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Randolph County, North Carolina Obituary Collection

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Charles R. Saunders
ASHEBORO - Charles Roland Saunders, 72, 3286 U.S. 220 Business South, Asheboro, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro with the Rev. James Hal Varner officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County and retired from Stedman Corp.

Surviving are daughter, Annette Owens of Asheboro; son, Donnie Saunders of Greensboro; mother, Lula Saunders of Asheboro; sisters, Martha Varner of Welcome, Jean Teague of Asheboro; brother, Jimmy Saunders of Asheboro, Ronnie Saunders of Troy; four grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the daughter's home, 1678 Giles Chapel Road, Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Joseph H. Johnson Jr.
RAMSEUR - Joseph Howard Johnson Jr., 74, of 937 Brooklyn Ave. Extension, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Loflin Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Derstine officiating. Burial will be at the Harmony Baptist Church cemetery.

He was an Alamance County native, a painter and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are wife, Mary Richardson Johnson of the home; sons, Jerry B. Johnson of King, Joel F. Johnson of Winston-Salem; daughter, Linda J. Fulk of Winston-Salem; stepdaughter, Darlene Kloeker of Williamston; stepsons, Kenneth Moran of the home, Jerry Moran of Franklinville, Charles Moran Jr. of Cedar Falls, Keith Moran of Ramseur; brothers, Jerry "Buck" Johnson, Wesley Johnson, both of Burlington; sisters, Mildred J. Wall, Joan J. Tate, Vickie J. Brinkley, all of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the residence.

Richard A. Vestal
SOPHIA - Richard Anthony "Rocky" Vestal, 38, 2292 Old Country Farm Road, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at his home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, with Mike Macmahan officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

He was employed with Ace/Avant, Archdale.

Surviving are wife, Dee Dee Vestal of Randleman; daughter, Sherry Lynn Vestal of Sophia; son, Richard Anthony Vestal Jr. of Jamestown; parents, Junior and Mary Graham Vestal of Sophia; brothers, William Scott Vestal of Thomasville, Marcus Bradford Vestal of Randleman.

The family will be at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Monday, other times at the parents' home, 4601 Allen Drive, Sophia.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 515, Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, N.C.

Conie A. Lawson
BENNETT - Conie Albright Lawson, 94, 5125 Lambeth Mill Road, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at Asheboro Health of Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce McLanahan and the Rev. Fred Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County and a homemaker.

Surviving are sons, Wayne Lawson, Gayle Lawson, both of Ramseur; daughters, Marie Cain, Stacey Curtis, both of Ramseur, Dale Dubendorf of Bennett; brother, Clayton Albright of Ramseur; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of Stacey Curtis, 2485 Mill Creek Road, Ramseur.

Coy Leonard
LEXINGTON - Arvil Coy Leonard, 89, formerly of Rowe Road, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Centerclair Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Nathan Snider officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Davidson County, the widower of Vallie Briggs Leonard and retired from Burlington Furniture, Philpott Plant.

Surviving are son, Briggs Leonard of Lexington; one grandson; two great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the church following the service.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 943 N.C. 150, Lexington, N.C. 27293.

Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Lona W. Phillips
CARY - Lona Worley Phillips, 90, of 104 W. Gerrell Court, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at her home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Bear Creek, where she was a member, with the Rev. Darrell Garner and the Rev. Thomas Vaughan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Altavista, Va., the widow of Charles Leonard Phillips and a homemaker.

Surviving are daughter, Dale P. Williams of Cary; son, Charles Donnie Phillips of Summerville, S.C.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

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

Memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 17121 N.C. 902, Bear Creek, N.C. 27207.

James E. Ray
HILLSVILLE, Va. - James Edwin Ray, 88, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at his home.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville, Va., with the Rev. Ramon Torres and Pastor Robert L. Alderman officiating. Burial will be at Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery.

He was a native of Stella, Va., an automobile dealer, a real estate developer and affiliated with the Masons, Shriners and Lions Club.

Surviving are wife, Eura McGrady Ray of Hillsville; sons, Charles Ray of Roanoke, Va., Gordon Ray of Seagrove; daughter, Judy Ray Alderman of Galax, Va.;; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchidren.

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

Memorials may be made to Carroll County Food Pantry, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 356, Hillsville, Va. 24343.

Joseph R. Hogan
ASHEBORO - Joseph Rittenhouse "Joe" Hogan, 72, of 2168 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 11, 2002.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. William Leist officiating.

He was a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge in Salisbury, an officer in the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of First Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, and a retired chemical engineer in the industrial rubber industry.

Surviving are Dolores Marie Semon Hogan of the home; daughters, Susan Marie Fraley of Cleveland, Deborah Dolores Rogers of Hickory; four grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home following the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Piano Fund, 420 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Gary N. Craven
ASHEBORO - Gary Norman Craven, 53, of 1438 Ben Lambeth Road, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Avenue Church of God, where he was a member, with Pastor Boyd Byerly and Pastor Wayne Eller officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

He was a native of Randolph County, a member of the Randolph Electrical Contractors Association and employed as branch manager of Hunt Electric Supply Inc.

Surviving are wife, Joy Craven; daughters, Stephanie Craven, Ashley Craven, both of the home; mother, Nonevieve Craven of Asheboro; brother, Glenn Craven of Asheboro.

The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6:30-9 Monday, other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Church of God, 900 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Elmer E. Yow
ASHEBORO - Elmer Elsie Yow, of 804 Salem Court, Asheboro, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Randolph Hospital

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Avenue Church of God with Pastor Boyd Byerly and Pastor Wayne Eller officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park with military honors

He was a native of Randolph County, served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he was awarded a Bronze Star and formerly employed with Vernon Poole Oil Co.

Surviving are wife, Geraldine Yow of Asheboro; son, Leon Yow of Asheboro; daughters, Louise Walker of Greensboro, Brenda Maness of Star, Diane Causey of Randleman; stepson, GSgt. Derrick Nixon of Fredricksburg, Va.; stepdaughters, Dr. Michelle Grewal of Greensboro, Candace Khashman of Charlotte; sisters, Mary Brady, Doris Rich, both of Asheboro; 14 grandchildren; 7 stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Two Hannover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.

Gertrude K. Cheek
ROBBINS - Gertrude Kennedy Cheek, 82, of 583 Hemp St. Extension, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Ray Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Pine Rest Cemetery.

She was a native of Moore County, the widow of Louis Cheek and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was retired from North Moore High School cafeteria and the former co-owner of Cheek's Shoe Store in Robbins.

Surviving are daughter, Anna Cheek Helms of King; sister, Beulah K. Maness of Robbins; two grandsons.

The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1535 North Moore Road, Robbins, N.C. 27325 or to FirstHealth Hospice, 5 Aviemore Drive, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.

Johnny R. Scott
ASHEBORO - Johnny Ray Scott, 46, of 890 Liberty Circle, Asheboro, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at his home.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Leach Family Cemetery, Star, with the Rev. Jeff Lamb officiating.

He was a native of Montgomery County and attended New Covenant Church.

Surviving are wife, Carla Driskell Scott of Asheboro; daughter, Cristal Ann S. Greene of Asheboro; sisters, Peggy Harden and Frances Dunn, both of Troy; brothers, Charles Scott of Banner Elk, Mike Scott of Mt. Gilead, Frankie Scott of Troy, Richard Scott of Wadeville.

The family will be at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Dianne Woodell
ASHEBORO - Alma Dianne Jarrett Woodell, 58, of 421 Springdale Drive, Lot 3, Asheboro, died Monday, May 13, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Larry Stines officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was a native of Randolph County and had worked in the textile industry.

Surviving are sister, Audrey Trogdon of Ramseur; brothers, Billy Jarrett and Teddy Ray Jarrett, both of Franklinville; Guy M. Bowman of the home.

The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Randolph Hospital, CAP Program, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.

Harrison McGee
ASHEBORO - Harrison McGee, 91, of 304 Harrison St., Asheboro, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Asheboro Health & Rehabilitation.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. James A. Curry officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

He was a native of Franklinville, the widower of Daphnie Watkins McGee, a retired worker from Acme-McCrary Corp and a member of the United Methodist Men, the finance committee, board of trustees, and Steward chairperson at his church.

Surviving are foster daughter, Fonda McSwain of Sanford; sisters, Margaret Murphy and Jessie Mae Clinard, both of Greensboro; three foster grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the home of niece, LaVerne Barnes, 331 Watkins St., Asheboro.

Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4234, Asheboro, N.C. 27204.

Nora R. Brown
HIGH POINT - Nora Rebecca Robbins Brown, 89, of Piedmont Christian Home, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Randolph Memorial Park, with the Rev. Don Hurlburt officiating.

She was a native of Randolph County, the widow of T.E. "Buster" Brown, an employee of Burlington Industries and a member of First Wesleyan Church in Randleman.

Surviving is sister, Evelyn Burrows of Richmond, Va.

Harold C. Davis Funeral Home, High Point, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to First Wesleyan Church, 125 Tabernacle St., Randleman, N.C. 27317.

Ruth C. Ritter
ROBBINS - Ruth C. Ritter, 92, formerly of Robbins, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carthage.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Robbins, with the Rev. Ray Brooks and the Rev. Clarence Garner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Charlotte and the widow of Walter E. Ritter.

Surviving are sons, Swanson "Pete" Ritter of Carlsbad, Calif., Harold D. Ritter of Cary, A. Otis Ritter of Robbins; sisters, Myrtle Clemmer and Ellen Clemmer, both of Chapel Hill; brothers, Jasper Clemmer of Chapel Hill, John Clemmer of Greensboro; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

The family will be at the church 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Otis Ritter, 120 Lakey Siding Road, Robbins.

Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund or Music Fund, 1535 N. Moore Road, Robbins, N.C. 27325.

Freida S. Basinger
ELIZABETHTOWN - Freida S. Basinger, 53, died Monday, May 13, 2002, at Bladen County Hospital.

Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Hall officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church Cemetery, with the Rev. Kenneth Hall officiating.

She was a Registered Nurse at Bladen County Hospital for five years.

Surviving are husband, Reid Basinger of the home; son, Brian Trotter of Asheboro; stepson, Mikeal Reid Basinger of Laurinburg; sister, Barbara Jane Craven of Randleman; brother, Eugene John Savchak of Randleman; five grandchildren.

The family will be at the church following the memorial service Tuesday night.

Kinlaw Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church.

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