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Walter Nance, 80, of Needmore Road, Woodleaf, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Born on May 3, 1920, in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Reba White Nance. He was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith.
His wife, Irene Ingle Nance, preceded him in death in 1994.
Survivors: a son and daughter-in-law, Billy R. and Teresa Nance of Woodleaf; a stepson, Coyt Mayhew of Mt. Ulla; and a granddaughter, Ashley Furr of China Grove.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Nance was held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at Rowan Memorial Park with the Rev. Jimmy Rollins officiating. The family received friends Sept. 5 at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville.
Pearl Howell Spillman
Mrs. Pearl Hope Howell Spillman, 81, widow of Herman John Spillman, of Advance died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at her home.
She was born Jan. 14, 1927 in Davie County to Robert Lanier Howell and Clyde Vena Thomas Howell. Mrs. Spillman was a retiree of Hanes Hosiery Mill, a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Magdalene Phillips and Geneva Smith; 6 brothers, Thomas, Robert, John Hugh, Leroy, Roger Howell and an infant brother.
Survivors: a special nephew, Dale Gray Howell of Advance; a sister, Martha Lorraine Williams of Clemmons; and a brother, Thurman F. Howell of Winston-Salem.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at Green Meadows Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Waters officiating. The family received friends Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Margaret White Shore
Margaret Fabian Faye White Shore, 75, of Pine Ridge Road, Cooleemee, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Farmington on Jan. 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Charlie Hartman and Elizabeth Adeline Poole White. She was retired from T&V Manufacturing and was a member of Cooleemee Presbyterian Church.
Her husband, Joe Stephen Shore, preceded her in death in 1964. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Oscar, Charlie Jr., Ike and James White, and a sister, Alma Dawson.
Survivors: 2 sons, Steve Shore of Cooleemee and Mark (Oksana) Shore of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Arlene Shore (Kevin) Brandon of Black Mountain; and 3 granddaughters, Victoriya Shore, Allie Brandon and Cecilia Brandon.
The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Shore was held Sunday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Cooleemee Presbyterian Church with Pastor John Groff officiating. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park. The family received friends on Sept. 6 at Davie Funeral Service in Mocksville.
Memorials: Cooleemee Presbyterian, PO Box 27, Cooleemee.
Kathy Hawkins Rayle
Mrs. Kathy Hawkins Rayle, 53, of Advance died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born in Forsyth County on June 5, 1955, to the late Dorothy Daniels Hawkins and Samuel Rex Hawkins Jr.
Survivors: her husband, Ron Rayle; 2 daughters, Kelly Key Bryant and husband Mike, Brooke Key Lee and husband Greg; 4 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, Steele and Sam; 2 brothers, Bobby Hawkins and wife Cathy, Mike Hawkins and wife Sherrie; 2 step daughters, Maleia Everidge and Andrea Sampson; a step son, Chris Rayle; 5 step grandchildren, Ciana, Chase, Zach, Addie and Emma; and a number of nieces and nephews and Greg Key, a friend and former husband.
A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillsdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Coleman officiating.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
John L. Markland
John L. Markland, 83, of Yakima, Wash., died on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008.
He as born on April 20, 1925 in Advance to Ernest and Elizabeth (Potts) Markland (both deceased). He was raised and educated in Advance, and entered the Army after graduation from high school. He served in the Army during World War II in France and Germany and remained in military service until retirement in 1964. He was in two major campaigns: Central Europe and Rhineland, Germany. Among many awards were the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Durin his service in Germany, he played on European championship basketball and football teams. In 1952, he married Shirley Persinger of Beckley, W.Va. Their service included tours in Hawaii, the Phillippines and Vint Hill Farms Station in Virginia. He earned the Masonic 32nd Degree in the Phillippines. Mr. Markland entered Civil Service with the Naval Security Station in Washington, D.C., then at Ft. Meade Md., and in 1972 he was assigned to the Yakima Research Station, where he served until his retirement in 1980. He was a golfer, having first played in Hawaii in 1957. In 1972, he joined the Yakima Elks Golf Club, served on the board for five years and on the greens committee for several years. He had four holes in one at the Elks course, and has shot his age (or less) at least once each year since he was 65. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thomas, Charles and Frank; and a sister, Elizabeth Carter.
Survivors: his wife, Shirley Persinger Markland; 4 sons, John Michael Markland and R. Daniel Markland, both of Yakima, Karl E. Markland and Bradford C. Markland, both of Kennewick, Wash.; 2 daughters, Sandra L. Kreps of Caldwell, Idaho and Doris L. MacKay of Riverside, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sudie Howard of Advance; a sister-in-law, Margie Markland of Advance; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors. Burial and military honors were at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Hubert Lee Reeves
Hubert Lee Reeves, 83, of Snow Beck Trail, Mocksville, died on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Born in Davie County on March 8, 1925, he was the son of the late Willie L. and Cecil Keller Reeves. He worked as a carpenter, saw miller, and farmer. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of New Union United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Sheffield Calahaln Fire Department.
His wife, Naomi Beck Reeves, preceded him in death in 1996.
Survivors: a daughter, Lisa Reeves of Harmony; 3 brothers, John Henry Reeves of Harmony, Harvey (Ruth) Reeves of Statesville, and Harold (Helen) Reeves of Mocksville; 3 sisters, Helen Sampson of Harmony, Anna Mae (Wade) Wright of Hiddenite and Lucille (Carlos) Vernon of High Point; 2 grandchildren, Kimberly Gobble and Christy Wise; and 2 great granddaughters, Melanie Gobble and Caitlin Wise.
Mr. Reeves was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Homer Ray, Howard, Hoyle and Horace Reeves.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Reeves was held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at New Union United Methodist Church with Dr. David Cunha and Pastor Wayne Swisher officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday at the church.
Memorials: Sheffield/Calahaln Fire Dept., 435 Dyson Road, Mocksville; or to New Union Cemetery Fund, 1436 Sheffield Road, Mocksville.
Margaret F. Royster
Mrs. Margaret Frances Wofford Brinegar Royster, 88, of Ken Dwiggins Drive, Mocksville, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
She was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Davie County to the late Jesse Lee and Luna Frances Beck Wofford. Mrs. Royster was a member of First Baptist Church of Cooleemee where she had served as organist. She was a graduate of Salisbury Beauty College and retired from the Cooleemee Beauty Shoppe and had been with Erwin Cotton Mills. Mrs. Royster enjoyed her church work and traveling.
She was also preceded in death by 2 husbands, Rufus Leonard Brinegar and George Leland Royster; a sister, Mamie Wofford; and 2 brothers, Lawrence and James Wofford.
Survivors: a daughter, Susan B. (Lanie) Wall of Mocksville; a stepdaughter, Rebecca (Dale) Perry of Statesville; 2 stepgrandsons, David (Kim) Perry and Bruce (Stacy) Perry; 6 stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Connie Wofford of Raleigh; a special great-great-nephew, Bailey Douglas McCook; 2 special cousins, Betty Sue Wofford and Peggy Wofford; and her extended family, caregivers and friends at Somerset Court and Autumn Care of Mocksville.
A funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at First Baptist Church of Cooleemee with the Rev. Larry Allen, Dr. Tommy Register and Dr. Tom Torpy officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in Rowan Memorial Park.
Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist, PO Box 518, Cooleemee; or Alzheimer's Assoc. Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, 28215-3220.
Online condolences: made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Terrylynn Pearson
Terrylynn Pearson, 64, died on Sunday, Aug. 31, due to complications from diabetes.
Born in Downers Grove, Ill., to Frank and Guelda Pearson, she lived in Sunnyvale, Calif. for 30 years, working as a public relations professional. She retired to Winston-Salem to be close to her family, and most recently lived at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She will be remembered for her love of education and her dedication to her family.
Survivors: her daughter, Kimberly Justen and husband Erik Justen of Advance; 2 grandchildren, Kathleen and David; and her sister, Cathy Lou Pearson of Downers Grove.
Memorials: in her name to the American Diabetes Association.
Reba Gail Campbell
Reba Gail Campbell, 60, of Turrentine Church Road, Mocksville, died on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
Born on July 11, 1948, she was the daughter of Mamie Ava Swain Campbell and the late Curtis Campbell. She was a working mother and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her mother, survivors include: 2 daughters, Rebecca Allen Lydick of Winter Springs, Fla. and Annette Boggs of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Roger (Lee) Campbell of Mocksville and Sanford (Martha) Campbell of Staley; a sister, Phyllis (Carl) Myers of Harmony; 2 grandchildren, Shelby and Cassie Boggs; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Scotty and Morry Joe Campbell and a sister, Dresa Matayoshi.
The service to celebrate the life of Ms Campbell was held on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hedgecock officiating. Burial was on Friday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Rock Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Sept. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ruth Ellen Hunckler
Ruth Ellen Hunckler, 82, of Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, died on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Born in Madison, Wisc., on Feb. 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Fern Holbman Bundy. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where she volunteered much of her time.
Her husband of 50 years, Charles Robert Hunckler, preceded her in death in 1995.
Survivors: 3 sons, the Rev. Fr. Martin Hunckler of Denver, Colo., Roger (Clare) Hunckler of Mocksville, and John (Erin) Hunckler of DeBary, Fla.; 2 daughters, Carol (Larry) McCutcheon of Huntington, Ind. and Virginia Hunckler of Denver; 10 grandchildren, Jill Cutshall, Eric and Scott Hunckler, Michelle (Kyle) Stokes, Brent and Brad McCutcheon, Natalie, Nicholas, Marian and Anthony Hunckler; 2 great-grandchildren, Blaine Cutshall and Brandon McCutcheon; and an aunt, Amy Howland of Arizona.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Hunckler was held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Andrew Draper and Deacon John Zimmerel officiating. The family received friends on Monday, Sept. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. A graveside service was held on Monday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington, Ind.