Obit

08 Feb

Tillman built big influence on state level

Bob SuttonNews, ObitJerry Tillman, NCGA, north carolina general assembly, obituary, state senator

ARCHDALE — Jerry Tillman’s influence on state politics had a long-lasting impact that’s bound to extend well past his death. “He had a huge impact on our area,” state Sen. Dave Craven said. “He was a champion for our community.” Tillman, a longtime state senator from Randolph County, died Saturday at age 82. Tillman, a retired teacher, administrator, and coach in public schools, was first elected to the state Senate in 2002. He resigned from the chamber in 2020. He served a total of nine terms and became one of two majority whips in the Senate. Craven, while in high…

07 Sep

OBIT: Martha Norman

Randolph RecordObitObit

Martha Louise (Lawrence) NormanAugust 16, 1927 ~ September 4, 2021 (age 94) Martha Louise Lawrence Norman was born In Albany, Georgia on August 16, 1927 to Jerrial Turner Lawrence and Vivian Ross Lawrence. Mrs. Norman graduated from James A. Gray High School.Martha had a wonderful life, a deep faith in Jesus Christ, walking daily with her savior. The happiness of Martha's life was on the tennis court. She played in Asheboro and on the Senior Circuit for over forty years; she represented the National Senior Women's Tennis Association in 2001 playing in Austria 2004. Martha's devoted friend, Hazel Anderson was her doubles partner. Her mother introduced her to the sport at eight years of age. Martha's theory and motivation of her health and tennis was "use it or you are going to lose It" and with no injuries under her belt, that goal was attainable.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…