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May 21, 2008

Mecia S. Abston

RANDLEMAN - Mecia Short Abston, 94, of 4658 Island Ford Road, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held May 18, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman with the Rev. Jack Morris officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

She was a native of Mount Airy, widow of Earl Abston, a member of First Baptist Church in Randleman and was retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill.

Surviving are her sister, Veda Short Howell of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Randleman Public Library, 120 Commerce Square, Randleman, N.C. 27317.

Buster Brown

SEAGROVE - Benjamin Buster Brown, 77, of 6932 Union Grove Church Road, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held May 16, 2008, at New Center Christian Church, with the Rev. Jimmy Shirlen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Chatham County, retired from AGI and was a member of New Center Christian Church.

Surviving are his sons, Benjy Brown of Seagrove and Bryan Brown of Asheboro; brothers, Coy Brown of Bonlee, Colon Brown of Bear Creek and Norman Brown of Bennett; sisters, Hilda Brewer and Myrtle Teague, both of Bennett; three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to New Center Christian Church, 6448 New Center Church Road, Seagrove, N.C. 27341.

Virginia Alene Burgess

ASHEBORO - Virginia Alene Hicks Burgess, 85, of 220 Lexington Place, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held May 20, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, with the Revs. Ken and Pat Thames officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of James Nelson Burgess, attended Staley High School, graduated from Troutman Beauty College and Kree Institute in New York City, attended Asheboro Friends Meeting and had operated beauty shops in Staley, Vass and Ramseur.

Surviving are her son, Larry B. Marley of Asheboro; stepson, William J. (Bill) Burgess of Kingsport, Tenn.; sister, Janie H. Salmon of Pinehurst; two stepgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Moon's Chapel Baptist Church, 175 Moon's Chapel Church Road, Siler City, N.C. 27344

Scottie C. Coble

RANDLEMAN - Scottie Carrico Coble, 63, of 123 N. Coble St., Randleman, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Beacon Place in Greensboro.

The funeral was held May 17, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Randleman.

She was a native of Grayson County, Va., worked at Randleman Restaurant for 28 years and owned and operated it for six more years.

Surviving are her husband, Terry Coble; daughter, Vanessa Patrum of Randleman; stepsons, Jay and Jon Coble, both of Asheville; sisters, Lelia Stutts of Jackson Springs, Margaret Carrico of Winston-Salem and Sue Moody of Asheboro; brother, Roger Carrico of Asheboro; six grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Beacon Place, c/o Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2502 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405; or Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27403.

Jerry B. Cox

ASHEBORO - Jerry Brian Cox, 45, of Asheboro, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at his home.

A memorial service was held May 15, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro with Pastor Sam Hicks officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County and was previously employed with Alan Ferguson Associates.

Surviving are his father, Carroll Cox of Asheboro; sisters, Vicky Blake of Randleman, Penny Dawkins and Patricia Crawford, both of Asheboro; brother, Steve Cox of Asheboro.

Frankie Cross

TRINITY - Frankie Cross, 74, of 150 Fuller Mill Road, Trinity, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held May 15, 2008, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Darrell Rabon and the Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial was in Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

He was a native of Randolph County, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later served as a Merchant Seaman.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Cross of the home; son, Mitchell Cross of Ether; daughter, Cheryl Cross Watson of Asheboro; brothers, Vernie Cross of Rich Square, Douglas Cross and Bobby Cross, both of Asheboro, and Jimmy Cross of Greensboro; sisters, Elizabeth Castevens of Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara Brown of Little Rock, Ark., and Betty Lee of Asheboro; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Ken Daniels

RANDLEMAN - Arthur Kenneth "Pappy" Daniels Sr., 98, of 103 Daniel St., Randleman, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point.

The funeral was held May 15, 2008, at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church in Randleman, with the Rev. Marion Fulk Sr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randleman, the widower of Bessie Williams Daniels, retired from Burlington Industries and was an active member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his daughter, Ann Daniels Burrow of Randleman; son, Arthur Kenneth (K) Daniels Jr. of the home; sister, Marie Daniels Coble; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 119 W. River Drive, Randleman, N.C. 27317.

Pauline L. Gardner

ASHEBORO - Pauline Lawson Gardner, 94, of Asheboro, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.

The funeral was held May 20, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Rex Pollard officiating. Burial was in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery in Coleridge.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Leon C. Gardner, a charter member of Calvary United Methodist Church, and was retired from Burlington/Klopman Mills.

Surviving are her son, James C. (Jim) Gardner of Climax; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

Lynn H. Haneline

ASHEBORO - Lynn Hodge Haneline, 73, died May 15, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

A celebration of her life and interment was held May 17, 2008, at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville.

She was a native of London, England, and the widow of David Nathan Haneline.

Surviving are her daughters, Gloria Painter and Sherree Doss, both of Asheboro, and Gail Anderson of Canada; brother, Robin Race of Spain; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Mary D. Hicks

RAMSEUR - Mary Deane (G'ma) Euliss Hicks, 92, of Ramseur died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

A graveside service was held May 18, 2008, at the Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur with Dr. Charles R. Fleshman Jr. and the Rev. Justus McKeel officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Ernest Hicks, formerly employed with Burlington Industries, a member of the First Baptist Church of Ramseur, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Weatherly Chapter #271 in Ramseur.

Surviving are her sons, Johnny E. Hicks and David L. Hicks, both of Ramseur; daughter, Virginia H. Haithcox of Greensboro; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Ramseur, P.O. Box 544, Ramseur, N.C. 27316.

Woodrow D. Hill

RAMSEUR - Woodrow D. Hill, 95, of 1337 W. Ridge St., Ramseur, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.

The funeral was at 2:30 p.m. May 21, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

He was a Randolph County native, a retired sawmill worker, retired from Gregson Furniture and attended Corner Stone Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Maude Lee Hill; sons, Cecil Ray Hill of Randleman, Jimmy Gary Hill of Asheboro, David Jerome Hill of Farmer and Jack Martin Gray of Randleman; daughters, Novie Elizabeth Hill Bray of Randleman, Doris Helen Hill York of Liberty, Blanche Ora Hill Cavender of Franklinville, Emily Jane Hill Owens of Farmer and Dorothy Mae Hill Brim of Asheboro; sisters Ruth Dixon of Bynum and Lois Hackney of Moncure; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Corner Stone Baptist Church, P.O. Box 324, Franklinville, N.C. 27248.

Sarah "Polly" Hogan

DENTON - Sarah "Polly" Stafford Hogan, 89, of Denton, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the home of her daughter, Kathy Wilson.

The funeral was held May 18, 2008, at New Hope United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Conley and the Rev. J. Harold Hammond officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Reece Hogan, a graduate of Farmer School, a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and was retired from Stedman/Sara Lee in Asheboro.

Surviving are her daughters, Carolyn Brown of Denton and Kathy Wilson of Asheboro; sons, Tommy Hogan of Asheboro, Larry Hogan of Denton, David Hogan of Fayetteville and Danny Hogan of Denton; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009; or to New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, c/o Chet Rinehults, 5698 Burney Mill Road, Denton, N.C. 27239.

Helen N. Hutchins

ASHEBORO - Helen Norris Hutchins, 81, of 1149 Cranbrook Circle, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held May 15, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Christopher Davis officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Mecklenburg County, a 1945 graduate of Thomasboro High School and a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Elmer Hutchins of the home; daughters, Marilyn Henderson of Asheboro and Cheryl Albus of Kensington, Md.; sons, Gary Hutchins of Asheboro and Gregory Hutchins of Morrisville; sister, Evelyn Cathey of Charlotte; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

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

Larry E. Jackson

RANDLEMAN - Larry Edward "Moose" Jackson, 41, of 2569 Millboro Road, Lot #10, Franklinville, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Randolph Hospital.

The funeral was held May 14, 2008, at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Randleman, with the Rev. Perry Brown officiating. Burial was in Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklinville.

He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, attended Sharpless High School in West Virginia, where he was a member of the ROTC, formerly employed with Nycoil Manufacturing and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Kelly (Oates) Jackson; sons, Larry Edward Jackson II of Asheboro and Cole Scott Jackson of the home; daughter, Laci Mae Jackson of the home; father, Hershell Jackson of Piketon, Ohio; mother, Dorothy Rose Jackson of Danville, W.Va.; brother, Ronald G. Jackson of Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 2206 Wicker-Lovell Road, Randleman, N.C. 27317.

R.D. Jarrett

ASHEBORO - Robert "R.D." Jarrett, 74, of 601 Dixon Ave., Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

The funeral was held May 17, 2008, at Balfour Baptist Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Tim Lowry and the Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park with military honors.

He was a native of Randolph County, a member of Balfour Baptist Church, was retired from the U.S. Army, National Guard and Army reserve, Black & Decker and G.E., a former little league coach and a volunteer fireman with the City of Asheboro.

Surviving are his wife, Billie Bristow Jarrett; daughter, Donna Hobson of Asheboro; son, Alan Jarrett of Asheboro; brother, Harvey Jarrett of Asheboro; half sister, Kathryn Deaton of Mooresville; five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Balfour Baptist Church, 1644 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Barbara A. Kraus

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. - Barbara Marie Allred Kraus, 61, of 790 Log Haven Drive, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held May 17, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Bo Wansley officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

She was a native of Marshall County, Ala., the widow of Russell L. Kraus and served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.

Surviving are her sisters, Eva Hughes, Wanda Feather and Ruth Davis, all of Asheboro, Betty Eisenhart of Bradenton, Fla., and Helen Feather of Maysville, Ga.; brothers, Homer Allred of Franklinville, Raymond Allred of Mineral Bluff, Ga. and Daniel Allred of Cartersville, Ga.

Howard R. Martin

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Howard Roger Martin, 71, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Waccamaw Hospital.

A graveside service was held May 18, 2008, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Franklinville.

He was a native of Millboro, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a member of Socastee United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Henrietta Martin; sons, James Craig Martin of Asheboro and Vaughn R. Martin of Lugoff; daughters, Tamala Cowart of Socastee, Susan M. Todd of Surfside and Deborah K. Martin of Charlotte; seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Socastee United Methodist Church, 5575 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29588.

Bessie E. McFarland

RANDLEMAN - Bessie Ellen McFarland, 80, of 2266 W.O.W. Road, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held May 17, 2008, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jodie Harrison officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

She was a native of Campbell County, Tenn., and was retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill.

Surviving are her daughters, Patricia Kay French of Asheboro, Deborah S. Wilson of Randleman and Melissa Rose Bain of Florida; sons, Rick Whitt of the home and Perry McFarland of Asheboro; sisters, Bonnie Van Huss of Randleman and Ruth Lovely of Tennessee; brother, Jim Lindsay of Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Mae Self

SOPHIA - Lou Mae Inman Self, 91, of 5423 Branson Davis Road, Sophia, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Clapp's Nursing Center Inc. in Asheboro.

The funeral was held May 16, 2008, at Sophia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

She was a native of Guilford County, the widow of Berry Self, retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill of Randleman and was a member of Sophia Baptist Church.

Surviving are her sons, Billy Self and Ronald Self, both of Sophia; brother, Bill Inman of High Point; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Sophia Baptist Church, 4082 Millikan Road, Sophia, N.C. 27350.

Micki Smith

ASHEBORO - Merriam (Micki) Martin Smith, 64, of 709 Ridges Mountain Road, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

The funeral service was held May 17, 2008, at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. Barney Pierce and the Rev. Dana McKim officiating. Burial was in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.

She was a native of Guilford County, a member of Thomasville Friends Meeting, the Faithful Friends Sunday School Class and was formerly employed with Queen Anne Furniture Company.

Surviving are her husband, Harvey Denton Smith of the home; daughters, Michelle Lowe of Asheboro and Melissa Hedrick of Trinity; brother, Larry Martin of Greensboro; three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the N.C. Multiple Sclerosis Society of the Piedmont, P.O. Box 958, Greensboro, N.C. 27402

Peter Sullivan

FRANKLINVILLE - Peter Beryl Dewayne Sullivan, 55, of 338 Pleasant Ridge Road, Lot 45, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home.

A memorial service was held May 17, 2008, at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, with Jonathoan Shook officiating.

He was a native of Germany, retired from the U.S. Air Force and was employed with Genesis Aviation in Greensboro.

Surviving are his wife, Rhonda S. Sullivan of Franklinville; daughters, Laura C. Sullivan of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Robin Sullivan Adkins of Asheboro; son, Michael A. Sullivan of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren.

Mildred S. Triece

SEAGROVE - Mildred Lorene Swink Triece, formerly of Kannapolis, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the home of her son.

The funeral was held May 18, 2008, at Center Grove Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Diane Wales and the Rev. Matthew Miller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Rowan County, the widow of Ray "Buck" Triece and a certified church musician in the Lutheran Church of America.

Surviving are her family, Dan Triece, Jim Carraher, Sharon, Harry, Ben and David, Vanpelt, Lois and Dick Eagle, Doris and Harold Childers.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.

James M. Varner

ASHEBORO - James Michael Varner, 53, of Asheboro, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehab.

A memorial service will be held May 24, 2008, at Caraway Baptist Church in Sophia, with the Rev. Jim Honeycutt officiating.

Surviving are his son, Justin Lester of Cibolo, Texas; daughter, Wanda Flythe of Asheboro; sisters, Jean Shope of Black Mountain and Shirl Horton of Chowchilla, Calif.; brothers, Butch Varner and Lester Varner of Asheboro, David Varner and Danny Varner of Greensboro, and Donald Varner of Marshall; three grandchildren.

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

Paige H. Voncannon

ASHEBORO - Paige Hall Voncannon, 78, of 2427 Old Humble Mill Road, Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at her home.

The funeral was held May 18, 2008, at Spoon's Chapel Christian Church in Asheboro, with the Rev. Frank Barrett and Pastor John Auler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Dempsey Goodman Voncannon, a retired dental assistant and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.

Surviving are her sisters, Amie Johnson of Magnolia and Arlene Williams of High Point; brothers, Floyd Hall of Concord and Chesley Marl Hall of Lexington.

Fred Walker

ASHEBORO - Frederick Franklin "Fred" Walker, 79, of 373 Independence Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held May 21, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, with the Rev. Samuel H. Hicks officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park.

He was a native of Richmond County, the widower of Alta Spencer Walker, a U.S. Navy veteran and former owner/operator of Center Barber Shop in North Asheboro.

Surviving are his daughters, Lynn Smith of Gantt, Ala., and Dicey Lee Walker of Asheboro; sons, Stuart Walker of Raleigh and Scott Walker of Asheboro; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to West Asheboro Baptist Church Building Fund, 831 Uwharrie St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Thomas A. Walters

LIBERTY - Thomas Anthony Walters, 81, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at his home.

The funeral was held May 16, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ed Arroyo officiating. Burial was in Rocky River Friends Cemetery.

Surviving are daughters, Donna W. Staley of Asheboro, Betty Jane W. McDowell of Randleman and Rhonda Kay W. DuBoise of South Carolina; sister, Alice Johnson of Concord; brother, Joe Walters of Liberty; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Delores H. York

RAMSEUR - Delores "Nookie" Hinson York, 76, of 624 Patterson Grove Road, Ramseur, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.

The funeral was held May 17, 2008, at Kildee Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Gary Waisner, the Rev. Roger Riffe and the Rev. Blair Lyseski officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Harold M. York, a 1950 graduate of Staley High School, a homemaker and a member of Kildee Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are her son, Joseph York of the home; brother, Millard "Jay Bird" Hinson of Staley; sister, Lynda H. "Pennie" Kirkman of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be to Kildee Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund; c/o Sam York, 3428 Hinshaw Country Road, Liberty, N.C. 27298.

        

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