Deaths and Funerals in High Point and Nearby Areas
Obituaries and funeral notices across North Carolina counties announce the deaths of John Davis 58 of High Point Jerome Coble 81 of Randleman and William Pegram 60 of Martinsville with services set for Sechrest Chapel Oak Grove Christian Church and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include wives children siblings and grandchildren with burial plans at Floral Garden Park Carolina Biblical Gardens Bethany United Methodist Cemetery and Roselawn Park. An additional notice covers Linda Niedens 33 of Kure Beach and Robert Payne 84 of High Point, detailing survivors and church ties with services at Kure Memorial Lutheran and Mount Olive Baptist Church. The column also lists Judge Julian Bond from Atlanta weighing possible 1976 presidential primaries and VP hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jack) Spencer Davis
Bridges
High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. Davis
Lexington
James W
Kate Conrad Davis
High Point
Kate Jones
Davis Patrol and Watchman Service
Marines
New Salem Tabernacle
Margaret Streeby
Jackson
J. C. Davis
Columbus
Sechrest Chapel
William R. Farrell
Floral Garden Park
Sechrest Funeral Home
Eli Rivers
Lessie Mae Pearson Rivers
Franklin Ave
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Marlboro County
D.C
Emma Pearson
Julian Pearson
Oak Grove
Edith Mae Rivers
Washington, D.C
Annie Pearl Harrington
Laurinburg
Julian Pearson, Jr
Gibson
Willie James Pearson
Calvin Pearson
Capital Heights
Oak Grove Christian Church
Augustus Miles
Carolina Biblical Gardens
Moore Funeral Home
J. R. Coble
Randleman
Jesse Roy Coble
Cole
Randolph County
General Motors
Buick Division
James L
Julian Wayne Coble
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
Michael B. Brown
Bethany United Methodist Church
W. J. Pegram
Martinsville
William Jiles Pegram
Banks Rd
Martinsville Memorial Hospital
Guilford County
N.C
Martinsville Novelty Co
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Frances Angel Pegram
Judy B. McClain
Bobby Lester Pegram
Lou Lineberry Pegram
Collinsville
V. Y. Beeson
Jarvis Pegram
Asheboro
Aubrey L. Pegram
Elmer F. Pegram
Arthur W. Wingfield
L. Lawson Byrd
Roselawn Park
Edward Niedens
Wilmington
Linda Lou Niedens
Kure Beach
Kure Memorial Lutheran Church
E. E. Horne
S. L. Conrad
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Phil
Vickie Niedens
The
Home
Sylvia Fordham
Atlanta, Ga
Thomas Lilly
Ella Tucker
Kernersville
Robert M. Payne
Robert Matthews Payne
West Ave
Daniel Brooks
Davie County
William and
Lula Malone Payne
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Bertha Foster Payne
Ruby Thalma Brevard
Herbert Payne
Greensboro
Tony Payne
Nettie Harris
Elizabeth Neely
Cooleemee
Kelly Payne
W. H. Haile
George Robinson
Friendship Baptist Church
County considers funds transfer for temporary education jobs
Harvell cites implications for Oakview Estates while Guilford officials weigh moving about 40000 dollars from Emergency Employment Act toward Guilford County Schools for temporary positions ending in March. Bodenheimer and Shaw caution against creating unnecessary jobs. Shaw reports high capacity at High Point disposal site and discusses Evergreens, Inc. site talks on the old county home property for a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvell
Oakview Estates
High Point
Guilford County
Evergreens, Inc
Evergreens
City clash over electrical service to Hall Printing Co
Koonce accused officials of ramming a takeover of Duke electrical service to Hall Printing Co, while Wood defended city outreach to persuade businesses to switch to city power. Courts review legality. State Court of Appeals ruled against the city, with a possible appeal to the State Supreme Court. ElectriCities meeting at Pinehurst draws council members amid EPIC and Project PIC talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Arnold Koonce
Koonce
Hall Printing Co
Hall
Duke
State Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
EPIC
ElectriCities
Pinehurst
Police warn on bike thefts and determent advice
Davis urges six foot cable locks and front to back frame securing to deter bike thefts. He notes police would need more manpower to recover stolen bikes and that most thieves are under 21 with High Point College cases cited. With 20000 bikes in High Point, many left unlocked, thefts totaled far above armed robberies this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
High Point College
High Point
August Delivers Rain So Far Boosting Crops Across State
August rain helped farmers after a hot July with only 1.98 inches. National Weather Service forecasts 60 percent rain today and 40 percent Saturday with more showers next week. Guilford County Extension notes July drought hurt gardens and crops. tobacco and corn face reduced yields, late corn may near normal depending on August rain. Ear corn unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
National Weather Service
Guilford County Agricultural Extension Service
Greeting clowns visit city workers during clown week
Members of the High Point Clown Club appeared in costumes to greet city employees on Thursday. Bob Stephenson brought an apple to Pat Simmons, secretary to Mayor Paul Clapp. A benefit softball game was slated for 7 p.m. at Lewis Recreation Center in Greensboro, with more projects planned for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Clown Club
Clown Club
Bob Stephenson
Pat Simmons
Paul Clapp
Lewis Recreation Center
Greensboro
Pfafftown flea market and community events summary
Pfafftown Jaycees sponsor a flea market arts and crafts show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Central Community Center, Old U.S. 421. Andrews booster club meets 8 p.m. at Andrews High School cafeteria. Trinity Church youth present a 7:30 p.m. musical at Trinity Baptist Church with about 35 youths led by Mike Lopez. Thomasville YMCA offers junior and senior life saving classes at Mills Home Pool Tuesday at 7 p.m. Enrollment caps apply. YMCA also runs final session of summer sports camp August 5-16 at the National Guard Armory for ages 6-12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfafftown
Pfafftown Jaycees
Ngi
West Central Community Center
Old U.S 421
Pfafftown ‘Jaycees
Trinity
College Avenue Baptist Church
Lenoir
Trinity Baptist Church
Mike Lopez
Thomasville
YMCA
Mills Home
National Guard Armory
Break-In Probed At Drive-In Theatre High Point
High Point police investigate Thursday break in at Thunderbird Drive-In Theatre with more damage than losses. Window entry attempted at several spots. concession area damage exceeds 300 dollars. Missing 20 speakers 160 dollars value and merchandise worth 3.50. Additional thefts include a rental house entry with appliances valued around 170 dollars, plus two radios and cigars from High Point Fixture Manufacturing. Damages near 25 dollars. Copper tubing 800 dollars stolen from Beamon Court site. A 1967 car was stolen from General Steel parking lot. A Crest Labels check scam and a stolen vending machine incident are noted. An 11-year-old boy is held on larceny charges after underpriced purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Thunderbird Drive-In
Alice Bright Lloyd
Amos Street
Willy Lloyd
S. P. Kimsey
Maryfield Nursing Home
High Point Fixture Manufacturing Co
Beamon Court
Welborn Plumbing and Heating Co
Keith Raymond Allen
S. Elm Street
General Steel Products
Blandwood Circle
Crest Labels Inc
English Road
Crest
Employes
Point Housing Authority
Davis Avenue
Henley Street
Winston-Salem
N. Main Street
Nancy Goodwin
Williams Street
Thomas Harrison Ray
W. Ray Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.S. Davis
H. Bailiff
B. Homer Bailiff
Winster St
Randolph Hospital
Calvary United Methodist Church
Helen Cockerham
P. L. Roberson
James C. Bailiff
Pugh Funeral Home Chapel
G. Lee Pollock
Guilford Memorial Park
L. R. Cole SR
Graham
Lewis Roland Cole Sr
Route 1
Patricia Maness
Sylvia June Edwards
Pompano Beach
Fla
William H. Cole
Lewis Roland Cole Jr
J. E. Cole
Burlington
Louise Crutchfield
Rt. 1
Dorothy Boyer
Hollan
Roger Dale Hollan Jr
Roger Dale
Cynthia Henson Hollan
Route 4
Rachel Lynn Hollan
Betty Henson
Edward A. Henson Jr
Frankie Hollan
Asheville
Jancer Hollan
Morganton
Tim Smith
Julian Bond
Bond
Atlanta Constitution
Cumby Y Mortuary
Chestnut Dr
Sechrest
Lexington Ave
National
Roger Dale ‘Holvin, Jr
Gulford Memorial Park
Jack Spencer Davis
Andrews Athletic Booster Club
Andrews High School
Haizlip Funeral Home, Inc
Fourth Street
Church Street
Oakwood Memorial Park
Monthev
North Main
Lee Cockerham i
Cockerham
Schaffner
Marx
Dacron
Woot
Forner
Wrights Clothing Stores
Aiown High Point
Welborn Insurance
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