Susan Martini Oakley

ARCHDALE – Mrs. Susan Martini Oakley, 63 of Archdale, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning at High Point Regional Hospital. Born October 1, 1946, in Queens, NY, Mrs. Oakley is a daughter of Walter and Eleanor Martini. She loved the thrill of hunting for vintage finds and enjoyed sunny afternoons on the beach with her family. Mrs. Oakley will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a lady of extraordinary kindness and wit.

Mrs. Oakley is survived by her: husband Richard Oakley of Archdale; four children, John Razulis of Lake Grove, NY, Susan Razulis of Bay Shore, NY, Jennifer Runkle and husband Larry of Gales Ferry, CT, and Diana Martini of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Amber, Andrew, Luke, Jeffrey and one on the way. She is also survived by her parents, Walter and Eleanor Martini of Ormond Beach, FL, and sister, Carol Martini of Boston, MA.

Funeral services for Mrs. Oakley will be held 11 am Saturday in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Cemetery, Thomasville. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flight of Honor, a World War II Veterans organization, PO Box 495, Gastonia, NC 28053. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Agnes W. Leonard

LEXINGTON – Agnes Wilson Leonard, 78, died November 18, 2009, at her home.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial United Church of Christ. Visitation will follow the service at the church.

Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard Wilson

SOPHIA – Richard Wilson, 71, resident of Sophia, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his residence.

He was born May 14, 1938, in Stokes County, a son of the late Jesse Reid Wilson and Cora Wilson. He was a resident of High Point most of his life and was an active member and deacon of Full Gospel Miracle Ministries. He loved his church family dearly and is waiting to greet them on the other side. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John D Wilson, Henry Wilson, Gilmer Wilson, Andrew Wilson and sisters Louise Williard & Edith Rodgers.

Richard is survived by his wife Cora Lilla Wilson of the home. They have been married 51 years. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his four children. Sons Ricky Wilson and his wife Tammy of Archdale, NC and Jimmy Wilson and his wife Kristie of Thomasville, NC. Daughters Lynn Wilson Merryman and her husband Floyd of Altavista, VA and Amy Wilson Gunter of Randleman, NC.

Richard was blessed with a loving family that includes his grandchildren Ricky, Michael, JR, Bryon, Jesse, Heather, Andrew, Lee, Lauren, & Dylan. Great-grandchildren Alissa, Will, Logan, Braden, Aiden and Nalani. Surviving siblings are Mary Jones of King, NC and Elbert Wilson of Walnut Cove, NC. Richard had a special dog, Libby, that stayed by his side throughout his illness.

Richard was a truck driver for most of his life, driving for Colonial Motor Lines, Food World and retiring from Piedmont Chemical. He made lasting friendships everywhere he went.

Richard was also an ordained minister who served the Lord throughout his life. He often stated “The Lord gave me my first breath and I’ll give him my last”. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last 12 years before succumbing to the fatal disease. He has left behind a legacy for his family and friends.

A special Thank You goes out to Dr Sanders and Kelly as well as other staff at the High Point Cancer Center for all the Love and support given to Richard and his family over the past 12 years.

He was our angel on earth and will now look down on us from heaven.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, officiated by Reverend Stanley Savage. Interment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262 and Love Line at High Point Regional Hospital P.O. Box HP-5 High Point, NC 27261.

Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Charles Gaskins Froelich

DULUTH, Ga. – Charles Gaskins Froelich died on November 16, 2009 at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Froelich was born on December 11, 1932 in High Point, North Carolina, to Elizabeth Gaskins and Jacob Henry Froelich. He grew up in High Point, North Carolina.

He graduated from St. James Episcopal School in St. James, Maryland in 1952. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in English in 1956. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army for two years.

Mr. Froelich was active in the furniture industry for fifty years, He and his brother, Jacob Froelich Jr., owned and operated Froelich Veneer Company, started by their father, for years. He also owned and operated his own veneer business for several years.

He represented several furniture companies throughout the United States as a sales representative for many years, including Hickory Chair Company, Hickory Craft and Ardley Hall. He sincerely enjoyed the furniture industry, feeling quality furniture was a good investment for its enjoyment and durability. He also enjoyed many associations with people in the industry.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Ragsdale Froelich, in 1999; and a brother, Jacob Henry Froelich Jr., in 2003. He was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in High Point, North Carolina. He attended Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church in his beloved Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where he spent many treasured times. He attended, regularly, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church near his home in Duluth, Georgia for the last several years.

He is survived by his wife of nearly thirty years, Alice Leonard Froelich, of Duluth, Georgia, sons Charles Gaskins Froelich Jr., wife Melanie, of Norcross, Georgia, Joseph Harris Froelich, wife Uliana, of Smyrna, Georgia, two stepchildren, Elizabeth Popwell Ralston, husband Jack, of Newport News, Virginia, Gary Walton Popwell Jr., of Columbia, South Carolina.

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Allison, Joseph and Anna Froelich, three step grandchildren Parrish, John and Daven Ralston. He had one niece, Molly Froelich, two nephews, Henry Froelich, wife Molly, Sam Froelich, wife Catherine, of North Carolina, a sister-in-law, Claudia Leonard, of Americus, Georgia.

Mr. Froelich loved the beach, especially Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He liked to say “the ocean can cure anything.” His sense of humor and zest for life were contagious.

Several charitable groups meant a great deal to him. Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church, P.O. Box 990, Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585, The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, P.O. Box 14608, Greensboro, North Carolina 27415-4608, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 108 West Farriss Avenue, High Point, North Carolina 27262, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 3700 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096-3194. He participated in the continued growth and support of these charities.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church at Pawleys Island, South Carolina on December 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the home on Pawleys Island, 609 Doyle Avenue, after the memorial service and continue the celebration of the life of Charles Gaskins Froelich.

Lelia N. Baker

TRINITY – Mrs. Lelia Etta Nelson Baker, 86, of 4574 Pliney Farlow Road, Trinity, NC, died November 18, 2009, at Hospice Home at High Point, High Point.

Mrs. Baker was a native of Randolph County and was a homemaker. She regularly attended Mt. Tabor Community Church. She had worked at Commonwealth Hosiery Mill and Wee Sox Hosiery Mill, both in Randleman, and Guilford Hosiery Mill in High Point.

Survivors are her husband, John A. Baker, Jr., of the home; three daughters, Jean Baker Antrim of the home, Elaine Baker Beaver of Salisbury and Joy Mitchem of Trinity; two sons, Charles E. Baker and John A. Baker, III, both of Trinity; a sister, Inez Nelson Hayworth of High Point; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Tabor Community Church, Asheboro, conducted by the Rev. Steven Stowe and the Rev. Gene Beaver. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the church, and other times at the home.

Arrangements by Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Tributes may be made at www.ridgefuneralhome.com.

Antilee Dinkins Hill

ARCHDALE – Mrs. Antilee Dinkins Hill, age 85, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in the Westwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Archdale.

Mrs. Hill was born on December 22, 1923, in Yadkin County to Harrison C. and Matrona Allgood Dinkins. She was previously employed with Hillcrest Throwing Company, a division of Burlington Mills. Mrs. Hill was of the Wesleyan Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her four sisters, one brother, and a son, Donald R. Hill in 1970. On June 24, 1945, she married Robert Folwell Hill, who survives of the home.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her four sons: Robert F. Hill, Jr. and wife Linda Balfour of Mebane, James W. Hill and wife Louise of Sophia, Edward G. Hill and wife Vickie and Andrew D. Hill and wife Alma all of Trinity. Mrs. Hill has six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one sister, Iris Horner of High Point.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale by the Reverend Carroll Upton. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery in High Point. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m.

Please share your condolences with the family at www.mem.com.

Jack Walton

HIGH POINT – Mr. Jack Sherman Walton, 80, a resident of Wesleyan Arms, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Jack was born in High Point, January 29, 1929, a son of Clarence and Maggie Nelson Walton. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army for two years and the U.S. Navy for twelve years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wanda Walton. Jack was a member of High Point Friends Meeting.

Surviving are a sister, Jeane Poole of Rockwell, one niece, four nephews and numerous cousins.

Memorial service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. in the High Point Friends Meeting Haworth Chapel by Pastor Kelly Kellum. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be directed to High Point Friends Meeting, 800 Quaker Lane, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com.

Cheston Hamilton

HIGH POINT – Cheston Trent Hamilton, 20, died November 17, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, Thomasville.

Hazel Crowell

LEXINGTON – Hazel Burkhart Crowell, 90, of West Center Street Extension died November 17, 2009.

Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. today at Paul’s Chapel United Church of Christ.

Piedmont Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen L. Helms

LEXINGTON – Helen Lail Helms, 89, of Allen Drive died November 18, 2009, at Alston Brook Nursing Home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakhurst Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Thelma Cade

ATHENS, Ga. – Mrs. Thelma Jones Cade, 74, died November 14, 2009, at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lexington City Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Service of Lexington.

Robert Curry Sr.

LEXINGTON – Robert William Curry Sr., 63, of New Haven Drive died November 17, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Files Chapel Baptist Church.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Service of Lexington.

Patricia Adragna

CHARLOTTE – Ms. Patricia Breeden Adragna, 57, died November 18, 2009.

Arrangements will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point.