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Mrs. Ella Gray Smith 82, of Greenhill Road, Mocksville, died at Autumn Care of Mocksville early Friday, Dec. 26, 2008.
Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 7, l926 in Davie County to the late Ottis H. and Lola Dare Howard Smith and was retired from the offices of the Davie County Register of Deeds. She had been with other offices of Davie County. She had worked with the Bookmobile. She was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Mocksville High School, class of l943. She was a longtime active member of the Kappa Home Demonstration Club.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Elbert Smith and Arnold Smith; and by a sister, Norma Cook.
Survivors: her husband, Armond Smith; her daughter, Lisa (J.D.) Obermiller of Hendersonville; a son, Lanny (Kay) Smith of Albuquerque, N.M.; 5 grandchildren, Jocelyn Smith, Justin Smith, Eric Obermiller, Corey Obermiller and Kyle Obermiller; 3 sisters, Elsie Black of Lewisville, Maxine Boger and Jean West of Advance; and 2 brothers, Herbert Smith and Charles Smith of Advance; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dennis Marshall and Donald Funderburk officiating. Entombment was in the Mausoleum of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. The family greeted family and friends in the Family Life Center of Bethlehem immediately following the service.
Memorials: Davie Hospice, PO Box 848, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Clarence William Head
Mr. Clarence William “Bud” Head, 81, of US 601 South, Mocksville, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born on March 1, 1927 in Davie County to the late Fred William and Nannie Griffith Head and was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church. He was retired from Ingersoll-Rand and was a veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II. He enjoyed doing carpentry work and working in his yard.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gerry W. Head.
Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Modene Creason Head of the home; 2 daughters, Carolyn H. Newell (Charles Rest) of Tennessee and Crystal H. Lloyd (Douglas) of Mebane; 6 grandchildren, Mike Newell (Sherrie), Melissa Ealey (Tommy), Eric Head (Amanda), Randi-Sue Head, Brett Lloyd and Chad Lloyd; 3 great-grandchildren, Logan Ealey, John Lloyd Newell and Kaliska Head; 2 sisters, Margie Beauchamp of Cooleemee and Merlene Boger of Florida; and a brother, James W. Head (Betty) of Kannapolis.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Register officiating. Entombment was in Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum in Salisbury. The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 28, at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Mildred Gregory Bunch
Mrs. Mildra Gregory “Nanny” Bunch, 82, of Junction Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at her home.
She was born Oct. 24, 1926 in Davie County to the late John Evan and Virginia Geneva Campbell Gregory. She was a longtime member of the Cooleemee First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bunch was a known cook, enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Boyd Benson Sr. and by her second husband, Daniel Stover Bunch; a grandson, Steve Ashley; and her brothers and sisters, Lessie Hellard, Susie Fields, Raymond Gregory, Graham Gregory, Iva Gregory, Bertha Gregory and Shelby Gregory.
Surviving: her daughter, Jenny (Preston) Workman of Mocksville; a son, Wally (Terri) Benson of Mocksville; grandchildren, Robbie Ashley, Shelly Spillman, Travis and Brittani Tester, and Robbie Benson; great-grandchildren, Shade Ashley, Gabriel and Judah Workman; a special nephew and his wife, Kenny and Jerry Ann Gregory of Efland; and a close friend and neighbor, Arnold Broadway of Mocksville.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, in Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. The family receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee.
Memorials: Victory Baptist building fund, PO Box 686, Cooleemee, 27014.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Peggy Lois Michael
Mrs. Peggy Lois McCullough Michael, 78, of McCullough Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
She was born in Davie County on Jan. 7, 1930, to the late James Buchannan and Della Boger Penry. She was raised by her foster parents, the late James Granville and Ada Alice Creason McCullough. Mrs. Michael was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Mocksville. She loved spending time with her family and giving things to others. She enjoyed smocking, cooking for her family and going out to eat. She enjoyed working in her flowers, especially her violets. Mrs. Michael took care of her husband while he was in declining health for 17 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Reid Michael, and 2 brothers, Raymond and Jim Penry.
Survivors: her daughter, Vicki (Randall) Ward; 2 sons, Craig (Karen) Michael and Jim Michael, all of Mocksville; 6 grandchildren, Kerri (Brent) Wall, Josh (Jennifer) Ward, Shelby Nicole Ward, Ryan Reid Michael, Jenna Marie Michael and Jordan Katelin Michael; 4 great-grandchildren, Cooper Brently Wall, Carly LaRue Wall, Hayden Jane Ward and Hadley Grace Ward; a sister, Audrey Druckenmiller of Colorado; and 3 special nephews, Larry, Delano and Joe McCullough.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family received friends Saturday, Dec. 27 at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Liberty Methodist, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Thomas A. Cartner
Mr. Thomas Alexander Cartner, 72, of Davie Academy Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Davie County Hospital.
He was born in Davie County on Feb. 19, 1936, to the late Claude Wilson and Mary Louise Gaither Cartner and was a salesman with Boyles Furniture. Mr. Cartner was employed with Erwin Mills for 15 years. He served in the National Guard for 8 years. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, a member of the Davie Academy Ruritan Club and Woodmen of the World. Mr. Cartner was a softball coach for many years with the Davie Academy softball team, had been president of the Davie County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the watershed board. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Matt Cartner.
Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Rebecca Troutman Cartner of the home; a daughter, Jane Seamon (Jerry); a son, Leaman Cartner (Kelly) all of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren, Jill Whitaker (Jeremy), Samantha Cartner (fiance Lynn Schaffer), Janna Seamon, Jess Cartner and Will Cartner; a great-granddaughter, Jayce Whitaker; 2 sisters, Margaret Ann Shew (Paul) and Jenny Turner (Tommy), all of Mocksville; 3 brothers, Claude Edgar Cartner (Pat) of Harmony, Lee Cartner and Mickey Cartner (Kathy) all of Mocksville; several nieces and nephews and extended friends at Boyles Furniture.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robin Fitzgerald and Jimmy Lan-caster officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday, Dec. 29, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Salem Methodist building fund c/o Paul Shew, 1582 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Wilma Mae Danner
Mrs. Wilma Mae Anderson Danner, 90, of Yadkinville Road, Mocksville, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Randolph County Hospital.
Mrs. Danner was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Davie County, to the late William Frank and Jessie Walker Anderson. She was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ.
She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Wayne and Hayden Anderson.
Survivors: her husband of 73 years, Vestal Danner; a son, Don (LouAnn) Danner of Asheboro; 3 grandchildren, Amy Danner of Staley, Kim O’Neal of Raleigh and Troy (Deanna) Danner of Asheboro; 3 great-grandchildren, Katie Sapic, Brooke Keegan and Natalie Danner; 2 sisters, Joyce Goodman of Winston-Salem and Margaret Boger of Mocksville; =2 brothers, Jim (Cindy) Anderson of Florida and Bruce Anderson of Mocksville.
A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at Jericho Church of Christ in Mocksville with Claude Pharr officiating. The family received friends at Eaton Funeral Home one hour before the graveside service.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Lindsay Eugene Bolin
Lindsay Eugene Bolin, 66, of NC 801 North, Mocksville, died on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Born in Yadkin County on June 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Lonnie G. and Irene Pettit Bolin. He was employed by Sara Lee Narrow Fabrics and was a member of Gospel Baptist Church.
Survivors: his wife of 44 years, Patsy Phillips Bolin; 2 sons, James Scott (Gwen) Bolin of Lewisville and Michael Lynn Bolin of Mocksville; a daughter, Patty Darlene Bolin of Mocksville; a brother, David Leonard Bolin of Mocksville; 5 sisters, Inez (L. D.) Moon of Mocksville, Thelma Smith of Yadkinville, Marie (Jerry) Hedrick of Lexington, Dolly (Claude Jr.) Lingle of Granite Quarry and Judy (Jerry) Dixon of Lexington; 3 grandchildren, Brittany, Carlos and Leland; and step-grandchild, Mikey.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Shore, and 2 brothers, L.G. Bolin and Donald Bolin.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bolin was to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Blackburn officiating. Burial was to be in the Dinkins Family Cemetery in Yadkinville. The family was to receive friends on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials: Davie Hospice, PO Box 848, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.