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March 26, 2008

William G. Bame

RANDLEMAN – William Glen Bame, 48, of 1333 Commonwealth Road, Randleman, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Old Union United Methodist Church in Sophia, with the Rev. J. Keith Auman and the Rev. Donnie Durham officiating. Burial was in the Old Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a member of Old Union United Methodist Church, formerly employed with Trogdon Automotive, a 1978 graduate of Asheboro High School and 1979 graduate of RCC Auto Mechanics.

Surviving are his parents, Theodore “Ted” William and Anne Lee Bame; sister, Edna Lee Bame.



Marie Brault

ASHEBORO – Bonnie Marie Brault of 300 Wesley Court, Asheboro, died March 16, 2008.

The funeral was held March 19, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro with the Rev. James N. Hall officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was the widow of John Brault.

Surviving are her daughters, Kimberly “Von” Romines of Tennessee, Brenda Hall of Stokes County and Rosezan Anderson of Rockledge, Fla.; son, John Brault of New Bern; brother, Danny Teague of Asheboro; sister, Thelma Cole of Asheboro; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.



Claudine C. Bunch

ASHEBORO – Claudine C. Bunch, 79, of Asheboro, died March 18, 2008.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro, with Pastor Mark Key and the Rev. Barry Queen officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro.

She was a native of Randolph County, a 1945 graduate of Asheboro High School, a 1949 graduate of the Women’s College of the University of North Carolina, taught special education classes at Asheboro City School and adult education classes at Randolph Community College, a member of Central United Methodist Church, former member of Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a member of the Randolph Arts Guild, and was very active in many civic and church organizations.

Surviving are her daughter, Ellen Bunch of Seattle, Wash.; sons, John Bunch, Bobby Bunch and Ed Bunch, all of Asheboro, and Bill Bunch of Chapel Hill; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 300 S. Main St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Reggie H. Bunting

ASHEBORO – Reggie Hicks Bunting, 90, of 230 E. Presnell St., Asheboro, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation in asheboro.

A graveside service was held March 22, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dewey Cheek officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County, a retired insurance agent, a member of Golden Gate Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his daughters, Barbara Maness, Shelby Byrd and Brenda Williams, all of Asheboro; sons, Paul Bunting and Jerry Bunting, both of Asheboro; brother, Charlie Bunting of Asheboro; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

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

Donald Cripps

DENTON – Donald William Cripps, 84, of 6768 Brantley Gordon Road, Denton, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at his home.

A graveside service was held March 24, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro, with the Rev. Daniel Little officiating and military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Norfolk, Va., the widower of Frances Hansen Cripps, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was retired from Union Carbide.

Surviving are his daughters, Mary Brookshire of the home and Sissy Coyne of Landsdowne, Penn.; son, Joe Cripps of Denton; sister, Betty Harris of Asheboro; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to National World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. or to Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.



Christine K. Edwards

STALEY – Christine Kivett Edwards, 82, of 714 Shady Grove Church Road, Staley, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held March 24, 2008, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with Dr. Larry Martin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Richmond, Va., formerly employed with Ramseur Interlock and Eastern Randolph High School, and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are her son, Charles L. Edwards of Staley; brothers, Buster Kivett of Staley and Ervin Kivett of Greensboro; sister, Lois Kivett of Staley.

Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Ava Atkins, 7086 Old Staley Road, Staley, N.C. 27355.



Rex S. Elledge

LIBERTY – Rex Sherwin Elledge, 75, of 5002 Ramseur-Julian Road, Liberty, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 24, 2008, at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Doug Miller and the Rev. Alanda Harris officiating.

He was a native of Wilkes County, retired from Western Electric, previously employed with Centel, a U.S. Air Force veteran, member of Grays Chapel United Methodist Church and was a farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Rose Teague Elledge of the home; son Greg Elledge of Franklinville; daughters, Sherry Smith of Liberty, Joy Bohnsack of Pleasant Garden; sisters, Madge Blevins of Greensboro, Frances Mitchell of Greenville, S.C., and Edwina Burkett of Milford, Del.; six grandchildren.

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



Malvena Graham

LIBERTY – Malvena Graham, 68, died March 21, 2008.

A private mass was held at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel of Liberty.

She was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., a seamstress and loved to design cakes and flowers.

Surviving are her husband, Jack Graham of Liberty; daughters, Dolores Sams of Saint Claire, Mo., Diane John of Hanover, Penn., Lisa Wray of New Oxford, Penn., and Kimberly Boggs of Hanover, Penn.; son, James Thomas of Hanover, Penn.; sister, Patricia Gilday Moore of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; brother, Joseph Gilday of Northfield, N.J.; 13 grandchildren.



James R. Harper, D.D.

LAKE WALES, FLA. – James R. Harper, D.D., 86, of Lake Wales died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Lake Wales Medical Center.

The funeral was held March 18, 2008, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was in Florida National Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a retired bank teller for the former Atlantic Bank, Lake Wales, an ordained Baptist minister, and also worked as a funeral attendant and driver for Johnson Funeral Home, a life member of the V.F.W. Post #2420 and D.A.V. #28.

Surviving are his wife, Josephine G. Harper; son, Allan Harper of Winter Haven; daughters, Brenda Holt and Cathy Johnson, both of Lake Wales; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be made to: Josephine G. Harper, 1021 S. Scenic Hwy., Lake Wales, FL 33853.



Samuel J. Hancock

DAYTON, OHIO – Samuel J. Hancock, 82, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Randleman, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital.

The funeral was held March 10, 2008, at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home in Vandalia, with the Rev. Tom Weeks officiating. Burial was in Poplar Hill Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a graduate of the University of Missouri and the University of Pittsburgh, former employed with Westinghouse, Leland Airborn Products, Lear Siegler and Hobart Brothers.

Surviving are his wife, Joeanna Hancock of the home; daughters, Karen Furlong of Vandalia, and Nida Wilson of Springfield, Mo.; sisters, Annie Krog of Slater, Mo., Hilda Von Cannon of Winston-Salem and Nida Hancock of Randleman; three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or to the donor’s choice.



Gary W. Hutchins Jr.

SOPHIA – Gary William Hutchins Jr., 24, of 1554 Silver Mountain Trail, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008,at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 22, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Christopher Davis officiating.

He was a native of Baltimore, Md., and was employed with CPT Engineering in High Point.

Surviving are his father, Gary Hutchins Sr. of the home; mother, Pamela Hutchins of Gerrardstown, W.Va.; grandparents, Elmer and Helen Hutchins of Asheboro; brother, Michael Molina of West Virginia.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 512 W. Wainman Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.



Daphne L. Hurley

TROY – Daphne Irene Luther Hurley, 90, of 4130 Big Leaf Road, Troy, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Joe Edwards and the Rev. Faron Overton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Surviving are her daughter, Rachel Callicutt of Troy; brother, Larkin Luther of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

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



Lola H. Jennings

RANDLEMAN – Lola Hutchens Jennings, 93, of 1221 Jennings Road, Randleman, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Sunbridge Health & Rehab in Asheboro.

A graveside service was held March 20, 2008, at Patterson Grove Christian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve House officiating.

She was a native of Surry County and a homemaker.

Surviving are her daughters, Nancy Hughes and Janice Welch, both of Randleman; son, David Jennings of Randleman; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.



Juanita M. Jessup

ASHEBORO – Juanita Dare Mason Jessup, 82, formerly of Carolina Avenue, Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 22, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. Burial was in Farmer Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Fred Martin Jessup and a homemaker.

Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Rollins of Asheboro and Robin Shepherd of Raleigh; sisters, Florence Lucas, Rachel Miller and Ruth Bray, all of Asheboro; five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Carolina Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 or the American Diabetes Association, 222 S. Church St., Suite 336 M, Charlotte, N.C. 28202



Bruce H. Johnson

ASHEBORO – Bruce Henry Johnson, 73, of 2800 Orlendo Drive, Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home.

A graveside service was held March 22, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park with military honors and the Rev. Marc Myers officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County, a retired employee and manager of Blue Mist Restaurant and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his brothers, Billy Ray Johnson of Lexington and Junior Johnson of Asheboro; sisters, Louise Johnson, Dorothy Johnson and Ava Hooker, all of Asheboro, and Nina Wallace of Charleston, S.C.



Dessie M. Jones

HIGH POINT – Dessie Mae Miller Jones, 75, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital.

The funeral was held March 22, 2008, at Davis Funerals and Cremations Chapel. Burial was in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Grady H. Jones, a member of TruLite Baptist Church and active at the Roy B. Culler Senior Center.

Surviving is her brother, Jessie Miller of Asheboro.



Marie M. Josey

ASHEBORO – Marie Miller Josey, 69, of 945 S. Church St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Spencer officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Bayboro, the widow of Bruce Josey, attended New Beginnings Church and was retired from the Guilford County Clerk of Court’s Office.

Surviving are her brother, Monnie Glen Miller of Staley; several nieces and nephews.

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



Diana S. Knapp

ASHEBORO – Diana Spivey Knapp, 63, of 3684 Mechanic Road, Asheboro, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

The funeral was held March 20, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jeff Lamb officiating. Burial was in Farmer Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, retired from Asheboro Elastic and a member of Farmer Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Robert “Bob” Knapp of the home; daughter, Lisa Hughes of Ramseur; son, Todd Spivey of Asheboro; four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Unit, c/o Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401.



Lois N. Lane

ASHEBORO – Lois Nicholson Lane, 85, of 106 Mountain Vista Road, Denton, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.

A private burial was held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Pinnacle.

She was a native of Pinnacle, the widow of Elbert Lane, a former member of the VFW Auxiliary and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Pinnacle and was formerly employed with Amos-Smith Hosiery in Pilot Mountain.

Surviving are her daughters, Judy Mashburn of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Phyllis Younts of Asheboro; son, Phillip Lane of Pinnacle; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Mountain Vista Health Park, P.O. Box 1547, Denton, N.C. 27239.



Betty N. Lovette

RANDLEMAN – Betty Jean Nuckols Lovette, 73, of Randleman, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held March 19, 2008, at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was a native of Ringgold, Va., the widow of Clyde “Whitie” Lovette, and was formerly employed with J.P. Stevens.

Surviving are her sister, Doris Rodman of Ringgold, Va.; one grandchild.

Ronald Maness

ASHEBORO – Ronald Lee Maness, 58, of 415 Virginia Ave., Asheboro, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his home.

A graveside service was held March 25, 2008, at Oaklawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Joe Farlow officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County and was formerly employed with Stuart Furniture in Asheboro.

Surviving are his mother, Leona P. Cox of the home; daughter, Rebecca Maness of New Haven, Conn.; son, Kenneth Jerrell Maness of Pleasant Garden; sister, Toni M. Farlow of Asheboro; stepson, Josh Shelton of Virginia; one grandchild.



Girlene H. McGill

ASHEBORO – Girlene Houtchings McGill, 75, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 24, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Chapel in Asheboro. She was a native of Red Springs, N.C.

Surviving are her daughters, Rhonda Routh of Asheboro and Phyllis Phillips of Tannersville, Va.; sisters, Evelyn Thomas of Wilmington and Shirleen Cockman and Eloise Hunt, both of Asheboro; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Palliative Care Unit of Randolph Hospital or to Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.



Faye P. McIntyre

ASHEBORO – Faye Poplin McIntyre, 86, died Sunday, March 16, 2008.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a resident of Asheboro and the widow of C.W. (Bill) McIntyre.

Surviving are her son, Tim McIntyre of Winston-Salem; daughter, Karon Carpentieri of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Ray Poplin of Marshville; sisters, Joyce Lineberry of Asheboro and Hazeline Herrin, Elsie Burris and Bobbie Smith, all of Albemarle; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.



Judy Bullins Morgan

ASHEBORO – Judy Bullins Morgan, 62, of 946 Monroe Ave., Asheboro, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at her home.

A memorial service was held March 25, 2008, at Asheboro Friends Meeting, with the Revs. Ken and Pat Thames officiating

She was a native of Asheboro, a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, retired from the Asheboro City Schools where she taught at Asheboro High School, and a member of Asheboro Friends Meeting.

Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Morgan; son, Ben C. Morgan of Asheboro; daughter, Chris Armitage of Wilmington; mother, Frances Voncannon Bullins of Asheboro; brother, Jerry Bullins of Asheboro; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Kids Klub at Asheboro Friends Meeting, P.O. Box 989, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.



Mable B. Petty

WHITMORE LAKE, MICH. – Mable B. Petty, 73, of Whitmore Lake, Mich., died Wednesday, March 19, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. April 5, 2008, at Charlotte United Methodist Church in Asheboro.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of James Eugene Petty, a graduate of Asheboro High School and active in woodcarving groups at RCC and Randleman Library.

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Michels of Whitmore Lake, Mich.; son, Steve Petty of Fowlerville, Mich.; brother, David Bruton of Asheboro; sister, Shirley Bruton Wright of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI 48118 or the College of Veterinary Medicine Memorial/Honorary Gift Program, F130 Vet Med Center, East Lansing, MI 48824.

Linda A. Poe

LIBERTY – Linda Ann Poe, 57, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

The funeral was held March 21, 2008, at Rocky River Friends Meeting House in Siler City, with the Rev. David Hobson officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are her husband, Ben R. Poe of the home; father, Clifton Fletcher Poe Sr.; stepmother, Junie Poe; sister, Diann Ellison and Debra Routh, both of Asheboro; brother, J.R. Poe of Staley; stepson, Carl Poe of Liberty; three-stepgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.



Betty C. Walker

ASHEBORO – Betty Jean Callicutt Walker, 74, of 3027 Maple Ave., Burlington, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington.

The funeral was held March 19, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bryan Faggart officiating.

Burial was in Callicutt Memorial Chapel Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, was retired from CSC Corp. and was active in Bethany United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Clayton Marshall Walker of Elon; son, Ashley Walker of Eli Whitney; brother, Joe Callicutt of Asheboro; one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Callicutt Memorial Church, c/o Golda Callicutt, 5402 High Pine Church Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205; or to Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.



Claude M. Williams

ASHEBORO – Claude Moore Williams, 92, of 3092 Old N.C. 49, Asheboro, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

The funeral was held March 19, 2008, at Science Hill Friends Meeting with Brady Morrison and Allen Bullard officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a member of Science Hill Friends Meeting and was a dairy farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Grace S. Williams of the home; daughters, Joyce W. Steelman of Asheboro and Gail W. Yates of Asheboro; son, Phil Williams of Garner; brother, David L. Williams of Asheboro; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Science Hill Friends Meeting, Building Fund, c/o 4245 Old N.C. 49, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.



Anna A. Zink

FRANKLINVILLE – Anna Ada Zink, 75, of 3775 Arthur’s Court, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A memorial service was held March 21, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Randleman.

She was a native of Queens County, N.Y., the widow of Arthur Zink, a homemaker and one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Surviving are her son, Michael Zink of Franklinville; daughters, Monica Farris of Franklinville, Marguerite Lorenz of Beach Haven, Pa., and Maureen Baker of Tobyhanna, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

        

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