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Nera Lucille Blakley Godbey, 91, died on July 19, 2007.
She was born March 27, 1916 to Sidney Seymour and Addie Viola Blakley in the Waughtown section of what is now Winston-Salem. In 1926, her family moved to Davie County, and she called this home for the rest of her life. She began attending Macedonia Moravian Church in 1926 and remained a life-long member. Nera loved Macedonia. For years, she played the piano for Sunday school worship service. She taught Sunday school for many years. As a member of the Lola Douthit Circle, Nera served in several offices, including president. She helped with dinners, the annual bazaar and the activities of the women of the church. For years, she was employed by Hall Drug Store in Mocksville. She helped people by delivering medications, giving rides to those who needed transportation, and through other acts of kindness. High school students could find a ride home with Nera. A book titled “Hometown Memories” called Nera “The Saint of Hall Drug Store.” She found joy in the simple things such as family, friends, church, flowers, music, crocheting, reading, walking, cloud formations, sunrise, sunset, and the beauty of nature. She enjoyed giving works of crochet to friends and the church bazaar.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace.
Survivors: a niece; great-nephews; great-great-nephews; and extended family.
A service celebrating Nera’s life was held on Sunday, July 22, at 3 p.m. at Macedonia Moravian Church, Advance. Visitation was Saturday at Vogler’s Clemmons Chapel.
Memorials: Macedonia Moravian, 700 NC 801 N., Advance; or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, 28204.
Emmett Hugh Thurlo
Mr. Emmett Hugh Thurlo of Davie County died at his home on Friday, July 20, 2007.
He was born May 26, 1930 in Kansas and was a charter member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He served for nine years in the US Navy and retired from AT&T after 33 years of service.
Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Odrie Bowling Thurlo of the home; a daughter, Connie Thurlo Ellis (Jr.); 2 sons, Timothy Thurlo (Donna) and Chad Thurlo (Lisa); 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Sunday at Cornerstone Christian Church with funeral services at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Greg Little officiating. Burial followed in Farmington Community Cemetery.
Memorials: Cornerstone Christian Building Fund, 1585 NC 801 N., Mocksville; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Archie Lee Potts
Mr. Archie Lee Potts, 67, of Kannapolis, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the Hospice House of Cabarrus County.
The family received friends Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Raymond Ross and Pastor Chuck Overcast officiating.
Mr. Potts was born on July 24, 1939 in Davie County to the late Eugene George and Ila Plott Potts. He enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Potts was also preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hart Potts in 2000.
Survivors: his son, Lee Potts of Kannapolis; 4 nieces; and a nephew.
Memorials: Hospice House, 5005 Boy Scout Camp Road, Kannapolis, 28081.
Online condolences: www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Nelson Russell
Thomas Nelson Russell, 51, of Bessemer City, died July 12, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in High Point, son of Betty Sutton Parham of Charlotte and the late Arthur Russell. He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors: his wife, Sandra Hance Russell; his mother of Charlotte; a son, Jimmy Russell of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Edward Russell of Asheville and Richard Moses of Iron Station; a sister, Betty Jane Childers of Rock Hill, S.C.; and 4 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Dawn Russell, 2 brothers, Dale Russell and Harley Parham, and his step-father, Nash Parham.
His funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16 at Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly.
Mary Doris Carr Wood
Mary Doris Carr Wood, 77, of Maxton died on Thursday, July 19, 2007.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 22 at the First Baptist Church of Maxton with burial following in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Dewey and Idella Faircloth Carr and the wife of the late Howard Harvey Wood. She retired from Rostra Precision Controls with many years of service. She served the Lord as a member of the First Baptist Church of Maxton. Mrs. Wood enjoyed sewing, cooking, camping, fishing and especially, spending time with family.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Timmy Wood.
Survivors: a son, Howard “Hal” Harvey Wood Jr. of Maxton; daughters, Faye Moody and husband Johnny of Maxton, Jean Morrison and husband Gary of Mocksville, Kathy Goodfellow and husband Scott of Southern Pines, Becky English and husband Michael of Laurel Hill; sister-in-law, Eva Carr of Garland; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorials: First Baptist Music Department, 107 N. Florence St., Maxton, 28364.
Arliss Ray ‘Toby’ Doub
Mr. Arliss Ray “Toby” Doub, 68, of East Bend, died on July 17, 2007.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, July 19 at 3 p.m. at Elm Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends visited at Vogler & Sons Funeral Home, Winston-Salem, on Wednesday.
He lived most of his life in Forsyth County. He loved the outdoors, baseball and NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Toby Doub; a grandson, Jerry Barnes Jr.; and 4 sisters, Nell Moore, Ruth Goins, Mary Samuels and Margaret Lee.
Survivors: his daughters, Melinda Barnes (Jerry) of Advance, Susan Williams (Frankie) of Advance, Christy Doub-DeYoung of Georgia; brothers, Jack, Frank and Jerry Doub; sisters, Johnnie Bailey, Jessie Flynn and Pat Douglas; and 8 grandchildren.
Memorials: charity of donor’s choice.
Nora Jean Wood
Nora Jean O’Connell Wood, 84, of Winston-Salem, died on Friday, July 20, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Born in Spalding, Neb., on Oct. 4, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Anthony and Rose Colletta Smith O’Connell. She was a homemaker and of the Seventh Day Adventist faith.
Her husband, Ernest Edward Wood, preceded her in death, as did a brother and 2 sisters.
Survivors: a son, Owen T. Wood, a daughter, Margaret Wood Rutledge, both of Clemmons; 7 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service for Mrs. Wood was held Tuesday, July 24, at 8 p.m. in the Mackie-Sinclair Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel in Yadkinville with Pastor Scott Young officiating. The family receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home.
Maggielee Ijames
Mrs. Maggielee Ijames, 82, died on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Autumn Care Nursing Home following an extended illness.
She was born May 30, 1925 in Davie County, daughter of the late John Lyons and Lillie Dulin Neely. She attended Davie County Schools. As a young adult, she moved to Norfolk, Va. and worked for more than 10 years. She returned to North Carolina and married John Lewis Ijames, and made her home in Cooleemee. Her family knew her as "Miss Tubie," who loved to cook and clean her home.
She was preceded in death b her husband in 2005; a son, James Ijames in 1989; and a grandchild, James Cody in 1990.
Survivors: a son, Benjamin Ijames of Cooleemee; 2 daughters, Annelle Ijames and Linda Ijames, both of Cooleemee; a sister, Betty (Ozie ) Hogue of Cleveland; 2 sisters-in-law, Berlie White and Vernell Barker; a daughter-in-law, Odessa Ijames; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held July 25 at noon at Graham Funeral Home. The Rev. Rodney Barker officiated and burial followed in National Cemetery in Salisbury.
On-line condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.
Donald Beck
Donald Lyn Beck, 59, of Lexington, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief illness.
A service was held at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, and entombment was at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Beck was born in Guilford County on June 21, 1948, to Ervin Beck and Marzelle Patton Beck. He was employed at Plaza Ford. Mr. Beck was a hunter, and enjoyed golfing and softball, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his early years at Davie High School, he participated in leading his football team to an undefeated season.
Mr. Beck was preceded in death by his father and a grandchild, Zachary Jackson.
Surviving: his wife, Linda Dunn Beck of the home; sons, Shane Beck and wife Sara of Salisbury and Anthony Beck and wife Kim of Lexington; daughter, Donna Jackson and husband Tommy of Advance; brothers, Tommy Beck and wife Brenda and Ronald Beck, all of Advance; sisters, Shirley S. Gentry of Linwood and Arlene Cornatzer and husband Connie of Advance; and 6 grand-children.
Memorials: Wachovia Bank c/o Linda Beck Trust Fund, set up by her children.
Online condolences: www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.