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Jan - Juna •o a BS o 0 s 1 Esl >« 1 8 bQ Q a iP<^5eorge M. Apperson Jr. George Marshall Apperson Jr.. 87, died on Dec. 10. 2009 -*• inAdanta. —- - The son of George Marshall Apperson and Beulah Vetnon Apperson, he was bom Aug. 29,1922 in Morebead City and grew up in Davie County and attended Cooleemee school. He earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in 1945. From Union Theological* Seminary in Richmond, Va. he earned a bachelor of divinity in 1949, a master of divinity in 1958, and a doctorate in 1964. He did additional graduate work in modern European history at the University of Virginia. Apperson enjoyed two careers, as a Presbyterian minister and as a professor of history and art history. Ordained in 1949, he served several churches in Virginia. In 1964 he became an assistant professor at Delta State University in Qeveland, Miss. In 1965 he moved to Memphis to spend the rest of his career at Rhodes College as an assistant professor. After his retirement ^m teaching in 1987, Apperson began research ing Presbyterian church history and published several scholarly articles. For more than 40 years, he taught an adult Bible study class at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Survivors: a daughter, Vemon Apperson of Sandy Springs, Ga., her husband David Ruskin, and their daughter Eleanor; 2 sisters, Anne Apperson Turling ton of Sewanee.Tetm. and Mary Apperson Davis of Mocksville; and 5 nieces and nephews. Memorials: Talent Identifi cation Program at Duke Uni versity. •obald Gene.Malpass Mr. 'Donald Gene Mai-' pass, 76, of Lugoff, S.C., died o Wednesday,-Jan. 6, 2009 at Forsytb Medical Center in 'Winston-Salem. Mr. Malpass was bom Jan. 13, 1933, in Wayne County to the late Mike and Nora Pate Malpass. He was medically re tired fiom the U.S. Air Force having served during the Ko rean Conflict. Mr.' Malpass was a retired insurance agent in Qemmons. He was a mem ber of Harvest Baptist Church in Lugoff and was a former member of Yadkin Valley Bap tist Church in Advance. He en joyed boating and fishing and loved singing. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Eloise Batts; and a brother, Gordon Mal pass. Survivors: his wife, Judith Holliday Malpass of the home; a son, Robert Alan (\^cky) Smith of Advance; 2 granddaughters, Sheena (Justin) Goode of Ad vance and Erika (Josh) Carlin of Winston-Salem; a great- granddaughter, Chloe Lane Carlin; a brother, Kenneth Mal- pas^ of \^inia; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 1:30 pjn. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Yadkinville with Pastor Bill Hale officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service. Memorials: Mission Fund of Harvest Baptist, 281 Wildwood Lane, Logoff, SC 29078. Online condolences: www. eatonfitneralservicexom. ^^arbara A. Zehnacker y hfe. Barbara Ann "Barb" Zehnacker, 69, of 'Waukesha, Wise., formerly of Mocksville, died suddenly after a short ill ness Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, with her family by her side. She worked as a medical billing clerk for many years before retiring in 1998. She en joyed gardening, traveling, was a reader and a Catholic. Survivors: her husband and best fiiend of 31 years, David K. Zehnacker; her children, Melissa Miller, Jennifer Zeh nacker and Michael Belmont; grandchildren, Suzanna, Court ney and Johnathan; her canine companion, Ashley; and many other relatives and friends. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at St. Francis of As- sisi Catholic Church, with the Rev. Andrew Draper officiat ing. Burial will follow in Rose Cemetery. The family will re ceive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Online condolences: vvrvw. eatonfitneralservicexom. 2 X3 <!> S Q, - - - ... -.Si ^ O 6. ^ 5 ? I- - ? - >0 / 6 DA V I E CO U N T Y EN T E R P R I S E RE C O R D . 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She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Barnes on April 24, 1992; a sister, Janice Howell; and a brother, Lyndon Elwood Wilson. Survivors: 3 sisters, Rachel (Sammy) Cross ofRavenswood, W.Va., Nan (Coy) Barnes of Advance and Ann Bamhardt of Mocksville; a brother, Jim Wilson and friend Tim Rose of Advance: and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pjn., Sunday, Jan. 10, at Baileys Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ed Carter and Tony Ow ens officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received ftiends Satur day, Jan. 9, from 4-7 pan. at the home of Ann Bamhardt, Wil- kesboro Street, Mocksville. Memorials: Kate B. Reyn olds Hospice Home, 101 Hos pice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www. eatonfunercdservicexom. r ^renda Kay Caldwell N BrendaKay Powell Caldwell, 39, of Newton, died Wednes day, Jan. 6, 2010 at her resi dence after a lengthy struggle with multiple sclerosis. Bora Sept. 6, 1950 in Davie County, she was the daughter of the Marie Ratledge Powell and the late Benjamin Frank lin Powell. She was a gradu ate of Gardner-Webb College and was a high school English teacher for many years. While her health limited her, she maintained passions for tutor ing children and reading books. She was a member of Friend ship United Methodist Church. Survivon; her mother of Mocksville; her husband of 38 years, Danny Allen Caldwell of the home; a daughter, Paige Caldwell Prusia and husband Kevin of Charlotte; grand daughter, Emily Nicole Prusia of Charlotte; brother, Ron ald Powell and wife Cathy of Mooresvilie; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diaruie and Steve Barnes of Gastonia; a niece; 3 nephews; and special caregiver, Vickie Stewart. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 4 pan. at Friendship United Meth odist Church in Newton with the Rev. Brad The officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Friday, Jan. 8 at Burke Mortuary in Newton. Memorials: Friendship Meth odist, PO Box 1373, Newton, 28658. Online condolences: www. burkemortuaryjcom. ti v)^9raT. Cleary I hte. Flora MaloneaTutterow Cleary, 90, of ChUdrens Home •' Road, Mocksville died at her ! home on Jan. 12,2010. She was bora in Davie Coun- ° ty on May 8, 1919 to the late Robert and Nina Richardson • Tutterow. She was of the Bap tist faith. She enjoyed time with her family and others. She had ' a passion for reading and mak ing quilts for her family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Qeary; children, Carl Geary, David Cleary, Odell Geary, James Geary, and Kirk Geary; 2 sisters Ella Ratledge and El sie Stanley; 2 brothers Clarence Tutterow and Carl Tutterow; and a grandson, Lester Cleary. Surviving: 3 sons. Tommy "Dene" Cleary, Dorman-j^Dor- cus) Geary, and Wayne (Kay) Cleary; 2 daughters, Eliza beth (Leroy) Baity and Marie (Donald) Hawks; 18 grandchil dren; 31 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild; 1 stepgrandchild; a sister, Lou ise T. Gunter; a brother, Alfied Tutterow; sister-in-law, Hazel Tutterow; special caregiver. Patsy Keaton. Her body will be taken back home for visitation .where people can come by after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 pjn. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Ijames Baptist Church by the Rev. John Brown. She will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences: www. gentryJuneralservice£om. ua V Reynold E. Duncan Reynold Erastus Duncan. 60. of Advance, died on Thursday, Jan.7,2010. Mr. Duncan was bom on Nov. 13, 1949 in Jacksonville to the late Horace Duncan Sr. and Dorothy Mae Mattocks in Maysville. He joined St. Stephens AME 2jon Church in Maysville at an early age. Reynold graduated from Win- ston-Saletn State University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Af ter moving to Davie County he attended Cedar Creek Mis sionary Baptist Church and worked faithfully for more than 30 years.Throughout his life he enjoyed a number of interests and sports, which included his church, working with the Da- vie'County NAACP, football, photography, computers, gar- ' dening. and the outdoors. His garden will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Hicks. Survivors; his college sweet-'heart and wife of 36 years, Ber-'tha Clark Duncan of the home;a daughter Monica Duncan,of Durham; a brother Horace'W. ( Mildred) Duncan Jr. ofMaysville: 2 uncles, ThurstonMattocks of Greenville and Lu-ther Tumbull of Wake Forest; 8aunts, Katie White, Mary Roberts and Hazel Mattocks, ail ofSilverdale, Fearlie Andrews of Waterbury, Conn., Esther Tum bull of Wake Forest. Catherine Clark and Mary Pearl McClen- don. both of Ansonville, and Mabie Mattocks of Greenville; 7 sisters-in-law. Lurline Clark, Ozener Clark and Faulette Clark, all of Mocksville, Re- ther Parker of New York. N.Y., Corrie Clark of Mount Vemon. N.Y., Betty Clark of Salisbury, and Sadie Clark of Advance; 7 broihers-in law. Lyman Parker of New York. Leo Hicks of Queens. Charlie Clark of Mt Vemon, Elbert Clark of Mocks ville, Preston Clark ofSalisbury, Clarence Clark of Advance and Frank Clark. Mocksville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cous ins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Fri day, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at Ce dar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 711 Cedar Creek Road, Mocksville. The Rev. Coker Stewart, pastor, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from noon-1. An other service will be conducted on Saturday. Jan. 16, at St. Stephens AME Zion Church in Maysville with burial in the Duncan Family Cemetery in Maysville. Memorials: Duncan Family Scholarship Fund c/o Jacque line Green. 1312 E. Eva Blvd. Chesapeake, VA. 23320; or Belgrade Community Action Assoc.,PO.Box 381 Maysville. 28555. Online condolences; Graha- mFuneralHomejtet. - - O y Margaret Daniel Floyd \ Mis. Margaret Daniel Royd, 79, of Mocksville died Sundaymorning, Jan. 3,2010. Mrs. Floyd was bom S^pt-iUi 1930 in Davie County to the late Jesse Columbus and Car rie Privette Daniel. She was a member of Holy Cross Lu-dieian Church. She was a reg istered nurse retiring after years at VA Medical Center in Salisbury. During her carwr at the VA. she was awarded theSecretary's Award for Excel lence in Nursing. She attended nursing school and graduated from Rowan Memorial Nursmg School. Mrs. Hoyd graduated from Cooleemee High Schrol, where she was an outstandmg basketball player. She was of fered a full scholarship by the Hanes Hosiery Girls team dur ing a time when the team won multiple AAU Championships and piaced many players on the AU-American team. She declined this offer to foUow her dream to attend and gradu ate &om nursing school to be come a registered nmse. Ma^ family members and ftiendsenjoyed the chocolates, pomd cakes and fruitcakes she baked during the Christmas holidays. A fan of NCAA basketball and NASCAR. Jeff Gordon has lost a loyal supporter. She was preceded m death by her husband, James Mpses Floyd Sr.; and a brother. Jack Daniel. Survivors; a son. James Mo ses Royd Jr. and wife Norma of Midland; a grandchild. Isaac; 2 sUters. Eunice Stroud and hus band BUI Stroud. and Barbara Foster. aU of MocksvUle; and a special sister-in-law, Aldme Daniel. A memorial service wasf conducted at 1 pjn. Satur^y. Jan. 16, at Holy Cross Luther- , gflS an Church. 1613 US 601 S.. \ M Mocksville with Pastor Su^ rS Bame. The family receivedI ^ friends at the church following |* ey the service. ' i n "J 2o Memorials; Holy Cro^,^-r|^'g; theran.l613US60lS.Moc&-, S ville. 1 Online condolences: ^iiionfunercdservicexomM U-J o" LD I I e I o o d >< a § i w 99 P3 O O 90 d a §"Lt IS s wO -OS -- ra Mi >^ilUe Angell Horton Ms. Billie Angell Honon, 75. of Richfield, died Thursday, Jan. 7,2010, at Rowan Region al Medical Center in Salisbury. She was bom April 7, 1934, in Davie County to the late Cashwell Jones Angell Sr. and Clona Landreth Angell. Ms. Horton was a charter member of Blaise Baptist Church and was retired from Sara Lee Corp. She was a reader, bird watcher and lover of wildflowers. Ms. Horton never missed an oppor tunity to witness her greatest joy in life, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, par ticipating in the activities they loved. The last 18 years of her life were spent with her best friend and companion, George Foster of Richfield. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Ruby Purvis and Virginia "Teny" Clement Eaton; and a brother, CJ. An gell Jr. Survivors: a daughter. Caro lyn (Curtis) Spell of Mocks- ville; a son, David (Desi) Neal of Rockwell; 3 grandchildren, Christopher (Melissa) Spell, Corey Spell and Heather(Ryan) Froelich;4great-grandchildren, Maddox Spell, Parker Froelich, Aidan Froelich, Evan Froelich and a baby boy (Spell) on the way; 2 sisters, Betty (Alton) Carter of Richfield and Bob- , bie (Jack) Daniels of Winston- Salem; and several nieces and I nephews. I A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Burial fol lowed in Joppa Cemetery in Mocksville. The family re ceived friends at the funeral home one hour prior .to the ser vice. Memorials: Alzheimer's As soc., Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shanuxjck Drive. Bran- comb 10, Charlotte, 28215- 3225. Online condolences: www. ecuonfuneralservicexom. ^linnie Sue Doby Harp \ Mrs. Minnie Sue Doby Harp, 69, of Advance died Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 at her home. She was bom Jan. 9, 1940 in Forsyth County to Edward L. Doby Sr. and Mary Allen Doby. Mrs. Harp sold produce and canned goods in the sum mer in Clemmons under the blue tarp and was known as the "Soup Lady". She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson. Chris Harp; 2 great-grandchildren, Laci and Kaci Goforth; 2 sis ters and a brother. Surviving: her husband of 54 years. Franklin "Sonny" Harp; her children, Debbie Williams and husband Howard, Donna Burton and husband Randy, Dennie Harp and David Harp and wife Karen, all of Advance; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Jewell Weber of Deland, Fla. and sev eral nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 at Hay- worth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Chaplain Meghan Mc- Swain officiating. A graveside service was at 2 pJii. Monday. Jan. 11 at Wesllawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family received friends Satur day, Jan. 9 at the funeral home. Online condolences: www. hayworth-mUler.com. V. ri e e et •-S •o £ S 0 u td Cd OS 1g2 Cd H § >« D 0 U (d 1 O -- Martha Todd May Mis.ManhaToddMay,99.of Winsion-Saleni, died Wednes day. Dec. 30. 2009 ai Kaus B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bora Dec. 25, 1910 in Yadkin Councy to Coraelius Huston and Mary Jane.Reavis Todd. Mis. May was a member of Bethesda Moravian Church. She taught Sunday School for years at New Eden and Bethes da-. Sbeserved on the board of eldeis and board of trustees. She was a faithful member of the Joy Circle that made 1.800 chicken pies for years that sup ported church projects. Mn. May was redred from Western Electric (Lucent) after more than 29 years. She also worked for Firestone Hre and Rubber Co. during World War Q. and for Mis. White's Sewing Shop on Fourth Street. She became known locally forherreweaving that repaired tears. She drove for 18 years for the Ardmore Tiansportadon Ministry by tak ing elderly and handicapp^ for doctor appointments, etc. She was preceded in death by 8 brothets and 4 sisters. Clede Mitchell of High Point. Vhgil, Silas. Cyrus, Leslie, Jones. Wdliam. and Luther Todd of Yadkinville. Laurence Todd of East Bend, Margaret Lakey of Mocksville. Minnie Styets and Bertha Htx>ts of Yadkinville: 2 grandsons, Marven L. Poin- dexter and Gary Poindexter; 3 great-grandsons. John Heniy May. Adam Poindexter, and Christopher Sidden. Surviving: her children. Ma- tie (Bob) Poindexter of Qem- mons. Dr. Henry E. (Bobbie) May Jr. of Yadkinville. and Joan (Ray) Cress of Advance; 10 gran^hildren; 21 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, n^hews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were con ducted at 2 pjn. Saturday. Jan. 2 at Bethesda Moravian Church with the Revs. Richard Spach and Norwood Green officiat ing. Burial followed in Salem Moravian Graveyard. The family received friends at the church prior to the service. - Memorials; Bethesda Mora vian. 740 Bethesda Rd.. Win- ston-Salem, 27103; 'or. Salem ■-Moiavian Graveyard, c/o Sa-.lem Congregation ^501 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, 27101. . Online. condolences: www. GJJ> ^(^ildred Janet Fink^ Mis. Mildred "Millie" JanetTaylor Rnk. 86. formerly of Faith, died Friday, Jan. 1,2010 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Mrs. Fink was bora July 4, 1923, Chesterfield County. S.C. to the late Jesse Thomas and Miimie Rosella Woodward Taylor. She was a member, of Faith Lutheran Church where she had served as an advisor tothe Lutheran League and as the . treasurer for many years. She was active in the Faith Ameii-can Legion Auxiliary, serving a term as president. She worked for more than 30 years in the Rowan County Tax Collectors Office and was the county's as sistant tax collector before re tiring in 1988. She was a readerand enjoyed gardening and needlepoint. She was preceded in death by her husband. Robert Hilbert Fink. Surviving: a son. Robert Hil-bett Fink in of Cherry Grove, S.C.; 4 grandchildren, Nathan Robert Fink. Daniel Gardner Rnk, Charles Patrick Fink and Tessa Claire Fink; a sister, Uzeal Taylor Beiiier of Mocks ville; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at M am. Saturday,I Jan. 9, at Eaton Funeral Chapel.The family will receive ftiends following the seivice. . Memorials: Faith LutheranChurch Building fund. PC Box 669. Faith 28014. Online condolences: www. ecuonfuneratservicejcom. € n *A C/> —i~ ^ o death'^'he^^ hioibiMl. Rote '^Barbaras.Hammond ""d' Rotemon; » soo. Roy ^ Mrs. Buten Swifi Ham- DaJe Rteemon; and 7 smers. nond, 87. fomwrly of Massa- Mazit Mellon, Blanche Ugle,chusensandofWiniion-Saleme-R^di Reavis, Haiel Thomas, died Tuesday, Jan, 5, 2010, ai Laura Sparks, Helen Orteil and WiUowbrook HeaJihcare Cen- Colleen Forresi,^ Survivors; 2 sons, Michael Mrs. Hammond -as bom Robertson of ihe home and July 27 19r, ui Aeushnei. Kenneth (Sheila) Robertson Mass to the late Paul and Nel- of Advance: 2 grandchildren.lieCoupeSwifi.Shewasretired Coiy (Crystal) Robertson of faxoN.C.BapdsiHospiiai. MocksviUe and Enn Robertson Survivor her husband of 67 of Advance: a great-grandson, years, Charles S. Hammond: Barren Scott Robertson; 2 sis- 3 daughters. Joanne H, (Da- lers, Lucille (Walter) (irreU of vid) Yaun, Marilyn H. Melnnis Advance and Gladys (CUude) and Paula H. (Bruce) Shaw: 5 McNeil of Mocksviile: a broth- grandchildren; and 6 great- er, George Lester (Ruth) Foster grandchildren. of MociavUle; 3 sisiers-in-Uw. A -^ri'l service wiU be Marie Robertson, Loreoe God- >~wt,.r..>i at 11 am, Saturday, (lard and Mate! Laird; and sev- Jan 9 at First United Method- eral nieces and nephews, ist Church of Mocksviile wuh A funeral service was con- the Rev. Darren Alexander of- ducted at 2 pm. Wednesday. - ficiating f"- " Fellowship Baptist Memorials: Alzheimer's As- Church, with the Rev, Wayne soc. Western Carolina Chapter. Swisher officiating. The body 3800 Shamrock Drive, Bran- v/as placed in the church 30 comb 10, Charlotte, 28215- minutes tefore the seiwice. 3225- or Hospicert'aliialive Burial followed in Dulin Uiut- CareCenter, lOl Hospice Une, ed Metbodisi Church Cemetery. The family pftcatvcd fricndaWinsion-SaJcm. 27103. Online contWencea": www, Tuesday, Jan. 5. at Eaton Fu €atofifiintratserAce£om.aeml Home in Mocksviile. Memorials; KaieB.Reynolds Hospice Home, 10! Hospice Lane, Wmsion-Salem, 27103; or charity of donor's choice. Online condolences: www. earoBjuneralsfyiceicorR. a a- . O' es & •o fi 96 O u- Ed 96 td CO s A. 96 Cd Cd ;h H Z 3 0 u Cd 1 a ^^<^haron Ann Boger Sharon Ann Decess Boger, 64, of Cooleemee died Saturday morning, Jan. 9,20iaat KateB. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was. bom in Catskill, N .Y. on Aug. 21,1945 to the late Richard and Helen Cole Decess. She retired as manager with Family Dollar Stores in 2007. Survivors; 2 sons, James (Cathy) Decess and Joseph (Frances) Boger of Cooleemee; 5 granddaughters, Miranda Sprouse, Jamie and Lacey De cess, and Amber and Courtney Boger, all of Cooleemee; 2 brothers. James Decess of Cum berland, Va. and Richard Decess of Aurora, Colo.; 2 nieces, Lora (Mike) Woodell of Elk Grove, Calif, and Jamie (Carl) Brown of Chesteideld, Va.; a nephew, Eric Decess of Richmond, Va. • A memorial service to cel ebrate her love of life was to be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Zachary House in Cooleemee by Chaplain Fred Moretz. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville. N^exis Blanton Alexis Jade Blanton, infant daughter of Brian Thomas and Christy A. Gunter Blanton of Reavis Road, Harmony, died at birth on Wednesday, Jan.,6,2010, at Davis Regional Mescal Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: 2 brothers, Austin Gunter and B J. Blanton, and a sister, Kourtney Lee Blanton, all of the home; maternal grandparents, Erlene Norman and Steve Gunter, both'of Harmony; paternal grandparents, Val Blanton of South Carolina and Thonias and Elaine Blanton of Georgia; ma ternal great-grandmother, Doris Gunter of Mocksville: and sev eral aunts, uncles, and cousini. The family had a private graveside service at West Yadkin As- embly of God Cemetery, Hamptonville, with the Rev. John By- rly officiating: " . . Online condolence: ■wwwjnem.com. v)^ay Everett Mayberry i^ Mr. Ray Everett .•'RJ£.".| Mayberry, 64 of Mocksville,; died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at ithe Kate B. Reynolds Hospice , Home. He was bom in Grayson County, Va. to Ray and Edith Anders Mayberry. Mr. Mayberry was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was a drag racer for mote than 50 years (Shade Tree Special). He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronnie and Sherman. Surviving: his wife, Colene;a son, Tracy Mayberry and wife CarolofWinston-Salem;5 sisters, Shirley Joyner of Lewis- ville, Linda Alexander (Dan ny) of Winston-Salem, 'Gail Knowles of Lewisville, Cindy Bailey (Ron) of Galax, Va. and Treasa Templeton (Gary) of Winston-Salem; 2 broth ers, David Mayberry (Gracie) of Lewisville and Eddie May berry (Mary Ann) of Tobac- coville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pm. Wednesday,Jan. 13 at Fellowship Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Wayne Swisher. Entombment followed in Westlawn Gar dens' of Memory in Clemmons. ' The family received friends Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Kate B. ReynoldsHospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Wnston-Salem, 27103; or to Fellowship Baptist, 1084 Rainbow Road, Advance. Online condolences: haywortk-millerxom. www. •o. ^ O G3 s- ^)^vis AUda^der^ \)<£aiie Denton Fleming lifbi »Lilli fe o & — «= ft CD fls - qr 20 IT. , Avis Alicia ^decson, 51, of ^ Mocksville, di^^Tbes^y, Jan 19,2(X).9.atW^ Baptist Medi cal Center in Wiiston-Salem. ..She was a 1976 ^diiate of Davie High School and a mem- bet of Shilol^ Baptist Church. She had a career in the banking industry and was last employed at State Employees Credit Union in Mocksville. Contact Graham Funeral Hiome at 751-1100 for liineral service details. • Memorials: Oavie Founda- ion. Class of *76 Scholarship, *0 Box 546, Mocksville. e Denton Fleming, 71, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2009 in Mocksville. Mrs. Fleming was a Meck lenburg County, Va. native born the youngest of 11 children to the late SJ*. Denton and Dora Leonard Denton. She was a 1957 graduate of Norlina High School and a member of Norlina Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Y. Fleming. Her funeral service was conducted by Billy Fuller and the Rev. Doug Curtis at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Norlina Baptist. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery in Man- son. Pallbearers were Wilson Shearin, Eugene Fields, Preston Floyd, Vemon Fleming, Randy Curtis and Tyson Satterwhite. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Brotherhood at Norlina Baptist. The family received friend prior to the fu neral at the church. Survivors: 3 sons, Alton Fleming and wife Tammy of Advance, Greg Fleming and wife Joanne of Raleigh and Mi chael Fleming and wife Lori of Manson; 3 sisters, Lucille Crews of Durham, Patience Brannock and Dot Bobbitt, both of Nor lina: and grandchildrren, Alex, Ben Jordan.Mackenzie, Sydney, Noah, Cooper and Logan. Memorials: American Lung Assoc., 1301 PennsylvaniaAve., Washington, DC, 20004. cO Spry Munday ' Lois Faye Spry Munday, 78, of Gladstone Road, Mocks ville, died on Thesday, Jan. 12, at Forsyth Medical Center. Bom in Davie County on May 30,1931, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Bessie Safely^ Spry. She. was retired from Hanes and- was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Her husband, Robert Mun day, preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2000. She was tdso preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Spry and 3 sisters, Mar garet Brown, Elizabeth Rich- kus and Helen Snider. Survivors: a son, John D. (Julie) Munday of Salisbury; 2 daughters, Bobbie M. (Rob ert) Tutterow and Donna M. (Richard) Hoots, all of Mocks ville; 3 brothers, James Spry of Mocksville, Joe (Libby) Spry Jr. of Salisbury and Lewis Ray Spry of MocksviUe; a sister, Betty Spry (Jerry) Patterson of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and nu merous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Jan. 16 at noon at Liberty United Method ist Church with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating.Inumment was in the church cemetery. The family received ftiends Saturday at the church. Memorials; charity of the do nors'choice. Online condolences:' www. daviefiineralservice.com. X) O m n o G >< ts z 90 CO pa n o 90 o e ' S a a CD 05 Oi Blackwelder Jr.. 53. of No Creek Road. Mocksville. died unexpectedly. Saturday, Jan. 16."2010. at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was bora Feb. 23. 1956. in Rowan County to Leslie and Betty Wyart Blackwelder. He was a graduate of Davie Coun ty High School and was a mem ber of Fork Baptist Church. He was employed by Atrium in. Lexington and had worked for Thompson Crown Wood Prod ucts in Mocksville. Mr. Black- welder loved woodworidng. golf, antique tracmrs and his dog. Lady. Survivors; his wife. Brenda Campbell Blackwelder of the home: his parents: a sister. Au drey (Craig) Freeman: a neph ew. Todd (Cindy) Freeman, all of .Mocksville: 2 stepdaugh ters, Wendy (Larry) Harward of Liberty and Tract (Steve) Maginnis of Mocksville: and 4 stepgrtmdchildren. .A funeral service was con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 20. at Eaton Funeral Cha pel. with the Rev. Joe Wood ward officiating. Burial fol lowed in Fork Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. .Memorials:.American Cancer Society. 4.A Oak Branch Dr.. Greensboro, 27407: or Ameri can Heart Assoc.. Memorials/ Tributes Processing Center. PC Box 5216. Glen Allen. VA 23058-5216. Online condolences: www. edtonfungralservice com. ,*)dames Harley Taylor Jr. ; ^Jaaies Harley Taylor Jr., 89., of Fayetteville. died Tuesday ' Jan. 12.ai0. He was 1 graduate of Ap palachian Stare University and , NC Stare University obtaining a civil engineering degree. He was mined as a navigator in World Warn and served with theArray Corps of Engineers, reixrxag as a lieutenant colonel in the Array Reserves. During his career he was stationed stateside as well asEurope.Asia.andlceland. In additioiiioexiensive travel with his wife of S4 years, Catherine Ledbeuer Taylor, they served as Southern Baptist Missionar ies in Ainencan Samoa, and panteipaied in mission trips in Uruguay. Ktwea. and Israel. .Mr. Taylorwas a .Mason and a tnerh- ber of the FayetteviJIe Lions Club, as well as a volunteer lor the local Center for the Blind. He IS ptexftled in death by his wife; daughter,Janet DianeTay lor of Nashville, Tenn.r sister. Jane Holcombe.Winston Salem: brothers, Kenneth and Seyinour Taylor, both of Smiihfield. Survivors; daughters and' their spouses. Linda Taylor of New York. N-Y.; Carolyn and Scott Reichen.Ocala.Fla.; Patty and Mark Hamis, Mocksville, and son. the Rev. fames L. Taylor and Sandra Taylor. Ul- lington: sister. Edyibe W^ pf Lillington; 10 grandchildren: and 5 gieat-ginndchUdren. The family received visitors on Friday, Jan. 15 at Jemlgan- \^^fTen Funeral Home. Fiyene- ville. The funeral service wes Sarurday. Jan. 16 at 2 pan. in the chapel at Jemigan-Warren : Funeral Home. Burial with military honors followed in ; Lafayette Memorial Park on ' Ramsey Street. i Memorials: to .Mr. Taylor's . favonte gospel lotiiio iniiusvy;,J The liylow.ilSS-Oak^Sff-Cil.J i^^nald Grey Foster ^Mr. Donald Gtey Foster. 68, of Davie Street, Cooleemee, died Thursday, Jan. 14,2010 at the W.G. Heffher MetJical Cen ter in Salisbury. He was bom Aug. 31. 1941. in Davie County to the late Dewey Alvin "Fuzzy" and Au drey Levaughn Dtirham Foster. Mr. Foster was a vetertm of the U.S. Army 32nd Airborne Di vision and was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by a soti. Mark .Anthony Fosten a brother, Archie Sher man Foster: a brother-in-law, Harvey Hursey: and stepmoth er, Rebecca Beck Foster. Survivors: a daughter. Shir ley Foster (Mike) Williams: a stepdaughter, Jerri Foster; a grandson, Jonathan V^lliams: a granddaughter, Caroline Wil liams: 2 sisters, Phyllis JoAnn Hursey and Wanda Kay (Da vid) Whitley, all of Cooleemee: and 3 brothers, Clifford Adam (Lynda) Foster of Ringgold, Ga., Carl Douglas (Debbie) Foster of Cookeville.Tenn. and Grady Alvin (Olivia) Foster of Clemmons. A fiineral service was con ducted at 11:30 aan.. Tues day, Jan. 19. at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. John Groff and James "Jim" Lytle officiating, Burial followed in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, Jan. 18. at the fiineral home. Memorialsr Juvenile Dia betes Foundation. 312 N. Eu gene St.. Suite D, Greensboro. ' 27401. ; Online condolences; www. eaton/uncraUervicecom. S- § - cr v)<rherese Agnes Dubois vTherese Agnes Dubois, 80, of Howard Street, Mocksville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Cen ter. Bom in Providence County, R.I., on M^h 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Alice Noela Ge- nereux Coumoyer. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. n Herhusband, Paul R. Dubois, preceded her in death on Nov. 12,1992. She was also preced ed in death by a son, Richard Dubois and a brother, Norman Coumoyer. Survivors: a son, Donald P. Dubois, of Modena, N.Y.; and a daughter, Lorraine T. Wilkie of Mocksville;'6 grandchildren, Christopher (Danielle) Wilkie, Keith Wilkie, Jennifer (John) Zupan, Allison (Brian) Adach, Heather (Clifton) Wood and Kelly Dubois; 12 great-grand children; 15 nieces and neph ews; and several great nieces and nephews. The mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, Jan. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Francis of As sisi Catholic Church with thew Rev. Father Andrew Draper of ficiating. The family received friends on Thursday, Jan. 14 at Davie Funeral Service. Burial was in the St. Charles Bor- romeo Cemetery in Gardiner, N.Y. Memorials: Autumn Care of Mocksville Activity Fund, 1007 Howard St., Mocksville; or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Building Fund, 862 YadldnvUle Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. daviejuneralservicexom. \>^ai^ade J. Richardson ^ Mr. Wade Junior Richardson, (Xf:laryl Jones Kluenie Mrs. Caryl Jones "Granny" Kluenie, 77, of Kosy Trail, Mocksville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12,2010 at her home. She was bom March 1,1932 in Rye, N.Y. She moved to North Carolina from Florida 33 years ago. She worked in food ser vice all of her life and worked for years at Miller's Restaurant before opening her own restau rant, Karyls Kosy Komer in 1989, where she enjoyed mak ing friends with customers. She retired in 1995. She spent lots of time in the garden, and cro cheting baby blankets that she donated to A Storehouse for Jesus. He rescued many dogs along the way. She loved ani mals and drove around with her dog Kiki at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, William- George Kluenie; and a brother, Wiliam Carter Halbert. Survivors; her daughters, . Linda Lory and Robbin Kilo- urey-James; grandsons, Shayne Lory and Tma and Amy, and Seth Jam^ and Amanda, all of ' Mocksville; and Kiki. She donated her body to Duke University, and the re mains will be cremated. A pri- . vate service will be held. Donations: Davie Humane Society. Da 73, of Yadkinville died Tues day, Jan. 12,2010 at his home. He was bom July 11, 1936 in Davie County to the late Bascom Roosevelt and Cora Tutterow Richardson. Mr. . Richardson was retired after 28 years with N&L Fasteners, and worked 18 years at Courtney Grocery. He was a member of Bread of Life Baptist Church, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and received his 25- year member pin with Harmon Masonic Lodge AF&AM. He loved the outdoors and was a hard worker. ' He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rich ardson; and 2 infant sisters. Surviving: his wife of 50 years, Sarah McEwen Richard son of the home; 2 daughters, Pam (Todd) Lowder, Clem- mons; Kathey (J.D.) Khan, Yadkinville; grandchildren, Nicole Lowder, Zack Lowder, Jacob Khan, Alivia Khan; a great-grandchild, Sarah Fayth Lowder; 2 brothers, Hard ing Richardson of Manhburg; Johnny Richardson, Harmony; and several nieces and neph ews. The family received friends Thursday at Gentry Family Fu neral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service was held at 1 p jn. Friday at Bread of Life Baptist Church by the Revs. Harding Richardson, Ricky An derson and Dan Musser. Burial followed in the Courmey Bap tist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of Da vie. Online condolences: www. gentryfuneralservicejcom. 'U T cy ■Z. oO r- c- c. s <D CS - or 2: c5' "IT. CT Q3 o ^ tr o> ^Otis Gordon Xrexler Otis Gordon Tnexler, 83, of Jcnesville, died Wednesday,Jan. 13 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom Nov. 20,1926 in Suny County to the late Thomas ' Lee and Ethel Patton Trexler. Mr. Trexler was a retired tnick driv- ' er for Merita Bread Co.; he was a member of Swan Creek Baptist ' Church. Mr. Trexler served in the US Navy during World War H. j He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, William Bag- : gett. J Surviving: his wife of 63 years, yallie Mae Cook Trexler of 5 the home; children, Patricia (Gorrell) Myers, East Bend; Barbara S (Jeff) Shaw, Fairview; Deborah Baggett, Bonita Springs, Fla.; 0 Sandra (Holland) JoUey, Jonesville; Allen Otis (Vonda) Trexler, I Ronda; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Creola p Moddy, Clara Jean Porter, lU Sue Massey; 2 brothen, Lester C Trexler, Charles Stone. § The family received friends Friday, Jan. 15 at Gentry Family 5 Fune^ Service in Jonesville. His funeral was conducted at 2 p jn.Saturday, Jan. 16 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Revs. Evan Bass | and Ralph Casstevens. He lay in state 30 minutes prior to the ser- S vice. Burial followed at Swan Creek Baptist Church Cemetery <§ with full military honors by the VFW Post 10346. I. Online condolences: www.gentryJuneralservice£om: § K> 10 Survivors in addition to hermother: 2 sisters, Sharon and firena Anderson, both of Win- ston-Salern; 3 brothers. Jimmy y ^^vis AJicia Anderson Memoriais;, Davie Com- 52 Avis Alicia Anderson, 51, c Foundation, Class of ^ Mocksville, died on Jan. H. Box546 as 2010, she died at WFU Bapti; '^ocksvil'e. S Medical Center in Winstoi condolences: Cra/ia Z Salem. '"^"neralHomejjet. ^ A daughter of Dorothy and r- the late Charles Anderson Jr., ^ she was bom Feb. 25, 1958 in P Mocksville. SHe was a 1976 17^ graduate of Davie High School — and a 1982 graduate of Pfeiffer < College in Misenheimer. She ® was employed as a loan offi cer by State Employees' Credit Union until leaving for medi cal reasons. Prior to that, she worked as a teller for Le.xing- ton State Bank. She was a dedi cated member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Finance, Willing Workers'. Pulpit and Campbell Scholarship comminees. She also served as treasurer of the Women's Fellowship, Youth Director and a member of the Trustee Board. She served as treasurer of the local branch of the NAACP. In 2008 she was ^ the recipient of the NAACP ^ President's Award. She was in- c% strumental in helping establish y a scholarship fund for the Davie ^ High Class of 1976. She was , known to family and friends as the "unlicensed contractor." No i/^ob was top large or too small ^ T^^for the female Bob Vila. She ^ "^gwas a reader and lover of fash ion. ^^enneth Roland Haynes ^ Mr. Kenneth Roland Haynes, 81, of US 158, Mocksville, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at hiS' home. He was bom Feb. 20,1928, in Kanawha County. W.Va, to the late William Henry and Vasia Thaxton Haynes. iMr. Haynes retired from Gravely Tractor after 49 years. He had served-in the National Guard in West Vir ginia. Mr. Haynes was a family man who loved his animals. He was also preceded in death by 5 sisters, Gamett Edens, Esta Haynes, Peggy Fowler, Mary Wells and Ma mie Thaxton; and 4 brothers, Hobart. Boyd. Brady (who died while serving his country) and Bernard Haynes. . Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Marie Boggess Haynes of the home; 3 daugh ters, Connie (John) Cook of Ru ral Hall, Beverly (Gary) Mar-, shall of Mocksville and Dreama (L.J.) Miller of Advance; a son, Bryan (Erin) Haynes of East Bend; 3 grandchildren. Mi chelle (Virgil) Currence, John (Stephanie) Cook Jr., Cassey (Chris) Jester, Gregg (Kimber- ly) Marshall, Brad Marshall, Lilly Tumer-Haynes, Madison Haynes and Taber Haynes; 9 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Brianna, Corey, Jared, Dylan, Lauren, Ty, Brock and Brady: 2 sisters, Sadie Roush of Mocks ville and Betty June Beane of' Charleston, W.Va.; a brother, Donald (Lillian) Haynes of Gandeville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; and a spe-1 cial sister-in-law, Peggy Peters of Charleston, W.Va. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan, ; 24, at Eaton Funeral Chapel ' with the Rev. Kevin Hobson officiating. Burial followed In Rose Cemetery. The family re ceived friends on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home. ^ Memorials: Humane Society of Davie, PO Box 153, Mocks ville; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospital "St., Suite 103. Mocksville. Online condolences: www. j., eaionfimeralservice.com. . Ss VGertrude Ellen Camp Ms. Gennjde Elien Curiy\^elverene Boger Thiel Camp,67.ofNorthMainStrc«i, ""NkENSINCTON. MD - Mrs. Mocksville.diedSaturday.Jan. Melverene Edna Boger Thiel, 16. 2010. ai Rowan Memorial 88. of Kensingion. Md., died Hospital in Salisbury. Monday, Jan, 18, 2010. at She was bora June 18, 1944. Montgomery Hospice Casey in Suffolk County, Mass, to the House in Rockville, Md, ^^elen A. Avery ^Mrs, Helen Angi*Mrs, Helen Ange late Walker T.CurlyJr.andUl- Mrs, Thiel was bom Oct. lian T, Dole Curly-Mrs, Camp 16. 1921, in Iredell County enjoyed, puzzles, reading, cro- 'o Lonnie and Jennie cheting and cooking. She was a Mae Collette Boger, Mrs, Tbiel member of St, Francis ofAssisi loved making things for others. Catholic Church, including Christmas decora- Survivors: a daughter. Linda tions, (Robert) Stem of Mocksville; 3 She was also preceded in sons, Richard of Novl. Mich,, death by her husband. Verne Michael of Wilmington, Del, Thiel; 3 sisters. Ruth Boger, and Harry Camp of Saginaw, Mich,; a brother. Frank Curly; Mildred Ruirunage and Wilma Styers Coxwell; and 4 brothers, 9grandchildren.KyrsunCamp. Clyde, Uoyd, Bruce and Rob- Alexandra Camp , Andrew en Boger, d(Candace) Camp, Kristofer Survivors;aughters. Camp. Christopher Camp. ^eweU Kay Heitiing Troxler Coiyanne Kanbar. Rosemary and Pamela Thiel; a son, Greg ThiTumbow, Emily Stem and Rob- en Stem Jr.; and 5 great-grand- children. Daemon Dmznik, Lillian Mae Camp. Noah Lee Camp, Myra Denise Redmon attd Kenneth J. Johnson, Online condolences: wh-u-. eaion/unera/senice^om. el; 5 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted on Friday, Jan, 22. at Batons Baptist Church Cem etery with Dr. David Gilbreaih officiating. Online condolences; hvth'. eaionfiineralservice^om. lina Mor- rone Aveo'. 81. of North Main Street. Mocksville. died Sat urday. Jan. 9, 2010. at Forsyth Medical Center in Winsion- Salem, Mrs, Avery was bom May 12.1928. in Worcester County. Mass, to the late Angelina Cor- reno and Angelo Monone, She was member of St, Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Mrs- Avery had worked on the ranch with her husband and had been employed by Miller's Restau rant, She was also preceded in' death by her husband. William E. Avery Sr. on Sept, 6.2003; 5 sisters; and 6 brothers. Survivors; her daughter. Helen (Ronald) Famswotlh of Lexington: a son. William G. (Canie) Avery Jr. ofOklahoma; 2 granddaughters. Michelle (Michael) Applebee and Me lissa Lanier; and 3 great-grand children. Jace Applebee, Jon Applebee and Mason Lanier, Memorials: Davie EMS, 114 Doctor Slate Dr.. Mocksville. Online condolences: wwh'; ealonfuneralservicexom. G3 b 3 a O u Cd as Ed cn 06 Om 06 at H Z Qd >- Z 5 O U Ed a ^)i t Oc o» J^elen Jones Butner > Mrs. Helen Jones Butner. 94. (of Advance, died Saturday. Jan. 9.2010 at her home. She was bom Dec. 6.1915 in Davie County to John Walker • and Mattie Smith Jones. Mrs. Butner was a member of Mace- . donia, Moravian .Church and ' was preceded in death by her ' husband. Kenneth M. Butner Sr.. a daughter. Carol Payedene Butner. a grandson. David Vann Smith, and by 3 brothers. Fred Jones. Bill Jones and J.W. Jones Jr. Surviving: 3 daughters. Jea- nette Smith (David). Joyce Butner and Libby Cope (Kent) all of Advance; a son. Kenneth M. Burner Jr. (Janice) of Arca dia; 4 grandchildren. Allyson McCachem of Savannah, Ga., ' Brad Burner (Christi). Kevin Cope and Amy Hodges (Evan): 3 great-grandchildren. Miller McCachem. Ellen Butner and Cameron Hodges; and a sister. Lois Hendtix of Mocks vllle. Funeral services were held at 2 pjn. Tuesday. Jan. 12 at Macedonia Moravian Church with the Rev. Jeff Carter and the Rev. Lane Sapp officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard. The family received friends at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Macedonia Moravia. 7(X) NC 801 N.. Ad- vance. Online condolences: www. havworth-miller.com. [ason R. Dudley Jr. Mr. Jason Ransom Dudley Jr.. 79. ofEast Spencer, died on Thursday. Jan. 21.2010 at Gen esis Eldercare of Salisbury. Bom Dec. 12. 1930 to the late Jason Ransom Dudley Sr. and Eiiuna Gartner Dudley, he attended Davie County Schools. Mr. Dudley served in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He worked for several auto dealer ships in Salisbury and Lexing ton then retired from working at Celanese Cotporation. Mr. Dudley was a member of Central United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Gordon Gobble Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Men. He was a member of the Spencer Moose Lodge and the J.C. Price American Legion. Mr. Dudley was preceded in death by his wife. Faye Thomp son Dudley on May 29. 1991; and 2 sisters. Helen Beaver and Ruth Chaffin. Survivors: his son. Jerry Dudley and wife Melinda of Salisbury; 2 brothers: Walter "Bud" Dudley of Woodleaf and Bob Dudley of Salisbury; and 2 sisters: Judy Stiller of Cooleemee and Joyce Howard of Advance. A visitation was held from 6:30-8:30 p jn. Friday, Jan. 22 at Summersett Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Rowan Memorial Park, conduct ed by the Revs. Ross O'Neal and Dr. Robert McLawhoro. Military honors were conducted by The Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials: Central United Methodist Singing Christmas Tree or The Waterproofing Fund, 200 Fourth St.. PC Box 203. Spencer. 28159; or Cool eemee Historic Assoc., 131 Church St.. Cooleemee. Ddrene.,ie 'rank McBride Franklin Gray McBride. 72. of Hartley Road. Mocksville. died suddenly Friday, Jan. 22. 2010 at his resilience. Mr. McBride was bom July 2, 1937 in Davidson County to William Gray and Nancy ^^ola Barnes McBride. He was a retired construction supetin-1 tendent. living and wotking for many years in California; in his later career he was superinten dent on many jobs in North and South Carolina. He was married to Barbara Morgan McBride who preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2001. and was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and 4 sisters. His funeral service was at 2 pan. Wednesday. Jan. 27 in Davidson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Kip McBride, with butial following in Chesmut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury. Visitation was 12:30-1:30 Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lex ington Chapel. Survivors: 2 sons, Darryl McBride and wife Mala of Mocksville. and Sean McBride and wife Sharon of Coats; 2 granddaughters.Sarah and Kel- ley McBride of Coats; 2 broth ers, Bill McBride and wife Betty of Churchland and Don McBride of Nokomis. Fla. ; and a sister Wilma Smith of Lexington. Memorials: National Kidney Foundation, NKF Serving North Carolina, 4819 Park Road. Char lotte. 28209-3274. Online condolences: www. davidsonfimeralhomejiet. Webb Jones X IrraOr Webb Jones, 76, of Vineyani^ Lane. Mocksville, died on Monday, Jan. 25,2010, at her home. ' Bom in Avety County on Nov. 27. 1933, she was -the daughter of the late James Ar nold and Ethel Clarit Webb. She-was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clay Jones; and by a daughter, Elea nor Driver. Survivors: 6 sons. Jason (Melody) Jones of Smyma. S.C., Roy Clay (Frances) Jones of lyro. James Dwight (Shel by) Jones of Lexington. RJ. (Debbie) Jones of Harmony, Michael (Kany) Jones and Chuckie Jones of Mocksville; 2 daughters, Geraldine (Thomas Christopher) Hill of Salisbury and Diane Elizabeth Jones of South Carolina; 2 brothers. Jim and Orville Webb, and 2 sisters, Dorothy (Pott) McK- inney and Eunice Webb, all of Roaring Creek; a son-in-law, i Leroy Driver of Mocksville; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grand- children. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Jones was to be held on Thursday, Jan. 28. at 3 pan. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel conducted by 'the Rev. Larry Thompson. Burial was to be in Joppa Cemetery. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-8:30 pan. at Davie Funer-. al Service. Memorials: Hospide/Pallia- tive Care CCnter, 3'77 Hospital; St., Ste 103, Mocksville. . | Online condolences: wwiv. daviefimercdservicejcom. <s5^' tsQ V/* i^^Iarence D. Morrison Clarence David Morrison died early Wednesday morn ing, Jan. 20, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center after a lifelong illness. He was bom July 17. 1961 to the late Robert Morrison Sr.. and Bobbie Morrison O'garro in Queens, N.Y. He graduated from New York School ofPrint ing and had been employed at Creedmore State Hospital in New York before moving to North Carolina'in 1994, He continued working in the food service industry until his health began to decline. Survivors: his mother, Bob bie Morrison O'garro and step-father Jacob O'gano of Jamaica, N.Y.; 4 sisters. Wan da Byers attd Judith (Dexter) Felder. both of Winston-Salem. Helena (Joseph) Falletta of Flushing. N.Y., and Robin Mor rison of Durham; 4 brothers. Robert (Cheryl) Morrison. John (Velma) Morrison and Maurice (Erica) Morrison, all of Win ston-Salem, and Irving Mor rison of Kew Gardens, N.Y,; a step-sister, RaKisha O'garro of Jamaica. N.Y,; his companion of the home. Fathel Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His funeral service was held Sunday. Jan. 24 at II a.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn Petti- ford officiated and burial fol lowed in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery In Hamp- tonville. The family received _ friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Online condolences: Craha- mFuneralHomejiel. A^ryan Hutchens -J. of Charlotte, fonneriy ofMocksvrlle. died on Wednes- ''ay.Jan.20.2010.Bom in Forsyth County on J^,^''586.'.ewas.he«,nof Will,am Gary Hutchens and ' ancy Hutchens Bumen of MMksvdle. He attended Davie from West Mecklenburg HighSchool He was a si^en, atCemml Piedmont Community College ,n Charlotte. He was a metn^rofMilford Bilk Bap-'ist Chutch. Also surviving: a sister Chnsiine Re„ee Hutchens of grandparentsM rvtn and Hazel BuIZ o Sahsbury. Roger Hutchens ofMocksvrile, and the late ShelbyAllen Hutchens: aunts, Kathy ""f7^<'C'''''yPruertandJwhand Kenny, uncle, Allen Burnett and wife, Qina; cous- ns. Kelly, Daniel, and Jason- "ndspecai friend, Arthur Orte-neau of Charlotte. * hv"" ''«'hy great-grandparents, Reggie Md F ""'^cas. Cliffoid^" Evelyn Burnett; Clyde and The ^rviee to celebrate his '■fewasheldSunday.Jan.24at"0 p.m. m the Davie FuneralServtce Chapel with Pastor L !?' BaptistChureh Cemetery. The familyreceived fnends on Saturday y at the funeral home.Memorials: MtJford Km,Baptist. J238 E. Colonial^ balisbuty. 28144, '^"''o'ences: www. 5- ^ \p' s^Ruth Keller Ayen \y^ Ruih Keller Ayers, 86, of Gordon Drive, Advance, died on Monday. Feb. 1, 2010, at her home. Bom in Alexander County on Jan. 8. 1924, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna Belle Smith KeUer. She was retired from (U Reynolds and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. • Her husband, Thomas Ray Ayers. preceded her in death m 1989. She was also preced ed in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors: a son, Dwight (Cheryl) Ayers of Advance; a daughter, LuRay A, Myers of the home; a stepson, Donise (Ellen) Ayers of.Carlton, Va.; a stepdaughter. Phyllis (Mike) Oehman of Gennancown; 7 grandchildien; and 4 gieat- grahdchildren..' >.'m ' The family- will- receive friends on Thursday. February 4, from 6-8 pun. at Davie Fu neral Service. Memorials; Davie Hospice, 377 Hospital St.. MocksMlle, Online condolences; hwiv. davieftineraUervicexom. Betty Lee Johnson iX Ms. Betty Lee Johns'S Ms. Betty Lee Johnson, 68,. of Mocksville. died on Joni 31. 2010, while at Bermuda Commons. She was bom in Davie County to William and Dora AllenJn addition to her par ents. Ms. Johnson was preced ed in death by her husband. William Franklin Johnson Sr.; and a brother. Wlliam Henry Allen Jr. Survivors; 2 daughters, Jen nifer Ann Johnson and Rose Ray; 2 sons. William Franklin Johnson Jr. and Robert. Lee Johnson; 3 brothen. Sam. Jim. and Sonnv Allen; 2 sis ters. Donnell Goss and Doro thy West; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly Allen, Kirk Allen, and Hope Johnson; 2 special nieces. Sandra and Cindy; and 2 furry friends. Angel and Su- ySarahSaln Whitaker Mrs. Sarah Sain Whitaker. 83. of US 158. Mocksville, died Wednesday. Jan. 27, 2010.aiherhome. ; She was bom Sept. 23. 1926, in Davie County to the late Albert H. and Rosa J. Smith Sain. Mrs. Whitaker vras retired from Hanes Knit ting. had worked at Astro In struments and had been a care- giver. She was a member of Oak Giove Ututed MethodistChurch where she was a faidi- ful worker. Mrs. Whitater was a Softball player and enjoyedworking in her yard. She was also preceded in dfath by her husband, Douthit (Cimber "D.K." Whitaker; 2 sisters, Geneva S. Foster and Ora Mae Chaffin; and 4 brothers, Lonnie, Casper, Les ter and Roscoe Sain. Survivors; a son. Steven ^ Don (Unda) Whitaker of Mocksville: a grandson,Brad ley Shane (Chariene) Whita ker of Maryland; 2 stepgreat-orandchildren. Christopher Ini Heather Hawkins; a sister, Helen S. Jordan of Califor nia; a stepgteat-great-grand- daughter. Destiny Hawkins; and special friend. NocmaJean Cope of Advance. A funeral service was con- ducted at 2 p.m.. Sunday.Jan, 31. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Revs. Larry Thompson mi ( Charles Stewart officiating. The body was placed in the . church one hour before theservice. Burial foltowed in the j church cemetery. ; Memorials: Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery Fund. 2539 US 158. Mocksville. Online condolences; ivww. eaionfimeralservice£om. ^^oyell Cope Brogdon *•' FoyeU Cope Brogdon. 75. of Cooleemee. died on Friday, Feb. 5.2010. ai his home. Bom in Davie County on Oct. 6,1934, he was the son of the late WUliatn Cain Brogdon * and the late Edna Cope Brog don. He was a member of the Cooleemee Church of God. He was a lieutenant and navigator in the LI.S. Navy from 1952- 1959. He attended the Uni versity of North Ca.rolina and earned his bachelor's of educa tion in June of 1956. He taught in Florida for a year before be rettimed to Davie County in 1961. He went back to UNC to earn his master's in teaching in August of 1967. Mr. Brogdon taught mathematics and driv. ers education at Davie High School for 45 years, missing only one day of school in his entire teaching career. He had a delightful sense of humor and a warm personality. Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Cassie Brog don: a brother, Norvin "Percy" Brogdon of Lexington; their only child. Tonie Brogdon Moore: son-m-iaw Kip Moore: 2 grandchildren. Anthony Foyeli Cope and Jennifer Lou ise Cope: and 2 great-grand children, Tony Martin Deese andAva Mae Cope, all of Cool eemee. He was also preceded in dead) by 4 brothers. Sam. Law. rence "Tag", Kelly, and WiDlam "WB"; asisier.NellieAderholt:, and a granddaughter, Bizabeih i Michelle Deese. ' The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Brogdon was held on Tuesday, Feb. 9. at 1pm. at the Cooleemee Church of God with Pastor Steve Morrison officiating. Entombment was in the Rowan Memoriai Park Mausoleum with military hon ors accorded by the VFW Me-. monal Honor Guard. The fam ily received friends on Monday, Feb. 8 at Davie Funeral Service ^ in Mocksvilie. MemoriaJstHospice/Pallia' live CareCenwr. 377 Hospital St. Suite 103. Mocksvilie. Online condolences: www. daviefuneTolservice£om. •vlitarie E. Gnthrie 7 Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Giith-' rie. 89. of Mocksvilie. formeriy of Pt. St. Lucie, Fla., died on Friday. Feb. 5,2010, while liv ing at Bermuda Commons. Mrs. Guthrie was bom and raised her family in Miami, Fla.. was a homemaker and loved her family. She loved the Lord her Savior and was a sin cere lover of God's Word. She was preceded in death by her husband. Eveaid Guthrie; 2 sons, Nelson Guthrie (survived by wife Jeanie) and Neal Guth rie (survived by wife Pearl). Survivors: 2 sons, Nolan (Gail) Guthrie of Pt. St. Lu cie, Ned (Pal) Guthrie 0/ Flo ral Ciry. Fla.: a daughter, Netta (Timothy) Wolf of Mocksvilie; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. A celebration of Mis. Guth- rie's life and faith was con ducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Feb. 9. at Greenwood Cemetery in Motehead City with the Rev, Timothy Wolf, pastor of Blaise Bapast Church in Mocksvilie officiating. The family received friends Sunday. Feb. 7. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Blaise Baptist Building Fund. 134 Blaise Church Road, Mocksvilie. Online condolences: www. eaionfimeralservice.com. u/Emily Myers Hudson' Mrs. Emily "Boot" Myers Hudson. 86. of Winston-Saiem. died Sunday. Feb. 7. 2010. at Clemmons Nursing and Rehab Center in Clemmons. She was bom May 15.1923. in Davie County to the late Walter and MoUie Potts Myers. Mis. Hudson was a member of GoldRoss Baptist Chapel. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Earley Hudson: 2 sisters. Dovie Da vis and Gerta Haynes; 2 half- sistem. Margaret Mayhew and Betty Poplin: 2 brothers. Wal ter Lee Myers and Charlie My ers: and 4 half-brothers, Lonnie Myers, Carl C. Myers. Willie Myers and Jim Myers. Survivors; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 am. Wednesday, Feb. 10. at Advance United .Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Johnny Sealey officiating. The family received friends "Tuesday. Feb. 9, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Kate B. Reyn olds Hospice Home, 101 Bos'- pice Lane. Winston-Salem,' 27103. Online condolences: www. ealonfimeralservice^om. Roger G. Koeval . \ Roger G. Koevai,.73. ofAd- : vance.died FebS.ZOlbv^-i' Mr. ICoeval fought heart and lung disease for 10 years, in spiring many with his positive outlook, determination, and ac ceptance of God's sovereignty. He was a teacher and assistant principal for more than 34 years, a Sunday School teacher, and church deacon. He was an active member and deacon at Twin City Baptist Church. He enjoyed his garden and mango - grove. camping, tinkering in the- garage, reading/studying God's Word, and writing letters. He was known as "a man of let ters", trying to single-handedly revive the lost art of letter writ ing. He began counting his cor respondence in 1997, the last letter he sent being numbered 3.140. He spent his entire adult life preparing to meet his Sav- ior, and this was the most im- ponant thing to him. Survivors; Diane, his wife of 48 years: daughter Caro lyn Thurmond (Joe); son BCari (Meredith); 5 grandchildren, Joey, Rebecca. Callie, Holly, and Sarah; sister-in-law, Pat; brother Joseph (Sandy); sister Laurel Bird (Ronnie); and sev eral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Don. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 11. at Parklawn Memorial Park by Pastor Carey, Hardy followed by a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. at Twin City Bap- dst Church. The faniily was to receive Mends on Wednes day. Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton- Chapel. Memorials: Twin City Bap tist Children/Youth Ministries, 1337 Ebert St.. Winston-Sa- lem, 27103; or.Breathing Plus Pulmonary Rehab Program .at WFUBMC (Ann: Connie Pal- adenech). Medical CenterBlvd, V?tnston-Salem,.27157. , ^ , .. Online.-coridblencesi-'Mw; haywonk-milUr£orTeSA'.v'^^ ' ^Ima Woodring Ray NMts. Alma Lucille Woo dring Ray, 81, formerly of Duke Street, Cooleemee. died Wednesday. Feb. 3, 2010. at Davie Place Residential Care in Mocksville. She was bom May 24.1928, in Watauga County to the late Frank and Zora L. Parsons Woodring. Mrs. Ray attended Mocksville Church of God. Mrs. Ray enjoyed attending church, gospel music, sitting on the front porch to watch the weather, pictures and taking care of children. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Jesse Radford Ray in 1981; and a son. Billy Joe Ray; 3 stepsis ters. Edith O'Neal, LelaBenge and Hazel Winebarger. -fc- Survivors: 3 children, Wil liam Franklin "Sim" (Shirley) Ray of Cooleemee, Susan Ann (Barry Riley) Burns of Mocksville and Dorothy Jean (John) Smith of Woodleaf; 6 siblings, Billie Jean Cheeks of Cleveland. Mary Eliza beth Jarvis of Murphy, James Mack Woodring of Woodleaf. Joe (Janice) Gceer of Cool eemee. Jirnmy Lawson Ray and Jerry Larkin Ray, both of Salisbury; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and spe cial friends. A funeral service was con ducted at II a.m.. Saturday, Feb. 6, ai Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Chris Williams and Judd Durham officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family received friends on Friday. Feb. 5. at the funeral home. Memorials: American Can cer Society. 4-A Oak Branch Dr.. Greensboro. 27407; or Hospice/Palliative CareCen- ter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville. Oniine condolences: wwv. eatonfuneralservice-com. r^J. Randall ! "^Mr. Marion Jackson "MJ." ' Randall, 77, died Thursday. » Feb. 4. 2010, at Davie Place ; Residential Care. He was bom Dec. 16, 1932, in Rutherford County to the late , Grovet C. and Kitty Randall. Mr. Randall was retired from Duke Power Co. after 40 years and had worked for Howard Reality. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mocks- ville where he had been a Sun day school teacher and sang in the choir. Mr. Randall was a member of the Mocksville Li ons Club for 15 years. He loved sales, people and playing golf. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Zennie Henson and Sue Sinclair;.4 brothers, Rich ard, Earl, Charles and George Randall; and a son-law. Ted Plummet. Survivors: his wife. Martha Sheriin Randall of the home; a daughter. DeRee Plummet of Mocksville; 2 sons. Stanley (Pam) Randall and Benny (Su san) Randall, all of Mocksville; a brother. Bobby Randall of Forest City; and 6 grandchil dren. Randy Johnson. Monica Randall, Taylor Randall. Kyle Randall. BJ. Plummet and Corey Randall. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 7- at First Baptist Church with Dr. Van Lankford officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family re ceived friends Saturday, Feb. 6,. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Davie Place Al zheimer's Unit or Davie Place, j 337 Hospital St.. Mocksville. Online condolences: www.' eatonfiineralservice.com. .. J)<yance Alan Richardson Mr. Vance Alan Richardson, 73, of King, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom July 21, 1936, in Iredeli County to the late Thomas Munsey and Betha Naomi Reeves .Richardson. Mr. Richardson was retired from Unisys and attended New Union United .Methodist Church in Sheffield. He en joyed spotts. gardening, and gospel and bluegrass music. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Autry Richardson; 3 sisters, Janet Poole, Lorene Barker and Frances Manox; and 2 broth ers, Lloyd and Fred Richard son. Survivors: his wife, Anne G. Richardson of the home; 2 children. Kevin .Alan Richard son (Tammy) and Valerie Ann Richardson, all of Florida; a granddaughter. Megan Rich ardson; 2 sisters, Helen Bulla of MocksviUe and Wanda Sutphin (Al) of Rural Hall; 2 brothers in law. Jack Barker of Statesvilie and James Mattox of MocksvUle: 4 stepchildren Kenneth Glmiin (Tina). Kent Bamhardt (Karen). Tamra Au- try (Mitchell) and KeUy Gim- lin; 8 stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m.. Tuesday. Feb. 9, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Revs. Ste ven Rainey and Shawn, Dobbs officiating. Burial followed in New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received, friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials; " New Union Methodist. 1436 -Sheffield Road. Mocksville. Online condolences may'be made at www.eatonfimeralse'r- vicexom.. \^i^onnie Sue Seamon Bonnie Sue Tutterow Sed-( mon. 78. of Swicegocd Street,, Cooleemee. died on Saturday, i Feb. 6,2010, at her home.; J Bom in Davie County on April [4. 1931, she was the daughter of the late June Er- vin "Boss" and Grace Binkley Tutterow, She was retired from PPG, Her husband of 29 years, Sidney Ray Seamon. preceded her in death on Sept. 30.2008. Survivors: 3 sons, Steve Miller of Cooleemee, Peiiy (Bobbie Jo) Miller and Johnny (Marilyn) Miller of Mocks-j ville; 2 sisteis, Trudean Tut-1 terow Harris of Statesvilie and Frances Tutierow Livcngood-of, Winston-Salem: and 3 grai\d-; children. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Dwight "Pete" Tunerow and June Ervin "JE" Tutterow Jr.; and 2 sisters, Lucille Tutterow Beck and Vir ginia Tutterow! A graveside service to cel ebrate the life of Mrs. Seamon was held Monday. Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with Pastor John Groff officiating. The family received friends Feb. 7 at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville. Memorials; Hospice of Row an. 825-A W. Henderson St.. Salisbury. 28144. Online condolences: www. daviefuneralseryice.com. I'^elen Patricia Novy » Helen Patricia Now. (ifV Helen Patricia Novy. 88 y^>^ward Lee Cartner Mr. Edward Lee Cartner, 65, of Salem Church Road, Mocks- ville, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at Ka(e,B. Reynolds Hos- . pice Home. He was bom Sept. 5, 1944, in Davie County to the late Claude Wilson and Mary Lou ise Gaither Cartner of the Da- vie Academy Community. Mr. Cartner was a graduate of the class of 1962, Cool Springs High School, and in 1980 from Tampa College with a bach elor's degree in .business ad ministration and management. Mr. Cartner served in the U.S Air Force from 1962-1970 and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant after serving in Thailand during the \^etnam War. Mr. Cartner was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was employed by the Federal Aviation Adminis tration from 1970-1981 in the southeastern US as an air traf fic controller. He was an active member of Davie Academy Ruritan Club, the MS support group of Mocksville and Salem United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Tommy Cartner. , of Becktown Road, Mocksville, died on Sunday. Feb. 14,2010, at her residence. - Bom in Cleveland. Ohio, on Sept. 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Mary Gaglardi, She was a home- maker and was of the Catholic faith. Her husband. Edward Albert .Novy. preceded her in death in August. 1991- She was also preceded in death by 2 sons.Al bert and Ronald Novy; a sister. Florence Regaio and 2 broth ers. Frank Czuba and Philip Gaglardi. Survivors: 2 daughters. Peggy Miller of Mocksville and Carol A. (Charles) Lynch of Cameron; 6 grandehUdren; and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition to her mother and hus band. Online condolences: wivw. daviefuneralservice.com. Survivors: a daughter, Aman- |cia Cartner, a granddaughter, • Karlyn Phipps, both^of Mocks ville; a sister-in-law, Becky Cartner; 4 siblings, Margaret Ann (Paul) Shew, Edgar (Pat) Cartner, Jenny (Tommy) Turn er and Mickey (Kathy) Cartner; and a large extended family and many fiiends. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pm., Saturday, Feb. 13, at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiating. Burial followed in the church cem etery, with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends on Fri day, Feb. 12, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Edward L. Cart ner Veterans Fund, c/o Amanda Cartner, Suntiust, 880 Yadk- inville Rd., Mocksville; 'Na tional Multiple Sclerosis Soci ety, Central NC Chapter," 2211 W. Meadowview Rd., Ste 30, Greensboro, 27407; or Salem Methodist Fellowship ; Fund, do PaulShew,-vl582 Da vie Acadeiny Rd^, Mo^ville. Online condolences: www. - S <U ilSi ' 1 i•: lime j)<Jerry Parker Patterson Jeny Parker Patterson, 74, of Mocksville, died Sunday, Feb. 14,2010. Bom in Charlotte on Dec. 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Patterson Sr. and the late Mary Evelyn Hinson Patterson. Jvfr. Patter son was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force,-serving in Korea. He earned many commendations. He retired from Duke Power after 32 years, Mr. Patterson was a member of Blaise Baptist Church in Mocksville and for merly a member of Northside Baptist Church in Charlotte, serving faithfully in both. His other ministries included Camp Manna and A Storehouse for Jesus. eaionfuneralservicexqr^l Survivors: his wife, Betty Patterson of Mocksville; a sis ter, Patsy (Ralph) Sutton of Gainesville. Ga.; a son, Rich ard Parker (Kim) Patterson of Charlotte; a daughter, Teresa Patterson McCullum of Char lotte; 6 grandchildren, Chad, Chase and Chandler Patterson and Brandyn, Savannah and Tristan McCullum, all of Char lotte; 2 stepchildren. Randy (Carole) Brooks of Salisbury and Deborah Kenoamaiin of St. Louis, Mo.; and several step grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Robert Lee Patterson Jr., twin brother. Gerry R. Patterson and Frank R. Patterson. The service to celebrate his life was held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11 am. at Blaise Baptist Church with the Revs. Tuno- thy Wolf and Ken Furches of ficiating. The family received friends following the services on Wednesday. Burial was in the Salisbury National Cem etery. Memorials: Blaise Baptist Missions, 134 Blaise Church Rd., Mocksville; or Storehouse for Jesus Pharmacy. 675 E. Lexington Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. daviafuneralservicesom..... Spe-'- ■a .. • . -A<5a -o Vance Ranrom Pri^^V. ■ Mr. Vance Ransom PriceT85, of"Winston-Salem, died Mon- d^FeO5;^10litWe'B'". Reynolds Hospice Home! Mr. Price was bom on March 8, 1924 in Rutherford County, 'to "Vance Ransom and Wil lie Hoyle Price. He served in the Air Force from 1943-1946 and was always proud to have served his country. He attended Mars Hill College where he met his future wife, Grace Stevens, ' whom he married in 1947. Mr. Trice work^ as an agent for'the Commercial Credit Corp. before he was employed at Tanglewood Park in 1964, pri marily as the golf course su perintendent. He oversaw the rebuilding of the course for the 1974 PGA tournament, and guarded the course with a pas sion. He continued his career in a similar manner at Bermuda Run Country Club when he became the golf course super intendent in August of 1977. After his retirement from Ber muda Run in 1996, Mr. Price continued his devotion to work on Whispering Oaks farm. He was a member of Calvary Bap tist Church where he served as a greeter. Survivors; his wife, Grace, of the home; brother Rex of Forest City; 4 daughters, Jean Robertson (Steve) of Mocks- vjJle, Suzanne Reed (Rick) of Winston-Salem, Cynthia Sis- son (Dayton) of Millington, Tenn.,andLori Harper (Randy) of Clemmons; 10 grandchil dren, Mark and Jeff Robertson, Suzy Robertson Howell, Amy Robertson Davis, Emily ReedAckley, ^ey and Sally Reed. Price, Reed and Vance Harper; and 10 great-grandchildren. The ftineral service was to be held at 10:30 am. Thurs day, Feb. 18, at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr; Gaiy Chap man and the Rev. William To- buren officiating. Burial was to follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family was'to receive friends from 9-10:15 am. at the church. Memorials: Hedmont Bap tist College, 420 S. Broad Sc.. Winston-Salem, 27101. Online condolences: www. 'f saJen{/7i.com.'' '•• • >j^wey Wilson RatledgeDewey Wilson Ratledge, 91, of Bear Creek Church Road.Mocksville. died on Sunday. Feb. 14,2010. at Davie Place.. Bom in Forsyth County on June 1, 1918, he was the son of the late Dewey Shoffner andMaty Lee Burgess Ratledge. He was a farmer and anended Bear Creek Baptist Church. Heserved in the G .3, Army during World Warn.Survivors; a daughter, AliceLouise (Charles E.) Meyer ofPanama City, Fla.; 2 grand daughters, Catherine LouiseMeyer and Carla Marie Mey er; 3 nieces, Lynne TutterowDoss of Mocksville, Laura GayTutterow (Walter) Sperko of- Greensboro and Susan 1 ersaTutterow (Dan) Cutright of Ad vance; 2 great nieces, RebeccaEllen Potts and Kateiyn Eliza beth Potts.He was also preceded in death by a daughter, LavoniaImojeane Ratledge, and a sister,Mary Ruth Ratledge (Unnie) Tutterow. The service to celebrate thelife of Mr. Ratledge will be held on Samrday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 pm. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev.Lee Cook officiating. Burialwill be in the Liberty BaptistChurch Cemetery. The familywill receive friends on Satur day from 2:30-3:30 pm. at the funeral home. Memorials: Davie HumaneSociety, 290 Eaton Church Road, Mocksville; or Davie Place Activity Fund, 337 Hos pital St., MocksviUe. Online condolences: www, doviefitneralservicexom. ,^^yfor(tA, Ratledge wyford Amoia -Ray" Ratledge, 72, of Liberty Church Road. MoeksvUle, died oa Tuesday, Feb. 9.2010. at KateB. Reynolds Hospice Hoae.Bom in Davie County on June 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Claude and Jose phine Rogers Ratledge. He wasa member of Rock Spring Bap tist Church. Survivon: his wife. .Mary-Jane Whitaker Ratledge of the home; a son. Moms Hracy) Ratledge of Mocksville: a daughter, Kalhy fMoke) Drum 01 Harmony; a stepdaughter. Tammy (Kent McClararoch) Foster of Mocksville; a broth-er. Jerry (Annene) Ratledgeof Mocksville; 2 sisters. Mary (John) Waugh of Suiesville and Susie AJIen of .Mocksville:3 gnndchildren, .MJ. Ratledge. Dy-lan Ratledge and Trent Hob- son: and 2 great gnndohiidten,-Madison Preston and Bryce Hobson. The celebration of life service for Mr. Ratledge was heldThuisday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 pm.at Liberty Bapast Churth with the Revs. David Chtldress andWilliam Hutchens oflieiadng.The family received friends on "niuisday from 6.7;30 pun. at the church. Burial was at 1 pun. Friday. Feb. 12. in the churob cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryant McClamroeb. Bill Mock. Bradley Wiles, John Waugh. Roy Adams and BJ. Adams. Aiiemaies were MokeDrum and Kent McClamrocb. Memonals: Libetty Baptist, c/o Lowell Reavis. 439 Duatd. Reavis Road. Mocksville, Online condoleoces; www, daviejuneralservicexom. •i- i^^rtrude J. Shore -c Miss Geitnicie Jeanceci&-. }Shore, 99, of Howard Street^Mocksville, died Samrdayg' Feb. 13, 2010 at Autumn CarS-^« ofMocksvillc, -SShe was bom Sept. 6,1910^ in Yadkin County to the late James Elaine and Ella Hoots Shore. She was a life member of Deep Creek Baptist Church, Yadkinville, a fonner secretary and treasurer. She worked in the medical field as an LPN at NC Baptist Hospital in Win- sion-Salem and Davie County Hospital- Miss Shore enjoyed traveling and reading. She was "also preceded in death by 6 btmhers, Luther Shore, Rev, J,C. Shore, Qyde F-Shore, F3. Shore, Thomas I. Shore and Henry L. Shore. Survivors: a sister, Ange-line Tutterow of Clemmons; 2 sister-in-laws, Lois Shore and Sarah Shore, both of Mocks ville; and nieces and nephews. A funeral .service was con ducted at 11 am., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Eaton Funeral Cha pel, with the Rev, Lee Cook officiating. Burial followed in ,Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one ; hour before the service -i- 'Memorials: Deep CreekBap>-'^ tist Cemetery Fund, c/o Woodie Gough, 2401 Rolling Hfll Ro«C Yadkifiviire,' '27055.'"- ) Online condolences: www.. eaionfuntralservicekom. ,', . j James E. Scobey III ^ Mr. James Edward Scobey in. 87," of Clemmons, died Sunday, Feb. 14,2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Med- ical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Scobey was bom Nov. 6, 1922, in Davidson County, Tenn. to the late Mildred Wom- ack and James Edward Scobey Jr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and a retired NASA engineer. He was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a mem ber of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed music and reading. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Scobey Morris; and 2 broth ers, Richard Scobey and Frank Scobey. Survivors; his wife of 65 years, Vera Bowles Scobey of the home; 2 grandsons, Tom Morris and Richard L. Mor ris, both of Montclair, NJ.; a son-in-law, Richard W. Mor ris of Montclair, NJ.; a sister, Carolyn Hinson of Gainesville, Ra.; 3 brothers, David (Elva) Scobey of Atianta, Qa., Dr. Joseph W. (Cathy) Scobey of Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Wil liam Scobey of Franklin,Tenn.; a brother-in-law. Worth Bowles of Clemmons; a sister-in-law, Alice Dolman of Clemmons; and several nieces and neph ews. A memorial service was con ducted at 2 pjn. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Eaton Funeral Cha pel in Mocksville with Dr. Tom Torpy officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the ser vice. Memorials: American Can cer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407( or Jericho Church of Christ Cem etery Fund, 124 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfuneralservice.com. yClaude Shirley Wooten Claude Shirley Wooten. 89, of Harmony died on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Wooten was born in Davie County on June 8, 1920 CO the fate Gaither and Arleasia Wooten. He lived his life in the Sheffield community except for time spent in the military. He served his country during World War II as a member of the U. S. Army spending most of his service in the Panama Canal. He was a truck driver for most of his life, retiring from Tyson Foods in 1985. A farmer at heart he enjoyed planting seeds and watching them grow into healthy plants which he then transplanted into his own garden or shared with others. He was known in the commu nity for his gardening skills and many people sought his advice for growing the biggest and best tomatoes. He was blessed with enormous rnnoiints of produce which he shared. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Naomi W. Wooten; a daughter, Linda Hammond (Hank); and 3 grandchildren, Brian Hammond (Lynn), Lisa Hammond, and Michael Ham mond,all of Rock Hill, S.C.; 2 sisters, Eloise Stephens of Har mony and June Apple (Charles) of Asheboro; a brother. Ranny Gay Wooten (Judy) of Mocks ville; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Lea Sharpe of Union Grove and Stella Crater ofOlin; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Mr. Wooten was preceded in death by an infant daughter and 2 brothers, Robert Wooten and' Elmer Wooten. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 11 at Union Grove Methodist Churth. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 12at 11 ajn.at . Union Grove Methodist Church. The Revs. Steve Kirby and Ron Richardson conducted the ser vice. Full military honors were , accorded at the graveside by the Iredell Veterans Council. Memorial; Union Grove ' Methodist, 1331 Sloan's Mill Road, Unioii.^Grpye, 28669; or^ Gordon Hospice House,_2347.. Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625. '' ''■ ' Online condolences: www.buncftj.ahrispn^ujferalhor^^ l^rr>' Cline Beaver ^ Larn* Cline B<avcr. 67. of Mooksville. died Wednesday, Feb. 16. 2010 a( Rowan Re gional Medical Center. Bom Feb. 17,1942 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Kermit Beaverand Mildred Bost Beaver. He received his education in Rowan County Schools. Mr. Beaver was em ployed by N.C. Finishing un til closing, and retired from Genesis HealthCare, where he worked in maintenance. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. Mr. Beaver was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and anended Oakdale Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his brother, Norman Beaver. Sutvivor: his wife. Gladys Boger Beaver, whom he mar ried Sept. 30.1967; son, Brian Beaver (Dodi) of MocksvUle; daughters, Mary Ann Sellers (Michael). Kimberly Fresnell (John), all of Mocksville; 2 sis ters. Barbara Waller (Dale) and Rachel Canner, all ofSalisbury; grandcbildrcD, Jasoo, Kfaxwell and Samuel Sellers. Melaoie Bninaock. Katie Beaver, Justin and M&soo Presnell; 2 sons from a previous marriage, Jeffrey Beaver, Tony Beaver (Nancy), all of Salisbury. Visitation was Friday. Feb. 19 at Lyerly Funeral Home. I Funeni services were at 1 pas. , Saturday, Feb. 20 at Oakdale Baptist Church. Spencer. The I Rev. Richard A Cross offici- ' aied. Burial followed in the chureb cemetery. MetDorials: Oakdale Baptist, 200 Charies St,.Spencer.2£iS9: A. Hcndrixi I Mr. Henry A. KeDdhx. 73, of Winston-Salem. died Thursday. ' Feb. 18. 2010 SI Wake For. ' eel llniver.il)' Bspbsi Medical Center. He was bom July 25, 1936 in Davie County to the late A. E. and Nannie Foote Hendrix. He was a graduate of Shady Grove High School Class of 1954 and served in US. Navy Reserves during the Korean Conflict. He was a long-time member of Clemmons First Baptist Church and a charter member, past master and life member of Clemmons Masonic Lodge 755, AF&AM. Scottish Rites Bodies, Oasis Temple. Wjnston-Salem Shnne Oub and charter member of Clem mons DBS Chapter 373. He was preceded in death by his parents, S sisters and 3 brtKhers. Surviving: his wife of SI years, Frances S. Hendnx of the home: 2 sisters, Haaal H. Myers of Winston-Salem and Nell H. Wyatt of Mocksville nnd numerous nieces and neph ews and more friends than any-' one could count. A funeral service was con ducted ai 3 pjn. Sunday, Feb 21 at Clemmons Firat Baptist Church by the Revs, Dr. Robby Phillips, Thomas C. Womble Jr. and Deacon Kermii Bailey, BuhaJ followed m Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocks ville with Masonic Rites, Bill Teague presiding. The fam> ily recehed friends Sanirday at Haywonh-MilJer Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Clemmons Ma sonic Lodge 755. PO£ox 365, Clemmons, 27012; or Clem- mons Fuai Baptist Music Min istry. PO Box 279. Oerunons. 27012. Online coodolences: www, fcayworrA-miWencom. Heikry Hall " f James Hcaiy "Bubble" Hall. 65, of High Point, died on Feb. 7.2010. He .wis bom in Oemunitm, Pa. on Jan. 6, l946.to Uie Jate John and Savannah CampbeU Hall. He anended Davie Coun ty Schooli and college in New YoA City. He was a veteran of the U-S.Anay. where he served for eight yeire. He worked for the United Postal Service in New York and was an accoun. tani. Survivors: 2 brotheis, Wi]. Ilam Hall of KemerevjUe and John Hall of Brooklyn. N.Y.: 5 sisters, Eiiaabelh Rowe of Brooklyn, Josephine C. (Bish. op James) Ijames, Mildred (William) Kemp and OJa Mae Ijames, all of MockivjJJe, and Dorothy Campbell Graham of Winston.Salem; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His funeral service was fti- day. Feb. 12 at noon at First Waughiown Baptist Chureh in Wnslon-SaJem wiib the Rev. Dennis Biship, pastor, officiat ing. and the eulogy by Bishop :James Ijames. Burial was in National Cemeteiy in Salis bury. , . Arthur Jordan ; . VMr.CIeanArtliurJotdan.U. of Irishman Hace, Advance, . died Saturday, Feb. 2), 2010, St Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Witiston^aiem. He was bom in Mecklenburg County on Jan, 7, I92S, to the late MiUanl Henry and Louella Howard Jonlan and had been employed with McLean Truck ing Co. and Federal Express. Mr. Jordan was a mcroto of Pfaffttrwn Christian Church, the Mesonic Lodge 484 in LewisvilJe and was a lifetime Shriner. He was a veteran ofthe US Navy having served during World War 11. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Jor- dan. Survivors: his wife of 40 years, Andrea L. Jordan of the home: 3 daughters. Glenda Jor- dan Talley (Rodney) of Hunt- ersville. Amy Jordan Kincaid (Bill) of Winston-Salem and Penny Jordan Rlley (Davey) of Fbn Mill. S.C.; a son. David Jordan (Jennifer) of EBand; 8 grendchlldren. Lillian, Jordan and Michael Kincaid, Ian and Wesion PiJIey, Rosemary Mc- Carter and Mason and Aubrey Jordan: a sister. Rachel Hunt- er of Advance; and an aunt, Louella Crocker of Johnson- viUe.S.C. A funeral service was con* ducted at neon Monday, Feb. 22 at Pfaffiown Christian Church with the Rev. Bob Parvin offi- ciaiing. Burial followed in the chureh cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials: Kate B.Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103: or Pfaffiown ChristUn Church, PO Bo* 130 Pfifftown, 27040- 0130: or Shriners Children's Hospital Fuad, PO Bo* 490 New Bern, 285634)490. Online condolences: wwvv, earonftmeralsmicexem. 2? <0 B •^o o Z ti |i S o - - --a CO ^ .3o o z gt!;->i>--vr.;:v-. I^old Ray Rivers "^Harold Ray Rivers. 57. djed MwFeb. 21,2010. in Lakeland. Fla., following an illness. • HewasbomJune30.1952in Rowan County, son of Charlie Ray and Everine Carson Riv ers. He graduated from Davie High School in 1970. and ai an early age joined Mi. Zion Ho liness Church. He had worked at Drexel Heritage Furniture Co., and was a member of the National Guard. He was an outdoorsman who loved bunt ing arsd fishing. He loved to play basketball, and entertained children in the community with sports. . Survivors; his parents. Char lie Ray and Everine C. Rivers of MockaviUe; 2 sons, Harold Keilh Rivers of Winslon-Sa- lem. and Anthony Ray (Leath) Rivers of Lakeland; a daughter. Tina Rivers of Winston-Saiem: 3 sisters. Sarah Rivers and Vickie Rivers, both of Win- sLon-Salem. and Gloria (Rich ard) Pruiti of Mocksville; and 6 grandchildren. ; Online condolences; Graha- mfuncralHomejvt. '^ao' Frances Smith^Sdrs. Mary Frances Cro'^lis, Mary Frances Crow ^lorence Bogcr Roberts y^sMrs. Florence Boger Rob erts. 86, of Clydes Trail, Cool- eemee. died on Saturday, Feb. 20,20l0.aiheihome. Mrs.Roberts was bom in Da- vie County on Oct. 24,1923. to the late Charlie and Rboda Priv- ette Boger. She was a graduate of Cooleemec High School, class of 1941, retired from Fi ber Industries and a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She enjoyed ctochciing. gardening, sewing, reading, traveling and playmg with the grandkids. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clyde Thomas Roberts; a brother, Sam Boger, 2 half sis ters, Myrtle Miller and Carrie Daniels; a half brother. Qaude Boger. and a son-in-law. San- ford (Eddie) Stroud III. Survivors: 4 daughters, Ma rie Gatldn (BUI) and Jannie Anderson (Larry) of Mocks ville and Patsy Magallanes and Faye Siroud of Cooleemee; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grand children; 2 gieai-greai-grand- children; 2 brothers, Baxter Bo ger and Ci. Boger (Dorothy), all of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pjn., Tuesday, Feb. 23. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Danny Short and Jim Lylis offidatiiig. Buri al follow^ in Liberty United Methodist Church (2eineteij. The family received friends Monday. Feb. 22. at the funeral home, Memorials: Edgewood Bap tist. POJo* 57, Cooleemee; or to Liberty Methodist cem- eteiy fund. 141 Liberty Circle. Mocksville. Online condolences: wmw. ell Smith. 85 of Forest City, for merly ofMocksviUe.died at the Hospice House of Rutherford County on Saturday. Feb. 20. 2010. Mrs. Smith was bom Aug. 26. 1924 in Guilford County, daughter of the late William iones Crowell and Lillian Ethel Murphy Crowell. She was a graduate of Jamestown High School. Mary Frances and her husband, the late Rev. Josloh Eugene Smith, pastured several churches including Thurmond Pllgnm Holiness in Thurmond. MeiTiman Street Wesleyan in Eden.TrinityWesleyan in Forest City. Liberty Wesleyan in Shef field and Gold Hill Wesleyan. She started playing the piano at Hickory Chapel in High Point at the age of 11 and continued throughout her ministry. She enjoyed taking trips with her family, especially to the Ouiet Banks of North Carolina. She had a large prayer ministry that covered many counties. She en joyed gardening, flowers, birds, sewing and at one time made all of her daughters' clothing. She is also preceded in death by a brother, William (Sonny) James Crowell Jr.; grandchild. I Tammy Diane Lee; great gtand- I children. Sarah Graybill and I Robert Foumiet. ."J ."Survivors: sons, Nelson Eu- geneSmithandwifcTrina.John ; Wesley Smirh and'wife Sherry; daughters. Jeanneite Frances Walkerand husband Larry. Shir ley Faye Watkins and husband Roger. Marcena Kaye Vogler and husband John. Roxanna Darlene Galloway and husband Dairell: sister, Lillian Louise C. Conley; grandchildren. David and Beth Washbum, Ethan and Walker Smith, Sylvia Graybill, Michelle Garrett, Clint Walker, Chivecte Foumier.Jada Watkins, Crystal and Jennifer Vogler. Brian Smith. Melissa Simmons. Chris, Steven and Shawn Gal loway; great-grandchildren, I CabriellaandAnnabelleHodge, I Abel Washburn, Christopher, ' Maihew. and Victoria Gray bill. Brooklyn Lewis. Josh and Mackenxie Foumier. Alex and . Justin Walker. Tyler and Mi- I cbael Robbins and Nicholas I Garrett Jr. A celebration of the life ceremony was at 3 p.m. Toes- day. Feb. 23 at the Gold HiU Wesleyan Church in Gold Hill, officiated by the Revs. Harold Bumby. pastor, Dan Leroy, Mark Loman and Dale Austin, and Zachary Simmons and Ethan Smith. Burial followed in the church cemetery.The family received friends at the church on Tuesday. Feb.23. Meraoiials: Gold KIM Wes leyan Building Fund. PO Box 286.GoldHUI.28071. Online condolences: rvivw, pox'Usfuneralhome£0inA • t yeharles Wesiejr Wright Mr..Charl«iiJ Wesley ,Wnght, i 82. died on Friday,'^eb._ 19,.1 2010,athishonie. n " He was bom in Canboro on March 23.1927. die son of the late James and Jessie Wright and attended Chapel Hill High School and the University of North Carolina. Upon discharge from military in the US Navy, he lived in New Jersey fol- • lowed by 30 years in Durham. He served the Lord in church leadership and missions. He married Jacqueline (Drayton) in 1974 and resided in Mocks- ville until his death. Survivors: his wife. Jacque line; sisters. Mildred Weaver and Bennie Jean Gates of Carr- boro; his sons, Wesley Wright of Absecon. NJ. and Glenn Wright of Port Republic. NJ.; his daughter. Carol Beth Mil- stein of Absecon; grandchil dren. Mary Kate Wright. Sandy Beth Wright, Stephen Wright and Matthew and Chuck Mil- stein; extended family. Kath- ie Lynn (Drayton) Martin; grandchildren Caitlin and Tun Martin, all of Chandler. Ariz.; Deborah Lynn (Drayton) Kil- patrick of Durham; Michael A. Drayton of Mocksville; grand daughter, Stacey King and great-grandson Austin King, all of Mocksville. A fimeral service was held" at 11 a jn. Tuesday. Feb. 23 at Blaise Baptist Church with the Rev. Timothy Wolf officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation and sacred organ music was at 10:15. Memorials: Serving Him. PO Box 1135. Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfuneralservicejcdm. r\ t a - - Q. JS a g? •o JS H a as o .u s u CfiM a« fid u O u Cd M fi a I vLany Stephen Davis Sr. Lany Stephen Davis Sr., 57, of Windward Circle, Mocks- ville, died on Tuesday, I^eb. 23, 2010. n ' Bom in Rowan County on May 23^ 1952, he was the son of Sallie Irene Pilcher-Davis.. and the late Theodore S. Davis. He was retired from Ingersoll- Rand, was of the Baptist faith, and attended New Life Minis try. Also surviving: his wife, i Peggy Troutman Davis; 3 sons, , La^ Stephen Davis Jr. of Har- I mony, Christopher Michael Davis of Mocksville and Ken neth Ray Davis of Advance; a daughter. Angela Davis (Don ald) Sowers of Mocksville; a brother, Roger Lee (Shelia) Davis of Advance; 6 grand children, Brandon and Bradley Sowers, Kelli Davis, Ben and Luke Davis, and Kay Lynn Da vis; a great-grandchild, Riley Black; and close family friend, Felicia Carter of Mocksville. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Da vis, and a sister, Susan Neely. The service to celebrate his life was on Friday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Chapel with the Rev. Hm Welsh officiating. Burial was in the Fannington Conununity Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brandon, Bradley and Donald Sowers, Jerry Christie, Jimmy Keaton Jr. and Justin Keaton. The family received friends on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Davie Fu neral Service. Online condolences: www. daviefuneralservicejcom. 5>(Heiiiy Clay Liyehgo^_ i Mr. Henry Clay/Livengood, I 87, of Livengood ?oad^.^- jvance, died Suriday,',Erf^8, j 2010, at Alston BixwR^ramg : & Rehab Cenlter mi^jmg&o. ^ He was bom OctV l,TW^in Davie Coimty to the late Bm^t Webster .and jMary Myi^ Eiv- ehgood. Mr. Livengood wm re tired from Lexington Furniture and WM a member of Fultbn United Methodist Church.. He enjoyed working, in his flow ers. He was also preceded 'in death by 4 sisters, Earline Gnibb, Pauline Walser, Zadie Long and Lavelle Hendrix; and 3 brothers, James, Gilmer and Chunk Livengood. Survivors: 3 sisters, Sylvia Ray (Jack) Smith, Mary' Ruth (Harvey) Snider of Linwood and Veil (Roger) Jones of Lexington; 3 brothers, Frank (Edna) Livengood of Mocks ville, Hobart Livengood and Maynard (Janie) Livengood, all of Lexington; several mec- es and nephews; and spwial friend. Junior Smith. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pm., Wednesday, March 3, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. David Robinson and Cheryl Skinner- officiating.'Burial followed in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. The family re ceived friends Tuesday, March 2, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Fork Baptist Cemetery Fund, 3140 US 64 E. Mocksville; or to charity of donor's choice. Online condolences: www. eatonjuneralservice^dm. ,)(^omas Ervin NaU Mr. Thomas Ervin Nail, 74, of Deer Run Drive, Mocksville, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at his'home. He was bom Nov. 1,1935, in Davie County to the late Grady Thomas and Zola Mae Swice- good Nail. Mr. Nail was re tired ftom QST, had worked at Hanes Dye and Finishing and helped at YVEDDI. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Nail enjoyed watching rac ing and his grandchildren play ing sports. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shelby Par- due and Berlie Dean Waller. Survivors: a son, Christopher (Cathy) Nail of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Maria and Heath Nail; and a sister, Donnie (Rob ert) Beddington of Mocksville. A funeral service was to be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, at Eaton Funeral Cha pel with the Rev. Scott Schuyler officiating. Burial was to fol low in Salisbury National Cem etery in Salisbury. The family was to receive friends from -9 pm. on 'Wednesdays Nfruch 3, at Eaton Funeral Home and at other tinies at the home of his son, Chris aX 265 Winding Creek Road. Online condolences; www. eatonfitneralservicejcom.' CK^ n ^ po ^ 4 JS w ■« ■O i o06 O uCO 1Ed >« ;3ou a Arthur Porter Arthur Porter, O.C., I PhD, DSc (Hen), FRSC died at Porsyth Memorial Hospital ;Feb.26,'2010; QT-^. - - ' Bom: on Dec. 8, 1910, he the son of John yi^am Porter andMaiy Anne Harris. Bducat^ at the University of Manchester with bachelor^, master's and doctorate degr^,-he built the first computer in Europe as a graduate student. He came to the USA as a fellow at MTT in 1937 and returned to Britain in 1939 for war service in the science and technology sector of the British government. He was professor at Britain's Royal Military College from 1946- 1949 and later immigrated to Canada. He headed the digital research group for Ferianti in Toronto until 1955 when he returned to Britain as professor of electrical engineering at the University of London. In 1958, he assumed the dean's position at the University of Saskatch ewan and established biomedi- cal engineering as an academic discipline for the first time. He returned to Toronto in 1961, headed industrial engineering for the University of Toronto for 15 years, served Canada nationally and internationally and was chair of a number of committees. He was a member in the 1950s of Project Lamp light, a joint US Congress/ Canadian Parliament commis sion for the nuclear defense of North America. He was chair of the science advisory coirunittee for Expos 67, the World's Fair in Montreal. He chaired the Ca nadian Environmental Council, chaired the Royal Conunis- sion on Electric Power Plan ning for- Eastern Canada and wrote four books. He became active in the humanities, and was an active coUeague of Dr. Marshall McLuhan. He was atyarded the Order of Canada, Canada's highest decoration' in 1988. He was electedn fellow, of the Royal Society in Canada in 1970. He received Canada's Centennial Medal in 1967. From his time at MTT, when he traveled 43 states by automo7 bile in 1938,be loved America. He became a citizen 40-1995. He and his wife, Patricia, who predeceased him in 2007, en joyed retirement in Naples, Fia. and at Bermuda Village. Survivors: their son. Dr. John Porter, a neurologist in practice with Comerstonehealthcare at Bermuda Run and Winston- Sa- lem, Kathy, his daughter-in-law and their 2 sons, Ian, who is attending George Washington Law School and finishing his law degree, and Greg, who is attending NASCAR Technical Institute; a granddaughter, Jen nifer, lives in Canada with her husband, Trevor, with 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service for friends and family will be held at Bermuda Wlage on Satur day, March 6, at 2 pjn. Memorials: CurePSP Foun dation, a neurological condi tion described in Toronto dur ing Dr. Porter's tenure and Dr. Olshewsky, who performed the key work of identification, was a collaborator and tiiend, curePSPx>rg. iXRebe^KiDgSm^ UTT^fr^rRebecca-^Qrig-Sriuth,- -Xd^ce ^ed- early Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, ^lO^at her home. " sife was bom Feb. 18,1951 in Fprsytii County to Joe Hard-I ing-and Helen Michael King. M^. Smith had an ongoing battle wjth ovarian cancer for five -years. She never slowed down 'Or gave up and kept her sense offaumor. She loved to g^en, cherished spending time with family and was known for her love of children and a desire to sew. Providing and caring for others came, natural. Her last words to her family were "my journey has ended." Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother. ■ Surviving: her husband, T.C. Smith Jr.; a daughter, April S. Newman and husband Jeff; 2 sons, Trent Smith and Dustin Smith; 3 grandchildren, Samu el, Elisabeth and Haiuiah New man; her father, Joe I^g; a brother, Thomas King; md 3 sisters, Eileen Dunn and Phyl lis Hayes, both of Advance and Deborah Foltz of Lexington. A memorial service was held ' at 2 pjUv Sunday, Feb. 28, at > Yadkin-Valley Baptist Church' with Pastor Wayne Swisher of-i ficiating. The family received' friends Saturday at the chi^h. • Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice , Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www. hayworth-millerxom. cl Roy Driver Lee Roy Driver, 59, of US "601 601 North, Mocksville, died on Wednesday, March 3. 2010, at Focsyth Medical Cen ter. Bom in Surry County on July 19,1950, he was the son of Ha zel Hutchins Harrold ofMocks ville and the late Rufus Driver. He was a self-employed painter and was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. His wife, Eleanor Jones Driver, preceded him in death in 2003. Also surviving; a son, Tony Lee (Tammy) Driver of Mocks ville; 2 daughters, Darlene Greet ofSalisbury andCharlene Driver of Mocksville; 4 broth ers, Eugene Driver and Dale (Linda) Driver of Salisbury and Gerald (Sue) Driver and Charles Driver of Mocksville; 3 sisters, Lula Mae Shermer, Bar bara (Glen) Reavis and Bonnie Sue Hunt, all of Mocksville; id grandchildren: and 5 great grandchildren. The service to celebrate the life of Mr, Driver was Satur day, March 6, at 2 pun. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Dean ChancUer officiating. Burial was in the Sandy Springs Bapdst Church Cemetery. The family received ftiends Friday, March 5 at Da- vie Funeral Service. Online condolences; nnvw. daviefuneralservice^om. v^Il AUen Goss Mrs. Don Nell Allen Goss, 77, ofMurchison Road, Mocks ville, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Bermuda Commons in Advance. Mrs. Goss was bom in Da- vie County on March 13,1932. to the late William Henry and Dora Luther Allen. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Yadkinville. She enjoyed work ing at A Storehouse for Jesus. She was also preceded in death hy her husband, Reggie Lee Goss; a sister, Betty John son; and a brother, WiUiam Ju- niorAllen. Survivors; 2daughters,Patsy Lea Goss of Walnut Cove- and Linda Barton (Bob) of King; 2 granddaughters, Christine Hale (Dallas) and Rachel Barton: a great grandson.AJ- Hale; a sis ter, Dorothy West of Bemuida Commons; 3 brothers, Jimmy Ray Allen (Magdalene) of Mocksville, Sonny Allen (Nel lie) of Yadkinville and Sammy Allen (Nellie) of Mocksville; sisters-in-law; and several niec es and nephews. A graveside service was held at 2 pun. Monday, March 8, at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Foster officiating. The family received friends after wards in the fellowship hall. Memorials; Mt. Olive Cem etery Fund. 1646 Chardale Rd., Clemmons,27012. Online condolences; www. ealon/uneralservice^om. s^higer Lindquist-Card Ms. Ginger Lea Lindquist- Card,49, of Davie Street, Cool- eemee.died on March 6,2010, afler a long battle with lung cancer. She was bom Dec. 15,1960, in Missouia County, Mont, to Evelyn Ann and Chester Lindquist. She had a love for the lord; she was a member of Freedom Baptist Church of Mocksville- She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren and liked to watch the drag races in Moores- ville. She enjoyed listening to music, and dancing She was preceded in death by her biological father, Chester Lindquist; and molher-in-iaw. Donna Card. Survivors: her mother, Evelyn and Wilbur Oleson; 3 children and 4 godchildren Aletha (Matt) Dudley and their son, Tyler Williams, all of Cooieemee, Amy Card and her tiaughters, Kayana and Layla Caldweil. all ofMocksville and Richard Card and Kristin Coble and their son, Izaak Card, all of Cooieemee; a sister, Oeri (Russ)Carman of Glendive, Mont.; 4 brothers, Chet (Jan) Lindquist and Teny (Cindy) Lindquist, all of Post Falls, Idaho, Tbd Lindquist of Coeur d' Alene Idaho and Randy Lindquist; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con- duciedatdpun.Tuesday.March9, at Pieedom Baptist Church, with Pastor Kevin Morris of ficiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service. Memorials; Freedom Baptist, 118 Comatzer Road, Mocks ville. Online condolences; www. ^otonfunerahervice^om. ^<-i, -o v^eslie Smoot Shelton Jr. Mr. Leslie Smoot Shelton Jr.. 78, died Friday March 5. 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Shelton was bom Feb. 19. 1932 in Davie County to the late Leslie Smoot Shelton Sr. and Abbie Baity Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a member of (Tourtney B^tisi Church. Surviving: his wife of 59 years. Irma Jean Jones Shelton: children. Leslie Gene Shelton. Mocksville; Deborah Shelton (Ed) Vogler. Advance; Denise Shelton (Kelly) Mabe, Walnut Cove; grandchildren. Erica Bost. Payton Triplen, Les lie Shelton. Allison Shelton, Christopher Shore; S great grandchildren; 4 sisters Helena Craft, Marie (Joe) White. Bettie Smith.EdiiaAiin(Gtady) Beck; 2 brothers Leonard (Jean) Shel ton. Billy (Patricia) Shelton. Agraveside swvice was con ducted at 2 pm. Sunday March 7 at Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Ricky Atkins. Memorials: Courtney Baptist Building Fund. 3341 Courtney Baptist Church Rd., Yadkin- ville, 27053. Online condolences: tvww. gentryfuneralserrice^om. , □ ^ s.SL ft. < ' 9 p> n^ g.f 3".3-3- Carson Wishon Mr. Roland Carson "R.C." Wishon. 70, of Gordon Drive. Advance, died Sunday. March 7, 2010 at Forsyth Medical' Center is Winsion-Salem. He was bom July 4, 1939, in WUkes County to the late Mil- lard Olen and Hazel DeEtle Wishon. Mr. Wishon was a vet eran of the U-S. Navy and was a member of No Creek Primi tive Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Mae Norman: and a brother. Frank lin Olen WishoD- Survivots: his wife, Dorothy Taylor Wishon of the home; 2 sons, Jonathan Wishon of Win- sion-Salem and Kevin Wishon of Mocksville; a sister. Emma Lee Lawson ofWinston-Salem; a brother. Leon (Rickie) Wis hon of Pfaffiown; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pun.. Wednesday, March 10 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Elder Eddie Fowl er officiating. Burial followed at 4:30 pan. in Cool Springs . Baptist Church Cemetery in ' Elkin. The family received friends Tuesday. March 9,. at the funeral home. Memorials: Cool Springs Cemetery Fund, 1467 Cool Springs Church Road. Elkin. 28621. Online condolences: unvw. eatonfuneralservicejcom. ^ieMattieWood Ollie Mattie "Uzzie' Wwd. W80. of Charlotte, died on Mon- vvday.March8,2010. j®Ty,e oldest chUd of the late M WUliam Henecy Allen and the RUK Celessie Martin Allen was M bom Jan. 2. 1930. in Cool- ineemee. She and her husband taBobby Lewis Wood lived in GiCooleemee for many years be- Nfore moving to aarlotte mak- let ing it their new home. She at- ^tended the public schools of ^Rowan County. She work.^ ofasahon\emakerforherfart^y, ^ and as a housekeeper for oihet a jfamilies. She began her Chns- ho:ttan journey at Ervin Temple rel,CME Church in Woodleaf. She / later united with New Shep- pmpaid Baptist Church m Coo - ^eLmee holding her proud nUe Ma"Mother of the Church. She Bajwas adamant about people attending church and paying their tithes and offering. She neverallowed anything to stop herfrom anending church. She wk• a kind and loving woman whonunured many in the communi ty and family by gwmg soundadvice and providing laughter.She had a humoicus character and did not mind teachingabout His word. She wM anindependent woman who lovedher faimly. friends, and church.She was married to the lateBobby Wood and they had six children. _ . . _ .She was preceded in deathby her siblings Charlie AUen.Bemice Chunn. Henry Allen.Sarah Jackson and Maty Allen; her son. Dr. Tommy W^igrandson. Aaron Shawn Wood.^ddaughler.KhayliaWjod. Survivors: a son. rimottiy Wood, and daughter. BarbaraWood, of the home; 3 daugh ters. Celeste Wood-Haile ofMocksville, Yvonne (Phillip) Fisher of Advance. Norma Mattox ofStatesville; daughter- in-law, Sandra Wood of Char- lone; siblings, Louise Payne. Gary (Bonnie) Allen. William (Mary) Allen. Derek (Jean) Allen all of Salisbury, and Ceor-t, gia (John) Graham of Greens-boro; an aunt. Lizzie Mayfield of Cooleemee; 13 grandchil dren; 24 great-grandchildren; ' a great-great-grandchild; and a : host of nieces, nephews, other > relatives and friends. A wake is scheduled for 7 pm. Friday, March 12. andthe funeral at 2 pjji. Saturday. March 13.bolhaiNewShepard Baptist Church. ill o?" r•§•11-?- :5fe.|-' ^ o 2 - a i S- a._|_ o l s..IfisP-E a-a, o ±.g S.'•3 !-g'» If W X 3'or S a ^.1' •S'l j ■= •1=3' 1 irSi 2 T! ■s? i :S|f I!:i'-1 glv.-:s..g: ftiw- ii-SftA'tr' i s ® sIs a 2^I « C ^ S M ig a aj S 8 • . p"«p-s'-d.s r-'S-V-n SS- Bo . s• P ""CUq?-Sf'S|. i -CT-e- cr o CO S o■D Oo c - z o' ETg-"S Xwilllam CranfiU Mr. William "Bill" CranfiU,78, of Lone Hickory Road,VaHifinville. dicd "niesday, March 9.2010 at Forsyth Med ical Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1931 in IredeU County to the lateGuy and Disa Renegar Cran fiU. Mr. CranfiU was retried from the N.C. Department, of Transportation HighwayDepartment in Yadkin Coun-cy, was a member of Sandy .Springs Baptist Church, LoneHickory Volunteer Fire Department, and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed makmg his ;daily rounds at McDonalds andspending time with his .fairuly and Mends.He was also preceded indeath by an infant sister, and2 brothers, Larry CranfiU and Harold CranfiU.Surviving: his brother, Fred(Ida Mae) CranfiU, MocksviUe;special Mend, Came Steel-man, Yadkioville; nephew, Joe(Maudie) CranfiU; nieces, Vivian (AUen) Hix, SheUa (Ralph)Renegar, Vickie (Maxie)Melton, Laura (DarieU) Har ris, Disa Caudle; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins,including MarUyn R- Kimmer, and Mends, including. Timmy Bowman.The famUy received friendsMarch 10 at Gentry Fai^yFuneral Service in YadkinviUe.His funeral service was held at 11 am. Thursday, March 11 atSandy Springs Baptist Churchby the Revs. David Riser andHoward Wagoner. The bodylay in-state 30 miniites prior Wthe service. Burial foUowed in the church cemetery with military rites by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. OnUne condolence: www.geittryftmeralservice£om. S«.Fonly Fontana' Fonty Fontana, 77. bom Richmond "RC" Connie Beck Jr., son of Richmond Connie Beck Sr. and Lizzie Leonard Beck, died Friday morning, March 12, 2()10 at Kate B.Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem. He was bom Dec. 16,1932, in Forsyth County. Mr. Fontanawas residing in KemersviUe with bis son and daughter in law, Nick "Merle" and Joann Beck. Re had resided- at Call Road in MocksvUle with hisspecial friend of 13 years, Lu- . ciUe Sain. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fontana was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Fran ces Doub and 2 grandsons, Ja son A. Beck and Cody Worth Beck. Also surviving: his brother, Robert Beck of WaUcertown; children, J. Timothy Beck and wife Grace of Randleman, Da vid E. Beck and wife Teresa of Richmond, Va.; G. Diane Nich ols and husband Wayne, and Ruby A. Beck, aU of JonesvUle;grandchildren, Bryan Beck and wife Candice, Jeremy Beck and wife Nicole, Thomas Beck, Jonathon Beck, PaMcia Beck, Ashton Beck, Spencer Beck, Kristen Nichols, Michael Beck,Kaidynn Beck, Claudia Beck and Karah Beck; great-grand- chUtiren, Kayla Grace Beck, Gavin Beck. Elizabeth Grace Beck and Dalton Beck. He was a conversadonalist with stories of his travels with NASCAR and the country mu sic industry. He enjoyed cook- outs with famUy and Mends Pat and Bre'nda Snook. The famUy is receiving Mends at 2256 Venus Drive, KemersviUe, with a celebradon of life service wUl be held at 11 am. Saturday, March 20. Barbara Andrews HartMrs. Barbara Andrews Han,67, of Advance died Wednes day, March 10,2010 at the KateB. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Jan. 17,1943in GranvUle County to William Mack and Mary Pope An drews.Surviving: her husband,Gary L. Hart; 3 daughters, LisaBrown and husband Walter of Winslon-Salem, Sharon Cookeand husband Brace of Advanceand Denise Oakman and husband Quis of KemersviUe;and S grandchUdren, Blake and Zack Brown, Carter Cooke and Benjamin and Sara Oakman. A memorial service was heldat II am. Friday, March 12 at Hayworth-MiUer KindertonChapel with Chaplain FredMoreiz officiating. Inurnmentfollowed at Easdawn Gardensof Memory. The family re-,ceived Mends one hour prior tothe service at the funeral home. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-SaJem, 27103. Online condolence; Itoyworth-mitterjcom. wtvw. cj t Ov0-- Ss o n oezH•< W n90 ■82COn ■gn o. § 1 §' t 2■§ . k - ' C: ■ VBdbby Lee Head Mr. Bobby Lee Head. 74. of US 601 South, Mocksville. died Saturday. March 13.2010 at WFU Baptist Medical Cen- He was botti in Rowan County on May 3. 1935 to the late Robert Lester and Mary Belle Barnes Head. Mr. Head had been employed with Er- win Mills and was retired from Linon-Taylor after 23 years. He was a member of the Cool- eemee Civiian Club and the Spencer Moose Lodge. Mr. Head enjoyed fishing, espe cially at the coast; participat ing in the Farmington Farmers Market; and helping his wife with craft fairs. He loved coun try and bluegrass music and all animals, especially his cats and kittens. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers. John Rob- en Head and James Edgar Head. Survivors: his wife o( 50 years. Carol Chaffin Headofthe home; 2 daughters, Usa Spill- man (Eddie) of MocksvQle and Lori Harrison (Mike) of Salis bury; 3 grandchildren. Ashlee Spillman. Courtney Harrison and Spenser Harrison; a sister. Sadie Mae Burton of Mocks ville; sistets-in-law. Ftances Head of Cooleemee and Rox- anna Head of MocksviUe; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was eon- ducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. March 17. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the -Rev. Dwight Durham officiating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family re ceived friends Tuesday, March 16 at the funeral home. Memorials; Davie Humane Society. PO Box 153 Mocks ville; or Book Bags of Hope do Cooleemee Elementary. 136 Marginal St.. Cooleemee. Online condolences: www. eaionfimeratservice.com. Nciarence Keller Mr. Qarence "Buck" Keller. 94, of Greeahill Road. Mocks ville. died Saturday, March 13. 2010, at Davie County Hospi tal. He was bom in Davie Coun ty on Aug. 3. 1915. to the late Marvin Ellis and Bessie Taylor Keller. Mr. Keller was a vet eran of World War 11 serving in the Anny Air Force and was the first nursing assistant hired at the VA Hospital in Salisbury where he worked until retire ment. He was a charter member of the Davie County Rescue Squad serving 25 years. Mr. Keller was a longtime member of Jericho Church of Christ, was a farmer and gardener, loved his tractor and taking rides in his pick-up. especially for coffee breaks at Millers. Survivors: his wife of 65 years, Wylene Keller of the home; 2 sons, Bob (Lynda) Keller of Mooresville and Don- nie (Sherri) Keller of Cherry Gtove. S.C.; 5 grandchildren. Shawn K. Cooper. Missy K. Ginther. Lee Keller. Megan K. McOaniel and Ben Keller: 2 stepgrandchildren. Meredith McSwain and Josh Reep; and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at II a.m.. "Diesday. March 16 at Jericho Church of . Christ with Dr. Tom Torpy offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetety. The fatnily received friends on Monday. March 15 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Carolina Bible a Camp c/o Bobby Grigsby; 1988 Jericho Church Road, Mocks- • ville. Online condolences: www, easonfuneralservice.com. = -o CP c. - & ■Z. o' O" ^rah Carter Nolley Mrs. Sarah Carter Nolley, 96. formerly of NoUey Road. Mocksville, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at The Laurels of Salisbury. She was bom in Rowan County 00 Dec. 23,1913 to the late J.W. and Minnie Evelyn West Carter. Mrs. Nolley was a graduate of Woodleaf High School and retired from Erwin Mills. She was a lifelong mem ber of Liberty United Meth odist Church where she was a member of the United Method ise Women, the choir and as sisted in the children's depart ment. She enjoyed gardening and took pride in her yard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Caleb Hubert Nolley Sr.; her son, C.H. NoUey Jr.: and siblings. Margaret Cope. Louise Price, Lola Crawford, Ella Clement, Pearl Deal, Jack Carter, Bob Carter, Clyde Carter and Paul Carter. Survivors: her daughter ,ia, law, LaNelJe Ratledge NoU" ley of Shelby; 3 grandMns", Richard Dean Nolley (Heidi) of Cummings, Oa., Michael Steven NoUey of Shelby and Caleb Hubert Nolley in 'of Augusta. Ga.; 3 great grand children, Alex, Katie and GrantNolley: and several nieces and ! nephews. i A funeral service was con ducted at 4 p.m. Monday, March 15, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. Burial fol- lowed in Liberty United Meth- •• odist Qiurch Cemetety. The family retiived friends one hour prior to the service at the fiinetai home. Memorials: Liberty Method ist, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocks- viUe. Online condolences: www. eaonfuneralservice.com. ^Bert Rogers Mrs. Albert Alice Rogers, 84. of Statesville, died at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March9,2010. Mrs. Rogers retired from Sunbeam Appliance as a ma chine operator in EUrin and was a member ofWhite Rock Method ist Church. Survivors: a son, Albert LewisHogers Jr. of RockweU: 3 daughters, Brenda Ellison of Statesville, Dorothy Baity of Mooresville, and PiisciUa Boyce ofTioutman; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lewis Rogers: 2 grandchUdren, Brad Baity and Jamie Harris: and a great-grandchild, Christiana Johnson. . Visitation was Thursday. March 12 at Nicholson Funetai Home. Funeral services were Friday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Nicholson chapel. Burial ioilowed imhe.Crestwoodjyia morial Gardens in Elkiii. X John D. Rummage Mr John D. "Johnny Rummage. 81. of US 601 No^.MocksvUle. died Sunday. March 14.2010. at WFU Bap tist Medical Center. He was bom Dec. 8,1928. m Davie County to the late Roy W.andTossieColletie Rummage. Mr. Rummage was retired ^mLink-Taylor Furniture m Lex ington. He was a veteran of the U 5. Army having served in theKoiean Conflict. Mr. Rumm^e was a lifelong member of Eat- ons Baptist Church where hehad served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and RA leader. He was also preceded m death by 2 sisters. Nina Arnold and Nannie Boger. and a brother Norman Rummage. Survivors; his wife of 61 years. Hazel Reynolds Rummage of the home: a sister. Mm- ietta (Bob) Langston of Mocks ville; and a host of friends and neighbors. • A funeral service was con ducted at 3 pjn. Tuesday. March 16. at Batons Baptist Church, with Dr. David OU- bieath officiating. Bunal fol lowed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church on Tuesday.Memorials: Batons Ba^ us, Cemetety Fund, do Bob Langston, 1922 US 601, N„ Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eaonfuneraUervicexom. 1 o i. to O O 9r 3 w <0 -o c CT 3 o ET. er^ ^ames Clinton Spiy Sr. ^•James Clinton Spty Sr., 90, of Gladstone Road, Moclcsville, died/liiesday. Match 9, 2009, at Ron4n n Regional Me£^ Center... Born in Davie Coim^ on Sept. 18,1919, he.was theson of the late Joseph F. and Bessie Safley Spry. He was a veteran of Wodd. War II, serving as a setgemt in company'*A''.744t]t Ihnk Battalion. He was retired from the Salisbury VA Hospital and was a member of Liber^r United Methodist Church. His wife, Doris Jean. Gar- wood Spry, preceded him in deathdn Feb. 3,2000. ■'Survivors:'3 daughters, Mary fWayne) Martin of Moclcsville,Jenifer (Dennis) Hobbie of Hendersonyille and Rebecca (Tony) Mallard of Advance; 2sons, James C. (Cecelia) Spry Jr. of Greensboro and wniiam F. Spry of Cooleemee; a sister,Betty'Patterson of Mocks^e;2 brothers, Joo(Elizabedi) Spryof Salisbury and Louis Spty of Ashetx>ro; 10 grandchildren; 9' great-grandchildren; and a qie-cial companion. Flo Reeves'of Ashe County. ■ '' He was also preceded indeath by a broAer, Bruce Spty and 4 sisters, Margaret Brown,Helen Snyder, Elizabeth Ridn Icus, and,^is-Munday. - The .service to celebrate thelife of Mr. Spry was on Sat- ^ urday, March. 13, at 11 ajn. ar Liberty United Mediodist Church, widi the . Revs:-KarenRoberts, and JoeySpry Officiat ing. Burial was;in the church . cemetery with military honors presented by the .VFW Memo-ri^ Hoiior Guard. The fainily. received frieitds Fdday, Maroh::12>atDay|eJ^<^8eryiceJ ■Merhor^rpite^itfeih^Ist; 141 Libei^ Ciiclei Ville. ti^^ary Ellen Walker Miss Mary, Ellen Walker, 94,dit^ Sunday, M^h 14,2010, at Auturrm Care of Modcsville. She was bom Jan. 7,1916, in . Davie County to die late John- BooneahdFannyStroudWalk- . er.'Miss Walker was a rnember of Center Unh^''Methodist-^ . ChunA. She was also preceded in death by a "special son," Rob ert Reld. Survivors; a "special son," Steve (Elaine) Reid of Gold Hill; several cousins; fiiendsi including Nancy TUttSrow and David Mabe. ■ A funeral service was con ducted at 11 ajn. Wednesday, March 17, at .Center United Methodist Church, with die Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiat ing. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before die service. Burial followed in . the church cemetery. The fom- ily received friends Diesday, March 16, at Eaton Funeral Home. I Memorials: Center Method-, ist Cemetery Fbnd, c/o LindaOwings, 728 WQkesb^ St., Mocksville. Online condolences: tvwtv. eatonfimeralservicejcom. U) 4 o i. CB O o o c ^ 2. =: -O CD t=- CT Z o' O n- ^ames Clinton Spry Sr. ^James Clinton Spry Sr., 90, of Gladstone Road, Mocksville, died Tiiesday, March 9, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Bom in Davie County on Sept. 18,1919, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Bessie Safley Spry. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in Company "A" 744th Tank Battalion. He was retired from the Salisbury VA Hospital and was a member of Libeity United Methodist Church. His wife, Doris Jean Gar- wood Spry, preceded him in death on Feb. 3,2000. ' Survivois: 3 daughters, Mary (Wayne) Martin of Mocksville, Jennifer (Dennis) Hobhie of Hendersonville and Rebecca (Tony) Mallard of Advance; 2 sons, James C. (Cecelia) Spry Jr. of Greensboro and William F. Spty of Cooleemee; a sister, Betty Patterson of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Joe (Elizabeth) Spry of Salisbuiy and Louis Spry of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a spe cial companion, Flo Reeves of Ashe County. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bmce Spiy and 4 sisters, Margaret Brown, Helen Snyder, Elizabeth Rich- kus, andjsois Monday. The service to celebrate the n life of Mr. Spry was on Sat-- urday. March 13, at 11 ajn. at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Revs; Karen Roberts and Joey Spry officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetety with military honors presented by the VFW Memo rial Honor Guard. The family received friends Friday, March n 12'at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: Liberty MeAmi-; ist; 141 Liberty Circle, Mocks- ville. n , Online condolences^ j O) I Ellen Walker Miss Mary Ellen Walker, 94, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Autumn Care of Mocksville. She was bom Jan. 7,1916, in Davie County to the late John Boone and Fanny Stroud Walk- er.'Miss Walker was a member of Center United' Methodist . ChurtA. She was also preceded in death by a "special son," Rob ert Reid. Survivors: a "special son," Steve (Elaine) Reid of Gold Hill; several cousins; friends, including Nancy Tutterow and David Mabe. - A funeral service was con ducted at 11 ajn. Wednesday, March 17, at Center Unit^ Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiat ing. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fam ily received fnends Diesday, March 16, at Eaton Funeral Home. I Memorials: Center Method ist Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Owings. 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville. Online condolences: wvw. eatonfiineralservicejcom. e % PI n o e 3 •< s CA w p o 9) ? 90 O) 1®^ v'^thleen Peele Fleming Mis. Kathleen Peele Cran- fiU Fleming, 85. died Monday, March 22,2010. She was bom May 23. 1924 in Suny County to the late Byrd and Jennie Peele. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class of 1942 from BoonviUe High School. She was also preceded in death by her first husband. Lu ther Vemon Cranfill, second husband. Stanley Earl Fletning: great-great-grandson. Williara Robert Manning; sisters, Ola Peele Parker. Lula Peele My ers. Surviving; her children, Frances (John) O'Neal. Law rence Cranfill. Donald (Hel en) Cranfill. Retha (Curtis) Gaither; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great- great-grandchild; sisters. Irene Lowery, Pauline (John) Sea- ford; brother. Ed (Virginia) Peele. Her funeral service was to be held at 3 pan. Thursday. March 25 by the Revs. Greg McEwen and Ricky Adkins. Burial was to follow in the church cem etery. She was to lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the ser vice. The family was to receive friends after the service. , Memorials: Courtney Baptist Cemetery. 3341 Courtney Ch. Road.Yadldnvillc. 27055. Online, condolences;.. www. i gentryJuneraUenicexom. X^onnie Hoover Howell Lonnie Hoover Howell. 81, died on Sunday, March 21. 2010. at his residence at Davie Place in MocksvlUe. Mr. Howell was bom in Da- vie County on Oct. 28, L928.to the late Sam and Ethel Foote Howell. He was educated in the Davie County Schools and woriod at Holly Farms for more than 30 years. He was married to Hazel Hairsion. who preceded him in death in 1984. He attended New Jeni- salem Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor Jesse Leach. He was a friendly, car ing person who loved to help others. He was a volunteer with Storehouse for Jesus for ap proximately 14 years. He was also preceded in death by a son. David Howell. Survivors: 5 sons. Kenny (Alihea) Howell. Steve Howell, Roger Howell. Nick Howell. and Ernie Hairston; 2 daugh ters. Debbie Ditlard and Tam my Morrison;.^ brothers,Char lie Howell and Gilbert Howell; a sister. Ruth Howell; a grand daughter he raised. Gina (Rick) Diilard; a close friend, Ceola Wilson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren; many oth er relatives and friends. His funeral service was held Wednesday, March 24 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funer al Home. Bishop James IJames officiaterL The family received frientls 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: Craha-. mFuneralHomejiet. i^eneva Pate James * Geneva Pate James. 99. died on March l7,2010atDavisRe: gional Hospital in Staiesville. She was in Hospice Core at the Autumn Care Nursing Home in Mocksvilte. Mrs. James was bom on Dec. 26. 1910 in Birmingham, Ala. She was the daughter of the lace Jessie and Ada Pate. She attended Rowan and Da vie County public schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Rocky Creek AME Methodist Church in Olin before joining Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Mocksville in 1956. She was the organizer and president of the Best Yet (2iub and served faithfully for more than 45 years. She was a member of the Senior Missionary Circle and served as secretary for Sunday School Class Number Two for several years. She was a retired domestic worker. Preceding her in death were 10 siblings; Walter Pate. Ma mie Pate, Beatrice Pate Hill, Bunia Pate Studevent. Goldia Pate Gilmer. Helen Luvina Pate, Jessie Pate, Turner Pate. Birder Pate, and William Clem ent. She was married to the late Luther James, who also preced ed her in death. Survivors: a son, Dennis (Saundra) James of Mocksville; a brother, George Clement of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Jasmine James of Winston- Salem and Thometrius James of High Point; 2 great-grand children. Jessica James of High Point and Brandon Horton of Wmstoh-Salem; a host of niec es and nephews, other relatives and friends, including a special friend, Edna Mason Allen of Greensboro. Her funeral service was held on Sunday. March 21 at 3 pm. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Mocksville. The Rev. Rod ney Coleman. pastor, offici ated and burial followed in the chufch cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes be fore the service. Online condolences: Graha- mFuneralHomeJiel. " cy ^^^erly Dianne Perkins Mis. Beverly Dianne Padgett' Perkins, 58, of Spring Street, Mocksville. died' Sunday, March 21. 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-"^ Salem. She was bom Feb. 18,1952, in Rowan County to the late Ralph and Ruth Pauline Hel- lard Padgett. Mrs. Perkins was retired from Sara Lee. She cooked up a big smile and cup cakes. Mrs. Perkins' enjoyed reading, being outside with na ture and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, infant Dar- ryl Padgett and Dennis Padgett: and a niece.Tracy Padgen. Survivors: her husband. Jes se Wayne Perkins of the home; 2 daughters. Amantla Smith (Stephen) Frye and Heather Smith (Philip) Johnson, both of Mocksville: 2 sisters, Bonnie Padgett (Andrew) Hajikakou of Woodleaf and Carol Ann (Mike) Murph of Mocksville; a brother, Bany Dale Padgett of Woodleaf; 5 grandchildren, Alex Frye, Zachary Frye. Ethan Ftye, Hailey Johnson and Seth Johnson: special niece, Christl Foster: special nephew, Johnny . Padgen; antTseveral other niec es and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 ajn., Friday, March 26. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shane., Young officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Cemetery. The ' family will receive fnends ' from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March ' 25, at Eaton Ftmeral Home. Memorials: Kate B, Reyn-; olds Hospice Home. 101 Hos- i pice Lime, Wlnston-Salem," 27103. 1 Online condolences: www. '' eatonfitneralservicexom. n V^dith Marie Yeager ^ Mrs. Edith Marie Yeager, 84,' died March l7,2Q10inAutumn Care Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was bom in Whitley Township, Pa., daughter of the lace Charles and Elizabeth Dean Laschinsky, She worked as a cashier in a drug store, , and later became a certified nurse assistant. She had lived in Mocksville for the past 15 years, and attended Trinity Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors: a son, Robert Page of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a daughter. Janet Greene of Mocksville: 2 brothers, Ken neth and John Laschinsl^ of Pennsylvania; 2 sisters, Lola Harrison of Pennsylvania and Betty Musgrave of Missouri; 5 grandchildren; and a large 1 number of great-grandchildren^' Her funeral service was held Friday, March 19 at 2 pun. in the chapel of Graham Funeral . Home. The Rev. Darryl Cox officiated and burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before die ser- ^ vice. ^ Online condolences: Craha- mFuneralHomeJxet. ( o O CD o o O C ^ 3. V Gerald Ray Hilyard ,- ^ Gerald "Jeny" Ray HUyaKl, 39, Advance, formerly of H Dorado, Ark., died on March 24,2010 at the Kate B. Rejhi- olds Hospice Home ui Win- ston'Salem.' As his battle' with cancer came to an end, he was sari rounded by' family. Bom Aug. 12, 1930 in El Dorado to the late Ray Arthur and Betty Aim Hilyard, he spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1968 and attended Hen derson State University. He was a member of First Baptist Church. On weekends he en joyed golf and hiking. He man aged to get a hole in one dei- spite his "unique" golf swing. The "hikers" enjoyed hiking the Ozark Trail together. Many of the stories are still untold as "what happened on the trail, stayed on the mil." Survivors; his wife of 40 years, Sandra Fogg Hilyard of Advance; daughters, Jennifer Mitchell (Marcus) of B Dora do and Jessica 6town (Josh) of. Charleston, S.C.; a giattdsoni Hutton Stahl Mitchell of B Dorado; and a brother, Tom Hi-' tyard (Janette) of Dallas, Texas as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. . " A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March ;31at 2pjn. at First BoptistChu^'m B Dorado with a visiration fbl^ lowing at the church. Memorials: Kate B Rejmlds' Hospice Home, 101 Ifpsjpn' Lane, Winston-Salem,',27,l(^.,' or First Baptist Chuich'i;2(W^' Main. B ll^do.AR 71730! 7 Online condolences: whw. hayworth-mitterjcom. JTielmaT. Johnson Mrs. Thelma Turlington. Johnson, 97, of Erwin, died Wednesday, March 24,2010 at her lesidence. Her funeral was Saturday, March 27 at Erwin Chapel Pen tecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Erwin. Officiating were the Revs. David Snipes and Jeffety Hayes. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was bom March 3,1913 in Har- nelt County to the late Archibald Lee and Julia Isabelle Johnson Tiirlingtbn. She was a farmer, textile worker and enjoyed quilt ing and gardening. She was a member of Erwin Chapel PF- WBC for many years. • She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Pa mela Snipes; sisters Eloise Gregory, Kathleen Bowden and Margaret Gregory; broth ers, Ralph Diriingmn, Coleman Turlington; son-in-law, Robert "Bob"Athey. ' Survivors: husband, Phil Johnson; sons. Worth and Janice Snipes of Erwin, Allen and Di-atme Snipes of Cooleemee, Keith and Nancy Snipes ofErwin, and Terry and Linda Snipes of Salis bury; daughters, Nina Christine Athey of Cooleemee. Debbie and Donald Jones of Raleigh; 19 grandchildren; 34 great- ' grandchildren; 27 great-great- granilchildren; brother, Bobby Lee Turlington of Erwin; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www. RoseandGrahantjCom. ^^arolyn Allen McGrary '^^NMfs. Carolyn Allen Mc- Crary, 73, fortnerly of Junction Road,Mocksville,diedSunday, Match 28, 2010, at Autumn Care of Mocksville. She was bom June 17,1934, in Davie County to the late B rack and Rena Williams Allen. Mrs. McCrary was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Cooleemee. She was retired fiom B&F Manufacturing and had worked at Monleigh Gar ment. Mrs. McCrary enjoyed working crossword puzzles and listening to gospel music: She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Columbus McCrary; and a son, Jeffiey Allen McCnuy. Survivors: 2 sons, Ridiard McCrary of Mocksville and Biuce (Carlann) McCrary of Lexington; a sister, Faye Com er of Yadkinville; a daughter- in-law, Sonya Hunt McCrary of Mocksville; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 pan. Tbesday, March 30 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Chris Williams officiating. Burial followed in Legion Me morial Parkin Cooleemee. - Online condolences: www. eatonfimeralser/icejcom. 6" 0 1 s o o c «< § •a s CO n 93 O c g Q« 89 > Z o "5 O:) ci ^^argie R. McDaniel ^Mujie R. MeDaniei, 82. of Manchester. NJ. died on Wednesday. March 24.2010 at Jersey Shore University Medi cal Center. Neptune, Shewos bom and raised in Cooleemee and had lived throughout the world as an Air Force spouse and homemaker. She settled to Manchester in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard in 1991; 4 brothers, Lee, Tommy. Otis, and Jay "Cotton": and 2 sisters. Mildred and Ann. Survivors: a daughter and son-in-law. Joyce and Teddy Shostak of Howeli. NJ.; a son and daughter-in-law. Mike and Karina McDaniel of Mexico; 5 grandchildren; Anthony Shostak and wife Kristin of Wall. NJ.. Michael McDaniel and wife Ellen of Clemmons, Kimberly D'Amore of Howeli, Melissa McDaniel of Davidson County, and Annika MeDaniei of Mexico: 5 great-grandchil dren. Jake. Liike, Hannah. Abi gail, and Jordan; many nieces and nephews; a former daugh ter-in-law. Sarah McDaniel of Cooleemee; and her faithful fe line companion, Sylvester. Visiaiion was at the Clayton 6 McGirr Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 31 with her funeral service at 8:30 p.m. A visitation will be held Tuesday. April 6. at the Currytown Bap tist Church. Lexington, from 6-7:30 p.m. with her memorial service to follow at 7:30. Inurn ment will follow on Wednes- ^y. April 7 at Salisbury Na tional Cemetery. Salisbury, at llam. Memorials: Howeli First Aid Squad, POBox 1,Howeli,NJ 07731. Online condolences: www. clayioi^uneralhom«£om. Rae Riese^Cindy Rae Riese of Advance was bom in Cottland Memo rial Hospital in Cottland. N.Y. on May 19. I968 and died on March 26. 2010 at Forsylh Medical Center in Winsron-Sa- lem after an extended illness. She was loved and her smile lit up a room. Survivors: 2 children, Jef&ey David Riese and Cassie Ann Riese; her mother. June (Wil liam) Mullenax; sisters. Charity (Lee) Reich and Brenda (Clyde) Burgan; brothers. William Mul lenax Jr. and Earl (Kathy) Mul lenax: nieces, Michelle (Corey) Mullenax and Shelby Reich: nephews. Michael Mullenax Jr. and Michael Dietrick; great nephews, Tevin Mullenax and Samuel Reich: and many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Her memorial service was held Monday. March 29. at Farmington Baptist Church with Pastor A Jl. Campbell pre siding. Pastor Phillip Brande did the pastoral prayer. Her favorite hymns were sung by Phillip and Nicole Biande and Evangelist Sylvia CampbeU. Her ashes will be spread in New York City as she requested. Online condolences: www. <^'efi"ieralservice£om. yBarry Wayne Riley Mr. Barry Wayne Riley, 63. of Calvin Lane. Mocksville. died Tuesday, March 23.2010, at his home. He was bom on Nov. 1. 1946. in Davie County to the late Murry P. and Jeiiie Combs Riley. Mr. Riley enjoyed fish- ing, saveiiAg to the niouritftin$ and the coast and going to flea markets. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors: his wife. Alice Baldwin Riley of Mocksville: 2 daughters, ^tricia Riley and Donna (Jeremiah) Cockerham. all of Mocksville; a son. Scotty (Leesa) Reynolds of Mocks ville; 5 grandchildren; 2 sis ters, Pat Riley of Salisbury and Kim Riley ofMocksville; and a brother. Jerry (Peggy) Riley of Salisbuiy- A celebration of life service was conducted at II ajn, Sat urday. Match 27. at Cooleemee Church of God with the Rev. Steve Morrison ofBciating. Memorials; American Can-' cer Society. 4-A Oak Branch Dr.. Greensboro, 27407. Online condolences: www. eoron/unCT'aljervice.com. S O 2 ® " O" ymilliam Monroe Stroud \ William Monroe "Billy" Scroud, 79, of Fred rAnW Road, Mocksville, died on. Monday, March 29. 2010, at Autumn Care of MockaviUe. Bom in Davie County on Sept. 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Luther M. and,Ruth Alien Stioud. He served in the t/.S. Army during the Korean War where he was a member of Battery C of the 553rd Reld Artillery Battalion. He was re tired from TRW Pleuger Pumps ' of Statesviile and had worked part-time at Davie Auto Parts until his health declined. He at tended Calvary Baptist Church. He loved old cars, trucks, and tractors. He was a gardener and looked forward to planting a vegetable garden each year. Mr. Stroud enjoyed woodwotidng and loved making birdhouses and things for his grandson whom he adored. Survivore: his wife, Eunice Mae Daniel Stroud, whom he married on Sept. 3, 1954; his daughter and son-in-law, San dy and Dennis Shepherd, his grandson, WUiam "Will" Max Shepherd, all of Clemmons; his sister, Betty Beck and husband Patii of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate the lifeof Mr. Stroud was Tuesday, March 30, at 7:30 pan. in the " Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Jim Giyder and , Scoii Jackson oilriacing. The family received friendsIhesday at Che funeral home. Burialiwas at 2p4n. Wednesday, March'3I at Che Salisbury Natior^'Cem- etery with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville; or the Humane Society of Davie, 290 Eaton Road, MKksyiIIe> Online .condolences:-www. ddvie/wieraJien^e^m.^. Vjames Franklin Walker ^ Mr. James Franklin "Pete" Walker, 89. formerly of Avon Street, Mocksville, died Tues day, March 23 , 2010, at Au tumn Care of Mocksville. He was bom on July 5.1920, in Davie County to the late Frank .Martin and Mae Seafocd Walker. Mr. Walker was a vet eran of the U.S. Army having served during World War D. He was retired from Drexel-Hcri- cage Furniture and had worked as a pltimber for Mandos Plumbing Service. Mr. Walker was a member of North Main Street Chuich of Christ where he was a deacon for 32 years. He had been a member of the Mocksville Fire Department. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Daniel; and 3 brothers, Mike, Jake and JF. "Doodle" Walker. Survivors; his wife, Louise Proctor Walker a dau^der. Gena (Jeff) Cline of Davie County; a son, Neal (Polly) Walker of Mooresville; a sister. Lucille Daniel; 3 brothers. Bill Walker, Bailey (Linda) Walker and Kenny (Iva) Walker 5 grandchildren, Jon Cfitisiie of Marshall, Kaleb Walker of Colorado. Dena Nieft and Lori Collins, both of Mocksville and Jordan Qine of Davie County; and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 am. Thursday. March 25, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Claude Phatr of ficiating. Burial followed in Jericho Church of Christ Cem etery, with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guajd. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials: Carolina Bible Camp c/o Bobby Grigsby, 1988 Jericho Church Road, Mocks ville. Online condolences: www. ealon/uneratierviceMtm, ' a" 'N rgaret M. Ciotti Margaret Mae Ciotti, 67, of Suffolk, Va., died March 31, 2010, in her home. She was bom Oct. 18,1942, in Davie County to Clinaid Franklin (Bill) and Georgia Mae McCullough. Mrs. Ciotti worked for Cintas, The Uni form People. She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Louis Brown. Survivors: her husband, Pio Ciotti; S children, Teresa Thomason of Texas; Kathy (Tony) Spencer of Suffolk; Debbie (Beau) Kearns of New- .port News, Va.; Michael (Ve rona) of North Carolina; and Mary (Mike) Roach of Tennes see; I stepdaughter, Theresa (Bill) Hutchinson of Suffolk; 2 sisters, Linda (Dave) Lambe of Greensboro; and Shirley (Richard) Rufty of Mocks ville; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Apnl 5 in Suffolk. CD 9o rt c: CO C * S z o" O ^^ohnsie Gray Mrs. Johnsie Boatwright Gray, 88, of Concord, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Lu theran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Mrs. Gray was bom $ept. 26 1921, in Chesterfield County, S -C., daughter of the late Wllie and Mary Caulder Boaoraght. She retir^ from Cannon Atills and was a life member of Young Memorial Baptist Church. She was a gardener, a seamstress and loved the Atlanta Braves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Thomas "Peanut" Gray, and w grandchildren. Survivors: her daughter. Maty Lee Wensil and husband Aubrey of Cooleemee; sons Tommy Gray and wife Barbara of Salisbury, Dennis Gray and wife Kay of Mocksville, Garry Gray and Mary Rowland of China Grove;.10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were to be at 11 aan. Thursday at Young Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Boovy officiat ing. Burial was to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The fam ily was to receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wilkin son Funeral Home. Memorials: Young Memorial Baptist, 2635 NC 49 N.. Con cord, 28025. Online condolences: wtvu'. willansonfimeralhomejcom. bara Jean Ijames Barbara Jean Wagner Ijames, 69, of Mocksville died Satur day. April 3, 2010 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. ' She was bom in Rowan County on April 25, 1940, a daughter of the late James S. Bud and Stella Blanch Wofford Wagner. She attended Victory Baptist Church. A graveside s^ice was held at 1 p jn. Monday, April 5 at Legion Meittorial Park with the Rev. Shelby Harbour of ficiating. The family received friends Monday at Davie Fu neral Service. Survivors: her husband of 53 years, Thomas Ijames; 4 sons, John Ijames Of Mocksville, Keith Ijames (Lisa) of Rock well, Randy Ijames of Mocks ville, and Dale Ijames (Kelly) of Landis; 2 sisters, Geraldine Hendrix of - Mocksville and Mae Bailey of Omaha, Neb.; 8 grandchildren, Robbie Ijames, David Ijames, Anthony Ijames, Tiffany Ijames, Josh Ijames, Ben Ijames, Katie Ijames and Joey Ijames; a great-grand child, I^yden Geary; and sev eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters and brothers. Ruby James, Helen Ratledge, Doro thy McDaniel, James, Buddy, George and Pete Wagner. , Online condolences: wtvtv. daviejuneralservicejcom. t <V7 jreorge Roger Moi^an George Roger Morgan, 76, of Mocksville, died Friday, April 2.2010 at WFUBMC. He was bom in Junction City, Ky. on July 29,1933. He was the son of the late Jasper and Evelyn Morgan and attend ed Fellowship Baptist Church. A private service will be ' conducted in Junction City in the family cemetery. Survivors: his son, Jimmy Lee Morgan of Illinois; and a granddaughter, Kristen Marie Morgan of Woodleaf. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Online condolences: ivtviv. daviefuneralservice£om. 0 1 O o c 3 •< n 2 H n 90 s w 90 H n o 90 o o. > •a■t SB ^irane Anderson Smith Mrs. Dianne Anderson Smith, 48. of Mocksville died Friday April 2,2010. She was bom Nov. 17,1961 in Davie County to Albert Jack son and Pauline Ireland Ander son. She worked for several years at Crown Wood Products, Adecco Staffing, and was era- ployed at Davie County Hospi tal. She was a graduate of Da vie High School, received her associate degree from David son Community College, and attended Rock Spring Baptist Church in Harmony. She loved to read, enjoyed the outdoors with her flowers and humming birds, but she loved her family and was devoted to each. She was preceded in death by her father, Albeit Jackson Anderson, a sister. Margaret Btown of Winston-Salera, and by a brother, Albert Glenn An derson of Mocksville. Surviving: her motner, rau- '"le reland Anderson; 3 brothers Larry (Jannie) Anderson Johnny Anderson, Terry Anderson. all of MocksviUe- her h^band. Gordon Smith; a Smith;grandsons, Alexander and Au- Smith ofClemmons; !,"'eces and nephews; and 21 graat-nteces and great-neph- from 6:30-8:30-pm I ^■'"nesday at Gentry FaiLyI SrT'hZ to beI held at 10 a,m, Thursday at R'f^;.°«SMcEwen andRalph Puts, Deacon. Burial Memorials: Branneis Chil-[ drens Hospital of WFUBMC, ^ indolences: www.^^'"Oyjineraisen'ice^om. XJohn Wayne Sparks John Wayne Sparks of Mocksville died at his home on Saturday, April 3, 2010 af ter several years of declining health. He was bom on Aug. 31,1941 in Davie County to the late Wilson Ward Sparks Sr. and Louise Johnson Sparks. He was a 1959 graduate of South west High School In Forsyth County. He served his country overseas in the U3. Navy, serv ing on board The Maypoit and " The Saratoga. He served sev eral years in the U.S. Naval Re serves. From childhood, he was a member at Macedonia Mora vian Church.He later joined in membership with Jonestown Baptist Church and attended Union Hiii Baptist Church until his he.iith no longer permitted. Mr. Sparks retired after sev eral years of employment with. Westinghouse Turbine Compo nents Plant. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Desiree Dawn Colley; a sister-in-law, Patricia Sprinkle Sellers of King, and a brother-in-law, Steve Ryan ■Moser of Lewisville. Survivors: his wife of 45 years, Clydene Sprinkle Sparks of the home; daughters, Renee' Denise Sparks, Kristin Sparks Giilikin and husband Brad, all of Wilmington, and Sherri Lyn Sparks of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Joseph Colit) Sparks. Wesley Adam Jones, and Samaotha Cloer a brother. Wilson W. Sparks Jr. and wife Kathy of Advance; a sister-in- law, Barbara Sprinkle Moser of Lewisville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services wete heldat 2 p,m. Tuesday. April 6 atUnion Hill Baptist Church in Cleramons with the Rev, Christopher E. Biircham officiating.The family received friends prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites.Memorials; Union Hill Baptist, 8494 Lasaier Rd,, Clem- mons, 27012; or Samaritan'sPurse, Attn: Donor Ministries. PO Box 3000, Boone, 28607, Online condolences: www. haywonh-milUr^om. ^^awrence Galliher Mr. iames Lawrence Galli her, 90. of Hannony, died Fri day afienioon. April 9.2010 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bom in Iredell County oti Dec. 30. 1919, he was a son of the laie James Coleman Galli her and Flossie Siroud Galliher. Mr. Galliher was a retired farm er and retired from J.P. Stevens after 31 years. He was a mem ber of Hebron Baptist Chtirch and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Isabell Barnard Galliher on Dec. 12, 2009; a daughter, Shelby G. Sieete; a daughter-in-law, Louise Galli- . her; and sisters, Evelyn Fraley. Maty Stroud and Dorothy Gal-' liher. Survivots;4sons,James Re*Galliher. Jeffrey Lynn Galliher and wife Leah and Larry Dean Galliher and wife Becky, all of Harmony, and Charles Gra- O dy Galliher and wife Judy of■<. Mocksville; 2 brothers. Dwight™ Galliher and Ernest Galliher,^th of Harmony: 3 sisters, § Geraldine Smith and Louise'd? Anderson, both of Harmony^ and Peggy Wiilard of Pinnacle;=. 10 grandchildren; and 16 great- =• grandchildren. Services celebrating Mr. Galliher's life were conductedat 10:30 ajn. Monday at He bron Baptist Church with the Revs. Darren Johnson, WilliamWease and Steve Hedgecock officiating. He lay in stale at thechurch for 30 minutes prior to the service and burial followed in the church cemetery withfull military rites by members of the Iredell County Veterans Council Burial Detail. Pall bearers were George Campbell, Todd Galliher, Bi*nt Galliher. Jason Faulkner, Charlie Gal liher, Michael Galliher, Andy LIpscomb, Ethan Galliher wd David Lee.Johnson. Online condolences; www. reavisfuneralkomeharmony. com. Memorials; Hospice/Pallia tive Care Of Iredell, 2347 Si- montonRd.,Stalesvil|e. 28625; or Hebron Baptist, 175 Hebron- Rd..Stalesvi|!e, 28625, d)^azuo MatayoshiT Vlr. .Kazuo Matayoshi. 59 of Brook Drive, Mocksville, died Saturday, April 10,2010, at his home.He was bom • April 14,1950, in Okinawa, Japan. Mr.Matayoshi had been employedby Lexington Furniture forover 30 years. He enjoyed birds, gardening, outdoors and the Cherokee Casino. Suryivors: his mother andstepfather, Haisuko Matayoshiand Jimmy Tucker of Cool- eemee; a broihtff, Robert Tucker of Caribofo; his fiance and herson, Lonnie Serfass and Craig Myers. A funeral service was conducted at II a.m., Tuesday, April 13, at Eaton Funeral Cha pel. Burial followed In RoseCemetery. The family receivefriends Monday, April 12, at Eaton Funeral Home. Online condolences: www. cotonfunerahervice^om'. Vy'ary Rebecca McDanlci Mrs. Maty Rebecca Whitak- er "Sis" McDaniei, 83, former ly of Oak Grove Church Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday,April 6, 2010, at Davie County Hospital.She was bom Feb. 12, 1927,in Davie County to the late John and Grace Walls Whi- laker. Mrs, McDaniei was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She had been employed with ErwinMills and with her family busi ness, McDaniei and Sons until her retirement. Mrs, McDaniei was a sports fan-She was also preceded, in death by her husband, John Nelson McDaniei Sr.; a daughter, Diaone Lee; a brother, Charlie "Moke" Whiiaker Sr. and her stepmother, Hade Whiiaker. Survivors: 2 daughters,Grace Hilton (Robert) and An gela McDaniei; 2 sons, John N. McDaniei Jr. (Linda) and Ran dy D. McDaniei Sr. (Roxanne), all of Mocksville; 6 grandchil dren, Casey McDaniei. RandyD. McDaniei Jr. (Stephanie),Ryanne McDaniei, Ashley Lee, Russell Hilton and Jesse Hilton; 3 great-grandchildren,Zachery Spry, Haley McDaniei and Emilee Dishman; a son-in- law, Eddie Lee; 6 half sisters and 3 half brothers. ■""" A"fUneral seiwicfe-wdj-ebn:ducted at 11 a.m, Friday, April 9, at Oak Grove United Meth odist Church with the Revs. Larry Thompson and CharlesStewart officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.Burial followed in the church cemelery, The family receivedfriends Thursday. April 8, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Oak Grove Methodist Youth Fund, 1994 US 158 Mocksville.Online condolences: www. caionfiineralservice^om. ^^teve B. Norrls\ Mr. Steve B. Nonis, 101, ofYadkinvllle, died on April 8,2010 at Yadkin Nursing Cen ter. Mr. Noriis was bora Feb. 12,1909 in Waiauga County to the late William P. and Minnie Wil liams Norrls. He was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. He was also preceded indeath by his wife, Rora Hoi-comb Norris in December 2007 and 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors: 2 ijiis, Hairy; '(Charlotte) and Dean (Yvonne)'-Norris. both of tourtney; 6' grandchildren, Vickie (Tim)Smiiherman of feast Bend;Kathy (Mike) \yilliams of Courtney; Jeffrey (Mary) Nor ris of Vflnston-Salem; Todd(Patricia) Nonis df Courtney;Steven Norris and Karin Men-denhall of Yadltinvtlle; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-' great-grandchildren; a brother,'Masion Norris of feoone; and a sister, Mae Oroce of Texas. ■' >!.The family received friends^;^>Sunday at Gentfy{lSiffiiIy*^u3#neral Service in jVadkinville'?;;:-/- His funeral service was'con- ' ducted 3 p.m. Stinday in the Gentry Family Chapel with Dr. ' Ricky Atkins officjating. Burialfollowed in the Courtney BapJ.' ,list Church Cemetiiy.--Memorials: Courtney BapJ'-.-tist. 3341 Courtney. Chwh " Road,Yadkinvi]!e|- 27055."' Online condolences: www^ i gentry/uneralserviceiomt'"''',-. • to.s i ' C3* ^^Robert Studev^ht> Robert Studeveni, 87, ofUp. per Marlboro. Mdj, died April 4,2010, !' He was bomi in Davie County, son of thfe late John and Gola Studeveiit. Early in ' life he moved witil his family to the D.C. area wliere he was employed by the O.S. govern ment, and ownedjihe Robert' Studevent Taxi CoillO. At the,', time of his death, iie was still . actively operating his taxi, He • was a member ofJpaith Tem ple 2 Freewill Baptist Chuirh.-. where he was a trustee. Ruling' Elder, and father of the church. Survivors; his wife. Glad-' ys Studevent of tjJe home; 2 n daughters, Gola Austin of DdeCity, Va,, and Joyce Studevent ' of St, Thomas, Vt^in Islands; ' . •' and by several relalives in Da-' vieCoiJnty. His funeral servifce was held Monday, April 12 at ll a.m. at. 'his church in Mafyland. The " family received Sends one !, hour before the service, i V Eisa HoIIard Whitaker Lisa Holland Whitaker, 39, of Haraiony died on Thursday' afternoon,April g,2010.ather residence. She was bom in Rowan ' County, on Sept. 19, 1971, the daughter of James E, Holland and the late Arlene Parson Hol land. She was a supervisor for a medical supplies and packag ing company in Mocksville. A celebration of life was conducted on Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Revs. Marvin Blackburn and William Hutch- ens officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors: her father. James E, Holland of Mocksville; her , husband. Lonnie W. Whita ker of the home; a son, Daniel Wayne Whitaker, a daughter, Jessica Diane Whitaker, both of the home; 2 brothers, Bobby Joe Holland of .Advance, Dale Ray Holland of Mocksville: 2 ' sisters, Judy Whitaker of Har mony and Wanda Wilkins of Yadkinville, Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her mother Arlene Parson Holland, and a brother Wayne Lee Holland. The family received friends at Mackie-Sinclair Funeral Ser vice on Saturday April 10, Online condolences: www, mackiesinclairfiineral.com. = i o 2; ~ o :onald J. Belcher Mr. Ronaid J- Belcher, 74, of Advance, died on Thursday. April 15.2010. He was bom in Logan. W.Va. to Ira and Frances Graham Belcher. Mr. Belcher worked for AT&T in Winston-Salem for 25 years and also led an active social life. He was a member of the Pioneer Club, president of the AT&TComputer Club, president of the Winsion-Saiem MS-DOS User Group, and a memberof the Society of Technical Communi cation. He will be remembered for his intellect, generosity and sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stuart Belcher. Survivors: his wife. Bessie Belcher: daughters. Frances Bruebaker of Advance and Bar bara Lockee and husband Bob of Blacksburg, Va,: grandchildren. Shannon. Sarah and Sam Brue baker of Advance and Chase Lockeee of Blacksburg; and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service to celebrate his life was held at Cleiiunons Presbyterian Church on Monday, April I9at2p.ra. with the Revs. William Hoyle andJay Banasiak officiating. The family received friends on Sunday, April 18 at yjgler and Sons Clemmons Cha pel. Burial was at Westlawn Gar dens of Memory in Clemmons following the funeral service. O yjoe Sherrili Hemrick vN^Mr. JoeSherrill Hemrick. 73. of Mocksville, died Thursday, April 15.2010, !U Alston Brook Nursing & Rehab in Lexing ton. He was bom May 25. 1936. in Forsyth County. Mr. Hem rick was a graduaie of Gray High School, class of 1955 and had artettded NC State. He was a member of First Presby terian Church of Mocksville since 1982 and was dedicated in working with mission teams, traveling to Mwandi. Zambia in Africa, three times. Mr. Hem rick had worked as an estima tor for Salem Steel for 18 years before deciding to go into busi ness for himself as a licensed general contractor. He was a li censed private pilot. Mr. Hem rick enjoyed flying plaoes. off shore fishing, raising Arabian horses; and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather. Ev elyn Hemrick (Levin) Riddle. Survivors: his wife of 27 years, Dorothy Seaford Hem-' rick of the home; a son. Kent (Melissa) Woodward of Clem mons; 3 grandchildren. Hunter. Summer and Tyler Woodward; and aunts and uncle, Bette Kis- er and Bill (Lib) Hemrick; ail of Winsion-Salem, and Nancy Stiles of Nashville, Tenn. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 pjn.. Sunday. April 18, at First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville with the Rev. Paul Seelman officiating. Burial fol lowed in Folk Baptist Chureh Cemeiety. The family received friends on Sanuday. April 17, at Eaton Funeral Home, Memorials: First Presbyte rian Memorial Fund. 261 S. Main St.. MocksvUle; or to a charily of the donor's choice. Online condolences: www. eotonfUneralservice-com. airy Watt Thomas Larry Watt Thomas. 66. of Randleman. died April 15 2010. Funeral services celebrat- ing his life were held at 3 pjn. Sunday. April 18 at Sedgefield Baptist Church, Greensboro. A native of Level Cross, he was the son of the late Cyrus Wattson Thomas and Lucy Richardson Thomas Hpicomb. He had lived in Slier City and Mocksville. He served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Survivors: a daughter, Bet- tina Thomas of Charlotte: a son. Wyiie Thomas and Brittany of Liberty: and sister. Marcle Naylor and husband Jack of ' Mocksville; granddaughter,Ab- bigai] Rose Thomas: and sev^ ' nieces and nephews. "■ " Online condolences: www. Pierce-JeffersonFuneralSer- vice.com.Memorials: VFW chapters. C-. E) rold Travis York dr. Harold Travis Yo±. 53, died Friday, April 16. 2010, at his home. He was bom March 22.1957. in Davie County to Travis York and the late Stella Mae Potts York. He was amember ofYad-kin Valley Baptist Church and was a graduaie of Davie High School class of 1975. He badbeen employed by RJ, Reyn- i,olds Tobacco Co. for 32 years. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Frances Walker and Carolyn Nail. Survivors: his wife of'34 years. Kathy Wood York of the home: 2 daughters. Amanda York and Crystal York, both ofMocksville; 6 grandchildren: his father of Davie Place; and a sister, Doris Anderson (Roy) of Ml. Giiead. A ftineral service was conducted at 2 pjn. Montlay,April 19. at Fellowship Baptist. Church on Rainbow Road inAdvance with the Rev, Wayne Swisher officiating. Burial follow in Yadkin Valley Baptist phuich cemetery. The familyreceived friends Sunday. April 18 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Assoc.. PO Box 5216 Glen Al len, VA23058-5216. Online condolences: www. ealonfuneralsen/icej:om. xA.Marie Penland Shaw Marie H. Penland Shaw. 71 of Davie Place Residential Care Home. Mocksville, died on April 16^2010 at the Woltz - HospiceHome itrDt^sOrr;. - • * O % P3 O o c -< nzHW "0 t/3 w nog >•O fJ s o a iiil Foster Arey Mn. Gail Foster Aicy, 62, of Salisbuiy, died on Tiiesday, Match 30,2010 at Rowan Re gional Medical Center. Bom Nov. 18,1947 in Davie County to the late Pauline Gul let Foster and Fred C. Foster, she attended Davie County Schools. Mrs. Atey worked with property management at Holly Le^Apaitments. She at tended Victory Baptist Church in Cooleemee. She was called the "Shag Queen of Salisbury" for being the smoothest shag dancer. She loved the beach. Survivors: her husband, Ron S. Arey, whom she mar ried April 20,1980; a daughter, Bethany Arey Holshouser and husband Rick of China Grove; a stepdaughter, Kim Blackin and husband Rick of Matthews; 2 brothers, Rick Foster and wife Staria of Spencer and Bob Fos ter and wife Paula of Rockwell; a sister, Fteida Foster of Cool eemee; and 3 grandchildren, Chloe Holshouser. Christian Glacldn and Tanner Glackin. Her fiineial service was held Monday, April S at Summersett Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Shelby Harbour, pastor of Victoiy Bap tist Church in Cooleemee. Memorials: Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, 820 Klumac Road, Salisbury, 28144. ^^^arah McDaniel Bailey Sai^ McDaniel Bailey. 92, formerly of Comalzer Road, died on Monday,April 26,2010, at Autuitm Care of Mocksville. Bom in Davie County on Feb. 22, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Eli and Ethel Cope McDaniel. She was a homemaker and a mem ber of Comatzer United Meth odist Church. Her husband. Thomas Wood- row Bailey, preceded her in • death. Survivors: 2 sisters, Reba (Harold) Frank of Mocksville and Ommie Sue Barohardt of Advance; a sister-in-law. Doris Sparks McDaniel of Mocks ville: and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ed ward McDaniel. A graveside service to cel ebrate her life was to be held on Thursday, April 29, at 4 pan. in the Comatzer United Methodist . Church Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Young officiating. The family was to receive fiiends on Wednesday, April 28, from 6:30-8:30 pan. at Davie Funer al Service. Online condolences; www. daviefuneralservicejcom. o tu■cto' S o -i#" ^^harles TVuby Bell^Mr. Charles Troby Bell, 72, of Mocksville, died Samrday,April 24, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He was bom July 6. 1937, in Fotsyth Coimty to the late Troby and Nora Beeson Bell of Winston-Salem. Mr. Bell was retired from Hoechst-Celanese after 2S years. He was a mem ber of Trinity Baptist Church of Mocksville where he was a Sunday school teacher, usher and had worked in the baptistery for many years along with winning souls to the Lord with Pastor Danell Cox and Rex Po- dunavac. His hobbies consisted . of restoring his classic cats and taking care of his Farmall tractor. He enjoyed his gaiden of liliies and fellowshipping with others. Boxing and Na- scar were two of the spoils heenjoyed. He loved stoking his wood stove most of all. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ray Bell; a sister. Frances Kay Jester; and a grandson, Jaitett Scheock. Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Betty C. Bell of the home; a son.Alvis Bell of Mocksville; 3 daughters, Kay Bell Jackson (Scott) of Myrtle Beach. S.C.. Shelby Bell Schenck (Mar lon) of'Salisbury and Tammy Bell Stewait of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Bell of Advance, Leah Stewart of Mocksville, Alexis Schenck of Salisbury and Missy Mitchell of Mississippi; 2 half sisters, Jane Wooten and Ann Rupaid; and a half brother, Haivey Lee Bell. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pan. Tuesday, April 27 at Trinity Baptist Church, with Dr. Danell Cox and Rex Podunavac officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in Rowan Me morial Park in Salisbury. The family received &iends Mon day, April 26, at Eaton FuneralHome.7, jiV i 1'® ... ■!• Memorials; Triruty B^aptist General Fund. 2722 US MI S., Mocksville. Online "'condolenceSi^Ww.'eatoitfunertUservimjMin^-t (prances Keaton Bullins^ Mrs. Frances Keaton Bul lins, 74, of Winston-Salem. died on Wednesday, Apiil 21, 2010 at Graw Healthcare. Bom May 31,1935, she was the youngest child bom to the late William and Betqr Keaton. She was preceded in deathby her brothers, John, Carl, ^ Earl, Reicher, Lester (Less), : and Noah; sisters, Etta- and Lula; and step-daughter. Donna Bullins. Surviving; her husband of34 years, Bobby Bullins of the home; son, John Kiger of Motganton; daughter. Arlene DeHart (Reuben) of Wnston- Salem; granddaughter, Amanda Bakies (Robert) of Winston-Sa lem; brother, Geoige Keaton of YadkinvUle; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was heldon Saturday, April 24. at I pm.at Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Mt. Olive Methodist Church Cem etery in Yadkinville. A^iith Wood Carter Ruth Wood Carter, 82, for merly of Joyner Street, Cool eemee, died on Wednesday,April 21, 2010, at Randolph Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.Bom ill Davie County on June 12, 1927, she was thedaughter of the late Draper D. and Bertie Ijames Wood. She was a homemaker and was a• member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. - .Her husband of 54 years, Ed ward Carter Jr. preceded her in death. Survivors; a son, Thomas David Carter of Asheboro; a daughter, Kathy Carter (D.P.) McDonald of Asheboro; agranddaughter, Morgan Katy McDonald; I brother; and 2 sisters. " ■jiuii- . A faniily memorial'service ' will be held in Asheboro. Online condolences: www.dmnefiaienUier^ceromi^ ^ O aI noc •< 1B B B S sa >•aJ. i o crs•5 \ ■(r r\J \Xaren J. Prescott Karen J. Prescott, 62, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. died Sai-ur^y April 24,2010 at Grand- strand Health Care following an illness. Mrs. Prescott was bom in Rainelle, W.Va., a daughter of Dreama Alderson Rhodes and the late SM Sgt. Eugene S. Rhodes. Surviving in addition to her mother of Advance: 2 daugh ters, Denise Horn of Conway and Chrystie Duncan of Lex ington, S.C.; 6 grandchildren, Katherine Horn and Christo pher Horn of Conway, Brandon Weeks, Brittany Weeks, Kyle Duncan and Molly Duncan of Lexington; a brother, Scott Rhodes of Clemmons; and a sister, Cathy Andrews of Clem mons. Graveside services were to be held at 10 am. Thursday, April 29 at Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funerad Home Beach Chapel. The fam ily was to receive friends from 6-8 pm. April 28, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials: charity of one's choice. Online condolences: www. goldftnchftmeralkome£om. \>|JveljTi Marie ShawEvelyn Marie H. Penland :Shaw, 71, of Davie Place Rest- :dential Care Home, MocksviUe;tdied on April 16, 2010 at the ;Woltz Hospice Home in Dob- son.She was bom nianksgiviiiE Day,Nov.24,1938inWinston-Salem to Flossie and Hvin How-erton. She worked at Baptist Hospital as a ward secretary andwentwForsythTechtoeamherCNAl license. She used that special needschildren. She always had a heart and love for children. Marie hadfi ve sons of her own. She loved(he Lord and her church.Survivors: 3 of those sons Randy, Ronnie, Roger Penlandtheir wives, a sister, Kay 7grandchildren, and 5 great- giandchildren.Memorials: Smith GroveMethodist, 3492 US 158Mocksville for the BackPack Buddies Program; or Woltz Hos-^celjome, 945 Zephyr Road."Dobson, 27017. " jVmxine A. Spillman\ Mrs. Maxine Armsworthy Spillman, 79 of Advance diedWednesday morning, April 21,2010 after several months of declining health.She was bom on March 5, 1931 to the late Boss and Irene Armsworthy. She enjoyed hermany trips to Holden Beachover the years, growing herflowers, especially day lilies,and spending time with familyand friends. She had a passion for all her animals. Survivors: her husband of59 years. Robert L. Spillman;a daughter, Toni SpUlman Pottsand husband ferry; 2 brothers, 'Barry Armsworthy and Ricky Armsworthy and wife Elaine; asister. Sherry Franco; 2 granddaughters, Robbie Spaugh and Lea Ireland; a step-granddaugh- 'ter, Amanda Potts Haneline; ' 3 great-grandchildren, Ash ley Spaugh, Logan Miller andChloe Tedder, and a step-great ' grandson, Cbleman Haneline. A memorial service was con- 'ducted at 6 pjn. Friday, April 23 at Bethlehem United Methtxlist Church by Dr. Ricky Atkins. The family received friends ' following the service. Memorials: Alzheimer's As sociation and Htunane Society.Online condolences: www. j hayworth-millerjcom. e% w noe w n Xmn oX0 s6 1 >•a3. OED<n>" Soo os-g cr S V. -V <) -J) 3^- o at■cc5' S oS oS-i Cs^unice Ward Weldon Eunice Ward Weldon, 94, of Wilmore, Ky., died Thutsdny, April 22,2010 at Rose Manor Nuising Home. Bom April 1,1916 in Davie County, she was the daughter of the'late Morgan Samuel and Beulah Sain Ward. Ms. Weldon was a 1948 graduate of As- buiy College and leceived her masters degree fitom George Peabody College in Nashville, Term, and the University of Michigan. After letiiing as an English professor 'at As- bury College where her career spanned the 19503 through the late 1970s, she was employed as a leference librarian for As- buty Theological Seminary. Ms. Weldon was a membw of Wilmore United Methodist Church. Survivors: a son, Timothy Lyle (Aime) Weldon, Lex ington, Ky.; 3 giandchildten, Brandon, Brittany and Brooke Weldon; and 3 brotheis, Robert (Janie) Ward, Durham, William M. and Jeaimette Ward, Salis bury, and Denton (Patsy) Word, Homer, Ga. She was preceded in death by 2 brotheis, Morgan Samuel Ward Jr. and Daniel Ward; and a sister, Margaret Ward Moore. Graveside services were held at 2 pan. Sunday, A^ 25 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocks- ville. iS^rchie F. Wooten ■ Mr. Archie F. "Sonny" Woo^ ten, 73, of Winston-Salem, died on Thursday, April 22,2010. He was bom.Feb. 3,1937 in Vass to Mazie Simpson Woo ten and Archie Oscar Wooten. Mr. Wooten was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired fiom R J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. af ter 31 years. He enjoyed time with his family and friends,as well as attending and sup porting Mr. Pleasant Christian Church in Vass. Mr. Wooten was a hunter and fishetman. He loved going to Emerald Isle' with The Fishin' Buddies fiom' R J. Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Church Wooten; his parents; and a brother, Leon Wooten. Surviving: his siblings, Arnold "Gray"' Wooten ofWinston-Salem, Mildred Sea-1 groves of Vass, Ruth McMahonof Vass and,.Maiy.,McCleney- of Sanford; 3 children, KristiAderhold (Keith) of Sherrills . Ford, Cheryl Austin of Keih- ersville and Robin Hartman (JD.) of Mocksviile; 4 grand children, Zachary Goins, Mad- elyn Shore, Jackson'Hartman and Benjamin Austin; numer ous nieces and nephews; and countless friends. A funeral service was held at 2 pm. Monday, April 26 at Hayworth-Miller Silas CreekChapel with Dr. Greg Poplin officiating. Entombment fol-: lowed in Eastlawn Gardens of.: Memory Mausoleum. The fani- 'ily received friends Sunday at' the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareOmer. 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Mt. Pleasant Christian. 4460Lobelia Rd.,yass,' 28394. .] Online condolences:'jvwiK.ht^onh^lleriom? -O O % PS no PS 3PSX"02COPS 99 O >■a3; o or S «■- \ CO s-i 'Mcuui Allen KoUins Jr.■Amt. John AUen KoUins Jr.. 71, of North Wentworth Drive,MocksviUe, di^ Wednesday, April 28,2010, at his home. He was bom Sept. 19,1938, in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late John AUen KoUins Sr. and Lot tie Rush KoUins. Mr. KoUins was retired from Thompson-Crown Wood Prod ucts and was a golfer and fish erman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lee Sedlak KoUins; and a brother, Ed KoUins. Survivors: 3 chUdren, John (Mary Ann Cryan) KoUins III of San Francisco, Calif., Tracy (WendeU) WUde of Simpson- vUle. S.C. and Scott (Katha rine) KoUins of Durham; and 7 grandchUdren. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Samrday, May 1 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Father Andrew Draper officiating. Burial foUowed in Rose Cemetery. The famUy re ceived firiends Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials: Davie Fam Uy YMCA, 215 Cemetery St. MocksviUe.- Online condolences: www. eatonJUneralservicejcom. Louise LeagansMrs. Maty Louise LakeyLeagans, 96, formerly of WU- kesboro Street, MocksvUle died Friday, April 30, 2010 at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Wlnston-Salem.1 She was bom in Farming- ton on April 29, 1914, to thelate'Fred R. and Virginia CarrieFurches Lakey. She was a grad uate of MocksviUe High School, attended Greenshoro Women's College and was a member of First Baptist Church, Mocks viUe. Mrs. Leagans was a loverof nature, a flower arranger and garden landscaper. She and her^ husband Uved in Ithaca. N.Y. for 30 years while he was aprofessor at CoroeU University. They traveled extensively for his work and spent two years in India. WhUe in India she pre pared floral arrangements for a morning coffee for President Eisenhower's daughter-in-law. She entertained several am bassadors and was responsiblefor coordinating housing for American families coming to India for the Ford Foundation. She had been vice president of the Junior Women's Club of Raleigh, a member of several Federated Garden Qubs andtheir groups including a long membership in the PEG Sister hood. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Dr. J. Paul Leagans; a daughter. Lin da Louise SutcUffe; 2 sisters. Ruth Hilton and Joy Steelman; a brother, Isaac Buren Lakey; as weU as several nieces.Siiiyivors: her sons, John Leagans Jr. (Viiginia) of MocksviUe and WUliam Lea gans (Mary Anne) of Elmhurst, lU.; a sister, Margaret McBride (Johnson) of Farmington; sev en grandchUdren; and 13 great grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 pjn. Ifiesday, May 4, at First Baptist Church. MocksviUe with Dr. Van Lank- ford and the Rev. Michael Lea gans officiating. The body was be placed in the church 30 min utes prior to the service. Burial foUowed in Eatons BaptistChurch Cemetery. The famUy received fiiends Monday. May 3, at Baton Funeral Home. Memorials: J. Paul and Lou ise Leagans Endowment, Cam pus Box 7645, NCSU.'Raleigh. 27695: or to charity of the do nor's choice: OnUne condolences: www. eatonfimeralservicejcom. D I OoG >< n w99 1n un.o 5 o cr a> DA V I E CO U N T Y EN T E R P R I S E RE C O R D , Th u h s d a y , M^y 6, MlO' ^^ a n d a Ka y e Ed w a r d s Wa n d a Ka y e Ed w a r d ^ , 44 , or Pe o p l e s C^ k Ro a d , Ad v a n c e , di e d on We d n e s d a y , Ap r i l 23 , • 20 1 0 , at Wa k e Fo r e s t Ba p t i s t Me d i c a l Ce n t e r . Bo m in Co l u m b i a , S. C . on No v . 13 , 19 6 5 , sh e wa s th e da u g h t e r of Be r n a r d Jo s e p h an d Br e n d a Ha r k y Pe f f l e y of Ja c k so n v i l l e , NC , wh o su r v i v e . Sh e . wo r k e d as a ca s h i e r in re t a i l sa l e s an d wa s of . th e Ca t h o l i c fa i t h . Al s o su r v i v i n g : he r hu s b a n d , To n y Ed w a r d s of Fa i r m o n t ; 2 so n s , Al t o n Jo s e p h Ed w a r d s an d Br a n d o n Ky l e Ed w a r d s of th e ho m e ; a da u g h t e r , Kr i s t i n a Ma r i e Vo u r d o n of Ad v a n c e ; a ;s t e p d a u g h t e r , An g e l i c a Ka y Ed w a r d s of Fa i i m o n t ; an d a br o t h e r , Jo e y Pe f f l e y of Ja c k so n v i l l e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : mv w . da v i e / i m e r a l s e r v i c e ^ o m . '^ i t c h e l l Lc r o y Fo s t e r ^' N M r . Mi t c h e l l Le r o y Fo s t e r , 48 , of Sa i n Ro a d , Mo c k s v i l l e , di e d Fr i d a y Ap r i l 30 , 2 0 1 0 . Mr . Fo s t e r wa s bo m Ap r i l 27 19 6 2 , in Fo r s y t h Co u n t y . He en j o y e d di r t tr a c k ra ci n g . He wa s pr e c e d e d in de a t h by , h i s fa t h e r . Le e Ro y "P e t e " Bl a l o c k ; an d a gr a n d s o n , Od e l l Le e r o y Mi t c h e l l Fo s t e r . Su r v i v o r s : hi s wi f e of 15 ye a r s . T e r r i An n Sc o t t Fo s t e r of th e ho m e ; hi s mo t h e r . Mi l l i e Su sa n Fo s t e r Se i f e r t of Ea s t Be n d ; 4 ch i l d r e n , Ch r i s t o p h e r Fo s t e r , Jo s h u a Fo s t e r , Ko i Ah y o k a Fo s t e r an d Ko b i Fo s t e r , al l of th e ho m e ; 3 gr a n d c h i l d r e n , Se - qu o y a h Fo s t e r , Jo s h u a Fo s t e r an d El e x c i a h Fo s t e r ; a si s t e r , Me l i n d a Fo s t e r of Ea s t Be n d ; an d ni e c e s an d ne p h e w s , Ca r r i e D' i p p o l i t o , Sh a w n D' i p p o l i t o , Sa m a n t h a He r s e y . Da n i e l l e Pa y n e , He a v e n Na v e , an d Jo se p h Na v e . A fu n e r a l se r v i c e wa s to be at 2 p. m . , Th u r s d a y , Ma y 6, at j Ea t o n Fu n e r a l Ch a p e l wi t h th e Re v . Ri c k y At k i n s of f i c i a t i n g . Bu r i a l wa s to fo l l o w in Fd r - bu s h Ba p t i s t Ce m e t e r y , Ya d k i n - vi l l e . T h e fa m i l y wa s to re c e i v e fr i e n d s at th e fu n e r a l ho m e on e ho u r be f o r e th e se r v i c e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : »v w w . ea l o i t f u n e r a l s e r v i c e x o m . Vi o l e t Ma e De w i r e Fo x Vi o l e t Ma c De w i r e Fo x , 80 , of Cr e s t v i e w Dr i v e , Mo c k s vi l l e , di e d on Fr i d a y , Ap r i l 30 , 20 1 0 , at Ka t e B. Re y n o l d s Ho s pi c e Ho m e . Bo m in Hi l l s b o r o Co u n t y , N. H . on Se p t . 9, 1 9 2 9 , sh e wa s th e da u g h t e r of th e la t e Ea r l an d Do r i s De c n i o De w i r e . Sh e wa s . a ho m e m a k e r an d a me m b e r of Sm i t h Gr o v e Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h . Su r v i v o r s : he r hu s b a n d of 57 ye a r s . Fr a n k l i n Fo x ; a so n , Cl i n t o n Fo x of Ma i n e ; 6 da u g h te r s , Ma r t h a (R i c h a r d ) Wh i t n e y of Mo c k s v i l l e , Ca r m e n (G l e n ) Ba i l e y of Mi s s o u r i , Wa n d a (R a n d y ) Wi l l i s , Fl o r e n c e Fo x an d Em m a l i n e Gr e e n l e i g h , al l of Ma s s a c h u s e t t s an d Ed i t h Fo x of Lo w e l l , Ma s s . ; 2 br o t h e r s , Ra l p h an d Ea r l De w i r e , bo t h of Ne w Ha m p s h i r e ; 2 si s t e r s , El le n La r o w of Ne w Ha m p s h i r e an d Do t t y Ha m of Ge o r g i a ; 12 gr a n d c h i l d r e n ; an d 13 gr e a t gr a n d c h i l d r e n . Th e se r v i c e to ce l e b r a t e th e li f e of Mr s . Fo x wa s he l d on Tb e s d a y , Ma y 4, at II aj n . in th e Da v i e Fu t i e r a l Se r v i c e Ch a p e l wi t h Re v . Ti m Ro b e r t s of f i c i a t i n g . Bu r i a l wa s in th e Sm i t h Gr o v e Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h Ce m e t e r y . Th e fa m i l y re c e i v e d fr i e n d s Mo n d a y , Ma y 3 at Da v i e Fu n e r a l Se r v i c e . Me m o r i a l s : Ka t e B. Re y n - . ol d s Ho s p i c e Ho m e , 10 1 Ho s pi c e La n e , Wi n s t o n - S a l e m , 27 1 0 3 . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : wm v . da v i e f i m e r a l s e r v i c e x o m . 1 We t t y AnnHoni,';r v Mr s . Be t t y Ann Myers Horn, 65 1 of Ea s t Bend, died Monday, Ma y 3, 2 0 1 0 at her home. Sh e wa s bom Sept. 14,1944 in Da v i e County to Marvin and He l e n Or r e l l Myers. Su r v i v o r s : her husband, Ri c h a r d B. Hom, and a daugh te r , Ki m Myers of the home; a st e p d a u g h t e r , Rickie Kay Hom; 2 si s t e r s , Jean Dzcskewicz and Pa t Id o l ; a brother, Jimmy Lee My e r s an d wife Polly; and sev er a l ni e c e s and nephews. A fu n e r a l service was to be he l d 1 pjn. Thursday, May 6, at Ha y w o r t h - M i l l e r Kinderton Ch a p e l with the Rev. Harry Sa m m o n s officiating. Burial wa s to fo l l o w at Wesllawn Gar de n s of Memory. The family wa s to re c e i v e friends from 6-8 pj n . We d n e s d a y , May 5, at the fu n e r a l home. On l i n e condolences: ivww. ka y w o r i h - m i l l e r ^ o m . I Davie County Public Library Mocksville, I NC v^dna Bowles Allen Edna ^Bowles AJJenr 90,, of Jericho Church Hoad. . Mocksville, ;'^ied ' Saturday*- May 8,"2010, at Fonyth Medi-' 3 cal CuterinWuuton-iSalem. She was bora Sept. 3, 1919, in Iredell County to the • late John Arthur and Augusta Chambers Bowies. Mrs. Alieii; • was , the oldest living member of Hardison United Method ist Church and was a charter member of the Hardison United Methodist Women's Circle. • She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Groce "Bob" Allen on Nov. 1, 2007; 4 sisters, Lottie Seamon, Johnsie Davis, Flossie Sea- ford and Elva Crawford; and a brother. Arthur Bowles. Survivors; a daughter, Susie A. (Larry) Wilson of Mocks- ville; a son, John R. (Kay) Allen of Mocksville; a sister. Hazel Thompson of Hillsbor- ough; a brother. Clay Bowles of Mocksville; 3 ' grandchil dren, Robin A. (Todd) Durham, David A. (Angie) Wilson and Brian K. (Sonya) Wilson; and 7 great-grandchildien. Jenna and Brandon Durham. Siena, Bret and Olivia Wilson, and Averi and Grant Wilson. The funeral service was con ducted at 11 aan. Tuesday, May 11. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Rob Hutchinson and Dr. Crystal McPhail offici ating. Burial followed in Hardi son United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials: Hardison Meth odist Building Fund,.1630 Jer icho Church Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eaionfuneralservice£om. Tony Giiy Buchaha^ j JTony 'Guy Biichaiiari, 50, of Jack Booe Road, Mocksville, died on Tues&ay, May 4,2010! Bora in Forsyth County on Nov. 25, 1959, he w^ the son of Edeil Fortune Buchanan and the late James C. Buchanan. He was a member of Griffith Baptist" Church iii Winston-' Salem. Buchanan, his wife and children spent 'time together looking for John Deere tractors which he collected. He spent time helping and caring for his friends and neighbors. Also surviving: his wife, Tarruny Jones Buchanan; 2 sons, William and Benjamin Buchanan; a daughter, Jessica Buchanan, all of the home; sev- ,eral aunts and uncles; father-in- law and mother-in-law, John K. and Martha Jones; grandmoth er Edith Sauls of Jonesboro, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Diane (John) Scoville and Jamie (An thony) Ledbetter; brother-in- law, Bobby (Lisa) Jones; spe cial nephew, Robbie Scoville; nieces Sarah and Samantha Ledbetter and Kim Jones and special friend of the family. Maijorie Moore. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Buchanan. A celebration of life service was held Monday, May 10, at 7 pm. in the Davie Funeral Service (2hapel with Pastors Jim Saul, Jimmy Lancaster and Scott Welch officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Monday. Donations: to Davie Funeral Service, fo help with funeral ex penses. Online condolences: www. daviefiineralseryice.com. ir- ji ^farolyn Reavis Cullervfiana&ngCaudle ^ Olive Reavi, Nfa. Edna Graj. K.„g Cau- ^ibeny Ctan:h a. nTa-- Mocbville. died Sal-Mocksville, died Monday, May urday, May 8, 2010, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. She was bora June 2, 1913, the oldest of 13 children, in - - . , Randolph County, Ind., to theCaudle was a homem^er a. Reiver W. and EstellCook 10.2010, at her home. She -bom Sept. 15, 1^9,. in Davie County to the \i*e Franklin Alexander and Ila Mae" Howard Caudle. Mrs. lifelong member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, in Ad vance and retired as the cus todian. Mrs. Caudle dedicated her life in service to the Lord, her family and others. Though she never had any chUdren of her own, she was a "mother" to many." She enjoyed gardening and working outside. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl "Jack" Caudle; and a sister. Nancy King Southern. Survivors: 3 sisters. Ad- die Mae Wood of Clemmons, Edith King (Keith) Mounce of Walnut Cove and Lois Pansier of the home; 4 brothers, Joe King of Advance, Howard (Shirley) King of Lexington, Benny (Wanda) King of Ad vance and K^y (Libby) King of Lexington; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 3 p.m., Wednes day, May 12. at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church with the Revs. Ronnie Craddock, Leon Wood and Bill Hale officiating. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery. The fanuly received friends Tuesday, May 11, at Eaton Funeral Home. .Memorial.s: Yadkin Valley Baptist Cemetery Fund. 1324 Yadkin Valley Road, Advance. Online' condolences: www. eatonfitneTalservice.com. n Reavif. Mrs. Culler moved to North Carolina in 1920, and at tended Iredell County schools. She moved' to Winston-Salem and married Robert Ray Cull er in 1935. Mrs. CuUer had worked at the Baptist Home for 12 years and retired from Med ical Park Hospital in 1977. She was a member of Blaise Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death her husband, Robert Ray Culler in. 1978; a brother, Wil- liard Reavis; 2 sisters, Meiva Culler and Mildred Sherrill. Survivors: 2 sons, Charles (Marion) Culler and Mel- ver (Elaine) Culler, all of Mocksville; 5 grandchUdrenr 5 stepgrandchildren; 8 great-. grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Thomas (Jeannie) Reavis of Lone Hickory and James P. Reavis of MocksvUle; and 2 sisters, Marie (JC) Windsor of Winston-Salem and Clydean Shore of Yadkinville. The funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Culler of ficiating. Burial followed in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received firiends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials; Bear Creek Bap tist Cemetery Fund, c/o Stacy Beck,^113V*Wigner Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfimeralserviceeom. P3 n o «< P3 SS 90 MCM Pi o o 90 H er a . Public Library Mocksville. NC W Jamies Leon Draper Jr. .Colonel James Leon'Drapei Jr.,";93," of Colebrbok, ,'Conii.; dieS at home on May 4'^2010. ^ ,He was an uncle ,to Fa-j ther'^drew Draper.'TOR, of MocksviUe. A Connecticdt native, Mr! Draper served in World'\\Wi H and the Korean. Conflict, providing combat and intelli gence leadership. He was the first American to cross the 38th • t . « • * parallel into North Korea. He served- in Germany as a base commander, in Army intelli gence in the Pentagon and at the Army Security Agency. He had successful careers in insur ance and real estate after his military retirement, and formed a partnership that owned 23 FM radio stations across the country. Mr. Draper and wife Shirley were active in community or ganizations. Burial was Thursday, May 13, at 10:15 a.m. at Forest View Cemetery in Winsted, Conn., with military honors. A memo rial service followed at Cole- brook Corigregational Church in Colebrook, Conn., with the Rev. Alice Murphy and Father Andrew Draper officiating. Memorials: Winsted Rotary Club, PO Box 475, Winsted. CT, 06098. Online condolences; maloneyfuneral£om. WWW, artha Jean Hayes . Mrs. Martha Jean Hayes,"74XB of Feed Mill Road,.'i^dyance,[ died Friday, May' 7,''2dl0!:atj Forsyth Medical Centef.^=v5ii^Js!' She. was bom April 211193^^, in Guilford County to the late.; Jeff Perry and Ar^ Weston; Jones. Mrs. Hayes worked for several years with the Winston- Salem Journal and WNRW Channel 45 television station in Winstoi-Salem., , She was also, preceded in death by her, sister, Sandra Mar- tiri,'arid a brother. Bill Jones. Surviving: her husband of 42 years. Bill Hayes of the home; 3 daughters, Janice (Alan) Eades, Colorado Springs, "jug!A iffvrrvis' Colo.; Linda (Mike) Simmons, ^^ora Fleming Jones Advance;Martha(Tim)Moser,'^^Dora "Sis" Fleming-Jones.. Vacaville, Calif.; son, Charles 54, of Joe Road, MocksviUe, (Sandy) Chamelin, Lexington; grandchildren. Drew and Jessi- ca'Eades, Shaimon and Stacey Simmons, Michael and Meagan Moser, Jason Chamelin; sisters, Julia Pegram, High Point, Nan cy Williams, LaFeria, Texas; Lynn DeHart, Hayesville; and a brother. Richard Jones, Win- ston-Salem. The family was to receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Thursday at Gentry Family Funeral Ser vice in Yadkinville. Her funeral service was to foUow at 4 p.m. in the Gentry Family Chapel with the Rev. Christa Warise officiating. Burial was to fol low in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials; Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave., 'Wiii- ston-Salem, 27103; or to Meals on Wheels of Davie. Online condolences: www. gennyfiineralservice.com. O^hirley Hatley Melton : Mrs. Shirley Ann Hatley Melton, 66, of South Main Street, MocksviUe, died Mon day, May 10, 2010, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was bom June II, 1943, in Stanly County to the late WUliam Bud and Lillian Lou ise Ridenhour Hatley.. Mrs. Melton was a member of Jeru salem Baptist Church and had been employed by Foster Drug Co. She loved taking care of people. Survivors: her, husband, Bobby Ray Melton of the home; 2 sons, Randy Ailman of Concord and Jeff Ailman of Albemarle; 2 stepdaughters, Kim Murray of Rockwell and Wendy (Allen) Livengood of died on Saturday, May 8,2010. at her home. Bom in Davie County on Sept. 29, 1925. she was the daughter of the late Jutney and Ozie McDaniel Fleming. She was retired from Baker Furni ture and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascen sion at Fork. Her husband. John Wesley Jones Jr. preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by 5 brothers. Mitch- eU. Gene. Martin, Junie and William Fleming; and 3 sisters, Charlotte; 4 grandchildren. Sa- Mae Buie, Annie Grubb and mantha Ailman. Travis Ailman, Polly Moorefield. Giovanna Anemone and AJIie Survivors: a son, Johnny L. Livengood; a sister, Mary Lou (Grace) Jones of Fork; a daugh- Benny) Smith of Albemarle; ter.LindaBranonofLexington; 1 brother. William (Toni) Hat- a brother, James Edward Flem- ey of Albemarle: and several ihg of Salisbury; 6 grandchU- lieces and nephews, dren; 19 great-grandchildren; 3 A funeral service wUl be great-gTMt-grandchildren; and onducted at 2 p.m., Friday, a special niece. Mona Swice- day 14, at Jerusalem Baptist good. V Thurch with the Revs. Jimmy The service to celebrate the .ancaster and Donnie Chap- ILfe of Mrs. Jones was held on ian officiating. The body wiU Wednesday. May 12. at 11 a.m. e placed ifr the church 30'min- at the Episcopal Church of the tes before the service. Burial Ascension with the Revs. E. till follow.in the church cem- Sealy Cross and Charles Tan- tery. The family will receive' ner officiating. Burial was in iends from 6:30-8:30 pjn. the "church cemetery. TheJam- "huisday., May.r.l3.-ar Eaton ] ily received friends on I'ues-.'uneral Home:' • • '' : day, May 11 at Davie Funeral [ Memorials;- Reynolds Hds- Seryi'ce.".' --ice Home, lOl'HospicelMe, Memorials: donor's choice. l(inston-Saiem,'-27103.'Online'■'condolencesr' vvmHv. | Online cdridolencesf' 'wiw. 'daviefuneralservice^om.- ' '■ , '•Jonfi4neralservice.£dnr-\,-)i-fi}--\ sr. B a. 5 toe oh I ^;^ pAVBECOUN^ENTERPRISE;RECORD,ThQ^ay,Bto 13,20l6-GT, ^>^wendolyn F^mith Gwendolyn Foster Smith, 83, of Turkeyfoot Road. Mocks- ville, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Iredell Memorial Hos pital.- • She was bom Aug. 3, 1926, in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and'Fannie Laird Foster. She was a retired dairy farmer, a member of the Ruritan Booster Club, and a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Roy Smith, on Aug. 15,1996; a son, James R. Smith on April 26, 2003; a brother, Virgil Foster; and a sister, Dorothy Greene. Survivors: a daughter, Jolene R. Smith of Salisbury; a broth er, Zaro Foster (Barbara) of Odessa, Texas; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Smith of Harmony; a brother-in-law, Clint Smith of Mocksville; and a special cousin, LA. "Junior"' Anderson (Louise) of Harmony.,, Graveside service were held,^ at 10 ajn.'.Saturday 'at Rock ' Spring Baptist Church Ceme tery with the Rev. Steve Hedge- cock officiating. The family re-" ceived friends Friday at Reavis. Funeral Home in Harmony." Memorials: Rock Sprflig Baptist Cemetery Fund, 509 Rock Spring Road, Harmony, 28634.- »-- Online qihdoleht^: www. feavisfuneralhomenarmony. yklfreda Kiser Swindler Mrs. Elfreda Loretta Kiser Swindler, 87, of Winston-Sa- lem died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Wake Forest University Bap tist Medical Center. Mrs. Swindler was bom in Greenup County, Ky. on Feb. 13-, 1923 to Benjamin Harrison and Grace Miranda Kiser. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mocksville,. where she enjoyed singing in the choir, working with the grief community and in the church li brary, as well as'being involved with her Sunday school class. She graduated from Wake For est College with a bachelor's degree in medical technology. After graduating, she began working at NC Baptist Hospi tal. Mrs. Swindler retired from the Veterans Administration as head of the lab after 20 years and later volunteered in the lab at Davie County Hospital. Mrs. Swindler was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Robert H. Swindler; her parents; and a sister. Ethlyn Kiser Nelson. Survivors: a daughter, Marie S. Rodden and husband Rich ard of Winston-Salem; a son Paul Swindler and wife Janis of Clemmons; and 3 grandchil dren. Robert Rodden, Megan Swindler, and Josh Swindler. A memorial service was to be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednes day, May 12 at New Philadel phia Moravian Church with Dr. Worth Green and the Rev,.Paul Riggs officiating. Burial will be at Salisbury National Cem- | etery. Memorials: First Baptist of Mocksville, 412 N. Main St.; orRrennprrTiilHrpn'.; Hngpital, n Office of Development, Medi cal Center Blvd., Winston-Sa lem. 27157. r . --A Onlirie,;Condolences:f,--.wwW'. haywonh-miller.com. .. OK^arjoVy Myers Wall . Mrs. Marjory Myers Wall, 86, of Battle Branch Drive, Yadkinville, died Sunday May 9,2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Sa lem. She was bom Aug. 5.1923 in Yadkin County to the late Gro- ver and Minnie Wilkins Myers. She was a wife, mother, grand mother. and homemaker for her family, and was a member of Courmey Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray An derson Wall; a daughter. Edith Marie WiUiams; and an infant twin daughter. Surviving; her Children, Thomas WaU, Mocksville; Car ol Jean Wall, Huntsville; John H. (Sandra W.) Wall, Salisbury; grandson,, Mike (Dana) Wil liams, Hickory; 2 great-grand children, Webb Williams, Wrae Williams; and a sister.. Mary Harris, Courtney. The family received friends Tuesday, May, 11 at Gentry Family Funeral Service • in Yadkinville. Her funeral ser vice followed the visitation at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Gentry Family Chapel with the Rev. Freda Louise West Freda Louise West, 91, of Hardison Street," Mocksville,. died on May 8,2010 at Forsyth • Medical Center. She was bom in Madison, N.Y.,Aug. 15, 1918 to the late Hany and' Grace Shaver. She' was married to Walter West in • December of 1935. She loved writing poetry, short stories,, smdying her Bible and shar-1 ing it with others. After retiring from K-Mart, she became a real estate broker for Cenmry 21.' She moved to North Carolina in August, 1986, and was a voI--i unteer with Meals on Wheels in I Davie County, becoming direc tor of that program at the Brock Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Anna Mae Marshall; and a granddaughter, Evelyn Romanchuk. Survivors; 3 children. Em ily, Walt Jr. and Patricia; a half brother, Ivan Sabin; 11 grand children; 25 great-grandchil dren; 4 great-great-grandchil dren; 3 step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1340 County Home Road, Mocksville. Carol! Bibb officiating. Burial followed in the Courtney Bap- tiscChurch Cemetery. Online, condolences:,,, Mnkwl g'entryjitileratse'rvke.com';'^^^ Davie County Public Ubraiy MocksvlNe, NC B; o 3 DA V I B CO U N FY EN T E R P R I S E RE C O R D . Th u r j c l a y , Ma y 20 , M I O ^) ^ h o n j a s We t t h Br i c k l c y 'T ^ o m u r, "D i v i d " K« i 1 h Br i c k l c y , 33 . of Su n s e t Dr i v e , Mo c k s v i l l e , di r i l on Th u n d s y , M« y 6 , 2 0 l 0 , n Bo m in Ja c k s o n Co u n t y , Al a . ; on Fe b . 22 , 1 9 7 5 , he wa s Ih e so n of Ro n a l r l Ke i l h Bt k k - le y of Al a b a m a an d Ja n e t Ma r i e Oa n e i t Br i c k l e y of Co o l t e m e e . Il e wa s of Uk Ch r i s t i a n fa i t h an d w- a s em p l o y e d at Fi i n d c r Am e r i c a . Al s o su r v i v i n g ; a br o t h e r , Be r t j a m t n Ma t t h e w (. S t e p h a ni e ) Br i c k l e y of St a t e s v i l l e ; a si s t e r , Sa r a (J o e y ) Bi l l i n g s of Ok i n a w a , Ja p a n ; gr a n d p a r e n t s , Ei r s k i n an d Ma r i e Ca r r e t f an d Jo a n Br i c k l e y , al l of Sc o l t s - bo r a , Al a . ; a ni e c e , Ma l i Hu t c h - en s ; an d 5 ne p h e w s , Xa v i c r , Ev a n an d Fa x Bi l l i n g s , Et h a n Mc D a n i e l an d El l Br i c k l e y . He wa s pr e c e d e d In de a t h by hi s gr m d f a d t e r . T h o m t s Br i c k le y . ;' A ce l e b r a t i o n of li f e se r v i c e wa s he i d on Mo n d a y . Ma y 10 , at no o n in .l h e . D a v i e EA i n e n I Se r v i c e Ch a ' p e l r T h e fa m i l y le - ce l v e d fr i e n d a on Mo n d a y . 'J . ' On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : vv w w . d^ i t f u n e r a l s e r v i c e ^ r t m . y/ W i l l i a n i « B r U " N a i l Jr . Wi l l i a m M- Bi l l Na i l Jr . , 84 , of As h e v i l l e . di e d Mo n d a y , Ma y I0 , 2 l } i 6 . ; » ' - . . :. Mr . Na i l wa s bo m In Da - vk Co u n t y an d ws s m so n of Ih e la i d Wi l l i a m M. an d Be u * la h Wo n b r d Na i l . He wt a an An n y ve t e r a n of Wo r l d Wa r II an d re t i r e d &s « ca p t a i n af t e r 31 ye a r a wi t h th e As h e v i l l e Po l i c e De p a r i m c n t r / Su r v i v o r s : , hi s ' w i f e , Cc l l a Co u r t n e y Na i l ; ' a so n , Wl | . Il a m Na i l an d wi f e Br e n d a ol Ca n t o n ; , st e p s o n , Ro b e r t Me > Ca l i u m ; a si s t e r - i n d a w . He l e n De m p s e y of Ca n d l e r ; an d se v er a l ni e c e s en d ne j ^ e w s . 11 m fu n e r a l se r v i c e wa s at no o n Th u r s d a y at Ah e m e l h y Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h » w i t h Ih e Re v . An t h o n y R. Sn y e r of - hc i a l l n g . Bu r i a l fo l l o w ^ at Fo r e s t La v m Me m o r i a l Pa r t . An ho n o r gu a r d in c l u d i n g Ta p s an d Ri f l e Sa l i n e wu pr o v i M by th e As h e v i l l e Po l i c e De * pn m e n t Me m o r i a l Te a m . Th e fa m i l y re c e i v e d fr i e n d s at th e ch u r c h on e ho u r pr i o r to th e se r v i c e . ^ Me m o r i a l s : Ab e r a e t h y Me t h o d i s t . Mt 8 Pa n o n Av e . As h e v i i r e 2 8 f t ) 6 . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : ww w . gr o e ^ f i m e r / i l h o m e ro m . I Sm i t h Cn v e . Dc n i s e Sm i t h Ca v e , 50 , of R. Sh o f c r> n v e , Mo c k s vi l l e . di e d on Sa t u r d a y , Ma y 15 , 20 1 0 , nt Du k e Un i v e r e i l y Me d i c a l Ce n t e r . Bo m In Ir e d e l l Co u n t y on Ja n . 2. 1 9 6 0 , sh e wa s th e da u g h te r of io a n n Ma r s h a l l Sm i t h of Mo c k s v i i i e an d th e la t e Ja m e s R, " J h c k " Sm i t h . Sh e wa s pr e vi o u s l y em p l o y e d at Un i f i , wa s ,« ho m e m n k e r an d a me m b e r j> f Ya d k i n Va l l e y Ba p l l s i Ch u r c h . El e v e n ye a r s ag o . sh e wa s on e of th e fi rs t In th i s ar e a to re ce i v e a do u b l e lu n g tr a n s p l a n t at Du k e . Al s o su r v i v i n g : he r hu s b a n d . Cl i n t o n Ca v e , wh o m sh e ma r ri ed on Fe b . U, 19 8 2 ; an d 2 "s o n s . Ju s t i n Ca v e of Mo c k s v I li e an d Ev a n Ca v e of th e ho m e . A ce l e b r a t i o n of li f e se r v i c e wa s he l d on Tu e s d a y , Ma y 18 , at dp j n . at Ya d k i n Va l l e y Ba p ti s t Oi u T c h wi i h Pa s t o r s Ro n ni e Cr a d d o c k , Ke r m i i Sh o a f an d Wa y n e Sw i s h e r of f i c i a t i n g Bu r i a l wa s th e ch u r c h ce m e t e r y . Th e fa m i l y re c e i v e d fr i e n d s on Mo n d a y . Ma y 17 , at Da v i e Fu ne r a l Se r v i c e . Me m o r i a l s : Ya d k i n Va l l e y Ba p t i s t . 13 2 4 Ya d k i n Va l l e y Ro a d . Ad v a n c e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : wn - w . ih \ ' i e J u i i e r < t h t r v k e A f > m . v^ t F r c d c r l c k St a n l e y Gr a n t I- r c d e r i c k St a n l e y Gr a n t . 73 . di e d at Ro w a n Re g i o n a l Me d i ca l Ce n t e r in Sa l i s b u r y on Ma y 16 , 2 0 1 0 . Mc wa s th e so n of ih e la t e Gr o v e r an d Mo s e l l a Du l i n Gr a n ! an d sp e n t hi s li f e m Da * ; vi e Co u n t y . He gr a d u a t e d fr o m Da v i e Co u n t y Tr a i n i n g Sc h o o l . , an d wa s a li f e t i m e me m b e r of Mo c k s v i l l e Se c o n d ' • Pf e s b y t e - rl n n Ch u r c h wh e r e he se r v e d as ' Bu i l d i n g an d Gr o u n d s El d e r , It ) 19 9 R he re t i r e d fr o m In g c r s o l l - Ra n d wh e r e he ha d wo r k e d fo r 30 ye a n He wa s ow n e r of Gr a n t *s Ca r Wa s h fo r th e pa x t 20 ye a r s . He wa s ma r r i e d to An n Da l t o n Gr a n t , an d to th i s ; 'u n l d n , tw o ch i l d r e n ^e r e bo m , ^ Ja m i e an d St e p h a n i e . Su r v i v o r s : hi s wj f e ^ 2 so n s , th e Re v . Dr . Ja m i e (S h i r l e y ) Gr a n t of hf o c k s v i l l e an d Pa t ri ck (P a i g e ) Tu r n e r of Ha r mo n y ; 2 da u g h t e r s . St e p h a n i e Gr a n t (M i c h a e l ) Re d m o n of Mo c k s v i l l e an d Vi c t o r i a Tu r n e r of ll f l n n o u y ; a br o t h e r , He n r y (E r n e s t i n e ) Gr a n t of Mo c k s vi l l e : 3 ti s i e r a . An n i e Ar n o l d , Ma r y Wi l l i a m s , an d Fa n n l e Ja m e s : an d 6 gr a n d c h i l d r e n . He wa s pr e c e d e d in de a t h by 3 br o t h e n , Ea r n e s t , Bu d d y , an d Ro b e r t Ne e l y ; an d 2 si s t e r s , i' Ge o r g i Q n n a Ne e l y an d EM a i - be t h Al l e n : ma n y ot h e r re l a ti v e s an d fr i e n d s . Hi s fu n e r a l se r v i c e wi l l be he l d on Fr i d a y . 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On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : - Hn v w , da v t e f i i n e r a J s a v U e £ o n t . '3;^yf-r-: DAVIE CO^YENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 20,2010 ^^ois Ann Roesel ^ Mrs. Lois Ann Hallenbeck Roesel, 68, of Magnolia Ave nue, MocksvUle, died Thursday, May 13,2010 at Duke Univer sity Hospital in Durtiam.- She was. bora in Brooklyn, N.Y.onJune 16,1941 to the late Millard 0. and Marion Newton Hallenbeck. She-grew up in Cranford, NJ. and graduated from Cranford High School and The Katharine Gibbs. Business School. She worked primarily as an executive secretary for the Westfield and Scotch Plains - Fanwood, NJ school systems. While raising their four chil dren in Fanwood, she was ac- . tive in her church, .Young Life and Marriage Enrichment. She and Bill retired to Mocksville in 1997. She was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church, the Mocksville Garden Club, the Senior Center, and Friends of the Library and had served on the board of the Da- vie County Arts Council. She gave God the glory for her fam ily, her blessed life and friends. Survivors: her husband of 49 years, William (Bill) C. Roesel; sons. Gary, David and Steven; a daughter, Bonnie Lawrence; 9 giandchfltfren; a sister, Claire "Ginger"-McCuUoch; a neph ew, John; and niece, Kristeh. •A funeral service will be conducted at II ajn. Saturday, May 22, at Smith Grove United Methodist Church. Burial fol low in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.iti. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at'Eaton Fu neral Home. Memorials: Smith Grove .UMC-endowmenL fund. c/O-the- Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfiineralservice.com. Dewey W.^'Di^row Mr. Dewey WUiard Tutterow, 89, of Blumenthal Jewish Nurs ing and Rehab Center, Greens boro, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Wesley Long Commu nity Hospital in.Greensboro. He was bom Oct. 20, 1920, in Davie County to the late Dewey Sampson and Ina Belle Boyd Tutterow. Mr. Tutterow was retired from Ballenger Pav ing and was a member of First Baptist Church in Sarasota, Fla. He was a past president of Ce dar Cove Residents Association and active in the Federation of Manufactured Home Owners Association of Florida. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Etta Mae Nor man; and a brother, Ted Tutte row, Survivors: his wife, Joanna Marie Gentry Tutterow of the home; a daughter, Claudia Tut terow of Greensboro: a son, Gary Tutterow of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Floy (Clarence) Gob ble of Winston-Salem; 2 broth ers, Milton (Jane) Ditterow of Mocksville and Lawrence (Kathy) Tutterow of Roswell, Ga.; 2 grandchildren. Lisa (Darryl) Sizemore of Law- renceville, Ga. and Carla (Dar ren) Price of Acworth, Ga.; and 2 great-grandchildren, Rebecca Sizemore and Madison Price. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Friday. May 14, at Ijames Crossroads Bap tist Church with the Rev. Alex Heafner officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service. Memorials: Moses ^Cone Regional Cancer Center, Clini- cal Research, Office'of Fund_ Development, ' Moses ' Cone Health System, 1200 N, Elm St., Greensboro, "27401.Online condolences: www: OggBty PubllC Ubf MochsviHe, NCeatonfuneralservice.com." o^anLee^Uen Mr. Norman "Buddy" Lee Allen, 72, of Yadkihville, died Wednesday, May 19,2010. He was bom Jan. 29,1938 in Davie County to the late Her man and Pansy Allen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Lashmit Allen; and brother-in- law. Tom Poindexter. Surviving: sons. Sonny (Deb bie) Davis, Rocky Davis. Terry (Sandra) Davis; grandchildren. Sunni Lynn (Jeff) Collins, Matthew (Carlene) King; sis ters, Patsy Poindexter, Kath- eryn (Bob) Steelraan, Brenda (Tommy) Baity: brother. Elmer "Doodle" (Geraldine) Allen. The received friends Friday. May 210 at Gentry Family Fu neral Service in Yadkinville. His graveside service was held at 5 pjn. Friday. May 2 lat Yad- kin Valley Baptist Cemetery by the Rev, Dennis Shaw. Online condolences: www. gentryfuneralservice .com. i)^homai5ene T.G^ther Mrs. Thomasene .Turner Gaither, 72, of Statesville, died at Forsyth Medical Center' in Winston-Salem on Thursday. May 20,2010, unexpectedly. She was bom in Iredell Coun ty on May 4.1938, and was the daughter of the late Fredrick McClendon and Beatrice Turn er Addison. She attended Unity High School and was a lifetime member of Piney Grove AME Zion Church where'she was a member of the missionary .de partment. and flower ministry. She was employed by AMSO where she retired. She was married to Hugh Gaither. who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Lizzie Turner, who reared her. Survivors: 6 children, Vic toria Turner of the home. Pat rick (Paige) Turner and Shirik Gaither, both of Statesville, Derek Gaither and Clifford Gaither. both of San Fran cisco, Calif, and Janice (Rich ard) Nichols of New York; 2 sisters. Eloise Cockerham of MocksviJle and Clara (Joseph) _ Rankin of Statesville; 2 broth ers, Drexel (Judy) McClendon of Detroit, Mich., and Fred Robert (Thelma) McClendon of Atlanta. Ga.; 3 godchildren. Kenya Turner (Dennis) Cole of Winston-Salem, Joshua (April) Nichols and Shawanna Nichols, both of Statesville; 10 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other rela tives and friends, including two special friends. Otelia Tumer and Carolyn Nichols. A celebration of life service was conducted at 3 pun.. Tues day, May 25, at Piney Grove AME Zion ChiTrch. The Rev. David Hoover officiated and Overseer Charlene Jones de livered the eulogy. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. Online condolences; rut- ledgeinc®bellsouthjiet. \)^orothy Hendrix Hayes Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Hendrix Hayes, 79, of Mocksville died Sunday May, 23, 2010 at For syth Medical Center. She was bom April 23,1931 in Davie County to Lonnie' Gaston and Stella Ellis Hen drix. Mrs. Hayes retired from AT&T after 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Donald Hayes; 2 brothers, Harrell and Monticello Hendrix; and a sis ter, Gertrude H. Jolly. Surviving: a daughter, Lavan H. Horton; a grandson, Chris Horton and wife Kristy; 3 great grandchildren, Cliloe, Aiden and G(ivin Horton; 2 brothers. Edker Hendrix and G. Vemon Hendrix, all of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Jeddie Evelyn Hemrick, also of Mocksville and Sue Rivers of Roxboro; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held atll a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Rev. James Albert officiating. Burial fol lowed in the Coraatzer United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Monday. May 24 at the funeral home. Online condolences: www. hayworth-miller.com. )nald Ray Kaefer Donald Ray (D J.) Kaefer Jr. 21, of High Point, son of Don ald and Shirlene Kaefer, died on Saturday, May 22,2010. He was bom on July 18, .1988 in Tampa, Fla. He was employed at Colonial LLC and attended Union Cross Mission ary Baptist Church. He was a life-long Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was loved by many. Survivors: brother Matthew- and sister Hannah Kaefer of Kemersville; grandmothers Ja net Scoggins and Donna Stew art of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A service to celebrate his life was held Wednesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel in Mocksville with Pastor Ottis Hurst officiat ing. Burial was in the Believ ers Sonship Tabernacle Church Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday at the fu neral home. Online condolences: www. daviefiineralservicecom. o cr-csi Oaorte County Public Ubraiy MocksvrHe, NO ra n o G N- z H P5 50 ■859 cnm 50 no53 b Hs-a 1/1o.a t V o. 0\ o> Lo /i^Kermit Marsh^ Bailey \ Deacon Kermic .Marshall Bailey, 74 of Greensboro died- Friday, May 28,2010 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bailey was bom April 13, 1936 in Davie County, i son of the late Paul and Thel- ma Garwood Bailey. He was a graduate of Guiifoiri College. He retired from IBM Corp. and was the founder, and executive director of the Triad Disability Advocates. Mr. Bailey was an ordained Deacon of the Episco pal Church and will be remem bered for his tireless advocacy for the less fortunate. He was active in the church food pantry and with Bookbags of Hope. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Craver Bailey, in20O7. Surviving; a daughter. Emma Bailey McAdams and husband Dr. H. Page McAdams: a son, Robert C, Bailey and wife Su san Goddard Bailey; 3 grand- ehildren, Emily Grace, Leslie Page, and Sarah Elizabeth McAdams: 2 brothers: Samuel Garwood Bailey, James Carl Bailey; and a sister. Gtenda Frances Bailey Brown. The family received friends from Tuesday, June 1 at Hin- shaw Hall in the Friends Home at Guiiford, New Garden Rd., Greensboro. A memorial ser vice was conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Greensboro officiated by the Right Rev, Michael Curry and The Rev. Sealy Cross. Inurn ment followed at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Ad vance. Memorials: Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 183 Fork Bixby Road, Advance; or Friends Home at Guiiford, 925 New Garden Road, Greens boro. 27410. i^)^illiain Taylor Church The Rev. William Taylor Church, 85, of Cleveland. NC died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Gordon Hospice House, States- ville. Boin March 1, 1925 in Vir ginia, he was the son of the late George Washington and Manha Smith Church. Mr. Church oper ated a lawn mower shop where he did small engine repair, was employed for a frame shop and formerly was eiipioyed for Angel Poultry in MocksviHe. He was a member of Commu nity Baptist Church, Cooleemee where he occasionally conduct ed the worship service. He later served as assistant minister of Faith of Christ Tabeoiacle. . He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Ann Cruthis Church on Dec, 2, 2004; a daughter, Patricia Ann Church in 1948; apd a grandson. Bry an Taylor Church on June 3 1994. Survivors: his daughter, Mar gie L. Church of Cleveland; and a sister. Delia Hodges of Greensboro. Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Sumraerseti Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Michael E. Wil- lard, minister of Faith of Christ Tabernacle, Mocksville. officiat ing- Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Summerseit Funeral Home. Memorials: Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd., Staiesviile, 28625 Online condolences: ivwiv, summersenfuneralbomexom. Myers Crowell Mrs. Mary Frances Myers Crowell, 67. Eimore Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston- Salem. Mrs. Crowell was bom Feb. 10. 1943, in Davidson County to the late James Woodrow Myers Sr. and Mary Belle Bur- khart Myers. She was retired from Lexington Furniture after 25 years. Mrs. Crowell was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, painting and the flowers at Mock Place. Survivots: 2 sons, Tim (De- nise) Hendrix of the home; and Kevin Hendrix and girlfriend. Ruby Reed, both of Lexington; 2 sisters, Meta Carter and Ellen (Albert) Smith, all of Lexing ton; a brother, Ji/nmy W. (Mary Ellen) Myers of Lexington; and 2 grandchildren, Jordan and Hannah Hendrix. A memorial service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6. at Bear Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Floyd and the Rev. Charles Buckner officiat ing. Memorials: Kate B. Reyn olds Hospice Home, 101 Hos pice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103. Online condolences: www. eaionfuneratservice.com. arah Shuler Danieb Mrs. Sarah Lucille Shuler Daniels, 94, of Howard Street, Mocksville, formerly of Glad stone Road, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. She was bom July 10, 1915, in Davie County to the late Devid Owen and Mittie Fos ter Shuler. Mrs. Daniels was a homemaker, a seamstress and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. She loved helping and doing for others, but particularly enjoyed cro cheting and quilting. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wesley Daniels on Sept. 7. 1995; and a grandson. Stephen Gray Sain on Aug. 5,1984. Survivors; 2 daughters. Joyce Marie (Jesse) James and Sarah Dianne (Everette) Sain; 5 grandchildren. Sarah Janeen (Ron) Byerly, Jaimie Dan iel (Vickie) James, Jesse Carl (Tammy) James Jr., Michael Dean (Karen) Sain Sr. and La- ticia Dianne Wooten; 6 great grandchildren. Logan Daniel James. Jordan Danielle James, Alexander Stephen (Lindsay) Sain. Michael Dean (Jerrie) Sain Jr., Kelsey Dianne Woo ten and Olivia Arlease Wooten; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Whitley Rosanha Sain and Re- bekah Nicole Sain; 2 sisters, Doris Marie Foster of Greens boro and Helen Hemphill of Lexington; and 2 brothers, Luther Owen (Eula) Shuler of Mocksville and Thomas Gar land Shuler of Winston-Salem. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, at Eaton FtmeraJ Cha pel, with Wayne Rentz and the Rev. Karen Roberts officiat ing. Burial followed in Lib erty United Methodist Church Cemetery.The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday. Memorials; Liberty Method ist, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocks ville. Online condolences: www. eatonfuneralservice.com. 9 $ ?3 W 93 i PI a .1 c » D H ST S S Qi Davie Cooay Public Ubraiy Mocksville. NC •j- , /feay Martin Draughn Ray Martin Draughn, 85, of- Davie Academy Road. Mocks- ville, died on Thursday. May 27. 2010 at Gordon Hospice House in Scatesville. Bom in Davie County on Oct. 3.1924, he was the son of the late Avecy M. and Armissa Elizabeth Danner Draughn. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Rumple Auto Sales. Survivors: a son. Laity (Gail) Draughn of Mocksville; a daughter. Barbara (Car roll) Safrit of Mocksville: a stepson. Kenneth Koontz of Mocksville; his best friend and companion. Mildred Wiles of Mocksville; the mother of his children, Dorothy Draughn of Mocksville; 10 grandchildren: 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 stepsons, Jerry and Harvey Koontz; a brother. Rob ert Parrish; and 2 sisters. Esther Hutchens and Josephine Huff man. A celebration of life service was held on Monday. May 31. at 2 pjn. in the Davie Funeral Service Chape! with the Rev. William Hutchens officiating. Buriai was in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received fiiends on Sunday, May 30 at the funeral home. Memorials: Gordon Hospice House. 2347 Simonton Road. Statesville. 28625. Online condolences: www. daviefuneralservice .com. Leone Edwards Mrs. Linda Leone Manz Ed- wanls. 63, of Pine Valley Road, Mocksville. died Wednesday. May 26.2010. at her home. She was bom March 11, 1947. in Rock County. Wise, to the late Wayne and Ann Trott Manz. Mrs. Edwards was a re tired educator and was a mem ber of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville. She was most proud of her daughter. Anna. She had a passion for service, missions and education and was always willing to stand up for those who did not have a voice- Survivors: her husband, Joel Edwards, M.D. of the home; a daughter. Anna (Craig) Tay lor of Greensboro; 2 stepsons. Benjamin (Alicia) Edwards of Greensboro and William Ed wards of London, England; 2 sisters, Terri (Wayne) Stillson of Swansboro and Dorothy (Michael) Masters of Ander son. S.C.; a brother. Wayne (Rebecca) Manz Jr. of Hickory; and 3 grandchildren, Nathan iel Manz Taylor. Linden Diana Taylor and Evan Christopher Edwards. A memorial service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday. May 30. at First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Joe Collins, and the Revs. Darren Alexander and Charles Turner officiating. The family received friends in the Family Life Center foQow- ing the service. Memorials; First Methodist. 310 N. Main St.. MocksvUle. I and memo one of the follow- ' ing: Medical Mission Fund, A Storehouse for Jesus or Hearts with Haiti Fund. Online, condolences: www. eatonfiineralservice.com. ^^^'^eorgc Wilson Pilcher On Friday. April. 30. Mr. George Wilson PLlcher of Yad- kinville celebrated his 90th birthday with cake, bailoons, roses, family and friends. On Wednesday, May 26. 20i0. he died at Bermuda Village in Ad vance after an extended illness with lung cancer. He was bom April 30.1920, in Yadkin County, the oldest of six children, to the late Geoige C. and Capetolia Rupard Pilcher. Wilson was a retired dairy fanner. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, especially « raising watermelons to give to everyone who came by. Mr. Pilcher was a member ofHunts- vilie Baptist Church where he attended as long as his health would permit. He appreciated everything anyone did for him, even a visit: he always wanted to do something in return. ' He was ' also preceded in death by his wife. Ola Pilcher in 2002; 3 brothers. Amos C., J.T. and Harvey Pilcher. and 2 sisters-in-law. Sarah and Jo- Ann Pilcher. Survivors: a sister, Mary L. (Nonis) Renegar of Clem- mons; a brother, Charlie (Becky) Pilcher of Mocksville; a sister-in-iaw. Frances Pilcher of Mocksville; several nieces and nephews; a stepdaughter. Nancy Matthew (Latiy) Long: a stepson, James Matthew; and a stepgrandson, Mathew I.ong, allofYadkinville. A funeral service was con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Eaton Funeral Cha pel in Mocksvilie. Buriai fol low in Farmington Community . Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday. Memorials: Huntsville Bap tist. c/o Peggy Steelman. 2625 Farmington Road, Yadkinville. 27055. Online condolences; www. eatonfiineralservice.com. 0 1 ra n o e ■< PS "3S w P5 XPIno Xp H3*envtQ. Cr ^/^illiam Robert Sills Sr. Mr. William Robert "Bill" Sills Sr.. 63, of Joyner Street. Cooleemee, died Saturday, May 29,2010, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was bom Dec. 24, 1946, in Baltimore, Md. to the late Lendo Villard Sills and Zaidee Elizabeth Kane Sills, who sur vives. Mr. Sills was a member of the Church of God of Pioph- eey in Mocksville. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Saundra Yarbrough: a grandchild, Rus sell Berty and his stepfather, Craton William Cass Sr. Survivors: his wife of 15 years, Joanne Sills of the home; his mother. Zaidee Sills Cass of Cooleemee; daughters, Merika Tobolka and husband Jeff of Texas, Katherine Miller and husband Tim of Illinois, Te resa Green and partner Johnny Hayes of Kansas. Cathy Rus sell and husband Darren, Robin Hyatt and husband Keith, and — Cindy Ue and partner Man Tu- day. June 1, at Cooleemw ^- ite, all of North Carolina. An- byterian Church, with the Revgela Winebarger and husband John Groff officiattng^Bwal Vie of South Carolina; sons, followed m Stanly. WlliamSillsJr.ofVirginiaand of Memory m Albemarie. Ihe Marty Lee and wife Karen of received ftieads at the church one hour pnor to the service. Memorials: for the family, POBox ll76,Cool«mec. Online- condolences: www. edtoi^neralseryice^om. A celebration of life service was conducted at noon Tues- Nonh Carolina; family friend. Cassandra Gregory: 21 grand children: 16 great-grandchil dren; a sister, Rosemary Cass of North Carolina; brothers, Charles Sills and wife Alice of Maryland, Edward Sills and wife Jean, and Buddy Cass Jr.i all of North Carolina. vWiUiam A. Tattle Sr. William Ahthony Turtle Sr., 62, of Cricket Lane. Advance, died on Thursday. May 27, 2010, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winsion-Salem. Boro in Fountain Head.Tenn. on Aug. 2,1947, he was the son of the late John O. and Cathe- nia Maxine Turtle Tuttle. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was employed in the construction indiistry. He was a member of the Mocks- ville Church of God. Survivors: his wife of 33 years. Alma Joy Boles Tuttle of the home; a son. Billy (Leslie) Tuttle of Advance; 2 daugh ters. Cindy Panereon and Tracy (Ricky) Ward of Nashville, Tenn.; 2 stepsons, Curtis (Chris tine) Clements of Stuarts Draft, Va. and James (Heather) Cle ments of Raleigh; and 2 sisters. Jean and Pat: 16 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. The service lo celebrate the life of Mr. Tuttle was Saturday, May 29,at 11 a.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel con ducted by the Rev. Larry Hol- lifield, Daniel Hollifleld and Daniel Gamble, The ftimily re ceived friends on Friday, May 28 at the funeral home. Burial was in the Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 1. Online condolences; www. davieJuneralservice£om. v.'AUce Kennedy Usa Mrs. Alice Kennedy Usa. 88, of Advance died Sunday. May 30,2010 at her home. She was bom Sept. 4, 1921 in Essex. NJ. to James Fran cis and Margaret Olive Geary Kennedy. Mrs. Usa was a mem ber of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Usa. Surviving: several nieces and nephews, Cynthia Proctor, Mar garet Chandler, Gary Wallman, Frank "Jay" Yuknus. Jason Yuknus, Lynsey Yuknus, Ash ley Yuknus, Raymond Deering, Todd Deering and Kim Deering and good friendsBob and Shei la Griffin and John and Louise Monda, A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 at Hayworth-MiUer Kinderton Chapel with Father Michael Buttner officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment foUowed at Westlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum Chapel. Online condolences: www. hayworlh-mUler.com. O s n n 0 1 < FJ 9S § CA P3 JO FJ n. o JOp H ST s 3 e, a<je B a A f Public Ubtaiy ] Moctevffte, NC » ,^X|Sarah R. Fearrington Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Patter son Fearrington. 92, of NC 801 South, Advance, died Tues day, June 8, 2010, at Bermuda Commons. She was bom on Sept. 4, 1917, in Guilford County to the late Walter Lee and Min nie Burnett Patterson. Mrs. Fearrington was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Cooleemee. She had worked a short time for Coble Dairy in Lexington and had been a nursing assistant at Fran-Ray. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bobbie Lucian Burton in 1962; her second husband, Walter Corbett Fearrington in 1990; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers. Survivors: 2 sons, Bruce Lee Burton of Mocksville and Walter Patterson (Delilah) Burton of Advance; 6 grand sons; 2 stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m. Thurs day, June 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Revs. Danny Shore and Jeff Beverly officiating. Burial was to follow in Fork-Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocks ville. The family was to re ceive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Edgewood Bap tist Building Fund. 7483 NC Hwy 801 S, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eaionfimeralservice.com. .y^enneth Ray Gaither Kenneth Ray "Kenny G" Gaither. 57, of Statesville, died on Thursday, June 3,2010. He was bom in Iredell Coun ty on March 29, 1954, son of the late Ernest Owens and Novella Tumer Gaither. He graduated from North Iredell High School. He worked at Blue Ridge Textile and Mike Gaither's Roofing. His last em ployment was with Fred John son, where he loved working on the farm, driving the tractor and talking to the chickens. He loved fishing and good times with friends. Survivors: 5 brothers, James (Barbara) Gaither, Henry (Sadellia) Gaither. and Er nest Gaither. all of Harmony. Stamey Gaither and George Turner, both of Statesville; a sister, Diane (John) Chambers of Fayetteville; a special cous in, Clarice Redmon; other rela tives and friends. His funeral service was held Tuesday, June 8 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Will Funder- burke officiated. The family received at the funeral home thirty minutes prior to the ser- j^ohn George Hain ^John George Thomas Hain, 61, died on June 5,2010. He was bom in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on July 1, 1948, where he grew up with his grandparents, who later ad opted him. He attended school there and was a Native Ameri can known as "Eagle." As an adult, he liyed in Al berta, Canada, Texas. South Carolina, Louisiana, and for the past ten years he lived in North Carolina. On August 26, 1998 he mar ried JolayneToth. Time togeth er was spent sitting at the river among trees, looking at clouds in the sky, and enjoying nature arid animals. His native saying Was, "water will never pass you twice." He loved his Lord and was active in the Shofar of Ephraim Messianic congregation in Statesville, NC. He was preceded in death by a young daughter. Michelle "Mickey" Hain, whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Jolayne Toth Hain; two sons. Tom Hain of Texas and Ter ry Hain of Nova Scotia: one daughter, Elizabeth Hain of Ontario, Canada; a step-daugh ter, Carrie Gross of Louisiana. Funeral service was held May 28 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Pas tor Phil Elmore officiated and burial followed in Palmetto Cemetery in Mocksville. The family received friends- thirty minutes before'the service. Davle County Publte (Jbrary Mocksville, NC Di' \fiMn > Mr. Modene Creason Head, 81, fonneriy of NC 601 South, Mocksville. died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Remmington House Assisted Living Facility in Kingsport, Tenn.. where she had lived for the past year. She was bom on May 3, 1929, in Davie County to the late Wilbum and Essie Shoaf Creason. Mr. Head had at tended Cooleemee Firet Baptist Church and was retired from B&F Manufacturing. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 yeaR, Clarence William "Bud" Head; a son, Geny W, Head; and a son-in-law, Douglas Lloyd. SurvivoR: 2 daughtere, C^- olyn H. Newell (Charles Rest) of Tennessee and Crystal H. Lloyd of Mebane; 6 grandchil dren. Mike Newell (Sherrie). Melissa Haley (Tommy), Eric Head (Amanda), Randi-Sue Head, Brett Lloyd and Chad Lloyd; and 3 great-grandchil dren, Logan Haley. John Lloyd Newell and Kaliska Head. A ciyptside service was to be conducted at 2 p.m. Thurs day, June 10, at Rowan Memo rial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Salisbury with Mr. Doll Foster officiating. The family was to receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Eaton Fun^Home^ Memorials; Hospi»T^a- tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfiineralservice .com. ,^thel Baity Richardson Mrs. Ethel Marie Baity Rich ardson. 75. of Church Street Extension, Mocksville. died Wednesday, June 2. 2010 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. She was bom Feb. 17, 1935, in Yadkin County to the late Javon and Nellie Bowles Baity. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Carr Richardson on July 8, 2001. SurvivoR: a daughter, Wan da R. (Tim) Former of Rich- field; 3 sons, Billy C. Richard son and James B. (Catherine) Richardson, all of Greensboro and Charles S. (Linda) Rich ardson of Rochester, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, Charlene and Crystal Fortner, Bryce and Kirsten Richardson, Alexan der and Eleisia Richardson and William, Emily, Tyler and Erin Richardson; 6 siblings, Cecil Baity, WesleyBaity and Shirley Baity, all of Harmony, Margaret Bracken of Mocksville, Leroy Baity and Laura Galliher, both of Statesville; and lots of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m.. Sunday, June 6, at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Riirial fnllnwp/1 in Rnup- rj-Tn- etery. 'The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service.- Online condolences: www. eatonfiineralservice.com. ,^eith W. Snipes Sr. Mr. Keith Wayne Snipes Sr., 69, of Erwin, died Tuesday, June 1,2010, at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Coats. Officiating were the Revs. Jeffery Hayes, Jerome Pope, Jerome Edwards. Buri al followed at Erwin Chapel PFWB Church Cemetery in Erwin. Mr. Snipes was bom Nov. 20, 1940 in Hamett County to the late Cecil Worth Snipes and Thelma Turlington John son. He worked for the US Air Force as a work leader in construction with Pope Air Force Base. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Denise Snipes. Survivors: his wife of 12 yeaR, Nancy Stiller Snipes; children and spouses, Wayne Snipes, Kenneth and Tina Snipes, Johnny and Vicky Snipes, Jay and Mary Stafford, Jamie Stafford, Jeff Stafford, Jody Stafford; father, Phil Johnson of Erwin; sister Nina Snipes Athey of Cooleemee; brotheR and sisteR-in-law, Worth Alexander and Janice Snipes of Erwin, Allen Vance and Diane Snipes of Cool eemee; Terry Lee and Linda Snipes of Salisbury; 11 grand children; and a great-grand- daughter. Online condolences: www. roseandgraham .com. Davie County Public Library Mocksvilli, NC r^-r" ^^udrey Lee Adams Audrey Lee Whitehead Ad ams. 83, of East Bend, died Fri day, June 1!. 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom Jan. 17. 1927 in Dothan. Ala. to the late Elsie and Bamer Hicks Whitehead. She was also preceded in death by her husband. William Gaither Adams Sr.; sister, Au- relia Hedrick; step grandchild. Teresa Myers. Surviving; her children. Wil liam Gaither (Nora) Adams Jr., Barbara Adams (Allen) French. Victoria Adams. AlfonJ (Linda) Adams; grandchildren. Wil- liam Lee Adams. Melvin James (Margie) Adams. Teresa Cline (Clayton) Campbell. Julie Ad ams (Kevin) Leonard; 9 great grandchildren: a great-great grandchild; special friend, Nancy Tolbert; several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service was held at I i ajn. Monday. June 14. at Enon Baptist Church by the Revs. Mark Elmore and David Hedrick. Burial followed at the church cemetery. The fatnily received friends Sunday, June 13. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in YadkinviUe. Memorials: Enon Baptist Family Life Center, 6321E. Old US 421, East Bend. 27018. Online condolences: wmv. guiitryfiienralservice.com. Vtafayette R. Caudle , FARMINGTON-Mr.Lafay- etie Roosevelt Caudle.'83. of Farrtiington. died on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Forsyth Medi cal Center in Winston-Salem. He was bora March 12. 1927, in Davie County to the late "Doc" Bonson and Hat- lie Adams Caudle. Mr. Caudle "^as a farmer and saw mill man in his early years before woric- ing for R J. Reynolds Tobacco for 30 years until he retired. He seived in the U.S. Army and was a lifelong member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church in Advance. He loved cooidng and traveling, spending time with fanuly and friends, going out to eat and talking about the good old days. He was also preceded in death by his older brother. Carl ■Jack" Caudle: and his sister,Dorothy Lucille Broadway.Surviving: his wife of nearly58 years. Betty James Caudleof the home; a daughter. Doro thy (Don) Jones of Mocksville; a son. the Rev. James Dennis (Angie) Caudle of Winston-Salem: a grandson. "Chuck" Jonesof Mocksville: a brother, J.C.(Linda) Caudle of Mocksville;a special friend. Bill Angeli;and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday.June 10. at Eaton FuneralChape! with the Revs. DennisCaudle and Charlie Manin of ficiating. Burial followed inYadkin Valley Baptist ChurchCemetery. The family receivedfriends on Wednesday, June 9. at the funeral home. Memorials: American Dia- Alexandria. VA 22312.Online condolences; wwiv. eaionfuMraUeniice.com. Cockerham William Clifton "Pete" Cockerham Sr.. 61. of Mocks ville, died on June 13. 2010 in Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville following an ex tended illness. He was bom in Davie Coun ty on Feb. 13. 1949 to Eloise Turner Cockerham and the late Paul "Cliff' Cockerham. He was educated in Davie County Schools and was self-employed in construction. He was a U.S. -Afmy veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a member and trustee at New Life Apostolic Church. He enjoyed life to the fullest and riding motorcycles was one of his hobbies. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Gilbert Cockerham and Donald Dalton. Survivors: his mother. Eloise Cockerham of Mocksville; his wife, Priscilla Rose Cocker ham of the home; 2 sons, Barry Leach of Kemersville and Wil liam C. (Alesia) Cockerham Jr. of Winston-Salem: 2 daugh ters. Wyashia (Chris) Hoover of Winston-Salem and Chasity (Cedric) Ingram of Mocksville; 3 brothers. Tracey (Patricia) Cockerham of Statesville. Terry Evans of Le.xington. and Anthony Sellers of Mocksville: 5 sisters. Pastor Charlene (Car- nell) Jones, Minister Lillian Cockerham. Gloria Turner. Kathy Cockerham, and Chris tine Lewis, all of Mocksville: his mother-in-law, Lois Rose of Harmony: 5 sisters-in-law: sev en grandchildren: many other relatives and friends. His funeral service will be Thursday, June 17 at 3 p.m. at Blaise Baptist Church in Mocksville. The Rev. Bernard Pate will officiate and Bishop gist. Burial with military rites will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Hamptonville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-3 at Blaise. ^riiifes W^ley'H^cbck. •''IvkylGrii^s^Wesley' feaii- -cock^''84,' 6f Gladstone'Roay, ;,tene Allen Htii.'W, of Ad- ' vance, died Satiinday," June 12, ' 20iii cv.,. '.'She, was" born .InfForsyth Comty to, Ae" late Willie Da- | vid Md Maude Blakiey Allen on March 26, 1920. iShe was ' a 'member of Mocks .United Methodist Church where' she was a member of the United Methodist Women. Preceding her in death were her husband, . Samuel Ed ward Hali; a son, Walter Allen Hall; a graiidson, Pwayne Thomas Hall. Surviving: 2 daughters, Bar bara "Bobbie" Hall of Stokes- dale and Jane Bodenhamer and husband Wayne of Oak Island; daughter-in-law, Linda Hall of Advance; 3 grMdchildren, Lin da Wbittall and husband David, Daniel Hall and wife Misty and David Hall and wife Kristin; 4 great-gr^dchildfen, Brianna, Danielle, Mason, and Kora Hall; 2 special nieces, Judy Redding and Donna Gilbert; and a special caretaker, Cyn thia Brinkley; and a her dog, "Snowball.", A hineral service was held at 11 ajn. Tuesday, June 15, at Hayworth-Miller Kinder- ton Chapel. Burial followed at. Mocks United Methodist Church., The fainily_ received &iends Monday at the funeral .. .v.- .. ■. ; •home. ... ..'.Memdnals: ,. Hospice; , ,'pr ' American Heart 'Assoc.; PO Box , 52i'6Glen'' Allen,' VA:23058.^;.;:"' Online condolences:, www. ' hayworlh-miller.com. - MocksyUlei di^ Monday, June 14i 2010,'at Rowan Regional Medical Center m'Salisbiify'.'' • ■'■''•He was;b6ra-July 9',''19^ Dairie Coiih'ty'tatfe'late'JohnPruitt"'anS'MaIihda'''.'Mbtly" • Kiger •'HM'c'6ck;''Mr.'•'Hancock was'a veteiaii of the TJ.S.'Navy innrt TX/rtVIrlhayuig »served •^^duiing World War''n*Hd'"wS a' lnember of the VFW. He was a noember of First Baptist'Church in Cool- eemee'where he Kail served as a deacon. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. •■- •. . He was also preceded in death by his wife^ Rachel'Kim- ' mer Hahcockr 4 'sisters,'Ruby Hancock, "Gladys" Hancock, Eva H. King and Elizabeth H. . Brown; and 3 brothers, William "Bud" Hancock, Ralph Han cock and Edg'ar Hancock. Survivors: 3 children, Freida (David) Cope of Advance, Da vid (Trish) Hancock and Vickie (Tim) Steele,'all of Mocksville; a brother, David Hancock of Mocksville;' 4 grandchildren, Sondra Redd, Allen '" Cope, Russell Hancock and Latricia Brown; ahd.5 great-grahdchil-• dren. ' '' A funeral service was con ducted at 1 pjn., Wednesday, June 16i at Eaton Funeral Cha pel with the Rev. A.G. Parker officiating. Burial followed in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Mili tary Honors coiiducted by the Veter^s' of Foreigii W» Me morial Honor Gii^. The fam ily received'Mehds on" Ibes- day,'June''15",'"at Eaton FuneralHoine^O id: ■ ' Metfioriais:'American Heart Assoc.'; r'v-Me'iniirid^ributes Processing CehterV PO Box' 5216;'"Glen'AlleiiVvA'^ 23058- 5216;- ... 'Online 'co'hdolencesi'.-vvuw. "'VlW a;-At''- f'*." )l^abel Elwobd Laird I ,", .Mrs. Mabel, Hwo^ Robertson .Laird, 90, .formeiiy ofDulin 'Road, Mocks^e,'died Thursday,' June'-1(),'2010 at Lake Norihan Regional Medi cal Center in Mooresyille. , She was born Aug.115,1919,•^Davie.County to tiie lat^Roy and Dehlia Hendiix Robertson. Mrs. Laird was a member of Redland Pentecostal Holiness Church in Advance. She en joyed working in flowers and in Tier garden, cooking and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Raymond' Laird and a son, Billy Laird. ■ Survivors; 3 daughters, Margaret Leonard (Clyde) of Mocksville, Kathy' Jill" Laird (Lawrence Tuttle) of Lexington and Debbie Laird of Mocfes- ville; 2 sons, Charlie Herman Laird and Bobby Laird, both ofMocksville; 7 gr^dchUdren, Barry Leonard Jr., Tammy Sue Laird, Rodney Leonard, Billy Laird Jri, Victor Laird, Ray mond Laird and Brittany Laird; 2 great-^ndchildreh; and a sister, Lorehe Goddard of Ten nessee.'' •' ■■■'' .'rt . A funeral • service was con ducted at 11 a.m'. Monday, Jiihe 14, at Redland Pentecos tal Holiness Chiifch'wth Rev. Jonathan 'Hill "offidatingiThe body was placed ih the 'chufch 30 imnutes prior to the'sefvice. Burial followed in DuUn Uiiited Metbodisi IChiifchaCemefij:' ' 'Suhday/'Jiinc Online ".condolences; 3 : 'Irene Rigney Melton ^^^illy Clarence Myers Sr. Mr. Billy Clarence Myers Sr., 80. ofCleminons, died June 13, 2010 at his home. He was bom Feb. 17. 1930^ Irene Rigney Melton. 75. of to the late Clarence Preston and Howard Street. Mocksville. oilman Myers. He died on Sunday, June 13. at enjoyed and retired from a long . WFU Baptist Medical Center. Bom tn Carroll County. Va.. automobile business at on Feb. 16. 1935. she was the gill Myers Truck Sales. He was daughter of the late David ^ Tilmon and Betsy Combs Ri- r'v...,-!.lumon anu Dcu,y V.OIIIOS gapf^t Church. gney. She was a hoinemaker preceded in death by and member of Mt. Catmel his sister. Patsy Myers. Church of the Living God in Survivors: his wife of 60 Winston-Salem. years. Elizabeth Myers; 3 sons, Survivors: her husband of Billy C. Myers Jr. and wife El- 38 years. Louis Roger Melton: L. Myers and wife and 2 sons. David Lee Melton a. Myers of.MocksvilleandRandyLoms Sheila: 6 grandchil- Melton of Winston-Salem., Lynch. Jessica She was preceded in death Brooks. Bryon by 3 brothers. Eugene, Mat- Myers. Clinton Myers, and Jes- thew and Rudforf Rigney; and Undreth; 3 great-grand- 2 sisters. Pauline Rigney and children, Kaylee Lynch, Zoey Barbara Jean R. Felts. and Colton Brooks; 3 The service to celebrate the brothers. Kenneth Myers. Bob- life of Mrs. Melton was held and Carl Myers. Wednesday, April 16.aiM a.m. janiil) received friends at Ml. Catmel Church of the liv- Monday. June 14 at Hayworth ing God in Winston-Salem with Home in Ad- the Revs. Charlie Harris and ^^nce. A funeral service was David Frankenfield officiating. ,| Tuesday. June Burial was in Parkiawn Memo- [5 the chapel of Hayworth- rial Gardens in Winston-Salem. wirh bunai was in mmwn Memo- [5 the chapel of Hayworth- rial Gardens in Winston-Salem. Home with Pas- The family received friends ,or Jennings O-Neil officiating. Wednesday at the church.Burial followed at WestlawnMemorials: Autumn Care Gardens of Memory in Clem- Activity Fund, 1005 Howard -q-s St., Mocksville.Memorials: Hospice/Pallia-Online condolences: www, dve CareCenter. 101 Hospice daviefiineralservice^om.Ln., Winston-Salem, 27103; ' or Heritage Hili Baptist. 1785 Pope Rd-. Winston-Salem. 27127. Online condolences: wwiv. havworih-miller.com. ^^etty Norris \Beity Norris, 100, of Ad vance. died on June 7, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem. Bom Frances Elizabeth Goodman, daughter to John and Eleanor Goodman of Cool Springs, the family moved from Rowan County to Cool Springs when Betty was about 10, and she finished school there and went on to attend nursing school in Charlotte. She married Charles Glenn Norris and moved to Washing ton, D C. where he worked for 20th Cenniry Fox Film Corp. As he advanced in the company they moved to Norristown. Pa.. Roanoke, Va..and Washington. D.C.. atid New York City. As wife of a rising executive in the film industry, she played an important part in her husband's careeras they entertained clients and movie stars at parties and opening nights. When Glenn was promoted to regional sales manager he was asked to move to New York City. When he re tired. they reiumed to Northern Virginia where she worked in real estate as an agent for Ruth Robbins. After a second career of 20 years or so. they decided in 1990 to retire and moved to Bermuda Village. Survivors; her sister. Nancy Goodman of Statesville; her 3 children. Carolyn Potts of McKenzie. Tenn.. Ben Norris and wife Jane of Dutton. Va. and Glenda Lee George and husband William of Vienna. Va.; grandchildren. Jimmy Potts. Steven Norris. Lee Ann Barnes, Jeffrey George and Sarah Chaudray; and 7 great grandchildren. Services celebrating her life were conducted at 3 pjtt. Sun day at the Fifth Creek Presby terian Church in Cool Springs with the Rev, Bruce Lundy offi ciating. Pallbearers were: Steve Norris, Daniel Norris. Jeffrey George. Bill Barnes. Jimmy Ports, Dave Smith and Billy Bames. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Online condolences: invw. bunchjohnsonfimeralhome. Memorials: Feed The Chil dren PC Box 36. Oklahoma Dahe County Public Uuran MocKsvllle; NO ichael Elvis Anderson Michad Elvis Anderson, 48, of Wilkes County, died Satur day, June 19,2010. He was bom Aug. 7,1961 in Wilkes to Sidney Marshall and Gladys Vonnoy Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Mar sha Marie Anderson, Deborah Jean Mvlow; 3 brothers, Rob ert Sidney Anderson, Donald Ray Dickens and Jamie Darren Wagoner. Survivors: 2 daughters, Amanda Anderson, Tana An derson; 2 sons, Joshua Ander son, Michael Anderson; 2 sis ters, Sandra Anderson Wyatt and husband Everette of Union Grove, Georgia Spicer Boyd and husband Bruce of Elkin; and special friend, Jeffery Potts of Mocksville. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rob erts Family Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Ratliff officiating. Online condolences: u'lnv. admmfuneralsjcom. i^^yilliam B. Brawley The Rev. William B. Braw- ley, 81, of Yadkinville died Tuesday, June 15,2010 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. He was bora in Burke County on Jan. 3, 1929; son of the late Rev. Samuel Jason and Beraice Cook Brawley. Brawley served in the U.S. Air Force in Air Res cue. He was one of the first men to help build the first air strip in the territoiy of Fairbanks, Alas ka and In West Palm Beach, Ha. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and his first church was Sugartown Baptist Church. He started the Yadkin Baptist Mission Church, and he ministered at Redeemer Church in Iredell County and filled in locally in several churches. A celebration of life service was conducted at 11 a.m. Sat urday, June 19 from Mackie- Sinclair Funeral Chajrcl with the Revs. Bobby Russell, Ron nie Millsap and Monroe Otto officiating. Burial followed in Sugartown Bapti.st Church Cemetery. The family receive d friends Friday, June 18 at the funeral home. Survivors: his wife, Edith Johnson Brawley; 3 sons, Wil- li.im "Buddy" Brawley (Robin) of Yadkinville, Randy Brawley (Becky Robertson) of Mocks- ville and Timothy Brawley of Yadkinville; 2 brothers, Bobby •ind Jimmy Brawley, both of Yadkinville; 4 sisters, Pat Mar tin, Fannie Sizemorc and Peggy Joyncr, all of Yadkinville and Mildred Hoots of Winston-Sa lem; 2 grandchildren, Angela Poplin and Landon Brawley; a great-grandson, Lucas Poplin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ruth Ma- this Brawley; a brother, Frank Brawley; and 4 sisters, Louise Gunter, Edith Woody, Dorothy Cummings and Betty Agresta. Online condolences: winv. mackiesindair/uneraljcom. !dith Mae Beck Hicks Edith Mae Beck Hicks, 80, of Howell Road, Mocksville, died on Thursday, June 17, at Forsyth Medical Center. Bora in Davie County on Sept. 21, 1929, she was tlie daughter of the late William Andrew and Mary Bell Latham Beck. She was a homemaker and a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. Survivors: her husband, W. O. Hicks of the home; a brother, Grady Lewis (Edna Ann) Beck of Mocksville; a sister-in-law, Cora Etta Beck; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Billy Ray Beck and William Robert "Bob" Beck. The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hicks was held on Sunday, June 20, at 4 pjn. at Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Buckner and Gregg McEwen officiating. Mrs. Hicks lie in state 30 min utes prior to the service. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends June 19 at Davie Funeral Ser vice. Memorials: Bear CYeek Bap tist, 492 Bear Creek Church Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: wuw. daviefuneralservicejcom. el P H CT' \ s Robert Kyle ^ Roben "Coach" Kyle, 96, of Bermuda Village, died on Fri- dny.June 18,2010. He was bom on Sept. 24, 1913 in Grimsby, England to Alick Robertson and Florence Elbe) Kyle, one of six children, brothers Jack, Gordon, Fred and sister Muriel, and twin .sis ter Edith- The family moved to the United Stales in 1923 and settled in Princeton, W.Va. Mr. Kyle and his brothers were Eagle Scouu. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1937, where he played quar terback on the football team and was captain of the Moun taineer wrestling team. It was there lie met his wife of 59 years, Margaret Fatten Cox. He earned a master's degree from Ohio' State University in 1941. He was a coach and physical education/biology teacher in secondary schools in Romney and Kcyser. W.Va. and profes sor/coach at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Ga. and Concord College in Athens, W.Va. He administrated rec reation programs in Romney and Charleston, W.Va. and led numerous summer camps. He coached football, basketball, baseball, track and cross coun try and was known to most as "Coach." He sen-ed in the U.S. Navy during World War U, ris ing to the rank of lieutenant junior grade. He left the Naval Reserve In 1954. Heasaphys- ical training instructor in the Army Air Force Cadet Training program at Concord, where he earned the name "Killer Kyle." He retired as coach and athletic director from Concord in 1972. He lived in Bermuda Village for the past 15 years. He loved playing and coaching spons. He considered coaching a way to make a positive influence on young people. He took pleasure in leaching his grandchildren fundamentals of swuruiung, golfing and other sports, and in recent years, had beat them in billiards, croquet and shuffle- board. He loved the Lord and did his best to live his faith. Survivors: his sister, Muriel Aldridge of Greenville, S.C.; sons, Robert GonJon and wife Nancy of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and James Morgan and wife Barbara of Beckley, W.Va.; daughters. Anne and husband William Ouchark of Sarasota, Ra., and Jane and husband Steve Gametl of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren, William Ouchark, Pamela (Jeff) Kyle, Robert Oiicliark, Scan (Amy) Garnett, Roben (Brooke) Kyle, Jennifer (Adam) Hyer; 11 great-grandchildren: and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at Vogler Funeral Home in Clem- mons on Tuesday, June 22 at 11 am. wiih the Rev. Joey Yokeley officiating. Entombment fol lowed at Westlawn Cemetery In Clemmons. Memorials: Roben Kyle Scholarship Fund, Concord University, Athens, WV, v^ita Jo Mabe NMrs, Anita .'o\Mrs, Anita ,lo Burroughs Mabe died Tuesday morning, June 22,2010 at Forsyih Medi cal Center surrounded by her family- She wft-s bom Oct. 3, 1963 in Stokes County to Paul Ray- von and Betty Jo Black-wood Bunoughs. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wal nut Cove where she served on committees and was a leader in the youth jirogram. She served her community with the back to school youth rally, liie Walnut Cove Library, was a volunteer in the Stokes County School System, u strong supponer and participant of Relay for Life and a member of the Walnut Cove Riiritaiis. She was a sup porter of Gemianion Park and ihe Lions Park in Walnut Cove. On Dec. 15. 2(X)9, she retired from Burroughs Funeral Home, the family owned business founded by her grandparents, Ivey and Elizabeth Burroughs, where she was a funeral direc tor and manager. A 6 p-m. celebration of life service will be heldFriday.June 25 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Cohn officiating. A private family graveside ser vice was held on Wednesday, June 23. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Rayvon Bur roughs; mateniiil grandparents, William H Blackwood Jr. and Lucy Davis Blackwood: pater nal grandparents, Ivey R. and Elizabeth N. Burroughs. Survivors: her husband of 2! years. Anthony Neil Mabe; 2 children. C. Colby Mabe and Calli Cliastin Mabe, all of the home: mother, Betty Jo Bur roughs of Germanion: I sister. Debora "Teddy" Burroughs Carney and husband Carl of Advance; 1 brother: Bart Bur roughs and wife Emily of Wal nut Cove; nieces and nephews, Salem, Ivey, Cade and Due Carney of Advance and Bran don ami Brooke Burroughs of Walnut Cove: aunt. Carolyn Bennett of Winston-Saletn. Memorials: Mountain Val ley Hospice, 401 Technology Lane. Mt. Airy, 27030-6692; or Fust Baptist of Walnut Cove. PC Box 552, Walnut Cove, 27052. Online condolences: www. burroughsfunerallwme.com. Chuck Tomlinson N Charles "Chuck" Gordon Tomlinson Jr.. 65, of Midloth ian.Va.,died June 11.2010- Mr. Tomlinson was a son of ihe late Gordon and Myrtle Tomlinson of Mocksville, He was a graduate of High Point University and Young Harris College and worked as an in dependent insurance and retire ment consultant. He delighted in his family and was a fan of his favorite sports teams the Tarheels, the Redskins, and the Cardinals. He loved movies and books and was a history buff, •Music was a major part of his life whether he was singing in choirs, performing in commu nity musical theater or enjoying it as a listener, Mr. Tomlinson had personality and never met a person he couldn't charm with his humor or wit. As a close fraternity brother not^, their gatherings will not be the same without hiin. Survivors: his wife, Lin da; daughter. KeAnne Hoeg and husband, Jim; grandson, Daniel Hoeg; stepson, Mall Daughirey and wife Melinda; 2 granddaughters, Hayleigh and Lindsay Daughtrey; and sister, Beverly Watts. A memorial service will be held l-riday, June 25. at 2 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Home, McKksvillc. Memorials; American Heart Assoc., 4217 Park Place Cl., Glen Alien, Va. 23060.