Miscellaneous Forsyth County, North Carolina Obituaries
1999

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BERRIER
Mrs. Ruby Stewart Berrier, 86, of 434 Duke Street, widow of Raymond Lewis Berrier, died Thursday morning at the Oaks at Forsyth. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Friedland Moravian Church by Rev. Steve Craver and Rev. Norwood Green. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. Mrs. Berrier was born in Forsyth County, July 28, 1913, daughter of Thomas Wesley and Georgia Carmichael Stewart. She was a lifetime member of Friedland Moravian Church and retired from Bassick Sack after 27 years of service. Mrs. Berrier was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Lewis Berrier; a grandson, Tony Berrier; two brothers, Luther Stewart and Bernie Stewart; and one sister, Pearl Matthews. Surviving are one son, Tommy Berrier of the home; four grandchildren, Rickie Berrier and wife, Lou Ann of King, Danny Berrier of Winston-Salem, Kathy Woods and husband, Paul of Kernersville, and Linda Snowden and husband, Chuck of Reedy Creek; one sister, Bertha Hiatt of Winston-Salem; and one brother, Bill Stewart and wife, Ruth of Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends at Voglers Main Street Chapel from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and request that any memorials be made to the Building Fund at Friedland Moravian Church, 2750 Friedland Church Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107. 

BURKE
Katherine Geise Burke, 86, of Winston-Salem, died October 20, 1999 at K.B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem. Born August 27, 1913 in Olean, N.Y., she was the widow of Charles E. Burke. She is survived by three children, Kathleen Culler (Ronnie), Charles E. Burke, Jr. (Betty), and Linda Ruttle (Ray); ten grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church Kernersville. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of one's choice. Arrangements by Pierce Funeral Home, Kernersville. 

COLLINS
KERNERSVILLE -- Mrs. Ruby Earlene Tuttle Collins, 75, of Britthaven of Kernersville, died Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at Britthaven of Kernersville. She was born September 7, 1924, the daughter of Grady B. Tuttle and Jonie Vanhoy Tuttle. She was a retiree of Forsyth Memorial Hospital and a member of the Kerwin Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her father and her husband, of 49 years, James Needham Collins. Surviving in addition to her mother, Jonie Vanhoy Tuttle of Oak Summitt Nursing Center are four sons and their, James Larry Collins and wife, Bobbie of King, N.C., Jerry Wayne Collins and wife, Becky of Kernersville, Craig Randall (Randy) Collins and wife, Martha of Winston-Salem, and Bruce Darrell Collins and wife, Sandy of Randleman; one sister, Mrs. Doris Ziglar Drake and husband, Glenn of Germanton; one brother, Leon and wife, Frances Tuttle of Kernersville; ten grandchildren, Jimmy, Lesa Ann, Tonya, David, Pam, Craig, Rebekah, Scott, Tracy, and Wendy; and one great-granddaughter, Hailey. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 1999 at Kerwin Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Joe Myers and Dr. Bobby Roberson. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home and at other times at 562 Pisgah Circle. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., N.C. Affiliate, 3109 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 125, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Britthaven of Kernersville for their loving care of Mrs. Collins. 

CROMER
KING -- Dewitt Romeo Cromer, 85, of Cromer Road, died Thursday, October 21, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center after a breif illness. He was born January 27, 1914 in Stokes County to Robert Scales and Atwell Tillotson Cromer. Mr. Cromer served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a devoted farmer as long as his health permitted and was an avid fox hunter. He was a member of King Baptist Mission Church. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Vila Monroe and Cleo Fowler and one brother, Elmo Cromer. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Durham Cromer of the home; two daughters, Vicki Cromer Gordon and husband, Eddie Of Pinnacle and Judy Cromer Goff and husband, Terry of King; one son, Brent Cromer and wife, DePhena of King; four granddaughters, Tammy Johnson and husband, Kevin, Christie Holyfield and husband, Marty, Marcie Yount and husband, Rodney, and Lindsay N. Goff; two step-grandchildren, Billy Joe Hill and wife, Selena and Melissa Golding; one step-great-grandson, Jarrett Golding; two sisters, Margie Durham of King and Madeline Collins of Mt. Airy; and one brother, Harley Gray Cromer of Winston-Salem. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Slate Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Bowen and Bro. Rodney Ebert officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Slate Funeral Home in King. Memorials may be made to King Baptist Mission, 117 Chelsea Ridge, King, N.C. or to Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1180 Chestnut Grove Road, King, N.C. 

EDMONDS
Richard V. Edmonds, 82, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 18, 1999. Mr. Edmonds was born December 16, 1916 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Battle Creek High School and attended Wake Forest University, where he studied Engineering. He also Attended Ohio State University and Princeton University. He began his career at MidState Machine and Tool as a factory manager. He was employed with Bassick-Sack, Winston-Salem, North Carolina as an engineer and finally he worked at Western Electric in Winston-Salem, N.C., and later in Lee's Summit, Mo. where he was a Senior Engineer until his retirement. Funeral Services were held at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, October 21, 1999. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Krista of the home; his children, Brian Edmonds of Stockbridge, Ga., Jill Manson of Leawood, Kan., Jack Edmonds of Overland Park, Kan, and Jan Kelley and her husband, David of High Point, N.C.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lyndell Smith, Beverly Hoxworth, and Barbara Crumpton. Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, Mo. (816) 942-2004 

GUFFEY
CLEMMONS -- Mr. Basil McCutcheon Guffey, 87, of Clemmons, N.C., died Tuesday, October 19, 1999. He was born November 11, 1911, to Sam and Ethel Day Guffey in Clifton Forge, Va. Mr. Guffey served in WWII. He moved to Clemmons in 1940. He was Vice President of Bowers Bridge Construction Company. He was preceded in death by one sister, Stella Gore and one brother, Ira Guffey. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hutchins Guffey of the home; two daughters, Mary Forrest Holtsclaw and Jane Graley and husband, Terry; one son, Basil Guffey, Jr. and wife, Julie; five grandchildren, Michael Holtsclaw and wife, Gina, Timothy Holtsclaw and wife, Nicole, Jessica and TJ Graley, and Kayla Guffey; five great-grandchildren, Amber, Miranda, Chelsea, Alex, and Nathan; one sister, Thelma Lark of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel by Elder J.A. Langham with entombment to follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m Friday evening at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. 

HEGE
Mrs. Bertie Lowry Hege, 96, widow of E. Pliny Hege, passed away October 21, 1999 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1902 in Mt. Airy to the late Samuel Franklin and Ella Dungan Lowry. She was a charter member of Lee Memorial Presbyterian Church and later joined Northwest Baptist Church. Mrs. Hege is survived by three daughters and two sons, Evelyn Ivester (Douglas) of Pfafftown, Mary Binkley (Thurman) of Winston-Salem, Elizabeth McDaniel (John) of Banner Elk, N.C., Curt Hege (Patricia) of Winston-Salem, and Joe Hege of Lawndale, N.C. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. by Paster Roy Beverly at Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 1999 at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the donor's choice. 

HINES
SEVEN LAKES -- Jane Isabell Blair Hines, 85, died Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at Moore Regional Hospital after and extended illness. She was born September 26, 1914 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Clyde M. and Mary Maughlin Blair. She spent her early years in Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Kansas. Mrs. Hines attended the University of Kansas and the University of New Mexico where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. Jane Blair Hines was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend to all. She truly enriched the lives of everyone she knew with her many creative talents, her constant cheerfulness, and her kin and thoughtful deeds. Survivors are her son, Thomas Blair Hines and wife, Larry of Raleigh; daughter, Donna Burnett Hines of Seven Lakes; grandchildren, Thomas Blair Hines, Jr. of Chapel Hill, Robert Craven Hines of Arlington, Va., and Mary Craven Hines of Winston-Salem, N.C. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jane Iasbell Blair Hines will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 1999 at the Chapel in the Pines, Seven Lakes, West End, N.C. A private graveside service for the family will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, N.C. In lieu of flowers, donation may be directed to the Thomas I. Hines Scholarship Fund at North Carolina State University, P.O. Box 8004, 4008 Biltmore Hall, Raleigh, N.C. 27695-8004 or to the charity of one's choice. 

JONES
Mrs. Ola Neal Williams Jones of Arbor Acres, The Triad United Methodist Home, died Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. following a period of declining health. She had lived at Arbor Acres for fifteen years and had been lovingly cared for by a wonderful and devoted staff. She was born on June 7, 1914 in the Beaver Creek Community of Ashe County, N.C. to the late William Avery Williams and Roxie Pearl Williams. She was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church, Jefferson, N.C. She was preceded in death by her sons, Richard Bennett Jones and William Barrett Jones. Surviving is one daughter, Betty Ann Jones Chapple and her husband, Dewey of Winston-Salem; two daughters-in-law, Mary Ruth Jones of Boone and Geraldine Jones of West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Stephanie Elizabeth Chapple of Raleigh, Katharine Anne Chapple Tate and her husband, Skip of Annapolis, Maryland, Danny Mitchell Jones, David Lee Jones and his wife, Zena of West Jefferson, and Kimberly Elaine Jones Morgan and her husband, Met of Charlotte; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hanna, Mrs. Grace Nowaki, and Mrs. Pauline Whicker of Winston-Salem; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Williams, Mrs. Helen Williams, Mrs. Blanche Williams of West Jefferson, and Mrs. Lorraine Williams of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her service will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church, Jefferson, N.C. Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. It will be conducted by Reverend Bob Miller. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. A graveside service will follow in the West Jefferson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arbor Acres, The Triad United Methodist Home, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104-1197 or to The Jefferson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 236, Jefferson, N.C. 28640. Badger Funeral Home in West Jefferson is in charge of the arrangements. 

JORDAN
MOCKSVILLE -- Christopher Mack Jordan, 22, of Petes Lane, passed away October 19, 1999 at Davie County Hospital. Mr. Jordan was born August 3, 1977 in Rowan County to Joe Jordan of Mocksville and Glenda Whitt of Mocksville. He was a 1996 graduate of Davie High School and a member of Blaise Baptist Church. Mr. Jordan was employed by Jockey International in Mocksville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Brian and Kevin Jordan; two sisters, Sharon Lawson and Tara Whitt all of Mocksville; paternal grandparents, Loman and Blanche Jordan of Cooleemee; and maternal grandparents, Dan and Mary Presnell of Cooleemee. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. at Blaise Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Sellers officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 21, 1999 from 6-8 p.m. at Blaise Baptist Church. Committal Service will be held Friday, October 22, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Blaise Baptist Church Cemetery. Davie Funeral Service, LLC 416 Valley Rd. Mocksville, N.C. 27028 will be serving the Jordan-Whitt family. Memorials may be made to the Blaise Baptist Church Building Fund, 134 Blaise Baptist Church Rd., Mocksville, N.C.27028 

MARSHBURN
KERNERSVILLE -- Mrs. Sharon Thomas Marshburn, of 4578 Longworth Dr., Kernersville, N.C., died October 20, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1945 in Forsyth County, the daughter of Warren ''Doc'' Thomas and Blanche D. Fulp. She was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Marshburn was preceded in death by her father; a brother, David Thomas; and her step-father, Emory Fulp. Surviving are her husband, James Marshburn of the home; her mother, Blanche D. Fulp of Winston-Salem; one daughter, Kimberly Shine and her husband, Robert of Fredricksburg, Texas; two sons, Michael Carper of King and Jeffrey Carper of Raleigh; a step-daughter, Jennifer Alford and her husband, Rodney of Kernersville; a step-son, Jeffrey Marshburn and his wife, Abigail of Kernersville; three sisters, Margie Simpson and her husband, Horace of Walkertown, June Swaim and her husband, Mike, and Tangee Stevens and her husband, Wayne all of Winston-Salem; two brothers, William Thomas of Winston-Salem and Emory ''Fatman'' Fulp and his wife, Martha of Winston-Salem; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Thomas of Walkertown. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Robert Motsinger. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory, Walkertown. The family will receive friends Friday, October 22, 1999 from 7-9 p.m. Hayworth-Miller-Cain, Kernersville and at other times at the home of her mother. Memorials may be made to Winston-Salem, 1100-C. South Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. 

MCMAHAN
KERNERSVILLE -- Mrs. Minnie Hill McMahan ''Granny Mac'', 91, of 4520 Old Winston Rd., Kernersville, N.C. 27284, died Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1908, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen Huckabee Hill in Brycefield, Tenn. Mrs. McMahan was a homemaker and a charter member of Kernersville Full Gospel Mission, member for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart McMahan; a daughter, Hazel McMahan; four sons, Raymond, Robert, Edward, and Buford McMahan. Surviving are four daughters, Betty Bentley of Kernersville, Mrs. C.B. (Juanita) Rouse, Jr. of Chilhowie, Va., Mrs. Harold (Wilma) Epperson of Marion, Va., and Mrs. Charles (Carolyn ''Libby'') Gorbett, Jr. of Pasadena, Texas; two sons and their wives, Ralph (JoAnn) McMahan and Kenneth (Claudia) McMahan all of Marion, Va.; two daughters-in-law, Ruth McMahan of Marion, Va. and Louise McMahan of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Bagwell of Hendersonville, N.C.; thirty-six grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; seventeen great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville officiated by Brother Garland Glascoe and Chaplin Rennie Adcock. Burial will be at Kerwin Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem, 1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. 

MOOREFIELD
DATELINE -- Mrs. Eva Spears Moorefield, 86, died October 20, 1999 at her residence. Mrs. Moorefield was born in Marlboro County, S.C. on July 7, 1913, a daughter to Henry Brantley and Hannah Jane Gibson Spears. She had been a resident of High Point since 1929 and attended Sacred Heart Academy at Belmont Abbey, N.C. Mrs. Moorefield was previously employed at High Point University by Aramark. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by one sister; four brothers; and a grandson, Christopher Wayne Hampton, who died on December 31, 1995. On October 26, 1934 she was married to Harry Lee Moorefield who died on July 8, 1976. Surviving are one daughter, Ms. Judith Moorefield Hampton of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Deborah Hampton Bird of Lansdale, Pa. and William Penn (Jim) Martin of Mt. Shasta, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Nitya Prem Kurtak of Tucson, Ariz., Corbin Christopher Bird, and Griffin Hampton Bird both of Lansdale, Pa.; two nieces; and two nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church by Father John J. Kelly O.S.F.S. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. A prayer service will be at Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 E. Lexington Avenue of Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:30 p.m. Being that Mrs. Moorefield's favorite color was purple, those who would choose to honor her by wearing the color purple to the services are encouraged to do so. Memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Capitol Campaign, 605 Barbee Avenue, High Point, N.C. 27262 or to High Point University, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, N.C. 27262. 

RIDGILL
Mr. Harvey Dinkin Ridgill, A.K.A.'' H.D.'', 69, of 3715 Maverick Avenue, departed this life in the early morning hours on October 19, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born to Maybelle Pendergrass Ridgill and the late Rev. Garfield A. Ridgill on August 5, 1930 in Manning, S.C. He moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. at an early age and attended the local schools. He served a two year term in Korea between 1951 and 1953 with the U.S. Army. As a member of First Baptist Church, he served in the Sunday School and as an usher. Mr. Ridgill was well known and touched many lives while employed at the various K&W Cafeteria's throughout the city. He will be remembered by many for his warm personality and his sensitivity to the needs of the customers and co-workers. Although Mr. Ridgill was not a biological father, he supported, nurtured, inspired, and encouraged many, including his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Garfield Ridgill, Sr.; two brothers-in-law, Laughton Kelly and Lewis Mack; and one sister-in-law, Odessa Ridgill. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mrs. Maybelle Pendergrass Ridgill; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Kelly and Doretha Mack of the city, and Sarah Ridgill of Inglewood, California; one brother, Mr. Garfield Ridgill, Jr. of the city; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 22, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. from First Baptist Church where Rev. Wendel Johnson will officiate and interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to and services will be conducted by Gilmore Funeral Directors. 

SMITH
MOCKVILLE -- Mrs. Helen Joyner Smith, 75, of 816 Ben Anderson Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday evening at 11:45, October 20, 1999 at the Autumn Care of Mocksville following an illness since January 1998. She was born in Davie County May 26, 1924 to the late Samuel Dewey Joyner and Mattie Hepler Joyner. She was a 1941 graduate of Harmony High School and a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church where she had been choir director, Sunday School teacher, president of the W.M.U., and for over thirty years provided the flowers for the church services. On November 7, 1942 she married Clinton Harding Smith who survives. Also one son, Gordon C. Smith and wife, Dianne of Mocksville; two daughters, Karen M. Smith of Mocksville and Luane S. Williard and husband, Johnny of Mocksville; four grandchildren, Laura Williard of Statesville, Chad Smith of Clemmons, Jonette and husband, Matthew Poole of Killeen, Texas, and J.C. Williard of Mocksville; one great-grandson, Alexander Guden of Clemmons; and one sister, Hazel J. Cooke and husband, Leon of Yadkinville. Two brothers preceded her in death, Rev. Norman H. Joyner and T. Graham Joyner. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at Rock Spring Baptist Church by Rev. Steve Hedgecock and Rev. Grady Tutterow. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Reavis Funeral Home Chapel in Harmony. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. 

STUCKEY
Mrs. Viola Williams Stuckey, formerly of 1505 E. 24th Street, was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late James and Florence Stuckey. She attended the public schools of Anderson, S.C. She was a member or Shiloh Baptist Church where she served on the Usher, Missionary, and Deaconness Boards along with other auxiliaries. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Beasley. Mrs. Stuckey departed this life on Thursday, October 21, 1999 at the Winston-Salem Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center following a period of illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. from Shiloh Baptist Church with Dr. Paul A. Lowe, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Pearl S. Stuckey of Winston-Salem; one sister, Josie Walker of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandsons, Willie Beasley of Winston-Salem and Charles (Belinda) Williams of Darby, Pa.; two great-granddaughters; a devoted sister-in-law, Edna Williams of Winston-Salem; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family may be contacted and the cortege will assemble and leave from the home of her sister-in-law, 1634 E. 21st Street at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. (HOOPER) 

WILSON
Mr. Paul ''Pete'' Neal Wilson, Sr., 86, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1913 in Stokes County to George Wilburn and Rosa Lewis Wilson. He was a member of Central Terrace United Methodist Church And a retiree of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 45 years service. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Lanier Wilson and his only son, Paul N. Wilson, Jr. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Ms. Janet S. Wilson of Winston-Salem; one granddaughter, Paula W. Leonard and husband, Mark of Winston-Salem; two great-granddaughters, Amber Royal and Amanda Leonard; and four sisters, Annie Kate Marshall and Jeannette Brooks of Winston-Salem, Marie McMillan of Asheboro, and Lucy Walker of King. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 1999 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. David Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel and other times at 1475 Kesteven Rd., Winston-Salem.

AMOS
Mrs. Alma Mae Lowe Amos was born on January 9, 1918 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the union of Hence Settle and Concerilla Penn Lowe. She was the eldest of three children. Alma Lowe Amos died Friday, October 22, 1999 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Alma Amos was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem. She attended Winston-Salem Teachers College. Alma Amos was a retired employee of Winston-Salem State University. She was a member of the Atkins High School Classes of the Thirties and the Winston-Salem State University Classes of the Thirties. She was a member of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church for many years, where she had been a former treasurer of the Sunday School, Vice President of the Co-Worker's Club and Christian Womens Fellowship I. Alma Amos was preceded in death by her second husband, James Artis Garrett, 1961; by a daughter, June Williams-Campbell, 1990; her husband, George Washington Amos, 1991; and a granddaughter, Candice Terresse Williams, 1995. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Dr. James P. Holland, 1998. Alma Lowe Amos is survived by four daughters and one step-daughter, Dr. Barbara K. Phillips (Garret), Constance K. Holland, Joan K. Phillips (Ervin), Nancy G. Armstrong (Charles), and Gretha G. Michael (Orpheus); one sister, Lillian Lowe Chandler; three grandchildren, Eleanor P. Phipps (Therron), Tammy W. Blackwell (Charles), and Charles (Chad) H. Armstrong, III; two great-grandsons, Garret B. Phipps and Chali' Blackwell; a niece, two great-nieces; a nephew, and their families, and many other relatives and many friends. Homegoing services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church with Senior Pastor, Sheldon M. McCarter officiating. Family visitation will began one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in the family plot. Memorials may be made to the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church Building Fund or flowers will be accepted. (HOOPER) 

CAUDILL
GLADE VALLEY -- Mrs. Alma Blevins Caudill, 86, of 20 Caudill Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, October 22, 1999 at her residence. Born October 13, 1913 to Quincy and Emma Combs Blevins, she was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Caudill. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Avalee Caudill, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Reba Blevins, of Glade Valley; two grandchildren and their spouses, Rick and Lynn Caudill, of Mt. Airy and Kelly and Dale Higgins, of Rural Hall; four great grandchildren, Lisa and Amber Caudill, of Mt. Airy and Lauren and Lindsey Higgins, of Rural Hall; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 25 at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Rev. Everett Shaw. Interment will follow in Whitehead/Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home, and other times, at the residence. Memorials may be made to Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Charles Williams, Roaring Gap, N.C. 28668. 

DILLON
WALKERTOWN -- Mr. Eugene Edward Dillon, 65, of Walkertown, N.C., died Friday, October 22, 1999 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Born June 27, 1934 to Jesse Woodson and Hattie Woods Dillon, he was a retired salesman and of the Primitive Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Dillon, of the home; two sons, Johnnie Dillon and wife, Jill, of Pfafftown and Ken Dillon and wife, Stacy, of Kernersville; four sisters, Clarice Fulk, of Walkertown, Emma Delapp, of Walnut Cove, Adis Ogburn, of King, and Anise Mabe, of Walkertown; two brothers, John Dillon and wife, Joan, and Jack Dillon and wife, Marie, all of Walkertown; and three grandchildren, Zachary Dillon, Sarah Dillon, and Amy Dillon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24 at Burroughs Funeral Home, conducted by Elder William Dodson and Elder Millard Shelton. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home. 

FOSTER
YADKINVILLE -- Mrs. Doris Burchette Foster, 74, of 3304 Bowman Rd. in Yadkinville, died Friday, October 22, 1999 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Foster was born October 22, 1925 to the late O.R. and Daisy Cumming Burchette. She was a beautician and owner of Doris's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by one brother, Roland Burchette; and three sisters, Carolyn Cornatzer, Margarette Burchette, and Marion Burchette. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Mitchell Foster of the home; two sons, James Mitchell (Avis) Foster of Yadkinville and Kenneth Lee ''Peanut'' (Gail) Foster of Mocksville; two sisters, Helen (Ray) Presnell and Peggy (Ralph) Lane; four brothers, Joe (Sylvia) Burchette, Donald (Norma Jean) Burchette, Bill Burchette, and Roger (Jessie) Burchette; six grandchildren, Tracy Yvonne Patella, Stephanie LeeAnn Brown, K. Brett Foster, Patrick Foster, Sterling Foster, and Wendy Foster; one step-granddaughter, Caitlin Arnold; and four great-grandchildren, Weston Willard, James Matthew Foster, Payton Mitchell Foster, and Hannah Brown. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Courtney Baptist Church with Rev. John Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday night at Gentry Family Funeral Home on US Hwy 601 N in Yadkinville. 

FREEMAN
LAWSONVILLE -- Mrs. Boyce Drew Freeman died Wednesday, October 20, 1999. Mrs. Freeman was born July 15, 1952 to the late Thomas Floyd and Kathryn Conn Drew. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Freeman; one son Keith Shawn Rose; and one brother, Thomas F. Drew of Atlanta, Ga. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 1999 at Friends of the Earth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ''Look Over Farms Memorial for Horses'' c/o Friends of the Earth, 114 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel. 

JAMES
Mr. Henry Edgar James, 90, of Winston-Salem, died Friday, October 22, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. James was born October 8, 1909 in Stokes County to William E. and Fannie Hutchens James. In addition to his parents, Mr. James was preceded in death by three brothers, Bolie, Walter, and George James; one son, Donald Lee James, and one grandson, Keith Cregger. Mr. James was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Lawson James of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Snapp and husband, Robert and Mrs. Thelma Cregger, all of Winston-Salem; six sisters, Miss Bitha James, Mrs. Sara Reynolds, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Mrs. Nannie DeLappe, Mrs. Mabel Cawley, and Mrs. Emma Hardin; three brothers, Rufus, Charlie, and Matt James; one grandchild, Karen Cummings and husband, Willie; and two grat-grandchildren, Ashely and Krista Cummings. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Hayworth-Miller, Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Jack Nance and Rev. David Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

JONES
MT. AIRY -- Mrs. Annie Belle Webb Jones, 66, of 120 East Side Dr., Mt. Airy, N.C., wife of Mr. Roger Jones, died Friday night, October 22, 1999 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Jones was born February 2, 1933 in Surry County to the late Wilburn Otis and Pearl Easter Webb, she was retired from the Surry County School Food Service at Franklin Elementary School, and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Roger Jones of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Doug and Jan Jones of Mt. Airy, N.C., and David Jones of Mt. Airy, N.C.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Lansford Willis and Marie and Don Venable, both of Mt. Airy, and Peggy and Jack Taylor of King, N.C.; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, W.O. Webb and Jack and Gladys Easter, all of Mt. Airy. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy. Elder J.D. Belton and Elder Elbert Hunter will officiate. Burial will follow in Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday night at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy, where her body will remain until the hour of the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 844 West Lake Dr., Mt. Airy, N.C. 27030. 

MARSHALL
MONTREAT -- Louise Richards Marshall, 90, formerly of Montreat and more recently of Highland Farms Retirement Community, died Friday, October 22, 1999 at Highland Farms. She was the widow of Robert Nelson Marshall, who died in 1986. She is survived by two daughters, Lindsay Green of El Paso, Texas and Ann Neill of Charlotte, N.C.; one son, Dr. Robert Marshall of Lookout Mtn., Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Piney Grove Cemetery in Swannanoa, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., November 6, 1999 at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Additional obituary information will be in the Asheville and Winston-Salem newspapers on November 4, 1999. The family has requested that memorials be made to Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain, N.C. 28711. Miller Funeral Home is serving this family. 

MENIUS
Mr. Richard Bernard Menius, 79, died Friday, October 22, 1999 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital of complications from lung cancer. He was born May 30, 1920 in China Grove, N.C. to the late Lillie Honbarger and George A. Menius. Mr. Menius retired as a Senior Vice President of Wachovia Bank after 36 years of service. During his early career he served as the Manager of Wachovia's first branch bank, and organized and was a charter member of the Dilworth Rotary Club. He also organized Salisbury's first United Way organization. He was President of the Salisbury Sales Executive Club, Salisbury Rotary Club, and was active in the First Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University and he also attended the University of Minnesota. He served as First Lieutenant Bombadier Navigator with the Air Force during World War II and he was the only surviving member of his crew, the 586th Bombadier Group. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Menius is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elma Chapman Menius; two daughters, Jeanie M. Penland of Raleigh, N.C. and Pamela M. Maynard of Atlanta, Ga; one son, Richard B. Menius, Jr. (Rick) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren, Adele Myers of New York City and Neil Myers and his wife, Carrie of Asheville, N.C.; and a niece and nephew, Betty Farmer and James Propst, both of China Grove, N.C. A memorial service will be conducted by Dr. David Burr at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Reynolda Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1900 South Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel. 

RICHARDSON
Mr. Richard Alan Richardson, 45, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, October 23, 1999 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Foster Funeral Home. 

SLAYDON
Mrs. Doris Greer Slaydon, 71, passed away Thursday, October 21, 1999 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Lafayette, Ala. on September 14, 1928 to Obie and Pearl Perkins Greer. She was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Mr. Jim Slaydon of the home; two sons, Mr. Roger Slaydon of West Palm Beach, Fla; and Mr. Gary Slaydon of Gibsonville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Pen, Jay, Layla, and Jacob Slaydon; and one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Reece of Oklahoma. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Parklawn Mausoleum Chapel by Dr. Bill Ireland. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The American Heart Association, 1386-A Westgate Cntr. Dr., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103-2949. Hayworth-Miller, Silas Creek Chapel is serving the family. 

TAYLOR
RALEIGH -- Mrs. Sallie Spillman Taylor, 91, of Raleigh, N.C. died Thursday, October 21, 1999. She was born September 11, 1908 in Davie County, N.C. to Alphonso and Laura Frances Steelman Spillman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Taylor, Sr.; and her son-in-law, Joe H. Cresimore. Mrs. Taylor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, and friend. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Taylor Cresimore of Raleigh; one son, W. M. Taylor, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Raleigh; seven grandchildren, Andrew and Kevin Cresimore of Raleigh, Lyn Hale of Burlington, Vt., David Taylor of Newton, N.C., Michael Taylor of St. Louis, Mo., Alicia Pollmer of Raleigh, and Kyle Strickland of Lafayette, Ala.; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at Vogler & Sons, Clemmons Chapel by Rev. H. Samuel Carter. Burial will follow in Farmington Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, 1386-A Westgate Center Dr., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103-2949, or to American Cancer Society, 1900 S. Hawthorne Rd., Forsyth Medical Park, Suite 622, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27013-3901, or to the Farmington Community Cemetery Fund, 2563 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, N.C. 27028. Flowers are also acceptable. 

TEMPLES
Mrs. Polly Brown Temples, 96, widow of Robah Douglas Temples, passed away Saturday, October 23, 1999 at Springwood Care. She was born December 15, 1902 to William Andrew and Naney Jane Rose Brown. Mrs. Temples was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Cindy Martin, Margaret Spainhour, and Bessie Ring; two brothers, Jones Brown and Cleon Brown; and stepchildren, Stella Posey, Maude Watkins, and James and Thomas Edward Temples. Mrs. Temples is survived by two daughters, Betty (Bill) Cromer of Winston-Salem and Shirley (John) Dixon of Booneville; one son, Douglas (Georgia) Temples of Summerfield; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a number of step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, October 25, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery conducted by Rev. J. Marion Rector. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 at Vogler & Sons, Reynolda Road Funeral Home. 

THOMPSON
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Mr. David Maxwell Thompson, 64, of Syracuse, N.Y., husband of Mrs. Irene Watson Thompson, died Friday night, October 22, 1999 at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y. Mr. Thompson was born July 17, 1935 in Patrick County, Va. to the late Amos Maxwell and Lillie Mae Bowman Thompson. He was the owner and operator of Pan Am International Inc. Trucking Company and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Irene Watson Thompson of the home; one daughter, Janet Thompson DeAlejandro of Lakeland, Fla.; one son, Bob Thompson of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren, Cole Thompson and Conner Thompson, both of Plano, Texas, and Erica DeAlejandro of Lakeland, Fla.; three sisters, Kathleen Fain of Ararat, Va., Lucille White of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Evie Shamley of Claudville, Va; and three brothers, Daymond Thompson of Mt. Airy, N.C., Grant Thompson of Anchorage, Alaska, and Floyd Thompson of Carlisle, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999 at Little Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Watson and Rev. Rayton Puckett will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday night at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy, where his body will remain until taken to the church for the service.


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