Thomas Ray Collins Jr.

GREENSBORO – Thomas Ray Collins, Jr., age 70, died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Adams Farm Living and Rehab Center in Jamestown.

He was born October 21, 1939, in Conway, SC, a son to the late Thomas Ray Collins, Sr. and Lodie Lewis Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. He was employed for many years with Liberty Life Insurance Company. He also was an independent contract courier until he retired in June of 2009.

Surviving are his four children Karen Helms of Archdale, Lisa Wilson and husband Rob of Thomasville, Thomas Brian Collins of Archdale, and Sharon Hunt and husband Gordon of Atlanta, Ga; three sisters Glenda C. Chapman and husband Bob of Poolesville, MD, Carol Buck of Clovis, CA, Theresa Tehrani of Pensacola, FL; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. Burial will be at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

JoAnn Wilson

DENTON – Mrs. JoAnn Potts Wilson, 73, of NC Hwy #8, died February 7, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Clear Springs United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Briggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Verda Crouse

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Verda Lohr Crouse, 96, a resident of E. Holly Grove Road, died Sunday evening, February 7, 2010, at her residence. She was born December 31, 1913, in Davidson County, a daughter of Fred and Fannie Lohr. She was Homemaker and a faithful member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church and the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class, where she served as secretary for sixty-eight years.

On May 20, 1933, she was married to Everett C. Crouse, who died September 17, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her son, Billy Rayvon Crouse on August 29, 2007.

Surviving are her daughter, Margaret Bray of Sylva; a daughter-in-law, Glenda Crouse of Thomasville; special friend and caregiver Helen Locklear; granddaughters, Laurie Bicknell, Joyce Cecil and Cindy Crouse; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice Coley of Thomasville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church with Rev. E. Keith Carroll and Rev. Carroll Upton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Crouse will remain at the J.C. Green & Son Funeral Home until taken to the church thirty minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home.

The family request memorials be directed to Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, 222 Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville, N.C. 27360 or to Hospice of Davidson County, 202 Hospice Lane, Lexington, N.C. 27292.

On-line condolences may be sent to the Crouse family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Wendell Orr

GREENSBORO – Mr. Wendell Scott Orr, age 40, passed away February 3, 2010, in Lexington, NC.

A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday February 12, at George Brothers Funeral Service in Greensboro, NC. Burial will follow 2:00 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Wendell is survived by his daughters Stephanie and Sydney Orr both of Lexington. Also surviving is a brother Randal Orr and family of Raleigh, NC.

The family will receive friends 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday at George Brothers Funeral Service.

Mary L. Byerly

ASHEBORO – Mrs. Mary Altha Luther Byerly, 83, died February 8, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

William R. Keesee III

HIGH POINT – William “KeeWee” Riley Keesee, III, 48, of High Point, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

He was born on May 3, 1962, a son of David Deason Keesee and Betty Jo Peake Keesee, in Bluefield, West Virginia. He had been employed with McEwen Lumber for twelve years as a driver. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, whether it was watching football or a NASCAR race. For those of you who were fortunate to have known him, you know that he was an incredible man. KeeWee had a smile that would brighten anyone’s day.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Jo Keesee of Bluefield, West Virginia, Uncle, Sam Coeburn and wife Rosa Lee of Calabash, North Carolina. He had so many friends, that it would be impossible to list all who meant so much to him here. So please know who you are and know that he cared a great deal about each and every one of you. He is predeceased in death by his father, William Riley Keesee, Jr.

A Gathering of friends and family on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Life Tribute Center at Cumby Family Funeral Home on Eastchester Drive. Immediately following the service, friends will gather at Tipzy’z Tavern and Grille for a reception and continued remembrance of this incredible man. He will be laid to rest in Bluefield, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, North Carolina, 27317 in memory of William Riley Keesee, III or to the Alzheimer’s Association- Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215, in honor of Betty Jo Keesee. Family and friends would like to thank all the doctors and nurses on the Intensive Care Unit at High Point Regional hospital for caring for him during his stay at the hospital. Also, we would like to send a HUGE thank you to all the friends who were able to be there during this difficult time. Your love and support did not go unnoticed.

KeeWee will live on in all of our hearts forever. He was a great friend and was so uplifting to all those around him. He will ALWAYS be the life of our party!!! Online condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Ivey W. Nance

DENTON – Ivey Wyatt Nance, 87, died February 8, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Fellowship Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Delores Rose

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Delores Beck Alexander Rose, 79, a resident of Heath Church Road, Lexington, died Monday morning, February 8, 2010, in the Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Center.

She was born June 21, 1930, in Davidson County, a daughter of Gurney McCoy Beck and Lama Veigh Hedrick Beck. She was a Homemaker and was always devoted to her family. Mrs. Rose was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ.

She was married to James Robert Alexander, who died December 18, 1995. On October 24, 1998 she married Austin Rose, who survivors of the home. Also surviving are a daughter, Robin Huneycutt and husband Donald of Lexington; a son, James William Alexander and wife Eileen of Charlotte; her mother, Lama Hedrick Beck of Britthaven of Davidson; granddaughters, Janna Huneycutt and Catherine Alexander; a sister, Jo Freeman and husband Ned of Kernersville and a brother, Gurney David Beck and wife Michelle of Chipping Norton, England.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Calvary United Church of Christ with Rev. Kelly Barefoot officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rose will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home until the service hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of her daughter, Robin Huneycutt, 153 Doverstone Court, Lexington.

The family request memorials be directed to Calvary United Church of Christ, 1410 Lexington Avenue, 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 Rose family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Shirley Ayscue

ARCHDALE – Mrs. Shirley Dunning Ayscue, 72, died February 8, 2010, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in High Point.

Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Granson “Red” Lindsey

HIGH POINT – Granson “Red” Lindsey, a resident of High Point for more than 60 years, was receiving care at the Hospice Home of High Point when he died Feb. 8, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at New Covenant Lutheran Church, Archdale. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Brockett Street, High Point. Services entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home.

Rosa Lee Meredith

THOMASVILLE – Rosa Lee Meredith, 64, of Sunny Lane went home to be with her Lord Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Thomasville Medical Center.

Rosa was born February 10, 1945, in Dillon, South Carolina a daughter of Rembrent and Celia Stokes Cook. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Wayne “Robby” Reynolds, January 1, 2010. Surviving her husband, Billy L. Meredith of the home; two grandchildren, Brandon Wayne Reynolds and Heather Lee Reynolds; special friends, Steve Collins and Bobby and Lisa Hale; two sisters, Rita Williams of Sophia and Martha Proctor of Dillon, South Carolina; two brothers, Rembrent Dunny Cook and Jack Cook both of Dillon, South Carolina and her beloved dog, Twiggy and J/Bucket. Funeral services for Rosa will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, in the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Susie Lee officiating. Entombment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. and others times at the home. Memorials may be directed to the Davidson County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to the Meredith family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Randall “Randy” Transou

WINSTON-SALEM – Mr. Randall “Randy” Lash Transou passed away Monday February 8, 2010, after a two and half year courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Forsyth County on October 30, 1952, to Tom and Vernell Transou. Randy had a life long passion for golf, becoming state champion in his Junior year; also receiving a college scholarship to Wake Forest to play golf. He loved playing with his grand-daughter Lindsey, and working on his cars, especially the Red Prowler. Randy was a life long member at Calvary Moravian Church. He worked at Bob Grubbs for a number of years as a carpet salesman. Randy was also very successful with investments and real estate. He is preceded in death by his mother Vernell Jester Transou. Randy is survived by daughter Jessica Transou and fiance Michael Beck of Thomasville; grand-daughter Lindsey Beck; father Tom Transou; brother Tom Transou of Atlanta, Ga; and nephew Chad Transou of Atlanta, Ga. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday February 10, 2010, at Calvary Moravian Church, with the Rt. Rev. Lane Sapp, and Rev. Dallas Prestwood officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Moravian graveyard. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home 101 Hospice Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Jackson “Jack” Davis Sr.

LEXINGTON – Jackson Wayne “Jack” Davis, Sr., 65, of Quail Road, died February 6, 2010, at his residence.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Service.