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Nathan E. Brooks
GOLDSTON - Nathan Earl Brooks, 81, of 38 Ashland Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at SunBridge Care Facilities, Siler City.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Goldston Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. David Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Tyson's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Bear Creek, with military rites.
He was a native of Chatham County, the widower of Annie Laurie Wicker Brooks, a retired shoe shop repairman and a retired employee of Kayser-Roth. He was a church organist, a member of the Men's Sunday School class and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home.
William T. Hicks
STAR - William "Billy" Thomas Hicks, 59, of Wilson Family Care Home, Star, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Star United Methodist Church cemetery.
He was a native of Montgomery County and attended Star United Methodist Church.
The family will be at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of Doreen Goforth, 307 Spring St., Star.
Memorials may be made to William T. Hicks Memorial Headstone Fund, c/o Nancy Threadgill, 1551 N.C. 24/27/109 West, Troy, N.C. 27371.
Robert L. Pittman, III
RANDLEMAN - Robert Lee Pittman III, 16, of Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Randolph Memorial Park.
Surviving are mother, Teresa Thomas of Randleman; father and stepmother, Robert L. and Tammy Pittman of Newnan, Ga.; sister, April Pittman of Chicago, Ill.; stepbrother, Isaac Thomas of Randleman; grandparents, Norman "Buddy" Smith of High Point, Edith Wipky of Randleman, Roy and Barbara Dixon of Archdale.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, 6-8 p.m. Monday.
Cora D. Vernon
LIBERTY - Cora "Trick" Dodson Vernon, 103, of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation, Asheboro, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
She was a native of Stokes County.
Surviving are daughter, Polly Nixon of Franklinville; son, Ray Vernon of Sebastian, Fla.; sister, Fannie Dodson of Liberty; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of the daughter, 4899 Old Liberty Road, Franklinville.
Memorials may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 311 Branson Mill Road, Randleman, N.C. 27317 or Bethany United Methodist Church, Troy Estate Road, Liberty, N.C. 27298.
John W. Gallimore
DENTON - John Wayne Gallimore, 66, of Garner Street, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, with the Rev. Don Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
He was a native of Davidson County, a graduate of Denton High School, a retired employee of Thomasville Furniture Industries and he attended Calvary Gospel Church.
Surviving are wife, Wanda Halbrook Gallimore of the home; sons, Marshall W. Gallimore and Dale Gallimore, both of Denton; daughter, Teresa Fritts of Denton; brothers, Pete Gallimore, Calvin Gallimore and Otto Gallimore, all of Denton, Colon Gallimore and Talton Tase Gallimore, both of Thomasville; two grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson, P.O. Box 1941, Lexington, N.C. 27292.
Evelyn S. Wilson
BENNETT - Evelyn Stokes Wilson, 87, formerly of 1190 Bernard Purvis Road, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Clapp's Nursing Home, Asheboro.
Family graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Stacy Layne officiating.
She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of Thomas C. Wilson and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
Surviving are sisters, Maggie Phillips and Thelma Scott, both of Asheboro.
Visitation will be at Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Kathleen S. Abdo
CARTHAGE - Kathleen Scott Abdo, 70, of 223 Odessa Lane, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Needham's Grove Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. James E. Cockram officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Moore County, a member of the Adult Sunday School class at her church and a retired employee of Mountain View Nursing Center.
Surviving are three children; brother, Walter "Buster" Scott of Seagrove; sisters, Geneva S. Dunlap and Juanita S. Maness, both of Seagrove, Betsy S. Hussey of Robbins, Judy S. Burns of Eagle Springs.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the Scott homeplace, 141 Jugtown Road, Seagrove.
Margaret D. Medlin
RANDLEMAN - Margaret Dalton Medlin, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worthville Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Junior Dawkins officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.
Surviving are daughter, Wanda Pearce of Greensboro; sisters, Annie McDaniel of Randleman, Barbara Cartwright of Roanoke, Va.; brother, Robert Dalton of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, 6-8 p.m. Monday, other times at the home of niece Jeannie McNeill, Randleman.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Stroudie S. Stout
COLERIDGE - Stroudie Scott Stout, 90, of 4077 Deep River Church Road, Ramseur, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deep River Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. James Bouldin and the Rev. Wally Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was native of Randolph County and a retired employee of Enterprise Manufacturing.
Surviving are son, Grier Stout of Coleridge; half sister, Alice Brown of Bennett; half brother, Graham Scott of Asheboro.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Wesley Lineberry
LIBERTY - Wesley Lineberry, 85, of 6834 Kimesville Road, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell County.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ramseur, with the Rev. Steve Johnson and the Rev. Jim Purdy officiating.
He was a native of Guilford County, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a member of Melanchthon Lutheran Church, attended First United Methodist Church in Liberty, and was employed with Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty.
Surviving are wife, Daile Smith Lineberry of the home; daughter, Sandra Greene of Liberty; stepmother, Fern Graves of Greensboro; half sisters, Linda Ravel of Greensboro, Sue Council of McLeansville; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Maude R. Hinkle
DENTON - Maude Russell Hinkle, 97, of Spring Street, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Thomasville Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, with the Rev. J. Harold Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park Cemetery, High Point.
She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of David M. Hinkle and a homemaker.
The family will be at the funeral home 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Betty M. Jordan
CANDOR - Betty Irene McCallum Jordan, 72, of 128 E. Parsons St., died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at her home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Candor Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Mitchell officiating.
She was a native of Moore County, the widow of Nash Jordan, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Star Chapter 111, and retired after 30 years as the co-owner and operator of Nash Jordan Grocery.
Surviving are sisters, Mary Agnes Starry of St. Louis, Mich., Martha Ann Campbell of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; brothers, Fairley McCallum, H.G. McCallum and Ned McCallum, all of Candor.
The family will be at the home 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.
Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, Candor, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Candor United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 456, Candor, N.C. 27229 or to FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.
Ella M. McDonald
CARTHAGE - Ella Mead McDonald, 99, of Dowd Street, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carthage.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. Vernard Dowdy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Moore County and the widow of Green McDonald.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Claire S. Clyburn
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Claire Shealy Clyburn, 79, of Longwood Plantation, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at MUSC Hospital in Charleston.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Julian Ford officiating.
She was a native of Columbia, S.C., the widow of Charles S. Clyburn and a graduate of Orangeburg High School and the Commercial Business School. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Basket Band, the Home Department of the church, the church choir, the United Methodist Women, the Junior League and a volunteer worker at the hospital.
Surviving are daughters, Claire Louise "Cookie" C. Sprouse of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Cindy C. Barwick of Mauldin, S.C.; son; Charles Stephen "Steve" Clyburn Jr. of Menlo Park, Calif.; sister, Faye Shealy Keller of Orangeburg, S.C.; four grandsons.
The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keller, 2111 Broughton St., Orangeburg, and Dukes-Harley Funeral Home, Orangeburg, S.C.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1356 Amelia St., Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 or Habitat for Humanity.
Mike A. Boggs
ASHEBORO - Michael Alan Boggs, 45, of 2031 Holland St., Asheboro, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with Pastor Sam Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Asheboro, a graduate of Appalachian State University, a former instructor at Guilford Technical Community College and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are wife, Araina Cunningham Boggs of the home; daughters, Ami Boggs and Mollie Gray, both of the home; sons, David Boggs and Eric Boggs, both of the home; mother, Betty Boggs of Asheboro; brother, Robert Boggs of Asheboro; sister, Beverly Harvey of Linwood.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of his mother, 505 Scenic Drive, Asheboro.
Rex W. Wall
ASHEBORO - Rex Webster Wall, 73, of 400 Vision Drive, Asheboro, formerly of 857 Honeysuckle Road, Asheboro, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Randolph Hospital.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oaklawn Cemetery, with military honors.
He was a native of Surry County, the widower of Frances Parrish Wall and retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years. He was formerly self-employed in home Improvements and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are sons, Danny R. Wall of Durham, Jimmy M. Wall of Bear Creek; daughters, Kathy Sue Humes and Lorrie Brady, both of Bear Creek; stepsons, Jerry Hill of Thomasville, Mike Hill and Kenneth Hill, both of Asheboro; brothers, W.R. "Roscoe" Wall of Asheboro, Alvin Gray Wall of Greensboro, Nelson Wall of Chapel Hill; sisters, Betty Jean Brewington and Carol Walker, both of Lenoir; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Terry O. Sykes
SOPHIA - Terry Odell Sykes, 53, of 3722 Carole Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Darrell Summey and the Rev. Doug Stevens officiating. Burial will be in West Bend UMC Cemetery, Asheboro.
He was a native of Randolph County and an employee of Hunter Farms in High Point.
Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Michelle Sykes of Archdale; sons, Terry Wayne Sykes of Trinity, Danny Ray Sykes of the home; mother, Natalie Madge Nance of Sophia; sisters, Brenda Varner of Lexington, Linda Jackson of Richfield; three grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Billy Skipper, 4881 Cashatt Road, Trinity.
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Helen Y. Allred
RANDLEMAN - Helen Elizabeth Yow Allred, 70, of 1355 Gene Allred Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jonathan Shook and the Rev. Jim Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Central Falls, a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Randleman.
Surviving are husband, Gene C. Allred of Randleman; sons, James C. Allred, Michael W. Allred and Mark A. Allred, all of Randleman; sister, Isley M. Brower of Asheboro; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home.
Wanda G. Hall
THOMASVILLE - Wanda Gay Hall, 40, of 205 Estees St., died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at her home.
Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Star, with the Rev. Fred Richardson officiating.
She was a native of Montgomery County, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a computer engineer.
Surviving are mother, Betty Owens Hall of Candor; sister, Debbie Cagle of Goldsboro; brothers, Darrell Cagle of Candor, Glenn Cagle of Asheboro; grandmother, Ruby Owens of Candor.
Memorials may be made to Betty Hall, 300 E. Harris Drive, Candor, N.C. 27229.
Kathryn S. Cameron
TROY - Kathryn Safrit Cameron, 81, of 220 Frye St., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital, Troy.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was a native of Cabarrus County, a retired public educator of the Montgomery County Schools and a member of Troy Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are son, Dan Cameron of Efland; daughter, Sally C. Zorick of Tybee, Ga.; one grandson.
Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, N.C. 28202.
Jerome Stanback
TROY - Jerome Stanback, 75, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital, Troy.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Ashley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Rockingham, with the Rev. Valerie Ingram and the Rev. Jimmy Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are wife, Evon Pegues of the home; sons, Terry Pegues of Troy, Steve Bowden of High Point, Calvin McDonald of Rockingham; daughters, Carolyn Pegues, Delores Jackson, Clenelle Covington, Virginia Everette, all of Rockingham, Vancey Legrande of Biscoe; stepdaughters, Johnnie Mae Stanback, Windalane Evans, both of Rockingham, Denise Pegues of Candor; stepsons, Henry Patterson of Rockingham, Charles Pegues and Michael Bowden, both of Candor; 26 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Bostic Funeral Home, Candor, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Alice T. Coley
CARTHAGE - Alice Tyner Coley, 57, of 1464 Lamm's Grove Road, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Summer Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Joseph K. Peters and Pastor Melvin Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Charlie-Grace Memorial Gardens.
She was a native of Moore County and formerly employed in the craft department at Wal-Mart, at Ithica in Robbins and Rite Aid in Carthage,
Surviving are husband, Dwight R. Coley; daughters, Jerrie Irby and Teresa Waller, both of Carthage; sisters, Joyce Mims of Havelock, Sherry Muse of Lakeview, Luanne Omatoe of Bakersville, Calif., Kay Tyner of Carthage; brothers, Billy Tyner of Orlando, Fla., Cecil Tyner of North Wilkesboro, Donald Tyner, Wayne Tyner and Phillip Tyner, all of Carthage; aunt, Lettie Rosser McNeill, by whom the deceased was raised; four grandchildren.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home.
Rev. Donald L. Osborne
RANDLEMAN - The Rev. Donald Lee Osborne, 64, of 1110 Providence Church Road, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Centre Friends Meeting, with the Rev. Max Rees, the Rev. John Porter and the Rev. Rusty Parsons officiating. Graveside service will follow in the Meeting cemetery.
He attended Guilford College and served as a Quaker pastor for 43 years, ministering at Rocky River, Jamestown, Marlboro, Concord, Prosperity, Cane Creek and Centre Friends Meetings. He was an active member of the N.C. Yearly Meeting, had served on the Board of Directors for the Sword of Peace, the N.C. Friends Historical Society, Friends Homes and chaired the N.C. Yearly Meeting Executive Committee, among others. He had chaired the Randolph County Board of Education, served as a member and chair of the Board of Directors for Quaker Lake Camp, and had served two terms on the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the N.C. State Bar.
Surviving are wife, Virginia "Ginger" Bulla Osborne of the home; sons, Jay Lyndon Osborne and Lindley David Osborne, both of Raleigh; sister, Sally O. Cornwell of Asheboro; one granddaughter.
The family will be at Centre Friends Meeting Fellowship Hall, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to GRACE Fund for the Youth at Centre Friends Meeting, 325 E. N.C. 62, Greensboro, N.C. 27406 and/or Quaker Lake Camp Development Fund, P.0. Box 109, Climax, N.C. 27233.
Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Richard P. Hayes
ROBBINS - The Rev. Richard Perkins Hayes, 77, of 230 Pinehurst St. and Pinelake Health & Rehab Center, Carthage, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Robbins, where he was a member, with the Rev. Monty Brown officiating. Burial will be in Bensalem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Eagle Springs, with military honors.
He was a native of Portsmouth, Va., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a graduate of Davis-Elkin College, Elkin, W.Va., and Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. His first ministry was in Glen Alpine. He was a former minister at Elise Presbyterian Church, Robbins, and at First Presbyterian Church, Spring Lake. He was the widower of Sebina Wheeler Hayes.
Surviving are wife, Janie Brown Hayes of Pinelake Health Center, Carthage; son, William "Billy" Hayes of Omaha, Neb.; daughters, Virginia H. Dahl of Bowie, Md., Laura Hayes of Franklin, Tenn., and Karen H. Reece of Robbins; stepsons, Jimmy Dickins of Cameron and Danny Dickins of Sanford; stepdaughter, Patricia Wicker of Tramway; brother, William Hayes of Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 7-9 p.m. Thursday; other times at the Karen Reece home, 230 Pinehurst St., Robbins.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 400, Robbins, N.C. 27325.
Atlas E. Brower
ROBBINS - Atlas E. Brower, 94, of 59 Bailey Way Road, Lillington, formerly of Robbins, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at his home.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at New Zion AME Zion Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Surviving are wife, Elton Brower of Lillington; brothers, George Talmage Brower and Lannie "Mac" Brower, both of Robbins, Roy Brower of Wilson and George Thomas Brower of Asheboro; sister, Cumi Maness of Wilmington, Del., and Nicy Slay of Asheboro.
Person Funeral Home, Robbins, is in charge of arrangements.
John C. King Jr.
TROY - John Carson King Jr. died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, in Florence, S.C.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Troy First Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. James B. Gibson and the Rev. Raleigh Castelloe officiating. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery.
He was a deacon, trustee, Sunday School teacher, moderator and a member of several committees at his church. He was a graduate of Troy High School, Edwards Military Academy and Wake Forest University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former member of the Town of Troy Board of Commissioners and Mayor pro tem. He was a past member of the Troy Lions Club, had served on the Montgomery County Rescue Squad for many years and was also involved in several businesses in the Troy area. His career in the insurance business and president of Montgomery federal Savings and Loan spans 50 years. He was the widower of Miriam Hurley King.
Surviving is sister, Helen King Nance of Florence, S.C.
The family will be at the Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Troy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 442, Troy, N.C. 27371.
Aliene R. Ross
GIBSONVILLE - Aliene R. Ross, 75, of 203 Sedalia Road, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Moncure. Burial will be in Moncure Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Guilford County.
Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth E. Saunders of Gibsonville; son, Bari P. Ellington of Chico, Texas; sister, Louise Blackwood of Melbourne, Fla.; brother, Martin Hamilton Ross Jr. of Raleigh; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Jim D. Sanderford
NEW HILL - Jim Dee Sanderford, 83, of 5815 Old U.S. 1, died September 2003 at his home.
Private graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Sanderford Family Cemetery, Clayton, with the Rev. Mack Fowler officiating.
He was a native of Johnston County.
Surviving is brother, L.A. Sanderford of Clayton.
Smith Funeral Home, Moncure, is in charge of arrangements.
Wade B. Hampton
ELKIN - Wade Bryant Hampton, 85, of CC Camp Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at Elkin Healthcare.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Jonah Parker and the Rev. Wesley Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Surry County and secretary/treasurer of the Adult Men's Sunday School class at his church. He was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a former member of the Board of Education for Elkin City Schools.
Surviving are wife, Dovie Coe Hampton of the home; sons, Benny Hampton, Dwayne Hampton and Terry Hampton, all of Elkin; brother, Eugene Hampton of Elkin; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Hodges Funeral Home, Elkin, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 633 Friendship Baptist Church, Elkin, N.C. 28621.
Miriam O. Cook
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Miriam Owens Cook, 70, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at her home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home, Orangeburg, S.C., with Dr. Terry Peele officiating.
She was a native of Orangeburg and attended Winthrop College. She was a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina School of Nursing and a retired Registered Nurse from The Regional Medical Center. She was a former director of the Orangeburg School of Nursing and former Director of Nursing of Jolley Acres Nursing Home. She was a past Regent of the Moultrie Chapter D.A.R. and served as Past State Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Registrar and Chairman of Genealogical records. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are husband, James Ray Cook of the home; sons, James Ray Cook Jr. of Charlotte and William Riley Cook of Orangeburg; daughter, Lori Clark of Asheboro; mother, Mary Nell L. Owens of Orangeburg, S.C.; brother, Robert S. Owens Jr. of Cross Hill, S.C.; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home, Orangeburg, S.C., 6-8 p.m. Wednesday; other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 2352, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116.
Jack Pugh Jr.
ASHEBORO - Jesse Thomas "Jack" Pugh Jr., 81, of 330 W. Presnell St., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, in Little River, S.C.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where he was a member, with Dr. Everett Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
He was a native of Asheboro and past president and owner of Pugh Funeral Homes. He served on the City of Asheboro Planning Board, Randolph County Aging Services Planning Committee, Randolph County Senior Adult Association Board and the NC Senior Citizens Association Board. He served two terms in the North Carolina General Assembly as a representative for Randolph County, and as the representative for Randolph County in the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature. He was a member and former president of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, where he received an honorary lifetime membership, a member and past president of the Asheboro Kiwanis Club, a recipient of their Legion of Honor award, a thirty-second degree Mason and Shriner and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth P. Jones of High Point; sons, Tom Pugh of Ruffin, Mac Pugh and Ed Pugh, both of Asheboro; sisters, Josephine P. Woestendiek of Winston-Salem, Edna Faye P. Cobb of Raleigh; four grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 505 Mountain Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Randolph/ Asheboro YMCA, 343 N.C. 42 N., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Rona S. Fields
CLIMAX - Rona Sheron Fields, 90, of 7157 Charnel Lane, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Ronald Doub, the Rev. Charles Rowland and the Rev. Linda Greene officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Millboro, the widow of Kenneth Fields, a former employee at Pleasant Garden Drug, Blue Bell Inc. and Lane's Laundry. She was a sitter with the elderly, a member of the Sunshine Class at her church and she attended Burnetts Chapel Senior Community Center.
Surviving are daughters, Jeanette Fields and Frances Fields, both of the home; son, Frank Fields of Climax; sister, Annie Greene of Greensboro; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 56, Climax, N.C. 27233 or Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
