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Mr. Thomas Howard Pennington, 82, of US 601 S., Mocksville, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Pennington was born June 11, 1924, in Davie County to the late David and Mary Whitaker Pennington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. Mr. Pennington was retired from R.W. Normans and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors: his wife, Mildred Foster Pennington of the home; a daughter, Deirdre Browning; 2 sisters, Lois Pennington of Mocksville and Ruth Shough of Stoneville; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A graveside service was conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Joppa Cemetery, with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. The family received friends Tuesday, May 29, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Liberty Baptist Church, Mocksville; Liberty United Methodist Church, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville; or Humane Society of Davie, PO Box 153, Mocksville.
Willard Preston Collier
Mr. Willard Preston “Will” Collier, 80, of Advance, died Sunday morning, May 27, 2007 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born Aug. 13, 1926 in Wise County, Va. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, member of Christ Wesleyan Church, and retired from Quality Oil Co.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Prasuhn.
Survivors: his wife, Betty Minor Collier of the home; a son, Mark Collier of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and a granddaughter.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Parklawn Memorial Park by the Rev. Joseph Jennings and the VFW Honor Guard.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Mary Rogers Pearson
Mrs. Mary Hale Rogers Pearson, 81, of Salisbury, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at The Laurel’s of Salisbury.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1926 in Anderson County, S.C. to the late Myrtle King Hale and Rufus Hale. She was educated in Anderson County Schools and was a retired textile worker. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Ward Rogers, on Oct. 12, 1987.
Survivors: 3 sons, Dennis Rogers and wife Phyllis of Indian Trail, Ronnie Rogers and wife Carol of Advance, and Terry Rogers and wife Joyce of Charlotte; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Friendship Baptist Church in Salisbury with the Revs. Jason Pierce, pastor, and Roger Head, former pastor, officiating. Entombment followed at the Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum in Salisbury. The family met with friends Tuesday, May 29 at Lyerly Funeral Home.
William James Wilson
Mr. William James “Jim” Wilson, 79, of US 158, Advance, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Wilson was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Forsyth County, to the late Claude Ray and Margaret Lois Spry Wilson. He retired from Western Electric in 1984 after 33 years of service. Mr. Wilson was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church where he had served as the Sunday school superintendent, teacher of the mens Bible class, choir director and had served on many committees and boards. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Merchant Marines and was a member of the American Legion, Mocksville Post. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of the class of 1944, from Cooleemee High School. He attended Duke University, Pfeiffer University and Brevard University and was a baseball player. He was a life member and president of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Wilson was a active member of the Republican Party, as treasurer and member of the N.C. Republican Executive Committee. He was inducted into the Davie County Republican Party Hall of Fame in 2003. Mr. Wilson was a member of the first elected Davie County School board, and served for 20 years on the Davie County Jury Commission. He was a vocalist and instrumentalist. Mr. Wilson had sung in many choirs and choral groups. Mr. Wilson was a volunteer for Senior Services, the Crosby Golf Tournament, Brenner Childrens Hospital, Camp Carefree, Fellowship Hall, and Forsyth Medical Center. He was a founding member of the Smith Grove Ruritan and served in many capacities.
Survivors: his wife, Louise Armsworthy Wilson of the home; a daughter, Cindy Wilson of Farmington; a son, Mike (Hilary) Wilson of Advance; a sister, Wanda (Ralph O.) Harris of Farmington; and 2 grandsons.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Smith Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tim Roberts officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, May 29, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Davie Senior Center Singers, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville.
William Earl Day
William Earl “Billy” Day, 50, of Mocksville, died on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at his residence.
Mr. Day was born in Cook County, Chicago, Ill. on July 25, 1956. He had been employed as an auto mechanic for the I-40 BP Service Center.
Survivors: his fiance, Cynthia McDaniel of Mocksville; 2 daughters, Lynn McDaniel of Winston-Salem and Melissa (Troy) Dobbins of Mocksville; a sister, Alice Williams of Mocksville; and 2 grandsons.
A graveside service for Mr. Day was held on Friday, May 25 at 2 p.m. at Legion Memorial Park with the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. The family received friends on Thursday, May 24 at Davie Funeral Service.
Memorials: to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Agnes Whitaker Bruner
Mrs. Agnes Whitaker Bruner, 82, of Pinnacle, died on Sunday, May 27, 2007 after an extended illness.
Mrs. Bruner was born July 1, 1924 in Surry County, to Byrd Edgar and Letha Flinchum Whitaker. She was a homemaker and a member of Hill’s Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors: 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita and Donald Snyder, Mocksville, Betty L. and Chris Castello, Westville, Fla.; 2 sons, Terry M. Bruner and Floyd Wayne Bruner, both of Pinnacle; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Edmonds, Pilot Mountain.
Mrs. Bruner was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Arthur Bruner; 3 sisters, Thelma Dalton, Hessie Whitaker, Allee Peele and a brother, Junior Whitaker.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Hill’s Grove Baptist Church withthe Rev. Odell Sisk and Brother Don Collins officiating with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family received friends Tuesday, May 29 at Cox-Needham Funeral Home.
Mack Wayne Helton Jr.
Mr. Mack Wayne Helton Jr., 80, of Lakewood Village Road, Mocksville died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.
He was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Mack Wayne Sr. and Georgie Hopper Helton. Mr. Helton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. He was a member of Liberty Wesleyan Church in the Sheffield community of Davie County.
He was also preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Survivors: his wife of 26 years, Sadie Brown Tutterow Helton of the home; 3 sons, Vince (Gail) Helton of Stanley, Von Helton of Belmont and Brian Tutterow of Mocksville; a stepdaughter, Wendy (Scott) Ervin of Salisbury; 2 stepsons, Keith (Charlene) Tutterow of China Grove and Steve Tutterow of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Shirley Butler of Conover and Carolyn (Hub) Peeler of Lincolnton; and 6 grandchildren.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 31, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Scott Newton and Archie Fulkerson officiating. Burial was to follow in National Cemetery in Salisbury. The family was to receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the funeral home.
Memorials: Mack W. Helton Memorial Fund, BB&T, 1386 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville.