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February 6, 2008

Pamela Ann Ambrosini

RANDLEMAN – Pamela Ann Parker Ambrosini, 42, of 3736 Applewood Road, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

The funeral was held Feb. 4, 2008, at First Wesleyan Church in Randleman, where she was a member, with the Rev. Don Hurlburt and the Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. Burial was in Country Holiness Cemetery in Randleman.

She was a native of Greensboro and employed with Esteves-DWD as a office manager.

Surviving are her husband, Timothy Ambrosini of Randleman; daughters, Amber Gordon, Ashley Gordon, Ariel Gordon and Angel Craven, all of Randleman; parents, Frankie and Claradean Suits of Greensboro; brothers, Randy Parker of Siler City, and Doug Parker, Ricky Parker, both of Asheboro; sister, Cathy Talbert of Reidsville; maternal grandmother, Maggie Jones of Durham.

Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 125 Tabernacle St., Randleman, N.C. 27317.



Mary M. Bailey

ASHEBORO – Mary Alice Merritt Bailey, 85, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

The funeral was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Boyd Byerly and Pastor Huey Turner officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Bill Bailey, a member of Sunset Avenue Church of God and was retired from Union Carbide.

Surviving are her sister-in-law, Dorothy Merritt of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews.

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



James R. Black

LIBERTY – James Ross Black, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital Hospice Center.

A graveside service was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Smithwood United Church of Christ Cemetery in Liberty, with the Rev. Greg Burris officiating.

He was the widower of Annie Vickrey Black.

Surviving are his sons, Harold Ross (Pete) Black of Liberty and William David Black of Greensboro; sister, Dr. Carolyn Black Ferree of Winston-Salem; brother, Ronnie Black of Liberty; five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice or to Smithwood United Church of Christ, 6809 Kimesville Road, Liberty, N.C, 27298.



Joseph Linsey "Joe" Burge

TRINITY – Joseph Linsey "Joe" Burge, 55, of 5418 Fairview Church Road, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

The funeral was held Feb. 5, 2008, at Fairview United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Smith, Pastor Bobby Loving and the Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial with miliatary honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Trinity, employed with Myrtle Desk Co. (Hayworth Inc.) as a maintenance supervisor, a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and a member of Springfield Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Carlene Covington Burge of the home; daughter, Jodi Pugh of Trinity; son, Dean Burge of Trinity; mother, Mary Inez Burge of Trinity; sisters, Gail Mann and Andrea Hyde, both of Trinity; four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Edward C. Burks

ASHEBORO – Edward Cleo Burks, 74, of 335 Freedom Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

The funeral was held Feb. 6, 2008, at Finch and Finch Funeral Home in Altavista, Va., with the Rev. Burton King and Pastor Jon Shook officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Altavista,Va.

He was a native of Altavista, Va., the widower of Dora N. Burks and Betty H. Burks, and was retired from Prestige Fabricators.

Surviving are his sons, Edward J. Burks and Mark E. Burks, both of Asheboro, and David D. Burks of Mount Joy, Pa.; brothers, P.T. Burks of Lynchburg, Va., Lawrence Burks of Forest, Va., Junior Burks of Asheboro and Frank Burks of Crossville, Tenn.; sister, Thelma Trent of Lynchburg, Va.; four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Bailey's Grove Church Building Fund, 1556 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



George D. Calhoun

RAMSEUR – George Douglas Calhoun, 37, of 5353 Foushee Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Feb. 4, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Moravia, N.Y., and employed with Brisco Industries.

Surviving are son, Nicholas Calhoun of Ramseur; daughter, Courtney Calhoun of Ramseur; mother, Martha Hoag Gaulke of Elbridge, N.Y.; brothers, Jake Hoag of Weedsport, N.Y., Danny Calhoun of Auburn, N.Y., and B.J. Calhoun of Thomasville; sisters, Mary No lke of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Patricia Russell of Franklinville, Jackqueline Hinson of Ramseur, Valarie Elsworth of Asheboro, Beverly Calhoun of Randleman, and Annette Calhoun and Jeanette Calhoun, both of Weedsport, N.Y.

Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. 27317.



Ramona B. Chriscoe

RANDLEMAN – Ramona Bailey Chriscoe, 45, of 8009 U.S. Business North, Randleman, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Feb. 1, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Randleman, with Pastor Danny Jarrell officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Bluefield, W.Va.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Chriscoe of Randleman; sons, Matthew "Beau" Bailey of Bluewell, W.Va, and Brandon Lee Chriscoe of Randleman; parents, Ernest and Connie Thompson Bailey of Princeton, W.Va.; two grandchildren.



James P. Dezern Sr.

Oak Island – James Phillip Dezern Sr., 67, of Oak Island, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center.

A memorial service was held Feb. 2, 2008, at the chapel of Peacock-Newman & White Funeral Service in Southport.

He was a native of Asheboro and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Surviving are his wife, Nellie Williams Dezern of the home; son, Jimmy Dezern of Oak Island; brothers, Terry Dezern of Asheboro and Eddie Dezern of Greensboro; sister, Brenda Cox of McLeansville; one grandchild.



Mattie T. Flowers

ASHEBORO – Mattie Vernon Tucker Flowers, 92, of 111 W. Taft Ave., Asheboro, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held Feb. 4, 2008, at Russells Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Tim Fonner officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of John Washington Flowers and a homemaker.

Surviving are stepdaughters, Frances Marie Flowers Byerly of Atlanta, Ga., and Shelby Jean Flowers Wyndingham of Hoschton, Ga.; sons, John Vernon Flowers and Charles Vander Flowers, both of Asheboro; stepson, Buddy Flowers of Charlotte; 13 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.



Billy S. Harley

CLIMAX – Billy S. Harley, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital Hospice Center.

The funeral was held Jan. 31, 2008, at True Gospel Holiness Church in Liberty. Burial was in Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley R. Harley; daughters, Erica Capers of Charlotte and Tameka Capers of Orangeburg, S.C.; stepdaughters, Bonnie Black and Minkie Black, both of Greensboro, and Janet Roberts of Durham; sisters, Dollrea McNeil of Climax, and Kare Moore and Annette Harley, both of Greensboro; brothers, John Harley of Martinsville, Va., and Larry Harley, Michael Harley, Jamie Harley, all of Greensboro; 13 grandchildren.



Edna J. Hayes

SEAGROVE – Edna Jordan Hayes, 90, of 4838 Woodfern Road, Seagrove, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Care.

The funeral was held Feb. 3, 2008, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Chuck Rowland, the Rev. Howard McNeill and the Rev. Johnny Henderson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County, the widow of Vernon F. Hayes, retired from Belk's Dept. Store, and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her son, David F. Hayes of Seagrove; daughters, Gladys H. Johnson of Asheboro, Ruth H. McNeill of Seagrove, Elizabeth H. Cox of Asheboro, Carol H. Edwards of Brunswick, Ga., and Rachel K. Hayes of Asheboro; brother, Edward Ray Jordon of Asheboro; sisters, Nellie Irvine and Mary Coltrane, both of Asheboro; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 7206 Erect Road, Seagrove, N.C. 27341.



Rachel B. Hill

ASHEBORO – Rachel Elizabeth "Betty" Grauer Hill, 79, of 945 S. Church St., Apt. 117, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Snelling Funeral Home Chapel in Chesapeake, Va., with Rev. Robert D. Hill Jr., Dr. Richard Crider and the Rev. Vance Smith officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake, Va.

She was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., the widow of Robert Dorsett Hill, a 1946 graduate of Bartran High School, a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church, and retired from Missions to Military.

Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Williams of Asheboro; son, the Rev. Robert D. Hill Jr. of Water Valley, Miss.; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Missions to Military, P.O. Box 6, Norfolk, Va. 23501; or Faith Baptist Church, 1300 Eckford St., Water Valley, MS 38965.



Eugene S. Hilliard

FRANKLINVILLE – Eugene Spencer Hilliard, 75, of 515 Pentecostal Church Road, Franklinville, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Clearview Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tim Strider and the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a Chatham County native, retired from Hancock Hams and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Lucille Davis Hilliard of the home; daughter, Sherri H. Allred of Franklinville; brothers, Curtis Hilliard, Ray Hilliard, and Larry Hilliard all of Asheboro; sisters, Louise H. Allen of Ramseur, Virginia H. Langley of Liberty; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery Fund; 2721 Cedar Falls Road, Franklinville, N.C. 27248.



Elgie H. Hurley

ASHEBORO – Elgie Laura Hurley Hurley, 83, of Asheboro, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Feb. 3, 2008, at Sunset Avenue Church of God with Pastor Boyd Byerly, the Rev. Steve Hurley and the Rev. Troy Wilhelm officiating. Burial was in Flint Hill Church of God Cemetery in Troy.

She was a native of Montgomery County, a homemaker and a charter member of Flint Hill Church of God, Troy and also a member of Sunset Avenue Church of God in Asheboro.

Surviving are her husband, Afton Poe Hurley; sons, Rev. Steve Hurley of Albany, Ga., A.C. Hurley of Franklinville, Rickey Hurley of Asheboro; sister, Jewel H. Luther of Pisgah; brother, Rev. Alva Hurley of Elkton, Va.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Church of God, 900 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Alice V. Kivett

ASHEBORO – Alice Victoria Hughes Kivett, 99, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.

The funeral was held Feb. 3, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Holder and the Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Davidson County, the widow of Sulon Benson Kivett, a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church of Asheboro and a volunteer with the American Red Cross.

Surviving are her son, Odell Benson Kivett of Asheboro and Alled Edward Kivett of Greensboro; brother, Tommy Hughes of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Lepsy W. Lofin

THOMASVILLE – Lepsy Wade Loflin, 92, of 2869 Denton Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Thomasville Medical Center.

The funeral was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Westfield Baptist Church, with Pastor Doug Stevens, the Rev. Brian Workman and the Rev. Ron Lester officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Faye Hughes Loflin, retired from Burlington Industries and attended Westfield Baptist Church.

Surviving are wife, Virginia Loflin of the home; daughter, Marion E. Sandoval of Yuba City, Calif.; son, Roger W. Loflin of Lexington; sister, Eva Summey of Randolph County; brother, Everett Glenn Loflin of Thomasville; two grandsons; one great-grandson; four stepdaughters, seven stepgrandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren.



Doug Mann

ASHEBORO – Johnie Douglas Mann, 74, of 717 Fesmire St, Asheboro, died Jan. 28, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 31, 2008, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Billy Jarrett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Hiltons, Va., a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a graduate of East Tennessee State University, formerly employed with Stedman Corp. and was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Joann Rasnick Mann of the home; daughter, Debbie Phillips of Cary, N.C.; son, Randy Mann of Roanoke, Va.; brother, Donnie Mann of Mt. Carmel, Tenn.; three grandchildren.



Edith L. Purvis

ASHEBORO – Edith Louise Purvis, 84, of 3456 Zoo Parkway, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

A graveside service was held Feb. 2, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Judy Harrington and the Rev. David Hunt officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, retired from Acme-McCrary Copr. and was a member of Mt. View Independent Methodist Church.



Sherman F. Ragsdale

ASHEBORO – Sherman Franklin Ragsdale, 70, of 2453 Rockwood Road, Asheboro, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held Feb. 3 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kelly Toth officiating. Burial with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S Navy veteran, formerly employed with Burlington Industries and presently employed with Asheboro Ford Lincoln Mercury.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Auman Ragsdale; son, Frank Ragsdale of Greensboro; daughter, April Dawn Reyes of Randleman; sisters, Lois Kearns and JoAnn Anthony, both of Asheboro; four grandchildren.



Sharon H. Shoe

LIBERTY – Sharon Denise Hensley Shoe, 53, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008.

The funeral was held Jan. 30, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church cemetery.

Surviving are her daughters, Candy Jordan and April Cousar; brother, Harold Hensley; sisters, Doris Scott, Jean Robbins and Karen Snow; six grandchildren.



Sharon M. Turner

ASHEBORO – Sharron Elizabeth Murphy Turner, 62, of 211 McLaurin Drive, Asheboro, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Feb. 4, 2008, at Central Carolina Community Church, with Pastor Frankie Gentry officiating.

She was a native of Baltimore, Md., and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are daughter, Pattie Dingess of Asheboro; sons, Randy A. Turner and Rusty A. turner, both of Asheboro; sister, Linda Henderson of Indian Trail; brother, Lawrence Talley of Eden; five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, N.C. 27611.



Pearl N. Walker

RANDLEMAN – Pearl Nelson Walker, 84, of New Salem Road, Randleman, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008.

The funeral was held Jan. 30, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman, with the Rev. Bernard Dougherty officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

She was a native of Kernersville, the widow of E. V. Walker Jr., retired from Commonwealth Hosiery and a member of New Salem United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her son, Mickey O. Walker of Randleman; daughter, Patricia A. Pugh of Asheboro; sisters, LuRay Jones of Greensboro and Betty J. Humble of Liberty; brothers, James A. Nelson of Randleman and Billy V. Nelson of Mt. Holly; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church, 623 New Salem Road, Randleman, N.C. 27317.



William L. White

ASHEBORO – William Lee White, 80, of 711 Britt Ave., Asheboro, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

The funeral was held Jan. 30, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Burial with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard was in Oaklawn Cemetery Asheboro.

He was a native of High Point, a graduate of Asheboro High School, a World War II U.S. Coast Guard veteran, professional photographer, formerly employed with Nance Chevrolet, owner and operator of Carolina Sight and Sound and worked in advertising at The Courier Tribune, a member of First Baptist Church, member of the American Legion Post 45 and Amvet's Asheboro Post 205.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Allred White; daughter, Sharon W. Newby of Asheboro, Susan L. White of Garner; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Hospice of Randolph, Future Hospice Home Fund, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.



David E. Wright

ASHEBORO – David Edward Wright, 45, of 716 Shannon Road, Asheboro, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at his Greensboro residence.

A memorial service was held.

He was a native of Randolph County, a 1980 graduate of Asheboro High School, a graduate of N.C. State University, formerly employed with Lincoln Financial, currently self-employed with Wright Preformace Counseling, and a member of the Asheboro and Greensboro Jaycees.

Surviving are his parents, Bob and Doris G. Wright of Asheboro; sister, Elizabeth Hall of Greensboro; niece, Lauren Hall of Greensboro; nephew, Mitchell Hall of Greensboro.

Memorials may be made to Community Theatre of Greensboro, 200 N. Davie St. #9, Greensboro, N.C. 27401 or to Autism Society of N.C. Guilford County Chapter, P.O. Box 41166, Greensboro, N.C. 27403.

        

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