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722-3459
ALLEN
Ms. Dorothy Mae Allen, 2313 Montrose Ave.. Winston-Salem,
passed away March 2 at Winston-Salem Rehabilitation and
Healthcare Center. She was a native of Richland County, Colum
bia. S.C.. born on Jan. 9. 1930. to the late John and Helen Allen.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church, where she joined
under the late Rev. Dr. A.H. McDaniel in the 1940s. She was a
member of the Sunday school, the Good Samaritan Hostess Club
and the A.H. McDaniel Loyal Auxiliary. Ms. Allen was a devoted
homemaker.
Dorothy is survived by and leaves to cherish her memories:
several cousins, a devoted care-giver, Ms. Mildred Raye; other
relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held March 7 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen
Cemetery.
Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack Jr. officiated. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
BRADDY
Mrs. John David Braddy, 5680 Bethania Road, Pfafftown.
passed away March 5 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte. '
"J.D." as he was affectionately called, was born on April 3, 1920,
to the late Thomas Hill and Rosa Bell Braddy. He was a retired
construction contractor. Mr. Braddy lived in Washington, D.C. for
60 years. He was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in
Washington, DC for more than 50 years, where he served on the
Deacon Board. Board of Trustees, and several other committees.
He returned to Winston-Salem in 2001 due to his failing health.
He reunited with Piney Grove Baptist Church, where he was ini
tially baptized as a youth. He was married to the late Jeannette
Payne Braddy. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having serv
ing in World War II.
He is survived by a son, Joseph Payne (Glendora) of Char
lotte, NC; a daughter and son-in-law with whom he lived, Shirley
P. Carter (ThurhtQndjjjBfTIafftown, NC; one aunt, Mrs. Ethel
Braddy. four sisters-in-law, Florence P. Caldwell (Robert), Edith
Payne, Katie Payne, and Marthola Payne; a brother-in-law,
George Baldwin, eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchil
dren; several devoted cousins. \1rs. Francis Cole (Joe), Mrs.
Juanita Lowery (Roger), Louise Ross, Lester (Pam) Braddy,
Dilcy Braddy, Thomas Braddy (Mickie), and Charles Braddy
(Elsie) all of Winston-Salem, NC; other cousins, nieces, nephews,
and many special friends.
The funeral was held March 8 at 2:00 p.m. from .the Piney
Grove Baptist Church. Rev. James Linville officiated. Burial fol
lowed at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. Russell
Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
BRUNSON
Celeste Delores Marie Brunson. 152 Tro-Tod Drive, Winston
Salem, NC, passed away March 6 at her residence. She was
patient, beautiful spirit, always in a perfect peace and most of all
loved by everyone who knew her. Preceding her in death was her
fraternal twin brother. Christian Charles Patrick Brunson; her
grandmother. Marie Brunson, grandfather, the Rev. Roy Lee
Lewis, Sr.; grandmother, Delores G. Lewis; an uncle, Patrick O.
W. Lewis and great, great aunt, Katie Taylor.
Our beloved Celeste is survived by her father, Charles C.
Brunson, Sr.. mother. Cassandra L. Brunson; brother, Charles
Cecil "C. J." Brunson. Jr. all of Winston-Salem, NC; a sister,
Natassia Brunson of Greenville, SC; grandfather, Leroy Brunson
of Brooklyn. NY; grandfather, Robert D. Lewis and grandmother,
Rita Lewis both of Clarksville, TN; a host of aunts, Irene Brun
son of Sumter. SC, Pearl (Cary) Wright and Emma (Francis) Sal
isbury all of Brooklyn. NY. Mary English of Miami, FL, Schelese
(Roy) Ogburn and Alana (Kelsey) Campbell all of Clarksville,
TN; Denna Brunson of Winston-Salem NC, Brenda (Benjamin)
Irvin of Baltimore, MD. Marshell (Anthony) Orange of Augusta,
GA, Julie Diaz of Clarksville, TN and Yancey Jennings of Sumter,
SC and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 10 at 1:00 p.m. from the Union
Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. Konnie G. Robinson officiated. Bur
ial followed at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
CARTER ?
Mr. Sterling Leon Carter, San Diego, California and formerly
of Winston-Salem. NC, passed away Feb. 2.1 in San Diego, Cali
fornia. He was born on April 4, 1963 in Winston-Salem. NC to
Calvin Carter and Algine Grey Carter. He was a graduate of Park
land High School and was of the Baptist faith. Sterling was a 10
year veteran of the United States Navy. He attained the rank of
Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer. He "received the Navy
Achievement Medal for exceptional professional accomplishment
in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a mem
ber, of the Administrative Office for Helicopter Anti-Submarine
Squadron. He received the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit
Commendation, Sea Service Ribbon, Battle "E" Ribbon. He was
appointed a Division Career Counselor for the Administrative
Division. Sterling had many high honors and accomplishments.
He completed a Legal Clerk course in Military Justice finishing
in the top ten percentile of hisQclass. His greatest honor was
accepting the Lord Jesus Christ into his life.
The funeral wash held March 8 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel
of the Russell Funeral Home. Rev. Thalaferro Huntley officiated.
Burial followed at Salisbury National Cemetery. Salisbury. NC.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrange
ments.
CROSBY
Ms. Terrie Cassandra Charles Crosby. 616 Newton Street,
Winston-Salem. NC. passed away February 28 at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1951 in Winston-Salem. NC, to the late
James Crosby and Josephine Crosby. She was a graduate of
Atkins High School. Class of 1971.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her son. Keithian Charles:
her daughter. Jerhera Charles both of Winston-Salem, NC; three
sisters. Crystal (Richard) Watts, Gaynelle Crosby, and Marian
Crosby: one brother. Thomas Crosby all of Winston-Salem, NC;
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five grandchildren; a hosi of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Memorial services were held March 8 at 6 p.m. from the
Chapel of the Russell Funeral Home. Rev. Armidee Mack offici
ated. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the
arrangements.
HOUSE
Mr. Herbert House, Jr., Dunn. NC and formerly of Winston
Salem, NC, passed away March 7 in Dunn, North Carolina. He
was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Dover House. He was
born in Winston-Salem, NC on Aug. 5, 1925. He moved to Dunn,
NC after the departure of his wife, Beatrice. Mr. House was a U.
S. Marine serving in World War II then retired from thirty-eight
years of service with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a
member of Macedonia Holiness Church prior to failing health.
His devoted and loving sons, Tommy and Dwight. Personal
Nursing Care Services; Yolanda. Bernice, Dee, Carol (Advantage
Hospice and Home Care) cared him for.
His memories will be cherished by dedicated and loving sons.
Tommy and Dwight of the home in Dunn, NC; daughter. Ruth
(Samuel) Diggs of Washington. DC; sons. James (Flora) Williams
and Benny (Sylvia) Williams of Winston-Salem. NC. and one
brother, John (Louise) House of Winston-Salem. NC; a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services were held March 11 at 2:00 p.m. from the Piedmont
Memorial Park Mausoleum. Rev. Melvin Frazier officiated. Bur
ial followed at Piedmont Memorial Park. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
JENKINS
Mrs. Ollie Sue Amos Jenkins. Winston-Salem. North Carolina
y passed away March 2 at Forsyth Medical Center.
\ Mrs. Jenkins was born on May 5, 1919 in Henry County. VA
to Thomas and Melinda Amos. Mrs. Jenkins was retired from the
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. She was a faith
ful, lifelong member of the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist
Church. Mrs. Jenkins was involved in many church activities:
Vice President of the Deaconess Board, Women Class Sunday
School Teacher, Ruth Missionary Group, Emeritus Administrator
of the Cooperative Management and Association Supervision,
Pastor's Aid Society, Past President Women's Day Committee.
Mother's Board and Vice President of-the Dutiful Dozen Club (12
Christian Women). Two sons, Jimmy Amos and George, Jr. pre
ceded her in death. J
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by her husband of 53 years, George
A. Jenkins, Sr.; daughters, Catheryne Scott, Charlette Gattison.
Jean Fisher (Rev. Ronald Fisher) and Joan Johnson of Winston
Salem, NC, Elder Brenda Jenkins of Baltimore, MD; sons. Rev.
Charles L. Jenkins (Dorethea) of Chambersburg. PA and Larry L.
Jenkins of Winston-Salem, NC; brother John E. Amos, Detroit,
MI; brother-in-law, Curtis Green (Colista) of Winston-Salem.
NC; 10 grandchildren, Alvin, William, Reuben, Charles, Byron,
Delbert, Ronald, Jr., Eric, Marie, Matthew; five great grandchil
dren, Tyara, Cassandra, Sameria, Jordan and Jasmine: a host of
nieces and nephews, a special niece, Avalee; and two special
"adopted" daughters. Phyllis and Loretta.
Homegoing services were held March 6 at St. Stephen Mis
sionary Baptist Church. Rev. Joseph R. Samuels officiated. Bur
ial followed at Piedmont Memorial Park. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
MANNING
Mrs. Doris Coleman Manning. 5287 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC, passed away March 7 at her residence.
She was born on Nov. 2. 1910 in Edison. GA to the late Robert
and Emma Coleman. She was a member of St. John CME Church
for over seventy-five years. She served faithfully on the Pastor's
Aid and Stewardess Board until her health failed. Mr. Manning
was preceded in death by her husband. Mr. A. J. Manning
"SMOKEY'\>f 66 years and a son. Norvell E. (Catherine) Man
ning; two sisters. Mattie McDonald and Carrie Gibson.
She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter and son-in
law, Connie (Selmbu) Green; nine grandchildren, Patricia. Bish
op S. T. (Shirley), Reginald. Adrian. Christopher Green. Doris
(Claude) Harris and Christopher (Ann) Ginyard whom she raised.
Phyllis Manning, Janice (Bernard) Young; 27 great grandchil
dren; a host of great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends and the St. John C.M.E.
Church family.
The funeral was held on March 12 at 2:00 p.m. from the St.
John CME Church. Rev. Bobby R. Best officiated. Burial fol
lowed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors
were in charge of the arrangements.
PARKER
Mrs. Clarice Lucille Holt Parker, formerly of West 20th Street,
Winston-Salem, NC, passed away March 6 at Argoretum in
Greensboro, NC, after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer's
disease. ,
Mrs. Parker was born on Aug. 2,*1919 in Springfield, Massa
chusetts to John Calvin and Odessa Manuel Holt. The family later
moved to Salisbury, NC, where Mrs. Parker grew up. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51
years, Fred D. Parker; two sisters, Aileen Holt Peterson and Verna
Holt Thompkins and a brother, Harold C. Holt. Mrs. Parker taught
French and English for many years in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth
Schools, incluttmg Atkins, Paisley, Anderson High
School, Southwest Junior High and also at William Penn High
School in High Point, NC. She received a bachelor's degree in
education from Livingston College in Salisbury, NC and a mas
ter's degree in French from the University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor. She also studied French in Besancon, France, and Quebec,
Canada. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. INC.
She is survived by a daughter. Karen L. Parker of Greensboro,
NC; a son, Rodney D. Parker of Maryland and wife. Maria; a
grandson. Jonah Kuttner of Durham, NC: a sister, Johnsie Comer
of Lithonia, GA; a brother. Raymond Holt and wife, Eula of
Southampton, PA; and a sister-in-law. Joann Holt of Rowlett,
Texas.
The funeral was held March 11 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel
of the Russell Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Samuel Stevenson offici
ated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
REED
Mr. Jimmie Lloyd Reed "BUD", 2331 Kay wood Lane. Win
ston-Salem. NC. passed away March I at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was the son of Leroy and Emma Reed, bom on Jan. 17,
1942 in Lancaster, SC. He accepted Christ at an early age and
joined Red Hill Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC. Bud loved
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singing. In the early 70's, he sang with the Sensational Ringing
Stars and he maintained a very dear relationship with them until
he received his call to come home. He attended the New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and was a former member
of the Male Chorus. A brother, Ronald Murphy, preceded him in
death.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Gertrude Reed of the
home; his parents. Leroy and Emma Reed of Winston-Salem, NC;
five sons, Solomon (Roberta) Reed, Morris (Henrietta) Little,
Stanley Little all of Winston-Salem, NC, Greg (Alice) Steward of
Greenville, SC and James Frazier of Bronx, NY; six daughters,
Berlinda Little. Deltra Little, Anna Reed. Tracy (Marcus) Payton,
Angela Dodd all of Winston-Salem, NC and Pamela (Reggie)
Poole of Buffalo, NY; two sisters, Mary Thomas and Brenda Mur
phy of Winston-Salem, NC; a brother, John (Shirley) Frazier of
Winston-Salem. NC; thirty-one grandchildren; two great grand
children; two sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; ten aunts; five
uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held March 8 at 1:00 p.m. from the New
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel J. Cornelius
officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funer
al Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
ROSS
Mrs. Willnette Ladosky Bell Ross, 3101 Konnoak Drive, Win
ston-Salem, NC, passed away March 7 at her residence. She was
born on June 24, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Geral
dine Littlejohn and Thomas Bell. In the 1950's she moved to New
York where she stayed until she returned to Winston-Salem in
1993. While in New York, she worked at Spofford Juvenile Cen
ter in the Bronx, until her retirement in the 1980's. She also
attended and was a faithful member of the Union United
Methodist Church in Brooklyn where she sang on the choir and
served on several committees. She leaves a legacy of love to all
that knew her.
To cherish her memory is a loving and devoted daughter, Bar
bara A. Oliver; two faithful sons, James L. Ross (Gwen) and
Melvin J. Ross (Robin); seven grandchildren, Therese E. Ross of
Brooklyn, NY, Angela Ross-Coakley (Greg) of Las Vegas, Nev.,
Tony D. Ross of Los Angeles, CA, Dekeeta McCaskill of Char
lotte, NC, Nadeja Ross, Chelsea Ross and Jaden Ross of Brook
lyn, NY; two adopted grandsons, Gregory Lindsay and Atnre
Alleyne; two adopted granddaughters, Ynoh-Tipoteh Alleyne and '
Aye Vines; a great granddaughter, Maija Ross-Hall of Brooklyn,
NY; tow cousins-sisters, Essie Mae Gibson and Delores Tate;
caretakers, Gloria Johnson and Earlene George and ghost of fam
ily and friends.
The funeral was held March 11 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel
of the Russell Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Moore officiated. Bur
ial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home direc
tors were in charge of the arrangements.
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DOBSON
Mr. Hugh Samuel Dobson, of 3700 Spaulding Drive, passed
away March 3, 2003, at the Springwood Care Center following a
period of illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Forsyth
County where he was a graduate of Atkins High School and
attended Winston-Salem State University. He was a veteran of the
United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Dobson was a retiree of McLean Trucking Company after 30
years of service. Spiritually, he was a member of Mt. Zion Bap
tist Church. Brother Dobson, a 33rd Degree mason. Masonic
affiliations included Salem Masonic Lodge #139, King
Solomon's Consistory #64, and Sethos Temple #170. ?
Surviving is his loving wife of the home, Bessie Crew Dob
son; one sister, Lillie D. Lomax of Winston-Salem, NC; two sis
ters-in-law. Willie Mae Lewis of Chicago, IL and Louise Kibler
of Lowe, OH; two brothers-in-law, Ernest S. (Mary) Crew,
Pasadena, CA and John L. (Brooksie) Crew of Baltimore, MD; a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Bap
tist Church. Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiated. Interment fol
lowed in "Evergreen Cemetery.
, Special thanks to Springwood Care Center, Dellabrook Pres
byterian Church. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Salem Masonic Lodge
#139, caregivers Rev. Ardeal Roseboro and Rev. James Lewis, Jr.,
and many friends for all acts of kindness and support. Hooper
Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
HENDERSON
Mrs. Elzina F. Henderson. 89, of Hitchcock, TX passed away
March 8. 2003 in that city. A daughter. Delores H. Wilson
(Lafayette) and granddaughter. LaTasha D. Wilson, locally sur
vive her.
The funeral will be held March 14 at the Galilee Baptist
Church, Hitchcock, TX. Mainland Funeral Home, 2711 Hwy.
1765, La Marque, TX 77568. Telephone 409-938-8123 is in
charge of services. Courtesy of Hooper Funeral Home.
THORNTON
Mr. Harold Clayton Thornton, of 1440 Woodland Avenue, was
born April 19, 1948 to Esther Carter Thornton and the late
Charles Thornton, Jr. He was a graduate of Atkins High School
and attended Johnson C. Smith University and later attended Win
ston-Salem State University. Harold was a member of Antioch
Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and mem
ber of the Senior Adult Choir. He departed this life Tuesday,
March 4, 2003 at the Forsyth Medical Center.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother, Esther
Carter Thornton; one brother Charles M. Thornton (Linda) of
Southfield. Ml; a nephew, Ahmed Thornton; a niece, Malika
Curry (Vernon); three great nephews; one great niece; two aunts,
Lillian Eggleston (Joe) and Rubena Martin (James), both of Mar
tinsville. VA; a host of other relatives, friends and church family.
The funeral was held March 13 at 11:30 a.m. from the Anti
och Baptist Church. Rev. J.L. Montgomery officiated. Interment
followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Hooper Funeral Home
directors wereon charge of the arrangements.