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BLACK
Delia Mae Hines Black, devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and
triend passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 13 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical
Center. Ms. Black was brim Oct. 3, 1935. in Ludowici, Ga., to the late Thomas and Mabel
Hines. She moved to Winston-Salem as a young woman. She was a custodian.at Dillard's
Department Store.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters. Merleen Berry and Sharon Cald
well, both of the home; and one son. Vachel (Scharonda) Black of Winston-Salem. In
addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren. Veronica L. Black. Brian
na M. Black. Vachel L. Black Jr. and Jerrell L. Callando. all of Winston-Salem.
She is also survived by: six sisters - Eleanor Williams of Savannah. Ga.. Winnie Reg
ister of Newark. N.J., Mary Lee Register of Newark. N.J.: Joereatha Hines of New Haven.
Conn.. Carrie Hines of Newark. N.J.. Victoria Jenkins of Glennville. Ga.; two brothers.
Edward Hines and Victor Hines Sr.. both of Winston-Salem; three devoted sisters-in-law .
Sally M. Hines of Glennville. Ga.. Edna Mae Hines of Ludowici, Ga.. and Stella Hines of
Winston-Salem; a host of nieces and nephews including Arlette Hines. Roger Hines and
Von Hill, all of New Haven. Conn., and extended family and friends.
She was truly a unique, warm-spirited person who met no strangers. She loved God.
family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her.
The funeral was held Nov. 19 at Lp.m. at the chapel of Hooper Funeral. Rev. Albert
Saunders officiated. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Hooper Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
HICKMAN
Many life experiences mark Linda Sherri Richardson Hickman's special place in
time and space. It is a story of a daughter bom to the late Alexander and Mary Terry
* Richardson. It is a continuum of time from her birth in Winston-Salem on Aug. 4. 1956.
to her death at Forsyth Medical Center on Nov. 12. It is a human narrative in which she
was a principal character, giving and receiving love. It is a poignant story.
The time given to the molding of her personality was time "Baby Lynn" spent as a
child in the family circle. It was a.time for nurturing, guidance and instruction given by
* her parents. It was a time for bonding with her eight brothers and sisters. It was a time for
* her to come into her own while she attended the local public schools, and it was time for
* self-discovery and decision making, which would serve her well in later years.
When the time came for her to enter the ranks of full adulthood, she first prepared
herself by completing the data processing program at Forsyth Technical Community Col
lege. From this point in time, she assumed her place in the world of work at Wachovia
Bank, where she was employed for 12 years, and later at Carolina Merchants Service.
* where she was employed for three years.
* Her time spent at Mount Zion began when her patents proudly presented her for the
* Consecration of Babies shortly after she was bom. Her personal profession of faith came
at a later time, while she was still a youth. The late Dr. K.O.P. Goodwin baptized her. Her
* time in fellowship at Mount Zion remained constant from that point forward.
The time of her earthly departure came following an extended period of illness. The
time and space she occupied in home and hearts prior to her death are tenderly recalled by
a beloved son. Andre' D. Hickman; three sisters. Annie R. Hairston! Delois (Ray) Bailey
and Modine R. Shaw; three brothers, Willie (Belinda) Richardson, Alexander (Vera)
Richardson and Melvin Richardson; four nieces; four nephews; an aunt. Annie Mae
Stevenson; and a number of other relatives and friends. Earlier, her brother. Charles
Richardson, and a sister. Jacqueline Davis, also made the transformation from time and
space to eternity.
The funeral was held on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Dr. Serenus
T. Chum Sr. officiated. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Hooper Funeral
Home directors were- in charge of the arrangements.
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JONES
Ms. Nettie R. Cash Jones, age 65. of 611 Anterio Street. Apt. 3, passed Nov. 9 at the
Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was bom March 7.
1936, in Cowpens. S.C., to the late William Haywood and Marie Cash. She retired from
Sara Lee Hosiery and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by three sisters: Ms. Lucille Johnson. Mrs. Doris Gantt and Ms. Helen Joyce Cash.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one son. Perry C. (Ann) Cash: three daughters.
Ms. Jacquelin D. Cash, Ms. Cheryl D. Cash and Mrs. Kendra Cash Wesley: one brother.
Hazel Cash; one sister. Mrs. Geraldine Patton; nine grandchildren. Jahri' Cash. Gina Lee.
Tina Eller. Kim Cash. Twanda Ross. Ridgley Jones. Byron and Jerome Wesley and
Rashad Cash; two devoted friends, Carolyn Kittrell and Roma' Shuler; a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Rev. Samuel Cornelius officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements
were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral Home.
EDWARDS
Ms. Mary Lou Edwards, age 79. of 325 Kimberly Lane passed on Nov. 9 at her res
idence. She was horn on March 26, 1922. in Davidson County to the late Walter Hargrave
and Lorraine Harris. She was retired from Western Electric and Covenant of Sacred Heart.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington (Village Drive)! Ms. Edwards
was preceded in death by: her mother. Lorraine Harris Hargrave; husband. Donald
Edwards; father. Walter Hargrave; nephews Nathaniel Koontz and Walt Kixintz.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one sister. Rachel Koontz of Lexington. N.C.;
Tommy Koontz of Lexington; and one great-nephew. Nathaniel Koont2 (NOD); a host of
other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was conducted on Nov. 12 at noon at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Rev. Glenn Pettiford officiated. Entombment followed in Forest Hill Memorial Mau
soleum. Arrangements were entrusted to and serv ices were conducted by Gilmore Funer
al Services.
LASH
Mrs. Joseph Benjamin Lash Sr.. 79. of 1215 E. IOth Street. Apt. B. passed Nov. 13
at Forsyth Medical Center. He was bom Sept. 19. 1922. in Bethania. N.C.. to Berkey and
Merdle Lash. He attended the local public schools of Forsyth County. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Army (World War II). He was preceded in death by his devoted wife. Pearl E.
Lash; two sons; and three brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memory: one son. Mr. Joseph Lash Jr. and fiancee Priscilla
Johnson of Winston-Salem: five daughters. Mrs. Barbara (Ronald) Tucker. Ms. Mary Wil
son. Mrs. Geneva (Harold) Brandon Sr.. Ms. Georgia Givens and Mrs. Kathy (Nashid)
Rahmaan; two brothers. Conrad Lash and William (Barbara) Lash of Delaware; one sis
ter. Pauline Lash; 18 grandchildren: 34 great-grandchildren: a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. fLat the Frances S. and Jerry C. Gilmore Jr. Memorial
Chapel. Bishop Freddie B. Marshall Jr. officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Ceme
tery. Arrangements were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral
Home.
BANKHEAD
Mr. Wardell Barnes Bankhead. 92. of 4525 Baux Mountain Road. Winston-Salem,
passed away Nov. 13 at the Brian Center in Winston-Salem. He was bom Oct. 4. 1909. in
York County. S.C.. the third son of the late Alexander and Sarah Barnes Bankhead. He
was preceded in death recently by his cherished wife of 38 yeafs. Mrs. Pearl Clara
Bankhead.
He moved from South Carolina to Baltimore. Md.. to work in the shipyards prior to
coming to Winston-Salem, where he made his home for the remainder of his life. He
worked for and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Mr. Bankhead was a dedicated and faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church
was a member of the Laymen's League. Senior Missionary Department. Dorcas Group.
Sunday School G&ss 8. the BTU and the Tuesday Morning Bible Study Class.
Surviving to cherish the kindness and gentleness he spread arc: his sister. Mrs.
Lunelle B. Good (Rev. W.E. Good) of Hickory Grove. S C.; sisters-in-law Mrs. Annie Bell
Bankhead of York. S.C.. Mrs. Elsie Cobb and Mrs. Nora Cox of Winston-Salem; two very
devoted nephews. Mr. Carl Bankhead and Mr. Billie Reeves: many other nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends; his very attentive care giver. Ms. Sandra Miles: ami special neigh
bor. Ms. Essie Oates.
The funeral was conducted Nov. 17 at I p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Dr. Jerry
Drayton officiated. Interment followed in Gardens of Memory Cemetery . Arrangements
were entrusted to and services were conducted by Gilmore Funeral Home
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BANNER
Mr. Albert Nathaniel Banner, age 74, 827 Brookline Street, died Oct. 30 en route to
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
He was a retired employee of BF1. He is survived by: his wife. Ellen Randleman Ban
ner: four daughters. Loretta Richardson. Kaye (Ronnie) Williams. Sharon Banner of Win
ston-Salem and Valerie Banner of Atlanta. Ga.; two sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Banner of
Huntersville. N.C., and Timothy Banner of Winston-Salem; one sister. Kathleen Shelton
of Baltimore. Md.; three brothers. Van wood Sr. (Ruth). James P. (Remona) of Winston
Salem and Vester Sr. (Alene) of Upper Marlboro. Md.; 11 grandchildren; two greatgrand
children; one stepdaughter. Ellen Lomax Morgan: a host of nieces, nephew s and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. Rev.
Dr. Seth O. Lartey officiated. Burial followed at Red Bank House of Worship Church
Cemetery. Germanton, N.C. Clark S. Brown &, Sons Funeral Home directors were in
charge of the arrangements.
SHOUSE
Mr. Graddy Monroe Shouse. 72.3%1 Bradford Court, died Oct. 29 at his residence.
He attended Carver High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a dedicated mem
ber of Bethania AME Zion Church, where he served as steward emeritus and was a devot
ed member of the Sunday school. He was a member of the Urban League Senior Citizens
Club. He was a former employee of Thomasville Furniture Industry. Sears Roebuck and
TJ's Deli
A son. Greg Shouse. and a brother. Johnnie Gray Shouse. preceded him in death. He
is survived by: oik* son. Bruce (Mona) Shouse of Kansas City, Mo.: one daughter. Tonya
Wigfall of Buffalo, N.Y.: five sisters. Esther Ambrose of Detroit. Mich.. Anna (Joseph)
Ervin and Margaret S. Scales of Bethania N.C.. Hannah (Charles) Eldridge and Mollie S,
McLain of Winston-Salem: two brothers. William T. Shouse of Winston-Salem and Henry
(Doris) Shouse of Bethania; one sister-in-law. Josephine M. Shouse of Winston-Salem;
one granddaughter: one grandson: three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and frienos.
The funeral was held Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at Bethania AME Zion Church. Rev. Johnny
Ruff officiated. Burial followed at Bethania AME Zion Church Cemetery. Clark S. Brow n
& Sons Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
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CAESAR
Mrs. Vandealia Edna Mason Caesar, formerly of Bacon Street, Winston-Salem, died
Nov. 16 at Winston-Salem Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, born on Jan. 1. 1907. the
daughter of the late Lula and Alexander Mason. She was a pioneer and a mother of Kim
berly Park Holiness Church and was a retied machine operator of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
Co. Her parents; her husband. Wesley Caesar: seven brothers and sisters preceded her in
death. ?
She leaves to cherish her lov ing memories: a niece. Margaret Howard (Paulet). whom
she raised; nephews. Harold Reid Sr. (Wanda). Raymond Mason Jr. and his daughter. Cyn
thia Mason; their other children; and many relatives and friends.
A home-going service was held Nov. 21 at I p.m. at KimherJy Park Holiness Church.
Pastor Robert Edmond officiated. Burial followed at Evetgreen Cemetery. Russell Funer
al Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
CAMPBELL
Master Xavier Michael Campbell. 1199 Reynolds Manor Drive. Winston-Salem,
died Nov. 11 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was bom on July 23.
2001. in Forsyth County, the son of Shakirra Lamour Campbell and Tremaine Clark.
The funeral was held Nov. 16 at I p.m. at Piedmont Memorial Gardens Chapel.
Entombment was in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral Home directors were
in charge of the arrangements.
CORLEY
Mrs. Mae Rose Campbell Corley. 1010 William Drive. Winston-Salem, died Nov.
16 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was bom on Oct. I. 1918. in
Winston-Salem and spent her entire life here. She graduated from Atkins High School.
Class of 1941. and McLean's Stenographic School. She was an active member of First
Waughtown Baptist Church, teaching the Young People's Sunday School Class, serving
as recording secretary of the Sunday school, singing in the Senior Chbir and the Mass
Choir, participating in the Senior Missionary Circle and teaching the Junior Class in vaca
tion Bible school. Her service extended to the community, w here she was a member of the
Bel view Civic League, first vice president of the Forsyth County Senior Missionary
Union, precinct worker for the Southeast Ward, member of the musical group the Angel
ic Echoes and a dedicated supporter of the Sonshine Saturday Outreach Ministry.
She was a home maker who looked "...well to the ways of her household" and main
tained the homes of other families as well.
Her husband of 46 years. Ernest Corley: her mother and father. Eula and Jesse
Swvgert: and a brother. Jay Swygert. preceded Mrs. Corley in death.
Praising God for the memories and her legacy are six children. Norma Corley.
Ronald (Laura). Sharon C. Bishop. Glenn. Brian and Don Cdrley; 14 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one sister. Bertie L. Campbell: devoted son-in-law Dennis Bishop
and daughter-in-law Karen Dyels: five nieces: seven nephew s; a host of cousins and other
relatives: and several generations of friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at First Waughtown Baptist Church. Rev.
Dennis Bishop officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funer
al Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
KARRIS
Mr. Robert Karris Jr.. 5401 Edcnficld Street. Kernersvjllc. died Nov. 14 at Wake For
est University Baptist Medical Center. Q
He was bom on June 25. 1944. to Lucille Graven Farris and Robert Farris Sr. He was
a retired employee of the city of Winston-Salem, w ith 23 years of service. He was also the
proud owner and operator of Robert's Trading Post and a member of God's Glory Pente
costal Holiness Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister. Annette Penn.
He leaves to mourn: his wife of 20 years. Rozetta Hughes-Farris; daughters Keely
Farris. Shancll Farris and Tonya Farris-Head. all of Detroit. Mich.: sons Robert Farris III
(Charlene). Windra Ray Brown (Karen) and Cyrus Brown, all of Winston-Salem: a sister.
Peggy Sloan of Winston-Salem: grandchildren Justin Farris. Chantae Nash. Jasmine
Cook. Robert Farris IV. Robria Farris. Charvez Brown. Shelly Farris. Jaylynn Simon.
Amonreya Jones. Damian Head. Alan Taylor. Shardaye Taylor, and Jayla. Jakiya and
Jadaer Brown: a devoted niece and nephew. Gladys Mack and Willie Mack Jr.; a host of
sisters-itY4uw, brothers-in-law. other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Ftmeral Home. Bish
op Alice Norwood officiated and Pastor Hilton Stone Jr. was the eulogist. Burial followed
at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrange
ments.
HARRIS
Mr. John Tyler Harris Jr.. 2434 Gilmer Ave.. Winston-Salem, died Nov. 15 at Forsyth
Medical Center.
He was bom on June 24. 1925. in Buffalo, N.Y.. the son of the late John Tyler Har
ris and Mattie Belle Archie Harris. He had lived in Winston-Salem for nearly all of his life.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, was a retired employee of Hanes Hosiery
(Sara Lee Corp.) and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in World War II.
A sdn. Danny Ray Harris, preceded him in death.
He is surv ived by: his wife. Juanita Hash Harris of the home; a son. John T. Hams III
(Linda) of Winston-Salem; three daughters. Fayrene Luckey. Carolyn Wright and Arsonia
Harris, all of Winston-Salem; a devoted son-in-law. Robert Wright of Winston-Saiem; six
grandchildren: six great-grandchildren: three sisters. Willie Mae Thomas of Cleveland.
Ohio. Margaret Keaton of Chicago. III., and Juanita Dover (Ernest) of Winston-Salem; a
host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held Nov. 19 at I p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery . Rev Dwight
L Hash officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery . Russell Funeral Home direc
tors were in charge of the arrangements.
HAYES
Master Aaron Price Haves. 905 Allen Road. D-8. Greenville. N.C.. died Nov. 12 at
Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Greenville. He was born on Nov. 12. 2001. the beloved
son of Anthony anil Melanie Hayes.
He is survived by his parents: grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin (Beatrice).
Ms. Carolyn Crockett. Mr. William Hull; great-grandmother. Ms. Ruth Crockett: and a
host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends
The funeral was held Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at Piedmont Memorial Gardens Chapel.
Entombment followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
McMAHAN
Mrs. Mary Ruth Smith McMaHun. 1908 E. Third Street. Winston-Salem, died Nov.
14 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. McMaHan was bom on May
23. 1933. in Winston-Salem. Her parents were Ruth E. South Sims and stepfather Cleve
B. Sims. She was educated in the local schools and La Mae Beauty College. Mis. McMa
Han retired as an inhalation therapist at Forsyth Medical Center. She was of the Holiness
faith, Our mother was predeceased by her parents; her husband. Felix McMaHun: her sis
ter. Mildred A Wilson: brothers Charles C. Sims and Cleve B. Sims Jr.: and daughters
Yvette Smith and Ruth McMaHan.
She is survived by: a daughter. Jessica Felice McMaHan of the home: sons. Michael
C. Smith of Winston-Salem. Randy O. Davis (Phyllis) of Long Beach. Calif.. Waymon L.
Smith t Alma) of Fayettev ille and Tobias D. McMaHan of Winston-Salem: grandchildren
Anthony Davis of Long Beach. Calif., and Antonio L. Smith. Waynitsia M. Smith and
Philip B. Smith, all of Fayetteville: her sister. Nathalie L. Love (Johnny) of Charlotte;
brothers Lawrence J. Smith (Blondia) of Lexington. N.C.. and George P. Sims (Cynthia)
of Virginia Beach. Va.; sisters-in-law Janice Sims of Virginia Beach and Amanda Mock
of Winston-Salem; very close friends Bonnie Dugar of Long Beach. Calif.. Mrs. Sadie
West and Miriam Shipp. both of Winston-Salem, and the Rev. and Mrs. Alphonso Harvey
of Palm Coast. Fla.: and many devoted nieces, nephew s. other relatives and friends.
The family w ishes to extend heartfelt thank to the Kth North Hemodialy sis Floor ol
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Very special thanks to Mrs. Lee Ann
Lennon. R.N.: Ms. Karen Dendy and Mr. Danny Btx>ne.
The funeral was held Nov. 19 at II a.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral Home. Pas
tor Evelyn Monroe officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
NKI.l MS
Mrs. Mamie Lee Howard Nelums. 4854 Berl Street. Winston-Salem, died Nov 15
at Forsyth Medical Center.
She w as a nativ e of Forsyth County and was a. retired employ ee of Wake Forest I di
versity Baptist Medical Center. She w as a faithful member of New Unity Missionary Bap
tist Church, where she was a member of the Usher Board and other auxiliaries.
She is survived by: one daughter. Barbara D. Blake: three sons, Larty Nelums (Avis).
Rev. Melvin Nelums (Betty) and Ronald Dennis (Rosetta). all of Winston-Salem; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two devoted friends. Mamie Blakely and Gene
Cain: a belov ed aunt. Lucille Gaither. and uncle, Ralph Gaither; and a host of other rela
tives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 19 at mx>n at New Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Rev.
Gabriel Gordon officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell
Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
PEOPLES
Mr. Arthur Edward Peoples, know n to all as "Fatdaddy." 415 Byerly Road. Winston
Salem. died Nov. 13 at Forsyth Medical Center.
"Fajdaddy" was bom on Feb.'14.) 1919. to the late Lester Henry and Bessie Peoples.
He was united in holy matrimony to tne late Susie Anna Stroman. He was a lifelong res
ident of Winston-Salem. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, a retired
mechanic from Piedmont Airlines, and the founder and vice president of the Winston
Salem Angles's-Association.
Those who survive to keep his memories are: a daughter. Belinda "B.J." Peoples ol
WinstomSalem; two sons, Arthur "Cricket" Peoples Sr. (Vernon) of Winston-Salem.
Ronald Ray Dolby (Leva) of Detroit. Mich.: a sister. Lucille Rice; and eight grandchildren.
Tamela James. Zack "T.J." James. James Edward Peoples (all of Winston-Salem). Arthur..
E. Peoples Jr. of Raleigh. Ronald Doby Jr.. Marcyl Doby. Tamika Cunningham. Ja'Ron
Cunningham, all of Detroit. Mich.: and a host of other relatives, godchildren and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 17 at noon at the Chapel of Russell Funeral Home. Dr.
Johnny York officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
SALES
Mrs. Sleta Berry Sales, formerly of Sunrise Towers, Winston-Salem, died Nov. 17 at
Nursing Center at Oak Summit. She was a native of Darlington, S.C.. horn on Feb. 21.
1906, to the late Reese Gregg ;ind Retha Hall and had lived in Winston-Salem since 194 V
She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Sunday
school, the Vocal Choir. The Queen Elizabeth- Club and the Missionary Group. She was a
retired employee of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, '
She is survived by: a stepdaughter. Lillie Mae Nichols of Winston-Salem: two sisters.
Eunice Wingate of Winston-.'salem and Rebecca Doford of Oxon Hill. Md ; a devoted
niece and nephew. MargarS Saunders and Luther Berry (Betty), both of Winston-Salem
a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 20 at I p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Dr. Paul A. Lowe
Jr. officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors
were in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS
Mrs. Ollie Burston Williams.''formerly of 3524 Prospect Drive. Winston-Salem, died
Nov. 9 at Silas Creek Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Williams was bom in Hogansville, Ga.. to the late Mollie Marchman Burston
and Harry Burston and w as the sixth of eight children bom to the union. She received her
education in the public schools of Georgia. She was a ho me maker and was also employed
as a patient care attendant, prior to declining health. She was a longtime member t^f Mount
Olive Baptist Church. Her husband of 56 years. James Reed Williams: two sisters; and
five brothers preceded Mrs. Williams in death.
She is surv ived by a devoted cousin and care giver. Mattie (Amos) McClendon; two -?
nephew s. Howard (Viola) Ward, all of Winston-Salem, and Howard (Estelle) Atkinson of
Pittsburgh. Pa.; a sister-in-law. Ruby Sanders of Honea Path. S.C.: a foster son. George
Lilly: a special friend and care giver. Mary "Midge" Addison of the home: and several
great-nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends, including the staf f of
Silas Creek Manor.
The funeral was held Nov. 16 at I p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral Home. Rev.
Charles Gray officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMS
Mr. SamuHe Lee Crockett Williams. 3053 Luther Street. Winston-Salem, died Nov.
13 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, bom on June 9. 1939. the
son of the late Naomi Williams and Sam Crockett. He w as a former member of First Cal
vary Baptist Church, retired from Piedmont. Leaf Tobacco Co. and was formerly
employed with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth CvWity School System
He is survived by: his wife. Delois White Williams of the home; two sons. Bernard
White and Kedrick Wagner, both of Winston-Salem; three daughters. Verticil Brown
(Robert) and Samantha Williams, both of Winston-Salem, and Brenda Hindi of Hucken
sack. N.J.: 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother. Raymond Williams of
Winston-Salem: tw o aunts. Bertha Crockett and Mary Crockett, both of Winston-Salem;
three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law: and a host of cousins, other relatives and f riends
The funeral was held Nov . 19 at I p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral Home. Bish
op James H. King officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements
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JTianks to everyone for the kind
expressions shown to us during
the recent passing of our mother.
\;Ida D. Martin^
v.,0 The Family