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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.