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Donald Gene Dailey Jr., 42, of Laquinta Drive, Advance, died on Friday, Sept. 19, at his home.
Born in Barnesville, Ohio on Feb. 21, 1966, he was the son of Donald Jene Dailey Sr. and Mildred Morris Dailey of Ohio, who survive. He was employed by Clemmons Hardwoods and attended Mock United Methodist Church.
Survivors: his wife, Cheryl Diana Zayac Dailey, who he married on Aug. 25, 2005; a son, Donald Dailey III of Byesville, Ohio; a daughter, Jessie Dailey (Adam) Smith of Brunswick, Ohio; 4 brothers, Richard (Reene) Dailey and William Dailey of Barnesville, Edward Dailey of Douglas, Ga. and Robert Dailey of Kipling, Ohio; 7 sisters, Sharon D. Stevens of Kimbolton, Ohio, Louella D. Johnson of Salesville, Ohio, Karen Dailey of Cardington, Ohio, Judy (Edd) Peeple of East Sparta, Ohio, Patricia Dailey of Salesville, Ohio, Chriseina Whittle and Donna Dailey of Cambridge, Ohio, and a grandchild, Marshall Smith.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Dailey was held on Monday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. at Mocks United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Brake officiating. The received friends at the church Monday. Burial was Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. in the Halleys Ridge Cemetery in Ava, Ohio.
Richard H. Lawson Sr.
Mr. Richard Harold Lawson Sr., 72, of East Lake Drive, Mocksville, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at his home.
He was born Nov. 29, 1935, in Stokes County to the late Roscoe and Zena James Lawson. Mr. Lawson was retired from the U.S. Air Force and from AT&T. He was a member of Trinity Christian Church in Winston-Salem. Mr. Lawson was a NASCAR fan.
Survivors: his wife of 45 years, Margaret Lazenby Lawson of the home; 2 daughters, Sheri Dawn (Richard) Mack of Mooresville and Robin Perry of Mocksville; 2 sons, Dennis W. Moore of Shelby and Richard Lawson II of Winston-Salem; 8 grandchildren, Richard Lee (Kristina) Moore, Sheri (Brian) Goode, Jennifer (Chris) Couch, Cheson Holtzclaw, Ryan (Brittany) Perry, Nicole Perry, Richard Lee Lawson and Patrick Lawson; and 8 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Joe Smith and Fred Carlton officiating. Burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard. The family received friends from Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Juanita G. Hendrix
Mrs. Juanita G. Hendrix, 74, of Needmore Road, Woodleaf, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008.
She was born July 11, 1934, in Rowan County to the late Robert Aaron and Thelma Lee Safriet Gentle. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of South River United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas “Tommy” Chunn Hendrix Jr. on May 13, 2008.
Survivors: 2 children, Susan (Jeff) Cobb and Mike (Sandy) Hendrix, all of Woodleaf; 3 grandchildren, Brett Hendrix, Nicole and T.J. Cobb, all of Woodleaf; a sister, Mildred (Jr.) Powell of Woodleaf; and her caregiver and friend, Annie Rosas of Woodleaf.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at South River United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Billy Towery and Mike Lane officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church following the service.
Memorials: South River Methodist Preschool or Missions Food Pantry, 2880 S. River Church Rd., Woodleaf, 27054.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Lillian Black Cornelison
Mrs. Lillian Arlyne Black Cornelison, 84, of Angell Road, Mocksville died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born July 27, 1924, in Forsyth County to the late William Thomas and Martha Childress Black. Mrs. Cornelison was a homemaker and a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Lewisville. She loved gardening and working with flowers.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Burgess Cornelison on Oct. 8, 1998; 2 sisters, Esther Tuttle and Hattie Deszern; and 4 brothers, Joseph, Lee, Richard and Arthur Black.
Survivors: 2 sons, Larry (Frankie) Cornelison of West Jefferson and Jake Cornelison of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Melanie Perron of West Virginia and Jeffrey (Mona) Cornelison of Greensboro; 2 great-grandchildren, Connor Cornelison and Aidan Blumquist; 2 special nieces, Buster (B.C.) Spillman and Hazel Suzy Deszern; special friend, Melvaree Beeding; and several other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Timothy M. Wolf officiating. Burial followed in Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lewisville. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 19, at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Jane Johnson Anderson
Mrs. Jane Ann Crotts Johnson Anderson, 83, of New Hampshire Court, Mocksville, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2008, at her home.
She was born June 6, 1925, in Davidson County, to the late Ressie Jennings and Chester Lafayette Crotts. She spent most of her life in Farmington, where she raised her family with her first husband, Bill Johnson. In 1957, she went to work for E.C. Morris Insurance Agency in Mocksville where she worked for almost 50 years as an agent and advisor to many Davie residents. In 1996, she married C. Roy Anderson of Bear Creek where she made her home until his death. She was known for her devotion to family, commitment to her profession and the love she shared with friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Gaston Johnson Sr. in 1968, and C. Roy Anderson in 2002; a brother, William C. Crotts of Mechanicsville, Va.; and a stepson, Billy Anderson of Virginia Beach, Va.
Survivors: 2 sons, William Gaston (June) Johnson Jr. of Mocksville and George Hauser (Sarah) Johnson of Newton; a stepdaughter, Darleen Anderson of Virginia Beach, Va.; 4 stepsons, Charles (Oleana) Anderson of Winston-Salem, Jerry (Dianne) Anderson of Mocksville, Maurice (Grace) Anderson and Donald (Carolyn) Anderson, all of Statesville; 4 grandchildren; a great-grandson; 9 stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at Farmington Community Cemetery with the Rev. Don Routh officiating. The family remained at the graveside following the service to greet friends.
Memorials: Farmington Community Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. J.T. Greene, 2563 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 27028.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Sue Ellin Heffner
Mrs. Sue Ellin Heffner, died at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008.
She was born Sept. 13, 1947 in Bristol, Pa. to Delbert Roy and Katherine Wade. She spent many years in Liberia, West Africa due to her husband’s work with Caterpillar Tractor. She was an advocate after her return to the states for those who suffered from poverty in this country. Upon returning to the states, she and her family resided in Advance and she began work on a nursing degree. She obtained her RN degree at Forsyth Technical College. She worked at Charter Behavioral Services, Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro and finished her nursing career at Baptist Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Surviving: her husband of 37 years, James Joseph Heffner; 2 daughters, Rachel Ellin Heffner and Rebecca Sue Heffner of Chicago; a son, James Michael Heffner of Mt. Airy; grandson, Joshua Sebastian Heffner; and 3 sisters, Sherry Sturkey, Melissa Butterworth and Holly Helmuth.
A memorial service and celebration of her life was conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Parkway Presbyterian Church on Yorkshire Road, off Silas Creek Parkway, with the Rev. Daniel Wilkers officiating. The family received friends following the service in the church parlor.
Memorials: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 107 Westdale Ave., Winston-Salem, 27101.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Mary Frances Berrier
Mrs. Mary Frances Martin Berrier, 88, of Deadmon Road, Mocksville, died on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
She was born March 18, 1920, in Davie County to the late John Wesley and Maggie Belle Williams Martin. Mrs. Berrier was a graduate of Cooleemee High School and was employed with Erwin Mills in Cooleemee for many years. She loved her church, working outdoors with her flowers, and was an artist. For many years, she had an antique shop and was an a collector of fine antiques, folk art, and southern pottery. Mrs. Berrier was a life-long member of Concord United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the cemetery committee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Buck Berrier on Feb. 16, 1990; and by a son, Jerry Lynn Berrier on Jan. 25, 1985.
Survivors: many nieces, nephews, her church family, and friends.
A Service of Death and Resurrection to celebrate her life will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at Concord United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Arnold Gosnell and Jim Sanders officiating. A Service of Committal followed in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville.
Memorials: Concord Cemetery Fund or the Concord Memorial Sign Fund, c/o Ronnie Seamon, 157 Pine Valley Road, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
James H. Gaither Jr.
Mr. James Hildreth Gaither Jr., 64, of Advance died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at his home.
He was born Feb. 17, 1944 in Scott County, Ky. to James Hildreth and Beryl Hoskins Gaither.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors: his wife, Beth Skillman Gaither of the home; 4 children, Sarah of the home, Jim, Jeff and Chris; 9 grandchildren, Taylor, Marty, Andi, Thomas, Gentry, Meredith, Samantha, Whitney and Stiles; his mother, Beryl Gaither; 2 sisters, Susie and Alverda; and a brother, Johnny, all of Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Cornerstone Christian Church with the Rev. Greg Little officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Gaither home.
Memorials: Davis Island Fishing Foundation, PO Box 72395, Durham, 27722.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
J.P. ‘Doodle’ Walker
Mr. J.P. “Doodle” Walker, 79, formerly of West Maple Avenue, Mocksville, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
He was born on March 3, 1929 in Davie County to the late Frank Martin and Mae Seaford Walker and was retired from Heritage Furniture Co.
He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Mike and Jake Walker.
Survivors: a daughter, Beverly (Ronnie) Houston of Statesville; 2 sisters, Lucille Daniel and Betty Daniel; 4 brothers, Bill Walker, Pete (Louise) Walker, Bailey (Linda) Walker; Kenny (Iva) Walker; and a sister-in-law, Mary Walker, all of Mocksville.
A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Jericho Church of Christ Cemetery with Claude Pharr officiating.
Memorials: Hospice of Davie, PO Box 848, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.