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January 9, 2008

Phil N. Armstrong

DENTON – Phillip Nelson Armstrong, 63, of 5874 Jackson Creek Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at the home of his sister.

The funeral was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Farmer Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Lamb officiating. Burial was in Farmer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County and was retired as a self-employed roofer.

Surviving are stepdaughter, Linda Bivens of Lexington; mother, Lucille Armstrong of Asheboro; sister, Sharon Armstrong of Asheboro; brothers, Kenneth Armstrong and Tim Armstrong, both of Denton and George Armstrong of Trinity.

Memorials may be made to Farmer Baptist Church, 4566 Dunbar Bridge Road, Asheboro, N.C.



Evelyn K. Boone

ASHEBORO – Evelyn Kiser Boone, 80, of 1019 Old State Highway, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 7, 2008, Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. L.D. Pritchard and Gene Bumgarner officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Mooresville, worked in retail and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Alvie J. Boone; sons, J. Darrell Boone of Arlington, Va., and A. Daniel Boone of Central, S.C.; daughters, Rhonda Boone and Shelia Wigington, both of Asheboro; sisters, Mabel Griggs of Winston-Salem and Elsie Land of Durham; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

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



William M. Brown

ASHEBORO – William Madison Brown, 82, of 1874 Twin Flower Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur, with the Rev. Kenneth Huggins officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Stuart Furniture.

Surviving are sons, Jackie Jenson Brown of Salisbury and Michael Lyn Brown of Kernersville; brothers, Howard Brown of Randleman, Virgil Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Edwin Brown of Texas; one grandchild.



W.E. Callicutt

ASEHBORO – Worth Elmer "W.E." Callicutt Jr., 66, of 124 Emmanuel Church Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 6, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial was in New Hope Memorial Gardens.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, retired from General Electric and was former owner and operator of Seagrove Muffler and Tire.

Surviving are his wife, Faye Nichols Callicutt of the home; Rodney Callicutt of Asheboro; daughter, Renee Clanton of High Point and Chandra Callicutt of Raleigh; mother, Vessie Cole Callicutt of Asheboro; sister, Yvonne Callicutt of Asheboro; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 151 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203



Dwight Chriscoe

RANDLEMAN – Dwight Norman Chriscoe, 73, of 2101 Old Liberty Road, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 1, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with the Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial was in White's Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, worked at Sapona Manufacturing and was retired from Klaussner Furniture.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Allred Chriscoe of the home; daughter, Tammy McComb of High Point; sister, Eva Kiser of Seagrove; three grandchildren.



Frances M. Combs

ASHEBORO – Frances Marie Combs, 78, of 212 Westwood Drive, Seagrove, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

A graveside service was held Jan. 7, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park with the Rev. Russell Ward Jr. officiating

She was a native of Seagrove, retired from Asheboro City Schools and was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church of Asheboro.

Surviving are her husband, Rex Combs; daughter, Amy Combs of Seagrove; son, George Combs of Seagrove; sister, Isabelle Barnes of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009; First Presbyterian Church, 420 West Walker Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or Seagrove Christian Church, P.O. Box 29, Seagrove, N.C. 27341.



Barbara Ann V. Cooper

SOPHIA – Barbara Ann Vestal Cooper, 68, of Sophia, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 8, 2008, at Cumby Family Funeral Service of Archdale, with the Rev. Bobby Vestal officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County.

Surviving are her husband, Roger K. Cooper; son, Joey Walker of Kernersville; daughters, Melinda Walker of Asheville and Tammy Hill of Sophia; brothers, Bobby Vestal and Neal Vestal, both of High Point, and Gene Vestal of Trinity; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Randolph County.



Kermit S. Craven

SEAGROVE – Kermit Stout Craven, 70, of 6129 Little Beane Store Road, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held Jan. 8, 2008, at Riverside Baptist Church, with Pastor Kenneth Bouldin and Preacher Henry Craven officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, the widower of Mary Lou Rush Craven and a retired chicken farmer.

Surviving are his son, Henry Craven of Seagrove; daughter, Patricia Mounce of Asheboro; sister, Ada Ruth Weatherly of Duluth, Ga.; brothers, Jack Craven of Franklinville and Sidney Craven of Asheboro; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

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



Glenna V. Graves

ASEHBORO – Glenna Mae Voncannon Graves, 96, of 3822 Happy Hollow Road, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home.

The funeral was held Jan. 7, 2008, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Billy Jarrett and the Rev. Harold Hammond officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of George R. Graves and retired from General Electric.

Surviving are her daughter, Betty Sue Brown of Asheboro; son, George Robert "Bob" Graves of Asheboro; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Flag Springs United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 5852 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.



Donald E. Gregg

ASHEBORO – Donald Edward "Yank" Gregg, 73, of 2437 South Lake Drive, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

A graveside service was held Jan. 2, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Jeff Nobles officiating.

He was a native of Pennsylvania, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Masonic Lodge #699 in Asheboro and was formerly employed Ronnie Sewell Construction.

Surviving are his wife, Mollie Leonheart Gregg; daughters, Debra Lynn Griffin of Walkertown and Diana Nance of Asheboro; stepson, Brian Simera of Asheboro; sister, Shirley Rowland of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Michael Gregg of Meadeville, Pa.; four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Ruff Love Rescue, P.O. Box 2013, Thomasville, N.C. 27261.



Kathleen Groves

ASHEBORO – Kathleen Berry Groves, 86, of 1102 McDowell Road, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 26, 2008, at All Souls Anglican Church, 2898 Old Cox Road in Asheboro, where she was a member, with the Rev. Canon R. Larry Emerson, Vicar, officiating and with Eric Groves and Bob Schrecengost assisting.

She was a native of London, England, a homemaker and a welder for the war effort welding war munitions.

Surviving are her husband Eric J. Groves of Asheboro; sons, Mark Groves of Shelburne, Vt., and Jason Groves of Mill Spring; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to All Souls Anglican Church, P.O. Box 1732, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Shelby S. Haithcock

ASHEBORO – Shelby Jean "Chubby" Snyder Haithcock, 71, of 1198 Thoroughbred Road, Lot #3, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A graveside service was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Community Baptist Church Cemetery in Candor. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Chatham County, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Brigman of Asheboro; stepdaughter, Crystal Willard of Asheboro; sister, Mickey Sharon of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.

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



Treva L. Johnson

ASHEBORO – Treva Ruth Linder Johnson, 66, of 835 S. Cox St., Unit 8, Asheboro, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at her home.

No funeral services were held.

She was a native of Bamberg County, S.C., a member of First Baptist Church, formerly employed with Wachovia Bank, Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home and Matlab.

Surviving are her son, Charles Linder of Asheboro; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, MAA, Memorials & Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216.



Lorene W. Klepacki

ASHEBORO – Lorene Wood "Pete" Klepacki, 85, of 450 Mountain Top Drive, #217, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at her home.

A graveside service was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro, with the Rev. Michael Klepacki officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Henry D. "Hank" Klepacki, a graduate of Asheboro High School, attended Greensboro Women's College, was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a member of the Randolph Arts Guild.

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy Klepacki Harding of St. Louis, Mo.; son, the Rev. Michael Klepacki, Commander, U.S. Naval Chaplain Corps, Guam.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 512 W. Wainman Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or the Randolph Arts Guild, 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Lucy B. LePore

ASHEBORO – Lucy Buglione LePore, 83, of Horseshoe Bend Road, Asheboro, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held.

She was a native of the Bronx, N.Y., and the widow of Julius LePore.

Surviving are her daughters, Kathy Owen of Asheboro, Janet Paccione of Randleman, Julie Lepore and LuAnn Kelley both of Nyack, N.Y., and Christine Jones of Philadelphia, Pa.; sons, Anthony LePore of Troutville, Va., Michael LePore of Thompson Station, Tenn., and Steven Lepore of Asheville; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Stride & Ride, TEAM KATHY, 2306 W. Meadowview Road, Suite 125, Greensboro, N.C. 27407.



Ruby A. Lowe

ASHEBORO – Leona Ruby Auman Lowe, 81, of 125 Anchor Drive, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at High Point Regional Hospital.

A graveside service was held Jan. 3, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Robert M. Lowe, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are son, James Robert Lowe of California; sisters, Virgie Auman Hicks of Thomasville and Chris Auman Prus of Charlotte; brother, Truett Auman of Asheboro; two grandchildren.



Ray Massey

ASHEBORO – Curtis Raymond Massey, 62, of Asheboro, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007.

The funeral was held Jan. 2, 2008, at Cross Road Baptist Church, with Pastor Johnny Henderson officiating.

He was a native of Farmville, branch manager for Nations Credit in Kill Devil Hills and was in the Army Reserve.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Massey; daughter, Jeanne Seward of Chester, Va.; sister, Betty Cannon of Ayden; brother, Carl Massey of Winterville; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cross Road Baptist Church Foreign Missions Fund, P.O. Box 2042, Asheboro, N.C. 27204; or the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, N.C. 27361-0338.



Donald E. McDowell

ASHEBORO – Donald Eugene McDowell, 57, of Asheboro, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Moses H. Cone Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 3, 2008, at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. J.R. Gossett officiating. Burial with military honors was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed with Mac Panel.

Surviving are his wife, Mareen Parrish McDowell of the home; daughter, Wendy Bundy; sister, Judy Adams of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren.



Stanley R. McNeill

SEAGROVE – Stanley Raeford McNeill, 88, of 5802 Ridge Road, Seagrove, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 2, 2008, at Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove, with the Rev. Martin Davis and Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial with military honors was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, the widower of Estelle Mabe McNeill, a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his daughters, Diane Margolis of Fort Pierce, Fla., Delia Kiser of Gooseneck Creek, S.C., and Janet Hill of Asheboro; sons, Sidney R. McNeill of Franklinville and David S. McNeill of Archdale; sister, Clara M. Burgin of Ocala, Fla.; brother, Page G. McNeill; five grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; nine great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild.



Marie W. Millikan

ASHEBORO – Iris Marie Weaver Millikan, 54, of 152 Lewis Country Drive, Asheboro, died Dec. 31, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

A graveside service was held Jan. 4, 2008, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lee Green officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, attended Seagrove High School and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her daughter, Candice White of Asheboro; sons, Ronald Harvell and Bobby Millikan, both of Asheboro; sisters, Martha King of Marion, Va., and Juanita Powers of Asheboro; brothers, Lewis King Jr. and Daryle King, both of Asheboro and Johnny King of McCleanny, Fla.; four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, Texas 75244.



Bertie S. Nelson

SOPHIA – Bertie Skeen Nelson, 89, of 3670 Nelson Road, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at her residence.

The funeral was held Jan. 1, 2008, at Popular Ridge Friends Meeting with Pastor Randall A. Quate officiating. Burial was in Popular Ridge Friends cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of W. Allen Nelson, a graduate of Trinity High School, co-founder of Nelson Frames Inc., member of Popular Ridge Friends Meeting and a volunteer with Randolph County Meals on Wheels.

Surviving are her daughter, Audrey Toth of Sophia; sons, R. Keith Nelson and Norman O. Nelson, both of Sophia; sister, Radie Kennedy of Trinity; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Popular Ridge Friends Meeting, 3673 Hoover Hill Road, Trinity, N.C. 27370.



Charlie Pollard

ASHEBORO – Charles Edward "Charlie" Pollard, 75, of 869 Cedar Creek Drive, Asheboro, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held Jan. 7, 2008, at the Church of the Good Shepherd Chapel, where he was a member, with the Rev. Dr. Everett Thomas and the Rev. Jack Ogburn officiating.

He was a native of Petersburg, Va., attended Randolph Macon College, was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a retired textile executive.

Surviving are his wife, Dillon Dawson Pollard; sons, Charles E. Pollard III of Manhattan, N.Y., David Dawson Pollard of Charlotte, Michael Brockett Pollard; brother, William Duncan Pollard of Petersburg, Va.; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 505 Mountain Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.



Willie L. Saunders

SEAGROVE – Willie Lee Saunders, 65, of 3060 Brower Mill Road, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 3, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro with Pastor Ben Chavis officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County and retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Saunders of the home; daughters, Tammy Phillips of Randleman and Jill Auman of Asheboro; sons, Dean Saunders, Rex Saunders and Ronald Saunders, all of Burlington, Tim Seagraves of Greensboro and Benjamin Seagraves of Seagrove; mother, Anna Saunders of Randleman; sisters, Marie Saunders and Margaret Parrish, both of Randleman, Joyce Freeman of Asheboro, Viola Parrish of Randleman and Rosa Stamey of Franklinville; brothers, George Saunders and David Saunders, both of Asheboro; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Mildred D. Sheffield

SEAGROVE – Mildred Edith Davis Sheffield, 63, of 784 Steed Road, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 2, 2007, at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Andrew Hurlburt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County, a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church and was a hosiery mill knitter.

Surviving are her husband, Lee Sheffield of the home; daughters, Carol Britt and Rhonda Sechrest, both of Ether, and Lynn Callicutt of Troy; sons, Timmy Sheffield of Seagrove and David Sheffield of the home; brothers, Mitchell Davis of Asheboro and Gilbert Davis of Robbins; sister, Mertis Stevens of Mt. Gilead; nine grandchildren.



Jonathan G. Simmons

ASHEBORO – Jonathan Grant Simmons, 28, of 1329 Arabian Drive, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The funeral was held Jan. 4, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Ziegler officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County and was a carpenter.

Surviving are his mother, Sue E. Walker of Asheboro; father, Grant Simmons of Seagrove; sisters, Lindsay S. Taylor of Sophia and Krista Schneider of Boone; brother, Brandon Payne of Asheboro; maternal grandmother, Betty M. Walker of Sophia and paternal grandparents, Ralph and Mabel Simmons of Seagrove.

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



Carra Stephenson

ASHEBORO – Carra "Bunny" H. Stephenson, 73, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007.

The funeral was held Jan. 2, 2008, at Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel in Raleigh, with the Rev. Joe Sutton officiating. Burial was in Montlawn Memorial Park.

She was a native of Wake County.

Surviving are sons, Gary L. Ray of Asheboro, Terry N. Ray of Rocky Mount, Cary L. Ray of Wendell and Larry W. Ray of Florida; stepson, John Stephenson of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; stepdaughter, Betsy Newton of Chapel Hill; sisters, Mavis Cobb of Four Oaks, and Georgie Wood of Cary; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren.



Mozelle A. Stout

RAMSEUR – Mozelle Albright Stout, 82, of 5635 Erect Road, Ramseur, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Care.

The funeral was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Holly Spring Friends Meeting, with the Rev. Todd Brown, the Rev. Ricky Sessoms and the Rev. Leslie Winslow officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Joe Mack Stout, retired from Burlington Socks/Kayser Roth, was a member of the Eastern Star Order #271 and a member of Holly Spring Friends Meeting.

Surviving are her daughters, Marcella Brittain of Ramseur and Chris Messer of Chehalis, Wash.; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Holly Spring Friends Outreach Vision Property, 2938 Holly Spring Road, Ramseur, N.C. 27316 or to Our Place Adult Day Care, 714 Farr St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Joyce W. Vestal

STALEY – Joyce Fox Williams Vestal, 89, of 448 Benjie Williams Road, Staley, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Siler City.

The funeral was held Jan. 4, 2008, at Kildee Wesleyan Church in Ramseur, with the Rev. Gary Waisner and the Rev. Blair Lyseski officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Chatham County, a charter member of Kildee Wesleyan Church and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her daughters, Alice Sue W. Teague of Siler City and Faye W. Whitehead of Staley; sister, Mary Frances Fox Dorsett of Siler City; stepdaughter, Catherine Vestal Mobley of Siler City; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.



Kerry Waiters

LIBERTY – Kerry Waiters, of Butler Road, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007.

A memorial service was held Jan. 4, 2008, at Lewis Grove Holiness Church.

Surviving are his wife, Rose Mary Waiters of the home; sons, Michael Williams and Christopher Waiters, both of Winston-Salem; daughter, Ayauna Shrimali of Daytona Beach, Fla.; mother, Louise Brooks Waiters of Kernersville; brothers, James A. Waiters of Williamsburg, Va., Walter A. Waiters Jr. of Radcliff, Ky., and Clayton Waiters of Winston-Salem; sisters, Claudette Waiters of Winston-Salem and Faye Samuels of Kernersville; 10 grandchildren.



Junior Wilson

RANDLEMAN – Hobert Loyde "Junior" Wilson Jr., 65, of 3918 Heath Dairy Road, Randleman, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 5, 2008, at Forest Park Baptist Church in Randleman, with the Rev. Rodney Vickers and the Rev. David Dunigan officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County, attended Sophia and North Asheboro Church of God, was the owner and operator of T & S Machine Shop and Wilson Brothers Trucking & Grading, and was a member of the Randleman Cattlemen's Association.

Surviving are his wife, Lois Marsh Wilson; daughter, Teri Hyatt of Franklinville; sons, Jeff Wilson of Asheboro and Michael Wilson of Archdale; sisters, Doris Garner of Randleman and Julia Thompson and Susan Loflin, both of Jackson Creek; brothers, Harold Wilson, David Wilson, Roger Wilson, John Wilson and Charles Wilson, all of Randleman, Joel Wilson and Jimmy Wilson, both of Franklinville, and Richard Wilson of Candor; seven grandchildren.



Ralph Wilson

ASHEBORO – James Ralph Wilson, 86, of Asheboro died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 3, 2007, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Nellie Bescher and the Rev. Tim Fonner officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Stokes County, the widower of Florence Trogdon Wilson, formerly employed with Acme-McCrary and General Electric/Black & Decker and was a member of Whispering Pines Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his daughters, Patty Dampier of Hanson, Kan., Susan McKay of Boone, Beverly Culbertson of Liberty and Cathy Cheek of Chesterfield, Va.; son, J. Ralph Wilson Jr. of Cebu, Philippines; sister, Beulah Davis of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1213 Shana Lane, Asheboro, N.C. 27205; Randolph County Senior Adults Association, Meals on Wheels, 133 W. Wainman Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or to Russell's Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center, 5118 U.S. 220 Business South, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Ola Jones Womble

ASHEBORO – Ola Jones Womble, 78, of 619 White Oak St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at her home.

A private service was held.

She was a native of Apex, a homemaker and the widow of the Rev. James Albert Womble.

Surviving are her daughter, Judy Womble Staley of Parnell, Mo.; son, James Ray "Bud" Womble of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.



Kathryn M. Wright

ASHEBORO – Kathryn Morris Wright, 74, of 744 McDowell Country Trail, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 3, 2008, at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church, with Dr. Karen Hudson officiating.

She was a native of Montour Falls, N.Y., a graduate of Cornell University, a retired elementary school teacher, attended Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ramseur and was active in many civic and community organizations.

Surviving are her sons, Ron Wright of Apex, Jerry Wright of Swoope, Va., and Mark Hasson of Montour Falls, N.Y.; sister, Phyllis Frost of Clearwater, Fla.

Memorials may be made to Randolph County Public Library, Smart Start Program, 201 Worth St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or to Mission Metodista "Adonai," P.O. Box 5322, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Brenda Wyatt

TRINITY – Brenda Gail Wyatt, 38, of 4605 Kennedy Road, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 2, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating.

She was a native of Franklinton and a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Payne of the home; mother, Sandra Wyatt of Franklinton; stepfather, Willie Harold Wall of Trinity; sister, Robin Small of Panama City, Fla.



Ruth K. York

ASHEBORO – Ruth Frances Keeling York, 88, of 308 Virginia Ave., Asheboro, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 3, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel.

She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.

Surviving are her daughters, Dorcas Elson of Ocala, Fla., Phyllis Rico of Bradenton, Fla., and Mary Y. Chrismon of Chincoteague Island, Va.; son, Kenneth Ronald York Sr. of the home; sisters, Lizzie K. Stuart of Randleman and Annie Lou Marley of Asheboro; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 202 Centerport Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27409.

        

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