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EATON
Michael Gray Eaton, 53, 931 Apt. B E. 23rd St. passed away Oct. 20, 2000, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1947, to Willie Frank Eaton and Minnie Eaton Dean. He attended the local public schools of Forsyth County. He was employed by Hensel Wood Products and was a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and twin brothers, Mitchell Ray and Paul Davis Eaton. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Michael Wingate and Anthony Lee; daughters Ms. April Renee Wingate and Ms. Terressa Wingate; brothers James Eaton, Jessie Eaton and Odell Dean; sisters Ms. Barbara Miller, Mrs. Mary (Joe) Adam, Ms. Pauline Eaton, Ms. Lillian Dean, Ms. Ruby Wharton and Ms. Minnie Gnat of Bridgeport, Conn.; six grandchildren; devoted cousin Pearlie Dean; devoted friends Shirley Lee, Robert Wingate and Donald Lee; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Frances S. & Jerry C. Gilmore Memorial Chapel, with Dr. Sir Walter Mack Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the chapel. The funeral cortege will assemble and leave from the home of his sister, Pauline Eaton, 620 Chandler St. Arrangements entrusted to Gilmore Funeral Home. (GILMORE)
FOSTER
CLEMMONS -- Mrs. Mary Frances Scott Foster, 77, formerly of Hialeah, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at her home. She was born June 14, 1923, in Forsyth County to Alexander J. and Notie Glass Scott. Mrs. Foster was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Foster. Surviving are two daughters, Judy K. Foster of Davidson County and Sandra Shoaf and husband Tim of the home; a granddaughter, Megan Shoaf; a brother, A.J. Scott and wife Sarah of Winston-Salem; three sisters, Maxine S. Casper and husband Paul of Salisbury , Marlene S. Hickman and husband Richard , and Betty S. Harrill and husband Richard all of Wintson-Salem; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with the Rev. Dana Wooten officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2350 Bethel Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Scott Moore and staff for their many years of compassionate care and also to Hospice Home Care for their love and support.
FREEMAN
PILOT MOUNTAIN -- Mr. Lonnie Boyd Freeman, 75, of Old Forge Road died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Freeman of the home; four daughters, Rebecca Brinkley of Tallahassee, Fla., Teresa Baker of Claremont, Andrea Williard of High Point and Regina Greenleaf of Portland, Mass.; five sons, Jerry Freeman and Randall Freeman of Pilot Mountain, Leslie Freeman of Crawfordville, Fla., Terry Scott of Kernersville and Mark Scott of Alberta, Canada; a brother, Walter Lewis Freeman of High Point; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Chapel, Kernersville. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
GENTRY
NORTH WILKESBORO -- Mr. Kyle M. Gentry, 73, of J Street passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2000, at his home. Mr. Gentry was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Alleghany County to Charles Cleveland and Cordelia McLean Gentry. Mr. Gentry served as the sheriff of Wilkes County from Dec. 4, 1978 until Dec. 1, 1986, and as police chief of North Wilkesboro from Feb. 2, 1967, until Dec. 4, 1978. He was a graduate of Sparta High School and was a Navy veteran. He was trained in various specialized schools in the Navy, the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill, Western Piedmont, Surry and Wilkes Community Colleges, Northwestern University, University of Miami, University of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Mr. Gentry was a member of the National Sheriff's Association, the N.C. Sheriff's Association, the V.F.W., the Disabled American Veterans, the North Wilkesboro Optimist Club and the Exchange Club. He was Optimist of the Year in 1968 and the V.F.W.'s North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 1980-81. He received the N.C. Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council's Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate in 1974. Gentry served as a North Carolina Highway Patrolman from March 1953 to November 1961. Surviving are his wife, Jean Reeves Gentry of the home; a son, Steve Gentry of Wilkesboro; a daughter, Deborah Mathis of Lewisville; a brother, George Gentry of Hendersonville; five sisters, Grace Woodruff of Glade Valley, Edna Medici of Cranston, R.I., Louise Friddle and Jean Pence both of Greensboro and Joan Pendry of Lakeland, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Cagney Gentry of Wilkesboro and Ashley Kyle Mathis of Lewisville. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church in the Piney Creek community of Alleghany County with Elder Jess Higgins and Elder Curtis Hash officiating. Burial in the church cemetery will be private. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight (Friday) at Miller Funeral Service, 180 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes, 1907, W. Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1101 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
KIMEL
Mrs. Margaret Fidler Kimel, 87, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Arbor Acres. She was born Aug. 12, 1913, in Mecklenburg County to Caldwell and Margaret Goodrum Fidler. Mrs. Kimel had been a resident of Arbor Acres since 1988 and was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Appalachian State University and taught in the public school system in Cornelius. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Howard R. Kimel of Arbor Acres; a sister, Willie F. Howard of Cornelius; two brothers, Burke "Ike" Fidler of Seattle, Wash., and Carl Fidler of Boone; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Maple Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert "Buzz" Scott officiating. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church cemetery in Cornelius. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Arbor Acres Assistance Fund, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; Maple Springs United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; or Mount Zion United Methodist Church cemetery Fund, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius, NC 28031.
MARTIN
MAYODAN -- Mrs. Betty Cox Martin, 72, of 100 Turner Road died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000. The funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at the Old Country Church. Burial will follow in the Mayodan Municipal cemetery. Mrs. Martin was born in Stokes County. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Old Country Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse "Jack" Clemmon Martin; parents George and Hattie Lynch Cox; and brother Joe Bill Cox. Survivors include her son, Bobby Martin, and wife Nancy of Madison; daughter Sue Shelton and husband Billy of Stoneville; grandson Joey Martin; stepgrandchildren Brad Rierson, Dawn Easler and Derrick Shelton; great-grandchild Bailey Martin; stepgreat-grandchildren Aaron, Christopher and Jessica Rierson and Dyson Easler; brothers Paul Cox of Pilot Mountain and Alton Cox of Walkertown; sisters Nelma White of Madison and Lois Nunn of Pilot Mountain; and a special friend, Mary Mabe. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at Colonial Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Donations may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
MATHERLEY
Ms. Diane Renay Matherley, 32, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 26, 1967, in Forsyth County to P. David Matherley Jr. and Verona Newsom Matherley. Surviving are her son, Christopher James Stewart of the home; a sister, Angela Lynn Vaughn of Conway, S.C.; her parents; two nieces; an aunt, Shirley Cobb of Winston-Salem; four uncles, Billy Hilterbrand, Jimmy Hilterbrand, Wayne Hilterbrand and Nick White; and her grandparents, David and Lena Matherley. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Parklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapelm with Pastor Chris Daniel and the Rev. Robert Walling officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Christopher Stewart Fund, c/o Verona Vogel, 1008 Foxfire Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
McDUFFIE
Mr. Wallace John Benjamin McDuffie, 55, of 2420 Morris Ave., Apt. 3-C, Bronx, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, in that city. He was born Oct. 8, 1945, in Winston-Salem to Marshall and Blanche McDuffie. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1964, was an active alumnus and also attended North Carolina A&T State University. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years. He was a counselor with the Twelve Step Fellowship for 18 years and throughly enjoyed helping others complete the program sucessfully. Wallace leaves to rejoice in his memory, two sons, Darryl Jackson (Cheylon) of Virginia Beach, Va., and Gregory McDuffie of Bronx, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Derek and Danielle of Virginia Beach, Va.; a great-grandchild, Jayla; two brothers, Marshall McDuffie Jr. (Priscilla) of Winston-Salem and Joe McDuffie (Delorise) of Bronx, N.Y.; a godchild, Faith of Bronx, N.Y.; two very special friends, Patsy and Barbara; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at Evergreen cemetery. The family may be contacted at the home of his brother, Marshall A. McDuffie, 1738 Thurmond St. (RUSSELL)
McNEIL
MOUNT AIRY -- Mr. James Robert McNeil, 83, of 1526 Five Oaks Trail, Mount Airy, the husband of Betty Lou Steelman McNeil, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000 at Northern Hospital of Surry County after several months of declining health. Mr. McNeil was born Dec. 23, 1916 in Saugus, Mont., the son of the late Robert Iredell McNeil and Rosa Rebecca Church McNeil. Mr. McNeil was a veteran of the European Theater of Operations during World War II , having served two years . He participated in five major battles and served with the combat engineers in Normandy, northern France, central Europe, Rhineland and Germany. He was retired as a chief warrant officer-CW3 and served 32 years with the National Guard, where he was also retired. He was the manager of Surry County Agriculture Fair for 36 years, the past president of the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fair 1965 and 1966, the first president of and one of the organizers of the North Carolina National Campers and Hikers Association 1966, a past president and member of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the N.C. National Campers and Hikers Association, a past master and member of the Granite Masonic Lodge 322 AF&AM in 1963, a past commander and member of the Mount Airy Chapter 68 Royal Arch Masons of Mount Airy, a past commander and member of Blue Ridge Council 28 Royal and Select Masons of Mount Airy, a past commander and member of DeMolay Commandery 34 Knight Templar, York Cross of Honor Prioxity 1, and a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2019 (1952-1953). He also was a life member, a past 11th district commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a past commander and a member of military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent 32, a past commander and a life member of American Legion Post 123 and a past president and director of Veterans Memorial Park. He also was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the James R. Bray Sunday school class. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou Steelman McNeil of the home; a son, Charles (Chuck) Wilfong and wife, Susan of Thomasville; grandchildren, Chad McNeil and Lesley Brooke Wilfong, both of Thomasville; a sister, Geraldine McNeil of Greensboro; nephews Tom McNeil of Winston-Salem and Bill McNeil of Brussels, Belgium; a niece, Pauline Jackson of Tucson, Ariz., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cecil D. (Nell) McNeil of Winston-Salem. In addition to his parents, Mr. McNeil was preceded in death by three brothers, Vince McNeil, Hoke McNeil and Cecil (Dick) McNeil. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000 at First Baptist Church of Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Amis Daniel and the Rev. Kevin Wilson with burial in Skyline Memory Gardens. Masonic rites will be conducted at the graveside by Granite Masonic Lodge 322 AF&AM. Full military rites will be conducted at the graveside service by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 714 N. Main St., Mount Airy, NC 27030. SELL Mrs. Lucile Peddycord Sell, 83, of 3310 Williston Road, Walkertown, widow of W.E. (Buck) Sell, died Thursday morning at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Sell was born in Forsyth County Oct. 8, 1917, a daughter of Samuel G. and Effie Hastings Peddycord. She was a retired employee of N.C. Baptist Hospital and a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sell was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, a daughter, Carolyn Dymott, in 1995, an infant son, Kent Sell, in 1951 and by four sisters and two brothers. Surviving are a daughter, Anna (Don) Bryant of Walkertown; two sons, Michael (Cheryl) Sell of Belews Creek and Larry Sell of Clemmons; four grandchildren, Lynne (Jeff) Morison, Darien (Jamie) Sell, LeAnn Sell and Kevin Sell; two great-grandsons, Darrell Southern and Christopher Sell; and two sisters, Dorothy (Clarence) Sell of Winston-Salem and Opal Weavil of Arden. Funeral servies will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pisgah United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mike Swofford. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. According to the wishes of Mrs. Sell, the family will receive friends at her home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, her request was that memorials be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 or to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2165 Pisgah Church Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Voglers Main Street is serving the Sell family.
SIMON
On Oct. 21, 2000, God summoned His angels to "go get my child ," Reginald Touron Simon Sr. was taken from our lives, but his memory will live in our hearts forever. Reginald entered this life Feb. 23, 1974, as a son of the late Ronnie O'Hara Thompson and the late Mary Louise Thompson. He was educated in the Forsyth County public school system. He was an avid basketball player. Having a love for the sport he was a member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Team. He was a hard worker and faithful friend to many. Reginald had a love for working with tools and could be found often helping others. He also displayed love when it came to his fiancee and children. He leaves to cherish his memory his fiancee, Denee Monique Marsh and their children, Reginald Touron Simon Jr. and Adasia Nicole Simon; two brothers, Ronnie Lee Simon and Mark Anthony Simon; his godsent godparents, Larry and Vernell Stover; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at the Frances S. and Jerry C. Gilmore Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the chapel. The funeral cortege will assemble and leave from 706 W est Street. Arrangements entrusted to Gilmore Funeral Home. (GILMORE)
STEPHENS
THOMASVILLE -- James "Bill" William Stephens died Oct. 25, 2000, after a time of declining health at Community General Hospital. Born June 8, 1924, Mr. Stephens was the son of Robert Flinchum Stephens and Lonnie Jane Mabe Stephens of Walnut Cove who preceded him in death. Mr. Stephens married Lucille Hill Stephens from Germanton on Aug. 2, 1941; the couple settled in Thomasville. Mr. Stephens served in the military and was employed by Stroupe Mirror Co. of Thomasville, from which he retired in 1988. He loved God with all his heart and was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church and a former ordained deacon of Bethany Baptist. Mr. Stephens helped organize Willow Oak Baptist Church in Walnut Cove. He was a member of Woodmen of the World Lodge 206. Mr. Stephens was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Hill Stephens of the home; his daughter, Carolyn Stephens Troxler and husband Curtis Troxler; two granddaughters, Sharon Troxler Russell and husband the Rev. Jeffrey Russell and Danielle Troxler Sarvis and husband Michael Sarvis Jr.; and a great-grandson, Corey Michael Sarvis. Mr. Stephens had a brother, Brother Robert Stephens of Thomasville; a sister, Ms. Margie Stephens Davis of Walkertown; and two half sisters, Ms. Eva Mabe of Winston-Salem and Ms. Minnie Mabe Tetter of Hampton, Va., who preceded him in death. The family will receive friends and family from 6:30 to 8:30 Friday evening at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Curtis Troxler, 7095 Tree Hollow, Thomasville, NC 27360. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home by his pastor, the Rev. Keith Gamble, his grandson, the Rev. Jeffrey "Jeff" Russell, with comments made by Robert E. Stroupe, chairman of the board at Stroupe Mirror Co. Interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park cemetery.
STROUDE
MILLERS CREEK -- Mrs. Dorothy Lowe Stroude, 81, widow of Eugene Poplin Stroude of Boone Trail died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stroude was born March 27, 1919, in Galax, Va., to Fredrick and Hattie Maylor Lowe. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Claude Stroude of Statesville, Charlie Stroude of North Wilkesboro, Jack Stroude of Hays and Tommy Stroude of Wilkesboro; six daughters, Mary Harrison of Newberry, Fla., Mrs. Frank (Linda) Greer and Mrs. Dean (Margaret) Anderson both of Millers Creek, Mrs. Howard (Hattie) Shumate of Hays, Mrs. Tony (Eloise) Clark of North Wilkesboro and Mrs. Chris (Dorothy) Greene of Wilkesboro; a sister, Curtie McCann of Winston-Salem; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Faith Baptist Church in Millers Creek with the Rev. Tony Malay officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 Saturday night at Miller Funeral Service in North Wilkesboro. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 2383, Chapel Hill, NC 27515.
TILLEY
MOCKSVILLE -- Mr. Woodrow Wilson Tilley, 77, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1923, in Surry County to Floyd Thomas Tilley Sr. and Bert Cox Tilley. Mr. Tilley was of the Farmington community and was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church on Hampton Road in Davidson County. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Scotty W. Tilley; a daughter-in-law, Mickey Tilley; a brother, Ed Tilley; and a sister, Helen Nelson. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Ketner Tilley of the home; a daughter, Linda T. Sapp and husband Jim of Winston-Salem; a son, Jerry M. Tilley and wife Joni of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Catherine Harrison and Alma Jean Combs; five brothers, Ray, Paul, Theodore, F.T. Jr. and Harold Tilley; seven grandchildren, Jeff, Todd, Wendi, Toby, Jamie, Lori and Kristen; and five great-grandchildren, Michael, Dillon, Nicholas, Summer and Alivia. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Centenary United Methodist Church in Davidson County. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek cemetery and other times at the residence of the daughter.
WEBB
EAST BEND -- Mrs. Vallie Lou "Totsie" Johnson Webb, 89, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville. Mrs. Webb was born July 13, 1911, in Yadkin County to the late Wiley Hampton and Lou Berta Lane Johnson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Webb. Surviving are a daughter, Nina (Harold) Wagoner; two sons, Charlie (Maerene) Webb and Bobby (Linda) Webb, all of East Bend; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at the Huff Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Chatham and the Rev. Larry Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Faith Community Church cemetery. The body will lie in state 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at the funeral home.
WILLIAMS
Mr. Ralph Charles Williams, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away at his home Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Williams was born Sept. 17, 1919, in Chicago to Ray and Cora Schroff Williams. He was raised in Valparaiso, Ind. He was preceded in death by his older sister, Irene; a younger brother, Colonel David Williams; a 3-year-old son, Christopher Scott Williams; and an 18-year-old son, Paul David Williams. Mr. Williams served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and later worked for radio stations in Florida, Ohio and Winston-Salem. He retired from Piedmont Aviation after 34 years of service. He was a member of the International Association of Airline Hams, the American Radio Relay League, the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club, Salem Masonic Lodge #289, the Oasis Shrine Club and the Sons of the American Revolution. Surviving are his devoted wife of 49 years, Jean Branscomb Williams; his daughter, Allison Rossi and her husband, Paul; and two grandchildren, Amanda Mauree and Paul Christopher Rossi all of Woodbridge, Conn. Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Virginia Williams and three nieces, Barbara Thorsen, Cindy Elie and Wende Ramseur. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Vogler Reynolda Road Chapel with the Rev. Jack Yarbrough officiating. Masonic rites will be administered by Salem Lodge #289. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation Inc., 1501 N.W. Ninth Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136; to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; or, in honor of his granddaughter, to the Juvenile Diabetes. Foundation of Greater New Haven, 2572 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.
BLEVINS
Mr. Gwyn Blevins, Jr., 64, of 2258 Pleasant St., died Monday, October 25, 1999 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1935 in Winston-Salem to George and Eva Holland Blevins, Sr. Mr. Blevins was a self-employed painter and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are one sister, Nancy Green of Baltimore, Md.; one aunt, Lou "Granny" Myers of Winston-Salem; and his beloved companion of 20 years, Hazel Langley. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in Woodland cemetery officiated by Rev. Marion Rector. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Vogler & Sons Main St. funeral home.
BOYLES
MOUNT AIRY -- Mr. William Harvey (Bill) Boyles, 59, of 2169 Caudle Rd., Mt. Airy husband of Mrs. Twainette Massey Boyles, died Monday, October 25, 1999 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Boyles was born October 29, 1939 in Patrick County, Va. to the late William Virgil (Byrd) Boyles and Lillie Victoria McMillian Boyles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, owner and operator of B&B Catering and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Boyles was also a member of the Granite Masonic Lodge #322 AF & AM, the York Rites Bodies, the Surry Shriners Club, Oasis Temple, and the Mt. Airy Elks Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Twainette Massey Boyles of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Mark Sexton of Mt. Airy; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Harvey and Anna Boyles, Jr. of Pinnacle, N.C. and Barry William and Anita Boyles of Mt. Airy; three grandchildren, Christopher Mark Sexton, Brittani Ginette Sexton, and Barry William (B.J.) Boyles, Jr.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Don Worley of Roanoke, Va., Muriel Wood of Ararat, Va., and Mary Lou Carson of Winston-Salem; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald E. and Wanda Boyles of Mt. Airy and James Turner and Kathy Boyles of Tampa, Fla.; and a host of family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyles was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue Blansett and Maydee Slate. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy with services conducted by Rev. Grover Holder, Rev. James Baughn, and Rev. Bobby Bullins with burial to follow in the Skyline Memory Gardens with full masonic rites conducted by Granite Masonic Lodge #322 AF & AM. The family will receive friends Tuesday night 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy, N.C. and at other times at the home of his daughter, Sherri Sexton, 194 Sexton Rd., Mt. Airy, N.C. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Oxford Home for Children, 600 College St. Oxford, N.C. 27565.
