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Kenneth Aubrey Draughn, 27, of Point Road, Mocksville, died on Friday, Sept.12, as the result of an ATV accident.
Born in Davie County on May 12, 1981, he was the son of Kenneth Gray Draughn and Renee Waller Kitts. He was employed by Barr Heating and Air Conditioning.
Also surviving: a daughter, Bridget Laura Draughn; 2 brothers, Aaron Draughn and Phillip Justin Kitts, a sister, Penny Draughn; his fiancé, April Howell; grandparents Donnie and Nellie Waller and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Draughn.
The service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at noon in the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Chris Williams officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11-noon at the funeral home.
Memorials: Davie Funeral Service to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Avery Dulin Booe
Avery Clanard Dulin “AC” Booe, of Mocksville died on Sept. 14, 2008 after a short illness.
He was born May 24, 1954, in Davie County to Nellie Etchison and Early Booe Sr., who preceded him in death.
Survivors: his siblings, Carlton (Sharon) Booe, Brenda Booe, Bobby (Laura) Booe, all of Mocksville, and Elder Early (Deborah) Booe of Winston-Salem; Aunt Libby and Uncle Billy Etchison; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials will be accepted at Graham Funeral Home in memory of Mr. Booe. The family may be contacted at 1401 Winfield Dr., Winston-Salem, 27105 regarding the memorial service on Sept. 19. A contact number is 336-972-8424.
Online condolences: GrahamFuneralHome.net.
Mary Francis Johnson
Mrs. Mary Frances Beaver Johnson, 87, of North Main Street, Mocksville, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Genesis Healthcare Center in Salisbury.
Mrs. Johnson was born Dec. 28, 1920, in Rowan County, to the late Paul Jerry and Stella Elizabeth Adams Beaver. Mrs. Johnson was retired from Erwin Mills in Cooleemee. She was a member of the Mocksville Church of God. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed watching television and going to listen to gospel singings in Myrtle Beach with her brother, Marshall.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Whitener in 1976.
Survivors: 6 brothers, Gordon Beaver of Salisbury, Marshall (Betty) Beaver of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Edwin D. (Lorine) Beaver of Salisbury, Donald M. (Nancy) Beaver of Mocksville, Jimmy (Betty) Beaver of Danbury, Va. and David Beaver of King; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Rose Cemetery. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Mocksville Church of God, 844 US 64 E, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Andrew J. Harrison
Mr. Andrew Jameson “Jamey” Harrison, 24, of Buck Seaford Road, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his home.
He was born Jan. 6, 1984, in Volusia County, Fla. Mr. Harrison was employed by Advance Consumer Electronics in Advance. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at the lake and with his family and friends.
Survivors: his father, Terry (Carol) Harrison of the home; his mother, Shelley Bee Undercoffler Jones of Pennsylvania; his fiance, Leigh Anna Hendrickson of Mocksville; 4 brothers, Terry Harrison Jr., Casey (Shana) Harrison, all of Mocksville, Donny Dinora of Florida, and Shawn Dinora of Mocksville; paternal grandparents, Blackie and Virginia Harrison; maternal grandparents, Donald and Vivian Undercoffler of Florida; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and his special companion, his dog, Roxie.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Buckner and Greg McEwen officiating. The family received friends Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Davie Humane Society, PO Box 153, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Charlee Nicole Dulin
Charlee Nicole Dulin, 27, died on Sept. 10, 2008 in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after 25 years of illness.
She was born June 19, 1981 in Davie County, daughter of Charles Dulin and Carol Smoot. She graduated from Davie High School in 1999. Nikki was artistic, and loved to do needlepoint and paint pottery. Due to her health condition, Nikki was limited in activities, but she did enjoy attending church service at Mt. Zion Holiness Church with her great-grandmother, Laura Bell Dulin.
Survivors: her father, Charles Dulin of Mocksville; her mother, Carol S.(Franklin) Fisher of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Rufus Dawyn and Jonathan Ashley, both of Mocksville; maternal grandparents, Rondal and Beatrice Smoot; paternal grandparent, Nora Barker; step grandmother, Juanita Fisher; 4 aunts, Patricia, Rhonda, Sharon and Tirena; 3 uncles, Richard, William Ricky, and Dennis Ashley; special friends, Glenn Eubanks and Erica Tyson; many other relatives and friends.
Her funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home. Pastor Nettye I. Barber officiated and burial followed at Mt. Zion Holiness Church Cemetery. The family received friends before the service.
Online condolences can be made at the website: GrahamFuneralHome.net.
Ethel Scott Pruitt
Ethel Louise Scott Pruitt, 62, of Mocksville, died on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center after a extended illness.
She was born in Davie County on Nov. 24, 1945, daughter of the late Junior Lee and Stella Scott. She attended Davie County Schools and Wilkes Community College, where she studied early childhood education. She was last employed by YVEDDI as a Head Start teacher. She was a member of the Ambassadors For Jesus Christ Church in Cleveland. She served as assistant pastor, Sunday School teacher, church secretary, pastors aide member, member of the executive board, nurses & ushers board, missionary board, YPHA and elder.
In 1963 she married the late Livingston Jerome Pruitt, who preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1997. Her siblings who preceded her in death include Mary Elizabeth Rucker, Stella Mae Campbell, William Scott, and Karen Watkins.
Survivors: a son, Stanley Pruitt of Cooleemee; daughter Latoya Pruitt of the home, Sharon Smoot (niece) of Cleveland; a brother, Robert Scott of Mocksville, 3 sisters, Annie Lee McMiller of Winston-Salem, Carolyn Jean Williams of Boonville, and Joyce Brown of Winston-Salem; a long-life friend, Brenda Cuthbertson of Cleveland; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Ambassadors for Jesus Christ Church in Cleveland. Overseer Beatrice Vaughters will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service at the church.
Online condolences can be made at the website: GrahamFuneralHome.net.
Jane Ann 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. Jane 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 will be remembered for her devotion to her family, commitment to her profession and the love she shared with friends.
She was also 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 Road, Mocksville.
Online condolences can be made at the website: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Belva Annie Plowman
Belva Annie Plowman, 86, of Plowman Lane, Advance, died on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Born in Dial, Ga., on April 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Hamilton and Josephine Thurmond Fox. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Her husband, William Ellis Plowman, preceded her in death in 1966. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Arnell and Vernon Fox; and a sister, Priscilla Eaton.
Survivors: 5 sons, Bill G. (Wanda) Plowman of Advance, William H. Plowman of Mocksville, David L. (Cindy) Plowman of Clarksville, Tenn., Larry D. Plowman of Pinnacle, and Danny K. (Linda) Plowman of Siler City; 5 daughters, Annie Ruth Whitaker of Mocksville, Katie L. (Dave) Clinard of Lexington, Sara J. (George) Swain of Winston-Salem, Elizabeth Plowman of Advance and Kathy D. Plowman of Mocksville; a sister, Lorene Woody of Blue Ridge, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Plowman was held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Scott Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery. The family received friends Thursday from 10-noon at the funeral home.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103 .
Online condolences can be made at the website: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Douthit K. Whitaker
Mr. Douthit Kimber “D.K.” Whitaker, 83, of US 158, Mocksville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at his home.
He was born March 10, 1925, in Davie County to the late William Kimbrough and Margaret Belle McClamrock Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker was a veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during Word War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Whitaker was a retired plumber and had worked for Hanes Dye and Finishing for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting and traveling. Mr. Whitaker had been involved with the Boy Scouts as an assistant scout master.
He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Forrest Whitaker and Vernon Whitaker Sr.
Survivors: his wife, Sarah Sain Whitaker of the home; a son, Steven Don (Linda) Whitaker of Mocksville; a grandson, Shane (Charlene) Whitaker of Maryland; a sister, Gladys Griffith of Statesville; a brother, Grady L. (Jenny) Whitaker of Boca Raton, Fla.; 2 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Whitaker and Laura Grey Whitaker; 2 stepgreat-grandchildren, Christopher and Heather Hawkins; a special niece, Elaine Armsworthy of Advance; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Revs. Larry Thompson, Ron Mann and Charles Stewart officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard.
Memorials: Davie Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 848, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Martha Pauline Knight
Martha Pauline Knight, 89, of Bronx, N.Y., died on Sept. 2, 2008 at Calvary Hospital in Bronx.
Also known as Mattie Knox, she was born May 16, 1919 in Winston-Salem, the youngest of three children of Stella (Foster) and Ossie Knox of Davie County. She lost her parents at a young age and was raised in a foster care home in Mocksville, where she completed her education at Davie County Training School. She moved to Utica, N.Y. where she joined her sister, Margaret (Knox) Martin. She worked at a war plant where she met and married Cyril Knight. She converted to Catholicism so her children could attend New York private and parochial schools. She was a nursing assistant, and retired from Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1979 after 20 years. She lived for several years at Laconia Nursing Home in Bronx.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Oliver Knight in 2003, and Cyril (Joey) Knight in 2004.
Survivors: her daughter, Barbara Cammock and husband Reuben of Bloomfield, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Alice Knight of Brooklyn; a grandson, Eric Knight of Florida; 3 granddaughters, Natalie Dexter (Michael Sr.) of Bronx, Alisa Harrison (Kendall) Far of Rockaway, N.Y., and Dr. Danielle Knight M.D. of Brooklyn; 2 great-grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Marc Dexter; 2 godchildren, Candise Cordero of Bushkill, Pa. and Shirley Thomas of Greensboro; 2 sisters-in-law, Myrtle Bolling of Bronx, Ruth Granger of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Albert Bolling of Bronx; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.
Her funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 6 at Herbert T. McCalls Funeral Home in Bronx, officiated by the Rev. Thomas Fenlon. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx.
Derry Ray Barnhardt
The Rev. Derry Ray Barnhardt, 74, of Advance died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at his home.
He was born Feb. 17, 1934 in Davie County to Olin Lewis and Edna Carter Barnhardt. An ordained minister, he had served several United Methodist churches in the Western North Carolina conference and was the current minister of visitation, at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church.
Survivors: his wife, Ommie Sue Barnhardt; 3 sons, Derry Barnhardt Jr. and wife Jeri of Pfafftown, Mac Barnhardt and wife Robyn of St. Simons Island, Ga. and Alan Barnhardt and wife Pam of Monroeville, Ala.; 6 grandchildren, Laura, Alan, Miles, Sarah Baker, Maggie and Paden; 4 sisters, Helen Everhart, Ann Barnhardt, Emily Ford, and Freda Schlaman, and 2 brothers, George Barnhardt and Gray Barnhardt.
A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem with Dr. Earl Wilson officiating. The family received friends following the service at the church.
Memorials: N.C. Center on Actual Innocence, PO Box 52446, Shannon Plaza Station, Durham, 27717-2446.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Madge Smith Lee
Madge Smith Lee died on Sept. 12, 2008.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1921, a daughter of the late David Guy and Celina Nichols Smith. Mrs. Lee was a member of Princeton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Parker Lee, and her son, James Parker Lee Jr.
Survivors: her son, David and his wife Marsha Lee of Mocksville; daughter-in-law, Joan Lee of Hampton, Va.; 5 grandsons; a great-grandson; 4 great-granddaughters; extended family members; and special friends, Max and Audrey Retherford.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Princeton Cemetery with the Rev. Dwayne Batten officiating.
Dora Yates
Mrs. Dora Green Yates, 84, of Concord, died at her residence on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Perry Lemmons officiating. Burial followed at West Concord Cemetery.
Mrs. Yates was born April 1, 1924 in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late George T. and Julie McIntyre Green. She was retired from Cannon Mills and then Willis Theater Drive-In, where she ran the concession stand and Mr. Yates the film projector. She was a former member of Concord Tabernacle.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Wilson Yates; daughters Verna Yates Whitley and Margie Yates Freeman; a great-granddaughter; and son-in-laws, Alfred E. Roach, Bobby W. Love and Ray Whitley Sr.
Survivors: her daughter Peggy Yates Love of Concord; sister, Maggie Brindle and husband Charlie of Cooleemee; grandchildren, Ray Whitley, Alan Whitley, George Sanders, all of Concord, Lance Whitley of Mocksville, Shane Freeman of Rhode Island, Vickie Powell of Kannapolis and Mildred Whitley of Mount Pleasant; 21 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care of Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, 28081.
Online condolences: www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.