Obituaries

Larry was born in Rowan County on March 26, 1947 to Olin Brown Weaver and Arline Safrit Weaver. He retired as Dean of Human Resources at Forsyth Technical Community College, employed with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Dept., a volunteer at the Midway Fire Dept. and Bostian Heights Fire Dept. in Salisbury and served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving is his wife Terry Parks Weaver of the home; his mother; a daughter, Lori Weaver Fuller (Hunter) of China Grove; a stepdaughter, Rachel Willey of Woodbridge, VA; three grandchildren, Tyler Fuller, Madison Fuller and Macon Fuller.

Lewis Lebakken, Jr., went to his Lord on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born June 16, 1941, to Lewis and Agnes (Moen) Lebakken of Galesville, Wis.  He was baptized and confirmed at French Creek Lutheran Church near at Ettrick, Wis.  Lewis attended local schools and graduated from Galesville High School in 1959.

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 10 p.m., Harvey Jerome Hindin, 85, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Harvey was born on July 20, 1929 in Braddock, Penn. to Benjamin and Sarah (Charapp) Hindin. He grew up in Rankin, Penn., where his parents owned a small grocery store at 1 Miller Ave.

Leonard Walter Krawczyk, 72, of Bluffton, died November 9, 2014 at his residence.

He was born on December 3, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Walter and Rose Krawczyk.

Mario Edward Ferris, 75, of Morehead City, died Friday, October 31, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital.

A private family service to be held.

Reunited with her mother and loved ones on October 25, 2014 at age 24. Loving daughter of Timothy Hehling and the late Pam Springer. Granddaughter of Sharon Zaske and the late Virginia Harter. Deeply loved by her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cherished by friends everywhere. Special friend of Wayne Graves and her mentors Major Donna and Sherry “Postie Toastie”. Treasured by her extended family Kasi Freund and April Broecker.

Jessica’s cheerful words, contagious smile and death-grip hugs will be missed by all, and never forgotten.

Mary “Molly” Payne Fettig passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 20^th.  She was a devoted mom, Grammy, sister, wife, daughter and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was born on July 22^nd, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio where she spent her childhood.   She attended the University of Dayton, graduating in 1960, and remained an avid UD fan and proud Flyerette throughout her life.  In addition to UD sports, Molly loved watching college football, basketball and soccer, and above all, any sport her kids and grandkids played.  She loved to travel, living throughout the US from Hawaii to Camp LeJeune, NC and visiting many countries in Europe.

William A. “Tony” Thrall, 72, of Dumfries, VA passed away at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center on August 24, 2014.

Tony was born in Washington D.C. on September 10, 1941, to the late James and Mary Thrall. He grew up in Arlington, VA and spent many days with family in the Northern Neck where he grew to know and love the water and boating in particular.

Wilson Kieffer “W.K.” Wenrich, 95, of Miami Springs, Fla., passed away on July 12, 2014.   He was born in Manassas, Va, on June 14, 1919, the son of the late Wilson Noah and Bessie Virginia Wenrich. Since 1940, he lived in Miami Springs, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mable Joyce, of nearly 60 years of marriage, and his daughter, Dorothy Carol.

He was a graduate of Manassas High School, in the Class of 1937.  He worked for Eastern Airlines for 42 years beginning as an aircraft mechanic and completing his career as Manager, Technical Services. 

Johnnie McDade Haines, age 82 of Catlett, VA died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Garner Haines, Jr.; her brother William Franklin McDade, Jr. and her sister Mary N. Stryker.