Obituaries 5-27-10
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Willie Gibson .. Archdale

Thomas David Malone .. Archdale

Richard H. Moore ... Archdale

Ronnie Lee Soles ... Lexington

Allen Todd ... High Point

Everette Vest ... Archdale

Marie C. Vest ... Archdale

Willie Gibson

Willie McAnally Gibson, 86, of 114 Columbus Ave., Archdale, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Hospice Home of High Point.

He was born July 22, 1923, in Davidson County, a son to John and Mattie Frye Gibson. A resident of this area most of his life, he had worked at Drexel Heritage and attended Landmark Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was married to Mary Laughlin, who preceded him in death in 2006.

Surviving are a son, Larry Gibson and wife Linda of Archdale; two grandchildren, Gina Gibson Brown and husband Craig and Ashley Gibson Shepherd and husband Shawn; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Brown, Luke Brown and Samarah Shepherd; and special nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Sunday, May 23, in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. Michael Mabe and the Rev. Hearth Kennedy officiating. Interment with military honors followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park.

Memorials may be directed to New Life Baptist Church, 152 Litwin Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360.

Condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Thomas David Malone

Thomas “Tom” David Malone, 73, of Archdale, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Hospice Home at High Point.

He was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Asheboro, to Johnny and Mildred Brown Malone. He was owner and operator of Action Septic Tank Service for almost 30 years. On May 31, 1957, he married Patricia Owens, who preceded him in death in 2000.

Survivors include a son, Keith Malone and wife Sherry of Trinity; and two grandchildren, Shane Malone of Trinity and Brantley Malone and wife Kristin of Trinity.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 22, at Sechrest Funeral Service Chapel in Archdale, by the Rev. Tim White and the Rev. Grayson King. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park.

Condolences may be made at www.sechrestfunerals.net.

Richard H. Moore

Richard Henry “Duck” Moore, 89, of Archdale, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center.

A native of Stokes County, he was born March 2, 1921.

He is survived by two sons, Jerry Moore of Surrey, British Columbia and Steven Moore of Greensboro; and his wife, Marie C. Moore.

A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Ronnie Lee Soles

Ronnie Lee Soles, 54, of 355 Soles Drive, Lexington, died Friday, May 21, 2010, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 24, 1955, in Columbus County, to Tillie and Velma L. Soles Soles, and had made this area his home for most of his life. He was a Baptist by faith and was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. His hobbies included riding four wheelers, collecting Hot Wheels cars and working outside in his yard. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and his mother.

Surviving are sons, Ronnie H. Soles and wife Michelle of Lexington, Chad Evan Soles and fiancée Dana Michelle Varner of Trinity and Mark Dwayne Soles and fiancée Sherri Dawn Teal of Thomasville; father, Tillie Soles of Thomasville; fiancée, Sandra Kay Baker of Thomasville; sisters, Christine Gardner and husband Larry and Janie Blackwell and husband Wayne, and brothers, Danny Soles and wife Shirley and Richard Lee Soles, all of Lexington; grandchildren, Tyler, George, Aaron and Madison; stepdaughters, Kristy Sommerville and husband Todd and Sandy Hall and husband Ronnie, all of Thomasville; and stepgrandchildren, Brianna, Chloe, Gavin, Kayla and Leland.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 25, at the chapel of J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, with Pastor Eddie Hill officiating. Entombment followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military rites were performed by Davidson County Sheriff’s Honor Guard.

Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church St., Suite 336 M, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Online condolences may be made at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Allen Todd

Elbert “Allen” Todd, 65, of High Point, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at his residence.

Born May 1, 1945, in Gary, W.Va., he was the son of Charles L. Todd Sr. and Elizabeth D’amico Todd. He was a member of Randolph Bible Church in Archdale. He had worked as an EMT for the High Point Rescue Squad and later as a truck driver for Harris Teeter before his health began to decline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Pete and Gary Todd; and a sister, Ann Pierce.

On June 18, 1966, he was married to Teena George, who survives of the home. He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy McLaughlin and husband Joe of Thomasville; a son, A.J. Todd of Archdale; a special cousin, Jerry “Cuz” Todd; and his loving, extended family members whom he cherished.

The funeral was held Thursday, May 20, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, officiated by the Rev. Martin George and the Rev. Ed Arroyo. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Everette and Marie Carter Vest

Everette Linwood and Marie Carter Vest, of 2873 Tuttle Road, Archdale, died Friday, May 21 and Thursday, May 20, 2010, respectively, as a result of an automobile accident.

She was born in Guilford County to Lawrence and Georgia Milloway Carter. She graduated from High Point High School. She worked for Archdale Manufacturing before becoming a full-time wife and mother. He was born in Moore County to Craven Jackson and Ethel Panky Vest and was raised at Barium Springs Home For Children. He graduated from Barium Springs and afterwards served in the U.S. Navy as a barber. He was a salesman for Carbide Saws and Rex Plastics until, with the help of his wife, he opened V&E Components. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin and Ralph Carter; and a sister, Carol Carter Winfrey. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Baxter and Fred Vest.

Surviving are three children, Billy Vest and wife Pat of Archdale, Woody Vest of Archdale and Karen Hamilton and husband Allen of Archdale; eight grandchildren, Carl Lane and wife April, Carrie Pugh and husband Justin, Lawrence Vest, Shane Hamilton, Claire Hamilton, Kayla Vest, Kolby Vest and Crystal Shortridge; five great-grandchildren, Seth Lane, Cole Lane, Cain Pugh, Cayden Pugh and Reece Jordan; her sister, Lois Carter Taylor and husband Buddy; her two brothers, Donald Carter and Lawrence Carter; his brothers, Melvin and Richard Vest; his two sisters, Elsie Vest Barnes and Roberta Vest Hughes; and their extended family, Cindy Johnson and Jodi Johnson.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 26, at Fairfield United Methodist Church, with the Reverends Jill Auman, James Capps, Abby Vinez and Crawford Crenshaw officiating. Interment followed at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale assisted the family.

Memorials may be directed to the Barium Springs Home for Children, P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010 or to Trinity Heights Wesleyan Church, 5814 Surrett Drive, Archdale, NC 27263.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
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