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Joseph L. Johnson
ROBBINS - Joseph Lacy Johnson, 72, of 5011 N.C. 705, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bear Creek Congregational Church, with the Rev. Ezell Maness officiating. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery.
He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 42 years.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Chisholm of Highfalls, Shelby McKeithen of Vass, Geneice Powell of the home, Camilla Marsh of Candor, Dequilla Spencer of Robbins, Brenda Johnson of Forest Heights, Md.; sons, Cleveland Johnson of Siler City, Jeffery Johnson and Ricky Johnson, both of Seagrove; mother, Swannie Johnson of Robbins; brother, Ben Johnson of Jamestown; sisters, Priscilla Jones of Charlotte, Laverne Williams and Marion Brooks, both of Robbins; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the church noon-2 p.m. Saturday.
Simon Funeral Home, Southern Pines, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Hal T. Brown
ASHEBORO - The Rev. Hal Truman Brown, 81, of 1186 Walker Circle, Asheboro, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church, with Dr. Ron Hamilton and the Rev. Henry Williams officiating. Burial will be in Neighbor's Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a Wesleyan minister who pastored Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church, Snow Camp; Reynolds Memorial Wesleyan Church, Troy; Hoover's Grove Wesleyan Church, Jackson Creek; Whynot Wesleyan Church, Whynot; and others.
Surviving are wife, Ruth Pritchard Brown of the home; son, Dr. Noel Brown of Asheboro; sisters, Helen Shigley of Indiana, Mona Rose Allen of Georgia; four grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home of the son, 1066 Ann's Court, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1810 Old Farmer Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Kenneth F. Bennett
RANDLEMAN - Kenneth Floyd "Ben" Bennett, 50, of North Stout Street, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Sophia Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Bill V. Barnes officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery, Asheboro.
He was a native of High Point, an employee of 25 years with Henredon Furniture Industries and the former owner of Ken's Snacks. He was a member of the choir and Sunday School at his church.
Surviving are wife, Janet Williamson Bennett; stepsons, Jim Akines and Josh Akines, both of the home; father and stepmother, Floyd and Cornelia Bennett of Thomasville; sisters, Linda Irene Fuller of Buford, Ga., Patsy Ridge of Archdale; stepsisters, Katrina Smith of Winston-Salem, Joanie Green of Clemmons, Sonya Trexler of Lexington.
The family will be at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Sophia Baptist Church, 4082 Millikan Road, Sophia, N.C. 27350.
Jerry L. Davis
CANDOR - Jerry Lee Davis, 44, of 185 Rabbit Creek Drive, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Guiding Light Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clyde Allen officiating. Burial will be in Star House of Praise Cemetery.
He was a native of Montgomery County and a fixer with Candor Hosiery, Biscoe.
Surviving are wife, Sandy Smith Davis of the home; sons, Jerry Todd Davis of Biscoe, Jason Matthew Davis of Seagrove; brothers, Danny Davis of Gastonia, Tony Davis of Creedmoor; two grandchildren.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Lynn P. Hall
ASHEBORO - Alice Lynn Presnell Hall, 64, 1020 Salmons Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was a native of Randolph County and a former employee with Cross Road Retirement Center as a CNA II.
Surviving are sister, Kay Presnell Rees of Georgetown, Fla.; stepmother, Ila L. Presnell of Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Two Hanover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
William G. Adkins
TRINITY - William Gale "Bill" Adkins, 53, of 2549 Hoover Hill Road, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at his home.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall, Randleman, by the Jehovah's Witnesses.
He was a native of Forsyth County and a self-employed carpenter.
Surviving are wife, Betty Brown Adkins of the home; daughters, Tina Bowman of Lawsonville, Hope Adkins of Winston-Salem; stepdaughters, Beverly Owens of Raleigh, Brenda Brooks of High Point, Bonnie Greenwood of Trinity, Barbara O'Ham of Georgia, Becky Boggs of Germanton; son, John William Adkins of Winston-Salem; stepsons, Ben Brown of Randleman, Barry Brown of Asheboro, Brian Brown of Archdale; sister, Rose Ashby of Wallburg; brothers, Bill Adkins, Larry Adkins, both of Wallburg; three grandchildren; 17 stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Family Funeral Care, Archdale, is in charge of arrangements.
Carollyne S. Canoy
HIGH POINT - Carollyne Sue Canoy, 47, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at the Beacon Place, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point, with the Fr. Conall McHugh O.S.F.S. officiating. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery.
She was a graduate of Asheboro High School and Guilford Technical Community College. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Winston-Salem, was employed by Hickory Printing, High Point, and had worked for several years with Proctor and Gamble.
Surviving are daughter, Kisha Williamson of the home; grandson, Maleek Williamson of the home; sister, Larice Canoy White of Pleasant Garden; brothers; Philip Burrows of Charlotte, Tim Canoy of Orlando, Fla.
The family will be at the funeral home 4-6 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of her sister, 2206 Wilson Mills Court, Pleasant Garden.
Memorials may be made to Hospice/Beacon Place of Guilford County, 2502 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
James G. Lindley
SNOW CAMP - James Gray Lindley, 89, of 1326 Moon Lindley Road, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at SunBridge Care Facilities, Siler City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at South Fork Friends Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. J. Rodney Powell and the Rev. Winfred Crouse officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Chatham County and a retired dairy farmer. He was an elder, a trustee and a member of the finance committee at his church.
Surviving are wife, Grace Edwards Lindley of Snow Camp; daughters, Doris L. Cox of Ramseur, Hazel L. Moon, Betty L. Teague, both of Snow Camp; son, James Randall Lindley of Raleigh; sisters, Esther L. Wellons of Victoria, Va., Sarah L. Stroup of Lincolnton; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to South Fork Friends Church, 359 South Fork-Bethel Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
Rosa Bennett
ASHEBORO - Rosa Vernice Owens Hall Bennett, 57, of 349 Independence Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughter, Beverly Lynn Hall Tucker of Asheboro; sons, Jeffery Ray Hall of Hampton, Va., Tim Hall of Asheboro; sisters, Maxine Chaney and Frances Lambeth, both of Asheboro, Shelby Lambeth of Lexington; four grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; one stepgreat-grandchild.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Daisy S. Gordon
CLEMMONS - Daisy Summey Gordon, 93, of 311 Henderson Drive, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westfield Baptist Church Cemetery in Trinity, with the Rev. Dan Downing officiating.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of J.W. Gordon Sr., a seamstress and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are son, John Wesley Gordon Jr. of Clemmons; sisters, Bertha Waisner and Eula Bare, both of Asheboro; three grandchildren.
J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville, is in charge of arrangements.
Paul G. Thompson
CARTHAGE - Paul G. Thompson, 64, of 208 Old Glendon Road, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at West Side Missionary Baptist Church, Robbins. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery, Robbins.
Surviving are wife, Swannie D. Thompson of Carthage; daughters, Edith LE Donia Allen of Capital Heights, Md., Sarah Louise Beazer of Peekskill, N.Y., Monique Shari Thompson and Ida Melissa Thompson, both of Carthage; brother, George Thompson of Fayetteville; sisters, Helen Smith of Carthage, Ollie Person of Washington, D.C., Elizabeth Patterson and Dessie Weston, both of Southern Pines; five grandchildren.
The family will be at the church noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service.
Person Funeral Home, Robbins, is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy Poole
RAMSEUR - Leroy Poole, 83, of 2043 Brooklyn Ave., died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at 418 Main St., Staley.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Staley Cemetery, Staley, with Dr. Charles R. Fleshman Jr. officiating.
He was a native of Chatham County, the widower of Martha Ann Siler Poole, a retired furniture employee and a member of First Baptist Church, Ramseur.
Surviving are wife, Dena Hayes Poole of Ramseur; daughter, Martha P. Ore of Staley; two grandchildren; one great-grandson.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Janice Pearn, 418 N. Main St., Staley.
Marvin W. Clodfelter
DENTON - Marvin Weldon Clodfelter, 81, of Snider Station Road, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Summerville Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Flynn Richardson and the Rev. Fred Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Davidson County, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a trustee at his church and a retired auto mechanic from Hill Motor Company.
Surviving are wife, Nellie Floyd Clodfelter of the home; daughter, Judy Snider of Denton; sister, Lois Hayes of Thomasville; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Summerville Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 3134 Summerville Church Road, Denton, N.C. 27239.
Ella M. Peeples
GREENSBORO - Ella Mae Peeples, 94, of 4501 Old Battleground Road, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at Wesley Long Community Hospital.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Guilford Memorial Park, with the Rev. Lynn Gordon officiating.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Burty Allen Peeples, a retired spinner with Cone Mills Revolution Plant and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are son, Donald R. Peeples of Greensboro; daughters, Mamie Jo Lassiter of Hazel Green, Ala., Glenda Faye Fogleman of Sophia, Dorothy Curlee of Greensboro; sister, Helen Wilson of Asheboro; brother, Harland Bowman of Alta Vista, Va.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
The family will be at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, North Elm Street, Greensboro, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, other times at 2721 Stratford Drive.
Henry C. Marsh
CARTHAGE - Henry C. Marsh, 88, of 600 U.S. 15/501, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Red Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. D.C. Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Surry County, the retired owner and operator of Marsh Grocery, and a farmer and cattleman.
Surviving are wife, Versie Venable Marsh; daughters, Ruth Dix of Wade, Carol Loving, Marie Johnson, both of Cameron, Inez Butner of Sanford; sisters, Nell Murphy, Dorothy Woody, both of Richmond, Va., Letha Coggins of Sanford; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
The family will be at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Red Branch Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 1748 Old River Road, Carthage, N.C. 28327 or FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.
Pansy S. Smith
ASHEBORO - Pansy Snow Smith, 83, of 156 E. Academy St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Randolph Memorial Park, with the Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating.
She was a native of Surry County, a retired worker from Bossong Hosiery and a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Bible Class.
Surviving are daughter, Diane Lambert of Greensboro; sons, Don R. Smith of Beaufort, Bobby G. Smith of Contonement, Fla.; brother, Herbert Snow Jr. of Asheboro; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the cemetery following the graveside service.
Memorials may be made to Fayetteville Street Baptist Church Patriot Club, 901 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangments.
Walter G. Mickey Jr.
ASHEBORO - Walter Gilmer "Mickey" Mickey Jr., 67, of 321 S. High St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Fayetteville Street Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Adrian Pugh and Neal Hughes officiating.
He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retired worker from Elastic Therapy Inc.
Surviving are wife, Glenda C. Mickey; son, Terry Wayne Mickey of Burgaw; daughters, Teresa M. Haga of Randleman, Patty M. Perry of Asheboro; stepmother, Alma Mickey of Texas; sisters, Betty Cook, Edna Lee Hodges, both of Asheboro; half sisters, Linda Salter, Barbara Oldfield, both of Texas; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Thelma E. Howard
ASHEBORO - Thelma Everhart Howard, 88, formerly of Thomasville, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at the home of her daughter in Asheboro.
Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville. A private burial will be held.
She was the widow of Dennis W. Howard.
Surviving are daughter, Betty Jean Younts of Asheboro; sons, Fred C. Howard of Raleigh, David W. Howard of Durham; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home after the service.
Memorials may be made to Randolph Pregnancy Care Center, 530 S. Cox St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Cedar Lodge Baptist Church, 1305 Cedar Drive, Thomasville, N.C. 27360.
