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Bertie L. Auman Sr.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Bertie L. Auman Sr., 80, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002.
Funeral service was noon Oct. 2 at Eastside Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. Burial was in Conway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Seagrove, the widower of Wilma G. Auman and a retired land surveyor and civil engineer. He founded Auman & West Associates of Orlando and Apopka, Fla., was a deacon at his church and served as City Engineer and Public Works Director for the city of Winter Park, Fla.
Surviving are daughters, Elaine Thompson of Salt Springs, Fla., Jama Herrera of Orlando, Fla.; sons, Bertie L. "Sonny" Auman, Jr., Steven G. Auman of Orlando, Fla., John M. Auman of Sanford, Fla.; sisters, Gaynella Overman and Betsy Kinney, both of North Carolina; brother, Colon Auman of North Carolina; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice.
Albert L. James
MARION, Va. - Albert Linwood James, 46, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at his home in Robbins.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Va., with Pastor Bobby Baker officiating.
Surviving are daughter, Crystal James of Independence, Va.; mother, Mamie James of Robbins; sisters, Vicki Clark, Janie Cox, both of Franklinville, Ruby Barron of Robbins; brothers, Clifford James, David James, both of Sugar Grove, Va., Robert James of Biscoe; one grandchild.
The family will be at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home, Marion, Va., 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
Harold L. Cox
ASHEBORO - Harold Lee Cox, 73, of 156 E. Academy St., Apt. 112, Asheboro, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Joseph Farlow Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Randolph County, a former employee of McRae Roofing and a past district governor of the Lions Club. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are sons, Anthony W. Cox of Asheboro, Eddie Cox of Kernersville; three grandchildren.
The family will be at the home of Anthony W. Cox, 2429 Woodridge Drive, Asheboro.
John L. Van Opstal
ASHEBORO - John Lewis Van Opstal, 76, of 441 Newbern Ave., Asheboro, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Jean Nall officiating. Graveside service will 3 p.m. in Dobson Cemetery, Dobson, with military honors.
He was a native of Lake Worth, Fla., a U.S. Army and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Air Force. He worked at Roses and Barker Furniture in Asheboro, was of the Episcopalian faith and attended Open Arms Church of God and Grace United Methodist Church.
Surviving are wife, Ernestine C. Van Opstal of the home; daughters, Diana Perry of Jacksonville, Fla., Sandra Dieckman of Denver, Fay Bowden of Palactka, Fla.; son, David Van Opstal of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepdaughters, Lucy Lee Felts of Cana, Va., Nancy Merrill, Becky Conard, both of Asheboro; stepson, Jerry Barker of Asheboro; sisters, Jeanette Taylor of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Gladys Gougeon of Lantana, Fla.; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Friday, other times at the home.
Patricia Lee
DENTON - Patricia Ann "Patti" Campbell Lee, 60, of Farmer Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Thomasville Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Farmer Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Jeff Lamb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Lubbock County, Texas, an assistant town clerk with the Town of Denton and a member of the Ladies Fellowship at her church. She assisted with the Farmer Baptist Prison Ministry.
Surviving are husband, Charles Lee of the home; son, Travis Scott Morgan of Abilene, Texas; daughter, Donna Beth Lowery of Greensboro; stepson, Cary Lee of Ft. Worth, Texas; stepdaughter, Christy Lee McWilliam of Dallas, Texas; father, Bill Renfro of Midland, Texas; sisters, Ronda Smalley of Sarasota, Fla., Katy Buffington of Denton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Briggs Funeral Home, Denton, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Farmer Baptist Church, 4556 Dunbar Bridge Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
C. Ray Moffitt
STALEY - Claude Ray Moffitt, 88, of 465 Browns Cross Roads Road, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Rehobeth United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Robert Dowling and the Rev. Thurman Williams officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Randolph County, a farmer, and a member of Farm Bureau, where he served as a past director.
Surviving are wife, Ava Lee Frazier Moffitt of the home; son, Jimmie Moffitt of Staley; six grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Eastern Randolph High School, FFA Scholarship Fund, 390 Eastern Randolph Road, Ramseur, N.C. 27316.
Perry L. Holloway
SILER CITY - Perry Lee Holloway, 81, of 40 W. Lee St., died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Loves Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Roy Helms officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Roane County, Tenn., a member of the Men's #3 Sunday School class and a deacon at his church. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a retired worker from Glendale Hosiery Co. and a member of South Gate Masonic Lodge #589 and the Laurel Chapter Eastern Star, both in Harriman, Tenn.
Surviving are wife, Mildred Human Holloway of Siler City; daughter, Diana H. Sternowski of Salisbury; son, Jerry Lee Holloway of Siler City; sister, Martha Nealon of Rockwood, Tenn.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church Van Fund, 1745 E. 11th St., Siler City, N.C. 27344.
Pauline C. Greene
SILER CITY - Pauline Elsie Curtis Greene, 99, of 900 W. Dolphin St., died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Chatham Hospital.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Pittsboro, with Bishop Paul Hiatt officiating.
She was the widow of Robert McDonald Greene and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Surviving are son, Joseph Edward Greene of Fayetteville; two granddaughters.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, one hour prior to service.
Raymond M. Hart
GULF - Raymond Murdock Hart, 77, of 316 Fayetteville St., died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Wayne Rigney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Chatham County, a retired logger, a deacon at his church and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are wife, Lochia Jordan Hart of Gulf; sons, Ted Hart of Sanford, Junior Hart, Teet Hart, both of Gulf; daughter, Cynthia H. Burke of Bear Creek; brother, Phil Hart of Gulf; sisters, Ola H. Vickery of Staley, Linda Faye White of Raleigh, Betty Lou Atkins of Gulf; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday.
Marian T. Brown
CARTHAGE - Marian Turner Brown, 88, of Belle Meade, formerly of Carthage, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. David Coffey Jr. officiating.
She was the widow of Wilton Hope Brown, an elder and choir member at First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Carthage Woman's Club.
Surviving are daughters, Laine Lea of Pinehurst, Barbara Roosa of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; son, Richard S. Brown of Gurley, Ala.; sister, Gertrude Coles of Kingston, N.Y.; seven grandchildren.
The family will be at the home of Tim and Laine Lea, 6534 U.S 15-501, Pinehurst, 5-7 p.m. Saturday.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 397, Carthage, N.C. 28327 or to a charity of choice,
Reid A. Jones Sr.
SANFORD - Reid Atkins Jones Sr., 59, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Duke Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Lamms Grove Primitive Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating.
He was a native of Surry County, a U.S. Army veteran and operator of Jones Brothers Drywall. He was a member of the N.C. Coon Hunters Association, the United Kennel Club, Inc., the Bluetick Breeders of America, Richland Creek Hunt Club, and the Rocky Creek Hunt Club and a first place winner in the N.C. Coon Hunters Association State Nite Hunt Championship.
Surviving are son, Reid Atkins Jones Jr. of Sanford; daughters, Gwen J. Sedberry of Broadway, Tracie J. Cole of Asheboro; brothers, Kenneth Jones of Carthage, Joel Jones, Lynn Jones, Barry Jones, all of Sanford, Norris Jones of Cameron; sisters, Katie Holt, Adelaide Gerry, both of Sanford, Julie Thompson, LaRue Black, both of Broadway; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Miller-Boles Funeral Home, Sanford, 6-9 p.m. Saturday.
Ngoc E. Ng
SANFORD - Ngoc Eng Ng, 82, of 2300 Radius Drive, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home, Greensboro. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park.
She was a native of China.
Surviving are daughters, Marie L. Tan of Asheboro, Meing Lao, Ching Lewis, both of Sanford, Nancy Lim of Archdale, Meing Young Wang of Dunn, Cheek Mai Lao of Greensboro; sons, Meing Cheap Lao of Alabama, Meing Chong Lao of Albemarle, Tee Ngo Lao of Greensboro; 26 grandchildren.
Mary M. Brady
BURLINGTON - Mary Massey Brady, 67, of 1436 Sandy Cross Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at her home.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Alamance Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bennie D. Smith officiating.
She was a native of Statesville and the widow of William Maxton Brady Sr. She had worked with Copland Fabrics and in the cafeterias at Eastern High School and E.M. Yoder Elementary School.
Surviving are sons, Keith Brady of the home, Terry Brady of Burlington; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson Mortuary, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Friday, other times at the home of Terry Brady, 636 Jordan Creek Drive, Burlington.
Bertie L. Auman Sr.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Bertie L. Auman Sr., 80, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002.
Funeral service was noon Oct. 2 at Eastside Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. Burial was in Conway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Seagrove, the widower of Wilma G. Auman and a retired land surveyor and civil engineer. He founded Auman & West Associates of Orlando and Apopka, Fla., was a deacon at his church and served as City Engineer and Public Works Director for the city of Winter Park, Fla.
Surviving are daughters, Elaine Thompson of Salt Springs, Fla., Jama Herrera of Orlando, Fla.; sons, Bertie L. "Sonny" Auman Jr., Steven G. Auman of Orlando, Fla., John M. Auman of Sanford, Fla.; sisters, Gaynella Overman and Betsy Kinney, both of North Carolina; brother, Colon Auman of North Carolina; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice.
Thomas E. Lewis
SEAGROVE - Thomas Eugene Lewis, 62, of 1247 Fork Creek Mill Road, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at Asheboro Health & Rehabilitation.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
He was a native of Randolph County and had worked at United Brass Works, Inc. and the N.C. Zoo.
Surviving are wife, Cathy Lewis of the home; daughter, Kimberly Crowder of Farmer; sons, Thomas Kent Lewis of Kernersville, Jason Lee Lewis of Asheboro; sisters, Louise Garner of Asheboro, Deloris Lassiter of Troy; four grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 1-3 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home of Louise Garner, 2221 Westchapel Road, Asheboro.
John W. Lineberry
LIBERTY - John W. Lineberry, 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of Grays Chapel School and a farmer. He was a member of the National Guard and a former employee with the original Ferree Trailer Corp. and Auto Systems.
Surviving are wife, Peggy Sheppard Lineberry of the home; daughter, Mary Beth Lineberry of Liberty; stepdaughter, Lisa Essex of Greenville, S.C.; stepsons, Rick Still of Asheboro, Scott Still of Julian; mother, Elnora K. Lineberry; sisters, Betty Johnson and Nancy Braxton, both of Liberty; six grandchildren.
Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or Grays Chapel United Methodist Church.
Kenneth L. Holmes
LIBERTY - Kenneth Lee Holmes, 58, of 1495 Sandy Ridge Drive, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Cool Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Harmon and the Rev. Scotty Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Smith County, Va., and an employee with Shield Inc.
Surviving are son, Chad Holmes of Seagrove; daughters, Mary Catherine Neil of Columbia, S.C., Tamara Willis of Liberty; sisters, Gladys Jarvis of Malone, N.Y., Janette Allred and Rhoda Harmon, both of Franklinville, Margaret Daniels of Asheboro; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home of Tamara Willis, 1495 Sandy Ridge Drive.
M. Ann Albert
ROBBINS - Margaret Ann Albert, 51, of 252 River Forest Road, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Elise Presbyterian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Al Trotter officiating. Burial will be in Pine Rest Cemetery.
She was a native of Lee County and a Registered Nurse at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, for 30 years.
Surviving are husband, Stoney Albert of the home; sons, Stuart Albert and Jonathan Albert, both of the home; parents, Norman and Viola Butler Monroe of Robbins; brothers, Al Monroe and Timmy Monroe, both of Robbins.
The family will be at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N.C. 28374.
Sonny Hines
ASHEBORO - V.G. "Sonny" Hines, 65, of 217 McLaurin Drive, Asheboro, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Pastor Neil Poole officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Summerfield United Methodist Church Cemetery, Galax, Va.
He was a native of Galax, Va., a U.S. Army veteran, a Hospice volunteer and a former employee with Asheboro Parks & Recreation.
Surviving are sisters, Vaine Vaughn of Lynchburg, Va., Jeane Turman, Arlene Funk, both of Galax, Va., Lynda Maness of Franklinville; brothers, O.E. Hines, Bert Hines, both of Galax, Va., Harold Dean Hines of Asheboro.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-8 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, N.C. 27204-0009 or Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church Sunday School Building Fund, 1206 Oakland Ave., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
