Obituaries
Russell
Funeral Home
822 Carl Russell Ave.
722-3459
FANT
Mr. Willie Cornelius Fant. affectionately known as "Willie
C." of 1021 Brookline St. passed away on Aug. 27 at Forsyth
Medical Center after a long illness.
He was born July 7, 1966, in Winston-Salem to Mr. James
Oscar Fant and Mrs. Mary Vincent. "Willie C" was a 1985 grad
uate of Parkland High School. He went on to serve his country
in the U.S. Army and briefly with the Winston-Salem Police
Department.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Horton.
Surviving are: his beloved and only son, Dantrel L. Fant
(Claudine Crockett, his mother); his father and mother; his sis
ters, Gail Horton (Darren) Blair, Linda V. Horton of Winston
Salem, Joan Ruffin of Washington, D.C., Belva (Kenneth) Mar
lin of Pfafftown, Faye Strother of Charlotte, Lucille Alexander
of Spartanburg, S.C.. and Mary H. Fant of Buffalo, N.Y.; broth
ers, John Strother of Winston-Salem and James O. Fant Jr. of
Buffalo. N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and lov
ing friends of Winston-Salem and Charlotte.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 2 at noon at Alpha and
Omega Church of Faith, 1445 Gray Ave. Interment followed in
the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, N.C. Russell
Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements.
FLYNT
Mrs. Marie Fleming Flynt, 81, of 2008 North Cherry Street
departed this life peacefully Aug. 31. She was a mother and
grandmother like no other you would ever meet, and one whom
you would never forget if you did. Nothing pleased Marie more
than to share the accomplishments of her children and grand
children alike.
She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Public School System.
Her parents, Mamie and John Fleming; her husband, Luther
Flynt; siblings, Robert, Johnny, Lester and Arthur Fleming; and
a son, Williams Fleming, preceded her in death.
She is survived by: daughters, Betty (Charlie) King and
Alice (Ralph) King of Winston-Salem; sons, Luther Flynt of
Boston. Mass., and Reginald Flynt of the home; 13 grandchil
dren, Robin (Richard) Ancrum, Valerie (Lewis) Roberts, Roslyn
King, Sharon King. Allison Hairston, Regee Jeffries, Regette
Jeffries. Regique' Jeffries and Sariyah Hillian, all of Winston
Salem, Cedric Flynt of Washington, D.C., Alecia Flynt of
Columbus. S.C.. William Fleming of Raleigh, and Shawn Perry
of Boston, Mass.; 12 great-grandchildren; eight great-great
grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Scott of Winston-Salem and
Helen Cundiff of Boston, Mass.; one brother, Joe Fleming of
Bridgeport, Conn.; other relatives and friends.
The family expresses many thanks to extended family,
Melvon Campbell, Karen Pierce, Tosha Hillian, the 9th Gener
al and 1CU staff of Forsyth Medical Center, Oak Summit Nurs
ing Home. Fairway Homecare an Ms. Doorman of Senior Ser
vices.
The funeral was held Sept. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of
Russell Funeral Home. Bishop Joseph Lowery officiated. Inter
ment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the serv
ices and arrangements.
JAMES
Mrs. Martha Ann Claybrooks James. 75, of 2187 Dave St.
passed from this earthly life to eternal glory on Aug. 30 at 10:30
p.m. at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1929, in Dave County, N.C., to
Millie B. and Williams Claybrooks Sr. She was reared and edu
cated in the Farmington community, where she graduated from
Davie County Training School.
She later met and married Joseph Barr James and resided in
Winston-Salem. She became a longtime and well loved resident
of Kimberly Park Terrace, where she involved herself in marry
community and social activities while continuing to love and
raise her family. She was a very dedicated mother and grand
mother who worked faithfully, tirelessly and diligently to pro
vide for her family. She raised her family under Christian prin
ciples, instilling in them the importance of togetherness and
good family values. She not only provided for her own family,
but she also unselfishly extended her love to others that she saw
in need.
She was a dedicated and longtime member of Galilee Bap
tist Church, where she served faithfully in the Missionary Min
istry. The endearing friendships that she developed throughout
her lifetime are evidence of her love and care that she always
freely gave from her heart. Her bountiful charm and wit brought
much good spirit, smiles and laughter to all those around her
even throughout her final days.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Millie B. and
William Claybrooks Sr.; her husband, Joseph Barr James; a
niece, Kaye Conrad; in-laws and other relatives; and a longtime
friend, Virginia Vaughn.
She is survived by her brother, William Claybrooks Jr.; her
sisters. Nancy C. Conrad and Barbara Ann Hayes, all of Win
ston-Salem. She leaves behind a family treasure of four sons,
Melvin. Maurice (Maryann), Manuel and Michael (Tammy)
James; four daughters, Miriam (Eddie) Heath. Marilyn and
Merita James and Melaine (Matthew) Abolo; nieces and
nephews. Pamela. Albert, Wayne. Kaye. Debra (Terry) Myers
and Robin Handy; grandchildren, Eddie (Kenyatta) Heath III,
Sherod. Charisse, DeShawn. Tiffany, Toreka. Bryan. Brittany.
Tanyce, Konisha and Mykia James, Marqui Bunn. Jada Alton.
Vajna Toms. Jazmin and Malcolm Williams; several great
grandchildren. Other loving survivors include: a special cousin.
Clara Barringer, and her extended family, and a host of other
loving relatives and friends; lifetime friends include Estelle
Williams. Sarah Wiseman, James and Ruby Rucker, Thelma
Carpenter, Mary Scott. Minnie Simons, Sallie McFadden and
Ella Ruth Archie.
The funeral was held Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at Galilee Missionary
Baptist Church. Pastor Robert L. McGowens Sr. officiated.
Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The family extends sincere gratitude and heartfelt apprecia
tion to caretakers, Molly Rogers of Fairway Home Care, Saun
dra Gorham of Touched by Angels, and two "special angels,"
Shirley Gore and Gerry Revis. The family also sincerely thanks
Drs. Wittmer, Kirkland. Martin and Branch for the fine care that
they provided Mrs. James over the years and most recently to
the attentive staff of Forsyth Medical Center. The family also
thanks wound care specialist Bessie Hershburger and the caring
staff at Select Care Specialty Hospital.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the serv
ices and arrangements.
JOHNSON
Ms. Anne M. Johnson, formerly of 1938 Butler St. in Win
ston-Salem, and Moore's Retirement Home, died peacefully in
her sleep early Saturday morning, Sept. 3, at Forsyth Medial
Center.
She was a lifelong member of Mount Carmel Missionary
Baptist Church, where she served on various ministries until her
health failed. She was also a member of the Happy Hill Senior
Citizens Club.
Anne was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College
(WSSU). She taught in Virginia and retired from the Winston
Salem/Forsyth County School System.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers
and two sisters.
She is survived by an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a
host of friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 7 at I p.m. at Mount Carmel Mis
sionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. A.T. Griffey III officiated.
Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Cir
cle of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the
arrangements.
ROSEBOROUGH
Pride Walker Roseborough was born June 6, 1934, the son of
the late Lillie Bell Roseborough and Edgar C. Jones.
In his early childhood, he lived in Chester, S.C., with his sis
ter, Ruby, and grandmother, Elizabeth Walker Roseborough.
Upon her death, he relocated to Winston-Salem, where his
father, the late Edgar C. Jones, and mother, Hattie Jones, raised
him, along with his three siblings, Sarah, Luther and Mildred.
He attended city schools and graduated from Atkins High
School in 1952. He entered the U.S. Navy and married his high
school sweetheart. Susanna Littles, that same year. After six
years of naval service, he went to work for RJ. Reynolds Archer
in 1958 and completed studies in junior accounting at Russell's
Commercial School in 1960. He was a loyal employee of R.J.
Reynolds Archer, retiring after 30 years of service in 1988.
He was a beloved member of New Light Baptist Church for
over 50 years in which he tirelessly served on various church
auxiliaries, including superintendent of Sunday school and Dea
con Board chairman and trustee. He was a life member of the
Phalanx Fraternity, a YMCA-based group of volunteers dedi
cated to mentoring and encouraging the young people of the
East Winston community.
Pride touched the lives of many young people in the com
munity through his volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of
America beginning in the early '60s. As a leader at one of the
two original African-American Boy Scout charters in Forsyth
County, he was instrumental in reviving the scouting program at
St. Paul United Methodist Church. Troop 801 grew to become
one of the most recognized and distinguished troops in the dis
trict. He later established a flourishing chapter, Troop 841 at
New Light Baptist Church. This gave him an opportunity to
train people who wanted to become part of the program so that
they too could become leaders of boys in their community. He
was a revered and recognized leader in the scouting communi
ty, for which he was awarded the Silver Beaver, for distin
guished service and exceptional character to young people. In
addition, he was bestowed the Whitney Young, Jr. award for
outstanding support and service at both the local and national
levels in reaching underserved areas.
Pride and Susanna's union was blessed with four wonderful
children. This commitment to love and family lasted 53 years.
Family and friends alike were often in awe of their undying love
and devotion to each other.
Left to cherish his precious memory are: his wife, Susanna;
two sons, Reginal (Robyn) Roseborough and Roger (Vickie)
Roseborough of Winston-Salem; two daughters, Rhonda Rose
borough Woods of Winston-Salem and Rita (Pierre) Rosebor
ough Cromartie of Houston, Texas; one brother, Luther Jones of
Winston-Salem; three sisters. Ruby Talbert. Mildred (Billy)
Porter and Sarah (Elmer) Smith of Ocala, Fla.; seven grandchil
dren, Roger (Ezellettee) Roseborough Jr. of Georgia, Pride
Walker. Roseborough, Renise Roseborough, Rhea Roseborough
and Stacey Woods, all of Winston-Salem, Anthony and Clarke
Cromartie of Houston. Texas; 12 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 2 at noon at New Light Baptist
Church. The Rev. Sam PL. Hickerson officiated. Interment fol
lowed at Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors
were in charge of the arrangements.
SPEASE
O
Mr. David Lee Spease of 4628 North Cherry St. passed away
on Aug. 24 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born on My 5, 1944, the son of the late Jim Jones
and Georgiana Spease. Mr.
Spease was a lifelong resident
of Winston-Salem and served in
the U.S. Army as a paratrooper.
87th. Airborne.
Mr. Spease was preceded in
death by his parents; a brother.
James Thomas; and a sister.
MOzelleT^Kfease.
He is survived by: his wife
of 42 years. Victoria J. Spease;
three sons. Rodney Spease*and
David Lee Spease of the home.
David Ray Spease (Amy) of
Winston-Salem; one daughter.
Herinatta Turner of Winston
Salem; seven grandchildren.
David Antonia Spease. Mar
quese Devanfe Timbers, Devan
na Spease. Nathaniel Turner.
Elizabeth Miller, Nelson
Spease, LitS Spease; three
brothers-in-law; one sister -in
law; a host of nieces and
nephews; and a close friend of
40 years, Harold Will.
Graveside services were
held Aug. 29 at II a.m. at Ever
green Cemetery. The Rev. L.S.
Werts presided.
Russell Funeral Home direc
tors were in charge of the
arrangements.
STEWART
Mr. Jesse Wayman Stewart departed this life in the early
morning hours of Friday, Aug. 26. For the past 25 years, Jesse
resided in the state of California, last residing in Redland, Calif.
Jesse was born Oct. 2, 1952, the son of George M. Stewart
Jr. and Ida Hicks Stewart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Jesse was preceded in death by his sister, Stephoney Stewart
Binns; both maternal and paternal grandparents. George and
Eliza Hicks and George and Annie Stewart; aunts. Hattie L
Hicks and Georgia H. Williams.
Jesse is survived by: a loving daughter, Eliza Taryn Stewart
of the home; brothers, George Hicks Sr. of Winston-Salem,
Ricky Hicks of Charlotte, N.C., and Stevon (Karen) Stewart of
Las Vegas, Nev.; a sistet1, Shirelle (Kerry) Riddick of Winston
Salem; an uncle, Jesse Hicks of Chicago. 111. He is also survived
by other brothers and sisters, Ogegeco Ottoman (Anita) of Cal
ifornia, Eleanor Grier (Clarence) of New York, N.Y., Zepplyn
Barker, Phillip Hicks (Pernecia), Deborah Williams and Reuben
Williams, all of Winston-Salem. Jesse will also be remembered
by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family
members. ?
The funeral was held Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Rus
sell Funeral Home. The Rev. George Hicks officiated. Interment
followed at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Russell Funeral
Home directors were in charge of the services and arrange
ments. '
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The Magic Wonders of Music
Proudly Present Their
8th Annual Piano
Recital
Greater Cleveland Avenue Christ
ian Church
5095 Lansing Drive
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
" Come Out And Share the Love"
Happy Birthday
Ruth Roseboro
September 10
What can wash away your tears
Who can help you lose those fears
Where can you "go to feel whole again
Go to the Savior, who saved us from sin.
Rejoice in your trials, for faith is more precious than gold
Rejoice in the joy that you feel deep inside your soul
God is always with you, for he wiped away your tears
And said what / truly want is for you to cherish the years.
God knows your every need before you begin to ask
So don't worry about your troubles, cause God has completed the task
? Keep singing, Keep praying, Keep praising his holy and righteous
name
Don 't worry about tomorrow; just keep on burning the flame
The flame of joy, of hope, of peace, and that sweet, sweet spiriti of love
That you know you will finally receive one day, from the glorious
heavens abouve.
Mom, we love and miss you, so much!
The Roseboro Family and friends
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
1301 C.E. Gray Drive, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101
336-721-1959
Rev. I)r. C.E Gray, Pastor
Let God Be God Charities , Inc.
will open its
Food Pantry
to the
Winston-Salem Community
on
September 10, 2005 from
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon