Obituaries
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Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101
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i. Mr. Lester C. Rowers Sr., 136 Blaze Street, Winston-Salem,
j; passed away July 7 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Cen
a ter
K Mr. Rowers was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the
5 Korean Conflict. He received a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze
3 Service Star, United Service Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation and a Good Conduct Medal,
w Mr. Rowers was a retired employee of Thiele-Engdhal Inc.. where
u he was an ink specialist and Sand-Mill operator. He was a member
of the National Geographic Society. He loved classical music, espe
cially Beethoven. He also enjoyed baseball and collecting old coins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacy Flowers, and a
granddaughter, Br6 Anna Patton.
He is survived by: his wife, Ossie Steed Rowers; one brother and
" three sisters, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; his children. Dixie Blackwell of
Salisbury, N.C., Odarius Rowers, Lester Flowers Jr., Sonya Flowers,
all of Winston-Salem, Leslie Patton of Lexington, N.C., Panlhaya
Rowers of Seatac, Wash., and Braxton Flowers of Winston-Salem;
r~ 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; other relatives and
friends.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. July 12 in the chapel of Clark S.
] Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Mr. James Cason Jr. officiated. Clark
S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors were in charge of the
! arrangements.
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SWITZER
Mrs. Ila Watson Switzer, 1600 Waughtown Street, departed this
J life July 17 after an extended illness.
She was born May 9, 1921, in Winston-Salem to the late Charlie
! Watson and Addie Cheek Watson. She was a graduate of Atkins
[ Senior High School. She was a Baptist by faith.
Mrs. Switzer is survived by: her sister, Mrs. Etta Randolph of the
city; stepchildren, Mr. Richard (Pamela) Switzer of Winston-Salem.
! Mr. Ray (Linda) Switzer of Pleasantville, N.J., Mr. Harold Switzer,
j Mr. Renrick (Deborah) Switzer, Mr. Vincent Switzer. Mrs. Peggy
(Kenard Sr.) Rockette, and Ms. Faye Switzer of Winston-Salem;
jl , three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Watson of Richmond. Va.. Mrs.
. Joyce Craig of Philadelphia. Pa., Mrs. Eartha Switzer of Charlotte;
ij two brothers-in-law, Mr. Andrew Switzer and Mr. Thomas Switzer
I; of Columbia, S.C.; a very special grandson, Peyton Switzer; other
; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held July 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Clark S. Brown &
i Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wendell A. Johnson officiated.
|! Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Clark S. Brown & Sons
'!' Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
Russell
Funeral Home
822 Carl Russell Ave.
722-3459
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? Mrs. Nancy Eddie Bailey, 1009 Eddie Lane, Walnut Cove, N.C..
! passed away July 20 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Cen
J ? ter.
Nancy, the daughter of Armstead and Maude Bailey, was born in
I' Walnut Cove on Feb. 21, 1918. She lived in Philadelphia, Pa., along
with her brother, Benjamin, and raised her children. There she
attended St. Matthew's AME Church. Returning in 1974 to her
native home with her husband. William Erradean Bailey, and chil
dren. she joined St. Philips Moravian Church of Winston-Salem.
She is survived by: her two sons. Danny Kaye Bailey (Sandra) of
Walnut Cove and Richard P. Bailey of Philadelphia. Pa.; five daugh
ters. Nancy Louise Anderson of Vineland. N.J., Lelia Jocelyn Bailey
of Winston-Salem. Charmaine Bailey Muhammad of Winston
Salem, Bonnie Bailey Dennis (Algie) of Philadelphia, Pa., and a
devoted daughter of the home. Kathy Carletta Bailey. Nancy also left
behind 10 grandchildren. Danny Kaye II. Rob. Danise, Michelle.
Danielle. Adinia. Phillip. Algie. Ebn and Bill; and eight great-grand
children. She also left behind her two siblings. Beaufort Bailey (Pol
lye) of Winston-Salem and Ophelia Banner of Newark. Ohio. A spe
cial thanks to Ms. Suyen and Felecia Scott, Ms. Jordan Manning,
Rita McKinney and a loving friend, Marie Coston.
The funeral was held July 23 at 2 p.m. at Baileytown Christian
Church. Walnut Cove. Rev. Nelson McCall and Rev. Cedric Rodney
officiated. Burial followed at Baileytown Cemetery. Walnut Cove.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
DILLARD
Mrs. Lucille Tutum Dillard. Winston-Salem, passed away July
15 at Silas Creek Manor.
She was bom Oct. 26. 1924, to the late Ballard Tatum and Cora
Scales Tatunt in Stuart, Va. To this union were bom 10 children, of
whom she was the youngest and last living survivor. She was a grad
uate of the Henry County Training High School in Martinsville. Va.
In 1945. she attended LaMae Beauty College. After moving to Win
ston-Salem in 1970, she became a faithful member of Greater Cleve
land Avenue Christian Church for 33 years until her health failed.
She served on the deacon board, pastor's aid committee, Christian
Women Fellowship and the Usher Board.
Mrs. Dillard was preceded in death by her husband, Narvell Dil
lard.
She leaves to mourn her loss and cherish her memories: a son of
the home, William Calvin Tatum; two daughters, Constance Pmnty
and LaVonda Hill, both of Winston-Salem; she was a loving and
dev oted grandmother to Eric (Stephany) Pmnty of Eden. N.C.. Quin
cy Tatum of Charlotte. Decarlo Hill of Winston-Salem and Meil
Mock of Atlanta. Ga.; two great-grandchildren; a devoted niece.
Shirley Draper of Compton. Calif.; two sisters-in-law. Verlie Tatum
and Estell Tatum. both of Greensboro; two aunts, Mamie Tatum and
Sybil Clark of Stuart. Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral was held July 19 at noon at Greater Cleveland
Avenue Christian Church. Rev. Sheldon McCarter officiated. Burial
followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
ROBINSON
Mr. Willie Samuel Robinson Jr.. Winston-Salem, passed away
July 12 at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Salisbury. N.C.
Mr. Robinson was born in Winston-Salem to Mrs. Sinclair
(Robinson) Crowder. now of Shaker Heights. Ohio, and the late
William Samuel Robinson Sr. on Feb. I. 1937. He was reared in
New Bethel Baptist Church, where he became a member. He attend
ed Carver High School to the 12th grade and then joined the U.S.
Navy. In the Navy, from Oct. 25. 1955, through Sept. 18. 1959, as a
boiler operator he helped put into commission both the U.S.S Hull
and the U.S.S. Ross. Years later, licensed as a stationary engineer, he
worked in the Cleveland. Ohio, public school system. He then
worked for many years with the U.S. Postal Service in New York.
Ohio, and Arizona.
He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory: his loving and
faithful wife of 40 years. Blanche E. Craft Robinson: two sons,
Kevin and Kelly Robinson; and a daughter. Stephanie Pickett. Sur
viving him also are: his mother. Mrs. Sinclair Crowder: his sister.
Mrs. Gloria Jean Robinson Bradley: two devoted younger brothers.
Rev. Christopher Robinson (Judy). Willis Robinson (Tangee); a
younger sister. Joy Robinson Price (Reginald): and a host of other
relatives and friends.
The funeral was held July 18 at noon at New Bethel Baptist
Church. Dr. Jerry Drayton officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont
Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge
of the arrangements.
SHORE
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Ms. Sandra Elaine Shore, Winston-Salem, passed away July 16
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at Winston-Salem Rehabilitating and Healthcare Center.
She was born Feb. II. 1946. to Samuel Shore and Rebecca Mor
ris Shore in Forsyth County. Sandra graduated from Anderson High
School in 1964 and was employed with R J Reynolds Tobacco Co
for 12 years. She was a member of Lloyd PresbyterianChurch. She
was formerly married to Clyde Thompson, and to this union one son
was bom. :
Ms. Shore was preceded in death by her mother. Rebecca Morris ;
Shore.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: one son. Clyron
Thompson of Winston-Salem; her lather. Mr Samuel "Sam" Shore
of Winston-Salem; one brother. Bryan Shore of Winston-Salem; one
nephew, Chris Shore and family of Reidsville, N.C.; one aunt, Mrs.
Mattie Hill of Brooklyn. N.Y.; one uncle. Mr Carl Morris of Win
ston-Salem; three grandchildren. James. Terrion and Brittany; devot
ed cousins. Velma Shore. Terry Miller, both of Winston-Salem, and
Brenda Hill of New York. N.Y.; a host ot'.other cousins, other rela
tives and friends.
The funeral was held July 22 at I p.m. at the chapel of Russell
Funeral Home. Rev. Purs is A. Morris-officiated. Burial followed at
family plot of Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the arrangements.
Cooke Brothers
Funeral Chapel
Hampton, Va
LEE
Fannie Jones Lee was born on Aug. 29. 1932. in Tignall. Ga.. to
the late Willis Lee and Emma Norman Jones. She departed this life
on July 8 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preced
ed in death by four brothers. Isaiah Jones. Hiram Jones. Ralph Jones
and Jake Jones.
Fannie grew up in Lexington. N.C. She was educated at Living
stone College, where she majored in biology. She then furthered her
education at the Howard University School of Pharmacy, where she
graduated as valedictorian of her class. It was at Howard University
where she met her husband. Dr. Ralph N. Lee, with whom she
enjoyed 44 years of marriage.
Fannie was a dedicated wife and mother, who chose to yield mul
tiple career opportunities as a pharmacist to her priority of raising
her Five children to be servants of God. God's law was written in her
heart. She demonstrated by word and deed her devotion to and love
for God. She was a mother to many and.;i friend to seemingly count
less others. She was a beloved member of Calvary SDA Church, and
cherished Calvary SDA Grade School and staff.
Fannie was a vibrant, energetic soul, and she played on the bas
ketball team while at Livingstone College. Her nickname, given to
her by her children, was "Busy Bee," for she enjoyed living and
interacting with family and friends and playing basketball, ping
pong. softball, horseshoes and volleyball.
Besides being an exceptional homemaker and mother, she -
enjoyed gardening and being outside with God's nature. She also
acquired diverse skills in lawn care, real estate management, gener
al carpentry, plumbing, and vinyl installation, just to name a few. She
had a voracious appetite for watermelon and peaches, her favorite
fruits!
Remaining to cherish her memories are: her loving husband. Dr.
Ralph Lee: three sons. William "Bill" Lee. Dr. Timothy Lee and Dr.
Benjamin "Patrick" Lee: two daughters. Dr. Maria Lee-Johnson and
Angela Lee-Thomas: two daughters-in-law. Dr. Melissa Gross and
Maria Lee: two sons-in-law. Dr. William Johnson III and Charles.
Thomas; three sisters. Dolly Hargrove. Frances Mack and Emma
"Emily" Jones-Graham: eight grandchildren. Jonee Johnson,
William (Randy) Johnson IV. Noah Anderson Lee. Ralph (Ricky)
Thomas. Kaylee Thomas. Lauren Thomas. Sasha Lee and Sonia
Lee: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held July 11 at I p.m. at Calvary Seventh-day
Adventist Church, Newport News. Va. Rev. Ronald Reeves, pastor,
officiated, and Pastor Gerald Wells gave the eulogy. Interment fol
lowed at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Hampton. Va. Professional
services were entrusted to Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Q
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i NFL player known for generosity
I visits to help his mom open business
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I BY ANTHONY HILL
THE CHRONICLE
Oakland Raider light end
Roland Williams was in town
! ' over the weekend. No, the
Raiders weren't hosting a junior
QZ training camp for their fans on
gj the East Coast. Williams was in
4 town for the opening of his
52 mother's new store.
2* "With my son's help and
B support, I was able to start my
? own business here," Karen Dun
[ can said. "He's extremely proud
of me. It's always been my
desire to help him have a better
i life. And for him to reciprocate
{ ;. and help me do something I've
wanted to do my entire life is
very special."
Duncan, with the help of
Roland, opened up the first store
i of its kind in Winston-Salem. It's
! called the Baby Milk Store, and
] it's located at 2936 Old Greens
i boro Road. The store will pro
! , vide WIC-approved food items,
a community resource room and
occasional words of encourage
ment from women who have
! survived hard times.
"I came up with the store
because I'm interested in help
! ing young women handle stress
| fill situations and times," Dun
can said, helping mothers has
always been a concern for me.
This is all about providing a
friendly and positive atmos
phere. I understand what many
of (he young mothers are going
through.
"I was a single, teenage
mother. Through God and posi
tive people. 1 overcame the chal
lenges. I had food stamps, and it
wasn't fun. Food stamps helped
me provide the best nutrition for
my son while I finished high
school, got a job and took care of
us. I needed help and I got it."
Even though Duncan and
Roland were faced with many
obstacles in life, she found a way
to stay focused on her goal of
making a better life for the two
of them.
"I have been blessed
throughout my life." Williams
said. "Whenever you think
things are going bad for you. just
remember that someone else
may have.it worse."
The store is said to be a "one
stop WIC shop." It will carry
infant formula and national
brands of cheese, cereal, juice
and more WIC products. WIC is
available to pregnant, breast
feeding and postpartum women.
The products should be used
with infants and children up to 5
years old.
The grand opening began
last Saturday and will conclude
Aug. 6. The first grand opening
included a guest appearance by
Williams. It also included a
health fair, free food, prices and
more. The store's business hours
are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
thro.ugh Friday, and from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
"People should feel good
about WIC." Duncan concluded.
"Simply shopping for WIC can
be stressful. It can also really eaC
at your self-esteem. At our store,
we provide a nice environment.
It's convenient and we have a
positive atmosphere."
Footnote:
Williams is the starting tight
end for the 2002 AFC Western
Division champs, the Oakland
Raiders. He's known throughout
the country as one of the most
well-spoken, positive and ener
getic athletes in professional
sports.
He grew^up in Rochester.
N.Y.. but his family has deep
roots in North Carolina. Many of
his family members live in the
Fayetteville area now. Williams
attended Syracuse University,
before being drafted by the St.
Louis Rams in 1998. He joined
the Raiders in 2002. and record
ed the longest reception for a
score, despite having Jerry Rice
and Tim Brown on the same
offense.
Off the field Williams has
dedicated himself to giving back
to the community. He founded
the Youth Lifeline Foundation,
which assists the nation's efforts
to educate and inspire today's
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Catholic Social Services
Of the Diocese of Charlotte, NC, Inc.
Youth empowerment Support Services
Sisters Hand to Hand The Code
YESS Prevention Programs would like to congratulate the following you'ng mert and women for completing
The Code and Sisters Program
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Jacoby Cecil
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Claude Quick
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Khiry Chamberlain
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Zaira Squire
Ay a Verdell
Cherrie Williamson
Mariah Galloway
Coco Griffin
Kevin McCaskill
Carlos Johnson
Roderick Watson
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Calvin Fluitt
Jamari Johns
Courtland Carson
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Melvin McCaskill
Ira Glenn
Laquia Higgins
Britain Kackctt
Kricka Little
Jasmine Lash
Kiara Green
Natasha Green
Carmen Moto
Ashley Torrencc
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* Greg Parrish
Shcdrick Howard
Anthony Mitchell
Anthony Shore
Chris Young
Philo Middle
Shantara Terry
Laoshiko Williamson
Marcia Mims
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Rashonda Howard
Michelle Neely
Ashley Elementary
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Carlissa Harley
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Ebony Pratt
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Kay la Cardwell
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