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Mr. Iva McClain Gregory Sr., 85, of Junction Road, Mocksville, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born April 17, 1922, in Davie County to the late John Evan and Virginia Geneva Campbell Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cooleemee and had been educated in the Cooleemee schools. Mr. Gregory enjoyed cooking for his family and friends in the community.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Iva McClain Gregory Jr.; 2 sisters, Lessie Hellard and Susie Fields; and 2 brothers, Raymond Gregory and Graham Gregory.
Survivors: 2 daughters, Brenda Ann (Marshall) Rogers of Belmont and Patricia Kay (Russell) Ludwick of Arizona; 2 sons, Kenneth (Jerry Ann) Gregory of Efland and Richard McClain (Carol) Gregory of Grimesland; a sister, Mildred Bunch of Cooleemee; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; faithful companion, Tony; several nieces and nephews; and best friend and neighbor, Arnold Broadway.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Register officiating. Burial was to follow in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family was to receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home.
Memorials: a charity of the donor’s choice.
Sadie Mae Crotts Wagner
Mrs. Sadie Mae Crotts Wagner, 91, of NC 801 S., Mocksville, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
Mrs. Wagner was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Davie County to the late Daniel Franklin and Nettie Brogdon Crotts. She was member of Concord United Methodist Church and had been employed by Erwin Mills in Cooleemee. Mrs. Wagner enjoyed baking cakes and quilting.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John H. Wagner, on Jan. 14, 1990; 3 brothers, Paul, Buddy and Tommy Crotts; and a granddaughter, LuAnn Wyatt.
Survivors: a daughter, Berlie Dean Wagner Wyatt of Mocksville; 3 sons, Edward (Carol) Wagner of Advance, Tony (Joyce) Wagner of Mocksville and Jeffery (Fran) Wagner of Lexington; a sister, Kathleen (Bill) Spry of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Homer (Jane) Crotts and Henry (Katherine) Crotts, all of Mocksville; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Concord United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Arnold Gosnell officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Thursday, Aug. 9, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Concord Methodist Cemetery Fund, Attn: Ronald J. Seamon, 161 Cherry Hill Road, Mocksville.
Ronald Dean Foster
Mr. Ronald Dean Foster, 52, of Gladstone Road died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at his home.
He was born June 14, 1955, in Rowan County to Nancy Veach Foster Cook and the late James William Foster. Mr. Foster had worked at Ingersoll-Rand and most recently at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Mr. Foster enjoyed woodworking and collecting NASCAR memorabilia.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Neal Foster.
Survivors: his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Tom Cook of Mocksville; a brother, Jimmy (Julia) Foster of Mocksville; a sister-in-law, Pat Foster of Mocksville; 2 nieces; and a nephew.
A funeral service was conducted at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. A graveside service was conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Liberty Methodist Memorial Fund, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville.
Janet Richardson Poole
Janet Ann Richardson Poole, 73, of Greensboro, died on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Born in Iredell County on Dec. 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Munsey and Betha Naomi Reeves Richardson. She was retired as a secretary from UNC Greensboro and was a member of New Union United Methodist Church in Mocksville.
Survivors: a son, Timothy Eugene Poole of Asheboro; a daughter, Kimberly Ann (Jerry) McDaniel of Harmony; a brother, Vance Alan Richardson of King; 2 sisters, Helen Bulla of Mocksville and Wanda (Al) Sutphin of Rural Hall; 2 brothers-in-law, Jimmy Mattox of Mocksville and Jack Barker of Statesville; and 4 grandchildren.
Mrs. Poole was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Thomas Munsey Jr., Fred, and Loyd Richardson, and 2 sisters, Frances Mattox and Lorene Barker.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Poole was held Sunday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. at the New Union United Methodist Church in Mocksville with Dr. David Cunha officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family visited with friends after the service.
Memorials: New Union Methodist Church, c/o Brenda Bailey, 154 Hallander Drive, Mocksville.