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Arthur W. Wright
ASHEBORO - Arthur William Wright, age 56, of 5619 Lassiter Mill Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Asheboro.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. John Walorth officiating.
Mr. Wright was a native of Owosso, Mich., and employed with PWS Industries in Siler City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell J. and Ruth Thornburg Wright.
He is survived by his brother and his wife, David and Jane Wright of Kalamazoo, Mich.; niece, Kathleen Wright of Traverse City, Mich.; niece and her husband, Emily and Paul Lott of Lansing, Mich.; nephew, Ben Wright of Kalamazoo, Mich.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to charity of donor's choice.
Allen H. Watkins Sr.
GREENSBORO - Allen Harrison Watkins, Sr., 97, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. in Guilford Memorial Park.
Mr. Watkins was a member of West Market Street United Methodist Church. He graduated from Sewanee University and was an aviation enthusiast and a licensed pilot since 1923. He was a member of Sedgefield Country Club and member emeritus of Southern Seniors Golf Association. During his service in World War II, he was the Base Commander of Coastal Patrol Base #16 in Manteo. Mr. Watkins had a long career in the textile industry.
He is survived by his sons, John A. Watkins, Allen H. "Buddy" Watkins Jr., both of the Outer Banks, and David C. Watkins of Atlanta; his grandchildren, Stewart Forsbrand of PonteVidre, Fla., Hunter Watkins of New York and Kitty Watkins Sydnor of Greensboro; two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Margeaux Forsbrand, and his niece, Mary Spencer Ferchaud of Greensboro. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Adams Watkins in 1983.
Visitation will be held in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home, Sedgefield Chapel, Greensboro, following the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the N.C. Humane Society, 4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409.
Eleanor W. McCarthy
ASHEBORO - Eleanor Marjorie Winant McCarthy, 92, of Asheboro, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at her home.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Sherman Waters officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
She was a native of Cortland, N.Y., and was retired from the Social Security Administration. She was of the Methodist faith and had attended Sunset Avenue Church of God. She was the widow of Timothy W. McCarthy.
Surviving are two daughters, one son, 14 grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren.
The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home, Ashe- boro, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Randolph of Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Arthur W. Wright
ASHEBORO - Arthur William Wright, 56, of 5619 Lassiter Mill Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday Dec. 2, 2003, in Asheboro.
Memorial service is 7 p.m. Thursday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. John Walorth officiating.
He was a native of Owosso, Mich. and was employed with PWS Industries in Siler City.
Surviving is brother, David Wright, of Kalamazoo, Mich.
The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Eunice S. Williams
ASHEBORO - Eunice Shaw Williams, 86, of 483 Ridge St., Asheboro, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.
Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating.
She was a native of Mt. Airy and retired from Rampon. She was the widow of George Williams.
Surviving are sister, Olean Berry of Black Mountain; one granddaughter.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 9-10 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Randolph Unity, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Emma W. Brower
FRANKLINVILLE - Emma Williams Brower, 88, formerly of Frank-linville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Mariner Health Care in Asheboro.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Franklinville United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Bob Dowling officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a Stanley County native and retired from Sapona Mfg.
Surviving are son, James Brower of Virginia Beach, Va.; sister, Viola Miller of Asheboro; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Franklinville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 212, Franklinville, N.C. 27248-0212.
Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen T. Harrison
DENTON - Helen Greer Tysinger Harrison, 76, of Huntington Drive, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Thomasville Medical Center.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Taylor's Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Tommy Tysinger and the Rev. Eddie Hill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a Davidson County native and a former employee of Burlington Industries, Klopman Plant.
Surviving are sons, Tom Tysinger, Richard Tysinger and Stewart Tysinger, all of Denton, J.C. Tysinger of Swansboro and Allen Greer of Cleveland, Tenn.; daughters, Jackie Hunt, Jan Surratt and Athena Tolbert, all of Denton; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; halfsister, Louise Michael of Lexington.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home, Den- ton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed-nesday.
Steve Brittain
ASHEBORO - Thomas Steven Brittain, 56, of 970 Tamworth Road, Asheboro, died at his home on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Holder, Rev. Tim Brittain and Dr. J.C. Grose officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Brittain was born in Princeton, N.C., on Sept. 1, 1947, to the late A.C. and Louise Thomas Brittain. He grew up in Raleigh, N.C., was a graduate of Needham Broughton High School and attended North Carolina State University. He was a member of Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh and later became a member of First United Methodist Church in Asheboro where he served on boards and committees, a former Disciple class teacher, and was closely involved in the formation of Christian United Outreach Center. He was the founder and Executive Director of Christian Companions, an organization that provides shut-ins and their caregivers with companionship, encouragement, confidence, support and prayer, as well as being a listener, friend and helping with daily chores. He was also instrumental in developing the volunteers of Christian Companions in their training. He was a very successful businessman, owning and operating All Brand Appliances in Troy, N.Y., along with other businesses and developing commercial and residential real estate. He established the Troy, N.Y., chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and served two terms as president. In 1987, Mr. Brittain retired and moved to Asheboro in order to care for his mother.
Survivors include his daughter, Annette Borchert, and husband Rick, of Asheboro; grandchildren, Rikki Borchert V, Evangeline Borchert; aunt, Vista Bustle, uncle and aunt, Hugh and Winnie Brittain; close relatives, Judy and Farid Wilssa; close companion, Matilda Phillips.
The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, from 7-9 p.m. and other times at his home.
Memorials may be made to Christian Companions, P.O. Box 4505, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Haley A. Wood
Hannah E. Wood
CARTHAGE - Haley Alexandria and Hannah Elizabeth Wood, infant daughters of Danny and Leslie Wood, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, with Pastor Joseph K. Peters officiating.
Surviving, in addition to parents, are sister, Kierstren Wood; grandparents, Ronnie and Elaine Frye of Carthage, Carrie Davis of Aberdeen, Daniel Wood Sr. of Vanceboro, Maine; great-grandparents, D.H. "Rib" and Gladys Frye of Carthage, Earl and Mary Mason of Fayetteville.
Lucy C. Routh
SALISBURY - Lucy Coble Routh, 103, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, with the Rev. Douglas Miller of Grays Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Coble Lutheran Church Cemetery, Julian.
She was a Randolph County native and the widow of husbands, Cecil Clyde Coble and Lester K. Routh.
Surviving are son, Robert "Bob" L. Coble of Salisbury; stepsons, Sylvan Routh of Franklinville, L.K. Routh of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home Friday, 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
Charles R. Blake
GREENVILLE - Charles R. "Dick" Blake, 72, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church, Carthage Road, West End. Burial will be at Harris Family Cemetery, Carthage.
He was a native of Pinehurst, a graduate of East Carolina University and a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was a career Air Force officer, retiring as Colonel in 1975 and a Vietnam veteran. In addition to various operational assignments, he served in the Pentagon on the staff of the Secretary of the Air Force. He also served in the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He received numerous decorations, including the Air Medal and the Legion of Merit. He served as assistant to the Chancellor at East Carolina University and served on the Governor's Commission on Reserve and Military Affairs. After retiring he managed Blake Rental Properties in Onslow County. He was the widower of Nina Blake.
Surviving are sons, Charles R. Blake II of Kinston, Elliott Blake of the home; daughters, Susan Blake of New York City, Christina Blake of Greenville; two grandchildren; brothers, Lt. Col. James L. Blake of Alexandria, Va., and Dr. Gerald W. Blake of Raleigh.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and will be in the fellowship hall at the church following the ceremony.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, Carthage Road, West End, N.C. 27376.
Virginia T. Richardson
SILER CITY - Virginia Dare Thomas Richardson, 75, of 901 Woodland Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at Carolina House of Cary in Cary.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park.
She was a Rockingham County native and a member of the Philathea Sunday School Class, the choir, the Joy in the Morning Club and the Quilting Club at her church. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Geritol Group. She was a 1945 graduate of Burlington High School and retired from the Chatham Hospital Radiology Department. She was the widow of Richard "Tonto" Richardson.
Surviving are sons, Jay Richardson of New Hill, Pat Richardson of Cary and Michael Richardson of Dallas, Texas; brother, Gene Thomas of Burlington; one granddaughter.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. Second Ave., Siler City, N.C. 27344 or to the American Cancer Society Chatham Unit, P.O. Box 41912, Raleigh, N.C. 27629-1912.
Ethel H. Russell
TROY - Ethel Howell Russell, 97, of 1414 N.C. 109 North, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at First Wesleyan Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Douglas W. Beadle and the Rev. Ron Terry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a Montgomery County native and a retired educator, having taught at the Bonlee, Troy and Eldorado schools.
Surviving are daughters, Mary Lou R. Terry of Troy, Susan R. Hooter of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Lucille Jeffries of Raleigh, Hazel Cox of Troy, Minnie Ruth Britt of Biscoe, Georgia Russell of Eldorado; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the church, 6-8 p.m., Friday; other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to WesCare Christian Academy, 1368 N.C. 134 North, Troy, N.C. 27371.
Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, is in charge of arrangements.
Sandy McDonald
MT. GILEAD - Sandy McDonald, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in the Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle.
Funeral service is Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Mountain Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Mt. Gilead, where he was a member, with the Rev. Terry LeGrande officiating. Burial will be in Greenlake Congregational Church Cemetery, Candor.
He was a Montgomery County native.
Surviving are mother, Rosa Lee McDonald of the home; brothers, Rooney McDonald of Randleman, Louia McDonald of Chicago, Ill., and Mike Collins of Mt. Gilead; sister, Roberta McDonald of Mt. Gilead.
Public viewing will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Mt. Gilead.
Dorothy E. Bradley
MT. GILEAD - Dorothy Elizabeth Bradley, 75, of 268 Lewis Road, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Stanly Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday at Floral Garden Memorial Park, with the Rev. Phil Staton officiating.
She was a Moore County native and a retired secretary.
Surviving are daughters, Darlene Cohoe of Raleigh, Wanda Lull of Summerfield, Fla., Rebecca Bowden of Mt. Gilead; sister, Evelyn Hill of Eagle Springs; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Phillips Funeral Home, Star, is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby E. Vanhoy
DENTON - Bobby E. Vanhoy, 66, of Vanhoy Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at his home.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Lexington, where he was a member, with the Rev. Larry Peterson and the Rev. Danny Ingram officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a Davidson County native and a former employee of Burlington Industries.
Surviving are wife, Marian Hill Vanhoy of the home; son, Tommy Dean Vanhoy of Greensboro; daughters, Elizabeth Woods, Sharon Stevenson and Karen Martin, all of Denton; brother, C.J. Vanhoy of Polkton; sisters, Alma McDowell, Peggy Berrier and Jane Vanhoy, all of Denton, and Marie Hill of Badin; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, 6-8 p.m. Friday; other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 101 E. Park Ave., Lexington, N.C. 27292.
Exie C. Lassiter
ASHEBORO - Exie Oleta Cagle Lassiter, 93, formerly of 2511 Old N.C. 49, Asheboro, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at New Union United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lee Roy Hunt and the Rev. Jean Nall officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
A native of Randolph County, Mrs. Lassiter was born April 21, 1910, to the late Matthew and Louella Vuncannon Cagle. She was a homemaker, a member of New Union United Methodist Church and belonged to the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lassiter; her son, Darrell Lassiter; and a grandson, Kris Talbert.
Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn L. Jester and husband, Fred, Linda L. Talbert and husband Jerry, all of Asheboro; sons, Donnie Lassiter and wife Martha of Asheboro, Larry W. Lassiter and wife, Deloris, of Troy; sister, Myrtle Auman of Asheboro; sister-in-law, Ora Cagle of Asheboro; grandchildren, Amy Cagle, Donna Hyder, Wayne Lassiter, Renee Lassiter, Randy Talbert, Shantel Coble, Rhonda Trollinger; nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, from 6-9 p.m. and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Fred Jester, 2771 Stutts Road, Asheboro, N.C.
Memorials may be made to New Union United Methodist Church, Parsonage Fund, 1293 Union Church Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27205.
Grace S. Vestal
ASHEBORO - Grace Strickland Vestal, 67, of 1251 Willow Wood Road, Asheboro, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at her home.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sunday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with Pastor Ed Arroyo officiating. Burial will be in West Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a Randolph County native, a homemaker and formerly employed with Walker Shoe Store for 15 years. She was a member of Central Carolina Community Church.
Surviving are husband J.B. Vestal; daughter, Wanda R. Robbins of Asheboro; sons, Jack B. Vestal Jr. of Coleridge, Jeff Vestal of the home; brother, Gene Strickland of Asheboro; sister, Margie Phillips of Asheboro; three grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or Central Carolina Community Church, P.O. Box 1536, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.
Theodore P. Moore
CLIMAX - Theodore Paul Moore, 46, of 3141 Nance Country Drive, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Monday at Guilford Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Hedgecock officiating.
He was a Guilford County native and of the Baptist faith. He was a self-employed handyman.
Surviving are wife, Jo Anne B. Moore of Climax; sons, Alan Moore of the home, Joshua Adam Brown of Trinity; parents, Catherine P. Moore and Frank Benson Moore, both of Climax; sister, Bonnie Everhart of North Augusta, S.C.; brothers, Ernest Moore and Frank Moore, both of Mebane, Kenneth Moore of Pleasant Garden, John Moore of Climax, Charles Moore of Burlington.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 3-5 p.m. Sunday.
