Anna Ruth Raper 'Annie'

F, #25404, b. 9 July 1914, d. 21 November 2014
Gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2018
  • Biography*: Occupation: Teacher, retired in 1976.

    Obituary:
    Annie Ruth (Anne) Raper Berrier, of Lexington passed away Friday (November 21, 2014) after years of declining health. She celebrated a lifelong goal on July 9, 2014 as she reached her hundredth birthday.

    A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday (November 25, 2014) at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. A private interment at Mt. Olivet will precede the service. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home-Hickory Tree from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday night.

    Annie was born in Davidson County, July 9, 1914 to David Madison and Flora Bell Craver Raper, the ninth of ten children. She was a graduate of Arcadia High School and Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. On June 27, 1940 she married Ernest Paul Berrier and lived most of her life in Arcadia. Anne was an active lifetime member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church where she served as church librarian and chairman of the Paul Evans Scholarship Fund. She was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Suzanna Wesley Bible Sunday School Class. She enjoyed being a member of the Davidson County Extension Club and Margaret Ripple’s various arts and craft classes. She spent most of her career in the Davidson County Schools teaching at Midway and North Davidson Junior High School, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Berrier was an avid gardener of both flowers and vegetables, other hobbies included crafts, needlework, painting, traveling and reading. When Mr. Berrier went to the coast on his many fishing trips, she always accompanied him bringing a good book, not a fishing rod. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernest Paul Berrier in 1987, her sisters, Mary and Pearl, brothers, Grady, Austin, Ira, Paul and Charles.

    Surviving are her children, Barbara Teal (Wilson), Becky Lewis (Mike), David Berrier all of Lexington and Phil Berrier of Santa Barbara, CA; grandchildren, CW5 Myke Lewis, Jr. (Sherrie) of the US Army, Lori Weaver (Robert) of Lexington, Randall Teal (Lisa) of Carrboro, Jeff Teal (Tracy) of Creedmoor, Rebecca Mabe (Jeremy) of Lexington, Chris Berrier (Kristin) of Lewisville and Christina Thomas of Tulum, Mexico, great-grandchildren, Benton and Anna-Jane Lewis, Kaytlyn and Avery Hester, Colson and Chase Teal, Charlie Teal, Olivia and Justin Mabe, Emma Eggers and Luca Thomas Maza, and 1 great-great-grandchild, Kyndal Leonard; sister, Margaret Hemingway of Charlottesville, VA; sister-in-law, Rachel Sink of Thomasville; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

    The family would like to thank Hospice of Davidson County and her caregivers, Jessica Tolley, Becky Detter, Kristin Tolley and Oleeta Curlee for all their kind and loving attention to her.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Paul Evans Scholarship Fund, or the Memorial Garden fund of Mt Olivet United Methodist Church, 1082 community road, Lexington, NC 27295 or to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

    Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is assisting the family.

    Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
  • Birth*: Anna was born on 9 Jul 1914 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Ernest Paul Berrier on 27 Jun 1940.
  • Residence*: She resided in 1982 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 27292, Route 8. Route 8.
  • Death*: Anna Ruth Raper 'Annie' died on 21 Nov 2014 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 100.

Parents:

Father: David Madison Raper b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 14 Jan 1932
Mother: Flora Belle Craver b. 13 Aug 1874, d. 3 Apr 1963

Family:

Ernest Paul Berrier b. 7 Jul 1909, d. 9 Nov 1987

Ernest Paul Berrier

M, #25405, b. 7 July 1909, d. 9 November 1987
Gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2018

Family:

Anna Ruth Raper 'Annie' b. 9 Jul 1914, d. 21 Nov 2014

John Wesley Steedley

M, #25415, b. 28 July 1914, d. 7 October 1962
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: John was born on 28 Jul 1914.
  • Death*: John died on 7 Oct 1962 at age 48.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Ruth Emily Craver

F, #25419, b. 26 March 1898, d. after 1970
Last Edited: 26 Nov 2005

Parents:

Father: William Franklin Craver b. 3 Aug 1855, d. 20 Dec 1928
Mother: Mary Belle Raper b. 11 Sep 1861, d. 7 Mar 1931

Family:

Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984

Children:

Gordon Percy Clodfelter+ b. 12 May 1918, d. 28 Dec 1998
Ivan Leroy Clodfelter+ b. 1 May 1921, d. 2001
Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Jr. b. 9 Jan 1923, d. 2004
Jean Iris Clodfelter+ b. 21 Mar 1926, d. 23 Feb 1956
Lynn Franklin Clodfelter+ b. 31 Mar 1932, d. 4 May 1987
Jay Brian Clodfelter+ b. 31 Jul 1937, d. 14 Jan 2014

Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?'

M, #25420, b. 12 April 1894, d. 17 June 1984
Last Edited: 21 Feb 2023
  • Biography*: Lived on Route 1, Lexington, NC.

    Occupation: Farmer.

    Name Source: Gravestone has "Everett A. Clodfelter."
  • Birth*: Everett was born on 12 Apr 1894.
  • Marriage*: He married Ruth Emily Craver, daughter of William Franklin Craver and Mary Belle Raper, on 17 May 1917 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: Everett died on 17 Jun 1984 at age 90. Date Source: Gravestone..
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, US Highway #52, Row 16, #5..

Parents:

Father: DeWitt C. Clodfelter b. 17 Jul 1856, d. 6 Nov 1913
Mother: Cornelia A. Lashmit b. 16 Jul 1861, d. 29 Oct 1947

Family:

Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Children:

Gordon Percy Clodfelter+ b. 12 May 1918, d. 28 Dec 1998
Ivan Leroy Clodfelter+ b. 1 May 1921, d. 2001
Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Jr. b. 9 Jan 1923, d. 2004
Jean Iris Clodfelter+ b. 21 Mar 1926, d. 23 Feb 1956
Lynn Franklin Clodfelter+ b. 31 Mar 1932, d. 4 May 1987
Jay Brian Clodfelter+ b. 31 Jul 1937, d. 14 Jan 2014

Gordon Percy Clodfelter

M, #25421, b. 12 May 1918, d. 28 December 1998
Last Edited: 25 Nov 2005

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Family:

Elizabeth Myers b. 26 Apr 1922, d. 25 May 2001

Elizabeth Myers

F, #25422, b. 26 April 1922, d. 25 May 2001
Last Edited: 25 Nov 2005

Parents:

Father: Willie Vestal Myers b. 10 Mar 1898, d. 22 Mar 1967
Mother: Lessie? Lesslie Hill b. 30 Mar 1900

Family:

Gordon Percy Clodfelter b. 12 May 1918, d. 28 Dec 1998

Ivan Leroy Clodfelter

M, #25428, b. 1 May 1921, d. 2001
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Family 1:

Frances Marie Carroll b. 16 Jun 1923, d. 1979

Family 2:

Evelyn Elizabeth Smith b. 9 Sep 1928, d. 20 May 2022

Frances Marie Carroll

F, #25429, b. 16 June 1923, d. 1979
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023

Family:

Ivan Leroy Clodfelter b. 1 May 1921, d. 2001

Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Jr.

M, #25439, b. 9 January 1923, d. 2004
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023
  • Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  • Birth*: Everett was born on 9 Jan 1923.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1982 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: He died in 2004.

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Jean Iris Clodfelter

F, #25440, b. 21 March 1926, d. 23 February 1956
Last Edited: 26 Nov 2005
  • Birth*: Jean was born on 21 Mar 1926.
  • Death*: Jean died on 23 Feb 1956 at age 29. Date Source: Gravestone..
  • Burial*: Her body was buried in 1956 at Davidson County, NC. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, US Highway #52, Row 17, #4..

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Lynn Franklin Clodfelter

M, #25448, b. 31 March 1932, d. 4 May 1987
Gravestone
Gravestone
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023
  • Birth*: Lynn was born on 31 Mar 1932 at Lexington, NC. Date Source: Gravestone at Bethesda UMC.
  • Marriage*: He married Josephine Burgess 'Jo'.
  • Divorce*: Lynn was divorced from Josephine Burgess 'Jo' in 1967.
  • Marriage*: Lynn Franklin Clodfelter married Arlene Owen.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1982 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: Lynn Franklin Clodfelter died on 4 May 1987 at age 55.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14519542/lynn-franklin-clodfelter.

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Family 1:

Josephine Burgess 'Jo' b. 28 Dec 1933

Children:

?? Clodfelter b. 3 Oct 1953, d. 3 Oct 1953
Robin Jolene Clodfelter b. 15 Feb 1958, d. 15 May 1975

Family 2:

Arlene Owen b. 3 Mar 1920, d. 9 Feb 1984

Josephine Burgess 'Jo'

F, #25449, b. 28 December 1933
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023

Family:

Lynn Franklin Clodfelter b. 31 Mar 1932, d. 4 May 1987

Children:

?? Clodfelter b. 3 Oct 1953, d. 3 Oct 1953
Robin Jolene Clodfelter b. 15 Feb 1958, d. 15 May 1975

Robin Jolene Clodfelter

F, #25451, b. 15 February 1958, d. 15 May 1975
Last Edited: 25 Nov 2005
  • Birth*: Robin was born on 15 Feb 1958.
  • Marriage*: She married Harry Edward Huffman , Jr.
  • Death*: Robin died on 15 May 1975 at age 17. Date Source: Gravestone - same as husband's..
  • Burial*: Her body was buried in 1975 at Davidson County, NC. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, US Highway #52, Row 16, #2..

Parents:

Father: Lynn Franklin Clodfelter b. 31 Mar 1932, d. 4 May 1987
Mother: Josephine Burgess 'Jo' b. 28 Dec 1933

Family:

Harry Edward Huffman , Jr. b. 30 Jul 1944, d. 15 May 1975

Jay Brian Clodfelter

M, #25453, b. 31 July 1937, d. 14 January 2014
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023
  • Biography*: Obituary:
    ay Brian Clodfelter, 76, of Bethesda Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

    A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bethesda United Methodist Church, where he was a member, by the Rev. Danny Miller. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

    Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

    Jay was born in Davidson County on July 31, 1937, to Everett Alexander and Emily Ruth Craver Clodfelter. He was a retired employee of Davidson County Schools and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; son Jeffrey Clodfelter; sister Jean McGlamery; and brothers Ivan, Everett, Lynn and Gordon Clodfelter.

    Surviving are his wife, Alice Crotts Clodfelter of the home; daughter Angie Clodfelter Hyatt and husband Kevin; grandson Colby Hyatt and friend Michelle Ayers; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
  • Birth*: Jay was born on 31 Jul 1937 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1982 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: He died on 14 Jan 2014 at Forsyth County, NC, at age 76.

Parents:

Father: Everett Alexander Clodfelter , Sr. 'Jafie?' b. 12 Apr 1894, d. 17 Jun 1984
Mother: Ruth Emily Craver b. 26 Mar 1898, d. a 1970

Family:

Child:

Jeffery Scott Clodfelter b. 6 Mar 1963, d. 1 May 1971

Jeffery Scott Clodfelter

M, #25455, b. 6 March 1963, d. 1 May 1971
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2023
  • Birth*: Jeffery was born on 6 Mar 1963.
  • Death*: Jeffery died on 1 May 1971 at age 8. Date Source: Gravestone..
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, US Highway #52, Row 17, #5..

Parents:

Father: Jay Brian Clodfelter b. 31 Jul 1937, d. 14 Jan 2014

William Cletus Raper 'Bill'

M, #25457, b. 30 May 1895, d. 9 January 1960
Last Edited: 14 Mar 2004
  • Biography*: Lived at 1151 Croyden Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124.


  • Birth*: William was born on 30 May 1895.
  • Marriage*: He married Gertrude Boast.
  • Death*: William died on 9 Jan 1960 at age 64.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Father: William Franklin Raper 'Frank' b. 13 Dec 1863, d. 18 Jun 1932
Mother: Julia Selena Crouse b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 16 Feb 1944

Family:

Gertrude Boast b. 23 Dec 1901

Child:

William Franklin Raper b. 25 Jan 1926, d. 11 May 1945

Gertrude Boast

F, #25458, b. 23 December 1901
Last Edited: 14 Mar 2004

Family:

William Cletus Raper 'Bill' b. 30 May 1895, d. 9 Jan 1960

Child:

William Franklin Raper b. 25 Jan 1926, d. 11 May 1945

William Franklin Raper

M, #25459, b. 25 January 1926, d. 11 May 1945
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: William was born on 25 Jan 1926.
  • Death*: William died on 11 May 1945 at age 19. Lost off of Quam Island, WW II.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Father: William Cletus Raper 'Bill' b. 30 May 1895, d. 9 Jan 1960
Mother: Gertrude Boast b. 23 Dec 1901

Luther Eugene Raper

M, #25467, b. 13 November 1897, d. 5 August 1977
Last Edited: 14 Mar 2004
  • Biography*: Lived in Richmond, VA.


  • Birth*: Luther was born on 13 Nov 1897.
  • Marriage*: He married Rachel Campbell Wilkinson.
  • Death*: Luther died on 5 Aug 1977 at age 79.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.
  • Employment*: An unknown person was employed.

Parents:

Father: William Franklin Raper 'Frank' b. 13 Dec 1863, d. 18 Jun 1932
Mother: Julia Selena Crouse b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 16 Feb 1944

Family:

Rachel Campbell Wilkinson b. 21 Aug 1903, d. 22 Sep 1977

Rachel Campbell Wilkinson

F, #25468, b. 21 August 1903, d. 22 September 1977
Last Edited: 14 Mar 2004

Family:

Luther Eugene Raper b. 13 Nov 1897, d. 5 Aug 1977

Dr. Arthur Franklin Raper

M, #25484, b. 8 November 1899, d. 10 August 1979
Last Edited: 19 Jul 2013
  • Biography*: Lived on Miller Road, Oakton, VA.
  • Birth*: Arthur was born on 8 Nov 1899 at NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Martha Jarrell say 1929.
  • Graduation*: Arthur graduated at NC in 1931. Institution:. University of NC.
  • Death*: Arthur died on 10 Aug 1979 at Fairfax, VA, at age 79. Of heart disease, Fairfax Hospital.

Parents:

Father: William Franklin Raper 'Frank' b. 13 Dec 1863, d. 18 Jun 1932
Mother: Julia Selena Crouse b. 25 Oct 1869, d. 16 Feb 1944

Family:

Martha Jarrell b. 13 Nov 1905, d. 24 Dec 1979

Martha Jarrell

F, #25485, b. 13 November 1905, d. 24 December 1979
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998

Family:

Dr. Arthur Franklin Raper b. 8 Nov 1899, d. 10 Aug 1979