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ANDERSON Mrs. Charlestine Anderson went home to be with the Lord on August 7th, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. Her late parents Charlie and Robirtha S. Davis were blessed with their only child on October 1st, 1934. She was bom in Gordon, GA, raised in Macon ,G A and lived most of her life in New Jersey until 1997, when she relocated to Advance, North Carolina. The beloved Charlestine Anderson leaves behind her spouse David W. Anderson Jr. and 4 daughters: Beverly (Jeff) Gilliam; Valerie Bryant mother of her grand daughters. Jessica Christine Daniels and Jewel Lizette Daniels; Davette (Richard) Ong and Tracey Yvette Anderson all of New Jersey. Charlestine also leaves behind a host of loving relatives and friends. There is much to be said for southern hospitality. Charlestine lead a very productive life as a wife, mother, teacher's assis tant and dietary assistant. She received certificates of recognition for her years of dedicated service from her employ ers. She was also very well loved and respected by her peers and co-workers. Charlestine was an active member at United Metropolitan Missiqpary Baptist Church while she was in good health. She served as a senior usher, senior missionary and delivered meals on-wheels to home bound seniors. The home going service was held at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Prince Rainey Rivers officiated. The family visited with friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery. (Clark S. Brown & Sons) ASHE Mr. Clarence "Pate" Ashe, Jr. passed away on Aug. 12 at the age of 65 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center after a four month stay in the ICU Unit 5A. He was born July 1 , 1943. Pete was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Mount Sion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his par ents; two sisters, his grandmother; and foster mother. Surviving are his wife, Pat. Ashe of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four children, Scheirich Ashe, Michelle Wright , Michael Ashe and Rhonda Ashe all of the city; he was the proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; his foster father, AJ Wilson; six foster brothers; three foster sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 pwm. Aug. 16 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Richard Wallace officiated. Interment followed in Gardens of Memory. Walkertown, N.C. The family of Pete Ashe would like to give eternal thanks to all the staff at 5A ICU at WFU/ Baptist Medical Center during his time of illness Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. BOSTON Richard Arnold iUrsUin ?.a.s born on Dec. 9, 1946 He went home to be with^ 3 the Lord on Aug 10. 2f0ft at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Hume after an extended illness Richard was the tetond child born to Charlie Boston and Honie Douglas Boston. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and was educated in the public schools. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves to mourn his death his mother, Mrs. Fronie D. Boston; three brothers. Charles. Ernest, and Cleotus Boston all of Winston-Salem. N.C.; two sisters, Denise (William) Edmond and Charlina White both of Winston Salem, N.C.; three aunts, Marylena Spencer, Margaret Coplin both of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Ella Douglas of Gibson, N.C.; one devoted cousin, Carolyn Scales; two devoted friends, Charles Rousseau and Dickie Boyd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 from the Fellowship Bible Baptist Church. Pastor Gregory Dennis officiated. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. FOY A devoted mother, sister, grand mother, great-grandmother, great, great -grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Morrison Foy, 86, 2809 Banker Ct. was born July 12, 1922 in Chester, S.C. to Carrie Morrison. Roberta departed this life Aug. 12 in Winston-Salem, N.C, In Memoriam Roberta was a devout and faithful member of Union Baptist Church and was active in numerous community organizations among these where: Alter Guild Naomi Missionary, Community Club, Skyland Senior Citizen Club, and New Bethel Bible Study. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Left to cherish many wonderful memories of a life that touched the hearts of so many are her loving devoted daughter, Loretta Johnson; a loving sister. Bernice Woods ot bast Orange, NJ.; a loving brother. Earnest Cameron of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a loving granddaughter, Pamela Johnson Hinton of Winston-Salem, NC; a lov ing grandson. Renzie Johnson Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a loving great grandson. Ryan Johnson of Winston Salem, N.C. a great great-granddaugh ter, Saniya Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends; and loving; and devoted friends Catherine Christmas and Maggielenn Keit. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at Union Baptist Church. Rev. W.O. McCullough officiated. Interment followed in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, N.C. The family wishes to express spe cial thanks to the staff at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Silas Creek Manor Nursing Home for the care given to our loved one. Online condolences may be made at w ww.russellfuneralservice .com . Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. DAVIS The gift of time given to Sister Louise Davis began on January 3, 1909 in Winston-Salem. N.C. her birth place. In the ensuing years she grew in grace and knowledge, and with the nurturing of loving parents, the late Junius and Lu Ann Hammond. The developmental time she spent in the public schools of Winston-Salem underscored her subse quent attendance at Winston-Salem Teachers College and La Mae Beauty College. She furthered her education in the metropolitan New York City area, where she graduated from the Orchid School of Cosmetology; she earned a Doctorial degree in her voca tional field of choice. "" The span of time commonly known as "retirement", found Sister Louise Davis enjoying her golden years with an uncommon zest for life and living. After taking up resi dence in Sunrise Towers of Winston Salem in 1970, she continued to be a vibrant spirit and role model in the company of her contemporaries, as well as persons her junior. In the appointed days of that providential order, she enthusiastically engaged her self in the affairs of her community as a member of the Resident Council Housing Authority Commission, Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, Piedmont Council on Aging, ^Forsyth Democratic Party, NAACP, Experiment in Self-Reliance Board, East Winston Development, INC, and The Order of the Eastern Star. In 1989 she won the coveted title of Miss North Carolina Senior Citizen Queen, a crowning moment in her many life experiences. For her commendable use of her appointed time, she received a Lifetime Achiever's Award by the Winston-Salem Chronicle. Until declining health prevailed she was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served in many offi cial capacities In the fullness of time, the transfor mation of her appointed days came on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Lutheran Home in Winston-Salem. And when her peaceful change cam, many pleasant memories pervaded the heart of her loving daughter, Jacki Jenkins; her granddaughter, Michele R. (James) Grace; a devoted niece, Gwendolyn Wharton; a step-daughter, Ernestine Nichols; her God-daughter, Anne Hadley; the cousins and nieces in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida; three great-grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren; the Grace Family and many friends made during the course of her appointed time. In the passing of time, her late husband, Raymond Davis and her grandson, Bobby Ray preceded her in death. Home going services were held at 1 p.m. June 18 from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Chum, Sr. officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condo lences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements GREENE Mrs. Mary Ruth Miller Greene of Walkertown, N.C. passed away on Aug. 12 at her residence. Mrs. Greene was born July 24, 1922 in Forsyth County to Elijah and Maude Miller, Sr. Mrs. Greene graduated with 'honors from Atkins High School in 1938 and proceeded on to North Carolina College and graduated with a Bachelor lh Accounting in 1942. In 1959 she became the first black female President of Safe Bus Company and she served the Safe Bus Company and the WSTA From 1942-1987. She is honored in the African- American Museum of History in Raleigh, NC and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elijah Miller, Jr. and her only daughter, Man Devonne Greene Gill. She is survived by her husband, James C. Greene, Sr. of 38 years; two sons, Frederick T. Greene of Winston Salem, N.C. and Reginald W. Burns of San Francisco. C.A.; three step chil dren, La Verne Freeman, Dianne Jackson and James C. Greene, Jr. all of Richmond, V.A.; four grandchildren. Andrea M. Gill, Cedric E. (Vickie) Gill, Jr., Mary L. Greene, and Jacquelyn R. (Dexter) Lowe; six great grandchildren, Jessica T. Gill, Kaleb, Kareem, and Keyaira Sharp, Darian J. Lowe, and Alana M. Gill; favorite cousins, Verna Martin. Pauline Hauser and Dianne Russell-Murphy; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Miller Allen officiated. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the. Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences ma^ be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. JONES Mrs. Ruthie Mae Jones was born in Youngstown, Ohio on Jan. 10, 1940. On Aug. 14 after a short period of ill ness, she found her peace. Mrs. Jones, also known to family and friends as, "Dr. Ruth", "The Banker", and "Ruthie" was raised in Winston Salem, N.C. and was a registered songwriter, Bible Scholar, authoress of numerous poems, gourmet cook, accountant, a "walking" medical ency clopedia, and horticulturalist. Ruthie was preceded n death by her mother. Vary Lee Virginia Catuns; two sons, the eldest, Harry Lee Jones, Jr. and the youngest, Terrence Arthur Jones. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Harry Lee Jones, Sr.; four chil dren, Melanie Gibert, Jeanene (Rodney) McCormick, Jeanette Jones all of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Michael (Barbara) Jones of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Naomi (Willie) Singletary of Winston-Salem, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Malarkus (Michelle) Jones, James Gibert, III, Rosalyn Jones, Elester Coleman, Cedric Jones, Vary McCrae, Dashawn Robinson, Terry Lynn Rice, and Rodney McCormick; five great-grand children; five sisters-in-law; beloved cousins. Clara Hauser, Linda Mitchell, Clatis and James McClinton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Aug. 18 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Vera S. Wonsley officiated. Interment followed in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at ^jvww.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. LYERLY Mrs. Leola Timmons Lyerly depart ed this life on Aug. 16 at the Oak Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. S he was born July 12. 1923 in Cannon, G.A. She is survived by her children, Bradley (Doris) Timmons, Victoria (Mozell) Duncan. James Lyerly. Jr., and Margretta Lyerly; ten grand children; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; her sister, Mrs. Willis; Mae Brown of Freeport, NY; one brother, Joseph Timmons of Winston Salem, N.C.; and a host of other rela tives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Aug* 2 1 from the Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. ROBINSON "Oh that thou tvouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!- I Chronicles 4:10" Rev. Mother Lillian Robinson Robinson was born May 21, 1923 to the late Lacy and Ruth Robinson in Aiken, South Carolina. She was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Oscar "Kojack" Robinson; her son, Ronald Miller; and her sisters, Frances "Tossie" Robinson and Catherine Manning. Mother Robinson was a woman whose life and ministry was dedicated to the power ot intercessory prayer; a prayer warrior who has been used of God to birth and sustain many ministries and leaders throughout this Triad area. She could be found most days hosting a prayer meeting, evangelizing or minis tering to a pastor and his or her spouse in an intercessory prayer session in her home. Mother Robinson believed the scriptures when it declares .. pray with out ceasing. She was a founding mem ber of Ministry for Christ, Incorporated where she served faithfully as Assistant Pastor under the leadership of her pas tor and daughter Bishop Andrea Miller Nash. Mother Robinson was ordained into Apostolic Leadership as Rev. Mother by Holy Orders released at the hand of Bishop Nash. Reverend Mother Robinson is accredited for assisting the ministry in many phases of its growth and maintaining a spirit of prayer. She will be greatly missed by her church family and the manyv churches she was blessed to share in fellowship with through the years. She has left a rich and enduring legacy of life, family and Kingdom service. Those charged with the preser vation of this heritage are her children; Patricia Miller- Douglas, Edward Leon Miller, and Bishop Andrea "Chuckie" Miller-Nash; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; also many nieces, nephews and church family. She also leaves to cherish and cele brate her life several spiritual sons, daughters and godchildren; Apostle Sylvester D. Johnson, Apostle Evelyn Monroe, Apostle Timothy & Melinda Quattlebaum, Bishop John H. Heath, Bishop Jack & Delores Nelson, Bishop Freddie B. Marshall. Bishop Brenda E. Nelson and Pastor Linda & Sherman Robinson and close friend Paul Foot. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Aug. 16 from the Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance. Bishop Freddie B. Marshall (Th.D) officiated. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the entire staff of Hospice for the care given to our loved one. Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. SMITH Fannie Creola Mitchell Scales Smith departed this life on July 30. 2008 surrounded by family at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on August 3, 1929 to the late Dolphus & Lucy Mitchell. Fannie attended school in Forsyth County and was employed at RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Company where she retired. She married to the late Luther Ray Scales Six children were bom of this union Lois (Eddie) Tripp and Thelma Mitchell (Jack Dobson) of Kinj;; Thomas (May) Scales and Elbert (Barbara) Scales of Winston-Salem. Two sons; Luther (Pamela) Scales, Jr. and Floyd Ray Scales preceded her in death She is survived by one brother; Ralph (Gertrude) ^ Mitchell and a sis ter; Esther Jones of Win-ston-Salem. One brother, Dolphus (Bernetta) Mitchell, Jr. preced ed her in death. Fannie was a beloved grand and great-grandmother with fifty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved cousin and friend Mary Kyles and sister-in-laws Mary Hairston, Frances "Mickie" Johnson, Margaret Scales and host of other fam ily and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM, Monday August 4, 2008 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Watts, officiating. The family greeted friends at 2:00 PM at the church. Interment in Gardens of Memory. (Clark S. Brown & Sons) WHARTON Mrs. Catherine W. Ayharton, 89, died Monday, August 1 r, 2008 at her residence after an extended period of illness. She was bom in Fort Mill, SC on March 31, 1919 to the late Joseph and Nannie White Wynecoff. Catherine was a graduate of Atkins High School. She was employed as an elevator oper ator at Old City Hall and as a nurse assistant at Forsyth Medical Center, ending her career in private duty. Mrs. Wharton was preceded in death by her husband. Otis B. Wharton and eight of her ten siblings. She is survived by her son, Otis B. Wharton, Jr.; a sister, Doris Thomas of Cleveland, OH; a brother, Donell (Dorothy) Wynecoff of the city; a host of nieces, nephews, other rela tives and friends. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery .The family requests contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association in memory of Mrs. Catherine Wharton. (Clark S. Brown & Sons) WHARTON Kelvin Crews Wharton, of Mocksville, N.C. departed this life on August 14 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. He was born to William and Waltina Wharton, and was a native of Winston-Salem, N.C. Kelvin received his education at Dj)vie County Schools and N.C. School orthe Arts. Kelvin was employed in the Health Care Services field. Kelvin was a member of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the following ministries; Nurses Ministry, Spiritual Choir, Galilean Choral Ensemble, Bereavement Ministry, and the Evangelism Ministry. He was also a Church Administrative Office volunteer. Kelvin was pre ceded in death by his twin brother, Keith, and his grandparents. He is survived by his parents of the home; three brothers, Billy (Michelle) Wharton of Farmington, N.C.; Joe Hoover and Harold Hoover of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sisters, Joanne Hughes and Patricia Wharton of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Lisa (Bryant) Smoot of Mocksville, N.C.; two uncles, Clint (Joyce) Wharton of East Bend, N.C. and Richard Wharton of Norfolk, V.A.; devoted cousins Bernard, Christine, and Towanna Van Eaton of Winston Salem, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held at 12 Noon on Aug. 18 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Nathan Scovens officiated. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Online condo lences may be made at www.russellfurteralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. The death of a loved one is enough of a burden without it becoming a financial one, too. Plan ahead and save. \ . ( G/ftLruwU Peace of Mind ? est. 1979 For more information contact: (336) 788-4959