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RAYMOND GUTHRIE
Raymond Guthrie, age 81, of 891 Stagecoach Road, Siler City died Friday, April 30, 2010 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation in Siler City.
Mr. Guthrie was born May 3, 1928, the son Earl and Exie Lindley Guthrie. He was a native of Chatham County, a construction foreman and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret W. Guthrie, daughter, Brenda Faye Guthrie, and a brother, Thomas Guthrie.
He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Guthrie; daughters, Cheryl G. Scott and husband, Larry of Robbins, Janet G. Lambert of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Dennis Guthrie and wife, Donna of Siler City; step-daughter, Melissa Kay Spoon and husband, Ricky of Pittsboro; step-sons, Mark Moody of Bonlee, Michael Moody and wife, Anna Sue of Siler City; seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, four step-grandchildren; and sister, Louise G. Johnson of Siler City.
The family received friends Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Agan and Rev. Todd Brown officiating. Burial followed in Hickory Mountain Baptist Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1414 E. Eleventh Street, Siler City, NC 27344.
BERTIL “BERT” N. ERLING
Bennett: Mr. Bertil “Bert” N. Erling, 66, of 421 Clarence Phillips Road, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the home of his fiance’, Norma Burns.
Mr. Erling was a native of Willmar, Minn. and the son of the late Bertil and Florence Nelson Erling. He was a self-employed accountant and was the owner of Accountants One in Atlanta, Ga. and Raleigh, N.C.
Survivors in addition to his fiancé’ are son; Dan Erling of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Beth Erling of England; brothers; Paul Erling of Tennessee
Tennessee, Dr. Carl Erling of Seattle, Wash.; sister; Ruth Wilson-Korcyl of Jamestown, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Atlanta, Ga. at a later date.
Local arrangements are by Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett.
HOWARD JONES
Howard "Pop" Jones, 80, of Staley died Saturday, (04-24-2010) at his residence.
Graveside services and burial were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, (04-28-2010) at Moon's Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Todd Brown officiating.
Mr. Jones, was a native of Keyport, NJ. He graduated from Keyport High School and retired from Black and Decker, Inc. He was a US Army Veteran.
Surviving is his wife Dolores Teague Jones; daughter, Vicky Jones, of Old Bridge, NJ; sons, David Jones of Ramseur; Daniel Jones of Buford, GA; sisters, Marie Haddow, of Middletown, NJ, Jeanette Koyi, of Williamsburg, VA, Elizabeth Smith of Keyport, NJ; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.
RICKY DEAN HAYES
Ricky Dean Hayes, 48, of Siler City died Sunday (04-25-2010).
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (05-01-2010) at Bonlee Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Williams officiating.
Mr. Hayes was born June 24, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, George Hayes and his grandparents, Rufus and Iola Jordan.
Survivors include his mother, Josephine Jordan and a brother, Herbert Hayes.
The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Josephine Jordan, Friday (04-30-2010) from 6-8 p.m.
WILLIAM HAROLD “BILL” JUSTICE
William Harold “Bill” Justice, 84 of Carmel, IN passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Bill was born December 21, 1925 in Pittsboro, North Carolina to the late Tommy Otis and Daisy Elizabeth Straughan Justice. He was a WW II Army veteran. Bill graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and received his Master’s in Animal Virology from North Carolina State University. Bill began his career in private veterinary practice in Durham, North Carolina, and retired from Elanco Division of Eli Lilly and Company in 1990. He was the Mayor of Cary, North Carolina from 1961-1962, where he previously served on the town council.
Bill was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church serving in many capacities of leadership. He was an active member of the Washington Township Lions Club receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Dedicated Humanitarian Services. He was also a member of the Cary Masonic Lodge No. 198, the American Veterinary Medical Association, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Psi National Veterinary Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society for Men, and the Gridiron Secret Society, Demosthenian Literary Society and Sphinx of the University of Georgia.
Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes Carpenter Justice; children, Steven C. (wife, Laurel Siebels) Justice, Christopher S. (wife, Dr. Rose Ong) Justice, Michelle L Justice-Wright; Lynn O’Kellley (husband, Dr. David) Bangsberg; grandchildren, William, Calder, Mary Caroline, Anna, Kyle, Logan, Bradley, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Collier, Brooklyn, and Madelyn. He was preceded in death by his son, William Harold “Hal” Justice, Jr.; sisters, Evelyn Love, Jewel Brooks, and brothers, T C and Claybourne Justice.
Friends and family called from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Carmel, 325 Carmel Drive. Funeral services were at 11:00 am Monday, April 26 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, Washington Township Lions Club or Partners International, Spokane, Washington, in memory of William H. Justice.
MARY RUTH FIELDS GRAVES
Mary Ruth Fields Graves, 77, of 1320 West Raleigh Street, Siler City died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Graves was born August 16, 1932, the daughter of James Edward and Vallie Hilliard Fields. She was a native of Chatham County, a member of Antioch Baptist Church and had attended Community Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed spending time at home. She had enjoyed crocheting and working with her plants and flowers. She loved her family and her grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Graves, her parents, James Edward and Vallie Hilliard Fields, three brothers and two sisters.
Surviving is one son, Ricky Graves and wife, Teresa of Siler City; granddaughter, Hillary Graves, grandson, Cliff Graves, both of Siler City; and sister, Lucy F. Wall of Goldston.
The family received friends Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, and other times at the family home, 1320 West Raleigh Street, Siler City.
Graveside services were held Friday, April 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Chatham Memorial Park, 13260 Hwy 64 West, Siler City. Rev. Mark Richardson officiated.
LARRY WATT THOMAS
Level Cross – Larry Watt Thomas, 66, went to be with his Lord on April 15, 2010 at VA Medical Center in Salisbury.
Mr. Thomas was born January 29, 1944, the son of Cyrus Watt Thomas and Lucy Richardson Thomas Holcumb. A native of Siler City, he moved to Mocksville as a youth.
An avid race car fan, he moved to Level Cross. He proudly served his county in the Vietnam War. He retired from Burlington Industries where he worked in the laboratory as a chemical dye specialist.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was also a member of the local VFW and the American Legion. He worked tirelessly for the release of POWs held after the war’s end. He was formerly married to Athea Tadlock Thomas Gregson.
Survivors include daughter, Bettina Thomas of Charlotte; son, Wylie Thomas and Brittany of Liberty; sister, Marcle Naylor and Jack of Mocksville; granddaughter, Abigail Rose Thomas; aunt, Faydeene Johnson and Burton of Siler City; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and special friend, Pat Stanley.
A celebration of life was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Sedgefield Baptist Church, 6007 High Point Road, Greensboro with Rev. Johnny Greeson officiating. That was followed on the church grounds with military rites by the VFW Memorial Guard of Randolph County. The family received friends prior to the service from 2-3 p.m. Following the presentation of the flag, they met friends and family in the fellowship room.
Memorials may be made to your local VFW, or to the VFW Memorial Guard, c/o Cliff Harris, 4433 Bashavia Drive, Pfafftown, NC 27040, or to the charity of your choice.
Jefferson-Pierce Funeral Services, Kernersville, assisted the family.
EDMON H. MORRIS
Edmon H. Morris, 88, of Sanford died Thursday, (04-15-2010) at Parkview Retirement Village.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.Sunday, (04-18-2010) at Pocket Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Dudley officiating. Burial followed at Buffalo Cemetery.
Born November 13, 1921 in Chesterfield County, SC, he was the son of the late Columbus Bright Morris and Annie Laura Adams. He served in the US Army and Merchant Marines during WW II. He was a member of Pocket Presbyterian Church and retired from the City of Sanford as a building Inspector. He was a member of the Kilwinning Lodge #56 AF & AM, Wadesboro, and the Sanford Lion’s Club.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Chewning Morris of the home; three sons, Edmond R. Morris of Tampa, FL, W.H. “Bill” Morris of Linden, William B. Chewning of Wadesboro; daughter, Pat Rorie of Monroe; sisters, Judy Burch of Cheraw, SC, Lois Spears of Bennettsville, SC; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Pocket Presbyterian Church or the Oxford Orphanage.
JAMES FRANKLIN McNEILL
James Franklin McNeill, 80, of Asheboro died Friday, (04-16-2010) at Randolph Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Frank Thacker, Rev. Edsel Caviness, Rev. Nick McNeill, and Rev. Wayne Bryson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. McNeill was a Moore County native, retired from Ramtex after 41 years, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Ervin McNeill, sister, Aldean Routh and parents, Frank and Jessie Hancock McNeill.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Cox of Elizabethtown; sons, Jimmy McNeill of Asheboro, Jerry McNeill of Greensboro; sisters, Mozelle Routh, Ruth Oldham, both of Bennett, Betty Caviness of Burlington; six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to, Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.
REV. BENNETT LEE OWENS
The Rev. Bennett Lee Owens, of Pittsboro, 83, died Thursday (04-15-2010) at his home.
Funeral plans will be announced later. Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral service of Pittsboro.
JOE GLENN CORDER
Joe Glenn Corder of Sophia died Monday, (03-22-2010) at his residence.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, (04-25-2010) at 2 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Lewis officiating.
Survivors include his brother, Johnny Corder of Siler City; two sisters, Alma Jean Wilkerson and Maxie Coley both of Asheboro.
BETTY B. BOWERS
Betty Brown Bowers, 75, Franklinville, died Sunday, (04-18-2010) at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (04-22-2010) at Whites Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bowers was a Randolph County native, a homemaker, and member of Whites Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph William Bowers, parents, Colvin and Ethel Laughlin Brown, and brother, Jimmy Brown.
Survivors include sons, Rick Bowers of High Point, Steve Bowers, Keith Bowers, both of Franklinville, brothers, Irvin Brown, of Asheboro; Ray Brown, J. B. Brown, both of Franklinville; Allen Brown of Randleman and two grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur, and other times, at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Moses Cone Hospital Palliative Care, Office of Fund Development, 1200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401-1020; or to Whites Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2930 Whites Memorial Rd., Franklinville, NC 27248.
