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Lawrence W. Earnhardt
ASHEBORO - Lawrence Wood Earnhardt, 81, of 4142 Earnhardt Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, with the Rev. Barney Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County and a retired employee of Lawrence Earnhardt Builders.
Surviving are wife, Evelyn Miller Earnhardt of the home; sons, Larry Earnhardt of Archdale, Darrell Earnhardt of Denton; daughters, Melissa Kearns, Carolyn Lamar, both of Asheboro, Linda Gregory of Sophia; brothers, Junior Earnhardt, Raymond Earnhardt, both of Trinity; sisters, Mozelle Rich of Asheboro, Claire Routh of Sophia; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Relay For Life, P.O. Box 4515, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Robert L. Garner
ASHEBORO - Robert Lee Garner, 65, of 5723 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Deep River Baptist Church, with the Rev. W.P. Lippard and the Rev. Bob Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, was retired from Central Telephone Company after 30 years, was a member of the Elks Lodge and he was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are wife, Mozelle Herrin Garner of the home; son, Tony Ray Garner of Asheboro; daughter, Donna G. Smith of Asheboro; brothers, Henry Garner of Ramseur, Charlie Garner of Cherokee; sisters, Clarice McCuistion of Ramseur, Faye Hunt, Dorothy White, both of Asheboro, Judy Cox of Randleman; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Deep River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4095 Deep River Church Road, Ramseur, N.C. 27316.
Michael E. Teal
ASHEBORO - Michael Edward Teal, infant son of Thomas and Nickie Williamson Teal of 3161 Archie Newsom Road, Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Flag Springs U.M.C. Cemetery, with the Rev. Billy Jarrett and the Rev. J. Harold Hammond officiating.
Surviving in addition to the parents are grandparents, Phillip "Popeye" and Judy Loggains Williamson, Carol Maner Teal Wright of Franklinville; great-grandparents, Stacy Garner Williamson and Merita Cannon Maner, both of Asheboro.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Flag Springs U.M.C. Cemetery Fund, 5852 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Gregory T. Thornton Jr.
ASHEBORO - Gregory Thomas Thornton Jr., infant son of Theresa Parrish and Gregory T. Thornton Sr. of 847 Cross St., Asheboro, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Belle and the Rev. Lena Craven officiating.
Surviving in addition to the parents are brothers, John Manley, Joshua Manley, Daniel Manley, all of the home; grandparents, Roger and Julie Spinks of Asheboro, Carolyn Thornton of Baltimore, Md.; great-grandmother, Margie Spinks of Asheboro.
Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Jacklyn B. Bailey
ARCHDALE - Jacklyn "Jackie" Bean Bailey, 68, of 127 Ashland St., died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Cumby Funeral Service, High Point, with the Rev. Carroll M. Upton, the Rev. James C. Smith and the Rev. David Keith officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Pickens, S.C.
She was a native of High Point, the widow of Clayton Merritt Bailey, and a homemaker. She attended First Wesleyan Church and the Mary Carson Sunday School Class, and was in the shut-in ministry.
Surviving are daughters, Dianne Hunt of Sophia, Sharon Rea of Landis, Linda Barnes of Asheboro, Kristie Rampey of Greenville, S.C.; sons, James LaPrad of Randleman, Charles Miller of Greensboro; sister, Margaret Valentine of Harrisburg; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother, Louise Easley Bean of the home.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont Inc., 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.
Ray F. Cook
DENTON - Ray "Buck" Floyd Cook, 68, of 122 Varner St., died Friday, March 30, 2001, at VA Medical Center, Salisbury.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, with the Rev. Dan Money officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
He was a native of Davidson County, a U.S. Army veteran, had worked for the Town of Denton and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Denton.
Surviving are daughter, Susan Jermane of Denton; mother, Carrie Cook of Denton; brother, Austin Cook of Denton; sister, Jolene Bray of Burlington; one grandchild.
The family will be at the funeral home 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church., P.O. Box 425, Denton, N.C. 27239.
John C. Wallace
TROY - John C. Wallace, 80, of East Main St., died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Duke Medical Center, Durham.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Mike Elliott and the Rev. Stan Smith officiating. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
He was a native of Montgomery County, the widower of Tommye S. Wallace, a member and past president of Troy Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and of Rutgers University School of Banking, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, a pilot for American Air Lines and was a helicopter pilot. He was a retired president and CEO of the Bank of Montgomery, now First Bank, where he worked for 46 years, and he helped the bank establish Montgomery Data Services and First Recovery. He served as a director and Director Emeritus of the Bank, was a member of the North Carolina Bankers Association and had served as chairman of Group 4. He founded, and owned and operated Radio Station WJRM in Troy, hosted the "Children's Chatter Corner" on the radio and he was a member of Troy Lodge #718 AF & AM. He was a member of Troy Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a former chief for 20 years, and was a former coroner and former acting Sheriff of Montgomery County. In 1992, "John Wallace Day" was proclaimed by the mayor of Troy.
Surviving are wife, Goldie Hancock Wallace of the home; daughters, Susi Norman of Albemarle, Julia Lewis of Wilmington; stepsons, Derek Todd Shea, Kyle Patrick Shea, both of Chapel Hill; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home, Troy, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Troy Fire Department, 610 N. Main St., Troy, N.C. 27371 or Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Fund or Music Academy, 239 N. Russell St., Troy, N.C. 27371.
Marguerite B. Brown
ASHEBORO - Marguerite Byerly Brown, 77, of 315 Gardiner Road, Asheboro, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with Dr. Boyd Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, a member WAVES National, a member of First United Methodist Church, had retired from Paschal Associates, and was a member of the Pinewood Country Club Ladies Golfers Association.
Surviving are husband, Doyle Brown of Asheboro; son, Steve Brown of Asheboro; two grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Randolph Unit, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Ruth H. Monroe
ASHEBORO - Ruth Howell Monroe, 82, of 949 Trollinger Road, Asheboro, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at her home.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Richmond County Memorial Park, Rockingham, with the Rev. William Christopher Thore and the Rev. Richard Randolph officiating.
She was a native of Hamlet, the widow of Fred Monroe, a member of First Methodist Church in Hamlet, she attended Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro, and was formerly employed with Belks, Inc. in Rockingham.
Surviving are daughter, Kay Meredith Forester of Asheboro; sister, Libby Huey of Bennettsville, S.C.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the home of Laurie Meredith Leonhardt, 840 Viewmont Drive, Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Ratio Gallimore
TRINITY - Daniel Ratio Gallimore, 72, of 9205 U.S. 64 West, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with Pastor Brian Smith officiating. Burial will be in Westfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County and had worked for several area hosiery mills.
Surviving are wife, Ann Gooch Gallimore of the home; daughter, Karen Brady of Coleridge; sons, Fairon Gallimore of Trinity, Barry Gallimore of Asheboro; sisters, Zeola Trotter of Jackson Creek, Neta Cagle, Thelma Wallace Rinegar, both of Asheboro; brother, Monelle Gallimore of Thomasville; two grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fairon Gallimore, 9237 U.S. 64 West, Trinity.
Garry W. Crotts
HIGH POINT - Garry Wendell Crotts, 55, of 1704-F N. Hamilton St., died Friday, March 30, 2001, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. David F. Cunha and the Rev. Bill V. Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Guilford County, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart medal three times, and he was employed with Basic Furniture Company.
Surviving are wife, Terri Renee Gallimore Crotts of the home; parents, Roy W. and Rachel Osborne Crotts of Sophia; daughter, Shanda Vickers of Thomasville; brother, Mike Crotts of Sophia; two grandchildren; stepchildren, Crystal Sexton and Allison Sexton, both of High Point.
The family will be at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of his parents, 4245 Roy Farlow Road, Sophia.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 4732 Robbins Country Road, Trinity, N.C. 27370; Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262; or American Red Cross, 815 Phillips Ave., High Point, N.C. 27262.
R. Odell Grubb
DENTON - R. Odell Grubb, 82, of Cid Road, Lexington, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Britthaven of Davidson, Thomasville.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cid United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Alvin Pope, the Rev. Roger Weisner and the Rev. Ray Swaney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Davidson County, the widower of Gladys Barker Grubb, was a retired carpenter and farmer, was a member of the building and cemetery committees at his church and had served on the church Official Board.
Surviving are sons, Marion Grubb of Denton, Donald Grubb and Lamont Grubb, both of Thomasville; daughter, Carol Hedrick of Lexington; sisters, Alma Russell of Thomasville, Mary Stanley of Winston-Salem; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of Marion Grubb, 316 Bringle Ferry Road, Denton.
Memorials may be made to Cid United Methodist Church, c/o Rondal Cross, 482 John Wright Road, Lexington, N.C. 27292.
Louise Straughan
SILER CITY - Louise Straughan, of 905 Woodland Drive, died Saturday, March 31, 2001.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Hickory Mountain Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Jason Cardwell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Chatham County, a Sunday School teacher and a leader in her church mission's program. She was a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College, an elementary school teacher in Randolph, Alamance and Chatham counties and she was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Sorority.
Surviving are sisters, Lina Straughan of Siler City, Cara Clark of Ramseur, Aline Tate of Burlington.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to Hickory Mountain Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, N.C. 27344, c/o Carolyn Johnson, 141 Hillside Dairy Road, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
Pauline T. Wilson
ROBBINS - Pauline Teague Wilson, 89, of 767 Wilson Road, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Pinelake Health & Rehab Center in Carthage.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Prosperity Friends Meeting, High Falls, with the Rev. David Murphy and the Rev. Robert Kidd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Moore County, the widow of Gurney Wilson, a former Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the Moore County Home Demonstration Club, and was a retired supervisor at Southern Garment Company.
Surviving are son, Vernon R. Wilson of Asheboro; daughter, Carol W. Dunn of Jamestown; sister, Vada T. Phillips of Carthage; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to Prosperity Friends Meeting, 2449 River Road, Robbins, N.C. 27325.
Nezzie J. Degraffenreid
CARTHAGE - Nezzie Johnson Degraffenreid, 86, of Carthage, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at her home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olive AME Zion Church, with the Rev. Vernard Dowdy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are son, Walter Degraffenreid of Carthage; stepson, Harvey "Sonny" Johnson of Canton, Ohio; sisters, Ada Hussey of Carthage, Toyetta Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday.
John L. Newton
CARTHAGE - John L. Newton, 75, of Carthage, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at his home.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Herndon and Dr. William J. Maness Jr. officiating. A private burial service will be later.
He was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was retired from Carter-Webber Company in Sanford.
Surviving are wife, Ruby Duke Newton; daughter, Pat Griner of Carthage; son, Charles Newton of Port Charlotte, Fla.; brother, Bobby Newton of Smyrna, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice, P.O. Box 1965, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.
T. Beauford Greene
ASHEBORO - T. Beauford Greene, 62, of 144 Oakview Lane, Asheboro, died Saturday March 31, 2001, at his home
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Seagrove United Church of Christ, where he was a member, with the Rev. B.J. Willett and the Rev. Dolan A. Talbert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Guilford County, attended Seagrove School, was a former homebuilder, auctioneer, and Realtor in Randolph County for 40 years, the owner of Triad Realty and was the former owner of Greene Realty and Auction Company. He served in the Army Reserves, was past president of Asheboro Randolph Home Builders Association, the Seagrove Lions and the Asheboro Randolph Board of Realtors, was a member of the Board of Directors, former member of Asheboro Rotary, and the Board of Directors of Mid State Plastics. He had served on the Board Deacons, was a church trustee, sang in the choir at his church, and was a former member of the Jim Greene Singers and founder of the Gospel Rangers.
Surviving are wife, Betty Sue Brady Greene of Asheboro; son, Dwayne Greene of Wilson; daughters, Annette Walton of Franklinville, Jane Aljets of Asheboro; sisters, Norma Jean Auman, Patsy Baker, Ellen Brewer, all of Asheboro; six grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-9 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Ethel C. Smith
ASHEBORO - Ethel Cook Smith, 84, of 4881 Reeder Road, Asheboro, died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Funeral Home Chapel, Lakeview, S.C., with the Rev. Rodney Purcell and the Rev. Bruce Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
She was a native of Dillon County, S.C., was the widow of Hickman Smith, attended Browers Wesleyan Church, and was retired from Dixie Furniture Company in Asheboro.
Surviving are sons, J.T. Smith, Bill Smith, both of Asheboro, Theo Smith of Mebane, Charlie Smith of Randleman; daughters, Ethel Jane Elliott of Nichols, S.C., Annie Saunders, Ella Jacobs, both of Asheboro, Janie Jones of Lakeland, Fla.; brother, Gibson Cook of Dillon, S.C.; sisters, Josephine Mann of Haw River, Christine Stevens of Fork, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one-great-great-grandchild.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Monday, and at Cook Funeral Home, Lakeview, S.C., 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, other times at the home of Bill Smith, 4969 Reeder Road, Asheboro, or at the home of Ethel Elliott, 8318 Raintree Lane, Nichols, S.C.
Memorials may be made to SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation, 400 Vision Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
