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Center United Methodist - Binder 2Center United Methodist Church Binder 2 Compiled Information from the Collection of the Martin-Wall History Room of the Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina €> a V 2 o O Table of Contents Binder 1 Miscellaneous Documents about Center United Methodist Church The History of Center United Methodist Church, 1958 The History of Center United Methodist Church, 1980 Sesquicentennial of Center United Methodist Church, October 5, 1980 Heritage Day, April 25, 1999 Hall of Fame Day, October 1, 2000 Heritage Day, May 27, 2001 Davie County Public Library s/) Mocksville, North Carolina U) X o % X ZJ • a ^ Table of Contents Binder 2 Pictures of Center United Methodist Church 5-6 Center Arbor 8-28 Center United Methodist Church Cemetery Census 30-51 Newspaper Articles 53-91 d U) V 1 k V o o , Davie County Public Library 2 Mocksville, North Carolina I o gl s: Pictures of Center United Methodist Church at i- 1 Ui a > G* oJ> % \ Y- O o % c , Davie County Public Library tJ Mocksville, North Carolina X SJ X Pages 5-6 '-.'enter ethocist "hurch Ay^Sn-Oi:1Snd-'G0-3fAVQ-- \iW^ Public UDf-c dts-yille, HC Center Methodist Church From Churches ofDavie County, North Carolina A Photographic Study by Thomas L. Martin Heritage Printers, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1957 r^. r*. ;f:r^ BSSS351i3i6iiBi*S6£iZa CENTER METHODIST CHURCH This is an old camp-meeting site. The congregation was organized in 1830, the first church being a log building. The second house of worship was completed in 1872. The handsome new brick edifice held its first service on July I, 1956. • page twenty-thre Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina Center Arbor Say I- ^ Pages 8-28 1 r 2 I fr- V.O O &-• U9 2^- ( 6^ Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksviile, North Carolina % e) Will i^eieDrateEandmark's 100th Year-5"«wU^ *)crww*4 1.- lS7t^ By Arlene EdwardsSraff R»port«rMembers of Central UnitedMethodist Church willcelebrate the 100th aziniver<_S3ry Sunday of one of DavieCounty's best-known landmarks — the huge tin-roofedarbor beside the church on: U.S. 64.The arbor was actually 100, years old a week and a halfago; the last of the handmadewood shingles that originallycovered it "was nailed* inttrplace Aug. 26, 1876. Butmembers of the Center congregation decided to delay theofficial celebration until thechurch's traditional homecoming the first Sunday inSeptember.Walter Anderson, a formerdirector of the State Bureau ofInvestigation and of the stateprison system, will return tothe community he grew up into deliver the homecomingmessage during an 11 a.m..worship service in the arbor.A plaque explaining the arbor's historic significance is tobe unveiled between that service and a picnic dinner on thechurch grounds.^ 4. (fi-yti 6U4.'t, iX-f-t - l97i^Jim Tutterow. the Centerchurch historian, says the arbor was built during a revivalof the revivals that sweptNorth Carolina after theRevolutionary War.Jim Wall writes In hisHistory of Davie County"that those first revivals wereprompted, at least in part, by"the alarming evils generatedand left behind by that 'struggle." And he quotes :another historian who wrotethat ministers and church, members had become very dis-; turb^ over the "prevalence of 'gaming, card-playing, heavy ndrinking, and profane swearing 'i which the Revolution seemedI to have fastened on the ipeople." 1I Camp meetings, led by the: Presbyterians but stronglyj supported by Methodists andBaptists, became the acceptedway of reaching people for thechurch, according to Wall.They lasted for days at an time, and huge crowds flockedto them, roughing it in tentsand covered wagons and underbrush arbors so they could staj^*as long as the preaching andsinging continued.Oim Co. Public LibraryC,-To show just how big theywere, Wall supplied the follow-n ing statistics on a campI meeting at the Cross Roads inj Iredell County in March 1802.It bad 14 Presbyterian• ministers, three Methodist, ones, two Baptists, one• Episcopalian, one Dutch;CaIvinist, and two Germane.Lutherans; and "8,00(1 to 10,000Church-^ Plans CelJbratiorConHnnoft BSw™. ri_ ...ConHhued From Page 13people j^wed up for the Sunday secvice.^'Thrjjreaching and singingwere emotional" and.Wall sajd, "the services fre-, quently-so aroused emotionsasj iQ many recorded instances, to bring aboutpeculiar physical reactions! known as 'exercises.' Jerking,Jaughing, trembling, falling* prostrate, dancing, shouting,; ^d lapsing into a coma werefrequent expressions of theemotionalism associated withthese meetings."T^e camp meetings declinedby the.raid-l800s. he said, aschurches became morenumerous and as "the problemof* ^rtehavior, especiallydrunkenness," increased at themeetings.According to Tutterow,however, the camp meetingrevivals experienced a revivalof their own during the 1870s. Itwas during this period that thearbor at Center was built withtall post oak poles from theBilly Tutterow land alongHunting Creek, with framingheld together by pegs and withshingles that had been spilt byhand.replaced oil lamps amtorches that had ithem.The original shingles werereplaced in 1923 by a metalroof that was paid for with theproems from ^an "Old FolksSinging."- A very few years,after that £>elco lights replaced the gas lamps that hadThe wiring that tfpeople installed fcsystem is stiil being us— for the electricity tlPower Cb. began provthe arbor around 1933.Residentsof theCenmunity have kept up t]through the years, andit a number of times e«for special servictmeetings.■^e next big event solin it is .the 16th annualcommunity fair whicfeature pork barbecuesorts of exhibits all daySaturday, Sept. 11.WWIII.VI mwui luuuilllliciliurdll100th Anniversary SundaylaSnarL^f well-known historiclo J L , weu-KHown historicwiU be thecfiSLL t d^cation and homecomingse^ices Sunday, September 5.- of Center Unitedw2f n? I^ated on Highway 64commemoratingthe lOOth anniversary of the constructionWalter F.Anderson of Raleigh, a former° ^"^oh wUl deliver the^mecoming sermon at the U:00 worshipiWediateiy following the morningworship service, a bronze piaque. caSmemoratmg the 100th anniversary of thearbor wil be unveUed and dedicated.oa??I!iL spread under thehS b«ide the historic arbor afterthe dedication service. A song serviceun^r the arbor will begin at I;30p. m.The arbor to be commemorated during,u _ p . Walter Andersonservices, features soJid oak.pegged construction and serveti^roughout the years as a meeting platefor revivals and song services.- gc cciiA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1976DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE KELUnD. iyyyyx^yfy.y^^yyyyyyy'W ».An old picture of the Center Arhor many years ago showing the old log scliool at right Historic Center Arbor Celebrates 100th Birthday Homecoming Services at Center United Methodist Church and the 100th Birthday of the Center Arbor drew a large crowd to the familiar old camp site Sunday Sep tember 5. Ladies and girls in their bicentennial dress and men and boys in their overalls, frocktail coat and hats added to the special occasion. The day began at 9:30 A.M. Sunday morning with the United Methodist YouUi of Center Church placing at least one flower on each grave in the Church Cemetery that had no flowers. A memorial service followed at 9:45. Troy Blackwell was in charge of the service. Special memorials were made to all members of the church as well as other friends and relatives who were buried in the cemetery in the past year. The Rev. Cameron Dodson, Pastor of the church, introduced the guest speaker, Walter Anderson. Mr. Andersson grew up in the Center Community and is a former director of the State Bureau of In- wm vestigation. He read his scripture from an old testament which was over 100 years old. Following the 11:00 Service a bronze plaque commerating the 100th Birthday of the Center Arbor was dedicated. Bill Seaford unveiled the plaque at which time Jim Tutterow, Church historian made some remarks about early camp meetings and the history of the arbor. The bronze plaque was inscribed as follows: "Early Camp Meeting Site, Center Arbor, complete - August 26,1876. Plaque erected - September 5, 1976" In his remarks Mr. Tutterow said: "We do not have any written accounts as to the completion of this arbor. However, according to some of the citizens of this community including the late L. R. Dwiggins, the arbor was completed the day of the death of Barbbery Bailey, wife of Wiley Bailey, who died August 26, 1876. The last shingle was nailed on the roof by Simeon Gowans, Mr. Dwiggins grand father." Mr. Tutterow pointed out that there must have been some real concern by the people of the Center Community to have a place to worshipin the camp meeting style as the second church had been built only four years earlier in 1872. "An arbor did not have to be built just to have a place to worship. Many camp meeting continued to be held after the Civil War and the Center Methodist Church held the leadership of the area in that-field", concluded Mr. Tutterow. Special honor was made to Mrs. Lucy Dwiggins 86, who has the longest church membership at Center, having joined in 1907. Other members honored were: Mrs. Minnie Garrett, 91; Mrs. Martha Bar- neycastle, 90; Mrs. Zella Ferebee, 84; W. Flave Ferebee, 84; and W. Burns Elkins, 86. Mrs. Blanche Dwiggins Smith, 85, who joined the church when she was a young (continued on page 2) MM 100th Anniversary Jimmy Tutterow, Center Historian, is shown with the bronze plaque erected for the Center Arbor at the 100th Anniversary event Sunday. <Photo oy Kobin Carter) •*'}girl, but lat' wined the First BaptistChurch in M Jl'ille was present. Mrs.Smith has imssed very few of thehomecomings since she left the community.Members of the Center United MethodistChurch who have gone into the ministrywere recognized: the-Rev. VincentWalker, Rev. W. S. J. S. Walker, Rev.William C. .\nderson and Rev. KeithTutterow. Former pastors of the churchpresent included the Rev. M. G. Ervih ofStatesville, and the Rev. Hugh D. Jessup ofGreensboro.Special recognition was also given Rev.M. G. Ervin and Rev. Hugh Jessup, former' pastors of the church, and Rev. Keith[ Tutterow, a former member at Center.ftA history room was provided by thechurch members, showing old pictures,i newspaper articles, quilts, old furniture,old hymnals etc. which were of great interest.At the noon hour the 400 to 500 peopleenjoyed the picnic dinner spread on theI long table in back of the arlMr. As usualI there was plenty of food for everyone and! some left over.' The afternoon singing was provided by.Center Church Choir, Claudius Ward, TheTurrentine Trio and The Ijames Church^ Spiritual Singers.Mrs. Blanche Dwiggins Smith, 85. joined the Center -DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, THURSDAY, Nov. 14. 1991 Center Arbor On List The CENTER ARBOR, located beside Center United Methodist Church at U.S. 64 and 1-40. that was completed on Aug. 26, 1876. has been entered in "The National Register of Historic Places" by the United States Department of the Interior. The National Register is a list of properties "significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture — a comprehensive index of the significant physical evidences of our national patrimoney." Proper- tics listed deserve to be preserved by their owners as a part of the cultural heritage of our nation. The Center Arbor is a large timber- framed structure built as a shelter for camp meetings. It has continued to be the scene of special services, meetings and events for the church and the community. Renovation has been under way to replace the I92.'5 Dcico electrical wir ing and timbers to make the building structurally sound. A re-dedication ceremony is scheduled f«>r .Sunday. April 26. 1992. ■XD O QAVIB CO. PUBUC OBRARY MocKSYiaEb m 0 \ K 1. ^c-k-^S'Historic Center Arbor To Be Rededicated This SundayBy Beth Cas^dyDavie County Enterprise-RecordCENTER — For almost 116 years,people have walked down thesawdust aisle of Center Arbor, takena seat on a rough bench, and worshipped the glory of God.There has been at least one marriage there, and at least one funeral.And countless children have playedin and around the arbor, while theirparents spoke to each otter after service or walked acrossthe road to paytheir respects to departed loved ones.The Center community, strong andfamily oriented, has, at its center, thearbor, according to church members.The arbor was completed on Aug.26, 1876 and is adjacent to CenterUnited Methodist Church. It wasoriginally built as a shelter for campmeetings, but over the years has served as the scene of special services,meetings, and events for the churchand community.Lawrence Ray Carter, chairman ofthe arbor committee, said a recentrenovation effort has provided newelectrical wiring and timbers, and arededication ceremony April 26 willcelebrate the newest reason forCenter pride — the arbor has beenplaced on the National Register ofHistoric Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.Nancy Tutterow, church historianand longtime member of CenterUnited Mediodist Church, was instrumental in efforts to have the arbor on the Register.She began with a letter in 1977, butthe death of her son that year put herefforts on hold.About a year later, her interestrenewed, she began ag^ by writingmore letters, but with no response.Finally, she said, someone said toher, 'Lmk, if you really want this tohappen, this is who you've got to get •in, touch with.'And she did.On Sept. 3, 1991, the arbor wasplaced on the register.The register is a list of propertiessignificant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture.Tutterow said she first got in touchwith the Department of CulturalResources in Raleigh, and they gaveher a list of people who work withgetting historic places on the register.One person, Laura Phillips,replied, said Tutterow, and she "wasreal thrilled because that is what shespecializes in. She did her work realwell, and we're pleased with what shedid."Phillips compUed picmres andother information regarding thehistory of the airbor, and after takingmeasurements, contacted the Dept. ofCultural Resources, from where theinformation was sent to the U.S.Dept. of the Interior.'Tutterow said the process tookabout 10 months an,d cost Sl,500.Center Arbor is the only survivingbuilding of its kind in Davie Countyand an example of religious arborsbuilt in N.C. during the 19th and early 20th centuries, according toPhillips.It is a rectangular, timber-framedstructure, four bays wide and eightbays deep, measuring approximately 60 feet ty 80 feet.The framing is open to view, andthe arbor is open on three sides. Theroof is standing seam metal overboard sheathing on pole rafters. Thepulpit and choir area are at the southend of the arbor, raised several stepsabove floor level and separated fromthe rest of the arbor by a woodenhalf-wall.In 1923, the original wood-shingled roof was replaced with ametal roof. In 1941, the weatherboar-ding in the north and south gabledends was replaced with Germansiding, and windows were installedalong the south wall behind thepulpit.Any changes made, Tutterow said,were in keeping with the style of theajbor. community events, including theCenter historians say that the first Center Fair, which was started in thecamp meeting was held at the arbor 1830s. The fair continues as an an-in 1877. Once camp meetings were nual event, and exhibits are shown inno longer held there, it became the the arbor.site for otter special services and The rededication service will beginMXEMfliat 4 p.m. on the 26th, with a call toworship by the Rev. Dr. ShermanWarner, pastor of CeiUer UnitedMethodist Church. The choir willperform several hymns before andafter the rededication ceremony.The Center Arbor has been added to National Register of Historic Places.OAVIE CO, PUBLIC PBWflWMOCKSVIUE, NO C.HURCHt f^tTHOOlST - U.K)»TVO-CE>ST£ft../r^-n .r v;Nancy Tutterow and Lawrence Ray Carter helped torestore and get recognition for Center Arbor.Carter and Tutterow talk about the history of historic arbor off U.S. 64 just west of lnterstate-40.— Photos by Robin FergussonrravtE CO. PDBDC riRwffriBr.rin fJUUBKAKfmocksville, no Center ArborThe National Register ofHistoric Places 1991 ^tate of ^orllf (Earoliuadepartment of (EulturalditJision ofThis is to certify thatCENTER ARBORDAVIE COUNTYhas been entered inTHE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACESUntied Slates Department of the Interiorupon nomination by the State Historic Preservation Officer underprovisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665).The National Register is a list of properties "significant in American history, architecture. archacoiagy, and culture — a comprehensive index of the significant physical evidences of our national patrimony." Properties listed therein deserve to bepreserved by their owners as a part of the cultucal hcfltage of our nation.fXredorrZ^tviston ofArchivts acd Hi»toryand yStale Hislorie Preaervalion Of/ictrSeoteoiber 3, 1991Dale Entered C-HaftcrttS- t^vrw60»ST- CewTtO.tit"TABLE OF CONTENTSRededication ServiceAcknowledgments,Historic Center History.List of Pastors.Arbor Committee Members.Historic Photographs,Exhibits mHISTORIC CENTER ARBORREDEDICATION SERVICESunday April 26, 19924:00 O'clock P.MPRELUDE*CALL TO WORSHIPServe the Lord with gladness!Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and intoHis court vith praise.0 come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneelbefore the Lord our maker.He is our God; and we are the j^ople of Hispasture, and the sheep of His hand. Amen.*HTMN # 84 "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart"★INVOCATION Dr. Warner★CONGREGATIONAL PRATER OF DEDICATIONDirect us, 0 Lord, in all our doings, vith Thy mostgracious favor, and further us vith Thy continualhelp, that in all our vorks, begun, continued, andended in Thee, ve may glorify Thy Holy Name, andfinally, by Thy Mercy, obtain everlasting life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.ANTHEM: " Amazing Grace"Center UMC ChoirMessage: " Conversion"Rev. William Anderson, Retired Pastor★HYMN: # 165 " Bringing In The Sheaves"PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS★DOXOLOGYMESSAGE: " Who Built It?" Text Psalms 127:1Rev. Keith Tutterow, Native of Center UMCTHE ACT OF DEDICATION:Presentation of the Arbor:Lawrence Carter, Chair of Arbor ComitteeDedication of the Arbor:Dr. Julian Aldridge, Jr. District Superintendent- 2 - (L r^- V-\6 0 \5T - 0 - C E^iTtLawrence Carter;As Chair of the Arbor Committee, on behalf of thecongregation of the Center United Methodist Church,and in recognition of the generous endowment fromMr. Guy Tutterow, I present this Historic arbor tobe rededicated to the Glory of God and the serviceof men.Dr. Aldridge:By what name shall this building be known?Lawrence Carter:It shall be called The Historic Arbor of the CenterUnited Methodist Church.COMMENTS:Dr. Aldridge* DEDICATION LITURGY:Beloved in the Lord, we rejoice that God put itinto the hearts of his people many years ago tobuild this Arbor for the Worship of God and theRevival of His Word. I now accept this restoredand preserved Arbor known as The Historic Arbor ofthe Center United Methodist Church, to rededicateit, and to set it apart for the Worship ofAlmighty God and the service of all men. Let ustherefore, as we are assemble, rededicate thisArbor to the Glory of God and commit our lives tothe purpose for which it was provided.Tr» thp cinrv of God the Father, who has called usTo the Glory of God the Father, who has calilluminesby His grace?To the Honor of his Son, who loved us and gaveHimself for us;To the Praise of the Holy Spirit , who illand sanctifies us?To the Revival of His Word through our lives;We dedicate this Arbor.For the Worship of God in prayer and praise;For the preaching of the Everlasting Gospel;For the celebration of Holy Sacraments;We dedicate this Arbor.For the comfort of all who mourn;For the strength to thos who are tempted;For light to those who seek the way;- 3 -mWe dedicate this Arbor.For the conversion of sinners;For the promotion of righteousness;For the extension of the Kingdom of God;We dedicate this Arbor.In the unity of the faith;In the bond of Christian brotherhood;In charity and good will to all;We dedicate this Arbor.In gratitude for the many gifts of love and laborfrom all who love this Arbor; j ..u*..In loving remembrance of those who have used thisArbor in the past and have gon^="on before us;In grateful hope that many will continue to beinspired by its use and symbolism through JesusChrist our Lord.We dedicate this Arbor.We now, the people of this church and community,compassed about with a great cloud 'grateful for our heritage, sensible of thesacrifice of our fathers in the faith, confessingthat apart from us their work cannot be madeperfect, do dedicate ourselves anew to the Worshipand Service of Almighty God; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Dr. Aldridge*HYMN: # 75 " We're Marching To Zion"SCRIPTURE: II Chronicles 2:1-18 King James VersionMissy Moore, Arbor Committee WriterMessage: "Preserving the Restored"Dr. Sherman B. Warner, Current PastorRECESSIONAL: . . . ■. ^(During this music the congregation is invited toleave the Arbor and gather outside around themonument. Lawrence Carter, Arbor Committee Chairand Nancy Tutterow, Church Historian will unveilthe new"monument and placque.) ACKNOWLEDGMENTSWith special thanks ve acknowledge Guy Tutterowwhose endowment for the restoration and preservationhas made all of this possible. Mr. Tutterow's mother,Maggie, was a long time member of Center Church. Mr.Tutterow grew up in this area and has many fondmemories^ of services and activities under the Arbor.God^ revived many people during camp meetings andrevival services held under this Arbor. Now thisstructure has been revived as Mr. Tutterow returnedsome of what God has given to him.Special acknowledgment to the following:Mrs. Nancy Tutterow for her service as a member ofthe Arbor Committee and for completing the history ofthe Arbor that was begun by her late son, Jim,Mrs. Missy Moore for her service as a member of thearbor Committee and for her many tiring hours oftyping and proofreading.Dr. Sherman B. Warner for his service as a member^ of the Arbor committee, the binding of the History ofCenter Arbor Book, and the design of the Arborletterhead.Mr. Ray Tutterow for his design of the History ofCenter Arbor Cover.Mr. Dick Nail for his expertise in the book layoutand publishing.Mrs. Lois Evans for editing the History of CenterArbor Book.To all the volunteers who gave of their time andtalents.To my wife for her patience during this project.It has been the combined efforts of all that has madethis Book and the rededication possible.My sincere thanks to each of you,Lawrence R. Carter 'Chairman, Arbor CommitteeArchitectural Significance FCenter Arbor is a large and impressivetimber-framed structure built in 1876 as a shelter forcamp meetings. Center Arbor is the only survivingexample of this building type in Davie County, and isrepresentative of the small remaining group ofreligious arbors built in rural Piedmont NorthCarolina during the nineteenth and early twentiethcenturies. It is located near the county seat town ofMocksville in the Center community. The Arbor standsadjacent to the 1950's Center United Methodist Church.The Arbor is also significant for^its association withthe religious and social history of the Centercommunity. For many years after its construction theArbor was used for camp meeting type revivals. TheArbor has continued to be the scene of specialservices, meetings and events.for the church and thecommunity.Center Arbor is a rectangular structure, four bayswide and eight bays deep, measuring approximatelysixty feet by eighty feet. Typical ofnineteenth-century arbors, the entire framing systemis open to view and consists of a combination of treetrunk posts, hewn horizontal beams and cornerbraces. The arbor is open on three sides. Only thesouth end behind the pulpit is enclosed. The Arbor issheltered by an expansive gable roof of standing seammetal over board sheathing on pole rafters.monumental roof has widely overhanging eaves andbroad, German-sided gables.The simplicity of the exterior is continued on theinterior. The sawdust covered dirt floor and theloftiness created by the exposed roof truss system setthe tone for the rest of the features. Wooden pews,constructed of plain planks for seats and back rests,line up about twenty rows deep with a center aisle andtwo side aisles. The side rows angle slightly inwardto permit a better view of the pulpit. At the southend of the Arbor is the area reserved for the pufpit- 6 - •• "■-:. :--r- t 0- dtT^Ttft.and for ^e choir or speakers. Stage-like, it israised several steps above floor level and isseparated from the rest of the Arbor by a solid woodbalustrade with the pulpit built in at the center.This area is backed by the rear wall of the Arbor.Center Arbor is a well maintained building that,with the exception of a few changes, remains unchangedsince its construction in 1876. In 1923 the originalwood shingled roof was replaced with the present metalroof under the leadership of the late Rev. J.B.Fitzgerald. When the new metal roof was installed newpews with backs were also added.In 1925 during the Center Fair, two businessmenfrom Harmony installed a Delco Home Lighting System inthe Arbor. The men also built a stage outside theArbor and had a choir from Harmony to sing. At thistime the late Luther M. (Luke) Tutterow purchased oneof these lighting systems for his home, which stillstands across the road from Center Church, and hisGeneral Store. Through his generosity and love for his> church the wires were run for lighting in the Arborand the church at this time. The Delco system was useduntil 1933 when Duke Power began servicing the area.Center Methodist Church was one of the first ruralchurches that did not have to depend on kerosene lampsfor lighting.In 1941, under the leadership of the late Rev.G.W. Fink and the late Rev. W.J.S. Walker the weatherboarding in the north and south gable ends wasreplaced with German siding, and windows wereinstalled along the south wall behind the stage. Atthis same time changes were made to the west end ofthe stage. These changes have been made with a highregard for the design, materials, workmanship, andfeeling of the Arbor.Historic SignificanceCamp meetings emerged in North Carolina in the1790's and swept over the United States periodicallythroughout the nineteenth century. The typical campmeeting ground was set in a rural location with amplenshade and fresh water. Since camp meeting We heldfor a week at a time , some camp sites had rows oftents or wooden shacks around the periphery to providehousing. At the center of the campground was the"Arbor" , an open-air, timber framed shelter with asawdust or dirt floor to shade the participants duringthe prayer meetings and sermons.Camp meetings were of both religious and socialsignificance in Piedmont North Carolina. The campmeetings not only provided a place for religiousworship but also provided a chance for socialexchange. Individuals and families would come frommiles around to the meeting si?re and live out ofwagons, canvas tents or simple wooden "tents". Duringthe day ministers would preach and hold prayermeetings in the Arbor.Several factors influenced the rise and continuedpopularity of camp meetings. During much of thenineteenth century, Piedmont populations were sparseand roads were both limited and poor. Thus, camping atone site for one week out of the year provided a wayfor many people to have the opportunity to worship atone time. The camp meetings often offered experiencedministers as speakers and provided them with theopportunity to spread the Methodist doctrines to ruralareas deprived of established churches. Camp meetingsalso offered the ministers the opportunity to meetwith their colleagues and exchange ideas. The^ manyconversions made at the camp meetings resulted in theorganization of new churches and the rapid growth ofMethodism.The social aspect of the camp meeting was equallyimportant. The camp meetings gave friends a once ayear opportunity to see one another and fellowshiptogether. Young people came together and romancesoften started during camp meeting week. Families wouldreunite at the meetings, often coming from surroundingstates.Historic records indicate that the camp meetingtradition began at the Rehobeth camp meeting inLincoln Cbunty. Reverend Daniel Ashbury conducted the- 7 -- 8 - C-HUftCHEriirstethoO \very iirst camp meeting there in 1794. Rehobetheventually evolved into the Rock Springs Camp Ground.Wesley's Chapel Arbor Camp Ground in Catavba Countymay be the oldest camp meeting site in the state stillholding its original name. This camp meeting isthought to have begun in 1809. Though no longer usedfor regular camp meetings, Wesley's Chapel Arbor, likeCenter Arbor, is still used occasionally for outdoorreligious services.Among other camp meeting sites in the Piedmontwhich were significant to the past are Ball's Creek,Mott's Grove, and McKenzie's Grove in Catavba County ;Tucker's Grove and St. Matthew's in Lincoln County;Center, Little Johns, and Mount PLeasant in CaldwellCounty; Marvin in Burke County; Love Joy in MontgomeryCounty; Asbury, Reem's Creek, and Turkey Creek inBuncombe County; Bethel in Cabarrus County; and Centerin Davie County.In Davie County, the first camp meetings were heldat Olive Branch Church and at Walnut Grove in 1805.From these meetings revivals broke out and sweptthrough the county. The result was that the membershipof the Methodist Church grew rapidly, and new churchbuildings sprang up over the Yadkin Valley. OtherDavie County camp grounds in the nineteenth and earlytwentieth centuries include Ward's, Smith Grove,Whitaker's, Fulton, Bethel, Salem, Liberty, and Center( Grissom ). The only physical evidence of these campgrounds remains at Center. The first camp meeting atthe Center Arbor was held in 1876 when the Arbor wascompleted. One of the early speakers was the Rev.Vincent Walker 1816- 1908.After the end of Center's camp meetings in theearly twentieth century, the Arbor remained the siteof other prominent events in the life of the CenterUnited Methodist Church and the Center community. TheArbor became the sight of the summer revivals for thecommunity and always had a large attendance. Untilthe mid 1930's, Christian Harmony Singings were heldannually in the Arbor, followed by the institution ofthe annual Homecoming service every September. Otherservices and community events are held periodically in«iimiiithe Arbor, including the Center Fair whicu-Vas startedin the 1920's.CENTER CHURCH HISTORYCenter Church dates from 1830, when a revival washeld nearby in the home of James Penry, There a groupof Methodists organized into what became Center UnitedMethodist Church. The first church was a log structurebuilt across the road from the present church andArbor. In 1872 the log church was replaced with aframe church located just in front of where the Arborwas later built. In 1931-193S-the frame church wasmoved west of the present church and remodeled. Theconstruction of the present brick church was begun in1953 and completed in 1956. Soon thereafter the framebuilding was removed.Only four years after the frame church was builtin 1872, Center Methodists erected an Arbor for thepurpose of holding camp meetings. Indeed , campmeetings constituted an important means by which largenumbers of people could be reached by the church. TheCenter community built the Arbor, which wasconstructed of logs cut from the Billy Tutterow farmabout two miles south on Hunting Creek. The Arbor wascompleted August 26,1876 the day of the death of alocal woman, Barbbrey Bailey. The tradition continueswith the detail that Simeon Gowans, a native of thecommunity, nailed on the last roof shingle.Church tradition relates that the first campmeeting was held at Center Arbor in 1877. People camefrom great distances to attend the week-long annualmeetings, and they camped in the surrounding area.Local tradition indicates that the meetings continuedinto the early twentieth century.After thecontinued to bespecial events,first Sunday inHarmony Singingpeople -not onlyRowan, Yadkin,annual meetings ceased the Arborused for services and a variety ofOne of the most popular was held theSeptember each year. The Christian, as it was called, drew hundreds offrom Davie County, but from Iredell,Forsyth, Davidson, and other counties.- 9 -- 10 - - T%eTM.:t55T- \JLvi\TtO -CtKiTtaThese all day events were accompanied by large dinnersat the noon hour. In the mid 1930's the singings werereplaced by the annual Homecoming service for CenterChurch.The Arbor also held the commencement services forthe Center school. The school building, built in 1916,vas located where the Center Community building standstoday. Until 1916 the school was located on a lotvhere^ Mrs. Ruth Tutterow now lives. The commencementexercises would last for a full day. The childrenwould participate in speaking contests and performplays. During one particularly vividly rememberedplay, Mrs. Nancy Tutterow played the part of GoldyLocks. The late Mr. Fred Tutterow played the part ofthe wolf using a costume made by Mrs. Ben. Tutterow (Fred's mother) and the late Mrs. L.R.Powell. Mr. BenPowell, who.at the time was a small boy, became afraidthat the wolf would actually be killed and shoutedfrom the audience several times " Don't kill Fredl".After the lighting system was installed thecommencement was held at night. These continued until1933 when the number of students decreased. At thelast commencement in 1933 the students performed theplay 'The Old Fashioned School' in honor of theirteacher Miss Virginia Carter. The late Floyd Tutterowplayed the part of the teacher. The students wereplayed by Millard Anderson, Sarah Anderson, IvaAnderson, Zollie Anderson, Haywood Powell, Wade Dyson,Duke and Clay Tutterow, Nannie Barneycastle, and MaryHelen Barneycastle.In May 1935, when Davie County was part of theWinston-Salem District, a two day District Conferencewas held. The weather at the first of the conferencewas cool, and wagon sheets were stretched around theoutside of the Arbor. Portable oil heaters were usedinside. The ladies of the Davie charge furnished themeals for the conference. The Rev. M.G. Ervin was thepastor at this time, and he, along with L.M. Tutterowand Brice P. Garrett, made the long tables that stillstand under the Arbor today.was held at the Arbor from 1920 to1926. The Fair was moved to Mocksville in 1927 and vasMi9aiheld there until 1941. The Center Granny was veryactive during the 1940's and 50's and the Grange^^o^orer a fair at the Arbor in 1948. The CenterCommunity Development began having a Fair an the fallof 1954. Exhibits representing the entire countyinclude canning, pantry and dairy supplies, householdarts, plants and flowers, crafts, field crops,horticulture items, and antiques. Games, sports andentertainment are part of the fair, and proceedsbenefit community projects.On June 6,1976 , The United Methodist Churches ofDavie County held a Methodist Centennial Service atthe Arbor. Mr. Bill Seaford served as the chairman torthe event. The Rev. Ernest Fitzgerald, Pastor ofCentinary United Methodist Church, was the speaker.The choir of First United Methodist Church ofMocksville presented a patriotic music program for theservice.During the 1976 Homecoming service the historicalmarker denoting the early camp meeting site wasdedicated. Walter F. Anderson, a prominent layman inboth the the Western North Carolina Conference andNorth Carolina Conference, delivered the Homecomingservice.Subsequent summer celebrations have included a"Gospel Singing and Camp Meeting Service" tocommemorate and recall the earlier services which wereso popular at Center Arbor. Other events have includedrevivals, weddings, and funerals.Center Arbor continues today its role in both thereligious life of Center United Methodist Church andthe community life of the Center area of Davie County.- 12 - (lv\^acv\C5''^!c"^^^6D(ST- U.K:i\T€t) -CtKiTtftLIST OF PASTORSARBOR COMMITTEE18521854185518561857185818591860186318651866186918731876188018821883188718895 William Anderson3 Thomas A. Sharpe3 Thomas A. JoneSL A.F. Harris andH.H. Tippetti P.V. Archer\ William M. Jordan^ Thomas Cambell andS.H. Helsabeck• J.W.Tinnin andP.W. YarrellR.P. Bibb andJ.W, FloydA.E. Allen andJ.W. FloydJ.J. HinesJohn TillettL.S. BurkheadJohn TillettLemon Shell andC.M. PepperLemon ShellT.M. PotsellA.H. JohnsonS.D. AdamsS.H. HelsabeckT.B. ReeksM.C. ThomasW.C. GannonR. G. BarnettCarson ParkerS.E. HauneyM.V. SherrillLemon ShellThomas A. BooneT.A. CoonT.L. TriplettG.F. RoundW.C. WilsonW.L. Grissom1891 J.S. Nelson1893 C.M. Gentry1894 J.C. Hartsell1895 E.E. Smith1896 Miles H. Vestal1898 W.H.L. Mclaurin1901 W.C. Wilson1903 J.M. Price1905 C.P.Goode1908 P.E. Parker1910 A.J, Burrus1912 B.A. York1913 P.L. Shore1915 T.S.Coble1917 D.C. Ballard1920 J.B.Fitzgerald1923 J.M. Green1925 E.M. Avett1929 A.G. Loflin1931 J.O. Banks1934 M.G. Ervin1939 A.W. Lynch1940 G.W. Fink1946 J.B. Fitzgerald1950 Hugh D. Jessup1954 Robert L. Oakley1958 George E. Auman1961 James S. White1963 H.M. Jaraieson1964 Roby B. Evans1966 B.B. Bearden1972 Charles W. Sisk1975 C.M. Dodson1979 M.W. Nesbitt^Jr,1983 C. Harrelson1986 John Rove1989 Dr. S.B. WarnerSTRUCTURAL ADVISORSGeorge EvansJames Henry JonesCLEAN-UPSarah & Millard AndersonEdith & Zollie AndersonAlice BarnetteShirley & Steve BarronKathy & Lawrence CarterPeggy & Steve EvansOphelia & Bill FerebeeDick GarnerJames Henry JonesJohn SeafordPearline & Bill SeafordDave ShullerJan & Gene ShullerLouise TutterowNancy TutterowDr. S.B, WarnerDoris WilliamsDorothy WilliamsKim & Mark WilliamsCenter Fire DepartmentMATERIALLawrence CarterBill FerebeeJames Henry JonesBob PowellJohn SeafordBill SeafordGene ShullerFLOORINGRev. William AndersonLawrence R. CarterJames Henry JonesJohn SeafordPAINTINGJan As: Gene ShullerWINDOWSSteve StromkoPOWER & HAND TOOLSJames Henry JonesJohn SeafordTRACTORJohn SeafordTREASURERJudy AndersonGROUNDSBill SeafordPearline SeafordLouise Tutterow- 13 -- 14 - \1LAQwThis plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the completion ofthq. arbor.(photo by Ray Tutterow) OLKiVTtD-Wooden pews make up the seating with the outer rows angled towardthe central altar.(photo by Ray Tutterow)This altar has provideda focal point for spiritualgrowth for many years.(photo by Ray Tutterow)Some of the large crowd in attendance for the 100th AnniversaryCelebration of Center Arbor in 1976.(photo by Robin Fergusson)The large, hand-hewnbeams are connected withwooden pegs.(photo by Ray Tutterow) .HUaCH? \ ^'U"tV\o0l5TThe wooden stage floorhas been replaced andcarefully stained to matchthe original wood color.(photo by Ray Tutterow)Covered-dish meals are a time-honored tradition at Center UnitedMethodist Church.(photo by Robin Fergusson)This area near the arbor has become known for the annualhomecoming "lunch on the grounds".^hoto by Ray Tutterow)The arbor as viewed fromthe East. Note the newlouvered windows on therear replacing the oldglass panes.(photo by Ray Tutterow) Many volunteers helped with the restoration of the arbor. Some repairs include: new stage flooring, new lighting to replace the old Deico electrical system, and several structural improvements. (photo by Katherine Carter) The arbor has weathered many storms through the years. This one in May, 1989 produced a tornado in the Farmington community of Davie County. (photo by Alice Bamette) county Center United Methodist Church Cemetery Census iMt it 'iki o 2 Pages 30 - 51 i f c ^ Davie County Public Library «-i Mocksvllle, North Carolina ci r Ci Dwie County Public Itay NC m placed iron cLHV>.acHes- I*^tTnoO\Si[- Uit>\TtC- Ct^i^eSi-30 5 r? uy N L? ^'K HaacHes- Jn^THoOjSf • O.MittC- CfeWTt^ "Mmsmmmm llj 11 m i 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Cemetery Census Cemetery Recoras on the Web I ABOUT US ■CEMETERY LAW I HOW TO HELP CemeteryCensus.com Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries r^. , J 1 Other NC County Cemeteries Brought to you in partnership with Davie County Historical & ' Genealogical Society ^ http://www.rootsw8b-ancestrv.com/-ncdavhos/ Index of All Cemeteries Alphabetical Index of All Burials Previous Page Use the foilowing to search across all the cemeteries listed. Example: "Smith, Roger" (yes, use the quotes) Search for: | ( Submit Query 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Location - on Hwy 64 west of Mocksville. Coordinates: 35d 54m 47.9s N; 80d 37m 12.5s W Click here for Google maps Located approximately 4.5 miles west of Mocksville on Highway 64 just past Interstate 40. Survey by Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society. Adams, Alice B. (b. 31 Jan 1863 - d. 28 Jul 1941) Adams, George L. (b. 27 Jan 1883 - d. 11 Sep 1952) Adams, M. P. (b. 22 Feb 1866 - d. 6 Sep 1940) Alexander, Margaret Ann (b. 23 Get 1940 - d. 24 Get 1940) Daughter of Roy A. and Margaret Alexander Allen, Benjamin N. (b. 22 Aug 1851 - d. 5 Jun 1935) Allen, Hayden C. (b. 17 Jun 1915 - d. 1915) Son of G. S. and J. B. Allen Allen, Victoria A. James (b. 13 Apr 1853 - d. 4 Jan 1944) Wife of Benjamin N. Allen Anderson, A. Tobitha Tutterow (b. 31 Jan 1885 - d. 23 Jan 1922) Wife of James Garfield Anderson Anderson, Ada (b. 18 Dec 1884 - d. 13 Jan 1885) Daughter of J. E. and A. L. Anderson Anderson, Alma Motley (b. 3 Mar 1915 - d. 8 Jan 1992) Anderson, Annie E. (b. 24 Get 1858 - d. 6 Nov 1944) Wife of James B. Anderson Anderson, B. I. (b. 9 Get 1858 - d. 7 Sep 1916) Anderson, C. C. (b. 27 Get 1906 - d. 7 Sep 1910) Anderson, Camilla Perrle (b. 18 Apr 1905 - d. 26 Sep 1915) Daughter of N. T. and Lizzie Anderson Anderson, Charles L. (b. 9 Apr 1891 - d. 9 Jun 1973) Anderson, Charles Spotswood (b. 27 Get 1872 - d. 8 Jun 1956) Anderson, Edwin F. (b. 22 Feb 1890 - d. Unknown) Son of H. E. and S. E. Anderson Cemetery Census This contact informa tion is Not for any cemetery. This is contact information for the owner of this web site. Alien Dew 3230 Walters Rd Creedmoor, NC 27522 Click to E-mait us at: AllenDew@ CemeteryCensu5.com Contact us with updates, correcb'ons, additions. When sending data, please specify the County where the cemetery is located. Xv* . c-:, http://cemeterycensus.coni/nc/davie/cem028.htm 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 2 of 20 18. Anderson, Ell W. (b. 18 Jan 1849 - d. 3 Sep 1918) 19. Anderson, Felix Jackson (b. 22 Jun 1914 - d. 23 Jul 1997) 20. Anderson, Frances (b. 17 Oct 1907 - d. 3 Sep 1992) 21. Anderson, Henrietta B. (b. 29 Sep 1896 - d. 6 Oct 1968) Wife of Charles L. Anderson 22. Anderson, James B. (b. 27 Jun 1854 - d. 30 Aug 1887) 23. Anderson, James Garfield (b. 20 Aug 1881 - d. 3 Mar 1970) 24. Anderson, Lizzie Casey (b. 22 Jun 1871 - d. 16 Dec 1937) Wife of Nelson Turner Anderson 25. Anderson, M. Edward (b. 10 May 1891 - d. 16 Mar 1926) 26. Anderson, Mary Cornelia Glascock (b. 9 Nov 1879 - d. 3 Oct 1980) 27. Anderson, Mary E. Powell (b. 30 Aug 1902 - d. 22 Aug 1989) Wife of Walter Anderson 28. Anderson, Mary Eliza Leach (b. 25 Jan 1879 - d. 15 Mar 1955) Wife of Charles Spotswood Anderson 29. Anderson, Maude Ethel (b. 16 Dec 1888 - d. 15 Jun 1955) Wife of Wiley N. Anderson 30. Anderson, Mittie 0. (b. 23 Jan 1894 - d. 16 Mar 1926) Wife of M. E. Anderson 31. Anderson, Nancy (b. 2 Nov 1824 - d. 12 Dec 1894) Wife of C. S. Anderson 32. Anderson, Nellie McGuire (b. 21 Mar 1847 - d. 7 May 1931) Wife of Eli W. Anderson 33. Anderson, Nelson Turner (b. 22 Apr 1873 - d. 14 Aug 1942) 34. Anderson, OIlie Blake (b. 13 Aug 1910 - d. 24 Jan 1962) 35. Anderson, Richard Samuel (b. 6 Jul 1867 - d. 2 Jun 1954) 36. Anderson, Sarah Jane Call "Jennie" (b. 1 Mar 1879 - d. 12 Jan 1959) Wife of Richard S. Anderson 37. Anderson, Thomas G. (b. 16 Dec 1900 - d. 15 Aug 1927) Police of Winston-Salem, North Carolina 38. Anderson, Turner (b. 7 Sep 1903 - d. Unknown) Infant son of N. T. and L. E. Anderson 39. Anderson, Walter (b. 8 Oct 1903 - d. 13 Apr 1981) 40. Anderson, Wiley Neil (b. 22 Apr 1886 - d. 6 Mar 1963) 41. Bailey, Anna Murphy (b. 28 Oct 1894 - d. 20 Jul 1974) Aged 79 years, 8 months, 22 days 42. Bailey, Barbbery (b. 30 Apr 1823 - d. 26 Aug 1876) Wife of Wiley Bailey. The day of her death was the day Center Arbor was completed. 43. Bailey, Belle (b. 21 Dec 1874 - d. 31 Jul 1957) e 44. Bailey, Charles C. (b. 19 Feb 1888 - d. 27 Nov 1894) ^ Son of H. L. and N. C. Bailey 1 45. Bailey, Dabnery W. (b. 12 Oct 1871 - d. 20 Jan 1957) ^ 46. Bailey, Emely E. (b. 1857 - d. 1913) ^ Wife of John M. Bailey ^ 47. Bailey, H. L. (b. 8 Mar 1844 - d. 18 Feb 1923) K 48. Bailey, Infant (b. 29 Dec 1876 - d. 31 Dec 1876) 2 Daughter of H. L. and N. C. Bailey ^ 49. Bailey, Infant (b. 30 May 1917 - d. 2 Jun 1917) Son of J. R. and B. J. Bailey 5> 50. Bailey, Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) o Daughter of J. M. and E. E. Bailey 51. Bailey, Infants (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) 5 infant sons of J. M. and E. E. Bailey. No dates given. 52. Bailey, Jack (b. 16 Dec 1932 - d. Unknown) Son of C. C. and Anna Bailey ^ 53. Bailey, John M. (b. 1850 - d. 1926) % 54. Bailey, Mary E. (b. 26 Jun 1881 - d. 10 Mar 1964) o http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/clavie/cem028.htm 3H 6/27/2017 o 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 3 of 20 55. Bailey, Nancy C. (b. 29 Mar 1844 - d. 25 Feb 1923) Wife of H. L. Bailey 56. Bailey, Partheny E. M. (b. 19 Apr 1869 - d. 26 May 1957) 57. Bailey, Sarah Jane (b. 5 Jan 1867 - d. 19 Oct 1930) 58. Bailey, William A. (b. 12 Dec 1884 - d. 3 Jun 1885) Son of H. L. and N. C. Bailey 59. Barneycastle, Annie L. (b. 23 Oct 1887 - d. 30 Jan 1899) Daughter of W. B. and S. E. Barneycastle 60. Barneycastle, Betty Bell Ijames (b. 21 Oct 1858 - d. 23 Jun 1944) Wife of Elijah R. Barneycastle 61. Barneycastle, Carl Holt (b. 7 Oct 1894 - d. 1 Apr 1966) 62. Barneycastle, Elijah Romles (b. 30 Jul 1853 - d. 7 Sep 1952) 63. Barneycastle, Infant Son (b. 18 Sep 1896 - d. Unknown) Infant son of E. R. and B. B. Barneycastle 64. Barneycastle, Levi (b. Unknown - d. 9 Dec 1869) Age about 70 years 65. Barneycastle, Mattie Glascock (b. 17 Apr 1885 - d. 7 May 1969) Wife of Wm. Harvey Barneycastle 66. Barneycastle, Minnie K. Walker (b. 4 Oct 1896 - d. 6 Aug 1922) Wife of C. H. Barneycastle 67. Barneycastle, Ross Harvey (b. 23 Aug 1925 - d. 25 Dec 1974) Aged 49 years 68. Barneycastle, Sarah (b. Unknown - d. 8 Dec 1869) Wife of Levi Barneycastle. Age about 45 years 69. Barneycastle, Sarah Emma Walker (b. 24 Jun 1863 - d. 18 Jun 1955) Wife of William B. Barneycastle 70. Barneycastle, V. C. (b. 18 Dec 1881 - d. 29 Jan 1912) _ 71. Barneycastle, William B. (b. 2 Aug 1856 - d. 22 Nov 1933) 72. Barneycastle, William Harvey (b. 16 Jun 1886 - d. 17 Apr 1964) 73. Barnhardt, Charlie (b. 2 May 1927 - d. 7 Sep 1993) 74. Blackwood, Mary Hannah (b. 16 Feb 1851 - d. 3 Jul 1931) 75. Blackwood, William Spiras (b. 6 Mar 1847 - d. 8 Aug 1908) 76. Blount, Alice O. Gowan (b. 3 Feb 1875 - d. 1 Apr 1955) 77. Blount, John Meyers (b. 1839 - d. 1915) Co. K. 10 Reg., C.S.A. 78. Blount, John Meyers, Jr. (b. 26 Apr 1900 - d. 14 Dec 1968) 79. Boger, Allie F. (b. 10 Jun 1890 - d. 4 Oct 1961) 80. Boger, Alvin (b. 26 Apr 1916 - d. 30 Apr 1916) Son of W. M and L. C. Boger y 81. Boger, Annie M. (b. 1897 - d. 1976) ir Wife of N. Hugh Boger ^ 82. Boger, David Carl (b. 11 Oct 1893 - d. 25 Apr 1976) ^ 83. Boger, Dorthis Linda (b. 31 Jan 1922 - d. 17 Jan 1934) j Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Boger 0 84. Boger, Infant (b. 16 Jul 1955 - d. Unknown) ^ Daughter of Hubert and Ozell Boger £ 85. Boger, J. Robert (b. 27 Mar 1884 - d. 25 Dec 1963) ^ 86. Boger, John W. (b. 13 Nov 1894 - d. 4 Sep 1988) 87. Boger, Laura J. (b. 10 Dec 1862 - d. 5 Jul 1927) jL Wife of N. D. Boger 'f? 88. Boger, N. Hugh (b. 20 Oct 1891 - d. 9 May 1932) g 89. Boger, Nathan D. (b. 1 Nov 1861 - d. 7 Dec 1934) f 90. Boger, Pearl (b. 30 Dec 1880 - d. 3 Aug 1882) Daughter of N. D. and L. L. Boger 91. Boger, Puella (b. 3 Jun 1910 - d. 28 Mar 1912) , Daughter of W. M. and L. G. Boger 92. Boger, Ruth B. (b. 5 Jun 1887 - d. 25 May 1927) S- 1 ^http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm ^ ^ 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 4 of 20 wife of Carl Boger 93. Boger, Wilma Louise Dyson (b. 14 May 1924 - d. 1 May 1995) 94. Booe, Sarah J. (b. Unknown - d. 25 May 1901) ^ Age 63 years 95. Bowles, Annie Starbuck (b. 1788 - d. 1854) Wife of John Bowles 96. Bowles, Cornelia (b. 18 Apr 1868 - d. 10 Feb 1952) Daughter of J. L. and J. S. Bowles 97. Bowles, Francis (b. 1842 - d. 1861) Daughter of John and Janie Bowles 98. Bowles, Jas. L. (b. 4 May 1828 - d. 12 Apr 1909) 99. Bowles, Jerusha S. (b. 7 Jul 1831 - d. 3 Dec 1912) Wife of Jas. L. Bowles 100. Bowles, John (b. 1791 - d. 1862) Son of Benjamin Boles of Montgomery Co. 101. Bowles, Josephine (b. 21 Apr 1866 - d. Unknown) Daughter of J. L. and J. Bowles 102. Bowles, Ruth Malinda Tutterow (b. 15 Oct 1853 - d. 1 Feb 1928) Wife of Wm. Mitchell Bowles 103. Bowles, William Mitchell (b. 8 Aug 1848 - d. 7 Apr 1934) 104. Brown, Dwight W. (b. 21 Mar 1886 - d. 15 Sep 1931) 105. Brown, Jane Bowles (b. 12 Aug 1863 - d. 19 Feb 1933) 106. Brown, Mary Blanche (b. 25 Oct 1894 - d. 14 Jan 1976) 107. Brown, Pearl (b. 6 Jul 1897 - d. 8 Sep 1928) 108. Brown, Richard Jesse (b. 18 Nov 1859 - d. 19 Feb 1935) 109. Burton, Little Rex (b. 22 Oct 1898 - d. 27 Oct 1900) Son of W. H. and J. A. Burton 110. Carter, Hasten Wade (b. 22 Aug 1903 - d. 5 Nov 1995) 111. Carter, Jo Ann Allen (b. 18 Feb 1933 - d. 18 Jan 1969) Wife of Lawrence R. Carter 112. Carter, Mary Garrett (b. 26 Aug 1908 - d. 26 Apr 1996) 113. Casey, (Young?) Annie Marlin (b. 14 Oct 1868 - d. 16 Jun 1958) Wife of J. M. Casey 114. Casey, Camilla (b. 1830 - d. 1913) Wife of E. Perry Casey 115. Casey, E. Perry (b. 1833 - d. 1913) 116. Casey, Infants (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Four infants of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Casey. No dates given 117. Casey, J. M. (b. 10 Apr 1859 - d. 19 Jul 1922) 118. Casey, James P. C. (b. 18 Jun 1899 - d. 21 Feb 1902) Son of D. L. and S. F. Casey ^ 119. Casey, Oscar L. (b. 1873 - d. 1946) ir 120. Casey, Perry Rowan (b. 1860 - d. 1943) ^ 121. Casey, Stella L. (b. 1875 - d. 1956) ^ Wife of Oscar L. Casey ' 122. Cleary, Annie Mae (b. 21 May 1909 - d. 16 Sep 1978) uJ Wife of Clarence Paul Cleary K 123 s . Cleary, Clarence Paul (b. 3 Aug 1904 - d. 15 Nov 1986) ^ 124. Cleary, Edna Marie (b. 22 May 1907 - d. 4 Aug 1907) ^ Daughter of J. D. and C. B. Cleary ,1. 125. Cleary, Infant (b. 26 Nov 1929 - d. Unknown) Daughter of C. P. and Annie Cleary o 126. Cleary, James Daniel (b. 7 Jan 1882 - d. 3 Dec 1948) 127. Cleary, Roberta Boger (b. 10 Sep 1882 - d. 24 May 1957) Wife of James Daniel Cleary C 128. Cleary, Sadie (b. 13 Apr 1917 - d. 27 Feb 1920) Daughter of J. D. and D. E. Cleary http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 5 of 20 129. Click, Ralph B. (b. 20 Jan 1907 - d. 12 Jun 1907) 130. Clodfelter, Elizabeth Summers (b. 18 Jul 1851 - d. 23 Jul 1931) Wife of Lewis Clodfelter 131. Clodfelter, OIlie R. (b. 26 Nov 1904 - d. 29 May 1910) Son of 3. L. and L. A. Clodfelter 132. Coon, George (b. 26 Feb 1797 - d. 3 Oct 1880) 133. Coon, Jane (b. 16 Apr 1797 - d. 2 Nov 1857) 134. Coon, Nancy A. (b. 13 Mar 1857 - d. Unknown) Aged 18 years, 7 months, 26 days 135. Coon, Napolian (b. 27 Oct 1861 - d. Unknown) Aged 2 years, 27 days 136. Creason, Johnny L. (b. 17 Feb 1878 - d. 22 Mar 1903) 137. Cregar, William Mathew (b. 24 May 1971 - d. Unknown) 138. Davis, Amanda A. (b. 1 Mar 1828 - d. 28 May 1907) Wife of J. F. Davis. Aged 79 years, 2 months, 27 days 139. Davis, Sandra Kay (b. 7 Jun 1946 - d. 11 Jun 1946) Daughter of Ernie and Sarah Davis 140. DeBerry, Cora Leach (b. 15 Apr 1874 - d. 23 Aug 1899) Wife of W. G. DeBerry 141. Doss, Billy Eugene (b. 16 Aug 1935 - d. 13 Aug 1982) 142. Dugger, Archie Edward (b. 22 Sep 1911 - d. 25 Nov 1980) 143. Dugger, Katie Lou Green (b. 22 Apr 1911 - d. 29 Oct 1980) 144. Dwiggens, Annie Sue (b. 27 Jun 1917 - d. 12 Jul 1926) 145. Dwiggens, J. H. B. (b. 20 Oct 1860 - d. 3 May 1951) 146. Dwiggens, Loa Flake (b. 24 Jun 1905 - d. 21 Aug 1953) 147. Dwiggens, Lucy Barneycastle (b. 26 May 1890 - d. 21 Jun 1979) 148. Dwiggens, Mary Ann Gowan (b. 20 Feb 1867 - d. 27 Oct 1938) Wife of J. H. B. Dwiggens 149. Dwiggens, Mattie Walker (b. 9 Apr 1883 - d. 14 Jun 1943) Wife of Thomas P. Dwiggens 150. Dwiggens, Meekie T. (b. 20 Aug 1878 - d. 21 Sep 1954) Wife of J. H. Dwiggens. Aged 76 years, 1 month, 1 day 151. Dwiggens, Roxie V. (b. 13 Jun 1893 - d. 7 Jul 1895) Daughter of J. H. B. and M. A. Dwiggens 152. Dwiggens, Sarah M. (b. 4 Feb 1898 - d. 28 Jul 1899) Daughter of J. H. B. and M. A. Dwiggens 153. Dwiggens, Thomas P. (b. 2 Nov 1883 - d. 17 Mar 1964) 154. Dwiggins, A. A. (b. 1853 - d. 1931) 155. Dwiggins, Aline Everhardt (b. 30 Dec 1899 - d. 12 Jun 1994) 156. Dwiggins, Amanda E. (b. 1854 - d. 1925) Wife of R. A. Dwiggins ^ 157. Dwiggins, Ashley (b. 4 Aug 1805 - d. 15 Mar 1889) I- 158. Dwiggins, B. M. Kurfees (b. 1844 - d. 1930) 2. Wife of A. A. Dwiggins ^ 159. Dwiggins, Belle Parks (b. 21 Feb 1893 - d. 18 Oct 1980) » 160. Dwiggins, Bertie Lee (b. 18 Mar 1882 - d. 20 Dec 1965) <2 Daughter of John W. and Mary R. Dwiggins ^ 161. Dwiggins, D. H. (b. 9 Mar 1835 - d. 20 Aug 1916) 3 Aged 81 years, 5 months, 11 days 162. Dwiggins, Delphia Walker (b. 5 Jun 1881 - d. 16 May 1952) 1- 163. Dwiggins, Elijah Frank (b. 4 Jan 1887 - d. 14 Jan 1969) ^ 164. Dwiggins, Gaynell (b. 8 Feb 1945 - d. 8 Feb 1945) ^ 165. Dwiggins, Hennie Renegar (b. 8 Nov 1898 - d. 16 Jan 1978) 166. Dwiggins, Hilda G. (b. 15 Feb 1943 - d. 15 Feb 1943) 167. Dwiggins, Infant (b. 4 Jan 1887 - d. 4 Jan 1887) ^ Son of J. W. and M. E. Dwiggins ' 168. Dwiggins, Infant (b. 12 Sep 1878 - d. Unknown) ty Infant of A. A. and B. M. Dwiggins X o ^ lil^ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 » 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 6 of 20 169. Dwiggins, Infant (b. 2 Jan 1892 - d. Unknown) Infant of A. A. and B. M. Dwiggins 170. Dwiggins, J. H. (b. 19 Oct 1858 - d. 25 Dec 1943) Aged 85 years, 2 months, 6 days 171. Dwiggins, 3.W. (b. 17 Mar 1856 - d. 14 Oct 1932) 172. Dwiggins, James A. (b. 13 Jan 1873 - d. 5 Jan 1876) Son of J. P. and S. P. Dwiggins 173. Dwiggins, James F. (b. 9 Jul 1840 - d. 16 Jun 1927) 174. Dwiggins, James L. (b. 9 Oct 1887 - d. 20 Jun 1888) Son of J. P. and S. P. Dwiggins 175. Dwiggins, Kitty Gowen (b. 11 Jan 1903 - d. 4 Sep 1924) Daughter of J. H. and Mary Dwiggins 176. Dwiggins, L F. (b. 24 Jun 1905 - d. 21 Aug 1953) 177. Dwiggins, Latta Ralph (b. 15 Feb 1891 - d. 8 Apr 1975) 178. Dwiggins, Lester (b. 13 Mar 1916 - d. 22 Mar 1916) Son of T. P. and M. E. Dwiggins 179. Dwiggins, Lonnie McLaurie (b. 5 Jun 1900 - d. 19 Oct 1975) 180. Dwiggins, Louisa E. Voss (b. 5 Oct 1837 - d. 2 Sep 1931) Wife of D. H. Dwiggins 181. Dwiggins, Lovie Belle Bowles (b. 12 Sep 1861 - d. 27 Sep 1943) Wife of William F. Dwiggins 182. Dwiggins, Maggie Jones (b. 17 Mar 1894 - d. 25 Sep 1970) Wife of Elijah Frank Dwiggins 183. Dwiggins, Marshall L. (b. 1 Nov 1888 - d. 3 Aug 1974) 184. Dwiggins, Mary E. (b. 2 Oct 1856 - d. 23 Mar 1924) Wife of J. W. Dwiggins 185. Dwiggins, Mattie F. (b. 29 Oct 1861 - d. 1 Jul 1910) Wife of J. D. Dwiggins 186. Dwiggins, Meekie J. Blackwelder (b. 8 May 1892 - d. 6 Nov 1924) Wife of M. L. Dwiggins 187. Dwiggins, Nancy (b. 10 May 1818 - d. 20 Jan 1877) Wife of Ashley Dwiggins 188. Dwiggins, Pearl Hendren (b. 26 Jan 1910 - d. 18 Apr 1994) 189. Dwiggins, R. A. (b. 1849 - d. 1920) 190. Dwiggins, Rufus (b. 28 Oct 1926 - d. 16 Apr 1997) 191. Dwiggins, Sadie Lee McDaniel (b. 6 Dec 1905 - d. 27 Dec 1968) Wife of Wm. Franklin Dwiggins 192. Dwiggins, Sallie Shore (b. 1 Feb 1902 - d. 15 Jun 1971) 193. Dwiggins, Sarah P. (b. 11 Feb 1841 - d. 19 Feb 1927) Wife of J. P. Dwiggins 194. Dwiggins, Thomas Wesley (b. 29 Sep 1888 - d. 20 May 1967) 195. Dwiggins, Ussey M. (b. 12 Nov 1891 - d. Unknown) ^ Daughter of D. H. and L. E. Dwiggins. Aged 12 years ^ 196. Dwiggins, William F. (b. 9 Feb 1866 - d. 4 Mar 1952) ^ 197. Dwiggins, William Franklin (b. 7 Dec 1893 - d. 22 Mar 1994) * 198. Dwiggins, William T. "Stokes" (b. 2 Oct 1893 - d. 5 Jul 1966) 199. Dyson, Alice Evans (b. 3 Dec 1912 - d. 21 Oct 1988) K 200. Dyson, Infant Son (b. 13 Jun 1947 - d. 13 Jun 1947) ^ Infant son of Wade and Alice Dyson ^ 201. Dyson, Mamie Tutterow (b. 19 May 1886 - d. 27 Feb 1949) ^ Wife of N. B. Dyson ^ 202. Dyson, Noah Belle (b. 12 Sep 1881 - d. 16 Jan 1969) 0 203. Dyson, Robert Clyde (b. 1 Jan 1915 - d. 31 Oct 1978) , 204. Dyson, Wade Hampton, Sr. (b. 3 Feb 1913 - d. 7 Feb 1997) 205. Early, Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Daughter of Gert Holman and Roland Early 1 206. Edwards, Gloria Jean (b. 31 Jul 1951 - d. 14 Dec 1951) ^ 207. Elkins, Willis Burns (b. 29 Jun 1890 - d. 20 Apr 1980) o ci http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 7 of 20 208. Emerson, Bessie B. (b. 1883 - d. 1961) Wife of J. S. Emerson 209. Emerson, Grover C. (b. 11 Mar 1885 - d. 23 Sep 1911) Aged 26 year, 6 months, 12 days 210. Emerson, John S. (b. 1879 - d. 1927) 211. Emerson, Richard M. (b. 9 Feb 1898 - d. 10 Jun 1923) 212. Emerson, Sallie J. (b. 22 Jan 1860 - d. 22 Jul 1904) Wife of T. S. Emerson. Aged 44 years, 6 months 213. Emerson, Thomas J. (b. 22 Mar 1854 - d. 13 Oct 1924) 214. Emerson, Willie G. E. (b. 2 Aug 1880 - d. 19 May 1884) Son of T. S. and S. J. Emerson 215. Evans, Cuba Keesee (b. 20 Aug 1889 - d. 24 Oct 1967) Wife of George Evans 216. Evans, George (b. 21 Feb 1884 - d. 10 Nov 1955) 217. Evans, George Ernest, Jr. (b. 28 Jan 1915 - d. 25 Jan 1994) 218. Evans, Lois Cain (b. 4 Aug 1919 - d. 22 Sep 1993) 219. Evans, Robert Curtis (b. 9 Aug 1919 - d. 9 Dec 1993) 220. Evans, W. Frank (b. 9 Jul 1911 - d. 22 Apr 1926) 221. Feimster, Bobby Gill (b. 22 Nov 1922 - d. 22 Apr 1978) RFC., U.S. Army, World War II 222. Feimster, Frances Holmes (b. 14 Oct 1920 - d. 15 Apr 1983) Wife of Ralph Feimster 223. Feimster, Ralph Woodrow (b. 9 Mar 1918 - d. 11 May 1975) 224. Feimster, Robinette Holmes (b. 28 Nov 1929 - d. 3 Mar 1975) 225. Ferebee, Carol Jean (b. 27 Jul 1949 - d. 29 Jul 1949) 226. Fitzgerald, Neely M. (b. Unknown - d. 15 Oct 1883) Son of M. and A. N. Fitzgerald. Aged 12 days 227. Foster, Floella (b. 12 Jul 1910 - d. 11 Jul 1982) Wife of Reuben Foster 228. Foster, Francis Hinkle (b. 15 Nov 1864 - d. 31 Oct 1952) 229. Foster, Infant (b. 6 Nov 1932 - d. 6 Nov 1932) Son of Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Foster 230. Foster, Mary Emmit (b. 13 Sep 1888 - d. 29 May 1906) Daughter of C. P. and L. M. Foster 231. Foster, Reuben Jewell (b. 4 Dec 1910 - d. 25 Feb 1978) 232. Fried, Viola Ijames (b. 24 Nov 1904 - d. 2 Nov 1960) Beloved wife of Albert Fried 233. Garrett, Brice P. (b. 10 Nov 1884 - d. 26 Dec 1968) 234. Garrett, Minnie B. (b. 1 Jul 1885 - d. 1 Aug 1977) ^ Wife of Bryce P. Garrett ^ 235. Gibson, Elizabeth G. (b. 14 Apr 1887 - d. 23 Oct 1978) ^ 236. Gibson, George Ellis (b. 3 Jun 1875 - d. 4 Mar 1963) ^ 237. Gibson, Lillian Alexander (Mrs.) (b. 13 Jul 1907 - d. 6 Dec 1973) , Aged 66 years, 5 months, 23 days ^ 238. Gibson, Paul (b. 13 Jan 1917 - d. 2 Nov 1941) Son of G. E. and E. C. Gibson 2 239. Gillaspie, Fay Jeanell (b. 21 Jan 1937 - d. 21 Jan 1937) ^ Infant of Boyden and Era Gillaspie * 240. Glasscock, Nancy Catherine Kurfees (b. 12 Jan 1855 - d. 23 Dec 1940) ^ Wife of J. L. Glasscock ^ 241. Godbey, Agusta (b. 25 Nov 1883 - d. 26 Oct 1897) o Daughter of J. L. and Francis Godbey ^ 242. Godbey, Armit Edward (b. 21 May 1928 - d. 28 Jun 1973) 243. Godbey, Cornelia (b. 26 Aug 1909 - d. 9 Nov 1910) Daughter of J. L. and Francis Godbey 244. Godbey, Elizabeth (b. 1837 - d. 11 Feb 1915) ^ 245. Godbey, Elsie Wilson (b. 8 Jan 1882 - d. 16 Jul 1940) X o c: X http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 8 of 20 Wife of Jay C, Godbey 246. Godbey, Filmore L (b. 4 Mar 1889 - d. 31 May 1958) 247. Godbey, Francis (b. 1857 - d. 1942) Wife of John E. Godbey 248. Godbey, Henrietta K. (b. 17 Mar 1899 - d. 29 Sep 1972) Wife of Filmore L. Godbey 249. Godbey, Infant (b. 3 Mar 1931 - d. 3 Mar 1931) Son of F. L. and Henrietta Godbey 250. Godbey, Isabelle May Boger (b. 8 Mar 1896 - d. 24 Jan 1921) Wife of Jay C. Godbey 251. Godbey, James A. (b. 12 Sep 1881 - d. 15 Jul 1882) Son of J. E. and F. C. Godbey 252. Godbey, Jay C. (b. 13 Jun 1887 - d. 20 Sep 1945) 253. Godbey, John Edward (b. Unknown - d. 3 May 1909) Aged about 49 years 254. Godbey, Maxie (b. Sep 1896 - d. 22 Oct 1918) Son of J. E. and C. E. Godbey 255. Godbey, William M. (b. 3 May 1895 - d. 9 Mar 1898) Son of J. E. and F. C. Godbey 256. Gowans, Simeon (b. 1 Apr 1847 - d. 26 Jul 1933) Co. E, 42 N.C. Inf., C.S.A. 257. Gowen, Lucy A. (b. 27 Mar 1839 - d. 13 Feb 1923) 258. Granger, James Marion (b. 28 Nov 1860 - d. 14 Dec 1936) 259. Granger, Mary F. (b. 6 Jan 1834 - d. 4 Jun 1916) Wife of W. B. Granger 260. Granger, Mary Victoria (b. 18 Nov 1857 - d. 7 Apr 1950) Wife of J. M. Granger 261. Granger, W. B. (b. 12 Dec 1845 - d. 24 May 1926) 262. Green, Elizabeth T. (b. 1959 - d. 1959) 263. Green, F. Elizabeth (b. 1919 - d. 1931) Daughter of Nellie and J. B. Green 264. Green, Fannie Jones (b. 23 Dec 1879 - d. 14 Sep 1972) Wife of John W. Green 265. Green, Infant (b. 27 Oct 1932 - d. 27 Oct 1932) Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Green 266. Green, J. Burris (b. 1899 - d. 1964) ci. 267. Green, James Carl, Jr. (b. 3 Dec 1957 - d. 20 Nov 1976) ^ 268. Green, John W. (b. 8 Jan 1873 - d. 19 Nov 1939) 2 269. Green, Marshall G. (b. 22 Dec 1874 - d. 14 Jun 1876) ^ Son of J. S. and S. A. Green O 270. Green, Nellie T. (b. 14 Feb 1900 - d. 18 Sep 1995) » Wife of J. Burris Green ^ 271. Green, Robert J. (b. 5 May 1915 - d. 1 Oct 1917) ^ 272. Green, Roger M. (b. 13 Jan 1902 - d. 7 Mar 1904) 2 Son of J. W. and F. M. Green 273. Green, Sallie A. (b. 29 Oct 1852 - d. 5 May 1885) Wife of J. S. Green 274. Harbin, Clay (b. 20 Mar 1916 - d. 13 Jun 1966) ^ 275. Harbin, Clyde (b. 20 Mar 1916 - d. 3 Sep 1993) ^ 276. Harbin, Omie M. "Tincy" (b. 3 Dec 1918 - d. Unknown) J Wife of Clay Harbin 277. Harbin, Onie M. "Polly" (b. 3 Dec 1918 - d. Unknown) Wife of Clyde Harbin 278. Harpe, Maggie Dyson (b. 20 May 1916 - d. 14 Dec 1991) Wife of Paul Harpe J 279. Harpe, Paul Forrest (b. 29 Sep 1909 - d. 29 Aug 1966) X 280. Harper, Maude Brown (b. 28 Aug 1891 - d. 12 Jan 1976) o a a) J http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm ^ ^ 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 9 of 20 281. Hayes, B. R. (b. 24 Oct 1837 - d. 3 Nov 1896) Aged 51 years, 14 days - 282. Hayes, Charles (b. 13 Feb 1805 - d. 20 Jun 1887) ^ Aged 82 years, 4 months, 7 days 283. Hayes, Martha (b. 10 Sep 1804 - d. 20 Feb 1883) Wife of Charles Hayes. Aged 78 years, 5 months, 10 days 284. Hayes, Mary B. (b. 12 Jul 1876 - d. 7 Oct 1876) Daughter!. D. and M. E. Hayes. Aged 2 months, 20 days 285. Hayes, Mary E. (b. 28 May 1853 - d. 3 Sep 1876) Wife of J. D. Hayes. Aged 23 years, 3 months, 5 days 286. Hayes, Rebecca G. (b. 25 Feb 1834 - d. 6 Sep 1878) Daughter of Charles and Martha Hayes. Aged 44 years, 6 months, 11 days 287. Helper, Anna S. (b. 11 Nov 1835 - d. 29 Feb 1907) Wife of H. H. Helper. Husband and wife - separate stones 288. Helper, Daniel Ott (b. 1875 - d. 1926) 289. Helper, H. H. (b. 21 Mar 1822 - d. 19 Sep 1899) 290. Hendren, Maggie N. (b. 23 Jan 1908 - d. 13 Jul 1913) Daughter of A. N. and C. L. Hendren 291. Hendren, Willie Mae (b. 15 Sep 1921 - d. 10 Feb 1923) Daughter of W. L. and J. C. Hendren 292. Hendricks, Jesse Adams (b. 9 Jun 1867 - d. 14 Aug 1940) 293. Hendricks, Lila Emerson (b. 22 May 1892 - d. 11 Apr 1928) Wife of G. M. Hendricks 294. Hendricks, Mary Ann Anderson (b. 29 Jun 1870 - d. 7 Aug 1946) Wife of Jesse Adam 295. Hendricks, Ralph Martin (b. Unknown - d. 30 Aug 1956) Aged 47 years 296. Hendricks, Thomas R. (b. 11 May 1908 - d. 12 Sep 1911) Son of J. A. and M. A. Hendricks 297. Hinkle, George S. (b. 3 Jan 1873 - d. 28 Sep 1875) Son of G. W. and M. A. Hinkle 298. Hinkle, George W. (b. 2 Aug 1842 - d. 17 Jul 1919) Co. F, 13 N. Inf., C.S.A. 299. Hinkle, Mary A. (b. 14 Feb 1834 - d. 17 Jun 1905) Wife of G. W. Hinkle 300. Hinkle, Mary M. (b. 10 Aug 1803 - d. 12 May 1900) 301. Hinkle, Sarah A. (b. 17 Feb 1871 - d. 24 Feb 1875) ~ Daughter of G. W. and M. A. Hinkle 302. Hinkle, Susanna (b. 15 May 1839 - d. 19 Jul 1865) ^ Wife of G. W. Hinkle w 303. Holman, J. W. (b. 27 Jun 1835 - d. 15 Sep 1893) ^ Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holman ^ 304. Holman, Mary E. (b. 1 Oct 1818 - d. 5 Sep 1893) ^ Wife of Isaac Holman . Aged 74 years, 11 months, 4 days 305. Horn, Enoch (b. 29 Mar 1839 - d. 3 Feb 1886) "2 Aged 46 years, 10 months, 4 days 306. Horn, Rebecca (b. Unknown - d. 21 Nov 1915) • Aged about 75 years !n 307. House, Mary P. (b. 10 May 1880 - d. 27 May 1969) o 308. Ijames, Amy Elizabeth Cartner (b. 23 Jun 1873 - d. 31 Dec 1951) ^ Wife of Frank Ijames K 309. Ijames, B. G. (b. 1845 - d. 1924) 310. Ijames, B. R. (b. 24 Oct 1837 - d. 8 Nov 1898) 311. Ijames, Beal (b. 1 May 1809 - d. 26 Sep 1888) 312. Ijames, Betty Jean (b. 20 Jun 1937 - d. 24 Jun 1937) Daughter of William M. and Colean Ijames http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/ciavie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 10 of 20 313. Ijames, Colean Correll (b. 22 May 1914 - d. Unknown) Wife of William M. Ijames 314. Ijames, Denton (b. 15 Sep 1811 - d. 9 Jan 1892) Aged 80 years, 3 months, 24 days 315. Ijames, Dovie Alice Brown (b. 1852 - d. 1925) Wife of B. J. Ijames 316. Ijames, Essie Wafford (b. 10 Aug 1895 - d. 7 Nov 1975) Beloved wife of W. B. Ijames 317. Ijames, Eula Lois Blalock (b. 28 Jun 1887 - d. 15 Dec 1944) Wife of J. C. Ijames 318. Ijames, Frances Geneva (b. 24 Oct 1915 - d. 18 Jun 1989) 319. Ijames, Frank Stewart (b. 3 Dec 1972 - d. 25 Sep 1952) 320. Ijames, Glenn Alexander (b. 24 Jul 1916 - d. 17 Dec 1988) 321. Ijames, James D. (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Sgt., Company F, 13th Infantry, C.S.A. 322. Ijames, James L. (b. 1886 - d. 1928) 323. Ijames, Jerry L. (b. 22 Jan 1884 - d. 25 Apr 1968) 324. Ijames, John C. (b. 7 Jul 1885 - d. 27 Oct 1973) 325. Ijames, M. J. (b. 26 Jul 1834 - d. 11 Jan 1915) Wife of B. R. Ijames . Aged 80 years, 5 months, 16 days 326. Ijames, Margaret E. (b. 26 Jan 1826 - d. 4 Feb 1910) Wife of Denton Ijames . Aged 84 years, 9 days, 327. Ijames, Mary A. (b. 16 Jul 1866 - d. 25 Jul 1866) Infant daughter of B. R. and M. J. Ijames 328. Ijames, Mary E. Coon (b. 17 Jul 1838 - d. 21 May 1919) Wife of J. D. Ijames 329. Ijames, Pearl Annie Koontz (b. 21 Feb 1889 - d. 18 Jan 1933) Wife of Jerry L. Ijames 330. Ijames, Rachel Cleary (b. 3 May 1814 - d. 2 Feb 1871) Wife of B. Ijames 331. Ijames, Ralph (b. 2 Feb 1912 - d. 14 Dec 1918) Son of J. L. and P. A. Ijames 332. Ijames, Sarah Elam (b. 15 Feb 1902 - d. 24 Dec 1971) Wife of William G. Ijames 333. Ijames, William Boone (b. 7 Sep 1879 - d. 4 Aug 1968) 334. Ijames, William Grady (b. 25 Nov 1897 - d. 7 Aug 1970) 335. Ijames, William Marion "Pete" (b. 7 Sep 1912 - d. 13 Jan 1982) 336. Jarvis, June Franklin (b. 9 Jun 1886 - d. 22 Oct 1980) ^ 337. Jarvis, Mary Katherine Thomason (b. 8 Sep 1885 - d. 5 Sep 1975) y Wife of June F. Jarvis 2; 338. Jarvis, Paul H. (b. 17 Feb 1912 - d. 23 Aug 1936) ^ 339. Johnson, Spencer Morrison (b. 7 Jan 1903 - d. 16 Apr 1892) 1 340. Jones, Edna Tutterow (b. 2 Jun 1919 - d. 12 Sep 1973) o Wife of James Henry Jones 1^ 341. Jones, James Austin (b. 6 Jun 1888 - d. 12 Mar 1972) ^ 342. Jones, James Henry (b. 31 Oct 1917 - d. 31 Jul 1993) ^ 343. Jones, Joanna Ratledge (b. 14 Oct 1885 - d. 2 Nov 1943) Wife of James Austin Jones. Married December 16, 1908 H- 344. Keller, Alexander (b. 12 Sep 1848 - d. 2 Sep 1935) ^2 345. Keller, Cozy Gertrude Stroud (b. 29 Mar 1896 - d. 26 Jun 1956) o Wife of William F. Keller 2 346. Keller, Fanny (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) V Wife of W. M. Keller ^0^ 347. Keller, John Adam (b. 1872 - d. 1947) ^ 348. Keller, Joseph (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Company E, 42nd N.C. Infantry, C.S.A. S 349. Keller, Leilia Bowles (b. 21 May 1866 ? - d. 21 Oct 1953) t d- ^ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm ^ 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 11 of 20 Wife of Alexander Keller 350. Keller, Rosa (b. 5 Nov 1889 - d. 15 Nov 1966) 351. Keller, Thomas Oscar "Buck" (b. 21 Jan 1907 - d. 16 Jan 1994) 352. Keller, Travis M. (b. 10 Jun 1925 - d. 17 Dec 1925) Son of W. F. and C. G. Keller 353. Keller, W. M. (b. 1852 - d. 1927) 354. Keller, William Franklin (b. 31 Jan 1891 - d. 30 Jun 1971) 355. Kimmer, Dewey David (b. 25 Mar 1914 - d. 30 Nov 1978) RFC., U.S. Army, World War II 356. Kimmer, Nellie Deo Dyson (b. 29 Dec 1918 - d. 31 Mar 1993) 357. Kurfees, C. S. (b. 17 Mar 1887 - d. 12 Aug 1962) 358. Kurfees, C. W. (b. 3 May 1850 - d. 4 Aug 1926) 359. Kurfees, Caleb S. (b. 12 Jan 1819 - d. 19 Apr 1891) 360. Kurfees, Carrie Orrell (b. 9 Mar 1881 - d. 23 Feb 1965) 361. Kurfees, Charlie F. (b. 12 Dec 1861 - d. 20 Feb 1923) 362. Kurfees, Dolphus C. (b. 13 Dec 1887 - d. 14 Aug 1945) 363. Kurfees, Dorothy A. (b. 1918 - d. 1920) Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Kurfees 364. Kurfees, Emily M. (b. 11 May 1840 - d. 24 Feb 1928) 365. Kurfees, Hannah (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) 366. Kurfees, Infant (b. 17 Jun 1884 - d. 9 Jul 1884) Son of J. G. and S. E. Kurfees 367. Kurfees, Infant (b. 11 Jul 1874 - d. 29 Jul 1874) Son of J. G. and S. E. Kurfees 368. Kurfees, J. P. (b. 24 Jan 1826 - d. 15 Jun 1898) 369. Kurfees, James R. (b. 17 Dec 1837 - d. 10 Apr 1915) Aged 77 years, 8 months, 23 days 370. Kurfees, John G. (b. 1847 - d. 1918) 371. Kurfees, Lou Edna Williams (b. 2 Sep 1898 - d. 8 Aug 1981) Wife of C. W. Kurfees 372. Kurfees, Mamie V. (b. 4 Sep 1867 - d. 4 Sep 1946) 373. Kurfees, Marin (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) 374. Kurfees, Mary (b. 7 May 1815 - d. 17 Feb 1908) Wife of Caleb S. Kurfees 375. Kurfees, Mary (b. 28 Feb 1833 - d. 26 Apr 1908) Wife of J. P. Kurfees 376. Kurfees, Mary E. Keller (b. 1849 - d. Unknown) Wife of Z. Chalmus Kurfees 377. Kurfees, Mary J. "Mamie" (b. 1878 - d. 1926) . 378. Kurfees, Mattie B. (b. 1881 - d. 1948) ^ 379. Kurfees, Mollie (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) i- 380. Kurfees, Nancy E. (b. 14 May 1845 - d. 12 Apr 1956) 2 Daughter of M. and H. Kurfees ^ 381. Kurfees, Sarah A. (b. 10 May 1837 - d. 11 Jun 1907) Wife of James P. Kurfees 0 382. Kurfees, Sarah E. (b. 1847 - d. 1927) »»• 383. Kurfees, W. N. (b. 31 Dec 1873 - d. 8 Jan 1927) C 384. Kurfees, Z. Chalmus (b. 1842 - d. 1921) ^ 385. Lapish, Abba Irena Mae (b. 21 May 1872 - d. 15 Jun 1951) ^ Wife of Earnest Lapish ^ 386. Lapish, fearnest (b. 21 Sep 1878 - d. 19 Jul 1949) ^ 387. Lapish, John David, Sr. (b. 18 Oct 1913 - d. 24 Aug 1989) ^ 388. Lapish, John Lee (b. 12 Oct 1935 - d. 15 Jul 1945) ^ Son of W. H. and Emma Lapish iCjwh. 389. Lapish, Mary Tutterow (b. 14 Feb 1911 - d. 5 Apr 1997) ^ 390. Lapish, Stella Sue (b. 7 Apr 1940 - d. 19 May 1940) Daughter of W. H. and Emma Lapish Jy 391. Latham, Albert G. (b. 23 Nov 1909 - d. 13 Nov 1984) Ltt £ 1 ^ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm H 3 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 12 of 20 392. Latham, James Martin (b. 5 May 1906 - d. 17 Nov 1984) 393. Latham, Margaret Evans (b. 23 Aug 1921 - d. Unknown) 394. Latham, Polly Tutterow (b. 30 Oct 1911 - d. 19 Jul 1986) 395. Leach, David (b. 3 Feb 1836 - d. 5 Feb 1892) 396. Leach, E. P. (b. 1858 - d. 1938) 397. Leach, Emma F. (b. 29 Dec 1881 - d. 12 Jul 1899) Daughter of W. J. and M. J. Leach 398. Leach, Julia (b. 1861 - d. 1924) Wife of E. P. Leach 399. Leach, Lonnie (b. 14 Mar 1880 - d. 12 Jul 1899) Son of W. J. and M. J. Leach 400. Leach, M. Green (b. 22 Apr 1841 - d. 23 Nov 1915) Wife of David Leach 401. Leach, Maggie M. (b. 28 Dec 1893 - d. 11 Apr 1902) Daughter of E. P. and J. B. Leach 402. Leach, Mary B. (b. 12 Feb 1853 - d. 3 Sep 1913) 403. Leach, Nancy (b. 8 Apr 1811 - d. 29 Nov 1892) 404. Leach, Z. W. (b. 11 Dec 1848 - d. Unknown) 405. Lyerly, John Robert (b. 19 Dec 1929 - d. 6 Sep 1990) 406. Mabe, Charlie H. (b. 7 Apr 1914 - d. 6 Nov 1945) 407. Mabe, Esther Tutterow (b. 29 Nov 1898 - d. 18 Dec 1946) Wife of Jack Mabe 408. Mabe, Mae Dwiggins (b. 11 Apr 1913 - d. Unknown) Wife of Charlie H. Mabe 409. Maners, Herman F. (b. 7 Mar 1912 - d. 2 Nov 1993) 410. May, Annie Tutterow (b. 27 Jul 1884 - d. 13 May 1947) Wife of F. M. May 411. McClamrock, Chalmers T. (b. 12 Nov 1849 - d. 29 Jan 1904) 412. McClamrock, Lealer J. (b. 17 Oct 1881 - d. 25 May 1883) 413. McClamrock, Mary E. (b. 4 Feb 1857 - d. 11 Jul 1934) 414. McClamrock, Mary L. (b. 20 Oct 1876 - d. 18 May 1878) 415. McDaniel, Cecil Koontz (b. 11 Dec 1910 - d. Unknown) 416. McDaniel, Felma B. Davis (b. 22 Oct 1914 - d. 8 Oct 1977) Wife of Cecil Koontz McDaniel 417. McDaniel, J. S. (b. 30 Nov 1876 - d. 28 Sep 1955) 418. McDaniel, James Crecrates (b. 23 Sep 1933 - d. 17 Jun 1956) 419. McDaniel, Leila Alice Koontz (b. 2 Nov 1879 - d. 16 Jul 1932) d. Wife of J. S. McDaniel ^ 420. McDonald, Mary (b. 10 Sep 1906 - d. 13 Nov 1910) <2 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McDonald \»» 421. McSwain, Mary Gertrude (b. 22 Jun 1943 - d. 30 Dec 1943) ■cJ Daughter of J. W. and Kanie McSwain I 422. Merrell, Mazie L. Vanzant (b. 1 Sep 1911 - d. Unknown) o 423. Merrell, Wayne B. (b. 23 Aug 1915 - d. 4 Jul 1959)^ 424. Miller, Infant (b. 10 Jun 1957 - d. 11 Jun 1957)^ Son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Miller . Aged 1 day ^ 425. Moore, Danny Ray (b. 17 Jun 1946 - d. 8 May 1969) 426. Moore, Elizabeth Howard (b. 1 Jan 1922 - d. Unknown) 427. Moore, James F. (b. 3 Jan 1868 - d. 25 Jan 1953) 428. Moore, Mary Powell (b. 23 Oct 1876 - d. 17 Apr 1938) 429. Moore, Paul Kimbrough (b. 2 Mar 1905 - d. 24 Jan 1974)^ 430. Moore, Viola Nichols (b. 13 Jun 1916 - d. 3 Feb 1997) X 431. Mullican, Elizabeth "Betty" (b. 1836 - d. 1912) y 432. Mullican, Sarah Brown Helper (b. 1798 - d. 1880) 433. Murphy, Ernest Ervin (b. 28 Jun 1908 - d. 4 Oct 1972) ^ ^ 434. Murphy, Hazel (b. 6 Jun 1914 - d. 17 May 1916) Daughter of W. O. and M. M. Murphy ^ 435. Murphy, Julia Keller (b. 1859 - d. 1944) X 436. Murphy, Margaret Nail (b. 7 Feb 1909 - d. 2 Feb 1985) o ci 3^ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 I Y- \P C3 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 13 of 20 437. Murphy, Minnie T. (b. 18 Feb 1888 - d. 4 Sep 1967) Wife of William 0. Murphy 438. Murphy, William O. (b. 30 Oct 1887 - d. 16 Nov 1953) 439. O'Neal, John F. (b. 9 Sep 1909 - d. Unknown) Husband of Stella Tutterow O'Neal 440. O'Neal, Stella Tutterow (b. 12 Dec 1905 - d. 4 Jan 1961) 441. Owings, Anna Mae Anderson (b. 24 Mar 1916 - d. Unknown) Wife of James Lawrence Owens 442. Owings, James Lawrence (b. 23 Sep 1909 - d. 24 Aug 1966) 443. Parker, J. S. (b. 6 Jun 1871 - d. 25 Feb 1949) 444. Parker, Minnie Bell (b. 29 Sep 1876 - d. 13 Jan 1949) Wife of J. S. Parker 445. Penry, B. F. (b. 22 Oct 1854 - d. 23 Jan 1956) Son of Thomas and N. Penry 446. Penry, Boone (b. 13 May 1807 - d. 29 Aug 1836) OLDEST GRAVE IN CENTER CEMETERY 447. Penry, Boone T. (b. 25 May 1832 - d. 3 May 1863) Son of Boon and Mary B. Penry 448. Penry, Elizabeth (b. Unknown - d. 24 Jul 1855) Daughter of James and Hannah Penry 449. Penry, Hannah (b. 25 May 1779 - d. 14 Aug 1857) Wife of James Penry . Aged 78 years, 2 months, 19 days 450. Penry, Ida Jane (b. 21 Nov 1881 - d. 29 Mar 1883) Daughter of C. B. and M. C. Penry 451. Penry, James (b. Unknown - d. 4 Oct 1854) Aged 74 years, 11 months, 23 days 452. Penry, Nancy Kurfees (b. 21 Oct 1834 - d. 28 Jan 1915) 453. Penry, Samuel N. (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) 454. Penry, Sarah E (b. 8 Oct 1834 - d. 17 Nov 1856) Daughter of Boon and Mary B. Penry 455. Penry, Sarah Elizabeth (b. 15 Dec 1853 - d. 27 Dec 1937) 456. Penry, Thomas S. (b. 23 Jan 1833 - d. 31 Mar 1901) 457. Phelps, Dana Marie (b. 16 Jan 1957 - d. 16 Jan 1957) Infant daughter of John and Jettie Phelps 458. Pitts, Charles Hampton (b. 1 Dec 1905 - d. 1 May 1976) 459. Pool, Clarence (b. 23 Jan 1902 - d. 23 Feb 1903) Aged 1 year, 1 month 460. Poole, Eva B. Walker (b. 23 Sep 1888 - d. 18 Mar 1954) ^ Wife of James R. Poole ^ 461. Poole, Infant (b. 1 Jan 1893 - d. Unknown)^ Son of L. M. and L. J. Poole ^ 462. Poole, Katherine Smith (b. 24 Mar 1927 - d. 31 Dec 1995) O 463. Poole, L. J. Dwiggins (b. 23 Aug 1862 - d. 14 Jun 1961) 1 Wife of L. M. Poole S 464. Poole, L. M. (b. 10 Mar 1869 - d. 10 Apr 1931) t 465. Pope, DeWitt C. (b. 14 Jan 1860 - d. 18 Jul 1901) 2 466. Pope, Effie Page (b. 1 Aug 1894 - d. 18 Mar 1968) Wife of F. Reid Pope ' 467. Pope, Emma D. Casey (b. 14 Jan 1865 - d. 3 Jan 1944) io 468. Pope, Flake Reid (b. 7 Apr 1892 - d. 3 Jan 1958) S 469. Potts, Ada Josephine Tayes (b. 30 Nov 1911 - d. 21 May 1981) ^ 470. Potts, Infant (b. 14 Jun 1961 - d. Unknown) ^ Daughter of W. R. and Janie Potts 3*^ 471. Potts, Martin Frank (b. 7 Sep 1906 - d. 14 Apr 1983) 472. Potts, Owens F. (b. 19 Jul 1877 - d. 6 Jan 1900) Son of J. A. and L. Potts v> 473. Potts, Thomas Wilbert (b. 21 Apr 1930 - d. 20 Oct 1975) iU X o <si ^ http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/davie/cem028.htm H S 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 14 of 20 474. Powell, Anna Smoot (b. 2 Sep 1896 - d. 7 Jun 1980) 475. Powell, Fred Thomas (b. 15 May 1923 - d. 20 Dec 1981) SI., U.S. Navy, World War II 476. Powell, Georgia Lula (b. 18 Nov 1904 - d. 7 Nov 1981) Cremated, ashes buried here 477. Powell, Hilary Haywood (b. 26 Dec 1906 - d. 25 Aug 1963) 478. Powell, James Chapman (b. 14 Sep 1893 - d. 27 Jan 1956) 479. Powell, James Ransom (b. 19 Feb 1863 - d. 22 Oct 1943) 480. Powell, James S. (b. 7 Dec 1932 - d. 18 Dec 1962) Son of William and Anna S. Powell 481. Powell, Lawrence Raymond (b. 13 Sep 1898 - d. 8 Aug 1973) 482. Powell, Lula Penry (b. 15 Mar 1874 - d. 15 Feb 1956) Wife of Robinson S. Powell 483. Powell, Marshall T. (b. 28 Jan 1875 - d. 22 Jun 1907) Son of W. H. and M. E. Powell 484. Powell, Mary Catherine Dwiggins (b. 14 Feb 1863 - d. 21 Nov 1955) Wife of James Powell 485. Powell, Mary E. Robison (b. 9 Feb 1841 - d. 26 May 1923) Wife of W. H. Powell 486. Powell, Mary Elizabeth Allen (b. 19 May 1898 - d. 4 Nov 1973) Wife of J. C. Powell 487. Powell, Robinson Savannah (b. 23 Apr 1872 - d. 25 Nov 1948) 488. Powell, Savannah Lee (b. 29 Dec 1896 - d. 5 Oct 1918) 489. Powell, William (b. 7 Mar 1892 - d. 11 Feb 1971) 490. Powell, William H. (b. 20 Mar 1836 - d. 22 Sep 1907) 491. Powell, William S. "Billie" (b. 5 Nov 1921 - d. 10 Sep 1932) Son of William and Anna S. Powell 492. Queen, Hetty (b. 4 Oct 1817 - d. 18 Aug 1892) 493. Queen, Mitchell (b. 5 Nov 1820 - d. 7 Sep 1895) 494. Ratledge, Amy Williams (b. 15 Jul 1891 - d. 23 Oct 1992) 495. Ratledge, Dewitt Clinton (b. Unknown - d. 27 Sep 1973) Aged 84 years 496. Ratledge, Elizabeth E. Smith (b. 8 Jun 1828 - d. 6 Mar 1862) Wife of L. P. Ratledge 497. Ratledge, Grace McDaniel (b. 13 Mar 1907 - d. Unknown) Wife of W. B. Ratledge 498. Ratledge, Infant (b. Apr 1859 - d. Apr 1859) Son of L. P. and E. E. Ratledge ^ 499. Ratledge, Infant (b. 20 Feb 1851 - d. 20 Feb 1851) F" Son of L. P. and E. E. Ratledge J 500. Ratledge, Isabella Jane (b. 2 Jul 1853 - d. 16 May 1931) ;j Daughter of L. P. and Elizabeth S. Ratledge I 501. Ratledge, J. Fillmore (b. 13 Nov 1857 - d. 21 Oct 1935) ^ 502. Ratledge, James Savannah (b. 15 Apr 1855 - d. 18 May 1941) r 503. Ratledge, Jay (b. 22 Dec 1924 - d. 24 Dec 1924) ^ Twin son of J. W. and Elsie Ratledge ^ 504. Ratledge, Kay (b. 22 Dec 1924 - d. 7 Jan 1925) Twin son of J. W. and Elsie Ratledge ^ 505. Ratledge, L. P. (b. 4 Nov 1831 - d. 14 Aug 1909) ^ 506. Ratledge, Minnie E. (b. 10 Sep 1892 - d. 24 Jun 1955) o Daughter of J. F. and Sarah Jane Ratledge J 507. Ratledge, Rebecca J. Powell (b. 6 Mar 1860 - d. 23 Feb 1948) y- Wife of James S. Ratledge 508. Ratledge, Sarah Caroline (b. 14 Nov 1856 - d. 25 Dec 1856) Daughter of L. E. and E. E. Ratledge 509. Ratledge, Sarah Jane. Casey (b. 16 Jan 1858 - d. 26 Aug 1903) ^ Wife of J. Fillmore Ratledge X- 0 1 uf^ http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 15 of 20 cL \r 1 & 0 I a. 1 i <£3 O X X o ci si c) 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518. 519. 520. 521. 522. 523. 524. 525. 526. 527. 528. 529. 530. 531. 532. 533. 534. 535. 536. 537. 538. 539. 540. 541. 542. 543. 544. 545. Ratledge, Troy Byerly (b. 26 Aug 1891 - d. 8 May 1981) Wife of Dewitt C. Ratledge Ratledge, William B. (b. 18 Jun 1896 - d. 20 Feb 1961) Reld, Robert Dean (b. 12 Jun 1959 - d. 9 May 1995) Richards, Mary Smith Penry (b. 7 May 1810 - d. 24 Jun 1898) Wife of Boone Penry and M. G. Richards Richards, Mastin G. (b. 5 Feb 1807 - d. 17 Oct 1889) Roadman, Mollle Casey (b. Unknown - d. 21 Nov 1952) Sain, Maggie M. (b. 2 Nov 1874 - d. 9 Nov 1876) Daughter of J. M. and Mary Sain Seaford, Albert C. (b. 20 Apr 1845 - d. 1 Aug 1864) Son of S. and E. Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Seaford Alice F. McDanlel (b. 19 Jan 1856 - d. 5 Jan 1946) Wife of J. D. Seaford Charles W. (b. 19 Jul 1859 - d. 6 Oct 1933) Eliza (b. 6 May 1814 - d. 25 Sep 1905) Wife of Simeon Seaford Emily Dovie (b. 10 Oct 1890 - d. 7 Jan 1976) Daughter of J. D. and A. M. Seaford Infant (b. 18 Jun 1894 - d. 31 Jul 1894) Son of G. W. and M. U. Seaford Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Daughter of G. W. and M. U. Seaford Infant (b. 23 May 1892 - d. 30 Sep 1892) Daughter of G. M. and M. U. Seaford Infant (b. 23 May 1892 - d. 8 Oct 1892) Son of G. W. and M. U. Seaford James F. (b. 7 Jan 1853 - d. 11 Sep 1854) Son of S. and E. Seaford James M. (b. 4 Sep 1882 - d. 6 Dec 1903) Son of J. D. and A. F. Seaford James P. (b. 19 Oct 1860 - d. 18 Sep 1931) John D. (b. 1 May 1843 - d. 28 Sep 1926) Co. H., 5th Regt, N.C. Cavalry, C.S.A. Leta Tutterow (b. 6 May 1871 - d. 10 Jun 1930) Wife of J. P. Seaford Margaret J. (b. 29 Dec 1858 - d. 31 Jan 1931) Mary E. (b. 5 Jun 1822 - d. 2 Aug 1882) Wife of Peter Seaford Mary Everhardt (b. 7 Jul 1901 - d. 23 Sep 1988) Mary L. (b. 28 May 1886 - d. 24 Jan 1888) Daughter of G. W. Seaford Mary N. (b. 18 Sep 1885 - d. 27 May 1891) Daughter of J. D. and A. F. Seaford Mitt W. (b. Feb 21 - d. 5 Jun 1880) Son of G. W. and M. U. Seaford Sarah T. (b. 3 Nov 1848 - d. 27 Nov 1848) Daughter of S. and E. Seaford . Aged 24 days Seaford, Simeon (b. 26 Oct 1814 - d. 9 Feb 1895) Seaford, W. Maxle (b. 9 Apr 1893 - d. 23 Jun 1950) Sebring, Guy E. (b. 1888 - d. 1962) Sebring, Sadie Pope (b. 1894 - d. 1954) Sechrest, Benjamin MIcah (b. 12 Jun 1975 - d. 13 Jun 1975) Shackelford, Sallle Tutterow (b. 1874 - d. 1898) Shakelford, Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Chlls of Thomas and Sallle Shakelford. may be twin to other. Shakelford, Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 4 ^6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 16 of 20 Chils of Thomas and Sallie Shakelford. may be twin to other. 546. Smith, Beal I. (b. 16 Jun 1829 - d. 16 Feb 1885) 547. Smith, Blanche Dwiggins (b. 17 Apr 1891 - d. 3 Aug 1988) 548. Smith, Dewey Elton (b. 14 Jun 1926 - d. 12 Mar 1948) RFC., U.S. Army, World War II 549. Smith, James H. (b. 2 Apr 1827 - d. 1 Oct 1842) 550. Smith, Jane B. (b. 1803 - d. Unknown) Next to grave of John Smith, (headstone unreadable) 551. Smith, John (b. 11 Aug 1788 - d. 24 Nov 1837) 552. Smith, John (b. 6 Jun 1799 - d. 6 Mar 1872) 553. Smith, John Quentin (b. 16 May 1923 - d. 16 Apr 1978) Cpl., U.S. Marine Corps, World War II 554. Smith, Kimbrough A. (b. 12 Aug 1919 - d. 31 Mar 1972) Tech. 5., U.S. Army, World War II. Aged 52 years 555. Smith, Mae Omie Cranfill (b. 19 Jul 1900 - d. 4 Apr 1994) 556. Smith, Norman Bell (b. 28 Dec 1924 - d. 22 Nov 1991) 557. Smith, Pleasant (b. 5 Apr 1831 - d. 5 Nov 1854) Son of John and Janie B. Smith 558. Smith, Walter Duke (b. 12 Oct 1887 - d. 26 Aug 1952) 559. Smith, William Nathan (b. 27 Dec 1888 - d. 5 Jan 1968) 560. Snider, Maggie Virginia Ijames (b. 11 Oct 1876 - d. 20 Apr 1901) 561. Snider, Samuel Peter (b. 22 May 1872 - d. 21 May 1942) 562. Snow, Louisa Blount (b. 19 Aug 1896 - d. 22 Apr 1979) 563. Sport, Daniel W. (b. 6 Feb 1839 - d. 24 Jul 1857) 564. Sport, Susanna E. (b. 27 Nov 1831 - d. 28 Sep 1892) 565. Stonestreet, Benjamin F. (b. 1849 - d. 1915) 566. Stonestreet, Emily C. (b. 8 Sep 1829 - d. 20 Jul 1893) Wife of John H. Stonestreet 567. Stonestreet, Howard C. (b. 5 Sep 1873 - d. 20 Nov 1874) Son of B. E. and M. C. Stonestreet. Aged 1 year, 2 months, 15 days 568. Stonestreet, Infant (b. 16 Jan 1923 - d. 16 Jan 1923) Daughter of W. F. and Clara Stonestreet 569. Stonestreet, John H. (b. 3 Dec 1835 - d. 26 Nov 1911) 570. Stonestreet, Mary Catherine Kurfees (b. 1854 - d. 1914) Wife of B. F. Stonestreet 571. Stroud, Martha Mehala (b. 22 Apr 1840 - d. 31 Oct 1849) Daughter of J. and E. Stroud 572. Summers, Emily J. (b. Unknown - d. 8 Jun 1853) Daughter of John and Mary A. Summers. Aged 3 months, 5 days ^ 573. Summers, Martha J. (b. 12 Nov 1816 - d. 17 May 1899) f Wife of Bazzle Summers 5 574. Swicegood, Emma S. (b. 17 Aug 1891 - d. 4 Apr 1915) vj 575. Tayes, Arch Wilbert (b. 24 May 1882 - d. 7 Jan 1967) ' 576. Tayes, Julia Stevenson (b. 7 Apr 1890 - d. 21 Sep 1952) S 577. Taylor, A. D. (b. 1901 - d. 1953) ^ 578. Taylor, Mary Jane (b. 19 Aug 1862 - d. 11 Oct 1932) 2 579. Taylor, Mary Jane Keller (b. 14 Feb 1862 - d. 4 Mar 1946) ^ 580. Taylor, William F. (b. 9 Aug 1864 - d. 20 Aug 1931) , 581. Tucker, Dorothy Vickers (b. 25 Apr 1924 - d. 12 Sep 1980) 582. Tutorow, Wm. N. (b. 10 Mar 1843 - d. 20 Mar 1869) ^ Aged 26 years, 10 days Q 583. Tutterow, A. H. (b. 1868 - d. 1934) i 584. Tutterow, Almeta (b. 1872 - d. 1886) ^ 585. Tutterow, Benjamin Franklin (b. 3 Nov 1893 - d. 31 Dec 1954) 586. Tutterow, Beulah Bogle (b. 10 Nov 1913 - d. 6 Jan 1996) 587. Tutterow, C. A. "Doc" (b. 24 Jun 1902 - d. 5 Sep 1952) J) 588. Tutterow, Catharine (b. 29 Feb 1811 - d. 7 Apr 1901) ^ Wife of Jacob Tutorow X"- o d ^ http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 17 of 20 589. Tutterow, Clara Vanzant (b. 26 Dec 1908 - d. 9 Jan 1981) Wife of W. F. Tutterow 590. Tutterow, Cleo C. (b. 14 Aug 1905 - d. 5 Mar 1945) 591. Tutterow, Clyde (b. 8 Mar 1916 - d. 25 Jun 1997) 592. Tutterow, D. George (b. 9 Sep 1886 - d. 10 Aug 1942) 593. Tutterow, Dalsey Blackwelder (b. 12 Mar 1896 - d. 15 Jul 1971) 594. Tutterow, Daisy Bassett (b. 18 Jun 1887 - d. 28 Oct 1970) Wife of Thomas W. Tutterow, Sr. 595. Tutterow, David W. (b. Unknown - d. 7 Dec 1889) Aged 22 years 596. Tutterow, Delia (b. 10 Jul 1884 - d. 22 Nov 1894) Daughter of J. B. and M. E. Tutterow 597. Tutterow, Eliza Jane (b. 7 Mar 1860 - d. 23 Jun 1901) Wife of William Tutterow 598. Tutterow, Elizabeth (b. 7 Feb 1865 - d. 11 Jan 1944) Wife of H. F. Tutterow 599. Tutterow, Emily P. M. (b. 27 Feb 1849 - d. 14 Mar 1863) Daughter of J. A and C. B. Tutterow 600. Tutterow, Flake (b. 1910 - d. 1973) 601. Tutterow, Floyd (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) Son of Thomas P. and Mary A. Tutterow 602. Tutterow, Fred Warren (b. 7 Feb 1923 - d. 16 Dec 1980) U.S. Army, World War II 603. Tutterow, G. W. (b. 1840 - d. 1899) 604. Tutterow, George Luther (b. 10 Jul 1953 - d. 9 May 1965) Son of J. Clay and Nancy Tutterow 605. Tutterow, Grace Binkley (b. 24 Oct 1897 - d. 22 Aug 1941) Wife of June Tutterow 606. Tutterow, Hattie Stoker (b. 11 Feb 1902 - d. 25 Jan 1996) Wife of C. A. Tutterow 607. Tutterow, Henry F. (b. 5 Jun 1861 - d. 11 Mar 1928) 608. Tutterow, Henry Wilson (b. 11 Mar 1913 - d. 31 Aug 1976) 609. Tutterow, Ida Belle Bowles (b. 24 Dec 1891 - d. 28 Feb 1978) Wife of D. George Tutterow 610. Tutterow, Infant (b. 19 Jun 1908 - d. Unknown) Son of L. M. and N. E. Tutterow 611. Tutterow, Infant (b. 16 Mar 1909 - d. Unknown) Son of L. M. and N. E. Tutterow ^ 612. Tutterow, Infant (b. Unknown - d. Unknown) w Son of A. H. and Rebecca Tutterow 2 613. Tutterow, Infant (b. Unknown - d. 21 Nov 1909) u» Son of Lee and Sallie Tutterow ^ 614. Tutterow, J. A. (b. 15 Aug 1810 - d. 10 Nov 1870) ' 615. Tutterow, Jacob A. (b. 12 Apr 1881 - d. 17 Mar 1926) ^ 616. Tutterow, James Bassett (b. 24 Jul 1923 - d. 21 Nov 1995) C 617. Tutterow, James Clay, Jr. "Jim" (b. 3 Oct 1943 - d. 3 Apr 1977) 7L Son of J. Clay and Nancy Tutterow ^ 618. Tutterow, James Clay, Sr. (b. 27 Mar 1920 - d. 1 Jul 1985) » Sgt., U.S. Army, World War II ^ 619. Tutterow, Jesse Bradley (b. 11 Jun 1856 - d. 25 Mar 1905) ^ 620. Tutterow, Jessie Manly (b. 19 Sep 1898 - d. 11 Aug 1925) o 621. Tutterow, John V. (b. 5 Apr 1839 - d. 20 Dec 1923) ^ 622. Tutterow, John W. (b. 29 Mar 1879 - d. 6 Apr 1963) 623. Tutterow, June Ervin "Boss" (b. 4 Jan 1890 - d. 2 Aug 1958) ^ 624. Tutterow, Katherine J. (b. 16 Dec 1916 - d. 24 Oct 1918) Daughter of D. G. and I. B. Tutterow 625. Tutterow, Lee W. (b. 1878 - d. 1927) X o ^ http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/davie/cem028.htm 6/27/2017 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 18 of 20 626. Tutterow, Lizzie F. (b. 2 Jun 1893 - d. 3 Jul 1958) Wife of John W. Tutterow 627. Tutterow, Lonnie Martin (b. 4 Sep 1924 - d. 6 May 1974) Aged 49 years, 8 months, 2 days 628. Tutterow, Louise (b. 13 Sep 1849 - d. 6 Jun 1924) Wife of J. V. Tutterow 629. Tutterow, Luther C. Tutterow (b. 31 Dec 1916 - d. 11 Apr 1917) Son of L. M. And N. E. Tutterow 630. Tutterow, Luther M. (b. 27 Jul 1883 - d. 1 Feb 1947) 631. Tutterow, Maggie (b. 30 Mar 1881 - d. 9 Apr 1881) Daughter of J. B. and M. E. Tutterow 632. Tutterow, Martha J. (b. 1839 - d. 1871) Wife of J. V. Tutterow 633. Tutterow, Martha L. (b. 21 Feb 1890 - d. 15 Jun 1918) Daughter of W. D. and E. J. Tutterow 634. Tutterow, Mary A. (b. 11 Feb 1837 - d. 7 Oct 1911) Wife of Thomas P. Tutterow. Married 2nd time to W. L. Foster 635. Tutterow, Mary E. Watts (b. 1839 - d. 1932) Wife of G. W. Tutterow 636. Tutterow, Mary Elizabeth Godbey (b. 24 Nov 1864 - d. 16 Sep 1951) 637. Tutterow, Mary Emma Taylor (b. 18 Feb 1883 - d. 17 Sep 1921) Wife of J. A. Tutterow 638. Tutterow, Mazell (b. 3 May 1918 - d. 6 Aug 1918) 639. Tutterow, Nancy Ellen Anderson (b. 24 Aug 1886 - d. 24 Oct 1964) Wife of Luther M. Tutterow 640. Tutterow, Nina Richardson (b. 22 May 1899 - d. 18 Jun 1975) Wife of Robert B. Tutterow 641. Tutterow, OIlie Odus (b. 26 Aug 1906 - d. 9 Mar 1980) Tech 5, U.S. Army, World War II 642. Tutterow, Ray Edward (b. 8 Jun 1907 - d. 17 May 1956) 643. Tutterow, Rebecca (b. 1874 - d. 1911) 644. Tutterow, Robert B. (b. 1889 - d. 1967) 645. Tutterow, Ruth (b. 16 Apr 1904 - d. 19 Apr 1904) Daughter of J. B. and M. E. Tutterow 646. Tutterow, Sadie Naomi (b. 30 Aug 1911 - d. 21 Jan 1971) Daughter of L. M. and Nancy Tutterow 647. Tutterow, Sallie Cleary (b. 18 Oct 1886 - d. 1 Jul 1965) Aged 73 years 648. Tutterow, Samuel F. (b. 4 Jan 1892 - d. 28 Jul 1944) ^ 649. Tutterow, Sarah Virginia (b. 2 May 1923 - d. 2 May 1923) u) Infant daughter of J. E. and Grace Tutterow 1 650. Tutterow, Thomas P. (b. 7 May 1821 - d. 5 May 1872) ^ Aged 50 years, 11 months, 28 days , 651. Tutterow, Thomas W. (b. 7 Sep 1920 - d. 12 Aug 1963) o 652. Tutterow, Thomas W., Sr. (b. 14 Aug 1875 - d. 1 Nov 1948) ^ 653. Tutterow, William David (b. 25 Oct 1858 - d. 18 Apr 1941) jT 654. Tutterow, William W. (b. 19 Feb 1819 - d. 23 May 1897) ^ Aged 78 years, 3 months, 4 days 655. Tutterow, Zelda F. (b. 13 Apr 1905 - d. 22 Feb 1948) H Wife of Samuel F. Tutterow - 656. Vanzant, Betty James (b. 1859 - d. 1935) ^ Wife of C. G. Vanzant ^ 657. Vanzant, C. G. (b. 1866 - d. 1948) 658. Vanzant, Cora A. James (b. 27 Mar 1880 - d. 22 May 1956) Wife of Thomas A. Vanzant 659. Vanzant, Emily E. Hayes (b. 17 Sep 1845 - d. 24 Jun 1930) ^ 660. Vanzant, T. W. (b. 16 May 1831 - d. 19 Feb 1926) ■£. kJ <3/ ^ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/davie/cem028.htm 5^ 6/27/2017cj 028 CENTER UNITED METHODIST C Davie County North Carolina Cemeteries Page 19 of 20 bl h- 7. ui SJ t 0 1 h- co o o X 661. Vanzant, Thomas A. (b. 29 Mar 1884 - d. 24 Aug 1969) 662. Vickers, Agnes D. (b. 1889 - d. 1971) 663. Vickers, Ray Andrew (b. 28 Aug 1914 - d. 20 Sep 1982) Cpl., U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II 664. Vickers, William J. (b. 1878 - d. 1953) 665. Walker, A. C. (b. 30 Dec 1874 - d. 20 Mar 1933) 666. Walker, Alger W. (b. 4 May 1873 - d. 19 Dec 1883) 667. Walker, Annie Amanda (b. 7 Jul 1901 - d. 18 Dec 1975) Daughter of W. 3. S. and M. M. Walker 668. Walker, C. V. (b. 30 Apr 1845 - d. 14 Mar 1910) 669. Walker, Cleo Elizabeth (b. 28 Jan 1894 - d. 15 May 1897) Daughter of W. J. S. and M. M. Walker 670. Walker, Delphia (b. 8 Jul 1820 - d. 27 Dec 1892) Wife of Vincent Walker 671. Walker, Eddie Green (b. 6 Nov 1893 - d. 5 Nov 1956) 672. Walker, Eugenia E. (b. 25 Sep 1853 - d. 10 Jul 1918) Wife of Lucius B. Walker 673. Walker, Eugina (b. 25 Mar 1883 - d. Unknown) Daughter of L. B. and E. E. Walker 674. Walker, Eva Jane (b. 4 Apr 1931 - d. 27 Nov 1945) 675. Walker, Fannie Stroud (b. 24 Mar 1878 - d. 21 Dec 1955) 676. Walker, Fred H., Jr. (b. 18 Apr 1923 - d. 11 Mar 1931) 677. Walker, Fred M. (b. 12 Nov 1899 - d. Unknown) 678. Walker, Goldie Isley (b. 16 Dec 1906 - d. 18 Jul 1982) Wife of Kelly Denton Walker 679. Walker, Infant (b. 16 Oct 1867 - d. 16 Oct 1867) Son of C. V. and S. A. Walker 680. Walker, James Kelly (b. 20 Dec 1926 - d. 24 Sep 1959) 681. Walker, John Boone (b. 17 Oct 1877 - d. 14 Oct 1959) 682. Walker, John C. (b. 1 Jun 1923 - d. 30 Sep 1939) 683. Walker, John W. (b. 3 Nov 1839 - d. 10 Nov 1864) Son of V. and D. Walker 684. Walker, K. D. (b. 17 Dec 1903 - d. 20 Sep 1930) 685. Walker, Lena M. Thomasson (b. 8 Jul 1869 - d. 19 May 1954) 686. Walker, Lucius B. (b. 2 Jun 1852 - d. 14 May 1915) 687. Walker, Lula Mae Tutterow (b. 17 Dec 1896 - d. 18 Aug 1971) Wife of Eddie Walker 688. Walker, Margaret Gowan "Maggie" (b. 29 Feb 1872 - d. 21 Jun 1962) Wife of Rev. W. J. S. Walker 689. Walker, Ray Johnson "Johnny" (b. 17 May 1920 - d. 13 Jan 1995) 690. Walker, Sarah A. Penry (b. 17 Aug 1850 - d. 14 Mar 1934) Wife of C. V. Walker 691. Walker, Velma Key (b. 17 Dec 1903 - d. 20 Sep 1905) Daughter of A. C. and L. M. Walker 692. Walker, Vincent (Rev.) (b. 5 Apr 1836 - d. 8 Nov 1908) 693. Walker, Virginia C. (b. 14 Jun 1901 - d. Unknown) 694. Walker, W. J. S. (Rev) (b. 12 May 1874 - d. 16 Dec 1941) 695. Wertz, Key Walker (b. 22 Apr 1923 - d. 8 Jul 1993) 696. Whitaker, Freda Sue (b. 23 Jul 1952 - d. 25 Jul 1952) 697. Williams, Linda Sue (b. 29 Aug 1953 - d. 30 Aug 1953) Daughter of Odell and Dorothy Williams 698. Williams, Marvin Odell (b. 27 Apr 1927 - d. 10 Mar 1984) 699. Wilson, James A. (b. 2 Mar 1928 - d. 5 Apr 1928) LNO Web page updated 24 May 2015 xf> it> X o XJ http://cemeterycensus.eom/nc/ciavie/cem028.htm 5\6/27/2017 Newspaper Articles Page 53-91 Qi U; l- 2 0 1 y- VJ S ■o £ 05 Davie County Public Library I Mocksville, North Caroiina o X ^ 5^ o o ■X |ilS|SSSSIlM$#B5ifl$S»MlSSsBtil«S»:fc lStvlf :.-^ • ffl)?-' Iii!9|iJ^-;: vf» 3: u d d 3: xJ Mocksville Enterprise Twrro. ■onCTTT or rctiKOK A^p uimiang nanjrt to och oguynnr xnu rium ta OWi *ut «M» iXtt fCTKaic — I , c. Tinmguy. KAT »i im p fl| ^ f 1 Center Church To Observe Hundredth Anniversary -♦ ot n> Ir 2 Mi o The Center church on the Dnviectrceit I, celobratln'tc ^ndny.May the 29th ad Iloaw Cctnin;;. Day. Thl» old church haa lw«\ («rrlitir,Goi) in .thia »ecllon of North Carolina for one hundred yonrn. It wan orgnnlzctl' an o Sim-day School one year hoforo be-comini' a-church. Thiji year tho mctnboni and frlrnds of thochurch liavB made vnsi Improvo- . nionta qn the buildlhff 'and Kroonda, cootins about 1^009.00.Homo ComfnR Ddy will mean tfwKalhoHny of porbap] n thousahd people fl t Ccntqr church and itamembership ar© very anxious tomake this a day of yrcat enjoy-nscnl and btcoslng to thoad .who"Coifto Home" ro thai they Taay^alfo to como araln. A. proirramhaa been arranged for this dayand many visltora will nppcor on ,- tho program during the daysi" woll u home InlojiL Holt .Brother*, from Albemorle are ', singers of note nnd thoio foiir -, broMora will appear several tftaosj during the day with ' n sacttd, Bong,,Hoh Brothers sing nothing . but sacred songa. Rev. E. M. Avetti a former pastor will dollror thoI Home Coming Sermon ot 11 A^ M.I Thia to be followed 'by .apeelal recognition to tnose who havobeen members of some church fifty years nnd more. * Everybody In cordially Invited to come and bring a basket ofdinner, that wo may brook bread, togother and have at least one -hour of social timeiofter \dlnner' la over. U M. Tuttorow and B. P.Gorrett aay they oro making, atable 180 feot long and expect It. to bo filled .and then oaten - by;those who como to colebroto with- * ns ONG HUNDRDD YEARS OF'SERVICE fof Center'church. Do not: Jiesitoto to eome aq you °will find mopy conveniences thit will help you enjoy the doj*. The'Mecktivllle ico Company. • baa agreed to furnish Ice wntor forthe day nnd wo ore hopijig to moko many other'things work to your Into'rcnt.Revival mcotlogs now in proir- " rosa nl Contor church will eon- tlnno until next Sunday, mrvlce.'iarc hold daily at 7;-J5 R. M. and Inrao and Ihtorosting ciowdalrioIn attondanco at each sorvlco.. Wo givo you n apccUl Invilatloh to ' como nnd worship with us. Tliosung-sohdco Is conducted by Rev.. Po.rrce nnd the pastor Rov. J. 0,Banks la doing the prcnqhlng .each night to Ui X of 3: ■u THE MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE. M0CK3V1LLE. N. C. .Page 2 Thursd-Jg, May 2G. 1032 Early History Qf Center ^ Methodist Church Hi Jr- -z * 0 ii> )r 2 1 » </i o o ST ir- U) V/^ Uf X U JL O .CInirch By The Side of The Bond To Celebrate Home- iComing May 29. (By Mnry J. Ueitman) Some churches .nrc situated on lugh eminences where they may 1)e seen from afar; some .stand- amidst the secluded forests; while other.s nre built "by ^ the •aide of the road." Of the latter type is Center Methodist Church, situated .on the Mocksvlllc- Stnlesvillo highway, which will celebrate its Home Comin-g Day on Sunday, May 29th, Center Methodist Church has 'recently been remodeled, and now stands facing the 'highway in all the .'beauty and dignity of its new array, forming a pleasing picture to trnvclens and home- folks alike. The rejuventa'tion of this progressive rural church b'rings up the question of its -early history, and. it ijs; an in- tere.sting one. .The. first meetings of the Center congregation wore held In the. homo of.. S-amuol Pcnvy in 1831, w^hen a bund of neighbors gathered there . for services. It is said that a great Tevival was hold in -that ^home, and the following your a log church whs built in the center of the lot which is now the graveyard. The old home of Sam uel jPonry is now owned by one of- his desceiulnnts, Mrs. T. ' P. Dwiggons.,. A little old leather- hacked Class Book of. Center .Meeting House, owned -by Mr." W. *F. Dwiggcns, has .furnished much information for this sketch. It is dated .luly 5fch, 1836, and contains a tract, No. •53, General Rules of the United Method.ist Bociclies, in "which is set forth the plan of the clnss meetings' and .class leader, which • were.30 vital a part cf the early Methodist congregations. This .little book also contains the '.names of the fir.st trustees Gonter- .Meeting IIuusc, these 'iiclng -bavid Tuttorow, Ashley. C. DwIggOn's, M. C. Richards, Joel Penry, "William -Tuttero.w, "Caleb KurfeoB, Solomon Spaford and Robert . Rose. Other, trustees .listed wore: .Dianiel pwlgoens, n "vvho was a wcll-kncnvn -io.cnl .preacher, Samuel Ponry, Jamo.? •Penry,* John Smith and Zndoci: ,lcach.. Much of the writing . Seems to hnvo been -with a goo.«?c- quill peni , Thci'e is no list of membor.s un- , til 1844-4B| .when thi.«j entry is made: "Remember to observe the 'PrJdny immediately preceding leach Quarterly Meeting for this circuit as a day of Fasting -and Prayer fori the prosperity of Zion. Peter Doub, Presiding El der, T. S. •Campbell, A. E., S. H. .TIelsabeek, H.," . the last two hcing pa.stor8 on the circuit, one Ibeing probably the junior preach- • or. Ill .1845 Joseph Goodman was ^Presiding Ejlder, John W. Tinnin, 9l, K, and Pc.iVco W." Yaricll, II. TJie list of members has beside each name w.vitton the lottsrs, *'m" for. married, 'Js" for single, and "w" for widow. Beside some rruimos is the brief word, "dead," "witli .sometimes the datq of death. ..Evjfiry now and then members "iVould be transferred to Mocka- villc, Salem, Olive Branch, i Smith Grove or Concord, or "re moved to Iredell" or "Surry," while the more adventurous '^spirits were recorded as moving ."to Georgia, Illinois, or "to the West, the stiite not being de signated. In 1844-45 the members in cludes these names: A.shlcy .Dvviggena, C. L., (Class Ijoaduv), Mary Owiggcns,. Daniel Dwig- ge'iH, L. P. (Local Preacher), Ur.sula Dwiggcns, Samuel Pcnry, Kuziah Ponry. David Tutterow, . Surah Smith, Jr., Mary Dwig- ;gcns, Kliv.ahelh Brown, Eliza- .ijctli Punry. Mary B. PcJir,v. Joel Ponry, Wilson lAiUch. Sarah .Loach. Huinmh Ponry, vSr.. .Sarah A. Smith. Nancy Pcnry, Nuncv Loach, Ursula Dwiggons, Sr.. Klizatclli Siffnrd (Seaford), Nancy Leach, Sr., Sarah Smith, ..Sr., Jemima Richards, Mnry Knrrocs lilr/.aheth Coon, Zadock . li,oacli. 'Malvina Leach. Aim Fostur, John Siitilh. Jane B. "Smith, Sarah Beck, Elizabeth Jones, Jacob A. Coon, Joseph ■if? § I'Si 55 THE MOCKSVILLB ENTERPRISE, MOCKSVlLLa N. C. . page 2 Thurgd;iy, May 2G, 1032 Early History Qf Center Methodist Church Jones, Sarah Muiltc'nn, Sarah a. Jones, Margiai'ut M.'.fonoH, Abram iD. Jones, Elizabeth VVulkei' "Under the licadlnir "Joined Auu. 18'IjV' are liaicd these iinmus: Thomas Tuttcro»**' Tut-tevow, -Joseiih^^^^ Ungle .hima fyMloul, Palilij/ ion, Henderson Moson, Lydia Dwlg- •geiis, Malcnda Mason, Martha Mason, James Jones, Thonias'Ma son, Emaliiie Coon, Ann Marln Jones, M-aria C. Jones, Elizabeth Smoot, Jacob Smoot, Elizabeth Smith, 'Wililnm 0. Smith, John Smoot, John Mullican, Sarah M. Tulterow, Mary Jones, Sarah Ann Hendren, Eilzabbth Renshaw, E. P.- Casey, J. p. Dwiggens, Matilda Tjamcs, G. M# Yoest. In 18'IC the Presiding Elder was Joseph G'oodmnn, snd R. P. Bibb .was pastor In charge. On one ■page is written "Center Class, 1847-48. Fast days Friday before each Quarterly Meeting. Officorg of th'e church rJ. D. Bumpass, P.E., A. E. Allen, A. . E., J. W. Floyd, helper, Ashley Dwiggens, C. L., and Honlel Dwiggens. L. E. i When the young lad leg of the congregation were married their maiden names were marked off, arid their h'cw nnme.s were In serted-in ■pencil, for instance, Ursula Dwiggens, who- marriotl Joel Pcnry, Nancy Pciiry, who niairicd an Anderson,. Sarah A. Smith, who also married an An derson, Sarah A, Jones, who ninV- ricd a- Wilson, Margaret M.Jones, who married a Speck, -Eli- znboth Smith, who -mnrrlcd a •Rntlcdgc, Maria C. Jones, -who married a' Hendrix, and MatildaE. Ijnmcs, who married a Casey. . In 1847 Wo find Robert Roselisted as Clas.s Lender, and other , names among the members arc •CnssandrftGBoooOfRose,. Abraham Besaent, Ciementiae lAJnch, Rc- baccfl Lcnch, William E. llclfer, A. D. Jones, Wesley Morrison.*I In 1848 wo find the names Eli zabeth (RcnshawyHall, John D.•Hall, Temperance Bonn, Louisa Lench. In 1849 and 1850 John Tillott .wn.s 'pastor on the Mocks- ■ villo Circuit, and he wn.s suc ceeded In 1851 and '52 by Lemmon Shell. In Oct. 1851 is this admonition: "Dear bruthcrs and siatci's-Romcmbcr .to. observe ,the Friday before each Quuvtevly Meeting ns days of Fasting and prayer foi- the prosperity of our ZIon- 'nnd for us, your niinistors- Prny lii your families^ rend your Bibles. 'William CaVtcr. P. B., L. Shell, A. E." I The list of moniber.s variedfrom, year to year, some being remo\'cd by death, some going to other churches in Davio or ad jacent counties, while others wont to di.stant states. Still there romaltied many names on the church roll who helped to keep the work of this great church alive, and the.so names are very ..familiar in this day and time. The members in 1851-52 were Daniel Dwiggens, L. E., Ursula DWiggins, Robert Rose, C. L., Cassandra no.se, M. G. Richards, Donton Hendren, Sarah A. Hendren, Mary B. Richards, Mary Penry, Kizinh D. Penry, David Tutterow, Sarah A. Ander son, Mary Dwigglns, Elizabeth Penry, Joel Pohry, Sarah Soa- ford. Sarah Smith, ..Nancy.Ixjach, Jr., Ursula Penry, Eliza Seaford, Nancy Leach, Sr., Mary Kurfccs, Melvinn Leach, Sarah Beck, Bll- znboth Jones, Joseph B. Jorfoa, Sarah Muilicnn, Margaret M.Speck, Thomas Tutterow, Willi am Tutterow, Emeline Coon, who married a Stoncstrcot, Ann M.Jones, Elizabeth Ratledge, Will iam 0. Smith, John M. Mullican, Sarah M. Tutterow, who marrieda Bogcr, Mary . Jones, Matilda E. Onsey, G, M. Yeost, Eii- 'ziihnth Hall, 'John D. Hall, Tempurnnce Bean, Lucinda Bo- •geiv Margaret A.' Jone.s, Susnn- nuh Sprot, Elizabeth Yeost, Sarah E, Penry, Bmeline A. An- dcrr.on, Bhillip JD. Booe, Charles S. A'ndcrsoh, Catherine Seaford, Jane Boger, Paul Bogcr, Caleb S. Kurfoes, Martha E. Jone.s, Nancy HC Sfe THE MOCKSVILLB ENTERPRISE, M0CK5VILLB. N. C. .Paarc 2 Thuratlrfy, May 2G, 1032 Early History QjF Center Methodist Church ,Siiioi)l, Klir.n/C. Punry, Mary A. roiiry, Caihc-iine fatterow, SoUi- mnn .Scaforii, Jeremiah U. Cas per, Isaac .\V, Jones. In 1857 the roUowinji member.s wore added Barbara Au.stliv, Catherine Lascn bury, Amos Y. Helper," Ucbecca (5. Wurren, Susnnnuh Conrad-, Nancy Murphy, Margaret Leach, Emily KurfecH, Mary Fo.ster, John W. I/cach, Tda 'J. Jones, Nancy K. Tutterow, Ann M.. Tutterow, Praucis Warren, Will iam R. Sport, George W*» Hlnkeh A. N. Hendren, Robert Blochwcll, James F. Kurfcc.s, John F. Lalhani, GeoraO W. Tul^row, John W. Beck, Benjamin Coon, Thoma.s Tutterow, Alexander"] Potts, William B. Drake, Mar- < garot Uendien, Cutheripo I,each,* Rebecca S.];|jLh, AnnuuKi Davis, ei Hi CJ t o ir 2 » h ao o c }r kit Qi ri X -J Mclfind Warren, Martha J. War ren, William C. Dwiggens. In 1859 \vc find the names of.Wes ley Cheshire, Paulina Cheshire, Green 0. Klutts, Jacob A. Tutte row and Philip Scaford. In those days of slavery often,, bhe churche.s had colored members also, and the names of Frost's Moses, Penry's Parthenio, 'D-vvlgr gen's Mallssa and Wilson's Rachel are listed. In the year' 1868 in'the list of members are the names of H. L. BaRey, Temple Bailey, Alfred , Davis, Thomas Taylor, Thomas Burgess, Nancy* Slaves, Margaret Loach, Maria Kurfeos, Lucy J.. Bailoy, who married a Click, Elizabeth Foster, Mary F. Loach. Numa F. Rcid was the Presldln^g Elder at this- time, and 5. H." "Ilelsnbcck, who had been a helper In the earlier days, was pastor in charge. Tho little Class Book does not continue the church records any further, but the work of Center went steadily on,, Although tho sad boys o'f the war Between the States dame at this time, and some of " the strong young men of Center congre gation lost their lives on the brr.ttlefield. T1ic first grnvo In the cemetery was that of Boonc, Penry, who died some time be- = fore"-the War. A free school'was taught,at Center.for iminy yuar.s; and amVng tho teachers was Mttsten G. Richards, who married the widow of -Boono Penry^ •In 1872 n now' church was built, this frame structure being. erected across the road from the j first church.lM. L. Wood was the Presiding Elder at this time, ami tho "pastor In charge was J. S. , Nolaon. Cump-mcbtlngs were' great institutions In tho.'jo days,, and in 187G an arbor was erected i at Center for this .purpose. In ; ' 1877 the first camp-meeting was hold at Center, and these con tinued hero for ten or more years, large crowds coming from far and neftv for these yearly outdoor sorvicca. There were a number of "Tents" built "of boards, that stood on the grounds. Many people through out Davie county romomber the -Contor camp-mccllngs. Tho Mockavillo Circuit was divided in 1875, the Farmlngton Circuit being cut off from it. Tho Pre siding Elder in 1876-78 was D, R. Bruton, and Thomas A. " Boone wfis tho pastor of Mocksvillc Circuit. The later years of Con- Icr Methodist Church arc woll remomborcd by many of the coh- grbgution. ; ©avie Couifty Putii'c i-iDiar\ Mocksviiie, MC erroOTHE MOCKSVILLIS ENTERPRISE, MOCKgj^.p^gc -1 vTattta4ay> 2^^1932 ;1 n ^ISy^owclS-Aienai• .^v.,;v- ■• V . : -VcSS&ir;-;V'V^ / • -• ■ v; -.T- '~ . • - ^ , «■:« <emiiS.WAVaAtgawttW;^undr€di. of? people i;.fEoin;:.|lii^ |seotjoni; a.nd^ ofchef parta^df |Caroliiiai.attendedtlifr Homie; C6m| |iig.. IJaj^'rr: afr. -C^nteaj ":■ Methodj^ |(^hurcii on' Sunday,, whic^wa^m jvCel^ljratrott: of/'the rlOOth. , year:, of .historic.' church. Rey;^. Ji ;'Q|..Bankb;:.pastijis.Qf; the; churchi .wa.^I& csharge of' the^acrvfces^.. and. the^ •addresa-of^velcom"BL was. respopdi^e^ tp by/Rev;. WfSJv S; "^^alker, ;oj|niarlej., aj foinner^ pastdp-.^^*^^^the; 11 .o*clpfcfc\semheardvl by: a^ngei; and - dd'epl^ -i^rltereste^'i c on^egatipn'..'^ Musicv w.a'^jfUrnish^Vby- thet? chwiahd otheSsBplt/lBfoth^ quaic^t?'fromr A.lb$>niai^^<^;^^'ahdy diiinerr^ y^wa^spr^ad4 op .tabJeSf ^ the .;beaufif lil:^o-Veisu^oUndihg arb6ri;yThe!'chufclf, has been.; enlarged and~Te^jpainted;, - and," a .gplendid-.bell' has-1bTOnv^Iaced; iii^ this be.lf ry> ;. and. Mf aV <5eorjg.P 'Byaniat inj,; nraidf ^ef? theirK^ny- -Pranks Inri ^sifemqp^; tall^ .by-Ji.,.! Q.•Bi>.l^tcgdraid;- .'lahd^^^^ Re\^- Johitj ^•Ratredgew.snd:afid^^ Ma^a;.^&r.6njoyabI&. .fea^^ ^ ^te^i :^ip.red and ^"white' ribl^iiw.were ^WdS- pefsdn^^ ^ ^churchtmembersli.d ^ ^• "fcer^ .add: "the, communi^f^lopj^v bd* ire ^. 'out^ ^; st^^ng day in" tfiel h^tory of;lbh|s. ^ ^HUflCHES- HwiTtO- CE.MTtf\.•--- ;■ • -^ 'r^% IvV^! The anuuat ait day' singip'g:;will'i<e;.£eVd ait Ce?ieT-fottPrmiles. west o& Mbctsvdl^>^^^''-Sundayr'.Sepl\';-i^^^BrownV d£ Yadkin;coudtv?c- and W F^;;Sio^lead the singing.... A. number of "good ^qdartettes will be-_present. Every:-;'.-body in pavieand-surrdunding- counn^^^ are" given.^j cordiah myitatio;o;:ifewe cmifiQr' ^'iroiic a^rm ON '8il!AS>l0O!/\i faejon wiW Ot y 1 ijj o ON ''anJASMOOL'^ AyvHan ohand *00 aiAva CD 0 X »- i>» £ 1 sn U* I j3 X <J ■-VS tSv Irl.cij't Tj- •■ lU •' B.illUX n •*^ C 0 M rmrmi WL'Jt « h^m miWimwrawWUCJ'lome;.V? >T^^: - _ n•' ' i'U";-''.'fi<i. .r:i'.• ■"/ /•■ '■'■ - ^,.'7't i".-''!" V'j"'"'-">1^'•®iE■ixV-r'V:\'.'] .J*/..-V; - .■■' ;■■■ ■ > 'I.- ' •.I'- Th^'Anpual Hpme-Cpminjf/aud Oidvi^olk^ Sjngiug will '.be 'he)d»eater-:Metbodist,chprchi'4^^ miles west ot Mocksvllle-, on "Sundav, &ember ist; Everybody is invited'to ,^tten^ tbjs big annual, event.HAVIE RECORD/Vu^G-aST X'? I 1 3 5 J Phfrt \Uavle Co. Public 1. ■ ■'>Mocksvllie, 11 b, Mocksville Enterprise —Ho.^ESTY or ruBPosB <XD u.vnKiWi riDCLmr to oun courmtv and o«fB njic is our ain and ouh wiposb MqcRsvaiA N. c. thlhsoay. Auoiwt iiu CKNrcR aiuttCii to havk OLD rOLK'S SI.V.INQ CftiUr Chnnrh^ four rOu *wt of Mtci>vill« will Uy< If#, (U#Ht llinic CttjuMg Anu Olfl iwri 8fa#lne Mkt Bun^x, Sipldiibfr I. Ctaur el reticlM* Inttiut lor IM ]r*>r» mJ Iuko iRnola (hMy* lUtwi thitt an- eul eetirtonij thi iHMr whlib will lortrrmoiatc ISM^ bi las laoioctsU to keld tiir p<e> pD. Ilic tU Fblli't Sir.fns Agw ciaUin iwttti W, r. Uwirxti*. Cbfllitmn, Ciia/kt Ttmlama. Sruntarx aail T. A. Vnruni. TretMicr, i|40i«r a ilsclnx. wltb the olditr poipli otiar the Old ChrlitUa lUnator Soac IwKa. fiUK. V. V. Brow*, tf YoSkla l^ratx li the iojs lt»<*r lAbtod I9 tVIKiura Siotoitier: nf Heciktvllla. A nuttbrr tt anv Atota haae t«ei piNhtiaJ hat 'IhMj who b*ya IncAi at* uiiii) to lirlnc tJwr*. In oiMltloD to OA old f«lkVi mno llMtt will l>t loaat «{ IM t<t«lt lafot. Vtetttair atRr*" will Imlud*: tlx Twin City Qear- tcUe ipintMoi bj Cblif «{ Itru W. {h AtnVtntn, the C A IL Qnartitle. *( ClitathMn. tht lUyMbil Sltlera of CrtMriJtore aid tK« Creiiiiboie Clwiu*. The |w«rr*m will Utife nl 10 lU. A iMimn wit! I»t preicvi- rw hi lt:M e'riort. Dlnnrr will be •{■rewi picaie ttxh: o* > )>nr tahbi bi Ihe dcetw. Ewrraw D rrkid In brln* n loitel end |or- UdruU U tU« jnrl of the MWX' it ^ / . K ^4- 's«a\,TO^3s DAVIE CO. PUBLIC U0RAHV mocksvilue, nc ^ . New Ceiiter Methodist Chmch buil^^ '••-■■■^• -■•5^ SpeoUl to Tbe Journal'• ■-•■■' '*•' H piles w^t of ^W>i ■;^l|Put' S^ifc ^heW building SuaSy. • ivip be guest soloist. ,: tThe proig'^^14;:iSclude a pic- Ur- njg duiner-^Hl^tf^^f^Pijooa siag< - 5 qjLc^ Oakley is pas^ Ci_^ .>r of .the IM-membf'r f-nnarooaJ V « The Rev. Roberf Oakley is pasVtctf of .the IM-membe; cpngrega^ Construction of/the hew bricle fo« in September!raoj. it was completed with allj furnishings in June and has bee3m USB since April:,The first servl jSyT^ P'"<^a?i»fpl in iiie- buildinj This is the church's third bullcll sincc%ii,was organized in 1830.'The first w^B-a log buildmgTTKe iii*'i^i^-4..,.Se^...-i.r,i.M.J..,,. --'■■"iiitfiui'.i-j Walter F. Anderson To Speak— / Center Homecoming Is Sunday Walter P. Anderson, head of the State Bureau of Investigation, will be the featured speaker at the annual homeccming service of the Center Methodist Church on Sunday. The homecoming service will be held out-of-dors in the arbor of the church yard. This historic revival center was built in the early 1830's and is still in excell ent condition today. A full day is being planned for Sunday with church school at 10 a.m.; church worship at 11 a.m.; dinner on the grounds; a hymn singing in the afternoon at 1:30. A 40 minute color film. "Conver sion Plus." will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Congregations of the Hardlson and Salem Methodist Churches on the Davie Charge, of which the Center Methodist Church is a part, have been invited to join in the homecoming service, the dinner and the evangelistic film showing. At the hymn sing .a free-will offering will be taken, as is the custom, for the upkeep of the cemetery. "We are looting forward to WALTER F. ANDERSON / seeing the former fnembcrs and friends of the Center Methodist Church, as well as the former pastors and all visitors who would like to attend any or all the ser vices." said the Rev. Herb Jamie- son. pastor of the church who is serving his first year on the Davie Charge. Oavie County Public Librsiy Mocksv/lle, ^c . wV\,\WWrWDAVIE; ENTERPRISE RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERM=>ffl' OliD CENTER-' METHODIST CAMP MEeJtING ARBORAnnual Center Homecoming Is SundayThe Rev. M. G. Ervin will beguest speaker at homecomingservice to be held Sunday,September 7 at Center UnitedMethodist Church.Rev. Mr. Ervin who is nowretired, is serving as associatepastor at Broad Street UnitedMethodist Cliurch atStatesvLlle. He is a formerpastor of Center Church.Following the morningservice, a picnic lunch will beserved and a song service willbe held after lunch. A specialoffering will be taken for theupkeep of the cemetery.Anyone wishing to contributeand will not be present at theservice, please send it to thetreasurer, Mrs. Martin Latham,% Center United MethodistChurch, Route 1, Mocksvilleand mark it, "CemeteryFund". The Rev. B. B. Beardenis pastor of the church. The Historic Center Arbor and New United Methodist Church Davie Methodist To Hold 2nd Annual Summer Celebration On July 10th The Davie Sub-district Council on Ministries, an organization which represents every United Methodist Church in Davie County, is sponsoring a second annual summer celebration at the Old Center Arbor on July 10th. Last year's celebration marked the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Yadkin Circuit whose preachers first brou^t Methodism to the county. This year the celebration will be an old- fashioned "Gospel Singing and Camp- meeting Service" commemorating ^e type of religous services from which many of the county's church grew. Again this year, participants are en couraged to wear 18th and 19th century costumes, and to come by horse back or wagon if possible. The Old Center Arbor is a 100 year-old structure that stands on the grounds of Center United Methodist Church on Highway 64 near Interstate 40. The Gospel Singing will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until 6:00 p.m. featuring such grouos as The Steele Family and the Churchmen. At 6:00 p.m., everyone is invited to the covered dish supper-on-the-ground being held in the Center Community Building located behind the church. Drinks for the supper will be provided by the Davie UMYF Exchange Club. At 7:00 p.m., a special Christian Musical entiUed "Alleluia" wUl be presented in the arbor by the Had- donfi?ld United Methodist Youth Choir. This choir is from Haddonfield, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia, and will be visiting and singing in the county for three days. Following the musical, a campmeeting style evangelistic service will be held, featuring the Reverend Howard Allred, pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro, as visiting evangelist. Jim Reeves, chairperson of the Summer Celebration Committee, told the Enterprise, "The services are un effort to worship Christ by remembering what God has done for us in the past. Ihe early churches in Davie County had a vitality about them that often seems missing in the modem church; we are trying to recapture that vitality of faith." Everyone is invited to come join in the singing, worship, fellowship, and eating on July 10th at the Old Center Arbor. Mr. Reeves reported that 700 to 800 persons attended last' year's celebration, and the committee is hoping for even belter attendance this year. CO.hUui to W w wtl Mock»)i}lf, N. C. ON '3'71/AS>/OOM| ^waan onend -oa 3bwo Historic Center l o Observe"?" ^ Sesquicentennial Homecoming i Center United Methodist Church will observe the i Sesquicentennial celebration I of the chuivh at homecoming j services, Sunday, October 1 Sth. Guest speaker will be the , Rev. Herbert . T. Penry of 'Greensboro., N.C., S; . descendeqt of one of the ' founders. 1 ' The church ^members are ''.trying to locate the descen dants of the first and second ! trustees of the diurch. It is •flmown that, "John Sndth of Rowan Countydeeded the property . to ^e Methodist, .Episcopal Church iq the r U^toA States ;Qf America." ^ 'roe first trustees listed are:,, \paniel Pwiggins, Arthur ^Morrow, John Davis, Ashley pwiggins, Sqmuel Penry,; lames Penry, -James Davis '^d^tlionii^ Mbirbw. Arthur Morrow moved to Green' County, Illinois in 1838. The ifdormation of the Dwiggins and Penry desdendants can be lined up, but there is no information on John Davis, James Davis, or 'piomas' Morrow. The second trustees were David Tutterow, Ashley C.. Dwiggins, M.G. Richards, J- oel Penry, William'Tutterbw, Caleb Kurfees, Solonmh!, Seaford and Robert Rose. Anyone having an^ in-' formation concerning these*' people ace asked to pleasev contact: William M. (Bill). Seaford, Route l. Mocksville, ! N.C. or tele^one (704) 492-': 5206. According to Bi)l, . he;^ would like - to be able' to lecMignize the descendapts at the. special servi^ie. ^ . n \\ !• Iff I'M., iaviB Co. Public Lita'sry MocksvHte, N. a iS I- 2 tu U i o ui y t- \n •o n JU y iU t VP \di X o /V 4>1 O^tpK'^'L-e.VCenter Methodist To Observe 150th Anniversary SundayJchallenge to the futureie public is invited to stiare withibers and friends this Sunday theI Anniversary of the founding of thevT tJnited Methodist Church.> day will begin at 9:45 a.m. withiccorating of the graves in theor Cemetery. At 10 aJm. the Rev.;i Tutterow, a native of Center now({at Newland, will lead a memorialice. At 10:30 a.m. services under ther will begin with hymn singing and.;:nltions.The Rev. Herbert Penry, who is adirect descendant of one of the originaltrustees and is pastor of the Mt. PisgahUnited Methodist Church in Greensboro,'wUl deliver the sermon.At noon there will be fellowship aboutUie table.In the afternoon members of thechurch will present in dialogue .and .drama a' "tribute to the past, a .celebration of the oresent, and a." The Reverenoi,William C. Anderson of Icard and theiRev. WiUiam A. Kerr of WarrensviUeentered the ministry as members (tf.Center and will participate' in theprogram:Former pastors of Center, still living,include M.G. Ervin, H.D. Jessup,Robert L. Oakley, George E. Au'man,James S. White, Herbert Jamieson,Roby Evans, Bennie B. Bearden,Charles Sisk, and Cameron Dodson.00th Anniversary Was bbseryed In 193le lOOth Anniversary of The Center P. Garrett, which was responded to byhodist Church was celebrated on Rev. W.S. Walker of Elkin. •29.1932. An account of this event as.•ared in The MocksvUle Enterprise The Rev. E.M. Avett, of Albemarle, a1 as follows: former pastor, delivered the 11 o clocksermon which was heard by a large andundreds of people from this section deeply interested congregation. Musicother parts of North.Carolina at- was furnished by the church choir and;ed the homecoming day at Center the Holt Brothers Quartet fromhodist Church on Sunday, which was Albemarle. -olebration of the 100th year, of this_ •one church. dinner was spread on the tables in theev J 0 Banks, pastor of the church, beautiful grove surrtunding the arbor.The chu„h .he, beee e„h.,8.i endolebration of the 100th year of thisoric church.repainted, and a' splendid bell wasplac^ in the belfry by Mr. and Mrs.George Evans in memory of their sonFrardc. . . ' .In the afternoon talks were made byJ.B. Fitzgerald and Rev. John Ratledge.A song service was also an enjoyablefeature.Rosettes of red and white ribbon weregiven to 43 persons who had been churchmembers for fifty years. ' '• It was 9 great occasion for the Center,Community and will long l>e remembered as an outstanding day in thehistory of this progressive ruralcongregation.The historic Center Arbor and the new United Methodist Church building. The new church buUdingwas constructed in 1956.Davie County Public LibraryMocksviH*, NG .... - lf^eTHOt>\ 5T - llNiVTfcO - cDavie County Public LibraryMocksviHe, NC.e firs! meetings of the Centertregalion were held in the home ofuiel Penry in 1830, when a band of.libors gathered there for services. Itlid that a great revival was held inhome and soon a log church wasI in the center of the Jot which is now•emelery.ie home of Samuel Penry was owned'32 by one of his descendants. Mrs.Owiggins. A little old leather-back^ book of the Center Meeting House,(.•d by W.F. Dwiggins. furnishedh of the infofmatioD for this sketchten by the late Miss Mary J. Kelt-I on the event of the lOOth an-Tsary of' the church in 1832.nong other items contained in that< were the names of the first trusteeshe Center Meeting House; Daviderow. Ashley C. Dwiggins, M.C.lards, Joei Penry, William Tutterowb Kurfees, Solomon Seaford, andert Rose. Other trustees listed werelel Dwiggins, who was a well known1 preacher, Samuel Penry, Jamesry, John Smith and Zadock Leach.1844-45 the members included theseics: Ashely C. Dwiggins, Maryitgins, Daniel Dwiggins, L.P. Ursulaigins, Samuel Penry, Keaiah Penry,id Tutterow, Mary Dwiggins,.abeth Brown, Elizabeth Penry,y B. Penry, Joel Penry, William:h. Sarah Leach, Hannah Penry Sr.ih A. Smith and Nancy Penry,cy Leach, Elizabeth Seaford,ma Richards, Mary Kurfees,abeth Coon, Zadock Leach, Malvina.-h. Ann Poster, John Smith, Jane B.h. Sarah Beck, Elizabeth Jones.0 A. Coon, Joseph Jones, Sarahiican, Sara A. Jones, Margaret M.s. Abram D. Jones, Elizabeth<er.hen young ladies of the congregation' married their maiden names were'<ed off, and their new names in-'d with pencil. For instance: UrsulaEarly Days Of The Center Methodist ChurchAn old pictxire of the Center Arbor many years' ago showing the old school atDwiggins, who married Joel Penry;Nancy Penry who married an Anderson: SarahA. Smith'who married anAnderson; Sarah A. Jones who marrieda Wilson; Margaret M. Jones whomarried a Speck: Elizabeth Smith whomarried a Ratledge; Maria C. Joneswho marriedaHendrix; and Matilda E.Ijames who married a Casey.In 1847 Robert Rose was listed as classleader. Other names among themembers were Cassandra IBooel Rose,Abraham Bessent, Clementine Leach,William E. Hefler, A.D. Jones. WesleyMorrison. In 1848 there were the namesof Elizabeth (Renshaw) Hall. John D.Hall, Temperance Bean, Louisa Leach.In 1849 and IMO, John Tillett waspastor on the Mocksville Circuit He wassucceeded in 1851-52 by Lemmon SheU.The members in 1851 and 52 were:Daniel Dwiggins, L.E. Ursula Dwiggins,Robert Rose, Cassandra Rose, C.L.Rose, M.G. Richards, Demon Hendren,Sarah A. Hendren. Mary B. Richards,Mary Penry, Kiziah D. Penry, DavidTutterow, Sarah A. Anderson. MaryDwiggins. Elizabeth Penry, Joel Penry,Sarah Seaford, Sarah Smith, NancyLeach, Ursula Penry, Eliza Seaford,Nancy Leach, Mary Kurfees, MelvinaLeach, Sarah Beck, Elizabeth Jones.Joseph B. Jones, Sarah Mullican,Margaret Speck, Thomas Tutterow,• William Tutterow, Emellne Coon whomarried a 'Stonestreet, Ann M. Jones.Elizabeth Ratledge, William 0. Smith.John L. Mullican, Sarab M. Tutterow,'who married a Boger, Mary Jones,' Matilda E. Casey, G.M. -Yeost,Eilzatwih Hall, John D. Hall, Temperance Bean, Lucinda Boger,Margaret M. Jones, Susan Sprot,Elizabeth Yeost. Sarah E. Penry,Emeline A. Anderson, Philip D. Booe,Charles S. Anderson, Catherine Seaford,Jane Boger. Paul Boger, Caleb S.Kurfees. Martha E. Jones, NancySmoot, Eliza C. Penry, Mary A. Penry,Catherine Tutterow. Solomon Seaford,Jeremiah R. Casper, Isaac W. Jones.In 1857 the following members wereadded: Barbara Austin, CatherineLasenbury. Amos Y. Hepler, RebeccaG. Warren , Susannah Conrad. NancyMurphy, Margaret Leach, EmilyKurfees. Mary Foster. John W. Leach,Ida J. Jones, Nancy R. Tutterow, AnnM. rutterow, Frances Warren. WilliamB. Sprot, George W. Hinkle, A.N.Hendren, Robert Blackwell, James F.Kurfees. John F. Latham, George W.Tutterow. John. W. Beck,, BenjaminCoon, Thomas Tutterow , AlexanderPotts. William B. Drake. MargaretHendren. Catherine Leach, RebeccaSmith. Amanda Davis, Meland Warren.Martha J. Warren, William C. Dwiggins.In 1859 there are the names of WesleyCheshire , Plaulina Cheshire. Green C.Klutlz, Jacob A. Tutterow and PhillipSeaford.In those days of slavery the churchesoften had color^ members. The namesof Frost's Moses. Penry.'s Parthenia,Dwiggins' Malissa, and Wilson's Rachelare listed.In the year of 1863 in the list ofmembers are the names of H.L. Bailey,Tempie Bailey, Allred Davis, ThomasTaylor. Thomas Burgess, Nancy Shives,Margaret Leach, Maria Kurfees, LucyJ. Bailey, who married a Click,Elizabeth Foster, Mary F. Leach, NumaF. Reid was the presiding elder at thattime. S.H. Helsabeck was the pastor incharge.The first grave In the cemetery wasthat of BoonePenrywho died in April 1836.Before the Civil War a free school wastaught at Center for many years andamong the teachers was Masten G.Richards, who married the widow ofBoone Penry.In 1872 a new church was built. Thisframe structure was erected across theroad from the first church, in front of thepresent arbor. M.L. Wood was thePresiding-Elder at this time and thepastor in charge was J.S. Nelson.Camp meetings were great institutions in those days and in 1876 anarbor was erected at Center for thispurpose. In 1877 the first camp meetingwas held at Center and these continuedhere for ten or more years. There were anumber of "tents" built of boards, thatstood on the grounds.The Mocksville Circuit was divided in1875 with the Farmington Circuit beingcut off it, The.Presiding-Elder in 1876-78was D.R. Bruton, and Thomas A. Boonewas the pastor of the Mocksville Circuit DAVm COUNTY ENTERPRISE I^QRD, THURSDAY, OCT9BER 9, 1980 O \A >o -<1; Histoiv Is Rc'-enaPted « '• • ; • '-'A '"^stro^^opposed the. sale! tfstro^^'opposed' the. sale- and use a . . ih« i,ui«r« M »h» assembled on Sunday morning at the fcrence of 1843, the fouowlng f^yhlskey, th^ influence Sunday aftenioon with the childrM <d n ; (bwiggins atid others assembled tor : '',' "On ordinary occasions the Sunday' ijdf frimds and'famUies associated with th ;. .,1-. n . -v , .^lUSJl^ Om»UUC11*»« rytov m*v 'On ordinary occasions the Sunday friends and families assocla^ wiin e church playing malar rolea. CLAIMING THE PAST Narrator, Joseph Holmes.^ Founding families: Daniel Dwiggins played by Dean Dwlggins; James Ferny played Joel Anderson; Joseph Smith - played by Bryant Smith; Ashley Dwiggins played by Odell.Wlllla>aa. Worshippers: Michel and Alice Banmtte, Duke and Louise Tutterow, Mark and Kim Williams, Doris WiUiams, Dorothy Williams, Jane Khnmer. ' n Devotional Message by the Reverend : William C. Anderson. ; . CELEBRATING THE PRESENT Our Contemporary Leadership, GaU Jones Smith; The Laity, Lawrence Ray Carter; The Clergy, M. Wilson'Nesbitt: The church at Wo^, Lai^ Harpe and. R(d>ert Tutterow. Boosters: David Kimmer, Helen Chaffin, Steve Evans, Darrell: Dyson, . Tonya Evans, Scott Harbin, Brian Wiliiams, and Edwin Robertson; ' Challengers: William (Bill) Ferebee, DoroUv Holmes, Mary' ^Ine, -Gene Shuler, Steve Moore, Chad'Sechrest, . Amy Fergusson, and Shirley Sine. CHALLENGING THE FUTURE- Dialogue with the Future: The Uns^ Voice, Dennis Sine. The Church, Karen Harbin. The Leaders rf Tomorrow, United Methodist Youth. ' ^ A CMd of Hunger, HoUy Harpe; TheNew Comers, Steve and Shirley Barren; Refugee Children, Center Children. Center CommuniWi Mark Williams, Carolyn Lyerly. „%.» Hardison Church, Hugh Galther, Phil Fuller. „ „ Sniptn Church, Sam Daywalt, Peggy; Winfr^. „ u . Daide County Methodist, Robert Blakely. A fSmllenge to the Future, Kristin Gamer. • ' . ' j The Benediction, The Reverend George E. Auman. . n School shall notremab in session above ;/.j,bther denominations; led •. to the wiw • three hours, forware"nilly convliiced. r drawaliOf . members,'Recorded In the MtMOslAfl -' nv ^ • 1009. i •rwwwi ^ w — Jthat where weariness commences in- -structlon ceases and many of our schools have been injured by being kept ' . in session from mondng tiU evening. We - are' also satisfied that the most suc- ' cessful way of communicating religious ? instruction is oral instruction: and that the time specified, three hours. Is amply sufficient for that purpose.' , -iCharge.: Conference Bdinutes' of "1902, ij. twenty persons withdrew wr .-.congregation and associated-with u» vHoUness.Clwrch near by. •* (3mrch continued to. grow, even in^ /itiepths-. • of the' .depression,- theCong*—was essential to along' with' randommemorization of Bible verses. worship sitting In group * began singing , hymn, "Give us; the Old Time Religion,") Dwiggins: Christian Friends, ! reauy feel the spirit,of the Lord among us today. A few months, ago we;'b^n djgpnijfilng the possibiUW of our having a Church: House. We. have had very spiritual meetings In our'"' homes; fc^ever, many of us feel that we need aspecial House that we can call the Lord's and we also need larger facilities, 1 feel that tte time Is'now right^or^us to pursue this -matter.^ What-bre the Ueelings of you folks? Do'yoii not feel ' that cur faith and the hand of ptd will lead us to this reality? ' ^ :fv^ J. Penry: If we could purchase pr(g)erty on which to build a place of - worshlpata reasonable price, I feel that many. Including myself, would donate timber for tto 'constraction of the church, j n J. Smith: 1 have also been givingprayerful thought to this Idea and would very much like you to accept my (rffer of property on the Wilkesboro Highway. . -This location near the highway w^d be easily accessible and the wooded area . deed recorded In Mocksvllle, ' would provide shade for our hwses ®'<Stfollna on August'11,-1871, containing during the summer months. If you will ijfs the^'JoUowlng: William W. Tutte^,accept-thisproperty,I willhavoa deed, f'll^artjKof the first P?rt J® - ij drawn up to transfer the property Into terow, Masten G. Richards, WlUlani , > our nation b^norawn up w j >] Tutt^,'and others;-to the trustees of , > congregation saw the posstbmty^of a '•* the' Methodist Episcopal Church South ?i; 'new church structure; In IMO the cha^e• at Center, for the Methodist Episcopal . ' had been reduced to a fow Polntjr:^ " Church South, a trade of land containing look ahead and provlda;.for future growth within their; own organizationThe catechism was a very Important ^nd beyond. In 1931, under .the leader- part of the Sunday School curriculum ^.junr. J.O. Banks, the old churchJM J I u ^ moyed to a location Just n wesTof the present structure, five class as Loyallties were divided, lOento . jgpQyjjttofj,;^as $1,847.24 with fur- Methodist Chur^ n nlshlngs for the pulpitarea and a beU foroftheSou^B^Ad^e^ IS iXy beirig^dJiBted. ' 'CSnirch. The decade of Uw 1870s bro^t, - , yheyear 1941 daw our'nation at war our'tnen were called tognjwth pattern, M i^ti^ trade ^ -of our n population irapldly.^increased. - /s-counlry and the safe return of our men there was a neS f<» f . brought a period d =gre^Structure: to support ® -'Chu^ a8 the'people unlted.in prayer, -education and worship programs.. .' ychannels "through wWch ;: • ' - n V ; "UiGod's'-' love ■^came"'" Into .- lives and ' ■ The skond official churcn recoru is a' i-^motivated them to reach "out to o^ot.J—J i-j I- 'NftHh '^?Also'during this'time"-the?Metliodist ' Youth Fellowship ■ became a' a strcmg■'segment of the "Church-programmingAs the war ended and the' economy of the name of our congregation. What name shall we choose? J. Penry: Since the prqierty is located rah South, a trade of land containing : thus expanding "the^s^ces jif Uwin the center of the community, why. not and one-half acres of land.The ' .ininlstertoeachof the congre^U^. At.ca itu. nnmn rRNTER.- • '.V t-^d is across the icad In front of.the .t-Jxiiiding commlttee was appointed and metery.";;''^:: V«-building fundbegan In 196i;Plans for aj v ^ ^r.nev/structurewere drawnup by one of In 1872 a new frame struchire was ''/ (Kir: members; (leorgo Evans,. _..j ,1.- —...I....... iiutfivitiatnau; A gfouiid was broken,' a'weU dnueu and' the foundation' poured. Actualconstruction began In December 1^. use the name CENTE^ : erected on the area where thedrivewayour present church is located. Theframe, structure was mostly hewn by... —-yo sirucniFe waa u.w»ujr uDwu coiBtmiKuuu 1^6"" — -"-"'n—, Vu_persons to serw as t^tew In order to • - All; That's a, good thought! • We'll become. Center--United', Methodist, Clniic^ ,, c ' A." bvdggins: N^OW,Vc must appointpersons to serve as t^tees In order to The presented program was as, follows:. V:; ; . x ^ b^ad ax and put together i With support of the congregation to thecarry through the transfer of mmtshlp^ wooden pegs.The entire structure '^-'forms of donations of cash, . • . T u 'c ' forest pine with two separate -'- and mucdi hard tabw along with a gUt^Narrator; John Smite ® 'entrances for the men apd women.. ■-$4,800 from the Duke Endc^ent, tteproperty on which to conshiict a church i; -.-construction was completed In 1958, debt TUfl deed of prdperty .Is apt-ad. over d» . JJf?® :j.,v backatttepMtl50year8.wef^8(®e £;j^K^S.SlKSwlggta!&deep and strong emotions. First to a g. p,mr« " .TBm<Mi^onry, Jflme3^.T-- itiflfaineBa and camped for the wedt long , awl hn onmnietesense of pride a^ Davto ai«iThortu« Morrow, Trustees for ^^.meetings that were held annually; The ourheritage f^on^ by nara :«je Bptocr^ Cht^ of these camp meetings were a - without, our.,Riming —^ who saw clearly before them a purpose. ..' ^ no., >-dpita onii-ihrni iwIvaI landtna toarairid ■and a mission which they fu^ed with.■ spiritual determination. For ISO years,:Center United Methodist Church has ' been an iiuititution of.' learning, ■ afellowsl^ of friends and a communlty.of ■ faith.^ ■ " 'i'V— It was back in ISSO,-- in the home, of.'x.TTieJames Penry, Just about two miles west ■; Westeriiof this location, that-a local minister, . TerenceDaniel Dwiggins arid'several families ' .'Thecone,«ou~>-'-'- -c— ,- , ■assembled for worship together, saw the \ emphaslled benevolepces.^mtoslo^v,n^d to begin a fomal church ..r SuiW Schoote, apd-^tm^r• congregation. Today we honor the ;. the : sale anf tho Ch^^om > th^ we claim as our own are Willlani The first churcb; a'.^°S structure,"^^-buatwhcro.the.C8nm^tenow.locatei congregation who have seryrf in the to j . . A '...A** MisncffViaaflAtK i^vmintotery, From our own congregatioia 100, fk; cP?*®® ra the state s most pror^nen0^'Grove,' Salem, Calahaln. and . let u; ChapeL M^bersWp was shwn MlOO, g»JE^ Sd-»! 'Walker. ' - -founders of our Church. [ryiH^iim WIUI %UGi» tvw the clock a^ caleralar bade ISO years tothe year 1630. and lode b on a group -meetings of the congregation lasted forseveral hours; .I'erhaps ^ '*School was overemidiaslzed., in ^tee •minutes of the Charge, (JuartraJy Con- . , enthusiastically In the present applylni o ^ 0) 5 -C-= 'CJ Davie County Public Library. - MocksvHto, NC 1& DAVIE COUNTY ENraiU>WSE .MCO^/THURSDAY,. 0 9, 1980 - (/ ""^"3:^ ::: y Center Observes 150th Claiming The Past Celebrating The Present • Challenging The Future As members, former members and friends of Center United Methodist Church, Route 1, Mocksville, gathered for the Sesquicentennial Celebration on Sunday, Octobers, 1S80, neither did the cloudy skies darken the outloek of the day nor did the rainy day dampen the spirits. All who attended were caught up in the theme for the day: Claimi^ the Past: Celebrating the Present: Challenging the Future. After the decorating of the graves, the Memorial Service was conducted by the Reverend Keith Tutterow of Newland, a former member of Center Church. Church members who have died since -Jjwt homecoming were WUlte EUcins ana Anna mae snioot Powc Burled elsewhere was Ruby Cleary Brown. Friends and relatives of members buried at Center during the past years include Ollie Odus Tutterow, Dorothy Vlckers Tucker, Mary Cornelia Glascock Anderson. The rich heritage of Center is a direct result of the faithful response of the founding families. The construction of buildings, ' the maintenance of cemeteries, and the execution of programs have been and continue to be expressions of faith of the early fath^. The momfng service of WOTship opened with a season ct hymn singing and special muslo under the direction of Jimmie Neil Anderson, assisted by students from Appalachaln State University and West Forsyth High SchooL 1 The descendents of the first trustees were recognized by William M. (BUD Seaford who had traced the famUy trees of these persons. Recognition was given to those who had Join^ (Tenter CThirch SO years or more ago. Of the ap proximate 2S, eighteen are sUU active members. The leatlier "Class Book of (Tenter Meeting House" was presented to Uie Church by Mrs. Helen Smith Wrenn In behalf of her mother, Mrs. W.N. Smith of ModavUle, and other descendents of by Mrs. Nancy Tutterow, Gene^ Chairperson of the Sesquicentennial committee. < - The Reverend William Kerr, who wat licensed to preach from Center Church Memorial Service A memorial service was conducted III the cemetery by the Rev. Keith Tut terow, a former member of the church' now Uving at Elk Park. This foUowed the theme of (he day: "Claiming (he past by honoring the deceased; celebrating (he present by the ones in attendance: and cbaUenglng the future as to who would be the caretakers of the future." Each grave was decorated with a flower by the youth of the church. I,... « . 11.I, I ■M.IUI I».J. IMBartEWMMWWBUti . in 1923, read the scripture and led in ■ prayer. V, The Reverend Herbert T. Penry, Jr., pastor of the ML Fisgah United Methodist Church in Greensboro, a. descendant of James Penry, one of theoriginal trustees, prrach^ on the subject ".When You (Set Where You Are Going. Where WiU You Be?" His text was John 12:32 "And I, when I am lifted up from earth, will draw all men to myself." Mr. Penry stressed the Importance of choosing wisely the road leading to the future, for this choice* determines the destiny of the traveler. His message, filled with stories and humor, was both challenging and in spiring. He was among many unknown kinspeople and found himself quite at home. More than 300 gathered for themorning service. Most of theseremain^ for the bountiful picnic lunch ^In the Community Building. ^ ' In the afternoon,. memners of theChurch and Sunday l^hool presented indrama and dialogue the theme of (heday. The person- who was primarilyresponsible fco'. the script was Mrs. GailJones Smith. The. hi^ghts ct the historical development of Center. (Tlnirch, the achievements and q;>-por(unities, of the presenL and the taskof "chaliehglng the future" were por^(rayed in living and moving scenes. The Rev. Wiiliam C. Anderson, pastor <d the Icard United Methodist Church and former member dt Center Church,brought the devotional message for the afternoon service. "a o c Davie County Public LibraryMocksviHa, 1^ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1980 Descendants lyjuistTjrMstew ' Tt.. *«- v., .. , Uoi-KIn - • / * By William M"H -/..I . Seaford A deed, recorded November 14,1S33 In Rowan Counfy, has John Smith, a land owner, giving to the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United Slates erf America two acres on the Wilkesboro Road, This was to be governed by the Methodist Church. The land was deeded to the following trustees: Daniel Dwlggins. Arthur Morrow, John Davis, Ashley Dwiggins, Samuel Penry, James Penry, and Thomas Morrow. (We have no information on the Davis or Morrow families except the family of Arthur Morrow moved to Green Coun^, Illinois in 1938.) JOHN SMITH ." DESCENDANTS , " Still members at Center Methodist ^ ^ Mmy (Polly) Smith married Brone ^ Penry and later M.G. Richard, ^re ? were no Richards cUldren. The Penry ^descendants are as foUows; ^ah Anderson Anderson, James Neal An derson, Alice Anderson Bamette,Sabrina Barnette, Gregg Barnette, Joe Anderson, Patricia Anderson Spalnhour. Robert P. Anderson, Bernice Powell Elkins, Ben F. Powell, Janie Powell PotU, Nina Harris Powell . (widow of L.R. Powell. Non-member ^ Brad Anderson). . „ i Visitors Sunday: Wesley Potts. Uwrence Potts, JaneU Potts, Li^ Potts, Louise Bumgarner Beck (firstmarried to Haywood Powell) , Vi^ Anderson Tomlinson, Myrtl^e M. Tomlinson, Hilary Powell and wife Margaret and chUdren Ray, Denise. Raymond, Woody and Mary of Salisbury, PhyUis Powell Shore and husband BiU Shore (rf BoonviUe, En^y Powell Dwiggins, Bob Powell and wife, • Prances Powell. „ , , Eliza Smith married Simeon Seaforo. , , Mary B. Seaford, (widow of W.M.Seaford). Members: WilUam.M. Bill Seaford, John E. Seaford, Norma . Robertson. Nancy Seaford Grooms. Not•members: .Glna Seaford, Edwin - Robertson,.. Heath Grooms, Jason "^^a^^sinith married Bill. Anderson. ; Mombers: Martha-Anderson Bar- - neycastle,. Clyde Harbin. .Mary Eva ; -••Harbin Sine, Urry Wayne^ Harbin, ^ Thomas Clay Harbin, James Henry - Jones GallJoDesSmith.Non-inembere: .,Scott Harbin, Becky: Hartin. .Jen^ef 1 - and Patricia Harbin, Shirley .. Sine. | I Visitor' Leo Jones of Winston-Salem. I.•r .V,: ^ arbin, Thomas Clay Harbin. Not church members at Cenler: Ray Tut- lerow. Scott Harbin. Becky Harbin, Jennifer and Patricia Harbin, and ' Shirley Sine. Visitors for the day: B^le Hendricks and Beulah Hendrlcks Tutterow of Greensboro, Catherine Hendricks of Hickory. Edna Hendricks ' Rudd of Greensboro, Paul Gray Hen dricks and wife Rosa Lee. Grace Hendricks, Ruth Hendricks. and L.D. Hendricks of RL 6, Mocksville, Lester 'Anderson and daughter Nancy of Rt 4, Myrtle Anderson Maners and husband Herman Maners of High Point, Theo IJames Tutterow (widow of Odus Tut terow) of King, Kimmie Tutterow ofWlnston-Salem, the Rev. Keith Tutterow and wife Pal and children, Kirk, Kevin and Kendra of Elk Park, Floyd Tutta-ow and wife Clara, Corrine Tutterow Alley and children Mark and Diane, Janice Tutterow Cherry and daughter Donna, all of Statcsville. Brenda Akin and son Will of Akin, S C. Earl Jones and husband Uo Jones of Winston-Salem. Sandra Coiey of Sumter, S.C. and Ruth C. Hendricks of RL 1. Hannah Penry married Martin Kurfees. Members: Mary Nell Sum mers, Boger, Barbara Boger, Clay Boger, Bandy Boger, TereSa Boger. Rita Boger Emilson. Noah Penry. No members of Center Church. Visitors: The Rev. Herbert T. Penry Jr. and wife EmesUne and daughter Lea of Greensboro. John Penry and wife Dorothy of Southmont. Charles Penry of Lexington. Frankle and Kathleen Craven of Winston-Salem. Pcaev Michael and husband Bob Michael of Rt. 4, MocksvUle, Vickl Michael Ward and husband Rantoil Ward and children Carrie and Josh of Mocksville. Dr. J. KiffinPenry and wife . (conUnued on page 2-B) n • jv ' • n , JAMES penry! ' nn ,V ^ DESCENDANTS. : - f "" JamesPenry married Hannah Boone. •* Boone Penry marripd Mary, (pouy) -.Smith .See her lUL- , Nancy Penry maiTied Spottsw^ ' Anderson: Members;' Catherine Anv fdcrsonEvans. MiUard Anderson, James .« Neal Anderson. Alice Andebson- Bar-. J nelte Sabrlna Baroette, Gregg Bar- ri nelte, Anna Mae Andersrai Owlngs, Ann ^ Owlngs, Linda Owlngs,'CUy Tutterew.tfflDuke Tutterow. RobertTulterow.VMtal^^ Tullerowi.tynn Tuttoow D^ BW^* Jarvls Tutterow (widow of H.W, "^t-j^ terow), Ruth Ralledge Tutterow twldw;^ of Lbnnie M, TutteroW), Martha, An-j^ " derson' Barneycastle, Clyde",Harbin, Maiy'Eva Hwbiif. Shi^ Pavie Couniy Public Library .. MoeksviHf, NC I ^/uAVm COUNTY ENTERPRISE REC_ORD, THURSDAY. OCT(^ER 9. 1980/ Center Observes 150th Year(continued from page 1-B) |Sarah and children Edie, G^ton andCatherine of Thomasville. Ray C. Penryand wife Mary Frances and son Jamesof Winston-Salem.SAMUEL PENRYSamuel Penry married Mary Mc-Maban, had son Joel. Joel's descendants, Members: Ophelia BarneycastleFerebee, Betty Ferebee Smith. Non-member Chris Smith. Visitors:Margaret Walker Shellon of Mt Airy.John Redmon and wife Alice, LawrenMC Walker and wife Margaret, all «SUtesville. Louise Sbelton Burkes andFreddie Burkes and ShannonBurkes. Fred and Clayton Walker ofHigh PointDANIEL DWIGGINSDaniel Dwiggins list is the same.Samuel Penry's son Joel married Ursula Dwiggirs, daughter (rf DanielDwiggins.ASHELY DWIGGINSj w Dwig^ns descendants. Members: Cllnard Dwiggins, DeanDwiggins. Louise Dwiggins Moore,Pamclia Moore, Malinda Ann PresnellB6ckJames P Dwiggins descentente.Members; Aline E. Dwiggins (^dow ofL R Dwiggins). Visitors: BlancheDwiggins Smith, Lawrence Sn^th airfwife Edna, Kathrine Smith Poole ofMocksviUe. Helen Smith Wrenn andhusband Charles of FayettevUle. ^rlDwiggins and wife Sue and childrenEdie and Angie rf Conover. _Holman Dwiggins descendants. ErruiyPowell Dwiggins (widow of T.P.Dwiggins.)Former MinistersArelLesentFormer ministers of the CenterUnited .Methodist Church at-tending the event Sunday Included; The Rev. and Mrs. H.D.Jessup of Greensboro, the Rev.and Mrs. H.M. Jamleson ofAsheboro, and the Rev. GeorgeAuman of MocksviUe.Oldest Members Are RecognizedIhose with church membership at Center for more than 50 years were paidspecial recognition Sunday: .Martha Anderson BameycasUe. who Joined in 1924, is the oldest Uvingmember. She will be 95 years old on November 23,1980.VeraVanzant Dwiggins ,Sarah Anderson AndersonZolUe N.AndersonAnna Mae Anderson OwlngsMary Ellen WalkerNina Harris Powell J22Susie Beck GobblePolly Tutterow LathamDwi^t (Pete) TutlerowMiUard Anderson . . ,«_«WadeH.Dyson ,'i imaCatherine Anderson EvansMaggie Dyson Harpe • loanRoxieKesee McAllister .CecUK.McDanielQayTutterowDukeTutterowiiJ.The Center United Methodist Choir stags out during BpedidS^mlSfare (front fow I to r) C^dy Gravw. MeF^y 0^^^Louise Tutterow. Mazie Merrell, Sarah Andertcm (^a ro )Judy Anderson, Dorothy Wiiiiams and Duke Tutterow. ___ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RKORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1980. ; hi o n ii - ^ Mu'-- m/v'4^' I T' First Grave In Center Cemetery / Mrs. Viola Anderson Tomlinson is shown at the grave of her g grandfather. Boone Penry, the first person ever burled in the Center Meth' Cemetery. He was bom on May 13, IW and di^on Aug.29,1B36. Boon or Boone. as it was more often spelled as it was taken from his mot) family, was the son of James Penry and Hannah Boone. Hannah Boone wa dau^ter of John Boone and Rebecca Bryan Boone. John Boone was a cousin of Daniel Boone, being the son of Ben^min P who was a brother of Squire Boone. Squire Boone, buried at Joppa, was bo 1696, the 3rd swi of George Boone III of Stroak, England (1666-1744). Benj Boone was bom in 1706. the 7th child of (Jeorge Boone HI. Boone Penry married Mary Smith. Their son. "niomas Penry (1-23-IS23 - 1901) married Nancy Kurfees (10-21-1834 - 6-28-1915). Thdr daughter S (Sally) Elisabeth Penry 12-20 1871 • 12-20-1934) married Hairy Eccles And- (B-24-18S9 • 5-22-1929). They were the parents of; Eael Maude Anderson (12-6-1888 - 8-15-1955). <3iarles Lee Anderson (4-9- 6-9-1873). Thomas Wade Anderson (3-29-1895 • 4-24-1958). Viola Paltersoi derson Tomlinson (3-26-1900), John Henry Bosch Andason (2-2-1902-12-7-1 Nancy Elisabeth Anderson Taylor (12-9-1906). Annie EUza Andason (6-21-1 THE BOONE FAMILY Hie Norman family of Boone (originally spelled Bohun)had Its be^i more than 1.000 years ago, but rose to the highest honor In England wbc Boone blood, through its female line, reached the person of Henry Planta (son of Mary Bohun or Boone) who ruled as Henry V. George Boone was bom in England, QtyofExctor, In Devonshire am tbae. His son. George, was bora in 1666 in Stroak. England, a village Exetor. He married Mary Maugridge. On August 17,1717 he and his wife a; children set sail for Amaica. Three other children-George Jr., Squlr Sarah-had preceded them. They arrived In Philadelphia in the fall of 17 1720 they moved to Oley Township in Pennsylvania (now Exetor) and foun home. ' > n j - Of their children only Squire and Benjamin Boone wae involved i migration to what Is now Davie County. In April of 1750, Squire and Sarah Morgan Boone sold their land in County, Pa. and left in May with their family, among whom included D age 16, and nephew, John, age 23, who had been living with them followii death of his mother, Ann Farmer Boone. John's father, Benjamin reman 1737. John Is believed to have married before arriving In what is now Davi< On December 21,1753 John and Rebecca Boaie received a grant of 630 from Earl of GranvUle. This land was east of Hunting Creek and west ol Oeekln what is now Davie County (in thevldnity of Center). Davie Coun^ Mocksviliti NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1980 / Visiting Dignitaries VtsitlDg dignaUries at Ceoter United Methodist Cbnreh Sunday were-'( I to r) Herbert Penry, Jr., guest speaker; William Kerr, former member; Keith Tntterow. former member; Hugh D. Jessup, pastor 1950^; Rev. Wilson Nesbit, current minister; and Herb Jamiesoo, Sr., minister 1963^. Children Of The Church Photos by ergMSsait The children of the church were also a part of festivities. They are (front row, I to r) Tracy Sechrest, Kendra Klmmer, Jaime MUam, Susan Harbin, Shirley Sine, Jennifer Barron (2nd row) Brian WlUlams, ^ad Sechrest, Michael Barren, Scott Harbin, Eldwln Robertson, Amy Fergusson, Brad Anderson, Torrl Evans, Holiy Harpe and Michelle Klmmer. . wiTil rr r bm u* A l-'FV.' Wl iiir^ •^' I Smith Wrei 1 leather>ba >the 1830'8. gins the bot the Sesqui ! Center Un Center MOCKSVILLE — Center Church celebrated the Methodist Bicentennial with a q)eclal service June 3. The ser vice was held in the Center Ar- hex, built in 1876. and the site of many camp meetings in the pg,<at Several church members provided wild flowers for the ser vice. Many d" the approximately 125 people gathered fcx worship dressed In clothes fixam by-gone days: women in long dresses and bonnets, men with bow ties, and boys in overalls. Music was an' important part of the service. A congregattonal hymn-sing, led by the Rev. William Anderson, began the service. In addition both the Children's Choir and Adult Choir provided special music. To set the mood of the service, an "Amen" corner was designated by the pastor, the Rev. Claudia Harrelson, and the ofiering was received by literally "passing the hat." A l(xal historian, Howell Boone. presented infoimation concerning the history of religion in Davie County prior to the coming of the Methodists in 1780. Three members of Center Church presented a brief liistory of Methodism, particularly as it pertained to the area, beginning with 150 years ago. then 100 years ago. and then 50 years ago to & present. Center was meets in arbpi* ^ From kft, the Rev. Harrdscm. the Rev. J. J. Powell of Mill Spring, and the Rev. ^K^Uiam Andefson. a native d the Center oocnmiinity. , ■1- %. ■' r *rrK '■ ^ .i Some of the women of Center Church dressed in their "Sunday best" organized in 1830 and the cur- Methodist Church."rent building was constructed in Following the service a picnic1956. The morning message lunch was enjoyed on thewas presented by the Rev. J.J. ^unds, follow^ by some old-Powell on "Evangelism in the time ^imes for the cMdren. Page 6 N.C. Christian Advocate, August 21, 1984 sU ,r Uilli. iX—^ c K.u\'C-n.e£. -Davie County Public LibraryMocksville, NCCenter Church BeganWhen James Penry invited hisneighbors to come to his home for a••revival meeting" in the year 1830,he probably never dreamed that outof that meeting a church would beorganized and would standthroughout these 163 years as a placeofworsh^ for Cenffir community andtravelers along a busy highway.John Smith, a large landowner atthat time in what was still RowanCounty, gave the two acres of landto the trustees of The Methodist.Episcopal Church in the United Statesof' America to be governed by itsrules. This property was beside ofnow U.S. 64 and a part of what isnow the Center Church Cemetery.On this property a log church wasbuilt.Little is known about the membership of the early church. A littleleather-back class book owned by thelate Mrs. Blanche Dwiggins Smith(and presented to Center UnitedMethodist Church in 1980) givessome information. TTiis book includesthe general rules of meetings andclass leaders, which were a vital partof the early Methodist congregations.The first entry is dated July 5,1936, and contains these names astrustees of the church: David Tut-terow, Ashley C. Dwiggins, M.G.RichaMs, Joel Penry, William Tut-lerow, Caleb Kurfees, SolomanSeaford, Robert Rose, Daniel Smithand Zadock Leach.Much of the writing appears tohave been written with a goose-quillpen.In 1845. the following entry wasmade in the class book: "Rememberto observe the Friday immediatelypreceding the quarterly meeting forthis circuit as a day of fasting andpraying for the prosperity of Zion."Peter Doub, Presiding Elder, T.S.Campbell, A.E. and S.H. Helsabeck.Class members were entered in thisbook from year to year and later entries were made as they died or moved away.The Utlle book stops in 1863, butby this time the Methodist churchesin America had a split and Center hadbecome a member of the Southernbranch of the church.Many of the young men of the congregation entered the War betweenthe states, and while they were awaythe members who stayed at homeheld the litde church together and used it as a place to obtain food for theirspiritual needs.Around 1870, it was decided tobuild a new church at Center toreplace the old log one. On Aug. 11,1871, William W. Tutterow deededto David Tutterow. Masten G.Richards. William W. Tutterow andothers as trustees of the MethodistEpiscopal Church South at Center atract of land containing 3V^ acresacross the road in front of thecemetery.The new frame structure was builtin 1872 and was located where thedriveway of the present church isnow located. The church was a framestructure and much of the frame washewed by hand with a broad ax. andput together with wooden pegs. Thestructure was built of forest pine andonly the best was used.During the 1870s. camp meetingswere being held all over the countryand Center was no exception. In1876. an arbor was erected for thecamp meetings and the first meetingwas held in 1877 with large crowdsfrom miles around attending. The arbor still stands today as an old landmark and has had a metal roof andmany qther repairs down through theyears. In 1991 and 1992, renovationwas done to the arbor and it was placed on the "National Register ofHistoric Places".As the years passed. CenterMethodist Church continued itsgrowth and little work was done tofoe outside structure at the church. Aswith most early churches, it had twodoors on the front, one for the menand one for foe women.In 1931. the church was movedwest of the present church. Fiveclassrooms were added, the pulpitwas reworked and a new pulpit tableand pastor's desk was given by JohnMarshall Baily of Elkin. Mr. Ballywas a former resident of the community and his parents were buriedin Center cemetery. A beU tower wasadded and a large bell was given byMr. and Mrs. George Evans Sr. inmemory of foeir son. Frank Evans.Following World War n. membersbegan to see foe need for a better andlarger church building. A buildingcommittee of Robert C. Evans,Chairman; Ben F. Powell, Secretaryand Treasurer; Mrs. L.R. PoweU;Mrs. Wayne Merrell; Wade Dyson;and John Anderson was appointed.Plans were drawn by George EvansSr. who died before the church wascompleted.In August 1953 the ground wasbroken and the first brick were laid.The outside stnicmre and the roofwere completed m 1954.Much of the labor on the churchwas done by members of the congregation who met every Mondaynight to, work. Sometimes it lookedlike they would never get the workcompleted as we were working on apay as you go basis. With the help ofthe Duke Foundation, it was fmallycompleted and the church wasdedicated in a special service byBishop Nolan B. Harmon ofCharlotte on Sept. 1. 1957.As pan of the United MethodistChurch, these are the organizationswithin the church: the UnitedMethodist men. foe United Methodistwomen, the Junior and Senior Youthand the weekly Bible study groups.In 1992. the Rev. Gary Kling"became minister, moving to the.church with his wife Karen.Sunday morning services are asfoUows:1st and 2nd Sundays: churchschool. 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.3rd, 4fo and 5th Sundays: worship,9:45 a.m.; church school, 10:45 a.m.The current Center building was built in mid-1950s. DAVIE COLNTV ENTERPRISE RECORD, Oct. 29, 1998 Ceremony To Dedicate Old Slave Cemetery Thanks to a gift-from church mem bers, the United Methodist Women at Center have marked with a stone, an gel and benches an area in the church cemetery used as an old slave grave yard. A special ceremony will be held at the'll a.m. worship ceremony Sunday to dedicate the cemetery, with Dor othy Graham as the guest speaker. Although the individual graves aren't marked, old records indicate the following names who were church members. Frosts. Moses, Penrys, Parthenia, Dwiggins. Malisia, Wilson and Rachael. It is thought that the last burial was thaiofGeorgeFrost,husbandofNancy Frost, in 1896. His granddaughters, Agnes Hampton and Lucille Ijames, are among his living descendants. He was the father of Evangelist "Van" Frost. Lessie Frost Ijames, Galena Frost Horn, Augustus "Gus" Frost, Marshall Frost, herbert Frost and Sarah Frost Pearson. In 1936, in order to enlarge the cemetery. Luther M. Tuiterow was given permission to cut the trees on the • back sideofthe cemetery, and the trees yvere left where the slaves and other African-Americans were buried. In 1983, due to the size of the trees and the damage they were causing to the nearby markers, the trees were cut; but there is still evidence where the graves are located. if •- fJnA • Agnes Hampton is the granddaughter American buried in the Center cemetery, of the last African- in 1896. Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksville, NG DAVIE COENTV ENTERPRISE RECORD, Oct. 29,1998 or — Mrs. Hampton and Dorothy Graham pose with the marker that was erected by Center's United Methodist Women group. - Photos by Robin Fergusson Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksville, Nc DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Oct. 21,1999 Kelty To Speak At Church Susannah Barren Kelty will be speaking at the 11 a.ni. worshp service at Center United Methodist Church, U.S. 64 West, on Sunday, Oct. 24. The Keltys are home on furlough from their mission work in Kenya, Africa. Mrs. Kelty is the daughter of Alice M. Barren of Woodleaf and the tate Robert H. Barren. She and her hus band, Tim, have three children, Nathan, Esther, and Ruth. While on flirli^gh, they make their home in Conn^dcut. Their mission work is threug^j'UM (African Inland Missions), Pearl F^er, N.Y. —0 Q) C Dairie County Public Libraiy Mockswlle, NO o DA\1E county enterprise record, May 18, 2000 Center Methodist Begins Preschool Ministry Center United Methodist Church began its pre school ministry program on April 3. Parents and children were able to meet the teachers and board members at parent orientation on April I. The program began with 11 children and three teachers. "This makes for a very low student teacher ra tio. but we felt we needed ail three teachers in order to start off the program smoothly," said Tammy Barren andCarlaPrevette, teachers along with Sandra Autry. "Our first month has been very successful. The children have picked up the routine of the day quickly and we have been able to accomplish many activities." The curriculum is based on spiritual, academic (cognitive), social and physical goals. The program is enrolling children for fall. Chil dren will be divided into groups based on age and developmental level. Twenty children have been enrolled for the fall. Another teacher may be added, and spots for children are available. "One of our most important goals is to keep the groups small so we can build a quality pro gram," they said. For more information, call Barron at 284-4769 or Prevetie at 492-5735. 3 f. ^ Teachers Tammy Barron and Sandra Autry work with children in the Center Methodist Preschool Ministry, Courtney Barron. Sydney White, Sydnee Autry and Chelsea Rickard. 't • f mm mm' Hunter McDaniel, Courtney Barron. Maria Rogers and Madi- Teacher Sandra Autry helps Sydnee Autry, Hunter son Riddle enjoy time together. McDaniel, Sydney White and Chelsea Rickard. 0 o David County Public UbTBfy Moc^tsvilte, HC -""^COCNTYENTERPWSERECOlm.WyJT.2000 Center Methodist Receives Church Of Exceiience Award Last month atLake Junaluska, Cen ter United Methodist Church was pre sented with the Church of Excellence Award. Acceptingthe award on thechurch's behalf was the Rev. Bill Wombaugh. This award requires that a church be active in local and world missions, and growing in attendance and member ship. In meeting theawardrequirements, documentation of the church's activi ties had to be provided. In 1999, Center increased itsSunday School attendance from 50 to 59, began a new young adult Sunday School class, doubled the attendance in the Children's Sun day School class, and participated in the Disciple Bible Study program. Addition^ly, six young people were received into the church membership on Profession of Faith through a Con firmation Class. The United Methodist Women ac tively support 15 outreach ministries, and the United Methodist Men spon sors Boy Scout Troop 505. An authen tic log cabin was donated and moved to the church site and is being prepared to house troop activities. It is sched uled to be complete by late summer. A new education/worship building addition has recently been completed. It was determined that a preschool program was needed in the commu nity and that the new building was ideal for such a ministry. The program was approved last year and began in April 2000. Enrollment has almost tripled since then, increasing from 11 to 30 children. ~-x) s: Davie County Public UkratV MooK^le. N*' DAVIE county ENXpPRISE RECORD, Nov. 23,2000 - D1 Center Methodist Holds Second Golf Tournament Center United Methodist Church recendy held its Second Annual Golf Tournament at Hickory Hill Country Club. First place in the four-person, Captain's Choice tourney went to the team of Edwin Robert son, Jackson Hendricks, Dave Owens and Andy Everhardt. They scored 18 under par. Second place with 16 under par went to the team of Brian Williams, Brian Baker, Donnie Smith and Felix Smith. The men's long drive award went to Brian Baker, while the women's long drive award went to Debbie Triplett. Closest to the pin on par three's went to Keith Stiller and Gwyn Cleary. Proceeds from the tourna ment went to the building fund at the church. First place in the Center Methodist golf tournament went to Edwin Robertson, Andy Everhardt, Jackson Hendricks and (not pictured) Dave Owens. I mi Participants were served a barbecue meal following the day's round of golf. Davie County Public i Mocksvilie, NC DAVIE county enterprise RECORD,Tl.ursday, Sept. 29,2005 The Center Arbor (at left, background) and the Center United Methodist family life center, right, will be re-dedicated and dedicated on Saturday. ' Center To^edicateArbor, Building Center United Methodist Church will have a family life center dedication and arbor re- dedication at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. A covered dish meal will follow. The celebration will begin at will be furnished. the arbor, then move to the cor ner of the family life center. Af ter the dedications, the meal will be held in the center. Drinks, paper goods and serving spoons The plaque with the names of those who gave as much as $1,000 during a 12-month pe riod for support of the construc tion will be unveiled. Davie County Public Libf^ry Mocksville, NO iLEM aM£s John Erwin, with wife Sandy, is the new pastor at Sa- iem and Center United Methodist churches. John Erwin New Pastor At Center, Salem UMCs TTie Davie United Methodist Charge churches of Salem on Da- vie Academy Road and Center on US 64 West, Mocksville, wel- comed Pastor John Erwin and his wife Sandy for his first-sermon on July 15. Erwin has come to Center and Salem from a two-point charge near A.sheville where her served the Methodist churches of Sardis and Fanning Chape! for the past 11 years. He plays guitar, ban jo, fiddle/violin and loves to sing and participate along with the church choirs. He enjoys working out and has become a nmner and enjoys running barefoot. He and his wife grew up in Illinois. Erwin hopes to become a part of the community, grow the churches and have fun. Salem in vites the community to worship every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (there is a coffee, juice and treats time beginning at 9). Center invites the community to Sunday School each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and worship seiv'ices at 11. C.HU.itCH65 - Y^f\H60«5T -CfcV^T«fl.DAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, Jan. 26,2017 - 9Music Makers Recognized At CenterDuring the worship .Norma Robertson, and Per- ^rie Milam. for their dedica- • <(? Wa. » • J^Ltion as musicians .and choir. ^ ^ ^nHj^ ■j^SHhdirectors for many years. \ \. cate of recognition ^ and a - HBgHrhandmade card stating thata monetary gift was given intheir honor to the music pro-' aB^gram at Davie High School. '^I'l^liA covered-dish meal fol- . JBlowed the worship service ■ *" *||j|||ip.<ai^M^ • r/Hm the Family Life Center. '—^ — , 7~~Alice Bamette accepted on Alic6 Bamstt© {r6pr6S6nting Jim AndGfson), Perrie Milam and- Normabehalf of Jim Anderson who Robertson are honored for their contributions to the music ministry at Cen-was unable to attend. ter MethodiSt.=-=s5r«r dvwxatHts- ntTH6i>v5T- CcKiTeaDAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Sept. 26,2019under the arborthis Sunday morningDr. John B. Rowe will deliver the sermon "Remembering Who We Are" at homecoming Sunday at Center UnitedMethodist Church, US 54 West at Godbey Road, Mocks-ville. The service will be held under the historic arbor adjacent to the church, weather permitting.Music begins at 10:25 a.m. featuring Erin Carter Davidson, with Rowe's sermon at II, followed by a covered-dishlunch. Drinks and paper goods will be provided.A minister at Center from 1986-89, Rowe is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He beganpastoral counseling and psychotherapy in 1989, and is afellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a licensed as a marriage and family therapist. Heeained his master's in pastoral counseling from Wake Forest University in 1990, and in 2006 earned a doctorate indepth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in California. He enjoys mentoring graduate students seeking tobecome counselors and psychotherapists. He has a privatepractice in Charlotte, and lives in the NoDa neighborhoodwith his dog Theo (a Cocker Spaniel that sometimes is his"assistant therapist."). He has two" adult children, and enjoys cibycling, swimming, reading, cooking, creative writing, tlie movies and traveling.Davidson^ MiRowe dnixacHts- r Ctw-refi.5) )IJ6 - DAVIK COUNTY ENTERPRlSK RECORD, Tliursclny, Dec. 10,2020What You Cart ,pTaKe What You Neefl. .|Food Pantry in CenterThe Center United Methodist Womenhave established a mini food pantry in thechurch parking lot at 1857 US 64 W., Mocks-vllle. The Center women thought there is aneed to reach out to those in the community experiencing food shortage. The sign onthe food pantry reads "Give What You Can- Take What You Need". What better way isthere to celebrate the Christmas season?o.0)O oaQ d-mAfi-CrtrS- f^€TH0D*5T- UlNJlTtO- C fcMTEt))DAVIE COUNTY lOTERPRlSfi: RECORD,Thursday,No>. 24,2022 - 9inThankful for YouMembers of Center Methodist Church of Mocksville recently made several "Thankful ForYou" Bags and delivered them to sick and shui-in members of the church and community.The bags were filled with homemade bread and cookies and other useful items as a symbolof love and friendship from members of the church during this Thanksgiving and Christmasseason. To find out more about Center UMC visit www.centerchurch.net. dm^aCHCS-) ) )6 - DAME COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Aug. 312023Land Transfers- Center United Methodist Church to Center Methodist Church of Mocks-ville, tracts, Mocksville andCaiahaln tov^nships., c' ^Oni /'Vc^'^'c,