ATLANTA – Gilbert F. Hendrix, 69, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Hospice Atlanta. He was born in High Point on June 28, 1940.
Gil was a long time resident of Atlanta, GA. During his lifetime, he had a wide variety of accomplishments. Gil was a commercial pilot and also taught in two ground aviation schools as well as being the southeastern manager for Cessna Aircraft. In addition to his love of flying, he was also an avid boater, having a houseboat on Lake Lanier.
He is survived at the home by Suzanne McClain, one daughter Natalie Hendrix Pope of High Point, two grandchildren Ashley Snyder and her husband John of Lexington and Joseph Beaver of High Point, two great-grandsons Ethan and Graylin Snyder, and two brothers Terry Hendrix of Atlanta, GA and Allen Hendrix of High Point.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 2066 Deep River Rd., High Point. A graveside service will be at Floral Gardens at 3:00 p.m. The family will be at the home of Allen Hendrix after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
The world will be a dimmer place without him and his love will stay with us always.
Danny Ledford Sr.
LEXINGTON – Danny David Ledford, Sr., 62, of Arrington Drive died January 13, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Near Calvary Feewill Baptist Church. Visitaiton will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville, is assisting the family.
Autmon “Andy” Pope
THOMASVILLE – Mr. Autmon “Andy” Candler Pope, 83, a resident of Midway School Rd. died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Britthaven of Davidson. He was born on September 25, 1926, in Davidson County to Lindley C. Pope and Martha Ann Sapp Pope. He retired from Adams Millis and worked for 28 years with Slane Hosiery. He was a US Army veteran having served during World War II in the Phillipines and was a member of Hasty Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Pope and a sister, Laler Bennett.
On May 22, 1948, he married Mary Vernell Sowers, who survives of the home; also surviving in addition to his wife of 61 years are daughters, Mickey Freeman and husband Sammie and Judy Forester and husband Earl, all of Thomasville, and Rita Briscoe and husband Joe of Clemmons; brother, Luther Pope and wife Ola Mae of Trinity; sisters, Ila Mae Leonard and Edna Freeman, both of Thomasville; grandchildren, Stephen Freeman and wife Bridgette, Brian Freeman and wife Stacie, Amber Gathings and husband Chad, and Shane Forester and wife Michele; great-grandchildren, Colby and Hayden Gathings; and canine child, Bandit.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Hasty Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Beane officiating. Interment will follow in Zion UCC cemetery. Mr. Pope will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr. Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Stacey Griffith
TRINITY – Mrs. Stacey English Skeen Griffith, 77, former resident of 229 Beard Avenue, Archdale died Wednesday morning in the Gray Brier Nursing and Retirement Center.
Mrs. Griffith was born October 12, 1932, in Guilford County, a daughter of William D. and Sally Crowson English. She had been a resident of Archdale most of her life and was retired from the Guilford County Department of Social Services. Mrs. Griffith was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was member of the Archdale United Methodist Church.
She was married to Joseph Thomas Skeen Jr. and Bob Griffith both who preceded her in death.
Surviving are 1 daughter; Mrs. Vickie Butler Morris and husband Gary of High Point and 1 Son; Stephen T. Skeen and wife Karmen of High Point; 2 grandchildren; Todd Butler of Charlotte and Candice Skeen of High Point.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Services in Archdale by the Reverend Harold D. Shives. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Archdale United Methodist Church, ll543 S. Main Archdale, NC 27263.
Online condolences may be sent to www.cumbyfuneral.com.
Nora Belle Borders Bennett
HIGH POINT – Nora Belle Borders Bennett, 76 died Tuesday at Maryfield at Pennybyrn. Born July 10, 1933, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Mrs. Bennett is a daughter of the late Clanda Borders and Doris Turner Borders Dudley. She is a former member of the First Baptist Church of Eden where she sang in the choir. While in Rockingham County Mrs. Bennett enjoyed being a volunteer for child literacy. She retired from Dupont Corp. and later worked in the medical records department of Moses Cone Hospital. Mrs. Bennett was a member of the First Baptist Church of High Point. She enjoyed spending time at the beach.
Mrs. Bennett is survived by four children; David Franklin Bennett and wife Carolyn of Greensboro, Carolyn Cudd and husband Robert of Whitsett, Nora Kathryn Sealy and husband John of Stokesdale, Donna Cox and husband Steve of High Point, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Mary Evelyn Harrison of South Boston, VA and a brother Billy Wayne Dudley of Rocky Mount, VA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bennett will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of High Point with the Reverend Dr. Tim Cannon and the Reverend Bruce Hartgrove officiating. The family will greet friends in the Gathering Area of the church one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery in Callaway, VA.
The family would like to thank the staff on all three shifts at Congdon House, the Sisters and volunteers at Maryfield at Pennybyrn for all the care, love and compassion shown to Mrs. Bennett and the family. The family requests that memorials be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
Ruby Jarrett Mazoo
LEXINGTON – Mrs. Ruby Lorene Chappell Jarrett Mazoo, 83, of Brookstone Nursing Center died January 13, 2010, at the nursing center.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
Piedmont Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pamela Whitaker
HIGH POINT – Pamela Whitaker died January 13, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Irene Lamb
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Irene Cook Lamb, 84, of High Point, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.
Born August 1, 1925, in Guilford County, she was the daughter to the late Robert and Roxie Gerringer Cook. She was a member of Allendale Baptist Church, and was retired from Brayton International. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. On November 25, 1959, she was married to Joseph “Pete” Lamb who survives of the home.
Also surviving are two children, Judy Mallory Wilson and husband, Homer, of Archdale, and Gary Wayne Moore and best friend, Gerri Pearman, of High Point; a sister, Beulah Mabe, of Archdale; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday at Allendale Baptist Church officiated by Rev. David Younger. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 until 8 at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Baldos Deaton Jr.
LEXINGTON – Baldos F. Deaton, Jr. died November 19, 2009, at High Point Regional Health System.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Thomasville. Visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville, is assisting the family.
Rhonda Green
KERNERSVILLE – Ms. Rhonda Green, 38, died January 13, 2010, at her residence.
Professional arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service, Inc.
Agnes Todd
TRINITY – Mrs. Agnes Long Todd, 71, of Pierce Lane died January 13, 2010, at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Sherry Boone
LEXINGTON – Sherry Burkett Boone, 48, of Pinnix Dirve died January 12, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Tyro United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Charles Wagner Jr.
THOMASVILLE – Charles Gudger Wagner, Jr., 77, of Joe Moore Road died January 12, 2010, at Thomasville Medical Center.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. No formal visitation will be held.
Emma Payton
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Emma C. Henderson Payton, 69, formerly of Thomasville, died January 5, 2010, in California.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday in Richmond, CA.
Courtesy fo Haizlip Funeral Home.
Mary Peacock
DENTON – Mary Lucille Little Peacock, 100, died January 12, 2010.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, Denton. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Asa Johnson Sr.
ASHEBORO – Asa Luke Thomas Johnson, Sr., 82, died January 13, 2010.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
Annie Medley
THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Annie “Granny” Medley, 90, of Doak Street died January 13, 2010, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 30 minutes before the service at the church.
S.E. Thomas Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Allen
THOMASVILLE – Henry Allen, 79, of Moore Street died January 13, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington.
Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 30 minutes before the funeral service at the church.
S.E. Thomas Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
John Farmer
KERNERSVILLE – John David Farmer, 40, died January 12, 2010.
Arrangements are in complete. Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Farmer family.
Catharine Smith
THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Catharine Beacham Smith, 99, of Piedmont Corssing Retirement Community died january 13, 2010, at her residence.
Memorial service will be held at a later date at Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community.
Fredrick “Fred” Farmer
WINSTON-SALEM – Fredrick C. “Fred” Farmer, 79, died January 8, 2010.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at College Park Baptist Church. Visitation will be held after the service in the Smith hall.
Vernie Jenkins
THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Vernie Rea Buff Jenkins, ‘Nanny,’ 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2010, at Britthaven of Davidson County Nursing Center. She was born August 8, 1920, in Burke County, N.C., a daughter of Major A. Buff and Mae Williams Buff.
Mrs. Jenkins devoted her life and energy to the love and service of her family and church. Her strong faith and passion for life fueled her enjoyment of many pursuits. Mrs. Jenkins, an avid reader, found great pleasure in gardening, sewing and cooking.
A retired employee of Thomas Manufacturing in Thomasville, Mrs. Jenkins was also formerly employed with Fasco, Inc. of Shelby and Shadowline, Inc. of Morganton. She had been a resident of Thomasville since 1977. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Ladies Aid, FISH Group, Mary Abbott Sunday School Class, and the Kitchen Committee. Also, she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher.
In addition to her parents and nine siblings, she was preceded in death by a son, Alston ‘Peanut’ Jenkins. She was married to Glen E. Jenkins, who died October 8, 1977.
Surviving are a son, Foster T. Jenkins and wife Nancy B. Jenkins of Trinity; a sister, Azalie Leonard of Morganton; brothers, Melvin Buff of Charlotte and Haskel Buff of Morganton; five grandchildren, Theresa Smiley and husband, Richard of Winston Salem, Lynn Driggers and husband Tim of Thomasville, Thomas Jenkins and wife Kay of Trinity, Leslie Mack and Jason Jenkins of Las Vegas, Nevada; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittany Johnson of Winston Salem, Taylor Cole of Thomasville, Damon Jenkins and Kyle Jenkins of Trinity and Devan Mack, Alexander Mack and Lauren Mack of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Thomasville, with Rev. Bynum D. Orr and Rev. J.H. Lambeth officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Burkemont Baptist Church Cemetery in Morganton, N.C. Mrs. Jenkins will remain at J.C. Green & Sons funeral home until the service hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.
The family request memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, 8 Cramer Street, Thomasville, N.C. 27360 or to Hospice of Davidson County, 202 Hospice Way, Lexington, N.C. 27292.
On line Condolences may be sent to the Jenkins family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
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