W.T. Ward, 71, Has Died, Dec. 24, 1925

William Troy Ward Died at Millsboro Saturday. . . Was 71 Years of Age and Long a Prominent Farmer—Brother of J.B. Ward of Asheboro

William Troy Ward, aged 71, died at his home near Millboro Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following an illness which lasted almost three years. He had long been a prominent farmer of his community and had always taken an active part in the affairs of his county.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Baldwin of Millboro; a son, John Ward of Morganton; eight grandchildren; five brothers, Arthur Ward of Elon College, John B. Ward of Asheboro, Abraham and O.P. Ward of Liberty, Michael Ward of Millboro; and a sister, Mrs. Bennie Ward of Greensboro.

The funeral services were held from Gray’s Chapel Methodist Protestant church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment was made in the church cemetery.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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Lee Wood, 75, Master Bricklayer, Died Dec. 18, 1925

Lee Wood Dies from Injuries. . . Died Last Friday and Funeral Held Sunday—Was One of Best Bricklayers

Funeral services of the late E.L. Wood, who died December 18th from injuries received in an automobile accident, were conducted at Mt. Lebanon M.P. Church, Randleman, last Sunday morning.

Mr. Wood was 75 years of age. He is survived by his two sons, W.O. Wood of Lexington and A.L. Wood of Hamlet; and by three daughters, Mrs. W.C. Henley of Morehead City, Mrs. C.H. Spencer of Hamlet and Mr. John Cook of Randleman.

The tragic death of this excellent citizen cast a pall over the town where his entire life was spent, and the large gathering of friends and the elegant and numerous floral offerings attested the respect and esteem in which he was held.

Mr. Wood had a wide reputation as a bricklayer, and his services were in constant demand. In his prime he was known to lay no less than 2,500 bricks in a day of 10 hours, a record rarely, if ever, matched. He built the large brick storehouse belonging to the late E.A. Moffitt of Asheboro years ago and was connected with the construction of almost every other large brick storehouse in the county.

The county deplores the loss of this useful citizen and splendid man.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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M.L. Winningham, 67, Has Died, Dec. 24, 1925

M.L. Winningham Dead at Age 67. . . End Came Last Friday at His Home Near Central Falls—Long Prominent Citizen

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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James O. Kirkman, 14, Died Dec. 16, 1925

James O. Kirkman, Aged 14, Died Last Week. . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Kirkman of Liberty, Rt. 1—Funeral Thursday

James O. Kirkman, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Kirkman of Liberty, Route 1, died the 16th of December. The funeral services were conducted at White’s Chapel Thursday by Rev. James Edwards. Beautiful tributes were paid to the life of the youth. He was much loved in the home, the church, community and school and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his mother and father and grandparents, he is survived by three brothers, Worth, Richard, Russell; six sisters, Mrs. May Lineberry of Burlington, Mrs. Vallie Millikan of Climax, Misses Vesta, Ruth, Dorothy, and Carolina.

The pallbearers were uncles of the deceased, Harvey, Cecil, Claud, Verlie, John, and Dennis Ward. The flower bearers were Mrs. Claud Ward, Mrs. W.O. York, Misses Ruby and Lolah Ward.

From page 8 of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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Barton R. Brown, 83, Died in Hamptonville, Dec. 24, 1925

Prominent Yadkin Citizen Dead

Barton R. Brown, aged 83, died Sunday night at his home at Hamptonville, in Yadkin County. He was the grandfather of Stantford Martin, editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, and uncle of Frank A. Hampton, secretary to Senator Simmons. Mr. Brown was a school teacher for 50 years member of the legislature during Zeb Bance’s administration and for years was chairman of the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners.

From page 3 of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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Mrs. Martha Wilson, 78, Died at Daughter's Home, Dec. 24, 1925

Mrs. Martha Wilson, Aged 78, Dies at Greensboro

Mrs. Martha Jane Wilson, aged 78 years, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora Davis in Greensboro, following an illness of a month’s duration. Funeral services were held at Pomona Friends church Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, J.F. Wilson; one son, Everett Wilson of Leaksville; and four daughters, Mrs. Ella Marley of Coleridge, Mrs. Clara Allred of Central Falls, and Mrs. Dora Davis and Mrs. Jennie Riddle, both of Greensboro.

From page 7 of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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Mrs. Nancy Harriet Smith Has Died, Dec. 24, 1925

Mrs. Monroe Smith Dies at Her Home Near Liberty

Mrs. Nancy Harriett Smith, widow of the late Monroe Smith, died at the old Smith home ten miles northeast of Liberty Friday night. She was a high type of Christian woman and had been a member of Mount Pleasant church since girlhood.

She is survived by six sons, W.H., H.D., Charlie, Claude, James and Fletcher Smith, all of Alamance and Guilford counties, and one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ingle of Burlington.

From page 7 of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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