Jay B. Lambeth

Jay B. Lambeth, 67, passed away Oct. 6, 2024, at home in Myrtle Beach, SC.

A service and burial will follow at a later date.

He was born in, Asheboro, NC, on Dec. 11, 1956 to the late Lewis and Mary Hughes Lambeth. US Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Patty McLaughlin Lambeth; daughters, Heaven Harrelson and Ginger Harris; grandchildren, Gabriel, Hannah, Amiyah and Joshua; step-son, Timothy Little; step-granddaughter, Kennedy; sisters, Bonnie Craddock, Louise Todd and Lois Levine; and half-sisters, Janette Hedrick, Brenda Davis and Hilda Lambeth.

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Janice Leigh Hughes Lanier

Mrs. Janice Leigh Hughes Lanier, 78, a resident of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the New Heights Baptist Church in Trinity with Rev. Roger Porter officiating. The family will greet friends Tuesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at JC Green & Sons funeral home in Thomasville. Burial will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville.

She was born on December 16, 1945 in Davidson County to the late Eva Mae Hopkins Hughes and Harvey Lee Hughes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Horace Lanier, Sr; one son, Danny Ray Lanier, Sr; grandson, Joshua Wayne Lanier; and five siblings, Joe, Harold, Leslie, Donna “Sissy” and Donald “Bo”.

Surviving is her two children, Darlene Lanier Causey (Jerry) of Lexington, and Phillip Lanier, Jr. (Carolyn) of Thomasville; four sisters, Doris Pullum, Mary Hughes, Jean Everhart (Bobby), and Lynn Shaw (Keith); brother-in-law she helped raise, Tony Lanier; ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren and extended family.


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Father: Harvey Lee Hughes

Grandfather: John Franklin Hughes

Great, grandmother: Susanna Jane "Dolly" Kindley Hughes

Great, great, grandfather: William Kindley

GGG, grandmother: Margaret Briles Kindley

GGGG, grandfather: Michael Briles

His father: Conrad Briles 

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.

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Elma Louise Garner Cagle

Elma Louise Garner Cagle, 80, of New Hope Rd., Denton, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her residence.

Memorial Services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. David Lancaster and Rev. Ron Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM prior to the service on Sunday at the church.

Born in Davidson County on February 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Melvin and Rona Pearce Garner. She was preceded in death by a sister, Adrena Gallimore. She was a member at Bethel Baptist Church and formerly at West Stanly Baptist Church in Albemarle.

Mrs. Cagle is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Neal Cagle of the home; 2 sons, Neal Reid Cagle (Mary) of Denton and Brent Wade Cagle (Donna) of Denton; brother, Randall Garner (Darnell) of Denton; sister, Carolyn Cagle of Denton; 2 grandchildren, Stephen and Kevin Cagle; 5 step-grandchildren, Hannah, Tabitha, Rachel, Moriyh, and Isayh Clark.

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Elma Louise Garner Cagle

Mother: Rona Pearce Garner

Grandfather: Richard Hosea Pearce

Great grandfather: Lorenzo Pearce

Great, great, grandfather: Ezra Pierce

Great, great, great grandmother: Mary Briles Pearce 

Lindsay Odell Lambeth

Lindsay Odell Lambeth, 91, of Asheboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Sawyersville Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, with Rev. Darrell Rabon, Rev. Bryan Rush, Rev. Jeff Garner, Pastor Tim Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

Born on February 8, 1933, in Davidson County, NC, Odell was the son of the late Lindsay and Virdie Hughes Lambeth. 

In addition to his parents, Odell was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Beasley Lambeth; daughter, Patricia Lambeth; sons, Bobby Lambeth, Ronnie Lambeth; sisters, Verlie Presnell, Vera Cunningham, Virgie Hughes, Ruby Lambeth, Alene Lambeth; brothers, Olan Lambeth and Oliver Lambeth.

Surviving are daughters, Dewanda Cron (George) of Asheboro, Ronda Rush (Bryan) of Asheboro; son, Joe Don Lambeth (Alesia) of Lexington; sister, Vida Allred (Charles) of Asheboro; brother, Oscar Lambeth (Shelby) of Lexington; brother-in-law, Jim Cunningham of Asheboro; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.

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Lindsay Odell Lambeth

Mother: Ruby Virdie Hughes Lambeth

Grandfather: William Riley Hughes Sr.

Great grandmother: Nancy Elizabeth Kindley Hughes

Great, great grandmother: Margaret Briles Kindley 

Donna Kay Hulin Mabe

Mrs. Donna Kay Hulin Mabe, (Nana), 73, a resident of Bonnie Regan Road, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home to receive friends on Tuesday prior to the service from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

She was born on September 13, 1949 in Davidson County, NC to Henry and Addie Hulin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Stephan (Steve) Mabe on February 7, 2016, whom she married on August 12, 1966; her brother, Robert (Bud) Hulin; and her sister, Gladys Hulin Brown.

Surviving is her son, Keith Mabe and wife Kristy of High Point; and her two grandchildren, Kalin Mabe and Kadie Mabe.

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Jewel Klass Hepler Dies

Jewel Klass Hepler, 91 of Thomasville passed away peacefully Wednesday February 17, 2021 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with Rev. Mark Klass officiating. No formal visitation will be held. 

Jewel was born June 16, 1929 to the late James Alfred Klass and Eula Snider Klass in Davidson County. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jessie Denver “JD” Rollins, Jr.; second husband, Stokes Hepler; one brother, Carson Klass; two sisters, Opal Russell and Maxine Ingram.

Surviving is her son Randy Rollins and wife Sandy; daughter, Sherry Neeley; four grandchildren, Jay Rollins and wife Rebecca, Adam Rollins and wife Meredith, Scott Neeley and girlfriend Marguerite, Andy Neeley and wife Courtney; great-grandchildren, Kate, Denver, Madelyn, Ella, Ruby, Lily and Jordan.

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Dorothy Miller Kindley

Dorothy Miller Kindley, 93, of Lexington passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Kindley will lie in state on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery

Dorothy was born on March 13, 1927 to the late Franklin D. Miller and Gertie R. Barrett Miller in Randolph County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Clemmon Kindley, Sr.; two sons, Albert Kindley, Jr., Darryl Kindley; two sisters, Maxine Gordon, Faye Miller; two brothers, Paul Miller, Junior Miller.

Surviving are seven children, Brenda Blanchard (Tommy), Barbara Riffe (Marcus), Sylvia York (Darrell), Irene Land (Kenny), Donna Tansey (Gerry), James Kindley, Elizabeth Lilly (Rodney); daughter-in-law, Linda Kindley; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel Dickens (Carl), Jewell Dunn, Carol Briles; numerous nieces, and nephews.

Six generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley (Miller, Jane Kindley Miller, Jacob Kindley, William Kindley, Margaret Briles Kindley)

 

Euvenia Kindley Hill, 97, Dies

Euvenia Kindley Hill, 97, of Asheboro, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro.

The body of Mrs. Hill will lie in state from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020, at Ridge Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Jody Harrison and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. 

Born on April 23, 1923, in Randolph Co., to the late Cicero Kindley and Celia Pierce Kindley. In addition to her parents, Euvenia is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gilbert Hill; sons, Robert Lee Hill, Roy Hill; and granddaughter, Denise Hill.

She is survived by her daughter, Amelia Ann Hill of Asheboro, Charlene Jarrell of Randleman; daughter-in-law, Elaine Hill of Asheboro; sisters, Olean Procter of High Point, Ann Harkey of Archdale; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren.

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Maurice Franklin Musgrave

Maurice Franklin Musgrave, 93, of Lincolnton and formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 16. 

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 19, at Forest Hill Memorial Park conducted by Jim Holt and Greg Swinson. 

Born November 13, 1927, to Paul B. Musgrave and Lillie Hunt Musgrave who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Millie Everhart Musgrave; a daughter, Geneva L. Musgrave; sisters, Daisy Barker, Helen Warfford; brothers, Dewey Musgrave, Howard Musgrave, and Benny Musgrave.

Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines after World War II.  Mr. Musgrave is survived by his wife Jane Musgrave, of the home; his daughter, Belinda McPherson (Tony) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Anna Kennedy, Jason McPherson, and Slade McPherson (Connie); as well as five great grandchildren, Dean and Cole Kennedy, Berringer and Mary Katherine McPherson and Hanna McPherson; sister Clara Heath (Fred); and brothers, Charlie Musgrave and Richard Musgrave (Lafayta); as well as many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly; and a host of wonderful friends.

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Myra Jean Kindley Brockmeier

Myra Jean Kindley Brockmeier, 89, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Lexington Health Care Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Keith Perkins officiating.

Born in Davidson County on February 7, 1931 to Horce Lester Kindley and Lillie Ethel Johnson Kindley Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Brockmeier; a brother, Victor Kindley; a son-in-law, Robert Lanning; and a grandson, James Newsome.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Vicki Newsome (Doug) of Lexington, Sandra Lanning of Lexington, Paula Telesco-Neilsen of FL and Heidi Brockmeier of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Kade, Kassi, James, Barbara, Lisa, Mark, and Dina; a host of great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

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David Christopher (Chris) Nance, 68, of Lexington, died November 26, 2020, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel. The family will be receiving guests at Piedmont Funeral Home and Crematory from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, prior to the service. 

Born in Lexington, North Carolina on June 18, 1952 to the late David Bryce Nance and Betty Lou Wood Nance.

Surviving are daughters; Nicole Kennedy (Anthony) of Linwood, Bianca Mounts (Michael) of Lexington, son; David Nance (JoAnna) of Lexington and sister Luann Miller of Welcome. He was also survived by his grandchildren; Erin, Autumn, Madeline, Skylar, Clayton, Sidney, Olivia, Kensleigh, Ethan, Miya, Emma, Talon, Josie, Ivey, Brailee, Dominic, Wyatt and great-granddaughter; Lilliana. Also surviving is former wife Marilyn Beck Nance of Lexington.

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Alma Darlene Thompson

Alma Darlene Thompson, 67, of Pond Street in Lexington, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, November 13th at Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Doug McGee conducting services.

Mrs. Thompson was born November 2, 1953 in Davidson County to Howard Marks Putnam and Sallie Barbara Floyd Putnam. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother Odell Floyd.

Surviving is her husband, Clyde Joseph Thompson of the home; two daughters, Kristina Thompson of Lexington and Katie Combs ( Brandon) of South Carolina; two brothers, Curtis Putnam (Linda) of Lexington and Eddie Putnam of Brown Summit; one sister, Ruth Ann Hill of Thomasville; and 4 grandchildren, Alex Lara, Carmen Lara, Joseph Thompson and Olivia Combs.

Eight generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Ruby Ann Hunt Grubb, 78, of Lexington Dies

Mrs. Ruby Ann Hunt Grubb, 78 of Lexington passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at GrayBrier Nursing Home and Rehab.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. James Shetley, Rev. Henry King, and Rev. Mike Orman officiating. Ruby will lie in state at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville on Monday from 8:00 AM-6:00PM, and Tuesday until the hour of the service. No formal visitation will be held.

 Born September 3, 1942 to the late David Ralph Hunt and Ruby White Hunt in Guilford County. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Wendell “Scott” Grubb.

Surviving is her loving husband, Darrell Franklin Grubb of the home; one son, Tom Grubb and wife Laura; two daughters, Pam Church and husband David, and Jeanine Stewart and husband Pete; three brothers, David Hunt and wife Pat, Donald Ray Hunt and wife Amy, Arthur Hunt; one sister, Betty Jane Alexander; seven grandchildren, Holly, Jeffery, Karissa, Morgan, Jimmy Darrell, Anthony, Joshua; and eleven great-grandchildren.

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Martha "Ann" Hunt Dies

Martha “Ann” Hunt, 67, of Lexington, passed away on September 20, 2020 at her residence. A Graveside service will take place at 10am September 26, 2020 at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville, NC.

Born in Forsyth County, NC to Rachel Hunt Chaney and Ed Chaney on April 23, 1953. She was preceded in death by her mother Rachel Hunt Chaney, her sisters Marilee Henderson and June Chapman.

Survived by her daughter Augusta Safriet, her sons Greg Safriet, Charlie Safriet wife Johnna, Scott Safriet, James husband Jack Carvalho, her brother Eddie Chaney wife Judy, her grandchildren Tootie, Elizabeth, Teresa, Brad, Dylan, Ashley, Kaylee, Madison, Mackenzie, Mason, Heather, Sydney, and Chaney, her great grandchildren Payton, Taghan, Aspen, Daniel, Adeliade, Sebastian, Addison, Skylar, Kinley, Kaegan, Colson, Everly, and Lucy.

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Troy Lynn Pierce, age 72 , Passes

Mr. Troy Lynn Pierce, age 72, of  Lexington, NC died Saturday, September 19 at his residence.  Mr. Pierce will lie in state Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Chaplain Tim Martin. Interment with military honors will follow at Floral Garden Park in High Point.

Mr. Pierce was born September 13, 1948 in Davidson County to the late Troy Henry Pierce and Doris Mae Hunt Pierce. US Army, Retired. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife, Tammie King Pierce of the home; sons, Christopher Lynn Pierce and wife Jency of Kansas and Michael Lynn Pierce of Kansas; daughter, Jessica Marie Phillips of Denton; brothers, Thomas Pierce and wife Vickie of Lexington; sisters, Sylvia Stabler of Lexington and Cindy P. Hayes and husband Roy of Lexington; 6 grandchildren, Nicholas Hohn, Madison Phillips, Zadock Pierce, Gaberial Pierce, Bryce Pierce, and Evangiliane Pierce.


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Viola Anne Ridge Deese Dies at 74

Viola Anne Ridge Deese, age 74, of Thomasville passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. 

Mrs. Deese will lie in state on Monday, September 7, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro with Pastor David Younger officiating.

Mrs. Deese was born November 25, 1945 to General Lee and Hattie Clinton Ridge. In addition to her parents, Viola is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Leroy Deese; daughter, Carmen Gail King; and brother, Ronnie Lee Ridge. Viola is survived by her son: James (Nikki) Deese of Marion, VA; sisters, Ruth (Roger) Deese of Randleman, Margaret Johnson of Denton, Joann Edwards of Thomasville; grandchildren, James Kohl Deese, Austin Deese, Sarah Deese, William Mounts, Michael Reynolds, Amanda King; and many special nieces and nephews. 

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Charlie Robert "Beaver" Kindley

Charlie (Beaver) Robert Kindley, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville with Rev. Hillis Burton and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. Beaver will remain at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville on Monday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Mr. Kindley was born on September 15, 1947 to the late George (Bridge) Washington Kindley, Sr. and Ida (Maw) Varner Kindley in Davidson County. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hunt Kindley in October of 1991; his brother, George (Bud) Kindley, Jr.

Surviving are his two loving daughters, Dawn Clark and husband Shunta of Las Vegas, NV, Paula Kindley of Thomasville; three siblings, Lois (Cindy) Taylor and husband Wayne, Roger Kindley, Rachel Cribb and husband Billy, all of Thomasville; six grandchildren, Nathan Kindley and wife April, Brittany Burris, Dameon Burris, Jessica Burris, Anjelica March, Isaac McClamrock; five great grandchildren.

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Jimmy Wayne Hunt

Jimmy Wayne Hunt, 72, of Cunningham Road, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Lexington Health Care.

A graveside entombment service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Robert Black and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.

Born on October 21, 1947 to the late Willie Henry Hunt and Betty Cairrikier Hunt in Davidson County. He married Judy Kay Embler, on October 14, 1979. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Embler Hunt on May 17, 2020; four sisters, Laurastine Hunt, Helen Gallimore, Lola Hoover, Maxine Kindley.

Surviving are his two sisters, Barbara Burton and husband Hillis of Thomasville, Ruth Ann Hall and husband Carl of Asheboro; two special little friends, Hayden Brown, Juliette Brown; several nieces and nephews.

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George Ray Kindley

George Ray Kindley, age 80, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 in Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Frank Shumate and Rev. Matthew Morrison. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. The interment will be at Hughes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Born June 26, 1939 in Davidson County, NC the son of the late Samuel Kindley and Nannie Elizabeth Miller Kindley. He was married November 23, 1963 to Carrie Lee Rominger Kindley who survives of the home. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Hancock, and Sallie Jester; three brothers, Benjamin Kindley, Henry Kindley and Johnny Kindley. Surviving are, two daughters, Rosemary Overcash and husband Jerry of Thomasville, NC and Connie Lee Kindley who survives of the home; one son, Matthew Ardie Kindley and wife Tabitha of High Point, NC; one sister, Norma Jean Bates of Thomasville, NC; two grandchildren, Choley Noelle Kindley and Lyric Nash Kindley. 

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