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4^indsay Eugene Bolin \ Lindsay Eugene Bolin. 66, of NC 801 North, Mocksvilk. died on Sunday, Dec. 28.2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Boni in Yadkin County on June 19. 1942, he was the son of the late Lonnie G. and Irene Pettit Bolin. He was employed by Sara Lee Narrow Fabrics and was a member of Gospel Baptist Church. Survivors: his wife of 44 years. Patsy Phillips Bolin; 2 sons, James Scott (Gwen) Bolin of Lewisville and Michael Lyim Bolin of Mocksville; a daugh ter;-Patly^Darleirctelin of Mof^^^e; a brothef,^David LediiafdfBolin of Mocksville; 5 sisters. Inez (L. D.) Moon of Mocksville. Thelma Smith of Yadkinville. Marie (Jerry) Hedrick of Lexington, Dolly (Claude Jr.) Lingle of Granite Quarry and Judy (Jerry) Dixon of Lexington; 3 grandchildren, Brittany, Carlos and Leiand; and step-grandchild, Mikey. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Shore, and 2 brothers. L.G. Bolin and Donald Bolin. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bolin was to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Blackburn officiating. Burial wus to be in the Dinkins Family Cemetery in Yadkinville. The family was to receive friends on Tuesday. Dec. 30. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials: Davie Hospice. PO Box 848, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.daviefi4neralsrrvice.com. MBdred Gregory BunchNv Mrs. Miidi-a Gregory "Nanny" Bunch. 82. of-Junc tion Road, Mocksville, died Thursday. Dec. 25,2008. at her home. She was bom Oct. 24,1926 , in Davie County to the late John Evan and Virginia Geneva Campbell Gregory. She was a longtime member of the Cool- eemee First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bunch was a known cook, enjoyed crocheting, and spend ing time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first hushand. Wallace Boyd Benson Sr. and by ber second husband, Daniel Stover Bunch; a grandson. Steve Ashley; and her brothers and sisters, Lessie Hellard, Susie Fields. Raymond Gregory. Gra ham Gregory, Iva Gregory, Ber tha Gregory and Shelby Gre gory. Surviving: her daughter, Jenny (Preston) Workman of Mocksville; a son, Wally (Terri) Benson of Mocksville; grand children, Robbie Ashley. Shelly Spillman, Travis and Brittani Tester, and Robbie Benson; great-grandchildren. Shade Ashley, Gabriel and Judah Workman; a special nephew and his wife. Kenny and Jerry Ann Gregory of Efland; and a close friend and neighbor, Arnold Broadway of Mocks ville. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiat ing. The family receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park in Cool- eemee. Memorials; Victory Baptist building fund, PO Box 686, Cooleemee, 27014. Online condolences: www.eaionfiineralservice.com. ^homas A. Gartner Mr. Thomas Alexander Cartner, 72, of Davie Academy Road, Mocksville. died Satur- day, Dec. the late Claude Wilson and Mary Louise Gaicher Cartner and was a s'Jesman with Boyles Furni ture. Mr. Carmer was employed with Erwin Mills for 15 years. He served in the National Guard for 8 years. He was a member of Salera United Meth odist Church, a member of the Davie Academy Ruritan Club and Woodmen of the World. Mr. Cartner was a soflball coach for many years with the Davie Academy softball team, bad been president of the Davie County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the watershed board. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by a nephew. Matt Cartner. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Rebecca Troutman Cartner of the home; a daugh ter, Jane Seamon (Jerry); a son, Leaman Cartner (Kelly) all of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren, Jill Whitaker (Jeremy), Samaniha Carmer (fiance Lynn Scbaifer), Janna Seamon. Jesr. Cartner and Will Cartner; a great-granddaughter, Jayce Whitaker; 2 sisters, Margaret Ann Shew (Paul) and Jenny Turner (Tommy), ail of Mocks ville; 3 brothers, Claude Edgar Cartner (Pat) of Harmony, Lee Cartner and Mickey Gartner (Kathy) all of Mocksville; sev eral nieces and nephews and extended friends at Boyles Fur- A funeral service was con- /ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday; Dec '^ 30 at Saiem United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robin Jtzgerald and Jimmy Lan- c^ter officiating. The body was placed m the church 30 minutes pnor to the service. Burial was •w the church cemetery. The family received friends Mon- ' Memorials; SalemMethod-1st building fund c/o Paul Shew. 1582 Davie Academv Road Mocksville. Online condolences- "^^■eatonfuneralsen-ice.com. ^iima Mae Danner Mrs. Wilma Mae Anderson Danner, 90, of Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday. Dec. 23,2008, at Randolph County Hospital. Mrs. Danner was bom Oct. 1,1918, in Davie County, to tlie late William Frank and Jessie Walker Anderson. She was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Wayne and HaydenAndereon. Survivors: her husband of 73 years, Vestal Danner; a son. Don (LouAnrii Danner'of Asheboro; 3 grandchildren. Amy Danner of Staley, Kim O'Neal of Raleigh and Troy (Deanna) Danner of Asheboro; 3 great-grandchildren, KatieSapic. Brooke Keegan and Natalie Danner; 2 sisters. Joyce Goodinan of Winston-Salemand Maggyet Boger of Mocks-ville;[=Jrothers, Jim (Cindy) Anderson of Florida and Bruce Anderson of Mocksville. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m.. Friday, Dec. 26. at Jericho Church ofChrist, in Mocksville with Claude Pharr officiating. The family received friends at Eaton Funeral Home one hour before the graveside service. Onlire condolences:www.eatonfuneralservice.com. c ^ O o o o c: cr ^XjClarence William Head Mr, Clarence William "Bud" Head, 81, of US 601 South, Mocksville. died Friday. Dec. 26, 2008. at Forsyth the lat'e Fred William and Nannie Griffith Head and was a mem ber of Cooleemee Fii'st Baptist Church. He was retired from Ingersoll-Rand and was a vet eran of the US' Navy having served during World War n. He enjoyed doing carpentry work and working in his yard. He was preceded in death by a son, Gerry W. Head. Survivors: his wife-of 62 years. Modene Creason Head of the home; 2 daughters, Carolyn H. Newell (Charles Rest) of Tennessee and Crystal H. Lloyd (Douglas) of Mebane; 6 grandchildren, Mike Newell (Sherrie), Melissa Ealey (Tommy). Eric Head (Amanda). Randi-Sue Head, Brett Lloyd and Chad Lloyd; 3 great-grandchildren, Logan Ealey. John Lloyd Newell and Kaliska Head; 2 sisters. Margie Beauchamp of Cooleemee and Merlene Boger of Florida; and a brother, James W. Head (Betty) of Kannapolis. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Register officiating. Entombment was in Rowan Memorial Park Mauso leum in Salisbury. The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 28, at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Peggy Lois Michael Mrs. Peggy Lois McCullough Michael. 78, of McCullough Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Davie County on Jan. 7, 1930, to the late James Buchannan and Delli; Boger Fenry. She was raised by her foster parents, the late James Granville and Ada Alice Creason McCullough. . Mrs. Michael was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Mocksville. She loved spending time with her family and giving things to oth ers. She enjoyed smocking, ; cooking for her family and go ing out to eat. She enjoyed vyorking in her flowers, espe cially her violets. Mrs. Michael took care of her husband while he was in declining health for 17 years. She was also preceded in . death by her husband, Bobby Reid Michael, and 2 brothers. Raymond and Jim Fenry. Survivors: her daughter. Vicki (Randall) Ward; 2 sons. Craig (Karen) Michael and Jim Michael, all of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren, Keni (Brent) Wall. Josh (Jennifer) Ward. Shelby Nicole Ward, Ryan Reid Michael. Jenna Marie Michael and Jordan Katelin Michael; 4 great-grandchildren. Cooper Brentiy Wall, Carly LaRue Wall. Hayden Jane Ward and Hadley Grace Ward; a sister. Audrey Druckenmiller of Colo rado; and 3 special nephews, Larry, Delano and Joe McCullough. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec.' 28. at Liberty United Method ist Church with the Rev. Karen Roberts oSiciadog. Burial was in the church cemetery. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family received friends Saturday, Dec. 27 at Eaton Fu neral Home. Memorials: Liberty Meth odist. 141 Liberty Circle. Mocksville; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem. 27103. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. ^la Gray Smith Mrs. Ella Gray Smith 82. of Greenhiii Road. Mocksville, died at Autumn Care of Mocksville early Friday, Dec 26, 2008. Mrs. Smith was bom Sept. 7,1926 in Davie County to the • late Ottis H. and Lola Dare Howard Smith and was retired^ from the offices of the Davie : County Register of Deeds. She had been with other offices of Davie County. She had worked with the Bookmobile. She was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Mocksville High School, class of lb43. She was ' a longtime active member of the Kappa Home Demonstra- ' don Club. • • She was preceded In death ' by 2 brothers Elbert Smith and Arnold Smith; and by a sister, Norma Cook. i Survivors: her husband, : Armond Smith; her daughter, Lisa (J.D.) Obermiller of • Hendersonville; a son. Lanny | (Kay) Smith of Albuquerque, i N.M.; 5 grandchildren. Jocelyn ] Smith. Justin Smith, Eric • Obermiller, Corey Obermiller and Kyle Obermiller; 3 sisters. Elsie Black of Lewisville, Maxioe Boger and Jean West of Advance: and 2 brothers. Herbert Smith and Charles Smith of Advance: and several nieces and nephews. i A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dennis Marshall and Donald Funderburk officiating. 3 Entombment was in the Mau soleum of Bethlehem United . Methodist Church. The family greeted family and friends in the Family Life Center of Bethlehem immediately fol lowing the service. .i Memorials: Davie Hospice, j PO Box 848, Mocksville. n , Online condolences; " www.eatonfuneralservice.com. '• O 0 9 0 cr :x- co 4? ——■na>c. - z 0' 0 r" & Byron Clayton Cox ^ Mr. Byron Qayton Cox, 68, of Farmland Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday, Dec. 30,2008, at - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Wnston-Salem.. ;,'._He was ^j^6<cl94p,. i in llawrence Cbvmtyj'^dfe. to ! the late Cooper Md Carrie Pinkley Cox.Mr. Coxhadbeen employed by Crown Wood ■ Products and was a member ofBlaise Baptist.dhuich. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Leigh Cox. . ■ ; . . .Survivors: his..Wife,'Vema Faye Myers Cox of the home; a son; Clay (^gie) Cox pf Advance;. 2 stepidaughters, Debbie Lakey of Clemmons and Pat Evans of Mocksville; a stepson, James Keith Warren ofMississippi; 2 brothers, Lowell Cox of Houston, Texas and Ronald Cox of Monticello, Miss.; 6'grandchil^n, Brian Casey Thames, Christopher Brandon Cox, Caleb Reid Cox, Sara Cox, Ashton Baylei Cox and Kailei Lakey; 5 stepgrandsons, Steven Jones, Blake Smith, William Smith, Cole Warren and Gordon War ren; and a great-granddaughter, Makayla Kourtney Thames. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, at Blaise Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Furches officiat ing. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends in the fellow ship hall following the service. Online condolences: www.eatonJwieralservice.com. Robert Louis Darnall^ Mr. Robert Louis Damall, 84, died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home in Winston-Salem after an extended illness. He was bom Aug. 3, 1924, in Paducah, Ky. to the late Joel and Sue Bell Douglas Damall,' the youngest of five children. He was educated in the public schools in Paduc^, Freed-' Har^eman University, Murray State University and Peabody/ Vanderbilt University. As a young man, he taught Ameri can history, Bible and Greek atFreed-Hat:s^eman University but found his greatest love in studying, preaching'and teach ing the Bible. He worked with the young people for 22 con- - secutive summers at Fall Creek Falls Summer Bible Camp. He served Churches of Christ throughout the Southeast and retired to North Carolina where he continued to serve and teach as long as health permitted. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Joanna; a daughter, Janet (David) Burnham of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a son, Joel Thomas Damall of Mocks ville; 3 grandsons, Mitchell, Mark wd Matthew Burnham; a brother, Jesse Paul Damall of Washington, D.C.; a niece, Terri Jane Ellis of Paducah, Tenn.; and a nephew, John Damall of Nashville, Tenn. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m.. Wedn^day, Jan. 7, at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Rose Cem etery. The family received friends at the fiinerd home one hour before the service. Memorials: Agape of NC, 302 College Road .Greensboro. 27410; Carolina Bible Camp, PO. Box 1234," Mocksville; Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane; Win ston-Salem, 27103; Davie Pub lic Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville;' or to a charity of the donor's choice Online condolences: www.eat0njuneral5ervice.com. Burton Lee Grannaman Mr. Burton Lee "Butch" Grannaman, 72, of Grannaman Drive, MocksvUle, died Mon day, Jan. 5,2009, at Iredell Me morial Hospital in Statesville. Mr. Grannaman was bom April 6,1936, in Kewanee, 111. to the late Harry Albert and Blanche Ham Grannaman. He was retired as director from the Forsyth County EMS and was instrumental in starting the EMS program in North Card- Una and the Forsyth County Rescue Squad. Mr. Grannainw was a fisherman, a Mr.- Fix-it, he never met a stranger and loved everyone. ; Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Dorothy White Grannaman; a daughter, Linda (Wayne) Helds of Kemersville; 3 sons, Richard, (^ne) Grannaman of Mt. Airy; and Randy (Ginger) Grannaman andUm (Melony) Grannaman, all of Mocksville; 8 grahdchilr dren; 3 great-grandchildren;':8 stepgrandchildren; and 8 stepgreat-grandchildren. A graveside service was to be conducted at 2 p.m. Thurs day, Jan. 8, at Ijames Cross roads Baptist Church Cemet^ with the Rev. Alex Heafiier dif- ficiating. The family was to re ceive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Ijames Baptist Cemetery Fund, 1038 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. Emilia S. Jantos ^ Emilia S..Jantos, 95, of Latham, N.-Y, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William M. Jantos. Bom in Hungary, she was ^ughtv of the late Anton and Emilia Labancz. As a young girl, Emilia lived in New York City where she resided until her mar riage, then moving to New Jer sey. Later in life, she resided in Mocksville for 20 years and then in Latham, where she has resided since 1997. EmiUa was a homemaker and an active Jehovah's Witness since 1940. Survivors: her children and' their spouses, Rosemary and Francis Burdett Jr.. of Watervliet, N.Y., and David Michael and Debra Jantos of Mocksville; her sister. Rose Donaldson of Latham. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony and Louis Labancz. e o ft O o G 2 H >< ft 2 H ftft 2 § n o g 00 V Earl Naylor Earl Naylor, 71, died on Jan. 1,2009 in Cedar Rock Assisted Living in Mocksville. . " I He was bom in Davie County to the - late r . Training , j School and served in the United ' States Army from I955-I957. He was a long distance truck driver and worked several years . for Lonnie Hepler in Mocks- " ville. n ; He was preceded in death by a daughter. Sheila Hairston; S brothers. Vernon, William Henry, John Lewis, Bynum, and Charlie Naylor. -, , Survivors: 3 sons, Bradford (Julia) Johnson. Curtis Johnson, and Carl Johnson, ail of'Mocksville; a daughter, Pamela Johnson of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Valtina Naylor of Mocksville, and Donald Lee Naylor of Winston-Salem; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grand children; other relatives and friends. , " • • His funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 11:30 a.ni. in the chapel of .Graham Fu neral Home. Minister Michael Naylor officiated and burial fol lowed in the National Cemetery in Salisbury. The family re ceived friends 30 minutes be fore the service. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.neU Jane Norris Mrs. Jane Norris, 85, of Winston-Salem, died Sunday''"■*■2009. altheUfteri.'Home in Winston-Salem Afa. Norris was bon. April'y. She was a registerednurse and a veteran ofthe rt s Army. :'In addition to her parents',she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Norris; and a son-m-Iaw, Rick Miceli. Survivors: a daughter, JaneMiceli ofWlnston-Salem; aid a grandson, Tony Micelf ofLlemmons. The family will rcrccive friends fi^om 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Eaton Fu- neral Home. Online condolences- ^■eoronjunera/service.con Lucious Joseph Peavy Mr. Lucious Joseph Peavy, 71, of Advance died Wednes day, Dec. 24, 2008 ^t Forsyth Medfcal Center. He was bom January 16, 1937 in Macon. Ga. to James Frank and Annie Bartlett Oliver. MrPeavy was a mem ber of Hillcrest Methodist Church. He grew up in Macon, was married and resided for mostofhislifeinCharlotte. He was a.top salesman for a major auto retailer and retired after 31 years. After his retirement he and his wife moved to Ad vance. Mr. Peavy was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Koone Peavy and 2 daughters, Linda Michelle DeLaFuente and Melody Anne Black, and 2 granddaughters. Survivors: 2 sons, Michael and Alan Peavy. both of York. S.C.; and 2 sons-in-law, David Black of Advance and Joel DeLaFuente of York; 5 grand children, Asa and Ashley Phifer DeLaFuente and Jesse DeLaFuente of Rock Hill, Lauren Michelle Black and Melissa Danielle Black, both of Advance; and 3 great-grand- children. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at Haywonh-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Burial followed at Wesilawn Gardens of Memory. The family received friends Saturday prior to the service. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolence: \vww.hayworth-miller.com. Virgmia Beulah Frather)^ Mrs. Virginia Beulah Gartner Prather, 92, of Stroud Farm Road, Harmony, died Jan. '3, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Iredeli County; bom Feb. 21, 1916 a daughter of the late Percy Lee and Sarah Etta Foster Carmen Mrs. Prather was a nurse assis tant for 10 years at Jumeys and also 10 years at a Rosewood in Harmony. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptisr Church. On Dec. 9, 1934 she married Sidney Prather, who preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Mrs. Mary Etta Godbey. Survivors: 2 daughters: Shirley Lewis of Harmony and Marie Prather of the home; 2 brothers. Paul and John Lee Canner, both of Statesville; 3 sisters, Ruth Kimmer of Lex ington, Naomi Stroud and Elizabeth Stroud. both of Statesville; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Prather were held Monday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Stroud and the Rev. Bobby Jones officir ated. Burial followed at Pleasanat View Baptist Church Cemetery, Harmony. The fam ily spoke with friends in the fel lowship hall after the service. Memorials: Pleasant View Baptist, 1263 E. Memorial Hwy, , Harmony, 28634; or Hospice/Palliative Care of Iredeil, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625 Online condolences: ; www.mem.com. ' = -o Ctf cz ' s Z o' "5 O js. n s o S" r>ez Z3: >2 "O c cr 2:o' o r~ cr S •3 Oavin Michele Randolph' Davin Michele Randolph, 27, died on Jan. 3, 2009 at her home. She was born Aug. 22, School\fii'; 1999, and attended Penh State Abington Campus. She moved ' back home to Mocksville in , September 2008, and was em- • ployed at N.C. Baptist Hospi tal as a certified pharmacy tech nician. Lyndi, as she was affec tionately called, had many hob bies which included knitting, shopping, cooking, sewing, and arts and crafts. She had a great love for cows and for children and others. Survivors: her parents, Guy and Deana Thomas Randolph of Tallahassee, Fla.;-a brother, Jarrod Guy Randolph of New York City; her grandparents, Robert and Doris Randolph, of Newtown, Pa.; 4 special aunts, Charisse Fountain, Kym Richards, Gayle Randolph and Kathy Cockerham; a special uncle,""Dr. Allen Thomas; ahost of additional aunts, unclesf cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Fu neral Home. Pastor Charlene Jones will officiate. The fam ily will receive friends one hour before the service. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. George W. Staggs Jr. X, George William "Bill" Staggs Jr., 63, of Allen Road. Mocksville, died on Sunday, Dec. 28,2008 at Forsyih Medi cal Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Mineral County. W.Va., on Oct. 2, 1945, he was the son of the late George W. Staggs Sr. and Bernice Leatherman Staggs. He was a security guard for Wilson Se curity and was of the Brethren faith. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Con flict. Survivors: his wife of 26 years, Karen L. Staggs; 2 daughters, Cheri (Jeff) Ward of Augusta, W.Va. and .Sheila (Steve) Keister of Roraney, W.Va.; a stepson, PatrickAllea (Lisa) Saville of Capon Bridge, W.Va.; 2 brothers. Lee (Sherry) Staggs of Burlington, WVa. • and John Staggs of Florida; 7 sisters. Louise Pfeifer of Keyser, W.Va., Evelyn Starkey of Romney, Jo Arm (Ron) Jones of Warfordsburg, W.Va., Vir- girua Evans. Garice Hanlin and Barbara Rohrbaugh of Keyser, and Deletes Smith of Marietta, Ohio; his father-in-law, Woodrow Allen Schlegel of Mocksville; 2 brothers-in-law, Joseph (Bev) Schlegel of Great Falls, Mont, and Jeffrey (Angle) Beard of Manchester. Tenn.; the mother of his chil dren, Mary Ellen Simpson of Romney; and 6 grandchildren, Nicholas Ward, Hunter Keister. Jarred Saville. Ashley Ward, Trent Saville and Dalton Keister; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also-preceded in death by a brother, Harry Staggs, and a stepson, Jonathan Saville. The family received friends on Thursday, Jan. 1, from at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville. The body was taken to the Shaffer Funeral- Home in Romney where the family received friends on Fri day, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3. The service was at the ShafferFuneralHomeat2 p.m. ; on Saturday and burial fol- n lowed in the Arnold Cemetery. , Online condolences: www.daviefiinerQlservice.com. Estelle Smith Webber^ Estelle Smith Webber, 94, died on Saturday, Jan. 3,2009, in Davis Hospital in Statesville following a two-week , • . illness. ' '' ohd ip was bom in J '\_1 Brown Smith. She attended Rowan County Schools and graduated from Atkins- High School in Winston-Salem. She attended A&T College in Greensboro and earned a de gree in business administration. She was a member ofFu^t Bap tist Church and attended regii- . larly until her health declined. She was a member of the Addie C. Morris Club, the Duren Sun day School Class, and the Mis sionary Circle. Each summer during her college years, she worked as an elevator operator at Thalhimers Department Store. For a period of time, she lived in Detroit, Mich., and when she returned to Winston- Salem, she was employed by the Piedmont Park Housing Authority. In 1975 she retired after 25 years as a tenant selec tion supervisor. Since 2005. she had resided with her cousins, Geneva James and Dennis (Sandra) James in Mocksville. In addition to the James family, she is survived by sev eral cousins and friends. Her funeral service was to be held Thursday, Jan. 8 at noon at First Baptist Church, High land Ave., Winston-Salem. The Rev. Glenn Pettiford, assist pas tor. was to officiate and the Rev. Rodney Coleman was to pro vide the eulogy. Burial fol lowed in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Mocksville. The family was to receive" friends before the service. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net..J'^.^ o M. fs^ ^4? o Lavelle Fishel Cooper' Ms. Lavelle Fishel Cooper. 81. of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Jan. 12, 1927 in Forsyth County to Robah and Pearl Essick Fishel. Ms. Coo per was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco after 29 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son. Steven R. Scott: and a brother. Mickey Fishel. Surviving: 2 sons. Stuart C. Scott of Winston-Salem and Del Cooper and wife Linda of Mocksviile; 5 grandchildren, Matthew Scott. Eric Scott. Chad Cooper, Brittany Cooper and Megan Cooper: a step daughter. Patricia Boles and husband Wes of Pensacola. Fla.: 2 step-grandchiildren, Michelle Lewis and Michael Boles: a sister, Wilma Essick and husband T of Kemersville: 2 brothers. R.J. Fishel and wife Leona of Clemmons and the Rev. Charles Fishel and wife Ann of Winston-Salem. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 10 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Charles Fishel officiating. Burial fol lowed in Friedberg Moravian Church Graveyard. Memorials; Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem. 27103. Online condolences; www.hayworth-miller.com. n Joe Eustace Daniels Joe Eustace "Duke" Daniels. 92. died on Monday. Jan. 12. 2009 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Daniels, who was a long-time resident of Pine Ridge Road in Cooleemee, had been a carpenter, a house mover, and retired as mainte nance supervisor for Davie County Schools. Mr. Daniels was a man of many interests including fishing, especially at the coast. NASCAR, tinkering with hit-and-miss engines, gar dening. and collecting antique bottles. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Georgia P. Daniels; his wife of more than 50 years, Lexie Veach Daniels: and all his brothers and sisters except Charles Lindy Daniels of Colo rado. Survivors: 2 sons. Don L. Daniels of Salisbury and Michael D. Daniels of Siatesville; a daughter, Linda D. Soderquist of Greensboro; grandchildren Julie Fuller. Vicki Norman. Page Eudy, Wendc Collins. Dave Soderquist: great-grandchil dren Justin Wells, Jordan Fuller. Daniel and Reid Norman. Kirstcn and Wesley Eudy. Ian Collins and step- granddaughters Meghan and Allison Fuller: and numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Daniels were held in the chapel of Davie Funeral Service, 416 Valley Road in Mocksviile. on Wednesday. Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. with burial in Rose Cemetery. The family spoke to friends on Wednesday morning. Memorials; Liberty Meth odist. 141 Liberty Circle. Mocksviile. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralsen-ice.eom. n-sXJane Norris Mrs. Jane Norris. 85. of Winston-Salem. died Sunday, Jan. 4. 2009. at the Lutheran Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Norris was bom .April 9. 1923. She was a registered nurse and a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Frank Norris; and a son-in-law. Rick Miceli. Survivors; a daughter. Jane Miceli of Winston-Salem; and a grandson. Tony .Miceli of Clemmons. The family received friends Samrday. Jan. 7. at Eaton Fu neral Home in Mocksviile. Online condolences; www. eatonfuneralservice. com. ^ ai i Ray Edward White Ray Edward White. 66. died Jan. II, 2009 in "Cedar Rock Assisted Living in Mocksviile. He was bom in Davie County and retired from Lexington Home Brands. He was preceded in death by 2 sons; a sis ter, Barbara .Ann Thomas: 4 brothers. Robert. Jessie Lee. Joseph, and James White. Survivors: 2 daughters. Quintenna(Alfred) McMahan and the Rev, Wanda (Rev. James) Fowler, both of Mocksviile; a brother. John Lindsay White of Mocksviile; 5 grandchildren: a great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. His funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Rodney Barker will officiate and burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery in Mocksviile. The family may be contacted at 160 Neeiy Road. Cooleemee. They will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.nei. XCleo Bill Pniitt Jr. Cleo Bill Pruitt Jr., 75, died on Jan. 6. 2009 in Rowan Re gional Hospital following a brief ill ness. He was bom Aug. 10, 1933, in Davie County, son of the late Cleo a n d Eunice H 0 s c h Pruitt Sr. He attended Davie County Schools and worked at the Woodleaf Rock Quarry, Erwin Cotton Mills. Hoesht Celanese, and Manhew Construction. In 1983 he was added to Redland Church of Christ. For the past 12 years he had attended West Innes Street Church of Christ where he served as song leader, building and grounds caretaker, and other duties. He was first married to Theo Hairston, who preceded him in death in 1983. He later married Estella Patterson Puiliam in December. 1983. Mr. Pruitt loved to gar den and work with auto me chanics. He had multi talents which he enjoyed, including bricking his home. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Ruth Goodman and Claira Fowler 3 brothers. .Alvin Pruitt. Richard Pruitt. and Livingston Pmilt. Survivors: his wife. Estella P. Puiliam Pruitt of the home; an adopted son, Robert Stokes; a foster child. Cassandra Gre gory; 3 stepchildren. Spencer (Vida) Puiliam. Natalie (Larry) Jones, and Barry (Marschon Blackwell) Puiliam; 3 sisters. Frances (Anslo) Fowler and Linda (Oscar) Blackwell. both of Cooleemee. and Brenda (John) Cutherbertson of Cleve land; 2 brothers, James Pruitt of Philadelphia. Pa. and Leo (Helen) Pruitt ofMocksviHe; an uncle. Willie Hosch; 3 aunts, Bemice Peebles. Doris Greer. and Gwendolyn Hunter; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grand children; 3 great-great-grand- children; 33 nieces and neph ews; many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held Jan. II at 2 p.m. at West Innes Street Church of Christ in Salisbury. Ministers Don Adkins and Steve Short offici ated and burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park. The family received friends one hour before the service. Online condolences; OrfihamFuneralHome.net. W n c c z "4 k: PI z H X P3 X X o o X o Cr a Fyte Russell Akers Nk. I7ke Russell Akers, 59, of South Salisbury Street, Mocisville, died Friday, Jan. 16, S)09, at Forsyth Medical CenfiF in Winston-Salem. Hs was bora Aug. I,. 1941, in Padcer CounQf, TexM to tbe^ „ late fyke "Reynolds arid Dora Gwendolyn'Wicke'ns Akers. Mr. Akers wm employed, by • Pand Services antf Compo- nenls. He bad a love for music, espeeialiy the electric'guitar. Mr. Al^ was a tattoo a^t.wd loved '^n(tog_, toe^ith bis. ; cbil&eiL ' n *' -'!«f3fc*was:^alsd.'^prccede<tin2 dead! by a son, Jaines Russell, ?%SHr^Vbisul^ C •«MM - A C Vmi m 1H rA n DoiBclor'i"-Tein^^^^ Me^dakaye.;^^^ W: Colnnabia^'^tey^^^ . . Reanton Akei^^eaRiissell AlEHsfl^tii ofP^fsni^^ and ofModKyiiieV^sibiui^^B^ Lynn' Akers "ofi^oik^y iile, Maik j^e'A^B<o£££wisyille, MtiCrac^niW niim^iu. gr^dcMldren; wd, • his prlfneni^^^gela _ f^e^^seiyic£|y^:|ro ducti^;. is^^'abEblpnS^c^^Eh'apel .Cemete^^efeii^ ; friends^ Sun^^^ at.. ^^'Funfiai-tlpi^^^S 1 ] B. . Rc^'pl^ l^^w^om^ 101 HospicfrLaii^Wm^n^^eiii, 27103."' - -Online .condolences: yvvw.eatonfimeralsetyice.cpm. William F. Bivens ^ Mr. William Frederick Bivens, 77, of Clemmons, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bora Oct. 31, 1931 in Davic County tO" Walter Franklin'* arid' "Julia^'"Rutb Bivens. He was preceded in death by his parents and a,son, William Eric Bivens. - - • ; " SurViWngi'^a'ydh," Steven. Bivelai^^-MocksviUe; a brother," Ronnie Bivens; a sis- . ter, Linda Nichols; and 2 grand- childreny Crystal Robe^n and Zach BivcM'. ^ A graveside service was held atZ p.m.,Satoday; Jani. '17 at Westiavm Gardens of Mi^dry. The fainily received ftiehds at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.' - Online ^ " condolences: www.hayworth-nitllcr.cdm. John Wesley Boger Sr.^ Mr. John Wesley "Dub" Boger Sr., 85, of McClamrock Road, Mocksville, died Satur day, Jan. 17, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winstoa-Sale^.; ; ... .^c. He WM borii July 29,1923, in Forsyth,County to the late William Melvin and Lillie Clements Leach Boger. Mr. Boger was a member, of Bixby Presbyterian Church in Ad- vaiice. He was retired was from Hanes Knitwe^,^ » .;. . He was also preceded in death by his wife, |da^ N^er Boger, 3 sisters; tmd a brodier. Survivore: adau^ter, K^y Diane (^Robert) Street of Yadkinville; 3 sons,. Johnny (Travisenie) Boger of Mocks- viUe, Roger Okuby) Boger of Virgmfa, ^d Ricky (Ka&y Jo) Boger of Ady^cej7. grmidchil- dren; 13 gieat-gi^dchil^n; a stepgreat-grandchild;. a great- greatgranddaughter; a. stepr great-greatgrandson; arid, his dog. Buddy.. A ftmeral service was con- n ducted at 2 'p.im Tuesday, Jan. 20,.at Bixby.Presbyterian Church, with .the Rev., Peter Petersoii officiating. The body was placed, in the chi^h 30 minutes before the .service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The fan^y receiyed friends Monday, J^- .l^t at Eaton Funeral Home...... •- . Memorials: ^.Kate,. B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane,Winston-SaIem, 27103., - > . Online j condolences: vfvw.eatotfimercUservice.com. Doris Thcker Cope ^ Mrs. Doris Tticker Cope, 82, of Advance died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009,at Fomyth Medical She vv^ boin April 20; 1926 in Davie Coimty to Benjamin Harrison and Nettie Cousins Tucker .Mrs.- Cope' was an a'c tive member of Elbaville United'Methodist Church..- Sh retired from AT&T after 38 years and was a charter mem ber tmd past president of the 8719 Ladies Au^ary yFW. n .She .'wu pm'eded m death by her husbaiid, Benjamin Aus tin Coper a. brother, James Tucken. and a-sister, Athene SpiyC'S .Surviving: her son. Tommy Cope '(K^'n); a sisteV,°'Bi.etty Jam^; a brother, . Wilbur McMahan; a 'granddaughter, An^e "Burton'(Darrell)i^ of Advance; 2 great-grMdchil- (h:6'n;Aj Burton (BHttany jand Austina Burton';^ wd a great- great-grandchild,! i^deh iBur- ton. ^ "■ " '' ' A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday,. Jan. 18 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel .with .E^tor--Jonathan Hill offtcjating;-. Burid fol lowed in Elb'aville United Methodist GhurchtCenietety. The famUyli^iyed friends one houfprror to the ser^ce;'?"' ^.Memorials: , Ladies Auxil iary VFW Post' 8719, c/6 Ann Younts, ^9 Lester Foster Rd., Advance: . r . ". Online " _ 'condolences: yvvnvJuj^iworth'rniUer.com. Q Cs O su «>■ ^ o2 Qn c: r.r ^ Or- w o. o § e o. CD ^ Cr 2: B"o p_ o-' i3 Thurmond E. Dull ' Mr. Thurmond Edwards Dull. 81. of Edward Beck Road, Mocksville. died Wednesday. Jan. 14.2009, at WFU Baptist Medi cal Center in Winsiori-Salenr. He was bom in Davie County on Feb. 19. 1927, to the late Luther and Virginia Edwards Dull.-Mr. Dull served in the U.S. Navy on the Atlantic Fleet duringJVorld War H. He was a mem-. ber of North Main Street Church of Cffisrin'Mocksvilfe'^here' he served as an elder for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling'to the mountains and hunting. -.i •Survivors: his wife-of64yeaK;Neilie'BecfcbuU ofa daughter. Terri Maurer (:Matt). and a son; Gary Dull (Deborah), ' all ofMocksville; 3 grandchildren;. Krista Bobb. Brandon Maurer and Dillon Maurer; a great-grandsoiu Logan Davis; a sister. Linda Pendleton (Mike) of BoEvia; 3 brothere, Veraon DulI of Mocks ville. Gene DuU of Statesville mci Dean Dull (Iris) oCSupply;; • and several nieces and nephews.' ' - ' A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan., \1 - at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Claude Pharr andR.D. McDaniel ' officiating. Burial followed inRose Cemeteiy. The family received • friends one hour prior to the service at the fiiner^ home. Memorials: Carolina Bible Camp, PO Box 1234. MocksvEle; or to Pacific Islands Work, PO Box 623, Forest Park. OA 30298- 0623. . Online condolences: yww.eatonJUneraUenice.'cdm. Patricia Joyce Stone Hart ^ • ,PatriciaJoyceStoneHart,79,,ofHudson,diedJanl'18,2pd9at Carolinas Medical'Centef. . / ;iShe was torn March 28,.1^'in H^ee Coimty. Hav'to th&' j late William Edward and Rosa Ferguson ' Stone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, theReyj Paul Hm; 2 brothers; and 2 ; 'Mrs..'Hart had a career in education for 34 where .she served as a teacher and administrator. She had a.bachelor's degree frotti.Carson New College, a'master's degree and an education specialist degree from n AppalachianStateUniversity.ah'dadoctorate- •in education from the University of CentralArizona; She^dJier i husband sety^ oil a mission smdyteam in Bo'liyia.'werB mem^ •; of a work team to Panama, helped repaif homes after floods in ' Georgia, and served on v/oty-study teair^ to Palestine. She led-: two of these teams and serv^ as assistant dirrrctor of one/.She i was a peace activist for human rights,,■especially'forthe Palestinians. A.member of Hudsoh'United Methodist Church in •'Hudson, she was a choir director and president of Hudson United. i Methodist Women.. '!: '*!]Survivors: a son. Richard Hart pf Middletown..'R.Lr2 1daughters, Sandra Kasrhet of MooresvUJe-and Susan Tripiet of : Troutman; 3 brothers. Bill,.Ben, and Johnny Stone; a sister; Jean ..Forrest of Alabama: 11 grandchildren; Md 8 great-grandchildren. ■ -MemorialservicesweretobeheIdThursday,Jan.22 009atll i a.m.atHudsonUmtedMethodistChurchbyDr.rimothy.Biittam. iMemorials: Hudson Methodist, 383 M^St.. Hudson;28638;'t -or Grace Clinic. PO Boxl62. Elkin.2862i. -'"v • :.Online condolences can ..be. made at i.'.wH'wrgreer--i mcelveenfuneralhome.com. "■ ■ Sara Wagner Holland ^ Mrs. Sara Wagner Holland, 85. formerly of Statesville, died Friday. Jan. 16, 2009 in a reha- ^ bilitation -facility- in-,.Collegedale.Tenn. . • | Bom in Davie County on Nov. 26. 1923, she was the., youngest daughter of the late Alonza Asbury Wagner and Maudie Sain Wagner. She was a graduate of MocksviUe.Higfr . School, Class" of 1941 ^d the Davis School of Nufsirig,'Class ^ of-1945, in Statesville, where she spent her niiremg' 'career. She was a membetrof Broad . Street =Uni'ted;^;Metliddist, Church and was a l'ong:;time, volunteer with' the 'American. Red Cross. She was married to John E. ,"Foote" Holland, who precede her in deatEin 1974. • ;She,was'also~pfe"ceded in deatEby her brother^,Grant Wagner aiid wife; HazetTaylor Wagner, and brother-in-law, Samuel S. Short. •'' -.jVt Survivors: her son.;(John Edwin Holland Jr. andvwife Litisha Ann'of Ooltewah,' Tenn.; grandchildren, Randee Lee Holland of, Ooltewah, Travis Brian Wiliett of Hous- ton,"Texas; great-grandchild,' Sophia Veronica Wiliett of Houston; and sister, ;:ftuth Wagner Short of Winsioh-Sa- lem; Funeral services were con ducted at II a.m. Tues^y at Nicholson Funeral Home , Chapel in Statesville with the Rev. Don Shuman .officiating. Bunal''followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials: Grandfather Home for Children, PO Box 98, Banner Elk, 28604; or to the chapters of the American Red Cross. Oralee Mathis Johnson*^ ' Mrs'. Oralee Mathis- Johnson, 90, of Hickotyi for- 1 merly of Windy Gap Commu nity, widow of John Claude : Johnson,_ciied Saturday, Jan. 17, • 2009 at tier home • Funeral services were held'at 2: p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, at (Mountain View Baptist Church j in the Windy Gap Community 'f with the'Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial was in the [ church cemetery. * • Mrs. Johnson was bora in Wilkes County, May 30. 1918, ■ to Sherman and Lila Benton .. Mathis. She was a member of • Mtn View Bap'Ust Church. • ■ 1 -• Mrs. Johnson was also pre- i ceded in death by a daughter, ; Claudette Fulk, 5 infant chil- • dren. 2 sisters, Allene Pierce .• and Aralee Mathis, .4 brothers,. j Dean Mathis. James Mathis; Wopdrow Ivlathrs. and John ' Mathis.. ''; Survivors; 5 daughters, Glenda Johnson and husband tGary Leatherman of Hickory, Kathy Oleson and husband i Paul of Farmington, Utah, 'i Jerry Colvard and husband Rex ofWilkesboro.SarahAllenand 'husband Tcny of Advance, and .j Judy Harrofd and husband Mike of Wilkcsboro:.a son, .j AlvinJohnson'andwifebonna * of Wilkesboro; a son-in-law, DavidFulkofReidsville;3sis- . ters, Christine Roberts and hus band Arba, Sallie Johnson and husband Blum, Hazel Hendren,all of. North Wilkesboro: a brother, Gwyn Mathis and wife Edith of Flint, Mich.; 16 grand children; and 13 great-grand- • children. Memorials: Palliative. Care • Center and'Hospice of CatawbaValley, 3975 Robinson Road, • • Newton; 28658. S • i • .Online ctfndolences: ! www.reinfisiufdivant.com. i i <3-- O Sa> S O 0 o f'3 c: :.r Z3 01 r^ -O ci- c= cr ^ o' "^c- cr S Albert Lee Jones ^ Albert "Whitev"^ Jones. 61; onieiun^n,'di(^ on T^ies- . day, Jan. 12.2009 ai Wake For est University Medical Centen' . Bom in Davie County on ^ July 9,1947, he was, the soil of the late Shertill Asa and Dinah Mae Jones Jones. He .was a car-' pentef and was of the Baptist • faith.Heal»serY^intheU.S.:^ ' Survivoi^T 2 sons, DMiell ^ .^thony^(Rhohdia) of " pbbv Sh^oii - ' i(Missy) J^onw 2jstep-'^ daughter^ Shelby Sterciii of ' "i Montana'and Cynthia:Rose: of ;Salisbuiyj,his wife, Bobbie Wes£%nes;^$rothc^ na«;#4-VT v ' . Ga_.;'Md j2 sfst^iAflaaie' Ma^ •^good of Yaii^yffle md.>^ service toplebiate 4e l^s • of Jones Was hcld'Fiidayt^ • Jan. 16, at 7 pim. 'at his'resi- .■? dence on,.E^tes Drive in Lex- inj^n. Online M v-conddlences: ^ .WHw.davu^i^mIse Barbara Ann Plott Lagle^ Ms. Barbara Ann Plott Lagle, 61, of US 601 South, Mp^ville^Jail. l4,20()9,rat Davie c5)unty ' Hospital. . 'She was'born Aprii ,10,'.' 1947, inlredell County tpNdah ■' 'Shennan wd ,\nrginia Daniel Plott. Ms. Lagle was a member *of Turtpn^e Baptist Churcli,' where she sang in the.choir, yva$vacabon Bible schboi.,dii^or 'and ^ ps, ,a^. S uhday. IscHooU' ^ ciass/^• W.3S einploy^p Foreyt^^ Me&cS Center'anil VByrTin'Angel: Msr Ugleihad'-^WQrkedatBabrJjmii 'I??®Sardemng "and'^ was p&edtd in^deatlf'B:^M'ndto'son;'m^ a}brbther-m-Iaw, whom she.^as- fond of, Robert Cbrnaizer.5? SuiVivbrst'a daii^ter. Angle(Detimis) SmtH of Aidvaiice; a •son^ todd' CMichelle/La^b oK^MocfcyiUe;*2-i^dchilcfc ]Jorph and Justin Lagle; a Sis- •ter,' Debbie'pfna'tier df Ad-"' vance^S^b^dier,' Gene '(pot)Plott ofMbcksville; and several.'' .niMM.andnephews^j,.^er^! service was' cbnT ^..ductedu3 p.^Fr\day, J^;16j.' at Piixentiite.Baptist.caimlv^with the Rcvs-BilLy Slooj^d,! Fred CaritoffofBciating. Btniai:'' followed iif the churchi cemr^'ipe pinily received;frien^ at the xhi^t"one &ur'.;bj8ToretpJe^ "" Memorials;' AizheimcrsTSpecial Care Unit at Dpie'Place;337 Hospital St, Mocks- ! ville. ■ ■ 'Pnline "condolences:! www:eatdr^nenilservice.com. " • j Kathr^ M. Morris ^ . Nte.^di^Max^^ris, 85, of Mockivilie'died } Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 at Au-tumn Care of Mocksville. I She was bom April 23,1923 !in Cecil County, Md. to Curtis ' WUson and pssie HenriettaHansen Maxwell. Mrs. Morris' was an active member of FairviewMoraivianCTiureh and 'a fonner elder. She was retired ftom Wake Fori^ Universitywith 18 years of service. Sp wM.jireceded in "deathby her parehte; husband, Rob-' 'ert pbwi^g Morris Jr; and a ' brother, James W- Maxwell.Surviving: . 3. children^ ! Kathie ^eayis and husband ,Jariies of Wmston-Salem,.Rob- J ert D. Morris in and wife Karen- iof Greensboro arid jiidi Davis [^and hnsband jMichp j; of jMocicsyilie; 7 grandchildren, • Mark and Chad,Elliott AdamMorris, Shannon Anderson, | Carolyn Faircloth,.^ck Davisand Lauren Davis Fo&s^ and 6 ' great-grandchildreni A membrial service was held at 6 p.m, Saturday, J^ 17 at. Haywo^-Miiler Kanderton., Chapel with the Rev. Riddick Weber, Bishop Paul Lanier and Pastor , Debbie . .Lanier officiating. The family received friends prior to the service at the funeral home.... Memorials:,, Hospice ofDavie, 377 Hospital St, Suite,.. .103, Mpcksyille; or FairviewV MorayiM Church; ■655() Silas ,. Creek Parkway,'Winston-Sa-. ■' lem,27106. Online . condolences:. www.hayworth-miller.com. is) "No I: 8 . rf- o. HV I' w n. o 3 ' M-i. Golden Love Sigmon Owens • "G^n LbvVSTgmon Owens^'betteFfibwF^ G.G"," GXi or Miss Golden, 95, of NC 801 South, Advance, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at her home. ' . • Ml*. Owens was bdm Sept. 22,1913, in the Fork Church Com- muru>ofDavie County to the late Hubert and Vertie Lenoir Bailey Sigmos. She was the oldest grandchild of John B. and Mittie Hendrix Bailey. Mrs. Owens was a retired dairy and beef cattle farmec She was a member of.Fork Baptist Church since the age of 13 Kd a long-time member of the Prayer Circle. Mrs. Owens was a charter member of the Fork Fifty Plus Club. She loved gar- demng.'reading, needlework and doing word searches. -. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Reginald Owens on Jan. 15, 1968; a daughter, Reta Gaye Owens Voglen and a grandson, Dickie Vogler. ....... . Survivors: adaughier, Lynne Owens Gladstone of Greensboro; a son-in-law. Dick Vogler of Advance; a granddaughter, Kelly Gaye Vogler (Mark) Hamrick of Lexington; 4 great-grandchildren, Dalton Vogler. Samuel Hamrick. Alexandria Alex Vogler and RachelAnn Hamrick; and more friends than one could count. • A tKnibrial service will be conducted at 2:30 p.riri, Friday, Jan. 23, at Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Garrett offi ciating: The family wftl receive friends from 7-9 p.m., .Thursday, Jan. 22.at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. Memorials: Fork Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry, 3140 I US 64 E, Mocksville; or Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 377 Hospital St., Ste 103, Mocksville. Online condolences: wvnv.eatonfUnerahervice.com. Ollle Virgil Reavis ^ OIlie Virgil "O.V." Reavis, .81._of OUie Harkey- Road,; Mocbville,'died.on Thursday,' Jan. 15, 2009, at his home. Bom in Davie County on April 7, 1927, he was the son of the late Andrew W. Reavis, Sr. and Allie Lee Wilkins Reavis. He was retired from ' Western Electric and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army; - -i Survivors: a brother and sis ter-in-law, Andrew W. Reavis Jr. and wife Mary Abigail ' Reavis ofMocksville; and asis- ,'ier and brother-in-law, Mary Jane Call and husband Doug ' Call of Myrtle Beach. S.C. n i He was also preceded in death by^a_brother,_Rpland ! Reavis and aisister,. Dorothy 1 -Naylor. V V -The service to-celebrate the life ofMr. Reavis was held Sun day, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. at Lib- ; •erty Bapdst Church Cemetery with the Rev. -. Marvin : Blackburn tjfficiating. the fam ily received friends Saturday, .Jan. 17 at'Davie Funeral Ser vice. Online ^condolences: ^y^vw.daviefitneralservice.com. James Thomas Rivers James Thomas "Candy Man" Rivers Sr.. 66, of Or-, lando, Fla. died Monday, Jan. 12. 2009. ' He was bom Oct. ! 9,1942 in i .AdeTT'Ga.. to the late ' h ..a I Henry and \ Carrie 7^ ' Rivers.. He workW at Univar sal Studio in Orlando as a cook for many years. He enjoyed quartet singing, cooking, mo-. torcycles, and most of all, his ! children and ^andchildren. ., He was preceded in death by. his parents'. John.He^ and Carrie Rivers; step-daughter."",' Kimberly Keatbnj^ and. sister, - Pauline Dillard.' Survivors': his, wife "of 30. ' years, Shirley A. keaton of Or lando; 4 sons, James (Jeannie) ,i T. ^vers. Jr. 6f,.Mocksville,'. ! BarVy /Rivers., of cWriotte." _, . Marshall Rivers ofMocksville,!'' . and -Reginald :('L'aToya) Tnunmeil Rivers of Orlanido; a daughter, Yolanda Rivets of , Orlando; a brother, John Russell fUvers of Greensboro; sisters, Jimmie Neil Maysfield and Bemice Ronsseau, both of Cleveland, Ohio,Eliza!be± and Vivian.Wright,both'6fColum- bus. Miss., and lima Rivers of Statesville; . grandchildren,. Dontay, Kenneth, Christina,. Kierra, Angel, William, Ashantice,. ..Anjaya. and Reginald Jr.; Lgreat-grand- . child, Jakiya: ',and a. hosl of nieces, nephews, otherrelatives and^ends,. , .j.,..-, ' His fuiierai was held Satur~^^ day, Jan. . 17 at 1 a.m. at Sanc tuary of Praise. COGBF, .Or lando, with Pastor Jonathan L. McKnight, officiating. Burial was in Washington Park Cem etery. Orlando.. . On-line condolences: www.postelhmortuary. ^( 0 ( ^ 1 ' 'O f t DA V I E CO U N T Y EN T E R P R I S E RE C O R D , Th u r s d a y , Ja n . 29 , 2 0 0 9 Ly n n Al s p a u g h Ta m m y Ly n n Al s p a u g h . 45 , - of Sh e f T i e l d Ro a d , Mo c k s vi l l e , di e d on We d n e s d a y , Ja n . 21 , at Ka t e B. Re y n o l d s Ho s p i c e Ho m e . Bo m in Fo r s y t h Co u n t y on Se p t . 4, 19 6 3 , sh e wa s th e da u g h t e r of th e la t e Jo h n Pa u l Ma s t c n Jr . an d Ma r t h a Ci n d y Ja r r a r d (H a r v e y Bu t c h ) Ba y n e s of Mo c k s v i l l e , wh o su r v i v e s . Sh e wa s a ho m e m a k e r an d wa s of th e Ba p t i s t fa i t h . Al s o su r v i v i n g ; 2 da u g h t e r s , Je s s i c a Al s p a u g h Ma r t i n of Ru r a l Ha l l an d Je n n i f e r Al s p a u g h Gr e e n of Ol d To w n ; 2 br o t h e r s , Ma r k Sh a n n o n Ma s t c n of Mo c k s v i l l e an d Ch a d Ev e r e t t Ma s t e n of Ja m e s t o w n , a si s t e r , Pa u l a An n (T i m ) Wh i l e of Mo c k s v i l l e ; an d a st e p - s i s l e i , Sh a r o n An n e t t e Ba y n e s . Sh e wa s al s o pr e c e d e d in de a t h by a st e p - s i s t e r , Di a n e El i z e b e t h Ha r k n c s s . Th e se r v i c e to ce l e b r a t e he r li f e wa s he l d Fr i d a y , Ja n . 23 , at 2 p. m . in th e Da v i e Fu n e r a l Ch a p e l Se r v i c e Ch a p e l wi t h th e Re v . Al e x He f f n e r of f i c i a t i n g . Bu r i a l wa s in th e Ij a m e s Ba p ti s t Ch u r c h Ce m e l e i y . Th e fa m il y re c e i v e d fr i e n d s Th u r s d a y , Ja n . 22 at Da v i e Fu n e r a l Se r vi c e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : ^^ v . d a v t e f u n e r a l s e n i c e . c o m . ^V t i T n a Di Fa l c o Br a h a m Mr s . Ir m a Di fa l c o Br a h a m , 79 , of Ho u s t o n Ro a d , Mo c k s vi l l e , di e d Su n d a y , ' J a n . 18 , 20 0 9 , at Au t u m n Ca r e of Mo c k s v i l l e . Mr s . Br a h a m wa s bo m De c . 2, 19 2 9 , in Ge n e s e e Co u n t y , Mi c h , to th e la t e Sa u l an d Ca r m e l a Ca r a n o Di fa l c o . Sh e wa s of th e Ca t h o l i c fa i t h . Mr s . Br a h a m en j o y e d ta k i n g ca r e of he r fa m i l y . Sh e wa s al s o pr e c e d e d in de a t h by he r hu s b a n d , Cl i f f o r d Ot m o o r Br a h a m in 19 9 3 ; an d a si s t e r . Su r v i v o r s : a da u g h t e r , Be l i n d a To l t e n of Mo c k s v i l l e ; 3 si s t e r s , Vi r g i n i a , An g i e an d Ma r y ; an d 2 gr a n d c h i l d r e n , Sh a w n To t t e n of Fl o r i d a an d Te n y Or e n e To t t e n of Mo c k s vi l l e . A me m o r i a l se r v i c e wi l l be co n d u c t e d la t e r . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : wH w . ea t o n f i t n ^ r a l s e r v i c e . c o m . v^ ^ o y d St a n f o r d Du n n Mr . ' Lo y d St a n f o r d Du n n , '. 8 8 i of Wi n s l o p - S a l e m , di e d Mo h d a y , Ja n . 19 , 20 0 9 at Th e . Oa k s at Fo r s y t h . He wa s bo m No v . 14 , 1 9 2 0 in Su r r y Co u n t y to th e la t e Ch a r l e s Ba h n s o n Du n n Sr . an d Le l a Va u g h a n Du n n . He wa s a ve t e r a n of th e U. S . Ar m y , se r v in g du r i n g Wo r l d Wa r II in Eu ro p e as a mi l i t a r y po l i c e m a n . He lo v e d to re s t o r e an t i q u e ca r s , ga r d e n i n g an d wo o d w o r k in g . . Pr e c e d i n g hi m in de a t h wa s hi s fi r s t wi f e of 57 ye a r s , Lo d e n a Bo g e r Du n n , an d a so n , Ch a r l e s Al l e n Du n n . Su r v i v i n g : hi s wi f e , Ve m a Ho w a r d Du n n ; 3 da u g h t e r s , Ba r b a r a Be l k (J o h n n y ) , Li n d a Ha c k l e r an d Sh i r l e y Le o n a r d ; a st e p s o n , Ro n a l d (T a m m y ) Ho w e l l ; a' s t e p d a u g h t e r , Ka t h y (P a t r i c k ) Mi l l e r ; 4 gr a n d c h i l dr e n , Sh a r i Be l k , We n d y Bi r c h f l e l d , Tr a c y Pi e r c e an d Br a n d i Le o n a r d ; 8 gr e a t - g r a n d ch i l d r e n , Ha n n a h , Ma l l o r y , Ta t u m , Tr a c e , Ha v e n , Al e x i s , Ja y an d Br i a n n a ; 3 si s t e r s , Ma b e l Wi l l i a m s , Ru t h Ha r v e l an d Fr a n c e s Bl u m e ; a br o t h e r , Ch a r l e s B. Du n n Jr . ; an d ma n y ni e c e s an d ne p h e w s . A fu n e r a l se r v i c e wa s he l d at 3 p. m . Fr i d a y , Ja n . 23 at Ha y w o r t h - M i l l e r Si l a s Cr e e k Ch a p e l wi t h Dr . Bu d Ow e n an d th e Re v . De n n i s Ma r s h a l l of f i ci a t i n g . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : ww w . h a y w o r l l i - m i U e K co m . ^) ^ o r g e Th o m a s Ra y Mr . Ge o r g e Th o m a s Ra y , 56 , of Fa r m i n g t o n Ro a d , Mo c k s vi l l e , di e d . Su n d a y , Ja n . 25 , 20 0 9 , at Sp r i n g w o o d Ca r e Ce n te r in Wi n s t o n - S a l e m . • He wa s bo m Ma y 23 , 1 9 5 2 , in Al a m a n c e Co u n t y to th e la t e Mo n r o e Ra y Jr . an d Ba r b a r a An n Pu g h Ra y . Mr . Ra y wa s em p l o y e d by Ae Wi n s t o n - S a le m Jo u r n a l an d ha d be e n wi t h th e Fa r m i n g t o n Vo l u n t e e r Fi r e De p a r t m e n t fo r 10 ye a r s . He wa s a me m b e r of Ba t o n s Ba p ti s t Ch u r c h an d wa s a co a c h fo r Sp e c i a l Ol y m p i c s in we i g h t li l t in g an d go l f . Fo r th e pa s t 12 ye a r s , Mr . Ra y di d au c t i o n e e r i n g as a ho b b y . Su r v i v o r s : hi s wi f e . Ro s e Jo h n s o n Ra y of th e ho m e ; a da u g h t e r , Je s s i c a Ra y (B r i a n ) St e v e n s of Mo c k s v i l l e ; a so n , Wi l l i a m Mo n r o e (T a n y a ) Ra y of St . Cl o u d , ' F l a . ; a br o t h e r , Jo h n Cl i f f o r d (T a m m i e ) Ra y of Ef l a n d ; a' gr a n d d a u g h t e r , La u r e n El i z a b e t h Ra y of St . Cl o u d , Fl a . ; 3 ni e c e s , Ki m an d Kr i s t y Ra y of Ef l a n d an d Ki m Al l e n of Mo c k s v i l l e ; an d a ne p h e w . Ki r k Al l e n of Mo c k s vi l l e . A fu n e r a l se r v i c e wa s co n du c t e d at 2 p. m . , We d n e s d a y , Ja n . 28 , at Ea t o n s Ba p t i s t Ch u r c h wi t h Dr . > Da v i d Gi l b r e a t h of f i c i a t i n g . Bu r i a l fo l l o w e d in Fa r m i n g t o n Co m - , mu n i t y (C e m e t e r y . Th e fa m i l y re c e i v e d fr i e n d s Tt i e s d a y , Ja n . 27 , at Ea t o n Fu n e r a l Ho m e . Me p i o r i a l s : Mi l l i n g Ma n o r Gr o u p Ho m e , 25 3 Mi l l i n g Ro a d , Mo c k s v i l l e . On l i n e co n d o l e n c e s : ww w . e a t o n f i m e r a l s e r v i c e . c o m . Ro g e r Wa l l a c e Mr . Je s s e Ro g e r Wa l l a c e , 71 , of Sa l i s b u r y , di e d Ja n . 23 , ' 20 0 9 at hi s ho m e . Mr . Wa l l a c e wa s bo m Se p t . 19 , 1 9 3 7 in Da v i e Co u n t y , so n of th e la t e Wi l l i a m L. Wa l l a c e an d Ma e Hu t c h e n s Wa l l a c e . He wa s a gr a d u a t e of th e Cl a s s of 19 5 5 at Fa r m i n g t o n Hi g h Sc h o o l . Mr . Wa l l a c e se r v e d in th e U. S . Ai r Fo r c e fr o m 19 5 5 - 19 6 1 , re c e i v i n g a go o d co n d u c t me d a l fo r th e av i a t i o n gr o u p . He re t i r e d fr o m Fi b e r In d u s t r i e s as a su p e r v i s o r . Mr . Wa l l a c e wa s a me m b e r of Pr o v i d e n c e Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h . Pr e c e d i n g hi m in de a t l i ar e br o t h e r s Bi l l Wa l l a c e an d Bo b Wa l l a c e ; si s t e r , Lo u i s e We b b ; sp e c i a l br o t h e r - i n - l a w . Do b Ha n i s ; si s t e r s - i n - l a w , Cl o y c e Wa l l a c e an d Ad a Wa l l a c e . Su r v i v o r s : hi s wi f e , An n Wi s e Wa l l a c e , wh o m he ma n r i e d in 19 6 9 ; a so n , Ma r k Wa l l a c e (K r i s t y ) of Sa l i s b u r y ; ' da u g h t e r , Lo r i Ca m p o s (J o e ) of Up p e r Ma l b o r o , Md . ; a gr a n d ch i l d , Wi l l i a m Ca m p o s of Ma l b o r o ; br o t h e r s . Bu d Wa l l a c e (S a r a ) an d Jo h n Wa l l a c e (f r i e n d Es t i e Jo n e s ) , al l of Mo c k s v i l l e ; si s t e r s , Ma r y Le e Ha r r i s , Pe g g y Ta l l e y (K e n ne t h ) , an d si s t e r - i n - l a w , Pe g g y Wa l l a c e , al l of Mo c k s v i l l e . ' ^s i t a t i o n wa s Mo n d a y , Ja n . 26 at Pr o v i d e n c e Me t h o d i s t Ch u r c h , wh e r e th e fu n e r a l wa s he l d at 3 p. m . wi t h th e Re v . Da n Go b b l e of f i c i a t i n g . Bu r i a l fo l lo w e d in th e ch u r c h ce m e t e i y . ' Me m o r i a l s : Pr o v i d e n c e Bu i l d i n g Fu n d , 64 5 0 Br i n g l e Fe r r y Ro a d , Sa l i s b u r y , 28 1 4 5 ; \R o w a n Re g i o n a l Ho s p i c e , 82 5 W. He n d e r s o n St . , Sa l i s b u r y . ;> On l i n e '' \ co n d o l e n c e s : , wy m . l y e r l y f u n e r a l h o m i . c o m . Da v i e Co u n t y Pu b l i c li b r a r y Mo c k s v i l l e , NO \)<^obert Smith Allen Robert Smith Allen, 70, died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. He was born to the late Willie Coyetie Allen Sr. and schools in Davie County and was a gradu ate of Davie County Training School, Class of 1957. He was employed as a truck driver at Old Dominion and Parks & Son. After retirement he en joyed doing lawn care and gar dening. His favorite hobbies were watching Westerns and sports, especially baseb^ At an early age be joined Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church. After unit ing in marriage to Elizabeth "Foster, he faithfully attended Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Allen, and a brother, Harvey Lee Allen. Surviving: 3 sons, Jerry (Judy) Fleming and Quincy (Kelley) Allen, both of Silver Springs, Md., and Anthony Allen of the home; 2 daughters, Carleena (Neal) Graham of Accokeek, Md. and Sharon Allen of Winston-Saiem; 3 brothers, Willie C. (Mable) Allen of Winston-Salera, Alfred Allen of Advance, and Jerry Allen ofMocksville; 3 sis ters, Annie Ruth Brown ofWm- ston-Salem, Annie Lee (Clarence) Faulkner of Char lotte, and Rorence Owens of Advance; 8 grandchildren; 2 aunts. Mary L. Brown of Ad vance. and Edna M. Allen of Greensboro; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other rela tives and friends. His funeral service was Monday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church in Advance. The Rev, Dr. Karen Miller officiated and the Rev. James Clement delivered the eulogy. Burial followed at Fairfield Baptist Church Cem etery in Mocksville. The fam ily received friends one hour before the service. Online condolences'; CrahamFuneralHome.net. >Robert Dean Amos ^ Mr. Robert Dean Amos, 77, of Schulenburg, Texas, for merly of Cooleemee, died Feb. 2, -2009;' in was bom Jan. 9. Hiram Dean! Amos. He was a graduate of tb& class of 1952, Charlotte Cen tral High School, then attended^ Davidson College on a football' scholarship from 1952-54. He^ was a veteran of the U. S. Anny; 82nd Airborne from Sept. 1953 to Aug. 1955. He graduated from Carson Newman College, in Tennessee in 1958. He had; lived in Cooleeinee from 1971-; 2CK)6. He enjoyed a long career with the N.C. Department of Natural Resources. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Amos, in 2005. Survivors: 2 daughters, Jill Amos Lindblade (Philip) of Richmond, Texas and Robyn Youngblood (Gene) of Mocks ville; 3 granddaughters, Abby Lindblade, Rachel Lindblade and Amber Youngblood; a sis ter, Beth Long; a brother, Jerry Amos; and many relatives and friends. A graveside service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thurs day, Feb. 5, at Rowan Memo- nal Cemetety in Salisbuiy with the Rev. Shelby Harbour offi ciating. The family was to re ceive friends from 12;30-1;30 p.m. Thursday at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Victory BaptistFO Box 686, Cooleemee. Online condolences" '^■Mton/uneralservice.com.: Ward Boger Ada Elizabeth Ward Boger, 89, of Pinebrook School Road. Mocksville, died on Sunday, Feb. I, 2009 at her home. Bom in Davie County on Aug. 19. 1919, she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Josie Elizabeth Williams Ward. She was a homemaker and was a member of Smith Grove United Meth odist Church. Her husband. Marshall Howard Boger, preceded her in death on Dec, 4,2001. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Wayne Boger, and an in fant son, John Charles Boger; a sister, Kaiherine Richardson; and 5 brothers, Owen, Johnny, C, James and an infant, Kelly Ward. Survivors: a daughter-in- law, Pam Boger ofMocksville; a sister, Louise McClamrock of Mock'sville; 2 grandchildren, Angela (Todd) Wortey and John (NVhitney) Boger; and 4 great-grandchildren. Kayla Dalton, Colton Dalton, Blake Worley and Mason Boger. I A graveside service to cel ebrate the life of Mrs. Boger was held Wednesday. Feb. 4 at I p.m. at the Batons Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev, Christopher M. Clontz officiat ing. The family received Mends on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Davie Fu neral Service. Memorials: American Lung Assoc. of NC, 3801 Lake Boone Trail. Suite 197, Ra leigh, 27607. Online condolences: wvAv.daviefuneralservice.com. \)^illiain Albert Byerly Mr. William Albert "Dub" Byerly, 84, died on Friday Jan. 30, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by family. He was bora in Davidson County on Nov. 24, 1924 to William Preston Byerly and Pearl Elizabeth Zimmerman Byerly, He retired after 30 years from the city of Winston-Sa iem, Street Division. As long as his health permitted, he enjoyed gardening, and sharing veg-' etables with friends and neigh bors. His love of cooking al ways brought family and friends together and that pas sion was passed on to his chil dren. He had fond memories of his years as a heavy equipment operator. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Inez Tillie Dorsett Byerly, a brother, Clarence J. Byerly and sisters Mary Freedle and Ethel Freedle. Surviving: his children, Gerald and Barbara Byerly of Sandy Ridge, Mickey and Judy Byerly of Oak Island. Gwen and Allen Snyder and Keith and Glenda Byerly, all of Winston- Salem; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters of Le.\ington, Grace Hege, Marie Hanes, Pauline (Odell) Everhart, and Ruby Freedle. The family received friends Sunday, Feb. I at Hayworth- Miller Funeral Home, Silas Creek Parkway. Winston-Sa iem. A graveside service was conducted at II a.m. Monday," Feb. 2 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with the Revs. Royd Boyles and David Pattisall of ficiating. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miUer.com. ;^)>(Frank Elwood Chaplin Mr. Frank Elwood Chaplin, 84, of Comatzer Road, died on Wednesday, Ja. 28, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom Aug. 25,1924 •in Davie County to William Walker and Ada Rose Phelps Chaplin. Mr Chaplin retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co'. in 1983 after 25 years. He spent Ae last 25 years of his life raising cattle, working in his garden, cutting wood, tinkering with his tractors, and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Chaplin was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Maxine Long and Iva Nell Swain, and a brother, Arnold Chaplin. Survivors: bis wife of 59 years, Lavinia Bennie Slawter Chaplin; a son. Dale Chaplin and wife Wendy of Advance; a daughter, Frankie Chaplin; 2 grandsons. Jonathan Dale and Michael Elliot Chaplin of Ad vance: a brother, Sam Chaplin and wife Janie of Mocksville; a sister, Inez Howard of Mocks ville; and many nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate Mr. - Chaplin's life was at 11 a.m. ' Saturday, Jan. 31 at Comatzer Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Beverly and Pat Ray offi ciating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Nephews and his grandsons served as pall bearers. The family received friends and family the evening of Jan. 30 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials; Serving Gods Servants, PO Box 6233, High Point, 27262. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. V^da Lucille Eccles Ida Lucille Eccles, 70, of Advance, died Jan. 31 in Grace Healthcare of Winston-Salem. She was a native of Bartow, Ga.. and lived her adult life in Advance with her late husband, Melvin Eccles. Survivors: 3 sons, Christo pher (Kristal) Hicks of Oak Ridge, Dwayne Lynch of Yadkinville, Tim (Christina) Eccles of Linwood; a brother. Jay Hicks ofTamp^,Ha.; 3 sis ters, Lizzie Hicks of Orlando, Fla., Ella Mae Hicks andNicey Hollis, both of Banow, Ga.; and a grandchild. Tiffany Hicks. Her funeral service will be Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Redland Church of Christ Cem etery in Advance. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: CrahamFuneralHome.net. Michael Gregory Bobby Michael Gregory, 48, of Pfafftown. died on Jan. 21,2009. , A member of "Rolling Thunder," he was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Gregory. Survivors: his wife, Denise; daughter. Crystal (Jarad) Spillman; 3 grandchildren, Dylan, Zachery and Erin; his mother, Wilda Cameron; grand mother, Ellen Gregory; step mother, Brenda Gregory; sis ters, Lisa (Mike) Shoaf, Teresa (Kenneth) Byrd; step-sister, Jackie (Ray) Hepler; mother- and father-in-law. Howard and Linda Pegram; brother-in-law, Daryle (Rose) Pegram; sisters- in-law, Tammy (Rod) Sizemore and Teresa (Philip) Smith; and numerous friends, nieces, neph ews, aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held at Trinity Friends Church in Lewisville on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. = -o CB- C= - CT ■^rady Lee Flowers Grady Lee Flowers, 92. of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Roanoke Chowan Hospital. Mr. Flowers was bom in Pamlico County, a son of the late Charlie C. and Ether Mason Flowers. He was the widower of Lucille Leach Flowers. Mr. Flowers was a member of Murfreesboro United Methodist Church and was retired from Hertford County Soil Conservation Service. He was also retired from the N.C. National Guard after almost 30 years, serving in many units across the state and was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Survivors: his son. Gene Flowers and wife Mary Etta of Murfreesboro; a sister, Aimie Goodwin of Hobucken; a grand daughter, Andrea F. and husband Jeffrey S. Calvert and daughter Macie of Clayton; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration service of Mr. Flowers' life will be conducted at II a.m. on Friday. Jan. 30, at Muifreesbon) United Methodist Church with the Rev. Arthur Wanen officiating. A private, fam ily only, burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials: Murfreesboro Methodist, PO Box 392, Murfreesboro, 27855. Online condolences: www.garrettfh.com. O^l^yden Magana Brayden Emmanuel.Jimenez Magana, infant son of Amber Holland and WalmoreMagana, died Sunday, Jan. 25, born '" July ,12, 2008 in Forsyth County. Survivors: his parents; J matemaJ grandparents. James "1 and Tammy Holland of ISalisbury; paternal grand- iparents, Bryan and Maria | Brawley of Yadkinville; aunts, jAlisha Hawkins. Kimberly Holland; great-aunts, Stephanie ^Flowe and Angela Beaver of Salisbury. Bobbie Gardner of Yadkinville; uncles, StevenHolland, Walter Magana and [Marvin Garcia; great- ; grandparents, Oscar and Rachel \Boston of Salisbury; great grandfather, Bobby Brawley ofYadkinville; great-grandmothers, Carolyn Clayton of . Forest City and Victoria Magana of El Salvador.Visitation was Friday, Jan. '30 at Lyerly Funeral Home_ i The funeral service followed at '8 p.m. in the James C. Lyerly Chapel. A graveside servicewas held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, YadkinvUle. The Revs. Gilbert iFlores and Larry Beaver officiated. Online condolences: ^^■lyerlyfiineralhome.com. XLouise Poole Parrish Mr. Louise Poole Parrish, 66, of Raymond Street, Mocks- ville, died Saturday, Jan. 31, '' ■' lotheiaiej I Dolpha ' I Donnel Ludwickand Emma Poole Bean. She was a member of Victory Bap- J tistChurchinSalisburyandhad- 'been the cashier at Millers Res taurant for 20 years. She kepton the go and enjoyed seeing people daily. She loved her family and friends.She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Efvin Bean. Survivors} 2 daughters, : Debbie Parrish Idol (Mike) of Kernersville and Denlse -■ PairishMiller(Kip)ofMocks- -ville; a son, Roger Dale Parrish (Terra) of Sherrills Ford; 6 . grandchildren. Tess Miller,Zach Miller, Savannah Idol, Mitchell Miller. Lexi Miller and Cela Parrish; 2 great-grand- .children, Dakota Miller and Dyllan Miller; 2 sisters. Francis Trexler (Bill) of Rockwell and ■> Betty Beck of Lexington; her : children's father. Roger Parrish"^and wife June of Mocksville; nieces, Tresea Cook (Tim) of ! Rockwell and Sandy Robinson 'of Salisbury; and many other nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con- • ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. : 2, at Eaton Funeral Chapel withthe Revs. Earl Cook and Melvin Sisson officiating. Burial was in Rowan Memorial j Park. The family received , friends Sunday at the funeral thome. j Memorials: Victory Baptist, j PO Box 998, Rockwell. 28138. .Online condolences: yvww.ealonfuneralservice.com. wllosemary E. Valazquez.s;^ Mrs. Rosemary Elizabeth Dixon Valazquez, 41, of Kernersville. died Friday. Jan. 30. 2009, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem. She was bom in Lake County, Fla. on March 21, 1967, to the late Glenii Daniel "Dixon and Mary Neal Drummond Dixon - of Kemersville. In addition to her mother, survivors include: her daughter,' Mary Elizabeth Hutcherson,' her son, Glenn Hemandez, both of Kemersville; and her sister, • Glenda Dixon of Leesburg, Fla. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences: yvww.eatonfitneralservice.com. Lee Williamson ■ Jonah Lee Williamson, 81, of Asheboro. formerly of Mocksville. died Saturday, Jan;, 31, 2009, at Randolph Hospi tal. Asheboro. Arrangements are incom plete at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro. ; Edward Wagner Mr. Darl Edward "Ed"Wagner, 71, of NC 801 South. Advance, died Monday. Feb..2. 2009, at Forsyth Medical Cen- ter in Winston-Salem. He was bom Sept. 29,1937, in Davie County to the late John H. and Sadie Mae Crotts Wagner. Mr. Wagner was a re tired brick mason and was a faithful member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the class of 1956 from Cooleemee High School and had served in the National Guard. He was also preceded in death by a sister. Berlie Dean Wyatt. Survivors: his wife of 50years, Carol Munday Wagner of the home; a daughter. AmyWagner Waddell (Chris); ason, Andrew Wagner, all of Ad vance; 3 grandchildren, Kamry.n Wagner. LoganWagner and Madison Waddell, 2 brothers, Tony (Joyce)Wagner of Mocksville and Jeff (Fran) Wagner of Lexington; and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5. at Liberty United Meth odist Church with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends from., 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Wednesday, ' Feb. 4, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Liberty Meth odist. 141 Liberty Circle Mocksville. Online condolences:yvww.eatonfitneralservice.com. -v. )\ Charles E. Dodson Jr. Charles Edward "Chuck" Dodson Jr.. 42, of Woodleaf, died Friday, Feb. 6, at his home. Bom in DeKalb County, Dl., on Nov. 26, 1966, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Dodson Sr. and Nancy Pauline Arwood Packet: of Mocksvilie, who survives. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a construction worker, and a member of King James Baptist Church. Also surviving: his wife, Beth Crenshaw Dodson: a son, Harley David Dodson of Spring Valley, III.; 3 daughters, Amanda Christian Dodson of Rochelle, III., Tiana Nicole Dodson (Jon) Hester of Siler City, and Denver Sioux Dodson of Spring Valley; a sister, Chris tine Marie Blackburn of Knox- ville^Tenn.; his stepfather, Hank Packet! of Mocksvilie; a step- .son, Casey James Rodgers of Belvidere, Dl.; a stepdaughter, Alcasha Sueann Rogers of Rockford, 111., a stepsister, Amanda Packet: of Mocksvilie; a grandson, BraydenTurtle Bul lock of Rockford; 2 nieces, Deseree Sugarbear Turner of Mocksvilie and Laney Christine Griswold of Canton; a nephew, Tyler James GriswoIdofDixon. ni.; numerous aunts and uncles. A service to celebrate the life . of Mr. Dodson was to be held Thursday. Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Bill Simpson officiating. The fam- . ily was to receive friends Thurs day from noon-2 p.m. Memorials: Davie Funeral. Service to help with funeral ex penses. Online condolences; wvw.daviefuneralservice.com. l^haron Davon Etchison ^Sharon Davon Etchison, 47, died on Thursday, Feb. 5.2009 at Kate B. March 5, 1961. to Rondal and Beatrice Foster Smoot. She was a L980 graduate of Davie High School. and attended Livingstone College for two years. In high school and col lege she enjoyed playing bas ketball. volleyball and softball. Her hobbies were needlepoint,,, crossword puzzjes ^d playing solitaire on the computer. She also loved spending time with her mother daily, and taking . care of her husband and daugh- , ter. Survivors; her husband, Billy Etchison and daughter Sabrina Etchison, both of the home; step-daughter, Sherri, (Wesley) Moore; 2 grandchil dren. Wesley Moore Jr., and Kaela Moore; her parents, Wil-. liam Rondal and Beatrice Fos ter Smoot; 3 sisters Carol (Frank) Fisher, Patricia McClelland, Rhonda Grant- Smoot; 2 brothers, Dennis Ashley Smoot, William Irvin Ricky Smoot; a half-sister, Terina Anderson; her mother and father-in-law, Billy and Elizabeth Etchison; a host of nieces, nephews, and other rela tives. A memorial service was held on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Mocksvilie. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. ^^^chard Arzle Hodgson Mr. Richard Arzle Hodgson, 69. of Spring Lake, died on Sun day, Feb. 8, 2009 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: his wife, Priscella (McLucas) Hodgson: a son, Ri chard Dean Hodgson; 2 daugh ters, Djuna Louise Melton and Dianne Marcel Raynor; 9 grandchildren: and 4 great grandchildren. His ftineral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at Adcock Funeral Home Chapel in Spring Lake. Burial was at Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Bragg. ^>(6argaret Kirk Hunt Margaret Kirk Hunt, 81, of Whiteville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hos pice in Whiteville. She was the daughter of the late William Arnold Kirk and Gladys Stone Kirk.' Mrs. Hunt , was bom in Concord, but lived in Cooleemee until she went to ' college. She was a graduate of Greensboro College with a de gree in English, and for 30 years, she taught in the public schools in North Carolina. In 1966, Mrs. Hunt moved to Whiteville. where she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and served as organist for 35 years., . . Survivors: her husband, James Wood Hunt of Whiteville. The memorial service was held Tuesday. Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church in Whiteville, with the Rev. Anne Natoli officiating. Memorials: American Can cer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123- 1718. a 'Hoxie Yates Sain Mrs. Roxie Carlene Yaies Sain. 55, of Call Road. Mocks- ville died Saturday, Feb. !,.■ 2009. at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home in Winston-Salera after a brief illness. She was bom in Grundy, Va. on July 12. 1953. to the late Frenchman and Myrtle Faye Boyd Yates. She had worked at Hanes Brands for the last 12 years. She had been a truck driver for Burlington Motor Carriers and had worked at sev eral sewing factories. She was also preceded in death by 2 daughters. Angela Denise Lynn Shortridge and Elizabeth Faye Stiltner. a grand daughter. Sarah Dawn Stiltner, 2 brothers, Samuel and Jetmings , Yates; and her father-in-law, Lester Sain. Survivors: her husband of 10 years, Roger Dale Sain of the home; a daughter. Phyllis Geraldine Stiltner (Michael Blakenship) of Grundy. Va.; a son. Dillard McKinley "Mack" StilmerofMocksville; 3 sisters. Christine White (James) of Oakwood. Va.. Hattie Prater and Rebal Keen (Franklin) ail of Grundy; her mother-in-law, Lucille Sain; sister-in-law, Myra. Hellard (Jack), all of Mocks- ville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received .friends Sunday. Feb. 8, at the funeral home. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane. Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolence: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. J><[Bruce Eugene Spry Mr. Bruce Eugene Spry. 93. of Gladstone Road. Mocks vilJe/ County to the late Joseph Fraiddin Spry Sr. and Bessie Safley Spry. Mr. Spry was retired from Fiber In dustries and was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bluebird Society and the Davie County Craft Associa tion. Mr. Spry was a gardener and enjoyed woodworking. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Elizabeth Couch Spry on July 4.1999; and 3 sisters, Margaret Brown, Helen Snider and Libby Richkus. Survivors: a daughter. Linda (Bill) Denton of Mocksville; a son. Don (Carol) Spry of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren, Eric (Lisa Finch) Dwiggins, Chris (Jennifer) Dwiggins. Amanda Dwiggins, Catherine (Adam) Lynch, Ellen Hebert ' and Erin (Kathy) Spry; 6 great grandchildren. Savannah Dwiggins, Kade.nce Lynch, Skyler Dwiggins. Cattie Hebert, Abbie Hebert and Hunter Chamberlain; 3 step-grandchil dren; 7 step-great-grandchil dren; a step-great-great-grand- child; 2 sisters, Lois Munday and Betty (Jerry) Patterson, all of Mocksville; 3 brothers. Joe (Elizabeth) Spry Jr. of Salisbury and James and Lewis Spry, both of Mocksville; special friend. Myrtle Wilson of Mocksville; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday. Feb. 11.at Liberty UnitedMcth- odist Church with the Rev.Karen Roberts officiating. Burial followed in the church i cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday. Feb. 10, at i Eaton Funeral Home. ' Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc., Western Carolina Qi^ter. 3800 Shamrock Dr., Char-'' loite, 28215-3220; or charity of donor's choice. Online condolences: wwTv. eatonfuneralservice.com. ^Lillie Taylor Vogler Mrs. Lillie Byerly Taylor Voglef. 95. formerly of the Elmsat Tanglewood in Clemmons.died Feb. 10. 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Jan. 4.1914 in Davie CounQ' to the late CharlesJoseph and Georgia ByerlyTaylor. MrsVogler was a mem ber of Advance United Method ist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: her husband. T.W.Jack Vogler in 1993; a brother. John Taylor and 2 sisters. Erma King and Dorothy Ouiland. Surviving: a daughter, Barbara Vogler Waldrop'of Ad-' vance; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was to beheld at 2 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 12 at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery with theRevs. Cheryl Skinner and JeffCarter officiaUng. The family was to receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. Memorials: Advance Methodist, PO Box 2021, Advance: or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences: ^•^^-haywonh-milier.com. 0 o < cd' 9 cr < a> -D cz ct; 2: o* ^ET cr Q) ^ Logan Railyn Byers Logan Railyn Byers, infant daughter of Brian Byers and Chelsea Conell, died on Mon-^ day, Feb. 9,2009, at Wake For est Baptist Medical Center. Logan was bom on Dec. 29. 2008. Also surviving: a sister, Kyrsten Byers of Cornelius; her maternal grandparents, Chris tine and Donnie Correll of Mocksville; her paternal grand parents, Steve ^d Debra Byers of Statesville; 3 uncles, Bryan (Amanda) Correll of Advance, Jason (Teresa) Correll of Ad- vaiice and Gary (Kara) Byers of Alaska; 3 aunts. Heather (Brian) Frokupek of Troutman and Wanda (Jody) Oxendine of In dian Trail, and her doggie brother, Marley. The service, to celebrate Logan's life was held on Friday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Roberts offici ating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received fiiends on Friday ftom 2-3 at the church Online condolences: www.daviefimeralservice.com. ^)^ny Gray Foster Sr. Mr. Tony Gray Foster Sr., 57, of.Winston-Salem, died Thurs day, Feb. 12,2009, at his home. Mr. Foster was bom Dec. 25, 1951*, in Forsyth County to Betty Jane Martin Foster and the late Hosia Lee "HI,." Foster. He was a carpenter by trade, a Christian, and enjoyed riding motorcycles with his family on Sundays. Mr. Foster liked the outdoors and was fond of his two Great Danes, Tootsie and Pluto. His hobbies'included fishing and cooking, especially chicken stews and acting like a big kid. Survivors: his mother of Mocksville; 4 children, Tony Gray Foster Jr., Wendy and Dave Owens, all of Advance, and Clinton and Amber South ern and Jessie and Michael Buffidn, all of South Carolina; 6 grandchildren, Lucas, Mor-. gan, Cameron, Heidi, Taylor and Kyndall; a brother, Clayton Foster of Advance; 2 sisters, Carolyn (RickyJ Sherrill and Lisa (Paul) Cudd, all of Mocks ville; several special nieces and nephews, Shawn and Christy Sherrill, Daniel and Donna Hurt, Peyton Reilly Sherrill and Logan Sherrill; and all the guys who ride motorcycles. A private graveside service was held. Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. Luther Hege Clint Luther Hege, 83, of Norlina, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.. _ Mr. Hege was bom on Oct. 25, 1925 in Advance, and lived in Norlina for the past 60 years. He was the son of the late- Charlie Lewis and Ella Smith Hege. Mr. Hege was a World War n veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. He eamed bachelor's and master's degrees firom N.C. State University and spent his 41-year career as i principal and teacher at Norlina High School. He served on the state NCAE certification team and was state FFA advisor. Mr. Hege served as district gover nor of the Ruritan Qub, coun cilman and mayor pro-tem of Norlina.'He was a member of the Norlina United Methodist Church and served as chair of the administrative board, lay leader, and Sunday school teacher. He served on lay wit ness mission teams for many years. He had perfect attendance for more than 45 years. Mr. Hege was involved in athletics his entire life. He played on N.C. State's Big Four champi onship baseball team, played in the national semi-pro touma- ment, and scouted for the Cleve land Indians for more than a decade. He officiated high school and college sports ftom 1949-2003 and officiated state championships in North Caro lina and Virginia. Mr. Hege was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Rowland Hege; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors: a son, Clint L. Hege Jr. (Paula) of Rocky Mount, Va.; daughter, Pam H. Gotham (Edward) of LaPlata, Md., their 4 children, Laura Striwerka (Rob) of Redondo Beach, Calif., Capt. Marianna Hamilton (Brian) of Castle Rpck, Colo., Caroline Edelin (Matt) of LaPlata, Ted Gorham (Holly) of Lanham, Md.; 3 great-gr^dchildren; and a sis ter, Sarah H. Seaford of Ad vance. Mr. Hege's funeral was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Norlina United Methodist Church, officiated by the Revs. Judson Dunlap, and Dr. Seong- il Eom. Members of the Men's Bible Class served as honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers were Tom Traylor, Tom Frazier, Bob Lynch, and'Jim Overby. Memorials: Clint L. and Marian Hege Memorial Schol arship Fund, Norlina lylethodist, Norfina, 27563. sT- rs3 D W n o c w 2 2 w g n o § H 3* e K> s ve K. McCuIloh Jaais Kathleen "Kathy" McCuiloh, 73, of Junction Road. 1936, she was the daughter of the lace Jessie Lee and Bertha Steward Taylor. She was retired as a CNA, having worked for many years in the health care field. During retirement she worked for Davie Funeral Service and Bunch-Johnson and Reavis fu neral homes in Statesville and Harmony. At the time of her death, she was working as a teacher of kindergarten-third grade in the after-school care program at Hardison United Methodist Church where she was a member. She was a mem ber of the Ladies Sunday School Class and the Ladies Circle at the church. Her husband, J.w; McCulIoh, preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. Survivors: 2 sons and daugh ters-in-law, Tim and Melanie McCuiloh of Salisbury and Frankie and Tammy McCuiloh of Gastonia: a daughter, Teresa Couch of Mocksville; 2 broth ers, Howard Taylor of Mocks ville and Johnny Taylor of Statesville; 2 sisters, Mary Sipes of Salisbury and Lucille Smith of Mocksville; and 6 grandchil dren. Tonya Couch and Wesley Couch of Mocksville, Jonathan Morehead, Jonathan McCuiloh and Taylor McCulloh. all of Salisbury and John William McCuUoh of Gastonia. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dovie Earn hardt, and 3 brothers, Clarence, Charlie and Wayne Taylor. The service to celebrate her life was held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at Hardison United Methodist Church in Mocks ville with Dr. Crystal Alexander officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 13 at Davie Fu neral Service. Memorials: Hardison Build ing Fund, 1630Jericho Church Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.davie/uneralservice.com. ^>^dred L. Nance Mildred L. Nance, 72, of Winston-Salera, died Feb 13 2009. She was born in Davie County to Henry Thomas and Ruth Lagle Nance. Miss Nance was a member of Ardmore Christian Church and was owner of Jay-Debs Beauty Sa lon for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, James Nance. Survivors: her nieces, Jayme Earle and husband Trey and Debbie Smothers and husband Tom; great-nieces and great- nephews, Jes Smothers, Jordan Earle, Becca Smothers, and Hannah Earle. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at Ardmore Christian Church with Minister David Woolaid offici ating. Memorials: Ardmore Chris tian, 1515 Hawthorne Rd., Wln- ston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.hayworth-mUler.com. ^oah Sherman Plott Mr. Noah Sherman Plott, 90, of US 601 South, Mocksville, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston- - Salem. He was the young- est child of Aaron -t' '-t Kimbrough a n d Emmaline Riddle Plott, having been bom June 16, 1918, in Davie County. Mr. Plott had re tired from Drexel-Heritage in 1980 and was a member of Turrentine Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during World War II. Mr. Plott enjoyed trading beagles and hunting. He was a reader and especially loved reading the Bible. Mr. Plott stayed abreast of current events, had a keen mind and wit and loved to share his knowledge with others. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Plott Lagle on Jan. 14, 2009; a son-in-law, Robert Coraatzer; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors: his wife of 66 years. Virginia Daniel Plott; a daughter. Debbie Comatzer of Advance; a son. Gene (Dot) Plott of Mocksville; 6 grand children; 9 great-grandchildren; special nephew. Tommy Berrier. and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at2p.m.Friday,Feb. 13, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville, with the Rev. Fred Carlton officiating. Burial fol lowed in Turrentine Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the ser vice. Online condolences: www.ealonfuneralservice.com. <^usan Irene Yanus ^ Ms. Susan Irene Lee Yanus, 59, of Mocksville, died Sunday, Feb. 15,2009. at her home. Ms. Yanus was bom Feb. 12, 1950, in Broome County, N.Y. Survivors: her mother and stepfather, Melva and Wayne Vlack of Mooresville; her father and stepmother. Earl and Edna Lee of New York; a daughter, j Tammy Tevepaugh of Union Grove; 3 grandchildren; 2 sis- , ters, Diana (James) Palomba of Massachusetts and Joyce Komatowskas of Statesville; and a brother, Keith Vlack of Troutman. A memorial Mass will be saidat2p.m.Saturday,Feb.21, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Andrew Draper officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the ser vice. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St.. Suite 103, Mocksville. Online..,. condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. [><^oy Billings Troy Martin Billings. 86. of Scatesville, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was bom Nov. 25, 1922, in Wilkes County and was the son of the late James Galloway and Ada Mabaffey Billings. He served in the U.S. Army in Cen tral Europe, the Rhineland and Germany during World War II and was a member of the Dis abled American Veterans. He was a retired too! and dye maker with Southern Screw Co. and a greeter at Wal-Mart following his retirement. He was a mem ber of Hebron Baptist Church where he was a former deacon, a usher, a member of the Wel come Committee and of the Se nior Adult Sunday school class. He also was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying. He was aiso preceded in death by 3 sisters. Florence Beal, Edith Nicholson and Ha zel Galliher^ and 2 brothers, Gamis and James Billings. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Mary Lou Parks Billings, whom he married on July 16, 1949; 2 daughters. Sherry Gupton (Mike) of Raleigh, and Robin Niblock of Statesville; a son. Jeffrey Lynn Billings (Judy) of Statesville; a sister. Ola Mae Alexander (Fred), of Elkin; 2 brothers, Thomas Bill ings (Sybil) of Fayetteville, and John Billings of South Korea; a sister-in-law, Joyce Billings of Statesville; 6 grandchildren, Vinny VanCour, Robert VanCour, Andy Wales, Graham Wales, George Niblock IV and Mary Niblock; 3 step-grandchil dren; and 4 step-great-grand- children. Funeral services celebrating his life were held at 11 a.m. Sat urday, Feb. 21, at Hebron Bap tist Church with the Revs. Darren Johnson. William Wease and J.C. Parks officiating. The lay in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour and burial fol lowed in the church cemetery ^with military honors accorded by the Iredell County Veterans Council Burial Detail. The fam ily received friends Friday at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Memorials: Hebron Baptist, 175 Hebron Road, Statesville. 28625; or to Hospice/Palliative Care of Iredell, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625. Online condolences: www.mem.Cfim. Don Byerly P p South, Advance, diedFriday, Fe^20, 2009, m Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center m Wmston-Salem. He w^ bom March 24. 1953, in Davidson County to the late LW. and Mary Jane Branch Byerly. Mr. Byerly was a member of Tnmty Baptist Church in Mocksville. He enjoyed the outdoors Sren^ community and spending time with his gr^d- He wiu also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Ruby Random and Dorothy Reid; and 2 brothers, Marvin and Ray Byerly S"rvivors: a daughter. Brook Byerly of Mocksville; 4 grand children, Ian, Spencer, Ashley and Chris; 3 sisters. Edith Clark of ' Le^ngton, Betty (Bob) Potts ofAdvance, Bienda (Rickie) Lanier I of Advance; 3 brothers, J.B. (Noel) Byerly of Uxington. Ronnie I Ganeen) Byerly of South Carolina and Jerty (Lynn) Byerly of ' Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m.. Sunday, Feb. 22 at ^ Methodist Episcopal Church South at Fulton with Dr. DarreU Cox and Chaplam Fred Moretz officiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery^ The famUy received friends Saturday. Feb. 21, at Eaton runeral Home. ' Memorials; Hospice/PaUiative CareCenter, 377 Hospital St. o or Storehouse for Jesus, 675 E. LexingtonRoad, Mocksville.. Online condolences: yrww.eatonfuneralservice.com. Slawter Ellis •of the lateChbXrrnd Sh •maker and member of r. • a home-■active in the Ladies Fellowship" ™ S Jt^vts-\''son."ESf a :vilJe and Carol (Dan) Rhnd" Chaplin of Mocks-sre^-gvandchildcen; and sevettti Ws"STLph^r''''^^^ ' ^ Jeff Bevhriv off ^ Church wiU, Pus,", Onlme condolences; mdaviefuneralservice.com. j ^><i^ester N. Hilton Mr. Lester N. Hilton ofAd- ^yance died at his home on Sat- - urday.Feb. 21, 2009. ■ p ■ He was ^<3 Phillip and ceded fn March 9.2006 by his wife. Marquetta. by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors: his daughters, iJacqueline H. Johnson and Sue IH. Orrell (Rocky); a special !friend. J.B. Dunn; 3 sisters,Doris Mock. Mary Myers and • Jessie Mullis (James); and abrother. Eddie Hilton (Emily). Mr. Hilton was one of the CC Boys who later went to Califor-nia where he joined the Mer chant Marines. He retired fromCarolina Marble and Tile. His motto was "If someone is smart enough to invent it, I should be' smart enough to make it work."Mr. HUton was a master of jokes who loved life. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter. 101 Hospice Ln.. Winston-Salem. 27103. Online condolences; ^yy^Myworih-mUler.com. Nathan K'liller Horton ^ Nathan Miller Horton, 78. of NC 801 South, Mocksville, died on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Cen ter in Salisbury. Bom in Sommerville. N.J., onJune 13,1930, he was the son of the late Nathan Clarance and Marion Louise Miller Horton. He was a retired self-employed truck driver and mechanic and was of the Presbyterian faith. His wife. Rose Hannah Potts Horton, preceded him in death on Oct. 12. 1994. Survivors: 2 sons, George Edward (Kathleen Rose) Horton of Lancaster, S.C. and Louis Miller Horton ofYardley, Pa.; 2 daughters, Susan Marie (Robert) Fidler of New Vemon, N.J. and Lisa Louise (Ted) Mickalowsld of Mocksville;- a brother, Elias Edward (Ethel) Horton, of Loveiand, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Horton was also pre ceded in death by a son, Walter William Horton and a great- grandson, James A. Barber. Mr. Horton will be taken from Davi'e Funeral Service to the Coughlin Funeral Home in Califon, N.J. for services and burial in the Foxhill Cemetery in Fairmount, N.J. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. /Ruth D. Macdonald \ Mrs. Ruth Lorraine Deadmon Macdonald, 91. of Mocksville, died on Wednes- II ; ' 3 surrounded by her fam- ' Bergeur and Eustace A. Deadmon. She ' touched many lives and dedi- . cated her life to God, friends,' family, and her animals. She was also preceded in-^ death by her husband, Hugh Macdonald; a daughter, Ruth Macdonald; a son, Gary Macdonald; a brother, Edward Deadmon; and her twin brother, who died in infancy who Ruth attributes to being her guardian angel. Survivors: her best friend, her daughter, Kathleen Caci and husband. Bill; 2 granddaugh ters, Mary Kay Dyson and hus band Philip and Michele Hall and husband Bobby; 4 great grandchildren. Kaitlin and Spencer Hall, and Meghan and Ryan Dyson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Samrday, Feb. 21, at-Center United Methodist , Church, with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald officiating. Inum- • ment followed*in the church cemetery. Memorials; Center Method ist Cemetery Fimd, do Linda Owings, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville; or Davie Humane Society, PO Box 153, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. k/ . ^,)^nis Miller Smith fv died^?un^^' Smith Sr ^died Sunday mommg, Feb. 22, 2009 at Duke Medical cTnlerThe couple had just celebrated their 63rd year of marriage She was reared from Russell Stover Candy Co and had wn I n « Burlm^n Industries in Oxford. She was a faithful memberS Hota was R=v. ChadHota. Bunal followed in the church cemetery (SaLwT't "of™'■"''"a''add.- a daughter HUda PeuweU Online condolence: w}vw.wc/^.com. ;vj^ildred Flint Blackwell Mildred Rebecca Flint "Midge" Blackwell, 81, died Tuesday. '3116 wa^ the daughter of the late Lindsey and Zelraa Flint. Mrs. Blackwell was educated in the public schools of Davie County. She retired from Laguna Sports wear and was a member of the Hqrley School Road Congrega tion of Jehovah's Witnesses in Salisbury. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Louis Blackwell Sr.; a son, John Lindsey Blackwell Jr.; and sis ter, Willie Mae Smix>t. Survivors: sons, Jerry 0. Blackwell (Dixie) and Joseph Blackwell. both of Salisbury; daughter Brenda G. Blackwell- Pearman, Salisbury; siblings, Addie F. Bell (Elvie), Lula Geneva Foote (Cariel), Zelda Naylor (Donald) and Betty Frost; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Her funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2;30 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Brother Sam Lowry officiated and burial fol lowed in Memorial Park in Salisbury. The family received friends 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. ^s^rlene Felts Bracken Arlene Felts Bracken. 68. formerly of East Memorial Highway. Harmony, died on Wednesday. Feb. 25.2009 at the Howard County General Hospi tal inColumbia, Md. •- - Born in Surry County on June 21, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Coy Glenn and Pansy Lewis Felts. She was retired as a CNA at Iredell Me morial Hospital and was a member of Harvester Baptist Church in Ellicott City, Md. Her husband of 45 y£ars, William Frank Bracken, pre ceded her in death on July 26, 2006. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Bobby, Charlie and Leo Felts; and 2 sis ters. Nadine Freeman and Linda Goforth. Survivors: 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Terry Allen of Advance, Linda and Wesley Howard of Mocksville and Frankie Annette and Mat thew York of Columbia, Md.; a n brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Evonne Felts of Mocks ville; and 3 grandchildren. Brit tany Howard, Chad Howard and Logan Allen. The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bracken was held Monday, March 2. at 11 a.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Steve Hedgecock and Jim Gryder of ficiating. Burial was in Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville. The family received friends Sunday, March I at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: Paralyzed Veter ans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street NW, Washington. DC 20006-3517. Online condolences; www.daviefuneralservice.com. ^^eien Charles Carter Mrs. Helen Charles Carter, 95, of Frank Short Road. Mocksville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009,.at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was bom May 2, 1913, in Davie County to the late John C. and Sallie Crump Charles. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker and a member of Turrentine Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 54 years, James Hubert Carter Sr. on April 2, 1986; 5 sisters; and abrother. Survivors: a daughter. Ann Carter (Dennis) Dyson of Mocksville; a son, James "Jimmy" H. (Barbara Gregory) Carter Jr. of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grand children; and 5 great-great- grandchildren. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Tuirentine Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Sloop and Fred Cariton officiating. Burial followed in the church cem etery. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service. Memorials: Turrentine Bap tist Building Fund. 613 Turrentine Church Rd., Mocks ville; or Baptist Children's Homes of NC, PO Box 338. Thomasville, 27361-0338. Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. Ct) f £> o c \Xlaude H. Clawson Mr. Claude H. Clawson, 78, of Columbus. Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 27. 2009 at his home.' He was bom Aug. 2. 1930 in Cooleemee to the late Claude and Nettie Hepler Clawson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Clawson. and sister, Alice ClawsonBelton. . .i;;: Survivors: his-wife. Patricia "Pat," son David, daughters Karen and Theresa, and 5 grand children, all of Ohio; brother, Jesse Marshall Clawson of Clemmons; and sister, Nellie Clawson Lagie of Cooleemee. Vestal Danner Mr. Troy Vestal Danner, 93, of Yadkinville Road. Mocks ville, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at SunBridge Care & Re- • habilitation of Asheboro. Mr. Danner was bom April 17, 1915. in Iredell County to the late Jonah D. and Meadie • Ferrell Hunter Danner. He was ' retired from the Davie County School bus garage and was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Wilma Mae Anderson Danner on Dec. 23, 2008. and by 3 sis ters, Maggie Hudson, Louise Gentry and Ruth Sherrill. Survivors: a son, Don (LouAnn) Danner of Asheboro; 3 grandchiltlren. Amy Danner of Staley, Kim O'Neal of Raleigh and Troy (Deanna) Danner'of Asheboro; 3 great-grandchil dren. Katie Sapic, Brooke Keegan and Natalie Danner. A graveside service was con ducted at noon Saturday, Feb.- 28, at Jericho Church of Christ in Mocksville with Claude Pharr officiating. The family received friends at Eaton Fu neral Home one hour before the graveside service. . Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. = "a cft ez cr Z o' t3- O s S o o o o cr ^ =3 a[ n' ^ cr cr S v)^jMozel]a Howell Dobson I Mozella "Mo" Howell Dob- !son, 61, of YadklnvUle, died •Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at jForsyth Medical Center. I She wa&bom Aprill9,1947 jto the late Harding and ^Cornelius Carson Howell. She •was a member of Cedar Creek jMissionary Baptist Church, i She was also preceded in jdeath by a sister, Sarah Will- Sams. I Surviving: her husband of 42 Jyears, Paul R. Dobson of the •"home; a daughter, Paula Dob- ;son (Daimy) Waugh, Evans Ga.;. - la soiu Kevin (Tanieka) Dobson, •Augtjsta Gai: 7 grandchildren,". {Allison Dobson, Anjelica Dob- |son.;Deiiick Dobson, Domin ique Dobsbh,',baniel Waugh, n Uayla Wau^ Ricky Bluie;'2 sis-. |ters,.Addie (Norman) Gillispie, {Ruby Howell; a .goddaughter, nina Kedmon; a godson, Jamil •Jeffries; several nieces and {nephews. •• ' P' I Her funeral was conducted at {2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at Ce- !dar Creek Missionary Baptist jChurch by the Rev. C.A. {Stewart. Burial followed in the •church cemetery^ The family {will receive fnends Friday, Feb. 127 at Gentry Family Funeral •Service in Yadkinville. { Online condolences: lwww.gentry;fimeralservice.com. \^Alberta Foster Alberta Foster, 96, died Fri day, Feb. 27, 2009 in Long Is land, N.Y. She was bom and-raised in Davie County, and was a mem ber of Shiloh Baptist Church. As an adult, she moved-to New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Foster. Local survivors: several nieces and nephews in the Davie ^a; .. V n Her ftmeral service will be held Satitrday, March 7 ^j?-p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. Minister Joseph . Gary will ofGciate and burial will fol low in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will Ye- ceive fnends 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: GrahamFmerdlHome.net. ^)^0|[ohii Edward Foster John Edward "Giicket" Fos ter, 62, of Macon, Ga., died Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 after an extended illness. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2 in the chapel at the Georgia Veterans Memo rial Cemetery in Milledgeville. Pastor Brad Marchman offici ated. Bom in Salisbury to the late John .Henry and Mary Ella Snyder Foster, Mr. Foster was a retired Air Force TSGT, served in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a mem ber of Lawrence Drive Baptist Church and the Veterans of For eign Wars. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Betty Foster of Macon; their sons, John Daniel (Vicki) Foster of Baker, Fla., and Kyle E. (Kimberli) Foster of FayettevUle; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Sheek of Lexington and Brenda Jessup of Walkertown. |>^yssa Fowler Alyssa Faith Fowler died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, The funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday, ^arch,.l,..2009, at Davidson Funerd Home Chapel in Lexington, with Pastor Jerry Couch ofGciating. Entombment followed in Forest Hill Memorial Park: Alyssa was bom Nov. 21, 2001, in Davidson County, to Frankie Robertson "Robbie" Fowler Jr. and Patricia 'Tatty" Ann Gallaher. She attended Believers Sonship Tabernacle in Mocksville and Churchland Elementary School ^whe^ ahe ; had many Mends. i Surviving in addition to her ' parents: a sister, Ariana Brook Fowler of'the home; a special sister, Megan Carlson of Lexington; grandparents, Richard Thomas Gallaher and wife Margie Carol of Lexington, and Frankie Fowler Sr. and wife Christine of Mocksville; aunts, Joy Johnson and husband Mark, Sharon Reynolds and husband Paul,- Elizabeth Thompson and husband Terry, all of Lexington, Jearmie Swicegood, Mary Ann Finney, both of Linwood, Sandra Leonard and husband Mike of Ramseur, Vicky Mortis and husband Wayne of Tennessee, and hdelissa Swicegood of High Point; and cousins, Robby Motsinger, Corey Robinette, Joseph Finney, Hannah Gough, Megan Gough Melissa Reynolds, Emily Leonard, Bryson Lee Thompson, Susan Loveless, and Austin Morris. Memorials: Believers Sonship Tabemacle, 135 Potters Lane, Mocksville. Online condolences: ^^'ww.davidsonfimeralhome.net. irena Gale Hicks Sirena Gale Hicks, 29. of Tittle Lane, Mocksville, died on •riday, Feb. 27,2009. She was born in Burke County on Feb. 28, 1979. She had woriced at Deans Mini Mar ket and was of the Holiness mth. ^ Survivors: her mother and stepfather, Elaine and Charlie Ittle of Mocksville; her father and stepmother, Samuel and Alice Hicks of Lenoir; a son, ithan Harding Groce of the lome; her finance. Brent Lee Groce of Mocksville; a half- rrother, Robby Hicks of Morganton; av stepbrother, Wayne Tittle of Mocksville; and stepsister, Charlene Crotts of Advance. She was preceded in death by brother, Sammy Hicks. - The service to-celebrate her life was held on Tiiesday, March 3, at 8 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Curtis Wood and Jerry Lynde. officiating. The family receive friends on Tuesds^y at the.fu neral home. Burial was on Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. [ 0 1 n o e z m z m 2 O) m S8 H n o y^eggy Stroud Koontz Mrs. Peggy Ann Stroud Koontz. 71, of Lakeview Drive, Mocksville, died Thursday. Feb. 26. 2009, at her home. Koontz was a member of First United Meth odist Church in MocksviDe. She will be remembered with her acts of kindness in sending cards to all who were in special circumstances in their lives. ' Survivors; her husband, John Marshall Koontz of the home; a daughter, Melanie Caroline Koontz of Huntsville, Ala.; 2 brothers, James Kenneth Stroud of Mocksville and J.R. Stroud Jr. of Statesville; and her dog, Precious. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday. March 1, at First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Don Routh and Darren Alexander officiating. Burial followed in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 28. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Salem Method ist Cemetery Fund, c/o Jack Koontz, 1444 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville; or First United Methodist, 310 N. Main St.. Mocksville. Online condolences: ,www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Ralph H. Loudermilk ^ Ralph Halbert Loudermilk. 79, of 970 Ridge Road, Mocks ville, died Monday, March 2. 2009. at Alexander Daniel A. and Alice Leola Neagle Loudermilk. ^Je was a U.S. Army veteran and worked with Taylorsville Auto Parts after his military service. He retired from Alexvale Furniture in Taylors ville in 1996. He loved his 1930 Model A Ford and driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and bluegrass music. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Fox; and 4 sisters. Lois Harrington, Lottie Goforth, Edna Chapman, and Thomasene Tommy Goforth. Survivors: 2 daughters, Kathy Barr (BillyX of Taylorsville and Lorie Hedrick (Darren) of Claremont; a son. Jeff Loudermilk ofTaylorsville; his fiance, friend and caregiver. Joarm Williams of the home; a sister, Ozabell McCurdy; 2 brothers. Talmadge Loudermilk (Ann) and Dee Loudermilk (Mae), ail of Taylorsville; 5 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchil dren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 6 step-great-grandchildren: Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thunday. March 5. in the Westmoreland (2hapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Loudermilk officiating. Burial was to follow at Society Bap-- tist Church Cemetery. The fam ily was to receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday evening at the funeral home and at other times will assemble at the residence. Online condolences: www.m£m.com. ^^I^aulie Campbell Morgan Laulie Campbell Morgan, 84, of US 64 East. Mocksville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 24.2009 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Bom in Greenville County. S.C., on Jan. 27.,1925, she was the daughter of the late Toy Noah and Blanche Plumley Campbell. She was the owner of the Mocgan 'Hosiery Mill in High Point and was a member of.North Main Baptist Church in High Point She also attended Comatzer Baptist Church. Her husband of 43 years, Harrison Benjamin Morgan, Jr.. preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Morgan, and 2 sisters. Minnie Miller and Lucille Overcash. Survivors: 2 sons, Harrison Ben (Mary) Morgan III, and Robert Morgan, all of Mocks ville; 4 brothers, T. N. Campbell of Jefferson, LaRue Campbell of Manitowoc. Wisc., Kenneth Campbell of Newton, and Quentin Campbell of Lexing ton; a sister, Bobbie Setzer of Conover; a brother-in-law, Marvin Miller of Catawba, 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Morgan was held on Friday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Jeff Beverly offici ating. Burial was in Rose Cem etery. The family received friends on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Davie Funeral Service. Online condolences; www.daviefiineralservice.com. >^asoa Bryant Owens Mr. Mason Bryant Owens. 74. of Pine Ridge Road. Mocks ville. died Wednesday. Feb. 25. 2009, at Rowan Regional Medi cal Center in Salisbury. He was born March 21. 1934, in Davie County, to the late Ralph Theodore and Leola Mae Campbell Owens. Mr. Owens was a graduate of Cool- eemee High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army hav- ing served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Owens was retired from Hanes Narrow Fabrics in Advance. He enjoyed camping at Thousand Trails and going to the beach. Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Horence Shore Owens of the home; a son, Edwin Owens of Cooleemee; an aunt, Peggy (Bob) Corbett of Raleigh; and numerous friends. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Virgil Hutcherson of ficiating. Burial followed in Le gion Memorial Park in Cool eemee. The family received friends Friday. Feb. 27, at Eaton Funeral Home. . Memorials: American Heart Assoc., Memorials/Tributes Processing Center. PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058- 5216; or charity of donor's choice. n Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. "iX^ary Elizabeth Wagner Mary Elizabeth Wagner, 87, of Advance, died Monday' March 2, Wagner was resident of the Swannanoa Valley for most of her life. She was a member of Swannanoa Church of God before moving to Advance where she was a member of Mocksville Church of God. Mrs. Wagner was employed with Kearfott Guidance and Navigation Corp. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Thomas and Pansy Silver Gibbs; husband. George Wagner; infant daughter. Maty Dianne Wagner and great-grandson, Michael Kerley, Survivors: her son. Thomas Wagner of Advance; sister. Sarah Jones of Fremont. Mich.; brother. Tom Gibbs of Easley, S.C.; grandchildren, Mary Wagner. Dianne HarrilJ. Tommi Boger and Zach Wagner; and 5 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Wednesday, March 4. at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals, Black Mountain with the Rev. Ron Owensby officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family received friends prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials: Hospice/ Palliative Care of Winston Salem. lOI Hospice Lane. Winston Salem, 27103. CO S o o o 2. =JT =3 /Claude H. Clawson ' Claude H. Clawson was bom on Aug. 3. 1920, and died on Feb. 27. 2(K)9. A memorial service 'to cel ebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at Friends Baptist Church, 1840 Lewisvlile/Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Survivors; his family of Co lumbus. Ohio: his brother, Jesse Marshall Clawson of Cleinmons; and his sister, Nellie Clawson Lagle of Cooleemee. Memorials: Cancer Ser vices, 3175 Maplewood Ave., Winston-Salem. 27103. v>^ula Belle Hurt Mrs. Lula Belle Ratcliff Hurt, 73. of US 158, Mocks- ville, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at KateB.^ Reynolds County. Va. to the late James Roscoe and Judith Edna Hurt Ratcliff. Mrs. Hun was a member of the Sev enth Day Adventist Church and was retired from Andrews Pro fessional Products. She was a member of the Cookie Cutter. Collector Club and the High Point Sewing Club. Mrs, Hurt enjoyed quilting, embroidery and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grand children. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters. Elizabeth Pack, Lois Dowdy and Havigail Payne; 2 brothers, Frank and Dan Ratcliff; and her Chihua hua, Tiny. Survivors: her husband. Roy Edward Hurt of the home; 3 children. Roy L,(Teresa) Hurt, Patricia (Jeff) Paige and Kit (Christina) Hurt, all of Mocks- ville; a sister,. Marie Lankford of Roanoke. Va.; 3 brothers. Os car (Margaret) Ratcliff of Lake Station, Ind.. John (Jackie) Ratcliff of Chesterfield. Va. and Martin (Martha) Ratcliff of Roanoke. Va.; 7 grandchildren, Lynette Hurt Hicks of Harmony. Shane (Nora) Paige of Mt. Airy. Daniel (Donna) Hurt of Mocks- ville, Andrew P^ge of Fayetteville. and Christopher. Landon and Abbe Hurt, all of Mocksville: 5 great-grandchil dren. Kolby Hurt. Ashlyn and Avery Hicks, all of Mocksville, and John Shirley and Alison Paige, both ofMt. Airy: and one of many special friends. Bonnie McDaniel. A funeral service was con ducted at 1:30 p.m.. Wednesday. March II. at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Hill and Elder Archer Livengood of ficiating. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family re ceived friends Tuesday, March 10. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials; Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, lOI Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103, Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. \^^^trice Sherrill Reavis Mrs. Beatrice Sherrill Reavis, 83. of Yatlkinville Road. Mocksville. died Saturday, March 7. 2009, at Davie Place Residential Care. Bom April 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Ranious Monroe and Minnie Lee Hous ton Sherrill. A charter member of Blaise Baptist Church, she kept the nursery for many years. She was a life member of DAV and VFW auxiliaries. Mrs. Reavis retired from Wonderknit Manufacturing in 1988. She was preceded in death by an infant son and brothers. Eurrell, Asa. Paul, and Howard Sherrill and sisters, Ila Sherrill. Eulalie Lipe, Rachel Hendrix. and Edith Essie. Survivors; her husband of 63 years. James Patrick Reavis Sr. of the home; 2 daughters, Pamela (Steve) Brown of Marion and Patricia (John) Jones of Knightdale; a son. James P. Reavis Jr. (lona) of Mocksville; 4 granddaughters. Kaitlyn and Meredith Jones and Amanda and Jordan Reavis; a brother. Tom Sherrill of Kannapolis; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Glenn Sellers and Ken Furches officiating. Burial was in Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury. The family received friends Monday at Eaton. Memorials: Blaise Baptist, 134 Blaise Church Rd.. Mocks ville; or American Parkinsons Assoc.. 60 Bay St.. Suite 401, Staten Island, NY 10301. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. (X^irginia Burner Shaw Clara Virginia Burner Shaw of Berea. Ohio, grandmother of Bob Sinclair of Mocksville, died on March 6. 2009, in her 100th year. She was bom in Belington. W.Va.. on May 18. 1909. the daughter of the late William Henry Bunk and Daisy Dean Parker Burner. She was also pre ceded in death by son. Russell L. Shaw; sister Mary Mitchell; 2 brothers. William Bud Burner and Charles F. Burner; and 2 sons-in-law. Robert Bob Cole and David O'Connor. Her husband. William Lemuel Bill Shaw, whom she married in March 1928. pre ceded her in death in Septem ber, I98I. He had been a coal mine superintendent in Gallo way. Century, Monterville, and Madison. W.Va. Surviving: 3 daughters, Patricia Jo Hinkle with whom she made her home; Virginia Lee Sinclair. Wheeling, W.Va.; Margaret Edith Cole O'Connor. Cincinnati. Ohio; daughter-in- law, Gay Fucci Shaw, West Long Branch. N.J.; 12 grand children; 27 great-grandchil dren; 8 great-great-grandchil dren: and sister, Margaret Daugherty. Medina. Ohio. Mrs. Shaw attended Marys Chapel Church for many years where she taught Sunday School and played the piano. She attended Central UM Church in Buckhannon; be longed to the WSCS, College Club. St. Joseph Hospital Aux iliary, and the Philippi Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Friends and family will be received from noon-2 p.m. Sat urday, March 14. in Marys Chapel Church at Corders Crossing, Philippi. Following the 2 p.m. service, she was laid to rest near family members and next to her husband in the Marys Chapel Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of Southwest. 18659 Drake Road, Strongsville, OH 44136. v^ucy BahnsonArndt Lucy Bahnson Amdt. 67, of Newton, formerly of Cool- eemee, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at her residence. She was bom Sept. 24,1941 in Cooleemee to Pauline "Polly" Barber Bahnson and the late Charles F. Bahnson. Mrs. Amdt was a graduate of Davie High School before entering Greensboro College. She was a member of First United Meth odist Church in Newton, a member of the Chancel Choir, the United Methodist Women, and served on the board of di rectors of the Green Room. Survivors: her mother Polly Bahnson of Newton, formerly of Cooleemee and Mocksville; her husband of 47 years, Brevard Amdt, formerly of Mocksville; daughters, Melinda Amdt of Raleigh and Laura Medvic and husband Dr. Stephen Medvic of Lancaster, Pa.: grandchildren. George Fladeland and Ross Fladeiand; a brother, Charles F. Bahnson Jr. and wife Kathy Bahnson of Charlotte. A service of remembrance was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, M^ch 7 at First United Meth odist Church in Newton with the Rev. Amy Freeze officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Claremont. Memorials: First Methodist Building Fund, United Method ist Women's Scholarship Fund, PO Box 926, Newton. 28658. \^red A. Bumgarner Jr. Fred A. "Red" Bumgarner Jr., 64, of Vanzant Road, Mocksville, died Feb. 28,2009, at his residence. Mr. Bumgamer was bom July 9, 1944, in Statesville, and was the son of the late Fred Allen Bumgarner and Los Isabelle Wyatt Bumgamer. He attended Wayside and'fibol Spring schools and was a Bap tist. He was proud to be a Viet nam veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He earned a National Defense Ser vice Medal, Vietnam •Service Medal and an Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After serving his country in the Vietnam War, he returned home to care for his parents. Prior to becoming ill, he was a sports fan and enjoyed spending time on fishing trips with lifelong friends. He was known for his sweet smile and generous spirit. He was retired from Lexington Furniture and Hooker Furniture. Survivors: 2 brothers, Charles "Sonny" Bumgarner (Grace) of Statesville, and Johimy Bumgamer (Elaine), of Mocksville; a sister, Kay Campbell (Jackie) of Harmony, and numerous nieces, nephews and his dog, "Sandy." He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Joyce Brown and Rachel Ladd; a brother-in- law, William Ladd; and a niece, Judy Bumgamer Travis. Private graveside funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 4, in the Harmony City Cemetery with the Rev. David Byrd officiating. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive Care of Iredell. 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, 28625. Xames Arthur Cook • Mr. James Arthur Cook. 69, of Mocksville died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom Jan. 14, 1940 in Forsyth County to Arthur Marion and Virginia Pinnix Cook. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds after 32 years. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his father and first wife, Francis Carter Cook. Survivors; his wife, Allison Haynes Cook of the home, 2 sons. Jimmy Cook and wife Valerie and Joseph Cook, all of Mocksville; a granddaughter. Tiffany McGrady and husband Tedd of Winston-Salem; his mother; 2 sisters. Lois Wooten and husband Landon of Williamsburg. Va. and Gena Chisholm and husband Tommy of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial seivice was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16 at First Christian Church of Win- sion-Salem with Dr. Michael D. Simpson officiating. The fam ily received friends prior to the service. Memorials: Piedmont Dialy sis Family Fund, 655 Cotton St., Winston-Salem, 27101; or to the Humane Society of the donor's choice. Online condolences: www.hayworth-inUler.com. .^Earnest T.L. Dobson Mr. Earnest Theodore Lawrance Dobson, 69, of EUdn, died Monday, March 9.2009 at was a mem ber of Pleasant Union Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, and trustee. He loved fishing, watching NASCAR, and the outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers, James, Calvin, Rich ard, Harvey Jr., and Leroy Dob son. Survivors: his wife Tenna of the home; 2 daughters. Pamela (Richy) Lomax Jr., of Elkin, In dia (Roger) Smoot of Mocks ville; 2 sons, Aaron (Rita) Dob son of Elkin, Mark Dobson of Dobson; a brother, Dewitt (Katie) Dobson of Dobson; 2 sisters, Magaline Boles ofHilda Betty (Williams) Hughs of Boonville; 2 grandsons, Daniel Dobson and Jay Lomax; 4 granddaughters. Crystal Dob- . son, Taylor Smoot, Kimothy Lomax and Melea Dobson; a great-grandchild, Ja'Aura Fonville; 3 step-grandchildren, Cory Reginald and Ryan Lytton; special nieces. Gay Dobson. India Smith, Patricia Boles and Brenda Speaks; special nephew, Wayne Boles; special friend, I Missy Phillips: and a host of ; nieces, nephews, cousins, rela tives and friends. ; The funeral service was to be held Thursday, March 12 at noon at Pleasant Union Baptist - Church in Dobson with the Rev. Jackson presiding. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church. Online condolences: www.hodgesfimeralhomeinc.com. Thmas Foster Mr. Roy Thomas Foster. 90. of Mockprille died Tuesday. March la 2009 at Rowan Re gional Medical Center. He was bom Sept. 30, 1918 in Davie County to William Thomas and Bessie Chaplin Foster. Sir Thomas served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World^n participating in the D-Day Invasion at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a P-38 mechanic for the 367th F^ter Group and the 392nd stpadron of the 9th Air Force. Mr. Foster was preceded in deathby his wife. Esther Reavis Foster. Surviving: 4 children, Linda Foster, Roy Foster Jr. and Steve Foster, ail of Mocksville and Myra Nance and husband Randy ofStanfield; 6 grandchil dren. Terrie Lee and husband Ron, Pamela Cam and husband Eric. Chad and Shawn Foster and Lisa and Adam Nance and 2 great-grandchildren. Ian and Aaron Carr. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12. at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by the Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Burial followed at Dulin United Methodist Church Cem etery. ^xWUUam Lee Graves Jr. Mr. William Lee Graves Jr., 53. of East Lake Drive, Mocks ville. died Tuesday. March 10. 2009. Mr. Graves was bom Aug. 31, 1955, in Rowan County to Margaret Beaver Graves and the late William Lee Graves Sr. He was employed by Carolina Drilling. Mr. Graves was a member of First United Meth odist Church of Mocksvill'e! Survivors: his mother of Mocksville: 2 daughters. Mary Allison Graves and Megan Elizabeth Graves, both of Mocksiville; a sister. Patricia Hendrix ofWlnston-Salem; and a brother. Robert Gra.ves of Asheboro. A memorial service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday. March 13, at First United Methodist Church of Mocksville with the Rev. Darren Alexander officiat ing. The family received friends at the church following the ser vice. Memorials: First Methodist. 310 N. Main St.. Mocksville; or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. 501 St Jude Place. Memphis. TN 38105. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. 5^ebecca Faye McCrary Mrs. Rebecca Faye Whitaker McCrary. 61, of Statesville. died on Mon- day, March home after sev- e r a I months of declining She was • born Oct. 24. 1947, in Davie County to Hazel Wall Whltaker and the late John H. Whltaker. Mrs. McCrary was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded to death by her husband. Frankie Lee "Ape" McCrary; a sister, Nancy Wiitaker; a half brother. Charles Moke Whitaker. Survivors: her mother. Hazel Whitaker of Salisbury; 2 daugh ters. Brenda (Gary) Reid of Statesville and Lorrie (Jeff) Landry of Faith; a son. Randy (Phyllis) McCrary of Mocks ville; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 5 sisters. Bobbie Wall of Mocksville, Lucille Wall. Bessie Whitaker, Linda (Garry) Basinger. all of Salisbury, Sally (Leroy) Trivette of Harmony; 3 brothers. Johnny (Betty) Whitaker of Salisbury. Martin Whitaker of Statesville and Mitchell (Gail) Whitaker of Salisbury; and a half sister, Mary Katberine McDaniel of Mocksville; and her companion, JuIIiis Jr. Speaks. A funeral service was con ducted at I p.m.. Thursday, March 12, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Pastors Raymond IGser and Mark Kiser officiat ing. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family received friends Wednesday. March 11. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Iredell Hospice/ • Palliative Care, 2347 Simonton Rd.. Statesville, 28625. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. n ^velyn F. McMenamin Mrs. Evelyn Francis Magee McMenamin, 74. of Statesville, died Saturday. March 14,2009, at her home. She was born on Oct. 4, 1934, in Philadelphia. Pa., to the late Francis J. and Hazel E. ;Fitch Magee and was a retired ■pharmacy technician. Mrs. McMenamin was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Statesville. She en joyed embroidery and crochet ing and reading past war stories. She always followed her boys through sports in school and donated to charities throughout her life. She stayed in touch with her children and grandchil dren always remembering binh- .days and special occasions. She is also preceded in death by her husband. John Hugh McMenamin Sr.; a son. Michael William Johnson; and a brother, Justin Magee. Survivors: 3 sons. Francis Frank (Joyce Marie) McMenamin of Statesville. John Hugh McMenamin Jr. of South Carolina and Joseph Francis (Patricia) Johnson of Florida; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Kurt Fohn officiating. Burial was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Nonh Lauderdaie, Fla. Memorials: Hospice of Iredell. 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville. 28625. Online condolences; www.eatonfuneralservice.com. o < «>■ ^ o o o o cr =3 vy(.Shalarron Leigh Modlin , Sharron. Leigh. Williams:ModIin, 59. of Salisbury, died ,March 8. 2009 at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a short illness. •' She was bom Nov. 7, 1949•in Salisbury to Leonard Lee .•Williams and the late Gertrude; Beatrice Rex Williams. She was:a graduate of Boyden High •School class of 1967. She worked at Food Lion for 28 .'years, and went on to be the branch manager at Premier ■Federal Credit Union at the Weterans Administration.Medici Center for 14 years.She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was a^reader; and enjoyed doing craft.'shows with her sister Carol, and "traveling with her sister Pat and husband Dan.She was preceded in deathby her husband, Danny Ray Modlin. Survivors: 2 sons, Aaron LeeModlin and wife Emily ofSalisbuiy, Jeffety Alan Modlinof Salisbury, 2 sisters Carol Head and husband Bob of •Cooleemee, Pat Patrick andhusband Dan of Merritt Island,Rla*; 2 grandchildren. Baileyand Kaleb Modlin; 5 nieces; a nephew; and 11 cousins. A meinorial service was heldat 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12atSiimmersett Memorial Chapelwith the Rev. Jeremy R. Vamer, former pastor of Maranatha Bible Church. Memorials: RowanRegional Home Health/ iospice, 720 Grove St. Salisbury, 28144. Online condolences: y^v^KSunrniersettfuneralhome.com. Eugene MyersMr. Billy Eugene Myers, 74,of Advance, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bora Dec. 7,1934 inDavie County to the late Gepige.and Faille Phelps Myers.^r. Myers was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church and had served in the U.S. Army duringthe Korean Conflict. Six broth ers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Surviving: his wife, Joyce K.Myers of the home; 2 sons,Scott Myers and wife Crystal of Advance and Teny Myers andwife Thmmy of Mocksville; a grandson, Carson Myers; 2brothers, Jimmy T. Myers andwife Peggy of Mocksville and Herman H. Myers of Advance;9 nieces and 10 nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, March16 at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church by the Rev. Ronnie Craddock and Chaplain A.G.Parker. The family received fnends following the service at the church. A graveside servicewas at 2 p.m. Thesday at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cem etery. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. ^><^hirley Sales Redmon Shirley Jean Sales Redmon,54, died on March 13, 2009 in Forsyth Memorial Hospital fol lowing a short illness. She was born in YadkinCounty on July 26, 1954, daughter of James Sales and Annie Ruth Revels Brock. She attended Yadkin CountySchools and at an early ageJoined Clarks Chapel Baptist Church in Boonville. In recentyears she attended Trinity Bap tist Chiuch in Mocksville until her health declined. She loved to sing and to sew. Survivors: by her father,James Sales of Little Richmond; her mother, Annie R. Revels (William) Brock of Mocksville; 2 sons, Michael Mason of Salisbury and Gary Redmon ofMocksville; a dau^ter, ShirleyM. Mason of Salisbury; 2 sis ters, Hazel Rivera and Keimen Brock, both of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren; other relatives and ftiends. Funeral service were heldTuesday, March 17 at 3 p.m. atClarks Memorial Baptist Church in Boonville. The Rev. Kenneth C. Hairston offlciated and burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received fnends 30 minutes be fore the service. Online condolences: GreUtamFuneralHome.net, b^allace Bryant Sparks^ Mr. Wallace Bryant Sparks, 85, formerly of Pinebrook School Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Win- ston-Salem. He was bom May .1, 1923, in Davie County to the late Jas per R. and Odessa Tutterow Sparks. Mr. Sparks was a gradu ate of Mocksville High School and Dallas Air College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War U. Mr. Sparks retired after 36 years with Piedmont Aviation. He at tended Dulin United Methodist Church. Mr. Sparks was an outdoorsman, enjoying, hunting, fishing, gardening and working on his tractors. He en joyed reading, books of choice were Westerns. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Laura Foster Sparks on March 15, 1998; a brother, Jackie Sparks; 6 sisters- in-law, Mazie F. Melton, HazelF. Thomas, Blanche F. Lagle, Ruth F. Reavis, Helen F. Orreli and Colleen F. Forrest. Survivors: 2 daughters, Brenda Sparks Silverstein of Galveston, Texas and KayeSparks Cook of Winston-Salem; 4 grandchildren, Bryant Will iams, Chad (Stephanie) Will iams, Damon Cook and Alison Cook; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 stepgreat-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, Lucille (Walter) OrreU, Gertrude F. Robertson,all of Advance and Gladys (Claude) F. McNeill of Mocksville; 3 brothers-in-law, George (Ruth) Foster of Mocksville, ■ Felix Reavis of Clemmons and John Forrest of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, at Eaton FuneralChapel with the Rev. Wayne Swisher officiating. Burial fol low in Dulin United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, March 16, at Eaton' Funeral Home. Memorials: Dulin Methodist Cemetery Fund, c/o Major Lapish, 107 Hepler Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfitneralservice.com. C.-3 <r- o) Vi) I B 0 o- a z H < z- H B 12 B B B n o 2 C. cr o CO < €!>' S O o o o c: Z3 CO ,-*■ < or 2 c5' ^ C. cr ^*^allmg D. Vreeland Jr. Walling Douglas Vreeland, Jr., M.D., (Wally) died on March 16,2009. Mr. Vreeland was bom in FayettevUleonMay 16,1927 to Walling Douglas Vreeland Sr. and Dorothy Hawley Vreeland. He served his country in the U.S..^yduMg World W^ After the war he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he played varsity soccer. He then attended the Bowman-Gray School of j Medicine of Wake Forest Uni versity. He served as a family ,practice physician in Winston- |.■i^Salem for more than 35 years. ' He was Forsyth County's medi- ' cal examiner. He was a mem ber of St Hmothys Episcopal' Church. He spent his final days in the peace and comfort of the Kate .B. Reynolds Hospice, Home in Wmston-Salem. He was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Mildred Vreeland Camber. Survivors; his wife of 40 years, Joan Bovender Vreeland of Farmington; 3 children, Karen Vreeland Kennedy and husband Paul of Roswell, Ga., Walling Douglas Vreeland ni "Vm" and wife Denise of Ra leigh, and Douglas Ross Vreeland of Winston-Salem; a sister. Phyllis Vreeland Roberts of Charlotte; and 6 grandchil dren, Susan Kennedy Pryor, John Fleming Kennedy, Paul Thomas Kennedy Jr., Valerie Danielle Vreeland; Vanessa Vreeland Link' and Aaron Vaughn Vreeland. A funeral service was to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at Hay worth-Miller Kindertoh Chapel on US 158 across fiom Bermuda Run with the Rev. E. Sealy Cross offici ating. Burial followed at' Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family was to receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the funeral home. Memorials; Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www,hayworth-miller.com. l><Robert Donald Williams'Rbb^DbnaldWilUains;^,; of Winston-Salem, died March 17, 2009 at Wake Forest Uni versity Baptist Medical Center. He had been an einployee of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville (along with his twin brother Charles Robert Will iams) for more than lO yeais. For arrangements, contact the funeral home at 751-11(X), GrahamFuneralHome.net. a o 4 "vj) ■ O w n ©• G 2 2I 5 C/1 m n o Q. B9 VJ 3 V^^elen Hudson Cooley Helen Hudson Rose Cooley, 59, of Kemersville, died on March 18, 200? at Kate B. Reynolds Hos^ daughter of the late Nathaniel Moultrey and Mary F. Hudson. She had been employed by the N.C. public school system as acock and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Wimess. She was first married to Charlie Rose, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Janet Johnson. Survivors: her husband, James Cooley of the home; 2 sons, Wil liam C. Rose of Charlotte and Wendell N. Rose ofLexington; 4 daughters, Helen L .Rose and Stephanie Rose, both ofWinston- Salem. Carletta (Richard) Jamison of Charlotte, and Karen D. Rose of High Point; 3 step daughters, Edna C. Means and Margaret Lewis of Winston-Sa- lem; and Deborah Cooley of Lumberton; 3 brothers. Dale Johnson and Peiry Johnson, both of Mocksville and William Johnson ofWinston-Salera; a sis ter, Cynthia Johnson of Winston- Salem; other reladves and friends. A memorial service was held Sunday. March 22, at 6 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Kemersville. Online condolences: CrahamFuneralHome.nel. (y^^arron Leigh Modlin Sharron Leigh Williams Modlin, 59, of Salisbury, died March 8, 2009 at Rowan the late Gertrude Beatrice Rex Williams. She was a graduate of Hoyden High School class of 1967. She worked at Food Lion for 28 years, and went on to be the branch manager at Premier Federal Credit Union at the Veterans Administration' Medical Center for 14 years. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was a reader, and enjoyed doing craft shows with her sister Carol, and traveling with her sister Pat and husband Dan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Ray Modlin. Survivors: 2 sons. Aaron Lee Modlin and wife Emily of Salisbury, Jeffery Alan Modlin of Salisbury, 2 sisters Carol Head and husband Bob of Cooleemee, Pat Patrick and husband Dan of Merritt Island, Fla.; 2 grandchildren. Bailey and Kaleb Modlin; 5 nieces: a nephew; and 11 cousins. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy R. Vamer, former pastor ofMaranatha Bible Church. Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health/ Hospice, 720 Grove St Salisbury, 28144. Online condolences: wvAvsummerseitfuneralho^.com. \^<^obert Donald Williams Robert Donald Williams. 60, of Winston-Saicm, died March 17, 2009 at lif. to the lat^ Charlie Wilkerson and Ruby Williams Moyer. He was a life long resident of Winston- Sa- lem. having graduated from Carver Consolidated School, class of 1966. Upon his gradu ation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for four years along with his twin brother, Ronald. He was stationed at Travis AFB in Fairfield, Calif., completed a 13-month tour of duty in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1971.Atayoungage,he was added to the Church of Christ at Capernaum. Later, he became a loyal and dedicated servant of Carver Road Church of Christ. After 30 years working atStrohs Brewery, he co-founded Will iams Removal andTransporting Service, along with his brother Charles. He was employed by Graham Funeral Home and Show Pro Security. Asports fan, he was a member of the Camel City Bowling League, a Softball umpire, and a fan of the Wash ington Redskins. Sunday night football was a favorite pastime. In the 70s, he was one of the coaches and sponsors of The Phillies, a girls Softball team. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 aunts. Pauline Wilson and Mary Dulin; 2 uncles, Emesi and Alfred Will- iams; and a first cousin, Reginald Dulin. Survivors: his wife, Jacquelyn H. Williams; a daughter, Felicia Nikki Will iams of Raleigh; 2 brothers, his twin Charles Ronald Williams of Winston-Salera and Michael Wilkerson of Monroe; sister, Jo Ann (Pink) Merritt of Reading, Pa.;3unclesWillieG.Williams i of Durham; and Richard (Lessie) Williams and Frank Dulin, both of Wlnston-Salem; an aunt, Margaret Ware of Randleman; a host of brothers and sisters in law; a cousin, Jackie (Worth) McCloud of Winston-Salem; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, rela tives and friends, including the ; Graham Fimeral Home family and staff. Funeral service was held Sat- ; urday, March 21, at 1 p.m. at Carver Road Church of Christ in Winston-Salem. Brother Jefferson Caruthers Jr. offici ated and burial followed in Gar dens of Memory Cemetery in Walkertown. The family re ceived friends one hour before the service. Online condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.nel. i^EImer Daws Wooten Mr. Eimer Daws Wootea, 82, of Railroad Street, Mocksville, died Wednesday, March IS, 2009, at Au- A r I e a s i a Eulalia Stroud Wooten. Mr. Wooten was d veteran of the U.S. Anny having served as a prison guard at the Nuremberg Trials during World War U. He was retired from Lexington Fur niture, but bad worked at Drexel-Heritage Funtiturc. Mr. Wooten attended Liberty Weslyan Church in Harmony and was a faithful Sunday school member and volunteered at the Davie County Senior Cen ter. Mr. Wooten enjoyed spend ing time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors: 4 daughters, Diane (Douglas) Earp of Gran ite Falls, Patricia (Charlie) Clinard of Advance, Sandra (Randy) Bost of Mocksville and Karen Wall (Kenneth Sheriff) of Mocksville: 4 siblings, Junia (Charles) Apple of Asheboro, Claude (Naomi) Wooten ofHar- mony, Eloise Stephens of Har mony and R.G. (Judy) Wootea of Mocksville; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and spe cial friend, Kathleen Bailey of Advance. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Greg Manser and the Rev. Charles Apple and Jeremy Funderburk officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Weslyan Church Cem etery, with military honors con ducted by the Veterans of For eign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials; Liberty Weslyan Cemetery Fund. 2106 Sheffield Road, Harmony, 28634. Online condolences: www.eaionfitneralservtce.com. ' cr ^^^alph Lewis Hernsmith Ralph Lewis Hernsmith. 84, of Clemmons, died on March 25, 2009 from cancer. He was j;i ' ](|[[(||^' the90thInfan- — try throughout the European Theater. Survivors; his wife of 60 years. EdnaAcwood Hernsmith; his children, Rebecca Hernsmith Lee (Rick), Patricia Hernsmith Joyce (Mike), and Nancye Hernsmith Bright (Jeff); his grandchildren, Wendy Joyce Terry (Carlton), Jenny Lynn Joyce, Mindy Leanne Joyce (Jarrod), Adam L. Coleman and Lauren L. Coleman; and his great-grand- children. Charles Terry, Eden Joyce and Erika Terry. Memorials: Hospice of Win- ston-Salem. )^Iara Ma€ Honeycutt Mrs. Clara Mac Seamon Honeycutt, 69. of Lexington, died Sunday, March 29. 2009, at Lexington Memorial Hospi tal. Mrs. Honeycutt was bom April 9. 1939, in Davidson County, to the late Pearl Hancock and James Fred Gar-** ner. She ^as also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Milton Ham Seamon; 2 sisters, Jacqueline Tysinger and Bar bara Sue Wiley; and 2 brothers, Bobby James Gamer and infant, Willie Gamer. Survivors: 2 daughters, Kaye (Clayton) Seamon of Southmont and Jane Allen of Demon; a grandson; 6 great grandchildren; a greal-great- gnmdchild; 3 sisters, Mary Gar ner, Wilma (Fred) Gammons, all of Denton and Hazel Yates of Southmont. A graveside service was con ducted at U a.m., Wednesday, April 1, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Cemetery in Mocksville with the Rev, Allen Smith officiating. Online condolences: www.eatonJuneralservice.com. i>£ucille CaudeU Howard ] Mrs. Lucille Caudell Howard. 92, of Reston. Va., for- merly of Mocksville, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. She was bom Sept. 15,1916, in Davie County to the late Tho mas I. and Jesse Hendrix _ Caudell. Mrs. Howard was a memberof First Baptist Church. She was retired from Caudell - Lumber in Mocksville, where ,' she was bookkeeper for inany years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel M. Howard; and 2 brothers, Walter and Jeff Caudell. ) Survivors: a daughter, Jane,.l (Robert Schoeplein) Howard of j Reston, Va.; a sister, Maie'l Caudell Howard of Reston, Va.;. ,'5 J and several nieces. • A funeral service was con-— ductedat2p.m.Monday,March ; 30, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, 1 with Dr. Van Lankford officiat ing. Burial followed in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, The •family received, friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. - Memorials: First Baptist, 412 N. Main St.. Mocksville.' " Online condolences: ^ www.eaionJuiieralservice.com. Marie Miller ^ Mrs. Wilma Marie Miller, 90, of Farmington. died on Sat urday. March 28, 2009. She was born Wilma Krogman in Humboldt, Neb. She was an aciive member of Farmington United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the Ara bian horse business and travel ing with the Friendship Force. Survivors: her husband of 63 years, Clifton Jones Miller; 3 children, Roger A. Miller and wife Ellen of Famiington, Dan K. Miller and wife Lisa of Win- ston-Salem, and Krista M. Helton and husband, Joe of Franklin. Tenn.; 7 grandchil dren. Jeff Miller. Allison Fender. Ben Miller, Wesley Miller. Grayson Miller, all of Farmington and Samantha Helton and J.J. Helton of Franklin; and 6 great-grandchil-' dren. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. March 31 at Farmington United Meth- 1 odist Church by the Rev, Jack Tookey, Burial followed in Farmington Community Cem etery. The family received friends following the service at the church. Memorials: Farmingtom Methodist, 1939 Farmingcor* Rd. Mocksville.. I Online condolences! www.haworOi-miller.com. I O o o o cs rr" zs to P "TD o* J)^orothy D. Moore Dorothy D. Moore, 88, of Mocksville, died on Tuesday. March 24.2009 at Aummn Care Of Mocksville after several months of declining health. "Mrs. Moore was born in Swain County on Jan. 1. 1921. She was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Nola Slagle Dehart. She was a mem ber of Green Meadows Baptist Church and had read her Bible through more than 20 times. Mrs. Moore was author of a book. Dorothy Moore's Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking, which taught skills she had learned while living in Okinawa with her husband, who retired from the Army. While living 32 years at IGtty Hawk, she was active in church. Bible studies and was a gardener. Survivors: her husband of48 years, Paul A. Moore of the home; 2 daughters. Linda (James T.) Pulleh of Falls Church. Va.. - Faye (Allen James) Hutchins ofMocksville; a stepson, Timothy P. Moore of Cookeville. Tenn.; a sister, Delia D. Dudis of Vandalia. Ohio; a brother. D.C. Dehart of Midway; 4 grandchildren, Denise (Bill) McConneil of Marbury, Md., Patricia P. Henry of Winchester, Va.. Wendy (Tim) King and Jay (Lori) Hutchins, both ofMocksville; 3 great-grandchildren, Daniel and Emma King of Mocksville and Billy McConneil of Marbury. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Esther S. Lawter. Shirley D. Lindsay, Marie S.. Motsinger, and 7 brothers, Wil liam Gudger Dehart. Everette J.' Dehart, Norman B, Dehart, Arthur Lee Dehart. Rae Dehart. Wayne Dehart and Floyd Dehart. the service to celebrate Mrs. Moore's life was held on Friday, March 27. at 2 p.m. at Green Meadows Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Waters offici ating. She lied in state 30 min utes prior to the funeral hbur. Burial was in the church cem etery. The family received • friends March 26 at Davie Fu neral Service. Memorials: Green Meadows Building Fund. 1646 NC 801 N.. Mocksville. Online condolences: ^ww.daviejuneralservice.com. j^elen Wagner Ratledge Helen Wagner Ratledge. 85, of Woodleaf died Saturday,March ^ ^ 28, ; daughter ;0C ! the late James Savannah and ; StellaWoffordWagner.Shewas ; educated in the Davie County ' schools. Mrs. Ratledge was ; employed for Western Electric, ' Winston-Salem earlier in her ; life and was a homemaker. She ; was a member of St. George's • Episcopal Church. Mrs. ; Ratledge will be remembered 1 for her kind spirit and ; compassion, and was active in 1 herchurcb. community and her •' children's education. « 1 She Was preceded in death 1 by her husband. Elmer Ward ; Ratledge on Feb. 15, 2007, her ! sisters, Dorothy McDaniel and I Ruby James, and brothers, ( George, Pete, Buddy and James 1 Wagner. Survivors: her daughters, Patricia Ratledge Duff and' husband Wayne of High Point, : Susan Ratledge Thomas and n husband Jim of Charlotte; son George Wesley Ratledge of Salisbury: sisters, Mae Bailey of Omaha, Neb., Barbara Ijames and Geraldine Hendrix, both of Mocksville; and grandchildren. Matthew Duff, Sally Duff Nicol, Stella Thomas and Susannah Thomas. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday : iirch 31 at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev Malcolm M. Bullock officiating. Burial followed at Rowan Memorial Park The family received friends Tuesdayat Summersett Funeral- Home A gathering for family and friends followed the services I Tuesday at the family home in Woodleaf. Memorials: St. George's Episcopal Church. PQ Box 23 Woodleaf, 27054 Online condolences- ''^^^■S"mmenenfioKmlhome.com. ^o'ls M. Smith\ Lois M. Smith. 84, of Nor folk. Va.. died on March 18. 2009 in Sentara Norfolk Gen eral Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charles Flake and Betty Ligeon Milhoien of Cooleemee. A Cooleemee native, she was a graduate of Cooleemee High School and attended Draughn Bu.siness College in Greensboro. She moved to Washing ton. D.C.. after graduation., where she worked for the gov ernment. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Westminster Chapter 99. Survivors: her husband of 58 years. Lynn R. Smith; 4 daugh ters. Linda Lopez of New Bos ton. N.H.. Betty Slaton of Loudon, Tenn., Lois Philipoom of Gloucester. Va.. and Leslie Crowder of Chesapeake, Va.; 4 grandchildren. Sabrina. Philip. Andrea and John IV; a brother. David E. Milhoien of Alabama; and a sister. Sarah M. Kluttz of Salisbury. She was preceded in death by a brother. Charles E. .Milhoien of Richmond, Va. and a sister. Gladys M. Lowder of Cool eemee. A funeral service was con ducted March 21 at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood offi ciating. - cr ^ o o o o cr Robert Gray Smith Jr. Mr. Robert "Bobby" Gray Smith Jr., 48, of Advance died Thursday, March 25.2009 at his home. He was bom Oct. 4. 1960 in Forsyih County to Robert Gray Smith Sr. and Betty Kimmons Smith. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother. Ed Smith. Surviving: his mother; 4 sis ters, Teresa Smith, Marsha Smith. Linda Smith Smith and Vanessa Smith Taylor; and a special niece, Amber Taylor. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Redland Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Jonathan Hill and Tim Dunn officiatmg. The family received friends one " hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences: www.hayworih-miller.com> ^homas Clement Smith Thomas Clement Smith. 85, of Cooleemee, died Saturday, March 28,2009, at his home as he desired un- der Hospice ' f ^ He wasbom^ June 17, Neal Clement and Minnie Messick Smith. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II in northern.France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Cen tral Europe including the Battle of the Bulge. He earned an American Theater Campaign Medal, EAMET Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Upon returning from the war, he worked as a machinist for Erwin Mills and married Mildred Scott. He later worked for the Post Office in Cooleemee and retired in 1982 from the Salisbury Post Office, where he worked as a route car rier and a front window clerk. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Cool eemee. serving as deacon and visiting the sick in their home and in the hospital until his health declined. He enjoyed trading antiques and traveled extensively buying and selling and maintained antique booths at several shops in North Caro lina. Mr, Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Scott Smith; and a sister. Ruby Jor dan. Survivors: 2 sons, Neal F. Smith and wife Susan and Randall T. Smith and wife, Debra, of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren. Jay and wife Lindsay, Alyssa Smith, Anna S. Jemigan, Paul and Scott Smith; and his friend, Nancy Daniels. A funeral service was con ducted at 2:30 p.m., Monday. March 30 at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Larry Allen and Randall Smith offici ating. Burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park, with military honors by the Veterans of For eign War Memorial Honor Guard. Taps were blown by Don Cover. The family received Monday, March 30 at Eaton Fu neral Home. Memorials: Cooleemee Fire Dept., Cooleemee; or the Cool eemee Historical Assoc., PO Box 667, Cooleemee. Online condolences: wyvw.earonfuneralser\'ice.coin. = -V c» cz O" S o o o o cz — 3 - cr V>^ayne Eraanuel Heath Wajrne Emanuel Heath, 43. died nnexpectedly March 21, 2009 in Roanoke, Va. He was bom in Bronx, N.Y. ^ March I,' in 1984.' While in Winston-Salem he was era- ployed at Oldtown Veterinary Hospital and the local police de partment. In Roanoke he was employed at Fred Whitaker Co. He was preceded in death by his sister. Adriane A. Heath; his father. Joe L. Heath; his grand mother. Jessie L. Staton; his grandfather, Charlie G. Imes (who was a member of Clem ent Grove Church in Mocks- ville). Survivors: his daughter. Chrishana Ashlee Robertson; his mother. Annie i. Heath; his sister. Deona L. Heath; 2 nieces, Dianne 0. Heath and Marquea A. Heath; a nephew. Montise L. Heath; a great-niece. Adriane E. Heath: a great-nephew, Alexander E. Heath; 2 devoted friends. Capt. Thompson of Winston-Salem and Billy Fernandez Ray of Roanoke; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Sunday. April 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. Roanoke. with Pastor Godwin Mitchell officiating. The family received friends at the church 30 minutes before the service. Inurnment will be April 12 at 11 a.m. at Clement Grove Church of God of Mocksville. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. ^)x3Donald Eugene Myers Donald Eugene^yers, 67. of NC 801 S., Advance, died Friday. April 3. 2009, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Bom in Forsyth County Feb. 18. 1942, he was the son of the late Marvin and Helen Sally Orrell Myers. He was a dairy farmer and member of Mocks United Methodist Church. Survivors: a brother. Jimmy (Polly) Myers of Advance; and 3 sisters. Jean Dzeskewicz of Winston-Salera, Betty (Rich ard) Hom of East Bend and Pat (Terry) Idol of Kemersville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Little Myers, and a brother, Kermit Myers. A graveside service to cel ebrate the life of Mr. Myers was held Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m. in the Mocks United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jonathan Brake officiating. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. ^Kenneth Earl Smith The Rev, Kenneth Earl Smith, 85, of the Four Comers Community of Davie County, and Iva Belle Baker Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of Courtney Baptist Church in Yadkinville where he sang in the choir and had been a Sunday school teacher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World Warn. Mr. Smith was retired from Mclcan Truck ing Co. and had worked at 801 Shell where he was known as Colonel. Mr. Smith enjoyed gar dening in his spare time. He was also preceded in death by his first wife. Charlotte Seats Smith; a sister. Lucille Smith; 2 brothers. Casey and Doc Smith; and a grandson, Joshua Smith. Survivors: his second wife. Bettie Shelton Smith of the home; 6 sons, Charles "Muggs" (Robin) Smith of Mocksville, Ronnie Smith of Toccoa, Ga.. Thomas "Zero" (Patty) Smith of Mocksville, Danny Smith of Advance. Richard (Beth) Smith of Winston-Salem and Elliott (Linda) Smith of Dobson; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grand- children; a stepdaughter. Patricia Potts (Terry) Hamm of Carolina Beach; a stepson. Jerry (Toni) Potts of Mocksville; 4 stepgrandchildren; 2 stepgreat- grandchildren; a sister, June (John) Franks of Rochester, Minn.; a sister-in-law. Alice Smith of Hill City, S.D.; a daughter-in-law. Linda (Keith) Latham of Mocksville; and sev eral nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 1 p.m.. Saturday, April 4, at Courtney Baptist Church with the Rev. Ricky Atkins of ficiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Vet erans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family re ceived friends Saturday, April 4. at the church. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Ste 103, Mocksville; or Courtney Baptist Educational Building Fund. 3341 Courtney Church Road. Yadkinville. 27055. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. v^hillip Black well Phillip Blackwell, 73. died on Friday, April 10. 2009 at • Forsyth Medical Center in Win- ston-Sa- 1936 to the late Lynn and Mary Bet Blackwell. He grew up in Davie County, was a mechanic at Cooleemee Mills and an en gine builder at Gravely of Clemmons. Afew ofhis hobbies included building low boy trail ers, welding, playing pool, trad ing, spending time with his grandchildren, and recycling things others considered as trash into artwork. He loved to make people laugh and was an enter tainer when he sang or told jokes. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Betty Blackwell of the home; daughters, Betty (Terry) Sceele of Advance. Mary Blackwell of Clemmons, Brenda Neshell Sims of Chi cago, 111.; sons, Phillip Jr. (Nadine) Blackwell of Mocks- , ville and Donald Blackwell of . Lewisville; a brother, Jake (Margaret) Blackwell; sisters. Ruby Frost, Delia Clement and Norma Blackwell; brothers, Oscar (Linda) Blackwell, Clay Blackwell; and David (Libby) Blackwell; grandchildren, Sherri (Wesley) Moore, Tonica Johnson. Terry (T.A.) Stcele, Jessica Blackwell, Donald (DJ) Blackwell. Tony Steele, Brian Blackwell, Bennie (BJ) Sims, Cameron Sims, Angel Sims and Layla Blackwell; 4 great-grand children; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Louise Blackwell; and a sister, Magdalene Frost Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17 at3-p.m.-at Ce dar Creek Baptist Church. Pas tor C.A. Stewan will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Online condolences; OrahamFuneralHome^fiet. ^Igylee McBride Mrs.Algyiee McBride, 101, died Wednesday, April 2, 2009 in Yeadon, Pa. 1 She was born March 15, 1908 in Harmony to the late Thomas F. Holman and Eliza beth Lizzie Hodge Holman. She was educated in the Davie County Schools and lived the majority of her adult life in Long Island. N.Y., where she was employed as a domestic worker. She was a dedicated member of her community Pen- tecosul church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie McBride, and a' nephew she raised, Tho mas Oglesby. Survivors: 2 nieces, Algylee W. Rogers and Margaret Ann (Randall) Person; a great-niece and caretaker, Janine D. (Merrille R.)Parkinson, their children, Justin and Jaremy Parkinson; nephews Cornell (Dana S.) Holman, George Holman, Raymond (Margie) Holman; local relatives in the Davie and Rowan area include Hdmonia Hollis, Lucille Ijaraes. Eva Turner, Nellie Ramseur, Omega Ijames, and Mary Holman. Graveside service was held Friday. April 10 at noon at Pal metto Cemetery in MocksvUle. The Rev. Norman Dudley ofTi- ciated. On-line condolences; GrahamFuneralHome.net. ^^(^ndre Love Andre Love, 58, of Abbey Lane, MocksvUle, died on April 7, 2009 at his home. Graham Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences; www.grahamfuneralhome.net. Earnest Alfred Smith Earnest Alfred Smith Sr. 80, of Advance, died Wednesday, April I, 2009 at Forsyth Medi cal Center. He was bom July 20, 1928 in Guilford County. He was re tired from the furniture business and of,the Baptist faith. Survivors; his wife, Sandra Troutt Smith of the home; 2 daughters, Patsy and Becky (Keith); 2 sons. Earnest Jr. (Sheila) and Todd (Jaimie); 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grand child; and his dog, Rusty. A private family service will be held later. ^Mohn Wesley Wooten Mr. John Wesley Wooten, 80, of Deadmon Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, April 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom April 12,1928, in Iredell County to the late Samuel and Vadie Denny Wooten." Mr. Wooten attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Preston Wooten, James Wooten, Harding Wooten and Bill Wooten. Survivors: a brother, Dwight (Frankie) Wooten of Mocks ville; a sister, Martha Ward of Woodleaf; several nieces and nephews; caregiver, Carolyn Wagner of Mocksville; and spe cial friends, Henry Grant and Frances Straley, both of Mocks ville. A graveside service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Friday, April 10, at Dutchman Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Dairell Cox officiating. Memorials; charity of the donor's choice. f Online condolences; ivivw. eatonfuneralsen'ice. com. e> o <0 alter Ray Bennett Sr. Walter Ray Bennett Sr.. 73, of Rainbow Road. Advance, died on Tuesday. April 14. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bom in Forsyth County on April 9,1936, he was the son of the late Grover Ray and Mattie Ellen Tbacker Beimett: He was retired from Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was retired as pastor of Chapel of Gods Word, which was located behind his house. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Betty Yarbrough Betmett; a son, Walter Ray (Gail) Bennett Jr. of Elm City; 2 daughters, Deborah Aim (David) Beimett Steele of Cooleemee and Bobbie Jean Bennett Hendrix of Mocksville; a brother, James Franklin (Penny) Bennett; 8 grandchildren, Michelle (Tucker) Gibson, Jenny Bennett, Josh (Karen) Hendrix, Candice (Ryan) Burton. Magan (Richard) Carter, Melissa ( BJ) Kiser, James Wilkins and Will (Heather) Batts; 17 great-grand children, Cassie, Raheem,' Danielle, Cody, Caleb, Anna, Dallas, William, Cody, Rylan, Dakota, Makenniu Tristan, Tori, Emma, Ty and baby Carter (on the way). He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Gray Bennett, A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bennett was held on Wednesday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at the Salisbury National Cem etery with his son. Pastor Walter Ray Bennett Jr. and Donald Funderburke officiating. The family received friends on Fri day, April 17 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: Hospice of Davie. 377 Hospital St.. Mocks ville. Online condolences: www. daviefuneralservice. com. ^ecelia Marie Boivin Cecelia Marie (Cormier) Boivin. 96, of Clemmons Vil lage II, died April 20. 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Dec. 31,1912 in Lansboro, Mass., to the late William B. and Charlotte Keeler Sherman. She was married to the late Henry A. Cormier of Somers, Conn, for 22 years and the late Charles Boivin for 15 years. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, and daughters Judith Aim in 1968 and Jacqueline Marie in 2008. Survivors: 3 sons, Bruce E. Cormier of Winston-Salem, Brian T. Cormier of Mocksville, and Gary Cormier of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; daughters-in-law. Marcia Coimier, Jeanette and Frankie Byerly and Glenna Cormier, and a son-in-law, John Larabee; 6 grandchildren, Kim- berly (Darren) Crotts of Ad vance, Nicole (Brian) Crotts of Mocksville, Jennifer (Dave) Couture of Broadbrook, Conn., Jonathan (Annette) Larabee of S. Glastonbury, Conn., James (Joleen) Larabee of Storrs, Conn., and Melissa Cormier of Ft. Meyers; and 12 great-grand children. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 321 Redland Rd., Ad vance. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem. 27103. o o ; v>^seph Turner Greene Jr. Joseph Turner Greene Jr.. 80. died on April 17. 2009. He was bom June 20,1928, ; and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Turner Greene Sr., and Mervin Blevins . Greene; and his twin brother. . Survivors: his wife, Naomi Lewis Greene; sisters, Ruth Lee Austin and husband David; Clara Disher; a niece; a great- niece; and his pet companion, Susan. He graduated from Hanes High School; was in the Navy in World War U; a member of the Farmington Masonic Lodge; a member of the Winston-Salem Jaycees and their man of the year in 1963; and graduated from the Winston-Salem Barber College, which was his life-time profession. He donated his time to organizations including Goodwill Industries, Amos Cottage, Jaycees Boys Home of NC. The United Fund, NC Eye Bank, Piedmont Bowl, Boy Scouts, Baptist Home, Forsyth TB, Cancer Crusade, Yoder Home, Master Barber Association, and the Red Cross Bloodmobile. He was past president of the Winston-Salem Jr Chamber of Commerce. His memorial service was held Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at Farmington Baptist Church, Mocksville with Pastor Phillip Brande officiating. The family received friends following the service in the fellowship hall. A graveside service will be held at' a later date. Memorials: JT Greene Charitable Trust Fund, Winston- .Salem Foundation, 860 West 5 Street, Winston-Salem, 27101- 2506; the Farmington Baptist Building Fund, c/o Robin Quinn, 1836 Farmington Road, Mocksville; or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences: made to www.mem.com. ^^arry Wayne Hamilton Larry Wayne Hamilton, 66, of Dogtrot Road, Mocksville. diedTuesday. April 14,2009. at Forsyth Medical Center in Win ston-Salem. He was bom Oct. 18, 1942, in Rowan County to the late Marion Buddy and Cay Surratt Hamilton. He was a retiied tmck driver. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Linda Angell Hamilton, of the horhe; a daughter and son- in-law, Dottie and Ray Graham of Cleveland; 2 sons and daugh ters-in-law, Dean Ht^lton and MyraTannehill of Salisbury and David and Diane Hamilton of Granite Quarry; mother-in-law, Edna Angell of Mocksville; brothers and sisters-in-law. Gray and Barbara AngeU, Nat and Vicki Angell, Nan AngeU and Jimmy Blume, and Pattie AngeU; 7 grandchildren, Chris topher Graham, Kenny Graham, Kandi and Michael Legault, KelU Graham, Daniel Hamilton, Heather Hamilton and MUcayla HamUton; and a multimde of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with his Pastor Will Pryor offi ciating. Burial followed at Free dom Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received fiiends on Friday, April 17, at Eaton Fu neral Home. Memorials: Harvest Fellow ship. c/o Suntrust, 148 Water St., MocksvUle, ATTN: Marcia Perrell. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. LJ C> 1 n o c 2 3 § w So ■w g n o B. » VS. ■> ■a § a> cz " 21 o' o c. cr S 5^dna Cope Hendrix Mrs. Edna Cope Hendrix. 88, of US 64 East. Mocksville, died Wednesday. April 15. 2009. at Forsyth Medical Center in Win- ston-Salem. She was bom April 6,1921, in Davie'County to the late- { Wiley B. Cope Sr. and Effie i Hendrix Cope. Mrs. Hendrix was a faithful member of Fork Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for sev eral years in the Junior Depart ment. She was a member of the ' Davie County Hospital Auxil iary for several years. ' She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charlie David Hendrix on Dec. 9, 2006; an infant daughter. Nancy Carol Hendrix; 3 sisters. Vasta Cope, Sadie Bur ton and Mozelle Gillean; and 2 brothers, Dennie Cope and Wiley B. Cope Jr. Survivors: 2 daughters, Connie (Dallas) Jones and Shirey (Bud) Hauser. all of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren. Debbie Cranfill of Advance. Karen Wagoner, Michael (Heidi) Jones, and Barry (Stacy) Hauser, all of Mocksville; 7 great-grandchildren, Brooke Wagoner. David Wagoner, Dylan Cranfill, Colby Cranfill. Chandler Jones, Travis Jones and Cade Jones; and a sister, Jessie (Bill) Gobble of Mocks ville. A funeral service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Friday, April. 17. at ForkBaptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Garrett offici ating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church' cemetery. The fam ily received friends April 16 at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Don Foster Me morial Fund, do Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E. Mocksville. Online condolences: www.ealonfuneralservice.com. •^^andi L. Jones Kandi L. Jones. 24„ of Statesville. died on Monday. April 14, 2009, at her home. Bora in Roivan County on Sept. 20, 1984, she was the daughter ofTerry Lynn Kimmer of Mocksville and the late Kim- berly Cohen Patterson, who pre ceded her in death on April 13. 2009. She was of the Baptist faith and had been employed at Kimberly-Clark. Also surviving: a sister, Kendra Nicole Kimmer of Mocksville; her grandmother, Kay Carter of Mocksville; her stepfather, Walt Patterson of Statesville; an aunt, Kathy Cohen Smith of'Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate her life was held Saturday. April 18 at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating. The family received Mends on Saturday. Online condolences; wwiv. daviefuneralservice. com. Mae Pope Pierce Mrs. Willie Mae Pope Pierce. 89, of the Franklin community in Rowan County, died on 1919 ^ in Rowan County to the late Garland Henry Pope and Mary Edith Harrison Pope. She attended Woodleaf School. Mrs. Pierce retired from Laguna Swimwear after 19 years of work. She was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Women's Circle and Friendly Bible Class. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her husband, Emest Caudell Pierce on Sept. 20, 2001; a brother. Garland Henry Pope Jr.; 2 sisters, Elva Pope Crawford and Glendon Pope Penley; and a step-great- graiiddaughter, Isabelle Nicole Barcenas. Survivors: 2 daughters, Ann P.McCulloh(Bill)ofSalisbury, • and Mary Jo P. Peacock (Gary) of Mocksville; and 3 sisters, Betty Correll of China Grove, Gene Saunders and Wilma Penley, both of Salisbury: 3 grandchildren.. Roxanne Shrewsbury (Roger). Tommy Waller (Lori). and Terry Waller (Peggy); a step-grandchild; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 step- great-grandchildren; 2 great- great-grandchildren; and 3 step- great-great grandchildren. The tamiJy received friends Saturday. April 18 at Summersett Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. in Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Larry Summey conducting. Burial followed at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Franklin Presbyterian, 280 Franklin Church Dr. Salisbury, 28147; or Autumn Care of Mocksville, 1007 Howard St. Online condolences: wvw.summerser^imeraUv}me.com. O" f ? o c ^ 3. - CT Z o' ^cr. cr V^lma Combs Shoaf Alma Mae Combs Shoaf. 89, of Duke Street; Mocksville, ' died on Saturday,-April 18,2009 ' at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. Bom in Wilkes County on-1 June 16, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Marshall ' Columbus and Laura Rinda McCrary Combs. She retired fn)m Cone Mills in 1981, where she was a re-inspector. Mrs. Shoaf was a member of First I Baptist Church of Cooleemee. | She was a Suiiday school ! teacher and a member of the ' choir. She also was a member of the Senior Citizens. She was preceded iii death by her husband. Thomas Robert Shoaf. who she married on April ' 23, 1937. Survivors: 3 daughters, Geraldine (Paul) Leatherman of : Woodleaf, Glenda (Robert) Earnhardt and Kathy Corriher, both of Mocksville; 8 grandchil- , dren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; nu merous nieces and nephews. Mrs; Shoaf was also pre ceded in death by five sisters. Carrie Mayes, Pauline Pinkston, Viola Yates, Jettie Reiley, and Ruth Troutman; a brother. Sidney Everette Combs; and a grandson. Robert" Lynn Leatherman. The service to celebrate Mrs. Shoaf's life was held Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at First Bap tist Church of Cooleemee, with the Rev, Tommy Register offi ciating. The family received friends prior to the funeral hour atthechurch. Entombment fol lowed at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: First Baptist of Cooleemee, 284 Marginal St.; or Kate 8. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Win- .ston-Salem, 27103 Online condolences: wmv.daviefiineralservice.com. >^Aobert Martin Staley V Mr. Robert Martin "Bobby" Staley. 38. of Mocksville. died Saturday, April 18,2009. He'wasbomFeb. 1. 1971.in Davie County to. Larry James and Patsy Riddle Staley." Mr.' Staley was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church where he was a trumpet player in the praise band. He was a member of the Mocksville Masonic Lodge AF&AM 134. Mr. Staley was employed by the Wihston Salem Police Department arid was in the C-Company 1- 252CAB. NC National Guard in Southern Pines where he was a 2nd Lt. Platoon Leader. He was active with the Western Caro lina M^ching Band. Mr. Staley had attained Boy Scouts high est rank of Eagle Scout. Survivors: his wife. April Green Staley of the home; 2 daughters, Allison and Jill of the home; his parents of Mocks ville; 2 brothers, Jimmy (Shayna) Staley and Richard (Elizabeth) Staley; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, at Calvary Baptist Church in Wnston-Salem with the Rev. Dale Harlan officiating. Burial followed in Blaise Bap tist Church Cemetery in Mocks ville. with Military Honors. The family received friends Tues day, April 21, at Calvary Bap tist Church. Memorials: Robert Martin "Bobby" Staley Memorial Fund, do any Wachovia Bank branch. Online condolences: www. eatonfuneralservice. com. b<^enneth E. Whitaker Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Whitaker, 65, of Yadkinville, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, Hoots Me- ' ' County on July 31, 1943, to the late Latlie Lafayette and Naomi Reavis Whitaker, and was a supervisor with Century Reproduction in- East Bend. Mr. Whitaker had been employed with North Davidson in Davidson County. He enjoyed his work as a hobby. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and traveling. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Delmus and Hubert Whitaker and an infant sister. Louetta Whitaker. Survivors: 4 daughters, Cindy Wyatt (Keith) of Yadkinville, Lisa Macemore of Wilmington, Kay Hardison and Angela Brown (Kevin) all of Yadkinville; 2 sons, Michael Eugene Creed and Stephen Creed (Robin); a stepson, Dalton Creed and their mother. Christine Whitaker, all of East Bend; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Debbie Walser (Ralph). Ida Mae Cranfill (Fred); a brother, Harvey Whitaker, all of Mocks ville; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was con ducted at 3 p.m. Sunday. April 19, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, at Eaton Fu neral Home in Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. J\WaIter Ray Bennett Sr. Walter Ray Bennett Sr., 73, of Rainbow Road, Advance, died on Tuesday, April 14. at the l a t e Grover Ray and Mattie Ellen Thacker Bennett. He was retired from Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was retired as pastor of Chapel of Gods Word, which was lo cated behind his house. Survivors: his wife of 55 ' years, Betty Yarbrough Bennett; a son, Walter Ray (Gail) Bennett Jr. of Elm City; 2 daughters, Deborah Ann (David) Bennett Steele of Cooleemee and Bobbie Jean Bennett Hendrix of Mocksville; a brother, James Franklin (Penny) Bennett; 8 grandchildren, '• Michelle (Tucker) Gibson, Jenny Bennett, Josh (Karen) Hendrix, Candice (Ryan) Burton, Magan (Richard) Carter, Melissa (BJ) Kiser, James Wilkins and Will (Heather) Batts; 17 great-grand- children, Cassie, Raheem, Danielle, Cody, Caleb. Anna, Dallas, William, Cody, Rylan, Dakota, Makenna, Tristan, Tori, Emma, Ty and baby Carter (on • the way). He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Gray Bennett. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bennett was held on Wednesday, April 22. at I p.m. at the Salisbury National Cem etery with his son. Pastor Walter Ray Bennett Jr. and Donald ; Funderburke officiating. The family received friends on Fri- day, April 17 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St., Mocks- ' VilJe. • ; • .i,. Online ; condolences: j w\vw.daviefuneralservice.com^ f ^^ussell Newton Hodges Russell iNewton Hodges, 80, of Norfolk, Va.. died on April 20, 2009 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Anaiive of Vilas, he was the son of the late Bun and Effie' Hodges. He retired from the U.S„^ Navy as a master chief petty of ficer after 35 years, and also re tired from Navy Family Ser vices. He was a member, of St. John's United Methodist Church and was president of the United Methodist Men. He. was on the board of the ABNB Federal Credit Union. He continued to volunteer for the Navy Family Services after his retirement. Survivors; his wife, Nancy H. Hodges; 2 sons, James R. Hodges and wife-Patty and Rob ert N. Hodges and wife Lynn, ail of Mocksville; a sister, Reba H. Hodges and a brother, Maston M. Hodges, both of Boone; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. A celebration of Mr. Hodge's life was celebrated at St. John's United Methodist Church in Norfolk on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Jim Maddox and David Wade officiating. The family greeted friends Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Tidewater Drive Chapel. A graveside service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church Cem etery in Mocksville. Memorials: GFWC Virginia Headquarters, PO Box 8750, Richmond, VA 23226 (checks to Virginia Tech project to pur chase advanced life rescue ve hicle for student run rescue squad; or American Diabetes Assoc., 870 Greenbriar Circle, Suite .404, Chesapeake,-VA 23320. Online condolences: w\vw.hoUomon-brown.com. J)(^onald Lewis Johnson Donald Lewis Johnson, 53, originally from Salisbury, died Sunday, April 19,2009, in Jack sonville, Fla. He was bom Dec. 5, 1955, in Salisbury to the late Mamie Lee Perry Johnson and Louis Johnson. He attended the Rowan County public schools. He was a self-employed plumber and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jennie and Jimmie Hawthorne, and aunts Vina Hawthorne and Lillie Mae Rhodes. Survivors: his wife, Margo Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; son, Donald L. Johnson Jr. of Jacksonville; brothers Dennis (Loretta) Johnson, Salisbury, and, Benjamin •' (Jeanette) Johnson, Mocksville; sisters Emily Perry and Charlotte (Henry) Giles, both of Salisbury; uncle James Hawthorne, Chicago, Dl.; great- aunt. Estella Rimes, Savannah, Ga.; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Friday from noon-1 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Nilous Avery officiat ing assisted by the Rev. Rodney Barker. A military graveside ser vice was held Tuesday, April 28 at II a.m. Online condolences: ivwYv. Hairs tonfh. com. Cj O W9 o c f-a- ' 2 z o' ^ CT or S ^^ric Sam Manning " Eric Sam Manning. 53, of Comatzer Road, Mocksville, died on T^iesday, April 14,2009, at his home. Bom in Nash County onMay 31,1955, he was the son of Sam Allen Manning Jr. of Chesa peake, Va. and Anganetha Christine Popp. He last worked at Bames Hn Shop. Survivors: his wife, Robin Michelle Morris Manning, whom he married on June. 20. 2003; a daughter, Lisa Kay Manning of Mocksville; a step daughter, Christy Lewis of Mocksville; a stepson, Shaw Reynolds of Sharpsburg; 2 brothers, Bmce Allen (Cindy) Manning of Roahoke Rapids, and David Rudolph (Lorrie) Manning of Oak Creek, Wsc.; a sister, Amy Marie (Neal Hymel) Bass of Wake Forest; 4 step grandchildren. Damian. Devon and Dacoda Lewis and Gabriella Reynolds. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Manning was held on April 20 in the Edgecombe Me morial Park in Tarboro,. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. Allen Medford Mr. Joe Allen Medford, 73, of Salisbury, formerly of Old Boxwood Church Road. Mocksville. died SatuHay. April 25, 2009, at The Brian Center of Salisbury. , q Mr. MedfSrf was bom Nov. 1 15,1935, in Forsyth County to ^ the late Zola Mae Frances and ; Jesse Bj^on Medford. He was a long-time employee of Chrysler _ and Sara Lee, and a dog lover . who raised Miniature Dachs hunds and Chihuahuas. Mr. Medford enjoyed spending time. watching birds and cooking with his smoker on the back. porch built by his. son. Gary; in v the earlier days, he,and his wife. ^ Daisy owned and enjoyed riding horses in Mocksville and fish-. ing on Lake Erie in Michigan. - He was also preceded in death by an infant brother. Jack Medford; and a sister, Ma^ Sue_ Medford. „ ' i 3 In addition to his wife, Daisyfl who resides-at Brian Center of Salisbury; survivors include: 2 sons, Gary Allen (Laura) Medford and Darryl Lee (April) Medford, all of Mocksville; a sister. Riiby-(Luther) Cain of . Clemmons; 2 brothers, Jesse (Carlytta) Medford Jr.. and ; Ralph (Shirley) Medford of > Winston Salem. > = Memorials: American Can- . cer Society. 4-A Oak Branch » Dr.. Greensboro, 27407;,.or i Rowan Regional Hospice. 720 i Grove St., Salisbury. 28144,. Online condolences: : www.eatonfitneralservice.com. ^ viEdward Michael Tkach Mr. Edward Michael Tkach, 77, of ClemmoriS, died Wednes day, April 22,2009 at his home. He was bom Sept. 27,1931 in Monmoth County, N.J. to Michael Victoria Kocumbas Tkach. Mr. Tkach was a mem ber of- Holy Faimly. CathoUc Church and was retitedftomthe U.S. Navy as a chief petty of ficer after 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Anne Chaffe Tkach and a daughter, Valerie Harris. Survivors: 6 children, Debbie Lowdennilk and hus band Gray of MocksvUle, Ed- ward M: Tkach Jr. of Buffalo. N.Y., Albert G. Tkach and wife Donna of Advance, Frankie A. Stames and husband James of High Rock, David A. Tkach and wife Paula and Cliff B. Tkach and wife Renae. aU of Mocks ville; J1 grandchildren. Will, Ben and Kelly Lowdennilk, Heather Vestal. Sterling Tkach, Brandy Shore, Kay lee and Ashlee Trivette, Jesse and Emmie Tkach and Adam Ridenhour, 2 great-grandchil dren. Aiyden and Karlynn Ves tal, and a special ftiend, David Damico. The family will have a pn- vate graveside service. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. to cs --J) D es n o c 2 H W 2 93 2 n o s D. G9 > •a •1 O V T^mmy Cable Heilard i Tamay Lynette Cable ^ Hellard, J5, of Benson, Ariz., formerly of Mocksville, died Tuesday. April 28, 2009 at her home. Bom m Davie County on Aug. 13. 1973, she was the dau^terof Samuel Tomer and Peggy Jean Mauldin Cable. She was an LPN in the Hospice Unit at the VA Hospital in Tucson and wassmerober ofJerusalem Baptist Church. Also surviving: a daughter, Reagan Nicole Hellard; a brother. Gene (Carol) Cable of Salisbury; 2 sisters. Dale (Tony) Allen and Debbie (Autber) Rabon Mocksville; and sev eral nieces and nephews. The service to celebrate her life was held Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. iathe Davie Funeral Ser vice. Cbapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating. The family receive friends on Sunday. Burial was private. Online condolences: wwyv.danefuneralservice.com. \><Conielia Carson Howell Mrs. Cornelia Carson 'Toots" Howell, 81, died Satur day, May 2, 2009 at Willow- brook Healthcare Center. She was bom May 11, 1927 in Iredell County to the late Tanis and Sallie Mae Carson. She attended Pleasant Hill Bap tist Church in Hamptonville during her childhood. She at tended Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Her husband, Harding Boyce Howell, preceded her in death onDec. 11,1992. She was also preceded in death by a son. Harding Boyce Howell Jr.; daughters, Sarah Williams and • Mozella H. Dobson; sister, Jettie Carson Smyre; brothers, William Bus Carson and Frank Carson. Surviving: her daughters, Addie (Norman) Gillespie, Ruby HoweU; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sis ter, Gladys Carson; son-in-law, Paul R. Dobson: sister-in-law, Rachel D. Carson; special niece, Mary Redmond; several other nieces, nephews and friends. Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. C.A. Stewart. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will re ceive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 2-3 at the church. Online condolences: www.gentryfimeralservice.cffm. SO ^ g Zi - cr ^^atasha Diane Imes Latasha Diane Imes, 30, of New York, died April 27, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 20. 1978 in F a r Rbckaway, N. Y.. daughter of George and W. I Alfredia Imes Redmond. She Joined Piney Grove AME Zion Church at an early age and attended Davie High School. She fur thered her education in nursing, and worked as a CNA for sev eral years. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Andrew Redmond and David Dalton. Survivors: her husband. An thony McClelland and their 4 children, Nyesbia, Anitra, Akeon, Keshawn McClelland, all of New York; 2 stepsons, Khari and Antonio McClelland; her parents, George and Alfredia Redmond; God-par ents, Caroline and Willie Ferrell; 4 brothers, Ramek Howell of Charlotte, Shawn Peebles of California, Tyrone James and Curtis Lewis, both of Mocksville; a sister. Tiffany James of Mocksville; a sister- in-law, Felicia Stevenson; her mother-in-law, Peggy McClelland; grandparents, Beaulah Redmond, Vivian Imes, Pauline Brown, and Buford Dalton; a special loved one, Hannah Lynch; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service was held Wednesday, May 6 at noon at Piney Grove AME Zion Church in Harmony. The Rev. David Hoover officiated and burial followed in the church cem etery. The family received friends one hour before the ser vice. Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. '''^^earl Anders Jordan Mrs. Pearl Anders Jordan. 86, of Marconi Street, Mocks ville, died Sunday, May 3,2009, at Autumn Care of Mocksville. She was bom July 24,1922, in McDowell County, W.Va. to the late Walter Glenn and Naomia Belcher Anders. Mrs. Jordan was a retired RN and was a member of First United Meth odist Church in Mocksville. She enjoyed walking, crocheting, gardening and cooking, espe cially scalloped potatoes and chicken pie. She was also pre ceded in death by an infant son, Bill Hairis Jordan Jr., her hus band, Bill Harris Jordan Sr.; and a sister, Beulah Hartlage. Survivors: her daughter, Me lissa Ann Jordan of the home; a brother, Walter Glenn Anders Jr. of Texas; and special friend, Corey Foote of Mocksville. Burial was in Salisbury Historic National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later. Memorials: First Methodist Pastor Discretionary Fund, 310 N. Main.St., Mocksville. Online condolences: wvAv.eatonfiineralservice.com. ^Wayne Edgar Trexler Sr. ^ WayneEdgarTrexlerSr.,65, died May 2. 2009 at Rowan Regional Memorial Hospital Glenn Trexler and Florence Mae Bams Trexler. Educated in Davie County Schools, he was the owner and operator of Trexler Constmction. Mr. Trexler drove the wrecker for his friends Robbie and Mark at Franklin Service. Mr. Trexler was of the Baptist Faith. He never met a stranger; he loved his family, and enjoyed helping people. He was a golfer, a bowler, and shot for APA pool league. Survivors: his wife, Joyce Frady Trexler, whom he married April 15, 1961;ason Wayne E. "Bubba" Trexler Jr. (Sherry) of Woodleaf; daughter, Lisa T. Waddell (Phillip) of Lexington; 2 brothers David "Boone" Trexler and Gene Trexler of Cooleemee; 2 grandchildren. Brand! McKinney ofLexington and Curtis Trexler of Woodleaf; 2 great-grandchildren, Bryton Wayne Chislom and Nevaeh Jade Hayes. Visitation was Tuesday, May 5 at Lyerly Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord. Online condolences: www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com. "XjVilliani Henry T\imer Mr. William Henry Turner, 78, died on April 29. 2009 in Davis Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in County on 193t,sonof the late Stokes and Martha Nicholson 'I\inier. He graduated valedicto rian of the class of 1950 ai Unity High School in Statesville. Shortly thereafter, be entered the US Air Force and began a career which lasted 20 yean. He was honorably discharged in 1971. He continued working for the federal government as an in vestigator, and as a Secret Ser vice agent. He met and made many friends as he traveled within the states and other coun tries. He returned from Califor nia to his childhood community in 1992 where he and his son Cory made their home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Turner; all six of his siblings, Maijorie, Mabel, John Archie, Mitchell, Joe and Stokes. Survivors; 2 sons, Byroii (Allison) Turner of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Cory Turner and friend Amanda of Statesville; a daughter. Jasmin Turner of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister- in-law, Eva Turner; 6 grandchil dren, Deseree, Angel, C.J., Timothy and Robert Turner, and Zoser Hazel; a large number of nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Charles Turner; other relatives and friends. His funeral service was held Monday, May 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Norman : Dudley officiated and burial fol- I lowed with military rites in Na tional Cemetery, Salisbury. The family received friends 30 min utes before the service. Online condolences: CrahamFuneralHome.neA. Essie Wittman Mrs. Wilma Essie Wittman. 88, of Orange, Calif., died April 30. 2009. Mrs. Wittman was bom Dec. 29,1920, in Davie County to the late John Frank and Mary McMath Essie. She attended Courtney High School, Mars Hill College and graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College (Appalachian State University) with a degree in education. Mrs. Wittman taught and administered in schools in North Carolina, Iowa, and Cali fornia for 67 years, retiring in October of 2007, due to ill health. She was active in the National Education Association, Orange County Education As sociation, and served on numer ous statewide committees on education in California. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wittman Survivors: a son, David Wittman, of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; 2 daughters, Jeanne Stewart and Vicki Wittman of Orang; 3 grandsons; 2 great-grandsons; 2 brothers, James E. Essie of Mocksville and Francis Essie of Gastonia. A graveside service was to be conducted at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at Farmington Commu nity Cemetery with Dr. Ray Ammons officiating. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. V^Iae Deen Hairston Mae Deen Hairston died on Thursday, May 7, 2009, She was Early in life she moved with her family to North Carolina, where she attended Davidson County Schools. At an early age, she joined Buncombe Baptist Church, where she served faith fully in several capacities. Survivors: her mother of Lexington; husband, Willie Hairston of Lexington: a son, Terry Smith of Lexington; 2 daughters, Paula Smith (Keith) Wilkie and Tabatha Smith of Lexington; step-children, An thony and Kim; a brother. James Lee Hairston of Lexington; 2 grandchildren, Keith Felicia Wilkie and Kendall Jamaal Johnson; 2 nephews. Terran Jamarl Leonard, and Heath Ber nard Leonard; special friends, the Dameron, Adams, Dodd, Smith, and Linder families; a host of other relatives and friends. Her funeral service was held Wednesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. at Buncombe Baptist Church. Dr. Claude Forehand officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. Online condolences; CrahamFuneralHome.nei. j;;>^illard T. Hayes Sr. Mr. Willard T. "Pop" Hayes Sr.. 86, of Liberty Road, Mocks- ville, died Monday, May II, 2009, at his He-'was in Wilkes S ' County to itfk the late Reallieand Marie Loer Hayes. Mr. Hayes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy hav ing served during World War 11. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church and retired as owner of Mocksville Automodve. Survivors: his wife, Wilma Woodie Hayes of the home; 3 children. Ted (Runella) Hayes, Debbie (Jim) Robins and Larry Hayes, all of Mocksville; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and 3 grand daughters, Jennifer (Wayne) Mabe, Bethany Laird and Dana Lee Hayes. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Liberty United -Methodist Church, with the Revs. Karen Roberts and Jimmy Lancaster officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends Tuesday, May 12, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia-' tive CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville; or Liberty Methodist, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville; or charity of donor's choice. Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralsenice.com. . Barnes Plott Mrs. Betty Barnes Plott, 81, of Advance, died or\ Sunday, May 10. 2009 at Forsyth Medi cal Center. She was bom Oct. 27, 1927 in Davie County to James David and Mattie Minor Barnes. --- - Preceding her in death are 5 brothers, Calvin, Homer, Green, Jay and Howard Barnes and 4 sisters,. Annie McCarter, Alma Hardiman and Sallie (infant) and Mary Louise (infant). Survivors: her husband of 63 years, J. H. Plott Jr; 2 daughters, Gail Walker, and Nancy Harpe and husband Amie; a son, David Plott; 5 grandchildren, Jonathan Walker and wife Kathy, Janet Mclntyre and husband Ricky, Joe Harpe and wife Jessica, Emily Comatzer and husband Scott and Read Plott; 5 great grandchildren, Gabriel, Levi, Jack and Teo Walker and Wyatt Harpe;. 2 brothers, Thomas Barnes and wife Edna and Coy Barnes and wife Nan; care-giv ers. Doris Sloan, Carolyn Bright, Brenda Patterson, Penny Robbins and Carol Lewis; and a special friend. Evelyn Hunter who delivered tapes of weekly church services at Macedonia Moravian. A celebration of life service was to be held at 2 p.in. Wednes day, May 13 at Macedonia Moravian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev Jeff Carter officiating. Burial was to follow in the church graveyard.- The family was to receive friends following the service and at other times at the home of Mr. Plott. MeniOriais: Macedonia Moravian, 700 NC 801 N., Ad vance. Online condolences: www.havworth-miller.com. jMack Allen Plott ^ Jack Allen Plott, 38, of Statesville. died on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. from injuries in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Davie County on Oct. 14.1970, to Art ist Lee Pedro Plott of Mocks ville and Libbie Parker Plott of j Statesville. He was a self-em- ! ployed builder and was of the Baptist faith. Also surviving: his second mom, Sherry Plott; 2 sons. Art ist Wilson "Will" Plott and Beau Allen Plott of Mocksville; a daughter, Danielle .Renea GibsonofRichland;2brothers, ! Matt Allan (Tracy) Seats of Mocksville and Thomas Ed ward (Debbie) Plott of Statesville; the mother of his children, Kandice Alien Plott and a special friend, Lee Anne Owens. He was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Patrick Seats. The service to celebrate his life was held on Saturday. May 9. at 11 a.m., in the Davie Fu neral Service Chapel with the Rev. Larry Holleman officiat ing. Burial was in (he Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends May 8 at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville. Online condolences: www.daviefiineralservice.com. 55 ^tty Gray Riddle Mrs. Betty Gray Riddle, 64, of Harmony, died Thursday, May 7. 2009. She was bom Dec. 10, 1944 in Iredell County to Hubert and Esther Campbell Reavis. Mrs. Riddle was a retired nurse and loved helping people iti the community. Mrs. Riddle was preceded in death by her mother, and by an infant daughter. Surviving: her children, Jef frey Ice of Florida: Lisa Riddle. Taylorsville; Mark (Priscilla) Riddle, Harmony; Pamela (Donnie) Riddle, Winston-Sa- lem; her father, Hubert Reavis of Harmony; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sis ter, Donna Wallace, Statesville. The family received friends Monday, May 11, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service was at 4 p.m. Monday in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Ken Seckler. Burial fol lowed in the Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons." Online condolences: www.gentryfuneralsen'ice.com. jbettnis Clark Rogers Mr. Dennis Clark Rogers, 36, of Huntersville, died on May 4, 2009, at Oasis of Hope Hospi- I 1 tal in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico after »" • a battle with T cancer. His m " ^ wife, Lisa®IB was by his side, as were his parents, Robert He -was bom July 22,1972, in Florence County, S.C. to Robert D. and Creola Gobble Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a member of The Cove Church, Mooresville where he was involved with the youth and music ministries. He grew up in Mocksville with his brothers. He later moved to the Charlotte area where he began his life's calling of-impacting students with the love of God. After serving as a volunteer worship and youth leader, he was hired by The Cove Church as youth director. He later moved to Virginia Beach, Va. to help start a church as the wor ship leader. While in Virginia, he was ordained in 2005, and where he met the woman of his dreams. Clark and Lisa were married on May 26, 2006, The couple returned to North Caro lina where he became the wor ship leader at Connection Church in Davidson. Before his illness, he had returned to The Cove's student ministry staff. On a website biography, he once said his goals were: 'To love God more, to love my wife more, and to love people more." His life was celebrated with a benefit worship concert that drew hundreds of friends earlier this month. Also surviving: his-wife, Lisa Hagen Rogers of the home; 3 brothers, Shane, Philip, and Andrew (Diana); grandparents, Carl and Mary Kathryn Rogers; Uncle Randy; a niece, Torri Rogers; 3 nephews, Zach, Aidan, and Alex Rogers; many aunts and uncles; numerous cousins; and many friends in Davie County. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at The Cove Church, with the Revs. Mike Madding, George Franco and Jerel Law otficiat- ing. The body was placed in the church one hour before the ser vice. Burial followed in IJames Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. ' Memorials: IJames Baptist Youth Ministry, 1038 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville, ATTN: Marsha Alexander; or The Cove Church Smdent Min- istries, PO Box 3605, Mooresville, 28117. Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. WIttman, Wilma E., k 88, passed away m IHApril 30, 2009 atF vjher home in Or- I She was L>.£" ; »born December K JH28, 1920 to John Frank and Mary StSm Essie of Davie■^County. NC. She S'iiiiM attended Court-"ney schools before choosing Mars Hill Collegeand graduated from Appalachian State Teachers Collegewith a B.S. in Education. Later she obtained a M.S. in Education with a focus In counselingfrom Pepperdine University. During her 67 year career, she was 'an elementaiy school teacher in hNorth Carolina, Iowa and Or-Kange, before changing gears to. ^ become a high school counselor 0within the Orange Unified School j District. She touched the lives of 51students from two centuries, qover portions of seven decades,/-*and through 12 Presidential^ terms. Throughout her long career she was active in many pro- qfessional organizations including ^local, county, state, and national p ]teachers groups. She served on ^ numerous statewide commis- _sions appointed by former gov- 3 ernors along with several adviso- rry committees. She was found- 1ing member of Leadership Or- \ ange as well as the Foundation JI to Assist California Teachers and Mthe Fringe Benefits Trust for \OUSD. She was recognized nu- vmerous times for her untiring ef- ^forts to make our public schools^a better environment for stu- ^ dents and teachers alike,in addition to her parents, shewas preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert D. i Wittman. Survivors include her daughters, Jeanne and Vickie,and her son, David; her grand sons, David, Mark and Michaeli Carney; her great-grandsons,i Jacob and Kai; and her brothers, James and J. Francis.I Private services were held onMay 5th in Orange and grave side services In North Carolinaon May 7th. The family would especially like to thank Silverado Hospice for their assistance andcomforting approach during herlast days. If desired, donations are suggested for Silverado Hospice, St. Jude Children's Re search Hospital or the Sunshine Kids Foundation. Shaunon-Btyan Mortuary&iWstt ocregislef.com/oWls to eiqjressoon^latces snd sign mis guest book. Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NO lii O Q ^ x ^ Srv5 ^CO Si-l 0=J3 op 00 ^ 1 m M Q q Q ?" > Q. O 3 CD T3 S' 54® n w Q. H ZS ® g-a'<Q i § a-_i i-g T Si 11 a; I ^ a■ i- $ SL J. J :-i ^ :i> ' ^ C-.t® 5 SS § tn a 3 CD 3 m'CQ 2fQ ^40} ^ e t s 2 § ® §• inm |||§'8S <D O ^ t g rt CD 3 ^ 3 P 1^ I § O — CD 3: 'S a ^■ 3 ^ ID i><\^ertlia Spaugh Allen Met Bertha Viola Spaugh Allen, 64, of Spillman Road, Mocksville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Forsyth Me^c^ Centec. Shewas bom June 19,1944, in Forqrth County to the late Harvey L. and Jessie Earn Whisenhunt Spaugh. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother. Survivors: her husband, Billy Wain Allen of the home; a daughter. Penny (Gary) Boner ofAdvance; a son, Tim Allen of the home; 2 grandchildren, Clint and Jessica Boner; 2 sisters, Margie Collier and Frances Vamer, both of Mocksville; 3 brothers, Robert Spaugh of Yadkinville. Ralph (Helen) Spaugh of Boonevilie and Marvin (Jo) Spaugh of Mocks ville; brother and sisters-in-law, John (Doris) Allen of Welcome, Grady (Pat) Allen and Ronnie (Kathy) Allen, all of Mocks ville; special cousin, Frances Ellis of Yadkinville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 21, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Allen Barker officiating. Burial was to follow in Wesley Chapel United Methoffist Church Cemetery. The family was to receiVe friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: American Can cer Society. 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. 27407. Online condolences: www. eatonfimeralservice. com. l^nnie Lois Baker Annie Lois Baker, 75, of Davie Place Residential Care in Mocksville, died on Sunday af ternoon. May 17,2005. ' She was bom on Nov. 12, 1933 in Davie County to Dorsie Lee Baker. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist and Blaise Baptist churches. She loved food, especially fried chicken and pound cake. She loved to laugh and joke. Survivors: 2 devoted aunts, Inez Baker Mayfield and Sallie Lyons Baker, both of Mocks ville; and extended family and friends. Her funeral service was Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. Minister Ruby Clark ofriciated and the Rev. Timothy Wolf was eulo gist. Bunal followed in Shiloh Baptist Chuirch cemetery. Online condolences: grahamfimeralhome.net. \/^llargaret A. Boger Margaret Anderson Boger, 84, of Whimey Road, Mocks ville, died on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. n Bom in Davie County on May 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Walker Anderson. She was retired from Burlington In dustries in Cooleemee and at tended North Main Church of Christ She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Boger, in 1961; and by an infant son, Rudy Boger, 2 broth ers, Hayden and Wayne Ander son, and a sister, Wl^ Danner. Smvivors: a son, Jerry Boger of Statesville; a daughter, Delane Baker of Marianna, Fla.; 2 brothers, Jim Anderson of Lakeland, Fla. and Bruce Anderson of Mocksville; a sis ter, Joyce Goodman of Winston- Salem; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. . The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Boger was held on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Dr. Thomas Torpy offici ating. Burial was in Joppa Cem etery. The family received friends Saturday, May 16, at Davie Fimeral Service. Online condolences: 'www.daviefimeralservice.com. ^^>^therine E. Crotts Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Tutterow Crotts, 81, of NC 801 S.. Mocksville, died Friday, May 15,2009, at Forsyth Medi cal Center in Winston-Salem. She was bom Sept 22,1927, Iin Rowan County to the late' i Duke Barry and Esther Viola ' White Tutterow. Mrs. Crotts ' was a member of Concord United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday ahool teacher ;for many years in the willing workers class and in the nursery. She retired as a teachers assistant with Cooleemee El- ementary School. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joe Nelson Tutterow and Donnie Tutterow. Survivors: herhusband of 61years, Henry Tumer Crotts of n the home; 2 daughters, Vickie i Potts .and "Una Felts (Keith); 3 j sons. David Crotts (Diane), Ri- ( chard Crotts (Debbie) and Dan j Crotts (Angela), all of Mocks- iville; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Vance (Theon) of Mocksville; a brother. Jack Tutterow (Josephine) of Ad vance; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con- ! ducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday. 'May 18, at Concord United Methodist Church, with the ' Revs, Arnold Gosnell and Ken neth Eller officiating. Burial followed in the church cem- ' etery. The family received friends Monday, at the church. Memorials: Victory Junction Gang, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, 27317; of to Pul- monary Hypertension Assoc., 8201 Roeber Road, Suite 400, ' Silver Springs, MD 20910. Online condolences: www.eatonfitneralservice. com. O rb nj O g S n o c z H *< z M 03 ts ■H s* e o, ta to ls» ci ^j^><^eorge Wilbur Flynt , Mr. George Wilbur Flynt, 80. ofAdvance. died Saturday May 16, 2009. . He was bom April 18, 1929 to Robert Wade Flynt Sr. and Beulah Hill Flynt. Mr. Flynt was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Flynt retired from Dillards Department Store. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Woodcock Flynt. Surviving: 2 daughters, April Flynt O'Mara and husband Mark O'Mara of Advance and Jane Flynt Hensdale and hus band Mark Hensdale of Ad vance; a stepson, Frank Wright of Mississippi; 5 grandchildren, Bradley Wright. Zachary Wright, Tyler O'Mara, Cody _ . O'Mara and Danny Flynt; 2 sis ters, Louise CooperofWinston- .Salem and Beulah Mae Burcham of Yadkinville; 7 brothers, Conrad Flynt. Woodrow Flynt, Samuel E. •Flynt, Howard Flynt, all ofWin- ston-Salem, Robert W. Flynt Jr. . of North Wilkesboro, Roy Flynt of Yadkinville and Joe Flynt of Clemmons. A funeral service was held at II a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Karl Kelly officiating. Burial followed in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family received friends Monday at the ftineral home. Memorials: Hospice/Pallia tive CareCenter, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: wwwJiayworth-miller.com. ^yfietty Bailey Glass Mrs. Betty Bailey Glass, 71, of Merrells Lake Road. Mocks- ville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hos pice Home in Winston-Salem. She was bom Sept. 1, 1937, in Davie County to the late Eliza Bailey Cope. Mrs. Glass was an antique dealer and was a mem ber of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her first husband,-Alton David Kit Beauchamp in 1961, and her second husband, Eu gene Ronald Glass in 1999. Survivors: a daughter, Theresa B. Whitaker of Ad vance; 3 sons, Alton Eugene Beauchamp of Lexington, Joe Bailey Beauchamp of Missis sippi and Christopher Lee Glass of Mocksville; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a brother. Bill Bailey. Memorials: Kate B. Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane, Win ston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. ^.^obby Mayhew Mr. Bobby Mayhew, 73, of Leiand, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at New Hanover Hospital in Wilmington. He was bom June 22,'I935 in Davie County to Leon and Margaret Mayhew. He loved his job and worked as long as his health permitted. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rosa Lee; and a brother, Roger Mayhew. Survivors: his wife, Ann Mayhew; a daughter, Phyliss Gonzonlas of Leiand; 2 sons, James and Loretta. and Bobby Mayhew, all of Leiand; 6 grand children; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers. Wayne and Marie Mayhew of Statesville, Leonard and Barbara Mayhew of Leesburg, Ga., and David and Gloria Mayhew of Harmony; 3 sisters, Betty and Bud Bledsoe and Margie andTom Gobble, aU of Mocksville, and Shirley and Max Long of Advance. 0(,Annie Ruth McPherson Mrs. Annie Ruth Call McPherson. 90. of Gwyn Street, Mocksville, died Thursday, May 14, 19181 to die^ late Samuel Milton and Ruth Rollins Call. Mrs. McPherson was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mocks ville and was a retired Regis tered Nurse practicing in Mo bile, Ala. One of her favorite charities was her donations of teddy bears and other stuffed animals to the Mocksville Po lice Department to give to the children they came in contact with. Survivors: her daughter, Julie Secovnie of Willis, Va.; 2 sisters, Maijorie Cardenas of San Antonio, Texas and Elaine Smith of Wilmington; 7 nieces and nephews; a devoted cousin. Jane Tutterow of Mocksville; lifelong family friends, Tilthia Raye Hanes, Katherine Hursey, Helen Crenshaw, Wink Hendricks. Karen'Cope and Doris Miller, all of Mocksville; Joyce Scott. Roy and Phyllis Swanson, Thea Brown, Dr. Joel and Linda Edwards. Pastor Don and Blaire Routh. Memorials; Medical Mission Team First United Methodist , 310 N. Main St., Mt>cksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. JX^Edwin Harold Reeves Mr. Edwin Harold Reeves. 81, of Main Church Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville after a lengthy illness. . He was bom Jan. 8,1928, in Iredell County to the late Willie and Cecil Keller Reeves. Mr. Reeves owned and operated 601 Shell ofMocksviIIefor21 years and then worked at W.G. Whites Ham House for 18 years. He was a gardener known for his watermelons that he shared with neighbors. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Howard. Hubert. Hoarce, Homer Ray and Hoyle. Survivors: his wife, Helen Reynolds Reeves of the home; 2 daughters, Juanita R. Keaton (Jim) of Harmony and Wanda R. Hunter (Alex) of King; a cho sen son, Ray Whisenhunt of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Jenay Wilson and Jeremy Keaton; 2 great-grandchildren, Logan Wilson and Slade Keaton; .3 sisters, Lucille R. Vemon of Greensboro, Anna Mae Wright of Hiddenite and Helen R. Sampson of Harmony; and 2 brothers, Harvey Reeves of Statesville and John Henry Reeves of Mocksville. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Wade Wright and Dorman Brown officiating. Burial followed in Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received fiiends Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. 'Johnnie Lamar l^son Mr. Johnnie Lamar Tyson, 76, of North Charleston, S.C., died at his home, Sunday Forest Tyson and Hilda Viola Hartman Tyson. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the US Marine Corps and the US Navy. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Tyson was a uiick driver with Allied Trucking Systems and later C- Truck. Surviving: his children, son Jimmy L. Tyson and wife Leeann of Savannah, Ga.; son. Johnnie Tyson of Charleston; daughter Carmalita Elaine Dalton and husband Sherman of Advance; daughter Krisii Joy Harness of Dalton Ga. and son, Jeffiey Lloyd Tyson of Walnut Cove; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, William Tyson of Summerville, Ga.; and a sister, Virginia Elkins of Alabama. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 22 at Haywonh-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Lee Pol lock officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Gardens of Memory, Walker- town. The family will receive friends on hour prior to the set-' vice at the funeral home. Memorials: Victory Junction Gang Camp, Adams Way, Randleman, 27317. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. ^<^ames Wesley Wooten Mr. James Wesley Wooten, 78, of US 64 West, Mocksville, died Thursday, May 14, 2009,a; at WFU Bap tist Medical • He was bom in County on to the late Raymond and Mary Jane McCormick Wooten. Mr. Wooten was a member of First Baptist Church, Mocksville and was retired from Norfolk South- em Railroad. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving dur ing the Korean Conflict. He was an ouidoorsman who enjoyed farming, gardening and travel ing to the mountains. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Dolores Wooten; 2 sisters, Ruth Maynard and Pauline Wooten and 4 brothers, George, John. Howard, and Paul Wooten. Survivors: his wife, Jessie Ruth Steelman Wooten of the home; 4 sons, Eric Wesley Wooten, Bruce Steelman Wooten, both of the home, Gregg Scott Wooten (Martha) of Mocksville, and David Neil Wooten, also of the home; a granddaughter, Genny Wooten; 2 brothers. Richard Wooten (Jean) of Salisbury and Bill Wooten (Lucille) of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Eaton Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Rose Cemetery. The fam ily received friends May 15 at the funeral home. Online condolences; www.eaionfuneralservice.com. Catherine Border Catherine "Katie" Border, 75, a long-time resident of Mocksville, died Tuesday morning, April 28. 2009 at St. John's Mercy Villa in Spring field, Mo., from complications associated with dementia. . She was bom in Manila, the Philippines on Sept. 29,1933 to Mildred "Milly" O'Donnell Fikes and Orange James Fikes, both deceased. She graduated from Mamaroneck (N.Y.) High School and moved to San Fran cisco, where she volunteered for the USO and Red Cross. She married Harold "Hal" Border, USMC. They lived in seven states and 10 cities. She was an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Mocksville and volunteered with Meals on Wheels.' She was a reader and few were able to beat her at Scrabble. She was interested in the struggles of everyday people and the natural world. She never stopped learning or her love of travel. Taking the scenic route was one of her trademarks. She was also preceded in death by her husband; and 2 daughters, Katherine and Kathleen. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mary Border Ellison of Springfield, Ginny Border Delaney of Sheirill, N.Y. andTrish "Patty" Border Talley of Winston-Sa- lem; 6 grandchildren, Mandy Reece, James Anderson, Joseph Anderson. Michel Ann Ellison. Jeremy Ellison and Johanna Delaney; 3 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Reece, Jake and Conner Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services were scheduled for noon Thursday May 28 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Memorials: to a local Hu mane Society. ^^ary Edwards I Gary "Cotton" Edwards, 61, 1 of Florence, S.C. diedMonday. • May 25, 2009 at his residence. : He was Harmony land the late James Hugh ; Edwards. He was general man- i ager of Manheim Darlington, I formerly general manager of ; Manheim Statesville. On Nov. 19,'2002, he married Pamela j Martin, who survives of the ; home, I He was also preceded in ; death by brothers James I Edwards Jr. and Donald • Edwards, and sisters Margaret ;Edwards Wiles and Betty J Edwards Brown. j Also surviving; his son, Ryan ; Edwards (Stephanie) of Atlanta, •Ga.; stepson Josh Connolly ; (Kendra) of Cary; stepdaughter I Nichole Andersen (Chad) of ; Charlotte; grandchildren. Tatum 1 Edwards, Jaysen Andersen and • Sydney Andersen; brothers and ; sisters, Lester Edwards I (Maxine) and Shirley Edwards, j all of Harmony, and Sandra I Dyson (Terry) of Mocksville. t Services celebiadng his life are ; scbechiled for Riday, May 29 at 2 I p.m. in the Ernest M. Tioutman ; Memorial Chapel with the Revs, t Bruce Hobson and David Cunha I officiating. Burial will follow in I New Union United Methodist ; Church Cemetery. The family will ; receive ftiends Tluiisday fiom 6-8 : pm at Reavis Funeral Home. Har- I mony. Online condolences: ' www.mem.com. Memorials: Al{^ One Foundation, 2397 SW 27th ; Ave., Miami, FL 33133; or New ; Union New Building Fund, do _ Terry Dyson, 595 Duke Whitaker .Rd., Mocksville. ^etty Bailey Glass Mrs. Betty Bailey Glass, 71, of Merrells Lake Road, Mocks ville, died Wednesday, May 13, the late Eliza Bailey Cope. Mrs. Class was an antique dealer and was a mem ber of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alton David Kit Beauchamp in 1961, and her second husband, Eu gene Ronald Glass in 1999. Survivors: a daughter, Theresa B. Idol of Advance; 3 sons, Alton Eugene Beauchamp of Lexington, Joe Bailey Beauchamp of Mississippi and Christopher Lee Glass of Mocksville; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a brother. Bill Bailey. Memorials: Kate B. Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Win- ston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. N^obert Warren Grif&n > Mr. Robert Warren Griffin, 69, of Bermuda Run, died Mon day. May 18,2009 at his home. He was bom Sept. 7,1939 in Lee County to Grover L, and Mary Britt Griffm. Mr. Crifiln grew up in Fayetteville, served in the U.S. Air Force and at tended Methodist University. Mr. Griffin was a manufactur ers representative for 35 , years. -He was active in his com-1 munity and church and served as town councilman ofBermuda Run. He never met a stranger and enjoyed friends and busi ness associates. Hewasagolfnr loved sports, and enjoyed coaching his sons and being in volved in iheir iives. Mr. Grif fin loved and lived for his fam ily, friends, church and country. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Neal Griffm. Surviving: his wife of 44 years, Judy Montcrose Griffin of the home; 3 sons, Rob ofAd vance, Glen and his wife Doris of Fuquay-Varina and Sam of Waynesville; 2 grandsons, Dominick and Anthony; his stepmother, Elizabeth Griffin of Fayetteville; a sister, Margaret Fischer and husband Jack of . Swarapscoti, Mass; 3 brothers, Grover Griffin Jr. and Or. Stan Griffin and wife Faye, all of Fayetteville and Johimy Griffm and wife Faye of Louisburg; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Griffin; his mother-in-law, Ruby Monterose of Fayetteville; sis ters-in-law, Janet Monterose of Wilmington and Sandra Gravely and husband Dr. Archer Gravely ofAsheville; 15 nieces and nephews; and many cous ins. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 at Clemmons Moravian Church with the Rev. Q. Ray Burke officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard. The fam ily received Mends following the service. Memorials: Building Fund at ' Clemmons Moravian, 3760 Spangenberg Ave., Clemmons, 27012; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, lOI Hospice Lane, • Winston-Salem, 27103. • Online condolences: www.haywonh-miller.com. j^W.C. Phipps Sr. Mr. Walter Cliftoo Phipps Sr., 82, of Greenwood Avenue, Mocksville, died Thursday,May^ Wayne and Annie Ruth Woolen Phipps. He attendedBethel United Method ist Church. Mr. Phipps was re tired from the NC Wildlife Re sources Commission and the Davie County Sheriffs Office. He was co-owner/operator of Center Exxon in Mocksville. In recent yean, he and his wife were owner/operators of Phipps Sewing Center & Farm Toys on Salisbury Street He was a char ter member of the Piedmont An tique Power Association and of the Davie County Law Enforce ment Association. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Wilma Ruth Hampton Phipps of the home; 3 daugh ters, Judy P. (Bill) Lawrence of Scranton, Joyce P. (Joe) Scott of Mocksville and Jayne R, (Randy) Phipps-Boger of Glade Valley; 3 sons, Jimmy (Sonia) Phipps, Walter (Susan) Phipps Jr. and Jeffrey K. Phipps, all of MocksviUe; 13 grandchildren: 8 great-grandchildren; a great- great-granddaughter; 3 sistere, Nell P. (Lyle) Cox of Colfax. Dorothy P. (Dwayne) Jones of Scottville and Doris P. Murphy of Elkin; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Saturday. May 23, at Eaton Fu neral Home. A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sun day, May 24. at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Sparta. The family received friends at the church on Sunday. Memorials: Shiloh Method- .isl Cemetery Fund., 117.3 US 221, Sparta; 28675. Online condolences: www.eatonfitneralservice.com. Jack Ervin Shanks Dr. Jack Ervin Shanks, 75, of Hickory, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Frye Regional Shanks and Edith Brown Shanks. He was a veterinarian and served in the- Korean War. He worked on a cattle ranch in Vermont where he met and married Nancy Moore of Springfield. Vt. on SepL 20, 1958.:They moved to Columbps.-Ohiof where-he I attended Ohio State University. He graduated from the Sc)iool of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. He moved to Damascus, Md.- and was a resident veterinarian for Col. E. Brooke Lee. He went into private practice years later and had a small animal hospital. He also had a large animal practice which included U.S. Naval Academy's Cattle Farm in Annapolis,. Md. Dr. Shanks moved to Mocksville in 1978 and had a Hereford cattle ranch as well as practicing a large animal veterinary business. He moved to Hickory in the early 1980s where he practiced large animal vet work and ran a cattle farm on C.B. Farm Road. He was a life member of Montgomery County Fair, past president of Damascus Lions Club, member of Davie Ruritan Club, past president of Maryland Veterinary Association, board of dircCTor of American Bovine Association, a member of the North Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia veterinary associations. He was a past member of Maryland and N.C. Polled Hereford Association, having served as president of both. He was a member of Caiawba County . Cattlemens Association. Dr. Shanks coached a 4-H judging team in Maryland, taking them to state contests with success. He was active in working with the youth in Ohio. Maryland, and North Carolina. He enjoyed loaning cattle to youth and advising them bow to raise and show at local fairs and cattle shows. He considered them as "his kids". Survivors: his wife. Nancy Moore Shanks; a son, J.D. Shanks and wife Sarah ofEtteis, Pa.; daughter, Kimberly Herman and husband, Todd of Skiatook, Okia.; 4 grandchildren, David Shanks, Kasey Herman, Rob Shanks and Katie Shanks; brothers, Dr. Carl H. Shanks and wife Isabelle of Newburg. Ore. and Jerry Shanks and wife Susan of New Market. Md.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Donnelly of Springfield, Vt.; niece, Cynthia Robinson of Washington; and nephews, David Shanks of Vancouver, Wash., Bill Shanks of Friday Harbor, Wash., Mark Shanks of Maryland and Brian Donnelly of Lawton, Okla. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m., Friday, May 22 at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany with the Rev. Beth Lilly officiating. The family received friends following the service at the church. Memorials: Catawba 4-H Livestock Club, c/o Beth Elmore, 4862 Range Ridge Rd., Claremont, 28610; or Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, c/o the Altar Fund, PO Box 270, Newton, 28658. j]><^lvia Eva Smith Miss Sylvia Eva Smith. 82, Pudding Ridge Road. Mocks viUe, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. She was bora May 25,1926, in Davie County to the late Byrd Q. and Mary Lapish Smith. Miss Smith was a Christian who loved music and was a member of Batons Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, sewing quill tops and doing embroidery. She was also preceded in death by 7 sisters and 7 broth ers. A funeral service was con-, ducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 24, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. David GUbreath offi ciating. Burial followed in Eatons Baptist Church Cem etery. The family received friends at Eaton Funeral Home one hour before the service. Memorials: Eatons Baptist Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Hunter, 188 Pudding Ridge Road, MocksvUle. Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. vjane Juanita IVitterow Jane Juanita Tutterow, 88, fonnerly of Greenhill'Road, Mocksville, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. at White Oak Manor in Gharlotte. ; Bora in Damascus, Va., on Sept. 25, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Verbie Kalherine Kessee Gates. She was a homemaker and had worked at BF Manufacturing for 25 years. She was a mem ber of Center United Methodist Church. Her husband of 59 years, Robert "Pete" Dwight TUtterow, preceded her in death in 1998. Ason, Curtis Tutterow, also pre ceded her in death. Survivors: 2 sons, Robert Bob (Joanne) Tutterow of Waxhaw. and David Tutterow of Atlanta, Ga.; 2 sisters, Blanche Word of Bristol, Tenn. and Christine Synan of Augusta, Ga.; 5 grandchildren. Brad Tutterow of Waxhaw, Tracy Schoeppner of Monroe, Scott, Jason, and Brett Tutterow of Atlanta; and 7 great-grandchil dren. The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Tutterow was to be held on Thursday, May 28, at I p.m. in the Davie Funeral Ser vice Chapel with her son. Bob Tutterow officiating. Burial was to be in the Center United Meth odist Church cemetery. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at Davie Funeral Ser vice. Memorials: Center Cemetery Fund, do Linda Owings, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. Smith Walker Mrs. Mae Smith Walker, 91, of St. Matthews Road, Mocks ville, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Forsyih Medical Cen ter in Winston-Salem.. She was bom April 20,1918, in Davie County to the late Arthur Lorenzy and Ruth Byerly Smith. Mrs. Walker was a life member of Salem United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday school for more than 40 years. She was a graduate of the Cool Springs High School class of 1936. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lemuel Walker in 1977; and a sister, \^oIa Daywalt in 1997. Survivors: a daughter, Sara (Bud) Wallace of Mocksville; a brother-in-law, John Walker of Mocksville; special friend, Hannah McGee of Mocksville; 3 stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23. at Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robin Fitzgerald and Pastor Rodney Barker officiating. Burial fol lowed in the church cemetery. The family received fiiends at the church following the ser vice. n Memorials: Salem Method ist Fellowship Hall Fund, 169 Salem Church Road, Mocks ville. T ' • Online condolences: www.eatonfiineralservice.com. i;WilIiam R. Wooten V Mr. William Raymond Wooten, 82, of Grey Street, Mocksville, died Saturday, May Iowa, to the late Wesley Raymond and Mary Jane McConnick Wooten. Mr. Wooten was a member of Mocksville First B aptist Church where he was deacon. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having, served in World War U. He was retired with the NC Highway Patrol after 38 years. Mr. Wooten was elected and served as sheriff of Davie County. He was a member of the Mocksville VFW and the NC Retired Peace Officers Association. He be- cameaMasonm 1962aod was a member of the Mocksville Lodge 134. Past Master of the Clyde Lodge 453, and a 32nd degree Mason in the valley of Winston-Salem. Mr. Wooten enjoyed golfing, gardening, tak ing trips, spending time with family and teUing big tales. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ruth Maynard and Pauline Wooten; 5 brothers, "George, John, Howard, Paul ant^ James. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Lucille Mann Wooten of the home; 2 sons, Larry (Lydla) Wooten and Garry (Sheila) Wooten, both of Canton; 6 grandchildren. Brent (Stacy) Wooten, Scott (Amy) Owens, Tim (Danielle) Owens, Julie (Shannon) Smith, Jamie (An thony) Seagraves and Heather Wooten: 11 great-grandchil dren, Aaron, Alan, Katie, Bethany, Madisen, Gavin, Jack, Avery. Elizabeth, Garrett and Amelia; a brother. Richard (Jean) Wooten of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 25. at First Baptist Church in Mocksville with Dr. Van Lankford officiating. The fam ily received friends following the service in the church. A fu neral service was also con ducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, at First Baptist Church in Clyde with Dr. Van Lankford and Pastor Heath Davis offici ating. Burial followed in Crawford/Ray Memorial Gar dens in Clyde. The family re ceived friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Memorials: First Baptist Building Fund, 390 N. Main St., Mocksville; or to the NC High way Patrol Auxiliary Scholar ship Fund, do Melanie Stewart, PC Box 433, MarshvUle, 28103. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. ^ • 0AVIE CODNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thufsday, June 4,200? Tfiomas H. Cool' Thomas R. Cool, 64, of Polk Ciiyt Fla, dlcU on May 20,2009. Mr, Cool rtUfOd from Polls Correction Jnsthiitc, He Wiis u VJcinnm vclcnrn, Before mov- itig to FJoritlfld he was on the Qrcctivjllc end Versailles, Ohio poticp dcpiittmcnts, His fnthcr,Ray E. Cool, pre ceded Irim in death. Survivors: his wife, Vernn Cool: mother, Edlih Cool of Oreenville, Ohio; son, Tlmmy Cool and wife Chris of Miamisburg, Ohio; a daughter, Tami Bowlby and husbond Kelly of Ccllna, Ohio; stepson, Gregory Vofiol and wife Oebofah of T>oy, Ohio: sisters, Connie Swariz and husband Charlie of Mocksvllte, Carrol MuTtino ami husband Joe of Greenville; brother, T.J, Cool and wife Betsy oflVoy; 5 gmnd- children; 2 nephews niid 5 nieces; niid scvcrHl nunts and uncles, Memorial scrviecs nnd btiritil were conducted in Versailles. Memorials: Qecd Shepherd Hospice of Florida. Online condolences: IMarJorle Pvm Craver ; Mrs. Macjorle Dunn Cmvcr, 2 81, ofLexington, died Monday, 'June I, 2009 al Kale B. [Reynolds Hospice Home In j Winston-Sal em nficr n short jbatllcwith cancer, * The fimernl service was to be [at 2 p. m, Thursday, June 4 from [the Piedmont Fuaeral Horns j Chapel with the Revs. Max ■Shoof and Dale Elbctlson offl- tchUing' Syrhil wus to follow at1 Forest Hill Memoritil Park. The Jfutnlly ms to re ceive friends •froin 7-9 p.m, Wednesday at j PicdmomFuncml Home inlox' lingtoB. 2 Mrs. Cmver was bom Sept. !I9> 1927 m Dflvle County to iWilliani A. end Donnic Will-Jiunui Dunti.>She holds several (degrees fromBibIs colleges and tworkcd as a secretary at Cecil jSchoo], She Worked as secretary ■and boukkccpcr id Monroc^a •Service Center for more thim 30 (years. Sholovcd playing herpi-jnno, singing and^dattcing. ( Her husbnndf Dru&y Lee|Cruvcr Jr., preceded her in jdoatli, B$ Well lis her brothers, JEhiwr^ Holloway, Bill end Joe «Dunn; aisd sisters Olio Duim, (Panlinc Wood, Vlda Whitman •nnd Edna Davis. • Survivors' her son. Garland (Lcc Cfiivof of FlGfida; hCf I brother, W,A. Dunn Jr. of Ad* ■vnncc: hersLsler-iti-Jaw, Edicj iDunn ofClemmons; n number •of nieces and ncplrews, and ajJcur friend, Betty Damcrort, ( Oniittc. condolences: Karyii Eve Dorselt Kuryn Eve Dorseit, 56, of Winslon-Salcm, diedTliursday, May 28, 2009 ai Forsyth Medical Center ■Miss Dorseit was bom Aug. 10, 1952 in Porsyih County, 6 daughter of Mclbn Poolc Doorelt of Wlnston-Salctn and the late Harrison Lindsay ^Dcrsctt Sr. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and was cinp)oj(cd with Wachovin Bank and Trust until her re tirement due to health re rsona. She loved going to the beach, her animals nnd sports of all hinds - especially herTat Heels, Also surviving; her tilsier, Lynnc Dorsett Koontz; brother, Horeison Lindsay Dorselt Jr.; niece, Jennifer Berg; nephew, Jcffcry Koonl^; and apcelal friend. Randy Cravcr. A private graveside service will be held. Memorials: Bettumy Uflitcd Chureli of Christ, 1066 Beiliony Church Rd,, Winsion-Salcin, 27107', or charity ofebolco. Online condolences: mm.hayworlh'mWsr.comt AlitiB Lee Dulln Mis. Alma Lee Dutin, 101, died on Sunday, May 31,2009 in Fofs^j/th Medical Center in Winston-Sn- Ijoinca iind Tohe Barker.' Two brothers, Ralph and John, preceded her in dceth. She married Charlie Dulinon Nov. 4, 1922, who preceded her in death on Dee. II, (966. They had 3 boys, Charlie Jr., John L ouls and! Waller, ail deceased. Mrs. Dulln loved (o sew, do craRs. play cord sanic.«i. .sportii and to Hsh. She and licr husband wore known to break the ice in the winter to drop a lini; to Hsh. Survivors: udaughicr, Antiie ' Uuric Dulln of Uw iiometa uls* tcf, Rosa B. Carter of Mocks- vlllc; 3 brothers, Tobc Barker Jr., and Cnlvin Barker of Co lumbus, Ohio nnd Clniriic L. D arkcr of Mocksvlllc; 5 gwmd- daughters; 4 grandsons; 10 grent-grondduldrem 10 great- great-grandchildren; and one grcaLgrcnt-grcui-grandchlid: Funeral services were held on June 3 ul 1 p.m, m St. John AME 2Eon Ciiufch. The Rev. 0 wendolyn Hampton oiflciftledand burial followed in the church cemetery. Online condolcncoA: graiNmiftmer{jll!ome,m't. Davie county public Library I^ocksvilla, DAVIECODNTYENtERpillSE RECORD,Thursday,Jlun<?4,200? WfUJam Farter Harrison , Mr. WiUi«m Red Porter Harrison, €1, died Tuesday, Zola Karrisott. Mr. HBrristm was ft respccied businessmftTi, having foimdedtwo local cotft' panles in die beauty aupply end equipment industry, as well as the owner and operator of cwn- mcrcia! properlles* He was a member of Comcrstone Ciiria- tian Church of Macksville. He was a gardener nnd received pleasure id sharing his bounty. His grenlwl joy was his gmnd- chllclrch and sbarltig in their dc* oompiishmkts. He was precoded in death by his wife, Mary Ru(h White, to whom tic was married for more than 40 years, and his brothers, Roy nnd Lltidscy Harrison. Sarvivingt his son, Jeff Harrison otid tvifc Glna; gfantl' children, Trent and Britl Harrison and slcp-grQndchil- dron. Tanner and Dillon Manshipi siblings Wilburn Pony Hanison and wife Suennd Wlliard Harrison and wife Carolyn. A funeral service was held at 31 n.m. Saturday, Mity 3tl at Hayworth-Millcr Kinderton "Chnpel with llic RcvStcvc Hardy ofnoialitts. Burial foN lowed nt Macedonia Moravian Church graveyard. Tlio fumily received friends Friday, May 29 aiihc tuiicml home. Memorials: American Dia* beteft Assoc., Online condolcneea: mvwJiayivoffli'tfiWsKeofth Ctevle Eelty Jonfis Mrs, CIcvic Bclty Gentry Junes, 03, of Howord Street, ' hfocksvilto, formerly of Soutli Boston, Va,, died Thursday, May 2a, 2009, al Kale B. Reynolds Hospice Home in \Vinslo?i»Saleni. Mrs. Jones was bom Feb. 19, 1926, In Person County 10 the laic Albcil R. imd Ossic Bynia Gentry, She was tlw lust survi vor of II children. She wuH also preceded In death by her huaband, Jolin Henry Jones Sr.; and 10 sib lings. Survivors: n daughter, Potricla Ami Browh and hug- band Allen of Advance; a son,. John Hefiry Jones Jr. of South Bostott, Va.; 3 grandchildren. Teresa Badawl, Jbsou Alien Brown and wlfoTmclu and Icn- ntfcr Homer otid husband. Robby: and 4 Brcat-gicindchil- drcn, Jeremy Hadson, Ke-Ke Sims, Abigail Brown. Jared Brown and one on the way. A meinorJal service was con- d uctcd at 3 p.iii. Saturday, May 30, al Eaton Funeral Home Chupcl with Dr, David Ollbrcaih ofriciiiting. Memorials; Kate B. Rey nolds Hospice Home, 101 Hos pice Utic, Winslon-Snlem, 27103. Online condotcncus; wtmL'alfl/ipfiffm/.TffrvIce.com. Ju&ntta Sdwyt^r Mrs. Junnitu Sawyer, 8Q, of Cenier Street, Cooleeincc, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, nt her ftomc. Mrs. Sawyer was bom Dec. 3D, 1928, In Lyons, Colo. She was ofthe Baptist fuith, She was involved tu ihc Duvie Cuuniy Senior Services as a reception ist, volimiccr, fundmiscrandrc- centlysubmitted IDrcclpcstoo now cookbook. She loved to eroelict and nieke ufghnns. Survivors; her husband. Chivies W, Sawyer of the home; S children, Linda Perkins and huivband the Rev. Rimdy Perkins of Canberra, Auslridlii, Wiliu Ariecne Diekcrson and husband Jerry of Mupplc Valley, Wugli., Rogcrnaty Stivke of Portland, Ore.. Duvid HUbuni and wife JuJic of Naplcg, Fla., and Quintin Hilbiini and wife Lorl of Bentonvlllc, Ark.; lu grand children; 17 greal-grmuJclill- dren; amd onegrenl-great'gmnii- child. A memorial service will he conducted al 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Dovie County Se nior Services in Mocksvillc. Memorials; Duvle Senior Services, 278 Meroney St., Mocksviild. Online condolences! ivn/i^^atoit/urwrfflsem'cf.cotN. Linda Gail Walker Lhiifa Gail Walker, 54, died on Thursday, M&y 28,2009 at hcrhojaa short iltiicsa. ^ She was bom oh Oct, U, R 0 w 0 n Couit ly t dftughter Mary Price and the ioto Lee She Bltcnded Rowan County Schools, and graduiilcd from West Rowan High School in 1973. In 197? ahc wag united In marriage to Dcwayne A. Walker. They hud two sons. Mrs. Walker loved to Gook, andhndworkcdal Rawflri MmmfacWring, K-Mltrt, and Apple Ugly. Survivors: her husband of the home; 2 sons, Timothy n Wiilkcf and Dcwayne Walker Jr., both of the home; 6hrolh- aeit, James Price, and Alvln price, both of Sftilsbuty, Robert Price of North Wilkesboro, Omar Friday, Vernerd Friday, and Jonathan Friday, ull of Liacolnton; 2 sisters. Debra EvcfharU and Sylvia Smith, both of Salisbury; 6 grandchil- dtwi; her sicpmothc'vL.llly Price of Lincolmon; special Blends. Jimmy and Rosa -Lcc Arnold, and Stephen and Elaine Peoples; anumbcf ofother rela tives and friends. Her funeral service wns held Monday, June 1 nt 12;30 p.m. at Fftlrndd Baptist Church in Mocksvillc. The Rev, Jatncs Clcmont ofncluled and buHul followed In the cUureh cem etery. The family received friends 3D mlnul&s before the scrviico.'' " Online condolences; f7rrt/w«iFurtero/Hp>we.wef. ,XJrene Jordan Bostian Mrs. Irene Angell Jordan Bostian. 89, died Monday after noon, June 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Bostian's funeral was at Wilkinson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Officiating ministers were the Revs. Jason Pierce and Doug Hardin. She was bom June 1, 1920, in Davie County to the late Nanny and Hiawatha Angel. She was a devoted member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She worked at Kayser Roth as a hosiery mill supervisor for a number of years. She was also preceded in death by 2 husbands; Harold "Pete" Jordan and Ray Bostian; 3 brothers and a sister. Survivors; 3 sisters Nikki Blake and Mabel Couch, both of Davie County, and Oilma Goodman of Concord; 1 brother, Dodd Angel of Seattle, Wash.; 2 daughters, Louise Culp and husband Bill of Salisbury and Phillis Hamilton and hus band Wayne ofAdvance; 3 sons, Jerry Jordan and wife Suzy of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., Gene Jordan and wife Melody of Concord. Jan Jordan and wife Terry of Mt. Holly; 11 grand children; 11 great-grandchil dren; and 2 step-children. Memorials: Hospice/ Pallia tive CareCenter, 522 Klumac Road, Suite 3, Salisbury, 28144; or Friendship Baptist Church. 100 Porter Rd. Salisbury, 28146. Online condolences: www.\ynlkinsonfime7Xiihome.corn. ^)^oward Conard Daimer Mr. Howard Conard Danner; 86. of Grey Street, Mocksville, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Forsyih Medical Center in Win- ston-Salem. He was bom Jan. 21, 1923, in Davie County to the late DeWitt Talmadge and Amanda Bowles Danner. As a young man, he played pitcher and first base for local league baseball. Mr. Danner was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville. He was a veteran oftheU.S.ArmyAirCorp. Mr. Danner was a long-time em ployee of Burlington Industries in Cooleemee and retired from Armtex in Gastonia. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the crops with neighbors. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nellie D. Bailey: and his stepfather, Lawrence A. Link. Survivors: his wife. Mary Lee York Danner of the home; 3 daughters, Janice D. Jones of Salisbury, Patricia "Patty" D. (Gene) Livengood of Advance and PhyUis D. (Earl) Shoaf of Raleigh; a sister, Helen Bailey Davis of Advance; 9 grandchil dren. Ricky Shackleford, Chris Shackleford. Gina Oakley, Anita Van Lew, Randy Boger. Jeff Boger, David Boger, Craig Shoaf and Suzanne Ward; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-. great-grandchildren; rhany nieces and nephews; and his Chihuahua, Coco. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Don Routh and Darren Alexander officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cem etery. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials; First Methodist, 310 N. Main St.. Mocksville. Online condolences: Marie Smith Erin Marie Cralley Sniith, 29, of Franklin, Pa. died at 10 p.m. Monday, June I. 2009 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, Pa., after a 2-year battle with can cer. .. Born Aug. 15, 1979 in Chester, Pa., she was the daugh ter of Dennis Cralley and Jacqueline Grimm Cralley. She graduated in 1997 from Rocky Grove High School in Franklin, Pa., where she was a member of the band and chorus. After attending Edinboro College in Pennsylvania, she moved to North Carolina where she met and married her late husband, Joshua Trenan Smith. She worked as a manager of Chiles in Winston-Salem, and had worked as an events manager at TPC-Wake Forest Country Club in Wake Forest. After the onset of her illness, she relocated back to Franklin to begin treatment. She was a member of Coopers- town.United Methodist Church in Franklin, and a member of Elks Club BPOE 110. and Ducks Unlimited - Sugarcreek Valley Chapter. She enjoyed reading, Sudoku, and theater. She loved spending time in the N.C. mountains and the beach. Erin loved spending time with her children and her nephew. She will be remembered for her smile, strength and courage. Her battle with cancer was fought through her faith in God that grew stronger each day. Many lives were touched by her de termination and courage. ' Survivors: her parents, Den nis and Jackie Cralley of Franklin; her 5-year-old daugh ter, Ryah Elizabeth, and 2-year- oid son, Trenan Jesse; her brother, Sean Cralley and wife Patty of Cooperstown; mother- in-law, Debby Shelton Beauchamp of Advance; 4 brothers-in law. Jeremy Smith of Durham, Joel Smith of Ad vance. Jacob and Josiah Beauchamp ofAdvance; her fa ther-in-law, Thomas Smith and wife Patty of Mocksville; pater nal grandparents, Howard and Virginia Cralley of Cedarburg, Wise.; maternal grandmother, Anna Grimm of Kittanning, Pa; and her nephew, Dylan Cralley of Cooperstown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Smith in 2007, and maternal grandfather. Jack Grimm. Funeral services were at II a.m. Friday, June 5 at Cooperstown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph P. Martin Jr, officiating, assisted by Pastor Will Pryor of Harvest Fellowship Church in Advance. Memorial: the Kirtland Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323, whose pur pose is helping with cancer pa tients. Online condolences: www.gardinieifimeralhome.com. /Cinda Ball Trivette Mrs. Linda Ball Trivette, 68, of Cana Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was bom Oct. 16,1940, in Cabarrus County to the late William McKinley and Elvira Gaither Owings Ball. Mrs. Trivette was a member of Chest nut Grove United Methodist Church where she was a mem ber of the United Methodist Women. She was retired from Lexington Nursing Home. Mrs. Trivette enjoyed crocheting, knitting, baking, cooking and spending time with her grand children, great-grandchildren and her Chihuahua, Lexie. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Ball Driver. Survivors: her husband, D. Grady Trivette of the home; 3 children, Anita (Steve) Beadle, Karen Bennett, Ronald Trivette, all of Mocksville; a sister, Phyllis Ball McClamroch, of Mocksville; 3 grandchildren, Shanda (Jonathan) Sechrest, Blake (Shirlena) Smith, Lauren Bennett; 2 great-grandchildren, Jaxon Sechrest, Layla Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m., Monday, June 8, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Jason Constantine and Tim Starbuck officiating. Burial followed in Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Mocksville. The family received friends on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, lOl Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103. Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. j^yrtle Waldrop Wilson Mrs. Myrtle Irene Waldrop Wilson, 94, of Pineridge Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Autumn Care of Mocksville. She was bom Jan. 21,1915, in Greenville. S.C. to the late James Arthur and Roxanna Raines Waldrop. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Victory Bap tist Church in Cooleeraee. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and served Him each and every day. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Wilson on Oct. 5,1994; a brother, Hany Waldrop; and a good friend, Bruce Spry. Survivors: 2 daughters, Kaye (Bo) Bellamy of Holden Beach and Rebecca (Edgar) Osbome of Cooleemee; a son, Terry (Deanna) Wilson of Mountain City, Term.; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; and a nephew. A funeral service was con ducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Victory Faptist Church with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. Burial fol lowed in Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury. The family re ceived friends Thursday, June 4. at Victory Bapdst Church. Memorials: Victory Bapdst Building Fund, PO Box 686, Cooleemee; or to Camp Manna Ministries. 243 Gibson Way, Mocksville. Online condolences: www. eatonfuneralservice.cotK o o> < cd' So 2 ^ 2 o'O j~ cr S <5 ^X^®nald Dwayne Cole Mr. Rooald Dwayne "Skeetei" Cole, 48. of Wagner Road. Mocksville. died Wednesday. June 10.2009. Mr. Cole was bom Jan. 13. 1961. in New London County. Conn. He had worked at Galan Enterprises in Montana, coun seling abused children, hfr. Cole loved to fish,.being outdoors, hiking in the mountains and riding Harley Davidson motor cycles. Survivors: his mother. Wilma Booe Cole of the home; a sister. Susan Cole (Carson Lewis) of Mocksville; a brother. Robert Cole of the home; a nephew. Jonathan (Emily) Coleof California; and a great-niece.. Sarah Cole..' •• , . ; > A graveside service was con ducted at II a.m.. "Saturday. June 13, at Creek'Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Butner and Greg McEwen ofiiciating. The fam- ily received friends on Friday..: June 12. at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials: Bear CreekBapi-tist Cemetery Fund, c/o Stacy 1^31 "Wagner Road. Mo.cksville; or Brenner Childrens Hospital, c/o WFUBMC. Winston-Salem, 27157. Online condolences: www.eatoi^wieralservice.com. Downs .. -, Inez Downs, 88. ^ed june"_'j 16.2009 in Autumn Care Nuts- ^ ing Home in MocksviUe. ' Her.fim^ SCTWcc will be Riday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel at; Graham Funeral Home. Pastor Nettye Barber will officiate and burial willfol- low in PiedmontMemorial Gar dens- in Winston-Salem. The family will receive, ffiends. 30 minutes before the service. Online condolences: CraluunFuMralHonte.net. >ert Kent, Jr. Robert Alexander Kent Jr. died at Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem. June 12.2009. He was bora in Caldwell • County. April 20. 1934." to the late Robert A. Kent Sr. and Zella Anderson Kent Mr. Kent gradu ated from Gamewell High School and Draughon's Busi ness College in Wmston-Salem. After graduation, he began his career in transportation with the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, for which he worked throughout the country until he decided to re turn to Lenoir to live and edu cate his children. IilI969 he be came a licensed stockbrokn and opened and. managed an office in Lenoir.; which later evolved into Interstate Securities and is now Wells Fargo Advisors-Mr. Kent served^as a Caldwell County commissioiiet froin n 1972-1979. He was active in all phhses of programs for young people. He sefv«l as a baseball coach for many years in the Little League for the Whiteel Optimist Club and Jaycee-spon- sored basketball team. He was a former director of the young people's department at CoUege Avenue Baptist Church. He was a member of the Preferred In vestment Group and' Lower Creek Investment Club. He was a member of Coilege Avenue Baptist Ch^tL:wfaere'he has served on the bpard of deacons and was a long-time inember of the adult chom Joy Groiip, and numerous church conunittees. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters. Roberta K. Bare. Anne K. Hickman. Ruby K. T jmlcin and Virgiilia K. Ox ford; 2 brothers. William F. Kent Sr. and James C. Kent Sr.; daughter-in-law. Katherme H. Kent Survivors: his wife. Davio native Elaine Allen Kent; 2 daughters. Lynn ^ I^wther and husband Jim of .Poif Wortf, Texas; Donna K. Barlow and husbandUm of Lenoir; and son, Robert A. Kent III of Lenoir; 5 grandchildren. Kent Barlow of Chapel Hill. Katie Barlow. Robbie Kent, Andrew Kent and Claire Kent, all of Lenoir;,' brother. Horry M. Kent Sr.; 3 sisters. Lilliam K. Setzer. Eliza beth K. Heltzer of Lenoir and Julia K. Watkins of Virginia BeachiVa. A celebration of Mr. Kent's life was held at College Avenue Baptist Church in Lenoir. Mon day. June 15 at 11 a.m.. con ducted by the Rev. David Kent and Dr. Earl Davis. . Burial fol lowed in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. .The family received friends in the sanctuary of thb church Simday. Serving as pallbearers were Horry Kent Jr.. Mikeal Kent, Heath Kent. Bill Kent Jr.. Jim Kent Jr.. Jim Setzer and Ben Rich. ' Memorials: College Avenue Baptist Church. 1201 College Ave.. Lenoir. 28645. I ->>o ^ Q - A. Newcombe Mrs. Mlla Anderson Newoombe. 95, of NC JdtJ South. Advance, died Friday ^ June 12. 2009. at Bermuda Commons of Advance. She was born June 12,1913, in Westchester County, N Y. to the late Arthur Edward and Anna Louise Anderson. Mrs. Newcombe was a retired dental i hygienist A forever young ad- • venturer, she enjoyed travel and - good health to all points of the 'world. Her highlight in fife was spending 18 years on a sailboat ^ sailing the east coast and the n Bahamas. She was a reader and " enjoyedjustabouranything shecould get her hands on. i She was also preceded in •' Math by a sister, Louise Brooks;and a brother. James Thorn Anderson. . ; . ' v.i Survivors: her daughters,^! wni Palter of Belmead, NJ.J i Mlla Tolbert (Michael) of Oak land. Calif.; and sons. Peter Jnman (Carol) of Winston-Sa- lein, and Robert Newcombe (J Laine) of Vero Beach. Fla.; 13 grmdchildren; 9 great-grand-: children; and some nieces and nephews. Memorials: hospice of " donor's choice. Online condolences: ; ^'^■^ofonjitheralservice.com. i 1 ts n o c 2 § i cn H S n o g e 31 a. C-4 B S O O NO XLois Marie Broadway Lois Marie Cnmfbrd Broad way, 61, of Paw Paw Lane, Mocksville, died at home on June 20,2009. She was born in Surry County on Maroh 15. 1948 to the iate Otis Franklin Cranford and Edith Ray ONeal. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mocksville. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed living life through her faith in Jesus Christ. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Cranford. Survivors: her husband of al most 45 years, William Hedrick Broadway; 4 daughfers, Twyla (Marty) Smith, Teresa Broad way, Marie Register, and Patricia (Vance) Ebright, all of Mocksville; 8 grandchildren, Kcri, Jessica and Johnathon Smith. Toni and Jason Register, Tiffany French, and Nicole and Cody Ebright; a great-grandson. Logan Register; 2 brothers, An drew (Vickie) Cranford of Cool Springs, and Tony (Sandra) Cranford of Mocksville; 2 sis ters, Frances (Ed Ray) Lewis of Cooleemee. and Lisa (Jerry) Dickens of Mocksville; a host of nieces and nephews. « The service to celebrate her life was on Tuesday, June 23 at II a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. US 601 South. Mocks ville, with the Rev. Jim Gryder officiating. She lied in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, June 22 at Davie Funeral Service. Memorials: A Storehouse for Jesus, 115 Hwy 64 E, Mocks ville. Online condolences: wivw.daviefuneralservice.com. ^^oyle Michael Combs Hoyle Michael Combs, 50. of Will Boone Road, Mocks ville, died on Saturday, June 20. 2009, at Davie County Hospi tal. Bom in Davie County on March 11,1959, he was the son of the late Hoyle W. Combs and Lathel Miller Combs, who sur vives. He was a drywall contrac tor and was of the Baptist faith. Also surviving: his wife of 29 years. Lavada Stevens Combs; 3 sons. Johnny (Heather) Spaugh of Monroe, Ga., Michael Combs of Salisbury and Bobby (Martha) Combs of Monroe; 4 daughters, Amanda Combs of Monroe, Shlynn (Bobby) Parker of Woodleaf, Maranda Stevens and Nicole Milles, both of Salisbury; 3 sisters, Janice (Charles) McAbee, Joaim Bur ton and Jill (Richie) Roberson, all of Mocksville; and 16 grand children. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Combs was held Wednesday. June 24. at 11 a.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Will Prypr officiating. Burial was in the Legion Memorial Park in Cool eemee. The family received friends Tuesday, June 23, at Davie Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. VElizabeth Michelle Deese \ Elizabeth Michelle Deese, 32. of NC 801 South, Cool eemee, died on Monday. June 22.2009. Bom in Rowan County on Dec. 17. 1976. she was the daughter of Tonie Brogdon Moore of Cooleemee and the late Tony Baroette Deese. She attended Davie County High School and enjoyed doing sketch drawings, writing poetry, playing music and the drums, nature and collecting nature items and playing video games with her son. Survivors: her son. Tony Martin "Buddy" Deese of Cool eemee; a sister. Jennifer Louise Cope; and a brother, Anthony Foyell Cope, both of Cool eemee; a niece. Ava Mae Cope; her grandparents who raised her, Foyell and Cassie Brogdon of Cooleemee; and a special aunt, Claudie Deese of Rockwell. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents. Claude and Betty Deese. The service to celebrate her life was to be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at the Cool eemee Church of God with the Revs. Steve Morrison and Rob ert Floyd officiating. Entomb ment was to be in the mauso leum at Rowan Memorial Park. The family was to receive friends at the church from noon- 2 p.m. on Thursday. Online condolences: wmv.daviefuneralservice.com. ^KBrenda Boles Lisk Brenda Frances Boles Lisk. 65,.of Southport, died on Friday, June 19, 2(X)9, at the home of her son. Jeffrey B. Lynch in Ad vance. Bom in Forsyth County on March 6.1944, she was the daugh ter of the late Howard and Annie Brewer Boles. She worked in hospital patient accounting and was of the Christian faith." Survivors: herhusbandof23years.RobertB.LiskJr.:3sons, Keith (Stacy) Lynch of Southport, Jeffrey B. (Charlynne) Lynch of Advance and Jason (Knstie) Lynch of Boiling Spring Lakes; a daughter. Gerri Anna (David) Buckner of Southport; a brother. Bill (Linda) Boles of Arcadia; 2 sisters, Sylvia Satterfield and Barbara Rose, both of Winston-Salem, and 12 grandchildren. Mn. Lisk was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Etta Yountz. A private service for family and friends was held Saturday, June 20. at 6 p.m. at the home of her son. Jeffrey Lynch on Antler Lane in Advance. Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com. Z o C. cr <-_S >^^eon Warren Luce Leon Warren Luce, 84. of Citadel Road, MocksviRe, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. Bom in Chicago, 111., on July 1. 1924, he was the son of the late Leon Warren and Rose Fleisca Luce. He served in the. U.S. Army during World War n.He was a retired electrical en gineer and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mr. Luce was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 12610. Survivors: his wife of 36 years, Barbara Jean Luce; 2 sons. Raymond Luce of Califor nia and Leon Luce of Hawaii; a daughter, Laura Brown of Cali fornia; 3 stepsons, Ricky (Brenda) Seats of Advance, John (Yonhuie) Seats of Gieens- boro and Jerry (Diane) Seats of California; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother. Bob Luce and a step son, Paul Seats. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Luce was held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at St Francis of Assisi CathoUc Church with Rev. Father Andrew Draper of ficiating. Burial was in the Farmington Community Cem etery. Members of the Knights of Columbus served as pallbear ers. Military honors were ac corded by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials: the KOC Schol arship Fund, c/o Tony Palozzolo, 145 Longwood Drive, Advance. Online condolences: ^"'^'^•daviefimeralservice.com. ^[)^nora B. Luper ^Mrs. Elnora B. Luper (Nora) of Jericho Church Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, June 17. 2009, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Sa- lem after several years of de clining health. She was bora on Sept. 16, 1928, to the late A. Lee and Jessie Lee Bowles in Mocks ville. She was a member of Jeri cho Church of Christ She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin J Luper; her parents; 2 brothers, Alvin L. Bowles and John C. Bowles Sr. (Jack); arid a sister, Roberta Bowles. Surviving: 2 sons, Stephen and Lindsay Luper; a brother. Worth Bowles; 2 sisters, Alice B. Dolman and Vera B. Scobey (Ed); 4 nieces, Carolyn S. Mor ris (Dick), Pamela Dolman, Sara B. Wall and Donna L. Bowles; 3 nephews, John C. Bowles Jr., Michael C. Dolman (Rita) and Scott Bowles (Doima). A funeral service was con ducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. Tom Torpy ofBciating. Burial was in Jericho Church of Christ Cemetery. The family receive friends on Friday June 19, at the funeral home. Memorials: Jericho Church of Christ, 124 Junction Road, Mocksville. Online condolences: www.eatonfimeralservice.com. ^4®ralt]me M. Smith' Mrs. Geraldine McCulloh Smith, 85, of Advance, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was bom Nov. 29,1923 in Davie County to George Washington and Harriet Jones McCulloh. Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was re tired from P.H. Hanes Knitting Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Anderson Smith Sr.; a sister and 6 broth ers. Surviving: a son, Andy Smith; a daughter, Jean S. Phelps and husband Tom; 2 grandchildren, Andra Smith and Corrie Phelps; and 2 sisters, Georgia Taft and Bonnie Helsabeck, all of Advance. Afuneral service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis Marshall and Donald Funderburk officiating. En tombment followed in the church mausoleum. The family received ftiends Wednesday, June 1 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials: Bethlehem Cem etery Fund, 321 Redland Rd., Advance. Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com. ,prady Leo Speer Sr. Mr. Grady Leo Speer Sr., 78, of Mocksville, died on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was bom Oct. 1,1930 in Yadkin County to the late Eirv and Myrtle Speer. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Gunter Speer; daughters, Jane Moorefleld, Joanie Welbom; grandson, Daniel Speer; great- granddaughter, Madison Leazer; sister. Ruby Gloss; brothers, Roy Speer, J.W. Speer. Surviving: his children, Patricia Bryant, Betty Speer (Wayne Smith), Grady Leo (Ritchie) Speer Jr., Tim (Candie) Speer; 11 grandchil dren; several great-grandchil dren; sisters, Bonnie Harris, Doris Gunter; brothers, William (Mary) Speer, David (Pam) Speer; several nieces and neph ews. His funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Gentry Family Chapel in YadkinviUe by the Revs. Bobby Russell and Keith Jones. Burial followed at Turners Creek Bap tist Church Cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. The family received friends Tuesday, June 23 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in YadkinviUe. Online condolences: www.gentryfimeralservice.com. Q r\J CD SCO o o o c 3. cr o w n 0 1 Z H H S CO tn o o a. e s O 09 V James Calvin Tabor V James Cajvin Tabor, 68. of Mocksville, died on Friday June 19. 2009 at 3:40 a.m. at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom on Dec. 16. 1940 in Mocksville. the oldest son of the late Calvin Clayton and Magnolia Griines Tabor. He graduated with honors in 1958 from Davie County Training School in Mocksville. He attended N.C. A&T State University for a year. Mr. Tabor enlisted in the U.S. Army and ascended to the rank of SSGT. He completed three tours of duty in Vietnam, where be was awarded Combat Infantry Badge, three Purple Hearts, and Jump Master Wings. He also served as Military Police. Criminal Investigation Division School. Martial Arts School (Third Degree Black Belt) Karate and Ikedo, He was honorably discharged from the military in 1968. He returned to New York in 1965 where he married Rowena G. Norries, They had one son. Alan J. Tabor. Mr. Tabor was employed with New York Telephone Co. Later in New York, he married Mary Owens in 1973. and they had one son. Shawn L. Tabor. In 1989. he relocated to Mocksville. Surviving; 3 sons. James Tabor Jr. of Okinawa, Japan. Alan J. Tabor of Brooklyn. N.Y.. and "Shawn L. Tabor of Portsmouth, Va.; a daughter. Tamara Tabor of Bossier City. La.; a brother. Willie J. Tabor of Atlanta. Ga.; a devoted friend, Geneva Spease and her daughters, Theresa and April Chappell and Stacie Spease; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, loved ones and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday. June 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Nettye Barber officiated and burial followed in National Cemetery, Salisbury. The family received friends 30 minutes before the service. On-line condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net. ' CT