Randolph County, NC - Randolph County Miscellaneous Obituaries Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Randolph NCGenWeb - http://www.ncgenweb.us/randolph/ 10.1.2009 DENTON-Arthur Thomas (Tommy) Harris, age 66 passed Thursday, October 1 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Services will be held at a later date. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Sylvia Martin Harris; sons, Arthur Thomas “Art” Harris III of Denver and Richard Brown “Rick” Harris of Denton; daughter, Johnnie Rene Harris of Hampton, Va.; brother, Jerry Don Harris of Asheboro; sisters, Glenda Martin of Coleridge and Mary Ann Hughes of Lexington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.-Briggs ARCHDALE-Willie “Bill” Macon Fesmire, 103, passed October 1, 2009, at the Hospice Home at High Point. Private graveside service; Charles Reeder officiating. Born in Randolph County, on September 13, 1906, daughter of John and Donna Hayes Macon; preceded in death by her husband, Garland Fesmire, and her daughter, Golda Tupper. Survivors include her grandson, Greg Kenyon and his wife, Sally of Ramseur; great-grandsons, U.S. Airman Charles Branson Kenyon of Wichita Falls, Texas, Seth Kenyon of Ramseur; great-granddaughters, Molly Kenyon of Hickory, Emily Kenyon of Ramseur; sister, Beatrice Fabrizio of New York; and brother, Jack Macon of Ramseur.-Ridge 10.2.2009 LEXINGTON-George Eugene Carter, Sr. 86, passed October 2, 2009 in the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Funeral services Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2 P.M. in Carolina Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Dana Slack and Rev. Albert Garrou officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born March 26, 1923 in Randolph County, N.C., a son of the late Gilbert Eugene Carter and Effie Jane Luther Carter. Preceded in death by a son, George Eugene Carter, Jr.; a sister, Virginia Maxine Carter and a brother, John F. Carter. On May 19, 1951, he was married to Zola McDonald, who survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters, June Carter Garrou and husband Albert of Richmond, Virginia, Susan Carter Wilson and husband Jon of Thomasville and Sandra Joan Carter of Thomasville; sisters, Ethel Cleo Carter and Pauline Carter Young and husband Fred, both of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Jackie Wilson, Kelly Wilson and J.D. Wilson. -JC Green ASHEBORO-Alan Howard Newton, Jr., age 26, passed Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Funeral services Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Big Oak Church of God; Rev. Billy Chriscoe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lisa Newton of Asheboro; daughter, Riley Newton of Asheboro; mother and step-father, Joyce and Randy Woodell of Star; father, Alan Newton, Sr. of Wilmington; sister, Christine Martin of Asheboro; grandfather, Dempsey Odom of Carolina Beach; grandmother, Carol Pettet of Wilmington; step grandmother, Rosie Simmons of Star; great-grandmother, Dorothy Freeman of Robbins; several aunts, uncles and cousins.-Pugh SEAGROVE- Ruth Kennedy Hussey, 81 passed Friday, October 2, 2009, at her home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Needhams Grove Baptist Church; Rev. James cockram officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband Graham Hussey; daughter, Wanda H. Chalflinch and a grandson, Michael Hussey. Surviving is son, L. Wayne Hussey and wife, Janice of Seagrove and Wendell Hussey and wife, Lisa of Robbins; daughter, Wilda Hussey of Robbins; sister, M. Wilma Kennedy of Robbins; grandchildren, Timmy Reed, Frankie Shaw, Jennifer Hussey, Aubrey Hussey and Austin Chalfinch; great-grandchildren, Dylan Hussey, Corey Hussey, Alexis Hussey, Macy Reed, Kolbie Shaw, Adin Shaw, Trace Shaw and Ethan Craig.-Kennedy RAMSEUR-Lela Clark Evans, age 84, passed Friday, October 2, 2009 at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford. Funeral 11:00 AM Monday October 5, 2009 at Moon's Chapel Baptist Church in Siler City; Rev. Scott Faw officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery. Born May 17, 1925 the daughter of Jourdan T. and Leslie (Dowdy) Evans. Native of Chatham County; preceded in death by husband, Charles Lee Evans, Jr. and a son William Ray Evans. Survived by three daughters: Brenda Fore, and husband Jim of Ramseur, NC, Gayle Chambers and Lois Smith both of Sanford, NC and three sons: Reid Evans; Scott Evans and wife, Vivian and John Evans all of Sanford, NC; two sisters: Janie Moore of Gulf, NC, Virginia Beal of Bear Creek, NC, fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Wilma Donese Thompson Shaw, 78, passed Friday, October 2, 2009, at her home. Funeral services 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church; Rev. Garland Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on January 20, 1931 in Anson County, daughter of the late Claude and Affie Rorie Thompson; preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Shaw and her brothers, Claude Thompson, Jr. and Robert Thompson. Survivors include her sisters, Agnes Boling, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Vera Carter, of Longwood, FL, Betty Parks and husband, L.H., of Asheboro, Rebecca Cheek and husband, Edward, of Ramseur, Ruby Councilman and husband, Vernon, of Asheboro; brothers, Harold Thompson and wife, Grace, of Asheboro, Raymond Thompson and wife, Jean, of Seagrove; sister-in-law, Jewell S. Davidson and husband, James, of Eden; brother-in-law, Herman Shaw and wife, Audrey, of Raleigh; and numerous nieces and nephews.-Ridge 10.3.2009 RAMSEUR-Ernest Culpepper “Pep” Watkins, Jr., 83, passed Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ramseur; Rev. Charles Lindquist, the Rev. Adrian Pugh and the Rev. Justus McKeel officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Knoll Cemetery, Ramseur. Born August 30, 1926. Survivors include wife, Dorothy Shackelford Watkins of the home; daughters, Ann W. Pike and her husband, Donald of Ocean Isle Beach, Cathy W. Riddle and her husband, Jimmy of Ramseur. Pep delighted in the lives of his grandchildren and their spouses, Adam Pike of Raleigh, Andrea Haley and her husband, Matthew of Leland, Stephanie Collins and her husband, Derrick of Kernersville, Amy Riddle of Ramseur, Scott Riddle of Ramseur.- Loflin RANDLEMAN-Lee “Rock” Groce, age 76, passed Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Jim Honeycutt and the Rev. Keith Auman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by one infant son and parents, Ralph and Martha Groce. Survived by his wife, Louise Taylor Groce; son, Jeff Groce of Randleman, N.C.; daughter, Lynn Connor and husband, Curtis of Randleman, N.C.; grandchildren, Nicole Connor and Andrew Connor and his wife, Lindsey of Randleman, N.C.; great-grandchild, Lucas of Randleman, N.C.; sisters, Ernestine Jessup and husband, Glen of Randleman, N.C., Margaret Stewart and her husband, David of Franklinville, N.C., Melinda Boyce and her husband, Mike of Randleman, N.C.; brothers, J.D. Groce and his wife, Sally, Ralph Groce and his wife, Leann, both of Randleman, N.C.-Pugh 10.4.2009 WHITE LAKE — Kenneth Boyd Bowman, 51, passed Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at his home. Funeral service 3 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. Bubby Smith officiating. Burial will be at Faith Temple Baptist Church, Franklinville. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Teresa Kidd Bowman of the home; daughter, Alisha Maness of Asheboro; son, Kenny Bowman of Seagrove; sister, Cindy Mitchem of Thomasville; brother, Roger Bowman of Asheboro; seven grandchildren.-Loflin 10.5.2009 ASHEBORO0-Barbara "Sissy" McMillon, age 61, passed Monday, October 5, 2009 at her home. Funeral services Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Danny Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, survived by her husband, Tony McMillon, daughters, Angie Trogdon and her husband Harrell of Randleman, Jamie McMillon and her fiance Jared Hussey of Robbins; son, Tony Nelson McMillon, Jr. and his wife Summer of Asheboro; sisters, Vanessa Tysinger of Asheboro, Diane Bunting of Asheboro; brother, Roger Coble of Sophia; grandchildren, Jerry and Haley Trogdon, Destiny and Trevor McMillon; great grandchildren, Alayna and Rayna Trogdon.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Theodore Frederick (Ted) Moran, 86, passed October 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, NC. A mass will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Native of Freeport, NY, preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Moran. Survived by daughter, Judy Simmons and husband, Jerry of Asheboro; daughter, Pat Glenn and husband, Ned of Ewing, NJ; daughter, Irene Ritchie of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Ann Porter and husband, Mark of Asheboro; grandchildren, Brad Simmons and Hugh and Laura Ritchie; great- granddaughters, Brayd and Braylon Simmons.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-John Wayne Millikan, age 60, passed Monday, October 5, 2009 at his home. Funeral service 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman; Pastor Joe L. Farlow officiating. Burial will follow at Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklinville. Born June 27, 1949 in Asheboro, the son of John Allen and Emma Powell Millikan. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his sister, Stacy Freeman and his nephew, Zane Brooks. Survived by sister: Peggy Millikan McBride of Randleman; sister, Linda and her husband, Mark Harrison of Randleman; brother: Steve Millikan of Randleman.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Joseph Howard Dewees, 97, passed Monday, October 5, 2009 at GrayBrier in Trinity. Memorial Services 11 AM, Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Spoons Chapel Christian Church, Asheboro; Rev. John Auler, Rev. Larry McEntire officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Middletown Friends Meeting Cemetery, Lima, PA. Native of Harrisville, OH. Survivors: daughters, Barbara Dewees, of Asheboro; Alice Sanders and her husband, Frank, of Jacksonville, NC; Helen Dewees, of Baltimore, MD, sons, Donald Dewees and his wife, Marty, of North Ferrisburgh, VT; Herbert Dewees, of Douglas, AZ, sister, Jessie Starbuck, of Bellevue, WA, twelve grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren.-Loflin TRINITY-Ronald Eugene Jester, passed October 5, 2009. Funeral service 11:00 am Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Green Street Baptist Church; Rev. Frank Hensley officiating. Entombment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born January 15, 1918 in High Point, a son of the late Eugene Gurney Jester and Margie Hughes Jester. Preceded in death bu Margaret Hinshaw Jester who died in 2004 (m.May 13, 1940); Gordon Lee Hatchel in 1977. Survivors included a son, Ronald B. Jester and his wife Regina of Selmer, Tennessee; 4 daughters, Diana Dean of Gainesville, Georgia; Gloria Hatchel and husband, Wayne of Mechanicsville, Virginia; Janice Moon and husband Jimmy of Archdale, N.C. and Sandy Weakley and her husband Carroll of Ashland, Virginia. Grandchildren include: Laurie Frazier, Christie Porcaro, Brant Jester, Hannah Robinson, Jeremy and John David Weakley, Leigh Ann Dicken, and Carly Moon and 9 Great Grandchildren.-Cumby TRINITY-Lula Kathleen “Kat” Floyd Hill, 75, passed Monday, October 05, 2009 at her residence. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Hopewell United Methodist Church; Rev. Toni Ruth Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. Born October 11, 1933 in Randolph County, daughter of the late Cicero and Lula Williams Floyd. Preceded in death by her husband Howard Hill on February 25, 1989 (m.August 16, 1952). She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Floyd, Helen Robbins and Ruth Royals; and three brothers, Paul Floyd, Cicero Floyd and Howard Floyd. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Sims, of Trinity; grandson, Jason Sims, of Trinity; two sisters, Dorothy Brower and Jean Floyd, both of Trinity; a brother, Charlie Floyd and wife, Mildred, of Thomasville; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Floyd, of Thomasville, and Linda Sledge and husband, David, of High Point; and numerous nieces and nephews-Cumby ASHEBORO-Donna Chisholm Thomas, 89, passed Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at Franklinville United Methodist Church, Franklinville; Rev. Perry Brown and the Rev. Ed Carter officiating. Burial will be at Franklinville United Methodist Church, Franklinville. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sons, Earl Walton Thomas Jr. of Ramseur and David Michael Chisholm of Seagrove; sister, Mary Wade Spainhour of Tucker, Ga.; one granddaughter.- Loflin HIGH POINT-Helen Hoover Hughes, 95, passed Monday October 5, 2009 at Hospice Home at High Point. A graveside service 11 AM Friday October 9, 2009 at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery; Rev. Chris Uren officiating. Born February 20, 1914 in Randolph County a daughter of the late Robert C. and Bertie Snider Hoover. Preceding her in death was her husband William Glenn Hughes who died October 22, 1991 (m.January 26, 1933); her sisters Cleta Hoover Lackey, Dorothy Hoover Hill, Mabel Hoover Conrad and Hope Hoover Wallace. Half sisters Pauline Hoover Hardister and Irene Hoover Chandler. Brothers Paul Dubert Hoover, Harlan Clifford Hoover and Richard Warren Hoover. Half brothers C. Boyd Hoover, Robert Ray Hoover, John David Hoover and Oscar Pernell Hoover. Surviving is her daughter Glenna Hughes Gourley of Youngsville, NC, a granddaughter Meisha Caroline Gourley of Raleigh, NC. Also surviving are sisters-in-laws Hazel Hulin Hoover and Bertha Hill Hoover and their families as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.-JC Green ASHEBORO-Rev. Albert Lester Taylor, age 79, passed Monday, Oct. 5, 2009. Funeral services Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Terrell Watts officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Surry County; preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Southern Taylor, three sisters and one brother. Survived by his wife, Rachel East Taylor; son, Eddie Dean Taylor of Asheboro; daughters, Judy Taylor Mendenhall and her husband, Bill, of Asheboro, Diane Taylor Akins and her husband, Tony, of Archdale; grandchildren, Michael Smith and his wife, Rhonda, of Maggie Valley, Michelle Smith of Thomasville, Kristi Dawkins and her husband, John, of Archdale, Benjamin Akins of Archdale; great- grandchildren, Corey, Brittany, Cayce, Killion, JulieAnne and Kylie Rose; brother, Robert Taylor of Mocksville.-Pugh 10.6.2009 ASHEBORO-Leola Johnson Watson, age 99, passed Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Funeral services Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM at New Union United Methodist Church; Rev. George W. Roberson and Rev. Jean Nall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Conway, SC; preceded in death by her husband, Leonard B. Watson. Survived by her daughters, Harriett Summey and Belinda Duval both of Asheboro, NC; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Charles Ray "Charkie" Varner, age 61, passed Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Funeral Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman; Rev. Keith Auman officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park,Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Rosa Varner. Survived by brothers: Lloyd Varner of Asheboro, NC, and Larry Varner and his wife, Maggie of Topeka, KS. nieces and nephews; Tina Varner of Asheboro, Jim Varner, Gregg Varner and Laura Shafer all of Topeka, KS. and Mary Clark of Randleman, NC; 9 great nieces and nephews.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Jocelyne Harvell Moffatt, 80, passed October 6, 2009 at Brookstone Haven Residential Care in Randleman. No services will be held. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: daughter, Ann Brown, of Asheboro, sons, Don Smith, of Asheboro; Michael Smith and Mark Smith, both of Charlotte, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Anne Nickiloulias King, 91, passed Tuesday, October 06, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. Graveside services 11:00 am Friday, October 9, 2009, at Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery; Rev. David Hunt officiating. Native of Ipswich, MA, born June 16, 1918, the daughter of the late Nick and Pauline Tournas Nickiloulias; preceded in death by her brother, James Nickiloulias, sister, Mimie Nickiloulias, and grandson, Kres Bantos. Survivors include her daughters, Loretta Lineberrier and husband, George, of Asheboro, Marilyn Bartol, of MA; sons, Ernie Bantos and wife, Mary, of Bracey, VA, Charles Bantos and wife, Debbie, of Davie, FL, Nick Kelellis, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren: Wade V. Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Erika Bell, of Running Springs, CA, Chris Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Debbie Morgan, of Greenville, NC, Katrina Bantos, of Bracey, VA, Charles Bantos, Jr., of Melbourne, FL, Kim Bantos, of Alburn, ME, Missy Robbins, of Alburn, ME; great grandchildren, Natalie Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Christie Robbins, of Randleman, Jessica Newkirk, of Redlands, CA, Austin Bell, of Running Springs, CA, Hannah Morgan, of Greenville, NC, Dillon Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Bailey Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Adam Linebarrier, of Asheboro, Brianna Robbins, of Alburn, ME. Corey Bantos, of Alburn, ME; two great great grandchildren.-Ridge ARCHDALE-Lura Spivey Landreth 86, passed Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at her home. Funeral 2 pm Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale; James Capps officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 7, 1923 in Chatham County, daughter of the late James Robert Spivey and Nancy Raney Blalock Spivey; preceded in death by her husband William Clyde Landreth, Sr. and a son James Landreth. Survived by four sons, Clyde Landreth, Jr. and wife Wanda of California, Wayne Landreth and wife Annette of Louisville, Kentucky, Benjamin “Ben” Landreth and wife Sherry of Archdale and Steve Landreth and wife Sandy of Trinity. She is also survived by a sister Effie Hedrick of High Point and bother Archie Spivey of Siler City, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Elizabeth Faye Carter Creech, 60, passed Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Roderfield, W.Va. Surviving are sons, Austin Creech of Randleman, Roy Creech of Lexington; daughters, Susan Creech of Asheboro, Lisa Duncan of Randleman; brothers, Charles Carter of West Virginia, Joe Carter of West Virginia, Leonard Carter of Lexington; sister, Betty Carter of Beckley, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren.-Pugh LIBERTY-Vallie Butler Ray, 100, passed Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at her home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 at Liberty First United Church of Christ; Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thomas Ray. Surviving are daughters, Naomi Ray Staley of Liberty and Peggy Ray Edwards of Siler City; son, Kelly Vance Ray of the home; sisters, Margaret Cheek and Virginia Fonzo, both of Liberty; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren.-Loflin 10.7.2009 ASHEBORO-John Dennis Sturgess, 81, passed on October 7, 2009, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial service All Souls Anglican Church on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at 10:30am. Born in Oadby England, to parents Thomas William Claude Sturgess and Lily Weston Sturgess. Survivors include his wife May Holyoak Sturgess, (m. 1950); six children, Andrew J. Sturgess of Rockwood, MI, Gary W Sturgess of Ft. Worth, TX, Janice S Tarlton and husband Billy of Asheboro, NC, Fiona S. Carter and husband Darrell of Randleman, NC, Juanita S. Biensack and husband Gerhard of Hunfeld, Germany, Kevin F. Sturgess of Tomball, TX. Mr. Sturgess also had 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Daniel Dean "Danny" Pena, 47, passed Tuesday, October 07, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc. Funeral services 11:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Native of Ft. Hood, TX, born October 17, 1961, the son of Estella Silva Pena and the late Samuel H. Pena. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jose A. Torres, of El Salvador. Survivors include his wife, Ada Beatriz Pen?a, of the home; daughter, Jeifeth, of the home; sons, Gil A. and Ricardo, both of the home; brothers, Samuel H. Pena, Jr., and wife, Juanita, of VA, Ruben Mario Pena, and wife, Roberta, of WV; sister, Monica Linda Windale, and husband, Steven, of New York; mother-in-law, Elsi Estrada Torres, and numerous nieces and nephews.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Thomas William “Bill” Daniels, 72, passed Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Burton King officiating. Burial will be in Garden Of Memory Cemetery. Native of Volt, W.Va. Surviving are wife, Myrtle Farmer Daniels; sons, William J. Daniels of Pinnacle, Thomas E. Daniels of Asheboro, Timothy R. Daniels of Pinnacle; daughter, Marcey Daniels of Pfafftown; brothers, A. Richard Daniels of Seagrove, John H. Daniels of Canton, Ga.; sisters, Emily D. Stephens of Asheboro, Dreama Green of Thomasville, Lillie Gooden of Thomasville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Angela Ruth Farris Nelson passed Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service at Faith Baptist Church, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2 p.m; Rev. Thurman Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Born January 23, 1954 in Pulaski Co. VA to the late Elmo Farris, Sr. and Ruth Chenault Farris. Preceded in death by two grandchildren Lisa Marie Nelson and Bruce Lee Jones. Survived by husband Raymond Toler, Jr. of the home; five children Shannon Jones and husband Murray of Asheboro, Tasha Smith of Asheboro, Felicia Hopkins of High Point, Raymond Toler III and wife Becky of Trinity, and Cody Toler of Archdale; three step children Cornelius Toler, Crystal Toler, and Pam Toler; three sisters Linda Nelson, Patty Nelson, and Sylvia Morrison; three brothers Elmo Farris, Jr., Russell Farris, and Gary Farris; 18 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.-Cumby 10.8.2009 ASHEBORO-William Francis "Bill" Shea, age 82, passed Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral services Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial will be follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of New York, NY; preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Wright Shea and his daughter, Barbara Molloy Gentile. Survived by his brother, Joe Shea and his wife Maria of Hendersonville, NC; nephew, Thomas Lemonds and his wife Rachel of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Betty Marie Handy, 78, passed Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Spotsylvania, Va. Funeral 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Burial will follow be in Randolph Memorial Park. Preceded in death by her husband Dewey L. Handy, and her parentss, "Willie" and Blanch Luck. Survived by her daughters Lillian Jowers of Raleigh, NC and Dewrise Guess of Spotsylvania, Va; her grandaughters Tricia and Paula Guess; her grandsons Seth and Ben Withers; her brother "Mickey" Luck of Statham, Ga; first cousin Kate James; and nephews Donald Luck, Bill and Roger Barton, and Creg Luck. Betty and Dewey made their homes in Asheboro and Dallas, NC, while working in textiles for over 30 years. Betty enjoyed boating, fishing, and reading. Betty was a cherished and wonderfully dedicated wife, mother, grand and great grandmother.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Faye Allen Williams, 71, passed Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Union Grove Baptist Church cemetery; Rev. Bruce Harry and the Rev. Michael Martino officiating. Native of Moore County. Surviving are her husband, James Clifford Williams of the home; sons, Jerry Freeman of Burlington, Terry Freeman of Star; brothers, Vinson Allen of Asheboro, Fairel Allen of Greensboro, Larry Allen of Robbins; sister, Twila Allen Upchurch of Robbins; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.- Phillips 10.9.2009 ASHEBORO-Elizabeth Cooper "Bookie" Lewis, age 89, passed Friday, October 9, 2009 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Funeral Monday, October 12, 2009, 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Paul Ridolfi and Rev. Connie Walker officiating. Born in Chattanooga, TN on May 19, 1920; preceded in death by her husband Morris H. Lewis. Survived by one son: James G. Cooper and his wife Patty of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter, Jamie Price and her husband Trick; grandson, Brian Cooper and his wife Tiffany;; great grandchildren, Mia, Erin, Sydney,Cooper, Megan, and Christopher; and special friends, Sue and Pokey.-Pugh ASHEBORO-John William Maness, 68, passed October 9, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Funeral Services 11 AM, Monday, October 12, 2009 at Holly Spring Friends Meeting in Ramseur; Rev. Todd Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Sondra Stone Maness, of the home, daughter, Shelia Maness Brumley and husband, Steven, of Asheboro, son, William Jeffery Maness, of Asheboro, sister, Rebecca Poteat, and husband, Tom, of Icard, brothers, David M. Maness and wife, Penny; and Phillip M. Maness and wife, Joyce, all of Asheboro, grandchildren, Brandy Brumley, Candace Brumley, Adele Brumley, and Luke Brumley.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Evelyn Cooper Keeling, age 85, passed Friday, October 9, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Monday, October 12th at 3:00 PM at Pisgah United Methodist Church; Rev. Robert E. Dowling officiating. Burial will follow in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Keeling; son, Joseph Anthony Keeling; father, Clyde Cooper; mother, Essie Cooper; and sister, Erma Lee Cooper. Survived by one daughter: Shirley Anderson and her husband Larry E. Anderson of Asheboro, NC and several nieces & nephews.-Pugh TRINITY-Billy Gene Fowler, age 53, passed Friday, October 9, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Memorial Service Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting; Rev. Randy Quate officiating. Born February 20, 1956 the son of Warren William and Rosie Ella (Causey) Fowler. Native of Loris, SC. Survived by his wife: Francena Baldwin Fowler, two daughters: Regina Dianne Fowler of Conway, SC, Samantha Byrd Spence of Trinity, NC and two sons: Jeremy Wayne Fowler of the home, Richard Chance Crabtree of Trinity, NC; three sisters: Willa Ree Rabon of Loris, SC, Bonnell Norris of Loris, SC; Donna Lynn Owens of Conway, SC; one brother: Eldred Fowler of Loris, SC; grandchildren: Oriana Graham; Nala Fowler; Zyair Bellamy; Wyatt and Micha Fowler; and Julian Lee Spence.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Terry Vivian Harmon, 49, passed Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at his home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Gilmore Memorial Park. Surviving are three brothers, Rick Harmon, Ed Harmon and Tony Harmon.-Loflin 10.10.2009 BENNETT-Vernell Maness Kidd, 75, passed Saturday, October 10, 2009 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral Services 3 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Beulah Baptist Church, Bennett; Dr. Curtis Barbery and Jamie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: husband, Eulos Kidd, daughters, Annette Williams and husband Allen, Carol O'Neal, all of High Falls, Wanda Jones and husband Richard, of Ramseur, Vonda Purvis and husband Terry, of Robbins, , son, Farrell Kidd and wife Dawn, of High Falls, sisters, Thelma Garner, of Seagrove, Shirley Kidd, of Bennett, Myrtis Brady, of Carthage, grandchildren, Dennis Kidd, of Bennett, Tamara McNeill, High Falls, Heidi Brown, of Robbins, Heather Montague, of Oxford, Christopher Kidd, High Falls, Nathan Kidd, of High Falls, seven great grandchildren.-Loflin SOPHIA-Brookie Lane Welch, 60, passed Saturday, October 10, 2009 at her residence. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, october 15, 2009 at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. -Cumby ASHEBORO- Kenneth R. Bell passed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Big Meadow Primitive Baptist Church, Castle Rock Farm Road, Pittsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Guilford County. Surviving is his brother, Donald Bell of Asheboro.-Gailes STALEY-Wayne Franklin Wright, 68, passed Saturday, October 10, 2009, at his home. Funeral service 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, at The Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Friar and Rev. Clifford Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Staley Cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Edith Gunter Wright. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne L. Wright; two daughters, Candi Wright Langley of Staley and Rita Wright Silver of Davidson; four sisters, Iris W. Bowman of Staley, Jean W. Martin of Liberty, Barbara W. Cuthbertson of Liberty and Kay W. Bowman of Liberty; one brother, Allen Wright of Staley; three grandchildren, Victoria Langley, Michaela Langley and Mia Silver and special extended family, Sammy Matthews and Fredrick Elliott. -Loflin SEAGROVE-Francis O'Quinn "Bo" Morris, age 85, passed Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Howard McNeill officiating. Burial in New Hope Memorial Gardens in Asheboro. Born May 27, 1924 the son of William and Betty Johnson Morris. Native of Angier, NC. Preceded in death by one daughter: Shelia Morris Younts. Survived by his wife of 63 years: Zelma Fore Morris; one daughter: Wilhelmina Morris of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter and her husband, Tracy and Raylands Richardson of Seagrove, NC; grandson and his wife, Casey and Charlene Leach of Conway, SC; great grandchildren: Bryce and William Leach and Holly and Ryan Richardson.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Joann Willard Brewer, 69, passed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Randolph Hospital Inc., Asheboro. Funeral services 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Billy Ray Chriscoe officiating. Burial will follow at Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Moore County, born December 8, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Mary Willard. Preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel M. Hogan, her second husband, Billy Ray Brewer, her son, Michael Edward Hogan, and her brothers, Emmett Willard and Jimmy Willard. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Barzdins, of Asheboro, and husband, Juris, of Randleman, Rosemary Allred, of Asheboro, Patricia G. Combs and husband, James Combs, Jr., of Franklinville, Kathy L. Jones and husband, Jim R. Jones, III, of Seagrove, grandson, Phillip Allred, of the home; sister, Betty Moore, of Ramseur; grandchildren; Daniel Barzdins, Stephens Barzdins, C.T. Long, Tanya M. Long, Nicole Allred, Christopher Fitzgerald, Brian Fitzgerald, James Matthew Combs, Scott Combs, Leslie Perdue, Tyler Perdue; eleven great grandchildren.-Ridge SEAGROVE-Glenn Dale Presnell, 76, passed Saturday, October 10, 2009, at his home. Memorial services 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Charles Reeder officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survivors include his daughters, Bonita Frazier, of Seagrove, Kathy Trulove, of Cedarbluff, MS; sister, Nancy P. Overman, of Seagrove; brother, Joe R. Presnell, of Seagrove; four grandchildren, one great grandchild.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Quincy Markieus Price, 24, passed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Covenant Christian Churchl Rev. Liston Sellers Jr. and the Rev. Dr. W.D. Roseman officiating. Burial will be at the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church cemetery. Native of Pinehurst. Surviving are parents, Kevin and Jeta Price; sisters, Jetara and Shaleah Price; grandmother, Mary Francias Price of Randleman; grandfather, Walter Jackson Brown of Robbins.-Gailes 10.11.2009 FRANDKLINVILLE-John Maxton Rush, 51, passed Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 11:00 am Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Ben Chavis and the Rev. Jeff Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Wadsworth, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Davidson Rush, of the home, daughter, Britney Rush, of the home; son, Josh Rush, of the home; mother, Levena "Pete" Farr Rush Norris, of Asheboro; sisters, Jane Kellam, of Leland, NC, Deborah Luther, of Asheboro, Vicky Antrim, of Asheboro; brothers, Ricky Rush, of Robbins, NC, Ruben Rush, of Level Cross; granddaughter, Arriah Boykins, of the home.-Ridge Laura Avis Gibson, age 85, passed October 11th, 2009. Services Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Green Street Baptist Church. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point. Born in 1923 in Randolph County, daughter of the late John and Victoria Gibson; predeceased by her brothers, Howard Gibson and Donald Gibson, and her sisters, Rachel Gibson and Mary Gibson Rowan. Survived by her brothers Stephen Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and James Gibson (Ruth) of Hickory, North Carolina, and by her sisters Ella Gibson Hayworth (Hubert) of Burlington, North Carolina, and Lucy Gibson Varker (Bill) of Chesapeake, Virginia; by 17 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and grand nephews. -Cumby 10.12.2009 ASHEBORO-Lester Murray Varner, age 86, passed Monday, October 12, 2009 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Graveside Service Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Randolph Memorial Park; Dr. Bruce Dickerson and Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Born March 4, 1923 the son of Claude Homer and Viola Fern Andrews Varner. Native of Asheboro; preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Colon Varner. Survived by his wife: Haddie Broadstreet Varner; daughter and her husband, Alana and Rob Robinson of Asheboro, NC; daughter and her husband, Barbara and Jerry Reid of Kernersville, NC; daughter and her husband, Jane and Bill DeMay of Aberdeen, NC; grandson, Jeremy Reid; grandson and his wife, Kellen and Trista Reid; granddaughters, Candace and Claudia Wilson; and great-grandson, Caleb Pruitt.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Allie Hall Macon, 95, passed Monday, October 12, 2009 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral Services 2 pm, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Antioch Christian Church; Rev. Brian Faircloth and Rev. Gerald Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Floyd County, Kentucky; preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Macon and grandson in-law, Tony Auman. Survivors: son, Bobby Macon and wife, Betty, of Seagrove, step-sister, Wadie Newsome, of Melvin, Ky., grandchildren, Joan Brown and husband, Alden, and Mike Macon and wife, Kay, all of Seagrove, great grandchildren, Beth Auman, Kathryn Auman, and Logan Macon, all of Seagrove; step great grandson, Craig Brown, of Asheboro, sisters in-law, Grace Hall, of Asheboro; Mary Ann Hall, of Franklinville; step-sister in-law, Mildred Little, of Smith Mills, Ky.-Loflin SILER CITY-Alfred Justice Hackney, 98, passed Tuesday, October 12, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, NC. Funeral services Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Siler City; Rev. Tony Capehart officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park.Born October 22, 1910 in Chatham County the son of the late William Joseph Hackney and Minnie Justice Hackney; preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jones Hackney and by brothers, Harold, George, Robert and Charlie Hackney. Survived by sons, Alfred Justice Hackney, Jr. and wife, Betty of Whiteville, NC, William Spencer Hackney of Mooresville, NC; daughter, Jane Hackney Colquitt and husband, David of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Pauline "Polly" Vernon Nixon, age 83, passed Monday, October 12, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem. Funeral Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Bethany United Methodist Church; Rev. Russell Brownworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.Native of Stokes County, preceded in death by her husband, John C. Nixon. Survived by her sons: Mike Nixon and His Wife, Barbara of Asheboro, NC; Dean Nixon of Martinsville, VA; and Brian Nixon and His Wife, Sue of Denver, NC; Grandchildren; Tyler Nixon; Brandon Nixon and his wife, Melanie; Jennifer Nixon; Matthew Nixon; Jesse Nixon; Hanna Nixon; and great grandchild, Mariann Nixon; brother: Ray Vernon, of Vero Beach, FL-Pugh ARCHDALE-George Edward Clements, 89, passed Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Archdale Friends Meeting; Rev. Dave Mercadante and Rev. Bob Medford officiating. Born March 25, 1920 in Madisonville, KY. Survivors include his loving wife, Marjorie English Clements, of the home; two children, Victoria Clements Thomas and husband, Robert, of Richmond, KY, and Glenn Meriwether Clements and wife, Kay, of Archdale; six grandchildren, Shannon Meriwether Thomas, Catie Clements Ingram and husband, Bradley, Aleah Kalen Clements, Benjamin Colton Clements, Griffin Meriwether Clements, and Conrad Macon Clements; one great granddaughter, Layla Avery Ingram; one sister, Manerva Clements Lescher and husband, Herbert of Langhorne, PA; one brother, Robert Earl Clements and wife, Lois, of Raleigh; and many loving nieces and nephews.-Cumby ARCHDALE-Darrell Bennett Gray, 88, passed Monday, October 12, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Graveside services Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery; Reverend Dr. Roland Cavenaugh and Reverend David Keith officiating. Born November 24, 1920, in High Point a son of Robert Roland and Nannie Davis Gray. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret Swann on October 23, 2006 (m.June 4, 1942); his sister, Mary Gray Hinshaw and his brother, Robert J. Gray. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Cathy Lee Hazelton and husband Keith of Archdale; one niece, Debbie Gray Hill and two nephews, Jan and Terry Hinshaw.-Sechrest ASHEBORO-Robert Ray (Bob) Skelton, age 79, passed Monday, October 12, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church; Rev. David Spaulding, Rev. Charles A. Lindquist Jr. and Rev. Edward Tapper officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Born January 4, 1930 in Greensboro, son of the late Daniel Eugene and Gertrude Camelia Owen Skelton. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Jean Skelton, sons, Robert Wayne Skelton, James Paige Skelton, grandson, Daniel Wayne Skelton, brothers, Daniel Eugene Skelton, Jr. and his wife Vivian and Aubrey Lee Skelton and his wife Eleanor. Survived by his daughter, Ginger Skelton Jameson and her husband Lance D. Jameson of Houston, TX-Pugh THOMASVILLE- John William "Buck" Briles, Jr., age 92 passed Monday, October 12 at Hinkle Hospice House. Wake and Funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, October 15 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel; Rev. Hugh Biggers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Memorial Chapel Cemetery in the Jackson Creek Community with military graveside rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Born September 17, 1917 in Randolph County to the late John William Briles, Sr. and Lena Hargrave Briles of Jackson Creek. Preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Fitzgerald who passed in 1992 (m.December 24, 1951). He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Briles and Gilbert Briles and four sisters, Emily Briles, Edith Nance, Betty Hulin and Esther Yates. Survived by his daughter, Bonnie Briles Henry of the home, son George Briles of High Point, step-daughter Gail S. Beck and husband Bill of Thomasville, step-grandson, Eric Beck and wife Teri of Thomasville and step-granddaughter, Stephanie. He is also survived by his special World War II friend, Sammy Overby of Mt. Airy.-Briggs ASHEBORO- Joseph Paul Henneberger, 71, passed Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Memorial mass 12:15 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Asheboro; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Native of Tonawanda, N.Y. Surviving are wife, Marilyn Henneberger; daughter, Monica Henneberger-Baumgartner of Waterview, Minn.; sons, Joseph Henneberger, Thomas Henneberger and Timothy Henneberger, all of Buffalo, N.Y., Terrence Henneberger of Tonawanda, N.Y., and David Henneberger of Fort Erie Ontario, Canada; sisters, Elizabeth Giacco of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mary Antoniw of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; five stepchildren and 20 grandchildren.- Pugh TRINITY-Benny Toby Ingram, 49, passed October 12, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service is Friday 1:00 PM October 16, 2009 at Hoover’s Funeral Home Chapel in High Point, NC. Born February 19, 1960 in High Point, North Carolina to Dollen T. Ingram and the late Cleolo Ledbetter Ingram. Survived by his father; one sister, Dorothy M. In gram of Gibsonville, NC; three brothers, Amos Ingram of the home, Dollen T. Ingram, Jr. of Jamestown, NC, and Jimmy Ledbetter (Nauscia) of High Point, NC; nephews, Rico Ingram of Greensboro, NC and James K Ledbetter of Morven, NC; one niece, Latasha R. Ledbetter, of Manassas, VA; and other relatives and friends.-Hoover 10.13.2009 10.14.2009 LEXINGTON- Dale Lee Voncannon, 82, passed Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at his home. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Bethany United Methodist Church; the Rev. Allen Van Meter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born June 12, 1927, in Randolph County, to Walter Dale Voncannon and Pearl Ann Richardson Voncannon. Preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hicks Voncannon; and numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are sons, Gerald Voncannon and wife, Leslie, Maxton Voncannon and wife, Caroline, all of Concord, and Douglas Voncannon and wife, Chris, of Lexington; daughters, Beverly Briggs and husband, Stanley, and Renee Dwyer and husband, Matt, all of Lexington; ten grandchildren, Leigh Parker, Sarah Voncannon, Anna Voncannon, Nathan Dale Briggs, Ashley Voncannon, Katie Voncannon, April Martin, Samuel Voncannon, Melinda Dwyer, Meredith Dwyer; two great- grandchildren, Jacob Parker and William Parker; and a sister, Esther Ward of Asheboro.-Davidson RAMSEUR-Myrtie Mae Stout, passed Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Services 2 pm, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur; Rev. John Gunter officiating. Burial at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: sister, Nellie Stout Kinney, of Ramseur-Loflin 10.15.2009 ASHEBORO-Leta Patricia Barnes Morton, 81, passed Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Reverend George Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Daughter of the late Lee Gray and Lydia Mae Hussey Barnes; preceded in death by her husband Robert William Morton, sisters Mary Louise and Jewel (Mrs. Leo) Barnes and brother John "Nook" Barnes all of Asheboro. Survived by son Wayne Morton and wife Linda, daughter Beth Owens and husband Ivan, daughter Patricia Way and husband Jimmy, sister, Joann Rogers and husband Houston, brother Morrison Barnes and wife Ann all of Asheboro. Her grandchildren are Annette Way Sineath, Alisha Morton Williams, Billy Owens, Brandon King and Brad Morton all of Asheboro, Meredith Way Wawner of Wilmington, Jay Way of Randleman and Shawna Owens Wicker of Siler City, nine great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and special friends/-Pugh ASHEBORO-Martha Matilda Hilliard, 102, passed Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County-Hanes-Lineberry ASHEBORO- Robert Glenn McDowell, 90, passed Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Rollins officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born on March 13, 1919, in Randolph County, the son of the late Talbert and Nannie Coltrane McDowell. Preceded in death by his brothers, Howard McDowell, Jay McDowell, Tom McDowell, Ernest McDowell, David McDowell; and sisters, Blanche Kivette, Edith McDowell and Ione McDowell. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Goins McDowell of the home; sons, Billy Robert McDowell of the home, Bobby Lee McDowell and wife, Terrie, of Randleman; grandson, Lee Caleb McDowell of Randleman; and brother, Hal McDowell and wife, Ruby, of Asheboro.-Ridge BISCOE-Eric Hubert Bruton, age 92, passed Thursday, October 15, 2009. Graveside service Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro, NC. Born in Biscoe, NC July 12, 1917 to C. L. and Annie Jane Bruton. Survived by his wife Mary Lee Cribb Bruton, a son, Eric, Jr., of Raleigh, and a daughter, Jane Bruton Daughtridge, Oak Island, five grand children, six great - grandchildren and one sister, Ruth Mollman of Asheboro.-Pugh TRINITY-Earl Eugene Davis, Sr. passed Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Funeral services 2:00 pm Sunday, October 18, 2009 at New Heights Baptist Church; Reverend Roger Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born March 7, 1928 in Cumberland County, a son of the late Ira L Davis and Dora Rouse Davis. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret Boggs Davis on April 16, 2007; daughter, Heather Lynnette Davis and four siblings. Survived by three children Earl E. Davis II and wife Kimberly of Archdale, Haven D. Porter and husband Rodney of Trinity, and Holly D. Moore and husband James of Trinity; three sisters Dorothy Blackard of Linden, Myrtle Tew of Linden, and Effie “ Doll” Bill of Hope Mills; grandchildren Connor Davis, Reagan Davis, Hannah Porter, and Leah Porter.-Cumby 10.16.2009 RANDLEMAN — Ella Mae Lewis, age 95, passed Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at her home. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Jim Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Born Sept. 7, 1914, in North Wilksboro, the daughter of Lennie and Minnie Nichols. Preceded in death by her sons, Lewis Albea Jr. and Gilbert Albea. Survived by daughter, Marie Varner of Randleman; 10 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren; sister, Ada McPherson of Asheboro.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Edna Mae Moody Harris, 61, passed Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Services will be private. Native of Randolph County Surviving are son, Ron Harris of Asheboro; mother, Lillie Mae Moody of Jackson Creek; sister, Edith Phillips of Jackson Creek; brother, Ben Wilson Moody of Gastonia.-Ridge 10.17.2009 ASHEBORO-Albert F. Wood, 81, passed Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Celebration of life service Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Asheboro; Dr. John S. Rogers and Rev. Andrew P. Grose officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Winston-Salem; preceded in death by his sister, Ann Swaim. Al was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife, Ellen Sturkie Wood of the home; daughters, Laura Byers and her husband Mike Byers of Asheboro, NC, Elizabeth Price and her husband Bobby Price of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Tate Byers, Lindsay Byers, Morgan Price, and Meredith Price; sister-in-law, Helen Grose and her husband Rev. Andrew P. Grose of Lynchburg, VA.-Pugh SOPHIA-Linda Rebecca Wall, 63, passed October 17, 2009 at Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Mount Gilead United Methodist Church; Reverend Jim Bowen officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Born on April 14, 1946 in High Point to the late Albert Stone and Jessie Lee Scearce Stone, who survives. Preceded in death by an infant sister, Sandra Stone. Surviving are her husband John Lewis Wall Jr. (m. September 4, 1964); two sons, Todd Lewis Wall and Timothy Lee Wall, both of Sophia, her mother, Jessie Stone of Trinity, a sister, Patsy Hege and husband, Roger of Trinity, a brother, Lloyd Stone and wife, Wanda of Archdale, a sister-in-law, Glenda Foster and husband, Frank of High Point, a brother-in-law, Charlie Wall of Trinity and a grandson, Preston Lee Wall.- Cumby ARCHDALE-Annie Lee Jones Lassiter, 87 passed Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Gray Brier Nursing Home. Funeral services Graveside service 11:00 am Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Floral garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 25, 1922 in Guilford County, daughter of the late John Wesley Jones and Allie Mae Hepler Jones. Preceded in death by her husband Benson Lloyd Lassiter in 2006. Survived by one daughter Cheryl Lassiter Poole and husband Larry of Archdale, two grandchildren, Kristi Scott of Archdale and Staff Sgt. Todd Poole and wife Cindy of Biloxi, Mississippi. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, Jackson Scott, John Christian Scott, Tori Poole, Taylor Poole, and Ashton Poole.-Cumby 10.18.2009 RAMSEUR-Johnsie Morgan Brown, 96, passed Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Graveside services at 11 AM Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Pine Rest Cemetery in Robbins; Rev. Charles Lindquist officiating. Native of Moore County. Survivors: sons, William A. Brown and wife Rochelle, of Greensboro, Wayland D. "Booty" Brown and wife Vickie, of Ramseur, grandchildren, Jennifer B. Enter and husband Todd, of Greensboro, William Christopher Brown and wife Catherine, of Charlotte, Winfred Eric Brown, of Greensboro, great grandson, Dylan Christopher Brown, of Charlotte, step-grandchildren, Andy Pate and wife Lisa, of Ararat, Rusty Pate and wife Lynette, of High Point, Mickey Pate and wife Dana, of Asheboro, step- greatgrandchildren, Jamison Pate, Tyler Pate, Courtney Pruitt, Chloe Pate, Colton Pate, Baylie Pate.-Loflin STALEY-Faye Pattishall Carter, 69, passed Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Graveside service Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Staley Cemetery; Rev. Jack Livingston and Rev. Tommy Smith officiating. Native of Chatham County; born May 22, 1940 the daughter of Carlton Moody and Corinne (Carroll) Pattishall. Survived by her husband: Harry Gail Carter and one son, Neil Carter and wife Sherri of Staley, NC; granddaughter, Brynn Carter of Staley, NC; cousins, Patty Hunt of Randleman, NC,; Janie Nance of Liberty, NC, and Baxter Burke of Georgia.-Pugh ASHEBORO-David Andrew Rillo, age 34, passed Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his home. Funeral services Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Balfour Baptist Church; Chaplain Dwight Ayers and Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Survived by his wife, Duwana V. Rillo; step-daughter, Samantha Tubbleville of the home; parents, Jerry and Kathryn Rillo of Candor; brothers, John Rillo of Norman, Paul Rillo of Star; sister, Courtney Rillo of Candor; grandfather, Ronald Chatier of Peru, ME; grandmother, Lorette Rillo of Ellerbe.-Pugh TRINITY-Christina Hutto Wade, 23, passed Oct. 18, 2009, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 12 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2009 at True Gospel Baptist Church, Pastor Rick Shoemaker officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Gilead U.M.C. Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Bradley Wade of the home; daughters, Shayann Wade, Oliveah Wade and Kaylin Wade, all of the home; mother and stepfather, Shirley and Steven Fain of Trinity; father and stepmother, Tommy and Lora Hutto of Trinity; brother, Timothy Hutto of Trinity; grandparents, Ruby and Don Chapman of Asheboro and Albert and Gladys Kinley of Trinity; eight stepbrothers and stepsisters. RANDLEMAN-Randall Lee Cox, Jr., the infant son of Amber Lynn Collins and Randall Lee Cox, Sr. passed Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church; Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Surviving are grandparents, James Bee and Cheryl Lynn Brim, Richard Waldo Collins, Benny Lee and Karen Elizabeth Cox; great-grandparents, Myron and Darlene Coon, Otis and Linda Collins, Eugene and Wilma Secrest and Clyde and Betsy cockman.-Pugh 10.19.2009 ASHEBORO-Rev. James Isaac Cranford, 83, passed Oct. 19, 2009, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Holly Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Liberty; Pastor Jeff Smith, Dr. Danny Penny and the Rev. Mike Ainsworth officiating. Burial will be at the Holly Chapel Pentecostal Holiness church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Victory K. Cranford of the home; daughters, Judy Beane and Katrina Wilson, both of Asheboro; sons, James Vinson Cranford of Asheboro and Kevin Cranford of the home; sisters, Clady Pless of Canton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.-Ridge 10.20.2009 RAMSEUR-Teresa Cheek passed Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at First Pentecostal Church, Asheboro. Burial will follow in the Oakland-McCrary Cemetery, Ramseur. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Winfred Cheek; daughters, Linda Patterson of Asheboro, Teresa Jordan of Randleman, Australia Clay, Bessie Eubanks, Delores Marks, all of Durham; sons, Marvin Goldston of Brooklyn, N.Y., Elworth Cheek, Jesse Cheek, Timothy Cheek, all of Ramseur, Michael Cheek of Asheboro, Jerry Cheek of Fort Bragg, Carlton Cheek of Lillington; sister, Betty Matthews of Ramseur; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.-Kimes 10.21.2009 GREENSBORO-Darrell McDermitt “Mack” Lewis passed Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral services 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship. Burial will follow in Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Surviving are wife, Alice Lewis of the home; sons, Charles Surgeon, James Surgeon, Barry Black, all of Greensboro, Brian Lewis of Hampton, Va.; sister, Brenda Wheeler of Greensboro; brothers, Richard Lewis of Charlotte, Dr. James Lewis of Durham, Bobby Lewis of Greensboro; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.- Hargett Maude Lee Wheeler Hill, 89, passed Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro. Funeral Services 2 pm Friday, October 23, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseurl Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Chatham County; preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hill. Survivors: daughters, Novie Elizabeth Hill Bray, of Randleman; Doris Hill York and Blanche Ora Hill Cavender, both of Franklinville; Emily Jane Hill Owens, of Farmer; Dorothy Mae Hill Brim, of Asheboro, sons, Cecil Ray Hill, of Randleman; Jimmy Gary Hill, of Asheboro; David Jerome Hill, of Farmer; Jack Martin Gray, of Randleman, sister, Swannie Looper, of Asheboro, brother, Jack Wheeler, of Bynum, twenty-nine grandchildren, forty-nine great grandchildren, thirteen great great grandchildren-Loflin ASHEBORO-Arthur Harrison (Sam) Hoover, 84, passed Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Wayne Pugh and the Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on June 20, 1925, the son of the late Lewis and Annie Rogers Hoover. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Craven Hoover in 1991. Surviving are his daughter and her husband, Patsy and Odis Hunt of Asheboro; son and his wife, Steve and Barbara Hoover of Star; son, Monroe Hoover of Asheboro; daughter and her husband, Ann and Clint Collins of Greensboro; twin brother, Oscar Hoover of Asheboro; sister, Lucinda Ball of Asheboro; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.-Ridge MAIDEN- Hilda Rose Brady Harmon, age 68, passed Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Memorial service Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Burke Mortuary Chapel in Maiden; Rev. Ted Parks officiating. Born July 28, 1941 in Randolph County, daughter of the late Clarence Page Brady and the late Eunice Inez Ferguson Brady. Preceded in death by a brother, Hoyle L. Brady. Survivors include; one son, Clarence Brady and wife, Tammy, of Asheboro; sisters, Gracie Morgan and Linda Dunlap of the home; two grandchildren, C.J. and Paige Brady of Asheboro; one nephew, Michael Dunlap and wife, Beth of Wake Forest; one aunt, Bertha Miller of Asheboro; four great-nephews and one great-niece; three special friends, Michelle Dunlap, Gerry Tully and Margaret Smith.-Burk WILMINGTON-John Paul Allen Jr., passed Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Leland; Rev. Dwight Jenkins officiating. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are wife, Peggy Ann McDaniel Allen; daughter, Katherine Hardie; sons, Keith Allen and John P. Allen III, both of Leland; sisters, Judy King and Georgia Maness, all of Star, Linda Sue Overton of Biscoe; three granddaughters. 10.22.2009 HIGH POINT-Joe Henry Clay, 71 passed Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral services 11 am Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale; Reverend Randall W. Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. Born November 20, 1937 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Luther Clay and Fannie Wilson Clay. Preceded in death by a daughter Patty Jo Clay, a brother Frank Clay and a sister Cordie Fink. Survived by his wife Patsy Craven Clay (m. December 20, 1959 )of the home and two children, Michael Ray Clay of Clemson, SC and Randall Wayne Clay and wife Stacey of Piedmont, SC. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Amanda Clay, Christopher Clay, Jennifer Clay, Nicholas Clay and a sister Naomi Patterson of Kannapolis and a brother Luther Ray Clay of Landis.-Cumby GREENSBORO-Arthur Wayne Cheek, 76, passed Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at Forest Lawn Cemetery; Pastor Brent Thomas and Pastor Charles Howell officiating. Native of Randolph County, son of the late Arthur Grady Cheek and Sara Florence Bray Cheek. Preceded in death a brother, Virgil Cheek. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary E. Cheek, of the home; sons, Eric Cheek of Greensboro and John and wife, Tina, of Greenville, S.C.; two daughters, Bonita Duluc and husband, Rafael, of Charlotte and Laurie O'leary and husband, Sean, also of Charlotte; five grandchildren, John, Ava, and Mauren, of Charlotte and Jonathon and Katelyn of Greenville, South Carolina. Forbis 10.23.2009 ASHEBORO-Joan Woodell, 67, passed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home; Rev. Sue Flippin officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Moore County, preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Woodell and Bobby Heaton Sr. Surviving are daughters, Mary “Chris” Everwine and Terry Bowman, both of Siler City; sons, Jeff Lautzenheiser of Braselton, Ga., Bobby Wayne Heaton Jr. of Siler City; sister, Dixie of Leaf River, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren.-Smith&Buckner ASHEBORO-Clarence Junior “Mickey” Trevathan, 83, passed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Carolina House of Asheboro. No services. Born September 3, 1926 in Wilson, NC, son of Thomas and Ona Davis. Trevathan. -Pugh ASHEBORO-Lola Darlene Russell Whitney, 53, passed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Hinkle Hospice House, Lexington. Graveside services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. Native of Onslow County, NC. Survivors include her son, Richard Jerald Whitney, of Asheboro; mother, Betty L. Russell, of Asheboro, sisters, Toni Ann Russell, of Asheboro, Jacqueline Russell Bisher, of Asheboro; brother, Sidney Dwight Russell, of Asheboro.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Lena Annie Latham Goins, 86, passed Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Hinkle Hospice Home, Lexington. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at West Asheboro Baptist Church; Rev. Sam Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery. Born March 29, 1923, in Morganton, N.C., daughter of the late Russell and Alice Misseldine Latham. Preceded in death by her son, Steve E. Goins. Survivors include her daughter, Janet G. Ward and husband, John, of Denton; sons, Danny T. Goins of Manson, N.C., Craig A. Goins and wife, Rachel, of Asheboro, Lennie L. Goins and wife, Dee Dee, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Daniel Ward, April Jones, Jennifer Goins, Anthony Goins, Emily Goins, Austin Goins, Nathan Small, Amanda Small, Angela Cagle, Elizabeth Goins, D.J. Goins, Tyre Goins, Tiffany Marley, Michael Poindexter; 17 great-grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Ervin Ray Richardson, age 86, passed Friday, October 23, 2009, at his home. Funeral service Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Charles Moses, the Rev. Mark C. Beane and Junior Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Banah and Zellar Richardson; brother, Otis Richardson and half-sister, Edith Maness. Survived by his wife, Lucille Shaw Richardson of the home; son and his wife, Gary Richardson and Janet, daughter and her husband, Teresa Tatum and Ronnie, son and his wife, Tim Richardson and Lora, all of Asheboro; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Bertie Strider of Asheboro; brother and his wife, Winfred Richardson and Christine of Asheboro; brother and his wife, Roger Richardson and Maxine of Troy, N.C.; sister and her husband, Yvonne Hurley and Charles of Asheboro.-Pugh ASHEBORO- Fairy Simmons Britt, 72, passed Friday, October 23, 2009. Graveside service 2 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Flint Hill Christian Church Cemetery. -Phillips MISSOURI CITY, Texas-Edna Harrelson Loflin Wiles, 91, of Missouri City, Texas, passed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Sugar Land, Texas. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, TX; Pastor Mark Choate officiating. Burial will follow in Morton Cemetery. Born July 23, 1918, in Asheboro, N.C., to Levi Harrelson and Ollie Elizabeth Millikan. She died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Sugar Land, Texas. Preceded in death by her first husband, James Turner Loflin; by her second husband, Paul Wiles; and by her sister, Charlotte Earl. Survivors include son, James T. Loflin of Akin, S.C.; daughter, Patricia Chandler and husband, Earl, of Missouri City, Texas; three grandchildren, Ann E. Adkins and husband, Chris, of Dallas, Texas, Joy Chandler and Becky Luetkemeyer, and Richard Chandler and wife, Crystal, of Mount Pleasant, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Raymond of Asheboro, N.C.; four brothers, all of Asheboro, N.C., Charles Harrelson and wife, Thelma, Gurney Harrelson and wife, Phyllis, Bobby Harrelson and wife, Jean, and Billy Harrelson and wife, Peggy; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.-Garmany 10.24.2009 TRINITY-Walter Lee Ashe, 75, passed Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral Services 11:00am Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of High Point; Rev. Dr. Jim Wilson officiating. Internment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born May 1, 1934 in Hayesville, NC, son of the late Otis Ashe and Rosie Hooper Ashe. Preceded in death by his fatherl two brothers, James Ashe and Sammy Cody. Surviving is his spouse Nell Shook Ashe (m.September 13, 1954); his mother, Rosie Hooper Ashe; a son Walter Patrick Ashe of Trinity, NC, four daughters Cynthia A. Dockery and husband Sam of Hattiesburg, MS, Wanda L. Ashe of Trinity, NC, Teresa A. Teague and husband Fred of High Point, NC, and Sabrina A. Lewallen and husband Mike of Trinity, NC; seven grandchildren: Kelly Whitehart, Jason Ashe, Melissa Ashe, Nicole Louya, Bridgette Louya, Trevor Lewallen and Kayla Lewallen; a sister, Linda Rabon and husband Hal of Marion NC; three brothers, Kenneth Ashe and wife Ruby of Marion NC, Clyde Cody and wife Eleanor of Lexington NC and Glen Cody and wife Audrey of Kings Mountain NC ; four great grandchildren; a sister in law, Gladys Ashe of Marion NC; and a family friend, Cathy Williams.-Cumby REIDSVILLE-Jan Craig Moffitt, 68, passed Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Penn Nursing Center. Memorial services 3 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. Native of Asheboro, N.C., son of the late Eugene B. and Alene Andrews Moffitt. Preceded in death by a half brother, Brandon Moffitt. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Grace Blair Moffitt, of the home; brother, Tommy Moffitt and wife, Pat, of Asheboro; sister, Ann M. Traynham and husband, Earle, of Jacksonville, Fla.; step mother, Janet Miller of New London; two nephews and a niece.-Citty TRINITY-Edith Wilson Shelar, 79, passed Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the GrayBrier Nursing Center. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th at Trinity Baptist Church; Rev. Steve Smith and Rev. Bobby Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 10, 1930 in Richmond County, daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Dora Goins Wilson. Preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Ann Shelar. Surviving is her spouse Bernie Shelar (m. On June 23, 1949) four children, Sandy D. Hine and husband, Mike, of Trinity, Charles W. Shelar and wife, Debra, of High Point, Debbie S. Smith of Trinity, and B. Dale Shelar of Trinity; two sisters, Eleanor Peace and Betty Lamb, both of Thomasville; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.-Cumby STATESVILLE-Lucy Neil Hill Hawkins, 77, passed Saturday, October 24, 2009, at her residence in Statesville. Funeral services at Troutman Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Burial will be at Iredell Memorial Park; Rev. David Troutman officiating. Born February 27, 1932 in Randolph County to the late Dalton L. and Martha Sawyer Hill. Preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Dowd and two brothers, Raymond and Herman Hill. Survived by her husband, Oren Dale Hawkins, Sr.; two sons, Keith E. (Pat) Hawkins and Oren Dale (Renee) Hawkins, Jr.; a daughter, Vanessa Hawkins (Alan) Horne; six grandchildren, Heather H. (David) Hughes, Hannah H. (Preston) Taylor, Marie H. Adams, Stephanie H. (John) Mandarini, Kenny (Molly) Clark and Nesa Cole; one sister, Opal Helmsteller; one brother, Joe Hill; and nine great grandchildren.-Troutman 10.25.2009 ASHEBORO-Roxanna Selkregg Pace passed Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Chapel Hill. Memorial service Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro. Born in Washington D.C. on Jan. 19, 1920, to Marion and Edwin Selkregg, Roxanna White Selkregg. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence Hickman Pace (m. 1948). Survived by her brothers, James Selkregg and William Selkregg; and her children, Becky Pace of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Jim Pace of Raleigh and his son, Alex, of Goldsboro and Pam Pace Heavner and her husband, Jim, of Chapel Hill. 10.26.2009 GREENSBORO-Ray L. Jordan, age 88, passed Monday, October 26, 2009 at Clapp's Nursing Center. Funeral services Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church; Elder Kenneth Key and Elder Ted Morton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Star, NC on August 24, 1921. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Nora Jordan, brother, Everette Jordan and sister, Alma Lowdermilk. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois Jordan; daughters, Gail Kellam and her husband Ken, Golda Patterson and her husband Jim; sons, Mike Jordan and Mark Jordan, grandsons, Jason Patterson and his wife Sabrina, Jarod Kellam and his wife Jennifer, Jeremy Patterson and his wife Pam, Phillip Kellam, Matthew Jordan, Andrew Jordan; great grandsons, Nathan and Owen Kellam and twin great granddaughters; brother, Harold Jordan; sister, Grace Hill; many nieces and nephews.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Carl Ivan Stevens, 93, passed October 26, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Jamestown United Methodist Church; Rev. Dr. Gary Royals and the Rev. Jim Watford. Entombment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum. Born May 17, 1916 in Columbus, Ohio. to the late Joseph and Jemiah Stevens. Preceded in death by three brothers Leslie, Robert and Marvin and one sister Caroline. Surviving are his wife Edith Helen Tallent (m.February 18, 1945 ); three sons, James and wife Carolyn of Archdale, Larry & wife Betty of Trinity and Tim and wife Janet of Archdale. Six grandchildren, Peter Stevens and wife Jennifer of Trinity, Susi S. Hudson and husband Brad of Thomasville, Bradley Stevens of Trinity, Tami Stevens of Raleigh, Danielle S. Hogan and husband Brian of Thomasville and Jennifer Stevens of Archdale. Four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jessica and Madelynne Stevens and Riley Hudson. Two Step- grandchildren, Jeffery Beck and wife, Linda of Clyde. NC, Sherrie Gerringer and husband Brian of High Point. Two Step-great-grandchildren, Casey Gerringer and Taylor Beck. One brother, Walter and wife Patricia of West Palm Beach, FL. Carl was loved by a host of nieces and nephews.-Cumby REIDSVILLE-Curtis Leroy Hilliard, Jr., 50, passed Monday, October 26, 2009 at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville. Memorial Services will be 6 PM Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur; Rev. Russell Chrisco officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: fiancee, Cindy Sneed, of the home, sons, Brian Curtis Hilliard, of High Point; Matthew Lane Hilliard, of Burlington, sisters Karen H. Millikan, of Denton; Christie H. Beane, of Franklinville-Loflin 10.27.2009 FRANKLINVILLE-Bonnie Little Caudle, 86, passed Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Triad Care & Rehabilitative Center. Funeral service Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Bethany United Methodist Church; Rev. Russell Brownworth and Ken Dornhecker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Caudle. Survived by daughters: Angela Bunting, and her husband, Billy of Franklinville; Rebecca Dornhecker , and her husband, Ken of Burleson, TX; son: Wayne Caudle, and his wife, Deborah of Franklinville; 7 grandchildren;4 great grandchildren; brother: Ronald Little, and his wife, Edith of Franklinville.-Pugh TRINITY-Catherine “Cathie” White Honeycutt, 55, passed October 27, 2009, at the High Point Regional Hospital Cancer Center. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Trindale Community Church.-Cumby GREENSBORO-Rev. Raymond Hebert Shoffner passed Tuesday October 27, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Jerusalem United Holy Church in Reidsville; Pastor Mary Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot of Guilford Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survivors are: beloved wife of 18 years, Rev. Erline Hairston Shoffner of the home; five stepchildren; 27 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; one sister, Alvenia S. Cheek of Liberty; two brothers, Percy Shoffner and spouse, Jean of Liberty, Robert Shoffner of Greensboro; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.-Johnson& Sons ASHEBORO-James Theodore “Ted” Brown, 71, [/b] passed Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.-Pugh ASHEBORO-John Benjamin “Benny” Carter, 52, passed Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at his home. Memorial services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro; Rev. Alvin Powell officiating. Native of Asheboro. Surviving are daughter, Nicki Wilson of Asheboro; mother, Betty Carter of Asheboro; two grandchildren; brothers, Steve Carter, Darrell Carter, Mark Carter, Clark Carter, Ed Carter, Andy Carter, Carl Carter, all of Asheboro.-Pugh 10.28.2009 RANDLEMAN-Jasper Ray Jenkins, Jr., 70, passed Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at his home. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Ray Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born on July 14, 1939, in Guilford County, son of the late Jasper Jenkins, Sr. and Pearl Jackson Jenkins. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia C. Jenkins, of the home; daughters, Melissa C. Brigman and husband, Eddie, of Asheboro, Pam H. Gwynn and husband, Jessie, of Elon College; sons, Barry Ray Jenkins and wife, Laura, of Greensboro, Bo Houff and wife, Beth, of Lewisville, Darrin Houff, of Asheboro; sister, Celia Davis, of Greensboro; brother, Sidney M. Jenkins and wife, Jano, of McLeansville; grandchildren, Cydney Jenkins, Stone Jenkins; and his four beloved Shih-Tzus, Buffy, Chelsea, Ginger and Tiffany.-Ridge RANDLEMAN-William Howard Rollins, 81, passed Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. Funeral Services 2 PM Saturday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur; Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survivors: wife, Rose Anglemyer Rollins, of the home, daughter, Kathy Richardson, of Atlanta, Ga., son, Walter Rollins, of El Dorado, Tx., sister, Edith Teague, of Winston-Salem, step-daughters, Janet Downing and Joyce Williams, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six step- grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Andrew Lee “Andy” Beaver, age 28, passed Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Funeral services Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Wayne Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Survived by his mother, Charlene Kidd; father and stepmother, Ronnie and Teresa Beaver; and brothers, Chase Beaver and Tyler Beaver, all of Asheboro, N.C.; aunts, Jo Ann Beaver of Asheboro, N.C., Sherry Carter of Grand Island, Fla.; and several cousins.-Pugh 10.29.2009 10.30.2009 STALEY-Wheatley Coble McClenon, 89, passed Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Carolina Commons in Greensboro. Funeral service Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Edwards Grove Baptist Church in Liberty; Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant and the Rev. Arnold Barton officiating. Burial will be in Amos Grove Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert McClenon. Surviving are daughter, Deborah McClenon Staley; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Delmar L. Dawson, 86, passed Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Private service will be held. Native of Clay County, West Virginia. Surviving are wife, Mary “Sue” Henderson Dawson; sisters, Lucille Bowe of St. Mary’s, W.Va., Alice Vance of Cleveland, Ohio, Anna Byrge of LaFolette, Tenn.-Pugh SNEADS FERRY- Nancy Catherine Cagle, 72, passed Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove; Rev. Darren Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Whynot Cemetery, Seagrove. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Bobby Cagle of the home; son, Eric Cagle of Sneads Ferry; daughter, Paulann Page of Sneads Ferry; sister, Susan King of Seagrove; brothers, Roger Cagle, Gerald Cagle, both of Seagrove, Joseph Cagle of Lynchburg, Va., Benny Cagle of Anderson, S.C.-Phillips 10.31.2009 LIBERTY-Terry Franklin Turner, 59, passed Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at his residence. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Liberty; Rev. Tim Friar officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his parents, Connie F. and Betty Brinkley Turner, and brother, Jeff Turner. Surviving are wife, Vicky Smith Turner of the home; daughter, Lori Ann Turner of the home; son, Josh F. Turner and wife, Tracy, of Liberty; sisters, Peggy Turner, Denise Teague, both of Liberty; brothers, Jody Turner of Staley, David Turner of Denton; grandchildren, Grayson Turner, Seth Turner, Alex Turner.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Kenneth Lee Simmons, 76, passed Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at his home Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro; Pastor J.C. Miles officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Roanoke, Va. Surviving are wife, Barbara Ryder Simmons of the home; daughters, Tammy Sue Lowe of Franklinville, Dreama Rahimipour of Charlotte, Jennifer S. Duncan of Asheboro; sons, Larry Eugene Simmons of Asheville, Kenneth Lee Simmons Jr. of Asheboro; sisters, Pauline Thurman, Patricia Ann Nichols, both of Roanoke, Va., Emma Jean Lucas of Ramseur, Barbara Alice Martin of Asheboro; 11 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren.-Ridge RAMSEUR-Patty Cheek Dixon, 73, passed Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Pleasant Cross Christian Church, Asheboro; Rev. Adrian Pugh and the Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, Randall R. Dixon of the home; sons, Mark R. Dixon of Asheboro, Kyle D. Dixon of Franklinville; sister, Linda Hunt of Franklinville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.-Loflin ARCHDALE-Mark Kent Darr, passed October 31, 2009 at his home. Memorial service 3:00 pm Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Archdale United Methodist Church; Rev. Stuart Noell and Rev. Harold Shives officiating. Private inurnment at Floral Garden Memorial Park on a later date. Born May 22, 1959 in High Point, a son of the late George Jesse Darr and Beulah Ruth Loury Darr. Preceded in death by a brother Fleet Darr and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors included his wife Peggy Darr of the home; mother Beulah Darr of Archdale; daughter Sherry Edinger and husband Michael of Thomasville; son Justin Darr of the home; two sisters Liz Faulkner and husband Dave of High Point and Stephanie Hedrick and husband Chris of Lincolnton; two grandchildren Nicholas and Lauren Edinger; two nephews Zachary and Morgan Saunders.-Cumby