HIGH POINT – Mrs. Thelmarie Green Turner, 74, of 1529 Willard Street, departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. Family and friends knew her as Marie. She was born on August 31, 1935 in Glenola, NC, daughter of the late Ezelle Green and Nannie Rush Green. Mrs. Turner attended the High Point City Schools and graduated from William Penn High School. She retired from the High Point City Schools. Mrs. Turner was an active member at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, one brother, James Floyd Green preceded her in death.
Surviving to cherish precious memories include her husband, James H. Turner; three daughters, Audrey Turner Speller, Sheila D. (James) Martin and Celeste Turner, all of High Point; six sons, Stevie J. Turner, Sr. of Kernersville, Sherman B. (Petra) Turner of Germany, James W. Turner, Ronald D. Turner, Robert L. (Marsha) Turner and Michael E. Turner, all of High Point; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Ethel (Alfonzia) Augustus of Hollywood, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Turner will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1710 E. Green Drive with the Rev. Jermaine Tillman officiating and eulogist. Burial will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the church and other times at 3970 Netherston Lane. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.
Peoples Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. John B. Beane Sr.
ASHEBORO – Rev. John Burton Beane, Sr., 76, died February 23, 2010.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Panther Creek Baptist Church, Asheboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.
Ruth Kirkman Trexler
GREENSBORO – Ruth Kirkman Trexler, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Golden Living. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Vickrey United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Ruth was born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Guilford County, the daughter of David T. and Edith Boles Kirkman. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of Vickrey United Methodist Church and played piano at the church and sang in a quartet. She was an honorary member of the United Methodist Women. She loved NASCAR.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Trexler, Sr., her parents and five brothers and sisters, and son-in-law, Tommy Winslow. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Richard C. “Dickie” Trexler and wife Wanda of Colfax, NC, Gail Hill and husband Wayne of Greensboro, NC, Charlene Hennis and husband Charles of Greensboro, NC, Darlene Winslow of High Point, NC; fourteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vickrey United Methodist Church, 5348 Vickrey Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27407 or Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberrysedgefield.com.
Edna Guest
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Edna Williams Guest, 77, of the Evergreens Nursing Facility died February 22, 2010.
Arrangements are incomplete at Haizlip Funeral Home.
Maurice Eugene St. Germain
“Gene”
HIGH POINT – Mr. Maurice Eugene St. Germain, 58, of Old Thomasville Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center. Family and friends knew him as Gene. He was born in Opa Locka, Florida on July 8, 1951, son of the late Maurice St. Germain and Eileen Rooney St. Germain. He relocated to High Point in 1989. He was an active member at Spirit of Life Ministries where he served on the deacon board, bus ministry and the N.C. Food Bank. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Cynthia Marsh June 7, 1992. In addition to his parents, one sister, Judy Wilson preceded him in death.
Surviving to cherish precious memories include his loving and devoted wife, Cynthia M. St. Germain of the home; son, Jamie Ryan West of Cullowhee, NC; brother-in-law, Gary (Patty) Wilson of Longmont CO; niece, Jeanette (Raymond) Polansky of Fredrick, CO; great niece, Amanda Polansky; great nephew, Kyle Polansky; special person, Mary “Mom” Keck and special brother, John Keck; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Gene will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 12 o’clock at Spirit of Life Ministries, 1809 Eastchester Drive with the Rev. Phillip Biggs officiating and eulogist. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.
People’s Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Ellis
LEXINGTON – Brenda Jean Funk Ellis, 55, of Lorie Belle Lane died February 22, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington.
Kay Kestler Holland
GREENSBORO – Mrs. Kay Kestler Holland, 64, died on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at her home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2:00 p.m. at Wallburg Baptist Church at 5341 Wallburg Road (corner of Hwy 109 and Wallburg Road). Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Holland was born Nov. 18, 1945, in Winston Salem, the daughter of John Kirkland and Frances Yokely Kestler. She attended Ledford High School and received a Degree in Business from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mrs. Holland will be remembered especially for unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She was active in the community through her work in real estate, her volunteer service in local schools and her involvement in the Sedgefield Women’s Club of which she was a past president.
Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie. Surviving are her sons; Derek Holland and wife Misty, Justin Holland and wife Mariah and granddaughter Elliana, Nick Holland and Shana Miller as well as extended family and friends.
The family wants to express their sincere gratitude to all those that gave support and loving care to their mother during her time of illness.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.
Irene Younts Smith
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Irene Younts Smith, 88, died February 22, 2010.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sechrest Funeral Service in High Point.
Talton “Butch” Robbins Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Talton “Butch” Robbins, Jr., 63, of Springfield, MA died February 16, 2010, at Baystate Medical Center.
He was born April 23, 1946, in High Point, NC, to the late Talton Robbins, Sr. and Ola Bradley Robbins. He was a struck driver until his retirement, who enjoyed cooking and working on old cars. He was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. He married Geraldine Payne Robbins, who survives of the home.
Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly “Missy” (Trevor) Baker and Crystal Buggs of Springfield, MA; one sone, Warren Robbins of Greensboro, NC; two grandsons, Warrent “Ickey” Robbins, Jr. and Kamare Baker of Springfield, MA; one granddaughter, Kaleigha Robbins of High Point, NC; three sisters, Margaret “Sis” (Jimmy) Gladden of High Point, NC, Barbara “Beebe” Harrington of Charlotte, NC and JoAnn Caddell of Robbins, NC; and one brother, Richard “Boonie” Robbins of High Point, NC; two aunts, eloise Nesbitt of High Point, NC and May Etta Robbins of Louisville, KY; mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie Bell Payne; a host of brothers and sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 903 East Kearns Avenue, with the Reverend Alphonso Martin, Eulogist. Burial will follow in Carolina Biblical Gardens, Jamestown, NC. Visitation will be held 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the church and other times at 1412 Parkside Drive or 1408 East Street.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, 1810 Brockett Avenue, High Point, NC.
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