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By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent

Last Monday was Memorial Day – a day of remembrance, gratitude, and mourning for those who gave their life in support of our country and freedom. We remember these young men from County Line who gave their life in service:
Civil War: James F. Cartner; Solomon M. Daywalt, 1822-1865, buried Saint Matthews Lutheran Church; Moses L. Granger, 1838-sometime before 1865, burial unknown; and Henry P. Kesler.
World War I: Lemuel “Lem” Keller; 1888-1918; buried Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.
World War II: William Thomas “Billy” Daywalt, 1922-1943, buried Saint Matthews Lutheran Church Cemetery; Adren Gentry Koontz, 1915-1944, buried Salem Methodist Church Cemetery; James Clyde Moore, 1925-1945, buried Oakwood Cemetery of Statesville; James Edward Stroud, 1922-1944, buried in Luxembourg, but in remembrance of him his parents Sanford and Avis Stroud had their son’s name and service added to their monument in Society Baptist Church Cemetery; and John Wilson, 1920-1945, buried Piney Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery.
No words can ever express the depth of gratitude and respect for these young men and their Gold Star families. If you know any relative of these men, call them to express your gratitude for their sacrifice.
Soul Walkers, a walking program, meets at 8 a.m. on Thursdays at Clarksbury Methodist to walk in the church parking lot.
Upcoming community events: V-Point Ruritan country breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, June 7; Cruise-In at Piney Grove AME Zion Saturday, June 7; and Davie High School graduation exercises at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at War Eagle Stadium.
Janna Seamon and Timothy “Tim” Roof were married Saturday, May 24 in an outdoor beach shore wedding at North Myrtle Beach. Janna and Tim, all of us in County Line send congratulations and wish you a lifetime successful marriage.
Jack and Robin Fowler welcomed the birth of granddaughter Oakley Tuesday, May 13 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Oakley and her mother Andrea are doing well. Congratulations to the Fowler family.
Our community extends sympathy to the family of Marsha Deal Cartner, who died last Friday. She was born in Iredell County in 1938 to the late James H. and Maud Jordan Deal. In 1967, she married Richard “Sonny” Cartner, who preceded her in death in 2015. The couple made their home on NC 901 and attended Clarksbury Methodist. She & Sonny enjoyed riding in their classic cars and spending time with family. A graveside service celebrating her life was held Tuesday in the Clarksbury cemetery.
Donnie Keller continues with trips to physical therapy almost daily and awaits skin crafting. Caleb Williams continues to do well as he recuperates at home while awaiting his next checkup at Duke in August
Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Donnie, Caleb, and other residents who are having health issues. Pray for the Lord’s support and blessings upon the family of Marsha as they deeply miss her in life.
Our community news will again honor all students who graduated, earned a certificate, or received an honor or award the past year. Call or text 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com details and a photo if possible.
For news and memories to share, call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.