Edith Wells

DENTON – Edith Loflin (Cain) Wells, died July 9, 2010. She was 92 years old. She was born in the Handy Community to Daniel Walter (D.W.) Loflin and Myrtle Troy (Harrison) Loflin. Edith was widowed twice. Her first husband, John W. Cain, died in 1965 and both children from that marriage, Paul Cain and Pauline Cain McElyea are deceased. Amos (Jack) Wells, her second husband, died in 2000. Edith was employed for 23 years as an LPN at Mountain Vista Health Park and was a resident there at the time of her death. She was the last of her parents 6 children, Dallas L. Wood, Freda L. Stroud, Glen, Wade and Fred Loflin and also preceded in death by 3 half siblings, Edward and Ralph Loflin and Vinie L. Hale who were the children of D.W. Loflin and second wife Virginia.

Edith is survived by 2 sisters, Eva L. Warnstaff and husband Clifford and Dr. Dorothea L. Martin and husband Dr. Daniel Hoffman, all of Charlotte; a son-in-law, Donald McElyea, of the Charleston, SC area, several step children and their families who live in Texas, 2 nieces, Linda and Janet Loflin of Winston-Salem and nephew Gary Loflin and wife Brenda of Trinity. Several first cousins, all grandchildren of “Pap” Harrison, still live in the Handy area.

Services and burial will be in Texas. Her lifetime of service touched many lives. Edith was a longtime member of the Thomasville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Donations in her memory may be given to her church, PO Box 1027, Thomasville NC 27361. Online Condolences may be made to www.briggsfuneralhome.com

Briggs Funeral Home of Denton is in charge of arrangements.

Gracie Oliver

LEXINGTON – Gracie Marie Oliver, infant daughter of Davie James Oliver and Jennifer Lynn Mize, died July 10, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel.

Davie M. Maners

GREENSBORO – Davie M. Maners, age 76, died Thursday, July 8th at his residence. A resident of the High Point area for most of his life, Mr. Maners was born May 30th, 1934 in Guilford County, a son of the late William Thomas and Vera Westbrook Maners.

He was a graduate of High Point High School (now High Point Central High Point School). He also studied for three years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a member of Crossover Community Church. In 1968, Mr. Maners retired from the U.S. Marine Corps having served in the Korean War, where he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and after being wounded in battle, the Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. Mr. Maners was active in the community where he was a member of the Archdale Jaycee’s, the High Point Veterans Council, and a charter member of the High Point Rescue Squad. A brother, Roddy Maners preceded him in death. On November 5th, 1989 he married the former Louise Batten, who survives of the home.

Also surviving is a son, Dave Maners of High Point; a daughter, Linda Shawver of High Point; his brother, Robert E. Maners and his wife Maxine of New Bern; a sister, Monna Ellen Goodwin of High Point; three grandchildren, Galin Shawver, Victoria Janson and Brooke Maners; three great-grandchildren, Coen Everett Shawver, Makaila and Gabriel Janson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday in Crossover Community Church with Pastor Daryl Love officiating. Committal services, with Military Honors, will follow at 2:00 pm in the Southside Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Younts, Ronnie Gray, Galin Shawver, John Lawson, Wayne King, and David Anglin.

The family request memorials be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences can be made at www.cumyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Barbara Lambeth

CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Barbara Ruth Totten Lambeth, 75, of Charlotte passed away on July 10, 2010 at Golden Living Nursing Home.

Mrs. Lambeth was born January 23, 1935 in Guilford County to the late Banks Totten and Ruth Hiatt Totten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Banks Totten Jr.

Mrs. Lambeth is survived by a daughter, Julie Lambeth formerly of Charlotte, now living in Archdale, N.C., three sons, Chris Lambeth and Steve Lambeth, both of Charlotte and Dan Lambeth of Archdale and a sister, Betty Totten Smith of Troy.

A Graveside Service will be at 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 13th at Oakwood Memorial Park in High Point by Reverend Billy Smith. A visitation will be Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:30 am at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. Online condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Phililp Grant

LEXINGTON – Philip Ray Grant, 42, of Lexington, died July 20, 2010.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gail Harrington

ASHEBORO – Mrs. Gail Bernice Stewart Harrington, 55, of 6201 Abner Road, Asheboro, NC, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at Randolph Hospital Inc., Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Johnson officiating.

A native of Randolph County, Mrs. Harrington was born August 21, 1954, the daughter of the late Jimmy Stewart, Sr., and Gladys Stewart Layton. She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church. She sold Avon for several years and was an EMT. She was a devoted wife and mother and never wanted anyone left out of anything. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Lorraine Stewart, and brother, Douglas Boyd Stewart.

Survivors include her husband, John Harrington, Sr., of the home; daughter, Rhonda Wall, of Randleman; sons, John Harrington, Jr., of Sophia, Brandon Harrington, of the home; brothers, Terry Stewart, Jimmy Ray Stewart, both of Sophia; grandchildren, Travis Singleton, John Harrington, III, Rebekah Singleton, Dylan Pike, Tyler Harrington and Seth Wall.

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Monday and other times at the home.

Tributes to the family may be made online at www.ridgefuneralhome.com.

Metta Batten

THOMASVILLE – Metta Batten, 88, of Thomasville, joined her husband John and her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 7, 2010. Surviving is her daughter, Dolores, and her husband, Charles; and son, Doug Marley of Asheville, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010, at Floral Garden Cemetery in the Mausoleum with Rev. Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Park Place Baptist Church, 201 Kern Street, Thomasville, NC 27360, or CarePartnersHospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Asheville Mortuary Service is caring for the Batten family. An online register is available at www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com.

Gary Brogan “Cogger” Kearns

HIGH POINT – Gary Brogan “Cogger” Kearns, 69, of 1208 Mill Ave., High Point, NC, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

His parents, Macon and Mamie Kearns, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sisters, Jean Hill and Peggy Shackleford (husband) Leroy, and 4 nieces and 2 nephews.

A memorial service will be held Mondy, July 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jeff Sypole and Rev. David Noyes.

Family will receive friends immediately following the service.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Highland United Methodist church, 1015 Mill Ave., High Point, NC 27260.

Darrell Winslow

ASHEBORO – Bruce Darrell Winslow, 69, died July 10, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Oakhurst Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.