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Randolph County, North Carolina Obituary Collection

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Ollie S. Kotoris
SILER CITY - Ollie Mae Stevens Kotoris, 81, of 2615 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at Sunrise Care Facilities, Siler City.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Roy Helms officiating.

She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of Michael Kotoris, a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Golden Ages Sunday School class and was retired from Collins & Aikman.

Surviving are sons, Michael W. Kotoris, Stephen M. Kotoris, both of Siler City; brother, Roland Stevens of Siler City; sisters, Doris S. Brower, Jean S. Beal, both of Siler City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home of Michael W. Kotoris, 2683 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City.

Virginia D. Moser
GREENSBORO - Virginia Dezern Moser, 79, of Wesley Long Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the center.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hanes-Lineberry, Sedgefield Chapel, Greensboro. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park.

She was retired from AT&T in 1976 and was a member of the AT&T Young at Heart Club.

Surviving are son, William R. "Bill" Moser Jr.; brothers, Ray Dezern, Calvin Dezern, both of Asheboro, Jerry Dezern of Hampton, Va.; two granddaughters; one great-grandson.

The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Helen C. Russell
THOMASVILLE - Helen Overcash Russell, 79, of Piedmont Retirement Center, formerly of 133 Pleasant Grove Church Road, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at the nursing center.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Rich Fork Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. J. Byron Barker officiating. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park Cemetery, High Point.

She was a native of Mooresville, the widow of William Earl Russell, with whom she was co-owner and operator of Big R Food Stores and a retired employee with Efird's Department Store in Thomasville. She was a member of the Ladies Bible Class at Rich Fork Baptist Church and a former member of Hasty Baptist Church, where she served as a former Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are daughter, Patty Speight of Trinity; sons, Michael Russell, J. Robin Russell, both of Thomasville; sister, Nita Scaglione of Decatur, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

The family will be at J.C. Green & Son Funeral Home, Thomasville, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old N.C. 29, Thomasville, N.C. 27360 or to the Activities Fund of Piedmont Retirement Center, 100 Hedrick Drive, Thomasville, N.C. 27360.

Claude B. Schoonover Jr.
DENTON - Claude Burton Schoonover Jr., 68, of 1790 Lick Creek Church Road, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Clear Springs United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sandy Young and Hervey Yates officiating.

He was a native of York, Ind., a farmer, worked in trucking, was of the Methodist faith and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are wife, Joyce Eloise Borton Schoonover of the home; sons, Michael Alan Schoonover, Mark Randall Schoonover, Kent James Schoonover, all of Denton; daughter, Kristine Ann Sanders of Greenwood, Ark.; brother, Larry Schoonover of Garrett, Ind.; sisters, Madaline Freese of Bryan, Ohio, Margaret Everetts, Sharon Blalock, both of Edgerton, Ohio, Sue Walter of Hamilton, Ind.; four grandchildren.

Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, c/o Teresa Coble, 239 Homestead Drive, Lexington, N.C. 27292.

Thurman F. McPherson
BENNETT - Thurman Franklin McPherson, 85, of 8484 Curtis Powers Road, and formerly of Inman, S.C., died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at Asheboro Care & Rehabilitation.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Graceland Cemetery in Greenville, S.C., with the Rev. John Moore officiating.

He was a native of Jackson, Ga., a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a member of Welford Baptist Church, Inman, S.C., and a retired service station operator.

Surviving are daughter, Jean Powers of Bennett; sister, Inez Crowder of Laurens, S.C.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation.

Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, is in charge of the arrangements.

Alma L. Auman
Alma Luther Auman, 77, of 1404 Burney Road, Asheboro, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Sunrise Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. J. Harold Hammond and the Rev. Brad Thie officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County, retired from Long Beach Police Department and B.B. Walker Shoe Co. and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

Surviving are husband, Grady Auman; sons, Grady Auman Jr., Johnny Auman, both of Asheboro; daughters, Jo Ann McBride of Star, Joyce Paffe, Janet Tyler, both of Asheboro, Rebecca Casanova of Wilmington; brother, Howard Luther of Asheboro; sisters, Farie Fore, Esther Gatlin, both of Asheboro; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 4215 New Hope Church Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203 or Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Duke University Medical Center, P.O. Box 3600, Durham, N.C. 27710.

Alma B. Jarrett
FRANKLINVILLE - Alma Brady Jarrett, 90, of 1066 Butlers Chapel Church Road, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry Stines and the Rev. Tom Hill officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.

Surviving are sons, Billy Jarrett, Teddy Ray Jarrett, both of Franklinville; daughters, Audrey Trogdon of Franklinville, Diane Woodell of Asheboro; sisters, Katie Johnson, Helen Laughlin, both of Randleman, Claudina Hunter, Ruth Ingold, Marjorie Karcher, all of Asheboro, Leona Brown of Stanley; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Friday, other times at the home of Audrey Trogdon, 1108 Butlers Chapel Road, Franklinville.

Clyde T. Price
SILER CITY - Clyde Thomas Price, 68, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Fulton, Calif.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Gees Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. Billy Siler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Chatham County, served in the Korean conflict and was a graduate of Chatham County Training School.

Surviving are wife, Dorcas Ann Price; daughters, Dianne Price, Paulette Price-Weaver, Ava Reed; sons, Andre Price, Clyde Price Jr., Bobby McRenolds; sister, Mary Lois Chalmers of Pittsboro; brothers, Isiah Price, John Paul Price, Parker Price, all of Siler City, Obie Price of Compton, Calif.; 10 grandchildren.

The family will be at the church 2:30-3 p.m. Saturday.

Farrar Funeral Service, Siler City, is in charge of the arrangements.

Swanson A. DeHart Sr.
Swanson Allen DeHart Sr., 61, of 3110 Lions Rest Road, Asheboro, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Lee Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Guilford County, a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Surviving are wife, Frances McLain DeHart; sons, Swanson DeHart Jr. of the home, Brandon DeHart of Denton and Ronald Ratliff of Randleman; daughters, Betty McLain of Florence, S.C., Linda Beane of Asheboro, and Wanda Younts of Trinity; brothers, Roger DeHart, Jimmy DeHart and Charles DeHart, all of Asheboro; sisters, Linda Bowman, Frances Kidd, Betty Hill and Barbara Baker, all of Asheboro; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.

Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro is in charge of arrangements.

Marie W. Barbre
FRANKLINVILLE - Marie Whitmire Barbre, 90, of 639 Depot St. Ext., died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Randolph Hospital.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Loflin Funeral Home Ramseur Chapel with the Rev. John Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Pickens County, S.C., a member and former Sunday School teacher of Cool Springs Baptist Church and retired from Columbia Mills.

Surviving are sons, Billy F. Barbre and E.L. "Ted" Barbre, both of Liberty; daughters, Mary Ann B. Routh of Griffin, Ga., and Clarine B. Mejia of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday and other times at the home of Ted Barbre, 3654 N.C. 49 S., Liberty.

Louree Comer
WEST END - Louree Bailey Comer, 66, of 141 Poole Road, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at her home.

Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Eagle Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Burns officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County and the widow of Reece Comer.

Surviving are sons, Dossa Comer of Jacksonville and Alan Comer of Eagle Springs; three grandchildren.

The family will be at the residence of Alan Comer.

Memorials may be made to East Montgomery High School Athletic Programs.

Briggs-Candor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bertene S. Dixon
SILER CITY - Bertene Stout Dixon, 75, of 101 E. College St., died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Chatham Hospital Inc.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Siler City, where she was a member, with the Rev. Brian Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park.

She was a native of Chatham County, a member of the Esther Sunday School Class and the Peacock Mission Group at her church and the widow of Dewey Dixon.

Surviving are sons, Warren Dixon of Liberty and Kerry Dixon of Julian; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, N.C. 27344.

Bobby Luther Sr.
SEAGROVE - Bobby Gene Luther Sr., 50, of 7036 Erect Road, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Crossroads Baptist Church in Robbins with the Rev. Michael Holyfield officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County and the owner and operator of Luther's Sawmill and Bobby Luther Guns and Ammo.

Surviving are wife, Ruth Ann Luther of the home; daughters, Victoria Luther of Coleridge and Panzie Smith and Tanya Cockman, both of Seagrove; sons, Billy Luther and Bobby Luther Jr., both of Seagrove; mother, Swanie Luther of Star; sister, Brenda Luther of Winchester, Va.; seven grandchildren.

The family will be at Ridge Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Sunday and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1506, Robbins, N.C. 27325.

Charles M. McCaslin
CONCORD - Charles M. McCaslin, 88, of 88 Paddington Court, formerly of Troy, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at Lutheran Nursing Homes Inc. in Albemarle.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maiden City Cemetery.

He was a native of Catawba County, a retired furniture industry supervisor and of the Lutheran Faith.

Surviving is a son, Charles W. McCaslin of Concord.

The family will be at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord 7-9 p.m. Monday and other times at the residence.

J. Ray Motsinger
WEST END - J. Ray Motsinger, 73, of West End Lane, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at his home.

Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Monday at West End United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Dietrich and Rev. Robert Ray officiating. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired supervisor from Stanley Furniture Company in West End.

Surviving are wife, Helen Foster Motsinger; daughters, Diane Fry of Oakfield, N.Y., and Ava Puckett of West End; son, Charles R. Motsinger of Seven Lakes; sisters, Mildred Atkins and Violet Bullard, both of Sanford; brothers, Fuller T. Motsinger of Southern Pines, Ralph Eugene Motsinger of Athens, Ga., Wade Motsinger of Pinehurst and Spencer Motsinger of Jacksonville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Fry-Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Dale Reynolds
CLIMAX - Dale Reynolds, 64, of 6327 Company Mill Road, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Chapel, where he was a member, with the Rev. Aaron Moss officiating.

He was a native of Randolph County and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Surviving are wife, Etta "Jean" Scott Reynolds of the home; son, Mark Dale Reynolds of Climax; brothers, Howard Reynolds of Julian and Leon Reynolds of Climax; three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 5601 Liberty Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27406.

Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty is in charge of arrangements.

J. Robert Ritter
RAMSEUR - John Robert Ritter, 82, of 3385 Tommy Cox Road, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur.

Jesse W. Tyson
GREENSBORO - Jesse Williams Tyson, of 6100 W. Friendly Ave., died Friday, March 5, 1999, at his residence.

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Westminster Gardens Cemetery.

He was a native of Willowa, Ore., a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a pharmacist formerly employed with the Greene Street Drug Co. and the Guilford College Drug Co., a former president of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association and the widower of Donza Beane Tyson.

Surviving are daughters, Sister Elizabeth Tyson of Greensboro, Marti Tyson Mastbrook of Marietta, Ga., and Ann Tyson Kremer of Raleigh; son, Thomas Tyson of Round Rock, Texas; sisters, Fannie Tyson and Margaret Tyson Jones, both of Asheboro; brother, Eugene Tyson of Asheboro; two grandchildren.

The family will be at Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to Barium Springs Home for Children, P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs, N.C. 28010-9989.

Mandy E. Welch
ROBBINS - Mandy Erie Welch, 73, of 272 Etta Lane, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at N.C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. John Williamson, Rev. Edwin Moore and Rev. Tim Strider officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County and a homemaker.

Surviving are son, Wayne Welch of Bennett; sisters, Thelma Davis, Pauline Frye and Dorothy Kennedy, all of Robbins; brothers, Robert Welch of Bennett, Billy Welch of Coleridge, Worthy Welch of Seagrove and Eli Junior Welch of Robbins; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

The family will be at Joyce-Brady Funeral Home in Bennett 6-8 p.m. and other times at the residence of Wayne Welch, 530 N. Lee Street, Bennett.

J. Robert Ritter
RAMSEUR - John Robert Ritter, 82, of 3385 Tommy Cox Road, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch Christian Church, with the Rev. Gerald Ward officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a retired farmer, attended Antioch Christian Church and was a charter member of the Coleridge Fire Department.

Surviving are sons, James Ritter, Levis Ritter, both of Ramseur; daughters, Hazel Britt, Vertle Ritter, Gladys Cockman, all of Ramseur, Tessie Garner of Bennett, Lessie Maness of Bear Creek; brothers, Lexie Ritter of Lillington, Henry Ritter of Seagrove; sister, Lucy Needham of Seagrove; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.

Rev. Ralph Presnell
RAMSEUR - Rev. Ralph Presnell, 68, of Ramseur, formerly of Watauga County, died Friday, March 5, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Funeral service was 8 p.m. Sunday at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, Boone, with the Rev. Bill Warren, the Rev. Edd Warren and the Rev. Zane Tester officiating. A graveside service was 10 a.m. Monday at Danner Cemetery.

He was a native of Watauga County, a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Franklinville and a retired mine employee as a heavy equipment operator.

Surviving are wife, Pauline Rominger Presnell of the home; sons, Jimmy Presnell of Franklinville, Kenneth Presnell, Barry Presnell, both of Siler City, Jerry Presnell of Denton, Ray Presnell of Asheboro, Michael Presnell of Seagrove; daughters, Linda Barnes, Connie Joyce, both of Franklinville, Kay Stanley of Ramseur, Joyce Presnell of Asheboro; brothers, John Dillard Presnell of Sugar Grove, Tom Willard Presnell, Gary Presnell, both of Newton; sisters, Buna Beam of St. Louis, Mo., Reba Presnell of Boone, Carolyn Townsend of Hudson; 36 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

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