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Lorene Anderson Frye 76, died Jan 28, 2008 at Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefland, Fla.
Born in Mocksville to the late John and Minnie Lee Reavis Anderson, she moved to southern Florida in 1957 and to Williston in 1979.
Survivors: her son, Jerry Pastore of Bronson; 2 grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Bardee Anderson of Mocksville; and 28 nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Frye was also preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Shore, Hazel Harpe, Frances Lash, Faye Seats, Thelma Bernhard, Lucille Plott and infant sister Sarah Mae Anderson; and brothers Burley and Curtis Anderson.
She was a member of Bronson Baptist Church, where a memorial service was held on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 630 p.m.
Memorials: Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefland in her memory.
Louise Spear Godfrey
Mrs. Louise Spear Godfrey, 85, of Greenville, daughter of the late Craig and Lola Lagle Foster, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. A graveside service was conducted Monday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville. Both services were conducted by her son in-law, the Rev. Michael Spear Jones.
Mrs. Godfrey was a native of Davie County and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and music from Catawba College. She taught school in the NC Public System for 22 years and was a pianist and organist.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Richard S. Spear and Col. Milton Godfrey.
Survivors: 2 daughters, Gwen V. Spear-Jones and husband Michael of Chesapeake, Va., and Karen D. Upton and husband William of Lenexa, Kan.; 2 grandsons; a granddaughter; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Gwen Lackey Cleary
Mrs. Gwen Lackey Cleary, 73, of North Main Street, Mocksville, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at her home.
She was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Alexander County to the late Claude E. and Flossie Stewart Lackey. Mrs. Cleary was retired from Davie County Hospital after 36 years as a registered nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Cleary was a golfer.
She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Margaret Henderson and Claudette Dancy.
Survivors: her husband, J.C. “Buster” Cleary of the home; a sister, Becky L. Wike of Hiddenite; a brother, Conrad Butch (Karen) Lackey of Hiddenite; 2 brothers-in-law, Rex Henderson of Statesville and Dean Dancy of Hiddenite; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Dr. Van Lankford officiating. Burial was in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends Feb. 4 at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Humane Society of Davie in memory of Cocoa, PO Box 153, Mocksville.
Lars Mike Loftus
Lars Mike Loftus, 41, of Cherry Hill Road, Mocksville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, from injuries in a traffic accident.
Born in Nassau County, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1966, he was the son of the late Patrick Michael and Ingrid Charlotte Sydow Loftus. He was employed by Republic Services and was of the Lutheran faith. He had been a member of the Moose Lodge since 1999.
Survivors: his fiancé, Chandra Warren of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Ingrid (Kenneth) Arnold of Pfafftown and Lisa (Kevin) Conroy of Winston-Salem; 5 children, Michael, Joseph and Robert Warren and Ashley and Demi Gott; and 2 nieces.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Loftus was held Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with Deacon John Zimmerle officiating. The family received friends Sunday from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations: Lars Loftus Memorial Fund established for the children at Bank of the Carolinas, 135 Boxwood Village Drive, Mocksville, or 352 NC 801 S, Advance, or to any Bank of the Carolinas Bank.
Buddy Gene Richardson
Mr. Buddy Gene Richardson, 70, of Avon Street, Mocksville, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born July 5, 1937, in Iredell County to the late Clarence Lonnie and Laura Dyson Richardson. Mr. Richardson attended Fork Baptist Church where he was an active member of the Co-ed 5 Sunday school class. He retired after 20 years from Thompson Crown Wood Products. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Fork Senior Group. He enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach, working in the yard, visiting with family and friends and woodworking.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sue Prevette.
Survivors: his wife of 48 years, Maxine Shoaf Richardson of the home; a daughter, Jane Richardson Walser and husband Danny of Advance; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Norman (Betty) Richardson of Mocksville; a brother-in-law, E.W. Prevette of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Fork Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Garrett, the Rev. Timothy Wolf and Wayne Rentz officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Fork Baptist Building Fund, 3140 US 64 E, Mocksville; or Cancer Research Fund, Development & Alumni Affairs, WFU Health Sciences, Medical Center Blvd., Winston Salem, 27157.
William W. Fortescue
Mr. William Windley Fortescue, 74, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Fortescue was born in Hyde County on Sept. 23, 1933 to the late Frank Wahab and Sallye Swindell Fortescue. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Mr. Fortescue was a faithful member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities and loved singing in the choir.
Survivors: his wife, Dee Anne Mitchell Fortescue of the home; a daughter, Jackie F. Biesecker and husband Bob of Lexington; 2 sons, Scott Fortescue of Advance and Mitch Fortescue and wife Jessica of New Bern; 7 grandchildren; a sister, Ann Davis and husband Rodney of Raleigh; 2 brothers, Frank W. Fortescue Jr. and wife Edna of Hyde County and Jimmy Fortescue and wife Elvira of Washington, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sylvia Wilhelm officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.
Memorials: Pine Grove United Methodist Church; or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Jamel O’Brian Holland
Jamel O’Brian Holland, 21, died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in Cleveland, NC.
He was born in Forsyth County on May 26, 1986, son of Alvin Bone and Barbara Holland, and Libby Sigmon. He attended Rowan County Schools and graduated from West Rowan High School in 2005. “Chub” loved sports and was a member of the football team in high school. He was a certified scuba diver. He was employed at Food Lion Warehouse in Salisbury as a food stocker. He loved family, especially his daughter Jaelyn and his dog, Zeus.
Survivors: his mothers, Barbara Holland and Libby Sigmon, both of Salisbury; his fiance, Jasmyne Robinson; a daughter, Jaelyn Holland of Salisbury; a brother, Alvin Holland and friend Tempest of Woodleaf; 3 sisters, Marquisha Holland and friend Bryan Hawkins of Woodleaf, Amanda Keaton and Dottie Barneycastle, both of Mocksville; his grandmother, Margaret Peck of Mocksville; great-grandmother, Victoria Graham; an aunt, Alfred Redmond; an uncle, William Holland; special cousin, O’Brian Holland; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville, with the Rev. Daniel Brown officiating.
Online condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.