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Jacob (Ray) Byerly, 63, died at his home in Martinsville Va., on Feb. 26, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob (Wood) Byerly and Mary Branch Byerly; a brother, Marvin Byerly; and a sister, Dorothy Reid.
Survivors: his wife, Joann Byerly of the home; a daughter, Patricia (Patty) Gusler of Christiansburg Va.; brothers, James (J.B.) Byerly of Lexington, Ronnie Byerly of Manning, S.C., and Billy Byerly and Jerry Byerly of Mocksville; sisters, Ruby Random of Charlotte, Betty Potts and Brenda Lanier of Advance, and Mary (Edith) Clark of Lexington; and a grandson.
Mr Byerly was buried at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, Va.
Memorials: Hospice of Martinsville/Henry Co., PO Box 1124, Martinsville, VA 24114.
Ruth McDaniel Wilkins
Ruth McDaniel Wilkins died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Monroe Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 28, 1921 in Salisbury to the late William Henderson and Sally Leonard McDaniel. She lived in Monroe for the past 33 years, having retired from Central Soya Corp. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Monroe and an active participant of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and cooking and was always doing something to help someone in the community.
Preceding her in death were brothers, William H., John “Scooter,” Joe C., and Grover Ray McDaniel, and a sister, Marie McDaniel.
Survivors: her husband, William Howard Wilkins of Monroe; 3 sons, Bill of Raleigh, Bob (Dian) of Kannapolis, and David (Jeanette) of Kennesaw, Ga.; 2 daughters, Judy (Frank) Evans of Roxboro, and Patsy (Blair) Johnson of Madison, Ala.; a brother, James F. McDaniel of Atlanta; sisters, Betty (Bill) Wright of Pfafftown, Doris (Bob) Gaither of Winston-Salem, and Loraine (Bob) Blackwood of Cooleemee; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at McEwen Funeral Home Monday, March 3. The funeral service was Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. at Oakland Baptist Church in Monroe.
Memorials: in her memory to Health Quest, 415 E. Franklin St., Monroe, 28112; or Oakland Baptist Radio Ministry, 600 E. Sunset Drive, Monroe, 28112.
Ellen Allen Mabe
Mrs. Ellen Elizabeth Allen Mabe, 86, of US 64 East, Mocksville, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
Mrs. Mabe was born June 28, 1921, in Davie County to the late James Gaston and Ophelia Smith Allen. She was formerly employed by Moleigh Garment Co. Mrs. Mabe and her husband, Woodrow were part owners of Twin Cedars Golf Course where she had worked for 15 years before retiring and could often be found serving Bullhole burgers and doing whatever else that needed to be done. Mrs. Mabe was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville. She spent much of her time caring for others, including her parents and her husband. Mrs. Mabe enjoyed sewing and was particularly fond of gospel music.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Mabe, in 2004.
Survivors: 2 sons, Kenneth W. (Katherine) Mabe of Southport and Edgar Ray (Lois) Mabe of Franklin; a sister, Mary Nell (Bob) Benson of Mocksville; a brother, Cecil (Lena Mae) Allen of Sheffield; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, Lillie W. Mabe of Mocksville, Mae Allen Wood of Rowan County and Mattie Witcher of Conyers, Ga.; a brother-in-law, Odis (Betty) Mabe of Landis; and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.
A graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury with the Rev. Paul Seelman officiating. A memorial service followed at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville. The family received friends Monday, March 3, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: First Presbyterian Building Fund, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville.
Ura Bliss Martin
Ura Bliss Money Martin, 97, died on Monday, March 3, 2008.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1911. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1928 as valedictorian. She retired after 27 years as manager of the cafeteria for Courtney School. She lived in Snellville, Ga., with her daughter from 1985-2003 and then moved to Advance. While living in Georgia, she served in a nursing home ministry for many years. She reached out to the lonely, the staff was amazed that her time and effort was spent with people much younger than she was.
Preceding her in death were her parents, B.C. and Vallie Money; her husband, Harvey Lester Martin, brothers Brodie and Ben Money; sisters, Ruth Whitaker and Lola Brown.
Survivors: her children, Olivia Talbert of Advance, Ben (Shelby) Martin of Boonville and Carol Peters of Advance; 3 sisters, Lela Johnson, and Doris (Charlie) Hobson of Yadkinville and Ada Lee Jester of Texas; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, March 6, at 3 p.m. in the Mackie-Sinclair Chapel with Dr. Sam Brockway of Lawrenceville, Ga., the Revs. Harry Sammons, and Jimmy Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery of Courtney Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1945 and taught Sunday School for many years. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday, March 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Calvin Simmons Ministries, PO Box 1181, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.