Joseph “Joe” Long, Jr.

THOMASVILLE – Mr. Joseph Howard “Joe” Long, Jr. 82, a resident of Liberty Wood Nursing Center and formerly of 573 Ed Sink Road, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the nursing home. He was born in Davidson County, June 22, 1927, a son of Joseph Howard Long Sr. and Lottie Hansel Long and was a lifelong resident of Davidson County. He was a graduate of Pilot School and attended Ashmore Business College. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and later served as a Major in the NC National Guard. He was a former radio announcer for WTNC Radio Station in Thomasville and was also a former employee of Perkins Pontiac and Thomasville Medical Center. He was a member of Heidelberg United Church of Christ and a former member of the Thomasville Jaycees and the Thomasville Lions Club. He was also a former little league football coach at Pilot School. On August 17, 1969, he was married to Edna Pritchett who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey Wayne Sink and Jerry Thomas Sink and his wife Wanda, both of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Crystal Sink Wisdom and her husband Jake, Scottie Simmons, and Shawne Simmons and his wife Melissa; five great-grandchildren; and two uncles, Earl Hansel of Winter Haven, FL and Ralph Hansel of Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Scott Simmons and by a brother, Jack Long. A graveside service with military rites will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor David Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. and other times at the residence. The body will remain at the funeral home until the hour of service. The family would like to thank the staff of Liberty Wood Nursing Center for their kindness and care for Joe. Online condolences may be made to the Long family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Sallie Gallimore

THOMASVILLE – Sallie Lambeth Gallimore, 102, of 1112 Trinity Street, Thomasville, died peacefully at Hospice Home in High Point on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, surrounded by her family.

One of nine children of the late Elzie and Maggie Grubb Lambeth, Sallie was born in Denton on March 7, 1908. Her mother Maggie, along with her twin sister Allie Hill Grubb, was recorded in the 1988 Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest set of living twins. The twins, Sallie’s mother and aunt, both lived to be 106.

Sallie married Lytle Gallimore in 1924 and moved to Thomasville. Her husband predeceased her in 1970. Sallie was a homemaker and mother during her early years. At the age of 57, she started her working career at the Carolina Underwear Company, where she remained until she was 85 years old.

Sallie was a woman of deep spiritual faith and devoted member of Walter’s Grove Baptist Church in Denton. Her favorite book was the Bible which she read daily.

The name she became best known as “Mama Sallie” truly defined her loving nature. She was a gift from God, one we will treasure in our hearts forever.

Sallie is survived by two sisters, Hazel Briles and Magaline Lambeth of Denton; two children, Caroleen Westmoreland and David Baxter Gallimore of Thomasville and a foster daughter, Elizabeth Myers of Thomasville. Survivors also include five grandchildren, Danny Gallimore and wife Lynne of Haw River, Bonnie Gallimore Broadwater and husband Thomas of High Point; Mark Gallimore and wife Carolyn, Terry Brooks and Sherri Hill of Thomasville, and two foster grandchildren, Ted Pierce and wife Misty of Thomasville and Heidi Myers of Raleigh. There are also nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 14, 2010, at 2 p.m. in J.C. Green & Sons Chapel conducted by Dr. Jeremy Simpson and Rev. Chuck Garner. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 13th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the care, comfort and love expressed by the staff at Hospice Home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.

On-line condolences may be sent to the Gallimore family at ww.jcgreenandsons.com.

Daisie M. Witt

HIGH POINT – Daisie M. Witt, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with Rev. Tim Hicks officiating.

Daisie was born on July 4, 1937, in Rock, VA, the daughter of Willie S. and Katherine R. Harrison Witt. She was a lady of deep Christian faith and a member of Gospel Light Baptist in Walkertown. She enjoyed gardening and was a loving mother and grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her loving family.

Daisie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Beavers, son Raymond Beavers and daughter, Alma Beavers and grandson, Phillip Souders. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children; Tommy Beavers, Betty Souders, Edith Alligood, Tony Beavers; fifteen grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.

Memorials may be made to the Gospel Light Baptist Church Bus Ministry, PO Box 38, Walkertown, NC 27051.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon till service time on Saturday.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.

Rachel Martin

LEXINGTON – Mrs. Rachel Louise Martin, 62, of White Street died March 9, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Lexington. Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Service.

Jessie Fisher

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Jessie Ruth Wright Sparks Fisher, 70, of Kim Drive died March 11, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Trulite Baptist Church, 4001 Trulite Church Road. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Cumby Family Funeral Service is assisting the family.

CarVette LaVon McManus

ARCHDALE – Ms. CarVette LaVon McManus, 48, of 506 Brookwood Circle departed this life after a brief illness on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her residence. “Corvette” or “Vette”, as family and friends knew her, was born in High Point on August 30, 1961, daughter of Carl Van McManus and the late JoAnn Myers McManus. She attended the Guilford County Public Schools and was a graduate of T. Wingate Andrews, Class of l979. She was employed with the Golden Coral Restaurant in High Point where she was a greeter and cashier. She was known for her outgoing personality and friendly smile. In addition to her mother, her maternal grandparents, James and Mary Myers, and paternal grandmother, Annie Mary McManus preceded her in death.

Surviving to cherish precious memories include her father, Carl Van McManus of High Point; paternal grandfather, J. T. Miller of Atlantic City, NJ; two sisters, Daphine McManus of High Point and Dameka Hilton of Wadesboro; two special nieces, Emory McManus and Denasia McLean; special great niece, Emari McManus; special nephew, Denarius Hilton; three aunts, Claudene (Joe) Rice-Huntley of Greensboro, Zara Miller of Trenton, NJ and Yvonne Roberts of Willingboro, NJ; two uncles, Rev. Thomas L. (Brenda) Myers of High Point and Lawrence F. (Mercedes) Myers of Florida; very special friend, William Hendrix; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 903. E. Kearns Street with the Rev. Thomas L. Myers, eulogist. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the church and other times at 929B South Road. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.

People’s Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Jewell Embler

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Jewell Nancy Embler, 75, of Old Embler Road died March 10, 2010, at her residence.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Community Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville.

Ella L. Marshall

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Ella Leona Young Marshall, age 85, died March 10, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Marshall was born July 24, 1924, in Caswell county, NC to George Robert and Leona Elizabeth Hall Young. She had been a resident of High Point most of her life and was a homemaker. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. On Feb. 14, 1941, she married Ernest E. Marshall who preceded her in death on April 12, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Marshall in 1959.

Surviving are two daughters: Vickie E. Marshall Montgomery and husband Timothy of Archdale and Delenial “Lindy” M. Mishoe and husband Kevin of High Point. There are three grandchildren; Scott and Jason Montgomery and Garrick Lewis and six great-grandchildren; Meredith Huebner, Kimberly, Harry, and Kaitlin Montgomery and Gavyn and Ella Lewis. Mrs. Marshall is also survived by one brother and four sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Sechrest Funeral Chapel on E. Lexington Avenue with Reverend Mark Loy officiating. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Please offer condolences to the family at www.sechrestfunerals.com.

Ray Grant

ARCHDALE – Denver Ray Grant, 70, resident of 6039 Sunset View Drive, Archdale, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at his residence.

He was born on December 19, 1939, in Swain County, a son of the late Johnie and Cora Dehart Grant. He had been a resident of the Archdale vicinity for several years and was a retired employee of Estes Freight Lines. Mr. Grant enjoyed reading and playing games on his computer. He attended Landmark Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Grant was preceded in death by three brothers, Waitsel Grant, John T. Grant and Willard (Bill) Grant.

Surviving is his wife, Dorothy English Grant of the residence. Two daughters, Mary Gonteski and husband, Ronnie of Trinity and Connie Heath and husband, Barry of High Point. Three grandchildren, Marie Heath, James Ray (J.R.) Heath and Donna Kay Heath. One great-granddaughter, Serenity Gainey. Two brothers, Dillard Grant and wife, Iva of Waynesville and Odell Grant and wife, Jean of Bryson City. Three sisters, Hazel Lindsey of Cherokee, Lynn Gibson of Archdale and Helen Dills of Trinity.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Landmark Baptist Church with Reverend Amos Mashburn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is in charge of arrangements.

Victoria Speciale

HIGH POINT – Victoria Ann Speciale, 59, died March 11, 2010, at her home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Louise Southern

HIGH POINT – Louise Southern, 93, of High Point, NC, died of complications from pneumonia on March 10, 2010, at Triad Care and Rehabilitation Center in High Point.

A lifelong resident of High Point, Miss Southern was born on May 9, 1916, and graduated from High Point High School in 1933. She worked for more than 50 years as the office manager at Dutch Laundry. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church for her entire life serving as a Sunday school teacher, newsletter editor, circle member, and charter member of the KnitWits, a group that knits prayer shawls for those in need. She was a part of many volunteer organizations including the one that knits baby caps for newborns at High Point Regional Hospital. Her creativity and prodigious output in the area of knitting and crocheting everything from baby caps to stockings to Afghans was legendary among her friends as was her talent for needlepoint, cross-stitch, and ceramics. She treasured her time with her family and delighted in her trips to Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Charleston for visits with her nieces. Well into her 90’s, she remained a stalwart fan of the Atlanta Braves and the UNC Tar Heels and enjoyed regular trips to breakfast and to the Dog House with her admiring circle of friends.

She is survived by her brother, Carson Southern, and her sister-in-law, Mary Southern of High Point as well as nieces and nephews: Mary Jo Southern of Miami, FL; Linda Southern of Atlanta, GA; Martha Stamitoles of Pensacola, FL; James Southern of Asheboro, NC; Edward White of Greensboro, NC; and Thomas White of Monrovia, IND.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Louise Southern will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends at the church following services.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the Louise Southern fund at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1401 Heathcliff Road, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Mickey LeCroy

LEXINGTON – Charles “Mickey” Michael LeCroy, 71, died March 10, 2010.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Lexington.

Arrangements by Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Talmadge “Tom” James

WINSTON-SALEM – Talmadge Gray “Tom” James, 84, of Willard Road died March 11, 2010, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Friedland Moravian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, Wallburg.