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1.1.2009

LIBERTY- Nicholas William Varsamis, 17, passed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at 
Alamance Regional Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 
2009 at Cane Creek Friends Meeting in Snow Camp, with Alvin Powell and Mark 
A. Tope officiating. Surviving are mother, Rhonda Cox of Liberty; father, 
Bill Nicholas Varsamis of Asheboro; sister, Michelle Cox of Liberty; brother, 
Terry Ferguson of Liberty; grandmothers, Marcella Miller and Betty Varsamis; 
great-grandmother, Virginia Weeks; stepbrothers, Brandon and Gabriel Osborne, 
both of Asheboro; stepsister, Haley Osborne of Asheboro.-Lolfin 

ASHEBORO-Louise Poole Crouse, age 79, passed Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 
Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Wake: Saturday, January 3, 2009 
from 11:30 - 12:30PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Graveside service Saturday, 
January 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM; Dr. Mark J. Key officiating. Burial will be in 
Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.Born February 23, 1929 the daughter of Clinard 
Harrison and Betty (Wallace) Poole. Native of Asheboro; preceded in death by 
her husband: Rev. Kenneth Dewey Crouse and her brother: Phillip C. Poole. 
Survived by two sisters: Delores P. Burton and Hilda P. Pickett both of 
Asheboro, NC-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Mary Lou Gregson, age 78, passed Thursday, January 1, 2009. wake: 
Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 6 - 8 pm at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral 
services Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of 
Randleman; Rev. Chris Heppding and Rev. Ken Helser officiating. Burial will 
be in Randolph Memorial Park. Born on August 16, 1930 in Randleman, NC to 
Dennis and Mazie Pugh Moser. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband 
Charles Lee Gregson (m. November 1949); her son, Dale Lee Gregson, and her 
sisters, Carmon Moser Routh and Peggy Moser Bass. Survived by her sons, 
Andrew Gregson and his wife Dustie of Sophia, NC, David Scott Gregson of 
Archdale, NC; grandchildren, Luke, Cole and Jacob Gregson.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Ollie Fox Buckner, 99, passed Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Universal 
Health Care Of Ramseur, Ramseur. Wake: One hour before the service at the 
church. Funeral Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Rocky River Baptist 
Church in Siler City; Rev. Greg W. Burriss officiating. Burial will follow in 
Rocky River Baptist Cemetery. Born November 24, 1909 the daughter of William 
Moore and Emma Edwards Fox. Native of Chatham County; preceded in death by 
her husband, Aubrey Buckner. The family wishes to express special thanks to 
the staff of Universal Health Care of Ramseur for all their time and efforts 
in the care of Mrs. Ollie. Survived by three daughters: Colleen B. Sykes of 
Siler City, NC, Wanda B. Hicks of Franklinton, NC, Katy B. Sturkie of 
Winston- Salem, NC and six sons: Doyle Buckner of Dameron, MD, Donald Buckner 
of Greensboro, NC, Gilbert Buckner of Ramseur, NC, Ed Buckner of Concord, NC, 
Ormand Buckner of Naracoorte, South Australia,Jerry Buckner of Greensboro, 
NC; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren and sixteen 
great-great grandchildren.-Pugh 

1.2.2009 

RAMSEUR-Forrest Lee Grant, 90, passed Friday, January 2, 2009 at Moses H. 
Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. wake: One hour before main service. 
Funeral Services, 2 pm, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home 
Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Maxton Craven officiating. Burial will be in the Edward 
Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery, Siler City. Native of Davidson County, Tenn. 
Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Jean Laughlin of Thomasville, sons, Phil A. 
Grant of Asheboro, Donnie Grant, of Ramseur, sister, Ethel Heffner, of 
Okeechobee, Fla., ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.-Loflin 

RANDLEMAN-Adelaide Helen HanCock, age 92, passed Friday, January 2, 2009 at 
her home. Wake: Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral 
Home in Randleman. Funeral Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:00 am at Midway 
Wesleyan Church, Randleman; Rev. J. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will 
follow in the church cemetery. Born April 18, 1916 in Douglas, GA the 
daughter of Nathaniel Thomas and Rebecca Jane (Purvis) Douglas. Preceded in 
death by her husband: John HanCock: and a brother: Nathaniel T. HanCock. 
Survived by three daughters: Elaine Lundy and her husband, Clifford of 
Randleman, Margaret Boyd and her husband, Roy of Charlotte, and Maxine Durham 
of Greensboro, two sons: Wayne HanCock and Douglas HanCock and his wife, 
Melody all of Randleman, grandson, Michael HanCock of the home, 9 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, neice, Judy Baker and her family of 
Sophia-Pugh 

TRINITY-Sylvia Pearl Chaney Warren, 74 passed Friday, January 02, 2009 at her 
residence following a brief illness. Wake: 6 until 8, Saturday, January 3, 
2009 at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral will be 2:00 pm 
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Fairview United Methodist Church; Rev. Joyce H. 
Bunn and Rev. Bobby Swain. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born 
July 18, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia, daughter of the late Theodore 
Roosevelt and Ora Della Frye Chaney. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman 
Austin Warren, Sr. (m. September 7, 1952) passed on January 23, 1995. Also 
preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Survivors include three 
daughters, Ellen Bray and Connie Warren Todd both of Thomasville, and Nancy 
Caroll and husband, Donnie of Greensboro; two sons, Austin Warren and wife, 
Deborah of Denton, and David Warren and wife, Mickie of Thomasville; nine 
grandchildren, Lee Fields, Lisa Matney, Mark Warren, Susan Smith, Warren 
Todd, David Warren, II, Matthew Carroll, Heather Adkins and Eliza Warren; and 
11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Magdalene Foster 
of Thomasville and Brenda Clifton and husband, Ray of Archdale; and a 
brother, Allen Chaney and wife, Gail of Mt. Airy.-Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Jean Apple Laughlin, age 67, passed Friday, January 2, 2009 at 
Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Wake: Sunday, January 4, 2009 
from 6-8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral Monday, January 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM 
at Friendship Baptist Church in Randleman; Rev. Rex Pollard officiating. 
Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born September 5, 
1941 the daughter of Loston F. and Dorothy Haithcox Apple. Native of Randolph 
County; preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Apple. Survived by 
her husband: William Laughlin; one son: Keith Laughlin of Randleman, NC; 
daughter & son in law, Monta Laughlin and Randy Hussey of Randleman, NC; 
granddaughter and husband, Amy Hussey and Nick McKee of Asheboro, NC; 
grandson and his wife, Jason and Danielle Hussey of Randleman, NC; grandson 
and his wife, Brandon and Jennifer Laughlin of Asheboro, NC; great 
grandchildren: Tanner McGee, Kamrin Hussey, Login Laughlin, and Aislyn 
Laughlin-Pugh 

JAMESTOWN-Wakako Iida Routh, age 80, passed Friday, January 2, 2009 at Adams 
Farm Living and Rehabilitation, Jamestown, NC. Wake: Monday, January 5, 2009 
from 6-8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman. Graveside service Tuesday, 
January 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Jeff Joyce 
officiating. Born April 29, 1928 the daughter of Keizaburo and Mie (Yoshie) 
Iida. Native of Japan; preceded in death by her husband James H. Routh in 
Japan. Survived by brother-in-law: Larry Routh of Franklinville, NC; sister-
in-law: Helen Jarrett of Franklinville, NC; sister-in-law: Blanche Allred of 
Randleman, NC; sister-in-law: Ruby Routh of Randleman, NC; sister-in-law and 
her husband: Mary and Dale Inman of Randleman, NC; sister-in-law: Dianne 
Routh of Randleman, NC; brother-in-law and his wife: R. P. and Ruby Routh of 
Greensboro, NC; brother-in-law and his wife: Frank and Sondra Routh of 
Asheboro, NC; and several special nieces and nephews.-Pugh 

ALTAVISTA, VA-William Harrison Briles Jr., 87, formerly of Altavista, passed 
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Avante of Lynchburg.Graveside service will be held 
at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at New Bethel United Methodist Church 
Cemetery; Rev. Jim Brown officiating. Born May 19, 1921, in Randolph County, 
N.C., a son of the late William Harrison Briles Sr. and Alberta Lassiter 
Briles. Preceded in death by a sister, Essie Briles Walker; two brothers, 
Ernest M. Briles and Garland W. "Tang" Briles; and a niece, Judy Faye Walker. 
Survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Bailey Briles of Hurt; brother-in-law, 
Robert T. Walker Sr., of Hurt; two nephews, Ronald C. Briles and Robert T. 
"Bobby" Walker Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Hurt; and one niece, Nancy Walker 
Dalton and her husband, Aaron, of Richmond. 

HIGH POINT-Samuel Worth Myers, age 97, passed January 2, 2009 at Pennybyrn at 
Maryfield. Funeral services Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Sechrest 
Funeral Chapel; Reverend Chris Fitzgerald and the Reverend Dr. Howard G. 
Allred officiating. Interment in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born in 
Randolph County on July 24, 1911 to Alvin Scott Myers and Ada Williams Myers. 
Preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings: John Clifford Myers Sr., 
Lillian Myers Walker, Lula Myers Kindley, Essie Myers Ferguson, Charlie 
Raymond Myers, Lucy Myers Cranford, and Ella Hazel Myers who died in her 
infancy.Surviving are his wife, Olive Elizabeth Hutchins (m. Aug. 16, 1938); 
two daughters, Christine Myers Chidester and Sara Ann Myers Miller, both of 
High Point; one son, Walter Scott Myers and wife, Brenda of Matawan, NJ; four 
grandchildren: Walter Scott Myers, Jr. of NJ, Kenneth Robert Myers of 
Charlottesville, VA, Melissa Hope Myers of NJ, Leon Irvin Chidester, III of 
High Point; and one brother, Louis Wade Myers of Thomasville.-Sechrest 

1.3.2009 

1.4.2009 

LIBERTY-John Adson Patterson, 91, passed January 4, 2009 at Randolph Hospital 
in Asheboro. Wake: 7 PM to 9 PM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Loflin 
Funeral Home. Funeral Services, 11 AM, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Whites 
Chapel United Methodist Church, Liberty; Rev. Edward Tapper, Rev. Buddy Smith 
officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: 
Daughter, Linda P. Humble and husband Clyde of Liberty, grandchildren, Scotty 
Humble and wife Nina, of Erect, William Humble and wife Jamie, of Liberty, 
Mae Humble Ritter and husband Billy, of Liberty, great grandchild, Andy 
Ritter.-Loflin 

FRANKLINVILLE-Edward Lee Wallace, 85, passed January 4, 2009 at Clapps 
Nursing Home in Asheboro. Wake: 6 pm to 8 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 
Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 11 am, Wednesday, January 7, 
2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Danielle Hammett and Rev. Eric 
Johnson officiating. Burial at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Dry Forks, 
Va. Survivors: daughter, Sue Wallace Saunders and her husband, Thomas, of 
Franklinville, sister, Elizabeth Midkiff, of Greensboro, brother, Paul 
Wallace and his wife, Mary, of Franklinville, grandchildren, Scott Saunders 
and his wife, Jana, of Franklinville; Mark Saunders and his wfie, Marcia, of 
Winston Salem.-Loflin 

RAMSEUR-Ora Parks Hardin, 84, passed Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 6 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Loflin 
Funeral Home, Ramseur,Funeral Services, 3 pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 
Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ramseur; Rev. Charles Lindquist and 
Rev. Dana Wooten officiating. Burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur. 
Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her parents, George H. Parks 
and Mary Petty Parks and also by her sons, Thad Hardin and infant, Coy Donald 
Hardin. Survivors: husband, C. T. Hardin, of the home, sons, Ron Hardin and 
Tom Hardin and his wife, Debbie, all of Greensboro, Joe Hardin, of Ramseur, 
sisters, Rebecca P. York, of Ramseur, Patricia P. May, of Greensboro, four 
grandchildren.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO- Richard Roy Pugh, 94, passed Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Universal 
Health Care of Ramseur. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 
the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Burton King officiating. Burial 
will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County Surviving 
are wife, Edith Osborne Pugh; daughters, Hilda P. Handley and Sandra Williams 
Reese, both of Asheboro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Pugh 

LIBERTY-John Adson Patterson, 91, passed Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 
Whites Chapel United Methodist Church in Liberty; Rev. Edward Tapper and the 
Rev. Buddy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 
Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Linda P. Humble of 
Liberty; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.-Loflin 

1.5.2009 

ARCHDALE-Margaret Kessler Walker, 84, passed Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 in High 
Point Regional. No services. Born April 18, 1924 in Guilford County; a 
daughter of Arthur and Gladys Nix Kessler. Surviving are her husband, Odis B. 
Walker; daughter Judi Morris Farlow and husband Joel of Trinity, a son Keith 
Morris and wife Judy of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., step son Leroy Walker of 
Trinity. step daughters Brenda Luther of High Point,and Glenda Voight of 
Raleigh, sisters Frances Snipes of Danville, Va., and Becky Varner of High 
Point, a brother Julius Kessler of Concord, a grandchild Jodi Huggins and 
husband Matt of Brevard, great grandchildren Chloe and Ethan Huggins. Mrs. 
Walker was preceded in death by a son Richard Morris and a brother Arhtur 
Kessler.-Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Maude Irene Nelson, 85, passed Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral Friday, January 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel; Rev. Don Hurlburt and Rev. Alvin Newcomb officiating. Burial will 
follow at Country Holiness Cemetery, Randleman. Born March 4, 1923 the 
daughter of Samson and Dreusella (Harvell) Laughlin. Native of Randolph 
County; preceded in death by her husband, Allen F. Nelson. Survived by one 
daughter: Janice Nelson Haffly of San Antonio, TX and two sons: Allen Nelson 
of the home and Paul Nelson of Staley, NC. 3 grandchildren and 4 great 
grandchildren -Pugh 

ASHEBORO- Robert James Singiser, age 71, passed Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial Service to be held later. Native of 
Philadelphia, Pa. Survived by his daughter, Kathi Fogleman and her husband, 
Craig, of Ramseur; granddaughter, Keirstin Fogleman; sister, Patricia 
Schroder of Malvern, Pa.; nephews, Michael Schroder, Donald Schroder and 
David Schroder.-Pugh 

1.6.2009 

LIBERTY- James Julius Poe, 83, passed Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at his home. 
Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home 
Chapel; Rev. Clifford Williams officiating. Burial will be at Love’s Creek 
Baptist Church in Siler City. Surviving are wife, Elizabeth Poe of the home; 
son, John “Buddy” Poe of Staley; stepson, Paul Lucas of Stoneville; four 
step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren.-Loflin 

RANDLEMAN-Ricky Scott Efird, age 53, passed Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service to be held later. Born February 
3, 1955 in High Point, NC the son of Dwight O. and Ethel M. (Welch) Efird. 
Survived by friends, Danny and Rhonda Davis and J.C and Jessie Wood all of 
Randleman.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Lillie Crotts Ennis, 92, passed January 6th, 2009 at High Point 
Regional Hospital. Wake: 6-8 pm Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Cumby Family 
Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 
2009 at Mt. Pleasant Community Church; Rev. Brent Tysinger officiating. 
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born January 1st, 1917 in 
Randolph County, a daughter to Thomas and Roanna Loflin Crotts. Preceded in 
death by her husband, James Robert in 2004. Also preceded in death by nine 
brothers and sisters. Surviving is a daughter, Doris Cromer and husband Tommy 
of Trinity; two grandchildren, Teresa Johnson and husband John of Trinity and 
Tony Cromer and wife Lora of Trinity; four great grandchildren, Christy Alley 
and husband Will of Norfolk VA, Amanda Austin and husband Daniel of Archdale, 
Jennifer Cromer of Trinity and Kellie Johnson of Trinity; one great great 
grandchild, Owen Robert Alley and three brothers.-Cumby 

1.7.2009 

SOPHIA-Robert "Bob" Burton Marsh, 79, passed Wednesday, January 07, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6 until 8 pm on Thursday, 
January 8, 2009. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009, at the 
Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Reece Wall officiating. Burial will follow at 
Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Guilford County, born August 20, 
1929, the son of the late Charles and Mabel Davis Marsh. Survivors include 
his wife, Bronnia "Bonnie" Bowers Marsh, of the home; sons, Richard Marsh and 
wife, Becky, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ken Marsh and wife, Shelby, of Sophia, 
Mickey Marsh and wife, Sonya, of Randleman; sister, Dot Bost and husband, 
Jimmy, of Archdale; brothers, Jackie Marsh and wife, Bertha, of Randleman, 
John Benson Marsh, of Asheboro, grandchildren, Courtney Marsh, Ryan Marsh, 
Amanda Deaton, Jamie Perez, Joshua Marsh,; eight great grandchildren.-Ridge 

SOPHIA-David Junior Fowler, 56, passed Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital. Wake: 6:30 until 8:00, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at the funeral 
home. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 in the chapel of 
Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Donnie Lunsford officiating. 
Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born October 
6, 1952 in Whiteville, son of David and Virginia Fowler; preceded in death by 
his father David Kelly Fowler, and his twin brothers, Ronald and Donald 
Fowler. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn B. Fowler of the home; his 
mother, Virginia Fowler of Loris, SC; four children, Dale Fowler of 
Thomasville, Kristie Way and husband, Stephen of Whitsett, Tasha Page and 
husband, Justin of High Point, and Dawn Fowler of Loris, SC; three 
grandchildren, Timmy Teal, II, Dillon Teal and Destiny Page. He is also 
survived by two sisters, Louise Buffkin and Gloria Livingston both of Loris, 
SC; and two brothers, James Fowler of Sophia and Curtis Fowler of Houston, 
TX.-Cumby 

WALKERTOWN - Annie Moore Quick, 87, passed Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at 
Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 
10, 2009, at the Frank Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel; Rev. William 
Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory in 
Walkertown.Born in Randolph County on November 1, 1921, to Charles O. and 
Annie Foster Moore. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer 
Quick; her sisters, Eva Smith and Lucy Moore; and a brother, Worth Moore. She 
is survived by six children, a daughter, Brenda Q. Rumple and husband, 
William of Ronda, NC, and five sons, Eugene Quick and wife, Barbara, Tommy 
Quick, Donald Quick and wife, Gloria, all of Walkertown, Roger Quick of 
Tobaccoville, and Phillip Quick and wife, Janice of Yadkinville; a sister, 
Charlotte Key and husband, Willie of Asheboro; nine grandchildren; and 
eighteen great grandchildren. - 

TRINITY-Erphie Blackman Honeycutt, 96, passed Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 
the GrayBrier Nursing Center. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, 
January 9, 2009 at Trinity Cemetery; Rev. Grayson L. King officiating. Born 
June 28, 1912 in Sampson County, son of the late John Henry and Rovenie 
Porter Honeycutt. Preceded in death by his wife, Macie Younts in 1992 (m. 
November 5, 1930). Survivors include two children, Phyllis Leonard and 
husband, Klynt of Lexington, and Mary Jane Hayworth and husband, Bob of 
Archdale; four grandchildren, Amanda Leonard, Joel Leonard, Jeffrey Leonard 
and Hunter Hayworth.-Cumby 

1.8.2009 

ASHEBORO-Samuel Milton Henley, age 92, passed Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital. Wake: Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at 
Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM at 
the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Schwartz and Rev. Jeff Harlow 
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Asheboro; preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ledwell Henley. Survived by 
his sons, Stephen Henley and his wife Janet of Asheboro, NC; Phillip Henley 
and his wife Linda of Asheboro, NC; daughters, Martha H. Conley of Asheboro, 
NC, Judy H. Surratt of Randleman, NC; Brenda H. Davidson and her husband 
Jerome of Asheboro, NC; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great 
great grandchild; and sister, Hilda Prefontaine of Greensboro, NC.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Thomas M. "Tommy" Maness, Jr., age 66, passed Thursday, January 8, 
2009 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Wake: Saturday, January 
10, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral will be Sunday, 
January 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Cross Road Baptist Church; Pastor Johnny R. 
Henderson officiating. Burial in Huldah Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. 
Born July 31, 1942 the son of Thomas M. and Esta Harvell Maness. Native of 
Guilford County. Survived by his wife: Diane Moffitt Maness; daughter and her 
husband, Melinda M. and Steven Owens of Asheboro, NC; son and his wife, T. 
Scott and Melanie Maness of Wake Forest, NC; 4 grandchildren; mother: Esta 
Harvell Maness of Asheboro, NC; and one sister: Faye M. Yow of Seagrove, NC.-
Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Ruth Deese Langley Burgess, 69, passed Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 6 PM to 8 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2009 
at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 2 PM, Sunday, January 11, 
2009 at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, Ramseur; Rev. Paul Griffin and Rev. 
Monty Barker officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Native 
of West End, NC.Survivors: husband, Hoyt Burgess, of the home, daughter, 
Teresa Craven and her husband, Chris, of Hope Mills, sons, Michael Langley 
and his wife, Candi, of Snow Camp, Mark Langley, of Staley, step-daughter, 
Pam Burgess Brown and her husband, Gary, of Folly Beach, SC, step-sons, Jeff 
Burgess and his wife, Barbara, of Ramseur and Wayne Burgess, of Ramseur, 
grandchildren, Adam Craven and Caitlin Craven, both of Hope Mills, Tori 
Langley and Michaela Langley, both of Snow Camp, Cory Brown and Eric Brown, 
both of Folly Beach, SC, Kylie Burgess and Rachel Burgess, both of Ramseur.-
Loflin 

1.9.2009 

SOPHIA- Ronald Dale Pugh, 50, passed Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Wake Forest 
University Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Funeral will be Sunday, 
Jan. 11, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Marlboro Friends Meeting; Rev. John H. Sides 
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, 
Diane Hilliard Pugh; one daughter, Tiffany Pugh, and one son, Tyler Pugh, 
both of the home; his parents, Sue and Bun Pugh of Sophia, and one brother, 
Scott Pugh of Winston-Salem.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Calvin Loron Adams, 64, passed Friday, January 9, 2009, at his 
residence. Graveside Services, 11 am, Monday, January 12, 2009 at Sunset 
Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur; J. C. Adams officiating. Native of Horry County, 
S.C. Survivors: sons, J. C. Adams, of Asheboro, Kendall Adams, mother, Isabel 
Jones Adams, of Conway, SC, sisters, Wanda Tompkins, Iris Vereen and Dawn 
Todd, all of Conway, SC, brother, Michael Adams, of Conway, SC, one 
granddaughter.-Loflin 

TRINITY-Barbara Cooper Coffey, 66 passed Friday, January 09, 2009 at her 
residence. Wake: Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 6 until 8 pm at Cumby Family 
Funeral Service in Archdale. Graveside services 3:00 pm Sunday, Janaury 11, 
2009 at Floral Garden Memorial Park; Reverend Bobby Loving officiating. Born 
December 21, 1942 in High Point, daughter of the late William Cooper and 
Dorothy Thomas. Survivors include three children, Penny Kirkland and husband 
Matthew of High Point, Steve Kirkland and wife Annette of Germanton, and 
Billy Harrelson of the home; one sister Geraldine Cooper Barger of High 
Point; four granddaughters, five great granddaughters and one great grandson; 
one niece and one nephew.-Cumby 

ASHEBORO-Mary Magdalene Spencer Tucker, 86, passed Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, 
at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mark Spencer and the Rev. Clay Davis 
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Born on Sept. 8, 
1922, in Rockingham County, N.C., the daughter of the late Alford Alex 
Spencer and the late Alma Manuel Spencer. Preceded in death by her husband, 
Elsie Bryant Tucker, son, Ralph L. Tucker; brothers, Alford Spencer Jr., 
Walter Lewis Spencer; sisters, Dale Spencer and Doris Beauchamp. Survivors 
include her children, Charles Tucker and his wife, Linda, of Asheboro, 
Phyllis Spencer of Ramseur, Imogene Mills, Carolyn Brown and husband, J. C., 
Rita Spencer, all of Asheboro; sisters, Pearl Feree of Asheboro, Peggy 
Williams of Seagrove, Shurby Cagle of Star, Linda Weatherly, of Alfreda, Ga.; 
brothers, Bill Spencer of Seagrove, Sam Spencer of Winston-Salem; 
grandchildren, Donald Tucker, Cindy Chriscoe, Roxanna Barker, Betty Milligan, 
Chuck Tucker, Darrell Spencer, Beth McDuffie, Tim Mills; 17 great-
grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.-Ridge 

1.10.2009 

RAMSEUR-James Marcell Jester, 82, passed Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday, January 12, 2009 
at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 2 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 
2009 at First Baptist Church of Ramseur; Dr. Charles Fleshman, Rev. L. T. 
Wilkins, Rev. Justus McKeel officiating. Burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery, 
Ramseur. Born in High Point; preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Bales, 
sister, Faye Dean Jester, brother, Bernard H. Jester and sisters-in-laws, 
Winnie Jester and Darlene Jester. Survivors: wife, Margaret White Jester, of 
the home, daughter, Therese Jester, of Ramseur, son, J. Brent Jester and wife 
Donna, of Ramseur, brothers, Howard R. Jester and wife Barbara White Jester, 
of Las Vegas, NV., Denver A. Jester, of Elizabeth City, grandchildren, 
Felicia Barlow and husband Brian, of Asheboro, Austin Bales, of Manahawkin, 
NJ, Madyson B. Jester, of Ramseur, James Wyatt Jester, of Ramseur, great 
grandchild, Gavin James Barlow, of Asheboro, Numerous Nieces and Nephews-
Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Bobby Darrell York, 65, passed Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at 
Pleasant Ridge Church cemetery in Ramseur; Dr. Ron Hamilton officiating. 
Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Lisa Dawn York of Ramseur; 
brother, Jimmy T. York of Ramseur.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Cornelia Lefler Hamilton, 76, passed Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Wake: 
Monday, January 12, 2009 from 6 - 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday, 
January 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Adrian Pugh 
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Born October 5, 
1932 in Stanley County, NC, daughter of the late Bill and Bertha (Springer) 
Lefler. Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Eugene (Gene) Hamilton; 
daughter, Wanda H. Hicks; sister, Bertha Maness; and brothers, Harry E. 
Lefler and Newby Lefler of Kannapolis. Survived by her Daughter & her 
husband: Donna and Terry Hollady of Ramseur, NC; Son & his wife: Ronnie Lewis 
and Connie Hamilton of Asheboro, NC; Grandchildren: Kevin and Barry Hamilton, 
Jeff and Richard Hollady, Brian and Brittney Hicks, and Derrick and Dennis 
Allen; Great Grandchildren: Emily Hamilton, Jessica Hollady, Mason and Shalon 
Hicks, Kameron Leake, Casey Hamilton, Edward Smith, Garrett, Katie, Joshua, 
Jessica and Grayson Allen, Sister: Ann W. Langley of Franklin, TN.-Pugh 

1.11.2009 

ASHEBORO-Judith Mae “DeDe” Wilkins Williamson, 62, passed Sunday, January 11, 
2009 at her home. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on 
Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 
2009, at Oakwood Park Baptist Church; Rev. Mike Nixon and the Rev. Danny 
Hosler officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Lee’s 
Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC. Born on August 15, 
1946 in Durham, NC, daughter of the late Luther and Hazel Wilkins; preceded 
in death by her sister, Janice Gray. Surviving son, Rev. Timothy Lee Fonner 
and wife, Christina, of Sophia; sister, Peggy Wilkins, of Clayton; grandson, 
PVT Christopher Fonner, of Asheboro; brother-in-law, Wilbur Gray; of Concord; 
nieces, Sharyn Smith of Clayton, Lisa AdCock, of Charlotte; nephews, Will 
Steed, of Clayton, Kelly Gray, Todd Gray, both of Charlotte; and several 
great nieces and nephews.-Ridge 

DENTON-Rev. Warren Ernest Pierce, 87, passed Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at 
Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Wake: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 
13, 2009 at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, 
January 14, 2009 at Community Baptist Church; Rev. Brian Workman and the Rev. 
Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Walter's Grove Baptist 
Church cemetery. Born May 21, 1921, in Randolph County to Ernest Lafayette 
and Lillie Henderson Jackson Pierce. Preceded in death by his parents; 
brothers Everett G. Pierce and Ralph T. Pierce; and sisters Glenna Blizard 
Taylor and Eva Jane Hill. Survived by his wife Oleene Gallimore Pierce 
(m.Dec. 14, 1941); four children, Zelda P. Willard of Floyd, Va., Brenda P. 
Wicker and her husband, Mack, of Randleman, Phillip L. Pierce and his wife, 
Donna, of Denton and Joy P. Leonard and her husband, Mark, of Lexington; six 
grandchildren, Melanie W. Ratcliff and her husband, James, of Floyd, Va., L. 
Allen Willard and his wife, Susan, of Riner, Va., Kelly J. Wicker and his 
wife, Tina, of Cedar Falls, Tony P. Pierce of Denton, Stacy R. Wicker and his 
wife, Rosemary, of Cedar Falls and Jeremy M. Wicker of Randleman; three 
great-grandchildren, Rusty A. Moore, Nicholas J. Willard and Ashley N. 
Willard of Riner, Va. Also surviving are brothers Troy H. Pierce and his 
wife, Doris, of Lexington, Tiras C. Pierce of Thomasville, Elwood Pierce and 
his wife, Josephine, of Albemarle and Lacy E. Pierce and his wife, Inez, of 
Asheboro; a sister-in-law, Barbara L. Pierce of Archdale; and several nieces 
and nephews.-Briggs 

RAMSEUR-Lacy Cheek passed Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. Funeral service will be 2 
p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Oakland Baptist Church, Ramseur. Burial 
will be in the Oakland-McCrary Cemetery. Surviving are sisters, Sarah Bailey 
of Liberty and Ruth Ann Pulley of Asheboro; foster son, Dwight Thomas of 
Siler City.-Kimes 

ASHEBORO-Debbie Marie Clark Strider, age 51, passed Sunday, January 11, 2009 
at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service Thursday, January 15, 2009 
at 5:00 pm at North Asheboro Church of God. Native of Pasadena, California; 
preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Darrell Strider. Survived by her 
son, Jody Strider of Asheboro; mother, Lois Marie Wilson Clark of Asheboro; 
sisters, Rhonda Davis of Randleman, Cindy Owenby and Pamela Salyers of 
Asheboro; brothers, Larry Clark of Vista, CA, James Clark of Asheboro; 2 
grandchildren.-Pugh 

SEAGROVE-Ernest Ray Kennedy, 90, passed Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Autumn Care 
of Biscoe. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Union Grove 
Baptist Church; Dr. Ron Chaney and the Rev. Grady Blakely officiating. Burial 
will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Moore County; preceded in death 
by his wife, Mary Garner Kennedy. Surviving are his daughters, Marie Cagle of 
Asheboro, Marjorie McNeill, Lucille Moore and Carolyn Wicker, all of 
Seagrove; sons, Tommy D. Kennedy of Robbins, Ray J. Kennedy of Asheboro and 
Roger D. Kennedy of Seagrove; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six 
great-great grandchildren.-Phillips 

TRINITY-Tammy Diane West, 46 passed Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Moses Cone 
Hospital. Wake: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 6 until 8 pm at Cumby Funeral 
Service. Graveside services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday at Floral Garden 
Memorial Park with Pastor Donna Moore officiating. Born January 15, 1961 in 
Thomasville, daughter of Jack Hunt and Betty Jacobes. Survivors her husband 
Danny West of the home; three sons Allen West, Andrew West, and Adam West and 
two daughters Kim West and Dawn West; three grandchildren Bryson West, 
Savanna West, and Devon West; and one brother Larry Hunt and wife Janet. -
Cumby 

1.12.2009 

ASHEBORO-Bernice Maiette Boone, 81, passed Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at First Baptist 
Church in Rich Square. Burial will be in the Anderson-Boone Family cemetery 
in Woodland. Native of Northhampton County. Surviving are son, Harvey “Skip” 
Boone of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Hodges 

RANDLEMAN-Donald Lee Trogdon, 52, passed Monday, January 12, 2009 at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 7 PM to 9 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 
Loflin Funeral Home. Ramseur. Funeral Services, 2 PM, Thursday, January 15, 
2009 at Whites Memorial Baptist Church, Franklinville; Rev. Joe Farlow and 
Mr. Richard Wilmoth officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Native of 
Randolph County Survivors: wife, Penny Davis Trogdon, of the home, daughter, 
Jessica Lavway, of Trinity, son, Nathan Trogdon, of the home, father, Dwight 
M. Trogdon, of Franklinville, sisters, Susan Craven, of Franklinville; 
Cynthia Pell, of Ramseur, one grandson.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Kenneth Emery “Ken” McClain, age 87, passed Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, 
at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. 
at Pugh Funeral Home. Memorial service Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. at 
the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Paul Ridolfi officiating. Native of 
Cadillac, Mich.; preceded in death by his brother, Ross McClain. Survived by 
his wife, Ruth McClain of Asheboro; sons, Jim McClain and his wife, Betsy, of 
Fairport, N.Y.; Keith McClain and his wife, Barb, of Conesus, N.Y.; Dale 
McClain and his wife, Kathy, of Asheboro; exchange student son, Jorge Merino 
of Lima, Peru; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Carol 
Singler of Fairview, Mich.; brother, James Lyle McClain of Flint, Mich., and 
sister, Doris Waldoch of Little Falls, Minn.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO- Sally Hylton Pugh, age 76, passedMonday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Beacon 
Place Hospice of Greensboro. Wake: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at 
Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. at 
Calvary United Methodist Church; Rev. G. Frances Adams and the Rev. Lee 
Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. 
Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vestal 
Pugh; parents, Charles and Ruth Hylton; and brother, William Joseph Hylton. 
Survived by her son, Robert Charles “Bob” Pugh and his wife, Janice Cagle 
Pugh, of Randle-man; daughters, Cheryl Pugh Snider of Asheboro, Linda Pugh 
Smith and her husband, Steve Smith, of Clemmons; grandchildren, Robby Pugh, 
Elizabeth Snider, Hylton Smith and Baron Smith.-Pugh 

ARCHDALE-Jesse Leonard Hurley, 88, passed Monday, January 12, 2009 at his 
residence. Wake: prior to service at the church. Funeral service 3:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church; Reverend James 
Capps officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born April 17, 
1920 in Troy, a son of the late Jesse and Ornie Russell Hurley. Preceded in 
death by five brothers, Earl, Colon, Frank, Lowell and Russell and two 
sisters, Neal and Braudice. Surviving are his wife Nora Barker Hurley (m. 
June 25, 1977); three brothers, Ralph Hurley of Asheboro, Ray Hurley of 
Greensboro and William “Billy” Hurley of Sophia, as well as nineteen nieces 
and nephews.-Cumby 

ASHEBORO-Brention “Brent” Fay Lowery, passed Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Funeral 
service 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Recover Christian Center. 
Surviving are sons, Marcus Lowery of Asheboro, Lamont Lowery of Winterville 
and Andre Lowery of Ramseur; brother, James Lowery of Kannapolis; sisters, 
Emily Chambers of Norman, Lolly Ann Little of Hamlet, Vanessa Ingram of 
Norman, Annette Little of Hamlet, Rosalia Williams of Raleigh; six 
grandchildren.-Gailes 

1.13.2009 

ASHEBORO-Finley Vernon "Weasel" Lucas, 72, passed Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 
at Randolph Hospital. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 
2009. at Maple Springs Baptist Church; Rev. Howard McNeill officiating. 
Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. 
Survivors include his wife, Betty Davis Lucas, of the home, and brother, 
Winfred Lucas, of Asheboro.-Ridge 

ROBBINS-Margaret “Maggie” Harmon Cockman, 49, passed Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 
at her home. Private service. Native of Randolph County Surviving are 
daughters, Suzanne C. Mitts of Leland and Skye Cockman of Robbins; mother, 
Mary Mae Harmon of Putnam; sisters, Judy Spivey of Carbonton and Phyllis 
Harmon of Liberty; brothers, Steve Harmon of West End, Billy Harmon of Icard, 
Randy Harmon of Robbins, Danny Harmon of Erect and Johnny Harmon of Putnam; 
one grandchild.-Joyce-Brady 

SUPPLY-Roger Terry Allred Burke passed Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at his home. 
Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home 
Chapel. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Troy. Native of Randolph 
County. Surviving are wife, Rena Burke; daughters, Angie, Dianne, JoAnn, 
Jennifer and Terry; one sister; four brothers.-Pugh-Troy 

1.14.2009

ASHEBORO-Callie Spencer Stephens Hylton, age 85, passed Wednesday, Jan. 14, 
2009, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Wake: Friday, Jan. 16, 
2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, Jan. 17, 
2009, at 2 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church; Rev. G. Frances Adams 
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native 
of Stokes County; preceded in death by her husbands, William Cecil Stephens 
and William Hylton; her sisters, Beulah Madison and Mary Anderson; and her 
brothers, Edgar Spencer and Buddy Spencer. Survived by her sons, Bill 
Stephens and his wife, Sharon, of Rocky Mount, Phillip C. Stephens and his 
partner, Joseph Davidson, of New Castle, Del.; daughter, Claudette Brady and 
her husband, Worth, of Asheboro; stepdaughters, Jean Hinesley and her 
husband, Steve, of Randleman, Beth Hardin and her husband, Gary, of 
Randleman; granddaughter, Caroline Roberts and her husband, Steven, of 
Seattle, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Beyer Roberts and Jackson Roberts; 
sisters, Betty Copple and her husband, Joe, of Asheboro and Bonita Campbell 
and her husband, Bill, of Asheboro.-Pugh 

SEAGROVE-John Henry Myrick, 59, passed Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2009 at Pine 
Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Bill Reynolds and the Rev. Lowell Brown 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Moore County 
Surviving are his wife, Clarice Corder Myrick of the home; son, Ellery Myrick 
of Seagrove; brothers, Herman Myrick of Belmont, Eugene Myrick of Biscoe, 
Richard Myrick of Star; sisters, Shirley Sheffield of Biscoe, Bonnie Brown of 
Eagle Springs, Dora Safrit of Mt. Gilead; two grandchildren.-Phillips 

1.15.2009 

ASHEBORO — John Samuel “Sam” Coe, 81, passed Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at his 
home. Wake: Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 
2009. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Pugh 
Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial will be in 
Bailey’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Surry County. Surviving are 
wife, Lola Brank Coe; children, Johnny Coe of Florida, Lloyd Coe of Winston-
Salem, Barbara Ann Halnan of Winston-Salem, Tammy Killiand of Murphy, Darrell 
Coe of the home; stepchildren, Robert Johnson of Tazewell, Tenn., Elmer Lee 
Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Michael Johnson all of Asheville, Alvin Stapleton 
of Murphy, Debra Starlin of Brevard, Loretta Johnson, Angie Sercey, both of 
Asheville; sister, Mary Andrews of Raleigh.-Pugh 

SEAGROVE- Caroll Rexford Chriscoe, 61, passed Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 
the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Clayton Stoneman and the Rev. Howard 
Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Independent Baptist 
Church Cemetery, Seagrove, NC. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are his 
daughter, Connie Keeling, of Franklinville; sons, James Chriscoe, Jimmy 
Chriscoe, both of Asheboro; sisters, Carrie Greene, Dorothy Chriscoe, Shirley 
Spencer, all of Seagrove, Lois Caviness, of High Falls, Aileene Parks, of 
Seagrove; brother, Jerry Chriscoe, of Seagrove; grandchildren, Jamie 
Chriscoe, Cheyenne Keeling, Trey Keeling and Sara Keeling.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Raymond Thomas Smith, 85, passed Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 
Sunbridge Care & Rehab. in Asheboro. Wake: 7 pm to 9 pm, Sunday, January 18, 
2009 at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 2 pm, Monday, January 
19, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Clay Davis and Rev. 
Ralph Voncannon Internment at Mt. Tabor Community Church Cemetery, Asheboro 
Native of Randolph County. Survivors: daughter, Ann Brown and her husband, 
Carl, of Asheboro, sons, Don Smith and his wife, Brenda, of Asheboro, Michael 
Smith and Mark Smith and his wife, Anita, all of Charlotte, sisters, Opal 
Kirkman and her husband, Henry, Virginia Cox and her husband, Merrett, 
Elizabeth Gearren, Doris Voncannon and her husband, Ralph, Betty Parks and 
her husband, J.W., Faye York and her husband, Ralph, all of Asheboro, Barbara 
Davis and her husband, Clay, of Seagrove, brothers, Harold Smith and his 
wife, Mary Alice, of Franklinville, Roger Smith and his wife, Velma, and John 
"Bud" Smith and his wife, Vera, all of Asheboro, grandchildren, Kristie 
Trogdon and her husband, Darren, Karen Shalesky and her husband, Travis, all 
of Asheboro, Karla Woolard and her husband, Charles, of Charleston, SC, 
Joseph Smith and Alexdra Smith, both of Charlotte, three great 
grandchildren.-Loflin*- 

1.16.2009 

RANDLEMAN-Paul Odell Whitaker, age 91, passed Friday, January 16, 2009 at his 
home. Wake: Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 2:00-3:30 PM. at Pugh Funeral Home. 
Funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Pugh Funeral Home; 
Rev. Randy Quate officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, 
Asheboro. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hudson Whitaker, parents, H.B. 
and Della Butcher Whitaker, brothers, Walt, Bill Earl and Nelson Whitaker and 
sister Alma King. Special "Thanks" to the following caregivers: Sandra 
Callahan, Jill Hardway, Robin Redding and Faye Langley. Survived by son, Paul 
Wayne Whitaker and his wife, Connie Ward Whitaker of Randleman; son, Gary Lee 
Whitaker and his wife, Donna Steed Whitaker of Randleman; grandchildren, Chad 
Whitaker; Michelle Beck; Amy Stevens; Scott Whitaker; Sherry Nance; and 
Shelly Barnes; 7 great grandchildren; sisters: Myrtle Nance and Bertha 
Kirkman both of Asheboro; one brother, Thurman Whitaker of Asheboro.-Pugh 

1.17.2009 

LIBERTY-Edwin Lineberry, 64, passed Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at his home. 
Funeral service Bethany United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Janaury 
20, 2009. Son of the late Otis and Mozelle Kime Lineberry. Survived by his 
son, Todd Lineberry and wife, Beth; two grandchildren, Caedmon and Elana 
Lineberry, and Todd’s mother, Gloria Swaim. He is also survived by Sheila 
Land Lineberry and his beloved four-legged constant companions, Tibby and 
Sadie, all of Liberty.-Lolfin 

1.18.2009 

RANDLEMAN — Louise Sexton Reynolds, 92, passed Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at her 
home. Wake: Tuesday, Janaury 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. 
Funeral will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in 
Randleman with Rev. Stephen Stowe and Rev. Benjamin Stowe officiating. Burial 
will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. -PughBorn September 1, 1916 in 
Nathalie, VA, the daughter of the late Wendell Scott and the late Agnes 
(Griffith) Sexton. Preceeded in death by her husband, Dariell Reynolds and 
sons, Donald Reynolds, Nelson "Pete" Reynolds, and Bobby Melvin Reynolds and 
son in law, Toby Kivett. Survived by her daughter, Becky Kivett of Randleman, 
NC; Daughters & their husbands, Peggy and Herbert Cross of Randleman and 
Carolyn and Gary Kenyon of Asheboro, NC; Son & daughter in law, Wayne And 
Darlene Reynolds of Randleman, NC; Grandson and Caregiver, Herbie "Chuck" 
Cross of the Home, 19 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 22 great great 
grandchildren, and Sister, Nellie Raynor of Clayton, NC.-Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Milan Joseph "Sonny" Dobias, passed January 18, 2009. Memorial 
Service at Marlboro Friends Meeting 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. 
Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Helen Fitzgerald. Survived by his 
wife: Tammy Dobias, of the home; son Ryan and his wife, Julia Dobias of 
Sophia; grandchildren, Bethany and Thomas Dobias; sister Diane and her 
husband, Gary Kral of OH; nieces, Michelle Cooper, Nichole Hoffman, Vickie 
Cart and Hayle Kasse. sister-in-law, Margie and her husband Jim Kasse.-Pugh 

LEXINGTON-Burrell U. Snider, 80, passed Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at his 
residence. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Briggs Funeral 
Home Memorial Chapel in Denton; Rev. Mike Fritts and the Rev. Charles Dickens 
officiating. Burial will be in Summerville Baptist Church cemetery. Native of 
Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Joyce Bean Snider of the home; son, 
Kenneth Snider of Yadkinville; daughter, Lavae Hicks of Booneville; brothers, 
Richard Snider of Denton, Raeford Snider of Asheboro; sisters, Willia Dean 
Cagle, Eddith Gallimore, Nancy Skeen, all of Denton, Susan Cook of Ft. Mill, 
S.C.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.-Briggs 

ASHEBORO-Annie Ruth Pickett Dorsett, 95, passed Sunday, January 18, 2009. 
Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at New Hope United 
Methodist Church, Asheboro; Rev. Brad Thie officiating. Burial will follow in 
the church cemetery. Born September 16, 1913, in Randolph County, the 
daughter of the late Sam and Della Pickett. Preceded in death by her husband 
of nearly 60 years, Lester H. Dorsett, her sisters, Sallie May, Algie 
Caveness, Mary Ellen Johnson, and brothers, Mack Pickett, Pearlman Pickett, 
Vernie Pickett and Sam Pickett, Jr. Survived by her daughters, Ruth Dorsett, 
of Stuart, VA, Earlene (John) Ferguson, of Bermuda Run, NC; son, Hoyt (Linda) 
Dorsett, of Bermuda Run, NC; grandchildren, Jeff Ferguson, of Advance, NC, 
Capt. Randy Ferguson, of Virginia Beach, VA, Leeanne D. Milks, of Wilmington, 
NC, Cmdr. Ken Ferguson, of Monterey, CA, Dr. Adam Dorsett, of Advance, NC; 
eleven great grandchildren; brother, Johnnie Pickett, of Asheboro, NC; and 
several nieces and nephews.-Ridge 

1.19.2009 

STALEY- Edgar Kenneth Light, 66, passed Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at his 
residence. Funeral service Friday, January 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Holly's 
Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating. Burial 
will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Chatham County. Surviving are 
wife, Linda (Abbott) Light; daughters, Kimberly Locklear of Huntersville, 
Barbara Ann Elliott of Martinsville, Va.; sons, Dwain Light of Sanford, Danny 
Doolin of Bear Creek, Tracy Blankenship of Martinsville, Va.; sister, Frances 
Oldham of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Smith & 
Buckner 

ASHEBORO-Tom Moore, 83, passed Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at SunBridge Care & 
Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Memorial Service at Dogwood Acres Presbyterian 
Church on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. Born Jan. 16, 1926, in Charlotte, 
N.C., to Dr. Oren and Louise Moore. Predeceased by his parents and siblings, 
Mary Moore Wood, Louise Moore Bilger and Oren Moore Jr., he is survived by 
his wife, Sarah (Sally) Moore of Asheboro, N.C., and three children, Susan 
Moore Lockman of Charlotte, N.C., Thomas Clark Moore of Montclair, Va., and 
Virginia Louise Moore of Asheboro, N.C.; and seven grandchildren.-Pugh 

RANDLEMAN- Mark Hanson Cook, 35, passed Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at his home. 
No service is planned. Native of South Charleston, W.Va. Surviving are 
mother, Anna Wilson Cook of Randleman; sister, Stacey Wilcox of St. Albans, 
W.Va.; brother, Mike Cook of Nitro, W.Va.; grandmother, Irene Wilson of 
Florida.-Pugh 

FRANKLINVILLE-Timothy Harold "Timmy" Parris, 41, passed Monday, January 19 at 
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral Services, 3 PM 
Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Whites Memorial Baptist Church, Franklinville. 
Burial in church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Beth 
Banks Parris, of the home, daughters, Sarah Whitney Parris, Salem Elizabeth 
Parris and Rachel-Ann Kinley Parris, of the home, parents, Tommy and Sandy 
Redding Parris, of Franklinville, sister, Candy Parris, of Franklinville, .-
Loflin 

COLFAX-Agnes Mabe Woodley, 89, passed Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at River 
Landing at Sandy Ridge, Colfax, NC. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:30 until 
8:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Friday, 
January 23, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Revs. Ken and Pat Thames 
officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph 
County l. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Biddle, of Kernersville; 
grandchildren, Alan Biddle and wife, Amy of High Point, Amy Baker and 
husband, Shane, of Kernersville; great grandchildren, Aubrey Biddle, Emily 
Baker and Ethan Baker.-Riddge 

1.20.2009 

ASHEBORO-Ellen Robinson Russ Bennett, 65, passed Tuesday, January 20 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 6 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, January 22, 2009 
at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseu. Funeral Services, 3 pm, Friday, January 23, 
2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. J. C. Miles officiating. 
Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Siler City. Native of Bladen County. 
Survivors: daughters, Carolyn Laughlin, of Snow Camp, Mary Wiechel and Tammy 
Bennett, both of Asheboro, sisters, Jewel Bullard and Lila Neil, both of 
Siler City, Marie Patrick, of Snow Camp, Paula Boley, of Burlington, 
brothers, Jimmy Robinson, of Atkins, NC, Sam Robinson, of Coleridge, Dillard 
Robinson, of Siler City, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.-Loflin 

FRANKLINVILLE-Jackson Lee Redding, Sr. passed Tuesday, January 20 at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 6 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 
Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 11 am, Friday, January 23, 
2009 at Clear View Baptist Church, Franklinville; Rev. Jeff Johnson and Rev. 
Russell Chrisco officiating. Internment at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Guilford County Surrvivors, daughter, Ginger R. Craig and her husband, Bill, 
of Asheboro, sons, Jackson L. Redding, Jr. and his wife, Linda, of 
Franklinville, Steven B. Redding and his wife, Cheryl, of Asheboro, 
grandchildren, Ashley Redding, of Franklinville, Steven Redding, Jr., of 
Asheboro.-Loflin 

1.21.2009 

RANDLEMAN-Gloria Ann Johnson Simpson, age 66, passed Wednesday, January 21, 
2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 6 
- 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral will be Friday, January 23, 2009 at 2:00 
PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Maston Love officiating. Burial will 
follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born August 2, 1942 in Lexington, 
NC the daughter of Hoyle James and Mary Johnson. Native of Davidson County. 
Survived by her husband: Earl Edward Simpson, two daughters: Lynn Simpson 
Culler of Asheboro, Donna Simpson Loring of Brown Summit, and one son: Tony 
Simpson of Statesville; grandchildren, Jessica Chavez; Charlotte Culler both 
of Ramseur; Hannah Simpson; Emily Simpson; Mallory Simpson; Brooke Simpson 
all of Statesville; Ashlyn Loring; Michael Loring both of Brown Summit; great 
grandchildren, Xochitl Chavez; Alejandro Chavez, Jr.; Nolan Antonio Culler; 
Fabian Culler all of Ramseur. sister: Judy Kincaid of Asheboro, and brother: 
Wayne Johnson of Snow Hill-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Bobby Frank Patton, age 76, passed Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Friday, January 23, 2009 from 6 - 8 pm at 
Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 am at 
Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Michael Holder officiating. Burial will be in 
Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Limestone, TN, preceded in death by his wife, 
Charlotte Jaynes Patton. Survived by sons, Robin Patton of Morehead City, 
Greg Patton of Asheboro, Jeff Patton of Boone, Ryan Patton of Asheboro; 
grandchildren, Brandon, Evan, Allison, Adam, Lauren, Sarah, Spencer, Katie 
and Megan Patton; brother, Harry Patton of Clinton, TN.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marie Johnson, age 37, passed Wednesday morning, 
January 21st, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Memorial service Friday, 
January 23rd at Archdale Friends Meeting in Archdale at 2 p.m.; Pastor Dave 
Mercadante officiating. Born in San Diego, California on October 31, 1971, 
the daughter of Stephen D. and Linda Gambsky Johnson of Trinity. Preceded in 
death by her grandfathers, Otis Johnson of High Point and Victor Gambsky of 
Mountain View, Hawaii.Surviving are grandparents, Doris Hepler Johnson of 
High Point and Angeline Ramos Gambsky of Mountain View, Hawaii; her sisters, 
Rebecca Johnson-Kaserman and husband Don Kaserman of High Point, Stephanie 
Johnson of Trinity, Charlotte Johnson of Trinity and her brother, Kenneth 
Johnson also of Trinity; niece, Olivia Kaserman.-Cumby 

DENTON-William Scott Owens, age 45, passed Wednesday, January 21 at his 
residence. No service. Wake: 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Briggs 
Funeral Home in Denton. Born March 14, 1963 in Randolph County to Mozell and 
Mary Bradshaw Owens; preceded in death by a son, Calvin Cole Owens. Survived 
by his parents, a son, Calem Scott Owens of the home and his fiancé Stephanie 
Bailey, a brother Mitchell Lynn Owens and wife Renea of Denton and one 
grandchild, Cayley Rose Owens.-Briggs 

HIGH POINT-Veechel Evelyn Lewallen Kennedy, 80, passed Wednesday, January 21, 
2009 in the Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Center in Thomasville. Memorial 
Service will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 4 P.M. in J.C. Green & Sons 
Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville; Rev. David McLeese officiating. Born 
October 20, 1928 in Randolph County, a daughter of the late William Leonard 
Lewallen and Carah Louia Lewallen. Surviving are her husband, Terry W. 
Kennedy, Jr., of the home; a daughter, Lisa Thayer and husband Terry of 
Thomasville; a son, Steven Ray Kennedy and wife Jan of High Point; a brother, 
Clarence Lewallen of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jennifer Gentle and husband 
Jason of Greensboro, Caitlyn Kennedy of High Point and Christopher Thayer of 
Thomasville; and four great-grandchildren. -JC Green 

1.22.2009 

LIBERTY-Fredrick Hercules Branch Jr. passed Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, 
January 24, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty. Surviving is 
his son, Christopher Branch of Florence, S.C.-Loflin 

GREENSBORO-Frances Paladini, 91 passed Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Wesley 
Long Hospital. Wake: 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, at 
Forbis and Dick, Guilford Chapel. Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, 
January 26, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church with entombment at 
Randolph Memorial Park. Born in New York, New York. Preceded in death in 1996 
by her husband Elvin W. Paladini (m. 1941). Survived by her daughter, Lynda 
Evans of Greensboro; son, Glenn Paladini of Millbrook, N.Y.; four 
grandchildren, Doreen Miller of Florence, S.C., William B. Evans of 
Charleston, S.C., Douglas Evans of Raleigh, Dennis Evans of Greensboro; four 
great-grandchildren, Hailey Evans of Raleigh, Dominic Evans of Greensboro, 
Landon Evans of Raleigh and Alexander Evans of Greensboro-Forbis&Dick 

RAMSEUR-Glenn Edgar Curtis, 73, passed Thursday, January 22 at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: 4 pm to 6 pm, Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Loflin 
Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 2 pm, Monday, January 26, 2009 at 
First Baptist Church of Ramseur; Dr. Charles Fleshman and Rev. Justus McKeel, 
Rev. Fred Richardson officiating. Burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur. 
Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Stacey Lawson Curtis, of the 
home, daughter, Jill C. Fossett, of Greensboro, son, Jeffery A. Curtis, of 
Asheboro, sister, Nacey Curtis Williams, of Wilkesboro, six grandchildren.-
Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Susan Edwina Jones Hill, 52, passed Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from from 1:00 until 
2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 
January 25, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Thurman Williams 
officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph 
County. Survivors include her husband, Fred Hill, of the home; daughters, 
April Sapp, of Ramseur, Brandy Brigman, Autumn Hill, both of Asheboro; and 
three grandchildren.-Ridge 

TRINITY-Howard Oliver Smith, 83, passed Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Hospice 
Home of High Point. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 
Archdale United Methodist Church; Rev. Harold Shives officiating. Interment 
will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born June 26, 1925, in Guilford 
County, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Neeley Patton Smith. Preceded in 
death by five brothers, Tommy, Lester, E.J., G.C. and Winford; and one 
sister, Estelle. Surviving are hisw wife, Betty J. Swink; daughter, Heather 
J. Smith, of Greensboro; as well as two brothers, Clell and Clayton Smith; 
and two sisters, Mildred and Edith Smith.-Cumby 

1.23.2009 

ARCHDALE-Hazel Shoe Trexler, 79, passed Friday, January 23, 2009 at High 
Point Regional Hospital. Wake: Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 4 until 6 at 
Cumby Family Funeral Service. Funeral 2 pm Monday, January 26, 2009 at Pilot 
View Baptist Church; Pastor Bob Summers officiating. Interment will follow in 
Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born April 15, 1928 in Guilford County 
a daughter to the late Doc Shoe (D.F) and Rose Miller Shoe. Survivors include 
her husband of 65 years, Louie Jackson Trexler of the GrayBrier; two sons, 
Jerry Franklin Trexler of Archdale and Ronnie Lee Trexler and wife, Rachel of 
9510 Archdale Rd. in Trinity; five grandchildren, Brian Trexler, Wendy 
Trexler Street, Michael Trexler, Greg Trexler and Kim Spruill; four great 
grandchildren, Savanna Spruill, Dakota Spruill, Dylan McDaniels and Brenner 
McDaniels; and a brother, Pete Shoe and wife Betty Jo of Sophia-Cumby 

RAMSEUR-Vester Burnice Allred, 86 passed Friday, January 23, 2009 at 
Universal Healthcare in Ramseur. Graveside services 3:00 PM Sunday, January 
25, 2009 at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Danielle 
Hammett officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his 
parents Ernest Allred and Daisy Pugh Allred, his sister Ruby Allred Thomas, 
his brothers Carlye Allred, Ervin Allred, Clavurn Allred, and nephew Eddie 
Allred. Surviving are caregiver Mrs. Darrell (Sheela) Wright, of 
Franklinville, Sister-in-law Hazel Allred of Asheboro, Nieces Mrs. Robert 
(Cindy) Wilkins of Asheboro and Kathy Allred of Houston, Texas.-Loflin 

FRANKLINVILLE-Maxine Mourning Groves, 76, passed Friday, January 23 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. No services. Native of Polk County, Iowa. 
Survivors: Husband, Vaughn Groves of the Home, Daughters, April Czech of 
Chicago, IL, Laura Davis of Asheboro, Sons, Bruce Ford of Sunrise Beach, MO, 
Billy Burgduff of Des Moines, IA, seven grandchildren, seven great 
grandchildren.-Loflin 

1.24.2009 

CAROLINA BEACH-Cindy Hodge Burrow, 46, passed Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at her 
home. Memorial service was held Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Southside 
Baptist Church in Wilmington. Narive of Randolph County. Surviving are 
husband, Charlie Burrow of the home; son, Andy Burrow of the home; daughter, 
Summer Burrow of the home; parents, Brady and Beatrice Hodge of Asheboro; 
brother, Edgar Royal of Greensboro; sisters, Lisa Luck Evans and June R. 
Hodge, both of Asheboro, Donna Luck Jester of Ramseur, Jane Hodge Carson of 
High Point.-Loflin 

ARCHDALE-James H. Whitesell passed Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Britthaven 
of Davidson in Thomasville. Wake: 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, in the Cedar 
Square Friends Meeting fellowship hall. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, 
January 31, in the sanctuary at Cedar Square Friends Meeting. Born May 18, 
1923, in Guilford County, to the late Clayton Harrison Whitesell and Ella 
Ingle Whitesell. Surviving are his wife, Myra Davis Whitesell (m.November 8, 
1941); three children, Jim Whitesell and his wife, Jane, of Palm Coast, Fla., 
Carol Beane and her husband, Darrell, of Thomasville, Phil Whitesell and his 
wife, Sherri, of Charlotte; one sister, Eloise Lawrence of Asheboro; eight 
grandchildren, Eddie Whitesell and his wife, Angela, of Trinity, Andy 
Whitesell and his wife, Monica, of Tucson, Ariz., Chuck Whitesell of Vail, 
Ariz., Scott Beane and his wife, Lori, of Trinity, Jason Beane of Charlotte, 
Maria Beane Dickenson and her husband, Kris, of High Point, Geoffrey 
Whitesell of Boca Raton, Fla., and Emily Whitesell of Corolla, N.C. Mr. 
Whitesell also had six great-grandchildren, Patrick Whitesell, Emilia 
Whitesell, Kayden and Lilly Beane, and Kamryn and Trey Dickenson-Sechrest 

1.25.2009 

ASHEBORO-Brenda Faye "Bennie" Stringer, age 62, passed Sunday, January 25, 
2009 at her home. Wake: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Pugh 
Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:00 PM at the 
Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Vernon McDaniel and Rev. Greg Byrum 
officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born in 
Randolph County on October 27, 1946 to the late Clarence Edward and Bertha 
Leona Ingold Stringer. Survived by her sister, Linda Edwards and her husband 
Kenneth of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Vicki Byrum of Charlotte, NC, Angie James 
of Fort Mill, SC, Sherri Colon of Charlotte, NC, and Terri Edwards of 
Charlotte, NC; great nieces and nephews, Stephanie Byrum, Amber Byrum, Toria 
Byrum, Jeremy Edwards, Daniel James, Ashton Colon and Brayden Colon. 

ASHEBORO-Lonnie Adair Taylor, 62, passed Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. Memorial 
service Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel in Asheboro; Rev. Don Ashley officiating. Born March 6, 1946 in 
Holton, Kansas the son of Vern Junior and Marveene E. Stephenson Taylor. 
Native of Jackson County, Kansas. Survived by fiancee, Cornelia Ann Hamilton 
of the home; daughter: Dawn Billard of St. Simons Island, GA; son: Lonnie A. 
Taylor, Jr. of Havelock, NC; 4 grandchildren; brother: Rod Taylor of Topeka, 
KS.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Betty Marie Peace, 85, passed Saturday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Evergreens 
Senior Health Care in High Point . Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28. 2009 
at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel.-T.F.H. 

HIGH POINT-Ruby English Wall, 89, passed Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the 
Presbyterian Home in High Point. Wake: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 6:30 
until 8:30 at the funeral home. Funeral 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2009 
in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Barry G. Wall 
and Rev. B. Keith Wall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon 
United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, born April 27, 
1919 a daughter to the late Joseph and Sara Clapp English; preceded in death 
by her husband, Gray Edward Wall on September, 12, 2005, and seven brothers 
and sisters. Survivors include three children, Janet Winslow and husband, 
Charles of Thomasville, Stella Altman of Denton and Rev. Barry Wall, pastor 
of Amity Hills Baptist Church, and wife, Cathy of Asheboro; five 
grandchildren, Kevin Wall, Keith Wall, Lisa Hagy, Kendra Flinchum and Leah 
Smith; and eight great grandchildren.-Cumby 

FRANKLINVILLE-Mary Beck Burroughs, 45, passed Sunday, January 25, 2009. 
Funeral Services, 2 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home 
Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Scott Ferguson, and Rev. Gene Cheek officiating. 
Internment at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro. Native of Guilford County; 
survivors: husband, Alan Burroughs, of the home, daughter, Angel Lee 
Holbrook, of Asheboro, son, Joseph Wayne Holbrook, of Greensboro, mother and 
step-father, Barbara Melville and Victor Melville, both of Greensboro, 
brother, Victor Melville, Jr., of Franklinville, grandmother, Myrtle Beck, of 
Greensboro, aunt and uncle, Richard and Nancy Moffitt, grandchild, Kylee 
Rosas-Loflin 
NOTE: I would like extend my condolences to the Burroughs family. I've known 
Alan for years and work with him in Greensboro. I will be praying for your 
family Alan. God Bless 

1.26.2009 

RANDLEMAN-John Elwood Elmore, 73, passed Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at the V.A. 
Hospital in Salisbury. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Native 
of Randolph County. Surviving are brothers, Ernest C. Elmore of Mead, Wash., 
and Charles E. Elmore of Randleman; sister, Helen Elmore Little of 
Randleman.-Loflin 

HIGH POINT-Numa Reid Broadway, 91 passed Monday, January 26, 2009 at his 
home. Wake: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral 
home. Funeral services 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2009 in the chapel of 
Cumby Family Funeral Service of High Point; Reverend Charles Waller 
officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Municipal Cemetery. Born March 
5, 1917 in Randolph County, son of the late Cicero Broadway and Josephine 
Owens Broadway. Preceded in death by a daughter Phyllis Ann Broadway in 1951. 
Survived by his wife, Mae Broadway, of the home and three daughters; Judy 
Morgan of High Point, Linda Wise and her husband Joe of High Point and Robin 
Tuttle and her husband Jon of Stokesdale. He is also survived by two 
grandchildren, Eric Wise and Brandi Morgan both of High Point and a sister 
Jessie Lackey of Jacksonville, FL. and numerous nieces-Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Jimmy "Jimbo" Howard Pierce, age 51, passed Monday, January 26, 
2009 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Wake: Wednesday, January 
28, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral Thursday, January 29, 
2009 at 3:30 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jerry Mills officiating. 
Burial will follow at Liberty Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Born 
May 24, 1957 in High Point, NC the son of Harvey H. and Della Pierce. Native 
of Randolph County; preceded in death by his mother, Della Stilley Pierce. 
Survived by one daughter: Kimberly Dawn Hill of Bennett; father, Harvey 
Howard Pierce of Randleman; sister, Becky and her husband Billy Golden of 
Randleman; sister, Tammy Montgomery and James Bracken of Welcome; sister Judy 
and her husband, Tim Collins of Seagrove, sister Nancy and her husband, 
Michael Johnson of Randleman; Special Friend, Shelly Britt of Thomasville, 
and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh 

1.27.2009 

LIBERTY-Jackie Dewey "J. D." Freeman, 78, passed Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 
Randolph Hospital Inc. Private family memorial service will be held at a 
later date. Native of Montgomery County, NC, born April 25, 1930, the son of 
the late Ellis and Josie Talbert Freeman; preceded in death by his wife, 
Mozelle Jordan Freeman, and his brothers, Hubert E. Freeman, Tommy Freeman, 
Cecil Freeman; sister, Magdalene Freeman Staley. Survivors include his 
sisters-in-law, Jewell Freeman, of Seagrove and Ruth Freeman, of Troy, and 
several nieces and nephews.-Ridge 

TRINITY-John Wayne Crotts, 89, passed January 27th, 2009 at High Point 
Regional Hospital. Wake: 6-8 pm Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Cumby 
Family Funeral Service in ArchdaleFuneral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 
30, 2009 at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting; Pastor Randall A. Quate 
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church 
Cemetery. Born July 22nd, 1919 in Randolph County, a son to William Thomas 
and Roanna Loflin Crotts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by ten brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Hill (m. 
1942); three daughters, Doris Trotter of Archdale, Nadine Jones and husband 
Larry and Kay Bartlett and husband John of Trinity; two brothers, Roy Crotts 
of Trinity and Reese Crotts of Archdale; three granddaughters, Sonja Smith, 
Lynne Jones and Sarah Bartlett; and one great granddaughter, Hannah Smith.-
Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Calvin Coolridge Johnson, age 82, passed Tuesday, January 27, 2009 
at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 12:30-
1:30PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral service 2:00 PM at Randolph Memorial 
Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro; Rev. Marion Smith officiating. 
Born October 21, 1926 in Dillon, SC the son of Frank Washington and Ina Lynch 
Johnson. Preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Hall Johnson. Survived by 
one brother: Franklin Johnson of Lumber Bridge, NC-Pugh  


1.28.2009 

Archdale-Virginia Kinley Hill, 87, passed today, January 28, 2009 in the 
Wallburg Community. No funeral services are planned. Born September 10, 1921, 
in Randolph County, a daughter of Samuel and Queen Briles Kinley. On June 22, 
1946 she married James (Bill) Hill who passed on May 12, 1996. Surviving is 
daughter and son in law, Ronda and James Anderson of Wallburg, and one 
grandson, Grant Anderson of Greensboro.-Cumby 

SOPHIA-James McKenieth "Jim" Bullins, 68, passed Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 
at his home. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Friday, 
January 30, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 
Sunset Avenue Church of God; Rev. John Marlow and Otis Marlow, officiating. 
Burial will follow at Liberty Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Stokes 
County, NC, born July 22, 1940, the son of the late James and Alverda Lou 
Bullins. Survivors include his wife, Mary King Bullins, of the home; 
daughters, Teresa Lynn Bullins, of Asheboro, Rebecca Diane Bullins, of 
Sophia; sons, Tim Bullins, of Goldsboro, NC, Larry Bullins and wife, Tiny, of 
Sophia; sisters, Hester Collins, Joyce Cornelison, both of Asheboro; 
grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Mitchell, of Asheboro, Amber Dawn Cranford, of 
Asheboro, James Lee Vance, of Sophia, Richard Allen Vance, of Randleman, 
Jennifer Renae Bullins, of Sophia, Larry Matthew Bullins, of Asheboro, 
Miranda Blair Jarrell, of Sophia, Samantha Beth Trogdon, of Sophia, Heather 
Thompson, of Thomasville; three great grandchildren.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Henry Edward Coleman, 73, passed Jan. 28, 2009, at Randolph Health 
and Rehabilitation in Asheboro. No services are planned. Native of Randolph 
County, born April 5, 1935, the son of the late Edward and Elna Kearns 
Coleman; preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Coleman and Ronald Coleman. 
Survivors include his wife, Josephine M. Coleman, of the home; stepchildren, 
Hilda Henley and husband, C.W., of Clearwater, FL, Daynese Poole and husband, 
Phillip, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Amy P. Thomas, of Asheboro, Sara Henley, 
of Clearwater, FL, Johnathan Henley, of Clearwater, FL, Brian Henley, of 
Clearwater, FL; great grandchildren, Kaleb Thomas, of Asheboro, Geness 
Henley, of Clearwater, FL, Gabriel Henley, of Clearwater, FL; brother, 
Kenneth Coleman and wife, Linda, of Asheboro.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-James Edward “Ed” Smith, 85, passed Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at 
Universal Health Care, Ramseur. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, 
at Asheboro Friends Meeting; Revs. Ken and Pat Thames and the Rev. Robert 
Kidd officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Randolph County, born Feb. 26, 1923, the son of the late Harry and Fannie Cox 
Smith. Preceded in death by his son, Randol Smith. Survivors are his wife, 
Virginia HanCock Smith of the home; son, Rick Smith of Tasmania, Australia; 
sister, Peggy Dean Brewer of Asheboro; brother, Norman Eugene Smith of 
Seagrove; grandchildren, Jennifer Ruff, Monica Tyler, Janna Smith, Stephanie 
Smith; great- grandchild, Madison Ruff.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Kenneth C. Ziegfeld, passed Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Memorial 
service Saturday, February 21, 3:00 pm, at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, NC; 
Chaplin Timothy Pheagin officating. Burial will be at a later date in Punta 
Gorda, FL. Born in Baltimore, MD, April 15, 1922. Surviving are his wife, 
Patricia Heath Ziegfeld; daughter, Patti McCutchen (Asheboro), and a son, Ken 
Ziegfeld and his wife Debbie (Fayetteville, GA); grandchildren Scott 
McCutchen and wife Leslie (Randleman, NC), Tim McCutchen and wife Kasey 
(Greensboro, NC), Julie McCutchen Beam and husband Scott (Broken Arrow, OK), 
Heather Ziegfeld (Fayetteville, GA), Ashley Ziegfeld (Fayetteville, GA), and 
great-grandchildren Ethan McCutchen, Eli McCutchen, Erin McCutchen (all of 
Randleman, NC), and Addison Beam (Broken Arrow, OK). Also surviving are his 
sister Shirley Smith and husband Jack (Bel Air, MD) and sister-in-law 
Virginia Heath (Baltimore, MD)-Pugh 

1.29.2009 

TRINITY – Lee Bernard East, age 77, passed Thursday, January 29, 2009 at High 
Point Regional Hospital. Wake: 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2009 
at Cumby Funeral Services. Funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday, January 31, 
2009 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Pastor Billy 
Myers officiating. Burial in Boyles Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 
in King. Native of Stokes County, born June 6, 1931 a son of the late John 
William and Mary Jane Smith East. Five sisters and three brothers preceded 
him in death. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Maxine Baker East of the home; 
one daughter, Amy Carol Overman and several nieces and nephews.-Cumby 

THOMASVILLE-Janice Gail Hulin Jarrett, 52, passed Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at 
Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral service Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. 
at Bethany Baptist Church; Pastor Keith Gamble and Pastor Jon Shook 
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 
cemetery. Born on Nov. 4, 1956, in Davidson County to James Junior Hulin and 
Sylvia Hooks Hulin. Surviving is her husband, Steve Allen Jarrett (m. Nov. 4, 
1973),; a son, Jeff Jarrett and his wife, Dana, of Randleman; parents, James 
and Sylvia Hulin of High Point; sisters, Carolyn Curry and her husband, 
Marvin, of Thomasville, Jamie Tucker and her husband, Paul, of Thomasville, 
and Cindy Rose and her husband, Joey, of Trinity; and five grandchildren, 
Macy, Megan, Justin, Jobe, and Jace Jarrett.-JC Green 

ASHEBORO-Virgie Underwood Craven, age 93, passed Friday, January 30, 2009 at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro, Asheboro. Funeral Sunday, 
February 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman; Rev. Wade 
Craven officiating. Burial will follow in Grays Chapel United Methodist 
Church Cemetery, Franklinville. Born January 25, 1916 in Randolph County; 
preceded in death by her husband: Otis Craven and her son: John "Jake" Craven 
and her daughter: Cleo Craven Brothers. Survived by daughter-in-law, Annie 
Craven of Sophia, NC; granddaughter, Diane Rush of Sophia, NC; grandson, 
Jackie "Peanut" Craven of Sophia, NC; great grandson, Jonathan Rush of 
Asheboro, NC; nephew and his wife, Reece And Doti Coble of Greensboro, NC; 
Nephew, Johnny Underwood; niece, Hattie Underwood.-Pugh 

HIGH POINT-Larry (Blue) Lee Lawson, 58, passed Thursday, January 29, 2009 in 
the afternoon at l:45 p.m. Funeral Services Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:00 
p.m. from the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point; Rev. Fred 
Culler officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. 
Born October 21, 1950 in Liberty a son of Grayson and Ina Hardin Lawson. 
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Roger Lawson. Surviving are 
his wife, Pat Winfrey (m. June 29, l990; two daughters; Mrs. Terry (Wendy) 
Lamb and Mrs. Sherry Blakely both of Thomasville; two step-sons; Ransy 
Campbell and wife Darlene of Archdale and Jimmy Campbell and wife Tammy of 
Thomasville; l step-daughter; Mrs. Brian (Wendy) Leonard of Lexington; three 
Sisters; Mrs. Jimmy (Betty) Lanier of Archdale; Miss June Lawson and Mrs. 
George (Kathy) Pendegraph both of High Point; 2 Brothers; Mr. Gary Lawson and 
wife Katherine of Florida and Tommy Lawson of Archdale, eleven grandchildren, 
two great grandchildren and his Mother-in-law; Mrs. Jessie Winfrey of High 
Point.-Cumby 

1.30.2009 

LIBERTY-Robert Paidge Coward, 94, passed Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Liberty Friends 
Meeting. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are daughters, Brenda 
Elberson of Asheboro and Sara Herndon (Harold) of Pleasant Garden; sister, 
Doris King of Liberty; brother, Jim Coward of Chiefland, Fla.; four 
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.-
Loflin 

1.31.2009 

ASHEBORO-Shirley Joan Montgomery Turner, 73, passed Saturday, January 31, 
2009, at her home. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on 
Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 
2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Hunt officiating. Burial 
will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Carroll County, VA, born 
January 21, 1936, the daughter of the late Shirley Thomas and Louise Sexton 
Montgomery. Survivors include her husband, Mallord M. Turner, of the home; 
daughters, Brenda Horan and husband, Gary, of Asheboro, Anita (Susie) 
Davidson and husband, Greg, of Asheboro, Joan Palacios, of Asheboro; sons, 
Douglas Davis and wife, Wanda, of Lexington Donald Davis, of Polkton, NC; 
sisters, Lynn Davis, of Dugspur, VA, Carla McCauley, of Roanoke, VA, Teresa 
Louise Montgomery, of VA; brother, Thomas Montgomery, of Bedford, VA, twelve 
grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.-Ridge 

RAMSEUR-Dorothy Mae Frazier Smith, age 84, passed Saturday, January 31, 2009 
at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 6:30 to 
8:30 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home in Siler City, NC. Funeral Wednesday, 
February 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home; Rev. Reece 
Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in Moon's Chapel Baptist Cemetery, 
Siler City. Native of Randolph County, born April 27, 1924, the daughter of 
Jessie Mae and the Esther (Needham) Frazier. Preceded in death by her 
husband, Jessie P. Smith. Survived by two daughters: Rosa Mae McDaniel of 
Siler City, NC, Rachel Holt of Siler City, NC and one son: Harold Smith of 
FL: three sisters: Estelle Siler Ward of Staley, NC, Evelyne McDaniel of 
Siler City, NC, Lucille Hayes of Staley, NC; several grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Jonah Lee Williamson, 81, passed Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at 
Randolph Hospital. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 
2009, at Hilltop Baptist Church; Rev. John Beane and the Rev. Bo Wansley 
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Montgomery 
County; preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Wilburn and Jane Lucas 
Williamson, his brother, J.D. Williamson, and his sister, Nora. W. Presnell. 
Survivors include his sisters, Bertha Lucas, Gladys Hill, Mary Gray, Hattie 
Beane, Ruby Brown, all of Asheboro, Irene Callicutt, of Lowell, MA; brothers, 
James Williamson, of Sophia, Lawrence Voncannon, of Asheboro; dear friend and 
caregiver, Griffin Craven, of Asheboro. -Ridge 

ASHEBORO- Mattie Belle Ward, age 91, passed Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at UNC 
Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Graveside memorial service Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at 1 
p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. D.L. Page officiating. Native of Bulloch 
County, Ga. Survived by her sister, Georgia Routh Menius of Asheboro; sister-
in-law, Myrtle Ward of Elizabethtown; nephews, Herbert Ward Jr. and his wife, 
Sara, of Elizabethtown, John David Ward of Elizabethtown, George Richard Ward 
II of Greensboro; niece, Linda Tinkler of Asheboro; great-niece, Ruth Anne 
Ward of Elizabethtown; great-nephew, George Walker Ward of Elizabethtown.-
Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Todd “Freebird” Phillips, 44, passed Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in 
Lexington, Va. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Concerned Bikers 
Association Hall in Asheboro at 2 p.m. Native of Mansfield, Ohio. Survivng is 
one son, Josh Phillips; parents, Edward & Charlotte Phillips, of Lexington, 
Ohio; sister Pamela Jackson (Stephen) of Newton Grove, N.C.; brothers Lane 
Gaby (Lisa) of Mishawaka, IN and Scott A. Phillips (Renee) of Creston, Ohio; 
two nieces, Lindsay Phillips, Kylie Phillips, both of Ohio, and two nephews, 
Justin Stegall, of Wilmington, N.C., and Rhett Phillips, of Ohio; one great-
nephew, Jordan Stegall; and a granddaughter, Emily.-Ridge