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Jul - Decr\J I e \,ldni Marie Chase Kim Marie Chase. 49. of Pine Ridge Road. MocksviUe. died on Wednesday. June 24, 2009. at Foisyth MedicaLQu- ler. Bom in Clinton County. N.Y. on Apil 26.1960. she was the daugiter of the late Harold John Wrisky and Myma Ceorgtana Millaof Platisbutgh. N.Y.. who suivnes. She was employed at the U.S. Post Office in Advance and was a member of Tlimty Baptist Church where she laugbt a 4 and S year old Sun day School class. Inaddition to bermotherand stepfuber. Howard Miller, sur- vivots include: bet husband.. Timothy Chase, whom she mar ried on Aug. 6.1983; a daugh ter. Tamata (Rusty) Miller of MocksviUe; a stepdaughter. Natasha Paris of Advance; 2 brothers, Loren Wrisley of Highland Mills, N.Y. and Brian Wrisley of MocksviUe; a sister. Lori (Raymond) Courchesne of Advance; a grandson. Leyi Miller and a step granddaugh ter. Rylee. . , The service to celebrate her life was held Sunday. June 28. at 4 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. DarreU Co* officiating. Burial was in. the Dirrentine Baptist Church cemetery. The family receivrf friends Saturday. June 27. at Trinity Baptist Church. ; ^ ~ Memorials; Trinity Baptist. 2722 US 601 S.. MocksvUle. Online condolences; www.daviejuneralservice.com. ^ary Lee Harris Mary Lee WallaceHarris ofMocksville died June 29,2009- • . - " 1023 She was bom Nov. 5,19in Indiana to the late Luke mdMae H. Wallace. She gr^u- ated from Farmington Highschool in 1941. She rt^ed D.A. Harris in December of Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, her sis-Su^se. and her brothers. BUI. Bob. and Roger. Surviving: 2 daughte .judy(Arthur)Spi»<^^« (Richard) Pierce; 3 sons, Ronnie (Helen) Hams.(Linda) Harris. (Susan) Harris; 9 grandchildreri. 11great-grandchildren; a sister.pLy(Kenneth)TaUey;broth- : eShnWaUace. Bud (Sara)■; Wallace; and «stetsMn-law.• Peggy WaUace. Ann Wallace. • andFayHedgecock.The family was to receivefriends Wednesday at BearCteekBaptistChutch.withherfuneral servicefollowmg«U a.rn. with the R®*-Buckner and Greg McEwofficiating. BurialrheBearCieekBaptistChutch Cemetery.Memorials; ®ear CreeBaptist. Bear Creek ChurchRoad. MocksviUe. Online condolences.v>y^:gentrylimeralse<yice.com. ^^yford Carl Harris Mr. Rayford Carl Harris. 79. of South Salisbury Street.MocksviUe. died on Wednesday. June 24. 2009. at ForsythMedical Center in Winston-Sa- lem.Mr. Harris was bom inYadkin County on Dec. 8.1929. to the late Carl and Bessie MaysHarris. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in MocksviUe and wasa veteran of the US Army having served during World War Band the Korean Conflict. WhUeserving in the Army, he married Mary H. Harris on Feb. 22.1952. The two spent 57 yearstogether. After his mUitary ser vice of six years he worked atDavie Auto Parts for 43 years ftom which he retired. After retirement he enjoyed serving his church, fishing, trips to the NCmountains and spending time with family. He was also preceded indeath by 2 brothers. James R. Harris and Mon C. Hams. Survivors: 5 chUdren. Patty(Claude) Tutterow. Jim (Linda)Harris. Jody (Stan) Pack. Rebecca Creason and Tommy(Cindy) Harris; 10 grandchU- dren, Tony and Carrie Renegar.Brooke, Amber and (^la Harris. Krissi (Eric) Shook, Brad(Angelina) Pack. KevinCreason. Eric Creason and Brian (Amanda) Harris; 5 greatgrandchildren. Jake Renegar.Bradley Harris. Chesney and Jackson. Shook and Landon Creason; a sister-in-law. VenaHanis; a special friend.Stephanie MUler; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 10 a.m. Saturday. June27. at Eaton Funeral Chapelwith the Revs. Ray Thomas and ^Tony Owens officiating. The 'family received friends Friday. June 26, at the funeral home.Burial was in Zion Chapel Unired Methodist Church Cem etery in MocksviUe.. Hejvas honored with a milit^ setnceby the VFWMemorial'HSiitlr" Guard. Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc.. Western Carolina Chap ter. 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte. 28215-3220; or American Parkinsons Disease Assoc.. 60 Bay St.. Suite 401. Suten Island. NY 10301. Online condolences: www.eatonfiinerahervice.com. O 5 ocG2H-! W triX■sX cnW Xnno HSI*s 3o. CD S oo oCJ c(g ^ == -oCD C- S 5?. •<; a> ■^rankie Cope Mino^. Mn. FranMe Virginia Cope Minor. 66. of Markland Road.Advance, died Saturday. June 27, 2009, ac the home of her daughter on Daisy Ridge Lane. She was born in DavieCounty on Nov. 27.1942, to thelate Howard Taft and Mary Jane Forrest Cope and was a home- maker. Mrs. Minor was a dedi cated mother and grandmother and loved her sisters. She was also preceded in death by her husband. JohnFranklin Minor; 2 sisters.Mamie Sue Cope and Catherine Burton Seamon and 2 brothers.Harold Cope and Kenneth Cope. Survivors; 4 daughters.Karen (David) Harp. Shirley (John) Hillegaart. Debbie Mitchem (Brian Smith) andTammie Minor (Tim Fariey). allof Advance; 10 grandchildren;2 sisters. Rosie Marie Spaughof Advance and Frances (Bud) Spaugh ofMocks ville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday. June30. at Eaton Funeral Chapel •with the Rev. KirkTunerow of ficiating. Burial was in the Elbaviile United MethodistChurch Cemetery. The family received ftiends Monday. June29. at the funeral home. Memorials; donor's choice. Online condolences; yvwiv.earonfiineralservice.com. ^Grover Levi Osbome OroverLeviOsbome. 78, ofSalisbury died Thursday. June23. 2009 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He had been in declining health for severalyears and seriously ill for two weeks. Bom Oct. 3. 1930 in DavieCounty, he was the son of thelate Henry Davis Osbome and Juiia Mae Broadway Osbome. Educated in the Davie andRowan County schools and Winston-Salem Barber School,he was employed by Harviel'sBarber Shop. Town Mall andSouth Main Barber Shop. Mr.Osbome retired after 50 yearsdue to declining health.,A member ofSiallings MemorialBaptist Church, he was anactive member of FranklinEllis Lion's Club for approximaieiy 50 years, wherehe received many honors, including "Man of the Year". He was preceded in deathby a brother Cecil Osbome. 2sisters, Bessie OsboraeDurham and Betty Magaline Osbome Freeze. Sumvtws: his wife. MildredLofli'n Osborne. whom hemarried Nov. 25. 1949; sons.Steve Osborne (Sharon) of China Grove. Lynn Osbome(Diane) of Granite Quarry; daughters. Debbie Andrews(Bubba) and Wanda-Foil(George) ofSalisbury: brothersand sisters. Dolly Lindsay of Woodleaf. Margie Foster ofSalisbury. Grady B. Osborae of Cleveland, Elsie Deal ofKansas. Lois Sanders. KennethOsbome. Janet Brown, all ofSalisbury; 10 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren: 17 greatgrandchildren: and 3 step- great-grandchildren.Visitation was Sunday. June28 at Lyerly Funeral Home.The service followed at 4 p.m.in the James C. Lyerly Chapelwith the Rev. Mike Shoaf officiating. Burial followed atChestnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials: Franklin EllisLion's Club. C/0 Donald Beck.6402 Fox Terrace Salisbury.28146: or NazarethCommunity Church. PO Box •M4. Rockwell. 28138. Online condolences: www.JyeWy/uneroJAo/ne.com. O Ort C S "O§■ ^^Mary Kathryn Sawrey Mrs. Mary Kathryn Everhart . Sawrey, 86. ofthe Fork commu nity, died Sunday. June 28, 2009, at pay's Regional Medi- , cal Center in StaiesvilleT"' She was bora July 5, 1922. in Davie County to the late George Robert and Edna Ethel Bowles Evechan, Mrs. Sawrey was a member of Fork Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and being a caregiver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. Sawrey; a sister. Lucy Pharr. a Brother. Henry Everhart; and a great-granddaughter. Katherine. Survivors: her children. Wil liam R. Bob (Laverne) Sawrey of Mocksville and Kathy (DonniejLinkofBurlington; 3 grandchildren. Robed Sawrey, Amber Lookabill and Casey Link: 3 great-grandchildren. Samantha, Brianna and Ca dence: and 4 siblings. Sarah Zimmerman. David Bunk (Dot) Everhart. Ruby Nell (Gray) Carter, all of Mocksville and Barbara DeLong of Winston- Salera. A funeral service was to be conducted at 11 a.m.. Thursday, July 2. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Caudle and Wayne Rentz officiating. Interment was to follow In Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was to receive Wends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. July 1. at Eaton Funeral Home. Online condolences: yvwviealonjwuralservice.com. iX^Geraldine M. Smith Mrs. Geraldine McCulloh Smith. 85. of Advance died Tuesday. June 16. 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Nov. 29.1923 in Davie County to George Washington and Harriet Jones McCulloh. Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethlehem United Meihofiist Church and was re tired from P.H. Hanes Knitting Co. She was preceded in death by her husband. Oscar Ander son Smith'Sr.: a sister and 6 brothers. Surviving: a son. Andy Smith: a daughter. Jean S. Phelps and husband Tom; 2 grandchildren. Andra Smith and Corrie Phelps: and 2 sis- ten. Georgia Taft and Bonnie Helsabeck, all ofAdvance. A funeral service was held at II a.m. Thursday, June 18 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis Marshall and Donald Funderburk ofnciaiing. En tombment followed in (he church Mausoleum. The fam ily received friends Wednes day. June 17, at Hayworth- Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery Fund. 321 Redland Rd.. Advance. Online condolences: www.hayyvonh-miller.com. v^ancy K. Stroup Miss Nancy K. Stroup. 62 of Waco, died June 24.2()09 at Carolina's Medical Center. ShewasboniAptil 19.1947 in Cleveland County, a daugh ter ofthe Late Arthur Boyd and Gladys Essie Sellers Stroup. "Miss Nancy" owned and op erated Nancy's Day Care at her home. She was a member of Waco Baptist Church and a graduate of Bums High School at Fallston. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers. Gary W. Stroup and Bruce Stroup. Survivors: a brother, Roger Stroup of Waco: 2 sisters. Brenda Rutherford of Mocks ville and Sara Zisslmopulos of Tarpon Springs. Fla.: numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sat urday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at Waco Baptist Church with (he Rev, Dr. Harold Fite officiat ing. Burial followed in Capernaum Cemetery Waco. The family received friends prior to the service at the church. Memorials: Waco Baptist Building Fund. 262 N. Main St.. Waco. NC 28152- Online condolences; www,carpentersfuneraIhome.net ^James Wilson Bailey James Wiison Bailey, 59, of Caliahaa. Fla. died on Saturday, June 23, 2009 at Spaxtanbuig Regional Medical Center in Spaitanburg, S.C. Born in Davie County on Aug. 1,1949, he was the son of the late Charlabell Jones and John Wesley Bailey Sr. He was a truck driver and served in the US Navy, he was also of the Bapdst faith. Survivors; his wife, Cathy Manners Bailey of the home; 3 sons, James WilsonBailey Jr. of Florida, Tetry Bailey of Mid land, and Bobby Bailey of Polkton; 3 brothers, David Bailey of Mocksville, Gary Broadway of Charlotte, and Donny Harris of Florida; 3 sis ters, Mary Jane Cook of China Grove, Cbatlene Helmstetler of Lexington and Kathy Owens of Mocksville; and 4 grandchil dren. The service to celebrate his life was held Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Hazel Rollings offlciating. Ctaveside service with full military hon ors was conducted Monday, July 6, at 11 a.m, at Salisbury National Cemetery with the Rev, Junior Bailey. The family received friends on Friday fol lowing the service in chapel. Memorials: American Heart Assoc.. 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences: vn/w.daviefimeralservice.com. J)<(boris Broadway Boger Mrs. Doris Pandora Broad way Boger, 60, of US 601 ' South, Mocksville, died Satur day. July 4,2009, She was bom OcL 28,1948, in Rowan County, to the late Walter Monroe and Jancie Yvonne Fleming Broadway and was a CNA. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Salisbury. She enjoyed spend ing time with her grandchildren and loved nature. Survivors; a daughter, An gela (Jerry) Sidden of Mocks ville; a son.Todd Boger (Debbie Cicco) ofSalisbury; their father, James Boger of Mocksville; a granddaughter, Monica lancie Burrell; a great-granddaughter, Madison Skyler Griggs; a sis- tec.Annette Broadway ofCleve land; 2 step-grandchildren,. Heather' and Christopher Sidden; 2 step-^eat-grandchU- dien. Emily and Khyla Sands; companion of 15 years, Fred Sttayhom Sr. of Salisbury; his daughter, Carrie Lena Strayhora; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A graveside service was to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9. at Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. The family was to receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Davie Relay for Life. Online condolences: www.eaionJuneralservice.com. .^Edythe Polly Campbell Edythe Polly Campbell, died on Friday, July 3,2009. She was born in Iredell County April 10, 1932, the youngest child of the late Eu gene and Sallie Dalton. In 1944, she was baptized after j'oining Pleasant Hill Bapdst Church. She earned her high school di ploma from Unity High School and move to New York, where she was leacqumntedwith Hugh Campbell. They were manied in 1955 and made their home'in Jamaica, N.Y. In 1964 she and her family joined Rush Temple AME Zion Church where she worked for the church and its charities. She was a member of the Parsonage Club, Excelsior Club, and N.C. Club and headed committees such as The Educa- Uonal Benefit Committee, She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, co-editor of the Baisley Park Newsletter, and recording sec retary of the Adults and Youth for a Better Baisley Park. She graduated from the Regional Clerical School of New York and provided funds to odiers for books or a college application. She retired from New York City Social Services Human Re sources Administradon Agency of Child Development after 25 years. She loved music and laughing, reading and traveling. She look photographs ofevery one she knew and place she wenL Their home was a hub fc forma] aiidutfonnal gatherings. She designed holiday cards, din- nerwate, handicrafts and fash ions. Fnends cherish the per sonal Christmas ornaments, and the original gowns made "By Polly" for a wedding, anniver sary or graduation. In 1985 sh was voted "Mother ofthe Y^." She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh; 3 sisters, Effie Mae Dalton, Genevieve Dalton Long, and Fredretha Dalton Summers: 2 brothers, Luther Frank Dalton and Eugene Dalton Jr. Survivors; her son. Dr. Hugh K. Campbell (Shirlene) of Col lege Park, Md.; her daughter, A. Gen6e Campbell of Raleigh; step-sons, Kermeth Campbell of Rahway, N.Y. and Philip Campbell of Long Beach, Ca lif.; grandchildren, AlbertTow ers, Alex Campbell, Larry Campbell (Nausha), Souomi Campbell (Glen), Hugh Campbell Jr., Ryan Campbell, andJasmineBiunson; 12great- grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Dalton Sr., of Hamptonville; a sister, Eloise Dowell of North WiUwsboro; 2 brothers-in-law, LeRoy Campbell (Lillie) of Statesville and Ernest Campbell (Eva Mae) of Harmony: 2 sis ters-in-law, Ruth Dalton ofAd vance and Julia Dalton of Yadkinville; a special daughter- in-law, Ida Campbell; Godson, Lament Palmer (Pamela); God daughter, Michele Palmer; spe cial niece. Crystal Nichols; best friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Palmer; a dedicated friend, Naomi Minter; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Her funeral service Wednes day, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the Gra ham Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Norman C. Dudley offici ated and burial followed in Piney Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery in Harmony. Th family received friends an hour before the service. , On-line condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.nel. Ct> ? Jane Selie Gartner . Mrs. Verla Jane Selle Caitner, 86. fonnerly of Shady KaoU Lane, Mocksvilie, died "niesday. June 30,2009, ai Ber muda Commons in Advance. SbewasbomNov. 18,1922, in Davie County to the late Charlie and Liilie Carpenter Selle. Mrs. Carmer was a mem ber of Salem United Methodist Church where she was a mem ber of the United Methodist Women, and was acdve with the Mocksvilie Senior Citizens. Mrs. Cartner was a graduate of the Class of 1940 from Richfield High Sehool. She en joyed watching Carolina basket ball, painting, carving, and wotkiog in her flowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Cartner in 1987; a sister. Sara Morgan; 2 brothers, James Ri chard Selle and Charles Selle; and a friend, Betty Swicegood, Survivors; 'i sons. James K. (Kaihryn) CaroerofCoifaxand Larry (Marvie) Cartner of Roxboro; 4 grandchildren, -Merry Murray. Jamie Cartner, Ben Cartner and Wes Cartner; 2 great-grandchildren, James Cartner and Jace Murray; 2 sis ters, Maxine Earnhardt of Greensboro and Lounelle Selle of Winsion-Salem; 2 brothers, Leroy Seile of Hyaitsvilie, Md. and Spencer Selle of Rockwell; brother and sister-in-law. Lawrence and Betty Cartner; special neighbors, Cliff and Wilma Cooper; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at II a.m. Friday, July 3. a: Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Robin Fitzgerald and the LouneUe Seile officiating. Burial followed in Salem United Methodist Church Cem etery. The family receive friends Thursday, July 2, at the funeral home, .Memorials: Salem Method ist Genera] Fund, do Teresa R. Smoot, 2146 Davie Academy Road, Mocksvilie. Online condolences: >vww.ealonfuneralsenice.com. ^Beatrice P, Cashion ^ Mrs. Beatrice Praiher Cashion, 100, of Thoraasville, died Saturday at 12:10 p.m. at the Hospice Home at High Point J . _ _ Mrs: Cashion was bortt Jan. 24, 1909 in Davie County a daughter of Benjamin and Nellie Safriei Prather, She had been a resident of Archdale for the past 50 years until moving to "nomasville in 1990. Mrs. Cashion was a former hosiery worker and member of Julian Hill Baptist Church. She was married to Loy Green Cashion Sr. on Sept. 6, 1925 who preceded her in death Surviving: a daughter, Mrs. Hubert "Beefy" (Ruby) Wright of High Point; a son, L.G, Cashion Jr. of.Thoinasville: a sister. Lois Cartnerandhwband Paul of Statesville; a brother, Herman . Praiher and wife Juanita of High Point; 4 grandchildren, Pamela Kennedy of Odessa, fla., Terri Nathason of Littleton, Mass., Ted and Tommy Wright, both ofTampa, Fla.; 6 greal-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Floral Garden Park Cemetery by the Rev. Ray Luther. The family received friends Monday evening at Cumfay Family Funeral Service in Archdale. . Memorials: Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 WestchesierDr. High Point, 27262. Online condolences: ttwtv.cumbyJUneral.com. ykath \ Mi 'Kalhleen M. Craven \ Miss Kathleen Miidrelh Cra- veil, 96, of Salisbury, died Fri- 1 day, July 3, 2009. She was bom in 1913, in Davie County, to the late Junius Alwood and Bessie Penry Cra ven. Miss Craven was awarded degrees from Greensboro Col- ' iege and Columbia University. She served with the Red Cross during World War U and taught theatre arts and English at sev eral colleges during her profes sional career.. She was also preceded in death by 4 siblings, Frankie Cra- veni Dorotby Felts, Helen Lockhart, and JA Craven. Survivors: nieces and neph ews, Marie Cartnichael, Ann Craven, David Craven, and ^ John Craven and their families, | A graveside service will be j conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, July ll.atRoseCemeiery with : the Rev. Dr. Ivan Peden of Me morial United Methodist Church inThomasville officiat ing. Memorials: Rowan Pubic Library Foundation or the Friends ofthe Library, PO. Box 4039, Salisbury, 28145-4039. Online condolences: www.eaionfiineralsenice.com. S O o o O £= s^die Markland Howard VN Mrs. Sudie Markland . Howard, 89. a lifelong mt^nt ^ of Advance, diedliesday, Joly • 7.2009 at Bermuda Commons. She was bora July 29.1919 in Davie County to George Ernest and Elizabeth Potts Markland. Mrs. Howard was a lifelong member of Advance United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Vestal Howard: 4 brothers and a sis- ; tet; Surviving: a daughter, Joyce Robertson and a son-in-law, Daniell, both of Advance; 3 grandchildren, Mark Robertson ' and wife Karen, Geiia Long and husband Michael and DaHene Mills; 4 great-gt^dchildreif, Adam Dellinger, Morgan Long, Matthew' Mills''and Taylor Robertson; a special fnend, Qeo Carter; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth Miller Kindetton Chapel with Chaplain Craig Walker officiating. Burial was to follow at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family was to receive Mends 6:30-8:30 ^.m. Wednes day at the fimerd home. : . Memtitials: Htispice/Pallia- tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-;Salem, '27103; or Advance MeAodist, 191 i NC 801 S,Advance.'' • Online . condolences: www.hayworth-miUer.com. b^arah Livengood ^ Sarah Melinda Wood Livengood. 77 of Lexington died Sunday July 5. 2009 at Hinkle Hospice Home after a ' two-yeat,battle with cancer, -I A funeral service was : held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home Qi^l conducted by the Rev^ Kevin . Hobson. Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fork Baptist ; Church Cemeteiy. Mrs. Livengood was bom July 27,1931 in Davie County to William Henry Wood and Dossie Osborae Wood. She was a homemaker and loved to cook for her fpniily,. especially on Sunday. She also loved being outdoors growing flowers. ' .She was preceded in death by herparents, husband Vernon Ray Livengood, a son, Bobby Wood and a grandson, Corey Ratledge. . Surviving: 2 sons, Johnny : Uveiigood-ahd tvife Jeanette ' and Dale Livengood and wife Susan', all of Mocksville; S daughters, Carol Ratledge and husband Jerry of Mocksville, Diana Baker; Raynell Cagle and husband Billy, Debbie Ledbettet and husband Jackie ; and. Kelly Ledbetter and', husband Gary, all of Lexington; a grandson, Randall Livengood of the home; 21 additional grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren.; and a sister, Mary Foster of Mocksville. The family received Mends' Tuesday prior to the service. Online condolences; www.davidsonJUneralhome.net. O a> < a>' S o o oO c to ^ < <» c= .^^arnet Boger Shoire ^ Garnet Boger Shore died on Sunday, July 5, 2009. at Davie Place Residential Care after a long battle with Alzheimers dis ease. She was born Dec. 29.1926, in Davie County to the late Os car Thomas and Maggie Estelle Allen Boger. She was a gradu ate of. Davie-Higb.School-and I retired from Monleigh Garment Co. after 40 years. She was a life-longjnember of IJnipn Chapel United Methodist Church in Mocksville where she was church historian for many years and an acdve member of the Unit«l Methodist Women. She enjoyed doing things for her family, working in the garden, sewing, crocheting, and quilt ing. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Ezra Shore; and a brother, Craig Boger. Survivors; her daughter. Karen and son-in-law, Terry Creason; her grandsons, Jonathan (Dawn) Creason of Cleveland, and Jeremiah Creason of Mocksville; her great-grandsons, Morgan and Maddox Creason of Qeveland; a sister. Ruby Boger of Mocks ville; a- brother-in-law. John (Geraldine) Shore of Yadkinville; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Shore of Pompano Beach, Fla. A funeral service was con ducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Union Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jason Constantine, Rick Carter and Jim Sanders offici ating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends Tuesday, July 7, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. Memorials: Union Chapel Methodist, 2030 US 601 N, Mocksville; or Alzheimers Assoc. Western Carolina Chap ter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Char lotte, 28215-3220. ' Online condolences: www.eatorifimeralservice.com. erzy Wlodarczyk Jerzy Wlodarczyk. 60. of Coun Square, Mocksville, died on Thursday, July 2,2009 at his home. Bora in Walbrzych, Poland, on Feb. 11,1949, he was the son of the- late.Wladyslaw and Aleksandfa Kwiecien Wlodarczyk. He was a quality control inspector for Haywoith Industries and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors: his wife, Danuta Kasprzyk Wlodarczyk; a son, Jarek (Shelby) Wlodarczyk of Lower Bunell, Pa.; a brother, Edwahl (Dolores) Utlmowicz of New Jersey; 2 granddaugh ters. Ella and'. Meailow Wlodarczyk; several nieces imd nephews. n r -.- He waspreceded in death by a sister, Maria Zakamarek, The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Wlodarc^k was held on Monday, July 6, at 1 pan. at Sl Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. FatherAn drew Draper officiating. Burial was in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family received Mends on Sunday, July 5 in the Davie Fu neral Service Chapel. Online condolences: www.davie/uneralservKe.com. O- » o c K :r. o c .2 -< .09 O c B, § o O) "^Mary Leslie Eaton \ Maiy Leslie Markiin\ Mary Leslie Markiin Roae hrfcer Carter Ra«Ttea' Barker Carter died • Vednesday. July 8, 2009.x BJSaan. SbexxbocD Sept. 29.1919, in DMQnsiy, the youngest daaghahiB to the tale Tobe and kfeofcDickerson Barker. Her J lisxs. Ina Mae Barker Hovel. Ab Barker Williams and AbtiDuliD. and 3 of her biwfcoa. XQEe. Andrew Lee. andla^B&ukeralso preceded beriadeA Sbe tanied Hugh 'Pete' Cartel: preceded her in deattudfib, 28. 1992. They had a daxghter. Ernestine LaveneGsm, and a son. Ri chard IXxXd Carter. She at tended Sl John AME Zion Church vtec she was a Dea coness, s^nntendent of Sun day SdMlScnior Choir mem ber. nsfao. cadier and director ofWcatnoBible School, mem ber ofthe Sxward Board and a Life Coond member. She was a votuBXera the Davle Senior Centet.aaatiberofihe cottage prayer oanng group, and a member oftlie Parent Board MissiooBySociety. In the sum mer of2009she was considered the oldest oacberofthe St. John family. Sbe was a chauffeur for two of her friends, Bob and Betty Foslet. and she received the Covemo's Volunteer award in 1995 fwDovie County from Gov, James B. Hunt Jr, In 2008 she was awarded a certificate for being the oldest surviving graduate of the Davie County Tniining School, celebrating her 70th graduation anniversary. She received her CNA certifi cate.' She'was a'c'dok and en joyed cake decorating. She en joyed playing Scrabble with her sisters Ada and Alma and her best friend Henrietta Holman. and she was a naturaJ 'Skipbo Player" (which she played up until a week before her death). She enjoyed going to yard sales and sold fish dinners as fund raisers for the church. Survivors: her daughter. Ernestine (Henry) Grant and son Richard (Faye) Carter; brothers Tobe and Calvin Barker ofColumbus. Ohio, and Charlie L. Bariter, Mocksville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several cousins, nephews, nieces and family, ffiends and loved ones. Herfuneral service was Sun day. July 12at2p.m.atSt.John Al^ Zion Church. The Rev, Gwendolyn Hampton officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received fiiends 30 minutes be fore tbe service. Online condolences: CrahamFuneraIHome.net. >^elen Dyson ChafTin Mrs, Helen Tobitha Dyson Chaffin. 83, of Mocksville. died Tuesday. July 7.2009. at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Win- sion-Salem... She was bom Jan. 24.1926, in Davie County to the late Noah and Mamie Tutterow Dyson. Mrs. Chaffin was a member ofCenter United Meth odist Church. She was always giving service to others. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Edwin Dale Chaffin in 2005: 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors: 3 daughters, Marleae Chaffin of Salisbury. Sharon Chaffin oftbe home and Traeie Chaffin Green of Win- ston-Salem; a son. Mike Chaffin of Mocksville; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday. July 10, at Center United Methodist Church with tbe Revs. Robin Fitzgerald and Stephen Blair officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends at the church one hour before the ser vice. Memorials; Center Method ist, c/o Linda Owings. 728 Wilkesboro St.. Mocksville. Online condolences; tmm.eaionfiuierahervice.com. Eaton. 85. of Mocksville, died on Fri day, July 10.2009, at her home on Park Avenue. Bom in Ford. Va. on Aug. 15. 1923, she was (he daughter of the late William Marion and Rena Mae Ward Markiin. Mrs. Eaton attended Smith Grove School and graduated from Mocksville. High S.chuol in 1941. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mocks ville where she sang in the choir for many years, was an active member of the Fideiis Sunday school class, and served on the Home-Bound Ministry commit tee. Mrs. Eaton served as the secretary/treasurer for Eaton Funeral Home until 1992. She was also preceded In death by aH-4 brothers. Clay. Paul, Leonard, and Johnson; and both sisters. Margaret Soulherland Jennings and Jane Latham Wilson. Survivors: her husband of 55 years. Wayne Eaton: 4 children, Clay (Linda) Eaton of Durham. Teresa (Duncan) Maysilies of Atlanta. Ga., Mary Lynne (Glen) Baysinger ofMocksville and Lou Ann (Waiter) Wilson of Advance; 12 grandchildren, Brian (Carey) Eaton. Andrew (Malie) Maysilies. Bryce (Beth) Eicheiberger, Mary Maysilies, Chara (Alejandro) Garcia, Martha (TJ) Hall, Brian (Karen* Baysinger. Karen (Jason) Knight, Molly Harris. Emily Maysilies, Ward Wilson and Robert Wilson; 8 great-grand children; a brother-in-law Leon (Joyce) Eaton; a sister-in-law. Loyce Markiin; and many spe cial nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday. July 12 at Ftrst Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Bullock and Dr. Van Lankford officiating, Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The ^mily received friends Satur day. July II. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: First Baptist. 412 N. Main St.. Mocksvilie; or Hospice/Palliative CareCemer. 377 Hospital St., Suite 103. . Online condolences: www.ealonfuneraliervice.com. — -o O) c: - cr Hager services celebrating(lie ifeof Sharon Ann Hager, 63.rfVocksviile will be held Frid^July 17 at 11 a.m. at Moebiille First Baptist Ch*A. ILe Rev. Van Lankford -wifftaiater.'Tbe-fatnay wU"'iccdii Keods from 9;30-11 at tbecUi. »tll follow in RoseCeinaay in Mocksville. Mn. Eager died July 12. at Atrtm Care of Mocksville. ^ Vfrginti Strange Holt vtfgtna Strange Holt. 73. of Cooleesnee. died July 10.2009 atberteadcDce.,' •• Bom-Joly IS. 193S .in Rowan Cwmty. she was the dangfr^ ftf" the- late SamuelAtlieymTLaura Alhey. She attended -Rowan County Schools. Mrs. Holt-worked as aCNA inbotne healthcare. She wasancoiter of Gay's Chapel United Methodist_Church andCanip"Cleifwater"m While Lake. Prtceifing her in death was berbrodaas. J.B-. Virgil. Ecvin and Paul Alhey. o O) «c a>' s o o o o c pr 3 (/> < -DCDcz z o' o 1—. O" D> •3 Survivors: her nusuaiiu. Bobby Grimes Holt, whom she maided. Aug. 12. 1995; sons. Perry. Robert, Tommy, and Johnny Elliott of Salisbury, and Jimmy Strange of Shelby; daughters. Linda Anderson. Wanda Weddington and Kaihy Honeycutt of Salisbury. Patty Elliott of Charlotte. Lynn Landreth (Mark) of Salisbury. Mary "Sissie" (Paul) Correil of SiatesvUle. Annette Struige of Shelby, and step-daughter. Milzee Hackeit (Chris) of Midway; brother. Hubert Alhey of Salisbury: sisters. Madeliiw Goodman of Salisbury, and Polly Bowers of Paiib; long time best friends Carol and Lesle Griffin. Dot and John Fuller and Dora Dudley; 23 grandchildrei]: and 12 great. grandchildren. Visitation was Sunday. July 12 at Lyerly Funeral Home. Her funeral service was at II a.m. Monday, July 13 at Gay's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Jordan officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Hospice/ Palliative CareCenter, 512 Klumac Road. Salisbury. 2gld4. Online condolences: }vHnv./yfr/yfijnfra//tcvnf.CPf7i. l)i^hD L. McCiiIloh John Lawrence McCultoh. 45. ofWoodleaf. died onThurs day. July 9. 2009, at'Forsyth Medical Center. Bom in Rowan County on Aug. 9, 1963, he was the son of the late John Franklin McCuUoh and Phyllis Mayhew Marshall, of Woodleaf. who survives. He was employed at Rebs Bar and was a member of Needmore Baptist Church. Also surviving; a daughter. Haley McCulloh of Woodleaf; a brother. Jeff McCulloh of Woodleaf; a sister. KimAUabeii of Suiesville; and his grand mother. Ethel Tom Mayhew of Woodleaf. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. McCulloh was held Saturday. July II. at 2 p.m. at Needmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Lane officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. The family received friends in the church fellowship hall after (he service. Online condolences: www.dav/ejjjnera/service.com. ^^anuny Denise Naylor ^ Ms. Tammy Denise Nayior. 40. of StatesvUle. died Wednes day. July 8.2009. She was a 1986 graduate of Davie High School and a gradu ate ofMitchell Community Col lege and High Point Univeraty. Her home church was liberty Baptist Church in Mocksville. She was a member of Fairview , Baptist Church in StaresviUe where she ted the Divorce Care | Ministry. She was.a customer { care representative in foiei^, trade for BASF. The Chemi^-| Company in Charlotte. - Survivors: herparents, Gary ' Dean and Delphia Speer Naylor; sister. Jacquelyn Naylor Chilton (Christopher Ray); grandparents, Lester Naylor. and E.G. and Polly Speer. She was preceded in deathby her grandmother. Dorothy . Naylor. aixl great-grandparents.' Clyde and Mabel Nayior and Andrew andAUie Reavis. A funeral service was con- : ducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. July 11. at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Revs. Marvin Blackburn and Scott Eanes of ficiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friendsFriday.July 10. at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. Memorials; Liberty Baptist Mission Fund, c/o Lowell Reavis. 489 Duard Reavis Road. Mocksville; Fairview Baptist. 349 Tumersburg Hwy. Statesville. 28625; or Samait-- tans Purse. 2345 Township Road. Charlotte. 28273. Online condolences: www.ealan/uneralservice.com. ^Norman Gray Overby Sr. Mr. Norman Gray Overby, Sr. 78, of Advance, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at liis home. \--.u He was bom March 8, 1931 in Cuilford County to Rosco Lee and Lottie Fowler Overby. Mr. Overby attended Davie Baptist Church and was a self- employed (ruck driver and a die- sel mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter. Patricia Marie Overby and 2 brothers. Thomas and Ralph Overby. I Surviving: his wife. Apacha Pat Wall Overby of the home; 5 childreti, Nonna Pettyjohn and husband Jim of Winston-Salem, Bobbi Shell and husband Barry of Advance, Norman Gray Overby Jr. and wife Annette of Winston-Salem, Ronnie Overby and wife Billte of Lexiogion and April Todd and husband Doug of Advance; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a bcotfaer. Colin Boddie Overby and wife Betty of Winston-Sa lem; a sister, Betty Jean Smith of King; 3 sisters-in-law, Grace Overby, Marie Moran and Lee Ellen Wall; and a number of nieces and nephews, A funeral service was held at 2pjs. Siuday, July 12 at Davie Baptist Church with the Revs. Dennis Caudle and Ecick Goff officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends Saturday. July II at Haywonh-Miller Kiodenon <2hapel. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter.'lOl Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Davie Baptist. 1489 Fork BUby Rd., Advance. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. — -o ct> c - & Z o" c: . Bobby Lee Revels 'yC Bobby Lee Revels died on July 10.2009, at his home after an extended illness, He was bom March 20, 1937 in Davie County, son of the late Leonard E. and Clara Revels. He attended Davie County Schools. Mr. Revels grew up on the farm where he cared for the dairy cattle and tobacco. He loved to fish and was a wood carver. He could take a teaspoon and file It into a door key. He was talented with completing income tax forms. A tax refund was definite if he completed your taxes. He attended Trinity Baptist Church and for the past 10 years made his home at Ce dar Rock Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by a brother. Ford Revels, and a sister. Hazel P. Long. Survivors: 2 brothers. Rich ard Revels of Boonville and Luther L. Revels of Denver, Colo.; 2 sisters, Annie Brock and Goldle Smith, both of Mocksville; a special friend. Kim Seamster other relatives and friends. His funeral service was held Tuesday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Pastor Nettye I. Barber officiated and burial followed in Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes be- fore the service. Online condolences; GrahamFuntralHome.net Jy^arrie Sae Smith Mrs. Carrie Sue Smith, 75, . of Advance, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Wake Forest Uni versity Baptist Medical Center. She was bom Dec. 14. 1933 in Davie County to James Dou glas and Rosa King Ellis. Mrs. Smith was a member ofYadkin Valley Baptist Chuich. She re tired from AT&T after 33 years and was a member of the Tele phone Pioneers. She was preceded m death by her parents and 2 brothers, Ed and David Ellis. Surviving: her husband, Stanley "Buster" Smith; 4 chil dren, Geoige Markland Smith, Michael Ray Smith. Donna Smith McCraw and Dianna Smith Stephens and husband John; 6 grandchildiet), Cody and Courtney Stephens, Michelle, Johnny and MaiLee Smith and Brooke McCiaw; 3 sistets, MildredWhite, Ella Mae Linville and Margaret Beauchamp: and 2 brothers, Charlie and Clinton Ellis. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Yadkln Vtilley Baptist Church with (he Revs. Leon Wood and Ronitie Craddock officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The femily received friends Tuesday at Haywoith- Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Humane Society of Davie. 290 Eaton Rd., Mocksville; or Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Wmston-Salent, 27103. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miiler.com. V Harvey Lee Spaugh Mr. Harvey L«e "Bud" "Pee- wee" Spaugh. 78, of US 64 East. Mocksville. died Satuiday, July 11. 2009. at his home. He was born in Focsyth County onApril 10.1931, to the late Henry Hairison and Minnie Whisenhunt Spaugh and was tetired fromthe city ofWinsion- Saiem after 35 years. He had a passion for working on lawn mowers and enjoyed gardening. He loved going camping at the river, fishing, and his little dog, Diamond. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister. Marie Campbell and 4 brothers. Jas per, John. Clyde and Arthur Spaugh. Survivors; his wife of 54 years, Frances Cope Spaugh of the home; a son. Tracy Scott (Christy) Cope of Mocksville; 2 sisters', Cleve Binkley of Clemmons and Almie (Skip) Sweet of Mocksville; .4 broth ers, James (Virginia) Spaugh of Mocksville, Harrison (Faye) Spaugh of Advance, Troy (Helen) Spaugh of Cooleemee and Paul (Sarah) Spaugh of Advance; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was eon- ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Eaton Funeral (2hapel with Chaplain Fred Moretz of- Hciaiing, Burial was Westlawn Memorial Gardens in Clemmons.The family received friends Monday.Julyl3.atthe funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenier, 337 Hospital i St., Suite 103. Mocksville. j Online cnndolences: wwiii.ealonfuneralseniice.com. I^rances Baity Warner .1 Frances Henrie Baity- Warner, 74. of NC 801 North.; Mocksville, died Wednesday, I July 8, 2009, at Kate B.; Reynolds Hospice Home inJ Winston-Salem. J She was bom Nov. 6, 1934., in Davie County to the late- Edburn-Hake-ahd—Fannicf—Blanch Burgess Baity. She was' a member of Courtney Baptist' Church in Yadfcinville. Mrs.! Warner was retired from Hanes/! Sara Lee in 1999, after 35 years.; She enjoyed flowers, sewing.l workingjigsaw puzzles, watch- i ing baseball and spending timei with family. 2 She was also* preceded in 1 death by a son. Warren EbenI Warner; a sister. Fannie Beli^ Bailey; 2 brothers. James! Wesley Baity and David Edbum • Baity. '■ Survivors; her husband.Jackie Francis Warner of thehome: a daughter. Pamela-Keaton ofthe home; 2 sons, RexLee Warner and Jeffrey Allen-Warner. both of Mocksville;- special family member. Tommy."Keaton: 3 sisters. Gay Nell.(Clay) Lawrence, Betty York and Lydia Shore, all of Mocksville; a brother. William Ray"Bill" (Edna) Baity of Mocks-! ville; 2 grandchildren. Jason. (Amanda) Keaton of Mocks ville and John Warner of' Booneviile; 2 great-grandchildren. Grayson and Connor Keaton.boihofMocksville;and, -many nieces and nephews. A. funeral service was eon-!ducted at tl a.m.. Friday. July.10. at Eaton Funeral Chapel.]with the Rev. Ricky Atkins of-.' ficialing. Burial followed in'Courtney Baptist Church Cem-, etery. The family received, friends at the funeral home one' hour before the service,Memorials: Hospice/Pailia-tive CareCenier. 377 HospitalSl. Suite 103, Mocksville; OfKate B. Reynolds HospiceHome, 101 Hospice Lane. Win-! ston-Salem. 27103.Online condolences;] www.ealonfyneralservice.com. o i. CD ^ O o oO C " =3 CD O "O O" »o. Marie Gri^am. ^ ' Violet Maiie"Grah^ 89, of ' Jericho Giurcb Road, Mocks- ville, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Bom in Marion Coun^, IndL, on Feb.^20, 1920, she was the daugfatCTof the late Giover and Charlotte Staub Walden. She was retired from Rohr Aircraft Corp. and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic' Church in Mocksville. Her husbiind, Charles Leo Graham, preceded her in death. Survivors: 2 sons, David C. (Cberie) Graham of Mocksville and Daniel J. (Jacquie) Graham of Gainesville, Va.; a daughter, Diane M. (Brian) Dnimm of Cumberland, Ind.; a sister, Bar bara (Dale) Taylor of Florida; 7 graiidchildren, David A. Gra ham of Mocksville, Virginia M. Tebelau of Thornton, Colo., Christine A. Barr of Gainesville. Fla., Brian Graham of Martinsbutg, W.Va.; Kevin Gra ham of Arlington, Va.; Nicole Genier and Tara Perry of India napolis, Ind.; 12 great-grand children, Sean and Phillip Gra ham, Brett and Dana Slowey, Katie and Carrie Graham. Colin Manifold, Ocean , and Summer Periy, Nathan, Maggie and. Panick Barr; and a great-great- grandson, Seth Adam Graham. Mrs. Graham was also pre ceded in death, by 3 brothers, Grover, Richard and James Walden and 2 sisters, Carolyn Dille and Neva Jean Craft A visitation was held Satur day, July 18, at Davie Funeral Service with a Blessing and Rosary Se^ice at 7 p.m. with the Re^. Father Andrew Draper officiating. She was taken to Little and Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove, Ind. where a visitation was held Monday, July 20. The Mass of Christian Burial was-celebiated TViesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove with the Rev. Father Don! the Calvary Cemetery in fodia- napoiis. ' Online . condolences: wiw.daviefimeratseTvice.com^ n• t j v)^|iaron Aim Hager Sh^n Ann Giffoid Hager, 63, of Mocksville, diedSunday, July 12,2009 at Autumn ^Cme of Mocksville. ' She- was bOrn |h Lewis County, Ky. driAug. 11,1945, daughter of the late Watt Gifford Sr., and Drucie Horsley Gifford A sister, Frances Sharp, also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and volunteer. On Oct 6,2002, she married Scott Hager, who sur vives. Also surviving: siblings. Watt Gifford Jr. of Richmond, Ky., Leona Stone and Justine Edwards, both of Lexington, Ky. and Bell Schaeffer of Hous ton, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Ann Hager; adopted sisters, Judy Rosser, Donna Osman and Sharon Lytle. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mocluville, the YMCA, and a past member and President of SOAR Civiian. She was hospitable and loved to cook and entertain for dinner. S he had many friends in YMCA water aerobics. She volunteered at Autunm Care for 5 years and was caregiver for 13 years to Harry and Eleanor Parker. Services celebrating her life were held Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at lurst Baptist Church in Mocksville with the Rev. Van Lankford officiating. Burial followed in Rose. Cemetery. . Memorials: First Baptist Building Fund, 412 N. Mam St, Mocksville. . Online condolences: www.mein.com. rold Wayne Higgms Harold Wayne Higgins, 55, of Deer Run Drive, Mocksville, died on Saturday, July 18,2009 at his home.. • ' ' : i Bom in Havre de Grace, Md., on June 10,1954, he was the son of the late Donald Key and Reba Dale Dixon Higgins. He was an arcade manager and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam. Survivors: his wife, Terry B. Higgins; a stepson, Timothy Shina^t of Mocksville; 3 step daughters, Trade (Joe) Robinson of Baltimore, Md., Tammy Wilson and Pam Lanibe, both of Burlington; 3 brothers, Ricky (Teresa) Higgins of Yadkinville, David (Brenda) Higgins of Harmony and Edward Higgins of Balti more; 3 sisters, Judy Wagoner of Whitsett, Amy Simpson of Mt. Airy and Mona Higgins of Baltimore; 2 step graiulchildren, Samantha and Alexis Robinson; special friends, Peggy and Kent Wilson of Liberty and severd nieces and nephews. No services are plaimed at this time. Memorial: Hospice/Pallia tive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. a- J o i S3 o 0 1 M Z. I I e>3 o o e S a, 5- ,1- a o (U ■< CD s OoOoc C/J< "Doc: CT. z n o.ET. •3- '■^^berta Ann Kennedy RobertaAnn Kennedy. 34. ofMolley Road, Mocksville, diedon Sunday, July 19, 2009, atKate B. Reynolds Hospice- Home. Bom in Kanawha, W.Va., on July 21, 1974, she was the daughter of Billy Pinson ofBeckley, W.Va. and Shirley ComptoD of Sissonville. W.Va.She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Also.surviving: her husband, Jeremiah D. Kennedy, whom she manied on April 14.2004;4 sons, Robert Honeycutt, Zackery Honeycutt and lyier Honeycutt of Spencer, and Jeremiah D. Kennedy U of the home; a brother, Billy JamesPinson of Sissonville; a sister, Rebecca Pinson of Marmet, W.Va. and her mother-in-law, Katherine Wallace of Mt. Ulla. A service to celebrate the life ofMrs. Kennedy was held Mon day, July 20. at 4 p.m. in the chapel ofDavie Funeral Service with Pastor Wayne Branch offi ciating. The family received friends on Monday at the fu neral home. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem.'" 27103. Online condolences: www.daviefimeralsenice.com. y}>^eoDard Lee Williams ; Mr. Leonard Lee Williams,*92, of Salisbury died July 16,' 2009 at the Laurels of Salisbury. Mr. Williams was bom July 29. 1916 in Faison to the late Callie Elizabeth Ezzelle Williams and R.P. Williams. He was educated in the Duplin County Schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War n. Mr. Williams worked for Gamewell Mechanical for many years, retiring in 1975. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Hudson-Miller- Tatum VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife. Genntde Rex Williams on Aug. 5, 1996; a daughter, Sharron Leigh Modlin on March 8.2009 and 2 sisters. Survivors: his daughters: Carol Head (Bobby) of Cooleemee and Pat Patrick (Dan) of Merriti Island, Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 3 step- grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 4 step-great grandchildren. Visitation was fropa 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 20 at Summerselt Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. at Rowan Memorial Park, officiated by their Rev. Jerry Snipes. , , . Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health/ Hospice, 825-A W. Henderson ..,3t,,_SaEs^,'28144,_.^;;^ Online condolences:"" \vwtiisurTtmersettfimeTa!home.com. >®aniiie WorreD '^ Dannie Worrell, 74, of Hillcrest Street, Mocksville, died on Saturday, July 18.2009 at Forsyth Medical Center, Mr. Worrell was bom on Nov. 25.1934 in Athens. W.Va. He served in the US Air Forceduring the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. A graveside service with ftill military honors was held onWednesday. July 22 at 1 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery. ^^ester BaUey Lester Bailey, 82. of Papillion, Neb. died July 19, 2009. He was bom in Cooleemee He served in the U.S. Navy dur- ' ing World War II aboard the USS William J. Ditter DM.31 and the USS North Carolina BBSS, in the South Pacific. He alsoserved in the U.S. Air Force June 1948-Feb. 1973. retiring at the grade of CMSGT. He retired from the Nebcaslta Medical Center in November 1990. He was a charter and active mem ber of Chandler Acres Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Di rector. He is preceded in death by his parents. Odell and Thelma Bailey. Survivors: his wife, Nora Mae Bailey, who he married Nov. 5. 195l;asonand daugh ter-in-law, Dennis and Susan Bailey of Bellevue. Neb.; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Rick Spry of Mocksville; grandchildren, Cody (Missy), Casey Bailey. Seih and Tyler Spry; brother. Jerry (Maty) Bailey of Salisbury; and sister, Kaihryn Wagner of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Visitation and funeral service was held at Chandler Acres Baptist Church on July 22. o o o c ^ J? =: -D <D C CT Edna B. Eaton \ Edna B- Eaton. 92 of Marietta. Ga. died Wednesday. July 22.2009. Services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday. July 25 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory in Marietta with the Revs. Dr. William Camp and Mike Stephens officiating. Burial was in Chesmut Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. Mrs. Eaton, formerly of Cooleemee. moved to Cobb County in 1952. She was a member of the Roswell Street Baptist Church for 57 years. Survivors; 2 daughters and sons-in-lavy. Jean and Winfred Quarles of Saucier. Miss.; Joyce and David Van Dyke of Dallas; 4 grandsons; 7 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorials: Roswell Street Baptist Children's Ministry. 774 Roswell Street, SE. Marietta. GA 30060. Online condolences: www.mayestvarddobbins.com. >^rthur Osbom Hutchens Mr. Arthur Osborn Hutchens.SI.ofHospitalStreet ; Extension. Mocksville. died ' Wednesday, July 22.2009. He was bom June 29. 1928, in Surry County to the late Ear nest O. and Alice M. Newmon Hutchens. Mr. Hutchens was retired from the city ofWinston- Salem after 30 years. He en joyed fanning, especially trac tors and raising livestock. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Survivors: his wife, Maggie Barnes Hutchens of the home; 5 stepchildren; and a sister. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m.. Saturday. July 25, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Fred Moretz of ficiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family re ceived friends at the funeral home one hour before the ser vice. Memorials: Alzheiraers Assoc.. Western Carolina Chap ter. 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte. 28215-3220; or char- ity of donor's choice. Online condolences; www.eat0nji4neralservice.com. \ John Wade Jones * Mr. John Wade Jones, Fork Bucby Road. Advance, 86, died early Saturday morning, July 18, 2009 at home after a brief illness, He was bom Feb. 20, 1923, in Davie County to the late Alex Lillington and Hannab Bertha FosterJones. He retired after 32 years with Haiies Knitwear and was a life-litne member ofFork Baptist Church where he served as an usher and on the grounds committee. He was one of the foutiders and charter members of Fork Fire Department and one of the founders of Fork Civic Club. He was a baseball fan as well as a player of more than 20 years with the Fork Baseball League. He had a pas sion for farming which included tobacco, cotton and produce, He was also preceded in death by his first wife. Pauline Gmbb Jones; 6 brothers; 2 sis- ' ters; and a grandchild. Survivors: his wife. Doris Williams Jones of the home; a son, Jeny Jones' (Sherri) Ad vance; a daughter. Linda Jones Rabon (David) of Advance; 4 grandchildren, Jeftrey Leonard, Michael, Brian, Jeremy Jones; . a great -gmndson. Lance Jones; a stepdaughter, Carla Preveue (Tun); 2 stepsons, Carlos Will iams Jr. (Tammy) and Brian Williams (Shannon), all of Mtxksviile; 6 step-grandchil dren, Ashlee Prevette, Zach Prevette, Courtney Prevette, Chase Lowe, Hanitah Williams and Hayden Williams; abrotber, Ray Jones (Eva) of Advance; 2 sisters, Addle Mae Walser of . Advance aod.MagdaleneStroud A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, at Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Gairett and Mr. Jones' greai-nepbew. Interim Pastor Adam Ridenhour, offici ating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends Sunday, July 19 at Eaton Funeral Home! Memorials; Fork Baptist Cemetery Fund, 3140 US 64 E. Mocksville; or Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenier, 377 Hospital St.. Suite 103. Mocksville. Online condolences;»^-ealon/uneralservice.com^ XshirleyAnn Steele Shirley Ann SconSteele, 68,of Nonh Main Street, Mocks ville, died July 26 in Winston- Salem Hospice Home, For arrangements, contact Graham Funeral Home at 751-1100 or visit the website >"^OnihamFuneralHome.nel. ■!>^'ilina Ruth SmithMiss Wilma Ruth Smith, 71.of Harmony, died Sunday, July26,2009 at HughChatham Hos pital in Elkin,Bora in Davie County onOcL 27,1937, she wasa daughter of the late James Parker Smith and Lity Mae DoveSmith. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers. Survivors: 2 sisters, Molly JoMcaamroek of Mocksville andBondelia Wcioten of Hannony. Services celebrating her lifewere conducted at 7 pjn. Mon- day. July 27 at the Ernest M.'Troutman Memorial t^japel ofReavls Funeral Home of Harmony. The Rev, Jim Giyder of-ficiaied. The family receivedftiends following the service.Family graveside services were Tuesday morning at li at Pleasant View Baptist Church.-, Online condolences: wHw.mem.com. Memorials; Pleasant View "Baptist, 1263E.MemorialHwy.Hannony, 28624;: or. to'tfie . ^ churehoicbaritjBoethedon'tnfj;^choice: "t . ; 4 V Orene KeUer PeoplesMrs. Orene Keller Peoples of TobaccovUle, formerly of Grey Soeel. Mocksville, died on July 21.2009-She was bom Oct. 3.1925,in Alexander County to the late James Lee and Laura JaneTeague Keller of Harmony. Mrs.Peoples was a member of Calahaln Friendship BaptistChurch in Mocksville. She retired from Cs Restaurant andHoras 601 Truck Stop Restaurant where she had been a wait ress, hostess and a cashier.She was also preceded indeath by her husband, JoeHenry Peoples; a son, BobbyJoe Peoples; 2 brothers. Jay Lee(Esther) Keller and Rex (PatdFunderburk) Keller; 2 nieces,Christine KeUer and Judy KayAnderson Ramey; and anephew, Jimmy Keller.Survivors: 2 daughters,Joatm Peoples Slullx McBrideofTobaccoville and Sue Peoples Holleman of King; 2 sisters.Villard Beck and MildredKeUer, both of Harmony; 2grandchildren, Robin ScultzGammons and Hal F. Slultz Jr.;4 great-grandchildren, Brandon,Kayla and Megan Gammonsand Jacob Stuliz; 2 siepgreat-grandchildren, Zachary D-Rayan and Joann GammonsEdwards; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, July23 at Eaton Funeral Chapelwith the Revs. Carroll Jordanand Calvin Mauk Jt. officiaiing.Burial followed in CalahalnFriendship Baptist ChurchCemetery. The family receivedfriends at the funeral home onehour before the service. . _ Memorials: Kate B.Reyiwlds Hospice Home, 101Hospice Lane, Winston^Salem, 27103.Online condolences.wmneaioi/uneralserviceicom. * DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 30,2009 - C3 X/<ather/neP/7vette^ Dies On Tuesday /^ Mrs. Katherine Browa.a Privecte." 79. of Watis Street, i Cooleemee. died Tuesday. July .{ 28. 2009, at Rowan Regional - Medical Center in Salisbury. Mn. Privene was bom Sept. 8. 1929. in Rowan County, to the late Gcover Cleveland and Rosie Lee Harkey Brown. Mis. Privecte was retired from Baker Furniture after 25 years. She was a memberofChurch ofGod of Prophecy in Mocksville and a member of Cooleemee - Womens Auxiliary. Mrs. Privette enjoyed cooking and baking, especially cakes and chicken pies. She loved flower gardening and making people happy. She was also preceded in n death by 6 siblings, William 1. Brown. Grover Brown. Emma Hendricks. Geotge Brown. Paul Brown and Clyde Brown. Survivors: her husband. Arvil Prevette: 2 children. Rita (Bill) White of Cooleemee and Larry (Terry) Prevette of Mocksville; 2 sisters. Sadie Brown Helton of Mocksville. ; Dorothy Brown (Dean) Smith of SC; a brother. Arthur Ray (Bonnie) Brown of Cooleemee; S grandchildren, Anthony Goodnight of Seattle. Wash.. Matrew Goodnight of Faith, Kcila Prevette and Derrick , Prevetre, both of Mocksville and Lily White of Cooleemee; and 2 great-grandchildren. ' Maddox Goodnight of Faith and Bryson PreveUe Sheppard. of .s Mocksvnre:^#^f^^ :• A funeral:service was to be j conducted at 3 p.m.. Thursday, July 30. at.Eaton Funeral Chapel with die Rev. Kenneth •; Dees officiaciog. .Burial was to . follow in Legion Memorial '■Park. The ft^y w^ to receive '.jfriends from 6-8 .p.m. on ^Wednesday.: July 29, at'^tony Funeral Harold Byrd Willard Harold Byrd, 82, of Advance, died on Thursday, July 30. 2009. at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Swain County! Dec. 13. 1926. to the late Ralph Eugene and Carrie Samantha Morrow Byrd. After serving in the U.S. Anny dur ing World War n. he worked at Western Electric for 18 years and was a rural carrier for the U.S. Post Office for 20 years. He and his wife Ruth owned and operated B and B Greenhouse in Advance and was sponsor of the B and B Greenhouse men's Softball team. His hobbies in cluded fishing, playing Domi noes.- Rook and he could always find a four-leaf clover. He was willing to share a favorite story and good joke. Mr. Byrd was a bowler with the Recycled Teen agers senior citizens program. More than anything else he loved the Lord and nurtured this in his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Byrd; and 2 brothers. Charles and Fred Byrd. Survivors: his wife of 62 yean. Sarah Ruth Byrd; 5 chil dren. Ronald Harold (Patsy) Byrd of Union Grove. Linda (Joey) Buckles of Palm Coast. Fla., Diana (John) Byrd-Hoxie of Salisbury. Anita (Jeff) Jordan of Salisbury, and Beverly (Joel) Shoaf of Napier, New Zealand; 3 sisters, Catherine Byrd ofAd vance, Maxine Mobbs (Jim) of Coolville. Ohio. Ruth Deacon of Concord; 2 brothers. Frank Byrd (Jo) of Gastonia. Ralph Jennings Byrd (Barbara) of Davie County Public Library N'loclisville, NG Lexington; 17 grandchildren, Michele Dyson. Ken Byrd. Ashleigh Byrd, Andrew Combs, Heather Johnson, Zach Combs. Tami Herbs, Traci Whisenhunt, Chris Brown, Clint Day, Sara . Day, Hope Scchriest, Matthew Jordan, Mitchell Jordan, Daniel ' Shoaf, Joseph Shoaf and Sarah Shoaf; and 19 great-grandcfail- - dren. - A funeral service was. con- | ductedat 11 a.m.Tuesday,Aug. t 4. at Comatzer Bapdst Church.- with Pastors Jeff Beverly. Jennings Byrd and Joel Shoaf officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received' friends Monday, Aug. 3. at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. Memorials: Thru the Bible Radio Network, PO Box 7100, Pasadena, CA9II09. Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.coin. yNancy Sue Houser Mrs. Naiicy Sue Kimmer Houser, 67, of Lincolnton. died on Wednesday, July 29.2009. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m.. Friday, July 31 at Lin coln Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Jones offici ating. Inurnment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Houser was bom Dec. . 12. 1941 in Davie County to Elsie Alexander Kimmer and the late Robert Kimmer. She was also preceded in death by a son. James Shannon Houser. and step-grandson; Joshua Greene. She was a tiomemaker. Survivors: her husband. Jim F. Houser of the home; her mother, Elsie Alexander Kimmer; a brother. Jessie Charles Kimmer of Mocksville; 2 step-sons. Randy Houser and Tim Houser. 2 stepdaughters, Sheila Houser and Vickie Greene; 6 step-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; and a number ofni^es.^d nepbews>_ Memorials: Gaston Hospice.. • • POBox3984.Gastonia,28054; orLincolnAve. Baptist. |>0 Box "• 441, Lincolnton. 28093. E. Joseph Mr. William E. Joseph, known by his grandchildren as "BaBa". 85. of Bermuda Run died July 30,2009. Mr. Joseph was born in Larimme. Wyo. to the late A. M. and Mary Johns Joseph on July 5, 1924. He was raised in Lyman, Neb. and was a mem ber of the U.S. Air Force from 1941-1944. Mr. Joseph gradu ated from Ohio State University in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in business and attended the Wharton School of Business. He was a nationally recognized insurance executive specializ ing in commercial risk manage ment. Mr. Joseph was a mem ber of Holy Family Catholic Church as well as the West Forsyth YMCA while being a resident of Bermuda Run for the last 32 years. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, M. Lynne Joseph; 3 sons, Michael Joseph and wife Denise - of Carlsbad. Calif., Joe Joseph and wife Catherine of Lake Norman, and Todd Joseph and ' wife Wendy ofForsyth, Ga.; and 5 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jor dan, Jessica, Tiger and Benjiman. A celebration of life service was conducted at 2 p.m. Satur- ! day.Aug. SatHayworth-Miller jKindenon Chapel. The family ' received friends following the i service. . ^ j _-_^emoriaJs:. Elizabeth ancy Tab Williams Adult Day Cra-*7 ter, 231 Melrose St.. VWnston-'l Salem, 27103.^-^ .-.-.-Vv?! Online- .•'^'condolences;'- www.kaywon/i-miller.com. 0^ c^ ^^hargaiire 'odd Lang Todd Lang, 42, of Mocks- ville, formerly of East Liverpool, Ohio, died on Sun day. July 26,2009. He was Imin Sept. 22,1966 in Weiiton, W.Va., a son of Vir ginia Boyer Lang of East Liverpool and the late Rudy "Butch" Lang. He attended Bea ver Local High School, class of 198S, and'was a prefab techni cian and a welder. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Weber, and a nephew, Scotty. . — . Also surviving: a. son, Mat thew Lang of North Carolina; 2 brothers. Brock (Barb) Lang of Newell and Chad Lang of Colo rado; 2 sisters, Anita Laifg of East Liverpool and Annette (Dave) DixonofNew Manches ter, a companion, Tina Ferrebee of Mocksyille; 16 nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew. Ua Lee Nook Ledford Mn. Eula Lee Nook Potts Ledford, 83 of Advance, died Saturday, Aug. 1,2009. She was bom Feb. 16,1926 in Davie Counfy to the late Solomon and Ida Jane HenHrix Potts. Mrs. Ledford was a member of Advance First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Ford Ledford; 4 brothers, John, Frank, George and Paul Potts; and 5 sisters, Modell Hunt, Atlea Coraatzer, Lizzie Frye, Huby Ledford and Madaline Joyner. Survivors: 2 brothers. Vestal Potts and Robert "Bo" Potts and. wife Mona, all ofAdvance; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Ihesday, Aug. 4 at Advance First Baptist Church by the Rev. David Benton. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Monday. Aug. 3 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital Sl, Suite 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.hayworth-mlUr.com. vMailarjorie Crews Lee Mrs. Matjorie Crews Lee, 83, of Winston Salem died on Sunday, Aug. 2.2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom March 29, 1926 to the late E.D. arul Maude TesK Crews. Mrs. Lee was a member ofAtdmore Bapdst and Macedonia Moravian churches. Her husband, Curtis Will iams Lee preceded her in death. Survivors: her daughter, Linda Foltz of Clerrunons; 3 - grandchildren, David Hendtix, Lee Hendrix and Melissa Price, 6 great-grandchildren, all of Ad vance. A funeral service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Hayworth-Mlller Kinderton Chapel with the Rev. Norwood Green officiating. The family received friends following the service at the funeral home. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Moravian Church in Advance with the Revs. Norwood Green and Jeff Carter officiating. •Memorials: Hospice/Pallia- dve Care(]enter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.kayworlh-miller.com. t L. McCuiston Mrs. Margaret Lee McCuiston, 81, of Advance died Thursday. July 30,2009 at Au- ■<tumn Care Nursing Home. JShe was bom in Forsyth jCounty to the late Wesley and 1Margaret Lee Holder Blevins on~ : Dec. 9,1927.Mrs. McCuiston was prB-^'ceded in death by 2 sons,;.Teny iWinston McCuiston and James • "Billy" William McCuiston Jr. •Survivors: her husband of & ^years, James W. McCuiston; a ' daughter, Janet Stanley and bus- ■band Ricky; 7 grandchildren;and 5 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug.3 at Westlawn Gardens ofMemory with the Rev. Jimmy •Lancaster officiating. Online condolences: www.hayworth-milUrcom. A t c> D s n0c w 1 1.w "Oo o i.CD OO oo cr =s "Oc:a; 3: o' O — I §, t|- ,,\Barbara Carson Mason On Friday evening July 31, 2009, Barbara Jean Carson Ma son died at Forsyih Memorial Hospital ioWinstOQ-Salem. She was the eldest ofsix chil dren bom to Helen Scon and the late William Carson. She at tended Davie County Training School where she was a mem ber of the National Homemak- ers of America (NHA), the Glee Club and played on the girl's basked)all team. She can be re membered by many of her schoolmates going from class room to classroom on a daily basis reading the lunch menuor laildng to Alfred. In 1994. she reunited with her childhood ' sweetheart, Alfred Mason.and. they fnarried in 1995. She was' a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Mocksville but joined the fellowship at Cedar Grove Baptist Church to worship at her husband's home church. She was not ashamed to praise God and testify of His goodness^ love and mercy. She loved her church, the members,'and her pastor. She never said no in helping out in the fellowship hall. Chicken pot pies were her specialty and she enjoyed watching metiers and Mends ; enjoy eating them. ; Onesister.JanieCarsonpre- ' ceded her in death. Survivors: her husband. Alfred K. Mason of the home; her mother. Helen Scott of Win- ston-Salem; 4 sons, Barry (Rosalyn) of Yadkinville, Daryl, Scottie (NikkiJ, and Mark of Mocksville; 4 sisters, Jackye Carson Bond (Arthur) of Charleston, S.C., Sally Carson of Winston-Salem, Althea and Renee Canon of Mocksville; 3 brothers, William and David Canon of Winston-Salem and Wayne Ijames of Mocksville; an aunt. Gladys Carson of Hamptonvilie; 4 uncles, Clyde Scott (Gladys), John Scott (Martha), Dwight Scott (Jessie) and Neal Scott of Mocksville; her stepmother. Rachel Canon ofMocksville; 5 grandchildren. Jasmine, Candis, Chavis, Joshua, Michael and Austin; a . host of nieces, nephews, cous ins; and 2 children she cared for, Micah knows as "my pal man" and bis sister Ava known as "baby Nue..Nue"; other rela tives and friends..: Her funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 8. at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Mocksville. The Rev. Rodney Coleman will officiate and the Rev. Dr. Donald Jenkins will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, i The family will receive friends J one hour before the service. ; ^ .. ..Online condolences: jj 'wunviGrahamFmeral^Iome.n^'i (yPeter P. Nickolenko Jr. Peter Paul "Fete" Nickolenko Jr., 59, of US 601 S, Mocksville, died on Wednes day, July 22,2009. at his home. Bom in Detroit, Mich., on June 3,1950, he was the son of Olga Roha Nickolenko of De troit. Mich., and the late Peter Paul Nickolenko Sr. He was a logistics maitager and was ofthe Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Viet nam War and was a member of Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106. Also surviving: his wife. Karen Long of Salisbury; 3 doubters, Stacy (John) Hawkes of California, Sandra (Eric) Home of Granite Quarry, and Wendy (Wade) Vernon of Mocksville; a brother, Paul Nickolenko of Detroit; and 5 grandchildren, Samantba Hawkes, John and Stephen Ward, Thomas and Andy Vemon. He was also preceded in death by his dog. Tiffany. A celebration of life service was held on Monday. July 27, at 2 p.m. at the Salisbury Na tional Cemetery with services and hill military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials: Davie EMS, 114 Dr. Slate Drive, Mocksville. Doline condolences: www.daviefuneralservtce.com. X^Lillis Jane Penninger lillis Jane Ijames Penninger, 37, of Needmore Road, Woodleaf, died on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Genesis Eldmare in Salisbury. Bom in Davie County on Jan. 30, 1922, she was the daughter ofthe late Jimmie Lee and Mary Maude Smith Ijames. She was had worked J.F. Ledfoid General Store in Cool- eemee and was a member of Cooleemee Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Penninger was pre ceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Pennbgcr; a son, Dana Lee Penninger;-® brother, Fred Lee Ijames and 2 sisters. Carman F. Ijames and Reba Barron Ijames. Survivors: several nieces and nephews, A. graveside service to cel ebrate the life ofMrs. Penninger was to be held Thursday. Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Rowan Memo rial Parkwith PastorJohn Groff officiating. Memorials; Cooleemee Pres byterian, PC Box 27, Cool eemee. Online condolences; www.daviefuneTalservice.com. Shirley Scott Steele ShirleyAnaScotiSteeledi^ on July 26, 2009 at' Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in VTinston-Salem after a year of declining health. She was bom Nov. 16.1940 in Davie County, daughterofthe late John Arthur and Beulah Wilson Scott, She attended' Davie County Schools and graduated ffom Central Davie. class of I9S9. At an early age shejoined Mainville AME Zion Church and in her later years, she was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. For IS years she worked in the house keeping department at Davie County Hospital. Later she worked at Somerset Assisted Living, from which she retired. She continued to volunteer as a sitter with the elderly and at tended the Senior Service Pro gram of Mocksville. She was formerly married to Minor Steele, She loved caring for people, especially the elderly and.children. Her hobbies were reading, walking, and'cooking. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, John A, Scott Jr., Robert L. Scott, Vemon L. Scott, and Ulysses H. Scott. Survivors: a son, Todd Steele of Mocksville; 2 daughters, Vickie Steele and Sharon Mor gan. both of Mocksville; 4 brothers, John C. Scott, Qyde E. Scott, James N, Scott, and Dwight A. Scott, all of Mocks ville: a sister, Helen L. Scott of Winston-Salem; 4 grandchil dren, including a special grand daughter, Roxanne; a great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and ffieods. Funeral service was held Fri day, July 31 at 2 p.m, in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Pastor Rodney Coleman officiated and Pastor Nettye I. Barber provided the eulogy. Burial followed in Mainville AME Zion Church Cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes before the service.. Online condolences: CrahamFuneralHome.net , V^obertUeWhitakerJr. ^ Mr. Rob".^ Mr. Robert i-e<=WhitakerJr., 89, formerly ofUb 158, MoeksviUe, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at WiUowbrookReLbiIitation& Care Center m ^''?frbomJu^y25,1920, in Davie County to the Uw Maggie Smith and Robett LeeWl^^tSr,Mr.Whitakerwas a building contractor mDavte County andWinston-Salem. He was a member of Oak GroveUnited Methodist Ch^h, Survivors; his wife, LoiuseMiller WhitakerofMocksvJle; 4 sisters-in-law, GeraldineSheek and Josie Miller, both of MocksvUle. Elsie Wlutaker of Advance and Lou.se Miller of Charlotte; 2 broihers-in-law CB. Boger and Hubert Boger, both ofMocksville; and severalnieces and nephews. A funeral service wf ""■ducted at7p.in..Friday.July3.« Eaton Funeral Chapel w^the Rev. Larry-mornpsonofR- • dating. The family ceceivedfriends at the funeral home one hour before the service^ Aeraveside service was conducted at 10 a.m., Satur^^AUK. I, at Oak Grove UmtcdMethodist Church C^«^ online condolences.www.eatonfunemUervxce.com. ^^oseph Kimbrough Pierce Joseph Kimbrough Pierce. 90. of Kinsale. Va.. widower of Dorine O. Pierce, died on July 16.2009. ,He was a retiied electrician with H.P. Foley Co., a World War H Nay veteran, a member ofCarmel United Methodist Church, Electricians Local 26 in Washington, D.C., a 32nd degiee Masonin Valley of Alexandria. Orient of Virginia Scottish Rite. Westmoreland Lodge 212 AF&AM, and VFW Post 1119 in Cool- eemee; Survivors; brothers. Edgar F. Pierce of Midlothian, Va., Baxter Boyd Pierce of Richmond. Va.. William R Pierce of Cooleemee- a sister, Mary Frances Ullman of Graham. He was preceded in death by brothers John F. Pierce and James F. Pierce. Graveside services were held at Carmel United Methodist Church on Thimday, Aug. 6 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Regie Rumbutg ofGciating. Memorials: Carmel Methodist,PO Box 114, Hague. VA, 22469;•Of a charity of your choice. ^^dde Francis Warner Jackie Francis Warner, 74, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice home. * He was bom Sept 15,1934 to the late Grady Francis and Amy Ruth Caudle Warner. Preceding him in death are his wife; Frances Baity Wamen and a son. Warren Eben Warner. Survivors: 3 children. Pamela Keaton, Rex Warner and Jeff Warner, all of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Jason Keaton (Amanda) of Mocksvifle and John Warner of Booneville; 2 great- grand-children, Grayson Keaton. and Connor Keaton ofMocksville; asister, JaneHill(Sandy)ofWnston-Salem; aspecialniece. Amy Thcker ofWinston- Salem; and a special family giend. Tommy Keaton of Mocksville. A private family gathering was held Monday, Aug. 10, at Memorial Funeral Service in aemmnn<; O ^^auUne Mabe Norman Pauline Mabe Norman, 81, of Lexington, died on Monday, Aug. 10,2009 at Hinkle Hospice House. A fiinerd service was to be at 2 pjn. Thursday, Aug. 13 at No Creek Primitive Bhptist Church. The family was to receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Alvin Mabe and a sister, Estelle Greenwood. Survivors: her husband of 60 years. Wayne Norman of the home; 2 sons. Ray Norman and wife Pat and Roger Norman and wife Darlene, all of Lexington; grandchildren. Andrea Leonard and husband Stephen, Kristie Burner and husband Bobby, and Rogjanna Byerly and husband Danny, all of Lexington; great grandchildren. Kelby Leonard. Leighanna Byerly. Delanna Byerly Ashley Burner and Beth Burner, all of Lexmgton; Zsisters, Lois Sheppard and husband Bill of Taylorsville, and Joyce Tetter and husband Tommy of Lexington^ . Memorials: Hospice of Davidson, 200 Hospice Way, Lexing ton. 27292. f s .^en Westley Wilson t^Mlen Westley Wilson. 95, of Inwood. N. Y. died at his home on July 29,2009. He was the first of seven children bom to the late Daniel and Annie Ijames Wilson on Sept 24,1913 in Mocksville. He moved to Inwood where he spent all of his adult life. He was married to Joanna Frost and they had eight childien. He was a self-employed landscaper. one of the first black men to own a business in Inwood. He was proud of his accomplishments, and shared with relatives and people in Far Rockaway by offering them jobs. He would help others while going without He was preceded in 'death by his wife, Joanna, a son. John Lester Wilson, a grandson. John Derrick Wilson, brothers Glenn and Jessie Lee Wlson. sisters Helen Ibnier and Hazel Wilson, and sons-in-law. Charles Canon and Booker T. Sims. Survivors: daughters. Ethel Carson. France^Pteston. Stephanie Sims and Jacqueline Samuel; sons. Allen T. Wilson Jr.. Ronald Wilson and Stanley Wilson; brothers, Raymond Wlson and Wilmer Wilson; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great- g^t-grandchUdien; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and his caregiver, Madgeline White, who made it possible for him to stay at home until his death. Funeral services were held Atag. 3 at 11 a.m. in Lawrence Fu neral Chapel in Lawrence, N.Y. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Lyons offici ated and burial foUowed in Greenfield Cemetery in Hemstead. ct> f §» o c: ^ 3. S -o CD c cn cJ I n o e n § P3 .8 a a. ET cr \><]^obby Janies Barnes Mr. Bobby James Barnes, 71, of Advaoce, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at Forsyih Medical Cencer. He was bom May 15. 1938 in Davie County to the late Calvin and Ella Barnes. Survivors: 2 daughters, Phyllis Barnes of Advance and Carolyn Siames of Linwood; a son, Lee Barnes and wife Michelle of Advaoce: 6 grand children. Jonathon Lewis and wife Heather. Ashley Lewis, Casey Barnes, Tiffany Stames, Meranda Barnes and Jarret Barnes; 4 great-grandchildren, Conner Lewis, Peyton Esiep, Katie May Lewis and Landon Estep; a brother, Rad Barnes of Advance; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Haywonh-Mitler Kinderton Chapel by the Revs. Tony Owens and Edward Carter. Burial followed in Baileys Chapel United Method ist Church Cemetery. The fam ily received friends Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences: ^Kenneth Eugene Correll Mr. Kenneth Eugene Corell, 87, of US 601 South, Mocks- ville, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at Davie County Hospi tal. He was bom Sept. 7, 1921, in Davie County to the late George Christian and Ethel Daniel Correll. He was retired from Dixie Furniture Co. and was a member ofLiberty United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife. Bertha Hamilton Correll, on Jan. 15, 2005; and J brothers, Ed, George and John. Survivors; 3 sons, Thomas (Nancy) Correll. Terry (Louise) Correll and Jerry (Libby) Correll, all of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grand- children; a great-great-grand- son; 2 stepgrandchildten; 6 stepgreat-grandchildren; a sis ter, Louise Durham of Mocks ville; and a brother. Fred Correll of Hamptonville. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Liberty United Method ist CauTCh. with the Revs. Karen Roberts and Danny Shore, and Stephen Correll officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family,received friends Thursday, Aug. 13. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Liberty Method ist Cemetery Fund, 141 Liberty. Circle, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatanfuneralseniice.com. ^K^etty Nichols Foster Betty Nichols Foster died on Saturday. Aug. 15. 2009 at Iredeil Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born in Iredeil County on June 10, 1915, daughter of the late Richard and Ada Ijames Nichols. She was united in marriage to Robert Foster and they resided in Mocksville. She was a member of Mocksville Second Presby terian Church, where she served faithfully. Mrs. Foster and her. late husband. Bob. exemplified love for others through caring and friendship towards anyone they met. Their front porch on- Pine Street was a gathering place for neighbors and friends. Following her husband's death, she made her home in Statesville at Brookdale Senior Living. She was preceded in death by a son. Lee Andrew Nichols; 4 brothers, Fred, Robie, Lawson, and John Nichols; and a sister, Bertie Harrison. Survivors: a daughter, Alberta Nichols of Statesville; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grand children; a great-great-grand child; a sister-in-law, Ophelia Nichols; 9 nephews and 15 nieces; including 2 devoted nieces, Barbara Gaither and Crystal Nichols; other relatives and fiiends. Her frmeral service was to be held Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Gmham Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Terry was" to officiate and' the Rev. Emmahual Brown was'to provide the eulogy. Burial was to follow in Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family was to receive fiiends 30 minutes before the < if? - cr /N^rnelia Ingram Martin Cornelia Ingrain Martin, 86, formerly of Pfafftown, died •Biesday, Aug. 11,2009 in Nags Head. Bora in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late James Harvey Ingram and Cornelia Craddock Ingram and was the widow of David Wesley Martin Jr. Survivors: 2 daughters, Carol Rogers and husband Ron of Advance, and Debbie Martin of Buxton; 4 grandchildren, Aaron K. Felton, Meredith Wil son and David Edwards, all of Buxton, and Greg Rogers of Advance: a'step-granddaughter, Kimberly Dillingham of Sheiills Ford; a step-grandson. Brad Rogers and wife Lee Ann of Advance: and 7 great-grand children. A memorial service will be held in Buxton. Memorials: local Hospice organizations. Online condo lences: www.twifordfli.cont. ^5' * cr ,')>porotby Hancock Mondy Mrs. Dorothy Hancock Mondy, 85, of Mocksville died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at jier home. She was bom May 13, 1924 in Daniels County, Mont, to Seth Allow and Gladys Skank Hancock. Mrs. Mondy was a member of Faimington Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Arch Edward Mondy. Surviving; 2 daughters. Marie Sagraves and husband Reed of Mocksville and Regena Carey and husband John of Bryceville, Fla; and a son. Mike Mondy of Mocksville; 5 grand children, Brandon Sagraves and wife Tonya. Cody Sagraves and wife Jennette, Cameron Carey and wife Alisba. Regena Carey Seger and husband Jeremy and Stephen Mondy: and 7 great grandchildren. A funeral service was held at I p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Facmington Baptist C.hurch with Pastor Phillip Brande oSi- ciating. Burial followed at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family received friends Monday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St/. SmteJ03. NPaul Allen Moore ^ Paul Allen Moore, 84, ofPeppersione Drive, Mocksv^e, diedonTuesday.Aug. 11,2009. at bis home. Bom in Belmont. Miss., on Feb. 24, 1925. he was the son of the late James WUliara andZula Moore. Mr. Moore retired from the US Army in 1964 as a first sergeant after serving hiscountry for 23 years. He seraed in World War II ia the 36th Texas Division. He fought inNaples-Foggia. Rome-Amo, Southern France, Rhineland arid Central Europe. He was highly decorated receiving a Purple Heart with one OLC. a Bronze Star and a Bronze IndianArrow head. He served in Japan dur ing its occupalion.His last tour of duty was Camp Machinato, Okinawa. Mr. Moore was ^active member of Green Mead ows Baptist aurch and was an ordained deacon. His wife of 48 years. Dor othy Mae Dehart Moore, pre ceded him in death on March 24 2009. Mr. Moore was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Albert Lee Bud Moore and Travis Moore, and a sister. Audrey Gardner. Survivors: a son. Timothy Moore of Cookeville. Term • 3 daughters. Diane Crowley of In- dependence, Mo., Linda (Jim) PuUenofFalls Church, Va. andFaye (James) Hutchias of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren Denise (Bill) McConnell of Marbury. Md.. Patty Pullen of Wmchester. Va.. Wendy (Tun) King and Jay (Lori) Hutchins of Mocksville and Dean Moore of Freemont, Neb.: and 4 great grandchildren. The service to celebrate Mr Moore's life was held Saturday, Aug. 15. at 1] a,m, at Green Meadows Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Waters offici ating. Burial was in the church cemetery with fiill military hon ors accorded by the US Army 20th Engineer Brigade from Fort Bragg. The family received friendsFriday.Aug. Id.atDavie Funeral Service. Memorials; Hospice/Palliative Care of Davie and Forsyth or Green Meadows Baptist Church. Online condolences; ^''^■tiaviefuaerahervice.com. ■Xjoseph Edwin Phillips Mr. Joseph Edwin Phillips, 54, of Mocksville. died Friday, Aug. 14,2009. He was bom Aug. 27, 1954 in Rowan County to Charles and Mary Lou Foster Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service in Mocksville. Survivors: 2 sons. Eric Phillips and wife Melinda, andScott Phillips. 3 granddaugfc- ters. Aspen. Charleigh and Payton, his parents, Charles and Lou Foster Phillips, his former wife, Susan P. Phillips, all of Mocksville: 2 sisters, Eva Phillips Casstevens and hus band Danny of Mocksville, and Laura Phillips Pearson and hus band Craig ofLenoir; abrother, Justin B. Phillips and wife Donna ofMocksville; uncle Tex Foster and wife Margaret of Moocesville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 18 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by the Rev. Karen Roberts. The family re ceived friends following the ser vice at the funeral home. Online condolences:www.hayworth^iraUer.com. \>^phriani W. Prevette Jr.Mr. Ephriara WilbornPrevette Jr., 84. formerly ofMocksville. diedTubsday, Aug.11, 2009, at the home of hisdaughter in Murrells Inlet. S.C.He was hom July 24, 1925,in Iredell County to the late Ephriam Wilbom Prevette Sr.and Victoria Lola Mae Giles Prevette. Mr. P'revette was aveteran of the US Navy and ' served during World War n. He was a member of the MasonicLodge in Charlotte where he was a 3rd degree Mason andwas, a member of KentuckyColoniels. Mr. Prevette enjoyedfishing, working on his farm,spending time with his familyand he loved the Lord.He was also preceded indeath by his wife, Betty SueRichardson Prevette; 4 sisters,Bertha Prevette, Lillian Parks,'Esther Bracken and FlossieTurner; and 3 brothers, Joseph,Alvin and Enoch Prevette. Survivors; 2 daughters.Kathy (Gary) FosterofMurrellsInlet, and Annette (John) Paughof Mocksville; a son. Dean(Diane) Prevette ofMartinsburg. W.Va.; 7 grand-childrea Joseph (Laura) Foster.Courtney Foster, Cody Foster.Wesley Paugh. Zachary Paugh, Michael Prevette and MatthewPrevette; 2 sisters, Irene(Marion) Talley of Athens, Ga.and Elizabeth Talley of Har mony: and a sister-in-law, Ha- zelPrevetteFryeofMocksville. 'A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug.15. at Liberty Wesleyan Churchin Harmony, with the Rev. Greg Manser ofSciating. Burial followed in the church cemeterywith military honon by the Vet erans of Foreign Wars Memorial Honor Guanl. The fa'mily receive friends Friday, Aug. 14,at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Regency Hospice, 11943 Grand Haven Dr.. Suite A. Garden City, SC 29576.Online ^condolences:! 'v>w.eflro/i4rngrai&ervfcftcb/»iV'l "— — or* O r rj ^X^^!<zabeth Grady Beasty Elizabeth Hunter Grady Beasty, 83, of Advance, died on Thursday, Aug: 20, 2009, at Clemmons Village H. ' Bom in Paisley, Scotland, on June 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Janet Hunter Grady. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Her husband, Edward Will iam Beasty, preceded her in death on May 24,2006. Survivors: a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jack Evans, of Alexandria, Va., and a grandson,, Andrew Evans. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry Lemons officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. The family received friends on Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Online condolences: www.daviefimeralservice.com. H^annie R. Berrier Nannie Robertson Berrier, 69 of Linwood died Saturday night. Aug. 22, 2009 at Lexington Memorial Hospital. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Greer's, Chapel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lori Ann Bowen. Burial followed in the church cemetery Mrs.. Berrier was bom on April 22,1940 in Davie County to Henry Robertson and Ethel Waller Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Grady Lee Berrier in March 2008, and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Berrier in 2007. Surviving: a son, Robert Berrier of Lexington; a daughter. Doris Ann Berrier of Linwood; 3 grandchildren, Samantha Wagner and husband Nelson of Lexington, Tabitha McBride of Linwood and Leann Berrier of Lexington; and a grrat-grandson. Hunter Wagner of Lexington. Memorials: Hospice of Davidson, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, 27292 Online condolences: www.davidsonfiineralhome.net. loyce Gaither Friday. Cloyce Gaither Friday died on July 12,2009 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. She was bom in Harmony on May 14.1923 to Robert L. and Lizrie O. Gaither. She was the eldest of three children - Rob ert Jr. and Loise Gaither Wilson preceded her in death. She ac cepted Christ at an early age and became a' member of Piney Grove Methodist Church in Harmony. She attended Davie County Training School. In 1948, with her husband, the late Alexander (James) Friday mi grated to Detroit, and for 60 years, she was a member of New St. Paul Missionary Bap tist Church. Survivors: 3 nieces, S. Louise Gaither of Mocksviile; Mary (Lynn) Gaither-Newsome of Fayetteville, Gail Susan Wil- son-Tumer of Detroit; a brother- in-law, Wlmer O. "Pete" Wil son of Detroit; 2 stepchildren; and many cousins and friends. O > o o c z § I M O O 0 1 CD So o o O tz ^ 3^ 42" cr z: o' O ^ B a. BVS . > B TC ■Sv"'•S iJ ■ -3 o tu c co' so o o o c: 7T 3 C/) "O O c •o; zz o' o rj. c 5 £/\Betty Ann HanesMrs. Betty Ann 'kiipe ' Hanes, 72. of Greenhill Roai j Mocksville, died Tuesday. Aue. • 18.2009, atherhome. • She was born Nov. 29,1936" •ja Davie County to the late PatU : Forrest and Maggie Dyson Haipe. Mrs. Hanes had worked for Hanes Hosiery, had been a dental assistant for Dr. E.A, Eckerd and had catered meaJs ditoughout the community. Sheloved sea shelling, working crossword puzzles, observing the deer and nature. Survivors: her husband -Jesse Carroll Hanes of the' home; 4 daughters, Martha Hanes Harriman, Lana Hanes McCarthy (BobTinu„)and Jen- mfer Hanes (Larry)Street. all ofMocksville and Donna Hanes (Mike) Billings ofSiatesville- 3 siblings, Hilda Haipe (Luther) Potts, Larry (Kathy)Harpe andJeanette Hatpe, all of Mocks- viUe: 5 grandchildren. Jessica Carter Jones. Benjamin Forrest Carter, Michael James Holland. Michael Lynn BilUngs Jr. and Shannon Marie Billings; and many nieces and nephews. •A funeral service was con- ductedat 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Center United Methodist Chutoh with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiating. Burial followed in the church cem- "cry. The family received mends at the church one hour before the service. i _ Memorials; Center Method- ; ist, c/o Linda Owings, 728 Wilkesboro Si„ MocfcsviUe; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter377 Hospital St., Suite 103* Mocksville. Online condolences: '"^^■eaKnfiintraUenicexom. ^ Helen LucUIe Logan ' HelenLucille Swinkl^ogan,. 81, of Salisbury, died Thursday,!Aug. 20,2009 at her residence. •Bom April 8,1928 in Davie ,County, she was the daughter of, the late Mary Tunerow Swink ' andPhillipL-SwinLAgiaduate ;of Davie Schools, she was a bomemaker. Mrs."Logan was a member of Church of- God in Cooleemee. She enjoyed 'sending greeting cards for all ; occasions. Preceding her in death were2 brothers, Paul and Thomas "Bud" Swink: and -2 sisters, Elsie Lanning and Margaret . Spry. Survivors; her husband,Thomas 0. Logan, whom shemarried Aug. 23. 1947; sons. Melvin Logan and Thomas M. Logan; daughters, Brenda Locklear (Manson), Louise L.Turner, all of Salisbury, and Billie Menjus (Tom) of China Grove; and sisters. ColleenMoore (Carl) of Salisbury and Kanie McSwain ofIrvin, Texas; 5 grandchildren. Amanda Montgomery, MichaelMontgomery, Natosha Fanis,Amy Locklear, Shelley Locklear; 6 great grandchildren, Gauge and Hunter Evans, Austin Locklear, '^ Haley Averreite, Michael and Thomas Fanis. 'N^sitation was Friday, Aug. (21 at Lyerly Funeral Home.' ' Funeral services were at 1 p.m. ■ Saturday, Aug. 22 in the James 1C. Lyerly ChapeL' The Rev; ' Dwigbt Durham officiated, •• Burial followed at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Rowan ; Regional Home Health/ iHospice, 820 Grove St., iSalisbury, 28144. jOnline condolences: I >'nvw.!yerlyfuneralhome.cdm. * O" Elizabeth A. McMahao Elizabeth A. "Betty" McMahan of Chapel Hill died 00 Monday, Aug. 17.2009. She was the middle of three daughters born to Charles Harmon and Eva Lee Miller McMahan on May S, 1924 in the Davie cotnniunity of Pino. She artended Farmington High School and .Appalachian Slate Teachers College,' and transferred to Duke University in 1943, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology. She earned the doctorate In entomology at the University of Hawaii in 1960. After a year at the University of Chicago, she Joined the faculty of the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961 where she taught introductory biology and insect biology. A biologist, entomologist, zoologist and ecologist, she carried out termite research in tropical regions inclutling Puerto Rico. Costa Rica. Australia. ' Venezuela. Egypt, and India. In Costa Rica she discovered the tool-using behaviorofa tropical assassin bug that uses tertnite . carcasses as bait to lure termites out oftheir mounds. Two insect species have been named for her: a Venezuelan termito- philous beetle. Neophiloteimes tttcmahanae. and a Costa Rican assassin bug, Salyavata- mcmahanae. In 1987 she retired after 26 years"at UNC-CH. and joined the Peace Corps to teach mlogy for a year at Jamaica's : CollegeofAgriculture.In 1989 i she moved to Carolina Meadows, a Chapel Hill retirement community. Beginning in 1995. she made eight annual roundtrips to Australia-New Zealand on cargo ships. The time and isolation resulted in the writing and illustrating of lOchildren's books for young friends and relatives. She self-published '*0 illustrated "autobiographies" (Heart andNerve and Sinew and Wanning Both Hands before the Fire of Life). The latter' plus papers relating to her research, travels, and work in the Duke Parapsychology Laboraioiy. are with the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture, part of the special collections of the Duke University Library. In 2004 her friends and former students surprised her with the initiation nf an endowment in her name at the N.C. Slate University Library for the purchase of entomological literature, especially that relating to social insects. She would be honored by contiibutioas to this fund in lieu of flowers. Copies of her children's books may be obtained at sburt349ncrT.com. All proceeds are being directed to the endowment Survivors; her sisters. Edith Campany of Chapel Hill and Mary Lee Hoyle (and broiher-ia- law Ed Ht^fc. both of Alphareta. Ga,): 6 nieces and nephews: 13 grand-nieces and nephews (and even mote peat-gtands); an aunt Elizabeth MillerShore; an ttncie.Gene Miller and many cousins. A memorial service will be held for family, friends, and admiiers on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church on Pino Road near Mocksvilleat 11 a.m.. followed by a meal and feUowship in the reception hall. a :^>i V^Bernandette T. Smith Ms. Bernandetie Terese Smith. 71. of Pineville Road. Farmington. died Wednesday, Aug. 19,2009. She was the oldest of I9chil- dreii. born Scpi. IS, 1937. in Leon. France, to the late George and Leomine Bassclte Giiben. Ms. Smith was a folk art painter for a plant nursery In Norfolk. Va, She was of the Christian faith. .Ms. Smith was a fan of Elvis Presley. She enjoyed her flower gardening and was al ways willing to sacrifice fonhe well being of her children. Survivors: 7 chUdren. Gerard Andre (Nanette) Moore ofNor folk. Va., Getaidine Moore of France. Babette (Jetiy) Bess of BonTcir. Mo.. Nancy Williams of St. James. Mo., Catherine Swyers (Ron Busche) of the home, Harold (Helen) Smith Jr. of Villa Ridge. Mo., and Theresa Smith of Virginia Beach. Va.; 8 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and tnany nieces and nephews. A graveside service waseon- ducted at 9 a.m. Sunday. Aug 23, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with the Rev. Virgil Hutcherson officiat ing. Memorials: Derek L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Cen ter. 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, i Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.eatortfiineraIservice.com.. John Bruce White I \ John Bruce While. 62, of ' Dulin Road. Mocksville. died on Saturday. Aug. 22. 2009, at his home. Bom in WUkes County Oct. 21. 1946, he was the son of the late Ruby Ethel While. He was an electronic technician for Bell South and was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by, his wife of 40 years. BillieAim Powe While. Survivors: a brother, Jesse White of Gastonia; 2 sisters, Gwyn Harris and India Wyattof Nonh Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate his life was held Tuesday. Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Shane Young ofticiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons- TTie fjiiiily received fricndsAug. 24 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorial: Hospice/Pallia tive Care of Davie, 377 Hospi tal St.. Mocksville. Online condolences; www.JtsvieJuneralscrvice.com. Pauline BarberBahnson Ms.. , Pauline-!-! Barber Bahnsbcui-98, of iheAbemithy Laurels, Recirement Commu nity. i^ewton, died Aug. 27. • 2009. - . A native of Mount Airy, site was bora Apiii 13.1911. to the late Ira Wilson Baiber and Lucy fieii Wilson. Mrs. Bahnson was a giaduate of Mount Airy High School and Meredith College in Raleigh. She was a teacher of home econoniics and later the seventh grade in Cooieemee. She had been a member of the Cooieemee United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of Mocksvilie. and lately a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newton. Before and afler retire ment. she loved to be with fam ily and Mends and to work in her yard. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years. Charlie Bahnson;'and a daughter. Lucy Bahnson AradL Survivors; a son. Rick Bahnson of Charlotte and wife Kathy; 4 grandchildren. Laura Medvic of Lancaster. Pa.. Natalie Shaw of Chapel Hill. Melinda Ariidt of Raleigh, and Charlie Bahnson of Charlotte; and 4 great-grandchiidren. A graveside service was con ducted at 3:30 p.m.. Sunday, Aug. 30. at ParauDgton Com munity Cemetery. ' Memorials: Farmington Community Cemetery;'2563 Farmington Road. Mocksvilie. < Online condolences: ' wyfmealoi^uneralstryice.com. Xoavid Carl Field Mr. David Carl Field, 57. of Oak Leaf Court. Mocksvilie, died Wednesday. Aug. 25.2009, at Forsyth Medicd Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Field was bora Jan. 2. 1952. in AUegany County. Pa. to (he late Lillian A. Swarding and Dr. Boyce M. Field. He was retired from the NC Etepartmenl of Transportation. Mr. Field was a member of (he State Employ ees Union. He was also preceded in death by a sister. Martha Y. Reld; and a brother. Albeit. B, Field. Survivon: 2 sisters. Rebecca L. Field and Edith C. (James) Fenton, all of Pittsburgh, Pa ; 2 brothers, Joseph E. (Dianne) Field of Ifwin. ^ and James M. Field of Philadelphia. Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials: Camp Lulheriyn, PO Box 355, Pros pect. PA 16052. Online condolences: www.talonfuntralseTVice.com. . Nannie Sue Seats Harpe Mrs. Nannie Sue Seats Harpe. 81, of NC 801 North. Farmington. died Saturday, Aug. 29,2009. She was bom Jan. I!. 1928. In Davie County to (he late Bur ton and Sadie Hulchlns Seatsr Mrs. Harpe was a life-time member of Farmington United Methodist Church and was re tired from the Davie County School System. She was a, graduate of Farmington High School and Draughn Business College. She was also preceded in death by ber husband of 57 years. Joe Carr Harpe; a son, Darreil Joe Harpe: a sister, Frances Powell; and 3 brothers, John Seals. Gene Seats and Dal las Seats. Survivors; a son, Derek (Pam) Harpe of Advance; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Hoipe ' ofMocksvilie: 5 grandchildren. Bret! (Traci) Zimmerman of High Point. Brandon Harpe and Brent Haipe of Advance. Brand! (Brandon) Redmond of Clemmons. and Jodi Harpe of Mocksvilie; 2 greal-grandchil- dren, Landon Zimmerman and Aiden Redmond; 2 sisters-in- law. Belle Seats of Clemmons and LaVada Wertz of Ft. Lau- derdale, Fla.: and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at4 p jn. Wednesday. Sept. 2. at Farmington United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jack Tookey officiating. Burial was to follow in Farm ington Community Cenletery. The family received friends Tuesday, Sept. 1. at Eaton Fu- [ neral Home in Mocksvilie. Memorials: Farmington Community Cemetery, do Mrs.. J.T. Greene. 2563 Farmington ' Road. Mocksvilie. Online condolences: vnvw.eaonfuwTalseTyicd^Jtr. CJ". Fraley Holines Mr. CJ. Fraley Holmes, 86, of Mocksville. died Saturday; Aug. 29.2009, at his home. He was bom Feb. 10.1923, io Iredell County to the late Nathaiiiel Greenbury and Sue Fialey Holmes. Mr. Holmes was a veteran of the U.S Navy hav ing setved during World War n where his duties included firefigh^ in Hutchinson, Kan. He was a partner in F&H Mo tors with Ralph Feimster undl his death in 1975. and owned the business until his leiirement. Mr. Holmes was a member of Center United Methodist Church where he was inducted into the Center United Method ist Hall of Fame. He enjoyed helping others, gardening, sit ting on the back yard swing and was always quick with a good joke. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Fraley, Holmes; a granddaughter. Shan non Alyssa Holmes; and 3 sis ters, Robioette Holmes .Feiinster, Frances Holmes Feimster. and Lola Holmes Adams. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Johnson Holmes of the home: a daughter, Cathy (Ron) Maraz of Tierra Verde. Fla.; 2 sisters. Edith Holmes Holland of Union Grove and Dec Hayes \^toty of Olin; a granddaughter. Ashley Eliza beth Holmes of Mocksville; a ' daughter-in-law, Brenda H. Holmes of Mocksville; and many nieces and nephews. ' A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Diesday, SepL 1. at Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The farttily received friends Monday. Aug. 31, at Eaton Funeral. " . Memorials: CenterCemetety Fund, c/o Linda Owings, 728' Wilkesboro St:, Mocksville. • y- Online condolences: yjnv^euoi^meralserviee.cem^ - Harding King Mr. Wade Harding King, 65, of Spillman Road. Mocksville, died Wednesday, Aug. 26.2009, at Forsyth Medical Center In Winston-Salem. He was bora Sept. 23.1943, in Davie County to the late Rob ert Harding andAlma Howard King. Mr. King was retired from RJ. Reynolds and was a m'em- bef of Fellowship Baptist Church in Advance. He enjoyed restoring tractors, gardening and watching races. He loved coachiogLlttle League baseball and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors: his wife of 46 years. Mildred Conner King of the home; 2 daughters, Cindy (Kenny) Lamb of Tobaccoville and Emily (Jason) Hellard of Advance; a son. Tim (Wendy) King of Mocksville; 6 grand children. Benjamin. Jacob and Graham Lamb. Daniel and Emma King, Naomi Hellard and one on the way; 2 sisters, Joyce Myers of Advance and Elizabeth (Larry) Williard of Yadkinville; several nieces and nephews; and many hiends. A funeral service was con- - ductcda:3p.m.,Saturday,Aug. 29 at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Swisher o^ciattng. Burial followed in Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Advance. The fam ily received hieods Friday, Aug. 28, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Fellowship Bap- cist Building Fund, PO Box 2151, Advance. 27006. Online condolences: www.ealonfuneralservice.com. '^.ang Kay SolmoDS •Lana Kay Salmons, 59. of TWkeyfool Road, Mocksville. died on Monday, Aug. 31.2009, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Jacksonville on July 6. 1950. she was the daughter ' of Charlie Brown Jr. and Kathleen Smith Brown of Mocksville. She was a home- maker and attended Believers- . Sonship Tabernacle Church. Also surviving: her husband of 40 years. Robert Dean Salmons; a daughter. Tresa (Robert Jr.) Meyst of Wifisioa- Salem: a brother, Charlie Patrick (Beth) Brown ofMocks- ville; 2 sisters, Faye Brown (Brant) Hass and Felisa Brown, of Mocksville: and a grandson. Thomas Rich Salmons. A celebradoQ of life service for Mrs. Salmons was to be held Thursday. Sept. 3 af2;30 p.m. at Believers SonshipTabernacle Church on Angell Road, Mocksville with the pastor, Jerry Couch, officiating. She was to lie in state 30 minutes before the service. Burial was CO follow in (he church cem etery. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday. Sept. 2, . from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Davie I Funeral Service. Memonals: Believers Sonship Cemetery Fund. 115 Potters Lane. Mocksville. Online ' condolences: ^vww.daviefitneralservice.com. <D S O o o n cz VJ r5"tJ c: O o; o' «— O-' s •3 Elizabeth Smith ' Mis. Elizabeth Smith. 84 of Advance died Sunday, Aug. 30, . 2009. She was bom Feb. 9, 192S in Fotsyth County to the late Ed- waid and Ida Cody Warner. Mis. Smith-had retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco after 37 years and was 'ai' member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. Surviving: 2 sons, Larry Lee Smith Sr. of the home and Jeny Wayne Smith and wife Marga ret of Mocksville; 4 grandchil dren, Angela Shuping, Amy Anderson, Lee Smith and Michael Sidth; 9 great-grand- childien; 3 sisters, Minnie Bean, Annie Flowers, both of Win- ston-Salem and Charlotte Blackburn of Kemeisville; and 2 brothers, Robert Warner of Yadkinville and Edward Warner of East Bend. . j A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept I at Green Meadows Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Michael Waters. The family ^- ceived friends Monday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Green Meadows Baptist, T646 NC 801 N. Mocksville. '! !S Online condolences: www^hayworth-miller.eomi''■- X■Harold Jack Smith Sr. Harold Jack Smith Sr., 84, of Clarksville, Va.; widower of Annis Miller Smith, died Sunday morning, Aug. 30,2009 in the Veterans Administration Re-' gibnal Hos^tal in Diiifaam. Mr. Smith was a veteran ofWorld War II having 'served in' the U.S. Army. He was retired from Durhain Life Insurance Co. and was a member of Marrows Chapel United Methodist Church. Funeral services wereheld Tue^y, SepL 1 at 2 p.m.in the Mamws ^pel United Methodist ChtiiclL Officiating were Ae Revs. Chad Holtz andJohn 'iSunt Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors: a daughter; Hilda (Sam) Penwell of Mocks ville; 4 sons. Jack (Margaret) Smith Jr. of Hillsborough, Jim Smith of aarksville"; Va., Jeff (Pat)Smith of Umberlake and Bob (Susan) Smith of Clarksville; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Footprints min istry of Marrow. oulse M. Walker 4 Louise Montgomery Walkeri 91, of Spillman Road, Mocks- ' ville, died Friday, Aug. 28, ; 2009, at her home.,-, ; ' >ShewasiwiiiAug. 14, l9liSp, in Forsyth County to the late James Howe and Vadti King : Montgomery. Mrs. Walker wu ' a member ofFarmington United - Methodist Church which she loved so much: She was a C^A at Davie County Hospital and was a care^ver in the community. She enjoyed flowers andreading. ' ^ ' ■ She was also preceded in death by her husbaiid, Paul Shore Walker in 2003; 2 sisters; andabrodier. Survivors: 2 daughters, Paula (Billy) Spillman and Dixie Hall, all of Mocksville; a- son, Bill (Linda) Wa^er of Mta | Monte Springs, Fla.; S grand children, Becky (Billy) Sweat, Keith Walker, Matt Spillnun,Kris Spillman and Dipp Hail; 5 I great-grandchildren, Billy,"'Johimy, Katie, Jarob and Ma-' Ison; 2 sisters, '.Margaret..^ (Thutman) Freeze of Greens boro and Elizabeth (David).Gibson of Trophy.aub, Ibxas;^ and a brother, Robert (Pat) Montgomery of Clemmons. A funeral service was con ducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Farmington United! Methodist Church,, with .the.Rev. Jack Tookey officiating.'^ Burial followed in Farmington Community Cemetery. Thefiiinily received fifends in.,tlm,|fellowship hall followiiig'th^stivice. n -' Memorials: Farmington! Methodist, 1939 Farmington - Road, Mocksville; or Hospice /Palliative CareCehter, 377 Hos- jpital St., Suite 103, Mocksville; I'Online condolences:! wvrivrettton^ei^ep/iie.com^ i 0 t/V 1 o o. oo 5 •GO.n e Iv§ i OS I■8 ••) - Bracken Cleary Mrs. Ida Luna Bracken Cleary, 86. of Log Cabin Road, MocksvlIIe, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was bom May 26,1923, to the late Eliza ONeal and John Gene Bracken. Mrs. Cleary was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and canning She was also preceded in death by her husband. Wade Hubert Cleary; an infant daugh ter; 3 sisters; and 5 brothers. Survivors: 5 children, Bill (Jean) Cleary, Gary (Diane) Cleary, all of Mocksville, Lany Gene (Judy) Cleary of Yadkinville, Nancy (Leonard) Goodwin of Harmony and Wayne (Robin) Cleary of Mocksville; a sister, Isabelle Tolley of Winston-Salem; 8 grandchildren; II great-grand- childten; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. John Abemathy officiating. The family received friends Tues day, Sept, 8, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Hospice of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625; or Liberty Baptist'Cemetery Fund, c/o Lowell Reavis, 422 Duard Reavis Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: ^)<Wade Irvin Groce Mr. Wade Irvin Groce, 91, of Farmington, died surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 6,2009, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in ,Winston-Salem. He was bom May '8, 1918, in Yadkin County to the late C.R. and Lacey Irvin Groce. Mr. Groce was a member of Farm ington Baptist Church where he served mwy years as a deacon. He attended public school in Courtney and graduated from high school in 1936. He oper ated a dairy farm for 50 years on Pudding Ridge and envi sioned and developed Pudding Ridge Golf Course. He was a pillar to the Farmington com munity and was interested in community projects. While serving as a master of the Pino Grange, he was instrumental in organizing the Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Co-op, serving as director and president for 50 years. He helped organize the Farmington Medical Center and the Farmington Vol. Fire Dept. and served as chief for 21 years. Survivors: 2 sons and a daughter, Gary Groce and wife Linda and Earl Groce and wife- Jyanita, all of Advance, and Diana Vuich and husband Russ of San Diego, Calif.; 5 grand children, Natalie Cobum and husband Taylor. Adam Groce and wife Jenni, Kenneth Groce, Amanda Tenery and husband Josh and Amiee Abeyta and hus band David; a step grandson, Travis Vuich; 4 great-grandchil dren, Luke Tenery, Sophia Coburn, Nicholas Coburn, Emily Adeline Groce and ex pecting a fifth. Savannah Tenery; and caregiver Sarah Roseboro. Mr. Groce was also preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Renegar Groce and a sister and brother-in-law, Francis and Wilma Martin. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev, Jimmy Hinson officiating. Burial was in Farm ington Cornmunity Cemetery beside his wife of 62 years. The family received friends Tues day, SepL 8, at the funeral home. Memorials: Farmington Community Cemetery, c/o Mrs. . J.T. Greene, 2563 Farmington Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonjuneralservice.com. Davte County Public Library Mocksville, HC -I .^i^erbert Ellis Hill Herben Ellis Hill, 67. of Kiog, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice-Home in Winsion-Salem. Bom iti Scott County, Va. on May 25, 1942. he was the son of the late Henry and Nora Frazier Hill. He served in the U.S. Army for 15 years and re ceived numerous medals and ciiaDons for service in Vietnam. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Salem Electric. Survivors; 3 sons. Tortuny Ellis Hill. Curtis Lee (Miizi) Hill and Leroy (Mary) Hill, all of Mocksville; a daughter, Mildred (Eric) Howard of Mocksville; 2 brothers. Roy (Toni) Hill of Frankfort. Ind. and Ricky Hill of Big Stone Gap. Va.; 5 sisters. Dolly Hill of Frankfon. Eva Mae (Tom) Noe of Darksville. Ind.; Betty Sue (Robert) Stevens and Irene Harness, both ofFrankfort, and Frances (Jim) Ferrell. of Ferguson. Ky.; 5 grandchildren, Angela Christine Shore ofWin- ston-Salem. Brandon Lee Hill. Kelly Howard, Elizabeth Howard and James Barber, all of Mocksville. Mr, Hill was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie James Hill; 2 sisters, Lorene Moore and Annie Hill; and a great-grandson. James Anthony Barber. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hill was held Wednesday. Sept. 9, at noon in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Jim Gryder officiating. Burial was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Salisbury National Cemetety with full military honors. The family received friends onTues day. Sept. 8 at Davie Funeral 'Service. Online condolences: www.daviefiineralservice.com. \,WaiTen Howard Jones Warren Howard "Zip" Jones, 49. diedliiesday. Sept. 3,2009. He was the son of the late Calvin Lee Jones and Josephine DIUard Jones, bom in Mocks ville on Nov. 13. 1959. He at tended the Davie County School System and graduated from Davie High School in 1978. He was a star athlete and attended NC A&T Si«e University from 1978-1980. Mr. Jones worked from the 1980s-1990s with Western Electric Co. in Win- ston-Salem. the Davie County Correctional Center. Ingersotl- Rand, and other jobs until his health failed. He attended St. John AME Zion Church under the leadership of Pastor Gwendolyn Hampton. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandpar ents. Mr. Will Dillard Sr., and Mrs. Juaniia Fooie Dillard; pa ternal grandparents, the Rev. NebraskaV. Jones Sr., and Mrs. Ida Chalmeis Jones. Survivors: 2 sisters. Notma Jones Hunt and Lanetta Jones (Guy) Jemigan, both of Mocks ville; his fiance. Shirley Dalton, a caretaker and companion; 4 aunts, Margaret Dillard Lewis and Hazel Dillard Daiton. both ofMocksville. LazoraWilliams and Camilla Jones Holman. both ofDurham; 3 uncles. Rob ert Dillard and Eugene Foote. both of Mocksville. and Dr, Wendell P. Jones of Greensboro; a niece. Lisa Brown (Leon) Johnson of Euless. Texas; 2 nephews. Ross King Jr, of Mocksville. and James A, Brown Jr. of Conley. Ga.; a great-nephew. Nehemiah; 2 great-nieces. Kayiei and Jas mine; a host of relatives and friends. His ninetal service was to be held Thursday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at St. John AME Zion ChurchinMocksville. TheRej Gwendolyn Hampton was to officiate and the Rev. Daniel Brown was to deliver the eulogy. Burial foUowed in th church cemetery. The famil received friends one hour before the service. Memorials: St. John AME Zion Church. 160 Foster St.. Mocksville. Online condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.net. . ex.— .^Colleen Shore Moore Mrs. CoUeen Shore Moore, 84, of Woodleaf, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 ai Genesis Heaitfacare. BomMay 15, i925iiiDavie County, she was the daughter of the late Woodson Jones Shore and Mary Beth Reeves Shore. She was educated in Davie County Schools, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cooleemee. She was attending Cooleemee Presbyterian Church. Mrs, Moore was a retired supervisor of house-keeping at Davie County Hospital, and spent a lot oftime as a volunteer atAutumn Care of Mocksville and at the Zachary House Museum in Cooleemee. She enjoyed being part of the Cooleemee Senior Citizens Club and the South River Seniors Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John D.. Joe. Robert, and Tom Shore. Survivors: a son, DavidAlexander Smith Jr. of Faith- daughters. Althea Smith (Chris)of Woodleaf. Libby Smith of Woodleaf,. Diane Smith (Jim) of Salisbury, and Tina Smith Chriscoe (Johnny) of Randleman; a brother, PeteShore (Angeiine); a sister, f^ancy Durham (Judd)- 6 grandsons; 7 g„a,. grandchildren; and one great- great-grandson.The family received friends at Summersett Funeral Home Sunday evening, Sept. 6. The funeral service honoring Mrs. Moore was held Monday. Sept7 at n a.m. Cooleemee PrMbyterian Church with theRev, John Groff, pastor, officiaang. Burial followed atthe Legion Memorial Park Cemetery in Cooleemee Memorials: American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview 'Dr. Charlotte, 28210- or Cooleemee Presbyterian, 147 Wan St., Cooleemee. Online condolences: vNpebecca Jane Myers Rebecca Jane Wolfe Myers, 59. of Advance, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born April 11, 1950 in Winsion-Salem, she had been a member and server of Macedonia Moravian Church as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Myers was a hairdresser at Mademoiselle Beauty Salon 'and Phillips Hair Design in Winston-Salem, L&G Hair Design inAdvance and rmished her career at Lamberti's Salon and Day Spa. Preceding her in death were her birth mother, Martha Beck Wolfe; a haby sister brothers, Robert H. Wolfe and Herbert L. Pass Jr.; a brother-in-law, Bobby Allen; her father-in-law. Robert F. Myers; and daughter, Georgia H. Pass Wolfe. Survivors: her husband and caregiver, Roger V, Myers ofthe borne; ber father, William James Wolfe Sr.; 2 children. Roger Vincent Myers Jr. and Elizabeth Dewiit Myers; 2 grandchildren. Amber Nicole Myers and Noah Thomas-James Myers; her sisters and brothers. Elizabeth W. Allen, William J. Wolfe Jr., Ll Col. (Ret.) Frederick (Sarah) Wolfe; Glenyce P. Roybal, Hardin (Paula) Pass, Patricia A. Pass, Gerald (Mary Lillian) Pass: 2 special nephews, Patrick (Heather) Allen and the Rev. Matthew Allen; a special grandnephew and grandniece, Daniel and Rachel Allen; and ber best friend, Pam Cray. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13 at Macedonia Moravian Church with the Revs. Jeff Carter and Manhew W. Alleii officiating. The family will receive Mends after the service in the fellowship hall. Memorials: Macedonia Moravian or to the Winston- Salem Foundation do R.J. Reytwlds High School Class of 1968. N^rant Harley Stephens Mr, Grant Hariey Stephens, 90, of Hartley Road. Moeks- ville, died Wednesday. Sept, 2. 2009. at Rowan Regional Medi cal Center in Salisbury, He was bom June 23.1919. in Ashe County to the late Floyd Newton and Julia 0, Goodman Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a veteran of the U. S. Army hav ing served during Worid Wat U. He was a retired beef cattle farmer and home builder. Mr, Stephens was a sponsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was also preceded in death by bis wife. Mildred Etoise Chaffin Stephens; a son. Lawrence Stephens; a grandson, Dorrelt Stephens: 4 sisters; 2 brothers; and a half brother. Survivors: ason, Larry Grant (Reba) Stephens ofMocksvitle; 5 grandchildren, Larry (Tiffany) Stephens Jr.. Jimmy (Teresa) Stephens. Lawrence Stephens Jr.. Laurie Rincon and Lauren Stephens; 8 great-grandchil dren; a daughter-in-law, Vickie (Lewis B.) Biyson of Mocks- ville; a sister. Pebyl Cook of Troutman; a brother, Walter (Ailene) Stephens of Mooresville; 4 half sisters; 3 halfbrothers; and several nirrw and nephews, I A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a.m.. Saturday. Sept. S. at Ijames Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 4. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Rowan Regional Hospice.' 720 Grove St.. Salisbury, 28144. Online condolences: yww.taronfiuieralsetyice.com., I v^imberly Ann WUliams Kimberly Ann Williams. 49. of Woodleaf. died on Friday, Sept. 4. 2009, at Rowan Re-' gional Medical Center. Bom in Davie County on Nov. 22. 1959. she was the daughter of the late Lewis Ray Spry and the late Wanda Oeraldine Stiller Gannon. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors: her husband, Larry WUliams of the home; a son. Travis Lee Waller ofSouth Carolina; a daughter. Wendy Dawn Kitnraer of Concord; a sister. Mcky (Sid) NaU ofCool- eemee; 2 brothers Bay(Dotu>a)Spry of Mocksvilie and Joey Spry of Concord; and 4 grand children. Frandia Kimmer. Patrick and Austin Rogers, and Preston James. A service to celebrate her life was held Monday. SepL 7, at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Chapel with the Revs. Gary Blalock and Larry Thompson officiating. Burial was in Le gion Memorial Park in Cool- eemee. The family received friends on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Davie Funeral Service.. Online condolences; www,daviefuneraUenice.com. 'vFrances Dodson Adams Frances Dodson Adams, 90. of Mocksville, formerly of Danville, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 8. 2009 at the Forsyi Medical Center in Winslon-Sa- lera. Mrs. Adams was bom Oct. 28. 1918 in the Spring Garden community of Pitlsylvania County. Va. to Noel F. Dodson and Irene Adkinson Dodson, She had lived most of her life in Pittsylvania County and worked at Belk-Leggelt and Rippes piiorto retirement Mrs. Adams was a member of the Kentuck Baptist Churth. In 1938 she was manied to James Saitford Adams, who died in 2002. She was also predeceased by 2 sisters. Doris D. Wilson and Janie D. Adams. Survivors; 2 daughters. Irene A. Stroud (Harry) of Mocksville and Carolyn A. Gooch of For est Va.; a sister, Rebecca D. McDaniel of Chathatzt Va.; 3 grandchildren, Sandy Coulson (Myron), Frances Gooch Tankersley (James) and Henry H. GotxhV; 2 great-grandchil dren, Emily Coulson andHenry H. Gooch VI: and a step-great- grandson. Josh Tankersley, Funeral services was con ducted on Saturday, Sept 12. at 2 p.m. from the Wienn-Yeatts North Maiit^pel by.tbe Rev, Gerald Reeves and Dr.'^an Lankford.', Burial followed, in Floral Hills Memo^ Gardens.; Memorials: Kentuck Baptist Church. 1845 Kentuck Church Roadi Ringgold. VA 2458£: or First Baptist Church, 412 N- MaitLSt-Mocks^^ n , n t wwwwrfnn'Vfint17,rom. ■^etty Walker Daniel Mrs. Betty Walker Daniel, T7. of New Hampshire Court Mocksville. diedDiesday. Sept 8. 2009, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Sutesville. She was bom May 14,1932, in Davie County to the late Mae Seaford and Frank Martin Walker. Mrs. Daniel had worked a few years at Walkers Grocery Store and Cs Restaurant before moving to Mooresville. She wasa member of^Berea Baptist Church in Mdbrcsville. After herhealth stait^ to tollne, she moved back to Mocksville where she was taken care of by her sister and brothers. She en- Joyed watching the Atlanta Braves and loved to tell jokes which she could remember for years. • .She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Daniel: and 3 brothers, Mike, Jake and JP Doodle Walker. Survivors: a sister, Lucille Walker Daniel ofMocksville: 4 brothers, Bill Walker, JamesPete (Louise) Walker, Bailey (Linda) Walker and Kenny (Iva) Walker, all of Mocksville: and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 11. at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with Claude Phair officiating. Burial followed In Hardison United Methodist Church Cetn- eiery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. . Memorials: Hospice of Iredell. 2347 Simonton Road. Statesville. 28625; or charity of donor's choice Online condolences: Yinvw.earonfiineralseiyice.com. \X " .Harry Lee Dulin ." , Harry Lee Dulin. 63,a nativeofMocksville, died Sept 14 at CaiawbaVyiey Medical Centtt iHis funeral service will beFriday. Sept. 18 ai4p.rh.MilL Zion Holiness Church>?ih MocksWlIeJ Bishop Jaines .'Ijame^wffi officiate and burial■will follow, in the church *cem-. ^cmry. *The family wilLreccive friendi30;hunutes befoS'the j^Onlfne,;; condqlencesai^/jp^amFu/uralHomerjiei^Sm v^hilUp Charles Graham Phillip Charles Graham. 21,of Zephyrhills, Fla., died on Monday. Sept. 7, 2009, at his residence.Bom in Tampa, Ra., on Aug. 13. 1988, he was the son of David Alan Graham of Mocks ville and Michelle LeeTowti.icinl Waiiiwijght of Zephyrhills. He attended Davie High School during his fresh man and sophomore years. Also surviving: his other mother, Carol Susie Graham of Mocksville: 3 brothers. Sean Graham of Sylva and Vincentand Christopher Anderson of Zephyrhills; his paternal grand parents, David and Cherie Gra ham of Mocksville: several aunts, uncles, nieces and oepfa-ews. and friends who helped to raise him. Ron Atkins, Lee Calhoon, Steve Usher, and Maura Kormos, al! of Tampa.He was preceded in dea^ byhis maternal grandparents, . James and Christine Townsend and his paternal gieat-grandpar- cnts, Charles and Violet Gra ham. His life will be celebrated onSaturday, Sept 19 at 2 p.m. in ,the Davie Funeral Service ' Chapel. Inummem will be M the .residence of David and CarolSue Graham followed by a liirn-of food and fellowship to cel ebrate life. 1Memorials: Davie Funeral ; Seryjcelohelpwiihfunetalex; -penses;orto8rennerCliiJ^ns .Hospiul, Medical Ctr. Blvd. Winston-Salem. 27157,. where'; ^ Chiles Edward Hiatt Mr. Charles Edward Hiatt, 75, of Ijames Chuich Road, died MoDday, Sept. 14, 20C9. at WFU Baptist Meidica] Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom March 21, 1934,inGiiilfordCoiuitytt>the ' lateThomas Roger andDorothy Rebecca Beeson Hiatt Mr. Hiait had worked at the Industries for the Blind. He was a itMmbef of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He was also preceded in death by his wife. Ruth Irene Booie Watt on May 28.1986. Survivors; a daughter, Ruth Arm Hiatt ofthe hotoe: 3 grand children, Shaun Baity, Cody Hutchins and Cheyenne Kulchins: 4 sisters, Pauline Norman of Winsion-Saletn, Betty McKinney ofClemmons. PhyllisAtchison ofGreensboro and Beverly Reed of Wilmingtoo; 4 brothers. Luther Hiatt and Nonnan Hiatt both of Thomasville, Marvin Hiatt of Kemersville and Donald Ray Hiatt ofMyrtle Beach, S.C.: and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at Eaton Funetal Chapel with Elder Danny Marlowe officiating. Burial was to follow in Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cein- etery. The family was to receive friends from 7-9 p.itl. on Wednesday, Sept 16, at Eaton Funeral Hoitie. Memorials; NC Liotis Foun- dadon, PO Box 39, SherriJts Ford, 28673. Online condolences; ww)v.earonfiineraiservice.com. ^\|anies Pinkney Hicks Mr. James "Jim" Pinkney Hicks, 66, ofBermuda Run died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. at Forsyth Medical Center. - He was bom Dec. 27, 1942 in Catawba County to Bufotd and Orene Drum Hicks, He was a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College and a member of Ber muda Run Country Club and Grand Dunes in Myrtle Beach. Survivors; a daughter, Kathym Condrey and husband Joe ofMt CaniKl, Tenn.; a son, Jimmy Hicks and Mellnda Boyd of Chapel Hill: a companioit Venita Blackwelder, her chil dren. Beth Budd and husband Mark and Will Dwiggins and wife Jen: 6 grandchildren, Paige and Kayla Condrey, Adam and Evan Budd and William and Nicholas Dwiggins. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. II at Abemathy Memorial United Methodist Church in Newton. Burial followed at Rose Cem etery in Mocksville. The fam ily received friends Thursday evening at Hayworth-Miller Kindeiton Chapel. Online condolences: wvnti.luiywonh-miller.com. /oyce Ann Smith Joyce Ann Smith, SI, of Mocl^ville, died Sept. 9,2009. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at Bixby Church of the Living God. "X^Eugenc Huntley Keaton Eugene Huntley Keaton, 88, formerly of NC 801 North, Mocksville, died on Wednes day, Sept. 9, 2009, at Davie Place. Bom in Davie County on Jan. 6,1921, be was the son of the late John Lewis and Mary Bamey Keaton. He was retired from Hanes and operated a saw mill where he cut and sold wood. He was also a member of Clemmons Baptist Church where drove the bus. Mr. Keaton was preceded in death by bis wife of 53 years, Mary Edith BiokJey Keaton; a son, Wesley Keaton: a daugh ter, WUma Waller; 2 brothers, Monroe and Chal Keaton: 3 sis ters, Gladys Myers, Lizzie Jones, and .Mary Ruth Smith; and a grandson, Brandon Miller. Survivors; a son, William Keaton, ofCarroll County, Va,; 4 daugbters, Robin {Darrell) Lealherman of Woodleaf, Rhonda Poarch of Winston-Sa- lem, Phyllis (Charlie) Keaton of Fannington and Bienda Waller of Mocksville; a brother, J.W. Keaton of Sheffield; 13 grand children; 12 great-grandchil dren; I^gteai-great-grondchild; and several nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Keaton was held on , Saturday.Sept. I2,ai II a.m. at ' Farmington Baptist (Thurch with Pastor Danny Dillard offi ciating. Burial followed in (he Farmington Community Cem etery. The family received friends on Friday, Sept. 11 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials; to the church or i charity of (he donor's choice. I Online condolences: www.tiaviefuneralservice.com. ^Winston-Salem Journal \ cAssTmNs ; JADKINVILLE - Frances Har- • ding Casstevens, -73, the lead- ing au- " - "thority.Von r d lc;La v Cquntyfais- V. genedogjr;^ ' andauthot books on • the Qvil War, died peacefully Wednesday,. September 16. : • n 2009, at Forsyth Medici Cen- ' tet in Wlnstoh-Saiem." Her . pacing l?avw.ia Jaige void - and a ciMmgeJ to condnue . " the work she beg^"She was bom LatiravFrahce Har ding on September 9,1936, in WInston-Smem, to FranWin Daniel Boone and Laura Mfllf.. ner Bowman Harding of Yadkinville. She was their on ly child. Frances was raised in Yadkinvilie, where she absor bed a love of history and grad uated from high school She studied at Suny Community Coilege and Forsyth Technical Institute and earned her B. A. and an M. A. in History magna cum laude from n UNC- Greensboro. In 1954, she married Gerald Royce "Jeny" Casstevens of Boonville, an accomplished banjo player and Blueg^ -musician. To their marri^e were bom six ' talented children: Danny, Caren, Mike, Tony, Kay, and Tim. In 2001, she retired as a research assistant frdmi Bow man Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University in Winston-Saiem. Her published works includ^, rrhe Descendants of Solomon' Lineberry"; "Thomas . Casstevens: A Gene^gical History, with Mliam C. Casstevens"; "The Heritage of- Yadkin County, North Caroli- • na, Vol. I": 'YadJdn Courity, . North Carolina; The First One- •.Hundred , Years"; . "Death In . North Carolum's J>iedmont: Tales' of Murder, Suicide, and Cause Unknown": "Ghosts and their Haunts;. The? Leg ends and ,^re, of. the-.Yadkin " Rivw-ValleyV"-Gho5ts.-of;thfe 7 North Carolina Piedmont: Haunted Houses'and Unex-olained Events'; "The' CitC. War and Yadkin > County, •North Carolina';■"CiinpfnW.tBrigade in the Confeifctacy, •' .1862-1865": "Edward A.'\yild. •and the African Brigade in the i,; Civil War"; "George:Washing-' Hton Alexander" arid Casde'Thunder; A Prison" and.'^its, ■Commandant": .'Out of.theMouth of Hell: .Qvil Wac.Piis- ]ons and Escapes"; "Tales frbiri-the North and South: TwajW" ,four Remarkable . People and' Events of-the Qvil War": "The'.28th Regiment,. North CaroU-•na Troops';, two plays, "Re-;treat to Victory'"and "Daniel !• Boone on- the Yadkin"; and. poems, articles," and book. re- vieiivs. She also served as'edi- .tor of .The -Journal, of TheYadkin .County Historical Society arid was a contributor to "Historical Architecture ofYadkin County, Nordi Carolina" and "The People of Colorof Yadkin County, North Car olina". Frances was.a leaderin the following organizations;Yadkin County Historical.So- . cietyt'-'Presetvatfdii"-'YadkinCounty Yadkin County Ses-- quicentenniai.- - Commiuion;Yadkin. County 'Tlanning,. Board; Yadkin Comity Bicen-teiinial Commission .'on theUnited States Constitution: ' Yadkinviile 4-H Qub; and the-28tb N. C Regiment Re- Activated.. She was an activemember of Daughters of cfae-America RevolutionrDau^-lers of the Confederacy, Order of the Confederate Rose, 28th N.C. Regiment. Re-Actirated.Yadkinville United MethodistChurch and the Jonesviile Bi- . centennial Committee. Her hobbies included corresponding with many fairiilymstorians throughour theUnited States, reading, music,and photography. Franceswas preceded in death by beeparents: her husband: and ason, Timothy Thomas Casstevens. Survivors include her children. Gerald Daniel Casstevens (Eva), Mocksvilie, Caren Joanne Casstevens, Michael Lee Casstevens (Julie),and Tony Layne Casstevens,Yadkinvilie; and Sandra KayCasstevens Campbell (Doug);and a spedal friend, SeiindaCassandra Moidey (Richie)and her family, Boonville:'grandchildren, Simon Casstevens, Jacob Casstevens:step-grandchild, Steven Bald win; Amber Casstevens, Wesley Casstevens, Kayia Camp-b^ and Corey Campbell, andmany relatives, colleagues,and friends. \^tation wm be. Sunday, September 20,2.pjii- 4 p.m. at Gentry Family Fu neral Service, 5108 US 601Hi^way, Yadkinvilie, . NC27055, followed by the Funeral at 4 p.m. in the chapel, withI burial in the YatUanville Cemetery. The Rev. Patty Choplin will lead the Funeral,-withspeakers, Andrew L Mackieand Gregory Cheek, and adhonor guard provided by the28th N. C. Regiment, Re- ' Activated. Memorials shouldbe made for the Harding Of fice Restoration to The Davis Museum, c/o Joe ..Wooten,8128 NC Highway,-.67,:.EastBend,.NC.27(n8. The.family,^-wUhes^^p-.than^fke'^MCW^^^ Winston-Salmprtheifexcel- ! lenr core and Yadkinplle United Methodla.'Chunii'-lbr'lUsisupport Oiiline coridqlences .maybemadetP'Wwvi; rgentryfimerals^i».coiifa..U:. Matde Sue Blackwelder ' Mrs. Maitie Sue Smith Blackwelder. 87. of Wagner Road, MocksviUe, died Mon- (fay, SepL 21.2009, at herhome. She was bom Dec. 19,1921, in Davie County to the late Marvin and Bertha Bowden Smith.'Sbe was (he wife of a dairy fanner and continued the Tamily business after her tusband's death. Mrs. 3lackwelder was a faithful member of Ijames Crossroads iaptist Church as long as her lealth pennitied and bad taught Sunday school for many years. She was also preceded in death by her husbwd. Thomas Alexander Blackwelder Ir. on une 23, 1962; 2 sisiere: and 2 irolhers. Survivors; 3 sons. Dr. JwightfUbby) Blackwelder of Statesville, Doug (Mary) Blackwelder, and Dale (Donna) Blackwelder, all ofMocksville; 3 grandchildren. Dr. Travis (Lisa) Blackwelder, Dr. Nicole Blackwelder (Jamie) Harris, and fCimiy S. Blackwelder; 3 sisters, Edith Anderson. Mary Merrell and Louise Blackwelder, all ofMocksville: and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Ijames Crossroads Baptist Church cemetery, with the Revs. Alex Heafher and Ben Mull officiating. The family was to receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, SepL 23, at Eaton Funeral Home, Memorials; Ijames BaptisL 1038 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville. Online condolences; wmv.ealon/uneralservice.com. N^arbara Lee Kollins . .> Mrs. Barbara Lee Sedl^kj Koilins.7I, ofNorth Wentworth) Drive, Mocksville, died Mon day, SepL 21, 2009, at bavie_ County Hospital. . v! V-'J She was boirn March 18.' 1933, in Cook Coimty, ni. to the late George C. and Louise; Havlicek Sedlak. Mrs. Kollins j was a retired schoolteacher and - had continued to tutor children,. ShewasamemberofSt:Francis ; Catholic Church and was ac-.: lively involved at the Davie ; Family VMCA. Survivors: her husband. John Kollins Jr.. of the home; three children, John (Mary Ann Cryan) Kollins 111 of San Fran cisco. Calif.. Tracy (Wendell) Wilde of Simpsonville. S.C. and Scott (Katharine) Kollins of Durham: a sister. Phyllis Game! of Warren. Mich.; and 6 grand children. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, SepL 25, at St. Francis of Assist Catholic Church in Mocksville with the Rev. Father. Andrew Draper officiating. Burial will follow In Rose Cem etery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thurs day, SepL 24, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Davie County. Family YMCA, 215 Cemeteiy ; Sl, Mocksville. ; Online condolencestj www.eotonfimeralservice.com^ ()^Tjan Hass Mays Vivian HuAium Hass Mays,- 92. ofHickory, died on Monday, Sept. 21.2009 at her residence. Bom March 21, 1917 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Annid Elizabeth Propst and Henry HuH'man. Mrs. Mays was a lifelong member of Millers Lutheran Church and had worked for 27 years at Maxwell Royal Funuture. She enjoyed needlework, especially quilting. She was also preceded in death by her first husband. Charlie Ralph Kass, and second husband, Charles Roraey Mays. Survivors: her son. Charles Brant Hass and wife Faye of Mocksville; 2 daughters. Joyce H. Bolick uiid husband Charles ofConover, Brenda H. Hughes and husband Ray of Wilmington: grandson. Christopher Hughes of New York, N.Y.: step-grandson. Marly Draughn and wife Patricia of Mocksville; siep- great-granddaughters. Brittany and Couttney Draughii. both of Mocksville; brother, Everette A. Huffman of Bethlehem; sisipr, Phyllis H. Huffman and husband J.C. of King; and a number of nieces and nephews. He funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 24 at Millers Lutheran Church with Pastor Luther Knauff officiating. Burial followed at the church cemeteiy. The family Rceived friends one hourptior to the service. ^'t Memorials; Millers Lutheran Church (Heating'8k Air Conditioning Fund), 2280 12ih Ave., NE. Hickory, 28601; or Palliative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Rd.. Newton, 28658. , Online '.■condolences: I www.bats-smilltfiiiumlhoi'u.eom. ' .Hazel Wi Morgan - f: 'Hazel Wioebarger Morgaa.' 82. ofRoaring Branch, Pa. unexpectedly aiTroy.Conirau-' nity Hospital Sunday evening,' Sept 20,2009.. , : !-HazeI Gertrude Ray was" bom on July' 8, I927i,in; Fleetwood, Pa. daughter of th^ lateArlie and Lena (TribiB) Ray, She cherished times spent with her family. She was an active member ofCanton's Faith Bap. tist Church formany yean. Mra, Morgan possessed a strong . work ethic and remained active all her life, Mrs. Morgan was a seam* stress, cook and baker who en joyed making large home* cooked meais, gardening, can ning and just being outdoors with nature. Surviving: 10 children. Shirley (Frank) Castle, Pauline (Jim) Horton. Lena Swain, Dorthie (Wade) Graham, ail of Canton, Shelby (Larry.) Wilcox of MontgonBry, Pi. Edith (Jim) Sweeley of Millerton, Pa., Jimmy Winebarger of Towanda, Pa., Jerry Winebarger of Roar ing Branch. Pa., Frank Winebarger of Virginia and David Winebarger ofColumbia Cross Roads; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchil dren, nieces, nephews, cousins,' neighbors and Oieods. She was predeceased by her husbands. Arlie Hi.Wmebaiger onOct 26,1969 and Charles C. Morgan on May 19, 1997, 2 i brothers and2 sistere." n J ■The fiineri service was at 11' a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at thaihmeral home with her pastor!fbm the radio, the Rev. Joshua J Payne ofTcoy's Victory Chiireh- oHiciating. Burial foUowed In Beech Flats Cemetery. v. Kevin Todd Shue Kevin Todd Shue, 35, of Salisbury, died Thursday, Sept. 17.2009 at his residence. Born Nov. 10, 1973 in Rowan County, he was the son of Julia (Judy) Rex Shue and Homer Shue of Salisbury. Mr. Shue was a graduate of West Rowan High School, class of 1992. A self-employed building contractor, he was a dry wall specialist. Survivors: his son, Jake Michael Shue of the home; daughter. Alexis Nicole Shue of the home; step-tbughter, Kelsey Cheeks of Mocksville; brother. Kendall Shue of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters. Shelia Shue Sammons (David) ofWoodleaf; paternal grandmother. Agnes Shue of Cleveland; step- maiemal grandfather. Gerald Jennings of China Grove; and nephew. Seth Phillips, who is in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Sicily. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 20 at Lyerly Funeral Home. A .graveside service foUowed at 3 ip.m. at Cleveland Town | Cemetery, with the Rev. Carroll Robinson officiating. Memorials: Trust Fund for Children ofTodd Shue, Fideli^ Bank, 2085 Staiesville Blvd., Salisbury, 28147. Online condolences:. | tvww.fyeHxfttneralAome.am Spawn Michelle Blue ^ Dawn Michelle Brown Blue, 42, of Salesville, Texas, died Friday, Sept, 25,2009 in a Min eral Wells hospital. Her funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel with burial in McAdams Cemetery. Bary Oower offici ated. Mn. Blue was bom Nov. 23, 1966 in Winston-Salem, and had lived in Saiseville since 2003. She maried Jim Blue on Sept. 1, 2008 at Possum King dom Lake. She loved children and Softball and could persevere through tragedy. Survivors, in addition to her husband: sons, Levi and Garrect Galliher: daughter. Brandy Galliher; stepsons. Garrison (Frances) Blue, Lane and Collin Blue; step-grandson, Kage Blue, all of Salesville; brother, Doug (Rebekah) Brown of Mocksville: sister, Susan (David) Carter of Jacksonville; grandmother, Charlie Mae Edwards of Harmony; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Edwards Brown, in 1990, and her daugh ter, Elizabeth Galliher, in 1995. '^atie Har^y Brewster Mrs. Katie Hardy Brewster, 58, ofYadkinville, died Friday, Sept. 25,.2009 at her home. She )vas bom in Tazewell County, Va. on Dec. 28, 1950, to the late Floyd and Grade Brewster Hardy. She attended Turners Creek Baptist Church in Yadkinville and loved going to church and singing. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Wayne Brewster; ason, Michael Wayne Phillips; and a brother, Floyd Allen Hardy Sr. Survivors: a son,'Marvin Lee Phillips ofYadkinville; 3 sisters, Arelia Rita Riley of Elkin, Dollie Wingo (James) of Yadkinville and Rosie Toney (Kenneth) of Mocksville; and her dog. Shorty. A funeral service was con ducted on Monday, Sept. 28. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Swisher officiating. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. The family received friends Sunday, SepL 27, at the futieral home. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneTalservice.com. Douglas Clement Mrs.. Nell Ray Douglas Clement, 88, of North Wilkesboro, formerly of Win ston-Salem. died Wednesday, Sept. 23. 2009. at Vjllages of Wilkes Skilled Care in North Wilkesboro. She was bom Jan. 30. 1921, in Yadkin County tp the late Claude Esies and Irma Hauser Douglas. Mrs. Clement was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She was re tired from Western Electric, was a member of the Telephone Pio neers of America and the West- era Electric Employees Union. Mrs. Clement enjoyed music, housekeeping, flowers and playing the piano. She was gra cious. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kerr MillerClement Jr. in 1999; and a brother, S.H. Douglas. Survivors: many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted at II 'a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. at Clement Grove Cemetery with the Rev". Toe Collins officiating.'The femily received friends at Eaton Fu neral Home 30 minutes before the service. n Memorials: Alzheimers As sociation. Online condolences: www.ealonjuneralservice.com. Robert K. Jones Mr. Robert K. Jones, 83, of Cemetery Street, Mocksville, died Sunday, Sept! 6, 2009, at bis home. Mr. Jones was bom Jan. 11, 1926, in Luzerae County. Pa. to the late Marion Pauline Thomas and William Llewelyn Jones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War U and the Korean Conflict Mr. Jones was retired from the Norfolk NavalAir Sta- tionl Survivors: his'companion, Peggy Branham of Mocksville; a daughter. Marion Pauline Jones Davis ofGates; friend and caretaker. Alma Livengood of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Thomas M. Jones of Mt. Olive and Ri chard Jones of Smithfield; 2 granddaughters. Sherry Chasse of Scottville, Mich, and Maty Lisa Paul of Noonan, Ga. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter. 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eaionfiineralservice.com. S OO Q o C a ..= 5L - cr 'Xwilford Joseph Jones Mr. Wilford Joseph Jdoes', • 90. of East Maple Avenue, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Sept. 23.2009, at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his family. He was bdih Dec. 9. 1918. in Donipfaan. Mo. to the late Benjamin and Lula Williams Jones. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the U.S. Array having served during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. Forinost ofhis adult life, he managed large n buildings in New York City, owned small grocery stores and was a teacher of men's trades.' He was an all around handyman and loved to garden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Marie Bridges Jones, in 2007; 2 sis ters. Bea and Lucille; 4 broth ers. Albert. Elmer, Ray and Leroy Jones; and 2 great-grand daughters,. Karla Nicole Osborae and Crystal Butero. SurvivoR: 2daughteR, Lela (John) Butero and Joaiaie (Karl) Osborae. all of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren, Johimy (Paula) Butero. Michael (Donna) Butero. Amanda Osborae, Joey Osborae and Charlie Osborae; 2 great-granddaugbtCR. Chris tina Butero and Ashley Butero; a sister, Lela Boylcs; and 2 brotheR, Loyd and Carl Jones. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m., Sunday. Sept. 27. at Calvary Baptist Churcb. with Pastor Jim Gtyder offici-_ ating. The body was placed in the church 30 tninutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends Saturday, Sept. 26. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Calvary Baptist. 1663 US 601 S. Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eaionJuneralservice.com. West Walker Mrs. Jennie Vee West Walker, 84. of Winston-Salem. died Sunday. SepL 27,2009. She was bom March .18, 1925 in DaVie County to the late John Asbiiry. and Mattfe Lola McBride West Mr! Walkerwas a charter member ofFaith Bap tist Church. Winston-Salem. . She was precededin death by 2 brothers, Clint West and Charlie West, 2 sistcR, Velma Alden McBride and Laura Lee Fry, and a great-grandson. Ben jamin Price Walker. Survivors: her husband, Wilbum Walker; 3 sons, Jerry Walker and wife Karen of Cleramons, Aaron Walker and wife Debbie of Advance and Joel Walker and wife Loti of Advance; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother. Bill West and wife Jean of Ad vance; and 5 sisters, Zelma Reavis of Harmony, Emma Hartman of Winston-Salem. Josephine Reavis of Mocks ville, Edith Fry of Winston-Sa lem. and Catherine Fry of Ad vance. A graveside service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Yadkin Valley Bap tist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Michael WateR officiating. The family received friends Tuesday" at Haywortb-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103. Online . . condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. m W) '^yland Zachary Willard Ryland Zachary Willard, 2. of Boozie Lane, Mocksville died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at BrcnneR Childrens Hospital. He was born on Sept, 9, 2007. son of Blaine and Danielle Willard. "He was an amazing little boy who over came so many obstacles. His smiles could melt anyone's heart and no one could deny there was something truly spe cial about him," said his mother. "He was loved by so many people who will miss him so much." SurvivoR, in addition to his parents: a sister. Mckenzie of Mocksville; 4 grandparents, Dallas and Linda Willard of Mocksville and Lois and Ronald DeMarn of Greensboro; his great-grandfather. Delano Newman of Greensboro; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. on Fri day, Oct. 2 at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville. His fu neral will be at 11 a.m. Satur day. OcL 3 at Hope Baptist Tab ernacle. Mocksville with the Rev. Chris Cantrell officiating. Burial wiU follow in the church cemetery. Memorials: trust fund in memory of Ryland at SunTmst Bank for his sister, Mckenzie Willard. ' Online .condolences: lO ' / ' O j D6 • DA V I E CO U N T V EN T E R P R I S E RE C O R D . Th u r s d a y . Oc l . I. 20 0 9 XG r a d y Tu t t e r o w Di e s On Mo n d a y Th e Re v . Gr a d y Lv l c r Tu i i e r o w , 83 . di e d oh Mo n d a y . Se p l . 28 , 20 0 9 . ; ' . n He wa s bo m Oc t . 26 , 19 2 5 in Da v i e Co u n t y to th e la t e Ja c o b an d Ma r y Tu l l c t o w . ; , He wa s al s o ' p r e c e d e d in i A 11 i de a t h by hi s st e p - f a t h e r . Wi l l i a m Lu t h e r Sm i t h ; se v e r a l br o t h e r s an d si s t e r s . Su r v i v i n g : hi s wi f e , El l a Sh o r e Tu t t e r o w ; ch i l d r e n , Gr a d y L- (L i n d a Br y a n t ) Tu t t e r o w , An n e t t e Tu t t e r o w Dr u m m ; gr a n d s o n . Ia n Di a n e Le o n a r d ; si s t e r s . Ma r y Ca t h e r i n e Pa r k e r ; .s e v e r a l ni e c e . s an d ne p h e w s . Hi s fu n e r a l se r v i c e wi l l be he l d at 3 p. m . Fr i d a y . Oc l . 2 at Ge n t r y Fa m i l y Ch a p e l in Ya d k i n v i l l e by th e Re v s . Ch a r l e s Bu r n e r an d Le e Co o k . Bu r i a l wi l l fo l l o w at Be a r Cr e e k Ba p t i s t Ct i u r c h Ce m e t e r y wi t h mi l i t a r y ri g h t s by Ya d k i n VF W , Po s t 10 3 4 6 . Th e fa m i l y wi l l re - ' ce i v e fr i e n d s fr o m 2- 3 p. m . Fr i da y . pr i o r to th e se r v i c e at Ge n tr y Fa m i l y Ft t n e r a l Se r v i c e in Ya d k i n v i l l e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : wv i - w . g e M r y f u n e r a l s e r v i c e . c o m , n Davie County Public Libraty Mocksville, NO Xplassel Clack Anderson Mr. Classel Martin Clack Anderson. 78. of West Maple Avenue, Mocksville. died Sun day. Oct. 4, 2009. at Forsydi Medical Center in Witiston-Sa- leia He was bom June 18. 1931. in Davie County to the late Jack son Albert and Martha Reavis Anderson. Mr. Anderson was '■ retired ftotn Fiber Industries and . wasoftheBaptist faith. He en joyed gardening and keeping in touch with Mends. Fanning was his passion, as well as tinkeiing with automobiles. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Nina Ander son and Elorothy Joyner; and 3 brothers, Lawrence. Albert and Ode!) Anderson. Survivors; his wife. Mary Moore Anderson of the home; 2 sons. Dwight (Linda^ Ander son of Union Grove and Daniel (Susan) Anderson of Mocks ville: a sister. Tobitha (Dietz) Danner ofMocksville; 4 grand children. Ben Anderson. Jimmy Anderson. Chris Anderson and Ellen Carter 4 great-grandchil dren. Zoey Anderson. Kaitlyn Andenon. Bryce Anderson and Macy Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 11 a.m.. Thursday. Oct. 8, at Eaton Funeral Chapel . with Pastor Steve Hedgecock and Associate Pastor Greg - McQuenofficiating.Burialwas to follow in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was to receive Mends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 7. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: American Can cer Society. 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407. Online . condolences: www,earor^nero Jie7vicr.com. ' l^artha Bowles Guiledge Mrs. Martha Bowles! CuUedge, 81. died Sunday. Oct.I 2009 at her residence in I Monroe. p She was bom in ; Mecklenburg County. Nov. 10. ! J927. the daughter of the late; Lonnle Saoford Bowles and I Jessie Belk Bowles. She was • 'married to the late Jerry C. ; Guiledge for 56 years, and was • kiso preceded in death by ■ sisters: Josephine Morrision. : ! Polly Rape and Nell Baity, aid .1 a brother. Marshall Bowles. ! • Survivors: sons. Jerry ! Dwight Guiledge of Monroe,■ bavid Michael Guiledge of Ipainesville, Fla.: daughters. 2 Wanda Carter and husband ; Gregg of Sherrills Ford. Sandra ! Shumpen of Monroe. Sheryl 2 Harmon and husband Mark of ; Matthews; 8 grandchildren. ! Jeremy Guiledge of ; Jacksonville Fla.. Angela Tice ! and husband Kevin of Indian2 Trail, Laney Shumpert of2 Charlotte, Chad Shumpert of 2 Monroe. Dana Cox ofSherrills• jrord.Ashley S. Guiledge Keaite S and husband Jamie ofCharlotte. I Daniel Harmon of Matthews. ; Tessa Hannon of Charlotte; a 1 ^rcat-giandson. Sean Guiledge • of JacksonviUe Fla.; hutidteds J .of her children who knew her2 as"MsManha"atdaycare. She . ; retired from the Joys of Daycare ' 2 at the ageof79. ■|v Funei^ services to celebrateI 'fieclifeofMarthawereat2p.m. 1 .Wednesday.' Oct. 7 in thej ^cEwen Colonial Chapel with . J Sevs. William Englebreth and2 Mike McClellan officiating.; Burial followed In Lakeland l 2 Memorial Park. • Memorials; Hospice/ ; PalliativeCare, l420ESeventh 1 St,. Charlotte. .28204; .or ■ National Spasmodic Assoc.. 2 300 ParkBoulevaicL Suite 301.I Itasca. D. 60143. , -w. Vj jbhn Locksley Hobson Mr. John Locksley Hobson. 76. of Chinquapin Road. Mocksville, diedThursday; OcL 1.2009 at his home. , He was bom June'5.1933 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Herman and Nancy Geneva Mickles Hobson. Mr. Hobson was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after more than 35 years. He was a faithful mem ber of Liberty Baptist Church where he was serving as a dea con and was on the cemetery committee. He was a former choir director and Sunday School leacher/supeiintendent. Mr. Hobson was a veteran ofthe US Army. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thunnond Hobson. Bobby Hobson, and Herman Elvin Hobson. Surviving; his wife of 52 years. Mary Faye McEweo HobsoD of the home; 4 daugh ters. Johnna (William) Marshall, Dee (David) Hege. Mitzi (Dale) Cooper, all of Gemmons; Holly (Wayne) Dzeskewicz. Mocks ville; graodchildren, Alicia (David) Ross. Dallas. Texas; Bailey. Nathan, and Chloe 6zeskewicz, Mocksville; 3 sis ters. Dorothy (E.W.) Hoots. Winston-Salem; Judy (Bill)Campbell. Yadkinville; Peggy ' (Jimmy) Williams. Boonville; a brother. Robert (Phyllis) Hobson. High Point; and several nieces, itephews, cousins and friends. i His funeral service was held jat 4 pan. Sunday. Oct 4 at Lib- ' erty Baptist Church by the Rev. William Huichens. Burial fol- ; lowed in the church cemetety. i TbefamilyreceivedMendsSat- 'urdayatGeniiyFamiJyFuneral ' Service in Yadkinville. Memorials; Liberty Baptist Cemetery Fund, 489 Duard Reavis Road. Mocksville. Online condolences; 0^ a <—S> J- 0 1 <D S O o o o c ^ 3. ^ "OCO c: - CT ?5' r;. cr S o !oy \%stalJone$ Mr. Coy Vestal Jones, 78, of ThoinasWlle,' died Thursday, Oct. 1,20W in the Autumn Care Center in MocksviUe. ' ' He was bOm Jan. 30, 1931 in Davidson County; a son of the late Blirch and Minnie Embler Jones. Surviving: a sister, Magalene McDowell of Thcson, Ariz.; 2 brothers, Rayvon Jonw of TUc- son and Paul Jones of Mocks- i ville; many nieces and liephews; ! an aunt, Pauline Smith; and a 1 special friend Ethel Jones. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct 5 at 11 ajn. in J.C. Green & Sotis Chapel with the Rev. James Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church Cemetery. The family revived friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences: www.jcgreenandsons.com. ^raniloii Mlchad Koontz Brandon Michael Koontz, 10, of Swicegood Street, Cool- eemee,_^ed ;^Saturday, Oct 3, 2009, air Brenbers Childrens HospMmWm , He'was^m';on'April 30. I 1999,in Fo^th^PMnty,theson 'of Michael and Wendy Seamon Koontz. He was a fifth grade student at Cooleemee Qemen- taiy School and was a member of Center United Methodist Church in Mocksvflle. Brandonloved animals, playing sports, outdoors, fishing and especially playing video games. He en joyed art and listetiing to music on his iPod. Brandon will be re membered for his wonderful smile and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors: his parents of the home; maternal grandparents, Doug and Carolyn Seamon of Cooleemee; paternal grandpar ents. William and Judy Koontz of Lexington; maternal great- grandparents. James and Jean Lankfbrd of Cooleetnee; aunts and uncles, Ashley Seamon, Wayne (Joyce) Seamon, Jeanette Tester, Keith (Robyn) Koontz and Chuck (Lisa) Koontz; many cousins; and his beagle, Jake. , .- v. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pjn. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Cbnter Uni^ Meth odist Church with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiating. Butid.f6U6w^ m thoc^ eetneteiy. Tte fiuoily received fnendsar the'SiTChob Tbes^ day. Oct e. j Memorials: Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chesmut St. Philadelphia; PA 19104; orArts for Life. PO Box 788 WeayM^e,NC287^_; Online* ;"' condolences: www.eatonJuneralserviciLcom. Romas Nitiholson . John Romas "Johnny" Nicholson, 69, of the Davie County Line community of Statesville.diedOcL l,20W,at , the (Jbtdbn'Hospiw .House in Statesville, after a period of declining health since a stroke in 2005 and a final illness lasting several months. Bom on March 12.1940, in Iredell Cbunty, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Nina Cass Nicholson, the middle child of their seven children. He atrended Cool Spring High School where he played baseball. He served in the U.S. Army's 2od Division Artillery, including a tour of duty in Baumholder, Geimany during the early Cold War period. He was the owner and operator of Quality Utility Buildings in Statesville since 1981 and had owned and operated a commercial fishing, boat in Swan Quarter and Brunswick. Ga. He .was once a golfer and sportsman, especially hunting and fishing. He had a . great appreciation of nature and a love of the ocean and boating since a child. He was known for bis ability to make friends wherever he went, his love of fun, his belief in the Democrat ' Party and his dedication to animals, including his most recent pet companion, a red-tick hound, Opie. Before his health began to decline, he looked forward to retirement at his second home in Hyde County. On Nov. 22, 1981, he was married Meredith Mooney Nicholson, who survives. Also surviving: a daughter, Robin N. Barfield of Anderson S.C.; 2 sons, Kent W, Nicholson and wife Sherry and John R. Nicholson D, all of Statesville; granddaughters Brantley G. Barfield of Columbia, S.C. and Jessie C. Nicholson of Greensboro; grandson Jesse S. Riddle of Piney Flats .Tenn.; his son-in-law, Dennis Barfield of Savannah, Ga.; 2 brothers, Woodrow Aldean Nicholson and wife Louise, and Eddie D. Nicholson and wife Gayle; 4 sisters. Rose N. Stroud and husband Harvey, Sadie N. Daniels, Brenda N. Clanton and Debbie N. Richardson all of Statesville; an uncle, Russell (Doc) Cass and an aunt, Minnie Lou Dotson, both of Union Grove; mother-in-law, Evelyn Mooney of Fairfield; sisters-in- law, Lora ByrtLof Faitiield and Holly Zuger of Gloucester, Va.; brother-in-law, Clark Mtxmey of Cramerton; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. An infant daughter also preceded him in death. The family received ftiends Friday, Oct. 2 at ^unch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville and . Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2-4 pan. ^ at Bryan Funeral Services in ; Swan Quarter. Apiivate funeral ! service will be held at a later i date. ; Memorials: Cordon Hospice n House, Ho^ice/PaUiative Care of Iredell,2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625; or' local Salvation Army, Relay for Life. VFW or'animal shelter. • ' Or) \ o -.0 s ri 0 e 3 1 pd o ©• 3. .a* CP ^ QQ Oo c .)<^arol Lennje Sheets Mr. Carol Lennie Sheets, 75, of Woodward Road, Mocks- viUe, died Friday, Oct. 2,2009, at Davie County Hospital after an extended illness. He was bora in Ashe County on Aug. 21, 1934, to the late Allen A. and Ila Mae South Sheets. His family moved to Lenoir and he was educated in the Caldwell County school sys tem. He retired from Hendiix and Cotriber Cdttstruction Co. in 1993 and spent more than so years doing master carpentry work. Mr. Sheets was a mem ber of Joyceton Baptist Church and was a hunterand Gshetman. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors: his wife of ,11 years, Yvonne Hutchins Sheets ctf the home; a daughter, Sheree S. Street and husband Avety E. Street of Mocksvtlle: 2 sons, Clyde Allen Sheets and wife Pamela of Mocksville and Ma jor Mark D. Sheets of the U.S. Army stationed at the Pentagon; 2 granddaughters; 2 step grand sons; a brother, Bettnie Sheets and a sister, Ely St. John and husband Jack, all of West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Cilbreath and Eltler Floyd South officiating. Burial followed in Batons Baptist Church Cemetery. The fatnily received ffiends on Sunday, Oct. 3. at the funeral home.. ' Memorials; Batons Baptist Cemetery Fund, 188 Pudding Ridge Road, Mocksville, Online condolences: www.ealonfUneralstrvice.com. ^ohn R- Stepbenson Jr. • JohnRichardStephensonJf.. 56, of Michaels Road. Mocks ville, ffied on Thursday, OcL 1. 2009, at Forsyth Medical Cen ter. • Born in Buffalo. N.Y. on Dec. 7. 1952. he was the son of Alice Frances Tomzak Stepbenson of Syracuse. N.Y,. and the late John Richard Stepbenson Sr. He was em ployed by Asco PowerTechnol ogy of Lexington,. Also surviving; his wife, Mary Noble Stepbenson; a daughter. Susan (Aaron) Stepbenson of Mocksville; 2 stepdaughters, Mary Elizabeth Cook of Kansa.s City, Kan. and Valene Cook (James) Gailimore of Salisbury; 3 stepsons. Charles (Yell) Cook of Piano, Texas. Stephen (Petra) Carter of Hamptonville, and Dana Caner of Irvine, Calif.; a sister, Jaqueline (John) Bay of Auburn. N.Y.; and a grandson. Richard Plowman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Stepbenson. Online condolences; www.daviejunerahervice.com. ^Ua Mae Vogler . Mrs.SteilaMaeFrye Vogler, 82, of Advance, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 after a fight with cancer. Mrs. Vogler was born in Ad vance on July 23, 1927 to the late Charlie Gilbert and Fannie Smith Frye. She was a member of Advance United Methodist Church where she caught Sun day school for 40 years. Mrs. Vogler was a retired nurse and homemaker. -She was preceded in death her husband, whom she married in 1951, Naylor Vogler. a sister Lucille Frye Cope, and a brother, James Harding Frye. Survivors: 2 (Uuighlers, Su san Vogler Kimbali and husband Joel ofClemmons, and Rebecca Mae Vogler of Advance; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Kimbali and wife Melissa, and Emily Rebecca Kimbali, all of Winston-Salem; several nieces and nephews, a special friend. Donna Johnston: and her cat. Bertha, A funeral service was con ducted at noon Wednesday,.Oct. 7 at Advance United Methodist Church with the Revs. Cheryl A. Skinner. Jimmy Myers, and Che Meghan McSwain officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials: Advance Meth odist, PC Box 2021, Advance; or the Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home. 101 Hospice Lane, Winsioo-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.haywonh-miiier.coin. = -o CD C- S zO r- O" \XEvelyn G. Woodruff Mrs. Evelyn G. Woodruff. 96, of Winston-Saletn. died Thursday. Oci. I. 2009 at Brookiidge Prince Health Care Center in Winston-Salem. She was bora Dec. 24.1912 in Moore County to the late Percy Lloyd and Carrie Holt Gardner. Mrs. Woodruffworked for several years as office man ager with the American Red Cross of Winston-Salem and retired from Fotsyih Technical College. She was a faithful member of Ardmoce Baptist Church where she served the church in the SeniorAduit Choir and was active with Sunday School Class Meetings and par ticipated in the Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Woodruff was a gar dener. enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching, collecting sea shells that she enjoyed sharing with family, friends, and church family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, RobertT. Woodruff in 1962;asonDanell Gaitlner a great-grandson, Ja son Emanuel; and by 10 broth ers and sisters. her children.Ralph (Joann) Woodruff^orton. Colo.: Fran (Dickie) Messick. Robbie Ledford. all of Winsion-SaJem; grandchildrenDebbte Reed, Tom (Audrey) Reav,s. David (April) ReaviJ m Susan(David) King. David (Janine) Gardner, Keith Gardner; gieat- ^dchildren. Jason Messick. Reed. Saraantha J^""'^"Gayle.Ale;tandriaI-edfofd. Tatum Ledford; great- Sreai-grandchildrea. LacyMessick. Madtsyn Messick; and several nieces and nephews, in cluding Doris Holder and HelenSnuih of Greensboro, e V'' visiiatiori wasSun^y.OcU.atArdmoreBap- , hst Church. Her funeral serviw followed ai2p.m. Sunday in the ~^ofthe church with theRev.ChnsuWarise and Chap,ajn Craig Walker officiatinr Inurnment wii] be in the coliMbarium ofArdmore Bap tist Church. Memorials: Senior Adult ^mstiies of Ardmore Baptist Winston-Salem. n^/103; Hospice/Palliartve :. CareCenter of Forsyrh. IQi • Hospice Lane, Wi^ion-Salem.27103; or Bfookridge Benevo- len« Fund. 1199 Hayes ForestDnve, Winston-Salem. 27106.Online condolences' '^■S""0:fiv,era/s^rvice.rom. ■^^"Wichael Stanley Wright Michael Stanley Wright. 32, of Carters Ridge Road, Ad vance. died on Saturday, Oct. 3. 2(X)9. at his'bome. Born in Lorain. Ohio, on Nov. 3,1976.be was the son of Stanley A. and Shirley Ann Winkler Wright of Advance. He served in the U.S. Aimy from 2001-2004 in Iraq in OperaiioD Enduring Freedom' and was awaided the Purple Heart. He was of the Baptist faith and at tended Victory Baptist Church in Cooleemee. Also surviving: his wife. Sabrina Rose Skipper Wright, whom he married on Jan. 22. 2008: a son. Erik James Wright of Bellevue. Ohio: a stepson.' Nikolus Famiano of Kernersvilie; a stepdaughter. Madisun Fatniano of Lexing ton; a brother, Jeffery A. (Brandy) Wright of Welcome; and his grandmother, Doris Wright Fritz of Rock, W.Va. He was preceded in death by grandparents. Lowery Wright, Charles Winkler and Louise Meszoras Winkler. A celebration of life service was to be conducted on Wedne^ day, OcL 7, at9 p'.m.,in.the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at Davie Fu neral Setvice. Inurnment in the eoiumbarium at Salisbury Na tional Cemetery will be. held with full militaiy bonocs.'bnV' Memorials: AWANA \c/o Victory Baptist Church, POBo* 686. Cooleemee. o E CD S O O o O C == ~o CD C - CT Z O O r- Armsworthy Mr. William "Bill" Charles Armsworthy, 77, of Advance died l^iesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at- Forsyth Memociai HospitaL He. was bora April 9, 1932 in Davie County to the late _ Willie .and Stella Foster Aimsworthy. Mr. Armsworthy was retired from Western Elec tric and served in the infantry in the Korean War. He was a charter member of the Smith Grove Fire Department and the Smith Grove Ruritan. He was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Armsworthy volunteered for Brenner Childtens Hospital for 20 years and lov^ gardening and doing carpentry work. Survivors: his wife of SS years, Peggy Phillips Armsworthy; chiidren. Daphne Frye and husband Wayne, Mary Tolar, and William Ray Armsworthy; grandchildren. Heather Leach (Mark),' Ben Frye (Lorie), Darbe Tolar and Brandon Armsworthy; great grandchildren, Emma and David Leach and Charlie and Stella Frye; sisters, Louise Wil son and Kaye Armsworthy; a brother, Jerry Armsworthy and wife Joarm; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Laura Spry, Keilee Agee and Candy Johnson. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Get 8 at Smith Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Qontz officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Online condolences: wwwJiayworth-miUer.com. Mn...„hrr 79, formerly otBoettcher, , j^jocks-navie Academy ROM. j* #1 Thiifsdfty* Oci* ^*She was Suam Boettcher; and a son,HaroldBoe^her. ®"''wTshe^BUne)ofBoettcher (^Shen^^^ Sy BoettSr. Robbie N.^S;Mdabrother,Bo^y A private graveside seme X wnuam Howarti Dixon Mr. William Howard Dixon, 88, formerly of Bonkin i av* Road, Mocksville, died Tties- day. OcL 6, 2009. at Autumn Care of Mocksville. He was bom Oct. 13, 1920, to the late William Leonard and Nora Frances Foster Dixon. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Ina Mae Collette, Alice Hedrick, Beulah and Nannie Davis; and a brother, Roy Dixon. Survivors: many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was conducted at 1 p,iiL, Friday, Oct. 9, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Chinch Cemet^ with the Rev.DanenAlexonderofficiat- Iing. ! Memorials: Wesley Chapel Methodist, cA> Betty West, 3532NC 801 N, Mocksville. i Online condolences: yimni/.eatoitfuneralservice.com. Fretldie Cave • Mr. Freddie Cave, 73, of Liberty Church Ro'ad, Mocks ville, died Friday, Oct. 9,2009, at Davie County Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late John Lonnie and Alma . Hudson Cave and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. He loved gardening and doing yard work. He enjoyed watching sports, especially rac ing, Braves baseball and Caro lina Panthers football. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Bill Cave. Survivors: his wife, Sharon . Thompson Cave of the home; a daughter, Myra Dawn Cave of Kinston; 2 sons, Mark Daren Cave (Armette) of Mt. Airy and- Mickey Derek Cave of Keraersville; 3 grandchildren, Meagan, Rachel and Chloe Cave; a sister, Shirley Gray of Hamptonville; a brother, Randall Cave (Sue) of Mocks ville; a step granddaughter, . Anna Marie Martin; his pet, Casey; several nieces and n^- ews; and special friends, Bonnie and Lassie Myers. A funeral service was con ducted at 1 p.ro. Monday, OcL 12, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Gilbreath and the Rev. Greg McEwen offici ating. Burial followed in Batons Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, Oct. 11, at the funeral home. Memorials: Batons Baptist Cemetery Fund, 188 Pudding Ridge Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: ' www.ealonfiineralservici.com. n t^ y X a s n o c n 99 "0 n 99■MOO99e ' B ■ ■. a. - O •n _|ii CD.3 "George T. Hairston The Rev, Dr. George T- Hainion. S4. of Cawden, NJ. died on Oct. 5.2009. Bom in Davie County, he was preceded in death by his wife. Emma Frances Hairston. Survivors; his son and daughter-in-law. Andre and Rachael Hairston; 3 grandchil dren and i great-grandchildren: sisters-in-law, Arizona Hairston of Lexington and Ann Hairston of Winsion-Salem; brother-in- law. Francis Carter of Lexing- ion:other relatives and friends. Services will be held 11 a.m. • Saturday. Oct., 17 at First Ref- • uge Baptist Church. Camdeii. • where a viewing will begin at 9 . a.m. Burial will be in Lakeview • Memorial Park. Cinnaminson. N.J. ^\Mirian Lashmit Hall Marian Lashmit Hal). 65. of Winston-Salem died at home on Thursday, Oct. 8.2009. She was bom July 28.1944 Co Edgar and Alice Lashmit, Many childhood days were spent working in tobacco and in the garden. She had a love and appreciation for the ftuics of the earth. She grew up in Clemmons and graduated from Southwest High School in 1962. She obtained on associate's de gree from Campbell College. She worked at RJR Tobacco Co. for 15 years as an administra tive assistant. She went back to school at FTCC to obtain a cer tificate in medical iranscriplion. She worked 13 years at WFUBMC and at Forsyth Medical Center as a transcrip- tionist. She loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar and singingwithfnends.Shewillbe ' remembered as a North Caro lina Heritage Artist. She visited alt seven North Carolina light houses and did pastels of each. She enjoyed doing an shows and traveling to galleries. She was an active, life member of Hope Moravian Church where she served in Children's Min istry and was a member of the choir. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. Lodge 466. She served on the Soulhwlnd Viilas HOA Board as secretary. She enjoyed spend ing time with her grandchildren, was a season ticket holder for Wake Forest football, sold homemade goods at the Farmer's Market, loved to dance, enjoyed trips to Chero kee and loved to play cards with her "card buddies". She instilled a love of music in her children and grandchildren and loved to sing with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents. Edgar ami Alice Lashmit. brother, Michael Lashmit. Survivors: daughters. Melanie Hams (James), Marsi Mullins. sister Etta Railedge (Kenneth), grandchildren Daniel and Matthew Hants, tind Madeline Mullins. nephew Brian Railedge (Stefanie); and many friends. A briefgraveside service was to be heid Thursday. Oct. 15. at Hope Moravian Church at 3:30 p.m. She requested to ceiebrate her life by having a "casual gathering of friends" in a me morial service to be heid follow ing the burial at 4 p.m. in the Hope Moravian Church Fellow ship Hall. Memorial: Hope Moravian , or Hospice. i Online condolences: www.salemfh.com. •Z. "O rr O", «—0 ^Xsiith Louise Markland Mrs. Ruth Louise Spry Markland, 83, of US 158 Mocksville, died Wednesday! Oci. 7, 2009, at Bennuda Vil lage He^thcare Center in Ad- , Vance. She was bora June 22,1926, in Da vie County to the late Willie Glenn and Vefa Irene Foster Spry. She was a member of Smith Grove United Method ist Churoh. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Joe Glenn Spiy. Survivors: her husband of 62 years, Raymond Julius "Ticfcy" Markland of the home; 2 daugh- ters, Lavada Markland of Mocksville and Emily Keller of Advance; a son, Don (Lisa) MarUand of MocksviUe; and 2 grandsons. Matt and Will Markland, both of Mocksville. A funeral service was con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Get 9, at Smith Grove United Meth odist Church, with the Rev. JoelBoyles officiating. Burial fol low in the church cemetety. He family received friends Friday at the church. Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc., Western Carolina Chap-ttr, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Biancomb 10, Chariotte,28213^ 3220. Online condolences: tvww.eoWn/«nera/semce.com. 0 1 • <D S O o o o c v)<( Lillian E. Tallent Lillian Elois Richardspn Tallent,'83, of Cricket Lane, Advance, died afte^ a traffic wreck on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Born in Davie County on May 9, 1926-, she was the daughter of the late James Nathaniel Richardson Sr. and Chessie Alma Carter ' ' Richvdson. She was a home- maker and was a member of the Mocksville Church of God. Survivors: her husband, Russell C. Tallent; 2 daughters, Joy (Bill) Ihltle wd Etta Karen, all of Advance; 2 sisters, Sadie Rice of Mocksville and Irene Hege of Lexington; S grandchil dren, Curtis Clements, Rhonda Renee Hildreth, James Gements, Ronnie Becraft and Billy Thttle; and 18 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Boles, a - daughter, Sharon Elois Boles and 2 brothers, James N. Richardson Jr. and Everette Richardson. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Tallent was held Satur day, Oct. 10 at II a.m. at Mocksville Church of God with Brother Larry Hollifreld offici ating. She li^ in state 30 min utes prior to the funeral hour. Burid followed in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The'family received friends on Friday, Oct. 9 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: Mocksville Church of God Building Fund, c/o Joy Turtle, 862 US 64 E, Mocksville. center ihVruuto^Sdenu^^.^ He wa® 1916 to the fcolu^bus and^rLavinia Smith WU-Elizabem a member of ,ams. He i^ethodist Farmmgton V Church and PiedmontAirlm • . ; Army ha*>"B toyed gar- dening and ,x)ut old tractors and rcamng'^Hev.as also preceded in death by ids v«e'^^,_Elva FosterCash;andabtothet,Bn6» ii®""®' .rtiuahter, LindaS'^'r«^oTAdvance;7 Groce ^Nancy)^„s,RonaldWUU °^'''^SBeach,Fla.;4iainsof Dayro ^vflifrafflS on the way, . con- 14 at Eaton Fntreral , sirial followed mChapel. BOtiaiFarmingtM ° jeceived friends on Tuesday. I cv D W o■o rfMdi MzH •S8 •a•E2CO. IS Oo,?d' O Ip c.6iVO — ' 211 o* o g- •5 '^K.Pen7 Bruce Andersou Mr. Peny Bruce Anderson. 76, of MocksviUe, died Tues day, Oct 13, 2009, ai Forsyth Medical Center in Winsion-Sa- lem. He was bom in Davie County on Nov. 8. 1932 to the late Frank and Jessie Walker Anderson. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict Mr. Anderson started a service station with his brother Jim in the 1950$ and then oper ated Andy's 76 Station at US 601 and Salisbury Street After that he operated the 60! -140 BP where he worked unti] his death, Helovedexehangingjokeswiih . frietids, talking about NASCAR, watching westerns, his goats, the mountains, holi days, cookouts and being sur rounded by family and friends. He always bad dme to listen, whether you were family, a ftiend or just stopping by for directions. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Wilma Danner and Margaret Boger; and 2 brothers, Wayne and Hayden Anderson. Survivors: his daughter, Debbie Spillman (Roger) of Cooleemee; 2 granddaughters.' Shannon Spillman-Yost (Cory) of Mocksville and Stacee Spillman-Wyrick of Mocks ville; a great granddaughter, Whitnee Wyrick; a sister. Joyce Goodman of Winston-Salem; a brother, Jim Andeison (Cindy) of Florida; close companion of 8.S years, Debbie Barker of .Mocksville; friends and co- workers, Jeff Eaton and Andy Spillman; and many friends over the SOyears plus that ended ateOl-IdOBP. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a,m. Friday at Joppa Cemetery with the Revs. Thomas Tuggle.^Greg McEwen and Calvin Ijames officiating. The family received friends 'i Thursday.Oct. IS.atEaionFu- I nerai Home, < f. - : Memorials; charity'of your choice. - - n ' j-.j ■-■rj I. ■ • Online .condolences: www.ealon/uner^service.eon. Jeremiah Jake Arnold Mr. Jeremiah Jake Arnold, 79, of Mocksville, died on Oct. 13.2009. He was bora June 5, 1930, to the late William PerryAmold and Maggilene Roam Arnold. Mr. Amold was one of the Crst black business owners in Davie County uad oper.ited J&A Ga rage for more than 50 years. He ; was a lifetime member of ' Fairfleld Missionary Baptist Church, where be was a mem ber of the Mens Choir, and was an active board of trustee mem ber. He enjoyed traveling and fishing. One example ofhis love and dedication was shown through bis automotive care/ titaintenarKe ofFairfleld Baptist vehicles. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Survivors: his wife of 50 years. Annie Beatrice Arnold of the home; 4 children. Kathie T, Foster, Sherman Desi Arnold and Gary Bookie Arnold, all of ; Mocksville, and Slacey R, : (Lawrence)AshtoaofWaxhaw; • 2 sisters, Beatrice Clement of ; Mocksville and Inez (Junior)' ! Lovell of Woodleaf; 7 grand- ■ children; 12 greal-graudchil- i dren; and a host ofnieces, neph- • ews, other relatives and friends.: The' fuhentl ^iee for Mr. 1 Arnold was held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at Fairfield Mis- ; sionary Baptist Church. TheI Rev. James Geroenl, pastor, of- ( ficiated. and burial followed in ; the church cemetery. The fam- ; ily received friends one hour be- •5 fore the service. ' jvK . >• Online rr ^ condolences':,; Thomas O'Neal Barnes Mr, Thomas Ci'Neal Barnes, 84, of Hunters Trail, Advance, diedlhursday.Oct. 15,2009,at his home. He was bom Jan. 1, 1925, in Davie County to the late James David and Matde Minor Barnes. Mr. Bomes was a member of Baileys Chapel United Method ist Church. He was a carpenter and a farmer. Mr. Bames was a member of the Piedmont Fox Hunters Association and was a supporter and loyal ftui ofDavie Lirtle League Baseball. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pat Ann Bames; a grandson, Jerry Barnes Jr.; 3 sisters, Annie McCaner, Alma Hardiman and Betty Plott; and 5 brothers,Howard, Calvin. Green, Jay and Homer Bame.t. Survivors: his wife of 61 years. Edna Isgett Bames ofthe home; 4 children, Jerry "Flop" (Melinda) Bames, Faith Bames (Henry) Harris and Kaiby Jo Bames (Ricky) Boger, all of Advance, and Joyce Barnes(Doug) Bullatd of Mocksville; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Charlie Coy Bames of Advance;and numerous nieces and neph ews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Ed Carter and Tony Owens officiating. Buhalfollowed in Baileys Chapel United Methodist Church Cem etery.,The family received friends Saturday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital SL, Suite 103. Mocksville; and Baileys Chapel Methodist, c/oStephen Barnes, 131 Hunters Trail, Advance. ; ■ . - .Online' .'.condolences: wwKieatonfiauraiiervice.com. .^Blanche S. Blackwelder Mrs. Blanche .Stafford Blackwelder,99,ofBurjingIon, > died Thursday. OcL 1$, 2009 at HiUciest Convalescent Center ; in Durham. ' She was bora July 7. 1910 in Guilford .County, the oldest 'child of Andrew Franklin Stafford and Alma Valiska . Hendrix Stafford. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Insdtute and attended Guilford College and the Women's Col lege of the University of North Carolina. She taught school for eight years in the Hawhelds and Pleasant Grove comrounides. In 1936, she married Clyde Wash ington Blackwelder. After living in Cumberland. Md. for two years, they returned to Burlington and started a feed, seed and garden business. She was an acdve member of the First Presbyiectan Church. She was a teacher of the Bible mod erators, sang in the vlioir fur many years, was an officer in the Women of the Church, and was chosen as a life member of the Circle. She read two or three books a week, and was a ul- ented southern cook. She lived mainly on fresh vegetables, to which she attributed her longev ity. She was a gardener and a traveler, acdve undl the last two weeks of her life keeping up with cunent events thiough tele vision news. She was preceded in death, by her husband, her parents and her two sisters and a brother. Survivors: a daughter, Alma Blackwelder; a sister-in-law, Louise Blackwelder of Mocks- ville; nieces. Linda Harpe of Mocksville and Louise Sanford of Charlotte; and nephews, David Jones of Mocksville and Gal Jones of Gatlinburg. Tenni The funeral setvicewascon- n ducted at the First Presbyterian ' Church of Burlington on Sun day. Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. by Em Ronald Shivc. Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorials: First Presbyte rian. SOS W, Davis .St., I Burlington. 27215. '" | Online condolences: !^ww.rie/iandrftonyjon.com. j '^^arol Mae DriscoU Mrs. Carol Mae Lawrence Driscoll, 66, of Parsonage Drive, Advance, died Thursday, Oct. 15. 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winsion-Salem. She was born in Monroe County, W.Va. on May 20. 1943, to the late William Datis and Ruby Mae Buckland Lawrence and was a member of Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Mrs, Driscoll was re tired from Hanes Brands after 40 years and was also employed with Curves at Hillsdale. She was also preceded in death by her son. Richard "Ricky" Lee Driscoll. and a brother. Billy Lawrence. Survivors; her daughter, Rhonda Driscoll ofClettunons; a grandson, Diliion Bemley (Dri>coll); a .special loved one, Nikki Simmons and her son Nathan: 2 sisters. Joyce Lytton of Dublin. Va. and Kay Kessinger of Radford, Va.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; special neighbors and her gardener, Larry and Betty Burton and Nadalie Bug; and her cat. An- ■gel. A funeral service was con ducted at noon Monday, Oct. 19, at Hillsdale United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jetiy Webb and Joel Shacklefbrd of ficiating. Burial was inPeterstown Cemetery in Vir ginia. The family received friends Sunday. Oct. 13. at Eaton Funeral HottK in Mocks ville, Memorials; Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane. Winstoit-Salem. 27103. Online condolences; www.ealonfimeraUerrice.com. '"'Rebecca T. Gobble Mrs. Rebecca Thomason Gobble, 89. of Salisbury, died on Wednesday. Oct. 14.2009 in Salisbury. ' Bora on July 10. 1920 in Rowan County to the late Maine Mae Bainhardt Thomason and Charles Giibeit Thomason. she attended Rowan County Schools and was a bomeraaker. Mrs. Gobble was a member ofFranklin Presbyterian Church. Her husband. Horace Adam Gobble preceded herin death on July 22, 2003. Also preceding her. in death is her brother. Spencer Thomason of Salisbury, and sisters Sarah Goodman of Salisbury and Estelle Ward of Spencer. Survivors; a son, Ronnie Adam Gobble and wife Sylvia of Cleveland. NC; 2 daughters, Dorothy "Donic" Cobble Pioll and husband Gene oi Mocksville and Reba Gobble Stephens and husband Larry of, Mocksville; Annie Sbuping of Salisbury: sisters. Beatrice Merrill ofSalisbury, Jean Foster of Granite Quarry and ColleenBaxley of Salisbury; 5grandsons; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren. ' A graveside hineial service was held Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at Rowan Memorial Park. Dr. Larry Summey of FranklinPresbyterian.Church conducted the service. The family received friends 1 hour prior to the service at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials; Franklin Presbyterian. 280 Franklin Church Dr.. Salisbury. 28147; or Rowan Regional Home Health/ Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, 28144. . Online condolences; wwMSiamteraer^imtTtilho'neM/m. \X.Ted Junior Plummer Mr. Ted Junior Plumraer. 64, ofUS 64 West. MocksvUle. died Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 at WFU Baptist Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 1. 1945, in Rockingham County to (be late Bedford F. and Lucille Sherron Pluinnier and was a re tired engineer with Duke En ergy. He was a 32nd Degree Maswi and was Past Master of the Jefferson Penn Lodge in Reidsville. He was a musician, flshennan and golfer. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Robert Lee Plummer. Survivors: his wife. DeRee Randall Plummer of the home; 4 children. Angela Bindielt (Jo seph) of Siier City. Michael Plummer and Randy Johnson of Mocksville. and BJ. Plummer of the borne; 4 grandchildren, Krystal Martin. Michael Lee Plummer. Brooke Charles and Tyler Birchelt; and a great- granddaughter. Katie Bailey. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Gilbreath ofii- dadng, Burial followed at Rose Cemetery. The family received ftiends Friday. OcL 16. at the funeral home. Memodals: WFU Health and Sciences do office of develop ment. Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem. 27157-1021. Online : . condolences: rvwwe^r^fa^r^ervice.COA X^Uly Lenoir Rader Billy Lenoir "Bill" Rader. 84. a former long-time MorganloD resident, died Friday. OcL 16.2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem following a period of declining health. He and his wife moved to Clemmons in 2000 to be near their daughter and medical facilities. Bom in Caldwell County on Dec. 4,1924. he was a SOD of the late Robert Blackwell Rader and Delia Anderson Rader. Drafted out of Morganion High School, he servcdin WorldWarn in the US Navy. Before and after, he worked at his brother's family testauiajiis. Gene's Drive In and Dave's Cafe, Local teens, factory workers, professionals, and people from about town cememberseeing (be Radets. He retired and then was employed for years at K-Mart. He loved people from all walks of life and enjoyed spending time talking to them- Mr. Rader was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morganion. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Murphy Rader who died in 2006; an infant son, Mark Andrew Rader. brothers, David W. "Dave" Rader. Gene B. Rader, and Claude J. Rader. and sisters, Gertrude R. Bryson and her husband, Rub^ and Helen R. Ward and her husband. L. A, Surviving: their only child. Teresa Rader Pitts of ' Clemmons; grandchildren, Jessica Pitts (2anerand husband Phillip of Landstuhl. Cennany; Marshall Pitts and fiance ! Christine Toribio ofWintcrville, and David Almond'and wife Danielle of Browns Summit; a gieai-grandsoft. Ranford Owen Almond. 10; sisters, Nell R. Clark and Betty R. Sigmon Davis and busband Pete of Morganion; a sister-in-law, Letlie Walker Rader of Mt. Airy; and a number ofnephews and nieces. The funeral service was at 11 a.m., Tuesday. Oct. 20 in the Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Advance, with the visiudon beginning at 10 a.m. and at 4 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church. 407 S. Green St.. Moiganton. with the visitation beginning at 3 p.m. Borial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery, Morganion with military honors by Valdese American Legion Post 234. Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church. 407 S. Green St.. Morganion. 28655. Online condolences: wwMsoaomaifiinert'lsr'viceMm. t VSanford EdgarStroud m Mr. Sanford Edgar Slroud 111. 63, of Davie Street. Cool- eemee. died Tuesday. OcL 13. 20Cf9, at Forsyth Medical Cen ter in Winston-Salem. He was bom on April 26, 1946, Davie County to the late Sanford Stroud Jr. and Minnie Siuss Stroud, He attended Edgewood Baptist Church in Cooleemee. Mr. Stroud was an Atlanta Braves baseball fan, enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. Survivors: his wife of 45 years. Faye Roberts Stroud of the home; 4 daughters, Sandra Morgan (Jerry) of Rockwell. Sbelia Tulbert (Joe) of Mocks ville, Sherrie Stroud and Sonia Keenan.bothofCooleemee; 10 grandchildren. Laura. Michael, Justin. Elizabeth. Heather, Jes sica, Jeremy,' Keisdra. Kenzie and Emitec: 2 great grandchil dren. Connor and Jacob; a step grandson; a great grandchild due in March; 3 sisters. Sharon Waikins. Debbie Williams, and Elaine Spry; 3 brothers, David. Tommy, and Michael Dyson; and his mother-in-law. Roience Roberts of Cooleemee. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 15 at Eaton Funeral Chapd with (he Rev. Danny Shore and Jim Lyile officiating. Burial fol lowed in Liberty United Meth odist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the fu neral home. Online condolences: unvw.eatonfimeraUenriee.eom^ = -o n> c - O" cr cr O i.. CD S O o o o c: ^ Z3 ,^<^eo^a McCuUoh Daft ^ Mrs. Georgia McCuUobTaft, 91, fonnerly of Charlotte, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winstoh-Salein. She was'bom SepL 29,1918 in Oavie County to the late George and Harriet Jones McCulloh. Mrs. Taft was a member of Mouzon United Methodist Church in Charlotte and co-owner of Gty Auto Elec tric Co. She was a golfer and golfed with friends weU in to her . SOs as long as her health permit ted. She painted still life pic tures and read many books. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Rob ert Bardett Taft. and 2 sisters and 6 brothers. Surviving: a sister, Bonnie Helsabeck of Advance; a niece, Jean Phelps of Advance; and nephews, Andy Smith of Ad vance and Rick and James Dift of Charlotte; several other nieces and nephews; and a sis- ter-in-law, Hattie McCulloh of Advance. A funeral service was con ducted at 6 pjn. Monday, Oct. 12 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel in Advance by G.W. McCuUough m. The family received-fiiends follow ing the service at the funeral home. A visitation was held on Tuesday, Get 13 at the HarUdns & Whittingtan Dilworth Chapel in Charlotte, followed by a 3 p.m. graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem. 27103. Online condolences: mm/.hayworth-mitter.com. Hillary Shoaf Mufph Dies Monday. Hillary ShoafMutph, 83,'ofFostvRoad, Woodieaf, died Mon-day,^t. 19,2009, at Fotsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.She was bora July 24, 1926, in Davie Cbtmty, and was the^ughter of to late Daniel Webster and Maggie Loo Swink Shoaf. She was retired from Fiber Industries and a tnother and grand- motor. On May 23, 1953, she married John Anderson Murph, who preceded her in death on Feb. 13,1992. She was also preceded in drath by 3 ststen, Lena Taylor. Susie Lynn Freeman, and Ruth vrirgima Reid; and 2 brothers, LeRoy Shoaf and Charles Clarence •Shoaf. />. ® •'anghter, Lue Ann 'niraer, a son, Michael E. Murph(Carol), both ofMocksville; 3 grandchildren, JessicaDrraer Paricer (Steve) of Stptesville, Brandon Turner and Holly Robertson, bothof Mocksville; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 foster great-grand children. <»- o- Private family services will be held.Online condolences: www.bunchjohn$onfuneralhome.com. rJ ts) 6 a I S o o e I I■aiW .no a-3a,s r 'liij CO "Oc=a[ o cr Q] •5 •XMai^aret N. BlackweD Mrs. Margaret Neely Blacbvell. 86, died on Tuesday, OcL 20.2009, at Foisylh Medi cal Center in Winslon-Salera following a lengthy illness.' She was bom in Chester, S.C.onJan. 17,1923, to the late Lawrence and Viola Neely. The majority ofher li/e was spent in Davie County, where she was a homemalier, Her hobby was growing flowers. On March i 6. 1948 she married lake Blackwell and they enjoyed 61 years together. She was added 10 the Redlatid Church ofChrist onJuiy 25, 1965. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Blackwell, and a granddaughter, Lana Collins. Survivors: 4 daughters, Sammie Clement of Advance, Willie Simmons of Cleveland, N.C.. Stella Blackwell of Mocksvillel and Alice (Marcus) Green ofAdvance; a son. Ken neth (Nedra) Blackwell of Warrensburg, Mo.; a sister, Mary Williams of McConnells, S.C.; 3 brother-la-laws, Oscar (Linda) Blackwell. Clay Blackwell, and David (Libby) Blackwell: 4 sister-in-laws. Ruby Frost. Norma Blackwell, Delta Clement, and Betty Blackwell; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchil dren: other relatives and 6iends. Funeral service was held Fri day, Oct. 23 atT:30 p.m. at Redland Church of Christ in Advance. MinisterLairy Glenn officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received frientls 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: CrahamFuneralHome.iut. ij,^tephanie Burk^ ^ Stephanie Burkes,. 41, of SutesvilJe, died on Monday, Oct. 19,2009 at Davis Regional Medical Center after an ex tended illness. She was bom July 11, 1968 in Davie County and was a graduate of Davie High School class of 1986. She was em ployed as district manager for Friedmans Jewelry Co. Survivors; her husband, Paul Adrian Burks, 2 daughters, Khirsten Leigh Burks and Mackenzie Taylor Burks, all of the home; a sister, Tanya CTine Bowles of Advance; and a brother, Stephen Michael Cline and her mother. Susan Foster Cline, ^th of Cooleemee; and a number of nieces and neph ews and brothcr-in-laws. Visiution was Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Nicholson Funeral Home. Services were Thursday.Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Scott Eades and Brent Spry of ficiating. Burial followed in the Fariview Baptist Church Cem etery. Memorials: American Can cerSocie^Relay forLife,20I2 Stmonton Road. Statesville, 28625; or Hospice House of Iredell, 2347 Stmonlon Road, Statesville, 28625. 'u^etty B. Carter 1 ' Mrs. Betty Bumgardner 1 Carter, 79, of Carter Lane, Mtrcksville, died Thursday, Oct. ' 22.2009. at her home, • She was bora Dec. 30,1929,. In Davidson County to the late ] Carl and Anna Hicks , Bumgardner. She was a mem- : ber of Liberty United Method- ; isi Church. She enjoyed reading ; and working search word • puzzIes.Shewas acaretakerfor : her husband and her daughter ; for many years. She was also preceded in I death by her husband. Gerald, Ray Carter a daughter, Linda ; Paulette Carter; and a brother, Carl Eugene Bumgardner, ; Survivors: her daughter, I Judy Carter Jollie (Daniel) of 1 Franklin, W.Va.;agranddaugh- wr, Amanda Jollie of Franklin; I a great-grandson, Cody Mac ! Stump II; a sister, Edna JoUie, : of Cotiway, S.C.; 3 brothers, ' Donald Bumgardner (Vickie), ; Roger Bumgardner (Judy), ; Jerry Bumgardner (Barbara)all • of Thomasville; an adopted ; jaughier, Jannie Wallace ' fHaiiyJofMocksville; andsev- • ^ nieces and nephews. ; Z A funeral service was con- I Acted at 2 p.m.> Sunday, Oct. n 25, at Eaton Funeral Chapel : with the Rev, Karen "Roberts I officiating. Burial followed in I Liberty United Methodist S Church Cemetery. The family ] ^ceived friends on Saturday, I Oct. 24, at the funeral home. .. I Meniorials;'for the family, • CO Box'941, Frankim. WV : Online-^ condolences: www.eatoHfimmlXr^ee.com. (^Charlie Wallace Cope Mr. Charlie Wallace Cope, 80, of Cedar Grove Church Road, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home after declin ing health of six months. Mr. Cope was bom July 8, 1929, in Davie County to the lace Junie Monroe Cope and Lila Carter Cope. He served in the N.C. National Guard and w.iiu iift-ioiig lucniber of Fork Baptist Church. He was a retiree from AT&T/Westetn Electric and enjoyed his John Deere tractor and baseball. • He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Myrtle Shoaf and Pansy Turlington; and 3 brothers, Monroe, Samuel and Denny Cope. Surviving; his wife. Virginia Boger Cope ofthe home; 3 sons, Roger and wife Joy of Scotland Neck, Tommy and wife Linda : of Mocksville and Charles and wife Carolyn of Lexington; 2 daughters, Vickie Smith and husband Danny of Mocksville; Kalhy Morris and husband, Michael ofMocksville; and sev eral grandchildren and great grandchildren. . A funeral service .was con ducted at 2 pjs., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Eaton Funeral Cha^I'with the" Revs.'Robert Garrett and Tunothy Wolfe of ficiating. Burial followed in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends froinTuesday,'O^ 27, uthefu- neri} home;:T'i-^-,v -.l<T.'.''" ' ••^Memorials: Hpspioa/Pallia- tive CareCenter,'377 Hospital Sl, Ste. 103, Mocksville. - .< Online condolences: X Lee Dalton David Lee Dalton. 66. of Winston-Salem. died at bis home on Oct. 25.2009. He was a native of Iredell County, son of the l«e David and Louise Holmes Dalton. He was retired from RJReynolds. and was self-employed as A/C refrigeration leoluucian. He was manied to Mary Walls Dalton of (he hoc&e. His fttneral service will be Monday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at ML Nebo-Baptist Church in Har mony. The Revs. Lawrence Norris, Ardeal Roseboro. and Norman Dudley will officiate. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30-11 a.m. A wake will be held on Sunday nighL Nov. 1 at Bethlehem Bap. tisi Church in Winsion-Salem from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.net. Louise Martin Mary Louise Dunn Maiiin. 82, of Wlnston-Salem died on Sunday. Oct. 25. 2009 at Fotsyth Medical Center. She was bora April 2. 1927 in Davie County to Sam T. and Mary Foster Dunn: She was one of six children- She was a life long member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was also predeceased by her husband. Clyde William Martin to whom she was mar ried for more than 60 years; a son. Timothy William Martin and 3 brothen, Reno. Loy and S-T. Surviving: 2 sisters. Nannie Forrest and Helen Jarvis:3 spe cial nieces. Joan Brown, Karen Mayes and Kalhy Coble: and other nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service was held al 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 28 at Hayworth-Miller Kioderlon Chapel with' the Revs. Mark Weekly and Don Hacker ofTiciating: Burial followed at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the ser vice. Memorials: Bethlehem Methodist. 321 Redland Rd,. Advance. Online condolences; >vvnv.haywonh-mUler.com. lX,uther Donald Moon LutherDonald "l-D.-Moon. 75. of Houston Road, .Moeks- vllle. died on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at his home. Bom in Gadsden. Ala., on Aug. 5.1934, he was the son of the late Paul Moon and Ethel Lancaster Moon Driskell. Mr. Moon was'married to Inez Boltn Moon for 52 years. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Fiber Industries after 32 years. In addition to his wife. Mr. Moon is survived by: 2 sons, Jimmy (Sandra) Moon of Mocksville, and Gerald Moon ofWinston-Salem; 3 daughters. Vicky (John) Hudson of Ad vance. Janet Moon of Mocks ville and Miohele Moon of Clemmonsi a sister. Frances Anderson of Cooleemee; 4 grandchildren. 2 great-grand children; and special friend. David Dalton. A celebration of life service for Mr. Moon was conducted on Tuesday, Ocl 27 at 7;30p.m. in the.Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Chaplain Fred Moreti officiating. The ftmily received friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia- . live Care Center. 377 Hospital SL. Suite 103, Mocksville. Oniiite . condolences: """ivw-daviefiineralseTvicexom. •/• •-..1. ,-v' • I sohn Walter Pilcher Jr. Mr. John Waller PilcherJr. of Fannington died Saturday, OcL 24, 2009 at Wake Forest Uni versity Baptist Medical Center. He was bora July 9.1925 in Davie County to the late John and Alice Cornelius Pilcher. Mr. Pilcher served in the U.S. Army during World War n. had retired from Blown, Rogers and Dixon after 38 years and most recently retired from Waiman after 17 years. He was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ in Mocksville. a member for 42 years with the Fannihg- ton Ruritan Club and was a former assistant fire chief with the Faimington Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving: his wife. Sarah Lowery Pilcher a son. Darrell Pitcher of Walnut Cove; a graiicHnn, Cody Pilcher ami wife Jennifer of King; a great- grandson, Ayden Pilcher. 2 sis ters. Polly Wall ofWinston-Sa lem and HoHis Smith of Ad vance: a step-son. Rudy Stairene of Staiesville: and 2 step-gtandsons. Berry and Greg Starrette. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Hayworth-Miller Kindecton Chapel by Claude Pharr. Burial followed in Yadkin Valley Baptist Church ] Cemetery. The family received • friends Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: Carolina Bible Camp. ATTN: Bobby Grigsby, 307 Oak Meadow Lji. Mocks ville; or to the donor's choice. Online condolences: ' iXjSloria Harris Smith n Mrs. Gloria Harris Smilh, 72, of Aubrey Merrell Road, Mocksville, died Friday, OcL 23, 2CX)9, at her home, Mrs. Smith was bom Feb. 22, 1937, in Hancock County, WVa. to the'late Dempsey Talmadge and Mattie Bell Penrod Harris. She was a mem berof Jericho Church of Christ She was also preceded in death by ber husband, Charles Ward Scnith Sr. Local family members in clude a son, Thomas Smith and wife Nancy of Mocksville- The family received friends from on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Eaton Funeral Home. Addi tional services followed in Weirton, WVa. Online ' condolences: wmv.eatonfiineralsenice.com. v^yCarroIl Anderson Steele Carroll Anderson Steele, 56, ofRosewood Assisted Living in Harmony, and fontKrly ofCool- eemee, died on Wednesday, Oct 21.2009, at Rosewood. Bom m Rowan County on Nov. 22. 1952, he was the son ofSue Wagner Sleele-Correll of Cooleemee and the late Quentin Anderson Steele. He was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church. Also surviving: a brother WX. (Joyce) Steele Sr.; 2 sis ters. Quentina (Phil) Price and Salynn (Phil) Jarreil; 4 neph ews, Will. Quentin, Evan and Max. a niece. Quenna and a grandniece, Lila. A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. in Legion Memorial Part: In Cool eemee. Memorials: to a efaurch or charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences: \rwt».<laviefuneratservice.com. ^iUy Frank Smcegood Billy Frank Swicegood. 73, ofBanner Elk died on Thursday. Oct 22.2009 at his residence. He was bom June 9. 1936 in Iredeli County, a son of (he late Kelly Andrew and Stella Will iams Swicegood. He was a memberofthe No Creek Primi tive Baptist (3hurch in Mocks- ville. He enjoyed riding his Barley Davidson and wood working. Hisfavodte music was George Jones. Hank Williams Sr.. Johnny Cash and gospel. He was also preceded in death by a son. Robert Lester Swicegood: bmtbeis. Paul. Reid and Wyatt Swicegood: and a sis ter, Deanie McOaniel. Survivors: his wife of 36 years. Lib Swicegood of the home: daughters. Dawn Holcomb of Salisbury, Kelli Swicegood of Salisbury. Lynn Moose and husband Craig of Faith, Franlde Sanders and hus band Brandon of Rockwell; sons.Andy Swicegood and wife Christie of St. Rose. La., and Jonathan S\yicegood and wife Diane of Crossnore; brother, Lawrence Swicegood and wife WilmaofSlatesville; Mgrand- . children: and 8 great-grandchil dren. The family received ftiends on Sunday. Oct. 25 at Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home. Fu neral services were on Monday. Oct 26 at 2 p.m. at the No Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mocksville. Elders Eddie Fowler and Brannon Hooven ofGciaied. Burial followed in the No Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The fa^ly received friends on Monday at the church. Memorials: N.C. School of the DeafAtl: Ruth Jones Direc tor of Volunteer Services at 517 W. Flemming Drive Mo^anion. 28655. Online condolences: \nnv.rsfh.mt. ^^orsetle Lee Whitaker Mr. Dorsetle Lee Whilaker. 73. formerly of Liberty Church Road, Mocksville, died Tues day. Oct. 20, 2009, at Davie Place Residential Care. He was born March 31. 1936, in Davie County to the late William Moody and Eva Booe Whilaker. Mr. Whitaker was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Liberty Baptist Church. He was retired from Carl Rose & Sons Paving. He was a sportsman and loved play ing and listening to music. He was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren; and a brother, Bruce Whilaker. Survivors: his wife, Libby Settle Whitakerof the home: 6 children. Howard Lee Whilaker of Hamptonvllle. Jeff (Janice) Whitaker of Mocksville. Jefi (Eliaabeth) Whitaker of Hamptonvilie, Jan McCann, Jenny (Kevin) Nunn and Frankie Whitaker (Tammy Gilyard), all of MocksviJIe; 11 grandchildren: a gieat-giand- child: 2 sisters. Jane (Ray) Ratledge and Mildred Wiles (Ray Draughn), all of Mocks ville; a brother, Tom (Patti) WhitakerofMocksville; several nieces and nephews; and friends Jeff Adamonis, Tkacy McCann and Gumcy Williams. A funeral service was con ducted at I p.m., Friday. Oct. 23. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Revs. Marvin Blackburn and William Huichens officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Thursday. (3ct. 22. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc. Western Carolina Chap ter. 3800 Shamrock Dr., Brancomb 10, Charlotte, 28215-3220. Online condolences: vinw.ealonfiineralserviee.com. o 1. CO. S O o o n c * s Z o" O r- O) «3 Obituaries f,: I ~j) I Cs •NO*K Jeao ■' 0^1^2009; v,/'\:n- o.:;'v,'c '^ ■• ■.'■ ■>:r-^ Afiutera] cdebiatingher ^e.will be at i'pji Tbiinday. Oct. Hat^B^itistCajuichiThewalEe was Wednesday atNew SmithChMh wme^^^ ®™aI,«™,ii>,,New Smith Grove Baptist 'Todd Urdflnick '■••' ;'' !■•i'^fiodd lirdaiuck kT,- of adicotC N.Y. died on Wednesday.a^wn, <^t. .l4j,2^,at Wdson Memorial Hospiti. ': .■ n»othe?ttd^^^^ hissister,Jan Marie Urdaiirck.'' .*•. Survivors: his fiaiicei.DebbietBernliauer; his daughterjWe^^Ufdamj^_i^^^^ IM9<±^et h».sistet>b^ I,j,',isie,Cj^j3^ I o Uf^ct his ^ Marli^lftdanttdc; and several adnts, uncles 'and cousiM^ V^'*-^ WOT M.formal fanctal service or publiccallinghours:'' ?V ^ t . 'm v.'k;''w-i •'Ti ' , .■ . ' I 5 o. .... ........ - . , o"■!■;. ■ : • ' -•■■ ..I S v\Roland Wayne §Wayne Wood Sr.. 64, of Advance, "died Satutdiy. I g He was bora Feb. 2,1945 inForsyth County to Geoige H. and^e Brewer Wood. Mr. Wood attended Redland Pentecostal Ho- lin^sChurch 10 Advance.. , .■ . >. • j SOHe was preceded in d^ by his grandparents, his father and I «his brother, BiU Wood. ;-,.. .. „ .. ( ©Surviving: his wife. Cind/Green Wood;his ason. "RoIand"Ronnie"Wayne Wood JnofWu^ijlSalem: ^ , .ers. Steve Wood of Ohio and Rodger Wood of detninbiu; • f. 3. Ani?!norial service w^ l^at ll ait W^te^yl Get 28lttV §. I^and Pentecostal Holinera Chimb with P^mr Jo^t^' HIU l. ^offiqating. The family rwieived friends foilbwmg'the service at" theoiureh. ......^e^urcL -a- ..Ci Po'sy'h Humane ^e^. «1 Milier St, Wtaston I ^'Salem.27104. • .| . g sAlickey Roy Adams, Mickey Roy "Red" Adams, 69. of Cooleemee. died Ocl 28. 2009 ac his resideoce. .. He was bom May 19, 1940, ihe son of ihe laie Charles Henry Adams and Irene Travis Adams. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Hoechst-Cclanese after 32 years. Mr. Adams also worked part-time atTwin Cedars GolfCourse until 20O6. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Adams. Survivorsr his wife. Jerieen Basioger Adams, whom he has been married to for 45 years; 2 sons, John (Ann) Dwiggins of Cooleemee and Thomas Adams of Salisbury; 2 daughters. Patricia (David) Hancock of Mocksville and Darla (Bruce) Smyers of Roaring River; brother. James (Ann) Adams of Hickory; 2 grandsons, Russell HaiKOckand Joshua Smyers; and granddaughter, Anna Smyers. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 30 at Lyerly Funeral Home. The funeral service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3! at the James C. Lyerly Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Hoose Jr. officiating. Burial followed atthe American Legion Cemetery in Cooleemee. Memorials; Hospice/ Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospital Street. Suite 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: wivw.lyerlyfiwralhqme.com. L^enaeth Lee ColpetzerSr. Mr. Kenneth Lee Coipetzer, Sr., 63, of Jones Road, Mocks ville. died Friday, Oct. 30,2009, at his home. He" was born in Centre County, P. on Oct. 6,1946, to the la& Robert Raymond and Fannie Matilda Woomer Coipetzer. Mr. Coipetzer had recently retired from Prairie Packaging Co. in Mooresville. He was also preceded in death by a stepson Dennis Pacton. Survivors: his wife of 21 yeara, Leavonna Coipetzer ofthe home; 3 daughters. Sherry Malesic (Richard) of Olin, Alice Smith and Jody Clay, both of Tyrone, Pa.; a son. Kenneth Lee. • Coipetzer Jr. (Diane) of Mocks ville; 4 stepchildren. Richard Patton (Nancy) of Asheville, Pa., Doug Patton (Amy) of Ardmore, Ala., Anita Patton ofTyrone, and William Patton of Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Becky Hardy (Den nis); 3 brothers, George Coipetzer. Tom Coipetzer (Amy) and Ray Coipetzer (Bonnie), all of Peruisylvania;.22 grandchil dren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was con duct^ at 2 p.m.- Monday, Nov. 2. at Eaton'Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Jackson offici ating. Meinorials:NationalAssocia- . tionof the Deaf, 863()FentoaSL Suite 820, Silver Spring, MD 209,10. i Online condoiences; ' www.ealonfimeralservice.com. j -3 O^- O VCarrie Beatrice Cornatzer •: Miss Carrie Beatrice 'J Cornatzer. 93, of Cornatzer • RoacL Mocksville, died Sunday, Nov. 1.2009, at her home. • . " She was bom Aug. 23; 1916, in Davie County to the lace Ross Cleveland and Mattie Florence Barney Cornatzer. She was re tired from Cooleemee Coilo.it Mill later Erwin Mills after 35 years. Miss Cornatzer etijoyed doing seek-a-wotd puzzles, go ing camping with the family and loved her nephew like a son. Survivors: a sister, Gladys (James Odell) Shore of Mocks ville; anephew.Waverly (Linda) Shore; 2 great-nephews, Dm and Jamey; and a great-niece, Lisa. A funeral service was to be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. at Cornatzer United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mike Duffield officiating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes before the ser vice. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends from 7- 9 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 4. at Eaton Fu- nertd Home. Online condolences; Hww.eaWnyuneraliervice.com. Ntporothy Dee Davis Dorothy Dee True Davis, 95, ofNCSOl South, Advance, died on Friday, lOct. 30, 2009, at the Laurels of Salisbury. Born in Marion County, ni. on June 5,1914, she was the daugh ter of the late Charles and Ollie Brown True. She was a nurses aid and was a member of the • Calument Christian Church. ' She was preceded in death by husbands Arome Hutchins and James Edward Davis; a son. Rob ert Hutchins: 4 brothers, Basil. Butt. Cecil and Virgil True; and 4 sisters. Mossie Cramler, Edith . Cameon.ldaBattonandBemice 'Kell, ; ' Survivors: 2 daughters, Judith (Marvin) Bcoviak of Advance ; and Carolyn (Cleo) Wells of' Granite City. BLraad a sister, ' Ruth Garrison of Illinois. , -, i Graveside services for Mrs.;, . Davi^w^ i(vlx'.held'ati'p.riL. Thursday;3^pv;S'at the Killer^ Memorial P^ in Centralia,'!!].'] ®''U?®',,fr._,9pndolencM| 0:^ r Ci cr ith Walker Evans Mn. Edith Waiker Evans, 87, widow of Charles Early Evans Jr., died Saturday evening, OcL 31,2009 at Arbor Acres. Mrs. Evans was bom in Roxboro on Dec. 10, 1921, daughter of William Buckley Walker and Babe Irene Cfarver Walker. She attended Salem 0>1- lege and was a member of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church. .Surviving: 3 children: Charles E. Evans El (Sandy) of Canton, Ohio, Brenda Alewine (Terry) of Lexington, and Ricky W. Evans (Nancy) of Advance; 7 gtdndchil- dren, George. Moffitt III, (Michelle), Christopher Evans, Matthew Evans (Tiffany), Emily Evans, Jgy. Thomberry, Scott Thomberry, Peggy Berbati; and 8 great-grandchildren." 7' ' Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.Diesday at Salem Funeral Home Chapel with entombment following in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family received finends prior to the service. Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc.; or the youth group at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church. Online condolences: www-salemflLcom. \)<^eiuy D. Hartman Jn . Mr. Henry Dalton Hattman Jc, 55, of Advance dledDiesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Cen- ter. He was bom Feb. 28,1954 in Forsyth Coun^ to Henry Daltonand Inez Dull HaitmanI He was • a tobacco farmer most of his life and was formerly employed with RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., ThreeWay Service and Morton Metal Craft. . Mr. Hartman was preceded in death by his father, a nephew, Jonathan Hutchens; and a brother-in-law. Bill Hutchens. • Surviving: his wife, H)mmie Hammock Hattman; a daughter, Laine Hartman; ajon, Dalton Hartman: a gtan'dsoii, Cody; his mother; 4 sisters, Doris Hutchens, Julia Ellis and hus band Robbie, Mandy Gtubbs and husband Johnnie anil Mary Jane Potts and husband Buck, all.of Advance; and several lueces and nephews. A ftineral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Mocks Utiited Methodist Church with' Chick PilinkettofBciating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.The family received friends Thursday. Oct 29 at Haywonh- Miller IQndetton Chapel. Online condolences: *i^.haywortk-maUr.com. " 1 I O a > n o e § •w 8 B crt S o>3 C= CD 2' 21 §■ 2e il Si o i. CT> SL O o o o c V Manha]l Lee Howser' . /•; Mai^aU Lee Howser, 47, ofj Wisconsin, died on OcL S, 2009'; of heart failure. n . n He was bom on Feb. 21,1962 in French Camp, Calif., the son of Yvonne and Coy Bowser Jr. Hft worked for Goodman Lum ber and Salisbury Lumber in' Salisbury, Morgan Manufactur ing in Lexington and Valco Corp., and currently was work ing as a machine operator at Quarry Stone in 'Wsconsin. He had specialized in making cus tom doors and windows. Survivors: his only son. Mat thew Howser of Mocksville; 2 step children, Jamie Albright and John Ramirez; bis mother, Yvonne Howser of California; 3 sisters, Barbara Ibpscott of Mis sissippi, Julie Lakey and Ruth Howser. both from California; and 6 brothers, Dan Howser of S^bury, Chuck Howser, David Howser, John Howser, George Howser, and Wayne Howser, all of California. There will be a memorial ser- ' vice for family and friends af Concord' United Methodist Church in Mocksville at 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7,-2009. ZLo- O ^SGco^e Hen Riiilyin , ' George Here Rudy IIL .72, of I Mocksville; d^ Oct'28, 2009 j at Kate B. Reyrtolds; Hospice, Home-in Winston^^tm follow- ing a long battle with Parkinson's, j disease.;.;' ' '3;V:-v 'r! Bom in Owensbot:o,.Kyj;:to Beverly. :Hatneld Rud^vWd - George Here Rudy n, Mr.< Rudy ' graduated froth Owensboro-' Catholic High School.in 195S. ' He went on to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, n and eamed his .master's degree in . management from Rensselaer ... Polytechnic Institute in New <■ York in 1966. Mr. Rudy served; as a Navy pilot for nine years, stationed in Florida, Bermuda, Maryland, and California. He ' was a veteran of the 'Vietnam War. In 1969, Mr. Rudy left the Navy aifd relocated his family to North Carolina where he worked in management for Fielderest Mills for 12 years. He foimd his calling^ when he left the textile industry to serve in appointed positions with the Department of Health and Human Services in ' Atlanta and Washington, D.C.' during the Reagan administra tion. In 1989, he returned to North Carolina to work for Gov- emor James Martin as a deputy secretary in the Department of Environment, Health and Natu- '. ral Resources. As a staunch con-servative and Republican, Mr. ' Rudy felt that these positions were acontinuation ofbis service in to his country. He retired fiom ' federal and state service-in 1993 '' and moved to Franklin to live' in'' the mountains. In2002, Mc Rudy -;and his wife, Nancy, r^bcateil to .'^Mocksville to'be clorer to fain-*!ily. Throughout his life, Mt; Rudy was active in the Republican *Party and in church activities*. He 'loved singing in the-choir and'' teaching 'Sunday school. Athome, he enjoyed vegetable gar- ^ttening; being a'l^dyman'md''' visits froih' his children'and. Piandsnns. Survivors: his wife of 47years, Nancy; his son and daughter-in-law, Geoff md Beth Riidy.. and grandsbtis, Clarke and Benjamin, of Clemmons; his dau^- ter and son-in-law, Theresa and Greg Rieves of Kemersville; sis ter, Judy Moore of Mt. Vemon, Ind. and her family; sister, Char lotte O'Brien of Sunrise Beach, Mo. and her family; and brother,David Rudy of Owensboro, Ky. and his faniily. ' The family will receiv'e fiiends at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at Comatzer Baptist Church, Mocksville. 'Visitation will be followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.' Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. I .J w ooc2 "'ife, '®®®or.alIof)Lr ? 'n •hen. ^ service , Onlfn. - ucieci, Pnii'ne nz4 s•CO■W n'O e51Q.5 z• o CO rJ ^ «- ^)<^ayden Eugene Benson Mr. Hayden Eugene "Nanner" Benson, 79, of Rayinars Court. Cooleemee, died Friday. Nov. 6, 2009, at his hotoe. . HewasbomJan.20,1930, in Davie County to the late Otha Jaroid Duck and Bessie Elizabeth Spry Benson.'Mr. Benson was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict He retired from Ingersoil-Rand after 15 years ofservice and was a mem ber of First Baptist Church of Cooleemee. Mr. Benson enjoyed golfing. NASCAR's Rusty Wallace and the Tar Heels bas ketball team. He played for the Cooleemee Cools and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He is also preceded in death by a brother, O.J. Benson. Survivors: 2 daughters. Ton! . Benson of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Tract B. (John) Worley of Linle River. S.C.; and a grand son. Kyle Hayden Worley. A memorial service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Revs. Danny Shore and Anthony Poston ofli- ciating. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memoriais: The V Foundation for Cancer Research. 106 Towerview Court. Cary, 27513; or Cooleemee Historical Society, PO Box 667, Cooleemee. Online condolences; www.eaxonfuneralservice.com . v/Shirley Troxler Clubb Shirley Troxler Oubb ofBer muda Run died Oct. 31.2009 af ter a period of declining health. She was bom in Queens, N.Y. onNov. 13,1935 andUved thereundl shortly after her graduauon from Hofstra College, now Hofstra University. Upon mu riage to her first husband. Glenn Robert Clubb, the next 20 yean saw her raise a family and move them numerous times due to herhusband's employment. Though she was raised in New York, her family's roots were deep in the Triad and she was able to move to the area in 1975. She joined Lambe-Young Realty and en joyed a career over the next 25 years As an active member ofthe local Board of Realtors, she held leadership positions until her re- Urement, Mrs. Clubb enjoyed travel with her second husband, Charles VirgU Newman, until his death in 2003. Among her favor ite places were Topsail Island. New Orleans, and Cancun Mexico. She was a great lover of .nimals and her last pride andjoywas her bulldog, Bubba. She was preceded in death by her furst and second husbant^t her son. Jeffrey Thomas Clubb: her mother. Ethel Brandon Troxler, and her father. Charles Alexander Troxler. Survivors; her daughter, Robin Clubb Whitiey, her son, Brian aubb; her granddaughters, Brooke Whitiey and Christy Whitiey Barker and husband, Seth; her grandson, Brandon Clubb, and her daughter-in-law, April Clubb. Visitation was on Friday, Nov. 6 and a memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at Salem Funeral Home m Winston-Salem. Memorials; Forsyth County Humane Society. Online condolences; wv/w.sale'nPx.com. O^Larry Warreo Cohen Mr. Larry Warren Cohen, 64, ofCleveland, died Tuesday, Nov. 3.2(X)9. He was bom Aug. 24, 1945, in Davie County to the late Will iam O. Ted and Annie Bransott Cohen. Mr. Cohen was a Viemam veteran of the U.S. Army having received many accommodations. He retired from Ingersoll-Rand after'40 years. Mr. Cohen was a member of Cleveland First Bap tist Church. He was a fan ofUNC sports. Mr. Cohen was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Jones; and a granddaughter, Kandi Jones. Survivors; his wife, Kay Tay lor Cohen of the home; a daugh ter, Kalhy C. (Craig) Smith of Salisbury; 2 sisters. Daphne (Benny) Brown and Nancy (Leon) White, all of Mocksville; 4 brothers, Juan (Judy) Cohen and llaveme (Sharon) Cohen, all of Advance, Bill (Virginia) Cohen of Newport News, Va. and Teddy Farreil Cohen of Mocks ville; and 5 grandchildren. Kylie Marie Smith, Coleton Edwary Smith, Kendra Kimmer, Madison Campbell and Taylor Campbell. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Cleveland First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Seagroves officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 min utes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Thursday, Nov. 5, at Eaton Fu neral Home. Memorials; Cleveland First Baptist, 200 Maple St., Cleve land, 27103; or Cordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Sutesville, 28625. Online condolences; wwi.eawnftmeralservice.com. o N v\Rebecca Sue Cook Miss Rebecca Sue Cook, 63, ofDry Fork, Va.. fbmieriy ofMocks- ville, died on Nov. 5, 2009 at N.C. Baptist Medical Center after several months of illness. She was bom on Oct. 21.1946 in Danville. Va. to the late Jesse James Cook and Margaret Adams Cook. She was also preceded in death by; her foster parents, Tom and Scoiiy Massey and Ted and Eiia Campbell; a foster sister, Yvonne Erwin; and a great-granddaughter. Kaylee Ann Hicks. Survivors: 3 children. William Boyier lU (Barbie) of Bermuda Run. and Charles "Chuck" Boyier (Sondra) and Wanda Goforth (Gary), all of Mocksville; a 25-year companion, William Barts of the home; 2 brothers. Jesse Cook (Sandy) of Henderson. Md., and Billy Cook (Patricia) ofYanceyville; a foster sister, Ramona Scott (Terry) of Danville: 6 grandchildren. Lauren and Sarah Boyter, Alyssa and Caleb Boyter. and Andrea and Heather Riddle; 2 step- grandchildren. Kori and Alii Goforth; 3 great-gTMdchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and special ftiends. A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14 at noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 486 Stevens St. Danville, with the Rev. Billy Cook officiating. The family has planned for a pri vate burial. Npalricia Brogdon Glover Patricia Brogdon Glover. 62, of Moyock, died Monday. Nov. 2, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Rowan County, daughter of the late Clarence Henry and Lula Marie Seachrest Brogdon; and the wife of Jackson Howard Glover Jr. She was a member of the Forest Park Church of God and co- owner of Jack Glover Ceramic and Tile {2o. Besides her husband. Mrs. Glover is survived by; a son. Jason Howard Clover of Hertford; a sister. Yvonne B. Fink of .Mooresville; and 2 grand children, Jonathan Hunter Glover and Austin Thomas Glover. A memorial service was held on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel by Pastors Scott Neal and Donnie Wheeler. Burial was in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials: Forest Park Church of God. PO Box 181. Elisabeth City. 27909. ..Online condolences: •''vnv.rwifordJh.com. v'XHarry Cope Massey Mr. Harry Cope Massey. 83, of Grcenhill Ro«L Mocksville, died Monday. Nov. 9. 2009, at Forsyrh Medical Center in Win ston Salem. He was bom on March 15, 1926, in Davidson County to the late Thomas and Sadie Cope Massey. Mr. Massey was a vet eran of the U.S. Army where he received a Bronze Star along with eight other medals for his service during World War II. He was retired from the NC Depart ment of Transportation. Mr. Massey attended No Creek Primitive Baptist Church and was a member of the Spencer Moose Lodge 2019. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rachael Massey Giles and Thelma Massey Seaford; and 2 brothers. Boyd Massey and Thomas Massey Jr. Survivors: his wife of 30 years. Elizabeth Lib Forrest Massey of the home; 4 children. Sue Massey Carterof Lexington. Debbie (Kenny) Spillman and Steve (Sandra) Vestal, all of Mocksville and Tbnya J. Johnson of Tampa. Fla.; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie (Todd) Arrington. Emily (Bryan) Snider, Jessica (Tommy) Andrade. Joshua Wesley and Kayron (Brian) . Lantz; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Elder Eddie Fowler offici ating. Burial was to follow in No Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was to re ceive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. II, at the fu neral home. Memorials: No Creek Primi tive Baptist, c/o R.C. Wishon, 284 Cordon Drive, Advance, 27006. Online condolences: www.talonfuntraiservice.comi ^2' - cr C:) o Si \/^ran4on Joseph Smith Brandon Joseph Smith, 18, of US 601 Soudi, Mocksville, died on Thursday, Nov. 5,2009. Bom in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on March 16. 1991, he was the son of Ronald E. Smith of Mocksville and Debra Mary Soioway Smith of Florida. B^- ' don attended Trinity Baptist Church and was a student-at Davie High School. He also par ticipated in Special Olympics.' n Also surviving: his step mother, Tracy Smith of Mocks ville; a brother, Michael Smith of Florida; stepbrother, Jeremiah Wright of Hickory; a sister, Ashley Smith of Mocksville; stepsister, Alexandria Wright of Hickory; grandparents, Walter and Mary Childtess and Sandra Smith; 3 uncles; 2 aunts; and nu merous cousins. The service to celebrate the life of Brandon was Tuesday. Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. atTtinity Bap^. tist Church with the Rev. Steve Cox officiating. Burial followed in the liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, Nov. 9 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials; Special Olym pics; or to the family to assist with the funeral expenses. Online condolences: www.daviefiinentUervice.coni. les LeRoy Williams ; : James LeRoy "Jim"! jWilliams, 70, of Cherry Hilt,] ifoad, Mocksville, died on Nov. : S; 2009 at his home. ' ' /^ : Survivors: his wife, Jo Ann ; Williams of the home; a sister, •, Sharon of Springfield, BL; 3 sons j and a daughter, James H.:',° Williams of Mocksville, Michael V R. Huber ofElsa, 111., Bradley S. ' Williams and' Bonita Wheeler, -; both of Mocksville; 24 grand- ; children; and 12 great-grand-:; children. There was a memorial service ' in his honor at the Cooleemee Volunteer Fire Department on Nov. 10. ' He was retired from the , Divisioii of Prisons and enjoyed ' hunting and being outdoors during his retirement. Flowers and condolences can be sent to his wife, Jo Ann Williams at.940-7626. D M O O <2 2 § 1sVi n o CO S o o oO C.=*=■ 3. = -oCT> CSZ o' O r- o.» Ze?! COCi .^N^oonie Dale Everhart Ronnie Dale Everhart, 62, of US 601. Mocksville, died suddenly on Tuesday. Nov. 3, 2009, at his home. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with the- Rev. Craig Bamhill officiating. Burial followed in National Cemetery, Salisbury. The family received friends Sunday. Nov. 8 at Davidson Funeral Home. Mr. Everhart was bom Jan. 28.1947. in Davidson County to Melvin Max Everhart andNlary Alice Miller Everhart. He was a truck driver with Hilco Transport for 14 years after serving in the U.S. Army. He loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving: his wife. Pam Kay _ Everhart of Mocksville: sons, Michael Everhart. Rodney Everhart, and Steven Everhart; a daughter, Summer Hedrick and husband Will of Lexington; 7 grandchildren. Raven Leonard, Bailey Hedrick. Wiatt Hedrick, Hayley Lash. Taylor Lash, Amber Hunter. andTristonLash; Md a sister, Nancy Hedrick of Lexington. Online condolences: www.davidsonfimeralhome.net. \Mary Elizabeth Gossett ^ Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Lawrence Gossett, 26, of Albu querque, N.M.. died suddenly on Nov. 4, 2009. She was bom on a snowy day, Jan. 23. 1983 at Davte County Hospital in MocksviUe. She was always busy and loved bemg in volved in everything. She en joyed AWANAs at Victory Bap tist Church in Cooleemee. cheerieading and being social. She attended Davie High School. Her spirit cheer squad was cho sen to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. She met Chris topher Alan Gossett in Mocks ville, where he lived for a brief time. They fell in love and mar ried in December of2002. In July • of 2003. they moved to New. 1 Mexico. She was shocked to go , from green North Carolina to ' brown New Mexico. They lived . life to the fullest, and had twosons, Noah and Parker. H« bus- ; band and sons were her life. Sheenjoyed being involved witht^ school activities and baseball teams. She attended Pima Medi- t cal College and graduated as a ; med-tech. She woriced at Presby terian Hospital and later at a fam- Lly practice. She never tnet a stranger. Survivors: her husband,Christopher Alan Gossett; 2 soM, . Noah Blake and Parker Corbin; ,mother and step-father. Dee Dee and Buzz Martin; grandmother, Laura White; father and step- mother.' Mark Lawrence and. n Sherry Lawrence; brother, Zachary Lawrence; grandpar- ; enis. George- and Glenda Lawrence; mother- and father-m-lawKarenandCraigWilkinson; . brother-in-law, Anthony Gossett;grandparents-in-law. Ron and ., Sarah Anderson; and many aun^ i uncles, cousins and friends in New Mexico and North Carolina. A celebration of life service will be held on,Sunday, Nov. 22,'. at 2 p.m. at Cooleemee United.^Methodist Chuqth. ; Memorials: NorthviewtAm-'.-l mal Hospital, 7601 An.aheimc •• Avc. NE. Albuquerque, NM.j, 87122 (505-828-1136. Atta^'-. Betty); Autism Society.of- America, 7910 Woodmonf Ave--- Suite 300, Bethesda. MD^ 20814.(www.Autism-Sociicy.org. 301- - 657-0881 or 1-800-328-9476),. •• o o O c 52 4? 0\|:dward Lee Hutchins Mr. Edward Lee Hutchins. 91. ofAngell Road.MocksvUIe, died Sunday. Nov. 15. 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Win- sion-Salera. He was bom Sept. 28. 1918. in Davie County to the laie Troy and Flossie Irvln Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins retired from Thomas- ville Fuminire in Winston-Salem. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife. Helen Faye White Hutchins on March 23.2005; and a brother, Ervin Hutchins. Survivors; a daughter. Doris Hutchins (Robert) Coins of Mocksville; a son. Wayne Ed ward (Nancy) Hutchins of .Mocksville; 2 sisters. Nelda (Tom) Wall and Edith Alien, all of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at II a.m.. Wednesday. Nov. 18. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lany Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemeteiy. The family received friends Tuesday. Nov. 17. at the funeral home. Memorials: Oak Grove Meth odist Cemetery Fund. 1994 US 158 E, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. n Johnson, SO^of h? MocfcsviJle Ved?n°" inS^rrCor^"®-''' 1929,Raymond Wesley l" Frances Coe 7nh Johnsonwi!v, ""- «-vy and the Force and was »n "^rmy Air ''«™nisterfo?5o"^^'^®^P- J^rusaletn BaptS cf "t' Carsweli n, • Pastored Concord, and Bearr , "5 He was also preceded in death ' by a sister. Jearlene Goss; broth- Paul and JuniorJohnson; and '^ a granddaughter. JiUian Johnson. Survivors include his wife, ,^ Lyndell Elizabeth Cable Johnson ' £J of the home; three daughters y Sandra Campbell (Larry) andn Pamela Johnson (Junior), all of B Concord and Hena Miller (Tim) I I of Salisbury; grandchildren. I Chris Campbell (Amy). Jamie I Campbell (Jennifer) and WendyI McDonald (Tony), all of Con- I "^^rd. Daniel Johnson (Cindy) ofI Locust, Kristen Huneycutt (Chris) of Concord and Luke Miller of Salisbury; 10 great grandchildren; sisters. Odessa Taylor of Mocksville. Beuiah Huneycutt of Locust and Elsie Haniey (Vance) of SevierviUe. Term.; brothers. Charlie Johnson (Lethia) and Landon Johnson (Shirley), all of MocksviUe; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 17. at Tutrcntine Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Sloop atfd Fred Carlton officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, Nov. le.atEaionFuneralHome. Memorials: Davie Hospice/ Palliative CareCenter. 377 Hos pital St.. Suite 103 Mocksville; ' orNC Childrens Home. 204 Idol St., Thomasville, 27360. Online condolences: . www.eaton/unera/service.com. - cr \Diane Moore Mclntyre Mrs. Diane Moore Mclntyre died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury after a battle of de- dining health. She was bom Dec. 21, 1952, in Forsyth County to Johnnie Doub Bailey and to the late Hubert Moore. She was a 1972 graduate of Davie High School. She graduated from Salisbury Beauty School. She enjoyed mu sic, shopping and working in her church when she was physically .able. She loved laughing and be ing with her family and friends. She enjoyed her role as a Sun day school and Vacation Bible School teacher for many years. Mrs. Mclntyre touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity and maintained her trademark of sense of humor all the way to the end. She was also preceded in death by a brother. John Moore, Survivors; her mother; her husband of more than 35 years. Herman Mclntyre; brothers, Tony Moore and Sam Bailey; sis ters. Linda Branock and Johnnie Lynn Swicegood; her children. David Mclntyre, Julie Mclntyre ' and Crystal Cleary; grandchil-' dren. Austin andJacob Mclntyie; in-laws; Toni Moore, Ray Branock, Jimmy Swicegood and Scort Cleary; daughter by special mention. Deborah Hill; her church family, along with count less other fnends and family; her dog, Smokey; and her grand-' dogs, Jake, Grunt, Mystery and Jasmine. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Community Baptist Church in Cooleemee, with her pastor and friend of more than 20 years, the Rev. Clyde Settle officiating. The family received friends at the church one hour before the ser vice. Memorials: Community Bap tist, PO Box 66, Cleveland 27013. Online condolences: yn<nv.ealonfuneralsen/ice.com. \Mary Elizabeth Peebles■Mary Elizabeth Scott Peebles,92. of YadkinviJIe, died Wednes day, Nov. 11,2009 at Hoots Me morial Hospital.She was bom in Davie Countyon May 18. 1917, the daughterof the late Will and Maude Dulin Crews. She was retired from theDavie County School Systemand was a member of PineyGrove United Methodist Church. Her funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov.16 from Piney Grove UnitedMethodist Church. Advance,with the Rev. Harrison Carltotj officiating, Mrs. Peebles lied instate for two hours prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.Survivors: herhusbandof36years, Edwin Peebles; 3 sons.Bobby Eugene Scott (Carolyn) of Yadfcinville, Clifton Scott Jr.(Virginia) of Winston-Salem andRoger Dale Peebles (Shirley) ofAdvance; 7 grandchUdren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs, Peebles was preceded indeath by 5 brothers, William,Gene. Glenn. Tom and John; 4sisters. Rose, Beatrice. Robertaand frene; and a son. William Glenn Scott.Online condolences: ^v^-mackiesinclairfiineraLcorn. zz. «O r: . cr' S ^kenny Steele Mr. James Kenneth "Kenny" Sleeie Sr., 62, of Cleveland, died Friday evening. Nov. 13,2009 at the Gordon Hospice House. < ^ - cr Bom in Iredell County on Aug. 20, 1947, he was a son of the late J.H. Steele and Hazel Poole Steele who survives of Cleveland. He graduated from West Rowan High School and went to work for his father. A certified well driller with the N.C. Ground Water Association. he worked with his father boring wells and maldng repairs until 1982 when he and his wife. Kippy formed Steele Well Co. Inc. and Lake Norman Well Drilling Inc. He continued to be involved in the day-to-day opera tions until the last few days ofhis life. He was a member of South River United Methodist Church.He was also preceded in death on Sept. 15. 2006 by his wife. Cathy Ann "Kippy" Ammons Steele whom be married on June 19,1966. Also surviving; 2 sons, Jimmy Steele of Mocksville and Jason Steele and wife Laura of Cleve land; a daughter, Sonya Sides and husband Chris of Cleveland;grandchildren Daniel, Andrew and Rebecca Steele. Alyssa.Sydney and Rivers Sides; 2 brothers, Tim and Derb Steele ofCleveland;asister,TtnaSteeleof Salisbury; along with caregivers J and workers from Steele Wellwhich he operated until his death. , Graveside services were con- , ducted at 2 p.m. Monday. Nov. , 16 at South River United Meth odist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Towery officiating. The family received fiiends Sun day evening at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. ' Online condolences: ^.bimdyohaoi«nenilhom^ Memorials: South RiverMethodist, 2880S.River Church Rd., Woodleaf, 27054; or Hospice/Palliative Care Of Iredell. 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, 28625- "vo o :S. CD O o o o c pr =3 in CD cz cr o' o r" cr O) •5 VA Nina Jean Howard Barnes i Mrs.' Nina Jean HowardJ Barnes, 77, of Baileys Cliapel 1 Road, Advance, died Wednesday, Nov. 18. 2009, ^ Wake FeiMt | University Baptist Medical Ce'n- . ter in Winston-Saletni n • •, She was bom May 22|'1932,-' in Davie County to' the'late Jo seph Henry and Maitlia Rebecca Alien Howard. She retired fiom Sara Lee Co. and was employed with Davie County CAP. Mrs. Barnes attended Baiieys Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Green Barnes; 3 sisters; and S. brothers. Survivors; 5 daughters, Brenda (Eugene) Hunter of Mocksville, Sue (Ronald) Webb of Advance, Venita (John) Caudill and Linda (Lawrence) Potts, all of Mocksville, and Rita (Steve) Lessatd of Baton Rouge, La.; a brother, John Frank Howard of Mocksville; 7 grand children, Jason (Deana) Webb, Michael (Jodie) Hunter, Emily Hunter, Samantha Caudill, Shelby Potts, Wesley Potts and Sara Lessatd; 4 great-grandchil dren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Baileys Chapel United . Methodist Chinch, with the Rev. . Ed Carter officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 min utes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family icceived fnends Fri day, Nov. 20, at Eaton Funeral i Home in Mocksville.j Memorials; Hospice/Pallia-' j tiveCareCenter, 377 Hospital St.,' Suite 103, Mocksville; or i Bailey's Chapel Methodist, c/o Betty Myers, 153 Bixby School : Roa^ Advance. . ' •' ! Online condoknbes: wwwMiloi^uneraberv&e.eom. Ivin Coolidge CUne ' ^Colvtn: Coolidge- ."Coolie" n Cliiie,..8S; ofJJuke^WUttaker'i Road, MpcksvilleV' fprnierly: of ] US. S4 West; died bh Jdonday|' Nov. 23,2009,'at Autunm Care ; ofMocksville. Bom in Forsythi^unty-on | June 9,1924, he was the son of the'late Charlie Earnest and Eva T. Wagoner Cline. He was retired &om Davie Auto Parts and was of the Baptist hiith. On Aug. 24, 1979, he manied Regina Olivia Young Cline, who survives of the home. Also surviving; 3 sons, Rob ert (Gail) aine of Yadkinville, Roger Dean (Joyce) Cline of Ttaphill and Loyd Alvis (Fran) Cline of Walnut Cove; a step daughter, Annette Young of the home; a brother, Hoyt Cline of Yadkinville; 3 sisters, Lois Witt of Kemersville, Gladys Adams of Fatmington, and Ruby Heidt of Salisbury; 8 grandchildren; and several great-granilchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Colleen Cline; 3 brothers, Odeil, Walter and Floyd Cline; and 2 sisters. Hazel Shelton and Addys Hutchins. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Cline will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 2 pjn. at the Heaven Bound Full Cos^l | Church on US 64 West with Pas tor James Ward and Kerley Young officiating. Mr. Cline will lie in state for 1 hour at the - church. Burial will be in Rose Cemetery. The family was to re- ceive friends Nov. 24, from 6;30- ; 8:30 p.m. at Davie Fuiieral S^.' vice. -.'v \ Memorials: Heaven Bound'' Full Gospel, 181 Hartley Road, Mocksville; or to Davie Funeral Service for Ameral expenses! . Online condolences: www.daviefimeralsenrice.com.' nche Vera Krenach Blanche Vera Kieiuich died on Nov. 8,2009, a day after her91st birthday, in Chino Hills, Calif. She was bom in Jersey City, NJ. in 1918. She spent most of her adult life in Miami, Fla., where she met and married Louis Jesse Krenach. They were wed for more than 50 years. Summeis were spent in Fairview, just out side ofAsheville, where they had a home and property for 42 years. Some 28 years ago, they moved to Winston-Salem, where she remained after his death. In March, she moved to Chino Hills. Survivors: her daughter Karen and son-in-law Ibdd Miller of Chino Hills, and her son Robert and daughter-in-law Susan Krenach of Advance; grandchil dren, "Susan Skipper and husband Jeff, Robin Lee Springer and hus band Robin, Courmey Groome and husband Shattuck, CoUin Miller and wife Elizabeth; tmd . Dustin Millv and wife Lindse'y; great-grandchildren, Brittany Brock and hustand Keith; Jared end Hannah Skipper; Trey and Ryan Springer; and Trenton Groome.. A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Shiloh Lutheran Church in Lewisville, with Pastor Amy Cmmp officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the ser- vice,at the church.' A lunch recep tion followed in the reception hall.. Memorials: Shiloh Lutheran, PC Box 125, Lewisville, 27023. Online condoleifces; I B O C c i ce B n c 2 o 5 V Ii/Lela C '^Carol Sue Schuerman Carol Sue Schuennon. 66, of Davie Street, Cooleemee, died on Friday, Nov. 20,2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. Boid in Cook County, DI„ on March 31, 1943, she was the daughter of Lillian Taylor Borio and the late Angelo Borio. She was an LPN at Piedmont Correc. tional Institutioo In Salisbury and was of the Methodisr faith. Survivors: a son, Brian Schuerman of Mocksville; a daughter. Angle S. Garcia of Cooleemee: a brother, Harold Borio of California; 4 grandchil dren; and 2 step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy. A celebration of life service was held Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Brian Schuerman officiating. The fam ily received friends Sunday. Online condolences; www^davtejvne ralservice.com. j^Sue Briggs Short Mrs; Sue Briggs Short, 89. of Cedar Rock Assisted Living, Mocksville, died Thursday. Nov. 19, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Saiem, . She was bom Oct. 19, 1920, in Cuiiford County to the late I. Gumcy and Hazel Harmon Briggs, She had worked for the Davie County Enterprise Record and at Sweaters and Things. Mrs. Short was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mocksville since March 1949 and had served in many capaci ties and leadership rotes, includ ing choir director. She loved to do cross-stitch and was musically gifted. Mrs. Short loved the Carolina Tar Heels and the Caro lina Panthers. She was also preceded in death by a sister and a brother, Survivors; a daughter. Gigi Short (Dan) Marion of Mocks ville; a SOD, fames Edward (Dottie) Short of the Sheffield community; 4 grandchildren, Danny Marion. Matt Marion, fenny Mariqp Hastings and Brad Short; 4 greac-grandchildreo, Sa rah Marion, Kristen Neely, Davy Marion and Rose Marion; and 2 adopted grandsons, feff and fames MighioiL. A funeral service was con ducted at2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. at First United McthodistChurch with Dr foe Collins and the Rev. Darren Alexander officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the ser vice.' Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday, Nov. 21, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: First .Methodist Chrismon Fund, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville, Online condolences; >vww.eaxonfiineralservice.com. baney I^ter Lela Chancy Teeter, 99, of Harrisburg, died on Monday, Nov. 9.2009. Sbe was bom In Cabamis County on Sept. 6, 1910, to the lalcfames Franklin Cbaney and the late Mollie Tumey Chaney. Mrs. Teeter was a bomcmaker and farmer. She was a member of Grace Church PCA in Harris burg. Visitation was at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord on Nov. 11. Funeral services were held at Grace Church in Harris burg on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Doug Agnew and Gene Boelie offici ating. Burial was in the Carolina Memorial Parkin Kannapolis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Martin Teeter brothers, Willie and Paul Adam Chaney; a sis ter-in-law, Bertie Hartsell Chaney; and a son-in-law. Spen cer Lee Ritchie. Survivors; 3 daughters, Doris T. Teeter (Perry) of Glade Val ley, Frances Ritchie of Harris burg, and Ann Stayer (Tom) of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. Memorials: Grace Church, 2007 Staliings Road, Harrisburg, 28075; Prospect Presbyterian Church Prc-School Program, 9425 W. NC 152, MooresviUe, 28115: or a charity ofthe donor's choice. Online condolences; www.hartsell.com. Roy Spencer Brown Jr. Mr. Roy Spencer Brown Jr., 86. of Sanfotd Avenue, Mocks- ville, died Saiurday. Nov. 28. 2009, at Rowan Regional Medi cal Center in Salisbury. He was bom Oct. 20. 1923. in Mecklenburg County to the late Roy Spencer Brown Sr. and Ruby Lee Fortner Brown. Mr. Brown was owner and operator of Mocksville Ice and Coal Co. which later became Mocksville Oil Co. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mocksville since 1952 and was a veteran of the U.S. Anny Air Force having served during World War D. Mr. Brown was a fisherman, hunter and loved rac ing homing pigeons. He was a retired volunteer firefighter with the Mocksville Fire Department and was a member of the Mocksville Masonic Lodge, Survivors: his wife of 60 years. Elaine Pryce Brown of the home: 2 daughieis. Teresa Brown Slerreit (Clay) of Staunton, Va. and Sandra Brown Howell (Charlie) of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren. Bill Stetrett (Stephanie). Dave Sterrett, Matt Howell (Stephanie), Jordan Howell and Rachel Howell; 3 great-grand children. Will. Jack and GrahamSterrett; a sister. Biltie Sue I HoUar (Emery) ofLexington: a I brother. Kenneth Brown of ' Denver, and several nieces'and inephews.' I A ^orial service was con ducted at I p.m. Tuesday. Dec1. at Ftrst United Methodist Churoh With Dr. Joe Collins andRev. Darren Alexander of- ficaitng. The family received fcends following the service atthe Family Life Center. Burial *as private in Rose Cemetery Mem.o.ra!s; Hrst Methodist Nativity Fund,3I0N.MainSLMocksville, Online condolences- »^.enrcnfi«e;alrervr„.eom, .VLathelMiUer Combs ^ Uihfil Miller Combs. 78, ofWtUBooneRoad..Mocluvto. died Monday. Nov. 23.2009 atWake Forest Univeisity Baptist Medical Center. Bom in Lowell Apnl 5. 1931 she was the daughter ol Ihe late William and Coy Susie Lawrence MiUer. She was re- lired from Burlington Mills mCooleemee and was a meinbetof Harvest Baptist FeUowshi^ Her husband, Hoyie W\ Combs, preceded her m death on March 12. 2000. She wasalso preceded in death by a son. Hoyle Michael Combs, a gr^ n son.Sco«yMcAbee;abroto. Doyle MiUet and sister. Myms Barnes.Survivors; 5 daughters. Janice (Charles) McAbee Joann Bunon and IQl Robertson, all of MocksvtUe. Amie (Jim)Kanoapolis and Sandra (Nathan) Batfield ot Clemraons; a brother, aeius (Mildred) MiUer of MocfaviUe.25ia«s. EdnaAngel andj"^(]av)Tuckei. all of MocksvtUe. 10 grandchildren; 27 great ;grandchildren; and several ; uieces and nephews. The service to celebrate thelife of Mrs. Combs was Fnday. Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. tn Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Will Pryor officiaim^ Burial was in the Ubetty Uiuied Methodist Chuich Cemewry. _ Memorials; Harvest BapustFellowship. PO BO* 2145. Ad vance^ • ForsythMedicalCentermWin- sion-Salem- Vadkiti He vas bom m YadkmCountyonAug.2.1959 toWU- 1 ...r: "BiU" Hall and Betty H. president of the MocksvtUeJay Les Mr. Hall-s favonie Ruowwas"Uveasifyou«'e«.«^ tomorrow, but leamjis if youwere to Uve forever. Also surviving: his wire.Jackie Haitley Hall, and a sonEvanHaU.bo.hof|hehomea • ,,r Elizabeth Sparts , i See) Hartley of Getinaiiy. Grose (Greg) g 3 I SUvedfticndsfromV ^ 1 n m at the chutcb. - . - - -' ^)4oAimWestPhmips JoAnn West Phillips. 64. of Galax Va.. died Saturday. Nov. 28. 2009 at Fofsyth Medical Center. .She was bom Sept. 26.1945 to the late lames and Pauline West. She is also preceded m death by her daughter, Cynthia Jane Gailhet, and brother. - Walter Ue West Survivors: her husband, Levi Phillips of the .home; her pet, Annie: a daughter. Lisa Ann WhiUey of Mocksville; 2 sons and daughter-in-law. lefferey Scon Whitley. and TimothyWayne and Wendy Whidey.aU ofCooleemee; a stepson. Danny Phillips of Woodleaf; 3 broth ers and sister-in-law. Lany Eu gene and Kathy West, and James Robert West-Jr.. aU of Mocksville. and John William West of Salisbury; 2 special sis ters-in-law. Pansy Hawks and Brenda Norman and husband. Donnie; 6 grandchildren, Leigh Anne Weatherman. Ashley Dawn Whitley. Mindy Dawn Gaither. Roben Oaither. Jason Scott Whitley. Robbie Scott Whitley; 3 step-grandchildren, Wade Phillips. Lea Phillips. Ryan Phillips; and a greatgrandchild. Ryan Oaither. A memorial service was heldSunday.Nov.29 at4p.m.inthe Fairview Baptist Church withthe Rev. Sam Holder officialmg. Memorials: Pancreatic Can cer Research. Online condolences:www.n^'incounryfunerals.com. \)^aura Smith Sides Mrs. Laura Smith Sides, 85, of Advance, died on Friday. Nov. 27. 2009 at the Kale B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Feb. 17. 1924 in Davie County to John H. and Annie Smith Smith. Mrs. Sides was preceded in dp?ih by her husband. Douglas Dalton Sides; and a sister. Marquitta Hilton. Survivors; a son, Jerry (Gail) Wood of Advance; a daughter. Jean Jeffries of Advance; a granddaughter, Tonya (Bill) Hutchins of Durham; a great- granddaughter. Alexandra Hutchins; a great-grandson, Tyler Hutchins; and a brother. Bob (Ada) Smith of Mocksville. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday. Nov. 30 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton CHiapel with Pastor Kenneth D. Dees officiating. Burial fol lowed in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery. The family received friends an hour prior to the service. Online condolences: ^invw.hayworth-miller.com. v^atty Parks Swaringen Patty Parks Swaringen, 74 of Salisbury, died on Sunday. Nov. 29, 2009 at her home in Frederick. Md. after a balUe of lung disease. Bom March 1. 1935 in Woodleaf. she was the daughterofthe late ArthurW. and Donnie Pierce Parks. She was educated in the Woodleaf schools. She enjoyed being a mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She was employed for Erik Anders. Salisbury Manufacturing, and Tri-Siaie Medical Supply before retiring. For the past 2 years Pat lived with her sister-in-law. Hilda Huicheson in Maryland and was cared for by her children and their families. She was a member of SherrilU Ford Baptist Church. Her husband. Luther AUot Swaringen preceded her in death on May 25,2005. Survivors: her children. David Dwiggins and wife Janna of Mesa. Ariz.. Richard Dwiggins of Salisbury, and Karen Boger of Mocksville; step-children. Ricky Allan Swaringen and wife Stacy of Capistrano Beach, Calif.. Debbie Hilton and husband Arnold of Oakboro and Daria Caniker and husband Nelson of AJbemarle; 19 grandchildceii; and 18 greal-grandchildrelt.. Her funeral services will be Memorial park. SaUsbu^® 'su'LarsettFune^H^-^^,Memorials; Shem s Ford Road. Salisbury. 28147. onlinevvvvwrsurnrnersertfi^™"^^ \ George FeltonWellmanMr. George Felion Wellraan. 89. ofAdvance died Sunday. Nov. 29, 2009 at his home. HewasbomApril 14,1920'n Kingsley, Pa. m George Clifford and Carrie Felion Wellman. MrWellman served 10 the U.S. Navy during World War U and was retired from mdentia! Life fnsurance Co He was preceded in death by a son, David, and a daugh ter. Debra, Surviving: hij o'hy; 4 children. Joyce, Donald. Jacqueline and Duane-13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 3 at Hillsdalc United Method- ist Church with the Rev, Jerrv Webb officiating. The family wiU receive ffiends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial ofthe crematedremains will be in Prospect Cemeieiy in East Stroudsburg. *3.. • Memorials: yvEDOI Transportation. 1413 W. MainSc.. YadkinviUe. 2705S. Online condolences- O <u•£ CD So o o O c ^2' :z o O r- xXponald Gene Bunker ^ Donald Gene Bunker, 70, of Advance, died "Diesday, Dec. 1, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home. He was bom to the late Charles and Delia Bunker on Oct. 13, 1939 in Hartford County, Md. Survivors: 2 sons. Wayne Gene and Gaiy Sidney Bunker, bis foimer wife, Polly Bunker McKinnon; a grandson. Bran don Bunker of Maryland; a great-granddaughter of Peiu- sylvania; 3 sisters, Margotie Jones, Virginia Allaband of Pennsylvania and Doiis Thoip of Texas; a brother, Robert Bunker of Florida. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Thaton, Wayne, Kenneth and Charles Bunker. A memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania. ,^<paniel Dean Gaither Daniel Dean Gaitber, 29, died on Sunday, Dec; 6,2009, at his residence. Bom in Forsyth County on Oct. 30, 1980, he was the son of Kathy Elizabeth Gaither of Mocksville. He was of the Methodist faith. ' Also surviving: his grandpar- - ents, Ruth Gaither and S.T. Snow; aunts and uncles, Btenda and Phil Crowe of Mocksville, Curtis and Retha Gaither of Harmony and Moony Gaither of Roaring River, great aunts and uncles, Harley and Brenda Chaffin, A.C. and Helen Ratledge, and Jpe^tommy ChafBn. all of Mocksville; fbrn- ily friend, David Lanning and numerous cousins. ' • ; . A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the IjaniM Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends onTbursday &om 1-2 p.m. at Davie Funeral Service. Online . condolences: H>>mddvie/imerafrervice.cpin. \)^race Stewart Head Grace Stewart Head, 89, of Menell Lake Road, Mocksville, died on Stmday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Davie Place. ^ Bom in Yadkin County on Sept. 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late J.S. and Rosa Reece Stewart Sheietited from the Discount House in Mocksville and was a member of Fork Baptist Church. Survivors: 2 sons, James ^usan) Head of Troutman and Bobby (Sandie) Head of Peim-' sylvania; a daughter, Libby H. (Wilson) Merrell of Mocksville; 4 sisters, Jeanie Brown and Billie Brown of Yadkinville, Peggy (Clyde). Lipe of Salisbury and Amy Ridge of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, Leroy (Qara) Stewart of Kernersville; 7 grandchildren, Tim, Ricky, Kelly, Jodi, Brandon, Kim, and Melissa; 9 great- and step-great grandchildren, Brent Courtney, Justin, TVler, Garrison, Dalton, Grady, Madisyn, and Lillian Grace; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Head was also preceded in death by a son. Bill Head; a granddaughter, Melissa Merrell; 4 brothers, Reece, John, Howard and James Stewart; and 3 sisters, Pauline Burgess. Dot Miller, and Baby SisterStewart The service to celebrate her- life was Wednesday, Dec. 9 at2 pan. in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Ch^>el with the Rev. Ken Evans officiatiiig. Burial was in , the Fork Btqttist Cemetery. The. family received friends Wednesday from nQon-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive Care. 377 Hospital St, Suite 103, Mocksville; or Mel issa Merrell Scholarship, Fork . Baptist 3140 US 64 E.. Online condolences: \vww.daviefiineralservm.co>n. \>4[eremy Ray Helms Jeremy Ray Helms, 32, of Goldsboro, died,on Monday, Nov. 30,2009, in Mocksville. Bom in Athens, (Ja., Get 7, 1977. He was the son of Donald ' '. Ray Helms of. GgMstorn jti(d the late Anna lifarie Kfiller't Helms. He was a fund-raiserfor the Childtens Miracle Network , and was of the Baptist faith. : Also surviving: a.brother, Lloyd n Cody Helms of Goldsboro; 2 sisters, Gina Helms and Sara Helms of Goldsboro; a half-brother, Alan Helms of St Louis, Mo.; a half- sister, Ladonna Hayne of Ohio; and grandparents, Ervin and Lotene Godwin of Mocksville. Online condolences: www.davi^neralservice.com. cx s •5 xed M. Linville Mr. Alfred Montgomery Linville, 76, of Advance ^ed Wettopsday.^Dec. 2,2009 his home.' n ' He was bom May 31, 1933 in Suny County to. Oscar and Lillian Holyfield Linville. Mr. Linville retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco in 1987 af ter 35 years. He was preceded in death; by his wife, Norma Jean 'Vestai Linville. Survivors: a son, Bryan Linville and wife Tammy of Charlotte; 2 sisters, Gloria Key of Winston-Salem and Lola Vestal of Stokesdale; and 2 brothers, Olln Linville of Win ston-Salem and Ralph Linville ofBoonville. A funeral service was held at 11 a.nt Saturday. Dec. S at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating. Burial followed' at Fairview Baptist Church in Dobson. The family received friends Fridrty, Dec. 4 at the.fu- neraltiome. ' ' ' Memorials: American Cra- cer Society, 4A0ak Branch Dr., Greensboro. Z7407;or Hospice/ Palliative Care, 377 HOspit^ St. Suite 103. Mocksville. t Online '., condolences: 1 o (> I o o n .o B - o 4 Lilly Mae Bolln ' 'i : Lilly Mae fiolin, 59, of Essie; Road, Mocksville, died oa' Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at' WFU Baptist Medical Center. ^Bom in Heradon, W.Vtu, on? Oct. 16, 1950, she was.'thg.; daughter of the late Rufiis and ^ Becky Frances Byrd Tolbert.! She was the owner of B&B ' Video and was of the Baptist' faith. n . ..j Survivors: her husband, Roy Bolin of Mocksville, whom she married on March 28, 1970; children Natalie (Keith) Cook of Myrtle Beach. S.C., Christo pher James (Sarah) Bolin of Ad vance and David Brandon (Kayla) Bolin of Mocksville; sisters, Shirley (Robert) Finger of Harvard, ni. and Ruth Bolin of Marengo, Dl.; and several nieces and nephews. ' She was also-prefeded in death by a sister, LindaLofiredo wd by 5 infant brothers. The service to celebrate her life was Wednesday, Dec. 16, ^t noon in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Russell officiating, Burialwasat2p.m.onWednes- j . day at the Salisbury National I Cemetery. The family received' ' friends Tuesday, Dec. 15 at' - Davie Funeral Service ' Online condolences: erry Steven Brooks Mr. Jerry Steven Brooks, 44,, of MocksvUle, died unexpect-. edly at his home on TVesday, Dec. 8,2009. He was born in Davie County on Jan. 27,1965 the son of Sylvia Morris Boger and Jerry Dean Brooks. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mocksville and wasr, willing to help others when he could. Survivors: his daughter. Tif fany Lynn Brooks of Mocks ville; his mother, Sylvia Morris Boger of the home; his father, Jerry Dean Brooks of Mocks ville; and 2 step-children, Jes sica Bobbitt and Anthony Brooks, both of Mocksville. He was expecting his first grand- chUd on Jan. 2,2010, Maddalyn Irene Kluttz. A memorial service to cel ebrate his life was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Calvary Baptist Church in Mocksville with Brother Michael McDaniel and the Rev. Jim Gryder offici ating. The family received friends following the service at the church. Online condolences: www.hoyworth-tniUerxom, ()*^klary Williams Cowden Mrs. Mary Williams Cowden,- 85, of Avon Street, Mocksville, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. . She was bom March 9,1924, in Alleghany County, Pa. to the late Thomas John and Marie Helen Land Williams. She was a retired registered nurse after 35 years and was a golfer. She served as a naval nurse in the US Navy during World War U. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Shaw Farrar. Survivors: 4 children, Jenni fer Kies (Roger) of McDonald, Pa., James Cowden of Bulger, Pa., Thomas Cowden (Joaime) of Claysville, Pa. and David Cowden of Mocksville; 11 grandchildren including Amiuida Bouldin (Chris)' who helped care for Mrs. Cowden; many great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Williams (Barbara) of California. A memorial service will be conducted later in Peimsylva- nla. Memorials: City Missions in Washington, Pa. E Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. o N o o B n o e n P3 n o o S m ^ f?o o o c- 3. -O m c;- 21 z o' cr —%. CD C2 § -:o 'S. X, HeJen Jones Ellis Helen Jones Ellis. MD of Bermuda Village died on Thurs day, Dec, 10. 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center from complica tions due to Parkinsons disease. Dr. Ellis was bom in Ports mouth. Va. on June 13, 1929 to Dr. and Mrs. Leroy L. Jones. She graduated from Randolph Macon Womens College in Lynchburg.Va.withabacheiors , degree in 1950. and was a mem ber of the tri Delta sorority. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Virginia in Richmond in 1954. She served as college physician ..at Sweetbriar College, and later at The Lynchburg Training School and Hospital (now Central Vir ginia Training Center). She loved to paint, garden, cook, and sew. She was active in the Epis copal Church for many years serving on the vestry, sewing frontalsforiheaitarandprovid-. ing flowers for services. She was a past commander of the Lake Nomian Sail and Power Squadron. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary Claire Rawles. Survivors; her husband of28 years. George J. Ellis. MD; her 4 children; Ann Driskill Sole and husband Jerry of Pasadena: Calif., Mary Elizabeth Driskill ofCharlottesville. Va.; Dr. Rob- ertL. Driskill and wife Mary of Lynchburg. Va.; W. David Driskill and wife Buffy of l^or- foik. Va.; and 8 grandchildren. A memorial service is plaiuied for 11 a.m. Thursday. Dec. 17 in Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Winsion-Sa- lem. The Revs. Steve Wee and Sealy Cross will be officiating. The family will receive guests, at a reception following the ser vice in the church hall. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, Winston-Sa- lem. The Parkinsons Disease Foundation, or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolence^: ; www.hayworth-miller.com. ^i^gnes E. Fultz ^ Agnes E. Fultz, 82, of Har mony, died on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. She was bom on Jan. 28. 1927, in Winston-Salem. She , was retired from R.J. Reynolds and was a member of New Union United Methodist ' Church. Survivors: a daughter,, Lewana Weatherwax of Southport: 3 sisters, Ruby Musick of Lakeland, Fla.. Nora Boiling and Mary Duggins. both of Winston-Salem; 2 grandchil dren. Kacie Stewart of Wilmington and Brian Stewart; and Sue R. Vaughn and family for years of love and care. She was preceded in death by. her parents, Earl and Emma Turner and her sister. Eariene. Family and friends said their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Dec. 15 at New Union United Methodist Churih, Sheffield Road. Mocksville. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m. The ser vice was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Pastor Steven K. R^ey. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials; New Union UM Church, 1446 Sheffield Road. Mocksville. Online condolences; www.daviefiineralservice:com. - cr H^ary Barnard GaJJiher Mrs. Mary Isabell Barnard Galiiher, 84. of Harmony, died Saturday evening, Dec, 12 2009 at Briati Center of StatesviUe. Bom in Iredell County on April 8,1925, she was a daugh ter of the late James Phillip Barnard and Octavia Friesiand Barnard. Mrs. Galiiher was re- tired from food service having s o o o o c § r= -O CO t= cr l^orked at Rosewood and I ^""'®y's««liomes.Shewasamember of Hebron BaptistChurch and enjoyed gardening cannmg and quilting. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Shelby Steeie and a Survivors; her husband JamesL. Galiiher; 4 sons. JamesGaliiher of Harmony. Charles Grady Galiiher andwife Judy of Mocksville. Larry * tJ- Gailiher and wife Becky of Jeffery LynnGaliiher and wife Leah, also of Harmony: a brother. Charlie Barnard of Kemersvilie; 2 sis ters. Thelma Chambers of Hampionville and Ernestine Cleary ofMocksville; 10 grandchildren; and 16 greai-grand- children. r celebrating Mrs.GalUher's hfe were conducted at ii a.m.-niesdayatHebronBap tist Church with the Revs Darren Johnson. WilUam Wease Md Steve Hedgecock ofTiciat- ing. She lied in state at the church for 30 minutes prior to the service and burial followed in the church cemetery Pall bearers were: Todd. Brent. Charlie, Michael and Ethan Gall,her. Jason Faulkner. Andy Lipscomb and David Lee Johnson. Online condolences: *vw^.mem.com. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Of Iredell, 2347 Rtl.. StatesviUe.28625: or Make A Wish Foun- ^tion.2]2S.Tryon St. Suite1080 Charlotte, 28281, Ralph C GaDoway Ralph .C Galloway, 92, of Nancy Easter Loop, Mocksville. dietfon Tuesday. Dec. 8. 2009, at Brian Center of StatesviUe. Bom in Toronto, Ohio, on Oct. 12, 1917, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha Lambright Gailoway. He was retired from Ohio Edison Elec tric Co. and was ofthe Mormon faith. Survivors: his wife of 72 years. Opal May Varian GaUo- way: a son, Ralph A. (Ruth) Gailoway of East Springfieli Ohio: a daughter, Shirley Darios ofMocksville: 6 grandchildren. Bob, Lori and Bill of Florida, Pamela and" Hollie of North Carolina and Gary of Califor nia: 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mr. Galloway was also pre ceded in death by 3 sisters. Dor- • othy, Violet and LucUIe Gallo way: and 3 brothers, CUfford. Harold and Tom Galloway. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.dmitfiaieralservicexom. Ronnie Lee Morgan Roiinie Lee Morgan. 40. of Fairfieid Road, Mocksville, died on Wednesday. Dec. 9. 2009, at his home. Bom in Davic County on Dec. 8,1969, he was the son of Dorothy Nadine Tallent Spillman of Mocksville and the late William C. Morgan. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: his \vife, MeUissa Gay Morgan; 2 sons, William Gray Morgan of Mocksville and Richard Charles Morgan of Tobaccovilie; a daughter, Delia May Cranford of MocksviUe; a sister. Sondra Renay Morgan of Mocksville; and 2 nieces. Cassondra Morgan and Hailey Chunn. A service to celebrate his life was Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Daniel Gamble and James Marshall Taiient officiating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park in Cool- eemee. Pallbearen were David Spillman, Randle. Chris and Curtis Garretson. Dewayne Chunn and John Waller. The family received friends Satur day at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.daviefi4neralservice.com. ■^^Edward Wlliam Peebles Mr. Edward William Peebles, 95, ofAdvance, died on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 atKate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Saieta. He lived at Cedar Rock Assisted Living in Mbcksville for one and a half years. He was bom Dec. 19.1913, son of the late Madison and Olar Clarbom Peebles. He was a faithful member of Ml Sinai AME Zion Church, where he served as a member of the trustee board, a class leader, and a member of the Sunday School Department until his health de clined. Mr. Peebles served three years in the U.S. Army and le- ceived the World War n Victory Medal as well as an honorable discharge. He retired from Burlington Industries and the Davie County School System. He was a member of the Corinthian Lodge 17 Prince Hall Masons. He was preceded in death by his Erst wife. Ethel Peebles, his second wife, Mary E. Peebles: 4 brothers, James. Duff. RoberL and Richard; and 2 sisters, Edith and Isabelle. Survivors: a son. Rodgers Dale (Shirley) Peoples of Ad vance; 2 grandchildren. Tiffany of Asheville and Corey of Ad vance; a great-grandchild, Zoey ofAdvance; 2 step-sons, Clifton (Vtiginia) Scott ofWinston-Sa- lem, andBobby (Carolyn) Scott of Yadkinvtlle; a brother; Joe Jasper, and a sister. Ruby M. Brown, both ofAdvance; ahost of nieces, nephews, other rela tives and his extended family, the Stocktons (Jerry, Kae and Alex) of Advance. The funeral service was held .Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church in Advance. The Rev. Dr. Karen Miller, pastor, offtciated and burial followed in .the church cemetery with militaiy rites and rites by Corinthian Lodge 17 Prince Hall Masons. The,fam- ily received'friends 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences; GrahamFuneralHome.net. u>^anie Allen Teague ■ Janie Marie Allen Teague, 48, of Creason Drive, Mocks- ville, died on Thursday, Dec. 10, •2009. at Kate B. Reynolds Hos- 'pice Home.Bom in Forsyth County on July 26. 1961. she was the daughter of Helen Tate (James) Anderson ofMocksville and thelate Victor Arnold Allen. She • was a homemaker and was of ' the Baptist faith. ' • Also surviving; a son. Benji ' Eugene McDaniel of Mocks ville; 2 daughters, Amanda -' Diane (Troy) Lee of Mocksvilleand Angela Marie (Shawn) Cleniins of Wilkesboro; 2 broth ers. Victor Arnold Allen Jr. of Charlotte • and William Mashbum Allen ofAsheville: 2sistere. Frankie Susan (Antonio)Allen and Gale (Sandy) Poplin,of Jonesville; 6 grandchildren. Austin. Destiny. Kanie, andKenneth Lee and Haleigh and Nathan Clemins. She was also preceded indeath by a sister, Vickie Fay Goodman. A celebration of life servicewas held at 1 p.m. Monday. Dec. 14. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Darrel Cox "officiating. Burial was in the Jerusalem Baptist Church Cem etery, The family received friends Sunday. Dec. 13 at the • funeral home. Online condolences; >*'yvw.daviefiineralservice.com. o oo c g -r? n> c- cr XKenneth Wesley Cheek Mr. Kenneth Wesley Cheek. 81 of Bermuda Run, died W^esday.Dec. 16,2009 at the Kate B- Reynolds Hospice Home. ^ . noMr. Cheek washom Feb. .if, 1928 in WUkes County to James Wesley and Anise Jolly Cheek. Mr Cheek was in the restaurantbusiness for 45 years and was the former owner of Staleys Charcoal Steak House. He wa , a member of Pleasant Home j Baptist Church in Roaring i River- . ,. uHe was preceded in death by 7 brothers, Arnold, Culver. Quincy. Garvey. Dewitt. Jack and Archie and 3 sisters. Bemice Wood, UU Gentry and Luna Ree Blackburn. Surviving: hiswife.WillaJo Suiton Cheek; a son. Kenneth W Cheek Jr. and wife Dawn of Yadkinville; a daughter. Jenni fer Blumenthal and husband Larry of Charleston, S.C.; 2granddaughters, Megan and Morgan Cheek; 2 sisters, Petia Martin of Havelock and Frankie Walker of Winston-Salem: anda brother. Leo Cheek of Roar ing River. A funeral service was at z pm. Saturday. Dec. 19 atHayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Revs. Nick Cheek and David McNees officiating. Thefarailyreceivefriendsfollowingtheservice. ^ graveside service ivas at 2 p.m- Sunday, Dec. 20 at Pleasant Home Baptist aurch in Roar ing Rivet.Memorials; Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103; or Pleasant Home Bap- S? list Cemetery Fund. 2253 —• Rd Roaring River. 2866f.g. ^ Online condolences: > O v^tfw.ftaywonh'milUr.com. \Booker Stanley Cody Booker Stanley Cody. 55.^ Dalton Road. MocksvQle. died on Friday. Dec. 18. 2W. at V/FU Baptist Metiical Center. Bom in Rowan County on Scot. 8,1955.hewasihesooof ihe later Booker T andMagdalene Wilson Cody. He worked for Clover Dairy andwas of the Baptist faith. Survivors: 2 sons. Lee Cody and Booker Cody Jr.. both ofYadtanville; a daughter. T^ya . Carroll of Siaten Island. N.Y.; 4brothers. John Cody ofWingate. Samuel Cody of Ciemmons. Edward Cody of Washington,D.C.andFloydCodyofSheby; 4 sisters. Deanna Cody, Bnda L_ WiUcins and Mary Cody, all of Mocksville. and DebraCody of Winston-Salem; a special friend. Brona Smith ofWinston- Salem; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded m death by 3 brothers. Elmer Eaton. William Cody, and Charles D. Cody. A service to celebrate his lifewasheldMonday.Dec. 21, ai 8 p.m. in the Davle Funeral Ser vice Chapel with the Rev. Gre gory Dennis ofriciating- The family received friends Tuesdayat the funeral home. Bunalwas in the Salisbury Nanonal Com- ctcfv Online condolences;»,ww.davieftmeraUervic<!.ccm. .^usan Marie Hendrix Miss Susan Marie Hendrix, 54, of Comatzer Road. Mocks ville, died Friday, Dec. 18,2009 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Rowan County on Nov. 18. 1955 to Graham and Joyce Church Hendrix ofMocksville. She was a veterinary tech at Valley Ani mal Clinic and assisted her brother in his CPA business. She was a member of Bixby Pres byterian Church in Advance where she was an elder, Sunday school teacher, a member ofthe woe and loved singing in the choir. Also surviving: her son Chance of the home; her broth ers. Ricky (Donna) Hendrix of Tyro, Jack (Tami) Hendrix of High Point. Alan (Piper) . Hendrix of Walkertown, and Eric Hendrix; nieces and neph ews, Cameron, Meredith, Parker and Trevor;, special friends, Judy Howard, Barbara Carter. Dr. Charles (Donna) Williams and Stephanie Arrington. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Bixby Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Peter Peterson and Ricky Hendrix of ficiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was in the I church cemetery. The family received friends Sundayi Df^.. 20, at Eaton Funeral Home. . | Memorials: education fund , for her son. Chance Hendrix c/ 0 Bixby Presbyterian. Church. ; POBox2227,Advance. Online condolences:^, www.eaton/uneralservice.com. y'^arab Jacqueline Slate Sarah Jacqneline Slate, 88. of Lexington, died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. at Brian Center of Lexington. Bom in Gaston County on May 25. 1921, she was the daughter of the late Francis Augustin and Lucy Gales Slate. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Atlantic Union College in 1945 and her ' master's degree in French from Kansas State Teachers College in 1967, She taught in North ; Carolina at Draper Junior High ' School. Morehead Senior High School, and Ruffin High ^ School. Her last leaching posi tion was at Lexington Senior High School where she Uught French and Spanish until she retired in 1984. Shewasamem- her of the Mocksville Seventh- Day Adveniist Church. Survivors; a nephew, Dr. FrarKis Slate and wife Daphne of Mocksville; and a niece. Glenda Brenner and husband Michael of Washington, DC; several cousins and great nieces ' and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. A celebration of life service was held on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Danny Pope and the Rev. .Mike Hill of ficiating. Burial was in Rose Cemetery. The famiiyreceived friends on Sunday at the funeral home. , Memorials: Hospice of Davidson County. 524 S. State St., Lexington, 27292. C3 y Robert Allen Steele ^ Mr. Robert Allen Steele, 78, of Lake vie w Road.died Wednesday. Dec. 16,20W, at Kate B. Reynolds HospiceHomeinWinston-Salem. He was born in QueensCounty.N.Y.onNov 10 1931 to the late George and Adelaide Werner Steele. Mr. Steele wasa veteran of the US Air Foree. Survivors; his wife, JeanBtown Steele of the home. Online condolences:y^vw.eatonjuneralservice.com. X o CD ^ O o o o c: "in ^ Janet Kallen Stogner Mrs. Janet Sue Kallen Stogner, 66, ofNewbuigh, N.Y., died Sunday, Dec. 13,2009, at her home. . She was bora May 14,1943, to the late Robert N. and Agnes Kallen. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Kallen. Survivors; her husband, John W. Stogner of the home; 3 daughters, Rhonda L. Stogner and Robin L. Pfiefer, both of Mocksville, and Rebecca L.' Kane of Huntington Beach, Ca lif.; a son, John Stogner of the home; 2 sisters, Phyllis Kallen and Barbara Holman; 4 broth ers, David, Jerry, Bruce and Jack Kallen; 4 grandchildren, Sam, Micah, Ryan and Alec; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. < 18, at Rowan Memorial Park .' with the Rev. Darren Alexander t officiating. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital . St., Suite 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: ' www.ealonfimeralservice.com. ^^4la^garet W. Uttle Margaret Elaine Wineb^er Tittle, S8, ofHttleTk^, Mocks ville, died on Saturday, Dec. 19, J 2009'at Kate B. Reynolds Hos- j pice Home. ' n n j : Bom in Caldwell County on - Aug. 4, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Bunum Lee and Pearl Ellen Cardwell Winebarger. She worked at . Ingersol Rand and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors: her husband,' Charles William Tittle of the home; a stepson, Joe Wayne Tittle of Bristol, Teim.; a step daughter, Chariene Tittle Crotts of Advance; 2 sisters, Linda (Roy) Bryant and Gail (Latry) Rudisill;'2 brothers, Bunum (Wanda) Bryant and Carroll Winebarger; a grandchild, Eathan Harding Groce; 3 step- grandchildren, Tamara Cheri (Arthur) Isarol, Drema Tittle Rominger and Joseph Adam Crotts; and 5 step-great-grand- children, Dallas iyier ShoSher, Tristan Taylor Rominger, Dylan Reid Shofiher, Zachaiy Kalah Rominger and Landon Hunter. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sirena Gayle Hicks. The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Tittle was held Dies- day, Dec. 22, at 8:30 p.m..in the Da vie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Lyhde oifi- ' ciating. The family received ; fnerids on Diesday at the fit- | neral home. Burial wps on ! Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m.. i in the Salisbury National Cem etery. ishua Aaron York ' Mr. Joshua Josh Aaron York (Hancock), 21, of Gladstone Road, Mocksville, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at his home af ter a battle with Eisenmengers Syndrome. He was born Feb. 15, 1988, in Forsyth County. He is a graduate of Davie High School, Class of 2007. Survivors: his parents, Mark and Robin Hancock of the home; maternal grandparents, Pat and Bill York of PfaHlown; paternal grandparents, James and Alma Barker of Winston- Salem; stepgrandfather, David F. Hancock; 2 uncles, Tim and Tony York; special fiiend, Tif-. fany; and numerous great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Karen Roberts and the David Childress officiating. Burial followed in Liberty United Methodist Church Cem etery. The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 20, at' Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Pulmonary Hy pertension Assoc., 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Online condolences: j wyvw.ealon/uneralservice.com. n I CT t> rO N \ a i S n o CJ z H «< W z CO n o o -a cz CT a, e» ¥ o cy C3 ^Mary Kemp Barnhardt ^ Mrs. Mary Kemp Helms 'Barnhardt,97,ofNC 801 South, Advance, died Tuesday. Dec. 22,2009, at her home after six months of declining health. She was bom Aug. 4, 1912, , in Wingate to the late Thomas • Kemp and Mary Pariter Helms. Mrs. Earnhardt was a retired school teacher and homemak- er. She was a member of Fork Baptist Church for 73 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Charlie Frank Earnhardt; a sister; 4 brothers. Survivors; a son. Don (Sher ry) Barnhardt of Lexington; 3 grandchildren, Kent (Karen) Barnhardt of Anderson, S.C., Jerry (Kelly) Rayfield of Lex ington and Bambi Rayfield (Jason) Thomas of Clemmons; and 6 great-grandchildren, Car rie Barnhardt Penny, Ethan Barnhardt, Ashlyn Rayfield, Jerrett Rayfield, Sadie Rayfield and Charli Thomas. A graveside service was con ducted at ! p.m. Dec. 24, at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Kermit Bailey , and Robert Garrett officiating. Memorials; Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E. Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eaionfuneralservice£om. H. Harrison Jr. i Mr. William Henry Hani- : son Jr., 82. of Advance, died , Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at his" home. Mr. Harrison was bom in Or-. ^ leans Pariish. La. on Aug. 12. ; 1927 to the late William Henry ' • and. Lorecto Kigin Harrison. He retired from Equitable Life Insurance Co. in New Orleans after 25 years. Survivors; a son. William H. Harrison HI. M.D. and wife Karen of Advance; 7 grand- . children; a son-in-law; 2 sis ters. Joan H. Herbert of New Orleans and Susan H. Black- stock of Washington. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26 at Parklawn Memorial Park - Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Frack officiat ing. Memorials: The Smile Foun dation. Steve Vowell. Attomey, 303 E. Millsap. PO 8310, Fay- etteville.AR 72703. Online condolences: www. havworth-miller.com. ^Uliam F. Reavis ' William Franklin "Pete" , Reavis. 81. of Woodleaf, died • Wednesday. Dec. 23, 2009, at Lutheran Home at Trinity OaJcs in Salisbury. He was bom Jan. 21, 1928. in Rowan County and was the son of the late Luther Frank lin and Laura Isabelle Baker Reavis. He retired from the textile industry and woiked with Irwin Mills and Celanese Industries and was a member of South River United Method- ist Church. He was also preened in death by 4 sisters. Survivors: his wife of 62 years. Margaret Murph Reavis. whom he married on Jan. 11. 1947; a son. Steve Reavis (Marcia) of Woodleaf; a grand-.son. Casey Reavis ofWoodleaf; , and a sister. Lelia R. Pence of , Cleveland. Funeral services celebrating , his life were held at 11 am. I Saturday. Dec. 26. 2009. at: South River United Mctht^- ist Church with the Rev. Chris Williams officiating. The body lied in sute 30 minutes prior to the funeral and burial follow in the church cemetery. The I family received friends in the i fellowship haU- following the ' service. Online condolences:, www. eoitk—- John Abram Snider Jr. Mr. John Abram Snider Jr., 90,^of Duke Street, Cooleemee, died Monday, Dec.28,2009, at the Brian Center in Salisbury. He was bom May 21, 1919. to the late Tommie Lee Rattz Snider and John Abram Snider Sr. Mr. Snider was a faithful member of Cooleemee Presby terian Church where he sang in the choir as long as his health would allow. He was a vet eran of the U.S. Army during World War II where be had been a POW in Staiag- LIB in Germany. Mr. Snider earned the Bronze Star and the POW Medal. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Fairy S. Fos ter, Edna S. Foster and Mary S. Foster; and 5 brothers. Glen, J. W., Walter. Paul and Norman Snider. Survivors: companion and caregiver, Margaret Jacobs; dog, Chloe; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pm., Wednesday, Dec. 30. at Eaton Funeral Home with the Rev. John Groff officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Park with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received hiends at the home of Margaret Jacobs fol lowing the graveside service.. Memorials; Cooleemee Pres byterian. PO Box 27, Cool eemee; Davie Home Health, PO Box 848, Mocksville; Cooleemee VFW Post 1119, c/o Wayne Seamen, PO Box 1186, Cooleemee; or American Legion Post 54, c/o Bob Black- wood, PO.311, Cooleemee. Online condolences: eatonfuneTcdservieexemi' \Emma Lewis Studeveot Emma Lewis Studevent. 88, died on Dec. 25,2009. She was bom Aug. 16,1921 in Iredell County, daughter of the late Will and Nannie Car son Lewis. She attended Iredell County Public Schools, and joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. She was married to William Nathan Studevent Sr. They had three children. Emma worked at Da vis Hospital in housekeeping and retired in 1983. Her hob bies included putting together word puzzles and listening to gospel music. Preceding her death were: her husband William in 1977; sons, Donald, at birth: and Rondall in 2001; 4 brothers, Tony. Haskell, Carson, and Clyde Lewis; and a sister. Clois Lewis. Surviving: ason, William Na than (JoAnn) Studevent Jr., of the home; 4 sisters, Lois Rose, Gwyn Ickaid. Bobbie Lewis, and Faye Porter; 6 grandchil dren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law. Margaret Lewis and Marceila Lewis; a brother- ' in-law, Robert (Gladys) Stude vent; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Her ffineral service was held Monday, Dec. 28 at 1 pro. in thexhapel of Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Bernard Pate officiated and burial followed at Pleaswt Hill Baptist Chun^ > Cemetety.'The family received /■ ■ frierltls bnelidiir Befbie the ser-^ vice. " Online condolences; -■ GrahamFuneraIHome.net. \Ora MaeWhitaker Mrs. Ora Mae Booe Whi- taker, 100. fonnerly of Lat Whitaker Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, She was bom Nov. 13,1909, in Davie County to the late Wll and Rachel Comer Booe and was a homemaker and a farm er's wife. Mrs. Booe was char ter member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a member of the Lone Hickoiy Homemakeis Club. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Da vid Whitaker and 4 brothers, 1;John, Marvin, Howard and Ray ' Booe. • 1 Survivors: a sister, Fran ces Wantland of California; a brother. Wade Booe of Mocks- • ville; and several nieces and ' nephews. i l l A funeral service was con- -ducted at 2 p.m., Monday. Dec. ' 28, at Liberty Baptist Church with the Revs. Marvin Black- bum and William Hutchens of- ificiating. The body was placed jin the church 30 minutes prior i to the service. Burial was in the [ church cemetery. The family rp- Iceived friends on Sunday. Dm. •! 27. at Baton Funeral Online condolences: wvw.'i eaionfiineralservicexom. Vj