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April 2, 2008

Fred Albright

BURLINGTON - Fred Walter Albright, 85, of Twin Lakes, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

A memorial service was held April 1, 2008, at First United Methodist Church of Elon.

He was a native of Stanly County, the widower of Betsy Smith Albright, served 29 years as the principal of Randleman Elementary School, was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Randleman, a member of the Raleigh Lions Club and formerly served on the Randleman Board of Alderman.

Surviving are his daughters, Jane Albright of Raleigh, Suzanne Knight of Raleigh and Tempy Albright of Winston-Salem; sister, Dewey Mae Hartsell of Mt. Pleasant; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Randleman, 301S. Main St., Randleman, N.C. 27317; First United Methodist Church of Elon, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon, N.C. 27244; or Twin Lakes Circle, 100 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27515.



Jack Beck

ASHEBORO - Adam Wayne "Jack" Beck, 83, of 1308 Old Cox Road, Apt. 22, Asheboro, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at his home.

A memorial service was held March 31, 2008, at Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro with Dr. Mark J. Key and the Rev. Barry Queen officiating.

He was a native of Davidson County, a graduate of Wake Forest University and Wake Forest University School of Law, practiced law with the firm of Beck, O'Briant, O'Briant & Glass, was a member of Central United Methodist Church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, active with the Boy Scouts and a former member of the board of directors of the Asheboro - Randolph Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving are his wife, Audrey C. Beck; sons, Dr. Mark C. Beck of High Point and Dr. Eric W. Beck of Winston-Salem; daughter, Emily Anne Beck of Greensboro; brother, Charles Sheffield Beck of Mebane; 10 grandchildren.



Hazel G. Blackwelder

GREENSBORO - Hazel Greer Blackwelder, 81, of Greensboro, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

The funeral was held March 29, 2008, at Guilford College United Methodist Church. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Rocky Mount, Va., the widow of Dr. Robert M. Wilhoit, a graduate of West End High School and the Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Charlotte Memorial Hospital, a volunteer at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro and Guilford College United Methodist Church in Greensboro, and served on the Asheboro board of the American Red Cross.

Surviving are her husband, Willis (Wick) Blackwelder of Greensboro; sons, Robert E. Wilhoit of Asheboro, Mark S. Wilhoit of Raleigh; stepson, Gene Blackwelder of Winston-Salem and Mike Blackwelder of Greensboro; brothers, Richard Greer of Southern Pines and Jay Greer of Aberdeen; sisters, Juanita G. Auman of Aberdeen and Ruth G. Wilson of Savannah, Ga.; five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Guilford College United Methodist Church/Building Fund, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro, N.C. 2710.



Elizabeth C. Burgess

RAMSEUR - Elizabeth Campbell Burgess, 87, of 6624 Roby Coe Road, Ramseur, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 27, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Ramseur with Dr. Charles Fleshman officiating. Burial was at Sunset Knoll Cemetery.

She was a native of Hoke County, retired from Separation Service and a member of First Baptist Church in Ramseur.

Surviving are her son, Phil R. Burgess of Ramseur; daughter, Jane Burgess Cranford of Ramseur; brother, John Campbell of Asheboro; sister, Anna Lee Brown of Ramseur; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 544, Ramseur, N.C. 27316.



Dorothy P. Conner

SEAGROVE - Dorothy Presnell Conner, 88, of 200 Bennett Farm Road, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation.

The funeral was held March 27, 2008, at Panther Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. John Beane officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Roy O. Connor, a homemaker and a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are son, Ronnie James Conner of the home; sister, Nancy Overman of Seagrove; brothers, Glenn Presnell, Bobby Presnell and Joe Presnell, all of Seagrove.

Memorials may be made to Panther Creek Baptist Church, 2204 Panther Creek Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Cora W. Cox

COLERIDGE - Cora Williamson Cox, 87, of 4321 Old Coleridge Road, Siler City, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 26, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Thurman Williams and Rev. Terry Warren officiating. Burial was in Deep River Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County, retired from The John Plant and was a member of Deep River Baptist Church.

Surviving are her sons, Odell Cox of Greensboro and Ronald Cox of Asheboro; daughter, Carol Brady of Coleridge; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.



Iva G. Dunlap

ROBBINS - Iva Garner Dunlap, 87, of 735 Dan Road, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Pinelake Health & Rehabilitation.

The funeral was held April 1, 2008, at Bascom Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Pamela Watkins officiating. Burial was in Dover Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County and the widow of Joseph Dunlap.

Surviving are her sons, Russell Dunlap of Asheboro and David Dunlap of Robbins; daughters, Barbara Maness of Robbins, Dorothy May of Gastonia, Clara Dunlap of Rockingham and Kathleen Odom of Carolina Beach; brothers, Lennie Garner and and Otis Garner, both of Robbins, Billy Garner of Star, and Robert Garner of Seagrove; sister, Marie Hare of Newport News, Va.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.



Helen W. Haithcock

FRANKLINVILLE - Helen Waters Haithcock, 81, of 2121 Whites Memorial Road, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A graveside service was held March 30, 2008, at Cedar Falls Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating.

She was a native of Clover, S.C., retired from Sapona Mfg. and a member of Cedar Falls Baptist Church.

Surviving are her sons, Gene Haithcock and Robert Haithcock, both of Franklinville and Gary Haithcock of Staley; daughters, Karen Howell and Anita Haithcock, both of Franklinville; sister, Janie Johnson of Randleman; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Whites Memorial Baptist Church, 2852 Walker Store Road, Franklinville, N.C. 27248.



Dexter E. Harris

MATTHEWS - Dexter Eugene Harris, 61, of 1619 English Knoll, Matthews, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Presbyterian Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 28, 2008, at Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Pastor Neil C. Poole officiating.

He was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., a graduate of Asheboro High School and Wingate College and was employed with Terkra Sales in Charlotte.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy Harris; son, Christopher Harris of Charlotte; brother, Tommy Harris of Asheboro; sister, Linda Friddle of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 1206 Oakland Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Frances M. Kearns

ASHEBORO - Frances Irene McNair Kearns died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 28, 2008, at Carillon Assisted Living in Asheboro with the Rev. George Roberson officiating. She had been a resident at Sunbridge and was a long time resident of Carillon Assister Living. Surviving is her sister, Martha Robbins.



Clyde M. Kiser

ARCHDALE - Elder Clyde M. Kiser, 80, of North Pointe Archdale Assisted Living and formerly of 430 High Point St., Randleman, died March 24, 2008.

The funeral was held March 27, 2008, at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church in High Point by Elder Billy Knight. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Richlands, Va., the widower of Dixie Mae Anderkin Kiser, a graduate of Virginia Tech University, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, formerly owned and operated C.M Kiser Photography, formerly employed with Rayethon Corp., Massengill Corp. and Radiation Corp., a Primitive Baptist Elder and was a member of Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church in High Point.

Surviving are his daughters, Debbie Britt of Sophia and Cathy Gunter of Thomasville; brother, Angus Kiser of Hayward, Wis.; eight grandchildren.



Cletis Jarrett Jr.

ASHEBORO - Cletis O'Neil "Nub" Jarrett Jr., died March 27, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 29, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, formerly employed with United Brass of Randleman, a member of the Greensboro Pony League All Stars that won the World War Series in 1968.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Presnell Jarrett of the home; parents Barbara Miller Richardson of Asheboro and Cletis O'Neil Jarrett of Greensboro; brother, Bobby Lee Jarrett; sister, Cynthia Gay Jarrett.

Memorials may be made to Randolph Hospital, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Wendy P. Schaefer-Lambeth

ASHEBORO - Wendy Presnell Schaefer-Lambeth, 36, of 420 Back Creek Church Road, Asheboro, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in Reidsville.

The funeral was March 29, 2008, at Glad Tidings Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Edmonson officiating. Burial was in Back Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery in Asheboro.

She was a native of Randolph County, attended Southwestern Randolph High School, worked as a CNA and was a licensed nail technician.

Surviving are her daughter, Tori Renee Schaefer of Asheboro; son, Tristin Raeford Dalton of Asheboro; mother, Verlie Lambeth Presnell of Asheboro; brother, John Presnell of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Tori Schaefer or Tristin Dalton Trust Fund, c/o S.E.C.U., 1036 S. Park St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or to REMMSCO Rehabilitation, 106 N. Franklin St., Reidsville, N.C. 27320.



Raymond E. Lanier

TRINITY - Raymond Eugene Lanier, 67, of Trinity, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held March 29, 2008, at Sophia Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery in Asheboro.

He was a native of Guilford County, a member of Sophia Baptist Church, and owner and operator of Raymond Lanier Plumbing Co.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce Charles Lanier of the home; daughters, Lisa Lanier of Hillsborough and Amy Williams of Archdale; stepson, Terry Clark of Sophia; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to N.C. Multiple Sclerosis Society of the Piedmont, P.O. Box 958, Greensboro, N.C. 27402; or to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Alma J. Lowdermilk

ASHEBORO - Alma Jordan Lowdermilk, 82, of Asheboro died Friday, March 28, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 30, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Richard Crider and Dr. Ronnie Chaney officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Asheboro, the widow of Orville J. Lowdermilk, formerly employed with Bost Neckwear and attended Oakhurst Baptist Church and Cross Road Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Judy Davis of Star; son, Jimmy Lowdermilk of Houston, Texas; brothers, Ray Jordan of Greensboro and Harold Jordan of Ocean Springs, Miss.; sister, Grace Hill of Asheboro; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 W. Meadowview Road, Suite 30, Greensboro, N.C. 27407.

Margaret V. Moody

ASHEBORO - Margaret Annette Victory Moody, 90, of 400 Vision Drive, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 26, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of High Point, the widow of Deleno Moody, a member of Balfour Baptist Church and was retired from Stedman Corp.

Surviving are sons, Paul Moody of Fayetteville and Charles Moody and James Moody, both of Asheboro; daughters, Nancy Cox and Betty Jo Burrow, both of Asheboro, Dorothy Wright of Lexington and Peggy Burrow of Tennessee; brother, Belton Victory of Asheboro; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.



Charles R. Nance

DENTON - Charles Reece Nance, 83, of 4363 Salem Church Road, Denton, died March 23, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 26, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Chaplin William B. Smith officiating. Burial was in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, retired from Acme-McCrary, a farmer, a U.S. veteran of World War II and a Christian.

Surviving are his wife, Marguerite L. Nance of the home; daughter, Nan Nance Pike of Staley; sons, Doug Nance and Alton Nance, both of Denton; sister, Ruth Glee Arnold of Lexington; brother, Ivy W. Nance of Denton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Family Support, 1719 N 60th St., Omaha, Neb. 68104.



Jimmy F. Russell

GREENSBORO - Jimmy F. Russell, 73, of 1117 New Garden Road, Greensboro, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

The funeral was held March 28, 2008, at First Wesleyan Church in Randleman with the Rev. Alvin C. Newcomb and the Rev. Don Hurlburt officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

He was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of Pfeiffer University, a physical education teacher for Guilford County Schools and the oldest active referee in North Carolina.

Surviving are his wife, Audrey Russell; son, Rick Russell of Raleigh; daughters, Beverly Stenzel of Raleigh and Kay Currie of Greensboro; sisters, Decie R. Moody of Ramseur, Mildred R. Oliver of High Point, Margaret R. Snow of Randleman and Betty R. Rodden of Archdale; brothers, Arthur (Doc) Russell and Lee Roy Russell, both of Randleman.

Memorials may be made to Special Olympics, c/o Linda Needham, 512 Kelly Circle, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Carletta C. Stevenson

ASHEBORO - Carletta Cox Stevenson, 80, formerly of 910 Uwharrie St., Asheboro, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro.

A memorial service was held April 1, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro with the Rev. David Cox officiating

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of William Ray Stevenson, retired from Acme-McCrary Corp. and was a member of West Bend United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her son, Don Stevenson of Asheboro; sisters, Dee Spencer of Raleigh, Silma Lee Prince of Raleigh and Althea Viverette of Sharpsburg; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.



Susan L. Stone

ASHEVILLE - Susan Lynn Stone, 56, died Thursday, March 27, 2008.

A graveside service will be held April 3, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro with the Rev. Dr. Everett Thomas officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, the daughter of the late Lee J. and Frances Lynn Stone, a graduate of Salem College, was formerly employed in television production, working at WRAL-TV/Raleigh, the Corp. for Public Broadcasting/Washington, D.C., and Devillier Donegan Enterprises/Washington, D.C.

Surviving is her sister, Mrs. Joseph S. Sechler of Asheville; a niece and a nephew.



Betty L. Taylor

RAMSEUR - Betty Louise Taylor, 77, of 1591 Patterson Grove Road, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held March 31, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel with Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial was in Patterson Grove Christian Church.

She was a native of Ellwood, Pa., the widow of Russell H. Taylor, retired from Bank of America and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Robyn Boggs Rogers of Graham, Pamela Jean Johnson of Kingston, Mass., Rebecca Ann Glasgow of Ramseur, and Holly Jo Bartlett of Hanson, Mass.; brothers, Joseph Fontana of Fairmont, W.Va., and Donald Fontana of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Sharyn Gesmond of McKeesport, Pa.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Randolph Cancer Center, 713 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Leroy F. Trotter

ASHEBORO - Leroy Franklin Trotter, 59, of 230 E. Presnell St., Asheboro, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation of Asheboro.

A graveside service was held March 27, 2008, at Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Howard McNeill officiating, with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, retired from Alma Desk, formerly employed with Asheboro Housing Authority and a bus driver for Holiday Tours.

Surviving are his son, Brian Trotter of Asheboro; sisters, Brenda Howett and Sue Lawrence, both Goldsboro; brother, Charles Trotter of Bear Creek; two grandchildren.



Mary H. Trotter

ASHEBORO - Mary Ann "Faye" or "Dink" Hunt Trotter, 74, of 608 Sawyersville Road, Asheboro, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

The funeral was held March 30, 2008, at Bethel Baptist Church in Asheboro with the Rev. Claudie Harrison, the Rev. Jody Harrison and the Rev. Brian Cole officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, John Austin "Buck" Trotter of the home; daughters, Brenda Cole, Vonna "Red" Olson and Donna Key, all of Asheboro, Judy Cook of Denton and Janet Beasley of Sophia; sons, Larry Trotter and Rickey Trotter, both of Asheboro; sister, Marie "Punk" Hoover of Asheboro, Bonnie Keck of High Point and Pauline Walker of Archdale; 10 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.



Nickey Trotter

LIBERTY - Nickey "T Bone" Travis Trotter, 50, of 1564 Sandy Ridge Drive, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

The funeral was held March 26, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Stocks officiating. Burial was in Giles Chapel UMC Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County and a truck driver.

Surviving are his wife, Robin Beeson Trotter of the home; son, Travis Trotter of the home; parents, Robert and Gladys Trotter of Asheboro; brothers, Billy Trotter of Asheboro, Gary Trotter of Sophia and Wesley Trotter of Trinity.



Jonathan A. Weeks

LIBERTY - Jonathan Ashley Weeks, 35, of 3782 Randolph Church Road, Liberty, died Sunday, March 23, 2008.

A graveside service was held March 26, 2008, at the Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Alanda Harris officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of Eastern Randolph High School, attended Grays Chapel United Methodist Church, worked with Faith Construction, did maintenance with First National Bank and was self-employed.

Surviving are his son, Chase A. Weeks of Chapel Hill; mother, Margaret L. Weeks of Wilmington; stepmother, Ann Weeks of Franklinville; brother, William C. Weeks of Wilmington; stepsister, LeAnn Langley of Franklinville; stepbrother, Mark Lambert of Huntsville, Ala.

Memorials may be made to Grays Chapel United Methodist Church, 5056 N.C. 22 N., Franklinville, N.C. 27248.



Bobby Joe Whittington

RANDLEMAN - Bobby Joe Whittington, 70, of 5066 Old Walker Mill Road, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 31, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Randleman with the Rev. Aaron Robbins officiating.

Burial was in Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church Cemetery in Randleman.

He was a native of Randolph County and was retired from Hughes Furniture.

Surviving are his sons, Gary Whittington of King, Barry Whittington of Kernersville and Dale Whittington of Winston-Salem; sister, Wilma Sechrest of Randleman; brother, Leroy Whittington of Pleasant Garden; 13 grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church, 3335 Wesleyan Church, 3335 Wesleyan Road, Randleman, N.C. 27317.



Catherine T. Wyrick

RANDLEMAN - Catherine Emogene Taylor Wyrick, 58, of 4986 U.S. 220 Business North, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at her home.

A graveside service was held March 29, 2008, at Tom's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Denton with the Rev. Tim Hoffman and David Minor officiating.

She was the widow of Everett Dayle Wyrick, employed with Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton and was retired from Randolph Hospital.

Surviving are her daughters, Traci Renea Perkins of Randleman and Michelle Foland and Crystal Brooks, both of Asheboro; son, Mike Perkins of Randleman; brothers, David Taylor of Liberty, Dale Taylor of Amelia, Va., and Ray Taylor, Stephen Taylor and Lee Taylor, all of Beckley, W.Va.; sisters, Debbie Carson of Daniels, W.Va., Loretta Williams of Randleman and Pauline Mills of Akron, Ohio; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or to the Medical Pediatric Unit, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-1048.



Treva P. York

ASHEBORO - Treva Joyce Powell York, 55, of 19-B Worthville St., Randleman, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 28, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jonathon Shook officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Hoke County, self-employed as a daycare sitter for the elderly and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her daughters, Cindy Chriscoe of Seagrove and Crystal Lambeth of Asheboro; sons, Billy York and Jaime York of Randleman; five grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.

        

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