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Jan - JunDAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jm. 5,2017 - U Robert Floyd *Big Daddy* Benson Mr. Robert Floyd "Big Daddy" Benson Sr., 89, of US 601 S., Mocksville, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Bermuda Commons in Advance. He was bom Nov. 10,1927 in Davie County to the late William Floyd and Vera Augusta Livengbod Benson. Mr. Benson was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cool- eemee. He was owner/operator of Benson Electric and was a veteran of the U5. Navy having served in World War n. Mr. Benson designed, constructed and managed Twin Cedars, the first golf course in Davie County, and was in strumental in developing the golf program in Davie Coimty Schools. He was retired from Golf Course Superintendents Association and was inducted into the Davie County Sports Hall of Fame in October 2015. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Allen Benson; a son, James Gregory Benson; and a daugh ter, Deborah Denise Worden. Survivors: his partner, Peggy Wallace; his children, Bobbie Mullis (Tony) and Robin Benson (Cindy), all of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren, Tonya Mullis, Seth Worden (Darlene), Palmer Benson and Nolan Benson; and 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a jn. Friday, Dec. 30 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Shelby Harbour and Dana Fhiits officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cem etery. The family received friends Thursday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home. Memorials: Camp Manna Ministries, do Stan Riddle, 243 Gibson Way, Mocksville; Davie Advocacy Center, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville; or Victory Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 686, Cooleemee. Condolences: wwwjeatonfuneralservice£om. Donna M. Bishop Donna M. Bishop, 72, of Frankfort, Ky. died early Fri day morning, Dec. 16,2016 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center In-Care Hospice surrounded by her family , She was bora on Feb. 14,1944 a daughter to the late William Joseph and Catherine (Burto) Mushtare. She was a 1962 Carthage High School graduate from West Carthage, N.Y. That year on Oct. 20, she married Richard K. Bishop and they had 54 years together. They lived in upstate New York for 10 years before moving with their two small chil dren to Canton, Pa. in 1972. They had many friends and enjoyed raising their kids in a small town. They were long time members of St. Johns United Methodist Church Gro- ver,Pa. She began her career in textiles atASL in Troy, Pa. in 1974 where she started as a weaver and became supervi sor. After working at the Troy plant for 21 years, it closed. She transferred to the plant in Hillsville, Va. in 1995 for a short time and later transferred to the plant in Canton, where her 20-plus year career ended in 1996 when it was closed. She went on to work for Square D Manufacturing iri Ashevilie, and worked as an assembler for seven years. She was Square D*s ambassador for the United Way cam- paign yew for 2003. She and Richard moved to Advance in the Spring of 2004 to be near their granddaughter Caitlyn. They be^e members at Center United Methodist Church Mocksville. In February of 2014 they made their last move to Kentucky. She enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach, cooking, and her chocolate chip cookies were awesome. She loved cooking for other people. Watching her kids play sports and most re cently, watching her granddaughter play softball. She was a football fan of the Buffalo Bills. In the late 86s the family enjoyed trips to Rich Stadium to watch them play. She also enjoyed their pet dog Leon who wais by her side 24/7. She ww a woman of God with a kind spirit. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and was an inspiration to others with her positive attitude and strong will to figh . She will be remembered for her infectious smile and touching lives in a positive way. Survivors: her husband of 54 years, Richard; her chil dren, Richard L. Bishop and wife Chantelle and step-chil dren Alexia and Azion Shelton of Frankfort, Ky.; Dawn Sechrist (Ronald) and granddaughter Caitlyn of Advance; brothers, Robert (Marian) Mushtare of Edmond, 6kla. and Gary (Janet) Mushtare of Rochester, N.Y.; step-brother Ronald and (Diale) McNeil of Midlothian, Va.; step-broth er Richard McNeil of Jacksoiiyille; brother-in-law Wayne (Kathy) Bishop of Spragueville, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Donald (Jamce) Bishop of South Hampton, Mass.; sis ter-in-law Jan Neuroth of Gouveneur, N.Y.; sister-in-law Evelyn Wanamaker of Summerville, S.C.; Uncle Moses of Lowville, N.Y.-; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-niec es, great-nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by parents William and Cather ine; niece Cathy Mushtare; step-parents Lewis and Eliza beth Rowley; mother and father-in-law Richard and Mable Bishop; brother-in-law Donald Neuroth; brother-in-law Emie Bishop and his wife Janice. Donna's wishes were to be cremated. There will be a celebration of life later. Dc:vi3 L-O'.:.'-ly j'j: •fliOCKo'vii iO, DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 5,2017 - (obert Sebron Foster Mr. Robert Sebron Foster Sr., 92, died Dec. 25,2016 in ;;iemmons. He was bom Jan. II, 1924 in Da vie County to the late Jewey and Blanche Foster '"orite place to tell stories and ninesweeper USS Sheldrake in the Pacific theater of World from N.C. State University and had a long career in banking and finance. Survivors: his wife, Mary Joyce Howard Foster; his children, Geoi^ette Foster and Robert S. Foster Jr. (Kim); grandchildren Justin Foster Hedrick (Sarah), Kennan Fos ter Hedrick (Emily), Elizabeth Ashmore Foster and Kath- erine Morgan Foster; great-grandchild Ariana Shampois; a sister, Louise Smith; and step-sons Tommy Howard, Steve Howard and the late Larry Howard. He was also preceded in death by siblings George Fos ter, James Foster and Ruby Ann Williams. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Advance, with Dr. Chuck Baker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends in the fellowship hall after the services. Memorials: Honor Flight {honorflightjjTg), which pro vides WWII survivors and others with transportation to Washington, DC, to visit memorials. Condolences: wvw.hayworth-miller.com. Virginia Elmore Harris Virginia Elmore Harris, 92, of Mocksville, died on Sat urday, Dec. 31,2016. She was bom May 17, 1924 to the late Nathan David "Dave" Elmore and John- sie Teague Elmore. She was a member of Liberty Baptist She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rossie Lee Harris; brothers, Grover "Pete" Elmore, Edgar Elmore. ' great-grandson, Ross Hoffner. funeral service was held • at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at ^Liberty Baptist Church by the ' Revs. Noel Hawks and Roger Groce. Burial followed at Bear. Creek Baptist Cemetery. The family received friends Mon day, Jan. 2 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkin- ville. Memorials; Iredell Hospice/Palliative Care, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625. Condolences: wwv.gentryfuneralservicexom. hM Harley Restless Lofton Harley Restless Lofton, 23, died as a result of an au tomobile accident on Gladstone Road Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. BomAug.29,1993,hewas the son of Edward Lee "Eddie" Yates of Yadkinville and the p late Tanya Renee Angell Yates p 2015. He was a graduate of Davie High » ~ School and employed in the^ food processing industry with [■ On Oct. 31, 2015, hel^u married Summer Nicole "Nik- 9^^^ "n—ki" Church. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by: his maternal grandfather, James Angell; 2 sisters, MeilaniaLof- Yadkinville and Jessica Mowry of Salisbury; 2 uncles, Israel and Jason Angell of Mocksville; sisters-in-law, Mad ison and Kaleigh Church of Mocksville; special friends, Marlon Romas, Preston Bynum and Tammy Bynum; plus several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends and time of remem brance was held on Friday, Dec. 30 at the Davie Academy Community Budding on Mr. Henry Road, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwdaviefitneralservice.com. Juanita Forrest Prather Mrs. Juanita Forrest Prather, 92, of High Point, died Dec. 28,2016 at High Point Regional Hospital. Mrs. Prather was bom April 18,1924 in Davie County, a daughter to the late Lewis B. and Beulah Walker Forrest. As a resident of this area since 1940, she was a member of Lexington Church of Christ and retired in 1978 from .Englander. In 1940 she married Herman Benjamin Prather, who preceded her in death in 2012. She was also preceded by a sister, Georgia Boger. Surviving: 2 daughters, Joyce.Prather Stanley and hus band Stacy of High Point and Linda Prather Jones and husband David of MocksviUe; 2 sisters. Novella Safely of Mocksville and Jean Seamon of High Point; 8 grandchil dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchil dren. Her funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point with Minister Brock Shanks officiating. Burial followed at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation was one hour pri or to the service at the funeral home. Memorials: Lexington Church of Christ, 1330 Pied mont Dr. Lexington, 27295. Condolences: www.cumbyfuneral.com. Dstfis counti' PuDi:o LiDra.>, Wocksvlile, KC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 5,2017 - 11 Raymond 'Richard J.' Smith Jr. Saturday.Dec^Oie, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. J County on of late Raymond Smith Sr. and Pearl Mae King widower ^ of ^-' i ^ construction industry. He * ' H ^ brokers, Felix" Ih^ " ^ sisters, Cleo Car^ (cr and Sarah June Freedle. Survivors: son, Brian Richard Smith of Advance; 3 step-sons. Tony ADeo Gobble r..ki.i /t . (Rena) and Michael James ble f Mocksvilie, and Ronnie Lee Gob- a sistef E T'' f of Mocksvilie; Ashlev S^ of Virginia; 7 grandchildren, 1 ^vy. Bella, Elora Rose and Han-nah Leigh Smith; plus 2 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m Wednes day. Jan. 4 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral Son SI"''" - Condolences: mw.ifovie>neralyemce.com. Pu|]J!C I'Dra; tock.'Vv;,'lo ^Jc DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 12^ 2017 -13 William Ward 'Bill' Ferebee Mr. William "Bill" Ward Ferebee, 96, of Mocksville, died Friday, Jan. 6,2017. ' ' . . He was bom Oct. 19,1920, in Davie County to the late William Flavius and ^Ua Ward Ferebee. Mr. Ferebee was a member of Center United Methodist Church and served in the United States Navy during World War 11. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Oph elia Bameycastle Ferebee; infant daughter, Carol Jean; siblings, Polly, John, Tom, Virginia, Amanda, Lou and Carolyn. Survivors: his daughter, Judy Whitaker, Betty Smith. Anne Zimmerman and Billie Williams; grandchildren, Scott and David Whitaker, Elise W. Brown, Christina Smith, Brett Zimmerman, Austine Z. White, Matthew and Kiel Williams; 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Kath- erine Lcudermilk, Maxine Pruett and Joe Ferebee. A private family service is planned. Memorials: Center UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Owings, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservicej:om. Eula Riddle Holder Hula Riddle Holder, 86, died on Jan. 5,2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom Jan. 12,1930, in Mocksville to Grady and Vada Smith Riddle. Mrs. Holder was of the Baptist Faith and was a member at Clemmons First Baptist Church. She retired from Western Electric/AT&T after 19 years in the coil shbp.Mrs. Holder loved spending time with her fam ily, with her grandchildren and her great-grandson. She also enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens. She enjoyed going to bluegrass music festivals and being out doors in the summertime. Mrs. Holder was a member of the Over-the-Hill Gang and she enjoyed taking trips with them. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her hus band Grady Holder. Survivors; 2 sons, Nfrchael Holder and wife Patsy of Mocksville and Craig Holder of Winston- Salem; a daugh ter by assumption, Arlene Rouse of Winston- Salem; 4 grandchildren, George Holder, Gina Groce and husband Allen of Mocksville and James Moore of Durham and Matthew Moore of Winstoh-Salem; a great-grandson, Aiden Groce of Mocksville; 3 sisters Betty Jo Hartman of Mocksville, Penny Bowles and husband Jimmy of Adr vance, Linda Stephens and husband Jim of Swainsbor; 2 brothers. Vestal Riddle of Mocksville and Larry Riddle and wife Sue of .Advance; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care of Winston-Salem. A funeral Service for Mrs. Holder was held at 2 pjn. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Frank Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. Burial followed on Westlawn Gardens of Memo ry. The family received friends and family on Tuesday at Clemmons Chapel. Condolences: ^vwwjrankvoglerandsonsjcom. Dale Gray Howell Dale Gray Howell, 56, of Mocksville, died Monday, Jan. 9,2017, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. HoweU is' in the care of Davie Funeral Service pending completion of service arrangements. '• Condolences; wwyvMavieJuneralservicexom. Bobby Lee Moody Bobby Lee Moody, 71, died at his home on Rock Springs Road, Harmony,-on Friday, Jan. 6,2017. Bom July 24, 1945, in Davidson County, he was theBson of the late Grady Greene Moody and Lessie Combs Moody, His wife, Rebecca Jean Miller Moody, also pre ceded him in death. Mr. Moody was a Vietn^ Veteran, serving in the US Army, from 1970-1972, and later serving as a member of the Honor Guard detail. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and retired from Rea Construction Co. He attend ed Faithful Living Ministry Church. He loved spending time with his family and en joyed fishing. Survivors: 3 daughters, Stephanie Dickens (Chris) of Harmony, Crystal Jackson (Mark) of Pilot Mountain, and Angela Moody Cass (Joel) of Harmony; one brother, Don ald Ray Moody of Yadkinville; 3 sisters, Lucille Bledsoe arid Vema Owens, both of Mocksville, and Lois Tysinger (Steve) of Welcome; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children. The family received friends at Davie Funeral Chapel from 11 a.m.-12:30 pm. Wednesday, Jan. II. A celebration of life service was held at 12:30 in the chapel officiated by the Rev. Blue Reavis and Joel Cass. A committal service with full military honors accorded by the VFW Memori al Honor Guard and the NC National Guard Honors Team followed at 2 pm. in Salisbury National Cemetery. Memorials: to Davie Funeral Service, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville: Condolences: wwwJaviefuneralservicexom. Henrietta Howard O'Shea Ms. Henrietta Howard O'Shea, 102, died Monday, Jan. 9,2017, at Glenn A. Klser Hospice House in Salisbury. She was bom July 3, 1914 in Davie County to the late William Henry and Annis Angell Howard. Ms. O'Shea spent most of her adult life in Washington, D.C. and was a retired federal employee. She was also preceded in death by 6 siblings, Kathleen Dyson, Evelyn Howard, Waymoth Howard, James Benny Howard, Greenbeny Howard and Priscilla Howard. Survivors: a sister, Minnie Lee Barahardt of Salisbury; a niece; and several nephews. A private intenunent will be held in Batons Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Batons Baptist Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Hunter, 188 Pudding Ridge Road, Mocksville; or Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, -28144. Condolences: www.eaionfiineralservice.com. Davie county Puniic uorao Mocksville, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 12,2017 -13 Sunset *Carson* Strickland Sunset "Carson" Strickland, 69, of Mocksviile, died on Saturday, Jan. 7,2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Appling, Ga., he was bom April 24,T947, the son of the late William Alfred and Udale Strickland. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1967 of Rich ard Arnold High School in Savannah, Ga. He served his country with the U.S. Marines. He retired in 1995 from R J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 24 yean in a management position, and he was a member of Comatzer United Meth odist Church. Survivors: his wife of 48 years. Sue Colbert Strickland; a daughter, Stacie Caye Strickland of CockeysvUle, Md.; a brother, Tex Jim Strickland, of Pembroke, Ga.; and a grandchild. Tabor Strickland. He was also preceded in death by a son, Sean Carson Strickland, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Comatzer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Shane Young officiating. The family will re ceive friends one hour prior, to the service in the church. Military honors will be rendered by the Marine Honor Guard. Memorials: Comatzer UMC General Fund, 1244 Cor- natzer Road, Mocksviile. Condolences: wwwjdaviefuneralservice^om. Charles Andrew Sundheuner Charles Andrew Sundheimer, 89, of Mocksviile, died on Friday. Jan. 6, 2017, at the WG Bill Heftier VA Medical Center Hospice Facility in Salisbury. Mr. Sundheimer was bom in Sugarcreek, Ohio, on March 12, 1927, as the son William and Elsie Everhart. Sundheimer. After graduation -' ■' ftom Sugarcreek Shanesville High School, he. enlisted in ' the U.S. Navy in the midst of World War II. His service I* ' - included the Asiatic Pacific im and the Philippine Liberation '-.,4 fi*Campaigns. He was a recipi- j'ii ent of the World War II Victo- ry Medal. His patriotism was further exemplified by his re- enlistment and service during the Korean War Era where he received the National Defense Service Medal. His civilian career concluded with retirement from R.R. Donnelley Printing Co. as a security guard. He attended Blaise Bap tist Church. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, June Root Sundheimer of the home; a daughter, Kathy Efb and husband Robert of Mocksviile; a brother. Merle Sundheimer (Sue) of Cleve land, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Sara Allen, Timothy Erb and Rebekah Erb; and 3 great-grandchildren, Abygail Erb, - Thomas Erb and William Jackson Allen. , In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a i son, James Alan Sundheimer; a daughter, Lois Jean Sund-^ heimer; 2 brothers, John and Robert Sundheimer; and a , sister, Lucille Sundheimer. r The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 at Davie Funeral Chapel. A service of remembrance will follow at 3 with Mike Drayton officiating. Inurnment will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Salisbury National Cem- eteiy with full military honors accorded by the US Navy Honors Team and the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials: Bill Hefner Hospice Care Center, 1601 ^ Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, 28144. j Condolences: wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. Clara Sain West Mrs. Clara Sain West, 93 of Mocksviile. died on Jan. 8, 2017 at her home. . Mrs. West was bom May 18,1923 in DaVie County to the late Grady P. and Girlie She helped sew 48 prayer quilts for Quilt Ministry. She ' Simmon puddings for family •and friends. - On Feb. 23, 1946 she married Roy Lee West who pre ceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death by son, William (Bill) Lee West and brother, Lester S^. Survivors: a son, Terry L. (Shirley) West; grandson, Jonathan L. (Julie) West; granddaughter, Jennifer L. West; niece, Myra (Jack) Hellard and nephew, Roger Sain all of Mocksviile. -7-^Tlie funeral was held at Society Baptist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Burial followed in the • church cemetery. The family received friends from 1-2:15 pm. at the church prior to the service. Memorials; Gideons Intematioiial or Society Baptist Building Fund. Condolences: www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhomej:om. Bill Gene Wolford , Bill Gene Wolford, 85. of Gladstone Road, Mocksviile, died Thursday, Jan. 5,2017 at Rowan Medical Center. A native of Ohio, be was Anna Birdella Wol- B .'j husband of Sales. He attended the Jehovah things. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 4 children, Wanda Bailey (Bruce) of Mocksviile, Dale Wolford (Barb) of Mocksviile, Michael Wolford (Donna) of Spencer and Mitchell Wolford (Carla) of Mocksviile; 4 sisters, Mary Wertz^ Marguerite Britton (Bob), Marilyn Ketter, and Shirley McKee (Bob), all of Ohio; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service followed at 3 in the funeral chapel with Charles Hoose Jr. officiating. Burial was in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials: to help offset fi nal expenses to Davie Funer al Service, 416 Valley Road, MocksviUe. Condolences: wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. D AVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thnrsday, Jan. 19,2017 Nellie Lucille Carlton Allen Nellie Lucille Carlton Allen, 74, of YadkinviUe, died on Friday, Jan. 13,2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was bora Oct. 30,1942 in Yadkin County to the late Thad Carlton and Annie Mae Davis Carlton. Surviving: her husband, Francis "Sonney" Allen; daughters, Rebecca (David) Knight, Annette Boggs; grand children, Shelby Boggs, Casssie Boggs, Amanda (Pete) Gonzalez, Angie Knight; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Alannah, Kayne, PJ., Austin, Anthony, Alora, and Isabela. Her funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Gentry Family Chapel in YadkinviUe by the Rev. Chris Hauser and Allen Martin. Burial followed at the Carlton Family Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 16 prior to the service at Gentry Family Funeral Ser vice in YadkinviUe. Condolences; www.gentryfuneralservice.com. James Thomas 'Tommy' Bumgarner James Thomas "Tommy" Bumgarner, 65, of MocksviUe, died on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Autumn Care of Mocks viUe foUowing a period of declining health. He was bom in Davidson County on Oct. 22, 1951. He graduated fix)m Davie County High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971. T- He concluded his military ser- I vice as a security specialist with the rank of sergeant. He S was a retired truck driver, hav- iTjS | ing worked for Jerry Crowder Trucking and for Christy Trucking. He attended Rock Springs Baptist Church. iEYeceding him in death was his father, James E. Bumgar- ner, and a Survivors: his mother, Elsie Mae Jordan Simpson of MocksviUe; 3 brothers, Samuel OdeU Bumgarner (Sally) of Illinois, Jerry Lynn CardweU of MocksvUIe, and Terry Ken CardweU (Linda) of Belews Creek; 5 sisters. Sue Bumgarner of Georgia, Faye Harris (Dale) of Harmony, Tracy Bumgarner of Georgia, Paula Stanley of Cooleemee, and Dawn Taylor of MocksviUe. The family received friends from 6-7:30 pm. Sunday, Jan. 15, in Uie chapel of Davie Funeral Service. A cele bration of life service followed with the Rev. "Robert D. Waugh ofhciating. A committal service with military hon ors accorded by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard and the US Air Force Honors Team will be conducted at Salisbury National Cemetery at a time and date to be announced. Memorials: to help offset final expenses to Davie Funer al Service, 416 VaUey Road, MocksviUe. Condolences; wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. Cornelius Antnony Boon Cornelius Anthony Boon, 90, husband of Nancy Riden- hour Boon, died in the early morning hours of Jan. 15,- 2017 at the Aldersgate Retirement Community in Char lotte, where he and Nancy have "• JJ resided since 2007. '' ' alt''He was bom in Danbmy,Conn. of ^ ^B;'J Dutch heritage, he was only child of Cornells and Gerardina Kapteyn BP' Boon, who arrived on US shores at '■ t ElJ's Island in 1924 from Gouda, the Netherlands. The Boon family settled in Davie County in 1936. Boon met the love ofhis life NancyHHk ^BjH at Cooleemee High School, where they were classmates and from which they graduated in 1944. HeenroUed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HiU. FoUowing his sophomore year, he enlisted in the US Army, and was deployed to Ko rea. He returned to UNC foUowing his service in the Army and was graduated with a degree in business administra tion in 1950. Shortly tfter his graduation, Boon joined the- General Electric Capital Corp., a company he would serve svith for more than 40 years. Boon, recognized by Nancy as being among the brightest, most gentle, courteous, and best mannered of men, pursued a courtship with Nancy, and the two wed on June 7, 1952. They had 64 years of marriage, devoted to God, family church, community, and country. •They Uved in GreenviUe, where their two sons were bom, and KnoxvUIe, Tenn., where their daughter was bom, be fore settling in Atlanta, Ga. Boon resided with Nancy in Clarkston for 47 years. This was where they raised their chUdren, and where Boon was dedicated to chiirch, school, and scouting. He served the Clarkston United Methodist on the administrative board, as fi nance committee chair, and working with youth. He was a long-term member of the PTA. He was appointed to the Bi-Racial Committee, including a term as chair, charged to monitor and provide guidance to the court overseeing the racial integration of the DeKalb County School System. Having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, Boon supported his children ^through their days as Scouts. In retirement. Boon was an American Red Cross Disaster Relief team member, volunteering at a homeless shelter in downtown Atlanta, working at the MARR Addiction Treatment Center, and participating in a men's share group for almost 20 years. Upon moving to Charlotte, they joined Memorial United Methodist. Boon . served on its administrative board, fi nance committee, and was a member»f the Seekers Sunday School Class. He always had a great interest in international affairs and ii) people of other countries. He loved to travel and to extend hospitality to international visitors. His family provided a home to several Brazilian young people, who, after 44 years, continue to refer to Boon as "Dad." The advice con tained in a letter he wrote to one of his granddaughters in 2000 captures the manner in which he lived: "Love God, love your family; love and be tolerant of other people, love this wonderful country in which we live. Accept responsi bility for your own deeds. Use good sense, and work hard to meet your goals in life." Survivors: Nancy; his sons, Tony of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Henry (Cheryl) of Wilmington and daugh ter Linda Bunton of Belmont and husband David; grand-' daughters, Jeiina Lavoie and husband Brad, Heidi, Genie, and Janey, grandson Allen, and great-grandchildren Cora Beth and Mason, and another, who wmay arrive by the time this notice is published; sister-in-law Ann husband Bob, sister-in-law Avis; nieces, nephews and families, cousins in Holland, and special friends in Winston-Salem, Recife, and Abu Dhabi, as well as Georgia. Aservice is schMuIedfor 11 a.m.on Saturday, Jan.'21 at the Memorial United Methodist Church on CentralAvenue in Charlotte, with the Revs. Don Newman, Boyd Whaley and Karen Moore officiating. Guests are invited to join the family for an informal luncheon foUowing the service. A committal service will be held at 3 p.m. at the Rowan Me morial Park, US 601 in Salisbury. Condolences: www.carolinafuneral.com. Memorials: Memorial UMC, 4012 Central Ave., Char lotte, 28205; Clarkston UMC, 3919 Church St., Clarkston, GA 30021; or the Statue of Liberty - EUis Island Founda tion, 17 Battery Place #210, New York, NY 10004. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thorsday, Jan. 19,2017 -11113 Jackie Douglas Cornatzer Jackie Douglas Comatzer, 64, of Salisbury, died on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was bom Sept. 19, 1952 in Davie County to the late Verdie and OUie Mae Comatzer. He graduated fiom Davie County High School was honorably discharged" He worked as an electrician '• r with the VA Medical Center [H|L from 1998-present. He was a i'^ member of the 40/8 and the Hudson-MilJer-Tatum VFW Post 3006. He was a fiindrais- er for Faithful Friends and a supporter of Rowan Helping Ministries. He loved to ride motorcycles and going to the mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald Comatzer. Survivors: his wife of 8 years, Debra Comatzer; broth ers,Gene (Jean) Comatzer and Glenn (Kimmy) Comatzer, all of Davie County; sister, Peggy (Marshall) Clawson of Cooleemee; step-daughters, Laura (Danny) Lipe and Mi chelle (Lanny) Graham all of Salisbury; grandsons Cam eron Graham, Daniel Lipe, and Maddox Graham; many nieces, nephews and his pets Mighty and Hammer. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 16 at Sum- mersett Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. in Summersett Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the US National Cemetery. Memorials: Faithful Friends, 220 Grace Church Road, Salisbury, 28147. Condolences: wwwjummersettfuneralhomexom. Frances Rebekah (Cassidy) Hinsdale Frances Rebekah (Cassidy) Hinsdale, 87, of MocksviUe, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, while under Hospice care at her home. 1929, and the daughter of the she married Theodore Eugene Yountz (Melissa) and Wil- ^ liam Gray Hinsdale; plus 2 ij ' n ^ / -..j great-grandchildren, Lauryn ' Yountz and Dakota Thompson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Hinsdale had worked in the clerical field, first for McLean Trucking Co. and later with the purchasing department of Ingersol! Rand in MocksviUe. She was a faithful member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. The family received friends at Davie Funeral Chap el from 6-8 pm. Thursday, Jan. 12. A celebration of life service was conducted at Bear Creek Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13 officiated by the Rev. Greg McEwen. Burial foUowed in the church cemetery. Memorials: Bear Creek Baptist Cemetery Fund, 492 Bear Creek Church Rd., MocksviUe; or to Hospice of Da vie, 377 Hospital St. #103, MocksviUe. Condolences: wmvdaviefuneralservice .com. Rickey Joe Cox Rickey Joe Cox of MocksviUe died on Jan. 11,2017. He was bom to Patricia and Herb Cox on Sept. 9. 1954,in Ohia w^s^ Owen, and Regenia Kendrick; a daughter,Tiffany; and a grandson. Visitation with family and friends was Sunday, Jan. 15 at Davie Funeral Chapel. A graveside celebration of life service was conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Rose Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Darren Crotts. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralservice.com. Dale Gray Howell Dale Gray HoweU, 56, of Advance, died Monday, Jan. 9,2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Bom Feb. 4, I960, he was the son of Nancy Elizabeth Smith HoweU of Advance and the late Roger Gray How eU. He graduated from Davie , County High School and had n workedforHanesbrandsfor3I years. He also loved working at ^ the car wash and enjoyed paint- ing and waUpaper hanging. He attended Green Meadows Bap- In addition to his mother, ^ he is survived by: 2 brothers, David HoweU of Advance and n / Dean HoweU of Qemmons; a ' " " special uncle,Thurmond How- , 'Jti "^Br eUofWinston-Salem;plussev- eral aunts, uncles and cousins. • He was preceded in death • , * ^ by his father and an aunt, Hope Spillman. The celebration of life service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14,at Davie Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Buchanan officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial followed in Green Meadows Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: to help offset final expenses to Davie Fu neral Service, 416 VaUey Road, MocksvUle; or to Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St. 103, MocksviUe. Condolences: wwwjJaviefiineralservice.com. DAVIECOUNiY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 19,2017 - Ruby Catherine Barnes Johnson Mrs. Ruby Catherine Barnes Johnson, 83, of Cana Road, Mocksville, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was bom May 2, 1933, in Rowan County, to the late t Callle Brinkley Sloan and Jo- y j seph Baird Sloan. Mrs. John- f son was a member of Tum- f- ^ i ers Creek Baptist Church in y Yadkinville for more than 35 ' years. As long as her health j -j pennitted, she enjoyed sewing m ^ and working in her flowers, jf A She was a loving mother and A||| grandmother. She was also preceded in V death by her husband, James Talmadge and sib- [^H lings, Mabel Rivera, David Sloan, Don Sloan and Donnie Barnes. Survivors: a daughter. Lee Troxell; a son, Mike John son (Glenda, whom was a special daughter-in-law), all of Mocksville; four grandchildren, Rachel Stover (Larry), , Adam Johnson (Tiffany), Nathan Johnson (Amber Honey- cutt) and Nolan Johnson (Tiffany Walker); 4 great-grand- , children, Anna, Austin. Sylas and Jennifer, siblings, Phyl- ' lis Tedder, Margie Adams (Avon), Sandy Peak (Eddie) and Dennis Sloan; and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Tina Adkins, who was her confidant. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Scott Welch and TedTuggle and Nolan Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Turners Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family re- ceivde friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In honor of Mrs. Ruby and in memory of Connor Gad- dy, memorials; Cure SMA,925 Busse Road, Elk Grove, IL 60007 or at www.CureSMA.org. Condolences: www£atonfuneralservice.com. Mary A. Kowalko Mary A. Kowalko, 95, died at her home on Tuesday, . Jan. 3, 2017 with her daughters 5-r': r at her bedside. '' ' She was bom in New Yoik - City on April 7,1921 thedaugh- BT"^ ' ..X ter of John and Anna Husar. She V J|_. H had spent the greater portion of her life residing in Northvale, NJ. and moved to Advance some 20 years ago. She was a talented dressmaker, cook and ^d delighted in being a homemaker and tending to the needs of her family. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1978. • Survivors: daughters, Mary- anne Post with whom she lived, Carol Barnes (Richard) of Advance, and Judith Kowalko of Goldsboro; granddaughters, Debra Holt (Ron) and Lisa Zamora (Ken) of Pilot Mountain; a host of great-grandchil dren; and her many furry friends at home. . Services were private with burial in the Famdngton Cemetery. Evelyn Grey Caudle Langford Mrs. Evelyn Grey Caudle Langford, 94, of Mocksville died on Wednesday, Jan. 11,2017 at Forsyth Medical Cen- children; 3 great-great-grand- children; a brother, John Henry Caudle; a sister, Lelia Mae Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Hayworth-Miller Kindetton Chapel with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Mocksville. The family re ceived friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. James Luther Myers Jr. James Luther Myers Jr. ofAdvance died on Jan. 7,2017 at his home. He was bom Dec. 27,1938 to James Luther and Gladys May Keaton Myers. He was employed 45 years at Hillcrest Golf Club in Winston-Salem until 2003 when the course was closed. He then worked at Hickory Hill Golf Club un til his illness in 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmoth er, Bertha Hall Doby Myers. 2 sisters, Betty Blake and Edith Morter. Surviving: his wife. Pansy; 2 sons, Cecil Myers of At lanta, Ga., Robert (Toni) arid granddaughter Heather of Advance; a brother, John Myers of Advance; step-sisters, Loretta Doby Porter of Mobile, Ala., Grace Doby (WA.) Myers of Mocksville and Ruby Doby Bingham (William) of Wmston-Salem; stepbrothers, Bill Doby (Betty) of Yad kinville, Donald Doby (Rebecca) of Advance; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials: Davie County Rescue Squad, 112 Westside Drive, Mocksville. A private service will be held. Dennis B.^eal Dennis B.Neal, 65, of Mocksville, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was bom March 3, 1951, in Mercer County, W.Va., the son of the late June and Margaret Fouse Neal. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Lee Neal, a great- grandchild, Jelisa Neal, and 2 - brothers, Eamest and Raymond \ S He had been employed as a e||B M machine operator with VP Jeans J « in Mocksville. He enjoyed fish- K V I * ^ 1 boating and anything to do sons, Richard Lee Neal (Crystal) of Lexington, and Jason Eamest . IB Neal of Mocksville; 3 grandchil- dren, Richard, Matthew and Tor- rie; and a great-grandchild. No services are scheduled. The family will hold services later. Condolences; wwwuiaviejuneralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 19,2017 - 1 ^ Sheran Jones Page Sheran Jones Page,66,of Cooleemee.diedon Saturday, Dec. 17,2016 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. She was bom on Feb. 11,1950 in Rowan County to the late Helen Ritchie and the late Calvin Jones. She worked as a seamstress, a teacher assistant at Davie County Schools and the house manager at Milling Manor in Mocksville. She married Charles Page, Sr. on Feb. 12, 1982 at Rowan Christian Assembly in Dukeville. She was Christian by faith. . She was also preceded in death by her brother, Calvin Jones Jr. Survivors: her husband, Charles Page Sr.; sons, Charles Page II (Kristy) of Walkertowh, Bill Page (Deborah) of Mocksville; daughters, Susan Sweeting of New London,- Christie Comer (Michael) of Thomasville; 12 grandchil dren (6 granddaughters and 6 grandsons); and 3 great- granddaughters. A graveside service was held at 2 pun. Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, with Pastor Keith Carroll officiating. Felipe Aleman Perez Felipe Aleman Perez, 42, of Mocksville, died Thursday, , Jan. 12,2017, in Durham. He was bom in Mexico on May 26,1974,-the son of Luis Aleman Morales and Luisa Perez Correa (padres). Survivors: his parents (padres) and his wife (esposa), , Edilfonza Aguirre Benitez; 3 sons (hijos), Cristobal Ale- ; man Perez, Jesus Aleman Perez and Milagros Aleman ' Perez; 2 daughters (hijas),Cristina Aleman Perez and Noel ! Guadalupe Aleman Perez; 3 brothers (hemanos), Leandro ; Aleman Perez, Juan Aleman Perez and Luis Aleman Perez; I a sister (hemanas), Maria de Jesus Aleman Perez; and a ! grandchild (nietos), Danicel Leonardo.- j The family received friends from 7-10 pun. Sunday, Jan. I 15 at Trinity Baptist Church, US 601 South, Mocksville. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Trin ity Baptist Church officiated by Associate Pastor Roscoe Morgan. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville. Ruth Farmer Robertson Mrs. Ruth Farmer Robertson of Laurel Springs died on Tuesday,Jan.10,2017. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 13 at 1 pm. at Bailey Cemetery in Bailey, ^^ '■with the^Rev. Jeffery-Bumgar- ^ ' Church, 15232 NC 18 S., Lau- jH rel Springs. After the services, 5 ' the family received friends. | Mrs. Robertson was bom in to the late Benjamin Morgan and Swannie High Farmer. She attended Bailey High School Greensboro with a degree in home economics education. Later she earned a master's degree from N.C. State University in adult education. She taught high school home economics from 1953-1965 in Dunn and Nashville, N.C. She then was director of school food service in Nash County and Wake County until re tirement in 1983. She had served as president of the NC School Food Service Association as well as a leader with The National Association of Child Nutrition. She married Robert L. "Bob" Robertson on March 13, 1965; she said many times that he was one of the best things to ever hap pen to her. After retirement they moved from Cary to enjoy their life in the mountains. She especially loved her church, friends and family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby D. Perry of Nashville; 4 brothers, Bumice Farmer, Bruce Farmer, Jack Farmer and Kenneth Farmer. Survivors: her husband, Robert L. Robertson; a daugh ter, Karen Perry Ferrell and husband Mickey of Mocks ville; a sister, Rachel Farmer Beasley; and a grandson. Per ry Michael Ferrell. Memorials: Laurel Fork Presbyterian, PO Box 5, Laurel Springs, 28644. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 26,2017 -13 Howard Wesley Anderson Mr. Howard Wesley Anderson, 69, of Cooleemee, died Saturday, Jan. 21,2017, at Forsyth Medical Center in Win- ston-Salem. He was bom Aug. I, 1947, ^ in Gadsden, Ala. to the late Odell Wesley and Pauline ^ Frances Moon Anderson. Mr. '' n { * V Anderson was a member of the n a First Baptist Church in Cool- s a eemee. He was retired from ! • ^ KOSA in Salisbury and en- | ' joyed golfing and attending the : i "• 7 • Senior Center. Mr. Anderson ' was a veteran oftheU.S. Army , having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of «_ I the Cooleemee Civitan Club, rtt.;- American Legion Post 54 and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Jane Anderson, Steven Anderson and Carolyn Davis; a niece, Sonya Hamilton; and his faithful companion. Rascal. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Arlene B. Anderson; a , grandson, Brandon Davis; a nephew, Eric Davis; and 2 spe- i cial cousins, Larry and Jannie Anderson. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 prri., Thursday, Jan. 26 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Allen Mull-' ins officiating. Burial will be in Bear Creek Baptist Church | Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign. War Memorial Honor Guard. The family wOl receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the Larry Cox Larry Cox, 67, of Mocksville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 11,2017 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House surrounded by family. Mr. Cox was bom on April 14,1949 in Columbus, Ga! to the late Betty Henley Cox. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Mocksville. Survivors: his wife of 49 years, Sandra Cox; children, Betty Ratliff (Russell), Larry David Cox (Cathy), and Sheila Soard (Morris Jr.); sisters, Linda Tilley, and Vickie Morris (Jon); and grandchildren, Christopher Ratliff, Rus sell Ratliff , Lilyanne Ratliff, Felicia Soard, Cassie Soard, and Kaitlyn Soard. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4 pjn. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2722 US 601 S., Mocks ville, conducted by Pastor Darrell Cox. Condolences:, www.carolinacremation.com. Memorials: Humane Society of Davie, 291 Eaton Road, Mocksville; or First Baptist, PO Box 518, Cooleemee. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Mary L. Brown Mary L. Brown died on Sunday, Jan. 22,2017, in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a period of de clining health. She was bom in Davie County to the late Samuel and Florence Ellis Allen on Feb. 18, 1922. She was the youngest of 13 children, who all preceded her in death. She received her educa- tion in Davie County, and gradu- Davie County Training School. Her love for others was evident by the way she spent her time. She was a member of the " Good Samaritan Club. She was ^ member of Mt. Sinai AME ' Zion Church, where she served as Deaconess, Stewardess, president ^ of the Usher Board, a member of ' ^ ' the Missionary Department, and was the mother of the church. She married Foy Brown, who preceded her in death. Her son, Smitty Lester Allen, preceded her in death in 2011. She was also preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, Betty j- Gene MackGilispi, Samuel V.Allen, and Danny Mack. Q Survivors: a daughter-in-law, Shirley Allen; 3 grand- children, DeVore (Tina) iHolman Sr. of Mocksville, Sha- ron (Anthony) Campbell of Winston-Salem and Sonya ri (Randy) Allen of Wmston-Salem; 5 great-grandchildren, ~ DeVore Holman Jr., Samuel Baxter Allen, Allen Michael Walcott, Elane Denise Allen, and Smitty Lester Allen; a ^ sister-in-law, Edna Mason Allen; a number of nephews and li. nieces, including a special niece, Florence L. Owens, with whom Mary lived with for the past 20 years. ^ Her funeral service was Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 1 pm. at 5 Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church in Advance. The Rev. Bobby Smith officiated and burial followed in the church ceme-' ^ tery. The family received friends at the church 30 minutes O before the service. . Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHome.net. Randall Dwayne Fleming Mr. Randall Dwayne Fleming, 52, of Cooleemee, died Saturday, Jan. 21,2017 at his home. He was bom in Welch, W.Va. L' 1 ^ Branson Reming McGrawI of Welch and the late Bill Gene school at Big Creek High in War, W.Va.. and worked for Crown band James McGraw,of Welch;i J longtime compaiyon and the child. Tiffany Renee Reming of the home; a brother. Bill Gene Reming Jr. (Karen) of Cooleemee; and 4 nieces and neph- ews, Brandi, Chris, Kelli, and Billy Jack. A celebration of life service was conducted Monday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. from Davie Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stan Riddell officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memo rial Park. The family received friends from noon until the time of service in the funeral chapel. Memorials: to the family at 158 Rocky Hill Trail, Cool eemee. Condolences: daviejuneralservice.com. Ssvls Counti' Pud:ic uDfaii? Mocksville, HC John Gaylord 'Johnny' Freeman Mr. John Gaylord "Johnny" Freeman, 73, of Mocksville died Saturday, Jan. 21,2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospi tal in Winston Salem. He was bom in East Liver- pool, Ohio, on Sept. 25, 1943, the son of the late Glen Charles Freeman and Gwendolyn Eliz- B- ' abeth Jones Freeman. He was K —_ .. raised Methodist. He graduated Wr^': BBn from East Liverpool High School B ^ ^ j^si^ iand was college educated. He joined the U. S. Navy in 1964 S I SB where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart veteran. He traveled the country and around the world, /^er serving his time in the military, he worked at Pi- coma Industries in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was a loving husband and father who never knew a stranger. He was a Jokester and loved to laugh. He had a love for sports, especially college football, and he was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan. He also was an animal lover. He loved his dogs. He was a simple man, never ask ing for anything in life but always giving his all to others. He would give the shirt off his back to a stranger. He loved to gamble, and you would never see him without his dip of snuff. He also loved working in the yard and raising his gardens. Survivors: his wife, Judith Ann Burch Freeman of the home; 2 sons, John Dean Freeman and William Robert "Bill" Freeman, both of Mocksville; a daughter, Debra Ann Freeman Turtle- (Jeffrey) of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Dakota and Josiah Turtle; 2 sisters, Linda Freeman of East Liverpool and Laura Moore (Dewey) of Newell, W.Va., along with many brothers/sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by: a brother, William "Bill" Oliver Freeman; 2 sisters, Hester "Hattie" Sanchez and Elizabeth "Betty" Bartley; and a grandchild, Johnalhan Gaylord Freeman. A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted Friday, Jan. 27 at Davie Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rowan Faye officiating. The family,wUl receive friends one.hour prior to the time of service. Condolences: daviejuneralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 26,2017 -13 Brenda Kay 'Creason' Hoileman Brenda Kay (Creason) HoUeman, 63, of Cooleemee, died on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, fixim the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice Home in Salisbury. She was a native of Davie County, bom and the daughter of the late ^BB^^B^^^ Raymond Charles Creason andjH Nora Lee Stanley Creason. She worked for 22 years at Jock- ^ Bj ey Industries where she had B been a supervisor. She was a -—T jB tnember of Woodleaf Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending fittie with her grandchildren, - i ^^hing, cooking, and playing J cards. When her health al- lowed, she was a momma to everyone. was also death by a brother, Gary Ray Creason. Survivors: her husband, lifelong Mend and father to her children, Giz HoUeman; a son, Tracy G. HoUeman (Shan non Davis); and a daughter, Jane M. Redmond (Billy Ray), both of Cooleemee; 2 half-brothers, Ray Nifong (Bobbie) of Midway and Billy Stnith (Jatana) of Tennessee; 2 nieces, Rachel Creason Williams (Chris) of SaUsbury and Rebec ca DriscoU (Sean) of Gastonia; 3 grandchUdren, Brittany WilUams, Majestic "MJ." HoUeman, and Ja'Real "BJ." HoUeman; plus a great grandchUd, JaKayda Marie Martin. The family received friends from 6:30-8:30 pjn. Fri day, Jan. 20 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service was conducted at the funeral chapel at 1 pm. on Saturday with Pastor Chris Williams officiating. Burial foUowed in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservice£om. Alice Lewis Hendon Mrs. Alice Lewis Hendon, 76, of MocksvUle, died on Saturday, Jan. 21,2017. She was bora Nov. 25, 1940 in Rowan County to the late John Aaron and Mary Jane Staraes Lewis. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Aaron Lewis. Survivors: her husband of 34 years, John F. Hendon; 4 sons, Freddie Wayne Nichols (Tammy), Ronnie Nich ols (Angie), Jerry Nichols and Robin Nichols; a stepson, John F. Hendon ni; 4 grandchildren, Emily Hendon, Misha Payne, Jessica Nichols and Brittany BUlings; a great-grand- child, Adrena Payne; 2 brothers, George Lewis (Maria) and Charles Lewis (Mary Ruth); a sister-in-law, Julia Lewis; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pun., Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dana Fruits officiating. Burial foUowed in Joppa Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/PaUiative CareCenter, 377 Hospi tal St. Ste. 103, MocksviUe. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice£om n Robert Gino Innocenzi Robert Gino Innocenzi, 59, of StatesvUle, died on Friday, Jan. 20, |^HB9|| 2017 while working in Gastonia. Survivors: his mother and stepfa- ' ther, Jean and Doug Seaford of Mocks- Bq 1 ville; brother, Carl Innocenzi of Utah; n 'i sister, Marie Innocenzi Bennett of Cool mr Spring; brother, Mike Innocenzi of Harmony; a daughter, Selena Hughs, " and a granddaughter, Caitlyn, both of W Alabama; step-brother. Chip Seaford; and step-sister, Luray Dobbins The family is holding a private memorial service.. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jan. 26,2017 ~ 1 ^ Tina Marie Konat Tina Marie Konat, 39, died at her home in Mocksville Sunday,-Jan. 21, 2017, following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of George jdSSSSl^ J. and Nancy Ann Shope Konat of Mocksville. He was bora Feb. 19, *je 1977, in Charleston, S.C.. Prior to becoming disabled, she was a CNA-2 in the healthcare industry jH and worked in Franklin, and in ilP ^ In addition to her parents, sur- * vivors include: a son, Dalton Lee Konat of Ohio; a brother, Tim ' Beam (Juanita) of Texas; 4 sisters. Sheila Ashe (Alan) of Franklin, Theresa Clark of Charlotte, Me- p - ' n linda Konat of Mocksville, and Nancy Doner of New York; 2 grandchildren. Max Lee Da vid Konat and Emmagene Rose Konat; plus several nieces and nephews.. She was preceded,in death by a brother, George J. Konat Jr. Services will be private. Memorials: National Kidney Foundation, Finance .De partment, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. Myrle Peoples Lowdermiik Myrle Peoples Uwdennilk, 86, of Jamestown, died on Nov. 30, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was bom June 3, 1930 to the late R..L. and Dolly McBride Peoples. She was also preceded in death by hei husband of 55 years, Frederick Henry Lowdermiik; hei son, Mark Houston Lowdermiik; and siblings, Ruth Walk er, Ted Peoples, MD and Violet Sharpe. She was a graduate of Mars HiU CoUege and UNC-Greensboro (Women's CoUege). She retired after 30 years as a high school educator, after which she and Fred opened a successful business in Greensboro. She and Fred enjoyed many cruises and traveled extensively throughout the worid. She was a reader and an accomplished g^den- er who loved being outside, working with her flowers and plants. Survivors; her son, Craig Douglas Lowdermiik; daugh ter, Dr. Cyhtlua Myrle Lowdeimlk; -granddaughter, Nich- pie Lowdermiik Morris; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. •Amemorial service was held at Chestnut Grove UMC, MocksviUe at 11 a.m. on hdonday, Dec, 5,2016. ^ Memorials: Mark Houston Lowdermiik Memorial - Scholarship fund at Brevard College; One Brevard CoUege ^ Drive, Brevard, 28712. Billie Griffith Yountz Mrs, Billie Griffith Yountz, 87, of StatesviUe, died Jan. 20,2016 at the Gordon Hospice House. Bora in Guilford County on Aug. 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late C.W. Grif- h^h and Mabel Click.Griffith. preceded in death fc/y by her husband, Mr. Howard WW ' C " 1 Eddie Yountz Sr. She was a W 3 member of Oakdale Baptist 1 Church where she was active^ in the senior citizens club and I ^9 the breakfast group. She was ^ ® of YMCA andr"'"lll'i'iiCv ^ -vd loved to swim. She was aread- I ** ~ * ' er and enjoyed crossword and r • jigsaw puzzles and boat riding. Ir She loved the beach, but most I v' . „ of all her children, grandchil- B I dren and great-grandchildren. She was a'retired LPN from the maternity ward at IredeU Memorial Hospital after 27 yeai^. She was a graduate of Mocksville High School. Survivors: her children, Howard Eddie Yountz Jr. (Eliz abeth), David Yountz (Sandra), Clarissa Darlene Jackson, Sherwyn Y. Clarke (Kent) and Andy Yountz (Lisa), along with 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services,celebrating her life were conducted at 2 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Qakdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Eades officiating. Burial foUowed at IredeU Me morial Gardens. The family received friends'Monday eve ning at Nicholson Funeral Home, Condolences: www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials:. Oakdale Baptist, 585 MocksviUe Hwy., StatesviUe, 28625. ^'Ocksvin^ r DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 2,2017 - C.C ^ C 7 Jean Evans Carter Mrs. Jean Evans Carter, 68, of Bermuda Run, died at her residence. ' She was bom on July 29, 1948 in Rowan County to ' , George Emest and Lois Cain - to take the time out of their n (Jay and care for one another. - Holland of CMton, Seth Gar ter and wife Jessie of Advance, and Daniel Carter, also of " Advance; 4 grandchildren, Grayson, Jackson, Sophie, and ' Mason; 2 brothers. Bill Evans, Steve Evans and wife Peg- •' gy; numerous nieces and nephews. ' A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, -' Jan. 29 at Fork Baptist Church in Mocksville with the Rev. •/ Robert Garrett oflciating. Mrs. Carter lie in state in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following • the service at the church. Memorials: Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville. Condolences: wwwhayworth-millerxom. Michael Isom 'Mike' Groce Michael Isom "Mike" Groce, 63, of Yadkinville, died at his home under Hospice care ley Gun Club. He was an e;^- ^HnnP|ipiH|R^^9 pert marksman and award-win- ner in a number of competition shooting events. He also enjoyed working on his Ford trac tor. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by: a daughter, Melissa Haynes (Darrell) of Yadkinville; 4 sons, Chris Groce of Yadkinville, Charlie Sechrist (Tina), Andy Secbrist (Brandi) and Edward "Eddie" Sechrist (Melissa), all of Collinsville, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 1 great-grand child; and a sister-in-law, Pamala Hall. A celebration of life service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Mackie-Sinclair-Hawkins Funeral Chapel, YadlMville, officiated by Bishop Edward Sechrist and Elder Charlie Sechrist. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in the Wyo Bible Methodist'Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Stetler • assisting with the committal rites. Memorials: Davie Hospice, 377 Hospital St. 103, •Mocksville. Condolences: wwwjnackiesinclairhawkins.com. William C.Daniel Mr. William C. Daniel of Kiawah Island, S.C., died on Jan. 24,2017 at his home. ; He was bom Dec. 4. 1922 in MocksviUe, the son of John Samuel Daniel and Thiisa McCuUough Daniel. 1^. Daniel began working at Twin Brook Farm at the ag^ of 14 and worked for Ideal Grocery and the Newport Ne^s, Va., drydocks, before enlisting in the Army Signal C^s. He served two years and 10 months in the European atre, was proud of his service.to his country and shared:^s stories of being abroad in World War 11. He was a ch^er member of the first National Guard unit with headquarters in Davie County. He resigned from the Quard service^ in August 1951, as a lieutenant. Mr. Daniel was a plaj'er and co-'founder of the Mocksville Millers basketball te^, prominent during .die late 1940s and early 1950s. He pur chased part interest in the Allison-Johnson groce^ store in 1945, and sold bis interest in 1948, when he joined hisfather-in-law at Caudell Lumber Co. He managed ^s company for more than 50 years, building it from a lumber yard to a full-service building supply store. Caudell Lim ber remains in the Caudell family. Mr. Daniel was a chapter member of the MocksviUe Jaycees. serving as secre(^ and vice president, before being elected president in 1952- He received the Distinguished Service Award of the U.Sj 'u- nior Chamber of Commerce in 1953. He was appointee to two terms as a member of the Mocksville Recreation Cc^m- mission. When the Mocksville Development AssociaC on was formed inl965, he was selected as its first president. He was a member of the MocksviUe Masonic Lodp 134 and a charter member and co-founder of Hickory HUl Q olf and Country Club. Mr. Daniel served on the Davie County High School advisory board and was a charter member i nd vice president of the foundation board of Davidson Cou ity Community College. He served in this capacity for rfine years. Mr. Daniel was appointed a branch board membe| of the First Federal Savings and Loan in 1971, and remained in that position through mergers with S'outhem National Bank and BB&T. He was a member of First Baptist Chpfch of MocksviUe, where he served as deacon, trustee, depm-mental superintendent, director of the young adult dep|rt- ment and chair of the pulpit committee. Mr. Daniel in 1998, and moved to Kiawah Island to be near his faMly. Survivors: his daughter, Margaret Daniel Harris'jof Charleston, S.C.; 2 grandchildren. Andrew Daniel H^s of Charleston and Ashton Alexandra Harris (fianc6. Keb Ian Rives) of Lexington; a brother. Dr. Frank H. Daniel of SaUsbury; plus a multitude of nieces and nephews. J He was preceded in death by his wite of more tha^jSO years, Eleanor Caudell Daniel; his daughter, Barbara Dp- iel Johnson; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters. | i A celebration of Mr. Daniel's life wiU be held Saturday, Feb 4atFirstBaptistChurch,MocksviUe. The family receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p jn.. services wiU be ai 2. Memorials: First Baptist, 412 N.Main St., Mocksvilk.' Condolences; www£atonfuneralservice.com. ; ^'ocksviiie NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 2,2017 . C. 6 Jane Lee Minetree Guill Jane Lee Minetree Guill of Bermuda Village, Bermuda Run, died on Jan. 12,2017 after a brief illness; She was bom on Jan. 26, 1917 in Petersburg, Va., the daughter of Myra Lee Dempsey and Otis Talley i Minetree. She graduated fipm ^ Petersburg High School and from Randolph-Macon Worn- en's College and taught math . . and Latin in Norfolk, Peters- burg, and in; Wilson, North tiM. Carolina. She was a devoted • wife, mother, grandmother and , great-grandmother with a love ofreading,learning,andtravel. ^ As a teacher, she had a natural ! • ability to make the most com- plicated math understandable . and the Latin language come n to life. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years. Earl P. Guill Sr. . Survivors: a daughter, Jane Guill Hilton and son-in-law, Richard B. Hilton of Bermuda Run; son, Earl P. Guill Jr. and daughter-in-law Ann Holton Guill of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Courtney Hilton Redelsheimer (John), Jen nifer L. Hilton (Stacy), David B. Hilton (Ix)ri), Lucy H. Guill, Julianna Guill McMillan (Benjamin), arid Earl P. Guill III; and 6 great-grandchildren. ' • ' A memorial service and reception was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on Jan. 28. Memorials: St. Paul's (General Fund), 520 Summit St., Winston-Salem, 27101; or to Dayie Rescue Squad, 112 Westside Drive, Mocksville. Garland'Shane'HoUeman | Garland "Shane" Holleman, 39, of Cooleemee, died Monday, Jan. 23,2017. 1 Holleman of Mocksville. Co^^ dall Holleman, and Majestic "MJ." Holleman. ) He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,A.R. andLoraJane'Holleman. | The visitation for family and,friends was from 6-8 p^.m. Friday at Davie Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life.; er- vice was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davie Funi ral Chapel with Pastor Chris Williams officiating. Burial ol- lowed in Legion. Memorial Park in Cooleemee. Condolences: www4aviejuneralservice.com. Ginger Rebecca (Rowe) Hileman Ginger Rebecca (Rowe) Hileman, 75, of Mocksville, formerly of West Union, W.Va., died on Sunday, Jan. 22 2017. She was bom March 18,1941 in Salem, W.Va., a daugh ter ofthe late Keith Max Rowe and EthelA, (O'Neal) Rowe of Mocksville. She spent her life as a homemaker. She was a member of the Turrentine Baptist Church in Mocksville, and enjoyed gardening, crafts, canning,and bingo. In addition to her mother, she is survived by: her chil- ; dren, Anda Keith Hileman (Melinda) of West Union,; Su san Rebecca Swiger (Lee) of Salem; Janet Lynn Bell (Jim) of Mocksville; Barbara Ann Leggett (Brad) of West Union, and Roben Aaron Hileman (Jackie) of West Union; broth er, Johnny Rowe of West Union; along with j^veral grand children and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Anda M. Hileman in 2015; brother. Gene Rowe; and infant brother, Jimmy Rowe. Funeral services were at 1 pm. Friday, Jan. 27 at the McCuUough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, W.Va. ^ with Pastor Dan Lipscomb officiating. Burial followed in, — the West Union Masonic Memorial Park. Visitation was ^ Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences: wwwjjJcculloughraiguel.com. Tina Marie Konat Tina Marie Konat, 39, died at her home in Mocksville' Saturday, Jan. 21,2017, following a period of declining health. , ' yiV-'; She was the daughter ofGeorge ' /JhB J. and Nancy Ann Shope Konat of Mocksville. She was bom Feb.' 19,1977, in Charleston, S.C.. Pri- or to becoming disabled, she was |K *. a CNA-2 in the healthcare indus-' try and worked in Franklin, and in In addition to her parents, sur- vivors include: a son, Dalton Lee Konat of Ohio; a brother, Tim . ' Be^(Juanita)ofTexas; 4 sisters, ^ • Sheila Ashe (Alan) of Franklin, • Theresa Clark of Charlotte, Me linda Konat of Mocksville, Md Nancy Doner of New York; 2 grandchildren. Max Lee David, Konat and Emmagene Rose Konat; plus several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, George J. Konat Jr. Services will be private. Memorials: National Kidney Foundation, Finance De partment, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Condolences: www4aviejuneralservice£om. Davie County PuD!ic LiDia!> Mocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 2,2017 -C6 » C7 Charles H^vey 'Chuck' Kupsky Charles Harvey "Chuck" Kupsky, 89, died in Win- ston-Salem on Jan. 24,2017, He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, bom in Michigan on July 31, 1927 to Petar Jon Kupsky and Anna . Cipfl. He was an alumnus of married Beverly Jane M^ig^ ' IjB dren. He spent his career with I -'MParke-Davis n PhaEmaceutical>^^S^^^^^_^/ ment Community in late 1996. i W He will be best remembered among Bermuda Village resi- jH ly re members him jumping in the waves at the shore, leading . them on crab hunts at night, going out for morning donut runs, and giving love. Survivors: his spouse, Beverly; daughter, Kathleen Martz and husband Dave; daughter, Linda Bedard and hus band Skip; son, Charles Kupsky and wife Sandra; 6 grand children and a great-grandchild, Bill 'Bedard, wife Sarah and daughter Aurelia, Jennifer Bedard, Kathleen Bedard, Emily Kupsky and Megan Kupsky. A memorial service was held at 1 p jn. on Saturday, Jan. " 28 at Clemmons Presbyterian Church. Memorials Salvation Army of Davie, 622 N. Main St., Mocksville; and Clemmons Presbyterian, 3930 nftmmnng Road, Clemmons, 27012. Condolences: wwwjalemfh.com. Fred Davis Long Jr. Mr. Fred Davis Long Jr., 88, of Salisbury, died Thursday, Jan. 26,2017 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. Bom Aug. 20,1928 in Davidson County to the late Fred Davis and Hester Van Lookabill Long, he was a graduate tore Surviving: his wife, Glenda Madison Long, whom he married on Feb. 7,1954; sons, Fred Davis Long UI (Mary) .and Andrew "Andy" Qay Long (Gayla); daughter, Karen Madison Long; 8 grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Reavis, Jeff (Brandi), Elijah, Justice, Abraham, Jennifer Gwen, Grace,Graham; and 3 great-grandchOdren,Madison, Cal- leigh and Skylar.' A celebration of life will be held at 10 am. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Summersett Funeral-Home with the Rev. Dr. Randy Kirby of First Presbyterian Church officiating. The family received friends following the service. Inurnment at the US National Cemetery in Salisbury will be later. Memorials: First Presbyterian, 308 W. Fisher St., Salis bury, 28144; or to Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, 28144. Condolences: wwwJummersenfuneralhome.com. Margaret Carolyn Lakey McBrlde Mrs. Margaret Carolyn Lakey McBride, 94, of NC 801 ■N.', Farmington, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Forsyth Medical CenterinWinston-Salem. She was bom May 16, 1922 in Davie County to the ^ Roberts and Carrie. Virginia Furches Lakey. Mre. McBride was the oldest living . member of Farmington Baptist Church. She was involved in the community and had volun- teered at Pinebrook Elemenu- preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Johnson Alvestus Mc- Ptide; a granddaughter, Cara Beth Parker; a great-great- grandson, Davis Edwards Chaney; and 4 siblings, Louise L. Leagans, Ruth L. Hilton, Joy L. Steelman and Isaac B. L^ey. Survivors: 3 children, Johnny McBride (Wanda), Car-, plyn McBride. and Toad McBride (Sandra), all of Farmington; 5 grandchildren, Tamara Edwards (Steve), Johnnie Denise Glancey (Bryan), Russell McBride (Laurie), Chris- ti McBride and Geoffrey McBride; 9 great-grandchildren,Whitney Russell (Travis), Jordan Chaney (Christian), Sar ah Lancaster (Andrew), Audrey, Beth Glancey, Lola and Reese McBride, Morgan Ward and Aidan and Colin Eales and their father, Eddie Eales; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Carter and Parker Russell; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pm., Saturday, Jan. 28 at Eaton Funeral Chapel With the Rev. Whitney Ed wards Russell officiating. Burial followed in FarmingtonCommunity Cemetery, The fairiily received friends from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials: Farmington Baptist, 1835 Farmington Rd., Mocksville; or Farmington Community Cemetery, c/o Bonnie Joyner, 155.Pineville Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfiineralserviceJom. , John William Roberts Mr. John William Roberts, 84, of Burlington died- on Monday,Jan.30,2017at i:35p.m. A native of Iredell County, he was the husband of the late Betty McCuUough Roberts and son of the late William Pascal Roberts and Ethel Foster Roberts. He was known by co-workers as "Fireball" and his family as "Bud." Mr. Roberts was a -veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War (1953-1955). He graduated in 1962 from N.C. State University with'an electrical engineering degree and re tired from AT&T after 41 years. He was a member'of Northside Presbyterian Church where he served as an el der, deacon, clerk of sessions and Sunday school teacher. He was a servant of the Lord for many years. Survivors: 2 daughters, Sandra Roberts Kimrey and husband Cal and Lisa Roberts Ingram and husband Rick; son, Tim Roberts and wife Carmen; 7 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, James Lloyd Roberts; and sister, Margaret Roberts Carter. The funeral service, was conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Thursday, Feb, 2 at 2:30 pm. by the Rev. Jim Mitchell with the family receiv ing friends from 1-2:30 prior to the service. Burial fol lowed in Alamance Memorial Park. Memorials: Noithside Presbyterian, 1805 Vaughn Road, Burlington, 27217.. Condolences: www.richandthompson-.com. . DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 2,2017 - CG ^ C T Cameron Gilbert Sloan Sr. j Mr! Cameron Gilbert Sloan Sr.', 87, of Vfinston-Saleih,! died on Jan. 24,2017 at Kate'STRe^olds.Hospice Home. | He was bom Jan. 29,1929 in Ir^ll County to the late] . Ernest Neal Sloan and Ena PemlGoodin Sloan, • n Mr. Sloan 'was preceded in deadi by: his wife, Ann i Syhes Sloan; a brother, Maynaid" SlOah; 2 sisters, Wi^e Stewart and Joan Sharpe.. . Survivors: 2 children, Cameron G. Slo^ Jr. and wife Brenda and Suzanne Smith and husband Jeny; 4 grand- ; children, Stewart Sloan and wife Dana,. Chris WsJl ^d wife Erin,Courtney Holshouser and husband John, Ashley; Ha^ and husband Trey; 11 great-gr^dchildren, C^er-. on Sloan, Laura Sloan, Cplt Holshouser, Luke.Holshouser, Coen Holshouser, Witt Hardin, Walker Harfin, Sloan Har- j din. Harper Hardin, Carter Wall and H^es Wall; 2 sisters,! Betty Sloan and Nancy LeVan-Little arid husband Les; 2 [ brothers, EN. Sloan and Jirn SlOan arid wife K^n, .[ Mr. Sloan was a member of KonnOak HUls United 1 l^ethodist Church and a former meniber of Central Terrace Unit^ Methodist Church. He retired from McLean Truck ing Co. after 30 years and ftom.Crisis Coritrol Ministry. A held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 27 at Hayworth-Milier SUas Chapel with Pastor Bill James offi ciating. Burial followed at Paridawn Memorial Park. The family receiv^ friends Thursday at the fimeral hoine. . Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hos pice Ln., Wnston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: wvnvJiayworth-millerxom.. A oJ ri Betty Gibson Broyra StricldM^ . Betty Gibsoni Brown Strickland, 84, died ph Jan. 17, 2017, ai the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Wm- ston-Salem. . . ^ -i She was bom in Newport, News, Va., but her fanuly moved to Tallahassee, Ha. when she w^ young, and she grew up there. She graduated frorn Leon High School in 1949. At Leon, she met her future husband, Don Edward Strickland. They were methbers of the marc^g band - she played the flute and he played the Frerich hom. She attended Hori^ State" University. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority arid graduated in 1952 witb a • degree in joumaiism. She arid Don married that s^e year at Lafayette Presbyterian Church in T^ahasgee, mi they enjoyed 64 yem of matrimony; They'&st .Uved in Talla-, hassee, but his career in college adnimstratipn took them to Jackson, Miss, and Brevwd. She was employed at var- ioiis times throughout her life- on the stoff pf. newspapers, as a teacher, and at Moon's Jewelry Store in Tall^assee. Her passions were her family, ttends; social and ch^h activities and learning. Sh6 was; inyplyed in a variety of or- . ganizations, and pursued each with,enthusJasni, diligence, commitment and devotion. Her favorite by far wm the PEG - Philanthropic Educatipntd Organization . She joined in 1982 in Jackson, and later was a chaiter member of the Brevard chapter. A sister PEO descnbied her ^ such a good example of a truly devoted PEG member..She was a strong leader, exemplifjdng aU the treasures,pf^e ^- terhood - including entertaining in her home, participatmg at all levels and appreciative of the core values of who we reaUy are - making a difference in women's Uves." She was a lifelong Presbyterian and was active in the Women of the Church wherever they lived, She served more than one term as president, and as an elementary ischppl teacher, cir cle chair, deacon and helped with activities. Her interest m literature and learning was fueled when he w^ a vice pres ident at Millsaps College in. Jackson. She audited literattire and history classes, fiUed notebooks with notes, and read books by southern and other authors.. She w^ a® and enthusiastic member of the Mathasi^ Book Club m . Jackson, enjoying preparing and presentmg programs on southern kthors and artists. She was an ideal college ad ministrator's wife - entertaining and participatmg in activ ities. For years m Brevard, she was an enthusiastic ^d dra- matic'volunt^r reader for first grade classes, She rieceivedmany handmade letters of adoration from the chfldren. Survivors: daughters, Rebekah Gibson, Strickland of Atlanta, Ga. and Melanie Anne Strickland Renfioe (WU- liam p'Brieh Renfrofc) of Mocksvifle; 2 grandsons. DarnelG'Brieh Renfixte .and Edward G'Brien Renfroe; 2 brpfliers, Benjamin Daniel Brown Jr. (Carolyn) .and J^k AnthonyBrowi (Vicki); and nie^, nephews and cousins. Her husband, Don, and infant .daughter, Bonme Ruth Strickland, preceded her in death. Her parents, Benjamm Daniel Brown and Ruth "Virginia CJibson Brown, also pre ceded her; . Their ashes witt be buried together in a ceramic um made by daughter Rebekah. At a later date, a graveside service wiU be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hos-, pice Lane, Wmston-Salem, 27103, Condolences: wMHv.sdtem/fi.c<7m. *r> o 0SVIS County PuDfic |i.;.0 I'' DAVIECQUNTYENTERPRISEMCORD,Thursday,Feb.2,2017 \ C T In Loving Memoiy of Jerry Wayne Waller Sept* 18,1995—jan, 31, 2016 We miss you. - Yourfamily & friends. Kiisitie Nicole Widener On iHiesday, Jan. 24,2017 Kristie Nicole "Funky G rl" Widener of Advance idled. Bora on July 10,1989 to '^ckie )^^dener Bender, she lived most of her life in Davie Coiih^ andiwas a gradi ate of Davie County High school and Davidson County Cc m- munity College. She enjoyed life with her family, extended family, riding horses, traveling, all animals, having mh,! and always helpinjg others. 4 I She was preceded in death biy her grandfather, Ricl^ - L. Wdener Sr. and her uncle, Richard L. "Ricky" Widener Jr. Sumvors; her son, Landon Pegram; daughter, Glpey Foster; her mother, Vickie W. Bender Md step-father Joe Bender; brother, Jakob Bender; step-sister, Sable Bent ler; step-brother, Joey Bender; her grandparents, Gail and R m- nie McCuiston; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cous: ns, extended family and hiends. A celebration of her life was conducted .at 2 p jn. s| in- day, Jan. 29 at Hayworth-MUler, Kinderton .Chapel by .E as- tor Daye Richardson Jr. and Hm Dunn. The faniily rec( ive dfriends on6 hodr prior to the service at the ftmerd hoi ne. Burial followed at Faimington Commi^^ Cemeteiy. . Memorials: Remand Church, IPHC,.Building Fund,: 37 Baltimore Rd. Advance; and Storehouse-for Jesus, Nai ive American Outreach Fund, PO Box 216, Mpcksville. i ' Coniol&aces: }vwwJiayworth-miller,com. I VirgU Lee Wyatt Virgil Lee Wyatt, 88, of Lexington, died Tuesday, Jan. 31,2017 at his'home. ' * . A funeral service was to be held at 2 pjn. Thursday at Davidson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Tropy and Minister Tony Forrest officiating. Burial was to follow at .Fbrest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington. The fa^y was to re ceive friends froip 6-8 pjn. Thursday at Davidsbil Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Mr. Wyatt was bbm Nov. 3,1928, in Davie County to John Frank Wyatt and Gurla Lois Foster Wyatt. He was ownecand operator of Wyatt InstaUation Co. , a member of Fork Baptist Church and amember of I^xingiton Meinonal MMonic Lodge 472. ^ , , u Surviving: his, wife, Christine Wyatt of ^the home, a.brotherfBilly Wyatt and wife Joan of Mocksville; 11 nieces and nephews, Kim W. Myers (Donnie) of Winston S^em, Rusty Wyatt (^risa) of Advapce, Larry Wilson (Susie) of Mocksville,Lynne AUen (Bill) of Cleveland, Roy Forrdst(- Joy) of Galax,Va., Tony Forrest (Janet) of Galax, Norman Forrest of MccksviUe, Breftda Essie (Neal)'of Mocksville, Chip Essie (Judith) of Clemmons, John Matthews (Deb bie) of East Bend, and Steve Baradycastle of Mocksville; a special care^ver, Linda Bivens of Lexington; a sister-in-law, Irene Matthews of ^t Bend; his dog Boots and cat, . Gaffield. " ^ .CdniolsncsKWww/lavidsonJuner(d"Omejiet. ri ai B d? o k DAVE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, XhiiKday, Feb. 9,2017 - t (i ? C T Catherine Colette 'Cathie' Bacher Catherine Colette "Cathie" Bacher, 72, of Mocksville (formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. and then from Rockville, Md.) died Wednesday, Feb. 1,2017 at her home. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Cath- olic Church in Mocksville. A graduate St. Hubert High School in Philadelphia, she worked as a paralegal for Miles Stockbridge in Rockville before retiring. She will be remembered for her gracious- C ness, a kind heart, and corapas- Survivors: her husband of j^^HL ' jBl "50 years. Robert James "Bob" Bacher; 2 daughters, Jill Kerr husband Jim, and Marcie J^Bh husband John; Charlotte, Holly, Johnny and Jason. -The family received friends from 10 a.m.-noon on Satur day, Feb. 4 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial followed at 1 p.m. at St. Francis ofAssisi, conducted by the Rev. Father John Starczewski. Memorials: St. Francis of Assisi, c/o David Taylor, 862 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville. . Condolences; wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. Jesse Marshall Clawson Jesse Marshall Clawson, 84. of Clemmons, died at his home surrounded by his faimiy on Feb. 3,2017.He w on June^ Mr. Clawson honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves. He retired from Spector-Red Ball trucking and also worked in maintenance at Blumenthal Jewish Home. He was a founding member « Friends Bap tist Church in Clemmons, and was a member of the Cleiii- mons Lions Club. He enjoyed bowling and working in his yard and faithfully attended his grandchildren and great- • grandchildren's sports and events. A celebration of Mr. Clawson's life was held on Mon day, Feb. 6 at Friends Baptist Church in Clemmons. Visita tion began at 1 pan., with the formal celebration beginning at 2. Burial followed at Westlawn Memorial Gardens in Clemmons. Memorials: Friends Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 842, Clemmons, 27012. Agnes Lorene Gaither Agnes Lorene Gaither, 90, of Winston-Salem, died on Jan. 30,2017. She was bom Jan. 25, 1927 to Luther and Lucy Frost Gaither in Davie County. Ms. . Gaither attended Davie County Public Schools. She accepted - Christ as her in the late 1970s and became a faithful member of the St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church. She was involved in church auxiliaries. Ms. Gaither was f AT&T P . ment, she was employed with - Hanes Hosiery and Duncan |^^Bi££S^Kir n Music Co. Ms. Gaither was a .. ?i gardener who enjoyed spend- , y'i'J- ing hours working outside in • }• J ,i her yard. She loved traveling, i nn > : I: flowers, fishing, bicycling and ; , < rj baking. She was formally mar- / j / J ried to the late Fred Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lucy Frost Gaither, her two brothers, Hugh and Elbert Gaither, a sister, Pauline Covington, and a son, Richard • Harvey Gaither. Survivors: a sister, Vivian Imes of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; a daughter, Odella (Frank) Fogle of Winston-Salem; 3 grandchildren, Michael (Tammy) Moore of Winston-Sa lem, Lennie Moore of Washington, DC, and Katrina Bos ton of Winston-Salem; 3 great-grandchildren, DeMarcus Smith, Nekomis Smith and Dominique Boston, all of Win ston-Salem; 2 great-great grandchildren, Kari Smith and Nekomis Smith Jr., both of .Winston-Salem; and a host of nieces', nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at I pm. at the St. Stephen's Missionary Baptist Church, 5000 Noble St, Winston-Salem. The family received Mends at the church one hour before the service. Pastor James Cook officiat ed and burial followed in Davie County at Turner's Grove AME Zipn Cemetery. Condolences www.GrahamFuneralHomeJiet. Robert W.'Bob'Girard Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Girard, 83, died on Jan. 31,2017. He was bom on Oct. 13,1933 in Baltimore, Md. to the late Elizabeth Day Girard and Byron P. Girard. Survivors: his son, Stephen Girard and wife Rhonda of Richmond, Va.; his daughter, Sonja White and husband • • Walter of Texas; 4 grandchil- . dren; 2 sisters, Joan G. Mur- jjf' Wilmington, Del. and ^ Babette L. Girard of Los Osos, f ^ Calif.; and numerous nieces '• 1"^'- ^nin graduated from RJjf ^ Reynolds High School and ' i fi Wake Forest Univer-■i, V 'Hr ^ 1955. After working V atrt Sr in the trucking industry for iilk \ > jfls years, he joined Security-ife and Trust Co. (Integon) in 1961. He became manager BIbK president of Integon's Underwriting and Reinsurance Department. After 28 years with Integon, he formed his own consulting business, pro viding underwriting and reinsurance expertise to insurance carriers until his retirement. He was a loyal Demon Deacon fan and active in. the Winston-Salem Jaycees and Junior Achievement. He was a member of Marvin United Meth odist Church. A memorial service was held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 pan. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter. Condolences: wwwJxayworth-millerj:om.ON to on oiiand fe non DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 9,2017 ^ Buddy Dale Gougb Buddy Dale Gough, 55, of Mocksviile, died on Thurs day, Feb. 2,2017. Mr. Gough was bora in Da- n . vie County on April !?, 1961 to Delma "Bud" Gough and a member of Courtney Baptist' Church. ^ He was preceded in death ' *, and Julie Gough. ' He loved music and spend- ^ ^ itation from 1-2 pjn.. Burial followed in the Courtney Bap tist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Guilford College Softball Program Attn. Head Coach Dennis Shores, 5800 W. Friendly Aye., Greensboro, 27410. Condolences: www^ennyjuneralservicexom. Kenneth Ray 'Ralph' Hellard Kenneth "Ralph" Ray HeUard, 54. of Statesville, died on Saturday, Feb. 4,2017.n the son of Bariiara^ .Sam met a stranger and was always , willing to help anyone any way he could. Also surviving: his wife, Cindi Hendrix Hellard; daughter, Morgan Hellard; mother- in-law, Deanna Dillard; father-in-law. Tommy Hendrix and his family; and his dog, Zoey. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at4 p.m. at Cav- in-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Carl- ton officiating. Visitation for family and friends was from 2:30-4p.m. Memorials: Mooseheart Child City & School,155 S. In ternational Dr., Mooseheart, XL 60539. Condolences: Hww.cavin-coo/t.com. Jerry Wayne Groce Mr. Jerry Wayne Groce. 72. of Advance, died Saturday,Feb. 4; 2017. ' |— in Forsyth County to Amos and Jt' Flossie Doby Groce. He will be V 4 remembered as a loving hus- * band, father, and grandfather. He retired from R.J. Reynolds ' |TobaccoCo.after32years. He ^ ^ was a NASCAR fan and en- "S;.. joyed weekends at local stock ^ car racing venues. He also^^^^u^P loved camping and summers spent working his garden. He never met a stranger ^d long talks with those he knew. He is preceded in death by: * his parents; a brother, James; and 2 sisters, Gertrude and Katherine. Survivors: his wife of 33 years, Ansley Y. Groce; 2 daughters, L^ren Groce Nesbitt and husband Christopher of Concord, and Jenna Groce of Winston-Salem; and 3 grandchildren, Braylon, Hylyn and Layla. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Calvary Church West or Hospice & Palla- tive CareCenter of WinstonrSalem, Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. Ronie Forest Hill Ronie Forest HiU, 72. of Lexington, died Wednesday, Feb, 1,2017 at his home. A celebration of life was at 2 pm. Sunday, Feb. 5 at Reeds United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry Queen officiating. The family received friends at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 pro. Mr. Hill was bom March 25,1944, in Davidson Coun ty to Ronie Everette Hill and Ruth Forest Hill. He was a member of Piedmont Antique Power Association! He loved going to T&T store at Reeds Crossroads. He was a hard worker and had a strong love for animals. He and his wife enjoyed travelmg the US in his tractor trailer. Mr. Hill was commissioned by the PGA to build several golf courses that were designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. • In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife. Donna Lynn Lanier Hill, who died Jan. 27,2014; and brothers, James Hill, Everette Hill and Bobby Hill. Surviving: daughters, Lori Hill Younts and husband Phil of Lexington, and Lisa Barney and husband Darryl of Da- vie County; stepson. Randy Swicegood and wife Tabitha of Lexington; 3 grandchildren, Savannah Younts, Wake Younts, and Courtney Barney; and step-grandchildren, Ka- leb Swicegood, and Landon Swicegood. . Condolences: wwwJavidsonfuneralhomeMet. Davie Cbunty Puciio usiai^ Wocksvllle, NC DAVre COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 9,2017 Alan Marshall McGee Jr. Alan Marshall McGee Jr., 88,ofAdvance, died on Feb. 1,2017 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons. He was bom in Winston-Salem on July 13,1928 io the late Alan Marshall McGee and the late Bennie Lee Up- church McGee. He graduated fromR J.Reynolds High School in 1945 and from N.C. State University in 1949, earning a bachelors degree in chemical engineering with honors. After graduation, he joined Hercules Inc. where he had a 30 year ca- reer in marketing, research and development and production S^^Sl^BB^E management. ARer his retire- ^^I^^^B^PIjBi ment, he and wife Nancy moved to Raleigh and worked in sever- al family businesses. He was an active member ofAsbury Meth- odist Church in Raleigh for 20 years and taught Sunday School and served on numerous committees. After moving to Bermuda Village in Advance in 2000, he became an active member of Clemmons Unit ed Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School Class. His life was marked by his devotion to God, his wife and family. He was a life-long learner, a fierce competitor in any sport and a voracious reader. He never missed an opportunity to teach or impart some lesson to his children and grandchildren. He instilled in his children an abiding appreciation for nature through walks in the woods and visits to parks. He derived the greatest joy in his later years from his great-grandchildren and loved hearing about their growth and development. He was a tennis player from his early 20s until six months prior to his death. While living in Raleigh, he joined the Raleigh Racquet Club and be came active in senior tennis, winning state championships in singles and doubles. He was selected for two consecu- , tive years to play on the United States team in the Osuna Cup, an armual tennis competition between Mexico and the United States. Later in life, he loved playing doubles and enjoying the fellowship of his tennis buddies at Vision Tennis Center. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was a lifelong member of the NC State Alumni Association and a member of its R. Stanhope ' Pullen Society. He was also preceded in death by his daughters Jan- ice Marshall McGee and Susan Elizabeth Smith; and his . brother, Lawrence B. McGee. Survivors: his wife of 66 years, Nancy Duckworth McGee; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sandra McGee of Winston-Salem; his daughter ai^ son-in-law, ; Nanci and Chris Robinson of Swansboro; grandchildren, Marshall McGee and wife Melissa of Ashbum, Va., Sarah McGee Girard and husband Richard of Key Largo, Fla.," and Shannon and Christopher Robinson of Swansboro; and 5 great-grandchildren, Davis, Caiys, Conner and Rmma Kate McGee and Richard Girard Jr.; his sister-in-law. Dot McGee of Raleigh; and his nephews, David and Greg Mc Gee. A celebration of life was held at Qemmons Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 am. followed by visita tion with the family: Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hos- i pice Lane, Wnston-Salem, 27103; or to the Clemmons Food Pantry, PO Box 871, Clemmons, 27012. Nancy Norton-Mannino Mrs. Nancy Norton-Mannino died on Feb. 1, 2017 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home after a brief illness. She was bom in Jonesville to the late Rufus Shirley and Florence Cheek. She worked for many years in Miami, Fla. for Southem Bell/ATT and retired to live in Dunnellon, • Fla. She enjoyed playing tennis, golf, traveling with family and friends, and was a dedicated member of the Methodist church. She moved back to North Carolina in 2006 to be close to her son and family. She was also preceded in death by her fonner husbands, Al Webb and Roger Norton; a sister, Edna Martin; and a brother, Larry Cheek. Survivors: her husband, Vincent Mannino; son, Wayne Webb (Jennifer) of Mocksville; stepchildren, Judy Gra ham (Rodger), Linda Mulligan (Kevin), and Kenny Norton (Cindy), all of San Diego, Calif.; a granddaughter, Mendy Peles (Jim); a grandson, George Webb (Cammie); sever al stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sis ters, Betty Williams of Saline, Mich., Tommye Logan of Clemmons, Gayle Tripplet (Donnie) of Jonesville, Phyllis Wagoner (Pete) of Anderson, S.C., Shirley Eichenbaum and Judy Hemric of Winston-Salem; a brother, Seth Cheek (Sandra) of Oak Island; along with a number of nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5 at Forsyth Memorial Gardens. Memorials: Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hos pice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Hillsdale UMC, 5018 US 158, Advance. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Juanita G. Galle Patrick Juanita G. Galle Patrick, 64, of Mocksville died Mon day, Jan..30 at her home. She was bom in Harrison County, Miss, on Sept. 8,1952. She was the daughter of the late Jack Phillip Galle and Dorothy Dolores Dunn. She retired as a dental assistant. B^^^ Survivors: her husband of 32K '''' ^j^B years, John Joseph Patrick; 2 sons, John Ryan Patrick (Cari- ' . ^ 3 dice) of Mocksville and Shane Anthony Michael Patrick (Russell Buchan) of England; and a half brother, Robert Cox of Winstoo-Salem. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Delores Gal le, and a brother, Jack Phillip A celebration of life service was conducted Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. at Davie Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rowari Fay officiating. The family re ceived friends Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials; American Cancer Society, 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407; or Brenner Childrehs Hospital, Medical Center Blvdj Winston-Salem, 27157. Condolences: wwwJaviefuneraiservice.com. Davis county Puo'.ic uofsfV T'-.r-l/QWitle NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 9,2017 - C4?0 Ronnie Wilson Thompson Mr. Ronnie Wilson Thompson, 67. of Ellcin, died Mon day, Jan. 30,2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bora Oct. 8. 1949 in Surry County to the late Wilson Calvin and Hazel Harris Thompson. Mr. Thomp son .was a retired Cooperative Extension Director in Davie County and a member of Bessie's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: his wife, Patricia Reynolds Thompson of the home; his daughter, Alicia McCormick; his grandchildren, Isaac McCormick ^d Lauren Grace McCormick; sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and Mike Walker and Ramona and Greg Pardue; his aunt, Josephine Snow; a niece, Emma Pardue; and nephew, Calvin Pardue. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Moody-Davis Funeral Home in Dobsoo. There funeral followed in the Moody Davis Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Grose officiating. There was be a private burial on Friday. Memorials: SECU House. 1917 Baldwin Lane, Winston Salem, 27103. The SECU Family House provides friend ship, support, and affordable family-focused accommoda tions for adult patients and caregivers traveling to Forsyth County for health care. Kristie Nicole Widener ^ On Tuesday, Jan. 24,2017 Kristie Nicole "Funky Girl" Widener of Advance died, ^ Born on July 10,' 1989 to lived most of her.Iife in Davie County and was a gradiiate of \ .JM County High school and Davidson County Community r preceded in death Jr n S Survivors: her son, Landon B Pegram; daughter, Cloey Fos-M ter;' her mother^ "Vickie W. Bender and step-father Joe Bender; brother, Jakob. Bender; step-sister, Sable Bender, step-brother, Joey Bender; her grandparents, Gail and Ron nie McCuiston; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. A celebration of her life was conducted at 2 pjn. Sun day, Jan. 29 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by Pas tor Dave Richardson Jr. and Tim Dunn. The family receive dfriends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial followed at Farmington Community Cemetery. Memorials: Redland Church.IPHC, Building Fund, 137 Baltimore Rd. Advance; and Storehouse for Jesus, Native American Outreach Fund, PO Box 216,Mocksville. Condolences: wwwJtayworth-millerjcom. v> dl <5 & y-s — 1 _ <£? tr O t O rd s Lucy Greene Winebarger Lucy Greene Winebarger, 104, of Boone, died Tuesday, Jan. 31,2017, at her residence. : 1 Mrs. Wmebarger is thea daughter of the late Richard Survivors: 2 sons, John ly Wineba^er and wife Barba- Townsend and husband Dana of Boone, Viigie Holman, Sue Miller and husband Glen, all of Maryland; 18-grandchil- dren; 34-great grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Albert Winebarger'; 3 sons, Albert Winebarger Jr., Joseph Wme- ' barger and Steve Winebarger; 2 daughters-, Barbara Reese and Mary Sue Wmebarger; 2 grandchildren; a great-grand child; a son-in-law. Gene Reese; 2 daughters-in-law, Betty Winebarger and Muriel Wmebarger; a brother, George W. Greene; and a brother-in-law, Cliff Holman. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 4 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating were the Revs. Jerry Moretz and Brian Cornell. Memorials: Hopewell Community Church Cemetery, care of Betty Davis, 4061 US 194 N., Boone, 28607. Condolences: wwwJiamptonfuneralnc.com. Dane cfiitTtyfiffinc u;)far> Mocksv'tlle. NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 16,2017 n C7 David Alan Deadmon Mr. David Alan Deadmon, 60,died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, following a six yearbanle with prostate cancer. He was bom June 9,1956, in Elizabeth, NJ. He a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was. employed by Honda Jet in Greensboro, had worked many years with U.S. Airways in griw— Winston-Salem and Charlotte and also B''' " Greensboro. ff, -7# He was preceded 0 ^ in death by his fa- K ther, Edward Albert |R 1 Deadmon. Survivors: his Karen Rat- - A ledge Deadmon; m his mother, Eva B, Tutterow Deadmon of Mocksville; 2 daughters, Kara Elizabeth Deadmon of Durham and Erin Kathleen Deadmon of Boston, Mass.; a brother, Edward Deadmon (Rebecca) of Cary; sisters-in-law, Ann Barnes of Mocksville and Etta Ratledge of Winston-Salem; and many family members. A memorial service, was conducted at 11 a.m., Satur day, Feb. 11 at Episcopal Church of the Ascension at Fork with Father Dan Wall officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. TTie family received friends following the service. . Memorials: DAY, 1958 US 601 S., Mocksville; or WFBMC/Cancer Research, Medical Center Blvd:, Win ston-Salem,27157. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice£om. Eva'Ditterow Deadmon Mrs. Eva Tutterow Deadmon, 93, died on Saturday, Feb. 11,2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Win ston-Salem from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was bom on Aug. 7,1923, in Davie County. She was employed by the Davie County Public School System as a cafeteria assistant. She loved to paint, giving her art work away freely. She was generous with her time and affection heading the altar guild of the Episcopal Church of the As cension, where she was a member. Survivors: her son, Edward Deadmon and wife Rebecca of Cary: sister. Doris Berrier of Goose Creek, S.C.; daugh ter-in-law, Karen Deadmon of Mocksville; granddaugh ters, Kara Deadmon of Durham and Erin Deadmon of Bos ton, Mass.; Michelle Damato of Buffalo, N.Y.,^hom she considered as a daughter; and other family members. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Edward Deadmon, in 1981, and her son, David Deadmon, on Feb. 8,2017. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 am., Satur- day, Feb. 18. at Episcopal Church of the Ascension at Fork, - with Father Dan Wall officiating. Inurnment will follow in O the church columbarium. Memorials: Church of the Ascension Memorial Fund, ^ 183 Fork Bixby Road, Advanc; or Alzheimer's Foundation of America at w'wiv.a/^tfniirg. Condolences: Hww.ea/onj^mera/service.com. Larry Gene Harris Mr. Larry Gene Harris of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. dn Friday,Nov. 18,2016. ' Mr. Harris was bom on County to Bonnie Speer Hm- i ris of Mocksville and the late W.D. "Tub" Harris. He attend- I ed Davie County High School, i Class of 1970, and served in t nam War. 1% Also surviving; four broth- Garry Harris, all of Mocks- p ' ville, and Jeffrey Harris of Se- vierville.Tenn. A graveside service was held on Jan. 28 , 2017 at 11 am. at Bear Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Eddy: Andrew Krecker Jpbe ni Andrew Krecker Jobe HI, 67, died Feb. 6,2017 at For- syth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. • He was bora on April 7,1949, and was employed by Al lied Barton UniversrJ. He was a member of Eaton Baptist Church in Mocksville. Survivors; his wife Harriet of LewisviUe; 3 children; 4 grandchildren; his brothetTPaul Jobe (Brenda) of German- town, Term. and their 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Krecker Jobe Jr., and his mother, Marion Belcher Jobe. A memorial service will be held at Eaton Baptist Church. Charles Montgomery Lashley Mr Charles Montgomery Lashley, 88, of Fanmngton, died on Friday, Feb. 10,2017. at Autumn Care of Mocks- ^ He was bom Jan. 10,1929. in Richland County, S C. to the late Floyd Montgomery and Mary Nell Hartman Lash ley. Mr. Lashley was a lifelong member of Fanmngton United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from McUan Trucking Co. in Winston-Salem after 33 years and from T&LTrucking Co. in Advance. I^. Lashley. was a member of Farmington Masonic Lodge 265 , where he had been past Master and had received the aw^ . for 50 years of service. He was Worthy Patron as a memUr of the Eastern Star. He enjoyed traveling with his family, family gatherings, was a reader and a mentor to many ^o- ole Mr Lashley was community oriented havmg served on the Fannington Volunteer Fire Department. He started the first girl's Softball team in Farmington. Survivors: his wife of 60 years.Lorene Doub Lashley of the home; 3 children, Debbie Lashley of Tennessee, Cecd Lashley (Kerstin) of Winston-Salem and Mary Comher (Jacky) of Mocksville; and 3 grandchildren, Wdliam Lash ley, Cindy Corriher and Anna Corriher. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Fannington United Methodist Church with the Rev. Amold GosneU officiating: Burial followed m Farmmgton Community Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic Graveside Rites. The family received fnends on Sunday, Feb 12, from 5-7 pm. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Farmington UMC, 1939 Fannington Road, Mocksville; or Fannington Community Cemetery, c/oBonnie Joyner, 155 Pineville Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 16,2017 - i T Billy Leadford Merritt Billy Leadford Menitt of Gainesvilla, Ga. died on Thursday, Dec. 22,2016 after a lengthy illness. He was bom on Sept. 30, 1939 in Wg" Franklin County, Ga., the second of nine wk children bora to the late Darby and Dor- ris Scott Merrin. He spent his formative Camesville, ,Ga. and graduat- ^ Irom Union Grove High School in 1957, where he was a member of the basketball team. In 1959, he met Lola Owens. They, were married in . Gainesville in 1960, and were parents to Hmothy Wayman, Stacie Lorraine, Barry Ray and Garry Kay. They attended Mt. Calvary Church of God Holiness in Gainesville, where he served as a deacon for several years. In 2004, he became a member of Seeking the Truth Ministries. He was a licensed commercial truck driver and worked for Gainesville area companies delivering con struction materials. He-retired from Builders Way in 2007. Known as "Papa" to his grandchildren and "Shine" to close family and friends, he was an animated storyteller. He of ten entertained family with stories about growing up with his siblings and the things he had seen in his work life. His sense of humor brought laughter. He enjoyed gardening, taking pride in sharing with family and friends. He was also preceded in death by: his children, triplets Keithan, Kevin and Kerry (died in childbirth in 1963); brothers, Aaron Merritt, Henry Merritt; sisters Martha Faye (at childbirth) and Marilyn Merritt; and grandson. Officer Darryl Deon Wallace. Survivors: his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Timo thy and Andreana Merritt of Stone Mountain, Ga., Barry and Laurel Merritt of Oakwood, Ga., Garry and Adrierme Merritt of Flowe^ Branch, Ga.; daughter, Stacie Barksdale of Lovejoy, Ga.; sisters, Linda Ijames of Mocksville (She moved to Mocksville in 1953, and was accompanied to the funeral by her cousins, Pastors Thomas and Gloria Dalton and Charlie Ray Rivers) and Jane Merritt of Gainesville; brothers, Roy Merritt of Houston, Texas and Coy Merritt of Lula, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, Ashleigh Barksdale, Andrew . Barksdale, Anjelica Barksdale, Brandon Merritt, Brian Merritt, Brenton Merritt, Jonathan Merritt, Lauren Merritt, Darrius Heard, Dorian Heard, Dierre Wallace, Naomi Mer ritt and Josiah Merritt; 8 great-grandchildren, Skye Barks- dale-Bethea, Kyler Barksdale, Rylei Heard, Ava Heard, Darrius Heard Jr., Sydney Heard, Cassidy Harris, Jeremiah Merritt; and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Memo rial Park Funeral Home in , Gainesville. Biirial was in ; ^ Memorial Park Cemetery. I Pallbearers were Andrew ' Barksdale, Tommy Barks- I dale, Dorian Heard, Jona than Merritt, Brenton Mer- j ritt, Brian Merritt, Jimmy Owens Jr. Catherine Mae Mock Sofley Mrs. Catherine Mae Mock Sofley, 89, formerly of US 158, Advance, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was bora Nov. 8,1927 in Dayie County to the late George Washington and Eliza Mae Essex Mock. Mrs. So fley was a lifelong member of Mocks United Methdoist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jesse Martin Sofley Jr. Survivors: a daughter, Kathy Pfeiffer and husband Mike' -of Advance; a grandson, Nicholas Pfeiffer; and siblings, Emily Eaton' (Don) of Advance, Edith Rummage (Bill) of Lexington and Lee Mock (Nancy) of Advance. A funeral service was conducted at 11 am. Friday, Feb. 10 at Mocks United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Elrod officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Memorials: Mocks UMC.PO Box 2122, Advance. • Condolences: www.eatdiifuneralservice.com. Edward Richard Taylor Edward Richard Taylor, 60, of Salisbury, died at Ms home under Hospice care Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, fol lowing a battle with cancer. He was the widower of Ni- cole Lynette Hickmon who died July He worked at , Freightlin- er as a mechanic for 12 years prior to becoming disabled. He enjoyed golfing and loved time nl' )il with his family. He attended If Enon Baptist Church. ^ preceded in T •. j P death by: Ms parents, James A. atttPPlB I Taylor Sr. and Marie Schaffer Taylor; a son, Tyler Taylor (1995-2016); and a ter, Joyce Wilderman. Taylor (Hillary) of Salisbury, Todd Taylor (Starr) of Gold Hill and Robert Taylor (Jody) of Rockwell; a brother, James Taylor Jr. (Kim) of Wood- leaf; 2 sisters, Sandra Morrison (John) of Woodleaf and Linda Steele of Salisbury; 8 grandchildren, Kourtney, Nicholas, Alexis, Samuel, Kami, Morgan, Madison, and Macey; and a great-grandchild, Kristopher. The visitation was from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Enon Baptist Church, Salisbury. The celebration of life service was at the church Monday, Feb. 13 at noon with the Rev. Ken Clark officiating. Burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials; Davie Funeral Service, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www,daviejuneralservice.com., Wocksvtlle. NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 23,2017 Betty Sue Nickels Frogge Betty Sue (Nickels) Frogge, 54, of Mocksville, died at ber home Tuesday, Feb. 7,2017. She was bom June 15,1962, to the late Dewey and Vir ginia Wright Nickels. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. n Survivors: her husband of 39 years, Arthur Edward Frog- ge; 2 sons. Buddy Lee Frogge (Brittany Bridges) of Mocks- ville and Michael Edward j Frogge (Jenna) of Richlands; nn 3 daughters, Amanda Virginia Marie Frogge of Davie Coun- ty, Christy Ann Frogge of Ad- vance and Jenny Lynn Frogge of Winston-Salem; 2 brothers, Steven Nickels of Kemers- ville and Marvin Nickels of Advance; a hdf-sister, Eliz- abeth Nickels of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; her best friend. Penny Wood; and longtime family friends, the Kings. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Paul Nickels. The family received friends from 6-8: p.m. Saturday,' Feb. 11 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral chapel at 3 p jn. Sunday, Feb. 12, with Pastor Danell Cox officiating. Burial followed in Lib erty Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Davie Funeral Service. 416 Valley Road, Mocksville. . Condolences: wwwxiaviefiineralservice.com. John^Henry Grant. . John Henry Grant of Mocksville died on Monday, Feb. 20,2017. He was bom on June 6, 1938 in Davie County, and was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Mozella Doulin Grant; 4,brothers, Robert Hospital for more than 50 years in various positions, and once helped delivery of a child while on duty. He was a'faithful member^H| of Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church, where he served on the Building and Grounds Commit tee, Outreach Committee, Usher Board, and Trustee Board, and he also served as an Elder of the church. He owned a car'detailing business, was a Jack of all trades and was well loved. The doctor was al ways in, which meant he saw a lot of patients in his car port, from psychiatry to medical to veterinary services, he never turned anyone away, and everyone always walked away with a bright prognosis. He was known for his dance moves; it wasn't a party until he showed up. Anyone who knew him knew not to bother him when any court shows or political debates were televised. He was a friend, some one to laugh and talk with, someone to clown around with, . someone to wash your car, or just sit and watch the cars drive by. Survivors" his wife of 57 years, Ernestine Laveme Car ter Grant of the home; 5 children, Russell (Melanie) Grant ' of Charlotte, Telesia DuBose of Lewisville, Sherri (Rick) Jeffeiies of Mocksville, Meshelle Keys of Millersville. Md., and Johna (Noah) Wiseman of Mocksville; 4 grand children, Jessica Grant, Bianca Grant, Jasmine Grant and , Johnathan Wiseman; a great-grandchild, Aubrey Grant; a brother-in-law, Richard (Faye) Carter;'2 sisters-in-law, Anne Grant and Lillian Neely; Lee Cain, a "son" he helped raise; adopted daughter, Sandra Chapman; a host of nieces, -nephews, cousins and friends. • Funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at 3 pm. at Turrentine Baptist Church in Mocksville. Pastor Fred Terry will officiate and burial will follow in Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will re ceive friends at Turrentine Baptist Church one hour before the service. Memorials: Second Presbyterian, 400 Pine St., Mocks ville, or St. John AME Zion, 145 Campbell Road, Mocks ville. Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHomeJiet. goctev-ais, b- Joanna Lentz Hoit Mrs. Joanna Lentz Holt, 89, of Mocksville, died Sun day, Feb. 19,2017 at Trinity Elms. She was bom Feb. 19.1928 in Forsyth County to Mar vin Clay and Gloria May Lentz. Mrs. Holt was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Glenn Holt; a brother, James F. Lentz; and a grandson, Matthew Ryan Holt. Surviving: 3 sons. Gene Hoit and wife Marcia of Ad vance, Steve Holt and wife Sherry of Lewisville and Terry .Holt and wife Paulette of King; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Harris officiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Gar dens of Memory. Memorials; Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hos pice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: H'>wvJjcyM'(7r//j-/nj7/er.ct)m. DAVIECOUNTYENTERPRISERECORD,Thursday,Fcb.23,2017 J John Lewis Mayfield John Lewis Mayfield, 76, died following a period of ill ness at his residence on Feb. 18,2017. He was bom in Rowan County to the late Johnnie MackHand Lizzie Martin Mayfield. He auended R.A. Clement High School in Cleveland, and was a lumberman. He worked at Erwin Mills as a machine operator. At an early age, he joined Erwin Tem ple CME Church in Woodleaf. Later, he joined Chosen Church of Faith and was a faithful mem ber for 32 years, where he served as an Elder. He was married to Addie Lucille Hainton for 49 years.His hobbies were singing, playing ball, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Alvin Mayfield and Frank Mayfield; and 2 sisters, Doris Gray and Deborah James. Survivors: his wife, Addie Lucille Mayfield; 3 sons, Corey (Kristy) Mayfield and Raymon G. Mayfield, all of Mocksville, and John Lewis (Brandy) Mayfield of Lexing ton; 4 daughters, Kimberly Mutz of Salisburj', Lisa Hair- ston, Tabitha Mayfield and Lakeisha Tenor, all of Mocks ville; his mother, Lizzie Mayfield; 2 brothers, Felton (Judy) Mayfield and Wilton (Kimberly) Mayfield; 3 sisters, Libby (Milton) Neely, Pastor Ruby Howell and Alexis Cline; a sister-in-law. Savannah Mayfield; a number of grandchil dren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 24 at l:30'pjn. at Erwin Temple CME Church in Woodleaf. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The f^ily will receive friends at the church 30 minutes before the service. ' Condolences; www.GrahamFiiheralHome.net. . Dorothy Beatrice Mayes Misfeldt Dorothy Beatrice Mayes "Dot" or "Dottie" Misfeldt, 93, of Harmony, died at the home she shared with her nephew, Terry Lee Poole and his wife, Sarah, Sunday, Feb. 19,2017. She was a native of the Harmony community, the 1 daughter of the late Herbert "HB." Mayes and Lola Ben- field Mayes. She was the wid- ow of Edwin Misfeldt. Others preceding her in death includ- ed a step-son, Edwin "Butch" Misfeldt Jr. and 3 sisters and 3 jb.; brothers. She worked for Stimpson W Hosiery Mills in Statesville. -F She then moved from Ired- ,i6 .'f -lell County to Marietta,- Ga., *' a . where she met and married her husband, Edwin, who was an Army veteran and bad worked on'the Panama Canal. During her years in Georgia, she worked for an insurance company and was active in the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and her church. She later returned to Iredell County where she rekindled old friendships and made many new ones. Also surviving: stepdaughters, Madelyn Corder (Glen) and Margaret Misfeldt, all of Orlando,"Fla.; plus many nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services were conducted at 1 pm. Wednes day, Feb. 22 at Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Chaplain Sharon Snow. The body liejn state atReavis Funeral Home of Statesville until the time of service. Condolences: www.reavisfhstatesviUe£om. Edward Eugene'Bucky'Miller Edward Eugene "Bucky" Miller,of Davie County, 80, diedFeb. 16,2017. • He was bom Feb. 19,1936 to Daisy and Guy West Mill er in Fannington. He was preceded in death by his motherBand father and a sister, Joann Howard. He graduated from the NC School for the Deaf in Mor- ganton. During his high school years, 1952-1956, he excelled at track, basketball and foot ball. In 1978 he was induct ed into the NC ^hool for the Deaf Athletic Hall of Fame. He moved to Chicago in 1959 .where he was active in the deaf community, eventually retiring after 35 years with Johnson and Quin^ a printing company. In 1961, he won a gold medal as a member of the US basketball team which played in the Deaf Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. He returned to Dayie County in 1994. Survivors: 4 sons, Mike Miller (Elaine) of Advance, Kirby Miller (Donna) of Campton Hills, 111., Steve Miller (Deriy) of England and Eddie Miller of Texas; 8 grand children; 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Miller; and 3 sisters, Wanda Atkins, Gay Moore (Claude) and Jackie Miller. A private gathering was held by his family to honor his life and accomplishments. Memorials: NC School for the Deaf m Morganton. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralser\>ice.com. Edward Earl Nesbit Edward Earl Nesbit, 90, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Feb. 14,2017 at his residence. Mr. Nesbit was bom May 30, 1926 of Rowan County a son of the late Oscar Talmage I . Nesbit and Mary America Wet- jlMV' more Nesbit. He was a graduate •of Woodleaf High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy " serving in World War II. He ji^' ^ worked for McLean Trucking for 33 years and worked in main- jb.-a.' tenance at Salisbury Lumber Co. Ik He was a member of Spencer Ma- sonic Lodge and Concord United Methodist Church in Mocks- , -' ville. He and wife Dorothy were among the founding members of the Ellis Saddle Club; They were longtime summer residents of Myrtle Beach. Preceding him in death was his wife, Dorothy Beck Nesbit, whom he married June 19,1948 and died April 25, 2005. Survivors: his sons, Gary Nesbit (Diahe) of Salisbury and Tim Nesbit (Jian Wei) of Lake Norman; daughter Gail Nesbit Elwood (David) of Mocksville; sister Jane Gate- wood of Asheville; grandchildren Spenser Nesbit, Jeffiey Nesbit arid Matthew Howser. Visitation was from ll am-noon Saturday, Feb. 18 at Summersett Funeral Home. The memorial service was at noon at Summersett Memorial Chapel conducted by Pastor Arnold Gosnell with burial following at Rowan Memorial Park with military honors. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care of Rowan, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, 28144. Condolences: wwwjummersettfuneralhome.com. CQOR^Pufific uwary MocksvHle, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 23,2017-C C ? C T Ryan Neal Parker Ryan NeaJ Parker, 45, of Stallings, died on Jan. 26,2017 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was bom in Forsyth County to Larry and Ernestine West Parker. He graduated from Da- i vie County High School in 1989, from •Forsyth Technical Community College ^ ^ ^ in 1991 with an associate's degree in ' I drafting and design, and with honors v ^ \ from High Point University in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in computer information systems. At the time of his death, he worked for Time Warner Cable/Charter-Spectrum Communica- tions as a senior manager, system and database administrator of information technology. He was a member of First Baptist Church Indian Trail. Survivors; his wife, Jamie Scott Parker; his daughter, Madison Parker, his son. Chandler Parker (girlfriend Han nah Ziegler), all of Stallings; his p^nts, Larry and Emes- tine Parker of Advance; his father-in-law, James Scott of Cooleemee; and his cousins. Brent Ward (Rachel) of Clem- mons and Anthony Ward (Stacy) of Advance. A memorial service was held on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 pjD. at First Baptist Church, Indian Trail. Memorials; First Baptist, P.O Box 2550, Indian Trail, 28079. Delmer'Wayiie' Taylor Delmer "Wayne" Taylor, 79, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Davie Place Residential Care. Bom Feb. 18, 1937 in Ashe County, he was the son of the late James Walter Taylor and Floye Evelyn Stanley Taylor. He at- tended Ashe County public schools and was a member of Midway Bap- ^ tist Church in West Jefferson. He yvas a simple man who asked little ofothers. He loved the color fed and Survivors: a brother, Jennings D. Df 4,?^ • Ij Taylor (Brcnda) of Hudson; a sister, B; • KV YvonneBurt of New York; special 'y 1 nieces and caregivers. Dawn Black- v-jf/ n J wood (Terry) and Donna Boger. both of Mocksville; plus several other nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by: 3 brothers, James Jr., Earl and Burl Taylor; and 2 sis ters, Gladys Woodie and Louise Medley. A celebration of life memorial service was conducted at 1 pm. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Midway Baptist Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the time of ser vice in the chiuch. His cremains were laid to rest in the church cemetery. ^Condolences; www.davfe^«era/service.com. Adam Joseph Taylor Mr. Adam Joseph Taylor, 33, of Keroersviile, died Sat- urday.Feb. 18,2017. He was bom Aug. 24, 1983, in Harris County, Texas. He was employed with Allen Industries in Greensboro. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, the outdoors, his dog Roxy and other pets. He had a gentle spirit, was talented and artistic. He was preceded in death by B'IBS paternal grandparents, Monnie Bi'i;. • .B Lee and Mary Anne Taylor; and maternal grandparents,- Joe arid ® Wilma Resnik. , Survivors: his father, Joe Tay- bB||||^B|^HB lor (Janet) of Mocksville; bis mother, Pat Taylor formerly of Winston-Salem; his girlfriend and her son, Ai^ Rogers and Degan; siblings, Shannon Kip- ping-Caldwell (Allen) of Lou- siana, Erica Phillips (Mark) of South Carolina, Bill Overcash of Pinehurst, Justin Overcash (Catherine), Landon Overcash, all of Mocksville and Savannah Taylor of Chapel Hill; grandparents, Don and Prisciila Nichols of Mocksville; his uncles. Bill Resnik and Stuart Taylor (Linda); aunt, Mary Godley (Renwick); and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service was to be conducted at 2 pjn., Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Eaton Funeral Chapel, Mocksville, with the Rev, Stan Riddle officiating. Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc., Western CaroUna Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Ste. 250, Charlotte, 28209. Condolences: www.eatdnjuneralservice.com. Charles William 'Chuck' Walker Charles William "Chuck" Walker Jr., 69, died at his home under Hospice care Saturday, Feb. 18,2017. Bom Nov. 22,1947, in Ired- ell County, he was the son of the late Charles William "Bill" Walker Sr. and the late Wilma Lois Hutchins Walker, and the B^BBBBRB^^^I husband of Paula Lee Furches Walker. He was a graduate of Davie County High School and BBJB^^^^ CT had a successful, award-win- M -J ning career in sales in the au- - ^ Bh tomotive industry. He was a Mason and member of Bailey ^ ' Lodge 146. Also surviving: a son, Charles William "Chip" Walk- er m of. Mocksville; a step-^ son, Dustin David Trivette of Mocksville; a step-daughter, Delilah Christie of North Myr- » tie Beach, S.C.; 2 sisters, Sheny Walker Plott (Pedro) and Sandra Walker Sanford, both of Mocksville. The family was to receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service was to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Chap lain Ann Dalton and Deano Allen officiating. Burial was to follow in the Jericho Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials: Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Paris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. ^^OGksville, DA\TE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 23,2017-C 61 CT ui V- O t o Frances Elizabeth Wiles Williams Frances Elizabeth Wiles Wilfiams, 79, of Advance died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Regency Care of aemmons with her family by her side. A memorial service wOl be held 4:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 25 at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel with Chaplain Susan Kane officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. She was bom Sept. 4,1937 in Wilkes County to Bura Wiles and Carrie Poe Wiles. She was retired from AT&T, Disney Land and Owen Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnnie Williams; son, Johnny Williams; and her sister, Florence Daniels. Surviving: her daughter, Wanda Williams of Lexing ton; son, James Williams (Cindy) of Advance; brother, Frank Wiles of Tobaccoville; grandchildren, Terry Wil liams, Landon Bowen (Jaclyn); great-grandchildren, Ciera Williams, Maddox Bowen, Maverick Bowen and Takiya Perry; great-great-grandchild, Lillian Priddy; and a host of family, firien^, nieces and nephews. Memorials: Kate B. Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: vnvwAmidsonfunercdhomeJiet. Oavie courfty f ubns uwaty V.ocksville, nC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 2,2017-11^13 Barry Call Mr. Hany Call, 75, of Mocksville, died at his home un- ler Hospice care Tuesday morning, Feb. 28,2017. Mr. Call is in the care of Davie Funeral Service. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservicexom. Ernest Haywood Clontz Jr. Eniest Haywood Clontz Jr., 92, died at Kate B. Reyn olds Hospice Home Thursday, Feb. 23,2017., A native of Suny County, nior," he was a World War II Du^Power Co. He was a Ma- em Lodge No. 210 AF&AM. in Fremont, Ind., and attended Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church in Mocksville. Also surviving; a son, Steve 0. Clontz of Rockwell; a daughter, Kay Stewart (Wesley) of High Point; 2 brothers, J.C. Clontz (Barbara) and Brpadus Clontz (Alice Faye), all of Mocksville; a sister, Charlene Williams of Hickory; . 6 grandchildren, Nick and Maxine Clontz, Alina and Eric Stewart, and Chris and Angie Beck; 12 great-grandchil dren; and his canine companions, Sandy and Lacy. P Also preceding him in death were; 2 daughters, Ernes tine Beck and Annette Davis; a brother, James Clontz; and a grandson, Matthew Davis. The family received friends from noon-1 pro. Saturday at Chestnut Grove UMC. The celebration of life service foUowed in the church at 1 with the Rev. Bob Briggs offi ciating. Committal and interment were in the church ceme tery with full military honors accorded by the VFW Mem<> rial Honor Guard and the US Navy Honors Team. Masonic Rites were rendered by Mocksville Lodge 134 AF&AM. James Ray Drum Mr. James Ray Drum, 82, of Ryans Way, Mocksville, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at his home. He was bom July 2,1934, in Iredell ^unty to the late David Flake and Versie Mae Holland ESum. He was a graduate of Central High.School, Class of 1953. He was a former member of New Prospect Church and a current member at Bread of Life Church, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 24th Group Engineering Co., Germany and Na tional Guard 105th Engineering Co., Statesville. He was raised on a farm and since he was a little boy, enjoyed hunt ing rabbits. He was a long time member of Tar Heel Bea- . gle Club. He was a plumber and pipefitter and member of Locd'Union 96 in Charlotte and Local 421. He had a love of dogs and fishing. Survivors: his wife, to whom he was married in March of 1982, Kay Safiey Drum of the home; 2 brothers, Nor- ris Drum (Dorene) and Roger Dram (Debbie); and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Memorials: Tar Heel Beagle Club, c/oTommie Belcher, Treasurer, 737 Crescent Drive, Mocksville. Condolences: www^atonfuneralservicexom. Cindv Carol Edwards Sy Carol Edwards, 48. died at home on Feb. 21.20n afterabatflewifl.canc^,^_^^ her children. Amber□Story and Richard Lyons; her parents, Billy and Kathleen Edwards;and 3 siblings, Michael-Dean,Tammy andTodd Edwards. She worked at Forsyth Technical Community College as dentalassisting program coordinator. She was bbm and raised in Winston-Sa-lem, and lived her life with top-' notch leadership, commitment and morals.There will be a tribute and me morial at Forsyth Tech.Per her wishes, there will be no service. Johnnie Newsom Honeycutt Mrs. Johnnie Newsom Honeycutt, 74, of Davie Acad emy Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at her home. She was bom Oct. 28,1942, in Wake County to the late John and Eudine Wall. She was also preceded in death by her fi nt husband, Edwin Newsom; and a sister. Sue Yauger. Survivors: her husband of 22 years, Don R. Honeycutt of the home; a daughter, Trade Lakey (Eric), a son. Randy Newsom Jr. (Diane), all of Mocksville; 5 granddaughters; and 3 stepchildren. ' A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sat urday, March 11 at Clyde's Chapel Baptist Church, 16657 Buffalo Road in Wendell, with the Rev. Trey Wells offici ating. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds HopsiceHome, 101 Hos pice Lane, Winstbn-Salem, 27103. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservicejCom. Joe Richardson Hoover Joe Richardson Hoover, 86. of Mocksville. died at his home under Hospice care' Monday, Feb. 27,2017: He was bora in Davidson County on July 26, 1930, the son of the late OsCar Pernel! Hoover and Edna JaneRichardson Hoover. He was the widower of the late Helen Brown Hoover who died Jan.'4, 2013, after 61 years ofmarriage. He was also preceded in death by a sister, LoisHoover Camp, a brother-in-law, Jack Camp, and a niece, Debbie Russo. He was a graduate of Hasty High School in Thomas-, ville. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Armyduring the-Korean War. He had a career in the textile and furniture industries, retiring from Lexington Furniture in 1996. He enjoyed farming, horses and history, and he was an excellent story teller.Survivors: his daughter. Lynn Yokley (Dale) and son, Carl Hoover (Lisa), all of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Yokley-Krige (Ryan), Zach Yokley (AUison).Heather Daywalt (Justin) and Michael Hoover (Lisa); 2great-grandchildren, Wamer Knge and McKenzie Hoover, a niece, Janet Crigler (Hugo); a great-nephew, Jamie Russo; many neighbors and friends in the community; plus his special pet, Shayla. The visitation with family will, be from 1-2 p.in. Friday, March 3 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of lifeservice will begin at 2- officiated by the Rev. John Erwin. Burial with military honors will be in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. Howers wDl be accepted- Memorials: Davie Coiiiity Public Library or to the charity of donor's choice. Condolences: www^avie^neralservice.com. DAVIECOUNTYENTERPRISERECORD,Thursday,March2,2017-lX ^13 Mrs. Bobbie Benson Muilis Mrs. Bobbie Benson MuUis, 63, of Mocksville, died on Monday, Feb. 20,2107 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom on April 17, i — , 19'53 in Davie County to the late Robert Floyd "Big Daddy" Ben- son Sr. and Mary Nell "Granny" Allen Benson, She graduated from Davie High School, where she was the first female to play on a men's golf team in North Caro- |;: ,r?„ •, lina. She helped co-manage Twin i Cedars GolfCourse, the first pub- lie golf course in Davie County, - "■ built by her father. , She was also preceded in tdeath by her a sister, .Deborah MRgn ' ADenise Worden, and a brother, |jB James Gregory Benson. Survivors: her husband of 46 years; Tony; her daughter, Tonya Muilis; her granddaughters, Avery and Rylie; and a brother, Robin Benson. Per her wishes, there will be no service. Eleanor Cunningham Nichols Eleanor Cunningham Nichols, 85, died at Forsyth Med- . ical Center Thursday, Feb. 23,2017. • She was a native of,Cazenovia,N.Y., the daughter of the late Milton Charles Cunning- Ellen Cook Cunning- ham, and the widow of the late 1 Albert Nichols, who died in 1997. She was a retired seamrI ' • PH stress in the textile industry. H Survivors: 5 sqns, Kevin"*ya.» Nichols' of Castorland, N.Y.,T • ^ inaij Nichols of Winston-Sa- i j. lem, Charles, Eric (Brenda) and I ' anNichols,allofMocksviile;. 2 daughters, SheliaMixpn (Wil- \ '?& Shelley Mabe (Mark), . both of Mocksville; 14 grand children. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gilbert and Lawrence Cunningham; and a sister, Carolyn Andrews. The family received friends at Davie Funeral Chapel from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The celebration of life ser vice was held at 2 in the chapel with Pastor Michael Bjir- chette of Community Baptist Church officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Rose Cemetery. . Condolences: www.daviefiineralservice.com. Adam Bryan Shelton Mr. Adam Bryan Shelton, 39, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. He was bom in Forsy^ County on Oct. 23, 1977. He graduated from West.Forsyth High School where he en joyed playing baseball. He graduated from Forsyth Tech ' and was owner of Adam Shelton Electric. > Preceding him in death was his father, William Shelton. i. Surviving: 2 daughters, Marion and Megan Shelton and 4 their mother, Lori Shelton; mother, Rita Taylor Lee and I her husband. Dr. Tim Lee; special friend, Ahson AUcom. A memorial service was to be held 11 a.m. Thursday, y March 2 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. The fam- [ ily was to receive friends following the service. 1 I Memorials; to his daughter's school. Shady Grove El- ' ementaiy,3179ComatzerRd.Advance. Condolences: Hwv./iaywor//j-mi//er.com. Danny William'Dano'Shepherd . Danny William "Dano" Shepherd, 63, of Cooleemee, died at Forsyth Medical Center Saturday, Feb. 25,2017. He was bora in Iredell County Dec. 30, 1953, the son of the late Thomas Lee Shep- herd and Peggy Christy Dill. He was the husband of Debbie Spry Shepherd. HPAfter graduation from high Bp ^^BB school, he served his country- . * fflHhonorably in the U.S. Marine ["Sw*" ' ' 2*tj Corps, attaining the rank, of p. Saergeaiit. Prior to becoming |c Vjl disabled, he was a machine op- K ^#2 erator in the furniture industry. MHe was a member of Victory BBHfcfcBaptist Church. BhIk^^'In addition to his wife of ||||^^^>^ more than 45 years, he is sur- vived by: a son, Kristopher Shepherd (Susan) of Mocks- |BI^^BB^^^^B ville; a daughter, Jenny Shep herd Jones (Mac) of Salisbury; his step-mother, Margie Shepherd of Statesville; a brother,, Larry Shepherd of Statesville; a half-brother, Ricky Shepherd, and 2 half-sis ters, Glenda and Patty, all of StatesvOle; and 7 grandchil dren, Gabrielle, Kenzie, Mac, Kaylie, Bryce; Blain, and Lyla. Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Jeffrey William Shepherd; a daughter, Cherith Shepherd Straney; and a brother, Donnie Shepherd. ' The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Victory Baptist Church in CooIeemee. The cele bration of life service followed at 6 p.m. with Pastor Shel by Harbour officiating. Full military honors were accorded by the VFW- Memorial Honor Guard. A private burial will be at Salisbury National Cemetery. Memorials; Victory Baptist, P.O Box 686, Cooleemee, 27014. . • , . , Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice:com. Bunny Waller Still • Mrs. Butiny WaUer Still, 58, of Winston Salem, died on Feb. 21,2017, unexpectedly. She was a kind and loving person, an active member of Agape Faith Church of Clemmons. In addition to her parents, John and Mary Waller, she was preceded in death by: 4 brothers, John Henry, Wayne, Calvin, and William Waller. Survivors; her husband of 23 years, Raymond Still; 2 daughters, Deborah Marshall (Arlando), Cheryl Clark (James); a step-son, Warren Still (fiancd Deborah); 3.grandsons, Sanosuke, Genesis, and Josiah; 5 granddaugh- ters;Alizea, Makayla, Shayla, Jada, and Aerianna; 3 sisters, her devoted Violet Naylor (Mike), Ruby Baugus (Dennis Larou ) and Vera Jones (Greg); 4 brothers, Ervin Waller (Viiginia), Jimmy Waller, Johnny Waller (Debbie), and James Waller ( Helen); several nieces, nephews, cousins,, friends, family; and best friend, Pamela Patterson. Visitation was to be at Agape Faith Church in Clem mons on Wednesday, March 1 6-7 pm. Amemorial service was to follow at 7. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE ^CORp,Thiirsday,March 2,2017- Hatsuko Matayoshi Tucker Hatsuko Matayoshi Tucker, 84, of Cooleemee, died sud- deiiIyatherhomeMonday,Feb.27, She was a native of Okinawa, bom March 10, 1932, and was the .widow of the late Jimmy Lee Tuck- er who died in 2010. Mrs. Tucker -r--,. B| was a seamstress in the textile in- dustry and had worked for Burling- Survivors: a son, Robert Tucker of Cooleemee; 2 brothers-in-law, Henry Kyles of Salisbury and Don- aid Tucker (Joy) of Louisiana; 2 sisters-in-law, Frances O'Neal of Mocksville and Myrtle Tucker of Statesville; plus several nieces and nephews. No formal services are planned. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Salisbury National Cemetery. Condolences: wwwJaviefuneralservice^om. Allen Eugene Wensil Mr. Allen Eugene Wensil. 72, of Wilkesboro Street, Mocksville, died Saturday, Feb. 25,2017 at Forsyth'Medi cal Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom Nov. 6,1944 in Cabarrus County to the late Amos Alexander and Neavonne Carter Wensil. Mr. Wensil was retired from IngersoU-Rand. He was a hard worker, a faithful Christian and a loving husband. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Spry Wensil; and a brother, Robert Wensil. . Survivors: a son, Chris Wensil (Christa) of Fuquay-Va- rina; a granddaughter, Shelby Wensil; and a sister, Renee BaU. . . A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at Turrentine Baptist Church with the Rev. Rowan Fay officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences: www£atonfuneralservice£om.' Edith Hall WaUer Edith Hall Waller, 92, of Woodleaf, died on Feb. 23, 2017 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. She was bom June 6, 1924 to the late Henry Thomas Hall Sr. and the late Minnie Lippard Hall. She was preceded in death | —: 1 ' (Stephanie) Waller of Coolee mee and Charlie (Caroline) Wilkinson of Powhatan, Va.; great-grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, Mary, and Anna Waller ' of Mt. Ulla, Waylon and Cheyenne Waller of Cooleemee; and a great-granddaughter Wilkinson due in March. She graduated from Woodleaf High School, Qass of 1941. She graduated from Elon University in 1945 with a bachelor's degree in music. She taught piano at Mt. Ulla . and Cooleemee schools. In 1959 she enroUed at Catawba College and eamed a degree in elementary education. She taught at DukeviUe Elementary and Woodleaf Elementary before going to Cooleemee Elementary^here she taught first grade for 24 years. She was a chart^member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mocksville, where she served as pianist for 30 years, taught Sunday School, was a member of WELCA, served on several committees, and later sang in the choir. A celebration of her life was held in the Summersett Meniorial Chapel in Salisbury on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 pjn. with the Rev. David Nelson officiating. The family received friends prior to the service. Burial followed at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran. 1913 US 601 S, MocksvUle; or to Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, 28144. Condolences: vAvwsummersettfuneralbome.com. Connie Ann Wilkinson Young Connie Ann Wilkinson Young, 74, died on Friday, Feb. 24,2017 following a period of declining health. She was a native of Bancroft, W.Va., bom Nov. 26,1942, the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Lena Margaret McCla- nahan Wilkinson. She was a nn • graduate of Poca High School ^ and completed lab technician % 1 training at Herbert J. Xhomas .> j Memorial Hospital (W.Va.). By' , J She retired as a certified histo- DB ijB tij^ technologist with the VA Hos-BU pital in Salisbury in 1995. She enjoyed reading .and working was spending time with family. B8S|^H[HB|^^^9| She had been active in church where she saiig in the choir and served as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Society Baptist Church. Survivors: her husband of almost 55 years, Clark Ed win Young; 3 daughters. Beth McClure (Cisco Tejada-Di- az) of Mocksville, Kristan Young of Salisbury and Judith Ann Young Lowtharpe (Latney) of Cool Springs; a sister, Judith P. Bailey, of Poca, W.Va.; 7 grandchildren, Aaron Cauble (Leigha), Jeremiah McClure, Megan Cauble, Mer edith-Ann Sweatman, Jose" Tejada, Clint Sweatman, and Gracey Lowtharpe; 4 great-grandchildren, Hayes Cauble, Asher Cauble, Anniston Grannaman, Penelope Tejada, and one "on-the-way" (Cauble). The family was to receive friends from 1:30-2:45 pm. Wednesday, March 1 at Davie Funeral Chapel. A celebra tion of life service was to follow in the chapel at 3 pm., officiated by Pastors Jeff Holder and Glenn SellersBurial was to be in the Society Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences: wvAvMavieJuneralservice.com. Davie Goumy PuDiic immry Mocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 9,2017 n C7 Walter Daniel Brock Mr. Walter Daniel Brock, 57, of Advance died oa Mon day, March 6,2017 at Meridian Center of High Point. He was bom on May 15,1959 to GeraldineHines Brock and Frank Lee Brock in Caldwell County. He enjoyed mu sic and dancing. He had a love for his nieces and nephews, teaching them to dance to all the popular songs of the day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha B. Mitchell. Surviving: his children, Matthew and Elizabeth Brock; a grandson; a brother, Dennis Franklin Brock (Nancy) of Lexington; sisters, Patricia Minor (Grady) of Advance, Brenda Champ (Jamie) of Advance, Kathy Gunter (George Riley) of Mocksville; and a brother-in-law, Lonme Mitch ell of Lexington; special friends, Tommy Gunter, Amta Re ich; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 am., Saturday, March 11 at Hay worth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Burial will follow at Cooleemee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm. Friday, March 10 at the fu neral home. Condolences: wwwJiayworth-millerxom. Herbert Gray *Buster' Burton Mr. Herbert "Buster" Gray Burton, 69, ofAdvance, died on Feb. 28,2017 at his residence. He was bom Jan. 25,1948 in Forsyth County to Johnnie William Burton Sr. and Eupharzine Bodford Burton. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the maintenance supervisor for Alder Ridge Apartments. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: 2 sisters, Mildred Burton Holder and Doris Burton Barnes; and a brother, Robin Scott Burton. Surviving: his wife of 46 years, Velma Sink Burton; a daughter, Lisa Thurlo (Chad) of Mocksville; a son, Greg Burton (Jodi) of Clemmons; 4 grandchildren. Hunter Thur lo, Gray Thurlo, Carlee Burton, and Emilee Burton; 6 sib lings, Abbie Burton Stanley, William Burton, Rodney Bur ton, James Burton, Shirley Burton Phelps, and Jr. Burton. A memorial service was held at 3 pm. Sunday, March 5 at Cornerstone Christian Church of Mocksville with the Rev. Kevin Frack and Pastor Paul Stutzsman officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials: Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St. #103, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. Harry Lee Edward Call Mr. Harry Lee Edward Call, 75, died at his home under Hospice care Tuesday morning, Feb. 28,2017. Bom in Davie County on Sept. 17, 1941, he was the son of the late William Edward Call and Anne Katherine Jarvis Call. He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Lonnie Gray and half-sisters, Joann Jackie Funkhauser and Alice After graduation from Da- vie County High School, he n J-S served four years in the US Air IK Force and received an honor- j able discharge. A cast of his jfi hand is located in the Veterans : Park in Fayetteville. He had a u J career of 38 years with Fiber Industries in industrial main- tenance, and was a member of Wesleyan Methodist Church. Mr. Call had a passion for clas sic cars and loved to collect anything car related. He was a member of the Kustoms ofAmerica (KOA) and enjoyed going to auto fairs, auctions, car shows and garage sales. He also enjoyed reading magazines, books, and especially the Bible. Survivors: 3 sons, Tony Lee Call, Timothy Lance Call and Travis Lane Call, all of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren, Tanner, Logan and Mary Leigh Call, Madison and Jake Kitchene, and Nick Gillis; plus several nieces and neph ews. A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service in the chapel. The committal service with military honors rendered by .die VFW Memorial Honor Guard and the US Air Force Honors Team will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13,at Salisbury National Cemetery. Condolences: wwwMaviefuneralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 9,2017 - C 7 Frances 'Skippy' Englebright Frances "Skippy" Engiebright died on March 5,2017. She was a kind and caring person who welcomed oth ers into her home with the intention of ministering to their ~ ^ I needs. A graduate of Miami Edison High School, she stud- _ ^ j ied cancer cytology at the Can- I cer Institute in Miami Florida and graduated in 1958 as a can- ' cer cytotechnologist. She re-ceived a diploma from the Pan ti f*- American Cancer Cytology Society as a cytologist screener in I960. She worked as a nurse in the Mayer Clinic in Miami for36 years. Bom OctoberSl, 1926 in Avon Paric, Fla., she traveled many places in her lifetime. From the Philippines, Hawaii and China in the 1940s after World War II, to En gland, Ireland and ScoUand in the 1980s. She returned to Hawaii in the 1970s with her square-dancing group. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Don ald G. Engiebright; she is survived by: 4 children, Diann Burgess and husband Joe of Advance, Peggy DuFresne of Miami, Richard Engiebright and wife Terry of Ocala, Fla. and Susan Henry and husband Jay Abramson of Oca- la; 7 grandchUdren, W. Joe Burgess and wife Jodi of Win- ston-Salem, Michelle Burgess Perkin and husband John of Concord, Hallie DuFresne of Jacksonville Beach. Fla., Kiisty Engiebright Taylor and husband Stephen of Ocala, Richard Engiebright Jr. of Orlando. Jonathan Richard El- lis of Los Angeles, Calif, and Russell Henry of Ocala; 7 i great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Satur day, March 25 in the Bermuda Village Chapel. Memorials: prayer and send messages of condolence to the family; wwwJiayworth-miller.com. Dorothy Hyacinth (Shepherd) Harvey Dorothy Hyacinth (Shepherd) Harvey of Staunton, Va., died at home on Feb. 24,2017, surrounded by family. She was bom in Graham, daughter of Claude Wellons 1 Shepherd and Sally Molisa p Catherine Dimont Shepherd; K stepdaughter of ElizabethHoward Shepherd of Cool- eemee. She studied nursing ^ Atlanta's Grady Hospital,mHP 1 then joined the U.S. Navy as a nurse, serving in Charles- -jjiffiig' I ton, S.C., and^ Lakehurst, . . ' n - NJ. during World War n. In "V. Lakehurst, she met and mar- ^ ried Cmdr. Robert W. Harvey, n serving in the Navy as a blimp pilot. In the early 1950s, —the family settled in northern Virginia. After her husband's retirement, they lived in Kilmaraock, Va. She moved to Staunton in 1989 after the death of her husband. Her smile and subtle sense of humor will be remembered by relatives and ftiends across Viginia and the country. Survivors: 3 children, Barbara A. Bacon, ofAlexandria, Va., Claude W. (Bill) Harvey of Jasper, Ga., and David R. Harvey of Churchville, Va.; grandchildren, Bonnie, David, Melissa, Christopher, Melanie, Josh, Sean, and Shenan; and 11 great-grandmothers; sisters, Mary Shepherd of Staunton and Roberta Shepherd Stutts of Wnston-Salem. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Lee Harvey. Memorials: Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenando- ah. Valley Mission, or the Augusta Free Clinic. Condolences: www.cqffhianfuneralhomejiei. Gladys Cook Hayes Mrs. Gladys Cook Hayes, 93, of Advance died Friday, March 3,2017 at her home. member of Macedonia Mora- j vian Church and retired from J Western Electric after 35 years. her parents; her husband, Hu- sisters, Virginia Morrow, Grace ^ lis and Susan H. Newman and '" husband Tom, all of Advance; ^ I and 2 grandchildren, Nora I Hayes and Peter Newman. A funeral service was held at 2 pun. Monday, March 6 at Macedonia Moravian Church with the Rev. Zach Dease of ficiating. Burial foUowedin Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family received friends on Sunday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Macedonia Moravian, 700 NC 801 N., Ad vance. Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. Teresa Ann Lucas Teresa Ann Lucas,-48, died on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 after dealing with several health issues. Herbin, 17, aU of the Greens- boro area, and Isaiah Lucas, er, Deloris Chaffin Mansfield sfield, both of Randleman; 2 step-brothers. Cliff and Vrnce Mansfield Lamb of Vass and Elise Mansfield Lec of Dunn; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: great-grandparents Jessie Stanley and Luther Stanley of Woodleaf, and Marvin and Maude Chaffin of Woodleaf; grandparents. Dean Chaffin and Melvin Chaffin of Woodleaf; and her step-father. Son ny Mansfield. There was a visitation and memorial service at Shining Light Baptist Church, Greensboro, on Saturday, March 4 fiom 2-4 p.m. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD,Hmrsday,March 9,2017 - C7 Lawrence Roger Powell Lawrence Roger Powell, 83. of Grant, Ala., died early Thursday, March 2,2017. A memorial service was held at Grant Church of Chnst, on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. The family received guests following the service. He was bom Oct. 3, 1933 ' 1 County. He graduat-. j ed from Davie County High School. He was a graduate of ; David Lipscomb University. He was married to Clara Sue jH Fonest Powell for 63 years. - '^^B He was a gospel preacher for . Va.; Statesville, and Winter- :>r - green, Va. He had a passion for ^ ^ mission work and spent time ; ' ' . , • campaigning in Jamaica, Mol- n-—•'' ' dova, and Nigeria. He was preceded in death by; his wife, Clara Sue Powell; parenK, Lawrence and ; Nina Powell; 2 brothers, Ben and Bob (Francis) PoweU; and sister, Janie (Wesley) Potts. Survivors: his sister, Geraldine Haynes of Wilmington; sister-in-law, Marie Powell; daughter. Elaine Mahler of Afton, Va.; daughter, Janice (Mark) Bales of Afion; son, David (Rhonda) Powell of Grant,; grandchildren, Ashley (Jerel) Hunt, Laura (Daniel) Boyd, Nathan (Amy) PoweU. and Rachael Mahler (David); great-grandchildren, Annie Ruth, Jon Grayson, Levi, Carolaine, Corlew, and Finn (to be bom in May). Memorials: Clara Sue Powell Camp Scholarship Fund, in care of Grant church of Christ, 4197 Cathedral Caverns Highway, Grant, AL 35747. Frances Isaac 'Frankie' Spencer Frances Isaac "Frankie" Spencer, 72, died on March 3, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Wmston-Salem. She was bom on Aug. 21, 1944 in MocksvUle to Re becca Cody Isaac and the late Green Isaac Jr. She attended Davie County Public Schools . Wmston-Salem,'^ got home. She visited MocksviUe almost every Sunday. She loved bowling and traveled to many states to bowl. She also loved reading'and watching sports. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Spencer Jr. Survivors: 2 brothers, Lewis (Hazel) Isaac of AsheviUe and Bruce (Edith) Isaac of MocksviUe; 3 sisters, Eleanor Brown of MocksvUle, AUce Isaac of Winston-Salem and Rachel (Roland) Wade of Wmston-Salem; 5 nieces; 3 nephews; and a host of cousins and friends. Visitation was to be at 1 pjn. Thursday, March 9 at Gra-" hain Funeral Home in MocksvUle. The funeral wUl foUow at 1:30. Pastor Fred Teny was to officiate, with burial in MocksvUle Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Peggy Cole Winfrey Mrs. Peggy Cole Winfrey, 78, of MocksviUe, died Wednesday, March 1,2017, at Maple Leaf Health Care in StatesvUle. She was bom Aug. 27, in Red Springs to the late John Curtis and Flora BeUe HaU Cole. Mrs. Winfrey was a member of Salem United ^^-'."."^8 Methodist Church where she was a member of the United --aa. ' ^^8 Methodist Women. She was Br' also a member of Kappa Club. medical faculties including syth'Medical Center and Blu-M menthal Jewish Home. She MB was involved in service to fam- ily, friends and community. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Troy Winfrey; a sister, Dorothy; and 3 brothers, Graham, Jerry and Joe. Survivors: a sister, Carole Martin (Reinhart); a son, David Earl Winfrey; a daughter, Mary Winfrey CampbeU (Donnie); a granddaughter, Brittany Victoria Clark; a step son, James Robert Winfrey (Jean); and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Erwin officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday, March 4 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Salem UMC FeUowship HaU Building Fund, do Paul Shew, 1582 Davie Academy Road, Mocks vUle. Condolences: www.eatonfUneraIsen'icej:om. OEVie county ViOC'KSVlliO, ftC DAVBE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 16,2017 n C9 Fred Alexander Fred Alexander, 84, died on Friday March 3, 2017 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews. Survivors: his wife Seydell of 39 years; children, Cindy and Rick Elliott, Sherry and Tim Helms, Kevin Cloninger; stepchildren, Rhonda and David Ramsey, Donna and Fred erick Reed; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; his sister, Dorcas Brogdon; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bom Feb..26,1933 in Wilkesboro. he was a resident of Fainnount, Ga. He served in the US Navy in the mid-50s -and was honorably discharged. He was a fabrication weld er by trade and retired from JM Huberin 1998. He enjoyed reading his Bible, his dogs, horses, gardening, fishing, watching westerns, sightseeing, visiting with friends and family and tinkering with machinery. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 7 at 2 pan. at Lowe Neddo Funeral Home, Matthews. Family re ceived friends prior to the service. Mildred Riley Beauchamp Mrs. Mildred Riley Beauchamp, 83, of Advance, died on Sunday,March 12,2017 atherhome. She was bom Oct. 27, 1933 in Yadkin County to Lou isa Belle Cass Riley and William Lester Riley. She was a member of Elbaville United Methodist Church. Surviving: her husband of 64 years, Loyd Wade Beau- chainp; a daughter, Pamm Couch (Terry) of Advance; 3 sons, Ronnie Beauchamp, Kim Beauchamp (Kim) and Shayne Beauchamp (Jennifer); 5 grandchildren, Katie, Devin, Sarah, Elisabeth and Korrie; 2 sisters, Maxine Hen- drix (Vance) and Wilma Gregory (Melvin), and a brother,. Gary Riley (Sandy), all of Advance. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Elbaville United Methodist Church with Pastor Wes Sink officiating. Burial followed in the church cfemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hay- worth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hos pice Ln., Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: wwJiaywqrlh-millerxom. Edwina Habans Long Davies Edwina Habans Long Davies died at her home on Feb. 8,2017 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. '.She was bom April 13,1935 to Dr. William Matthewsa Long and Edwina Youngs Durham, her mate of 48 years. and Mercer Island, Wash., set tling on Camano Island, Wash, after his retirement. She was known for her love of bright colom, wUd patterns and designs, art, travel, history, feistiness, and Christmas. Her hobbies included interior design and decorating, stained glass, cooking, shopping, gardening, knitting, telling sto ries and spoiling her grandchildren. Her skill with early video games was legendary amongst the grandchildren, who still exclaim that "She beat the game of Zelda with only one life!" She was happiest when she had litde ones around and loved to take them on shopping and ice cream excursions. At Christmas, she took months to decorate and prepare to host the family. Survivors: her husband, Pete James Davies of Camano Island; children John Kenneth (Kenny) Clark of Morgan- ton, Elizabeth (Beth) Clark McLeod of Seatde, Wash., Kar- ' en Youngs Clark Kunkle of Tacoma, Wash, and Lisa Alli son Clark Crawford (husband Dennis) of Camano Island; grandchildren Lindsey McLeod, Robert, William and Kimberly Kunkle, Dustin Lagos, David (Allyson) Craw ford and Jenifer (Aidan)' McManamon; 4 jgreat-grandchil- dren, Colin and James McManamon, Leo Kunkle and Ev elyn Crawford.; a brother, Luther (Becky) Youngs Long of Gary; brother-in-law and friend James (Jimmy) Davies of Long Island, N.Y. She was preceded in death by brother, William Mat thews Long U of Mocksville. She requested no formal services. The party she desired was held at her home for family and fiiends in the theme of red and purple. Condolences: obitsjiignitymemorial.com. county yiOcHsviVie, DAVIE coukrv enterprise record, Thursday, March 16,2017 - Daisy Irvin Nichols Mrs. Daisy Irvin Nichols, 85 of Salisbury died Saturday, March 11,2017 at her home. Bom June 26,1931 in Clemmons, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence L.-Irvin and Martha Hutchins Irvin. graduated from Mocks- ; 1 ] bury Business School, Rowan .2 I Community College and many ^ -ij courses through American 'A Business College. Mrs. Nich- ^ ols was employed by Irvin Pontiac Co. Mocksville and jjH Norman's of Salisbury where she retired as vice president in 1989. She was active in church and had served as teacher, president of Women of the Church. Deacon, youth leader, mentor, elder, etc. She was a member of St. John's Lu theran Church and enjoyed many activities therein the last few years. Active in civic happenings, she served as chair 'of Mother's March for March of Dimes, vice president for Habitat for Humanity, established Habitat Re-Sale Shop in Salisbury, was charter president of the Noon Optimist Club, the first co-ed Optimist Club in Salisbmy and on the board of High Rock Lake Preservation. Survivors: her high school sweetheart, husband James n C. "Jim" Nichols, whom she married in 1949; her chil dren, Cathy Wilson and husband Stan of Chapel Hill, Carl Nichols and wife Jane of Mooresville and Camille Butner and husband Steve of Salisbury; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was to be conducted 11 a.m. Thurs day, March 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church Faith Center with the Revs. Rhodes Wooly, Danielle DeNise and Dr. Robert M. Lewis officiating. The family was to hold a cel ebration of life gathering in the Peeler Hall following the service. Memorials: St. John's Lutheran Guatemalan Mission, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, 28144; or Rowan Hospice/Pal liative Care, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, 28144.' Condolences: wwwjummersenfuneralhome.com. Donna Badger Poe Mrs. Donna Badger Poe, 88, of Elm Street, Mocksville, died Friday, March 10,2016, at her home. She was bom Feb. 1,1929 in Ashe County to the late Joe, Parker and Fannie Waddel Badger. Mrs. Poe was a mem- ber of Bethany Baptist Church in Advance. was a loving person and a great mother and grandmother. Mrs. Poe was sports fan, especially college basketbaU. She enjoyed gar- dening, cooking and being a homemaker. Mrs. Poe was a member of the Eastern Star. She was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, Jackie Nor- man, John Badger and Ruth Survivors:herhusbandof71 years, William Joseph Poe of . the home; a daughter, Mary Poe of Kemersville; a son, Todd Poe of the home; 2 grandchildren, William Poe (Rhiana) and Lisa Gregory and Jordan Poe; a great-granddaughter, Audrey Poe; and a niece, Jo Ann Fitch. A funeral service was conducted at 3 pm., Sunday, March 12 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Sellers officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences: www.ealonfuneralservice.com. Harvey Lee Snider Harvey Lee Snider 83, of Churchland, died Thurs day, March 9, 2017, at Kiser Hospice House following a lengthy illness. • The funeral was at 3 pm. Simday, March 12 at Church- land Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Jerry 'Wilkes officiating. Burial followed in Church- land cemetery with Masonic "graveside rites. The family received friends prior to the service. Mr. Snider was bom March 10,1933, in Davidson Coun ty to W. Dobson Snider and Trissie Agnes Lamb Snider. He was retired from Duke Power and a member of Lemgton Memorial Lodge 473, Scottish Rite and Oasis Shrine Tem- ple. He was also preceded in' death by his wife of 62 years, Anna Mae Seamon Snider, who died Aug. 23,2015. Surviving: his son, Marty Lee Snider and wife Sherry of Churchland; daughter, BeclQ' Smith and husband Jeny of Churchland; grandchildren, Ryan Snider and wife Stacey, Jansen Smith, and Meghan Smith Koonts and husband Jus tin; and great-grandson, Ryker Lee Snider. Memorials: Churchland Baptist, 7516 S. NC 150, Lex ington, 27295; or Oasis Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Paris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences: wwwAavidsonfuneralhomejiet. Da\/ieCDt!ff^W.cuDfar> felocksvHle, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 23,2017 - C1 James Neil Anderson Mr. James Neil Andersou, 81, of Mocksville, died Sun day, March 19,2017. . He was bom June 21, 1935 to J. Millard and Sarah A. Anderson. He taught English _ for more than 35 years with the most of them spent at West Forsyth High in Clemmons. He' was talented in music and helped start the musical dramas at West Forsyth. He played pia- no at Center Methodist'for more than 40 years, loved.singing with the choir at First .Methodist in n .> Mocksville and 'played for nu- merous weddings and funerals. >5 He never married but touched the lives of countless young people. Survivors: his sister, Alice Bamette (Mike); niece, Sabrina,^— Conrad (John); nephew, Greg Bamette (Amanda); great-nephews, Luke, David, Bristol, Marshall and Broc; great-nieces, Mattie and Bella; great- great-niece, Scarlett; and numerous cousins. The celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 23 at Center United Methodist Church, US 64 W., Mocksville with the Rev. John Erwin and Dr. Glenn L. My ers officiating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial.will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospi tal St., Ste; 103, Mocksville; Center Methodist Scholarship Fund do Linda Owings, 720 Wdkesboro St., Mocksville; First Methodist Choir Fund, 305 N. Main St., Mocksville; or West Forsyth Music/Drama Department, 1735 Lewis- ville Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, 27012 • Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Annette Broadway Mrs. Annette Broadway, 80, of Sunburst Lane, Mocks ville, died on Friday, March 17,2017, at her home. She was bom June 20,1936, in Davie County to the late Hayden C. and Ruby Michael Stiller. Mrs. Broadway Wasa a cheerleader at Cooleemee High School. She had worked for more than 20 years at the Cooleemee Drug Store when it was in the old downtown of Cooleemee and then when it moved to the current Da- vie Discount Drug location. Before her stroke, on April 4, 2016, she had worked, along side her daughter, at Whimee's Variety Store in Mocksville for seven years.' She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce Anderson; her second husband, Walter "Coy" Broadway; a brother, Hayden C. Stiller Jr.; a stepdaughter, Pandora Boger; and a stepgraridson.Todd Boger. Survivors: a daughter, Deborah Anderson Spillman, (Roger) of Cooleemee; 2 granddaughters. Shannon Spill- man Yost' (Cory) and Stacee Spillman Dalton (Michael), all of Mocksville: a great-granddaughter, Whitnee Wyrick; 2 sisters, her twin, Jannette Fahey of Cleveland and Lynda'. Tutterow of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Donald Still er (Joan) of Pawley's Island; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Carol and Delores; an uncle, Ted Michael (Joyce) of Salisbury; a stepson, Alex Broadway (Angle); 2 stepgrandchiidren, Angela Boger and Steve Love; 3 step-great-granddaughters, Savanah Yost, Makenzie and Skylar Dalton; slep-great-great-granddaughter, Addisyn, all of Mocksville; special friends, Louise Spillman, Lupi, 'Vickie and Cindy; caregivers, Shelia Sammons, Teresa Tenor, Kristina Lipnicki, Aaron Draughij, Patricia Blake and Annie Rosas. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Rowan Memorial Park Chapel in the Pines, Salisbury with the Rev. Allen Mullins officiating. Entomb ment followed in the mausoleum. Memorials: Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hos: pital St., Ste. 103, Mocksville; or Cooleemee First Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 518, Cooleemee, NC 27014. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. County Public Library MocksWfle, f^C Winfred Windell Coe Sr. Mr. Wmfred Windell Coe Sr., 82, of Salisbury, died Friday. March 17, 2017 at NH Rowan Medical Center in Jr. (Amanda) of China Grove and Dawn Coe Lee (John) of Newport News, Va.; a sis ter. Rita Leftwich of Cana, Va.; a brother, Hylton Coe of Ridgeway, Va.; and 2 grandchildren, Tristan and Tori Coe. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, March 20 at Trinity Baptist Church, Mocksville with Dr. Darrell Cox officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in Flat Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Cana, Va. The family received friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at Eaton Funeral Home. Mocksville. Memorials: Trinity Baptist,2722 US 601 S.,Mocksville; or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Ave., Ste. 1509, New York, NY 10018. Condolences; www£atonfiineralservice£om. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 23,2017 - C7 Frank Hayes Daniel Frank Hayes Daniel, 89, of China Grove, died on Tues day. March 14,2017 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. Dr. Daniel was bom Dec. 29, 1927 in Mocksville to the late John Samuel and Thirza Albertine Daniel. He attend ed Catawba College on"a football scholarship before en listing in the Army in 1945. He served for 18 months in Japan rising to the rank of sergeant. In 1955, he graduated from UNO Chapel Hill School of Dentistry with a degree in pedodontistry and oral surgery. He taught at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry for five years before going into private practice. He requested to extend his gratitude and admm- tion for the class of 1960 dental students for awarding him the teacher of the year citation, a distinction and memories he carried with pride. He was married to Kathleen Car ter Daniel on March 24, 1951. Together for 65 years they worked, traveled, raised a family and enjoyed life. Their children's and grandchildren's well being was the focus of their attention. Under their watch, no one ever wanted for a thing. They provided time and experiences. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Carter Daniel; 4 sisters; 6 brothers; and a daughter-in-law, Ashley Taylor Daniel. Survivors: children, Susan and Mike Phillips of Cary, David and Mona Daniel of Winston Salem, Joe Daniel of Mocksville and Steve and Becky. Daniel of China Grove; grandchildren, Melissa Phillips, Cole and Jennifer Phillips, Hobie and Katie Dunn, Katherine Daniel, Brian Daniel, Allison Daniel, Mimi Daniel, Brittian and Carter Knight, Matthew Daniel, Sam Daniel and Maggie Daniel; and great-grandchildren, Ashton and Ava Knight. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pm., Saturday, March 18 at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Rev. Brad Cunningham officiating. Burial followed in Lib erty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. The, family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. David Davis 'Dave' Fades David Davis "Dave" Hades, 62, died .at his home in Rowan County on Feb. 25, 2017 following a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Bom Dec. 26,1954, in Miillens, W.Va., he was the son of the late Louis Eades and Patsy Engle Eades. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Sparks, and a sister, Judith Sparks Martin. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force and received the National Defense Service Medal. He had a long career in the ink industry, followed by quite a few years as the "Repo Man." His interests were in building model Fords, woodworking and photography. He also loved to attend car shows. ^ Survivors: his children. Bill Ratliff (Sandy), Tamara Moore (John) of Mocksville, Sabrina MacMullen (James) and David Eades (Laken); 22 grandchildren; and other ex tended family members. The family will hold a Memorial Car Show in his honor • on Saturday, June 3 at Camp Manna. All money raised will be donated to the American Heart Association and, to the" National Kidney Foundation. Condolences: www.dayiefineralservice.com. Gloria Jean Eaton Gloria Jean Eaton, 65,died Wednesday,March 15,2017, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. ' She was bom in New Berlin, N.Y., Nov. 13, 1951, the daughter of the late Amasa Clark and Shirley Mae Hinkley Clark. She was of the Bap- Survivors: 2 sons, Edward Ea- ton of New York and Alan Clark of Maryland; a daughter, Tonya Ran- ney (Daryl Lee) of Raleigh; grand- BBBI^ ^PUBI children,Trent"PorkChop"Ranney,jgi Natasha Ranney, Michael Ranney, liMi Aaron Gibson, Ashley, Makenzie. Adam Eaton and Aiden Clark; and a great-granddaughter, Arielle Ranney. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. A private service will be held by the family. Memorials: Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road Statesville, 28625. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservice.com. Patty Lynn Parker Lookabill Mrs. Patty Lynn Parker Lookabill, 74, of S. S^isbury St., Mocksville, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at NH Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury., She was bom Oct. 17, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Grimes Parker Sr. and Hazel Victoria Spry Parker. Mrs. Lookabill was a member ^^^^B^BII^^^B of First Baptist Church. Sheft^tired from BB&T after 33 years. Mrs. Lookabill enjoyed ^IBPMHI^a^B fishing, flower gardening and ^Ulc ^^B^B loved her nieces and nephews. Survivors: her husband JPP of 54 years, .Ronnie .Looka- W of home; 2 brothers, ■'oii" Parker, all of Cooleemee;cousins-Judy Long and JaneJ^^^B Thompson; several nieces andB^^BL ^0^ special friends,Cheri Cook and Patsy Smith.BI^^^B—IHHi A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A. Shane Nix on officiating. Burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park.Salisbury. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.Memorials: American Heart Assoc., Memorials & Trib utes Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice£om. Oavie Counry Pud:;.: Mocksville, NC DAVTE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 23,2017 - Q.1 Billy Joe Matthews Billy Joe Matthews, 74, of BooDville, died on March 16, 2017 at his home. He was bom Feb. 24,1943 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Zeno Matthews and Lucinda "Cindy" Brown Mat thews. He enjoyed the outdoors and fanning. He retired from Consolidated Trucking Co. after working at several trucking companies. He helped with the construction of US 421 and 1-77. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Snow; brothers, Jerry Matthews, Ronald Matthews. Surviving: his wife of 50 years. Edna Laird Matthews; children, Daniel (Lisa) Matthews, Darice (Kevin) M. Jef ferson, Ericka (Andrew) M. Osbome; grandchildren, Em ily (John) S. Castellucci, Meghan Matthews, Garrett Mat thews, Corbin Jefferson, Brooke Jefferson, Ethan Osbome, Olivia Snow, Joseph Osbome; sisters, Betty Lou Eagle, Collie (Gilbert) Wooten; brother, T.L. (Nell) Matthews; daughter-in-law, Amy (James) Snow-Byrd; sisters-in-law, Jackie Matthews, Judy Matthews; and sever^ nieces and nephews. ^ v His funeral service was held at 3 pjn. Saturday, March 18 at Richmond Hill Baptist Church by the Revs. WiU Hamrick and Ken Bbaz. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 1-3 pm. pnor to the service at Richmond Hill. Memorials: donor's choice. Condolences: www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Elmer GrtaK 'Pete'Slwe daughter-m^^ law Barbara Shore; and grandchildren, U)gan Shore. Ste- Dhen Shore, Lee Shore and Rachel Shore.^ ConAo\cnc^s-.dcoc}^neralandcremaXory.com. itevie County Puciic l, Moc^svilie. NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 30,2017 n C9 Sandra Sue 'Sandy' Bradford Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Sue Bradford, 78, of Mocksville, died on Tuesday, March 21,2017, at her home. She was bom in WUsonburg, W.Va. and earned her bachelor's degree from West Viiglnia University. After graduation she accepted a po- sition as a research home econ- omist in a food preparation iflH laboratory at United Fuel Gas Company in Charleston, W.Va. W It was there that she met and fl married her future partner for H*-—Bradford IE. Several^■jk ''' , jB years and tluee daughters later, ^ they moved to Bermuda Run■P ' and then to nearby Mocks- -■ ville to renovate an antebellum4 \ home that became their shared I labor of love. She was active1 / in the First United Methodist Church. She was known for her love of family, creativity, independent spirit and dedi cation to what she believed. She was one of a kind. She was preceded in death by her husband;' her par ents, Wayne and Vi^nia Swiger; and her in-laws. Dr. Bert Bradford and Harriet Bradford. Smvivors: her sister, Linda (Roy) Palmer; brothers- in-law, John (Kathy) Bradford and Dick (Sue) Bradford; daughters, Debbie Bradford (Stephen Schultheis), Cathy (Rich) Hasel and Ginny (Chris) VanZile; granddaughters, Christin Stewart and Bella Cole; nephews. Kirk (Julie) LaLance and Rick (Lee Ann) LaLance; and cousins fnam childhood. Jeff (Brenda) Moss, Patti Beatty and Greg (Les lie) Moss.. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Satur-' day, April 1, at First United Methodist Church with the Dr. Glenn L. Myers Jr. officiating. Memorials: Prayers and Squares, do First United Meth odist Church 310 N. Main St., Mocksville. Condolences: www£atonfiineralservice-£om. Judith L. Brewer Judith L. Brewer, 67, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., diedFriday, March 24,2017 at McLeod Seacoast Medical Cen ter. Bom on Dec. 24,1949 in Salisbury, she was the daugh ter of M.G. and Millie Goode Lankford. She retired in 2009 after 35 years with Ingefsoll-Rand Corp. She loved her children and grandchildren, the beach and riding mo torcycles. Survivors: her husband of 35 years, Garry Brewer;daughter,.Chinera ^itley Edwards (Randy); stepchildren, Garry Scott Brewer and Heather B. Scott; and 3'grandchil- dren. Funeral services were held at 2 pjn. on Tuesday, March 28 in Lee Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial atNorth Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. The family re ceived friends for one hour prior to the service, r* Condolences: www.leefitandcrematory.com. Howard Cecil ClementHoward Cecil Clement of Linwood ditd on Sunday,March 26,2017, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.He was bom in Davie County on June 27,1943. to thelate OUie Clement and Cora Griffin Clement. As an adult,he moved from Davie County and was a resident of Lm-wood. He enjoyed watching basketball and basebaU ontelevision. He loved to teU jokes. He gave his ^nephews nicknames, which he would call them by theirnicknames as he shared tall tales when they were young. ^He was preceded in death by: 2 sisters, Mary. Lee Scottand Nellie Barker; a niece, Delores Barker; and a nephew. ^'^S^ivore: a brother, Willie Grey (Betty) Clement of Mocksville; nephews and nieces, LesterBeaufort, S.C., Larry Scott of Winston-Salem. Mark^-chelle) Scott of MocksviUe, Shelby Jean Wilson of Wm-ston-Salem. Pastor Rodney (Selehea) Barker of Mock^viUe, Jeffery (Dorothy) Barker of Advance, BernardClement of Mocksville, Vincent Clement of Salisbu^, andHeather (Eric) McMurray of Mocksville; a host of greatnieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. His funeral service was to be held on Th^day, M^ch30 at 1:30 P-m- at Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville.Pastor Rodney Barker was to officiate, and bu^l was tofoUow in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery. The familywas to receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes be fore the service.CoiidoleTiCCS'.www.GrahamFnneralHome.net. Sprite Bobby 'Bob' Corbett Sr.Sprite Bobby "Bob" Corbett Sr., 86, died on March 11,2017 at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, surrounded by fsmilvHe was bora on Feb. 11, 1931 in Wendell to the lateDavid Dewey Corbett and Swannie Liggins Corbett.He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years,Peggy Campbell Corbett, and a brother, WiUiam Grady ^°^^ivors: his 4 children, Rhonda C. Peedin (Bobby).Bobbie C. McMillan (Buck), Sprite Bobby Corbett Jr.. (Tammy) and Pamela C. Criffin (John); sister. Altha C.Price (Earl); sister-in-law, Dora S. Corbett; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. I Hisfuneralservicewasheldon Wednesday.March 15 atWilliford Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Johnson, daughters Pam Griffin and Bobbie McMillan, and Pastor JamesL Upchurch speaking. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Fuquay-Varina. PaUbearers were RobbieCorzine, Rob Corzine, Tun Evans, Samuel Corbett, Spnte Corbett and David Price. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 30,2017 - C 9 Victor Julian Kelley Jr. Mr. Victor Julian Kelley Jr., 69. of Prosperity, S.C.went died on Saturday, March 18,2017. Mr. Kelley was bom June 2,1947 in Durham to the late Victor Julian Kelly Sr. and Hope Genieve Hosner Kelley. He had a fulfilling life of ad- venture and travel but most importantly the love of fami- ^ ly and friends. He adored the fine arts, music and dancing with his bride years. Mr. Kelley was proud to be a Navy veteran and proud of his nn strong Irish roots. After grad- H3 uating high school at Rorida Air Acadamy he joined the, U.S. Navy serving on Fast At- tack Submarines and as a Na\7 Diver retiring at the rank of E7 Chief Petty Officer. After re- tiring from the Navy he studied at Piedmont Technical College in South Carolina and Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Mr. Kelley was employed by SCE&G VC Summer Nuclear Station in South Caroli na as the director of emergency preparedness evacuation, . training nuclear operator in Atlanta at IMPO, inspector and facilitator at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in Kansas and promoted to senior nuclear operator. Mr. Kel ley was a member of the Lake Murray Rescue Squad, for mer chief of the Li^e Mountain Resque Squad where he was a volunteer firefighter and paramedic. He was a PADI certified open water diver and an experienced recovery and rescue diver with his wife. He was a trainer of the Jaws of Life and proud to have taught his wife and she was the only woman certified in South Carolina at that time. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Linda Jean Brown Keiley; a sister, Marion J. Kelley and a niece, Sharon J. Kelley. - Survivors: a daughter, Pamela Smith Brookman (Rob ert); a son, John Ezzell (Laura); 7 grandchildren, Meagen Brookman Price (Jake), McKenzie Brookman, Gaivnion. Maggie and McKenna Smith and Lizzy and Brennan Kel ley; 2 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jameson Price; and a brother, Patrick Kelley (JoAnn). A graveside service was conducted at 9 am. Friday, March 24 at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family re ceived friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Pallbearers were Robert Brookman, Gaivnion Smith, John Ezzell, Jake Price and Matthew Bo- ger. Memorials: American Diabetes Assoc., 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Condolences: wvvH'JiayworfA-mi7/er.cowi. John Granison Pruitt John Granison Pniitt of Mocksville died on March 23, 2017 in Salisbury. He was bom on Feb. 14, 1923 in Mount Airy, Ga. to the late John Grant and Melis- j ^ T ^ sa Trimiar Pruitt. He received his education in Davie County schools. He became a faithful member ofErwin Temple CME Chiuch in Woodleaf, where he was a member of the male chorus and served as a Sun- day School teacher. In 1947, he married his wife, Eddie Lee Jones. To this union, four children were bom, John Mil- ton, Ozella, Deborah Ann, and Richard Douglas After work- ing at several other locations, he retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., ^Vfinston Salerh. After retirement, he spent lots of time enjoying family and visiting relatives and friends. He enjoyed gardening and had an abundant harvest almost every year, until he became ill. He also enjoyed sharing his crop with family members and friends. The Bible was one book that he really enjoyed reading, and he was known by many as the man, "who prayed so beautifully." He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eddie, in 2006; 6 brothers, Thurland Pruitt, James Luke Pruitt, Quentin Pruitt, Baxter Pruitt, JR. Pruitt, Levanderbilt "Bill" Pruitt; and a sister, Janie V. Haynes. Survivore: 2 daughters, Deborah Ann Pruitt of Mocks ville and Ozella Bundy (Ernest) of Greensboro; 2 sons, John Milton Pruitt of Mocksville and Richard Douglas Pruitt (Gloria) of Mocksville; 2 sisters, OUie Claudine Walls and Lizzie Teasley, both of Sacramento, Calif.; 5 grandchildren, Amanda Pruitt, Candace Heckstall (Ter- rick), David Pruitt, Nicolas Pruitt, Eric Moten (Nikki); 7 great-grandchildren, Zachaiy Moten, Erica Moten, Justice Moten, Keenan Moten, Saadiah Moten, Gabriela Gonza lez, Devlin Granison Pruitt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorials: Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, 28144. His funeral service was to be held Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m- at Graham Fimeral Home in Mocksville. The Rev. Ervin Hannah was to officiate, and burial was to fol low in Erwin Temple CME Church Cemetery, Woodleaf. The family was to receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHomejiet. Oavie coumy Putiiic LiDiar\ Mocksville. NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 30,2017 -CS Doris Louise Byrd Randolph Mrs. Doris Louise Byrd Randolph, 86 ofAdvance, died Sunday, March 26,2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom Dec. 21, 1930 in Buncombe County to the late Isaac Newland Byrd and Pearl Warren Byrd. She was an executive secretary for sever- al law offices prior to serving as secretary for the colonel of Patrick Air Force Base in Flor- stjk Ida where her husband Joe was JM stationed and later retiring from Integon Insurance after 15 years. • She is preceded in death by i^^Happir her sister, Clara Bonham. Survivors; her husband, Joe ' Randolph of the home; 2 daugh ters, Beverly Johnson and hus- .>/ band Gary of Greensboro and, Cathy Miller of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren, Chris John son and wife Jody of Winston-Salem, Greg Johnson and wife Paula of Raleigh, Heather Dyson and husband Jus tin of Mocksville and HoUie Lowery and husband Tim of Statesville; 3 great-grandchildren. Harper and Camden Dyson and Jackson Lowery; a brother, Buck Byrd and wife Remonia of Arden; and 2 sisters, Sandra Wheeler and husband Richard of Fort Mill, S.C. and Linda Conard and husband Michael of Waynesville. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Dr. Chuck Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends from 6-8 pun. Wednesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials : Bethlehem UMC, 321 Redland Rd., Ad vance. Condolences: wwwJxay\vorth-miller£om. Shirley Gaither Smith Mrs. Shirley Gaither Smith, 87, of Turkey Foot Road, Mocksville, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Serenity House in Mooresville. She was bom Feb. 24, 1930, in Davie County to the ^^B late John Pickney and Grace 1^ ^ Albea Gaither. She was a life- f time member of New Union ' United Methodist Church inHthe Sheffield community. She had a lifetime career in textiles as a seamstress ami supervisor working ^ Blackwelder Mfg., Monlei0i Garment Co', and Carolina Lingerie in Mocks ville. She enjoyed crocheting and playing with her favorite dog, "Slate". She . was also preceded in death by: her husband of 25 years, Johnny T. Smith Sr.; an , infant brother. Earl; a brother, Wayne H. Gaither; and a sis- ' ter, Beavey L. Gaither. Survivors: a brother, John A. Gaither (Wanda) of Mocksville; and a nephew, John "Al" Gaither of Charlotte. A funeral service was conducted at 11 am., Wednesday, March 29 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eric Line- berry officiating. Burial followed in the New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Memorials: New Union UMC Building Fund, do Doris Dyson, 1469 County Line Road, Harmony, 28634. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice£om. Claudius Augustus 'Gus' Street Jr. Mr. Claudius "Gus" Augustus Street Jr., 88, died Wednesday, March 22,2017, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. , Mr. Street was bom Oct."2, ' 1928 in Forsyth County to the late Dr. Claudius Augustus and i'JjfWT' n • ""V Julia Montgomery Street. Mr. Street was a member of Ea- f tons Baptist Church and had worked with Agape Church in Clemmons with helping the homeless. He was long-time g'j^ dairy farmer and received the, IrBt-, Young Progressive Farmer of ~ the Year award. Mr. Street was^B||Bii0F|k|^ a lifetime member of the BAA, NRA, AGFA and the SSA. He was an airplane pilot and was a salesman most of his life. ^{je was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane English Street; a grandson, Tony Street; and a sister. Carol McMil lan. Survivors: 4 children, Samuel Street (Menda) of Tex as, Avery Street-(Sheree) of Mocksville, Robert Street (Kathy) of YadkinviUe and Rebekah Street Sheets (Allen) of Mocksville; 3 grandchildren, Joshua Street (Stephanie), Dea Kofroth (Scott) and Francis Sheets; and numerous great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Gil- breath officiating. The family received friends following the service. Memorials: Batons Baptist, do Brenda Hunter, 188 Pudding Ridge Road, Mocksville; or to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: www^atonfuneralsemice.com. BaWe COiRlty wuc uorarv Mocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD,Thursday, April 6,2017 - C? ? CS Council Hendrix'Connie'Alexander Council (Connie) Hendrix Alexander, 95, died on March 30,2017 at the River Garden Senior Service facUity in Jacksonville, Fla. She was bom in Salisbury on Sept. 20,1921. Survivors: her 2 sons and their families, Terry Alexan- der and wife Miriam, and son ^ ^ n nn Tyler, of-Ponte Vedra Beach, ,Fla., and Bill Alexander ai^d wife Katie, and sons Graham •'J and Justin, and daughter Kasey ^ of Franklin, Tenn.; nieces Jane \ Gasparrini and Mona Potts of Advance and Bonnie Costello snd Arlene Hendrix of New She lived her early life in ^ Advance, the 13th and young- est child of "Mayor" William V Anderson Hendrix and Rosa Jane Comatzer Hendrix. Her first husband was Kenneth P. Sparks, who died Sept. 14, 1944 in Italy during World War U. In 1945 she moved to Jacksonville, where she remained for the rest of her life. It was there that she met and married Curtis Alexander. They were married for 63 years until his death in 2009. She was kind and loving, had a magic smile and never met a strang er. She was a homemaker who had many interests, most of which involved her husband and children. She served as the president of the local school PTA, and as president of the local Women's Club. She was a fan of high school and college sports where her sons excelled. Her younger son Terry was a baseball player and later a coach at Jackson ville University. Curtis and Connie never missed a game regardless of weather. She followed her son's teams to games around the country including a 3,000 mile trip to Hawaii. Her cheerful attitude and support at those games was an inspiration to the players and fans she met The funeral was held at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home with interment at Riverside Memo rial Park in Jacksonville, on Tuesday, April 4. Michelle Leigh Bracken Davis Michelle Leigh Bracken Davis, 46, died unexpectedly after a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 29,2017 at her home in Kemersville. She was bom Sept. 3, 1970 in Davie County to Tommy and June Burgess Bracken. A 1992 graduate of Wake Forest Uni- versity, she was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister to n 1,^ ^ " ' a close-knit family. She never n r i met a stranger. Her smile lit up I 1 ly- a room. She wanted everyone p. ,rj^ : to be loved and happy. She put h ' everyone's needs in front of her j|| own. She had many friends. Her social calendar was usual- ly full; everyone wanted to be around her. She was the peace maker in the family. Survivors: her husband of 24 years. Brad Davis; her sons, Bradley, 21. Ryan, 17, and daughter Casey, 14; sis ter Melissa (Kent) Woodward and her brother TJ (Lacy) Bracken; nephews and niece Hunter, Summer, Tyler and Parker Woodward, Thomas and Waylon Bracken. She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Charles and Ollive Burgess; paternal grandparents the Rev J.A. and Lois Bracken. Memorials: ABC. of NC Child Development Center, 905 Friedburg Church Rd.Winston-Salera, 27127. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Epiphany, Pastor Doug Kearney officiating. Burial followed at Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery, Yadkinville. Visitation was Sunday, April 2 at Frank Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. Condolences: wwwjTankvogleraJuisons.com. Tobitha Anderson 'Toby' D^ner Mrs. Tobitha "Toby" Anderson Danner, 91, of W. Ma ple Ave., died Thursday, March 30 at Forsyth Medical Cen ter. She was bom June 28, 1925, in Davie County to the late Jackson Albert and Martha Ethel Reavis Anderson.. Mrs. Daiiner was a member of Liberty Baptist Church but regularly attended Mocksville Wesleyan Churclr and was retired from Belts, Inc. ^ She was also preceded in death b^er husband, Henry Dietz Danner; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers. Survivors: 3 children, Merlie Danner Allen (Ronald), Patsy Danner Smith (David) and Dietz Alan "Chuck" Dan ner; 4 grandchildren, Bryan Smith, Brad Smith, Jennifer Allen and Jeffrey Allen; and 4 great-grandchildren, Ian Danner Smith, Ethan Isgett, Nolan Allen and Bryson Allen. A funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 1 at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Floyd ' McVey. Burial followed in Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials: Mocksville Wesleyan, do June Beal, 1363 County Home Road. Condolences: www.eatonfimeralservice.com.. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 6,2017 ^ Michael Gaither Michael Gaither, 61, of Winston-Salem, died on March 30,2017. He was bom in Davie County on March 21, 1956, son of Alice Lee Cannady Gaither, and the late Thomas A. Gaither. - He graduated from Davie High School in 1974 and served in ^ the U.S. Navy as a jet mechan- ; • • ~ ,■ ic. He was last employed as a ' .7 iandscaper. He attended Agape t Faith Church in Clemmons. He never met a stmnger. His.bright, captivating smile would ' win you over. He had a way of convincing you that he was always right and that he knew exactly he was talking He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Melvin Al exander Gaither and Algeon Bernard Gaither and a sister, Carol Lorraine Gaither. Also surviving; 3 children, Michael, Melanie and Mel vin Pruitt; 4 brothers, Thomas Gordon (Sheivy) Gaither,Reginald Gaither, Victor Aaron (Clarissa) Gaither and Pastor Julian Douglas (Dr. Krishauna) Gaither; 4 sisters, Doris Jimerson, Deborah Blis, Thomasine Gaither and Torhisha Gaither; 11 grandchildren, Kandace McDaniel, Brevin Goodlet, Brania Goodlet, Michael Holmes, Jadun Holmes, Rebecca Sawyer, Raven Pledger, Amuri Pledg er, Isaiah Gaither, Ramone Pruitt, and Sanchez Spikes; agreat-grandchild, Hudson McDaniel; a host of other rela tives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 7 at 3 p jn.at Agape Faith Church in Clemmons. Presiding Elder, Dr. Calvin L. Miller, and Pastor JB Whitfield will officiate, and the eulogy will be provided by Pastor Julian D. Gaither, brother of the deceased. Burial will follow in Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. ■ Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHomeJiet. William Wallace Gay William Wallace "Bill" Gay, 91, Captain, USN. (Re tired), died at home surrounded by his wife, sons, and sis ter-in-law, on March 6,2017. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ernest and Gertmde Gay of Griggsville 111.; sister and her husband. Pa- tricia Gay Diemer and Richard Diemer; and his first wife, Joan Survivors: his wife of 47years, Betty Harris Gay; 2 sons, |RWilliam H. Gay and wife Dar- ^ ^ Jlene Jessup; J. David Kay and _ ■' | wife Staci; 4 grandchildren, - M ■ Alex, Vivien, Christina and So- ,phia Kay; 3 nieces and 2 neph- ^ ^ ews and their families; 2 "adopt-ed godchildren", Alice Powers [ \ \ 'and Linda Baigrie; and his wife's sister, Ann Harris Albin, fondly called his third child. He was bom in Rockport, 111. at his Grandmother Haines home on Sept. 29,1925. The family moved to Griggsville,where he graduated from Griggsville Community High School. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)during June 1943 as a member of the Class of 1947. Hegraduated with honors and was commissioned on June 5, 1946, as part of the last class in the World War n three-yearprogram. After his first deployment aboard the light cruiser USS Pasadena, he was off to fl ight training in Pensacolaand Cotpus Christi. He was awarded his wings in August1950. As a naval aviator, he fl ew 20 types of planes, camer- and'shore-based, including fixed wing and jets. He served, in assignments involving the plannmgj development, andtesting of naval and nuclear weapons, but loved fl ying the most. He served during World War U, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy in 1975. He also attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif., e^ed a master's degree in'aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan, and a master's degreein political science from Boston University while he wasattending the Naval War College in Newport, RJ. Follow ing retirement from the Navy, he became the stay-at-homeparent for his and Betty's two young sons, so that she couldcontinue to pursue her career. He was active in coaching soccer and basketball youth sports. He served as trustee^d fundraiser for his sons' school. He participated in localand regional citizen groups. He enjoyed taking his sailboat out on the Chesapeake Bay. He and Betty lived in SilverSpring, Md. from 1969-2003, when they moved to be clos er to the grandchildren, first in Richmond, Va., and since2(K)5, in Advance. During the past 10 years, he was able to re main living in his home due to the care, of his wife, and the support of health care professionals.The family will receive visitors from 2-4 pm. on Saturday, April 8, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel, 108 E. Kinderton Way, Advice. Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 7 at 1:30 pm. in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, Md., followed by committal in the Naval Academy Columbarium. All are invited to join the family in fellowship at the NavalAcademy Club following the services at the Columbarium. Memorials: U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Class of 1947 Museum Fund or the Naval Academy Annual Fund, 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402-1254; or online at wmv.wmacom. • DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 6,2017 - ^ Annie Belle White Ingram Mrs. Annie Belle White Ingram, 93, of Bear Creek. Church Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday, March 28,2017, at Itedell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was bom May 23, 1923, in Davie to the late Jo seph Clark and Samantha Lucretia Boyd White. Mrs. In gram was a member of Ijames miiPViPPmillllB Crossroads Baptist Church where she served as secretary, ^ treasurer, Sunday school teach- ■' er and had sung in the choir for P " many years. She also wrote and directed many plays for Bl' the church. Mrs. Ingram had B ^ f been employed by Pilot Life ■ .for 15 years and was a home- in her Qowers and gardening, Mrs. Ingram loved and valued her family. She was a mother. to many but most of all, she . She was also preceded in ' death by her husband, Reggie Lee Ingram Jr., and 10 sis ters and brothers. Survivors: 3 children. Dawn Ingram Cozart (Sam) of Statesville, Sherri Ingram Trotter (Randy) of Thomas- ville and Toni Ingram Stapleton (Michael) of Statesville; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Cozart MaHaffey (Josh), Brent Cozart (Halie Gartner), Bradley Stapleton (Courtney), Drew Stapleton (Sarah), Samantha Trotter (Nicholas Wil son) and Jacob Cozart (Lauren Lebien); 6 great-grandchil dren, Dylan, Patrick, Maggie, Gram, Aubree and Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 3 p m., Friday, March 31 at Ijames Crossroads Baptist Church with the Revs. Daniel Harmon and Franklin Myers officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family received Mends Thursday, March 30 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Ijames Baptist General Fund, 1038 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www.ealonfuneralservicexom. county PuDUcuwanf Mary Eloise Mitchell Pratt Mrs. Mary Eloise Mitchell Pratt, 89, died on Thursday, March 30,2017 at her home. She was bom May 18,1927, in Davie County to the late Floyd and Mary Josephine Beck Mitchell. She was raised in the Bear Creek area and lat- _ er in Ephesus. She was brought ■ • up fanning and learning to be . :>* •, self sufficient. Her family val- ues were strong and she deeply believed in the word of God. . She told stories about how , VP families would come together- 4 and help each other in toughtimes. She remembered when yflH she went to Mocksville with BH her mother on the weekend and what a big deal that was to them especially going to the Princess Theater. In 1957, her husband started working for the CIA and they lived and traveled the world for 20 years. Some of the places they lived and traveled were: Cypress, ' Germany, India, Miami, Fla.and Fairfax, Va. They decided in 1977 to move back to Mocksville, where she had called home for her last 40 years. She enjoyed spending most of her lime with her family. Her life can be characterized in that she always put God and her family fi rst. She was also preceded in death by: her husband, to whom she was married on Sept. 2, 1950, Fred William Pratt; 2 grandsons, Justin WiUiam Bennett and Rikki John f^tt; and 4 siblings, Bill Mitchell, Era Mae Conner, Polly Foster and Duckie Peoples. Survivors: 2 children, Suzy Bennett Fort (Mike) and Scott Pratt (Janice); 2 grandchildren, Cameron Bennett (Allison) and Saxon Pratt; and a brother, Gilmer Mitchell (Sally). A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thurs day, April 6 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Rev. Glenn Sell ers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funer al home following the service. Memorials: Hospice/Palliativfe CareCenter, 377 Hospi tal St^, Ste. 103, Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Betty Myers Shore Mrs. Betty Myers Shore, 75, of Yadkinville, died onSunday, April 2, "2017 at Wake Forest University BaptistR Medical Center. She was bom Feb. 2, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Sid and Mary Allgood Myers. Mrs. Shore worked for sev eral years as a supervisor with Bates Nitewear, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and in a clean ing service with her friend and neighbor, Lucille Shore. She was a faithful member of Tumers Creek Baptist Church, ,;/ and was a loving family member, friend, and neighbor in the Deep Creek community. — On Dec. 22, 1961 she mar ried, Charles Shore, who preceded her in death in 2009.She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Una Louanne Shore; a sister, Charlotte Shore; and a brother Da vid Myers. Surviving; her son, Charles Gray Shore, Winston-Salern,granddaughter, Madelyn Shore (Patrick). MocksvUle; her brothers, Johnny (Carolyn) Myers, Isaac "Buzz" Allgood, all of Yadkinville; sisters, Bonnie (Steve) Williams, Dar-lene (Jackie) Jenkins; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family received friends Tuesday at Turners Creek Baptist Church. Her funeral service followed the visitation with Pastor Scott Welch and Dr. John R. Shoreofficiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Condolences; www.gentryfiineralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 6,2017 -C?f James Michael Speer James Michael Speer, 28, died on March 20, 2017 in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Survivors: his parents, Ervin and Dawn Speer; a broth er, Joshua Speer of Navarre, Fla.; grandmothers. Lib Speer and Martha Baldick of Mocksville; great-grandparents, Don and Pearle Palme of Greenville, Ohio; aunts an un cles, Donald and Stephanie Speer, and Missy and Thomas Baity of Mocksville, Sarah and Phil Kelton of Ocala, Flaj Bruce and Darlene Baldick of East Bend; great-uncle, Da vid Speer of Mocksville; and other relatives. His funeral service was held on Friday,. March 24 at Holy Assembly of God Church in Navarre, Fla., with the Rev. Doug Barber officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocksville, in a cer emony officiated by the Rev. David Gilbreath. James 'Mack' Woodring Sr. Jaines "Mack" Woodring Sr., 81, died at his home in WoodleafThursday, March 30,2017. ————He was bom in Ashc County | on Feb. 24,1936, the son of the ! Frank and Zora Parsons | Woodring Ray. He was also' preceded in death by 2 broth- ers, Joe Greer and Jerry Ray, and a sister, Lucille Ray. He Esftx ' " H retired from sawmilling. i Jh Survivors: his wife of al- JB most 56 years, Mary Eliza- beth "Libby" Smith Woodring Pff of the home; 2 sons, James Mack Woodring Jr. (Carla) of . . Statesville and Nichols Bryce . Woodring of Mocksville; a' sister, Jean Woodring Cheeks ' iB of Cleveland; a granddaughter, i Kimberly Cass of Woodleaf; a great-grandson, Jake Cass; plus several nieces and neph ews. " A graveside service was conducted, at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee.The family received friends at the home after the service on Saturday. Memorials: to help offset final expenses, Davie Funeral Service, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwJavieJuneralservice^om. Eva Jane Young Eva Jane Young, 86, died at Regency Care of Clemmons Saturday,March25,2017. • • She was bom in Elizabeth City, Va. on Feb. 25,1931, the daughter of the late Earl Russell Young and Florence Pearl Coltabaugh Young. Prior to retirement, she had worked m manufacturing, which included several years with Hon eywell Industries in Pennsylvania. She was a member of Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church of Mocksville. Survivors: a dear friend, Suzanne Taplin of Advance; and a sister, Joyce Griner and husband Terry of Hartland, Mich. No'services are planned Condolences; wwwjaviefuneralservice£om. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 13,2017 n 15 Ruth 'Kathleen' Barr Ms. Ruth "Kathleen" Bair, 91, died on April 10,2017. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 4 pjn.' April 13 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory, Ridgecrest Road, Clemmons. A formal visitation is not planned. Memorials: Lewisville Baptist, 125 Lewisville Clem mons Rd., Lewisville, 27023. Mae Nell Reynolds Canupp Ms. Mae Nell Reynolds Canupp, 79, formerly of Main . Church Road, Mocksville, died Monday, April 10,2017, at i WFBH - Lexington Medical Center. i —I' She was bom May 11, j 1937, in Davie County to the j 1 late John Alonzo and Gladys | Boger Reynolds. Ms. Can- j upp was a member of Union ' Church,and was retired from IngersoU-Rand. • Slig was also preceded in '"tfe ^ I'y sisters, Maglene.Tjp,. Morgan, Helen Reeves, Hazel Ruirunage and Ruth Richard- 1 .. -jWjl,' ^ jQ[j; and 6 brothers, Arthur y" \ " ^ "A.C." Reynolds, Johnny |l Reynolds, Jake Reynolds, ^ J : LesterReynolds,JB Reynolds and Harley Reynolds. Survivors: 2 children, Kimberly Davis of Lexington and Kent Hoots (Terri) of King; 5 grandchildren, Zach Hoots, Jeremy Brannock, London Johnson,Tova Spriggs and Jor- dan Younts; and 4 great-grandchildren, Kayla Johnson, i Jude Brannock, Mikayla and Cohen Spriggs. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm., Thurs day, April 13 at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family was to receive friends frorri 6-8 pm., Wednesday, April 12 at the funeral home. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice .com. Mary Tom Spry Carter Mrs. Mary Tom Spry Carter, .90, of WUl Boone Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Glenn A.' ' Kiser Hospice House in Salis- bury. . She was bom Sept. 22, 1926 in Davie County to the - f-' late William Thomas and Os- ^ member of Liberty United • Methodist Church where she • ^ was a member of the United ' n Methodist Women. She was a graduate of Cooleemee High School, Class of 1945. She re- tired after 39 years with West- and the /Wednesday Moming Prayer Group. She enjoyed gardening, flowers arid cooking. She was known-for.ber cakes and making chicken pies for family She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph" Wesley Carter; an infant son, Clyde Keith Carter; and a son-in-law, James Terry Comatzer. Survivors: a daughter, Andrea Carter Comatze^ of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, David Comatzer (Christy) and Meredith Perez (Gamaliel); 4 great-grandchildren, Noah Comatzer, Lily Perez, Kayden Comatzer and Alex Perez; special caregiver, Crissy McBwen; and lifelong friend, Mildred Seamon. A funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brad Cunningham and Karen Roberts officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the ser vice. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Friday, April 7 at Eaton Funeral Home.; Memorials: Liberty UMC, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocks ville; or Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesv^e Blvd.-, Salisbury, 28144. Condolences: www.eatonfunerqls^ice£om. , county PuDiic LiDiaiy Mocksville. NC Thelma Viola Davidson Thelma Viola Davidson died on April 6,2017, at Davie Residential Care in Mocksville. _ She was bom in Rowan i County on Sept. 20, 1933, n daughter of the late William i 1^^ .-' J. "Dock" Rousseau and Nora worked'at Davie ^unty Hom^ , Extension, and retired from -. n . Milling Manor Group Home as manager. She was a former ' member of Omega Chapter 242 Order of the Eastern Star, he loved gardening and traveling. She was also preceded in death by 3 sons, Wayne, Gary, and William Shanks; a daughter, JoAnn Jones; a grandson, Robert Jones. Survivors: a son. Kenneth Shanks; a step-son, Charles | (Dianne) Neely; 2 daughters, Rochella-Shanks and .^ce | M. Davidson; 3 brothers, James Rousseau of Plamsville, ^ NJ., William Rousseau of Mocksville, and Bobby Rous-; seau of Wmston-Salem; 3 sisters, Shirley Rousseau of New Brunswick, NJ., Julia Kendall of Greensboro, and Georgia Ann Rousseau; an aunt, Eddie B. Rucker; 17 grandchil- . dreh; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchil- ; •dren; other relatives and friends. - Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 3 .p.m. at Rock Hill Church of Christ in Cleveland. Min- i ister Jamie Houpe wiU officiate and burial will follow in ; the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the ; church 30 minutes before the service. Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHome.net. davie county ENT^WSE record, Thursday. Apra 13,2017 -1 Elworth Bane Plyler Elworth Bane Plyler, 94, of Albemarle, died on March 27,2017 at the Bermuda Village in Advance. • Mr. Plyler was bom Nov. 8, 1922 in Stanly County to the late James Blair Plyler and the late Retha Lowder Ply ler. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Whitfield Plyler in 2011; sisters. Hazel Plyler Ridenhour, and Louise Plyler Bates; and 3 brothers, Harold, Rosselle and Ewell Plyler. He was educated in the Albemarle City Schools and served in the US Navy in World War II in the Pacific cam paign. He graduated in 1947 from Shuford Institute of Baf- bering in Durham. He was associated with Central Barber Shop in Albemarle but in 1952 started his own business. Five Point Barber Shop, which he operated for more than 60 years. He was a 60-plus year member of First Presbyte rian Church in Albemarle and served as a Deacon for sev eral years. He served on the Albemarle Zoning Board for 42 years and the Stanly County Social Services Board for two terms. He held a life membership in the Albemarle Op timist Club, having been a member for more than 60 years in which he served as president and board member. He was a golfer and played courses far and near with friends and family. The family received friends from 9:30-10:45 am. on Wednesday, March 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. North St., Albemarle. The funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Elizabeth Ayscue, followed at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The burial was at Fairview Memorial Park, Al bemarle. Survivors: a son, David B. (Johannah) Plyler of Atlan ta, Ga.; daughter, Peggy P. (Steve) Isenhour of Advance; 5 grandchildren, Walt (Khette) Plyler, and Molly (Heath) MiUigan, all of Atlanta, Zach Isenhour of Wmston-Salem, Caroline (Harold) Haye, and Charles Plyler, both of Atlan ta; 5 great-grandchUdren, Luca Plyler, Miller Plyler, Crane Plyler, Bane Milligan, and Ellie MiUigan, all of Atlanta; and a sister, Jewel Plyler Lambert of Albemarle. Memorials: Bethlehem UMC c/o Good Neighbor Fund, 321 Redland Rd., Advance,; or Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winsioh-Salem, 27103. Joe Dean Lanier Jr. Mr. joe Dean Lanier Jr., 50, of Joe Road, MocksviUe, died Thursday, April 6,2017 at his home. He was bom Oct. 8, 1966, in New Hanover County to Joe Dean Lanier Sr. and the late Margaret Catherine Ni- . fong Crotts Lanier. He had been employed by FuUer Earth works and was employed by Lowe's Home Improvement. He was a volunteer firefighter with Fork VFD. He loved the beach, was a surf fisherman and enjoyed cooking and woodworking. He was also preceded in deafli by a sister, Catherine La nier; and a brother, Larry Crotts. Survivors: his wife, Mary Lanier of the home; his father, of Advance; 2 children, Christy Smith and Gene Smith, .'both of MocksviUe; 3 siblings, Linda Comatzer of Ad vance, Cindy Comatzer (Dale) of Moclaville and Rickey Crotts (Sony) of Southmont; sister-in-law, Shirley Crotts of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials: American Heart Assoc., Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glenn Allen, VA 23058-5216; or American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak . Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralse.rvice.com. ■' 3avie coum^ Puciit uu.u,)MocksvHle, DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 13,2017 - X5 Elva Grace Avett Tomlinson Mrs. Elva Grace Avett Tomlinson died Monday, April 10,2017 at Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem. She was bom June 6,1923, in Polkville to the late Rev. Edmund M. Avett and Kate Jenkins Avett. She graduated valedictorian of her class at Mocksville High School in ,1940. Mrs. Tomlinson was an honors graduate of Greens boro College. In 1944, she began teaching in the Davie County school system which lasted for more than 30 years. On June 6,1949, she married Henry Cole Tomlinson. She was also preceded in death by brothers. Earl Avett, Frank Avett and Harold Avett Tucker; and sister, Helen Avett DeVito. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: their son, Charles Edmund Tomlinson (Sonja); granddaughter, Jennifer Tomlinson Bryant (Charley), all of High Point; grandson, Steven E. Tomlinson (Ashley) of Mooresville; and great-grandchildren, William and Matthew Bryant and Cole and Lacy Tomlinson. A graveside service will be held later. Memorials; Residents' Fund at Arbor Acres, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, 27104; or First UMC, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville. Condolences: www^alonjuneralservicesom. Joy M. 'Marty' Roberts Ms. Joy M. "Marty" Roberts', 67, of North Main Street, Mocksville, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in \Wn- She was bom Feb. 16,1950, in Forsyth County to William Oliver Roberts and the late Erlene Wilson Roberts. She re- ^Hgppr tired after 30 years with volved in the community hav- ing served in Honduras mis- j— sions, A Storehouse for Jesus and community outieaches . She was also preceded in death by a sister. Gay Roberts. ' Survivors: her father of Mocksville; 2 sons, Brian Whitley (Cora) of Mocksville and Josh Whitley (Tammy) of Winston-Salem; 2 sisters, Lisa Dixon and Kathy Whittaker, both of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren. Hannah, Carley, Isaiah, Jared and Nathan Whitley; 3 stepgrandchildren, Khristopher Higgins, Kaje Sizemore, Victoryia Sizemore; 5 great-grandsons; and nu merous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at Eaton Funeral Chapel, Mocksville with Dr. Glenn L Myers Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Turren- tine Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorials: Atherican Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407; or First UMC, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville. Condolences: www^alonfiineralservicex:om. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, AprU 20,2017 -13 Donald Wade Beck Mr. Donald Wade Beck, 70, of Houston Road. Mocks- ville, died Sunday, April 16,2017, at Liberty Lane Hospice House at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was bom November 25, 1946, to Ruth Miller Beck and the late Wade C. Beck. He served 4 years in the US Navy and retired from Ingersol Rand after 37 years. He was a life long member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Jerusalem VFD with 50+ years of service. He loved working on the farm and with his cat tle, watching movies,m NASCAR racing, vacationing with his family and taking trips with his neph ew and friends to ride roller coasters. He is preceded in death by his father. Wade C. Beck, and a nephew, Michael Hunter. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Miller Beck of Alston Brook Nursing Home in Lexington; a sister, Pat Hunter Kames of Lex ington; brother, Joe L. Beck (Leanne) of Mocksville; two nephews, Darrin Hunter (Melanie) of Lexington and Chris topher Beck (Lauren Purdue) of Mocksville; one niece. Amber Beck Bostick (Dustin) of Mocksville; three great nieces: Logan (Andrew Everhart) and Taylor Hunter of Lexington, and Bailey Bostick of Mocksville; two uncles, Claude Beck (Nancy) and David Miller, both of Mocks ville; two aunts, Billie Jean Beck of Mocksville and Marie Beck of Lexington; and many cousins. His memorial service will be held Thursday, April 20, at Davie Funeral Chapel, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville. Visi tation is 3:00 until 4:30 PM and the service begins at 4:30 PM. Memorials: Jerusalem VFD, C/0 Edwin Williams, Treas., 829 Point Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Davie Burial & Cremation Service of Lexington is serv ing the Beck family. Online guest registry at wwwAaviefu- nerallexinglon£om or wmvAaviefuneralservice.com. Jimmie Ross Brown Mr. Jimmie Ross Brown, 78, of Spyglass Drive, Bermu da Run, died Friday, April 14,2017, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Brown was bom Dec. to the late Walter Beu- operator of Tri Power, Inc. in Mocksville. Mr!'Brown was a loving" fiusband, father; grand- ' father and great-grandfather. He was also preceded in \ ..Wjk death by his wife of 49 years, mP|. vv Kathie Ann Shepherd Brown; '''2 sisters; and 2 brothers. P . Survivors: 2 sons, Mike f Brown of Clemmons and Bub- • , ba Brown (Alicia) of Advance; n 3 grandchildren, Haleigh n Brown, Alaina Brown and Ty ler Osbome; and a great-grand daughter, Kaidence Crawford. A memorial service was conducted at 7 pun., Tuesday, April 18 at Eaton Funeral Chapel. The family received friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospital St.,Suite 103, Mocksville. Condolences; wwwsatonfuneralservice.com. Lorraine Nancy Darminio Mrs. Lorraine Nancy Darminio, 76, of Mountview Drive, Mocksville, Mocksville, died in her sleep on the af ternoon of April 7,2017 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab in Elberton, Ga. after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Darminio was bora Oct. 2, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. She was married to the late Mario Darminio in Nash ua, N.H. and moved to North Carolina in the late 1990s. She graduated from Davis High School in Mt. Vemon, N.Y., and earned a master's degree in accounting from Franklin Pierce College. Mrs. Darminio was a member of St. Frances Catholic Church in Mocksville. She was a lov ing mother, devoted daughter of the late John Kelley Sr. and Stella Kelley, loving sister to the late John Kelley Jr., and was devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchil dren. Survivors: her children Laura Flanagan of Mocksville; Michael Manning of Hudson, N.H.; Naomi Manning of Yadkinville, and Carolyn Crookham of Tignall, Ga.; other relatives, Derek Beland of NH, Jeremy Beland of NC, Sara Manning of NH, Kelsey Holley and Cody Holley, both of Georgia, Patricia Reynolds of NH; 6 great-grandchildren; and cousin. Ken Baity and family. Memorial services to celebrate her life were held at 2 p m. Saturday, April 15 at the home of her daughter, Caro lyn Crookham ain Tignall, Ga. Crystal Michelle Baker Knight Crystal Michelle Baker Knight, 45, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 12,2017. ssMM ® native of. Davie Robert N. and Betty Jean Mills Also s'un^iviiig: 2 sons, Brit- and Michael Knight, both of -* . ^B1 Mocksville; a daughter, Debra J^^Sm Lee Knight Mullis (Jody Sher- Keith Baker (Michelle Smith) dren, Ashton, Ava and Grayson Knight, and Vince Mullis; and a special friend, Jamie Ro driguez. A memorial service was conducted at 3 pm. Saturday, April 15 at Davie Funeral Chapel in Mocksville. Pastors Danell Cox and John Whalen officiated. The family re ceived friends one hour prior to service in the funeral chap el. Condolences: wwwxeavisfhstatesville.com.. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thnrsday, April 20,2017 n 13 Rose Mae Phelps Mays Rosa Mae Phelps Mays, 87, died at her home Tuesday, ApriIIl.2017. She was bom July 11, 1929, the daughter of the late James Franklin Phelps and Alice Hudson Phelps. She was also preceded in death by her husband 48 years, Harold Edward Mays, a Edward; a daughter, Darlene; and great-grandchildren Emi- ly Alvarez and Kimberly Sue Mays. ' She was a homemaker and a member of Cooleemee Presby- I ' terian Church. Survivors: a son, John Mays and wife Peggy of Cooleemee; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Mays of Cooleemee; 3 grandchil- dren, Michelle Guevara, Tarn- my Mays and Shannon White; great-grandchildren: Hennia ' Angel, Joshua Mays, Carmela Mays, Jesse Guevara, Stephanie Guevara, Nicholas San chez, Vanessa Sanchez, Brie White, Mia White, Lilly San chez and Serenity Fennell; plus 20 great-great-grandchil- dren. The family received friends from noon-1 pjn. Friday, April 14 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service was at 1 pjn. in the funeral chapel with Pastor John Groff and Pastor Chris Williams officiating. Burial fol lowed in Legion Memorial Park. Memorials: Cooleemee Presbyterian, PO Box 27, Cool eemee, 27014; or to Woodleaf Baptist, 7790 Woodleaf Rd., Woodleaf. 27054. Condolences: wwwMaviefiineralservice.com. Bobby Wayne 'Bob' Runyon Mr. Bobby Wayne "Bob" Runyon, 30, died at his home in Yadkinville Sunday, April 9,2017. He was a native of Bluefield, W.Va., bom June 14,1986, the son of Anthony. Wayne Riinyon atid Pamela Kay Go- ins Runyon. He attended Davie County High School and was a School. For the past six years, he^ was employed as a truck Company in Winston-Salem. Broncos and had attended the In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his signifi- HL cant other, Jessica Btedsoe; a daughter, Kaycee Ann Runyon; a son, Braylon Wayne Runyon; a brother and best friend, Brandon Lee Runyon (Tiffany Baine) of Kemersville; nieces, Brianna and Serenity; neph ews, Brandon "Buddy" and Dallas; maternal grandparents. Bob and Pat Goins of Rock, W.Va.; paternal grandmother, Bertha Jean Pendergrass of Piedmont, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather. Jack Rimyon. The family received friends from noon-1 p.m. Thurs day, April 13 at Davie Funeral Chapel in Mocksville. The celebration of life service was in the funeral chapel at 1 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Jerry Couch. Burial followed at Believers Sonship Tabernacle Cemetery, 135 Potters Lane, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwMaviefiineralservice.com. Ladonna Jean Potts Ladonna Jean Potts, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday,April 16,2017. She was bom to the late Zennie and Peggy Parrish on January 22,1945 in Raleigh. Survivors include her husband Garry Potts; step-daugh- ter, Cindy Ellis; brother, Gary Parrish (Dianne); niece, Glenda Dellinger (Bryan); nephew, Stan Parrish (Susan); former sister-in- law Nancy Carroll Worley; sev- eral nieces and a host of beloved friends. At one time Ladonna served as the president of the Republican Party for Davie County. The fam- J ily would like to thank Candace [ Smith-for all of her caring, help t and support to the family during Ladonna's illness. Acelebration ofLadonna's life will be held at Frank Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel on Fri day, April 21,2017 at 7 PM officiated by Corey Doub.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers'memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care at 377 Hospital St # 103, Mocksville, NC 27028. Frank Vogler and Sons of Clemmons is honored to serve the Pons family. Online condolences may be made at vnvw. frankvoglerandsons.com/ Qydene Sprinkle Sparks Mrs. Clydene Sprinkle Sparks, ag'e 72-of-Mocksvilie, passed away Thursday, April 13,2017. She was bom Oc tober 25,1944 in Forsyth County to the late Clyde Edward Sprinkle and Lula Hazel Stokes Sprinkle. Mrs. Sparks is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John Wayne Sparks. Surviving are three daughters, Renee Sparks Inman (Donald); Kristin Sparks (Chris) and Sherri Sparks; two grandchildren, Joseph Sparks (Brit- tney) and Adam Jones; two great grandchildren, Hayden Jones and Aubree Sparks; one sister, Barbara Moser and one brother-in-law, Wilson Sparks (Kathy) and two niec es, Kelly Sellers and Kim Sellers and one nephew Brian Sellers. A funeral service was conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Union Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Christopher Burcham. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Hill Baptist Church, 8494 Lasater Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012. Online condolences may be made at wwwJxayworth-mill- erxom (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel) DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 20,2017 - 13 Elva Grace Avett Tomlinson Mrs. Elva Grace Avett Tomlinson died on Monday, April 10,2017 atArbor Acres in Winston-Salem. She was bom June 6,1923, in Polkville to the late Rev. Edmund M, Avett and Kate Jenkins Avett. She graduated valedictorian of her class at Mocksville High School in 1940. Mrs. Tomlinson was an honors graduate of Greens boro College. In 1944, she began teaching in the Davie County school system which lasted for more than 30 years. On June 6,1949, she married Henry Cole Tomlinson. She was also preceded in death by brothers. Earl Avett, Frank Aven and Harold Avett Tucker; and sister, Helen Avett DeVito. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: their son, Charles Edmund Tomlinson (Sonja); granddaughter, Jennifer Tomlinson Bryant (Charley), all of High Point; grandson, Steven E. Tomlinson (Ashley) of MooresvUle; and great-grandchildren, William and Matthew Bryant and Cole and Lacy Tomlinson. A graveside service was conducted at 11 am., Saturday, April 22 at Rose Cemetery with Dr. Glenn L. Myers Jr. officiating. Memorials: Residents Fund Arbor Acres, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, 27104; or First UMC, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville. Condolences: www^atonJuneralservice.com. Lucille Foster 'Sissy' Wall Mrs. Lucille "Sissy" Foster Wall, 88. of Winston-SalemdiedThursday,Aprill3,2017atherhoine. ^ She was bom Apnl 1, ly/y gan^ brother, JamM "Blister'Foster of Texas. ^ \ ri} M A graveside service was conducted Monday, Apnl 17, 2017 at Clarksbury United Methodist Church Cemetery m "^Sials: Brenner Children's Hospital, PO Box . 571021 .Winston-Salem, 27157. ' Condolences: www.hayw6rth-mHtej^(!m. Davie county Puoiic LtDtary Mocksville, NC Michael Andrew 'Andy' Bamhardt Mr. Michael Andrew "Andy" Bamhardt, 60, of Earn hardt Lane, Advance, died Friday, April 21, 2017, at his home. He was bom July 4, 1956 in Davie County to Ann n • Wilson Bamhardt and the late James Billy Bamhardt. He was ^ wonderful husband, excep- r tional father, dedicated- and hardworking and mie fnend. ' His love of family was first. His other passions were haul- ¤ ^ Peterbilt. AI- though his job, it was what he ; loved. He was also involved in farming all hi? life. He was up B i'^ 'he wee hours of the mom- ing to get started and worked nntil dark most days. In his extra time he tended his cows, mowed hay, raised crops and maintained the farm. He loved i to pull his antique tractors he | had built and was proud of them. He was happiest when he was tractor pulling with family and friends. He made time for trips such as the National Farm Show in Kentucky and ' fishing trips to Kure Beach in the fall. He was a member of Advance Masonic Lodge 710. To the end of bis life, bis i main concern was that his family was taken care of. i He w^ also preceded in death by a nephew, Michael ' Steven Boger Jr. Survivors: his wife of 31 years, Gail W. Bamhardt of the home; a son, Adam Bamhardt (Emily) of Advance; i his mother of Mocksville; an aunt, Virginia Dare Foster of i Advance; 4 siblings, Vickie Shaw (Kelly) of Mocksville, Melissa Smith (Paige) of Lewisville, Matt Bamhardt (Lor- ' raine) of Fayetteville and Kristy Bamhardt of Jamestown; sister-in-law, Sharon Short (Mike); brother-in4aw, Steve Westmoreland (Pat); nephew, Chad Boger (Brett); several other nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Diesel and Lily. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pm., Tuesdayj ^pril 25 at Eaton.Funeral Chapel with Elder Eddie Fowler officiating. Burial followed in No Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, ^pril 24 at the funeral home. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hos- oice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or American Cancer society, 4A Oak Brach Drive, Greensboro, 27407. Condolences: \vwM/£aionfuneralservice.com. "James Thomas Cloer James Thomas Cloer died on Monday, April 10, 2017, in the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. ' ' He was bomAug. 31,1925, HF . in Wilkes County, son of the n '"T late William and Emma Rea- « t > vis Cloer. He attended Wilkes ^ County Schools, and entered — the U.S. Army on April 28, f I945.HereceivedaWorldWar . -— n Victory Medal, and an Hon- orable Discharge on Feb. 12, W , 1947. He was self-employed as ^^9 a professional painter, and took' "■ pride in his work. '.j Survivors: 2 sons, RobertG. Dale Cloer of Lansdale, Pa., Jm and Danny Cloer of Brandon- , ton, Fla.; 3 daughters, Kathryn Mullen of New Jersey, Penny (Daniel) Winters of South ' Carolina, and Sherry (Terry) Page of Tampa, Fla.; a num ber of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, • - April 28 at Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. Elder ' Raymond Robinson will officiate. Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHomejiet. JDAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 27,2017 -IH ? J 5 James Leo Dietrich Mr. James Leo Dietrich, 84, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 surrounded by family at his residence. Mr. Dietrich was bom on Jan. 26, 1933 tojhe late John and Amelia Dietrich. He was active in the Piedmont An tique Tractor Club in Davie County, Lions Club and Cur- sillo of Mame, Mich, while residing in Michigan. He was a devoted husband and father with many talents. He spent the end of his career as a salesman, was a business owner and farmer in Michigan. He enjoyed fl ying as a solo pilot and fi shing and hunting in his younger years. He was able to spend lots of quality time with his 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. An infant son John Thomas Dietrich, a brother, Milton Dietrich, and a sister, Pauline Hood, preceded him in death. Surviving; his wife of 55 years, Betty Morgan Dietri ch of Advance; 7 children, Carolyn Fender and husband Dennis of Old Fort, Anne Thomas and husband Layne of Gastonia, Jerry Dietrich and wife Darnell of Marion, Rose Shaffer and husband Chuck of Columbus, Ind., Ken Diet rich and wife Christie of Marion, Brian Dietrich and wife Susan of Asheville and Christine Hazlip and husband Chris of Advance; 18 grandchUdren; 8 great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Marion. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-noon prior to the service at Westmoreland Funeral Home in Marfon. .Burial will be at St. Joseph's Church in Wright, Mich. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center at 101 Hos pice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: www.westmorelandfiineraIhome.com. ■ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, AprU 27,2017 - "14 ? James Ambler Griffin James Ambler Griffin. 74, of Advance, died on Thu«- day, April 20,2017, at his home, surrounded by and m thec^e of his family of almost 53 years, Patsy Mat- thews Griffin. They raised V three children With a legacy of n -«?— loyalty, honesty, and strength. r^- SO"'R i \ " of Norman, Ind.; son, Davidfc - -* ^HU Griffin a,nd wife Sh^non of 1 Fishel and husband Craig of ' \l Bermuda Run. Also surviving:12 grandchildren, Jamie, Jessi- ^ ca, Violet, and Sammy Griffin; ^HSb Katherine,Anna,Madison,and f Dawson Griffin; and Eden, Ce-(fi n n I . .-gflT mm and Peyton Fishel; a greatgrandchUd, Greyson Griffin, bom in 2016; sistersNS^avenport, Marjorie Ramsey, Rebecca husband Jerry, all of Rocky ^ount, Ruth of Boone Faye Morgan of Olive Branch, Miss, and CharlotteS and husbSd To, of Berryville, Va.; sister-m-law Dorothy Griffin of Baltimore, Md. and Martha Underwood of Memphis, Term.; in-laws. Jimmy and Raye Mat^ews and Marshall and^tloanne (deceased) Bam^, aU of Nash ville. N.C., PJ. and Barbara Faulkner of Louisburg. andSammvandLibMatthewsofKnightdale. He was blessed with a large, loving family and consid ered a blessing among those who called him He was also predeceased by brothers, Dick Gnffin, BiU Griffin, and Johnny Griffin, as weU as brothers-in-lawcln Davenport. Tommy Morgan Charles R^ey. and Robert Williams, and sister-in-law, Catherine G™" • Bom in Rocl^y Mount on July 16, 1942 to R. TasweU Griffin Jr and Fidelia Overton Griffin, he was ^sed the ninth of lO.children on a dairy farm. He ' elementary and high schools, graduatmg from Military Academy in I960. He was an alnnmus of NorA Carolina State University, where he earned Jus degree m^^hlcal engineering in 1969. Tliere^ter. he i^d to Winston-Salem, with his new bnde to begm a ca^r atril corp. He ended his career " H»-B«nds Ih^ retiring after more than three decades. He was of tist faith serving as an ordained deacon at New FriendshipstpSfchurchLough the 1970s and 1980s. For the pa^ 18 years he and his wife have called ®tist Church home, where they have treasured the fellowship and prayers of friends turned fa^y- ,The family received visitorjfrom 10.30-11.45 am.Sa urday, April 22 at Green Meadows. A funeral service fol lowed at boon. „ itf,i<:MrRniN Memorials; Green Meadows Baptist. 1646 NC 801N.. MocksviUe; Jimmy V Foundation, T^- weU and Fidelia Overton Endowed Scholarship Fund. NC Wesleyan CoUege, trobmi'on@/iovc.edH. Condolences: mwv.Aayworr/i-mii/erxom. Melissa Drumheller Hilton Melissa Dmmheller Hilton, 32, of MocksviUe, died at 'w^e Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Saiem on April ways happy to get home and play with her dog Jazz. She had many friends, and loved to go out to smile, laugh, and be sociable with friends and neighbors. Survivors: her parents, Earl and Lu Ann; sister, Em ily (Mike) Vollink, niece Hayley Vollink; many cousins; her husband, Brandon; and 2 step-children, Aubrey and Bryson Hilton. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. A celebration of life will take place May 20 at 1 pjn. at Blaise Baptist Church in the Fai^y Life Center. Geneva Elizabeth Martin Kannada Mrs. Geneva Elizabeth Martin Kannada, 70, died on Easter moming, April 16,2017. She was the daughter of Dorothy Elizabeth Martin King 1 and James Pratt Martin, and was bom in Corpus Christi, Texas on May She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, - Horace l^e Kannada. • f . wJW Survivors: her brother, Dan- . ■. Joseph Martin of Advance; : > • nephew, Daniel Pratt Martin ,• of Virginia Beach, Va.; nieces, Julie CaraardeUa of Virginial\ \ Beach Cathy Stevens of Texas. , ' •• and Jamie Michalec of Okla- BB^ |"s She lived in Corpus Chris-;A I ti St. Johns, Newfoundland, Oklahoma City, Okla., Biloxi, Miss., San Antonio, Texas, Fort Smith, Ark., Orange City,Ra. and Ciemmons. She was a executive secretary with The Orlando Sentinel newspaper in Rorida for severalyears. She devoted more than 20 years to the care of our - mother and her aunt Geneva in Orange City, untU theirpassing. She was a selfless, private lady.A memoriai service was held at 3 pjn.'on Saturday, April 22 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Condolences: M'»vw./j(i)'worrJi-mi//er.co/n.. Oavie countyMortsvilie, ».• DAVIECOUNTYENTERPRISERECORD,Thursday,AprU27,2017 -XH ? 15 Pamela Koontz Pamela Dale Robertson Kopntz, 6.1, of Lexington, died on Wednesday,April 19,2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Med ical Center. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Reeds Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Henry Watterson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Davidson Funeral Home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Koontz was bom Sept. 9, 1955 in Rowan County. She was raised by her parents, George Henry Robertson and Kay Robertson. Mrs. Koontz gave her love to family and many others in the community. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Cassidy. Surviving; her husband of 43 years, Roger Scott Koontz of the home; 3 daughters, Sabrina Koontz Beck (Brent) of Lexington. Shauna Koontz Cain (Grant) of Warner Robins, Ga., and Wendy Koontz Sheets.(Stephen) of Lexington; grandchildren, Zach. Bryce, Colson. Ethan, Caleb, Logan, and Samuel; brother, Michael Robertson of Clemmons; sister, Gail Leonard (Wayne) of Lexington; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials: Reeds Baptist Family Life Center, 180 Reeds Baptist Church Road. Lexington, 27295. Condolences; wwwMavidsonJuneralhomeJtet. Minnie Rose Crews Lawson Minnie Rose (Crews) Lawson, 82, of Pflugervilfe. Tex- asdiedSaturday.April 15,2017. She was bom April 25, 1934 in Advance. She lost her ^, parents at a young age and was raised in the Methodist Chil- dren's Home in Winston-Sa- lem. She graduated Salutatori- an of her graduating class from RJ. Reynolds High. School, Winston-Salem. She met 'and married her husband, Robert J. Lawson, in 1952 in Gatun ^ M Canal Zone. She is a retiree of : - f The Civil Service. They lived ' - f i in Austin, Texas for 37 years before retiring to Polk City, pj^ gjjg returned to Pfluger- ville to live with her daughter :;:_J Patti and her husband Alvin who took care of her. She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert J. Lawson; her parents, James Eiiiam and Auttie (Bumette) Crews; and 2 brothers Rufus Bumette of Panama Canal Zone and Joseph Clarence Crews of Ashland, Ky. Survivors: daughters, Sandra Lawson of Taylor, Texas and Patricia Arlene Powell (Alvin) of PflugervUle, Texas; 8 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Visitation was Thursday, April 20 at Cook-Walden/Cap- ital Parks Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Friday, April 21 at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery, all in Pflugerville. Ruby Faye Johnson Leach Ruby Faye Johnson Leach died on Friday, April 21, 2017, at her'residence in Advance following an extended illness. She was bom March 29, — mar 1924 in Davie County, daugh- : fldBHBiil^ ter of the late Rev. Franklin Garfield and Bertha Allen Johnson. She attended Davie and Forsyth County schools, and earned a bachelor's de- Wf ^ gree from Winston-Salem State University. She also re- - BBceived a master's degree from JB A&T State University. She \ . loved children and spent her career working in education. She retired from Rockingham County Public School System. She was a lifelong member of Smith Grove AME Zion Church in Mocksville, where she had served as the church secretary. She was also a member of Rose De MoU Chapter 531 Order of Eastern Star. She loved scrapbooking and cooking. Her specialty was baking She was married to Emest Leach, who preceded her in death. . Survivors; 3 nephews, Joseph (Johnnie) Johnson, Jessre (Louretta) Hampton, and Donald (Sarah) Johnson; 5 niec es, Lucille (Lonnie) Cockerham, Inez (Sam) Gray.Mozelle (James) Ceasar, Johnnie Mae (James).Durant, Barbara Jean (Roland) Thomas; and other relatives and friends. - Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. The Rev. Pamela Phillips will officiate and burial will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes before the service. Condolences:.wmv.Gra/iamFunera/^^?Jjet- DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 27,2017 - IH ^ l5 Stephen Phillips Leary Stephen Phillips Leaiy, 70, died on the evening of April 15,2017, after a long illness. Survivors: his wife, Anne Covington Leaiy, and his sis ter, Pamela Sanford Leary. Bom in Washington, DC. he was the son of the late Pe ter Leary and Agnes Sanford Leary. While still in his child hood, his family moved to Mocksyille, where he attended local schools. From there, he attended the preparatory Blue Ridge School for Boys before graduating from St. An drews College where he completed his bachelor's degree in English. Later, to fulfill a long-time goal, he completed his certification in economic development. His career in cluded teaching school in South Carolina, serving as the town planner for Mocksville, the town manager in Spen cer, and his career concluded as the economic developer in Anson County, all in North Carolina. His love of history involved him in many projects. When in Davie county, his involvement in the restoration of the national historically i registered Fulton Methodist Church brought him pleasure and satisfaction. Always involved in community life, his memberships included the First Presbyterian Church in Wadesboro, the Anson County-Partnership for Children, serving as board chair, a member of the Friends of the Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge, the Uptown Wadesboro, Inc. Board of Directors, serving for several years as the secretary, the Wadesboro Rotary Club, and the South Piedmont Com munity College Foundation Board. He was an easy-going, friendly person who enjoyed people, but a real southem gentleman, gifted with a generous spirit and deeply gra cious manner. He considiered his greatest possession his family and friends. A man of diverse skills and interest, his activities included gourmet cooking, gardening and study ing the civil and world wars. All modes of transportation fascinated him, but especially the train. He never missed a 1 chance to study and ride locomotives. He enjoyed frequent ! visits to museums and historical sites where his interest could be enriched. A prolific and diverse reader, he loved to hear a good ''yam" and could hold his own as a raconteur. He was an engaging conversationalist. A Stephen Phillips Leary Memorial Scholarship is be ing established with South Piedmont Community College Foundation. Donations can be made in his memory to the foundation at PO Box 5041, Monroe, 28111 or to the char ity of your choice. - A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 11 am. Saturday, June 3 at Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Charles'Kenneth'Martin Charles "Kenneth" Martin died on Friday;; April 21, 2017, one day before his 80th birthcky. Bora in Forsyth County April 22, 1937, he was the son of Dorothy Mae Martin Johnson, who survives. Mr. Martin had a 40-year career as a long-distance truck driver. He was a member of FeUowship Baptist Church. ' He,was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Mayes Martin, a son, Tony Martin, and a daughter. Donna Martin, Hooker. n Also surviving: a son, Charles "Marty" Martin of Ad vance; his half-brother, Ray Lackey (Linda) of Trinity; 4^ grandchildren, Melissa Jepson, Natalie, Michael and Na than Martin; and 2 great-grandchildren, Abigail and David Jepson. . The family received friends Sunday, April 23 at Fel lowship Baptist Church. The celebration of life service was conducted at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastor Wayne Swisher officiating. Burial followed in the church cem etery. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralservicerom. James Kenneth Stroud Mr. James Kenneth Stroud, 85, of Davie Academy Road, Mocksville, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a lengthy illness. He was the oldest and i—^^—. of Trout^ attend^ ed Society Baptist Church. . where he was ordained as a deacon and later served as super intendent and Sunday school teacher. In 1986, God, spoke to him to give land to build a church. He gave four acres and Calvary Baptist Church was built on Davie Academy Road. While at Calvary, he had served as superintendent, a deacon, Sunday school teacher and on several committees until his health started failing. He loved the Lord ^d could often be found sitting on the tailgate of his truck in the tool- shed reading and studying his Bible for hours. As a young man, he had worked at Southem Screw Co. in Statesville, Carnation Milk Co. and had a paper route. He ^d Betty were partners in life and in business. They operated Ken's Amoco, a grocery store and service station, for 20 years. He attended to all the mechanical aspects of the business while Betty ran the store and kept the books. There wasn't anything he couldn't make or fix. While at the store, they were joined by Rayford McDaniel who worked with them for 14 years. They also had a poultry farm for 40 years with Perdue, Inc. and enjoyed having Black Angus-Beef . Cattle until 2014. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, deer hunting and fl ying his plane. He always planted a large garden and enjoyed sharing vegetables with neighbors and friends. He was a true and honest friend to ail who met him and was willing to help with any needs. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Peggy Stroud Kobntz and James Ray Stroud Jr.; and a nephew, Scott Stroud. • Survivors: his wife of 66 years and 25 days,Betty Snid er Stroud; 2 children, Gary Stroud of the home arid Susan ! Stroud of Troutman; faithjful dog, Sandy; granddog, Chu- • ' la; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Stroud; a brother-in-law, John Koontz; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Rob Waugh, Dj. Bobby Henderson and the Rev. Jack Barkley officiat ing. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Eddie Nicholson, Johnny Taylor, Clint Van- Hoy, John Koontz, Hetiiy Walker and Kenneth Haneline. The family received friends Thursday, April 20 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Gordon Hospice House or Hospice/Pal liative Care of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625; or Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Ste. 250, Charlotte, 28209. , Coado\&xiCG.i.www£atohfuneralservicejCom. . , QuDllC U ' - 0^® NcViOcVsviVie, DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 4, 2017 • C9 Ann Lynn Thompson Combs "Mrs. Ann Lynn Thompson Comfes, 83, died on Wednes day, April 26,2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom on Aug. 5, 1933 to Anice Wimbish and 1 Harbin Guy Thompson in ___, . i, / ^ Winston- Salem. She gradu-, n • " High School in the class of 1951. ' Following graduation she at- ^.'i tended the University of Geor- St®'the Alpha Delta Pi Society. She also joined the first women's Air Force ROTO in 1951 at UGA. She played violin in the NO All State Symphony Orchestra as well as the All Southem Symphony 11 Orchestra conducted by. Leroy V 0; Anderson. She was instrumen- tal in the start up of"WKZL ra- dio station in Winston-Salem where she worked as an ac count sales executive . She was active in organizing pro am golf tournaments and fund raising involving Hospice and Brenner's Children's Hospitd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fielding Combs Jr. Surviving: her daughters, Deborah Henning Owens (Cpt. George Owen) and Dana Franklin (Doug Dixon); grandchildren, Drake, Tyler, Ashton, and Aubiey Frank lin, Lindsey Owings, and Carrie Hampton; as well as great-grandchildren, Caitlynn, Jaden, and Chance. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 4 at Christ Church, Queen St., Wnston-Salem, with the Rev. James R. Reed officiating. Memorials: Davie Humane Society, 291 Eaton Rd., Mocksville. Condolences: wwwhayworth-millerjCQfn. Richard Paul Foster Jr. Richarf Paul Foster Jr., 87, died on March 9,2017. He was bom on Jan..27,1930 in Fannington Township. His parents were Richard Paul Foster Sr. and Vasta Mae Parker. The love of his life, Florence Foster (Benoit) fiom Newfoundland, Canada died in 2009 from ovarian cancer. He wore his wedding ring and stayed faithful until the day he died. They were married for 54 years. Survivors: his children, Richard Paul Foster m, Anne Marie O'Gorman and Jessica McMillin; his grandchildren, Richard Paul Foster IV, Jaysan Matthew Gal. Ariel Nicole Warner, Chad O'Gorman, Maria O'Gorman and Deanna O'Gorman; great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and his younger brothers, Larry Foster and Wilson Foster of Davie County. He joined the Navy after graduatmg from Mocksville High School in 1948. He decidedTie and the sea were not compatible and was Honorably Discharged and went into the Army Air Corps, which later became the U.S. Air Force. He traveled the world-two times over and helped to protect the country. He retired from the US Air Force , August 1972. He loved to fish, travel, was interested in health and mind and enjoyed the sport of target shooting. He had more than 200 skin cancer surgeries and suffered - from Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia. He never felt sorry for > himself and was a strong and happy man even through his final days. He was honored by his family at Mike O'Callaghan Mil- it^ Medical Center, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., where he was receiving medical care. The center is dedicating a tree in his honor in front of the hospital so he can be re membered. He was cremated and his ashes will be taken to Newfoundland, Canada to join his wife's ashes in the f^- , ily plot. Some are to be sprinkled in Kippen's Brook where he and his wife fished and were happy for many years. He loved God first, his family and America, was intelligent, had a fantastic memory, funny, a heart of gold, arid was ^ always trying to make people smile and laugh. Annie Margaret DiUard LewisMrs Annie Margaret DiUard Lewis, 92, died on Sat- She was bom in Davie County on Jan. 31,1925 to the late William Harper Dillard arid Juanita Foote DiUard. She was p„ n ,, ^°cksville; 7 sisters, Alice DPatterson, M^D. Holmes, Josephine D. Jones, Louise d'Uwrs Hazel D^ Daltpn, Carolyn D. WiUiams, and Eve lyn J. Comish; 2 brothers-in-law. RD Holmes and Calvin Jones; a grandson, Michael Lewis Jr. •Survivors: 3 sons. Canon "BuU Dog" Lewis,:.WilbertRay l^wis Sr.. and Michael Lewis, all of MocksviUe- 2 ^ug^ers, Margaret (EUiott) Wilkes and Geraldine (Jer^y) Roberts, ^ extended daughter, Pastor Nettye 1. Barber of Mocks^Ue; a sister, Lazora Williams of Durham- 4 grand Ray Lewis Jr., and Brandon Uwis; 4 granddaughters Kim (Kennedy) McGovera. Angela Brown, Sharon McClaney i?andTetn 1™'-" Le-a h " 1 ^ step-grandson, Jonathan Cole; and2ces great-great-grandchUdren,nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Her funery service wUi be held on Ihursday, May 4 Nelf T r' ^ MocksviUe. Pastorofficiate and burial wiU foUow in StJotaAME Zion Church Cemeteo'. The famUy wiU receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes prior to the service Condolences: DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 11, 2017 - C9 Donald Max Beaver Sr. Mr. Donald Max Beaver Sr., 78, of Sunset Circle, Mocksville, died Wednesday, May 3,2017 at Forsyth Med ical Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom May 19, 1938, in Davie County, to the late Paul Jeny Beaver and I Stella Elizabeth Adams Bea- was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church where he w had served as a deacon. He 0 Mm had also served in the Nation- 4aE al Guard. Mr. Beaver retired from KOSA after 33 years. He " friends as "Pap" and was a lov- • ing husband, father and grand- father. Mr. Beaver enjoyed rab- bit hunting and tending to his chickens. He was a family m^ death by 10 siblings, Norman ' Beaver, Jerry Beaver, Oscar Beaver, Kenneth Beaver, David Beaver, Sarah Sands, Maxine Diggs, Mary Johnson, Gordon Beaver and Edwin Beaver. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Nancy Hendrix Beaver of the home; 2 children, Gina Burton (David) and Donald Max "Bub" Beaver Jr. (Lenora Redmond), all of Mocks ville; 4 grandchildren, Alisha Waller (Randy), Ashlee Ed wards (Martin), Ana Burton; 3 great-grandsons, Kamden and Jarrett Waller and Blake Edwards; 2 brothers, Marshall Beaver (Betty) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Jimmy Campbell of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 2 pm., Saturday, May 6 at Cooleemee First Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Mullins, Ted Tuggle and Jimmy Lancaster officiat ing. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in Dutchman Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The,family received friends Friday, May 5 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 518,Cooleemee,NC 27014. Condolences: www£atbnfuneralservice.com. OouniV.^- ViocKsv^"®' Pauline Hutchens Blake Mrs. Pauline Hutchens Blake, 92, of Fork-Bixby Road, Advance, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Bermuda Com mons. She was bom March 30, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late John Blaine and Mattie Lou , jy- Hutchens. Mris. Blake enjoyed i sewing, crocheting and cooking. »&"•" She had a crazy sense of humor, K 2 but most of all she was a loving V -£ J . mother and grandmother. She was also preceded in SbJI death by her husband of 61 Idn years,HubertA.Blake;adaugh- ter, Portia Welch; and 8 siblings. Kathy Renteria (Tony) of Mocksville, Linda Smith (Da-. vid) of Kemersville and Marcia Anderson (Teny) of Advance; 3 sons, Wayne Blake (Jill Pryor) of Virginia, Ray Blake (Jean) of Kemersville and Dale Blake (Carla Carver) of Boonville; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandcMdren; a sister, Jean Bell; several niec es and nephews; special friend, Margie Welch;, and her friends at Bennuda Commons. A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 pjn., Wednesday, May 10 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wayne Swisher and Chaplain Katie Lovelace officiating. Interment was to follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.'ITiefamily received friends Tuesday, May 9, at the funeral home. Memorials: Liberty HomeCare & Hospice, 2334 S. 41st St., Wilmington; 28403, memo: Pauline Blake/Bermuda Commons, Advance. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice£om. Darnell Cleary Damell Cleary, 87, of Mocksville,'died on Monday, May 8,2017 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Bom in Davie County Jan. 25", 1930, he was the son of the late William Acie . Cleary. and Agnes Ratledge Cleary. He was the husband of Patricia Ann Bulla Cleary who survives. 'iH Mr. Cleary had a 43-year career ' J with'Dixie Furniture Co. and was t - n a supervisor. He was a member of Liberty Wesleyan Church and at- ^ / tended Ijames Baptist Church. Also surviving; 7 nephews. Buck Cleary (Sallie) of Advance, BsHL ^ Jack Cleary (Brenda) of Greens- boro, Mickey Gaither (Ruth), ^ Butch Gaither (Peggy) and Louie Gaither (Barbara) all of States- . vme, Charlie Cleary (Patsy) of Mocksville and Keith B.ulla of • New York City: 4 nieces, Jean Cleary (Bill) of Mocksville, Judy Gaither Laws of Statesville, Wanda Gallman of Mon- cks Comer, S.C. and Ruby Bailey (Jimmy) of Mocksville. He was also preceded by: his son, Don Michael Cle^; 5 brothers, Ray Cleary, Jack Cleary, W.H. (Bill) Cleary, J. Norman Cleary and Lester M. Cleary: 3 sisters, Elizabeth Gaither, Anne Houston and Pauline Welbom. The family was to receive fiiends from 2-3 pm. Wednes day, May lO.at Ijames Baptist Church. The celebration of life service was to be at 3 p.m. in the church with the Rev. Daniel Harmon officiating. Burial was to follow at Libe^ Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care of Iredell - Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Siinonton Road, Statesville, 28625; or to Ijames Baptist or Liberty Wesleyan'. Condolences: www^aviefiineralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 11,2017 Faye Parker Nelson Mrs. Faye Parker Nelson, 67, of MocksvUle, died on May 2,2017 after a courageous 18-month battle with can cer. She was bom in Salisbury on July 31,1949, the daugh- ter of Martha Basinger Parker and H.A. Parker Jr. She graduated from North Rowan High School and worked in human resources and as an ex- ^ of RockweU^ Parker and wife Philly of Statesville; and sister, Katheiine Goodman and husband Randy Sr. of China Grove. A celebration of her life will be held for family and &iends on Friday, May 19 from 4-7 pm. at Union Lutheran Church, 4770 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, 28146. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter," 377 Hos pital St. Suite 103, MocksvUle; or to the charity of your choice. Condolences: www^arolinacremationxom. Glenn Enin Reavis Sr. Glenn Ervin Reavis Sr., 77, of Liberty Church Road, died Wednesday, May 2, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Yadkin County, he was bom Dec. 20,1939, the son of the late Silas Ervin Reavis and Lishie Watson Reavis. He was the husband of ^ from Sheffield PaUel & Lumber Co. after 20 years in 2002. He ' had a love for his grandbabies, Also surviving: children, ^ ^ Glenn Ervin Reavis Jr. (Carla) , 'j-'aF- ^ of Wilkesboro, Melissa Reavis ^ 9|||j||^ % Ramirez C^^ctor Manuel) of * n MocksviUe, and Judy Reavis 4 Johnson of Mocksyille; a broth- -W er: David Reavis of Lexington; Jfl 3 sisters. Pearl Gmbb(LaVone), Louise Jones (Pee Wee) all of Lexington, and Doreatha "Tink" Johnson of Hampton- vUle; and 7 grandchUdren, Glenn, Madison, Gagd, Conner, McKenzie, Kaleb and EUa. He was also preceded in death by:''2 brothers. Sain Rea vis and Edward Reavis;and 2 sisters, Sally Sue Booe and Shirley Melton. The graveside celebration of life service was held Fri day, May 5 at 2 p.m. in the Liberty Baptist Church Ceme tery. The family received friends following the service in the church cemetery and at the residence. Condolences: wwwjiaviefuneralservicexom. Edward F; Reichel Edward F. Reichel died on Satmday, May 6,2017 after a brief hospitalization. His life journey took him many places, GloversvUle, N.Y.; Amsterdam, N.Y.; Gainesville, Fla.j Charlotte; Bing- hamton, N.Y. and ultimately to a place he loved the most. Advance. He was bom on July 14,1930 in GloversvUle, N.Y. the eldest child of Edward and LUlian. He w^ raised along with his sisters Mary Lou and Deanna to appreci ate hard work, his country, faith, famUy and friends. After graduation from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amster dam, N.Y. in 1948, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Florida.On Christmas leave he married Barba ra Snyder from Amsterdam. He completed his service and with the assistance of the GI BUI, attended and graduated from the University of Florida. The first two of his chU- dren were bom during this time period Amy and Rob ert. A successful career ensued in business management with consumer product companies (Beechnut, Lifesavers, Planters Peanuts, and RJ Reynolds). His career took him to maiiy locations: Charlotte; Binghamton, N.Y. (where his son Tom joined the famUy); Atlanta, Ga.; Ireland; Man hattan, N.Y.; Puerto Rico and Winston-Salem. Retirement from RJ Reynolds did not slow him down. Along with Cathy Knibbs and their additions to the family of Kyle, Sue and Joni, Reichel's Bakery was bom and thrived in Advance for several years. In his later years, he combined his vblunteerism at two hospitals, dedicated work at Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, participation in activities at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (that he shared with Nell) and enjoyed a busy and frilfiUed life. Throughout his life, he had a passion for sports, especially basebaU. He loved to play it, coach it, read about it, talk it, sing about it and watch it. He was a Ufetime Boston Red Sox fan and he has been known to say "Nothing is better than going to a basebaU game on a Sunday aftemoon." He was. a good ' man, devoted to his famUy, friends and faith. Survivors: his 6 children, Amy, Robert (Sun), Thomas (Donna), Joni, Sue and Kyle; 8 grandchUdren, Jake, Chris topher, Matthew, Amber, Cameron, Donovan, Madison and Mason; 2 sisters, Mary Lou Wierzbowski and Deanna Sniith; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service wiU be held II a.m. Saturday,May 13 at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Advance with Father Dan Wall officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The family will receive friends from 6-8 •pm. Friday at the Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, 183 Fork-Bixby Rd. Advance. Condolences; wrnvjiayworth-miller^om. Oavie cour.iv DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 11,2017 -O^ Herbert Lester Tatum Herbert Lester Tatum, 72, of Mocksville, died on Satur day, May 6,2017, under Hospice care. Bom April 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Daniel William Tatum and Mary Eve- lyn Campbell, and the husband of Brenda Kay Cope Tatum. ■, Mr. Tatum was a devoted truckdriver for more than 40 years. Hi^BI He also loved riding his motor- he was a Carolina Panthers fan. He fought his battle with can- cer for more than'seven years. ; illHe nevermet a stranger.^ J is survived by: 2 sons, Herbert. ■Wesley Tatum and John AllenKeaton Jr., both of Mocksville; BBfHB^iiHil^l 4 daughters, Sandra Michelle Jones of Winston-Salem, Mary Elaine Tatum (Rickie) and Toiiya Renee Tysinger (Brad), all of Lexington, and Wen dy Dawri Pearcy (Jon) of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Thomas Oliver Campbeli (Annie) and David Bruce Campbell, both of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Priscilla Arm Rhynehardt of Co lumbus, Ohio, and Julia Campbell Johnson (Bradford) of Mocksville; 19 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by: his step-father, RJ. Campbell; and 2 brothers, Rufus J. Campbell Jr. and Gary Arnold Campbell. The family was to receive friends from 6-7 pm.Wednes day, May 10 at Davie Funeral Chapel. The celebration of life service was to follow at 7 pm. in the chapel with the Rev. Joe B. Clark officiating. Memorials: to help offset fi nal expenses, to Davie Fu neral Service, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservice^om. Vanessa Delenne Taylor Vanessa Delenne Taylor, 62, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her home in Seattle, Wash. She was bom on May 25,1954 to David and Gloria Sut- phin Jarvis of Farmington. Survivors: her daughters. Shannon Wamke and Heather Taylor; and grandsons, Skyler and Jordan Wamke; all in Washington; and many other family members and friends, most living in North Carolina; and'Dayid Martinez of Se attle, a special friend who loved and cared for her in her last years. ' A private memorial service will be held, with burial in the Farmington Community Cemetery. County uuimi MO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 18, 2017 • C7 Mary Ellen Essie Candlllo Mrs. Maiy Ellen Essie Candillo,69,pf Winston-Salein, died on Saturday, May 13,2017. She was bom July 14,1947, in Winston-Salem to Leila Neal Essie and the late James Edward Essie Sr. She spent her childhood in Davie County and moved back to Win- ston-Salemin 1970.ShegraduatedfTomAppalachianState University in 1970, and taught school in Davidson and For- syth counties. She loved teaching children and watching them bloom. She filled their heads with wonder and magic and loved them abundantly. She had an exuberant person ality, defined by humor, curiosity, and concern for others. She wanned the room with laughter and her smile. Survivors: her husband of 46 years, John Clarence Can- dillo of the home; a son, John Joseph Candillo of Jeffer son; her mother, Lelia Neal Essie; 2 brothers and sisters-in- law, James Edward "Chip" and Judith B. Essie and David Neal and Brenda Forrest Essie, all of Farmington; a sister, Aime Essie Barnes and husband Brooks Miles Barnes of Onancock, Va.; nieces, Rebecca Essie Phillips (Lawson) and Elizabeth Barnes; nephews, Jefferson Essie (Karen), David Neal Essie Jr. (Tammy), Forrest Essie (Heather) and Edward Barnes; grandnieces, Sadie Essie, Eliza Essie and Mary Phillips; and grandnephews, Thomas Essie, Elliott Essie and Wyatt Phillips; special "sister," Martha Ann Es sie Williard of Gastonia; and former students, co-workers, cousins, neighbors and friends. A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m.. Sat- , urday, May 20 at Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St.,, Winston-Salem, with Drs. Don Gordon and Paul Mullen! officiating. A private burial will be in Farmington Commu nity Cemetery. Memorials: James E. and Lelia N. Essie Scholarship Fund, c/o Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Mocksville. Condolences: mvw.eatonfuneralservicex:om. Charles Millard Harvel Charles Millard Harvel, 73, of Advance, died on Mon- day. May 8,2017. at his home. He was bom in Engle-^ wood.'NJ. on Dee. to Charles Edwin and Dorothy - Clark Rowe Harvel. W ^3 Survivors: his wife of 28TJ years, Barbara Miller Harvel; [ ** 3 sisteis, Lillie Mae Harvel ft, Masterson (husband John Sr.) K' of Madison Heights, Mich., W\ \ ^ Barbara Jeanne Harvel Jackson ,1 ; of Fair Haven,Mich.,and Lau- ^ lie Susan Calvert of Garfield, . NJ.; 5 nieces; a nephew; 5 -<13^ great-nieces;-and 3 great-neph- ews. He was preceded in death by his father and his step-moth er, Charles Edwin and Jessie Bouyea Harvel, and by his step-father and his mother, William and Doroihy Rowe Calvert. Although a memorial service has not been planned, the family will receive visitors on Sunday, May 21 at the Hay- worth-Miller Kinderton Chapel from 1-4 pun. Memorials: Davie Senior Services, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville, indicating that your donation is for the Home- • bound Meals/Meals-on-Wheels program; or, to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. Ppst Office Box 1267, Yadkinville, 27055.- Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. •Margaret Ann Rankin Frick Ms. Margaret Ann Rankin Frick, 78, of N. Main St„ Mocksville, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center NE in Con- -i cord. ' She was bom Dec, 26,1938, in Davie County to the late David Cyrus and Susie Walk- er Rankin. Ms. Frick was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mocksville. She was, a known artist in the commu- nity. Survivors: a son, Charles Ford of Karmapolis; a sister, Mary Sue Rankin Lane of Fuquay-Varina; and 3 grand-,, children, Alyssa-Ann Ford^ Hannah Elisabeth Ford and Seth Cayden Ford. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dana Fmits of ficiating. The family received friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.' Memorials: Court Square Tree Replacement, c/o Town of Mocksville, 171 S. Clement St., Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfiineralservicej:om. Byron Stadler Hill Sr. Mr. Byron Stadler Hill Sr. 95, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Bermuda Village, Bermuda Run. He was bom July 26, 1921 in Walnut Cove, Stokes County to the late Gilbert Stadler Hill and Annie Louise Murphy Hill. Mr. Hill Served as a B-25 Pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War n, had retired from Del Monte after 36 years and was a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Hester Hill. Surviving: a daughter; Jan Hill Robertson and husband David of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Byron S. Hill Jr. of Montrose,- Colo.; 2 grandsons, Greg Robertson of Dallas, Texas and Scott Robertson md wife Hana of Lubbock, Tex as; 3 great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Cason and Cannon; a sister, Sarah Kane and husband Frank of Winston-Salem; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 pjn. Wednes day, May 17 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by Dr. William Hoyle. Burial was to follow in Walnut Cove Cem etery. The family was to receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials: Clemmons I*resbyterian. Condolences: wwwJiaywbrth-mUler.com. Qsme county Puot>c uo'- MoctevW®' DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 18,2017 - cn Nyala Shashu Jackson-Hall Nyala Shashu Jackson-Hall. 43, of Sunset Drive. Mocks- by her maternal grandparents, Ethel Boyd Bush and Herman Phillip Bush and her pater nal grandparents Georgiana Singleton and David Jackson. A celebration, of life memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Davie Funeral Service Chapel. The family received friends from 6 pjn. untihthe hour of service at the funeral chapel. Memorials; Refuge Community Church, PC Box 1028, Cooleemee, 27014. Condolences; wwwuiaviefuneralservice jcom. Mary Lois McDaniel Jones Mrs. Mary Lois McDaniel Jones, 93, formerly of Cor- natzer Road and North Main Street, Mocksville, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, She was also preceded in death by her husbands. Lawrence-Q^ Williams and Clyde Jones; a sister. Bertha McDaniel; and daughter-in-law Karen Williams. Survivors: a son. Dr. L. Dale Williams of High Point; a stepdaughter, Marlene Howell; 4 stepsons, Leonard, Nelson, Dallas and David Jones; 3 grandchildren, Bryan Williams (Mandi) of Boynton Beach, Fla., Wendy Buendel (Craig) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and Megan Williams of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; 3 great-grandchildren, Devin Dale Williams, Lane Gairett Buendel and Linley Paige Buendel- and a niece, Louise Pye of Plantation, Fla.A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.ra., Friday, May 19 at Comatzer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Colleen Danson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall one hour prior to the service. Memorials: Comatzer UMC, c/o Luvada Howell, 1032 Comatzer Road, Mocksville. Condolence: www£atonfuneralservice.com. Dewey Lee Newton Jr. Dewey Lee Newton Jr., 67, of Mocksville, died at Row an Regional Medical Center Saturday, May 13,2017. He was bom in Cabarrus County, May 12, 1950, to Auplane'Club. He graduated from Concord High School. He ' y was oflhe Baptist faith. Survivors: his wife, Pamela HK ^ Jean King Newton; 2 daugh- ters, Leslie Rogers (David) of Kansas and Roxane Bow- ers of Mocksville; a brother, Clarence Freeman of Texas; 2 sisters, Margaret Williams of Lexington and Shirley Deese of Florida; grandchil^n, TJ. Rogers, Brittany Newton and Raymond Bowers; plus a number of nieces, nephews and a cousin. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Wainda Newton, and a son, Chris Newton. A memorial service was to be Thursday, May 18 at Edgewood Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Blankenship officiating.' The family was to receive friends at the church following the service. Memorials: Faithful jFriends, 220 Grace Church Rd., Salisbury, 28147. Condolences: wwwuiaviefimeralservice.com.- Miguel Oswald© Rodriguez n Mr. Miguel Oswaldo Rodriguez, 88, of Advance, died Monday, May 15,2017, at his home. He was bom April 29,1929, in Bogota, Colombia to the late Emilio and Carmen Elisa Rodriguez: Survivors: his wife of 45 years, Rosa Helena Arias Ro driguez; his children, Ireiie Rodriguez-Owens, Ester Mar tinez, Esteban Rodriguez and wife Cristina, Miguel Ro driguez and wife Ismery, Dora Munoz and husband Hugo, Carlos Rodriguez and wife Gloria, Freddy Rodriguez and wife Luisa and Angelica Laird and husband Raymond; his sister, Aida Ortiz; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grand children. A service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 3pjn., Thursday, May 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Condolences; www.eaionfuneralservice.com. county DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 18,2017 ~C7 Hattie Elizabeth Mixon Sanders Hattie Elizabeth Mixon Sanders, 71, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at her daughter's home under Hospice Care following a battle with cancer. Bora Jan. 28, 1946, in Darlington, S.C., she was the • daughter of the late Ernest C., Mixon, David Mixon, Billy for Blackwelder's n Manufac turing. In the tradition of her family, she, too, enjoyed stock car racing. She competed in numerous "Powder Puff" races and was the winner of multiple trophies. She had attended the Church of God. Survivors: her 3 children: Archie B. "AJ." Sanders Jr. (Amanda) of Mocksville, Susan Sanders Wilson (Barry) of StokesdaIe,ahd Sarah Sanders Booe (Mark) of Mocksville; her siblings, Joyce Ann Wallace (Harrison), Carolyn Sand ers, Marilyn Ferguson, Ernest W. "Bubba" Mixon (Sheila), Gloria Shoemake (David), Ronald Mixon, Cynthia Cope (Mark), Colleen Simmons (Ricky), Alesia DeNitto (Don), Janice Woods, Marie Atkinson ("B") and Patricia Morris; brother-in-law Eddie Freeman; 7 grandchildren, Toni, An drew, Amanda, Stephen, Kacie, Lindsay and Blaze; and eleven great grandchildren: Adam, Krysta, Ayden, Easton, Hunter, Landyn, Aubrey, Jayson, Clayton. Zipporah and Zion. The visitation with family was from 6-8 pm. Thursday, May 11 at Davie Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life ser vice was conducted in the funeral chapel at I pjn. Friday officiated by the Rev. Bruce Harry and assisted by the Revs. Eddie Freeman and Michael Burchette. Burial was in the family cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Howard Sanders, Andrew Sanders, Chuck Hall, Doug Hall, Austin •Cates and Wesley Thompson. Condolences: wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. Sarah Elizabeth Whitaker Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Whitaker, 37, of Durham, died on Saturday, May 13,2017. Ms. Whitaker was bom March 3,1980 in Forsyth Coun ty to William Thomas and Pattie Royal Whitaker. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rdph G. Royal and William M. and Eva nn r . . In addition to her parents, survivors include: 2 sons, . JIB Christopher and Thomas; 2 n aitii sisters, Cindy (Jason) Kerr ^ JRJH Angela (Jeremy) Amick; a brother, William (Meridith) Whitaker; 6 nephews; a niece; Royal. . • A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Blaise Baptist Church cemetery with the Revs. Glen Sellers and Bill Phillips.officiating. Memorials: Blaise Baptist Mission Fund, 134 Blaise Church Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www.gentryfuneral5ervice£om. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 25, 2017 - C7 Regina Isabella Walker Burkhart Regina Isabella Walker Burkhart, 100, of Lexington, died Tuesday, May 16,2017 at Lexington Health Care. A graveside service was held at 4 pin. Thursday May 18 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Colleen Danson officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery. Mrs. Burkhart was bom in Davie County on April 20, 1917 to the late Charlie Paul Walker and Bertha Beau- champ Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Wil son Burkhart, son, Harold G. Burkhart, sisters, Helen Ijames, Vera Everhart and Eva Mason. She was a lifelong member of Second Reformed Unit ed Church of Christ. She retired from the Davidson Coun-- ty Sheltered Workshop after 35 years and taught Sunday school in the primary department at the church for years. Surviving: son, Paul Burkhart (Barbara) of Advance; daughters, Rachel Layton (Don) and Jane Burkhart (Joe) of Lexington; sisters, Selma Hamilton and Inez Berrier of Lexington; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, 27292. Condolences: www^iedmontfuneralhomexom. Mary Ellen Essie Candillo Mrs. Mary Ellen Essie Candillo, 69, of WInston-Salem, died on Saturday, May 13,2017. She was bom July 14, 1947, in Winston-Salem to Le ila Neal Essie and the late James Edward Essie Sr. She spent her childhood in Davie County and moved back to Winston-Salem in 1970. She I graduated from Appalachian State University in 1970, and taught school in Davidson and Forsyth counties. She loved teaching children and watching -^1 them bloom. She filled their heads with wonder and mag- 4 loved them abundantly. ' She had an exuberant personal- i S: y ity. defined by humor, curiosi-A ty, and concern for others. She warmed the room with laugh- ter Survivoi^: her husband 46 years, John Clarence Can- dillo of the home; a son, John Joseph Candillo of Jefferson; her mother, Lelia Neal Essie; 2 brothers and sisters-in- law, James Edward "Chip" and Judith B. Essie and David Neal and Brenda Forrest Essie, all of Farmington; a sister, Anne Essie Barnes and husband Brooks Miles Barnes of Onancock, Va.; nieces, Rebecca Essie Phillips (Lawson) and Elizabeth Barnes; nephews, Jefferson Essie (Karen), David Neal Essie Jr. (Tammy), Forrest Essie (Heather) and Edward Barnes; grandnieces, Sadie Essie, Eliza Essie and Mary Phillips; and grandnephews, Thomas Essie, Elliott ^ Essie and Wyatt Phillips; special "sister," Martha Ann Es- — sic Williard of Gastonia; and former students, co-workers, ^ cousins, neighbors and friends. A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 pjn., Sat- y~j urday. May 20 at Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St., c-1 Winston-Salem, with Drs. Don Gordon and Paul Mullen ■—• officiating. A private burial will be in Farmington Commu-^ nity Cemetery. i/^ Memorials: James E. and Lelia N. Essie Scholarship OJ Fund, c/o Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, ^ Mocksville. •a; Condolences: vww.eafon/unera/service.com. Margie Louise Smith Cook Mrs. Margie Louise Smith Cook, 83, formerly of Ad vance, died Monday, May 22,2017, at The Oaks at Forsyth in Winston-Salem. She was bom Feb. 5,1934 in Forsyth County to the late Lester Monroe and Vira Jane Wood Smith. Mrs. Cook was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Ad vance. She was retired from Bingham and Parks in Ad vance. Mrs. Cook was,a fl ower gardener who loved the outdoors and all of nature. She was a hard worker, would give you the shirt off her back and adored her family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Harleen "Buster" Cook, a dirt track f^, a mechanic and a man who provided for his children and loved his family; a son. John Mark Mock Jr. of Monticello, Ga.; a great-grand- daughter, Alyssa Ariana Burton; and a sister, Jane Carolyn Sheets. Survivors: 2 daughters, Terena Cook of Lexington and Shannon Plowman of Yadkinville; 2 brothers, James "Jim" Lester Smith of Davidson County and William "Bill" Mon roe Smith of Forsyth County; 3 grandchildren, Betsy, Da vid and Richard Mock; and 4 great-grandchildren, Cody Plowman, Shay, Emily and Vivian Mock. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 am., Satur day, May 27 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Baker officiating. Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc. Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Ste. 250, Charlotte, 28209; or American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Char lotte, 27407. Condolences: mvw.eatonfuneralservice.com. Lois Ann King Pansier Lois Ann King Fansler, 74, died imexpectedly Wednes- day,May 17,2017. She was bom Aug. 15,1942 in Davie County to Franklin Alexander and Ila Mae Howard King. She was a graduate of Davie County High School Class of 1962 and was a re tired CNA. She was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, Advance, and had recently attended Calvary Bap tist Church, King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband. Homer Fansler; 3 sisters, Edna Gray Caudle, Nancy Ellen Southern, Edith Carol Mounce; a brother, Joe Harding King. Survivors: a daughter, Lisa Vasquez; 4 grandchildren, Katelyne, Christopher, Christian, Angel; a great-grandson; a sister, Addie Mae Wood; 3 brothers, Howard (Shirley) King, Benny (Wanda) King, Kelly (Libby) King; several nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 25,2017 - C T James Arthur Foster James Arthur Foster, 41, of Charlotte, died on Tueday May 16, 2017. Mr. Foster was bora on Sept. 23,1975 in Forsyth Coun- ty to Mildred Hall Kemp. He Jaylon Driver of Mocksville; 2 daughters. Destiny Calloway of Mocksville and Ariana S. Foster of the home; a brother, Jerome Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 2 sisters, Paula Bradshaw and husband Ken of Or lando, Fla., and Francine Williams of Brooklyn; numerous nieces and nephews; and his favorite dog, Miles. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at Mt. 2ion Holiness Church, 113 Mill St., Mocksville. Condolences: www.carolinacremation.com. Melvin E. Kesler Pastor Emeritus, Melvin E. Kesler of Woodleaf died in his home on Saturday, May 20,2017 after a short stay in the Brian Nursing Center of Salisbury. He was the former Pastor 'B' of New Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church in Cooleemee, and retired after 23 years with USA Airlines in Charlotte as a mechanic. Survivors: his wife, Vivian Kesler of the home; 2 children, Melvinia Currimings (Curtis); andjhe Rev. AnTonelli Kesler (Tammy); 2 grandchildren, Tif fany Nicole (Gene) and Curtis Jr. of Charlotte; and a host of loving families and friends. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 26 at 2 pm. at New Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church, 108 Wall St., Cooleemee, where the body will lie in state from noon-2 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Eulogist is the Rev. Dr. Marcus Williams of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Hickory. Condolences: hairstonfhx:om. Charles Emery Masten Mr. Charles Emery Masten, 78, of Yadkinville, died Wednesday, May 17,2017, at Yadkin Nursing Care Center in Yadkinville. bom Masten and his mother, . Rhodesia Lowery Masten Garris, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ravon Garris; a son, Eddie Masten, a brother. Jack Masten; and a sister, Olive Burgess.Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Jane Reavis M^ien. 2 daughters, Cathy Masten DeCess (Jimmy) and Carol Masten Veach (John); 8 grandchildren, (Albert), Jamie and Lacey DeCess. Brandt Veach (Jonathan), Aaron Veach, Amanda Gibson, Daniel Masten and Matthew Masten; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister-m-la , Nellie Reavis Whitener; and 4 special nieces, Linda and Diane Burgess, Patsy Foster (Dennis) and June Bracken ^"^TSneral service was conducted at 3 pm., Sunday, May 21 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. Richard Capps and the Rev. Elliott Smith officiating. Burial followed in Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received fnends Sat- • urday.May20,atthefuner^home.Memorials:Courtney Baptist Cemetery Fund, Courtney Church Rd., Yadkinville, 27055. Condolences: www.eaionfuneralservice.com. 0» ViOcKsviHe, DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 1, 2017 -13 James Cline Gaither Mr. James Cline Gaither, 88, of Harmony, died Satur day, May 27,2017 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Bom in Iredell County, he was the last living child of Alexander N^lton Gaither and Elizabeth Ann Nichols Gaither. Mr. Gaither was a member of Clarksbury United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He enjoyed : —n singing, cooking, gardening farming. He retired from Jones' Grocery and poultry HR fanning. He also sang in the Davie Singing Seniors group. He was preceded in death raff by his wife, Frances Pauline . preceded in iilHli hy all of his brothers and sisters: Ralph, Roy, Richard, A JVl. and John Gaither, Louise Caitner, Esther Campbell and Survivors: his son, Tim Gaither and wife Lisa; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Services celebrating Mr. Gaither's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clarksbury United Methodist Church with Pastor Cliff Wall and the Rev. Donnie Durham offici ating. He will lie in state at the church for 30 minutes pri or to the funeral hour and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends Wednesday evening at Nicholson Funeral Home from 6-8. Condolences: www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials: Clarksbury UMC Cemetery Fund, C/0 Rhoda Redmond, 672 Rimrock Rd., Statesville, 28625. Ruth Inscore Summers Williams Greene Ruth Inscore Summers Williams Greene, 93, died sur rounded by her family on Sunday, May 28,2017 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was a member of Oak ^—;— Grove Baptist Church in HjBp^ ^ Hamptonville and attended So- r ciety Baptist Church in Iredell ^ County as long as her health K ' X-® v , permitted. She was a loving | .• and Godly mother, granny, and to She was preceded in death - ,.j|P by her father and mother, ^^bIL. - William Sanford "Ferd" and ^ Zera Pardue Inscore; first ^ ^ husband, William "Bill" Sum- jH mers, second husband, Holland SH Williams, third husband, Ed Greene; 4 brothers; and 2 sis- 1^ ters. ^ Survivors: children, William Fred (Mae) Summers - of State Road and Lydia Diane Walker of Mocksville; 5 ^ grandchildren, Sandra Johnson, Shirley Collins, Alan - Walker, Jamie Walker, Marcie Walker (Mickey) Roseman; - 8 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Dessie Holloway, Ann Adams, Mildred Davis, Carol Barker; sister-in-law, Texie * Inscore. The family received friends from 11 a.m.-noonWednes- - day. May 31 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jones- si ville. Her funeral was conducted at noon by the Rev. Jeff ^ Holder and Dr. Don Hudson. ^ Memorials: to the charity of your choice. ^ Condolences: www.gentryJuneralsen>icex:om. Helen Louise Garwood Hege Mrs. Helen Louise Garwood Hege, 94, died on Wednes day, May 24,2017, at CMC Main in Charlotte. She was bom May 6,1923, in Davie County to the late Charlie and Mary Nail Garwood and was later raised byWiley^^^and ^EUzalwth^ Hen^^ Frank and James Garwood, Survivors: 2 sons. Dale Hege (Mary) of Charlotte and David Hege (who took care of her for almost five years) of Mocksville; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; and 5 great-grandchildren ranging in age from newborn to 15. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 at Comatzer United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Hill officiating. Condolences; www.eai0nfi4neralservice.com. Amber Nichole Jester Miss Amber Nichole Jester, 31, of Winston-Salem, for merly of Mocksville, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was bom Nov. 10,1985, in Davie County to Cathy Rutledge Jester and the late Stephen Lee Jester. She attend- | ed school in Davie County and | ^ had attended Catawba College ' in Salisbury. She had been em- X ployed many years as a veter- inaiy technician at NMAH in Mooresville and was currently employed with The Grecian Comer Restaurant in Win- ston-Salem. She was known as a person that you could call on day or night. She will always be the definition of a true friend and will be missed by many. More than 60 people will be' blessed as Nichole continues to give as an organ donor. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by: her maternal grandmother, Betty Rutledge; her paternal grandparents, David and Mozelle Jester; and her aunts and an uncle, Deborah K. Rutledge and Ira and Lucille Jester. In addition to her mother of Winston-Salem, survivors include: her brother, CJ James and his children, Harlie and Lilith James arid their mother, Danielle; maternal grand father, Andrew H. Rutledge Sr. (Lydia); aunts and uncles, Andrew H. Rutledge Jr. (Karen), Ronnie Jester (Deanna), Norma "Sissy" Joyner (Ronnie), Inez Parrish (JJl.) and Sybil Joyner; cousins, Blair Rutledge-Filas (Jordin), Kristy Joyner Welbom (Dusty), David Jester (Monica), Mike Jest er (JoAnna) and Tammy Jester; and her love, Adam Dills. A memorial service was to be conducted at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Greg McEwen officiating. The family was to receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, 27407; or Carolina Donor Services, 1430 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 1,2017 r Carl Junior Lewis Carl Junior Lewis, 86, of Olin, died at his home Thurs day, May 25,2017. A native of Wilkes County, he was bom July 11, 1930, the son of the late Lindolph Lewis and Minnie Anderson Lewis. He was the husband of Margaret Louise Seamon Lewis and they had celebrated 67 years of marriage in March. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 4 sons, Edd Ray Lewis (Frances) of Cooleemee, Alvin Lewis (Sandra) of Mocksville, Jack Lewis of Olin and Tracy Lewis of Olin; 2 daughters, Linda Lewis of Olin and Vickie Darlene Sidney of Mocksville; 9 grandchildren; many great-grand children; and several great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Carl Steven Lewis and Billy Eugene Lewis, and several step-brothers and step-sisters. A celebration of life service was conducted Saturday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at Davie Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Blu Reavis officiating. The family received friends from noon-1 p.m. at the fiineral home. Burial followed in Soci ety Baptist Church Cemetery, Condolences: wwwjiaviefuneralservice.com. Herbert Fries Reich Herbert Fries Reich, 94, died on May 10,2017 in Salis bury. He was bom in Winston Salem on Sept. 29, 1922. He proudly served his country in the U.iS. Army Air Corps. He worked for Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 40 years, retiring as a mechanic. In his free lime, he could be found hunting or fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; son, Doug Reich; and grandchildren, Kelly and Patricia Reich. Survivors: his daughter, Bonnie Sue Reich West; daugh ter-in-law, Paula Reich; grandchildren, Steven (Paula) West, Donna (John) Grimes, and Curtis (JoAnna) Reich; great-grandchildren, Morgan Grimes, Madelyn Grimes, Scotty Ray West, and Joshua Reich; and many other loved ones and friends. A visitation was held Friday, May 12 at Vogler & Sons Funeral Home Ciemmons Chapel. The funeral service was be Saturday at 11a.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed the service at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Kate Teague Poole Kate Teague Poole, 95, of Ciemmons, died on Monday. May 22.2017. She was bom on Aug. 21, 1921 to Talmage S. Teague , , ,— ....L and Mae Thomas Teague in St. ; i. , Paul. She had two older broth- u ers and an older sister. They I jj;' • moved to Fairmont where she jt' - , ^ lived until she went to UNCG n [ ^ , in Greensboro where she re- [-jl ' ceived her teaching degree in home economics. She started ' teaching in Burgaw, where she married the Rev. Wil- Ham A. Poole. She had several more teaching positions until she .retired in 1986. After she retired she did a volun- teer work and was faithful to the church. She was a member of College park Baptist Church for many years. She was mar ried to Bill Sr. for 42 years until his death in 1989. She was a talented woman and loved playing the organ, piano and doing hand work. She had friends who helped her through hard times. She had several nieces and nephews and family members that she loved dearly. She was. a good wife, sister, aunt, friend and mom. She was also preceded m^death by a son, John Allen Poole, in 1953. Survivors: 3 sons. Bill Poole (Betty). Bob Poole (Suzie) and Barry Poole. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23 at Forsyth Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Shane Nixon. •Condolences: frankvoglerandsons £om. Janice Marie Poore Stokes Mrs. Janice Marie Poore Stokes,54. of Lakeview Road. Mocksville, died Monday, May 22,2017, at Kate B. Reyn olds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was bom Sept. 30, 1962, in Mt. Airy to Wanda Lou Weddle Poore and the late Russell Allen Poore. Mrs. Stokes was a member of Center United Methodist Church. She worked for the Davie County School System. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Denise Poore Cox. Survivors: her husband, Bobby Gray Stokes Jr. of the home; 2 sons, Brandon Thomas Stokes and Bradley Hinson Stokes; her mother of Hillsville; a sister. Shannon Poore Brown (Michael) ofWoodlawn.Va.; abrother, Allen Poore of Frshersville, Va.; 2 sisters-in-law, Donna Stokes Bow man and Debbie Stokes Mabe; a niece, Catherine Taylor Brannock; 3 nephews, Jordan and Ashtan Cox and Caleb Taylor; and 2 great-nieces, Emma and Caitlyn Brannock. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, May 26 at Center United Methodist Church with Dr. David Gil- breath officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Thursday, May 25 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Mocksville, Memo: Janice Poore Stokes. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. • -. I!arl Nathan Boon Jr. . Carl Nathan Boon Jr. of Bermuda Run died on June 2, ;017, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, leaving be- dnd his wife, Helen and many family members and friends. He was bom April 8,1927 in Jackson, Tenn., to the late Jarl Nathan Boon Sr. and Carolyn Bond Boon. He attended chools in his hometown and paduated from Jackson High School in 1944. He attended Jnion College in Jackson for Wf wo years after high school,^ md then enlisted in the Army, n vhere he served as a member )f the occupying forces in Ja- Hk jan.After his Army service,he ittended Washington Univer- ii^ in St. Louis, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor's degree .0 business with a major in re- -ailing. He developed a love of -^tailing at age 8, working at ais great-uncle's department >tore (Holland's) in Jackson, lenn. He worked on Saturdays running errands and cleaning the store. He remembers be ing given one of the first Social Security cards and told that i cent of his 15-cent salary would go to this new system that would take care of him when he turned 65. After grad uating from Washington University he continued to work at Holland's and then furthered his retailing career at three large deparhnent stores (Cain Sloan Co. in Nashville, Stix Baer Fuller in St. Louis, and the May Co. in Los Ange les) before coming to Wmston-Salem in 1972 as the buyer for the Piece Goods Shop. He continued working at Piece Goods for the remainder of his career, eventually becom ing executive vice president and partner. He retired from Piece Goods in 1990. After retirement, he tumed his drive and passion for hard work to serving his community. He began this service by being elected to two terms as Davie County Commis sioner. He served on the boards of the Mebane Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Davie County, and the state board in the early days of SmartStart. He was a trustee for Davidson County Community College. He was active in the Rotary Club of Mocksville, serving as president and assistant district governor, and was instrumental in the for mation of the Hillsdale Sunrise Rotary Club, chartered in 2010. In recognition of his service, he received the E.C. Tatum Humanitarian Award, presented by the Davie Coun ty Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotarian of the Year award by the Mocksville Rotary Club. He brought his busi ness expertise to the cattle business when he bought Whip- o-Wiil farms in Davie County in 1991. He raised and sold registered Brangus cattle and served on the finance com mittee of the International Brangus Association. He moved to Bermuda Run in 1972 where he and Helen were mem bers for 45 years. He has been a member of 1st Presbyte rian Church in Winston-Salem since 1972. He was also a member of the Hound Ears Club in Boone, where he and Helen had a condominium for 32 years. They played host to many there, sharing a place where friends could relax and enjoy the wonderful view of Grandfather Mountain. In retirement, he also got to enjoy his lifelong love of Uni versity of Tennessee football. As a season ticket holder for many years, he decorated himself and his car in Volunteer orange to head to Neyland Stadium, as well as numerous - out of town and bowl games. 9 . Survivors: Helen, his wife of 52 years; daughter, Me- !^_lissa Quinley (John), and son, Carl Nathan (Trip) Boon >»III (Brenda); brother William E. Boon (Jo); 4 grandchil- ^I'dren, Jeffrey Boon, Schuyler Zimmerman (Danny), Ashley Boon, and Will Quinley (Maggie); and 3 great-grandsons. A memorial service was to be conducted at 2 p.m. - Wednesday, June 7 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel ^ by Dr. Bill Hoyle. The family was to receive friends from ^ 12:30-2 pjn. prior to the service. - 'Memorials: Community Foundation of Davie Coun- ty, the Kate B. Hospice Home, or a charity of the donor's 5 choice. 1 Condolences: TwwJi<i)'H'orr/i-mi7/er.co7n. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 8,2017 • S ^ Joan Adams Coe Joaii Adams Coe of Bridgewater Drive, Advance, died on Friday, June 2,2017 at her home. She was bom Dec. 26,1936 to Mr. snd Mrs. John Sneed Adams in Asheville. Her early life was filled with travel as her father was re-assigned all over this country by the Army Air Corp and later the US Air Force. After she mar ried her husband of 34 years, his employment with Eastern Airlines moved the family around. She moved to Advance more than 25 years ago after her husband, Richard C. Coe, died. She loved the proper application of the English lan guage and the true meaning of words. She loved the theatre and the stories told in plays and musicals. She loved her rescue dog Annie, and her friends. She loved her family and church family, but most of all she loved Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991, and her son Richard C. Coe, Jr. in 2010. Survivors: her daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Zero Smith of Farmington; 2 nieces and a nephew in Massachu setts; and many friends. A celebration of her life will be Saturday June 10 at II a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church. Memorials: Cornerstone Christian. St Jude's Research Hospital, Child Fund International, Winston-Salem Rescue Mission or Hospice of Davie. Condolences: wwwJiaywonh-miller.com. Roger Lee Davis Roger Lee Davis, 62, of Advance, died on Tuesday. May 30,2017. He was bom in Forsyth County on April 9,1955 to the late Theodore and Sallie "Irene" Pilcher Davis. He was an employee of RJ. Reynolds for 39 years. He was a charter .. member and Deacon of Bread Baptist Church in Mocksville. He had a lifetime ^ love of classic cars and trucks ' and was a NASCAR fail, espe-Mcially Dale Earnhardt. He was his grandson Owen's biggest football fan. He was a devot ed and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was also preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Jerry and Larry Davis; a sister, Susan Neely: and grandparents, Wi ley and Mary PUcher. Survivors: his wife of 42 years of the home, Sheila Ward Davis; his daughter. Shannon Davis Brown and his grand son, Owen Brown, both of Farmington; his son-in-law and friend, John Brown; an aunt, Edith (RJ) Plott; 3 brothers- in-law, Duane (Dee) Ward, Joey (Dana) Ward, and Jeff Ward; many nieces and nephews; a lifetime firiend. Rose Ray; and his feline friend "Budders." Memorials: Bread of Life, Atm: Kathy Brown, 4557 NC 801 N, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwJmywonh-miUerx:om. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 8,2017 - ? ? 1 Lawrence William 'Lanny' Drye Jr, Lawrence William "Lanny" Dtye Jr., 63, of Mocksvllle, died at his residence Monday, May 29,2017. He was borii in Lexington, on 1954, to Lawrence Department and was a member of New Union United Method- J and fishing and was devoted to day, June 3 from New Union United Methodist Church with the Revs. Billy Jarrett and Eric Lineberry officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from noon until the time of service at the church. In addition to his parents, survivors include: 2 sons, Noah Drye (Ellie) and Andy Drye (Brandi), all of Mocksville; a daughter, Kerri Drye (Russell Anderson) of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren, Caleb Drye, Ashlen Drye, Madison Diye . and Nolan Anderson; 2 sisters, Sandra Rackley (Mark) and Una Compton (Barry), both of Statesville; plus several • n nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Drye, and an infant daughter, Kelli Drye. Memorials: Davie Funeral Service to help offset final ex penses or to New Union UMC. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservice.com. Gladys Nell Whitaker Griffith Gladys Nell Whitaker Griffith, 87, of Statesville, died on Wednesday, May 3 i, 2017. She was a native of Davie County, bom Nov. 22,1929, the daughter of the late Kim- Margaret McCIamrock Whitaker. She was the widow -of James Calvin "J.C." Grif- fith. She retired as a secretary with Cool Springs Elementa- ry School after 33 years with school system. She was . V a member of Society Baptist II Church. Judy Payne, 'casey 'PerMns! Nick Coats, James Griffith and Kristina Stafford; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Veraon, Forrest, DK "Bud" and Grady Whitaker. A graveside celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1 at Society Baptist Church cemetery. Memorials: Society Baptist, 879 Garden Valley Rd., Statesville; or County Line Fire Department, 1819 Ridge Rd., Mocksville. Condolences: wwwdaviefuneralservice.com. George William *Buck' Foster Mr. George William "Buck" Foster, 87, of Richfield, died Friday, June 2,2017, at his home. He was bom Oct. 5, 1929, in Davie County to the late Martin Gemer and Wencie Jeanette Sedbeny Foster. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served dur ing the Korean Conflict. He had been a member of the American Legion for 55 years. Mr. Foster was of the Bap tist faith and enjoyed fishing. He was also preceded in death by his wife. Fairy Lee Snyder Foster; his companion of 18 years, Billie Angell Horton; 3 sisters, Mabel Lanier, Helen "Jake" Hendricks and Delora "Deedy" Poplin; and a brother, M. G. Foster. Survivors: 13 nieces and nepljgws. A graveside service will be"conducted at 11 a.m., Sat urday, June 10 at Turrentine Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocksville with the Rev. Shane Young officiating, with military honors conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive firiends in the fellowship hall following the service. Memorials: The Salvation Army, PO Box 1176, Win- ston-Salem, 27102. Condolences: www.ealonfuneralservice.com. Michael Timothy Harriston Michael Timothy Harriston, 53, died at Forsyth Medical Center Tuesday,May 30,2017. He was bom in Davie County on Jan. 6,1^64, Ae son of Baxter Nathaniel Hairston and the late Tonmyette RM- mon Whiteside. He attended Iredell County Schools.^ or to becoming disabled, he had worked as a doffer wiA , Burlington Industries and more recently been employed by father, survivors include^4 Thomas Redmon of Harmony. boro Kelvin Hairston and Perry Hairston, both of States viUe- 2 sisters, Sharon Bailey and Monja Haimton. both ofStatesville; special nieces, Jessica and Cony Bailey, and hostofotherniecesandnephews. The celebration of life memorial service was conducted at 3-30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the home of bis sister, Sharon, at 313 Dillon Dr., Statesville. Condolences; -ivwwreavisfhstatesvillejcom. CDUfflV DAVIE Charles Brant Hass Charles "Brant" Hass, 77, of Mocksville, died Wednes day, May 31,2017, at his residence. A native of Catawba County, he was bom Jan. 27,1940, the son of the late Ralph Hass 0343A.F.&A.M. ^ ^ Survivors: his wife.Faye Arline Brown Hass; a son, Mar ty Draughn of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Brenda Hughes (Ray) of Wilmington and Joyce Bolick (Charles) of Hickory; 2 grandchildren, Brittany Sanford and Courtney Draughn; 1 great-grandchild, Camden Sanford; and a nephew, Christo pher Hughes of New York. A celebration of life service was conducted at 3 pjn. Sunday, June 4 at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Couch officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial was in the Old New Union Methodist Church Cemetery (Zion Church Cemetery) on Sheffield Road, Mocksville. Military hon ors were rendered by the NC National Guard Honors Team and the North Iredell American Legion Post 113 Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials: Davie Hospice, 377 Hospital St. 103, Mocksville. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralservice .com. Esther Mae McPherson Esther Mae McPherson, 77, died June 2, 2017, at her residence, following an extended illness. ^^ 1 She was bom in Ridge-aland, S.C., daughter of the late Lawton and Pearl Pinckney. She attended public schools in South Carolina and gradu ated from State High School in Jasper County. She had lived in Mocksville for the past 12 years and worked as a monitor on YVEDDI Transportation. Survivors: her husband, Isaac McPherson of the home; 2 sons, Clinton (Cheryl) McPherson and Isaac (Dar- lene) McPherson; a daughter, Sharon McPherson; a brother, Lawton (Susie) Pinckney; 2 sisters, Marie Whitaker and C^lyn King; 18 grandchil dren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Fairfield Baptist Church in Mocksville. Pastor JJ Rice will officiate and burial will follow in Rose Cem etery. The family will receive friends at the church 30 min utes before the service. Condolences: \vww.Gr(thamFuneralHomejtet. Qavie couniy Puduc udi&'.Mocksville. wt- COUNTY enterprise RECORD, Thursday, June 8,2017 ^ ^ Allen Lee Mitchem Allen Lee Mitchem, 51, of Advance, died on May 2017 at Davie County Medical Center. He was bom on June 22, 1965 in Baltimore, Md. He worked as a tmck driver and in his spare time enjoyed be ing with family, riding his mo-0torcycie, chatting online with friends, and reading. Survivors: his wife of 8 years. Melissa Michem; sons, Dakota Mitchem of Woodleaf, Jacob Mitchem of the home; daughter, Samantha Mitchem of the home; brothers, Stephen Mitchem of Advance; Daniel Mitchem of Virginia; and sis ter, Sheila Smith and husband, Ernie of Advance. He is preceded in death by a son, Eric Mitchem, broth er, Earnest Mitchem, and his mother, Elva Orren Mitchem. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorials: htlps://www.goJundme.com/3twJdls to help cover funeral expenses. Condolences: H-ww.caroUnacremation.com. Bobby Gray Stokes Sr. Mr. Bobby Gray Stokes Sr., 83, of Advance died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home. He was bom March 7,1934 in Forsyth County to Daniel and Grace Cheek Stokes. Mr. Stokes was retired from RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 29 years and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Olen.Ray and Hubert Stokes; a sister, Belva Stokes Foster; and a daughter-in-law, Janice Poore Stokes. Surviving: his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Dyson Stokes; a son, Bobby Gray Stokes Jr. of Mocksville; 2 daughters, Debbie Stokes Mabe and husband Tim of High Point and Donna Stokes Bowman and husband Aubrey of Advance; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory, Clemmons, with Pastor Wayne Swisher officiating. The family received friends from 6-8 pjn. on Friday, June 2 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hos pice Lane, Winston-Sal?m, 27103; or to FeDowship Bap-, tist, 1084.Rainbow Rd., Advance. Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. Larry Gene Utt Larry Gene Utt, 72, of Bluff City, Tenn., died on Mon day, May 29,2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was bom on Sept. 24.1944 in Winston-Salem, a son of the late Ausby Utt and Alene , , , , Utt Carter. He was a member of , Avoca Christian Church. He was a graduate of Davie High School, a carpentry instructor at B Jacobs Creek Job Corps., and alifelong^ member of Bluff City ters.SharonUttUttGriffeyJjDU- ise Utt Beck (Bob), Sandra Car- >•' - .-^': ter Money, and Pamela Carter i r Everhart, all of Mocksville; 2 ^ brothers, Terry D. Carter and Michael A. Carter, both of M" t \ Mocksville; and several nieces LM—^——2 and nephews. His funeral was held at II a.m. on June 1 at Glenwood Mausoleum in Briston, Tenn., with Minister Bob Richard son and the Rev. Ray Amos Sr. officiating. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORl),Thu.,day,J„„e,5, 2017-15 Gerald Franklin Anderson Mr. Gerald Franklin Anderson, 85, of Mocksville, died ^ on Friday, June 9,2017, at Forsyth Medical Centerfollow- ; ingaperiod of declining health. ^_^^^^^_lglllllllll He was bom Feb. 19, 1932, the son of the late Ben Franklin Anderson and Eula Cook An- . derson. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Ramey; a granddaughter. Tori 't.^ Rose Souffrant; a sister, Loise Sharpe; and 3 brothers, Roy, V -Jb Brian and James Anderson. . :|IH Survivors: his wife of 56'/i years, Mildred Gardner Ander- son; 2 daughters. Sheila Souf- . frant (Dean) of Charlotte and Theresa Floyd (Tim) of Bermu- da Run; an "adopted" daughter, Fatty Wood (Mackey) of Man- ning, S.C.; a step-son, Eddie Ray Miller (Lorene) of Marion; 6 grandchildren: Ashley and Corey Souffrant, Colin and Jessica Floyd, Scottie Mill-, er and Lance Ramey; great-grandchildren, Melody Miller and Alex R^ey; plus a number of nieces and nephews. He spent-most of his life as a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed cutting wood, farming and fishing. His real de light was in his grandchildren. He was a noble and simple man, respected by all who knew him. The body lay in state from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Davie Funeral Chapel. A graveside celebration of life service was j conducted at 10 a.m.- Monday, June 12 at Blaise Baptist | Church Cemetery officiated by Pastor Bill Phillips and • assisted by the Rev. Glenn Sellers and sons-in-law Dean Souffrant and Tim Floyd. The family received friends after the service. , Memorials: Blaise Baptist Building Fund, 134 Blaise i ChurcJiRd., Mocksville. i Condolences: wwwMaviefuneralservice.com. Melba Louise 'Babe' Dorsett2^Melba Louise "Babe" Dorsett, 99, died on May 26, ?he was bom on April 19,19I8 in Bridgeport, Wash, to the late Fred and Eva Poole. She never met a stranger be cause she enjoyed meeting people and making new friends. She loved the outdoors and working in her flower gardens accompanied by her cats. She was a golfer and played weU into her 80s. She was a devoted "Gammy" and loved tak ing care of her grandchildren who liked to say. "Gammy is • the coolest grandmother ever." She was active at Bethany - United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also president of the Ladies Guild and sang in the choir. She enjoyed her garden club, volun teering at the library, and was a docent'at Old Salem for 5 years. She was seamstress and made needlepoint for tnends and family. As a young woman, she was an athlete playing basketball and baseball in high school. She played Industnal League baskeibaU for Chatham Manufacturing m Elkin. She was selected by Philip Wrigley to play in the women's baseball league during World War II, Not only was she a terrific athlete, she was valedictorian of her class and was elected May Queen twice. She was also in death by her husband of 60 years H Linckay Dorsett. daughter Karyn Eve Dorsett. grandson Jeff Koontz, and sisters Maijorie Kerley and Mildred Dix- on. Survivors: her son, Harrison Lindsay "Skip" Dorsett Jr . daughter Lynne Koontz arid husband Dr. Thomas Koontz;' granddaughter Jennifer Berg and husband Don Berg- and great-grandchildren Charlie and Annabelle Berg. n There will be a memorial.service at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 24 at Bethany United Church of Christ to celebrate her life. Memorials: Bethany United Church of Christ, 1066 Bethany Church Rd., Winston-Salem, 27107. Rev. John Brown The Rev. John Brown, 76, Cedar Grove Church Road, Mocksville, died Sunday June 11,2017. Funeral anangements are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service. ©ajteOcftmty Witc ODrary K^ocksviiie, HC Darlene Annette Barringer Gunter Dariene Annette Barringer Gunter, 49, of Woodleaf, died Saturday, June 3,2017, at Rowan Regional Medical Center ih Salisbury. Cleveland daughter of Mary Ann Hilton Barringer and the, late Vemon Barringer. Also surviving: her husband, Roger Gunter: a son, Daniel Hicks (Brandy Robbins) of Woodleaf; a daughter, Susan i," ; brothcrs, Jcffety Barrioger, Ju- :;f nior Barringer and James Bar- : ringer, all of Alabama; and 6 grandchildren, Madison, Nick- i los, Anabelle, Roger Jr., Den nis and Daellaray. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Barrin ger and a sister, Sherri Barringer. . A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at Woodleaf Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Chris Williams. Condolences: wwwMaviefi{ner(ilservice.com. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 15,2017 - 4_5 Bernard Joseph Gusefski Mr. Bernard Joseph Gusefski, 83. of Mocksville, died on Friday, June 9,2017. He was bora Aug. 21, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to the late Benjamin and Marie Gusefski. He was an active member and Deacon of Reyn- olda Presbyterian Church in . •; Winston-Salem. He enjoyed - : farm on his tractor, taking care n' of the land. He was salutatori- rj ^ an of his senior class at Corn- tjf) ing Free Academy, went for ||^ two years to University of Cin- ^Bk cinnati, and spent four years ' from Georgia Tech in 1963. He transferred to Farmington with BPr IBM in 1987. He had a long ca- reer as a systems engineer with f IBM and Triad Guaranty. Survivors: his wife, Susan Brown Gusefski; a son, Ste phen Gregory Gusefski and wife, Katie, and children, Leah HanT,lett (Michael), Sarah Bradshaw (David), and Han nah Tatinoh (Zeke); son, Thomas Paul Gusefski and wife, Flossie and daughter, Morgan; daughter, Elizabeth Gusef ski LaBorde and husband, Steve and children, Westley.and Meredith LaBorde; and son, Michael Benjamin Gusefski and wife, Amy and children, Micah and Luke Gusefski; and great-grandchildren, Lily Hamlett, Cooper Hamlett and Rhett Hamlett; sister, Helen Savka; and many friends and loved ones. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, Chester, Dorothy and Joseph Gusefski; and great-grandson Luke Bradshaw. • A service to celebrate his life was conducted at noon Tuesday, June 13 at Reynolda Presbyterian Church, Win ston-Salem with the Rev. Alan Wright officiating. The fam ily received-friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. on Monday, June 12 at Eaton Funeral Home. Condolences: www.eatonfiineral5ervice.com. Henry .Andrew Poznanski Henry Andrew Poznanski, 88, of Sunset Drive, Mocks ville, died Sunday, June 11,2017 at Kate B; Reynolds Hos- pice House in Winston-Salem. , > A native of New Jersey, he was bom Feb. 4. 1929, the son of the late Stella Wiesniewski Poznan^i. He was the widower of the late Helen Barbara Kisko Poznanski. Mr. Poznanski served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired draft- man for sprinkler and fire system^ He attended the Taber nacle Baptist Church in Salisbury. He was also preceded in death by his siblings. Survivors: a daughter, Cala Rose Royston of Mocks ville; a son, Julius Poznanski of Florida; and a grandson. No'services are planned. Condolences: wwwjiaviefiineralservicej:om, Bob Lee Robertson Bob Lee Robertson, 86, of Clemmons, died on June 6, 2017. Bom and raised in Davie County, hewas the youngest son of Joseph Henry and Mary — a member of the board of visi- he received numerous awards and national recognition for his sales. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and founded Performance Specialties, Inc. He served as the compa ny's president for more than 35 years, overseeing growth to a multi-state presence in the eastern United States. His customers became life-long friends and his business rela tionships were often multi-generational. He was mentor to many of the Performance Specialties' sales representatives and company employees. He appreciated the loyalty and devotion of all who came to be associated with Perfor mance Specialties. He had an unmatched work ethic and was self-reliant. He took adversity in stride with amazing grit. He was most proud of his wife, Joyce, and their mar riage of more than 68 years. He was a wonderful father to his three children. The family were members of Clemmons Presbyterian Church for m'any years, where he served as an elder. Later, he and his wife joined Clemmons United Methodist Church and they were members of the Upper Room Sunday School class. He was a member of the Ad vance Chapter of the Masonic Lodge for more than 60 years. He was an active member of the Clemmons Rotary Club for several years. Survivors: his wife, Joyce Mills Robertson; children, Richard Lee Robertson (wife Debbie K.), Charles Ron ald Robertson, and Pamela Ann Robertson (husband Les lie F. McCaskill); grandchildren, Richard Lee Robertson Jr., Meredith Robertson Monday (husband William), Mary Elizabeth Robertson, Joseph Harmon "Jack" Robertson and Steven Ellis "Steve" Robertson, great-grandchild, Mary Alma Monday; sister, Joyce Vonnie Malone of Den ver, Colo; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers Joseph Henry "Bill" Robertson, Charles Travis "Scrip" Robertson, and Pete Robertson Armstrong, and sister, Foy Robertson Maddox. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 10 at 4 p.m. at Clemmons United Methodist Church. Following the service, the;family received friends in the fellowship hall. Condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. I^Vle Couniy ti^ooKsviile. HC DAVIE COUNTY EPfTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jane 15,2017 -15 Peggy Jo Allen Spry Teal Peggy Jo Allen Spry Teal, 80, of Concord, died Saturday June 10,2017 at fucker Hospice House in Kaimapolis. She was bom Feb. 7,1937 in Rowan County to the late Ervin Walter Allen Sr. and the late Helen McDaniel Allen She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Dutton and husband Erik ol Harrisburg, Kristen Williams and husband Keith of Har- risburg; sister, Eleanor Burton of Salisbury; brother, Hrvin Allen Jr. and wife Betty of Linwood; 9 grandchildren; le great-grandchildren. She was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord. She enjoyed many interests and loved people. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Memorials: Camp Manna Ministries, 243 Gibson Way Mocksville, www.campmanna.org. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 22,2017 -1H f 15 George Denny Craven George Denny Craven, 73, died on June 12,2017. Funeral services celebrating his life were held 2 pm. June 16 at Main Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Dr. Claude Kayler, and the Revs. Rick Carter and Donald Barber officiating. Burial with full military honors followed in the church cemetery. The family visited with friends following the military honors in the church fellow ship hall. A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Pauline Virginia Carello and Floyd Orren Craven. He grad uated in the Class of '62 from Kemersville High School and enlisted to serve in the U.S. Navy for four years. He loved cars and was a finance and sales manager of several dealerships in the Triad. He also was preceded in death by his sister Mary Fran ces McLauchlin. He was the grandson of the late Spiro George Carello and Mattie Carello. Survivors: his daughter, Wendi Craven Barber and Donald of Mot^anton; granddaughter Caroline Marie Bar ber of Morganton; grandson, Michael Craven Foumier of Davidson; brother, William "Willie" A. Craven and Carla "Missy" of Kemersville; arid numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Condolences: wwwI'ierce-JeffersonFuneralService. Mark Steven Denton „ , .i Mr Mark Steven Denton, 62, of NC 801 S.,Mocksville, died Monday, June 12,2017, at his home. He was bom June 13,1954, : Roy Roartist and Mary Evelyn Everhardt Denton. Mr. Dentonwas a retired^rmnister^^^ years, Jan Denton; 2 children, Maria Denton and Matthew Denton (Kayla); 2 grandchU- H dren, Emily Nicole Denton n and Grayson Allen Denton; 4 siblings, Eunice Maynard m . fRobert), Gary Denton. Betty . Travis (Bob) and Janet Denton (Phil); and several nieces ^ A^^tivaTe family memorial service will be at 1 p m., Saturday, June 17 at Liberty Umted Mediodist Church. The family will receive friends following the ser ^'^Memorials: Family Promise. 129 Liberty Circle, Mocksville. Condolences; www£atoiifuneralservice£om. Tpwell Cowan Dulin■Tewell Cowan "Precious JeweU" » of Advance,diedatherhomeonSaturday,Junel7.2017_ She was bom in Yadkin CouniV on Sept^lS. 1932 mlate James Anthony and Thelma Hendrix Cowan. She was dren.Survivors*, hsr children,Sh!-rG«y (Ron), Henry W. Dulin Jr., Susun Heaggans GrS Morgan EUzabeth Gray, Cameron Michael He^- cS"; i greal-grandchUdrcn, Corbin rvnthia Cowan and Louise Dulin; brothers-m-law, FrankW Dulin and Walter Johnson; and a host of other m- aws. She retired with perfect attendance from W^e Un ■versS Baptist Hospital after 25 years as a Ucensed pm^ - Through her journey she remained m good spmts.con Meals on Wheels. .Condo\eoces: wwwAaviefuneratservtcexom. Oavie cou.nty Puoiic lid,an Mocksville, WC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD,Tbursday, June 22,2017 -14 ^ l5 Roger William Gabbert Roger William Gabbert, 85, of MocksviUe, died Tues day, May 30,2017, at Autumn Care of Mocl^ville. The memorial service will be at 2 pm, Saturday, June 24, at Dulin United Method ist Church in MocksviUe. The family received friends after years, Alice Delores Boeke ~ Hinds) of Royalton, Minn.- a daughter, Jennifer NfcClam- ville; grandchildren, Justin W. McClamrock of Winston-Sa- lem and Jennell M. Johnson great-grandchildren, Jonas, ^3-. i^Sm Joseph, Jocelyn and Johanhah Johnson; brother, Herman Gabbert (Marlene) of Minneso ta; sisters: CarylLen Gabbert and Roberta Tryggestad, both of South Carolina; brother-in-law. Chuck Boeke, Minne sota; step-siblings: Dorine Gabbert of South Dakota, Anita Melhom of Missouri, Margie Phillips (Fred) of Colorado, Marlin Graham of California and Jon Graham (Phyllis) of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard G.W. and Caryl Sleight Gabbert; his step-mother, Viola Graham Gabbert; siblings, Mannie Graham, John Melhom, Alvin Gabbert; and an infant sister and brother-in-laws, Carious, Richard and Don Boeke, Jean Yule (Gordon), Feme Pavek (Harry), Luci Ann Ketter, Karmen Boeke and Ken Tryg gestad. He retired ftom farming and raising livestock. He had farms in North Carolina, South Carolina, Mirmesota and North Dakota. He was known in the dairy, horse, angus cattle business. Memorials: Hospice of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, 28625. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralservice.com. June Blanche Adams Lachapelle June Blanche Adams Lachapelle, 90, of MocksviUe, formerly of Ocala, Ha., died at her son's home in Mocks viUe Saturday. June 17,2017. ,n-,-7 She was bom in Worcester, Mass., on Jan. 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Artiiur and ConeUus Woodruff Adams . She was retired from the health care industry as a medical technician. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala. Survivors: her husband of more than 65 years, RusseU J Uchapelle Sr.; 2 sons, RusseU J. Lachapelle Jr. (Kel ly) of MocksviUe and Brian A. UchapeUe of Atlanta; 2 granddaughters, Brittany Newsmith and Brandy Chnsti^ (Dexter Jr.),bothofHorida; and 3 great-grandchildren,Ian and Aden Newsmith and Dexter Christinas HI. A memorial seirice wiU be conducted at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala. Condolences: wwwAaviefuneralservice.com. Sylvia Dianne Parks Sylvia Dianne Parks, 67, known as "The Wig Lady of US Hair", of Clemmons, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was bom in Forsyth County on March 26, 1950, the daughter of the late Hubert Marion Parks and Alma Mozelle McDaniel Parks. She was a hairdresser and did wigs for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: 2 brothers, Wesley Parks (Teresa) of Clem mons and Harvey Parks (Pauline) of Winston-Salem;^d 2 sisters, Linda Parks of Clemmons and Sallie O'Dell Hel- lard (George) of Winston-Salem. . • She was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Mane P^rks A graveside service was conducted 2 p jn. Tuesday, June 20 at Woodland Cemetery, Winston-Salem. The family re ceived friends from noon-1 pm. Tuesday at Davie Funeral Service, MocksvUle. Memorials: Davle Funeral Service, 416 Valley Road. MocksviUe to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences: www.daviefiineralservice.com. Daniel Lee 'Danny' Goldner Daniel Lee "Danny" Goldner, 54, of Warren, Ohio died on Monday June 12 2017 in Pleasant City, Ohio. j He was bom in Warren to * ' Giles and Gloria Goldner on Oct. 4,1962. He worked as a . mechanic for most of his life ' and had great knowledge in it.< He is preceded in death by his father Giles Goldner, broth- eFJbhn Goldner and sister Bar- bara Goldner-Koren. Survivors: his children, Jer- emy Goldner (Heather), Dan- ieUe Lewis (Shaye), Kather- ine Conley (Daniel), Deborah Goldner and Nathan Goldner, aU of MocksvUl; his brothers and sisters, David Goldner ^ (Angela), Dianne Goldner, Evans (Dennis), Lisa Brislen (Mark), and Jeff Gold ner, Mother Gloria Goldner; grandchildren Lane Goldner, Cash Goldner, Harlie James, Lilith James, Jocelynn Con- ley, Shyanne Conley and Amaya Bartolo; and several niec es and nephews. Larry Albert RusseU Larry Albert Russell, 75, of Cape Carteret, died onThijreday.June 1,2017 at VidantMedicalCentermG^^n- Charles Albert and Ila Snyder in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Swansboro with the U.S. Army as a Green Beret. Afterwards, he owned and op erated R and S Homes Inc. in Greensboro for many years before he and his family retired to Cape Carteret. Survivors: his wife, Elaine Russell of the home; daugh ter Pamela Hunt of Cape Carteret; son, Steve RusseU of Bayboro; 3 grandchUdren; a great-grandchUd; and sister, Linda Finch of Thomasville.Condolences: county Puoiic uoiarv DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thorsday, June 22,2017 - IH ® 1; Conrad Smoot Conard Smoot died on Wednesday, June 14,2017 at For- syth Medical Center'in Winston-Salem.. He was bom on Oct. 13, 1923 in Davie County to the late Walter and Bertha Cain Smoot. He graduated from Davie County Training School, and worked at JP Green Mill- - ing Co. for more than 70 years. He did a lot of odd jobs work- ing with his hands, and always bors. He was a faithful member of Mocksville Second Presby- I terian Church for as long as his J health permitted. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Willie Flint Smoot; a son, Ter- ! ry Hint Smoot; a sister, Clara 1 Crawford; and a brother, Wal- j ter Smoot Jr. j ^ Survivors; a son, LindseyJ J Smoot; 2 daughters, Linda Faye (Kenneth) Brown, and Rita Angela Smoot; 2 grandchildreti, Lynisha Smoot and Adonis Smoot; cous ins, Frances Ferrel and Everlena Garrett; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. at Graham-Funeral Home in Mocksville. Pastor Fred Terry officiated and burial followed in Mocksville 2nd Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home 30 minutes before the service. Condolences; www.GrahamFuneralHome.net. Guy Thomas Thtterow Sr. Guy ThomasTutterow Sr., 88, of Rocky Mount, former ly of Mocksville, died on Thursday, June 15, 2017, sur rounded by his family. Mr. Tutterow was bom in Mocksville on 1928, the son of the late Cleo and Maggie Lee Shane Tutterow. He was also preceded in death KIT.": by a sister, Mollie Mooring. B':- ^ tended school in Mocksville. He later attended the US Army ^ ^ n n Far East Command Engineer ^ School and Qemson College n . 4 (now Clemson University) for BBk < li\ civil engineering. He obtained "tv\ his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying. He served his ^ i ' < country honorably in the US ^ : jfl Army (1951-1953) and was a jfcj^, Korean War veteran, attaining ^ the rank of sergeant. In 1957, he formed and operated Arrow Engineering Co. Later he formed and was elected President of Arrow, Inc., a public utilities contractor. Over the years, he served as president and board member of Central Builders, Working as a con sultant. He was vice president and board member of Metro Equipment Sales of Charlotte and board member and con sultant to Beach Development Corp., a land development company. He was also involved as General Partner in the development of Arrow Industrial Park in Rocky Mount. Surviving: his sons, Guy T. Tutterow Jr. (Wenda) and John T. Tutterow (Lisa); his daughter, Mary Church; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at noon Saturday, June 17 at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery of ficiated by the Rev. John Erwin. Military Honors were ac corded by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard and the NC National Guard Honors Team. The family received friends prior to the service from 10-11:30 am. Saturday at Davie Funeral Chapel, Mocksville. Memorials: Center UMC, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville. ' Condolences: www.daviefuneTalservice.com. Edith Rebecca Shutt Zimmerman Mrs. Edith Rebecca Shutt Zimmerman of Advance died on June 17,2017. She was bom in Davie County to the late Walter Wesley Monroe (Grandy) and Leba Hazel (Mother Shutt) Sheek Shutt on Nov. 3,1917, and was a life-long resident of Ad vance. She was married to the late William Jackson (Bill) Zimmerman, son of the late Ottie Daniel Zimmerman and Julia Camilla Frances Sprinkle Zimmerman of Advance, She was a lifelong member of the Advance United Meth odist Church. Her involvement in the church transcended the notion of simply a member, it depicted a dedicated par ticipant and advocate of all fac- etsofthe church. Her ecclesias- tic support over the years was a testament to her love of the church and its influence in the community. She loved the choir of which she was a member for some 80 years; she taught ^ „ 38H • Nursery School classes for 30 years; was a church board member, served as historian starting in 1979, and was the , 5th generation Shutt member of -E the church. Her love of history I and genealogy was reflected in j her contributions and published works over the years, such as serving on the Davie County Heritage Book committee, being the Advance correspon dent for the Davie County Enterprise Record for nearly 60 " years, serving as the historian of Advance United Meth odist Church since 1979, compiling and publishing the Advance United Methodist Cemetery Book, and authoring professional ledgers of John Edward Bell Shutt in 2000. She loved her flower gardens and yard and took great pride in identifying plants and flowers given to her by relatives and friends, some of which date back nearly 100 years. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and cook. She loved crafts and many of her decoupage pieces were gifts for special occasions. She enjoyed traveling and she and her husband. Bill, took many cruises and bus tours during their 45 years of marriage. She was a cat lover and would often visit her children with her long-haired Persian cat Fluffy. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Ma- hala Collette. Survivors: 3 daughters, Brenda D. Zimmerman of Glen Cove, N.Y., Adrian Z. Farley of Arlington, Va. and Janie Z. Hendrix of Advance; 8 grandchildren, Andrea H. (Deon) Singh of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Brian William (Tara) Farley of Ann Arbor, Mich., J. Christopher (Julie) Farley III of Arlington, Melissa H. (Jay R.) Vaughn of Hansen, Idaho, Denise Farley of Boulder Colo., Amanda H. (Scott) Fortin of Rockwell, Meredith H. (Christopher) Gowen of Melbourne, Fla. and John C. Farley of Arling ton; 15 great-grandchildren, Isabelle Bamum, Ivory Bar- num, Ethan Fortin, Caleb Gowen, Joseph Vaughn, Eleanor (Nora) Farley, Asher Gowen, Sarah Jane Vaughn, Josh ua Fortin, Edith (Edie) Farley, Ellis Gowen, Leah Singh, James Farley, William (Will) Farley, WiUiam H. Vaughn; a sister, Willie Bess Bennen of Comatzer; a sister-in-law, Sarah E. Zimmerman, of Mocksville, and nieces and neph ews, Robert (Pam) Collette, Mahala Jo (Gene) West, Jeanie (Chuck) Cartwright, Delbert (Martha) Bennett, Cynthia B. Summers and Bradley Bennett; numerous cousins over the country; and by caregivers Karen Byrum, Shilon Carter, Kevin Mullis and Amanda (MufO Haneline. The family received friends Tuesday, June 20 from 5-8 pm. at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at Ad vance United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis B. Marshall and Patrick Snow officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Condolences: wnivwhayworth-miller.com. Memorials: Advance UMC, 1911 NC801 S , Advance; Advance Academy Restoration Project, 1911 NC 801 S., Advance of which Edith was the last graduate; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Sa lem, 27103. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 29, 2017 -15 Leah RaeGillespie Clark Ms:Uah Rae Gilkspie Clark. 70, died Friday. June 23., 2017, at heir home.ShewasbomNov.4.1946.inBluefield.W.Va. She was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Ora Gillespie; 2 sisters; and a brother.- Survivors: a son. Danny Ray Clark of Mocksville; a sis-, ter.Mavie Clark-of Winston-Salem; special fnend, Norma^Moran; and several nieces and nephews. . ' A funeral service was conducted at 11 am.. Monday.jahe"26'at Ktbh'Fuiiefa-thapel. Burial foUowed m For- bush Baptist Chiirch Cemetery in Yadkinville. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour pnor to the service. Condolences; www.eatonfuneralsen>ke£om. Gwyndle Booe 'Penny' Cline Mrs. Gwyndle "Penny" Booe Cline, 83, of Bear Creek Church Road, Mocksville,died Saturday. June 24,2017, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was bora Sept. 1, 1933, in Yadkin County to the late Caswell Hobson Booe Sr. and Lucy Renegar Booe. Mrs. • '' Cline was a member of Bear,5^0 Creek Baptist Church. was also preceded in ^ death by a son, Greg Cline; a hH granddaughter, Terina Esposi- to; and 6 sisters and brothers. ^ Flake Rupard Cline of the home; 3 children, Kaye Hepler (Tommy) of Canton. Ga., Jeff Cline (Gena) and Joey Cline m • (Hope), all of Mocksville; a sister, Betty Shaping of Burl ington; a brother, Caswell Booe (Patsy) of Yadkinville; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 27 at Bear Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Danell Cox and Dr. Charles Buckner o^ciating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received fiiends at the church one hour before the service, Condolences: www.eatonfunexalservicexom. Kerinit Gray'Pop'Graver Sr. ' Kermit Gray "Pop" Graver Sr.. 75, of Lexington, died at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center Saturday, June 24.2017. He was born in Davie Coun- George Allen Craver Ella-RB^||||||^ resa Craver of Lexington and Z J Tina Eschenbach (Chris) m ' ^ Denton; 3 sons, Kennit Crav- ^ dren, Jennifer Royall (Mike), Joseph Nobles (Aneisha), An thony Nobles, Nicholas Nobles, T.J. Collett (Kayla), Todd CoUett (Hannah), Jasmine, Mason and Cheyarme Craver, and Hunter Cole; and 15 great-grandchildren, Bradley, Zackery and Natalee Royall; Dillon, Corbin, Gaun, Madan, Katlyn, Lindsey, Destiney and Brian Nobles; Faelyn, Luke and Isaiah Collett; and Michael Niver. Mr. Craver had a 45 year career in the furniture industry, working for Dixie and Lexington Furniture companies. He was a member of Fork Baptist Church. A memorial service was conducted at 3 pan. Tuesday, June 27 at Grace Community Full Gospel Church, Lex ington, officiated by Pastor Glenn Dusina. The family re ceived friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Memorials: tothechurch. Condolences: wwwjiaviefunerallexinglon.com. '• • ••'- DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 15 Fernanda G. 'Fern' Rhodes Mrs. Femande G. "Fem" Rhodes, 92, of Winston-Salera died on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home. She was bom in Quebec, Canada, on Aug. 27, 1924 to phonsine Gagne. She served in BV S the Royal Canadian Air Force ^ prior to moving to the United R j States. She was a long-time ^ 4lf||^ v member of Centenary Unit- I f ^ ed Methodist Church in Win- ston-Salem. She was employed I? as a hairdresser for 70 years ,• / %and was owner of Rhodes ^ g She was also preceded in death by her husband, retired State Rep. Frank E. Rhodes Jr.; her daughter, Angeline Gagliano; a step-daughter, Ruthann Winecoff; and her sis ters, Pauline Smith and Stella LePeletier. Survivore; her children, Peggy Payne (Eddy) of Blairs- ville, Ga., Tina Gagliano of Winston-Salem, Nelson S. Rhodes. (Crystal) of Mt. Aiiy and step-son, Frank E. ^ Rhodes III of Titusville, Fla.; plus seven grandchildren and two special boys, Carlos and David Scott of Wading River, N.Y. A graveside service was conducted at 11 am. Wednes day, June 28, at Forsyth Memorial Park, Wmston-Salem. The family received friends following the service. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, 27103. Condolences: wwwjnackiesinclairhawkins.com. Paul Shew Mr. Paul Shew, 89, of Davie Academy Road, Mocks- ville, died on Monday, June 26.2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom March 25. 1928, in Iredell County to the : late Mancy and Nora Parker Shew. Mr. Shew was a gradu- I ate of Harmony High School, • .Bg. Class of 1947. He was drafted - into military service in 1950, serving in the Company A 175th Military Police Battal- : I*'? ibn in Germany during the , ^ Bp Korean Conflict. Mr. Shew " attended barber school in A Winston-Salem and began his at Cooleemee Barber Shop in 1958, and retired in 2009. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist jdSk 1^1 Church where he served as building fund treasurer. Mr. Vm Shew was a charter member of the Davie Academy Ruri- tan Club, as well as a member of Cooleemee VFW Post 1119 and Woodmen Life Chapter 323. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Maigaret Ann Gartner Shew; 3 daughters, Paula Allen (Dean), Darlene Fuller (Phil) and Teresa Santis (Johnny); granddaughters, Jessica Allen (Nick Cash), Julie Holt (Jamey), Stephanie Shoffner (Jeremy), Courtney Allen (Michael Camey), Elizabeth and Rebekah Santis; grandson, Chad Fuller (Eleanor); great grandchildren, Winn and Silas FuUer, Fuller Kate and Seger Holt, and Weston Shoffner; a brother, Glenn Shew (Dorothy) ofTumersburg; and several nieces and nephews. His celebration of life service was to be conducted at 11 am., Thursday, June 29 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev; John Erwin and Dr. Danny Gartner officiating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites. The family was to receive friends from 7-9 pm'., Wednesday, June.28 at Eaton Funeral Home. - Memorials: Salem UMC Building Fund, 1582 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville. Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.