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March 12, 2008

Virginia Auman

ASHEBORO – Mary Virginia Davis Auman, 90, of 5968 Old Troy Road, Asheboro, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 6, 2008, at New Hope United Methodist Church of Seagrove with the Rev. Kelly Ottinger, the Rev. Alanda Harris and the Rev. Harold Hammond officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Asheboro.

She was a native of Winston-Salem, the widow of Edward Auman, a homemaker and retired from Lucks Inc. of Seagrove.

Surviving are her daughters, LaVerne A. Williams of Asheboro and Louise A. Hancock of Seagrove; sons, Harold Auman, Eugene Auman and Danny Auman, all of Asheboro; sisters, Bertie E. Cole and Dorthine "Dot" Sikes, both of Asheboro, Evona D. Coble of Franklinville and Sue D. Hackett of Conway, S.C.; brother, R.J. Davis of Climax; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson.

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

Hester C. Burr

RANDLEMAN – Hester Curtis Burr, 85, formerly of 516 N. Main St., Randleman, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 5, 2008, at Sophia Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

She was a native of Chesterfield, S.C., the widow of B.P. Burr, a member of Sophia Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Schnierson's of Randleman and Mr. Jeans.

Surviving are her daughters, Margie Burr Wright of Asheboro and Ruth Burr Green of Randleman; half-sisters, Ann McDonald and Ruth Parker, both of Chesterfield, S.C.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cross Road Retirement Community, 1302 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Timothy C. Butterfield

ASHEBORO – Timothy Clark Butterfield, 37, died Jan. 1, 2008, in New York, N.Y.

A memorial service was held March 7, 2008, at the Bible Truth Baptist Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Jeff Harmon officiating.

Surviving are his mother, Phyllis Butterfield of Asheboro; brother, Mike Butterfield of St. Augustine, Fla.; sister, Tammy Butterfield of Randleman.

Memorials may be made to the Bible Truth Baptist Church, 118 Art Bryan Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Bertha W. Chrisco

SEAGROVE – Bertha Mozelle Williamson Chrisco, 80, of 2655 Brower Mill Road, Seagrove, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 8, 2008, at Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove, with the Rev. Darrell Cartrette officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County and was retired from Luck's Inc.

Surviving are her husband, Grant Chrisco of the home; daughters, Phyllis Davis of Robbins and Sherry Brady of Coleridge; sons, Paul Chrisco of Thomasville, Hubert Chrisco of Star, Frankie Chrisco of Asheboro and Glen Chrisco of the home; sisters, Ruby Needham of Asheboro and Nonnie Moore of Robbins; brothers, Roy Williamson of Seagrove and Coy Williamson of Maryland; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204 or to the Seagrove Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 299, Seagrove, N.C. 27341.

E. L. Clark

ASHEBORO – Ernest Leroy "E.L." Clark Jr., 78, of 615 Highland St., Asheboro, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Randolph Hospitial in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 9, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Asheboro, a 1948 graduate of Asheboro High School, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired brick mason and a member of Pleasant Union Community Church.

Surviving are his wife, Ora McDowell Clark of the home; daughter, Gale Clark Hasty of Randleman.

Memorials may be made to Aphasia Puzzle Program, c/o Randolph Hospital, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-1048; or to Pleasant Union Community Church, 2649 Jackson Creek Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.

Eloise J. Corbett

ASHEBORO – Eloise Johnson Corbett, 80, of 418 Saunders Drive, Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 7, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark C. Beane officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Sanford and attended Asheboro First Wesleyan Church and was formerly employed with Randolph Hospital in the admissions office.

Surviving are her son, Maynard B. Reid of Asheboro; husband, Edwin E. "Pat" Burns of the home; sister, Genivive Buchanon Powell of Sanford.

Mildred Denson

ASHEBORO – Mildred Denson, 94, of 232 Spring Garden St., Asheboro, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 11, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John S. Rogers officiating. Burial was in Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Siler City.

She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of Walter T. Denson, a member of First Baptist Church in Asheboro and was retired from Burlington Industries.

Surviving are her cousins, Gladys Fesmire of Siler City and Bill and Faye Finison of Gastonia.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 133 N. Church St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Andrew T. Dobbs

ASHEBORO – Andrew Thomas Dobbs, 72, of Asheboro, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

No services were held.

He was a native of New York, the widower of Mary Helen Dobbs and a retired machinist.

Surviving are his two stepsons and three grandchildren.

Rachel L. Fitzpatrick

ASHEBORO – Rachel Lewis Fitzpatrick, 87, formerly of 117 S. Main St., Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

A memorial service was held Friday, March 7, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Connie Weaver officiating.

She was a native of Middlesex, the widow of Dr. Hugh Fitzpatrick, a graduate of Meredith College, did graduate work at Duke and Wake Forest University, she did cancer research at the Medical College of Virginia and was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her sons, Hugh E. Fitzpatrick of Raleigh and Stuart L. Fitzpatrick of Greensboro; daughters, Julia Eliades of Richmond, Va., and Anne Chadwick of Greenville, N.C.; seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 420 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1366, Asheboro, N.C. 27204; or Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.

Georgia B. Frye

ASHEBORO – Georgie Mae Burrow Frye, 74, of 2243 Old Liberty Road, Randleman, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.

A private burial was held at Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Bobby Frye, and formerly employed with Big Dipper in Asheboro and Ramseur Interlock.

Surviving are her daughters, Sandy Frye of Thomasville and Carolyn Moffitt of Ramseur; sons, David Haithcock of Franklinville and Dean Frye of Liberty; sister, Margaret Vickory of Ramseur; brothers, Buddy Burrow of Central Falls and Jimmy Burrow of Randleman; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Maudie S. Goins

ARCHDALE – Maudie Gay Spencer Goins, 79, of Archdale, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at GrayBrier Nursing Home.

A memorial service was held March 11, 2008, at Sechrest Funeral Chapel in Archdale, with the Pastor Kenneth Evans officiating.

She was a native of Asheboro, a resident of High Point, the widow of Douglas Goins and a member of English Road Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Jill Herring of Trinity and Vicki Loflin of High Point; son, Todd Goins of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters, Ruby Foster and Pauline Rich, both of Asheboro; brother, Bobby Spencer of Asheboro; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27407-2145.

Ras W. Hester

LIBERTY – Ras Williard Hester, 83, of Liberty, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at his home.

A mass of Christian burial was held March 8, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty, with the Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

He was a native of Alamance County, a member of St. Jospeph's Catholic Church in Asheboro, a veteran of World War II, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and an employee of Lodging by Liberty and Carolina Steel.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Boileau Hester of the home; daughters, Kitty Ellison of Burlington and Barbara Hogan of South Carolina; sons, Ronald Hester of Graham, John Hester of Julian, Jim Hester of Elizabeth City and Mark Hester of Liberty; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, c/o the building fund.

Rebecca C. Lawhorn

ASHEBORO – Rebecca Cole Lawhorn, 74, of 210 Roseboro Drive, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 7, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with Pastor John Leviner officiating. Burial was in Holly HIll Memorial Park in Thomasville.

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

Surviving are her husband, Bill Lawhorn; daughters, Cathy Jackson of Denton, Joyce Brady of Asheboro, Rhonda Melton of Tampa, Fla., Michelle Harris of Knightdale and Jessica Lawhorn of Prinevile, Ore.; sons, Derek Waterhouse of Mebane, Billy Lawhorn of Thornburg, Va., and Joey Lawhorn of Haymarket, Va.; sister, Verna Dean Caudill of Ether; brother, Jerry Cole of High Point; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren

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

Dollie C. Martin

RAMSEUR – Dollie C. Martin, 103, formerly of Greensboro, died March 6, 2008, at Universal Health Care.

A graveside service was held March 8, 2008, at Guilford Memorial Park, with Dr. Charles Fleshman and the Rev. Justus McKeel officiating.

She was a native of Floyd County, Va., a member of Florida Street Baptist Church and was a real estate broker.

Surviving are her daughter, Verlla Eason of Ramseur; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Ramseur, N.C. 27316.

Alma P. McClure

SOPHIA – Alma Pyrtle McClure, 49, of Sophia, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the Hospice House at High Point.

The funeral was held March 6, 2008, at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. Wayne Sechrest officiating. Burial was in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was a native of Guilford County, formerly employed with Craftwood Furniture and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are daughter, Melissa Louise Sizemore of Stokesdale; mother, Shelby Pyrtle of Archdale; sisters, Kathy Davis and Teresa Shipton, both of Archdale; brother, Nathan Pyrtle of Archdale; two grandchildren.

Memorials may be to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.

Raymond G. Meyers Jr.

RANDLEMAN – Raymond George Meyers Jr., 83, of 367 Queens Way, Randleman, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

He was a native of East Orange, N.J., the widower of Frances Kenlein Meyers and Wilma Booth, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in sheboro, a retired captain with the East Orange Fire Department, a volunteer fire fighter with the Level Cross Fire Department and a member of the VFW in Asheboro.

Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Blanchard of Long Valley, N.J.; sons, Raymond Meyers III of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thomas Meyers of Bridgton, N.J., and William Meyers of Randleman; sister, Dorothy Hulbert of Tequesta, Fla.; brother, William Meyers of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; stepsons, Edward Booth of Randleman and Ricky Booth of New Jersey; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Debra S. Osborne

RANDLEMAN – Debra Sue Osborne, 48, of 6303 Georgia Drive, Randleman, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at her home.

A memorial service was held March 9, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman, with the Rev. Daniel Absher officiating.

She was a native of Ann Arbor, Mich., and a long-time resident of the Greensboro area.

Surviving are her mother, Geneva Frances Caudill Osborne; and brother, Steve Osborne.

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

Vera F. Striegal

ASHEBORO – Lady Vera Ferree Strigel, 95, of North Pointe Assisted Living, Randleman, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 8, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro.

She was a native of Randleman, former owner and operator of Vera's Flower Shop in Asheboro and the great-granddaughter of John Banner Freeman, namesake of the Town of Randleman.

Surviving are her nephews, Robert Ferree II of Creston and Randleman "Randy" Ferree of Asheboro; neice, Beth Castelloe of Chesapeake, Va.

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

Rita Sporic

ASHEBORO – Rita Mae Foley Sporic, 77, of 2889 Kamerin St., Randleman, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Randoloh Health & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 10, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where she was a member, with Father Christopher Davis officiating.

She was a native of Pittsburgn, Pa., retired from Kroger Foods, a senior bowler and past president of the Ladies Guild at her church.

Surviving are her husband, Richard M. Sporic; daughters, Christine Brandt of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Candace Sporic of Maricopa, Ariz.; sons, William Kaiser of Lebanon, Penn., and Charles Sporic of Mentor, Ohio; brother, Thomas Foley of Pittsburgh, Penn.; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Etta C. Trexler

ASHEBORO – Etta Lee Craven Trexler, 88, of 132 Spring Garden St., died Monday, March 3, 2008,at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 8, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. George Roberson officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Harold Lee Trexler, a member of First United Methodist Church, formerly employed with Auto Supply and Piedmont Natural Gas and retired from the Randolph County Tax Department.

Surviving are son, Edward Trexler of Asheboro; sister, Marie Waynick of Greensboro.

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

Kenneth R. Trogdon

ASHEBORO – Kenneth Ray Trogdon, 83, of 5977 High Pine Church Road, Asheboro, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 5, 2008, at High Pine Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Wyatt Hoogkamp and the Rev. Geroge Simmons officiating. Burial was in the 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, retired from Energizer Battery Plant #1, a member of High Pine Wesleyan Church and a member of American Legion Post #45.

Surviving are his wife, Ola Lanier Trogdon of the home; daughter, Ruth Crotts of Asheboro; sons, Boyd Trogdon, Glenn Trogdon and Bruce Trogdon, all of Asheboro; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be High Pine Wesleyan Church, 4492 High Pine Church Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.

John W. Tysinger

CHARLOTTE – John W. Tysinger, 58, of Charlotte, died March 5, 2008.

The funeral was held at McEwen Funeral Home in Charlotte.

He was a native of Randolph County and employed by Wilora Lake Health Care Center as an LPN.

Surviving are his partner, Walter J. Sullivan of Charlotte; brother, Randy L. Tysinger of Sophia; sisters, Mary Jane Brown of Sophia; Linda Bradford of Asheboro and Shirley (Pete) Rozier of Halifax; 11 nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to John W. Tysinger Memorial Garden Fund, Wilora Lake Health Care Center, 6001 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28212 c/o Rusty Mitchell.

Mickey L. Walker

ASHEBORO – Mickey Lee Walker, 46, of Asheboro, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

A memorial service was held March 9, 2008, at New Beginnings Church, with Pastor John Devine officiating. The final resting place was at the family farm.

He was a native of Randolph County, attended Southwestern Randolph High School, was a member of the FFA, owned and operated Walker Septic Service and attended New Beginnings Church.

Surviving are his parents, Larry and Patricia Walker of Asheboro; sisters, Christina Garrison of Franklinville, Julie Overton of Asheboro and Beth Jarrell of Randleman; brothers, Johnny Walker of Asheboro and Christopher Cromer of Ulah; former wife and friend, Jeanne Penkava.

Memorials may be made to New Beginnings Church, 1215 Shana Lane, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.

Van Weeks

ASHEBORO – Van Duke Weeks, 83, of 935 Uwharrie St., Asheboro, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 8, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro, where he was a member, with the Rev. Connie Weaver officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro with Masonic Rites.

He was a native of Johnston County, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, formerly employed as a supervisor for Dick Weeks Construction Co., a retired electrical inspector in Brunswick County, a member of the Masonic Lodge #699 and was a member of the Scottish Rite and Oasis Shrine Temple.

Surviving are his wife, Edna Earle Whitehurst Weeks; son, Steve Weeks of Lexington; daughter, Sue Flynt of Winston-Salem; sisters, Susie B. Grasso of Newport Beach, Calif., and Janie L. Garrett of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital c/o Oasis Temple, P.O. Box 560666, Charlotte, N.C. 28256-0666.

        

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