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Faye Poplin McIntyre, 86, of Asheboro, died Sunday, March 16, 2008.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 21 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Park.
A longtime resident of Asheboro, Mrs. McIntyre had been residing for several years at Reynolda Park Assisted Living in Winston-Salem and then most recently at Woodstock Nursing Home in Woodstock, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her husband and friend of many years, C.W. (Bill) McIntyre and one brother and five sisters.
Survivors: her son, Tim McIntyre and daughter-in-law Ruth of Winston-Salem; and her daughter Karon and son-in-law Dom Carpentieri of Marietta, Ga.; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a twin brother, Ray Poplin and sister-in-law Jean of Marshville; sisters, Joyce Lineberry of Asheboro; Hazeline Herrin and husband, Rayvon, Elsie Burris, and Bobbie Smith and husband Ralph, all of Albemarle.
Memorials: in her memory to the American Heart Association, donate.americanheart.org.
Online condolences: www.pughfuneralhome.com.
Raymond Loran Pierce
Mr. Raymond Loran Pierce, 82, of Midway Street, Cooleemee, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at his home.
He was born Dec. 15, 1925 in Davie County to the late John William and Grace Robena Driver Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a member of First Baptist Church in Cooleemee and of the VFW in Cooleemee having assisted in the construction of the building. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was in the Seabees during World War II. He was a fisherman and Duke Blue devils fan.
Survivors: his wife, Dorothy Booe Pierce of the home; a son, Raymond Loran Pierce Jr. of Carolina Beach; a stepdaughter, Patricia Bowles of Salisbury; a sister, Joanne (Clyde) Roberts of Fayetteville; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A crypt side service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Rowan Memorial Park with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends Friday, March 21 at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407; Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, 28144; or Davie Humane Society, PO Box 153, Mocksville.
Buford Smith
Mr. Buford Smith, 74, of the Farmington community, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Clemmons Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born in Davie County to Buford Augustus and Mattie Howard Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Farmington School in 1951, was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska from 1953-1955. He was a past Master of Farmington Masonic Lodge in 1974 and a member of the Winston-Salem Shrine Club and the Scottish rite. Mr. Smith was retired from Western Electric after 37 years. His parents and 3 brothers, Kelly, Howard and Batry preceded him in death.
Survivors: his wife, Lynda W. Smith of the home; 2 sons, Kevin Ray Smith of Alexandria, Va. and Craig H. Smith and wife Yvonne of Advance; and 7 grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Revs. Dennis Marshall and Donald Funderburk officiating. Entombment followed in the church mausoleum. The family received friends Thursday, March 6 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Memorials: Bethlehem Methodist Choir, 321 Redland Rd., Advance,; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Enoch Edward Vogler Sr.
Mr. Enoch Edward Vogler Sr., 86, Advance, died Friday morning, March 21, 2008 at the WFU/Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Vogler was born in Davie County, June 3, 1921. He graduated from Shady Grove High School, Signal Corps Radio School at Skyland, Winston-Salem and Philadelphia, Pa., and State College in Raleigh. He was retired from Western Electric/Bell Labs. Mr. Vogler was a 32nd degree Mason and past Master of Advance Masonic Lodge and a member of Advance United Methodist Church. He was the youngest of 12 children of Enoch Eugene Vogler and Cora Beauchamp Vogler. He established and operated a small beef farm in Advance with his brother where he instilled life principles of marriage, family, hard work and compassion, understanding, commitment and charity to church and neighbors. He and his wife Elsie enjoyed 64 years of marriage while raising their family, farming, traveling, and working in their church.
Surviving: his wife, Elsie Hartman Vogler of the home; 4 children, Janine Roberts and husband Richard, Ron Vogler and wife Charlotte, Ed Vogler Jr. and wife Debbie, Tim Vogler and wife Amy; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23 at Advance United Methodist Church by Revs. Harry Sammons and Dennis Marshall with Masonic rites by Advance Masonic Lodge
Memorials: Advance United Methodist Church.
Online condolences: www.salemfh.com.
Athlene B. Hicks
Mrs. Athlene Blankenship Hicks, 72, of US 64 West, Mocksville, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at her home.
Mrs. Hicks was born Aug. 8, 1935, in Logan County, W.Va. She was a member of Mocksville Church of God where she had been active and sang in the choir. Mrs. Hicks enjoyed doing puzzles, playing solitaire on the computer, working in her rose garden and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Bud Blankenship Sr.; her husband, Alfred Lee Hicks; a son, Terry Dale Hicks; a sister, Geraldine Blankenship; and a brother, Teddy Wonelaee Blankenship.
Survivors: her mother, Martha Maynard Osborne Blankenship of Oceana, W.Va.; 6 children, Jerry Lee (Kathy) Hicks, Gary Ray (Amber) Hicks and Larry Dean (Teresa) Hicks, all of Mocksville, Jeniffer Lynn (Nelson) Sampson of Cleveland, Tenn., Roger Dean (Melissa) Hicks of Maguire AFB, NJ and Darlene Kay Hicks of Salisbury; 2 brothers, Jerry Bud (Claire) Blankenship and Freddy Dean Blankenship, all of Oceana; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; special friend, the Rev. Margaret Garretson of Mocksville Church of Christ; and her cat, Meow Meow.
A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Mocksville Church of God with the Revs. Margaret Garretson and Larry Hollifield officiating.
Memorials: Storehouse for Jesus, PO Box 216, Mocksville; Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, 1010 Bethesda Ct., Winston Salem, 27103.
Joey Lee Benson
Joey Lee “Bubba” Benson, 28, died unexpectedly at his home, Saturday, March 22, 2008.
He was born Feb. 2, 1980, in Davie County to Shirley Anne Reavis and Mark Randall Benson. He graduated from Davie High School and was employed by Davie Construction as a superintendent. He was a longtime member of Bear Creek Baptist Church where he had been involved with youth activities. He was a NASCAR fan and played softball throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with family and playing with his niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Glenn Reavis; maternal great-grandparents, Nannie and Jack Booe; and paternal grandparents, John and Lucille Benson.
Survivors: his mother, Shirley of the home; his father of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Shannon Renee Suarez of Mocksville and Alexis Nicole Benson of Michigan; maternal grandmother, Pearlene Reavis of Mocksville; and 3 nephews and a niece.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Bear Creek Baptist Church, with Dr. David Gilbreath officiating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, 27317; or to Shirley Reavis, PO Box 912, Mocksville.