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January 16, 2008

J. Sam Arnold

TRINITY – J. Sam Arnold, 82, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.

The funeral was held Jan. 10, 2008, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Karen Smith and the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Preston Harris officiating. Burial with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, the first president and co-founder of Valley Furniture Company Inc., a life-long member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of the Tabernacle Charge and a World War II veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Justice Arnold of the home; son, D. Gary Arnold of Trinity; daughter, Karen A. Coppley of Trinity; sisters, Ruby Garrison of Louisville, Ky., Inex Smith of Kannapolis and Ola Mae Pope of Trinity; brother, Worth Arnold of Trinity; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Dianne Plummer, 3250 Hannersville Road, Lexington, N.C. 27292.



Sallie Chandler

ASHEBORO – Thelma Pugh "Sallie" Chandler, 93, of Mountain Top Residential Apartments, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 12, 2008, at the Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Greensboro with the Rev. Susan Pillsbury-Taylor and the Rev. Dr. Charles Adams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of E.M. (Mott) Chandler and a member of the Rehobeth United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Patricia C. Millikan and Kay C. Ogburn; sister, Pauline Weatherly; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27406 or to the American Heart Association, MAA, Memorials & Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216.



Keith E. Conner

ASHEBORO – Keith Edward Conner, 50, of 619 Fox Fire Road, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 11, 2008, at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, with Dr. Ron Hamilton and the Rev. Johnny Henderson officiating. Burial was in West Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of Eastern Randolph High School.

Surviving are his daughter, Christa Conner of Asheville; son, Casey Conner of Lexington; parents, Burnie and Betty Conner of the home; sisters, Karen Burress of Randleman and Trenda Marsh of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to help with his children's college expenses to c/o Betty Conner, 619 Fox Fire Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.



Violet G. Conner

ASHEBORO – Violet Hatley Goins Conner, 84, of 230 E. Presnell St, Asheboro, died Wednesday Jan. 9, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation.

A private service was held at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard McNeil officiating.

She was a native of Stanly County and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her granddaughters, Deborah Michael and Vicki Vickers, both of Randleman; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 202 Centerport Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27204.



Robert W. Dozier

ASHEBORO – Robert Winston Dozier of Asheboro, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, from complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

The funeral was held Jan. 9, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro. Burial was in Richmond Memorial Park, Hamlet.

He was a native of Marion, S.C., a graduate of Clemson University, the founder and operator of Montgomery Foods Inc., Quik Chek Inc. and Quik Chek Fuels Inc.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia S. Dozier; sons, Bryan Dozier and Win Dozier, both of Troy, and King Dozier of Asheboro; daughter, Aimee Dozier Norris of Charlotte; stepsons, Scott Bankhead of Asheboro and Todd Bankhead of Blacksburg, Va.; brother, W.B. dozier of Marion, S.C.; sisters, Dot McIntyre and Shan Williams, both of Marion, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Western North Carolina Chapter, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, N.C. 28210; Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C, 27204-0009; or to First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



David S. Everhart

ASHEBORO – David Stafford Everhart, 53, of 1501 Sunset Drive, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 12, 2008, at First E & R Church of Christ in Asheboro, with the Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.

He was a native of Randolph County and was employed with Easy Mart. He was a member of First E & R United Church of Christ where he served as a deacon.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Everhart of the home; son, Michael Alan Ridge of Asheboro; mother, Marion T. Lucas of Asheboro; brothers, Randy Everhart, John Everhart and Luke Lucas, all of Asheboro, and Mark Everhart of Maryville, Tenn.; one grandchild.

Memorials may be Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204; or First E & R United Church of Christ, 211 Cliff Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Gary L. Foster

ASHEBORO – Gary Lee Foster, 42, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 12, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Charles Reeder officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Randolph County, the son of Tulah Kennedy Foster and the late Harold Worth Foster, and a participant in the Special Olympics.

Surviving is addition to his mother, are sister, Kathy Millikan of Randleman; brother, Ricky Lynn Foster of Asheboro; several nephews.

Memorials may be made to RHA/Howell Center Clearcreek, 11950 Howell Center Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28227; Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009; or to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. 27317.



Myrtle Love Fox

SILER CITY – Myrtle Florence Love Fox, 97, formerly of 651 E. Fifth St., died Jan. 11, 2008, at SunBridge of Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 15, 2008, at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home Chapel of Siler City, with the Rev. Melvin Williamson and the Rev. Jon Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County, the widow of Everett Fox, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her son, Albert Thomas Fox of Asheboro; daughters, Phyllis Goodson of Franklinville and Betty Sands of Asheboro; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the activity department of SunBridge, 400 Vision Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Roy G. Hill

ASHEBORO – Roy Gilbert Hill, 63, of 7046 U.S. 64 West, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held Jan. 11, 2008, at Bethel Baptist Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Jody Harrison and the Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Asheboro.

He was a native of Randolph County and the owner of Riverside Upholstery and worked part-time at Wal-Mart in Asheboro.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine Cranford Hill of the home; daughters, Denia Hill Seabolt of Seminole, Fla., and Robin Hill Tucker of Trinity; mother, Euvenia Hill of Asheboro; sisters, Amelia Hill and Charlene Jarrell, both of Asheboro; brother, Robert Hill of Asheboro; four grandchildren.

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



Wilma S. Hodgin

GREENSBORO – Wilma Scott Hodgin, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held Jan. 12, 2008, at Southside Baptist Church, with Randolph Memorial Park. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County and a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, R. Waldo Hodgin of Greensboro; daughter, Beryl Hodgin of Greensboro; sister, Jackie Davis of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 1001 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27406.



Claudia H. Jennings

RANDLEMAN – Claudia Harris Jennings, 84, of 1222 Jennings Road, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 10, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Pete Lamb officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County and retired from Sapona Mfg.

Surviving are her daughters, Sue Robinson of Asheboro and Judy Clifton of Franklinville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.



Bobby L. Johnson

SOPHIA – Bobby Leroy Johnson, 73, of Sophia, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center.

The funeral was held Jan. 11, 2008, at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. John Sides officiating. Burial was in Trinity Cemetery.

He was a native of Guilford County, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former owner/operator of the Johnson Field Airport in Sophia.

Surviving are his wife, Jimmie Davis Johnson of the home; daughter, Sharon Johnson Faulkner of Norwood; brother, Jim Johnson of Wilmington; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27407.



Ruby "Pat" McCain

ASHEBORO – Ruby "Pat" McCain, 63, of 2607, West Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

A graveside service was held Jan. 15, 2008, Charlotte United Methodist Church Cemetery in Asheboro, with the Rev. Jeff Harlow officiating.

She was a native of Marble Hill, Ga., formerly of Randleman and a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth McCain Sr.; sons, Kenneth McCain Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Terry Mangum and John Massengale, both of Oak Island, and Fred McCain of Randleman; daughter, Ann Saintilien of Southport; seven grandchildren.

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



Janet G. McFadden

Asheboro – Janet Groben McFadden, 86, of 3137 Grange Hall Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at her home.

A graveside service was held Jan. 14, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro, with Pastor Melvin Morton officiating.

She was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., a graduate of Germantown High School, formerly employed with Townsend-Kane Insurance Co. and was a member of Chestertown Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, James Henry McFadden; daughters, Carolyn Jane Wilson of Asheboro, Nancy Rachel Henderson of Tampa, Fla., and Alice Bradley of Asheboro; brother, Robert Groben of Hatboro, Pa.; sister, Marian White of Clearwater, Fla.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Goodwill Christian Church, 1748 Jim Elliott Road, Denton, N.C. 27239.



Charlie W. Montgomery

ASHEBORO – Charlie Walker Montgomery, 76, of 501 Crystal Wood Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

The funeral was held Jan. 14, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Samuel Hicks officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Arat, Va., a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Union Carbide/Energizer.

Surviving are his wife, Ellen F. Montgomery; sons, Charles L. Montgomery, Andrew K. Montgomery and John N. Montgomery, all of Asheboro; three step-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren.



Chase Owens

DENTON – Tyler Chase Owens, 17, of 8636 New Hope Church Road, Denton, N.C. died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held Jan. 10, 2008, at Oakhurst Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Crider officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Orange County, attended Southwestern Randolph High School and was a member of the Order of DeMolay, Chapter of the Rising Sun.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, J.D. and Rebecca Cranford of the home; father and stepmother, Kirby and Tina Owens of Asheboro; sister, Jessie Cranford of Albemarle; brothers, Taran Owens of Denton, Mason Owens of Asheboro, Casey Cranford of Albemarle, Allen Howard of Seagrove and Brett Howard of Seagrove; grandmother, Jean McIntyre of Asheboro; grandparents, Mike and Dana McIntyre of Asheboro; grandparents, George and Judy Speight of Chatham County.

Memorials may be made to The Chase Owens Family, c/o The American Red Cross, Randolph Service Center, 1117 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



William A. Russell Sr.

ASHEBORO – William Abner Russell Sr., 88, of 1483 Vesper Trail, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 14, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur, with the Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Community Church Cemetery.

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

Surviving are his wife, Arlene Anglemyer Russell; son, Willie Russell Jr. of Asheboro; daughters, Anna Hill of Asheboro and Kay McNeill of Seagrove; sister, Pat Covert of Greensboro; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.



George A. Swaim

RANDLEMAN – George Alvis Swaim, 61, of 5059 Winding Tree Trail, Randleman, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 9, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Randleman, with the Rev. Bill Skeen officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

He was a native of Randolph County, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was employed by Interior Enterprises.

Surviving are his wife, Rejeana Profitt Swaim; daughters, Ginger and Amanda Swaim, both of Randleman; sisters, Linda Allen of Asheboro, Helen Lawhorne of Staley, Gladys McMasters of Staley and Ruby Routh of Greensboro; brothers, Bill Swaim of Trinity and Sam Swaim of Maiden; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Red Cross Civitan Club, P.O. Box 187, Climax, N.C. 27233.



L. Wayne Thomas

ASHEBORO – Leonard Wayne Thomas, 81, of 1937 Frank Road, Asheboro, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

The funeral was held Jan. 9, 2008, at Huldah Baptist Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Kenneth Reaves and the Rev. Steve Welborn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, the widower of Mabel McDowell Thomas, retired from Acme-McCrary Hosiery Mill, a member of Huldah Baptist Church and the Lions Club.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Pennell Thomas of the home; daughter, Rebecca Thomas Graves of Asheboro; son, Leonard Earl Thomas of Asheboro; stepsons, Terry Pennell of the home, Dale Pennell and Tommy Pennell, both of Taylorsville; two grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Huldah Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7187 Old N.C. Hwy. 13, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.



Mary H. Tuttle

ASHEBORO – Mary Hicks Tuttle, 75, of 333 Freedom Drive, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 14, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. James Allmon officiating.

She was a native of Montgomery County, the widow of Clyde Tuttle, formerly employed with Nantucket Hosiery and was of the Baptist faith.



George H. Wright

ASHEBORO – George Henry Wright, 85, of 1923 Summey Town Road, Trinity, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

The funeral was held Jan. 13, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Joe Yates officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Cross Christian Church Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church and was retired from B.B. Walker Co.

Surviving are his wife, Clara Pierce Wright; sisters, Pauline King, Jessie May Weaver and Alline Wright, all of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Jackson Creek Baptist Church, c/o Billy Joe Yates, 393 Jarrell Road, Lexington, N.C. 27292.

        

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