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Jean Ester Gray died on Monday, June 11, 2007 in Northeast Medical Center in Concord following a short illness.
She was born June 5, 1948 in Rowan County, the 13th child of the late Bishop W.O.K. and Minnie Lee Gray. She was a life long member of New Jerusalem Holiness Church and graduated from R.A. Clement High School in Cleveland. She was a former employee of Monleigh Garment Co. in Mocksville.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, James A. Gray.
Survivors: a son, Anthony Gray of Rowan County; 5 brothers, Clarence (Mary L.) Gray, Bishop Willie Jo (Juanita) Gray, Raymond (Dorothy) Gray, Bishop Junior (Henrietta) Gray, all of Woodleaf, and Bishop E.L. (Evelyn) Gray of Statesville; 6 sisters, Addie Burnette of Kernersville; Mary N. (Albert) Geter, Mary J. (Leon) Ijames, Naomia (Leon) Watkins, Alice (Henry) Cleveland, all of Woodleaf, and Thelma Lazenby of Mocksville.
Her funeral service was held Saturday, June 16 at 4 p.m. at New Jerusalem Holiness Church in Woodleaf. Bishops Willie Joe Gray and Junior Gray officiated, and Bishop E.L. Gray was the eulogist. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
On-line condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.
Joseph William Tucker
Mr. Joseph William Tucker Sr. of Farmington Road, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
He was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late George Nissen and Flora White Tucker. Mr. Tucker was a U.S. Army sergeant, a bronze star recipient and was one of the first Green Berets. He retired after 22 years of service, having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Tucker was a lifetime member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars in Clemmons and a member at the Moose Lodge in Winston Salem. He was an airplane mechanic with Piedmont Airlines for 20 years.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Amanda Seats Tucker on May 15, 1993; a sister, Emma Lee Martin; and a brother, Gilbert Tucker.
Survivors: 2 daughters, Betty Jane Tucker and Phyllis Tucker Hargrave, both of Farmington; 3 sons, Joe (Debra) Tucker Jr. of Mocksville, Michael (Susan) Tucker of Advance and Phillip Tucker of the home; a sister, Helen Cataldi of Florida; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and close companion, Lucille Tucker.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 15, at Farmington Community Cemetery with Chaplain Fred Moretz officiating, with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends Thursday, June 14, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville.
Memorials: Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St., Suite 3, Mocksville.
Betty Jo Goolsby
Mrs. Betty Jo Peebles Goolsby, 58, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was born on April 24, 1949 in Davie County to Jasper and Bernice Peebles. Mrs. Goolsby was a member of Central Davie High School's graduating class of 1967. She pursued a bachelor’s degree in science and biology at Livingstone College in Salisbury. She graduated from Livingstone in 1971 and began teaching in Wilson. In 1972, she married her best friend and husband of 35 years, John Goolsby. She retired from teaching in the Davie County School System after 28 years of service. At a young age, she joined Boxwood Baptist Church, where she first learned about Christ and began building her strong spiritual foundation, which would serve her for the rest of her life. Later, she became a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she worked closely with the youth during special programs and Vacation Bible School. With her endless creativity and imagination, Mrs. Goolsby would put her unique touch on every event she was involved in to give everyone present an experience, that they could take with them long after the performance was completed. Toward the end of her life, she became a shining example of how to claim victory in the midst of adversity. Even though her physical body was limited, her spirit remained strong and with her trust in God, she achieved victory.
Survivors: her husband, John Goolsby; a son, Kevin Goolsby (Nicole); mother, Bernice Hosch Peebles; father, Jasper Joe Peebles; sisters, Pamela Peebles and Demetress Peebles; brother, James Peebles; 2 nieces; a grandchild on the way; mother-in-law, Ida Goolsby; 3 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dwayne Ralph Potts
Dwayne Ralph Potts, 30, of Dulin Road, Mocksville, died on Saturday, June 16, 2007.
Born in Forsyth County on May 25, 1977, he was the son of Danny R. and Brenda Joyce Foster Potts. He attended Dulin United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a brother, Robbie (Beverly) Potts of Courtney; 2 sisters, Anita Joyce Greer of Newland and Carrie Anne (Keith) Blackburn of Lake Norman; 2 uncles and an aunt; and 5 nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the Dulin United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ray O’Farrell officiating. The family received friends Monday, June 18 at Davie Funeral Service.
Memorials: Dulin UMC Cemetery Fund, 897 Dulin Road, Mocksville.
Imogene Halsey Taylor
Mrs. Imogene Halsey Taylor, 82, of Erwin Street, Cooleemee, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
Mrs. Taylor was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Wyoming County, W.Va. to the late Greely and Lula Brook Halsey and was a homemaker. She was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church and the senior citizens of Cooleemee. Mrs. Taylor was a graduate of Mark Twain High School class of 1944 in Stokesburg, W.Va.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon C. Taylor in 1987; and 3 sisters, Christine Wampler, Trilbgay Bagdigian and Geraldine Halsey.
Survivors: 2 sons, Robert (Jeannie) Taylor of Cooleemee and Charles (Linda) Taylor of Elkview, W.Va; a sister, Betty Kingrea of Christiansburg, Va.; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Cooleemee First Baptist Church, with Dr. Tommy Register officiating. Burial followed at 5 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, W.Va. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service.
Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist, PO Box 518, Cooleemee.
Gladys Mae Hancock
Miss Gladys Mae Hancock, 84, of Gladstone Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born April 6, 1923, in Davie County to the late John P. and Mollie Kiger Hancock. Miss Hancock was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was retired from Erwin Mills and the VA Hospital in Salisbury. She was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church. Miss Hancock enjoyed going on trips, playing bingo and spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Cynthia Hancock; 3 sisters, Eva Keane, Elizabeth Brown and Ruby Hancock; 3 brothers, Ralph Hancock, Bud Hancock and Edgar Hancock; and 2 nephews, Andy Burton and Wesley Burton.
Survivors: a son, Gary (Pam) Hancock of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Grimes Hancock and David Hancock, both of Mocksville; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Tommy Register officiating.
Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist, PO Box 518, Cooleemee; or the cemetery fund at Liberty Methodist, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville.
Clarence Henry Brogdon
Mr. Clarence Henry Brogdon, 88, of NC 801 South, Mocksville, died Friday, June 15, 2007, at Davie County Hospital.
He was born Aug. 15, 1918, in Davie County to the late Laura Wagoner and John Henry Brogdon. Mr. Brogdon lived in Davie County until he was 18. He moved to Washington, D.C. and worked with Ritz Camera Co. until he was 21. Uncle Sam asked him to join and he was in special infantry unit (photographer and mapographer) until he was released at age 28. He returned to Davie County and married Lula Marie Sechrest, and raised two girls, Patricia Ann Glover and Amelia Yvonne Fink. Mr. Brogdon retired from Burlington Industries after 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lula Marie Brogdon; half-sister, Thelma Carter; nephew, J.W. Carter; and step-son, Steven Gray James.
Survivors: second wife, Dorcas Alexander James Brogdon of the home; 2 daughters, Yvonne (Ron) Fink of Mooresville and Patricia (Jack) Glover of Moyock; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 stepdaughters, Janice (Larry) McDaniel, Ann Dyson and Gay (Billy) Sharpe, all of Mocksville; a stepson, Mike (Robbin) James of Mocksville; 6 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, June 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Joe Smith and Arnold Gosnell officiating. Burial follow in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, June 17, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Turrentine Baptist, 613 Turrentine Church Road, Mocksville; or Concord Methodist, 161 Cherry Hill Road, Mocksville.
Ila Maie Myers
Ila Maie Martin Myers, 91, of Woodleaf Road, Salisbury, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Born Feb. 29, 1916 in Wilkes County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Obediah and Cora Bumgarner Martin.
After many years of employment, she retired from Loeblein Furniture. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church and Mary Ella Sunday School Class.
Preceding her in death was her husband, William MacArthur Myers, on July 23, 2001, and an infant daughter, Glenda Myers.
Survivors: her sons, Samuel Martin (Ruth) and Howard Martin (Daisy), all of Salisbury, and Earl M. Myers (Charlotte) of Fort Mill, S.C.; daughters, Priscillia McCullough (Bob) of Mocksville, and Ethel Beaver of Catawba; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The family visited with friends Sunday evening at Summersett Funeral Home. The funeral was Monday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church. The Rev. Shelby Harbour, minister of Victory Baptist Church, Cooleemee, the Rev. Franklin Myers, minister of First Baptist Church, Spencer, and the Rev. Kip Mobley, minister of Enon Baptist Church, Salisbury, officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Enon Baptist Cemetery Fund, 1875 Enon Church Road, Salisbury, 28147.
Eugene Kerr Faircloth
Mr. Eugene (Bill) Kerr Faircloth, 80, of Advance, died Friday, June 16, 2007 at his home.
He was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Forsyth County to Fred E. and Mae Leona Shermer Faircloth. Mr. Faircloth served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre in Germany. He was a guard at the Nurenburg Trials in Germany. Mr. Faircloth was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 35 years of service. Bill was well known in the community by his love of hats and sharp dressing. He was known to be a storyteller and practical joker. He loved to go to the mountains and bring back fresh produce to share with family and friends. He was even known to turn a card or two and have a sociable toddy. Bill was a staunch Democrat and talking politics was part of his personality. He was a good, kind and generous man who believed in God and in people.
He was preceded in death by his son, Fred Baker Faircloth; a sister, Geneva Beauchamp, and a brother, Ebert Faircloth.
Surviving: his wife, Mary Hunter Faircloth of the home; 3 daughters, Ann Brown and husband Don of Florida, Karen Kerr Lowery and husband Stanley of Mocksville and Pamela Jean Faircloth of Wilmington; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lou Wike of Lewisville; and a brother, Erving Andrew Faircloth of Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Revs. David Gilbreath and Jeff Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Moravian Church graveyard. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Robert Adam Sechrest
Mr. Robert Adam Sechrest, 81, of Red Fern Lane, Mocksville, died Sunday, June 17, 2007, at his home.
He was born June 13, 1926, in Davie County to the late William T. and Mary Ann Crotts Sechrest. Mr. Sechrest was a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church and well-known benefactor to Christian charities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Sechrest was a retired store manager from Brendles, first in Winston-Salem and later in Concord.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Brogdon; and 3 brothers, Junior Sechrest, William Paul Sechrest and James Roscoe Sechrest.
Survivors: a son, Mark Cable of Mocksville; 4 sisters, Pauline McDaniel of Charlotte, Hope Yarborough of Lexington, Dot Garwood and Ruth Bivins, both of Mocksville; several nieces and nephew; special caregiver, Tammy Correll of Mocksville; and faithful companion, his dog, Rambo.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, at Concord United Methodist Church with the Rev. Arnold Gosnell and Dennis Yates officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard.
Memorials: Concord Methodist, 161 Cherry Hill Road, Mocksville; or Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Ste. 103, Mocksville, 27028.