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Jan - Junfn o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 2,2003 An y Patricia Overby Dillard Mrs. Parricia "Pat" Overby Dillard. 43, of Advance, died Sun day, Dec. 22.2002. at her home. She was bom June 16. 19S7. in Baltimore. Md.. to Norman Gray Overby Sr. and Apacha Wall Overby. Mrs. Dillard was a mem ber of Davie Baptist Church and was employed with Lee Jeans. Surviving; her parents. Sid and Pat Overby: adau^ler.AprilGor- don Todd and husband Doug of. Advance; a son. William Russell Lane of Lewisville; 2 sisters. Bobbi Shell and biisband Barry of Advance, and Notma O. Pettyjohn and husband Jim of Winston-Sa- lem; 2 brothers, Ronnie Overby and wife Billie of Lexington and Norman G. Overby Jr. and wife Annette of Winslon-Salem; an ex sister-in-law. Tonya Overby of Mocksville; 3 aunts; 2 uncle; and 9 nieces and nephews. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Friday. Dec. 27 at Davie Bap tist Church, with the Rev. Aaron Carter officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Davie Baptist, 1489 Fork Bixby Road, Advance, / Eleanor M. Eddleman■J Eleanor Montgomery "Bo" Eddleman. 75. of Statesville. diedMonday. Dec. 23.2002. , The funeral service was heldat 2 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 26. atWestmoreland Chapel of Bunch- Johitson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Hammond officiating. Burial was at Farmington Cemetery. Mrs. Eddleman was reared inFarmington and retired from Westem Bectric. She later worked as a unit secretary at Baptist Hospital Emergencjf Dept. ■■ Survivois: hersOn. John Montgomery Eddi^an and wife Denise of Statesville; sisters Louise Walker and husband Paul of Farmington. Peg Freexe and husband Thurman of Greensboro .and Elizabeth Gibson and husband David of Trophy Qub, Texas; a . brother, Robert Montgomery and wife Pat of aemmons; and nu-, merous nieces and nephews. She was pieceded by her hus band. John Hayes Eddleman, and. infant twins. John and Joan.Memorials: Farmington Meth odist. 1939 Farmington Road. Mocksville. Reuben Hellard^ Mr. Reuben Hellard, 80. of Tiinendne Road. Mcoksville. died Thnisday. Dec. 26.2002 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hellard was bom Feb. 19. 1922 in Davie County to the late Joe and Emma Smith Hellard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Peacock Hellard. in 1999. a granddaughter. Lorie Marlowe, and 5 brothers. . Mr. Hellard was a self-em- . ployed auto mechanic and small engine repairman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War n and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: 2 daughters, MaigieHellard and Kathy H. Rogers and husband Patrick, all of Mocks ville; 2 sons, Joe Calvin Hellard and Johnnie L. Hellard and wife Lola, all of Mocksville; 3 grand children; and 10 great-grandchil dren. The funeral ^rvice was con ducted Sunday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Joe Smith and Johnnie L. Hellard at Welch Funeral Home in Mocksville. Burial followed at Tunentine Baptist Church Cem etery. Memorials: Hospice of Davie. P.O. Box 848. Mocksville. <L Si Davte County Public LibraryMocksville, NC to 0 0 \ ro DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 2,2003 /Cora Effie Ireland Mrs. Cora EfTie Anderson Ire land, lOI, of 444 Ben Anderson Road, Harmony, died Monday,. Dec. 23,2002 at her home, ' Bom in Davie County on May 10. 1901, she was a daughter of the late William Franklin Ander son and Comilar Reavis Ander son. She was a homemaker and a - member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed gradening and visits from friends and fam ily in later years. She was precetled in death by her husband, Mr. Filmore Amos Ireland, and a daughter. Lucille Ireland Shoffher. Survivors; a daughter, Nannie Sue Ireland of the home: 2 grand sons: 3 great-grandchildren: and 2 great-great-grandchildren.. ^ Funeral services were heM Fri- ' day. Dec. 27 at Rock Spring Bap- . | tist Church with the Revs. Steve Hedgecock and Grady Tiitterow ' officiating. Burial followed in the ' church cemetery. Memorials: Cemetery Fund of ; Rock Spring Baptist, c/o Louise Anderson, Box 233 Powell Bridge Road. Harmony. 28634.. y Ruby Pegram Latham Ruby Pegram Latham, 70, of Kemeisville, died at her home on Dec. 20.2002. She was bom Jan. 12, 1932, -the daughter of Odell and Aimie Perdew Pegram of Belews Creek, She retired from AT&T with 36 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, a brother, Floyd Mick Pegram. Survivors: a daughter, Deborah Latham Binkley and hus band Bob of Advance: brothers. Richard, Daniel and Don: sisters, Dorothy. Freeman, Zora Hemrick, Gracie Combs, Geneva Tucker and.Pat Rhymes: and many nieces and nephews. Die funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 22 at Belews Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Neal and Brother Royden Combs. John Vernon Pettyjohn (/ ^ John Vemon Pettyjohn, 73. of New Orleans, La., died Dec. 19, 2002, at Tiilane Univmity Hos- pital. He was bom Nov. 20,1929, in Winston-Salem to John Johnson Pettyjohn and Dovie'Williamson Pettyjohn, both deceased. John (J. V.) g^uated from James A. GrayHigh School in the class of 1949, ; where he was president of the stu- " dent body. He attended High Point College and Wake Forest College before entering the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years dur ing the Korean War. In his early ^ vocational years, he was in the i insurance business, and in 1965 ' was transferred to New Orleans. ' A few years later he was called to full-time Christian ministry. He was a writer and a teacher. Survivors: 2 brothers. H Glenn Penyjohn and wife Wilma, and Fred M. Pettyjohn of Win ston-Salem: a sister, Marie Pettyjohn Fesperman and husband W. D. "Dub" Fesperman of Ad vance: and several nieces. n M .41 I 0 n —ft » Davie County Public Mocksville, )» cr , ft o n NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 2,2003 > c o & Mary Isabell Pierce / Mary Isabell Pierce. 86. of Woodleaf. died Sunday, Dec. 22. 2002 ai her residence. Bom in Alexander County on Nov.25,1916, she was the daugh ter of the fate Ida Harris Ellis and Samuel Jarvis Ellis. She was a homemaker and a memberof New Hope Baptist Church. ' > Her husbaind, Samuel Pierce,, preceded her in death. Survivors; a brother and sister- J • in-law. Lee and Mary Ellis of; Chananooga. Tenn.; 2 sisters-in- law, Rachel ails of Stony Point and Peggy Ellis of Woodleaf; 7 nephews: and 2 nieces. " ' Funeral services were aiday, Dec. 27, at II a.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Terry Cruse officiating. Burial was in Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville. Pallbear ers were Larry, Randy, Andy, Brad and Matthew Reavis. Peyton Farrington Foe»/ Mr. Peyton Farrington Poe. 88, of The Elms at Tanglewood. for-• merly of Winston-Salem died Sunday. Dec. 22.2002. at Fbnyth Medical Center. A native of Forsyth County, hewas the soii of the late Henry Edgar Poe and Eulala Chitdress Poe. He retired from Smurfit Stone Container Corp. in 1979 after 46 years of service. He also worked at Stabler Pontiac. Cloverdale FoW and Stabler Motors from 19^-1985. During World War U he .was a Block War den in North Winston and worked in the defense industry. Mr. Poe was a member, of Fairview Moravian Church, Wmston-Salem Masonic Lodge and Hillcrest Golf Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a. brother, James F. Poe and a sister, Margaret Poe Foy, toth of Win- ston.^alem. Survivots: his wife of68 years. Virginia West Poe. also of The Elms: 3 sons. Harold G. Poe Sr. and wife Cathy of Shelby, Phillip Wayne Poe of Venice, Fla,. and Steven Farrington Poe of Win ston-Salem; 2 daughten. BrendaP. Jones and husband Marion of | Charlotte and Jennifer P. Church and husband. David of Advance; - j 11 grandchildren: 10 great-grand- I children; |md a great-great-grand- ' child. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Fairview Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. Memorials: Fairview Moravi an, 6550 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27106. /James C. Utiey James C. Utley of Kem^ille died on Thursday, Dec. 19,2002. He was bom in Cooleemee on Aug. 9,1935, the son of Clarence B. and Hazel (Williams) Utley. Surviveors: his wife, Mary Anne Utley of the home; a daugh ter, Caroille Rothrock and hus band Zack of Lewisville; a son. Jay Utley and wife Jennifer of Diuibuiy; a brother, John Utley of Baja, Calif.; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildie. A celebration of life was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Kemersville Main Street United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dr. AI Ward and Chuck Snuthers officiating. Memorials: The Potter's House, 1218 E. 25thSt., Winston- Salem, 27105. Davie County Public Ubraiy Mocksvilie, NC AO 0 o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 2,2003 / \ % Vr .0 David Lynn WaJker v/ Mr. David Lynn Walker, 56 of Tramcre Coun, Clemmons. died"' Wednesday, Dec. 25,2002 at his home. Funeral services were Satur day, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at Mocks- ville First United Methodist : Church with the Revs. Charles v "nimer. Crystal Alexander and Kenyan Meeks officiating. Burial n was in Salem- United Methodist Church Chmetery. ^ Memorials; Hospice/Palliative ; CaicChnter, 1100 C. S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem. 27103. Mr. Walker was bora Aug. 26, j1946 to John Leonard Walker of , Mocksville and the late Donie Mae Daniel Walker. He had worked for Rock-Tenn Co.. for merly Champion Paper US Ply- ] wood for 32 years as an account executive of national sales. He ' was a member of First United Methodist Church, served in the ' US Army during the Vietnam War, was an avid golfer, fisherman, lac- n quetboll player and supporter of charitable causes. Survivors, in addition to his \ father: his wife; Barbara Smoot \ Walkerofthehome;2sons,John David Walker of Charlotte, Will- . iara Manhew Walker of North Wilkesboro; a brother Sieve . (Tami) Walker, a sitter. Jill Walker,.boih of Mocksville: a si^ n ter-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice and Manhall Southern of Advance; and several'nieces, nephews, great-nieces and neph ews. . Rebecca Foster Zander V Rebecca Fost^ Zander, 86, of Mocksville, died Dec. 21. 2002, at the Brian Center in Salisbury. She was bom on Feb. 14.1916, in Davie County, daughter of the late Nathan Thomas "N,T." and OIlie May Foster. Survivon: a son, Albert Will iam Zander of Doihon, Ala.; a daughter, Carol Alien of Salis bury; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters,'Sadie Knight of Charlotte, Ruth Meroney of Mocksville and Frances Paige of Rowland. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Mrs. ^der served her coun try during World War II In the U.S. Army as a decorated veteran sta tioned in Georgia, Oregon and, California. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She founded the senior rhythm band and helped establish a Sun day school and was the pianist in 1984 when she moved to Mock Place. Graveside services were con ducted at I p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Rose Cmeteiy with military honors presented by District II memorial honor guard, with Chaplain A. G. Parker officiating. Memorials; charity of the donor's choice. County Public Library Mocksville, NO f' fa f>o o o •V cf .i-_ 0 J Paul Kevin Brown Mr. Paul Kevin Brown, 33 of Waie.diedSaluniay.Dec. 28.200Z unexpectedly. He WM bom Feb. 23,1969 in Hewoikedwiihaie N.C. Department of Transpcr- JMton with the Bridge Inapectionaviaion. He was a graduate of Davie High School and was an active member of Shady Gmve Baptist Church where he was ac- tive with die mission team, and davie county enterprise record, Thuretlay. Jan. 9.2003 .. I '""v wwiip oi piaymswOi the church softbail and has- ketball teams. He was a basebaU coach with the Little Siuggets team and was Pas Roolc partner He was preceded in death by ! father. Andy wilkins: father-in-Wagoner; and a niece. Surviving: his wife of 13 years.^ Wagoner Brown ofthe home: z sons. Matthew Brown and ——j vwn. Dom or the home;mother. Betty Jo Comer Wilkins- grandfather. Hubert Comer^nvtlle; grandmother. Dorothy^ildtess. Yadkinville; sister.^®e Wilkins and brother. Eric Wilkins. both of Davie County mother-in-law. Joan Wagoner! Boonviile; 2 aunts and an uncle-and ^eral nieces, nephews, sis^ ters-m-law; brothers-in-law; cous- ms; and friends. His funeral service was held at2 p.m. -niesday. Dec. 31 at Shady Grove Baptist Church by theRevs. Paul Stewart and Jimmy •^lley. Burial followed in the Church cemeteiy. Memorials; Baptist ChildrensHome of N.C.. PO Box 338. ^omasville. 27361-0338; or Shady Grove Baptist Mission 270n" Jake Rupert Anderson sj Mr. Jake Rupert Anderson. 71. of Clemmons. died Wednesday, fan. 1. 2003. at Fbisyth Medical Center. He was bom Nov. 20,1931. in Davidson County to Noah and Sallie Allen Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of Mocks United .Methodist Church, whete he served as a Sunday School' teacher, lay speaker, chair of the evangelism committee and mem ber of the United .Methodist Men'sgroup. He was retired from the Wtnston-Salem Journal. Surviving: his wife. Susie Phelps Anderson of the home: 3 sisters-in-law. Lucy Phelps. Maxine Bailey and husband Bob. and Nell Phelps Burton and hus band Ron; a brother-in-law. John Phelps and wife Jean; and a num ber of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday. Jan. 3 at Mocks i United Methodist Church with the {Revs. Donnie Durham and Bruce ! Gwen officiating. Burial followedin the church cemetery. Minnie Snow AycothV' Mn. Minnie Snow Aycoth. 94. of Walkertown. the wifeof the laie George Otis Aycoth. died Mondaynight. Dec. 30, 2002 at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. A graveside service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at Gardens of Memory by Dr. Bobby Roberson. Mrs. Aycoth was bom July 20. 1908. in Forsyth County, the daughter of William Thomas and Martha Matthews Snow. Surviving: 4 children. Mariyn Comatzer.of Rural Hall. HermonL. Aycoth't^Winston-Salem. Peggy A. (Nathan) Smith of MocksvUle and Linda Moore of Walkertown; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. j Michael W-Deadmon •J Michael Warren Deadmon. formerly of Mocksvilie. died Dec.' 18.2002 in Orlando. Fla. The funeral service was held Saturday. Dec. 28 in Cbnway. S.C. Mr. Deadmon was bom on Oct. 23.1958 to the late James W. Deadmon of Mocksvilie. Survivors; his mother. Nancy Deadmon Wright of Myrtle Beach. S.C.; a daughter. Shandra Barker of Winston-Salem; a granddaughter; 2 sisters. PatTrapp of Conway and Toma Morse of Myrtle Beach; and a brother. Perry Deadmon of Ad- Vance. Charles A. BethelJr. , Charles A. Bethel Jr. of Ber- \/ mudaVUbge died Thursday. Dec 19.2002. He was bom Nov. 19.1919. in Long. Okta.. and spent his child- hcodui Muldrow. Okla. He gradu ated ftcm Northeastern Oklahoma State College and served as a lieu tenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard ships in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1946 he joined the GoodyearTiie and Rubber Co., where he worked for 37 years before retiring as vice president of original equipment tire sales. Mr. Bethel was a mem ber of aemmons United Method ist Church and was active in the United Way. Salvation Atmy. and other local charities. His wife Anne, for whom he cared for many years, preceded him in death, as did a son. Gre- goty Wffison BetheL Survivors; a dau^ter. Rebecca Anne Bethel of Seattle. Wash.; 2 sons. Charles A. Bethel III of Bethesda. Md.. and Stephen Ashley Bethel of HiUsboro. N.H.; and 7 grandchildren. A private service was held at Bermuda Village. Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc.. 920 W. Fust St.. Winston- Salem. 27101. y <r~ o P Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksvllle, NO fn Q. O (r DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, Jan. 9,2003 / , Leona Koontz Dellinger V Mrs. Leona Koonu Hauser Dellinger. 86. of Slaiesville, daughter of (he la(e Samuel A and Majy Maude Koomz, died Salur. day. Jan. 4. 2003 in IredeJI Me- morial Hospital. She was bom Nov. 5, 1916 in Davie County and attended Cool Spring School in IredeU County and Boyden High School in Salisbury. Her first husband, Calvin C. Hauser, and her second husband, ' &Iward E. Oeilinger, preceded her in death, as did 2 brothers, Oavid W. Koontz and Aron Gibson i Koontz. and a sister. Hazel K. I Messicfc. Survivors: a son, Samuel E. Hauser and wife Shirley J, of Statesville; a grandson; 3 great- grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Anna K. Smoot of Mocicsville. Mrs. Dellinger was a member , of Society Baptist Church. Graveside funeral services were conducted at II ajn. Tues day, JaiL 7 in the Society Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Marty Mathis oficiating. Memorials: Society Baptist Cemetery Fund, 879 Garden Val ley Rd., Statesville, 28625, / Leo Wright Easterling Mr^. Leo Alma Wright Easterling, 78, of Charlotte, died SSiS; Her funeral service was Dec. « «ihe University City United Methodrst aureh where she wasa member. Burial was in Ever- Cemetcfy, •Bora May 17, 1924 in Win- ^i^alOT, she was a daughter offte late Reuben Elijah and Kate - Hunter Wright, She was a 1942 Farmington HighSchool. She anended tbes^y Radto School in Ellerbeirand worked in Red Bank, NJ. witlftheSignal Corps during WorldWar n. Mrs, Easterling loved to bavel and was on avid leader. Survivors; her daughter,Nancy Easterling Hatrelson ofMmt Hill; 2 sons, John Easterling r——»• swiu ftefvn casccfiine MarieWtUiaid TBIey of Ml Ataiat; 3 pandchrltlren; and 3 gieat-grand- chuditn. j Bobby Cene Felts » Mr. Bobby Cene Felts, 73, of - Yadkinville, died Friday, Jan. 3 at j Forsyth Medical Center. jBom on June 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Coy and PansyLewis Felts. He had been em- ' ployed at Heritage Furainrre in Mocksville and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Hamptonville.He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Ola Mae Hutchens Felts and Nolene Broadway Felts, a| son, James Wayne Felts, and 2' brothers and 2 sisters. i Survivors: a daughter, Jean^Felts Greet of East Bend; a brother. Bill (Evonne) Felts of( Mocksville; a sister, Arlenel "Jennie" (Frankie) Bracken of n HaJWony: 2 grandchildren: and aispecial friend, Betty Palmer. j Funeral services were con->ducted Monday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. I at the Mackie-Reavis Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. L,C. ' Taylor and Steve Hedgecock of- : ficiaring. Btuial was in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. ' I f-V. 0=, DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, TR„„S.,, J„. ,, ,„03 I Daniel Webster Griffith Mr. Daniel Webscer "Webb" GrifTIth. 66. of Davie Acadetny Roail. Mocksvilie. died Monday. Dec. 30.2002 at Forsyth Medical Center in Futierai Services Wednesday. p.m. in Eaton 1 Chapel with ' j the Revs. Bobby Hendetsoa WII Pry or azsd John Ford oSiciaiing. BunaJ was in Calvary Baptist Church Cem- etety. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter. 1100 C. S. Strarford Road, Winston-Salem. 27103. Mr. Griffith was bom Sept. 13. 1936 in Davie County to the late Clyde and Rachel Spry Griffith and was retired from Lex ington Furniture of Mocksvilie. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Devere Hammond Griffith in 1983. Survivors: his wife; Susie Lynihacum Griffith of the home. 3 children. Crystal (Curtis) Mor gan of Salisbury, Danny Griffith of Mocksvilie. Michael (Ellen) Gtiffith ofAdvance; 6 grandchil dren; a sister. Betty (Norman) Richardson ofMocksvilie; 3 step sons. Daniel L. McQueen. Charles E. McQueen of Troy and David McQueen of Mocksvilie. Mildred T. Hunt Mis. Mildred Thomhill Hunt, 84. ofWinston-Salem. formerly of Charleston. W.Va.. died on Friday, Dec. 27. 2002. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom in Kanawha County. W.Va.. on Oct. 19. 1918, to William and Jenny Christian Thomhill. Mrs. Hunt was a mem ber of First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, W.Va.. and a mem ber of the Kanawha Country Club, where she was an avid golfer. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert F. Hunt; and a son. Robert T. Hunt. Surviving: a daughter-in-law, Janice Hunt of Mocksvilie: 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grand children. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. .Monday. Dec. 30. at Forsyih Memorial Part: with the Revs. William C. Curiie and Nancy Johnson officiating. Memorials: Hospice/Palliadve Care. IIOO-C S. Stratford Rd.. Winston-Salem. 27103: or New Hope Methodist. S12S Shanalon Drive, Winston-Salem, 27106. Ervin Jackson Huichins Mr. Ervin Jackson Huichins, 82. of Whiiaker Road, Mocks vilie, died Dec. 31.2002. at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was bom June 17,1920. inDavie County lo the late Troy Huichins and Flossie Irvin His wife of39years. Claire,surviveshim. He is also survived by: 2 daughlers. Linda Laskev of Lex- ingion and Pam (Royd) Ritchieof Rock Hill. S C.: 3 grandchildren: J great-grandeliildren: a brother, Edward Hutchins, and 2 sisiers. Edith Allen andNelda Wall, ail of Mocksvilie; and several nieces dnd nephews. A graveside service was con- ducied at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 with the Rev, (Dmrles Stewart of-' ficiaiing. Memorials: Oak Grove Meth odist Cemetery Fund. Davie County Public Lifiraij Mocksvilie. NC Agatha Holman Johnson j Agatha Holman Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa. died Dec. 30. 2002 following a short illness. She was bom Dec. 18,1917 in Davie County, the 12lhof !3chil- drer. of Thomas F. and Eliaabcih Hodge Hoiman. She was matned to Otto D. Johnson on May 4, 1940, and Ihey movedio Pennsyl vania. where she resided until her death. She was a chaner member of the Holman and Frost Family Reunion, to which she was a ma jor contributor. She retired from the James Rhodes Public School in Philadelphia. Survivors: her husband of ihe home; a sister, Algylee McBride: foster daughlers. Eileen, Yvetle and Elsie; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Jan. 3 in Philadelphia. Graveside ser vices and burial were at 11 a.m. Monday, Jaru 6 at Palmetio Cem- eteo' in -Mocksvilie. James Louis Joyce / ' Mr. James Louis "Lou" Joyce■/ ofBermudaRundiedFtiday.Dec. 27.2002. at Wake Forest Univer- aity Baptist Medical Center.' Mr. Joyce was bom in Sandy Ridge 10 James Edwin and Irene Amos Joyce. He served in the U.S.ArmyAir Corps during World War II as a navigator and action bomber in the 8lh Air Force, 49 istbomb group on a B-24 bomber.After leaving service, he returned to Appalachian State Teachers CoJiege. where he lettered in wrestling and as a pitcher in baseball. He then played semi-profes sional baseball until his employ ment with Western Electric, where he spent 40 years in Winston-Sa lem and Burlington before retiring in 1987 as a department chief in human resources, He was a member of the Winston-Salem Jaycees and the American Business Qub in Burlington. After re tirement. Mr. Joyce served on theboard of trustees at Clemmons Moravian Chureh as well as the board of directors of BermudaRun Country Club.Survivors; his wife of 54 years,Louise Ziglar Joyce: a son, James Louis Joyce Jr, of Clemmons; adaughter. Mary Louise Joyce ' Shtfferof Walnut Cove: a sister. •EvelynJoyeeofSandyRidgeiand2 grandchildren. f The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 31. atClemmons Moravian Church bythe Rev. Ray Burke. Burial fol lowed ai the Clemmons Moravian Church graveyard followed by a reception in Ihe church fellowship hall. Memorials: Oemmons Moravian Building Fund. Box 730, Clemmons, 27012. 0 <a V OAVIECOlJwfv ENTERPRISE RECOia).-n.BM„,,to..,, / Charlene Mary Madrid Mrs. Charlene Maiy Schulze Madrid, 36. of Alamosa Drive (LaQuinta), Advance, died Mon day, Jan. 6. 2003 after several months of declining health. A iimeral service was sched uled for 11 a.nL Thursday, Jait. 9 in Eaton Funral Ch^l with the Rev. Mark Vickers ofEciating, The family was to be at the fiuienilhome Wednesday from 7-9 pan. Mrs, Madrid was bom in Bal timore, Md. on Match 29. 1966to Mary Putfcey Schulze of Advance and the late Charies Schulze. She was acoUector of guardian aqgels and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors, in addition to her mother 3 sons, Barry Jones and Joshua Jones of Baltimoie, and Jeremy Jones of Advance; 2 sis ters, Kimberly Wiand and Tammy Richardson, both of Advance. QJ \ ■-.Si. O Blliy Gray Martin Mr. Billy Gray Montn, 68, of Yadkinville, died Saturday Dec.28,2002 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was bom Nov. 13,1934 in Yadkin County to the late Bynum Russell and Lucinda Brown Mar tin. Mr. Martin was retired from Thomasvilie Furniture Co. andwas of the B^nist Faith. '•In addition to his paiem£'|pwas preceded in death by 2^- ten, OUie Martin. Mallle Butclm a brother, Bynum Russell Martin Jr., and a great-grandchild. Surviving; his wife of29yeats, Vexie Pinnix Morler Martin of thehome; i children. AiBtoafiw (Barry) Allen, Moeksville; Donna Lou Butler. Lexingtirn; RussellGray (Cynthia) Martin, Lexing ton; Tmvis Gray (Lenita) Martin, Yadkinviile; Misty Angel (Tony) Couch. Yadkinviile; 4 step-chil dren, Debra Pauline Crawford. Ramseur. Patricia Francis Hill, Lexington; John Edward Marler, Yadkinville: Bridget Lee Lick, Winston-Salero; a brother. Fred Martin; 14 grandchildren; arui 14 great-grandchildren. His funeral service was held at 11 oan. Monday, Dec. 30 at the Gentry Family Chapel by the Revs. Junior Royall and Mike Lane. Burial followed in Yadkin Memorial ^odens. f /James P. Miller, ■ James P. "Pa Pa" Miller died on Dec. 13.2002.He served in the military, being stationed in Germany. He was a bora-again Christian and a member of Bixby Presbyterian Church.Survivors: hi| wife. PatriciaDunlap Miller; a daughter, DebbieMiller Gregorjt and husband Donald; 2 sons. Timothy A. Miller and wife Ann«ie, and James Stephen Miller; 8 grandchildren:S great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clive Miller. Graveside services were conducted at Bixby PresbyterianChurch. The pastor, Peter Petterson officiated. , Ethel Fryr^wen Mrs. Ethel Frye Owen, 87. for merly of Archdole, died Dec. 30,2002 at the Evergreens Nursing Center in High Point. She was bom Jan. 27,19iS in Davie County to (Jeotge and Essie Snider Ftye. She had been em-plt^red at Adams-Miilis and Kaye- Lynn before her retirement. She was a member at Green Street Baptist Chinch.She was preceded in death by her husband. Buford Decimal Owen. Surviving: a son. W. Steven Owen and wife Shaxon of Jamestown; 3 grandchildren; and I gteat-grandchiliL A graveside service was held Wednesday. Jan. 1 ai2pjn. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Watford officiating. Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc.,'3800' SljaWWck Dr., Char lotte, 2821S-3220. cr~ Davifi County Public Library Moeksville, NO A)' o 0 <5^ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Tha„d.,, j.„,,, aHO A • ll V. V n ^ 7 Margaret E. Reavis Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Morrison Reavis. S3, of Meadowbrook Teirace of Oavie. formerly of Slaiesville. diet! fan. 3,2003 at Meadowbrook Terrace after an illness of 12 years. Mrs. Reavis was bom in Iredeil County on Oct 7.1919, to the late James Marcus Pressiy Morrison and Susanna Davis Morrison. Mrs. Reavis was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Staiesviile Womans Club. Mid way Home Demonstration Gub and Civiian Gub. Her husband of 39 years. Vance Brown Reavis, preceded her in death on July 17,1993. Survivors: 3 sons and daugh- iht-in-law, Johnny Ray (Johnsie). Reavis of Kings Mountairu Rob ert Eugene (Jane) Reavis and James Larfcin (Rachel) Reavis of Staiesviile; a daughter and son-in- law, Mrs. Leonard Alvis (Virginia) Seats S.r of Mocksville; 4 grandsons;a step-grandson; 6 granddaughters; IS great-grand children; and a brother, Thomas Crowell Morrison of Jamestown. Mrs. Reavis was preceded in death by a grandson, Joel Gordon Reavis. brothers Horace Monroe Morrison. O.B. Morrison. J.P. Morrison. John Henry Morrison. Lawrence Franklin Morrison, James Pressley Morrison; sisters Mrs. Abraham (Ina) Williams. Mrs. W.C. (Cenora) Davidson. Mrs. On (Janie) Frye, LiUie Anne Morrison. Lillie May Morrison and Mary Lee Morrison. Fune^ services were at 2 pan. Wednesday, Jan. 8. at Trinity Methodist Church. Staiesviile. with burial in the church cemetery, with the Revs. Garry Revels, Robbie Kestler and Ervel Jon» ofriciating. Pallbearers were Vance Alan Holdsclaw. Frarikie Dale Reavis, Ashley Dean Reavis, Derek McKinney. Robert Bums and Rickey Matthew Reavis. Memorials: Building or Cem etery fund of Trinity Methodtet. 106 Trinity Road. Staiesviile, 28623. / yPrancis Blaine Shore Mr. Francis Blaine ^hore, 84, of Kingspon, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 27,2002, in Kingspon. Mr. Shore was bom in Yadkin County Nov. 10,1918, to the late James and Jo Ella Hoots Shore, and was a retired salesman with the Lance Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Latham Shore, in 1999: and by 3 brothers. Surviving: a daughter, Carolyn S. Chandler and husband, James D. Chandler of Kingspon; a son, Jeny G. Shore of McAlIen. Texas; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Tommy Shore and wife, Lois and Henry Shore and wife, Sarah Ruth, all of Mocksville: 2 sisters, Angeline S. Tutterow and hus band, the Rev. Grady Tutterow, and Jcanene Shore, all of Mocks ville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The fiineial service was held at 10 am.. Tuesday. Dec. 31, in Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocks ville, with Or. Van Lankford offi ciating. Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 31, in Rose Gm- etery. Memorials: Scholarship Fund of First Baptist Church, 390 N. Main St.. Mocksville. / Elsie M.Stonestree^Elsie Meadows Frederick. the wife of Mocksville- ,Charles ThomasTysinger / M;GarlesThomasTysinger. Florida; 2 sisters. vance; 2 brothers. -Qoris) n Tysinger and iSrCarolyn Hodge nieces and nephews. l/ Lila Henderson Stroupe Mrs. Lila Hendenon Moses Stroupe. 99, of Walt Wilson Road, Mocksville. died Tiiesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Mrs. Stroupe was bom Sept. 12.1903 in Morganton to the late Mack and Mary M. Smith Moses. She was a member of Bible Bap tist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ernest E. Stroupe, and a daughter. Doris E. Earley. Surviving: 3 sons and 2 doub ters. Jay Suoupe and wife Evelyn of Mocksville. Bill Stroupe and wife Maryann of Freedom Pa., Richard Stroupe aiul wife Regena of Sewickley, Pa.. Lena Taylor atui husband Harvey of Mt. Pleasant, Px. and Betty Crumbly and hus band Loy of DeBarry, Fla; 24 grandchildren: 36 great-grandchil dren; and 11 great-great-grand children. The funeral service was at II xm. Friday, Jan. 3 at Hebron Bap tist Church in (card with the Rev. Daniel Stroupe officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Gideons Intnl.. P.O. Box 140800. Nashville. TN. 37214-0800. Public UbraryMocksvUle, f\ic %■A X, cr- DAVIE coum ENTERPMSE RECORD, Th,™,.,, to.mo3 CQ Q O 0 I - Bessie Lou Moose died Saiurfay.^-28.2002a«KaieB.Rcy„oI,bHosp.ce Home in Wnsion-Saiem Yadfcm County to the late CharlesLee and Martha Alice (Mattie) H^™esH^E.She«,asU:m:!"^'ni'er of Sandy Spnogs Baptist auich.On Feb. 4. 1929 she mamedThomas Mifcle Moose, who on June 4. delhh """^'ded in grandchildren, a^8^t-^hild.2bm.heB. Hams and Claude Hatiis. . M NellieM. Campbell of StatesviHe ohnsie Weatherman (Paul) of iZ^;5"'^°"y:13«nu,dchil-^ W great-grandchildient and dg^-great-gnmdchildren.Funeral services >»ere con-u«ed at 2 p.m. Thesday. Dec 31 With the Revs. David Riser lowed f"'- ""etery. B|% Weatherman and Mikle Memorials: Sandy SpringsJXo-2«0fandy Spring rXHannony. 28634: Kate ReynoldsHospice Home. 10| Hospice ^e. Wi^ton-Salem. 27103; }. h A" . L:enter on Aging/ Re-Medical Center Bou-levard, Winston-Salem, 27157 .Paul Shore Walker ' Mr. Paul Shore Walker. 85. of Spillman Road, MocksviUe. died Sunday moining. Jan. 5.2003. at ' Forsyth Medical Center. / Mr. Walker was bom July 22. 1917. in Oavie County, to the late Willie and Lesta Shore Walker, and was a professional bird dog trainer. He was inducted into the Reld Trial Hall of Fame in 1969. He was a member of the Fanning* ton United Methodist Church.. Surviving: his wife. Louise Montgomery Walker of the home; 3 children. Paula (Billy) Spillman of MocksviUe. Bill (Linda) Walker of Alta Monte Springs. Ra.. and Dixie (Buck) Hall of MocksviUe; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 aunts. The (iineral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Melinda Snyder and Fred Shoaf. and Jack Sweat ofUciating. Burial was in the Farmington Commu nity Cemetety. Memorials: Farmington United Methodist Church. 1935 Farmington Road. MocksviUe; or to Fant^gton Community Cem etery. c/o Wilbum Spillman. 1959 Farmington Rd.. MocksviUe. , Mozelle Dockery White ^ Mrs, Mozelle Dockeiy White.99. a resident of Yadkin Nutsing Care Center. Yadkinville. died Dec. 30.2002. Mrs. White was bom in Suny County April 3.1903. a daughter of the late Martin Luther and LucyFreeman Dockery. She was mar ried to Coley A. White May 7. 1922. In 1927. they moved to Winston-Salem and Mrs. White lived there until 1997. when she moved to the Nursing Center. Survivors: 2 daughters and sons-inrlaw. Anne and Archer Livengood of MocksviUe and Estlene imd Grady Hutchins of BermudarRun; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister. Emily Jenkins of Elkin. Her husband, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. at Union Cross Baptist Cbutch (>m- eteiy in Surry County. Memorials: Salvation Army. "Lessie Anne York V Mrs. Lessie Anne Weatherman . York. 87. of U.S. 158 East. MocksviUe. died Thursday night. Jan. 2, 2003 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 in Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Blackbum. pastor, and the Rev. J.A. Bracken officiating. Burial •was in the church cemetery. Memorials; Masonic Home for ChUdren, 600 College Sr.. Oxford.27565: or to any needy child. Mrs. York was bom in Iredell County on April 26. 1915 to the late John P. and Alviidia TiUey Weatherman and was a hair dresser. She was a graduate of Union Grove High School and StatesviHe Beauty School. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and later became a member of LibertyBaptist Church, where she sang in the church choir and for nearly 40 years was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the • Eastern Star. Mrs. York was a member of the N.C. Folklore Society and with her late husband was an archivist in North CaroUna and United States foUclote. She ; was a guitarist and did many con certs at Appalachian State Univer sity in Boone and at other colleges and institutions. She enjoyed read- ^ing and meeting and making } • IHends and sharing her knowledge '• of folklore. She was preceded in death by i"her husband. James R. York in 1986. and by 2 sisters. , Survivors: a daughter, Lessie ' Evona York of Mexicaii. Baja, ' California/Mexico; 2 sons. ' Johnny G. York of Advance and BranUey York of Sumter. S.C; 8 i grandchildren; ISgreat-grandchil- ' dren; 2 sisters. Lois Bracken of i MocksviUe and Ruth James of Bethania; 2 brothers. Clyde! Weatherman of Advance and Paul I Weatherman of MocksviUe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins ' and friends. , <r- Davls County MocksviUe NC ffj o *0 W DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 16,2003 Maude Catherine Carter >/ MaudeCalherineCaner.77.of Rockwell, died Friday, Jan. 10. 2003 ai Northeast Medical Cen ter in Concord. Her funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Concord, with the Rev. John Leazer officiating. Burial was at 11 a.ra. Thursday. Jan. 16 at Salisbury National Cemetenr. Mrs. Caner was bom Oct. 5. 1925 in Fairfield County. SouthCarolina to thelaie Isaiah Gladden and Janie Gladden. Survivors: 2 sons, William Caner of Mocksville and Uonitie Caner of Crosshill. S.C.; a daugh ter. Madeline Heiligh of the home; 3 grandchildren: 11 great-grand- children; and 12 great-great- grandchildren. / Mae Steele Edwards Mrs. Mae Steele Smoot Edwards. 85. of Salisbury, died Tuesday. Jan. 7.2003 at the home of her daughter. Seh was bora on July 5,1917 in Davie County to the late Emily Maude Steele Smoot and Charles n Aubrey Smoot. She was a gradu ate of Cool Springs High School and received nursing training at Davis Hospital in Statesville. She was employed at Rowan Regional Medical Center for 35 years as director of inservice education until she retired in 1982. She was a charter member of Milford Hills Baptist Church, a member of the choir, the church historian, aitd a hotiorary deacon. She was arneg^ ber of the Salisbury Pilot Qubw the club chaplain. ^ She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Edwards, on March 16. 1994, and by a brother. E.S. "Bob" Smoot in 1992. Survivors: a daughter. Emily E Hounshell and husband Mike of Salisbury; a brother. John Neely Smoot of Johnson City. Term.; aiul 2 granddaughters. Funeral services were at II a.m. Friday. Jan. 10 at Milford Hilb Baptist Church by the Rev. Jerry Allen, pastor. Burial was in Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Milford Hills Bap tist. 1238 E. Colonial Dr.. Salisbury. 28144. / Donald Ray Fields ' Mr. Donald Ray Fields, 70. of Davie Academy Road, Mocks ville. died Sunday. Jan. 12. at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Bora in Forsyth County Oct. 30. 1932. he was the sc^ of the late Bert Legrande and Lavada Nicely Fields. He sjrved in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. attended'.Mocksville Wesleyan Church and was retired from Kern Rubber. His wife. Doris Gray Steelman Fields, preceded him in death on May 15. 2002. He was also pre ceded in death by a brother. War ren Fields, and a sister. Rebecca Fields. Survivors: a son. Jeffery Relds of Washington. D.C.; a daughter. Robin F. O'Brien, of Tobaccoville: 4 stepdaughters. Babbie Fells of Mocksville. Kay Todd of Yadkinville. Wan^ Rodgers of Sorrento. Fla.. and Glenda Fitzgerald of Salbbury; a brother. Thomas Fields of Carolina Beach; 2 sisters. Joan Swain of Montgom ery. Ala., and Dale F. Bennett of Winston-Salem; 3 grandchadren; 6 stepgrandchildren; 2 stepgreat- grondchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 15. at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. George Troyer officiating. Burial was at Deep Creek Baptist Church Cem etery in Yadkin County. Pallbear ers were Kevin and Thomas Fields. Steve and Drew Potts. George Swain and Charles E%lls. Memorials: Mocksville Wes leyan Building Fund, c/o Wesleyan Parsonage. 826 Gamer St.. Mocksville. 3 V. Q) t w er >. G Davifi County Public Libraiy Mocksville, NO n o o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thnreday, Jan. 16,2003 I 0 + Millard O. Hallenback / Mr. Millard O.HaUenbeck. 92. • diedTliunday.Jaa9.2003athis home in Cranford. N.J. He was bom in Brooklyn. N.Y. and has lived in Cranford since the early 1940s. He was a 1931 hon ors graduate of Dartmouth Col lege in New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree in English. He worked in the Bell Labs System for 38 years, holding a variety of positions, primarily purchasing, where he handled military con tracts. Mr. Hallenbeck helped or ganize the Cranford Swim Club In the l9SOs. was active in the Cranford United Methodist Church, singing in the choir until age 91. He was a member of the Westfield Old Guard and helped deliver mobile meals.. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years. Marion, in 1990. Survivors; 2 daughters. Claire (Ginger) "McCulloch of Cedar Knolls. N.J.. and Lois Roesel of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Cranford United Methodist Church on Tuesday. Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Restland Memorial Park. East Hanover. Donations: Cranford Method- . ist Church. James Edgar Head J Mr. James Edgar Head. 75. of Deadmoii Road. Mocksville. died Monday. Jan. 13.2003 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem. Funeral services will be Fri day. Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dwight Durham and Joe Smith ofliciating. Burial will be in Le- gitm Memorial Park. Cooleemee. The family will be at Eaton Fu neral Home Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Mr. Head was bom June 18. 1927 in Davie County to the late Roben Lester and Mary Belle Barnes Head. He was retired from Hoechst-Celanse and had worked for Erwin Mills in Cooleemee. Survivors: his wife. Roxana Presnell Head of the home; a daughter. Darlene (David Lee) Owings; 2 sons. Larry Douglas (Betty) Head and James Michael (Lee) Head; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a sister. Sadie Mae Burton; and a brother. Bobby Lee Head, all of Mocks ville. Floyd Lee Jones y Mr. Floyd Lee Jones. 77, died Monday. Jan. 13. 2003. at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. Mr. Jones was bom Jan. 4. 1926. in Alleghany County to Connie and Ethel Church Jones. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Jones was a member of Mount . Catmel Church of Bethlehem, but attended Farmington United Methodist Churchi Survivors: a daughter. Carroll J. Brock anddiusband Richard of Mocksville;^! brothers. Wayne Jones and wifj Lillian, and Johnny Jones and wife Elsie of High Point; a sister. Marie Fennell and husband Lloyd of Winston-Salem; 2 granddaughters; 2 step-grand sons; and 5 great-gtartdsons. An II a.m. graveside service was held Wednesday. JarL 15. at Mount Carmel Church of Bethlehem in Sparta .with the Rev. Mindy Snyder ofTiciating. Memorials: Farmington Meth odist Church. 1939 Farmington Road. Mocksville. Herbert Gene Miller y ' Mr. Herbert Gene Miller. 62. of Fork Bixby Road, Advance, dijd Monday. Jan. 6. 2003. at • Forsyth Medical Center in Win- ' ston-Salem. ^ Mr. Miller was bom March 30. 1940. in Yadkin Coimty to the late Lloyd and Minnie Dixon Miller. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Nancy Matthews Miller, and a nephew. Randy Trivette. : Mr. Miller was a member of ; Hope Baptist Tabernacle and was a truck driver in the construction business. Surviving: his wife of 17 years. Nadine Barney Miller of the home; his mother-in-law. Ruth Barney; 3 sons. Lany Miller and wife Melanie. Gary Miller and wife Vicky and Timmy Miller and wife Joyel. all of Mocksville; a daughter. Sandy McClaiuion and husband Ricky of Mocksville; 3 brothers. Darrell Miller. James Miller and Bobby Miller; 2 sisters. Hazel Jones and Nancy Trivette; and 9 grandchildren. The funeral service was held at I p.m. Thursday. Jan. 9. at Hope Baptist Tabernacle with the Revs. Grady Trivette and Chris Cantrell officiating. Burial fol- ] lowed in the church cemetery. £ Memorials; Hope Baptist, t'- 2408 U.S. 158. Mocksville. | S- <r a Oavi£ County Public MocksvHle, N6 ro o O DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 16,2003 V i D f \ ^ Wiltiam Edward Nohren Infant WUliam Edward Nohren of Tampa, Ra. died Jan. 6,2003, at St. Joseph Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Jeff and Millie Nohren, formerly of Beimuda Rim: 2 broihen, Daniel, 5. and Steven. 3; maternal grand parents Don and Vickl Hancock of Russeiivilie Ala.; and paternal grandparents Wiima and the late John Edward Nohren of Madison Heights. Mich. A memorial service was held Jan. 9 at St. Joseph Hospital. A graveside service and burial was held Saturday, Jan. II in Long Beach. Miss. Robert Kent Rockhill Sr.y Mr. Robert Kent Rockhill ^72. of Avon Street. MocksvOIe,died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003,,at Davie County Hospital. v He was bom in Burlington County. N.J., to the late Fiedrick D. and Marion LaCiaire Townsend Rockhill Sr. Survivors: hu wife of22 years, Aris Kassell Rockhill: 3 chUdren, Chnstine R. Lane (James) ofGlen' Ridge, NJ.. Victoria R. Schneider of Boca Raton. Ra.. and Robert : Kent Rockhill Jr. of Chapel Hill; 2 sisters, Jeanne E.R. Youngs of Medford, N.J.. and Nantgl^e Rockhill Stevenson (Maui)«) of Mount Holly, N.J.: a brother, Fredrick D. Rockhill Jr. (Alice) of Jensen Beach, Ra.: mother-in- law, Florence K. Downey of Mocksville: and 7 grandchildren.' He was preceded in death by 2' infant sisters, a son-in-law and a' brother-in-law. |He was a member of the Epis copal Church.of the Good Shep-; herd in CooIeemee.Mr. Rockhill was a retired bank presidenL He ' served as a captain in the U.S.' Army, was a graduate of Bordentown Military Institute, a choirboy at Saint John the Divine Cathedral Choir School in New YorkQty. A fimerai Mass was held at 11ajn. Tuesday, Jan. 14. at the Epis copal Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. Noah Howard officiating. A memorial gravesideservice was held in Jacobstown NJ n Memorials: Parkinson's Dis- ;ease Foundation or the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in ' Cooieemee. Katherine Lorine Sain Mrs. Katherine Lorine McDaniel Sain, 82, of Foster Dmiy Road, Mocksville, died Fri- 1 day. Jan. 10. 2003 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Win- stdn-Salem. Funeral services were Sunday. Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at Oak Gtove United Methodist Church with Revs. Charles A. Stewart and David Talbert officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. .' Mrs. Sain was bora Dec. 31, / 1920 in Cooieemee to the late ! James Wade and Essie Bowers McDaniel, was retired from Jerson Bums of Winston-Salem and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist (3iurch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie WoodrowSain, agrandson, Tetiy Dean Sain, 2 sisters, Rebecca Howard, Mary ' McDaniel, 2 brothers, Gerald and Bill McDaniel. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs.W.^ (Brenda) Beck, Mrs. Roy (Dianne) Whisenhunt, both of Mocksville: 2 sons, Donald (Wanda) Sain of Mocksville. Gary Dean Sain of Statesviile; 5 sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Vermeil) Lee, Mrs. Bill (Dare) Dotson, Mrs. Louise Catidle, Barbara McDaniel, all of •Salisbury, Mrs. Vemon (Judy) Hunt of Greensboro: a brother, i Bobby (Kathetyn) McDaniel of Cooieemee: 6 grandchildren and • -12 great-grandchildren. Davie County Public Mecksvillej MS-' I r" tn 0 •a n3 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 16,2003- V cr . 0 si Alonzo Elmo Smith Mr. Alonzo Elmo Smith. 91, of Yadkinville, died Wednesday, fan. 8,2003. at Forsyth Medical Cen ter. He was bom Jan. 2X 1911, in Yadkin County to Millard FilntoK and Ida White Smith. He was mar ried to the late Edna Gertrude ' Linvllle Smith, who preceded him in death in 1986. He was also pre ceded in death by his mother and father; 2 brothers. Aubrey Smith and Herman Smith; a sister. Dor othy Smith Athan; and a grand child, Michael Wayne Miller. Survivors; 2 sons. Jack L. (Pat) Smith of Winston-Salem and Bennie D. (Betty) Smith of ' Mocksville: a daughter. Phyllis' Smith (Wayne) Miller of Winston- Salem: a brother. Gilbert (Rora) Smith of Advance; 6 grandchil dren; S stepgtandchildien; 8 great grandchildren: and 3 step-greal- giandchildren. A graveside service was held . at II a.m. Friday. Jan. 10, at Mount Olive United Methodist Church in the Wyo community by the Rev. LulherCiady and Wayne MiUer. Memorials: Mount Olive - Methodist Cemetery Fund, c/o Patty Williard, 3137 Wyo Road. Yadkinville. 27033. J Mlldretl Mclntyre Ward Mrs. Mildred Mclntyre WarH 79. formerly of Woodleaf. died Wednesday. Jan. 8. 2003 at Au tumn Care of Mocksville where she had been a resident for the past few years. Funeral services were at II a.m. Friday. Jan. 10 in Gays Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Jordan, pas- tor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. * Memorials: Gays Chapel Methodist. 3483 Woodleaf Road. Salisbury. 28144. Mrs. Wand was bom in Rowan County on Aug. 6,1923 to the late Cyrus and Lillian Michael Mclmyre and was a retired beau- tician. She had worked at Rber Industries for a short lime. She had .been a life member of Gays Chapel Methodist, where she was n a member of the Julia Dunn Sunday School class. She enjoyed traveling and camping. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ward, in 1999. 2 sons. Gerald Allen Connell and James Carl "Pete" Connell, a grandson. Donnie Talley: and 2 sisters and 6 broth ers. Survivors; Mrs. James (Judy) Talley of Woodleaf: 3 grandchil dren: 4 great-grandsons: and a close friend. Alice Vereen of Mocksville. n <V Oavle County Public Library Mocksville, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, Jan. 23.2003: > Elsie Jackson Anderson Mn. Elsie locluon Anderson, 89. ofYadldnville. died "niesday. Jan. 14.2003 at herhomeonKolt Road, She was bom Sept. 4,1913 to ■he late Charlie _____ Faith and Edith ' Gray Jaclcson of Mrs. Anderson was retired from *— Nursing Home. She was rnarried to the late Vemie Anderson and was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. Survivors; 5 daughters: Dor othy (Melvin) Childress, Yadkinville; Dora (Charles) Sumner, Mt. Airy: Betty (Troy) Spillman. Yadkinville: Margaret (the late Leo) Vestal, Yadkinville; Ruth (the late Clga) Johnson. Siatesville: 2 sons, Dwight (Connie) Anderson, Statesville; the late Wayne "Bud" Anderson of YatilunviUe: Idgrandchildreii:!! great-grandchildren: 2 great-' great-grandchildren: and a special friend. HattieRoyall. Mrs. Anderson was also pre ceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Mann, Thelma Lambert, and a grandchild. Her fuiKtal service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 16 at Courtney Bajsist Church by Rev. John Brown. Memorials; Counney Baptist Building Fund. 3341 Courtney Church Road, Yadkinville; Touched by Angels Home Health Care Inc.. 324 E. Main St., Yadkinville. 2703S; Hospice of Yadkin. 208 North Jackson St.. Yadkinville; or to Yadkin Valley Home Health, 213 Winston Road. Jonesville. 28642. I Emma Ruth Arwood Mrs. Emma Rulh Arwood. 72. of Summerset Court. MocksviUe. died on Tuesday. Jan. 14,2003 at her residence. Bom in Hebkell, Tcnn. on Feb. 28. 1930. she was (he daughter of(he late Ether,^d Grocie Jewelry Hunter. 3Ee was ahomemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alesander Arwood. Suivivois; 3 daughters. Donna Allen of Mocksvllle. Nancy Tho mas. and Lois Ellison: 3 sons. Mark. George. Jerry, Allen and L^iry Arwood; a sister. Martha Arwood: 4 brothers. Hcrschel Hunter. Leonard Hunter, the Rev. Walter Hunter and Charles Hunter; 29 grandchildren: 33 great-grandchildren; and 4 greai- greai-grandchildren, In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sons Qoyd DanieL Ralph and Jack Arwood. and a brother. David Hunter. Funeral services were Satur day, Jan. 18 at I p.m.iniheMynatt Funeral Home Chapel in Knox- viite. Tenn. with burial in the Glenwood Cemetery In Powell. Tenn. yjerry Wayne Bailey Mr. Jerry Wayne Bailey, 48, of 1491 County Line Road. Har mony. died Wednesday. Jan. 13. 2003 at his residence. He was bom Oct. 10. 1934 inRowan County ^ to Nancy Booe ■MocksviUe and the late Charles Cecil Bailey. He was employed by Dana Corp. for 23 years asservice engineer ^ ^ and attended Union Chapel Baptist Churcjji.On July 24, 1981. hemarried ih^ocmer Wanda Keller, who survives. He served as a member Ofthe Shetlield-Calahaln Volunteer Fire DepattnMntfor20 years. In addition to his wife and mother, Bailey is survived by: a son. Jeremy Bailey of the home: a daughter. Jackie Bailey of the home; 2 step-children. Renee Blackburn of MocksviUe and Kenny tSaidwell (Crystal) ofHar mony; 3 brothers. Gary Bailey and Larry Bailey, both of MocksviUe. and Gene Bailey (Debbie) of Ad vance: a sister. Ann Bailey of MocksviUe: and 3 step-grandchil dren. Funeral services were con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Jon. 17 at Reavis Funeral Home Harmony Chapel with the Revs. Billy Jarreit and BoMy Henderson ofriciating. Burial followed in the New Union United Methodist Church Cem etery. Members of (he Sheffield- Calohaln Volunteer Fire Depart ment served as pallbearers. Memorials: Hospice oflredell: or Union Chapel Baptist, c/o Helen Baity. 3421 E. Broad St.. Statesville. 28623. . Forrest J. Becher Sr. V Mr. Forrest J. Becher Sr.. 90. of Bermuda Village in Advance,formerly of Dayton. Ohio, and Delray Beach. Flo., died Jan. 14.>2003. at Bermuda Village Health 'Center. Mr. Becher was bom Dec. 26,1912, in Dayton. Ohio. He graduated from Sleele High School in Dayton and Ohio Wesleyan Uni versity. where he was affiliatedwith Sigma Chi fratemiiy, Mr. Becher retired as president and CHO of Andrew PtocherSons Co. in Dayton after 32 years of ser vice. He was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian (Thurch in Dayton, Ohio: a member of Ma sonic Order 734; FAM-Jester Shrine: and was formerly presi dent of Dayton Builders Association: president of Sycamore CreekCounny Qub; and president ofthe Kiwanis Club inOakwood. Ohio. On Oct. 3. 1936. he was mar ried to the former Ruth Miller, who survives him at the home. Also surviving; a son. F. James Becher Jr. and wife BenyofWin- slon-Salem; a daughter-in-law. Judy R. Becher of Dayton. Ohio; a sister-ln-law. Florence M. Rickard of Keiiering. Ohio; 4 grandchildren: and 2 great-grand- children, A son. David Andrew Becher. preceded Mr. Becher in death. Memorials; charity of your : choice. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Fiiday. Jan. 17. at Woodland Mausoleum in Dayton. Ohio. Davie County Public Library MocksviUe, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday. Jan. 23.2003 William Samuel Douthlt ^ William Samuel DouihiU 83. died Saturday afiemoon. Jan. 18. 2003 ai Forsyih Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 ai Vagler's Main Street Chapel by the Rev. Howard Wilbum, pastorof Salem Baptist Church. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Douthit was bom in Davie County. March 31. 1919. son of Williain Stephen and Lola Sweatengen Douthit. He served in the U.S. Army during World War n and retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 39 years. Mr. Douthit was a member of SaleiiV B^tisi Church and the Earl Rob erts Sunday School Class. Surviving; his wife of 55 years. Doris Caudle Douthit; a son and daughter-in-law. James Douthit and Patricia of Saint Pauls; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara IBobbi) Nichols and Donnie of Winston-Salem; d gtandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Piedmont Baptist College, 716 Franklin St.. Win ston-Salem. 27101- 1/Cteo Crystal Fowler . y Mrs. Cleo Crystal Fowler, 96. of Winston-Salem died Friday Jan. 17. 2003. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Santa Fe, Ohio, JO €no$ and Jetmie Spies Qarber. Survivors; her husband. Darrell FowlerofWinston-Salem: a son and daughter in-law. Herti and Donna Dutoit of.Bermuda Run; 3 grandchildren: 5 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great- I grandchildren. ' A private memorial service ' was conducted. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative f CareCenter. 1100-C S. Stratford ' Road.Win5ton-Saleni.27103. yjohn Buford Mahaffey Mr. John Buford "J.B." Mahaffey. 65. died Wednesday. Jan. 15. 2003. ar Meadow Brook Terrace of Davie. He was bom Sept. 8, 1937, in I Wilkes County to Thomas JakeI and Ina Bates Mahaffey, Mr.I Mahaffey served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. I Surviving: his daughter. . Sharon Murray of Mocksville: a ] grandson; a brother. Jake "Bud" Mahaffey ofSt Cloud. Fla.; 2 sis-j ters. Louise Chambers ofOdessa, Texas, and Virginia Krapf and husband Joe of Colorado City. Texa^.and a friend, Pansy Hine of Wijiston-SaJem. The funeral service was at U i.miFriday.Jan. 17.ar Hayworlh- Miller Silas Creek Chapel by the Rev. J. Mark Weekley. Burial fol lowed at Salem Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc., 3800 Shamrock Dr., Char- ioilc. 28215-3220. , Kelvin TherlenePinkston v/ Belvin "Therelene" Pinkston . ofSalisbury died Saturday, Jan. 4, '2003 at her —I residence af-1 I period of declining James C. Lyerly Chapei with the Rev. Ronnie Robertson and Charles Robertson, nephews, of ficiating, Burial was in City Me morial Park, Salisbury. Mrs. Pinkston was bom Nov. 21. 1928 in Davie County to the late Bernle Lee and Elizabeth Ledford. She was educated in Davie and Rowan County schoo'ls and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Woodson IMnkslon, on Dec. 2, 1998. Survivors: 2 sisters. Mrs. Lester (Lucille) Cranfill and Nancy Robertson, both of Mocks ville; and several nieces and nepb- Davia countyMocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 23,2003: \ Fannie Belle PopeJ Mrs. Fannie Belle Hellard Pope, 06, fonneriy of the Franklin community and Salisbury Gar dens, Salisbury, diedlViesday, fan.14,2003 at Genesis Eldercaie of Salisbury after being in dmlininff health. She bom July U, I916in Davie Couitty to Eleanor I Mayberty Hellard and Thomas / >^leyHeUanl. She whs educatedI in Cooieemee Schools, Salisbury ;I Beauty College. Salisbury Busi- • BOSS College and the SoutheasternBeauty College, She owned and i operated Franklin Beauty Shop i and worked in the retail busiiiess ' and at Pope and Atey FOod Stoie. She was a member of Fianklin Presbyterian qiurch. where she was a member of the Friendly Bible Class and the Women's Circle, She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gilmerj "Butch" Pope on Sept. 24,1989,'and sons Thomas Dixon Pope on | Dec. 26, 1953 and Joseph Allen • Popeon Junes, 1951. Survivors; 2 sons, James "Jimmy" Pope Jr. of China Grove and James Sheely Pope of Ra leigh; 5 grandchildren: and 3 grcsx-grandchildreiLFuneral services were at 2 pan. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Summersett Memorial Chapel by Dr. Lany E. Summey, minister of Franklin nesbyterian Church. Burial fol- lowed in Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials. Franklin Piesbyte-rian, 280 Franklin Church Dr., Salisbury, 28147. Shaugiaies^ New York Qly husband, Charles 7 Ga. and • Marietta, Costin <le51 HuyCrt^'a^Kid"-'" Qemmons. Memorials: Hospicert^,i„i^^ Renter, nOO-CS.S,ratforfnn """"■Salem, 27103-3200. I J Hazel Leach Spainhour Mrs. Hazel Marie Leach Spainhour, 90. died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Meadowbrook Ter race of Davie. She was bom Nov. 8,1912, in Davie County to the late William and Mary Boles Leach. She was preceded in death by her husband. Spencer Hanes Spainhour and a brother, Walter Leach. Survivors: a daughter, Mary Oirell and husband Ftank of Win- ston-Salem; 3 grandchildren: 6 great-grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; and a brother, Clyde Leach of Cooper City, Fla. A memorial service was con ducted 2 pan. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by the Rev. John Ailatd. ' Memorials: Heritage Hills Baptist Church, 1785 Pope Road, Winsion-Salem, 27127; or to a charity of the donor's choice. */) I r> 1, -L-ft o \ c-fi V public UWabI ro o <Y DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thufsday, Jan. 23,2003 <r- p " «• / SmilySparlaStimson ^fa. Emily Sparjjj Slimson.fi4. died Soturddy'aflemooR, Jan. 18,2003 at Wake Forest Unlver* sity Baptist Medical Center from complicanons from polymyositis. She was bom in Mocksville on July 14, 1938, to Heniy Maitin Sparks and Maggie Hellard Spaiks. Mrs. Stimson operated an antique shop in Reynoida Villageprior to retirement. She enjoyed Lake Noiman and the friends she had there. Preceding her in death was herhusband, DePan Stimpson, in 1995. Surviving: her daughter, Maggi S. Blevins and husband, Gordie of Winston-Salem; 2 grandsons: 3 sisters. Dot McDaniel, Betty Jo Bowers and Helen Yokeley, all of Mocksville: 2 brothers. Bob Spaiks of Mocfcs- ville and William Sparks of Salisbury; and a special friend, Scott Evans of Winston-Salem. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at Vogler and Sons Reynoida Road Chapel. Memorials; Methodist Chil dren's Home, 1001 Reynoida Road, Winston-Salem, 27104. j Elizabeth Simpson Ikylor Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson Tay lor, 84. of Winston-Salem, died Thesday morning, Jan. 14. 2003 at Meadowbrook Terrace of Oavie. She was bom in Greenville, S.C., Jan. 6,1919, to James Boyd Simpson Sr. and Blanche Stames Simpson. Mrs. Taylor moved to Winston-Salem in 1942 when her husband staiterfi»rking for Pied mont Airlines. She was a charter member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Survivors: her husband, William James Ibylorof the home; her son. Gary James Thylor and wife Kay of Advance; a grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; and abrother, James B. Simpson Jr. and wife Viiginla of Greenville, S.C. The funeral was held at 11 amThursday, Jan. 16 at Vogler & Sons-Reynolda Road Chapel con ducted by the Rev. Nathan Pairish. Burial was in-Forsyth Memorial Park, y^•lla Smith Walker ^ Mrs. Ha Smith Walker. 101, died Ttaesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Meadowbrook Teirace of Davie.She was bom Feb. 24, 1901, : in Davie County to Joseph Henry J and Martha Jane Faireloth Smith. Mrs. Walker was preceded in \n death by her husband, John Hail i Walker; 2 sisters; 5 brothers; and ; a grand son, John V. Walker Jr.Survivors: 2 sons, John V. ' Walker and wife Doris of Ad vance, and Wilbum P. Walker andwife Jennie of Winston-Salem; 6 grandchildren; lAgreat-grondchil-<iren; and 3 gieat-gteat-grandchil- dreiL Mrs. Walker was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. The funeral service was held / at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jait 18, at Macedonia Moravian. Burial fol- ' lowed in the church graveyard. Memorials: Hospice/Polliative CareCenter, 1100-C S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, 27103; Macedonia Moravian Building Fund, 700 N.C 801N., Advance,; or to a charily of choice. Q Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksviile, NC 0 Q ra DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 30,2003 . Celessie Martin Allen Mrs. Celessie Martin Allen. - 95, of Woodleaf. died Thitrsday. fan. 23.2003 In Autumn Care of Salisbury following an extended illness. A native of Commerce, Ga.. she worked as a cook and dieti cian at Livingstone Cbllege. She was a membn of Erwin Temple CME Church where she was a stewardess, class leader, mission ary worker, pastor's aide member, spiritual choir member, member of the Gospel Travelers Spiritual Choir, and was the mother of the church. She was active in the com munity and was a member of the . Omega Chapter 242 Order of Eastern Star. Her husband. William Henry ' Allen Sr.. preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors: 3 sons. William Allen Jr. and Gary Allen, both of Mocksville; Derry Allen of Salisbury; 4 daughters, OIlie Woods of Charlotte, Louise Payne of Woodleaf. Georgia Graham of Greensboro, and Mary Allen of Salisbury; a brother. Wilton Mar tin of Baltimore. Md.; a sister. Lizzie Mayfield of Cooleemee; 37 grandchildren; 31 greaf-grandchil- dren; 22 great-great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Erwin Temple ' CME Church. The Rev. Brenda Geter ofTiciated. and burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. •0 ,'h r y Robert Henry Boggs Mr. Robert Henry Boggs. 75. of Yadkinville. died Saturday. JatL 25. at the Semper Care Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Boggl was bom Aug. 12. 1927. in Yadkin County to Henry Isom and Ruby Dinkins Boggs. He was a member of West Bend Baptist Church and worked for the Industry for the Blind. Mr. Boggs was a U.S. Army veteran of World War n and loved working in his yard and his pets. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter. Rita Hutchens. Surviving: his wife of 49 years, Bessie Lee Kiger Boggs of the home; S children, Gary (Sue) Boggs of Mocksville; Debbie (Bill) Griffin, Henry Boggs. Randy Boggs. all of Yadkinville. and Doodle (Gletm) Vestal of East Bend; II grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister. Nancy (Howard) Ray of East Bend; a brother. Herbert Boggs of Mocks- ville; and a number of nieces and . nephews. The iiineral service was con ducted at 1 pan. Wednesday. Jan. 29. at the funeral home by the Rev. Scottie Welch. Burial followed at Baltimore United Methodist Church Cenfetery. yWilrIma Roberta Bowles Miss Wilma'Robena Bowles. 71. of Clemmons, formerly of Jacksonville. Fla. died Sunday. Jan. 26. at Fbrsyth Medical Cen ter in Winston-Salem. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.ro. at Jericho Church of Christ with ' TomTorpeyand Harding Lowry officiating. Burial wilt be In the church cemetery. ^^Mmnorials: Carolina Bible CampH^ Jericho Church Road. Mocksville. Miss Bowles was bom Jan. 31. 1931 in Davie County to the late Amos Lee and Jessie Lee Johnston Bowles and was a life long employee of Seaboard Coast line Railroad. Survivors: 3 sisters; Alice B. Dolman. Vera B. (Ed) Scobey of Clemmons. EInora B. Luper of Mocksville; and a brother. Worth M. (Dottie) Bowles of Olympia. Wash. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Alvin L. Bowles and John C. Bowles Sr. y William Junior Ferreil l/ Mr. Wilmer "Bill" Junior Ferreil. 68. of Pilot Mountain, died Wednesday. Jan. 22.2003. He was bom in Cabin Creek. W.Va., the son of Wilmer S. and , • DoreyTurley Fenell. Hewasor- *dained as a minister in 1975 and ^ was a pipe fitterAvelder by trade. He worked for the Race Track (Chaplains of America for seven years. Bill's love of bulldogs led to him and his wife opening Three : Oaks Kermel. where their dogs are c . raised, trained and shown. h He was preceded in death by ' his parents; his stepmother. Maty ' Skinner Ferreil; 2 daughters. Brenda Christ and Debra Hurst; a sister. Betty Fenell; and a brother, William Feneli. j Survivors: his wife. Shirley Stephens Fenell of Pilot Moun-. tain; 2 sons, William "Bill" ; (Debbie) Ferreil of Christians- burg. Va.. and Alexander (Teresa)-: Fenell of PulaskL'Va.; a daugh-; ter. Donna (James) Motehead of'[ Advance; a stepson. Tjerry j "Chuck" (Bobbie Jo) Beekmmof j Waverly. Ohio; 2 stepdaughters.! Tracy Sue Beekman of Bellewew, j Fla.. and Sylvia Renee Martin of ; the home; 5 brothers. George Ferreil of Fort Worth. Texas. Harry Fenell of Lumpen. W.Va.. Floyd Ferreil of Florida. Timothy Fenell of Howard. Ohio, and Tho mas Ferreil of Columbus, Ohio; and 6 sisters, Margaret Barren of Shelby TWP, Mich., Vickie Nug get of Jacksonville. Fla.. Frances Lodde of Femdole. Mich.. Patsy Ferreil of Hixson. Tenn.. Sandra Pietrzak of Clifford, Mich., and Rosemary Hill of Jacksonville. Ra. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Sinunons Grove Baptist Church in Pilot Mountain. Memorials: Hospice of Surry/ Yadkin County. Oavifi County Public UbraryMocksville, NC W -o m o o o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 30,2003 •a i -«d 9- > o j Thomas Floyd Foil Mr. Thomas Floyd Foil, 86. ofRockwell. formerly ofKannapoUs.diedWednesday.Jam 22. 2003 at the Brian Center m Salisbury. _ , c-n Bom Oct. 7. 1916. Mr. Foil , was the son of the late WiUiam ; Monroe Foil and Ella Jeaneue Hodge Foil. He retired fromChemspun MilU in Mooresville . and was a member of KimballMemoriai Lutheran Church, where he was active in the choir for many years. HU wife. Edna Grooms Foil,preceded lum in death in 1987. Funeral services were con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 26 at KimbaU Memorial UtheranChurch by the Revs. Rich^ A. Rhoades and Hoke H. Ritchie. Cemetery. . Survivors: a son. Edward Foil if Mocksville; daughters, Rebecca Anderson of Roc^ell and Janice Brown of Fairview: abrother. FrankFoU of Kanna^Us; 10 grttidchildren including Sissy McRorie and Arthur T. Hearne who grew up in his home; lagreai-grandchadien; 8 step-grand- duldreo: and 8 step-great-grand- childicn. , .l4g(uorials: KimbaU Mcmonfll Lutheran Organ Fund, 101 Vance Sl, Kannapolis. 28081. yiYenton O. Hall Mr. Trenton 0. Hail. 78. of Advance, died Saturday. Jan. 25. 2003. at Moses Cone Hospital. He was bom June 30.1924. in Banner. Ky.. to William James Sr. and Elizabeth Compton Hall. Mr. HaU served in the U.S; Navy in the South Pacific during World Warn. Survivors: his wife of 57 years. Blanche Hall of the home; a daughter. Susan Kienach and hus band Robert of Advance; a son. Michael HaU of YadkinvUle: 2 sis ters. BerdeUa Hess and husband Fritz of N. Miami Beach. Fla.. and Chariorte COoperof Preslonsburg. Ky.; a brother. Dr. WiUiam Hail Jr. of New Bern; and 3 graiulchil- dten. A private memorial service wiU be held at a later date. Memorials: Smith Grove Vol unteer Fire Department. 4155 U.S. 158. Advance. William Ernest Hancock i/ Mr. WiUiam Ernest Hancock. 81. of Gladstone Road. Mtwks- vUle. died Friday. Jan. 24.2003. at Rowan Regional Medical Cen ter. He was bom in Davie County to the late John P. and Mollie Kiger Hancock. Mr. Hancock was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War IL He was a member -of;tbe American Legion Post 54'Wl^.Post ili9.bothofC0oi- eemee. Mr. Hancock retired in 1984 from Celanese in SaUsbuiy. Survivors: 2 brothers. David and Grimes (Rachael) Hancock of Mocksville; a sister. Gladys Hancock of MocksviUe; and sev eral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Ralph and Edgar Hancock and 3 sisters. Ruby Hancock. Eva Keane and Eliza beth Brown of MocksviUe. The funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m.. Monday. Jan. 27. in theDavie Funeral Home Chapel .vith Dallas Foster officiating. Burial was at Liberty United Methodist Church Cbmetery with mUitary rites. ^/ifheima Carter Koonts t Theima Carter "Tip" Koonts. 81. of Lexington, died Tliesday. • Jan. 212003. at Lexington Memo rial Hospital aflerayearofdecUn- ing health. She was retired from Dixie Furniture. Her brother. AlvinCarm. and :a sister. Aruiie Ruth Brigman. pre- i ceded her in death. Survivors: her husband. Clem- em Omll Koonts of Lexington; and 4 sisters. Sue Lynch of Win- ston-Salem. Frankie Everhart of . Lexington, and Christine Miller ' and Cleo Bertini. both of Ad vance. The funeral service was at Friendship United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Keith Edwards and Randy Lucas offici ating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. < Q)Davie County Public Library MocksvHIe, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 30,2003 j Mary Elizabeth Melton 7n Mellon.ro.ofWinston-SalflndiedMon-^y.Jw.27,2003,atiheK«ieBReynolds Hospice Home, She i-as bom Dec, 14, 1932"J Forsyth Couno- 10 Harrison Manin and Lucy Faw WeJbom Survivors: her husband of '8 yews Tom Melion/r. ofthe home' eetl 2 sons. David Mellon andwife Sandy of Mocksville andManyPnt, of Winsion^SaJem. A graveside serv'ice was held 29 aiInland Cemetery wiih the Rev,Bob McCa-skill officiating, MemofiaJs; Hospice/Palliative^C«ier, 1100^: S. Stratford Road. Winsion-Salem. 27103. Dillard Moody y Mr.DiLafdMoody.7g,of401 N. Main St.. Apt, SC. Mocksvilie. formerly ofCrab Orchard, W.Va., died Tuesday. W,Va, He hati worked as a meal cuner for sev. eral companies in West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents. William and Ardenia Moody; a brother, William "Buck" Moody; 2 sisters. Alyese Moody and Marjorie Moody Meadows, Survivors; 2 brothers. Donald Moody of Glen Bumie. Md. and Charles Moody of Sophia. W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 8 at Mocksvilie Wsleyan Chuich. 307 Hospital St.. where he was an ac tive member. Memorials; Davie Hospice. P.O. Box SAS.TMocksville; or Mocksvilie Wesleyan.826 Gamer Sl. Mocksvilie. Raymond J. Moore Sr. / Raymond J. Moore Sr. of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Southerru Shores. N.C. died Jan. 6. 2003. . He was bom on May 16.1919in Statesville to the late William'- Lucky and DaisyJennings Moot*.Jn 1932, the family moved to Mocksvilie, where he attended the Mocksvilie schools. After gradu- aiing from Mocksvilie High School, he attended Brevard Col lege Md graduated form Nonh Carolina State University as a .^emical engineer. He retired ~nBn»the Atomic Energy Commis sion In 1979. Mr. Moore loved tosing in the chutch choirs at Grace United Methodist Church in f- Gatihersburg, Md.. Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and Christ United Methodist Church inLehigh, Survivors: his wife. GladysFrank Moore; his daughter and Mn-in-law, Barbara and Dave Dougherty of Cermanlown. Md; a son. Charles "fay" Moore of Southern Shores; his sister and brother-in-law. Muriel and Charlie Weathers of Raleigh; 5 grandehil- ifren; 5 great-grandchildren: and juxl ncphewj. '^fccedjng hjm in death were a son, Raymond J. Moore Jr., a daughter, Marilyn Moore Lee a brother. William L. Moore Jr. and »sister. Gerttade Moore George. A memorial service was held Jan. 11, 2003 at Christ United Methodist Chruch in Lehigh Acies. Herman Robert Neel ^ Mr. Herman Robert Neel, 79. of NicevtiJe. Fla., formerly of Wnston-Salem and Mocksvilie. died Jan. 23.2003, at Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville. He was bom in Bland County. Va.. on June 27. 1923. to the late ' Conley and Eula Neel. He was a Kiired truck driver for Hennis/ Specter Freightiines. Sufvlvora: his wife. Edith Cox Neel of the home; 2 sons. Joseph Robett Neei of'nioinasville and Jeffrey Ward Neei of Winston- Salem; and a daughter and son-in- law, Steven and Cathy Bumgarner of Rural Hall; 3 stepchildren. Beverly Byrne and Royce White of Niceville, Ra., and Milliceni Rothrock ofGreensboro; 3grand- daughters; a grSat-grandJon; 2 : brothers, Carroll Neel of Ceres, Va.. and Vernon Neel of Bland. • Va.; and a sister. Grace Foglesong of Rural Retreat. Va. A son. Stephen Craig Neel, preceded him in death. The funeral service was held . at the home ofPatrick and Beverly | Byme. Memorials; American Lung Association. Davia County Public Ubrajy Mocksvlll®, NC Kl •i <z o /V) DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 30,2003 ^ Flossie Annie Scott Mrs. Flossie Annie Scoil of 420 Morse Sr., Mocksville, died Monday, Jan. 20.2003 in Fonydi Medical Center. Funeral services were Friday. Jan. 24 at 2 p.ni. in (he chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocks ville. Survivors: 2 sons, Steven Scott of Yadkinvilleand Bobby Imesof Harmony; 3 daughters. Shelia ScoR and Vanessa Scon of Mocks ville, and Cynthia Kenan of Greensboro; 3 brothers. David Ones of Lexington. Quincy Imes of Lincolnton and Roy Imes of Staicsville;4sbters. Oielia Turner of Harmony, Wilma Bailey and Linda Imes of Statesville and Shirley Scon of Mocksville; and 6 grandchildren. Memorials: Mainville AME Zion Church Cemetery, 210 Main Church Road. Mocksville. j Kathleen P. Seamon Mrs. Kathleen Peacock Seamon. 77. of Winston-Salem died Jan. 25.2003, aithe Kate B.Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom in Davie County funelS, 1925. toAIbert and Car- rte Belle Curiee Peacock. Mrs. Seamon retired from R.j. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service. She was raised at the Jumor Order Home in TMin. Ohio. She was the wife of the late Tom W. Seamon and was also on. ceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers; and a sister. Survivors: 2 sisters. Dot Pea cock and husband Jack of Walkenown and Ann LockJear of Winston-Salem; 2 nephew caregivers. Jack Peacock of Win- ston-SaJem and Dennis Peacockof Laurel Springs; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Hayworth-JHiller Silas Creekpapel with the Revs. Hal Schwantes and (Bryan Crady.Burial followed at Gardens of Memory in WaJkettown. Memorials: Palliative CareUnit, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27103: or to the donor's choice. / Kuth Pauline Stroud Mn. Ruth Pauline Swicegood ^20 Shady KnollLane. Mocksville. died Tuesday 2003 at Davie Count;- She was a native of Davie County bom Jan. I|. ipig ^ daughter of the late Maxie Rodden Swtcegood. Mrs. Stroud wmraui^mrtte Davie CountyHospiialiiiEthe dietary depart- ment. OnJM. IS. 1941, she married Marvtn Clyde Stroud. who pre- 969. She was also preceded in de^ by 2 sisten. Pearl S.RussellMd Ma^ Padgen: and a brother, McJvm Smiih. Su^ivon: a half brother. Jerry. SwiMgood. and a sister, Mrs, Elmer S. Wall, both of Mocksville. The funeral service was held 'l ^ """"aday, Jan. 23 at Jericho aurch of Christ, conductedhy Dr. Tom Totpy and HardingLowety. Burial followed at Soci- ety Baptist aurch Cemetery. Memorials: Society BaptistCemetery Fund, at 879 Garden Valley Road. Statesville, 28625. LoisReavis-nitterow ofV^?^'^'"'«''^Tutterow77 sJerasrh of Center aurch and the "'utyofCooleemee. . DrJ!^L7'"^''"'''«fTuRetowpreset! her m death in 1987. * (foyc"e7Tu«erow'of m'TBeach S r. I Z «in, a,,^^ ' Oavifl County Public Ubrarv Mocksville, NC ro t) o DAVIE county enterprise record. Thuniday. F«b. 6,2003 n9 . Paul Glenn Boone Sr. y Paul Glenn Boone Sr.. 92. of 3317 Bermuda Village Drive. Ad vance. died Friday.lon. 31.2003. at Butmuda Village Health Care Center. Mr. Boone. a native of Guilford County, was the co- owner of Electric Supply and Equipment Co. He was an active member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where he was clerk of the session at the church for more than 30 years, and also served as past moderator of Gran^ Presbytery and commissioner of the general assembly of the Presbyterian . Church. U.S. Mr. Boone was a Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, a former Shiiner and a life time member of Kiwanis. He was a former employee of Forbis & Dick Funeral Service. Survivors: his wife. Ruth D. Boone of Advance; a son. Paul Q. Boone Jr.. of Winston-Salem; 2 brothers. P.V. Boone Jr. of Stokesdale and Ralph Boone of Greensboro: 3 sUters. Mary Fore of Greensboro. Nell Coon of Springfield. Va.. and Virginia Miles of Delawaie; 3 grandchil dren; and 9 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Patricia Boone Kirk. the funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 2. at Bethel Presbyterian Church in McLeansville. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials; Bethel Presbyte rian. 300 Knox Road. McLeans- vUle. 27301. Edith Mae Bostick J Edith Mae Bostick of Ml Airy died Sunday. Feb. 2.2003. at the home of her daughter and son-in- law. Rebecca and Eugene Sexton, of Mount Airy. She was bom Aug. 3.1914. in Kincaid. W.Va.. a daughter of the late George W. and Emma S. (Johnson) Jeffers. She was a homemoker. a 68- year resident of Kincaid and she was a Christian. Other survivors: sons and daughten-in-law. Bill (Elizabeth) Bostick of Portsmouth. Va.. Andy (lona) Bostick of Mount Airy, Arthur (Eva) Bostic of MocksviUe and Junior (Tommy) Bostick of Lexington; daughters and sons-in- law. Grace (Hugh) Shelton of Chesapeake. Va.. Fonda (Ken neth) Jarrett of Evans, W.Va.. Emma Abbott of Charleston. W.Va.. and Mary Baldwin of Mount Airy; a brother. Homer Jeffers. of KincaiiL W.Va.; sisters, Mary Rose Huddleston of Boomer. W.Va.. and Elizabeth Bryant of Smithers. W.Va.; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchil dren; and 13 great-great-grand children. She was also precerled in death by her husband. Robert Lee Bostick; daughters Frances Bostick and Jenny Sharpe; and a grandson. Mark Bostick. The service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Feb.'S. at Costo Fu neral Home in Evans. W.Va.. whh the Rev. Paul Arthur officiating. A graveside service was at 1:30 p.m. at Montgomery Memorial Park in London. W.Va. /MUdreil Walker Cocke V Mis. MUdred-Walker Cocke. 92. of Brighton Gardens and for merly of Bermuda Village, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 29. 2003. She was bom Jan. 28.1911. in Davie County to W. Frank and Emma Smith Walker. Mrs. Cocke was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church and had retired from the Veterans Administration in Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband. George Dilworth Cocke; 4 brothers. EmesL Harley. Willie and Kenneth Walker, and 4 sisters. Myrtle Walker Taylor. Clara Walker James, Nancy Walker Swing and Evola Walker Sink; and a nephew. Paul S. >. Walker; Survivors: WoodraffF. (Betty) Sink, Emmie Lou J. (Matt) Long. Nancy Virginia Walker. Louise M. Walker. Flora W. Smith. Helen Woosley and Millie Beth (Randy) Tickle; great-nieces and nephews; friends Stanley and Annette Cocke; and caregivers Gerri Pamell. Barbara Jarvis and Kathleen Vogler. The funeral service was held at 3:30 pan. Saturday. Feb. 1 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel by Joey Yoketey. assistant pastor. Macedonia Moravian Church. Burial followed at Salem Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CaieCenter. 1100-C S. Stratford Road. Winston-Salem. 27103. Lola Livengood Cope y/ Mrs. Lola Livengood Cope. 87. of Gladstone Road, died Dies- day, Jan. 28.2003 at AutumnCare of MocksviUe. A graveside service was held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church Cem-. etery with the Rev. Mark Ackers ofTiciating. Memorials: Liberty United Methodist CTiurch. 141 Liberty. Circle. MocksvOle; Davie Cbuniy . Public Library. 371 N. Main Sl., MocksviUe. . / Mrs. Cope was bom March 8; 1913 in Davie County to the late W.O. and Bertha Link Livengood and was retired from ErwiiuMills of Cooleemee. She was a long time member of Liberty United Methodist Church and an avid flower gardener. She was preceded in death by ' her husband: Jack Leon Cope in 1994 and 4 sisters. Survivors: a son; Jerry U Cope : of MocksviUe; 2 grandsons; 3 '< great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, '< Sadie Howard of Salisbury and Bess Weir of Winston-Salem. V) 0 ."h o -JS? er" / fO- Davie County Public Library MocksviUe, NG DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, Feb. 6,3003 Joyce Fields Cover Mrs. Joyce Fields Cover, 65, of Cross Street. Cooleemee, died in (he Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte on Tuesday after- noon. 28. 2003 after j short illness. jW was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. I [A First Baptist Chruch of Cool eemee with Dr. Wayne Sterling, and the Revs. Shelby Harbour and Ron Young ofTiciating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park, Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist. Marginal St.. Cooleemee. Mrs. Cover was born in Danville. Va. on Dee. 12.1937 to Susie Gregory Fields of Cool eemee and the laze John Lutber Fields and was retired after 27 yean with Ingersoli-Rand as an eaecutive secretary. She was a longtime member ofthe First Bap tist Church of Cooleemee. witere she had served as the church clerk and had sung in the church choir. Her favorite pastimes were spending time with family and caring for her elderly mother. She was preceded in death by her daughter. Donna Cover, in 1981. and a half sister. Thelma Santos. Surviving, in addition to her mother 2 sons. Don Cover and wife Cathy ofWoodleaf, and John Cover ofCooleemee: 2 ^andsons: a half brother. Bobby Caudill of New Beford, Mass.: and a niece. Gladys Vogler Jones Mrs. Gladys Vogler Jones. 97. of Advance, died on Thufsday, Jan. 30.2003. at Foisyth Medical Center. She was botn S^i. 26. 1905. in Advance to Enoch Eugene and Sallie Bell Sheek Vogler. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Irvin Hampton Jones Sr.. and by 9 brothers and sisters, Gus V Comauer. Luna V. Marsh. Delia V. Grouse, Emma "Lizaic" V. Hanman. T.W. -Jack", Frank, Alex "X". John and Charles Vogler. Survivors; 2 sons, Irvin Hamp ton "Cokie" Jones Jr. and wife Pal. and Jim Jonesand wife, Jeny: |3 grandchildren; 4 greai-grand- n children; 2 brothers. Edward I Mjgler and wife Elsie and Naylor ' \togler arid wife Stella. I The funeral service was eon- ducted at 4 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1, at Advance United Methodist Church by the Revs. Harry Sammons and Donnie Durham and Chaplain Walter Hackett. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: Advance Method- ) ist Building Fund. 1911 N.C.SOi S.. Advance; or to the Mocks Methodist Building Fund. P.O. Box 2122, Advance. yjames David Lowery Mr. James David Lowery, 74.of Mocksville, died Sunday, Feb! 2.2003 in Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home. A native of Union County, he was retired from Fotsyth Medical Center. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Win- slon-SaJem. Survivors: a daughter, Yvonne L. Smith of Silver Spring, Md.; a grandchild: and a niece. Evange list Alice Riley. with whom he lived. The funeral service will be Thursday. f%b. 6 at noon at New Shepherd Baptist Church in Cool eemee with the Rev. Frances Ellis otJieiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hourprior ID the service. I yShelby Jean McBride 'v Mrs. Shelby Jean McBride. 66. of^ocksville. died Saturday. Feb. 1. 2003 in Fotsylh Medical Cen- tCL She was the daughier of the late Charlie and Binnie Harmon Wood. Survivors: her husband, Raymond Mcbrideofthehome: a daughter. Frattces (Joseph) Boger of Mocksville: 3 brothers, Hamion Lee Wood of Mocksville. Wayne Wood ofGeorgia, and Ed ward Harmon of Thomasville; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were 'Hies- day. Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the chapel ofGraham Funeral Home with the Rev. William Seals officiating. Burial followed in Wyo Bible Methodist Church Cemetery. Oav/e DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 K) o I -S Dillard Moody / Mr.DillatdMoody.78,of401N.MamSt..Apt.SC.Mocksville. foimerly of Crab Orchard, W.Va., died TViesday. Jan. 21.2003 after A memorial service will be held at 1 pan. Sanirday, Feb. 8 atMocksviUe Wesleyan Chmcb. 307 Hospital St, where he was an ac tive membet Thelma W. Mullis / Mrs. Thelma W. Mullis. 91, of ^ Clemmons. died Wednesday. Jart29.2003. at the Kate B. Reynolds ^ Hospice Home. She was born June 27. 1911. in Iredell County to WilliamCyrus and Attrie York Wobten. Mrs. Muliis was retired from P.H. Hanes Knitting. She was preceded in death by her husband. Joseph Webster Mullis. in 1978. Surviving: 2 daughters, Josephine Gibbons of East Bend and Betty Binkley of Oemmons: 3 sons. James Mullis and wife Meiba of Yadkinville. Gilbert Mullis and wife Anita of Advance and Bobby Garner and wife Daphne of Genntmton; a sister, Effie Sheets of Clemmons: a brother. Kenneth Wooten of Statesville; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at Hayworth-Miiler Silas Creek Chapel with Dr. Joe Myers offici ating. Burial followed at Winthtop Friends Cemetery in Harmony. Memorials: Hospice/Paliialive CareCcnter, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem. 27103. Margaret Nelson Myers Mrs. Margaret Nelson Mym- 66. of Advance died Saturday. Feb. i. 2003. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. * She was bom June 3.1916, in Fbtsyth County to WalterCah and Myrtle Nelson. Mrs. Myers.was a member of Christ Temple Apos tolic Church. Surviving: her husband. Herman A. "Sleepy" Myers of the home; 3 children. Ken Myers and wife Kay of Winslon-Salem. Diane Myers Craven and husband Mike of High Point, and Jerry Myers atid wife Brenda of Wm- ston-Salem; 2 grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; and 2 sisters, Dor othy Unebetry of East Bertd and Nancy Mock of Advance. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Christ Temple Apostolic Church, with Bishop Bob Williams offici ating. Burial' followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Qemmons. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103. vn y Mary Gaitfaer Neely Mrs. Mary Gaither Neely. 36, of Harrisburg, Pa., died Sunday, Feb. 2.2003. A narive of Davie County, she is the daughter of Augusta Haliman Gaither and the late John R. Gaither, Sruvivors: 4 sisten', Barbara J. (Billy) Carson. Shirley Gaither and Rosie Gaither. all of Mocks- ville. and Geraldine (Metvin) Fisher of Salisbury. -si W Oavie County Public ita Mocksville, NQ ^ ,.0 DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday. Feb. 6.2003 0 v3 Nealie Jacobs Uxendine }/ Mn. Nealie Jacobs Oxcndine, 65. of Advance, diedTUesday, Jan. 28,2003, at the Wake Forest Uni versity Baptist Medical Center. She was bom April 4,1937, in Robeson County to Mary Lee Jacobs. Mrs. Oxendine was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Cboleemee. Survivors: her husband of 42 years. Jerry Oxendine of the home; a daughter, M^ O. Wall and husband Jimmy; a son. Jer emy Oxendine and wife Stacey; 3 grandchildren; and a sister, . Shirley Jacobs of MocksvUle. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 1, at Edgewood Baptist Church in Cooleemce by the Revs. Darmy Shore, Richard Whiteheait and Michael Waters. Entombmem fol lowed ai Westlawn Gardens of Memory In Clemmons. Memorials: Edgewood Baptist Building Fund. P.O. Box S7, Cool- eemee. , Anthony A. Vargas V Mr. Anthony A. "Tony" Vargas. 81. of Bermuda Run, died Saturday, Feb. 1,2003. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He retired from ATATafter 39 years service. Mr. Vargas was a member of the Telephone Pio neers of America. Toastmosters International and the American Legion. Survivors: his wife. Virginia Kiger Vargas of the home; and 2 daughters, Diane Briggs of Hun- Ungton Beach. Calif., and Toni Marie Vargas of Valley Village. Calif. btemoriols: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter. 1100-C S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, 27103. A fu neral service will be held in Cali fornia. Baxter Odeil Peacock yj Baxter Odell "Pete" Peacock was bom Oct. 12. 1928, in Davie County to Luther and Grace HegePeacock. He was a carpenter by trade but bad been in declining health for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors; 2 daughters; Judy Tbmpleton and husb^ Tetiy of Lexington, and Robbie Walker and husband Jimmy of Westfield; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grand children; and 3 nieces. The funeral service was held at 2 pan. Friday, Jan. 30 at Fulton United Methodist Church in Ad vance by the Rev. Yates Wilkinson. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Ralph Alvin Welch Sr. V Mr. Ralph Aivis Welch Sr.. 80, of Hamptonville died Thursday, Jan. 30,2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Welch was bom May 6. 1922, in Yadkin County to Luther and Celia Norman Welch. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War U and was retired from the Win- ston-Salem/Forsyth County school system. Mr. Welch was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son. James William Welch; 2 sisters, Katherine Whitman and Marie Welch; and 3 brothers. Odell Welch, Veraon Welch and Colemon Lee Welch. Surviving; his wife of 56 years. Marjorie Norman Welch of the home: 5 chUdren, Phyllis Welch Pardue and Elaine Welch Moser (widow of Keith Moser) of Yadkinville, Ralph (Lucy) Welch Jr. of MocksvUle and Marie Welch Foster and Patricia (Bobby) Todd ofYadkinvUle; lOgtandchUdren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 stepgrandchildren.; S step-great grandchildren; and a sister. Jean White of Lewisville. The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Fsb. 2. at the Gentry Fandly Funeral Home in Yadkinville, conducted by the Rev. Gary Blalock Jr. Burial fol lowed at Yadkin Memorial Gar dens. Lois Tedder Wooters V j Mrs. Lois Tedder Wooters, 75, of Clemmons. died Wednesday, . Jam 29,2003. at her home. She was bom Oct. 12. 1927. in Stokes County to William Ralph and Pauline Johnson Tedder. Mrs. Wooters was a char ter member of Unity Moravian Church. Her husband. H.C. "Hank" Wooters. preceded her in death. . Surviving: 3 daughfen. Cindi Barber of Clemmons, Meena Evans of Advance and Lisa Levens ofQcmmons; a son, Mark Wooters of Winston-Salem; a sis ter. Brenda Pariish of Clersunons: 4 brothers. Richard Tedder ofWel come, Harrelle Tedder of Clemmons, Gayle Tedder of Kemersviile and Bony Tedder of Winston-Salem; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchUdren; and a life long friend, Betty Warner of', Clemmons. •. The funeral service was-at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. I, at Unity J Moravian Church by the* Rev. ; William McElveen. Burial fol- ! lowed in the church graveyard, t Memorials: Alzheimer's f Assoc., 3800 Shamrock Drive, S Box 999, Charlotte, 28215-3220; f or HospiceyPalliative CareCbnter. } 1100-C S. Stratford Road. Wn- < ston-Solem, 27103. I- Qi -5- Pavie County Public Ukaiy MocksvUle, NC n o rf DAVIE county EyreRPRISE RECORD. Th«„day, Feb. 13.2003 95 J Frances Ridenhour Carter • Mrs. Frances Rtdenhour Carter of Kent Lane, Mocksville, died Friday. Feb. 7. 2003. at the KateB. Reynolds Hospice Home in Wnston-Salem.Mis. Carter was bom Sept. 13. 1916. in Davie County to the late Cicero and Sally McOaniel Ridenhour. She worked as a nursing auistant at Rowan Regional Hospital for many years and was a member of Cooleemee United Methodist Church. Her husband. Baxter Carter, preceded her in death Dec. 9. 1973. Three sisters. NeU lordati.Ruby Dunn and Maigaret Beck. and a brother. Jim Ridenhour. alsopreceded her in death. Surviving: 3 daughters. Jean Wail and husband Bill of Mocks ville. Annette HoweU and husbandWayne of Lexington and Judy • Grubb and husband Dennis of Mocksville: a brother. Bud Ridenhour and wife Jeanette of Mocksville; a sister. Nancy Beck of Walnut Cove; 8 grandchildren:16 great-grandchildren: and 5 great-great-grandchildren.The family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, ftb. 9. at Jerusalem Baptist Church. The ftnteral service was immediately following, with the Revs. Jimmy Lancaster and Perry Bradshaw officiating. Burial foUowed at Le gion Memorial Cemetery in Cbol- eemee. Memoiials: Kate B. ReynoldsHospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane. Witiston-Salem. 21103; or , Lottie Hemric Gates >/ Mrs. Lottie Hemric Catcs of - Winston-Salem died Feb. 4.2003. at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom April 30. 1925. in Yadkin County to Dottie Lee and Mary Ellen Hemric. Mrs. Cares was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and had re tired from R J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with mote than 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband. CE. "Buck" rates and a son. Jetty Cates. Surviving; her daughter. Lynda Davis and husband David of Myrtle Beach. S.C: 3 grandchil dren: a great-granddaugSter: and a brother. Tom Hemric of Mocks ville. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 8. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek : Chapel, with the Revs. Richard Wallace and Huey Pariish offici ating. Burial followed at Forsyth Memorial Park. J Potts Cornatzer / ^trs.Atlea Potts ComatzenVs I h N.C. 801 S.. Advance! IAedFnday.Feb.7.2003\ther 'nome. ^ She was bom Dec. 17. 1927, 1 m Rowan County to Solomon Franklm and Ida Hendrix PottsShe retired from Hanes Kmtting" 0^42 yean, and was a member ! of Advance First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by3 sisters and 4 brothers.Surviving: a son. Donald Comaizer of Advance; a daugh- jrer. Karen (and husband Mark) Robertson of Advance: 2 grand- 'children: 2 sisters. Eula Ledford ofAdvance and Madeline Joyner !of East Bend: 2 brothers. Vestal Pom and Robert "Bo" Potts, both OfAdvance. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. Ffeb. 10 at Hayworth-Miller KindertonChapel by the Rev. Martin Kastncr. Burial was in Advance First Baptist atitch Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice/PalliativeCar^nter.llOO-C.S. StratfordRoad. Winston-Salem. 27103: or Advance Fust Baptist. P.O. Box 153, Advance. 3202 U.S, 601 S., Mocksville, \} 1 T" I- o Oavis County MocksvUle, Nc davie county enterprise record, Th„*,, r.E, ,3,3„3 Raymond W. Gardnery Mr. Raymond Wenifield Gardner 8,.ofGreanOrauRoad. Sunday. Feb. 9, lem. lem Bapiist^^P^^^QH "» Revs. Jimmy Lancaster and officiating, Burial was inJemsa- lem Baptis, Church CemeteryMemt^alstJerusaJem Baptist Building Fund, 3203 U,S. 601 SMocJcsviile. I May 4,21 in Rowan County to the late Samuel T. and Annie S. Stacktss ^n„ and was retired from theVA .Medical Center in Salisbuty.He served in the U.S. Navy dur- mg World War II and was teciX emofthePurp|oHean.Hewasa rh u" Baptist ' of the Wtlhng Workers Sunday School Class. ' Survivors; his wife. SarahMoody Gardner of the home- 3 - P'i'-'er of Piano.~^s. Mane Barnes of Greenwood. S.C.. Margaret Kennedy of ^"'"S'on.S.C; 2 brothers. CarlGartner of Charlotte. Samuel TGardner of Graham; and several nieees and nephews. n Bessie Mae Osborne Bessie Mae Osborne, 70. of Junction Road. Mocksville. died Thursday. Feb. 6. 2003 at Davis Medical Center in Statesville. Born in Rowan County on Nov.20,1932. she was the daugh ter of Julius C. and .Mary Louise Bruce Osborne. She was retired from Drexel Heritage Furniture and was a merttber of Edgewood Baptist Church. Survivors: a daughter. Andrea Lyneire (Leo) Polk ofMocksville: a brother. Paul Osborne of Lex ington: 2 grandchildren; and sev eral nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded In death by a brother. James Osborne artd 3sis- ters. Mary Trexler. Annie Pearl McCrary and Ethel Osborne Cope. "nie funeral was at 2 p.m. Sat urday, Feb. 8,31 Edge-wood Bap tist Church, with (he Revs. Mike Motley and Daruiy Shore offici ating. Burial was at Legion Me morial Park. Cooleemee. Calvin Arnold Robertson y Mr. Calvin Arnold "Hoss" Robertson. 77. of Howardtown Circle. Mocksville. died Monday. Feb. 10. 2003 at Forsyih Medical Center ip Winston-Saiem. Mr. Robertson was bom Aug. 29, 1925 in Davie County to the' late Grover and Liaaie Potts Robertson. He retired fiom Drexel , Heritage Furniture and was a ' member of Bixby Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and elder. He was a past member of Smith Grove Ruriian Qub and a Scoutmaster in Smith Grove, Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his wife. Laura Carter Robertson, on June 25, 20OI. Surviving: 2 sons, Carter A. Robertson and wife Brenda of Mocksville: Danny L. Robertson and wife Robin of Lexington: a daughter. Laura R. Hatley and husbartd Gary of Albemarle; 2 sis ters. Ruth Sheets ofAdvance and Annie 0. Howard of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren: and a great grandchild. The funeral service was held Wednesday. Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. at Bixby Presbyterian Chtuch with the Rev. pete Peterson officiating. ' Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials; Bixby Presbyte- ; rian Cemetery Fund, c/o Donna \fersaci. 1806 Fork-Bixby Road, Advance, Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NO n o o DAVIECOOKTY ENTERPRISE RECOHD.thu^lW.F.'.a'.^OOJ- , Grimes E. Earnhardt H Mr. Orimes Elward "Fat" Bamhaidl. 87, of U.S. 1S8 East. iMoeksville. died Wednesday, Feb. j 12,2003, at his residence after a long illness. A graveside service was held at 3J0 pan. Saturday. Feb. 15 as Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Luther Ctady officiating. His favorite hynm, "Amazing Grace," will be sung at the service by Jane Bow ers.Memorials: Cemetery Fund of n Oak Grove Methodist, 1984 U.S. 158 E., Moeksville: or Hospice of Oavie, P.O. Box 848, Moeksville. Mr. Bamhardt was bom Match 10.1915, in Davie County to the late George and Dellie Hendrix Bamhardt. He was retired from Gravely Tractor and had wotked a while for Erwin Mills arui had done carpentry work. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He attended No Creek Baptist Church for 27 years. He was preceded in death by a sister. Levy Bamhardt and 4 brothers, Oermont Bamhardt, Charlie "Chick" Bamhardt, Bill Bamhardt and Eudell Bamhardt. Survivors: his wife, Helen Qemem Bamhardt of the home; 2 sons, Roben S. (Glenda) Bam hardt and Edward C. (Doris) Bam hardt, all of Moeksville: 2 grand daughters: 4 great-grandchildren: 2 sisters, Veigh Shoaf of Lexmg- ton and Virginia Dare Foster of Advance; and a brother, George "Hump" Bamhardt of Moeksville. / Wendell Gray Burton Sr. ^ Mr. Wendell Gray Burton Sr.. '. 76, of Advance, died Friday Feb. I 14,2003, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was bom June 11,1926, in Forsyth County to Rad ByerlyBurton and Myrtle Fiances Waller. He was a member of Knollwood Baptist Church and enjoyed farm ing, gardening, traveling and car pentry. Mr. Button served in the U.S. Navy during World War U. In addition to his wife, Betsy, he was preceded by a daughter, Devin Lee Button, a son. Rad Jo seph Button, a sister, 4 brothers.Surviving: a friend of 21 years, Connie Stmpe of Winsion-Salero: 2 sons, Wendell Button Jr. and wife Jensina of Winston-Salem and Ciint Burton and wife Janet of Pfafftown; 7 grandchildten: a sister. Mary Lee Mullen of Raleigh; other family and ftiends. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m.. Monday, Feb. 17. atHayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Drs. Christopher Chapman and Jack Noffsinger of ficiating. A private graveside ser vice was held Tuesday. Memorials: Friends of theMountains to Sea TraiL 3585 U.S. 401 So., Louisburg, 27549; or Vk- toty Junction Gang, 311 Branson Mill Road, Randleman, 27317. J) James Robert Chambers •J Mr. James Robert Chambers, 83. died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003. He was bom May 15,1919, to the late Dr. Edward O. Chambers Sr. and Edith Alexander Chambers in Buncombe County. Mr. Cham bers retired from Southem Bell with 40 years of service. He was a member at Burkhead United Methodist Church, where he was past president of the United Meth odist Men and served on various committees. Mr. Chambers was past Master of the John A. Nichols Masonic Lodge in Asheville, a member of the Masonic Old Town * Lodge, the Eastern Star, the Scot tish Rites, the Oasis Temple, the Lions Club and served as a presi dent for the Telephone Pioneers Chapter 35. Preceiling him in death were a sister, Evelyn Turner, and a brother, Edward Ogbum Cham- bersJr. Surviving: his wife, Martha of the home; 2 daughters, Beth C (Daryl) Dixon of Advance and Martha Jo (Charles) Plitt of Win ston-Salem; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces am! nephews. A memorfcil service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Burkhead United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathie Clontz Sherrill officiating. Memorials: Burkhead Meth odist Church, 5250 Silas Creek * Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27106; Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Win ston-Salem, 27103; or American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive. Greensboro. 27407. J John Cbarles Doulln ^ Mr. John Charles Doulin, 79, of Moeksville, died at his home SUurday, Feb. IS, following an extended illness. He was bom in Davie County, son of the late Fisher and Alice Foster Doulin. He was a member of Sbiloh Baptist Church, and for many years, drove a taxi for Bill's Taxi Cab. He retired from Ingetsoll-Rand. Survivors: his wife, Lillian Dalton Doulin of the home; 3 daughters. Patricia (Marshall) Steele of Moeksville, Toni Tatum of Winston-Salem, and Treva Doulin of Clemmons; a brother, Walter (Frances) Doulin of New York: 3 sisters, Mary Holman and Alice (Clarence) Vereen of Moeksville, andTommie Funches of Winston-Salem; and 17 grand children. t Funeral services will be h^d Thursilay, Feb. 20 at 2 pan. in the chapel of Graham Fun^ Hoihe in Moeksville. The Rev. Wlater Tidline will officiate, and burial will follow in Shiloh Baptist church Cemetery. O h o '^ounty Public Ubrsry mocksvUle, NC c i/ cT" n 0 O * 0 0( 1 davieoOUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday. Feb. 20,2003 n vn A) i :h ' ii o / Elenor Jones Driver J M«. Elenof Jones Driver. 49. of U.S. 601 North. Mocksville. died Thursday. Feb. 13. 2003 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem. Mis. Driver was bom Oct. 10. 1953 in Avery County to the late Roy Jones and Irene Webb Jones. She was a honwmaker and a Bap tist. Surviving; her husband of 36 years. Lee Roy Driver of Mocks ville; a son. Tony Driver and wife Tammy of Mocksville; 2 daugh ters. Darlene Driver of Salisbury and Charlene Driver of Mocks ville; 6 brothers. Dwight Jones and Clay Jones of Lexington, RJ. Jones. Michael Jones. Chucky Jones, all of Mocksville. and Ja son Jones of Spaitanburg. S.C.; 2 sisters. Geraldine Eagle of Salisbury and Eliiabeth Jones of Spartanburg. S.C.; 8 grandchil dren; and a great-grandchild. A private funeral service was held Tuesday. Feb. 18 at Welch Funeral Home in Mocksville. with Sieve Hedgecock officiating. Burial was in Sandy Springs Bap tist Cemetery. J James Taylor Fink Mr. James Taylor Fink. 80, of Mocksville. died Tuesday night. Feb. 11. 2003 at the McCleod Hospital in Florence. S.C. He had been a resident of the commander Nursing Center in Florence for several yean. A graveside service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Feb. 14 in the Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. John Andrews officiating. Memorials: Cditetery Fund of Liberty Methodist. 141 Liberty Circle. Mocksville. ri Mr. Fink was born in Mooiesville on March 23.1922 to the late Rev. G.W. Fink-and Catherine Deal Fink and was a re tired supervisor with the Bonitz Insulation Co. in Columbia, S.C. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War H and was a graduate of Catawba Al lege. He was preceded in death by his wife. Margie Dukes Fink, and by 3 brothers. William Fink. Grady Fink and most recently. David Rnk. Surviving: a sister. Carol Vir ginia Fink of Wrrtston-Salem; and several nieces, nephews and cous ins. y Leila Hester Fulton Mrs. Lelia Estelle Hester Fulton. 91. of Belews Creek, died Thursday. Feb. 13.2003. at Wal nut Cove Healthcare Center. She was bom Oct. 1.1911, in Forsyth County, a daughter of Moses and Nancy Pegram Hester. She was a member of Goodwill Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. Mrs. Fulton was preceded in death by her hus- baiuL Richard S. Fulton. Surviving: 3 sisters. Jane H. Hill of Advance, Molly H. Wilhelm of Ennis, Mont., and Jean H. Stafford of Kemersville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 15. at Goodwill Baptist Church by the Rev. Mervin Garrison. Burial followed in the church cemetery. James Carl Giissom /■ Mr. James Carl Grissom. 84. of U.S. 64 East. Fork ChurchCommunity, died Thursday, Feb.13.2003. at Davie County Hospi- laL The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 15 at Eotons Baptist Church with Dr. DavidGilbreaih officiating. Burial wasin the church cemetery with mili tary honors. Memorials: Eatons BaptistChurch Building Fund. 495 Eatons Church Road. Mocksville. Mr. Grissom was bom March6.1918, in Vance County. He was employed as a machinist at C.E. Smith Machine Shop in Greensboro for many years and retired in 1983. He served in the 13lh Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Aimyduring World War II for five years.He was Wounded in France dur ing his tour of duty. Mr. Grissom received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a memberof Eatons Baptist Chruch.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Ed Grissom; -and first wife. Dorothy Auman ' Grissom. ;Survivors; his wife. BettyWalker Grissom of the home; a ; son. Mike Grissom and tlaughter-in-law Mary Grissom: 2 grand- ' sons; a stepson, James Larry < Tutterow and daughter-in-law ! Frances West Tiitterow of Mocks- ;ville; a granddaughter; and 2 sis- 'iters, Margie McDowell and \ Gertrude Hight. both of High v Point. David County Public Libn^ c er .o pi «7 0 o DAVIE county enterprise RECORD.Thursday.Feb. 20,2«W3 Co dr" ra / Elizabeth Wagner James * Mrs. Elizabeth "Pete" Wagner James. 78, of Wiastan.Salem died Monday. Feb. 10.2003. at Foisytb Medical Center. She was bom Aug. 8.1924, in Davie County to Lewis and Theodosis Foster Wagner. Mrs. James wasamemberofSouthside Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Thomas James Jr.. in t9J6. Surviving: a daughter. ^ Gwendolyn Harvey and husband Buddy of Qreensboio; a son. Jerry James and wife Barbara of Ander son. S.C.: 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister. Jane Bamhatdt of High Point. The funeral service was held at 11 a.ni. Thursday. Feb. 13 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Barry Nelson officiating. Burial fal lowed at Turrentine Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. Memorials: Soulhside Baptist Church. 401 E.SpragueSt..Wln- ston-Salero. 27127. LillieMaeJessup / Lillie Mae Tilley Jessup. 89. ' the wife of the late Albert Funrow Jessup of Pilot Mountain, died at her residence Wednesday after noon. Feb. li 2003. after several years of declining health. She was bom Jtme S, 1913, in Surry County to John Austin Tilley and Mary Flippin Tilley.Mrs. Jessup was a homemaker and a member of Jessup Grove Bap- 'tist Church. Survivors: 3 daughters and sons-in-law. Lottie and Nolan Gotcher of Bermuda Run. Louise and Jack Buliington of Winston- Salem and Linda and Wayne Flynn of King: a son. Raymond Funrow and Cheryl Rogers of Pi lot Mountain: 6 grandchildren; 7great-grandchildren: and a sister. Dorothy Jessup of Pilot Mountam. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 13. at Cox-Needham Chapel with Dr. Carl Ghilds and the Rev. Gene Brittkley officiating. Burial fol lowed at Jessup Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Surry Friends of Seniors. Rockford St.. Mount Airy: or Northern Hospice. P.O. Box 6626. Mount Airy. 27030. I Elizabeth Sharpe Lebby ^ Mrs. Elizabeth Shaipc Ubby. 95, of Harmony, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 in Brian Center in Staiesville. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Piney Grove AME Zion Church in Harmony. The Rev. Lester Fisher wm officiate, and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The farruly will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. / Beatrice B. McCIellan -Mrs. Beatrice Barclay McQellan. 91, of Advance, died on Monday. Feb. 17. 2003. at li^eadowbrook Terrace of Davie. « She was bom in Brockport, N.Y., May 19. 1912. to Spencer and Genny Brown Barclay. Mrs. McCIellan was a member of Qemmons Presbyterian Church, a volunteer at Blumenthal Jewish Home, The Elms and Meadow- brook Manor. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Frank C. Fulmer and Randall C. McCIellan. Surviveois: a son. Robert F. Fulmer of Advance: a stepdaugh ter, Jane Herzog: and a stepson, Bruce R. McQellan, both of New York: 3 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren: and 4 great-great grandchildren. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. at Qemmons Presbyterian Church, conducted by Dr. William Hoyle. Memorials: Qemmons Presby terian Building Fund. P.O. Box 473. Qemmons. 27012. ^ Davie County Public Mocksville, NC fn o o rf 0 fis DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 • / Lonnie Ray McCulloh Sr. Mr. Lonnie Ray McCulloh Sr.. SI. of U.S. IS8 E.. Mocksville. died Friday. Feb. 14.2003. at his home. Mr. McCuiloh was bom Feb. 17. 1922. in Davie County to the late Hitler Thomas "Bud" and Sa> rah Williams McCulloh. He was a graduate of Hanes High School in Winston-Salem. was retired from Sara Lee Corp., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during World War n and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, where he served in many oHices and activU ties. Survivors: his wife of 60 years. Dorothy Qement McCulloh of the home; a daughter. Aim McCulloh (Richard) Sharpe of High Rock Lake: a son. L. Ray (Susan) McCulloh of Mocksville: 4 grand children: 6 greai-giandchildien: 4 sisters-in-law, Bemice McCulloh of Winsion-Solem. Inez McCulloh of Gemmons anti Helen Clemeffi Barnhardt. Virginia Clement Eaton, both of Mocksville. A graveside service was held Tuestlay. Feb 18. at Oak Grove United Church Cemetery with the Revs. Charles Stewart. Jack Yarbrough and Donald Funder- burk officiating. Memorials: Hospice of Davie. P.O. Box 848. Mocksville: or Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenas McClamrock. 179 Dusty Hill Road. Mocksville. Marvin Ray Martin Mr. Marvit) Ray Martin. S9. of Bermuda Run. died Saturday. Feb. IS. 2003. at bis home. He was bom Nov. 22.1943. in Charlotte to Marvin Lee and Eva Sue Keeter Martini. Mr. Martin was a member of Clemroons United Methodist Church and was employed with RJ. Reynolds To- bat^ Co. for 35 years. Surviving: his wife. Kay Baliard Martin of the home; 4 children. Hunter Lee Martin. Megan Catherine Martin. Jamie Baize-Smidt arul Casie Meredith Baize: a grandson: a sister. Florine Rufty: and 2 nieces. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m.. Monday. Feb. 17 at Clemmons United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Phillip Cble officiating. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 1100-C S. Slratfoid Road Winston-Saletru 27103: or Clemmons United Methodist Church. 3700 Clemmons Road. Gemmons. 27012. y John David Mishoe Mr. John David Mishoe. 69. of Woodleaf died Thesday. Feb. 11. at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Bom in Hony County. S.C.. on Sept. 7. 1933, he was the son of the iate John Edward Mishoe and Fteda Duncan Mishoe of Myrtle Beach. S.C.. who survives. Mr.. Mishoe was retired from Kinney Shoes. For many years he attended die Longtown Pentecostid Holi ness Church, and in recent years had attended the Blaise Baptist aurch in Mocksville. Survivors: his wife. Maude Mishoe. whom he married Sept. 21. 1952; a son. Eddie (Lisa) Mishoe of Piltsboro: 2 daughters, •Wanda Gale (Lane) Holler of Woodleaf and Cindy (Mike) Oakley of Mount Holly: 5 god children; 2 brothers. Luke Mishoe of Montgomery. Ala., and Dozier Mishoe of Goosecreek, S.C.: and 3 sisters. Beulah Smith. ElfiedaPloux ami Mary Agnes Taylor, all of Myrtle Beach. A son. Tony Mishoe. and a brother. Jack Mishoe. preceded him in death. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday. Feb. 14 at Blaise Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Sellers ofTiciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: Blaise Baptist. 134 Blaise Church Road. Mocksville. y Willa Mae Newsome Mrs. Willa Mae Whitson Newsome, 72. of Farmington - Road. Mocksville. died Wednes- - day, Feb, 12.2003. at Davis Re- ; gional Medical Center in : Stat^ville. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 15 at Farmington Community Cem etery with the Revs. Melinda Snyder, Bobby Long and Fred Shoaf oEftciating. Memorials: Farmington United Methodist Church. 1939 ? Farmington Road. Mocksville. Mrs. Newsome was bom May 5, 1930. in Mitchell County to Ruby Byrd Whitson of Green Mountain and the late Willord Whitson. She was retired from Davie County School having taught at Davie High School and : North Davie Middle School and i hod worked as a dietician at the Children's Home in Wmston-Sa-' lent. She was a graduate of Appa- ilachianStatewithabachelor'sde-' gree, was a member of Farming; * ton United Methodist (3iurch an4 ' was involved in Beta Club. ^' Survivors, in addition to het ^ mother: her husband. Eddie Cantrell Newsome of the home; 2 daughters. Angie Newsome (Pat) Hunt of Asheville and Maria Newsome (Christopher) Bost of the home: a granddaughter. 2 sis- : ters. Ginger Spring of Elk Han. ' Ind. and Peggy Whitson of At- i lanta. Ga.; and a brother. Paul ; Dean Whitson of Advance. She was preceded in death by a brother. Ted Whitson. v1 vU i . t; —C) > (5-^ o o v) IV DAVIEOOONTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 • I a C. cr^ 3 y George Junior Norman Mr. George Junior Norman. 76, of Lexington died Thursday. Feb. 13.2003. at Lexington Me morial Hospital. The funeral service was at 3:30 p jn. Sunday. Feb. 16 at Eaton Fu neral Chapel in Modsville. Burial was at Fork Baptist Church Cem etery. Mr. Norman was retired from Dixie Furniture Co. in Lex ington. His first wife. Nadeane Hendrix Norman, died in 1985. and a son. Frank Norman, is also deceased. Surviving: his second wife. Helen Fritts Norman of the home; 2 daughters. Betty N. Keeton (Lynn) and Diane Norman, all of Mocksville; 3 sons. Joe Norman and Isaac Norman (Melinda). all of Mocksville andJiihmy Norman (Brenda) ofAdvance; 8 grandchil dren; 2 great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter. Betty Norman and a stepson. Bobby Fritts. both of Uxington; 2 sisters. Betty JeM Forrest of Advance and Marie Myers of Linwood; 7 brothers. Glenn Norman. Wayne Norman. E.D. Norman. Fred Norman. Jack Norman. Jimbo Norman arid Albert Norman, all of Lexington: and many nieces and nephews. Robert Henry Pence / Mr. Robert Henry Pence. 82 of V CooleemeediedTiiesday.Feb.il, '2003 at Rowan Regional Medical Center following a year of declin ing health. He was bom Aug. 21.. 1920 in Rowan County, the son of the late Annie Steele Pence and Ridiard H. Pence. He served in the US Navy, was employed by Burlington Industries in Cool- eemee, and retired from Ingeisoll- Rand in Mocksville in 1985. Preceeding him in death were his brothers Earl and Gene Pence ofKannapolis. Survivors: his wife. Sarah Painter (Nookie) Pence, whom he marriedAug. 11.1943; his daugh ter. Judy Allen and husband Bmer Allen of Statesville; 2 grandchil dren; 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Milton Pence and wife Ruby ofKannapolis; sisters Margaret Cook and husband Robert of Salisbury and Maty Gentle of Kannapolis; sisters-in-law Alleen n and Helen Pence of Kannapolis. Funeral services were held Fri day. Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with Rev. Mack R. Painter Jr. officiat ing. Burial was in Rowan Memo rial Park in Salisbury. Memorials: Cancer Services. Inc. 3175 Maplewood Ave.. Win- ston-Salem. 27U)3. Grace L. Ridgell / Grace L. Sutzer Ridgell. 89. of . V Mocksville died Saturday. Feb. 15. v 2003. at MeadowbrookTerrace of Davie.She was the daughter of the late Fannie Sutler and the wife of the late Julian Ridgell. Survivors: a sister, Marilyn (the Rev. Zeb) Payne; a brother. Luther (Barbara) Hairston; a niece; and the children of the lateLucy Tatum. who are her extettded family. The funeral service was at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 19. at Ce dar Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Linville officiated. Burial followed in the church cem etery. Benny Foster Weavlly Mr. Benny Foster Weavil. 60. of Advance, died Diesday. Feb.II. 2003. at Fbrsyth Medi^ Cen ter. Mr. Weavil was bom April 4. 1942. in Forsyth County, a son of Emory Foster and Paige Idol WeaviL He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors: 3 daughters. Tiffany Cook and husband Todd Cook of Winston-Salem. Tonya Foster Weavil and Bennie Elizabeth Weavil; a granddaughter; and his brother, Todd WeaviL Benny and his father E.F. Weavil. owned three S&W Auto Parts chains, two in Winston-Sa lem and one in Kemersville. The funeral service was crm- ducted at II a.m. Friday. Feb. 14. at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Chapel by Dr. Joe Myers. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Davis County Public UfelSiy Modtsviller NC Lloyd D. SimonsonMr.LloydD.Simonson.95.of Advance, formerly of Haddon-field. Nd.. the husband of Carol (Ne( Preston) and husband of the • late<Mildred (Nee McGee) died i Feb. 7.2003. Also surviving; 4 children, ;Robert M. of HaddonTwp..NJ.. ! Bonnie L. Suchet of London. En gland. William L. of Fremont.Calif., and Jon D. of Haddonfield; ; 2 stepchildren. James V. Boise of ; phoenix. Ariz., and Elizabeth B. J Hoesly of Bethlehem. Pa.; 7 ; grandchildren; 4 step-grandchil dren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 .m Friday, Feb. 14 at Haddon field United Methodist C^turch. Burial was private. In 1931 be graduated from Leigh University in Bethlehem. 'Pa..withadegreeinelectricalen- j gineerittg. HU business careerwas in the steel industry. He worked , for Bethlehem Steel. Atlas SteeL Rheem Manufacturing and fm- ished his career with U.S. SteeL where he was employed for 18 years until he retired in I972te vice president of sales for the products divbion. Then he went to work for Heritage Bank (now PN(2) as a business developmentspecialbt and retired permane^y in 1979. Mr. Simonson was civicminded and held various posidons | with organizations in Camden j(iiunty.NJ.. such as board mem- j ber of the Haddonfield United [MelhodUtChureh,furidchainnan ( for the Camden County United \Way, president of the Chamber of J Commerce and commbsionet of • ithe Borough of Haddonfield. Mr. Simonson received the Distin guished Service Award from the Philadelphia affiliate of NBC. He was a member of the Haddonfield Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer, who was a member of the Tavistock Country Club for 40 years and the Seaview Country Qub for 15 years. 0 o rti i DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 27,2003 j John Boyce Cain Jr. J John Boyce Cain Jr., 78. ofBinningbain. Ala., died "nwaday. /Jj Feb. 18.2003. On Thursday, Feb. 20. dw fam ily held a private burial service, and fiiends and family later garh- eied at a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Vestavia Hills Baptist Chutch. Mr. Cain was bom on April 1. 1924 in the Cana community of Davie County to the late John Boyce and Ina Naylor Cain. He -gr^uated from Mocksviile High School and Oak Ridge Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 194S in Africa, Italy, and France. He re* tited from GE Supply Co. after 34 years. In recent years. Mr. Cain ^ was enqiloyed by Alabama Dy- ^ unrntes Inc. in Caletx He was a " charter member and deacon atVestavia Hills Baptist Chutch and was a member of the SquiresQass. Mr. Cain was a member of the Vestavia Rotary Qub andserved on the Board of Zoning and Adjustments for the city of Vesuivia Hills. Mr. Cain was preceded in death by his 2 sisters. Gladys C. PuUiam and twin sister, Joyce C. Benton. Survivors: his wife of 53 years. Carolyn C. Cairu children. Cathy C. MawMnney (King) of San An tonio. Texas. Libby C. Basils (Jack) of Cahaba Heights. Carol Arm Morrison (Don) of Vestavia Hills, and Jeannle C. Briggs(Qaig) ofIndialantic, Fku sisters, Uicnie C. Hariman of Winston- Beanor C Blaekmore ofMcLean. ^ and Faye C. Rich of Greensboro; 6 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials: Vestavia HillsBaptist Bldg. Fund. 2600 Vestavia ! Drive,VestaviaHilIs,AL3J216. I [ane McCJamrock Clark Jane Mcaamrock Hepler Oatk. 78, died at "flfake Fotesy University Ikqnist Medical Ceo- ter on Feb. 19.2003. Ms. Clark was'Soro in Davie- County to Albert and FlossieMcClatnrock on Aug. 16. 1924. . She worked for Hanes l^twear n for 35 years. She was a memberof Center Grove Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she nwas ptec^ind<athbyherhus-- band of 32 years; Thonias "Ted" •. Hepler, and her second husbandof 7 years. HomwClark; adaught ter, Jean Elmore; a sister. HelenLeonard; 2 brothers. Calvin "Bud" . McOamrock and Charlie Ben- . jamin "Pat" McClamrrtck.Surviving: 2 sons. Lonnie Hepler and wife Annie and Rob ert Hepler and wife Barbara of Advance; a daughter. Elixabeth"XU" Dull and husband Jimmy of aemmons; 2 sisters. Haiel Tho mas of Winston-Salem and Gladys Hudson of Advance; a brother. John McClamrock of King; 8 grandchildren; and 6great-grandchildren. • _ The fimeral service was held at 11 a.m.Friday, Feb.21, atCeii-ter GroveRaptist. The Revs. Cbns Griggs and OtU (3ampitt offici ated. Burial foUowed at Westiawn of Mcnrory. / Annie Holston Faiisett Mrs. Annie Holston Fauseit. 86. of Advance died Satutrlay, Feb. 22, 2003. at Forsytb Medi cal Center. 'She was bom April 6.1916. inNevada County. Ark. to Oscar A. and (^sie Mossey Holston. Mrs. Fauseu served in the U.S. Navy during World War U and was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church in Lewisville. She was preceded in death by her husband. Floyd Fausett. Surviving: 2 sons; 4 gmndchii- dren; a sister. Ruby Holston of Georgia: and 2 brothers. Freeman Holston and Oscar Holston Jr.. both of Georgia. A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Ch^l with Bill Teague oSidat- ing. Memorials: Best Friends Ani- n mal Sancmary, 5001 Angel Can yon Drive. Kanab. UT 84741. Jake Green Foster Sr.. y * Mr. Jake Green Foster Sr.. 89. of Clemmons, died Tuesday ..moming, Feb. 18, 2003, at the Meadowbrook Manor of (Hemmons. The funeral service was at 2 pjn. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Crystal Alexander officiating. Burial was at Bethel United Meth odist Church Cemetery. Mr. Foster was bom July 18. 1913. in Mocksviile to the late William Henry and Katherine Cope Foster. He was retired from the maintenance department of RH. Hanes Knitting, with 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife. Hazel Summers Foster, in 1983; ason, Jake G. Foster Jr.; and a brother. Survivors: a daughter, j^ggy Foster Burke of LewisviHe; a brother. Joe Foster and wife Ethel of Winston-Salem; 3 granr^ns; and 4 grcat-grandchlldren. 3^- -c % .SsteCoun^ Public ttoafr Mocksviile, NC <3— AO 0 o n h a o ■ti » -o Q> DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, Feb. 27,2003 Jason Lee Garrett / Mr. Jason Lee Qanett, 24; of Deer Run Drive, Mocksville, diedFriday. I%b. 21. 2003. at Wake Foicst (Jnivenity B^^rist Medical ■Center. He was bom Match 20.1978. in FL Benning. Ga. Survivors: his mother and stepfather. Martha and Larry Maifcland of Advance; his father. Manhall Scon Gaiien Jr.; a sis ter. Kimberiy Anne Gairett of Winston-Saiem: a stepsister. Wendy Marfcland Gailimoie and husband John of Advance; a step brother. Lany 'Stacy' Maifcland and wife Tammy of Advance; 2 uncles; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; and several other reiatives and friends. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 pan. Monday. Feb. 24.at Haywotth-Miller Kindenon Chapel by the Rev. Tony Jordan. Burial was in Forsyth Memorial Park. /Linda Sue Green Mis. Linda Sue Smith Green.62. of Hardy Ro^ Haimony. died Thuisday. Feb. 20.2003. at IredeilMemoii^ Hospital in Statesville. The funetal service was at 2p.m. Sunday. Feb. 23 at New Union United Methodist Cbimh with the Rev. Joe Woodward offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: New Union Meth odist Cemetery Fund. I8S9 SheSteld Road. Haimony. 28634. Mrs. Green was bom Nov. 1. 1940. in Iiedcli Cbunty to the iate Jay C and Cbmiila Blalock Smith and was a supervisor at Accurate Fabricating. She was a graduate of Harmony High SchooL Survivors: a son. Doug (Diane) Green of Mocfcsville; .a grandson; severai nieces and nephews; and a great-niece. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Faye ChaSin and Phoebe Sampson. y Bobby Gene Gregory Mr. Bobby Gene Gregory. 67.of Miiling Road. Mocfcsville. died Sunday morning. Feb. 23. 2003. at his home. Bom in Davie (^unty May 3.1935. he was the son of the lateHenry Burton (Jiegory. and Sarah Eiien GriSith. who survives. He served 12 years with the U.S. Army from 1953-1965 with toutsof duty in Korea. Geimany. andthe Dominican Republic. Gn Feb. 1. 1969. he nfruried Brenda .Stroud. Mr. Gregory was a tiucfc driver with McLean and Carolina Freight until his retirement in 1992. He was a cook and ababysitter to KatL Survivors in addition to his wife and mother: a son. Michaei(Denise) Gregory of Pfaffrown; 2daughters. Theresa (Kenneth) Byid of Oafcdale. La. and Lisa (Mike) Shoaf of Advance; a stepdaughter. Jackie Messick (Ray. .Jr.) HeplerofMocksville; 7 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 7great-grandchildren; and 3 broth ers, David Frankiin (Claunette)Gregory. Donald Wayne (Debbie)Gregory and Larry Burton (Patricia) Gregory, ali ofAdvance. A graveside service was held at 11 ajiL Diesday. Feb. 25. in theYadkin Valiey Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Chris , Clontz officiating. • Memorials: Hospice of Win-ston-Salem/Forsyth. llOfr-C S. Stratford Rd.. Wnston-Saiem.27103; or building fund of Yadkin Vailey Baptist. 1324 Yadkin Vai- ley (3iurch Road. Advance. ^ Janet Fay Jonesv/ Ms. Janet Fay Jones. 50. of Kbspital Street Extension. Mocks-r vilte. died Friday. Feb. 21.2003.* at Davis Regional Medical Cen- ; ter in Statesville.Bom in Cheraw. S.C., on July15.1952. she was the daughter of the late Charlie F. and Elsie Seamon Jones. She was of the ' Baptist faith and attended Agape ; Faith Church. 7 Survivors: 7 children. Eddie a(Tbmaia) Church of Mocfcsville. Debbie (Ricky) Durham of Mocksville. Diane Heimandollarof Mocksville. Junior (Theresa)Church of Harmony. Dawn Bostian of Mocksville, Debbie (Glen) Mixon of Hartsville. S.C. and bfissy Lisk of Holden Beach;2 brothers. Henry L. ((}aie) Jonesof Mocksville and Howie Fbnk ofthe home; a friend and 'sister.' ■Aimie Jones; 11 grandchildren; ' and several nieces and nephews. • A sister. Mary Aim Letward. preceded her in death.The funeral was held at l^an.Monday. Feb. 24. in the Davie i Funeral Service Chapel with theRev. Steve Bethune officiating. Burial was in the Zion Chapel Cemetery. I MocksvHIe, NO 0=. <r- ' <?> K1 o c r a «v DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday. Feb. 27,2003 I i- y Ruby Murph Overcasfa Mrs. Ruby Murph Ovcicash, SI. of Foster Road. Woodleaf. died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at* Rowan Regional Medical in Salisbury. She was a native of Rowan County, bom May 25, 1921, a daughter of the late Everette Murjih and Temperance Mariah Sleele Murph. She was married to Gitmer Brown Overcash. who preceded her in death in January of 1981. She was also preceded in death by2 brothers, Lw and John Murph, artd a sister, Lou Cunter. Survivors: a son, Gary Lee Overcash and wife Gale of Woodleaf; 2 daughters, Judy 0. Anderson and husband Joe of Mocksville, and Wanda O. McNeely and husband Joe of Cleveland; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother,EX. Mi^h Jr. of Qeveland; and 5 sisters. Elizbeth Williams, Oneita Hood and Margaret Reavis, all of Woodleaf, Clara ' Miller of Salisbury and Gladys Murph of Qeveland. Funeral services were Thurs day. Feb. 20 at 2 pjn. at South River United Methodist Chinch, where she was a life member. The' Rev. Tom Mohty oEtciated. Burial * followed in the church cetneteiy. y Dorothy Beatrice Phmips Mrs. Dorothy Beatrice Butner Phillips of YadkinviUe died FH- tiay. Feb. 21, 2003 at Forsyth Medical Center.Mrs. Fillips was bom Sept.12, 1922 in Davle County to the late Ernest C. and Ruth Miller Butner. She was a graduate of Qemmons High School 1939 andfrom Draughn's Business College. Mrs. Phillips was an active itiem- her of Forsbush Baptist Chiitch. where she sang in the choir ' In addition to her paienis, shewas preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Burner Sr., whowwife {Helen Jones Butner , survives) and by a niece,Carol Fayedene Butner and a nephew, * Ronald MartiiL Survivors: her husbaiul of 57 years. Cecil Phillips ofihehome; '2 sisters, Josephine (the late ! James) Ellis, Eva Lee (Earl) Steelman; 5 nieces; Ztiephews; ' several great nieces and <ifeatnephews. , y,® .'ij The flmeral service wiastf 2:30 ' pan. Monday, Feb. 24 aepbrbush Baptist Chntch by the Rm Whr- ren Kcit and Qiailes Jones; BttfialfoUowed in the church cbmetety. • Memorials: Fbrbush Baptist' Church Youth Fund. I Gary Ctay Souther | Clay '""MdiodinGeoigli, n / years. ioa^'^'"''*''*®*'^May4, i law iate taarlie Qay Souther and ' Lena Plevette Souther. He was along distance tnicfc driver. I Survivors, in addition to his f Co"! Conner ISouthaofMillen,Ga.;a»on,Gaiy Scott (Tonda) Souther ofCooleemee; a daughter, Dena(Bany) Kennedy of Salisbury; asaw, S^e (Harold) (impbeU rl. a aq»on, ShaneCassey of Georgia; 2 step-daugh- ;,,^'®l'''®nie Smith and Michelle Mills ofGeoigia; and 6 > Standchildien.A memoiuj service was held at 7 p.ro. Monday, Feb. 24 at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home inMiiJcn. I I y— flT 3 County Public Ufefanf ftfooksvNIe, NO c o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 27,2003 -in +■ William Luther Voigt V Mr. William Luther Voigt. 30, of 134 Boxwood Circle. BemuidaRun. died Monday, Feb. 17,2003 at his residence. He was bom Jan. 3, 1923, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Bernard Christian ond Emily Roeper Voigt 'Mr. Voigt was a member of > Augsburg Lutheran Church and a pasr member of the Winston-Sa- lem Kiwanis Club. He was aWorld War A veteran. Mr. Voigt retired in 1979 from Westem Elec tric and was a member ofthe Tele,phone Pioneers of Amerii^ Mr. Voigt was aditectorof First Union National Bank and president andCEO of Voigt Products Inc. He was preceded in death by a isister, Eleanor E. Vbigt Snrvivors; his wife, Miriam JohnsonVoigtofthehome;2son$, 'WUiam Ken Voigt and wife Fabi >of Woodstock, HL, and Marc O. , Voigt and wife Debbie of Pfafitown; a daughter, Barbara EVoigt and husband Richard J. Palleschi of Lyrui, Mass:; 4 gratid- children; a gieat.grandcfaild; 2 sis ters, Ruth Marie Smith and GraceB. Ariottus, bothof S^tiin, Ibxas;and a brother. Earl P. Voigt of. 'Houston, Texas. ' 'iA memoriaiservice was coti--lducted at 3 pan. Friday, Feb. 21''at Au^burg Lutheran Church,' with Dr. RonaltfRirttii the Revs,'?Shirley Harrison and Edwirt^ Trtnnmon officiating.Memorials: ■ Augsbur^i Lutheran Church. Louise W. Webb/ Ms. Louise W. Webb, 76, of Tot Street, Mocksville, died Mon day, Feb. 24, 2003 at Davie County Hospital. Bom in Iredell County on Sept IS, 1926, she was the dau^ter of the late William Luther and Ethel Mae Hutchens Wallace. She was retired as a dietary supervisor at Autumn Care of Mocksville and was a member of Bear Creek Bap tist Church. Survivors: a son, lames L. (Debbie) Lash of Salisbury; 2 daughters, Linda L. Welch of Pfafftown and Bobbi (Steve) Matthews of Mocksville; 4 broth ers, John, Bud and Bob Wallace,all of Mocksville; antLRoger^Wallace of Salisbury; 2. sisters,^ Mary Lee Harris and PeggyTalley, both of Mocksville; 15grandchildren; and 17 great- ' gramlchildrettIVvo sons, J.W. Lash andlbtty;^Lash and a brother, William A.-^Wallace, preceded her in death.The funeral service was con-_^ ducted at 8 p.nt Tbesday, Feb. at Davie Funeral Service Chapelwith the Revs. Lee Cook and Ri-' chard Eskew officiating. Agraveside committal service was held at 11 ajn. Wednesdqr, Feb. 26, at Bear Cteek Baptist Church. Cemetery. Memorials: Bear Credt Bap tist Cemetery Fund, c/o Frances' Beck. 1131 WagnerRooiLMocks^ vilie. • r" -j. V Davis County Public Library Mocksviile, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 6,2003 Ruth Cole Barney Mrs. Ruth Cole Barney. 89, of \ 2181 Milling Road, Mocksville. died Saturday, March 1,2003. at Forsyih Medical Center- She was bom Aug. 25, 1913,Bin Ashiand to (he late Laura Elizabeth Chappell and Dav i d F I e m m 0 n Cole. She was a homeroaker and enjoyed sewing, bingo, crocheting and club meet ings. Mrs. Barney was a member of Hope Baptist Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband. Charlie Herbert 'Hub" Barney, in 1981-Tliey were married for 51 years. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers. Onnie. Clyde, Glenn. Walter and LJ.Coie. Survivors; 11 children, Jean Bailey (Robert) of Advance. Rodger Barney of Mocksville, Margie Boger (George) of Mocks ville, Elizabeth Boger (Edward) of Advance. David Barney (Ann) of Mocksville. Nadine Miller ofAd vance. Frances Moore of Stalesville, Joyce Templeton (David) of Harmony. Charlie Barney Jr. of Mocksville. Tommy Barney (Roni) of Advance, and Denny Barney (Regina) of Mocksville; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 3 great- great-grandchildren; 2 brothers. Earl Cole of Oxford, Pa., and the Rev. Edgar Cole of Morganton; a sister. Maude Vannoy of Winston- Salem; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday. March 4, at Hope Baptist Tabernacle with the Revs. Chris CanireU and Richard ' Whileheanofficiating.Burialfol- lowed in the church cemetery. I William HoUon Chaffin William Holton "Holt" Chaffin. bom Thursday. Feb. 27. 2003, the infant son of Kendall and Melissa Wooldridge Chaffin of CUmmons. didd Thursday af ternoon, Feb. 27 at Forsyth Me morial Hospital. The funeral service was held at 2 p-m. Sunday. March 2 at Hardison United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Marshall oSicialing. Bunal was at Rose Cemetery. Memorials; Hardison Method ist. 1630 Jericho Church Road. Mocksville. Surviving, in addition to his parents; his maternal grandpar ents. Mr, and Mrs. Darrell Wooldridge of Advance; his pa ternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chaffin of Mocksville; his maternal great-grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William Noakes of • Bermuda Run and Mr. and Mrs- Hatold Wooldridge ofSutherland, Va.; his pMemal great-grandpar ents, Betty Chaffin and Guy Lyon. both of Mocksville; and many ex tended family members. Ruth Shutt Collette .y Mrs. Ruth Mahala Shuti Collette, 82. of Winston-Salem. died on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom May 11, 1920. in Forsyth County to Waiter Mon roe and Hazel Sheek Shutt. Mrs. Collette was a dedicated member ofArdmore Baptist Church for the past 50 years. She loved making quilts and working with her hands. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joe G- Collette- Surviving; 2 daughters. Mahaia Jo West and husband Gene ofWinston-Salem and Jean■Jeannie' Canwtighi and husband ChuckofCartersville.Ga.tason. Robert "Bob" Collette and wife Pam of Winston-Salem; 6 grand-childcen; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters. Edith Zimroennan of Ad vance and Bess Bennett ofMocks ville; and many nieces and neph ews. The funeral service was at 1p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. at ArdmoreBaptist Church, with Dr. WilliamIreland Jr., and the Revs-iyTalton and Christa Warise officiating. Burial followed at Advance United Methodist Church Cem etery. Memorials; Advance Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 1911 N.C. 801 S..Advanee;orArdmoreBaptist Church, 530 Irving St.. Winston-Salem. 27103. /Mary Eugenia Craver Mrs. Mary Eugenia Whitt Craver. 80, widow of Richard Stanley Ctaver, died Thursday, Seb. 27, 2003, at Meadowbrook i>f Davie. She was bom March 30.1922. in Surry County to Billiard Lee and Bessie Lee Underwood Whitt. Mrs. Craver attended Sedge Gar den School and later completed a business-college program in New Mexico. She retired in 1986 from Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Ala. Surviving; 3 daughters. Linda Carol CraverofMontgomery,Ala. Sandra Gail Craver of Riverview, Fla.. and Bonita Lenell Craver Davis of Mocksville; 4 grandchil dren; and 2 sisters. Irene McMahan of Winston-Salem andMay Hester ofKemersville. Mrs. Ctaver was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church, where a funeral service was heldat 3 p.m. Monday. March 3, conducted by the Rev. Ray Bu^ke, Burial followed in the church graveyard. . Memorials: Alzheimer's Asso ciation Souihem Piedmont Chap ter. 3420 Shamrock Drive, Char- loiie.28215. Bato CountyMocksvril®, NC AO O O fy t va DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 6,2003 n J . w V Isabelle Lucille Dederick Mn. Isabelle Lucille Osburn Oederick, 89,of Bermuda Village died Tuesday. Feb. 25,2003. She was bom March 16.1913. in Wilmington, ni.. to Ole L. and Lucille Mciniyre Osbum. Mrs. Dederick was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church in Port Salerno. Fla.. and Clemmons Presbyterian Church. Surviving; her husband. Clint Coddard Dederick of the home; 3 children, Ronald O. Dederick and wife Dorothy of Greenwich, Conn.. Barbara Ann Heitz and husband Wayne of Sraan. Fla.. and Gint G. 'Skip' Dederick Jr. and wife Fran of Cinciimati, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the Bermuda Village Chapel by Dr. William Hoyle. Memorials: Gemmons Pres byterian Columbarium Fund. P.O. Box 473, Clemmons, 27012. y.Mary Nell Keaton Mrs. Mary Nell McBride Keaton. 83. of Yadkinville, died Sunday, March 2.2003 at Forsyth Medical Center. She Inborn February 3.1920 in Yadkin County to the iate Frank and Fannie McBride McBride. Mrs. Keaton was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Keaton in September of 1991. and by 2 sons. Billy Frank Keaton, Donald Wayne Keaton; and 3 brothers. Burr McBride. Ralph McBride. and William 'Bill* McBride. Surviving: her son. Ronald (Patsy) Keaton. Yadkinville; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchil dren. A graveside service was held at I p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Davie County by the Rev. Billy Seats. Dale Chester Kistler Mr. Dale Chester Kistler, 72, of-Clemmons. died Monday, March 3. 2003. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Kistler was bom in Schuylldll County. Pa.. July 14. 1930. the son of Edward L. and Elsie Jane Schleicher Kistler. He graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1948 and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. He began his working career with Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania in 1956 and retired from AT&T Corp. in 1990. Mr. Kistler was a member and elder of Reynolda Presbyterian Church. He was a former member of the Rotary Club In Pennsylvania and a mem ber of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He worked with the Boy Scouts of America from 1968 to 1975. Surviving: his wife of 50 years. Jean Phyllis Kistler of the home; a daughter. Amy Jean Kistler of Atlanta. Ga.; 3 sons Richard Dale Kistler and wife Marilynn of Mocksville and Jeffrey Donald Kistler and Timothy David Kistler, both of Winston-Salem; 3 grandchildren; a sister. Marie Gursky of TUmaqua, Pa.; and a brother. A. Bruce Kistler of Wallha. A private graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park followed by a memorial ser- . vice at II am. Wednesday.Maich 5 at Reynolda Presbyterian Church operated by Pastor sAlan Wright. Jim Glascoe and Richard Little. Memorials: Reynolda Presby terian. 2200 Reynolda Road. Win ston-Salem. 27106; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103. Ruth Elaine Latham y' Mrs. Ruth Elaine Craven iLatham. 71, of PfalRown. died Friday, Feb. 28. 2003, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. , Mrs.LathamwasbomJuly 16. « 1931. in Davidson County to James Daniel Craven and Minnie ' Lou Glascoe. She was a graduate of High Point College in 1953 and taught school at Holding Insdtute in Lotedo.Texas. She married M. Alvin Latham on May 2. 1957. She went on to he a rural church and community worker in Eastern Tennessee. Ruth's lifelong dream was to be a missionary in Africa. In 1996 this dream was accom plished. Ruth and Alvin went to Highlands Bible College in Kericho. Kenya; where they taught. Mrs. Latham was a mem ber of Pleasant Hill United Meth odist Church in P^tfRown. Survivors: her husband, the Rev. M. Alvin Latham of PfalRown; 2 daughters. Letha L Burrow of Gibsonville and Michelle Elaine Latham of^Win- ston-Saiem; a son. Jonathan Michael Latham and his wife. Jen nifer. of South Selauket. hf.Y.; 2 grandsons; 2 brothers. Stanton Craven of Tbomasville and Bennie Craven of Oak Ridge; and a sister.Treva Nifong of Winston- Salem. A funeral service was con ducted 3 p.m. Monday, Match 3. at Fulton United Methodist Church in Advance, with the Revs. Atdis Payne. John Christy. Mark Jensen and Dwight Carmer "ofRciating, with burial following in the church cemetery. Memorials: UMW of Pleasant Hill United Methodist, c/o Pal CraR. 4997 Vieiuia Dozier Road. PfalRown. 27040..to be dirnned to the love offering at the armual meeting of the UMW Conference at Lake Junaluska. Sept. 2003; or the cemetery fund at Fulton UMC. c/o Terry Stewart. 3098 U.S. 64 E., Mocksville. d. V Oavie County Public Library Mocksville, NC P DAVIE C0U7«rrY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, March 6,2003 • John Leonard Moore Mr. John Leonard Moore, 71. of Harding Lane. Harmony, died Monday, March 3. 2003 ac Au- oinui Care of SiateavjIIe. He was bom Dec. 22.1931 to the late Shirley and Anna Speaks Moore of Wilkes County. Survivors; 2 sisters. Thelma Haneline and Lois Smith of Har mony; a brother, William Moore of Staiesville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at 2 pjn. Wednesday, .March S at Grassy Knob Baptist Chureh with the Revs. .Monty Mathis and Bobby Henderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Grassy Knob Bap tist Cemetery Fund, 333 Grassy Knob Rd.. Union Grove. 28639. Flora Shore Phillips Mrs. Rora Shore Phillips. 63. ofMocksviile.died Wednesday. Feb. 26,2003. She was the youngest ofeight childrett.bom graduated from Courtney High School ami was best known to the students of William R, Davie El ementary and DavIe High schools, where she was employed as a child nutrition assistant from 1977-1999. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Women's Sunday School Qass. Mrs Phillips was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 broth ers, Ford and Ray Shore. Survivors: her husband.Lester Carl Phillips Sr.; 3 daughters. Wanda Phillips Medlin ofRaJeigb. Robin Phillips (Barry) Evans of Chattanooga. Tenn. and Sue Phillips Robertson of High Point; a son. Lester Carl (Claudia) Phillips Jr. of VYdkinville: 8 grandchildien; broiheis and sister- in-laws; Linnie Shore of .Yadkinville, Fonzo Shore of Mocksville. Robert Shore of Mocksvillc, Herbert and Polly Shore of Yadkinville, Raymond and Lydia Shore of Mocksville; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held ac 11 am.Friday.Feb.38al'nunen ! Creek Baptist Church with the Rev, David Maynard ofTiciacing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: DavieHomeHos- pice. 210 Hospital St.. Mocks ville: and Courtney Ruriian Club, 2741 Old Stage Road in Yadkinville. 27055. Amanda Marie Royall Mrs. Amanda Marie Myers Royal[.2l.ofHamplonvlIe.died Saturday. March I. at Davie County Hospital. Bom in Forsyih County on Feb. 9.1982. she was the daugh ter of John Walter and Robin Bryant Myers. She was employed at Tucker Small Town Cafi as a waitress and was of the Method ist faith. In addition to her patents, Mis. RoyaU is survived by: her hus band. Rocky Royall: a son, Cody James Myers ofthe home; her fa ther and mother-in-law, Tony and Sharon Royall of Yadkinville; a brother-in-law, Jonathan Royal! and fiancee Jamie of Yadkinville; a sister-in-law, Toni Haynes and husband Chris of Hamptonville; grandparents. Hassle and Mary Evans Keith of Cooleemee, John- and Benba Myers of Advance and LouiseAdkins ofYadkinville; and 2 nieces. She was preceded in death by grandparents Logan M. Adkins. John O. Royall and Gladys ,Vickers Royall. j The funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. March 5. at Mackie-Reavis Fu neral Home in Yadkinville with the Revs, Gene Cassievens and John Holbrook officiating. Burial followed at the Maranatha Baptist Church Cemetery. Davis County PublicMocKsvHle. NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 6,2003 Ruby Minor Semones 80 Semones.BV. died Sunday, .March 2 2003at Village Care of King,Mre. Semones was a native of Falls Mills, Va., where she wa, bom June 18, 19,3, to the late Charlie Preston and Maggie Bell fowler Minor. She was a metnberof Brown Mountain Baptist Church and retired as cafeteria manager of Nancy Reynoids ^bool. Mrs. Semones was preceded indeath by her husband. Carlos inBefore moving to Winston- halem, she lived for many years in the West/leld conununiiy. She later moved toAssembly Tetraee --here she lived for several yean'pnor to moving to ViUage Care Surviving: 0 sisters, Tbelma Brown of Winsion-Salem and Q'enna Adkins of Bethania: 3 ^ biothers./esseE.-Jack-.MinorofHigh Point, Cecil R. Minor of Advance and Ralph Minor ofSunset Beach; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m, WednesdayMarch S. at Cox-Needham Fu- necal Home in Pilot Mountain, w^hihe Rev, Raymond Needham" officiating, assisied by ihe RevDavid Minor, Butial follow at Pi- fci .Mountain City Cetnetety Alton Miller Smith j Alton Miller Smith, 76. ol Greensboro, died Friday, Feb. 28. 2003 at Moses Cone Hospital in GteensbortJ.* Funeral services were Sunday. March 2 at 2 p.m. at Forbis and Dick. North Elm Street Chapel. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith was bom In Davie County. He was a U.S. Army vet eran of World War n. He was a retired employee of Rockwell Casket Co.. and was an employe ofMaynor Casket Supply. He was also a part-time member of Forbis and Dick Funeral Service. He was past president of the N-C. Funeral Supply Salesmen's Association and was a member of Carraway United Mehlodist Church. Survivors; his wife. Pearl Newman Smith of the home; a daughter, Roxanne S. Lawson and husband Wayne of Pittsboro; 2 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorials; Carraway Method ist, 1301 16th St., Greensboro. 2740S; or Hospice at Greensboro. 2500 Summit Avc., Greensboro. 27405. Mildred Allen Smith I Mrs.,Mildred Allen Smith, 90. of Advance, died Saturday, Mareh 1,2003, at Forsyih Medical Cen ter- She was bom Jan. 15.1913,in Davie County to the late Isaac Branch and Lydiu Smith Allen, •Mrs, Smith was a member of Macedonia,Moravian Church and was retired from Western Elecltic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her hus band, J.Odell Stni(h;ason,OdelI Glenn Smith; 3 brothers: a sister; and 2 sons-in-law. Surviving: 5 children, Flora Mae and Thurmond Hockaday, Anns. Howell, Nancy S.Howeli, Willie G. and Peggy Smith and Wayne and Elaine Smith, all of Advance; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Orpha and Tom Norman and Dor othy and Wallace Hutchens.allof Yadkinville, and Frances Stewart ofMocksviile. The funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday, March 3 at Macedonia Moravian Church, with the Rev. Greg Little official- ing. Burial followed in the church graveyard- MemorioJs; Macedonia Mora vian Church, 700 NC 801 N.,Ad vance: or Hospice of Davie, P.O. Box 848, Mocksville. Dent Bristol Williams j Mr. E>ent Brisioi "Biir Will iams. 77, ofSunset Drive, Mocks- ."ille. died He' wa^ I born in Icedell County Nov. 7,1925. the son of the lace James Walter and Luia Weatherman Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from Erwin Mills and was a member of Mocksvillc Wesleyan Church. Mr. Williams served in the U3. Coast Guard in the Pacific TTieater dur ing World War 11 and was a deco rated veteran. He also served in ifie U.S. Air Force. He was a life member of the American Legion, WeieratisofForeignWars.andihe . Disabled Veterans, He was also a member of AARP. In 1988, he marred Ruth Meadc Williams. in addition to his wife, Mr. Williams is survived by; 2 sttp- daughieis. Jean M. (Tom) Koch and Ruih E. Hasbrouck (Hertsen), both of New Miiford, Conn.; 4 grandsons; a greai-gtanddaughter;and several nieces and nephews, Threebroihersandasisierpre- ; ceded him in death. • The funeral service was con- ' ducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2. at Davie Funeral Service ; Chapel with the Rev, George ; Troyer officiating. Burial was at "i II a.m. Monday, March 3, at Rowan Memorial Park in ' Salisbury. Memorials: Mocksvillc Wesleyan Building Fund, 158 Hospital St., Mocksvillc. Davifl County Public Libraiy MocksvNIs, NC /O o o rt 1^ ri DAVIECOUKTV ENTERPRISE RECORD, Tba™i.,,M.«»13,2003 Gary William Finch \fr.GatyWillianiFittch.58.of Oak Street. Mocksville. died Fri day, Match 7. 2003. at Forsyth Medical Center. Bora in South Haven. Mich.. " on Dec. 13.1944. he was the son of the late Dale Finch and HazelMain Finch, who survives. He was employed by Funder America and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors: his wife. Billie Rae * Struitk Finch, whom he njarried Dec. 1. 1967; 2 sons. Gary Raymond Finch of Cooleemee and Christopher Dale Finch ofMocksville; a daughter. Mary ; BelleGossofBattleCreek.Mich.; i a brother. Tim Finch of Wiscon- ;sin; a sister. Katie Bouverette of j Michigan; 5 grandchildren: and 2 gteal-graiuichildren., A son. Raymond MatthewFinch, preceded him in death. ^ A Mass ofChtislian Burial for Mr. Finch was conducted at 10 aan. Monday, March 10. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Andrew Draper offi ciating. Burial was at Rose Cem- ettity. Memorials: Davie Pregnancy Center. 129 E. Depot St.. Mocks ville. / William Thomas Frye Mr. William Thomas Frye. 66. of U,S. 601 South. Mocksville. died Saturday. March S. 2003 in Rowan County. Mr. Frye was born Dec. IS. 1936 in Davie COunty to Florence Baily Frye and the late Harold "Buck" Frye. He retired from Flav-O-Rich. where he worked as a mechanic. Mr. Frye was a Pres byterian and a member of the Bee keepers Association. ' He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviving: his wife of 45 years, Golda Page "Tiny" Frye of the home; 3 daughters. Trina F. Hudson. Melissa F. Waugh and Kerri F. Ireland (Fred), all of Mocksville; 2 brothers. Robert "Pete" Fyre and Harold "Peter" Frye. both of Mocksville; 4 sisters. Betty Templeton of Union Grove. Ma^ Poole. Nancy (Janie) Coe and Ellen Bishop, all of Mocks ville; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday. March 10 at 1 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home In Mocks ville. with Robert Creason offici ating. Burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park. Carol Caviness Hayes y/: Carol Caviness Hayes, 63, of Salisbury.died Wednesday,March 5,2003^31 her home. Bon«Nov.6, ISGP.inGuilford County, she was the dau^ier of the late Virginia and Alfred Caviness. She was a graduate of Wingate Coljege. UNCG and Ap palachian State University. She retited from teaching in 2001 af ter a career in elementary educa tion. ShetaughtatNorwood.Har-i risburg and Mount Pleasant el- ! ementary schtmis. Survivors: her husband.' Milton G. Hayes; 2 sons, Greg D. . Hayes of Angier and M.' Doug Hayes-of Advance; a brother, Grady Caviness of Albemarle; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grand child. - - - i' The funeral service at 2 pan. San^y, Match 8 at Main Street Methodist Church con ducted by the Revs. David Rorie and Danny Leonard. Burial was at Stanly Gardens of Memory in Albemarle. Memorials: American Cancer Society, in honor of Relay for Life's Sweet Potato Queens of Rowan County. .0) V 5~- *0 0 o h •-0 DAVIE COUKIV EMTERHUSE RECORD, M^d. u. 200J Virgiilia Harrell Hodge ^ Mn. Virginia Aidella Harrell Hodge,78,of East Bend died Sal> urday, March .3,2003. at Fotsyth Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem. She was bom on April 18, 1925, in Mount Airy to the Rev. Willie Clarence and Effie Seciest Harrell. She was retired from Yadkin Nursing Center where she worked as a nurse's assistant. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Redd Childress, her second husband, Kenneth Hodge Sr., 2 brothers, CUflon Harrell and T.W. Harrell, 2 grandchildren, Dustin Childress and Gary Neil Hodges. Surviving: 6 sons, Richard Childress of Lexington, Larry Childless of Pfafftown, Ronnie Childless of Winston-Salem, Ken neth Hodges Jr. of Mount Airy, Daniel Hodge and Steven Hodge, both of East Bend; 2-daughters, Rebecca Childress Hodges of Winston-Salem and Linda Childress Cline of Advance; a stepdaughter, Roseanne Lambeth of Winston-Salem; 2 stepsons. Buddy Childress of Winston-Sa lem and Gene Whitt of High Point; 2 brothers, Leo Haiieil of Advance and Lester G. Harrell of New London,Wisc4 asister.Rulh Gibson of Manasha, Wise.; 16 grandchildren: and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted Tiiesday, Match 11, at 2 pjn. at the Huff Funeral Home Chapei in East Bend by the Revs. Richard Payne and Joel Boyics. Burial followed in the East Bend Friends Cemetery. Memorials: Qxincil on Aging, Yadlcinville, 27055 or to the East Bend Friends Cemetery Fund, d o Frank Huff, P.O. Box 471. fiasf Bend,27018. y Penelope Gwen Homer Penelope (Penny) Gwen. (Arnold) Homer, 28, of Cosby,.; Tenn., died Sunday, March 9,: 2003 at (IT Hospital in KnoxViile, ^ Term. A Christian employed by the Huddle House in Newport, she was bora in Eimira, N.Y. She graduated from Davie High School in Mocksvilte and lived in the Winston-Saiem area before moving to Cosby, where she mar ried Charles (Gator) Homer. Her sister, Kellie Arnold, pre ceded her in death. Survivors, in addition to her husband: a son. Ion Macgregor Homer. 1; parents. James W.- Arnold of Millbridge. Maine, and Beverly S. Arnold of Winston- Salem; sisters. Roxanne Weather man and husband Arnold of Mocksviile. Jennifer Cummings and husband Mark of Pfafftown. and Jamie Turtle of Lewisville; maternal grandmother, Jeanette Surface of Wlnstbn-Saiem; in- laws, Rusty and Jean Homer of Cosby; sister-in-law, Michelle Ledbetter; and grandmother-in- law, Esther Dickeson. A memorial service was con ducted Wednesday, Match 12, at 2 pm.'at Brown Funeral Home with tlie Rev. BHI Black officiat ing. A memorial service will be held for local friends and family at 1 pjn. Sunday, March 16 at the Old Chapel at Tanglewood Park, Gemmons. Sylvia Faye Lyons V Sylvia Faye Lyons, 53, of Mocksviile, died Sunday, March 9,2003, at her home. She was bom May 1,1949, in Forsyth County to Herman Lenwood and Mary Sprinkle Lyons. She was employed with VJ'. Jeanswear Inc. and was a memher of Turner's Creek Baptist Churdi. Survivors: a sister. Sheila Lyons Tritt of Mount Airy; a brother, Richard Lyons Sr. ofWin ston-Salem; 4 nieces and neph ews; 5 great-nieces and 2 great- nephews. ' • A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March It at; Turner's Creek Baptist Church,by j Pastor Curtis Gibson. Burial fol- n lowed in the church cemetery. I Memorials: Turner's Creek i Baptist, 3216 Courtney-Hunts-! vUle Rd., Yadkinviile, 27055; or' Hospice Palliative Care, tlOO-C S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, 27103.^ Harriet E.Richman Mrs. Harriet Eiiiabeth Richman, I03,of Mocksville,dirf Thursday, March 6,2003 in Davie County Hospital.For the past year, she had been ; a resident at Autumn Care Nurs ing Home. ' Her parents, Vance and Lucy Brock Cuthreil, and her 14 btwh- ers and sisten, all preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 10at2pm.inthe chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksviile. The Rev. Darryl Scott officiated, and burial fol lowed in Bethany AME Zion Church Cemetery. u^vitf owuiicy fuotic Mo^sviiieir Mg/' i- <r~ ■0 '■n o O Hi t o <i ro DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Mareh 20,2003 vJSl Q) y Primmie K. Childress Mrs. Primmie K. Childress,83, of Siokesdale, died Sunday, March i6, 2003, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Stokesdaie Christian Church. Burial followed in the church cemeteiy.A native of Stokes County,. Mrs. Childress was bom June 19,1919, the daughter of Hillaiy and Lessie Mae Kiser Kennedy. She was a lifetime resident of Stokesdaie and a member of Stokesdaie Christian Church. Inearlier years, Mrs. Childress op erated a day-care center in Stokesdaie, Mrs. Childress had been a resident at Countryside Village for the last three years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Oscar C. Childress Sr., in 1994 and infant son Richard. Surviving: sons, Oscar C. (Judy) Childress Jr. of Stokesdaie,Or. Bobby Lee (Rosemary) Childress of Middietown, R.I.,and Robert Jackson (Margaret) Childress of Bermuda Run; 6 grandchildren; and 6 gieat-grand- childten. I Geraldine C. Cornatzer .' Mrs. Geraldine Campbell v Cornatzer, 62 of Yadkin Valley Rood, Advance, died Thursday, March 13,2003 at Iredell Memo rial Hospital in Statesville.Fune^ servica were Sunday, march 16 at 2 p.m. at Yadkin Val ley Baptist Church with the Revs. Ronnie Craddock and Randall Neidey officiating. Burial was in the church cemeteiy. Memorials: Yadkin ValleyBaptist Building Fund, 1324 Yadkin Valley Road, Advance. Mrs. Cornatzer was bom March 23,1940 in Davie County to the late Robert Gaston and Beulah Foster Campbell and was retired from B&H Supply. She was a member of Yadkin ValleyBaptist (Thurch.Survivors: 2 daughters, Notma (James) Miller of Statesville, Edna Gosnell of Mocksvilie; 3 sons; James (Sandra) Foster of Advance, Franky (Grtuie) Blake of Mocksvilie, Robeii Blake ofAdvance, 7 grandchildren; 3great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Belle Curlee of Cleveland and a brother. Garland McCulloh of Lexington. Lois Menis Hanes Mrs. Lois Menis Hanes, 83, formerly of 1531 N.C. 801 S., Advance died Saturday, March 15, 2003 at Meadowbrook Terrace in Advance. She was a native of IredellCounty, bom Nov. 28, 1918, adaughter of the late William F. andElsie Campbell Menis. She had retired from Bassen Fuminire Co. Mrs. Hanes was a member ofLinney's Grove Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school for more than 40 years. She was married to OscoHanes, who preceded her in death on Oct. 21,1988. Survivors: her son, James Harold (Sonny) Hanes and wifePatsy of Advance; 2 grandchil dren; and a special cousin. GeiriC. Riley of Cookeville, Tenn. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17 at 3 p.m. atLinney's Grove Baptist Church in Hiddenite, conducted by the Revs. William Wease, tDenny Costnerand Jerry Gwaltney. Burial fol lowed in the church cemeteiy. Memorials: Linney's Grove Baptist, 6160 Sulphur Springs Road, Hiddenite, 28634; or Bethlehem Methodist, 321 Redland Road, Advance; or to the choice of the donor. R J. Hudson The funeral service for Mr, R J. Hudson, 78, was conducted by Morrison Studevent Funeral Di rectors of Lexington at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003 from CedarGrove Baptist Church, Fork . Church community, Mocksvilie, ' with the Rev. John Mason, pastor ^ of New Bethel Baptist Church, K High Point, officiating. Burial fol- t lowed in the chruch cemetery. Hudson, of Lexington, died Friday, March 14 at Rowan Re gional Medical (Tenter, Salisbury after six months of illness. He was bom on Jan. 17, 1925 in Davie County to the late Wtliiam and Cornelia Hudson. He was a Bap tist and worshipped with his wife at Cedar Grove Baptist (Thurch in Mocksvilie. He was a soldier in . the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW in Lexington, and the American Le^on. RJ. and Fonnie were married for 54 years, and be was the sole proprietor of Ail Brand Tire Shop in Lexington. Cimmarron Coach of Virginia, where he received many honors for exemplary driving, employed him in his later days. Surviving: wife Fannie Huilson of the home; his sister, ,' Ella Ruth Long (William) of Lex- ' ington; and a host of cousins, - nieces and nephews. Memorials; Cedar Grave Bap- . tist or the American Red Cross. •51 S- Oavit County Public Ubratv MoeksvHIe, NO o o tY o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 20,2003 O' <s William Loyd Ijames >( Mr. Willtani Loyd Ijames, 90. of Morganlon. formerly of 361 John Ijames Road. Mocksville. died Friday. March 14. 2003 at Valdese General Hospital. BomApril2l,19l2.inDavie County, he was a son of (he late Heniy Grady Ijames and Nannie Smith Ijames. He was a retired farmer. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, the former Irene White: 2 sons. Dale Ijames and wife Debbie of Kemersville and Paul Ijames and wife Devonna of Morganton: and 4 grandchildren. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Reavis Funeral Home in Har mony. with the Revs. Wayne Swisher and Ronnie Lee olTiciat- ing. Burial followed at New Union United Methodist Church Cem etery in the SheBield commun- ity. /James Adam Jordan Mr. James Adam Jordan, 77, of Main Street, Cooleemee, died Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2003 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. A graveside service was held at 4 p.in. Sunday, March 16 in Legion Memorial Park with the Rev. Shelby Haibour officiating. Memorials: Cooleemee His torical Association, P.O. Box 667, Cooleemee. Mr. Jordan was bom in Pavie County on Nov. 30, 1925 to the late Adam Lee and Carrie Flynn Jordan and was retired from Can non Mills, and had been with Burlington Industries. He was a graduate of Cooieemee High School, was a member of the . VFW, Cooleeme Post 1119 and ' had been a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife. Colleen Cope Jordan, who died July 2, 1998. Surviving: a daughter. Pamela J: Sears and husband Darwin of Columbus, Ga.; a son, James M. Jordan and wife Vicky of Salisbury; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Comatzer of Cooleemee; and 2 brothets. Turner Jordan of Mocks ville; and Charlie Jordan of Salisbury. iianita C. McGee Mrs. Juanita C. McGee, 83, of Mocksville, died in the evening of March 10.2003, at Forsyth Medi cal Center. Mrs. McGee was bom July 23, 1919, in Forsyth County to Grover and Eva Craddock Gine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon C. McGee. Surviving: a daughter, Linda A. Masterpol and son-in-law Alex Masterpol of New York; a son, Don H. McGee and daughter-in- law Wanda McGee of Greens boro; a son. Randy McGee of Mocksville; 3 sisters, Norma Rogers of Clemmons and Hilda Morrison and Nancy Phelps of Virginia; a brother, David Cline and sister-in-law Kay Cline of Kannapolis; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14 at Forsyth Memorial Park. y Shirley Lee Mauidin Jr. Mr. Shirley "Junior" Lee Mauidin Jr., 70. of Houston Road. Mocksville, died Friday, March 14, 2003, at Rowan Region^ ' Medical Center. He was bom in Rowan County on June 12, 1932, to the late ; Sherril Lee and Helen Clausen I Mauidin. Mr. Mauidin was retired } from Grinnell Industries as a fodc- lift operator with 20 years of ser- ; vice and was chief deputy with Davie County Sheriffs Office in 1972. He was also a member of ' Jerusalem Baptist Church. n Surviving ; 3 sons. Alton Lee : Mauidin and (Gabby) and John Westley Mauidin and (Becky), • both of Mocksville, and Monty (Joe) Mauidin and (Brenda) of Lexington; 4 sisters. Peggy Cable of Mocksville, Judy Hood of Woodleaf, Mildred Miller of ^ Spencer and Manha Moore of Hiddenite; a graiulson: 3 grand daughters; and 2 great-grand daughters. Mr. Mauidin was preceded in ' death by his wife of SO years, ! Betty Ann Mauidin. 2 sisters. Bar- ' baraAim Moore and Katie Owens. ' Funeral services were con- ducted Monday, March 17,2003, | at2p.tn.atthe JetusalegBaptist • Church with the Rev. Jimmy j Lancaster officiating. Buiial fol- - lowed in the church cemetery. V) <1> j ,1^. -O Davio County Public Library Mocksvlile, NC N) 0 O fr o ri DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 20,2003 / Laura Kathleen Nail w KathleenMajsagee "KajT Nail, 81, for merly of West Maple Avenue, Mocksville, died early Monday morning, March 17, 2003 in Forsyth Medical Center. She had heen a resident ofSomerset Place for the past sevdal yean.A graveside service was held M 11 a.m. Wednesday, March. 19 in the Oak Grove United Method ist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Qiitrlcs Sifiti/urt A Memorials: Oak Grove Cem etery Fund, c/o Glenas McClamrock, 179 Dusty Hill Road, Mocksville. Mrs. Nail was bom June 6, 1921 in Cdtawba County to the late Albert* Lee and Frances Morrison Massagee and was a re tired administrative secretary with Davie County Hospital. She had also worked at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury for a while and had been with Hanes Hosiery. She had seved in the U.S. Air Force where she was in communications wd flight service. Mn. Nad en joyed reading, cooking and gar dening. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Chuich. Her husband, WiUiam Frankliii"Bill" Nail preceded her in death on May 1,1996. Surviving: a devoted nephew. Gene Smith and wife DeWilla of ' Mocksville; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. y Roby Austin Potts Mr. Roby Austin Potts, 77, of Stony Point, died Friday, Match 14,2003 at Iiedell Memorial Hos pital, Siatesville. Born March 15, 1925 inThomasville, he was the son of the late Charles and Bessie Brown Potts. He attended Davie County schools and was employed by Msy Way Catering as a truck driver, and was a minister. He was preceded in death by his wife, losie Louise Harris Potts on Aug. 6, 1994, his brother,' David Potts, and 2 sisters, Stella York and Delia Johnson.Survivors: 2 sons, Johnny A. Potts of Millers Creek, and JerryWayne Potts of Statesville; 4 daughters. Betty Jo Riser of Statesville. Becky Hoover of Taylotsville. and Diane P. Owensand Pe^ Jean Hanna, both of Mocksville; a brother. Junie Potts of Mocksville: 4 sisters, Mary Iie- iMd, Rosa Lee Hendricks, Annie Bellc Wishon and Janet fioger, aJl of Mocksville; 12 grandchildren; and II great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. March 18 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with-the Revs. Ray Isom snd Dean Rector officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemeteiy. Memorials: HoUness House ofPrayer. 1609 Thomridge Drive Newton, 28658. / Mary Sharpe Shumaker eu ""7 SharpeShumaker, 82, of Mocksville,died Saturday, March 15.2003 at' Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. She was bom'Sept. 13, 1920 in bedell County and was the daughter of the late Walter Qeve- land and Mary Elizabeth Rappe Sharpe. She was preceded in death byher husband, Thomas Shumaker. a son. Bobby Shumaker. a sistCT, Vuginia Cashion and a brother, Leon Sharpe. Survivors: 4 children. PatMarshall of Winston-Salem. Deanna Dillord of Advance, Sieve Shumaker of Mocksville and Charlotte Powell and husband jMton of Lexington; a brother, Tnomas Sharpe of Statesville; 5 ®™dchildren; 8 gieat-grandchil,dren; and 1 great-great-grand-'~ child. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Davin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel, Mooresville. Burial fol lowed in the Rocky Mount UnitedMethodist Church Cemetery, Memorials: Freedom Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1242. Lexing- lon, 27293. Fiances Flynt Taylor J Mrs. Frances Flynt Taylor, 70 Saturday. March15.2003, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom March 19,1932,in Forsyth County to Walter Gray^d Dora Ann Krause Flynt. Mis. Taylor was a former member of Muierat Springs Baptist Church Md was preceded in death by herhusband, frvin Matthew TayIor;a sister. Sarah Rice; and by 7 broth ers, Bud. BiU, Jim. Harry. Charlie, Frank and Percy Flynt. Surviving; a daughter, Jan Tucker and husband George of Advance; a son, Gary Taylor of King; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters,Rachel Myers of Winston-Salem,' Betty Seism, of Easley, S.C, and • Lucille Hensley of Tomball i Texas. Funeral services were held at2 p.m. Monday, March 17 at . Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek • aa^l, with the Rev. Jerry Webb 1 officiating. BuriaJfoUowed in Red "Bank Baptist aurch cemetery. Menrorials: Hillsdale UnitedMethodist Mission Fund. 5228 ;H.S. 158. Advance; or to the Kate 1 B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 | Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. [• n *1 .«J Qo (r~ 0 Bavlfi County Public UbTify Mocksville, NO N~> 0 c * DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, March 27,2003 ; t .t y I Wanda Burton Harkey Mrs. Wanda Burton Harkey, 60, of Cleveland, N.C. died early Friday morning, March 21,2003 at her home. The funeral service was at 2 pjn. Sunday, March 23 in Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Harold Eisner officiating. Burial was in the Qeveland Town Cem etery. Memorials: Rowan Home Health/Hospice, 825 A.W. Hen derson St., Salisbury, 28144; theAmerican Cancer Society. 1900 S. Hawthonte Road, Winston-Saiem, 27103; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Harkey was born in Davie County, Juiy 29. 1942, to Sadie Cope Burton of Mocksviile and the late J.W. Button and was a retired retail grocery clert She enjoyed garriening and working in her yard, reading, and spending rime with her children and grand children. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Harkey on April 16, 1993, and a giand- son. Jameson Harkey. Surviving: 2 daughters, Stacy Harkey Kepley and husbaitd Ja son of Salisbury and Kristina Harkey Sweny and husband Jeff of Cleveland; a son, Jeffrey Harkey of Salisbury; 5 grandchil dren; and a sister, Brenda Roberson of Fork Church. / Loman Dewey Jordan J Mr. Loman Dewey Jordan. 83. of Gladstone Road, Cooieemee,; died Sunday, March 23,2003, at ( Heffner Regional VA Medical center in Salisbury. { The funeral service was held at 2 p Jti. Wedrtesday, March 26 at Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. Buriai ws at Legion Memoriai Park.T Memorials: Victory Baptist, P.O. Box 686. Cooieemee. Mr. Jordan was bom July 26, 1919. in Davie County to the iate Geoige Dewey and Jetrie Messiek Jordan and was retired from Hoecst-Celanese. He had worked for Burlington Mills for 33 years, was a lifetime member of DAV and VFW, was a recipient of the Purple Heart, serving in the U.S. Army during World War B, and a charter member of Victory Bap tist Church.He was preceded in death by a grandchild. Chris Jordan, and 2 sisters, Ruth Jordan Pierce and Katherine Jordan KeUy. Survivors: his wife, Blanche Smith Jordan of the home; 5 chil dren, David (Linda) Jordan of Mocksviile, Johnny Jordan of Cooieemee and Joe (Monica) Jor dan, Mrs. Tony (Joyce) Wagner, all of Mocksviile, and Mrs, Donnie (Kathy) Tailey of Woodleaf; 8 grandchildren; 7great-grandchildren; 2 brothers. George Jordan of Cooieemee and Kenny Jordan of Mocksviile; and a sister, Frances Brooks ofTampa. Fla. J Joseph Kemp Mr. Joseph Kemp. 77, formerly of Mock Place, MocksviUe, died Tiiesday, March 25,2003 in Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie, Advance, He is survived by a sister, Betty Qement, and a brother, Wil liam Kemp, both of Mocksviile. Graham Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Sonya Dianne Lee v/ Mrs. Sonya Dianne McDaniel Lee, 49, of Baltimore, Md., for- . merly of MocksviUe, died Satur day. March 22 at John Hopkins Bay View (Jampus after a lengthy iUness. Bom in Davie County on Dec, ' 12,1954, she was the daughter of the late John N. McDaniel Sr. and : Mary Whitaker McDaniel, who survives. She was a hairdresser and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Survivors: 2 daughters, Angie Dishman of Statesville, and Ashley Lee of Mocksviile; 2 brothers, John M, (Linda) . ° McDaniel Jr., Randy (Roxanne) •' McDaniel. and a sister. Grace n : (Robert) Hilton, all of Mocksviile; and 2 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Tuesday. March 25 at 3 p.m. in the Oak Grave United Methodist . Church Cemetery, with the Rev, I Jimmy Lancaster officiating. V. 6— Oavie County Public Library Mocksviile, Nc Vn 0 n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 27,2003 Vl V V T --Si Tippie Andrew Lefler Mr. Tippie Andrew "Tip" LeHer. 79. oX Park Avenue. Mocksville. died early Saturdaymorning. March 22.2003. at his ^ home. ] Mr. Lefler was bom May 31. 1923. in Davie County. He served in the U.S. Army during World j. War U. from 1944 to 1946. On Dec. 23.1940. he married Elia- ibethFtye. He was self-employed until 1978. when he went to work for Salem National Lease, where j he worked until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the . Mocksville Masonic Lodge 134 ,since 1963. was a 28-year veteran, 1 of the Mocksville Volunteer Fire. ; Department and a sworn officer of: , the Davie County Sheriffs De-.i partment. also since 1963. 1 He was preceded in death by . ( his mother. Lacy Lefler; and a j brother. Richard P. "Buck" Lefler. I, Surviving, in addition to his S. wife: a daughter and son-in-law. T( Annette and Fatris Kirkland of of Grand Ridge. Fla.; 2 granddaugh- gn ters; and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday. March 24. in the Eaton Furieral Hottie Ch^l with Charlie Whaley officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites was in Rose Cemetery. MiU- lary graveside rites will be con ducted by the 11th District Memo rial Honor Guard. Memorials: a charity of the., donor's choice. gtt Edwin Patterson Jr. A memorial service for Edwin Patterson Jr. will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. March 30, at the Sulphur Springs United Method ist Church, officiated by the Revs. Billy Towery and Nick Elliott. Mr. Patterson-was born in Shelby on Feb. 26,194S to the late Edwin and Emily Buice Patterson and was a sales representative for Denniston Co. He was a graduate of Gaston College and a member of Shelby Masonic Lodge, York Rite, and Oasis Shrine Temple. He was a member of the First Pres byterian Church in Dallas and had served as chair of the Cleveland County Sanitary Disrict Board. Survivors: his wife. Phyllis Patterson of Lillington; 2 daugh ters. Dana Crabbendam and Emmie Patterson, both of. Gastonia: a son, John Robert (Chris) Patterson of Mount Holly; 2 granddaughters; a sister. Anita (Wayne) Long of Mocksville; a niece; an aunt; step-grandmother. Mable Byers of Grdfhey, S.C.; and his former wife and mother of his children. Nancy Patterson of 'Gastonia. Memorials: Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church /BerniceM-SetUemyer ^ Mis. BemiceSetUemyer.72.ofY^I^Ue^ died Friday. Mi>«h 21. 20W. « the Palliative Care Center Forsyth Medical Center.She was bom Match 4.193 . m Yadkin County to John Hemyand Grade Mae Shore My ers. She was a 1957 registered-nutsegraduateoftheLoranceMtoolot Csing in Mooresville and worked as a scrub nurse tn ther^ratingroomatLulaCot^riHoots Memorial Ho^ttd. ing Dr. Hughes and Dr. Hall. Stoleft Hoots Memorial and worked asanRNfortheVAHospi^.rf-tiring from the VAHospitd t Salisbury. Sheand assisting the people tn her community and assisted th^ «making appointments and provid- and hospital. She attended Bread of Life Baptist Church. !She was preceded in d^^hor parents; a sister. Melba!^ Mvm-and 3 brothers. Sheman?ay1i««. Wayne D««^Myers Myers Uflin end .artdlr..«idGra«M« McO«. , I all of Yadklnville; a bwther. . Donald Gray My«" " ;Yadklnville; and meces and neplf , ^The funeral service wm at 3 i p.m. Sunday. Match M Family ^eYadklnville. eonduc^ by we Rev. Bruce Lunday. Burid fol-iowed at ttonets Creek BaptUt i 1 ">• <3— ■o Davie County Public Library MooksvHIe, NG »o I DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 27,2003 ^ / ■J 1) t I <r- Kenneth Larry Sheek Sr. Mr. Kenneth Lairy Sheek Sr.^65, of Pfefhown. died Wednesday,March 19.2003, at Forsyth Medi cal Center. He was bom May 28,1937, in Forsyth County to the late GctiellRoosevelt She^ Sr. and Eva FloraCaudle Sheek. Mr. Sheek was re tired from the railroad and was ametnber of GWRRA Cha]iter B- 2. He was a member of Mineral Spiings Baptist Church, the Chancel Choir and The Group."Mr. Sheek was preceded in death by a brother, G.R. Sheek Jr., and 2 sisters, Boise Brown and Wilma Reew. Surviving: his wife of the home, Wanda Hardle Sheek: ason, K.L. Sheek Jr. and wife Amyof Wlnston-Salem; a daughter, Cindi Maidens-Thompson and husband Lance of Manassas, Va.; !3 grandsons; 5 sisters, BeraiceHayes of Crumpler, Romalne An- Igel of Providence, Reba Welch I and husband Gene of Winston- iSalem, Kay Ihylor and husband I^ Gary ofAdvonce and Cathy Boyd | of ToboccovUle; a brother, Phil ' Sheek'and wife Debbie of RuralHalk a host of nieces and n^h- . ews; and many friends.The frmer^ serdce was at 2 ' pan. Saturday, March 22 at Min eral Springs Baptist Church by Dr.James A. "Gus" Thomas and Dr. ■ Cecil Cave. Burial followed ot.^ Forsyth Memorial Park.Memorials: Mineral Springs Baptist. 3733 Ogbutn Ave., Win- ston-Salem, 27105jor Cancer Services Jnc.,3173 Maplewood Ave., Winston-Salem. 27103. / Elizabeth G. Steelman i Mrs. Elizabeth GilleanSteelman of Lone Hickory, whowould have been 86 Monday,died Saturday, March 22.2003, at her home. Mrs. Steelman was bornMarch 24,1917, in Rowan County to Clarence McLeod and Callie Rose Adkins Gillean. Mrs.Steelman was.a 1936 graduate ofHarmony High School and was etnployed as a nurse's aide at LulaConrad HtMts Memorial Hospital when it began operation. She wasthe owner and operator ofFbotville Fabric and Basket Shopin Lone Hickoiy and was best known for her big smile, whichshe had for everyone. Mrs. • Steelman was a seamstress and member ofSondy Spiings Baptist ^Church, where she had serv^ as 'a Sunday school teacher and a i member of the WMU. Surviving; her husband of 64 plus years, Daniel Boone Steelman of the home; 3 children. Jimmy (Dorothy) Steelman ofHarmony, Aileen Steelman of thehome aitd Jackie (Gail) Steelman ofLotte Hickoiy; 4grandchildren::6 great-giaiukhildren; and a sis-;ter. Geti (Ray) Jordan of Cool- The funeral service was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,March 25, at Sandy Springs Baptist Church by the Rev. David Kiser. Burial followed in the church cemetety. Memorials: Mission Fund ofSandy Springs Baptist, 2930Sandy Springs Church Road, Har mony, 28634. Davie tounly PuUicMocksvHIe, K) o I tTi \ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, April 3,2003 y Charles Anderson Jr. Mr. Charles Anderson Jr.. 72, of Pine Sneel, Mocksville, died Friday, March 28 at his home. He was the son of the late Charles Anderson Sr. and Alice Hudson Anderson. He was a member of Shfloh Baptist Church, and was a veteiaii of the Korean War. Funeral services were Tues day, April 1, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. The Rev. Thomas White officiated. Burial followed in National Cemetery in Salisbury. Survivors: his wife.Dorothy J. Anderson of the home; 3 sons, Jimmy Dalton and Greg (Monica) Anderson of Winston-Salem, Russell Anderson of Gastonia; 3 daughters, Sharon Anderson and Tirena Anderson of Winston-Sa lem, and Avis Anderson of Clemmons; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-gtandcfaildien; a great-great grandchild; 2 sisters, Christine A. Johnson and Ethel Wilson of Mocksville. 7 Helen Jean Chapel Helen Jean (aiapel, 85, of Ad- 26,2M3,attheKateB.Reynolds :Hospice Home. She was the wife of the late Owl A. Chapel, a native of Jacfc-»n, Mich., and a member of the ^ Methodistpurch. She had been aVoIunteer for Samaritan Ministries and Meals on Wheels.Survivors: a daughter, Jean ore and husband Jim of Ad vice: a son, BUI Chapel and wife .Sharon of Qio, Mich.; 2 grand sons; 2 granddaughters; and 3 • great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Kbavilie United Methodist Church in Advance. MemoriaU; Kate B.ReynoldsHospice Home orEIbavilie Methodist Church. y Mary Ridings Doub Mrs. Mary Brock Ridings Doub, 84. of Pfafftown, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Doub was bora June 27, 1918, to Waller Alexander and Nora Blouse Griffin Ridings. She lived all of her life in Foisyth County and was a member of Doub's United Methodist Chuich. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janice Doub Rumfoid; and her husband,Walter Austin Doub Sr. Surviving: hercluldren. Gtady E. Doub and wife Helen and Waiter A. Doub Jr. and wife Ber tha, all of Pfafftown, Oianne Douband Betty Jane Doub of East Bend, and Kimberly D. Schweit and husband Dan of Mocfcsvilje; 2 sisters, Louise Motsinger and Kathleen Frye of LewisvUle; a brother. Troy Ridings of Lewisvilte; a half brother. Jack Ridings of Lewisville; 9 gtand- chUdren; lOgreat-grandehUdten;and a slepgrandson. The fiineral service.conducted by the Rev. Charles Sparks, was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at pub's United Methodist Church in Pfafftowa3urial was in the church cemeleiy. Memorials: Doub's Methodist Cemetery Fund, 4565 Wenlok Lane, Pfafftown, 2704O. J Ellen King Flowers Mrs. Ellen King Rowers, 83, formerly of Murphy Road, MocksvilJe, died Jate Wednesday afternoon, March 26,2003 at Au- tunm Care of Mocksville, where four years The fiueral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Blaise Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Sellers, pastor oflici- . attng. Burial was in the church I cemetery. Memorials: Blaise Baptist, 136 ! Blaise Church Road, Mocksville. 'Mrs. Rowers was bora in . Odessa,Junel6,1919,totheIate ' Milas and Dora aaik King and "was a retired elementaiy school teacher. She attended Mars Hill College and later graduated from Western Carolina College. She had taught many years in the pub lic schools of IredeU County and in Clemmons. She was a member of the NEA and the N.C. Stale Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Rowers was a member oftheBlaise Baptist Church, where she sang in the church choir. She was preceded in death by . her husband, the Rev. H J>. Row ers Jr., and a brother, Mailen King. Surviving:2 sons, Eddie Row ers and wife Janet ofHillshofough and Charles Rowers and wife Nancy of Hickoiy: 4 giandchil- dien; a sister, Inez Rumer, and a brother, Sanford King, both of Leicester. i 0 1 5- % «- Oavift County Public Ubrsiy Mocksville, NO Q \ > i y Tommy Lee London The Rev. Dr. Tommy Lee Lon don. 7S. of Danville, Va., died at 12;4S aan. Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the Kale B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. A native of Stacey, he was a son of the hue Rev. }. Troy and Mabel Faulkner London. He had been a pastor for S3 years, serv ing five churches. The lass three were Piedmont Baptist Church in Reidsville, Fellowship Baptist Church in Danville, Va., for 23 years, and Faith Baptist Church in Leashurg, for 10 years. He at tended Piedmont Bible College in Winston-Salem and received a doctorate degree from the Ameri can Bible School in 1976. Lon don served as a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol from 1967-1980. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Jack and James London. Surviving: his wife, Beulah Jacobs London of the home; a son, .Mark London and wife Sherry of Advance; a daughter, Brenda L. Hall and husband Roger of Ad vance; 2 brothers, the Rev. Dr. Warren London of Seagrove and Lowell London of Graham; a sis ter, Mildred Dalton of Burlington; and 3 grandchildren. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 pan, Monday, Match 31. at Citty ^netal Home Chapel in Reidsville, with the Rev. Gilmorc Hundley and Dr. S.L. Greeson ofnciating. Burial fol- , lowed in Evergreen Memory Ga^ dens. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 3,2003 y Grace Poole Longworth Mrs. Grace Poole Longworth, 9S, of Advance, died Tuesday, March 23, 2003, at the Davie County Hospital. She was bom June 17, 1907, in Montgomery County » Tho mas F. and Emma Sills Poole. Mrs. Longworth was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church In Winston-Salem and was formerly employed with Arden Farms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Elmer Longworth; 2 sons, Jimmy and Ray G. Longworth; and 2 sisters. Surviving: 4 children, Norma Jean Dunn (Hubert), Elmer Lee Longworth, Donnie Longworth (Bonnie) and Richard 'Tick* , Longworth (Kaye), all of Ad vance; 16 gmndchildren; 23 great- r grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; a special daughter-in- law, Lyndal Longworth; and nu merous nieces and nephews. A lUneral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Hayworth-Mlller Kinderton Chapel, with the Rev. Joel K.- Boyles and Tim Dunn oniciating. Burial followed at Westlawn Gar dens of Memoty. Memorials: Hospice of Davie County, P.O. Box 848, Mocks- ville. /Kathy Young Robertson ^ Mrs. Kathy Young Robertson, 37, of Lakewood Drive, Mocks- ville, died TUesday, March 23. 2003, at her home. The funeral service was at 2 pan. Friday, March 28 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Pastor James Ward officiating. Burial was at Rose Cemetery. Memorials: Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church Building Fund, c/o Patricia Ward, 181 Manley Road, Mocksville; or Hospice of Davie, P.O. Box 848, Modcsville. Mrs. Robertson was bom March 21,1946, in Cooleemee to Katheryn Kerley Young of Mocksville and the late Wayne C. Young and had been employed with Coach Candle Factoty and had worked with Crown Wood Products aiul Belts Inc. She was a member of Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church, where she was music director and prayer warrior. She enjoyed music, especially singing, bird-watching and shop ping. Her favorite pastime was being with her family. Survivors: her husband, Gary Robertson of the home, a sister, Regina Olivia Young (Calvin) Cline of Mocksville; 4 brothers, Kerley (Joy) Young of Winston- Salem. Jan Young, Steven Young and Kim (Sheila) Young, all of Mocksville; and several- nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary Frances Rowe Mary Frances Rowe, 60, of Lexington, died Sunday, March 30,2003 at Lexington Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Carolina House Assisted Living in Lexing ton, formerly of Midway. She was bom Feb. 28,1943, in Greenville, S.C.,to the late Jason F. and Edith Leonard Rowe. Ms. Rowe was graduated in the class of 1963 finm (Jriffith High School in Win ston-Salem. She worked for 31 years in pattern care at Lexington , Memorial Hospital, and volun- *teered there for several years af- | ter retiiement. Site volunteered for many years with tite Midway Vbl- unteer Fire and Rescue Depan- ment and the Davidson Mescal Ministries Clinic. She was a life- : long member of Hopewell Moravian Church. Survivors: brothers, David'F. | Rowe of CHemmons and Roy L. ; Rowe of Winston-Salem; and a ; sister, Phyllis R. Mecham of : Mocksville. iA graveside service was held |at Linwood United Methodist | Church Cemetery Wednesday, i April 2 at 3 pan. with the Rev. R. | JeffCarterofHopewell Moravian j Church officiating. Pallbearers , were her niece, Stacy Rowe , VemerofGastoniaandherneph- ews, Bradley L. Mecham of ' Chapel HilLJ. Wesley Mecham of - Thomasville, Matthew G. ^ Mecham of Mocksville, R. Len ']■ Rowe of Cramertoir, Charles J. • Rowe and David F. Rowe Jr. of Advance and Mickey W. Rowe of iElk Creek, Va. I IMemorials: Davidson Medical | Ministries Clinic, P.O. Box 384, \ Lexington,^7293. David County Public Ubrajy Mocksville, NC u . DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 3,2003 Richard Clay SinkJ Mr-Richard Qay Sink, 60. of. ihe Arcadia Community died Wednesday. March 26. 20O3. atWake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was bom Sept. 20i 1942. in Foisyth County to Joyce Dob- son and Robah Samuel Sink. He was a member of Reedy Cteek Baptist Chuich. Surviving: his wife. Nancy Byerly Sink of the home; 2 sons. Herman Qay and wife Cindy'of Richmond. Va.. and Marshall Samuel Sink of Clemmons; a n daughter. Angel Sink Stone and husband George Robert of Mocks-ville; 3 grandchildren; his mother- in-law. Ruby B. Byerly: 4 broth- en. Johnny Sink. Roger Sink. Jo seph Sink and Dwight Sink. The iiineral service was held at 2 pan. Friday. March 28. at Reedy Creek Baptist Oiiitch. withthe Rev. Egbert Craven officiat ing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Youth BuildingFund. 600 Reedy Creek Baptist Church Road. Lexington. 2729S. . Michael James Sizemore J Mr. Michael James Sizemore. 44. of Needmore Road. Cool- eemee. died Wednesday, Match 26. 2003. at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, The funeral service was at 6 p.m. Saturday. March 29 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jtiel Boyles officiating. Memorials: Redland Pentecos tal Church Children's Church. 137 Baltimore Road. Advance; or Davie High School Memorial Garden. 1200 Salisbury Road. Mocksville; Mr. Sizemore was bom Feb. 22.1959, in Oavie County to the late James and Julia Peacock SizettMte. Survivors: his grandmother, Lizzie Turner; a sister, Judy • (Mike) Miller.and 2 nephews, all ofMocksville. <0 <0 J Dreama Steele Spillman Mrs. Dreama Steele Spillman, 58,ofSunburst Lane.Mocksville. died Sunday. March 30. 2003 at her home. Funeral services were sched uled for Thursday. April 3 at 11 ajn. at Cooleemee First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rowan Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service, and the fam ily was to receive friends from 7- 9 p.m. Wednesday at Eaton Fu neral Home. Mocksville. Mrs. Spillman was bom Sept. 8. 1944 in Rowan County to the late Mauiten Steele Sr. and Naomi Virginia Saunders Steele and was raised by Erwin and Mary Steele. She had been a retail groceiy store clerk and operator of a small flo- mtinherhome,**SpiIlnian'sFlo- i rist." She was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Chuich. where she was a Sunday School teacher and leader of the Acteens. She enjoyed needlepoint and crochet ing. She was preceded in death by her husband. Bobby Ray Spillman. in 1997, and a brother, Mauiten Steele Jr. Survivors: 2 daughters. Cindy (Dewey) Ward of Johnson City. Tenn.. and Tammy (Bobby) Bellamy of North Myrtle Beach. S.C.; a son.Mike (Mary) Spillman of Huntersville; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters. Dianne Smith of Cool eemee and Sandy Owens of Kings Mountain; 3 brothers.Tom Steele of Akron. Ohio. Brad Steele and Ed Steele, both of Salisbury; a special aunt and close friends, Dot Archer, Faye Brown, Sally Jacobs, David and Linda Jordan, all of Cooleemee. J Charles D-WoITord » Charles D.Woffbrd,68,ofFort Walton. Fla., died Tiiesday. March 23.2003. He was bom in Cooleemee on May 6, 1934 to the late (Charles and Maude B. Wbffbrd. A gradu ate of Cooleemee High School, heentered the Air Force and served more chmi 20 years. Survivors: his wife, Myra; a son, Robert; 2 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Nell W. Braxton of Morehead City; and Peggy W. Hellard and Betty Sue Woflbid, both of Cooleemee. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 29 in Fon Walton. Memorials: Cooleemee His- torical Association, Box 667, Cooleemee. <r- . -a Mocksville, n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, April 10.2003 ! Mary Messick Adams Mn. Mary Messick Adams. 84. of .Mock Place. Nonh Main Sireei. Mocksvillc. died Wednesday, April 2.2003 ai her residence. Funeral services were Friday, April 4 m 2 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church. Coolcemce. with the Rev. Shelby Harbour orficiatitig. Burial was in Rowari Memorial Park. Memorials: Victory Baptist Church. PO Boa 686. Cooleemee; Mrs. Adams was bom April 24. 1918 in Davie County to the late Claude and Dora Dwiggiiu Messick and was retired from Cooe Mills and had formerly worked a: Erwin Mills. She was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and cooking. Survivors: a daughter. Oaudia A. (Jerry) Pope of Conover; 3 grandchildren: 6 great-giandchil- dren; 3 sisters. Sadie Jordan, Ruby ' Hellard. both of Mocksvillc. Gilda Chaffin of Durham: a brother, Clatide M. Messick of StatesviUe: and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister. Bihel Hellard. and a brother. Albert Messick. Donald Gray Boger Sr. Mr. Donald Gray Boger Sr.. 67. of Winston-Salem died Tuesday. April 1, 2003. at the Kate 3. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was bom July 23, 1935, in Forsyih County to John Duke and Lucille Gruhbs Boger. Mr. Boger was a member of Pinedale Chris tian Church. Surviving; his wife. Shirley Jor dan Boger: 3 children, Donald Gray Boger Jr. and wifolBarbaia. Keith Boger and wife Lisa tutd Elaine Young ttnd husband Craig. all of Winston-Salem: his motherofWin ston-Salem; 2 slepchlltlren. David R, Richardson and wife Sarah of Advance and Dawn R. Edworthy and husband Don of Winston-Sa lem; 7 grandchildren; and a brother. Bobby Bogerandwife Elizabeth of Wallburg. The funeral service was at2 pan. Thtirstlay, April 3 at Pinedale Chris tian Church with the Revs. Bill McKetlzie and Bob McCaskill of ficiating. Burial followed at Parklawn Memorial Ganlens. Memorials: Pinedale Christian Building Fund, 3395 Peieis Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27127: or Hospice/PolUalive CareCenler, I lOO-C S. Straifotd Road, Winston- Salem. 27103. I Otis Franklin Canupp V The Rev. Otis Franklin CanuR) of Edgewood Circle. Cooleemee, died Tuesday, April 1. 2003 at Rowim Regional Medico] Center in Salisbury after about two years and seriously ill JJkm for the past few months. Canupp was John A. and Bessie Foster Canupp in Davie County. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Ihe US5 Spangler. He worked for Cooleemee Cotton MiJIs/Erwin Mills/Burlington In dustries for more than 40 years. He retired from IngersoU-Rand Corp. in 1930. He isaretired minister, and had pastoied at Woodleaf Baptist Church and Eastside Baptist Church. Sallsbtiry. He was serving as chair of tha.board of deacons at Edgewood Baptist Church where he has held his membeiship for more than SO years. Survivors: bis wife, lona Blalock Canupp ofAutumn Care in Mocksville; children, Martene Benson ofLittle River. S.C., Gerald "Sharp" (Libby) (2inupp and Linda Lou Martin, both of Woodleaf. Mona Jo Griffin of Cooleemee: 15 grandchildren: 15 great-grandchil dren: 2 brothers. Norman Canupp ofSalisbury andJohn H. Canupp of Ml. Ullai 2 sisiera. Margie Payne of Kannapolis and Allie McKenzie of New Jersey. n Funeral services were Thurstlay. April 10 at Edgewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Shore ofTtciating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park. Cooleemee. MemoriaJs: Home Health Care of Davie County, PO box 848. Mocksville; or toAlzbeimers Asso ciation Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, 28215-3220. /Margaret F. Cornatzer Maigaiet Freeman Comalzer of Huntsville. Ala., died March 30, 2003. her 57ih wedding anniver sary, at Huntsville Hospital. She was bom July 6. 1923 in LuGrange.Ga. daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Thomas Nonnaii Freeman. She was a graduate of the Univer sity ofNorth tTaroIinaat Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in ztiology and hod worked at the univeisity. and at Wake Forest University Bow man Gray Medical School. She oitd her husband. W.E. Cornatzer. PhD.. : M.D., lived in Grand Forks. N.D. for 39 years where he worked at the • University of North Dakota Medi cal School. She was a member of . Whilesbuiy Baptist Church, Hunts ville, North Dakota Dames Club, the PEO Sisterhood Chapters AJ6£ 1 for 50 years, was active in art as sociations and a Daughter of the American Revolution. Survivors; berhusband.Dr. WU- liam E. Cornatzer: 2 sisters, Julia Sipes and Elizabeth Hunter; a brother, Lorimer B. Freeman of At lanta. Ga.; children, Dr. Nancy C. Turner and husband Dr. ion Tumer of Hurttsvillc; and Dr. W.E, Cornatzer Jr. and wife Dona Cornatzer of Bismarck. N.D.: 7 grandchildren: and a great-grand daughter. She was pieceded in death by a brother. Dr. Thomas Norman Free man and sister. Dr. Bemice Fieeman of LaGranga, Ga. The funeral service was at 2p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Whilesbuiy Baptist Center Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Jackson and the Rev. Emerson Lyle officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials: Whitesbutg Baptist library/Seekers SSCIass. Davii Coun^ Public Libraiy MocksvHIe, NC K7 0 o 1 <3 • DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, AprU 10,2003 j Jack Philmore Cothran ^ Mr. Jade Philmore Cdthnin. 79, of In and Out Lane. Advance, died Saturday, April S. 2003. at Forsyth Medical Center. Bom in Wiltces County on March 8, 1924, he was the son of the tale John Andrew and Clementine Cothran. Mr. Cothran worked for Rex's Upholstery Shop and Repair. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War 11 and was a mem her of I Am Bible Church in Rural Hall. Surviving: 4 sons, Terry Lee Cothran of Dale City, Va., Allen B. Cothran and (Beatrice) of Winston- Salem, Michael Dean Cothran of Advance and John A. Cothran of Walnut Cove: 3 daughten, Vivian Ann Gardner (Johnny) of Walnut Cove, Gwendolyn Gay Doby (Charles) of Advance and Jaci{ueiine Sue Cothran of Rural Hall; 2 sisters, Dorothy Mishaud of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Bertie Tilley of Winstoo-Solem: 9 grand children: 2 great-grandchildren; and a close friend, John Oinlon of Dale City, Va. He was preceded in death by hiswife, Mary Jane Harp Cbthian, 4 brothers, John, Loiuiie, Jarvis and Howard Cothran, and 3 sisters, Isabell Sykes, Maggie Sebastian and Martha Cothran. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.ro. at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Jim Talley ofHciating. Burial foilowcf in the Pork Lawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Sa- I lem. J John A. Crowley Mr. John A. Crowley, 74, of Haiwville, S.C.. died Thursday, April 3,2003 at Carolina Pines Re gional Medical C^ter. Funeral services were held at 2p.m. Sunday, April 6 at MiUetwRiv- ers-CauIder Funeral Home CJiapelin Chesterireld, S.C. Burial was in Patrick Cemetery. Mr. Clowley was bom in Ches-leifield County, a son of thy late Fencless Mormon and MinitidBoaa Crowley. He was a retired truck driver and was preceded in death by2 brothers, Hildreth Crowley and Jesse Lee Ciowley. Survivors: a son. John David(Kim) Crowley of Mocfcsville- 3 giandchiJdren; 2 brothers, KennethT. Crowley of Ladson. S.C and J C Crowley ofCamden. S.C.; 3 sisters, Evelyn C. McLain of Patrick, S.C,Janie C. Young of Camden and "tnulra C. Oenshaw of Hartsville. J Mary Evelyn Ferebee Mrs. Mary Evelyn Safely Ferebee, 76, of Meadowbrook Ter- - race, formerly of Angell Road, Mocksviile, died Thursday, April 3, at Meadowbrook Terrace. Bom in Davie County Nov. 11. 1926, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mamie Campbell Safely. ShewasamemberofEatons Baptist Church and hod worked at Monleigh Garment Co. Her husband, John Monroe Ferebee, preceded her in death Get 2,2002. Survivors: a son and daughter- in-law, John Frank and Joyce Ferebee of Mocksviile; a grandson; 2 brothers, Clarence Safely of Cali fornia and Carl Safely of Clemmons; and 3 great-grandchil dren. The funeral service was con- dticted at 2 pan. Sunday, April 6, at Eatons Bapto Church with the Rev, David Gilreath officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Jeff, Gregg, (3iris and Lee Safely, Mark Moser and Rod Barnes. Memorials: Eatons Baptist, 49S Eatons Church Road, Mocksviile. /Lillian Sheek Hatiser Mrs. Lillian Sheek Hauser, 90, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. Mrs. Hauser was bom in Davie ! County, Sept. 12, 1912, to the late • John Daniel and Maggie Griffith Sheek. She was married to Robert Reid Hauser, who preceded her in I death Jan. 26, 1978. Mrs. Hauser < was a lifelong member of Yadkin • Valley Baptist Church, which she i attended until her health failed. | Surviving: 2 daughters, Frances ' Boyer and husband, Norris of-Ad- ; vance and Dorothy Breedlove and husband Paul of Winston-Salem: a ' son. Dr. John R. Hauser of Raleigh; 7 grandchildren; 6 gieat-giandchil- dren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Sheek Barefoot, of Castle Haynes. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Thuisday, April 3 at Yadkin Valley Baptist (^rch with the Revs. Ronnie Craddock and iMichael Waters officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Yadkin Valley Building Fund, 1324 Yadkin Valley Road, Advance. sA V, I 3- MocksvHIa./ ^>0 C y ' s DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday. April 10.20O3 , Stella Harrison Hutchins Mrs. Stella Hanison Huichiiu, 93. died Tuesday, April 1,2003. at' her home. Mrs. Hutchins was bom June 9, 1909. ia Suny County to Oscar and Lucinda Flinchum Harrison, She was a charrer member and the old est member of Pinedale Christian Chutch. .V(rs, Hutchins was predeceased by an infant son. Roger her hus band. Howard Monroe Hutchins; and a brother. Howard Harrison. Survivors: a son. Calvin Hutchins and wife Susan of Win- ston-Salem; a grandson; and a brother, Paul Harrison of Mocks- ville. The funeral service was held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Chapel with the Revs, Bi«> McCaskill and Jeff Carter officiating. Burial fol- loived at Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials; Pinedale Christian Church or HopeweJI Moravian Church. Ernest W. Livengood / Mr. Ernest Wehstcr (Chunk) Livengood Jr.. 75. formerly of Wit- liams Road. Advance, died late Sat urday night at Meodowbrook Ter- race of Oavie. been a resident for vices were at 2 Chapel with the Revs. Aaron Caner and Ed Carter officiating. Burial was in the Fotk Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Baileys Chapel , United Methodist Church. Baileys Chapel Road. Advance; or Forsyth Hospice/Palliative Care. IIOO-CS. Stratford Rd.. Winslon-Salem 27103. Mr. Livengood was born in DavieCounty on March 8.1928.10 the late Ernest Webster Livengood Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Myers Livengood. and hod been a fanner all of his life. He was a member of the Baileys <3hapel United Method ist Church. He was preceded In death by his wife. Edith Isgeit Livengood. in 1992: a daughter. Wanda Liven good; 3 sisters, Pauline Walser. Earline Gruhhs and Zadle Mae Long; and 2 brothers. James and Cilmer Livengood. Surviving: 2 .sons. Gerry "Chunk" (Donna) Livengood and Dennis (Debbie) Livengood. all of Advance; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 4 sisters. LaVelle (Homer) Hendria of Mocksville. Mary Ruih (Harvey) Snider of Churchland. Sylviu Rue (Jack) Smith of Reeds and Veil (Roger) Jones, also of Churchland; 4 broth ers. Henry Livengood of Advance. Hobcrt (Nannie Sue) Livengood of Yudkin College. Maynard (Junie) Livengood of Tyro and Frank (Edna) Livengood of Mocksville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. ^Norman Lee Johnson Mr. Noftnan Lee Johnson. 70. of Mocksville. died Tuesday. April I, 2003 following a period of declin ing health. Survivors: his wife. Ruth Racket Johson of the home; 2 daughters. Deardria (Many) Watkins ofWiikesboro. and Nadine (Phillip) Blockwell of Mocksville; a son. Wesley Johnson of Mocks ville: 2si$tcrs. Dessic Williams and Earlene Wafford of Indianapolis. Ind.; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sun day. April 6 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. Elders Ernest Ijames and Raymond Robinson officiated, and burial followed in Clement Grove Chumh Ccmeteiy. Memorials; Clement Grove Building Fund, 635 Wiikesboro St., MocksviHe. Janet Patricia Marshall Janei Pathcta "Pat** Shumaker Marshal]. 63, formerly of Stoney Laxie. Mocksville. died Monday. March 31. 2D03 at N.C. Baptist Hospital in W*iAsioavSalem. Bom on Dec. 23.1939 u) Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Mary Estelle Sharpe Shumaker. Mrs. Marshall was a graduate of Southwest High School. Lewtsville. She was a bomemaker. Mrs. Mars ball was preceded In death by a brother. Bobby Shumaker. Survivors; her children. Jan Ellington and husband David of ReidsviUe. Jimmy Marshall of Hope Mills, and Dawn Mitchell and husband Calvin ofWinsion-Salem; a brother. Steve Shumaker of Mocksville: sisiecs, Deanna Dillard of Advance, and Charlotte Powell of Leaiogton: 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday. April | at Rocky Mount United Meihdoist Church. Mooresville. with the Rev. Mark Toiodziecki ofRrst Congregational Chnstian Church of ReidsviUe. of ficiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Davia County Public UbriM Modisville, NO o c « X • DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Th«od.y, April H 2003 Q=, ( y (T- Leon Arthur Milhous / Mr. Leon Arthur Milhou). the husband of the late Bizobcth Anne Fendrick Jones Milhous. of Iiino. S.C. died March 19.2003. Botn in Denmark, S.C.. he was the son of the late Arthur Leon Milhous and Ella Lou Euhanks Milhous. At an early age. he learned Morse imde and began delivering telegrams on a bicycle and rose through Western Union with a ca reer sparming more than 45 years throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. He managed the Westem Union office In Winslon- Salem for a number of years. He retired first to Tavares. Fla.. and later to Irmo. He was an outdoorsman. an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. Mr. Milhous was a former member of Centenary United Methodist Church In Wln- ston-Salem and First United Meth odist Church m Tavares and a re cent member of Union United Methodist Church. Surviving; sons Leon Arthur Milhous Jr. of Winston-Salem and Robert Edward Milhous of Colum bia; a daughter. Patricia Anne Milhous Howell of Advance; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grand children. The funeral service was held March 21. at Union United Meth odist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: Union United Meth odist Cniurch cemetery Fund. / Libby Hall Preston Mrs. Elliabeth "Libby" Hall Preston of Advance died Wednes day. April 2. 2003 at her home in Bermuda Village. She was bom May 30,1927. In Yarlkin County to the late Avalon Evan and AltaJessupHolL She was a graduate of GreensbbrD College, where she had served as a board of trustees member since 1990. In 1972 Mrs. Preston was elei^ to the Yadkin Cbunty Board of Cimty Commissioners, the first woman ever elected to public office in apor- tisan election in Yadkin County. In 1980 Mrs Preston was elected to the Yarlkin County Board of Education. She served on many governing county agency boards including the Yadkin County United Way Board of Directors. She was trustee of the Barnard Charitable Trust and a member of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years. Poddison "Pat" Wade Preston. Surviving: 2 sons, Michael Paddison Preston of Hoschton, Ga. and Andrew William Preston and wife Jane of Greensboro; 2 daugh ters. Nancy Prestoii Hudspetb of Manteo; Jane Preston Pennington and husband Ron of Elkin; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grand children; brothers and sisters. Will iam E. (Bcuy) HaJLof Mocksville. Lydia (Gene) Garland of Mt. Airy. Veltia (Roy) Ooub of East Bend, and David A. (Margie) Hall of Rockvllle. Md. The funeral service was held at 7 p.m. April 4 at Clemmons Pres byterian Church in Clemmons. Mrs. Ptestco was interred with her husband at Westem Carolina State Vetetaru Cemetery in Black Moun tain. Memorials: Qemmons Presby terian Church. PC Box 475. Clemmons. 27012; Greensboro College. 815 W. Market Sl. Greens boro. 27401: or Baptist (3iildren's Home of N.C. Inc. PC Box 338. Thomasvilte. 27361. y iVerlie Stroud Richardson Mrs. Vetlie Stroud Richardson. 99. of Elkin. died April 3.2003, at Elkin Healthcare Center. She was bom in Ircdell County May IS, 1903. to Henry Stroud and Laura Marlow Stroud. She was preceded in death by her patents; her husband. Clayton Richardson: 2 sons. Henry Webb Richardson and Clayton Clamus Richardson Jr.: a daughter. Edith Richardson; 4 brothers: and 4 sis ters. Survivors: 3 sons. LeRoy Richardson and wife Dixie of Ronda. Lester Richardson of Balti more. Md. and Weldon Richardson and wife Lucille of Jonesville: a daughter. Era Vanhoy and husband Delmar of Jonesville; a brother. Gilbert Stroud of Troutman: 2 sis ters. Ruth Jones of Mocksville and Bemice Williams of Randleman; a host of grandchildren, great-grand children and great-great-grandchil dren; and several nieces and neph- The fimeral service was at 2 pan. April 5. at Johnson Funeral Home I Chapel by the Revs. LeRoy Turner ; and Wesley Smith. Burial followed at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery in Harmony. / June Bernell SUmpson June Bernell Webb Stimpsoo. 77. died Friday. April 5. 2003. at , Wilkes Senior Village In North • Wllkesboro. She was a homemaker. Bom in Yadkin County, she was the daugh- ' ter of the late John Andrew Webb , and Annie Hobson Webb. Survivors: 5 daughters. Jean (Donnie) Vestal, Kathy (Sam) ; Keaton. Robin (Harold) Shore, all "i of Boonvllle. Suzanne Stimpson of Mocksville artd SaraAnn Stimpson ; ofYodkinville; abrother. Jack Webb of East Bend; 3 sisters. Betty (Dale) Nichols. Donna Sue Webb, both of East Bend and Syble (Leo) Whitman of Pfaffkown; 11 grand- ; children; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was pieceded in death by her husband. Bernard Ray Stimpson. The funeral was Tiiesday. April 8. at II a.m. at Boonvllle Baptist Church. Burial followed at Boon- ville Community Cemetery. Offici ating was Pastor Ken Boaz and the Rev. Jake Penley. Memorials: Boonville Commu nity Cemetery Fund c/o Boonville • Baptist Church, 201 Baptist (Siutcb Rood, Boonville, 27011. 09Vi$ County Public Libraiy Mocksville, NC r> 'i, Q DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday. April 10.2003 \ Neil Allen Tardell / Mr. Neil Allen Taidell. 66. of N.C. 801 Souih. Mocksville. died early Thnisday morning. April 3. 2003 at Davie County Hojpital af ter a short illness. fie was bom in New York on March 10.1948 to the late Jack and Betty Serin Tardell and was a fin ishing contractor. He enjoyed wood working and reading and was a graduate of Patklaiul High School. He held an associate degree in phi losophy from Davidson County Community College. He was a vet eran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving: his wife. Cynda Claridge Taidell of Mocksville: a daughter, Mischelle Vance and hus band Duke of Mocksville; 3 sons. Robert TardeU. Tony Tardell and Chris TardeU. aU of Mocksville: a granddaughter; a sister. Linda Byerly of Euless. Texas; and 3 brotheis. Richard Tartfell of N.C.. Larry TardeU of AUanta. Oa.. and Steve Tardell of California. The body was cremated and a memorial service wUl be announced later. /Luiiille B.Tllley Mrs. Lucille Bodenheimet Trlley. 81. died Monday. Match 31. 2003. at Meadowbrook Manor in Qemmons. . She was bom April 20,1921. inForsyth County to Robah E. wdAnnie Fletcher Bodenheim«. Mi^ TiUey spent aU of her life in ForsythCounty. She retired from i^plan Corp. and Diie Awning and Tent.She was preceded in death by her husband. Tommy TiUey; thrwsUters. Nina AUred. Helen Pnddy and Norma "Chobby" Kiger; 3 brothers. Charles Bodenheirner. Donald Bodenheirner and Rob^■Bodie" Bodenheirner. 2 stepbrothers. Penny Faircloth and MackFaircioth; and a stepsister. MaryAlice Grubbs.Survivors: a son. Tetty E. EUisof Mocksville; 3 grandsons; a-granddaughter, agteat-granddaugh- ter. a special niece and caregiver.Debbie Gaither of Winston-Sal^J sisters. Margaret "Dude Lambertof aemmons. Dorothy Smithennan of East Bend and Pauline Ugon ofRural Hall; and several nieces and nephews.A memorial service was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturdtiy.^nl^Sat Welcome Home Baptist Churchby the Rev. Mike Gaither. At Mrs. Medicine. _Memorials: Hospice/PalliiwveCareCenter. llOfW: S. Stratford Road. Winston-Salem. 27103. Oavia County Public Libraiy MochsvUIe, NC \ X 4- AT O O - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 17,2003 , Winnie Fay Barkiey Miss Winnie Fay BarUey, 70, formerly of SloiesvUle, died Tires- day. Ap^ 8.2003 at the NotthEast Medi^ Center in Concord. Bom Jan. 24, 1933, in Iredetl County, she was a daughter of the late Biord Berkley and Nera Woodward Berkley. She was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church end enjoyed playing the piano, often times at chutch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Biard Kermeth Berkley. Survivors include a brother. Jack Barkiey end wife Etta of Advance. A memorial service was con ducted at 7 p.m. April 9 at Westmotelend Chapel of Bunch- Johnson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Williams ofticiuting. Burial was in Oakwood Cbmetery. Memorials: Diamond Hill Baptist, 2320 H. Broad St., Statesville,'2862S. /Glenn Thomas Carter Mr. Glenn Thomas Carter, 81, of 124 Hewin Lane, Mocksville, died Friday, April 11, 2003 In Devie County HospitaL He was a native of Devie County, son ofthe late Chester and Jessie WoodrulT Carter. He was a member of St. John AME Zion Church ande US Aimy veteran of WoridWern. Survivors: his wife, Doris Bums Carter of the home: 2 sons, Oleim T. Carter end Steven Carter, both of Bronx, N.Y.; 3 grandchil dren: and one great-grond^ii^ The funeral was held Wednes day, April 16 at 8 p.m. at St, John AME Zion Church with the Rev. Anthony Freeman ofGciating, The family was to receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was to be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17 at National Cemetery in Salisbury. J Roy Clyde Church Mr. Roy Clyde Church, 77, of Statesville, died Sunday morning, April 13,2003 at the Brian Cen ter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 aaiu Wednesday, April 16 in St. Francis Catholic Church in Mocksville with Father Andrew Draper officiating. Burial was in the Chitrch Family Cemetery in North Wilkesboro at 3 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Frank Church conducting the services. Memorials: St. Francis Build ing Fund, 862 Yadkinville Rd„ Mocksville. Mr. Church was bom in Wilkes County on March 17.1926 to the late Marion and Daisy Milam Church and hod been a self em ployed salesman in new and used restaurant equipment. He had been with the Hines Lumber Co. in Chicago. He was a membw of St. Francis Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Colum bus. He served in the U.S. Navy. In the early 1950s, he started the Easy Way catering company in Chicago and in 1965 moved the business to North Wilkesboro, later to Statesville. In 1975, it was turned into Chef's Delight Restau rant Equipment. He was preceded in death by ason. Sterling Church, and a dau^- ter, Mecque Boggs. Surviving: his wife, Janet Arendarczyk Church of the home; 5 daughters, Marilyn Church of North Wilkesboro, Phyllis Stevens, Robin Reavis and Reiuia Strong, all of Statesville, ami Su san Dzoba of Lewisvilie; 12 grandchildren: 5 great-grandchil dren: 2 sisters, Nell Church Osbome and June Church Pearson, both of Noth Wilkesboro; and a brother, Millard Frank Church, also of North Wilkesboro. , Grace Royal Edwards ^ Mrs. Grace Royal Edwards, 89, of Winston-Salem, the wife of the late Dotuiie M. Edwards, died Tbesday, April 8,2003. She was bom May 13, 1913, in Yodkin County to Henry ami Pearl Mahathey Royal. Mrs. Edwards was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Edwards, and 2 sons, Mitchell Edwards and Billy Edwards. . Survivors:ason.JackEdwards and wife Madeline of Winston- Salem: 8 grandchildren: 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jim Royal of Marion, and Clarence Royal and Hubert Royal of Win ston-Salem; 4 sisters. Ruby Smith, Betty Ultey, Evelyn Wilson and Katie Royal, ail of Winston-Sa lem: and several nieces and neph ews, A graveside service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Oakiawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Richard Wallace. i .Xj i O V: •7 0avii County Public Ubra^ Mool<sville, NC - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 17,2003 1 Jonas Franklin Fisher Jr. ; ® • of/o«oa. Ot, fonnerly of: f'"®,'"''' lied FridayApnl 11.2003 in Stephens County , Memorial Hospital in Toccoa fol- ; "e«'»sdiesonofthelateE<lna : and ;onas Franklin Haher Survivors: a son, Franklin E. I a daughter. Linda' P'sher, both of Mocksvilie- 2brothers, James FisherofMt. UlJa and Samuel E, Fisher of Ariaona;2 sisters. Josephine Hamilton andMaggie Bailey, both ofStatesville; and a grandchild. An beld IApnl 16 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of I Cnihtm Funeral Home in Mocks- I i Robert L. Lashmit Mr. Robert 1, 'R.L.' Lashmit. 69, of Hardison Street in Mocks-' ' viile. died Friday, April 11. 2003 as Forsylh Medical Center after a lengthy battle several serious medi- ca! problems. Born in County on ^KTZlilSb^B late Henry and Thelma Lashmit. He was one of35 broth ers and sisters. He was also pre ceded in death by 2 sisters, Roberta Hendrix and Shirley Cray: and 2 brothers, John Lashmit and Allen Lashmit. Survivors; his wife of49 yean. Betty Smith Lashmit ofthe home: 2 daughters. Tammy Myers and husband Buddy and Teresa Nichols and husband Derrick: 2 sons, Gary and Ricky Lashmit, all of Mocksvills: 3 brothers. Harold Lashmit (Jerri) ofWinston-Solem. William Lashmit ofCourtney and Thomas Lashmit of Huntsviile; 7 sisters. Ruth Baity (Thad) of Huntsviile, Louise Groce of Huntsviile. Oooi Shore (James) of Boonvllle. Alice Pickell of Yadkinville. Frances Allen (Buddy) of Huntsviile, Ella Grey Laymon (Don) of Austin, Texas, and Jean Phillips (Thurmond) of East Bend: 9 grandchildren: 5 great-grandcblldren: numerous nieces and nephews; and friends, Ray and Pauline Murray of Albemarle, Pam and Bobby Davis of Mocksville and Kimberly Smith Davis of Lexington, Mr. Lashmit was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifelong member ofthe DisabledAmerican Veteratts. He was a carpenter and general contractor. He was a mem ber of Huntsviile Baptist Church. His funeral service was held at 3p.m.Monday.April 14.at Eaton Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Revs. Jim Gryder and Vann Harrell. Burial followed in Hunts- - ville Baptist Church Omeleiy. Memorials: Building Fund of Huntsviile Baptist, c/o Tony Bennett. 4620 Wyo Road. Yadkinville. 27055. I Lorene Elizabeth Martin Mrs. Lorene Elizabeth Ball Manin. 73. of Winston-Saiem died Thursday. April 10.2003. at Forsylh Medical Center. She was bom Nov. 10, 1929, in Forsylh County to Elson Bradshaw and Lula Jackson Coleman. Preceding her in death are two sisters. Juanita Tesh and Maty Dowd, and a close friend, Jackie Ragland. Surviving: 2 sons. Jackie Ball and wife Judy of Advance and Michael Martin and wife Teiri of Fayeiteville; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Wilford and Emory Coleman: and 3 sisters. Josephine Mock. Rachel Coleman and Sandra Weaver. A graveside service was at 11 a.m. Saturday. April 12. at Paik- lawn Memorial Gardeos by the Rev, Frank Situmaie. John Thomas Tucker ^ Mr. John Thomas "Tommy" Tucker. 71. of King, died unex pectedly, Thursday night. April 10. 2003, at J.R. Jones Medical Center in King, Mr. Tucker was bom April 5. 1932. in Iredell County to the late William McKinley and Robenna Lazenby Tucker. He was a mem ber of Woodland Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where he served as an usher and was a mem ber of the couples Sunday-school class. Survivors; his wife of40 yeari, Barbara A. Tucker of the home; a daughter. Tommye Ann Liles and husband Billy Ray of. Walkenown; 3 sons. Tony Wayne . Tucker and wife Tammy of King. John Glenn Tucker and wife Marie of Pinnacle, and Joseph McKinley Tucker and wife April of Walnut Cove; 10 grandchil dren: 2 sisters. Lucille Owen of Lewisville and Maty Church of North Wikesboro: a brother. J.W. Tucker of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13. at Wood land Baptist Church in Wituton- Salem, with the Revs. Tim Gammons and Zeno Groce ofli- ciating. Burial followed at Crestview Memorial Park in Ru ral Hail. Memorials: Woodland B^isi Building Fund, 3665 Patterson Ave.. Winston-Salem. 27105. Owii County Public Ubrary Mooksvfiie, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 24,2003 - C1 j Robert Nathan Black r The Rev, Robert Nathan Black. 48, of Advance, died Thutsday.Aprii 17,2003,at Wake Porest Utuversity Baptist .Medical Center. He was bom March 4, 1955.inCumberlandCounty Vato Walter H. and Barbara Mayo Freeman. Mr. Black attended Emmanuelle University in Hickoiy and worked as a mission ary in Jamaica and in Eastern Ken tucky. He was preceded in death by his father. WaiterH, Black Sr. and his brother. Ronald G. Black. ' Surviving: his wife of the home, Brenda Webster Black: his mother, Barbara Mayo Freeman- 3 sisters, Mary Black of Greens^ i bora, Brenda G. Black of Win- , slon-Salem and Sharon Denny of Lawndale; 2 brothers. WalterHerman Black Jr. of Salemsburg and Steve Black ofLawndale; and a stepson. Christopher Webster of New Yoik. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 21. at Rockhill Baptist Church in Ad vance, with the Rev. Joe Wood ward, Dr. Larry Cain and the Rev. Allen McCoy ofRciating. Memorials;Brenda Black in memory of the Rev, Black. 673 Baltimore Road. Advance. Marian Elizabeth Gales / Mrs. Marian Elizabeth * ."I-ibby" Benson Gales of Ruffin Street, Cooleemee, diedThursday. April Fo rs y c h .Medical Center Winston- Sslem. Funeral s e r V i c e s day. April 20 at 3 p.m. at Cooleemee United Methodist Church. oBiciated by the Rev. Perry Bradshaw. the Rev. David Snipes and Bill Campbell. Entombment was in Rowan Me morial Park. Salisbury. Memorials: Cooleemee Meth odist, P.O. Box 69. Cooieemee; or Davie ARC. c/o Rose Ray, 253 Milling Rd.. Mocksville, Mis, Gales was bom in Davie ' County to the late Sam and Lillie ^Randall Benson and was a former secretary to the director of nutt ing at Rowan Memorial Hospital. Her last employment was as a ward secretary at Davie County Hospital, She was a graduate of Cooleemee High School, class of 1943. and Draughn Business Col lege in Winston-Saiem. She was a member of Cooleemee United .'Methodist Church, the Gladys Kirk Sunday School class, the Handbell Choir and a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 1119 of Cooleemee. Survivors: her husband. Will iam R. "Bill" Gales of the home; 3 children, Susan Benson Gales. Pat Gales (Bill) Campbell and William R. "Billy" Gales Jr.. all of Mocksville: 4 graadchildren;a sister. Virginia Benson Everhardt of Cooleemee: and a number of • nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters and brothers. Naomi , Benson. Wlliam R. Benson, Jim ! Benson. Eugene Benson. Helen Benson Walker and Lillian Benson. Thurman L. Jarvis Sr. Mr. Thurman "Nook" Lowder Jarvis Sr.,75,of Lewlsville.died Wednesday, April 16. 2003. at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom .Nov. 6.1927. In Forsyth County to John Franklin and Kate Lowder Jarvis. Mr. Jarvis was a member of Harmony Grove United .Methodist Church and was retired from Western Electric with 40 years service. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers.James Jarvis, Roy Jarvis and John Raymond Jarvis Sr. Survivors: his wife, Lorene Tesh Jarvis of the home: 2 sons, Thurman L. Jarvis Jr. and wife Kathy ofFarmington. Steve Jarvis and wife Elizabeth of Wake For est; 6 grandchildren: 4 great grandchildren: a sister. Carolyn Carter and husband Gene; and 2 brothers. Tenneyson 'Bill' Jarvis and wife Glenoia and Harold Jarvis and wife Mary. The funeral service was held at I p.m. Friday.April 18. at Har mony Grove United Methodist Church by the Revs. Gary Ferrell and the Rev. Jeff Priest. Burial followed at Wesiiawn Gardens of Memory. Dauia County Public library M«*S«118. NO Kl 0 0 1 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 24,2003 - C1 7 -Q. r_ Evelyn Gr^ory Keiger Mrs. Evelyn Gregory Keiger. 94, died Sunday. April 13.2003. at The Oaks.ai Foisyth. Mrs. Keiger was bom Dec. 1, 1908. in Winslon-Salem to James Roy Gregory and Lona Wilson Gregory. She spent all her life in Wlnston-Salem and <vas a gradu ate of Salem Academy and Reynolds High School and at tended Droughtt Business Col lege. Mrs. Keiger was a member of Wake Forest Baptist Church. She was the owner of Pete Keiger Printing Co., which she presided over until 1994 and which bore the name of her hushand. CJ. (Pete) Keiger. who founded the company in 1943 and who preceded h» in death in 1985. She was also pre ceded in death hy 2 brothers. Olin Gregory and JR. Gregory and a - sister, Gladys Wilson. Surviving: 2 daughters, Mrs. Emmett Gentry (Betty) and Mrs. Barbara Cibckett and hushand, Julian, both of Bermuda Run; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchil dren; and 2 great-gteat-grandchil- dren. The funeral service was at 12:30 pm; Wednesday, April 16 at VoglerC& Sons Reyitolda Road Chapel by the Rev. Joe McWhethy, husband of Mrs. Keiger's longtime categiver, Gail McWhethy. Burial was at Fbrsyth Memorial Park. Memorials: associations sup porting Alzheimer's research or the charity of your choice. /Joseph S. Wright Sr. )- Mr. Joseph Springs Wri^t Sr.. 81. of MoctuviUe. died Tuesday. April 15.2003. at Davie County Hospital. He was bom Oct. 4,1921. in Forsyth County to Robert Macon and Daisy Lee Loflin Wright. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem. Mr. Wright served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received the .Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was formerly a Prudential Insurance agent. Surviving; a son, Joseph S. Wright Jr. and wife Alice of Lou isville. Ky.; 2 gtanddau^uets; and 3 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 aan. Friday. April 18. at Forsyth Memorial Park, with the Rev. Maurice Briggs olTiciat- ing. Owii Counfy Public Ubfiw atoeftsvaie, NC V o-' .r) a o n % n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 1,2003 Si) 0 4- o V j William A. Boyter Jr. I. Mr. William Andrew Boyter t Jr.. 64. of Winston'Salem. died t Monday. April 21. 2003. at i Forsyth Medical Center, i He was bom Nov. 18.1938. in { Stakes County to William Andrew i Sr. and Bessie Cockerham Boyter. j Mr. Boyter served in the U.S. } Navy. j Survivors: his wife. Carol H. : • Boyter of the home; 3 daughters. J Wmda Riddle and husband Benny ;■of Advance. Peggy Boyter and . husband Ricky of Columbia. ' Tenn.. and Melissa Keaton of ''^ Winston-Salem; 4 sons. Williara{ A. Boyter in and wife Barbie of' Bemittda Run. Chuck Boyter and wifeSondraof Mccksville. BobbyByers of Anderson. Mo., and Bobby Keaton of Enolo. Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, J.B. Boyter and wife Clara of Mocks- ville. A graveside service was held at 2 pan. Thursday. April 24. atWestlawn Gardetis of Memory by the Rev. Joel K. Boyles. J] !■, Elmer Clifton Hendrix Mr.ElmerClifionHeitdiu,79.;* ofU.S. IS8.Advance,d!edFnday. '; April 25. 2003. at Kate B. i; Reynolds Hospice Home in Win-'I ston-Salem. I The funeral service was at 2I'pan. Sunday. April 27 at DulinI United Methodist Church, with! the Rev. David Smith. Dr. RobertI McLawhom and the Rev. Ray ! CFenell officiating. Burial was in ! the church cemeteiy. Memorials: Dulin United Methodist Church, c/o BruceMorasco. 2372 Milling Road. MocksviBe; or to Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter. 1100-C S. Stratford Road. WOnston-Salem. 27103. Mr. Hendrix was bom Jon. 24.1924. in Davie County to the late Emest CUffon and Fannie Ellis Hendrix. and was retired from 1Hanes Dye after 40 years of ser- ■ vice. He was a lifelong member of Dulin United Methodist Church, where he had been a Sun day School teacher for the men's adult class for 54 years, church treasurerfar52years. lay leader. ■ charter member of the United Methodist Men and member of diechuich choir. He was a member .and past master of Advance Ma sonic Lodge 84, charter member and past presitfent for three terms of Smith Grove Ruritan: He held the Silver Beaver Award in Boy - Scouting, enjoyed gardening and was a graduate of Moeksville High School, class of 1942. Survivors: his wife. Betty Burton Hendrirof the home; 2 sons. Phil (Barbara) Hendrix ofLewisville and Dave (Maigie) Hendrix of Winston-Salem; 2 grandsons; a sister^ Edith (Major)Lapish; and a brother. Lester (Betty) Hendrix. all of Moeks ville. . ' He was preceded in death by a brother. Clyde Hendrix. yWilliam Keith Holder Mr. Wlliam Keith Holder. 46.died Friday. April 25.2003. as the result of a motor-vehicle accident. Mr. Holder was bom May 20. 1956. in Cumberland County to John W. and Mildred Burton Holder, He was employed at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 14years, but most recently he worked with Tarheel Banana Co, as a truck driver. Mr. Holder wasa 1975 graduate of West Forsyth High School and a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving: his parents of the residence; a sister. Karen Jones and husband Gary, a niece, and a nephew, all of Advance; and sev eral aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Monday. April 28. at Pine Grove United Meth odist Church by the Rev. Bob Huffman. Memorials: Pine Grove Meth odist. 1130 Jonestown Rood, Win ston-Salem 27103; or to a charity of the donoi's choice. y Evelyn Louise Hutchlns Mrs. Evelyn Louise Hutchins Hutchins. 75. of Lexington, diedMonday. April 28, 2003 at Sunbridge of Lexington. Funeral services were Wednes day. April 30 at 10 aan. in Eaton Funeral Home Chapel. Moeks ville. with the Rev. Gary Foster officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials: American Diabe tes Assoc.. 1820 E. 7th St.. Char lotte. 28204. Mrs. Hutchins was bom June 22. 1927 in Davidson County to the late Phillip Bamey and Minnie Belle Hutchins, and was retired from Dixie Fuminire. She enjoyedflower and vegetable gardening, cooking, sewing, homemaking and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Survivors: her husband. Will iam Howard Hutchins of the home: a son. Ted (Louise) Hutchins of Linwood; a brother.George Hutchins of Moeksville; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grond- childien; and a great-great-grand- daughter. S£ >>- cr Davis County PubVic LibraryMocksj/illet NO m Q n DAVm COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 1,2003 j «0 j o ■h Ci \ 3— S (y Ruby Cooke JoynerRuby Cooke Joyner. 79, of Suuesville. died Wednesday, April 23,2003 at SlatesvUle Place Assisted Living, She had struggled with cancer for mote than two years. She was bom in June 4.1923, in Oavie County, to WashingtonLafayette and Minnie Ola Cooke. For more than SO years, until his death in 1992, she was married toNorman Hepler Joyner. She was an active part of his ministry as he served as a pastor of churches in Livonia, Ind., and in Ttoutman,Statesville, and Bethel; as a chap lain in the U.S. Navy, and as a member of the N.C.5enate from 1968-1972. She worked at rimes in the furniture and textile indus tries and in retail sales. She enjoyed crocheting and makingquilts and other handcrafts, whichshe gave to family members and friends. She was a member ofOakdale Baptist Church, where her husband was once the pastor. Survivors: a sister, Owen Smith of Cleveland turd her hus band Charlie; 2 brothers, Wendell Cook of Statesville and his wifeNancy, and Leon Cooke of Yadkinville and his wife Haiel: and a number of nieces and neph ews; children, Carlotta CookeJoyner and William W. Maguiic of Newport. Ronald W. and Elizabeth Joyner of Stone Mountain, Oa., Mark Cook and Marty Joyner of Wake Forest, Notina GayleJoyner of Morehead City andJudson L. Joyner of Ramrod Key,Fla.; 9 giandchildren; and a great- granddaughter. The funeral service was at 2pan. Saturday, April 26. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville. with the Rev. WayneBermett, the pastor of OakdaleBaptist Church, officiating. Burialwas at Sandy Springs BaptistChurch in Harmony. Several ofthe grandchildren served as pall bearers.Memorials: Hospice of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Road. Statesville. 2862S. / Jackie Foster Koontz V Mrs. Jackie Foster Koontz. 73, ! of U.S. 64 East. MocksvUle, died >Friday. April 25.2003. at her lesi- dence. BomFeb, 13.1928, in StokesCounty, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Laura Carter Foster, She was a home- maker and a member of Fork Bap tist Church. ' Survivors: her husband. W. B.Koontz. whom she married July 14. 1947; 2 sons, William "Bill" (Judy) Koontz of Mocksville and Terry Koontz of Woodleaf; 2 sis ters, Ella Mae Simmons and BessHinchism, both of Danbury; abrother. Hanlen East of Danbury;6 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral service was at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at ForkBaptist Chur^ with Wayne Rentz ,officiating. Burial was in the ' church cemetery. /Grace Kimrey Maddrey Grace Kimrey Maddrey. 98. of Bermuda Village, died April 28. She was the daughter of Tho mas Preston and Fannic Boiling Kimrey, born Jan. 21. 1905, In High Point; She was a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro and taught in the Winston-Salem city schools. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Winston-Salem. the Clemmons Garden Qub, founder of Bermuda Run Garden Gub and an honor ary life member of the State of North Carolina Garden Gub. She was a member of the Tanglewood Beautiftcation Council. She was married to the late Edwin Erwin Maddrey of Winston-Salem. Survivors: a son and daughter-in-law. Edwin Erwin and Nancy Maddrey of Greenville. S.C,; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne Erwin and Bill Carpenter, also ofGreenville, S.C; 2 grandsons; and a great-grandson. No funeral plans are made at this time, as hto, Maddiey has donated her btxly to the Bowman Gray Medical Center in Winston- Salem. Memorials: Edwin Erwin and Grace Kimrey Maddrey Scholar ship Fund, the Winston-Salem Foundation. 860 W. Fifth St. Win ston-Salem, 27101; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lone. Winston-Salem, 27101. yOneda Hamilton Massey Mrs. Oneda Hamilton Massey, 81. of N.C. 801 South, Advance, died Sunday. April 27. 2003, at Davie County Hospital in Mocks ville. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 at Fulton United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Neville Storey and Lester Keoton officiating. Burial was at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Fulton Methodisti.Building Fund or Cemetery FundJ c/o Terry Stewart. 309 U.S. 64 E.„Mocksville, jMrs, Massey was bom Nov. 2^ 1921, in Davie County to the later Richard Fuller and ^ila HartleyHamilton and was a homemafcerjShe was a member of Jenisalemj Baptist Qiurch. a known cook and) enjoyed traveling. %e was preceded in death by her husband. Henry ThomasMassey Jr.. Oct. 5.1983; a sister, and 4 brothers. Survivors: 2 daughters. Eliza beth Ann (Richard) Vines and Bonnie Sue (Dwayne) Lather, a son, T. Richard (Sue) Massey. all of Advance; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Thelma Grubb and Bertha Correll, both of Mocksville, MildredTurner of High Point and Helen Hood and Bobbie Daniel, both of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. \ Davie County Public Library MocksvUle, NC ro D Q - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 1,2003 1 Betty Lee Nance ^ Mrs. Beny Lee Driver Nance, 82, died at her home Wednesday, April 23,2003. She was bora Feb. 24, 1921, in Da vie County, to Oscar Edward and Mary Arlesa Graves Driver. Mrs. Nance was a longtime mem ber of Union Hill Baptist Church, a graduate of N.C. Baptist Hospi tal School of Nursing class of 1945. She retired in 1989. Mrs. Nance was preceded in death by her parents: her husband, E.T. Nance Sr.; a sister, Thebna Driver Pe^ and a brother, Oscar Edward Driver Jr. Survivors: a son, Ted Nance and wife Cindy; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Hope Ferbee and husband Wayne; 2 brothers, Harry K. Driver and wife Mary Kathryn and John Bruce Driver, all of Mocfcsville; and a special cousin. Maty Elizabeth Craves Griffin and husband Woodrow of Hairis- buig. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Union Hill Baptist Church, con ducted by the Rev. Freddie Moretz. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials; Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, llOO-C S. Stratford Road, Wtnston-Salem, 27103; or the American Cancer Society, 1900 S. Hawthorne Road, Forsyth Medical Park, Suite 622, Winston- Salem, 27103-3901; or to a char ity of the donor's choice. j Robert Lee Pierce Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lee Pierce, 52, of221 Oakmont Drive, Advance, died Monday, April 28, 2003, in Advance. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Rush- wood Park Wesleyan Chutch. con ducted by Dr. Ron Hamilton. Burial was at 2 p.m. at Francisco Presbyterian Church in Francisco. Mr. Pierce was a native of Asheboro and a member of Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church. He was the owner/opera tor of Pierce & Shellon Inc. in Winston-Salem and a former owner^ptesident of Mapco Inc. Surviving: his wife, Laura Shelton Pierce; a daughter and son-in-law. Jennifer and Michael Vestal of Greensboro; a step daughter, Ashlyn Vemon of the home; a granddaughter; a grand son; and a brother and sister-in- law, Rickey and Dee Ann Pierce of Archdale. n Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 1100-C S. Stiaifotd Road, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Relay For Life, P.O. Box 515, Asheboro, 27204. Dorothy Byerly Retd ^ Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Byerly Reid, 64, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, April 23. 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bora June 8,1938, in Davidson County, to Jacob Wood and Mary Branch Byerly. Mrs. Reid had retired fiom Lucia Inc. and Wachovia Baitk. She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lee Reid, and a brother, Marvin Byerly, Surviving; her husband, H. Leroy Reid; a son and daughter- in-law, Kevin and Lisa Reid of Winston-Salem; her mother of Mocksville; 4 sisters. Ruby (Gil- beit) Random of Charlotte, Betty (Bob) Potts of Advance, Edith Clark of Lexington and Brenda Tarlton of Ansonville; 4 brothen, Ray (JoAnn) Byerly of Mattinsvtlle, J.B. (Noel) Byerly of Lexington, Billy Byerly of Mocksville and Ronnie (Jeanine) of Springfield, Mo.; and a special friend, Shirley Phelps. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at Forsyth Memorial Park by the Rev, William Notiis. Memorials: Sele Kitchen c/o the Oncology Department, Forsyth Medical Center; or the Cancer Center, Forsyth Medical earner, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27103. James Roy Smith ; Mr. James Roy "Jimmy" i Smith, 57, of 1059 Turkeyfoot' Road, Mocksville, died Samtriay, April 26, 2(X)3, at Davie County Hospital. Bom April 2, 1946, in Iiedell County, he was a son of the late John Roy Smith and Gwendolyn Foster Smith, who survives. Also surviving: a sister, Jolene R. Smith of Salisbury. 1 Mr. Smith enjoyed and was a | member of the Sheffield-Calahan !Volunteer Fire Department and I helped out on the family dairy i farm. ; A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, at Rock Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Hedgecock offici ating. V: # * o 1 ^unty Public Library Wocksvil/e, UC . 4 to <0 o nr <0 4; <L o ' N Q) Lucille Nail Benson J Mn. Lucille Nail Benson. 78, of Junction Road, Cooleemee, died Friday evening. May 2.2003 . at the Genesis ElderCare in Salisbuiy. Funeral services were at 3 pan. Sunday, May 4 in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Perry Bradshaw oRiciating. Burial was in City Memorial Cemetery in Salisbury. Memorials: Lift Fund of Cool eemee Methodist Church, c/o Ri chard Smith, 143 Center St., Cool eemee; or to the Diabetes Asso ciation, 1820 E. 7th St., Charlotte, 28204. Mrs. Benson was bom in Cool eemee on Feb. 18,192S to the late Barney Edgar and Pearl Moiris Nail. She hod been with Erwin i Mills for 26 years and in 1990 re- ; tired from HoechbtCelanese with i 20 years of service. She was a V member of the Cooleemee Pro- gressive Club and a graduate of Cooleemee High School, Class of 1943. She was a well-known cook, worker and enjoyed travel ing to singing events with her hus band. Surviving: her husband, Charles H, Benson of the home; several cousins; and many friends. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 8,2003 David Alan Branscomb / Mr. David Alan Branscomb, ' 46, of Yadkinville, died an acci- dentaldeatfaWednesday.AptilSO, i 2003. He was bom June 21,19S6, in Forsyth County, to Jaities Anhur i andChaiioneMeiritt Branscomb. i v Mr, Branscomb was the owner of Branscomb Dental Lab for 25 years. Survivors: his wife, Terry Transou Branscomb of the home; ' a daughter, Jennie Branscomb Stair and husband Jason of Pinehurst; 3 stepsons, Mark Vaughn and wife Jennifer of Clemmons, Matthew Vaughn of Yadkinville and Tommy Vestal of the home; a grandson; 2 step- grandchildren; his father, James Branscomb and wife Judie of Winston-Salem; 2 brothers. Art Branscomb of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Steve Branscomb and wife ' Susan of Winston-Salem; 2 broth- | ers-in-law, Frank Transou and wife Gail of Advance and Ray Thinsou and wife Kathy of Faim- ington; a sister-in-law, Jettie Lem ons and husband Ronnie of Clemmons; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Hayworth- Miller Kindetton Chapel with the Rev, Don Harvey officiating. Burial followed at Forsyth Memo rial Park. '■ Memorials: American CancerSociety, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Gteensboro, 27405. Daviil Dean Carter Mr. David Dean Carter, 47, of Advance, died on Saturday, May3, 2003 at FOrsyth Medicd Cen ter, He was bom on March 23, 1956 in Davie County.He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Giady Carter; and a sister, Patti Howard.Survivocs: his mother, Maudie C, Miller ofAdvance; 2 daughteis,Carrie Jo Carter and Deana Marie Carter; a grandson; 3 brothers,Barry H. Carter of Kinston,Timmy Carter of Farmington andJonathan P. Carter of Advance; 3special friends, Lynn Myers,Heather Myers and Lynda McArthur.A memorial service was heldat Rock Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Joe Woodward. y Jesse Norman Cleary Mr. Jesse Noiman Cleaiy, 92, of Greensboro, died Saturday, May 3,2003 at Blumenthal Jew ish Home in Greensboro. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Lambeth- Troxler Funend Service Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Miller and Randy Johnson officiating. Burial . was in Westminster Gardens. ; A native of Davie County, Mr. Cleaiy was bom July 4,1910 to ' the late William Acey and Tabitha Gaither Cleary. He was a self- employed lantlscaper. His wife, EraTiitterow Cleary, preceded him in death on March 23,1990. Survivors: a son. Jack N, Cleary and wife Brenda of Randleman; a sister, Elizabeth C. Gaither of Slatesville; 2 brothers, W. Hardin Cleaiy of High Point and Ray S. Cleary of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grand children; and several nieces andnephews. ^ Memorials: Lake Wacamaw ; Boys & Girls Home. I Davie County Public LibraiyMocksville, NC <z> a ^0 0 % sjl 1 a 4- 3 —A Q) (T DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 8,2003 / Joseph Eugene Cross Mr. Joseph Eugene "Gene" , John Bruce Driver Cross, 81, of Bemiuda Run, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, after a brief illness. He was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., to Jasper Marion Cross and Eunice Reed Cross Ware. Mr. Cross was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Teiephone Pioneer. His work at AT&T/Beli Labs/Westem Electric was instrumental in international communications, satellite net works and national defense pro grams. He was active in the Win- ston-Salem Rose Society. He served as an election judge in Davie County and was active in community issues. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Cross. Surviving: his wife, Jean C. Cross: 2 sons and a daughter-in- iaw, Joseph Eugene Cross Jr. arui Janet Cross of Henderson and Walter Thomas Cross of Omaha, Neb.: 2 granddaughters; and 2 grandsons. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m, Wednesday, May 7, at >bgler & Sons Qemmons Chapel. Memorials; American Cancer Society, 1900 S. Hawthorne Road, Forsyih Medical Park, Ste. 622, Winston-Salem, 27103-3901. Mr. John Bruce Driver, 61, of U.S. 601 North, Mocksville, died Monday, May S, 2003 at Forsyih Medical Center in Winsion-Sa- lem. Funeral services were sched- uied for Thursday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at BearCreek Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Wetherhold ofTiciating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial whs to be in the church cemetery. The family was to receive ftineds from 7-9 p.in. Wednesday, Memorials: Bear Creek Bap- tist,268BearCreek Church Road, Mocksville. Mn Driver was bom Dec. 30, 1941 in Davie County to the late Oscar Edward Driver Sr, and Maty Arlesa Graves Driver and had worked at Salemtown Retire ment Home. He hod been a sales man for Paul Bowman, formerly with B&H Suply, and for a while was a self-employed salesman dealing in barber and beauty sup plies. He was a graduate of Davie High School, Class of 1961. He was a baseball pitcher, coached i Little League baseball at William R. Davie School and enjoyed gar dening and fishing. Survivors: a son and daughter- in-law, Michael Driver and Michelle Fitjsimmons of Durham; a sister.-Bonnie (Wayne) Ferebee, a brother, Harry K. (Mary Kathryn) Driver, all of Mocksville; and a special cousin, Mary Elizabeth Graves Griffin and husband Woodrow of Harrts- burg. He was preceded in death by 2sisters, Thelma D. Pegg, Betty S, | Nance and a brother, Oscar E. Driver Jr. i Clinton Leroy Ellis ^ Mr. Clinton Leroy Ellis, 58, of Ciemmons, died Monday, April 29, 2003 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was bom in Davie County to Ira Ginton and Ivey Bowden Ellis. He attended Ciemmons High School and was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed bird watching, listen ing to oldies on the radio, watch ing television and caring for his two cats. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: a sister, Alice Faye Ciontz (Brodis) of Advance; a brother, Carroll Wayne Ellis (Georgia) of Pilot Mountain; 4 nieces and nephews; 3 great- nieces and 3 great-nephews; and a caregiver, Anna Holbrook. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Vogler & Sons Gemmons Chapel by Chap lain Ronnie Adcock. Burial fol lowed in Bethlehem United Meth- 1 odist Church Cemetery, ! Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds ' Hopsice Home, 1001 Hospice n Lane, Winston-Salem, 27013. i J Wayne Norman Johnson Mr. Wayne Norman Johttson, 67, of Mocksville, died Ttiesday, April 29, 2003 at Davie County Hospital. Funeral services were Thurs- < day. May 1 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dean Rec tor, Richard Whitehean and Terry Call officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery in China Grove. Mr. Johnson was bom Nov. 20, . 1935 in North Wilkesborp to the ; late William Edward and Julia Mae Combs Johnson and was re- ' tired from Holly Farms, where he n worked in Mocksville and then North Wilkesboro. He was a mem ber of Lnadis Baptist Church. Survivors: his wife, Jo Ann Muttday Johnson of the home; 5 daughters, Kimberly (Edward) Forrest of Statesville, Brigitte (Phil) POole of Linwood, Caroline (Johnny) Blackwelder, Melody (Johnny) Smith,aUofMocksviile, artdHuldoh Johnson of Winston- |Salem; 12 grandchildren; 2 sisters, | Hazel Privette and Annie Lou Brown, both of North Wilkesboro; . 3 brothers, Howard Johnson of Purlear, Carlis Johnson of North . Wilkesboro and Dwight Johnson of Mocksville. Davift County Public Library Mocksvilte, NC fO o 0 nr 1 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE Dennis McArthur Mabe V Mr. Dennis McAithur M}be, 67, of Potts Road, Advance, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom March 10,1936, in Stokes County, to the late Lester and Nancy Mate. Mr. Mabe was a member of Yadkin Valley Bap tist Church. He enjoyed hunting, running his dogs, fishing and go ing to tractor pulls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys and 2 brotheis, Cuttis and Moir Mabe. Surviving: his wife, Annie Laura Mabe of the home; 2 sons. Rick Mabe and wife Penny and Kevin Mabe and wife Sherty; 3 daughters, Lisa Handy and hus band Keith and Lora Whicker and husband Reggie, all of Advance, and Paige-Green and husband Scon of High Point; ISgmndchil- dren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Josephine Puckett of Lawsonville. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church with the Revs. Ronnie Craddock and Gary Blalock officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. Memorials; Yadkin Valley Baptist, 1324 Yadkin Valley Road, Advance. j Ellen Norton Russ Mrs. Ellen Norton Russ, 81, of North Main Street, Mocksville, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Magnolia Gardens in Spencer. Funeral services were Friday, May2atll ajn. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Or. Van Lankford of ficiating. Burial was in Rose COm- etery. Memorials; First Baptist, 390 . N. Main St., Mocksville. Mrs. Russ was bom Aug. 21, 1921 in Scotland County to the . late B.D. and Birdie Boyle Norton, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Mocksville First Baptist Church. Survivors; her husband, Will iam Eugene Russ of the home; 2 sons. W.E. (Sue) Russ Jr. of Fancy Gap. OaiRll (Linda) Russ of Lex ington; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a brother, Vemon (Rose) Norton of Greens boro. BECORD.n...»l.y, M.y ». .SmLh / Mrs. Jettie Small Smith. 84, of ^ Winston-Salem, died Riday, May 2.2003; at Kate B. Reynolds Hos- / Asa Rowe SherriU Mr. Asa Rowe Sherrill. 89, of Kannapolis. died May 2, 2003 at Five Oaks Nursing COnter. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Whitley's Fu neral Home Chapel in Kannapolis with the Rev. Stan Welch officiat ing. Burial was in West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. He was bom on Oct. 30,1913 in fredell County, a son of the late Amos and Minnie Houston Sheirill. He was a member of TheFirst Wesleyan Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired in 1978 from Can non Mills Co., where he was a fixer in the card room at Plant 4. Survivors; a daughter, Sylvia "Mickey" Sherrill of the home; a brother, Roland B. Sherrill of Kannapolis; 2 sisters, Beatrice Reavis and Rachel Hendrix, both of Mocksville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials; Hospice of Cobonus, 63 Lake Concord Road. Concord, 28023. pice Home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Smith was bom April 12, 1920, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Edward and Cecillia Boswell Small. She was a member of Gos pel Light Baptist Church of Walkertown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard F. Smith Sr., 3 children, Mearl Emmanuel, Doris and Millard F. Smith Jr.; and 3 grandchildre. Survivors; 4 daughters. Hazel Oliver and husband Clay of Clemmons, Clara "PePle" McCrary and husband Lynn of Lexington, June Smith of Win- ston-Salem and Kay Doyle and husband Mike of Kemeisville; 2 sons, Edward Smith and wife Phyllis of Mocksville and Liger Boswell and wife Stephanie of Winston-Salem; 3 stepchildren, Harold, Ester, Jewell, Peggy and Frances; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; asister, Mary Stanley of W.Va.; a daughter-in- law, Pattie Smith of Pirmacle; a special grandson, Erik Sink; and a host of friends who thought of her as a second mother. A funeral service was con ducted at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Haywotth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Revs. Bobby Roberson and Datiell COx officiating. Burial followed at Westview Ometery in Radfotd, Va. S) J- 0=. J- iT h Dwii County Public library Mocksville, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 13,2003 - Bobby Eugene Bennett Elder Bobby Eugene BenneCl. 80. of Nail Lane. MoclcsviJle. died Friday. May 9.2003. at his resi dence. Funeral services were at 3 p.m Monday. May 12 ai No Creek Primitive Baptist Church, con ducted by Elder sBob Dickerson and Richard Kirby, and Brother Brannon Hooven. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials; Hospice of Davie. P.O. Boa 848. Moeksville; or to No Creek Primitive Baptist Build ing Fund, c/o R.C. Wishon, 284 Gordon Drive. Advance. • Bennett was bom March 31. 1923, in Davie County to Drew Derris and Carrie Flinchum Bennett and was the youngest of 13 children. He was a Primitive Baptist ministerand served many •churches since 1905. Most re cently he was elder and pastor of No Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Bennett was involved in many aspects of the community. He served in the Army and was a veteran of World War U. He was instrumental m the organization of the Comatzer-Dulin Fire Depart ment. He also served on the Davie County Hospital Foundation Plan ning Board. Bennett was a co- owner of D.D. Bennett & Sorts Store for 29 years, a store that was nin by the Bcnnea Family for 21 years. He was also a retired Real tor with Davie Realty Co. Survivors: his wife, Willie Bess Shull Bennett of the home, to whom he was married in 1948: a son. Delben and wife Manha Bennea; adaughier, Cymhia Sum mers: son Brad Bennett and wife Karen: S grandchildren: 3 great grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews. Bennen was the last surviving child of 13 children. j Fannie G. Blackwelder Fannie Gregory Bradley Blackwelder. 92. of Charlotte, died Sunday, May 11,2003. at the home of her daughter and son-in- law, Louise Blackwelder had lived in years. A daughter of the late Rev. Edward Pascal Bradley and Fannie Hogan Gregory Bradley. Mrs. Blackwelder was bom Nov. 14. 1910. in Moeksville, She graduated from Queens College with an A6 degree in literature and history in 1933 and received an AB in library science from UNC-Cbapel Hill in 1934. She taught school and worked in high school libraries in Amelia, Vo. and Rock Hill. S.C. until her marriage in 1939. Her husband, Paul, was ' a dairyman and owner of Twin Brook Farm in Moeksville. until - his death in 1961. Mrs. ' Blackwelderserved as he^ librar ian of the Davie County Library ftom 1959(01966. where she was instrumental in building the library's collection. She spear headed the campaign for a new building, which was completed in 1964. In 1967 she moved to Char lotte to become coordinator of Children's Services at the Public Library of Mecklenburg County, where she served until her retire ment in 1976, Mrs. Blackwelder was involved in her church and civic activities. She served as on elder at Trinity Presbytetian Church, reorganized the Trinity Church Library and taught Sun day school. She served on the Mecklenburg County Literacy Courtcil and in 1978 opened Black Forest Books and Toys with her daughter Louise. She moved to Southminsier in 1937 and became active in the community, serving ^ on committees and working to organize the Southminsterlibrary, She enjoyed bringing children and books together. She believed books help a child to establish values and to decide which val ues are important. Mrs. Blackwelder was preoe- ceased by her husband, Paul and daughter Frances age 21/2. Survivors: her daughter. Louise Blackwelder Sanford and husband Daude William Sanford of (Tharlone: 2 grartddaughters; 2 great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. A memorial service was held at II a.m. Wednesday.May 14.at Trinity Presbytetian Church in Charlotte. Burial was in Rose Cemetery in Moeksville at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Richard Newsome olfi- ciaied. Memorials: Trinity Presbyte rian Church. 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte. 28211; Southminsier Foundation. 8919 Park Road, Charlotte, 28210; or Hospice at Charlotte. 1420 E. 17th St.. Charlotte, 28204. 0 o n t CVi DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thureday, May IS, 2003 / James Otto Brawley m J Mr. Jamej Ono Brawley III. 50, of Winsion-Saleni died unex pectedly Monday, May 5.20O3, at his home. He was bom April 28, 1953, in Winsion-Solem to James Otto Brawley Jr. and Wilda Tate Brawley, Mr. Brawley was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church, where he was active in the church choir. He was a 1971 graduate of West Forsylh High School and a 1975 graduate of Wake Forest University, eam- ing a degree in communications. He had worked with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, US Airways and Wachovia in human re sources. He was an avid fisherman and golfer but his first love was music, especially jazz. Survivors: his mother. Wilda Thte Brawley of Winston-Salem: a sister, Nancy Brawley Rowell and husband Steve of Winston-Sa lem; a brother, Jerry W. West and wife Ruby of Advance: 2 nieces; and 2 nephews. Memorials: New Philadelphia Moravian Church Choir, 4440 Country Qub Road, Winston-Sa lem. 27104. ^DavW Dean Carter Mr. David Dean Carter. 47, of Advance, died on Saturday, May 3,2003 at Forsyth Medical Cen ter at 10:55 p.m. He was bom March 23, 1956, in Davie County to Joseph Cindy Carter and Maudie Howard Carter. He was preceded in death by his father and a sistdr, Patti Howard. Survivors: his mother, Maudie C. Miller of Advance; 2 daughters, Carrie Jo Carter and Deana' Marie , Carter, a grandson; 3 brothers. Barry H. Carter of Kinston, Timmy Carter of Farmington and Jonathan P. Carter of Advance; and a special friend, Lynda McArthur. A memorial service was held at Rock Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Joe Woodward. JHelen RudisiJi Hawn Mrs. Helen Rudlslll Hawn, 94, the wife of the late H.C "Joby" Hawn, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Prince Nursing Care Center of the Bnwkridge Retire- meni Community. Mrs. Hawn was bora May 30, 1908, in Catawba County, to George E. and Bertha Finger Rudisill. She attended Lenoir Rhyne College and was a mem ber of Augsburg Lutheran Church, was active in local and state PTAs, served as director of the Christ mas Cheer Ttqr Shop for several years and was a Grey lady for the Red Cross. She also volunteered with the Bloodmobile and the Heart Association for several years. Mrs. Hawn was secretary and bookkeeper for the Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Confer ence for 14 years. Surviving: a daughter, Jo Ann Helms of Advance; a son, Robert G. Hawn and wife Harriet of Wilmington; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Irene Saundim of-Lincolnton arul Lib Beam oi Chenyville. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, May . 9 at Augsburg n Lutheran Chilrch by the Rev. Ronald Ritm. Burial followed at Forsyth Mem'oria] Park. Memorials: Augsburg Luther an Church Building'Fund, 845 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, 27101. J W.R. Hunter Mr: W.R. Hunter, 90, of 2027 US 158, Mocksville,died May 9, 2003 in Forsyth Medical following a period of declining health. He was a native of Conner, Ga., but lived most of his life in Davie County where he worked and retired from Mocksville El ementary School as a custodiait He was preceded in death by his wife, Hester A. Scott Hunter, on Sept. 4,200. Survivors: 5 sons, Thomas Hunter and Kenneth Hunter, both of Mocksville, James (Carol) Hunter of Winston-Salem, Michael Keith Hunter of Sunrise, Fla. and Ben Parker of Nonh Wilkesboro; 5 daughters, Annie (LeRoy) Benson and Phyllis Studevent, both of Mocksville, Hazel Dillard of the home, Janice Summers of Graham, and Linda Riggs ofLewisville; 16 grandchil dren: and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, at M^ville AME Zlon Church. The Rev. Robert Bailey offtciated and burial followed in the church cem etery. Memorials: Hospice of Davie, P.O. Box 848, Mocksville; or Mainville AME Zlon Building Fund, 165 Main Church Rd. Mocksville. QJ "O ) <2 W 4r* Q 0 1 IXJ '•v 'A DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May IS, 2003 n , Catherine M. Lanning V Mrs. Catherine Mears Lanning. 84. of Advance, for merly of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie after a period of declining health. She was bom on Oct. 4,1918 in Buncombe County to the late Sarah Miller Mears and James Marie Mean. She was educated in Buncombe County Schools and retired after 2S yean with N.C. Finishing CO. She wu a member of Oakdale Baptist aiutch and the Ladies Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband. Garland Gilbert Lanning, on April 12.1997. Survivon: a daughter, Tara Lowery of Mocksville; a brother. Harry Mean of Leicester; 2 sis- ten, Maude Jones of Hampton, Va., and Edith Wade of Enka; and 2 grandsons. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Spencer with the Revs. Richard Gross, Robert Heard and Jimmy Lancaster offi ciating. Buiial was in Old Historic National Cemetery in Salisbury. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Carecenter of Fonyth, 1100-C Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, 27103. y Wnitam Lewis Jr. William Lewis Jr., S3, of Branchview Lane, Mocksvdle, died at his home on Tbesday, May 6,2003 following a period of ill ness. He was a native of Bronx, N.y., and was last employed at IngetsoU-Rand Co. in Mocksville. Survivon: his wife, Onelle Brown Lewis of the home; a daughter, Shena Lewis of Western Carolina University; a son, Elgin Ware of Long Island, N. Y.; a step daughter, Theresa Shepherd of Walkertown; and 2 gtandchildten. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m, at . Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Wit ness in Mocksville, with Brother Charles Hoose Jr. officiating. , Carol Simmons Wagner ^ Mre. Carol Simmons Wagner, 37, of Winston-Salem diedSatur- : day. May 10, 2003 at Fonyth Medical Center. She was bom June 27, 1945, in Suny County to Garvey W. and Vesta Maihis Simmons. Mn. Wagner was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church and past president of the Triangle Wrlun- teer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preyed in death by her father. Survivors: her husband, Ronnie "i.R." Wagner of the home; 2 daughters, Angela W. Gordy and husband Tom of Mocksville, Jamie Wbgner ofLex ington; 2 grandchildren; her mother of State Road; a sister, ' Lydya Slowe and husbandAIan of Summerfield; a brother, David Simmons and wife Amy of Mechanicsbuig, Pa:'; father:in-law and mother-in-law, Guy and Mildred Hancock ofVinston-Sa- lem; a brother-in-faw, Mike Hancock, and friend, Robin Brown, of Winstoii-Salem; and several nieces. Funeral services were at II ajn. Tbesday, May 13, at Oaklawn Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Kilbreth officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. T Memorials; Oaklawn Baptist. 3300 Kemersville Road, Winston- Salem, 27107. ' /Ruth Davis Ward Mrs. Ruth Davis Ward, 38, of Duke Street, Cooleemee, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, Bom in McDowell County, W.Va.. on March II, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Blanche Sage Davis. She was a nurse at Autumn Care in Mocksville and was of the Baptist faith. On Dec. 21,1983,shemaiTied William M. Ward, who survives. Survivors: 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Todd Flanagan and Karen and Bill Fleming, all of Cooleemee; 6 grandchildren; a brother, Ray Davis ofSquire, W.Va.; and 2 sis ters, Marie Tilson of Maiion, Va. and Zelda Calahan of Danville, Va. The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Shelby Harbour and Stan Riddle officiating. Burial was at Legion Memorial Park. V) .<U \ I 5- — I y cr" tO 0 o t DAVIE county enterprise record. Thursday, J May 22,2003- a o J Paul Cashwell Booe Mr. Paul Cashwell "Spider" Booe. 92. of N.C. 801 Souih. Cooleemee. died Monday. May 19. 2003 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. A graveside service was held Wednesday. May 21 at 2 p.m. at Rowan Memorial Park with the Rev. Perry Bradshaw officiating. Memorials: Cooleemee United Methodist Chuich. P.O. Box 69. Cooleemee. Mr. Booe was bom March 21. 1911 in Davie County to the late Oscar and Luia Lokey Booe and had been owner and operator of Call and Booe General Store. He was a graduate of Cooleemee High School, and a member of Cooleemee United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening and hunting. Survivors: his wife of 68 years. Gertrude Honeycutt Booe of the home: a daughter and son-in-law. Jeanne Booe and Joe R. Warwick of Greensboro; 3 sisters. Ivey Honeycutt of Spencer. Margaret Bost of Salisbury and Dorothy (Raymond) Pierce of Cooleemee: a granddaughter: and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother. Wade Booe. J John Briggs Mr. John Briggs. 34. of Cheraw. S.C., died Tuesday, May 13.2003. Bora in Radford. Va.. he was a son of Edwin Albert and Myrtle Britt Briggs. He served as a mem ber and then chairman of the ad visory council for the Chesterfield County School District Career and Technology Education Program. He was past, chairman of the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce (1996) and on the ■board of directors of the chamber. He had served on the Northeast- em Technical College board o: trustees since April. 1999, as chan of the personnel committee anc was a member of a sub-commit tee of the State Technical College System. He was a member of the Chesterfield County Economic Development Board. He was a member of the board of directors for the Chesterfield General Hos pital in Cheraw. Mr. Briggs was the human-resource manager ol Takata/Highland Industries of Cheraw. He was a fan of UNC Tarheels basketball. Surviving: his wife. Mary Sue Strickland Briggs of Cheraw: 3daughters, Melissa Jane Briggs and Melanie Anne Briggs, both of Columbia, S.C.. and Marjorie Aime Briggs of Charlotte: his par-etits, Edwin Albert and Myrtle Britt Briggs of Lewisville: 2 brothers and sisters-in-law. Bill Briggs and Becky ofAdvance and Ed Briggs Jr. and Gini of Horse shoe: a sister. Carole Pedchock ol Staunton. Va.: and nieces ana nephews. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. May 16 at First United Methodist Church in Cheraw. Memorials: John Briggs Scholarship Fund, c/o Greater Cheraw Chamber of (Commerce. 221 Market St.. Cheraw. SC 29320: or Cheraw High School Band, c/o John Pruitt, Cheraw High School, 649 Chesterfield Highway, (2heraw, SC 29320. •Carrie Morphis ByerlyV Mrs. Carrie Moiphis Byerly, 73. of Lexington, died Sunday. May 18,2003 at home. Her funeral service was at 4 p.m. Thesday. May 20 at Reeds Baptist Church, where she was a member, conducted by the Revs. John H. Pace and Keith Edwards. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Byerly was born on March 28, 1928 to John W. andMiranda Bean Morphis. She grew up in Reeds and graduated from Reeds High School. She moiriedLeroy Jackson Byerly on June 26,' 1948. She taught children in Sun day School, Sunbeams, Mission-Friends and song in the choir at Reeds Baptist. He was a home- maker who loved flowers andpl^ts.SKe was preceded in death byher son. (Shakes Byerly.' Survivors: her husband. Leniy Jackson.Byerly of the home: daughters. Mrs. Evan (Carol) Myers of Winston-Salem andCmhy Byerly of Mocksville: sis ters, Mary Shouse of Linville andMaxine Wocilham of Lexington: brothers, GradyMorphisof Paris, Texas, J.W. Morphis of Lexington, the Rev. Luther Moiphis of Win ston-Salem, Walter Moiphis ofStatesville, Frank Morphis of Bluefield. W.Vx, Joe Morphis ofLexington, and Hoyle Moiphis of Julian: and 2 grandchildren. Memorials: Reeds Baptist Cemetery Fund, 180 Reeds Church RA. Lexington. 27293: or Hospice of Davidson. P.O. Box1941. Lexington, 27329: or the charity of the donor's choice. Owii County Public Library MocksvHIe, NC <a® 0 o r{ C\ 0 .(U Wilbert Preston Clark The Rev. Wilbert Preston Clark, 91. of Winston-Salem. died early Sunday morning. May II, 2003. He was bom in Winston-Salem to the late Fletcher Edmond and Emma Lowe Clark. He was a life long resident of Winston-Salem, whete he attended the one-room Oak Grove School. He studied at Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury and Shaw University in Raleigh. He received two honor ary doctoral degrees from Bethlehem Bible College of Roonoke, Va. a doctorate of divin ity and a doctorate of theology. He accepted Christ in 1926 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served under the pastorate of the late Rev. O.S. Hamm. He was licensed to preach in 1932. On March 3, 1934, he married the former Daisy Mae King. They shared 63 years together. She pre ceded him in death in 1999. He worked 17 yean as a master gar dener on the RJ. Reynolds estate. Upon receiving a promotion, he in turn resigned in order to devote time to his ministry. He also worked at MARSUN Cahinetiy on Indiana Avenue as a carpenter, from which he retired on disabil ity. He built his house and drew the "blueprint" in the early "eOs for Christian View Missionary Bap tist Church. His fint pastorate was in 1933 to Union Chapel Baptist Church, which he reotganized and built. He served several churches over the yean - Mount Nebo Bap tist Church of Harmony, Sharon Baptist Church of Stoneville, Springfield Baptist Church of Eden, Persimon Grove Baptist Church of Madison, Goodwill Baptist Church of Madison, Fairfield Baptist Church of Mocksville and First Baptist Church of Harmony. For 49 yean since Feb. 28. 1954, he has faith fully served as pastor of Christian View Missionary Baptist Church in Spencer, Va. He delivered his last sermon Sunday, May 4,2003, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Patrick Springs, Va. He was affiliated with and a life mem- ®f Smith River MissionaryBaptist Association. He served as second vice moderator, fint vice moderator and two consecutive terms as moderator of the associa tion. He was instrumental in or ganizing the United Music Coun cil, Minister/Deacons Workshop and Ushen Convention. In addition to his parents, andhis wife, he was preceded in death IT brothen and sisters. Survivors: a brother, Frank (Rosetta) Clark of Winston-Sa lem; a daughter. Mary Alice Agamah of Dorchester, Mass: a granddaughten a great-grandson: a gieat-gteat-granddaughtet; a sis ter-in-law, eien King of Walnut Cove; 2 children-in-law, Susan (Jaime) Torres of San Leandro, Calif., and James Robert Edwards of Long Island, N,Y.; Memorials: Daisy King Clark Scholarship Fund, c/o ChristianView Mission^ Baptist Church, P.O. Box 178,Spencer, VA 24148. The funeral was held at 2 p.ra. Saturday. May 17 at Mayo Mis sionary Baptist Church, Ridgeway. Va. with the Rev. I.L. Anthony, officiating. /Patsy Yokley Cllne Mrs. Patsy Yokley Cline, 65, of Winston-Salem, died in her sleep on Friday, May 2. 2003 at her home. She was born Dec. 29. 1937, in Davie County to Doltie Rupord and Marvin Sanfotd Cline. She held positions at the Carrboro Arts Center in Chapel Hill. Funder America, Wake Forest University, Kelly Temporary Services and Piedmont Airlines. Mrs. Cline was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church in .Mocksville and at tended Blaise Baptist Church and New Philadelphia Moravian (Thurch. Surviving: her daughter, Blair Hokley Stevenson and husband Adrian of Winston-Salem: a son, Kevin Blake Yokley and wife Jen nifer of Edenton; siblings, Nora Mae Cline Latham and husband Hamion, Flake Rupard Cline and wife Penny, Peggy Cline Angell and husbantfErvin of Manteo, and Marvin "Sandy" Cline Jr. and wife Ann: 3 grandsons; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday. May 5 at Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Sellers officiating. j Grace Ruby Couch Mrs. Grace Ruby Couch, 80. ot Elkin, died Monday. May 12. 2003. at Forsyih Medical Center. .Mrs. Couch was bom Match30, 1923, in Surry County to Flirdy Jones and Carrie Ingool Settle. Mrs. Couch was a home- maker and was amemberofPleas- ani Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, her husband, Wilburn Sexton Couch, 4 brothers, Welborn Settle, Millard Settle, Brady Settle and Garvie Settle, and a sister, Lula Haipe, preceded her in death. Survivors: 2 sons and a daugh ter-in-law, Randall Gray Couch and wife Teresa of Jonesville .and Eddie Joe Couch of the home: a daughter and son-in-law. Debbie Tenery and husband Sam of Mocksville; a brother and sister- in-law, George Settle and wife Christine of Tobaccoville; 2 sis ters and a brother-in-law, Beulah Rogers of Siler City and Lucille Pardue and husband Bill of Elkim 6 grandchildren: 2 great-grand- children: nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15,2at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Everett Carter and Dr. Don Stephens. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Pleasant Hill Bus Ministry or to ' the American Cancer Society. 2 0 V 7, i- cr- Onk Coun^ Public Ubruy H^svUte, NC /O ■o fy i Q O D.VrKCOUNTVENTE«PH,SE RECORD. Ot: <5- o j Charlie Franklin Cozart Mr. Charlie Franklin Cozart80. of .VIocks ville. died Tuesday.May U. 2003. at Wake ForestUniversity Baptist Medical Cen-ler in Winsion-Salem. Bom May 28. 1922. in DavieCounty, he was the son of the lateAvery Henderson and LucyRenegar Cozart, A veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during WorldWar II. he was a lifetime memberof the Disabled American Veterans and Post 4024 of Veterans ofthe Foreign Wars. Following in his fathers footsteps, he was a contractor by trade, serving Davie and surrounding counties for morethan four decades. He was knowntor carpentry and cabinet making expertise.Survivors: his wife of 57 yeais.Margie Burton Cozart; childrenDale and Anita Cozart of Santee.S.C.. David and Rosemary CozaiTof Mocksville. Janet Cozart of .Mocksville and Bobby and KathiWall of Mocksville; 9 grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren: anda sister. Mrs. Deeo Beck of Mocksville.He was preceded in death by adaughter. Annie Gelee Cozart in October 1970.The funeral service was at 2p.m. Saturday. May 17 at FirstBaptist Church. Mocksville withDr. Van Lankford officiating.Burial was in Rose Cemetery,.Mocksville with Military Honors conducted by District II Memo rial Honor Guard. VFW.Memorials: First BaptistChurch Tape Ministry. 390 N..Main St.. Mocksville; or to theWes and Andy Burton MemorialScholarship Fund. Mount TaborUnited Methodist Church. 3543Robinhood Road. Winston-Salem 27106. J Flossie FosterMiss Flossie Foster. 95. for-mcrly of Dulin Road. Mocksville.died Monday. May 19. 2003 a wheTu u"' Mo'^ksvillewhem she had been a resident forniany years. Funeral services were Wednesday. May 21. at 11 a.m. at DulinUnited Methodist Church with theevs. David Smith and Rav0 Feirell officiating. c/n M«hodist. Ro^ Mocksv,«e:ortoacharity01 me donor s choice. ms in ^vie County to the late V'T'" Sarah Qaphn Foster and had beena schTOl teacher at Center FreeSchMl and for many years was ac^hier at the Pay Cash Grocety "'8'' Schoolnd attended Catawba College. "Wong member ofDulin United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School."Survivors: asister. Addie Mae^"er of Advance: 3 brothersThurmond Foster. Ray Foster andPaul Foster, all of Mocksville: andseveral nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death bv h h"' o Owens, and abrother. Robefr Foster y David Keith LeonardLeonard°6;'of w""^;c<'Mayl8:2003.'aTK^- cKUntversityBaptistMedicalHe was bom March 31. 1934 ' ^-cxington to David B andEmma Wright Leonard." Mr nfahTl from Davie"High School and afterhighschool O.S.ArmyandwasaEZS- (s7nT, Sapp(Sandral^and Summer Johnson(Ronnie); W grandchildren 2^ea,-grandchildren; 2 brothe^ Wnn,?i (Ernestine) off'"""j® f 'he Rev. Bobby Lee A private graveside service Bobby Roberaon""''"^ ®»»^t)fPuhlfeta,ran,Wooftsviffft, ^ John Bobby Link V Mr. John Bobby Link. 70. of Lexington, died Tuesday, May 13. 20O3 at his home after an illness of six months. The funeral was held at 4 p.m. Thursday. May 15 at Paul'sChapel United Church of Christ,where he was a member, by the Rev. Jimmy Norred. Burial was in the church cemetery.Mr. Link was bom Oct. 3. 1932 :in Davidson County to Howard i Glenn Link and Lena Mae Snider ' Link. He was a farmer and mem- •ber of the TrI County Coon Club. ; Advance Coon Oub and the lyro •: Coon Club. Survivors; sons. Ricky Linkand wife Donna, and Daimy Linkand wife Scarlet, all of Lexington; 3 grandchildren; sisters Ester Mae Johnson and Shirley Jean Bivensand husband Clint, all of Lexing ton. Memorials: Hospice ofDavidson, P.O. box 1941. Lexington, 27293; or Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ. 2791W.Center St. Ext.. Lexington. 27295. ^ OAVIE COLNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, May 22.2003 • j AmmaL.MitIerJr. Mf.AmmaLMillcrJr..74 ofAdvance died on TTiufsday, Mav 15. 2003. a[ WFU Baptist Medi- Ml Center. Winsion-Salem. He was born to Amma L .Miller and Opal Chiidress Miller in Benningion. Okla. Survivors; ^ hii wife,Aj^e-M^ari^ _ , Kid husbandDavid of Durham; a brother Glenn Miller of Wynnewood.'Okla.: and sisters Amy Stamey and Cleo Clancy of Bishop. Ca lif. and Garden Valley Idaho, re spectively; and 4 grandchildren. After a three-year tour ofduty in the Air Force, he had a caieer as a field engineer with the West ern Electric Co. (now Lucent Technologies), during which heworked in Japan. Belgium. Turkey and France. Hislife'ipassionwasaviation. In addition to being a private pilot, he held cenificaies asacommerciai ana mult,-enginepilot, instructor for single and multi-engine aircraft, and as anairframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection auihoriaa- ""n-Hewasinrheprocessoffab-ncaiing and building his second bi-planc.aBlickerJungmanfrom old original plans. He was majority owner of Twin Lakes Airpon in Advance, and presldentofTwinl^es Aviation. Inc. for more than25 years, and for many years op. eraied aradio repair shop on the , For'he past seven years, he volunteerdasa,light engineer on-the crew of the Aluminum Over eat. a resiored World War [( b- " '«"nber owned by the Experi-tnental Aircaraft Association EAA) and which tours around the U.S. each year. Fnends and family celebratedhis life on Saturday. May 24 at TwmL^esAirpoftatap.m. Re .Memorials; the EAA Founda-UotuMetuion John Nieman. R O.Box j086. Oshkosh W| 54903- Cancer Services. 3175 Maple-'wood Ave.. Winston-SalL. ^.03; or to a Charity of you. Id Boyd Lynn Plummer ,n Mr. Boyd Lynn Plummer, 51 "[^"^^""'G'.diedThursday.May15.2f)03 at W.C.Hefner VAMedi-Center in Salisburv after be- J ing in declining healih for two , yc.irs. He was botn .Mary 29,1955 InWinsion-Salem to the late Ruby BeamandUoydLcePlummerSrHcwa^seducaiedmSalisburyCity Schools and was u Marine veteranOf the Vietnam War. He was atntck driver for Cone Mills and more recently had beenemployed jb Stone Land Surveying i„Mocksville. He was of the lap. tistfaiihandwasamemberoftheAmencan Ugion Post 54 in Cool- «m«e. Survivors; 6 brothers, flobbyp ummer of Rockwell. Rpbe,, Plummer. Lloyd L. Plummet Jrand Richard Plummer, all of Sidtsbury.Cary PlummerofPennsylvania. and David Plummer of FowJerville.' Mich.; 2 sis,e„Pamela Plumm-er Hancock of Mocksvilfe and Tammy PlummerSimpson of Salisbury. PuneraJ »ervlce< were held at noon .Monday, May 19 at Summersett Memorial Chapel conducied by ihe Rev. Mark Brown, mlnisler of TabernacleBapiist Church, Military grave- side files were conducted at U.S National Cemetery, Staiesville Boulevard, Salisbury, by the Rowan Veicrans Council Memorials; Rowan RegionalHome Health and Ho.splce 825 St.. Salisbury, Ethel Sofley Cook \J Mrs.ElhclSoileyCook.89,of' Advance, died Saturday, May 17. n 2003 at Forsyih Medical Center. | She was bom July 14.1913 in ! Davic County to Jotin Anderson and Maty Martin Sofley. Her husband, Willie Z. Cook. lU brothers and sisters and a daughter-in-law. Rachel Cook, preceded her in death. Surviving: 2 daughters. Gay and Lula Cook, both of the home; a son. Bill Cook of Advance; a granddaughter; 2greai-grandchil- dten; and several nieces and neph ews. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Donnic Durham. Memorials; charity of (he donor's choice. 1. <3^ I a ra . \ / Donnie Wllliain ReavlsDonnie William Reavis. 65, of Autumn Health Care and formerly of Liberty Church Road. Mocks- ville. died on Friday. May 16. 2003. at Autumn Health Care. Bom in Davie County on May 16.1938. he was the son of John Donald and Josephine West Reavis. He had worked on the family farm and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to his parents. Mr. Reavis is survived^: a brother. Sherman Ronald (Hilda) Reavis of Liberty Church Road: a nephew; a niece; and 2 great-nephews. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday. May 19. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Blackburn officiat ing. Burial was in the church cem etery. Genalee H. Schooler v/ Mrs. Genalee Henderson Schooler. 80. of Lakeview Road Mocksville. died "niesday. May 13 -003. at her home Ibllowine an Illness. A private graveside service was held Saturday. May 17 at Rose Cemetery with the Dr. Van LartkJ'ord officiating. Memorials; .Mocksville El- emeninty Library in memory of Eltiabeth Schooler. 295 CemeterySt.. Mocksville. Mrs. Schooler was bom in Pot ter County. Texas. Oct. 31.1922, m the late Howard D. and Anna Currie Henderson. .Mrs. Schooler i was a member of the First Baptist ' Church of Mocksville and the Mocksville Woman's Club.She was preceded in death by ; her husband. Elvis Dean Schooler.Nov. 30. 2001; a granddaughter. Elizabeth Schooler; and a brother, H.D. Henderson Jr. Surviving: sons Richatd Dean ; Schooler and wife Oaye of 'Mocksville and Stephen Douglas Schooler and wife Jenni of Cy press. Calif.; 8 grandchildren; 3 ^great-grandchildren; a sister. PatPrendevilie of Henderson. Nev. yRichard Eugene Sullivan Mr. Richard Eugene "Rick" Sullivan. 52. of Farmington Road, Yadkinville. died Sunday. May 18. 2003. He is the son of Ruth Bohannon Sullivan and the late Devore Sulivan Sr. Survivors; a daughter. Beverly Frost of Winston-Salem; 3 sons. Reggie Sales of Winston-Salem. Scottie Oillard and Cuilis Lewis, both of Mocksville; a brother. Marvin "Fuzz" Sullivan of Cool- eemee; 3 sisters. Dorothy S. Caither and Geneva S. Spease of Mocksville. and Kathy S. Transou of Yadkinvtle; and 6 grandchil dren. The funeral will be held on Friday. May 23. at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. with a local minis ter officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany AME Zion Church Cemetery in Davie County. •A ' V i t •o Dwit County Public library Modr^te. NO o Q V) DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD Th . .ae, KtcORD, Thursday, May 22,2003. A K) i —o y Ruben Thomas Ruben Thomas, 77. of Mocks- viile, died Wednesday. May 14. 2003 in Autumn Care Nursing Home in Mocksville. He was last employed by Eivin Edom Sawmill of Salisbuiy. His wife. Barbara Ann While, preceded him in death on Dec. 12. 2000. Survivors: 2 step-sons. James Alvin White of Statesville and Kenneth Eugene White of Salisbury; 2 step-daughters. Sylvia White of Cooleemee and Teresa Ramirez of High Point; 14 grandchildren; and 4 gteal-giand- children. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday. May 18 in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. Minister Ruby Howcll otTlciated. Burial followed in Palmetto Church Cemetery. J Donald Lee Williams Jr. Mr. Donald Lee Williams Jr.. 42. of Gordon Drive. Advance, died Friday. .May 16.2003. at Cra- ' ven Regional .Medical Center in New Bern. Mr. Williams was bom Nov. 2. 1960. in Forsyth County to the late Lonnie and Hattie Ranson Comatzer. Survivors: a daughter, Samantha Leigh Williams of Mocksville; 3 sisters. Betty Craddock. Mary Ann Smith and Margie Riddle, all of Advance: and a brother. William Comatzer of Raeford. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Monday. May 19. at Bixby Church of the Living God Cemetery. 1 is- .-c County Public library Mocksville, NO 0 0 I Q- 01 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 29,2003 • ^ -Oi Ci cr^ ,•0 fi Helen Mae Adams y Mrs. Helen Mae Heafner Adams, 86, of Staiesville, died Thursday evening. May 22,2003 01 Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bom in Caiawba County on Aug. 25.1916, she was adaugh- terof the late Dow Heniy Heafner and Donie L. Smith Heafner. She was a member of Houstonville Baptist Church and owned and op erated Garden Vailey Nursery for 46 years in the Cool Spring com munity. She was known as the Azalea Lady. On lune 27,1936 she married Mr. Vance Edward Adams Sr., who died in 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son, Vance Edward Adams Jr., in 1991. and a daughter, Barbara Jean Adams, in 1938. Sutvivors; a daughter, Linda Ann Boger of Advance; 3 grand children; a brother, Ross Heafner, and a sister, Wenona Hodge, both of Newton: and 7 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25 at Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch- Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sidney Grimes ofEciating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 924, Wil son, 27893. William Richard Gales y Mt. William Richard Gales, of Ruffin Street, Cooleemee, died S y Michael Light Michael Lightunday, May 25,2003 at Forsyih Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem. Funeral services were Hies- day. May 27, at 3 p.ni. at Cool eemee United Methodist Chuich with the Rev, Perry Bradshaw and Bill Campbell ofriciating. En- iqmbmeni was in Rowan Memo- rial Park, Salisbury. Memorials: Cooleemee Methodist, P.O. Box 428, Cboleemee; or Davie County ARC, c/o Rose Rdy, 253 Milling Rd., Mocfcsville. Mr. Gales was bom in Davie County to the late Mary Shore and Robert Gales. He was a graduate of Cooleemee High School and Salisbury Business College. He was a Navy veteran having served in the Pacific from 1945-1948. He made seven round trips crtwsing the Pacific and served in Opera tion Crossroads. Mr. Gales was 'ctired from Norandal, having worked as a purchasing agent and personnel director. He served on the Tri County Board of Mental Health for 15 years as an advo cate of mentally handicapped adults. Mr. Gales was instnunen- tal in gening the Town of Cool eemee incorporated and served asits first mayor in I955. He served as president of the Association forRetarded Citizens gnd had been chair of the Davie County United Way. He was a member of Cool eemee United Methodist Church, where he had served as chair of ihefinance committee, a memberof the C.W, Shepherd Sunday School class, and in the choir. He was a member of VFW Post 1119iir Cooleemee and the National Association of Atomic Veterans.Mr. Gales was preceded in death by his wife. Libby Gales. Survivors: a son, William R. I .Galea Jr.. and daughters, Susan B. Gales and Pat 0. Campbell, ail of Mocksville; and 4 grandchildren. , 51, of Advance,died on May 25, 2003, after los- ing a 13-month battle with lone cancer. ^ He was bom July 24,1951, inthe small Texas town of Bumet. the youngest child of Charles A. Light Sr. and Amanda Lewis Light. He spent his early child hood in East Texas and moved to the Wot Texas oilfields with his fatho in 1966. There he worked by his father's side, played high school football and graduated from Ketmit High School in 1969 Following his older brother Charles Jr., into the U.S. Marine Cot^, be "went to Vietnam on his senior trip." He came home after being wounded to finish his mili-t^ service in Southern Colifor^ i Ilia. He soon returned to his na- ! live state to work in the same I ".'""f'''? bad spent ;his Itfe in. He continued this pro- !fession in four foreign countries ^ umil the-crash of®" when at age ^31 he found himself forced to ' learn a new trade. He found that 1 place in heating and air condition- 'ing. A Dallas Cowboys fan, you could pick him out in a crowd by his I^llas Cowboy ball cap and giantjug of sweet teiL Growing upon country music. George Jones, Roy Orbison and Hank William. Jr. were among his favorite sing- en, He loved to water ski, play pool and watch pro sports. Survivors: his wife, Debby;his father. C A "Doe" Ught of Kermit, Texas: his sister, Karen , Strickland of Sulpher Springs, Texas: his brother, Charles Light of Fredericksburg, Va,; his ' brother. Michael Cooper of | Kermit, Texas; daughter, KelW j Hines atul son-in-law Sean Htitn ' of Winslon-Salem; his son, I Michael Light Jr. and daughter-in-law Ruby Light of Wylie, Texas: and his son, Shane Light of Dal las, Texas: 3grandsons: and a gtunddaughter. The fltneral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. /Richard Lee Myers V Mr. Richard Lee "Rick" Myen, 48, of Lewisville, died un expectedly Sunday, May 18,2003, ^ at Woke Forest Univeniiy Baptist f Medical Center. | He was bom May 28,1954, to | Cbra Lee Myers Furches and the i late Richard "Pete" Myen, Raised | in East Bend, he attended Forbush j High School in Yadkin County. | Before being self-employed, he ! worked for Westinghouse TCP in ; Rural Hall for many years. He was pieced^ in death by his father, Pete Myers, and his sis ter, Vicky Myers Whorton. • Survivors: his mother, Cora ' Myers Furches ofthe home: 3 sis ters, Carolyn Armstrong of the home, Deborah (George) Brock of - Mocksville and Maxine Thylor of Sarasota, Fla.: 4 nieces: 10 aunts: . 9 uncles: atul a host of other rela- i tlves and friends. ; The funeral was at 2 pan. Fri- | dey,May23,2atNewHopeAME iZion Church in Lewisville. Burial I followed at New Hope AME 22on > Church Cemetery. { . 01^ Public Library to o 0 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday, May 29,200^ <n V, I 2> O Bobbie Martin Roberts Mis. Bobbie Manin Roberts, 70, of Winsion-Salem, died Fri day, May 23,2003, at her home. She was bom Feb. 2.1933, in Yadkin County to Lester and Lois Cuiley Ma0in. Mrs. Roberts at- ; tended College Park Baptist Qiuich, Old Town Baptist Qtu^ , and Hope Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by ^ a sister. Mildred Bryant, and a ' brother, RX. Martin. Surviving: her husband of SI years. Parks Roberts of the home; 2 sons, Mark A. Roberts and wife loan of Winston-Salem and Stephen A. Roberts and wife Ann of Belews Creek; a brother, L.P. Martin of Advance: and a sister,'' Vena Minton of Jonesville. ' A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2S at<Forsyth Memorial Park, with the j Rev. Keith Fortenberiy officiat-; ing. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative - CareCenter, I lOO-C S. Stratford RoatL Winston-Salem, 27103.-/'... ; Agness Cannady Thomas Mrs. Agnes Cannady Thomas, 76. of Mocksville. died Wednes day. May 21. 2003. at her home following a short illness. She was bom in Davie County, daughter of the late Lodokas and Viola Hudson Cannady. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and for many years was a sales clerk for Belk Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem. Her husband, Frank Thomas, preceded her in tieath in 1997. Survivors: 2 daughters, Charisse Fountain of Oainsville, Fla., and Oeanna Thomas Randolph of Doylstown, Px: a brother, Alvin Cannady of Win ston-Salem: 3 sisters. Naomi Spratley. Alice Caither and Pecola Holman. all of Mocksville: 4 grandchildren: and a great-grand child. A memorial service was held on Saturday. May 24 al 3 p.m. in .,the chapel of Graham Funeral 'Home in Mocksville, with the Rev. Donald Ray Jenkins ofitci- aling. y Benilce Bryant Watts j Mn. Bemice Btyam Watts. 83 1of YadkinviUe, died Sunday, May ' 25.2003. at Wake Forest Univer sity Medical Center. , She was bom Oct. 30, 1919, t in Yadkin County to the late .* Nereus Patterson and Beulah I Long Bryant. Mrs. Watts was a ' homemaker, a member of Deep j Creek Friends Meeting, where she •worked in the children's nursery, was part of the Phone Ministry, " enlarged the print for the elderly Sunday school class and took ' mealstothehttmebotmdandshur-.? ins md was a voluiiteer for YadkinChristian Ministries. In addition to her parents, she n was preceded in death by her bus- I band, Percy Charles Watts: a son, ! Phillip Lee Watts: 3 sisten,Eloise IBryant, Virginia Bryant and j Beulah Mae Bryant: and a brother, |Paul Bryant ! Surviving: 4 sons, Michael R. '(Breoda) Watts Sr. of Mocksville, Harold Gray (Donna) Wans of, Greensboro, Chaiies K. (Patty) Watts of LewtsviUe and RandaU D. (Teresa) Watts of Madison: 6 grandchildren: agieat-grandchild: 2 sisters, Martha B. Smith of Anniston, Ala. and Nora B. Griswold of Elon College: and 3 brothers, Arthur Bryant of Carthage, Albert Bryant of Hamptonville and Charles Bryam of Germantown, Tenn. Her funeral service was at 11 xm. Wednestfcy, May 28 at Deep Creek Friends Meeting by the Rev. Lee Lane. Burial followedat Macedonia Baptist Church 1 Cemetery in TobaccovUle. j Memorials:Yadkin Christian f Ministries, 121 W. Elm St.,• Yadkinvi lie, 27055: or Deep ' Creek Friends Meeting, Deep ' Creek Church Road, YhdkinviUe. 27055. n,«iiGountj(Pyla^8j^ cr- 0 0 0 15 v; \ o DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 5,2003 •V Iva Aaron Bottoms V Mis. Iva Aaron Bottoms of Winsion-Salem died Saturday. May 31, 2003, at Springwood Care of Forsyth. Mrs. Bottoms was bom May II, 1903, in Davie County to the late Cicero Locksley and Eiftma Smith Aaron. She was a graduate of Fork Academy High School and the Charlotte Cosmetology School. Her husband, William (Bill) Bottoms, preceded her in death along with a sister. Da Baily, and a brother, Dewey Aaron. Surviving: 3 nephews; 3 nieces. She was the owner of Jane's Beauty Shop in Bennettsviiie. S.C.. before moving here. May 11 was her iOOth birthday. A 3 p.m. funeral service was be held at Fulton United Method ist Church in the old sanctuary. Monday, June 2. 2003, with the Rev. Neville Storey officiating. Memorials: Fulton Methodist. 3689 N.C. 801 S„ Advance: or to Hospice/Palliative CareCenter. ilOO-C S. Stratford Road, Win- ston-Salem. 27103. . Richard Alexander Elam V Mr. Richard Alexander Elam. 77. of Kemersviile. died Friday morning. May 30. 2003 at his . home following an extended ill ness. He was bom in Winston-Saiem July 21, 1923, to Ihe late Glenn Edgar and Lelia Dean Elam. He was a graduate of Reynolds High School and Draughon Business College and attended the Univer sity of Alabama in Tiiscaloosa. He served in the 79th Infantry Divi sion of General Paiton's Third Army, participating in three Eu- * ropeon campaigns during World War n. Being a combat-wounded ' veteran he received the Purple Heart, a Presidential Citation, the Bronze Star and numerous other medals. He was a former post commander of the Kemersviile (Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. An outdoor enthusiast and hunter, he was a retiree of Beii Laboratories (Lucent). He was preceded in death by a brother. Gleim Elam Jr.. and a grandson. Bryan Douglas Poindexter. Surviving: his wife, Imogene Lewis Elam: daughters Donna Poteat (Lew) of High Point and Gienna Poindexter (Gene) of Ad vance: 3 grandchildren: a great grandchild;-3 sisters. Carolyn Whitehurst*(Bob) of Winston-Sa iem. Shirley Lineback of Chula Vista. Calif., and Diane Coggin of Virginia Beach. Va.: and numer ous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held 3:30 p.m. Sunday. June I. at the funeral home. Burial was at Fotsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. / 3 .W John William Golloway Mr. John William Golloway Sr.. 78. of Lecsburg, Fla.. died un expectedly on board the Fantasy Cruise Ship in Nassau, Bahamas Friday. May 23,2003. Mr. Golloway was bom in Youngstown, Ohio July 20,1924, arid moved to Orlando. Fla. in 1927. He was longtime member First United Methodist Church in 'Orlando; a member of Maple Springs United Methodist (3iurch in Winston-Salem and at the time of his death a member of First United Methodist Church and the Pathfinders Sunday school class in Tavares. Fla. He attended Hilicrest Elementary. Montverde Academy and graduated from Hampton Dubose Academy. Mr. Golloway was a veteran of World War n. serving in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. He worked in men's retail as a manager and head buyer for Rutland of Orlando for 24 years. He retired as a vice president and store manager from Norman Stockton Inc. after 24 years in 1991. Survivors: his wife of S3 years. Stella Hildebrand Golloway: a son. John William Golloway Jr. and fiancee Barbara Cooper; 2 daughters. Nancy Lamm (Woody) of Blowing Rock and Linda Spry (Sam) of Mocksvilie: and S grand children. A memorial service was con ducted at Rrst United Methodist Church in Tavares. Fla. Monday, June 2. at II a.m. The graveside service will be held at Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury. Memorials: First United Meth odist Church of Tavares. 600 W. lanthe St.. P.O. Box 1086, Tavares, FL 32778: American Cancer Society: or the American Heart Association. - y Virgle Vance Harper Mrs. Virgie Vance Harper, 78, ^ of Becktown Road, Mocksvilie,' died Satuday, May 31 at: Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. ' Bom in Huntington, W.Va. on ^ July 11.1924. she was the daugh-1 teroftbe late Emzie and Rorence Nicholas Vance. She was retired ' from (Taimon Mills and was of the Baptist faith. Her husband, Carl Harper, pre- ^ ceded her in death. Survivors: a son, Ralph (Debbie) Waiser: 3 daughters, Janice Sue Moore of Trinity. Pat (Lewis) Henderson of Spartanburg, S.C., and Carol ; Maynor of South Carolina; iS grandchiidren: 20 great-giandchii- dren: and a great-great-grand child. She was also preceded in death by a son. John Lee Johnson, and a brother. Albert Vance. Funeral services were con- . ducted on Tuesday. June 3. at i p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service chapel with the Rev. Bill Pharr officiating. Burial was in Rose - Cemetery. _! Memorials: Hospice of Davie. V or the Davie County Public Li brary. 0 \ Qz) <r w 0 o s O DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 5,2003 I °®"aDanner Harris 102. of Mocksville, died Thursday. May 29. 2003 at her home. l»ni April 15. mDavie County to Esau andFlorence Brogdon Danner. She ^ a lwmemakerand was a mem- i/ ff Chuich. u ' preceded indeath by her parents, her husband.Moses M. Harris: 3sons. Foirest Rossie and W. D. Harris. Surviving: a son; D.A. "Dob"^ of Mocksville; adaughteny Hedgecock of Kemenville.:13 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren and great-great- ^dchildren; 3 daughters In law,Mary Lee. Virginia and Bonnie ' ^ nanis, all of Mocksville. A gmveside service was held a 11 im. Saturday. May 31 at theBear Creek Baptist Church Cem- eteiy^ Revs. R.C. Redmond Jr.and Grady Tutierow. . U , Joseph T. Scheck Mr. Joseph T. Tom" Sheck. of Bermuda Run. formerly of Syosset. N. Y.. died at his brother's home in Granada Hills. Calif., on Monday. May 12.2003. Mr. Sheck was bom Nov. 21. 1919. in Baltimore. Md.. to Joseph A. and Elsie Wagner Sliwk. He retired from the furniture indus try after serving in numerous man agement positions including vice . president of sales for State of Newburgh. Colony House Furni ture of Newton, and Chapel Hill Furniture. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War n. and in the Korean conflict, being awarded the Bronze Star in the latter. He attended Fordham Uni versity. New York University and New York University Graduate School. He was preceded in death by his wife. Marie Fegan Sheck. Survivors: 6 daughters. Peg Shanley. Barbara Lino. Kathy Sheck. Terry Hillerich. Anne Premer. Beth Schreiber; 7 grand children; a brother. William A. Sheck; and sister. Mary Kelly of Yardley. Pa. . A memorial service will be held at 11 ajn»iawrday. June 14. v at Corpus Chrisli Roman Catho- lie Church in Pociftc Palisades. Calif. Memorials: Boys Republic at wwivJioysrtpubliejirg. Naomi Cannady Spratley J Mrs. Naomi Cannady Spratley 83, of Sommerset Court. Mocks ville. died Sunday. June 1, 200; in Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom in Davie county daughter of the late Lodokas S and Viola Hudson Caiuudy. Her husband. Herbett Spratley preceded her in deathon July 26 1982. Most of her life was spent in New York, where she worked as a unit clerk at St. Luke's HospitaL Survivors; a brother. Alvin Cannady of Winston-Salem; and 2 sisters. Alice Galther and Pecola Holman. both of Mocksville. Her funeral service will be. held Friday. June 6 at S p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. The Rev. Jesse Lyons will officiate, and burial will follow in Shiloh Bap- list Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of a niece. Thomasine Gaither. 107 Hillcrest Drive. Mocksville. y Avery C. Steelman Mr. Avery Cleveland Steelman. 73. died Thesday. May 27.20O3. at the Wake Forest Uni versity Baptist Medical Center. He was bom Oct. 21.1929. in Yadkin County to Avery Qeve- land Sr. and Fannie Elizabeth Adams Steeliiuui. He served 22 years with the U.S. Army and as | the food service director with the [ Wake Forest University Baptist • Medical Center for 10 years. Mr. I Steelman was married to Helen ' Joan Clodfelter Steelman since Jan. 27. 1951. His oldest son. n Tetiy Alan Steelman. preceded him in death. Surviving; of the home. Kevin Avery Steelman of Winston-Sa lem; 2 daughters. Debbie Steel man Keck and husband Paul of Pennsylvania and Belinda Steel man I^ett and husband Andrew of Apex; 4 grandchildren; 2 broth ers. Bob Steelman of Winston- Salem and Earl B. Steelman of Advance; and 2 sisters. Mrs. J.T. (Kate) Wagner of Yadkinville and Mrs. Clayton (Francis) Brown of Kinglands. Ga. A graveside service was held at 11 ajn. Friday. May 30. at He bron United Church of Christ Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeff Hammonds officiating. Memorials; Hebron Church of Christ. 129 Hebron Church Road. Winston-Salem. 27107. -si ®»iiCouniyPublteUbrify ftc 0 0 n3 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 5,2003 y Clyde R. Studevent Mr. Gyde Roosevelt "Coach" Studevent of 300 Campbell Road, MocksvUle. died Friday, May 30, 2003 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was bom in Washington, D.C. to Cora Lee Blackburn and the late Clyde Roosevelt Sntdevent. He was a graduate of Central Davie High School, Win- ston-Salem State University and Appalachian State University where he did vocational studies. He was a retired vocational teacher and coach of South Davie Jr. High and Oavie County School System: NEA/NCEA. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Houstonville. Survivors: a wife, Willie Marie Speaks Studevent of the home; a daughter, Gina (Jerome) Studevent Reid of Gteensboro;and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service was con ducted from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Central Davie School Studevent Gymnasium. The fu neral service wsa conilucted at 2 p.in, Tuesday, June 3, at Pleasant j^ill Baptist Church, Houstonville, with the Rev. Walter Tidline, pas tor, officiating. Memorials: Davie County Hospice. /, Kermit Ethil Worrell Mr. Kermit Ethil Worrell, 91. of Clemmons, died Thursday, May 29,2003, at his home. He was bom Nov. 27,1911. in Carroll County, Va.. to Charles W. and Louisa Bowman Worrell. Mr. Worrell was retired from Hanes Dye St Finishing Co. after 41 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1993, Sallie .MarshaU Worrell. Surviving: 3 daughters, Jean W. Nitkln (husband Nick) of Kemersville, Dorothy W. Wrights ' (husband Allen) of Oemmons and Patricia W. Smith (husband James) of Advance; 7 grandchil dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 atHayworth- Miller Kinderton Chapel. Burial followed at Crestview Memorial Park. D Otvit Coun^ Public Ubraiy Mooksi^te, (K? < <r" hn Q o I fi \ \ n DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday. J„„e 12.2003 o +- Pinkie p. Barkery Mrs. Pinkie Patterson Barker, 81. of Mocksvilte, died Monday, June 9, 2003 at Davie County HospitaL She was bom Oct. 21,1921 in Davie County to Thomas and Qementine Booe Holman. She was married to J.A. Baiter who preceded her in death. She was an active member of St. John A.M.E. Zion Church in Mocksville until her health declined. Surviving; a son, Connie (Nellie) Barker of Mocksville; a brother, the Rev. T.S. (Pecola) Holman of Mocksville; a sister, Katherine Jeffers of Bronx, NY; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 4 pan. Friday, June 13 at Sl John AM.E. Zion (Thurch with Pastor Anthony Freeman oHiciating. Burial followed in the chuich cemetery. Public viewing will take place Friday. June 13 from 8 aan.-l;4S pan. at Graham Funeral Home, and then the body will lie in state at the church from 2 pan. until the service begins at 4. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. y Grady C. Beauchamp Mr. Grady Curtis Beauchamp, 95, of Advance, died Sunday, June 8,2003, at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. He was bora July 14,1907. in Davie County to Jimmy O. and Lula Onell Beauchamp. He was a member of Macedonia Mora vian Church and was retired ftom Tanglewood Park. Bdr. Beauchamp was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sis- tecs.Surviving: his wife of60 years, Virginia Williams Beauchamp of the home; a son, Grady Lee Beauchamp and wife Suzene of Hamptonville; 2 daughters, Joyce Anderson aiul husband William of Statesville, and Martha Kmght, of Advance; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Phylis Laird of Advance, Annie Billings of Winston-Salem. Funeral services were at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Revs. Norman Byeriy and Hugh Hayes officiat ing. A graveside service was held at II a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at Macedonia Moravian Church. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Moravian Cemetery Fund, 700 NC 801 N., Advance. 7 Annie Lucille Cook Mrs. Annie Lucille Howard Cook. 83, of N.C. 801 S., died Thursday, June 5, 2003. at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie. The funeral service was at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at "ninen- tine Baptist Church, with the Revs. Joe Smith and Jimmy Lattcaster officiating. Btirial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: ■nutentine Baptist, 217 Deacon Way, Mocksville: orto Davie Hospital Auxiliary, c/oSue Snider, Davie County HospitaL 223 Hospital St., Mocksville. , Mrs. Cook was bom Aug. 28,1919, in Davie County to John L.and Cora Summers Howard, and was retired from Lowes Foods. She was a member of DirrentitteBaptist Church. She enjoyed gardening arul canning. Her favoritepastime was spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, William RansomCook in 1976; a daughter, WandaCook in 1975: a grandson, Jeremy {>)k in 1993; and 5 sisters.Survivors: 2 daughten, Eliza beth Grubb of Mocksville andJudy (John) Emminizer ofMiddletown, Md.; 3 sons. Bob(Marilyn) On*, Richard (Vivian)Cook wd Larry Cook, all ofMocksville; 8 grandchildren; 10great-grandchildren; aitd several nieces and nephews. Ernest Lester Cranfortl)/ Mr. Ernest Lester Cranford, 49, of Keith Lane, Advance, died Montlay, June 9,2003 at Fbrsyth Medical Center. He was bora in Yadkin Cbunty to the late Edith Ray O'Neal and Otis Franklin Cranford. Survivors: wife, Melissa Parker Cranford and daughter, Delia May Cranford of the home: 2 brothers, Tony Cranford of Mocksville and Andrew Cranford of Troutman; 3 sisters. Lois Broadway, Lisa Dickens and Frances Lewis, all of Mocksville. Mr. Cranford was of the Bap tist faith. He was employed by Delmer Wayne as an equipment operator. A celebration of life service was conducted at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 in the DavieFuneral S^ce Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lancaircf officiating. Burial was scheduled for Thurs day. June 12 at Greenlawn Cbm- etery in (2hina Grove. X. . 0 4 <a n! n OAVIE COUNTY ENTE.PRISE RECORD, w ~\ nsI- V) <u / .-h Hade William lyiplett Mr. Hade Williain Triplet!, 80, of East Lake Drive, Motdcsville. died Friday, June 6. 2003 at his tesidence. Funeral services wetee Mon-. day, June 9 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Revs. Charles Tuttier and Crys tal Alexander officiating. Burial was in Rose Cemetery with Mili tary Rites by District 11 Memo rial Honor Guard. Memorials: First United Meth odist Church, 30S N. Main St.. Mocksville; or Hospice of Davie, PO Box 8^, Mocksville. Mr. Iriplett was bom Oct. 20, 1922 in Watauga County to the late June Votdey and Maltie Miller Triplen and was retited frrnn Ohio Edisoo Company with more than 38 years of service. He served in the US Army during World War Q receiving the Purple Heart, sev eral Battle Stars and was a rifle expertAnarksmart Hewasamem- ber of Firsr United Methodist Church and a former member of St. Marks United Methodist Cliurch in Gallon, Ohio, where he served as head usher and was on the board of trustees for 23 years. He also served on various church committees and activities. Survivors; his wife, Nancy Noblin Triplen of the home; 3 children. Mark William (Tanya) Triplett of Galion, Tami (Steve) Walker of Mocksville, Tora (Phil) Holshouser of Salisbury, Tonya Hill of Winston-Salem, Michael Scott Triplett of Columbus, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: 3 sisters, Stella Watson. Leano Bell Miller, both of Deep Gap, and Mildred T. Sumtneriin of Lenoir. . / Nell Driver Tyndall ^ Mrs. Nell Driver lyndall, 74, of Clemmons died Wcrlnesday, June 4,2003, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A graveside service was at II a.m. Saturday. June 7 at Batons Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Lee Cook officiating. Memorials: Batons Baptist, c/ . o Nelda Brown, 493 Batons Church Rood, Mocksville. Mrs. lyndall was bom Aug. 7, . 1928. in Newcastle, Ind., to Thelma CoUette Driver of Mocks ville and the late Lonnie Driver, and was retired from Dunnagan & . Rideout Inc. She was a graduate of Farmington High School and Oraughon Business College, and was a member of Batons Baptist Church. Survivors; a son and daughter- in-law, Eugene and Brenda Hunter, a daughter. Sue Hunter Miller, all of Mocksville; 4 grand children: a great-grandson, a brother, Clarence Driver of Mocksville; and 2 nieces. yEugene C. Vest Mr. Eugene C (Gene) Vest, 60, ofWyo Road, Mocksville, died on Friday, June 6, 2003, at Davie County Hospital. He was born in Forsyth County, on Aug. 23,1942, son of the late Cedric Durham and Ophelia Mae Fender Vest. He was . retired from Community Heating and Plumbing. Survivors: 3 sons. Gregory Eu gene (Bonnie) Vest of Stephens, Ark., Timothy Ray Vest of Clemmons and Bradley Cedric Vest of Farmington; a daughter, Angela Regina V. (David) Penland of Advance; a sister, Nancy (Jack) Greene of Winston-Salem: and 3 brothers, Richard (Btona) Vest of Farmington, Will (Linda) Vest of Winston-Salem and David (Arm) Vest of Yadkinville; and 2 grandaughters. Funeral services were con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9 in the Davie Funeral Service (Jhapel, with the Rev. Bill Pharr officiating. Burial was in the Farmington Community Cem etery. j Harold'Dicker Williard Mr. Harold Dicker WilUord, 71, ofAdvance, died Sunday, June 8,2003, at his home. He was bom May 14,1932, in Davie County to Fletcher Edward and Lucille Dicker Williard. He was a member of Vadkin Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Williard was preceded in death by his brother, Fletcher Williard Jr. Surviving: a daughter, Pam Smith and husband Terry of Ad vance; 2 sons. Dean Williard and wife Linda of Advance and Patrick Williard and wife Christy of Greensboro; 3 grandchildren: 2 great-granddaughters; and a sister, Norma Jean Cbpe of Advance. The funeral service was at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Craddock officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednes-day.June 11 at Yadkin Valley Bap tist Church. ! Gftunty Ukmy >. N7 0 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD. Thursday,.J„ne 19.2003.. . James Larry Adv«ce.died-ni«sdaym^g. Mr. Dennis was bom My lu. 1940. to lames Charles anMamie Lee Ooihs Dem... mMontgomery County. He had Uved in Fhfsyth County f« ttepast 20 yean where he owned and v^atedL.D.-s Masonry. Mr. Dennis was prece^ mjpaa,by his patents and adaugh- ^^.OonnaKayDen^ ouiseSurviving, his wiie.Russell DennU of the hoi^3 children. Yogi viUei Shannon James >Stanley and Mitii Wood (Chip) ofcSmons; 3 gtandchildmn; agreat-granddaughier. ,|«rtwr.U5ier Dennis (Ruth) of Mietal service was held at 11 ami. Ftiday. Jane 1.3 ai the.^,eum Chapel of Eastlawn Sns of Memory m Kemersville. Carolyn Louise Hartman . / Miss Carolyn Louise Haitman. J 79. of Advance, died Thursdayafternoon. June 12. 2003 at Meadowbrook Manor in Gammons. The funeral sepfice was held at Advance United Meih^ist Church by the gammons. Burial followed at Ad-. vance BaplUi Oiinch Cemetery. Miss Hartman was born in Davie County. Nov. II. 1923. thedaughter of J.A. and Ruth Butner Hartman. She graduated frotnAppalachian State University and taught school in Davie and Davidson counties for more than 35 years. She was a lifelong resi dent of Advance and was a mem ber of Advance United MethodistChurch.Order of the Eastern S^ and N.C. Association of Retired Teachers.Miss Hartman was preceded m death by her parents and a brother. Walter B. Hartman. Surviving: a sister. Elsie n. Vogler (Ed): a sister-in-law. Vd-ginia Hartman; 2 nieces; 4 neph ews; and many other family mem-bets and friends. .Memorials: Advance Meth^- ist Building Fund. 1911 N.C. 801 S.. Advance. v. Mabel Boger Howard Mrs. Mabel Boger Howard. 90. of Matkland Road. Advance, widow of (aeorge A. Howard, died Tuesday. June 10.2003 as Davie County Hospital. She was bom July IS. 1912 in Davie County to the late George Malcus and Amanda Jane Dunn Boger. She was a member of Elbaville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and Clemmons Order of Eastern Star #373. Mrs. Howard was retired from WoniierKnit and was a seamtress. She had a love for flowers, binls and gardening. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law. J. Odell Smith. 3 sis ters. Estel Allen. Irene Anderson, and Helen Williams, and 2 broth ers. Paul and Claude Boger. Survivors: a daugtoer. Elaine Howard Smith bTAlvYnce; a grandson: 3 sisters, Sara Jones and Evelyn Seamon of Mocksville. and Mary Alice (Elmer) Fulp of WaUcertown; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. Elva Howard Krites. Virona (Mack) Krites of Winston-Salem: an adopted granddaughter and 3 great-grand children; and mimy friends. Funeral services were Thurs day. June 12 at 2 p.m. at Elbaville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Neville Storey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with graveside rites conducted by OES #373. Memorials: Elbaville Method ist. e/o Juanita Blakley. 1844 Yadkin Valley Road. Advance. /John Henry KIger Mr. John Henry Kiger. d9 of Cana Road. Mocksville. died Wednesday. June II. 2003 at Forsyth Medical Center in Win- Mon-Solem. I Funeral services were Samr- day. June 14 at II a.m. in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. (3irisClantz. Brad Holliman and Lee Cook ofTiciating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove United Meth odist Oiurcfa Cemetery. Memorials: Chestnut Grove Methodist Cemetery Fund, c/o Kenny Harpe. 3240 US 601 N.. Mocksville. Mr. Kiger was bom Aug. 25. 1933 in Davie County to the late Thomas Washington and Gladys Seats Kigtf and was retired from Kiger Trucking. He attended 'Smith Grove United Methodist Cniurch and was a member of Giestnut Grove United Method ist Church. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed gardening. Survivors: his wife, Louvella Bameycastle Kiger of the home. 2 children. John Thomas Kiger of Morganton. Lisa (Jimmy) Hyde of Mocksville; 2 step-children. Teresa (Roy) Hurt. Melinda (Jimmy) Gentle of Mocksville: 4 grandchildren: 3 great-grandchil dren: a brother. DeWayne (Peggy) n Kiger of Mocksville. 6 sisters. Bessie Lee Boggs and Barbara Allen, both of Yadkinville. Ann (Sammy) DeBusk of Winston-Sa lem. Katherine (Pete) Manhews of East Bend. Linda (Jackie) Harrison and Patricia (G.W.) Allen, both of Mocksville. ."LI .\- •L y V - (a County Public Library Mooks^le, NO AO 0 o davie county enterprise record. nS y <0 _o Q. < > tr Gerald Rudolf Konkel Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Rudolf Konkel, 78. of Clemmons, died Saluiday, June 14, 2003, al the Kaie B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was bom in Milwaukee, Wise., on Oct. 29,1924, to August and Gettiude Rudolf Konkel. Mr. Konkel was a member of High land Presbyterian Church and graduated from Marquetie Uni- venily with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He was retired from the Ladish Co. of Cudahy, Wise., with many years of service. Mr. Konkel was an avid gardener and the neigh borhood handyman . He loved working with wood and was known for his wit aiul humor. Survivors: 3 daughters, Nancy Mueller and husband Tom of Lake in the Hills, DL, Patricia Barta of Biyant, Wise., and Linda Konkel of Mocksville; a son. Ron Konkel and wife Ozden of Norwalk, Conn.; S grandchildren; and a brother, Leonard Konkel and wife Jan of Hot Springs Village, Ark. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, 27407; or Hospice/ Palliative Care, 1100-C Si. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, 27103. y James Frank Koontz Mr. James Frank Koontz, 80, of U.S, 158, Mocksville, died Monday, June 16,2003 at Autumn Care of Mocksville, A memorial graveside service was held Wednesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at Rose Cemetery with the Rev, Charles Stewart officiating, Mr. Koontz was bom Aug. 7, 1922 in Davie County to the late P. L. and Pansy Baity Koontz and was retired from N.C. Department of Transportation and was also a fatmer, - He was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II. Survivors: his wife, Nadine Lanier Koontz of the home; 2 brothers, W. B. Koontz and Lewis L. Koontz of Mocksville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Koontz, who died daring World War U. J Margaret Handsel Lane V ' Mrs, Margaret Handsel Lone. 79, ofSain Rood. Mocksville. died Friday, June 13. 2003 at Wake Fttrest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Solem. A funeral .service was held Sunday, June I al 3 p.m. at Dulin United Methitdist Church with Revs. David Smith and Ray O'Fetiell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials: Cancer Services lnc.3175 Maplewood Ave.. Win ston-Salem, 27103; or Humane Society of Davie, PO Box 153, Mocksville, Mis. Lane was bom Feb. 14, 1924 in Stanley (Gaston County) to the late Thomas Lawrence aiid Lola Craig Handsel and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Gaston County School and Kings Business College in Char lotte. During World War n she was a stenogiapher for the FBI. She was a member of Dulin United , Methodist Church. She married ] Rev. J. C. Lone in 1948 who was j a member of the Western NC | Conference of the United Meth- ' odist Chuich. He preceded her in ' death Nave. 1,1999, She was also preceiied in death by a son-in-law; Robett Anderson. Survivors: 4 daughters. Cathy (Smitly) Motsinger of Midway, Patricia Anderson of Marion. Carol (Dennis) Dobbs of Colum bia. S.C., Margaret Ann Lane of Mocksville; 2 sons. Bob (Lynn) Lane of Sparta. Chris Lane of Cblumbia, S.C; 6 grandchildren. 2 great-gtondchildren; and a cIonc friend; Mary Tom Carter of Mocksville. Oavii Coyn]y Piibiic library NC . Hade William THplett v/ Mr. Hade William Triplett, 8' of East Lake Drive, Mocksvill died Friday, June 6, 2003 at h residence. Funeral services were Mot day, June 9 al 3 p.m. at Fin United Methodist C3iurch with th Revs. Charles Thmer and Ctys tol Alexander officiating. Butia was in Rose Cemetery with Mili tary Rites by District 11 Memo rial Honor Guard. Memorials: First United Meth odisi Church, 305 N. Main St. Mocksville; or Hospice of Davie. PO Box 848, Mocksville. Mr. Tiipiett was bom (Jet. 20. 1922 in Wotauga County to the late June Vonley and Maitie Miller Tiipiett and was retired from Ohio Edison Company with more than 38 years of service. He served in the U.S. Aimy during Woiid War D receiving the Puiple Heait, sevl eral Bottle Stars and was a rifle cxpenAnoiksmaii. Hewasamem- ber of First United Methodist Church and a former member of St, Marks United Methodist Church in Gallon, Ohio, where he served as head usher and was on He also served on various ^u committees and actiyities. Survivors: his wife, Nanc. Noblin Triplets of the home; children, Mark William (Tdityal THplett of Galion, Thmi (Steve^ Walker of Mocksville, Ihra (Fhil^ Holshouser of Salisbury, "Ibny^*Hill of Winston-Salem, ani^ Michael Scott Triplett of Cbtum4 sisters, Stella Watson, Leano Bel^ Miller, both of Deep Gap, ontk; Mildrerf T, Summertin of Lencir. ^ 70 o XD 0) vs a \ \s t n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 26,2003 vi • Kb I 13 .f /Leonard Mack Anders Mr. Leonard Mack Anders, 79, of Fulton Street, Mocksville, died late Saturday atemoon. June 21, 2003 at his home'. Funeral servities were at 2 pan. Ihesday, June 24 in Eaton Fiinera] Chapel with the Revs. Hobert Dowell and Bruce Lundy offici* ating. Burial was in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cem etery. Memorials: Brenners Childrens Hospital. Medical Cen ter Blvd.. Winston-Salem. 27157. Mr, Anders was bom in Allegheny County on June 18. 1924 to the late Robert and Flora Maines Anders and was a retired truck driver for Poindexter Lum ber Co. with 36 years of service. He was formerly with Wall-Tliraer Casket Co. in Winston-Salem. He was a member of the New River Baptist Church in Sparta where he had been a tleacon and had served on committees incluiiing the board of trustees. He was an Army vet eran and was a member of the DAV and VFW Post 8719. Mr. Anders was an avid Braves fan. enjoyed gardening and taking his grandchildren to Tweetsie Rail road. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Sherron Lynn Anders: a grandson. Jonathan; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers. Surviving: his wife of S4 years. Doris Bowen Anders; a daughter. Lynette Royal of Mocksville; 4 sons. Gene Anrters and wife Betty of Sparta. Dale Anders and wife BJ. and Joel Anders and wife Vonda. all ofAdvance, and Chris Anders and wife Carol of Mocks ville; 7 grandchildren; 3 great- grantlchildren; a sister. Mary Jane Bare of Ennice; a sister-in-law. Virginia Bowers ofAdvance; and several nieces and nephews. Ora Elizabeth BowersJ Mrs. Ora Elizabeth Smith Bowers. 76, of Graham, died Fri day. June 13. 2003 at Alamance Health Care after four years of failing health and a critic^ illness of two weeks. A native of Philadelphia. Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Irvin Smith and the late Ettuna Briggs Smith and the wife of the late Gordon Mothew Bow ers for 55 years. Ahomemaker for most ofher life, she was employed in the personnel , departments of Copelaivd J'abrics. Travora Mills anil Carmon Mills. She was a sales representative for Avon Products and served as a substinite teacher in the Alamance County School System. She attended Elon Col lege and was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Survivors; 2 daughters. Brenda Sykes and husbarui Robert ofGra ham and Robin Harden and hus band Glerm of Mocksville; and 4 grantlchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son. Gordon Matbew Bow ers Jr. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 pan. Sunday. June 15 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Norman Whitney. Burial followed at Pine Hill Cemtety. Memorials: Bethany Presbyte rian. 1500 S. Main Sta. Graham. 27253; or Alamance Health Care Center. 1987 Hilton Road. Burlington. 27217. j Barbara M. Collins * Mrs, Barbara McKnIgbt Collins. 64, .of Advance, died 'Thursday morning, June 19.2003. at her home. She was bom April 18, 1939. in Fbrsyth County to Pride Evan and Frances Knight McKnight and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs, Collins was a graduate of Hones High School, class of 1958 and had retired from Piedmont Air lines with 23 years of service. Surviving: her husband of 34 years. Phillip O. Collins of the home; a brother. Allen McKnight of Pinnacle; 3 spMial nieces; a special aunt; friends; and pets Anntemae and Baxter. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday. June 22 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by the Rev. Danny Smith, Burial followed at Westlawn Gar dens of Memory, Memorials; American Heart Assoc.. 202 CenterPoint Drive. Suite 100. Greensboro. 27409; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Opal Evans Dills y Mrs, Opal Evans Dills. 85. of Salisbury, died Thursday. June 19.2003 at Rowan Regional Medical Center, She hod been in declining health for two years and seriously ill for two weeks. She was bora on Dec. 8,1917 in Macon Cdunry. a daughter of the late Lora Rowland Evans and Gine Evans, She was educated inMoore County schools, and was retired from KoSa and later ' ^ worked for Pioneer Manufactur- " ing and Haleyville Drapeiy. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Phyllis Dills Welch.on April 17.2001; and 2 grandsons. James Douglas Dills on Nov. 5. 1988. and John Herbert Cross on Feb. 22.20O3. Survivois: a son. Douglas Dills of Salisbury; 2 daughters. Fteida Dills Heitman of Salisbury and Joann Dills Gregory of Mocks ville; 2 brothers. Ralph Evans of Lexington and Walter Evans of Aquone; 2 sisten. Nellie Thylorof Aquone and Lucy Epley of Hickory; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 grear- gieat-grandchildren. The funeral was heM at 3 pan. Sunday. June 22 at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Young, minister of Morn ing Star Baptist Chtircb. ofliciat- ing. Burial was in Rowan Memo rial Park. Memorials: Moraingstar Bop- ' tist. 175 Young Mountain Road. Cleveland. NC 27013. (O n o o n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 26,2003 NO V7 <2: s- . o , fj Rebecca Jane Edwards Mrs. Rebecca Jane Gilbert Edwards. 51, of North Wilkes- boro, died Friday, June 20,2003, ai her home. Mrs. Edwards was bom May 3,1952, in Wilkes County to Wil liam Albert and Ruth Absher Gil- beit. She was credit manager of Jeld-Wen Miliwork and was a memberof First Baptist Church of Nonh Wilkesboro, where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Survivors: her husband, Steve Edwards of the home: a son. Bill Edwards of the home; and a brother, James Michael Gilbert of Advance. The funeral service was held at2pm.Tbesday,June 24,at First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro with Dr. N. Nelson Gianade Jr. officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Memorials: Hospice of Wilkes. 1908 W. Park Drive, North Wilkesboro. 28659: or Heart Failure Unit or Oncology Clinic at'Duke University Medi cal earner. y Corey David Hawkins Corey David Hawkins, 20, of Graham, was found dead on June 19, He was a native of Dallas, Texas, and the son of Bonnie Hawkins Chotzelewski, who sur vives. Corey was employed at Food Lion in Clemmons and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, receiving basic training in San Antonio. Texas. He. was of the Catholic faith. He was a collector of Titanic memorabilia and a Star Trek fan and he loved building model cars in his spare time. Survivors: his mother of the home: a brother, Curtis Maniim of the home; maternal grandmother, Patricia Hawkins of Liberty; and . maternal grandfather, David i Guiieriez of Bay Town, Texas. A memorial service was held at 11 am. Tttesday, June 24, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Ellen Montello y Mrs, Ellen Montello, 88, of Advance, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y„Oct. 11,1914,ioBennieand Carmeia Cervo Thvoiaro, Mrs, Montello was preceded in death by her husband, John Montello, Surviving: 2 daughters, Ellen Vuzzo of Advance and Maryann Muiheam of Manaiapan, NX; a brother, John Tavolaro; a sister, Josephine "nirco; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren, A prayer service was held at Hayworth-Miiler Kinderton Chapel with Father Jude ofBciat- ing. Memorials: American Heart Assoc., 202 CenterPoint Drive, Suite 100, Greensboro, 27409. / Florence Brown Packer Piirilr'vn®Icher, 70, of Fairview, died Mon^y,/nne2,2003atMoun.tain Ato Hospice Solace Center foHowtng a pedod of declining;, A native and Ufe resident of ' Buncombe County, she attendedFmrview Calvary Baptist Church.She was a daughter of ihe Tate Bro^' "" Survivors: herhusband. WilliePticher of the home; sons, .To^y Meiitilo and wife Cathy ofArden,JelfteyMe,TiilandwifeShwn.and Lawrence Merrill, all and wife Rose of Marion: step- Linville ofYadkmville and Loretta Boger of Advance: asUter, Ruby Denny of C'^IIton.Ga.: 7 grandchildren:and a great-granddaughter.The funeral secvics were held at U am. Thursday, June 5 at Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Bobby Earwood officiating,Burtal was in Cane Creek Cem- ' ctciy. Memorials: Mountain Area ' PO- Box 25338,Ashcville, 28813. -•P <0 Wo^^«vllte, NO n 0 o n DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday. June 26,2003 \0 /Hobeit Lee Snow nwRev.HobenUeSnow.ga,of Autumn Cats Nuning Home. M«ltsvUIe. roimeriy ofWiiuioo- Saiem. died Jut« 20.2003. HewaebomJuiie2I.1920,inFotsyih County to Walter Btyoat and Mandy Hawlcj Snow. He was a pastor of Church of God of wphecy imtil his retiiemeot. He had a one time served as disuict oveneer for the church. iVeceding him in death was hiswife. UUian Hutchins Snow; a sis- tw. Ruby CarJton; a brother.Dewey Snow; and a gtanddaugh- ■er, Ihmmy Louise Snow.Survivors: 2 sons. Kenneth ui •nwKsviiie and ThomasA. Snow of Fayetteviile; a daugh-ler. Barbara Jean Whitley ofKenley: 2 sisien, Inez BobbinsMd Ila Mae Wagoner, both ofWmston-Salem; a brother. CoySnow of Wilmington, Del.: 6grandchildren: several greatgrandchildren: and nieces and nephews.The funeral was at 3:30 p mSunday. June 22. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel witluheRevs. Bobby Shinault and Leeplover officiating. Burial fol-owed at Westlawn Oaidens ofMemory In Clemmons. I EUis Harding WilUamsV Mr. Ellis Harding Williams, 82.ofWinsion-Salem died Monday. June 16.2003. at Oak Sum mit Nursing Center. He was bom July 13.1920. inDavie County to Roy E. and Lovie Ellis Williams. Mr. Williams wasa member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Western Electric.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife.Norma Ihylor Williams: a brother. Edwin Williams; and a sister. Dorothy Williams. Surviving: a son. Donald Wn- i Hams and wife Bette of Winston- !Salem: a daughter, Deborah 'Mabie and husband Dwight of iToledo. Ohio: 5 grandchildren: a ' great-grandson; 3 sisters. InezWilliams of Mocksville. Frances : Caudle and husband Oscar of ' Winston-Salem and Nellie Williams of Mocksville: a brother. •Gene Williams and wife Jean of Rock Hili. S.C.: and a number ofnieces and nephews. The funeral service was at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hind ■officiating. Burial followed at Smith Grove United MethodistChurch Cemetery in Mocksville. Keisa Dawn Wright(/ Kesia Dawn Ellis Wright, 36.of Lexington, died Ihesday. Jan. 17.2003 at her home. Mrs. Wtight was bora May 16,1967. in Colorado to Jetty Brace Ellis and Sandra Hanzog Ellis. A 'gtaduaie of ^Idsboro Christian 'School and Davidson County ' Community College, she worked 'with the Kirsyth County Health jDepartment as a phlebotomist. Survivors: her husband.Michael Shane Wright, and 2 |sons. Christopher Shane Wtight > land Jetty Brandon Wright, ail of !tfaehoffle:herpaients.JetiyBrace 'Ellis and Sandra Hanzog Ellis of :Advance: and a sister. Rebecca Eilis of Lexington. 'The funetai service was held jat 2 p.ni. Thursday. Jan. 19 at '■Davidson Funetai Home Lexing- |ton Chapel with Dr. Gaiy Gibson i officiating. Burial foiiowed at For- 'est Hiil Memorial Park. Memorials: Davidson Hospice. P.O.Boxl941,Lexington,27293. ' i • O WooJcsvWte, NC