Alfred Burrell “A.B.” Moore

HIGH POINT – Mr. Alfred Burrell (A.B.) Moore of High Point died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mr. Moore was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Davidson County; a son of Besom Vernie and Martha Swain Moore. He was Purchasing Agent with Swaim Supply and plant manager with Design Concept retiring in 2009. A.B. was a veteran of World War II having served in U.S. Air Force in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church and the Christian Fellowship Class. A.B. was also a longtime member of the Host Club of the High Point Lions Club where he was presented the Jack Stickley Fellow for A.B.’s dedication to Humanitarian Services by the North Carolina Lions Foundation for the years 2000-2001 He was married to the former Mary Joyce who survives of the home

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons; Kenneth Moore and his wife Shan and Ronald Moore all of High Point, a sister Loretta Bouldin of High Point, two brothers Owen Moore of High Point and Futrelle Moore of Greensboro, two grandchildren, Emily Barnes and husband Tate and Scott Moore and wife Carrie.

Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Lebanon United Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Cumby Family Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St., High Point, N.C. 27262.

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

David B. Leonard

HIGH POINT – Deputy Chief David B. Leonard, Ret., 83, of Johnson Street died August 2, 2010, at his home.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point.

Essie Smith

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Essie Smith of Adams Street died August 2, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service, Inc., High Point.

Adeja Johnson

HIGH POINT – Adeja Ann Johnson, 12, of High Point, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. She was born July 17, 1998 in High Point, NC to Bridgett Dawson and Shondell Johnson.

Adeja was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Archdale, NC. As a 6th grader at Jamestown Middle School, Adeja was a very bright and talented student. In 2009, the Adeja Johnson Foundation was established in her honor. She enjoyed playing the guitar, board games, basketball, swimming, tennis, making jewelry, and spending time with her family. During her 12 years, she touched many lives and was loved dearly. Anyone who came in contact with Adeja would not be the same from that moment on. Although she battled declining health most of her life she never gave up. Adeja was always positive and never let her sickness get her down. She always had an encouraging word and a prayer for everyone.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Bridgett and Jermaine Dawson of the home; her father, Shondell Johnson of Thomasville, NC; two sisters, Tamarra Briley and Ndiya Johnson, one brother, Joshua Bivens; maternal grandparents, Pastor Albert and Phyllis McKnight Jr.; paternal grandparents, Gloria (Herbert) Smith, Dan (Diane) Douglas and Jessie Dawson; paternal great grandmother, Allene Turner; Adeja also has a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and special friends.

The family request that any donations be directed to the Adeja Johnson Foundation at www.adejajohnsonfoundation.com.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. at Temple Memorial Baptist Church 1458 Cedrow Drive on Thursday, August 5. Family visitation will be at 1:30p.m. at the church. Burial will follow the service in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Wednesday from 12 pm until 8 pm at People’s Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at the home of Pastor Albert and Phyllis McKnight Jr. located at 3210 Forestview Drive.

Professional arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service, Inc. You may express your online condolences at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.

Reggie Hodges

GREENSBORO – Reggie Hodges died August 1, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Life Community Church, Jamestown. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Vanstory Street.

Betsy Hedgecock Brown

HIGH POINT – Betsy Ruth Hedgecock Brown, 74, ended her battle with breast cancer on July 31, 2010. Born September 20, 1935, in High Point Mrs. Brown is a daughter of the late Orest Joseph Hedgecock and Ruth Payne Hedgecock. She graduated from High Point University and received a Master’s Degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Mrs. Brown taught grades first through twelfth in Charlotte, Greensboro and various schools in High Point for over 30 years. She was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School. Betsy’s many qualities made her an amazing woman. Betsy was truly a gifted educator and scholar. She was the mother hen to many. Her caring extended from her family to her many students, neighboring children and everyone else she met. She was a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout mother and a band booster. She did so much for so many. Anyone who knew her loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by six siblings, Faye Baxley, O.J. Hedgecock, Barbara Wiles, Pearl Wade, Sarah Rich and Denny Hedgecock.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Henry Patterson Brown of the home and two children, Patti Brown Irving and husband Joseph Scott Irving, III, Kenneth Hedgecock Brown and wife Jamie Adams Brown and a granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Brown. Also surviving are three siblings: Mary Kathryn Brown, Thomas Hedgecock and wife Bonnie, Joy Sample and husband Cannon Gary Sample, uncle Ardis Payne and wife Alline, 41 nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Lebanon United Methodist Church with the Reverend Ardis Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

The family wishes to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont and the High Point Place for the wonderful care they provided. Donations may be made to the Hayworth Cancer Center at High Point Regional Hospital in honor of her oncologist, Dr. Susan Williford. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Evelyn Lambeth

WINSTON-SALEM – Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Spainhour Lambeth, 84, of Old Lexington Road, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice for the kindnesses and special care given to their Mother during her stay. Evelyn was born January 4, 1926, in Taft, CA to Carvin and Ruth Harvey Spainhour. She was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. On January 8, 1944 she was married to Hoyle Alfred Lambeth who preceded her in death October 5, 2002. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Jerald Lambeth and Steven Keith Lambeth and two brothers, Samuel and Donald Spainhour,

Surviving are her daughter, Kimberly L. Wingo and husband Kent of Mechanicsville, VA, son, Kenneth Lambeth and wife Lisa, and daughter in law, Rose Lambeth, all of Winston-Salem, Grandchildren, Kevin, Samantha, Stephanie, and Tyler.

Funeral services for Evelyn will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Upchurch and Rev. Michael Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lambeth will remain at the J C. Green & Sons Funeral Home 10301 N. NC Hwy. 109 Winston Salem, Wallburg Chapel until placed in the church thirty minutes before the service. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. an other times at the home. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Shady Grove United Methodist Church “Building Fund”, 167 Shady Grove Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Online condolences may be sent to the Lambeth family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Thelma S. Scott

ASHEBORO – Mrs. Thelma Annie Stokes Scott, 81, died July 31, 2010.

Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Randolph Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.

L. Treece Auman

SEAGROVE – Leland Treece Auman, 84, died August 1, 2010.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Suggs Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Chad Newsome

LEXINGTON – Chadric “Chad” Lee Newsome, 26, of Reich Street died July 31, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Forest Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel.

Hannah Barr Grant

FAYETTEVILLE – Hannah Barr Grant, 74, of Fayetteville NC, died August 2, 2010.

Mrs. Grant is survived by her husband, Earl of 52 years; three children, Neil Grant and his wife, Sabrina, Robyn Gahr and Amy Grant; two grandchildren including Leah Gahr and Chloe Dixon and her husband, Charlie; and two great-grandchildren, Kiley and Savannah; also, her step grand-daughter, Jordana. Very special friends and co-workers for over 40 years are Clara Mae Covington and Ira Chavis. A very special friend and helper she leaves is Jillian Vasquez. There are many other friends and co-workers she will leave behind.

The family will be in Fayetteville at 1828 Morganton Road. The funeral will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010. She will be laid to rest in Beth Israel Section Cross Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Friends of the Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center, PO Box 2000 Fayetteville, NC 28302-2000 or the UNC Breast Cancer Center, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, CB#7295 UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295 as well as Beth Israel Synagogue, 2204 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 and United Hospice at 332 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, NC 27577-4604.

Services entrusted to Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

Donald Ray Lilly

LEXINGTON – Donald Ray Lilly, 55, died August 2, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Tommy Tillman

HIGH POINT – Tommy Tillman of Bailey Circle died August 2, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service Inc.

George W. Goings

HIGH POINT – George W. Goings, 97, died August 2, 2010, at the High Point Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at Davis Funerals & Cremations.