Feb 9, 2009

Jesse Branson Batten, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2009. He was born November 28, 1920, in Montgomery County.Mr. Batten is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Edna Roberts Batten of Troy. He is also survived by a daughter, Sharon Batten Riddick and husband, Charles of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; a son,...

Feb 8, 2009

Ray Von Wright, age 72, of 1112 Oakwood Acres Rd., Asheboro died Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:00 am at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel Asheboro with Pastor Earl Lilly and Rev. Chris Maxey officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.Mr. Wright was a native of Randolph County...

Feb 6, 2009

Mary Sanders Bowers, age 77, of 489 McCallum Rd, Candor died Friday, February 6, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Bowers was born August 23, 1931 in Cumberland, KY, the daughter of Thomas and Julia (Napier) Sanders. She was an active member of Long Hill Baptist Church and a retired textile worker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam...

Feb 6, 2009

Mary Louise McLeod Morgan, age 86, of 648 Morgan Country Rd., Asheboro died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Funeral services will be held Monday, January 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Asheboro United Church of Christ with Rev. Eric L. Jennings and Rev. Tom Benedict officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.Born in Richmond County, Mrs. Morgan...

Feb 5, 2009

Anna Beth Rumley Deavers, age 55, of 535 NC Hwy 42 S., Asheboro died Thursday, February 5, 2009. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry L. Queen and Dr. Mark J. Key officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Ms. Deavers was a native of Asheboro. She...

Feb 3, 2009

Betty Claudean Hanes Yow, age 86, of 1282 Cliffwood Dr., Asheboro died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Funeral will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Apple officiating. Entombment will be at Randolph Memorial Park.Mrs. Yow was a native of Lincolnton, NC and retired from Lucks, Inc. She...

Feb 3, 2009

Feb 3, 2009

Mavis Virginia Fowler Seay, age 76, of 160 S. Park St., Asheboro died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Covenant Christian Church Ministries, 1565 Covenant Mountain Rd., Asheboro with Pastor Lois Johnson, Apostle Eddie McLean, Pastor Ben Chavis, and Special Speaker Dr. Ranbir Singh officiating....

Feb 2, 2009

Donna Marie Bowen Campbell, age 37, of 156 E. Academy St., Asheboro died Monday, February 2, 2009 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 am at Russell's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Fonner officiating. Donna was a native of Greensboro and was formerly employed with Acme-McCrary and Energizer Battery. She is...

Feb 2, 2009

Mary Jo Liverett Hancock, age 65, of 2765 Love Joy Rd., Troy died Monday, February 2, 2009 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.Mrs. Hancock was born May 28, 1943 in Cleveland County, NC, the daughter of Boyce Liverett and Oma (Dalton) Liverett. She was a former employee of Troy Drapery Corp. She is survived by her husband: James S. Hancock...

Feb 1, 2009

Susie Bell Wingard Davis Chandler, 92, born in Shiro, TX on February 29, 1916, went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2009 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur. She is preceded in death by her husbands Edward Davis and Don Chandler, her sons Jerry L Davis and Charles Davis and grandson Charles Edward Davis Jr. She is survived...

Feb 1, 2009

ASHEBORO - Ruby Johnson Miller, age 83, of 1006 Parkview St., Asheboro died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, with Dr. John S. Rogers and Rev. Coy Lee Haywood officiating. Burial will be in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.Mrs. Miller was...

Jan 31, 2009

Mattie Belle Ward, age 91, of 210 Rinaldi St., Elizabethtown died Saturday, January 31, 2009 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. D. L. Page officiating. Also, a memorial service will be held at Elizabethtown Baptist Church at a later date. Miss Ward,...

Jan 30, 2009

Virgie Underwood Craven, age 93, of 400 Vision Drive, Asheboro died Friday, January 30, 2009 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Asheboro, Asheboro.Mrs. Craven was born January 25, 1916 in Randolph County and worked as a housekeeper at the Sir Robert Motel for many years. She enjoyed needlework and puzzles. She is preceded in death by her husband: Otis Craven...

Jan 30, 2009

William Thomas "Tom" Hunt, age 64, of 610 Thayer Rd, Troy died Friday, January 30, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Mr. Hunt was born March 3, 1944 at Montgomery County, NC, the son of the late Carl James and the late Laura (Hurley) Hunt. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, yard sales and loved...

Jan 28, 2009

Kenneth C. Ziegfeld of Asheboro, NC, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL, Alexandria, VA, and Baltimore, MD, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He was an ordained elder and member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta Gorda, FL.Ken was born in Baltimore, MD, April 15, 1922. At age 19 he enlisted in the US Coast Guard, transferred...

Jan 27, 2009

Calvin Coolridge Johnson, age 82, of Randleman died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Mr. Johnson was born October 21, 1926 in Dillon, SC the son of Frank Washington and Ina Lynch Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a retired textile worker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Hall Johnson. He is survived by one brother: Franklin...

Jan 27, 2009

Ray McMahon, Sr., age 67, of 320 Fellowship Church Rd., Siler City died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.No funeral services are planned.Mr. McMahon was a native of Olphant, PA and was owner of Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary McMahon, brother, Rex McMahon and grandson, Paul McMahon, Jr....

Jan 26, 2009

Jimmy "Jimbo" Howard Pierce, age 51, of 215 Holder-Inman Rd., Randleman died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.Mr. Pierce was born May 24, 1957 in High Point, NC the son of Harvey H. and Della Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a native of Randolph County and attended Randleman High School. He was formerly employed with Claude...

Jan 25, 2009

Lonnie Adair Taylor, age 62, of 1160 Twelve Tree Rd. in Asheboro died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born March 6, 1946 in Holton, Kansas the son of Vern Junior and Marveene E. Stephenson Taylor.Mr. Taylor was a native of Jackson County, Kansas and was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived...