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May 28, 2008

Annie Allred

ASHEBORO - Annie Grace Dunn Allred, 93, of 551 Westminster Drive, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. The funeral was held May 21, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. A private burial was held at Randolph Memorial Park. She was a native of Star, the widow of John Dennis Allred, a member of Central United Methodist Church and was retired from Bossong Hosiery Mill. Surviving are her son, Charles Samuel "Sam" Allred of High Point; one grandchild. Memorials may be to Central United Methodist Church, 300 S. Main St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Gerald Barrett

ASHEBORO - Thomas Gerald Barrett, 75, of 1937 Scaley Bark Lane, died Friday, May 23, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. The funeral was May 26, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with the Rev. Fran Adams officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. He was a native of Boyle, Miss., a 1956 graduate of Ole Miss, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, retired from Eveready Battery and attended Calvary United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Kelly Barrett. Surviving are his wife, Jocelyn "Jo" Barrett; daughters, Kathy Barrett of Tallahassee, Fla., Kay Mull of Leesburg, Ga., Krissy Vail of Asheboro, Keri Peko of Chesapeake, Va., and Amy Berwick of Raleigh; sons, Kit Barrett of Panama City, Fla., Kurt Barrett of Salado, Texas, and Kyle Barrett of Middletown, R.I.; brother, Paul Barrett of Vicksburg, Miss.; sister, Althea Ann Murphy of Vicksburg, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to MASC, Mea-Alofa-Autism Support Center, 2851 Crossings Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321 or Calvary United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4994, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Jesse B. Bray STALEY - Jesse Burns Bray, 67, of 2969 Bumpass Road, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. A memorial service was held May 24, 2008, at Holly's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Joseph Yarborough officiating. He was a native of Chatham County and was retired from Stuart's Furniture. Surviving are his son, Jody Bobb Bray of Contoment, Fla.; daughter, Christian Bray Brown of Staley; brothers, Larry Bray and Michael Bray, both of Franklinville, and Randal Bray of Asheboro; sister, Nancy Fisher of Sophia; three grandchildren.

Arnold A. Brooks

ASHEBORO - Arnold Alfred Brooks, 78, of 243 Coleridge Road, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. A graveside service was held May 20, 2008, at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, with the Rev. John Gullette officiating. He was a native of Morristown, Tenn., was retired from the City of Asheboro and had served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his daughters, Betty Rogers of Rogersville, Tenn., and Evon Cromedy of Asheboro; sister, Viola Sander of Lexington; brother, Arthur Brooks of Salisbury, Md.; two grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

Jewel S. Brown

RAMSEUR - Jewel Stout Brown, 89, of 1350 N.C. 22 South, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur. The funeral was held May 27, 2008, at Deep River Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was a Randolph County native and retired from the John Plant Co. Surviving are sons, Renay Brown of Greensboro and Milton Brown of Oak Ridge; daughter, Sheila Brown Crutchfield of Asheboro; sister, Norva Paisley of Asheboro; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Deep River Baptist Church, 4095 Deep River Church Road, Ramseur, NC 27316.

Ola Mae Bowman

LIBERTY - Ola Mae Wall Bowman, 90, of Liberty died Friday, May 23, 2008, at Clapp's Nursing Home. The funeral was May 26, 2008, at Liberty First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial was at at Fairview Cemetery. She was the widow of Kirby Brent Bowman and was predeceased by sisters Polly McPherson and Lettie Coble and brother Ralph Wall. Surviving is a daughter, Kay Bowman Carter of Winston-Salem; two sons, Tommy Bowman of Asheboro and Allen Bowman of Liberty; five grandchildren.

Victor H. Burns

ASHEBORO - Victor Harold Burns, 89, of 230 E. Presnell St., died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. The funeral was held May 25, 2008, at Randolph Memorial Park with the Rev. Rodney Otwell officiating. Burial was with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. He was a native of Denver, Ind., the widower of Grace A. Burns, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and formerly owned and operated Central Bakery in Asheboro. Surviving are his daughters, Mary Ann Payne of Asheboro and Patsy Routh Reed of Trinity; sisters, Mary Louise Day of Peru, Ind., and Louella Davis of Wasbash, Ind.; brothers, Richard Burns and Charles Edward Burns, both of Denver, Ind.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.

Edwin Chandler

CLIMAX - Edwin Ernest "Poppa" Chandler, 71, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his home. The funeral was held May 24, 2008, at Red Cross Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a native of Guilford County. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Burton Chandler; daughter, Mischell Barefoot of Climax; sisters, Eva Hughes of Florida and Ruby Dempsy of Greensboro; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Red Cross Baptist Church, 2961 Monda Road, Climax, N.C. 27233.

Gladys R. Cockman

RAMSEUR - Gladys Ritter Cockman, 56, of 6705 N.C. 42 South, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at her home. A graveside service was held May 24, 2008, at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. She was a native of Randolph County, employed with Technimark Inc. and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Surviving are her brothers, James Ritter and Levis Ritter, both of Ramseur; sisters, Vertle Ritter and Hazel Reich, both of Ramseur, Tessie Garner of Bennett and Lessie Maness of Bear Creek.

Robert Fincham

RANDLEMAN - Robert Fincham, 72, of 212 Stevenson St., died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. A memorial service was held May 28, 2008, at New Hope Memorial Gardens Plaza Columbarium in Asheboro, with the Rev. Junior Dawkins officiating. He was a native of Quincy, Ill., a U.S. Navy veteran and was employed with Omni Rail. Surviving is his wife, Patricia M. Fincham. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.

Eugene H. Guynn

ARCHDALE - Eugene H. Guynn, 67, of 133 Plummer Drive, Archdale, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his home. The funeral was held May 25, 2008, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park. He was a native of Pulaski, Va., retired from Northwood Oil and was a musician. Surviving are his wife, Grace Guynn of the home; sons, Henry Eugene Guynn Jr. of Sophia and Bobby Linwood Guynn of Archdale; stepdaughter, Kimberly Ann Caldwell of Florida; sisters, Brenda Riggins and Susie Arnold, both of Pulaskia, Va.; brother, Junior Guynn of Pulaski, Va.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Doyle Ray Hunter Sr.

GREENSBORO - Doyle Hunter Sr. of Greensboro, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at his home. A memorial service was held May 24, 2008, at Middle Cross Baptist Church in Pfafftown. Surviving are daughter, Sonja Poindexter of Randleman; sons, Sam Hunter of Reidsville and Doyle Hunter Jr. of Randleman; father, Joseph B. Hunter of Tobaccoville; brother, Rusty Hunter of Pfafftown; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren.

Frank Isley

RAMSEUR - Frank Isley, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Britthaven of Guilford in Greensboro. A memorial service was held May 20, 2008, at Oakland-McCrary Cemetery in Ramseur. Surviving are son, Frank Isley Jr. of Philadelphia; daughter, Retta Isley of Philadelphia; brother, Doug Isley of Asheboro; sisters, Pauline Andrews of Ramseur and Clara Goldston of Liberty; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Helen V. King

ASHEBORO - Helen Voss King, 80, of Asheboro, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. The funeral was held May 21, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Johnny R. Henderson officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park. She was the a native of Randolph County, a member of Calvary United Methodist and was the widow of Marashall C. Voss and Cecil Elrin King. Surviving are her daughters, Marsha E. Williamson and Carole Shaw, both of Asheboro; sister, Millie Robbins of Asheboro; brothers, Guy E. York of Asheboro, Vaughn M. York of High Point and Larry C. York of Walkertown; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of N.C., P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, N.C. 27611.

Myrle Lanier

ASHEBORO - Myrle "Pid" Johnson Lanier, 93, of 1646 Lassiter Mill Road, Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. The funeral was held May 23, 2008, at Science Hill Friends Meeting in Asheboro, with the Rev. Brady Morrison and the Rev. Allen Bullard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Van Lanier and was a member of Science Hill Friends Meeting. Surviving are her daughter, Jane Gallimore of Denton; son, Max Lanier of Asheboro; brother, Jack Johnson of Immokalee, Fla.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Science Hill Friends Meeting Building fund, c/o David Briles, 4245 Old N.C. 49, Asheboro, N.C. 27205 or to Mountain Vista Health Park, 106 Mountain Vista Road, Denton, N.C. 27239.

Virgie M. McElreath

ASHEBORO - Virgie McDowell McElreath, 74, of 156 E. Academy St., died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Randolph Hospital. The funeral was held May 24, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with Jeff Freeman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Union Community Church Cemetery in Denton. She was a native of Randolph County and was formerly employed with Bossong Hosiery and Klopman Mills. Surviving are her son, Roger McElreath of Asheboro; sisters, Ruby Bristow of Asheboro, Ora Clark of Asheboro, Louise Lambert of Thomasville and Minnie Cranford McDowell of Asheboro; brother, Fred McDowell of Wilmington; two grandchildren.

Jim Navy ASHEBORO - James Edison (Jim) Navy, 90, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living in Clemmons. The funeral was held May 23, 2008, at the Asheboro Seventh Day Adventist Church, with Pastor Ken Blake officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park. He was a native of Greenville, S.C., the widower of Sarah Viola Navy, retired from Collins & Aikman Inc. of Siler City, a World War II veteran and was a member of the Asheboro Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are his daughter, Patricia Roesel of Myrtle Point, Ore.; sons, Jerry Navy of York, Pa., and Randy Navy of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Asheboro Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1897 Trogdon Hill Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.

Bill Powell Jr.

ASHEBORO - William Francis "Bill" Powell Jr., 70, of 1530 Sylvan Woods Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 24, 2008. The funeral was held May 28, 2008, at Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro with Dr. Mark J. Key, the Rev. Ron Overcash and the Rev. Ed Thore officiating. He played minor league baseball in the Washington Senators organization, was president and owner of Carolina Lighting Systems, guest lecturer at N.C. State University, former vice president of Elsco Lighting, former regional sales manager of Duel-Lite, former national sales manager of Charlotte Emergency Lighting and co-owner of Coastal Paramedics. He also coached numerous Little League and Pony League baseball teams in Asheboro and was the current coach of the Asheboro Imaging Pony League baseball team. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lois Powell; sons, W. Jeffrey Powell of Wentzville, Mo., and Kenneth G. Powell of Thomasville; stepdaughters, Melanie P. Murray of Greensboro and Kristy Priest of Asheboro; sisters, Cathy Napier of Stanley and Christy Bumgarner of Charlotte; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to Asheboro Parks and Recreation, 123-B Davis St., Asheboro, NC 27203; to American Diabetes Association, 222 S. Church St., Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202; or Central United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 300 S. Main St., Asheboro, NC 27203.

James VunCannon

eRANDLEMAN - James Wesley VunCannon, 83, of 1015 E. Naomi St., Randleman, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. The funeral was held May 22, 2008, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Randleman, with the Rev. Bill Barnes officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. He was a native of Randolph County, a member of Sophia Baptist Church, formerly employed with Burlington Industries and ABCO Chemicals and was a member of the Jordan River Boys. Surviving are his wife, Dolly Kirkman VunCannon of Randleman; son, Tony VunCannon; sisters, Edna Wilson of Randleman and Ruth Beck of Seagrove; brother, George VunCannon of Randleman; one grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or Asheville Christian Academy, P.O. Box 1089, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778.

Floyd W. Williamson

SEAGROVE - Floyd Walter Williamson, 81, of 1215 N.C. 705, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. The funeral was held May 24, 2008, at Victory Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Larry Allen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a native of Moore County and a retired employee of Burlington Industries. Surviving are his wife, Cleadell McNeill Williamson of the home; daughter, Peggy Williamson Wiggins of Raleigh; brother, James Williamson of Asheboro; sisters, Lucy King and Estelle Albright, both of Seagrove; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

        

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