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HIGH POINT – James C. “Big’un” Baker, 68, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 1600 Kivett Drive.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Central United Methodist Church in Thomasville. The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church and other times at the home of the sister, June Baker Billie, 502 Cox Ave. in Thomasville. A public viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at S. E. Thomas Funeral Service in Thomasville.
Ethel Leonard Gammons
Ethel Leonard Gammons, 90, of Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Center in Thomasville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the Hospice Home at High Point.
Gammons was born March 4, 1919, in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Ira Leonard and Mabel Clara Hayworth Leonard. She was a retired employee with Kayby Mills, following 30 years of service, and prior to her death was the oldest member of Fairmont Park Baptist Church in High Point.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairmont Park Baptist Church in High Point with the Revs. Wayne Richardson and Dr. Steven D. Jones officiating. Burial followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Fairmont Park Baptist Church in High Point. Online condolences may be sent to the Gammons family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Darrell Holt
Darrell Thomas Holt, 67, of Myers Drive in Thomasville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Select Specialty Medical Hospital in Winston-Salem.
Holt was born March 24, 1942, in Guilford County, a son of Thomas William Holt and Edith Pendry Holt. He was retired, having worked in the insurance business with Western Southern, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at J.C. Green and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow in the Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the Holt family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Helen S. Kivett
LEXINGTON — Helen Shaw Kivett, 85, of East Center Street Extension in Lexington, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Kivett was born Sep. 20, 1923, in Davidson County, to Willie Edgar Shaw and Tessie Shandwick Shaw. She was a retired employee of Lexington Telephone Company.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Frankie Matthews officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials should be directed to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society in Greensboro or Davidson County Cancer Services in Lexington. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Joy Leonard
WINSTON-SALEM — Joy Vern Murphy Leonard, 54, of 1662 Norman Shoaf Road Lot No. 3, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at her residence.
Leonard was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Davidson County, daughter of the late Francis Woodrow Murphy and Vada Smith Murphy. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway School Road Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville, with the Rev. Robert Walker officiating. The family will be at the home of the son, Matthew Darrell Leonard, 123 Bell Drive in Thomasville.
Memorials may be directed to Midway School Road Baptist Church in Thomasville. Online condolences may be sent to the Leonard family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Jennifer Martell
SALISBURY — Jennifer Rickard Martell, 48, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville.
She was born July 17, 1960, in Onslow County, to Buck Rickard and June Venable Rickard. She was a graduate of East Davidson High School and attended North Carolina State University. She was a lifelong Wolfpack fan. She worked at Belk Department Store and Chambers & Price Realty in High Point. She was preceded in death by her father.
On Nov. 7, 1987, she married Frank Martell, who survives of the home; also surviving is her mother, June Venable Rickard, of Thomasville; a brother, Van Rickard and wife Pam, of Monroe Township, N.J.; a sister, Teresa Ritter and husband Kelly, of Durham; a great aunt, Louise Jordan, of Bear Creek; and a cousin, Joel Jordan and wife Deb, of Knightdale.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville from 6-8 p.m. today.
Memorials may be directed to The National Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210-2102. Online condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
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Rickey Wayne “Rick” Sebastian
Rickey Wayne “Rick” Sebastian, 51, of Windy Hill Lane, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 16, 2009.
He was born Oct. 25, 1957, in Davidson County, to Arthur Roy “Dickey” Sebastian and Phyllis Ann Wood Sebastian. Rick was a graduate of Thomasville High School in 1976 and played baseball in high school. Rick was a project manager with First Restoration Service and was a contractor for a number of years. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church on Highway 8 in Lexington, where he was a youth Sunday school teacher. He loved singing, fishing, racing and going to the lake. Rick was married to Kathy Renee Gordon.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy G. Sebastian, of the home; his mother and father, Phyllis and Dickey Sebastian, of Thomasville; one daughter, Katelyn Hope Sebastian; one son, Matthew “Cord” Sebastian and wife Miranda Leigh; one grandson, Jackson “Cole” Sebastian; two sisters, Gayle S. Hulin and husband Tony and Teresa S. Ward and husband Danny, both of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews; and his two very special pet friends, Lacy and Jake.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, 122 West Main St., from 7-9 p.m. today and other times at the home. Pallbearers will be Grover Beck, Randy Ballard, Patrick Young, Keith Mabe, Brian Hulin, Jamie Jackson, Gene Anderson and Scotty Mabe. Honorary Pallbearers will be Todd York, Clint Mabe, Jason Key, Buster Smith, Rodney Duke and Melvin Myers.
Memorials may be directed to Lighthouse Baptist Church in Lexington. Online condolences may be made to the Sebastian family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
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Sean-Luc Stanford
LEXINGTON — Sean-Luc Stanford, 16, of Marco Boulevard in Lexington, died Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Stanford was born Oct. 29, 1992, in Davidson County, to Jerry Stanford and Saprina Edwards Brinkley. He was a sophomore student at Central Davidson High School, where he was a member and captain of the ROTC and a member of the Central Track Team.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Preacher Clyde Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Mina Brown Swicegood
DENTON — Mina Brown Swicegood, 90, of Mt. Vista Health Park, formerly of the Erlanger Community in Lexington, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, after a brief illness.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, 301 North Main St. The family will receive friends and family from 12:30 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. A brief graveside service will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to either Beck’s Lutheran Church or Cotton Grove Methodist Church in Lexington. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Luther (Tom) Varner
ASHEBORO — Luther Franklin (Tom) Varner, 96, of Asheboro, died Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday at the Hughes Grove Baptist Church cemetery. The family will see friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.
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LEXINGTON — Betty Black Peele Goodman, 76, of Williams St., died Friday, May 15, 2009, at Alston Brook Nursing Home.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, where she was a member for 39 years, with the Revs. Darrell Cartrette and Doug McGee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rowan County, 512 Kulmac Road Suite 3, Salisbury NC 28144.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net
Rickey Hedrick
LEXINGTON — Rickey Lavon Hedrick, 52, of Shoaf Street, died Friday May 15, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Borough officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to a local hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Frances Leonard
LEXINGTON — Frances Louise Peninger Leonard, 83, of Leonard Road, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after declining health of one year.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Chapel in Lexington, with Dr. Ray N. Howell III and the Rev. Tommy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care in Winston-Salem or First Baptist Church in Lexington.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Rev. Larry Peterson
LEXINGTON — The Rev. Larry Peterson, 62, of East Park Avenue, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, in UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Piedmont Funeral Home and other times at the home of the daughter, Margaret Whitlock, 290 Evergreen Circle in Lexington.
Memorials in Peterson’s name may be made to the Building Fund of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington. Online condolences may be made at www.piedmontfuneralhome.com.
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LEXINGTON — Peggy Joyce Essick, 67, of The Oaks of Thomasville, formerly of Old Highway 64 West in Lexington, died peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Essick was born June 6, 1941, in Carteret County, N.J., to Samuel McCoy Wood and Jessie Shaw Wood. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Marshburn officiating. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home following the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Children’s Home or Humane Society of Davidson County in Lexington.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Mildred Floyd
LEXINGTON — Mildred Annie Browning Floyd, 91, a resident of Alston Brook, formerly of Crutchfield Avenue, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Alston Brook.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lexington City Cemetery with Preacher Clyde Akers officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Piedmont Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.piedmontfuneralhome.com.
H.L. “Doc” Hill
LEXINGTON — H.L. “Doc” Hill, 83, of Center Church Road, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Hospice of Davidson County, Hinkle Hospice House.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington-Chapel with Dr. Stephen Pillsbury officiating. Burial will follow in Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Center United Methodist Church, Christian Fellowship Center, P.O. Box 179, Welcome, N.C. 27374.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Josephine Livengood
HIGH POINT — Josephine Elizabeth Livengood, 85, died Monday, May 11, 2009.
Livengood was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Guilford County, a daughter of Lawrence W. Livengood and Beulah Rook Livengood. She was a graduate of High Point High School, attended Jones Business School, and was retired from Harris Teeter where she worked for a number of years.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Floral Garden Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Rose officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church, 2311 Westchester Drive in High Point. J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home (Wallburg Chapel) is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the Livengood family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Hut Mann
LEXINGTON — Hut Mann, 75, of Iroquois Trail, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Piedmont Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be made at www.piedmontfuneralhome.com.
Peggy Ann Pearce
LEXINGTON — Peggy Ann Patterson Pearce, 71, of Grimes Boulevard, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at her home.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at Coggins Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Lewis Johns and David Schaffer officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home on Grimes Blvd.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rowan County, 512 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Libby M. Snider
LEXINGTON — Libby Miller Snider, 57, of Old Buggy Trail in Lexington, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Snider was born April 26, 2009, in Davidson County, to Dennis Miller and Martha Byerly Miller. She was a former employee of Mid State Tile and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, with the Revs. Kenneth Deal and Doug McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel and other times at the home of her father, 730 Ridge Road in Lexington.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Frederick Warren
Frederick Charles Warren, 81, of Brookstone Retirement Center, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the center.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at Pilgrim Reformed Church with the Rev. Barry Surratt officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Reformed Church, 797 Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC 27295.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
David Younts
LEXINGTON — David Bradley Younts, 36, of Welcome Bethesda Road in Lexington, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Younts was born Oct. 30, 1972, in Davidson County, to J.D. Younts and Shirley Hinkle Younts. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and a vendor at Cooks Flea Market, where he had many friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Doug Hochmuth. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
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LEXINGTON — Mary Ann Stogney Adams, 90, of Bremen Drive, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at her home.
The mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, where she was a member, by Father Al Gondek. Entombment will follow at the mausoleum at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Nancy Black
Nancy Jane Craver Black, 79, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born Sep. 11, 1929, in Davidson County, to C.R. Craver and Clara Everhart Craver. She was a homemaker and a member of Fair Grove United Methodist Church, where she was a member of The Belle Bennett Circle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall “M.A.” Black Jr., on Jan. 21, 1982, sisters, Helen Harrington and Mamie Myers, and a son-in-law, Nick Nicholson.
Surviving is a daughter, Toni Nicholson, of Thomasville; a son, Mark A. Black and wife Judy, of Thomasville; a brother, Eric Ken Craver, of Trinity; sisters, Elsie Hill, of Thomasville, Alice Miller, of Trinity, Francis Moore, of Lexington, Louise Watford, of Thomasville, and Joanne Bodenheimer, of Winston-Salem; a grandson, Kevin Brian Nicholson; and her special canine companions, Zena and J.D.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Fair Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elise Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Black will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the visitation.
Memorials may be directed to SPCA of the Triad in Greensboro, Fair Grove United Methodist Church in Thomasville, Fair Grove Lion’s Club in Thomasville, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
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Kathleen F. Clodfelter
LEXINGTON — Kathleen Frady Clodfelter, 64, of Kepley Road in Lexington, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lexington Church of God, with the Revs. Lonnie Daugherty, David Hatcher and Kelly Frady officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Davidson County Cancer Services in Lexington. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Dixie Leigh Kennedy
Dixie Leigh Kennedy, infant, failed to survive birth Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Thomasville Medical Center.
Kennedy was the daughter of Kaycee Ann Ivey, of Thomasville, and Jason Kennedy, who is serving in the National Guard in Iraq.
Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Huey Turner officiating. There will be no stated visitation. Online condolences may be made to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Jane Elizabeth Morphis
Jane Elizabeth Morphis, 70, of 146 Summers Trail, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Moprhis was born June 25, 1938, in West Virginia, to Chester Arnold and Colleen Rexroad Arnold. She was a retired office manager for Genco Supply and was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Carolina Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dana Slack officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Ruth Phillips
LINWOOD — Ruth Johnson Phillips, 80, of South Fork Drive, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center following a short illness.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tyro United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Randy Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Tyro United Methodist Church, Bus Fund, in Lexington. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Hazel J. Seamon
LEXINGTON — Hazel Elizabeth Julian Seamon, age 90, of Trailer Drive in Lexington, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at her home after a sudden illness.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Lexington City Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at George Seamon’s home, 214 Fern Creek Drive, Lexington.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.