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Katherine Holden
Lexington
Katherine Holden, also know as John (Kay) Holliday, 81, of Lexington Health Care died at 11:10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2000, at her residence, after a brief illness.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clifton Jones
Thomasville
Clifton Carlyle Jones, 78, of Piedmont Center, formerly of Holly Grove Road, died Dec. 4, 2000, at Community General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home.
William Mitchell
Greensboro
Triad radio pioneer, Mitchel, dies at 78
GREENSBORO – William “Bill” P. Mitchell, 78, of 5602 High Point Road died Dec. 4, 2000, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
He was born July 22, 1922. He was raised in Greensboro and graduated from Greensboro Senior High. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the 381st Bomb Group in England in 1943-1945. His career in radio broadcasting began in 1941 with WBIG. During the next five decades he was affiliated with WPET, WEAL and WKEW. He is credited with starting the first R&B station in Greensboro as well as the first sports/talk format. He retired as president of Greensboro Broadcasting Company Inc. and was consulting with WWBG (1470 radio).
His honors and awards include voted Greensboro “Boss of the Year 1992” and awarded SCAP Salesman Award for radio, 1948 and 1949. His affiliations include Greensboro Tobacco Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, Triad Broadcasters Association, Greensboro Merchants Association, Greensboro Jaycees, Greensboro Sertoma Club, Red Shield Boys Club, Greensboro Agricultural Fair and Guilford Park Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Mitchell.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred “Micki” Mitchell of the residence; five sons, Stewart P. “Tom” Mitchell of Newport News, Va., Rick L. Mitchell of Lexington, William W. Mitchell of Greensboro, Dr. M. David Mitchell of Spartanburg, S.C., and Stephen T. Mitchell of Ararat, Va.; two brothers, Joseph Mitchell and Donald Mitchell, both of Greensboro; 15 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Guilford Park Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Forbis & Dick N. Elm Street Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27408.
F. Rogers Sr.
Thomasville
Franklin Floyd Rogers Sr., 75, of 1404 Blackberry Road died Dec. 3, 2000, at Brian Center in Lexington.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Walters Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Jeremy Simpson and the Rev. Anthony Hancock. Burial will be 1 p.m. in the National Cemetery, Salisbury. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Eartle Smith
Thomasville
Eartle Smith, 80, of 706 W. Holly Hill Road died Dec. 5, 2000, at High Point Regional Hospital.
He was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Robeson County, a son of Charlie and Mary Alice Mazoo Smith. He was a resident of High Point prior to moving to Thomasville in 1994. He was self-employed in the landscaping business and was of the Baptist faith. On April 29, 1939, he was married to Miss Mary Peterson, who survives of the residence. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Ingram; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Susan Steele.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Small of Trinity, Ms. Rose Craven of Winston-Salem and Mrs. Carlton (Ann) Hughes of Thomasville; four sons, Richard Smith and Jesse Smith, both of Trinity, Earl Smith of Thomasville and Danny Smith of High Point; a sisters, Mrs. Julius (Gerline) Britt of Lumberton; a brother, Alexander Mazoo of Trinity; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel by the Rev. Bobby Metters. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park Cemetery, High Point. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, North Carolina Affiliate Inc., 2315-A Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, N.C. 27804.
Sharon Vernon
Greensboro
Ms. Sharon Lynn Vernon, 46, of Evergreens Nursing Home died Dec. 5, 2000, at the home.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Covenant Church, 5200 W. Friendly Ave. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at the church.
Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point, is in charge of arrangements.
Ina Wall
Archdale
Mrs. Ina Jane Robbins Wall, 95, formerly of 117 Julian Ave. died at 4:50 a.m. Dec. 5, 2000, at GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center.
She was born April 20, 1905, in Randolph County, a daughter of George F. and Bessie Rush Robbins. She was a resident of the Archdale area the majority of her life and a homemaker. She was a member of Archdale United Methodist Church. On Nov. 7, 1925, she was married to Dempsey G. Wall, who preceded her in death April 16, 1966. She also was preceded in death by her son, Charleston G. Wall.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Margie Lee Wall of the residence; a sister, Mrs. Alta Overman of High Point; a brother, Charlie Robbins of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Archdale United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mary John Dye, the Rev. Harold D. Shives and the Rev. Barney Pierce. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service Thursday. Visitation will be 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Archdale United Methodist Church, 11543 N. Main St., Archdale, N.C. 27263 or to Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church, 4736 Mt. Gilead Church Road, Trinity, N.C. 27370.
Geneva Barker
Oak Ridge
Mrs. Geneva “Jean” Carthen Barker, 93, of 8563 Benbow-Merrill Road, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 5, 2000.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Irvin W. Barker.
Surviving are her daughter, Dorothy B. James of High Point; two grandson, David G. Carroll of Oak Ridge and Dwight E. Carroll Jr. of Ocean Isle Beach.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Floral Gardens Cemetery, High Point.
Memorial may be directed to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mazie Edwards
Archdale
Mrs. Mazie Jennings Edwards, 86, formerly of 3704 Luck Drive died Dec. 5, 2000, at GrayBrier Nursing & Retirement Center.
She was born Nov. 25, 1914, in Carroll County, Va., a daughter of John and Rausey Alderman Jennings. She retired from Anvil Brand. She was a member of Hillside Park Baptist Church in Thomasville and attended Jewel Baptist Church. On Dec. 21, 1932, she was married to Charles E. Edwards, who preceded her in death in 1995. She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Trudie Turner, and a grandson, Jonathan Daniel Edwards.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph E. Edwards and his wife, Barbara, of Raleigh and Charles Loman “Chuck” Edwards and his wife, Shirley, of Raleigh; three daughters, Clovie Jarrett of Randleman, Mrs. Harold (Wanda) McCandless of High Point and Mrs. Lyndon (Nellie) Dawkins of 1711 Whitehall St., High Point; a brother, Marshall Jennings of Max Meadows, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. John (Edith) Edwards and Isabell Edwards, both of Hillsville, Va., Octivia Thompson of Durham and Modest Lackey of Bassett, Va.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, by the Rev. Jeff Dawkins and the Rev. John Wheeles. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
Patricia Farlow
Randleman
Mrs. Patricia Risley Farlow, 68, of 4520 Branson Davis Road died Dec. 5, 2000, at her residence.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery, 2668 Marlboro Church Road. Visitation will be at the residence.
Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, is in charge of arrangements.
C. Graham Jr.
Brunswick, Ga.
Charles Edward Graham Jr. formerly of Winston-Salem died Dec. 2, 2000, at his residence.
He was a son of Charlie E. and Gertrude Lash Graham, who both preceded him in death. He received his early education in the public schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1943. He attended Winston-Salem State University and Hampton University in Hampton, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed with King & Prince Hotel, St. Simon’s Island, Ga. He was of the Baptist faith and touched many lives with his love and service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dr. Verdell G. Graham.
Surviving are his brother, Hiram H. Graham of Silver Spring, Md.; and five sisters, Mrs. Moena G. Hinson of High Point, Dr. Clarice G. Carter of Southfield, Mich., Miriam (Roy) G. Gerald. Ms. Delores Graham and Mrs. Laverne (Clark) G. Gaither, all of Winston-Salem; cousins, nephews, nieces and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Mt. Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, 950 File St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 or to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
Russell Funeral Home, 822 Carl Russell Ave., Winston-Salem, is in charge of arrangements.
Lincoln Gray
High Point
Lincoln Isaac Gray, 89, of 607 North Ave. died Dec. 3, 2000, at Evergreens Nursing Home.
He was born March 8, 1911, in High Point, a son of Ira Sanky and Daisy Watkins Gray, who both preceded him in death. He retired from Hayworth Roll & Panel in High Point in 1976 as a machinist, after more than 25 years of service. He later worked as a school crossing guard at Fairview Elementary School and enjoyed greeting the children each day. He was inducted into the United States Army in January 1945, and served in Munich, Germany. He received an honorable discharge with the rank of corporal in 1946. “Pop,” as he became to be known, moved to Jamestown in the early 1950s and resided there until 1990 when he moved back to High Point. He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his five sisters, Flora G. Spears, Genevieve G. Goldsborough, Mildred G. Broadway, Daisy G. Scott and Grace G. Lee; and a brother Ira S. Gray Jr.
Surviving are his wife, S. Maxine Baldwin Gray of the residence; a son and daughter-in-law, Lt. Col./U.S. Army Retired Charles L. Gray and Ernestine Herbin Gray of Temple Hills, Md.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen G. Atkinson and James W. Atkinson of Shelby, Shirley M. Raper and A.V. Raper, Gladys M. Chavis and Glenn R. Chavis, all of High Point; eight grandsons, Charles L. Gray Jr. and his wife, Renee S. Gray of Harrisburg, Pa., Lt. Col. Herbin L. Gray and his wife, Joan W. Gray of Hampton, Va., Gary L. Gray of Upper Marlboro, Md., James W. Atkinson Jr. of Appalachian State University, Boone, Ryan G. Atkinson of Shelby, Justin B. Raper of High Point, Elder Iya Rory Chavis and his wife, Michelle C. Chavis, of Winston-Salem, and Trey E. Chavis of High Point; three great-grandsons, Kevin D. Gray of Hampton University, Hampton, Rory Z.J. Chavis of High Point and Ilai Z. Chavis of Winston-Salem; three great-granddaughters, Emerald L. Gray of Harrisburg, Pa., Ebone A. Chavis of High Point and Yakira C. Chavis of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Mary G. Walker and Laura G. Birch, both of High Point; two special nieces, Marlene W. Littlejohn of Bloomfield, Conn., and Deorphia W. Pittman of High Point; and two goddaughters, Barbara A. Jackson and Stephany L. Chavis, both of High Point.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Solid Rock Baptist Church by the Rev. James Martin, the Rev. Frederick Bass and the Rev. James Graves. Burial will be in Carolina Biblical Gardens. Visitation will be 1:30-2 p.m. Friday at the church and other times at the residence.
Hoover’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Greeson Sr.
Asheboro
James McKinley “Tooney” Greeson Sr., 85, died Dec. 5, 2000.
Funeral will be 3 p.m. at Neighbor’s Grove Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nixon, 312 Greenlawn Drive.
Addie Harp
High Point
Addie D. Harp of 706 Barbee St. died Dec. 6, 2000, at his residence.
Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1:30-2 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Hargett-Gilmore Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Esau Hinson
Kernersville
Esau Hinson, 68, of 9220 Payne Road died Dec. 6, 2000, at High Point Regional Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Whiteville, a son of Jasper and Helen Jarrell Hinson, who both preceded him in death. He was a resident of High Point the majority of his life and a member of Deep River Baptist Church. He retired from Woodmark Originals with 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by five brothers.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Pilcher Hinson of the residence; two sons, Stanley L. Hinson of Charlotte and Steven L. Hinson and his wife, Barbara, of Winston-Salem; and three grandchildren, Shawn, Ashley and Allyson Hinson.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Eastchester Drive, High Point, by the Rev. Lamont Scott and the Rev. Wade Nealy. Burial will be in Deep River Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the love and concern of Dr. Chinnasami and staff, nurses and staff of 7 North at High Point Regional Hospital, Hospice of the Piedmont, family members and friends.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.
Clifton Jones
Thomasville
Clifton C. Jones, 78, of Piedmont Center, formerly of E. Holly Grove Road, died Dec. 5, 2000, at the center.
He was born April 10, 1922, in Lee County, a son of Charlie Elwood Jones and Mae Davis Jones. He was a resident of Thomasville, the majority of his life. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during World War II. He was president and co-owner of Carolina Veneer Co. until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a former member of the Fairgrove Lions Club. On Aug. 31, 1946, he was married to Miss Willene Hawks, who survives of the Piedmont Center.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Jackie) Causey of Chocowinity, Mrs. Paul (Sherry) Thomas of Randleman, and Mrs. Larry (Mary) Everhart and Mrs. Larry (Kathy) Beck, both of Thomasville; a son, Clifton D. Jones and his wife, Ann, of Thomasville; three sisters, Mrs. Dolan (Hazel) Armentrout, Mrs. Sam (Dot) Teleshuk and Mrs. Willis (Betty) Maley, all of Thomasville; a brother, Pride Jones of Thomasville; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel by the Rev. Ben K. Shepherd. Burial will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:30 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the residence, 7004 E. Holly Grove Road.
Memorials may be directed to Bethel United Methodist Church, 506 Fisher Ferry St., Thomasville, N.C. 27360.
William Mitchell
Greensboro
Triad radio pioneer, Mitchel, dies at 78
GREENSBORO – William “Bill” P. Mitchell, 78, of 5602 High Point Road died Dec. 4, 2000, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
He was born July 22, 1922. He was raised in Greensboro and graduated from Greensboro Senior High. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the 381st Bomb Group in England in 1943-1945. His career in radio broadcasting began in 1941 with WBIG. During the next five decades he was affiliated with WPET, WEAL and WKEW. He is credited with starting the first R&B station in Greensboro as well as the first sports/talk format. He retired as president of Greensboro Broadcasting Company Inc. and was consulting with WWBG (1470 radio).
His honors and awards include voted Greensboro “Boss of the Year 1992” and awarded SCAP Salesman Award for radio, 1948 and 1949. His affiliations include Greensboro Tobacco Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, Triad Broadcasters Association, Greensboro Merchants Association, Greensboro Jaycees, Greensboro Sertoma Club, Red Shield Boys Club, Greensboro Agricultural Fair and Guilford Park Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Mitchell.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred “Micki” Mitchell of the residence; five sons, Stewart P. “Tom” Mitchell of Newport News, Va., Rick L. Mitchell of Lexington, William W. Mitchell of Greensboro, Dr. M. David Mitchell of Spartanburg, S.C., and Stephen T. Mitchell of Ararat, Va.; two brothers, Joseph Mitchell and Donald Mitchell, both of Greensboro; 15 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Guilford Park Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 tonight at Forbis & Dick N. Elm Street Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, 2100 Fernwood Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27408.
