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JIMMY “PAT” LANGLEY
Jimmy “Pat” Langley, 71, of Staley died Wednesday (02-25-2009) at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday (02-28-2009) at Fairview Cemetery in Liberty with Rev. Bob Wachs officiating.
Mr. Langley was the son of Floyd Lee and Carrie (Connor) Langley and a native of Randolph County. He retired from The Chair Company.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie (Hord) Langley; sisters, Martha Langley of Liberty, Faye Whitt of Asheboro; brother, George Langley of Liberty; step-daughter, Connie Kennedy of Liberty; and two step-grandsons.
MAXIE S. GALLIMORE
Maxie Shortridge Gallimore, 67, Staley, died Thursday, (02-26-2009) at her home.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, (03-01-2009) at West Asheboro Church of God with Rev. Matthew Gunter, Rev. Thurman Jenkins, and Rev. Curtis Teague officiating. Burial followed in Staley Cemetery.
Mrs. Gallimore was retired from Ramtex Inc. and a member of West Asheboro Church of God. She was the daughter of Airs and Ruby Shortridge.
Survivors include her husband, Herman Gallimore, of the home; daughter, Cheria Gallimore of Staley; sisters, Naomi Smith, of Jamestown, Mildred Redding of Cedar Falls, Betty Lou Lester of Neosho, MO; brothers, Daniel Shortridge, of Honaker, Va., David Shortridge, of Abingdon, Va., Dennis Shortridge of Franklinville; step daughters, Jeanette Teague, Jessie Martin, both of Siler City, Janice Gallimore of Carolina Beach; step son, Jeff Gallimore, of Durham; one grandson and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to West Asheboro Church of God Missionary Fund, 197 Lewallen Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.
AULDEN “DUSTY” WHITCHER, SR.
Aulden Mathew “Dusty” Whitcher, Sr., 62, of Ramseur died Saturday (02-28-2009) at the VA Hospital in Durham.
Memorials services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday (03-03-2009) at Loflin Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Shook officiating. Military honors were presented by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Whitcher was a native of Cattaragus County, NY, a retired truck driver, and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Wyneita J. Whitcher of the home; daughters, Trudy VanDeWalker of Carthage, Bernita Stoneham of Columbus, PA, Leatrice Parker of Spring Lake, Sylvia Taylor of Franklinville, Deanna Govertson of Roanoke, VA, Wyneita Salyer of Cameron, Amanda Conley of Jacksonville, FL, Allyn Harper of Ramseur; sons, Robert Wright of Asheboro, Donald Wright of Cameron, James Wright, Aulden Whitcher, Jr., both of Franklinville; sisters, Nancy Weatherly of Cuba, NY, Marilyn VanHorn of Denton; brothers, Ted Whichers of Friendship, NY, Todd Whitcher of Smithfield, VA, Timothy Whitcher of Franklinville; 46 grandchildren and 35 great-grand children.
Memorials may be made to: Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204; or to the Asheboro Lions Club, PO Box 57, Asheboro, NC 27204.
LOUISE WOMBLE
Louise Womble, 86, of Greensboro, died Tuesday (02-24-2009) at Moses H. Cone Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday (02-28-2009) at Gees Grove AME Zion Church with Rev. Allen Moore officiating. Entombment followed at Carolina Biblical Garden in Jamestown.
Ms. Womble was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Bennett College, and former resident of New York.
Surviving is a sister, Allean Foxx of Siler City.
EDWARD MASON
Mr. Edward Mason, 62, of Asheboro died Friday (02-27-2009) at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday (03-04-2009) at Harris Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie Mason of the home; children, Eddie Lee Mason, Zena Pandora Mason, Selena Finger, Enasion Alston; mother, Emma Mason of Siler City; siblings, Angelique Foster, Earnestine Mason, Deloris Caldwell, Betty Marie Brown, Tommy Mason, Willie Mason; and twelve grandchildren.
PAUL HARRELL HARRIS
Mr. Paul Harrell Harris, 86, of Snow Camp, passed away at Alamance-Caswell Hospice Home on February 24, 2009. He was a native of Chatham County, and the husband of 61 years to Dorothy Chandler Harris who survives.
Mr. Harris served his country as a US Marine during World War II. He retired as a long distance truck driver of Associated Transport and Leeway Trucking Companies for over 30 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He was known for his gardening throughout the community, and for managing a small farm. Mr. Harris was a devoted member of South Fork Friends Meeting where he was a member of the William Penn Sunday School Class.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four children, Paulette Grumble, husband, Odell; Phyllis Johnson, husband, Ray; Michael Harris, wife, Judi; Patricia Harris; five grandchildren, Matthew and Stefanie Johnson, Megan Grumble, Heather and Josh Harris all of Silk Hope; and sister, Pauline Duncan, husband, Avery of Miller's Creek, NC. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Michael Harris.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. at South Fork Friends Meeting on February 27, 2009 with Ricky Sessoms officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family received family and friends at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home of Siler City on Thursday, February 26, 2009 6-8 p.m. and at other times, they were at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Alamance-Caswell Hospice Home of Burlington or South Fork Friends Cemetery Fund.
RAYMOND C. COX
Raymond Clarence Cox, 92, of 1235 NC Hwy 22 S., Ramseur, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2009 at Parks Crossroads Christian Church, Ramseur with Rev. Randy Kelley, Rev. Richard Gray, Rev. James Turner officiating.Internment followed at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur.
Mr. Cox was a Randolph County native, retired from Acme-McCrary Corporation and also from Pugh Oil Company, and was a member of Parks Cross Roads Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Phillips Cox, son-in-law, David Allen and his grandson, Jason David Allen.
Survivors include daughter, Lala Cox Allen Gibbs and husband, Milburn D. Gibbs, of Siler City; grandson, Jeffrey Allen and granddaughter, Melyssa Allen; step-grandchildren, Raoqi Dulman and husband, Stazi, Rozanna Elsenpeter and husband, Jeffrey; great grandchildren, Hunter Elsenpeter, Grant Elsenpeter and Trent Elsenpeter.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, other times at the home of his daughter, Lala Cox Allen Gibbs, 815 Cliftwood Dr., Siler City.
Arrangements by Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204; or Spence Scholarship, First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.
BOBBY GLENN DOWD
Bobby Glenn Dowd, 75, of NC Hwy 902, Siler City died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Dowd was born May 2, 1933, the son of Ernest F. and Annie (Hart) Dowd. He was a native of Alamance County, a retired lab technician from Pomona Pipe in Gulf. He was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Janie (Oakley) Dowd; two daughters, Lou Ann D. Moore and husband, Charles of Bear Creek, Patty Dowd of Staley; grandchildren, Renee Moore, Joshua Moore, Ethan Moore, Jonathan Hudson; son-in-law, Bobby Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. The funeral was held Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Meroney United Methodist Church, 10568 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek with Rev. Jim Whittaker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Meroney United Methodist Church Van Fund, 10568 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207.
FRANCES TERRY SMITH
Frances Terry Smith, age 72, of 756 Dorsett Road, Siler City died Friday, February 27, 2009 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Mrs. Smith was born January 14, 1937, the daughter of Albert Slocum and Dewey Madonna (Andrews) Terry.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Chatham County and a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Frances loved cooking, canning, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was retired from Acme-McCrary.
She is survived by her husband, John Willard Smith; two daughters, Karen S. Hodge and husband, Jackie of Kernersville, Cindy S. Reid and husband, David of Bear Creek; two sisters, Treva T. Pegram of Siler City, Mary Gertrude Graham and husband, Chip of Ramseur; two brothers, Clyde Terry and wife, Teenie of Spartanburg, SC, Hobert Terry and wife, Iris of Siler City; granddogs, Tiffany and Bailey; many special nieces and nephews.
The family received friends at the family home.
The funeral was held Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. M. Brian Welborne officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
WILLIA MAE SMITH LOVE
Willia Mae Smith Love 84, of Dorsett Road, Siler City died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Siler City, Siler City.
Mrs. Love was born May 7, 1924, the daughter of Willie M. and Gertrude (Johnson) Smith. Mrs. Love was a native of Chatham County, a member of Mt Vernon United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed cooking and working in her flower garden. She also worked at Kellwood Manufacturing. Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her parents, Willie M. and Gertrude Johnson Smith and a brother, Clifford Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome Love; one son, Sammy J. Love of Acworth, GA; one daughter, Denise L. Scott and fiance, Jeff Holder of Siler City; three sisters, Rachel S. Holliday of Snow Camp, Hilda S. Deaton of Durham, Betty S. Brooks and husband, Bob of Siler City; one brother, John Willard Smith of Siler City; grandchildren, Mary Kristen Clark and husband, Isaac, Jennifer Love, Jonathan M. Love, and Dustin Scott.
The family received friends Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral was held Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. M. Brian Welborne, Rev. George Johnson and Lamont Green officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Choir Loft Fund, 3631 Mt Vernon - Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
ROBERT J. SMITH, JR.
Robert J. Smith, Jr. of 1063 Atlantic Avenue, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, Ill. of heart failure.
Bob lived most of his adult life on Mill Road in Oaks, PA and was a life-long member of Green Tree Church of the Brethren. He served in the US Army, stationed in Korea. He was a production manager for the former Synthane Corporation in Oaks before transferring to the plant in Illinois. He retired from Synthane and went into business for himself with Circle Fabrications, where he was involved in specialized washers for the space shuttle. Following retirement from Circle Fabrications, he moved to Leesburg, Florida for 15 years before returning to Illinois in 2007. He loved his Lord, golf, boating, fishing, and playing cards. He also loved to dance and swing his daughters around. He was a joy, but tough. No slack with Dad, chores first, then play. There was always time to play.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patricia C. Smith; two daughters, Rev. Patricia S. Sykes and husband Rev. Mike Sykes of Siler City, Diane Smith of Limerick; sons, Robert J. Smith, III and wife Lisa of Collegeville, Michael Smith, also of Collegeville; along with eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Helen W. Smith, daughter, Melody Smith, and grandson, Bryan M. Sykes.
A service of death and resurrection was held at Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road, Oaks, PA at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, with Rev. David Leiter officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
PHILLIP EUGENE BANET
Phillip Eugene Banet, 69, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Cape Fear Valley Memorial Hospital in Fayetteville of a heart attack and stroke.
Philip was an Army veteran who served in Korea and did two tours of duty in Viet Nam.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey; two step-daughters, Patricia Moore and Deborah Hanson, Deborah's husband Mike, their sons Chris and John. From a previously deceased wife, there were two sons, Charles and Perry, four grandchildren, Rene, Taylor, George and Charles, Jr., four step-daughters with five step-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Phillip's funeral and burial, with full military honors, was at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Officiating at the ceremony were his pastors, Reverend Tripp Harmon of Pittsboro Baptist Church and Reverend Jerry Ward of the Church of the Nazarene, where Phillip and Audrey were married.
Phillip became a Christian late in life, but spent all his life doing what Christians do. He was always loving, helping, giving, and never counting the cost. He always found something good to say about everyone, no matter who they were or what they did. He often wondered what his purpose in life was. We found out at the hospital and funeral when so many people came by to tell us what a great influence he had been in their life. They told how he had let them live in his home until they got back on their feet, how he had given them money, found them jobs, carried them back and forth to work, how he had put their teen back on the right path. So many young people told us he was no kin but they called him granddad or papa because he had been one to them. The stories went on and on. He is missed by many. His legacy is Blessed Assurance.
EVELYN PEELE EDWARDS
Mrs. Evelyn Peele Edwards, 81, formerly of Lewiston-Woodville, NC, died peacefully in her home at the Haven in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC, on March 1, 2009.
Evelyn was born in Lewiston on June 8, 1927, to the late John and Layla McClenny Peele. She attended Meredith College in Raleigh, later graduated from East Carolina Teachers College, and then began a lengthy and rewarding teaching career. Mrs. Edwards taught for 28+ years in Bertie County, touching the lives of hundreds of children in this community. Every child that had her as a teacher, including her two sons and a daughter, was the better for it. Not only were academic lessons taught in her classroom, but also lessons about compassion, integrity, and responsibility. After retirement, she spent much of her time involved in her favorite pastimes of gardening, antiquing, and cooking delightful meals and goodies for her family.
Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother, loving her husband, children, and grandchildren intensely, and always endeavored to put her family ahead of herself. As her mental faculties diminished, her warm, encouraging, sweet spirit increased. How wonderful to know that God blessed her with His joy in spite of her illness. Even to her last breath, Evelyn gave love and encouragement to those around her.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy (Dot) Peele, of Blue Bell, PA; three children, Richard Edwards and wife, Andrea, of Raleigh, Bob Edwards and wife, Laney, of Davidson, Belinda E. Sellers and husband, Art, of Pittsboro, NC; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (C.H.), to whom she was married for 56 years, and her younger sister, Shirley Peele Patrick.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in Hoggard Memorial Cemetery, Lewiston-Woodville, led by Rev. Bill Grisham of First Baptist Church, Rocky Mount. Following the service, family and friends will gather in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, Lewiston.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to your charity of choice.
Walker Funeral Home, Windsor, is assisting the Edwards family.
