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Irene P. Dickens
ASHEBORO - Irene Pyrtle Dickens, 94, of 1306 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park
She was a native of Stokes County, the widow of Wiley B. Dickens, a retiree from Acme-McCrary Corp., and a member of First E&R United Church of Christ where she was a member of the Mary-Martha Bible Class and the Lucille Curtis Circle.
Surviving are daughter, June D. Shaw of Asheboro; sisters, Mary Zimmerman of St. Petersburg, Fla., Roxie Hall, Gloria Willeby, both of Denton, Leila Littleton of Cheverly, Md.; brother, Vestal Pyrtle of Denton.
The family will be at the funeral home 1-2 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to First E & R United Church of Christ, 221 Cliff Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Velda M. Pugh
RANDLEMAN - Velda Mae McCurdy Pugh, 77, of New Salem, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
No services are planned at this time.
She was a native of Pleasant Hope, Mo., the widow of Ewart Pugh and a quilter.
Surviving are son, Hal Pugh of New Salem; daughter, Arlene Broyles of Ramseur.
Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Randleman Public Library, 122 Commerce Square, Randleman, N.C. 27317 or The Piedmont Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 4025, Greensboro, N.C. 27404 or visit with an elderly friend or relative of your choice.
Robert W. Knott Sr.
GREENSBORO - Robert Nathan Winfred Knott Sr., 64, of 116 S. Mendenhall St., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where he was a member, with Dr. Everette Thomas and the Rev. Phil Craig officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
He was a 1961 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a veteran of the U.S. Army and employed as a sales representative with Burlington Industries.
Surviving are sons, Steve Knott of Charlotte, Rob Knott of Columbus, Ohio, Cranford Knott of Asheboro; daughter, Margary Knott of Raleigh; one granddaughter.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009; American Cancer Society, Triad Administrative Resource Center, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27407; or American Heart Association, MAA, Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216.
Wiley J. Kennedy
ROBBINS - Wiley Junior Kennedy, 70, of 1691 Reynolds Mill Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at his home.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Forbes officiating.
He was a native of Moore County, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from Arch Knitting Co. in Asheboro.
Surviving are sisters, Wilma Kennedy of the home, Ruth K. Hussey of Seagrove.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home.
Myrtle D. Yarbrough
MT. GILEAD - Myrtle Deaton Yarbrough, 64, of 3471 N.C. 73 West, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Alex Willoughby officiating.
She was retired from Gilead Manufacturing Corp.
Surviving are husband, Alex Yarbrough of the home; son, David Yarbrough of Mt. Gilead; three grandchildren.
The family will be at McKeithan Funeral Home, Mt. Gilead, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Hamer Creek Baptist Church, 4431 N.C. 109 S., Mt. Gilead, N.C. 27306.
Alma G. Hinson
CANDOR - Alma Rebecca Greene Hinson, 90, of Norman Drive, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Sardis United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Peggy Duncan-Wood and the Rev. Fred Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Montgomery County, a homemaker and the widow of William Claude Hinson.
Surviving are daughters, Mary McDowell of Denton, Claudia McIntosh of Aiken, S.C., Irene Reeves of Wilmington; sons, James Hinson of West End, Ernest G. Hinson of Biscoe; brother, Clarence Greene of Candor; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, Candor, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, 5227 Pekin Road, Candor, N.C. 27229.
Garland F. Chriscoe
ROBBINS - Garland Floyd Chriscoe, 70, of 128 Country River Lane, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Pine Lake Care Center, Carthage.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Smyrna United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Joe Forbes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a retired supervisor with J.P. Stevens Company in Greensboro, a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a guitarist and fiddler in several groups.
Surviving are daughter, Janice M. Chriscoe of Robbins; brothers, Jerry Chriscoe and Carol Chriscoe, both of Seagrove; sisters, Lois Caviness of Robbins, Aileene Parks, Dorothy Chriscoe and Shirley Spencer, all of Seagrove, Carrie Garner and Myrtle Nance, both of Asheboro.
The family will be at Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
James L. Benton
ASHEBORO - James "Tommie" L. Benton, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Asheboro.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Belmont Baptist Church, Columbia, S.C., with the Rev. Ed Stokes, the Rev. James Truesdale and the Rev. Harry Girtman officiating. Burial will be private.
He was the widower of Ouida Elliott Benton and a retired self-employed salesman.
The family will be at the church Saturday following the service.
Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen D. Garrett
LIBERTY - Kathleen Donahue Garrett, 55, of 7463 Hummingbird Lane, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at her home.
Memorial celebration of life service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Bigham officiating.
Surviving are husband, Doug Garrett of the home; sons, Mark D. Garrett and Chad D. Garrett, both of Liberty, Scott D. Garrett of Greenville, S.C.; mother, Dorothy M. May of San Diego, Calif.; brother, Stephen M. Donahue of Carmel By The Sea, Calif.; three grandchildren.
Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or the Media Center at Liberty School, P.O. Box 1009, Liberty, N.C. 27298.
Kaprisha J. Dowdy
GREENSBORO - Kaprisha Jenai Dowdy, 14, of 5512 A., Richland St., died Monday, Jan, 7, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Union Grove A.M. E. Zion Church, Bear Creek, with the Rev. Jace Cox officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She attended Gateway Education Center in Greensboro.
Surviving are parents, James Dowdy and Paula Reid Dowdy of Greensboro; sisters, Terumi Dowdy and Bria Dowdy, both of Greensboro; grandparents, Margaret Deveaux and Fred Graddick, both of Mount Pleasant, S.C., James and Annie Dowdy of Ramseur, Abraham Reid of North Charleston, S.C.; great-great-great-grandmother, Mary Deveaux of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
The family will be at Knotts Funeral Home, Pittsboro, 7-8 p.m. Friday.
Terry K. King
GREENSBORO - Terry K. King, 65, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Flags Springs UMC Cemetery, Asheboro.
Surviving are wife, Barbara King; brothers, Koren C. King and Harlow L. King, both of Asheboro, Duane King of Greensboro.
Cremation Services Inc., Winston-Salem, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice Unit of Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401.
Garland F. Chriscoe
ROBBINS - Garland Floyd Chriscoe, 70, of 128 Country River Lane, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Pine Lake Care Center, Carthage.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Smyrna United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Joe Forbes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a retired supervisor with J.P. Stevens Company in Greensboro, a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a guitarist and fiddler in several groups.
Surviving are daughter, Janice M. Chriscoe of Robbins; brothers, Jerry Chriscoe and Carol Chriscoe, both of Seagrove; sisters, Lois Caviness of Robbins, Aileene Parks, Dorothy Chriscoe and Shirley Spencer, all of Seagrove, Carrie Greene and Myrtle Nance, both of Asheboro.
Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth C. Seawell
BENNETT - Ruth Cole Seawell, 94, of Cross Road Retirement Center, Asheboro, formerly of 7346 Pleasant Grove Church Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Cross Road.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Beulah Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Dr. Curtis Barbery officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Eli Seawell and a homemaker.
Surviving are son, Russell C. Seawall of Bennett; sister, Callie Lane of Ramseur; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilda C. Parks
STAR - Wilda Victoria Collins Parks, 89, of 353 Park St., died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Shiloh Presbyterian Church.
She was a native of Surry County.
Surviving are sons, Clayton Eugene Parks of Laurel Hill, Edwin Bryon Parks, Robert Leo Parks of Raeford, James David Parks of Laurinburg; daughters, Nan Worrell of Star, Carol Sue Beaman of Mt. Gilead; sisters, Katie Quick of Colfax, Irene Currie of Raeford; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Ronald L. Furr
ASHEBORO - Ronald Larry "Fuzzy" Furr, 57, of 1818 Pleasant St., Asheboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Larry Moore and the Rev. Mike Engle officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Asheboro, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed with Champagne Dye Works and Standard Dye of High Point.
Surviving are wife, Nina Smith Furr; daughters, Dianna Furr Young of Randleman and Rhonda Leigh Furr of Asheboro; brother, Charles Leon Furr of Asheboro; two grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, MAA, Memorial and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, V.A. 23058-5216 or Randolph Pregnancy Care Center, 530 S. Cox St., Asheboro, NC 27203.
Glenda A. Lilly
ASHEBORO - Glenda Mae Auman Lilly, 63, of 5915 U.S. 220 South, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Flag Springs United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Billy Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, a widower of Fred P. Lilly Jr. and was employed as a librarian at Seagrove Public Library.
Surviving are daughters, Vonzelle L. Morgan and Sandra L. Lail, both of Asheboro; son, Donald R. Lilly of Asheboro; sisters, Marlene Copeland of Vanceboro, Norma Williamson of Seagrove and Mary Adams of Robbinsville; brothers, the Rev. George Auman of Terrell, Arthur J. Auman of Columbia, S.C. and Lester Auman of Seagrove.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Friday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Seagrove Public Library, 354 Old Plank Road, Seagrove, N.C. 27341 or Flag Springs United Methodist Church, 5852 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.
Ann L. Earnhardt
RANDLEMAN - Ann Lovette Earnhardt, 76, of 132 Fox St., died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Ronald D. Van Lente officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Randleman, a widower of John Earnhardt, a retired legal secretary from AT&T at the Guilford Center in Burlington, and was the first female Alderman in Randleman elected in 1978 where she served several terms.
Surviving are daughters, Pam E. Russell of Randleman, Abby E. Heaton of Coleridge; sisters, Kathleen Baggett and Mabel Spencer, both of Randleman, Clara Brooks of McLeansville, Martha Baker of Warwick, R.I. and Shirley Pence of Rockingham; two grandchildren; one stepgrandchild.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 119 W. River Drive, Randleman, N.C. 27317.
Edith R. Andrews
DENTON - Edith Ridge Andrews, 84, of Brookstone Rest Home, Lexington, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, with the Rev. Dan Money officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County and a widower of William Clyde Andrews. She was employed with Surratt Hosiery and attended First United Methodist Church.
Surviving are son, W. Joe Andrews of Thomasville; daughters, Ellen McAbee of High Point; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday.
Edith G. Hoyle
STALEY - Edith G. Hoyle, 82, of 6322 Old Staley Road, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty. Burial will be in Staley Cemetery.
She was a native of Lincoln County, a widower of Frank Hoyle and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughters, Mildred Purro of Boynton Beach, Fla., Shirley Sadler of the home, and Dorothy Kimrey of Staley; son, David "Buddy" Hoyle of Asheboro; stepdaughter, Pat Caskey of Lincolnton; stepsons, Russell Hoyle of Liberty, Claude Hoyle and Roy Hoyle, both of Lincolnton, and Clyde Hoyle of Lake Placid, Fla.; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild: 10 stepgrandchildren; 34 stepgrandchildren; 16 great-great- grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Saturday, other times at the residence.
