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Russell Newton Hodges, 80, of Norfolk, Va., died on April 20, 2009 in Sentara Leigh Hospital.
A native of Vilas, he was the son of the late Bun and Effie Hodges. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a master chief petty officer after 35 years, and also retired from Navy Family Services. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and was president of the United Methodist Men. He was on the board of the ABNB Federal Credit Union. He continued to volunteer for the Navy Family Services after his retirement.
Survivors: his wife, Nancy H. Hodges; 2 sons, James R. Hodges and wife Patty and Robert N. Hodges and wife Lynn, all of Mocksville; a sister, Reba H. Hodges and a brother, Maston M. Hodges, both of Boone; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
A celebration of Mr. Hodge’s life was celebrated at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Norfolk on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Jim Maddox and David Wade officiating. The family greeted friends Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Tidewater Drive Chapel. A graveside service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mocksville.
Memorials: GFWC Virginia Headquarters, PO Box 8750, Richmond, VA 23226 (checks to Virginia Tech project to purchase advanced life rescue vehicle for student run rescue squad; or American Diabetes Assoc., 870 Greenbriar Circle, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Online condolences: www.hollomon-brown.com.
Walter Ray Bennett Sr.
Walter Ray Bennett Sr., 73, of Rainbow Road, Advance, died on Tuesday, April 14, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Born in Forsyth County on April 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Grover Ray and Mattie Ellen Thacker Bennett. He was retired from Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was retired as pastor of Chapel of Gods Word, which was located behind his house.
Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Betty Yarbrough Bennett; a son, Walter Ray (Gail) Bennett Jr. of Elm City; 2 daughters, Deborah Ann (David) Bennett Steele of Cooleemee and Bobbie Jean Bennett Hendrix of Mocksville; a brother, James Franklin (Penny) Bennett; 8 grandchildren, Michelle (Tucker) Gibson, Jenny Bennett, Josh (Karen) Hendrix, Candice (Ryan) Burton, Magan (Richard) Carter, Melissa ( BJ) Kiser, James Wilkins and Will (Heather) Batts; 17 great-grandchildren, Cassie, Raheem, Danielle, Cody, Caleb, Anna, Dallas, William, Cody, Rylan, Dakota, Makenna, Tristan, Tori, Emma, Ty and baby Carter (on the way). He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Gray Bennett.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bennett was held on Wednesday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at the Salisbury National Cemetery with his son, Pastor Walter Ray Bennett Jr. and Donald Funderburke officiating. The family received friends on Friday, April 17 at Davie Funeral Service.
Memorials: Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St., Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Joe Allen Medford
Mr. Joe Allen Medford, 73, of Salisbury, formerly of Old Boxwood Church Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at The Brian Center of Salisbury.
Mr. Medford was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Forsyth County to the late Zola Mae Frances and Jesse Byron Medford. He was a long-time employee of Chrysler and Sara Lee, and a dog lover who raised Miniature Dachshunds and Chihuahuas. Mr. Medford enjoyed spending time watching birds and cooking with his smoker on the back porch built by his son, Gary; in the earlier days, he and his wife, Daisy owned and enjoyed riding horses in Mocksville and fishing on Lake Erie in Michigan.
He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Jack Medford; and a sister, Mary Sue Medford.
In addition to his wife, Daisy, who resides at Brian Center of Salisbury; survivors include: 2 sons, Gary Allen (Laura) Medford and Darryl Lee (April) Medford, all of Mocksville; a sister, Ruby (Luther) Cain of Clemmons; 2 brothers, Jesse (Carlytta) Medford Jr. and Ralph (Shirley) Medford of Winston Salem.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407; or Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, 28144.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Eric Sam Manning
Eric Sam Manning, 53, of Cornatzer Road, Mocksville, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his home.
Born in Nash County on May 31, 1955, he was the son of Sam Allen Manning Jr. of Chesapeake, Va. and Anganetha Christine Popp. He last worked at Barnes Tin Shop.
Survivors: his wife, Robin Michelle Morris Manning, whom he married on June 20, 2003; a daughter, Lisa Kay Manning of Mocksville; a stepdaughter, Christy Lewis of Mocksville; a stepson, Shaw Reynolds of Sharpsburg; 2 brothers, Bruce Allen (Cindy) Manning of Roanoke Rapids, and David Rudolph (Lorrie) Manning of Oak Creek, Wisc.; a sister, Amy Marie (Neal Hymel) Bass of Wake Forest; 4 step grandchildren, Damian, Devon and Dacoda Lewis and Gabriella Reynolds.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Manning was held on April 20 in the Edgecombe Memorial Park in Tarboro,.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Donald Lewis Johnson
Donald Lewis Johnson, 53, originally from Salisbury, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Salisbury to the late Mamie Lee Perry Johnson and Louis Johnson. He attended the Rowan County public schools. He was a self-employed plumber and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jennie and Jimmie Hawthorne, and aunts Vina Hawthorne and Lillie Mae Rhodes.
Survivors: his wife, Margo Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; son, Donald L. Johnson Jr. of Jacksonville; brothers Dennis (Loretta) Johnson, Salisbury, and Benjamin (Jeanette) Johnson, Mocksville; sisters Emily Perry and Charlotte (Henry) Giles, both of Salisbury; uncle James Hawthorne, Chicago, Ill.; great-aunt, Estella Rimes, Savannah, Ga.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held Friday from noon-1 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Nilous Avery officiating assisted by the Rev. Rodney Barker. A military graveside service was held Tuesday, April 28 at 11 a.m.
Online condolences: www.Hairstonfh.com.
Edward Michael Tkach
Mr. Edward Michael Tkach, 77, of Clemmons, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at his home.
He was born Sept. 27, 1931 in Monmoth County, N.J. to Michael Victoria Kocumbas Tkach. Mr. Tkach was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer after 21 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Anne Chaffin Tkach and a daughter, Valerie Harris.
Survivors: 6 children, Debbie Lowdermilk and husband Gray of Mocksville, Edward M. Tkach Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y., Albert G. Tkach and wife Donna of Advance, Frankie A. Starnes and husband James of High Rock, David A. Tkach and wife Paula and Cliff B. Tkach and wife Renae, all of Mocksville; 11 grandchildren, Will, Ben and Kelly Lowdermilk, Heather Vestal, Sterling Tkach, Brandy Shore, Kaylee and Ashlee Trivette, Jesse and Emmie Tkach and Adam Ridenhour; 2 great-grandchildren, Aiyden and Karlynn Vestal, and a special friend, David Damico.
The family will have a private graveside service.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.