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Mr. Gilbert T. Davis, Sr., 88, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after several years of declining health. He was born March 6, 1921 to William T. and Leza Bullard Davis who preceded him in death. He attended Clemmons School graduating in 1939. He worked several jobs prior to working for National Carbon Company during World War II. He retired from the Forsyth County Health Department December 31, 1983 after 38 years as a Registered Sanitarian. During those years, he was awarded Sanitarian of the year and was President of the Area Sanitarian Organization. In February 1985, he began a new position as inspector of all Libby Hill Seafood Restaurants, a position he held for 16 years until his health failed. He was an active member of Clemmons First Baptist Church serving in many areas: deacon, department leader and various committees. He enjoyed many sports activates and especially enjoyed the New York Yankees from school age until present. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Melba, and children Mona Jones (Jack) of Winston-Salem, Gilbert T. Davis, Jr. (Brenda) of Advance, Donna Keylon of Raleigh, and Rebecca Norman of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren Ginger Bryan (Dolph) of Durham, Deborah Arnold (Andy) of Greensboro, Michael Best (Jane) of Copenhagen, Denmark, Lee Norman (Heather) of Clemmons, Jessica Dean (Joe) of Round Rock , TX; Justin Davis of Advance; six great granddaughters and finally a great grandson expected in August. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday at Clemmons First Baptist Church with the Dr. Robby Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons First Baptist Church, P.O Box 279, Clemmons, NC 27012 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family wants to recognize the excellent care of Mr. Davis by the staff of Forsyth Medical Center and the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Kim Andrews Ebert
Kim Andrews Ebert, 5-7-57 to 6-15-2009, died this Monday, June 15, 2009 at her home. Kim was born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1957. She married her high- school sweetheart, Michael Craig Ebert of Winston-Salem in 1977. She is survived by her two daughters, Courtney & Lindsey Ebert and two granddaughters, Marzella and Adessa, her mother Sandra Linker, her father, Bill Andrews and wife Carol and her mother-in-law Alicia Ebert. Four siblingsJeff, Suzanne, Michelle and James and many nieces & nephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Don Ebert. She graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1975. She touched many lives while working at Cherries Cafe in Clemmons for over 18 years. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Hillsdale United Methodist Church in Advance, at 11 a.m.. The family requests donations be made to Free to Breathe, the National Lung Partnership at freetobreathe.org, in lieu of flowers.
Margie Mae Gough Carter
Margie Mae Gough Carter, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born May 24, 1928, in Yadkin County, only child to Daniel Webster Gough and Willie Mae Renegar Gough. After graduating from Courtney High School in 1945, Margie worked for the FBI in Washington, DC. In later years she worked for Western Electric for 17 years before becoming a fulltime homemaker and self-employed seamstress. Margie enjoyed gardening; numerous crafts; and was an avid bridge player who enjoyed fellowship among her many bridge friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Winford Winfield Carter in 2000; and her first child, a son, in 1953. Margie is survived by son, Kenneth Carter (Debra Wilkinson) of Corpus Christi, TX; and three daughters, Jan Wilson (Joe) of East Bend, Wanda Jones of Winston-Salem, and Tracy Binkley (Chris) of Lewisville. Also surviving are five special grandchildren, Jessica Baldwin and Justin Wilson (Stacey) both of East Bend, NC, Crystal Boggs (Bryan) of Biloxi, MS, Josh Jones of Winston-Salem, NC and Preston Binkley of Lewisville, NC. Margie also leaves behind five precious great-grandchildren, Mecquela Boggs, Aria Wilson, Bryanna Boggs, Jarod Baldwin and Payton Wilson. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Debbie Foltz, RN, of Hospice; Brooke and Mary from the GI floor at Forsyth Medical Center and the Hospice West Team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Forsyth County or another organization of the donor’ s choice. The Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home of Clemmons, NC is handling the cremation. The family received friends at the home, 9045 Fantasy Road, Lewisville, NC, Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Clifton Bridgers Lee
Mr. Clifton Bridgers Lee, 83, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was born July 2, 1925 in Norfolk VA to Robert Haughton and Louise Bridgers Lee. Cliff grew up in Norfolk, VA where his father was a handmade cigar maker who owned and operated Lee’ s Handmade Cigars in a shop behind their home. As a young boy, Cliff had a paper route and delivered telegrams by bicycle in Norfolk. To facilitate his little business, he bought a mail order engine and motorized his bicycle starting a life long fascination with, and a hobby of, motorizing bikes while also providing him with the transportation for his first dates. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard as soon as he graduated from High School and served as a Quartermaster aboard an anti-submarine patrol craft off the coast of New England and in the North Atlantic off the coast of Canada during World War Two. In an unusual twist of fate, his Sunday school teacher from Norfolk served as his commanding officer for a period during the war. After he completed his service to his country in November 1946, Cliff married Betty Bates, who lived next door to his parents, and they settled down in Virginia Beach, VA where he worked until retiring to Clemmons, NC in the early 1990’ s. A successful salesman, Cliff worked in a variety of sales positions over the years including regional distribution for Platex, wholesale food distribution and, finally, as a salesman at Beach Ford, in Virginia Beach. He left a trail of satisfied customers and repeat business. An avid fisherman in his spare time, Cliff owned many boats over the years and was frequently on the Chesapeake Bay as the sun came up so he could make it home with fish for breakfast. He was also an avid classic movie buff and an extraordinary dancer who kept Betty and later, his daughter and his granddaughters on the dance floor on and off for over 62 years. After retirement, he was the elder statesman of the family, giving advice from, and holding court in, his worn green recliner, all the while, in firm control of the remote and at the ready with an opinion or some insight on just about any topic - particularly classic movies, cars or history. The recliner is empty now but Cliff’ s solid advice, his passion for knowledge, his unparalleled candor, his fondness of fishing and dancing and the love and security he provided to his family as a husband, father and brother lives on in the memories of all those who knew and loved him. He will always be missed but never forgotten. Surviving Cliff are his wife, Betty Lou Bates Lee of the home; a daughter, Susan L. Dorsey and husband Gordon of Mount Holly; a son Robert C. Lee and wife Theresa of New Bern; four granddaughters - Dawn, Melissa, Rebecca and Katie; one great grandson - Daryl - and a sister, Jane Williams and husband Bernie. To celebrate Cliff’ s life and accomplishments, the family received friends and relatives Saturday, June, 13, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel and other times at the home of Mrs. Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Stephen Hugh Wolfe
Stephen Hugh Wolfe, 51, passed away June 11, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a long fight with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Mr. Wolfe was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 30, 1958 to Robert and Beatrice Wolfe. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, hiking and loved the mountains. Mr. Wolfe wrestled in High School and in College for Drexel University. He was working on his Master’ s Degree for Teaching at Winston-Salem State University. Mr. Wolfe was preceded in death, by his daughter, Erica Wolfe. He is survived by his parents of Clemmons, his wife Rochelle Wolfe of Winston-Salem, a daughter Jennifer Wolfe of Winston-Salem, two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill and Lisa Snyder, Lansdale, PA; Mitch and Donna Snyder, Chalfont, PA, three nephews, Jeremy, Jake and Josh Snyder and one niece, Brooke Snyder. A graveside service was held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 1600 Utica St., Winston-Salem on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Rabbi Josh Brown of Temple Emanuel officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Erica Wolfe Scholarship Fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, 860 West 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Mildred (Milly) Leone
Beamer Mays
Mildred (Milly) Leone Beamer Mays passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, June 10. Born to Phillip and Jesse Beamer on June 5, 1932, she and her four sisters grew up on their beloved Orchardale farm in Gamber, Maryland. After graduating from Western Maryland College she met her husband Charles Denson Mays of Beckley, West Virgina at the US Army Chemical Center Laboratories where they both worked. Charlie and Milly married on July 4, 1953 and settled in Lewisville, North Carolina shortly after. A member of Lewisville United Methodist Church, Milly was active for many years singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. Milly was preceded in death by sisters Phyllis Gordon, Nancy Eder and Betty Burnos and her grandson Gregory David Mays. She is survived by her sister Janet Jump, her husband Charlie, son David Lee and wife Jane, son Charles Francis and wife Jan, son Daniel Dean and wife Tricia and daughter Amy Louise Shellberg and husband Steve. She is also survived by grandchildren Charlotte Ann Mays, Tami Leigh Mays, Charles Joseph Mays, Leah Marie Shellberg, Emily Janet Mays, Robin Lynn Mays, Sara Gray Shellberg, Alec Robert Shellberg, Julia Renee Mays and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted on Monday June 15 at the Lewisville United Methodist Church. The family requests donations to the church or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Milly’ s sense of humor, her passions for nature, music and books and especially her unending love for her family will be deeply missed.
Dawn Kay Blackburn
Dawn Kay Blackburn, age 44, of Frye Bridge Road, died Thursday night in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1965 to Rev. Grady and Mary Walser Blackburn. Dawn was of the Baptist faith. Graveside Service were held Monday at Parklawn Memorial Park, conducted by her father and Mr. Dean Thomason. She is survived by her parents of Winston Salem; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Monday, one hour prior to the service at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel and other times the family will be at the parents home, 3616 Konnoak Drive, Winston Salem, NC. Memorials in Dawn’ s memory may be directed to the Forsyth Humane Society Dept WBOO, P.O Box 15605 Winston Salem, N.C. 27113-0605.
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Mrs. Shelia Ann Ford Coleman, 65, passed away June 1, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church where she was loved very much by her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Rose Ring and her brother, Kenneth Ford. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her loving husband, Rickie Lee Coleman; a daughter, Patricia Miller and husband, Tracy of Dobson; three sons, Samuel Sykes and Timothy Sykes of Dobson, Chris Sykes and wife, Donette of Mt. Airy; twelve grandchildren, Devin Miller and wife, Jordan, Cameron, Kayla, and Autumn Miller, Brad and Dusty Roberson, Jake, C.J. and Salem Sykes, Brandon Barber, Justice and McKayla Creed; a sister Carol Shepherd and husband, Charles of Lexington; foster parents, Samuel “Bud” Pennington and wife Blanche. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Grapevine Baptist Church, with Pastor Ronnie Comer officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Olga Frances Etheridge
Olga Frances Etheridge, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Clemmons Village II. She was born March 12, 1914 in Allegan, Michigan to Frank J. and Mary L. Osicka. She was of Czech descent. Mrs. Etheridge was raised in Dixon and Harvard, IL. As a young adult, she went to work at Walgreen’ s Drug Store on the west side of Chicago, where she met her husband. They owned restaurants for many years in Evanston, Deerfield, and Round Lake Park, IL. She later worked in retail sales at J.C. Penney at Hanes Mall and retired in 2002. She is survived by her son, Alton B. Etheridge, Jr. of Fairfield, OH; her daughter, Karen Etheridge Williams of Lewisville; Eugene P. Williams of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Brenda Alderson (Jay) of Ladera Ranch, CA, Alton B. Etheridge, III (Lisa) of South Windsor, CT, Graham S. Williams (Sarah) of Oceanside, CA, Kathleen Bryan of Marathon, FL, Lorrie Koopman (Daniel) of Brewster, MN, and Aimee Barrie (Phillip) of Worthington, MN; great grandchildren, Kaicee, Morgan, and Alton (IV) Etheridge, Sydney Alderson, and Arabella Williams, Jerrett Bryan (Vanessa), Jessica Hohenstein, Danielle and Cameron Koopman, Brady and Robert Barrie, Madison, and Lucas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Alton B. Etheridge, in 1981; her stepdaughter, Patricia Martin; her grandson, Christian Etheridge; and her sisters, Anne McWethy and Maryanne Walsh. A memorial service was conducted Friday, June 5, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas T. Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to Elizabeth & Tab Williams Adult Day Center, 231 Melrose Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family wishes to extend their love to Mrs. Etheridge’ s second family at Clemmons Village II where she was truly at home and dearly loved, and to Williams Adult Day Center for their love and support over the years.
Rufus Frank Holder
Mr. Rufus Frank Holder, 78, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at his home. He was born February 23, 1931 in Forsyth County to Rufus E. and Roxie Warner Holder. Mr. Holder was a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds with 36 years of service as a welder. Frank was a renowned metal folk artist and loved working with wood. He was an original exhibiting member of the Lewisville Arts Council. He was also one of Roy’ s Folks featured on Channel 8 numerous times. Frank was invited to many folk art festivals throughout the southeast. He always enjoyed starting each year at the Fearrington Village Folk Art Festival in Pittsboro. He enjoyed the Rust and Dust Club exhibiting his many antique tractors and was also a fixture at the Threshers Reunion in Denton each July as long as his health permitted. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dorothy Caldwell. Surviving is his loving wife of 52 years, Doris Holder of the home. Also surviving is one sister, Gladys Harper and husband, Jim of Clemmons; one brother, Fred E. Holder and wife, Mary of Lewisville; two nieces, Beverly Skiver and husband, Mark of Mocksville and Leslie Warner and husband, Roger of Clemmons; and numerous very special friends. A Graveside Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with the Evangelist Paul Kirkpatrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’ s choice in Frank’ s name.
Edna Mae Dull Wilson
Mrs. Edna Mae Dull Wilson, 94, of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1915 in Forsyth County to Charlie M. and Cora Woosley Dull. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Vienna High School in 1934 and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1978. She was the oldest living member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilt making. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Henry Woodrow Wilson, whom she married March 3, 1945. Surviving are two daughters, Gayle Walker (David), Joyce Ann Wilson of Mocksville of Lewisville; one sister, Eva Hine of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Lisa Wiley (Bill), Roger Mock (Tonya) and Scott Mock (Mistie); seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A Funeral Service was held Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Shiloh Lutheran Church with Pastor Amy Crump officiating. Burial followed in the Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Lewisville-Vienna Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023. A special thanks to the 8th floor Palliative Care Staff for their loving care.
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Gladys Mary Sorensen Bear, 92, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Bermuda Commons. She was born June 30, 1916 in Westbrook, MN, to Jim and Janet Sorensen. She attended school in Storden, MN and at Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN. Married to the late Reverend Robert Bear, she leaves four children: Roger (Barbara) Bear of Advance, NC, Richard (Jani) Bear of Winston-Salem, NC, Reva (Bob) Brugnoli of Vero Beach, FL, and Robert (Karen) Bear of Marietta, GA, as well as ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Other family members include brothers and sisters, Howard (Claire) Sorensen of Wichita, KS, Leon (Ruth) Sorensen of Westbrook, MN, Gene (Ralph) Wilson of Medford, OR and Helen (John) Boyd (deceased). Following graduation from college, Gladys served as a rural missionary near Corbin, KY for two years. She was married in 1940 living near Rose Hill, Downey and Sully, Iowa before settling in Cedar Rapids where she and her husband owned and operated the Christian Book Store. Following retirement she entered her most satisfying career as house parent at the Florida United Methodist Children’ s Home in Enterprise, FL, where she served for more than 20 years before moving to Winston-Salem in 1997 to be near her two oldest children. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, May 30, at Clemmons Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent in her name to Florida Methodist Children’ s Home, 51 Main Street, Enterprise, FL 32725.
Carlos Middleton
Carlos Middleton, 94, of Clemmons died Monday, May 25, 2009. He was born August 8, 1914 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to John Booth and Cora Middleton. He grew up in East Laporte, near Sylva, NC. After his school years, he worked as a C.C.C. worker beautifying the new Blue Ridge Parkway. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the North African Campaign in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France and Germany. He was awarded five bronze stars and the good conduct medal. Soon after his discharge in 1945, he came to Winston-Salem where he used the GI Bill for training as a baker, but soon thereafter was hired by Western Electric Company where he worked until his retirement. Carlos met the love of his life, Erma Goodman and they were married on June 21, 1947. The couple were long-time members of Clemmons First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Carlos; two brothers, Charles and Johnny Middleton; and two sisters, Hazel Smith and Sue Hooper. Surviving are his wife, Erma Middleton; a brother, Jim Middleton and wife Mary Ruth; and a sister, Jesse Slate of Winston-Salem. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 28 at Clemmons First Baptist Church with Dr. Robby Phillips officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons First Baptist Church, 3530 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would also like to thank the many neighbors and friends who devoted so much time assisting Carlos during his time of illness. A particular thank you goes to Clemmons Village II Assisted Living for their help during the past four months.
William “Red” Porter
Harrison
William “Red” Porter Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at his home in Mocksville, NC. He was born in Walkertown, NC to the late Percy and Zola Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a well respected businessman in the community, having founded two local companies in the beauty supply and equipment industry, as well as the owner and operator of commercial properties. He was also a member of Cornerstone Christian Church of Mocksville. Red was an avid gardener and received much pleasure in sharing his bounty with friends and family. Although Red was a successful businessman, his greatest joy in life was his grandchildren and sharing in their accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth White to whom he was married for over 40 years, and his brothers, Roy and Lindsey Harrison. Surviving him is his son, Jeff Harrison and wife Gina; grandchildren, Trent and Britt Harrison and step-grandchildren, Tanner and Dillon Manship. Surviving siblings include Wilburn Perry Harrison and wife Sue and Willard Harrison and wife Carolyn. A funeral service was held Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Rev. Gary Byrum officiating. Burial followed at Macedonia Moravian Church graveyard. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. The family would like to thank family friends, Pat and Angie Hayes, the medical staff of Bayada Nurses, Health Systems Management and Yadkin Dialysis Center for the love and extended care given to Mr. Harrison.
Donna Setzer Hudspeth
On Wednesday, May 27, 2009, Donna Setzer Hudspeth passed away at the age of 65. She was a devout Christian and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a passion for reading, bird watching, and planting flowers. She enjoyed traveling and taking time to appreciate God’ s natural gifts. The highlight of her life has always been taking great care of her family, especially her grandchildren. Donna was a kindhearted and loving person who went out of her way to help others. She was also a wonderful friend to many. Mrs. Hudspeth was born on November 17, 1943 to Albert and Rose Setzer in the small town of Mildred, Pennsylvania. She lived in Mildred until she married her husband at the age of 21. Soon after, she moved to Winston Salem to her husband’ s hometown. They purchased their first home and raised their two sons in Lewisville. She was preceded in death by her father Albert, mother Rose, brother Mike, and sisters Florence, Catherine and Helen. Surviving her husband of 44 years, Elwood Hudspeth, Sons: Jeffrey and Jeremy and wife Thuy, grandchildren: Cassie, Zachary and David. She is also survived by brothers: Richard and Donald, sisters, Aline, Marion, Shirley, Celine, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone at Shiloh Lutheran Church for welcoming Mrs. Hudspeth with such kindness. She has been a member for over 30 years. We would also like to thank her friends Joan Thompson, Kay Sellers and Mary Hudspeth for always being there for her. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed by al whose lives she has touched with her kind and loving ways. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Shiloh Lutheran Church 703 Lewisville-Vienna Rd. with Pastor Amy Crump officiating.
John MacArthur Bledsoe
Mr. John MacArthur Bledsoe, CMSGT. U.S. Air Force Ret., of 1031 Sequoia Dr., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Winston-Salem on May 30, 1944 to John Eaton and Marion Marcella Fulp Bledsoe, he had lived in this area since 2002, moving from Rolla, Missouri. He was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Vietnam Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1963 graduate of Gray High School, where he sang with the Coachmen. He was the current Master of Yadkinville Masonic Lodge # 162. He enjoyed attending Bluegrass Festivals and meeting the musicians with his brother Wayne; and was also a huge NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Bettie Sue Holcomb Platt; and his brother, Charles Richard Bledsoe; as well as his infant daughter, Edie. On November 28, 2003, he married the former Vicky Lewandowski, who survives of the home. Also surviving are his daughters, Mimi Rodriguez and husband, Gregg of Queen Creek, AZ, and Kelly Lewandoski and husband, Mike of Glen Allen, VA; step-daughter, Elizabeth Tamer of Lewisville; grandsons, Zach Rodriguez and Matthew Lewandoski; sister, Barbara Roberts of Battle Creek, MI; brothers, Jack Bledsoe and wife, Lisa of Spring Lake, NC, Phillip Bledsoe and wife, Jackie of Deltona, FL, and Wayne Bledsoe and wife, Deb of Rolla, Missouri; sister-in-law, Cecelia Bledsoe of Crystal River, FL; and brothers-in-law, Luke Holcomb of Walnut Cove, and Ed Lewandowski and wife, Ava of Clemmons, and Ron Lewandowski and wife, Marty of Winston-Salem; faithful canine companions, Pancho and Lefty. Funeral Services were on Monday in the Chapel of J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Wallburg with the Rev. Randy A. Hillman officiating and Masonic Funeral Rites conducted by Yadkinville Masonic Lodge # 162. Burial with Full Military Rites performed by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will follow at the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury.
Richard Todd Vogler
Richard Todd Vogler, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2009. He was born on January 26, 1931, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Charles Albert and Mamie Todd Vogler. Mr. Vogler graduated from Clemmons High School where he was an All-Star athlete. He retired from AT&T after 36 years and was a member of the Pioneer Club. He was a lifelong member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Richard spent countless hours outdoors where he loved working in his yard and his garden. He was a gentle spirit with a generous heart who always put his family first. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to everyone he met. Mr. Vogler was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Maxine Harper Vogler; three sisters, May Tesh, Eula Frye, and Mary Jones; and three brothers, Gerald Vogler, Wade Vogler, and twin brother, Raymond Vogler. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Betty K. Vogler; son Michael T. Vogler and his wife, Patricia; daughter, Kathy Jordan and her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Michael T. Vogler, Jr., Michelle Dils and her husband, Mike, Jonathan Vogler and his wife, Katey, and Richard, Mia, and Lana Jordan; great grandchildren, Paris and Jack Vogler, and Colin Dils; sisters, Garnet Bodsford, Gladys Hockaday, and Dolly Riddle; and several other cherished family members. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Vogler will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Frank Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel with Rev. Neil Shaw and Rev. Henry May officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends tonight at the Clemmons Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Pine Grove United Methodist Church, The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Association.
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BERMUDA RUN - Robert Warren Griffin, of Bermuda Run, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at his home. He was born September 7, 1939 in Lee County to Grover L. and Mary Britt Griffin. Mr. Griffin grew up in Fayetteville, NC, served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Methodist University. Mr. Griffin was a Manufacturer’ s Representative for 35 years. He was active in his community and church and served as a Town Councilman of Bermuda Run. He never met a stranger and enjoyed his friends and business associates. He was an avid golfer, loved sports, and enjoyed coaching his sons in sports and always being involved in their lives. But more than anything, Mr. Griffin loved and lived for his family, friends, his church and country. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Neal Griffin. Surviving him is his wife of 44 years, Judy Monterose Griffin of the home; three sons, Rob of Advance, Glen and his wife Doris of Fuquay-Varina and Sam of Waynesville; two grandsons, Dominick and Anthony; his stepmother, Elizabeth Griffin of Fayetteville; a sister, Margaret Fischer and husband Jack of Swampscott, Mass; three brothers, Grover Griffin Jr., of Fayetteville, Dr. Stan Griffin and wife Faye of Fayetteville and Johnny Griffin and wife Faye of Louisburg; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Griffin; his mother-in-law, Ruby Monterose of Fayetteville; sisters-in-law, Janet Monterose of Wilmington and Sandra Gravely and husband Dr. Archer Gravely of Asheville; 15 nieces and nephews and many cousins. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 at Clemmons Moravian Church with Rev. Q. Ray Burke officiating. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and at any other time at the home. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Clemmons Moravian Church, 3560 Spangenberg Ave., Clemmons, NC 27012 or to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family sincerely appreciates Mr. Griffin’ s excellent healthcare providers.
Don Wayne Hagie
Don Wayne Hagie, 58, of Clemmons passed away May 18, 2009. He was born July 19, 1950 in Guilford County to Hall Lee and Doris Knoots Hagie. Mr. Hagie was of the Baptist faith. He owned and operated Spectrum Classics and Customs, anything from a 1904 Oldsmobile on up to the older Corvettes. He loved scuba diving and going to the beach. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Michael Richard Hagie. Surviving are his wife, Judy Hagie of the home; two daughters, Christy Senior and husband Parris of Monroe, Misty Glover and husband Todd of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Kaleigh and Ryan Glover, Brittany and Brandon Senior; one great granddaughter, Lexi Everhart; eight sisters, Rosalie Sink and husband Don of Statesboro, GA, Kay Nelson and husband Bob of High Point, Fay Smith and husband Dale of Advance, Mary Ann Stone and husband Ron of Rock Hill, SC, Susan Harris and husband Doug of Midland, Cindy Hagie and husband Bruce Fraser of Winston-Salem, Debbie Hagie Bynum of Nashville, TN, and Nancy Blackburn and husband James of Kernersville; one brother, David Hagie of Kernersville; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Tony Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. He will be forever loved by many.
Johnnie Martin
Mr. Johnnie Martin, 86, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at his home. He was born November 17, 1922 in Stapleton County, GA to Marvin M. and Willie Glover Martin. Mr. Martin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. He was a loving husband, father, grand-father, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Willie P. Martin; and a sister, Naomi Pitts. Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Virginia Trent Martin of the home; three children, John R. Martin and wife Debbie of West Union, SC, Charles M. Martin of Winston-Salem, and Barbara J. Martin of Clemmons; three grandsons, Kenneth Martin of Lexington, Chris Martin of Wilmington, and John Martin of Morristown, NY; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, John and Dominick; a brother, Alec Martin; a special sister-in-law, Dot Trent; and two special caregivers, Cheryl Brown and Tony Giles. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 Northwest 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136-1494.
Terry Lee Martin
Mr. Terry Lee Martin, 67, of Clemmons, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Maurice William and Inez Owens Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of Advance First Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy and he had retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 32 years of service. After retirement, he worked for Auto Supply in Clemmons as an auto parts deliveryman. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Cindy G. Martin; two sons, Kenny Martin and wife, Christine of Wake Forest and Michael Martin and wife, Dawn of Charlotte; a daughter, Teresa M. Smith and husband, James of Midway; six grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as “Papa T”, Cayce, Kaleigh and Alexandra Martin, Chad, Jonathan and Taylor Smith; a sister, Patricia M. Byrd and husband, Thomas Jr. of Winston-Salem; and also several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, with the Rev. David Benton officiating. Burial followed at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. Memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Dale Saunders Collins
Mr. Dale Saunders Collins, 76, died Friday, May 22, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Collins was born in Forsyth County on December 8, 1932 to Thomas Jones and Maggie Black Collins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Phillips Collins. Surviving are four children: David Carlton Collins of Lewisville, Terry Christopher Collins and Gina of Aliquippa, PA, Joseph Dale Collins and Lex Martin of Clemmons, and Carol Collins Assimoglou and Socrates of Charlotte, NC; and six grandchildren: Phillip and Dale Collins, Christopher and Zachary Collins, and Alexandra and Zoe Assimoglou. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Salem Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Lanier officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Bertie “Oneita” Carter
Cranford
Mrs. Bertie “Oneita” Carter Cranford, 76, of Clemmons, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1932 in Forsyth County to William Earl and Ethel Dull Carter. Mrs. Cranford was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church; Transportation Coordinator for Five Point Senior Citizens; a member and past president of the VFW Ladies Auxilliary. Nita enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving is her loving husband of 57 years, James Richard Cranford of the home; two sons, Danny E. Cranford and wife, Vickie of Winston-Salem, Gary L. Cranford and wife, Ann of Sharpsburg, GA; two daughters, Linda C. Stanley of Winston-Salem, Jan Rowan and husband, Michael of Panama City, FL; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Cecil Carter and wife, Mary of Advance, and Thurmond Carter and wife, Juanita of Mt. Airy. A Graveside Service was held Sunday, May 24 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Collins and Chaplain A.G. Parker officiated. Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4265 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. A special thanks to her caregiver, Theresa Cranford.