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5.1.08

ASHEBORO-Rev. Harold Nicholas Auler Jr., age 88, passed May 1, 2008. Memorial 
service at Spoon’s Chapel Christian Church; Rev. John Auler officiating. Born 
in St. Louis, Missouri, on Dec. 4, 1919, married Virginia Adrienne Huff in 
1943. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Auler; daughters, Margaret Smith, Beth 
Williams and husband, Steve; sons, David Auler and wife, Sandy, Rev. John 
Auler and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Lisa Coulter and husband, Jay, Sarah 
Auler, Brett Auler, Jeremy Auler and wife, Angie, Micah Auler, Elizabeth 
Auler, Anna Auler and Nate Auler; great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Caitlin 
Auler, Morgan and Walter Jay Coulter III born today May 1, 2008.-Pugh

RAMSEUR-Henry Franklin Garner, 77, passed Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Moses 
Cone Hospital. Funeral atShiloh Baptist Church; Rev. Bruce McLanahan 
officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded 
in death by his parents, Peter Franklin Garner and Christine Marley Garner 
and also by his brother, Robert Garner. Surviving are: wife, Mildred Atkins 
Garner, of the home. Son, Reggie Garner and his wife, June, of Ramseur. 
Daughter, Tara Goins and her husband, Jeff, of Ramseur. Brother, Charlie 
Garner, of Cherokee. Sisters, Clarice McCuistion and her husband, Jack, of 
Ramseur; Dorothy White and her husband, Tommy, and Faye Hunt and her husband, 
Harold, all of Asheboro; Judy Cox and her husband, Larry, of Randleman; 
Sister-in-law, Mozelle Garner Stone and her husband, Berkley, of Asheboro. 
Grandchildren, Jody Garner and his wife, Sara, of Burlington; Devin Cox and 
his wife, Candice, of Asheboro; Tyler Garner, Ryan Goins, and Caitlin Goins, 
all of Ramseur. Great-Grandchildren, Kaegan Cox, of Asheboro-Loflin 

5.2.08 

CARTHAGE-William Maxton Brady, Jr, 60 passed Friday, May 2, 2008, at Lee 
County Nursing & Rehab. in Sanford. Funeral at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; 
Rev. Gayle Brady and Rev. Darrell Garner. Burial atRamseur Wesleyan Church 
Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving: son, Shannon Brady, of 
Burlington. Daughters, Chrissy B. Ingram, of Graham. Brothers, Terry Brady, 
of Graham; and Keith Brady, of Burlington. Five grandchildren-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Patsy West Powers, age 69, passed Friday, May 2, 2008 at Moses H. 
Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral at Back Creek Friends Meeting; 
Rev. Jon Reece officiating. Burial will follow in Back Creek Friends Meeting, 
Asheboro. Born March 25, 1939 in Graham NC the daughter of the late Lacy Troy 
West and Unice Mae Rainey West. Preceded in death byher sister, June West 
Heaton, brothers, William Robert Snake West, Lacy Troy West, Jr. and Joseph 
Dink West. Survived by her husband: Charles Buddy Powers, one daughter: Cathy 
Thompson and her husband Mike of Asheboro, NC and three sons: Doug Powers and 
his wife Sandy of Asheboro, NC, Steve Powers of Asheboro, NC, and Todd Powers 
of Myrtle Beach, SC, granddaughter, Ashley Monninger and her husband Steven 
of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter, Kerri Thompson of Asheboro, NC; grandson, 
Kevin Powers of Asheboro, NC; grandson, Russell Powers of Asheboro, NC; 
granddaughter, Erin Powers; great granddaughter, Chloe Monninger of Asheboro, 
NC; great grandson, Cade Monninger of Asheboro, NC, and one sister: Nancy 
West Rossiter of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh 

5.3.08 

SILER CITY-Mary Virginia Hughes, 96, passed Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Siler City. Funeral in Smith & Buckner 
Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mike Sykes officiating. Burial will be in Guilford 
Memorial Park. Born February 18, 1912, the daughter of Neese C. and Sarah 
Frances (Flack) McDowell. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her 
husband, Charlie Hughes; two sons, Ted Hughes and Tommy Hughes; a 
granddaughter, Ginger Hughes and a great-grandson, Nicky Hughes. Survived by 
her daughter-in-law, Betty Hughes of Siler City, NC; 16 grandchildren; 10 
great grandchildren,a special niece, Brenda Henley of Greensboro,and several 
nieces and nephews.-Pugh 

5.4.08 

RAMSEUR-John Wesley Coble, 55, passed Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Russell Chrisco and the 
Rev. Ben Hurley officiating. Burial will be at Patterson Grove Christian 
Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Elizabeth 
Coble of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Alan Coble and his wife, Dawn, of 
Ramseur; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Ashby and her husband, Jason, of 
Lexington; mother, Kathleen R. Coble of Ramseur; brothers, Colon Coble of 
Ramseur, Wayne Coble of Franklinville, Irvin Coble of Thomasville, Richard 
Coble of Seagrove; sisters, Mae Rumbley and Dot Canoy, both of Ramseur, Ann 
Chriscoe of Seagrove; grandchildren, Austin Coble, Jillian Coble, Nathan 
Coble and Travis Ashby.-Loflin 

SILER CITY-James Russell Rachel, 83, passed Sunday, May 4, 2008, at SunBridge 
Nursing Center. Service at Oakley Baptist church in Siler City, N.C. Burial 
at the church cemetery. Born in Randolph County, to the late Jim and Mamie 
Caviness Rachel. Preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Brown. Survived by his 
wife, Annie Ruth Clark Rachel; daughters, Judy and husband, Roger White, 
Debbie and husband, Rick Fields, Donna and husband, Dennis Andrews, all of 
Siler City; brothers, Jessie Rachel of Siler City and Lynn Rachel of 
Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Wanna Mae Fields of Bonlee, N.C.; 
grandchildren, Jamie White, Adam Fields, Allison Andrews and Ashley Andrews.-
Smith&Buckner 

ASHEBORO-Ottie Katherine Bingham Cox, 94, passed Sunday, May 4, 2008, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Funeral services at 
Asheboro Friends Meeting. Graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. 
Born on May 19, 1913, to the late Julia Tant Bingham and Thomas Garfield 
Bingham, preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Arley Monroe Cox. 
Survived by daughter, Sara Cox Cates and husband, Roger Cates of Wilmington, 
N.C., and several nieces and nephews and their extended families.-Pugh 

5.5.08 

RANDLEMAN-Clyde William Bill Upton, Jr., age 66, passed Monday, May 5, 2008 
at his home. Graveside Service at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born August 26, 1941 in 
Asheboro, NC the son of Clyde William and Nancy Powers Upton. Native of 
Randolph County, preceded in death by his wife Linda Rector Upton. Survived 
by two daughters: Bonnie Brien of Burlington, Mass. and Julia Bowman of 
Randleman, NC; three grandchildren: Chelsea Bowman of Randleman, NC, Jesse 
Brien and Sam Brien both of Burlington, Mass.; one sister: Peggy Bullins of 
Asheboro, NC and Fiance, Patricia Stanley.-Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Pat O?Brien Patton,74, passed Monday, May 5, 2008 at the High Point 
Regional Hospital. Memorial service in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral 
Service in Archdale; Reverend Roland Shepley officiating. No burial. Born 
Feb. 24, 1934 in Garner, N.C.; a son of Beacher and Lula Young Patton 
Surviving are sons; Derrick Patton of Randleman and Darris H. Patton of 
Madison, sisters; Carolyn Ward of High Pock and Creola Styles of Jamestown, 
brother, Carlton Patton of Fayetteville, two grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. -Cumby 

5.6.08 

LEXINGTON- Blanche Virginia Garner Griffin, 81, passed Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 
in the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral service at Piedmont Funeral Home 
Chapel; Rev. James Messer officiating. Burial at Carolina Memorial Park in 
Kannapolis. Born in Randolph County on Jan. 23, 1927, to the late Julius 
Cicero Garner and Edith Daphne Ruth Garner.-Piedmont F.H. 

RANDLEMAN-Ruth Jordan Linthicum, age 88, passed Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at High 
Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Funeral at First United Methodist 
Church; Rev. Martha Welch and Rev. Kyle Thompson officiating. Burial will 
follow in Caraway Baptist Church Cemetery, Sophia. Born in Elm City, NC, 
preceded in death by her husband Howard Monroe Linthicum. Survived by four 
daughters: Cheryl L. Triplett of Burlington, NC, Marion Clark of 
Kernersville, NC, Voncyle Linthicum of Tallahassee, FL, Sara Helen Gerlach of 
Rego Park, NY, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.-Pugh 

FRANKLINVILLE-George Ray Bowman, 72, passed Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at UNC 
Hospital in Chapel Hill. Funeral at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. James 
Moore and Rev. Fred Rife officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph 
Memorial Park. NAtive of Surry County. Surviving: wife, Gertrude Burrow 
Bowman, of the home. Sons: Russell Bowman, of Graham; Mark Bowman, of the 
home. Daughters, Lisa Bowman Anderson, of Franklinville. Brothers, Gray 
Bowman, of McLeansville; Tom Bowman, of Julian; Bill Bowman, of Pleasant 
Garden. Sister, Sally Bowman Isley, of Gibsonville. Four grandchildren.-
Loflin 

5.7.08 

SOPHIA-William Carl Dunlap, 71 of Sophia passed Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 
High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral 
Home; Rev. Randall Macon officiating. Entombment in the Randolph Memorial 
Park Mausoleum. Born October 9, 1936 in Chatham County a son to the late Clem 
and Bronna Blalock Dunlap. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia Eberly in 
2004 (m.October 20, 1956). Surviving: two daughters: Debbie Whitley of 
Sophia, and Carmen Goodwin and husband Keith of Sophia; a grandson Seth; a 
sister Juanita Joyner of High Point; two brothers: C.B. Dunlap of Florida, 
and Joe Dunlap of Speedwell, VA; and a special friend Vera Stanley. -Cumby 

5.8.08 

ASHEBORO-Samuel Jackson Brown, 77, passed Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the VA 
Hospital in Durham. Private services to be held later. Native of Randolph 
County, born Jan. 18, 1931, the son of the late Walter and Maggie Cole Brown, 
preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sink Brown; daughter, Jill Brown; and 
sister, Faye Brown Simmons. Survivors include his brother, Cleo Brown and 
wife, Geneva, of Asheboro; nieces, Judy Simmons Strider of Asheboro, Myra 
Murphy and husband, Wayne, of Bennett; nephews, Roger Simmons and wife, Mary 
Ellen, of Wilmington, Alan Simmons and wife, Susan, of Sumter, S.C., Nowell 
Brown and wife, Pat, of Sanford.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Christopher Shawn Collins, 36, passed Thursday, May 8, 2008 in 
Searcy, Ark. Services at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home; Brother J.J. Stowe 
officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. Born Oct. 5, 
1971, in Mountain Home, Ark., survived by his mother, Connie Baker of Calico 
Rock, Ark.; wife, Kay (Salter) Collins; and his sons, Michael, Shawn and 
Jacob Collins, all of Asheboro; brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Dawnn 
Dockins of Calico Rock, Ark.; nephews, Christopher Turner and Garrett Dockins 
of Calico Rock; brother, Ron Barker of Memphis, Tenn.-Eddie 

TRINITY-Thomas Glenn Hill of Trinity passed Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the 
GrayBrier Nursing Center. Graveside service at Mt. Vernon United Methodist 
Church Cemetery; Rev. Curran Welch. Native of Randolph County, born December 
30, 1917, a son to the late June and Edna Dugan Hill. Preceded in death by 
his wife Gloria Young Hill, and three sisters and three brothers. Survivors 
include his son Jerry Glenn Hill and wife Betty of Trinity; two grandsons: 
Michael Hill and wife Becky of Roan Mtn., TN, and Thomas Hill and wife Tasha 
of Trinity; and two great granddaughters: Leah Hill and Eleanor Hill. -Cumby 

ASHEBORO-Margaret Pauline Shelton Reavis, age 92, passed Thursday, May 8, 
2008 at her home. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; 
Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Whitehall 
Evangelical Methodist Church. Born June 5, 1915 in Alamance County, the 
daughter of the late Warren Samuel Shelton and Annie Whitsell Shelton. 
Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Scott Reavis, son, James S. 
Reavis, grandsons, Steve Perkins and Danny Wright, brothers, Woodrow Shelton, 
Jim Shelton, Luther Shelton, and sisters, Josephine Mitchell, Mable Lee, 
Grace Crumpton, and Alma Wrenn. Survived by her daughters, Margaret R. Wright 
of Asheboro, NC, and Jackie Ricucci of Mt. Dora, FL; 7 grandchildren, Jim, 
Teresa, Mike, Virginia, Amy, Connie and David; 5 great grandchildren, 
Danille, Dillon, Ricky, Nicholas and Mallory; sister, Alice Loy of Elon, NC 
and daughter-in-law, Gail Reavis-Pugh 

5.9.08 

ASHEBORO-Virginia Dare Hanes Weddle, age 79, of passed Friday, May 9, 2008 at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel; Dr. Russell J. Brownworth officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial 
Park, Wilmington. Native of Shelby, NC, preceded in death by her husband, 
Denny Weddle; son, Daniel Weddle; parents; John and Margaret Braley Hanes, 
six brothers and two sisters. Survived by four sisters: Becky Thomas of Troy, 
NC, Peggy Wilson of Burlington, NC, Betty Yow of Seagrove, NC, and Rachel 
Caudle of Franklinville, NC. sister-in-law, Brenda Hanes of Asheboro, NC. 
Niece and nephew Melissa and David and many other beloved nieces and 
nephews.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Roger Lee HaithCock, 60, passed Friday, May 9, 2008, at High Point 
Regional Hospital. Funeral service at Cedar Falls Baptist Church; Rev. 
Russell Chrisco officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Falls Baptist Church 
cemetery. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are sisters, Peggy HaithCock 
Harrelson of Asheboro, Patsy Porter of Randleman.-Pugh 

ARCHDALE-James M. "Jim" Gunter, age 72, passed Friday, May 9, 2008 at High 
Point Regional Hospital. Graveside services in Holly Springs Friends Meeting 
Cemetery; Reverend Todd Brown officiating. Native of Randolph County, born 
January 29, 1936 a son of the late George T. Gunter and the late Eva Wrenn 
Gunter. Preceded in death by a sister, Pat Brendle and a brother, George T. 
Gunter, Jr. On November 8, 1953 he was married to the former Eleanor Hinshaw 
who survives of the home. Surviving are his daughter, Julia Hepler and her 
husband Andy of Thomasville; two sons, Jimmy Gunter and his wife Katie of 
Asheboro and Jeff Gunter and his wife Amy of Randleman; eleven grandchildren; 
six great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Core of Greensboro and his special 
friend, Muzzaim T. Rashid "little joe". -Cumby 

5.10.08 

ARCHDALE-Robert Larston Tuttle, Jr., 75, passed Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the 
High Point Regional Hospital. Private service to be held later. Native of 
Guilford County, born on March 14, 1933, to the late Robert L. Tuttle, Sr. 
and Georgia Darnell Tuttle, who precede him in death. Survived by his wife, 
Bettye Lou Tuttle (m.June 22, 1952 ), two children; Sherri Allenbrand and 
husband Benny of Edgerton, KS, Craig Tuttle and wife Sherry of Archdale, a 
brother; Rev. Wayne Tuttle of Rockingham, grandchildren; Israel Davis, 
Tiffany Patterson, Mikkel Allenbrand, and Krystal Tuttle and six great 
grandchildren.-Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Larry Edward “Moose” Jackson, 41, passed Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 
Randolph Hospital. Funeral service at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Randleman; 
Rev. Perry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Faith Temple Baptist 
Church Cemetery, Franklinville. Native of Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are 
wife, Kelly (Oates) Jackson; sons, Larry Edward Jackson, II of Asheboro, Cole 
Scott Jackson of the home; daughter, Laci Mae Jackson of the home; father, 
Hershell Jackson of Piketon, Ohio; mother, Dorothy Rose Jackson of Danville, 
W.Va.; brother, Ronald G. Jackson of Asheboro.- 

ASHEBORO-Jerry Brown Lucas, 62, passed Saturday, May 10, 2008, at his home 
Funeral services at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church; Elder Richard 
Kirby and Elder David Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery. Native of Randolph County, survivors include his wife, Sandra 
Latham Lucas, of the home; daughters, Janet Lucas Brown, Julie Foust, both of 
Asheboro; son, Jerry "J.B." Lucas, Jr., of Asheboro; sisters, Elgie Tucker, 
of Asheboro, Joan Lucas, of Holden Beach, Joy Tucker, of Denton, Marcella 
Woodell, of Franklinville; brothers, Jacob Lucas, of Asheboro, Danny Lucas, 
of Franklinville; and 13 grandchildren.-Ridge 

RAMSEUR-Belva Ella Porter Boggs, 87, passed Saturday, May 10, 2008, at her 
home. Memorial services at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Evangelist Steve York 
officiating. Native of Wilkes County, NC Preceded in death by her daughter, 
Linda E. Hall, Survivors include her daughter, Lois Heaton, of Asheboro; son, 
Darrell Nolen, of Flint Hill; sister, Annie Staley, of Seagrove; eight 
grandchildren, including David Royal, of the home; four great grandchildren, 
and four great-great grandchildren.-Ridge 

5.11.08 

ASHEBORO- James Michael Varner, 53, passed Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Randolph 
Health & Rehab. Memorial service at Caraway Baptist Church; Rev. Jim 
Honeycutt officiating. Surviving are son, Justin Lester of Cibolo, Texas; 
daughter, Wanda Flythe of Asheboro; sisters, Jean Shope of Black Mountain and 
Shirl Horton of Chowchilla, Calif.; brothers, Butch and Lester of Asheboro, 
David and Danny of Greensboro, Donald of Marshall; three grandchildren. 

FRANKLINVILLE-Peter Beryl Dewayne Sullivan, age 55, passed Sunday, May 11, 
2008 at his home. Memorial service at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church; Pastor 
Jonathan Shook officiating Born in Germany. Survived by his wife, Rhonda 
Sullivan; daughters, Laura C. Sullivan of Oklahoma City, OK, Robin Sullivan 
Adkins of Asheboro, NC; son, Michael A. Sullivan of Winston-Salem, NC and 5 
grandchildren.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Louise Collett Easter, of Trinity, N.C., passed Sunday, May 11, 2008, 
at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Memorial service at Trinity Memorial United 
Methodist Church; Rev. Mark Key, Rev. David Talbert and Rev. Neil Shaw 
officiating. Private burial at Trinity Cemetery. Born December 11, 1909, in 
Trinity, daughter of Tempie Craven and James P. Collett, Sr. Preceded in 
death by her husband, John C. Easter, Sr. who passed May 9, 1985 (m. June 30, 
1934). Surviving are two daughters, Janese and her husband, Dale McDuffie of 
Kernersville and Mary Lynne and her husband, Jim Albright of Winston-Salem; 
and one son, John Easter, Jr. and his late wife, Mary of Trinity; four 
grandsons, three great-grandsons and two great granddaughters.-Sechrest 

5.12.08 

TRINITY-Frankie Cross, 74, passed Monday, May 12, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, 
Asheboro. Funeral services at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Darrell 
Rabon and the Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at 
Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born on May 15, 1933 in Randolph 
County to the late William Boyd and Alta Lamar Cross. Preceded in death by 
brothers, Bill Cross, Roy Cross, A.V. Cross, Joseph Cross, and his sister, 
Virginia Felts. Survivors included his wife, Frances Cross, of the home; son, 
Mitchell Cross and wife, Caroline, of Ether, NC; daughter, Cheryl Cross 
Watson and husband, Tom, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Frankie Watson and wife, 
Kathryn, Chris Watson, Jacob Watson, all of Asheboro, Mitchell Cross, Grace 
Cross, both of Ether, NC; great grandchild, Landon Watson, of Asheboro; 
brothers, Vernie Cross, of Rich Square, NC, Douglas Cross, of Asheboro, Bobby 
Cross, of Asheboro, Jimmy Cross, of Greensboro; sisters, Elizabeth Castevens, 
of Cleveland, OH, Barbara Brown, of Little Rock, AR, Betty Lee, of Asheboro.-
Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Mark Allen Howard, age 43, passed Monday, May 12, 2008, at his home. 
Memorial service at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Ronnie Mixon 
officiating. Native of North Dakota. Surviving are wife, Emily Dunlap Howard 
of Greensboro; daughters, Riley Alexandra Howard and Ryann Avery Howard, both 
of Greensboro; parents, Frank And Laray Braun Howard of Casper, Wyo.; 
brothers, Brian Howard and Francis Howard both of Casper, Wyo.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Helen Norris Hutchins, age 81, passed Monday, May 12, 2008 at her 
home. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Father Christopher 
Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Mecklenburg County. Survived by her husband, Elmer Hutchins of the home; 
daughters, Marilyn Henderson of Asheboro, NC, Cheryl Albus of Kensington, MD; 
sons, Gary Hutchins of Asheboro, NC, Gregory Hutchins of Morrisville, NC; 
sister, Evelyn Cathey of Charlotte, NC; 5 grandchildren and 9 great 
grandchildren.-Pugh 

Jerry Brian Cox, 45, passed May 12, 2008. Memorial service at Ridge Funeral 
Home Chapel Asheboro; Pastor Sam Hicks officiating. Native of Randolph 
County. Surviving are father, Carroll Cox of Asheboro; sisters, Vicky Blake 
of Randleman, Penny Dawkins and Patricia Crawford, both of Asheboro; brother, 
Steve Cox of Asheboro.-Ridge 

5.13.08 

Scottie Carrico Coble, 63, passed Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Beacon Place in 
Greensboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow be in 
Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born in Grayson County, Va. Survived by her 
husband: Terry Coble; one daughter: Vanessa Patrum of Randleman, NC; step 
sons, Jay and Jon Coble both of Asheville, NC; grandsons, Michael Decker, 
Scott Decker, Justin Decker all of Randleman and Ashton Coble of Asheville, 
NC; grand-daughters, Virginia Strickland of Burlington, NC; and Vanessa 
Decker of Randleman, three sisters: Lelia Stutts and her husband Paul of 
Jackson Springs, NC, Margaret Carrico of Winston- Salem, NC, and Sue Moody of 
Asheboro, NC; one brother: Roger Carrico and his wife Brenda of Asheboro, NC; 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Marie Coble of Randleman, NC; 
brother-in-law: Jimmy Coble and his wife Rachel of Asheboro, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.-Pugh 

TRINITY-Richard Carol "Papa Bear" Gainey, 52 of Trinity passed Tuesday, May 
13, 2008. Funeral at Lights for Christ Ministry; Rev. J.R. Huggart 
officiating. Born December 15, 1955 in Robeson County a son to the late Mack 
and Lois Outlaw Gainey. Surviving is his wife, Regina Miller (m. November 23, 
1979), two sons: Richard Carol Gainey, Jr. of Archdale and Dustin Macallen 
Gainey of High Point; a sister Sue Wright and husband Jerry of New Albany, 
MS; two brothers: Maxie Lee Gainey and wife Darlene of Thomasville, and John 
Bolton and wife Linda of High Point; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and 
nephews.-Cumby 

RANDLEMAN-Arthur Kenneth "Pappy" Daniels , Sr., age 98, passed Tuesday, May 
13, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Funeral at Mt. Lebanon 
United Methodist Church; Rev. Jesse Carswell and Rev. Marion Fulk, Sr. 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.Born January 1, 1910 at 
Red Cross, NC the son of the late John and Grace Wood Daniels. Preceded in 
death by his parents, John and Grace Wood Daniels; his wife, Bessie Williams 
Daniels; and sister, Lucille (Spark) Butler. He was a loving father, 
grandfather and great grandfather. Survived by daughter: Ann D. and her 
husband Ed Burrow of Randleman, NC; son: Arthur Kenneth (K) Daniels, Jr. of 
the home; grandchildren: Mark Burrow and Rod and his wife Leigh Burrow both 
of Randleman, NC ;great grandchildren: Kaleigh and Chase Burrow ; sister : 
Marie D. and her husband Jim Coble of Randleman, NC 

RANDLEMAN -Lou Mae Inman Self, age 91, passed Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Clapps 
Nursing Center, Inc., Asheboro. Funeral at Sophia Baptist Church; Rev. Bill 
Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Born June 
17, 1916 the daughter of Manuel and Molly (Harrison) Inman. Native of 
Guilford County, preceded in death by her husband Berry Self in 1977. 
Survived by: son and his wife, Billy and Nancy Self of Sophia, NC; son and 
his wife, Ronald and Pat Self of Sophia, NC; grandson and his wife, Steve and 
Sandy Self of AK; grandson and his wife, Mike and Sandy Self of Sophia, NC; 
granddaughter and her husband, Shelia and Perry Brown of Randleman, NC; 
granddaughter and her husband, Vicki and Gary Trotter of Sophia, NC; 
granddaughter, Kelly Self of Randleman, NC; 11 great grandchildren, 5 great 
great grandchildren and one brother: Bill Inman of High Point, NC-Pugh 

TRINITY-Carol Gail Cook, 65 of Trinity passed May 12, 2008 at the Hospice 
Home at High Point. Funeral services in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral 
Service. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born October 
14, 1942 in Guilford County, daughter of Dorothy E. Cook and the late Leonard 
Grayson Cook. Survived by her mother Dorothy E. Cook and four sisters; Ann 
Stephens and husband Ed of West End, NC, Nancy Davis and husband Gurney of 
Trinity, Vickie Stroud and husband Steve of Archdale and Joyce Barnes and 
husband Larry of Randleman. -Cumby 

5.14.08 

ASHEBORO-Paige Hall Voncannon, 78, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at her 
home. Funeral services at Spoon's Chapel Christian Church; Rev. Frank Barrett 
and Pastor John Auler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 
Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Goodman 
Voncannon. Survivors included her sisters, Amie Johnson, of Magnolia; Arlene 
Williams, of High Point; brothers, Floyd Hall, of Concord, Chesley Marl Hall, 
of Lexington.-Ridge 

RANDLEMAN-Bessie Ellen McFarland, 80, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at her 
home. Funeral services at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Jodie 
Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Campbell County, TN. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Kay French, of 
Asheboro, Deborah S. Wilson, of Randleman, Melissa Rose Bain, of Fla; sons, 
Rick Whitt, of the home, Perry McFarland, of Asheboro; sisters, Bonnie Van 
Huss, of Randleman, Ruth Lovely, of TN; brother, Jim Lindsay, of TN; 10 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.-Ridge 

SEAGROVE-Benjamin Buster Brown, 77, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 
Randolph Hospital. Funeral at New Center Christian Church; Rev. Jimmy Shirlen 
officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Native of Chatham County. 
Surviving are sons, Benjy Brown, of Seagrove, Bryan Brown, of Asheboro. 
Brothers, Coy Brown, of Bonlee; Colon Brown, Bear Creek; Norman Brown, of 
Bennett. Sisters, Hilda Brewer and Myrtle Teague, both of Bennett. Three 
grandchildren. 

LIBERTY-Thomas Anthony Walters, 81, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at his 
home. Funeral service at the Loflin Chapel; Pastor Ed Arroyo officiating. 
Burial will be at Ricky River Friends Cemetery. Surviving are daughters, 
Donna W. Staley of Asheboro, Betty Jane W. McDowell of Randleman and Rhonda 
Kay W. DuBoise of South Carolina; sister, Alice Johnson of Concord; brother, 
Joe Walters of Liberty; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Robert "R. D." Jarrett, age 74, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at Balfour Baptist Church; Rev. 
Tim Lowry and Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. Burial will be in Randolph 
Memorial Park with military honors.. Native of Randolph County, preceded in 
death by his parents, Hazel Edgar and Laura Frazier Jarrrett. Survived by his 
wife, Billie Bristow Jarrett; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Joe Hobson 
of Asheboro, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Toy Jarrett of Asheboro, 
NC; brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Peggy Jarrett of Asheboro, NC; half 
sister, Kathryn Deaton of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren, Sarah Beth and 
Kathryn Hobson, Rebekah, Corbin and Cade Jarrett all of Asheboro, NC-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Delores Hinson York, 76, passed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Universal 
Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral at Kildee Wesleyan Church; Rev. Gary Waisner, 
Rev. Roger Riffe and Rev. Blair Lyseski. Burial in the church cemetery. 
Native of Randolph County native, born March 27, 1932 to the late James 
Everett and Lela Poe Hinson. Preceded in Death by her husband Harold M. York 
and by a nephew, Jeffrey Edward Hinson. Surviving are Joseph York, of the 
home. Brother, Millard Hinson and wife Paula, of Staley. Sister, Lynda H. 
Kirkman and husband Walter, of Asheboro. Nephew, Phillip Kirkman and wife 
Pat, of Franklinville; Kenneth Kirkman and wife Cathy, of Staley; Allen 
Kirkman and wife Starr, of Asheboro. Nieces, April Kirkman, of Asheboro; 
Jennifer Ambrose and husband Jeff, of Staley. Great Nephews, Daniel Kirkman, 
Drew Kirkman, Austin Ambrose, Jacob Ambrose. Great Nieces, Melissa K 
Williamson and husband Jason; Calline Kirkman; Brianna Kirkman; Holly Allen; 
Saylor Wyand-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Merriam (Micki) Martin Smith, 64, passed May 14, 2008 at Moses H. 
Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral service in the chapel of Cumby Family 
Funeral Service; Reverend Barney Pierce and Reverend Dana McKim officiating. 
Burial will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery Born May 3, 1944 in 
Guilford County, a daughter of the late Cecil Bennett and Helen Smith Martin. 
Preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Martin.Surviving are husband, Harvey 
Denton Smith (m.August 3, 1965), two daughters, Michelle Lowe and husband, 
Brian of Asheboro and Melissa Hedrick and husband, Eric of Trinity. Three 
grandchildren, Jake Lowe, Holland Hedrick and Levi Hedrick. One brother, 
Larry Martin and wife, Pat of Greensboro. -Cumby 

ARCHDALE-Robert Carl "Babe" Reynolds, 81 of Archdale, passed May 14, 2008 at 
his home. Funeral Service at Cumby Family Funeral Chapel Archdale; Rev. Bob 
Summers officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born 
July 21, 1926 to the late Robert Cleveland Reynolds and Addie Augusta Michael 
Reynolds. Preceded in death by four brothers Hoyt Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, 
W.D. "Buck" Reynolds, and Fred Reynolds; and one grandson Lee Emerson 
Reynolds. Survived by is wife of 61 years Margaret Benfield Reynolds of the 
home; two children Larry Reynolds and wife Robin of New Bern and Brenda Meyer 
and husband Karl of Mebane; one special niece Joan Huggins-Pfaff of High 
Point; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces and four 
nephews. -Cumby 

5.15.08 

DENTON-Sarah “Polly” Stafford Hogan, age 89 of Denton passed Thursday, May 
15, 2008. Funeral service at New Hope United Methodist Church; Rev. Joe 
Conley and Rev. J. Harold Hammond officiating. Burial will follow in the 
church cemetery. Born February 4, 1919 in Randolph County to James P. and 
Della Davis Stafford. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Reece 
Hogan on January 25, 1981, brothers J. P. Stafford and Claud Stafford and son 
Harold Hogan. Survived by two daughters, Carolyn Brown and husband Wylie of 
Denton and Kathy Wilson and husband Jim of Asheboro, sons Tommy Hogan and 
wife Angie of Asheboro, Larry Hogan and wife Ruth of Denton, David Hogan and 
wife Olga of Fayetteville and Danny Hogan and wife Beverly of Denton, 
daughter-in-law Betty Jo Cagle Hogan of Asheboro, fourteen grandchildren and 
eleven great-grandchildren.-Briggs 

RAMSEUR-Mary Deane (G'ma) Euliss Hicks, age 92, of Ramseur passed Thursday, 
May 15, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Graveside service at the Sunset 
Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur; Dr. Charles R. Fleshman, Jr. and Rev. Justus McKeel 
officiating. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, 
Ernest Hicks, grandson, Brian Hicks, sisters, Ruth Williams and Daile Harris, 
and brothers, Fred Euliss and Michael Euliss. Survived by her sons, Johnny E. 
Hicks and his wife Linda of Ramseur, David L. Hicks and his wife LeAnn of 
Ramseur; daughter, Virginia H. Haithcox and her husband Ray of Greensboro, 
NC; granddaughters, Donna Urban and her husband Tim, Diane Hayes and her 
husband David, Leslie Brown and her husband James; grandsons, Glenn Haithcox, 
Wayne Hicks, Kenneth Brown and his wife Heather; 7 great grandchildren-Pugh 

RANDLEMAN-Mecia Short Abston, age 94, passed Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jack 
Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. 
Born in Mount Airy, NC, preceded in death by her husband, Earl Abston and 
brothers, Fred and Arthur Short. Survived by one sister: Veda Short Howell of 
Asheboro, NC. Nephew, James and his wife Jo Ann Short of Sophia, NC; nephew, 
Bobby and his wife Betty Short of Asheboro; nephew, Eddie and his wife 
Shirley Howell of Lincolnton, NC; nephew, Fred "Buddy" and his wife Jo 
Michele Short of Greensboro, NC; Neices, Betty and her husband Richard Watson 
of Greensboro, NC, Linda and her husband Tom McKnight of Greensboro, NC, 
Nancy and her husband Gary Austin of High Point, NC-Pugh 

5.16.08 

ASHEBORO-Arnold Alfred Brooks, 78, passed Friday, May 16, 2008, at Randolph 
Hospital. Graveside service at Salisbury National Cemetery; Rev. John 
Gullette officiating. Native of Morristown, Tenn. Surviving are daughters, 
Betty Rogers of Rogersville, Tenn. and Evon Cromedy of Asheboro; sister, 
Viola Sander of Lexington; brother, Arthur Brooks of Salisbury, Md.; two 
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Pauline Lawson Gardner, age 94, of Asheboro passed Friday, May 16, 
2008 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur, NC. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel; Rev. Rex Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Concord United 
Methodist Church Cemetery, Coleridge. Born January 27, 1914 in Randolph 
County, NC to the late James David Lawson and Ellie Moran Lawson. Preceded in 
death by her husband, Leon C. Gardner; daughter, Jeanette Gardner; 3 sisters 
and 9 brothers. Survived by one son: James C (Jim) Gardner of Climax, NC; 
grandchildren: James Destry Gardner and Anita Dawn Gardner; step 
grandchildren: Cary Slack and Teresa Blanton; great grandchildren: Brody 
James Gardner and Kaden Lambe Gardner; step great grandchild, Casey Slack-
Pugh 

TRINITY-Charles Wesley Burton, 81, of Trinity passed Friday, May 16, 2008 at 
The Graybrier. Graveside service at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church 
Cemetery; Pastor Curran Welch officiating. Born August 24, 1926 in Randolph 
County to the late Charlie Burton and Carrie Everhart Burton. Survived by his 
wife Jackie Burton of the home and several nieces and nephews.-Cumby 

ARCHDALE-Clara Mauldin, passed May 16, 2008. Funeral will at Trinity Baptist 
Church; Reverend J.C. Alley, Reverend Ken Evans and Reverend Barney Law 
officiating. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born on 
October 27, 1919 in Mt. Airy, daughter of Sanford and Ura Elizabeth Eads. 
Preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Mauldin in 2004 and a daughter, Kay 
Mauldin Pugh in 1978. Survived by a son, Lee Mauldin and wife, Nancy of 
Thomasville; daughters, Brenda Leonard and husband, Gerald of High Point, 
Janie Hunt and husband, Jimmy of Trinity and Barbara Landrum-Bogenreuther and 
husband, Roland of Archdale; also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and 
twenty great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. -Cumby 

5.17.08 

ASHEBORO-Frederick Franklin "Fred" Walker, age 79, passed Saturday, May 17, 
2008 at his home. Funeral service at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. 
Samuel K. Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park in 
Asheboro. Born November 12, 1928 in Ellerbe, NC, son of the late Benjamin 
Woodson and Elizabeth Stewart Walker. Native of Richmond County, NC, preceded 
in death by his wife, Alta Spencer Walker. Survived by daughters: Lynn Smith 
of Gantt, AL and Dicey Lee Walker of Asheboro; sons: Stuart Walker and his 
wife Beth of Raleigh and Scott Walker of Asheboro; 5 grandchildren and 1 
great grandson.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Virginia Allene Burgess, age 85, passed Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home; Rev. Ken & Pat 
Thames officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. 
Born March 14, 1923 in Randolph County, NC the daughter of the late William 
E. "Will" Hicks and Dora Fogleman Hicks. Survived by son: Larry B. and Wife 
Helen Marley of Asheboro; sister: Janie H. and husband Davis Jr. Salmon of 
Pinehurst, NC; step-son: William J. "Bill" and wife Wanda Burgess of 
Kingsport, Tn; step-grandchildren: Martha Diehl and Bill Parham.-Pugh 

5.18.08 

ASHEBORO-Annie Grace Dunn Allred, age 93, passed Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel; Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. Private burial will be held at 
Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Born June 22, 1914 in Star, NC, daughter 
of the late Sam and Ida Lamonds Dunn. Native of Montgomery County, NC, 
preceded in death by her husband, John Dennis Allred. Survived by her son: 
Charles Samuel "Sam" and wife Chris Allred of High Point; grandson: Shawn J. 
and wife Sarah Allred of High Point.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Victor Harold Burns, age 89, passed Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Randolph 
Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Cryptside funeral service at Randolph 
Memorial Park; Rev. Rodney Otwell officiating. Native of Denver, Indiana, 
preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Grace A. Burns. Survived by two 
daughters: Mary Ann Payne of Asheboro, NC, Patsy Routh Reed of Trinity, NC; 
three sisters: Mary Louise Day of Peru, IN, Regina Vigar of Rochester, IN, 
Louella Davis of Wabash, IN; two brothers: Richard Burns and Charles Edward 
Burns both of Denver, IN; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Woodrow D. Hill, 95, passed Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Sandy Ridge 
Assisted Living in Candor. Funeral at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. 
Richard Wright officiating. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph 
County. Surviving, wife, Maude Lee Hill. Sons, Cecil Ray Hill, of Randleman; 
Jimmy Gary Hill, of Asheboro; David Jerome Hill, of Farmer; Jack Martin Gray, 
of Randleman. Daughters, Novie Elizabeth Hill Bray, of Randleman; Doris Helen 
Hill York of Liberty; Blanche Ora Hill Cavender, of Franklinville; Emily Jane 
Hill Owens, of Farmer; Dorothy Mae Hill Brim, of Asheboro. Sisters, Ruth 
Dixon, of Bynum; Lois Hackney, of Moncure. 29 grandchildren, 49 great-
grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Helen Voss King, age 80, passed May 18, 2008. Funeral at Pugh 
Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Johnny R. Henderson officiating. Burial will be 
in Randolph Memorial Park. Preceded in death by the late Marshall C. Voss and 
the late Cecil Elrin King. Surviving are two daughters, Marsha E. Williamson 
and son-in-law Jack D. Williamson and Carole Shaw both of Asheboro; three 
granddaughters, Jana Richardson and husband Kyle Richardson, Laranda 
Williamson and Meredith Shaw all of Asheboro, NC; great grandson, Kyle 
Richardson; one sister, Millie Robbins of Asheboro, NC and three brothers, 
Guy E. York of Asheboro, NC, Vaughn M. York of High Point, NC, Larry C. York 
of Walkertown, NC.-Pugh 

CANDOR- Brenda Catherine Hurley Dunn, 60, of Candor, passed Sunday, May 18, 
2008. Funeral services in the Chapel of Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes. 
Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Mark Dunn of Star and Jeffery 
McClintock of Woodbine, Ga.; daughters, Crystal Taylor of Pinebluff and Ellen 
Wallace of Pinehurst; sister, Becky Cronon of Asheboro; nine grandchildren.-
Boles 

5.19.08 

5.20.08 

RANDLEMAN-James Wesley VunCannon, age 83, passed Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Bill 
Barnes officiating. Burial at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of 
Randolph County, preceded in death by his daughter Dara Darlene VunCannon. 
Survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolly Kirkman VunCannon of Randleman; Son 
Tony and his wife, Jean-Marie VunCannon; grand-daughter, Hannah VunCannon all 
of Asheville, NC. Two sisters: Edna Wilson of Randleman, NC, and Ruth Beck of 
Seagrove, NC and one brother: George VunCannon of Randleman, NC and many 
nieces and nephews.-Pugh 

5.21.08 

Seagrove-Floyd Walter Williamson, 81, of passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 
Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral service at Victory Baptist Church; 
Rev. Larry Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 
Native of Moore County, preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda Williamson 
Lewis; brother, Clarence Williamson; and sister, Maudie Williamson. Surviving 
are his wife, Cleadell McNeill Williamson of the home; daughter, Peggy 
Williamson Wiggins and husband, Aubrey, of Raleigh; brother, James Williamson 
of Asheboro; sisters, Lucy King and husband, Clyde, of Seagrove and Estelle 
Albright and husband, Kelly, of Seagrove; four grandchildren, Jay Lewis and 
Carrie Lewis McNeill of Seagrove, Jona Wiggins Kimbrough of Evans, Colo., and 
Neil Wiggins of Raleigh; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Ethan Kimbrough.-
Kennedy 

SILER CITY-Edith Mae Cheek Brady, 86, of passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 
Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Funeral service at Oakley Baptist Church; 
Rev. Brian Sandifer and the Rev. Troy Brown officiating. Burial will follow 
in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her 
husband, Lawton Brady. Surviving are daughter, Patricia Brady Ellis of Snow 
Camp; son, David L. Brady of Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters, Helen Earl of 
Durham, Jean Gupton of Durham; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.-
Smith & Buckner 

ASHEBORO-Myrle "Pid" Johnson Lanier, age 93, passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008 
at Mountain Vista Health Park, Denton. Funeral services at Science Hill 
Friends Meeting; Rev. Brady Morrison and Rev. Allen Bullard officiating. 
Burial will follow in the meeting cemetery. Native of Randolph County, 
preceded in death by husband Van Lanier. Survived by her daughter, Jane 
Gallimore of Denton, NC; son, Max Lanier and his wife Peggy of Asheboro, NC; 
4 grandchildren, Greg Gallimore, Kevin Gallimore, Amanda Delk, Angela Lanier; 
6 great grandchildren, Steven Gallimore, Jason Gallimore, Sarah Delk, Jay 
Delk, Jessica Gallimore, Jordan Gallimore; 1 great great grandchild, Jacob 
Grantham; and brother, Jack Johnson of Immokalee, FL.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-James Edison Navy (Jim) age 90, of Asheboro passed May 21, 2008 at 
Mallard Ridge Assisted Living in Clemmons. Funeral services at the Asheboro 
Seventh Day Adventist Church; Pastor Ken Blake officiating. Burial will 
follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born January 16, 1918 in Greenville, SC to 
the late Effie McCullough Tumblin Navy and Clarence Tumblin. Preceded in 
death by his wife, Sarah Viola Navy, one sister Kathryn Lewis of Asheboro, 
NC, one brother Harold Navy of Asheboro, NC. Survived by three children, 
Patricia Roesel (Charlie) of Myrtle Point, OR, Jerry Navy (Loretta) of York, 
PA and Randy Navy (Paula) of Winston Salem, NC. 6 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Gladys Ritter Cockman, 56, passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at her 
residence. Graveside service at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery; Rev. Howard 
Moffitt officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving, brothers, James 
Ritter and Levis Ritter, both of Ramseur. Sisters,Vertle Ritter and Hazel 
Reich, both of Ramseur; Tessie Garner, of Bennett; Lessie Maness, of Bear 
Creek-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-Virgie McDowell McElreath, age 74, passed Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at the Pugh Funeral Home 
Chapel; Jeff Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Union 
Community Church Cemetery, Denton. Native of Randolph County. Survived by her 
son, Roger McElreath of Asheboro, NC; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Bristow 
of Asheboro, NC, Ora Clark of Asheboro, NC, Louise Lambert of Thomasville, 
NC, Minnie Cranford of Asheboro, NC and brother, Fred McDowell of Wilmington, 
NC.-Pugh 

5.22.08 

ARCHDALE-Eugene Henry Guynn, 67, passed Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his home. 
Funeral services at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Burial will 
follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Pulaski, Virginia. Survivors 
include his wife, Grace Guynn, of the home; sons, Henry Eugene Guynn, Jr., of 
Sophia, Bobby Linwood Guynn, of Archdale; stepdaughter, Kimberly Ann 
Caldwell, of Florida; sisters, Brenda Riggins, Susie Arnold, both of Pulaski, 
VA; brother, Junior Guynn, of Pulaski, VA; seven grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.-Ridge 

STALEY-Jesse Burns Bray, 67, passed Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Randolph 
Hospital. Serivces at Memorial service will be held at Holly's Chapel 
Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. Joseph Yarborough officiating. Native of 
Chatham County native. Surviving is a son, Jody Bobb Bray, of Contoment, Fla. 
Daughter, Christina Bray Brown, of Staley. Brother, Larry Bray and Michael 
Bray, both of Franklinville; Randal Bray, of Asheboro. Sister, Nancy Fisher, 
of Sophia. Three grandchildren. 

5.23.08 

ASHEBORO-Thomas Gerald Barrett, age 75, passed died Friday, May 23, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel,; 
Rev. Fran Adams officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native 
of Boyle, MS, preceded in death by a son, Lewis Kelly Barrett. Survived by 
his wife, Jocelyn Jo Barrett; daughter, Kathy Barrett of Tallahassee, FL, 
son, Kit Barrett of Panama City, FL, daughter, Kay Mull and husband Steve of 
Leesburg, GA, son, Kurt Barrett and wife Lori of Salado, TX, son, Kyle 
Barrett and wife Meg of Middletown, RI, daughter, Keri Peko and husband 
Miguel of Chesapeake, VA, daughter, Krissy Vail and husband Jason of 
Asheboro, NC, daughter, Amy Berwick and husband Bruce of Raleigh, NC; 
grandchildren, Morgan, Kristofer, Jeremy, Taylor, Chad, Parker, Drew, Sam, 
Connor, Craig, Brenna, Alyssa, Abbi-Elise and Tyler; great grandchild, Dylan; 
brother, Paul Barrett of Vicksburg, MS, sister, Althea Ann Murphy of 
Vicksburg, MS; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Tonita Bulla and Hugh 
and Kathleen Brabham all of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh 

5.24.08 

RAMSEUR-Jewel Stout Brown, 89, of Ramseur passed Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 
Universal Healthcare in Ramseur. Funeral at Deep River Baptist Church; Rev. 
Bob Boyd officiating. Burial in the Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph 
County. Surviving are sons: Renay Brown and wife Pam Siler, of Greensboro; 
Milton Brown and wife Chris, of Oak Ridge. Daughter, Sheila Brown 
Crutchfield, and husband Stad, of Asheboro. Sister, Norva Paisley, Asheboro. 
6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren-Loflin 

ASHEBORO-William Francis "Bill" Powell, Jr., age 70, of Asheboro passed 
Saturday, May 24, 2008. Funeral at Central United Methodist Church; Dr. Mark 
J. Key, Rev. Ron Overcash and Rev. Ed Thore officiating. Survived by his 
wife: Mary Lois Powell; son and his wife, W. Jeffrey and Sheree Powell of 
Wentzville, MO; son and his wife, Kenneth G. & Lynn Powell of Thomasville, 
NC; grandchildren: Dustin, Jordan and Sydney Powell; step daughter Melanie P. 
Murray and Joe Bolen of Greensboro, NC; step daughter and her husband, Kristy 
and Archie, Priest, Jr. of Asheboro; step grandchildren, Megan, Meredith, and 
Madison Priest; two sisters: Cathy Napier of Stanley, NC, and Christy 
Bumgarner of Charlotte, NC.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Linda Florence Thacker Tate, 60, of Asheboro, NC, passed Saturday, 
May 24, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Inc. No service information. Born March 
6, 1948 in Rockingham County, daughter of the late Samuel and Florence Cox 
Thacker. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Kindley, of Asheboro; brother, 
Floyd Thacker, of Eden, NC, niece, Tracey Wagoner and husband, Gerald; 
nephew, Richard Thacker and wife, Jamie; "adopted” daughter, Angie Vestal and 
seven "granddogs". 

5.25.08 

RANDLEMAN-Robert Fincham, age 72, of Randleman passed Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service at New Hope Memorial Gardens, 
Plaza Columbarium; Rev. Junior Dawkins officiating. Born March 29, 1936 at 
Quincy, IL the son of Olan Fincham and Marge Constable Fincham. Survived by 
his wife: Patricia M. Fincham-Pugh 

LEXINGTON-Pearl Miller Maines, 84, of Lexington, passed Sunday, May 25, 2008 
at Hospice Home of High Point. Graveside services at Pleasant Grove United 
Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Karen Smith officiating. Born May 20, 1924 in 
Randolph County to Ed and Ida Gordon Miller. Preceded in death by a brother, 
John H. Miller on Dec. 31, 1987. Survivors include, husband, Dean Maines (m. 
Dec. 1, 1956) of the home, son, Tim Maines of the home, other survivors 
include nieces and nephews.-Briggs 

5.26.08 

RANDLEMAN-Beatrice Wallace Kennedy, age 94, passed Monday, May 26, 2008 at 
Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Graveside service in the Asheboro 
City Cemetery. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, 
Cleveland Kennedy and her nephew, Johnny Samuel Ester. Beatrice loved to 
travel and cook. Survived by her nieces, Mary Edythe Parks, Betty Lou Purvis, 
Patsyanna Barker, Teana Halby, Delores Burton, Hilda Pickett, Louise Crouse; 
nephews, Wallace Garner, Wilson Garner, Fred Garner, Herbert Garner; great 
nieces, Tammy Wall, Allison Bell, Joanna Collette; great nephews, Johnny 
Ester and Brian Ester.-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-William Page Craven, age 81, passed Monday, May 26, 2008 at Carillon 
Assisted Living of Asheboro. Graveside service in the Pleasant Ridge 
Christian Church Cemetery; Rev. Paul Griffin officiating. Native of Randolph 
County. Preceded in death by his son, Rodney Craven. Survived by his wife, 
Velna Allen Craven.-Pugh 

5.27.08 

RANDLEMAN-Lillie Maxine Kirkman, 91, passed Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Of Asheboro. Graveside service at Mt. Lebanon 
United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Martha Welch officiating. Native of 
Randolph County-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Bernice Wood Skeen Davis, age 87, passed Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 
Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services at Oakhurst Baptist Church; Dr. 
Richard Crider officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of 
Randolph County, preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Celia Snyder Wood 
and by her first husband, Wan Wilson Skeen. Survived by her husband, Thurman 
Davis; daughter, Diane Skeen Smith and her husband, T. Rick of Greensboro; 
stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Luck and her husband, Bobby, of Asheboro; stepson, 
Roger Davis and his wife, Sherrie, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Landon Smith, 
Laura Jane Pentz; stepgrandchildren, Brian Luck, Brandon Davis, Kevin Davis; 
great- grandchild, Jackson Neil Pentz; two step great-grandchildren.-Pugh 

SEAGROVE-Nancy Mae Brower Loflin, age 69, of passed Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 
Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Funeral services at New Center 
Christian Church; Pastor Jimmy C. Shirlen and the Rev. Junior Dawkins 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph 
County, daughter of the late Rufus Garland and Victoria Davis Brower. 
preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Loflin, sister, Marie Gagne 
and brothers, James and Wade Brower. Survived by daughters, Sherry James and 
her husband, Randy, Robin Hunt and her husband, O’Neil, Lori Pierce and her 
husband, Michael, Lisa Thompson and her husband, Horace, all of Asheboro; 
sons, Keith Loflin and his wife, Wanda, of Seagrove, Roger Loflin of 
Asheboro; grandchildren, Melissa Keller, Megan Loflin, Katlyn Loflin, Brian 
Loflin, Heather Thomas, Danny Thomas, Jr., Brittany Thomas, Billy Thomas, 
Amanda Thomas, Ryan Hunt; great-grandson, Khylen Keller; sisters, Frances 
Brower of Asheboro, Shirley Freeman of Kernersville, Mildred Keeling of 
Asheboro, Brenda Aldridge of Asheboro.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Michelle Lynn Wood, age 40, passed Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at her 
home. Funeral at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. John Auler officiating. 
Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Randolph 
County, preceded in death by her father, Vernon Wood, Jr. Survived by one 
son: Drew Glenn of Sophia, NC and one daughter: Katie Kearns of Asheboro, NC; 
mother, Shelby Jean Wood of Franklinville and one sister: Alisa Wood Moran of 
Thomasville, NC-Pugh 

TRINITY-Pauline "Polly" Mills Reece, 85 of Trinity passed Tuesday, May 27, 
2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral at Grace Baptist Church; Rev. 
Marvin Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park 
Cemetery. Born February 17, 1923 in Randolph County a daughter to the late 
Wiley and Myrtle York Mills. Preceded in death by her husband Gratice A. 
Reece and her brother Arthur Mills. Survivors include two children: Beverly 
Lee of Trinity and Jeff Reece of Randleman; two grandchildren: Brett Reece 
and Tiffany Reece; and a sister Lorene Coltrane of High Point. -Cumby 

5.28.08 

5.29.08 

STALEY-Bonnie W. Farrar, 84, passed Thursday, May 29, 2008, at her home. 
Funeral services at Wesley Chapel C.F.C.; Rev. Jimmy Moore officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Chatham County. Surviving 
are daughters, Debra Jordan of Houston, Texas, Kathy Cotten of Fayetteville, 
Sharon Spinks of Coleridge, Bonita Baldwin of Ramseur; sons, Thomas Farrar 
Jr. of Siler City, George Farrar of Gahanna, Ohio, Frankie Farrar of the 
home, Rickie Farrar of Ramseur; brothers, Floyd White, Troy White, both of 
Snow Camp, Delacy White of Staton Island, N.Y.-Farrar 

ASHEBORO-Annie Jean Pritchard Leonard, age 80, passed Thursday, May 29, 2008 
at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Graveside service at Randolph 
Memorial Park; Pastor Dane Waggoner officiating. Native of Randolph County, 
preceded in death by her first husband, Colon C. Varner. Survived by her 
husband, Jesse Leonard; step daughters, Charlotte Francom of Asheboro, NC and 
Phyllis Martens of Asheboro, NC; 4 step grandchildren; 7 step great 
grandchildren; sister, Dot Yow of Randleman, NC; several nieces and nephews.-
Pugh 

5.30.08 

RANDLEMAN-Barbara Ann Powell Poole, age 59, passed Friday, May 30, 2008 at 
her home. Funeral at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Jonathan Shook 
officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of 
Cumberland County, preceded in death by a sister, Treva York and a brother, 
Junior Powell. Survived by her husband, Herbert (Herbie) Poole of the home; 
Son and his wife, Anthony and Kelly Bennett of Asheboro, NC; Son and his 
wife, Jason and Christie Poole of Randleman, NC; Grandsons, Dustin, Cody And 
Tyler Bennett; granddaughter, Anna-Kaye Poole; Sisters : Mildred Lineberry of 
Randleman, NC, and Linda Bennett of Hope Mills, NC; Brothers: Jimmy Powell of 
Hope Mills, NC and Mitchell Powell of Surf City, NC-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Lucy Bowman Atkins, 86, passed Friday, May 30, 2008, at Randolph 
Hospital, Asheboro. Cryptside service at the Randolph Memorial Park Chapel 
Mausoleum; Rev. Don Ashley and the Rev. Don Collins officiating. Native of 
Patrick County, Va., preceded in death by her husband, James Alvin Atkins. 
Survived by her family, Dot Rives of Asheboro, Kim Hudspeth of Asheboro, 
Chuck Hudspeth of Raleigh, Mark Hudspeth, his wife, Pam, and their daughter, 
Shelby, of Charlotte, and Billy Rives of Florida.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO- Minnie Myrtle Williams Yates, 84, passed Friday, May 30, 2008, at 
Randolph Hospital. Funeral services at First Baptist Church; Dr. John Rogers 
and Dr. J.B. Gibson officiating. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death 
by her parents, Rufus I. and Viola T. Williams, and her daughter, Linda Yates 
Sherrill. Survived by her husband, H. Wade Yates of the home; daughter, 
Patricia Yates of Kannapolis; son, Stephen W. Yates and wife, Gail, of 
Asheboro; son-in-law, Michael Sherrill of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister, Alene W. 
Swaney of Trinity; grandchildren, Greg Sherrill, Keith Sherrill and wife, 
Julie, Ping Su Yates, Kelly Yates, Jeremy Yates, Chris Yates and wife, Julia, 
Jennifer Yates Cicali, and husband, James; great-grandchildren, Ryan 
Sherrill, Hannah Sherrill and Kensley Yates.-Ridge 

ASHEBORO-Clara Ozment Bunting, 90, passed Friday, May 30, 2008, at Randolph 
Hospital. Funeral services at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Charles Reeder 
officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Guilford 
County, preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Bunting; son, Buck 
Bunting; daughters, Kat Kennedy, Margie Palmer, Ruby Parkin; grandsons, Chad 
Allen, Billy David Bunting; great-granddaughter, Gracie Bunting; and great-
grandson, Todd Allen Russell. Survivors include her daughters, Faye King 
Austin and her husband, Dewitt, Pansy Harrington and her husband, Barry, Sue 
Allen and her husband, Larry, Deb Murray and her husband, Johnny, all of 
Asheboro; sons, Gene Bunting and his wife, Nancy, Bill Bunting and his wife, 
Carolyn, all of Asheboro; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three 
great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, 20 stepgreat-
grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; and three foster great 
grandchildren.-Ridge 

RANDLEMAN-Anna Lewis Trogdon, age 85, passed Friday, May 30, 2008 at 
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro. Graveside services at New Salem 
United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Kenneth L. Reaves officiating. Native 
of Randolph County-Pugh 

RAMSEUR-Nancy Kidd Staley, 50, of Ramseur passed Friday, May 30, 2008 at 
Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Services at Deep River Baptist Church; Rev. 
Garry Arnett and Rev. Gene AdCock officiating. Burial at the church cemetery. 
Native of Randolph County. Surviving are spouse, John W. Staley. Son, Yanik 
Staley, of Ramseur. Daughter, Yesenia S. Greene, of Liberty Brothers, Jerry 
Kidd, of Germany; Terry Kidd and Kenneth Kidd, both of Asheboro; Donald York, 
of Ramseur. Sisters, Peggy Brown, of Bennett, Judy Brown, of Ramseur; Patsy 
Raefield, of Kannapolis, Ila Mae Shumate, of North Wilkesboro. 7 
Grandchildren and 1 great grandchildren-Loflin 

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SOPHIA-Florence Edna Allred Lilly, 98, passed Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 
North Pointe Assisted Living in Randleman. Funeral at First Wesleyan Church 
in Randleman; Rev. Don Hurlburt and Rev. Alvin Newcomb officiating. Burial 
will follow in the South Plainfield Friends Meeting Cemetery in Sophia. Born 
December 7, 1909 in Randleman the daughter of the late Millard and Tamer 
Millikan Allred. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, 
Marshall H. Lilly. Survived by daughters: Elizabeth Frazier of Chesterfield, 
SC, Alma Matthews of Asheboro, Iona Frazier of Pleasant Garden, Ila Flinchum 
of Kernersville and Rachel Lilly of Sophia; sons: Cletus Lilly of Randleman, 
Earl Lilly of Asheboro and Walter Lilly of Sophia.-Pugh 

ASHEBORO-Edna Anna Schmidt Miller, 86, passed Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 
Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. No services. Native of Hudson 
County, N.J., and retired from Singer Kearfott. Surviving are daughter, Edna 
Nagle of Kernersville; son, Byron R. Miller of New Jersey; eight 
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.-Ridge