James P. Fisher .. High Point
Melvin G. Foster ... Archdale
Stella James ....... Archdale
Bobby Owens Jr. .... Archdale
Ina Smith ...... Kernersville
Eddie Jean Turner ... Trinity
Wade M. Young ........ Sophia
Charles Aiken
Robert Charles “Charlie” Aiken, 80, of Sophia, died Thursday, June 17, 2010.
He was born July 27, 1929, in Durham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Tessie Jarvis Aiken, and a sister, Mary Aiken.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Montine Montgomery Aiken; two daughters, Brona Hicks of Wendell and Angela von Kohler and husband Erik of Sophia; four granddaughters; four great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two sisters and a brother, Ruby Thomason, Glenda Brown and husband Buddy, Ralph Aiken and wife Bobbie, all of High Point.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, June 19, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, conducted by the Rev. Richard Callahan and the Rev. Tony Moore. Interment followed at Floral Garden Memorial Park.
Memorials may be directed to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 6551 Weant Road, Archdale, NC 27263, or to Gideon’s International, Archdale Camp, P.O. Box 4884, Archdale, NC 27263.
Condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
James Paul Fisher
James Paul “Jimmy” Fisher, 47, of High Point, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at his home.
He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church of Trinity.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and Bettie Fisher of Trinity; brothers, Steve Fisher, Mike Fisher and Aaron Perdue, all of Trinity, and Joey Fisher of Archdale; sister, Katrina Fisher Willson of Concord; four nephews and seven nieces.
A memorial service was held Sunday, June 20, at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother William Thompson officiating.
Condolences may be made at www.thomasvillefh.com.
Melvin Garland Foster
Melvin Garland Foster, 81, of Archdale, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Born Nov. 30, 1928, in Lexington, he was a son of the late Early T. Foster and Clara Everhart Foster. He was the president of Diamond Quality Auto Inc. and a past president of the CIADA. He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elkes Club and a past president of the High Point Shrine Club. He was passionate about fundraising for the Shriners Hospital for Children. He also had a love for flying and enjoyed time in his plane.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Johnson Foster of the home; five children, Barbara Foster of Winston-Salem, Thomas Foster and wife Sandy of Archdale, Patricia Solomon and husband Dan of Jamestown, Ronald Foster and wife Debby of Jamestown and Melva Walker and husband William of Jamestown; seven grandchildren, Greg Foster, Jonathan Foster, Kevin Foster, Brittney Foster, Ben Walker, Meredith Walker and Melissa Solomon; and two great-grandchildren, Ryan Foster and Madison Foster.
The funeral service was held Saturday, June 19, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with the Rev. Bynum Orr officiating. Entombment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park with Masonic Rites.
Memorial donations may be given to Brentwood Baptist Church, 2426 Gordon Road, High Point, NC 27265 or the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mays Place, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
Stella James
Stella Mitchell Moisis James, 91, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 27, 1919, in Koma Tou Yialou, Cyprus, the daughter of Yeoryiaki and Loustia Papanikola Moisis. She was a former resident of Altavista, Va. prior to moving to this area. She and her husband, Mitchell James, owned and operated the Busy Bee Restaurant in Altavista, Va. for many years. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in High Point. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 24, 1998; three sisters, Elefteria Moisis, Trihona Moisis and Maritsa Moisis; and a brother, Yeoryiaki Moisis.
Surviving are two sons, James Mitchell “Mickey” James and wife Maria of Archdale and Moisis Mitchell James of Rustburgh, Va.; three grandchildren, Michael John James, Eva Lynn James and Margaret Elaine James; and two sisters, Loustia Papanikola and Kakou Moisis of Cyprus.
The funeral service was conducted Monday, June 21, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in High Point, with the Rev. Father Thomas Guerry officiating. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park. A Trisagion service and visitation were held Sunday, June 20, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale was in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be made at www.sechrestfunerals.net.
Bobby Cecil Owens Jr.
Bobby Cecil Owens Jr., 52, of Archdale, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital.
He was born May 29, 1958, in Mt. Airy. He had worked for International Textile and Design. He was a Lifetime Coach with the National Youth Sports Coach’s Association and had been active in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Trinity Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Cecil Owens Sr., and grandmother, Mary E. Davis.
Survivors include two children, Nick Owens of Archdale and Tara Owens of Archdale; his mother, Kay Owens of Martinsville, Va.; three sisters, Sandy Owens Shea and Sherry Owens Allen, both of Delaware, and Melanie Owens Witcher of High Point; a brother Terry Owens of Jacksonville; two stepsisters, Debbie Hanes of Trinity and Brenda Burton of Asheboro; a niece, Ashley Owens; and five nephews, T.J. Mosley, Spencer Witcher, Christian Witcher, Jonathan Owens and Terry Owens Jr.
The funeral was held Friday, June 18, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, officiated by the Rev. David Umphlett.
Memorials may be directed to Boy Scout Troop 52, c/o Trinity Memorial United Methodist Church, 7140 N.C. Hwy. 62, Trinity, NC 27370.
Condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
Ina Raper Smith
Ina Raper Smith, 98, of Kernersville, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Hospice Home at High Point.
She was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Forsyth County, to Charlie M. and Hattie Idol Raper. She retired from Western Electric. She was a charter member and the oldest member of Union Cross Baptist Church, a member of the Senior Moments Club and loved to go to the senior meetings and trips. She was married in 1930 to Harper L. Smith, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a sister, Etta Skeen; two brothers, Davis and Paul Raper; grandson, Tony Hilton; and a stepgranddaughter, Dru Lambert.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Hilton of the home and Jean Lambert and husband Jerry of Trinity; two sons, Charles Smith and wife Sue of Kernersville and George Smith and wife Martha of Thomasville; three grandchildren; two stepgranddaughters; a great-grandson; a stepgreat-grandson; and a stepgreat-granddaughter.
The funeral service was held Friday, June 18, at Union Cross Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Ayers and the Rev. Mark Ashworth officiating. Burial followed in Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Winston-Salem assisted the family.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of High Point, 1803 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.
Condolences may be made at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
Eddie Jean Turner
Eddie Jean Turner, 62, of Trinity, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at her residence.
Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale handled the arrangements.
Wade M. Young
Wade Maurice Young, 68, of 3959 Millikan Road, Sophia, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home.
He was born Oct. 21, 1941, the son of Howard Myles and Laura Loretta Young. He was a native of Yancey County and owner of Young Construction Company. He was an avid horseman. He was a former High Point police officer and formerly served on the board of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity. He was a member of New Covenant Lutheran Church in Archdale.
He is survived by his wife, Mimi Ghosn Young of the home; son, Jimmy Young and wife Kristina of Asheboro; daughter, Tania Kirkpatrick and husband KP of Sophia; son, Paul Young of Sophia; grandchildren, Corbin James Young, Joshua Miller, Christian, Gabriel, Olivia and Hannah Kirkpatrick; and a sister, Barbara Ford of Burnsville.
The family received friends Thursday, June 17, at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman. A graveside service was held Friday, June 18, at Strawbridge Young Family Cemetery in Newdale, with David Ford officiating.
Memorials may be made to Worlds Apart, One Heart, 402 Country Club Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408.
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