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/ 7.1.2009 ASHEBORO-George C. "Jack" Kivett, Sr., 89, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM at Brower's Chapel United Methodist Church, Rev. Michael W. Adams Sr. and Rev. David Spaulding officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born December 31, 1919, preceded in death by his parents, George P. Kivett and Mary Ellen Stuart Kivett, brothers, Lester, Exton, Ottis, Charlie, Lacy, and John Henry Kivett, and sisters, Iela McDaniels, Etta Williams, and Gladys Kivett. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine Kivett of the home; son, George C. "Jackie" Kivett, Jr. and his wife Linda of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter, Tonyia Johnson and her husband Joe of Franklinville, NC; great grandsons, Houston, Kerry, and Grayson Johnson all of Franklinville, NC; sister-in-law, Nova Moffitt of Franklinville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Barna Lois Freeman, age 89, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jeff Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Panther Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Montgomery County; preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Page Freeman; Son, Randy Bennett Freeman and his parents, Bennett and Sarah Catherine Freeman. Survived by his daughter-in-law, Debbie Freeman, of Randleman; grandchildren, Randal Freeman and Brook Freeman, both of Randleman; great grandchildren, Sean Grant and Jacob Grant; sister: Alice Osborne Jackson of Pleasant Garden, and brother: Talmadge Freeman of Randleman, NC.-Pugh LIBERTY-Tammy Jeanette Williams, 45, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Evergreens in Greensboro. Funeral Services, 2 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Liberty; Rev. Tim Friar and Rev. Wayne Dunn officiating. Burial in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Williams. Survivors: mother, Joy Russell Williams, of Liberty, sister, Becky Stack and her husband, Duane, of Walnut Cove, brother, Gary R. Williams, and his wife, Connie, of Liberty, Nieces, Casey Rae Williams, Carlie Williams, and Talen Williams, all of Liberty.-Loflin TRINITY-Kevin Hamilton Floyd, 33, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 2:00 p.m.Monday, July 6, 2009, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Chaplain Jim Summey officiating. Burial will follow at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born on June 14, 1976 in Randolph County; preceded in death by his grandparents Archie & Dorothy Floyd. Survivors include his daughters, Cori Danielle Floyd, Kamrin Grace Floyd, both of Denton; father, Danny A. Floyd, Sr., and fiancé, Sandra Richardson, of Trinity; mother and stepfather, Pat Hinesley Auman and Gary Auman, of Seagrove; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James Roland Hinesley; of Asheboro; and brother, Danny Allen Floyd, Jr., of Asheboro.-Ridge SOPHIA-Ruth Fields Loflin, 86 passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Westwood Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services 3 pm Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery. Born October 14, 1922 in Guilford County, daughter of the late William Sydney Fields and Maude Poole Fields. Preceded in death by her husband Ogburn Cletus Loflin in 1973. Survived by three children, Ronny Loflin and wife Alice, Sharon Mizzi and husband Joe and Joel Loflin all of Sophia. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.-Cumby RANDLEMAN-Roger “Larry” Pridemore, 70, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral Monday, July 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Marvin Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro.Native of Guilford County. Survived by his wife, Clemensia “Clem” Martinez Pridemore of Randleman; son, Michael Pridemore and his wife, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Matthew and Kayla Pridemore of El Cajon, Calif.; sister, Ann Aldridge and her husband, Earl of Pearl, Miss.; and sister, Karen Dilday of Greensboro, N.C.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Boyd Russell Essick, age 70, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Funeral Sunday, July 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Randall Macon officiating. Native of Davidson County; preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Mary Dorsett Essick, sisters, Ruby, Lillian and Elaine; twin brother, Bruce. Survived by his wife, Nancy Harris Essick of the home; sons, Russ (Karla) Essick and Bill Essick of Sophia; daughter, Tammy (Gary) Michael of Lexington; sister, Doris (Roby) Hedrick of Lexington and brothers, Garland (Mildred) Essick of Lexington, and William (Sharon) Essick of Maryland; four grandsons and one great-grandchild.-Pugh TRINITY-Lula Wright Sappenfield, 81, passed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the GrayBrier Nursing Center. Graveside service 1:00 pm Friday, July 3, 2009 at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery; Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating. Born February 3, 1928 in Bristol, VA, daughter of the late George and Mary McCracken Wright. Preceded in death by her husband, Randall B. Sappenfield on June 25, 1979. Survivors include two sons, Mark Sappenfield and wife, Lisa, of Thomasville, and Randy Sappenfield and wife, Debbie of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Sonya and Megan Sappenfield, Zach Davis and wife, Laura, Olivia and Alisha Davis, Josh Tuttle and wife, Lindsay, and Christy Peace; five great grandchildren, Mahala Hedrick, Cole Davis, Ryan Peace, and Nicholas and Taylor Tuttle; a sister, Grethel (Joe) Cleveland of High Point; a sister-in-law, Rachel Sappenfield Dobbins; and several nieces and nephews.- Cumby 7.2.2009 ASHEBORO-Wiley Milton “Moon” Spinks, 57, passed Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Inc., Asheboro. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Mt. Zion Holy Church, Asheboro. Burial will follow at Oakland McCrary Cemetery, Ramseur. Born December 6, 1951 to Sarah Spinks of Ramseur and the late Walter Spinks; preceded in death by his grandson, R Nel Alsbrook. Survivors include his mother and his wife, Verlene Spinks of the home; daughter and devoted caretaker, Andrea Alsbrook of the home; daughters, Brandy Snuggs, Amaiya Snuggs, both of Asheboro; sons, Montrese Snuggs, Dontae Snuggs of Asheboro; grandchildren, Tiesha Alsbrook, Shaquelle Alsbrook, both of the home, Merrick Snuggs of Asheboro; sisters, Treva Cross, Mary Herbert; brothers, Walter Spinks, Avon Spinks, Winford Spinks, Benny Spinks; special aunts, Rose Etta Isley, Myrtle Kimes; special friends, Reginald Garner, Robert Millikan; special nephews, Joel Herbert, Robert Baldwin; a host of brothers, sister, nieces and nephews.-Ridge LIBERTY-Henry Talton Crutchfield, 83, passed Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital. Graveside services 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Ryan Gabriel officiating. Surviving are wife, Helen Nelson Crutchfield; son, Dean Crutchfield; one grandchild; sisters, Rachel Perry, Peggy Smith.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Margaret Gray Kearns Morris, 84, passed Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Pastor Perry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by husbands, Allen Kearns and Donald Morris. Surviving are son, Larry A. Kearns of Asheboro; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Agnes Keeling, of Asheboro.-Ridge MCLEANSVILLE-Richard Herman Jones, 75, passed Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, at Hanes- Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel. Burial will follow at Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian. Born in Randolph County to the late Samuel and Martha Jones; preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Ingold, Kathleen Smith, Mildred Strider, and Louise Kinney. Surviving are his wife Mary Louise Jones of the home; sons, Richard “Lee” York and wife, Wendy of Greensboro, Doug Jones and wife, Patricia of Kernersville, and Richard Joseph Jones of Burlington; daughter, Marie Bean and husband, Jeff of Kernersville; sister, Mary Knox of Asheboro; grandchildren, Chris, Melody, Kyle, Jessie, Natalie, Kalie, Zach, Hannah and Paige; and great-grandchild, Wilder.-Hanes-Lineberry 7.3.2009 ASHEBORO-Michelle Monique McCall, 29, passed Friday, July 3, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Inc. in Asheboro. Funeral service 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church; Rev. Raymond Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are son, Jeremiah John Rankin McCall of the home; fianc/, Ron Jeremiane Rankin of the home; mothers, Doris McCall and Johnetta Person, both of Asheboro; stepbrothers, Gregory Jackson and Corey Jackson, both of High Point; father and stepmother, Thomas and Barbara Leach of High Point; brother, Damon Person of the home; sisters, LaToya Letterlough of Greensboro, LaTonya Godwin of Ramseur and Shatina Terry of High Point.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Laura Mast Smith, 31, passed Friday, July 3, 2009, at UNC Hospitals. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Native of Randolph County; survived by her husband, David Smith of the home; daughters, Shelby Marie Smith, Gracie Leigh Smith, and Kenzie Alexis Smith, all of the home; father, Jonathan Mast of Jacksonville, Fla.; mother, Sharon Spencer and her husband, Randall of Asheboro, N.C.; brothers, Chris Mast of Seagrove, N.C., Willie Spencer of Asheboro, N.C., Micheal Spencer of Seagrove, N.C.; maternal grandparents, James and Amaryllis Camp of Star, N.C.; father-in-law, Ronnie Smith and his wife, Karen of Biscoe, N.C.; mother-in-law, Linda Goodman and her husband, Randy of Biscoe, N.C.-Pugh LIBERTY-Carlton Garreth “Gary” Bowman, 49, passed Friday, July 3, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Liberty; Rev. George Stewart officiating. Surviving are father, William Ralph Bowman and wife Shelia; daughter, Christy Bowman of the home; son, William Daniel Bowman of Julian; sister, Jan Bowman Cheney of Smithfield; brother, Clint Bowman of Liberty; three grandchildren.-Loflin RAMSEUR-Mabel Mae Moore Bray, 91, passed Friday, July 3, 2009, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral services 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Dr. Al Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Brush Creek Baptist Church, Bear Creek. Born on January 22, 1918, in Liberty, N.C., to Ernest and Anna Mary Moore. Preceded in death by her husband Wilton who passed on July 18, 1999 (m.April 12, 1941); a brother, Arnold Moore. Survivors include Ann M. Hinshaw of Greensboro; brother, Joe Moore and wife, Josephine of Ramseur, Tom Moore and wife, Iva Lou of Liberty; sister-in-law, Kathryn Bray of Asheboro; brother-in-law, Roger Cordell of Columbia, S.C.; many nieces and nephews.-Loflin 7.4.2009 GREENSBORO-Tyrone Brooks, 54, passed July 4, 2009. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Olivers Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church,Thedelmon Cromartie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are siblings, James C. Brooks and Barbara McMasters, both of Staley, Carol Foxx of Siler City, Rev. Jaunita Cannon of Sanford and Deborah Rush of Liberty.-Farrar SEAGROVE-Clinton James McNeill, 80, passed Saturday, July 4, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Grace Baptist Temple; Pastor Marc Myers and Pastor Arnold Comer officiating. Burial will follow at Whynot Cemetery, Seagrove. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lona Cagle McNeill, and a sister, Verlene Maness. Survivors include his wife, Eutha A. McNeill, of the home; daughter, Sherri McNeill Hall and Evan, of Seagrove; sons, Bruce McNeill and Karen, of Denton, Joey McNeill and Janette, of Greensboro; sister, Dorothy McNeill Idol, of Kernersville; brother, Paul McNeill, of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Heather Jackson, Amy Welch, Clint McNeill, Maggie Hall, Billy McNeill; great grandchildren, Gracie Poole, Will Jackson, Evyann Poole, Luke Jackson, Jacks Welch and Reece Welch.-Ridge RANDLEMAN-Nicholas Adam "Nick" Poindexter, age 19, passed Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Randleman; Rev. Kenneth L. Reaves and Pastor Chris Heppding officiating. Burial will follow in Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklinville.Born September 22, 1989 in Chapel Hill, NC the son of Stephen and Sonya (Hunter) Poindexter. Survived by his parents: Steve and Sonya Poindexter of Randleman, NC; brother and his wife: Steve, Jr. and Dana Poindexter of Randleman, NC; brother and his wife: Jarrod and Angie Poindexter of Randleman, NC; sister and her husband: Felicia and Michael Holmes of Eflin, NC; brothers: Jeffrey, Dustin, Zachary, and Jacob Poindexter all of the home; paternal grandmother: Lucy Poindexter of San Antonio, TX; maternal grandparents: Joe and Shirley Hunter of Tobaccoville, NC and special friends: Tina and Wade Oxendine of Randleman, NC.-Pugh TRINITY- Kathryn Adalene Mendenhall Smithey, 99, passed Saturday, July 4, 2009, at the retirement home. Graveside services 2 p.m. July 8, 2009 at Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. John Wheeles officiating. Preceded in death by her husband L.L. Smithey Jr. (Jimmie), who passed away July 30, 2001. (m.Nov. 26, 1967); a brother, Delk F. Mendenhall. Survivors include a brother, Mont Mendenhall; five nieces, Pam M. Hellman, Penney M. Zanenghi and husband Armando, Mindi M. Nelson and husband Scott, Merry Kathryn Burnett and husband Steve and Betsy M. Hoehl and husband Robert; two nephews, John L. Mendenhall and Delk F. Mendenhall; sixteen great-nieces and nephews, and four great-great-nieces and nephews.-JC Green 7.5.2009 RANDLEMAN-John Palmer “JP” Clark, Jr., 50, passed Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Memorial service 7 PM Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Davis Funerals and Cremations. Born in High Point on January 16, 1959, the son of John Palmer Clark, Sr. and Joan Ferguson Clark. Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann Shope Clark of the home; two daughters, Katie Lee Holder of High Point and MacKenzie Ann Clark of the Home; his parents of High Point; his maternal grandmother, Virginia Dare Ferguson of High Point; two brothers, Tim and Tony Clark both of High Point; two sisters, Pam Clark of Greensboro and Sheree Cox of High Point; two nephews, Christopher Lee Cox of High Point and Justin Freeman of Asheboro and many friends that will miss him greatly.- Davis 7.6.2009 ASHEBORO-Betty Ann DeHart Hill, 68, passed Monday, July 6, 2009, at her home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church; Rev. Lee Green officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Baptist Church. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Corky” Hill. Surviving are daughters, Allison Stanley of Asheboro; son, Phillip Hill of Asheboro; sisters, Barbara Baker and Frances Kidd, both of Asheboro, Lynda Bowman of Randleman; brothers, Jimmy DeHart and Roger DeHart, both of Asheboro; two grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Dorothy Pritchard Yow, age 86, passed Monday, July 6, 2009, at Carolina House Of Asheboro. Graveside service Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro; Rev. Ricky Yow officiating. Born July 23, 1922, the daughter of Albert Herbert and Diza Hughes Pritchard. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, George Alan Yow; and her daughter, Sharon Jeanette Yow. Survived by one daughter, Brenda Yow Nichols of Randleman; and two sons, L. Monore Yow of Thomasville, Larry Alan Yow of Randleman; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Theresa Kay Harper Staley, 41, passed Monday, July 6, 2009, at her home. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Sunset Avenue Church of God; Rev. Mark Beane, the Rev. Matt Gunter, the Rev. Gary Harper, and the Rev. A.J. Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born on January 24, 1968, in Fayetteville, NC, daughter of the late Rev. B. A. Harper, Jr. and Ruby Harper. Survivors include her husband, Bobby L. Staley, of the home; sons, Robbie Staley, Alex Staley, both of the home; sisters, Billie Carol Sheets, of Kannapolis, Vickie H. Cox, and husband, Kenneth, of Randleman, Debbie H. Watson, of Wilson; brother, Rev. Gary Harper and wife, Patti, of Henderson, Tony Harper and wife, Penny, of Asheboro; and special friend of Theresa and girlfriend of Robbie, Brynn Rush, of Asheboro.-Ridge ARCHDALE-Billy Harrison Felts, 76, passed Monday, July 6, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Sechrest Funeral Service Chapel in Archdale; Rev. Frank Gribble officiating. Burial will be at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Native of Yadkin County. Surviving are wife, Margaret Coleman Roberts Felts of the home; daughter, Deborah Byrd of Archdale; sons, Bobby Roberts of Trinity and Joe Roberts of High Point; sister, Jimmie Estelle Seagraves of Thomasville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.-Sechrest SNOW CAMP-Michael Patterson passed Monday, July 6, 2009, in Burlington. Funeral service will be noon, Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Liberty. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are mother, Mary Curtis Patterson of the home; daughters, Sherry Brown of Raleigh and Chastity Sullivan of Winston-Salem; brothers, Dwight Patterson and Earl Patterson, both of Snow Camp; three grandchildren.-Kimes 7.7.2009 ASHEBORO-William Wren "Bill" Burgess, 64, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2009. at his residence. Memorial Services will be at 7 PM, Thursday, july 9, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur; Rev. Bruce Dickerson and Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: sisters, Frances Nance, of Franklinville, Rachel Cox, of Asheboro, Rebecca Sheron, of Randleman, brother, Randy Burgess, of Randleman-Loflin SILER CITY-Sarah Leonard White, 85, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Graveside service Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Bear Creek; Rev. Don Daniel officiating. Born November 19, 1923 the daughter of Oscar Tate and Ora Elizabeth(Shaw) Leonard. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Pete White, and infant son and a granddaughter, Julie White. Survived by three sons: Jerry Ray White and wife, Barbara of Bear Creek, NC, John L. White and wife, Ann of Goldston, NC, Randy White of Siler City, NC; one brother: Jesse Leonard of Asheboro, NC; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren-Pugh ARCHDALE-James Calvin Risher, 75, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Thomasville Friends Church; Rev. Billy Britt, Rev. Jack Malphurs and Carl Risher officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born September 24, 1933, in Leake County, MS son of the late Daniel and Ludie Jane Mills Risher; preceded in death by his son, Paul Timothy Risher, two brothers, and one sister. Survived by three sons, Kenneth Lee Risher of High Point, Carl Lee Risher and fiancée, Patty Osborn, of Trinity, and Jerry Lee Risher and wife, Dawn, of Asheboro; eight grandchildren, Jeremiah (Pest), Stephanie (Toe Stomper), Carla (Cook), Amber, Sarah, Caleb, Thaddeus, and Helen and her fiancée, Andy; four sisters, Nelda Martin of Jackson, MS, Mary Lascola of Tampa, FL, Margaret Gilmore of Decatur, MS, and Ann King of Florence, MS; and a brother, Edward Johnson of Carthage, MS.- Cumby ASHEBORO-Gerald T. Prosser, 65, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Gaylord Hospital in Connecticut. Funeral info is incomplete. Native of Maplewood, N.J. Surviving are wife, Judith Prosser; sister, Lorraine Elliott of Salisbury, Md.; brother, Robert Prosser. ASHEBORO-Patricia Ann Griffin, 64, passed Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Services Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at the North Church of God; Rev. Scotty Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Randleman. Born in New Hanover County on September 20, 1944, daughter of the late Furman Charles and Inez Stanley Wilson. Survived by her husband, Richard Griffin; two sons, Mark Anthony Griffin and Randy Wayne Griffin, both of Asheboro; a sister, Linda G. Lindsay, of Holden Beach, and three grandchildren, Thomas Lewis, Londa Lewis, and Micheala Griffin.-Davie STALEY-William Verner Langley, 96, passed July 7, 2009, at Careview Rest Home in Snow Camp. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009 at Shady Grove Baptist Church Rev. Larry Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, the late William Alfred Langley and Josie Siler Langley; sisters, Prudie Kivett, Grace Kivett, Vera Hicks, Beda Cheek and Edith Brodie and one brother, Spurgeon Langley. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.-Loflin 7.8.2009 ASHEBORO-Anna Belle Pike Cheek, 93, passed Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Michael W. Adams, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Daughter of Albert Eddie and Ida Siler Pike of Staley in Chatham County; preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Cheek, her brother, George F. Pike, and her sisters, Mary Richardson, Eula Beane, Grace Cooper, Elizabeth Hudson, Eugenia Miller, Ruth Staley, and Evangeline Byrd. Survived by several nieces and nephews.-Pugh 7.9.2009 RANDLEMAN-Ada Mae Robbins, age 79, passed Thursday, July 9, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Funeral Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Rhonda Levy officiating. Burial will follow at Country Holiness Cemetery. Native of Montgomery County, daughter of Levi and Memory Latham Williamson. Survived by her husband: Rev. James P. Robbins, daughters: Sherri M. Cook of Asheboro, and Audrey Thompson of Randleman; son: Reginald P. Robbins of Ramseur, 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brother: Willie Williamson of Star.-Pugh RANDOLPH COUNTY-Cecil Theophlous Garner, 78, passed Thursday, July 9, 2009. Funeral service 4 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church, Rev. Raymond Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Garner. Surviving are son, Cecil Walden of Asheboro; sisters, Doretha Taylor of Durham and Joretta Young, of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Jimmy Joe Garner of Randleman and Benny Ray Garner of Asheboro; four grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren.-Ridge ARCHDALE-Bernice Morine Hill Newsom, 82, passed Thursday, July 9, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Graveside service 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville; Rev. Lonnie Woody officiating. Born February 1, 1927 in Thomasville, daughter of the late Allen and Myrtle Viola Hicks Hill; preceded in death by her husband Robert Hoyle Newsom in 1992. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Ascoli and husband, Martin, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; her son, Robert Newsom and wife, Karen, of Thomasville; grandson, Chris Teal and wife, Heather, of Thomasville; and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Raymond Hill and Dalton Hill, both of Thomasville, and a sister, Autamae Hill, of Thomasville.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Miguel Hernandez, 50, passed Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.-Pugh ASHEBORO-William Edgar Muckenfuss, 54, passed Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Centre Friends Meeting in Greensboro. Native of Guilford County and was an U.S. Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Judy Muckenfuss; brother, Terry Muckenfuss of S.C.; sister, Sharon Swanson of Greensboro; sons, Chris and Andy Muckenfuss; step-daughters, Jessica and Rebecca Littleton.- 7.10.2009 ARCHDALE-Thomas Porter Combs, 64, passed July 10th, 2009 at his residence. Funeral service 10:00 am Monday, July 13, 2009 in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Pastor Gary Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Born February 19th, 1945 in Surry County, a son to Eugene Porter and Hazel Brown Combs. Survived by his spouse, Glenda Lothridge who survives of the home; four children, Brenda Karim and husband Abdul, Thomas Wayne Combs and wife Terry, Dora Hunt and husband Jonathan and Sandra Carden and husband Tim all of Thomasville; two step children, Patsy Thomas and husband Rodney of Archdale and Robert Rochester and wife Amy of Kernersville; eleven brothers and sisters; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Nancy Carol Staley Murphy, age 62, passed Friday, July 10, 2009, in Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral services Monday, July 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. in J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville, Rev. Claudie Harrison, the Rev. Brian Cole and the Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born May 11, 1947, in Randolph County, daughter of Sam Staley and Irene Lambeth Staley. Surviving is her spouse, Charles Edward Murphy of the home (m. Dec. 24, 1965); her mother, Irene Staley of Asheboro, N.C.; one daughter, Sharon Annette Murphy Pierce and husband, Rodney, of Thomasville; her pride and joy, one grandson, Blake Hunter Pierce.-JC Green 7.11.2009 7.12.2009 ARCHDALE-Pearl Newton Culler, age 91, passed July 12, 2009 in Hospice Home at High Point. Services Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11 am at Oak Hill Friends meeting; Rev. Rodney Powell, Rev. Billy Britt, and Rev Scott Newton officiating. Born January 14, 1918 in High Point, daughter of L. Grady and Ethel Cagle Newton. Preceded in death by her husband Thermon E. Culler. who passed on November 23rd, 2008 (m.1947). Survived by a sister, Sarah Lou Newton Reece, of the Ledford community, three sister-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three brothers, Ernest, Johnny, and Howard Newton.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Herman Ray Cranford, age 76, passed Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Ratio and Eva Hopkins Cranford, his brother, James Cranford, and sisters-in-law, Peggy Yates Cranford and Evelyn Hinkle Cranford. Survived by his wife, Margaret Cranford; daughter, Glenda Cranford Freeman and her husband Mike of Asheboro; son, Douglas Cranford and his wife Vicki of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Katie Freeman of Asheboro, Garrett Cranford of Dallas, TX; sisters, Helen Andrews and her husband Gene of Asheboro, Linda Craven and her husband Darrel of Seagrove; brothers, Clyde Cranford and his wife Mary of High Point, Billy Cranford of Denton, Dale Cranford of Asheboro, Roy Cranford and his wife Judy of Denton; sister-in- law, Geraldine Cranford of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh LIBERTY-Brenda Holt Oldham, passed July 12, 2009. Born on July 16, 1948 in Siler City, NC to Bryce and Dorothy Holt. Funeral Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Rives Chapel Baptist Church in Siler City. Survived by her husband, Larry and her son, Dennis of the home; her father, Bryce Holt of Siler City; two brothers, Mike Holt (wife Gwen) and Bobby Holt, both of Siler City; two brothers-in-law, Byron Oldham (wife Nancy) of Siler City and Russell Oldham of Cochise, AZ. Brenda was also deeply loved by her special nieces and nephews: Beverly Pilkey (husband Kerry) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Todd Holt of Blacksburg, VA; Scarlett Liles and Mary Clayton Overman of Siler City; Steve Oldham of Macon, GA; Ben Oldham of Houston, TX; Pam Oldham of Stokesdale, NC; Lee Oldham, Angela Garcia, Jimmy Oldham, Barbara Oldham and Bella Reeves of Tucson, AZ; grandniece Jordan, her grandnephew Bryce-Pugh SEAGROVE-Mildred Kiser Garner, 87, passed Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Riverside Baptist Church; Rev. Kenneth Bouldin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Amos Garner. Surviving are daughter, Pam Green of Seagrove; son, Gerald Garner of Seagrove; sister, Callie K. Needham of Seagrove; brother, James C. Kiser of Seagrove; three grandchildren.-Joyce-Brady LIBERTY-Tracy Michelle Miller Raines, 38, passed Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty Chapel. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Gary Raines; sons, Miguel Meza, Seth and Chase Raines, all of the home; mother, Elva Joyce McKinney; and fathers, Terry Wayne Tripplett and James Madison Lowe; sisters, Cyndi Waugh of Liberty and Melissa Lowe of Grays Chapel; brother, Alex Dixon of Liberty.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Jeremy Scott Graham passed Sunday, July 12, 2009. Funeral service Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 3pm at Davis Funerals & Cremations Chapel; Pastor Richard Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Born November 17, 1982 to the late Elaine B. Skipper. Preceded in death by his grandparents, JoAnn Brisson and James Brisson of Archdale. Survived by the love of his life Betty Sue and children, Blake and Avery Graham of the home; brothers Jamey Jarrett and son Ryan of High Point, Shannon Brisson and his sons Nicholas & Jonathan, his aunt Debby Hatchell and her son Chad Brisson of Archdale, uncle Jeff Brisson and his children of Thomasville and uncle Don and Diane Jarrett and their family of Thomasville.- Davis F.H. 7.13.2009 ASHEBORO-Sandra “Sandy” Caroline Whitt Powers, 47, passed Monday, July 13, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6 until 9 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Funeral services 11:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Back Creek Friends Meeting, Rev. Jon Reece officiating. Burial will follow in the meeting cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her sister, Sherri Whitt. Survivors include her husband, Doug Powers, of the home; daughter, Erin Powers, of the home; parents, Hoyt and Brenda Whitt, of Denton; sister, Robin Gilley, of Winston-Salem; brothers, David Whitt, of Roanoke, VA, Forrest Whitt, of Randleman, Tony Whitt, of Grays Chapel.-Ridge CONCORD-Pansy Hardy Davis, 94, passed Monday, July 13, 2009 at Avante of Concord. Graveside service 12:30 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Forest Hill Memorial Park; Dr. Ray Howell, III officiating. Born September 25, 1914 in Randolph County to Elbert E. and Maggie Royals Hardy; predeceased by her husband, Samuel A. Davis, on July 4, 2000; two sisters, and two brothers. Survived by her son, Gary Davis and wife, Christine of Davidson, NC. - Davidson F.H. ARCHDALE-Clara Mae McBride Thomas, 64, passed Monday, July 13, 2009, at her home. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Thomasville Church of God; Revs. Ken Barnett, Avon Craven and Rodney Merrill officiating. Born Nov. 15, 1944, in Davidson County to Robert Lee McBride and Lovie Rycroft McBride. Preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Survived by her husband, Troy Allen Thomas of the home; her daughters, Tonda Thomas Burden of Lexington and Treva Thomas Motley of Concord; her brother, Russell McBride of Lexington; two sisters, her twin, Fay Conrad of Thomasville, and Carolyn Dodson of Lumberton; her grandchildren, Luke Motley and Asa Motley; and many nieces and nephews.- 7.14.2009 ARCHDALE-Patsy (Pat) Tuttle Martin, 74, passed Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at her residence. wake: Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 6 until 8 at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009 at Fairfield United Methodist Church; Rev. Jill Auman and Rev. Gene Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born July 9, 1935 in Randolph County, daughter of the late Rev. Mike and Vivian Hiatt Tuttle. Surviving is her husband, Harold R. Martin (m.August 13, 1965); three children, Lee Lomax and wife, Connie, of Tryon, Libby Myers and husband, Hugh, of Archdale, and Jan Wright and husband, Kevin, of Trinity; 10 grandchildren, Austin Lomax, Rachael Lomax, Ashley Delay, Daniel Myers, Elizabeth Myers, Jamie Williams, Hugh Myers, II, Anna Wright, Wesley Wright and Leah Wright; one sister, Janie Barnes of Greensboro; and one brother, Harold Tuttle of Siler City.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Kainuyo Johnson, 58, passed Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at her home. No funeral service is planned. Native of Koza, Okinawa, Japan; survived by her husband, David L. Johnson of the home; son, Eric Johnson and his wife Jennifer of Asheboro, NC; daughters, Virginia L. Johnson of Asheboro, NC, and Cindy L. Brown and her husband Jeremy of Virginia Beach, VA; grandsons, Shawn Anthony Johnson, Corey Lee Johnson, Bryce Lee Johnson, Coby Lee Johnson, Caiden Lee Brown; and granddaughter, Jayda Marie Brown.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Dewey Warner Amick, 92, passed Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at his residence. Funeral Services, 2 pm Friday, July 17, 2009 at Whites Memorial Baptist Church, Franklinvillel; Rev. Jeff Joyce and Rev. Todd Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery Native of Alamance County; preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Amick. Survivors: daughters, Anita Brady and husband, Wiley, of Ramseur; Alice Faye Amick, of the home, sons, Eugene Amick and wife, Charlene and Larry Amick and wife Becky, all of Franklinville, grandchildren, Randy Brady, of Asheboro, Mickey Brady, of Randleman, Amy Brown, of Ramseur, Richard Amick, of Wilmington, Renee Gregory, of Greensboro, great grandchildren, Jeremy Brady, Jonathan Brady, Stephen Brown, Jacob Brown, Anna Leigh Brown, Kaitlyn Brady, Caroline Brady.- Loflin ARCHDALE-Carl Reece Phillips, 73, passed July 14th, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. WAKE: 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral service 2:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Sure Foundation Baptist Church; Rev. Bill V. Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born February 19th, 1936 in Guilford County, a son to the late Richard and Georgia Mechum Phillips. Surviving are his wife Mildred Shropshire ( 1956); two sons, Kevin Phillips and wife Laurie of Archdale and Jeff Phillips and wife Lisa of Archdale; two sisters, Ima Jean Breeden of High Point and Marie Ellison of Archdale; and four grandchildren, Lee, Garrett, Laurin and Katie.-Cumby 7.15.2009 RAMSEUR-Alice Richardson Kennedy, 86, passed Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral Services3 pm, Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Mr. Charles Carter officiating. Burial at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Hansel Lee Kennedy and two sons, Thomas Barry Richardson and Winfred Lee Kennedy. Survivors: daughter, Bonnie L. Kennedy, of Garner, sons, Bobby Leon Saunders and wife, Shirley Ann, of Troy; James Dale Kennedy and wife, Frances, of Asheboro, fourteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren-Loflin ASHEBORO-Bobby Gene "Bob" Presnell, 73, passed Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, born August 15, 1935, the son of the late Boyd and Sadie Hicks Presnell. Preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lee Presnell. Survivors include his daughter, Diane Hunt and friend, Jason Ellis, of the home; sister, Nancy Overman, of Seagrove; brothers, Glenn Presnell, Joe Presnell, both of Seagrove; grandchildren, Joshua Owens, Dixie Mitchell and husband, John, Madison Ellis; great grandchildren, John Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell.-Ridge TRINITY-Sharon Renee McMahan, 48 passed Wednesday July 15, 2009 at her home. Memorial service 11a m Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Cumby Family Funeral Chapel of Archdale; Pastor Chris Lockhart officiating. Born July 6, 1961 in High Point, to the late R.B. McMahan and Peggy Auman McMahan. Preceded in death by her sister Chanda McMahan. Sharon was of the Baptist Faith. Survived by her mother Peggy McMahan of the home; one brother Ronnie McMahan and wife Anna of Trinity; and four nieces and nephews Dustin Clutter, Charles Bryant, Britney Teague, and Amber Johnson; great nieces and nephews Cameron, Austin, Cassidy, Trevor, and Nathan.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Dennis Ricky Greene, 53, passed Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at his home. wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009. Funeral services 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Alex Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at West Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include his daughters, Rikki Lucinda Greene, Mary Greene, both of Asheboro; mother, Mrs. Mary Snider Greene, of Asheboro; sisters, Pat Lewallen, of Sophia, Phyllis McSwain, of Cordova, NC, Sandra Shelton, of Asheboro; brother, Johnny Greene, of Asheboro; two grandchildren.-Ridge 7.16.2009 ASHEBORO-Adam Torres Almodovar, 62, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009, in Asheboro. Native of Puerto Rico. No service information for burial. Survived by his wife, Lyz Almodovar; two daughters, Jesika Bravo of Asheboro, N.C., Amanda Almodovar of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, Adam Joseph Bravo of Asheboro, N.C.; two brothers, Saul Torres of New York, N.Y., Angel Torres of Puerto Rico; and a niece, Isabel Alvarez of Asheboro, N.C. RANDLEMAN-John Harold Underwood passed Thursday, July 16, 2009. Wake: Friday, July 17, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Oakhurst Baptist Church; Dr. Richard Crider and Rev. C. Gene Booker officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Clinton, TN; survived by his wife Toni F. Underwood; son, Jonathan S. Underwood and wife Julie of Statesville; sister, Dorothy Lafon of Pearisburg, VA and one brother: Gilbert G. Underwood, Jr. and his wife Mary Underwood of Lexington.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Alice Janet Laffargue Stowe, 86, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Randolph Hospita, Asheboro. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Heidelberg United Church of Christ in Thomasville; Rev. Jamie Fonville officiating. Native of Cannan, Conn. Surviving are husband, Rev. George W. Stowe; daughters, Carol Ann Brown of Apalachicola, Fla., Holley Lynn Odahl of Melbourne, Fla., Janet Mariee Young of Asheboro; sister, Carol L. Reel of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Cheryl Hughes Shelton, 56, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009, at her home. Memorial service Sunday, July 19, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Junior Dawkins officiating. Born Nov. 13, 1952, at Asheboro, N.C., the daughter of the late John Edward and Nancy Cagle Hughes. Native of Randolph County; survived by her daughter, Meredith George and her husband, Robert, of Randleman, N.C.; son, Evan Goad of Franklinville, N.C.; grandchildren, Alanea Goad and Seth Cashion; brother, John Edward Hughes II and his wife, Marion, of Asheboro, N.C.; sister, Joy Hughes Ward and her husband, David, of Randleman, N.C.Pugh ASHEBORO- Judy Carol Johnson Kincaid, 62, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009. Native of Thomasville. Surviving are daughters, Rhonda Frazier of Denton, Tracy Strider of Asheboro; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Barbara Montgomery of Thomasville, Nancy Meadows of New Bern, Susan Patrick of Archdale; brother, Wayne Johnson of Snow Hill.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Steven Clark Cagle, 55, passed Thursday morning, July 16, 2009. Graveside services Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Asheboro City Cemetery; Reverend Dr. Robert U. Ferguson Jr. officiating. Born May 30, 1954, in Burlington, Vt., a son of Gilbert Clark and Barbara Ann Lingerfelt Cagle. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Terry Cagle. Surviving is his brother, Marty Cagle of High Point.-Sechrest ASHEBORO-Ana Galarza Duarte, 19, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009, at her home. Graveside services 4 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at New Hope Memorial Gardens in Asheboro. Native of Mexico. Surviving are son, Eduardo Galarza Duarte of the home; parents, Venancio Galarza and Maria De Jesus Duarte of Asheboro; brothers, Ranferi Galarza Duarte, Jorge Galarza Duarte, Bartolo Galarza Duarte, Agustin Galarza Duarte, Angel Galarza Duarte, Venancio Galarza Duarte Jr., all of Asheboro; sisters, Ana Galarza Duarte, Josefina Galarza Duarte, Griselda Galarza Duarte, Marta Galarza Duarte, Rafaela Galarza Duarte, all of Asheboro.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Linda Thornton Dumph, 50, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Hospice Home At High Point, High Point. Memorial service Sunday, July 19, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Joe L. Farlow and the Rev. Edward J. Arroyo officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Eva Evans Thornton and her husband, David Dumph. Survived by daughters, Kasey Leigh Thornton of Level Cross, Christina Lynne Dumph of Asheboro, and son, Joseph Bayse Thornton of Asheboro; best friend and companion, Angie Baldwin of the home; sisters, Louise Rabon of Georgia, Ruby Shirley and her husband, Lindsay, of Randleman, Shirley Halsey and her husband, Cecil, of Level Cross; brother, Tommy Thornton and his wife, Rachel, of Randleman.-Pugh 7.17.2009 ASHEBORO-Bobby Ray Sapp, 80, passed Friday, July 17, 2009, at his home. Graveside memorial service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Davidson County. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Sapp, of the home; daughters, Viki Hill, Donna Cranford, Penny Sapp,all of Asheboro; sons, Robert Sapp, of Asheboro, Donald Eugene Sapp, of Ether, James Sapp, of Asheboro; sisters, Margaret Johnson, of Thomasville, Doris Davis, of High Point; ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.Ridge ASHEBORO-Ilene Callahan Marion, 76, passed Friday, July 17, 2009, at her home. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Surry County; preceded in death by her husband, Charles Marion. Surviving are daughters, Mona Scott of Seagrove, Charlon McNeill of Seagrove, Faith Smith of Asheboro; son, J.C. Marion of Asheboro; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Randy Wayne Neas, 44, passed Friday, July 17, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Celebration of life service 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at George Brothers Funeral Service. Born on Dec. 31, 1964, in Guilford County, to Darvin Neas and Deanna Grimsley. He was employed with Battleground Jewelry.Surviving are his mother, Deanna Grimsley; wife, Robin Neas, of Randleman; children, Brandi Neas of the home and Chris Dawson of Randleman; one brother; and three sisters. -George Brothers GRAYS CHAPEL-Virginia Sue (Ginnie) Tate, 69, passed at home on Friday, July 17, 2009. Memorial service will be held Sunday, July 26, at 2pm at her farm. Born in Illinois to the late Norma and Freddie Tate on Nov. 22, 1939. survived by her brother, Steve Tate; sister-in-law, Lee Terry Tate; and nephews, Nathan Tate and Gareth Tate.- ARCHDALE-Emmett William Horne, 84, passed Friday, July 17, 2009 at his residence. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Roger Porter and Rev. Jeff Ledbetter officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born November 3, 1924 in Russell County, VA, the son of the late John Christopher and Rosa Anderson Horne. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hettie Reynolds Horne of the home; two daughters, Joyce Higgins and husband, Darrell, of Trinity, and Diane Albright and husband, Roger, of Thomasville; a son, Michael Horne and wife, Tammy, of Thomasville; five granddaughters, Melanie Higgins, Stephanie Griffith, Tanya Hughes, Stormi Hare, and Crystal Horne; and two great granddaughters, Christina and Rebecca Hughes.-Cumby ARCHDALE-Betty Miller Cash, 67, passed Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Hoyt Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Born August 29, 1941 in Surry County, daughter of the late Herman and Anna Wood Miller; preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Cash on June 13, 1985, and a son, Teddy Alvin Cash on March 23, 1985. Survivors include her son, Anthony Cash and wife, Denise, of Jamestown; three daughters, Barbara Gibbs of Archdale, Suzie Walls and husband, Brian, of Archdale, and Dorothy Hylman and husband, Ken, of Trinity; nine grandchildren, Sonny, Lillie, Anthony, Jr., Natalie, Dustin, Dalton, Brian, Nicholas, and Ashley; and five sisters, Carolyn Hill of Trinity, Geraldine Morris and Cindy Mason both of High Point, Wilma Smith of Thomasville, and Joyce Nall of Archdale.-Cumby ARCHDALE- Georgia Harmon Lamb passed July 17, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 pm Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Kenny Greenway, Rev. Brian Powell and the Rev. Edd Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born September 27, 1918 in Randolph County. daughter of Seab and Abbie Harmon. Preceded in death by her husband William H. (Bill) Lamb (m. August 25, 1935)and her son William Roger Lamb. Surviving is her son: Clifton H. Lamb of High Point; two sisters: Margaret Beamon & husband, Bobby, of Denton and Lena Cecil of Garner; one brother: Milton H. Harmon of High Point; six grandchildren; seventeen great- grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.-Cumby 7.18.2009 ASHEBORO — Bernadine “Mimi” Powers Rains, age 78, passed July 18, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Services at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. Born on April 9, 1931 to the late Annie Myrtle West Powers and Huey Monroe Powers Preceded in death by her husband Taylor Monroe “Sparky” Rains. Survived by her favorite daughter, Sue Ellen Rains of Cary; grandson, Nathan Taylor Orlowski of Couer d’Alene, Idaho; twin sister, Iris Jean Williams (Roger) of Concord, N.C.; sister, Louise Smith (Elswick) of Greensboro, N.C., and twin sister and brother, Joanne Sanders and Joel Powers (Brenda) of Asheboro. She is also survived by sister-in-law Anne York (Ernie) of Signal Mountain, Tenn., and brother-in-law Lyn Priest of Asheboro. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Priest, sister-in- law Barbara Rains and brothers-in-law, Glenn Sanders and James Rains; 18 nieces and nephews and 20 grand nieces and nephews-Boles 7.19.2009 ASHEBORO-Phyllis Howell Cooper, age 68, passed Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake and Service: 12:30 - 2:00 PM at West Bend United Methodist Church; Rev. Larry Moore, Rev. Drew McIntyre and Rev. Jeff Farlow officiating. Burial will follow in the West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born March 20, 1941 in Randolph County NC the daughter of the late Clinton Claude and the late Berta Pugh Meigs Howell. Preceded in death by her brothers, Robert (Bob) Howell, and James Howell, and father in law, Harry P. Cooper.Survived by her husband: Harry Cooper, two daughters: Lorie C Deese and her husband Mickey of Pageland, SC, Martha C Murray and her husband James of Randleman, NC and one son: Jeffrey Cooper and his wife Karen of Asheboro, NC, four grandchildren; ; Joshua Williams; David Williams; Myla Murray, and Tristan Murray; great grandson, Whyatt Williams; two sisters: Virginia Cooper of Asheboro, NC, and Sue King of Kure Beach, NC and one brother: John Howell of High Point, NC, and mother in law, Ella Mae Cooper.- Pugh MOORESVILLE-Conie Jane Freeman King, 84, passed Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6 until 8 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Funeral services 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Center Cross Baptist Church; Rev. Justus McKeel officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, born, April 17, 1925, the daughter of the late Neil and Ora Richardson Freeman. Preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie King. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Ballard and her husband, Herb, and his mother, Edith Ballard, all of the home; sisters, Mamie Hare, Nellie Beane, both of Seagrove, Stacy Cornelison, and husband, James, Mildred Chrisco, Rachel Smith and husband, Buster, all of Asheboro; brother, Wesley Freeman, and wife, Nellie, of Asheboro; sisters-in-law, Faye Freeman, of Asheboro, Kitty Freeman, of Newport News, VA; grandchildren, Zack Ballard, of Chapel Hill, Jeremy Ballard, of Wilmington.-Ridge HIGH POINT-Mozelle Kearns Hardy, age 96 passed Sunday, July 19 at High Point Regional Hospital. Graveside service 11:00 am Wednesday, July 22 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Denton; Rev. Boyd Holliday officiating. Born May 20, 1913 in Randolph County to Benjamin and Carrie Cranford Kearns. Preceded in death by her husband Willard E. Hardy who died February 21, 1977; brothers, Othell Kearns, Raymond Kearns and Charlie Kearns and sisters, Jessie Crouse, Ruby Ingram and Leatta Daniel. Survived by her daughter Bennie Hearne and husband Lamar of High Point-Briggs ASHEBORO- Kathy Maness, 44, passed Sunday, July 19, 2009, at her home.-Ridge LIBERTY-Donald Garry Yow, age 66, passed Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral services 11 a.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Liberty; Rev. Travis Brock officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Born March 22nd, 1943 to the late Paul Burl Yow and Bertha Wood Yow. Preceded in death by his sister, Frances Chrisco. Surviving is his wife Gaynell Kirkman Yow (m. June 29, 1963); daughter, Kathy Linnette Yow Chaulklin and her husband, John Henly Chaulklin III “Jay”; granddaughters, Victoria Anne Chaulklin and Mallory Shea Chaulklin; his identical twin brother, Ronald Jerry Yow and his wife, Patsy Williams Yow; sister, JoEllen Yow Lawson and her husband, J.D.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Johnathan David Kiziah, 33, passed Sunday July 19, 2009. Born October 5, 1975, in High Point a son of Raymond Ronald "Ronnie" and Katheryn Conrad Kiziah. Services to be held later. Surviving are his parents, Ronnie and Kathy Kiziah of Trinity; his maternal grandmother, Jean Conrad of Jamestown; his paternal grandmother, June Snipes of Archdale; his brother, Jason Kiziah and his wife Ashleigh of Trinity; a niece, Carmen Kizah and a nephew, Jacob Kiziah.-Sechrest 7.20.2009 ASHEBORO-Pearle Cole Moffitt Murray, age 86, passed Monday, July 20, 2009 at her home. Wake: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Bill Hale officiating. Entombment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husbands, Lester Moffitt and J.C. Murray, her parents, Carlie and Estelle Cole, and her brothers, Ervin, Houston, and Ferman Cole. Survived by her sisters, Thelma Sellers and her husband Billy Sellers of Asheboro, NC, Mary Smith and her husband Arnold Smith of Asheboro, NC; step daughters, Ann Johnson and her husband Rev. Joe Johnson of Carthage, NC, Betty Hale and her husband Rev. Bill Hale of Yadkinville, NC, and Linda Murray of Yelm, WA; step son, J.C. Murray, Jr. of Yelm, WA; sisters-in-law, Ida Cole of Asheboro, NC, Bertie Cole of Asheboro, NC, and Ruby Bennett of Asheboro, NC; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Barbara Angeline Harper Rich, 81, passed Monday, July 20, 2009, at her home. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Funeral services 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Nugent Rich, of Asheboro; son, David O. Rich, of Asheboro; brother, Oris Harper, of Asheboro; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.- Ridge ASHEBORO - Helen Cline Measamer, age 81, passed Monday, July 20, 2009 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Wake: Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10:30-11:30 am at Pugh Funeral Home. Graveside service 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis; Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Native of Cabarrus County; survived by her daughters, Ann Pugh and her husband Mac of Asheboro, Marty Marley and her husband Larry of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jonathan Pugh and his wife Maggie, William Pugh, Kaitlin, Kristin, Daniel, Robert and David Marley.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Thelma Smith York, age 95, passed Monday, July 20, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. Mark J. Key officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. York. Survived by her son, Tommy L. York and his wife, Bonnye, of Asheboro; grandsons, Alan York of Badin Lake and his fiance, Kimberly Edwards of Greensboro, Todd York and his wife, Kelly, of Asheboro.- Pugh 7.21.2009 ASHEBORO-Harry Lee Fruitt, 63, passed Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. No service information. Native of Randleman. Surviving are sons, Anthony Lee Fruitt and Christopher Odell Fruitt, both of Asheboro; sister, Joyce F. Slaughter of Thomaston, Ga.; brothers, Roy M. Fruitt and Homer R. Fruitt, both of Franklinville; two grandchildren.-Pugh LIBERTY-Myrtle Humble Smith, 85, passed Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church; Rev. Todd Struble officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, F. Donald Smith. Surviving are son, James Douglas “Doug” Smith of Liberty; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.- Loflin TRINITY-Mary Elizabeth Coble Gardner, 94, passed Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at GreyBrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Services 2 PM Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Davis Funerals and Cremations; Rev. Gregg Dickens officiating. Entombment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born November 2, 1914 in Guilford County, the daughter of Millard and Mollie May Coble; preceded in death by her husband Coy M. Gardner; a daughter, Rhonda Gail Shaw and five brothers, Bill, Ralph, Ted, Arvel and Ross. Survivors include her son, Jim Gardner of the home; two brothers, Jack Coble and wife, Jane of Greensboro and Randall Coble and wife Lola of Kernersville; a grandson, Shane Shaw of High Point ; a great-grandson, Logan Shaw of High Point and several nieces, nephews and many friends.-Davis F.H. 7.22.2009 NORWOOD-Paul M. Payne, age 54, passed Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Stanly Regional Medical Center, Albemarle. Wake: Friday, July 24, 2009 from 2:45 - 3:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral is Friday, July 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Gene Moore officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his wife, Marilyn Farlow Payne; mother, Louise Payne of Asheboro; sister, Joy Taylor and her husband Bill of Cary; nephew, Jason Taylor and his wife Misha of Athens, GA; great nephew, Oren Taylor of Athens, GA; niece, Morgan Taylor and her husband Keith Harrington of Charlottesville, VA; great nephew, Ryleigh Harrington of Charlottesville, VA.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Myrtle Stutts Latham, 94, passed Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2009. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church; Dr. Ron Chaney and Rev. Grady Blakely officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born November 25, 1914, the daughter of the late Hadley and Ida Stutts. Preceded in death in 1992 by her husband of 52 years, William "Kenny" Latham, and a daughter in 1993, Donna Maness. Surviving are her son, Roy Latham and wife, Maxine, of Asheboro; daughters, Mary Elliott, of Sanford, Margaret Voncannon and husband, Danny, of Seagrove, Melba Chriscoe and husband, Jerrell, of Seagrove, Inez Deaton and husband, Daris, of Seagrove, Jane Chriscoe of Seagrove, Ruby Morgan and husband, Barry, of Seagrove, Doris Brown and husband, Bobby, of Eagle Springs; sisters, Pearl Chriscoe, of Seagrove, Dora Lowder, of Albemarle, Fannie Core, of Atlanta, GA; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren-Ridge TRINITY-Rachel Kate Haynes Jones, 88, passed July 22, 2009, at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Reavis Memorial Baptist Church; Darryl R. Love, Reverend Brian E. Biggers and Reverend Raleigh Haynes officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born on February 15, 1921, in Mt. Airy, a daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Susan Katherine Law Haynes. Preceded in death by her husband Dewitt Clinton Jones who preceded her in death in April of 1983; by three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are seven children, Mary Magdalene Moize of Thomasville, Katherine Louise Jones of Dublin, VA, Joyce Ann Stratton and husband, Claude Gene of Trinity, Linda Kay Cox and husband, Ron of High Point, Ronnie Clinton Jones and wife, Pam, Wanda Gail Cole and husband, Daryl and Peggy Sue Springer and husband, David, all of Trinity. Twenty-three grandchildren. Thirty Great-Grandchildren. Eleven Great-Great-Grandchildren.-Cumby 7.23.2009 ASHEBORO-Edith Abee Spargo, age 83, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009. Wake: an hour before the main service. Funeral services Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Kim Snyder and Rev. Connie Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born in Belmont, NC; preceded in death by her husband, Yates Spargo, brother, Charles Moran Abee; and sister, Margaret Helen Abee McCoy. Survived by her daughter, Judy Spargo of Wilmington, NC; son, Danny Spargo and his wife Sandra of Randleman, NC; grandson, Keven Spargo and his wife Helen of Graham, NC; granddaughter, Monica Parker of Ellington, CT; and her beloved companion, Snickers.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Annette McCorquodale Williams, 82, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Graveside Services, 11 AM, Monday, July 27, 2009 at Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklinville; Rev. Perry Brown officiating. Native of Randolph County native. Survivors: husband, C. Buie Williams, of the home, sons, James B. Williams and his wife, Serena, of Franklinville; John A. Williams and his wife, Melissa, of Ramseur, sister, Hilda "Vann" Bulla, of Asheboro, grandchildren, Kyle Williams, of Ramseur and Lindsay Williams, of Siler City, great grandchild, Conner Williams, step-grandchildren, Brittany Auman, T.J. Auman.-Loflin TROY-Bickett Harley Pugh, 64, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Funeral Services, 3 pm, Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Pastor Danny Jarrell officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Carol Stepp Pugh, of the home, son, PFC Christopher M. Pugh, US Army, of Huntsville, Alabama, sisters, Pat Corder, Dianne Pugh, Joanne Brooks, all of Asheboro, brothers, Sam Pugh, Ed Pugh, Joe Pugh, Chris Pugh, Pete Pugh, all of Asheboro; Don Pugh, of Seagrove, step-daughter, Cynthia Smith, of Asheboro, step-son, Arthur P. Smith, of Troy, four grandchildren.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Hallie Hayworth Brower, 97, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Springfield Friends Meeting; Rev. Ray Luther and Rev. Ralph Eanes officiating. Interment will follow in the meeting house cemetery. Born July 13, 1912 in Guilford County, daughter of the late John and Mary Hepler Hayworth. Preceded in death by her husband Albert Lee Brower on December 8, 1991 (m.April 22, 1935);three sisters, Regina Hayworth, Dovie Hayworth and Gertrude Macon, and five brothers, Henry Hayworth, Orvie Hayworth, Raymond Hayworth, Sr., Chester Hayworth, Sr., and Myron “Red” Hayworth, Sr. Survivors include her son, Donald L. Brower, Sr. and wife, Pat, of Archdale; her daughter, Mary B. Hamilton of Archdale; six grandchildren, Cindy Armfield and husband, Will, Donald L Brower, Jr. and wife, Vin, Allen L. Hamilton and wife, Karen, John D. Hamilton and wife, Tara, Mark E. Hamilton and wife, Carol, and Sandra H. Blackwell and husband, Billy; and eight great grandchildren, William Armfield, II, Dovie Ann Brower, Dillon Brower, Shane Hamilton, Claire Hamilton, Gage Hamilton, Cade Hamilton and Tanner Hamilton.- Cumby ASHEBORO-Lizzie Roberts Barnes, 78, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Alex Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born in Randolph County on October 4, 1930, daughter of the late Thomas Roberts and Martha Collins Roberts. Preceded in death by her great grandson, James David Luther. Surviving are her son, Norman “Clyde” Luther, Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Asheboro; sister, Ethel R. Brown, of Asheboro; brothers, Willard Roberts and his wife, Lucille, of Asheboro, Leonard Roberts and his wife, Evelyn, of Asheboro; grandsons, Dwayne Luther, Eric Luther; and great grandchildren, Summer Luther and Michael Brown.-Ridge ASHEBORO-James Elmer Williamson, 90, passed July 23, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Dover Baptist Church in Robbins; Rev. Wilson Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born Nov. 28, 1918, in Moore County, preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Sarah Kennedy Williamson; his wives, Berlie Caroline Spivey Williamson and Dessie Spivey Allen Williamson; two sons, Lester Eugene “Peanut” Davis and Giles Elmer “Tump” Williamson; sisters, Annie Jane Jerrell, Lessie Leard, Rosie Reeder and Sadie Williamson; and brothers, John Rufus, William Clarence and Linnie Williamson. Survived by his son, Bennie Williamson and his wife, Peggy, of Asheboro; daughter-in-laws, Gaynelle Davis of Robbins and Inez Hoover of Asheboro; two stepsons, Brent Allen and Roy Allen, both of Robbins; two stepdaughters, Glenda Saunders and Joan McIver, both of Robbins; one sister, Louvene Maness of Bear Creek; one brother, Billy Tom Williamson of Robbins; four grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.-Kennedy CHARLOTTE-John “Jack” Richard Prus, 77, passed Thursday, July 23, 2009, at his home. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Joseph Tidwell officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Elwood, IN. Surviving are wife, Clarice Prus of the home; daughters, Teresa Symes of Asheboro, Janice Stamper of Locust and Jeanna Lamb Tidwell of Charlotte; son, Bruce Cagle of Asheboro; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren.-Ridge 7.24.2009 RANDLEMAN-Opal Siler Wood, age 93, passed Friday, July 24, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Terry Routh and Rev. Wayne Fogleman officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randleman, NC, preceded in death by her husband, Alford Wayfield Wood, Sr., sisters, Annie Routh and Edna McAden, and brother, Joe Siler. Survived by her sons, Alford W. Wood, Jr. of Randleman, NC, Larry E. Wood of Randleman, NC; grandchildren, Timmy Wood and his wife Elizabeth, Jamie Wood, Gesila Wood, Chris Wood and his wife Michelle, Ellen Bulla, Ricky Bulla and his wife Melinda; great grandchildren, Kevin, April, Christine Maness and her husband Josh, Jessie, T.W., Jonathan, Tanner, Brandon, Zac, and Chris; great great grandchildren, Alex, Kenzi, Devin, Justin, Justine, Jaylon, Kayla, Andrew, Alyssa, Austin, Jacob, Zachary, and special friends, Bertha Allred, Cathy Mears, Johnette Stanley, and Vernon Hinshaw.-Pugh FLORIDA-James "Tony" Hardister, Sr., age 62, passed Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home. Service is Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro; Rev. Robert Armstrong and Lee Martell officiating. Born June 6, 1947 in Asheboro, NC, the son of the late Bettle Clarence Hardister and the late Nellie (Lawson) Hardister. Survived by his wife: Nancy "Lee" Hardister; Daughters: Sherri Hardister Cooper of Apopka, FL and Cathy "Annie" Hardister of Overland Park, KS; Son: James Tony Hardister, Jr. of Liberty, NC; Step daughter, Angela Moyer Noel; Step Sons, Jeffrey Moyer, Douglas Moyer, Nicholas Banion, and Aaron Banion; 21 grandchildren; Sister: Sharon Hardister Robbins of Asheboro, NC; and Brother: Jerry Hardister of Rock Hill, SC.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Ellen Trogdon Nance, 57, passed Friday, July 24, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Clearview Baptist Church, Franklinville; Pastor Howard Moffitt and Pastor Wayne Bryson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are her husband, Gary D. Nance, of the home; daughter, Donna N. Brewer, of Franklinville; sons, Kenneth Grant, of Randleman, Shane Nance, of Seagrove, Todd Nance, of Randleman; mother, Audrey Trogdon, of Ramseur, sister, Karen Kidd, of Asheboro; brother, Joey Trogdon, of Ramseur; grandchildren, Brittany Brewer, Krissy Beck, Sean Grant, Chase Nance, Jacob Grant, and Isabelle Nance.-Ridge 7.25.2009 LIBERTY-Donald Thomas Mix, 81, passed Saturday, July 25, 2009, at his home. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Liberty; Elder Lonny May officiating. Surviving is his sister, Anna Domelle.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Essie Davis Marley, 97, passed Saturday, July 25, 2009, at her home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Sechrest Funeral Chapel; Rev. John Sides officiating. Private family burial will take place at Marlboro Friends Cemetery. Native of Sophia; preceded in death by her husband, George M. Marley. Surviving are daughter, Carol Varner of Sophia; son, John Marley of Killeen, Texas; brother, Max Davis of High Point; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.- Sechrest ARCHDALE-Lorraine K. Bryson, 85, passed Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Hospice Home of High Point. Graveside services 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Floral Garden Park Cemetery; Chaplin Donald Burdock officiating. Born July 22, 1924 in Surry County, a daughter of the late William Edgar and Gracie White Kirkman Preceded in death by her husband Roy Bryson who passed July 11, 1988 (m.June 6, 1942 ); a son, Roger Dale Bryson; two sisters and four brothers. Surviving are one son, Doug Bryson and his wife Barbara of New London; daughter-in-law, Sarah Bryson of Thomasville; sister-in-law, Mary Bryson Kirkman of High Point; two sisters, Carolyn Kirkman Harmon and husband Tom of Greensboro, Jettie Kirkman Evans of Columbus, GA; one brother, Harold Kirkman and wife Joyce of Thomasville; four grandchildren, Melissa, Gene, Dale and Keela; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a host of nephews and nieces.-Sechrest 7.26.2009 SOUTHERN PINES-Hazel Mae Boling Lawson, age 102, passed Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Kingswood Nursing Home in Aberdeen, NC. Graveside Services Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Born in Randolph County. Survived by her son and daughter-in- law, Wilson and Amanda Lawson of Southern Pines, NC; granddaughters, Lauren Young and Betsy Alberty; great granddaughter, Eden Young and great grandson, Tanner Alberty-Pugh ROBBINS-J.E. “ Jbird” Dunlap, 79, passed July 26, 2009. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove; Rev. Ron Chaney and the Rev. Grady Blakely officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Moore County, preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mamie Dunlap; sister, Jewel Williamson and a granddaughter, Ashley LeGrand. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Lenora Williams Dunlap of the home; son, Keith and wife, Lisa Dickens Dunlap of Seagrove; daughters, Joanna LeGrand and husband, Vernon, of Eagle Springs and Shelia Myrick and husband, Jim, of Southern Pines; sisters, Jane Williamson of Seagrove and Betty Parker of Asheboro; grandchildren, Travis Dunlap and wife, Wendy, of Robbins, Jason Myrick and wife, Dolly, of Seattle, Wash., Hilarie Dunlap of Seagrove, Corey LeGrand of Eagle Springs, Kyndal Dunlap of Robbins, Jamie Myrick of Southern Pines and Justin Dunlap of Randleman; two step-grandchildren; six beloved great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.-Kennedy ASHEBORO-Marcella C. Ruble, 84, passed Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Ky. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Nagatuck, W.Va. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ruble Sr. Surviving are daughter, Sherry R. Helmick of the home; son, Paul Ruble Jr. of the home; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.-Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home 7.27.2009 MARION, VA-Herbert Brown Shepard, 79, passed Monday, July 27, 2009 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie. Graveside Services, 11 am Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, NC;Rev. Frank Thacker officiating. Native of Montgomery County; preceded in death by his parents, John G. Shepard and Villa Blake Shepard. Survivors: daughter, Dustene Orvik and her husband, Greg, of Marion, Va., son, H. Steven Shepard and friend, Shannon, of Bristol, Tenn., sister, Louise Goins, of Denton, granddaughter, Shelley Hess and friend John, great grandchildren, Jayden Brown Hess and Brianna Leigh Fariss.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Otis Leroy Hudson, age 77, passed Monday, July 27, 2009 in Asheboro. Funeral services Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:00 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church; Pastor Kelly B. Ottinger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Richmond County; preceded in death by his wife, Jerldean Ledwell Hudson. Survived by his son, Donald Hudson and his wife Phyllis of Asheboro; daughter, Debra Hudson Batten and her husband Ted of Troy; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Jennings Price “JP” Staples, 81, passed Monday, July 27, 2009, at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Archdale. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery, Mayodan; Pastor Stephen Stowe officiating. Native of Mayodan, preceded in death by his wife, Carol Carter Staples. Surviving are daughters, Nicole Ackley of Greensboro, Susan Smith of Florida, Lucy Sykes and Audrey Armentrout, both of Asheboro; sons, Tommy Staples, David Staples and Jesse Staples, all of Asheboro; Jake Staples of Ramseur, Michael Staples of Welcome, Sam Staples of Trinity; sister, Ruth S. Carter of Kernersville; 18 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren-Pugh ASHEBORO-Reima Robinson Simmons, age 90, passed Monday, July 27, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Pete Kunkle officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL. Native of Bladen County, NC, preceded in death by her husband, Troy Simmons and one great grandchild. Survived by her daughter, Sarah Faircloth and her husband Roger of Lexington, NC; sons, Robert Simmons and his wife Sandra of Pittsboro, NC, Allen Simmons and his wife Pat of Lexington, NC; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Gary Wayne Koch, 43, passed Monday, July 27, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens; Rev. Randall Smith officiating.Born Aug. 22, 1965, in Norfolk, Va., to Sanford “Sandy” David and Martha Ellen Wright Koch who survive. Also survived by a daughter, Ashley Anne Koch of Winston-Salem; a sister, Deborah Mayes of Winston-Salem; a brother, David Koch of Trinity; his grandfather, Clifford Wright of Chesapeake, Va.; and a number of cousins, aunts and uncles-Hayworth-Miller 7.28.2009 ASHEBORO-JoAnna Hudgins Gilmer, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Wake: Pugh Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Memorial service 11:00 AM, Friday, July 31, 2009 at Central United Methodist Church, Asheboro. Born in Chula, Ga, March 10, 1939, daughter of the late Ethlene Hicks Hudgins Bowen and Charles "Cholly" Hudgins. Surviving are husband, Jimmy Wilton Gilmer of the home, daughters Ellen Thurmond and husband Paul Aron of Richmond, Va, Heather Thurmond of Springfield, Va, and Leslie Womeldorf and husband Craig of Lancaster, Pa and son Charles "Cholly" Gilmer and wife Heather of Asheboro, three grandchildren Hannah Gropper of Richmond, Va, Samuel and Alyssa Womeldorf of Lancaster, Pa.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Velma Verlene Hoover, 88, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. Memorial Services, 11 AM, Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ramseur; Rev. Charles Lindquist. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: son, Tommy Hoover, of Seagrove, sisters, Ruth Yow, of Ramseur; Doris Pugh, of Asheboro, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren..-Loflin RAMSEUR-Lloyd Cornwall Smith, 92, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at his home. Private memorial service to be held at a later date in Milford, CT. Native of Milford, CT; survived by his wife, Carol G. Smith, of the home.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Troy Fred Farlow, 74, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm at First Wesleyan Church in Randleman; Rev. Don Hurlburt and Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. Entombment will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Linebarrier Farlow, son, J. Dean Farlow and his loyal canine friend, Lady. Survived by his wife, Ann Farlow; daughters, Terri Maness and her husband Randy of Asheboro, Freda Key of Asheboro; son, Troy A. Farlow and his wife Teresa of Pace, FL; sister, Beatrice Masengale of Randleman; step-sons, Mark Caveness and his fiance' Chris Wagner of Kernersville, Mitchell Caveness and his wife Pamela of Asheboro; grandchildren, Joshua L. "Josh" Maness of Asheboro, Jeremy Key and his wife Shannon Key of Asheboro, Brad Key of Asheboro, Chandra Farlow of Washington, Dean Farlow of Pace, FL; step grandchildren, Derek Caveness, Brandon Caveness; great grandchild, Kaitlyn; mother-in-law, Eleanor Brewster of Asheboro.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Frances Trotter Coggins, 81, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Boyd Byerly and Pastor Wayne Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born on November 7, 1927 in Asheboro, NC to the late Ervin Lee Trotter and Leona Tysinger Trotter. Preceded in death by her husband, Mont P. Coggins, Sr., sister, Mozelle Julian, and brother, James Trotter. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Survived by her daughters, Bonnie Smith and her husband Jimmy of Asheboro, NC, Shirley Coggins of Asheboro, NC and special friend, Jack Kiser, Phyllis Hames and her husband Terry of Mayodan, NC, Cathy Coggins of Winston-Salem, NC; son, Mont P. Coggins, Jr. and his wife Damaris of Asheboro, NC; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and brother, Robert Trotter of Bennett, NC.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-James R. McDaniel, 68, passed Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at his home. Funeral service 12p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Harshaw Grove Missionary Baptist Church; Dr. W.D. Roseman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County and employed by Fox Clothing. Surviving are sons, James Olando McDaniel, Carlos McDaniel and Joel F. Brown, all of Randleman; sisters, Carolyn Chestnut of Greensboro and Ruth Ann Greene of Randleman; five grandchildren.-CC Hodges ARCHDALE-Clyde Lee Hanes, Jr., age 78, passed July 28, 2009, at Hospice Home at High Point. Memorial services Thursday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. in Sechrest Funeral Chapel in Archdale; Reverend Randy Quate officiating. Born in Forsyth County on July 2, 1931, to Clyde Lee Hanes, Sr. and Lalah Masten Hanes. Preceded in death by his wife Jewel Jean Elliott January 22, 2005 (m. April 11, 1953 ) Surviving are two daughters, Pamela Marshall and her husband Walter of Archdale and Amber Brock and her husband Robbie of the U. S. Navy, and one son Clyde Lee Hanes, III. Mr. Hanes has two sisters, Jane Hinkley of Boise, Idaho and Diane Hill and her husband Larry of Lexington and one brother, Donald Hanes and his wife Marie of Findley, Ohio. There are six grandchildren.-Sechrest 7.29.2009 ASHEBORO-Leonard Bruce Brower, 89, passed Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his residence. Wake:7 PM to 9 PM, Friday, July 31, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Funeral Services, 3 PM, Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Joe Brown officiating. Burial at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church, Franklinville. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: sister, Rachel Parrish, of Lexington, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Donald Rex Moffitt, age 68, passed Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Wake: Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 12:30-1:30 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Howard Moffitt and Rev. Sam Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Fred Leach and Addie Yow Moffitt, and brothers, F. Jack, William (Bill), Royce and Max Moffitt. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley Varner Moffitt; step-son, Dean Varner of Trinity, NC; sisters, Dorothy Craven and her husband Jack of Franklinville, Rose Auman and her husband Charles of Asheboro, Janice Tolbert and her husband Tommy of Mt. Gilead, Elda King and her husband Don of Asheboro; step grandchildren, James Dean Varner and Brittney Maria Varner both of Trinity, NC, and extended family, Kay and Kermit Williamson of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh CANDOR-Larry Cleveland Saunders, 63, passed Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy. Services to be held later. Born June 29, 1946 in Randolph County to John Wayne Saunders and Mattie Mae Wright Saunders. Survivors include, wife; Nancy Cannon Saunders of the home, sons; Jeremy and Joshua Saunders both of the home, brothers; Roy Lee Saunders of Asheboro and Jerry Wayne Saunders of Clearwater, FL., siters; Dee Eaton and Linda Sue Caulder both of Asheboro. -Briggs TRINITY- Raymond Michael Locklar, 62, passed Wednesday, July 29, 2009- Hanes Lineberry 7.30.2009 ASHEBORO-William Roger Luther, 62, passed Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Pisgah United Methodist Church; Rev. Bob Dowling and the Rev. David Noyes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born in Randolph County, NC on March 15, 1947, son of the late Cicero Wayne Luther and Evelyn Kennedy Luther. Preceded in death by his sister, Barbara L. Lucas. Surviving are his wife, Jane P. Luther, of the home; son, Jonathan B. Luther and his wife, Nicole F., of High Point; grandson, Corbin W. Luther; aunts, Ruby Jean Luther, Nellie L. Miller, both of Asheboro; and uncle, Albert R. Luther, of Asheboro.-Ridge 7.31.2009 ASHEBORO-Bertha Cox Owens, age 88, passed Friday, July 31, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm at First Wesleyan Church- Randleman; Rev. Don Hurlburt and Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Crissie Luther Cox and her husband, Esco Owens. Survived by her daughters, Evelyn Asbill and her husband Tony of Asheboro, Barbara Ward and her husband Larry of Asheboro; son, Howard Owens and his wife Annette of Asheboro; grandchildren, Brian Asbill and his wife Tracey of Cary, Craig Asbill of Charlotte, Kimberly Depro and her husband Brooks of Apex, Chris Owens of Murfreesboro, Cameron Ward of Hilton Head, SC, Jennie Allmon and her husband Brian of Asheboro, Justin Owens of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Matthew Asbill, Katie Asbill, Noah Depro, Aaron Depro, Todd Allmon, Megan Allmon, Owen Allmon, Landon Allmon.- Pugh ARCHDALE-Frances Burnette Zooman, 77, passed Friday, July 31, 2009 at Brian Center Lexington. Funeral 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Randy Parris officiating. Born March 1, 1932 in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of the late Albert and Grace Nibert Burnette. Preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two sons, Greg Harrison and wife, Scharion, of High Point, and Gary Harrison of Matthews; her daughter, Sherry Swing and husband, Phillip, of Thomasville; two grandchildren, Shannon Bullion and husband, Robert, and Dakota Stutts and fiancée, Tiffany; two great grandchildren, Madison Bullion and Jayden Stutts; and a sister, Betty Golden of Archdale.-Cumby THOMASVILLE-Roy Lee Swaney, age 82, passed July 31, 2009. Funeral services Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11 AM at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville; Rev. Mike Orman and the Rev. Ray Swaney. Burial will be in Pleasant Union Community Church Cemetery.Born February 24, 1927, in Randolph County. son of Ruben Curtis "Girt" Swaney and Minnie Summey Swaney. Preceded in death by his parents along with brothers, Paul Swaney, Cletus Swaney, Baxter Swaney, and Glenn Swaney , and sisters, Blonzie Carter and Ruby Keef. Surviving is his wife Vida McDowell (m. September 8, 1945); two sons: Ronald Swaney and wife Sharon, and Roger Swaney and wife Linda, and two daughters; Gail Burton and husband Clifton and Sandra Bodenheimer and husband Thad, all of Thomasville; seven grandchildren. They are Crystal Christiansen of Thomasville, Bradley Burton and wife Martha of High Point, Misty Payne and husband Richard of Colorado, Todd Bodenheimer and his wife Amy, Tawana Gee and her husband Mark, and Greg Swaney, all of Thomasville and Mark Swaney of Trinity. Then came sixteen great-grandchildren. Nick, Kasey, Josh, Jacob, Jenna, Dylan, Trent, Trevor, Trey, Ashley, Chloe, Daxton, Courtney, Austin, Tyler, and Catherine. Lastly, his life was enriched with one great-great grandson, Landon; brothers, Ray Swaney and his wife Mary and Troy Swaney of Lexington and J.B. Swaney and his wife Betty of Trinity, and sisters, Edith Small and her husband Max of Asheboro and Ollie Ruth Ferguson of Liberty.-JC Green