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Miss Caitlyn Jayne Sanford, 16, of Surfside Beach, S.C., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Caitlyn was born Aug. 15, 1991, in Iredell County. She was a sophomore at St. James High School.
Caitlyn was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Wilma Walker; and paternal grandparents, Jack and Jayne Sanford of Mocksville.
Survivors: her father, John Speight Sanford Jr. of Mocksville; her mother, Sandra Kay Walker Sanford of Cherry Grove, S.C.; a brother, John Speight Sanford III of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 2 sisters, Michelle Barth of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Peyton B. Sanford of Winston-Salem; maternal grandfather, Bill Walker of Mocksville; 3 aunts, Judith Sanford Bryant of Huntsville Ala., Margaret Sanford Parker of Winston-Salem and Sherry Plott of Mocksville; an uncle, Chuck Walker of Mocksville; and numerous cousins.
A funeral service was conducted at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Rev. Ronny Byrd officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville.
Memorials: the charity of donor’s choice.
Maxine C. Long
Maxine C. Long, 85, of Autumn Care of Mocksville, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.
Born in Davie County May 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William Walker and Ada Rose Phelps Chaplin. She retired from Western Electric after 25 years. She was a long-time member of Cornatzer Baptist Church, serving as secretary for 50 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Long Jr., and a sister, Iva Nelle Swain.
Survivors: her son, John Long and wife Faye of Apex; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson; brothers Arnold Chaplin, Frank (Bennie) Chaplin and Sam (Janie) Chaplin, and sister, Inez Howard, all of Mocksville; and many nieces and nephews.
The service to celebrate Mrs. Long’s life will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at Cornatzer Baptist Church with the Revs. Elmer Day, Richard Whitehart and Douglas Couch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Cornatzer Baptist and at the home of Lester and Velda Myers, 529 Baltimore Road.
Memorials: Juvenile Diabetes Research, 1401 Old Mill Circle, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Rev. John Albert Bracken
The Rev. John Albert Bracken, 93, of Log Cabin Road, Mocksville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at his home.
He was born March 26, 1914, in Davie County to the late John G. and Annie Eliza ONeal Bracken. Rev. Bracken was a life long member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was licensed to preach in l933 at Liberty Baptist and it was here where he preached his first and last sermon. Rev. Bracken had pastored at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Union Grove, Little Elkin Baptist Church and Lewis Baptist Church, both in Ronda, Barkers Grove Baptist Church in New Hope, and Fishing Creek Arbor in North Wilkesboro. He was a farmer.
He was also preceded in death by a son, John Stephen Bracken; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
Survivors: his wife of 67 years, Lois Weatherman Bracken of the home; 2 daughters, Victoria (Charlie N.) Barker of Mocksville and Renee (James) Hoover of Statesville; a son, Albert Thomas (June) Bracken of Mocksville; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Isabelle Tolley of Winston-Salem and Ida Cleary of Mocksville.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Revs. Danny Shore, Marvin Blackburn and Ed Yarborough officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Friday, Jan. 11, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: charity of the donor’s choice.
Iona Blalock Canupp
Mrs. Iona Catherine Blalock Canupp, 91, formerly of NC 801 South, Cooleemee, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
She was born March 31, 1916, in Davie County to the late Lewis Marvin and Phronia Camilla Simpson Blalock. Mrs. Canupp was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher. She attended Cooleemee High School, had been employed with Erwin Mills and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and fishing and loved all animals.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Otis Franklin Canupp on April 1, 2003 whom she assisted as pastor of Woodleaf and Eastside Baptist churches; by 2 sisters, Camilla Smith and Geneva Cuthrell; and by a brother, Marvin Blalock.
Survivors: 3 daughters, Marlene Benson of Little River, S.C., Linda Martin of Woodleaf, and Mona Jo (David) Griffin of Mocksville; a son, Gerald "Sharp" (Libby) Canupp of Woodleaf; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Shore officiating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials: Alzheimer's Assoc., 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, 28215-3220; or to Edgewood Baptist, Cooleemee.
Betty Meyers Grey
Betty Gray Meyers Grey, 81, of Woodpark Drive, Mocksville, died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Britthaven of Davidson.
Born in Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tenn. on May 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Archie Meyers and Lula Keitel Meyers Piemonte. Mrs. Grey and her husband John founded the engineering consultancy of John C. Grey and Associates in 1956. The company still operates as Grey Engineering. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, a devout Catholic, Eucharistic Minister and active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Greensboro.
Her husband, John Charles Grey Sr., preceded her in death in 1997.
Survivors: 4 sons, John C. (Mitzi) Grey Jr. of Mocksville, Richard E. Grey of Kernersville, Paul R. (Kathy) Grey of Thomasville, Bill Grey of Mocksville; 3 daughters, Mary Lou (Harold) James of Charlotte, Joni E. (Rob) Palmieri of Colorado Springs, Susan D. (Bill) Lessig of Cary; 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Jan. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Andrew Draper officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery, Lexington. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7:15, at Davie Funeral Service.
H. Matthew Vaughters Sr.
The Rev. Horace Matthew Vaughters Sr., 57, died on Jan. 8, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem following an extended illness.
He was born on March 19, 1951 to Horace Lee and the late Geneva Vaughters in Rowan County. He graduated from West Rowan High School in 1970. He was employed at KRC Perma-flex Manufacturing for 17 years. He married Beatrice Virginia Smyre April 3, 1971. They had five children.
Rev. Vaughters was a pastor for 21 years in the AME Zion Church. His first church was Ardis Chapel of Salisbury, and his last official post was Hickory Grove AME Zion Church of Clemmons. When he retired due to illness, he moved his membership to Ambassadors for Jesus Christ in Cleveland, N.C., where he served as assistant superintendent of Sunday School and was a member of the Missionary Board until his death. Rev. Vaughters traveled and wrote songs for the Mighty Gospel Express. His family and friends called him "Happy Jack," "Fat Daddy," and "Uncle Big Guy." . His hobbies were writing, working on cars and eating. He played man instruments, including the guitar, piano and the drums.
Survivors: his wife, Beatrice S. Vaughters of the home; 3 sons, Matthew, (Pamela) Vaughters Jr., and Jonathan (Shanny) Vaughters, all of Mocksville, and Jared (Carol) Vaughters of Mooresville; 2 daughters, Myra (Ronald) Wilson and Tiffany (Reginald) Lawson, all of Mocksville; a sister, Brenda Sherrill of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren; a host of relatives, friends, and church family.
His funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Ambassadors for Christ in Cleveland. His son, the Rev. Matthew Vaughters Jr., officiated, and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Online condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHome.net.
Aldine Gray Hege Sr.
Aldine Gray Hege Sr., 80, of Mocksville, died Jan. 9, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Born June 12, 1927 in Forsyth Co., son of the late John Wesley and Etta Wall Hege.
Survivors: his wife of 41 years, Helen Edwards Hege; children, Aldine G. Hege Jr., Richard Hege, Becky Street, Tim Hege, Cathy Ittermann, Gary Hodges, Dianne Stiles, Mechiell Austin, and Alan Hege; sister, Della Franklin; brother, John W. Hege; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Jericho Church of Christ, 124 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville with Minister Tom Torpy officiating.
Donations: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Jessie H. Boger
Jessie H. Boger, 77, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 5 at Indian River Medical Center.
He was born June 21, 1930 in Mocksville, and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1995, coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Boger was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was a master plumber and retired after 27 years as owner of Boger Plumbing Co. in Ft. Lauderdale. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge in Ft. Lauderdale and the National Plumbers Association.
Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Bettie M. Boger of Vero Beach; son, J. Douglas Boger of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Madelene Shelton (Von) of Mocksville; 3 brothers, Sherman Boger (Inez) of Rockingham, Eugene Boger (Gardenia) of Mocksville, J. Harold Boger (Maria) of Boca Raton, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Boger, son, Ronald Boger and sister, Margaret McLemore.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. with military honors following at the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
Donations: the charity of one's choice.
Online condolences: www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
Mary Lynn Swazy
Mary Lynn Painter Swazy, 72, of Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at her residence.
She was born in Rowan County, Nov. 12, 1935, daughter of the late William and Edith Allen Painter. Also preceding her in death are siblings James and Joan Painter. On Jan. 20, 1954 she married Gaylord Swazy, who survives.
Also surviving: daughter Myra Swazy Ireland and husband Roger of Cleveland; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Norma (M.L.) Lankford and Carol (Pete) Hallyburton, all of Cleveland; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Painter of Harmony.
Services celebrating her life were held on Sunday in the Westmoreland Chapel at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tom Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorials: Rowan Regional Medical Center or Hospice of Rowan.
Online condolences: www.mem.com.