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Mrs. Ruth Hellard Booe, 76, of Liberty Church Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born Oct. 11, 1930 in Davie County to the late Wade and Lula Tutterow Hellard. Mrs. Booe was a loving, devoted homemaker for her family, which included, farming, working in her flowers, quilting and canning for her family. She was a faithful member of Bear Creek Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by an infant brother.
Surviving: her husband of 57 years, Vernon Booe of the home; her children, Becky (Charlie) Pilcher, Harry Booe, Denny (Janice) Booe, Mark Booe; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Wagner Hall; and a brother, Bill (Stella) Hellard.
The family received friends from Thursday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A graveside service was be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 18 at Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery by the Revs. Jack Johnson, Lee Cook, and David Gilbreath.
Memorials: Hospice of Forsyth or Hospice of Davie.
Macy Hall Fowler
Mrs. Macy Hall Fowler, 80, of 150 Ken Dwiggins Drive, Mocksville, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem.
Born Aug. 20, 1926 in Hart County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William Fleming Hall and Mae Rowland Hall. She was a homemaker and a member of the Red Hat Society.
Survivors: sons, Keith Fowler of Durham, Tim Fowler of Pascagoula, Miss., and Chris Fowler of Lewisville; daughters, Debbie Peterson of Raleigh, Julianne Anderson of Mocksville and Susie Rowsey of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julian Ira Fowler, and sisters, Ruth Herring, Willie Mae Cordell and Inez Hall.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at Bio Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ben Coleman officiating. The family received friends prior to the service at the Strickland Funeral Home Hartwell Chapel (Ga.)
Memorials: Liberty Baptist Church, Attn: Lowell Reavis, 2433 Liberty Church Road, Mocksville.
Harry Craig Booe
Mr. Harry Craig Booe, 34, of Jack Booe Road. Mocksville, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Wake forest University Baptist Medical Center.
He was born April 16, 1973 in Rowan County. Mr. Booe worked with Davie County Water and later the Town of Mocksville. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church where he enjoyed working and spending time with the children, and was a Cub Scout Leader for Pack 503. He was an outdoorsman which included hunting, fishing, camping, or working with old cars.
Surviving: his wife, Dixie Booe of the home; his children, Jacob Booe, Kaitlyn Booe, and Travis Booe, all of the home; his father, Harry Booe, Mocksville; his mother, Kathleen Myers of Mocksville; a sister, Stephanie Pratt, and a brother, Freddy Pratt, both of Mocksville.
His funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21 at Bear Creek Baptist Church by the Revs. Lee Cook and Jack Johnson. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Sunday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville.
Memorials: Booe Family Trust, c/o Suntrust Bank, 880 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville.
Ruth Danner Sherrill
Ruth Ferrell Danner Sherrill, 85, of Kannapolis, died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at her home after a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Iredell County on Dec. 26, 1921 to the late Jonah and Meadie Hunter Danner. She was employed with Cannon Mills Plants 1 and 4 cloth room for 47 years before her retirement. She lived in the Kannapolis area since moving from Iredell County when she was 16.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Roland Scott Brown, and 2 sisters, Maggie Hudson and Louise Gentry.
Survivors: her husband of 69 years, Roland Baity “Tom” Sherrill; a daughter, Patsy Sherrill Brown of the home; 2 granddaughters; 8 great-granddaughters; a great-grandson; a brother, Vestal Danner of Mocksville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel in Kannapolis, officiated by the Rev. Joe Thomas. Burial was in West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
Online condolences: www.whitleyfuneralhome.com.
Ella Mae Johnson
Mrs. Ella Mae Bowman Johnson, 81, died on May 15, 2007 at the Clemmons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clemmons.
She was born on March 7, 1926 in Mocksville to Thomas Edward Bowman and Ella Mae Hall Bowman of Mocksville. She resided in Winston-Salem and was a long-time member of Saint Philips Moravian Church where she was a member of the women’s fellowship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Judson Jefferson Johnson; 5 brothers and sisters, Catherine Bowman Rhinehart, Lucy Lee Bowman Byrd, Laura Bowman, Clarence Bowman, and Tom Bowman; and her niece, Ethelene Bowman Joyner.
Survivors: her son, Johnnie L. Johnson and wife Mizpah; a granddaughter; and a host of nephews, nieces, grandnieces, other relatives, and friends.
Homegoing services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007 from the Saint Philips Moravian Church with the Rev. George Chiddie officiating. Burial followed in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. family visitation was held Saturday at the church.
Online condolences: www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Harvey “Shorty” Harris
Harvey Lee “Shorty” Harris, 71, of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. David Robinson.
Mr. Harris was born May 8, 1936, in Davie County, to John Franklin Harris and Sadie Belle Wyles Harris. Before retirement he was a supervisor with Dixie Furniture with 43 years service. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and trapping.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bud Harris.
Surviving: his wife, Charlene Potter Harris of the home; mother of Mocksville; son, Ray Harris and wife Rachel of Lexington; stepsons, Ricky Lankford and wife Rhonda, and Danny Roberts Jr., all of Lexington; daughters, Susie Dillard and husband Steve of Harmony, Regina Frazier and husband Dean of Lexington, Tina Hollis and husband, Earl of Lake Waccamaw; stepdaughter, Melia Blankinship and husband Everette of Richlands, Va.; sister, Peggy Jones of Mocksville; 19 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and best friend, Jessie Bellany.
The family received friends from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home.
Online condolences: www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Wesley Nissen Froelich
Mr. Wesley Nissen Froelich, 26, formerly of Iredell County, recently of Veedersburg, Ind., died Sunday, May 20, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident.
Born in Indianapolis, Ind. on April 6, 1981, he was a son of the late Christian Conrad Froelich Sr. and Patricia Anne Barringer Froelich Byrd, who survives of Harmony. Wesley was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church of Yadkinville, and enjoyed playing basketball for Word Of Life College and enjoyed work in youth ministry. He was a student preparing to go into the ministry. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Froelich.
Also surviving: 5 brothers, Erik Froelich of Troutman, Billy Smith of Kannapolis, Christian Froelich Jr. of Huntersville, Ryan Froelich of Mocksville, and Willie Froelich of Cooleemee; 3 sisters, Crystal Isen-hour of San Antonio, Texas, Tara Fielding of Clemmons and Mary Elkins of Statesville; his step-father, Ronald H. Byrd; and his step-grandparents, Harold and Ruth Byrd.
Services celebrating Wesley's life will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the Ernest M. Troutman Memorial Chapel of Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony with the Revs. Steve Pope and Aaron Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Grove. Pallbearers will be: Erik Froelich, Christian Froelich Jr., Ryan Froelich, Willie Froelich, Spencer Brown, Zachary Froelich, Eddie Elkins and John Fielding. The family will receive friends from 7-9- Thursday evening at the Reavis Funeral Home Of Harmony.
Condolences may be sent to www.legacy.com.Memorials: Alpha Acres, 742 Jericho Rd. Yadkinville, 27055.
Hazel Walker Lee
Mrs. Hazel Walker Lee, 86, of Double A Trail, Advance, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Davie County Hospital.
She was born March 22, 1921, in Davie County to the late Jacob Tillet and Luna Williams Walker. Mrs. Lee was a member at Macedonia Moravian Church in Advance. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Bailey Lee in 1986; and a great-grandchild, Heavenly Joy Phillips.
Survivors: a daughter, Wanda (Gilmer) Allen of Advance; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Cook of Pfafftown; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, May 18, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Carter officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Moravian Church Graveyard. The family received friends Thursday, May 17, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Macedonia Moravian general fund, 700 NC 801 N, Advance.