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BAILEY Mr William Bailey. known to many as "Bill". 60, of the Lutheran Home. 5350 Old Walkertown Road went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10. 2009. at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. He was a life time native of Winston-Salem. N.C. and was born July 16. 4948. to William O. and viable D. Bailey. He was a faithful member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church until his health failed. Bill was a loving and caring person. He was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Shelby Douglas and Olivia . Douglas; and one niece, Laquanda Douglas. He is survived by his lov ing mother, Mable D. Bailey who took well care of her son while his health was failing; one sister, Diane (Harold) Carter; two broth ers, Donald and Ronald Bailey; one aunt of High Point, N.C.; two aunts of Winston-Salem. N.C.; one uncle of Baltimore, M.D.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other rel atives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday. July 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. from Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. James F. Linville officiated. Interment followed in -Evergreen Cemetery. The family wishes to express profound gratitude to all who went and spent time with our dear son. brother, uncle, and friend while he spent time with us on earth. Condolences may be rt latit at w ww.russellfuneralservice .com . Russell Funeral directors were in charge of service's and arrange ments. EDWARDS Mr. Timothy L. Edwards, 46, of 2940 Galaxy Court passed away Saturday. July II, 2009. He was born in ForsytK" County on May 23, 1963, to Mr. Harrison L. Edwards. Sr. and Mrs. Lois Edwards He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves to cherish his loving memo ries his mother, Lois Edwards; three brothers, Harrison (Marisha) Edwards, Steve Edwards, and Derrick (Lisa) Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C.; five aunts, Maxine Jones, Belinda (Adam) Jessup and Sara Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Dorothy Dubose of New York, and Rosa Dubose of New Jersey; two uncles, Robert (Maria) Dubose of New York and Roosevelt (Evelyn) Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a devoted friend Carrie Berry; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held July 17. 2009, at 1 p.m. from Union Bethel AME Church. Reverend Chalice Overy officiat ed. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Online con dolences may be made at www.rus sellfuneralservices.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. FOOTE On July 19, 2009, God unex pectedly sent an angel to take our beloved Rickie Waddell Foote to his heavenly home. Rickie recently celebrated ms outn birthday on July 1 1 , 2009. He grad uated from Atkins High School in 1969 and retired from RJR Tobacco Company after 35 years of service. He loved spending time with his fami ly and friends. He had a passion for old cars and loved to work on them. Rickie was preceded in death by his mother, Ola Mae Foote, his father, Sylvester P. Foote; and his brother, Ralph Henry Foote. He leaves to cherish memories of him a devoted wife of 31 years, Linda Perkins Foote; a loving daughter. Tracy SaTonya Foote; a loving brother. Buford (Claudia) Foote; two nieces, Bonita Foote Moore of Bowie, M.D. and Tonya Foote (Chuck) Little of Kernersville, N.C.; two nephews, Buford Foote. Ill of Bowie, M.D. and Montee (Aisha) Foote of Charlotte, N.C.: a host of aunts and uncles, Naomi Frost, Cal Foote, Elizabeth Dalton all of Mocksville, N.C. Cleo (Sylvester) Palmer of Brooklyn . N.Y. Richard Martin, Essie Waddell Linville. Patricia Ann, Martin all of Winston-Salem/, Clara Martin of Greensboro, N.C., Mary Bobbie Martin of Philadelphia, P.A., and In Memoriam Patricia Mabe Martin of Kernersville. N.C.: a loving moth' er-in-law, Mrs. Magnolia Perkins of the city; sisters and brotbers-in law. Julia' (James) Chisholm. James ( Prise ilia > Perkins, Anita (Douglas) Ingram, lsolar Perkins, Luzelle Perkins. Lee Ethel Wilcox and Darrell Gwyn all of the city. Rickie has a host of relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services were held Friday,. July 24, 200M. at 2 p.m. from the Shiloh Baptist Church- Rev. Dr Paul A. Lowe, Jr. .officiated. Interment followed in Piedmont-, Memorial Gardens. Online condo lences may be made at www. rus sellfuneralervice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. HARBOR Donice Maria Harbor was a humanitarian, grassroots activist, public servant and friend. She peacefully departed from this life* on July 15, 2009, after a long bat tle with cancer. Donice Maria Harber was born on Oct. 20, 1972, to Thomas and Stella Harbor. She was educated in the Forsyth County public Schools, graduating from Carver High School in 1991. She graduated from Fayetteville State University,' where she majored in. political science. In 1999. Donice grad uated frbm North Carolina Central University with a master's degree in public administration. While 111 graduate school, Donice began her career in public service working as a Legislative Intern at the North Carolina General Assembly under the guidance of the late Senator Jeanne Lucas. In Jan.2001 , Donice became the Director of Public Liaison Wor Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue. Following Perdue s election as governor. Donice was appointed as the Director of Faith & Citizens Outreach, the position in which she served until her health began to fail. Donice was a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc. In 2001, she joined the Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc., where she remained an active member until her depar ture. She was an active member in the Wendell Wake Chapter of the National Association tor the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). where she worked tire lessly to ensure that the voice ot the African American would always be heard. In addition to all of the afore mentioned organizations. Donice was a member ot the Health Workplace Initiative Advisory Board of the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development and the North Carolina Community Development Initiative Board ot Directors. Donice Maria Harbor was a consis tent supporter for both the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and its Foundation. Her humanitar ian spirit and humbleness far exceeded her mere 36 years of lite. Donice was preceded in death by her father. Thomas E. Harbor. She is survived by her mother, Stella B. Harbor; her brother. Kerry T. Harbor (Christiana Harbor); her beloved fiance, Marcus J. Davis; one niece K+i*tiana Harbor; two nephews. Thomas Harbor and Taven Taylor, her sister. Tonya Taylor; her grand mother. Lucille Bradshaw; aunts, Sarah H. Martin. Mary E. Samuel, and Carolyn Hairston (Nathaniel); an uncle. Freddie R. Bradshaw (Elder Debra); great aunts Estell Hall and Rosa Gallimore and a host of cousins, friends and other relatives. Homegoing services \vere held Sunday. July 19.2009 at 3:30 p.m. from the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church. Rev. Michael Samuels officiated. Interment followed in Piedmont memorial Gardens. Online condo lences may be made at www.rus sellfuneralservice.com. Russel Funeral directors were in charge ot services and arrangements. HARRIS Ms. Retha Mattie Harris, for-' mcrly of Springwood Care Center, departed this life on Saturday morning. July 18, 2009. at 2:20 a.m She was born in Rowan County on June 20. 1920 to Champion and Postella Harris. She was a native of Winston-Salem. where she attended the WSFC Public Schools. She was formerly employed by Hotel Robert E. L?e and retired from WSSU. She was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until fier health failed. She was preced ed in death by her parents; a daughter. Priscilla Y. Gaines; sis ters, Blanche Harris, Lillian Rice, Marie Reid, and The I ma Warren and brothers, Lester. Otis, Grover and Clyde Harris. She leaves to cherish her mem ory a devoted daughter, Denise Harris; one granddaughter, Desiree Wellman; one great grandson, Jalil Wellman: one niece. Vera Ledbetter; one great niece, Paulette (Harrison) Stokes; great nephews, Caiphus (Tngrid) Rice, Adrian and Alexander Stokes, and Harold (Princela)r Harris, all of Winston-Salem: a very devoted family member, Juanita Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were held Thursday, July 23, 2009 at I p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. John Mendez officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the entire staff at Springwood Care Center and Forsyth Medical Center. Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell" Funeral directors were in charge Of services and arrange ments. v -V JAMES Bette Gordy James, 81. passed away Saturday, July 18. 2009, sur rounded by her family. She had fought a valiant battle with breast cancer for the past 13 years. Bette was born in Chester, PA on April 22. 1928 and grew up in Sussex County, Delaware. She was predeceased by her eldest son, William Robert (Bob), in 1976 and her husband. William Boyd (Bill), in 1996. who she served as a dili gent caregiver during his eight years of Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by one son. Thomas C. James and wife, Marilyn, of Clemmons, two daughters, Joanne Walters and husband. Keith, of Advance, and Mary Clay tor and husband. Robin, of Roanoke VA, and eight grand children - Erin, Brandon, Keith Jr., Dylan, Rees, Mary Grace, Abby and Ross - who affectionate ly called her "Mumsey." Bette was a graduate of the University of Delaware where she majored in history and education and minored in music, and met her husband. Bill. She pursued her master's degree in history and political sci ence at Delaware while teaching in Selbyville and Newark, and she and Bill later moved to Winston Salem in 1952. She was a teacher for more than 30 years. Although Bette was a woman of small physical stature, she had a huge heart and a passion for serv ing others. She served tfie local PTAs as membership, public rela tions and hospitality chairman, as well as president. She was elected president of Forsyth County Association of Classroom Teachers in 1976. Having been an active member of the League of Women Voters of Forsyth County since the late 1950s, she continued her interests as voters' service, membership, program, and public relations chairman, then president. Later, Bette was elected to the state board of LWV as public relations and organization development chairs. She also ran for the North Carolina State House in 1982. Having been an active part of Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts for many candidates, she was twice elected 5th District Chairman of Democratic Women of North Carolina and was part of NCDW's state board. Bette became a member of the Forsyth County Senior Democrats in 1996. She was also a member of the Democratic Party State Executive Committee. She was appointed to the Senior Democrats Advisory Committee from NC to the DNC for the 2004 election cycle. She had served as 2nd Vice President of North Carolina Senior Democrats. President of Forsyth County Senior Democrats, 5th District Chairman of Democratic Women, and Precinct Chair of three precincts. One of the high lights of her political career was serving last August as a delegate to President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. She was also very active at the local and state levels of the AARP Bette was an avid world travel er, hav ing toured and learned about cultures and history in virtually every part of the globe. She was a member of the Red Hats.Society (Poxy Ladies) and also the Blue Bird Cancer Survivor Group. The family extends its deepest appreciation for Bette 's care and family support given by the staff at Forsyth Medical Center 2nd Floor ICU and 8th Floor Palliative Care Unit the past several weeks. Thank you also to Bette's special friends and neighbors for their many years of love antMriendship. Well done, good and faithful servant! In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the American Cancer Society. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street. A family recep tion was also held after the service at the church. The Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Funeral Home assisted thf family with arrangements. LEWIS Mrs. Shirley F Lewis departed this life on Friday, July 17. 2009, at the . Wake Forest University/BiJptist Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 23, 1946, in Forsyth County to James D. and Jessie P. Lewis. She was educated in the public schools of Winston Salem and was a graduate of Paisley High School. She fur thered here educa tion at Forsyth Tee h n i c a 1 G o m m u n i t y College, jvhere she obtained her LPN licenses in nursing and later obtained an associate degree in nursing as a Registered Nurse from Surry Community College. She was employed at WFU/Baptist Medical Center for more than 30 years and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Shirley was pre ceded in death by her parents: her husband. Walter D. Hairston; and her sister, Mary L. Truesdale. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Carla Y. Hairston; one son, Robert L. Hairston; grandson. Joshua D. Harrison; one brother, Amos Lewis; three sisters. Lillian Ellison, Bernice Hunt, and Christine (Robert) Marlin; a very special great nephew, Xavier Webster all of the city: and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Shirley was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 24. 2009, at 1 p.m. from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Online condo lences may be made at www.rus sellfuneralservice.com. Ru.ssell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrangements. MILES Ms. Jacquelyn Evelyn Miles, 62, affectionately known as "Jackie" passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center a brief period of illness, She was born Feb. 6, 1947. in Winston Salem to Nathaniel and Willie Fuller Miles She attended Carver High School graduating in the Class of 1965. She graduated from McLean Business College and was employed with R.J.' Reynolds T o b a c c o Company, US Airways and the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. She was a faith ful member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church and she attend ed her childhood church of Oak Gove Missionary Baptist Church on regular occasions. She leave to cherish her memories her daughter, Arnita Miles; four brothers. Nathaniel. Jr. (Martis), James (Ellen), Vernell (Vicki), and John Frank (Yvette Jones); aunts. Mollie M Harris, Itasca Miles, and Ida Fuller; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives ? and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 18. 2<XW at 2 p.m from the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Johnnie Taylor officiated. Interment fol lowed in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.rusKellfuneralservice.com Russell Funeral directors were in charge of services and arrange ments. ?; " - ' " STEELE Nina Bailey Steel, 92, was born Oct. 6, 1916. in Walnut Cove, N.C. She passed away July 13, 2009. She was the last of 14 children of William H. Bailey and Emma Turner Bailey. After graduating from Walnut Cove Elementary School and Atkins High School, Mrs. Steele Lived in Winston Salem. N.C. for most of her adult life. She graduated from Winston Salem Teachers College, now Winston-Salem State University in 1941 with a degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master's Degree in Rural Education for NC A&T State University in 1951. She taught for 38 years in the Stokes County School system, ful filling her mission for educating the children, who like herself grew up in the rural farming communities that L surrounded Winston-Salem. She was most proud of the many years she spent as a teacher and the eight years she spent as Principal of Pinnacle Elementary School in Pinnacle. N.C. She also taught at London Elementary in Walnut Cove. N.C. and King Elementary at King, N.C., where she taught in the spe cial program for gifted and talent ed students. She was a member of Wentz Memorial Congregational United Church of Christ for more than 50 years, and served her church in various capacities in the Sunday school and on the Deaconess Board. In addition to her parents, her husband of 47 years E. LeRoy Steele, preceded her in death in 1989. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter. Dr. Eleanor Steele Kay; a son-in-law. Mr. Leon D. Kay; and a grandson. Byron J. Stewart. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved immensely and to whom she was very dedicated. Funeral services were held 12 noon Saturday, July 18, 2009. from the Went/. Memorial Congregational UCC. Interment followed in the Baileytown Cemetery, Walnut Cove, N.C. Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuner alservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge of servic es and arrangements. WASHINGTON Mr.' James Albert Washington, 60. departed this life on Wednesday. July 15, 2009 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones, to go to a better place. He was born in Winston-Salem, N.G. to Albert Smith Rogers and K a t h e r i n e VanEaston Rogers. He graduated from Carver Senior High School and was employed for 18 yeas at WFU Baptist Medical center, ne was preceaea in aeaw by his parents and his granddaugh ter, Alexis Cash. He is sufvived by his wife. Stephanie Washington; sons, Rodney D. Hayes. Christopher Cunningham, and Derrick J. Washington; brothers. Charles VanEaton. Jackie (Peggy) Rogers. Simon Rogers and Dannie (Imogene Bray) Rogers; one sister. Rev. Cornelius (Jerry) Joyce; grandchildren. Derrick D. Washington, Bryant Walker, Mattia and Malacia Lewis; an aunt. Annie (Willie) Richardson of Columbia. S.C.; an uncle. Robert Lee (Robena) Rogers of Philadelphia, PA.; a great aunt. Mildred Tucker; devoted cousins, which were like brothers. Bernard (Christine) VanLaston and William (Waltina) Wharton; sisters-in-law, Sharon Robinson of Greensboro. N.C. and Aquanetta (Thomas) Johnson; and a host of other rela tives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday. July 24, 2009 at 12 noon from the Russell Funeral Home Chapter. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com. Russell Funeral directors were in charge ot services and arrange ments.