Ethel Carter



THOMASVILLE – Ethel C. Carter, 93, of Thomasville, departed this life after a brief illness, on March 12, 2010 at Thomasville Medical Center.

Born in Eleazer, Randolph County, NC, April 15, 1916, Ethel was the daughter of Effie Jane Luther and Gilbert E. Carter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, John F. Carter, Sr., and George E. Carter, Sr., her sister, Virginia M. Carter, and nephew George Carter Jr., and special friend, John Kinney. Survivors include a devoted sister, Pauline Carter Young, and brother-in-law, Fred Young, with whom she resided. Those who also cherish her loving memory are one nephew, John F. Carter, Jr., nieces, Joan Carter, Susan Carter Wilson, June Carter Garrou, Joyce Young Teague, Julia Young Shadrick, Jean Young Hill, and Jane Young Brennan and their spouses, children, and grandchildren.

Upon her retirement from Wrenn Hosiery Mill she enrolled at Davidson Community College and received her certification as a nursing assistant. She served in that capacity at The Thomasville Medical Center for fifteen years.

Ethel, active in her church ministry up until her death, served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, and President of the Women’s Missionary Union. She participated with the Thomasville Senior Citizens, volunteered in the Meals on Wheels program, and enjoyed quilt making and gardening.

Family visitation will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the fellowship hall of Carolina Memorial Baptist Church, with the funeral to follow in the church sanctuary at 3 PM with Dr. Dana Slack officiating. The burial service will then be conducted at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Miss. Carter will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the visitation. Memorials may be directed to Carolina Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 422 Liberty Dr. Thomasville, NC 27360. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Faber Riddle

HIGH POINT – Faber William Riddle, 82, died March 13, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Sechrest Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Caleb Lowry

SEAGROVE – Caleb Lee Lowry, 33, died March 12, 2010.

Funeral will be held a 4 p.m. Tuesday at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro. Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdasy at the funeral home.

Helen Carroll Lewis

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Helen Carroll Lewis, 92, died on March 12, 2010 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield.

Mrs. Lewis was born on August 8, 1917 in Lexington, NC, daughter to Daniel and Rosa Carroll. A resident of High Point most of her life, Mrs. Lewis worked with her husband in the family dry cleaning business, Tucker’s Dry Cleaning, real estate, and in women’s retail clothing. On December 31, 1938 she was married to R. Clyde Lewis, who preceded her in death in 2000. She was also preceded in death by her oldest son, Jerry, and her siblings, Paul Carroll and Jessie Wilson.

Surviving is a son, D. Charles Lewis (Jane) of Laguna Niguel, CA, and two daughters, Vickie L. Freeman (Noel) of High Point, NC, and Shirley L. Griffin of Charlotte, NC ; six grandchildren, Bryn L. Briner (John) of Valdosta, Ga., Britta L. Wahl (Charlie) of South Korea, Leslie F. Haxton (Ken) of High Point, NC, Rob N. Freeman (Hillary) of Kannapolis, NC, Ashley G.Hollar (Paxton) of Charlotte, NC, and D.Tripp Griffin of Charlotte, NC, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lewis was a lifetime member of Green Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Helen Bowman Sunday School Class, and the Adult Choir. She was a graduate of High Point High School, a member of the American Business Women’s Association, and did volunteer work for High Point Regional Hospital.

Funeral will be held at 11:00 am at Green Street Baptist Church on Monday, March 15, 2010 with Rev. Frank Hensley and Rev. Darrell Garner officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 14th at Cumby Family Funeral Services, 1015 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Pennybyrn at Maryfield, 1315 Greensboro Rd, High Point, NC 27260, Green Street Baptist Church, 1701 Westchester Drive Suite 620, High Point, NC 27262, or Hospice of the Piedmont, 1803 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262

The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to the staff at Maryfield, especially The Congdon House, for their outstanding and compassionate care given to our mother during her final days.

2 Timothy 4:7

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith….”.

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

Vickie Rowe

SOPHIA – Vickie Lynn Rowe, 52, died March 12, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sechrest Funeral Service.

Janet Forbis

THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Janet Louise Forbis, 83, died March 12, 2010, at Britthaven of Davidson.

She bequeathed her body to medical research, and at her request there will be no service.

Davis Funerals & Cremations is handling arrangements.

Fonty Fontana

Richmond “RC”

Connie Beck, Jr.

WINSTON-SALEM – Fonty Fontana, 77, born Richmond “RC” Connie Beck, Jr., son of Richmond Connie Beck Sr. and Lizzie Leonard Beck passed away peacefully Friday morning at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston Salem. He was born December 16, 1932, in Forsyth County. Mr. Fontana was residing at 2256 Venus Drive, Kernersville, NC with his son and daughter in law, Nick “Merle” and Joann Beck. Prior to moving to Kernersville, he resided at Call Road in Mocksville, NC with his special friend of 13 years Lucille Sain.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Fontana was preceded in death by a sister Mary Frances Doub and two Grandsons, Jason A. Beck and Cody Worth Beck.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Beck of Walkertown, NC; his children, J. Timothy Beck & Wife Grace of Randleman, NC; David E. Beck & wife Teresa of Richmond, VA; G. Diane Nichols & Husband Wayne of Jonesville, NC; Ruby A. Beck of Jonesville, NC; and Nicholas “Merle” Beck & wife Joann of the home. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Bryan Beck & wife Candice, Jeremy Beck & wife Nicole, Thomas Beck, Jonathon Beck, Patricia Beck, Ashton Beck, Spencer Beck, Kristen Nichols, Michael Beck, Kaitlynn Beck, Claudia Beck and Karah Beck; Great Grandchildren, Kayla Grace Beck, Gavin Beck, Elizabeth Grace Beck and Dalton Beck.

Fonty lived life to the fullest. He will be remembered as an engaging conversationalist with amazing stories of his travels with NASCAR and the country music industry. He enjoyed cook outs with his family and close friends Pat and Brenda Snook.

The family will receive friends at the Kernersville residence. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 20th at the residence.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Gentiva Health Services, Shipman Family Home Care, Inc, High Point Kidney Center, Salem Kidney Center and Hospice & Palliative Care Center. They would also like to extend a very special thank you to his aid Tomeika Jones whom made his last few days at home extremely comfortable.