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Jan - JunDAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 4,1950 - Page 1 Buried Wth Mili tary Honors William D. link, of Cooleemee, Veteran of World War I, was bur ied with military honors at Liber ty Methodist Church on Dec« 18. The Veterans of Foreign Wars were in charge and were assisted by members of the local National Guard Co. Those assisting were Fred R. Leagans, Commander; Jas. B. Swicegood, OfBcex of the Day; Robert Evans and C. F. Meroncy, Color Bearers; John FUcher, Jr., and Ben Bowles, Color Guards; limmle Campbell, Bugler; Rich ard Seeding, Chester James, Paul A. Foster, Franklin Jones, Calvin McClamrock and Bill Click, pall bearers. B. C. Ellis was in com mand of the Hring Squad with the following members: John H. White, Frank Koontz, James C. Comer, Joe King, Lawrence Car ter and John Taylor Foster. The Ladles Auxiliary. Veterans of For eign Wars, was represented by Mrs. Dorothy H. Mason. Robert 5. Lee Robert S. Lee. 59, died Dec. 22 nt his home at Advance, Route 1. He had been cridcally ill a week. Funeral services were conduct ed at 2 p. m., Dec. 24th, at the home and at 3 p. m., at Macedo nia Moravian Church, of which he was a member. Revs. George Bruncr and G. E. Brewer officiat* ed. Burial was in the church ce metery. Surviving are the wife, four sons, one daughter, three sisters and one brother. Bio - Obituaries -1/4/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 4,1950 - Page 4 Mrs. Ross Milk Mrs. Ross Mills, 60, a native of Davie County, and a daughter ol the late Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Horn, of this city, died at her home in Statesville early last Tuesday mor ning, following a long Illness. Fimerel sarvices were held at the First Preshyrerian Church at Statesville Wednesday afternoon at 3 o*cIock, with her pastor, Rev. R. R. McGeachey officiating, and the body laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery, Statesville. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, live sisters, Mrs. A. M. Kimbrough, Mocksvillc; Mrs. Scarr Morrison and Mrs. Charles Mills. Statesville: Mrs. 6. H. Boatner, Evanston, 11!.; Mrs. W. H. Coller, Lake Wales, Fla., and one broth cr, Everctte Horn, Atlanta. Mrs. Mills had many friends in this city who were saddened by news of her death. Stacy S. Foster Stacy S. Foctec 65, a native of Davie Cauntt, but who moved to Lexington 39 years ago, died at his home in that city Dec. 19ih. Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughtei, two sis ters and four brothers, among them O. F. Foster, of this city, and Leon Foster, of Route 2. Funeral services were held at the Second Reformed Church at Lexington Dcc.Zlsc, and the body brought to Davie and laid to rest in Smith Grove cemetery. Mrs. Ik. J. Jones I Mrs. W. J. loncs, 82, died at her home near Advance Thursday following an extended illness. | Mrs. Tones had spent her entire life in Davie County. She was a member o f Mock's Methodist Church. { Surviving ars four daughters and four sons, 10 grand children and one sister. I Funeral services were held at the home Friday at 2:30 p. m.,and at Mock's church at 3 o'clock, . with Rev. R. J. Starling officiatinff, .and (he body laid to'rest in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries — 1/4/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 4,1950 - Page 4 Robert L. Lowery A Friend Passes Out old fiienda are passing over the river one hv one. Almost ev ery weefc one is called that we have known for many years. It is with sadness that we chron icle the passing.of Robert L, Low- cry, well-known cidxen. of darks- ville township, who died at his home on Dec. 17th, following an illness of five years. We learned to know Mr. Lowery nearly forty years ago, and counted him one of out best friends. It was our privilege to visit him in his last illness. We shall miss him. Funeral and burial services cook place at Courtney Baptist Church on Dec. 19th, with Rev. Alvis Cheshire officiating. Mr. Lowery will be sadly miss ed in the community where he spent most of his life. The be reaved family have the sympachv of a host of faiends in this great bereavement. Surviving are th« wife, three sons, five daughters, three broth ers and three sisters. |Bernard-Tatum11 Killed In Hifreck Bernard Tatum, 40, well-knownj Negro of Farmington township, died in Rowan Memorial Hospit al Dec. 23rd, from injuries he re ceived when a trrck he was driv ing left the road and raa Into some trees near Farmington about 7 o'clock p. m., Dec. 23^ Bio - Obituaries -1/4/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 6,1950 - Page 10 Mrs. Rosa'Mills Statesville Native Mrs. Rosn Mills died Mondoy night, 'Dcccnibor *26, ot her home on Avmficid street, Stntcsvlllc. She wns the'former Miss Octa Rom of'Mocksvilic. 'Funcrd] services were hold ot Flrst'Presbyterlon church, States ville, 'Wednesday aftcmoon ot 3 o*clock. Burial was in Ookwood •cemetery. Surviving arc her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Frank .M. Hodges of Hickory, five sisters, Mrs. Scarr Mdrriaon and Mrs. Charlie Mills of Statesville, Mrs. A. 'M. Kimbrough of Mocksville, Mrs. Henderson Cottor of Lake Wales, Fla., Mrs. B. Boatned of Evans- ton, lnd.,M and Everette Home of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Eu AdvanceIlia Funeral so Route I, v.-h Jones, ;. 1, Dies decs for Mrs.. Eu genia Cash res, 82, of Advance died Thursday at her home, wjre conducted ot 2 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. at' church. The Rev. P Rev. Howard Burial was tory. t the home and at Mock's Methodist J. Starling and the Jordan officiated. I the church ccmc- Robert S. Lee, 59, Advance, R. 1, Dies Robert S. (Jim) Lcc, 56. died Dec. 22 at his home at Advance. R. 1. He had ben critically 111 for a week. Funeral services were conduct ed Saturday, December 24, at the home and at Macedonia Moravian chwch, of which he was o mem ber. The Rev. George Bruncr, pastor, and the Rev. G. F. Brew er officloted. Burial was In the church cemetery. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Faircloth Lee; four sons, Alvis, Efird and Eugene Lee of Advance, R. 1, ond Robert S. Lee, Jr., of Clemmons; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Smith of Clemmons; three grandchildren; one brother, Fletcher Lcc of Ad vance, R. 1, and three sisters, Mrs. W. M. Moore and Mrs. Ron- da Gregory of Winston-Salcm and Mrs. Blanche Griffin of King. Bio - Obituaries - 1/6/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 6,1950 - Page 10 ■tyiJi" FRED R. LEAGANS DIES SUDDENLY Fred R. Lcagms, SO, of Mocks-, ville, died of a heart attach nt 3:30 p-tn. December 21, vhile conducting a military funeral .at Sinfih Orove n -an official of the Veterims of 9im-eign wJrt, Post 42M. nr. Leagnvi wbb Iwm te (Cans'Afta 29, m. -.the .son of 'Oran-| -vQle -and 9bn*y Collett lM|Bna.| Ba «ent lua Iffe in JMIe. connty, and .Yor fhe pul yMD* had iheen in tha ;generij' iBBUcance btninea. ' Tor moreYhan 10 yam he'hail arvJee officer. 4nd he has been liti ah and m U. S. com*| A mm mi'MbtU I, i« am the hoUar «f the I cm «r| Oacne. Be ma well flmugboul Bm Slide VTI ior his active work hi that m- miltlii. ai^ he meed m ^ fleer .'a charfe at abnosl all aril- la Save hrlng are the wile, rioeria Spry Uagam ol the bm; <m daagfatar, Mrs. Gledfi Power of the Koom; the loeilMr, O. E. Lcafaae of Ceaa; three hrtdhtra. CccU laefans of CriM, Or. Paul LaagMM of New York, a profeeaor at CoraeU iialvonlty* iiki ''AarlaB l^^wm M 'Si^wa fk; lleo-slNtn;'^ of Farrainftoo, Mn, B. M. jam of ThccnoevUle, Mrs. 1. J. Nowton of Kcrnersrllle, lira. L. c! Coley of Rockwell and Mn. likhard Marx of Philadelphia; and two frandchlldrcn. Funeral services were coaduct- ^ at Eaton Baptist churdi by the Rev. Wade Hutchens, the Rav. J. H. Groce and the Rev. J. P. Da vis. Burial was in the church cemetery. ' ' Full military honors were ac corded at the graveside by VTW Post 4024. Members of the post served as pallbearers. Bio - Obituaries - 1/6/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 13,1950 - Page 2 Mrs. W. J. Jones, 82, Dies At Advance Mrs. Eugcnin Snydor Jones, 82. life long rcsitlent of Davic county, died nt her homo Thurs- dny, Docombcr 29, at 5:30. In Ad* vnncc. ??QUto 1. Mrs. Jonos was tho daughter of Joseph and Mary Orrcll Sny* dor. She was born in Davic county, April 24, 1867. She was % widow of the late William Jack* :;on Jones. Surviving ore four daughters. Misses Claudic, Grace, Ethel and Mattie Jones of Advance, R. 1; fmir sons, Marvin. Glenn and Joe Jones of Advance, R. 1. and Ed Jonos of Thomosvllle; 10 grand* cldldrcn; eight grcnt-grandchll* drcn, and one sister, Mrs. A. M. Chambers, of Wlnston-Salcni. nmorol services were held at the home ot 2 p.m. Sunday and nt Mocks church nt 3 p.m. The Rev. R. J. Starling. Rev. F. E. Howord and Rev. J. S. Oakley officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pnllbcarers were: Roy Car- tor, Charles Mock, Oscor Poin- dcxtcr, Marshall Bowden, Roger Mock and Rnymon Bennett. Bio — Obituaries — 1/13/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 20, 1950 - Page 2 Ezra C. Mackie, 79, Passes at Guilford E7.rn C. Kinckic, father of Miss Florence Mnckle, Home Demon stration A{;cnt of this county, died Saturday morning nt 6:40 in a Greensboro hospital after on illness of one day. Mr. Mnckle, 79, was a retired miller of Guilford College. He was born December 21, 1B70, in Yodkinvitle, the son of Simon and Christine Mackic. He hod lived at Guilford College for 35 years, where he was a member of New Garden Meeting House. He was also a member of the Junior Order of American Me chanics. In 1891 ho was married to Miss Annlcc Hinshaw. Surviving arc the wife, two daughters. Miss Geneva Mnckle of Guilford College and Miss Florence Mackic of Mocksvillc; three sons, Dr. Ernest L. Mackic of Chnpcl Hilt, Thud Mackic of Florence, Ala., and Carl L. Mack ie of Guilford College; and five grandchldrcn. Funeral services were conduct ed ot 3 p.m. Sundoy at New Gar den Meeting House. Nephews served as pallbearers. Bio — Obituaries — 1/20/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 25,1950 — Page 5 Jesse Lee Knrfees Jesse Lee Kotfees. 78, well known re- tired membaot end Ifife-fohtf resideot of Davie GMiBty, died at Ue bone in North Mocksville Sunday motoiod, foUowing an fUness of two we^ Hie deatb brongbt Mdoess to a boat of frieada tbrooghoot the town and ooanty, wbece he spent a tong and nsefol life,' SarviWag are two daogbtera, Mrs. Gra- dy N. Ward, of this dty, and Mrs. Lonnle Lanler, of Btmiinghaoi, Ala,; two broth ers, J. F. Knrfees and M. M. Korfees, of Lonlavltle, Ky„ and lour grandchildren. Mrs. Rtttfees died August 13,1948. Fonefsl seivioee were held at the home Monday aftemooo at 2 o'ciod^, with his pastor, WiDard Conchin, ofBciating, and Che body laid to rest in Jericho Church of Christ cemetoy. To the bereaved feinlly The Kecoid ex tends deep eympathy in this great be- reaveoient Mr. Ktirfees has been a friend of the e^tor for more than 50 years. We shall sorMy misa him. Bio - Obituaries -1/25/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 27, 1950 - Page 1 J. L. Kurfees, 78, Passes Siuidav Funeral fcrvlcW for Jmm Ln Kurfeee, well known citirea of Mocksville and Davle county, were held Mondi^ at the home. The wrvlw were conducted by the Rev. Vlllard Conch'tn. Burial waa in the Jericho cemetery. Mr. Kurfeea, a retired mer- chant, pa&sed awdy at his homa at 9:45 a.m. Suaday morning, January 22. He hiKl been in de* dining health forlMvtra) years, and terlouily iU for about a week. Mr. Kurfees was bora Decem ber 32,1811. He oyened a eoxmtry •tore in 1898 at Kurfees, now known ai the Jerkho community. In 1898 he was appointed post master there and for many years operated the posi office in con nection with hia store. latar he was associated hia son-la Uw, O.'M. Wa^la operatlnsika fftablUhmeot known as Kurfsts and Ward In Mocksville until his retirement In 1949. He waa married in 1897 to Mary Earl Jones and they celebrated their golden wedding anniver sary on October 27, 1047. He was an active member of the Jericho Church of Christ. Survivors include two daugh ters, Mrs. Grady H. Ward, Mocks ville, and Mrs. Lonnie H. Lanier, Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, J. F. and M. M. Kurfees, both of Louisville, Ky.; four grandchil dren, Miss Mary Neil Ward and Jack Ward of Mocksville; Hisa Gail Lanier and Bliss Ann Kur fees. Pallbearers were: Albert Bo- gcr, J. F. Stoncfltreet, Clint Wil son, Fletcher Click, J. B. Wilson and Marshall Green. C. M. Tumntine, 83, Davie Native Passes C. M. (Sonk) Turrcntine, 63, lifelong resident ol Oak Grove died Tuesday. Mr. Turrentine was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turrentine. He is survived by a wife, the former Viola Bowles; two sons, Thomos Turrcntine and W. C. TTurrentlne, both of Mocksville; a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Sain of Mocksville, Route 2; and one grandson. Funeral services were conduct ed at Oak Grove Methodist church at 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald and the Rev. R. G. McClamrock. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Bio - Obituaries -1/27/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 27,1950 - Page 4 Mrs. F. J. Bivins Services Are Held Mrs. F. J. Bivins, 66, died at her home at Coolecmcc nt 2:25 o.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Bivins was the daughter of B. A. and Martha Daniels Rod- den. She is survived by her hus band; three sons, Walter F. Biv ins of Coolcemcc. James R. Biv ins of East Spencer and Gtenn Bivins of High Point; four daugh ters, Mrs. C. G. Wafford and Mrs.' J. M. Thompson, both of Coolcc-' mcc, Mrs. Ray Spry of Utah and Miss Ethel Roddcn ot the home; | two brothers, M. P. Roddcn of' Lexington and P. F. Roddcn of Woodlcaf; a sister, Mrs. P. C. Robbins of Newport News, Va.; 15 grandchitdrcn. | Funeral services were eottduct- ed ot Liberty Methodist church at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. C. N. Spry. Burial was in the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 27, 1950 - Page 5 Final Rites For B. F. Rummage, 67 Baxter F. Rummage, 67. of Ad vance. R. 2. was found dead Mon day night around 11 o'clock, near the house of Bud Davis in the Fork community. Mr. Rummage had been miss ing from home since early that day, causing uneasiness among his family. Sheriff Foster, called by the family to investigate, and Johnny Bailey found his body around 11 p.m. His truck, in which he departed from home, was about a mile and a half from whore the body was found. Mr. Rummage had scribbled a note stating that he had been seized with a heart attack and was trying to make it to the home of Bud Davis. lie was the son of Arthur and Laura Rummage of Davic coun ty. He was born November 23, 1887. Ho is survived by his wife, the former Notic Heeding; four daughters, Mrs. Henry Michael, Mrs. Richard Michael, Mrs. John York, Mrs. Lloyd Walser, all of Lexington, R. 3. One son. B. F. Rummage, Jr., of the home. Three brothers, R. W. Rummage, Mocksville, R. 2; Will Rummage, Lexington, R. 3; Boone Rummage, Statesville. One sister, Mrs. Claude. Fry of Mocksville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Reedi Baptist church, Rev. E. W. Turner con ducting. Burial was In the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 1/27/1950 DAVIE COUIMTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 27,1950 - Page 10 MIKE DANIELS DIES SUDDENLY Silas Martin "Mike" Daniels, 27, of Mocksville, R. I, died ol what was pronounced a heart at tack Monday afternoon around 4 pjn. Mr. Daniels was swim-' ming in Tom's lake, popular fish-, ing place belonging to T. B. Woodruff, at the time of his death. Witnesses said that they were fishing when Mr. Daniels an nounced he was going to swim across the lake. He removed all clothing with the exception of hit underwear and dived in, com ing up well out in the lake. He cwam a few strokes and then turned over as if to swim on his back, and went under. n Dr. W. M. Long and Dr. G. V. Greene, coroner, after examining the body, announced that Mr. Daniels apparently died of a baart attKk. There wai not enough water found In hla lungs for drowning. Mr. Daniels was the son of Mr. and lira. 8. D. Daniels of Mocks ville. in. 4. He was a Purple Heart veteran of World War n, aervlnf In tbe armored tank division. He was wounded instance and has been hospitalized most of the lime since his discharge. At the time of his death he had been home from the hospital only a couple of months. He is survived by hla wlf^, the former Vernell White, and Iwo children, a son, Martin, and a daughter, Renee; the poroits, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James Bogcr, city; Ba]rnU)od Daniels, R. 4; Mrs. Everetta Sea- mon, R. 4: Sam DaakI, WL 4; Mrs Henry Poster, CoolecaaM; Mrs. John Walker, city; Mia Daniels of R. 1, SallshMiy; Mlsa Peggy Daniels of the bont. Funeral scrvicca vrtn cwdurt ed .Wedncflday afternoon at the Ijames Croesroads Baptist cburdi by the Rev. C. A. Baridajr, aa- alsted by Rev. J. D. FHnsrakl Graveside military rttaa conducted by the local Veterans of Foreign Wan. Bio - Obituaries —1/27/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 1,1950 - Page 4 5. M. Daniels Punent services for Silas M. Daniels, 24, of Mocksville, Route l.who died of a heart attack while swimmina in Tom's Lake, near this city, on Jan. 23rd, were held at 3 p. m., last Wednesday at Ijamcs X Roads Baptist Church. Revs. W. C. Barkley and J. B. Fitzgerald uOiciated. Burial was in the church cemetery with full military honors. Mr. Daniels was a World War 11 veteran. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. 0. Daniel, of lerusa Icm Township. Other survivors arc his widow, the former Miss Vemell White; a son, Martie, and a daughter. Re* nae, both of the home; three bro thers and hve sisters. (Mike), as he was familiarly known, had many friends in this city who were saddened bv his untimely death. His family has the sympathy of a host of Mends. Mrs. Mary Emma Whitaker Fuoerai services for Mrs. Mery Emina Wbitaker. 78. of R. 2. were conducted at 3 p. 0., Thursday at Oak Grove Methodist Church with Revs. J. B. Fitzgerald and E. M- Avett officJatiog. and the body laid to rest Id the church cemetery. Mrs. Whitaker died Wedaesday at the home of her daughter. Mrs Harper Bdger. at Wlosioo-Salero, with whom she bad re sided sioee October. She had beett in bad bealcb for some time. She bad been a member of Oak Grove Church since early childhood. Surviving are three sons. Lee, Loonie and Kimhrougb Whitaker. of Route 2: one daughter, Mrs. Harper Boger. Wioscon-Sa- lem; a haii-brother, Sanford Nail, and a half sister. Mrs. Alice Hulcbens, both of Route 2: 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. B, F, Rummage B. F. Rummage. 62. was found dead of a heart attack about 10 p. in.. Jan. 23, In the woods oear bis home. Advance, R. 2. He had started to a neigbbor'a home ear tier that morning. Surviving are rhe wife, the former Miss Nona Beaton: four dnughtere. one son. three brothers; one sister. Mrs. Claude Frye. of Ibis city end 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m. Wednesday at Reed's Baptist Church by Rev. Mr. Swlcegood. and the body laid to rest In the church cemetery. C. iW. Tarrentine C. M. (Sonk) Turrentine, 83. a life-long resident of the Oak Grove community, died St his home on Koute 3. last Tues day afiernoon, following a 7 years illness Surviving are the wife, the former Miss Viola ^wles; two sons. Thomns and W. C Turreoline. both of Mocksville;a daugh ter, Mrs. Edgar Sain, Mocksville R. 2. and one grandson. Funeral services were beld at the Oak Grove Methodist Churchat It a. m Thurs day with Revs. J. B. Fitzgerald and R. G McClamrock officiating, artd ihu body laid to rest Id the church cemeterv. DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, Februai*y 1, 1950 - Page 5 Alfred R. Headen Alfred R. Headen, 48, promi nent Hickory manufaeturer, died at hl< home in that city Thursday of a heart attack. Mr. Headen is a brother of D. E. Headen, presi dent of the itanes Chair &. Furni ture Co., of this dty. Funeral and burial occurred at Hickory Satur day afternoon. Bio - Obituaries — 2/1/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 8,1950 John F.Johnson lohn Franklin Johnson, 68, oi Farmingcon, died in a Winston' Salem hospital Saturday at ZtSO p. m. He had been seriously ill four davs. Mr. Johnson was bom near Farmington, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Johnson. He attended business college in Atlanta, and lived there several years after fin- ishing school. He has lived at Farmington for the past 25 years. Since 1914 he has been a salesman, and was with Brock Candy Company 20 years. He was a member of Farming- ton Methodist Church, superin' tendcnt of the Sunday school for many years, and a teacher of the men's Bible Class. For 20 years he was chairman of the board of stewards. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Bertha Greene Johnson, one son, J. F. lohnson; Jr., of Appala chian State Teachers College, Boonc; one daughter, Mrs. .Tom' Winlclcr of Newport News, Va., one brother, George M. Johnson of Macon. Ga., and three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Williams and Miss Vada Johnson, both of Farming- ton, and Mrs. J. C. Galloway of Greenville. Funeral! services were held at Farmington Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Monday m.rning with Rev. John Oakley and Rev. . W. Vesta! officiating, and the body laid to rest In the church ceme tery. Another long-time friend of The Record has crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the tress. We shall miss you. Bio - Obituaries - 2/8/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 10,1950 - Page 3 W. L. BUTNER, AGE 83» PASSES Walter Leon Butncr. 63, of Ad vance, B. I, died at 4:10 p. m. Friday at his homo. He had been in declining health two years and critically 111 (or one month. Mr. Butncr was born Oct. 10, 1860. the son of A. B. and Mar tha Kali Butner. Most of his life was spent in the Macedonia Mo ravian church community, in Da- vie county, where he was a wide ly-known former. He was a mem ber of the Macedonia Moravian church and of the church board, and was o former Sunday school teacher. He was married to Miss Addle Lee on Oct. 14, 1884. She died Feb. 16, 1638. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mottle Bowdcn of Mocks- villc, R. 2. Miss Sophie Butner of the home, and Mrs. Ruth Hart- man of Advance, R. 1; two sons, E. C. Butncr and H. C. Butner. both of Advance, R. 1: 11 grand children, and 18 great-grandchil dren. Funeral was held Sunday at 3:30 at Macedonia Moravian church by Rev. George Brewer and Rev. George Bruncr. Inter ment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Roy Redden, C. F. Seats, Walter Hartman, Ed Vogler, Kenneth Butner, Cecil Phillips. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 10,1950 - Page 4 Mn. Mary Whitaker, Davie Native, Passes SHineral services for Mrs. Mary Emma Whitakcr. 78, of Mocks- ville, were conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Method ist church by the Rev. J. B. Fitz gerald and the Rev. E. M. Avett. Burial was in the church ceme tery. . Grandsons were pallbearers, including Wiley Boger and James, Vcrnon, Lonnic Roy, Knox and Douthit Whitakcr. Granddaugh ters were flower girls. Mrs. Whitakcr died Wednesday in Winston-Solcm ot the home of 0 daughter. Mrs. Harper Boger, of 2037 Korth Duncan street, with whom she hod lived since lost October. She had been in ill health during that entire period. She had been a member of Oak Grove Methodist church since childhood and a teacher of the primary deportment (or 30 years. Her husband died in 1903. Surviving ore three sons, Lee, Lonnic and Kimbrough Whltoker, oil of Mocksville, R. 2,; one daugh ter, Mrs. Boger of Winston-So lcm; one half brother, Sonford Nail, and a half sister. Mrs. Alice Hutchina, both of Mocksville, R. 2; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Bio - Obituaries - 2/10/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSViLLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 10,1950 - Page 10 J. F. JOHNSON, OF FARMINGTON, DIES SATURDAY John Franklin Johnson of Farmlngton, one of Davle Coun* ty't most prominent citizens, died at 2:90 p.m. Saturday at a Win* Bton*Salcm hospital. He had been In declining health several months, and his condition had been serious since Wednesday. *Mr. Johnson was born near Farmington, the son of James M. and Rachacl Smith Johnson. His early life was spent in Farming- ton, where he was educated at the old FarmlngCbn Academy. He la ter attended business college in Atlanto, Ga. Ho also lived in that city a number of years after com- ploteing school. For the lost 25 years he hod lived in Farmington. Since 1014 he had been a salesman, and was associated with the Brock Candy Company lor 20 years. Clinrcli leader He was a member of Farming- ton Methodist Church, superin tendent of the Sunday School lor many years, and a teacher of the men's Bible Class. For 20 years he was chairman of the board of ■tewards. Mr. Johnson was a member nl the Farmington Masonic Lodge ond a« former member of the school committee. At the time of his death, he was serving as reg ister for the coming elections in Davle County. Surviving arc the wife, Mrs. Bertha Greene Johnson; one son, J. F. Johnson, Jr., of Appalach- la State Teachers College, Boone; one daughter. Mrs. Tom Wlnklcr of Hcwport Hews, Va.; one broth er, George M. Johnson of Macon, Ga.; and three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Williams ond Miss Vada Johnson, both of Farmington. and Mrs. J. G. Galloway of Greenville. Ftineral services were conduct ed at 11 a.m. Monday at Farm ington Methodist church by the Rev. J. W. Vestal. Burial was'in -.the church cemetery. Members of the Masonic Order acted-Bs-palibearera-and conduct ed a graveside service. Bio - Obituaries - 2/10/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 15,1950 Mrs. Mary Ml man Passes Mrs. Marv F. Wellman, 86, wJd- ow of Nathan S. Wellman, died last Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sanford Nail, Mocksville, Route Z. She was the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Brencgar, and had spent her entire lite in the Oak Grove community. Her sister is the only close survivor. Funeral services were conduct-' ed a. 3:30 p. m.. Wednesday Oak Grove Methodist Church Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald and Rev. M. Avett, and the body laid rest in the church cemetery* at by E CO Chas, E. Pierce Cfang. E Pierce, 56. of Center, died la a WfDston-Salem bo^pital Thuradey night Funeral and burial services were held nt Liberty M' tbodist uburch Suoda a* 2:30 p. iDm with Rova. James Grove. B. A Cuip and J B Fitzgeriid niBciadng. Mr. Pierce recently moved from Coolie mee to Center For mure than 30 >ears be held a posi-loti with Crwincoti-m mill Surviving are the wife, four sons and two dftuahtera. a step son, one slater and one brother and lU grHnochl dren Mrs. John Click \ Mrs. John Click. 60, died at her home at Kemersviile early Sururday morning fo| lowing a long illness. Surviving are the husband, one eon and two daughters; the parents. Mr and Mrs. W. A Byerly, of neHr Oavie Academy.) and oi e Bister, Mrs. D. C. RaUedge, ul'' Mocksville. R<iuCe 4 J Funeral services were held Sunday at' 2 o'clock at the home at KernersviHe. and the body brought to this city and iaio i to rest io Rose cemetery. Edna E. Aaron Funeral services for Mrs. Edita E. Aaron, 67, of Salisbury, who died Feb. 5th, at Rowan Memori al Hospital, were held last Tues day afternoon a t Main Street Methodist church, Salisbury, and the body laid to rest in Cherry Hill cemetery near Jerusalem. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Thompson, of lerusalem Town ship. Mrs. Aarom is a sister of Mrs. J. D. Hodges and Mrs, Adam Miller, of Mocl«ville, Route 4. Bio — Obituaries — 2/15/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 17,1950 - Page 1 Mrs. John Click RITES HELD StJNDAt Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. John Click, who (lied Saturday at her home in Kerncrsville. Interment was in Rose cemetery in Mocksville. Sur> vivors include the husband, one son, two daughters, her porents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Byerly of Mocksville, R. 4, and one sister, Mrs. D.- C. Ratlcdge, Mocksville, R. 4, MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 17,1950 - Page 4 RITES HELD FOR CHAS. E. PIERCE Funeral services for Charles Ed* ward Pierce, 5;8, of Copleemce, were conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Uberty Methodist church, Davle c^nty, by the Rev. James H. Groce, the Rev. J. B. Fitzgcr* old and the Rev. B. A, Culp Mr Pierce, a former employe of Erwin Cotton mills in Cooleemee, was buried in the church com* ctery.. Born October 26,1893, in Union county, he was the son of A. C.' and Lucille Mongum Pierce.. He later moved to Cooleemee, where he spent most of his life. | Surviving are his wife, Mrs. M.igglc Pierce; one step-son, Da vid F. Slgmon of Murphy; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel B. Killian of Wlnston-Salcm and Mrs. Paul ine Reed of Chorlotte; four sons, Sgt. Charles Pierce of the U. S. Arniy, A. Theodore Pierce of Mocksville, R. 1, Wllliom S. Pierce of Mocksville, R. 4. ond James L. Pierce of Cooleemee; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Ctine of Schoolfield, Va.; one brother, John W. Pierce, of Cooleemee; and 10 grandchil dren/ Bio - Obituaries — 2/17/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 17,1950 - Page 5 Mrs. A. K. Plott, 74, Rites Held Thursday Mrs. Enxnia R. Plott. 74, widow of A. K. Plott, died unexpectedly ot her home on Mocksvillo, Route 4. •Tuesdny.' Funor&l services were conduct- c d u t Bethlehem Methodist Church ut 3 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. E. F. Eagle, t he Rev. Clnrcncc Jenkins and the Rev. John Oakley. Surviving ore three sons. John Plutl ur Raleigh. Frank Plott of Winston-Sulcm, and Noah Plott of Mocksvlllc, Route 4; (our daughters, Mrs. W. G. Bogcr of Mueksville. Route 3, Mrs. L. II. Bcrrier of Winston-Salem. Mrs. B. G. Cotts of Advance, Route 1, and Mrs. Elizabeth Plott Moore of the home;, two sisters/ Mrs. Mary Winford of Winston-Salem, and Mrs. Ada Ellis of Clemmona; 28 grandchildren: and 14 great- grandchildfCQ. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 17,1950 - Page 8 SILAS McBEE OF HIGH POINT DIES AT AGE 46 Silas McDcc, 46, director of pub lic works for the city of High Point, died suddenly nt 1 a.m. Sunday of a heart attack nt his home. He had been connected with the city government for the past 20 years, first as nn employe of the public works department then OS city engineer, and finally as director of public works. For n number of yeors before thot ho had lived in High Point, while connected with the State Highway commission. A World Wor H veteran, he wos n member of the American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was n member of the State Society of Civil Engineers and until recently a member of the High Point Clvltan tlub. He wn.s o native of Brookhnven, Miss., and attended St. Paul's school at Baltimore. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Episcopal church in High Point, of which ho was o member, and burial wos In Oakwood cemetery. Ho leaves his wife, the former Miss Helen Mcroncy of Mocks- viilc: n daughter, Miss Helen Mc- Bee of High Point; n brother, Avcry McBcc of Honolulu. Ha waii*, and a sister, Mrs. Capus Wnynick, of High Point, wife of the United States ambassador to Nicaragua. Bio - Obituaries - 2/17/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 22,1950 . Silas McBee Silas McBee, 46, of HIkK Point, died at his home in that city Feb. lUh, Mr. McBee was'stationed in this ci^y while connected with the State Highway Commission and had many friends here who were saddened by his death. Surviv ing are the wife, the former Miss Helen Meroney, daughter of Mr. a'd Mrs. C. F. Meroney, of this city; a daughter, one brother and one sister. Funeral and burial services took place at High Point I Wednesday. Mrs. A. K. Plott Mrs. Emma R. Plott, 74, widow of A. K. Plott, died unexpectedly at her home on Mocksville, Route 4i last Tuesday. Funeral services were conduct ed at Bethlehem Methodist Church, a- 3 p m., Thursday by Revs. E. F. Eagle, John Oakley. Surviving are three sons, John Oakley. Surviving arc three sons, John Plott of Raleigh, Frauk Plott of Winston-Salem, and Noah Plott of Mocksville, Route 3, Mrs. L. H. Berrier of Winston-Salem, Mrs. E. G. Cotts of Advance, Route I, and Mrs. Elizabeth Plott Moore of the home; two sisters, 28 grandchild- children; and 14 great-grandchild ren. Bio - Obituaries - 2/22/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 1,1950 Amos York Amos York. 72, well-known re tired fanner of Iredell County, diid at his home near Harmony Thursday afternoon, following a short illness. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, divee sons, 13 grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Clarksburv Me thodist Church, and the body laid to rest in the diurch cemetery. Mr. York was thefither of Mrs. J. G. Stroud, of County Line. Geo, L, Thompson George L. Thompson, 60, a na tive of Davie C.Amty, and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.* Pleasant 1. Thompson, of lerusatem town ship, died at his home in Rowan County, near Franklin, Wednes day. Mr. Thompson had been in bad health for many years. Funeral services were held Fri day and the body laid to rest in Rowan Memorial park, Salisbury. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, one daughter, four sons, three brothers and three sisters. He was a brother of Mrs. f. D. Hodges, MocksxUie, Route 4. In his death the editor has lost a- nodier long-time friend. Peace to his ashes. Mrs. Lela Howard Mrs. Lda Campbell Howard, 62, passed away at her hom^ Rifle Range Road, KnoxvUle^ Tenn.,on Feb. 13th, at 8:50 p. m., foUdv^g a lingering Illness. Mrs. Howard was bom May 2, 188?, at Harmony, N. C, and was a longtime resident of DavIe and Rowan counties until 1937, vdien she moved to Knoavilfe. She was a member of the Ar lington Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Feb. ISth, at Benny's Chapel, with Rev. J. H. Young ofiiciating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Knox- ville, Tenn. Surviving are the husband, John Rush Howard and daughter, Mrs. Glenn F.' Pertin, of die homie; two sisters, Mrs. Geoige Miller and Mrs. Evan Gregory; two brothers. Oscar and Clant Campbell, all of Cooteemee. Pallbearers were Fred, John and Calvin Howard; »Bud Peacock, Newell Waylano and Thurman Cooper. Bio - Obituaries - 3/1/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 3,1950 - Page 1 J. F. STAFFORD PASSES MONDAY Joseph Franklin Stafford, 60, of Bixby, Davic county, died at his home at 3:20 p.m. Monday after a critical Illness of a week. He had been in declining health for the past year. Born' October 4, 1880, in Davie county, he was a son of Leo W. and Nancy Foster Stafford. He lived at Winston-Salcm for a number of years, and was a mem- faer of Southslde Baptist church. For the past several years, he had lived in Davic county, where he was a farmer. . He was a veteran of World War I, having served with Company C of the 306th Ammunition train, 81st division. He was a member of the American Legion, Mocks* ville post. Dr. R. D. W. Connor Rites Held Sunday Dr. R. D. W. Connor, one of North Carolina's leading histor ians, died at Watts hospital, Dur ham, February 25. Dr. Connor was the first ar chivist of the United States. He held the post for seven years and supervised the collection of great documents of American history in the big National Archives building. He was on the history faculty of the Vnivcrsity of North Caro lina for many years and headed the department of hUtory from 1930 through 1934. Before joining the university faculty, he organized the North Carolina Historical commisison and was its secretary for 14 years. In this job he began the coltec tion of North Carolina historical records and documents at Raleigh. Bio - Obituaries - 3/3/1950 He was married Jan. 5, 1921, to Miss Florence Atkinson, who sur vives. Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Florence Stafford Mock of Advance, R. 1; two grandchildren; two brothers, J. C. and Thomas J. Stafford, both of Petersburg, Va., and two sisters. Miss Mary S. Stafford of Peters burg, Vu., and Mrs. Laura S, Ter rell of Willinmsburg, Va. Funeral services were conduct ed at Manuel's Funeral homo at 4 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. W. H. Hulchens and the Rev. W. R. Grigg. Burial was in Solcm cem etery. Pallcbarcrs were members of the MocksvlUc American Legion post. They are G. N. Ward, John LeGrand, P. H. Mason, L. S. Bow- den, Charlee Vogler and George Cornatcer. Wh 71 Tears OU Dr. Connor was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage at his home at Chapel Hill Tuesday nJj|ht^wd^ha^d^been.5Ui.the cal lilt at the hospital since. He was 71 years old. Funeral services were held at the Chapel Hill Episcopal church Sunday, and burial was in the Chapel Hill cemetery. The Rev. David W. Vates, rector, conducted the services. Dr. Connor retired from active teaching last spring but had con tinucd his historical work, and, when ho was stricken, he was busy writing a history of the uni versity. Dr. Connor is survived by his widow, the former Sadie Hanes of Winston-Salcm, and two sis ters, Mrs. H. C. McNair, Sr., and Mrs. R. B. Simpson of Wilson Mrs. Connor is the sister of Mrs. Blanche Clement, Mrs. E. W. Crow and Mrs. Sarah Hanes Stone of MocksvlUc. Dr. Connor was often a visitor of this town where he had many friends. DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 3,1950 — Page 1 HENRY A. LONG DIES SUDDENLY Elineral services for Henry A. Long. 37. of Moorcsvillc, who died in a Statcsvillc hospital Friday after n short illness, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Cavin Funeral Chapel in Stntcsvillc, wiUi the Reverend Cliff H. Mc- Lcod, pastor of the First Prcaby> terion Church in charge. Buriol was in Oukwood Cemetery at Statcsvillc. Survivors arc his widow, Mrs. H. A. Long of MooresvlUe, the mother, Mrs. Carrie Allison Long of Statcsvillc, five brolhem, John Long of Statcsvillc, Dr. W. M. Long of Mocksvillc, Thornton Long of Winston'Salcin, Locke C. Long of Salisbury and Dr. Rob* crt Long of Stateaville and Mocks villc; and three sisters, Miss Murlonno Long of Durham, Mrs. Galthcr Sanford of Mocksville, and Mrs. W. 1. HoweU of Hamlet. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 3, 1950 - Page 3 William Brcwbakcr Dies At Cana Funeral sorvlcos were conduct ed nt HuntsvIUe Methodist chui-ch Tuesday afternoon ut 2 p.m.*for William I. Brcwbakcr, 78, who died Qt his home in Cuno at 12:35 a.m. Sunday. Ho had boon In declining health the past 15, years and seriously ill 10 days.' The Rev. John Onkloy officiated. Born Morch 11, 1071, in Yndkin county, he was a son of Thomos and Ruth Harding Brcwbakcr. A Blacksmith, he spent his entire life in Cona conwnunlly. lie wos a member of the Huntsville Meth odist church. In 1023 ho morriod Gtta Cor- iicHson, who survives. Other 8ur« vivors ore two children, Willlom I. Brcwbaker, Jr., and Mrs. Albert Wenn, both of Cono; two broth" era, S. H. and T. D. Brcwbaker, both of Cana, and two grandchil dren. Bio — Obituaries — 3/3/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 3,1950 - Page 8 Mrs. Jennie Cuthrelt Of Cana, Route 1, Dies Mrs. Jennie CutbrcH, 06, died nl 12:20 a.m. Tue.sclay at her homo Cnna, Route I. She had been in declining iiunlth lor some time. Dorn cn April 17. IBGl, she was Iho daughter of Asbury White and Rcbccca Jones White. Puncrnli services wore conduct ed at 2:30 p.m. Tiiursdny at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church by tile Rev. John Oakley. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 3/3/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 8,1950 5. Arthur Smoot S. Arthur Smoot. 69, of Spooeer. died at Rowan Memorial Roapital. Satirhufy, at <1 a. m. Saturday, followlnp a litnfl tlloess. Funeial services were bdd Sunday at 2 p. m.. at Someieeit Funeral HoQie. Salle* hury. and the body laid to teat In SaleiD Mec (indict Church CVmeeery. Surviving are the wife and three daugh- ters: two hroibera. C. 0. and J. N. Smoot; (our sisier*. Mrs. June Safrlet. Mia. Luther Daywalt, Mrs William Powell and Mies Alice Smoot, ell of Catahalo Towoehip. Mr Smoot la a naiWe of Davie County, a son of the lace Mr and Mra, J. S. Smoot, and his death hsa brought aadoesa to a host of frieode throughout the ooouty. Bio - Obituaries -3/8/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 10,1950 - Page 4 Ftinmi Held For Mr. Smoot Funeral services for Samuel A. Smoot, 69, of Spencer were held Sundoy at 2:30 p.m. at the Sunimersctt Funeral chapel In Salisbury, with Rev. Byron Shan« kic and Rev. C. W. Clay, in charge. Burial was in the cem* etcry dt the Salcm Methodist church in Davie county. Pallbearers, nephews of Mr. Smoot. were: M. T. Oaywalt. J. W. Smoot. C. A. Smoot, Sam Day- wait, John Smoot and H. A. Clenry, MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 10,1950-Page 5 MRS. FOSTER DIES AT 91 Mrs. Martlia N. Foster, 91, of Mocksville, died at her home o( 700 Depot street at 10 p.m. or Timrsduy after an illness of tw( years. She had been seriously iK for the past two weeks. Mr. Fos ter preceded her in death Morel' <2B, 1941. The daughter of the late John Foster and Rodic Caudcll Foster of the Fork church community,; she was born on July 28, 1838, in Yadkin county. She was a member of the Mocksville Bap* tist church. Surviving ore four sons, Claude O. Foster of Winston-Salcm, H. S. Foster of Mocksville. B. G. Foster and Mayo H. Foster of Johnson City, Tcnn.; one daugh* tor, Miss Lillian Foster' of the home: one brother, R. I. Foster of Fork; five grondchildren and six greot-grondchiidrcn. Funeral 'services were held at Fork Baptist church at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. J. P. Davis ond the.Rev. L. M. Tenry offi ciated. Burial was in the church cemetery. J. A. BarneycasUe» 78» Rites Held Tuesday J. A. Barnoycastle, 78, died at 2 p.m. Sunday at his home. Mocks ville, Route 3. He was a son ol J. A. and Sarah douse Barney- castle. Surviving arc two sons, James Barnoycastle of Mocksville, R. 3, and Joe Barneycostle of Advonce, R. 2; two daughter's, Mrs. Bay Myers of Bixby and Mrs. Lewis Godby of Mocksville, R. 1; 10 grandchildren and one brother, Charles Barncycastlc of Mocks- vUlo. R. .1. Funeral sci-vlces were held at Cornat2cr Methodist church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Foster Loflln, the Rev. B. A. Carroll and the Rev; James- H*. Groce offi ciated. Burial was in Smith Grove Methodist, church ceme tery. Bio - Obituaries - 3/10/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 15,1950 L Boone Walker A message was received here Satuidav announcing the death of L. Boone Walker, 70, a native of Davig County, and a son of Mrs. IW. S. Walker and die late Mr. Walker, of Calahaln township. Mr. Walker died at 8 a. m. Satur day at his home in Roanoke, Va. Mr. Walker b survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. W. S. Wal ker, one sister, Mrs. Leonard Bal- lentine, and one brother, W. M. Walker, all of Modcsvilte, R« 1. Mr. Walker held a posidon with the N. & W. Railway for more than 30 years, with headquarters at Roanoke, Funeral arrangements Were nc^ completed when this., ardde- was written. W. M. Walker smd son John, left Saturday afterndon for Roanoke. " ^ Geo, T. Nail ' Funeral services for George T« Nail, 74* of Comatzer, were held .at 3 p. m.. Sunday at the home^ ond at 3:30 p, m., at Advance Me thodist Church. Burial followed In the church crmetery. ' Mr, Nail was a native of Davie County and spent his endre life here. Surviving are the wtdow, four sons, T. L and Walter Nail, Wlnsron-Salems Vestal H. Nail, San'Prandsco, Calif., and R, 'W. Nail, of the home; one sistM, Miss Lula Nail, Winston-Saiem; 'fou** brothers, H. L. and John Nail, of WInscon-Salem, and Alex and J. D. Nail, of Davie. J. A. Bameycastle Funeral services for J. A. Ba^ neycastle, 78, who died March Sih J at his home on Route 3, were' held at the Comatzer Methodist Church at 2 p, m., last Tuesday,' with Revs. F, R. Loflin, B, A. Car rol and James H. Groee officiating. The body was laid to rest in Smith' Grove Methodist Church ceme tery. Surviving are two sons, Jas, Bameycastle. of Route 3, and Joe Bameycasde, of Advance, R. 2; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Myers, of Bixby, and Mrs. Lewis Godbey, n Route 1, and one brother, Oiaa. Bameycasde. Route 3. Bio - Obituaries - 3/15/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 17,1950 - Page 2 Mrs. T. D. Brewbaker Of Cana, Route 1, Dies Mrs. Emma Blanche Brcwha* ker, 71, wife of Thomos D. Brew- baker of Cana, noutc 1, died un expectedly Tucadoy night at on Elkin hospital. She had been In ill health three weeks. Mrs. Brewbaker wos born in Yodkin county February 1, 187&, daughter 'of J. T. and Martha CuthruU Brewbaker. She sponl her entire life Iri Vodkln county and was married to Mr. Brew baker in September, 1902. She was the last of a fomily of seven children. •Surviving are the husband; three sons. Paul, Columbus and T. D. Brewbaker. Jr., of Cona; four daughters. Mrs. E. T. Mc Cain of Winston-Salem. Mrs. Wil son Melton of Yadkinville, R. 2, Mrs. R. S. Hoots of East Bend, R. 2, and Mrs. W. J. Shaw of Buf falo, N. Y.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Huntsville Methodist Church. The Rev. John Oakley and the Rev. J., W. Vestal officiated. Burial was In the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 3/17/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 22,1950 - Page 4 Foley 11^. Koontz PdoF W«K«)Qts,89t DfomloKitCalahalB Tnwnsblp fanner, died FHdav mernteg to n Statof^lle hospttai. Hfl-tnirmBd a beait altaefc early tliai noming at his home and died shortly after arriflmi at the baa* piisU Mr, Moontz was a son of the late Mr.'and Mrs. Wilson Koontz, of Davie. Surviving are the wife, two sons, Foley T and tiny Koonlz, Rome I: three dangh* teis. Mrs. Darr Miller. Rome 1; Mrs. Ed Dwigglna end Mrs. Arthur Freeman. Route! •1; three brothers, Eveiette, Sam and Doris Koontz, Route I; one sister. Ifrsi. Eogeae CHck, Salisbury, and seven giaodehil&en. Funeral servioes were held at 3 p. m. Saturday at Salem Hethodiet Church, of which be was a neniber. with Rev. J, a Fitzgerald offldating. and the body laid to test to the chufch cemetery. Miss Minnie Col' kite Passes Mfse Minnie Collette, a native of DavIe, hut who has lived in Wlnston^em for some time died in a hospital to that city Friday, following a long Illness. Surviving are one bnotbrr, J D Cdllette. of 0|oo: three ststeis, Mis Jhhn Harpe and Mrs. E. W. Harper Me^svitte, R. 2, and Mil Frank Davis. Washleglon. D. C. Funeral servsets were held at Eatnii*e Baptist Chofch at 8 p. m. Soiiday. and the body laid to test fa the ehoieh ceme- teiy. The oflSciatteg mtoiiter was Rev, H. W. HutelMns, Bio - Obituaries - 3/22/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 24,1950 - Page 5 Death Claims F. W. Koontz Folcy Wilson Koontz, 59-ycar« old farmer of Mocksville, R. 1, died suddenly Saturday morning in a Statoaville hospital. I Mr. Koontz suffered a heart ot- took/ eorlicr Saturday morning at : his home and was rushed to the ; hospital, where he died at 9:30 a.m. A native of Davie county, he was the son of the lato Wilson and Thursa Gentry Koontz. j Funeral services wore held at I Salem Methodist church in Davie ' county Sunday at 3 p.m., con- , ducted by the Rev. J. B. Fitzger- old. Burlol was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow, the former Mory Carpenter of Rowan county; two sons, Foley Koontz and Roy Koontz. both of Mocksville, R. 1; three daughters, Mrs. Ed Dwiggins and Mrs. Ar thur Freeman of Mocksville, R. 4. and Mrs. Dorr Miller of Wood- leaf; three bl'others, Sam Koontz, Doris Koontz and Evcrctte Koontz, all of Mocksville, R. 1; one slater, Mrs. Jane Click of Salisbury; and seven grandchil dren. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Collette Funeral Is Held Sunday Miss Minnie Collette. 75, of Wln- ston-Salom, died at 2:49 p.m. Fri day in a local hospital. She had been In declining health for nine months and seriously ill for ten days. Daughter of J. W. and Eliza beth IJames Collette, she is sur vived by one brother, J. D. Col lette of Cana, R. 1; three sisters, Mrs. John Harpe and Mrs. E. W. Harpc, both of Mocksville, R. 2, and Mrs. Frank G. Davis of Wash ington, D. C.; a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Eaton's Baptist church, with the Rev. Wade Hut- chens and the Rev. James H. Grocc conducting the service. Palll)carers were: Earle Harpe, MarccUus Harpe, Cecil Leagans, Everelte l^atham, Rodwell La tham and Joe Collette. Bio — Obituaries — 3/24/1950 Friday, March 24,1950 - Page 7 0, 0. Waller, 67, Woodleaf Resident O. O. Woller, 6T, of Woodleaf, died at 8 a.m. Monday at a Salis bury hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. He was the son of Tom and Mary Ellis Waller, Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Emma Beaton Waller; six daugh ters. Mrs. Kelly Waller, Mrs. John Leach, Mrs. Howard H.- Nichob, all of Mocksville, Route 4, Mrs. Olln Carnell of Woodleaf, Route 1, Mrs. Ray Crotts of Newport, and Miss Annie Waller of the home; three sons, Clarence, Tom and Walter Waller of Woodleaf, Route I; three sisters, Mrs. J. J. Zimmerman of Advane, Route 1. Mrs. Clyde Burton and Mrs. R. B. Burton of Wlnston-Salem; one brother, Charlie Waller of Win- ston-Salom; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Woodleaf Mehodist church at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. J. C. Swaim was In charge. Burial was in the church cemetery. Gray Curtis Scamon Gray Curtis Seamen, one-doy- old son of James F.'and Mary L. Taylor Seamon, of Woodleaf. died Sunday. Surviving are the parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Seamon of Woodleaf. Funeal services were held Mon day morning at the Necdmore Church of ChrUt at Needmore. The Rev. Milton Parker WAa In I charge. Burial was in the church . cemetery. DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 29,1950 - Page 4 L W. Smith L. W.SmiA,87, died at 11:15 p. m« Wednesday at Ids home, Advance, R. U following a long illness Mr. Smith was a native of Davie, and spent his entire life in Farmington township Surviving are 6ve sons, three daughters, 36 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and o.ie great- grcat-gtandchild. His wife died 19 years ago. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Bethlehem Me thodist Church with Revs. John Oakley and J. G. Bruner officiat ing and the body laid to rest an the church cemetery. Marvin R. Jones Marvin R. Jones, 62, farmer of near Bixby, died unexpectedly at 7:30 p. m., March 20. at his home. Surviving arc the wife, one son* Paul Jones, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Orrell. Ad vance, R. 1; Mrs. Mildred Brown, Summerfield. and Ixauise Jones, ot the home; three brothers, E. M. Tones, Thomasville, and Glenn and joe Jones, of Advance, R. 1, four sisters, Misses Claude, Grace, Ethel and Mattie Jones, all of Ad vance, Route 1. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m* Wednesday at Mock's Chap el Methodist Church, with Revs. 1. R. Starling and F. E. Howard officiating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Gary Curtis Seamon Cray Curtis, infant son of Mr: and Mrs. James Seamon, o f Woodlcaf, died March 19th. The little body was laid to rest at Need- more Church of Christ on March 20th, with Milton S. Parker con ducting the funeral. Bio — Obituaries — 3/29/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 29, 1950 - Page 5 Owen Saffley |o.-0.-Waller11 O. O. Waller, 76, a former real- dent of Davie County but for many years living at Woodleaf, died at a Salisbury hospital March 20th. Funeral services were held at Woodleaf Methodist Church last Wednesday. Mr. Waller is survived by his wife, six daugh- tess, three sons, three sisters and one brother. Owen Safflev, 66, of Cleveland, died at a Statesville hospital Frh day. morning. Mr. Saffley was a brother of our townsman, Frank Saffley. Another brother, W, H. Saffley, of Cooleemee, and two sisters, Mrs. A. W. Phelps, of R. 4, Mocksville, and Mrs. P. R. El- Icr, of near Salisbury. Four sons and three daughters survive. Fu neral and burial services were held at Liberty Methodist Church at 3 p. m. Sunday, with Rev. G. L. Roystcr officiating. Bio - Obituaries — 3/29/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 31,1950 - Page 1 J. 0. SAFFLEY OF CLEVELAND# Jesse Owen Soffley, 60, of Cleveland, died at Long hospital in Statesvllle at 11 B.m. Fri* day. He had been a patient there for-ll days. Surviving ore four sons, R. F.: Saffley of Newton, H. W. Sofftcy of Norfolk, Vo., James R. Safdcy and Jesse R. Saffley, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Hud- dleston, Miss Mory Gray Suffley, and Mrs. J. H. Allen, of the home; two brothers. D. P. Snfflcy of Mocksvlllo, \V. li. Saffley of Coo-! tccnicc; two sisters. Mrs. A. W. Pliclps of Mocksville, R. 4, and' Mrs. P. R. Ellei ot Salisbury.-R."j 4; nnd four grandchildren. | Fuhoro] services were conduct' e'd at 3 p.m. Sunday by^hc Rev. G. L. Roystcr. Burial was In the church cemetery. J. H. BROADWAY ACCIDENT VICTIM Davie Man First Highway Fatality John Henry Broadway. 70, of Mocksville, R. 4, died at the Ro wan Memorial Hospital around 0 p.m. Tucsdoy. Mr. Broadway was taken to the hospital with what WHS described as severe chest in juries after being involved in an automobile accident earlier In the day. Mr. Broadway, driving a 1937 Chevrolet couch, was coming in the direction of Mocksville on highway 601. Steve Franklin Or- rcli. Advance, R. 1,-driving a 1934 Ford coach and going in the direction of Salisbury, crashed into the Broadway car, it was reported by T. J. Badgctt of the State Highway Patrol. Orrcirs car continued on for approximate ly 60 feet and overturned, it was reported. Both Orrell and Broad way were carried to the hospital. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 31,1950 - Page 10 L. W. Smith, 87, Of Near Advance h. W. (Wash) Smith, 67. died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at his home, Advance, R. 1, ofter an ill ness of 16 months. His condition was critical two months. Mr. Smith was born in Davie county October 5, 1662, son of L. K. and Mary Etchison Smith. He spent his entire life In the Mace donia community of Davie coun ty. His wife died in March, 1931. Surviving are five sons, W. Mor gan Smith of Greensboro, E. W. Smith of Mocksville. R. 2. Man uel Smith of Harmony, R. 2, S. F. Smith of Pennsylvania and Jas per Smith of Greensboro; three doughters, Mrs. B. H. O'Ncil of Chapel Hill, Mrs. Grace Grcgpry of Greensboro, and Mrs. G. S. Mcplcr of Harmony, B. 2; 39 grandchildren; 30 grcat-grand- childrcn nnd one great-grent- grondehiid. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem On being found with nothing more than minor Injuries, Orrell was returned and lodged In the local Jail. Patrolman Badgett, who Inves tigated the accident, reported Tuesday night that manslaughter charges would be lodged against Orrell. also the charge of driving an automobile intoxicated. The accident occurred around 1 p.m., Tuesday, about 70 yards North of da«D«t''4Horo'<in.hiih way 601. This was the first highway fa tality of the year for Davie Coun ty. Methodist church with the Rev. John Oakley nnd the Rev. J. Gco. Druncr in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio — Obituaries - 3/31/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 5,1950-Page 4 J, H. Broadway John Henrv Broadway. 70, re tired Davie County farmer, died late Tuesday at Rowan Memorial Hospital as a result of Injuries re ceived earlier in the day in an automobile accident on Salisbury Highway south of Moclcsville. Stove Orrcll, of Advance, R. 1, traveling toward Coolccmee, ran into the Broadway car two miles south of Mocksviiie. Mr. Broad- way lived about hvc hours after the accident. Orrcll receieved slight injuries and was later lodged in jail here, charged with driving intoxicated and also with man slaughter. Surviving arc his widow and three children, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m., Thursday at No Creek Baptist Church. Bio - Obituaries - 4/5/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 7, 1950 - Page 1 WALTER L CALL DIES SUDDENLY Walter L. Call, 66, died unex pectedly at 6 p.m. yesterday at his home on Hardiston street here. He was a barber by trade and had spent most of his life in Mocksvlllc. He was the son of Tom and Alice Rilcy Coll. Surviving ore the wife, the for mer Stella Hanellne: two broth* era, Grady F. Call of Sumter, S. C., and W. E. Cell of Mocksvlllc, >nd two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nail of Mocksvllle and Mrs. Jessie Wagner of High Point. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. A. J. Cox conducted the service, assisted by the Rev. J. P. Davis and the Rev. E. H. Gartrell. Burial was in Oak Grove Meth odist church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Harley Sof- ley, S. M. Call, Knox Johnstone, Rufus Sanford, Jr., Clayton Groce and H. M. Arnold. Bio - Obituaries - 4/7/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 12,1950 - Page 4 Walter L Call Walter L. Call, 66, died unex'' pectedly at 6 p. m., April Srd at hb home on Hardiscm SneeC. He was a barber by trade and had spent most of his life in Modcs^lle. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Call Surviving are the wife, the form er Stella Haneline; two brothers, Gradv F. Call of Sumter, S. C, and W. E. Call of MocksvU!e,and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nail, of Mocksville and Mrs. Jessie Wag ner, of High Point. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 p. m., Wednesday. Rev. A. J. Cox, Rev. R. C.Gofor^ and Rev. J. P. Davis were in charge. Burial was in die Oak Grove Methodist Church ceme tery. Miss Viola Gartner Miss Viola Cartner, 42. died at 10 o'clock Inst Wednesday momj ing at Lexington Memorial Hos* picnl, her death following a week's serious illness. Miss Cartner was the daughter ofWiilinmH. Cartner and .the lute Mrs. Cartner, oi this city. She held a position In the office of the Erwin mills, at Cooleemee. She was a member of South Riv er Methodist Church, in Rowan County, and funeral services were lield at tliat church at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev, Mr. Swnim and Rev. J. B. Fitz. gerald officiating, and the body laid to test in the church ceme tery'. Miss Cartner is survived bv her father, an aunt and several uucles. Her mother died 15 years ago. A noble, Christian lady has been called to her reward. She will be sadly missed in her community. To the bereaved father The Re cord ^xtends sincere sympathy in this sad hour. Mrs. Annie Stroad Mrs: Annie Owens Stroud, 82, a native of Davie County, but for m my years a resident of Winston- Salem, died at her home in that city Wednesday. Funeral sendees were held Saturday at 11 a. nu, at Vogier's Chapel, and the body laid to rest in Chestnut Hill Ceme tery Salisbury. Among the survivorfl are one brother, John Owens, of Coolee mee; titree step-sons R« A. Stroud, High Point, Carl Stroud. Lexing ton and Arch Stroud of near Cooleemee. 1 Mrs.J.M. Granger Funeriil services for MrsI J. M* Grander, 92, who died Friday at her home in Cooleemee, were hclsl at 3 p. m. Sunday at Coiter. Methodist Church, with Rev. Fredj Shinn and Rev. J. B.Fitzgerald of-; ficiaring, and the body laid to resti in the church cemetery. Surviv-! ing are two daughters, Mrs Geo.| O'b.son .')nd Mrs. Floyd McSwain,|| of Cor-Ieemce; one son, Percy | GiMnyer, of Baltimore, Md. Bio — Obituaries - 4/12/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 14,1950 - Page 2 Mrs. J. M. Granger, 92, Of Cooleemee , Mrs. Mary Brown Granger, 92, widow of J. M. Granger, died at 5:15 p.m., Friday at her home in Coolccmc. She was a daughter of Daniel H. and Cornelia McGuirc Brown, Surviving ore two daughters, Mrs. George Gibson and Mrs. Gertrude McSwain of Cooleemee; one son, P. J. Granger of Balti more, Md.; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at Center Methodist church at 3 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Fred Shlnn and the Rev. J. B. Fitzger ald. Burial was in the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 14,1950 - Page 3 Miss Cartnei*, 42, Of Mocksville Miw Viola Gartner, 42, Mocks ville, died .nt 10 a.m. Wedncsdoy at a Lexington hospital after an Illness of one week. Miss Cartnor was born in Row an county, daughter of W H. and Annie L. Harper Gartner. She attended Cool Springs High school in Ircdcll county and a businc<» college in Winston-Salcm. She was employed at Goodwill Indus- tris in Winston-Salcm and later by the C. C. Sanford company at Mocksville. For the past seven years she was employed in the office of the Erwin Cotton mills at Cooleemee. She is survived by her father, W. H. Gartner, of Mocksville. Funerat services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday ot South River Methodist church in Rowan coun ty. The Rev. J. C. Swaim and the Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald conduct ed the services. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 4/14/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 21,1950 - Page 8 June Woodruff, 57, Dies Suddenly Junius Arthur Woodruff, 57, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home in Mocksvillc. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Woodruf£.and spent his entire life in Mocksville. Funeroli services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Second Presbyterian church with Rev. R. A. Masscy officiating. Masonic graveside rites were adminis- tcrcd. Mr. Masscy was an elder In the Second Presbyterian church of Mocksvillc and a member of the Masonic lodge. He was employed for a number of years at the Hanes Chair company. At the time of his death, he was owner and operator of the Climax Bar ber shop. He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Frost; one daughter, Margaret Woodruff, of the home; one son, Andrew, of New York; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and Miss Hcttio Woodruff of Winston-Salcm; one brother, Snnford Woodruff of Winston-Snlcm; and two grand children. Bio - Obituaries - 4/21/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 26,1950 - Page 4 James W, ^fall A pall of sadness swept over our town last Wednesday after noon when it was learned that James W. Wall, 55« had died un expectedly at his home on Church street about 2:30 o'clock, follow- ius an illness ol only about one hour. Mr. Wall had worked in Sanford's store until the noon hour. After eating dinner he dhl a little work In his flower garden, and becoming ill went into his room. He was given medical at' Cention. but lived but a short time. Mr. Wall moved from Cana to this city about 27 years ago. Ho held a position as salesman xviiti Mocksville Hardware Co., for many years. He was with Hauscr Brothers grocery store for some time, and for the past 15 years he has held a position as salesman ! with C. C. Sanford Sons Co. Mr.j| Wall had hundreds o f friends ^ throughout the town and county!' who were sadd-.-ned by news of ' his death. '■ Surviving are the wife, one son, James Wall, Jr., and a daughter. Miss Claire Wall, both of Char lotte; txvo brothers, Clarence Wall, of Advance, and Johit R. Wall, of Clemmons; four sisters, Mrs. Ru pert Boger, of this city; Mrs. T. L. Baker and Mrs. U. B. Sheek, of Winston-Salem, and Mrs. F. R. Scauchamp, of Advani.e, and his mother, Mrs. W. E. Wall, of Da- vie County. Fiin<iniiliservice.s were conduct ed at 11 a. m., Friday at Mocks ville Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Rev. E. W. Turner, Rev. }. P. Davis, and Rev. E. H. Gartrell officiating, and the ^ body laid to rest in Rose cemetery,j Mr. Wall has been a deacon in the Mocksville Baptist Church for many years, and was active in re ligious work. He will be sadly missed in the home, the churdi and the business life of the town. Many local stores and business houses closed during the funeral hour in respect to the memory of Mr. Wall. The many beautiful ' fl oral tributes attested the high es teem in which he was held. The Record extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in this hour of sadness. June Hlfoadraff June Woodruff, 57, wcH-kn8wn colored citizen of Mocksville, died suddenly at his home on Lexing ton street on April I6ih, of ahean attack* His death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Surviving are the wife, one son, Andrew, of New York, a daugh ter, Margaret of the home; one brother and two sisters, of Wlns- ton-Salem. Funeral services took place -Wednesdayahernoon at the Se cond Presbyterion Church, and the body laid to rest in the Pres byterian church cemetery on De pot street. June had many friends ^ong both colored and white citizens of the town. He was a quiet, in dustrious man, and will be missed in the town where he spent so many years. Bio - Obituaries - 4/26/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 28,1950 - Page 1 JAMES \V. WALL DIES SUDDENLY Funcwl sci-vlccs for James W. Wnll, 55, were held last Friday nt 1 p.m. at the local Boptist church. Rev. J, P. Davis, Rev. E. W. Turner ond Rev. E. J. Gnr- trell conducted the service. In terment followed in Rose ceme tery. Mr. Wall, stricken with n sud den heart ottack, died nt his home last Wednesday, April 10, at 2:30 p.m. Ho was the son of Mrs. Cora Ijnmca Wall and the late W, E. Wall. He was born in Mocksvillc' on September 0, 1894. In 1917 he was married to the former Mamie Hutchens of Davie county. For over 15 years he was con nected with C. C. Snnford's Sons company of Mocksviile. Prior to that he was with the Mocksvillc Hardware company and the Mau ser Brothers Grocery and Feed store of this city. He was a mem ber of the P.O.S. of A., and served for many years as deacon In the local Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Hutchens Wall of., the liomc; a son, James W. Wall, Jr., and a daughter, Miss Claire Wall, of Charlotte; mother, Mrs. W. E. Wall of Advance, R. 1; two broth ers, Clarence Wall of Advance, R. 1, and John R. Wall of Clcm- mons. Four sisters, Mrs. Rupert Bogcr of Mocksvillc; Mrs. R. B. Shcck and Mrs. T. L. Baker of Winston-Salcm; Mrs. F. R. Beau- champ of Advance, R. 1. Pallbearers were; R. B. San- ford, R. B. Snnford. Jr., C. R. Horn, T. J. CaudcU, J. A. Craven and T. I. Shore. Honorary pallbcnrcrs were: J. C. Sanford, L. G. Sanford, G. R. Madison, R. M. Holthouscr and the deacons of the Mocksvillc Baptist church. Bio - Obituaries - 4/28/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 28,1950 - Page 4 Mrs. Annie Turner Rites Held Monday Mrs. Annie Isabel Turner, 49, died at her home on Mocksville, R. 4, Qt 7:30 o'clock Saturday eve- nlng, her death following an ill ness of three days. Mrs. Turner was born October 6, 1000, daughter of John L. Fryc and Mrs. Bonnie Rhoda Potts Fryo of, Davle county. On February 23, 1020, she married Henry Turner of Yadkin county and they moved to Davic county 20 ycors ogo to make their home. She is survived by her husbond, her parents ond throe daughters: Mrs. Laura Lee Smith, Misses Thoima and Evelyn Turner, all of the home. There are two grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister survive. Lester, Wcldon and Ernest Frye of R. 4, Mocksville, and Mrs. Charles Smith of R. 3, Mocksville. Funorat services for Mrs. Tur-1 nor were held from Smith Grove i Methodist church in Davie county Qt 4 o'clock Tuesday and inter-' incnt was in the church ceme tery. Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald con ducted the service. Mrs. Sarah W. Smith Rites Held Wednesday Mrs. Sarah Williams Smith, 91, widow of Cicero Smith of Fork, died early Monday morning at her home. She hod been III for obout a month. Mrs. Smith was bom cn June 29. 1858, daughter o( Jonathon and Albertine Limbaugh Williams of Davidson county.'Her husband, Cicero Smith, died about 10 years ogo. Surviving arc three sons, A. V. Smith of DcLand, Fla., C. L. Smith of Mocksville, R. 4*, one daughter, Mrs. Mamie B. Carter of Elkln; a sister, Mrs. A. Grubb of Lexington, R. 5; 20 grandchil dren and 12 grcat-grandchitdrcn. Funeral jervices were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Fulton Meth odist church. The Rev. J. R. Starling and the Rev. O. D. Smith officiated. Burial was In the church cemetery. Mrs. Ivie R. Dyson, 49, Passes Sunday Mrs. Ivie Richardson Dyson, 49, died at her home in Mocksville Sunday night. Funeral services were at New Union Methodist church at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. L. R. Lof- tin officiating. Surviving arc the husband, Da vid L. Dyson; three sons, Linnio, Leslie and Lcroy Dyson, a daugh ter, Mrs. Bruce Combs; two sis ters, Mrs. Lacey Hutchins and Miss Novella Richordson, and a brother, Lincoln Richardson, all of Mocksville. Bio - Obituaries - 4/28/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 28,1950 - Page 6 RITES HELD FOR MRS. JOYNER, 92 i Mrs. Samuel H. Joyncr, 02. of < Route 3. Yndklnvlllc. died at her I home ot 2:40 o.m. Monday. I Mrs. Joyncr was born July 31. , 1837. in Yodkln county and was I the daughter of the lotc Hugh and Mortlia Crocc Sprinkle. She was married to Mr. Joyncr May 14, 1876. She was In declining health the past sl.x months and seriously ill two weeks. Survivors arc: her husband, S. !I. Joyncr, seven children, Willie Joyncr and Mrs. R. F. Reavls of Mocksvillc; Evercttc Joyncr of Yadkinvlllc; Mrs. J. H. Joyner of StatcsviPc: Stanley and Prof. C. R. Joyner of Winston-Salomiand Dr"! O. L. Joyner of Kernersvillo; olso 20 grandchllddrcn and 28 great-grandchildren. Funoral services were held at South Onk Ridge Baptist church, where ahc was a member, Tues day at 4 p.m. Rev. Wade HutcK- cns, Rev. M. F. Rcavis and Rcy. J. G. Allgood hod charge of the services. Burial was In the church cem etery. Pallbearers were. grandsons. Flower bearers were granddaugh ters. Bio — Obituaries - 4/28/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 3,1950 - Page 4 Mrs, D, L Dyson Mrs. D. L. Dyson, 49, died Apr. 23rd, at her home on Maple Ave. Sur\4ving are the husband, four children, Linnie, Lester, and Leon Dvson, and Mrs. Ruth Combs, all of MocksvUle; two sisters, Mrs. Lacey Hutchens and Mrs. Noveh la Richardson, of MocksvUle, and oiie brother, Lincoln Richardson, Hannony, R. 2. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock last Tuesday morning at New Union Methodist Oiurch, with Rev. Foster Loflin officiating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Mrs. Annie Turner. Mrs. Annie Turner, 49, died at | her home, MocksvUle, R. 4, Apr.! 22nd, following a short iUness. | Mrs. Turner was a daughter of j Mr. and Mrs. John L. Frye, of | Davie County. On Feb. 23, 1920,; she married Henry Turner, of Yadkin County, and they moved to Davie County 20 years ago. Mrs. Turner is survived by her husband, her parents and three {daughters, Mrs. Laura Lee Smith Misses Thelma and Evelyn Tur I net, all of the home; three broth ers and one sister, Lester, VX^cld on and Ernest Frye, of Mocks ville, R. 4, and Mrs. Chas. Smith of Mocksville, R. 3* Funeral services were held at Smith Grove Methodist Church at 4 p. nu, April 24th. and inter ment was in the church cemetery.' Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald officiated. I Bio — Obituaries - 5/3/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 3,1950 - Page 4 Rev, Vf. H. Dodd Rev. Walter Henley Dodd» 78, retired Baptist minister and pastor- emeritus of Mocksville Baptist Church died at his home here at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday. He had been in ill health for several years and in a serious condition for one week. Rev. Mr. Dodd was bom Nov. 18, 1872. He had been a Baptist minister for 30 years, retiring sev eral years ago because of ill health* He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was married twice. | Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Lenora Dodd; three children of his first marriage, Mrs. A. J. Haynes of Scatesville, John Car son Dodd ^f Hahira, Ca., and Walter H. Dodd, Jr., of Waco; three brothers, 1.1. Dodd of Coun cil, A. L. Dodd of Fuquay Springs; and one sister, Mrs. H. L. Griffin, of Raleigh. I Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Friday at the Mocksville Baptist Church, with Rev. Jas. P. Davis and Rev. E. W. Turner of ficiating, and the body laid to rest in Rose cemetery with Masonic honors. The death of this aged minis ter has brought sadness to a host of friends throughout this entire section. Mrs, Sarah Smith Mrs. Cicero Smith. 92, of Fork, died April 24th at her home, fol lowing a month's illness. Her hus band died 10 years ago. Surviving arc three sous, A. V. Smith, DcLand, Fla., C. L. Smith, Advance, R. 1, and J. L. Smith, Mocksville, Route a daugh ter, Mrs. Minnie B. Carter, Elkin; a sister, Mrs. A. A. Grubb, Lex ington, Route 5. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m., last Wednesday at Fulton Methodist Church, with Rev. J. R. Starling and Rev. O. D. Smith officiating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries -5/3/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 5,1950 - Page 1 SERVICES HELD FOR REV. W. H. DODD niBenl tervlcet for Rev. Wal ter Hcnky Dodd, 78, retired Bap- tilt mlnlater tad paitor-emeritus of the Hocksville Baptist Church, were held in the local Baptist Church last Friday, Rdv. J. P. Davis and Rev. E. W. Turner, officiated. Burial followed in the Rose Cemetery. Rev. lir. Dodd died at hla home last Wedneeday. He had been in ill health for several years and In a serious condition for one week. The Rev. Ur. Dodd was a na tive of Wake County and was born Nov. 18, 1672, son of John D. and Evelyn Creech Dodd of Clayton. He had been a Baptist minister for 30 years, retiring several years ago because of ill health. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was married twice. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Lenora Dodd; . three children of his first marriage, Mrs. A. J. Haynet of Statesvilie, John Car son Dodd t)f Hahira, Ga., and Walter H. Dodd, Jr., of Waco; throe grandchildren; three broth ers, J. L Dodd of Council, A. L. Dodd of Hacon, Ga., and the Rev. Bdwanl D. Dodd of Fuquay Springi; and one sister, Mrs. H. L. GrifSa of Baleifh. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 5,1950 - Page 8 Final Rites For Mrs. T. E. James Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Wagner James, 31, of Tur ner Street, Wlnston-Salem, were held at Turrcntine Baptjst Church in Davic County . Wednesday. The Rev. A. K. Sheck, the Rev. Oscar Hartman and the Rev. M. Eagle officlotcd. Burial was in the church graveyard. Cousins served as pallbearers. Mrs. James was born Aug. 6, 1018, In Davle County, the daugh ter of J. S. ond Stella Wofford Wogncr. Her early life, was spent in Davic County and she ottcndcd Coolccmeo schools. Employed by P. H. Hones Knitting Compony, ahe was o member of South Ibrk Baptist Church. Surviving ore the husband, T. E. James; one daughter, Linda Fay James; the parents of Route 4; five sisters, Mrs. Ward Rat- ledge and Mrs. Carl McDaniel of Mocksville, and Miss Norma Mae Wagner, Miss Geraldlne Wag ner of Winston-Salem. Mrs. James died at a Winston- Salem hospital Monday night aa a result of a self-tnfllcted bulltt wound sustained Friday aftcr- noofi. She had been in deeliiilng health for tome time. Bio — Obituaries - 5/5/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 10,1950 - Page 4 Mrs, T, E. James Funeral services for Mrs, Rubv Lee Wagner Fames, 31, of Wins- ton-Salem, were held at Turren' tine Baptist Church, at 4 p. m., Wednesday. Rev. A. K Cheek, Rev. Oscar Hartman and Rev. M. Engle oiHctated. Burial was in the church sravey.ird. Mrs. James was bom Aug. 8, 1918, in Davie County, the daugh ter of S. and Stella Wafford Wagner. Employed bv P. H. Hanes Knitting Company; she was a member of South Fork Bap tist Church. Surviving are the husband, T. E. James; one daughter, Linda Fay 'nmes, the parents of Mocks- ville. Route 4; five sisters, Mrs. Ward Ratledgeand Mrs. Carl Mc- Daniel of Mocksville and Miss Norma Mae Wagner. Miss Geral dine Wagner of Winston-Salem. Four brothers, James Wagoner, of Winston-Salem, Marvin, R. Z. and George Wagoner, Mocksvitle, R. 4. Mrs. James died at a Winston Salem hospital Monday night as a result of a self-infiicted bullet wound. She had been in declin ing health for some time. C. H. Booe Mrs, Mary S. Dann Coswcll H. Booc, 52, ofYadkin ville. Route 3, died in a Winston- Salem hospital, Monday after a month of declining health and two weeks of serious illness. He was a son of George and Moliie Spear Booe. He was mar ried on July 30, 1917, to Lucn Renegar, who survives. Other survivors Include foui sons, one brother, and five grand children. Funeral services were at 2:30 p m., Wednesday at Sandy Springs Baptist Church. Rev, Ciavid Dav and Rev. Wade Hutchens officiat- Mrs. Ma^ Smith Dunn. 88, widow of Thamas Dunn, died at 3 a. ni., May 1st, ac her home, Advance, Route 1. Mrs. Dunn was a daughter of rhomas A. and Beetle Bailey omith, and is survived by one son, S. T. Dunn of Advance, Koutc I, six grandchildren and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m., Wednesday at Bethlehem ?J«hodist Church. Rev. JohnUdricy and Rev. George Bruner Officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. J. £, Davis Mrs. J. R Davis, 77, died ac her bome in Clarksville Township at o:10 a. m. Friday, following an ex tended illness. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, two sons, two sisters, one brother, six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday at the home, and at 4 p m. at Eaton's Baptist Church. Revs. Wade Hutchens and Alvis Cheshire officiated, and the body was laid to rest in the church ce metery. Bio - Obituaries - 5/10/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 17,1950 - Page 4 Mrs. Delia Cronse Mrs. Lucher A. Grouse, 62, of ! Advance died Wednesday a^r* ■noon at Rowan Memorial HospitJal, Salisburv, following an illness of six weeks. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, a foster daughter, six brotheta, two sisters, two grand* children. A service was held at die home at 2 p. ni.i Friday, and at Advance Mecfaodisc Church at 3 p. m., vridi her pastor. Rev. J. R* Starling of* ficiathig and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. To die bereaved family The Re* cord extends sincere sympadiy in this great bereavement. Bio - Obituaries - 5/17/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 19,1950 Advance Minister Dies In Twin City Hospital The Rev. Franklin Gorlleld oJhnson, 68, of Advance died Into Saturday in a Wlnston>Salcin hos* pital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha J. Johnson, two sons. Thqmas F. Johnson of this city and Eugene Johnson of Detroit, Mich.; five daughters, Mrs. Eve lyn J. Phillips, Mrs. Lossie Hamp ton, Mrs. Ruby Leach, all of this city, Mrs. Lillian Hawkins, Perry Point, Md., and Miss Georgia Johnson of the home; two broth ers, Herbert Johnson of Farming- ton and John oJhnson of this city; and Q sister, Mrs. Etta Scott of this city. Funeral services were conduct ed at 4 p.m. Monday in AMB Zion church, by the Rev. H. C. Jones. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 5/19/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 24,1950 - Page 4 Mrs. I, C. Ellis Mrs. Ivey Bowden Ellis, 37. of Redland, died in a Winston-Salem hospital Wednesday morning. Surviving are the husband, her mother; one daughter, Alice Ellis, of the home; two sons, Wayne and LeKoy Ellis, of the home; two brothers, Gradv Bowden, of Suromerfield, and Ray Bowden, of Danville, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. R. P. Smith, of Advance, R. 1, and Mrs. A. F. Smith, Winston'Salem, Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Friday at Bethlehein Metho dist Church with Rev. Jonn Oak* ley and Rev. Gepi^e Bru ler offici ating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Infant O'Neal Funeral services for Carolyn Jean O'Neal, two-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. O'Neal, ot Mocksville. Route 4. were held at 2 p. m., Friday at Society Baptbi Church, with Rev. Wade Hutch- ens o^ciating. The infant died at noon Thursday. Surviving are the parents and three brothers. Henry Dulin Henry Dulin, well-known color ed man, dtc.d at his home in South Mocksville lost Tuesdav. For a number of years he was Janitor at the Elementary school here. Bio - Obituaries - 5/24/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 31,1950 - Page 4 Miss Julia Caudell Miss Julia Caudell, 86, a native of Jerusalem Township and a daughter of rhe late Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael Caudell, died May 22nd, at the home of Mr: and Mrs. A. S. Amdt, at HilUard, Fla.. where she had lived for some time. Funer al and burial services took place at Hilliard on May 23rd. Miss Caudell had many relatives and friends in Davie who were sad dened by news of her death. She was a cousin of T-1. Caudell. Mrs. W. M. Crotts and Will Caudell, of this city. Bio - Obituaries - 5/31/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 2,1950 - Page 2 J. C. Pilcher, . Passes In Yadkin Funeral Bervices for James Charles Pilcher, 91, who died at 6 a.m. Friday at his home on Route I, Cana, in Yadkin county, niter having been in declining health for one year and seriously ill for four days, were conducted Sunday morning at II o'clock, at the Gnon Baptist church, the Rev. John Oakley and the Rev. Robert Ward officiating. Born in Yadkin county on Oct. 12, 18S6, Mr. Pilcher was the son of Cephas and Ruth Carter Pilch- cr of Mocksville. He had spent his entire life in Yadkin county as a farmer. He was married in 1889 to the former Mlsa Mary Augus' tuB Steelman, who survives. Other survivors include two sons. George C. Pilcher of Mocks ville and Ambrose Pilcher of Win- ston-Salcm, Route 2. seven daugh ters, Mrs. Herman Wall of Tobac- covllic, Route 1, Mrs. Frank A. Athan of Milvillc, Mich.; Mrs. John Shore of Bethania, Mrs. Grady Wllliard of Cana, Route 1; Mrs. Kenneth Spaugh of Pfaff- town, Miss Eunice Pilcher of Win- ston-Salem and Miss Girtha Pil cher of the home; 20 grandchil dren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Flalftown cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 6/2/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 23,1950 - Page 1 A. R. Wilson Dies Near Mocksville A. R. Wllion, 02. died at hia home, Mocksvine, Route 3, Mon day after an lllncu of four years. Me was the son of William and Rena Walkei; Wilson of Bun combe county. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nora Wilson of Hickory, two daughters, Mrs. Bertie McNeely and Mrs. Alma Fox, both of Hick ory; two sons, Opie and William Wilson, both of Winston-Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ledbet- ter of Mocksville, Mrs. W. P. Ba ker of Johnson City, Tcnn., and Mrs. Everett Simpson of Cory dan, Ind.; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at the home at 11 a.m. Wednes day by the Rev. Albert A. Young. Burial was in Smith Grove cem etery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, A. IIF. McCIamrock, Near llfocksville A. M. McClamrodc, 50, died at his hoinr, MocksvirTe, R. 2, at 1:25 p.m. Monday. He was a son of C. L. and the late Lify Douthit McClomruck. Survivors include three sons. Calvin McClomrock of Modes- ville, John McClamruck of Clcm- mons and C. B. McClamrodc of Mocksville, Route 7r four daugh ters, Mrs. Thomas Hcplcrof Clem- mons. Route 1, Mrs. W. C. Leon ard and Mrs. Phil Foster, both of Winston-Salem, and Miss Hazel McClamrock of Clemmons; the fa ther, of Mocksville, Route 2; five grandchildren and two sisters, Bio - Obituaries - 6/23/1950 MRS, SARAH STONE« 58, PASSES AWAY Mrs. Sarah Hanes Stone, 58, died at City Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem at 11:20 p4n. Monday. She had been a patient there for one day. Mrs. Stone was the daughter of the late Philip Hanes and Sallie Booc Hones. Bom in Mocksville Sept. 20, 1891, she spent her entire life here. Re cently, she had been making her home with her son, T. A. Stone; in Winston-Sulcm. She hnd been a mcmbd* of tho Mocksville Methodist Church since child hood. Surviving arc two sons, T. A. Stone of Winalon-Salom; Clem ent Hnncs of Mocksville; three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Rodwcll of Mocksville, Mrs. D. H. Altizcr of Washington, D. C., Mrs. F..J. Olivorius of Wntsonvillo, Calif.; two brothers, P. Frank Hones ond Spcnccr B. Hones of Winston- Salem; three sisters, Mrs. R. D. W. Connor of Chapel Hill, Mrs. Frank Clement and Mrs. E. W. Crow of Mocksville; ond five grandchildren. Friday, June 23, 1950 - Page 4 Mrs. W. K. Whitakor of Mocks- vtUc, Route 2, and Mia. L.. L.. Whitakcr of Mocksville, Routes 3. Funeral services were-conduct ed at Oak Grove Methodist church*, at 3 p.m. Wednesday by the Rbv.. J. B. Fitzgerald and the Rev. Bl. A. Carroll. Burial was in the- church cemetery. Funeral services weho held* at tho MockEvillc Methodist Church Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. A. J. Cox, pastor. Burial was in the Rose Cemetery here. Pallbearers were J. P. LcGrand, P. J. Johnson, Otis Hendrix, P. H. Meson, Robert Smith and Joe Foster. DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, June 28,1950 - Page 1 A, M. McClamroch A. M. McCIamrock, 50, ^ie<l his home, Mocksville, Route 2, at 1:25 p. m., June 19ch. He was a son of C. "L and the lete Lily Duthit McClamrock. He had been a patient at W. N. C., Sana torium, Black Mountain for die past two years or more, but was brought to his home about three weeks ago. Survivors include three sons, ilvin McClamroch of Mocks- Tohn McCfamrck of Clem- ons, and C. B. McClamrock of ocksville, Route 2; four dau^ ^rs, Mrs. Thomas Hepler o f !Iemmons, Route 1, Mrs. W. C. 'eonard and Mrs. Phil Fostw. th of Winston-Salem, and Miss zel McClamrock of Clemmons, le father, of Mocksville Route 2; ve grandchildrenjaid two sisters, rs. W. K, Whitaker of Mocfcs- wUe Route 2, and Mrs. L. L. Whitaker of Mocksville Route 3, Funeral services were conduct ed at Oak Grove Methodist Church at 3 p. m.. Wednesday by Rev- f. B. Fitzgerald and Rev. B. A. Carroll. Burial was in the church cemetery. A. R, Wilson A. R. Wilson, 62, died at his home, Mocksville Route, 3, June 19rh after an illness of four vears. He was the son of William and Rena Walker Wilson of Buncom be County. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two sons, three sisters, three grandchildren and a num ber of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at the home at 11 a. m., Wed nesday by Rev. Albert A. Young. Burial was in Smith Grove Ceme tery. H, C Hunter H. C- Hunter. 73, a native of Davie County, a citizen of Harm ony for several years, died last Tuesday in a Statesvifle hospital, following .1 three weeks illness. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Emma Lowery Hunter, ol Harm ony, three daughters; one son, two sisters, Miss Lelia Hunter and Mrs. Jnhn Ratlcdgc, of Mocksville, R. 2, and a brother, S. K. Hunter, of near Cana. Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Wednesday at the Harmony Melodist Church with Revs. W. H. Neece and Irvin Wallace offi ciating. Burial was in the Holly Springs cemetery. Bio — Obituaries — 6/28/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, June 28, 1950 - Page 4 W. M. Seaford W. M. Seaford, 57, of Mocks- villc, Route 1, died in a Statesville hospital Friday afternoon, folloW' ing an illness of one week. Surviving are the wife, the for> mer Miss Mary Everhart; two sons W. M. and John Seaford, and one sister, Miss Dovie Seaford, all of the home. I Funeral services were held at' Center Methodist Church at 4 D. I m. Sunday, with Rev.J. B.Fitzgcr-| aid olhciating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. I Mr. Seaford held a position with - Er\vin cotton mills. He served as | Clerk of Superior Court, 1922 to' 1926, and was welfare officer for two years. Peace to his ashes. | Mrs. Sarah Stone Mrs. Sarah Hanes Stone, 58, died at Cit^' Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, June 19th. ^ Mrs. Stone was the daughter of the late Philip Hanes and Sallle Gooe Hanes. Bom in Mocksville Sept. 26th, 1891, she spent hcren- tire life here. Recently, she had been making her home with her son, T. A. Stone In WinstomSah em. f Surviving arc two sons, T, A, Stone ofWinston-Snlcm,Clement Stone of Mocksville; three daugh« ters, Mrs. J. W. Rodwell, o f Mocksville, Mrs D. H. Altiser of Washinaton, D. C., Mrs. F jf. Olivarius of Watsonville, Calif., two brothers. P. Frank Hanes and Spencer B. Hanes oi Wins ton-Salem; three sisters, Mrs. R. D. W. Connor of Chapel Hill. Mrs. Frank Clement and Mrs. E. W. Croyv of Mocksvllie; and five grand-children. Funeral services were at the Mocksville Methodist Church at 4:30 p. m., Wednesday, conducted by RW. T. a. Cox. Burial waa in Rose Cemetery. , Bio - Obituaries — 6/28/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 30,1950 - Page 3 l^uneral Services Monday For Mrs. Edna Whitaker Mrs. Edna McClamrock Whit- aker, 48, wife of Lonnle L. Whit- aker, died unexpectedly about 10 p.m. Saturday of a heart at tack at the home in the Oak Grove community, Route 2. —Mrsr-Whitoker-was-a-doughtor. oi C. L. and LilUe Douthit Mc Clamrock. She spent her entire life in the same community and was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church. Surviving arc the husband; two sons C. L. and Lonnle Ray Whit- aker, both of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Ratledge of Mockaviilo, Route 1, Mrs. Wil liam Summers of Mocksville, Route 3^ Foyc and Joyce Whita- kcr both of the home; two grand children; her father... and one sla ter, Mrs. W. K. Whituker of Mocksville, Route 2. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Metliodlst Church. The Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Nephews were pallbearcri. Bio — Obituaries - 6/30/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 30,1950 - Page 8 W. M. Seaford, 57, Of Mocksville, Dies W. M. Seaford, 57, of Mocks* vllle, R. 1, died at 5 p.m. Friday Qt a Statcsvillc hospital, where he had been a patient for the post week. Son of John D. and Alice Mc* Daniel Scuford, he was ossoci* oted with Erwin Cotton mills in CoolecmcG. He was dork of court here from 1022 to 1026, and was welfare officer for two years. Ho had been ill for the post 10 days. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary Gvcrhart; two sons, W. M. and John Seaford, both of Mocksvlllc, Route 1; and one sis ter, Miss Dovic Seaford, of the home. Tuneral; services were conduct ed at Center Methodist church at 4 p.m. Sunday. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. B. Fitz gerald. Burial was in Center cem etery. Mrs. A, A. Wagoner Dies At Home In Mocksville Mrs. Maude Sain Wagner, 59,' wife of A. A. Wagner, died at her home in Mocksville at 9:40 a.m. Monday. She had been In ill health for 16 months, serious ly 111 for two months. Mrs. Wagner was the daughter of Wiley and Solly Bet Sain. She was born August 22, 1890, and was a resident of Mocksvlllc all her life. On November 23, 1908, she was married to Mr. Wagner, who survives. Other survivors are Gront S. Wagner of Mocksville, two daugh ters, Miss Ruth Wagner of Stokcs- datc and Mocksville and Mrs. Sara Holland of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers, W. C, Sain of Phoenix, Ariz., and A. L. Sain of Winston- Salem and two sisters, Mrs. J. L. McDanlel and Mrs. K. L. Cobler of Wiruton-Salem. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mocksville Bap tist church. The Rev. J. P. Davis, the. Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald and the Rev. E. W. Turner officiated. Burial was in Rose cemetery. Pallbearers were R. T. Martin, E. T. and Ernie Foster, Boone Stoneatreet, C. H. TomUnson mod P. G. Brown. Miss Rebecca Miller, 67, Passes Awey Miss Rcbccca J. Miller, 67, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her nephew, Chal Smith of Mocksvlllc, Route 3. She was the daughter of Hen ry and Jane Bailey Miller. Surviving arc one sister, Mrs. Charlie Boger of Mocksville, Route 2; and a number of nieces and. nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at the Smith Grove Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. J. W. Vestal and the Rev. George Bruner. Burial was n the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 6/30/1950 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA