THOMASVILLE – Joan Lee Branson, 76, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Joan was born September 7, 1935 in Davidson County to the late Carl Lee and Hazel Myrtle Childress Tuttle.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Shankle and husband Alan of Trinity, Missy Jo Branson of Washington, DC; son, Carlton Branson and wife Stacey of High Point; brother, Jeffery L. Tuttle and wife Jincy of Raleigh; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Joan retired from Wright of Thomasville after 25 years of service.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 21, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Thomasville Funeral Home; followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm in the Chapel with Reverend David Albertson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Central Wesleyan Family Life Center, 300 Hinkle St., Thomasville, NC 27360 or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Ave., 15th floor, New York, NY 10017.
Jimmy Cole
ARCHDALE – Jimmy Lee Cole, Sr. passed away May 18, 2012 at High Point Regional Health Systems. He was the son of Hoyle Clayton Cole and Minnie Esther Brooks Cole and was born on June 19, 1945 in Guilford County, North Carolina and resided in Archdale.
Jimmy could always make you smile and cracked jokes even when he was ill. He loved Face Book and was ready to go home to Heaven.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy Cole, Howard Cole, Larry Cole, and Gurney Cole; Survivors include his loving Fiancée of 10 years, Brenda Dallas; daughters, Angel Livingston of Asheboro, Debbie Pace and her husband Rick of Taylors, SC and Tonya Cox of Greenville, SC; sons, Jimmy Lee Cole, Jr. of Miami, Fl., and Chris Cole of Asheboro; sister, Maxine East and six grandchildren, Derick Livingston, Morgan Cox, Dylan Cox, Ryan Pace, Christian Cole, and Chase Ferguson.
Jimmy was a generous and loving person to everyone he met. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly. Jimmy was a previous High Point Moose Lodge member. He will be missed dearly by his loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday at 6:00pm in the chapel of Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale. Family will receive friends immediately following service.
Donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to American Cancer Society at: www.cancer.org; P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; 1-800-227-2345 or to The Diabetes Foundation: www.diabetes.org, 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383); American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312
Online condolences may be made at www.sechrestfunerals.net
William Douglass
HIGH POINT – Mr. William Lee Douglass, 58, affectionately known as Doug, went from labor to reward on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hospice Home at High Point following a brief illness. Doug was born on March 17, 1954 in Great Falls, S.C. to the late Dan Douglass and Fannie Dye Douglass.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Douglass and Willie Dye.
Doug resided in High Point all of his life. He attended High Point Public Schools and was a graduate of High Point Central High School Class of 1972. Doug loved life and enjoyed playing checkers and he loved to make you laugh. He had a smile that would light up any room.
Doug leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Mr. James Smith, (Rosalynd) of Murphy, NC; one daughter, Ms. Mshairi Evans of High Point, NC; two sisters, Ms. Mary Hall and Mrs. Constance Edwards (Alvin) all of High Point, NC; three brothers, Dan Douglass (Dianne), Bobby Douglass (Irene) and Jesse Douglass all of High Point, NC; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Pearson Memorial AME Church, 835 E. Washington Drive, High Point, NC with the Rev. Ester M. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and other times at 2005 E. Green Drive. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park, High Point, NC.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, High Point, NC.
Benny J. Gordon
ASHEBORO – Benny Joe Gordon, 54, died May 15, 2012. Funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Linda Hall
HIGH POINT – Linda M. Kennedy Sledge Hall, age 80, a resident of High Point, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 in Hospice Home at High Point. She was born April 21, 1932 in Randolph County to the late Early and Grace Ward Kennedy. She was a member of Springfield Friends Meeting, where she was a member of the Martha Jay Sunday School Class. Linda had retired from the Veterans Administration in Indianapolis, Indiana as the Chief of Prosthetics, after 33 years of service, and was a member of NARFE. She was a member of the Archdale-Trinity Lions Club and a member Joyful Sounds of Christ United Methodist Church, she enjoyed the time she spent with them, playing the spoons, the tambourine, and maracas. They played at nursing homes, churches, hospitals and civic clubs. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano, fiddle, harp and auto harp. She also enjoyed sewing and making quilts for her family and friends and gardening. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death was a son, Richard Curtis Sledge, 3 sisters, Lois Cannon, Evelyn Smith and Vicky Joyce. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Kennedy. On April 25, 2009, she was married to Samuel Hall, he survives of the home.
She is also survived by her son, Dwight Sledge (Linda) of High Point, and her daughter, Joan Sledge Webb (James L.) of Greenfield, Indiana, her sisters, Maxine Dawkins of Archdale, and Wanda Mainer of Trinity, her brothers, David Kennedy (Glenda) and Mike Kennedy (Brenda) all of Trinity. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, May 21, 2012 at Springfield Friends Meeting with Pastor Ray Luther and Reverend Jeff Martin officiating. The family will see friends following the service. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Deep River Friends Meeting cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Linda’s memory may be made to Springfield Friends Meeting, 555 E. Springfield Road, High Point, NC 27263 or to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service of Archdale.
Heather Jarrett
THOMASVILLE – Heather Kay Jarrett 24, passed away on Friday May 18, 2012 at Thomasville Medical Center.
Born on December 20, 1987 in Davidson County to Terry Dwayne Jarrett and Glenda Hancock Lee. Preceded in death by her grandfather Donald Ray Jarrett and great grandfather Coy Lee Hancock.
Heather was an adoring mother to her two children, she a tremendous love of God, loving sister and genuinely cared for everyone.
Survived by her father Terry Wayne Jarrett and his wife Rhonda of Lexington, mother Glenda Hancock Lee of Thomasville son Nathaniel Dwayne Jarrett, daughter Natalie Dawn Jarrett of Thomasville. Sisters; Tiffany Dawn Lee of Thomasville, Jessica Troutman and her husband Brent of Southmont, Amber Morrow and Husband Jamie, Ashley Leonard and her husband Jason all of Lexington, grandparents; Joyce Arnett and her husband James of Thomasville, Sylvia Gayle Huddleston of Lexington, great grandparents Frances King and her husband Terry of Thomasville and Alberta Foltz of Winston Salem.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM at Thomasville Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday at Thomasville Church of God with Pastor Allan Green Officiating, followed by interment in Holly Hill Memorial Park. At other times the family will be at the home of Frances and Terry King.
Written and audio condolences may be made through www.Thomasvillefh.com.
Frances Johnson
THOMASVILLE – Frances Annette Johnson, 51, passed away on Friday May 18, 2012. A memorial service will be held 7 PM on Monday May 21, 2012 at Thomasville Funeral Home with Pastor Bynum Orr officiating.
JoAnn Kiser
ARCHDALE – Mrs. JoAnn Edwards Kiser, 73, died Saturday, May 19, 2012. Funeral plans are pending and will be announced by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Samantha McCullough
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Samantha Titus McCullough departed her earthly life on May 16, 2012. She was born October 18, 1965 in High Point, NC, the daughter of the late Senovia Titus Golden.
Samantha graduated from T. Wingate Andrews Senior High School in June 1983, where she was a social butterfly with all her peers. After high school she worked briefly in the Factory Industries, but, her true love was socializing and interacting with persons one on one. You would never catch her without her grand smile and laughter as well as conversation. For 13 years she was employed with Becky’s and Mary’s Restaurant.
Seeing the need to advance further, Samantha recently completed her Certified Nursing Assistance Degree from Stratford Career Institute.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Senovia Titus Golden, grandparents Samuel and Dorothy Titus, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, John McCullough of the home; father, Eugene Golden of High Point, one brother, Eugene Golden Jr. of High Point; two sisters, Misha (Fernando) Landis and Isis Golden both of High Point; a special cousin whom she claimed as her sister, Sonya Hunt-Little of High Point; one aunt, Ada (Charles) Walker; one uncle, Samuel Titus Jr. all of High Point; also a host of great uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at 12PM, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Living Water Baptist Church, 1300 Brentwood St. with Rev. Marcus Holley officiating. Pastor Darryl Napper Sr. is the Host Pastor. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Jamestown. Family visitation will be held at the church, Monday from 11:00am -12:00pm and other times at the home of Eugene Golden, 1739 Gavin St. Express your condolences at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net or visit face book/peoplesfuneralservice. Professional arrangements entrusted to Peoples Funeral Services.
William C. Renwick
THOMASVILLE – Mr. William Clarence “Bro” Renwick, 67, died Friday, May 18, 2012 in High Point Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12 noon in St. John A. M. E. Zion Church and burial will be Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in Salisbury National Cemetery.
Jewell Ridgeway
ARCHDALE – Jewell Ridgeway, age 89, of Archdale passed away Saturday May 19, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Ridgeway; brothers, Glenn Nance and Reitzel Nance and sister, Veva Lewallen.
Survivors include her son Ray Ridgeway (Billie) of Eden; brother, Max Nance of High Point; sister-in-laws, Peggy Nance of High Point and Joyce Nanceof High point and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at Floral Gardens Cemetery in High Point.
Donation can be made in her name to First Wesleyan Church in High Point.
Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale is handling arrangements
Online condolences may be made at www.sechrestfunerals.net
Gene Semmler
GREENSBORO - Gene Semmler, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Cremation services entrusted to Triad Cremation Society, Inc.
Betty Smith
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Betty Joyce Grubb Smith, 79, of High Point, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Hospice Home of High Point. She was born July 7, 1932 in Guilford County to Charles Franklin and Mary Pauline Holcomb Grubb. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in High Point. She was president of BGS Designs, Inc. and a retired freelance designer for Thomasville Furniture Industries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman B. Smith. Surviving are three daughters, Pamela Smith Webb of High Point, Tamara Smith Walsh and husband Robert of Clemmons, and Maria Smith Harmon and husband Brett of Conover; one son, Del Michael Smith of High Point; seven grandchildren, Heather Walling, Lauren Dawson, Chase Walsh, Austin Walsh, Jarrett Harmon, Blaise Harmon, and Kylie Harmon; and three great grandchildren, Justin Barreiro, Riley Dawson and Anala Dawson. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 . Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
Wanda Tonkin
RANDLEMAN – Wanda Ann Clutter Tonkin, age 72, of 2514 Woodfield Dr., Randleman died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mrs. Tonkins was a native of West Virginia and retired from the furniture business. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all. Wanda was a hard worker and loved raising children. She enjoyed fishing, planting flowers and spending time with her family. “May she rest in peace, we love you mom”.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years: Delmas Tonkin of the home, children: Jetty Allred and her husband Gary of Trinity, Anna McMahan and her husband Ronnie of Trinity, Timothy “Byrd” Clutter of Randleman, Wesley “Hoss” Clutter of Sophia, David Clutter of Sophia, and Bobby “Froggy” Tonkin of Level Cross; grandchildren, Wesley Clutter, Dustin McMahan, Charlie Bryant, Zachary Welborn, Heather Tonkin, Hilliary Tonkin, Hollie Tonkin, Emily Davis and Kendra McMahan; great grandchildren, Issiah, Haydan, Landon, Trevor, Cameron, Kaylah, McKenzie, Phoebe Rose, and Cassidy; sisters: Eval Carter and her husband Dennis of Archdale, Rita Greene and her husband Buddy of WVA and Connie Sweatt and her husband Buddy of Asheboro.
A celebration of life service will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Gospel Tabernacle, 2007 Fuller Mill Rd., Thomasville. The family will receive friends at the home of Jetty Allred, 4163 Valley Ridge Drive, Trinity. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Randolph Hospice House for their outstanding care.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
Carmela Wisniewski
HIGH POINT – Mrs. Carmela Cresciullo Wisniewski, age 73 passed away May 16th at High Point Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Wisniewski was born January 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to Nicola and Carmela Natoli Cresciullo. She had been employed for many years as a Para-Professional with the BOCES Drug and Abuse Program in New York. While living in Long Island she was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Mrs. Wisniewski moved to High Point and joined Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Eugene Wisniewski.
Surviving are her daughters and their spouses, Linda Flath and Scott of Patchogue, NY; Mary Houck and Doug of High Point; and Patty Kessler and Bobby of Queen Creek, Arizona. Mrs. Wisniewski has one son; Gene Wisniewski and wife, Donna of Florida. There are six grandchildren; Heather, Nick, Joseph, Austin, Kasey, and Harry and one great grandson; Joseph. Also surviving are two sisters; Natalie Sequino and husband Mike of Wading River, NY; and Janet Williams and husband John of Holbrook, NY; and one brother, Michael Cresciullo of Levittown, NY whose devoted wife Linda passed away in March, 2010.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:00 am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with the Reverend Vincent P.Smith, O.S.F.S.,Celebrant. The family will receive friends in the Gathering Space of the church from 10:00 am until 11:00 m prior to the service. Mrs. Wisniewski will be placed in the Columbarium of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Holbrook, NY at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, 4-A Oakbranch Drive, Greensboro, NC or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4145 Johnson Street, High Point, NC 27265.
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