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Albert Lee “Whitey” Jones, 61, of Lexington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2009 at Wake Forest University Medical Center.
Born in Davie County on July 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Sherrill Asa and Dinah Mae Jones Jones. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He also served in the U.S. Army
Survivors: 2 sons, Darrell Anthony (Rhonda) Jones of Lexington and Bobby Shannon (Missy) Jones Linwood; 2 stepdaughters, Shelby Sterchi of Montana and Cynthia Rose of Salisbury; his wife, Bobbie West Jones; a brother, John David (Julia) Jones of Atlanta, Ga.; and 2 sisters, Annie Mae Allgood of Yadkinville and Virginia Lilly Hinton; 3 grandchildren; and 9 step-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jones was held Friday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at his residence on Estates Drive in Lexington.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Ollie Virgil Reavis
Ollie Virgil “O.V.” Reavis, 81, of Ollie Harkey Road, Mocksville, died on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at his home.
Born in Davie County on April 7, 1927, he was the son of the late Andrew W. Reavis Sr. and Allie Lee Wilkins Reavis. He was retired from Western Electric and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army.
Survivors: a brother and sister-in-law, Andrew W. Reavis Jr. and wife Mary Abigail Reavis of Mocksville; and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane Call and husband Doug Call of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roland Reavis and a sister, Dorothy Naylor.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Reavis was held Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Blackburn officiating. The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 17 at Davie Funeral Service.
Online condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.
Fyke Russell Akers
Mr. Fyke Russell Akers, 59, of South Salisbury Street, Mocksville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Parker County, Texas to the late Fyke Reynolds and Dora Gwendolyn Wickens Akers. Mr. Akers was employed by Panel Services and Components. He had a love for music, especially the electric guitar. Mr. Akers was a tattoo artist and loved spending time with his children.
He was also preceded in death by a son, James Russell Akers.
Survivors: his former wife, Susan A. Sharp; 5 children, Gabrielle Lynn Blye of El Dorado, Texas, Stacie Melyndakaye Fielding of W. Columbia, Texas, Crystal Reannon Akers, James Russell Akers, both of Pasadena, Calif. and Mark Russell Akers of Mocksville; 3 siblings, Donald Lynn Akers of Mocksville, Mark Lee Akers of Lewisville, Texas and Kay Lynn McCracken of Hurst, Texas.; numerous grandchildren; and his girlfriend, Angela S. Cannon.
A funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 18, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Barbara Ann Plott Lagle
Ms. Barbara Ann Plott Lagle, 61, of US 601 South, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Davie County Hospital.
She was born April 10, 1947, in Iredell County to Noah Sherman and Virginia Daniel Plott. Ms. Lagle was a member of Turrentine Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was vacation Bible school director and was a Sunday school teacher for the singles class. She was employed by Forsyth Medical Center and Touched By an Angel. Ms. Lagle had worked at Baker Furniture. She loved flowers, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Ms. Lagle was preceded in death by an infant son; and a brother-in-law, whom she was fond of, Robert Cornatzer.
Survivors: a daughter, Angie (Dennis) Smith of Advance; a son, Todd (Michelle) Lagle of Mocksville; 2 grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Lagle; a sister, Debbie Cornatzer of Advance; a brother, Gene (Dot) Plott of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Turrentine Baptist Church, with the Revs. Billy Sloop and Fred Carlton officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at the church one hour before the service. T
Memorials: Alzheimers Special Care Unit at Davie Place, 337 Hospital St., Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Thurmond E. Dull
Mr. Thurmond Edwards Dull, 81, of Edward Beck Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born in Davie County on Feb. 19, 1927, to the late Luther and Virginia Edwards Dull. Mr. Dull served in the U.S. Navy on the Atlantic Fleet during World War II. He was a member of North Main Street Church of Christ in Mocksville where he served as an elder for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains and hunting.
Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Nellie Beck Dull of the home; a daughter, Terri Maurer (Matt), and a son, Gary Dull (Deborah), all of Mocksville; 3 grandchildren, Krista Bobb, Brandon Maurer and Dillon Maurer; a great-grandson, Logan Davis; a sister, Linda Pendleton (Mike) of Bolivia; 3 brothers, Vernon Dull of Mocksville, Gene Dull of Statesville and Dean Dull (Iris) of Supply; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan., 17 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Claude Pharr and R.D. McDaniel officiating. Burial followed in Rose Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials: Carolina Bible Camp, PO Box 1234, Mocksville; or to Pacific Islands Work, PO Box 623, Forest Park, GA 30298-0623.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Kathryn M. Morris
Mrs. Kathryn Maxwell Morris, 85, of Mocksville died Thursday, Jan . 15, 2009 at Autumn Care of Mocksville.
She was born April 23, 1923 in Cecil County, Md. to Curtis Wilson and Bessie Henrietta Hansen Maxwell. Mrs. Morris was an active member of Fairview Moravian Church and a former elder. She was retired from Wake Forest University with 18 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Downing Morris Jr. and a brother, James W. Maxwell.
Surviving: 3 children, Kathie Reavis and husband James of Winston-Salem, Robert D. Morris III and wife Karen of Greensboro and Judi Davis and husband Michael of Mocksville; 7 grandchildren, Mark and Chad Elliott, Adam Morris, Shannon Anderson, Carolyn Faircloth, Nick Davis and Lauren Davis Fossa; and 6 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with the Rev. Riddick Weber, Bishop Paul Lanier and Pastor Debbie Lanier officiating. The family received friends prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials: Hospice of Davie, 377 Hospital St., Suite 103, Mocksville; or Fairview Moravian Church, 6550 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, 27106.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Sara Wagner Holland
Mrs. Sara Wagner Holland, 85, formerly of Statesville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 in a rehabilitation facility in Collegedale, Tenn.
Born in Davie County on Nov. 26, 1923, she was the youngest daughter of the late Alonza Asbury Wagner and Maudie Sain Wagner. She was a graduate of Mocksville High School, Class of 1941 and the Davis School of Nursing, Class of 1945, in Statesville, where she spent her nursing career. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and was a long-time volunteer with the American Red Cross. She was married to John E. “Foote” Holland, who preceded her in death in 1974.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Grant Wagner and wife, Hazel Taylor Wagner, and brother-in-law, Samuel S. Short.
Survivors: her son, John Edwin Holland Jr. and wife Litisha Ann of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandchildren, Randee Lee Holland of Ooltewah, Travis Brian Willett of Houston, Texas; great-grandchild, Sophia Veronica Willett of Houston; and sister, Ruth Wagner Short of Winston-Salem.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel in Statesville with the Rev. Don Shuman officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials: Grandfather Home for Children, PO Box 98, Banner Elk, 28604; or to the chapters of the American Red Cross.
James Thomas Rivers
James Thomas “Candy Man” Rivers Sr., 66, of Orlando, Fla. died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009.
He was born Oct. 9, 1942 in Adel, Ga. to the late John Henry and Carrie Rivers. He worked at Universal Studio in Orlando as a cook for many years. He enjoyed quartet singing, cooking, motorcycles, and most of all, his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Carrie Rivers; step-daughter, Kimberly Keaton; and sister, Pauline Dillard.
Survivors: his wife of 30 years, Shirley A. Keaton of Orlando; 4 sons, James (Jeannie) T. Rivers Jr. of Mocksville, Barry Rivers of Charlotte, Marshall Rivers of Mocksville, and Reginald (LaToya) Trammell Rivers of Orlando; a daughter, Yolanda Rivers of Orlando; a brother, John Russell Rivers of Greensboro; sisters, Jimmie Nell Maysfield and Bernice Ronsseau, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Elizabeth and Vivian Wright, both of Columbus, Miss., and Irma Rivers of Statesville; grandchildren, Dontay, Kenneth, Christina, Kierra, Angel, William, Ashantice, Anjaya and Reginald Jr.; 1 great-grandchild, Jakiya; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
His funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at Sanctuary of Praise, COGBF, Orlando, with Pastor Jonathan L. McKnight, officiating. Burial was in Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
On-line condolences: www.postellsmortuary.
Oralee Mathis Johnson
Mrs. Oralee Mathis Johnson, 90, of Hickory, formerly of Windy Gap Community, widow of John Claude Johnson, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at her home
Funeral services were held at 2: p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Mountain View Baptist Church in the Windy Gap Community with the Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Wilkes County, May 30, 1918, to Sherman and Lila Benton Mathis. She was a member of Mtn View Baptist Church.
Mrs. Johnson was also preceded in death by a daughter, Claudette Fulk, 5 infant children, 2 sisters, Allene Pierce and Aralee Mathis, 4 brothers, Dean Mathis, James Mathis, Woodrow Mathis, and John Mathis.
Survivors: 5 daughters, Glenda Johnson and husband Gary Leatherman of Hickory, Kathy Oleson and husband Paul of Farmington, Utah, Jerry Colvard and husband Rex of Wilkesboro, Sarah Allen and husband Terry of Advance, and Judy Harrold and husband Mike of Wilkesboro; a son, Alvin Johnson and wife Donna of Wilkesboro; a son-in-law, David Fulk of Reidsville; 3 sisters, Christine Roberts and husband Arba, Sallie Johnson and husband Blum, Hazel Hendren, all of North Wilkesboro; a brother, Gwyn Mathis and wife Edith of Flint, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials: Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, 28658.
Online condolences: www.reinssturdivant.com.
John Wesley Boger Sr.
Mr. John Wesley “Dub” Boger Sr., 85, of McClamrock Road, Mocksville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
He was born July 29, 1923, in Forsyth County to the late William Melvin and Lillie Clements Leach Boger. Mr. Boger was a member of Bixby Presbyterian Church in Advance. He was retired was from Hanes Knitwear.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Miller Boger; 3 sisters; and a brother.
Survivors: a daughter, Kathy Diane (Robert) Street of Yadkinville; 3 sons, Johnny (Travisene) Boger of Mocksville, Roger (Ruby) Boger of Virginia, and Ricky (Kathy Jo) Boger of Advance; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; a great-greatgranddaughter; a step-great-greatgrandson; and his dog, Buddy.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Bixby Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Peter Peterson officiating. The body was placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 19, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
William F. Bivens
Mr. William Frederick Bivens, 77, of Clemmons, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 31, 1931 in Davie County to Walter Franklin and Julia Ruth Bivens.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, William Eric Bivens.
Surviving: a son, Steven Bivens of Mocksville; a brother, Ronnie Bivens; a sister, Linda Nichols; and 2 grandchildren, Crystal Robertson and Zach Bivens.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family received friends at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Doris Tucker Cope
Mrs. Doris Tucker Cope, 82, of Advance died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born April 20, 1926 in Davie County to Benjamin Harrison and Nettie Cousins Tucker. Mrs. Cope was an active member of Elbaville United Methodist Church. She retired from AT&T after 38 years and was a charter member and past president of the 8719 Ladies Auxiliary VFW.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Austin Cope; a brother, James Tucker and a sister, Athene Spry.
Surviving: her son, Tommy Cope (Karen); a sister, Betty James; a brother, Wilbur McMahan; a granddaughter, Angie Burton (Darrell), all of Advance; 2 great-grandchildren, AJ Burton (Brittany) and Austina Burton; and a great-great-grandchild, Aiden Burton.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Hill officiating. Burial followed in Elbaville United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials: Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 8719, c/o Ann Younts, 289 Lester Foster Rd., Advance.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Golden Love Sigmon Owens
Golden Love Sigmon Owens, better known as G.G., G.L. or Miss Golden, 95, of NC 801 South, Advance, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at her home.
Mrs. Owens was born Sept. 22, 1913, in the Fork Church Community of Davie County to the late Hubert and Vertie Lenoir Bailey Sigmon. She was the oldest grandchild of John B. and Mittie Hendrix Bailey. Mrs. Owens was a retired dairy and beef cattle farmer. She was a member of Fork Baptist Church since the age of 13 and a long-time member of the Prayer Circle. Mrs. Owens was a charter member of the Fork Fifty Plus Club. She loved gardening, reading, needlework and doing word searches.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Reginald Owens on Jan. 15, 1968; a daughter, Reta Gaye Owens Vogler; and a grandson, Dickie Vogler.
Survivors: a daughter, Lynne Owens Gladstone of Greensboro; a son-in-law, Dick Vogler of Advance; a granddaughter, Kelly Gaye Vogler (Mark) Hamrick of Lexington; 4 great-grandchildren, Dalton Vogler, Samuel Hamrick, Alexandria Alex Vogler and Rachel Ann Hamrick; and more friends than one could count.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville.
Memorials: Fork Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry, 3140 US 64 E, Mocksville; or Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 377 Hospital St., Ste 103, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Patricia Joyce Stone Hart
Patricia Joyce Stone Hart, 79, of Hudson, died Jan. 18, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center.
She was born March 28, 1929 in Hardee County, Fla. to the late William Edward and Rosa Ferguson Stone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Paul Hart; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.
Mrs. Hart had a career in education for 34 years where she served as a teacher and administrator. She had a bachelor’s degree from Carson New College, a master’s degree and an education specialist degree from Appalachian State University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Central Arizona. She and her husband served on a mission study team in Bolivia, were members of a work team to Panama, helped repair homes after floods in Georgia, and served on work-study teams to Palestine. She led two of these teams and served as assistant director of one. She was a peace activist for human rights, especially for the Palestinians. A member of Hudson United Methodist Church in Hudson, she was a choir director and president of Hudson United Methodist Women.
Survivors: a son, Richard Hart of Middletown, R.I.; 2 daughters, Sandra Kasmer of Mooresville and Susan Triplet of Troutman; 3 brothers, Bill, Ben, and Johnny Stone; a sister, Jean Forrest of Alabama; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were to be held Thursday, Jan. 22 009 at 11 a.m. at Hudson United Methodist Church by Dr. Timothy Brittain.
Memorials: Hudson Methodist, 383 Main St., Hudson, 28638; or Grace Clinic, PO Box 162, Elkin, 28621.
Online condolences can be made at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.