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Sadye H. Barger died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Somerset Court of Mocksville after an extended illness.
Sadye was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Forsyth County, to the late Robert N. and Mary M. Hauser. Her mother died shortly after her birth and she was reared by her loving, adoptive parents, the late Roy M. Hauser and Ellen O. Hauser. She graduated from Hanes High School in Winston-Salem, earned her bachelor’s degree in business education from Lenoir-Rhyne College and her master’s degree in counselor education from Appalachian State University. Sadye began her career in education as a business education teacher at Mineral Springs High School in 1947 and ended it in 1991 as a guidance counselor at Davie High School.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bynum Gray Hauser and James T. Dute Hauser; and a sister, Margaret Louise Hauser.
Surviving: her husband of 59 years, Burton K. Barger of Mocksville; a son, Allan Barger and wife Cande of Clifton Park, N.Y.; a daughter, Mary Ellen Barger of Winston-Salem; 3 grandchildren; a sister, Mary Hauser Buie of Greensboro; 2 godchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, at First United Methodist Church in Mocksville with the Revs. Darren Alexander and Dr. Crystal Alexander officiating. A brief graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem. The family received friends Sunday, July 8, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: First Methodist, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville; Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, 308 Horne Creek Farm Road, Pinnacle, 27043; Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville.
Robert Aaron James
Mr. Robert Aaron James, 85, of Mocksville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
He was born April 5, 1922, in Davie County to the late Aaron U. and Sarah Francis Sheek James. Mr. James was a self-employed carpenter and was retired from Caudell Lumber. He was a crew member on 32 combat missions over Germany and France in 1944. Mr. James attended First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville. Mr. James shared many life experiences with his grandson, Matt, including his love of fishing and reverence for nature.
Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Grace Gibbs James of the home; a daughter, Martha James; 2 sons, Robert E. James and wife Carol of Advance and Richard D. James of Mocksville; a grandson; 2 sisters, Julia Chamberlain and husband Roger and Betty Smith and husband Lawrence.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Seelman officiating. The family was to receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service.
A graveside service was conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 12, at Rose Cemetery.
Memorials: First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville.
Pecola Lee Allison
Miss Pecola Lee “Cola” Allison,75, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was a daughter of the late James and Malinda Britton Allison and was born on Mill Street in Mocksville on Nov. 5, 1931.
She was also preceded in death by her only sibling, a brother, James Pink Allison Jr. She was a graduate of Davie County Training School Class of 1949 where she sang in the glee club and played on the basketball team. She graduated from Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte with a degree in primary education. Miss Allison was a lifetime member of Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church, a church she loved dearly. She was church pianist for nearly 50 years, a member of the choir, a Daily Vacation Bible School teacher, treasurer of the Women's Missionary Circle, a member of the kitchen committee and the Thursday Evening Bible Study Group. Miss Allison's work career began at Davie County Training School in 1957. In 1958, she transferred to Cooleemee Elementary School for two years. She returned to Davie County Training School in 1960 and remained until 1971, when she became employed at Winston-Salem State University C.G. O'Kelly Library at the circulation/reserve desk and remained until her retirement.
Survivors: a nephew; an aunt, and several cousins, relatives and friends.
David Wayne Howell
David Wayne Howell, 47, of Sheek Street, Mocksville, died on July 5, 2007 at his home.
He was born on April 18, 1960 in Rowan County, son of Lonnie Howell and the late Hazel Hairston Howell. He attended Davie County Schools, and was of the Holiness faith. Due to health reasons, he was unemployed, but he loved to wash cars, shoot pool, bowl, and play basketball.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Hairston, on Jan. 12, 1982.
Survivors: his father, Lonnie Howell of Mocksville; 5 brothers, Kenny (Althela) Howell of Columbus, Ohio, Roger Howell of Pittsburg, Pa., Steve Howell, Nick Howell and Ernie Hairston, all of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Debbie Dillard and Tammy Morrison, both of Mocksville; his caretakers of N.C. Support Services; a number of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held July 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home. Bishop James Ijames officiated.
On-line condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.
Margaret Shelia Hairston
Ms. Margaret Shelia Hairston died at home July 2, 2007 after battling cancer for several weeks.
She was born on July 3, 1955 in Rowan County, daughter of Lula Hairston Lane. She attended Davie County Schools. She made Davie County her home and worked at QST Industries. On Jan. 14, 1973 the Lord blessed Margaret with her only child, Michelle. In 2001 she gave her life to Christ and became an active member of Greater True Vine Ministries in Thomasville. She enjoyed shopping, maintaining her beauty, and spending time with her boys (grandsons).
Survivors: a daughter, Michelle (David) McDowell of Lexington; her mother, Lula Lane of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Irene (Johnathan) McDowell, Ann Lane, and Mary Lane, all of Mocksville; 3 brothers, Alton (Deborah) Lane and Stacey Lane, all of Mocksville, and Tal Lane of New York; a special friend of 14 years, Fritz Avery Ellis; a special cousin, Diane Rhynehardt (Boss); a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held July 6 at 3 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home. Pastor Kevin Shouse officiated and Bishop Stanley Transou was the eulogist, and burial followed in Rose Cemetery.
On-line condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.
Candace Marie Joyal
Candace Marie Joyal, 18, of Gladstone Road, Cooleemee, died on Sunday, July 1, 2007.
Born in Baltimore County, Md. on July 28, 1988, she was the daughter of Robert Wayne and Jeannette Smith Joyal, who survive. She was a member of Cooleemee United Methodist Church.
Also surviving: a brother, Christopher Joyal of the home, stepsisters, Stephanie Hoy of the home, Nickole (Adam) Greer of Cooleemee, and Jessica Smith of Mocksville; a half-sister, Joslynn Wun of Oklahoma; an uncle George (Brenda) Joyal; 4 aunts, Patricia (Charles) Anzolone, Candace (Harley) Roberts, Debbie Joyal, and Trudy (Rodney) Hall; a grandmother, Gertrude Joyal, 3 nieces Mackenzie and McKalie Greer and Gracelynn Wun; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Reginald Joyal and grandparents Lillian and Robert Smith.
A Celebration of life service was held Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at the Cooleemee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Bradshaw officiating. The family received friends Friday, July 6 at Davie Funeral Service.
Memorials: to the family to help with funeral expenses.