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Mr. Tommy Ray Collins, 75, of Winston-Salem, died on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Forsyth County to the late James Edgar and Myrtle Denny Collins. Mr. Collins served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
His wife of 54 years, Dorothea Myrick Collins, his parents and 2 brothers, Odell and Eddie Collins, preceded him in death.
Surviving: 2 daughters, Deborah Booe and husband Early of Mocksville and Sharon Collins of Winston-Salem; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Collins of Raleigh.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Elder Early Booe officiating. Burial followed in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. The family received friends Saturday at the funeral home before the service.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or Mount Zion Holiness Church Building Fund, c/o Elder Early Booe, 168 Williams St., Mocksville.
Maggie Lucille Saine
Mrs. Maggie Lucille McClain Saine, 90, of Woodleaf, died on Monday, March 5, 2007 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Saine was born on Jan. 5, 1917 in Davie County, to the late Carl and Betty Williams McClain. She attended Cooleemee Schools. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Saine was a member of Corinth Church of Christ.
Mrs. Saine was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Henry Saine on Feb. 2, 1994.
Survivors: 3 sons, Ron Saine and wife Catherine, Henry Saine and wife Reba, all of Salisbury, and Darriell Saine and wife Susie of Cleveland, NC; 3 daughters: Rosa S. Brooks and husband Roy of Cleveland, Glenda S. Deal and husband Doug, and Norma S. Little and husband Tom, all of Salisbury; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8 at Corinth Church of Christ with R.D. McDaniel officiating. Burial was to follow in the church cemetery.
The family was to receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at Summersett Funeral Home, at other times the family will be at their respective homes.
Memorials: Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, 3570 Needmore Road, Woodleaf, 27054.
Shirley Ann Myers
Mrs. Shirley Ann Myers Myers, 69, of NC 801 S., Advance, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Myers was born July 14, 1937, in Forsyth County, to the late Marvin and Esther Myers Myers. She was member of Elbaville United Methodist Church, where she had been active with youth groups. Mrs. Myers enjoyed fishing with her husband and doing crafts. She loved children and letting them be themselves and believed that you needed to reach for the stars.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Junior Myers, on Feb. 12, 2007; and a brother, Sonny Myers.
Survivors: a daughter and 2 sons, Becky Lyons and husband Gene of Mt. Airy, Tommy Myers and wife Lori of Advance and Steve Myers and wife Trish of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Helen Robertson of Advance and Louise Kite and husband Dayton of Winston-Salem; 4 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, March 5, at Elbaville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Karl Kelly officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, March 4, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Betty Lou Akers
Mrs. Betty Lou Akers, 67, of Wyo Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born June 18, 1939 in Eden to the late Pinkney and Mary R. Sims. Mrs. Akers was retired from the Davie County School System and was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church, where she enjoyed visiting and participating in the Nursing Home Ministry with her husband and church family.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Sims.
Surviving: her husband of 34 years, Charles W. Akers of the home; her son, Charles L. Akers of the home; a sister, Florene Nelson, Kernersville; 3 nephews; 2 great-nephews; and a great-niece.
Her funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 at Turners Creek Baptist Church by Revs. Bobby Russell, Bobby Robertson, and Scott Welch. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Dwight Hepler
Dwight “Moody” Hepler, 67, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007 at Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born Feb. 9, 1940 in Cooleemee, a son of the late Margie Speaks Hepler and Roy Hepler. He was a 1958 graduate of Davie High School and Salisbury Business College. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked as a supervisor with N.C. Finishing Co. Moody loved family and friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed genealogy. He was of the Baptist faith, was master of the Fulton Masonic Temple Lodge 99 in 1980, was district deputy Grand Master for three years, a 32nd degree Mason, and he started a scholarship fund. He served on the N.C. Governor’s Council on Aging. He held offices with the Jaycees and in Rowan and Davie County Young Republican clubs.
Survivors: his wife, Barbara Miller Hepler, whom he married on Feb. 26, 1965; a son, Marcus Hepler of Mocksville; and 4 sisters, Geraldine O’Neil of Cooleemee, Cleo Sipes of Woodleaf, Helen Oakley of Greensboro and Christine Livengood.
Mr. Hepler was cremated. A memorial service will be held later.
John J. Walker Jones Jr.
John Jay Walker Jones Jr., 79, of Milling Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Salisbury Center.
Born in Davie County on May 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Mattie Smith and John W. Jones Sr. He was retired after 33 years from Drexel Heritage Furniture and was a member of Dulin United Methodist Church.
His wife, Alene Shoaf Jones, preceded him in death, as did a son, Jimmy Jones, son-in-law, Don Foster, and 2 brothers, Fred Jones and Bill Jones.
Survivors: a daughter, Jane Foster of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Helen Butner of Advance and Lois Hendrix of Mocksville; and 2 grandsons
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jones was held Tuesday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in the Davie Funeral Chapel in Mocksville with the Rev. Richard Whiteheart officiating. Burial was in the Dulin United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, March 5, at Davie Funeral Service.
Memorials: Don Foster Memorial Mission, c/o Fork Baptist Church, 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville.
Daniel Boone Steelman
Mr. Daniel Boone Steelman of Lone Hickory Road and Footville died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville.
He was born July 23, 1916 in Davie County to the late William Boone Sr. and Pearl Renegar Steelman. Mr. Steelman was a full-time farmer, saw-mill operator, and gardener, raising produce for the Statesville Produce Market for more than 30 years. He lived 85 years in what was known as the old Footville Post Office of Lone Hickory. He coached Little League baseball, loved watching baseball and eating hotdogs with extra onions. Mr. Steelman was a charter member of the Lone Hickory Fire Department and Recreation. He was one of the oldest members of Sandy Springs Baptist Church, where he served the church as a Sunday School Teacher, and years ago helped to dig graves by hand for funerals in the cemetery. In July of 2006 he celebrated his 90th birthday, and was proud to have an attendance of more than 100 people. Mr. Steelman loved to play harmonica for family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Gillean Steelman; an infant sister, Virginia Steelman; sisters, Coralee Pope, Bernice Stewart, Jessie Pruitt, Ruth Edsel; and a brother, William Boone Steelman Jr.
Surviving: his children, Jimmy (Dorothy) Steelman, Aileen Steelman, Jackie (Gail) Steelman, all of Lone Hickory; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jewel Hull.
The family received friends Monday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sandy Springs Baptist Church by the Revs. Howard Wagoner and Chris Hauser. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Yadkin Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, 27055; or to charity of the donor’s choice.
Samuel Smith Short
Mr. Samuel Smith Short Jr., 86, of Winston-Salem, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Brookridge Retirement Community.
He was born June 17, 1920, in Catawba County to the late Samuel Smith and Mabel Davis Short. Mr. Short was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, had worked at General Electric and was a cattle farmer. He was a graduate of Mocksville High School, Class of 1938, and attended N.C. State University. Mr. Short was a member of the Mocksville Masonic Lodge, was a past lodge master and for three years was district grand master. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mocksville.
He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Henry Short and Frank Short.
Survivors: his wife, Ruth Wagner Short of the home; a sister, Mabel (R.C.) Jones of Salisbury; a sister-in-law, Sara W. Holland of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 3 nieces; and 5 nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Seelman officiating. The family received friends Saturday, March 3, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville.
Memorials: Alzheimers Assoc., Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, 28215-3220; Grandfather Home for Children, PO Box 98, Banner Elk, 28604-0098; or Mocksville First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville.
Martha L. Ridenhour
Mrs. Martha Louise Auman Ridenhour, 79, of Mocksville, died Monday, March 5, 2007.
She was born March 1, 1928, in Randolph County to the late Walter C. and Edna Louise Trogdon Auman. Mrs. Ridenhour retired from Drexel-Heritage after 47 years in the personnel department. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Ridenhour enjoyed knitting, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors: a daughter, Candace (Eddie) Woody of Rockwell; a son, Tommy Ridenhour of Monroe; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, W.C. (Billie) Auman and Lacy Auman, all of Seagrove; 2 nieces; a great-niece; and 2 great-nephews.
A funeral service was to be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Hutcherson officiating. Burial was to follow in Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury. The family was to receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials: American Lung Assoc. of NC, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, 27607.
Charles Harold Benson
Mr. Charles Harold Benson, 80, of Junction Road, Cooleemee, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Rowan County to the late John Sylvester and Fannie Elnora Hudspeth Benson. Mr. Benson was retired from Norandal and had been a brick mason. He had attended Salisbury City schools and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Benson enjoyed going to gospel sings and traveling.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Lucille Nail Benson, on May 2, 2003; 2 sisters, Kaye Purdy and Mildred Myers; and 2 brothers, John Benson and Robert Benson.
Survivors: a sister, Clara (Eugene) Bozay of Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Tucker officiating. Burial followed in Salisbury City Cemetery.
Memorials: Davie Home Health, PO Box 848, Mocksville; or American Heart Assoc., Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Janie C. Donaldson
Mrs. Janie C. Donaldson of Winston-Salem died Saturday, March 3, 2007 following a sudden illness.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1936 to the late J.C. and Ina Mae Collette of Mocksville. Mrs. Donaldson was a graduate of Catawba College. She retired from R.J. Reynolds High School after 35 years of teaching with the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.
Survivors: her husband of 49 years, Ellis T. Donaldson; a son, Alan Donaldson and wife Billie of Lewisville; a daughter, Denise D. Nelson and husband Joe of Vale; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Dunn and her husband Dr. Grady Dunn of Winston-Salem.
A memorial service was held at Robin Hood Road Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 7, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Hackworth officiating.
Donations: American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, 27407.
Clifford A. Nash
Clifford A. “Pete” Nash of Mocksville died Feb. 27, 2007.
He was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Union County to the late Lester and Ethel Helms Nash. Mr. Nash was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines for 7 years, 3 months, 9 days and 1 breakfast. He fought at Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and other Pacific locations, serving in the 1st Marine Division, 8th Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment. Mr. Nash was retired from Western Electric. He was a member of Fork Baptist Church, although he generally preferred to commune with God and nature while riding his tractor and working in his garden.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Hendrix Nash; 3 brothers, Hovis, Walter Mutt and infant Wade Nash; and an infant sister, Mildred.
Survivors: 2 daughters, Carol Spencer of Charlotte and Susan Nash (husband Charles Jenkins) of Winston-Salem; a sister, Mary Harrington of Austin, Texas; a brother, Robert (Carolyn) Nash of Marshville; and a special friend, David Holbrook of Charlotte.
A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, March 2, at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Henry Hendrix officiating, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends Thursday, March 1, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: cemetery fund at Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E, Mocksville; or a charity of donor’s choice.
Nellie C. Renegar
Mrs. Nellie C. Renegar, 77, of Lone Hickory Road, Yadkinville, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at her home.
She was born Nov. 12, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Herman and Rachel Holcomb Chamberlain. Mrs. Renegar was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her garden and flowers, traveling, canning, and cooking for her family. She loved and kept many children, including all of her grandchildren, at her home. She was retired from Bates Nitewear in Yadkinville, was a quilter, a member of the Yadkin River Quilters Guild, and the Hudson Essex Automobile Club. Mrs. Renegar was a faithful member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church where she served the church as a Sunday School teacher, played the piano, and was a member of the WMU.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, J. Roger Bud Chamberlain, and by an infant sister, Doris Chamberlain.
Surviving: her husband of 57 years, Bobby G. Renegar of the home; 2 children, Debbie (Ron) Bray, Gray (Amber) Renegar, all of Yadkinville; 5 grandchildren; a brother, Wayne (Shirley) Chamberlain, Yadkinville; sisters-in-law, Laura R. Chamberlain, Estelle Baity, Dot Renegar; brother-in-law, Bristol (Betty) Renegar; and several close friends and neighbors, including Betty and Don Stroud.
The family received friends Tuesday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at Sandy Springs Baptist Church by the Rev. David Kiser. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, 27055; or O.I. Foundation, PO Box 630342, Baltimore, MD 21263-0342.