James Dameron Myers
James Dameron Myers, 78, of Advance, died October 4 [2003] at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born August 8, 1925, in Gaston County, to the late Henry Dayton and Rosa Ann Dameron Myers.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was an entrepreneur, songwriter and a charter member of the Presidential Task Force with the Republican Party during the Reagan administration.
His parents, two brothers, Ernest and Howard Myers, and two sisters, Elizabeth Hufstetler and Iva Hopkins, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Thomas Myers of the home; three daughters, Tina M. Englebert of Clemmons, Conda Gail Hudson and husband Hal of Kings Mountain, and Jan M. Moore and husband Scott of Lexington; a son, Thomas Kent Myers and wife Lora of Advance; a brother, J.B. Myers and wife Opal of Lenoir; a sister, Eulalia Stines of Dallas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory, with Rev. Neville Storey officiating.
Peggy Ann Hollar Fletcher
Peggy Ann Hollar Fletcher, 60, of Pfafftown, died September 29 [2003] at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born February 13, 1943, in Boone, to Fred Hollar and Ruth Payne Hollar.
She was an active member of Pfafftown Christian Church for 40 years.
Surviving are her husband, Gerald Fletcher; their two children, Jill Fletcher Nelson and husband Kevin Alan Fletcher and wife Debbie; her brother and sisters, Jerry Hollar and wife Joan of Colfax, Sharon Yokeley of Winston-Salem, and Phyllis Nelson and husband Jim of Pfafftown; five grandchildren, Holly and Adam Neely, Travis Nelson and Brad and Erika Fletcher; a family friend, Tim Shoaf; and a number of nieces and nephews who were very dear to her.
Funeral services were held at Pfafftown Christian Church, with Dr. Tom Everton officiating, and burial followed in Pfafftown Cemetery.
Charles Brent Legg
Charles Brent Legg, 41, of Lexington, died September 22 [2003].
He was born August 24, 1962, in Montgomery, W.Va., to Charles E. and Dorothy Dickerson Legg.
He served four years in the U.S. Army.
He was an avid model railroader and was accomplished in tai chi, working toward his black belt.
He loved history and participated in Civil War re-enactments.
He was employed with Piedmont Sheet Metal Co., and was a member of Pinedale Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lisa Mathis Legg, and a son, Afton Legg, of the home; his mother and father of Scott Depot, W.Va.; a sister, Terri Annette James and husband Jeff of St. Albans, W.Va.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Geneva Mathis of Winston-Salem; his sisters-in-law, Gina Miller and husband Mike and Julie Tompson and fiance John, all of Winston-Salem; his brothers-in-law, Jerry Mathis and wife Myra of Clemmons, and Dale Mathis and wife Wanda of Lexington; his nephews, Evan Miller and David Baxley; and his nieces, Lindsey James, Erica Miller, Taylor Mathis, Megan Baxley and Peyton and Pressley Thompson.
Funeral services were held at Pinedale Christian Church, with Bill McKenzie, Bob McCaskill and Jerry Mathis officiating, and burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park.
Thomas Roy Williams, Jr.
Thomas “Tommy” Roy Williams, Jr., 63, of Winston-Salem, died October 3 [2003] at his home.
He was born June 8, 1940, in Forsyth County, to Thomas Roy Williams, Sr. and Lillian Chilton Williams.
He attended Gospel Chapel.
Surviving are two sisters, Nancy W. Flynt and husband Joe of Clemmons, and Linda W. Wood and husband Wayne of Lexington; and three nephews, Christopher Daniel Wall of King, Gregory Wood of Winston-Salem, and Keith Wood of Kernersville.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Rev. Fred Wood officiating, and entombment followed at Parklawn Memorial Park.
William Shuford Bright
William Shuford Bright, 74, of Pfafftown, died September 29 [2003] at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born March 25, 1929, in Iredell County, to William Vick and Martha Shuford Bright.
He was retired from AT&T;/Lucent as a technical writer with 32 years of service.
He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Sports Car Club of America, Z Club, the National Space Society, and the Planetary Society.
He was interested in photography, theatre, electronics and auto mechanics.
He was a supporter of Friends Center at Guilford College, the Greensboro Concert Band and the Salvation Army and was an active member and supporter of Winston-Salem, Friends Meeting.
His parents and a son, William Joseph, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife of almost 50 years, Patricia Cash Bright; a daughter, Susan Hunt and husband Bill; and two sons, George Byron and John Louise Bright.
A memorial service was held at Winston-Salem Friends Meeting.
Ray William Shouse
Ray William Shouse, 96, of Winston-Salem, died September 29 [2003].
He was born September 6, 1907, to William Jefferson and Mollie Lineback Shouse in Winston-Salem.
He was an active member of Beck’s Baptist Church as long as his health permitted.
He was a member of Old Town Civic Club, and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 46 years service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Shouse, on June 28, 1998.
Surviving are a son, Larry R. Shouse of Winston-Salem; and two sisters, Lucille Gaultney of Clemmons, and Louise Dillworth and husband Pat of Winston-Salem.
Funeral services were held at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Chapel, with Dr. Karl Minor and Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating, and burial followed at Beck’s Baptist Church.
Edna Leona Vogler Binkley
Edna Leona Vogler Binkley, 88, of Clemmons, died November 17 [2003] in Amarillo, Texas.
She was born March 19, 1915, in Forsyth County, the oldest of five children of Esker Ernest and Della Blanch Ketner Vogler.
She married William Thomas Binkley on April 8, 1939.
For several years, she worked at P.H. Hanes Knitting Co. and retired from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school cafeterias after 27 years of service.
She was a member of Warner’s Chapel Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister, Ruth Gabard; and a brother, Frank Vogler.
Surviving are a son, Thomas “Tom” E. Binkley and wife Linda of Cogan Station, Pa.; two daughters, Lydia B. Wright and husband David of Clemmons, and Leona B. Carruth and husband David of Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Esther Treadway of Winston-Salem, and Elsie Petticord of Kernersville; eight grandchildren, Laura Jackson and Ed of Clemmons, Tom Binkley and Jaime and Bob Binkley and Jodi, all of Williamsport, Pa., Lisa Binkley, Ben Binkley and Aimee Binkley of Cogan Station, Pa., Melanie Carruth and Chad of Dallas, Texas, and Stefanie Carruth of Amarillo, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Eddie Jackson, Alisha Binkley, Bryce Binkley, Abby Harvey and Caden Wright; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many church and community friends.
Funeral services were held at Warner’s Chapel Church of Christ, and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Harding Chalmer Dyer
Harding Chalmer Dyer, 83, of North Wilkesboro, the widower of Thelma Brookshire Dyer, died November 17 [2003] at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 16, 1920, in Wilkes County, to Chester A. and Annie McNeil Dyer.
He was retired from Gaddy Motor Co.
He was a member and deacon at Welcome Home Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent and teacher and was church clerk for 20 years.
He was treasurer of the Brushy Mountain Baptist Association for more than 20 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Wisconsin and the USS Iowa.
He was aboard the USS Wisconsin in Tokyo Bay, when President Truman signed the official Japanese surrender.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Frances Stahl and husband John of Clemmons; two brothers, Arvel Dyer of Illinois, and James Dyer of Moravian Falls; and a grandson, Andrew Stahl and wife Megan of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Funeral services were held at Welcome Home Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Collins, Rev. Carl Elledge and Dr. Dean Simpson officiating, and burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Hazel Vetra Church Brock
Hazel Vetra Church Brock, 83, of Moravian Falls, widow of Quentin M. Brock, died November 18 [2003] at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 11, 1920, in Ashe County, to Enoch and Lula Blackburn Church.
She retired from Key City Furniture and Kmart and was a member of Bethel Branch Church of Christ since 1942.
Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Johnson and husband Jerry of North Wilkesboro; a son, James “Buddy” Brock and wife Penny of Moravian Falls; four grandchildren, Sharon and Mike Montecalvo of Lewisville, Jeff and April Johnson and Joe Brock, all of North Wilkesboro, and Jessica Brock of Moravian Falls; and two great-grandchildren, Noah Johnson and Peyton Johnson, both of North Wilkesboro.
Funeral services were held at Bethel Branch Church of Christ, with Brother Rick Whitley and Brother Lawrence Warden officiating, and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Walter Clark Butner
Walter Clark Butner, 69, of Clemmons, formerly of Hickory, died November 17 [2003] at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born December 9, 1933, in Forsyth County, to Ralph Glenn and Ethel Utt Butner, Sr.
A member of Clemmons, Moravian Church, he owned Southern Wood Products in Hickory, and later was a self-employed furniture representative until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy Butner; and two brothers, Ralph G. Butner, Jr. and J. Curt Butner, Sr.
Surviving are his wife, Betsy Heath Butner; two daughters, Paula Brittian and sons Luke and Clark, all of Winston-Salem, and Dawn Pruitt and husband Garland of Stokesdale; and a son, Matthew Gumhold and fiancee Falon Moore of Greensboro; three sisters, Mary Lib Lindley, II and husband Doug of Atlantic Beach, Betty Ann Kimel and husband Mike of Advance, and Kim Tillman of Lexington; and four brothers, William Eugene Butner and wife Teresa of Hickory, Donald O. Butner and wife Marylin of Beaverton, Ore., Douglas E. Butner and wife Geep of Arroyo Grande, Calif., and Steve Butner and wife Carolyn of Lexington.
A memorial service was held at Clemmons Moravian Church, with Rev. Q. Ray Burke officiating.
