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r BRADLEY
Mrs. Florence Lee Woody Bradley, 1601 Argonne Blvd. and a resident of
Springwood Care Center of Forsyth, passed away Oct. 31 at Kate Bitting
Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mrs. Bradley was born to the late Andrew and Ernestine Woody on March
14, 1915, in Spartanburg, S.C.
She formerly was employed at R.J. Reynolds and the Pepper Building. Mrs.
Bradley joined St. John Baptist Church, where she attended regularly until her
health failed.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ulysses Bradley; a sister. Peno
la Gibbs; two brothers, Andrew and Norris Woody.
She is survived by: two nieces, Barbara Mason and Jacqueline Jenkins, and
a nephew, Ned Whitfield, all of Baltimore, Md. She is survived locally by: her
loving and devoted cousins, Montana (Troy) Davis, Vonetta (Joseph) Brannon.
Oliver (Wilma) Wheeler and Lydia Cannon; other cousins; friends; and her spe
cial godchildren. Rev. Melvin and Betty Nelums.
The funeral was held Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral
Home. Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Ceme
?"* tery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
BROWN
Deacon Fred Johnson Brown, 144 N. Cameron Ave., Winston-Salem,
passed away Oct. 26 at Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was bom Aug. 12, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Mazareen
.n Brown of Darlington, S.C. Deacon Brown moved to Winston-Salem in the mid
1930s, where he was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. He was a life
long member ot Macedonia TVPH Church of God Inc. He was active with the
Senior Choir, S.D. Johnson Celestial Mass Choir, the Deacons Board. Sunday
" School Class 1, and a member of the Air King Rescue Squad.
Deacon Brown was preceded in death by: his wife of 66 years. Mother Clara
Walls Brown; three sons, Fred Brown Jr.. James Brown Sr. and Jake Brown; a
daughter, Magareen Wilkins.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his children, Willie Mae Stowe. Thel
?" ma Russell, Benjamin (Joyce) Brown, Aldean (Geraldine) Harvey. Sally
? (Robert) Bethea, Michael Brown, Ricky (Janice) Brown, Celevester Brown.
Tanya (Kenneth) Dawkins, Katrina Smith, Michael (Cindy) Isler. Monroe (Car
* olyn) Watkins of Westfield, N.C., Mike Brown of Havre-de-Grace. Md.. and
Raymond O'Neal; one sister. Mother Elester Johnson of Darlington. S.C.; two
sisters-in-law, Caldonia Samuels and Juanita Samuels of Darlington. S.C.; three
aunts, Francis Brown of New York, N.Y., Jessie Beacote and Thelma Brown of
Darlington, S.C.; 59 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; many nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends; a dear and close friend, Ms. Essie Mae Jackson.
The funeral was held Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. at Macedonia Worship Center. Apos
f tie S.D. Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
? Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
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Mr. Martin James Calloway, 528 Rockcliff Court, Winston-Salem, passed
away Oct. 30 unexpectedly in Winston-Salem.
"M J." was born Feb. 28, 1987, to Derrick and Mary Calloway. Martin Was
a junior at West Forsyth High School, where he was active in various organiza
s tions. He honorable served in the R.O.T.C. as a second lieutenant and was a
member of the Japanese Club, the Drill Team and the Ultimate Frisbee Team.
?? Martin attended Union Baptist Church.
Martin is survived by: his parents. Derrick and Mary Calloway; two broth
ers, Nathaniel Belanger and Brandon Calloway; his maternal grandparents.
Linus and Marcella Belanger of Sun City. Ariz.; and numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Sir
Walter Mack Jr. officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell
Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
LANGSTON
Eddie Solomon Langston III, 5667 Try on Road, Hollywood, Calif., passed
away on Oct. 25 in Hollywood, Calif.
He was affectionately known to family and friends at "Stix" and was born
in Washington, D.C., to Dianna Wilkins-Langston and Eddie Solomon Langston
Jr. He attended the public schools in Maryland and was a 1989 graduate of
Montgomery Blair High School. Eddie attended Winston-Salem State Universi
ty, where he was a drummer for the jazz and marching bands. He was the owner
and operator of Langston Productions Inc. Eddie was a member of First Baptist
Church, serving as drummer,
w Eddie leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted mother. Dianna Wilkins
Langston of Winston-Salem; his father, Eddie Solomon Langston Jr. of Raleigh;
two brothers, Godosakahi Wilkins of Asheboro and David Whitfield of Smith
field, N.C.; two sisters, Sonya McCants of Raleigh and Wendy Langston of Sil
ver Spring. Md.; two aunts, Mrs. Laura W. (David) Brewster of W. Bethesda.
Md.. and Marie L. (Gerald) Hunter of Ft. Washington. Md.; one uncle. Earl
Perkins of Los Angeles, Calif.; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Alice War
ren of Winston-Salem; one great-aunt, Ms. Dorothy Jones of Newark. N.J.; 11
nieces and nephews; his godmother, Mrs. Cynthia Russell Bruton of Winston
Salem; his godfather, Mr. DeFoy Glenn of Charlotte: his extended family. Mrs.
Pearlee Eller of Wilkesboro, Mr. Robert L. Eller (Pops), Jamar EHer-Crawford.
both of Winston-Salem, and Jamailya Eller of Tuskegee. Ala.; his godsister.
* Justyce Lynch, and godbrother Leon Lyndi. both of Winston-Salem. Eddie
leaves several mother/mentor figures to moum his passing, among them: Miss
Louise Smith, Mrs. Adell Burney, Mrs. Evelena Gaybom and Mrs. Shirley Hol
loway. all of Winston-Salem; three special friends, Shawn Jenkins, Stephen
Dunlap, both of Winston-Salem, and Andre Solomon of Atlanta. Ga.; and a host
of cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Rev. Wen
dell A. Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery. Newton Grove.
N.C. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
LITTLE
Mrs. Louise Little Little. 601 Hutton Street, #410. Winston-Salem, passed
Oct. 30 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
She was a native of Chesterfield, S.C., born Feb. 24, 1931. to France and
Wade Little. She attended Mount Level School in Anson County, N.C.: was a
' member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church; and was a retired employee of
Camel City Laundry. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
J Sarah Studivant and Viola Little. ?
She is survived by: her children, Coleman Little, Vemon (Retta) Little.
Lewis (Katherine) Little, Bobby (Sybil Diane) Little, Betty Little and June Lit
tie Garner; 17 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; sisters, Karee Little.
Daisy Little, both of Wadesboro, N.C., Susan Little of Lilesville. N.C.; brothers.
Lee Little, Jim Little, both of Wadesboro. N.C.. and Finish Little of Charlotte; a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and. friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 3 at noon at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in
charge of the arrangements.
McGEE
Mrs. Willie Mae McGee, 4005 Bumham Court, Winston-Salem, passed
away Oct. 28 at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was bom June 13, 1924, to Julius and Stacy Coleman in Bryson City.
N.C. She was employed by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System
and was a Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Pete" McGee: son.
Kenneth McGee; father. Julius Coleman; grandson, Brian McGee.
She is survived by: her children. Ronald McGee. Ina Rae Gtxxl. both of
Winston-Salem, Phillip (Mary) McGee of Durham; mother, Stacy Coleman of
Bryson City, N.C.; sisters. Thelma (Jimmy) Moore of Oxon Hill. Md.. Hazel
Lumpkin of Durham, Bertha Jones of Bryson City. Alene Cole of Martinsburg.
W.Va.; toothers, Wallace "Bud" Coleman of Pontiac. Mich., and Walter Cole
man of Orville, Ohio; grandchildren, Nufica Good of Kemersville. Woody
(Melanie) Good of Durham. Denard "Scoot" Shelf of Winston-Salem and Bran
don McGee of Durham; great-grandchild, Jalen Shelf of Winston-Salem; many
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 1 al 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral
Home. Rev. R.L. Blake Jr. officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial
Gardens. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
SINGLETON
Mrs. Alberta Thompson Singleton, 3515 Prospect Drive, Winston-Salem
passed away Oct. 27 at her residence.
She was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Florence, ic., to Leroy and Lizzie Thomp
son. She was a member of Uncompromising Word Fellowship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Singleton; sons,
William Jr., Curtis and M.W.; a daughter, Lethia Singleton; and her parents,
Leroy and Lizzie Thompson.
She leaves cherish her memory: her children, Shirley Hargett, Dorothy
Bonner. Christine Singleton and Bertha (Steve) Truesdale, all of Winston
Salem; 16 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; devoted nephews, John
(Norma) Thompson of Winston-Salem and Leroy (Gloria) Richardson of Flo
rence. S.C.; a host of nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral
Home. Pastor Bobbie Jones officiated. Burial followed at Piedmont Memorial
Gardens. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
STEWART
Mrs. Sandra Laveme Frazier Stewart, Winston-Salem, passed away Oct. 22
at her residence. She was our beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend.
She was bom on July 11, 1952, in Forsyth County to Mrs. Mary E. Kirby.
She graduated from Atkins High School. She received an associate degree in
nursing from Forsyth Technical Institute and a bachelor's degree from Winston
Salem State University School of Nursing. She was employed by Wake Forest
University Baptist Medical Center for 27 years, where she exemplified caring
and compassion in the pediatric/neonatal intensive care unit. While employed
she was enlisted to assist in recruitment efforts in which she was featured in var
ious newspapers and nursing journals displaying her dedication to her love of
nursing.
She was a faithful and dedicated member of Macedonia Worship Center
(formerly Macedonia TVPH Church of God Inc.), where she served in the choir
and on the nurses board until her health declined. Throughout her life she
demonstrated the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, patience, peace, kindness, gen
erosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Sandra was preceded in death by: her stepfather, Mr. Robert "Bill" Kirby; a
loving aunt, Jean Stover; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Frazier and Emma Sim
mons.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Bishop Selester Stewart Sr., her loving
husband; two daughters, Monica Frazier of Winston-Salem and Little Miss
Selena Stewart of the home; two stepchildren, Selester (Freda) Stewart Jr. of
Advance, N.C., and Christian Stewart of Winston-Salem; her gracious and lov
ing mother, Mary Etta Kirby of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Wesley (Carol)
Frazier of Pfafftown, N.C., Michael (Vemell) Kirby of New York, N.Y.; a sister,
Patricia (Louis Jr.) Hunter of Tobaccoville, N.C.; three brothers-in-law, Yancey
Stewart, Neil Stewart and Alden (Sharon) Stewart, all of Winston-Salem; a sis
ter-in-law. the Rev. Arleen (Anthony) Chavious of Durham, N.C.; an uncle,
Howard Stover; precious nieces and nephews, cousins, friends; and devoted best
friends, Carolyn (George) Crosby.
A celebration of her life was held Oct. 25 at noon at Macedonia Worship
Center. Apostle S.D. Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
WILKERSON
Mrs. Pearlene Smith Wilkerson, 801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 9P, Win
ston-Salem. passed away Oct. 18 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical
Center.
She was bom on April 25, 1952, to Mattie and J.D. Smith in Detroit, Mich.,
and was a graduate of Manuel Arts High School in Los Angeles, Calif. She was
united in marriage to James Wilkerson. and to this union three children were
bom. Pearlene relocated to Winston-Salem, where she was employed by the
school district in food services. She was preceded in death by a son, James Wilk
erson Jr.
Pearl leaves to cherish her memories: two children, Wanda Wilkerson and
James Rodney Wilkerson of Winston-Salem; her spouse, James Wilkerson; her
mother. Mattie Smith of Fontana, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Terrell Johnson of
Winston-Salem, Clarence and Sidney Rand of Los Angeles, Calif., Brian Wilk
erson of South Carolina, Iesha Wilkerson, Briana Wilkerson, Jericka Wilkerson
of Winston-Salem; one sister, Gwen Miniweather of Minnesota; three brothers.
Cecil Rice of Michigan. Emmanuel Smith of Tennessee and Timothy Smith of
Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The funeral \yas held Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Russell Funeral
Home. Pastor Gladys Logan officiated. Russell Funeral Home directors were in
charge of the arrangements.
WfTHERSPOON
Mr. Andrew Lee "Spoon" Witherspoon. 3506 Delane Drive, Winston
Salem. passed Oct. 18 at his residence.
He was bom Jan. 13, 1928, the oldest of two children bom to Andrew Ivey
Witherspoon and Mary Lee Twitty-Witherspoon. Andrew Lee served in the U.S.
Army, retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 30 years of service and was
a devoted member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded
in death by two brothers.
He leaves to mourn his loss; a son, Curtis (Melvemia) Olford of Winston
Salem,; two daughters. Leslie Barnes of Winston-Salem and Rosemary Haith of
Chicago, 111.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; his sister, Marcellette
(Dittie) Ivory of Cleveland, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
. friends.
The funeral was held Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist
Church. Rev. John C. Parks officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
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SMITH
Mr. Hugh Nelson Smith Sr., of 2418 New Walkertown Road was bom to the
late John Henry and Lillian Mosley Smith Sr. In Forsyth County. A lifelong res
ident of Winston-Salem, Mr. Smith attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth Coun
ty public schools, graduating from Columbia Heights High School. He contin
ued his education at Hampton Institute. He did further study at Tuskegee Insti
tute, where he graduated. Mr. Smith was owner/operator of J.H. Smith & Sons
Building Contractors and a retried maintenance superintendent for Winston
Salem State University Buildings and Grounds.
Spiritually, he was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church,
where he served in various capacities, including treasurer for more than 23 years
and memberships in the senior choir and United Methodist Men. In the com
munity. he was a faithful member of the Couples' Club, a founding member of
the Prince Ibrahani Rower Club, and an active member of the Victory Masonic
Mutual Credit Union, where he served on various committees for more than 45
years. Mr. Smith was also a former member of both the Hampton and Tuskegee
institutes' alumni associations.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three sisters, a twin broth
er and an infant daughter. He also was preceded in death by Carrie Boldin Smith
and Geraldine Scales Smith.
Mr. Smith departed this life on Oct. 29 at his residence.
Surviving are: one son, Hugh N. (Mary) Smith Jr.; one stepdaughter, Dianne
W. Caesar, all of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Jeffrey 1.. and Jerome L.
Smith, both of Winston-Salem, and Jacqueline Smith (Evan) Toulon of Brent
wood, Calif.; two stepgrandchildren, Alexandria and Jack Caesar, both of Win
ston-Salem; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other rela
tives and friends.
The funeral was held Nov. I dt I p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Rev. Donald Jenkins officiated. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United
Methodist Church Building Fund. 24(X) Delkibrwk Road, Winston-Salem, NC
27105. Hooper Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
SMITH
Ruth B. Fulton Smith passed away Oct. 29 after an extended illness. She
was an accomplished seamstress and at one time owned her own business.
Ruth was born Sept. 12, 1912, in Walnut Cove. N.C., to George and Julia
Fulton and attended sch(x>l in Stokes County.
She is survived by: a son, Dwight Smith of Charlotte, and a
daughter, Virginia Fulton Calvin (Lionel) of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister. Sallie
Fulton of Winston-Salem; several nieces, cousins; other relatives and
friends.
A graveside service was held Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at Piedmont Memorial Gar
dens. Rev. Dwight Smith was the eulogist. Hooper Funeral Home directors were
in charge of the arrangements.
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DOUTHIT
Ms. Delores A. Douthit, 125 Ferrell Heights, passed away Oct. 28 at Forsyth
Medical Center.
She was a native of Forsyth County and retired from St. Homes United
Methodist Church Daycare. She was a member of Goler Memorial AME Zion,
where she was a member of several organizations.
She leaves to mourn: one daughter. Karen Amos of Winston-Salem; four
sons, Michael Amos. Dale (Patricia) Amos, Kenyon (Annette) Douthit and
James Douthit. all of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren. Michael Hunter.
Melinda (James) Graves of Winston-Salem and Monique Hunter of Charlotte;
two great-grandchildren, Janiya and Kameron Anderson of Charlotte. She also
leaves extended family members. Cathy Stockton and Jada Wright.
The Amos and Douthit families wish to thank everyone for their flowers,
cards, and many other acts of kindness. Douthit Funeral Services was in charge
of the arrangements.
Diggs Memorial will celebrate pastor's second anniversary
SPEC1A1 TO THE CHRONICLE
Diggs Memorial United Holy
Church, 125 Graham Ave., invites
the public to the church's celebra
tion of Pastor Elder Jerry W. Pow
ell's second anniversary. This will
take place on Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.,
with Elder Thomas Headen as the
speaker. Bishop f^ijah Williams
and members of Jerusalem Holy
Church of Reidsville will be
guests for the 4 p.m. service.
Powell was bom in Durham.
He received his education in
Durham City and County Schools
and Catawba Valley Community
College. He attended the United
Christian Institute School of The
ology (United Holy Church) and
also has studied advanced evan
gelism.
His professional experience
includes: 10 years of service at
Croscill Curtain Co. as a shipping
clerk, assistant warehouse manag
er at Durham Sporting Goods,
curtiside manager with Sunshares
Recycling Co. and customer serv
ice representative with the city of
Durham.
He served as an associate min
ister at Fishers Memorial United
Holy Church in Durham. He
served as pastor of Bethlehem
United Holy Church in Durham
for four yean, and was a member
of the Western North Carolina
District Evangelistic Team. While
at Fishers Memorial United Holy
Church, he served as president of
thg Men's Fellowship, assistant
Sunday school superintendent,
junior, j class Sunday school
teacher and member of the Male
Chorus and Gospel Chorale.
He began his ministry at
Diggs Memorial on the second
Sunday in August 2(X)2.
He is married to the former
Sharon Renee Outlaw and has
five sons: Jerry, Stephen, Tyrone,
Andrew and Kevin.
Powell
Mount Pleasant will observe Men's Day
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Mount Pleasant Missionary
Baptist Church. 795 Northwest
Crawford Place, will observe
Men's Day on Nov. 8 and 9.
The theme is "Men: Practicing
God's Word" (James 1:22).
A men's fellowship break
fast will be held Nov. 8 at 9
a.m. in the church's fellowship
hall. Bill Hubbard, executive
director of First Merchants
Bank Card Services of Win
ston-Salem, will speak.
The Men's Day worship
service on Nov. 9 at i I a.m. will
feature Dr. Brad R. Braxton, the
Jesse Ball duPont assistant pro
fessor of homiletics and Bible
school at Wake Forest Universi
ly Divinity School. He graduat
ed in 1991 from the University
of Virginia with a bachelor's
degree in religious studies.
Also in 1991, he was award
ed the prestigious Rhodes
Scholarship, and he earned a
master of philosophy degree in
New Testament studies at
Oxford University in 1993. He
completed his Ph.D. in New
Testament studies at Emory
University in 1999, where he
was a George W. Woodruff Fel
low.
He is the author of two
books: "The Tyranny of Reso
lution: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24,"
and "No Longer Slaves: Gala
tians and African American
Experience." He is writing his
third book. "Preaching Paul."
an exploration of the challenges
and opportunities of preaching
front the Pauline letters.
Braxton was senior pastor at
Douglas Memorial Community
Church in Baltimore. Md.. for
five years and from 2(XX)-2(X)I
served as interim pastor at
Mount Pleasant. In addition to
his teaching and scholarly
activities, he is a frequent
preacher and lecturer at church
es and conferences.
A Sunday concert at 5 p.m.
will feature the Soulful Travel
ers of Winston-Salem, soloist
Allison Fra/ier of Stokesdale
and the Mount Pleasant Male
Chorus.
Dr. Vernon C. Crump 111 is
the host pastor.
Dr. Braxton