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Robert Philip Patton, 63, of Crestview Drive, Mocksville, died on Friday, July 4, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on May 15, 1945. His adoptive parents were Wendell and Daisy Patton.
He is survived by a cousin.
Burial for Mr. Patton was in the Patton Family Cemetery in Buncombe County.
Bradley Thomas Torpy
Mr. Bradley Thomas Torpy, 30, of Hardison Street, Mocksville, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at his home.
He was born Jan. 17, 1978, in Dallas, Texas to Dr. Thomas James and Barbara Frances Willis Torpy. He was a member of Jericho Church of Christ. He was a recording engineer and the founder of Decimal Productions and had been a CNA. Mr. Torpy expressed his love for his wife, his son and for God through his music.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Noble S. and Charlotte C. Willis; and paternal grandparents, John Edward and Elizabeth Ann Torpy.
Survivors: his wife, Astrid Makeda Barrow Torpy of the home; a son, Lazarus Gabriel Torpy of the home; his parents of Mocksville; and a sister, Charlin Torpy (BJ) Coley of Mocksville.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Jericho Church of Christ. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family receive friends at the church two hours before the service.
Memorials: to his son, Lazarus, c/o Jericho Church of Christ, PO Box 354, Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.
Thomas A. Phelps Jr.
Mr. Thomas A. “Tommy” Phelps Jr., 70, of Lewisville, died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Davie County. He retired from Pilot Freight Carriers and after retiring, worked part-time at Joe’s Landscaping. He was a volunteer firefighter at South Fork and Lewisville fire departments. He had a passion for antique tractors, NASCAR and Duke basketball.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Jack” Phelps Sr.; his mother, Vivian Sidden Phelps Sloan; and 2 sisters, Ruby Phelps and Roberta Moore.
Survivors: his wife of 49 years, Shirley Burton Phelps; 3 children, Phyllis (Steve) Hundley, Tommy (Michelle) Phelps and Donna (Scott) Spurlock; 6 granddaughters; a great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with the Revs. Ray Waddell and Paul Sink officiating. The family received friends Friday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103; or American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, 27407.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Kenneth Tracy Moore
Kenneth Tracy Moore, 72, of 113 Tutterow Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
He was born on October 19, 1935, in Davie County, to the late Dallas W Moore and Viola Nichols Moore. Mr. Moore retired from the United States Air Force and was of the Baptist faith.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Ray Moore.
Survivors: his wife, Vonda Moore of the home; 3 sons, Randall Keith Moore of the home, Steven Wayne Moore of Mocksville and Kenneth Ray Moore and wife Katie of Fulton, Calif.; a daughter, Juanita Moore Gwilt and husband Ed of Grosse Point, Mich.; a brother, Dallas W Moore Jr. and wife Louise of Mocksville; 3 sisters, Dalene Whitaker and husband Jay of Mocksville, Betty Robinson and husband Warren of Mooresville, and Kay Talley of Winston Salem; and 11 grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury.
Memorials: Center UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Owins, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Glenn Bruce Tutterow
Glenn Bruce Tutterow, 94, died Thursday, July 10 at Well-Spring Retirement Community.
There was a private burial on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at Westminster Gardens. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. in the Richardson Auditorium at Well-Spring. The family received visitors after the service in the rotunda.
Mr. Tutterow was born Aug. 19, 1913 in Davie County and moved to Greensboro at an early age, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Starting at a young age, he worked at Mojud Hosiery for many years. He later worked in the printing industry for the Christian Advocate and then formed his own printing company, which he operated until his move to Well-Spring. He was an amateur radio operator for almost 50 years, operating under the call letters of K4LCS. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ.
Survivors: his sons and their wives, Bill and Norma Tutterow, Ken and Kaye Tutterow, both of Greensboro; 16 grandchildren; and his brother the Rev. Grady Tutterow and wife Anne Tutterow of Mocksville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Welker Tutterow, his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorial contributions: Well-Spring Retirement Community, 4100 Well-Spring Drive, Greensboro, 27410; or Children’s Home Society of N.C., PO Box 14608, Greensboro, 27415.
Online condolences: www.forbisanddick.com.
Betty Jean Freeman
Betty Jean Koontz Freeman, 78, of Grey Street, Mocksville, died on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Born in Rowan County on Aug. 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Foley Wilson and Mary Catherine Cartner Koontz. She was of the Methodist faith and had attended Salem and Oak Grove United Methodist churches. She retired from Celanese Industry in 1993, where she worked as a beamer operator and before that worked as a looper for Hanes Hosiery.
Survivors: her husband of 61 years, Arthur Edward Freeman; 2 daughters, Karen D. Freeman and Kay F. Carter, both of Mocksville; 2 sisters, Fay Dwiggins of Mocksville and Edith Miller of Woodleaf, 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Thomas Koontz and John Roy Koontz.
The family received friends on Tuesday, July 15 in Davie Funeral Service Chapel. A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date.
Lewis James Wooten
Lewis James Wooten, 83, of NC 801 South, Mocksville, died on Friday, July 11, 2008, at Yadkin Nursing Care Center.
Born in Yadkin County on June 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Samuel and Vadie Denny Wooten. He was a retired furniture worker and was a Baptist.
Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Ella Mae Mize Wooten; 2 brothers, John Wooten and Dwight Joe (Frankie) Wooten of Mocksville; and a sister, Martha Ward of Woodleaf.
He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, William Wooten, Hardin Wooten, Preston Wooten.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Wooten was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. G. Carroll Jordan officiating. The family received friends Sunday, at Mackie-Sinclair Funeral Service.
Memorials: Yadkin Nursing Care Center Activity Fund, 903 W. Main St., Yadkinville, 27055.
William H. Ford
William Hempstead Ford, 76, of US 158, Mocksville, died on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born in Winchester, Va., on Dec. 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Rev. Fletcher and Corneilla Goins Ford. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a self-employed cabinet maker.
Survivors: 2 sons, Robin Ford of Tiro, Ohio and Charles Ford of Salisbury; and 5 grandchildren.
The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ford will be held on Monday, July 14, at 1 p.m. at the Salisbury National Cemetery with military honors being accorded.
Shirley Ann Collier
Mrs. Shirley Ann Collier, 68, of Clemmons died July 13, 2008, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Collier was born in Wilson County to the late Ressie and Hazel Head Ferrell on June 28, 1940. She was a long-time member of Temple Baptist Church in Lewisville and enjoyed teaching Sunday school for 43 years. Mrs. Collier enjoyed reading her Bible daily.
Survivors: her husband, Don Collier; 2 sons, Mike Collier and wife Joanna and Steve Collier and wife Lori; a daughter, Kathryn Collier; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters Edith Brock and Alla Mae Whitehead.
A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 16 at Temple Baptist Church in Lewisville with Dr. Bud Owen officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.
Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.
Arnold Eugene Coley
Arnold Eugene Coley, SMSGT, USAF (Ret), 73, of Dalzell, S.C., husband of 50 years to Ann Owings Coley, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Born in Concord, to George and Raymelle Coley, he attended Hartsville High School and entered the U.S. Air Force in August 1952. He retired in 1980 after serving his country for 28 years during which time he received the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired in 1980 and then worked for Sumter County School District Two until retiring in 1997. Mr. Coley was an active member in the DAV, American Legion Post 175 and a charter member of Hillcrest Masonic Lodge.
Also surviving: a son, Col. Christopher Coley (USAF Ret.) and wife Lisa of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Sandra Coley of Duncanville, Texas; a brother, John Ray Coley and wife Frances of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Linda Owings of Mocksville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and mother and father-in-law.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service with full military honors was held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, at Center Methodist Church cemetery in Mocksville. The family received friends Wednesday, July 16, at Bullock Funeral Home.
Memorials: American Legion Post 175, PO Box 301, Dalzell, SC 29040; or Center Methodist, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville.
Online condolences: www.bullockfuneralhome.com.