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Jan - JunMOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 2,1942 - Page 1 vOTwali PASSES I , \V. E. Wtill, well known Mock®. vUlc- rcs'.tlcjrt—for-- the -lajrf; -2S ycnrs. died nt hU home on San< ^ [Old Aveniiu here Wednesday I uftcrnoon nt 2:30 o'clock. He ^ was 73. ^ He had been In ill hcnUh for bhc Itisl four ycaM bnt confined . to hU bed only for the ln.tl three weeks. I He Is .survived by Ida svldow, Uic former -Miss Con IJamcs, ! and the following children: J. , W. Wnll and Mrs. R. p. Boger ' of Mocksvllle. Mrs. T. L. Baker,' . 'Mrs. Richard Sneck and Clar- , eiicc Wall, nil of Wlnston-Salem. ] John R.iy Wall and Mrs. Fordlo' ' Hcauchnmp of Adv,ince. route 1.' J Funeral nnniigemcnts have not been completed but serv- ' Ices will be held some time (o- * day, Friday. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 2, 1942-Page 4 iW. C. JONES PASSES W. Ctie Jones. 73. died ui h home., In Ciarksvlllc lownshi early last Wednesday monilng Son of Ellsha and Lydia Wuc Jone.v tile deceased Is survive by a foster son. Thoaias Joh< of East Bond, route 3. and tl following daughters: Mrs. E. Dwiggins, route 1; Mrs, L. Brown and Mrs- J. L- Jolh'M route U. The following broV crs also survive: John ol.roul 3. J. e. or Virginia. O. K.^ route I. If. K. of LcuksvHU-# N. C. of Thomasvlllc. The funeral was held In Thursday afternoon at Unio Chapel church, conducted b Rov. F. A. Wright. Inlcrinei was 111 church cemetery. Imps. b.c. white ;DIED TUESDAY j Mrs. .Mtniilo Snillli Wliili-. 0 iWlfc uf B. C. Wimo. died at he I home iu Fnrmlngton to-wnshl j last Tuc.idoy. Mr.i. White was the doualile ul William Ourdon Smith an Rhoda E|[7iibetli Smith. ImnicdlatL- .survivors tn.riiid I the husband. 13. C. Whiir; tw |son.s. Willie White. Mocksviil' I Route S, and Luiuilv Winii (Cann. Route l; iwo al«tcrs.Fear! Polls, Mocksvllle. Roui'^l and Mrs. Jame.i Allen. Mocksviil Route 2: kwo brothers. ciH Smith, Mocksvllle. Route 4. Ji Willie Smith. Fort Smith. Ark. and two gratidclUldrcii. The funeral was held at Wy« Meiliodlsi Church at II o'elocl Thursday morning with the Rev 'J. W. \'e.stal In clmrgc. Qurla wa.s In the church cemftlcrv. I Bio - Obituaries - 1/2/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 7,1942 V.LWaU Wiliiain E. Wall, 73* well tcnown Uoekaville dtisen. died at his home on Sanford avenue Wednesday after noon at 2:80 o'elodc, followlnar an extended illneee. Funeral aervieet were held at Oak Grove Methodist Qiofch ^Idayj afternoon at 2:80 o'clock, with Rev. G, W. Huh and E. W. Turner In ehame, and the body laid to rest In the church cemetery. Mr. Wall is survived by his widow, three sons, J. W. Wall, of this city; Clarence Wall. Winston Saleas; J. S. Wall. Advuce; four daughters. Mrs, R. P, Roger, Moekaville; Mrs. T. L. Baker and Mrs. Richard ^eek, Winaton^Salem; Mrs* Fordie Beau* champ. Advance. R. 1. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved wife and children in the death of this loved member of the family. A good man has been called to his reward. | Mrs. J. F. Grubbs. Mrs, J. F. Gfuhb, Sl.dled.Satuiday morn ing at her home near Fork. The fttocral was held Monday afternoon at 2- o'clock at Pork Baptist chitich. Rev. E. W. Turoer conducted the services. Bu rial was In the church graveyard. Surviving are one son, Jacob Grubb. of MooksvUte. Route 3s one stepson. S. H. Grubb, of West Virginia: and on daughter. Hiss Lula Grubb, of the home. W. C Jtmn PasNf W. C. Jones, 73- welUkuown Ctarfesvillc township farmer, died at hit home op R. Wednesday moniloR. Dec. 24tb, death result ing from a stroke of paralysis. Funeral aervlcee were held at Unioii Chapel Methodist CKur^ onDec.35tb. at 3 o'clock, with Rev F. A. Wright in charge, andthe bod? laid to fcsi In the church cemetery. ,. Surviving Mr, Jones is his wW ow, a foster son; three danghtew and five brothers. Mr. Jones tuilibe mimed in the eommnnlty where he bad Rved fbr go many yeafs^ Mrs. A. ML &road Mis. Andrew M. iStrond. 86. died at her home near Connty Line, on Dec. 34tb, following an Uln^ of several years. Her bus band. A. M Strond, passed away in 1932'. Funeral services were held at So- dety Baptist Church Dec. afitb, at IX o'doek. with Rev. W. L' Mc> Swain, the pastor, and Rev. R. L. Smith, of High Point, offielatlng. Pallbearers were Reitzel Pierce, S« M, Strond, Herman Strond, Hen ryStrcud, Lrwteoce Strond and Hlyma Strond. Flowers were in charge of Mrs C. B. Howard, as aisled by friends of the family. Snrvivlng Mrs. Strond are six sons and one daughter; M D. and M. K.. of High Point, S. M. of Caswell connty, John F , of New Mexico, S. E., at home, and M. B, Strond, of Thomasville; Mrs. D. B Pierce of Spray. The death of thta good mother In ISTsel brings sadness to 'the en. lire comtntiniiy where she went a- bout doing good for three quarters of a centnry. She will be sadly missed in the home, and in the So ciety Cbnrrii, where she had been a member alnce earlv girlhood. Bin. Lona R. .WHfiaais Mrs Lnna R. Williams, 78, wid ow of 8. B. Williams, former Lex ington atlomey, died at her home inSalfibniy on . Dec. 26th. Mia. Williams nad been an invalid for the past 17 ygars. Fltnera! and bur ial service took place at Lexing ton on Dec 29th. Mrs. Williams was a native of Davie connty, having lived near Advance for mstiy years. Her fann, Marcbnumt, two hulei from Advance, was one of the show places of Davie connty. Surviving Mrs. Williams arc two daughters who r^de in Salisbury. Hesiy.W. AnamaAy Henry W. Ainaworlhy, 63, died at tab'home at Thotnosvilleon Dee. 23fd, following a long illness. Hr, Annsworthy was a resident o f Modbville for many years. He Is survived by hla widow and-several chlMien, and many relatives in Da-^ vie connty. f Bio — Obituaries - 1/7/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 9,1942 - Page 1 Mjrs. Gnibb Dies At Fork Hon^e Gr^VA), died at h«? )xnn6 nM 9Xt- jDa^filiter ol X>yAA an4 BUa ■botit Call, :0Li6 id aon'iVtH* Uy u JAocfii Orutfti ai routo 3; ^ a fios. S. H. Gn^ «t We«tV!:<^iniai htA a tia\]ighkT, MlS6 Lbla GnAib. at btnne. <2?ic fsBCKi] vme bekl Monday sttiiflvic<ci at 2 oVilook. oonducied by niv, S. w. Tamer* Ini» :xiisfii -«« in Af ce;a?eli cem<e- :-«y. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 9,1942 - Page 6 MRS. GARTNER PASSED WED. , Mr.*. •(. Ctii'tner. 54. died Wednesday n>oin!n« nt 0 o'cicck nt her honu* Id South CaSdittUn IvA-n.-ihtT) Tito hmoral wivs hold ycstofi day alierDoun nt 2 o'clock ni U\v Sillelil—MRIIOmsv—ctmrdT coiKhictcd by Rev. o. w. Fink, rniomtotu wn.i In the church ccmcvory. Dcitiah'tor or c. M. nud Lnurnj Oulchor O<»dboy. -iho Is »ur\"i.vod|by her huilband. Jesdo Lec Ctirt^ jncr. nud the folluwbi; children:!Cinudf and Joaio hoc Jr.. boihlat h«Ruc; Mary Qiancho, May!and Ellaibcth cnrtncr. ah atj home. Three .sUtcrs nn<l wo brothers also -surrlvc: Mrs. O. L. Walker, rouxo 4: Mr.s. Sallio Stroud. route 1; Mrs. Robert Cauvpbell, Cleve land. route 1: Mart Oodbey, Har. mouy, route l; Frank Godbcy, Mocksvllle, route l. The grand children likcMviac .ntrvlvc. n. FOSTER ihiisn.fiy. i\. FVtner, «!. well lrM"vn jr-ujwl fnnrier. riled at lu:t h<crrt<. on route 3 nt 12:40 p. jjt. WedneA).ay. Thf- fant-m: wTW hold Thnrs «k^ ulu-rnoon at 3:30 o'clock ut ihiihc) MeiuiiotU.it church. <;0'«ddct«d 'oy Re.'. F. A. Wrljht luWl aMi.itcd by Rev. R. M Itatdff. rnte.-meat wns In the thurck cemewry. The body lay tn .uitv a:, iht- church for a half hour prior to the service. i^tr. o.' Gi-or^e and Ruth Booc ft tQpt^r. rhc deceased Is .survived by ant .'lUtl two dniuthtors C5 B, W B.. J. E., all of Wliw- S. L. of route 3. E. rJcKi" and croU; Foster of Moidtsvillft: M.'.*. W. G. S.iln and tAjfi. c. C. rvjoif ttf rofjtc 3. briiUHr. T. L. Po.ster of route 3, ;ilM' .survives. Bio - Obituaries - 1/9/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 9,1942 - Page 7 REV. MARTIN 78, RETIRED MINISTER DIES Rev. O. J. MartJn. 1$. weU known rettre<l BapUiC msnister. died last rrtday morning nt 11 o'clock at the home of a daugh ter, Mrs. J. M. Tucker, near LowtsvtUc. after an Illness of sev. eral doys. Rev. Mr. Martin was born In Yodkln county, September 5, 1803. Ho spent most of his Ufo In Yadkln and retired, from the octlve ministry about ten years ago. He had made his home with •Mrs. Tucker for only a short time. Ouring his years In the mln Istry, Rev. Ctlr. Martin served as ipostor of Friendship Church. Union Hill Baptist. Yadkln Val ticy BaptUc Church and Porbush Baptist Church. He was a mem ber of Friendship Baptist church. His wife died In April 1040. Ho Is mirvlved. bSL/even chil dren. Wiley .Martin" of High Point: .Mrs. J. C. Cough of Flint Hill: Mrs. W. s. Hull of Wash- Ington. D. C.: Mrs. Eva Renognr of Wlnston-Salcm: Mrs. John Jones of Lexington: Mrs. J. M. Tucker' of Lowisville and Lester Martin of Vadklnvlllc: and four sIster.H. Mrs. Bob Polndcxtcr of ■EikiTrr-Mrs7~Vick—Johnson—of W1n>4ion-galcm: Mrs. SteUn CU.i. lham and Mrs. Ovur,tv D.ivia both of Yadkln county. The funeral was held Sunday .tflcrnoon at 3 o'clock at Frirnd-j ihlp BiiptLst Church, near .Smith. Mown. Rev. Ellis Norm.-x::. Rev. Eiv.meil Caudle nlid Rev. Mr. I Niivhii'js cutisUicird vhr ^crvSvw. ICnriaJ foliowt-tl in t'no church j trraveyani. ?. R. MATTHEWS f UMERAl. HELD j l un.r.'d .service.* for p:e.t.s.\nijn. .M-.;;tlii.';v.<. -tO. vvcli-kiviwn jlnrnur ol the .Sml'/ni.jwm lion wlm died Frid.iy aitii-nat>n rollo'.vln't a lengihly utne.s^ '.v.is Im l;l Kinulny )u(>rnln|> .it II oViock from the Prorpect .Me- iliv'dL'i Church of which he vns :i nu-niber. Rev. Cf, A. llovla, i>.ia!ur. .and Rev. Charlc.s H.tliuvhcns were In charfje. He Is survived by the widow, the former .Miss .Mamie Smirh- crman: three brothers, Oruver .111(1 Cvcrcttc Matthc'wc of Eaot ?vnd and Robert .Matthews of Wlnsion-Salom; one half-sioter, ^rllne Matthews of Winston- '^item nnd one half-hrnther. Raymond Matthews of Florida Burial was in the. church ceme tery. Pallbearers were Joe MatthewsW, A. Taylor, caivin Angell Oiirnlc WUllard, B. l. Angell and Clark Stimpson. Mary Louise Scott Mary Louise Scott, 6. dnugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Scott died Tliursdoy following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Other survivors arc two brothers, one sister and grand- parents. Bio - Obituaries -1/9/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 14,1942 Davy If Rnjuurdsoo. ^ David I*aiayelte RidiaidMKi, 66, well knowti dtizeo of the Sheffield seelioo, traa found dead in bed last Tuesday, tttorninff. Bfr. Sitelu aidsoa. had been to fairly fEOOd health, and bis death was a shoUk to the entire t^muoity. Pnnefal aetvioes were hdd at New Uoloo Methodist chtti^ Wed* itesday aftemooo atji o*eloch, with Revs. R. V. Martin and 8* M« Bomgamer condttetlng the services; Btr. Rtchardsoo to survived by Hb widow* one son* Oilmer* of this eity; three datightem, Mrs, W. O. OaUher. Slatesvllle; Mrs. K. 1*. Beoge, Blade filoantalo, and Mrs, Charlie Beeves, Hannooy* R* i. In the death of Mr. RIdiiidsoa the editor loses a friend of linig standing. He bad been a fregueut visitor 10 onr office for more than a gnarter of a century. To the reaved family The Record enoeuda sympathy to the death of this bus* band and lather. Peace ^lo bis ashes. Samoel Albert Foster. Samuel Albert Foster, 8i, one of Davie's oldest and best known dti- sens, died at bis home on R. 3 Wednesday afternoon shortly be fore one o'clock, death following a stroke of paralysis. Puoeral services were held at Bethel Methodist diorch Tburs* day afteruoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. P. A. Wright officiating, and the body laid to rest In the church ceovetery. Surviving are site sons, B P. and C. A. Poster,. Modcsville; S. L. Poster, R« 3; O B., W. B. and J. B Poster* WinstonSaiem; two daughters, Mrs. W. G. Sain and Mrs. Cliff Pool, R. 3. One brother, T. L. Foster, of R. 3, also survives,* In the death of Mr. Foster the county loses one of her best beloved dtizens, the children a kind and loving father, and the community an obliging ndkhbor and friend. To the bereaved cbildreo The Re> cord esteods sympathy in this sad hour. A good man has been calU^ ed to bis reward. | Mrs. A. A. AndcraiHi. Mrs. A. A* Anderaoii* SB. widow of a CdnfedeKde veteruD* died Firi* day inoniiiig at 10 o'dcek at the home of a boo* W. N. Andafsoo* at Calahalii. SoryiylDg^ave three eona, Zb N# aud Dr. R. P. Anderooa of Moeka* vUle; and WT R. Andeiaoii of ModcsB vllle* Roote 1; one daughter* Mra. Agnes Cain bf Brooklyo* K. T.; 10 grandchildreii,'18 gieat«raadchild ren; foor aistenJdrs. J. 6. Huff ofi Saitford* Mra. ghrana Beiibow and Mrs. Minorva Martin of fiist Bend and Mis. AngtstiDe Speas of Wii» toG-Salem; one brother* Charlie FOtndester* ox Portland* Oi^ The teneral was hdd at the homo of the son. W. -N. Aodeisoo* Sondv aftemooo at 2 o'doek. Bey. G« W. Fink eondneted the services. Burial was In the Anderson family grave* yard. Miss TeiDj^ranm&ttoot Mfes Temperance Smoot, 64. well known teaeber. died Sunday at her homeinCalahalQ tcwnsbip. follow* inff Several years dedinfaig health. Hiss Smoot was bora in Davie county* a daogbter of the late W.i Scott Smoot and Satlio Anderson Smoot. She taught In Btoseboole of Davie and adjoining coohties for 88 years, • Surviving ate three staters and a brother. Mra. Ulliao Kooota, Mrs. W. W. TOmer. Misa Joan Smootand G. Anbrey Sinoot, ml of Davie eoan* ty. . Funeral services were held Moo* day morning at U o'clock from Salem Methodist church of which Miss ScQcot bad been a membor for many years. Her pastor. Rev. G. W. Fhik* conducted the services. la tbedeatb oi Miss Smoot Davie county .loses one of her best (mown and most beloved women. Her pass* ing has bvou^t sadness to hundreds of friends tbrougiioat the entire county To -the bereaved .brother and sisters, the editor esteods heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement Bio - Obituaries -1/14/1942 Mrs. I;: L Cartwr. Mrs. I. Lee Catiuer* 57. died at her home nw County Lino 1^ Wedneaday morning at siz o'cfock, following, a heart attack* Mra. Camer had been In had health for several years Sad serfously in for the post two weeks Mrs. Cartoer was a dsugbter of the lite Mr. and Mrs. C. -M. God- by. 6f Couaty Uik* ood Msurvived by bcff husband, two sons, Claud and J. L Jr.* of R. 4; tbieedaogb. lets, Misaw Mary Blanche* Mae end Bhsabeth Cmtner. et home; two brotbeis* M. L; Oodhy* Harmony, 8.1; Prank Oodby* R 1; three alatera* Mis. Robert Campbell, of Rowan CLunty; Mrs. W. P. Strond, R. 1, and Mrs Luther Walker, R. 4* Funeral services were hdd at Sdlem Melhodat Church Thursday afternoon at 2 -ydock, with her pastor* Rev. O. W. Pink in charge^ and the body laid to rest In the church cemetery. DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA In the death of Mrs. Cartoer the diureh baa lost a faithful worker* the bttshittd onb children a loving wife and mother. To the bereaved family The Record estenda heart- fdt sympathy In this hoar of aad* Dcas and beresvemcnL MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 16,1942 - Page 1 MRS. ANDERSON DIED FRIDAY Mrs. M;iry Puindt'xier Ander son. 93. svido**' oi A. A. Ander. son. a Cotvfedcrate veteran, died last Friday mornlne at 10 o'clock at the home of a son. W. N. Anderson, in Calahaln township. Daughter of Robert and Mar< tha Ward Polndextcr. she is sur vlved by three sons and a dau ghter: Z. N. and Dr. R. P. An derson of Mocksville. W. N. An derson and Mrs. Agnes Cain of Brooklyn. K. Y. Four sisters and a brother also survive: Mrs. J. O. Huff. Sanford; Mrs. Svans Benbow. East Bend: Mrs. Au gustine Speas, Wlnston-Balem; "iM^Minerva Mart'ln.East Bend; Charlie Polndcxter. Portland. Org. Sixteen grand children and 18 great grandchildren likewise survive. The funeral was held at the home of W. N. Anderson Sun- ds^ afternoon, with Rev. O. w. Fink In charge. Interment was in the Anderson- family come tery. THOMAS POPIIN DIED TUESDAY Thomas Poplin. 01. ol Mocks ville died at his home hero Tuesday night at 0 o'clock after a protracted illness. The funeral wa.s heUl yester day morning at II o'clock at Bethel Methodist church. In terment \vn.s In the church ceme tery. Son of the late J. M. and Carolina Ccntic Poplin, he is survived by his widow and the following children; Win. O., Woodrow. Henry. James and Frank Poplin. Mias Wlnona Pop. Iln and Mrs. R. H. Hnncllne, all of Mocksville. and Mrs. Spen cer Baity of Hanes. Three bro- «hers and a sister olso survive: Bd and John Poplin and Mrs. Spencer Summers of Mocksville and J. w. poplin of Rounuku, Va. (Mr. Poplin was a native of Davie county and was well known nr.d greatly liked by his many irlend.s and acquainlanci's. He ran u lihoe shop here fur many year.?. Mi'3. Monroe Corincr Passed Tuesday Mrs. Julln Bllaabeth Cartner, 70. widow of .Monroe Cartner. died Tuesday at/her home In Oalahnln townahip. following a fow hours Illness. Mrs. Gartner was born In Davle county, daughter of the late Mr. and ^3. Samuel J. Foster. Sur viving arc a son and a daugh ter. W. M. Cartner and Mrs. Bessie Dwigglns. both of Davle county; u brother, John L. Fos ter. of Davle county. ^neral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Salem Methodist church, of which 'Mrs. Cartner had been a mendier since girlhoocd. Bio - Obituaries - 1/16/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 16,1942 - Page 2 in. L. Richardson i Riles ^Vc(^nc.sday nUiNTIN'G citEEK. I RicharcLson '.vsks loiind dnad In *1 bod last Tiie^day mnruiite. He li. j' D L. j .survived by his widow. foiir.J , chUdrt-ii by a former marrlaRC, J . .Mr.s. Ciiiy Uatlhrr of Slate.svUle.!* J Mr.<. Kelly Beime of Bback'^ •| Mmmtalu. .Mrs. Charlie Reeves ofij Harmony, niiuc I. nnd Ollmcr** Richard.son oi .Mucksy)tlc; i\velve'» grandchildren: iwo shstcrs, Mrs.'! Sam Boyd. Mrs. Jlni Smith: two brothers. Charlie nnd Robert •' Richardson. Tltc funeral wn.s held at New I Union iMethodLst chiircli of s, which he was a member VVed- linesday afternoon. The .service was In charge of Rev. R. V. Martin, Rev. S. N. Bumgarner and Rev, Wade Hatchlns. PaiU bearers were Charlie Reeves.', Kelly Benge. Oiiy Qallhcr. Ar-U thiir Calthcr. Latta Ratlcdgc andji Ouy WIlkliKs. Flowers were car«jj ricd by Mrs. Ouy Wllkins. Mtsses|> Lcuna Ooforth. Kovella Rich.;t ard.son and Nann:c June Galth-'! '*!er. :: n 'Mr. and 'Mrs. Charlie Recvc.s!! ' visUod Mrs. D-avld Rleharditon'S H Sunday afternoon. jj I 'Mr. nnd Mrs. Gllmer Rlchard>j« son nnd children vi.sited here-J Sunday afternoon. !• DEATH ClAII^S MRS. J. A. TURNER Mrs .lames A. Turner, n7. died •Monday morning at 7:45 o'clock' I at her home at Cj'cle, following ; a .stroke of pnralysl.s. She wa.s a daughter of the late Mr. and • Mr.s. Frank Day. Sunivlng arc Uic husband, I fotir .sons. MeJvht. Marvin. Clar- I enco and Charles Turner of• .Cycle: three daughters, Misscsj I Dora and Ada Turner and .Mrs.: I Rvii Rnynl, all of Cycle: one' ' brother. John Day of Cycle and [one .sister, Mrs. Nancy Hndspethi of Cycle. I The Itinornl will be held Wed'; nosday morning at U o'clock at< Oak Grovo Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Rcv.t dote Simmons. Rev. Rlclviid Day! and Rev. Fred (Mathls wl'.l con*j duct the services. Burial will be in the church graveyui'l. ? MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 16,1942 - Page 8 MISSSMOOT ' DIED SUNDAY Miss Temperance Necly Smoot. 64, well known teacher, died Sunday at her home In Calohaln township, following several years' declining health. Miss Smoot was born In Davie county, a daughter of the late W. Scott Smcot and Sallle An dcrson Smoot. She taught in the schools of Davic and adjoin* Ing counties for 38 years. Surviving arc thrca sisters and a brother. MrS. Lillian Koontz, Mrs. w. W. Turner, 'Miss Joan Smoot and C. Aubrey Smoot. all of Davlc county. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from Salcm Methodist church of which 'Miss Smoot had been member for many years. Rev. G. W. Pink conducted the services. Bio - Obituaries -1/16/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, Januarj 21,1942 Thomas Boyd Speaks and Mrs. John Speaks Bo4y of Sddier Killed h 1918, Boned StatesvUle, Jan. io-~The bodyof Tboaas Bpyd Speaks. 17-y.earold Aoiericao soldier who was killed bv a Oernao shell (n the Argonne for est 00 October 4,1918. wasiotened today 80 years alter it was brought baek to the United States. Today the soldier was bnried bcw Sido bis toother, )8ia. Jobn-Soeaks, who died Thbrsday at her home io Uoioo Orove township. A com mitmeot service for the ez«seryice fltao'was held a few 'tniontes after the tnothcr'a body waa lowered In to the grave, Oiigibally Speaks was-boried Id ^ance. His body . was bmngbt back to America in T921, ^nd ar rived at the Speaho faome Aoanst The father, a farmer of north Iredell, refused lobti^ hisson, and btiUt a little house .in the yard where the flag-draped cashef re mained lor two decades. Tkomas P<q^lui. Thomas Poptin, 6f. died at his home in this city last Tnesday night, following an illness of nearly two and a hull years. BIr, Poplin bad spent nearly all bis life Id Dayie, and lor maoy years operated a shoe repair shop in Mocknvltle. Fotieral services were held d\ Bethel Church Thursday morning at It o'clock, with Rey, El' W. Tamer in charge, assisted by Revs. F. A. Wright and W C Cooper, and the body laid to rest io the church cemetery. \ Ur. Popliu is survived by bis widow, five sons, Grayson, Wood- ' row, Henry, james and Frank Pop lin, all of Mocksville; three dangb* ters, Mrs. Spencer Baity, Banes; Mrs Harrison Hancline and Miss Winona Poplio, all of Mock^lle; three brothers, lam&t Poplin, Roa. noke, Va ; W. B. and Tolio Poplin, R. 3, and cue sister, Mrs. Spencer Sumtuers, also of R. 3. John Kimhronid' John Kimbtongb, 51, of Mocks ville, R. 5, died Pridny morning at 1:30 o'clock at the Veteran's Hos pital at Payetteville. A native of Vadkin county, Mr. Kimbrongb was a son of W. -N and Betty Harris Etmbrough. Sar- viving are the widow, Ura. Lazora Smith Kimbrongb and one step- danghter, Rath Smith, both of Mocks^e, R. 3. Several nieces and nenhcws. The funeral was tfeld Wednes. day afternoon a' 3 o'clock at Smith Grove Methodist church. Rev. J. W. Vestal conducted the servic^. Burial was in the church grave- yaid. Mrs. Hmroe Gutoer. Mrs. Monroe Cartuer, 79. one of Calahaln township's best known and beloved women, died at her home near Oavie Academy at 8 o'clock last Tuesday morning, fol- lowing an illness of only a few honrs. Her husband passed away in March, 1940. Funeral services were held at Salem Methodist church Wednes- day afterdoofl at 8 o'clock, with her pastor, Rev. G. W. Fink in cbatge, and the body laid to rest in the cemetery. Surviving are a sou, W. hi. Gart ner,. and a daughtei, Mts. O. C. Dwiggioa, both of R. 4, and a brother; John L. Poster, of Couoty Line. Mrs. Gartner was bom in Cala haln township, danghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samnel J. Foster. lu her death the community has lost one of its bett women. Her passing has brought sadness'^to a host of re- latives and friends tbrougbont the county. Bio - Obituaries -1/21/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 21,1942 Miss Lv^e Horn IKes in Auto Crash A T. Grant, Jr., and SKuJosepluiie Cooky are Badly bgni^ Wben Cu^angfKt^ Highway Hiss Lticit^HoTD, 39, daughter of Mr, Ood Mro. J. M. Hom, of this dty, met instaot death tn an antomobile wreck. which occurred two mtles west ot Lexington, on the Moeksville highway, early PiL day morntog. A. T. Grant, Jr., 23, 50n of Attorney and Mrs. A. T. Grant, of this dty, driver of the car, who is a private in the U. S. Army, statiooed at Camp Gordon, Ga , suffered a skull fracture and serioDs cuts about the lace. Mtos Josephine Cooley, 2O, operator of the Uayfair Beauty Shop, Mocks, ville, the third occnpant of the car, suffered a severe back injury, and was carried to Charlotte Friday for an emergencv operation. The young man Grant, who was carried to the Lexington hospital, is said to be getting oloog 09 well as could be expected. The car left the high, way on a sharp curve, plnnged dowu a io.foot cmbankmeat 00 the left side, crossed a sand pit and came to a stop a few feet from Swearing Creek. Pnnsral services for Miss Hom were held at the Mocksville Baptkt Church Saturday aftemoou at 3 o'dock, with her pastor, Rev. • £. W. Turner in charge, assisted by Revs. Robecl M. Hardee and A, T, Stoudenmire, and the body laid to rest in Rose cemetery. Many beaa> tifnl flowers covered the newnnade •The dedtb of this young lady Was a severe shock to the family and hundreds ot friends ihrougbouttbe town and county. She'bad been a member of Modcsville school facnl. ty for the past three years, and pre vious ,to that time, taught in the Cooleemee school for six years. She graduated at Mocksville high school and W. C. U. N. C. Gree^ boro. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1 M. Horn, of tbm city, and one sister. Miss Irene ^om, who holds a position as se- cntary to the general manager of the Bfwlo cotton mills at Coolce* mec, .To the bereaved parents and sister, the editor of The Record ex tends heartfelt sympathy in this gfeat sorrow. We have known Lu. cQedoooshewas a tiny tot of only a few months, and we shall miss her friendly smile and almost daily greetings. It is hard to find words toeacpress sympathy in limes of sorrow, bnt to those who are left behind we can only point them to the Great Comforter, He who "do* eth all things well/'. Latest reports from the Lexing ton hospital, is that the condition of A, T, Grant, Jr., is slightly Im proved. Miss Josephine Cooley, who is in a Charlotte hospital, is reported somewhat improved, fol lowing an emergency operation. Bio - Obituaries -1/21/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 23, 1942 - Page 1 Edward Howard Died on Monday Ediward Howard, 86, former AfCocksville resident, died at his home at Smith Orove Monday afternoon. The funeral was held Wed- ne^ay morning at the Smith Qrovc Methodist church, con ducted by Rev. J. W. Vestal and Rev. J. W. Turner. Iiitennent was in the church cemetery. The deceased is survived by four sons and two daughters: W. A., Roanoke, Va., Robert of Wlnston-Salem, C. J. and R. H. Howard of route 3, Mrs. Lee Carter. Advance, route 1. and Mrs. G. C. Hanes. route i A brother, Wiley Howard of Advance, route 1, and a sister, Mrs. Enima Hilton of route 4, also survive, as weH as 25 grand children and 10 great grand children. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 23,1942 - Page 8 John J. Kimbrough Dies in Hospital John J. Kimbrough, 36. of route 3, died Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock at the veterans' hos pital at FayottevlUe. A native of Davle county, Mr. Kimbrough wns o son of -W. N. and Betty Harris Kimbrough. Surviving arc the widow, Mrs. Lozora Smith Klmfbrough. and one step-daughter, Ruth Smith, both uf route 3. The funeral was held Sunday (vftcrnoon at 2 o'clock at Smith Orove Methodist church. Rev. J. W. Vestal conducted the serv ices. Burial was in the church graveyard. Bio — Obituaries -1/23/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 23,1942 - Pages 1 and 8 LUCILE HORN, TEACHER, KILLED; JO COOLEY and A. T. GRANT, JR. HURT IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT In a tragedy that stunned this entire section, one young woman of Mocksvllle was killed early last Friday morning and two other persons were gravely Injured In an automobile acci dent west of Swearing creek near Lexington on highway. 04. Mildred Lucile Horn, 29, dau ghter of Mr. and MJrs. 3. M. Horn of Mocksvillc, was appar ently instantly killed. A. T. Grant, Jr., 23, son of Mr. oud Mrs. A. T. Grant of Mocksvllle. driver of the car, Is In the hos pital at Lexington with a frac tured skull and brain lesion. Ho regained consciousness for the first time Sunday and. bar ring untoword developments. Is expected to make a .^ow but eventual recovery. Miss Jose phine Coolcy, 26, third occupant of the car who operated the Miiyfuir Beauty Shoppc here, is in a Charlotte ho^tal where she was removed for an emer gency operation. Her spinal cord has been severed well up her back and no hcqie Is held that she will ever be able to w.ilk again, being paralyzed. The occupants of the car drove over to Lexington Thurs- day night to visit Mr. and Mrs. Gray Hendrlcks. the latter hav ing been associated wltli Miss Cooley In the beauty shop here before her marriage. llETi;R.VIi\G lIOaiR The trio were returning home wncn ihe car left highway 04 at a curve about two miles west ui Lexington ond plunged down 10-foot fill to within about four feel of Swearing creek. Sheriff Bowers and Deputy J. iL. Evans of Lexington were quoted as saying after an examination of the scene that marks Indi cated the car traveled 95 steps on the left shoulder of the road, then turned over on the hard surface for 31 steps when pull, cd back on the highway and rolled down the fill. Miss Cooley was quoted by Sheriff Bowers as saying the car was not going at an excessive rate of speed when the accident occurred but that the driver was blinded by llghls of an approaching car. The accident is thought to have taken place shortly after midnight and help did not ar rive until after 2 o'clock. Botb Miss Horn and A. T. Grant werd thrown from the car and Mlsg Coolcy. who was not thrown from the vehicle, puUed herself from the car that was tilted oo Us side with the lights still burning and began to blow IhO Iiorn. Later she wedged a seat cushion against the horn which blew until the battery ran down and attempted, though seriously injured, to crawl to the hightvay for aid. LOSES BLOOD A. T. Grant lost considerable blood OS he lay unconscious on the-ground in the freezing tem perature ond It was necessary to give him a blood transfusion at the hospital, as well as later to drain his spine twice to re lieve the pressure on his brain Injury. His skull was •fractured at the back near the top of his head. Miss Coolcy Is thought to have received her initial back injury by a soot In the car, a Lincoln Zephyr that belonged to A. T. Grant. Sr. Miss Horn died from head injuries. Dempsey Koonts, who lives on the highway near the accident, was said to have been the first person to reach •the scene, not vdslble from the highway. He said his brother, Clyde, who also lived nearby, telephoned him at 2:10 a. m. that he thought a serious wreck had taken idaco. Koonts said he dressed, went to (Contlntted oa page eight) Bio - Obituaries -1/23/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 23, 1942 - Pages 1 and 8 MORE ABOUT Wjrcck the scene In his car and thai his hrothcr shortly arrived on fOOte LOCAL fTEACIIER "-lDa\ightcr~"of'"John -• Marshall: and Salllc Call Horn. Luclle Horn was born In this county on June 3. 1&12. She graduated at the Mocksvllle high school In 1920, was salutatorlan of her doss, and graduated at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina In 1933. She taught In the Cooleemee schools for six years and for the last three years had been a member of the MocksvUIe high school where she taught the seventh grade. Member of a prominent family, her father Is the popu lar district supervisor of state prison camps. She Is survived by her parents and a sister, Irene, who Is sec retary to E. M. Holt, general manager of the Erwln Cotton Mills at Cooleemee; by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kom of Davic county. The funeral, one of the larg est ever held here, was at the Baptist church at 3 o'clock Sat urday ailernoon, conducted by Rev. E. -W. Turner and assisted by Rev. R. M. Hardcc and Rev. A, T. Stoudenmlre. Interment was In the family plot hi Rose cemetery. The floral trtbutco were abundant. Pallbearers were A. M. Kim- brough, Jr., Grady Ward, Oalthcr and Rufus Sanford, Dr. S. A. Harding and C. P. Meroney. Jr. Flower girls were Mcsdames A. M. Klmbrough. Jr., Joe Patnor, R. S. McNeill, Galthcr Snnford, W. M. Long, Grady Ward, C. P. Meroney, Jr.. Jim Kelly, Huron Stout, Misses Pauline Daniel, Mary and Jane McGulre. Helen Page, Lucille Walker, Marjorlc Mosley. Margaret Smith, Chris tine Warren, Delia Grant, Peg gy Skinner and Nuney Mclver. Among the out-of-town guests at the funeral were: Winston Salem: Mr. and Mrs. P. R. DeU- Inger, Mrs. J. Lee Dwlgglns, J I. Morris, Bud FUynn, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blackwood, Sr.> Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blackwood, Jr Mrs. Alvin M. Brown. Sail^ury: Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hike, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. 8111- walt, Mrs. J. R. Mize, Ernest Mlze, J. S. Warren, Mrs. Ragdon Femlster; Boone. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Counclil; LllUngton. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stout; Danbury, Rud George and J. J. Taylor; Statesvillc, Mrs. J. D. Pope and H. L. Foster; Boonc, E. P. King;! Lenclr, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Pit?.- gerold, Z. V. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pccki A. j. Justice, w. B. Pugh: Concord. Lewis Peck; Greensboro, Miss La Vade Min or, Mrs. John Minor; Winston- Salem, C. J. Call; Brevaod, Mrs. Meivln Glllesple; Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. Jester Adcock; sUcin, Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Beddftng- field; Mount Airy. W. B. Spar ger. J. H. Kelly: North Wilkes- boio, J. O. Hackett; Newport News, Ben Harris; Raleigh, T. O. Llttfe; Rockwell, Cal Miller; Cherryvllle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hoyle: Claremont. Mrs. O. H> Coulter. Bjcpressions of sympathy at Miss Horn's death were seen in aHl walks of llfei A colored prisoner at the prison camp, Leroy Rhlnehart, wrote a letter ol condolence. Looal Boys scouts raised funds among themselves to buy a funeral wreath. In lieu of flowers Mr. and Mrs. Oaither Sanford made a contri bution to the OzphaiLS Home at Barium Springs in memory of Mi^ Horn. SOLDIER A. T. Grant, Jr. was home OA leave from camp Gordon, Go. where he is a private soldier. He has been in the army for 10 months and his excellent physical condition will, it it stated, help him to pull through. Estrem^, woU Uked and mem. her ot a noM local family, his father is a widely known at torney and former legUlator. An elder toother, Brewster, who woa one of the most brltoant young men of this section of the state, was killed In an autontdtole wreck near Kannapolls 18 months to the day prior to the accident lost Friday. A sKUled technician, Mba Oooley bought the May if air Beauty Shop more than two years ago from the foxvncr Miss Ruth smith. She Is very popu lar and her manifold friends arc dooply dlstressMl nt her per manent Injury. Bio - Obituaries -1/23/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 23, 1942 - Pages 1 and 8 I IN TRAGIC AUTO WRECK JOSEPHINE COOLEY LCCILE BORN A. V. ORANT. JR. Bio - Obituaries - 1/23/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, January 28,1942 Edward Howard. Edward Howard, 86, died Mon* day, Ian. 19th at hlabomeatSmiih Grove,. The funeral was held at the Smith Grove Uetbodiat church Wednes day morning at 11 o'clock. Rev* J W. Vestal and Rev. B. W. Turn er conducted the services. Bnrtal was in the church cemetery. Surviving are font sons, W. A. Howard, of Roanoke, Va., Robert Howard, *0! Winston 8:.leffl; C* J. and R. H. Howard of Uocksvilte, R. 3; two dangbters, Mrs. Lee Carter of Advance. R. I and Mrs. G. C. Haoes of Mocksville, R. 3; one brother. Wiley Howard, of Ad> vance, R. i;and one sister. Mrs. Rmrna Hilton of Mccksville, R. 4; 25 grandcblldten and 13 great grandchildren. John W. toBg John W. Long. 85, well known Davieconntv man, died at the home of bis SOD, W. F. Long, in Witts- ton-Salem, Tfaoisday afternoon. He had been in ill health for three month. He was married in 1896 to Miss Mary I,on Fnlford, who died in February. 1934. Survivors indnde three daugh ters. Mrs. J. E, UviDgstone, of Mocksviile, Route 3, Mrs. Eunice Dugglos and Mrs. Jade Hutchins, both of Winston l^lem; one sou, W. P. Long of Winston^alem; one brother, William Long of In diana. Funeral services were con ducted St Smith Grove Methodist Church Sunday at 3 o'elode. In terment was in the church ceme tery. Rev; Mr. Saiitb conducted the services. Bio - Obituaries - 1/28/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 30,1942 - Page 1 MRS. mm DIED TUESDAY Mr.s. Gtin Bowles Corrlhcr. 58,| died In.si Tuesday afternoon at- the home of n daughter. Mrs. F. .M. S.nln. ni her hunie hi Clsrksvinc town.<ihl]}- She was the widow of OcorRC Corrlher. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Tuiterow and William Mh- chct) Bowlc.s. .she Ls survived by four daughters: Mrs. Sain, Mrs. Jol'.n Sain of Walnut Cove, Mrs. Lvndun Bowles of Wlnston^Sn'.' em. route 2; Mis.' Joe Spears of Buonvlllc. Two step children also .sur vive: Grover Corrlher of New London and Mrs. Bculah Greice of Norwood. The rollowlng sis ters and brothers likewise sur vive: Mrs. William Beck and Mrs. Nannie Wood, route 2: Mrs. Moses Purr. Concord: Mrs. I Roland Clifton, Schoolfleld. V.i.: L. D. Bowles of route 2 and William Bowle.s of Mor.ganton. Thirty six grand children sur vive. The funeral was hold yaster- iday morning at Chestnut Grove I Methodist church, conducted oy Rev. F. A.' Wright and James Orocc. Interment was In the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 30,1942 - Page 7 Gladys Mae Allen Fesperman Sister Of Coolcemce Lady Dies, Age 25 Mrs. Gladys Mac Allcn-Fespor. ] man, age 25. died Monday, morn ing at 5:45 o'clock at her home at 249 Doster street. Mooresvlllc. after an Illness of seven weeks. 8hc Is survived by her husband, Charles Fosporman: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Allen: two children, Ray and Shelby Jean Fesperman. all of Moorcs vlllc. She also leaves five bro thers, Leo Allen. Ft, Jackson, 8. C.: George, Clyde, James and Eugene Allen, all of Mooresvllle; three sisters. Mrs. James Trcx Icr. Coolcemce; Mrs. Clyde Po well and Miss Virginia Allen, both of Moore.sv111c; and her grandmother. Mrs. B. N. Allen, Mocksvlllc. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 o'clock from the Church of God In Mooresvlllc. and Interment followed In Wil low Valley cemetery. The Allon.s lived in Cooleeinec sever.il yyears ago. Mr. and Mrs. Janjcs Trexlcr and two .sons and Mrs. A. T. Trcxler of Coolcemce attended the funeral. Bio - Obituaries - 1/30/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, January 30,1942 - Page 8 J. W. Long Dies In Twin City iPuneral services (or John W. l^ng. 8S. who died at (he home of a son, W. F. Long in Wins* ton^lem Iwk Tbui^ay. were held Sunday afternoon at the home and Smith Grave Mctho- dlAt church, conducted by Rev. P. L. Smith and Rev. J. W. Vestal. Xntennent was In the church cemetery. Married to Miss Mary Lou Fulford in 1896 who died in 1034. Mr. Long lived in Davle all of his life except between 1911 and 1926 when they resided in Winston. He returned there a- bout three months ago to live with his son. ^ Three daughters and a son ;survive: Mrs. J. E. Livingstone of route 3. Mrs. Eunice Dwlgglns and Mrs, JacIC Hutchons of Wlnston*Salcm. W. P. Long of Winston*Salem. A brother, Wil liam Long In Indiana; 11 grand children and three great-grand children also survive. Bio - Obituaries -1/30/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 4,1942 George (^rriber. I- Mrs. George Comber,\ 58, died j Tnesday at the home of h«f danc^h- jter, Mrs. F. M. Sain, in Cla;;ksville I town township, i Knneral services were conductied {Thursday morning at ti o*clock, at iCheslnoi Grove Methoiiist cburcHr by Rev P. A. Wright and Rev, l>»aie.s Groce. Mrs. Comber la survived by four daugbters, Mrs. F. M. Sain, Mocks vtlle, RFD No 1; Mrs. John Saia^ Walnut Cove; Mrs. Lendoo Bowles, Winston Salem, RFD No. S; and Mrs. loe Spears, Boouville; two stepchildren, Grover Corriber, New London; and Mrs. Beulab Grice,- Norwood; and four sisters Mrs. WiL Ham Beck and Mrs. Nanny Wood, Mocksville. RFD No. 2; Mrs. Moses Purr. Concord; and Mrs. Roland Clifton, Scbool6eld, Va., two brothers, L. D. Bowles, Mocksville, RFD No. 3; and William Bowles, Morganton. Colambus L Beaver Funeral services for C. L» Beaver, 66. who died at his home near Cana Sunday evening, were held at'Union Chapel yesterdav afternoon at 2:00 o'cl^* with Rev. P. A. Wright in charge, and the body laid to rest In the church oemetery. * Mr« Beaver is snrvlved by hip widow, one son, H. O. Beaver. Albemarle; two dau^- ters. Mrs. Edna Turner, KaoDapmis; Mrs. Frank Phillipe, Newport News. Va.; three sisters, Mre. D. D. Wbit> Icy. Kannapolis; Mrs. Wllev Cashion and Mrs Vada Smith, Musreetfille, A good man baa been called to bis reward. Peace to. bis ashes. Rafns B, Whitley Ruftts Brady Whltley, 62, welbkoown d« tizen of Cooloemee, died at hia boeae 00 ' Dnke street Sunday, following an ettend* Jed lllnesa. Mr. Wbltley held a oosidon j with the Erwio mlils for mofo than ai third uf a cenluiy. Fanoral aervicea'were held at the Ooo> ' leemee Preabyierlan Obunb Uoitday af< leraocn at 3:^ o*doeb, and the body laid : to rest In Cooleemee cemetery f Survlvins are .tbe widow, els sons. A. L. >and J H. Wbltley, Winstoo>Salem: A. A. C. W.. J E. and It B. WblUoy. of Coolee. moe; three daughtere, Mrs. Jamea ^ans, I Mocksville; Mia. Frank fhtny. Mofttntoci, and Mra. Oscar Lee Casey, Jr., SallBiniiy, and one eister. Mra Alice Fair. G(meord. To the bereaved family, Tlie Record ez* tends sympathy In tbls sad bottr. We have lost a long time Ideod. Walter F. Etchison Former Davie Man Dead Walter F. Etchison, 73, dl^ at bla bome In Meoresvllle. Tbursday. Mr, Etcblno was a native of Davie eoooty, but moved CO Mooreaville about 33 yeaie agob Bar* viving ta ibreo daoghters and tbxM aona, j and one sister. Mrs. Ada Smith, of thl8| county. Funeral and borlal took plaoo at I Mooresvilla Satoiday afteraooa f Bio - Obituaries - 2/4/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 6,1942 - Page 1 M. W. Robinson LOSES FATHER iM. W. RitAlniSon. father ol W. F. Robinson, died Wednesday at his home in Olade fiprin^s, Va. The funeral was held Thurs> day at the Olade Springs Pres- bytenlan church. Mrs. w. F. Robinson, Jane, and 2dr. and Mrs. T. Jeff Caudell attended the funeral. Mr. Robinson was unable to go on account oi Ul neas. MRS. MORER DlEfl (Mrs. Mary Moser. 87, sister of the late D. R. Hendrlcks-of Mocksville. died at her home In Lcwlsvllle Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday mornine at the Lowlavlllc Baptist church. Local relatives attended the funeral. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 6,1942 - Page 2 Wliitlcy Rites Held Monday Funeral services for RufUs Brndy Whitlcy. 62, who died at his home In Cooleemcc Sunday, •were held at Cooleemcc Pres byterian church at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. The final ritc.s were conducted by hUt pns- tar. Rev. D. H. Dulin, Inter ment followed in North Coolce- mee cemetery. Surviving arc the widow; six n sons.' A. L. and J. H. Whit1ey|oI Cooleemec: three daughters,-and Mrs. Oscar Lee Casey, Jr.. |of Wlnston-Salem; A. A., C. W., Mrs. James Evans, ModcsvUlc;]saltdbury: and one sister. Mrs. i|j. K. add K. B. wMiiey, Jr.. aulMK. mnit uruf^'. MorgantomiAiwe ifHUfr. uoneord: Bio - Obituaries - 2/6/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 6,1942 - Page 4 DEATH CUIMS MRS. lULA JESTER 'Mrs. Lula Bowman Jester, 54, passed away at home in Jones. viUe last Sunday morning, fol ■lowing a heart attack. Mrs. Jester was born in Yadkln coun. ty July 17, 1887, a.daughter of the late Oharlle P. and Eliza Lineberry Bowman. She has spent her life in the county. She was married to S. y. Jester December 28. IIMH. To this union were bom five sons and (We daughters; Mrs. \V. J. Klker, Albany, Ky.; Mrs. Brock Owens, Elkin; Mrs. DwightWhltakcr. yadklnvllle; Mrs. Cartj llydcn, Theodore and Jack Jes ter. Atlanta, On.: Johh Jester. Bnssett. Vn.; Miss Colleen and S. Y. 'Jr.. of the home. The. husband also survives her. to- gcthcr with two sisters. Mrs. Will Adam.H and Mrs. will Tay lor, East Bend: five brothers. Ira and Otis Bowman, of Surry county and Hobcrt Bowman of Salisbury: Bud Bowman of wins. ton-Salcm: Raleigh Bowman. I Courtney. Seven grandchildren. Mrs. Jester joined Friendship Baptist church at he age of 12. After coming to JonesvUlc she joined the Jonesvlllc 'Baptist church where she remoinod a faithful member until dvutii. Her last offering to the Sun day School was made about 30 minutc.s before she died. Funeral .services were con ducted from Jonesvillc Baptist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Officiating ministers were the Rev. D. G. Recce and the Rev. J. L. Powcr.s. Interment was in the cemetery at Island Ford Baptist church. |C. L. Beaver Dies I At Cana Sunday Coiuinbus Lafayette Beaver, 66. died last Sunday night at hLs home near Cana. The fun eral was held Tuesday^ at Union Cimpcl chu'rcli. conducted by Rev. P. A. Wright and assisted by Rev, E. W. Turner and Rev. J. T. SIsk. Interment was in the church cemetery. The deccQ.scd l.i .survived by itI.H widow, the former' Martha Biankcnship: by a son. H. O. Beaver of Aibemarle: by two daughters, Mr.s. Edwin Turner of KannapoiUs and Mrs. Frank Phtlip.s of Newport New.s. Va. V Three slslcr.s also survive: " Mrs. D. D. \Vhltiey of Kannapo-ehis. Mrs. Wiley Cnshlon ands| Mr.s. Vada Smith of Mooresvllle. 1 Three grnndchiiciren alto sur- i. vlve. Bio - Obituaries - 2/6/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 11,1942 JoliD F. Fordbee Joho F. FerebMb 64, wA knowo Cum- or of €tfiliavlto towiuUpb died Soitdflf aflMdbofl^ ftaQowiDt a loitf lUnsMi Fnzwial Mivleee were bdd Mwidaf ot- tamoeo at'S tfMk at Eatao*^ Bapdit camidi. tHtb Eev. DaUas R«iieg«r offieUtt- laf. and tto bad? UMtoiettiii tfaedmidb bcflMtenf* |fc.FenbeeliflaTiv«dby his wldov, one soQ, Jobo. at home; thfoa bnchoa, J. a«0Biu:A*II^Msdteftlla,R. 2; tod W. F. Fsttb^ 8> Is Ihar BiaicfSk Mia R. A« RatUofDavlesUts, A.& Deweese. Goo- IfienMS Mia Kats Kswloo, Cdniifitcsvllfe, Sr G. asd Mia W. H. Oatlttta,€sna Bio - Obituaries - 2/11/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 13,1942 - Page 1 Miss Sallie Grant Died Here Monday Miss Sallie V. Grant. 72. mem< bcr or A prominent local family, died at her home on Main Atrcci iierc Inst Monday night at 0:45 o'clock. A native of this county, she had lived here since 1882. She was n member of the MockSo villc MethcdLst church. She bt survived by two slatcr.s and n brother, all of Mocksvllle: Miss Annie P. Grant, Mrs. Leila Daniel and A. T. Grant, Sr., well known attorney. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon and Interment was In llie Rose ceme« tery. J. W. Faircloth Died Tuesday John W. Faircloth, 50. died Tuesday morning at his home on route 3. He was cmiploycd at the Erwin -Mills at Coolccmee. The funeral was. held Wednes day afternoon at Oak Grove Methodist church, conducted by Rev. O. W. Fink, littennent was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Tressa Angell, by two step sons. James and WU Ham Baker, and a step sister, Mrs. Gllmer Abwood. all of route 2. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 13,1942 - Page 8 J. F. FEREBEE DIED SUNDAY John Fletcher Forobce, 67 ycar-old Davle county farmer, died Sunday afternoon oiter a long Illness. Funcrol services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Eaton's Baptist church, with Rev. Dallas Renegar con ducting. Interment was made In the church cemetery. Survivors Include the widow, the former Miss Malind.t Mas- tin; one son. John O. Fcrebec of the home; three brothers. J. O., Cana, A. M., Mocksvllle, route 2, and W. F. Fercbee Mocksville. route 1; and four sisters. Mrs. Henry Nail and Mrs C. S. DoWeese. both of Coolcc mcc, Mrs. Kate Newton, Ben nettsvllle. S. C., and Mrs. W. H, Collctlc. Cana. Moses White Passes At 90 Moses Wliltificld White. 90. pioneer builder of MoorcsvUlc. died Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock in Lowrancc hospital, after an Illness of three days. •Mr. White, first superintendent of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home at Greensboro. He was the oldest living Mason In North Curolinu. Born In Iredell coun ty on September 6. 1851, -Mr. White was one of the first mem bers of the board of trustees of the MooresvlUe city schools. He donated ground for the erec tion of the First Methodist church at MooresvlUe and was Its only living charter member. Surviving Mr. White are five sons, John and Hugh White of Laramie, Wyo., M. A. White of Greensboro, L. H. White of Wins- ton-Salcm. J. B. White of Steu- bcnvllle. Ohio: two daughters. Mrs. O. M. Klpka of Moores. vlllc and Mrs. J. E. McNcely of Coolcemoc. His wife. Mrs. Nancy Bethel McKnlght White, died In 1Q18. Funeral services were hold Wednesday afternoon at3 o'clce^ a£ central Methodist church in MooresvlUe. The body lay in state for one hour before serv ices. Burial was in Willow Val ley cemetery. Mr. White, a frequent visitor In Coolccmee of his daughter. Mrs. J. E. McNeely, was widely known. Bio - Obituaries - 2/13/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 18,1942 Moses W. White . John W. Fairdoth Jobii W. Pairclotb, 50, died at his home near Oak Grove, last Tuesday mornine;. Stiivifiog aio the widocv end two 8tepi>s6iis and a stepsister; James and WiUiattf Baker and Mr& Gil* mer' Atwood, all of • Bfocksville, I Route a. { Faneral services were held Wed nesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from OakGroveUethodiatCbnrcb. O. W. Pink was in chart^e and Iraria! followed in the cbnrcb ceme-. tery. Misa Sdfie Grant. * A Funeral servjcea for Miss Sallie Grant, 71, who died at her home on North Main street on Monday evening of last week, following a stroke of paralysis, were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock,' with her pastor, Rev. Rob> ert M. Hardee, pastor of the First Methodist Cbnrcb, conducting the strvices. The body was laid to rest in Rose cemetery. Miss Grant Is an^ived by one brother, A. T. Grant prominent HockavUIe Attorney, and two sis- ten. Mn. 6. P. Daniel and Miss Anne Grant, of Mocksville, and a jiinmber of nelcea and nephews. ^ Aged Masoo Diw. Mo^W. White, 91, died last, Tuesday at Lawrence Hospital,' Mooresville, following a short ill ness, Mr. White was a na ive of Iredell county. Surviving are 6ve< sons and .two daughters, among them being Mrs. J. E. McNeely, of Cooleetnee. Mr. White la said to have been the oldest living Mason in ifortb Caiotina, bnt wn believe this to .be a mistake. Mr. J. M. Betts. of Chapel Hill, a brother of Mrs. James McGntre, ot Mocksyille. is pa years of age, and'has been a) Mason for more than 60 years. He k in good bealfh, eonsidering his advanced aged. He spends some time every summer here with bis sister,'an! has many friends In Mocksville, Rol^H Hall Neely 73. died Saturday at Ua.hdi^'ilfoiAd^ilte, Rooted ! "1118 ifbtterai waa'h^ at Union Cbapd Methodist Oinreh Monday motning at 11 o'clo^ Rev, F. At Wright conducted the aecviCM Boiial was in the cfanrebgrave yard. ..Suvlving ate one B. S. Noelyof the hooM add two graBdOblldren. Mrs. Jane Miner Mrs. Jane Bailey HiUer, 98, died Snnday monUng at the home at Smith Grove. I The fOneral was held Monday aftenoen at 3 o'clock at Smith Grove Blethodlat Cbureb. Rev. J, W. Vestal cradneted the eervices. Burial was In the duncb giavcK yard } Surviving ate thiea daughten, Mrs. D ' W. Smith of Mocksville R. 3; Mrs. Choi lea Bogerof Canal R. 1: and Miss Rebeoea Miller of the hmne; nine grandebUdien and one great graBdehUdten. Wiliiam S. Reid. V^UiamS. Rdd. 72. died at bis hame in Baat Mock^le Friday afternoon at 8:80 o'eloek. Mr. Raid had suffered an attack of pneumonia several weeks ago, and had gone to a Saliabnry bospital last Wednesday to take treatment He returned home FHdoy and died a few mlhtttea after his arrival. Fnnerol services were held at tlie home Saturday afternoon at 4K)0 o'clock, with hie pastor, Rev. W. C. Cooper in c^aiv^ and tim bodV' laid to rest in Rose oemetej^y. j Surviving Mr. BMd are Us widow; one SOB, Samuel, of Hieko^; one dater, Mrs. Josephine Grainger. of Winston Salem, and a granddaugh ter. Mr. and Mrs Reld moved to- this eity a number of years ago from Cool Springs. He was In the mer cantile business, and bad many friends thronghoot the town end county who were saddened bj bis death. He wasacaniielmitlonsCfarls* tian genttemmi, and the entire town mourns bis death. Bio - Obituaries - 2/18/1942 DAViE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 20,1942 - Page 3 VV. S. Rcid Rile Held ; F\ineral scrvlcpi for W, S. Rcld. 72. widely known merchant of Mocluvlllc who died Friday, wore held from the home SaUirday nfternoon. Rev. W. C. Cooper was In charge and biirlnl followed In Rose Cemetery here. Surviving Is the widow and one son. Sam Held, of Hickory: one sister. Mrs. Josephine Granger, of •Mocksvlllc. and one grand child. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 20,1942 - Page 4 Mary Cope Mother Of Cooleemee Man Passes Funeral .services for Mrs. Mary C(H)e. 81. were conducted at Fork Baptist church In this county Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Young of Lexington, assisted by T. t. Caudell of Mocksvlllc. Interment followed In the church cemetery. -Mrs. Cope died at her home in Lexington Friday, after an Illness of rive years. She was the widow of Godfrey L. Cope, who died tn 1930. Surviving are four sons, James L.. Robert L.. and John H. Cope, all of Lexington and Thomas R Cope. Cooleemee; five daughters. Mr.s. J. E. Abernethy, Mrs. J. E Brogdcn, Mrs. W. L. Weddln?- ton and Mrs. Sadie McMastcr. all of Lexington, and Mrs, A. L. Cranford of Henderson. She also leaves 39 grandchlldMii and 24 ercat-grandchlldren, one half, brother. Lindsay Leonard, Lex ington. route 4. and three half- sisters. Mrs.'P. A. Koont.:, Xicx- inglon, route 4. Mrs. Annie l-an- nlng and Mrs. Sllla Koonlz Lexington, route 3. Essex Rites Held Thursday ADVANCE. — The village was shocked over the sudden death of Mrs. Marlon Essex, who pass ed away early Tue.sday ntorn- ing. The funeral wa.s conduct ed from the homo Thursday morning. Ilcr hiLsband survives, as welt nK throo dnughtors and four son.s. They are Mrs. George Mock. E.ssle and Mary E.ssex of Advnucc, Charlie. George ond Meronoy of Advance and John Essex of AuRiUHta. Georgia. Rev. W. O, Altoaod nnd Rov. P. L. Smith conducted the funeral. Bio - Obituaries - 2/20/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 20,1942 - Page 6 Funeral Monday Robert Hnll Nccly, 73. died Snturdny at his home. Mocks- vllle, Route 2. The funeral was held at Union Chapel Methodist Church Mon day mornlne at 11 o'clock. Rev. P. A, Wrlerht conducted Use services. Burial was In the church graveyard. Surviving are one son. B. S. Neoly of the home and two grandchildren. Mrs. Jane Miller Rites Monday Mrs, Jane Bailey Miller. 00, died Sunday, morning at the home at Smith Grove, The funeral was hold .Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Smith Grove Methodist Church. Rev. J. W. Vestal conducted the aerv. lce.s. Burial was In the church ernvcy.ird, Surviving arc three daughters. Mrs, D. W. Smith of Mocksvllle. Route 3: Mrs. Charles Bogcr of Cnna. Route 1. ond Miss Rebecca Miller of the home; nine grand children and one great grand child. DEATH CLAIMS MRS. REAVIS, 91 Mrs. Lydla Rcavls, 01, one of Vadkln county's oldest and best known women, died Monday night at 0 o'clock at Utc home of a son, Bk-Shcrlff C, O. Rcavls, near Yadklnvllle, after a long Illness. She spent her entire life in Yadkln county and was a mem ber of Center Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons. 0. 0., J. W., and Joseph J. Roavts, all of Yadklnvllle; three daugh ters, Mrs. Willis D. Holcomb, Mrs. Frank Davis and Mrs. L. R. Slcclman. all of Yadklnvllle. The funeral will be held at Center Methodist Church Wed nesday morning at 11 o'clock. Hie Rev. W. J. Huneycutt will conduct the services. Burial will follow in the church grave- ,yard. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 20,1942 - Page 8 Mrs. Jennie Davis Dies n Mrs. Jennie Miller Davis, 71, died Monday night around 11 o'clock at her home on -Mocks- vUle, route 4. in the Orea^ Corner community. She suffer ed a stroke some two months ago, but she had apparently re covered, and her death was un expected. Surviving are her husband, .William . A. Davis: the following children, Mrs. Charles Cartner, Mrs. Luther Campbell. Mrs. J E. Goodman, and Joe Davis, ail of Woodlea'f; Mrs, Locke Camp bell of Dunn; and Mrs, Wade Nail of Mocksvllle. Funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Concord Metho dist church in Davle county. Burial followed In the family plot of the cemetery. Bio — Obituaries - 2/20/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, February 25,1942 Mrs. William A. DavU. Mrs. William A Davis, 73, died at ber home io Jerusalem cowusbip on Bfonda? eveoinit, Feb. i6ih. at ti o'clock, death lolloa^ing a stroke of paralysis which s^e suffered on Dea 8th. Funeral services were held at Concord Methodist Church Wed. nesday afternmn at 3:30 o'clock, with her nastbr. Rev G.' W. Fink io charge, and the body laid to le^ io the Church cemetery. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband and niue children, three sons, C .W. and O W. Davis, both of near Woodleaf; Joe Davis. Salia. bury; six daughters, Mrs. Nora Gartner, Mia. Maude Goodman, of near Salisbury; Mrs. Beulafa Hood, of Needmore; Mrs. Versie Camp* bell, of Dunn, and Mrs. Alice Nail, at borne. A number of brothers and sisters also survive. In the death of Mrs. Davis the commnniiy in which she lived has lost one of its best womeu, a g> od neighbor and a Christigb woman. To the bereaved family, The Record ex* tends sympathy in this sad hour. AJheA Gdlett Alfred Gtillett, 84, died Tbnm* day morning at bis home oearCoo- leemee - ,' . 'Surviving are two scns^ Alex jaud Cap Qullet, of Coole<tniee;nine . ,grandcbildran and eight great* i grandchildren. | j n ^he ' fnnml held Salutday afternoott at 4 o'cipck at the home. Btttial was in Jeniisaleth Cemetery. Hfei.W. BLEssa Fnneral sendees for Mrs. Lucy Ann Atsez, wife of W. M. Kfflwx, of Advance, were held at the bomp Thursday mcnilBg at xi o'dock and at ^vance Baptist- Cbnrcb at 11:45. Rev, Glenn AUgood official, log. Interment was in the (Anrdi cemetery.. Mrs. Bsaex died at her home Monday morning at 1:55, after an. iUocss of osly one day. She Was bc>rti iu Yadkip county, a daughter ojf John and Blisebctb Sbenaer, and wsa . married to W. M. Essex on June 94, 1894. She bod lived in Davie oonoty for 40 years. , Mrs. &«ex was a mmber of Ad. vance Baptist Chnreh. Snrvivfng are ibe hitsbaod; three dangbtefs; Mrs. Gettfge Mode and Mis^ Bs^ and Mary Braex, all of Advance; four sons C. .J, J. W., and T; M. all of Advance; and G. L. Bs^ of Angusta, Ga., five faiothers^ A. B., T; M., and H Sheirmer, all (ff Advance; M. A Sbermer, of Winston Salcm. Bio - Obituaries - 2/25/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 27,1942 - Page 2 T. h. HAYES YADKIN LEADER DIED FRIDAY I Thojna.s Lec Hayes. 00. one I of the best-known merchants in ' Northwestern North CaroJiim. whose activities extended over , Yndkln and part of Siirry coun- . ty. died Friday nltihi at 7:30 o'clock at his home In Boonvllle, ! of n heart uitark. Mr. Hayes had been In ill henltti for sometime, bnt had 11 conllnncd hl.-s business activities 11 and was nt his store Friday. His > death came within a few mln- |l ntcs cvfier .snfferind the heart I attack. L A native of Yndkln connty. ) 'Mr. Hayes spent hb entire Ufo nt Boonvllle. He wn.s senior ) member of the firm of T. L. Hnyes and Company which had . It's home office nt Boonvllle nnd . stores nt Vndklnvlllc. Ea.sl Bond nnd Elkln. For .some lime the . Elkln firm wn.s operated under the name of Hayes and Spens. t nnd the YadkittvlUo store, Hnye.sl . and Brown. t [ Tlironghout hU life, Mr. Hayes took an active Interest In com munity and religious affairs. Some years ago he Inaugurated a Chrl.stmns party for ciustomcrs of his .store and each year gave away thousand.s of dollars in merchandise at the parly. tMr. Hayes confined his In dividual ncllvltle.s to the Boon vllle slorc. which Is one of the lai^est stores In-the norihwc.s-t. occupying 11,000 s(|iiarc feet of floor space He was for years a member of . Uie Yadkln county school board. : and had been n member of the Boonvllle Methodist Church since early Ufe. Mr. Hayes was twice married, ! flr^t to Miss Pannle Transou, I oi Boonvllle and later to Miss Lucy Hodges, of Eastern North Carolina. |i surviving arc the widow; onc j son. T. E. Haye.s. ^prominent i Elkln buslncs.vman: two daugh- : tcrs. Mrs. Wade Williams, of ) Boonvllle; and Mr.s. James Shore ! of Greensboro; and three grand- \ children, - |! The funeral wu.s held Sunday ! afternoon at 3 o'clock at Boon- i vllic Methodist Churcii witli the < Rev. W. J. Huneycutl. p.islor. ! In charge. The body lay In stale at the church from 1 until ' 3 o'clock. Burial followed In : Boonvllle Cemetery, Bio - Obituaries - 2/27/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 27,1942 - Page 3 Mrs. Lucrecy Huff Passes Away at 88 (Mrs. LuGrccy Huff, 88. widow of Aquilla Huff, who died four years ago, passed away Friday morning nt 2:30 o'clock at the home of a son, Henry Huff, Yadkinvlllc, (Route 1. after on illness of eight days. Surviving are five sons, A. M. Huff of Wlnston-Salem, J. H. and O, C. Huff of Yadklnvllle, S B. Huff of Boonvllle, and J. E. Huff of Eldorado, Kas., and one daughter,' Mrs. Blanche Richardson of Oklahoma city, Okla. The funeral was held Satur day at 12 o'clock at Oak Rldgc Baptist Church where she was a member. Rev. .Clcte Sim mons and Rev. R. L. Specr con ducted the servlce.s. Burial was In the church gravcynrd. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, February 27,1942 - Page 7 Ida Chatham McNeeiy MRS. MAIIHEW'S MOTHER DIES ■Mrs. Ida Chatham McNeely. 82. mother of Mrs. Foster Mat. thews, of Boonvllle. died Sunday night at G o'clock at her home at'Mooresvllle after a serious 111. ness of one week. Mrs. NfcNecly was a native of Etkln and had resided at -Moore, svlllc since her marriage to W. J. McNccly about 60 years ago, Surviving are the husband; one son. Hugh C. .McNcely. of Jersey City, N. J.: she daughters. 'Mrs. R. <M. -BraTwlcy and Mrs. J. F. -Kotchlc, of Mooresvlllc; Mrs. J. H. Lowrancc, of -Barium Springs: 'Mrs. W. P. Costner, of Charlotte: Mrs. A. L. Scott, of Badin. and'Mrs. F. R. MatUiews. of Boonvllle: one brother. Joe Chatham, of'East Bend: -five slslcrs;* MImcs- Annie nnd"Mln> -nioCh.'vthanv.-of.Elklm-Mrsr-Wlll- Hubbard. of Moravian Falls; Mrs Jennie Gordon, of Winslon- Snlem. and Mr.s. John Gilbert, of San Antonio. Texas. The -funcrul was held Tuesday morning at U o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church at Mooresvllle. Bio — Obituaries - 2/27/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 4,1942 Mn. F. K. Benson Mis. Jane Benson, 54, widow of P. K Benson,' was fbnnd deed in bed at ber home In Bast Mocks* yille, Sunday morning at 9 o'dock. Mrs. Benson was* apparently in good health when she retired Sat. nrday night Her death was a se vere shock to ber family and many friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Chnrcb Monday af ternoon at 4:30 o'clock, with her pastor, Rsv. B. W. Turner, in charge, assisted Rev. W. C. Cooper, and the b^y laid to rest in Rose oeineterv beside her husband, who passed away in October, 1940. Sorviying are five sons, Thomas, John Green, Harold, Wallace and Billie Benson, all of thla city; three daughters, Mrs. Floyd Maylor, of th&dty; Mrs. Howard McLamb, Dnnn, and Miss Dorothy Benson, at home; two brothers, Geo. A. Thomasoo, Hickory; J. T. Thoma- son, Salisbnry; one sister, Mrs. J. P. Jarvis, Cooleemee, and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Bensoti was one of Micks- ville's best beloved women, and will be missed not only in the home and the chnrcb, but in the com- mnnity where sbe lived so long and went about doing good. A motber In Isrsel has fallen. To the bereaved children, the brothers aod sister. The Record extends deepest sympathy in this shdden aod great bereavement, and points them for comfort to Him "who do- etb all things well.'* J. P. Barton ' Jiipies Frankfin Burton, SB, of Advance, died windav aftomood at 9 oVdoefc at a Wm8lo&*8aleai hospital foUowlng d ten daya aettona lUneis. Sorvivlng aro the widow, five sona and one damiliter* his mother. MrSsV. B liege oF Advancot six brothaa and four sisters. Fnnetai-and barltti seivloes- wme held at Elbavitte Mettiodislf^arcb yestmday. Bio - Obituaries - 3/4/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 6,1942 - Page 1 Donald Seamen INFANT DIES Funeral servleca were held Tuesday afternoon for Donald Seamon, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Seamon. who died Tuesday morning. Services were conducted by W. P. Stoneo street and burial wns In the Jericho cemetery. Survivors in clude the parents, two sisters ond three brothers. Imrs. click DIES HERE ■Mrs. Lydia Ratledgc Click. 81, died Wednesday afternoon at her home on North Main street here after a briof iUncss. Daughter of L. H. and Blixa- beth Smith Ratiedge, she was a member of prominent family and a native of Davie county. She is survived by her hus band. the beloved John F. Click, by two sons and three daugh- ters; John and Orudy Click of Wtnston-Salem, Mrs. Mentora Ratiedge of Mocksvilie, Mrs. M. E. Eiverhardt of Statesville and Mrs. J. L. Doughton of Sparta.Twelve ^grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also sur vive. The funeral was held at the home here yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. M. Kardee and Rev. F. A. Wright. Interment was in the family plot in Rose cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 6,1942 - Page 2 "MrsnJ^nnrBciisDn Services Monday Mrs. Jane Belle Benson. 53. widow of P. K. Benson wos found dead in bed Sunday morning at her home in Mocksviiie.' Mrs. Benson was a native, of Rowan county, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thom- ason. Surviving are five sons, Thomas K., John O.. Harold D.. Wallace B.. William H. Benson nil of Davie couniy. three daughters. Mrs. Floyd Naylor. of Mocksviiie. Mrs. Howard Mc- Lnmb. of Dunn, and Miss Doro thy Benson at home: two bro thers. Oeorgc A. Thomason of Hickory and J. P. Thomasson of Salisbury; one sister. Mrs. J. F. Japvis of Cooieemec, Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Mocksviiie Baptist church and burial was in Rose Ceme- tery at Mocksviiie. Bio - Obituaries - 3/6/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 6,1942 - Page 3 Are7«TO SERVICES HELD Pune-raJ service^s .'or AJ Colum. bus Jobnson. 67. ol East Bend Houte 2, who died ai his home Monday mornine.' were held Tuesday ajternoon av 2 o'clock. Serviced were In charge of Elder C. D. Hall and Elder Flet cher Moore with burial in the Allen JamJly plott. Senlces were held at Pleas ant Orove Baptist Chumh. Mr, Johnson was a son oi Mavi and Elizabeth Allen Johnson. He spent his entire life near East Bend and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was married twice, first to Miss Mattle Lane. Of this mar riage two sons. E. A. Johnson of East Bend and \V. C. Johnson of Wlnston.Balem. survive. He was married the second time to Miss Ellen Spalnhour They had three children, one son. John Johnson of East Bend. Route 2; two daughters. Mrs. Flora Long of Tobaccovllle and Miss Lennle Johnson of the home. Other survivors include seven grand children: three brothers. Wiley and Joe Johnson of East Bend and Dave Johnson of Wlnston- Salem. J. P. Burton, Advance, Dies James Frantelln Burton, 36, well-known contractor of Ad vance, died Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at a Winston-Salem hospital after a serious illness of ten days. Mr. Burton was born June 8. 1805,* o son of William Thomas and Victoria Burton. He spent hU entire life In Winston-Salem and Davie county. He was well- known as a controctor. building houses in Winston-Salcm and surrounding territory. He was a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and ElbavlUc Methodist Church. Surviving are the widow, the former Miss .^nnc Elizabeth Brcwbakcr: five sons, James Franklin, Jr., Herbert Dale, Bobby Ronflad and Kenneth Bur ton; one daughter, Marjory Anne; his mother. Mrs. V. B. Hegc, of Advonce; six brothers, R. B.. and S. G. Burton, of Wins t'on-Salem; Hugh, Travis, and C. T. Burton, of Wilmington: and Ray Burton, of Advance; four sisters. Mrs, J. R. Church, Mrs. A. D. Matthews, Mrs. El- wood Tesh, and Mrs. R. T. Mat thews, all of Wlnston-Salem. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon ni 2 o'clock at Elbavllle Methodist Church. Rev. P. L. Smith conducted the services. Burial was in the church graveyard. Pollbearcrs were his st.\ bro*- thcrs. They arc, R. B.. S. G., Hugh. Travis. C. T, and Bay Burton. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 6,1942 - Page 4 Memorial Service For Hoylc Harris •Mrs. J. N. Tulterow, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hodgln and Mr. and Mrs. Duke Tuttcrow of Coolee- mee attended bho jnomorlal service of Mrs. Tuttcrow'.s nep hew, Hoyle Harris, who was kill ed In action.. The services took place at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday aflerncon at 3 o'clock. Bio - Obituaries - 3/6/1942 DAViE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 11,1942 Drntaifl Seamon. - Doottld, iafant son of Mr. aod BIraC Clydts Seamoa, of near Coo leeitiee, died last Tuei(dav morning. Pnoeral services were held at Jeri cho Tnesday afiemofto at o'cXk^ with W. F. Slonttl^ ta charge, aod the ilttle hoJy laid to rest In the cbnrcli cemetery. Sw- tVivlttgaitttb«P8'^t^ ^ several jlmothers and sisters* Mrs. J. F. CBdi Mis. John P. Click, 8i, died at her home on North Main street Wednesday .afternoon. She was the former Miss Lvdia Ralledge, the danahter of the late L P. and Eli zabeth Sjiith Ratledge. Survivors indtide the bosband; two sons, John .and Grady Click, both of Winston - Satem; three dattghters, Mrs. M. C. 'Bvdrfaardt, Statesville, and Mrs. J. I*. Dottgh- ton, Sparta: la ftrandcbUdren; and eight greatwRxanddiildren. The funeral was oondncted at the home at 3 o'clock Thursday after, noon with Rev, tU M. Hardee and Rev, F. A, Wright in charge. Bu rial was in the fomily plot in Rose Cemetery n Bio - Obituaries - 3/11/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 13,1942 - Page 4 Frank Payne NEGRO KILLED N. COOLEEMEE Arthur Rhodes, North Cooled^ incc Nc$nro. shot Frank Payne, another Negro of She same place. In the back last Friday night and kilted him. The shooting took place at a (lance hall run by Rhodes In North Coolcemee. The two became Involved In an argument. Sheriff Bowden states tha-t Rhodes claimed Payne grabbed a bottle to hit him. Rhodes grabbed a shot gun. Payne then ran and was shot as he ran. according to the interpretation given the sheriff. Rhodes has killed three other Negroes In the past, It Ls stated. He is now in the counfy jail charged with homicide and will be tried next week when superior court Is held here. I MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 13,1942 - Page 8 Albert Spry Died Monday Albert W. Spry, 58. died In Salisbury Monday. He had lived In Salisbury for a number of years, moving there from Kan- napolls. He was a native of Davle county. Funeral services were conduct, cd at Whltlcy's Funeral Home, Kannopolls, Tuesday a.fternoon at 5 o'clock by Rev. J. L. Bolen, pastor of the Wesleyan Metho dist church, and Rev. Charles Young, pastor. Cheeks' Memor- lol BoHDtlst chunch. Lexington. Interment was made In Oreen- lawn cemetery, China Orove.. ^ Surviving are three sisters. Mrs. Maggie Rldenhour and Mrs. D. D. Alexander of Kan- napoUs, Mrs. W. O. Ragan. High Point, and one brother, S. W. Spry, of Lexington. The deceased had lived In Coolcemee for several years. Bio — Obituaries - 3/13/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 18,1942 John H. Hendricb Jdia H. Hendiiekn. 77. a nailvaofDavto CiMUitF* bot for the peat 37 yeaiB a mid* ent Win8ton»Sa!etD, died at the Bap* Bat heoplial to that city Fdday inocotog. Ilr. torarvived by hie wife.ooa •GO and two daogbteta, three olaietai a- moag theffl being Bfts. Ehnom Davia, of Qailtsville townehip. Fdne^asd boHal eervioee occnred at lViiiet0O"Salefli Sator* day aftomdon. Bio - Obituaries - 3/18/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 20,1942 - Page 3 I Mrs. Vickers Rites Wednesday Punera) servlcea were held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. MoHifr-Wrigtrj 00. .vho died Tuesday afternoon at her home in North Cooleemce. Serv ices were conducted by Rev. A. T, Stoudenmire and Rev. James Groce. Interment was in. the North Cooleemee ceme'.ery. •Mra. Vickers was -the daugh ter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Honeycutt of Iredell county. Her survivors include one step daughter. -Mrs. Frank Graves of Rockwell; three step-sons. W. O. Vickers of Cooleemee. Lonnle of High Poln^t and Spencer of Spencer; one brother. J. T. Leslie of Davidson. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 20,1942 - Page 7 Rites Held For Mr.s. Bnrncvcastlo Mrs. Queen Barncycas- lie. T7. (lied Prld-ny at the homo of her dnughter. Mrs. John Kcaion. near Blxby. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Queen of 'Davle County. Survivors Include two daugh ters. (Mrs. John Keaton with whom she made Iher home and Mrs. Tom Keaton of Mocksvllle, route 3: one sister. Mrs. Lula Holder of Spencer; 17 grand children and 14 great-grand children. Funeral services were held at the Advance Methodist chuich Sunday afternoon by Rev. P. L. smith. Interment was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 3/20/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, March 25,1942 Mf«. S. 0. Bfrs. 8. O. StimpsoD, 63, died Hoftday sight at Lcmg's Hospital, Statesvllle, followlog a heart at tadc after, a lew hours illness A native of Davle cotinty, Mrs. Stimisoti was a daughter of Daniel Ratledge and Martha Heath Rat> ledge. Stuylving are her fa nsband, two sisters, Mra. J. M. Richardson, of Harmony; Mrs. Charles W. Booe, of Winstotf^lem; and three broth, era, A. D and H. O: Rattedge, of Statesvllle, and Rev. A. P. Rot. ledge, of Walfcertown. Foneral services were held Wed nesday afcemoon at 3 o'clock from the resldeiioe ol the Moclesville road. Interment was in the family plot in Oakwood cemetery. I MnittrfB MiOw ' nmeitlaefvtatforlto. IBoefva MO* te. 8A «>bo ^ rMday oMht thoboBM of het daojiitof; Mm. J. tt Snilih. to r®. ayib oomity. todd- at Bstoletom IL B, ChiadiSttttdaf altemooaal'Sddo'dodk, wUliRev; J.W. Vestal to ehtftfa. TIm body was laid to rest fn the ehondi ocobo> tery. Mte. Miller Is snnivsd by two dantfrteft^ two aoaa and twofilMw& Bio - Obituaries - 3/25/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Passes JACOB r. BANES county, died at a Wlnsiori-Saiern " hoapital at 9;30 o'clock Wed- jie,sday night Mr, Hancs suffered a stroke OJ i>aralysls al his home here at breakfast time Wednesday morning and his condition grew consistently worse until the end come last night. Mr, Hanes was born at Ful ton, Davle county, in July, 1872. the son of Spencer .and Mary Jane Clement Hanes. He spent his early life in Davle county, fieveral years after his gradua* Lion from Trinity OoUege, he became associated with B. F. Hanes Tobacco Company, of ^t^nston'Saiem, and later with P. H. Hanes and Company, also tetmeco manufacturers, He remained with these two orvanluitions up to the time they were sold to R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in , 1900. In all, Mr. Hanes resided In Wins- ton-Balem about 20 years. Boon after he severed his connection with the tobacco business Mr. Hanes come to Mocitsville and organized the MOcksvllle Fumilure Owmpany. The concern was In operation for a number of years and was burned out. Mr. Hanes later organized the Hanes Chair and Table Company. He retired from active business about five years ago, I Mr. Hants was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Mcciuville and wa5 very ac tive in its work. He was super intendent of the Sunday school for a number ol years. He also was a member of the l>oard of stetvards of ihe church. Immediate survivors include one sister. Miss SaUle Hanes of Mocks ville. Deeply Interested In the Ma sonic picnic, be served tliis cause faithhilly lor many years. Last year he was chairman of' the executive eoDHPit^ee gj the] local Masonic lodge who hand led the picnic. Shunning the limelight, Mr. l&nes was exceedingy gener ous with his purse, both to his church and prlivately. His phi lanthropies were never known publicly and many children who otherwise would^nvc i>een ae- nled she chance received an education through his generos ity. FUNERAL TODAY The funeral will be held at the graveside Oil the family plot at Fulton Methodist church cemetery today, Friday, at ii a. m.. conducted by Rev. E. M. Avett, former pastor of Mr. HUnes here, and Rev. R, M. Hatdee. present pastor. The body arrived at the home here on North Main strefn late yesterday afternoon where It re. (CoDtlBsed oa page dfhl) MORE ABOUT J, F. Hanes maincd until the funeral. Active pallbearers will be Z. N. Anderson. Dr. R. F. Anderson, Marvin Waters, Knox Johnstonc, Oalther.and -Rufus-Sanfordrnff'.- Klmbrough Sheek, Cecil Morris, and J. L. Klmble. Following the request of the family there were no honorary pallbearers. Bio - Obituaries - 3/27/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 27,1942 - Page 1 T. P. Toombs FATHER DIES T. P. ToombB, father of Mrs. J. H. Markham of Mocksville, died last Monday at his home near Red Oak, Va. He was 78 and his wife, 70. died on Feb. 13. The family left here last Saturday to be at his bedside, returned home and were called back Monday. Immediate sur- vlvors Include Mrs. Markham. another daughter and a son. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 27,1942 - Page 4 Mrs. M. F. Campbell jDied Wednesday I -Mrs. M. P. Campbell. 5S. of I North MoclcsvUIe. died at a i-Morganton hospital Wednesday j morning. ' Surviving nre the husband; ; one son, Harvey Campbell, MoeksvUic. Route 4; one daugh- .er. Mrs.^sca James. MocksvUle, one brother. Lee Weatherman, i Winston.Salem: and one slater, Mrs. Lily Gregory. Elkln. Funeral services will be held at Shlloh Baptist Church in Tad- kin county this morning at II o'clock. Rev. Enoch Wooten will be In charge and burial wUl be held In the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, March 27,1942 - Page 6 Mrs. Minerva Smith Miller Rites Held Funeral services for Mrs. Min erva Smith Miller, 80, who died Friday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs, J. H. Smith. In ^rsyth-countyr-were-conducted^ Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Bethlehem Methodist Church. Rev. J..W« Vestal was In charge and burial followed In the church cemetery. Surviving arc two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Loncy and Mrs J. H. Smith, both of Winston- Salcm; two sons. Floyd Smith Advance; and Henry Smith, of Tacoma. Washington: two sis ters. Mrs. W. P. Walker, of Winston-Salem: and Mrs. Alice Palrcloth. York. Pa.: 11 grand children and six great-grand children. Bio - Obituaries - 3/27/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 1,1942 Jacob F. Haiin The entlie town wasataocked tod saddened Thursday eveoinf; when news came thai J. F. Hahes had died to the TwIo^City Hospital, Wtnsion^aletn, where be was car ried Thursday momlnK. Ur. Hanes suffered a stroke of parolp^ wulle at ihe breakfast table Thursday morning. Death came at 9:30 o'clock Thursday eveulng, Mr. Hanes was a native of Davie County, a'ffOn of the late Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Hanes, and was bom In Inly, 1871, at the Hanes farm in Pulton township. n He spent fab boy hood days in ^vie. Hegraduat^ at Trinity Cdle e, and spent so years lb' Wlnaton Salem, where be was oonoected widt.the B. P. Hanes and P. B. Hanes 'Tobacco CotDpaniea. He relumed to Mocks vtlle in 1900, and organised the MocksvUle Purnttnre Co, of which he was Secrelaiy-Treasorer until the factory bum^ in 1918. Mr. Hanes aim organized tbe Hanes Chair & Table Co., In 1916, and was actively connected with tbb mill tmtil be retired several years ago. Mr. Hanes was a member of the Methodist ^urt^ and served for manv years as snnerintendent of the Sunday school. Hewasamem* ber of the board of stewards, and an active chnrcb worker. - Be will be missed in tbe home, the .chnrcb and by an the Mocksville p^ple with whpmhe asaodaied for so many years. Hb death has cast a gkwm over the entire town. The editor had known Mr. Hanes for more than 40 years, and it b needtem to say that wc will miss bis daily greetings. A good man has been called to his reward. Mr Hanes is survived hy one. sister. Hiss SalUe Hanes, of tbb dty, together i^tb many relatives and bnndrcds of frleirds Mr. Hanes was a loog-tltte mem ber of Mocksdile Lodge No. 134, A. P. & A. M., and bad been ac tive in Masonic ornhaoage work, bpving been diaiiman of tbe Ma. , sonic picnic basket committee for many years. P^erai services vrere ^held at the graveside In Puhoo Methodist Church cemetery Friday morning at 11 o'ciock, with Revs R. M. Hardee and E. M. Avett In charge, and the body laid to reft in the family jdot. Mrs- M. F. Canvlid Mrs. M. P. Campbell, 55, of North MocksvUle, died at a Mor ganton hospital Wednesday morn ing. Surviving are the bnsband; one son, Hary^ Campbell, MocksvUle, Route 4; one daughter, Mrs. Bsca lames, MocksvUle, Route 3; one brother, Lee Weather, Winston- Salem; and one sister. Mrs. Lily Gregory, Blkin. Funeral services were fadd at Shilob Baptist Cburdi io Yadkin county Friday morning at xi o'clock! Rev. Boocb Wooten was in charge and burial was bdd hi the chtu^ cemetery. Mrs. B. J. Foster Passes Mrs. B. J. Foster. 8R of near Gocmty Linm passed away at Davis HosMtaj, Statesvilla. Saturday ipoinfng at 2o*olodc. Mrs. Fosttt had been la ciad bsahb for sovoial yoan and oetkmaly lU for three Mrs. Poster b soxvived Iv her busband. two sma. D& John W. Poster, of Ghieago. and B. J. Footof, Jr. at homes two daugb- teia. MIn JuHa Foster, at home, end Miss Rachd Fostm, Davio eountv health nurse; onegmnddau^iter,MIsi^Virginia Foster*' One hretfaer, A H. (Bbsom nnevUle, Ky..' also survivea. Funeral sefvloes wme hdd at Salem Methodist Ghurdi Sunday aftemomi at 4 o'docfc. with Rev. W. Flak to charge, assisted by Revs. E. W.lhraer and M. G. Etvin, and tbe body laid 10 test in the cfauzdi ceuMtmy. PaUbeaims were Dr. Lester F. Martin, Lather Daywate, J. Leo Gartner. Marvfo Rdler. B. 0, Jonesand J. N.Ssioot Flow- eta were in oharge iff membera of the fiastem Star. Mrs. Footer united w^Sopbty Baptist (Uhmh In eariy liv^ a ste^ast, Oirialiaa ifN^for nm than half a century. She waa a devoted wife, a lov ing mother and a Und and o^Iogneigft bor. Her death has bfousbt sadpoaB to tbo entire cofflfflontty in whloh She lived ipieh a long and usMbl life. The hondfede of frienda who were present to pay a last tfibute of raspeet, and the many beautilnl floial tfihutes attested the high esteem fo which She was held. A modire In Israel has fsileo. To riie bereaved husband, the diUdrea and brother. The Reemd extends heatcfoR syopothy in thblimoiff sadness and sonvw. Bio - Obituaries - 4/1/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 3,1942 - Page 1 Julius Osborne Young SON.IN.LAW DIES Julius Oalwrnc Young, 47. sou*in-law of -Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stewart of ■Mocksvllle. died sud. denly of a heart attack Wcd> nesday night at his home at 642 Oaklawn avenue, Wlnston- Salem. A prominent banker, he was associated with the In vestment banking firm of Vance, Youngjc Hardln. Prior to that time he had connected with firms in Winston-Salem, Char lotte, OreensAmro and Durham. He was the hosband of the for mer (Miss Edna Stewart of MocksvUle. Supvivoia Include the widow, mother, one son, 3 sisters and a brother. The fun eral will be held this morning, Friday, at il a. m. at the Wlns- ton-Salem home. MRS. WOODRUFF DIES SUDDENLY Funeral services lor Mrs. Alice Woodruff. 78. were held Thurs day morning at the home with Rev. W, C. Cooper conducting the service. Interment follow ed In Rose cemetery. Mrs. Woodruff died suddenly Tuesday night at 11:30 o'clock at her home on route 3. She was a oncmlber of one of the most ■prominent families of Oavle county. -She was the daughter of A. iM. and Sarah Clement Booe. Survivors Include one daughter, (Mrs. H. T. Kelly of Taylorsvllle; one son. R. M.- WoodruHf at home; two sisters. Mrs. Maggie (Miller and Miss Ruth Booe. both of Mocksvllle. Five grandchil dren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive. (Pallbearers were J. C. Sanford. Knox Johnstone, P. Frank Hanes of Winston-Balem, Tom Bailey -Woodrufir-Tom Turrentine-and FVank Sain. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 3,1942 - Page 3 Dr. Ira Grimes Rites Tuesday Dr. Ira K, Grimes, about 46, was found dead, in his apart ment at Asheville Sunday morn. Ing. apparently the victim of a heart attack. Dr. Grimes was the son of the late Arthur A. Grimes and Mrs, A. Baxter Byerly of Cooleemcc. He was a dentist and had prac ticed at Asheville for a number of years. Surviving arc the mother, Mrs. A Baxter Byerly and one sister, Mrs. Irvln Smith, both of Coo leemee. Th body was taken to the home of the mother at Coolce- mec. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at il o'clock at Mount OlWct iMelhodist Church. Davidson county. Burial was In the church graveyard. Mrs. B. J. Foster Rites Sunday * (Mrs. B. J. Foster. 66, of Davie county, died Friday night at the Davis Hospital where she had been a ipatient for several days. Mrs. Foster, the former Miss Rachel Nola Gibson, was a na tive of Zredeil county, a daugh ter of the late T. W. and Mary Holman Gibson.. Surviving are her husband, two sons. Dr. J. W. Foster, of Chicago; and Jay Foster, at the home near Mocks vllle: two daughters. Miss Rachel Foster, county health nurse In Davle county: and Miss Julia Foster, at home; also a brother, J. Marsh Gibson, of Pincville. Ky. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from., the„.Snlem Methodist church, Davlc county, with Rev. E. W. Turner nnd Rev. \t. O. Jn-chargc. — Pallbearers were Dr. L. P. Martin. Jesse Lee Gartner, Luth er iDayvault, H. C. Jones, Hapo- leon Smoot and 'Marvin Keller. Bio - Obituaries - 4/3/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 3,1942 - Page 7 Fryson Campbell Fiincrnt .servlcPH wore bclri Moiutny afternoon for Fryson Cnmpbetl. 70. at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. H. M. Hartjravc.s ih fharse. Survivor." .are four von.s. L. L. Campbell. Wln.stoivSalcm. J. C. Campbell. Martin Ferry. Ohio. James Campbell, Ponn.<;,vlvanln. and Bossy Campbell of Davic county; three dauchtcr.s. Mr.s. Rosa Johnson. Rowan County and Miss Mattlc Campbell of Oavle; Miss Ada Campbell, whose destination is unknown.. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 3,1942 - Page 8 James B. Penry Services Today Funeral scrvlce.s were held tills mornlnR at 11 o'clock for James Biichannon Penry. 85. who died Wcdnc.sdny at 0:30 p. m. at his home on route 3. The body lay In state at ine smttn urovc McthodLs'. church 30 minutes prior to the services which were held by Rev. J. W. Vestal as sisted by Rev. E. w. Turner. In- tcument was In the church ceme tery. Survivors Include five daugh ters: Mrs. Bessie Craven, Mocks vlllc, Mrs. W. C. Sain. LaJunta, Colorado. Mrs. Lcnorn Lundgrcn. LOS Angeles. California. Miss Audrey Penry. Wlnston-Salem and MI.VI Peggy Penry at home; three son.s: J. B. Penry, Brwin. Tonn.. Raymond Penry. Ham let. J. B. Penry at home; U grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Bio - Obituaries - 4/3/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 8,1942 GnuDville E. Leagans. GfanviUe E. ieagabs, 72. wdl^knowD fainter of netf Csaa, died at .mididdlit Thmoday, foUowing an extended lOoeea. Emteial aetvleee were bdd at Batai'e Bapdst cbuf^ Satoiday aftefoo<m at 3 b'dach^ «dlb Rev. Dallas Reoegar fat cbsfgOi aaristid fay Rev. E. W. Tnroer, and the ■body laid to test In tbe cfattfofa eemeteiy. &it«lvii)g are the widow and 6ve sons, F. R« Leagaof. ModtvUle: Paol and Joeleagaof. Raleigh, Cbahle Leagans. Jem* saleiB, and Cecil Leagans at borne; five dangbtess, Bin. G. 11 Jones, TboassvlUe; Mrs. Lester Ooley^ RockweO; Bits. Qyde Jacvla. Faimlngtooi 'llra. A. J. Newton Watbiogcon; Miss Dorothy Leagans. at hootd. One lnothet,8anfoid Leagans, of Flotida, el8o''sarvlves. Mi. Leagaits was Ixnh in Yadkin ootin* tv, hot bad lived fortbe past 83 year fat ParmlDgtoo towoddp. He was a good man and his death has brragbt aorrow tothe en^ cooiinnnity In wl^loh ha spent ao many yean. The bereaved family have tbe gymjMhy of arhost of frienda in their great bmraventmit Mrs, Wflliam Hatchess Mrs. WIIHsin R. Hotcbeo^ 68. a fonner resident of ibe.Piao section, but who has been iivlog with her dsngbter.^llfs. J. W, fhlton. Winstha-Salem. R. does tha death oC^htthoeband, died Sondsy. Mrs. BBtdnna Is survived by one son C 0 HotdtenSi Ft. Worth. Texas, ana daegbter.Mii^'J. W. Fhfaoo. WiOBton^eat, R. S: two'sfstera^ Mrs. Sallie Haater and Uia, J. L. Boger. MoqfcaviUe, R. 2 Fnnesel services were bdd at Walker Fhoetal Home at 8 o'cldtk Monday alter- noon with Rev. J. W. Vestal in charge, aad tbe body laid to rest in Wesley Chapel cemetery. Tlios. J. Graves. - *0101080 J. Graves. 78|dled at bis home In Jerosalem esriy Friday morning.^ Mr. Graves Is sarvlved by bis wi^, om dsttgbter, Mrs. R. B. Daniel, R, 4: three ilstets. Hla. FIrank Foster, Mrs. TomSoRey and Bfra. Betty Ghbatd, all of R, 4. Foo^ services were held at Liberty llmbodist cfaoreb Satorday aftemood at 8 o'doofc wlth Rev. G. W* Flak In cbnge* and tbe .body laid to rest to tbe cbuich cemetmy. Mrs AIke Wopdrufif ^18. Alice WoodmR. 78. died sttddraly Tncsday oight at b.r home, Melville Rome 3. She had been In dedfaifaig' health for some time. She was a danghter of tin late A. Bf. and Rarah Clement Bboe. . Stuvivlng are cm dattghter, Mrs*t. Kelly, Tayloreville; one son, R. M. Woodmff of tbe booie; two sisters, Mrs. Ugggie Miller and Miss Roth Booe both of Mccksvillo; five graDdcbildren; and three great* grandchildren. Pnneral services were condncted Thursday morning from tbe home St If .o'clock. Rev. W. C. Copper was In oborge and buria) followed in Rose Cemetery. Pallbearera were P. Frank Hanesr J. C. Sanford. Ksox Johostoae, Tom Ballejr Woodmff, Ton^ Tor* rentlne and Frank Sain. Itt the death of Mrs. Woodi^, docksville has lost o te of her best beloved women. She nnmbered her friends Ly .all who knew her. She lived a long and usefnl life, and her death has-bronght sadness to the entire town and community. To the bereaved family Tbe Re* cord extends sympathy in this sad boui' of bereavement. Jwses B. Peory James B. Peory, 85. died almost soddeoly at bis borne near Mocks' ville last Wednesday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock. • Funeral servicea were held at Smith Grove Methodlsi ebufch Friday ' morning a t 11 o'clock, with Rev. J. W. Vestal hidiarge. assisted by itev. B. W. Tomer, and tbjc body laid to rest fat the chnrcb cemetety. ' Bfr. P^rV' is survived by bis widow, fi ve danghtersi Mrs. J. A. Craven, Mpcksyille; Mrs. C.Sai'p; Lajuoto, Colo., Mrs. ■ Lenora Luttdgren, Los Angeles, Call. ; Miss Andre/ Peory, Wfaistcn * Salem, Miss Feg^y Penry, at borne; thiee sons,- T. B. Penry, Brwio, Teon., Raymond Peory, Hamlet: J. B. Penry, at home. ' Bio - Obituaries - 4/8/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 8,1942 Jfolns 0. Tomg JqUq8 O. YoaoKi 47* welKkoown Winstoo-Salein bu^eas man, died suddenly at his borne In that dtv Wednesday evenlog at 9:5oo'doek. Mr. Yonng is survived ^ bis wife, the former Mrs.- Bdna Stew. Oft. dangbter of Col. a^ Mrs. Tacob Stewart, of this dty, and one son Jolins. Mr. Young was a native of Roa. noke, Va,, but bad lived In Dtff. bam aiid Winston Salem for the bast ao yeara. Mrs. B. W. RolUns Mia. B, W. Rotfiosid^ ded Satnidav af- leuoon at itSO olciook' at bar home in Ojifksvlilo townihip, fbOoaiiiig a am^a of patalyala.- Surviviimam cbe husband; one son. Gtmin Roltoa.Oua. R. 1: five dradbteia, Ufa. M. E. Clasaoech. K. I; Mn. IL W. Beck and Miat Adeib LayaiOD. R. & Mia Robert Fbichesb of Cioa, and Misa Emma RutQna, of the bootm ooa bntbtf, J. W. DewecM, KootetfViUe. - ' Tim fbneral was held at Gat<m*a Baptist las Reoegpioffidatlod. and the body laid to rest ia tbeehmob cefflsteiy. Bio - Obituaries - 4/8/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 10,1942 - Page 2 Robert S. Smitherman Rites Held Saturday Finn! rites for Robert Shelly Smilhonnnn, 74, of Bast Bend, Route 1, were held At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Fri ends Church, Rev. B. C. Norman. Rev. CHaries Mutchlds lihd Kev C. A. Hovls were In choree and burial was in the church grave yard. Pallbearers were W. c. Joy- nor, Edgar Scars, Paul Polndcx- tcr. Earl Norman. Roy Williams. and J. M. Bean. ■Mr. Smitherman, a promin ent farmer of this section, wa.^ found shot to death near his* home early Thursday afternoon. Relatives said he had been hnwk-shootlng and thought the fatal wound was Inflicted accl- ilunt.ilh '.u ht attempuOd to oross A fence near which the body was found. Mrs. Hutchins 69, Succumbs \Mrs.'<Millle Stonestrect Hutch- Ins. 09, died Sunday night at 0 o'clock at the home of a daugh ter, 'Mrs. J. Wade Fulton, Wlns- ton-Satcm Route 5. She had 'been • In declining health for .sometime and her condition had been critical two weeks. ■Mrs. Hutchins was born Janu ary 0. 1873 In Davle county, a daughter of -WUburn V. and Nel lie Stonestreeti She was mar ried to William R. Hutchins Do- ccmber 12, 1804. He died July 11,1040. She spent most of her life In Davlo county, goltlg to Wlnston-Balem two years ago to make her home with her daugh ter. Surviving arc one son. Camll- lus O. Hutchins of Fort Worth. Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. J, Wade Fulton oX Winston: three grand children; two 'brothers, Charles 8. Sioncstrce'b of Oreenvllle. Texas and W. C. Stoncstreet of Fort Worth. Texas: two sisters, TRRCSSIlte 'HTmti?r-and"Mr,s.- J; L. Bogcr of iMocki^vlUe Route 2. The fiinerni was held -Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Walker- Funeral -Home. Rev. J. W. V,estal conducted the services. Burial was at Wesley Chapel. Pallbearers were Frank Stone- street. tW. -F. 'Hutchln.s. Duke Boger. J. B. Cain. Boone Stone street. Lonnle Kurfees, Wllburn Stonestrect and J. W. Wall. Bio - Obituaries - 4/10/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 10,1942 - Page 3 James Buchannon Pcnry Rites Held Friday Biichnnnon Peni'y, 83. died WcdDCJsday evening at O.'SO o'clock at his home on Mocks- vlle, Route 3. Funeral services were con ducted Friday morning * nt 11 o'clock from Smith Orove Me thodist Church with Rev. J. W. Vestal and Rev. E. W. Turner In charge. The body lay In state for 30 minutes prior to the services. Ke Is survived by five daugh ters, <Mrs. Bessie Craven, Mocks- vllle; Mrs. W. C. Sain, LaJunta, Col.; Mrs. Lenore Lundgren. Los Angeles, Calif.; Miss Aubrey Penry, 'Winston-Salem, and Miss Peggy Penry of the home: three sons, A. 0. Penry, 'Erwln, Tenn., Raymond Pcnry. Hamlet and J. B. Penry of the home. Granvilie Lcagans Passes In Cana Oranvllle E. Leagans, 12, died Thursday at midnight at his homo near Cana, The tfuncral was held Sntur day Afternoon at 3 o'clock at Eaton Baptist Church. Burial wos In the church graveyard. Surviving are <flvc sons. Fred R. Leogans of (Mocksvlllc, Paut and Joe Leagans of Raleigh, Charlie Leagans of iMocksvllle, Route 4. and Cecil Leagans of the home; -five daughters, Mrs. C. (M. Jones of ThomosvlUc, Mrs. Lester Coley of Rockwell, 'Mrs. Clyde Jarvis of Farmington, 'Mrs A. J. Newton of -Washington. D. C.. and Miss Dorothy -leagans of the home: 22 grandchildren: one great grandchild: and one brother. Sanford 'Leagans of Florida. Thomas J. Graves Succumbs Friday Thomas Jefferson Craves, 78, died eariy.Frlday morning at his home in Jcrusalem'Townshlp,-- Surviving are the widow;, one daughter, Mrs. R. E. Daniel of MocksvUle, Route 4: three sis iters, iMrs. Frank -Poster, Mrs. Tom Saifley, and Mrs. (Betty Gab- bird, all of -MocksvUle, -Route 4; and six. grandchildren. The funeral was held Satur day afternoon at S o'clock at Liberty Methodist Church. Burial was in the church graveyard. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 10,1942 - Page 4 W. F. Walker Dies In Forsyth Co* | William Frank Walker, 83, father of H. S. Walker of Mocks vlllc. died at his home on Soutlt Hawthorne Road extension In Wlnston-Salcm last Saturday afternoon. He had been in de> dining health for some time and his death was not unex pected. A prominent farmer and build ing contractor who retired sev eral years ago. he was a native of Davie county, son of William and Nanoy Ward Walker. Ite spent his early life In Davle -bub had lived near Winston for the last 15 years. He was a member of Bethel •Methodist Church In Davie. Survivors include four sons, B. P. and K. P. Walker, both of Wtnston-Salom, H. 8. Walker of MocksvUle, and W. P. Walker of Cana; three daughters, Mrs. M. A. Taylor of Farmington and 'Mrs. K. w. sinK and Mrs. Mil- drcU Purker, both of Wlnston- Salem: 17 grandchildren: and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services wore con-" ducted at 5 o'clock Sunday af ternoon at the home, Rev. J. W. Vcatal and Rev. Ruben Har- dee offleiating. Burial was in Salcm cemetery. Pallbearers were Ohal Mes- slck. H. B. May. Kail Walker, Paul Walker, and J. K. Mont gomery. Bio - Obituaries - 4/10/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 10,1942 - Page 7 Mrs. B. W. Rollins Died Saturday Mrs. B. W. Rollins. 70. died Snturday ivltcrncon ni 1:30 at licr home near Bear Creek Church. ■Mrs. Rblllns was born in iMcck- ( Icnbnra ooxiniy near Hunter vlllc January S. 1872. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dewccsc of the Romah .section. On Dee. 0,1898 she was married to Boyd W. Rollin.s and they moved to Davle county a bout 37 ycar.s ago. In early life Cdrs. Rollins was a metnber of the Rnmah Presbyterian church, Inter moving hor membership to the Ches.nut Orove Metho dist church. Surviving are the husband: one son. Olenn Rollins, of Cana. Route 1: five daughters. Mrs. M. E. Olasscock, of MncksvlUe, Route 2: Mrs. R. W. Beck and •Mrs. Arlcth Laymon. of Mocks- vllle. Route 2: Mrs. Robert Par ches. of Cnna and Miss Emma Rollins, of the-home; one bro ther. J. W. -Deweesc. of Hunters- vllle. and IS grandchildren. The funeral was held, at Eaton Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. P. A, Wright, Rev. J. W, Orler and Rev. Dal- ta.s Rencgar conducted the scrv- Icc.H. Burial wan In the church graveyard. The body lay in .state for half an hour before the fun eral. Paliboarer.s were Lewis and Bruce Beck. Clyde and Tom Otascock. Mar.shnll Bowles and Brooks Johnson. Flower bear crs were Pcarlinc Beck. Jane. Dorothy and Nancy Qlascuck. Joe Donald and Mary K. La.vmon. Nellie Mao Beck. Mary Morrison. Luclle Rcavls. Vashtl Furcho.s. Harold Rollins. Martha Bow'??. Mrs. Hutchins, 79, Dies At Home •Mrs. Millie Matilda Hiilchlns. 70, wife of Sandy B. Hutchins. died lost Wednesday night at her .home near Boonvllle after -an Illness of four weeks, 'surviving are 'the husband: one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Brooks, of Etkln; two step-sons, Herman Hutchins. of Boonvllle, and Clove Hutchins, of Yad- klnylllc: and three step-daugh ters, Mrs Jim Brown. Mrs. Jesse Bovcndor, and Miss Ha Hutch- cns, all of Boonvllle. The funeral was held Friday morning at '1 o'clock at Picas ant Hill Baptist Church. Rev. David Day and Rev. Rich Day conducted the services. Burial was In tho ehureh gravoyard. Mrs. Minnie Wishon Dies At Wyo Home i (Mrs. Minnie 'Wishon, 66. died iat 1:30 o'clock last Wednesday {afternoon at her homo near Wyo after a long Illness. She was a member of Wyo Metho dist Church and had spent her entire life In this community. Her husband, Joe Wishon. died 21 years ago. Surviving arc two sons, Wesley and Roy Wishon. Cana. Route 1; three daughters, Mrs. Leona Oroce. Cana. Route 1; Mrs 'Prosle Brown. -Elkln: and Miss Muntora Wishon of Cana. Route 1: two sisters, (Mrs. Elnttna X-ash. Cana. Route 1, and Mrs. Bell Wishon of Thomasville. Funeral services were held ■Friday morning at 11 o'clock from Wyo Methodist Church. •Rev. J. W. Vestal, pastor, was In chorge and iburlal followed In tlie church cemetery. Death Claims J. I. Todd, 8S J. I. Todd, 85, died at his home near Deep Creek Baptist Church last Wednesday, follow ing a lengthy period of bad health, which was critical for two weeks. He was known to his friends as "Shug" Todd, and had spent his entire life in the Deep Creek section. He was a retired farmer. die had been a member of Deep Creek Church (or over 50 years. and always took an active -part In church work until his health failed. He was married to 'Miss Amanda Shore, who died In 1928. Surviving arc six daughters, Mrs. A. F. Gough, Mrs. C. E. Oroce. (Mrs. W. N. Comer and Mrs. N. A. Myers, all of Yadkln. vllle. Route 2: Mrs. Charlie L. Lynch and Mrs. Leslie Dicker son. of Wlnston-Snloni: three brothers. Anderson. Crawford and C. H. Todd. all Yadklnvllle, Route 2: 32 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Deep Creek church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the 'pastor. Rev. J. G. Allgood In charge. Burial followed 111 llie church grave yard. Bio - Obituaries - 4/10/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 10,1942 - Page 7 Mrs. Tilda White Dies at Crutchfield (Mrs. Tilda White, 67. widow of W. H. WlUte, died at her homo Ab Crutchfield latu 9atur- day night aflcr 'a three>wcek illness. .Her husband died three years ago. — iMrs. White is survived by two sons, Ooman White, of Crutch, field; Sdgar White, olHeweastle, Ind.; one daughter, iMrs. Frank Brown, Boonville; and one sis ter, Mrs, George Gvans, of Ashe- boro. Funeral services were conduct, ed from Falrview Baptist church •Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. T. S. Draughn in charge. 'Burial followed in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 4/10/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 15,1942 Hn. E L McCoDob Iffs. Stinh Bllzabetfa UeCaUob, of ModcBvlllc, Ronte^ai died at ber bone near Oak Grove laat Toeeday morning at 3740 o*clodc.' 8be had been in decllniog health for a y^r and her eondiilon had been eritleal for the patft few weeks.' She was bom in Davie cmmty April 9, 190a, a danghttt, of Hr. and Hra, Tah WilUama, She was married to Mr. McCoUob on Octo- ber 91, iprj. and the? had make their home for a nonberof yeamlo Wiostoo Satev, where Mr. MeCni. lota was a oontractor. Ayear and a half ago tbev moved to the pfeaent home near Modrnvllle. ... Blie. UcCuUoh was a ntembdr of Oak Grove Mcthodkt Cbttcch. Sof^vors iodnde the husband: five sons; Lester 6 i 'Carl Lee^ and' Loonie ^7 ICeC-dtoh, all of BaL rimore, Md.; Hal Thomas MoCol- loh; of Fort. Moot, N. and dtr. ence Irvlo McCnUob, of the home; the mother, Mrs. R. L. Willlaiiis; one 0 brother, Roy Williams; of HoeksvUIe, Route 9. . Faseral services were held Thuiik dav at 3 o^clock at Oak Grove Methodist Cbureh, with the Rev. G.^W. Fink in- d»r e, and the twdy laid to .teat la the cbureh cemetery. Jos^ P. Smidi • Josopb nofcuey Stulth. 70, tfod niday at the bouM of his hiotber. W, L. Siuith oolCA Funeral services were held Sautrday fflomlnd ot II oVfeck at Bear Ciaek Bap- tist (%aipb» wfrii Rev J. H. Gioce dmdeo* (Ind the servkes, and Che body |aU to rest In the tAuieb oomeierv. Survivioir ate two siaceia. Iliu. N. K. Stanley-end Mrs. D; A. Lowery*. aod 009 biotbe^ W. L. Smftb. fill of R. A Bio - Obituaries - 4/15/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 17,1942 - Page 1 ARMinE SHEEK PASSES HERE George AmiUc Sheek. 3G, well Known native of Moclcivlllc. died suddenly of a heart attack last Tuesday altcrnoon at 4:30 n'elnck Ort the home of a Aister, iMrs. W. O. McClamrock. here. Son of the late Qcorgc W. Sheek and Mrs. Camilla Kim. broiigh Sheek. he Is survived by his mother, who lives here, and the following brothers and sis ters: Albert K. (Son) and Jack F. Sheek, both of Portsmouth, Va.: Mrs. McClamrock, Mrs. A U. James. Mrs. C. B. James and Miss Duke Sheek, all of MbckS' ville. The funeral was held yester day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Smith Grove Methodist church. Interment was in the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 17,1942 - Page 3 Joseph P. Smith Rites Are Held Joseph Plnkncy Smith. 70, died Friday at the home of a brother, W. L. Smith, Mocksvlllc, Route 2. The funeral was held Satur. day morning at 11 o'clock at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Rev. J. H. Grocc conducted the services. Burial was in ihe church graveyard. Surviving arc two sisters. Mrs. M. K. Stanley and (Mrs. D. A. Lowery and one brother. W. L Smith, all of Mucksvlllv, Route 2. Bio - Obituaries - 4/17/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 17,1942 - Page 7 FUNERALHELDFOR MRS. PATTERSON Mrs. 'Martlva Elizabeth Pat terson. 77, known as "Aunt Mat" died Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of a daughter. Mrs. R. Baldwin Horn of East Bend. Mrs. Patterson wna n doushtcr of the late A. P. and Sallle SmI herman. She was maiTled to John Thomas Patterson. April 39. 1880. He died In December, 1927. Surviving are two daughters. Mrs. R. Baldwin Horn of East Dcnd and Mrs. W. C. Prconcll of Pilot Mountain: one son. Carl A. Pattoraon of High Point; two sisters. (Mrs. Sarah Polndcxter of East Bend and >Mrs. Fannle BInkley of Wlnston-Salcm; and one brother, J, A. Smltherman of East Bend. The funeral was held Satur day afternoon at 2 o'clock at East Bend Friends Church. Rev. C. H. Hutchens conducted the services. Burial was In the church graveyard. Pallbcorcrs were J. F. Wall. T. D. Smltherman. Garlic Smith crman, Byron Horn. Azarbh Horn and Rufus Smltherman. Armanda Lyons •Mrs. Armanda Lyons, 74. died at home on route 2. last Wed nesday ntornlng nt 0 o'clock. She had been In declining health for three weeks. Mrs. Lyons waa a member of Cedar Creek Bap tist church. Survivors included three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Pearl Brock, Cana, route 1, Mrs. Mary Blnckwell and Mrs. Luckie Howell of route 2; Duke Lyons of Conn., Plate Lyons of Wash ington. D. C.: one broUier, Nel son MoMalan of Frn'mlngton. Funeral services were held fTl- day afternoon at 2 p. m. with Rev. Oarfleld Johnson In charge. Bio - Obituaries - 4/17/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, April 22,1942 * llios.'J. Gram Uii. Thos. J. Graved 79, dl^ af tbe lioae.ofberdaatfhter. MiS,S. E Oftolelt. at EpbSstta, .Thuttdar. foUowlog a aHoke ofpsrolrda. Eoneml sendees were beM at LQieitF Metbodlst chureb FUdaF aftesoooD at 4 octodk, with G.' W. 'BfcDaaid la cbaitfa. aod the body laid to rest in tho oboteh cemetery. *1 Mrs. Gcavea is sonred by ooe daagbter,. Mn. R. E. Daniels, and naay rsiatlfee and friends. HerbnriiaQd passed , away Apiit 17tb. George Armette Sieek George Annette Sbedc, gS, wdU known Mocksville dtiaeo, diedaad- deoly last Tuesday aftenoon at 4:5a.o*clock, at the bonne, of bis iris, tei, Mcb. W. O.: HcClamrodi, on Avon street, Mr, Sbeek bad. gone to Bphcsns to work Tuesday som. tog, but feeliog dck, he tetnrncd to town abont 4 o*do^ and after getting some medidoe be brant to che b<^e of bis sister, where be snffeied a heart attadc. Mr. Sbeek is snrvived by bis mother, Mrs. George W* Sbe^, of tbis dty; two bibtb^, A. K. and lack Sbeek, of Portsmontb, Vtu; ionr sisters, Mrs. W. O. McClam- foeb Mrs. A U. James, Mrs G. B. James, and Miss Dnlra Sbeek, all of Melville. Pttoenl sarvloM wore held . at Smith Gfo^ Methodist cbnrcb at 3 'ddo^ Tbnrtdav afternoon; with Rev. Robert M. Hardtra in diarger assisted by Rev. W. C. Cooper, and ibe body laid to rest in the dmrOb cetneteiy. Mr. Sbeek was boirn in thto dty and spent practically all of bis life in the old home town. He was one of The Record's first offioe/'devib" but deddcd that ho bad ratber be a barber. He fdldwedthe tonsoral badness lor more , than 35 years. For the past few yeam be bad en gaged in other work. Be- was on excdient artist- and - palntier. A nnmber'of .bis lendseape pdntlngp have attracted modi attention. * Mr. Sbeek bad many {riei^ in Che town aod oottoty, and his sod- dsB death was a shoSk Co the town and oommtmity. To tho bereaved mother, brothers and slstmr^ The Record extmids-deep sympathy ii\ this sad facfeavemeot Bio - Obituaries - 4/22/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, April 24,1942 - Page 6 Mrs. Thomas J. Graves Riles Held Friday Mrs. Thom.-is J. Graivc,s. 70. died Thursda.v morning nt lior homo In Jcnisalcm township. Her husband died ATirll 3. Tho funeral was held FYlday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Liberty Methodist Church. G. W. Mc- Danlel conducted t^e services. Burlol was In the church grave yard. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. R. E. Daniel of Mocksvllle. Route 4; five grandchildren and one great-grandciilld. Bio - Obituaries - 4/24/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 1,1942 - Page 4 Mrs. S. D. Stout LOSES MOTHER Mrs. Jim Kelly was called to Dcnton Friday afternoon on ac count of .the sudden serious Ill ness of her mother. Mrs. S. D. Stout. Mrs. scout passed away botaro Mrs. Kelly reached homo. The funeral was held Sunday mornlne from the Mothodlot church In Denton. Other sur vivors besides her husband and Mrs. Kelly Include Mrs. Dotan Snider of Greensboro, S. D. Stout Jr. at home. W. Everette Stout of Wallace and Buren Stout of Lllltneton. Hcllai'd Ritos -Held-^iesday- Thc funeral lur Glenn Smith Hcllard. 25, of Hancs, who was fatally Injured In an automobile- motorcycle collision on the High Point road Sunday night were hold Tuesday afternoon nt Tur. rcntlno Baptist Church. Monnwhip. tho cnndlLlou nf Miss Puurl Jackson, of S07 Waughlown street, Winston Salcm. who was riding the mol< orcyclo with Hcllard, was re ported Improved at City Hospl tal, Wlnston-Salcm. She lost her her left leg below the knee and suffered fractures of the left ni'in. Hospital attaches said her con ditlon was better Monday night, although she lost a great deal of blood and was still weakened. Arthur J. Taylor. 30. of 204S Craig street, Winston-Salem, charged by the state highway patrol with being the driver of the car which collided with the motorcycle, gave $2,700 bond Monday and will face charges of manslaughter and operating an automobile while Intoxicat ed. Hellard was a son of Joe W. and Emma Smith Hellard of Dnvlc county. He had reidded at Kanes (or several years and was connected with the P. H. Hancs Knitting Company. He wa.s married to the former Miss Ruth Lakey. Surviving are the widow; tho parci\ts: and four brothers, W. D. Hctlnrd of Kannapolls; C S. and Ruben Hcllard of Mocks- vlUe, route 4, and Floyd Hellard of Hancs. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. W. Turner. Burial was In the church graveyard. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 1,1942 - Page 6 DEATH CUIMS M. F. CARTER ■Miles Fred Carter, 82, native jiL-Yadkln-jeounty. died Sunday night at the home of a son, Marvin Carter, 407 Henry street, Danville, Va. He had been 111 for several weeks, ■Mr. Carter was bom In Yad- kin county. He spent his boy hood In the county and hod made his htune at Danville for the past 20 years. He was mar ried to Roda Caroline Chappel. Surviving are three sons, Miles •P. Carter of Wlnston-Salem; T. 'Walter Carter of MocksvUle, and Manvin Carter of Danville; two sisters, Mas. Thomas Marshall of ■Danville, and Mrs. George Ire land of Union Grove; is grand- children -and 10 great-grand children. I The funeral was held at Cen ter Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burlnl was In the' church graveyard. Bio - Obituaries - 5/1/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 1,1942 - Page 7 Exie Dulin rliw for Mr.s. Exle DiiMu. 3K. wore hold Tuo.iday ovi'iilny 3 |). 111. nt the A. M. B. Zlon church with Hov, S. J. Burke In charge, survivors nrc the husband. Ernest DuUn; ino. ihor. iMrs. Mnry Booc: one dau ghter. M1S.S Lcathla Ellis of Washington. D. C,; one sister. ■Mrs. Ada Cooper of Wlnston- Snlem; and one brother. Edward Booc of Walnut Cove.Intcrinciu was in the churvh graveyard. Bio - Obituaries - 5/1/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 6,1942 F. P. Cash Pas^ pQiiwal smiees fte Finacis Paul Gaali* 60. ot Wiii8tan*S8lem. me helii Satoiday aftcnuKHiat 3 o*cio^ at Saddi Gmve Methodic with intenawtf in die ehnisti 6iave?aid. Rev. W. M. Smith and Rmr. X W. Vea- tal flffldaied. Seas aodsons^ia^isw were paSbeafMB. Mr. Caah. til dnee last Joly and In a critical condition for the post two weeks, died at a Wiii8hni*Sdeffl hosidtal Friday oiofDlBg at 1:IS. He was a native <tf Da- vie eotmty. boin January 1,1862, a aon of Dr. Leon H. and Sally Holman Cash. He lived at Smith Grove until be moved to Wioston-Saleni to tOlO. Mr. Cash was a member of Smith Grove Methodist <%tttch and of the I. 0. 0. Fh and HaBMiieftateiDltiea. Sarvfvmi loclvde the vdfs; the fanner MisaLona JanaCioitse: four sods. Hngb Pn A. B. and B. L. Gash, Winston-Saiem, and fkink B, Gaah. of MmgaAton; tfm daogbteta, Hia. G. 0. BfanbalL of Ihas- too. Va4 Mra. Atoatander BodilPiia and Mrs R. A. Jaeksmi, of WinatOMalein; one brothei; Thomas H. Gash, unofiCon-Salem; tWff aietesa, Mia. P. A. Naytm. of Smith and MisaSalBa Ca^ Mmgaatoo.. Mn fitgeae Owbgs John Eugene Owinds. 64, enperiotead- entofthe state highway piisoa camp on R. I. died snddenly at hia home In West BIbefcsvllle Satmday afcemooo at IMS o'idock. following a heart ottaek. BIr. Owings hsd been In charge of the oampfer.seveiai years, and was one of the ooonty'a best known citiaens. He was a son of John Albert and Mary Tomlinson Owings. Snrvivins are the widow, the foimer Miss Jane QIaasooek: <me son. Jamea L* Owings, of MoeksvfH^ two. grandchildien. and one brother, G.H. P. Owings, of Ire- dell cednty. Fhneral emvlcea were held Stmday af- lesnooD at 6:80 o*dook at llames Gross- roads Baptist Chnnh, with Revs. E. W. Thmer and Lewrooce Biadlev in charge, and the body laid to rest in the ehorcb oemeteiy. The tnudreds df frienda who assembled to pay their last tiibnteof nspeet, togeth er wl^ Ihe^ihapy beaotlAil tiibacee, attest the high esteem in wblc^Mn Ow ii^ was held. To the bereaved fsfflUv The Reooid extends eympalby in this end* den and ^eat beroayefnent. Bio - Obituaries - 5/6/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 8,1942 - Pages 1 and 8 JOHN E. OWINGS DIES SUDDENLY John Eugene Owings. <54. sup cnintendcni of the Davle State Prison Camp near here, died suddenly last Saturday after noon following a short illness. Mr. Owings had been in charge of the camp for sometime and was one of Mocksville and Davle County's best known citizens. He was born In Iredcll county on April 28. 1878. son o7 James Albert and Mary Tomlinson' Owings. He married the former Jane L. Glascock on March 20, 1902. They lived in Xredell until 1911. They had been residents of Davle county and Mocksville since then. He is survived by his widow;' one son. James L. Owings of! Mocksville. two grandchildren, Anne and Linda Owings. A dau ghter died in infancy. One bro ther. H. F. Owings of Iredeli county, also survives, as well as a number of neices and nep hews. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. with a short service at the home and the funeral service at Ijames Cross Roads Baptist church. Services were conducted hy the pastor. (Continued on page eight) MORE ABOUT Owings Rev. L. V. Bradley, assisted by Rev. E. W. Turner of Mocksville. Special music was rendered by Miss LouKse Stroud and a trio composed of C. H. Tomlinson. R. B. Sanford and Z. N. Anderson, with Miss Alice Holton as pian ist. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were L. R. Tut- terow, E. E. Murphy. Burton Beats. L. M. Dwtggins. J. E. Tot- terow and O. N. Ward. The many and beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which he was held. They were MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 8,1942 - Page 6 ,J. F. Gartner Mrs. Rupard Died Monday Mrs. Hampton Rupard. 91. died Monday afternoon at the homo of a son. L. A. Rupard, Cana. Route 1. Surviving are four sons. L. A." Rupard of Cana. Route 1; Wins ton, D. D. and Woody Ru pard of Iredcll county, and two daughters. Mrs. Will Mlllsaps and Mrs. Leona Lunger of Ire dcll county. The funeral was held Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock at Prospect Baptist Church. Rev. Orady D. White conducted the services. Burial was in the church graveyard. Died Monday James Franklin Cartner, 79, retired farmer and well known citizen of Davle county, died Monday at his home In Calahaln township following a heart at tack. A native of Davle, he had spent his entire life in the com munity where he died. Surviving arc his widow, the former Miss Sarah Emma Dwig- glns, a daughter of Mrs. B. C. Kcavts of Henderson: two sons, a. W. and Fred E. Cartner, both of Davic county; one brot'hcr, A. A. Cartner of Iredcll coun ty. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from Salem Methodist Church. Bio - Obituaries - 5/8/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 13,1942 James F. Cartner James F. Gartner, 80, died at his borne near Sappa, fiionday mom faif! May 4tli, at 9:30 o*do^. foU towing a long illness of heart tron ble. Mr. Caxtaer liad spent his entire Ufa In Diat5^ cotuity, ahd was one the county's bat known and most pcogrodve fanuets. Hia death has brought sadness to the en tire community In which he lived 80 long. Funeral servloes wiere hdd at Satem Methodist chureli last Tues day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, with bis'pastor, Rev. O. W. Pink con ducting the services, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. A large conooncse of fiiends and neighbors were present to pay tbeir last respects. Mr. Gartner will be missed, n<M only in the home, the; choicb, but the entire commjttnlty- Sttrviving Mr. Gartner are his wtdow, two sons, Grady and Pied Caituer. of near Kappa;one^ogh ter, Mrs. Burl^.Reavis, of Hender son,, and one brother A. A..Cartner, neat River Hill. To the bereaved famllv The Rb- oofdeactends'sympatbyin this hour of sadness; A good man has bemi called to his reward. ^ Bio - Obituaries - 5/13/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 15, 1942 - Page 1 Mrs. Gobble Dies At Fork Mrs. W. L. Gobble, 56, died at her home at Fork at noon last Tuesday following a brief ill ness. , Daughter of Charlie and Sarah Snider Shoal, she is survived by her husband and the following daughter and sons: Mrs. Lester Beauchamp, Davie; H. L. and John Gobble of Fork. George of Davidson county. Lon- nlc and Boyd of Virginia. The following sisters and bro thers also suiwive: Mrs. Aldcn Black, Mrs. Roy Phillips. Mrs. Josic Walscr, Mrs. Eliza Ferry man, Mrs. Emily Essex, all of Davidson county: Mrs. Bob Mar .tin and Mrs. Jacob Phillips of Virginia; Frederick and Cletus Shoaf of Davidson county. Eight grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, followed by a serv ice at Fulton Methodist church, conducted by Rev. P. L. Smith. Interment was in the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 15,1942 - Page 7 Rastus Woodruff Funeral services for Rastus Woodruff. 37. were held Sunday at the Second Presbyterian church with Rev. Clark of Wins- ton-Saiem and Rev. R. L. Mossey In charge. Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Rena Woodruff, two sisters. Mrs. Hattle Curoton and Mrs. Myrtlo Anderson of Wlnston-Salcm, two brothers. Sanford Woodruff of Wlnston-Salem and J. A. Woodruff of this city. Inter ment was in the church ceme tery. Bio - Obituaries - 5/15/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 20,1942 Mrs. % L Gobble Mrs, W. L. Cobble died Titee* day at ber home in the Pork com* fntinity. She ia survived fay her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lester Beau- champ, of Davie colmty; five sons, H. L. and John Gobble, of Fork; George Gobble, of Davidson conn* ty; Loooie and Boyd, of Virginia; seven siatera, Mrs, Alden Black, Mrs. Roy Phillips, Mrs. Josie Wal- ser, Mrs. BlUa PeirymaD, Mrs. Emily Essex, of Davidson oohnty; Mrs Bob Martin and Mrs. Jacob PbiUips, of Virginia; two brothers, Frederick and Clettss Shoaf; and cigbt grandchildren. The fttQcral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 and at Pnlton Methodist Church at 3 o'clock with Rev. P L. Smith officiating. Robert Qeaiy KUh Self Corporal Robert 8. Cleary, 27, shot himself to death at the home of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cleary, eight miles north of Mocks- yille about 11:30 Saturday mom- ing. His family were unable to explain bis action. ^ Corp. Cleary bad been in the army for the past 16 months, and was stationed at Ft Jaekson. He bad been'at home only about two hours when the shot was heard, it is said He was found in the yard with a shotgun blast fir^ into his heart, candng instant death. Cleary had visited with his par* ents on a week's leave rec^tly re- taming to camp about the middle of last week, it Is said. Survivors include the 'pamnts; two brothers, Herbert and Clyde Cleary, R. 1: one sister, Mrs. Ma- fflie White, R. 3. Funeral services were held Stm- day afternoon at 4 o'doCk, at the Ijames X Roads Baptist Church, with Rev. A. d Chaffinoffidating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 5/20/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 22,1942 - Page 8 Corporal Cleary Kills Himself Corporal Robert Smith Cleary, 27. killed himself with a 12- gungc shotgun last Saturday morning about 11 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mr.s. J. F. Cleary on route 1. A lorked stick was used to pull the trigger, the shot entering Ma heart. Death was Instan taneous. Relatlve.s and friends were unable to explain his action. Stationed at Ft. Jackson for the last 10 months, he had been at home only two hours when the shot was heard. He visited his parent.s recently on a week's leave, returning to camp about a week before the tragedy. Survlvor.s Include the parents: two brothers. Herbert and Clyde, route 1; a sister, Mrs. Mamie White of outc 2. The funeral was held at IJames Cross Roads Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Colum bus Chiiffin officiating. Inter ment was In the church ceme tery. Bio - Obituaries - 5/22/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, May 27,1942 Wn. &uaD Kdue lfn.S(aaa Jones Bidds, 79« one of firnnliii^ cownaMp'a best taiowB toid BHMlbdoved waaen. (Bed eoddeslf at ber hodnsittear Fannlsigon at llaSOo*dock Thtnoday nigbt. Mn. Rtebls liad teea in ber nsoal health ootil stricken wUb a beait atlaek. Ftmeral aervtees were fadd at Ettai's Baptiet drarch Satttrdsy afternoon at 3 o'clodt, edthBev. DallaeReaegarlacgiaige as^^by Revs. James Gtocs and E. W« Ibmor, QQd cbe bo(^ laid to leet In the chnreb oevetenr. MO ifflmediate relatives Barvlvoi Bin. Ridds was a sister <a the atoJolm Jones of Kodtsvl^, and W. F, Jew of Spokane, Wssbiajiion. Intbedeatliof Bln.Rlcliie.tbe ooanty basiostidlts beet women, a Goistian lai^, a cood n^bbor and one the Lord's good servants who went about doing good. Sbs wiQ be sadly missed in tbecommottity wbste ebe spmt a long and nsefOl Bfa. SamiMl P. Smder Samoel Poier Soidar, died at bis honte ia Roman conaty, after a long jllnom. • : ^ .','Mr. Snider was married three times. Of bis first maij^ge to Miss James, of- Daivie connty, twb danghteis and two sons survive. They are Mrs, Vera iniler and Bfrs* lla McBilde, of Salisbury; Rnftts and Calvin Snider, of Kan* napoHs,. . His second ntarriaiEe was to Miss Matrona Walker, of Davte connly, and of this tnaniage two dangbtera and.a iron sorviye; Mrs. loype Bagle, of Salisbnry; lira. Betty Be^, of Cleveland, Route t, and Lewb Snider^ of Spenoer. His third tnarriago.was to Mrs. Ida HcBride, of Davfdabn^nnCy, who. snrvivra with two sons, and two danghteis^ Mn. Reld. Foster, of Cleveland; Davfd Solder, of Coolee- mee;. William Snider,\ .bf .Salisbury; and Mtb. Smoot Cnftper,'- of Dai^ oonnty. Fnner8|;iagf|^|qfs'^fe held Frf. day from Center and bitrial foliowi^'fb'il^'MfimHceomtet^^ . Bio - Obituaries — 5/27/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 29,1942 - Page 1 R. O. BAYLISS DIES R. D. Bayliss*. who was form erly associated with the Hanes Chair St Novelty Co. here, died last Monday, according to word received here. The funeral was held at his home In Athens, Tcnn. on Tuesday. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, May 29,1942 - Page 5 Mrs, Susan Richie Passed Thursday Mrs. Susan Jones RIcliic. 75, died suddenly last Thursday night at her home on route 2. She was the widow of Charlie Richie and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Jones. The funeral was held Satur- du.v ul Eaton's Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Dallas Rene- gar and as.sl8ted by Rev. E. W. Turner and Rev. James Oroce. Interment was In the church cemetery. Survivors include nclces and nephews. Bio - Obituaries - 5/29/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, June 3,1942 Mrs. Hiram Grantham Roliert B. Salirto Robot B. SaMet, 72, weO-ftiMiWD fonn- cc of Sontfa Oalahate, died at Us liome Tbonday, followiod an eiteoded Clsan. tfr*StMotla otirvived by bla widbir. •ti dto^ten, two oo&aaiidtliNO toottms, todetber with laaoy niatlveo aad Mendo. FUoeial oeivloei weie held at Soeloty Ba|itistCharDli,Qf wUdibe waaa neia- ber. Satsrday inoioind at II o'docfc. and the tody laid to mt In the chaich ceme* teiy* Bfr. SaMO opeat hie entiie Bfe loDavIe coonty. and hie death has hioa^ oad* oesa to the entlfe ooomnnlty in whhdi he OyedfioreoJiiaiiy yeaia Tothebeieayed fsmUy The Reooid lolne a host of ftleods in eiteafiog sympathy in diis boor of be* reavement* Former Davie Lady Paues Mrs. miatD Grantbttoi, a leotdent of UoCksvIIle eoiiie 48 veais ado. died at her home at Red Spring on May 27ih. She was a dsoghter of the IsteC^pt and Uia. 'Frank R. Brown, who moyed ffoa Mocks* elQe to Sallshory many feats ago. Mrs. Grantham was IMee Bmma Blown befoee msifiage, and Bved wRh her paienta in the hmtse now owned bf Mrs. J. B. John- etone. Hm father baUt the Red Front Stoie. and opereted It for ten or twelve years. The bttlldlnd is now owned by Mm. W. L. Gall, and eccnpled by J. Ftank Roadriz. Bio - Obituaries - 6/3/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 5,1942 - Page 1 Mrs. Hiram Grantham REMEMBERED HERE Mrs. Hiram Grantham. who died at her home In Red Springs last week, is well remembered here as a resident many years ago. Ernie Hunt recalls that her father. Capt. Frank Brown, built the present Call building where he operated a store known as the Red Front and also built the present home of Mrs. J. B, John- stone. Mrs. Grantham was the former Miss Emma Brown. The family moved to Salisbury from here. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 5,1942 - Pages 1 and 4 TRAIN KILLS WARNER FRYE Warner Prince Frye. 43. of Cornatser was killed by a freight train lost Monday night about 0 o'clock at the Bbcby crossing. An outdoor movie was in pro gress near the scene of the ac cident which was seen by many observers. Witnesses were quot ed by Sheriff Bowden as saying that Frye was Isrlng beside the tracks with his hands behind his head said had apparently fallen asleep. As the train ap proached his head was hit by the cowcatcher of the engine as he raised himself and he died on the way to the hospitol from (Continued on page four) MORE ABOUT Warner Frye the head injury. While reels were being chang ed at the movie, an announcer flashed a light around the gath ering and on Frye. shouting that the train was coming and that there was a man on the tracks, it was'istatcd. A native of this county and n well known carpenter, he is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Gladys Bennett; a brother. Floyd Frye; two half brothers. Ross and W. A. Cornatzer. all of Blxby. The funeral was held Wednes day morning at Ho Creek Prim itive Baptist church, conducted by Elders J. A. Fagg and Fletcher Moore. Interment was in the church graveyard. Bio - Obituaries - 6/5/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, June 10,1942 Warnei P. Fry Pasera] services for Warner P. Fnr* 43» who lost bis life when Istracfc by a freight train at pizby on Monday light of last weel^ was held at No Creek Baptist churdi Wednesday morning at xi o'clock, and the body laid to rest in the cfanrch cemetery. Hr. Pry is snrvived by his widow, one brother, and twb~half brothers. Kitted la Anto Wreck Mrs. Sarah QiiflSo CaMwdL 40, diedwIf SBnd«iy atoning In an Elfcto bonttal. fottowlog an aoioaobUe which occmred thieo nllet weic of Etklii. MmCaUweUwaaa hadfe of JMST vftte. a of the lato lie* and lps> E. L» and moved .to WInstooiSnl am whfit a yoong itbL SuielfUig la ono fon and a brother.Fnnenlieivioea-wemheM at Vogkr^s fimend hfline. Wtotoo^alMuMoi^nf. at tt odoch, and the body laid to reat to Oah Grove cemetery. Bio — Obituaries — 6/10/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 12,1942 - Page 1 Sarah G. Caldwell KILLED Mrs. Sarah Q. CaJdwcll, 40, native ol MocksvlUe and daugh ter of Edgor L. and Emma Sain Griffin, was killed In an auto- inublle accident 3 miles north ol Blkin last Sunday morning. She had lived In Winston since a girl and was senior staff mem ber and membership supervisor of the WInston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. The funeral was held Tuesday in Winston and Interment was in the Oak Grove Methodist cemetery in this coun ty. The Oaldwell car was stat ed to have been struck by a hit- and-run driver. Bio - Obituaries — 6/12/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 19,1942 - Page 1 Dies At 106 1^^ NOAil >1. BROCK NOAH M. BROCK PASSES AT 106 Noah Monroe Brock, native of Farinlnylon and by far one of ' the oldest persons known any where, died at his home near • Darlington, Indiana, on June 10 after a 10-day Illness. On Au- ' gust 14, 1942 he would have > reached his I06th birthday. Son of Frances Chaffln Brock ^ and William Brltton Brock who lived near Farmlngton, he Is * survived by one daughter, Mrs. < Edith Brock, who, with three < grandchildren, lived with him near Darlington. He is the uncle n of* Mrs; George Sheek; Mrs. Rena Sheek, Mrs. A. M. - Klmbrough, all of Mocksvllle. and Mrs. D. K. Furchcs of near Farmlngton. ' Mr. Brock fought with the 10th ' Virginia cavalry under Lee ' during the Civil war and the ^ centenarian was the last sur viving Confederate 'veteran In western Indiana. Without ask- [ Ing, he was placed on the pen sion rolls of this slate last year, following a bill by Repre sentative Moore of this county. During the Reconstruction period Mr. Brock moved to the ^ Darlington neighborhood where he became one of the most es- ^ teemed citizens of that section. '' His wife died in 1935 at the age ® of 89. Always robust, he maintained a great Interest in life to the end. When past 100 he read newspapers without glasses and had his first teeth extracted on his tooth birthday. Several years ago he declared he would "live a long time" if had not taken up the habit tof chewing tobacco many, many yeors be fore. Bio - Obituaries - 6/19/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 19,1942 - Page 2 Services Held For Mrs. Burton Funeral services (or Mrs. Anna Parker Burton. 81, widow I}' Squire J. C. Burton, were '.onduclod from BoonvUle Meth- iicU.st Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. "The Rev. \V. J. I Huneycutt and the Rev. Paul [Fcrsylho wore in charge, i Pa'.'.be.arevs were Oscar Ficin- I ir.tf. CliUcrl Parduo. Dolph Bron- 'die. Ernest Hurt and Herbert 1 / Irini'.'.g. j Mrs. Burton died at the home ' of iier daughter. Mrs. P. E. Hurt, jln Boonvliic. Survivors include I two sons, Oscar Burton of Ker* inersvliic and P. A. Burton of I Greensboro; two daughters. Mrs. Houston Jones and Mrs. Hurt, both of Boonvlile; one brother, the Rev. P. E. Parker of Thom- a.svUie; one sister. Miss Mary Parker of Julian; eight grand children and one great-grand- c'nlid. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 19,1942 - Page 7 Cora Clement Meroney Mrs. Cora Clement Meroney. 08, died at her home In Oak Grove Sunday night following a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Oak Grove church conducted by Rev. 8. J. Burke. Interment was at Maine cemetery.- Survivors Include her Itusband, Henry Meroney and one son, Eugene Clement ut iiome. Bio - Obituaries - 6/19/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 19,1942 - Page 8 James Biirges Rites Today James Martin Surges, 76, died Wednesday night at the home of A. B. Bowles near Oak Grove Methodist church where he liv ed. The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at the Oak Grove church, conducted by Key. O. W. Fink and assisted by Rev, R. M. Hardee. inter ment will be in the church cemetery. There are no immediate sur vivors. Bio - Obituaries - 6/19/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, June 24,1942 [Oldest Ssbscriber Dead NOAH M. BROCK It was with profound sorrow that we learned a few days ago of the death of Noah M. Brock, who died at his home z»ar DailiDgton, Ind., on Jun- lotb, fonowlng an illness of teo days. Mr. Brock was a native of Darte I county, and was born near Farnr- I IngtoD. He left this county sooo I after the Civil war. and located in Indiana. He was a Confederate Veteran, and served in the South ern army during the dark days of the sixties. Despite bis extreme age he enjoyed good health nntil bis last illness. Had he lived un til Aug. 14th, he would have been X06 years of age. He had been a subscriber lo The Record for forty years, ond always enjoyed reading bis old borne county paper. Only a few weeks ago we received a let* ter from hlni|coataiaing a cheek for bis subscription, and his signature . was very plain and legible. Mr. Brock was an oscle ol Mes I dames G* W, and J. L. Sbcek, of I : this city, Mrs. D. K. Fniches, of j Parmtngton, and Alex. M. Kluj. I • brougb, of this dty. Surviving Mr. Brock Is a daugh- ter-itt.law, Mrs. Edith Brock, and three grandchildrea, of Darlington. This aged patriarch bas fought a good fight, be has finished his pil* grimage ou earth, and crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the liecs. James M. Barges James M. Surges, 76, died at the home of A. B. Bowles in tbc^Dak Grove church community on Wed oesdey night. Funeral services were held Fri day morning at 11 o'clock from Oak Grove Metbcdist Cbnrch with Rev. G. W. Fink and Rev. R. M. Hardee in charge. Mr. Burgea has no immediate survivors. Bio - Obituaries - 6/24/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 26,1942 - Page 1 Dr. "Bob" Hauscr Dies- in Nebraska News has been received here of the death of Dr. Byron B. Hatiscr. former Yadkin county man who has been Uving Hooper. Nebraska, for many years. Dr. Hausor dlocl June 13. at the age of 70. He had been In poor health since the ; amputation of a leg about a year ago. He was burled in Hooper with hU wife, the form-.j cr Miss Rosa Vestal, daughter !| of the late Nathan and Narcissi,| Vc-ttal and sister to S. W. Ve.stnl.' who died about eight years ago. He is survived by three sons.,! Terrell. Herbert and George'; Hausor, ail of Nebraska. I I Dr. Hauscr vvo.s the son oi;! the laic T. C. and Martha Mar-lj tin Hauscr. one of Yadkin coun-{j ty'.s oUlc.st families. He prnc-^ liccd medicine first in BoonviU?|' then in Yadkinvillc before going to Nebraska 43 years ago. Hc- and his youitg wife built the* home now occupied by Mr. and! Mrs. John D. Holcomb in thr! 'I town of Yadkinvillc. Bio - Obituaries - 6/26/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Friday, June 26,1942 - Page 6 Death Claims Edward Vesta! Edward Vestal, 43, of Joncs- vDIc, died Friday at the Myers Clinic at Harmony where he had been receiving treatment for tlio past week. He had been seriously ill for sometime. Mr. Vestal was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Vestal, of Jonesvllle and was an auto mobile mechanic. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Rosa Anderson Vestal; six chil dren. Marie, Hilary, TItomiis, Sam P.. Mary Ann and Charles Vestal; four brothers, Wheeler Vestal of Elkin, James and Mc- Klnley Vestal of Jonesvllle and Tra Vestal of Doughton; and five slstcr.s. Mrs. Hilary Swaim of Boonvlllc; Mrs. Ralph Carter of Cycle: Mrs. Orady Plnnlx, Mrs. W. R. Gregory and Mr,s, Mac Vestal Swalm of Jones vllle. The ftincral was held Sunday morning at ll o'clock at Min eral Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Thomas Luffmnn and Rev. O. O. Rcecc were In charge. Burial followed in the Jonesvllle cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 6/26/1942 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA