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Mary G. Anderson
Mary D. Goldston Anderson, 69, of 2945 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Carillon Assisted Living Center, Asheboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p .m. Sunday at St. Luke U.M.C., where she was a member, with the Rev. James A. Curry officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvery Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County and a retired employee of Dixie Restaurant
Surviving are daughter, Bobbie Jean Patterson of Asheboro; sons, Donald Patterson of Lowell, Mass., Dan Patterson of Siler City, Colon Patterson of Ramseur, Raymond Patterson and Bob Patterson, both of Asheboro; brother, Robert Goldston of Asheboro; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
C.C. Hodges Funeral Service, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Bettie E. Goldston
Bettie E. Goldston, 88, of 345 Watkins St., Asheboro, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Asheboro Health & Rehabilitation Center, Asheboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Church of God of Prophecy, with Bishop Barney Trogdon officiating. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Siler City.
She was a native of Chatham County and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughters, Nellie Watson, Lizzie Webb and Christine Williamson, all of Durham, Sarah Goldston of Asheboro; sons, J.P. Goldston of Asheboro, Marcellus Goldston, Jesse Goldston, Lessie Goldston and Clint Goldston, all of Durham; 32 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren. The family will be at the church 30 minutes prior to the service on Monday.
C.C. Hodges Funeral Service, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lee R. Thomas
Lee Roy Thomas, 57, of 874-16 N.C. 49 South, Asheboro, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
Farley H. Voncannon
Farley Henry Voncannon, 87, of 1247 Sunset Drive, Asheboro, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Bradley Thie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, the widower of Vaden Dorsett Voncannon and was retired from Walker Shoe Company.
Surviving are daughters, Brenda Outen of Winston-Salem, Donna Griffith of Reno Nev.; sister, Ina Briles of Asheboro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Saturday.
Nancy D. Tate
RANDLEMAN - Nancy Dills Tate, 57, of 740 S. Main St., died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman.
Bessie V. Yates
HIGH POINT - Bessie Voncannon Yates, 86, of 902 Arthur Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at her home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Landmark Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Amos L. Mashburn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Claude M. Yates and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughters, Pat Johnson and Delores Scott, both of High Point, Susan Harmon of Raleigh; sons, Harold Yates and Bud Yates, both of Trinity, Norman Yates of Victoria, Texas, Bobby Yates of Reno, Nev., Jesse Yates of the home; stepdaughters, Elsie Coltrane and Phyllis Parnell, both of High Point, Claudine Drawdy of Gastonia ; sisters, Sarah Duncan of Thomasville, Kathleen Moore of Danbury, Edna Meadows of Jamestown; brothers, Arthur Voncannon of Archdale, Wade Voncannon of High Point; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, 7-9 p.m. Friday, other times the at the home of Pat Johnson, 1027 E. Fairfield Road, High Point.
Hilda B. Coble
LIBERTY - Hilda Brooks Coble, 65, of 6862 N.C. 49 North, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. James Stowe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.
Surviving are husband, Eli Coble; son, Ricky A. Coble of Staley; brothers, Samuel Brooks and Robert Brooks, both of Ramseur; one grandchild.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
John W. Bailey Jr.
STALEY - John Winfred Bailey Jr., 41, of 657 Ward Road, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty.
Eugene W. Culberson
SILER CITY - Eugene Wrenn Culberson, 85, of 1084 Wrenn Culberson Road, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at The Laurels of Chatham, Pittsboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Rocky River Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Greg W. Burriss officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Chatham County Church, the widower of Mildred Haith Culberson and was retired from Boling Chair Company.
Surviving are son, Phillip Culberson of Siler City; daughter, Faye C. Russell of Snow Camp; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
W. Sam Cole
EAGLE SPRINGS - W. Sam Cole, 92, of 140 Hall Creek Lane, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Bill Reynolds and the Rev. Robert Dennis officiating. Burial will be in Big Oak Christian Church Cemetery.
He was native of Moore County and a retired logger.
Surviving are wife, Nettie Williams Cole of Eagle Springs; sons, Ray Cole of Hampton, Va., Darrell Cole of Goldston; daughters, Louvene King of Biscoe, Sylvia Jones of Eagle Springs, Joyce Nall of West End; sisters, Ollie Dixon of Carthage, Margaret Riley of Hillsboro, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Edna M. Richardson
TROY - Edna B. Morris Richardson, 80, of 1047 Lovejoy Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Lovejoy Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. James Williams officiating.
She was a native of Anson County.
Surviving are son, Meredith Richardson of Troy; daughter, Barbara Fritts of Ruskin, Fla.; sister, Hildred Taylor of Biscoe; stepbrother, Donald Morris of Troy; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home in Troy 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday.
Sarah L. Vuncannon
TROY - Sarah Lela Vuncannon, 91, formerly of Wesleyan Homes, Apt. 912, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at Normann Rest Home in Star,
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home in Troy, with the Rev. Gary Rutherford and the Rev. Wayne Vuncannon officiating. Burial will be in Suggs Creek Primitive Church Cemetery in Star.
She was a native of Montgomery County and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Gladys G. Pugh
Gladys Guthrie Pugh, 88, of 2713 Bruce Pugh Road, Franklinville, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Gray's Chapel United Methodist Church, Franklinville, where she was a member, with the Rev. Bart W. Milleson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Alamance County and a retired teacher and librarian at Gray's Chapel School where she was the founder of the school library. She was the founder of her church library, the first female Sunday School Superintendent, where she also taught the Ladies Sunday School Class for several years and was the first President and charter member of the United Methodist Women.
Surviving are husband, G. Bruce Pugh of Franklinville; daughters, Louise P. Corder and Emma P. Routh, both of Franklinville; sisters, Edith Mogle of Snow Camp, Margaret Fuquay of Burlington, Audrey Moon of Graham; four grandsons; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home of daughter Emma P. Routh, 4929 Old Liberty Road, Franklinville.
Memorials may be made to Gray's Chapel United Methodist Church, 5056 N.C. 22 North, Franklinville, N.C. 27248 or Gray's Chapel School Library, 5322 N.C. 22 North, Franklinville, N.C. 27248.
Robert L. Reese
Robert Luther Reese, 90, of 625 Holly St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at his home.
A Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Central United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Reverend Chris Thore officiating.
He was a native of Garysburg, the widower of Elizabeth Ellen Ross Reese, attended High Point College and was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. He was employed by the Home Building Material Company, later Hedgecock Home Building, which he managed until the mid 60s, was Chairman of the Board of Randolph Building and Loan, later First Southern and then Centura Bank and served on the Asheboro School Board, the Asheboro City Council and as Mayor of Asheboro from 1962-1983. He served on the Official Board and as chairman at his church, was a teacher of the Lloyd Bible Class, a member of the Asheboro Kiwanis Club for over 40 years where he served as President, Lieutenant Governor and is a George Hixon fellow and was a recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Asheboro Rotary Club. He was a member of the Asheboro Chamber of Commerce, served as its building fund drive chairman for its present location and was named Citizen of the Year for Asheboro in 1984.
Surviving are son, Robert L. Reese of Asheboro; daughter, Sara Elizabeth Cook of Concord.
The family will be at the church following the service.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 300 S. Main St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; the Asheboro/Randolph Library, 201 Worth St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or "Our Daily Bread" Soup Kitchen, 831 E. Pritchard St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Fleta M. Beaver
Fleta Moody Beaver, 87, formerly of 206 McMasters St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.
Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Adrian Pugh and the Rev. Timmy Strider officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Ernest Beaver and was retired from Family Dollar.
Surviving are sons, Wayne Beaver and Homer Beaver, both of Asheboro; daughters, Brenda Faye Ward and Allene D. Hardison, both of Asheboro; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home.
Iris S. Robbins
Iris Spencer Robbins of 1028 Uwharrie St., Asheboro, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
Harley E. Scott
Harley Edwin Scott, 71, of 939 Sequoia Ave., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Harold Parker and the Rev. Barry Wall officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Randolph County, retired from Billings Trucking in Lexington, was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are wife, Marie Scott; daughter, Barbara Underwood of Sophia; sons, Richard Scott and Gary Scott, both of Asheboro; brother, Bynum Scott of Seagrove; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Relay for Life, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Joe W. Routh
RANDLEMAN - Joe Wilson Routh, 79, of 4333 Bethany Church Road, Franklinville, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman.
Effie R. Hunter
RAMSEUR - Effie Roberts Hunter, 85, of 1850 N.C. 22 South, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at Cross Road Retirement Community.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, with the Rev. Tom Hill and the Rev. James Turner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Surry County, retired from Stedman Manufacturing and was a former member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.
Surviving are husband, Aldie M. Hunter of the home; son, Jimmy R. Hunter of Riverside, Calif.; daughter, Lottie Hill of Ramseur; stepbrother, Rufus Jessup of Pilot Mountain; stepsister, Beulah Jessup of Pilot Mountain; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home.
Caroline L. Keeling
DENTON - Caroline Sarah Lucas Keeling, 72, of 5835 Lou Cranford Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at West Asheboro Church of God, where she was a member, with the Rev. C.L. Simmons and the Rev. Thurman H. Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
She was a native of Montgomery County and retired from Randolph Packing.
Surviving are sons, Leon Allred of Denton, Gary Allred of Seaford, Va.; sister, Bessie L. Callicutt of Troy; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to West Asheboro Church of God, 199 Lewallen Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Betty J. Thomas
STAR - Betty Jean Thomas, 65, of 797 Okeewemee-Star Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Star United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Micheal Leburg officiating. Burial will be in Leach Cemetery.
She was a native of Montgomery County, a long time Sunday School teacher, and a 30-year employee with Lancer Inc. as a secretary and treasurer and office manager.
Surviving are husband, Raymond Thomas of Star; mother, Mary Holt Cole of Star; sons, Mike Lucas of Davenport, Fla., Mark Lucas and Micheal Lucas, both of Star, Thomas Lucas of Wake Forest, Bruce Thomas of Granite Falls; daughter, Beth Watson of Winter Garden, Fla.; brother, Jack Cole of Summerfield; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to Star United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375, Star, N.C. 27356.
William W. Cole
MT. GILEAD - William Worthy Cole, 76, of 16 Cole Valley Lane, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Graveside service with military honors by VFW Post 10940 of Mt. Gilead will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wadeville United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev Glenn Hancock officiating.
He was a native of Montgomery County, retired from Gilead Manufacturing, was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Wadeville United Methodist Church and of VFW Post 10940.
The family will be at McKeithan Funeral Home, Mt. Gilead, 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Susan S. Love
CARTHAGE - Susan S. Love, 57, of 107 Barber Park Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Summer Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joseph K. Peters officiating. Burial will be in Culdee Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Richmond County and was head of housekeeping at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst.
Surviving are husband, Walter Love Jr.; daughter, Reba Flores of Carthage; sons, C. Jeff Love, Kevin Love, Jason Love, all of Carthage; sister, Melinda Dennis of Holden Beach; stepsister, Tonya Collins of Norman; stepbrother, George Mask of Greensboro; mother, Elmira B. Stewart of Norman; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home of the daughter, 111 Deer Trail Lane, Carthage.
Gertrude K. Lester
Gertrude King Lester, 92, of Asheboro, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Asheboro United Church of Christ, where she was a charter member, with the Rev. J. Nathan King officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove United Christian Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Orva Brown, Homer Dawson and F.C. Lester and she held nearly every office and position available in her church and was most recently a Sunday School teacher.
Surviving are son, Jim Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Mae Cox of Asheboro; five stepchildren; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Asheboro United Church of Christ, 801 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
