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/ 11.1.2008 ASHEBORO-James “Jimmy” Russell Rehe, 69, passed Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at his home.No services. Born on May 13, 1939 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Surviving are wife, Joan S. Rehe of the home; daughter, Lisa Barton of Warren, Mich.; sons, Ronald Paul Sandor and wife, Glady, of Westland, Mich., Jeffrey Brian Sandor of Ferndale, Mich.; grandchildren, Jessica Patterson, Mark Patterson, Kasey Barton, Ryan Barton; great-grandchildren, Noah Patterson, Brianna Johnston, Amy Lee; brother, John Paul Rehe of Center Line, Mich.; sister, Marsha Ann Brown and husband, Michael, of Troy, Mich.; nieces, Melissa Brown and fianc/, Adam, of Ohio, Samantha Brown of Michigan; nephew, Brandon Brown of Troy, Mich.; and special friends, Bill and Wilma Mollman of Asheboro.-Ridge SOPHIA-John Franklin Wall, 85, passed Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2008, at his residence. Wake: Monday, November 3, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m at the funeral home. Funeral services Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Sophia Baptist Church; Rev. Bill Barnes and the Rev. Elwood Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point. Born February 10, 1923, in Davidson County, N.C., a son of Samuel Franklin and Mae Wall. Surviving are his wife Mary Grace Small (m. On July 5, 1940); daughter, Mrs. Judy Carolyn Dean and husband, Lindsay, of Trinity; a son, Edward Franklin Wall and his wife, Teresa, of Sophia; grandchildren, Lisa Wall, Lauren Dean Westmoreland, Dale Wall, Arlyn Wall, Debbie Dean and Chad Landreth; great-grandchildren, Lindsay Walker, Paula Walker, Chase Westmoreland, Tyler Wall and Hayley Landreth.-JC Green 11.2.2008 ASHEBORO — Gretchen G. Hayes, passed Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Covenant Christian Church. Surviving are children, Vivian Hughes of Kinston, Ladene Hayes of Thomasville, Wyonia Davis and Grant Hayes II, both of Kinston, Laverne Hayes of Asheboro and Annette Hayes of Lusby, Md.; sisters, Elizabeth Ruffin and Betty Cooper; brothers, Sal Gladden, Leotis Gladden, Henry Gladden and Tommy Gladden; 18 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren.-Gailes FRANKLINVILLE- Nancy Louise Wall Fletcher, 62, passed Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Funeral services 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Randleman Church of God; Rev. Troy Wilhelm and the Rev. Lee Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, born Oct. 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Graves Wall. Survivors include her daughters, Maria F. Cooper Owens, of the home, Gwen F. Sheets and husband, Eric, of Trinity; sisters, Alice W. Chaney Ireland and husband, Randy, Barbara W. Britt Black, Carolyn W. Garner and husband, Phillip, Wanda W. Barnes Morgan and husband, Tommy, all of Franklinville; grandchildren, Bryce Cooper and wife, Charlene, Dillion Owens, Hunter Sheets, Blake Sheets; great-grandchild, Brianna Cooper.-Ridge RAMSEUR- Blanch Goff Cecil, 100, passed Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Universal Healthcare. Wake: 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home in Pleasant Garden. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Forbis & Dick Pleasant Garden Chapel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park; Rev. Rex Pollard officiating. Born on April 5, 1908, in Saluda County, S.C., to the late Joe and Alice McGee Goff. Preceded in death by husband, Claude L. Cecil; daughter, Jewell Cox; son-in-law, Omurl Adams; sister, Effie Warren; brother, Lewis Goff. Survivors include sons, David Cecil and wife, Martha, Edward Lee Cecil and wife, Mary, Neil Cecil and wife, Helen; daughter, Faye Adams; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren.- Forbis & Dick Funeral Home. 11.3.2008 ASHEBORO-Doris Yates Bridges, 73, passed Monday, November 3, 2008, at Carolina House, Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:30 until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Graveside services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park; Charles Reeder officiating. Native of Davidson County, born November 6, 1934, the daughter of the late Jewel and Clyde Yates. Survivors include her husband, W. Carlton Bridges, of Asheboro; daughter, Carolyn Bridges Craven, of Asheboro; son, William C. Bridges, Jr. and wife, Therisa, of Mooresville, NC; sister, Barbara Yates Hardister, of Concord; grandchildren, Michael Thompson, Zachery Thompson, Hannah Hauck and husband, Erik, Cody A. Bridges, Brittany Bridges and Amber Bridges.-Ridge PLEASANT GARDEN-Ardis Ann Griffith, 76, passed Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.-Pugh 11.4.2008 RAMSEUR-Emmanuel Isley, passed Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Oakland Baptist Church. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Oakland Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oakland-McCrary Cemetery in Ramseur. Surviving are wife, Joann Isley of the home; sons, Emmanuel “Keith” Isley, Dwight “Eddie” Isley and Bruce Isley; daughters, Shelby Isley, Pebble Isley and Desiree Isley; brother, David Isley of Ramseur; sisters, Myrtle Kimes of Liberty, Rossetta Wright and Sarah Spinks, both of Ramseur; 10 grandchildren.-Kimes RANDLEMAN-Theron Augusta Burrow, 78, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Memorial service is Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Richard Hill officiating. Native of Randolph County Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Carvey and Mattie Vestal Burrows, sisters, Hazel Burrow and Frances Richardson, brothers, Lester and Wilbur Burrows and grandson, Jeremy Jason Burrows. Survived by his wife, Gladys Lee Furr Burrows; daughter, Penny Burrows of Badin Lake, NC; son, Jimmy Burrows of Randleman, NC; grandchildren, Caleb Seth Burrows, Amber Michelle Thompson; great grandchildren, Kellan Jason Burrows, Maggie Michelle Thompson, William Phillip Thompson; sisters, Ruth Maness of Virginia, Geneve Callicutt of Franklinville, NC, Betty Lou Spivey of Randleman, NC; brothers, Henry Carvey Burrow, Jr. of Randleman, NC, James Burrow of Mississippi.-Pugh LIBERTY-Ronnie Thomas Jackson, 53, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Funeral is 11 AM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church; Rev. Doug Miller and Rev. Alanda Harris officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Native of Lee County, surviving are wife Susan Carter Jackson; step-daughters Angela Burkholder and Sherri McDowell, both of Asheboro. Mother, Emma Jean Thomas Jackson, of Purlear. Brother, Richard Jackson, of Purlear and sisters, Linda Hopkins, of Wilkesboro; Tammy Langdon, of Sanford. Five grandchildren.-Loflin RAMSEUR-William Otis Ward, 90, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at his residence. Wake: 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Funeral is 2:30 pm, Friday November 7, 2008 at Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church; Rev. A. J. Kendrick officiating. Burial in the Deep River Baptist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his son, Roger Ward. Surviving are his wife, Lonna Phillips Ward, of the home. Son, Phillip Ray Ward and his wife, Faye, of Ramseur. Daughter, Cheryl Ward Wrenn and her husband, Tim, of Franklinville. Brother, Robert Ward, of Liberty. Sisters, Mary McAtee, of Newbury Park, Ca.; Rebecca Magruder, of Lynchburg, Va. Daughter in-law, Reba Ward, of Ramseur. Grandchildren, Neil Ward; Bill Ward and his wife, Tracie; Terri Saunders and her husband, Tommy; Tammie Webster; Tony Ward; William Scotton; Michelle Scotton-Caviness; Dawn Caviness and her husband, Michael. Great Grandchildren, Derek Saunders and his wife, Melissa; Deanna Saunders; Adia Caviness; Aiden Caviness; Leighanna Ward; Lindsey Hutto-Loflin STALEY-Beulah Murray Williams, 91, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral is 11 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2008 Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery; Rev. Larry Martin officiating. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are daughters, Norma Jean Williams, of Staley; Carol Kidd, of Glen Allen, Virginia. Sister, Ethel Hicks, of Staley. One grandchildren- Loflin 11.5.2008 ASHEBORO-Gladys Branson Thornburg, 88, passed Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Wake: Pugh Funeral Home 1-3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. J. Harold Hammond and the Rev. Joe Conley officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Val Thornburg. Surviving are sisters, Mary Ellen Branson Pike and Rebecca H. Hurley, both of Asheboro; brother, Larry Hinshaw of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Irene Smith Hall, 94, passed Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Oakhurst Baptist Church; Dr. Richard Crider officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of King; preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Hall, and her daughter, Wanda Hall. Survived by her sons, Bob Hall and his wife, Glenda Hall, of Leavenworth, Kan., Kerry Hall and his wife, Doris, of Asheboro; daughter, Teresa Salley and her husband, Rickey, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Rod and Judith Hall, Scott Hall, Nathan and Kristi Hall, Ira and Rita Hall, Amanda Salley and Brandon Absher, James and Becca Salley, Mollie and Terry Kinney; 16 great-grandchildren.-Pugh 11.6.2008 ASHEBORO- Mary Miles Berry, 84, passed Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Lee Lautenschleger officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Franklinville; preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Berry. Surviving are sisters, Helen Steed and Jewel Wallace, both of Asheboro.-Pugh DENTON-Betty Jane Hill Goodman, 78, passed Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. Services will be private. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Harry K. Goodman. Surviving are son, Dennis A. Goodman of Indian Trail; sisters, Minnie Maness and Mary Strickland, both of Asheboro; brothers, J. B. Hill and Jim Hill, both of Asheboro, Fred Hill of Pleasant Garden; one granddaughter.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Susan Elizabeth Freeman Bossong, passed Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. Funeral service 2:30 p.m Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church; Reverends Michael Holder, Susan Mitchell and John Ogburn officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Jan. 24, 1934, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Alton Brooks Freeman of Randleman. Survived by husband, Charlie Bossong; two children; Brooks Freeman Bossong and his wife, Catherine, of Winston-Salem, and Elizabeth Julian Bossong Russell and her husband, Ward, of Asheboro. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Avery, Mallory, and Brooks Bossong; Ward, George, and Camille Russell; and Emma, Rachel, and Kate Bossong of Chattanooga, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her sons, Charles George Bossong and Samuel Lorenz Bossong, and her brother, Alton Brooks Freeman Jr.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE- Jimmy Ralph Presnell, 56, passed Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel; Jeff Buckles and Barry Presnell officiating. Born March 24, 1952, in Banner Elk, to Pauline Rominger Presnell and the late Ralph Presnell. Survived by; his wife, Lisa Bray Presnell; his mother, Pauline Rominger Presnell of Ramseur; four sons, Jimmy Wayne Presnell and wife, Audrey, of Staley, Christopher Lowery and David Presnell, both of the home, and Richard Barnes of Liberty; three daughters, Vickie Hicks and husband, Richard, and Barbara Presnell, all of Ramseur, and Jamie Presnell of the home; four grandchildren, Richard, Sherry, Sarah and Joshua Hicks; five brothers, Barry Presnell and wife, Shelia, of Liberty, Kenneth Presnell and wife, Jane, of Siler City, Jerry Presnell of Seagrove, Ray Presnell of Asheboro, and Michael Presnell and wife, Sandy, of Ramseur; and four sisters, Kay Stanley and husband, James, of Ramseur, Linda Barnes of Franklinville, Connie Joyce of Asheboro, and Joyce Baldwin and husband, Larry, of Ramseur.-Austin & Barnes Funeral Home SOPHIA-Sandra Conley Gentry, age 67, passed Thursday, Nov. 6th, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Funeral services 2 pm Sunday, November 9, 2008 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service of Archdale; Reverend Roger Porter officiating. Born on January 5, 1941 to Mr. & Mrs. Edwin & Opal Conley in Ashland, KY. Survivors include her husband Glofpheus Chandler Gentry Sr. and her three sons: Chandler of Randleman, Wendell of Archdale, and Brandon of Thomasville; daughter-in-laws: Dawn, Crystal, & Faith; Grandchildren: Clayton , Christopher, Luke , Autumn, and Megan; three sisters and one brother: Marlene Zawol, Delores Bowman, Edwin Conley Jr., and Barsha Thompson.-Cumby 11.7.2008 ROBBINS-Lloyd Douglas Kennedy, 40, passed Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral service 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Providence Chapel Church; Rev. James Mashburn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Kimberly Kennedy of the home; son, Jackie Kennedy of Lakeview; daughter, Tarra Kennedy, Katie Kennedy, both of Lakeview; stepchildren, Jessica Gill of High Falls, Clayton Thomas Gill of California, Vanessa Gill, Brice Dowd, both of the home; mother, Mary Belle Kennedy of High Falls; brother, James Kennedy of High Falls; sister, Lisa Beasley of Robbins; two grandchildren.-Kennedy ASHEBORO- Wade Rufus “Buddy” Cranford, 61, passed Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: Sunday, November 9th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral Monday, November 10th at 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Perry Brown and Doug McCannon officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Born May 13, 1947 in Asheboro, NC the son of Colon and Bessie Harrelson Cranford. Native of Randolph, survived by his wife, Martha Alice Davis Cranford of Asheboro, NC; one son: Brian Keith Cranford and his wife Chrissy of Cherryville, NC; Grandson, Christopher Brian Cranford of Cherryville, NC; sister: Elaine Hill of Asheboro, NC and brother: Mike Cranford of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Sadie Mofitt, 99, passed Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Randolph Health and Rehab Center. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at McCrary Chapel United Methodist Church in Ramseur; Rev. Timothy Fitzerald and former pastor, the Rev. Roger Green, officiating. Burial will be at Shady Grove Cemetery. Native of Chatham County. Surviving are daughter, Cora J. Luther of the home; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 65 great-great- grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild. -Gailes 11.8.2008 ARCHDALE-Robert Ellis Turner, age 84, passed Saturday, November 8th at his residence. Funeral service 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Reverend Tim Huffman officiating. Native of Pennsylvania, born March 9th, 1924 son of the late Robert Turner and the late Jennie Watts Turner. Preceded in death by his wife Lois Lawrence Turner who died May 11th, 2000. Surviving are his daughter, Carol Lois Gammons of Trinity; his son, Larry Robert Turner, Sr. of Archdale; his sister, Annetta Scott and her husband Parmer of Ocala, Florida; four grandchildren, Robert Peace and his wife Tammy of Thomasville, Richard Peace and his wife Delta of Franklinville, Larry R. Turner, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Trinity and Jennie A. Stevens of Trinity and twelve great- grandchildren.Cumby LIBERTY-Joe Ben Duncan, 70, passed Saturday, November 08, 2008 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral is 2 pm Monday, November 10, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur; Rev. Bud Rowe officiating. Burial in Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Surry County; surviving are wife, Lorene Chandler Duncan; sons, Danny Duncan, of Cedar Falls; Robert Duncan, of Asheboro; Dale Duncan, of Whitsett. Brothers, James Duncan, of Lansing; Mike Duncan, of Winston-Salem; Bobby Duncan, of King. Sisters, Doris Samms, Shirley Marshall, both of Pinnacle; Nancy Woods, of Reidsville; Katherine Hill, of King. Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.- Loflin 11.9.2008 SEAGROVE-Jesse Bryce Auman Sr., 83, passed Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Asbury Baptist Church; Rev. Joshua Hughes and the Rev. Clay Davis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Montgomery County. Surviving are his wife, Ferrell Auman of the home; daughter, Fay Jordan of Asheboro; sons, Jesse Bryce Auman, Jr. of Sevierville, Tenn., Steven Kelly Auman of Granite Quarry, Larry Gene Auman of Oak Island; brother, Fletcher Auman of Seagrove; sisters, Mabel Yow of Seagrove, Frances Lee of Asheboro; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.-Phillips TROY- Arlie B. (A.B.) Freeman Jr., 73, passed Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at his home. Wake: Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 11. 2008. Funeral service2 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Troy Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. Neil Pressley officiating. Burial will be in Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Virginia (Jenny) Callicutt Freeman of the home; daughters, Ann F. Greene and Jane F. Lynthacum, both of Troy; son, Donald Wayne Freeman of Southport; sisters, Verlie Hogan of Troy, Edith Thompson of Rockingham; five grandchildren.-Pugh-Troy 11.10.2008 SEAGROVE-Earnest Ray Singleton, 67, passed Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Pastor John Leviner and Pastor Mark Strickland. Burial will be at New Hope Memorial Gardens in Asheboro. Native of Vance County. Surviving are wife, Linda Singleton of the home; daughter, Sylvia Morgan of Seagrove; son, Steve Singleton of Broken Arrow, Okla.; stepdaughter, Missy Barker of Siler City; stepson, Mark Newberry of Siler City; sister, Frances Smith of Rock Hill, S.C.; brother, Jerry Singleton of York, S.C.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.- Ridge LIBERTY- Frances Butler McKinney, 80, passed Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church; Rev. Tim Friar and the Rev. Wayne Dunn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Joseph “Joe” McKinney. Surviving are sisters, Vallie Ray, Virginia Fonzo, Margaret Cheek, all of Liberty; stepchildren, Steve McKinney and Debbie Jo Chapman.-Loflin 11.11.2008 TRINITY-Jessie “Myrt” McMahan Seawell Stacy, 76, passed Nov. 11, 2008, at Westchester Manor. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008 in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery; Rev. Thurman Jenkins officiating. Born Nov. 24, 1931, in Macon County, a daughter to Raleigh and Ella Grant McMahan. Surviving are her husband, Curtiss Stacy of the home; two daughters, Betty Hucks and husband, Rick, of Archdale and Nancy Wilson and husband, Richard, of Candor; three brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren, Ricky Wilson, Daniel Wilson and Rev. Curtis Teague; and eight great grandchildren.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Hardy Everett Hopkins, 78, passed Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at his home. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008. RidgeFuneral services 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church; Rev. James Ward and Pastor J.C. Miles officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Surry County. Born on Dec. 13, 1929 to the late Rev. J. R. Hopkins and Julia Ensley Hopkins. Preceded in death by his three brothers, Joseph, Beacham Hopkins, Rev. William R. Hopkins, and Carroll Dean Hopkins. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Childress Hopkins, of the home; daughters, Lori Evera Hopkins, of the home, Kathy Jo Sellers and husband, Raymond, of Lugoff, SC, Krista Lynne Tate and husband, Alford, of Asheboro; sons, Stephen Hardy Hopkins and wife, Sue, of Asheboro, Phillip Brian Hopkins and wife, Teresa, of Ramseur; stepdaughters, Karen Lynne Faulkner and husband Edward, Kathy Cavin, all of Asheboro, Lisa Renée Davis and husband, Clyde (Bud) of Elizabethton, NC; grandchildren, Brian Hopkins, of Graham, Christopher Hopkins, of Asheboro, Julia Sellers, Kimberly Sellers, Kathlyn Sellers, all of Lugoff, SC; step grandchildren, Christopher Faulkner, Tabitha Cochran, Angie Ritter, all of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Carlie Hopkins, Colby Hopkins, both of Graham, Madlyn Hopkins, David Caudle, Dallas Caudle, all of Asheboro; step great grandchildren, Erin Cochran, Nicholas Cochran, Caleb Cochran, Samuel Ritter, Elizabeth Ritter, Emily Ritter, all of Asheboro; sisters, La Verne Phillips, of Uniontown, OH, Peggy Gilreath, of Wilkesboro, NC, Elaine Feagle, of Winter Haven, FL; brothers, Rev. George Hopkins, of Anderson, SC, Samuel Hopkins, of Osprey, FL, Danridge Hopkins, of Mulberry, FL-Ridge RANDLEMAN-Lenora “Tina” Wilborne Gregory, 75, passed Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at her home. Wake: Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 12:30-2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Graveside service at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro. Native Hall County, Ga. Survived by her husband: Robert Gregory of the home, one daughter: Susie Shedd of Monticello, GA and one son: William Gregory of Conway, SC; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two sisters: Luleen White of Staunton, VA. and Joyce Harris of Danville, VA and one brother: Raymond John of Danville, VA-Pugh ARCHDALE-Linda Carolyn Driggers Bowers, 67 passed Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the High Point Regional Hospital Cancer Center. Wake: Thursday, November 13. 2008 from 6 until 8 at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008 at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church; Rev. Jim Bowen and Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Born January 16, 1941 in Guilford County, daughter of the late Harold and Kate Spear Driggers; preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Lane Smith and a sister, Mary Lee Roach. Surviving are husband Jack Bowers (m.May 14, 1965); three children, Terri Smith Chamblee and husband Danny of Mayfield, KY, Kevin Smith of High Point, and Brian Bowers and wife Toni of West Union, SC; and five grandchildren, Ashton Smith, Joshua Smith, Casey Bowers, Leanne Bowers and Daniel Chamblee. She is also survived by two brothers, Gerald Driggers and wife, Louise of Liberty and Harold Driggers and wife, Betty of Thomasville; and four sisters, Helen Whitehart of Archdale, Betty Sue Baker of Carolina Beach, Shelby Idol and husband Ken of Kernersville and Peggy Pendegraph of Lexington.-Cumby 11.12.2008 ARCHDALE-Pearlie Jordan Wall, 98, passed November 12th, 2008 at her home. Funeral service 11:15 a.m. Monday, November 17,2008 in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service; Rev. Stephen L. Welborn officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born August 24th, 1910 in Moore County, a daughter to Kendrick and Arenor Comer Jordan. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerod (Joe) Wall who preceded her in death on February 25th, 1967 (m. August 31st, 1929) Allso preceded in death by a son-in-law, Donald H. Snyder on April 6th, 2007; five brothers, Willie, Johnny, Henry, Charlie and Ralph Jordan; and two sisters, Ollie Kennedy and Eula Comer. Surviving are two daughters, Irene Wall Moser and husband Don of High Point and Jolene Wall Snyder of Archdale; five grandchildren, Tina Moser of Apex, David Moser and wife Holly of Pleasant Garden, Donna Hendrix and husband Lee of Sophia, Sharon Hartsoe and husband Scott of High Point and Kristy Karriker and husband Kevin of Lexington; and five great grandchildren, Cameron and Hailey Hendrix, Jerod Hartsoe, and Madelyn and Matthew Moser.-Cumby ASHEBORO- Elizabeth M. Pruitt, 69, passed Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Charles Reeder officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Rockingham County; preceded in death by her husband, David Howard Pruitt. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Sanchez and husband, Jose, of Asheboro; sons, Darrell David Pruitt and wife, Karen, of Randleman, Roy Lee Pruitt and wife, Susan, of Seagrove; sisters, Dot Flowers, of Reidsville, Jeanette McDaniels, of Reidsville, Nancy Mabe, of Summerfield; brothers, William Lovelace, of Reidsville, Ernie Lovelace, of Reidsville, Charles Lovelace, of Summerfield, J. C. Lovelace, of Reidsville; grandchildren, Rodney Clark, Shannon Pruitt, Shannon Pruitt, April Baker, Brittany Pruitt, Brandon Pruitt, Tabitha Pruitt, R. J. Pruitt; great grandchildren, Rodney Clark, Jr., and Destiny Clark.- Ridge ASHEBORO-Kathleen Richardson Coble, 88, passed Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at Randolph Memorial Hospital. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur, Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008 at Patterson Grove Christian Church; Rev. Steve House and the Rev. Dan Neely officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born Dec. 18, 1919, in Randolph County, to Carl and Annie Cox Richardson Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Wayne Coble; her son and daughter in-law, Hayworth Coble and Patsy Coble; her son, John Coble; her grandson, Mark Coble, her daughter in-law, Phyllis Coble; son in-law, Johnny Rumbley; brothers, George, Bill, Bascom and Frank Richardson; and her sister, Florence. Survivors are sons and daughter in-law, Colon and Jackie Coble, of Ramseur, Wayne and Peggy Coble of Ramseur, Richard and Darlene Coble of Seagrove, Irvin Coble of Thomasville, Lib Coble, Betsy Morgan, both of Ramseur; daughters and sons in-law, Mae Rumbley, Dot and Richard Canoy, all of Ramseur, Ann and Curtis Chriscoe of Seagrove; brother and sisters in-law, Vaughn and Cloelia Richardson and Lois Richardson, all of Ramseur, Nettie Thompson of Asheboro; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; seven great- great-grandchildren.-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Clifford Junior Hughes, age 66, passed Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Graveside service Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 3:00pm at Level Cross United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. Gene Davis officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceaded in death by grandparents, Melvin and Cora Hughes who raised him, and his mother, Mattie Hughes Staley. Survived by his wife: Faye Hughes of the home, son: Dale Hughes and Fiance Darla Freeman of Randleman, son: Darrell Hughes and wife Pat of Randleman, NC daughter: Donna Hughes Mason and husband Dan of Randleman, NC. Granddaughters: Dana and Debra Mason; grandson: Dallas Mason; Grandson: Dillon Hughes; Grand Daughter: Heather Hughes; grandson: Nathan Hughes; granddaughter: Amanda Hughes; Sister: Martha Fruitt And Husband Roy, Sister: Sandra Parrish And Husband Ricky brother: Larry Staley And Wife Zella, brother: Harold Staley And Wife Kathy.-Pugh 11.13.2008 ASHEBORO-Dorothy Naomi "Dot" Robbins passed Thursday, November 13, 2008. Funeral services Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jack Phillips and Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Memorial Gardens. Native of Morristown, TN; preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Robbins. Survived by daughters, Carolyn Foster of Asheboro, Delores Peck and her husband Jim of Raleigh, Linda Dillard and her husband Mike of Raleigh, Brenda Pollard and her husband Alvis of Gallipolis, OH; son, Roger A. Robbins and his wife Carolyn of Asheboro, NC; sister, Irene Lane of Morristown, TN; grandchildren, Keith Foster, Jeffrey Foster, Sharon Reed, Karen Harouach, Stephanie White, Joanna Knorr, Timothy Knorr, Jonathan Dillard, Jennifer Connor, Jeremy Dillard, Meredith Thompson, Amy Elam, Bo Pollard, Laura Pollard, Derek Robbins, Andrea Heverly, Brian Robbins, Carissa Robbins; great grandchildren, Carrie Knox, Tabatha Isley, Joseph Foster, Austin Reed, Brittany Reed, Leslie Ann Foster, Marwan Harouach, Kyle Robbins, Thomas Robbins, Laura Heverly, Elizabeth Heverly, Ryan Heverly, Josiah White, Audrey White, Madeline White, Olivia White, Cody Knorr, Trinity Knorr, Ethan Knorr, Hayley Childress, McKenzie Connor, Madison Elam, Garrett Elam, Sophia Thompson, Brandon Robbins; great great grandchildren, Connor Knox, Gavin Knox.-Pugh SOPHIA-Thomas Lee Collins, age 79, passed Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jason Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Stokes County. Survived by his wife, Hester Bullins Collins, sons, Harold Lee Collins of Asheboro, NC, Benny Ray Collins and his wife Elaine of Asheboro, NC, Randy Odell Collins and his wife Greta of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Brenda Ann Collins, Vanessa Powers and her husband Barney, and Patricia Collins all of Asheboro, NC; brother, Harvey G. Collins and his wife Diane of Allentown, PA; sisters, Annie Mae Cheek of Mebane, NC, Sadie Collins of Siler City, NC; grandchildren, Harold Lee Collins II, Rodney Collins, Heidi Hill, Benny Ray Ferrell, Bradley Collins, Wendy Collins, Randy Collins, Jr., Jennifer Collins, David Lemonds, Jr., Wesley Lemonds, Lisa Powers, Lance Powers and Joseph Lee Hodges; 24 great grandchildren.-Pugh 11.14.2008 11.15.2008 ASHEBORO-Margaret Kelemen Mecka, age 83, passed Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro Services to be held later. Born October 28, 1945 in Woodbridge, New Jeresy, daughter of Stephen Kelemen and Elizabeth Kormondy Kelemen. Native of Woodbridge, NJ. Survived by one daughter: Margaret Dyer of Asheboro, NC; 2 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one brother: John Kelemen of Fords, NJ.-Pugh WEST END-Jane Hill Brown, age 63, passed Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Funeral services Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 3:00pm at Hopewell Friends Meeting; Pastor Randy Parris and Bob Laughlin officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Friends Meeting Cemetery. Native of Guilford County; preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. Hill and Callie Powers Hill, son, James Edward "Jimmy" Steere and brother, Charles Thomas "Tommy" Hill. Survived by her husband: Maxwell Brown; daughters: Marla Morfin and her husband Art of West End, NC, Laura Brown of Southern Pines, NC; three sisters: Janet Henley, Deborah Robbins and Sharon McIntosh all of Asheboro, NC; one brother: Larry Hill of Asheboro, NC; and grandchildren: Blake Steere, Tia Steere, Brandon Morfin, Timmy Morfin, Cali Morfin, Julian Barthalow, and Jaylan Addison.-Pugh ASHEBORO-William "Bill" Carl Page, Jr., age 82, passed Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Wake: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church; Rev. Michael Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, William Page, Sr. and Mary Sue Page and his sister, Sue Welch. Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years of marriage: Elizabeth "Beth" Page, daughter, Mary Beth Page and her husband Jim Brentnell of Greensboro, NC; son, William "Billy" C. Page, III and his wife Betty of Asheboro, NC; one brother: Wade S. "Tuck" Page of Asheboro, NC, four grandchildren: Jonathan Brentnell, Laura Brentnell, Jeremy Page and his wife Jennifer, Jennifer Page and four great grandchildren: Austin Page, Avery Page, Abigail Page and Ashleigh Page; niece: Sally Gabosch; and nephew: Charles Welch.-Pugh ARCHDALE-Melvin Edward Yates Sr. passed November 15th, 2008. Wake: 6-8 pm Monday, November 17, 2008 at Archdale Assembly of God. Memorial service 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Archdale Assembly of God; Rev. Billy Myers officiating. Born in Danville VA on September 14th, 1922 to Ben and Victoria Yates. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy; his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Mel Yates Jr. of Huntersville; his daughter Mrs. Martha Hamm of Archdale; his daughter-in-law Mrs. Dianne Yates of Matthews; his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yates of Reidsville; three grandchildren, Chris Yates and wife Jennifer of Indian Trails; Scott Yates and wife Susan of Athens; Stephanie Kiser and husband Brad of Archdale; and two great- grandchildren, Jackson and Kaylin. Melvin was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Lawrence Yates.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Ralph Louis Deutsch Jr., age 78, passed Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at his home. Private service to be held later. Born March 10, 1930, in New Rochelle, New York, to Ralph and Gladys Deutsch. Preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara P. Deutsch, his parents, and his sister, Audrey Weinburg. Survived by his wife, Jeanette Deutsch of the home; sons, Michael G. Deutsch and his wife Sharon of Ocean Isle Beach; Robert S. Deutsch and his wife Anne of Greensboro; stepdaughter, Lisa Wentz and her husband Lucas of Kutztown, Pa.; grandchildren, Lindsay Laney and Brian, Stephen, and Philip Deutsch; and brother, Peter M. Deutsch of Georgetown, S.C.-Pugh TRINITY-Joseph Michael “Joey” Small, 16 passed November 15th, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Wake: 6-8 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Rev. Jerry Bare officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Born December 29, 1991 in Thomasville to James M. Small and Laura Bare Small. Survived by his father James Small of Sophia; his mother Laura B. Small of Thomasville; maternal grandparents Rev. Joseph Bare and Jeanette H. Bare of the home; paternal grandmother Jeanette Small ;one sister Alicia Small of the home and one half sister Skylar Small of Sophia; one brother James Small of the home; two aunts; one uncle; and seven cousins.-Cumby 11.16.2008 ARCHDALE-Frances Olena Staley Gulledge, 77, passed Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Pennybyrn at Maryfield in High Point. Wake: Thursday, November 20, 2008 Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral 11:00 a. m. Friday, November 21, 2008 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point; Rev. Kelly Kellum and Linda Selleck officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born October 29, 1931 in Wilkes County. Preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton and Nora Staley; her husband, John Byron “Johnnie B.” Gulledge in death June 14, 2007 (m. May 19, 1951. Survived by a sister, Ann Pedersen and husband Edward of High Point, and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.; Blaine Staley, Oscar Staley, Sadie Snyder, and Agnes Crisco.-Cumby ASHEBORO-Maria Lynn Presnell Cagle, 52, passed Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral service 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro; Rev. Daniel Thames officiating. Burial will be in Callicutt Memorial Chapel Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Cagle. Surviving are mother, Sarah Hughes East of Asheboro; sisters, Donna Cole-Bates of Carthage and Dawn Presnell of Asheboro.-Ridge FRANKLINVILLE-Albert Eugene Ingle, 87, passed Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty; Rev. Clyde Allen officiating. Burial will be at Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian. Preceded in death by his wives, Pansy and Maggie Ingle. Surviving are sister, Nellie Temkey; daughters; Cora York of Asheboro and Linda Farrell of Randleman; sons, Claude Ingle, Donald Ingle, both of Asheboro, Eugene Ingle and Wayne Ingle, both of Randleman; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grand children; 14 great-great-grand children.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Joe Grady Freeman, 81, passed Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at First E&R United Church of Christ in Asheboro; Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Sept. 26, 1927 in Seagrove to the late Neill and Ora Richardson Freeman. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Faye Bishop Freeman, of the home; son, Neill Freeman, and wife, Susan, of Asheboro; daughter, Emily Scott and husband, Lacy, of Asheboro; son, Michael Lee Hayden and wife, Sue, of Maryland; grandchildren, Brooke Scott, Kelly Ferrell, Taylor Freeman, Tyler Freeman, Michael Hayden, Jr., Billy Hayden; great grandchildren, Alexis Hardin, Raleigh Ferrell, Jacob Ferrell; brother, Wesley Freeman and wife, Nellie; sisters, Mamie Hare, Nellie Bean, Stacey Cornelison and husband, James, Conie King, Mildred Chrisco, and Rachel Smith and husband, Buster.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Velna Craven Rose, age 82, passed Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Memorial service Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Chris Sheffield officiating. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Harry Rose and her sister, Ginnie Sothern. Survived by her daughters and their husbands, Norma Rose and Jack Nixon of Summerfield, Cathy Rose and John Cotner of Raleigh; granddaughter, Jennifer Rose Cotner of San Francisco, Calif.; brother and his wife, Eugene and Barbara Craven of Ramseur, brother, Lloyd Craven of Franklinville; sister and her husband, Shirley and Jerry Padgett of Franklinville.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Geraldine Powers Cheek, age 77, passed Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Memorial service Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. Born Aug. 26, 1931, in Chatham County, the daughter of Lyndon and Annie Ruth Maness Powers. Preceded in death by her husband, Boyd L. Cheek, her daughter, Diane VanEvery, and her parents. Survived by her son-in-law, Salem VanEvery of Georgetown, S.C. and her sister, Nell P. Alala of Gastonia.-Pugh 11.17.2008 ASHEBORO- Parker Hampton Taylor, age 53, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Wake: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral is Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Randolph Memorial Park Preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Taylor Upchurch, and his father, William Edward Taylor. Native of Asheboro, born May 10, 1955, in Oak Hill, W.Va. Survived by two daughters, Lauren Ashley Taylor and Whitney Taylor, and his son, Trevor Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; four sisters, Lynne Etta Saunders of Richmond, Va., Carol Albright of Mount Gilead, N.C., Selena McDonald of Asheboro, N.C. and Susan Wenda of Raleigh, N.C.; his brother, Dean Upchurch of Randleman, N.C.; his stepfather, Jimmy Ray Upchurch; his grandson, Ayden Parker Taylor; seven nieces and one nephew. STALEY-Donald Harper Wicker, 74, passed Monday, November 17, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital. Wake: 7 to 9 pm, Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Funeral is 2 pm, Friday, November 21, 2008 at Hollys Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church; Pastor Mark Ainsworth, Pastor Delma Scotton and Pastor Tim Wolfe officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Native of Chatham County; surviving are wife, Eunice Scotton Wicker, of the home. Son, Barry Wicker, of the home, daughter, Pam Soheili, and her husband, Charles, of Staley; sisters, Carol Johnson and her husband, Donald; and Susan Haymore, all of Siler City; grandchildren, Brandon Crutchfield and his wife, Amy, and Michael Soheili, all of Staley; Matthew Wicker, of Greensboro; Holly Wicker, of Greensboro; great grandchildren,Morgan Crutchfield and Noah Crutchfield, both of Staley-Loflin RAMSEUR-William Franklin (Frank) Barnes, 74 , passed November 17, 2008. Funeral s 11 AM, Friday, November 21, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith in Lumberton, NC at 3 PM. Native of Robeson County, preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jean Sykes on February 9th, 1985 (m. June 6th, 1958). Surviving are sons, William Barnes, Jr and his wife Sherry., of Ramseur; Richard Dale Barnes; daughters, Susan Renee Smyre and her husband, Ernest; Sharron Shetley and her husband, Harald; sisters, Rachel Faye Trottier, of Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Sue Paulhamus, of Villas, NJ; grandchildren, Shanna Johnson, Jessica Mathews, Joey, Cody and Ronnie Shetley, Austin Smyre and Christina and Joshua Barnes; great grandchildren, Reece, Logan and Madelynn Johnson and Joselyn Shetley.-Loflin 11.18.2008 RANDLEMAN- Gladys Mae Strider “Granny” Hodge, age 86, passed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral service Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman; Rev. J. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born May 31, 1922, the daughter of Matthew and Ginny Low Strider. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Walton Hodge; son, Tommy Hodge; daughter, Sarah “Koochie” Hodge and granddaughter, Deigh Hockett. Survived by one daughter, Betsy Hockett and husband, Wallace, of Pleasant Garden; grandson, David Hockett and wife, Kim, of Salisbury; granddaughter, Leigh Hockett of Greensboro; three great-grandchildren, Salem, Abby and Eli Hockett, all of Salisbury.-Pugh FRANKLINVILLE-Dorothy Mae Brown, 80, passed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church; Rev. Paul Griffin and the Rev. Danny Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County.-Loflin RAMSEUR-Aline Ham Allen, 85, passed Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Universal Health Care. Funeral is 3 pm, Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Thomas Johnson officiating. Burial in the Sunset Knoll Cemetery. Native of Alamance County. Surviving are husband C. B. Allen, Sr., of Ramseur; sons, Carlton Allen, of Ramseur; Mike Allen, of Asheboro; daughter, Diane Pickett, of Burlington; brother, Charles Ham, of Greensboro. Five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren-Loflin ASHEBORO-Dawn Irene Kidd, 45, passed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at her home. Funeral mass 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Father Christopher Davis officiating. Native of Plainview, N.Y. Surviving are mother, Virginia Ann Kidd of Asheboro; father, Richard Kidd of Moneta, Va.; sisters, Jane Kidd and Crickett Kidd, both of Asheboro; brothers, Mark Richard Kidd of Denton and Brandon Kidd of Wilmington-Pugh 11.19.2008 ASHEBORO- Elbridge Reid Craig Sr., 85, passed Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at his home. Memorial service 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Connie Weaver and the Rev. Paul Ridolfi officiating. Born in Cramerton, the son of Elbridge Miller and Iva Ford Craig. Survived by his wife, Marian Martin Craig; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Billy Moore of Cary; son and daughter-in-law, Reid and Kay Craig of Farmer; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Ginger Craig of Asheboro; grandchildren, Billy, Tim and Chris Moore of Cary; step-grandchildren, Frankie Curtis of Pleasant Garden, Lisa McDowell of Denton and Charlotte “Tweetie” Davis of Greensboro; step-great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Brandon Curtis of Farmer, and Emmitt Edwards of Greensboro; sister and brother-in- law, Sarah and Dorsey Beamer of Galax, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Peggy Craig of Deltona, Fla.-Pugh 11.20.2008 ASHEBORO- Johnny Albry Ange, 63, passed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at his home. Wake: Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mike Stumbo officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Teresa Willis Ange of the home; brother, Tommy Ange of Hickory; sisters, Geraldine Bray of Sophia and Wanda Cook of Ramseur.-Loflin RAMSEUR- Martha Helen Ford Smith, 83, of passed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at her home. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Welch officiating. Caswell County native.Surviving are sons, Ronnie Smith of Westmore, Greg Smith Sr. and Mark Smith, both of Liberty; daughters, Debbie Coble of Carolina Beach and Kim Christiana of Star; brothers, Bernice Ford of Greensboro, John Ford of Reidsville and Arthur “Doc” Ford of Burlington; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.-Loflin FRANKLINVILLE-Marjorie Hope Hurley Cross, 79, passed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at her home. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. O. Ralph Kraft and the Rev. Timmy Strider officiating. Burial will follow at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Born on May 2, 1929, in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Daniels Hurley. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cross and her son, David Cross. Surviving are her daughters, Carolyn Cross Strider and husband, Billy of Asheboro, Billie Cross Andrews and husband, Mike, of Franklinville; sisters, Carol H. Efird and husband, Walter, of Asheboro, Rozine H. Davis and husband, Ben, of Asheboro, Olga H. Hogan and husband, David, of Fayetteville; brothers, Rex Hurley and wife, Rebecca, of Asheboro, Wiley J. Hurley and wife, Patricia, of Denton; grandchildren, Mark Strider and wife, Beth, Brian Strider and wife, Mandy, Scott Andrews and wife, Traci, Kyle Andrews, Sara Andrews; great-grandchildren, Brittany Strider, Clayton Strider, Jillian Strider, Erin Strider, Rylee Strider, Blake Andrews, Peyton Saunders -Ridge ASHEBORO — Martha Rivera Coreas, 46, passed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral service 6 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Pugh Funeral Home; Pastor Elizabeth Monzon officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Native of El Salvador and was a homemaker. Surviving are husband, Jose Cruz Hernandez; daughters, Dalia Rivera and Veronica Alfaro Rivera; sons, Jose David Rivera, Mario Lopez Rivera and Edwin Rivera, all of Asheboro; mother, Concepcion Coreas of Asheboro; brother, Mario Rivera Coreas of Boston, Mass.-Pugh ASHEBORO- Infant Natalie Faith Martindale-Lawson passed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Forsyth County. Surviving are mother, Billi Kristan Martindale of the home; father, Hugh Lawson of the home; sisters, Tiffany Martindale, Lindsay Martindale, Madison Martindale, all of the home; grandparents, Billy G. Martindale, Lisa D. and Roy A. Hunt and Ellen and Linwood Lawson, all of Asheboro.-Ridge 11.21.2008 ASHEBORO- Elizabeth Ruth Johnson Bell, age 93, passed Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Funeral services Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Balfour Baptist Church, Rev. Tim Lowry officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born near Siler City in Chatham County; preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Stein Henley and 12 brothers and sisters. Ruth loved gardening, flowers, sporty cars and enjoying life to the fullest. Survived by her sons, Roger Bell of Asheboro, Donald Bell of Asheboro; grandchildren, Byron Stein, Charlene Watson, Ronald Stein, Dwight Bell, Russell Stein and Jane Bell; great-grandchildren, Christopher Bell, Jennifer Watson, Sara Stein, Timothy Wilkins, Jr., Kelsey Stein and Lacey Watson.-Pugh SEAGROVE-Fred Jackson “Jack” Moffitt, 78, passed Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Seagrove. Native of Randolph County, born January 28, 1930, the son of the late Fred and Addie Yow Moffitt. Preceded in death by his brothers, William Moffitt, Royce Moffitt and Max Moffitt. Surviving are his son, Russell “Jay” Moffitt and wife, Susan of Erect, N.C.; daughter, Angela Keefe and husband, Mike of Lexington, N.C.; grandchildren, Stephanie Moffitt of Raleigh, Christian Keefe; sisters, Dorothy Craven of Franklinville, Rose Auman of Asheboro, Janice Tolbert of Mt. Gilead, N.C., Elda King of Asheboro; brother, Rex Moffitt of Asheboro; friend and caregiver, Nancy Ellison of Asheboro.-Ridge RANDLEMAN-Jerry Wayne Rumbley, age 46, passed Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at his home. Wake: Nov. 24, 2008, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. Graveside services Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Midway Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Randleman; Rev. J. Arnold Luther officiating. Native of Randolph County. Survived by daughter, Melissa Rumbley Jones and her husband, Michael of Randleman, N.C.; son, Jeremy Wayne Rumbley and his wife, Jessica of Randleman, N.C.; parents, Donald and Ruby Rumbley of Randleman, N.C.; brother, David Andrew Rumbley of Randleman, N.C.; former wife, Patricia Diane Kendrick of Randleman, N.C.; granddaughter, Alyssa Maynard of Randleman, N.C.; grandmother, Leona Stockwell of Randleman, N.C.; close friend, Jenny Shafer of Franklinville, N.C.-Pugh HIGH POINT-Debra Ann Williams Shipwash, 52, passed Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Burial in Spring Hill United Methodist Church cemetery. Born in Randolph County on July 15, 1956, daughter of the late Richard Wayne Williams and Maxiean Burrow Williams. Surviving are husband, Dean Shipwash Sr.; three sons, Roland Dean (Marie) Shipwash Jr., of Trinity, Ronald Dale (Brandy) Shipwash, of High Point, and Ryan Derek Shipwash of Randolph County; one daughter, Amanda Dawn (Paul) Stott of Central Square, N.Y.; two brothers, Richard Wayne (Pat) Williams, Jr., of Lexington, and Steve K. Williams, of Archdale; a sister-in-law, Debra Rich, of Thomasville; a brother-in-law, Terry Shipwash, of Drexel; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.-Davie 11.22.2008 ASHEBORO-Christopher Adam Bullard, 18, passed Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Funeral service is Monday, November 24, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Brandon Powell officiating. Born October 29, 1990 in Charlotte, NC. Survived by his parents: Michael and Misty (Bullard) Trucks of Asheboro; one sister: Kaylen Trucks of Asheboro, NC; fiance: Elizabeth Beane of Trinity, NC; grandparents: Kermit and Kay Williamson of Asheboro, NC; grandfather: Michael Bullard of Greensboro, NC; grandmother: Lenda Trucks of Candor, NC; grandparents: Clem and Kathy Trucks of Candor, NC; and Great- grandmother: Zelda Smith of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Phillip Lawrence Tysinger, 59, of Asheboro, passed Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 7 until 9 pm on Monday, November 24, 2008. Funeral services is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Marlboro Friends Meeting; Pastor Jim Honeycutt and Pastor John Sides officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, born September 28, 1949, the son of Doris R. Tysinger, of Asheboro, and the late Howard Lawrence Tysinger. Surviving are his son, Kenneth L. Tysinger and wife, Sandra, of Greensboro; grandson, Jacob Tysinger; granddaughter, Jillian Tysinger; brother, Tim Tysinger and wife, Betsy, of Asheboro; nephews, Tyler Tysinger and Drew Tysinger.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Barbara Ann Stein Parris, age 71, passed Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at her home. Funeral is Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Marty Grainger officiating. Entombment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Born Oct. 29, 1937, the daughter of Henry and Ivory (Burnett) Stein. Native of Reidsville, N.C; preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kenneth Stein; and one sister, Geneva Metzher. Survived by her husband, Grady Parris; son and his wife, Andy and Page Parris of Asheboro, N.C.; daughter and her husband, Dawn and Mike Bell of Asheboro, N.C. and son, Chip Parris of the home; grandson, Ryan Camp; grandson, Carson Parris; grandson, Taylor Parris; grandson, Ethan Bell; sisters, Gail York and Peggy Vandiver of Denton, N.C.; and one brother, Jimmy Stein of Troy, Va.- LIBERTY-Clara (Polly) Hinshaw Bunton, 77, passed Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at her home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church; Rev. Howard Spray and the Rev. Mark Tope officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are husband, Clarence Bunton of the home; daughter, Kay Younts of Snow Camp; sons Doug Bunton, Kenneth Bunton, both of Liberty; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren.-Loflin 11.23.2008 ASHEBORO-Larry Clyde Garner, 63, passed Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at his home. Services: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at 1378 Moore Rd., Asheboro. Native of Asheboro; preceded in death by his parents, Beulah D. Garner and William C. "Bill" Garner, his sister, Brenda Trivette, and his brother, Ray "Sonny" Presnell. Survived by his son, Larry C. Garner, Jr. and his wife Carolyn (Hunting Buddy); daughter, M. Danine Garner and her boyfriend Johnny Kennedy, longtime friend and Cockfighting buddy of Sundance; granddaughters, Lisa McNeill, Amanda Garner, Maelee Arnold and Meadow Kennedy; great grandson, Dallas McNeill; stepmother, Barbara Garner; sisters, Phyllis Lanier, Sherry Chriscoe, and Lisa Atkinson and brother, Michael Garner.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Mable Alford Smith, 88, passed Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Memorial Service Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Asheboro; Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Inurnment will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Willis-Epperson Cemetery in Williston, FL. Born October 31, 1920 to Homer Lee and Alma Odom Alford. Survived by her daughter, Pamela Miller and her husband Joseph of Boone, NC; granddaughter, Kelly Miller Swaney and her husband Carey; great granddaughter, Kaitlyn; sisters, Myrtice Edwards and Leaette Braswell both of Eastman, GA.-Pugh RAMSEUR-Norman Bennett Kidd, 83, passed Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Wake: 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Services is 2 pm, Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Burial at Maple Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery; Rev. John Williamson. Native of Chatham County; preceded in death by his son, Michael Kidd. Surviving are wife, Lou Elma Brown Kidd, of the home. Sons, Darrell Kidd, of Greensboro; Brent Kidd and Mark Kidd, both of Coleridge. Sisters, Dorothy Martindale, of Bear Creek; Cordia Shelton, of Glenola; and Johnsie Bouldin, of Bennett. Grandchildren, Mike Kidd, of Siler City; Jason Kidd, of Asheboro. Five Great Grandchildin.-Loflin RANDLEMAN-Katie Tucker Underwood, age 90, passed Sunday, November 23, 2008 at her home. Wake: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 6:00-7:30PM at Pugh Funeral Home, Graveside Service Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park; Rev. John Ferguson officiating. Born July 31, 1918 in Randleman, NC the daughter of John T. and Florence Dunn Tucker, Sr. Preceded in death by her husband, Colon Underwood of 64 years. Survived by one daughter: Janice and her husband Jimmy Stevens of Randleman, one granddaughter Rhonda and her husband, Eddie Nunn of Randleman; one great grandson, Michael B. Nunn of Randleman, two sisters: Christine Brantley of Asheboro, and Lillie Mae Linthicum of Sophia and several nieces and nephews.- Pugh ASHEBORO-Minter (Bud) Benjamin Rohrbough, 83, passed Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral is 2 pm, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Schwartz. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his daughter, Jane Carol. Surviving are wife, Kathleen Rohrbough, of the home. Sons, James Rohrbough and his wife, Sue, of Terra Alta, WV; Tom Rohrbough and his wife, Robin, of Elkins, WV; Benny Rohrbough and his wife, Cindy, of Bridgewater, Va.; and John Rohrbough and his wife, Randolyn, of Verona, Va. Daughters, Benita Robyn Gray, of Bennett, NC; Shirley Currence and her husband, Dicky, of Elkins, WV. Step-daughter, Kathi Simons, of Richmond, Va. Sister, Mary B. Allen, of Novi, Michigan. Grandchildren, Tim Currence and his wife, Chris; Christy Rohrbough Henderlite and her husband, Harold; J. R. Rohrbough; Brandon Rohrbough; Kristie Rohrbough; Brad Currence. Great grandchildren, Austin Currence and Kolbi Henderlite-Loflin ARCHDALE-Thermon E. Culler, 91, passed November 23rd, 2008 at High Point Regional Hospital. Wake: 6-8 pm Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Funeral service 12:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Oak Hill Friends Meeting; Rev. Billy Britt and Rev. Scott Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Born April 2nd, 1917 in Stokes County, son of the late Harding Lewis and Ella Snow Culler. Surviving are wife, Pearl Newton Culler.-Cumby 11.24.2008 ASHEBORO-Iola Mae Tolbert Yates, 92, passed Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Graveside service Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Pleasant Union Community Church Cemetery; Rev. James Cooper officiating. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Yates, her sons, Bobby, Jimmy and Ralph Harold Yates and her daughter, Virginia Luther. Survived by her daughters, Iris Lassiter of Asheboro, NC; Pam McCoy and her husband William of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Zack McCoy of Spartanburg, SC, Kim Everhart of Trinity, NC and Lakita Adams of Asheboro, NC; sister, Gladys Jarrell of Asheboro, NC and daughter-in-law, Janet Yates of Asheboro, NC.-Pugh TRINITY-Dallas Ray Smith, 67, passed Monday, November 24, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service3 p.m. Friday, November 28, at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Eden United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born February 15, 1941, in Stokes County, to the late Samuel Madison Smith and Pearl Woods Smith. Preceded in death by a brother, Fred Smith and sisters, Alice Smith and Mildred Carter. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Sue Caudill Smith; sons, Roger Smith and wife, Heather, of Stoneville, Billy Redmon and wife, Christina, of Rock Hill, S.C., Ray Smith, Jr., and wife, Toni, of Randleman, John Smith and wife, Samantha, of Walkertown, and Shawn Smith of the home; daughters, Sam Smith of Randleman and Jessie Smith of the home; brothers, Odell Smith of Reidsville, Thomas Smith of Madison, Roy Smith of Belews Creek, and Paul Smith of Pine Hall; sisters, Doris Tuttle of Rural Hall and Mae Wagoner of Pennsylvania; and eight grandchildren. -Colonial 11.25.2008 ASHEBORO — Donald Bean Craven, 73, passed Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Kathy Craven; son, Eric Brandon Craven of Asheboro; stepsons, Mark Brady of Bennett and Ricky Brady of Randleman; sister, Evelyn Cheek of Asheboro; brother, Walter Raymond “Sonny” Craven Jr. of Asheboro; six grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO- Irene Kovach Bauer, 93, passed Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Wake: 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Rev. Mark Hall, the Rev. Koy Lee Haywood and Ken Bauer officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Native of Barberton, Ohio. Surviving are husband, Kenneth Bauer of Asheboro; daughters, Claudia Mickel of Asheboro, Fay Caro of Miami Lakes, Fla., and Ruth McDonald of Fayetteville, Tenn.; sons, Ken Bauer of Madison, Ala., and Paul Bauer of Seagrove; brothers, Joseph Kovach of Lexington, Ky., Louis Kovach of Michigan and Elmer Kovach of Palmyra, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-James Alan Emery, 57, passed Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Robert E. Dowling officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are parents, James E. and Marie Emery of Asheboro.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Betty Woodham Lee, 74, passed Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Native of Lee County, S.C., preceded in death by her husband, Major C. Lee. Surviving are her son, Earl Cagle of Tennessee; sister, Thelma Coulborn of Raleigh.-JC Green RANDLEMAN-Robert Louis “Lou” Kennedy, age 59, passed Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at his home. Wake: Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Midway Wesleyan Church; Rev. J. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Survived by one daughter, Michelle, and her husband, Rodney Whitaker of Denton; one son, Bryan Kennedy of Denton; granddaughter, Haley Whitaker; parents, Herman and Jeane Kennedy of Randleman; brother, Jeff and his wife, Anne Kennedy, of Randleman; niece, Sarah Beth Kennedy; nephew, Ross Kennedy; aunt, Carol Fleming of Randleman.- Pugh 11.26.2008 RAMSEUR- Denzil Allen Richardson, 87, passed Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church; Rev. Paul Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. No survivors.-Loflin LIBERTY- Ellahelmena Foster, passed Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Edwards Grove Baptist Church in Liberty. Burial will be in Amos Grove Cemetery. Surviving are daughter, Clima F. Moffitt of Liberty; son, Benjamin Foster of Liberty; sister, Betty Ruth Lang of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great- great-grandchildren.-Kimes ASHEBORO-William Lewis Ashworth, 90, passed Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Union Grove Baptist Church; Rev. Jeff Johnson and the Rev. Josh Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Montgomery County; preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Owens Ashworth. Surviving are son, James Lewis Ashworth of Franklinville; daughter, Annie Jane Beck of Ramseur; sisters, Mildred Hunt of Asheboro, Violet Rush of Asheboro, Myrtie Ray of Sneeds Ferry; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.-Pugh ASHEBORO-Jerry Wayne McNeill, 45, passed Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro; Rev. Charles Dean officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Tabor Community Church cemetery. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Kathy A. McNeill of the home; son, Alex Andrew McNeill of the home; stepdaughter, Laura Renee Medley of the home; stepsons, Jason Todd Coltrane and Zachary Alan Coltrane, both of the home; mother and stepfather, Maxine McNeill and Roy Latham of Asheboro; sister, Sheila Goss Craven of Asheboro; brother, Jackie Elton McNeill of Asheboro.-Ridge 11.27.2008 ASHEBORO-Thelma Jane Wright Hill, 93, passed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at West Bend United Methodist Church; Rev. David Cox and the Rev. Keys Pendleton officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born on Dec. 25, 1914, in Coleridge, daughter of the late James Wright and Lucy Jane Craven Wright. Preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. James H. Trolinger and her second husband, the Rev. C. L. Grant, and Dolen L. (Tom) Hill. Survived by her daughter, Jane Trolinger Metz and husband, Ronald, of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and several nieces and one nephew. OXFORD-Debra Jean McDowell Kiser, 54, passed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Granville Hospital, Oxford. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are husband, John Kiser of the home; daughters, Nicole Harden and Jamey Parris, both of Forest City, Jenna Brook Hilton of Oxford; son, Matthew C. Hilton of Oxford; mother, Mattie Sue Simmons McDowell of Oxford; five grandchildren.-Ridge ASHEBORO-Florence Marie Brown Kiser, 74, passed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Wake: Ridge Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. Funeral services 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Flag Springs United Methodist Church; Rev. Billy Jarrett and the Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, born on June 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Jesse and Nettie Newsom Brown. Preceded in death by her sister, Allene Martin, her brothers, Edwin Brown and Eugene Brown and her grandson, Jason Kiser. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Coy A. Kiser, of the home; daughter, Tami Reeder and husband, David, of Asheboro; sons, Gregg Kiser and wife, Erma, of Asheboro, Roger Kiser and wife, Delia, of Goose Creek, SC; sisters, Jewel Lucas and husband, Joe, Pearl Goins and husband, Elmer, Gladys Nance, all of Asheboro; brothers, Raiford Brown, Earl Brown and wife, Thelma, all of Asheboro, Cline Brown and wife, Nancy, of Summerville, SC; grandchildren, Todd Kiser, Stephanie Spencer and husband, Todd, Allen Reeder, Amy Phillips and husband, Chad, Allison Kiser; great grandchildren, Payton Kiser, Stephen Spencer, and Kayla Spencer.-Ridge GREENSBORO-Arvil Dewitt Evans Jr., 77, passed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at his home. Wake: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Faith Presbyterian Church. Entombment at Westminster Gardens Mausoleum. Born Dec. 26, 1930, in Franklinville, to the late Arvil D. and Ola Barber Evans; preceded in death by a son, Rickie Evans; grandson, Timothy Kizer; two brothers, Harold Evans, Harvey Evans; sister, Rosa Jarrell. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Hayes Evans; three daughters, Pamela Klutz and husband, Larry, of Patterson, Ga., Vickie Duncan and husband, Bruce, of King, and Sandra Jones and husband, Larry, of Greensboro; three sisters, Frances Greene of Troy, Mary Campbell and husband, Ray, of Asheboro, Brenda Lunsford and husband, Gary, of Asheboro; brother, Billy Evans and wife, Ann, of Altavista, Va.; five grandchildren, Christopher Gladstone, Brian Duncan, Jason Duncan, Stephanie Jones and Michelle Jones; one great-granddaughter, Sabrina Gladstone.-Forbis & Dick DENTON-John Mark Maness, 38, passed Thursday, November 27, 2008, in a traffic accident in Lexington, Tenn. Wake: 7 to 9 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Funeral is 11 AM, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Ed Arroyo and Rev. Tim Isley. Burial at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County native; preceded in death by his sister, Donna Marie Maness. Surviving are his father, Jimmy and Frances Maness, of Randleman; Sister, Julie Maness Meney and her husband, Scott, of Asheboro; nephew, Marshall Meney, of Asheboro; fiancee Linda Simkoff, of Denton-Loflin 11.28.2008 ASHEBORO-Sylvester “Skip” Scott, 74, passed Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral service 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Greater St. John Baptist Church; Rev. Joseph Kearns and the Rev. Dallas Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvery Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are sister, Nannie B. Scott of the home; brothers, Joseph Scott of New York, N.Y., David Scott of the home, J.T. Scott of Greensboro.-CC Hodges 11.29.2008 ASHEBORO-Edith M. Burroughs, 86, passed Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Carolina Commons in Greensboro. Funeral service 3 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at C.C. Hodges Funeral Chapel; Dr. Reuban Gillian officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvery Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County.-CC Hodges ASHEBORO- Edith Cagle White, 87, passed Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, December at Union Grove Baptist; Rev. Raymond Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Native of Reidsville, preceded in death by her husband, Jack David White. Surviving are daughter, Gail Welborn of Greensboro; son, Larry White of Cary; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Thomas “Guy” Rayle, age 45, passed Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral service Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church; Rev. Marvin Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Native of Guilford County. Survived by his wife, Dana Beal Rayle; daughters, Tori and Julie Rayle, both of the home; parents, Billy and Jean Rayle of Greensboro; sisters, Donna Hargett and Dana Rayle Sheaff, both of Greensboro; brother, John Rayle of Greensboro.-Pugh RANDLEMAN-Abby Caroline Holloway, 6, passed Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Centre Friends Meeting; Revs. Mike Barrett, Marvin Patterson and Scott Walker officiating. Born on Feb. 21, 2002, in Guilford County. Survivors include parents, Timothy Lee and Carly Otwell Holloway; brother, Zane Holloway; sister, Anna Holloway, both of the home; grandparents, Gary and Anna Kay Otwell of Greensboro, Fla., and Sally Holloway of Georgia; aunt, Cheryl Stone and husband, Andy, of Randleman, Ira Goodbee of Georgia; uncle, Patch Holloway and wife, Becky, of Randleman; cousins, Ciara and Bryce Stone, Brenna and Jake Holloway, and Dusty and Allison Goodbee of Georgia- Forbis&Dick SURF CITY- Kathy Sue Kinsey, 53, passed November 29, 2008 at her home in Surf City. Memorial service 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale; Pastor Randal A. Quate Georgianne Jones officiating. Born September 14, 1955 in Randolph County to Mary Lee Powell and the late Bobby Peterson. Surviving are her husband Charles Kinsey of the home; her mother Mary Lee Jones of Archdale; one brother Marcus A Peterson and wife Joanna of Trinity; step mother Patsy Peterson of Sophia; one niece Katie Peterson of Trinity; one nephew Alan Peterson of Charleston, SC; one step brother Paul Stewart and wife Dana of Trinity; and one step sister Shelia Tysinger and husband Jeff of Leland. -Cumby 11.30.2008 ASHEBORO- Dorothy Dougan Fagge, 81, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. Funeral will be Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Charlotte United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Born October 8, 1927 at Asheboro, NC the daughter of Joseph Ray and Alma Sheffield Dougan. Survived by one daughter and her husband: Judy and Don Johnson of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter and her husband, Alana and Jamie Lynthacum of Mt. Gilead, NC; great granddaughters, Haley and Madison Lynthacum of Mt. Gilead, NC; and one sister: Frances Steere of North Myrtle Beach, SC-Pugh STALEY-Robert Scott “Bobby” Hicks, 70, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mike Holyfield officiating. Burial will be at Pine Rest Cemetery in Robbins. Native of Randolph County. Surviving are wife, Geneva Kennedy Hicks of the home; son, Dale Kennedy of Robbins; daughters, Deborah Cockman of Bennett and Sharon Nichols of Carthage; brother, Billy Hicks of Staley; five grandchildren.-Loflin STALEY-Gladys Earline Duncan McMasters, 95, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in the Loflin Home Chapel in Liberty; Rev. Mark Aimswoth officiating. Burial will follow in Staley Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy McMasters. Surviving are daughters, Kay Johnson of Thomasville and Claudette Sands of Ramseur; sons, Franklin McMasters of California, Bobby McMasters of Staley and William McMasters of Texas; sister, Lucy Lineberry of Greensboro; brother, Marvin Lineberry of Liberty; 24 grandchildren.-Loflin ASHEBORO-Lana Nelson Wilhoit, age 48, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; Rev. Michael Holder and the Rev. Susan Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Oct. 5, 1960, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Survived by her husband, Robert Edmond Wilhoit; sons, Christopher Nelson Wilhoit of Wilmington, Robert Tyler Wilhoit of Charlotte; daughter, Lindsay Reynolds Wilhoit of Chapel Hill; mother, Barbara A. Mayer and her husband, Daniel, of Cameron; sisters, Shelly Morris, Angela Simms and her husband, Ken, Jan Lea Kee, all of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Kenneth Donald Terrell and his wife, Nancy, of Cameron; several nieces and nephews.- Pugh