Ora McDowell Clark

Ora McDowell Clark, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on April 18, 2024.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1:00-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Miller officiating.  Interment will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Clark was born in the Jackson Creek Community of Randolph County on April 20,1932 to Arthur and Ocia Small McDowell.  

In addition to her parents, Ora was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Leroy Clark, 3 brothers, and 6 sisters. 

She is survived by her daughter, Gale Clark Hasty and husband Timmy of Randleman, and sister, Louise M. Lambeth of Thomasville.

Five generations back to Catherine Briles Skeen

Gary Wayne Kindley

Gary Wayne Kindley Sr, 78, of Denton, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM, in the Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel officiated by Rev. Josh Britton, Rev. Hulon Pait and Rev. Cindy Ramirez. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the funeral home.

Gary was born on September 2, 1945, in Davidson County to the late Jesse Wayne Kindley and Mary Lee Crouse Kindley. US Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Janice Markham Kindley, of the home; daughters, Cindy Ramirez, of Linwood, and Michelle Kindley Snider (Clinton), of Denton; son, Gary Wayne Kindley Jr. (Christine), of Clemmons; sisters, Marilyn Kindley Taylor (Rocky), of Denton, and Frances Kindley Lanier (Denton); eight grandchildren, Carrie Michelle Snider (Matthew), Jennifer Snider Hepler (Josh), Amanda Snider Davis (Jordan), Captain Benjamin Ramirez-Kindley (Molly), Gabriel Ramirez-Kindley, Dante Kindley, Darwin Kindley (Jessie), and Kira Kindley; and five great grandchildren, Skylar Hepler, Raylin Hepler, Tatum Hepler, Raleigh Davis, and Renlee Davis. 

Seven generations to Margaret Briles Kindley

Carolyn Denese Hughes

Mrs. Carolyn Denese Hughes, 81, of E. US Highway 64, Thomasville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Henry Etta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.  

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Sam Lewis officiating.  No formal visitation will be held.  

She was born on December 9, 1942 in Davidson County, NC to Clyde Lester Hughes and Sadie Elizabeth Kinley Hughes. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dwight Sluder; and 3 brothers, Donald Lester Hughes, Frankie Edward Hughes, and GB Hughes. 

Surviving is her son, Curtis Wayne Sluder of Thomasville with all his memories of his mother; her best friend, Frank Sides of Thomasville; her brother, Odie Paul Hughes and wife Linda of Thomasville; her sister, Jeweldean Hughes Kinney of Lexington; and many nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley 

Georgia Leigh Skeen Staley

Georgia Leigh Skeen Staley, 83, of Ramseur, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Randolph Health, in Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, prior to the serivce, at Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born July 2, 1940, in Randolph Co., Mrs. Staley was the daughter of the late Charles and Maggie Merritt Skeen. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Staley was preceded in death by her son, John Michael Staley; sister, Betty Caviness; and brothers, Charles Skeen and Tommy Skeen.

Surviving are husband, John Calvin "J.C." Staley of the home; and several nieces and nephews, including special niece, Pam Teague (Harold) of Seagrove.

Mrs. Staley great grandmother is Catherine Briles Skeen

Gerry Edgar Floyd Sr.

Gerry Edgar Floyd Sr., age 66, of Asheboro passed away April 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. 

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

He was born March 10, 1958 in Randolph County, North Carolina the son of Reba Hoover Floyd and the late Thurman Floyd. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Floyd.

Surviving is his wife, Rebecca Floyd; children, Crystal Tremaroli and husband Brad; Gerry Floyd Jr., Amber Spisak, Amanda Hutchins, and Adam Davis and wife Giana; five grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Albright and Sandra Floyd; his grand dogs; and numerous other family and friends.

Eight generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover (maternal)

Eight generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley (paternal) 

Earlene Sexton Way

Earlene Sexton Way, age 97, of Greensboro passed away on April 4, 2024 at Verra Springs at Heritage Greens.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery, 737 Albemarle Road in Asheboro with Scott Reavis officiating.  

Mrs. Way was born in Davidson County on February 20, 1927 to William and Gnettie Kindley Sexton. In addition to her parents, Earlene was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Newman Way, and her eight siblings, Alton Sexton, Wesley Sexton, Wayne Sexton, Hobert Sexton, Joel Sexton, Willena Russell, Paula Durham, and Sula Belle Sexton. 

She is survived by her daughter, Candice W. Reavis and husband Steve of Elon; sons, Steven P. Way and fiancée Lisa Brantley of Asheboro and Samuel E. Way and wife Peggy of Greensboro; grandchildren, Tracy McCart and husband Jason, Scott Reavis and wife Melanie, Kevin Way and wife Alyssa, Sarah Reavis, Julie Silverman and husband William, and Samantha Way; and 9 great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley. 

Kenneth Dwain Robbins

Kenneth Dwain Robbins, 63, of Sophia passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1:00 until 1:50 p.m. at Providence Friends Meeting, 2054 Providence Church Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Rollins officiating. Interment will follow the service at Randolph Memorial Park.

Kenneth was born in Randolph County on April 1, 1960, son of Lloyd Kenneth Robbins and Nancy Freeman Robbins. Robbins was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Kenneth Robbins and his wife, Tonja Robbins.

Kenneth is survived by his children, Michael Robbins and wife Kelly of Asheboro, Karen McSwain and husband Richard of Siler City, and Justin Robbins and wife Julie of Franklinville; step-son, Ryan Fox of Mooresville; mother, Ms. Nancy Ann Robbins of Asheboro; grandchildren, Tylor, Sarah, Jalen, Isaiah, Ean, Eli, and Evan; sister, Kimberly Tysinger and husband David of High Point; mother-in-law, Dottie Rollins of Sophia; father-in-law, Larry Swaim and wife Lola of Franklinville; brother-in-law, Kevin Rollins and wife Jeanette of Asheboro; sister-in-law Anita Cole and husband Jim of Hickory; and several nieces and nephews.

Seven generations back to Mary Briles Pearce. Also nine to Margaret Briles Kindley.