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Mr. Joseph “Joe” John Patella, 67, of Pudding Ridge Road, Mocksville, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Floyd Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Charles Dickens.
Mr. Patella was born April 16, 1939 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Vincent David and Nanette Calderaro Patella. He was retired from the Radiology Department of Forsyth Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Ian Davis.
Survivors: his spouse, Janice Davis Patella of the home; a son, Marcus Patella and friend Greg Ball of Winston-Salem; daughters, Andrea Brothers and husband Doug and Donna Doub and husband Elton, all of Winston-Salem; brothers, Nick Patella and wife Ginny, Vincent Patella and wife Gail, John Patella and wife Sue, all of Winston-Salem, and David Patella and wife Kelly of Wilmington; 5 grandchildren; and a niece.
Memorials: Ronald McDon-ald House, 506 Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27705.
Online condolences: www.briggsfuneralhome.com.
Reta Gaye Vogler
Mrs. Reta Gaye Owens Vogler, 70, of Advance, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She was born June 26, 1936 in Davie County to Paul Reginald and G.L. Sigmon Owens. Mrs. Vogler was a member of Advance United Methodist Church and retired after 20 years of service as a finance officer of Davie County.
She is preceded in death by her father and a son, Richmond Sheek “Dickie” Vogler Jr.
Survivors: her husband of 52 years, Richmond Sheek “Dick” Vogler” Sr.; a daughter, Kelly Gaye Hamrick and husband Mark; 4 grandchildren; her mother; a sister, Lynne Owens Gladstone; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Franck Vogler.
A celebration of life was held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at Advance United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Sammons officiating.
Memorials: Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem 27103, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Richard E. Livengood
Mr. Richard Eugene Livengood, 57, of Hickory, died Nov. 15, 2006 at his residence.
He was born in Forsyth County on March 29, 1949 to Louise Swink Livengood of Kill Devil Hills and the late E.M. Livengood. He attended Crossroad Baptist Church and was a truck driver for Mid-State Grading. He was a member of Bad Company Street Rods & Customs and a veteran of the Vietnam War.
His funeral was held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Bass-Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Pedlow officiating. Honorary pallbearers were members of Bad Company Street Rods & Customs.
Survivors: his wife, Debbie Canipe Livengood of the home; 3 sons, Richard Livengood Jr. of Mocksville, Jamie Livengood of Salem, Va., and Brandon Willis of Hickory; 2 daughters, Tamara Livengood of Franklin and Jessica Willis of Hickory; 3 brothers, Steve Livengood of Advance, and George Livengood and Dale Livengood, both of Winston-Salem; and 7 grandchildren.
William Joel Rife
Mr. William Joel Rife, 87, of Ken Dwiggins Drive, Mocksville, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born May 29, 1919, in Alexander County, Ill. to the late Francis A. and Julia Seris Rife. Mr. Rife retired from Monsanto Chemical Co. in Illinois after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the Night Fighters, during World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post in Fairview Hts., Ill. Mr. Rife was a member of Blaise Baptist Church, a former member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Granite City, Ill. and was a former deacon.
He was also preceded in death by a son, William Dale Williford; a sister, Irene Ramich; and a brother, Buzz Rife.
Survivors: his wife, Clarice Bohannon Rife; a son, Dana L. Rife of Smithton, Ill.; a step-daughter, Joyce Ann (Larry) Greiner of Highland, Ill.; a step-son, Willy (Debbie) Williford of Advance; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Williford of Jackson, Miss; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ken Furches officiating. Burial followed at a later date in Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Hts., Ill.
Memorials: Blaise building fund, c/o Bob Donley, 134 Blaise Church Rd., Mocksville.