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Kenneth Michael Cope, 52, of Tims Trail, Mocksville, died on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born on March 21, 1954, he was the son of the late Tath and Mary Cope. He was employed by Jerry Hunt Auto Sales in Lexington and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. On Oct. 1, 1982, he married Barbara Gilbert Cope, of the home, who survives.
Also surviving: a son, Christopher Lee Hicks of the home, 3 other sons and 3 daughters; 3 sisters, Rosie Spaugh and Frances Spaugh of Mocksville, and Frankie Minor of Advance.
He was also preceded in death by 2 infant sisters.
A graveside service for Mr. Cope was to be held Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at the White Oak Grove Church of the Living God Cemetery in Kernersville with the Revs. John Stephens and Doris Farmer officiating. The family was to receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Davie Funeral Service.
Bobby Glenn Greene
Mr. Bobby Glenn Greene of Mocksville died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born in Davie County on April 12, 1934, to James Burris and Nellie Tutterow Green. He was of the Christian faith. He served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Crown Wood Products in Mocksville. He enjoyed riding his golf cart, having breakfast with friends at Hardees and he cherished his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James (Bulldog) and Colon Green; and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Green and Marie Green Hanes (Craig).
Survivors: his wife, Dianne H. Greene of the home; 2 daughters, Lisa Greene Dawson and husband Dennis of Pfafftown and Lori Greene of the home; 2 sons, James Greene and wife Tammy of Mocksville and Jonathan Greene of Mocksville; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Edra Green Beck (Bud) of Winston-Salem, Shirley Green Stroud (Bud) of Statesville and Bernice Green Saunders (Bill) of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Kenneth Green and Wayne Green (Lois) of Mocksville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Crystal Alexander officiating.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, 27407; or charity of choice.
Lester Carldon Foster
Mr. Lester Tincie Carldon Foster, 81, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Foster was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Davie County to the late Luther and Ora Morris Foster. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and earned a Bronze Medal and a Purple Heart and he was a member of the VFW Post in Cooleemee. He was a graduate of Cooleemee High School, class of 1942, and was a member of Cooleemee Presbyterian Church. Mr. Foster was a cook at Cs BBQ for 50 years, was a dedicated Atlanta Braves fan and a bird watcher. He was a quiet and gentle man who was always quick to give a smile.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Foster; and a niece, Missy Foster.
Survivors: his wife, Margie Osborne Foster of the home; 2 daughters, Vicky (Harold) Frye and Cathy (Stan) Riddle, all of Cooleemee; a son, Tim (Janie) Creason of Cleveland; a brother, James Doll (Nancy) Foster of Cooleemee; a sister-in-law, Mary Foster of Asheville; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a niece.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at Eaton Funeral Chapel, Mocksville with the Revs. Shelby Harbour and Stan Riddle officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee, with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard.
Memorials: Camp Manna Ministries, 243 Gibson Way, Mocksville.
Glenn Foster Potts
Mr. Glenn Foster “Slim” Potts, 71, of Sam Cope Road, Advance, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at his home.
Mr. Potts was born Oct. 31, 1934, in Davie County to the late George Anderson and Aurelia Camilla Foster Potts. He was a member of Advance United Methodist Church. Mr. Potts enjoyed working with old tractors and attending the annual threshers reunion.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Wayne Potts; and 2 brothers, Roy Potts and G.W. Potts.
Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Ruby Cornatzer Potts of the home; a daughter, Patricia Ann (Ronnie) Medlin of Mocksville; a granddaughter; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth (Charlie) Latham of Advance; 2 brothers, Bob (Betty) Potts and Gray (Betty) Potts, all of Advance; 2 sisters-in-law, Dianne Potts and Betty Potts; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Advance United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Harry Sammons and William Pryor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Advance Methodist cemetery fund, PO Box 2021, Advance; or to Hospice/Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.
Pansy Brown McKendrie
Pansy Brown McKendrie, 86, of Ken Dwiggins Drive, Mocksville, died on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at Davie Place.
Born in Mullens, W.Va., on Jan. 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Melvina Moran Wood. She was a homemaker and of the Jehovahs Witness faith.
Survivors: a daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Kiser of Pineville, W.Va.; a sister, Lena Goad of Clay, W.Va.; and 2 grandchildren.
A service for Mrs. McKendrie was held in West Virginia.
Albert Glenn Anderson
Mr. Albert Glenn Anderson, 54, of Ben Anderson Road, Mocksville, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at his home.
He was born Feb. 16, 1952 in Davie County to Albert Jackson and Pauline Anderson. Mr. Anderson worked with Associated Metal Works of Harmony and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Jackson Anderson and by a sister, Margaret Brown.
Surviving: his wife, Rebekah Street Anderson of the home; 2 sons, Jamey (Rebecca) Anderson of Mocksville and Marty (Danelle) Anderson of Harmony; his mother, Pauline Anderson of Mocksville; brothers, Larry (Jannie) Anderson, Johnny Anderson, Terry Anderson, all of Mocksville; his sister, Dianne (Gordon) Smith, Mocksville; 5 grandchildren and a grandchild expected in November.
His funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Gentry Family Chapel by the minister, Ralph Pitts. Burial followed in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lewis Burton Ocker
Mr. Lewis Burton Ocker, 82, of Pine Street, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Ocker was born April 2, 1924, in New York to the late Edward and Ada Jones Ocker. He was retired from Drexel Heritage. Mr. Ocker was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during World War II and was a past member of the American Legion.
Survivors: his wife, Constance Kabell Ocker of the home; a son, Louis Ocker of Mocksville; a sister, Maria; and 3 brothers, Jim Ocker, Edward Ocker Jr., James Ocker and George Ocker.
Hazel Dillard Smith
Mrs. Hazel Dillard Smith, 80, of County Line Road, Harmony, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at her home.
Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Ashe County to the late Ned and Nancy Miller Dillard. She was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church in Mocksville. Mrs. Smith had worked for 15 years at Baker Furniture and had worked at Blackwelder Manufacturing for several years. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening and canning.
She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Helen Winebarger, Doris Lakey and Faye McGinnis; and 2 brothers, Bobby Dillard and James Dillard.
Survivors: her husband of 63 years, Donald Otto Smith of the home; 3 daughters, Nancy Katherine (Charles) Pullen of Freemont, Calif., Judy (Michael) Barney of Winston-Salem and Helen (Dennis) Presnell of Salisbury; 3 sisters, Georgia Hartzog of Newport News, Va., Betty Bledsoe of Fleetwood and Nellie Vannoy of Winston-Salem; 2 brothers, Clarence Dillard of Mocksville and Bruce Dillard of Taylorsville; 3 half sisters, Libby Alheim of Marion, Ohio, Evelyn Holt of Richmond, Va. And Pansy Wilkins of Danville, Va.; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was to be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Freedom Baptist Church, with the Rev. William Pryor and Preacher Dennis Presnell officiating. The body was to be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial was to be in the church cemetery. The family was to receive friends from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Eaton Funeral Home.
Memorials: Freedom Baptist Church, 118 Cornatzer Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028.