Deaths and Funerals in North Carolina Localities
Mrs. John C. Sheloff of 1104 N Main St died in High Point Memorial Hospital this morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Greensboro Mrs. Ethel Fox Rice died Friday in Moses Cone Hospital. She was a secretary for W W Granger Co and leaves a husband two daughters and several relatives. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday at Lebanon Baptist Church. Randleman George Parson Sr. 55 farmer of Rt 1 died Friday in Randolph Hospital after illness. Survivors include two sons and four daughters, funeral Sunday at St Peters United Methodist Church. The family will be at Brown's Funeral Home Greensboro 7-9 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Sheloff
N. Main St
High Point Memorial Hospital
Greensboro
Ethel Fox Rice
Floyd M. Rice
Rt. 5
Moses Cone Hospital
W. W. Granger Co
Chatham County
Northeast
McLeansville
Ladies Auxilary of
Fire District 13
Nancy
Ruby Rice
Wally Fox
Pleasant Garden
Alice Giles
Summerfield
Ann Scott
Rose Garner
Maryland
Larry Fox
Rox Fox
Jerry
Bill Fox
High Point
Cancer Fund
Lebanon Baptist Church
Hanes-Lineberry
Randleman
George Parson Sr
Rt. 1
Randolph Hospital
Asheboro
George Parson Jr
James Parson
Phyllis Balfer
Gwendolyn Brown
Jennie Parson
Bertha Parson
San Francisco
Calif
John Parson Wilbur Parson
Clyde Parson
New York City
Ida Craig
Louise Johnson
Lois Hayes
Willie Ferree
St. Peters United Methodist Church
Highway 220
Brown
William C Sawyer dies after illness at High Point hospital
William Clarence Sawyer of 2313 East Green Dr. died at 9 45 p m Friday in High Point Memorial Hospital after two weeks of declining health and a week of critical illness. He was a machinist at Alfred Metal Stamping Co and a Brentwood Presbyterian Church deacon. He is survived by his wife Lucille, a son in Orangeburg South Carolina, two grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Funeral 3 p m Sunday at Brentwood Presbyterian Church with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The body remains at Sechrest Funeral Home and the family will be at the funeral home tonight 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clarence Sawyer
East Green
High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. Sawyer
Caswell County
Joseph S
Hulda Susan Miles Sawyer
High Point
Lucille Lassiter
Alfred Metal Stamping Co
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Lucille L. Sawyer
William Frederick Sawyer
Orangeburg
S.C
Lillian S. Reagan
Louis
Nannie) Allred
Alton W. Sawyer
William J. Wrenn Jr
Grady R. Barringer
Floral Garden Park
Sechrest Funeral Home
Mamie Gertrude Kirkman Taylor
Sechrest Chapel
Cecil E. Haworth
Floral Garden Park Cemetery
Sechrest’s
Thomas Odom
Delk Dr
Taylor
Delk Drive
Death, Teaneck man Wilford Farrington
Wilford Farrington of Teaneck New Jersey died Thursday at Englewood Hospital Englewood New Jersey. He was born in High Point and moved to New Jersey in 1936. He is survived by his wife Mrs Lues trean Farrington a brother Clyde O Farrington of Detroit and a nephew Mrs Maude Hinton of High Point. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Galilee United Methodist Church Teaneck New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Farrington
Teaneck
N.J
Englewood Hospital
Englewood
High Point
New Jersey
Maude Hinton
Underhill St
Luestrean Farrington
Clyde O. Farrington
Detroit
Mich
Galilee United Methodist Church
Genesee Ave
Henry O Sechrest dies in Orlando at 49
Henry O. Sechrest 49 of Rt 5 Orlando died at 12 15 am Friday in Orange Memorial Hospital after a weeklong stay. He was born in High Point son of Fred A and Coroin Evans Sechrest and served in the US Air Force during World War II. He leaves his wife Thelma Patterson Sechrest a daughter Joan Sechrest two sons Harold and Roger Sechrest four brothers Fredrick Creighton Gerald and Gilbert Sechrest. Funeral is Sunday in Orlando at Carey Hand Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Sechrest
Rt. 5
Orlando
Fla
Orange Memorial Hospital
Mr. Sechrest
High Point
Fred A. and
Coroin Evans Sechrest
Baltimore
Tangelo Park
Greensboro
Gerald Sechrest Sr
Rt. 7
Gilbert G. Sechrest
Hillside Drive
Carey Hand Funeral Home
Death Claims Mrs Powers of Maryfield Nursing Home
Mrs Lulu Randolph Powers 81 of Maryfield Nursing Home died at 1 45 pm Friday at High Point Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks born June 17 1890 in Hamilton Georgia daughter of James Randolph and Lulu Jones Livingston she resided in High Point seven years moving from Port Royal Virginia her husband Charles P Powers died April 1964 she was a member of St Peters Episcopal Church Port Royal Surviving daughter Beverley C Pratt four grandsons one brother Willis J Livingston of Cocoa Beach Florida funeral at St Peters Episcopal Church Port Royal VA at 2 pm Monday burial in church cemetery body at Sechrest Funeral Home tonight family at the funeral home 7 8 pm body to Thompson Funeral Home Fredericksburg VA tomorrow morning family at the funeral home Sunday 7 8 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Randolph Powers
Maryfield Nursing Home
High Point Memorial Hospital
Powers
Hamilton
James Randolph
Lulu Jones Livingston
High Point
Port Royal
Charles P. Powers
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Beverley C
Doris) Pratt
Sherbrook Dr
Willis J. Livingston
Cocoa Beach
Florida
Thomas J. Faulkner
Sechrest Funeral Home
Thompson Funeral Home
Fredericksburg
Robert K Edwards Dies in Salem VA VA Hospital
Robert Knox Edwards 63 of Pulaski Virginia died Friday at 8:30 a m in the V A Hospital in Salem Survived by wife Nellie M Edwards three stepchildren and sister Viola Stamps of High Point Funeral services set for 2 30 p m at Thomas M Seagle and Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Knox Edwards
Pulaski
V.A. Hospital
Salem
Nellie Martin Edwards
J. N
Viola
Westwood Ave
High Point
Thomas M. Seagle & Sons
Gibsonville Postmaster Ernest Wade Ledbetter Dies at 64
Ernest Wade Ledbetter 64 retired Gib sonville postmaster died at home Friday. He was WWII veteran, former Gibsonville Rotary president, survived by wife Hattie Ledbetter two daughters Evelyn Bray and Rufus Shelton, one brother Ledbetter, two sisters South erland Gant. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church. Burial Alamance Memorial Park. Body at Bartlett Funeral Home with visitation 7-9 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibsonville
Ernest Wade Ledbetter
Rt. 2
Randolph County
Rotary Club
Adult Boosters Club
Hattie McKinney Ledbetter
Evelyn Bray
Norfolk
Rufus Shelton
Burlington
One Ledbetter
Ina Southerland
Whitsett
Margaret Gant
High Point
Sharon Lutheran Church
Alamance Memorial Park
Bartlett Funeral Home
Bound Over On Check Charge Involving Forged Instrument
An E. Russell Avenue man James Albert Stalling, 33, was bound over to Superior Court on uttering a forged check and forgery after a waived preliminary hearing. In district court, Shirley Jean Maxwell was found guilty of larceny and given a 90 day suspended sentence for taking a rifle from her father William Maxwell. Four people faced charges of issuing worthless checks. Ellen J. Perdue was found guilty and ordered to pay costs. Archie S. McKinnon Sr. had charges dismissed. Wesley B. Stanley and Rita W. Baxley had counts not pressed with leave. Timothy Michael Cole, 19, was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and fined costs with the gun confiscated. Community notices include Dorcas Society program at Baldwin Chapel School and United Ushers meeting at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Russell Avenue
Superior Court
James Albert Stalling
Shirley Jean Maxwell
Willard Street
William Maxwell
Ellen J. Perdue
Lincoln Drive
Archie S. McKinnon Sr
Route 1
Break-Ins Reported To Police
Police investigated multiple break ins and thefts from homes under construction and parked vehicles. Incidents included Edith Cooper’s bathroom window break in with clothing items a watch and food totaling 279 dollars and eight pairs of boots and three pairs of shoes from City Shoe Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cooper
Sharron Street
Yorkshire Drive
Gilwood
Carl Williams
Terrell Drive
Sears
Green Drive Billiards
Jennifer Kristine Lowe
William and Mary
Clyde Cecil
Rt. 4
Thomasville
Jo Ann Fabrics
Harold Gibbardt
Rt. 7
Greensboro
High Point
Dale Scott Lanier
Lindale Drive
Bobby Lee Morgan
Locust Place
James Clay Bakley
Spencer Avenue
Ervin Calvin Crawford
Mangum Avenue
Jerry Wayne Odell
Moore Avenue
Martha Faye Odell
Moore Ave
Leonard C. Busby
Montlieu Avenue
Covington Receives Kiwanis Honor In High Point
George Covington was made an honorary member of the High Point Kiwanis Club on Friday. Nat Harrison Jr praised his long service with the Chamber of Commerce as the reason for the award. Other honors went to longtime Kiwanian Paul W Godfrey and to advisors for local high school Key and Reyette clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Covington
High Point Kiwanis Club
Nat Harrison Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Covington
Paul W Godfrey
Reyette
Corie McRae
Donald Arnold
Andrews
Vic Sanniota
Pat Withers
Central
Ray Sink
Steven Sharp
Trinity
Drama
High Point College
Home Fire Damages Two Rooms in Hawks Residence
A fire of undetermined origin caused heavy damage to two rooms in the Thomas Hawks home on Van Buren Street Thursday at 5 08 p m. Firemen said the living room and kitchen suffered heavy damage while the other two rooms sustained smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hawks
van Buren Street
Langley seeks re election to Randolph County post
Randolph County Commissioner Floyd Langley filed for re election Tuesday announcing his bid to continue the seat he has held since 1968. The 46 year old farmer from Staley emphasized his three years of experience and expected county changes. He and his brother operate a dairy hog beef and tobacco farm and Langley serves on local agricultural and social service boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Floyd Langley
Langley
Clark Langley
Randolph
Staley
Gattis Langley
Staley High School
Randolph County Live Stock Association
Randolph County Board of Social Services
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Area
Wesleyan Methodist Church
County plans grinding based waste disposal program
County officials outline a new waste plan using grinding before disposal to reduce landfill space and truck travel. The Jackson Lake Road site will reach capacity in about two years, Riverdale in ten. roadside dumps should decline as grinding units urbanize countywide. Construction at High Point could start by mid April with the second unit following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Lake Road
Riverdale
High Point
Week of February 7, 1972 City School Menus
Lunch menus for elementary and high school show daily offerings for February 7 to February 11 1972. Elementary meals include Sloppy Joes macaroni & cheese and meat loaf with sides, while high school meals feature Sloppy Henrys cole slaw fishwich and beefaroni.
Permits Granted for 26 New Homes and City Projects
The Inspection Division authorized 26 new dwelling permits totaling 35 406 dollars, plus a 3 040 998 dollar city hall permit, bringing overall permit value to 3 596 864 dollars. Additional permits include residential improvements, repairs, fencing, roofing, and several business and warehouse projects across multiple streets and firms. Major allocations include a 50 000 dollar warehouse for Jack Spellers, a 112 000 dollar warehouse for Deeks and Co, and the 82 400 square foot city hall project on S Hamilton Street heated electrically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Hill
Jack Spellers
Deeks and Co
Blandwood Circle
John W. Dyer
S. Main Street
Archdale Oil Company
W. Ward Street
Lewis Kress
West Green St
High Point Medical Center, Inc
Quaker Lane
City Hall
S. Hamilton Street
The
Westminster Co
Middlewood Court
Greenstone Place
Ervin Company
Briarcliff Drive
Bolinbroke Road
Roy Hauser
Robin Hood Road
L. R. McNeill
Manor Drive
Security Development Co
Wales Street
J. S. Hall
Richland Street
J. I. Yarborough
Poetzinger Files to Seek Lexington 30th House Seat
Lexington businessman Poet zinger files as the first Republican candidate in the General Assembly's 30th district race. A six year Lexington resident, he serves on the Davidson County Community Action board and has led Glasson Motor Lines, chaired local boards, and held roles with the American Trucking Association and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. The 30th district covers Davidson and Davie counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fred Poetzinger
General Assembly
Poetzinger
Ohio
Davidson County Community Action
Glasson Motor Lines
American Trucking Association
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Davidson
Davie Counties
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Sheloff
Mrs
W. G. Sawyer
Piedmont Hearing Aid Center
N. Main
Sheraton
Lexington Ave
Psemern Br CL
Seiectta de Ld
Nettie Jackson Hedrick
First Reformed United Church of Christ
Delk Smith
William Gorense Sawyer
Mamie Kirkman Taylor
Lula Randolph Powers
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Port Royal, Virginia
Mrs. Powers
Robert K. Edwards
E. W. Ledbetter
Mamie Taylor
Wesley B. Stanley
Rita W. Baxley
Kernersville
Timothy Michael Cole
Oakwood Street
Dorcas Society of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Baldwin Chapel
United
Ushers
United Ushers
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Mangum Street
Main Drug NO
S. Main St
Propany
Davis S
Twin Oaks
N. Main Street
Cubbetesy
Jewelers
Hazel Williams
Coach House
Real Estate Education, Inc
North Carolina
Gold Room
Holiday Inn-West
West Green Dr
Edward H. Shaw
You Wesson Insurance Service, Inc
P.O. Box
N. C
Insurance
Ray B. Wesson
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