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Peggy E. Davis
CARTHAGE - Peggy Evans Davis, 58, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at the home of her daughter.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Pastor Eugene Ussery officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Moore County, she was employed with the N.C. Department of Transportation as a Transportation Worker.
Surviving are husband, Roger D. Davis; daughter, Penny Mosher of Cameron; son, Robert S. "Robbie" Baker Jr. of Carthage; sisters, Kathleen Slawson of Smithfield, Fla., Mildred Needham of Tampa, Fla., Shirley Frye of Southern Pines, Dale Howard of Durham; brothers, Billy Evans of Vass, Danny Evans of Carthage; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-9 p.m. Friday, other times at the home of Penny Mosher, 435 Cranes Creek Road, Cameron.
Memorials may be made to Carthage Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 635, Carthage, N.C. 28327 or Emmanuel Baptist Church, 632 McCrimmon Road, Carthage, N.C. 28327.
Homer M. Johnson
RANDLEMAN - Homer Marvin Johnson, 90, of 729 S. Main St., died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, with the Rev. Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial will be in Midway Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
He was a native of Randolph County, a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and an auto body repair technician.
Surviving are daughter, Joy J. Painter of Rock Spring, Ga.; son, Jerry Charles Johnson of Rock Spring, Ga.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Lovie S. Setzer
BURLINGTON - Lovie Evans Smith Setzer, 88, of 507 Everett St., died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at her home.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Altamahaw Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Delmar Scotton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
She was a native of Surry County and the widow of Charlie Herman Smith and Fred Lee Setzer. She was a Sunday School teacher and president of the Ladies Auxiliary at her church and the previous operator of Smith Dry Cleaners.
Surviving are daughters, Peggy Thiel and Geri Haas of Roswell, Ga.; sister, Betty King of Asheboro; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, other times at the home of Peggy Thiel, 2103 Walker Ave., Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Altamahaw Pentecostal Holiness Church; P.O. Box 125, Altamahaw, N.C. 27202
Velma S. Sadler
SILER CITY - Velma Stanton Sadler, 67, of 900 W. Dolphin St., died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at SunBridge Care Facilities, Siler City.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sapling Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Lamont Hemminger officiating.
She was a native of Pamlico County, a member of Sapling Ridge United Methodist Church and a Siler City police dispatcher for 15 years.
Surviving are son, Lou Sadler of Carthage; daughter, Lori Sadler of Carthage; sisters, Mary Ann Self of Siler City, Carolyn Lemons of Apex.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry L. Cheek
BENNETT - Henry Lee Cheek, 80, of Highfalls, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at Pinelake Health Center, Carthage.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Moran and the Rev. D.L. Hussey officiating.
He was a native of Chatham County, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a retired carpenter.
Surviving is brother, Thomas Everette Cheek of Raleigh.
The family will be at Joyce-Brady Funeral Home, Bennett, 6-8 p.m. Saturday.
Marguerite S. Serafin
ASHEBORO - Marguerite Stewart Serafin, 71, of 1102 Country Place Road, Asheboro, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at her home.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Cemetery, with Father Joseph W. Mack officiating.
A native of Bayonne, N.J., she attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was a former employee with Continental Canning Co., Milltown, N.J., and a past president of the AFL-CIO Union.
Surviving are sons, Jeffrey Serafin of the home, Jimmy Cavezza of Lynchburg, Va.; daughters, Jacqueline Cottrell of Delray Beach, Fla., Jennifer Serafin of Thassos, Greece; sister, Mary Stewart of Red Bank, N.J.; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Ray S. Monnett
HIGH POINT - Ray Saunders "Sandy" Monnett, 66, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center, High Point.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Guilford County, a graduate of Pleasant Garden High School and a former member of the Greensboro Shriner's Club. He retired from Duke Power after 28 years.
Surviving are daughter; sister, Marjorie Mabe of Climax; brother, Harold Eugene Monnett of Santa Maria, Calif.
The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, other times at 6173 Pepperidge Way, Climax.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 56, Climax, N.C. 27233.
Edgar E. Smith Jr.
HIGH POINT - Edgar Barley Smith Jr., 70, of 414 Ennis St., died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at Wesleyan Arms Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was a native of Wythe County, Va., a carpenter and a former employee of Hudson Roofing.
Surviving are wife, Dorothy Southern Smith of the home; sons, Edgar E. Smith III of High Point, Benjamin A. Smith of Asheboro, Charles E. Smith of Stamford, Conn.; daughter, Matilda Hendry of High Point; mother, Dessie Peake Smith of Wythe County, Va.; sisters, Juanita Stroupe, Nancy Wilson, Matilda Astin and Maxine Waller, all of Wythe County, Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Harold C. Davis Funeral Home, High Point, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Wesleyan Arms Nursing Home, 1911 N. Centennial St., High Point, N.C. 27262.
Lillie B. Thompson
MT. GILEAD - Lillie Olive Bailey Thompson, 86, of 1200 N.C. 109 South, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at Brian Center, Salisbury.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Wadeville Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Dr. Rick Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Montgomery County, the widow of Levi Thompson and a retired employee of United Mills.
Surviving are sons, Leroy Thompson of Troy, Terry Thompson of Albemarle; daughter, Becky T. Dunn of Mt. Gilead; brothers, Glenn Bailey of Albemarle, Elsia Bailey of Daytona Beach, Fla., Wayne Bailey of Mt. Gilead; sisters, Pauline B. Mauldin of Norwood, Golda Thompson of Rockwell; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Edwards Funeral Home, Mt. Gilead, 6-8 p.m. Sunday.
Ruby B. Hilliard
OAKBORO - Ruby Bailey Hilliard, 84, of 9704 Richard Sandy Road, formerly of Troy, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at Britthaven of Piedmont.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Troy, where she was a member, with the Rev. Lee Church and the Rev. Tony Hancox officiating. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Troy.
She was a native of Montgomery County and a former employee of United Mills.
Surviving are husband, Paul Hilliard of the home; daughter, Shirley H. Morton of Oakboro; sister, Macie Cook of Denton; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, Troy, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215-3298.
James C. Finch Sr.
JAMESTOWN - James Clarence Finch Sr., 81, of 212 Forestdale, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
He was a native of Barrow County, Ga., the widower of Charleen "Nancy" Stuart Finch and a retired employee of NorthState Telephone Co. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a member of the High Point Golf Association and a former member of the High Point Police Reserve and V.F.W.
Surviving are daughters, Phoebe Osborne of Thomasville, Charnee Floyd of Rhode Island; son, James C. Finch Jr. of Asheboro; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Sechrest Funeral Service, High Point, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.
Walter L. Shirley
ASHEBORO - Walter Lindsay Shirley, 59, of 1060 Skyline Drive, Asheboro, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at his home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. Roy Grigsby and the Rev. Ron Greene officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park with military honors.
He was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of the University of Baltimore, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and formerly employed as Director of Finance at Cross Road Retirement Center.
Surviving are wife, Darlene Gillian Shirley; daughter, Ashley Kristen Shirley of the home; stepson, Thomas Ridgeway of Trinity; brothers, Bobby Shirley and Frankie Shirley, both of Asheboro.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the Ashley Shirley Fund, c/o Randolph Bank, 854 E. Dixie Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
Nina D. McDowell
ASHEBORO - Nina Josephine Dixon McDowell, 81, of 230 E. Presnell St., Asheboro, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro, with the Rev. Tim Fonner officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Chatham County, the widow of Albert James McDowell, retired from J.P. Stevens and she attended Randleman Church of God.
Surviving are daughters, Violet Hayes of Winston-Salem, Kay Richardson of Asheboro; sons, Joe McDowell and Dalton McDowell, both of Randleman; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Richardson, 779 Gold Hill Road, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Sophia Support Club, P.O. Box 248, Sophia, N.C. 27350.
Joseph P. Plante
CLIMAX - Joseph Phillip Roger John Plante, 70, of 3094 Wayne White Road, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.
A private memorial service will be held.
He was a native of Millinocket, Maine, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and was formerly employed as a pressman with the High Point Enterprise.
Surviving are son, Guy Stephen Plante of Glendale, Ariz.; daughters, Julie Anne Anthony and Lisa Marie Plante, both of Miami Springs, Fla.; brothers, Giles Plante of Millinocket, Maine, Roland Plante of Chicago, Ill., and Raymond Plante; sister, Lorraine Plante; six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, N.C. 2736 -0338.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro is in charge of arrangements.
Frederick L. Hill Sr.
TROY - Frederick Lee Hill Sr., 45, of 454 W. Spring St., died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenlake Congregational Church, Candor, where he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was a native of Montgomery County and employed in the farming industry.
Surviving are wife, Sheila McBride Hill of the home; daughters, Tammy S. Hill and Veronica Hill, both of Troy; son, Frederick Lee Hill Jr.; mother, Jennie Mae Hill of Candor; sisters, Ernestine Cameron of Greensboro, Cynthia Little of Mt. Gilead, Daphne Deberry of Asheboro, Gracie Hill, Selma Hill, Mary Hill and Martha Hill, all of Candor; brothers, Johnnie Hill of Washington, D.C., Jesse Hill of Pinehurst, Robert Hill of Raleigh, Thomas Hill, Antonia Hill and Ivory Hill, all of Candor; three grandchildren.
The family will be at Harris Funeral Home, Mt. Gilead, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, other times at the home.
Verline T. Phillips
CARTHAGE - Verline Teague Phillips, 87, formerly of Highfalls, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carthage.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Needhams Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Cockram, the Rev. Jerry Beane and the Rev. Tom Herndon officiating. Burial will be in Highfalls United Methodist Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Chatham County and the widow of Ralph Phillips.
Surviving are daughters, Catherine P. Graham of Carthage, Marie P. Webster of Pittsboro; sons, Donald L. Phillips of Harrisburg, E.L. "Butch" Phillips of Charlotte; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The family will be at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Catherine Graham, 352 Bingham St. Extension, Carthage.
Millard B. Thomas Jr.
CHARLOTTE - Millard Brady Thomas Jr., died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
He was a native of Charlotte, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. and of Appalachian State University with an M.A. He was a North Carolina public school teacher and principal for 36 years, 35 years of which was in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. He also taught and coached in the Pinehurst City Schools. He was a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, raised American Saddlebred horses and received a Certificate of Merit from the American Red Cross.
Surviving are wife, Martha Knight Thomas; son, Dr. Millard Brady "Brad" Thomas III of Asheboro; daughter, Cindia T. Brown of Charlotte; two grandchildren.
McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 4013 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 or to the charity of choice.
Gladys V. Cox
ASHEBORO - Gladys Voncannon Cox, 84, of 444 Patton Ave., Asheboro, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Spoons Chapel United Church of Christ, where she was a member, with the Rev. David Hunt and the Rev. H. Warren Casiday officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Randolph County and a retired employee of Mar-Mac Hosiery Mill.
Surviving are son, Eddie Cox of Asheboro; brother, Dempsey Voncannon of Asheboro; sisters, Frances Bullins, Margaret Shelton, both of Asheboro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Spoons Chapel United Church of Christ, 1880 Spoons Chapel Road, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.
