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5.1.06 

GREENSBORO- (V)Ernest Webster Sawyer, 74, of Greensboro, passed May 1, 2006. 
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 3rd at Midway Wesleyan Church, Randleman; 
Rev. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memoriual 
Park. Born Feb. 7, 1932, in Randolph County, to the late Carson O. Sawyer and 
Fannie Pierce Sawyer. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Salmons Sawyer of 
the home; and two sons, Joel W. Sawyer, 28, of King and Jason A. Sawyer, 27, 
of Charlotte. He is also survived by four sisters, Thelma Hill (David) of 
Lancaster, S.C., Rachel Dickens (Ken) of High Point, Mildred Sawyer of 
Randleman and Judy French (Larry) of Rock Hill, S.C.- Forbis&Dick 

ASHEBORO-Agnes Bonkemeyer Greene, 84, passed May 1, 2006, at Arbor Acres 
United Methodist Retirement Community, Winston-Salem. Memorial service will 
be May 4th at 4:00 PM at Union Grove United Methodist Church, Union Grove, 
NC; Rev. Steve Kirby officiating. Born May 29, 1921 in Randolph County, NC, 
the daughter of Hazel Vincent Bonkemeyer and Eva Myrtle Richardson 
Bonkemeyer. On August 30, 1941 she married the late Rev. June P. Greene. 
Survived by her daughters, Elaine Myers and her husband Tom of Ellicott City, 
MD; Alese Reams and her husband Steve of Union Grove, NC; son, Richard Greene 
and his wife Glenda of Burlington, NC; grandchildren, Tom Myers and Michael 
Myers both of Maryland; June Page Reams of Union Grove, NC; Jessica Torres of 
Virginia; step grandchildren, Brian Hinshaw of Asheville, NC; Julie Sywassink 
of Twin Bridges, Montana; and 6 great grandchildren. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO- Phillip Von Greene, 54, passed May 1, 2006, at Venice Regional 
Medical Center, Venice, Fla. Funeral srevice will be May 6th, 3:00 pm at Pugh 
Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Cox officiating. Burial will be in Randolph 
Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his 
mother Anna Thompson Greene. Survived by father and step-mother, B. D. and 
Ann L. Greene of Asheboro, NC; daughter: Anna Greene of Raleigh, NC; brother: 
Keith Greene of Venice, FL; step-sister and her husband, Laura and Al Eubanks 
of Asheboro, NC; step-sister and her husband, Kelly and Russ Westhoff of 
Green Cove Springs, FL. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO — Ava Virginia Kinney, 93, passed May 1, 2006, at SunBridge Care & 
Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 3rd at Pugh 
Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Burial will be in 
Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving is sister, Olga K. 
Cagle of Asheboro.-Pugh 

5.2.06 

ASHEBORO-Pauline Luther, age 92, passed May 2, 2006 at Randolph Hospital, 
Asheboro. Funeral services will be May 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Pisgah United 
Methodist Church; Rev. Bill Foust, Rev. Arnold Luther and Rev. Edwin Luther 
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born May 21, 1913 in 
Randolph County to the late Jonas and Estella Luck Luther. Survivors include 
caregivers/nephew and his wife, Allen and Barbara Luther of Asheboro, NC; 
other survivoring nieces and nephews are Davis and Joyce Luther, Evelyn 
Keeling, Albert and Faye Luther, Ruby Jean Luther, and Nellie Miller all of 
Asheboro, NC and Odell Welborn of Greenville, NC-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Marie Sykes Moody, 60, passed May 2, 2006, at Randolph Hospital. 
Funeral will be 2 PM, May 5th, at Union Grove Christian Church; Rev. Alvin 
Powell and Brother Bobby Cooke officiating. Burial in the church Cemetery. 
Native of Randolph County. Surviving, sons Jeffrey Sykes, of Asheboro. 
Daughter, Shelia Macon, of Asheboro; Tina Sykes, of Ramseur; Kimberly Church 
and husband, Ronnie, of Asheboro. Sister, Catherine Burgess, of Ramseur. 
Grandchildren, Jessica Sykes, Michael Church, Dustin Church, Brandi Church 
and Nikki Lynch. Great grand children, Raelene Brown. Niece, Deborah Cole and 
nephew Mark Burgess-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-(V)Marvin Lindon “Punk” Hurley, 77, passed May 2, 2006, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 4th at Pugh Funeral Home, 
Asheboro; Dr. Roy Grigsby and Click Nance officiating. Burial will be in 
Randolph Memorial Park with military honors by the Randolph County Honor 
Guard. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Alice B. Hurley; son, 
Rocky Hurley of Asheboro; daughter, Tammy Parker of Ramseur; brothers, Sam 
Hurley of Sophia, Nolan Hurley of Salt Lake City, Utah; three grandchildren; 
one great-grandchild.-Pugh 

5.3.06 

ASHEBORO-Nellie Katherine Fox, age 103, passed May 3, 2006 at SunBridge Care 
and Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Graveside services will be May 5th at 2:00 PM 
at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. George Roberson and Rev. Michael Holder 
officiating. Born July 4, 1902 in Randolph County to Dr. Lewis Michael and 
Anna Jackson Butler Fox. Survived by her nephew, Tommy Fox of Asheboro. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Jacob Albert Minder Jr., 66, passed May 3, 2006, at Moses H. Cone 
Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Private memorial service will be held later. 
Native of Seat Pleasant, Md. Surviving are wife, Barbara G. Minder of the 
home; daughters, Lisa Ann Hill of Seagrove, Wanda Christine Morris and 
Elizabeth Ellen Minder Ward, both of Asheboro; sons, Fredrick Long of 
Asheboro, Louis Long of Egg Harbor, N.J.; brother, Frank Minder of 
Philadelphia, Pa.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.-Ridge 

REIDSVILLE- Treva Gertrude Strickland Nunnally passed May 3, 2006, at her 
home. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. May 7th at Saint Paul United Methodist 
Church. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, the 
widow of Samuel E. Nunnally. Surviving are stepson, Samuel E. Nunnally Jr. of 
Virginia Beach, Va.; three stepgrandsons; two stepgreat-grandchildren.-
Johnson&Sons 

ARCHDALE-Grace Eller Kimball, 80, passed May 3rd, 2006 at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. may 6th at Rankin Memorial 
United Methodist Church; Rev. Boyd Holliday officiating. Interment will 
follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born March 3rd, 1926 in Guilford 
County, a daughter to the late Charlie and Minnie Bumgarner Eller. On 
November 26th, 1945 she married John Whitson Kimball II who preceded her in 
death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. 
Surviving are two daughters, Diane Parker of SC and Brenda Kimball Latta of 
Thomasville; two sons, Johnny Kimball, III and wife Janet of High Point and 
Arnold Kimball and wife Zella of Archdale; two brothers, Ike Eller and wife 
Phyllis of Greensboro and Richard Eller and wife Penny of High Point; six 
grandchildren, Wendy Rollins, Brian Kimball and wife Christy, Misty Carter 
and husband Kevin, Eric Kimball and wife Kelly, Mattie Roman and Chris 
Rollins; a sister-in-law, Notre Lockhart and a special pet, Heidi.-Cumby 

TRINITY-Chris Austin Hinson, 27, passed May 3, 2006 in the Rowan Regional 
Medical Center in Salisbury. Funeral services will be May 6th at 2 P.m. in 
J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville; Rev. Robie Gibson officiating. 
Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born August 14, 1978 
in Guilford County, a son of Alfred Philip Hinson and Dianne Saunders Hinson. 
On October 24, 1998 he was married to Sabrina Canter, who survives of the 
home. Also surviving are a daughter, Heather Hinson of the home; a son, 
Austin Hinson of the home; his parents of Thomasville; a sister, Pamela Hulin 
and husband Chuck of Thomasville; and his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth 
Saunders of Thomasville. JC Green 

SOPHIA- William H. Thornton, 70, passed May 3, 2006, at his residence. 
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. May 6th at Holly Hill Memorial Park in 
Thomasville. 

ROBBINS- Raymond Floyd Hutchins, 37, passed May 3, 2006, in Moses H. Cone 
Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. May 7th, at 
Trinity Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Seagrove; Rev. George Simmons officiating. 
Native of Randolph County, a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church. Surviving are 
wife, Melanie Kennedy Hutchins of the home; son, Clay Hutchins of the home; 
daughter, Amelia Hutchins of the home; parents, Clayton “Bill” Hutchins and 
Jane Stout Hutchins of Asheboro; brothers, Larry Hutchins of Robbins, David 
and Jason Hutchins, both of Asheboro; great-grandmother, Rolelia Hutchins of 
Asheboro-Kennedy. 

5.4.06 

DENTON- Lonnie A. Owens, 43, May 4, 2006, at High Point Regional Hospital. 
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. May 8th at Mountain View Memorial Gardens; 
Rev. James Lunsford officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are 
wife, Beverly Hughes Owens of the home; sons, Jamie Alton Owens of the home, 
Jesse James Charette of Thomasville; daughter, Jennifer Renee Owens of the 
home; mother, Nora Beeson of Thomasville; brother, Frankie Owens of Denton; 
sisters, Linda Rogers of Thomasville, Janet Hughes, Brenda Huffman and Sylvia 
Owens, all of Denton, Betty Gore of Thomasville.-Briggs 

ARCHDALE-Randolph Lynn “Randy” Bartsch, age 53, passed May 4, 2006 at his 
home. No services. Survived by Mother And Step-father, Judith Bartsch And 
Gary G. Gilliam of High Point, NC; one sister: Leona Gilliam of High Point, 
NC; two brothers: Erik Gilliam of High Point, NC, David Southern of High 
Point, NC; Step-brother, Joey Bartsch of Jamestown, NC; Step-son, Billy 
Easterling of High Point, NC; Step-son, Darryl Easterling of High Point, NC; 
Ex-wife, Cynthia Allen of High Point, NC -Pugh 

FARMER-Henry Clay Loflin, 92, passed May 4, 2006 at Grace Heights Nursing 
Home in Morganton, NC. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. May 6th at 
Sawyersville Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, NC; Rev. Darrell Rabon and Rev. 
Roger Riffe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born in 
Randolph County, NC on September 28, 1913 to the late David and Ethel Smith 
Loflin. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Edith Hoover Loflin, who 
passed on May 4th, 1994. Preceded in death by his grandson, Keith Sawyer. 
Surviving are his daughters, Leona Ingram and husband, Walter, of Farmer, 
Gerline Sawyer Poteat and husband, Clarence, of Morganton; sisters, Cleo Munn 
and husband, Raymond, Aileen McDowell and husband, Alvin; all of Asheboro; 
brothers, Leonard Loflin and wife, Ruth, Clifford Loflin and wife, Beulah, 
all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Allen Creed and wife, Renee, Andy Creed and 
wife, Tammy, Cindy Hunt and husband, Kevin, all of Farmer, Brian Sawyer and 
wife, Christine, of Morganton; granddaughter-in-law, Rhonda Sawyer, of 
Concord, and great grandchildren, Brandon Sawyer, John Allen Creed, Ashlee 
Martin, Greyson Sawyer, Chase Hunt, Jaxon Creed, Ashton Creed and Bailey 
Sawyer.-Ridge 

5.5.06 

ASHEBORO-Ometa Walden, 92, passed May 5, 2006, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral 
service will be 3 p.m. May 8th at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Surviving 
are daughters, Pearlie Rorie of Asheboro, Darlene Black of Fayetteville, 
Brenda Johnson of Forest Heights, Md.; sons, Cecil Walden, C.J. Walden and 
Brandon Walden, all of Asheboro; stepson, Carson Bowden of Asheboro; sisters, 
Ardelia Goins of Bennett, Nellie Ray of Raleigh, Margaret Almond of Asheboro; 
brother, Lenzy Brower of Washington, D.C.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren.-Gailes 

SOPHIA-(V)John Oscar Brown, 65, passed May 5, 2006, at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. May 9th at Ridge Funeral Home, 
Asheboro; Rev. Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Shepherd UMC 
Cemetery. Native of Loudon, Tenn., Surviving are wife, Jane Tysinger Brown of 
the home; sisters, Emma Houston of Ten Mile, Tenn., Judy Hines of Loudon, 
Tenn.; brothers, Bill Brown of Englewood, Tenn., Kenneth Brown of Loudon, 
Tenn.-Ridge 

RANDLEMAN-(V)Robert Lee Whitesell, 84, passed May 5th at Moses H. Cone 
Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside service will be May 9th at 11 a.m. 
at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Jeff Sypole officiating. Native of Guilford 
County. Survivors are stepson and wife, Robert “Bob” and Faye Watson of 
Greensboro; grandchild and her husband, Teresa Fields and Curtis of 
Greensboro; grandchild, Steven Watson of Greensboro; great-grandchildren, 
Kayleigh Fields of Greensboro, Joel Fields of Greensboro, Jonathan Fields of 
Greensboro; sister and her husband, Eloise Lawrence and Wade of Asheboro; 
brother, James Whitesell of Archdale.-Pugh 

LIBERTY-(V)Hoyte Vestal Hudson, 86, passed May 5, 2006, at his home. Funeral 
service will be 2 p.m. May 8th at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church; Rev. 
Steve Joyce officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of 
Alamance County. Surviving are wife, Joyce Willets Hudson; daughters, Delores 
Arey of Kimesville, Patricia Moore of Liberty; son, Max V. Hudson of the 
home; brothers, Robert Hudson and Howard Hudson, both of Liberty; six 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.-Loflin 

TRINITY- Steven Lynn f*gg, 41, passed May 5, 2006 in the Moses H. Cone 
Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral service will be May 9th at 10 a.m. in J.C. 
Green & Sons Chapel; Rev. David Perry officiating. Burial will follow in 
Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point. Born May 11, 1964 in Guilford 
County, a son of Fred f*gg and Jean Scott f*gg. Surviving are his mother and 
step-father Jean and Bill Smith of the home; his father Fred f*gg of 
Greensboro; a sister, Judy Maxey of Pleasant Garden, N.C. -JC Green 

5.6.06 

LIBERTY-(V)Elbridge Smith, 87, passed May 6, 2006, at Moses Cone Memorial 
Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. May 8th at Mt. Pleasant Baptist 
Church; Rev. Gene Booker officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview 
Cemetery. Born on Oct. 27, 1918, to the late Lon Talton and Bessie Zimmerman 
Smith. Also preceding him in death were his son, Johnny Smith; brother, 
Winfred Smith; and sisters, Elberta Lemmond and Ruby Loflin. Survived by his 
wife, Ruth Caviness Smith; daughters, Barbara Jordan of Leland, Brenda 
Richardson and husband, Charles, of Staley; sons, Bobby Johnson and wife, 
Teresa, of Liberty, Charles H. Johnson of Ramseur; brother, L.T. Smith and 
wife, Irene, of Liberty: nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.-
Loflin 

SEAGROVE-Thelma Ruth Graves, age 84, passed May 6, 2006 at Randolph Hospital 
in Asheboro, NC. Funeral will be May 9th at 4:00 at Seagrove Christian 
Church; Rev. Robert C. Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery. Born December 25, 1921 in Seagrove, NC, the daughter of the late 
William Garrett and the late Grace (Beck) Leach. Preceeded in death by her 
husband, Shelton Graves. Survived by her daughter, Suzanne Lamb of Seagrove, 
NC; and a grandson, Dane Lamb. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Eunice Barnes McPherson, 96,passed May 6, 2006, at her home. Funeral 
service will be 4:30 p.m. May 9th at Richland Baptist Church; Rev. Thomas 
Smith and the Rev. James Moon officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Native of Randolph County, the widow of the Rev. Ben W. McPherson. 
Surviving are son, Larry McPherson of Asheboro; daughters, Mildred M. Staley 
of Ramseur, Doris M. Davis of the home; nine grandchildren; 21 great-
grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO- Helen Ruth LaPrad Pierce, 85, passed May 6, 2006, at her home. 
Funeral services will be May 11th at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; 
Rev. Edward J. Arroyo officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial 
Park. Native of Forsyth County; preceded in death by her husband, Clates Lee 
“C.L.” Pierce, who preceded her in death. Preceded in death by her daughter, 
Shelby Jean Routh, her granddaughter, Tammy Pierce, 2 brothers, and 2 
sisters. Survived by her son, Robert Clifton Pierce and his wife Barbara 
Pierce of Eustis, FL; daughters, Joyce Webster Young and her husband David 
Young of Franklinville, NC; Victoria Pierce Perkins of Randleman, NC; 
grandchildren, Frank Routh of Randleman, NC; Gary Routh of Sophia, NC; Mitzi 
R. Pugh of Ramseur, NC; Rob Pierce of Charlotte, NC; Gabriel Eugene Webster 
of Seattle, WA; Matthew Lee Perkins of Randleman, NC; 7 great grandchildren; 
1 great great grandchild; sisters, Betty LaPrad Highfill of Asheboro, NC, and 
Edna Matthews of Randleman, NC. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO- (V)James Monroe Rich, 87, passed Feb. 6, 2006, at Randolph Health & 
Rehabilitation. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. May. 13th at Oaklawn 
Cemetery. Native of Randolph County-Pugh 

5.7.06 

RAMSEUR-Beatrice Alston, passed May 7, 2006, in Newark, Del. Funeral service 
will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Nebo Holiness Church. Burial will be in the 
Oakland-McCrary Cemetery. Surviving are daughters, Marilyn Hinmon of 
Milwaukee, Wis., Joretta Alston of Newark, Del., Cynthia Owens of 
Philadelphia, Pa., Tina Young of Washington, D.C.; son, James Alston of 
Philadelphia, Pa.; brother, Bishop Emmanuel Holland of Asheboro; 12 
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.-Kimes 

RANDLEMAN- Clairice White Rockett, 85, passed May 7, 2006, at Moses Cone 
Hospital. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on May 10th at Centre Friends 
Meeting. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born in Randolph 
County on Dec. 31, 1920, to the late Edward and Lena Peace White. Preceded in 
death by her brothers, Edward Lee White, Billy Ray White and Worth White and 
grandchildren, Jason and Ashley Cornelius. Surviving Mrs. Rockett are her 
husband, Harvey Rockett; daughters, Judy R. Bishop and husband James of 
Randleman, Pamela Rockett of Randleman; grandchildren, Leisha Bishop, Karen 
Boone and great-grandchild, Jesse Boone. -Forbis&Dick 

ASHEBORO- Erna Lukens Haas, 79, passed May 7, 2006, at her home. Private 
services will be held later. Native of Bremerhaven, Germany, the widow of 
Simon Haas. Surviving are sons, Michael Haas of Cedar Park, Texas, John Haas 
of the home; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.-Ridge 

LIBERTY- Sandra Oakes Blakley, 48, passed May 7, 2006 at UNC Hospital-Chapel 
Hill. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. May 9th at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home 
Pleasant Garden Chapel. Interment will follow at Gilmore Memorial Park. Born 
in Greensboro on June 23, 1957, to Thelma Stewart Oakes and the late Earl L. 
Oakes. Surviving are husband, Dexter E. Blakley; her mother, Thelma S. Oakes; 
two sisters, Debbie Oakes of Greensboro, Carole Poplin of Julian; mother-in-
law Lois Blakley of Pleasant Garden; brothers-in-law, Tim Blakley, Fred 
Blakley and wife Cathy, John Blakley and wife Linda, all of Pleasant Garden; 
sister-in-law, LaDonna Yoza and husband Frank of Charlotte; eight nieces and 
nephews and many loving and devoted friends, especially her berry picking 
friend John Peterson and his wife Mary Jane Peterson and their family; and 
Sandra's adopted dog "Bruno"-Forbis 

ASHEBORO- Louise Williams, 83, passed May 7, 2006, at Carillon Assisted 
Living in Asheboro. Private service will be held at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 
Cemetery. Native of Chatham County, survived by nieces and nephews-Loflin 

5.8.06 

LIBERTY-Vicky Lynn Bussard Nicholson, 47, passed May 08, 2006 at her 
residence. Funeral services will be May 10th at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & 
Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville; Pastor Raymond Smith officiating. 
Burial will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.Born on January 1, 
1959 in Beaufort, SC to the late Joseph Henry Bussard and Ola Mae King 
Bussard. On September 6, 1980, she married Blair Kimbra Nicholson, who 
survives of the home. Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Nicholson 
of Chapel Hill; a son, Brandon Dillard Nicholson of the home; four sisters, 
Kathy Cox and her husband Tim, Lori Oakley, Lisa Jackson and her husband 
Rick, and Brenda Robbins and her husband Wayne, all of Thomasville; three 
brothers, Rick Bussard of Randleman, Danny Branson of Lexington, and Larry 
Branson of Thomasville; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
H.D. Nicholson of Asheboro; and many loving nieces and nephews.- JC Green 

ASHEBORO-Carol Atcheson Donnell, 70, passed May 8, 2006, at Wesley Long 
Community Hospital, Greensboro. Graveside Services will be May 11th at 11:00 
a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. Jack Ogburn and Rev. Mike Holder officiating. 
Born on December 10, 1935 in St. Augustine, Florida to Stewart Edward (Ted) 
and Frances Fultcher Atcheson. Survivorong include her husband, Robert Lee 
Donnell, Jr.; her two daughters Lisa Ware of Richmond, Virginia and Anne 
Stewart Keller and husband Jim of Columbus, Ohio. Her wonderful grandchildren 
are; Thomas and Anna Lee Ware; and Frances, Stewart and William Keller. She 
also leaves her dear sister Virginia Atcheson and her children D.E. Gillespie 
III and Emily Gillespie. -Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Mary Francis Hedrick Martin, 80, passed May 8, 2006, at Randolph 
Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. No graveside services. Native of 
Lexington, NC. Survived by her husband, Robert Martin; son, Danny Hardister 
of Troy, NC; daughter, Camelle Williams of Archdale, NC; granddaughters, 
Angie Hardister of New York, NY; Teresa Bailey of Randleman, NC; great 
grandsons, Seth Bailey and Luke Bailey both of Randleman, NC. -Pugh 

RAMSEUR-(V)Thomas Wilford Dorsett, 68, passedMay 8, 2006, at Kindred Hospital 
in Greensboro. Funeral will be May 12th, 11am at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; 
Rev. Randy Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Parks Cross Roads 
Christian Church Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor 
Guard. Native of Randolph Co. Surviving: mother, Alice J. Dorsett, of Ramseur 
and sister, Peggy Huff, of Ramseur; and Cretha Greene, of Ossian, Ind.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Martha Wheless Hundley, 84, passed May 8, 2006. Funeral will be May 
11th, 1 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry-Sedgefield Funeral Home Chapel, 6000 High 
Point Road. Born on Sept. 23, 1921, in Franklin County to Robert and Eleanor 
Wheless. Survived by her beloved daughter, Jackie Hundley Bigham; son-in-law, 
Alex Bigham; three granddaughters, Josianne, Ellie and Laraleigh; sisters, 
Helen W. Wilson, Ruth W. Lolley and husband, Elmer; brother, Perry Wheless 
and wife, Bettie; and her special dog, Buggy.-Hanes 

5.9.06 

ASHEBORO-Annie Ruth Upchurch Thomas, 88, passed May 9, 2006, in Randolph 
Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 12th in Highfalls 
United Methodist Church; Rev. Jeff Davis and the Rev. Robert Kidd 
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Wake 
County, the daughter of the late Rev. Walter G. Farrar and Margaret Walker 
Farrar. Married to M.C. Upchurch for 40 years and to Johnie C. Thomas for 15 
years. Preceded in death by her husbands, Mr. Upchurch and Mr. Thomas; a 
daughter, Margaret Lou Preddy; a brother, W.G. Farrar Jr.; and a sister, 
Margaret Farrar. Surviving are her son, Robert Upchurch and wife, Judy, of 
Archdale; a brother, Julian Farrar and wife, Catherine, of Norlina; sister-
in-law, Frances Farrar of Richmond, Va.; son-in-law, Bobby Preddy of 
Carthage; a stepson, Johnie D. Thomas and wife, Lorace, of Sanford; a 
stepdaughter, Sandra Shope of Sanford; three granddaughters; one grandson; 
six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-
grandchildren.-Kennedy 

5.10.06 

FRANKLINVILLE-(V)Warren Green Brady, 85, passed May 10, 2006, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral will be 2 pm, May 13th at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. 
Michael A. Brady conducting. Burial will be at Mt. Zion United Methodist 
Church Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. 
Native of Randolph; preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Lela Branson 
Brady and a son, Steve Brady and by brothers, Erastus Brady, Obert Brady and 
Voyage Brady. Surviving, son Michael Brady, of Asheboro. Daughter, Linda 
Brady Richardson, of Asheboro. Brother, John Brady, of Burlington. Sisters, 
Viola Saunders, of Ramseur; Pauline Morris, of Mooresville. Grandchildren, 
Jeff Yow, Lisa Speagle, Michael Brady, Mark Brady, Charity Brady. 7 Great-
Grandchildren-Loflin 

5.11.06 

5.12.06 

RAMSEUR- Donald Leslie Page, 52, passed May 12, 2006. Graveside service will 
beat 2 p.m., May 16, 2006 at Lakeview Memorial Park; Pastor Jimmy Dillon 
officiating. Born March 15, 1954 in Guilford County to James Russell Page and 
the late Virgie Brewer Page. Survived by his children, Brian Scott Page of 
Ramseur, Sherry Michelle Clark and husband Jimmy of Asheboro, Trisha Shea 
Cooper and husband Chad of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Brandon and 
Christopher Doss of Asheboro, Travis Page, Chance and Courtney Cooper of 
Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, James Page, Jr. of McLeansville, Randy Dean 
Page of High Point; sister, Brenda Ingold of Ossipee; and he was the loving 
husband of Sandra Page. -hanes-Lineberry 

RANDLEMAN-Louise Shuck Holland, 76 of Randleman passed May 12th in 
Greenville, SC. Funeral services will be 2 pm May 16th at Cornerstone Baptist 
Church; Rev. Rodney Otwell officiating. Interment will follow in Carolina 
Biblical Garden. Born August 12, 1929 in Luxora, Arkansas, she is a daughter 
of the late John Oscar Shuck and Syble Mae Fraley Shuck. Survived by two 
sons; Bobby Dawson of Charleston, SC and Raymond Dawson of Asheboro, NC and 
four daughters; Diana Garrett of Greenville, SC, Earline Holland of 
Kernersville, NC, Shelia Rosen of Pensacola, FL and Marie Stuart of 
Burlington, NC. She is also survived by a sister Tillie Houston of Utah and 
brother John Shuck of Arkansas, six grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren.-Cumby 

ASHEBORO-(V)Frank Francis Montano, 89, passed May 12, 2006, at Moses H. Cone 
Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 14th at 
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery with military 
honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Native of New York City, N.Y. 
Surviving are wife, Carmela Ferruzzi Montano; daughter, Frances Pegram of 
Greensboro; stepdaughter, Dianne Morrison of San Rafael, Calif.; brother, 
Joseph Montano of New York City, N.Y.; sisters, Mary Bonnelli and Lucy 
Marzullo, both of New York City, N.Y.; two grandchildren.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-(V)Warren G. Jones, 84, passed May 12, 2006 at his home. Funeral 
services will be May 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church; Dr. 
Ron Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park with 
Military Honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Born October 11, 
1921 in Randolph County, NC, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Kizer and Etta 
Caviness Jones. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Maness Jones. Surviving 
are his sons, Roger Lee and wife, Jan R. Jones, of Georgetown, TX, Michael 
Eugene and wife, Robin K. Jones, of Asheboro, Randy Warren Jones, of 
Asheboro; grandchildren, Jason Lee Jones, Jami Lea Jones Clark, Amanda Riley 
Jones; great grandchildren, Siler Creed Clark, Baylor Grace Clark and David 
Reed Jones.-Ridge 

TRINITY-Jesse Lee Transeau, 52 passed May 12th at Sunbridge of the Triad. 
Funeral services will be 11 am May 15th in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral 
Service Archdale. Interment will be in North Wilkesboro at Edgewood Baptist 
Church Cemetery. Born October 23, 1953 in High Point. Preceded in death by 
his father Reverend Lee Roy Transeau. Survived by his mother Imogene Transeau 
Pruitt and step father Claude Pruitt of Trinity, three children; Brittany 
Transeau, Stefani Transeau and Courtney Transeau and the mother of his 
children Devin Transeau all of Thomasville. He is also survived by seven 
siblings; Michael Transeau and his wife Helen of High Point, Roger Transeau 
of Thomasville, Edwin JR Transeau of N. Wilkesboro, Reverend David Transeau 
and his wife Gail of Hollywood FL Jeanette Kennedy and her husband Randy of 
Thomasville, Susan Carroza and her husband Mark of Trinity and Rebecca Scott 
of High Point.-Cumby 

5.13.06 

ASHEBORO-Marie M. Yandle passed May 13, 2006. Born Nov. 22nd 1946. Private 
services only. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Bill, daughter, Mrs. 
Angela Lynn Dawson and husband, Jerry, and two grandchildren, Glen and Sam 
Dawson, all of Davidson, N.C. She also has two surviving sisters, Mrs. Doris 
Baker and husband, Harry, of Rock Hill, S.C. and Mrs. Wilma Heafner and 
husband, Zach, of Richmond, Va.-Ridge 

LEXINGTON-Lura Snyder Russell, 101, passed May 13, 2006 at Westanna Family 
Care. Graveside services will be May 15th, at 11:00 AM at the Thomasville 
City Cemetery; Rev. Chris Fitzgerald officiating. Born on November 20, 1904 
in Randolph Co. the youngest of nine children to Phillip Snyder and Louisa 
Pierce Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 
husband, Hollis Whitson Russell on October 29, 1965, whom she married on 
April 24, 1923. Surviving are two daughters, Emily Russell Bland of High 
Point and Mandy Russell Deadwyler and her husband Charles of Salisbury; six 
grandchildren, Cynthia Moore, Susie Bland, Amy Carroll and her husband Jimmy, 
Joey Bland and his wife Suzanne, Jennifer Davis and her husband Jeff, and 
Craig Deadwyler; seven great grandchildren; and a special care giver, Judy 
Dotson of Lexington.-JC Green 

RANDLEMAN-Alma Lee Clodfelter Williamson, age 79, passed May 13, 2006 at her 
home. Funeral will be May 17th, at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 
Randleman; Rev. Rodney Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph 
Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born January 16, 1927 in Guilford County, NC the 
daughter of Edward and Carrie(Hinshaw) Clodfelter. Native of Guilford County, 
preceded in death by her husband Ernest C. Williamson and one son Roger 
Clodfelter. Survived by two daughters: Mary L. York of the home, Patsy 
Woolard of Greensboro, NC; adopted daughter, Florene Sue Williamson of 
Randleman, NC; adopted daughter, Misty W. Cruthis of Randleman, NC; 
granddaughter, Donna Carter of the home; grandson whom she raised, Kim E. 
Ritzel of Randleman, NC; whom She Raised, Tim C. Ritzel of Asheboro, NC; 12 
grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; and 
three brothers: Roy Clodfelter of Mt. Airy, NC, Albert Clodfelter of 
Baltimore, MD, George Hinshaw of Asheboro, NC -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Michael Lee Monroe, 48, passed May 13, 2006. Funeral service will be 
2 p.m. may 17th at Melita Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Dallas D. Baldwin Sr. 
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvery Cemetery. Native of Scotland 
County. Surviving are mother, Dorothy Monroe of the home; grandmother, Louise 
Evans of Asheboro; brothers, James Monroe, Alex Monroe, Robert Monroe and 
Thomas Monroe, all of Asheboro; sisters, Louise Everette, Lora Ritter and 
Catherine Davis, all of Asheboro, Pamula Rudd of Greensboro, Maxine Monroe of 
Liberty.-CC Hodges 

TRINITY- Mrs. Helen Aikens Bond, 68, passed May 13, 2006, at Westwood Health 
and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. May 17th at 
Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel; Rev. Tim White officiating. Burial will 
follow in Guilford Memorial Park. Born Nov. 12, 1937, in Jackson, Co., to the 
late Theodore and Minnie Coward Aikens, preceded in death by her husband, 
Carl Harmond Bond, who died in 1997 and a daughter, Brenda Hall Bond who died 
in 1991. Surviving are three daughters Kathy Bartram and husband Mark of 
Sugar Land, Texas, Carla Renee Bond and her significate other, James Rodney 
Setzer of Thomasville and Cindy Bond Hill of Archdale; one son, Allen Jacob 
Bond and wife Jennifer Martin Bond of Denton; three sisters, Irene Parrish of 
Silver Valley, Mary Wilson of Thomasville and Susie Sellers of High Point; 
two brothers, Junior Aikens of Sylva and Jimmy Aikens and wife Gertie of 
Trinity; nine loving grandchildren, Samantha, Christen, Kelly, Alex, Shelby, 
Kaelyn, Graham, Austin and Isabel; her dearest friends, Judy Bartram and 
Cindy Edwards along with many other special friends.-Hanes- Lineberry 

5.14.06 

FRANKLINVILLE-(V) James William Greeson, 62, passed May 14, 2006 at his home. 
Funeral will be 4pm May 17th; Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Troy McBee 
officiating. Native of Guilford County. Surviving, wife Liz Yeatts Greeson, 
of the home. Daughter, Jamie Greeson Frazier, of Franklinville. Brother, 
Eldridge Vernon, of Greensboro. Sister, Audrey Ledbetter, of Climax.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO- Billy Dale Page, 25, passed May 14, 2006, at Duke University 
Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 19th at Gordon Funeral Home, Mt. 
Pleasant. Burial will be in Miami Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Cabarrus 
County. Surviving are wife, Laura Penkava Page; parents, Lyle Thomas and 
Glenda Page Thomas of Bristol, Tenn.; brother, Bobby McClester of Asheboro; 
stepson, Cody Byrd of Asheboro; grandmothers, Betty Page of Mt. Pleasant, 
Thelma Thomas of Bristol, Tenn.-Gordon 

5.15.06 

ASHEBORO-(V)Jesse Thomas “Tommy” Tucker, 66, passed May 15 2006, at his home. 
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. May 18th at Randolph Memorial Park 
with military honors. Born November 27, 1939 in Randolph County, NC, Tommy 
was the son of the late Claude and Mabel Tucker. In addition to his parents, 
he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine K. Tucker; his sisters, Sue 
T. Thompson, Carolyn T. Elliott, Rachel T. Mills; and his brothers, Alvin C. 
Tucker, and Colon A. Tucker. Survived by his daughter, Vickie B. Potts and 
husband, Steve, of Asheboro; son, Rodney T. Brown and wife, DeAnna, of 
Franklinville; sisters, Becky McMasters, of Ramseur, Claudette T. Loggains, 
of Seagrove; grandchildren, Tammy O’Kelley, Toy Jarrett, Lori Smith, Lisa 
Wright, Shantonia Brown, Morgan Brown; and nine great grandchildren.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Jan Caulder passed May 15, 2006. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. 
May17th at Ridge Funeral Home; Rev. O. Ralph Kraft Jr. officiating. Burial 
will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Catawba County. Surviving are husband, 
Wade David Caulder of the home; daughter, Amy E. Caulder of the home; son, 
Nicholas David Caulder of Asheboro; parents, Bruce and Jeanette Hewitt of 
Vale; sister, Rebecca Ann Raines of Cherryville; brother, Joseph Bruce Hewitt 
of Cornelius; one grandson.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Nancy Lee Armstrong, 50, passed May 15, 2006, at Randolph Hospital. 
AP-CC Hodges 

ASHEBORO-Patricia Ann “Pat” Fox, age 78, passed May 15, 2006 at Clapps 
Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Services held later. Native of 
Connecticut. Survived by a brother and his wife, William and Mary Fox of 
Newport, RI. -Pugh 

RANDLEMAN- Mr. Preston Matha Johnson Jr., 68, of Randleman, passed May 15, 
2006, at Sunbridge of Asheboro. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. May 17th at 
George Brothers Funeral Service Chapel. Survived by his sister, Lucy Stone of 
Greensboro, Cleo Hall and Nancy Moore, both of Randleman.-No Funeral home 
info 

5.16.06 

ASHEBORO — Louise Evans, 98, passed May 16, 2006, at SunBridge Care & 
Rehabilitation of Asheboro. CC Hodges 

ASHEBORO-Mary Josephine Garzillo Jaeger, age 90, passed May 16, 2006. Funeral 
services will be May 18th at 2 PM, in Oaklawn Cemetery; Brian Faircloth 
officiating. Born June 7, 1915 in Plainfield, NJ the daughter of Marcello and 
Victoria (Monte) Garzillo. Survived by one son: William Jaeger of Flagler 
Beach, FL; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers: Alex 
Garzillo of Toms River, NJ, and Frank DiGiovanie of NJ -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Tobie Ann Welch Moffitt, 64, passed May 16, 2006, at her home. 
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. May 19th at Randolph Memorial Park. Born 
July 17, 1941 in Guilford County, NC, daughter of the late William F. and 
Letha Krieger Welch. Survived by her daughter, Christie M. Frazier and 
husband, Ted, of Bear Creek, NC; sons, Kenneth R. Moffitt, of Coleridge, 
Steven D. Moffitt and wife, Cindy, of Siler City, NC; sisters, Sandra W. 
Tucker and husband, Roy, of Altavista, VA, Debra J. Welch, of Roanoke, VA; 
brothers, Dr. William F. Welch, Jr., of Altavista, VA, Ronald G. Welch and 
wife, Shirley, of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Dustin Moffitt, Ethan Moffitt, 
Todd Frazier, Tara Frazier, Tina Frazier; and four great grandchildren.-Ridge 

RAMSEUR-(V)Clayton Bon Cox, 85, passed May 16, 2006, at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Funeral will be 11 am, May 19th at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church; 
Rev. Paul Griffin and Rev. Adrian Pugh offiicating. Burial will follow at 
Sunset Knoll Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor 
Guard. Native of Randolph County. Surviving, son Samuel C. Cox, of Clemmons. 
Daughter, Cathy C. Bailey, of Winston Salem. Sister, Juanita Joyce, of Aiken, 
S.C. 2 Grandchildren-Loflin 

5.17.06 

ASHEBORO-Gertrude Edith Harrelson Cranford, age 89, passed May 17, 2006 at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation. Funeral will be May 20th at 2:00 p.m. at 
Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. Leonard Atkins, Rev. Tommy Fuquay 
and Rev. J. C. Miles officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native 
of Moore County, preceded in death by her parents, Roba and Edith Caviness 
Harrelson, husband, Henry Marvin Cranford, sisters, Eunice Spivey, Elizabeth 
Craven and Bessie Gilmore and brothers, Robert “Bud” Harrelson and Roba 
”Duke” Harrelson. Survived by her daughter Linda Hamilton and her husband 
Tommy of Asheboro, NC; son Hoyt M. Cranford and his wife Susie of Asheboro, 
NC; grandchildren, Marty Cranford of Julian, NC, Pam Goins and her husband 
Robbie of Seagrove, NC, Amanda Beasley and her husband Tommy of 
Franklinville, NC, John Hamilton, Jr. and his wife Michele of Asheboro, NC, 
Krista Hamilton of Asheboro, NC; great grandchildren, Miranda Goins, A. J. 
Hunt, Rachel Beasley, Steve Goins, Aaron Goins, Alex Hamilton, Logan 
Hamilton, Kristina Hamilton. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Tony C. Lucas passed May 17, 2006. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. 
May 22nd at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. Ed Carter officiating. Native of 
Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Toni McElveen of Winston-Salem; 
three grandchildren. -Ridge 

COLFAX- Sue Morgan Denny passed May 17, 2006, at River Landing in Colfax. 
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. May 20th at Forest Hills Presbyterian 
Church; Rev. Joe Blankinship officiating. Burial will be held at 4 p.m. May 
20th in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids; Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Durway 
officiating. Born in Randolph County on July 18, 1910, to Flora and Moses 
Morgan. Predeceased by her husband, her parents and all of her eight siblings 
and their spouses, her husband's siblings and their spouses and a daughter-
in-law. Survived by her two daughters, Flo Ellen Denny Durway and her 
husband, Dan of Raleigh and Sue Morgan Denny Madsen and her husband, Jim of 
Lexington; and her son, Stephen Joel Denny of Richmond, Va.; six 
grandchildren, Mark Durway (Julie) of Asheville, Kristin Durway Degnim of 
Chapel Hill, Lindsey Durway of St. Louis, Mo., John Madsen of San Antonio, 
Texas, Emily Madsen of Siler Spring, Md., and Rachel Madsen of Chapel Hill; 
three great-grandchildren in Asheville and numerous nephews, nieces and 
cousins.- 

FRANKLINVILLE-Ruby Presnell Trogdon, 68, passed May 17, 2006, at Kindred 
Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. May 20th at Loflin 
Funeral Home, Ramseur. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Randolph County. Surviving are daughter, Helene Trogdon of Franklinville; 
sister, Evelyn Farlow of Asheboro; two granddaughters.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-(V)Clinton E. Spivey, age 77, passed May 17, 2006, at Randolph 
Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. May 20th at Biscoe 
Presbyterian Church; Rev. Anne R. Beach officiating. Burial will be at Biscoe 
Cemetery, Biscoe. Born in Richmond County on Feb. 4, 1929, to the late Emmit 
Franklin and Lila Henley Spivey. Survived by his wife, Estelle Dyson Spivey 
of the home; son, Randy F. and wife, Beth Fox Spivey, of Greensboro; 
daughter, Lisa Spivey Dutt and husband, Swandip, of Delray Beach, Fla.; 
sisters, Pauline Spivey Deaton of Asheboro, Rachel Spivey of Troy, Dorothy 
Spivey Morris of Whiteville; grandson, Christopher Spivey of Chapel Hill; 
granddaughter, Sarabeth Spivey of Greensboro.-Phiilips 

5.18.06 

RAMSEUR- (V)Thomas “Tom” Ray Richardson, 58, passed May 18, 2006. Graveside 
service will be 2 p.m. May 22nd in Salisbury National Cemetery. Native of 
Monroe. Surviving are wife, Martha H. Richardson of the home; daughter, 
Michelle Richardson of Bel Air, Md.; sons, Phillip Tollover of Bel Air, Md., 
John Richardson of Jarrettsville, Md., Michael Richardson of Eastern Shore, 
Md.; stepdaughter, Tammy Suits of Asheboro; stepsons, Terry McDowell of 
Franklinville, Tony Spencer of Asheboro; parents, Gray and Helen Everhart of 
Advance; stepsisters, Elaine Simpson of Advance, Beth Everhart of Florida; 
five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild.-Ridge 

RAMSEUR-(V)Elbert Shelton Craven, age 75, passed May 18, 2006, at his 
residence. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. May 20th at Pleasant Ridge 
Christian Church; Rev. Paul Griffin. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge 
Christian Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors are wife, 
Edith Craven of the home; son, Mike Craven and his wife, Sherry, of Ramseur; 
brothers, Clayton Craven of Asheboro and Fred Craven of Ramseur; 
granddaughter, Lindsey Craven.-Loflin 

SOPHIA-John Henry Stevens, Sr. 78 of Sophia passed May 18, 2006 at the Gray 
Brier. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. May 21st at Glenola Baptist Church; Rev. 
Doug Davis and Rev. Billy Self officiating. Interment will follow in the 
church cemetery. Born July 7, 1927 in Hoke County a son to the late Tom and 
Libby Guinn Stevens. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by a son 
Thomas Marion Stevens, and three brothers: Thomas Stevens, Clyde Stevens and 
Robert Stevens. On September 17, 1944 he married the former Ruth Blackman who 
survives of the home. Surviving are three children: John Stevens, Jr. and 
wife Pat of Trinity, Elizabeth Anne Dust and husband David of San Ramon, CA, 
and Barbara Jarrett and husband Gregg of Trinity; three grandchildren: Sarah 
Dust, Ashley Scheu and Jennifer Owens; two step-grandsons: Roger Brinkley and 
Scott Brinkley; four great grandchildren: Hailee Jarrett, Savannah Scheu, 
Hunter Robinson and Gage Robinson; and a sister Mabel Shaw of Parkton. 
Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Glenola Baptist Church officiated by Rev. 
Doug Davis and Rev. Billy Self. Interment will follow in the church 
cemetery.-Cumby 

ASHEBORO-William Barrett, 70, passed May 18, 2006, at Moses Cone Hospital. 
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 22nd at Church of God of Prophecy. 
Surviving are wife, Inell Barrett; daughters, Melanie Smith of Asheboro, 
Michelle B. Riggins of Oak Grove, Ky.; sons, Robert Barrett of Asheboro, 
William Barrett of Kinston; sister, Queenie Perry of Greenville; nine 
grandchildren.-Gailes 

TRINITY-James Dawes King, 81, passed May 18, 2006. Funeral will be 3 p.m. May 
21st at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Billy Ray Meyers and the Rev. Robert 
Hilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born Jan. 
3, 1925, in Randolph County, son of the late James and Bessie King. Preceded 
in death by his sister, Hazel Hinshaw. Survived by his daughters, Marie 
Jacobs and husband, Len, of the home, Pamela Thompson of Linwood, Rebecca 
Hunt and husband, Gregory, of High Point; sons, James Wesley King and wife, 
Pam, of Ohio, Jesse M. King and wife, Shelby, of Ohio; sisters, Rachel K. 
Morris and husband, Ray, of Asheboro, Wilma K. McKenzie and husband, Tommy, 
of Asheboro, Joyce King and Carrie King, both of Archdale; brothers, C.E. 
King and wife, Frances, of Glenola, Bill King and wife, Joyce, of Asheboro, 
Joe King of Thomasville; grandchildren, Keith Jacob, Tonya Jacob, Micky 
Jacob, Dawn Jacob, Matt Turner, Scott King, Dustin Martinez, Joshua King, 
Hope King, Maggie King, Abby King; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Taylor, Cole, 
Kaitlyn, Allison, Cameron, Courtney, Haley, Natalie, Carlee, Katlyn, Leigh 
Ann, Tristan, Ciavia, Taylor, Alexis; beloved friends who were part of the 
family, Vanishia cockerham and Dorenda Stillwell; and a host of friends at 
White Lake-Ridge 

5.19.06 

LIBERTY-(V)Adam Smith, age 66, passed May 19, 2006 at his home. Funeral will 
be May 21st at 5:00 PM at Oakley Baptist Church, 2300 Siler City-Glendon 
Road, Siler City; Rev. Brian Sandifer, Rev. Greg Burris officiating. Burial 
will be in Loves Creek Baptist Cemetery, Siler City. Born October 21, 1939 
the son of Richard (Dick) P. and Ella (Hough) Smith. Native of Chatham 
County. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard (Dick) P. Smith and Ella 
Hough Smith. Survived by his wife Gloria Quillen Smith of the home; two 
daughters, Paige S. Butler and husband, Michael of Greensboro, Paula M. 
Reeves and husband, David of Siler City; one sister: Joyce Stout of Siler 
City; Grandsons, Caleb A. Reeves, Eli M. Butler and Joshua Adam Butler. -Pugh 

FRANKLINVILLE- Jesse Vance Hilton, 87, passed May 19, 2006, at Randolph 
Health And Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Funeral will be May 22nd at 2 p.m. at 
the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Ed Tapper officiating. Burial will follow 
in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born Jan. 12, 1919, in High Point, the 
son of the late Emaskie and Lessie (Morgan) Hilton, preceeded in death by his 
wife, Mabel Millikan Hilton; and brothers, Roy and Coy Hilton. Survived by a 
daughter and her husband, Clara and Billy Garner of Randleman; son and his 
wife, Gary and Linda Hilton of Summerville, S.C.; son and his wife, Richard 
and Bonnie Hilton of Trinity; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchilden; 
brothers, Lester Hilton of Orlando, Fla., Charles Hilton of Thomasville, Wade 
Hilton of Montgomery, Ala., and Herman Hilton of Summerfield.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Nancy Prevo Curtis, 73, passed May 19, 2006, at Moses Cone Hospital. 
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. May 22nd at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. 
Justus McKeel officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of 
Randolph County. Survivors are daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Barnard and 
her husband, David, of Ramseur, Sharon Williams and her husband, Leroy, of 
Sophia; sisters, Alma Benner of Charlotte, Louise Langley of Staley, Marie 
Saunders of Statesville; granddaughter, Whitney McNeal; grandson, Dakota 
Garrett Barnard; great-granddaughter, Jazmyn McNeal.-Loflin 

ORANGE CITY, FLA.- Mrs. Myrtle Cox Hewitt, 100, passed May 19, 2006 at her 
home in John Knox Village. Graveside services will be held May 25th 11 am at 
Forest Lawn Cemetery; Rev. James Turner officiating. Born in Randolph County, 
February 7, 1906 to the late W.O. Cox and Mattie Dorsett Cox. Married Harry 
H. Hewitt, June 5, 1928, and he preceded her in death in 1997. Survived by 
several loving and devoted nieces and nephews.-Forbis & Dick 

5.20.06 

ASHEBORO- Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Lackey Sheldrake, 88,passed May 20, 2006 at her 
home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. May 23rd at the Ridge Funeral Home 
Chapel; Dr. Richard Crider officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph 
Memorial Park. Born in Stokes County, the daughter of the late J. Walter and 
Chattie Lasley Lackey. Preceded in death by her husband, Colon Kinney; and 
her daughter, Barbara Kinney Forester. Survived by her husband, Charles 
Sheldrake, of the home. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Thomas 
Forester II; a stepdaughter, Dawn Sheldrake Miller; two grandsons, Thomas 
Forester III and Chris Forester; a stepgranddaughter, Caitlyn Miller; and a 
brother, Harold Lackey.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO- Ernest T. Browne, 88, passed May 20, 2006. Funeral will be 11 a.m. 
May 23rd at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro; Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. 
Burial will be in Leach Cemetery, Star. Native of Randolph County. Surviving 
are wife, Marguriette Stutts Browne; daughters, Ernestine B. Newsom and Beth 
B. Coleman, both of Asheboro; son, Charles T. Browne of Asheboro; sister, 
Edith Smith of Asheboro; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and 
great-great-grandchildren.-Pugh 

ARCHDALE-Lola Millikan Davis, 88, passed May 20, 2006, at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Graveside service will be 6 p.m. May 22nd at Marlboro Friends 
Meeting cemetery; Bob Medford and Margaret Neal officiating. Native of 
Randolph County, the widow of Wilford Elkanah Davis. Surviving are daughters, 
Judith Gaster of Archdale, Halcie Small of Randleman; sons, Dale Davis and 
Tommy Davis, both of Archdale, Lester Davis of Sophia; sisters, Marie Hill 
and Ina Lee White, both of Archdale, Bernice Davis of Randleman; 19 
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.-Pugh 

5.21.06 

ASHEBORO-(V)Fred Sanders, 82, passed May 21, 2006. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
May 24th at Central United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Oaklawn 
Cemetery. Born Oct. 27, 1923, in Sparta, Ga., son of John W. Sanders and 
Maggie Taylor Sanders. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Margaret Thomas 
Sanders; six daughters, Linda Sanders Zenns and husband, David G. Zenns of 
High Point, Jean Sanders Huffman and husband, Albert M. Huffman of Valdese, 
Jane Sanders Johnson and husband, David G. Johnson of Cary, Kathryn Sanders 
Trogdon of St. Augustine, Fla., Cindy Sanders Redding and husband, Robert F. 
Redding of Seagrove, and Sharon Lynn Sanders of Redondo Beach, Calif.; his 
grandchildren, Kathryn Zenns, Laura Zenns, David Zenns, Brett Huffman, Kelly 
Trogdon, Bradley Trogdon, Lindsey Redding and Rob Redding; one great-
grandchild, Elijah Trogdon; siblings, Elizabeth Sanders and Harris Taylor 
Sanders, both of Asheboro.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Pamela “Pam” Annette Haynes Wilbanks, 48 passed May 21, 2006 at High 
Point Regional Hospital. Memorial service to be held later. Born May 5, 1958 
in Guilford County a daughter to Charles Branson Haynes and Mary Elizabeth 
McMahan Haynes. Surviving is her husband, Rodney Wilbanks. Also surviving are 
her parents of Sophia; two children Rodney Zenas Wilbanks, Jr. and wife Stacy 
of Thomasville and Amber Elizabeth Wilbanks of Trinity; three grandchildren: 
Austin Tyler Wilbanks, Kailey Elizabeth Wilbanks and Madison Leeann Todd; two 
sisters: Denise Haynes of Sophia and Lisa Haynes of Nebraska; and three 
brothers: Chuck Haynes of Loris, SC, Sammy Haynes of Randleman and Tony 
Haynes of Sophia-Cumby 

5.22.06 

5.23.06 

ASHEBORO- Virginia Suiter Gavin passed May 23, 2006. Memorial service will be 
May 26th at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist. Born Jan. 14, 1925, in Weldon, 
the daughter of the late Dr. Wester Ghio Suiter and wife, Nancy Joyner 
Suiter. Survived by her husband, and two sons, Ghio Suiter Gavin and wife, 
Harriet Ward Gavin, of Matthews and Lee Winfred Gavin and wife, Roberta Wood 
Gavin, of Asheboro; and four grandsons.-Pugh 

LIBERTY- Elmer A. Humble, 79, of Liberty, passed May 23, 2006. Funeral 
service will be 2 p.m. May 26th at Smithwood United Church of Christ; Rev. 
Paul Pickler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of 
Guilford County. Surviving are wife, Iona Ingold Humble; sons, Ralph Humble 
and Bruce Humble, both of Liberty.-Loflin 

RANDLEMAN- Bradley Williamson passed May 23, 2006. Memorial service will be 
announced later. Surviving: Annette Speaks and family and friends. -Hanes-
Lineberry 

DAYTONA BEACH, FL-Brandon Briles McDowell passed May 23, 2006 in Daytona 
Beach, Florida. Private services to be held later. Born in Asheboro, NC to H. 
Ken and Barbara Briles McDowell on September 14, 1974. Surviving, mother 
Barbara McDowell and stepfather Eric Lewis of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his 
father H. Ken McDowell and stepmother Lowanda of Asheboro, NC; his brother H. 
Kenney McDowell and his wife Carol of Asheboro, NC. -Pugh 

5.24.06 

ASHEBORO-(V)Johnny Herbert Hoover, 78, passed May 24, 2006, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral services will be May 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist 
Church; Rev. Jody Harrison, Rev. Claudie Harrison and Rev. Claude Byerly 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. 
Born February 19, 1928 in Randolph County, NC, son of the late Harrison and 
Millie Yates Hoover. Surviving are his wife, Marie Hoover, of the home; 
daughters, Dianne Kearns and husband, Lynn, Glenda Tuggle and husband, Ted, 
all of Asheboro; sons, Bobby Hoover and wife, Vickie, of Asheboro, Ronnie 
Hoover and wife, Vanda, of Trinity; sisters, Mildred Hunt, Hazel Phillips, 
both of Asheboro; brother, Billy Hoover, of Greensboro; grandchildren, 
Derrick Kearns, Amber Dalton and husband, Robbie, Jackie Pulgarin and 
husband, George, Tammy Lambert and husband, Wayne, Dana Saunders and husband, 
Bobby, Stephanie Hoover, Chad Hill, Ryan Hill, Brandon Hoover, Brent Hoover; 
great grandchildren, Krista Kearns, Little Bobby Pulgarin, Austin Lambert, 
Tyler Hill, and Tanner Hill.-Ridge 

SEAGROVE-Harley Davidson Adair, 16, passed May 24, 2006, at Duke University 
Medical Center, Durham. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. May 29th at 
Oaklawn Cemetery.Native of Atlanta, Georgia. Surviving are his mother, Sue 
Adair, of the home; stepfather, Eddie Brown, of the home; father, Mark 
Williams, of Asheboro; brothers, Justin, Adair, Christopher Adair, Johnny 
Adair, all of the home, Shawn Hill, of Columbus, OH; sisters, Destiney Adair, 
of the home, Jessica Worthington, of Columbus, OH; uncle, Dean Ferguson, of 
the home, and aunt, Cricket Hucks, of the home.-Ridge 

TRINITY-Mrs. Margaret Ellen Price Matthews, 65, of Trinity passed May 24, 
2006. Funeralwill be at 2:00 P.M. May 28th in the Chapel of Cumby Family 
Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Roger Porter officiating. Entombment 
will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born January 15, 1941 in Litwar, West 
Virginia to Bert and Mary Virginia Griggs Price. In addition to her parents, 
preceded in death by a daughter, Cheri Williamson. Surviving are three 
daughters, Denise Schoemer of Chicago, Illinois, Laurie Messer of Trinity and 
Lisa Lichtman of Winston-Salem. Two sons, Dale Wayne Chisgar of High Point 
and Dennis Chisgar of Yanceyville. Three brothers, J. B. Price of Florida, 
Paul Price of Trinity and Bobby Price of Archdale. Three sisters, Geneva 
Cartwright of West Virginia, Mildred Hill of Trinity and Brenda Greer of 
Supply, N.C.Ten grandchildren.-Cumby 

5.25.06 

CLIMAX- (V)Mr. George Woodrow Garner, 82, passed May 25, 2006, at Beacon 
Place. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on May 29th at Shiloh United 
Methodist Church in Liberty. Born in Randolph County on June 9, 1923, to the 
late Melvin and Willie Staley Garner. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee 
Garner, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving Mr. Garner are his children, 
Judy G. Lowery of Climax, Gary G. Garner and wife, Sandra, of Climax, Rev. 
Randy J. Garner and wife, Cindy, of Williamsburg, Va.; grandchildren, April 
Cranford and husband, Chad, Ashley Garner, Mary Lowery; and great-grandchild, 
Drew Kearns.-Forbis&Dick 

5.26.06 

ASHEBORO-Rev. Henry H. Thompson, age 98, passed May 26, 2006 at his home. 
Funeral services will be May 28th at 2:00 PM at Landmark Baptist Church; Rev. 
Frank Barrett officiating. Burial will follow in Smyrna Grove Community 
Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by 
his first wife, Aggie Tysinger Thompson and daughter, Margie Lee Thompson. 
Survived by his wife, Dorothy Hughes Thompson; sons, Dempsey Thompson and his 
wife Edith of Asheboro, NC; David Thompson of Trinity, NC; daughters, Ruby 
Hill of Asheboro, NC; Lou Russell of Asheboro, NC; Gladys Smith of Sophia, 
NC; Hellen Barrett and her husband Frank of Asheboro, NC; Faye Thompson-
Whiting and her husband Jeff of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Glen Thompson 
and his wife Yvonne of Robbins, NC; Douglas Thompson and his wife Debbie of 
Randleman, NC; Mike Thompson and his wife Cathy of Asheboro, NC; Willie 
Thompson and his wife Ann of Sophia, NC; Teresa Hill and her husband Mickey 
of Randleman, NC; Wyatt Thompson and his wife Wendy of Asheboro, NC; Tim 
Thompson and his wife Sharon of Asheboro, NC; Danny Thompson and his wife 
Beth of Troy, NC; Ronnie Hill and his wife Cindy of Asheboro, NC; Roger Hill 
and his wife Patty of Asheboro, NC; Wanda Talent and her husband Chris of 
Asheboro, NC; Kathy Robbins and her husband Robin of Seagrove, NC; Donna 
Barnes and her husband Keith of Wilmington, NC; Karen Parker and her husband 
R.V. of Greenville, NC; Teen Dunn and her husband Chris of Asheboro, NC; 
Sherry Lewis and her husband Mike of Trinity, NC; Misti Vance and her husband 
Ronnie of Sophia, NC; Darrin Barrett and his wife Sandra of Asheboro, NC; 30 
great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Henrietta Spencer Langdon of passed May 26, 2006, at Moses H. Cone 
Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral services will be May 29th at 2:00 PM 
at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Johnny R. Henderson and Rev. Bob 
Dowling officiating. Burial will follow in the Back Creek Friends Meeting 
Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, survived by her husband, Smith 
Langdon; daughter,Tammy L. Nooner of Clemmons, NC; son, Sam Langdon and his 
wife Julie of Asheboro, NC; granddaughters, Cloie and Caroline Langdon of 
both Asheboro, NC; grandson, Ben Nooner of Clemmons, NC; sisters, Maggie Bibb 
of Richmond, VA, Ruby Carr of Sophia, NC, and Hilda Bulla of Sophia, NC. -
Pugh 

ASHEBORO — Irene Phillips Morgan, 91, passed May 26, 2006, at Bermuda Terrace 
in Advance. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. May 29th at First Baptist Church; 
Dr. John S. Rogers and Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in 
Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Moore County. Surviving are son, Benny G. Morgan 
of Bermuda Run; daughter, Betsy M. Moody of Alexander City, Ala.; sisters, 
FannieBelle Whitley of Asheboro, Allene Hightower of Charleston, S.C., Dee 
Warren of Glendon; brother, Talmadge Phillips of Asheboro; four 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO- Ruby Lamb Hicks, age 89, passed May 26, 2006, at Randolph Hospital, 
Asheboro. Funeral service will be May 28th at 2 p.m. at Balfour Baptist 
Church; Leslie Lamb Rhodes and the Rev. Tim Lowry officiating. Burial will be 
in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by 
her husband of over 70 years, Charles Lee “Bud” Hicks. Survived by sons and 
daughters-in-law, Tommy and Dianne Hicks of Spartanburg, S.C., Gary and 
Annette Hicks of Gastonia; grandchildren, Donnie Hicks of Gastonia, Greg 
Hicks of Ft. Worth, Texas, Audrey Belvin of Huntersville, and Rebecca Metcalf 
of Spartanburg, S.C.-Pugh 

TRINITY- Jean Reynolds Tate, 79, passed May 26, 2006, at her residence. 
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on May 29th at Cumby Family Funeral Service 
Chapel; Rev. Jesse Garmon officiating. Entombment will follow in Floral 
Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born February 18, 1927 in Pulaski County, 
Virginia a daughter to the late Fred Reynolds and the late Luticia Gregory 
Reynolds. Preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Edith Moorefield and Mrs. Faye 
Whitt and a brother, Bud Reynolds. On September 27, 1994 she was married to 
Clem Gwynn Tate who died on December 16, 1997. Surviving are her daughter, 
Mrs. Regina Jester and her husband Ronald of Selmer, Tennessee; two sons, 
Frederick E. “Butch” Phillips and his wife Mickey of Trinity and David A. 
Phillips and his wife Laura of High Point; six grandchildren, Jeremy 
Phillips, Bradley Phillips, Brant Jester and his wife Cindy, Hannah Robinson 
and her husband Marty, Amy Reid and her husband Tony and Adam Phillips; five 
great-grandchildren, Trace Jester, Blair Robinson, Brady Robinson, Briley 
Robinson and Tylan Reid -Cumby 

FRANKLINVILLE--Clara York Hardin, 86, passed May 26, 2006, at the Cross Road 
Retirement Community in Asheboro. Funeral will be 11 AM, May 31st with 
graveside services at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Dan 
Neely officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving is brother, Lewis 
York, of Asheboro. Sister, Mary York, of Asheboro.-Loflin 

5.27.06 

ASHEBORO-Jessie H. Deaton, 61, passed May 27, 2006, at Randolph Hospital. 
Funeral service will be May 31st at Panther Creek Baptist Church; Rev. John 
Beane and the Rev. David Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery. Born Oct. 24, 1944, in Moore County, son of the late Virgil and 
Emily Sheffield Deaton. Surviving is his wife, Gail Woodell Deaton of the 
home; daughters and their husbands, Belinda Deaton Henson and Stuart Henson 
of Franklinville, Judy Deaton Ebanks and Morris Ebanks of Asheboro; son and 
his wife, Wayne Deaton and Grace Deaton of Asheboro. Also surviving are 
sisters and brothers, Barbara Campbell of West End, Rosa Yearby of Pinehurst, 
Nancy Brady of Glendon, Gail Wallace of High Falls, Virlin Deaton of Seagrove 
and Robert Deaton of Sanford; grandchildren, Chris Deaton, Christie Deaton, 
Hannah Henson, Hunter Henson, Kelsey Ebanks, Cameron Ebanks, Kevin Moore and 
Dennis Moore; great-grandchildren, Shayne Deaton and Logan Deaton.-Ridge 

RANDLEMAN-(V) Betty Myers McFadden, 59, passed May 27, 2006, at her home. 
Graveside services will be June 1st at 2:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park. 
Native of Halifax, Va. Survived by her mother, Christine F. Myers of the 
home; one son: Tommy Goodman of Carson City, NV; one sister: Chris Myers 
Morgan of Randleman, NC; one brother: William B. Myers of Huntington Beach, 
CA; 3 grandchildren. -Pugh 

5.28.06 

RANDLEMAN-Cecil Amos Tate, 76, passed May 28, 2006, at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Funeral will be May 31st at 2:00 p.m. at Whitehall Evangelical 
Methodist Church; Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Native of Cana, Va; survived by his wife Bonnie Inman Tate; 
sons, Johnny Tate and wife Peggy, Timothy Tate and Matthew Tate all of 
Sophia, NC; daughters: Joyce Brady and husband Thomas of Lakeland, FL, Terri 
Brady and Jeanne Bell both of Sophia, NC, Wanda Morgan of Aynor, SC, Patricia 
Wood of Randleman, NC, Barbara Corum and husband Danny of Franklinville, NC; 
28 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren, brothers: Jimmy Tate of Randleman, 
NC, Troy Tate of Thomasville, NC; sister: Elaine Tate of Durham, NC. -Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Doris Arminta Pugh Harrison, age 83, passed May 28, 2006 at her 
home. Graveside services will be May 31st at 11:00 am at Randolph Memorial 
Park; Rev. Rodney Vickers officiating. Survived by her husband of 58 years 
Charles Harrison; daughter, Wanda Harrison Boone of New Salem, NC; 
grandaughter, Ashley and her husband Brian Sibbett of New Salem, NC, 
grandaughter, Victoria Boone of Atlanta, GA; great grandchildren, Connor and 
D'Arcy MaKenna Sibbett both of New Salem, NC; sister, Clara Hayes Payne of 
Thomasville, NC. -Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Virginia Belle Presnell Sineath, age 82, passed May 28, 2006 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside services will be May 31st at 11:00 AM 
in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery; in Seagrove; Rev. Clay Davis 
officiating. Native of Seagrove, preceded in death by her husband, Theo 
Sineath. Survived by two sons: Jerry Williams and Chris Williams both of the 
home; sister: Shirley Luck of Asheboro, NC and brother: Billy Presnell of 
Asheboro, NC. -Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Christopher Ray Payne, 24, passed May 28, 2006. Funeral will be at 
3:00 P.M. June 1st at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Climax; Reverend 
A.C. Brock officiating. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in 
High Point Born May 25, 1982 in High Point to Jeff and Sherry Thompson Payne. 
Survived by his mother and step-father, Sherry and Richard Colon of 
Randleman, his father and step-mother, Jeff and Roxanne Payne of 
Chesterfield, Virginia, two brothers; Eric Payne and Jeremy Payne, both of 
Randleman, two step-brothers, Joseph Hudson and Kody Bailey, both of 
Chesterfield, Virginia, grandparents, Tommy and Glendene Payne of Sophia and 
Kenneth and Shelby Thompson of Trinity, great-grandparents, Lenny and Eva 
Hussey of Robbins, great-grandmother, Ruby Payne of Denton, an aunt, Deana 
Norton and husband, David of Sophia, and an uncle, Donald Thompson and wife, 
Bonnie of Sophia.-Cumby 

5.29.06 

SOPHIA- Leonard Franklin Sheffield, 80,passed May 29, 2006, at Pinelake 
Health & Rehabilitation, Carthage. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. May 31st at 
Brown Chapel Christian Church, Robbins; Rev. Giles Saunders and the Rev. 
Bruce Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of 
Moore County. Surviving are wife, Selma Sheffield of Lumberton; daughters, 
Sue Sheffield of Southern Pines, Linda Brannon of Cassatt, S.C.; son, Larry 
Sheffield of Troy; stepsons, Robert Auman of Lumberton, David Auman and 
Willis Auman, both of Sophia; brother, Charles Sheffield of Vass; half 
brother, Carl Sheffield of Robbins; half sister, Cora Williams of Eagle 
Springs; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Harold Wilson King, age 81, passed May 29, 2006 at Randolph 
Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service will be June 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Pugh 
Funeral Home; Rev. Tommy Fuquay and Pastor J.C. Miles officiating. Native of 
Randolph County, preceded in death by his wife, Frances C. King. Survived by 
one daughter, Sandy K. Garrett of Jamestown, NC; three sons, Howard King of 
Lexington, NC, Steve King of Asheboro, NC, David King of Archdale, NC; 
sister, Ruth Rogers of Graham, NC; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. -
Pugh 

LIBERTY- Mrs. Vickie Leonard Teague, 52, passed May 29, 2006. Memorial 
service will be 3 p.m. May 31st at the Rich & Thompson Chapel, Graham; Rev. 
Bill Abrams officiating. Native of Alamance County. Surviving, husband, 
William Thomas "Billy" Teague, her mother, Ms. Billie Moody Leonard of 
Graham; her father and stepmother, Mr. Harrell D. Leonard and Mrs. Nancy 
Leonard of Burlington; her sister and best friend, Ms. Jan Carter of Mebane; 
one step-sister, Mrs. Amy Walker of Burlington; one grandmother, Mrs. Mary 
Boggs of Burlington; mother-in-law, Mrs. Betty Teague of Liberty; and one 
nephew, Mr. Scotty Brown and wife, Andrea of Mebane; and her best friend 
"Daisy" of the home. -R & T 

TRINITY-Michael LaMar Meredith, 45 passed May 29, 2006 at High Point Regional 
Hospital. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. June 1st at Floral Garden 
Memorial Park Cemetery; Pastor Alan Martin officiating. Born June 3, 1960 in 
Guilford County a son to the late Johnny and Mary Trammell Meredith. 
Surviving, wife, Susan King Meredith and daughter Caitlin Shaye Meredith 
Surviving are two sisters: Fonda Joyce of Jacksonville, FL, and Mrs. Dayton 
(Linda) Turnmire of High Point; a brother Gary Meredith and his wife Chris of 
Thomasville; and several nieces and nephews.-Cumby 

5.30.06 

5.31.06 

RAMSEUR-Bettie Hunt Shaw, 87, passed May 31, 2006, at her residence. Funeral 
will be 11am June 2nd, at Mt. Tabor Community Church Cemetery; Rev. Terry 
Bachelor and Rev. Dan Neely officiating. Native of Montgomery County; 
preceded in death by her son, Joseph Lee Shaw. Surviving, Joseph Preston 
Shaw, of the home. Sons. Robert Lee Shaw, of Greensboro and Larry E. Shaw, of 
Randleman. Daughters, Joyce Williams, of Sophia and Susan Pless, of 
Weaverville. Brother J. C. Hunt, of Lady Lake, Fla. 14 granchildren and 17 
great-grandchildren-Loflin 

TRINITY- Mrs. Hazel Vernona Jenkins, 99,passed May 31, 2006, at the 
Presbyterian Home of High Point. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. June 2nd 
at the chapel of the Presbyterian Home. Private burial will be at Holly 
HillMemorial Park Cemetery. 

ASHEBORO- Billy Joe Leach Sr., 69, passed May 31, 2006, at his home. Funeral 
service will be 2 p.m. June 3rd at Seagrove Christian Church; Rev. Howard 
McNeill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of 
Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Carol Hammond Leach; daughters, Andrea 
Sheron of Asheville, Melissa Voncannon of Seagrove, Gina Garner of Asheboro; 
sister, Jerri Cooper of Asheboro; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.-
Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Johnny W. Cheek, 63, passed May 31, 2006, at his home.Funeral service 
will be 3 p.m. June 5th at McCrary Chapel United Methodist Church; Rev. Roger 
Green officiating. Burial will be in Friendship United Methodist Church 
Cemetery. Native of Randolph Co.Surviving are wife, Emma Siler; daughter, 
Sonji Siler-Butler of Ramseur; sons, Tracey Check of the home, Grant B. Cheek 
of Ramseur; sisters, Marjorie Casey of Philadelphia, Pa., Rebecca Ann 
Williams of Freemont, Calif., Agnes Foushee of Ramseur; brothers, Garland 
Cheek of Snow Camp, Dubois Cheek of District Heights, Md.; eight 
grandchildren.-Farrar