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His publicist, Jerry Digney, told The Associated Press that Harmon died at his home.

Although not the original Bozo, Harmon portrayed the popular clown in countless appearances and, as an entrepreneur, he licensed the character to others, particularly dozens of television stations around the country. The stations in turn hired actors to be their local Bozos.

The business - combining animation, licensing of the character, and personal appearances - made millions, as Harmon trained more than 200 Bozos over the years to represent him in local markets.]]>  Larry Harmon, 83 - Los Angeles, CA
Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show-business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83.

His publicist, Jerry Digney, told The Associated Press that Harmon died at his home.

Although not the original Bozo, Harmon portrayed the popular clown in countless appearances and, as an entrepreneur, he licensed the character to others, particularly dozens of television stations around the country. The stations in turn hired actors to be their local Bozos.

The business - combining animation, licensing of the character, and personal appearances - made millions, as Harmon trained more than 200 Bozos over the years to represent him in local markets.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/larry_harmon_los_angeles_ca/memorial/national_hall_of_records/82641668.html http://www.nhor.org/patricia_helton_vinita_ok/memorial/burckhalter_funeral_home/82641667.html
Patricia retired from Eastern State Hospital where she was a registered nurse for 16 years. She was married to Rick Helton. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vinita. She enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing, gardening, cooking and her grandchildren. Patricia also was a group leader with Camp Fire Girls. Everyone that knew Patricia knew that she had a great compassion for animals.

Patricia leaves as surviving her husband Rick Helton of the home. Children Amy Hoskin-Everett of Muskogee, Charles Hoskin, Jr. and wife January of Vinita. Grandchildren Triston Hoskin and Jasmine Hoskin. Sisters Cindy Wilson and husband Ben of Vinita, Elaine Horton and husband Steve of Vinita. Brother-in-law Raymond Helton and wife Pat of Vinita. Nephews and nieces Adam Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Megan Purcell, Daniel Rowe, Sarah Horton, Libby Horton and Donnie Helton. And numerous friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will gather at Burckhalter Funeral Home to receive friends and relatives on Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m.

Services for Patricia will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Skip McClain and Pastor Bob Johns officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Chapel Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Deek Melton, John Brock, Randy Boston, Tim Everett, Cody Fields and Tim Galvin. Honorary bearers will be Daniel Rowe, Adam Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Jim Cook and Clyde Schaffer.
]]>  Patricia Lynn Helton, 56 - Vinita, OK
Patricia Lynn Helton, 56 year old Vinita resident passed away early Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008 at her home. She was born February 26, 1952 in Cairo, Illinois to Edward and Mildred (Willard) Christian.

Patricia retired from Eastern State Hospital where she was a registered nurse for 16 years. She was married to Rick Helton. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vinita. She enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing, gardening, cooking and her grandchildren. Patricia also was a group leader with Camp Fire Girls. Everyone that knew Patricia knew that she had a great compassion for animals.

Patricia leaves as surviving her husband Rick Helton of the home. Children Amy Hoskin-Everett of Muskogee, Charles Hoskin, Jr. and wife January of Vinita. Grandchildren Triston Hoskin and Jasmine Hoskin. Sisters Cindy Wilson and husband Ben of Vinita, Elaine Horton and husband Steve of Vinita. Brother-in-law Raymond Helton and wife Pat of Vinita. Nephews and nieces Adam Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Megan Purcell, Daniel Rowe, Sarah Horton, Libby Horton and Donnie Helton. And numerous friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will gather at Burckhalter Funeral Home to receive friends and relatives on Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m.

Services for Patricia will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Skip McClain and Pastor Bob Johns officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Chapel Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Deek Melton, John Brock, Randy Boston, Tim Everett, Cody Fields and Tim Galvin. Honorary bearers will be Daniel Rowe, Adam Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Jim Cook and Clyde Schaffer.
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Paul was a quality control manager fo 40+ years in the aerospace and tubing industries. He loved to work and had a work ethic like no other. He strongly believed if he couldn't work , he would he might as well not be living. When he wasn't at his job, he worked around his house that he built 30 years ago.

In addition to being such a hard worker, he also had a wonderful sense of humor and was much loved by all, he had a way of making everyone feel very special. He will be missed by so many people.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Paul D. Schadler, he is survived by his mother, Jean Schadler, grandmother Annie Haas, his children, Paul D. Schadler and Tracey (Schadler) Rivera, his brothers Lester, Daniel, Richard, Donald and Russell Schadler and sister Faye Schadler, his life partner Rebecca Jones and his stepchildren Amy and Troy, his tree grandchildren, Daniel, Katie and Seth and two step-grandchildren Cody and Sydni, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held July 8th at 10am at El Cajon Mortuary with a graveside service to follow at Singing Hills Memorial Park.]]>  Paul Kenneth Schadler, 66 - Alpine, CA
Paul K. Schadler, a longtime resident of Alpine, CA passed away at home with family on June 22, 2008, at the age of 66, of Melanoma. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the eldest of five brothers. Paul moved to San Diego when he was 25 and started a family. He was a very talented and had a love for all sports.

Paul was a quality control manager fo 40+ years in the aerospace and tubing industries. He loved to work and had a work ethic like no other. He strongly believed if he couldn't work , he would he might as well not be living. When he wasn't at his job, he worked around his house that he built 30 years ago.

In addition to being such a hard worker, he also had a wonderful sense of humor and was much loved by all, he had a way of making everyone feel very special. He will be missed by so many people.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Paul D. Schadler, he is survived by his mother, Jean Schadler, grandmother Annie Haas, his children, Paul D. Schadler and Tracey (Schadler) Rivera, his brothers Lester, Daniel, Richard, Donald and Russell Schadler and sister Faye Schadler, his life partner Rebecca Jones and his stepchildren Amy and Troy, his tree grandchildren, Daniel, Katie and Seth and two step-grandchildren Cody and Sydni, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held July 8th at 10am at El Cajon Mortuary with a graveside service to follow at Singing Hills Memorial Park.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/paul_schadler_alpine_ca/memorial/singing_hills_memorial_park/82641666.html http://www.nhor.org/laura_howard_mo/memorial/national_hall_of_records/48127671.html  LAURA A HOWARD, 10 - , MO
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/laura_howard_mo/memorial/national_hall_of_records/48127671.html http://www.nhor.org/amy_howard_mo/memorial/national_hall_of_records/48127694.html  AMY J HOWARD, 19 - , MO
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/amy_howard_mo/memorial/national_hall_of_records/48127694.html http://www.nhor.org/sharron_disney_joplin_mo/memorial/pugh_funeral_home/82641665.html
Sharron was preceded in death by her parents. Sharron shared 67 years and 30 days with us.

Sharron moved with her family to north of Lockwood in 1950. She married David Lawrence Disney in September, 1961 in Lockwood, Missouri. Sharron and David moved to Golden City at that time. She was a member of the Golden City United Methodist Church and worked tirelessly in any activities involving the children.

Sharron had worked as a cook at school and had been a nurse with the Lockwood Hospital and with the Lockwood Medical Clinic working with Dr. Beverly Holmes. When Sharron had worked at the nursing home, she would adopt residents that had no family and decorated their rooms at the holidays. Many years after she had cared for these people, her family was told of what a wonderful job she had done. Sharron always put herself last and wanted everyone taken care of before her needs were met. Helping and pleasing others is what made her happy. She will be missed by many.

Sharron is survived by her husband, David Disney, Golden City, MO; her son Craig Alan Disney and wife Sherry, Bloomfield, MO; her daughter Kathryn June Boehne, Golden City, MO; her sister Shirley Ruth VonStroh, Republic, MO and brother George Riley "Bill" Taylor, Jr., Golden City, MO; her six grandchildren, Summer Mahala Peters and husband Bryan, Theodore Michael Boehne, Brittany Shane Disney, Taylor Brooke Disney, Deana Lynne Stevens and Adrienne Faith Christian and her great-grandson Isaac Scott Stevens. Many other relatives, friends and neighbors will cherish the memories of this loving and caring woman.
]]>  Sharron Lynn Disney, 67 - Joplin, MO
Sharron Lynn Disney, daughter of George Riley and Alberta E. (Hargrave) Taylor, was born in Riverside, California on May 13, 1941. She passed away at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.

Sharron was preceded in death by her parents. Sharron shared 67 years and 30 days with us.

Sharron moved with her family to north of Lockwood in 1950. She married David Lawrence Disney in September, 1961 in Lockwood, Missouri. Sharron and David moved to Golden City at that time. She was a member of the Golden City United Methodist Church and worked tirelessly in any activities involving the children.

Sharron had worked as a cook at school and had been a nurse with the Lockwood Hospital and with the Lockwood Medical Clinic working with Dr. Beverly Holmes. When Sharron had worked at the nursing home, she would adopt residents that had no family and decorated their rooms at the holidays. Many years after she had cared for these people, her family was told of what a wonderful job she had done. Sharron always put herself last and wanted everyone taken care of before her needs were met. Helping and pleasing others is what made her happy. She will be missed by many.

Sharron is survived by her husband, David Disney, Golden City, MO; her son Craig Alan Disney and wife Sherry, Bloomfield, MO; her daughter Kathryn June Boehne, Golden City, MO; her sister Shirley Ruth VonStroh, Republic, MO and brother George Riley "Bill" Taylor, Jr., Golden City, MO; her six grandchildren, Summer Mahala Peters and husband Bryan, Theodore Michael Boehne, Brittany Shane Disney, Taylor Brooke Disney, Deana Lynne Stevens and Adrienne Faith Christian and her great-grandson Isaac Scott Stevens. Many other relatives, friends and neighbors will cherish the memories of this loving and caring woman.
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Wilhelmina was the beloved daughter of the late Lillie Bell Brown and Willie Clarence Ivey; mother of Patricia Ivey and Robert Lee Nash; sister of Lula Bell Hart, Evelyn Armstrong, Willie Brown, David Brown and the late William and Jesse Brown; also survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, 345-13th Ave., where friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside.

]]>  Wilhelmina Ivey, 61 - Newark, NJ
Wilhelmina Ivey, mother, grandmother passed away on June 9, 2008.

Wilhelmina was the beloved daughter of the late Lillie Bell Brown and Willie Clarence Ivey; mother of Patricia Ivey and Robert Lee Nash; sister of Lula Bell Hart, Evelyn Armstrong, Willie Brown, David Brown and the late William and Jesse Brown; also survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, 345-13th Ave., where friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside.

]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/wilhelmina_ivey_newark_nj/memorial/churchman_funeral_home/82641664.html http://www.nhor.org/connie_boner_charlotte_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641663.html
She was born May 31, 1922, to Nathan L. Bailey and wife, Tilmont Beck Bailey. She was a 1942 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1945 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

Ms. Boner retired from the Davidson County Health Department in 1987 after more than 37 years of service as a public health nurse. During her service, she received numerous awards, including the 1987 Citation of Merit Award from the NC Public Health Association and the 1986 Employee of the Year award and 1984 Director's Award from the Davidson County Health Department.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Boner; a brother, Nathan J. "Pete" Bailey; and a sister Carolyn Bailey Simmons.

She is survived by two sons, Richard D. Boner and wife, Margaret, of Charlotte, and Michael L. Boner and wife, Maureen, of Phoenix, Md. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Julie Boner and Jason Boner of Charlotte and Tucker Boner and Bailey Boner of Phoenix, of Maryland.

The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Davidson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund, 701-B Forest Point Circle, Charlotte, NC 28273.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. ]]>  Connie Bailey Boner, 86 - Charlotte, NC
Connie Bailey Boner, 86, of Charlotte, formerly of Lexington, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Liberty Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, after several years of declining health.

She was born May 31, 1922, to Nathan L. Bailey and wife, Tilmont Beck Bailey. She was a 1942 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1945 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

Ms. Boner retired from the Davidson County Health Department in 1987 after more than 37 years of service as a public health nurse. During her service, she received numerous awards, including the 1987 Citation of Merit Award from the NC Public Health Association and the 1986 Employee of the Year award and 1984 Director's Award from the Davidson County Health Department.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Boner; a brother, Nathan J. "Pete" Bailey; and a sister Carolyn Bailey Simmons.

She is survived by two sons, Richard D. Boner and wife, Margaret, of Charlotte, and Michael L. Boner and wife, Maureen, of Phoenix, Md. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Julie Boner and Jason Boner of Charlotte and Tucker Boner and Bailey Boner of Phoenix, of Maryland.

The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Davidson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund, 701-B Forest Point Circle, Charlotte, NC 28273.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. ]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/connie_boner_charlotte_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641663.html http://www.nhor.org/johnie_hale_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641662.html
He was a retired Freewill Baptist Minister who was ordained in 1958. He pastored 3 churches in Oklahoma, 5 in Arkansas, and 2 in California. He organized the church in Mountain Home, AR and also served under the State Mission Boards in AR and CA, to start the churches in Ash Flat, AR and Anderson, CA. He preached revivals in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi and California. To supplement his income, he worked as a tile setter, and had his own business in Mountain Home, AR. He liked to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed traveling, and visiting family and friends. He often had a vegetable garden, and liked to make picante sauce. Johnie will be greatly missed by his family and friends, who are thankful for the Godly influence and love, he brought to their lives.

Johnie is survived by his wife Mary of the home, Daughters, Mary Ann Washburn of Ft. Worth, TX, Brenda Walton of Owasso; Brothers, Eugene, Travis, Ernest, Charles, Melvin; Sisters, Albua, Nancy, Mary and Rosetta. Grandchildren, Stacey Anderson, Lesley Griener, Chris Hale, Dana Fowler, Craig Hale, Jason Hale, Jennifer Norman, Rayetta Bramlett and John Walton. 22 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson.

Johnie was preceded in death by son, Ernie Hale, brothers, Eugene Hale and Charles Hale.]]>  Johnie Eli Hale, 83 - Tulsa, OK
Johnie Eli Hale was born November 4, 1924 in Theodosia, MO to Hillis and Capitola (Tabor) Hale. Johnie passed away June 23, 2008 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 83 years, 7 months, 19 days.

He was a retired Freewill Baptist Minister who was ordained in 1958. He pastored 3 churches in Oklahoma, 5 in Arkansas, and 2 in California. He organized the church in Mountain Home, AR and also served under the State Mission Boards in AR and CA, to start the churches in Ash Flat, AR and Anderson, CA. He preached revivals in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi and California. To supplement his income, he worked as a tile setter, and had his own business in Mountain Home, AR. He liked to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed traveling, and visiting family and friends. He often had a vegetable garden, and liked to make picante sauce. Johnie will be greatly missed by his family and friends, who are thankful for the Godly influence and love, he brought to their lives.

Johnie is survived by his wife Mary of the home, Daughters, Mary Ann Washburn of Ft. Worth, TX, Brenda Walton of Owasso; Brothers, Eugene, Travis, Ernest, Charles, Melvin; Sisters, Albua, Nancy, Mary and Rosetta. Grandchildren, Stacey Anderson, Lesley Griener, Chris Hale, Dana Fowler, Craig Hale, Jason Hale, Jennifer Norman, Rayetta Bramlett and John Walton. 22 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson.

Johnie was preceded in death by son, Ernie Hale, brothers, Eugene Hale and Charles Hale.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/johnie_hale_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641662.html http://www.nhor.org/judith_queen-neal_lehigh_ks/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641661.html  Judith Helen Queen-Neal, 66 - Lehigh, KS
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/judith_queen-neal_lehigh_ks/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641661.html http://www.nhor.org/hubert_bowers_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641660.html  Hubert Ray Bowers, 84 - Tulsa, OK
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/hubert_bowers_tulsa_ok/memorial/johnson_funeral_home/82641660.html http://www.nhor.org/barbara_barber_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641659.html
Barbara was born in Davidson County November 23, 1944 to Horace Franklin Furr and Mary Girleta Crotts Furr. She was a former employee of Link Taylor for 20 years and a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are: husband Ben Barber of the home, four sons; Bobby Barber and wife Cindy of Cheraw, SC, Scottie Barber and Jodey Barber and wife Amy all of Lexington and Shane Barber and Donley Lytle of Atlanta, GA, an awesome daughter, Jenny Eaton and husband David of Lexington and a daughter Kathie Davis and husband Gary of Kannapolis, three brothers; Danny Furr and wife Sarah, Leroy Furr and Sonny Furr all of Lexington. Also she had ten wonderful grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at Freedom Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Tuesday (July 1, 2008) conducted by Pastor Clyde Akers. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Monday night at Davidson Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established and donations may be sent to: Barbara Barber Memorial, c/o Bonnie King, 1441 Rhodes Road, Lexington, NC 27292 The family would like to say thank you to our Church family and our great neighborhood.]]>  Barbara Jean Barber, 63 - Lexington, NC
Barbara Jean Furr Barber, of Lexington passed away Sunday morning at her home.

Barbara was born in Davidson County November 23, 1944 to Horace Franklin Furr and Mary Girleta Crotts Furr. She was a former employee of Link Taylor for 20 years and a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are: husband Ben Barber of the home, four sons; Bobby Barber and wife Cindy of Cheraw, SC, Scottie Barber and Jodey Barber and wife Amy all of Lexington and Shane Barber and Donley Lytle of Atlanta, GA, an awesome daughter, Jenny Eaton and husband David of Lexington and a daughter Kathie Davis and husband Gary of Kannapolis, three brothers; Danny Furr and wife Sarah, Leroy Furr and Sonny Furr all of Lexington. Also she had ten wonderful grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at Freedom Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Tuesday (July 1, 2008) conducted by Pastor Clyde Akers. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Monday night at Davidson Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established and donations may be sent to: Barbara Barber Memorial, c/o Bonnie King, 1441 Rhodes Road, Lexington, NC 27292 The family would like to say thank you to our Church family and our great neighborhood.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/barbara_barber_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641659.html http://www.nhor.org/tony_watkins_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641658.html
Tony Watkins was born on Feb. 23, 1964, in Davidson County to Elmer Eugene Watkins and Alice Kepley Watkins. He was employed as a truck driver at Reich Grading Company in Winston-Salem.

Surviving are his father and mother; Elmer Eugene "Gene" Watkins and Alice Kepley Watkins of Lexington; a daughter Samantha Michelle Watkins of Lexington, a brother, Bobby Watkins and his wife Rachel of Lexington; a sister, Allison Owens and her husband, Rondell of Lexington; special nieces and nephews, Olivia, Griffin and Hayden Owens and Codey Bryant.

Service and Burial was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. ]]>  Tony Randall Watkins, 44 - Lexington, NC
Tony Randall Watkins, of Lexington, NC, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008.

Tony Watkins was born on Feb. 23, 1964, in Davidson County to Elmer Eugene Watkins and Alice Kepley Watkins. He was employed as a truck driver at Reich Grading Company in Winston-Salem.

Surviving are his father and mother; Elmer Eugene "Gene" Watkins and Alice Kepley Watkins of Lexington; a daughter Samantha Michelle Watkins of Lexington, a brother, Bobby Watkins and his wife Rachel of Lexington; a sister, Allison Owens and her husband, Rondell of Lexington; special nieces and nephews, Olivia, Griffin and Hayden Owens and Codey Bryant.

Service and Burial was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. ]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/tony_watkins_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641658.html http://www.nhor.org/victoria_fritts_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641657.html
She was born in Chester, Pa. on Oct. 22, 1919, to Victor Oldakowski and Rosalia Bukova Oldakowski. She was a retired employee of Lexington Memorial Hospital, former employee of Bullock Hosiery Mill and a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington.

Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Ray Howell III officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no formal visitation. Arrangements by Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, Davidson County Unit, P.O. Box 770, Lexington, N.C. 27293.
]]>  Victoria Fritts, 88 - Lexington, NC
Victoria Rose Fritts, 88, of Lexington, NC, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home.

She was born in Chester, Pa. on Oct. 22, 1919, to Victor Oldakowski and Rosalia Bukova Oldakowski. She was a retired employee of Lexington Memorial Hospital, former employee of Bullock Hosiery Mill and a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington.

Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Ray Howell III officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no formal visitation. Arrangements by Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, Davidson County Unit, P.O. Box 770, Lexington, N.C. 27293.
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Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in St. John A.M.E. Zion Church in Thomasville and burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington.

The family will receive friends Saturday at the church 30 minutes before the funeral service and public visitation will be Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
S.E. Thomas Funeral Service in Thomasville is in charge of arrangements.
]]>  Sarah Frances Craver, 84 - Lexington, NC
Mrs. Sarah Frances Craver, 82, formerly of Lexington, NC, died Wedneday, June 25, 2008, in Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in St. John A.M.E. Zion Church in Thomasville and burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington.

The family will receive friends Saturday at the church 30 minutes before the funeral service and public visitation will be Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
S.E. Thomas Funeral Service in Thomasville is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/sarah_craver_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641656.html http://www.nhor.org/era_zavala_winston_salem_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641655.html
The lord replied, "She is". And so God called home his newest angel, Era Belle Hege Zavala, to live in eternal peace and comfort with him.

Era Belle was born in Lexington, NC on August 30, 1950, to Mary Elizabeth Musgrave Hege and Thomas Hawkins Hege. Era Belle was the third of seven children and a beautiful baby. Her beauty, both inside and out, were apparant from the start.

Era Belle was preceded in death by her father. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Angela Hege and her partner, Rogelio Aguilar, and grandsons Andrew Jose Hege and Christian Noah Hege, all of the home; her mother, Mary Musgrave Hege of Lexington; brothers, George Hege and his wife, Dorothy of Lexington, Charles Hege and his wife Becky of Lexington, Leon Hege and his wife Alanna of Lexington; sisters, Linda Sue Cavazos and her husband, Jose of Lexington, Debbie Ramos and her husband, Felipe of Lexington, and Deena Hege and friend Lisa of Walkertown; many nieces and nephews and a devoted best friend who was like a sister.]]>  Era Belle Zavala, 57 - Winston Salem, NC
On Thursday, March 20, 2008, the Lord asked "Are you ready?" We said "no".

The lord replied, "She is". And so God called home his newest angel, Era Belle Hege Zavala, to live in eternal peace and comfort with him.

Era Belle was born in Lexington, NC on August 30, 1950, to Mary Elizabeth Musgrave Hege and Thomas Hawkins Hege. Era Belle was the third of seven children and a beautiful baby. Her beauty, both inside and out, were apparant from the start.

Era Belle was preceded in death by her father. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Angela Hege and her partner, Rogelio Aguilar, and grandsons Andrew Jose Hege and Christian Noah Hege, all of the home; her mother, Mary Musgrave Hege of Lexington; brothers, George Hege and his wife, Dorothy of Lexington, Charles Hege and his wife Becky of Lexington, Leon Hege and his wife Alanna of Lexington; sisters, Linda Sue Cavazos and her husband, Jose of Lexington, Debbie Ramos and her husband, Felipe of Lexington, and Deena Hege and friend Lisa of Walkertown; many nieces and nephews and a devoted best friend who was like a sister.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/era_zavala_winston_salem_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82641655.html http://www.nhor.org/carolyn_braun_mo/memorial/hutchens_mortuary/82641654.html
Devoted wife of Virgil Braun; loving mother of Cheryl (Rick) Rayfield and Lynn (Dan) Vordtriede; loving grandmother of Christina, Richie, Brittany, Jordan and Jamie; sister of Debbie (Paul) Ritter, Laura Dorner and Steve Haefner and the late Jim Haefner; stepdaughter of Janet Haefner, aunt, cousin and good friend.

Services:Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Dardenne Prairie, Mon., June 30, at 10 a.m. Interment, St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or BJC Hospice. Visitation at the church 9 - 10 a.m., Mon., and at HUTCHENS Mortuary, Florissant, 3 - 8 p.m., Sunday.
]]>  Carolyn Ann Braun, 65 - , MO
Carolyn A. (Haefner) Braun, 65, fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Devoted wife of Virgil Braun; loving mother of Cheryl (Rick) Rayfield and Lynn (Dan) Vordtriede; loving grandmother of Christina, Richie, Brittany, Jordan and Jamie; sister of Debbie (Paul) Ritter, Laura Dorner and Steve Haefner and the late Jim Haefner; stepdaughter of Janet Haefner, aunt, cousin and good friend.

Services:Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Dardenne Prairie, Mon., June 30, at 10 a.m. Interment, St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials appreciated to American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or BJC Hospice. Visitation at the church 9 - 10 a.m., Mon., and at HUTCHENS Mortuary, Florissant, 3 - 8 p.m., Sunday.
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/carolyn_braun_mo/memorial/hutchens_mortuary/82641654.html http://www.nhor.org/clifford_burns_columbia_mo/memorial/waynesville_memorial_chapel/82641653.html  Clifford Burns, 88 - Columbia, MO
]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/clifford_burns_columbia_mo/memorial/waynesville_memorial_chapel/82641653.html http://www.nhor.org/jean_browne_springfield_mo/memorial/waynesville_memorial_chapel/82641652.html
On March 29, 1946, Jean was united in marriage to Thomas Randolph Browne in Columbus, Kansas. They shared over 57 years of marriage together and were blessed with two daughters: Randee Jean and Rebecca Ballew. Randy preceded Jean in death on May 21, 2003.

Jean was proud of and dedicated to her family and her hometown. She was employed by the Waynesville School district, teaching elementary grades in the late 40's and early 50's. Later in the 50's and 60's, she and Randy owned and operated the Army Store and the Towne Shoppe in Waynesville. In 1980, she and Randy moved to Dallas, Texas where she retired from the Hartford Insurance Company in the early 90's. The couple moved back to Waynesville in 1996 to retire.

Jean was a longtime member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church where she where she served as youth and adult choir director. She loved music and played the trumpet, accordion and piano. She also enjoyed bowling and playing bridge with her friends. Jean was also an active member of the Hansen Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a past Worthy Matron. Most importantly, she treasured the times that she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Jean passed away at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the St. John's Mercy Villa in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 83 years and 17 days.

Jean leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Randee Jean and her husband, Richard Gibson of Leawood, Kansas and Rebecca Ballew and her husband, Paul West of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren: Molly Nell, Ferryl Browne and Andrew Skyler Gibson, James Donovan Agee and Braden Randolph West; two great grandchildren: Sydney Marie Agee and Isabella Grace Collins; one sister: Maxine Farnham of Waynesville, MO; a niece: Susan and her husband Erv Morriss of Waynesville, MO; several other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at12:00 Noon Friday, June 27, 2008 in the Waynesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Londia Granger Wright officiating. Longtime friends, Danny Graves and Doug Long, both recalled their wonderful memories of Jean. The songs "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains", "He Shall Feed His Flock", "Sentimental Journey" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" were provided by David Lawson, Cheryl Wood, Susi Reznicek and Tom Elliott. Pianist David Lawson accompanied the congregation as they sang "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty". Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

]]>  Jean Etta Browne, 83 - Springfield, MO
Jean Etta Browne, daughter of John Mart Ballew and Molly Melissa Carver, was born June 4, 1925 at Wheelers Mill, near Crocker, Missouri. The family later moved to Waynesville where at the age of 13 she and her sister Maxine became members of the United Methodist Church and were baptized in the Roubidoux River. She graduated from Waynesville High School in 1943 then attended Drury College, majoring in Music.

On March 29, 1946, Jean was united in marriage to Thomas Randolph Browne in Columbus, Kansas. They shared over 57 years of marriage together and were blessed with two daughters: Randee Jean and Rebecca Ballew. Randy preceded Jean in death on May 21, 2003.

Jean was proud of and dedicated to her family and her hometown. She was employed by the Waynesville School district, teaching elementary grades in the late 40's and early 50's. Later in the 50's and 60's, she and Randy owned and operated the Army Store and the Towne Shoppe in Waynesville. In 1980, she and Randy moved to Dallas, Texas where she retired from the Hartford Insurance Company in the early 90's. The couple moved back to Waynesville in 1996 to retire.

Jean was a longtime member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church where she where she served as youth and adult choir director. She loved music and played the trumpet, accordion and piano. She also enjoyed bowling and playing bridge with her friends. Jean was also an active member of the Hansen Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a past Worthy Matron. Most importantly, she treasured the times that she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Jean passed away at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the St. John's Mercy Villa in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 83 years and 17 days.

Jean leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Randee Jean and her husband, Richard Gibson of Leawood, Kansas and Rebecca Ballew and her husband, Paul West of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren: Molly Nell, Ferryl Browne and Andrew Skyler Gibson, James Donovan Agee and Braden Randolph West; two great grandchildren: Sydney Marie Agee and Isabella Grace Collins; one sister: Maxine Farnham of Waynesville, MO; a niece: Susan and her husband Erv Morriss of Waynesville, MO; several other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at12:00 Noon Friday, June 27, 2008 in the Waynesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Londia Granger Wright officiating. Longtime friends, Danny Graves and Doug Long, both recalled their wonderful memories of Jean. The songs "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains", "He Shall Feed His Flock", "Sentimental Journey" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" were provided by David Lawson, Cheryl Wood, Susi Reznicek and Tom Elliott. Pianist David Lawson accompanied the congregation as they sang "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty". Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

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Neil was born June 22, 1916, in Sampson County to Mathren Johnson and Myrtle Bell Spearman Johnson.

Neil was co-owner of Quality Saw Shop. He attended Church of God on West Fourth Ave.

Surviving are sons, Kenneth Wayne Johnson and wife Brenda, and Ronald Neal Johnson and wife Pat, all of Lexington; and a grandson, Jeffrey Johnson of Lexington.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Bowers Johnson, who died in 1997.]]>  NEIL JOYNER JOHNSON, 91 - Lexington, NC
Neil Joyner Johnson, 91, of Two Ponds Lane, Lexington, NC, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Britthaven of Davidson.

Neil was born June 22, 1916, in Sampson County to Mathren Johnson and Myrtle Bell Spearman Johnson.

Neil was co-owner of Quality Saw Shop. He attended Church of God on West Fourth Ave.

Surviving are sons, Kenneth Wayne Johnson and wife Brenda, and Ronald Neal Johnson and wife Pat, all of Lexington; and a grandson, Jeffrey Johnson of Lexington.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Bowers Johnson, who died in 1997.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/neil_johnson_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82507443.html http://www.nhor.org/robert_disher_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82510141.html
Mr. Disher was born in Davidson County, on December 30, 1924, to Fred Virgil Disher and Martha Sheek Disher. He was a former heating and air sales representative and his highest priorities were his Christian faith, his uncommon devotion to his wife of 60 years, and his untiring commitment to his three children and four grandchildren. At Lexington Community Church he served many years in leadership positions. He honorably served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and was a Masonic member of Lexington Memorial 473. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Robert M. Disher III (Robby); and a sister, Elizabeth Carrick

Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Burleson Disher of the home; sons, Bob Disher Jr. and wife, Susan, of Burlington, Eric Disher and wife, Jackie, of Lexington; daughter, Lora D. Younts and husband, Pepper, of Lexington; grandchildren, McKenzie Disher Hardison and husband, Bart, of Fuquay-Varina, Ashley Disher and Lydia Disher, both of Lexington; and expecting a great-grandchild in November.

The family will receive friends following the service at Lexington Community Church and at other times at the home, 172 Ruth Drive.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lexington Community Church with the Rev. Ben Bishop, Associate Pastor at St. Marks Church in Burlington and the Rev. Roger Worley. A private burial will be at an earlier time at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials may be directed to Robby Disher Scholarship Fund at St. Mark's Church, 1230 St. Mark's Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215; Lexington Community Church, 2003 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, N.C. 27292 or Hospice of Davidson County, P. O. Box 1941, Lexington, N.C. 27293
]]>  ROBERT M DISHER, 83 - LEXINGTON, NC
Robert M. Disher Sr., 83, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Lexington Health Care after an illness of 10 months.

Mr. Disher was born in Davidson County, on December 30, 1924, to Fred Virgil Disher and Martha Sheek Disher. He was a former heating and air sales representative and his highest priorities were his Christian faith, his uncommon devotion to his wife of 60 years, and his untiring commitment to his three children and four grandchildren. At Lexington Community Church he served many years in leadership positions. He honorably served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and was a Masonic member of Lexington Memorial 473. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Robert M. Disher III (Robby); and a sister, Elizabeth Carrick

Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Burleson Disher of the home; sons, Bob Disher Jr. and wife, Susan, of Burlington, Eric Disher and wife, Jackie, of Lexington; daughter, Lora D. Younts and husband, Pepper, of Lexington; grandchildren, McKenzie Disher Hardison and husband, Bart, of Fuquay-Varina, Ashley Disher and Lydia Disher, both of Lexington; and expecting a great-grandchild in November.

The family will receive friends following the service at Lexington Community Church and at other times at the home, 172 Ruth Drive.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lexington Community Church with the Rev. Ben Bishop, Associate Pastor at St. Marks Church in Burlington and the Rev. Roger Worley. A private burial will be at an earlier time at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials may be directed to Robby Disher Scholarship Fund at St. Mark's Church, 1230 St. Mark's Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215; Lexington Community Church, 2003 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, N.C. 27292 or Hospice of Davidson County, P. O. Box 1941, Lexington, N.C. 27293
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Mr. Sexton was born March 6, 1924, in Wake County to James Kyle Sexton and Lela Morris Sexton. He was retired from UniJax Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder and choir member. Mr. Sexton honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, Lions Club and Sertoma. His parents, one brother, James Franklin Sexton, and three sisters, Aurelia Byrd, Ann Rogers and Zelma Lee Rushin, all preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife, Bertie Everhart Sexton of the home; one son, M.C. "Ric" Sexton Jr., and his wife, Cynthia, of Raleigh; one daughter, Sexton and very special friend Christina Carter of Asheville; three brothers, Robert "Bob" Sexton and Joe Sexton, both of Burlington, and Phil Sexton of Bolivia, N.C. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Sean Sexton and Erin Sexton, both of Raleigh.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service and at other times at the home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fairmont Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Randy Hall and the Rev. Mike Lamm. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park with military graveside rites by VFW Post 3074.

Memorials may be made to Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 1436 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292.]]>  MAURICE C SEXTON, 84 - Thomasville, NC
Maurice C. Sexton Sr., 84, of Flick Circle, Thomasville, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2008, at Piedmont Crossing.

Mr. Sexton was born March 6, 1924, in Wake County to James Kyle Sexton and Lela Morris Sexton. He was retired from UniJax Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder and choir member. Mr. Sexton honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, Lions Club and Sertoma. His parents, one brother, James Franklin Sexton, and three sisters, Aurelia Byrd, Ann Rogers and Zelma Lee Rushin, all preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife, Bertie Everhart Sexton of the home; one son, M.C. "Ric" Sexton Jr., and his wife, Cynthia, of Raleigh; one daughter, Sexton and very special friend Christina Carter of Asheville; three brothers, Robert "Bob" Sexton and Joe Sexton, both of Burlington, and Phil Sexton of Bolivia, N.C. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Sean Sexton and Erin Sexton, both of Raleigh.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service and at other times at the home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fairmont Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Randy Hall and the Rev. Mike Lamm. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park with military graveside rites by VFW Post 3074.

Memorials may be made to Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 1436 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292.]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/maurice_sexton_thomasville_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82508514.html http://www.nhor.org/ricky_britt_thomasville_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82505783.html
Ricky was born Aug. 6, 1956, in Robeson County, he was the son of Martha Britt Williams, Lexington.

Surviving are his wife Drema Ramssey Britt; a son John Thomas Britt; a daughter Stacy Byrd and husband Terry of Welcome; his mother Martha Britt Williams and stepfather Earl Quincy Williams of Lexington; brother Gene Britt of Lexington; sisters Debbie Presnell and fiance John Causey of Thomasville and Tammy Fitzgerald and husband David of Linwood; two grandchildren; a step-brother Kenny Williams of Linwood; three step-sisters Cheryl Sholtz of Welcome, and Terri Curry and Christy Williams both of Lexington; his father in law Sherman Ramsey and brother in law Charles Ramsey and wife Geraldine of Lexington.

Ricky was employed at Lowe's Distribution Center and was of the Baptist Faith.

Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday May 18, Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.

Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington. ]]>  RICKY BRITT, 51 - Thomasville, NC
Ricky Britt, 51, of Rainwood Drive, Winston Salem, NC, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Thomasville Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Ricky was born Aug. 6, 1956, in Robeson County, he was the son of Martha Britt Williams, Lexington.

Surviving are his wife Drema Ramssey Britt; a son John Thomas Britt; a daughter Stacy Byrd and husband Terry of Welcome; his mother Martha Britt Williams and stepfather Earl Quincy Williams of Lexington; brother Gene Britt of Lexington; sisters Debbie Presnell and fiance John Causey of Thomasville and Tammy Fitzgerald and husband David of Linwood; two grandchildren; a step-brother Kenny Williams of Linwood; three step-sisters Cheryl Sholtz of Welcome, and Terri Curry and Christy Williams both of Lexington; his father in law Sherman Ramsey and brother in law Charles Ramsey and wife Geraldine of Lexington.

Ricky was employed at Lowe's Distribution Center and was of the Baptist Faith.

Service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday May 18, Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.

Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington. ]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/ricky_britt_thomasville_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82505783.html http://www.nhor.org/frances_thacker_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82509083.html
Frances was born in Davidson County July 4, 1930 to Jacob Ole Miller and Henritta Lou Tessie Brown Miller. She attended Crossroads Church and was a retired employee of PPG.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert "Bob" Thacker, brothers; Earnest Miller, Crawford Miller, John Miller, H. Barstus Miller, C. Hollis Miller and Ole E Miller and sisters; Barbra Miller, Lou Nettie Miller and Mary Alice Miller.

Surviving is her daughter Gloria Torres of Lexington, one grandson; Robert Tracy Spellenberg and one great-granddaughter; Bailee Gwyn Spellenberg.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Memorial Park. ]]>  FRANCES MILLER THACKER, 77 - Lexington, NC
Frances Miller Thacker, age 77, of Lexington, NC, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

Frances was born in Davidson County July 4, 1930 to Jacob Ole Miller and Henritta Lou Tessie Brown Miller. She attended Crossroads Church and was a retired employee of PPG.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert "Bob" Thacker, brothers; Earnest Miller, Crawford Miller, John Miller, H. Barstus Miller, C. Hollis Miller and Ole E Miller and sisters; Barbra Miller, Lou Nettie Miller and Mary Alice Miller.

Surviving is her daughter Gloria Torres of Lexington, one grandson; Robert Tracy Spellenberg and one great-granddaughter; Bailee Gwyn Spellenberg.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Memorial Park. ]]> Friday, July 04, 2008 http://www.nhor.org/frances_thacker_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82509083.html http://www.nhor.org/seth_hollingsworth_lexington_nc/memorial/forest_hill_memorial_park/82510275.html
Seth was born in Lexington on June 23, 1977 to Burney and Deborah Lynn Hollingsworth.

He was a self employed tree trimmer and a member of Landmark Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents of the home are a brother Brandon Hollingsworth and wife Robyn; his maternal grandparents William and Dorthy Whitaker; and a nephew Devan Paul all of Lexington.

Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
]]>  SETH REED HOLLINGSWORTH, 30 - Lexington, NC
Seth Reed Hollingsworth, 30, of Lexington, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Lexington Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.

Seth was born in Lexington on June 23, 1977 to Burney and Deborah Lynn Hollingsworth.

He was a self employed tree trimmer and a member of Landmark Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents of the home are a brother Brandon Hollingsworth and wife Robyn; his maternal grandparents William and Dorthy Whitaker; and a nephew Devan Paul all of Lexington.

Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
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