Terry Wayne Hepler

Terry Wayne Hepler, 72, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Henry Etta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House.  

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Bynum Orr officiating.  Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday one hour prior to the service from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.  

He was born on August 13, 1952 in Davidson County, NC to Hollis Reid Hepler and Betty Jean Skeen Hepler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Reid Hepler.

Surviving is his special cousin, Margaret Coggins; special friend and caregiver, Donnie Trotter and wife Darlene; and another special friend, Royce E. Barthelmes.

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Peggy Small Beane

 

Mrs. Peggy Small Beane, 76, of Bob Loflin Rd., Denton, NC 27239 passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, Nov. 15, at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev. Brett Chappell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Mrs. Beane was born on October 24, 1948, in Davidson County, NC to Clyde Lespy Small and Magdalene Hulin Small. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry Wade Small.

She is survived by her husband, Clinard Beane of the home; daughter, Anita Dunn and her husband Terry; brothers, Roy Small of Trinity and Ronald Small and his wife Barbara of Asheboro; sister, Janice Hoover and Randall Loflin of Asheboro; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Marley.

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Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey

Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey, 83, formerly of Cunningham Rd., Thomasville, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Thomasville Medical Center.

A private burial will be held at Tom’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lois was born on August 6, 1940, in Randolph County to Arbulus Kindley and Stella Hughes Kindley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Clayton Summey, son, Toney Summey, a brother, Leo Kindley, and her sister, Shirley Kindley Summey.

She is survived by a brother, Dallas Kindley and wife Shirley of Denton, 2 grandchildren, Andrew and Megan; and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey

Father: Arbulas Luther Kindley

Grandfather: Cicero Harris Kindley

Great, Grandmother: Elizabeth J. Pearce Kindley

Great, great, grandfather: Jesse Pearce

Gx3 grandmother: Mary Briles Pearce 

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 

Lorraine Pierce Bryant

Mrs. Lorraine Pierce Bryant, 89, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community in Thomasville. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 12:00pm noon at the JC Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Dr. E. Keith Carroll and Rev. Wilson Harris officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 11:00am to 12:00pm noon at the funeral home. A committal will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. 

She was born on October 7, 1934 in Davidson County to the late Dora Cody Pierce and Robert Pierce. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bryant, and her sister, Joyce Pierce Payne. Surviving is her brother, Buck Pierce and wife Nancy of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews; and several extended family members and friends.

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Joyce Snider Young

Joyce Snider Young, 91, of Lexington, passed away October 17, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, at Hedrick’s Grove United Church of Christ, where she was a member, with Pastor Josh Rau and Rev. William Sowers officiating the service, burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will see friends one hour before the service in the church fellowship hall.

Joyce was born April 27, 1932, in Randolph County, to David Harrison Snider and Algene Robbins Snider. Joyce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Joe Bill Young who died June 13, 2023, a son, Bob Young, brother, David Snider.

Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Younts and husband Doug, of Lexington, Son, Mark Young and wife Donna of Danville VA. Also surviving are her two grandchildren, Megan Younts and Jacob Younts and wife Katelyn, both of Lexington: her sisters, Reva Young of Lexington, and Teresa Smith of Trinity.

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John Richard "Rick" Skeen

John Richard "Rick" Skeen, 70, of Asheboro, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born on July 6, 1953 in Randolph County, son of the late J.D. Skeen and Donna Hoover Skeen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Skeen.

He is survived by his wife Linda Latham Skeen of the home; daughter, Tonya Skeen of Asheboro; son, Dustin Skeen of Asheboro; son-in-law, Bradly Hargett of Asheboro; sister, LeAnn Marsh of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Darian Skeen, Daniel England, Christian Davis, Aaron Davis, Isaac Hargett, Katen Francis; great grandchild, Serena England.

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Gurney Calvin Hunt

Gurney Calvin Hunt, 73, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Mountain View Church of Asheboro, where he was a member, with Rev. David Hunt and Pastor Terry Linthicum officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born August 17, 1949, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Hunt was the son of the late Kermit and Albertha Thompson Hunt. In addition to his parents Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his grandson, Greyson Cowfer.

Survivors included his wife, Linda Dunn Hunt of the home; daughter, Amanda Cowfer (Scott) of Asheboro; stepson, Mike Hodgin (Jenny) of Asheboro; sisters-in-law, Barbara Lamb (Ed) of Asheboro, Lillian Dunn of High Falls; grandchildren, Peyton Cowfer, Katie Hodgin, Lydia Hodgin; and several cousins.


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Darrell Ray Pierce

Darrell Ray Pierce, 71, of Seagrove, died March 15, 2023 at Atrium Health WFB High Point Medical Center in High Point.

Visitation, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, Saturday, New Center Christian Church, Seagrove and other times at the residence. Funeral Services, 2 PM, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at New Center Christian Church, Seagrove, Officiating, Dr. Jonathan Burris, Rev. Jason Frank. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Rayford and Cleadel Garner Pierce, and brother, Harold Pierce.

Survivors: wife, Dianne Brady Pierce, of the home, sons, Tim Pierce, and wife, Kendra, of Burlington, Jody Pierce, of Graham, sisters, Norma Clark, and husband, Jerry, of Hopewell, VA, Geraldine Hicks, and husband, Lloyd, Vickie Brown, and husband, Benjy, both of Seagrove, sister-in-law, Martha Pierce, of Seagrove, grandchildren, Zoe Pierce, Ava Pierce, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

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Therian Ray Brookshire

Therian Ray Brookshire, 87, of High Point, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Westchester Manor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in the chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, with Rev. Crawford Crenshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Wallace Brookshire; sons, Billy Brookshire and Terry Brookshire and two grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service.

Born Veterans Day, November 11, 1934, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Clifford Brookshire and the late Leona Pierce Brookshire. 

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brookshire and wife Jenn of Lexington; daughter, Susan Robertson and husband Randy of High Point; sisters, Linda Canter of Sophia, and Becky Outen of Asheboro; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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Robert “Bob” Edward Ridge

Robert “Bob” Edward Ridge, 85, of Thomasville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port St. Lucie, FL.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the J.C. Green and Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Steve Phillipi and Rev. Derald Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Bob was born February 14, 1937 to the late Robert Wade Ridge and Vivian Kiger Ridge in High Point. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Gaddy, Bettie Robertson; a brother, Kenneth Ridge.

Surviving are his wife and travel partner, Melinda Freedle Ridge of the home; two daughters, Cheri Ridge Conner and husband Brant, Misty Ridge and significant other Jeff Johnson all of Thomasville; a son, Jason Stewart and wife Tabitha of Trinity; five grandchildren, Jim Conner, Jessie Jordan and husband Trey, Christopher Caudill, Chazden Saren, Grayson Stewart, Remington Stewart; six great-grandchildren, Olivia Conner, Hannah Caudill, Kristen Caudill, Hunter Caudill, Beau Jordan, and Brody Jordan; six special nieces and nephews.

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Betty Jane Spencer Carter Dies

Mrs. Betty Jane Spencer Carter, 74, resident of Trinity, died May 25, 2022 at her home.

Betty was born April 4, 1948 in Guilford County, a daughter to Grayson L. and Arlene Brookshire Spencer. In 1996 she married Von Carter who survives of the residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Also surviving are two sons, Chuck Byrum and Michael Byrum both of Trinity; three step sons, Randy Carter (Destiny) of Liberty, Rodney Carter, and Jesse Carter (Sarah) of Trinity; a half-sister, Alice Lee; two grandsons, Joe and Jeffrey; and her former daughter-in-law, Joann Byrum of Greensboro.

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Luther Eugene Pierce

Mr. Luther Eugene Pierce, 88, of  Denton passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM on Thursday, Jan. 27 at Summerville Baptist Church Cemetery conducted Rev. Jeremy Pierce.

Mr. Pierce was born in Randolph County on October 8, 1933 to Lewis Pierce and Rosa Mae Trotter Pierce. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Daniel Pierce; brothers, David, Thomas, and Rufus Pierce; sister, Louella Newsome; and a granddaughter, Annette Walker.

He is survived by son, Ricky Pierce of Asheboro; daughter, Barbara Hunt of Denton; sister, Marsha Surratt of Denton; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Briggs Funeral Home is serving the Pierce family.

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Elizabeth "Lib" Robbins Howell

Elizabeth "Lib" Robbins Howell, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at North Pointe of Archdale.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 10:30-11:00 am at West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road in Asheboro. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at West Bend United Methodist Church with Rev. Kari L. Howard officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Howell was born in Forsyth County on October 30, 1934 to Thomas and Mattie Pierce Robbins. In addition to her parents, Lib was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl "Bob" Howell, son, Timmy Howell, and brothers, Pierce and Lloyd Robbins.

She is survived by her son, Randall Howell (Beth) of Sophia; grandchildren, Buck and Nicholas Howell, and Greg Davis (Dianna); and great grandchildren, Emma Briggs and Evelyn Howell. (Pugh F.H.)

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Leon Herbert Skeen

Leon Herbert Skeen, 90, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Pinelake Peak Resources Carthage, NC.

Graveside Service, with Military Honors, will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Reverend Arnold Comer officiating. The body will lie in repose from noon to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Kennedy Funeral Home.

Born in Randolph County on October 9, 1931 son of the late Herbert and Nannie Poole Skeen. Veteran: United State Army, during the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Eva Hussey Skeen; sister Hazel Lee Ennis; brothers: Britt Skeen, Clifford Skeen, J D Skeen.

Leon is survived by step son: Donald Hussey (Joyce); daughter: Sandra Craig (Ted); grandchildren: Brandi Craig, Bethany Barden (Chance); step grandchildren: Greg Morton (Rita), Jerry Morton (Melanie), Karen Baldwin (Gary); 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; son: Eddie Rush; many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Ruth Hunt Brady

Sophia- Ruth Hunt Brady, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital. 

Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 – 2:00pm, Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Christian Fellowship Church, 3232 Walker Dr, Asheboro, NC 27205 with a service to follow at 2:00pm and fellowship immediately after.

Born in Randolph County on May 4, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Bim and Frances Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger Brady; daughter Olivia Blanton and her husband Jody; grandson, Jonah Blanton; siblings, Brenda Thomas and her husband Paul, Sam Hunt and his wife Janet, Clifford Hunt and his wife Virginia, David Hunt and his wife Kathy, Gail Bailey and her husband Darrell and Lucy Lucas and her husband Bobby; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

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Phillip Asther Ridge

Mr. Phillip Asther Ridge, 80, a resident of Providence Place, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with Rev. Bynum Orr officiating.  No formal visitation will be held.  

Born on July 14, 1941 in Davidson County, NC to Asther Venson Ridge and Beulah Raines Ridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Ridge; and a sister, Shelby Ridge.

In 1962, he married Nancy Lou Bean, who survives of the home; also surviving are his daughters, Penny Ridge Bell and husband Timothy of Thomasville and Amy Ashlaw of CO; brothers, Randy Ridge and wife Angie of Greensboro and Tony Ridge of Archdale; four grandchildren, Sara Parrish, Gracie Bell, Venson Nunnally, and Amber Nunnally; and two great-grandchildren, Eva Parrish and Dax Parrish.

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Iris "Bo-d" Clark Morgan

Iris "Bo-d" Clark Morgan, 93, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Aaron Powers and Pastor Billy Myers officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Born on September 26, 1928, in Guilford Co., to the late Daniel Archie Clark and Ina Pierce Clark. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jennings Morgan; sons, Kim "Kim-bo" Stephen Morgan, Ken Jennings Morgan; daughter, Darnell Morgan Long; son-in-law, John Phillip Morgan; three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Morgan Austin (Richard) of Randleman, Pamela Morgan Morgan of Robbins, Lisa Morgan Bunting of Katy, TX, Anna Morgan of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Lona A. Morgan of Star; son-in-law, Loyd Long of Asheboro; sister, Kay Outen of Asheboro; brother, Ronnie Clark of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jonathan Long (Loretta), Jennifer Scrivano (Tom), Richard J. Austin (Trina), Tiffany Sutton (John), Stephanie Davis (Neil), Marca Miller, Melissa Brady (Mikie), Drew Morgan, Winston Morgan (Tara), Miles Bunting, Chase Bunting, Nathaniel Grantham, Dustin Grantham (Isa), Tyler Grantham (Ashleigh); 27 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

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Zelda Warren Pierce Willard

Zelda Warren Pierce Willard, 78, of  Floyd, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Walter’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Shannon Hicks. A celebration of life service is being planned for a later date at Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Floyd, VA. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:30 until 1:30 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Zelda was born in Davidson County on December 19, 1942, to the late Rev. Warren E. Pierce and the late Oleene Gallimore Pierce. 

She is survived by son, L. Allen Willard and wife Susan of Floyd, VA; daughter, Melanie W. Ratcliff and husband James of Floyd, VA; brother, Phillip L. Pierce and wife Donna of Denton; sisters, Brenda P. Wicker of Randleman and Joy P. Leonard and husband Mark of Lexington; 4 grandchildren, Rusty Moore, Nicholas Willard, Ashley Willard, and Warren Ratcliff; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayden Moore and Raelyn Moore; nephews, Tony Pierce, Kelly Wicker, Stacy Wicker, and Jeremy Wicker; and her uncle, Doak Gallimore.

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Lacy Edward Pierce Dies in Bolivia

Lacy Edward Pierce, age 89, formerly of Asheboro, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 11:00 - 1:15pm at Pugh Funeral Home, in Asheboro. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, in Asheboro.

Mr. Pierce was born September 9, 1931 in Davidson County to Ernest and Lillie Pierce. Mr. Pierce was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Inez Pierce, daughter, Celleste Pierce and eight siblings. He is survived by children, Eric Pierce and wife Rita of Shallotte, Angela Talley and husband Johnny of Supply, Brian Pierce and wife Donna of Denton; grandchildren, Andrew Pierce, Callie Pierce, Krista pierce; step-grandchildren, Jodi Hearn, Jessica LaDronka, Gabriella LaDronka, Braydon Hearn; brothers-in-law, al Skeen, Howard Skeen; sisters-in-law, Josephine Pierce, Barbara Pierce, Mattie Ward; several nieces and nephews.

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