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SHREWSBURY
MOCKSVILLE - Mr. Hubert Otis "Red" Shrewsbury, 58, of Country Lane died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born to the late Ozena and Stella Shrewsbury. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pauletta Blankenship Shrewsbury; three sons, Michael O. of Cleveland, N.C., Steven R. of Statesville and Christopher L. Shrewsbury of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Shrewsbury was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was employed as a machine operator with Clark Equipment in Statesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Hershel Shrewsbury. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Wednesday night, Jan. 9, at Davie Funeral Service Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Will Pryor officiating. Burial will follow at Rose cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 1084 Rainbow Road, P.O. Box 2151, Advance, NC 27006. Davie Funeral Service Inc., 416 Valley Road, Mocksville is serving the Shrewsbury family.
SNOW
DOBSON - Mrs. Cassie Mae Venable Snow, 82, of Route 3, the widow of James Robert Snow, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Snow was born in Surry County Jan. 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Dosier and Bertha Bullin Venable. Mrs. Snow retired from Surry Central High School after many years of service and was a member of New Home Church of Christ. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Jack Haymore of Dobson and Betty and Kenneth Martin, Eva and Craig Southern and Frances and Dennis Collins, all of Mount Airy; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Lee and Mary Kaye Snow of Mount Airy and Johnny and Debbie Snow of Dobson; two special daughters-in-law, Nancy Thomas of Mount Airy and Kathy Snow of Mocksville; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lorree Johnson, Edna Phillips and Leavie Lemons, all of Dobson and Bertha Jewel Clifton of Mount Airy; and two brothers, Curtis Venable of Pilot Mountain and Alan Venable of Mount Airy. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Snow was preceded in death by two sons, Don Snow and Kenny Snow; four sisters; and four brothers. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at New Home Church of Christ conducted by Brother Eddie Bowen and Brother Wayne Williamson. Burial will be at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home of Dobson, where her body will remain until carried to the church to lie in state 30 minutes before the service.
STYERS
YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Minnie Reavis Todd Styers, 92, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Hoots Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Styers was born June 25, 1909, in Yadkin County to C.H. "Neely" and Molly Reavis Todd. She was a good mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Styers was retired from the Yadkin County school system and was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving are three sons, L.J. Styers and wife Tobie of Yadkinville, Gary Styers and wife Peggy of Stony Point, and Sherrill Styers and wife Pat of Raleigh; five grandchildren, Beverly Walsh and husband Kelly, Allen Styers, Mindy Styers, Diane Styers and David Styers; great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Ryan Walsh and Logan Styers; and a sister, Martha May of Winston-Salem. The funeral service for Mrs. Styers will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Deep Creek Baptist Church by Dr. Ron Davis, the Rev. Henry May and the Rev. Paul A. Peacock. Mrs. Styers will lie in state from 6:30 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. A private graveside service will be held Thursday, Jan. 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Deep Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
THOMAS
KERNERSVILLE - Julia Ann "Judy" Thomas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002. Judy was born on Christmas Eve 1939. She never attended school and never married. She never had children or held a steady job. She never served on a committee or ran for public office. Judy's Down syndrome may have prevented her from many of the accomplishments and milestones that we take for granted, but it never prevented her from living a life filled with the simplest of faiths and most genuine of perspectives. Her faith in God never changed -why should it? The song says, "Jesus loves me," and that should be quite enough proof for anyone. She was excited to meet new people and had no perception of color or socio-economic status. You either charmed her or you didn't. With an affection for photographs, Elvis, Rice Krispy treats, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Diet Coke, she knew exactly what she liked - exactly what she liked. She was a singer, a dancer, a disciplinarian, a philosopher, a custodian, a medallist in the Special Olympics, a friend, a sister, a daughter, an aunt and her greatest achievement was that she lived. Judy was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Darwin Thomas of Black Mountain, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by two brothers, her twin brother, Raymond D. Thomas of Kernersville, and Charles D. Thomas Jr. of Montreat and their wives, Patricia T. Thomas and Mariah S. Thomas. She is also survived by three nieces and two nephews, Jennifer T. Hedrick, Betsy D. Thomas, Elizabeth T. Thomas, Drake S. Thomas and Charles D. Thomas III. Judy formerly resided in Rouse's Group Home in Stoneville and is survived by her "special" family there. Due to declining health, she resided at The Oaks at Forsyth in Winston-Salem for the past two years, where she received loving care. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Special Olympics, 100 Liberty Walk, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; or to the United Methodist Agency for the Retarded, PO Box 11332, Charlotte, NC 28220-1332. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. in the church parlor. Burial will follow in the church's cemetery. Arrange-ments made through Hanes-Lineberry, formerly Pierce Funeral Home.
WEBSTER
Mr. William Wesley Webster, 74, died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002. He was born June 1, 1927, to Lula Mae Wilson and Arless A. Webster, both preceding him in death. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Louise Throckmorton Webster. He lived all his life in Forsyth County and was a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ. He retired from Pfaff's Inc. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Ayers of Germanton and Carolyn Gallo of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodland cemetery by Chaplain Fred Moretz. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, 2002. Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel will serve the Webster family.
WILLIAMS
Ms. Mildred L. Williams of Winston-Salem died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.
WOOD
DOBSON - Mrs. Dora Marie Harris Wood, 63, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wood was born Dec. 29, 1938, to Sherrill and Dolly Campbell Harris. She was retired from Back to Basis Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers; Coyt Harris, Dwight Harris and Clarence Harris. Surviving are her husband, Felix F. Wood of the home; a daughter, Cathy Hardy and husband Ricky of Dobson; two grandchildren, Sterling Hardy, Koren Hardy, who were very special to her; three sisters, Geraldine H. Daniels of Statesville, Louise H. Swaim of Harmony and Barbara H. Evans of Statesville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Wood will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Gentry Family Funeral Chapel, 4517 Little Mountain Road Jonesville by the Rev. Aaron Butler and the Rev. Jim Mauldin. Burial will follow in the Salem Fork Christian Church cemetery, Dobson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at the funeral home.
YOUNG
LEXINGTON - Mrs. Lynis Hooper Young, the wife of the late Willis F. "Pat" Young, died Tuesday. A funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. Piedmont Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BOLEJACK
Mr. Joseph Lewis Bolejack, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1932, in Stokes County to Herman E. and Annie Mae Spainhour Bolejack. Mr. Bolejack was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Widner Bolejack. Surviving are a sister, Jelene Rauch of Wallburg; a special friend, Glenda Locklear of Winston-Salem; a nephew, Craig Stewart; and two nieces, Lynn Myers and Alesia Hayes. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.
BOYD
LEWISVILLE - Mrs. Mary George Thrash Boyd, 69, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mary George was born Sept. 23, 1932, in Buncombe County to Louis Dale and Mary Reeves Thrash. She spent her early years attending St. Joan of Arc School and graduated from Sand Hill High School in the Enka Community. In 1954 she graduated from Woman's College (University of North Carolina in Greensboro). She taught physical education and coached girls' basketball in Mooresville for five years. She married Albert L. Boyd on Dec. 27, 1958 and they moved to Winston-Salem. In 1961 they moved to Lewisville. Mary George was an avid outdoor person who loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed working with wood, building clocks and book cabinets. Her talents were many. She dearly loved people and always felt it was an honor and a privilege to help others. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church and was involved in many areas of the church. She enjoyed being with her "Grace Society" each Wednesday morning as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed riding her 1200 Kawasaki motorcycle and her ATV in Wyoming. She loved to fish and catch cutthroat trout. She is survived by her husband; two sons; Thomas A. Boyd and wife Tammy of Enon and James Lee Boyd and wife Mandi of Arden; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lora Thrash of Asheville; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lavon and Charles Atwell of Charlotte. Also surviving are three grandchildren whom she dearly loved and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, at Lewisville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewisville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 305, Lewisville, NC 27023.
COINS
Mr. Joseph Clyde Coins, 71, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001 at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Stokes County to George Clyde and Mary Collins Coins. Mr. Coins was retired from AT&T and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Betty Govil Coins of the home; a daughter, Marchelle Proctor and husband Mitch of Clemmons; a granddaughter; two grandsons; a sister, Luevenia Inman of King; three nieces; and two nephews. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ken Eller officiating. (Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel).
CUTHRELL
FLORENCE, S.C. - Mr. Michael Renard Cuthrell Sr., 45, passed away after a brief period of illness Dec. 26, 2001. He was born in Winston-Salem June 24, 1956, to Mary and George P. Cuthrell Jr. He graduated from Reynolds Senior High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and resided in Syracuse, N.Y., where he worked at General Electric Co. He volunteered his time with the local Pop Warner Football and Little League Baseball teams. He was presently employed with Flavor Rich Milk Co. in Florence, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Cuthrell; a son, Michael Cuthrell Jr.; a daughter, Starr Cuthrell, all of New York; a son, Val Mark Cuthrell of Winston-Salem; three grand-children; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cuthrell Jr.; three brothers, Paul Cuthrell of Midway, George Cuthrell III (Sandra) of Advance and Terry Cuthrell of Winston-Salem; a sister, Andrea Cuthrell of Winston-Salem; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; and a very special devoted friend, Ms. Mary Davis of Florence, S.C. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at 812 N. Spring St., Winston-Salem. Funeral arrangements will be held in Syracuse, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2002, at Garland Brothers Funeral Home (315-475-0285).
DALTON
CLEMMONS - Mrs. Roberta Hart Dalton, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Arbor Acres. She was born Feb. 16, 1918, in Ayden to Alfonso and Velman Kirkman Hart. She was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond A. Dalton of Clemmons; a son, William F. Dalton and wife Judith of Richmond; two granddaughters, Carrie Samantha Dalton and Jamie Diana Dalton, both of Richmond; and three sisters, Katherine Pickard of Durham, Vermile Bryan of Babson Park, Fla., and Princess Hart of Texas. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Clemmons United Methodist Church Chapel by the Rev. David Baxter and the Rev. Karla Farabow. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hills cemetery in Salisbury. Memorials may be made to Clemmons United Methodist Church Carpenters Fund, P.O. Box 329, Clemmons, NC 27012. Friends may pay their respects until 7 p.m. Saturday at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel.
HAIRSTON
WALNUT COVE - Ms. Sallie Carter Hairston, 74, of 818 Windmill St. died Thursday morning at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes County on Aug. 23, 1927, to the late Lewis and Eliza Anderson Hairston. She was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church in Walnut Cove. Surviving are two sisters, Ms. Edna Hairston of the home and Mrs. Margie H. Hairston of Walnut Cove; nieces; nephews; an aunt, Mrs. Lonnie Watkins of Pine Hall; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rising Star Baptist Church in Walnut Cove. The Rev. Dwight Hash will be the eulogist and burial will follow in Pine Hall Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. At other times, the family may be contacted at the home. (Spencer Funeral Home, 824 N. Main St., Mount Airy).
HEALD
PINEHURST - Mr. John Ernest Heald, an affable Englishman who stood as a known force in the commercial-construction field with projects throughout the United States, died Thursday at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. Heald was born in Liverpool, England in 1927 to Frank and Doris Heald. He emphasized that experiencing one's childhood in war-torn England "was quite changing to children's lives." After his graduation from Leeds University, Mr. Heald moved to London where he began his career by working on tunnels for London's Underground. While in London, he was offered a job to build similar tunnels in the United States by an American contractor. In 1953, John entered America through Ellis Island as "the typical penniless immigrant." After working on tunnels in Cleveland, where he and the former Marion Ross were wed, Mr. Heald began to travel extensively for Roebling Steel. John's diverse background in engineering projects included work on a mining camp for the Flour Co. in Colorado and on the Mormon Tabernacle in Washington, D.C. In 1970, John joined Expo Industries in Mount Airy and lived there for the next 25 years. In addition to starting his own consulting firm there, he was the engineer for numerous shopping centers throughout North Carolina while working for Swain & Associates. In his spare time, Mr. Heald was an avid photographer and had a passion for golfing and gardening, which led the Healds to Pinehurst in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Marion; two daughters, Roslyn Reeves of Mount Airy and Robin Cox of Virginia Beach, Va.; three granddaughters, Louisa Smith-Bennett and Jamie Smith of Mount Airy and Crystal Cox of Virginia Beach; and two great-grandsons, J. Brian and John Bennett. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, conducted by the Rev. Nelson Hodgkins and eulogy delivered by Kim Smith. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
HERMAN
Mrs. Mabel Sprinkle Herman, 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Forsyth County to the late William Henry and Sally Wilson Sprinkle. Mrs. Herman retired from R.J. Reynolds as an inspector. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and the Jonestown Senior Citizens Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Herman Sr.; a son, James E. Herman Jr.; three brothers, William Spencer, Clyde Sprinkle and William Henry Sprinkle Jr.; and a sister, Emma Sprinkle. Mrs. Herman is survived by a niece, Dolores James (Don) of Winston-Salem; several nieces and nephews; several brother-in-laws; and a sister-in-law. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Arnett Harris officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
MANKINS
Mr. Robert Alton "Deac" Mankins of 450 Wiley Ave. died Thursday at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Surry County on March 10, 1917, to the late Albert "Ebb" and Elizabeth Savannah Dyson Mankins. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mildred (Calvin) Ross, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Rorie and Ms. Ellen Marie Mankins; two sons, Mr. Bobby (Veryl) Mankins and Mr. John Williams (Sarah) Mankins, all of Winston-Salem; two stepdaughters, Ms. Anita Pierce and Mrs. Cheria Pickens; two stepsons, the Rev. Jerry Pierce and Mr. Greg Pierce, all of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces, including a devoted niece, Mrs. Willie Mae Smith Carter; nephews and other relatives; and a special friend, Mrs. Bonnie Cofield of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in the chapel of Spencer Funeral Home. Elder George Jessup will be the eulogist and burial will follow in Stateline Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. (Spencer Funeral Home, 824 N. Main St., Mount Airy)
PFAFF
Mrs. Elizabeth Hagen Pfaff, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at her home. She was born June 7, 1907, in Lititz, Pa., to the Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Hagen and Jane Louise Copper Hagen. She attended Linden Hall Seminary in Lititz, Curtis High School in Staten Island and graduated cum laude from the Moravian College for Women in 1930. While in Bethlehem, Pa., she sang for six years in the Bethlehem Bach Choir. In Winston-Salem, she was active in community affairs as a member of the Girl Scout Council, YWCA Board and Dorcas Co-Workers. She was an active member of Home Moravian Church and served on the Women's Provincial Board for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Pfaff; two brothers, the Chaplain John F. Hagen and Ernest S. Hagen; and a sister, Mary Hagen Mills. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Pfaff Dewees and husband John; a son, David Hagen Pfaff and wife Anita, all of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren, Douglas Pfaff and wife Pauline, Debbie Pfaff Faircloth, Fred Pfaff and wife Shannon, Andrew Dewees and Elizabeth Dewees; and seven great-grandchildren, Katie, Laura and Alanna Pfaff, Will and Jenna Faircloth, Ashley and David Pfaff. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Home Moravian Church. Interment will follow in the Moravian Graveyard. The Rev. Lehoma Goode will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fred W. and Elizabeth Hagen Pfaff Fund, c/o the Moravian Music Foundation, P.O. Box L, Salem Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27108; or the charity of the donor's choice. Vogler's Main Street Chapel is serving the family.
