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Ms. Angela D. Payne, 49, died on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
The daughter of Thelma Louise Payne and the late William Henry Payne Sr., she was born in Rowan County, on Nov. 30, 1957. She attended Rowan County Schools and graduated from West Rowan Sr. High School in 1976. She attended Livingstone College in Salisbury. She was employed at the "Bill Heffner" Veterans Administration Medical Hospital in Salisbury. She was Honorably Discharged from the Army National Guard Reserve and she was also an Associate of the Van Cruisers. A lifelong and faithful member of Erwin Temple CME Church in Woodleaf, she was a Class Leader among her peers and an active member of the Usher Board. She loved her pastor, the church family, and all of God's children. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She always had a smile and a helping hand.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Henry Payne Sr., and a nephew, Kevin A. Howell.
Survivors: her mother, Thelma Louise Payne of the home; 8 sisters, Debra Payne Neely, Cynthia E. Payne, Lisa V. Payne, Tammy L. Payne all of Salisbury, Marcia Payne Neely of China Grove, and Rosalind C. Payne, Sarah (Anthony) Payne-Howell, and Sonya (Stephen) Hilliard, all of Mocksville; 16 nieces and nephews; a special friend, Leroy Ingram of Lancaster, S.C.; a host of other relatives and friends.
A wake was held at Graham Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. on June 12. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 13 at 3 p.m. at Erwin Temple CME Church in Woodleaf. The Rev. Ervin Hannah Jr., officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery.
On-line condolences: www.grahamfuneralhome.net.
Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Bertha Mae Dulin
Mrs. Bertha Mae Dulin, 89, died June 6, 2007, at Autumn Care in Mocksville where she had resided for the past three years.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1917 in Iredell County, daughter of the late John and Ora Jane Campbell Lawrence. She attended Iredell County Schools. Except for two years spent in New York, she made her home in Davie County and worked as a nurse assistant at Lynn Haven Nursing Home. On March 4, 1933, she was united in marriage to Henry Pink Dulin. To this union, five daughters were born. She was added to the Church of Christ in 1955, and was active at Redland Church of Christ for the past 45 years. Her hobby of crocheting produced many beautiful afghans, and delicious pound cakes that she baked were enjoyed by her family.
Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1986.
Survivors: 5 daughters, Melissa J. Dulin of Mocksville, Juanita Fisher of Woodleaf, Ovella (Earl) Fortson of Portsmouth, Va., Christine Moten and Sadie Chambers of New York City; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Dorothy Foster Greene
Mrs. Dorothy Foster Greene, 83, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
Mrs. Greene, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., was retired with 30 years of service as a social worker in Duval County, Fla. She was born July 16, 1923, in Iredell County to Raymond C. and Fannie Laird Foster.
Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Norman R. Greene; and brother, Virgil G. Foster.
Survivors: a daughter, Jennifer Howard-Hinton; a brother, Zaro Foster and wife Barbara, of Odessa, Texas; a sister, Gwen F. Smith of Mocksville; a niece and caregiver, Sandra F. Vestal and husband Steve of Mocksville; and several other nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla.
Ella Mae Smith
Mrs. Ella Mae Canter Smith, 80, formerly of Baltimore Road, Advance, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born May 19, 1927, in Davie County to the late William Franklin Bill and Jeannie McDaniel Canter. Mrs. Smith was a member of Bixby Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Gladys Hampton and Flossie Hendrix; and 2 brothers, Lester and George Canter.
Surviving: her daughters, Rebecca Lynn (Donnie) Allen and Cynthia Arlene (Mark) McClannon; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Katherine Polly Hendrix and Rebecca Tootsie Holtmeyer; a brother, Sam Canter of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Revs. Garness Brooks and Peter Peterson officiating. Burial followed in Bixby Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Advance. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour before the service.
Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc. Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, 28215-3220.
Samuel F. Austin Jr.
Mr. Samuel Francis Austin Jr., 74, of Mocksville, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
He was born Aug. 26, 1932 in Buncombe County to Samuel Francis Austin Sr. and Robbie Meadows Austin. Mr. Austin was a charter member of Green Meadows Baptist Church where he was the first church clerk. He worked for Ramada Inn after he retired from McLean Trucking with 35 years of service. Mr. Austin loved fishing with his granddaughter and was a Carolina Tarheel and Atlanta Braves fan. He loved gospel music and was a member of the Gospel Caravan. He enjoyed being with his friends at Bojangles each morning.
Preceding him in death was his dad and his sister, Louise Austin.
Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Ellen R. Austin of the home; 2 daughters, Cathy Robertson and husband Rob of Advance and Diane Carter and husband Allen of Mocksville; a son, Timothy Austin and wife Kim of Beaufort, S.C.; his mother of Mocksville; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.
A funeral service was held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10 at Green Meadows Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Waters officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Saturday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Memorials: The Americn Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro 27407; Green Meadows Baptist, NC 801 N., Advance; or Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem 27103.
Harry Kenneth Driver
Mr. Harry Kenneth Driver, 74, of US 601 North, Mocksville, died at his home on Friday, June l. 2007.
He was born in Davie County, May 2, 1933, to the late Oscar Edward Driver Sr. and Mary Arlesa Graves Driver and was retired from Strohs Brewing Co. with 21 years of service. He was also retired from the U.S. Navy and was a active member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, serving as chair of the administrative board, Sunday school teacher and on various committees. He was a graduate of the Farmington High School Class of l951, where he played basketball and baseball. Mr. Driver enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, refinishing furniture, traveling and attending Naval reunions across the country.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia B. Driver; 2 sisters, Betsy Nance and Thelma Pegg; and 2 brothers, O.E. Driver Jr. and Bruce Driver.
Survivors: his second wife, Mary Kathryn Bowles McDaniel Driver of the home; 2 daughters, Joy (Michael) Hartnett of Wilson and Betsy Driver Carter of Mocksville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; a sister, Hope (Wayne) Ferebee of Mocksville; 2 stepdaughters, Velna Parchment and husband Mark, and Kathryn Anne Holland and husband Brad, all of Mocksville; and 4 step-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George Burton and Dr. David Gilbreath officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the 11th District Memorial Honor Guard.
Memorials: Chestnut Grove Methodist, c/o Kaye Blakely, US 601 North, Mocksville.
Catherine Webb
Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” Webb, 80, of Statesboro, Ga., formerly of Mocksville, died Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.
Mrs. Webb was born in Effingham County, Ga., a homemaker and member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
Survivors: her husband, Allen Elmer Webb of Statesboro; a son, Lee Allen Webb of Queen Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Lindsay Christy of Colorado; and 2 sisters, Willie Tebeau and Mertice K. Kirkland, both of Springfield; and 5 grandchildren.
Visitation was held May 28 at Riggs Funeral Home in Guyton, Ga. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Bethel Church Organ Fund, PO Box 1022, Springfield, GA 31329; or Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo St., Statesboro, GA 30458.
M.C. Deadmon
Mr. Maxwell Clinton “M.C.” Deadmon, 92, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at the N.C. Veterans Home in Salisbury.
Mr. Deadmon was born Feb. 11, 1915, in Davie County to the late Haley Maxwell and Drucilla Berrier Deadmon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was co-owner of Foster and Deadmon Service Station and later retired from Ingersoll-Rand in Mocksville. He was a member of Mocksville Masonic Lodge AF&AM 134 and First United Methodist Church. He was a golfer and gardener and enjoyed rooting on the Davie County War Eagles and the Mocksville-Davie Legion teams.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Smoot Deadmon, on Aug. 16, 2006; a brother, Felix; and 7 sisters, Faith Deadmon, Sue Foster, Ruth Baker, Ebie Graves, Myrtle Thompson, Kate Cope and Mae Hauser.
Survivors: a daughter, Patricia Ellen Brewer, and son-in-law Freddie of Mocksville; and sons, Charles Maxwell Deadmon and daughter-in-law Martha of Austin, Texas, and Philip Atlas Deadmon and daughter-in-law Audrey of Burlington; 2 granddaughters; 4 grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and 3 great-grandsons.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at First United Methodist Church officiated by the Revs. Don Routh and Darren Alexander. Burial was in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received guests Sunday, June 10, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: First United Methodist, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville; Salem Methodist Cemetery Fund, 169 Salem Church Road, Mocksville; or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, 27103.
Susie Gregory Fields
Mrs. Susie Geneva Gregory Fields, 94, of Davie Street, Cooleemee, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at her home.
Mrs. Fields was born April 14, 1913, in Iredell County, to the late John Evan and Virginia Geneva Campbell Gregory. She had worked at Erwin Mills. Mrs. Fields was a longtime member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church where she had served in many capacities. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and spending time with family.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Luther Fields in 1944; a daughter, Joyce Cover; a stepdaughter, Thelma Santos; a stepson, Bobby Fields; a granddaughter, Donna Cover; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.
Survivors: 2 grandsons; 2 great-grandsons; a sister, Mildred Bunch of Cooleemee; a brother, Iva Gregory of Cooleemee; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Cooleemee First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tommy Register, Pastor Ron Young and the Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating. Burial was to follow in Historic National Cemetery in Salisbury. The family was to receive friends at the church 30 minutes before the service.
Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist, PO Box 518, Cooleemee.
Charles Leroy Williams
Charles Leroy Williams, 72, of Advance, died while working on the farm Friday morning, June 1, 2007.
Mr. Williams was born to Myrtle and Carl Williams, Jan. 26, 1935, in Davie County, and he graduated from Mocksville High School in 1953. He farmed all his life in the Redland community, first as a dairy farmer, and more recently raising beef cattle and grain crops. Mr. Williams was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church; and a charter member of the Smith Grove Volunteer Fire Department where he was recognized as Fireman of the Year in 1982. He loved to farm and was always busy doing just that, until his death.
Surviving: his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Green Williams of the home; 3 children, Charles Douglas Williams and wife Tina of Advance, David Bradley Williams and wife Luanne of Apex, and Leanne Williams Beck and husband Joe of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren; and a brother, Norman and wife Ruth.
He was preceded in death by brother, Paul Edward Williams and sister, Margaret Marie Williams, both of whom died as infants.
The funeral was at Bethlehem United Methodist Church on Redland Road at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville on Sunday, June 3.
Donations: Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery Fund, 321 Redland Rd, Advance; or the American Heart Assoc., Memorials/Tributes Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Patsy Carolyn Shores
Mrs. Patsy Carolyn York Shores, 69, of Center Street, Cooleemee, died Thursday, June 7, 2007, at her home.
She was born Jan. 31, 1938, in Davidson County to the late John E. and Ailene Rummage York. Mrs. Shores was retired from Rowan County Hospice. She had worked at Spencer Retirement Home and Spencer Rest Home. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and formerly a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Cooleemee. Mrs. Shores was a graduate of the class of 1956 of Reeds High School where she played basketball.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Melvin Barber; a son, Clyde M. Barber; a granddaughter, Misty Howell; and a sister.
Survivors: her second husband, Billy Wayne Shores of the home; 2 daughters, Melissa L. Barber of Mocksville and Aniston Shores of the home; 3 sons, Barry York of Shelby, Marlon R. Barber of Winston-Salem and Carey S. and Mandy Barber of Woodleaf; a stepson, David (Tracey) Shores of Mocksville; a sister, Gaynell (John) Foster of Lake Norman; 11 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and special friend, Paulette Chappell of Cooleemee.
A funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville, with the Revs. Chris Williams and Nick Scandale officiating. Burial followed in Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in Cleveland. The family received friends Saturday, June 9, at the Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Oak Grove Methodist, 1994 US 158 E, Mocksville; or Woodleaf Baptist Church, PO Box 360, Woodleaf, 27054.