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Rev. Allen R. Thompson
Rev. Allen Ray Thompson, 83, of 414 Skycrest Country Road, Asheboro, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Lee Lautenschleger, the Rev. Nick White and the Rev. Sidney Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
He was a native of Lexington and was the pastor of Gospel Missionary Baptist Church for 40 years.
Surviving are wife, Ila Haddock Thompson; daughter, Lee Lautenschleger of Asheboro; son, Hatlie Ray Thompson of Denton; sister, Pearl Presnell of Asheboro; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Prayer Tower for Jesus, c/o Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 420 Skycrest Country Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Brenda S. Parrish
TRINITY - Brenda Sue Parrish, 45, of 386 Bescher Chapel Road, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.
There will be a private memorial service.
She was a native of Davidson County, a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church and was retired from Sears.
Surviving are sister, Linda Parrish of Sophia; brothers, Jerry Parrish of Thomasville, Randy Parrish of Trinity.
Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009.
Jack W. Powers
RAMSEUR - Jack Wesley Powers, 55, of 951 Coleridge Road, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur.
Otto P. Garner
STALEY - Otto "O.T." Preston Garner, 71, of 2649 Olivers Chapel Church Road, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at Chatham Hospital.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Margret Chapel Church, Staley.
Farrar Funeral Home, Siler City, is in charge of the arrangements.
Harvey W. Smith
PLEASANT GARDEN - Harvey W. Smith of 905 N.C. 62 East, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Evergreen Nursing Home, Greensboro.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kimes Funeral Service, Liberty.
Marjorie E. Van Hoose
SILER CITY - Marjorie Ellen Egbert Van Hoose, 68, of 1106 Summit Drive, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at her home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Lucasville, Ohio. Burial will be in Lucasville Cemetery.
She was a native of Lucasville, Ohio, a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church, Canton, Ohio.
Surviving are husband, Jack Van Hoose; daughters, Jane Hearing, Teresa Woolard, both of Siler City; sons, Jeffrey Van Hoose of Portage, Mich., Gregory Van Hoose of Asheboro; sisters, Ruth Gray of Aurora, Colo., Mary Williamson, Dorothy Egbert, both of Fairborn, Ohio, Jennibel Miller of Vandalia, Ohio; eight grandchildren.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chatham, P.O. Box 1077, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
Aaron J. Shaw
DENTON - Aaron Junior Shaw, 71, of 19696 N.C. 8, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at his home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Denton Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Charles Moses and the Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Summerville Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a member of High Rock Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Dixie Furniture, Asheboro.
Surviving are wife, Opal Bean Shaw of the home; son, Dink Shaw of Denton; brother, Austin Shaw of Asheboro; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Davidson County Cancer Services, 1210-H Colony Court, Lexington, N.C. 27292.
Harold L. Van Derveer Sr.
BISCOE - Harold L. Van Derveer Sr., 78, of 3113 W. Main St., died Friday, April 3, 1998, at U.N.C. Hospitals.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with Dr. Eddie W. McPeters and the Rev. Jerry W. Cribb officiating. Burial will be in Biscoe Cemetery with military graveside rites.
He was a native of Montgomery County, owner of Van Derveer's Gas Company, Inc., was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, where he received the purple heart and was a retired volunteer fireman.
Surviving are wife, Julia Lamonds Van Derveer of the home; daughters, Judy V. Lamonds of Biscoe, Ann V. Cranford of Troy, Cathy V. Charpentier of Biscoe; son, Harold L. Van Derveer, Jr. of Star; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Phillips Funeral Home, Star, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Harold Van Derveer, Sr. Endowment, N.C. Community Foundation, 333 Fayetteville St. Mall, Suite 1410, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
Treva P. Maness
Treva Presnell Maness, 78, of 3685 Shady Knoll Drive, Asheboro, died Sunday, April 5, 1998, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur.
Martha C. York
Martha Alma Chrisco York, 84, of Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro, died Monday, April 6, 1998, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
Dorothy M. Sency
Dorothy Mary Sency, 77, of 517 Dellwood Ave., Asheboro, died Sunday, April 5, 1998, at her home.
Funeral service will be held in Broomall, Pa.
She was a native of Treskow, Pa.
Surviving are daughters, Anita Lewis of Asheboro, Connie Minnich of Newtown Square, Pa.; sister, Mary P. Todaro of Easton, Pa.; four grandchildren.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Hurley C. Bowers
CEDAR FALLS - Hurley Columbus Bowers, 86, of 3756 Old Cedar Falls Road, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at his home.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Clearview Baptist Church, where he was a charter member, with the Rev. Ronald Hester officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Stanly County, retired from Jordan Spinning and a trustee and past chairman of the cemetery committee.
Surviving are wife, Louise Nance Bowers of the home; sons. Henry E. Bowers of Cedar Falls, H. Alex Bowers of Rocky Mount; stepdaughter, Ruby N. Maness of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Clearview Baptist Church, 2721 Cedar Falls Road, Franklinville, N.C. 27248.
Jack W. Powers
RAMSEUR - Jack Wesley Powers, 55, of 951 Coleridge Road, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, with the Rev. Tom Hill officiating. Burial will be in Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County and employed with Collier Keyworth, Liberty.
Surviving are wife, Merita Shupe Powers of the home; son, Jerry Allen Powers of Rural Retreat, Va.; daughter, Teresa P. Allred of Asheboro; sisters, Josephine P. Cockman of Ramseur, Kay P. Wall of High Point; father, Randall Powers of Asheboro; half brothers, Tommy Powers of Franklinville, Randall Powers, Davie Powers, both of Lexington, Eli Powers of Coleridge, Jeff Powers of Asheboro; half sister, Cindy P. Hayes of High Falls; six grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Monday, other times at the home of the daughter, 4417 N.C. 42 South.
Alton L. Goldston
RAMSEUR - Alton Lee Goldston, 63, of 4751 Muntingwood St., died Friday, April 3, 1998, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Lawrence Gilmore officiating. Burial will be in Oakland-McCrary Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County and owner of Goldston T.V. Sales & Service.
Surviving are daughter, Kimberly Sue Goldston of Raleigh; brother, Clyde Goldston of Ramseur; sisters, Ruth Woods, Tresa Cheek, Bettye Matthews, all of Ramseur.
The family will be at the church noon-2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.
C.C. Hodges Funeral Service, Asheboro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Harvey W. Smith
PLEASANT GARDEN - Harvey W. Smith of 905 N.C. 62 East, died Friday, April 3, 1998, at Evergreen Nursing Home, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Baptist Church, Climax. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are wife, Louise Smith of the home; son, Keith Smith of Greensboro; daughter, Mamie S. Alston of Pleasant Garden; brothers, Amos Smith of Harrisburg, Pa., Hurley Smith of Greensboro; sisters, Coynette Smith of Liberty, Lola Moore of Greensboro; three grandchildren.
The family will be at the church 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday.
Kimes Funeral Service, Liberty, is in charge of the arrangements.
Yvonne L. Williams
ROBBINS - Yvonne Lee Williams, 57, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bennett Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Jerry Vuncannon officiating.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home on Elm Street.
Gilbert L. Dunn
CANDOR - Gilbert Lee Dunn, 73, of 544 Bruton Drive, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at his home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of West End, with the Rev. Sherrell Dunn, the Rev. David Peitz and the Rev. Stephen Burrow officiating. Burial will be in West End Cemetery.
He was a native of Moore County, a retired farmer and a member of Exway Baptist Church.
Surviving are wife, Mable Cooke Dunn of the home; sons, Jimmy Dunn of Candor, Melvin Leon Dunn, David Dunn, both of Troy; brothers, Glenn Dunn of Southern Pines, Bobby Dunn of West End; sister, Ruby Thompson of Pinehurst; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, Candor, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Montgomery County, 404 N. Main St., Troy, N.C. 27371.
Glennie M. Saunders
WEST END - Glennie Muse Saunders, 68, of 3648 N.C. 73, died Sunday, April 5, 1998, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, Candor.
Gary F. Carlyle
CARTHAGE - Gary Franklin Carlyle, 52, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at Camden, S.C.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fry-Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, with the Rev. Jimmie Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Cross Hill Cemetery.
He was a native of Moore County and was employed with H.L. Webb Trucking Company, Rockingham.
Surviving are wife, Oma Leigh Carlyle; daughters, Dawn Bailey, Stephanie Deese, both of Ruby, S.C., Tori Carlyle of Chesterfield, S.C.; stepdaughters, Andrea Reynolds of Carthage, Melissa Butler of Sanford, Shannon Cole of Cameron; stepson, Jamie Davis of Carthage; mother and stepfather, Virginia and Glen Sessoms of Aberdeen; 11 grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
Joann Johnson
SOUTHERN PINES - Joann Johnson, 51, of 420 Rothney Road, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at her home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Lee officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Fry-Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, is in charge of the arrangements.
David E. Hamilton
David Earl Hamilton, 58, of 255 Back Creek Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at Duke Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Joseph Hamilton and the Rev. Ray Lambe officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a member of Faith Temple Baptist Church and attended Back Creek Friends Meeting. He was a member and former president of Gideons International, the manager and employed with American General Finance for over 25 years, treasurer of the Randolph County Republican Party and board member of Westside Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Asheboro High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Surviving are wife, Jean Hemric Hamilton of the home; daughters, Connie Harris of Troy, Annette Taylor of Whitsett, Terri Stackhouse of North Wilkesboro; stepson, David Lee Hogan of High Point; parents, Earl and Ila Bunting Hamilton of Asheboro; sisters, Norma Lewallen of Asheboro, Martha Pointevent of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; brothers, Jerry Hamilton of McLeansville, Stephen Hamilton of Kernersville, Rev. Joseph Hamilton of Martinsville, Va., Darrell Hamilton, Harrell Hamilton, both of Asheboro; seven grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 6-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the home of the parents, 509 N. Church St., Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Gideon Int., P.O. Box 732, Asheboro, N.C. 27203; Duke University Medical Center, c/o Dr. Jennifer Garst, Box 3198, Durham, N.C. 27710; Humane Society of Randolph County, 902 Straight St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203; or the donor's choice of charity.
Bill Strider
William Dennis "Bill" Strider, 81, of 2788 Spoons Chapel Road, Asheboro, died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Charles Spivey and the Rev. Dwight Ayers officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Randolph County and retired from Union Carbide.
Surviving are wife, Vivian K. Strider; sons, Rev. Timmy Strider of Bennett, Billy Strider, Ronnie Strider, Darrell Strider, all of Asheboro; daughters, Phyllis Garner, Jean Smith, both of Asheboro; sisters, Flossie Ruppe of Danville, Va., Gladys Hodge of Randleman; brothers, Oscar "Buck" Strider, Charles "Dickey" Strider, both of Rockingham, Paul Strider of Cedar Falls; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
John K. Pierce
John Kindley Pierce, 83, of 224 Crestview St., Asheboro, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at his daughter's home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
