Malpheus Ludolph Winningham, aged 67, one of the county’s best citizens, died at his home near Central Falls last Friday afternoon following an illness of about a year. The end was not unexpected since Mr. Winningham’s condition had been critical for the past two months.
In 1880 Mr. Winningham was married to Miss Emma Rothella York, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother, K.L. Winningham of near Asheboro; and by six children, who are Mrs. W.I. Myrick of Troy, Mrs. Charles D. Reeder of Asheboro, James R. Winningham of Atlanta, Ga., John B. Winningham of Asheville, Artemus B. Winningham of Central Falls, and Amos R. Winningham of Okeechobee, Fla.
Mr. Winningham had lived in Randolph County all his life and was known and respected by a large circle of friends. He was a good farmer and a progressive citizen. To an unusual degree he saw the humorous side of life and this fact made him the center of attraction in whatever company of people he happened to be in.
About a year ago Mr. Winningham suffered a stroke of paralysis and since then had been in feeble health. About two months ago he suffered another stroke, and since that time his condition had been critical.
The funeral service was conducted at Giles’ Chapel M.P. Church by Rev. J. F. Pritchard, pastor of the M.P. church in Asheboro, assisted by Rev. G.H. Hill on Sunday morning, December 20th, at 11 o’clock, and burial was in the cemetery nearby. A large number of people from this and surrounding sections were present to pay tribute to the memory of this splendid citizen.
From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925
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