Siegfried Wallner Jr.

HICKORY – Siegfried (Jon) Wallner, Jr., age 86 of Hickory, NC and formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday January 10, 2009, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. He was born July 27, 1923, in Pulaski, VA, and was the son of the late Siegfried and Marcia Delores (Jarratt) Wallner. He grew up in Jacksonville, Texas where he was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout Badge. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1949 (where he was known as “Tex”) with a B.A. degree in textiles. On June 27, 1950, he married Stella Dalton Wallner at Christ Episcopal Church in Pulaski, VA. Jon had an extensive career in the hosiery industry: Glen Raven Knitting Mills, Glen Raven, NC; Virginia Maid Hosiery Mills in Pulaski, VA; and Davenport Hosiery Mills in Chattanooga, TN. He was president of Magnet Mills in Clinton, TN where he was a lay leader in St. Albans’s Episcopal Church, chairman of the board and president of the Anderson County Community Chest and president of the Clinton Civitan Club. From Clinton he went to Indian Head Hosiery Mills in Paducah, KY; Kayser Roth in Burlington, NC and finished the last 17 years of his career with Adams-Millis Corporation in High Point, NC. He spent his retirement years in High Point, NC, Winston-Salem, NC; Statesville, NC and Hickory, NC. He is survived by one son, Jon Thomas Wallner and his wife Kate of Greensboro, NC; two daughters, Marcia Dee Pencola and her husband Michael of Hickory, and Celeste Sabel of Montgomery, AL; Also survived by seven grandchildren; Marcia Helene Sabel, Samuel Sabel and his wife Heather, Joshua Pencola, Chelsea Dee Pencola Gelardi, Carley Sarah Pencola, Katherine Adams Wallner and Elizabeth Dalton Wallner, great-grandson, Sebastian Judah Sabel-Sowers and great-granddaughter Sophia Grace Gelardi. Also surviving Jon is his beloved Maltese companion, Sophie Mae. John, along with his wife Stella of 57 years, developed several long-term friendships in the many places they lived. His lifetime passion was golf, watching and attending North Carolina State football and basketball games, working on projects around the house and visiting the mountains and beaches. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Dalton Wallner; parents, Siegfried and Marcia Delores (Jarratt) Wallner; and brother, Jack Devereaux Wallner. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Moulden officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. funeral time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.

Neal Pierce

COLFAX – Mr. Neal Monroe Pierce, 88, former resident of 409 Forestdale Dr. Jamestown and currently of River Landing died Tuesday morning in the High Point Regional Hospital following declining health of 7 months.

Mr. Pierce was born July l5, l92l, in Guilford County a son of Gurney and Bessie Sawyer Pierce. He had been a resident of High Point and Jamestown most of his life and was retired from Adams Millis Inc. and Mac Panel Inc. Mr. Pierce was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member a High Point

Friends Meeting and the Brotherhood Class where he was former President. Mr. Pierce had served on various committees of High Point Friends Meeting. On Dec. 2l, l946, he was married to Frances Jones who preceded him in death on Dec. l, 2004.

Surviving are 2 sons; Mark Pierce and wife Kathryn of Graham and Clark Pierce and wife Carol of High Point; 2 grandsons; Jason Pierce of Greensboro and Jonathan Pierce of High Point.

Funeral Services will be conducted Friday morning at ll:00 a.m. in the High Point Friends Meeting by Pastor Kelly Kellum and Pastor Billy Britt. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the Cumby Family Funeral Service on Eastchester Dr.

Memorials may be directed to High Point Friends Meeting, 800 Quaker Lane, High Point, N.C. 27262.

Online condolences maybe sent to www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Dorothy R. Summers

LEXINGTON – Dorothy Roseberry Summers, 86, of Brookstone Retirement Center died Janaury 11, 2010, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Peter Lea

LEXINGTON – Peter Stokes Lea, 90, former resident of Waterway Drive died January 11, 2010, at Lexington Health Care.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

Virginia Hustrulid

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Virginia Lee Bradshaw Hustrulid, 87, a resident of River Landing at Sandy Ridge died on Friday January 8, 2010, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Jenny was born March 26, 1922, in Bluefield, WV, a daughter of Aubrey Oakley and Lottie Davis Bradshaw. She attended Bluefield public schools and Bluefield Business College.

On June 1, 1944, she married Clarence Arnel Hustrulid, Sr. in a military wedding at Fort Benning, GA. Following World War II, they lived in South Dakota, New Jersey and Georgia before moving to High Point in 1953.

Jenny was a devoted homemaker, loving grandmother, competitive golfer, avid bridge player and friend to many. She enjoyed her work with the Hospital Grey Ladies, Red Cross Bloodmobile, Junior Woman’s Club and as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader. Jenny was a member of the Wake Robin Garden Club, High Point Country Club and High Point Literary League. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a member at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Clara and her brothers, Aubrey Oakley Bradshaw, Jr., Davis, Jack and Dan. In 1999 her husband Clarence died after 54 years of marriage.

Jenny is survived by her son, Clarence A. “Corky” Hustrulid, Jr. and wife Judy of High Point; daughter, Jane Hustrulid of Charlotte; grandson, Tyler Davis Hustrulid of High Point, granddaughter Anna H. Jarrell and husband Jesse of Wilmington and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A cryptside service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum conducted by the Reverend Richard Howle. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at River Landing at Sandy Ridge with Reverend Richard Howle officiating.

Mrs. Hustrulid will remain at Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 East Lexington Ave. where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be given in memory of Virginia B. Hustrulid to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1401-B Old Mill circle, 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or to River Landing at Sandy Ridge, 1575 John Knox Dr., Colfax, NC 27235.

The family would like to give thanks to the ICU staff on the 4th floor of the North Tower at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for the care and compassion shown and given to Virginia.

Online condolences can be made at www.mem.com.

Timothy Garfield Jackson

HIGH POINT – Timothy Garfield Jackson, 92 years old, of High Point, NC took the hand of God on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, after an extended illness. He was born in Thomasville, NC on September 27, 1917, the son of Mason and Edna Reid Jackson where he matriculated from Church Street School and attended Elizabeth City State University after serving in the US Army during World War II. Tim loved the Lord and served faithfully as an officer and member of various ministries throughout his lifetime at Central United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC until his health prevented him from attending. He had a long and fulfilling career of over 40 years with the US Postal Service and retired in 1989. Tim was a member and officer of the Patrician Club. Through this affiliation, he dedicated his time and talents in support of various community service activities that improved the lives of African Americans in High Point and the surrounding community for over 60 years. Tim was a devoted husband to wife Betty, father to Jackie and PaPa to his grandsons Tim and Tyler Whitaker and showered them with his generosity of love, wisdom and spirit. Surviving to morn his loss is his wife Betty Leach Jackson of the home, daughter Jackie Whitaker of Fort Washington, MD, grandsons Timothy Whitaker of Fort Washington, MD and Tyler Whitaker of Ann Arbor, MI, nephews Donnie Dunovant of Winston Salem, Pazel Jackson Jr. of Brooklyn, NY, John Jackson of Culver City, CA and Ernie Lawson of Montclair, NJ, watch care angels, Loretta Poole, Willie Ann Poole, Mary Nesbit, Tera Oliver and Kim Rorie, and extended family and friends. His parents, brothers Pazel Jackson Sr., Daniel Jackson, Mason Jackson, Jr. and sisters Rubye Jackson Lawson, Corneilia Jackson Hardie, and Geneva Jackson Baker preceded him in death.

Visitation and Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church 115 James Ave. Thomasville, NC with Pastor Faye Herbin as Eulogist. Internment will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park in High Point. Memorials in Tim’s honor may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262, and Meals on Wheels of Guilford, P.O. Box 21993, Greensboro, NC 27420. Final arrangements are entrusted to SE Thomas Funeral Service, 110 Highland Ave, Thomasville, NC 27361.

Eugene Wood

TRINITY – Mr. Eugene Wood, 84, died Sunday, January 10, 2010, at GrayBrier Nursing & Retirement Center.

Mr. Wood was born Sept. 20, 1925, in York County, SC, a son of Della Barnett. He was a resident of the High Point and Trinity communities for more than 60 years, and a retiree of Davis Milling Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lillie Mae Robinson; parents; five sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include one daughter, Janie Taylor of Capitol Heights, Md.; four grandchildren, Della Woods of Harrisburg, Penn., Henry Woods of Capitol Heights, Md., Tracy Glasgow and Melvin Glasgow, both of Richmond, Va.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister-in-law, Unzzie Boyd of High Point; devoted nieces, Annie Archie and Ola Mae Campbell of High Point, and Hazel McClure of Winston Salem; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will conducted 2:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 15, 2010, at the chapel of Haizlip Funeral Home, 206 Fourth St., with Rev. Ron Evans officiating. Family visitation will be at the funeral chapel Friday, 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.haizlipfuneralhome.com.

Johnny Mabe

KERNERSVILLE – Johnny Edward Mabe, 57, died January 11, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hayworth Miller Funeral Home, Kernersville Chapel.

Irene Cook Lamb

ARCHDALE – Mrs. Irene Cook Lamb died January 12, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Jerry Randall Grubbs

HIGH POINT – Jerry Randall Grubbs, 71, died January 4, 2010, at his home.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Norman Stephens Jr.

WINSTON-SALEM – Norman “Chuck” G. Stephens Jr., 52, of New Castle Drive died Janaury 9, 2010, at his home.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel, Winston-Salem.

K.Henry York

RANDLEMAN – King Henry York, 72, died January 10, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Woodrow “Woodie” Albright

HIGH POINT – Mr. Woodrow “Woodie” Wilson Albright, 81, of High Point passed away on January 11, 2010, at Hospice Home at High Point. Mr. Albright was born January 13, 1928, in High Point to Troy and Dolly Foust Albright. He was retired from the United States Army after 28 years of service which included tours of duty in Korea, Viet-Nam and Germany. Following his retirement from the service Mr. Albright was appointed as a Guilford County Magistrate and served in that capacity until his retirement. Woodie proudly spent his career in the service of his country and state.

In 1948 Mr. Albright married Doris Lee Smith, who preceded him in death after 42 years of marriage. Also preceding him in death was a daughter, Vickie Albright Mayes. Surviving from his first marriage are a son, Terry Lee Albright and wife, Genell of Jamestown, Toni Albright Wright Thomasville and Doris Rae Albright of High Point, grandchildren, Terry and Melody Albright, April Wright, Dale Hopkins and wife, Tammy, Julia Mayes and John Ryan Albright, great-grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Keyona, Elijah, Ashley and Melissa.

On December 15, 1995, Mr. Albright married Betty Saunders who survives of the residence. Also surviving are step-daughters, Charlene Bulla and husband, Kelyn and Bonnie Garris, step-grandchildren, Justin, Cory and Eric Jacobs, Ariel Pierce and Larinda Self and husband, Adam and a step-great-grandchild, Haven Nicole Self.

Woodie enjoyed traveling and dancing. He also loved golf and watching wrestling. His grandchildren were the light of his life and he was a wonderful grandfather. He was much loved and will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jobe, Dr. Stoneking and Dr. McGuin for their excellent care provided over the past few years. They would also like to thank the wonderful people at Hospice Home at High Point for their kindness during this time.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Floral Garden Memorial Park by Reverend Jeff Moran. A visitation will be from 6 until 8: 00 p.m. Wednesday at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262 or the the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27407. Online condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Nadine Stroud

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Nadine Sizemore Stroud of High Point died Monday, January 11th, 2010, at the age of 83.

Mrs. Stroud was born October 16th, 1926, in Guilford County and was a resident of this area all her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She committed her life to her family and shared her love unconditionally. She believed that her life was blessed when she married her husband, Gurney Lee (G.L.) Stroud Jr. in 1946. Together they created the home she never had, raised their children to be successful adults and committed their lives to their church and community. Nadine loved to dance with G.L., read books and take long walks on the beach. She was a fine seamstress and loved to play a round of golf. She had a gift when it came to rocking a grandchild to sleep. Her wit was sharp and she would not hesitate to tell you what she thought. In a word, she was feisty. She will be missed and always loved.

In addition to her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, she is survived by two sons, Sparky Stroud and Larry Stroud and wife Robin; a daughter, Dawn Bryant and husband Steve; four grandchildren, Travis Stroud and wife Amy, Katie Bryant, Kelly Bryant and Brittany Wheeles and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Jake Stroud. She was preceded in death by her son, Barry Stroud and her mother, Bessie Sizemore.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church with Dr. Perry Miller and Rev. Carol Carkin officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Memorials may be directed to Christ United Methodist Church, 1300 N. College Dr. High Point NC 27262. On-line condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.