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/ 6.1.2009 RANDLEMAN-Virginia McGee Small, age 81, passed Monday, June 1, 2009, at GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center in Trinity. Graveside service Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Ralph Webb officiating. Native of Kernersville; preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Small; her brother, Henry McGee; and sisters, Margaret Durham and Gladys Jones. Survived by her niece, Linda McGee Cutter of Archdale; nephews, Kenneth McGee of Sophia, Tony McGee of Archdale, Raymond Robertson, Elwood Robertson, Wayne Robertson, all of Greensboro; niece, Phyllis Robertson of Greensboro; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; numerous great-great- nieces and great-great-nephews.-Pugh 6.2.2009 RANDLEMAN0-Larry William “Billy” Cranford, 47, passed Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at his home. Funeral Friday, June 5, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Crestview Wesleyan Church; Dr. Daniel Leroy officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Asheboro. Survived by his wife: Nan Johnson Cranford, daughter: Cayla Cranford and son: Jackson Cranford all of the home; parents, Lawrence "Larry" and Cora Williams Cranford; brother: Gary Lee Saunders of Sunset Harbor, NC; brother, Gene Saunders and his wife, Barbara of Franklinville; brother, Beauford Cranford, Jr. and his wife, Danielle of Asheboro; sister, Ellen Cranford Tolbert and her husband, Keith of Thomasville, NC; sister, Diane Cranford Jones and her husband, Travis of Augusta, GA. Multiple nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces.-Pugh TRINITY- Bertha Mae Cox Wall, 89, passed June 2, 2009, at GrayBrier Nursing Home. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.-Davis Funeral Home. RAMSEUR-Joyce Eldridge Cox, 77, passed Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral services 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2009 at Ramseur Wesleyan Church; Rev. Leon Thompson and the Rev. Gary Waisner officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, Ramseur. Native of Randolph County. Survivors are sisters, Velma Smith and her husband, Roger, of Asheboro and Linda Cox of Asheboro; brothers, Roger D. Cox and his wife, Edna, and Merritt G. Cox and his wife, Virginia, all of Ramseur.-Loflin LINCOLNTON, NC - J Norman Hunt, 89, passed Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton, NC. Memorial service at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Born December 10, 1919 in Randolph County, son of the late Henry Moody and Mattie Ridge Hunt. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Bill Lindsey of Dallas, NC, his wife, Laura Eaton Hunt of Winston-Salem, NC, six stepchildren, sister, Marie Baum of Denton, NC and brother Harold Hunt of Asheboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Helen Solomon Hunt and his grandson, Donald Evers Wheaton, Jr.- ARCHDALE-Imogene Sumner Webster Robbins, 86, passed Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Dr. Roland Cavanaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 14, 1922 in Randolph County, daughter of the late Matthew and Lilly Pierce Sumner. Preceded in death by her first husband, Curtis F. Webster, her second husband, Garfield F. Robbins and a great grandson, Tyler Wellington. Survivors include two sons, C. Wayne Webster and wife, Nancy of Portsmouth, VA and Dale Webster of Archdale; three grandchildren, Matthew Wayne Webster and wife, Karen, Linda Kay Wellington and husband, Tommy and Addison S. Webster and wife, Jessica; seven great grandchildren, Trey, Noah, Cameron, Chase, Christian, Seth and Olivia. She is also survived by her extended family, Joe and Kathy Stallings and their three daughters, and Ronald and Margaret Robbins.-Cumby 6.3.2009 ASHEBORO-Kathleen M. Almond, 89, passed Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Funeral services Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church; Rev. Tommy R. Kidd Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Oakboro, N.C, preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dewey Almond and son-in-law, Jimmy Flinchum. Survived by her daughters, Betty Smith and her husband, Gerald, of Columbia, S.C., Joyce Julian and her husband, Phillip, Jewell Luther and her husband, Melvin, Judy Flinchum, all of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Charles Lee Lawhorn, 63, passed Wednesday, June 3, 2009, in Asheboro. No services are planned. Native of Washington, D.C. Surviving are brothers, William “Bill” Lawhorn of Asheboro, Larry Lawhorn of Manassas, Va., Roger Lawhorn of Rock Springs, Ga., James Lawhorn of Bristol, Tenn., and Fred Lawhorn of Fredericksburg, Va.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Margaret Holmes Daniel, 67, passed Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 at North Asheboro Church of God; Rev. Scottie Daniel and the Rev. Matt Gunter officiating. Native of Virginia. Surviving are husband, Walter Daniel, Sr.; daughters, Bobbie Haga, Sandra Fisher, Vondena Whitley, all of Asheboro, Melissa Burgess of Franklinville, Carolyn Compton, Marie Tupper both of Danville, Va.; sons, Kenneth Daniel, the Rev. Scottie Daniel, both of Asheboro, Michael Haga of Calhoun, Miss., Walter Daniel, Jr. of Crew, Va.; 24 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Janette Allred of Franklinville, Rhoda Harmon of Grays Chapel, Gladys Jarvis of New York. ARCHDALE-Wilma Jane Beshears Kersey, 66 passed Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral services 2 pm Saturday, June 6, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Bob Burns officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born August 13, 1942 in Wilkes County daughter of the late Clark Beshears and Mildred Church Beshears. Survived by three children, Robert L. Kersey of Archdale, Darrell Wayne Kersey and wife Teresa of High Point and Harrell Edward Kersey of Archdale. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Daniel Kersey, Kelli Kersey, Terah Nicole Craig ,four great grandchildren, Isaiah, Kaelyn, Maliyah and Brooklynn, two sisters, Bonnie Dailey and husband Judson of High Point, Pat Nance and husband Jack of Thomasville several nieces and nephews and a special niece Lesa Hicks of Raleigh.-Cumby 6.4.2009 ASHEBORO-Ollie Mae Brown Galyon, age 92, passed Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral services Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Luther E. Galyon. Survived by her son, Luther Galyon Jr. and his wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Sarah Galyon Dorman and her husband, Capt. Gregory Dorman of Colorado Springs, Colo.-Pugh RAMSEUR- Martha Craven York, 92, passed Thursday, June 4, 2009, at her residence. Funeral Services 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Staley; Dr. Larry Martin and Dr. Charles Fleshman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by a son, Robert Craven York and her husband William Mike York, Sr. Survivors are daughter, Martha Jayne York Embree of Staley; sons, William Mike York Jr., of Staley, John Sutton York of Conover; grandchildren, Martha York Troxler, Kelly York Cline, Kimberly Sutton York, John Chandler York, Benjamin Robert York, Matthew Craven York, Jack Raymond Embree III and Elizabeth Embree Brooks; great-grandchildren, Sarah Troxler, Emma Troxler and Nathaniel Troxler, Rachael Cline, Michael Cline, Johathan Cline and Abigail Cline, Lindsey York, Braxton York, Sky Jaden York, Dylan York, Robert York, McKinley York and William York, Colton Embree and Viletta Embree.-Loflin RAMSEUR-Thomas Anthony Hoover, 48, passed Thursday, June 4, 2009, at his residence. Memorial Services 6 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Terry Linquist officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survivors are parents, Tommy and Becky Hoover of Ramseur.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Joyce Sexton, 82, passed June 4, 2009, at her residence. Wake: Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point Sunday, June 7, 2009 6 until 8 pm. Graveside services 11 am Monday, June 8, 2009 at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born January 31, 1927 in Surry County, daughter of the late Eli Billings and Nina Joyce Billings. Preceded in death by her husband Warren Glenn Sexton on November 19, 1993; two sisters, Jane Boyles and Iris Hardy and three brothers, Ed, Joe Bill and Jimmy Billings. Survived by two sons, Robert Sexton and wife Lisa of Archdale and Steven Sexton and wife Susan of High Point and two grandchildren Tyler Sexton and Trey Sexton. She is also survived by a brother Paul Billings and wife Kathryn of Winston-Salem and four sisters, Lucille Wall of Winston-Salem, Peggy Wooten and husband Allen of Forbush, Paul Walton and husband Bill of Alabaster, Alabama and Carolyn Bowen and husband David of Lexington. -Cumby SEAGROVE-James Clifton Boone, age 90, passed Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chape; Rev. Wayne Byrd officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Moore County, preceded in death by his brother, Colvin Boone of Asheboro. survived by his wife, Ottie Cooper Boone; brother, Lonnie Boone of Candor, NC; two nieces and one nephew.-Pugh 6.5.2009 FRANKLINVILLE-Winfred Harold Allred, Sr., 79, passed Friday, June 5, 2009. Funeral Services, 4 pm, Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Whites Memorial Baptist Church in Franklinville; Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; survivors: wife, Margaret Millikan Allred, daughters, Lillie Benbow and husband Max, Teresa Parrish and husband James, all of Franklinville, Dianne Howell and husband Randall, of Sophia, Deborah Morris, of Asheboro, sons, Harold Allred and wife Vickie, of Asheboro, Bobby Allred and wife Jackie, of Anderson, SC, sisters, Doris Chriscoe, of Central Falls, Joyce Mainor, of Thomasville, brothers, Simon Allred, of Franklinville, Millard Allred, of Asheboro, eighteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.-Loflin RAMSEUR-Rev. Leonard Wiseman Conner, 78, passed Friday, June 5, 2009, at Woodland Hills Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Funeral services 3 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Patterson Grove Christian Church, Ramseur; Rev. Don Ledbetter, the Rev. Gene Schenck, the Rev. A. J. Kendrick and Roy Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born July 23, 1930, in Cliffside, N.C., to the late Claude and Sally Bright Conner. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Larine “Susie” Earls Conner of the home; daughter, Barbara Conner of Ramseur; sons, Perry Conner and wife, Linda-Ann Woods of Franklinville, Phillip Earl Conner and wife, Lyn Miller Conner of Mary Esther, Fla.; sister, Martha Nanney of Woodstock, Ga.; grandchildren, Daniel Conner, Christopher Conner; and many friends.-Loflin LIBERTY-Edith Aileen Caviness Smith, 87, passed Friday, June 5, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith. Surviving are son, Terry Smith; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; sisters, Leora Smith, Ruth Smith; brother, Frank “Doc” Caviness.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Jack Lee Shortsleeve, 85, passed Friday, June 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Danny Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, Native of Fulton, N.Y. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Esther Hoover Shortsleeve of Asheboro; two daughters, Susan Hill and her husband, Kenneth, and Brenda Bumgarner and her husband, Don, all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Kennan Hill and his wife, Danielle, Kevin Hill and his wife, Carla, all of Asheboro, Holly Cogan and her husband, Chris, of Archdale, N.C., Bryan Bumgarner and his wife, Bonnie, Matthew Bumgarner, Stacey Hodge and her husband, William, and Jaclyn Bumgarner, all of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Hunter Hill, Keaton Hill, Haedyn Hill, Kenzie Hill, Devyn Cogan, Riley Cogan, Brianna Bumgarner, Jake Bumgarner, Luke Bumgarner, Logan Hodge, Brooke Hodge, Lori Hodge, Drew Hodge and Kari Hodge; stepgreat- grandchildren, Paige Cogan and Camryn Cogan; one sister, Sally Casler and her husband, Joe, of Asheboro; one brother, Chuck Shore of Hyde Park, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews-Pugh DENTON-James Roy Vandiver, 67, passed Friday, June 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral Monday, June 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Farmer Baptist Church in Asheboro; Rev. Jeff Lamb and the Rev. Jonathan Burris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Crawfordsville, Ga, orn May 5, 1942, the son of Jim and Frances McAvoy Vandiver. Survived by his wife, Peggy Stein Vandiver; son and his wife, Keith and Sharon Vandiver of Asheboro, N.C.; daughter and her husband, Tina and Philip Carter of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, Jeremy Kowalski of Leadville, Colo.; granddaughter, Raechel Kowalski of Greensboro, N.C.; granddaughter, Lexi Toler of Denton, N.C.; mother, Frances McAvoy Vandiver of Thomson, Ga.; brother and his wife, Vernon and Peggy Vandiver of Washington, Ga.; sister and her husband, Frances and David Kitchens of Thomson, Ga.; special friends, Sammy and Melinda McMahan, Mike and Kristi Toler, all of Denton, N.C.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Bettie M. Hill, passed Friday, June 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Luke United Methodist Church; Pastor Tiajuana F. Mosby, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County-CC Hodges 6.6.2009 HIGH POINT -Charlotte Marie Hilton Richardson, 81, passed Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral service Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ; Rev. James Simonds officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born on September 20, 1927 in Randolph County to Benjamin Deloid Hilton and Edna Proctor Hilton. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bruce Richardson on February 18, 2003, whom she married on December 15, 1946; one sister, Doris Hilton Varner in 1982. Surviving are three sons, Michael Richardson and wife Sue of Whitsett, NC, Gregory Richardson of Evergreen, CO, and Jeffrey Richardson and wife Pat of High Point; five grandchildren, Brian, Joey, Carly, Holly, and Heather; four great-grandchildren; a lifelong friend, who was more like a sister, Coleen Vaughn of High Point. -JC Green RAMSEUR-Esther Staley passed Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Oakland Baptist Church, Ramseur. Burial will be in the Oakland-McCrary Cemetery. Surviving are sisters, Madge Brooks of the home, Etrulia Street of Asheboro and Mary Maxwell of Greensboro.-Kimes RAMSEUR-Hugh Thomas Burgess, 93, passed Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Parks Crossroads Christian Church, Ramseur; Rev. Randy Kelley and the Rev. Jimmy Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are wife, Ruth Sizemore Burgess of the home; daughter, Patricia Byrd and her husband, Irving, of Mt. Crawford, Va.; son, Thomas R. “Rudy” Burgess and his wife, Betty, of Stanley, Va.; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-James Robert "Tony" Brantley, age 69, passed Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his home. Funeral Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Dr. Jim Perryman and Rev. Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born May 30, 1940 in Asheboro, NC the son of James Leon and Christine Tucker Brantley. Native of Asheboro; preceded in death by his father James L. Brantley, Jr. and a brother, Donald Ray Brantley. Survived by his wife: Johnsie Pierce Brantley, daughter: Jami Jon Brantley Moffitt and her husband, Gary of Greer, SC, son: James Robert Brantley, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Lexington, NC, mother: Christine Tucker Brantley of Asheboro, and the light of his life his grandson: James Ezekiel Brantley of Greer, SC.-Pugh REIDSVILLE-Linda Matthews Graves passed Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Assembly Faith Christian Ministries. Born in Randolph County to the late Otha and Leora Matthews. Surviving are her husband, Sherman D. Graves, Sr.; son, David Graves, Jr. (Maria); daughter, Davida C. Graves; four sisters, Delsie Hilton and Annie Matthews, both of Winston-Salem, Sheila Guinn of Asheboro and Dr. Ocie Brown of Staley; and a host of nieces, nephews-McLaurin 6.7.2009 THOMASVIILE-Marvin Worth Phillips, MD, 86, passed Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville; Reverend Dr. Ivan H.M. Peden officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Randolph County, September 1, 1922, a son of Fred Joseph Phillips and Annie Pearl Kivett Phillips Preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Crim Phillips who passed June 22, 2004. Surviving are three sons, Marvin W. Phillips, Jr. and wife Laurie, and Stephen Phillips, both of Thomasville, and Michael Craig Phillips and wife Paula of Grimesland, NC; four grandchildren, Melissa Black and husband Jayme, Marvin W. (Trip) Phillips, III, Michael Craig Phillips, Jr., and Caroline Phillips; one great-grandson, Tyler James Black. -JC Green SEAGROVE-Rilla Kiser Hussey, 85, passed Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services 11 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Needham's Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove; Rev. James cockram officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; survivors: daughters, Linda Needham, and husband Bennie, of Ramseur, Peggy Morphis, and husband Eddie, of Seagrove, Cheryl Blankenship, and husband Robert, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, sisters, Mildred Garner, Callie Needham, both of Seagrove, brother, J. C. Kiser, of Seagrove, grandchildren, Brad Needham, Lori Smith, Kevin Morphis, Jaime Brown, great grandchildren, Austin Brown, Ethan Brown, Taylor Needham, Destiny Kennedy, Samantha Smith, Amanda Smith, Jillian Smith, McKenzy Smith.- Loflin 6.8.2009 ASHEBORO- Peggy Ann Bray Jones, 87, passed Monday, June 8, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services , June 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Asheboro First Wesleyan Church; Rev. Mark C. Beane and Rev. A.J. Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence V. Jones, and her daughter-in-law, Marla Jones. Survived by her daughters, Suzanne Rumble and her husband Shawn of Concord, NC; Priscilla Ragsdell and her husband Gary of High Point, NC; Sandra Webb and her husband Jerry of Oxford, MS; son, Larry Jones of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren, Brittany and Nicole Rumble, Ben Jones, April and Brian Ragsdell; Amy Yannelli and her husband Joe, Todd Webb; and great grandson, Joseph Yannelli. -Pugh ASHEBORO-Helen Bates Ray Fields, age 79, passed June 8, 2009. Funeral services Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at New Union United Methodist Church; Rev. George W. Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Elkin, NC; preceded in death by her husbands, John Ray and Richard Fields. Survived by her son, Jimmy Ray and his wife Suzanne of Asheboro, NC; granddaughters, Brandee Rich and her husband Greg of Asheboro, NC, Heather Ritch and her husband Michael of Asheboro, NC; great grandsons, Gavin Rich and Landon Ritch; step son, Gary Fields and his wife Joyce of Jackson Creek, NC; step daughters, Sheila Allmon and her husband Terry of Asheboro, NC, Judy Allred and her husband Darrell of Beaufort, NC; 4 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.- Pugh 6.9.2009 ARCHDALE-Annie McDuffie Macon, 86, passed Monday, June 9, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Entombment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Moore County, daughter of the Angus Calvin McDuffie and Eunice Jane Britt. Preceded in death by her husband Leonard Matthew Macon, one son Leonard Dean Macon, and 11 brothers and sisters. survived by her daughter Barbara Hill and husband Jay of Winston- Salem; two sisters Lucille Ritch and Jesse Henry both of Asheboro; three grandchildren Tyler Macon and wife Karen of High Point, Gina Wagoner and husband Toby of Trinity, and Carla Turner of Winston-Salem and four great grandchildren Mathew, Nathan, Samantha, and Tyler.-cUMBY 6.10.2009 ASHEBORO-Louise Moore Anderson, 96, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside service Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:30 am at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Rocky Patterson officiating. Native of Norfolk, VA, preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Anderson. Survived by son, Robert Anderson and his wife Linda of Raleigh; daughter, Joan Louise "Jody" Matthews and her husband Jimmy of Fuquay-Varina; grandchildren, Brandon Matthews of Fuquay-Varina, Tracie Matthews of Fuquay- Varina, Brian Anderson and his wife Pam of Knightdale, Christy Dudley and her husband Brian of Raleigh; 4 great grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Susan Lee Ward, 45, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Native of Charleston, W.Va. Surviving are sons, John Ward of Asheboro, Kenneth Tucker of High Point and Steven Carter of Hurricane, W.Va.; mother, Carol Ritchie Ward of Ramseur; sisters, Rachael Ward of Ramseur and Tina Harrah of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Gilda Icenhour Houston, 76, passed June 10, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service 3 p.m., June 12, 2009 at St. Peters. Burial will follow in the church cemetery; Rev. Matthew Schilling officiating.Born June 30, 1932, to the late Foye and Gertie Crouch Icenhour in Alexander County, preceded in death by an infant son, Gregery Dean Houston; one sister, Phyllis Laney; and one niece, Tangela Chapman. Surviving are her husband, Lamar Houston of Asheboro; one son, Barry Houston and wife, Cathy, of Asheboro; one granddaughter, Emily Thompson and husband, Barron, of Walkertown, N.C.; one grandson, Nathan Houston and wife, Kimberly, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; one sister, Gail Mathews and husband, Everette, of Hickory, N.C.; one niece, Tina Reid and husband, Jenks, of Suffolk, Va.; and two nephews, Gary Mathews and wife, Becky, of Conover, and Tim Mathews of Hickory.- Alexander F.H. ASHEBORO-Deborah Paulette Childress Thrower, 56, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Harold Shives and Justin Curry officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include her husband, Zeb Thrower, of the home; son, B. J. McPherson, of Seagrove; stepsons, Darrell Thrower, of Maryland, Royce Thrower, of Charlotte, David Thrower, of Pleasant Garden, Eric Thrower, of Charlotte; sister, Pat Cole, of Asheboro; six grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Mary Freeman, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her home. Funeral services Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Samuel K. Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Baltimore, MD, preceded in death by her husband, Lyndon Freeman. Survived by her sons, Lenny Freeman and his wife Monica of Baltimore, MD, Gary Freeman and his wife Chris of Asheboro, NC; daughter, Lisa Freeman of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Justin Freeman, Tasha York, Cody York, Annette Quigley and her husband Steve, Jennifer McElwee, Crystal Simpson and her husband Bryan, Thomas Tate and his wife Jamie, Eric Tate and his wife Tasha; great grandchildren, Kyle, Bailey, Brayton, Aisia, Bryce, Christian, Hunter, and Elizabeth; brothers, Buddy Calvert of Ocean City, MD, Andrew Calvert of Baltimore, MD, and Edward Calvert of Baltimore, MD.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Paul Brackmon Wallace, 73, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 in the Wallace Family Cemetery; Rev. Arnold Comer and the Rev. Gyles Saunders officiating. Native of Moore County. Surviving are mother, Eula Mae Wallace of Robbins; son, Perry B. Wallace of Star; daughter, Shelia Stull of Danville, Ohio; sisters, Lorene Moore and Sandra Williams, both of Robbins, Phyllis Andrew of Seagrove; brother, Billy R. Wallace of Robbins; caregiver, Myrtle Chriscoe of Seagrove; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.-Phillips RANDLEMAN-Claude Wade Harden, 64, passed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at his home. Graveside service Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Burnetts Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Phillip Talton officiating. Native of Guilford County, preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Hilda Cable Harden and his brother, Donald Harden. Survived by three daughters, Donna Harden of Randleman, April Handy of Summerfield, and Michelle Cox of Franklinville; three sons, Timmy Harden of Bunn, N.C., Wade Harden of Climax, and Steven Harden of Summerfield; special friend, Sylvia Davis of Randleman; sister, Barbara H. Gardner; brothers, Glenn Harden and Ralph Harden; Uncle, Grant Harden of Randleman; six grandchildren-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Christina “Christie” Coltrane, age 33, opassed Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Funeral service Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Jonathan Shook officiating. Native of Randolph County, survived by her mother, Pat Barbee, and her husband Mike Barbee of Denton, Texas; father, Greg Coltrane of Randleman; brother: Robert Coltrane of Greensboro; step-brother, Matthew Barbee of Coco Beach, Fla.; daughter, Leslie Anna-Kaye Poole of Randleman; fianc/, Jason Poole; and future father-in-law, Herbie Poole, both of Randleman; Paternal Grandmother, Annabelle Coltrane of Williamsport, Pa.; brother-in-law, Anthony Bennett and his wife, Kelly, of Asheboro-Pugh 6.11.2009 RAMSEUR-Robert “Bob” Green passed Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro Funeral service will be Monday, June 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. at McCrary Chapel United Methodist Church, Ramseur. Surviving are sons, Robert L. Headen Jr. of Ramseur, Gordon L. Green of St. Simons Island, Ga., and Benjamin J. Green of Fayetteville; daughters, Elizabeth Susie Butler and Cathy Green Isley, both of Asheboro, Dorothea Nina Jones of Randleman, Pamela J. McCraney of Columbia, S.C., Marilyn Barrett of Philadelphia, Pa., and Shirley Carr of Liberty; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.-Kimes 6.12.2009 RANDLEMAN-Rev. Bobby Glenn Edwards, 47, passed Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Services Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Gospel Baptist Church; Rev. Frank L. Gribble, the Rev. Tony L. Moore and Steve Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Native of Kinston. Surviving are wife, Donna Greene Edwards of the home; daughters, Allison Michelle Edwards and Emily Morgan Edwards, both of the home; son, Austin Michael Edwards of the home; brother, Jimmy Edwards of Lenoir; and father, Bobbie Earl Edwards of Mint Hill.-Cumby 6.13.2009 RAMSEUR-Dora Lee Marley, 90 passed Saturday, June 13, 2009 at LeBauer Health Care in Greensboro. Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Friendship Baptist Church, Ramseur, N.C. Survived by: seven children, Melvin Marley of Asheboro, NC, Elvin Marley of Liberty, NC, Kelvin Marley of Asheboro, NC, Saretta Davis of Liberty, NC, Joann Headen of Greensboro, NC, Treva Marley of Ramseur, NC, and Tan Jenkins of Greensboro, NC, one brother, Raymond Isley of Raleigh, NC, two sisters, Pearl Donaldson and Lucille Gladden both of Ramseur, NC twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren. SEAGROVE-L. Lacy Beane, 84, passed Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Union Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Montgomery County, surviving are wife, Gladys M. Beane of the home; daughters, Joan Beane cockman of Robbins and Donna Beane Craven of Asheboro; sons, Tommy Beane and the Rev. Ronnie Beane, both of Thomasville, and Doyle Beane of Asheboro; sister, Vivian Voncannon of Archdale; brothers, Fred Beane of Seagrove and Brewster Beane of Asheboro; 14 grandchildren.-Ridge CAROLINA BEACH-Deborah Routh Thompson passed Saturday, June 13, 2009. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the American Legion on Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach. Born July 28, 1951, in Randolph County, N.C. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Vickers Routh. Survived by her father, John Milton Routh; sisters, Virginia Welborn of Carolina Beach, N.C., Diane Tyson of Charlotte, N.C., as well as three sisters, and one brother in Randolph County; daughters, Amy Routh of Carolina Beach, Christy Kennedy of Wilmington, Monique Thompson-Hroncich and husband, Adam Hroncich, of Wilmington, and Lori Hitchcock and husband, Tom Hitchcock, of Wilmington; grandchildren, Tyler Davis, Haven Lewis, Kingston Hroncich, Brooke Lewis, Nicole Hitchcock, McKenzie Hitchcock, and Logan Hitchcock; great-grandchildren, Bryce Lewis and Lyra Hitchcock.-Andrews 6.14.2009 SEAGROVE-Joseph Henry Bym, 84, passed Sunday, June 14, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Asbury Baptist Church, Seagrove; Rev. Joshua Hughes officiating. Interment will be in Asbury Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of LaPorte County, Ind. Surviving are wife, Gatha K. Bym of the home; sons, John David Bym of Seagrove, Timothy Bym of Asheboro; sisters, Adeline Jugodka of LaPorte, Ind., Guenia Bernica of Arizona; two grandchildren.-Phillips TROY-Charles Edward Morris, age 63, passed Sunday, June 14, 2009, at his home. Funeral service Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Uwharrie United Methodist Church; Rev. Jack Luther and the Rev. Don Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in Uwharrie United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born Feb. 28, 1946, in Randolph County, the son of the late Freeman and Myrtle (Morton) Morris, who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jimmie Lou Forrester Morris of the home; two sons, Charles E. “Charlie” Morris Jr. and wife, Tanya, of Asheboro, Todd Morris, also of Asheboro; two sisters, Shelby Jean Poole and Cinda M. Roberts, both of Troy; one brother, William T. “Bill” Morris and wife, Wendy, of Franklinville; one stepdaughter, Anna Christine Morris and husband, David, of Blaine; one stepson, Kenneth M. Wilson and wife, Beth, of M. Gilead; three grandchildren and six step- grandchildren.-Pugh 6.15.2009 RAMSEUR-Jane Ditch Tuggle, 74, passed Monday, June 15, 2009 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro. Memorial services is 4 pm, Friday, June 19, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Steve House officiating. Native of Homer City, Pa. Survivors: husband, John Tuggle, of the home, daughters, Martha Barnett and Renee Farrow, both of Frisco, sisters, Mary L. Wilson, of Breezewood, Pa., and Pat Pevia, of Raeford, step daughters, Clista Carol Frazier, of Ramseur, Kimberly Dawn Ibrahim, of Lexington, step son, Robert K. Tuggle, of Climax, fifteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Mary Ellen Daniels Voss, age 91, passed Monday, June 15, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Don Hurlburt officiating. Burial will follow in Level Cross United Methodist Church Cemetery, Randleman.Born April 3, 1918 in Randolph County, to the late Talmage and Flora Marley Daniel; preceded in death by her sister, Vera Moser of Randleman, her brothers, Ed Daniels of Randleman, Tom Henry Daniel of Randleman, Frank Daniel of Norfolk, VA, Owen Daniel of Randleman, and Clayton Daniel of Asheboro. Survived by her son, Talmage Voss and his wife Iris of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter, Jennifer Voss and her son, Jace Voss of Asheboro, NC; grandsons, Michael Voss of Asheboro, NC, Eric Voss of Camp Taja, Iraq and his wife, Mallary Voss of Trinity, NC; sister, Liza McLelland and her husband Jack of Statesville, NC; brothers, Everette Daniels and his wife Ruth of Liberty, NC; Jay Daniels and his wife Dot of Randleman, NC.-Pugh HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla.- Dixie Ayers Raby, 85, passed Monday, June 15, 2009, at Hospice House of Lecanto. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs. Burial will be at Fountains Memorial Park. Native of Asheboro, ; urviving are daughter, Brenda Taylor; sons, Robert Ayres, Jr., Howard Ayers and Maurice Ayres; three grandchildren. 6.16.2009 ASHEBORO-John Loren Pinkerton, age 70, passed Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service will be held at a later date in Las Vegas, Nev. Native of Akron, Ohio. Survived by his daughter, Robin Moberg of Uniontown, Ohio; grandsons, Lars Moberg, Ian Moberg and Sean Moberg, all of Uniontown, Ohio; sister, Mae Murdock of Vass, N.C.; and brother, Earl Pinkerton of Tampa, Fla.-Pugh 6.17.2009 ASHEBORO-Bobby Lee Clifton, 71, passed Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Pugh Funeral Home; Dr. Rodney Otwell officiating. Native of Guilford County. Surviving are wife, Georgianna Decker Clifton; daughter, Catherine Clifton of Asheboro; son, Christopher C. Clifton of Asheboro; sister, Doris C. Cooper of Asheboro.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Steven Lamb, 64, passed Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Hospice Of the Piedmont.-Pugh 6.18.2009 ASHEBORO-Alberta Lee Warren Cassel, 67, passed Thursday June 18, 2009, Randolph Hospital. Funeral Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, Pastor Thomas K. Barton officiating. Born April 11, 1942, daughter of Guy Vernon and Beatrice Lee Warren. Native of Kinston, N.C. Survived by her husband, Douglas D. “Doug” Cassel; daughter and her husband, Brenda and John Laton of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, Joshua Douglas Laton; granddaughter, Anna Lee Laton; one sister, Peggy Ouwens of Kinston, N.C. and one brother, Dennis Warren of Kinston, N.C.; sister-in-law, Anita Thomas of Modesto; Calif.; cousins, Walter and Vicki Jackson of Sophia, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews from Kinston, N.C.-Pugh TRINITY-Lonie Marie Raines Phillips, 89, passed Thursday, June 18, 2009 at her home. Services will be Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., at Cumby Chapel in Archdale; Reverend Marty Grainger officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born February 26, 1920, in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late John and Rosie Boyd Raines. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Phillips, Sr., who passed in 1998 (m. 1940); a son, Carl Phillips, Jr., a step-daughter, Carlene Williamson, a sister, Josephine Honeycutt, and a brother, John Raines. Survived by five children: Lula Williams of Thomasville, Nan Puckett and husband, Richard, of Eastover, NC, Shelby Dunlap of Archdale, Ruth Cannon and husband, Mack, of High Point, Gayle Loiselle and husband Stanley, of High Point, twenty grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. Her surviving family members include a brother, William (Bill) Raines of High Point, and seven sisters: Molly Church of Ransom, KY, Mary McDonald of Martinsville, VA, Martha Hatfield of Trinity, Ruth Lewis of Silver Valley, Jean Quick of Nebo, NC, Lois Hinkle of High Point, Edie Newton of Monroe, NC, and a daughter-in- law, Hazel Phillips of Trinity.-Cumby THOMASVILLE-Mary Ruth Hancock, 87, passed Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Hospice Home of High Point. Funeral service 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Robert Dean Hedrick Jr. and Rev. Hillis Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Born in Randolph County on November 28, 1921 to Lonnie Elwood Summey and Mary Walker Summey. Predeced in death by her husband George Vinson Hancock; sons, Bill Hancock and George Hancock. Surviving is one son, Homer Hancock and wife Sheila of Thomasville; daughters, Sandra J. Hancock of Thomasville and Shirley Pullum and husband Roy of Thomasville; brothers, John Ross Summey and wife Frances of Thomasville, Charlie Wade Summey and wife Myrtle of Thomasville; sisters, Frances Hughes and husband Wayne of Thomasville, Bessie Mae Lambeth and husband Fred of Thomasville, Ruby Kindley and husband Rob of Thomasville; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren.-Thomasville F.H. 6.19.2009 ASHEBORO-Rural Jennings Doss, 85, passed Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Cedar Falls United Methodist Church, Asheboro, Rev. Terri Lindquist, the Rev. Edna Riggs, and Chaplain Ray Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Surry County, preceded in death by his son, Larry Doss and by his parents, Rural Jennings, Sr. and Iva Shinault Doss. Surviving are wife, Dorothy Doss; daughter, Cynthia McNeill and her husband, Ronnie of Asheboro; son, Danny Keith Doss and his wife, Sherree of Asheboro; sister, Mary Nell York of Asheboro; grandchildren, Craig Doss, Beth Yates, Kelly Dawson, Clint Doss, Michael McNeill, Michelle Williams, Misty Jarrett; 11 great- grandchildren.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Christopher “Chris” Dale Fountain, 33, passed Friday, June 19th, 2009. Funeral service 11:00 am Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Hope Baptist Church in Sophia; Rev. Steve McSwain and Rev. David Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Abbott’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Born August 14th, 1975 in Guilford County to Roger Dale and Barbara Nobles Fountain; preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by his parents; wife Gretchen Moore Fountain and his children, Carson Dale and Riley Suzanne Fountain all of the home; a brother, Roger Lee Fountain and wife Stephanie of Archdale; and several nieces, nephews and friends.-Cumby SOPHIA-Ruby Tanner Armstrong, 85, passed Friday, June 19, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Greater St. John’s Baptist Church; Rev. Joseph F. Kearns officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Native of Anson County. Surviving are husband, Coolidge Armstrong; daughters, Susie A. Banks of Sophia and Peggy Armstrong of Randleman; sons, Michael Armstrong of Sophia, James Armstrong and Kenneth Armstrong, both of Asheboro; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.- Ridge 6.20.2009 ARCHDALE-James Thomas Coan, 67, passed June 20th, 2009 at Hospice Home of High Point. Services to be held later. Born July 10th, 1941 in Warren County PA, a son to Henry Thomas and Frances Craker Coan. Surviving are his wife Barbara Daugherty (m. January 18th, 1975); five sons, David Watson and wife Betty of Wingate NC, James Coan and wife Jerree of Salt Lake City Utah, Jeffrey Watson and wife Kimberly of Thomasville NC, Brain Coan of Ft. McCoy FL and Donald Coan and wife Pamela of Geneva OH; two sisters, Nora June Ladoski of Tucson AZ and Gail Hillman of Erie PA; five grandchildren, David, Cole, Kayelee, Xander and Mike; two pets, Maggie and Molly; and a special aunt and uncle, Bill and Nancy Brooks of Corry PA.-Cumby ASHEBORO- Lucille Hunt Johnson, age 83, passed Saturday, June 20, 2009, at her home. Funeral Monday, June 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Seagrove. Born January 15, 1926, in Randolph County, N.C., the daughter of Claude and Roxie Woodell Hunt. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Everette Johnson, Jr. Survived by daughters, Edna Pierce and her husband, Gene Pierce of Asheboro, N.C., Betty Floyd of Ramseur, N.C.; son, Charles Needham and his wife, Sandra Needham of Asheboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Jeff Pierce and his wife, Lisa, Tony Floyd and his wife, Tina, Bryan Pierce and his wife, Pat, Scott Floyd and his wife, Sheri Bernard Needham and his wife, Terri, Anthony Floyd and his wife, Katrina, Cynthia Floyd; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ollie Cherry of Clemmons, N.C., JoAnn Hammer of Asheboro, N.C.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Mary Levitus Moore Beane, 82, passed Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Inc., Asheboro. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Crestview Wesleyan Church; Pastor David Rollins officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her father, John Moore, mother, Essie Mae Miller Moore, stepmother, Delphia Moore, and sister, Vera Moore Chisholm. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Waymond Beane, of the home; son, Charles Beane and wife, Barbara, of Asheboro daughter, Ronda Beane and fiancé, Jim, of North Myrtle Beach, SC;; grandchildren, David Smith and wife, Angie, of Raleigh, Brian Beane and wife, Christy, of Whitsett, Amy Sykes and husband, Mitchell, of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Jenna, Charlie, Kelsey, Abby, Maddison, Avery; brothers, Junior Moore, Wayne Moore, both of Asheboro; sisters, Beulah Mae Moore Owens, Sue Moore Newlin, Ruth Ann Moore Cranford, all of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews. -Ridge 6.21.2009 ASHEBORO-Carolyn Jean Vestal, 66, passed Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the Gentry Family Funeral Chapel in Yadkinville, NC; Rev. J. P. Sizemore officiating. Burial will be in Long Town Holiness Church Cemetery, Yadkinville, NC. Born September 25, 1942, daughter of Isreal Quaratis and Ethel Ester Norman Vestal. Native of Yadkin County; preceded in death by: sister-Irene Hooker (Stokes Co.); brother-Arthur Vestal (Yadkinville); brother-Leonard Vestal (Yadkinville); step-father-Russell Money (Hamptonville). Survived by three sisters: Patty Payne of Asheboro, NC; Shirley Durham of Thomasville, NC; Ruby Cook of Mocksville, NC; one brother: Howard Vestal of Hamptonville, NC; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; cousins and friends. -Pugh ASHEBORO-Mary Elizabeth York, 80, passed Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral services Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. J. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, survived by her sister-in-law, Jessie York of Asheboro, NC; brother-in-law, Sammy Hill and his wife Zora of Asheboro, NC; nieces, Rebecca Y. Ragan and her husband Garry of Asheboro, NC, Martha Y. Collins and her husband Jeff of Hamlet, NC, Cindy Y. Sorg and her husband David of Columbus, OH; nephew, Byron York and his wife Lori of Cary, NC; great nieces, Erin Ragan of Asheboro, NC, Holly Sims and her husband Jamie of Laurinburg, NC, Emily Dabbs of Hendersonville, NC, Dayna York of New York; great nephews, Chad Collins of Hamlet, NC, Cameron Dabbs of Columbus, OH, and Tristan York of Cary, NC.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Myrtle Johnson Gaster, 94, passed Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 at First Wesleyan Churchin Randleman, NC; Rev. Don Hurlburt and Alvin Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born January 20, 1915, daughter of Frank O. Johnson and Cora Hudson Johnson; preceded in death by her husband Jamie D. Gaster, four brothers; Jamie, Fletcher, Tom and Robert Johnson; sisters:Louise Johnson Pike and Rosa Johnson Varner. Survived by sons: Tommy Gaster and his wife, Faye of Ramseur; Don Gaster and his wife, Judy of Archdale; grandchildren, Kim Poteate and her husband, Ken; Kristy Leung and her husband, Andy; Michael Gaster and his wife Sherry; Hallie and Casey Gaster: great grandchildren, Taylor Poteate, Emma and Drew Leung and Michaela Gaster.-Pugh Cassandra Maria Fiscal Hernandez, 16, passed Sunday, June 21, 2009. Funeral mass 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Science Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include her parents, Jose and Blanca Fiscal, of the home, sister, Neida Fiscal, of the home, and several Fiscal family members.-Ridge 6.22.2009 ASHEBORO-William Fred Garner, 80, passed Monday, June 22, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Maple Springs Baptist Church; Rev. Howard McNeill and the Pastor Jessie R. Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born Aug. 8, 1928, the son of the late William and Cora Wallace Garner. Survivors include his wife, Lois Farlow Garner, of the home; son, Steve Farlow Garner, of the home; brothers, Herbert Garner and wife, Lorene, of Seagrove, Wilson Garner and wife, Martha, of Asheboro, Wallace Garner, and wife, Betty, of Asheboro.- Ridge RANDLEMAN-Annie Lee Hunt Bame, passed Monday, June 22, 2009, at Britthaven Of Guilford. Funeral Saturday, June 27, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Old Union United Methodist Church in Sophia; Rev. Keith Auman officiating. Born Feb. 23, 1931, in Randolph County, N.C., the daughter of Charlie Glen and Callie Adams Hunt. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Glen and Callie Adams Hunt; and son, William Glen Bame. Survived by her husband, Theodore (Ted) William Bame; daughter, Edna Lee Bame of Randleman, N.C. Burial will be in Old Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.-Pugh 6.23.2009 ASHEBORO-Brona Brady Brower, 74, passed Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, at Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church in Forestville, MD 6.24.2009 ASHEBORO-Clara Jacqueline Strayhorn Davidson, 84, passed Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Celebration of Life services 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at First E & R United Church of Christ, in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, born March 11, 1925, the daughter of the late Lacy and Nora Burns Strayhorn; preceded in death by her husband, Colon H. Davidson. Survivors include her sons, Colon “Vic” Davidson and wife, Sue, of Winston-Salem, Terry Davidson and wife, Debra, of Pilot Mountain; sister, Golda Fontaine, of Abbington, Mass.; brothers, Darrell Strayhorn, William Strayhorn, both of Asheboro; grandchildren, Chris Davidson, Scott Davidson, Jennifer Davidson, Cody Davidson; step-grandchild, David Locklear, Jeremy Locklear; great-grandchildren, Laci Davidson, Chase Elliot, Lindy Davidson and Savannah Locklear.-Ridge TRINITY-Roy W. Crotts, 88, passed Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the home of his son. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church,; Rev. Beverly E. Gaska officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born April 23, 1921, in Randolph County, son of the late William Thomas and Roanna Loflin Crotts. Preceded in death by his wife Rachel Osborne (m.Dec. 4, 1944) who passed on May 4, 2007; son, Garry W. Crotts, and 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son, Michael Crotts and wife, Kathy, of Sophia; four grandchildren, Derick Crotts and wife, Kasey, Shanda Vickers and husband, Kevin, Chad Crotts and wife, Paige, and Brandon Crotts; six great-grandchildren, Seth and Ian Vickers, Emery and Maddie Crotts, and Kenyon and Cohen Crotts; and a brother, Reece Crotts of Archdale.-Cumby Richard Eugene Chandler, 40, passed Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral 2:00 pm Saturday, June 27, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service; Pastor George McLaughlin and Pastor Benjamin Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born January 28, 1969 in Randolph County, the son of Junior and Betty Chandler. Surviving are his wife Tammy Alice Muntz (m.June 22, 2002) ; his son, Blake Austin Chandler of the home, and his parents of Archdale.- Cumby 6.25.2009 ASHEBORO- Thelma Martin McCaskill, 77, passed Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation Center, Asheboro. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at Holly Grove Deliverance Church of God; Bishop Harold Williams and Bishop Ricky Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Moore County, born June 15, 1932, the daughter of the late David and Hattie Dowd Martin. Preceded in death by her husband, Alexander McCaskill, and her daughter, Paulette M. Covington. Surviving are her sisters, Charlene Gavins of Candor, Tero Sneed of Asheboro, Inez Cole of Eagle Springs; granddaughters, Paula D. Woodard, Selena Covington, both of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Rasheem Alston, Diara McCaskill, Jaquan Covington, and Jaheim Covington, all of Asheboro. -Ridge RAMSEUR- Oaklie Andrew White Sr., 81, passed Thursday, June 25, 2009, at his home. Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Bethany United Methodist Church, Liberty; Rev. Perry Brown officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Sally White, his brother, Perry, and his sisters, Margaret Trogdon and Lenore Johnson, and his son-in-law, Sydney Leonard. Survivors are wife, Annie McBride White of the residence; daughter, Hilda White Leonard of Ramseur; son, Oaklie “Andy” White Jr. and his wife, Sandy, of Julian; sisters, Alma White of Franklinville, Lavolla Lucas and her husband, James, of Asheboro, Patricia Ann White of Winston-Salem; brother, Odell White of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Ray Leonard and his wife, Renee, Scott Leonard and his wife, Kyna, Shea Wilkins and her husband, Frankie, Shane White and his wife, Kim; great-grandchildren, Ryan Leonard, Alisa Leonard, Taylor Leonard, Dylan Leonard, Madison White, Mia Leonard, Colt Wilkins, Walker Wilkins, Pierce Leonard, Logun Wilkins, A. J. White. -Loflin ROBBINS-Betty Ollie Orr, 92, passed Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehab Center, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at New Zion AME Zion Church, Robbins, Rev. Jerry Dowdy officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery. Native of Montgomery County; preceded in death by husband, Boysie Orr. Surviving are son, James W. Orr of Norfolk, Va.; daughters, Alice Jenkins of Yellowsprings, Ohio, and Margaret Doss of Detroit, Mich.; brother, Charlie Shamberger; sister, Emma Mattox of Chester, Pa.; one grandson; five great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild.-Persons 6.26.2009 RANDLEMAN-Richard Wesley “Wes” Perry, 55, passed Thursday, June 26, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June, 28 2009 at Guilford Memorial Park. Native of Guilford County, preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Perry.-Hanes Linberry ASHEBORO-Nancy Sue West Rossiter, 73, passed Friday, June 26, 2009, at her home. Private service will be held at a later date. Native of Alamance County; preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Rossiter. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Lynn Bechtler of Mt. Pleasant and Cynthia Anne Lewis of Mesquite, Texas; son, Paul A. Rossiter Jr. of Asheboro; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.-Pugh GREENSBORO- Richard Douglas York Jr., 52, passed Friday, June 26, 2009, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 at West Bend United Methodist Church cemetery, Rev. David Cox officiating. Native of Randolph County-Ridge ASHEBORO-Afton Poe Hurley, 90, passed Friday, June 26, 2009, at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Funeral service Monday, June 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Sunset Avenue Church Of God; Rev. Boyd Byerly and the Rev. Steve Hurley officiating. Born April 1, 1919, the son of the late Stephen Dayton and Sarah Frances McLeod Hurley. Native of Montgomery County, preceded in death by his wife, Elgie Laura H. Hurley. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Cheri Hurley of Albany, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, A. C. and Benita Hurley of Franklinville; and son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Renee Hurley of Asheboro; granddaughters, April Coleman of Denton, Kimberly Russell and Cathy Varner, both of Asheboro, Stephanie Hurley of Albany, Ga. and Mary Amber Hurley of Franklinville; grandsons, Craig, Brandon and Robert Hurley, all of Asheboro; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Albert Glenn McGrady, 41, passed Friday, June 26, 2009, at his home. Native of Asheboro. Funeral Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church in Randleman; Douglas Taylor, the Rev. Charles Moses, and the Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lois (Turner) McGrady; daughter, Emma Chloe McGrady; mother, Dorothy (Bates) McGrady of Asheboro; sister, Audrey McGrady of New City, N.Y.; niece, Keysha McGrady of New City, N.Y.; extended family member, Ann Limongello of New City, N.Y.-Pugh 6.27.2009 ASHEBORO-David Lee Maness, 53, passed Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are son, Shannon Moxley of Asheboro; brothers, Donnie Maness of Asheboro, Darrell Maness of Ramseur; stepmother, Barbara Maness of Asheboro; stepbrothers, Terry Thompson of Asheboro, Robbie Thompson of Mt. Olive; stepsister, Sharon Thompson of Asheboro.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Vera Needham Asbill, 81, passed Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 at Antioch Christian Church, Seagrove, Pastor Brian Faircloth and the Rev. Gerald Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her parents, George and Rachael Needham; son, Arnold Asbill; brothers, Luther Needham, Brewster Needham, Edsel Needham, Kelly Needham, Monroe Needham; sisters, Moleta Staley, Emma Ritter, Mary Caviness. Surviving are husband, Clyde Asbill of the home; daughter, Shirley Richardson and husband, Daryl, Nancy Lanier and husband, Jimmy, Cathy Luther and husband, Garry, Tricia Rose-Deaton and husband, Mike, all of Asheboro; sons, Darrell Asbill and wife, Inez, of Seagrove; sister, Rosa Owens of Seagrove; brothers, Hansel Needham of Asheboro, Amos Needham of Ramseur, Joe Needham of Seagrove; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.- Loflin ASHEBORO- Lois Marley Jamison, 81, passed Saturday, June 27, 2009. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Luke United Methodist Church; Rev. Pamela Blackstock, pastor, officiating and the Rev. James A. Curry assisting. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Arthur Jamison of the home; daughters, Sandra Jamison and Sheila Jamison, both of New York, N.Y. Hodges ASHEBORO-C. Hubert Causey, 85, passed Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home. Funeral Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. at First E&R United Church of Christ in Asheboro; Rev. Dale Kennedy and the Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Reavis. Survived by his wife, Margaret C. Causey; one daughter, Judy Curtis and her husband, Dwain, of Murrell’s Inlet, S.C.; one son, Jim Causey and his wife, Joyce, of Asheboro, N.C.; granddaughter, Megan Cauthen of Asheboro, N.C.; grandson, John Reavis of Manassas Park, Va.; grandson, Jimmy Causey of Asheboro, N.C.; granddaughter, Rebecca Knox of Franklinton, N.C.; great-grandson, Jonathan Reavis of Manassas Park, Va.; great-granddaughter, Ellie Reavis of Manassas Park, Va.; great-granddaughter, Haley Cauthen of Asheboro, N.C.; sister, Betty Westbrook of Garden City Beach, S.C.; and brother, Dwight Causey of Garden City Beach, S.C.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Donnie “Jack” Brown, 80, passed Sunday, June 27, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Oakland Baptist Church, Ramseur. Surviving are children, Dana Maria Kimes of Ramseur, Cassandra Spinks of Greensboro and Donald C. Brown of Winston-Salem; brother, Warren Brown of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren.-Knotts and Son 6.28.2009 CHERRYVILLE-Suzanne Boling Cobb, 69, passed Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Memorial service Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Allen officiating. Interment will be private. Born in Randolph County, North Carolina, on Sept. 26, 1939, a daughter of the late William Young and Eleanor Jessie Hughes Boling. Survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. John Cobb; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Bill Fogleman and Sybil and Leon Williams, both of Asheboro, N.C.; longtime friend, Linda Tinsley of Statesville; two stepsons, John Moser Cobb of Canada and Jerry Cobb of Concord; four nephews; and one niece.-Carpenters 6.29.2009 LIBERTY-Dell Moore Jordan, 86, passed Monday, June 29, 2009, at the home of her daughter. Memorial service will be at a later date. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her former husband, Arthur Jordan. Surviving are daughter, Nancy J. Holt; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.-Loflin FRANKLINVILLE- Dwayne Ellis Myers Jr., 5, passed Monday, June 29, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Native of Guilford County. Surviving are mother, Christina Cox of the home; father, Dwayne Myers of Virginia; sisters, Tearstin Cox, Page Cox, both of the home; brothers, Austin Denney, James Cox, both of the home; grandmother, Donna Williams of the home; grandfather, Robert Grey of the home; grandfather, Ricky Williams of Asheboro; great-grandmothers, Joann Hill of Randleman, Landie Myers of High Point; aunts, Cora Williams, Toshia Malone, Shawana Malone, all of the home.- Ridge ASHEBORO-Noah Thomas McNeil, infant son of Maranda McNeil and Blake Woodell, passed Monday, June 29, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Surviving are mother, Maranda McNeil of the home; father, Blake Woodell of Asheboro; grandparents, Jeff and Birdie Collins of the home, Vanessa McMillian, Tim Woodell, both of Asheboro, Jimmy and Sandra McNeil of Coleridge; great-grandparents, Faye Bowen, Alma and Jay Bull, all of Asheboro, Ronnie and Nancy Tullock of Climax, Gene McMillian of Randleman.-ridge 6.30.2009 ASHEBORO-Flora Joyce Poplin Lineberry, 85, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Kenneth Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born on July 4, 1923, in Stanly County, daughter of the late Rufus and Eliza Whitley Poplin. Preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Lineberry. Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Loveland and her husband, Heath, of Randleman; sisters, Bobbie Smith, Hazeline Herron, Elsie Burris, all of Albemarle; brother, Ray Poplin and his wife, Jean, of Marshville; grandson, Kevin Connor and his wife, Dana, of Randleman; great-grandsons, Jaxson Connor and Nicolas Connor. -Ridge ASHEBORO-Harold Lee “Harry” Davis, 63, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at his home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Brian Hauk officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Nancy Lamonds of the home; son, Harold Davis Jr. of Trinity; daughters, Lori Huffman of High Point, Pam Morgan of Asheboro; mother, Savannah Davis of Asheboro; brothers, Bud Davis of Elizabethton, Tenn., Robert Davis of Randleman, Jimmy Davis of Randleman, Charles Tomlinson of Archdale; sisters, Mata Vanhuss and Virginia Cranford, both of Randleman; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.- Pugh ASHEBORO-Bonna cockman Brewer, age 65, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Friday, July 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brewer. Survived by son, Eddie Johnson and his wife, Debbie, of Asheboro; daughter, Starla Beane and her husband, Kevin, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jasmine Johnson, Hannah, Brooke and Reece Beane; stepgrandchildren, Alecia Cox, Jordan Beane; brothers, James cockman of Denton, Butch cockman of Ramseur.-Pugh SOPHIA-Elizabeth (Liz) Haywood Poe, 66, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at Sophia Baptist Church; Rev. Bill V. Barnes and Dr. Benny L. Vickrey, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born March 27, 1943 in Montgomery Count, daughter of the late Milas James and Annie Belle Parsons Haywood. Married to James (Tony) Clarence Poe who also passed on June 30, 2009. (m.March 28, 1964); preceded in death by a brother, Steve Haywood. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Hilliard and husband, Neal, of Sophia; a son, Jamie Poe and wife, Miranda, of Archdale; two grandsons, Bradly Neal Hilliard and Anthony (AJ) James Poe. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn Haywood Tucker of Hickory.-Cumby SOPHIA-James (Tony) Clarence Poe, 70, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at Sophia Baptist Church; Rev. Bill V. Barnes and Dr. Benny L. Vickrey, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born March 31, 1939 in Alamance County, son of the late Frank Taylor and Etrola Curl Poe. Married the former Elizabeth (Liz) Haywood who also died on June 30, 2009. Preceded in death by a brother, Frank Taylor Poe, Jr. and a sister, Lula Mae Capps. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Hilliard and husband, Neal, of Sophia; a son, Jamie Poe and wife, Miranda, of Archdale; two grandsons, Bradly Neal Hilliard and Anthony (AJ) James Poe. He is also survived by two brothers, Lewis Poe of Greensboro, and Walter Poe of Burlington; and 10 sisters, Mildred Simpson of Burlington, Martha Ann Graham of Liberty, Ruth Pike of Snow Camp, Mary Lou Moore of Fayetteville, Brenda Vickrey of Lexington, Linda Keck of Snow Camp, Fannie Lee Wilson of Burlington, Elizabeth Cates of Graham, Carolyn Vickers of Snow Camp, and Shirley Melancon of Graham.-Cumby ARCHDALE-Francis William Reynolds, 83, passed Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC Funeral at Glackin/Saul Funeral Home in Hightstown, NJ. Interment will be in the Princeton Memorial Park Cemetery in Robbinsville, NJ. Born July 30, 1925 in Freehold, NJ, son of the late Harry N. and Mary Bennett Reynolds; preceded in death by his wife, Alta Laird Reynolds in 1999. Survivors include two sons, David Reynolds and wife, Linda, of Archdale, NC, and Wayne Reynolds and wife, Sherry, of Villa Rica, GA; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Gravatt, of Columbus, NJ, and Bertha Reynolds, of Jackson, NJ; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.-Cumby