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Jul - DecDA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 2,1952 - Page 2 G. C, Dwiqqins ' G. C. (Dobc) DwiflginSi 67» well- known farmer of South Calahalni died at his home on June , 22ndr followLig an extended illness, He , was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. j 1. W. Dwiggins, and spent most of his life in Dnvlc County. I Mr. Dwloslns was married in 1912 CO Miss Bessie Cnrtncri a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cnrtner, of near Kappa. Surviving Mr. Dvvfggins are his w'fe, one daughter, Mrs. W, S. Turner, of Salisbury; two sons, Paul F. and Hd M. Dwicgins, of Mocksvillc, Route 4; two broth* crs, Thomas and Frank Dwlgglns, of Mocksville, Route 1; our sis ters, Mrs. Jesse Hendrcn, of Char lottc; Mrs. Arthur Stonestrecr, ol Winscon-Salcm; Mrs, T. N. Smoot, and Miss Bcrclc Lee Dwlggins, of Mocksvillc, Route 1. Funeral services wtrc held at 11 n. m. lust Tuesday at Salem Methodist Church, with his pas' tor, Rev. Hugh Jcssup officiating, and the body laid Co rest in the church ccmetcrv. jPfc. H. B. Oshorne I Funeral services for Pfc. H. B. i Oshorne 26, World War 11 sold ier killed in action in the Pacific ot\ April 5, 1945, were conducted at Rced*s Methodist Church, near Lexington, at 3 p. m. Sunday. The funeral w.is with full military hon> ors, with the Davie County VFW and the Reeds VFW officiating. Burial was in the chinch cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. R. S. Osbornc, of Lexingtooi Route 3; 6ve sisters, Mrs. James E Idr and Mrs. T. L. Spillmnn, of Mocksvillc, Route 4; Mrs. Dossic O. Wood, of the home; Mrs. Rob ett Gobble, of Lexington, Route 3, and one half-sister, Mrs. John R. Houser, of Abington, Va. Funeral services wtrc held at 11 a. m. lust Tuesday at Salem Methodist Church, with hie pas' tor, Rev. Hugh Jcssup officiating, and the body laid Co rest in the church ccmctcrv. The death of Mr. Dwlgglns has brought sadness to the entire com munity where he spent a long and useful life. He was our friend Wc shall miss him. To the be* rcaved family wc extend our sin cere sympathy in this hour of sadness. A good man- has- been called CO his reward. Bio - Obituaries - 7/2/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 3,1952 - Page 2 David J. Fleming. 81, Of Mocksville, Route 3 David Journey Fleming, 81, died at his home at Mocksville, Rt. 3, at 3:25 a.m., Sunday after a critical illness of three weeks. He had been in declining health for three years, i He was born Jan. 8, 1871 ,a son 'of Matthew and Nellie Cable . Fleming. He moved to Davie County at an early age and was ) employed as a textile worker In Coolcemee for 20 years before re tiring and moving to his present residence. He U survived by his wife, the former Miss Oric McDanicl; four sons, Martin and James Fleming of Hollywood, Flo. ,MltcheU Flem ing of Mocksville, Rt. 3, and Eu gene Fleming oi Salisbury; foiir daughters, Mrs. Walter Bute, of Linwood, Rt. 1, Mrs. Jack Grubb of the home, Mrs.* Richard More* field of Gallibury, R(. 6, and Mrs. J. W. Jones, Jr., of Mocks ville, Rt. 3; 18 grandchildren and four gcrat-grandchildrcn. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday ot Fork Baptist Church by the Rev. L. M. Ten- cry and the hev. E. "W. Turner. Burial was In the church ceme tery. Grandsons served as pall bearers. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 3,1952 - Page 6 Mrs. Griffith, 87, Advance, Route 1 Mrs. Ada Miller Griffith, 87, of Advance, Rt. 1, widow ot W. W. Griffith, died unexpectedly at her homo Saturday. Born March 11, 1865 in Davic County, she was the daughter ot Jonathon and Clementine Howard Miller. She spent her entire life in- Davie County, mostly In the Yadkin Valley Baptist Church cofnmunity. She was a member o'l Mace donia Moravian Church. Surviving arc two sons. J. F. Griffith of Advance and J. W. Griffith of Winston-Salem. two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Sheek, of Advance and Mrs. E. E. Winfrey of WInston-Salcm; 17 grandchil dren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed Sunday at Yadkin Valley Bap tist Church by the Rev. A. C. Chcrshirc and the Rev. J. G. Bruncr. Burial was in the church cemetery. Paiibearors wore Clement Win- fray, I. E. Winfrey, Jr., Henry Griffith, Burton Gregory, Reid Hauscr, and Craig Carter. Bio — Obituaries - 7/3/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 3,1952 - Page 7 Lee Waller, 65. Of Advance Lec Waller, 05, retired farm er of the Advance section and a life-long resident of Davie Coun ty, died at 10 a.m. Sunday in a Winston-Salem hospital. Mr. Waller was the- son of John and Martha Jane Waller. He was a membe rof Elbaville Meth odist Church and was superin tendent of the Sunday School for 20 years, until four years ago when his health tailed. Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at Elbaville Metho dist Church by the Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald and the Rev. R. J. Starling. Burial was in the church cemetery. Funeral services were conduct ed Tuesday at Elbaville Metho dist Church by the Rev. J. B. Fitzgerald and the Rev. R. J. Starling. Burial was In the church cemetery. Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Sal:^r Waller, six sons, John and Lawrence Waller of the home.j Luther and L. P. Waller, Jr., of. Winston-Salem, Robert Waller of, Advance, Rt. 2 ,and C. L. Walter of Lexington, Rt. 1; four daugh ters, Mrs. N. B. Bailey of Mocks- villc, Rt. 3, Mrs. W. R. Saflngart of High Point, Mrs. C. L. Hege of Lexington, Rt. 4. Mrs. Ellis Branch of Advance, Route 2; 32 grandchildren, six grcat-grand- chlldrcn; three brothers; and four sisters. ' H. 1. Swicegood 01 Needmore Funeral services for Horace Lee Swicegood, 64. of Needmore, Woodleaf, Rt. 1, were hold at the Walker Funeral Home in Mocks- vllle. The Rev. J. Wendall Klein officiated and burial was in the Jerusalem Baptist Church ceme tery. Mr. Swicegood died at 5:40 p. m. June 2* in Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbury, following a; stroke suffered Wednesday night. He had been in bad health for sev eral months. He was born in Davidson Coun ty Jan. 2, 1886, o son of Richard and Amcrlco Leonard Swicegood and had lived at| the present homcplace for the past 45 years where he was a retired farmer. Surviving are one brother Lu ther Swicegood of Salisbury, and several nieces and nephewi. J. C. Hendrix, 75, Of Advance, Route 1 John Cathcy Hcndrix, 75, well known farmer of Advance, Rt. 1,! died at his home in the Yadkin Valley Baptist Church commun ity Saturday. Born July 26, 1870, he was the son of George W. and Rebecca Hendrix. He was an active mem ber aod.chaicman.o'i the Board of Deacons of the Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. He. was first, m.nrricd. to. Miss, Mary T. Markland who died May 24. 1844, and l.ntc to Mrs. Flora Baity of Clcmmons who survives. cTTlier survivors ■orc"tour~sons, Clement and Elmer Hcndrix, both of Advoncc, Rt. I, Carl Hendrix of Clcmmons, and Wiibcrl Hcn drix of Florida; two stepsons, Colvin Baity of Advance, Rt 1, and Wade Baity of Lcwisvillc; four stepdaughters, Mrs. L. D. Matthews of Greensboro, Mrs. Hubert Evcridgc of Clcmmons, Mrs. Lnthcr Scott of Winston-Sa lem, and Miss Hnzel Baity of Clcmmons: 10 grondchildrcn; 7 great • grandchlidrct\; and one brother, Martin Hendrix of Ham let. Funeral services were conduct ed Monday at Vadkin Valley Bap tist Church by the Rev. Thurmond HowctI, the Rev. George Bruner and the Rev. A. C. Cheshire. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Pallbearers were members o^' the Board of Deacons. Bio — Obituaries - 7/3/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (VIOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 9,1952 - Page 1 J. C. Hendricks John C. Hendricks, 76, well- known farmer of Advance, Route 1, died ac his home lunc 28th« Mr. Hendricks was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.OeorRC V/, Hen dricks. He was an active mem ber and chairman of the Board of Deacons of Yadkin Vallcv Bap tist Church. He was first married to Miss Mary T. Markland,' who di.d May 24, 1944, and later to Mrs Flora Bnliv, of Clemmons, who survives. Other survivors arc four sons, Clement and Elmer Hend ricks, of Advance, Route I, Carl Hendricks, of Clemmons. and Wiibcit Hendricks. of Floiida; two srcp-sons, Calvin Baity, of Advance, Route 1. and Wade Bai ty, of Lewlsvillej four step-daugh ters, Mrs. L. D. Matthews, Greens boro, Mrs. Hubert Evcndgc* of Clemmons, Mrs. Luther Scott, oi Winscon-Salcm, a.id Miss Hazel Baity, of Clemmons, 10 grand children, and one brother, Martin Hendricks. of Hamlcr. Funeral services were held at I i a. m. lunc 30th, at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, with Rev. TImr- mend Howcll, Rev. George B un- cr and Rev. A 0. Cheshire oiHci- Being. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr, Hcndr'cks was a good man and his death has b.ought sad ness to a host of frieitds through out the community where he liv ed for many years. We shall miss his visits to our print shop. Lee Waller Lcc Waller, 65, retired farmer of near Advance, and a life-long resident of Davie County, died June 29, in a Winston-Salcm hos pital. He was a member of Elba- ville Methodist Church and was superintendent of the Sunday school for 20 years until four years ago when his health foiled. Funeral services were held at 2t30 p. m. last Tuesday at Elba villc Methodist Church with Rev. J. B. Firzgcrald and Rev. R. J. Starling officiating. Burial was In the church cemetery, ccmetervt Survivors include his wife, six sons, John and Lawrence Waller of tlic home*, Luther and L. P. Waller, Jr., of Winston-Salcm; Robert Waller, of Advance, and C. L. Waller, of Lexington, Route 1; four daughters, Mrs. N. B. Bail- cv, Mockaville, Route I; Mrs. W. R. Safingart, of High Point; Mrs. C. L. Hcgc, Lexington, Route 4; Mrs. Elils Branch, Advance, Route 2; 32 grandchildren; 6 great grand children, three brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Ada Griffith Mrs. Ada Miller GrifHth, 87, of Advance Route I, widow of W. W. Griflith, died unexpectedly at her home on June 28th. She was bom in DavIe County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonnihan Miller, and spent her entire life in tliis county. She was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. Survivlnc! arc two sons, J. P. Griffith, of Advance, nnd I. W. Griffith^f -Winston-Snlem; two daughters, Mrs. |. D. Shock, of Advance, and Mrs. I. E. Winfrey, o Winston-Snlem; 17 grandchild ren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3 p. m. June 29. at Yadkin Vallev Baptist Church, with Rev. A. C* Cheshire and Rc\'. George Bruncr officiating, ond the body |aid CO rest in the church ccmccerv< Bio - Obituaries - 7/9/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 9,1952 — Page 2 David J, Fleminq David IoumcvPlcniine.81,dicd ai his home on Route 4, Mocks- vlllc, on lunc 29th, following » critical illness of three weeks. He had been in bad health for three years. He moved to Davic Coun ty at an early age and was employ ed as a textile worker 'in Coolce- nice lor 20 years before retiring. Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife, the former Miss Osie Mc- Daniel; four sons, Marlon and fames Fleming, Hollywood, Fla.; Mitchell Fleming, of Mocksvillc. Rou:e 3, and Eugene Fleming, of Salisbury; four daughters, Mrr. Walter Buie, Linwood,' Route 1; Mrs. Jack Grubb, of the home; , Mrs. Rlch.ird Morcficld, of SnI s- ) )"='? '' bury. Route 5, and Mrs. ). W. .»• Tuesday at Fork Baptist Jones, Jr., of Mocksvillc, Route 3; Jcnncry IS itnindchildren and four creat- Turner olHciajinj:. '(•randchildrcn. 'cemetery. [Beuerly Marhland • Beverly, the 5 • months • old » diiimhtcr uf Mr. and Mrs. R. j. • MarkltmJ, of near Adv:tncc, died Wcdne-id.iy night, following a six 1 days illness. I Siirviviitg are the parents and ' fiMir hroiighters. • Funeral services were held at n Eihavillc Methodist Church Fri day at 3; to p. m., with Rev. W. . E. Fitzgcrnld olRciating and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Bio — Obituaries — 7/9/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 10,1952 - Page 1 Billy Monroe Wllllams Sixteen Year Old Dies In Auto Wreck Tuesday Davie's 5th Highway Fatality Occurs When Car Overturns Tuesday A 16>yeQr-o1d boy become Do- vie County's filth highway fatal ity of 1952 in an accident Tuesday afternoon, around 1:30 p.m. This some boy was reported to have been tried in Winston-Salem carl- icr in the day for reckless driving. Paying a fine of $25 and cost. Billy Monroe Williams of Ad- I I Vi'hnn, the 1940 Chevrolet coach which he WQ.s driving got out of control and turned over two or tree limes pinning him underneath. The doctor attributed death to a brok en neck and fractured skull. A tractor pulled tho nutomoblo from the boy before the ambulance and officers arrived. The accident occured on the dirt rood to Caha, leading off the Winston-Satcm highway, near Xhfi farm of Henry Angcll. Williams and his two companions, Donald Beauchamp, 15, and Robert Kca ton, 15, both of Advance, Route 1, were headed in the direction of Cana. The two boys suffered bruises, abrasions and scratches. Highway Patrolman L. E. Green, investlgting the accident, reported that apparently the car was traveling at an excessive rate of speed end got out of control as it crossed a small bridge at the foot of a hill. The car ap parently ran in small ditch at the side of the road, came out and rolled over about two and one- half times throwing Williams out. Billy Monroe Williams was the son of the lute Tom and Lucy Smith WilliamB. Both parents died while he was still very young, since which time he has mode his home with Mrs. Sodlc Willord, a half slater, who resided with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wlllard of Advance, Route 1. Surviving are two half-brolhers, Bobby Smith of the Navy and John Frank Williams of Anchor age, Alaska; three half78i8tor8, Mrs. Inez Moore of Win^lon-Sa- lem, Mrs. W. A. Dunn QjW Mrs. Sadie Willnrd of Advanc^. Rt. T. Early Wednesday mornjng the Itiheral arrangements w^rc in complete. The body is to remain at Walker Funeral Home unMt rangements are completed.. Bio - Obituaries - 7/10/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 10,1952 - Page 2 Beverly Markland Advance, Route 2 Beverly O'Neill Markland five- month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J, Markland of Ad vance, Rt. 2, dfcd In o Winston-Sa- lem hospital late Wednesday night after an illness of six days. Born Feb. 1, in Davie County, she is survived by the parents; four brothers, Richard, Guilher, Larry and Gerald, all of the home; the paternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Markland and tho maternal grandparents, Mr, end Mrs. Fred Myers, ollof Advance, Rl. 2. ^Funeral services were conduct ed Friday at Elbavillc Methodist Church by the Rev. W. E. Fitz gerald and the Rev. Paul Martin. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July ID, 1952 - Page 7 Althea Chaffin Loses Life In Beach Tragedy Althea Chnffin, age 12, daugh ter of Mrs. Ruby Chnffin of Char lotte, and grand daughter of Mrs. T. N. Chaffin of Monksvllle, was drowned in the surf at Kurc Beach Friday. Althea and sister, Frances Ann, 14, were swept out to sea shortly boYore noon Friday when caught by a huge wave. They wore ploy ing in water obout two and one half feet deep at the time. Two cousins, Miss Mary Griffith, 26, and Miss Lillian Simmons, 20, both of Fayctteville, had acrom- panied them to the beach and watched in horror as the little girls were swept to sea. • « A rescue team composed of three men and a woman, and led by a deputy sheriff, rescued Frances Ann but was unable to reach Althea. The tragedy occurr ed about one fourth mile south ] of the Kure Beach pier. Tho body was recovered just before noon Saturday by live swimmers after planes and boats had searched the area for about 24 hours. The girls were visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Person of Fayctteville. who were vacationing at the beach. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Fayctteville. She was the daughter of the late Albert Chaffin of Mocksville. Bio - Obituaries - 7/10/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 16,1952 — Page 1 Davie Boy Killed BlIlV Monroe WflHjims, 16, of Advance, Rome I, lost hl« Hfe In an fl uromohile wreck last Tuesdav afremoon shortly before 2 o'clock, ohout 4b miles north of Mocks* ivilleon a soli road between Oak iOrove and Cans. He had paid a fine of $2S In Wlnston^Salem Mu* lOicipal Court a short time before the accident on a charge of reck* less drivine near Cfemmons about a week previous. Ilicrc were two boys in the Williams car. Donald Beauchamp. nnd Robert Kcaron, both 15, of Advance, Route i. Both escaped with slisht injuriv's, Williams >yas diivtnc (he 1946 Chevrolet coach only a short dls* tance from HlRhway 158 when he lost control of the car. It Is said he was drtvinc at hiph speed as he crossed a n.irrow br{dj;c.- The car turned over and WiUlams was rhrown out, the car falling on him. He suffered a broken neck and skull tracture. The two bovs remained in the car. A tractor was used to remove the car so d}e body could be extricated. A Siler Poiteffltj Home ambu* Inncc was rushed to the scene of the accident and brou^t the dead body and the two injured boys to. the Mocksvllle Hospital, where the boys were given medi cal attention. They were not se* riouslv hurt. Wiiltams was thought to have been en route to the home of a half'sister, Mrs. Sadie Willard. on Advance, Route I, with whom he lived. Williams was'bom in Da* vie Councv, a son of the late Mr. and Mi:s. Tom M. Williams. His parents died when he was.a baby and he made his home most of the time with Mrs. Willard. Surviving are two half-brothen, Bobby Smith, of the Kaw and John Frank Williams, of Anchor* age, Alaska, and three halfsisters, Mrs. Inex Moore, of Wlnston-Sal- em, Mrs. W. A. Dunn and Mrs. Sadie'WllIard, Adt^ncc, Route 1. Furieral services were held at Bethlehem Methodist Church at 3:30 p. m. Thursday* with Rev. Bruce Roberts officIatinB and the body hid to rest in the church cemetery* This was . the fifth person to lose his life In an auto wreck in Davic CounVy this year, with the year ontv a little more than half gone. DRIVE CAREFUL AND SAVE A LlFE-MAYBEYwUR OWN. Bio - Obituaries - 7/16/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 17, 1952 - Page 4 John Vance Davis, 79, Rites Held Wednesday John Vance Davis. 79, died at a Mocksvilie nursing home .at S p.m. Monday after an illness of several months. He was born in Davic County in the Dulln Church community. Feb. 15. 1873, a son of the late, Daniel and Sara Hodges Davis. | Mr. Davis, a retired farmer, had, made his home in the Fork Church Community most of his life. Survivors include two brothers, W. Henry and Jesse M. Davis, both of Fork; three nieces, andj three nephews. j Fuheral services were held at Fork Baptist Church at 2:30 p.! b. Wednesday by the Rev. L. Bl. Tcnery and the Rev. E. W. Turn er. Burial was in the church cem etery. Mrs. H. W, Mabe Of Dies Mrs. Martha Jane Duncan Mabe, 69, of Landis, died Tuesday at a Salisbury hospital after six weeks of nines. She hod been seriously ill for five days. Bom in Stokes County, she was the daughter of Charlie and So phia Ward Duncan. She was marr ied in 1902 to H. W, Mabe. She had lived in Landis for the past eight years. Surviving are her husband; six daughters, Mrs. Etta Burris, Mrs. Charlie Donaldson Mrs, Walter dCorricgcr, Mrs. J. A. Williams, all of Landis, and Mrs. D. D. Goincs of Mocksvilie, Rt. 1; three sons. Woodrow Mabe of Mocks vilie, Rt. 1, and Otis Mabe of vilie, Rt. 1 .and Otis Mabe of Landis; one sister, Mrs. J. M. Vcnabcl of Madison; two broth ers, George Duncan of Liberty and Harry Duncan of Stokes County; 47 grand children; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Landis Baptist Church. Rev. A. L. Campbell and Rev. Bob Spry oVficiatcd. Burial was in.the cemetery at China Grove. Grandsons served as pall bearers. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 17, 1952 - Page 7 Great Granddaughter Dies In Reidsville Rita Louise Cochrnn, 3-month- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cochran of Reidsville, died at the home early July 13. She is a great-granddaughter of Mr. ond Mrs, L. S. Bowles of Mocksvilie, Route 2. iFunernl services were held at the homo July 14, nt 3 pjn.. by the Rev. J. H. Amburst. Inter ment was in the Grcenview Cem etery. Surviving ore the parents, one brother, ol the home; jwolernaJ grand father, J. W. Morrison, and paternal grand lather, John H. Cochran of Reidsville; and great- grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bowles o'l Mocksvilie. Bio - Obituaries - 7/17/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 23,1952 - Page 2 John Vance Davis . Ibhn Vance Davis, 79, died lira Mocksvillc nursing home at 5 p. m., July !4th afrer no Illness of jcveraj rnonjhs. • Ho was born In Davic County jn'lhe Dulin Church Community, 15,.i87X a son of the late Daniel V. and Saruh Hodges' Davls4 Mr. Davis, a retired fa m*( «r, had made his home in «hc! Fork Churct) Community most of his I f , Survivors'Include two brothers, W. Hvnrv and Jessie M. Davia, both of Fork, three nieces and three neuhews. ..Funeral services were held at Fork Bnpclac Ohuich 2:30 p. ro., Wednesday by Rev, E« W. Turner. Burial was In the churcli cemc« tery, Bio - Obituaries - 7/23/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 24, 1952 - Page 2 R. A. Foster Dies At 54 Robert A. Foster, 54, promin> ent farmer and cattleman of the County Line community in Da- vie County, died at 6:30 a.m. Sun day at his home, Mocksvlllc, Rt. I, following an illness of six months. Mr, Foster was born in Davle County, son of John L. and Au gusta Blockwell Foster. In early manhood he travelled for Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co., and was associated with the American Bridge Company of Pitlsburg, Pa., before returing to his farm, the homcploce where he was born. He and his brother, H. Clay Foster had been associated to gether in the Foster Brothers and Blackwell Farms In recent years. Surviving arc two brothers and one sister, Jack Foster of Mocks- ville, Rt. I, H. Clay Foster and Miss Mary Foster of the home; a nephew. Buster Foster, and a niece, Lucille Poster of Davie Countyt. funeral, services were conduct* cd at 3 p.m. Monday at Sniem Methodist Church, where Mr. Fos ter had been a lifelong member. The Rev. E. M. Avott of High Point and the Rev, Hugh Jcssup, pastor of the church, officiated. Bio - Obituaries - 7/24/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 24,1952 - Page 4 j Dennis G. Silverdis -Rites Held Wednesday Dennis G. Silverdis, SD, restau rant operator here for the past 17 years, died early Monday at a Salisbury Hospital. lie had boon In declining health for several years and seriously ill for six day.s. Born in Kefelonla, Greece, Aug. 15, 1394, ho was the son of Jerry and Alexandria Silverdis. , ' Mr. Silverdis came to the United States in early childhood. For sev eral years he was engaged in the restaurant business In Charlotte. In 193S he moved to Mocksvllle . and since then had been owner I and operator of the Davie Cafe. , He was a member of the Mocks vllle Masonic Lodge. Mr. Silverdis was married to the former Miss Constance Kosma. Survlvinf are his wife, one daughter. Deanna Alexandria Sil verdis of the home; and one brother and two sisters of Kef elonla. Funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday at the Walker Funeral Home by the Rev. Qeorfe Thalisiinas. A second service wu held at 4 p.m. at the Mocksvllle Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Paul Richards officiating. Burial was in the Rose Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Mrs. L. F. Adams MOTHER DIES Mrs. L. F. Adams, 74. of States- villc died ot her home July 17 us a result of a cerebral homorragc. She was the mother of Mrs. C. A. Bldckwcldcr of Mocksvllle. Fun eral services were held at the Boulevard Methodist Church, In Statcsvillc, Friday with burial in the Onkwood Cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 7/24/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, July 30, 1952 - Page 2 ! Roht A. Foster Robert A. Foster, 54, prominent fartucr nnd cattlumnn of Countv L'uc, d cU at his homunn Sunday morntna, liity 20th, following an 'extended'illness. Mr. Foster was a native of Da- vie Countv, a son of the late K( . and Mrs. John L. Foster, of Coun tv Lin.'. He was lor a ntimhvr of years n salesman with My ers Ti4>acco Co, and w.is later a^- so:iaUHl with the American liridp,' Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. For the past 18 years he and his brother, H. Cluv Foster had hecn assoc'n*. ed ttigether In the F-tstcr ftroihera and Hlnclcwell Farms. ; SurN'ivlnj! are two hroihers ami ; •one sister. Jack Foster, of Mih:U-| vil'e, Rome I; H Cl v Fosicr mul Miss Marv Fosttr, itf the home; a nephew, Ihister Foster, and niece, ..'i>is Lucille Foster. Ftmeral seivl«^-s were held at 3 p. m. Moi'.dav of last week at Sd- cm Mi'il'.oriisi CIntreh, where Mr. Foster was a life-long member, with Rev. K. M. Avett and P.ev. Hugh essup oiTtciating,-tiitd the Innlv /.ltd to rest In the family plot In the church cemeierv. Tito large audience at the lasr rites, and the many beautiful flor al oiferings attested the high es teem In which Mr. Foster w.is held. Hi death brought sadness to 0 host of friends, hoi only in the community where he spent so many years, but throughout this entire section. To the survivine sister nnd two brothers the editor of The Record extends deep sym pathy In this time of sadness. ; D. G. Silverdis ' Dennis G. Stlverdis, 59, restaii rant operator here for the post 17, years, died carlv Tuesday at a Sal isbury hospital. He had been in dccUn ng health for scv ral years and serrously ijj for six days. , j 3->m In Kefclonia, Greece, Aug. 15, 1894, he was the son of Jerry and Alexandria Silverdis. Mr. Silverdis ctmc lO the Unit ed Sfntes in early childhood For several years he was engaged In the restaurant business in Char lotte. , In 1935 he moved to Mocks vlllc nnd since then had been owner nnd operator of the Davlo Cafe. He wa* a member of the Mocksvllle Masonic Lodge. Mr. Silverdis was married to the former Miss Constance Kosma Surviving are his wife, one dau ghter. Oeaona Alexander Silverdis of the home, and one brother and two sisters In Kefclonia Funeral sp'vIccs were held at Z;30 D m. Wednra lav ai Walker Funeral Hone by . Rev. George Thalaw'nrs. A second .«erv|ce wa* held at 4 p. m. a*" thc'Mrcksvil'e Pre bytcrian CIh r h wl h Rrv. Paul R'rhrrds officlat'ng Rit'lal was in .Rose cemetery virlth Ma sonic honors. Mr. Silverdis made miny friends during his Ions sojourn here, who were saddened by his death. He took delight In donadng to evcrv worthv cause, and was a progress ive citizen He will be missed in our town and conimunitv. To the bereaved family The Record extends deep sympathy. Bio - Obituaries - 7/30/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, July 31,1952 - Page 2 Mrs. Clodfelter Rites Held Monday Mrs. Scrah Geneva Caasldy * Clodfeltn). 29, of H16 Chelsea St., Winston-Salem, died at her home at 5 a.m. Sunday. She had been seriously ill nine weeks. Mrs. Clodfcller was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Chesterfield County,. S. C., the daughter of Andy B.. and Effie Bowles Cassldy. She - moved to Mocksvillc at the age of six and had resided in Winston- Salcm since 1045. She was a member of Liberty Street Church of Christ. She. was • married in 1945 to Evcrctte E. Clodfelter, who survives, along with n son, George; her mother,. Mrs. GYfIc Cassidy of Mocksvillc; three brothers, J. E. Cassidy, T, B. Cassidy and J. C. Cassidy, all of Mocksvillc: one sister, Mrs. DcWitt Green of Kannapolis. Funeral] services were conduct ed at Liberty Street Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Monday by the Rev. John W. Eynon. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Maggie Rosber Services At St. Johns Services at the St. John A.M.E. Zion Church were hold Sundayp July 27. Church school was held at 0:45 with the assistant supcr- , intcndcnt, Mrs. Louise Gnithcr, in charge. All classes had good reports, \ At the 11 a.m. morning service, the pastor. Rev. F. M. Allen, preached from the text, "Where there is no vision, people perish," Proverbs 29-10. At 3 p.m. funeral services were held for Mrs. Maggie Rosber. The Rev. N. V. Jones, 'lormcr pastor of the church .give the eulogy. Rev. R. A. Masscy of the Presby terian Church, also assisted. Bio — Obituaries — 7/31/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, August 6, 1952 - Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. John Dewey Topping Two Killed | Commander John Dewcv Top* ping, 54, U. S» Naval Reserve, Al- 'j cxnndria, Va., and his wife, were I inscanily killevi about 6:50 o'clock Friday evening, five miles north J |Of Mocksville, on the Winston* • Salcm Highway when their car Is * said to have skidded into the t pathway of a Greyhound hus on \ a wet highway. TIic bus was go- > i ins north and the car coming to* 11 ward Mocksville. It was raining' ac the time of the accident. ' W, F. Wicker, of WlnstoivSal- \ em, was driving the bus. Deputy Ronsom Cook said that Wicker reported the Topping car skidjcd The body of Mrs. Topping was shipped to Hirmingham, Alabama on the wet pavement and that he iiSmurduV night. Donald Topping, was unable to stop the bus he- Pomte*Vcdra Beach, Fla., a fore smashing into the right side ^ brother of Commander Tupping, of the car. The bus \vas damaged nrrlvcd here Saturday night and and tj)e car dcn)o)ished. , body of his Commander Topping's body i brother xvas shipped to Blrming. was brougl>t here to Slier Funeral Su»:dav evening. Home, and the body of Mrs.-Top- J Up to this writing seven per- ping was taken to Walker Funeral { sons have lost their lives in umo ..wrecks this year in Davic Councv. Bio - Obituaries - 8/6/1952 DAViE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 7,1952 - Page 1 John Dewey and Gladys Webb Topping Naval Commander And Wife Killed In Bus-Auto Collision No Charges Filed; Car Skids Into Path 01 Approaching Bus Davic County 1952 highwoy fa talities soared to seven as the result of n collision Friday night between a 1050 Chrysler and a Greyhound bus on the Winston- Salcm highway. Instantly killed in the crosh were Commander John Dcwey Topping, 54, and his wife Mrs. Gladys Webb Topping. 52, occu pants of the car. Their bodies were brought to Mocksville and shipped to Birmingham, Ala., where services were held Tues- doy. j The accident occurcd around 18:30 p.m. Friday night on high way 156, about six miles north- cast of Mocksvipc, during a driv ing rain. The Topping car re portedly skidded broadside into the path of a Greyhound bus which plowed into the right side of the car, demolishing it. The car was headed towards Mocks ville and the bus towards Winston- Salcm. No passengers on the Grey hound bus were injured. Consid erable damage was done to the front of the bus. The passengers were transported on their way in another bus dispatched from Winston-Salem. 'O Topping was public Information oYficcr for the Navy Bureau of Ordnance' at Washington, and had been living tempororily at Mt ported on their way to Ashcvillc where they made their perman ent home. They were to attend, the annual Coronation Ball Sat urday night in Ashevillc of the Rhododendron Royal Brigade of Guords, a uniform-social organi zation. Commander Topping was organizer of the group and a high officer. He was a nephew of the late John Dewey, Columbiii University philosopher, and a brother of Mrs. Helen Topping Miller of Skyland, noted novel ist and short story writer. A native of Fenton, Michigan, he moved to Birmingham, Ala., where he became director of pub licity for the State Boy Scout Council and field executive for the Birmingham Scout organiza tion. He also once was editor of the Sunday edition di the Bir mingham Agc-Hcrald. From 1926 until 1941 he was publicity director of tho Ashe- ville Chamber of Commerce and was a district manager for Pcnn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He entered the Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant in Dec., 1042, and^was made a Lt. Commander in 1045, and a full commander some time later. W. F. Wicker of -Winston-Sa- Icm, driver of the bus, told high way patrolman L. E. Green that the Topping car skidded on the pavement directly into the path of the bus. Dr. E. A. MacMillan of Winston-Salcm, a passenger on the bus. stated that the couple must have been kilted instantly. He pronounced them dead. Patrolman Green stated thot so for as ho was concerned no charg es would be preferred against the bus driver. Statements of wttnesseff'supported Wicker's re port that the car skidded directly into the path of the bus and the coUision was on tHe right side of the road. Bio — Obituaries - 8/7/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 7,1952 - Page 2 Cicero F. Ridcnhour, 58, Of Coolecmee Cicoro Frnnklln Ridcnhour, i58, of Coolcemcc, died ot a Salisbury hospital Sunday oftor ol illness of eight months. He had been seriously ill for the past two months. Ho was born in Davie County Sept. 0, 1893. son o¥ John Frank lin and Louise Foster Ridenhour. Ho spent his entire life in Davic County iind for the post 25 years lived in Coolecmee, where he was employed by Erwin Mills. He was a member of the Coolecmee Methodist Church for the past 34 years. He was maricd Nov. 13, 1015 lo Miss Sally McDnnlcl, who survives. Other survivors are two sons, James and C. F. Ridenhour, Jr., both of Coolecmee; five daugh ters, Mrs. Baxter Carter, Mrs. Margaret Horstcin, Mrs. Fred Dunn, Mrs. Charlie Jordan and Mrs. Louis Beck, all of Coolecmee; two brothers, Baxter Ridcnhour of Durham and Lester Ridcnhour of Burlington; five sisters, Mrs. Cor) Hellnrd of Salisbury, Rt. 0, Mrs. Clay Stccle of Salisb'uiy, Rt. 1, Mrs. Enrl Dcdmon of Mocks- vlllo. Rt. 4. Mrs. Tom Tiller of Lynchburg, Va., and Mrs. Laquc Richie of Charlotte; and eight grandchildren. ^ Funbffitl services wore conduct ed at Coolcemcc Methodist church Tuesday, by Rev. Fred H. Shinn the Rev. Kcncth Pollack and Rev. Wondoll Klein. Durinl was in Liberty Methodist Church ceme tery. Bio — Obituaries - 8/7/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, August 13,1952 - Page 3 Cicero Ridenhour Cicero Franklin Ridenhour, 56, of Cooleemcc, died at a Salisburv hospital at 3.05 p. m., Aug.J. ofcer an Illness of eight months. He had been seriously III for the past two months. ' He was bom In Davie County Sept. 6,1893, son of John Frank* lin and Louise Foster Ridenhour. Ho was married Nov. 13, 1915. to Miss Sally McDanlcl, who sur* vivcs. Other survivors are. two sons, five daughters, two brothers, live sisters, and eight grandchildren. Funeral! services were conduct ed at Coolceinee Methodist Church at 4 p. m., Tuesday by ■^ev. Fred H. Shinn, Rev. Ken*neth Pollack and Re". Wendell Klein. Burial was in Liberty Methodist Church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 8/13/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 14,1952 - Page 4 Services Thursday For Mrs. Richard Eaton services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Eaton« 85, of Mockevilo, Rt. 2, will be held at the Eaton's Bap tist Church. Thursday at 11 a.m. The body will lie In state from 10:30 until time for services. Mrs. Eaton passed away at her home on MocksviUe. Rt. 2. Tuesday around 7:15 p.m. She suffered a stroke i\ine weeks ago and hod Ijccn seriously ill for the past two weeks. She was born in Davie County, May 17, 1807. She was the foster- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Frost. On June 2, 1867 she was married to Daniel Richard Eaton and liv ed In the Clarksville commun ity for entire life. Surviving arc .the husband, three daugiiters, Mrs. Robert Smoot, Route 1, Mrs. Zcb Brink- ley and Mrs. W. C. Enton, both of Rt. 2; three sons, J. L. Eaton. W. B. Euton ond R. M. Eaton, all oY MucksvlUc, Rt. 2; two half- brothers, Charles Craves and Joe Graves, both of Yadkinvlllc; 11 grand children, It great grand children. Rev, E. W. Turner, Rev. Dallas Rcncgar nnd the Rev. Wade Hut- chens will officato at the services Thursday morning. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grand sons will serve as pallbearers. Bio — Obituaries - 8/14/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, August 20,1952 - Page 2 lEdwin C. Sanford E C Sanford, 73, well-known and life-louts citizen of chi:i city, uied at Mocksviile Niirsinn Home early Friday inornini^ f iluwinR an extciidcd l))iie:>«< His death brouithc siidncss iu the entire eliv- 'line editor had known him for a hulf century and \vu shall miss his cherry itrccdntts. Sun-1 vine arc two sons, Edwin Sanford, or this city, and Calvin ] Sanford, of near Salisbury; three brothers, B. and i« C, Sanford, till tfis city, Mi'.d Fra k Sar.fitrd, of Hen. CJ8t nvl If, two astcn, Mrs. Robert kaiiceice, of t^hani* 'UiMiRa, Tcnn,, and Mr^ John j« ' Larew, of this city. Fuiienil survicea were held at liic horn, of his sister, Mrs. ohn Larewat 11 o'clock Saturday mom> inK* with Rev. Howard Paul olficia- f jii(t. aod the body iaid to rest ifi )opi)a ceinetcrv. He w;is n sun of the lair Mr. ami Mrs. Culvin C. Suntorsl. Mrs, Sarah Eaton Mr*. Sarah Jaita Batftn. W, or MooIih* vfilo, RmtiQ 2, died ai lirr Immo Taiutdsr ovenlna. firfhwlna » Mroke itlna weeha saa. Bha whs mnrrleil Jotin 8. 18B7, u\ Daniel Rlohanl Caien, who aurwivtM. Mr. a<Hi Baton had oalabratad ihetr QMa waddiiiit annlvpriary a few days ba/oro Mrs. Baton yraa atrtthm, Mr. Baron Is 92 years old. Mrs. Baton spam most of hot life in Davia Couiiiy and waa o membar of Eaton'a Uapilit Churob. Survlvlnd in addiilna to bar buaharid are thiae rlnitshtem, Mrs. Koban Sntoat. of Route I; Mrs, Zeh IJIniiJey nnd Mrs. W. C. Eotou. of Kmiie 8: ihrae boob. J. L,. W. B. and R. M Eatnn, all of Konta 2: iwn half bruihrfi, l^nrias nod Joe Grave*, of Yjtdblnvlite; II lirondclillilraa and ii gMoi srandchllrfien. Sarvioaa wan held at 11 o, m. Tbumdny at Eatnn'a Bppilst Church with Rav. K, W, Turoer Rev, V^ade Mutebena and Rfv, J P DivU nfllelntlnft. and iha body hid to reit 10 the ehareh eomeierv. A nobh, ChriAtlnn wotnnn baa been esllxd 10 bar Rvord. 7o ibe asted bus band and chtldmn Tha Record raiaoda beartf^ iympalby In tbli asd hour. Bio - Obituaries - 8/20/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 21,1952 - Page 2 Mrs. Ida Tatum, 84, Mocksville, Route 4 Mrs. Ida Miller Tatum, 81, died at 7 p.m. Sautrday at her home at Mocksvillc, Rt. 4, in the Jeru salem Church community after a short Illness. She had lived there for the past 56 years and was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for / 55 years, moving her membership ) from Union Lutheran Church of ,1 Rowan County. She was teacher ['of n Sunday School class of the I Jerusalem Baptist Church for 4 ['yuurs, retiring lust Chrisliiuia. ['she also was a teacher in public schools or Davic County for sev eral years. She was morrlcd April, 1897, to Albert E. Totum, who died In 1940. She was born in Rowan County March 21, 1866, daughter of the late James and Mary Miller. SurvivinV arc a son, E. Carl Tatum of Coolcemce; two daugh ters, Mrs. Harry B. Moore of StatesvlIIc and Miss Annie Pearl Tatum of the home; a half-broth er, Ernest Miller of Spencer; six grandchildren. Fumrot services were conduct-! cd at Jerusalem Baptist Church | ' at 11 a.m. Monday by the Rev. E. W. Turner and the Rev. J. W.' Klein. Burial was in the church' cemetery. ' Bio - Obituaries - 8/21/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 21, 1952 - Page 7 Odell Renegar, 31, Of Mocksville, Route 1 Odd! Ronognr, 3I<year-old sawmill worker of Mocksville, Rt. 1, died at Davis hospital, States- vlllc, Saturday after a serious ill ness which lasted a week. A native of the community in which he lived, Mr. RoncBar was n son of S. H. and Lizzie Grose Rencgnr. Surviving along with the par ents are the wife, the termer Inez Smith: throe children. Brendn, Larry, and Alice Renegar of the homo: two brothers, Alton Reno- gar of Mocksville, Rt. 2, and Car- lie Renegar of Harmony, Bt. 2; two sisters, Mrs. Nina Melton of of Mocksville, Rt. I, ond Mrs. Ed ward Brown of Wllkesboro and the paternal grandparents, Mr. ond Mrs. H. H. Renegar of Yud- kinville, Rt. 3. Funeral services were held Monday at Liberty Baptist church In Davic County with the Rev. Tommy Luffman and the Rev. A. J. Brackens oficiatlng. Burial was in the church cemetery. Final Riles Held ^ ^ For E. C. Sanford, 73 Edwin Cowle Sanford, 73, died at a Mocksville nursing home early Friday morning. He had been in dcelining health several years and seriously 111 for two months. He was born in Dovio County Feb. 2, 1879, the son of Calvin Cowle and Mary Denny Brown Sanford. He was associated Yor many years with the firm of C. C. Sanford and Sons and the San ford Motor Company of Mocks ville. He retired several years ago. Ho attended Davidson College and was a member of the First Prcabytcrion Church. He was married in 1924 to Margaret Charles. Survivors include the widow; two sons, C, C. Sanford of Gran ite Quarry and Edwin Sanford of Mocksville; two sisters, Mrs. R. F. Faucctt of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mrs. J. J. Lnrcw of Mocks ville; three brothers, T. F, San ford of Hcndcrsonvillc, R. B. SanYord of Mocksville, J. C. San ford -of Mocksville; two grand children and several nieces ondj neohews. ' Bio - Obituaries — 8/21/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, August 27,1952 - Page 4 Mrs. Ida Tatum Mrs. Ida Miller Tatum, 84, died Aur. 16, at her hi mc at Mocks- vilic, Rotirc 4. after a shore illness. She had lived there for the pa&r 56 vanrs and was a mend'cr of Jerusalem B.iptisc Church for 53 Years. She was married Aoril, 1897, to Albert E Tatum, uho: died in 1940. Surviving arc a son, E. Carl Tatum Coolcemcc; two dauRhtera. Mrs. Harry B. Mwre of States* vlllc and Miss Annie Pearl Tatum of the home: a hnIf.brother, Er* nest Miller of Spencer; six Rntnd- chlldren- Funeral services were conduct ed at lerusalem Biipcisc Church at 11 a. m., Aur. 18th, by Rev. B. W. Turner and J. W. Klein. Burial was in the church cemetery. j Mrs. Carrie Orrell Mrs. Carrie Orrell, 74, of ne.ir Advance, died at 9 o'clock Sun day eyeninR, Aug. ITth, at the Mocksvlll. Nursing Home. She had been critically ill for a week. Her husba d died a number of years qko. Survivors include twodauRhters Mrs. Mack Penned of Tavlors- vllle, Route 2, Mrs. Louie Zimmer man of the Itome: rwo b»'ochcrs Odeli Tfiompson of WiUihingtcin, D. C., and Charles Thnmpson of Mocksville; four sisters, Mrs. Ar thur Ripple of Welcome, Mrs. H. y. Oukes.^C^yjidl *I?}?ljrUA„MxS-., Bio - Obituaries - 8/27/1952 DAViE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, August 28,1952 - Page 3 Elias H. Smith, 78, Of Mocksville, Route 1 Elias H. Smith, 78, of Mocks- vitte, Buutc 1, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday after a serious Illness of one week. He had been in a nurs ing home at Mocksville for sever al weeks. Mr. Smith was a retired mer chant ond former and had lived in the Mocksville, Route 1, com munity oil of his life. He was a son of Manlcss and , Morlho Grose Smith. Survivors } Include his wife, Mrs. Betty ,< Smith; one brother, C. M. Smith ^'of Salisbury; one sister, Mrs. E. L. Lapish of Kannapolis; several nieces and nephews. • l^oneral services were held at • Rocky Sprlnks Baptist Church I Monday by the pastor, the Rev. ; Glenn Allgood. Burial was in the I church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 8/28/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, September 3,1952 - Page 2 EUas b. Smith Ellas H. Smith. 78i of Mocks; vllle, Route 1, died at 7:30 p. m., Aug. 23. nt the Mocksvlllc Nurs ihg Home, followlnR a serious III ncss of one week. 'Mr. Smith was n retired merch' ant and former and hnd lived in the Sheffield communitv most of his life. Survivora include his wife, one brother, C. M. Smith, of Snilsburv; one sister, Mrs. E. L. Loplsh. of Knnnapolis; n number of nieces ond nephews. | Funeral services were held at Rocky Springs Baptist Church nc 11 0. m., Aug. 25th, >vith Rev. Olenn Aligood ofKciating, arid the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Wfalter D. Smith n Walt«r Duha Smith, B4, of Meokavtllo Route i, died Tuesday ot Moore Geoers) Hoiplnil. Swonnonoe. He had been in bod henlih for some Urns. He was a ns* tlve of Davie County, ond a well known farmer of near Jericho He wqi a ▼eterno of World Wfir |. SurvlvinS nrr (he wifr, three daiinhiert, Mrs, Clyde Vickera. of VtockBv)|]«, Route 1; Mrs. R W. Whitaker, MocksvUlf, Route ft MUa Pauline Smith, of the hrKne: two fl ona Kinihroush H, Smith, (.f Baliimore. Md.. ond Robert Smith, of Wln>ton*Snlem; two sister*. Mrs. W. T. Pott*, nnd Mrs. J. G. Allen, both of MocliBvlIIe. Koute 3; a (•roiher. Willie Smith, of Fan Smlib, Ark. and six smndchitdren. Foneral services were held at 3 p. m, Thursday at Center Methodist Church, with Rev Hunh JesSup nnd Rev. William Aflderson olHelAClaC. and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Mrs, L. F. Williams Mrs. Marv Foster Williams, 46, of Mocksvflle, Route 4. died In a Salisbury hospicnl Aug. 23. after a.t illness 4)( severnl days. She w B a dgughter of thu late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster, of this city. She hnd beon utt cmpjovoo of the Erwln Milts auvcral years. Surviving arc rhu husbn td, L, F, WilUuma, one aon, B. C, Wil liams: two br^.thers, Robert Fes' Cer, of Mocksyillc; lolin F. Fuscci, of Homentcud, Flu.j one sister,Mrs. Lee Pheips, of Mocksville, Route 4. and sevcrul nutccs andnephews. Funeral services Were held at the home of her aUtcr, Mrs. EcePhelps, on Route 4, at 2:30 o. m.,Aug. 25, and at 4 p. m. at SmithGrove M\,thodlst Church, wirb Rev. Bruce Roberts, Rev. B. W.Turner and: Rev. Clttrencc Jenk ins officiating, and the bodv laid to rest in the church cemetery. DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, September 3,1952 - Page 3 John M, Ratledoe John Ratledge, 82, we)l'known>rerired faimer, died at his home in Clarksviilc Township at 9 p, m. Friday. Mr. Ratledge had Been In bad health for some time. He was a native of this county and. spent most of his life here. ' Funeral services wore held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Chestnut Grove' Methodist Church with Rev. W. C. Anderson and Rev. G. C. Gra ham officiating and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery.Surviving are the wife, five sons.Ralph and Charlie, of Route 2, Fred, of Gullford; Dcwcy, of Chi na Grove, and Duke, of Mocks- ville: three daughters, Mrs.Turner Ladd and Mrs. Leila Graves, of Winston-Salcm; Mrs. Roy Dbcon, Canu; one sister, Mrs. John Black-welder, Mocksvllle, R. 1. and number of gnindchildren. Bio — Obituaries — 9/3/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 4,1952 - Pages 1 & 8 Ward Charged With Murder In Death of Edward L. Wall John J. Ward Arrested Monday After Shooting At His Home Sunday John J. Ward, 43, is in the local Jail charged with murder. Ho is accused of shooting Edward Lee Wall, 10, who lived near the Ward farm on Moeksville, Route 3, Wall was shot to death as he was running away from Ward's home around 3:40 p.m., Sunday afternoon. As of Tuesdoy evening Word had not made a statement as to why he shot young Wall. He had indicated to Shcrift G. Alex Tuck* cr, however. Chat he desired a preliminary hearing. Sheriff Tucker stated that this hearing would probably be arranged for sometime later this week after consultation with Solicitor Allie Hayes. Sheriff G. Alex Tucker, Depu ty Ransom Cook, Highway Patrol men L. E. Green and T. J. Bad* gett worked on the case most all of Sunday night in an effort to locate Ward. MOae ABOUT— Ward Charged With mony Is expected to be taken from the witnesses within the next few days which will shed more light on the Sunday after noon affair. According to reports of the witnesses to officers, the pattern of the story appears to be as follows: Ward surrendered to Sheriff Tucker, Deputy Ransom Cook tod three Davidson' County oCficert around 9:15 Monday momlng af ter being sought all night He was located in a bam on the properly of Lee Fouta, some eight milef south of Lexington. An autopsy showed that young Wall died after being struck with a bullet fired from a .38 spedal. The bullet entered the body just below the right shoulder b1adei» passed through the lung, and was Yound in the cavity of the heart. Oodbey Aircsted Paul Godbey, 37, a friend of Ward's was arrested Sunday night on the charge </i accessory after the (act. Godbey drove Ward to a spot between Thomasville and Lexington a short time after the fatal shooting. Officers report that Godbey de nies knowledge that Ward killed u man when he carried him to Lexington. Ho was released Monday night after posting a $1,000 bond. Teeii-Agers Present Five teen-agers were at the Ward home on Sunday afternoon. Those present were Edward Lee Wall, Wllllnm Wall, Jerry Hen- drix, James Gndbey, Peggy Ln- pish and Mrs. John J. Ward. Witnesses told qfficcrs that Word came into (he house, got When first being questioned that night after the shooting, God- boy denied to officers any know ledge of Ward. f,ator he came to Highway Patrolman T. J. Ead- gett and Deputy Cook and told of carrying Ward beyond Lexing ton. They took Godbey with them, and Godbey pointed out the spot where he let Ward out. Court records show that there are two liquor violation charges pending against Ward and a third charge against his wife. The couple failed to appear when sum moned Yor the last term of court, records show. Local officers arc at work on the case to establish the motive for the shooting. Complete testi- (Contlnued on Page 8) ^ t his pistol and drove off in his pickup truck, Officers believe he went in the direction of Bixby on the Mud Mill Road. After about 15 minutes. Ward returned and acording to witness es came in the room and announc ed "Let's clean house,' and be gan shooting. Officers found one bullet hole in the center of the ceiling in a front room; another bullet hole was found through tho left wall, (as would be determined by fao- Bio - Obituaries - 9/4/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 4,1952 - Page 8 ing the front door); ond another bullet hole was found on an angle through the front wall. Witnesses report that as the shooting began, all scattered. Ed ward Lee was reported to have run through a door into a side room, thcncc through a front door of the house. James Godbey told officers that Ward came to the door through which Edward Lee had run and shot him (Edword Leo) when he was approximately seven yards! from house, near a tractor that was in the front yard. ( Edward Lee ran approximately 77 yards and fell. Ward was re ported to have gone over to >)vhcre he was lying and said: "Hc*j done forl I'm gone." Ward then got in his pickup truck and left. Paul Godbey told oYficcrs that he was coming out of the drive way of his home on the Bethel Church road when Ward pulled up in his truck, Godbey sold that Ward told him: "Put your wife and children out and follow me." Ward then proceeded out to highway 64, headed east, and turned off on the Blxby-Cornat- zcr road and went to an isolated spot near the old Hanes farm at which spot he abandoned his truck. Godbey told officers that hej then carried Ward to a spot bc-| twcen Thomasville and Lexington, where he put him out. Ward, who was a former resi dent of Davidson County in the vicinity of the territory in which he was found Js believed to have wandered around in that section the remainder of the night. He surrendered Monday morn ing when he saw officers around the house. When he surrendered he did not have the pistol on his I person. Officers took him baclc ! into the barn and the .38 special was found in a Iced trough. After being captured, Ward is reported to have told officers that he hitch-hlkcd to Lexington. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 4,1952 - Page 5 Services Held For Edward Lee Wall Edward Leo Wall wos born in Dnvic County April 22, 1033, the son of WllUam Harrison and Lizzie Bell Smith Wall. He was a sawmill worker. Puncral services were conduct ed at the home on Mocksvillc, Route 3, and at Ouk Grove Meth odist Church, Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Hugh Jcssup and Rev. Paul j Richards officiated. Burial was [ in the church cemetery. ( Surviving, ih addition to the I parents, are three brothers, James I Wall of Mocksvillc and William, ' n Jr. and Kenneth Gerald Watt of .1 of the home; two sisters. Shirley and Mary Katherine Wall of the ', homo, and the grandparents, Mr. ' and Mrs. W. A. Smith of Durham. Bio - Obituaries - 9/4/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 4,1952 - Page 3 J. M. Ratledge, 82, Clarksville Community John Marshall Ratledge, 82, re* tlreed farmer of the Clarksville community, Mocksville, Route 2, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday at the home. He had been In bad health two years and seriously ill nine weeks. Born in Davie County, Jar.. 29, 1869, he was a son of William and Sally Chaffin Ratledge. He woa a member of Chestnut Grove Methodist Church and was marr* led in 1888 to the former Miss Julia Hunter, who survives. Also surviving are three daugh* ters, Mrs. Turner Ladd and Mrs. Lelia Graves, both of Winston* Salem, and Mrs. Roy Dlxon of Cana; five sons, Ralph, Duke and Charlie Ratledge of Mocks* villc, Fred Ratledge of Guilford College and Dewey Ratledge of China Grove; a sister, Mrs. John Blackwelder of Mocksville, Rt. 1; 30 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services were conducted Sun* day at Chestnut Grove Methodist Church by the Rev. William An* derson and the Rev. G. C. Gra* ham. Burial was in the church cemetery. Walter D. Smith, 64, Of Eoute 4 Walter Duke Smith, 64, of Mocksville, Route 4, died Aug. 26 at Moore General Hospital, Swannanoa. He had been in bad health eight months and seriously ill two days. Born in Davie County Oct.l3. 1887, son of William Gordon and Elizabeth Smith. Mr. Smith was a well'knovvn farmer of the Jer icho community. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Smith was married to Moo Omie Cranfill, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Vickers of Mocksville, Route 1, Mrs. R. W. Whitokcr of Mocksville, Route 4. and Miss Pauline Smith of the home; two sons, Kimbrough H. Smith of Baltimore, Md., and Rob ert Smith di Winston-Salem; two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Potts and Mrs. J. G. Allen, both of Mocksville, Route 3: a brother, Willis Smith of Fort Smith, Ark., and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conduct ed at 3 p.m. Thursday at Center Methodist Church by the Rev. Hugh Jesup and the Rev. W. C. Anderson. Burial was in the church cemtery. Pallbearers were Rober, Lulh* er and Cecil Allen, Lester Cran fill and Willie and Lonnie White. Bio - Obituaries - 9/4/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, September 10,1952 - Page 3 C. A. Tutterow Colonc! Albert (Doc) Tutt^tow, 50, was found .dead In his bed at 11:30 a. m. Friday at the Davie Prison Camp, where he was assist ant superintendent. He was for 16 years a member of the Wins* ton-Salem police force. He w s a! member of Center M. B. Church,' iuperintcndent of the Sunday school and secrctarv-treasurer of the Yadkln Valley Telephone Cor* poration, Mr. Tutterow was a son of the late Mr. ond Mrs. Henry Tucce* row, of Davit County. He . was married In 1932 to Miss Hattle; Mac Stoker, of Aibemarle, who survives alonifwith two brothers, B. F. and J. E. Tutterow, of R. i, Mocksvllle; Eve sisters, Mrs. Edd Walker, Mrs. Martin Latham, Mrs. I. F. O'Neal, R. 1, Mocksville, Mrs. Burcus Green, R. 4, and Mrs. W. O. Murphy, ol Spencer, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Center Methodise Church at 4 p. m. Sunday with Rev. Hush les* sop, Rev. E. M. Avett, and Rev. W. C. Anderson olficiating, and the body laid to rest In the church cemetery. In the death of Doc Tutterow, Davie has lost one of her best ch tizcns. His death has brousht sadness to a host of friends in this community. To the bereaved ones we extend sincere sympathy. J. T. Creason Joseph Thomas Creason, 72, of Mocksville. Route 4, died at a Salisbury hospital at 6:35 a. m., yesterday after a serious illness of one week. He was an employe ofHrwin Mills for 31 years, cetlrinsln 1945. when he moved to his present home. ' He was a member of North Coolecmce Baptist Church. In 1900, he married the former Ida VIckers, who survives. Other survivors are four sons, five daughter, a brother, a sister, 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p. n>., Thursday at the home and at 4 p. m*, at the North Cooleemee church with Rev. H. W. Parker and Rev. Jimmy Croce ofitciating, and burial was In Libcrry Cemc* eery* Edward Lee Wfall Funeral services for Edward Lcc Walt, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wall, who was shot to death, on Aug. 3l9t by |. Ward were held at the home on Route 3, at 3:15 p. ^m., last Tuesday and at Oak Orove Methodist Church at 4 p. m., Rev. Hugh Jcssup and Rev. Paul Richords were the of ficiating ministers. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving, in addition to the parents, arc three brothers, James Wall of Mocksville and William Jr., and Kenneth Gerald Wall of the home; two sisters. Shirty and Mary Katherine Wall of the home and the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs W. A. Smith of Durham. Mrs. Carrie Lasliniit Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Cornelia Loshmlt, 92, Clcmmons, Route 1, were conducted at the home of Mrs. R. O. Holbrook at 10:15 n. m., Sept. 2 and at Bethel Methodist Church at U a. m« Tlic Rev. Ed Long, assisted by the Rev. Thomas B. Flowc, offi ciated. Burial was in church cemetery. Mrs. Lnshmlt died Aug. 30. She was the grandmother of H. A. Lashmir, formerly of this city. Bio - Obituaries - 9/10/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 11,1952 - Page 3 ; Services ;Held .Sunday ForC. A. (Doc) Tutterow Colonel Albert (Doc) Tutter- ow 50, WQs found dead in his bed at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Davic County Prison Camp, where he had been assistant superin^ tendent lor the past three years. Mr. TuUcrow Is o former mcm> 'bcr of the Winston>Sa)cm Police Deportment, with which he scrv* •cd for 16 years. He was a member of Center Methodist Church and was Sunday School superintend ent of the church. He was a char- 'tcr member of the Center Grange and was the secretary-treasurer of the Yadkln Valley Telephone Membership Corporation. Mr. Tutterow was bom in Davle County June 24, 1602, the son of Henry F. and Elizabeth Arrlng- ton Tutterow, He was married April 3, 1932 to Hattle Mac Stoker of Albe- marlc, who survives along with two brothers, B. F. and J. G. Tut terow, both of Mocksvlllc. Route 1; five sisters, Mrs. Edd Walker, Mrs. Martin Latham, Mrs. J. F. O'Neal, all of Mocksvllle, Route 1, Mrs. J. B. Green oY Mocksvllle, Route 4 ond Mrs. W, O. Murphy of Spencer J^neral services were conduct ed at Center Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. H. D. Jcssup, the Rev. E. M. Avett and the Rev. W. C. Anderson. Burial was In the church ceme tery. Nephews who served as pall- bcarors are Walter Anderson, Floyd Tutterow, Ernest Murphy, Alvin Dyson, Fred Tutterow and Dwight Tutterow. J. T, CreasoRf 72, Mocksvllle, Route 4 Joseph Thomas Creason, 72, of Mocksville, Route 4, died at a Salisbury hospital at 6:35 a.m. Wedncsdoy, Sept. 3 after a ser ious illness of one week. Born in Rowan County, Mr. Creason was a son of James and Carolina Hcllard Creason. He was an employee of Erwln Mills for 31 years, retiring In 1945, when he moved to his present home. He was a member of the North Cooleemee Baptist Church. In 1600 he married the former" Ida VIck- crs who survives. Other survivors are four sons, Clarence, Wilbur and Grimes Crtason of Cooleemee and Mas ter Sergeant Marvin A. Creason of Fort Eustls, Vo.; live daugh ters, Mrs. S. B. Gregory, Mrs. Raymond House, Mrs. Clarence Myers, Mrs. James Pierce, all of Cooleemee, and Mrs. T. F. Alex ander Kannapolis; a brother, James Creason of Mucksvlllc, Rt. 4; a sister, Mrs. Dobio Vickors of Mocksville; 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were hold at 3 p.m. Thursday at the home at 4 p.m. at the North Cooleemee church with the Rev. H. W. Parker ond the Rev. Jimmy Grace officiating. Pallbearers were Norman Cannup, Babe Myers, Alec Gull et, Paul Huffman, Lawrence Page and Fred Foster. Bio - Obituaries - 9/11/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, September 17, 1952 - Page 3 Mrs. John Frye Mrs. .lohn Frye, 76, died at her home on Route 3 Thursday even* ing, following a serious Illness of two dnvs. I Mrs. Frye was bom In Yadkln Coun^, but had lived in Davie for the past 20 years. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Chal Smith, of near Smith Grove; three sons. Les* fcr, Er.fcsr and Wcldon Frye, all of Route 4: 17 grandchildren; 3 Crcar'grandchildrcn; one brother, Frank Potts, of Lakeland, Florida, and Cvvn sisters, Mrs. lohn Duti' can, of Boonviiic. and Mrs. Ben ny Ma;twell, of Chicago. I Funeral services were held at ! Smith Grove Methodist Church Ut 3:30 p. m. Sunday, with Rev. Bruce Robert^ ofHciating and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 9/17/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 18, 1952 - Page 6 Mrs. J. L. Frye, 76, Of Mocksville, Route 3 Mra. Rhoda Potts Fryo, 76, wife of John Lewis Frye, died Thurs day at the home, Route 3, Mocks ville following a serious illness of two days. She had been In de clining health Yor several years. Mra. Frye was born In Yadkin County, Aug. 12. 1676, daughter of Nothan and Zodo Scars Potts. She had resided in Davic County for 20 years and moved to the Smith Grove community 8 years ago. She was married to Mr. Frye in lOOO. Surviving the the husband: one daughter, Mrs. Chal Smith of Mocksville, Route 3: three sons, Lester, Ernest and Weldon Frye, oil of Mocksville, Route 4; 17 grand children; throe great-grand children; one brother, Frank B. Potts of Lakeland, Flo.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Duncan of Boonville nnd Mrs. Benny Max well of Chicago, 111. funeral] services were held Sunday ot the Smith Grove Meth odist Church. Rev. Bruce Rob- crs and Rev. Charles Kutchcns officiated. Burial was in the Churcl) cemetery. Pnllbcorcrs were: Paul Bowles, George Hcndrix, John Whlllock, Roy and Hospcr F. Foster and John Grocc. Bio - Obituaries - 9/18/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Bdhinson died Sept ST'the a« of 79 *» Davie Co^KSi ^ 7» years. He was bom March 8 1878g "J-'fe by c^.. F. iM ShiS?- who^oM^^^ k'li® ®' *° Mattie Ridtaro-'c%^K survives. The childreny • *-*;o*les F. of Cooleemee, Capfc Frank H of U e of Shore 5" I^mston; and Mrs. R. D.ffn.n,► «.»!.» Kij i fp-andchildren and fiveff'^^^children also survive and for ^ chndhoodand eommt„.-2y" ® ccntury, served his churchwhcrev^h^« capacities whenever and Funeral services were held Sent oa :« *v i? wia'asLfoSls SnSi/*™'"'*'" OAVIE CO. PUBUC UBRaSV MOCKSVUie. NC § ■ H) JO ^3 -o cn DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, September 24, 1952 - Page 2 Chas, F. Coon ' Charlie F. Coon, 90, died ot his home on Roi>ee 2, Friday morn- ing, foMowinu nn extended illness.) He was born In Davie County, I and Wii8 a retired farmer and u) iiicinbcr of Union Chapel Mctho* j disc Church. i ' Surviving arc two nieces. Mrs. j C. \V O'Ndlj and Mrs. Carl Kes j tier, of Route 2j two nephews, F. and K. B. Womack, of Oirni- ingham, Ala. Funeral services were held at 3 p. tn. Sunday. at Union Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. W. C.-Anderson and Rev. F. R. Lof- lln olHciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 9/24/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MDCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 25, 1952 - Page 2 C. F. Coon, 90, Of Davie County Charlie Fisher Coon, 90, died at his home on Mocksvillc Rt. 2, at 1:05 a.m. Friday. He had been in bad health several years and ser iously ill for the past few weeks. lie was born in Davie County Oct. 6, 1801, son of Frank and Su.<;on Rose Coon. He was a well known retired farmer and a mem ber of Union Chapel Methodist Church. Survlvlnfi are two nieces, Mrs. C. W. O'Ncil and Mrs. Carl Kces- Icr, Mocksvillc. Rt. 2; two neph ews, W. F. Womack and K. B. Womack of Birmingham, An. Puncral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Union Chapel Methodist Church, with the Rev. W. C. Anderson and the Rev. Fos ter Loftin officiating. Pallbearers were Early Bogcri Ed O'Ncil, Bob Coon, Norman Rummage, Buy Holmon and Craie Boger. A. L. DayvauH, 68, Passes Sunday A. L. Dayvault, 68, well known retired farmer oY the County Line Community in Davie County, died Sunday following a heart attack. Mr. Dayvault was a native of Davie County. He and his wife, the former Elizabeth Smoot, wore both life-long residents of the community. Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Ted and Samuel L. Dayvault of Mocks villc, Rt. 1, Mrs. Joe E. Johnson and Mrs .Milton CIcary, both of Statcsvillc; three brothers, Robin Dayvault of Landls, Joel and Will- lam Dayvault of Mocksville, Rt. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Richard Mc-' Daniel of Statcsvillc, Rt. S. , Funeral services were conduct-, ed at 3 p.m. Monday at Salem Methodist Church in Davie Coun ty. Servic^es Tuesday For Mrs. Julia Tayes, 63 Mrs. Julia Stevenson Tayes, 63, wfjc of A. W. Tayes of Mocksvillc, Route 1, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Potts, Mocksville, Route 1. She suffered a hearth attack ond her death was unexpected. She was born in Davie County April 7, 1889, ond had spent her entire life in the county. Surviving arc the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Potts ond Mi^s. Churlie Putts of Mocksvillc Route 3; one son, J. W. Tayes of Beach Haven, N. J.; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Goodman of Spart- anbuvg, S. C.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Puncral; services wore held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Center Methodist Church. The Rev. Hugh Jcssup and the Rev. Wade Hutchens officiated. Burial was in the church ccme* tery. Bio - Obituaries - 9/25/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, September 25,1952 - Page 6 P. G. Byerly, 55, Mocksville, Route 3 Funeral services for Paul Glenn Bycriy, 55, who died Monday night at his home Mocksville, Rt. 3, were held Wednesday at Fork Baptist Church. The Rev. L. M. Tcnnery officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Bycriy, who had been in ill health (or a year and in a critical condition two months, was born in Davie County. Aug. 31, 1897, son ofi l^athanicl and Jenny Edfubcth Mason Bycriy. He resided in Winston>Solem for 12 years and was employed by the Bahnson Company. He mavcd to the Pork community two years ogu. Surviving arc the wibow, the former Miss Blanche L. Sain to whom he was married in 1920; one son, Paul Bycriy of Winston- Salem; four brothers, W. €., W. D. and F. L, Byerly of Winston- Salcm and K. M. Bycriy of South- port; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Surge and Mrs. Louise Pcraulth of New York City, Services Tuesday For F. H. Bahnson, 79 Funeral services for Francis Henry Bahnson, 79, of Farming-^ ton, Davie County, were held ot. the Farmington Methodist church | at 3 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev, 0. C. Graham and the Rev. J. W. Vestal. Burial was in Farming- ton Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. | Pollbcarcrs were G. H. Hart- man, C. B. Scats, S. W. Furchcs- F. R. Furchcs, John Seals, and W. S. James. Mr. Bahnson dica unexpectedly at 6 a.m. Monday while tending his cattle near home. He was a member of Farmington Metho dist Church for almost SO years, and for anumbcr of years had served on the Board of Stewards and as Sunday School Supcrln-' tendcnt. He was a member and past master of Farmington Ma sonic Lodge 265. j He was married June 3, 1890, to Miss Mattic Rich who survives. Also surviving arc three daugh ters, Mrs. Lester Martin of Mocks ville, Mrs. A. A. Holloman of Kinston, and Mrs. R. D. Shore of the home; two sons, Charles F. Biihnson of Cootccmcc. Frank F. Bahnson, Jr., now with the arm ed forces in Frartce: nine grand children and five great-grand children. Bio - Obituaries - 9/25/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 1,1952 - Page 1 Mrs. Julia Tayes Mrs. FuHa Stevenson Tayes, 63, wife of A. W. Taves of Mocks- vilte, Route 1, dl^d Sept 2l8t at the home of a daughter, Mrs* ?fank Potts, MocksvUleJ Route I. She sutfered a heart attack and her death was unexpected. She was bom in Davie County April 7,1669, and had soenc het entire life in the county. Suiviving are the husband; two daushters, one son, four itrand- children and oneRreatistandchild. FunetaJ services were held at Center Methodist Church, list Tuesday afternoon at 2 o*cl<^ and the body laid to test in the church cemetery, with Rev, Hugh lessup officiattog. Bio - Obituaries - 10/1/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 1, 1952 - Page 2 F. H. Bahnson fPuneraJ services tor Francis Henry Bahnson, 79,. of Farming ton, ivas held at (he Farmington Methodist Church at 3 p. m., last Tuesday by Rev. G. C. Graham and Rev. J. \V. Vestal. Burl.nl was ' in Farmington Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. I Mr. Bahnson died unexpectedly at 8 a. m., Sept. 22nd while tend* . Ing his cattle near home. He was 0 mcmbet of Fnrmlngton Mcihcv dist Church for almost 70 years, and for 50 years had served on the Board of Stewards, and was for years Sunday School Supcrln. ten'cnr. He was a member and past master of Parmlngton Ma sonic Lodge No. 265. He had been a member of this Lodge for 54 years. He was married June 3.1896, to Miss Maiti Rich who survives. Also surviving are three daughters Mrs. Lester Martin of Mocksvillc, Mrs. A. A. Holtoman of Kinston, and Mrs. R. D. Shore of the home; two sons, Charles F. Bahnson of Coolccmec, Frank H. Bahnson Jr., now with the armed forces in France; nine grandchildren and five ereat-grandchlldren. In the death of Mr. Bahnson, Davic County 'has lost ait out* standing citixen, o gentleman of the old school. His death has brought sadness to the commun- icy where he spent a long, useful life. To the wile and children The Record extends sincere sym* pnthy in t eir great bereavement. A, L. Daywalt A. L Daywnlc. 68, wcll knotvn retired farmer of the County Line Community i n Davie County, died Sept. Zlst. Mr. Davw.,lt was a native of Davie County He and his wife, the former Elizabeth Smoot, were both llfc'long residents of the com* munity. Surviving, in addition to his wife, arc four children, Ted and Samuel L. Daywalt of Mocksvillc, Route 1, Mrs. J<>c H. Johnson and Mrs. Milton Cleary, both of Sta. tcsvlllc; three brothers, Robin Dayw.-ilr, of Landis; Joel and W. T. Daywalt, of .Mocksville, R. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Richard Mc 'Daniel of StafesvUle, Route 5. Ftinero) services were conduct ed at 3 p. m., Sept. Z2nd at Salcn) Methodist Church, with Rev. Hugh JcBsup officiating and the body laid to rest In the church cemcTery. Mr. Daywalt's death brought sadness to a bust o f. friends throughout Caiahaln Township where he spent a long and useful life. To the bereaved wife, chilch ren, brothers and sisters, The Re» cori fxicnds slhctre svmpathx. Another long lime friend ha* p. *• sed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees. Bio - Obituaries - 10/1/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 1,1952 - Page 3 P. G. Byerly Paul Glenn Byerlvi 55» died at his home In Davle County at 7 p.Im., Monday. He was the ton of the late Mr. and Mn. N. G. Bverly and was a native of Davle County, although he resided in Wlntton'Salem for many years until his heath failed about a year ago. Surviving are h I s wife, Mri. Blanche Sain Bverly; one ton Paul William Bycrly of Winston- Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Burge and Mrs. Hector Perroult, both of New York: four brothers. W.C..W. D., K. M., and F. L. Byerly, all of Wlntton'Salcm. Funeral services were held at Fork Baptist church at 2 p. m., Wednesday. ' Funeral services were held at Fork Baptist church at 2 p. m.. Wednesday. Rev. L. M. Penry ofiiciatcd. Frank Ijames Funeral services for Frank S. Ijames, 79, of Guilford, were held at 11 0. m. Saturday at Center Methodist Church, and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Ijames died Thursday In a Greensboro nursing home. Sur viving asc two sons, four daugh" ters, one brother and one sister, Mrs. Will Click, of Cooleemee. Bio — Obituaries - 10/1/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 2,1952 - Page 3 F. M. Frye, 32, Native of Davie Floyd Martin Frye, 32. o( Myrtle Point, Ore., a native of Davie County, died Saturday, Sept. 20, at Myrtle Point, friends learned here yesterday. Born July 29, 1920, In Davie County ,Mr. Frye was a son of the Rev. F. W. and Emma Couch Frye. He was a veteran of World War n and had resided in North Car olina until this year ,when he moved to Oregon. Surviving are his step-mother, Mrs. Linnie Frye of Troutmon; two sons, Laddie and Charles Frye of Lincolnton,* a 'daughter, Sharon Lee Frye of Ekln; four brothers. Curie Frye of Salisbury, Reoth L. Frye of Baltimore, Md., Conrad C. Frye of Concord and James Frye oi Norfolk. Va.; and one sister, Mrs. Mory C. Seobalt of Mount Pleasant. Funoraij services were held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Monday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Lloyd Parduc officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 2, 1952 - Page 4 Noah Lonnie Young DAVIE NATIVE DIES IN BLAZE Funeral services for Noah Lonnie Voung, 41, who burned to death early Sunday morning at o rooming house In Winston-Salcm, were held Monday at the Fulton Methodist Church. Rev. E. A. Fitzgerald and G. L. Wilkinson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Young's charred body woalfound by firemen in a crouching posit ion near a side window of his bedroom. Apparently Young had awakened and made an attempt to escape through the window be fore he collapsed. Fire damage to the house was confined to Young's room, the adjoining hall, a portion of the attic and an odjaccnt storage room. Only the bcdsprings, which had burned into the floor, and a few scraps of photographs and Army discharge papers remained of the contents of the bedroom. The cause of the fire was listed on Fire Department reports os due to "smoking in bed." Dr. W. N. Dalton. Forsyth County Cor oner, said that death was due to bums and Investigating police de tectives said there v.-as no evidence of foul play. Mr. Young was born in Davie County on April 1, 1911, a son dt Noah F. and Lula Frye Young. He spent his early life in Davie near Fulton Ferry and moved to Winston-Salem some 20 years ago. He served in (he U. S. Army during World War II, spending about 32 months overseas. He was a member of the Fulton Meth odist Church. Besides his father, survivors include a twin brother, George Young of Hancs, another brother, Leslie Young of Davie County; and one sister, Mrs. R. F. Miller of Winston-Salcm. Bio - Obituaries - 10/2/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 2,1952 - Page 4 Mrs. Charles T. Carter, 75, of Cooleemee Mrs. Fannie Darcus Carter, 75, widow of Charles T. Carter of Cooccxncc, died at 6 a.m. Sundoy in Rowan Memorial Hospital. She had been seriously ill for three days. Mrs. Carter was born In Ro wan County, Oct. 15, 1877, and had lived in Cooleemee for the past 50 years. Survivors include five sons, Ed, Lombs, Sidney and Baxter Car ter of Cooleemee, and Harry Car ter of Mocksvllle, Route 2; two daughters, Mrs. W. S. Gales oi Lc.xington and Mrs. George Good man of Cooleemee; 20 grandchil dren and 10 great grandchildren. Funcmli services were hold at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Caolccmee Episcopal Church of the Good • Shepherd by the Rev. L. G. Rob-^ crhson. Burial was in the North Cooleemee Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Dunn, Fred Fierce, Carl Mcsslck, Char lie Jordan, Tom Webb and W, W, Webb. I Bio - Obituaries - 10/2/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 9,1952 - Page 9 MRS. I. F. GROCE OF CANA, ROUTE 1 Mrs. Nancy Jane Groce, 81, widow of Isaac F, Groce, died ot 1:30 o.m. Friday ot the home of a son, Ernest Groce, Cona, Route 1. She had been 111 six months and In a serious condition for the post three weeks. Mrs. Grove was born In Yadkin County Dec. 23, 1670, a daughter of Frank and Rebecca Athan Lin- ville. She was a life member of the Mount Olive Methodist Church ot Wyo. Her husband died in 1636. Surviving arc two sons, Ernest Groce of Cono, Route 1, and Clif ton Groce of Winston-Salcm; one daughter, Mrs. S. W. Rupard of CIcmmons, Route 1; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kiger of Winston- Solcm, and 10 grandchildren. Funerolj services were held at^ 2:30 p.m. Sunday ot Mount OUvej Methodist Church with the Rev. John Oakley and the Rev. G. C.' Graham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. | Pallbo.nrqrs_were B. C. White, Philmore White, Bud Harpe, Rob ert Linville, Ralph Linville and Dewey Lane. Bio - Obituaries - 10/9/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 9, 1952 - Page 9 T. A. GAITHER, AGE 78. DIES Thomas Augustus Gaither, ?8, died at his home, Mocksvllle, Rt. 1, at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. He had been In declining huulth for eight months and seriously ill for three weeks. Mr. Goithcr was a retired saw* mill operator of the Sheffield community. He was born in Davie County MorcK-'3 1874, a son of Francis and Sarah Shaw Gaither. He was morrlcd to Miss Crau* " Pf Roberta Wllkins, who survives together with four daughters, Annie Lou Gaither of the home, Mrs. J. L. Shore of Danville. Vo., Mr."*. C. M. Moadfiv of Lrvington, Mrs. Guy V. Wilkinson of WhsIi* "TigTofrNT'Crr^our sons'rVv. C%nJ R. A. Gaither of Harmony, J. P. Gaither of Statc&vlllc, C. M. Gal* thcr of Keystone, W. Va.; a broth er, J. Arthur Gaither of Har mony: two sisters. Miss Betty Gnlther of Harmony. Route 1, ond Miss Annie Beatrice Gaither of Salisbury; 21 grandchildren and 12 grcnt-grnndchildrcn. Funeral services will be con ducted ot New Union Methodist Church Qt 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. W. C. Anderson, the Rev. Foster Loflin ond the Rev. Mr. Poolc. Burial will bo in the church cemetery. Grondsona will be pallbearers. G. R, Shinault, 86, Of MocksviUe, Route 2 George Rufus Shlnault, M. of Mockaville, Route 2, died at 1:15 a.ni. Monday following a serious illness of three weeks. He had been in declining health for five years. He was born In Surry County Feb. 27.1666, a son ot Henry and Sally Shlnault. He was married 'to Frances Whitt, who died In 1649. Mr. Shlnault moved to Davie from Guilford County In 1636. He was a well-known farmer of the Clarksvillc community, Survivors Include a foster son, Biainc Green, a foster daughter, Mrs. Anno Finlcy, both of Mocks* villc, Route 2; three half-broth ers, Tom Doss of Colfax, Jim Doss of White Plains and John Doss of Dobaon; one half-sister. Mrs. Johnny Shinuult uf Pilot i etcry, Surry County, Mountain. Funeral services were cnduci- cd at the home by the Rev. Don ald Rcavis ond the Rev. Albert Bracken. Burial was in the Corinth Cem- Bio - Obituaries - 10/9/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 15,1952 - Page 2 R. M. Sherrill R. M. Sherrill, 81, retired fnrm cr, died at his home, Moct<svlllc,| Route 2, ar 4 a, m., U'cdnesday after n o»c>dav Illness. Surviving arc the wife; four daughters, six sons and 10 grand* children. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m-S Friday at Cltcstnut Grove Methodist Church. Rev. W. C. Anderson and Rev. BilUc Sides olHclntcd. Burial was in Salnc Michaels ccnacterv at Troutman. I Bio - Obituaries - 10/15/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 16,1952 - Page 11 R. M. Sherill, 81, Mocksville, Route 2 Rnnlous Monroe Shcrrllt, 81, retired farmer, died at his home, Mocksvillc, Route 2, Oct. 8, after a onC'doy Illness. Me was born In Alexander County Sept. 27, 1871. . Surviving arc the wife, four daughters, Mrs. W. F. Lipe of Konnopolls, Mrs. H. B. Hcndrix and Mrs. J. P. Rcavls, both of Mocksvillc end Mrs. D. L. Essie of Winston-Salcm^six sons, E. M. Sherrin, A. R. Shcrill, R. B. Sher- rill and A. C. Shcrill, all of Kan- nopolls, Paul Sherrill of Mocks villc and Howard Sherrill of the home; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Fri- doy at the Chestnut Grove Meth odist Church. The Rev, W. C. Anderson ond the 'Rev. Blllic Sides officiated. Burial was In Solnt Michaels cemetery at Trout- man. Nephews served as potl- bearcrs. Bio - Obituaries - 10/16/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 22,1952 - Page 2 Capt Chas. Domm Capt. Chns. P. Oomm. 80, died at his home in North Mocksville Saturday morninB, followinc a cri* tkal illness of two weeks. His wife, the former Miss Anne Tul belt, died May 16(h. Survivini; is one dnushtcr, Mrs. Ru h Phcl- an, of Pomona, Cnliforniii. Capt. Domm was appointed to West Point bv President William McKlnlcy, and was n vctenin of both the Spnnish-Amcrknn and World War I. He hud resided In this city for nine years. Funeral services were held at' the home at 3:30 p. m. Sunday, j with Rev. W. Q. GriBR and Rcv.| W. E Fittgcrald officinclnc, and' the body laid to rest with full mlhj itnry honors in the Advcncej Baptist Church cemcicw. Cnpt.' Domm had mnnv friends In this city who were saddened by news of his death. W'm. C. Pierce William G. Pierce, 67, retired textile worker of Cuoleemce, died. In the Mocksvlllo nursing home' at 2 p. m., Oct. 13. He had been i seriously 111 for some time. • Survivors include one son, onej daughter, two brothers and onc^ Rrandchild. Funeral services were held at Woodleaf Methodist Church at 4, p. m. Wednesday bv Rev. I. C. . Swalm and Rev. L G. Robertson, j Burial was in the church cemetery, j W. Frank Vogler William Prank VoRler, 45, well- known Advance mcrcliant, died Saturday ut 5:30 p. m. bt his home. He had been in bad health for se veral years, bur his death came as a severe shuck to his family and the entire community. Mr. Vo gler spe -.c his entire life In Davie County. He w.is a inciuber of Advance Methodist Church. Survlvlnc arc the wife, two sons. Bill hnd Dick Voulcr, one daughter, Nancy Vogler, all of the home} five brothers, C. R., A. E., Jack, N. S. nnU E E Vogler,. all of Advance; two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Hnrcm.in, Winston-Salem, and Mrs. 1. H. Jones, Advan^ Funeral sen/ices were held ot the home at 2 p. m. Monday, and at Advance Mcihodist Church at 2:30 p. m., with Rev. W. B. FItz-' gerald and Rev. R. J. Starling of ficiaiing, and tiic body laid to rest' in the church cemetery. | The Record extends henrtldt syimpathy to the bereaved f.<mllv. brothers and sisters in this hour of sadness. Another friend of the editor has gone to hk reward. ^ Bio - Obituaries - 10/22/1952 Floyd S. Stroud Floyd S. Stroud, 79, retired for mer oj near County Line, died at his home Tuesday, after a brief illness. Surviving are three chlldicn, Ray, of near Countv Line; Rob ert. of Lnncnstcr. Pn., and Miss Ruby Stroud, of the home; one brother, Frank Stroud, of Route 4, Stntcsville. His wife died three years ago, Funeral services were held at If a. m. Tliursdav at Pleasant View Baptist Church, with Rev. Cald- wcll Henderson, Rev. Irvin Wal lace and Rev. Wnde Hutchins of ficiating, and the body laid to rest in the church ccinctcrv. DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 23,1952 - Page 1 Capt. Domm Dies At 79 Captain Charles F. Domm. 79. retired Army officer, died at his home in MocksvtUe at 10:40 a.m. Saturday. He had been 111 for several months. Captain Domm was born at Cincinnati. Ohio, Nov. 23, 1873, a son of John and Elizabeth Beres- ford Domm. He was educated at Ohio State Military Academy, and was appointed to U. S. Mili tary Academy at West Point by President McKinley in 1898. Enlisting in the Army in April, 1898. he served in the Spanish- American War and in World War I, retiring in 1020 with the rank of captain. He had been' a resident of Mocksvillc for the past nine years. He was a member of the Mocks- ville Methodist Church and Davie County Post 174 of the American LcRion. Coptain Domm was married to Miss Ann Talbcrt of Ddvie Coun ty who died last May 16. Survivinc is a dauchter. Mrs. Ruth Phclon of Pomona, Calif. Funeral! services were conduct ed at the residence at 3:30 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. W. E. Fitz- ficrald and the Rev. W. Q. Grlggs. Graveside services were conducted at Advance Baptist Church Ccmc- teiy with full military honors by National Guardsmen Yrom Wln- ston-Salcm. Pallbearers were Ed Latta, J. R. Bowles, R. F. Kemp, Grady Word, Robert Hcndricks, Worth Hcndricks, oWcrdow Wilson and Hillary Arnold. Bio - Obituaries - 10/23/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 23,1952 - Page 9 W. H. Peacock, 100, Of Mocksville, Route 3 William H. Peacock, 100, the oldest resident of Davlc County, died in his sleep Friday night at home, Mocksville, Route 3. Mr. Peacock apparently was in bis usually good health when he retired Friday night. He was found dead Saturday morning. The centenarian was born in Ircdcll County in 1852, the son of a blacksmith, Wlltiam ePacock. His mother was Mrs. Jane Tutt- croW(( Peacock. He moved with his parents to Davic County when a child. For the past IS ycors he had made his home in thcOak Grove cominun* ity. He was' o retired farmer. Mr. Peacock's wife, who wns Mary Annette Gaithcr, died in 1034. Surviving are three half-sis ters, Mrs. R. W. Daniel of Mocks ville, Rt. 4, Mrs. Roxtc McDan- icl of Winston-Solcm, and Mrs. C. T. Coble of Faycltcvlllo. Funeral itervleeit were conduct ed at Oak Grove Methodist church by the Rev. H. D. Jcssup and the Rev. Lowrcnce Bowles. Burial wos in the church cemetery. W. F. Vogler Of Advance Wiliam Frank Vogler, 45, died at his home in Advance Saturday He had been in declining health for five years, but death was un« expected. Mr. Vogler wos bom in Davic County Fob. 26, 1907, the son of E. E. and Sallie Belle Sheek Vog ler. He spent his entire life in Davic County and operated Vog- lor's Slofe lor 22 years. He was a member of Advoncc Methodist Church and Advance Civic Club. He was morricd April 11, 1029, to Mary Myers, who sur vives. along with two sons, Bill and Dick Vogler, ond a daughter, Nancy Vogler, all of the home; five brothers, C. R., A. E., Jack, N. S. and E. E. Vogler, all of Ad voncc; two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Hartman of Winston-Salcm and Mrs. I. H. Jones of Advoncc. Funeral crviccs were conduct ed at the home Mondoy ond at Ad vance Methodist Church at 2:30 p. m. by the Rev. W. E. Fitzgerald ond thc'Rev. R. J. Starling. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio — Obituaries - 10/23/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, October 29,1952 - Page 2 Mrs. S. C. Phelps Mrs. Conrad Phelps. 63. of Jc*1 rusalcm Tov^nship. died at DavU' Hospital, Sc tesvlile, Thursday cv* eninRi following an illness ofsomu time. Survlying ore one adopted dau' ghtcn one sisceri Mrs. O. W. Fog | ner, of Salisbury; three brotherft. i W. S. Leonard. China Grove; C. T. Leonard, Sal'shury. a^td I. C*- Leonard, Kannapolis. Funeral services were heJJ at Liberty Methodist Church at 3 p. m., Saturday, with Rev. G. W. Pink ofHciating, and the body laid 10 rest in the church cemetery. i Bio - Obituaries - 10/29/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 30,1952 - Page 8 Mrs. Martha Phelps, 62, of Davie County Mrs. Martha Jane Phelps, 62, widow of Conrad Phclps of Route 4. Mocksvillc. died in a Statcsville Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. She had been seriously III for four weeks. Mrs. Phclps was born In David- son County June 6.1890, a daugh ter of Ell and Sarah Bornos Leon ard. She wos a resident of Cool- ccmcc tor 35 years before moving to Mocksville, Rt. 4, Your years ago. Mrs. Phcips' husband died in October, 1650. Surviving are on adopted daughter, Sylvia: a sister, Mrs. O. W. Fogncr of Salisbury, ond three brothers, W. S. Leonard of China tJuve, C. T. I^conard of Salisbury and J. C. Leonard of Kannapolls. Funeral services were conduct ed at Liberty Methodist church at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. G. W. Fink officiated. Burial was In the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 10/30/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 5,1952 - Page 1 Mrs. F. Foster Mrs. Frances Hinkle Foster, 88, died Saturday at a Mocksville nursing home. She had been df for ft ycnr. Bom No\s 15, 1864, in Davie County, she wos a daughter of George and Susan Dwl gins Hin* kic. She had been a resident of die North Cooleetnee communtCyj for the past 35 years, and was aj member of Cooiccmce Methodise Church. Surviving arc one half sister, Mrs. J. A. Boger of Greensboro, one halhbrother, P. R. Hinkle of Advance, Route 2; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct cd at 2:30 p. m., Cundav, at Cen ccr Methodist Church by Rev. Hugh Jessup. Burial was in the church comctcrv. DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 5,1952 - Page 3 Miss Kate Brown Miss Kate Brown, 68, a life long resident of Davie County, died at the home of Miss Ullie Meronev on Salisbury street at 10 o'clock Friday morning, following an illness of only a few hours. Miss Brown had spent most of her life in Mocksville. •. Surviving are the following ne phews and nieces: Miss Lillie Meroney, of this city; Mrs. John Hodges, of Lexington; Miss Daisy Turner and Brown Turner, of Route 4, and R. S. Meroney, of Ashcvllle. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Saturday at the First Me thodist Church, with her pastor, Rev. W. Q. Grigg ofHciatlng. and the body laid to rest In Toppa cemeteiy. ''Miss Kate," as she known by a host of friends, will be missed in this city, where she lived since early childhood. Mrs. M. Roadman Mrs. Mollie Roadman, former resident of Davlc County, died at St Petersburg, Fla., Thursday af ter a long illness. Funeral services were held at II a. ro, Saturday at Center' Metho dist Church, and the body laid to rest In church cemetery. Mrs. Roadman was bom In Da vie f^ounty, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Casey. She has lived in Pennsylvania and Florida for many years. Only survivors are nteces.and nephews. ' Bio - Obituaries - 11/5/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 5, 1952 - Page 3 J. M. Haneline J. Moody Haneline, 50, died Wednecday evening a t 9:30 o^clock ac che home of hit ion Moody, in South MocksvlDc. He had been ill for che paae year. Funeral tervicet were held ac che home at 2 p. m., Friday, with Rev. A. J. Cox officiating, and the body laid to rest In Union Chapel Methodist Church cemetery. Surviving are two lona, 1. M. Tr.,| and C. E. Haneline, of Mockaville; three daughcert, Mrs. Bill Bram* ham, of Mockaville; Mrs. Marlene Reeves, and Miss Barbara Ann Haneline, of Greenville. S. C., two bcochersi Harrison and Row land Haneline, o f Mockaville, three sisters, Mrs. Walter Call, of Mockaville; Mrs. Mamie Byerly, of Lexington, and Mrs. Arthur Campbell of Statesvillc. Bio - Obituaries - 11/5/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 6,1952 - Page 3 Jake Moody Haneline, 50, Mocksville Barber Jake Moody Haneline, SO, a barber in Mocksville for many years, died at 0 p.m. Wednesday at the home oY a son, J. M. Hane line. Jr., in Mocksville. He had been seriously ill for six weeks. M Mr. Haneline was born in Yad- kin County July 26, 1920, a son of D. M. ond Martha Armsworthy Haneline. Ho had resided here for many years. Surviving are two sons, J. M., Jr., and E. C. Honclinc of Mocks ville; three daughters, Mrs. W. W. Branham of Mocksville, Mrs. Mar- lone Reeves and MKss Barbara Haneline of Greenville, S. C.; four grandchildren; two brothers, R. H. and Roland Haneline of Mocksville; and three sisters, Mrs. W. L. Coll of Mocksville, Mrs. Mamie Bycrly of Lexington ond Mrs. A. G. Campbell of States- ville. Funeral services were conduct- Miss Kate Brown Dies At Age 88 Miss Mlntie Xatherine Brown, 68, died at her home in Morks- ville at 10:15 a. m, Friday after an Illness of one day. Miss Brown was born In Davie County Dec. 29, 1883, the daugh ter of Burton and Hattic Bivens ; Brown. She was an employee of the poato! department for many years and was operator of the Mocksville telephone exchange several years ago. She spent her entire life in Mocksville. j She was a member of Mocks ville Methodist church. She is sur-' vivcd by three nieces, Miss Llllle Mcroncy of Mocksville, Mrs. J. C. Hodges of Lexington and Miss Daisy Turner of Mocksville, Route 4; two nephews. Brown Turner . of Mocksville, Route 4, and R. S.^ .|Meroncy of Asheville. { Bio - Obituaries - 11/6/1952 ed at the home of a son, J. M. Haneline. Jr., by the Rev, A. J., Cox and the Rev. Mr. Jones, Fri day at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Nephews were pallbearers. Funerol services were conduct ed at Mocksville Methodist Church Saturday by the Rev. W. Grigg. .Burial was In Joppa Cemetery. rs. Mollie Roadman^ Davie County Native Mrs. Mollie Casey Roadmon. former resident of Mocksville, died Thursday at St'. Petersburg, Fla., after a long Illness. The body was brought here and funeral scrvlcc.s were held Saturday at Center Methodist Church. Burial was In the church cemetery. Nephews were pallbcqir- ers. Mrs. Roadman was born In Davie County, a daughter of E. Barry and Camilla Casey. She left Mocksville about 35 years ago and lived In Pcnnsylvanlo for some time, going to Florida several years ago. Her only survivors arc nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Knox John- stone, Rufus Sanford, Jr., George' Hcndrlx, Milton Call. John Wat-' crs and Charlie Woodruff. i DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 6,1952 - Page 4 Mrs. Frances Foster, 88, of NoHli Cooleemee Mrs. Prances Hinkic Poster, 881 died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday at a locol Rursinf; home. She had been 111 for a year. Born Nov. 15, 1881, In Davie County, she wos a daughter of George and Susan Dwlggins Htnkle. She had been a resident of tlie North Cooleemee com munity for the past 35 years, and was a member of the Cooleemee Methodist Church. I Surviving ore one half-sister, Mrs. Ji A. Bogcr of Greensboro,' one half-brother, P. R. Hinkte of Advance, Route 2: and several nieces and nephews. i ^ncrat services were conduct ed Sunday at Center Methodist Church by the Rev. Hugh Jessup. Burial was in the church ccme-j tcry. Bio - Obituaries - 11/6/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 13,1952 - Page 1 Thomas Clifton Mitchell Speed of 100 Miles An Hour Blamed in Davie Traffic Death A State Highway Patrolman said the car In which Thomas Cmton Mitchell was killed Sat> urday night was trofcling "at last 100 miles on hour and prob- ably faster" at the time of the accident. Mitchell, 33, of Advance, Route t, was killed when his 8ouped*up 1040 Ford with an Oldslnobile "88" engine failed to make a curve on Highway 801 one-quarter mile WQst of Advance about 0:30 p.m. Saturday. The Highway Patrolman, L. E. Green of Mocksville, said the car travelled 30 feet, turned over several times before tossing out Mitchell. He said the car contin> ued for about 20O feet father intto a corn field before coming to a halt The patrolman said hit Investi* gallon revealed that Mitchell waa racing with another car at the time of the accident ,but that he had not been able to get witness* es who are willing to testify In court on tliis count. Green said Mitchell failed to make a curve, going almost straight off the highway into the field. He said the car was a total loss. --Milchell-wpe. a Davic-JCnunty user car dealer. His business U located just outside Farmington. flinerol services were conduct ed at the home at 2 p.m. and at Macedonia Moravian Church at 2:30 p.m. Monday by the Rev George^ Bruncr and the Rev Ed Brewer. Burial was In the church graveyard.. Pallbearers included Leo Smith Grady Bullins, Otis Hauser, Ed Kelly, Leo Foster and William Foster. Bio - Obituaries - 11/13/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 19,1952 - Page 2 G. A. Crenshaw Otcy Alien Crenahawi 69, diedFriday momint: at the humo ofj hU 80Rf Charles R. Crenshaw, on> Salisbury screut, luilusvinK tended Illness. Surviving are two sons, Chas. R. Crenshaw, ul this dev. aitd H« W. Crenshaw, ol Rouaoke, Vu. Mr. Crenshuw's witc died in 1951. Funenii services were held at the home at 3 p. in. Saturday, with Rev W. Q. Gitutf oiid Uw. I P. Duvb uUuiuiJii^, unJ the body laid to re«i ai Kose ccme- terv* To the bereaved family The Record extends sympathy In this k Jur i ( beteavem .nt. Mrs. Lula Reneqar Mrs. Lulu Rcaeenr, 66, of Har^ mony. Route 2, dieil Thursday momlnB dt the Mnclotvillu Nurs* ins Home, luiluwiiiB u serious ill* ncis of two wfvk^. Funeral services were held at Smdy SuHngs Raptist Church at 2:30 p. m. Sarurdwv, with Bev. H. W. Hutchens ond Rev. E. W, Turner officiating, ond the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Surviving are'three sons, one brother and three sisters. Her husband died in 1940. Bio - Obituaries - 11/19/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 20,1952 - Page 11 W. R Howard, 71, Grocer of Davie WiUiam H. Howard, 71, Davle County grocery store operator, died at 2.05 p.m. Sunday at the homo of doughter, Mrs..- C. W, Shepherd, at Cooleemec, He had been in lU health for six months. Mr. Howard wos nn assistant overseer with the Erwin Cotton Mills nt Cooleemec for 30 years until his retirement several years ago. Since then he had operated a grocery store in the Ephesus com* munity. His wife, the former Miss Daisy Parker, wicd in Dee., 1942. Surviving arc one doughtet, Mrs. C. W. Shepherd of Coolee mec; five sons, Bill, Ed and Som Howard, all of Mocksvlllc, Roy Howard and C. W. Howord of Coolcemeo; six grondchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Charlie Bobbins of Yadkinvtllc and Mrs. Thomas Howard of Mocksville, Route 3; and one brother, Thco Howard of Mocksville,'Route 4. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Cooleemec Methodist Church. The Rev. H. C. Austin officiated. Burial wos in the Lib erty Cemetery. G. A. Crenshaw 88, Of Virginia Grey Allen Crenshaw, 88, re> tired former of Virginia, died at S o.m. Fridoy at the home ctf his son, C. R. Crcnsaw of Salisbury Sreet. He had been In declining health for several years and ser iously ill for three weeks. Mr. Crenshaw was born Dee. 21, 1963, in Smythe County, a son of Willlom Allen and Susan Roberts Crcnshow. A widely*known form er in Virginia, Mr. Crenshaw re tired six ycors ago and moved to Mocksville where he hos been making his home with his son. In 1606 he was married to Miss Georgia Wompler. She died' in April, 1651. Surviving ore two sons, Mr. Crenshaw of Mocksville and H. "W. Crcnshow of Roenoke, Vs., and a grandchild. Funcrol services were conduct ed at the home of C. R. Crenshaw Saturday. Rev. W. Q. Grigg and Rev. J. P. Davis officiated. Burial was In Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers were Grahom Mad ison, J. W. Page, Clyde Hendricks, Fletcher Click, J. C. McCullough and George Evans. Bio - Obituaries - 11/20/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 20,1952 - Page 12 JOE ALEXANDER DIES AT HOME Joe Alcxondcr, 74, of Mocks* vilic, Route 4, died at 4:20 Sunday mornine at his homo. He had been in falling health for one year but was eorloiisly ill for three wccha A native of South Carolina, he wos the son of the Into Watson and Jane Alexander, but he had spent most oY his life in Dovio County. At the time of his death he was n retired farmer. He was a member of the Lib erty Methodist Church. In 1906 he married Myrtle Mill er, who preceded him In death in 1019. His second wife was Mary Jonc Brogdon, who survives. He also leovcs two sons, Clarence Alexander of Mocksvillc, Route 4, and John Alexander of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Gibson of Coolccmce, Mrs. Clyde Hatley of Salisbury, Route 1, and Misses Sadie and Elsie'Alexander, both of the home; one half-broth er of Lincolnton and four grand children, I\mcral services were held Monday at 3:30 at the Liberty Methodist Church. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. Fink officiated, and burial followed in the church cem etery. Mrs. Ross C. Comatzer^ 66» Of Mocksville, Rt 3 Mrs. Mattie Cornatzer. 66. wife of Ross C. Cornatzer of Mocks- ville, Route 3. died at 10.15 am Tuesday at her home. She had been ill for two weeks. Mrs. Cornatzer was born Oct. 8, 1686, a daughter of John and Beulah Foster Barney. She liv- •d for a number of years at Cool- etmeo. Surviving are her husband, two daughters. Miss Carrie Cornat zer and Mm. Odell Shore of the home; two brothers. Sam Barney of Mocksville, Route 4, and Frank Barney of Lexington. Route 3, and a sister, Mrs. Bobby Deal of Taylorsville. Funeral services will be con ducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Cornatzer Methodist Church of which she was a member. The pastor, the Rev. W. C. Anderson, will officiate. Burin! will be In the church cemetery. James Esten Jacobs, 17, Of Cooleemee Funeral services for James Eslen Jacobs. 17, who died Sun day at the homo oY his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jacobs, at Cooleemee, were held at Cool eemee Presbyterian Church ot 3:30 p.m. Tucjidny. The Rev. Mr, Pollack and the Rev. H. W. Park er officiated. Burial was In Liberty Ceme tery. Pollbenrovs were Walter Dudley, Marvin Williams, Ar nold O'Neal, Dunuld Tucker, Jun ior Brintlc and Leon O'Nenl Mr. Jacobs hod been an Invalid since childhood. He was born in Cooleemee Nov. 22, 1934. Surviving arc the parents; three brothers, Curl ond Elmer Jacobs of Coalccmcc ond David Jocobs of Charlotte; one sister, Patricia Jacobs of the home; three half sisters, Margaret Jacobs of the home, Mrs. John Daniels of Mocksvillc and Mrs. Elizabeth half brother, orry Jacobs of oCol- Murphy of Durham; 'and one half brother, Harry Jacobs of Cooleemee. Bio — Obituaries — 11/20/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 26, 1952 - Page 2 J/if. H. Howard • Wilibm H. Ho^vard, 7l» well* known Davic Councv merchant, died Nov. 16, at die home of Kis dauehcer, Mrs. C. W. Shepherd, at Coolecmce. Mr. Howard was nn assistant ovetsccr with the Brwln Cotton iMills of Coolccmcc, for 30 vcars 'until his retirement several years !aRo. He has operated a groceiy store near Ephcsus for some time. His wife died ID years ano. Surviving arc one daughter, Mrs. 0. W. Shepherd, of Coolecmce five sons, Bill. Ed and Snm How* ard. all of Mocksville; Roy and C. W. Howard, of Coolecmce; six grandchildren; cw.< sisters, Mrs Charles Robblns, of Yndkinvllle, and Mrs. Thomas Howard, of Mocksville. Route 3; one brother, Theo Howard, Mocksville, U. 4. Funeral services were hold at 3^0 p. ni. Tuesday at Cooleemcc Methodist Chinch with Rev. H; C. Austin ofHciatliig, and the body laid to rest in Liberty Methodist Church cemetery. 0. L. Williams ' Oliver Lafayette Williams, 87, | died at his home in Sumter, S. C> early Thursday roornins. He hod' been in bad hca!ih for sometime*' Mr. Williams was a native of, Davic County, n son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Williams, of Fork. He was engaged in manufactur* ing tobacco at Fnrmlngton for sev* crnl years, and moved to Mocks* villc more than SO years ago. He and C. C. Sanford operated a to* bacco factory on Salisbury street for several years. Mr. Williams and (he late Z. N. Anderson were in the mcrcnnt)le*busincs8 where tire postofHcc now stands, nearly 50 years ago. Mr. Williams was 51 pvrintendcnc of the Mocksville Furniture Co. for several vcars. He later built a vence.ing plant in North Miicksvillc, which he ope^ atcd for many years. About 32 years ago he moved his family to Sumter, S. C., where he operated a large veneering plant. He later established a number of veneering plants and furniture faaories in South Carolina. Mr. Williama was a member of the Mock&ville Masonic Lodge, and was presented a 50*vcac mem bership pin by his lodge here In 1945. Surviving are one 8on,C. Frank Wllh>ms« of Hiidi Point; two daughters, Mrs L. M. Graves, of Statesville, and Mrs. T, H, Brice, of Sumter, S.. C.; a slstir, Mrs. Lula Davis, Winston*Sulcm, and two grandsons. His wife, the for- mer Miss Miuiie Bahnson, of For* mingcon. died about 25 years ago. Funeral services were held at die home in Sumter Friday ufter- noon, with his pastor, Rev. F. T. Cunningham officiating, and the body laid to rest in the family sc|u»re4n Sumter cemetery. Mrs. Lester P. Mortin and son, Aciorncv George W. Martin, ivent CO Sumter to be present fot the funer..] and burial. Mrs, J. M. Plott Mrs* Mary Alice Plorf, 91, Of Advance. Rou'o I. died at her home Wednesday, after nn eight* year Illness. She was ho'"> In Davie County, and spent her entire life In the Advance communlcy, and was 'n . active member of the Advance Methodist Church until she be* came ill. i Surviving arc Eve daughters, Mrs. John Bloke o f Advance, Route 2, Mrs. W, Vv Rbberson if A fvancc. Roure t. and Miss Bes* tie Lee Plott of the home one em lomes H. Plott; 23 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral servi'es were conduct ed at 3 p. m » Frid..v BC Advance Methodist Church by Rev. Oscar HaCkman, Rev. W. E. Fltsgerald, Rev. C^orge Bruner and Elder J. E. Manual. Burial was in the church cemccery. Bio - Obituaries - 11/26/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, November 26, 1952 - Page 3 Mrs. D. Booie I Mre-.W, D, Boo!e, 54» died ot her«hoine on Mocksvillc, Route 2 last Tueadav morning, (ollowing o long Illness. ' . ..• I Surviving are the husband, one; ^ son, W, D. Boole, Jtn of the homo' four brothcrsi O. 6. and Antom! Brown, of Winston*Salcm, Tom Brown, of Yo'dkln'County, and; I Paul Brown, of Harmony, two, sisrers, Mrs. Hatcie Presley, of Taylorsville; and Mrs.- -Paul Mur* phy, of Route 2, Mocksvllle,. > and a haffbrother, H, W. -Brown, of Mocksvllle. Funeral services were held at Union Chapel Methodist Church at 11 a. m., Thursday morning, . with Rev. William C> Anderson, Rev. W. 0. Backlev and Rev. Fos ter Loflln officiating, and the body • laid to rest in the church cemetery. ! To the bereaved farmily The .R'eco.d extends sympathy in this 'hour of bereavement. James E. Jacobs Funeral services for James E Jacobs, 17. who died at home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Char lie lacobsi'at Coolcemec, on Nov. .16, were held at Cooleemee PreS' bvterian Church ot 3:30 p. m. last Tuesday, with Rev. Mr. Pollick and Rev. H. W. Parker officiating. The body was laid to .rest in Lib erty Methodist Church cemetery. Surviving are the parents, three brothers, Carl and Elmer Jacobs, of Cooleemee, and Da\dd Jacobs, ol Charlotte; one sister,. Patricia Jacobs, of the home; three half- slscer;, Margaret Jacobs, of the home, Mrs. John Daniel, Mocks vllle, and Mrs. Elizabeth Murpliv, of Durham}'and one half-brother, Harry Jacobs, of Cooleemee. Mrs. Cornatzer Mrs. Mactie Cornatzer, 66, wife of Ross C, Cornatzer, of Mocks-, vilic, Route 3, died last Tuesday morning at her home, following a two weeks illness. Mt^ Cornat zer was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barney. . Surviving arc the husband, two daughters, Miss Carrie Cornatzer and Mrs. Odell Shore, ol the hoipe; two brothers, Sam Barney, of Mocksville, Route 4, and Frank Barney, of Lexington, Route 3; a sister, Mrs. Bobby Deal, of Tay- loravillc. Funeral services were conduct-, ed at 3:30 p. m- Thursday at Cof natzer Methodist Chur^ of which she was a member, with Rev. W C. Anderson officiating, and the body laid to rest in the church cemeterv* Bio - Obituaries - 11/26/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 27, 1952 - Page 2 Mrs. W. D. Booie, 54, Of Route 2 Mrs. LuIq Kay Booic, 54. wife pf W. D. Boole, nurseryman <ti Mocksvillc, Route 2, died at 11:30 a.m. November 18 at her home. She had been ill for a year. Mrs. Booic was born Sept. 19, 1898, in Yadkin County, a dough* tcr of Elbcrt and Adeline Whit- lock Brown. In 1923 she was mar ried to Mr. Booie. She was a member oY Flat Rock Baptist Church. Survivors arc her husband, a son, W. D. Booic, Jr., and two daughters, Ruth and Edna Booie, ait of the the home; four broth ers, G. G. Brown and Huston Brown of Winston*SaIem, Tom Brown of Yadkinvillc and Paul Brown of Harmony; two sisters, Mrs. Hattic Presley of Taylors- villc and Mrs. Paul Murphy of Mocksville, Route 2, and a half brother, Wilson Brown of Mocks villc, Route 1. Fimoral services were conduct ed at Union Chapel Methodist Church by the Rev. W, C. An derson, the Rev. W. C. Barkley and the Rev. Foster Loflin. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries —11/27/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, November 27, 1952 - Page 8 0. L. Williams Rites Held Last Week in Sumter, S. C. Lumber Magnate Born At Fork, Davie County Funeral services for Oliver La fayette Willioms, 87, Yormer na tive of Davic County, were held et his residence in Sumter, 5. C., last Friday afternoon. Interment was in the family square at Sum ter Cemetery. Mr. Williams died at his home around 2;1S a.m. Nov. 20. He was known as a furniture and lumber magnate in South Carolina, hav- inv extensive holdings. Mr. Willioms was born Nov. 16, 1808, at Fork, N. C., son of the late D. L. and Emma E. Kicc Williams. He attended the Univer- ity of North Carolina and began his business coreer in a plug to bacco business. He switched his investment to a furniture factory •t Mocksvillc that burned, and he •tarted a veneer plant there. In 1910 he organized the Com- den Veneer Co., ot Camden, ond In 1020 he founded the O. L. Will- lama Veneer Co. ot Sumter. In 1027 he organized the Williams Furniture Corporation and was its president it the time of his death. He also founded Southern Coating and Chemical Co., a vast corpor ate structure which owns Tupelo Dimension Manufacturing Co., the veneer plant; Russellvillc Lum ber Co.; Clarendon Flooring Co.; Alcolu; Kingstree Lumber Manu facturing Co., Jericho; and the Corclina Western Railroad, a live mile line Yrom St Stephen to the Ruaaellvlltc plant. Other Hotdloga Williams Furniture Corporation maintains offices in New York, Chicago, High Point, N. C, and Son Francisco, and has salesmen in every state In the union. Hold ings also include Wagncr-Paris Veneer Co., High Point, and ply wood manufocturing plants at Conway and Montgomery, Ala. Mr. Williams was a Mason, and was presented a 50-ycor mem bership pin by his lodge ot Mocks villc in 1945. He was a member of the board of stewards, Trinity Methodist Church, and a past member of the Rotary Club, at Sumter. Survivors include a son, C.' Frank Williams, High Point; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas H. Brlce, Sumter and Mrs. L. M. Graves, Statesville, N. C.; a sister, Mrs. Lula C. Davis, Winston-Salcm, N. C., and two grandsons. Bio - Obituaries - 11/27/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, December 4,1952 - Page 9 Robert F. Caudle, 48, Of ^armington Robert Iicwis CQUdle, 48, of Farmtngton, died in a Winston- Salcm Hospital at 9:25 p.in. Satur- day following a heart ottack. He was born In Yadkin County, July 11. 1004, the son of Surifoi-d and Sarah Holl Caudle. For the past 12 years he had been as sociated with the State Highway and Public Works Commission in Mocksvllle. He spent his entire life in the Farmlngton commun ity. He was married in 1920 to Miss Rcba Allen, who survives. Other survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Everlyn Lankford of Win- ston-Salem, Mrs. Leila M. James of Farmington; two sons, Glenn Caudle of Mocksvillc, John Henry Caudle of Farmington; three F, M. Smith, 69, Davie Farmer Franklin Monroe Smith, 69, farmer of the Rcdiand commun ity, Advance. Route 1, died at his home at 6 a.m. Saturday follow ing a short illness. I Mr. Smith was born In Davie' County. May 26, 1863, the son of, Wllliom David and Elizabeth Jones Smith. He spent his entire life in the Rcdiand community, ^ Ho was married to Addle May' Smith in 1906. Mrs. Smith died. !in 1946. He is survived by five daugh ters, Mrs. Odcll Phillips of Hancs, Mrs; Henry Plott of Advance. Mrs.' Harvey Toylor of Winston-Salcm, , Mrs. Robert Whitt and Miss Jane' I Smith, both of the home; three' I sons, D. A. and F. R. Smith, both n of Winston-Salem, and Dcwcy | •J Smith of the home; two brothers,) IjS. H. Smith of Advance and S.' D. Smith of Winston-Salem; three, ' sisters, Mrs. Julia Howard, Mrs. - Emma Smith and Mrs. Essie Smith brothers, R C. Caudle of Old Town, Lester Coudle, Thomas Caudle, both of Winston-Salem; three sisters, Mrs. J. B. Badgctt, Mrs. Charlie cgc, both di Win ston-Salcm, Mrs. P. S. Motsingcr of Morksvillc; nine grandrhildrcn. Funeral services were conduct ed at 11 o.m. Tuesday at Wes ley Chapel Methodist Church by the Rev. G. C. Graham. Burial was In the church cemetery. * all di Advance. Obituaries -12/4/1952 i Bio ' Funeral services were conduct* I I ed at the home Monday and at I Bethlehem Methodist Church at' 3 p.m. by the Rev. George J.' ! Bruner and the Rev. Bruce Rob*' erts. Burial was in the church' j cemetery. | Pallbearers were Virgil Smith,' David Smith, Albert Howard, Leo Dunn, Shsrill Smith, Cecil Smith.! DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, December 10,1952 - Page 3 Robert Caudle Robert L. Caudle, 48, of Farm* Inffton, died in a Wlnston'Salem hospital Nov. 29, following a heart attack. He was bom In Yadkin County, but for the past 12 years he had been with the State High* way Conuniaaion in Mocksvllle. Surviving are the wife, two dau ghters, Mrs. Evelyn Lankford, of Wliiston-Salem} Mrs. Lelia James, of Parmlngron; two sons, Glenn Caudle, of Mocksvllle, John Cau dle, of Farmingeonj three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at Wesley's Chapel Methodist Church, with |Rev. G« C. Otahatn officiating, and the re mains laid to rest in the church cemetery. F. ill Smith Franklin M. Smidi, 69, died at his home near Redland at 6 a. m« Nov, 29, following a short illness. Mr. Smith spent his entire Ule in Davle County. His wife died six years ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Odell Philips, of Hanes, Mrs. Henry Flo.t, of Advance; Mrs. Harvey Taylor, of Wlnston-Salcm; Mrs. Robert White and Miss Jane Smith, of the home;, three sons, D« A. and P. R. Smitii, of Wins- con-Salem, and Dewey Smith, of the home; two brothers, S. H. Smith, of Advance, and. S. D. Smith, of Winston-Stdem; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Howard, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs; Essie Smlffi, all of Advance. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 p. m, Dec. 1. and at Bethlehem Methodist Church at 3 p. m« with Rev. Geo. Bruner and Rev. Bruce Roberts officiating, and the body laid CO rest uy the church cemetery. /. Ik. Bailey | Funeral services lor Irvln WII-! liam Bailey, 48, who died at his! home near Fork last Tuesday, fol-' lowing a short illness, were held I at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at Fulton : Methodist Church, with Rev. Ed Rtzgecald offidatlng, and the body laid to rest In the church ceme tery. Mr. Bailey spent his entire life in the Fork community. Surviving are the widow, one dauedtteri the mother,. three sit ters and four brothers. Bio - Obituaries -12/10/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WIOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, December 11, 1952 - Page 1 Norman McKinley Taylor Man Drowns In Yadkin » The body-of a Rowan County man who had been baiting Yish I baskets was recovered from the ITadkin River around 7:30 Tues day night. The Salisbury Rescue Spuad recovered the body of Norman McKinlcy Toylor,*of near Need- more .from the waters of the Yad kin at a point about two miles below the Erwin Mill dam. It was termed an accidental drown ing. ' Taylor left his home around 12:30 p.m., Tuesday to bait some fish baskets belonging to Ralph Padgett, also of the Nccdmorc community. Around 3.30 p.m. Podgctt went to check on the fish baskets but found them to be missing. Also ho saw no sign of Taylor. How ever, he found a .2 calibre rifle leaning against a tree. Padgett went to Taylor's home where Mrs. Taylor identified the rifle. When 'further search failed to produce Taylor ,the Rowan County Sheriff's department was notified. Tracks and marks along the I bank were found which indicated I that Taylor may have follen Into ' the water. The Salisbury Rescue Squod was called ond began grappling for the body around 5:45. It was rccavorcd ot 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m., ot the Need- more Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Thunderburg, Rev. J. W. Klein ond Rev. Kenneth Pollock will officiate. Survivors include his wife, the former Ruby Combs; two sons, Norman and Jimmy of the home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Taylor; throe brothers, X^estcr and Junior Taylor, all of the home; two sisters, Miss Mabel Taylor of Cooleemee and Mrs. Jack Rea- vis of Woodleaf, Route I: two halY brothers Horace Haire and Carl Haire, both of Cooleemee; ►wo half aistcrs, Mrs. T. C. Hen- dric of Cooleemee, Mrs, John SpUlman of Mocksville, Rotue 4; Otii Flyan.of China Grdvf. MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, December 11, 1952 - Page 3 Mrs. Comatzer, 77, Advance, Route 1 Mrs. Mary Ellen Cornatzcr, 77, died ot her home on Advance, Rt. 1 ,ot 12.45 o.m. Sunday after an illncfls of three years. MrL Cornatzcr wos born in Stokes oCunty Sept. 4, 1875 the daughter of Alex and Solly Mcrr- itt Westmoreland. She wos marr ied to A. A. Cornatzcr in IdlO. She had lived In the Shady Grove Community for 35 years. Survivors include her husband; a son, Lonnic Cornatzcr of Ad vance; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Cromcr of High Point; two step sons, Ray Cornatzcr of Mocks ville, Ollic Cornatzcr o*f Albany, Co.; a sister, Mrs. W. R. Bowles of High Point; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed at the home at 11 a.m. Tuesday and at Bethlehem Methodist Church at 11:30 o.m. by the Rev. Bruce Roberts and the Rev. Paul Richards. Burial was in the church / cemetery. Bio - Obituaries - 12/11/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA MOCKSVILLE ENTERPRISE, Thursday, December 11,1952 - Page 4 J. A. Alexander, 43, Of Mocksville, Route 4 FunoraK services for John An drew Alexander, 43, of Route 4, MockavUle, were held Monday at the Liberty Methodist Church. Rev. G. W. Fink officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Alexander ,a retired farm er, died at his home at 5 p.m. Saturday. He was horn in Rowan County, Dec. 13. 190B, the son oY the late Loe Livingston and Myrtle Miller Alexander. He had spent his en tire oduU life in Davie County. Mr. Alexondcr operated a farm until his health failed about 12 months ogo. Surviving arc his step-mother, Mrs. L. Alexander; one brother, Clarence Alexander of Mocks ville, Route 4; four sisters. Mrs. Raymonr Gibson of Coolecmce, Mrs. Clyde Hatley of Solisbury, Miss Sadie Alexander ond Miss Elsie Alexander of the home. Bio - Obituaries - 12/11/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, December 17,1952 - Page 2 Mrs. Cornatzer Mtt Marv Ellen Cornaticr- IV died at her home on Advance^ Route t, at 12:45 a. m.* Dec. 7th afther an illness of three vears. , Mrs. Cornatser was bom * Stokes County Sept. 4* 1875, the -i I daughter of Alex and Sally Mer-' ritt Westmoreland. She was mar ried to A. A. Cornatzer In 1910.. i I She had lived in the Shady Grove < Community for 35 years. ^ ( Survivors include her husband; < a son. Lonnie Cornatzer of ^Ad vance; a daughter. Mrs. Lucile Cromer of High Point; two step- < sons. Ray Cornazcr of Mocksville, Ollie Cornatzer of Albany, Ga.: a sister, Mrs. W, R. Bowles of High * Point, six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral fcrvices were conduct- ed at the home at 11a. m.. Tues* 1 day and at Beihlchcm Methodist I Church at II a. m., by Rev, Bruce 1 Roberts and Rev. Paul Richards, i Burial was In he church cemetery. ^ |Mrs. J. H. Reavis Funeral services for Mrs. T. H.* Reavis, 81. who died Dec. 6cH. at the home of a son, W. L. Barn ard, near Humptonvillc, were held last Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at North New Hope Baptist Church, with . Rev. J. N. Binklev ofliciating and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reavis was a dauchcer of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Booc. She was twice married - . Her hrst husband died in 1925. j Surviving arc the husband, two sons, a 8tep.8on, Rev, B. C. Hcai* Is, of Vurham; a step-daughter, Mrs. R. C. Kinder, of Harmony, ' Route 1; two brothers, W. G. and G. F. Booe, who live near Foot* vllle, and a number of grandchild*.f ren and great*finindchildrcn. . Bio - Obituaries — 12/17/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE RECORD, Wednesday, December 17,1952 — Page 2 Norman McKinley Taylor Drowns in River Funen^ services for Norman , Mckinicv Tav'or, 29i of Wood- leaf, Route 1, who was accidentally drowned!.in the Yadkin River last Tuesday, were conducted at Nced-t more Baptist Church at 3:30 p. m.* Thursday, with Rev. Mr. limn-! derburg,.Rcv. j. W. Kldn and Rev. Kenneth Pollock ofltciatitig, and the body laid to test In the • church cemetery. Mr. Taylor, an employee of Er- vin Milts, Coolccmce, drowned near (he Coolcemcc dam on the Yadkin River after fnlUng Into the stream white lookinu for his hslu ins equipment. He was a native of Davic County. Surviving arc the wife and two sons, his parents, three brothers, two half'brothcrs, two sUtcrs and three half-sisters. Aaron G. Koontz Aaron Gibson Koontz, 32, died Friday at the home of his father, Sam A. Koonrz, near Kappa. He had been In dcclmlnc health for some time. Surviving arc the father, one brother, Llavld Koontr, of Mocks* villc. Route 2; and three sisters, Mrs. Leona Houser, of Salisbury, Mrs. Hazel Messick,..d Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Mary Ann Smoot of Mocksville." Route I. Funeral services were held at Society Baptist Church, of which he was a tnembe", Sunday after noon, and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. Bio - Obituaries — 12/17/1952 DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA DA VIE RECORD, Wednesday, December 24,1952 - Page 2 Ivey L, Peacock Ivov Lee Peecock, 45, ol Mocks- ville, Route 1, died W^nesdav In a Staiesvltle hospital, foUowlnft a •short illness. • Surviving ate the widow, three daashters, six sons, his mother, five brothers, three sisters and twi» grandchildren. Funeial services were held at 2t30 p. m. Friday at Hoilv Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. Grady, White and Rev Erwin Wallace j officlatinR, and the bodv laid to | test in the church ccmecerv. j Bio - Obituaries -12/24/1952 DAViE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSViLLE, NORTH CAROLINA