate Stanley, 81, of Sophia, passed Dec. 30th, 2005, at Graybriar Nursing Home in Randolph County. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Jan. 4th at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service Chapel; Reverend Scott Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. Born in Guilford County, April 15, 1924, to Roy G. and Maggie Tate Stanley. Preceded in death by four brothers, a grandson and two great-grandsons. Survived by his wife, Naomi Stanley; daughters, Beverly Stanley Campbell of the home, Darlene Stanley Beal and husband, James, of Greensboro, and Barbara Stanley Eanes and husband, Scott, of Jamestown; sons, Talmadge Stanley and wife, Bettie, of Greensboro, Ray David Stanley and wife, Brenda, of McLeansville, and Randy Stanley and wife, Susan, of Greensboro; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 35 great- grandchildren.-Laambeth-Troxler ASHEBORO-(V)John Thomas Allred, 78, passed Dec. 30th at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Jan. 2nd, 2006, at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro; Dr. John S. Rogers and the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County Surviving are wife, Mozelle Hare Allred of Asheboro; sons, Ben Allred of Florence, S.C., Eric Allred of Charlotte; sister, Betty Cox of Asheboro; brother, Bill Allred of Asheboro; four granddaughters.- Pugh ASHEBORO- Emily Jane Graves Callicutt, 93, passed Dec. 30th at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2006, at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. D.C. Sullivan and Rev. Joe Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Callicutt Memorial Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, the widow of Valon L. Callicutt. Surviving are sons, Richard Graves of Denton, James Lewis Callicutt of Troy; sisters, Elbia Bullins and Carrie Vuncannon, both of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 41 great-great- grandchildren.-Ridge Archdale-Pastor Howard “Buddy” Gray George, Jr. 53 passed Dec.30th at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Jan. 1st, 2006, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale officiated by Rev. Andrew Fletcher. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery.Born August 23, 1952 in Guilford County a son to Howard Gray George Sr. and Ruby Elkes George. On August 21, 1971 he married the former Esther Martin who survives of the home. Also surviving is his mother Ruby George of Sophia; two sons: Howard Gray George III and wife Heather of Trinity, and Martin George and wife Sally of Thomasville; two sisters: Teena Todd and husband Allen of High Point, and Julia George of Sophia; a brother Paul George and wife Sharon of Sophia; and Pop’s grandchildren Gabriel Gray George, Sarah Louise George, Riley Grace George, and Henry Martin George.- Cumby Ramseur- Ollie Key Cox, 90, of Ramseur. passed Dec. 30th at Care View Rest Home in Snow Camp. Funeral will be Jan. 3rd, 3006, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Ramseur; Dr. Charles Fleshman and Rev. Justus MeKeel officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of Surry County. Preceded in death by her husband James C. Cox, parents, Alexander and Clara Jones Key and 5 Brothers and 2 Sisters. Surviving, daughters & son-in-laws, Faye & Jerry Payne, of Graham; Patricia & Harvey Mitchell of Clearwater, Florida. Grandchildren, Steven Mitchell; Teresa Pitts; Rory Kuhns; Patsy Isley 10 Great Grandhildren. ASHEBORO- Eleanor Lee Burge Spoon Rouse, 74, passed Dec. 30th at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Jan. 3rd, 2006, at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. Jeff Lamb and Pastor Scott Willard officiating. Burial will be in New Union UMC Cemetery. native of Richmond, Va., the widow of Joel L. Spoon Sr. Surviving are husband, William J. “Bill” Rouse of the home; daughters, Donna Sykes of Wichita Falls, Texas, Doris Yanuzzi of Franklinville, Peggy Buchanan of Carterville, Ga.; son, Sgt. Maj. Joel L. Spoon Jr. of Germany; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild.-Ridge 12.31.05 Mrs. Bonnie Jean Gulledge Hendrix, 72, passed Dec. 31st at her residence. Funeral services will be Jan. 4th, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery Born February 19, 1933 in High Point a daughter to the late Wilson Horace Gulledge and Opal Echols Gulledge. Married to Lloyd Hendrix who preceded her in death, also preceding her in death was her son Donny Hendrix. Surviving are three daughters, Linda Hofmann and her husband, George of Winston-Salem, Renee Miel and Cynthia Dinkins and her husband, Wendle both of Trinity. Grandchildren, Chris Hofmann, Lynette Hofmann, Donny Lloyd Hendrix and Ashley M. Hendrix and her close companion, James Coltrane.-Cumby ASHEBORO-(V)Wilton Morris Craven, 70, passed Dec. 31st, 2005, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2006, at Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. J. C. Miles and the Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow in West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born on July 13, 1935 in Randolph County to Roland and Elizabeth Harrelson Craven. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Christine Craven. Survived by his daughter, Robin Craven Moffitt and husband Allen of Asheboro; sister, Oteia Craven Hill and husband David of Asheboro; brother, Rev. Avon Craven, pastor of State Street Church of God in Greensboro and his wife Donna of Asheboro; grandson, Matthew Aaron Moffitt; and grand-dogs, Willie, Sophie and Luke. -Ridge ASHEBORO-(V)John Avery Johnson, 82, passed Dec. 31st, 2005, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service will be Jan. 4th, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Thomas Denny officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Born in Guilford County on Aug. 21, 1923, to Harrison and Maggie Mills Johnson. Surviving are his son, Tim Johnson and wife, Katherine, of Asheboro; sisters, Betty Stevens, Alma Reece, both of Randleman; grandchildren, Jared Johnson, Kaysi Johnson, Lynsi Johnson; and great-grandchild, Canaan Covington.-Ridge Thomasville-Lillie Lackey Everhart, 92, of Mt. Vista Nursing Center, passed Dec. 31st, 2005, in the nursing center. Funeral service was held Jan. 3rd, 2006, at First United Methodist Church; Rev. Mark Mashburn OSL and Rev. Marsden Kitley OSL officiated. Interment was in Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point. Born April 3, 1913, in Randolph County.- J.C. Green & Sons.