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John M. Trent
PLEASANT GARDEN - John Milton Trent, 80, of 633 Hodgin Valley Road, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Centre Friends Meeting, where he was a member, with Rusty Parsons and Thomas Butt officiating. Burial will be in the Meeting cemetery.
He was a native of Henry County, Va.
Surviving are wife, Linda Marley Trent of the home; sisters, Blanch Soyars, Edna Soyars, Lucille Trent, Clyde Tester, Barbara Boone, all of Reidsville, Mary Miles of Summerfield; brother, William Trent of Reidsville.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang, 311 Branson Mill Road, Randleman, N.C. 27317 or Habitat for Humanity, 438 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27401.
Alice C. Leach
SEAGROVE - Alice Faye Cassidy Leach, 61, of 5895 Osborne Mill Road, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church.
Surviving are son, James Kenneth Leach of the home; mother, Callie Cassidy of Seagrove; sister, Marie C. Winston of Seagrove; brothers, Carlee Cassidy, Winfred Cassidy Jr., both of Seagrove, Tommy McMaster of Asheboro.
The family will be at Church of God of Prophecy, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home.
Gailes Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie W. Long
BURLINGTON - Annie Susan Euphrasia Arnold Woodell Long, 87, formerly of Woodridge Apartments, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at Alamance Health Care Center.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home, Burlington, with the Rev. Clarence Tidwell officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Flagg Spring AM Church, Asheboro, with the Rev. John Beam officiating.
She was a native of Caswell County, the widow of William Thomas Woodell, a former employee of Copland Fabrics and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are daughter, Margaret W. Dameron of Burlington; son, Dillion W. Woodell of Hopedale; sisters, Ezell Cross, Clara Faulkner, Elena Shaw; brothers, Oscar Arnold and James Arnold; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Silk Hope School Library Fund, 7945 Gumsprings Road, Siler City, N.C. 27344 or Turrentine Middle School PTA, 1710 Edgewood Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
James C. Criscoe Jr.
STAR - James Curtis "J.C." Criscoe Jr., 69, of 226 Pine Place, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Biscoe Cemetery, Biscoe, with the Rev. James Cagle officiating.
Surviving are wife, Grace Wiles Criscoe of the home; daughter, Denise Criscoe of the home; son, Donald Criscoe of Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Emergency Medical Rescue, P.O. Box 634, Star, N.C. 27356.
Robert T. Giles
CANDOR - Robert T. Giles, 71, of U.S. 220 South Alt., died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Candor Town Cemetery, with the Rev. Buck Frye officiating.
He was a native of Clinton, S.C., a U.S. Air Force veteran and a graduate of Brevard College and the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy. He was a registered pharmacist who owned and operated B & B Drug Store in Candor and a former employee with Kerr Drugs in Biscoe. He was a member of Candor Presbyterian Church, attended Sardis United Methodist Church, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Elks Club in Southern Pines.
Surviving are wife, Louise Allen Giles of the home; stepdaughter, Debra Beroth of Winston-Salem; stepson, Steve Burkhead of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, Candor, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Romie Reynolds, 2115 N.C. 731, Candor, N.C. 27229 or to the donor's choice.
Gene L. McLaughlin
SILER CITY - Gene Lyndon McLaughlin, 75, of 1221 W. 11th St., Apt. #28, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Dandy officiating.
He was a native of Chatham County, a retired machinist with Kellwood, of the Baptist faith and a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran.
Surviving are wife, Marion Frances Mann McLaughlin of Siler City; son, Lynn McLaughlin of Laurinburg; daughters, Phyllis M. Craig of Raleigh, Jane M. Hallman of Asheboro; sister, Joan M. Phillips of Siler City; brother, Arthur McLaughlin of Florida; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Bobby R. Yates
ASHEBORO - Bobby Reece Yates, 61, 365 Oakgrove Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at his home.
A private service will be held.
He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired worker from Hoffman Auto Sales and Rental.
Surviving are wife, Janet Hardin Yates; stepdaughter, Sonja Willet of Asheboro; mother, Iola Yates of Asheboro; sisters, Virginia Luther, Iris Lassiter, both of Asheboro, Pam McCoy of Spartanburg, S.C.; one grandson.
Memorials may be made to the N.C. Zoological Society, 4403 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Austin C. Doby
ASHEBORO - Austin Cicero Doby, 76, of 208 Green Tree Court, Asheboro, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery, with Gloria Thorson officiating.
He was a native of Denton, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired worker from Continental Baking Co. and a Ham Radio operator, who operated under the call sign, KF4HBI.
Surviving are wife, Ophelia W. Doby of Asheboro; stepdaughter, Gloria Thorson of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen S. Rayle
SILER CITY - Helen Smith Rayle, 81, of 512 W. Park Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Moses H. Cones Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial will be in Loves Creek Baptist Cemetery.
She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of Gordon H. Rayle Sr. and a retired seamstress.
Surviving are sons, Gordon H. Rayle Jr. of Greensboro; daughter, Cynthia R. Garland of Andrews; sisters, Naomi S. Johnson of Staley, Marie S. Wall of Greensboro; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Chatham Hospital, P.O. Box 649, Siler City, N.C. 27344 or the Chatham County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 542, Siler City, N.C. 27344.
George W. Hardy
VASS - George Woodrow Hardy, 87, of 908 McGill Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Dan Smith and John Stinnett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Ringgold, Va., the widower of Helen Louise Futch Hardy, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a retired forester and farmer.
Surviving are sons, Robert Thomas Hardy of Vass; daughters, Sue H. Flynn of Vass, Anita H. Morgan of Seagrove; sister, Eula Schrader of New York; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The family will be at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 235 N. McPherson Church Road, Suite 210, Fayetteville, N.C. 28303.
Lowell C. Nance
ASHEBORO - Lowell Cicero Nance, 71, of 306 Saunders Drive, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Graveside service with military honors will be 2 p.m. Friday at Randolph Memorial Park, with the Rev. Jonathan Shook officiating.
He was a native of Randolph County, a U.S. Army veteran and a retired worker from Randolph Packing Co. and Nance Military Surplus.
Surviving are wife, Barbara Jarrell Nance; sons, Darrell Nance of Robbins, Frank Nance of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren.
The family will be at the home.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Merle V. Wright
ASHEBORO - Merle VonCannon Wright, 87, of 300 Wesley Court, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Robert Ward, the Rev. J.C. Miles and the Rev. Carlos King officiating. Burial will be in Huldah Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Woodrow Wright and a retired worker from Pinehurst Textiles.
Surviving are son, Olyn Wright of Pawleys Island, S.C.; daughters, Joyce Campbell of Asheboro, Janice Ward of Columbia, S.C.; sister, Mabel Wright of Vanceboro; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 405 Summit Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Hazel L. Rose
ASHEBORO - Hazel Lucas Rose, 91, 5055 U.S. 220 Business South, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Kenneth Lee Green and the Rev. Gyles Saunders officiating. Burial will be in Russells Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of Dossie T. Rose, the former co-owner of Rose Garment and a member of Russells Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Brenda Gail Rose of the home; sister, Edith Lowder of Aberdeen; brother, Emery Lucas of Marston.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Leona L. Shore
ASHEBORO - Leona Eloise Loflin Shore, 74, of 230 E. Presnell St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Asheboro Health and Rehabilitation.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Mark Andrews officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of James R. Shore and a retired textile worker.
Surviving are daughter, Melissa S. McGough of Asheboro; sisters, Helen Loflin Yates of Denton, Nellie L. Hulin of Thomasville; two grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home of Melissa McGough, 1227 Mack Road, Asheboro.
Lela F. Davis
STAR - Lela "Doodle" Freeman Davis, 77, 106 Lela Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, with the Rev. Jack Phillips and the Rev. Clyde Comer officiating. Burial will be in Ether United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ether.
She was a native of Montgomery County and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughter, Lenda Trucks of Star; sons, Thomas Davis, Dossie Davis, Martin Davis, all of Star, Barry Davis of the home; brother, Thomas G. Freeman of Asheboro; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Walton V. Parsons
CANDOR - Walton Vester Parsons, 76, 423 S. Steed St., died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Graveside service with military rites will be 11 a.m. Friday at Candor Cemetery, with Dr. J.B. Gibson and the Rev. Doug Kennedy officiating.
A native of Montgomery County, he was a member of Candor Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, trustee and usher. He was a truck driver for Mohawk Carpet and Candor Hosiery was a U.S. Marines veteran of World War II.
Surviving are wife, Nancy Tyson Parsons of Candor; daughter, Pamela C. Alsap of Carlsbad, N.M.; stepdaughters, Anne Stutts, Mary Hiles, both of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; sisters, Earleen F. Morgan, Catherine F. Parsons, both of Candor, Leland F. Hurley of Greensboro; two grandchildren.
The family will be at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Candor Baptist Church, P.O. Box 614, Candor, N.C. 27229.
Betty A. McLain
CHERAW, S.C. - Betty Ann McLain, 52, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002.
Funeral service will he 3 p.m. Friday at Kiser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
She was a native of Cheraw and a former employee at Burlington/Galey and Lord Industries for over 27 years.
Surviving are mother, Frances DeHart of Asheboro; brothers, Ronald L. Ratliff of Randleman, Swanson DeHart of Asheboro; sisters, Linda A. Bean of Asheboro, Wanda L. Younts of Trinity.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.
Cynthia J. Stafford
ASHEBORO - Cynthia "Pete" Jane Stafford, 79, of 230 E. Presnell St., died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Monongalia County, W.Va.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Friday.