Obituaries
WILLIAMS
Mr. Cleveland W. Williams, Jr. age 89, the oldest survivor of the
Hauser-Williains-Russell family died unexpectedly Sept. 6 in the Wood
land Place Assisted Living in Clemmons. He was bom July 24, 1916 in
Forsyth County, the son of Cleveland Watson Williams, Sr. and Minnie
Belle Bryan Williams. Cleveland received his early schooling in Forsyth
County in a school provided by R. J. Reynolds and the rest of his edu
cation in New York City and at North Carolina Central College in
Durham, NC.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, but he spent most
of his life in New York as an employee of New York City. He was pro
ceeded in death by his parents, a brother, James Bryan Williams, Sr. and
his beloved dog. Precious. Because of his declining health, he returned
to Winston- Salem June 1st.
Cleveland is survived by: a nephew. James Bryan Williams, Jr., and
wife. Linda of Winston-Salem, a niece, Yvette Goodloe, and husband.
Samuel Goodloe, Sr., and a great-nephew, Samuel Goodloe, Jr., all of
East Amhurst, NY; two great-nieces, Jessica Williams and Anna Miller:
a sister-in-law. Ana L. Williams, and a special cousin. Dr. C. Brady
Hauser, all of Winston-Salem; a cousin, Jerome Russell of Jonesville,
NC; and a host of cousins and friends throughout the United States.
The funeral was held Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Hayworth Miller
Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Trinidad officiated. Burial followed in
Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.
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COLEMAN
On Friday morning, Sept. 9. God reached down and plucked from
the garden a beautiful flower - Ms. Elois Coleman. Elois was born on
September 19th. 1933 in Winston-Salem to John and Bessie Coleman.
She attended the local public schools, graduating from Atkins High
School in 1951.
Ms. Coleman was a dedicated member or Emmanuel Baptist
churcn tor many years, wnere sne servea on tne
Nan Saunders Missionary Group and the Senior
Choir. Ms Coleman loved God and her church
family.
Ms. Coleman retired from Taylor Brothers
Factory after many yeans of service to the
employees there by serving as their shop stew
ard, actively pursuing the rights of the workers.
Elois loved working and never met a stranger.
Elois ("Sis") was a community activist will
ing to help anyone achieve his or her highest
potential. She was loving, kind and generous to
everyone she met, especially to her personal
family and her church family. She loved to garden and always had a pet
to love and nurture.
She leaves to cherish fond memories, one, daughter, Eleanor Cole
man Pilson (Oscar), one son, Julius Coleman (Nawatha) both of Win
ston Salem, four grandchildren. Christopher Coleman (Malika) of Char
lotte, NC, Anthony (Dana), Oscar II and Melanie Pilson all of Winston
Salem, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Ms. Hazel & Ms. Loretta
Coleman of Winston-Salem, an aunt and uncle of Lancaster, SC and a
host of devoted family members and friends. Her parents, three brothers
and two sisters preceded Ms. Coleman in death.
The funeral was held Sept. 16 at 12 noon at Emmanuel Baptist
Church. Rev. John Mendez officiated. Interment followed at Piedmont
Memorial Gardens.
The Family of Ms. Elois Coleman acknowledges with sincere
appreciation the many acts of kindness and support shown from Silas
Creek Manor nurses and staff for the care and love shown to Ms. Cole
man during her stay there. Thanks also to Emmanuel Baptist Church
Family for their continued service and support during her illness. May
God richly bless each of you.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in chaise of the arrangements.
WH/TF
The life of Reginald James White Sr. began on the 26th day of May,
1941 in Washington D.C. He was bom to the union of Bishop Joseph
Douglas and Geneva Strothers White.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Issac M.
White and John H. White and a niece, Sylvia Mclver.
He began his education in Washington, DC, continued it in Guilford
County and completing it in Forsyth County School System.
Reginald has worked all his life, starting at age 14 as a caddy and
shoeshine boy. His professional career in the transportation industry
began in 1 965 and has moved him from cab driver to management at
both Blue Bird Cab Company of Winston-Salem, NC and Red Bird Cab
Company of High Point, NC. Being passionate about his career and tak
ing his job seriously, his skills have caused him to be known worldwide
in the furniture industry.
Reginald accepted Christ into his life under the pastorate of his
father. Bishop Joseph D.
White. Sr. Being bom into a family that loved the Lord, it afforded
him attributes that became his spiritual foundation. He and his family
would sing gospel music at local churches and radio stations. His church
-affiliations have been First Baptist Church and Emmanuel -Baptist
Church of High Point, NC. After a serious illness in 1 998, he began vis
iting churches in the Winston-Salem area. Completing his search at the
;i influence of his son, Ashley. The Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian
Church became his home, like no other place. In service to the Lord, he
has been an usher, communion steward captain and deacon.
. He leaves to cherish his memory: his former wife. Ms. Shirley W.
White of Kemersville.
NC and sons, Reginald, Jr., Sergio (Sandra) and Ashley all of Win
ston-Salem, NC; his daughter. Shannon of Kemersville. NC. His mem
ory is also survived by his close friend Ms. Pamela Gill of High Point.
NC. He will also be missed by his very faithful retriever "Maggie"; nine
grandchildren. Quinton. Tacora, Alexis, Ashley Sade'. Ashad. Paxton,
.Keldon. Jalisa. Johan; a brother. Joseph Douglas White. Jr. (Dora) of
pary, Indiana; a sister. Shirley M. Smith of Kemersville, NC; two aunts,
Arthurene Foxx and Dorothy Ford; cousins, Diane King, Loma Ford
?and Renee' Ford all of Washington, DC; nieces, nephews and multiple
friends including special friends. Elder Larry and Minister Arlene Peo
ples. Carolyn Gaddy-Perry and George and Myrtle Capp. He also served
?as a spiritual grandfather to Cieanna. Kiara and Timothy Washington,
Elizabeth imes. Sheryl Davis and Arryelle Vines.
, Funeral services were held on Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at The Greater
Cleveland Avenue Christian Church. Bishop Sheldon McCarter officiat
ed. Interment followed in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Kemersville.
NC. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the services and
arrangements.
BANKS
Mrs. Beatrice "Johnsie" Nivens Banks of 1003 Somerset Drive
passed away on Sept. 1 1 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical
Center. She is survived by a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Betty
(Joshua) Smedley with whom she lived when returning to Winston
Salem: daughters, Gloria (Edie) Green of Winston-Salem, and Ann
Thomas of New Haven, Connecticut; a son, Larry Benjamin of New
Haven, Connecticut; one sister, Jessie Nivens Barrett of Winston-Salem;
many grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other rela
tives and friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 16 at 1 pjn. from Galilee Missionary
Baptist Church. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Russell Funeral Home director, were in charge of the services and
arrangements.
STEVENSON
Mrs. Elizabeth "Ann" Griffin Tuttle Stevenson of 4201 Fem Place
passed away on "Sept. 11 at her residence. She was bom to Estelle
Brown Griffin and William C. Griffin. She retired from Wake Forest
University/Baptist Medical Center March 2005 after 34 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Estelle and
William; brothers, Claude, Jr., Alphonso, James, and Bennie; sisters,
Bessie and Frances; two children, Willette and Raynard.
She is survived by: a daughter, Shirley (Miles) Hardy; two sons,
Clarence Tuttle, Jr. and Joseph Tuttle; nine grandchildren of which she
shared a special bonding with Stephanie and Miles Griffin and Clarence
and Jaquilla Tuttle; brothers, William (Barbara), Willie (Ernestine), and
James; sisters, Carol, Deloris White and Stella (Ricky) Imes; a special
niece, Dianna (Michael) Ball and nephew, Bryan Griffin; and a host of
other nieces, nephews, cousins and extended friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 15 at 1 pjn. from Spencer Memorial
Christian Church. Apostle Garland A. Wallace, Jr. officiated. Interment
followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors were
in charge of the services and arrangements.
McCUNDON
Mr. Walter George Tyson McClendon. 96, of 801 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Drive, Apt. 6J passed away on Sept. 18 at the Kate B. Reynolds
Hospice Home. He was bom on Jan. 10, 1909, to the union of Edmond
and Una Tyson McClendon in Wadesboro, NC. He was of the Baptist
faith, served his country in the United States Army and was a retired
employee of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Walter was united in
Holy Matrimony with Miss Geneva Kinard McClendon. From this
union, a son, George Haywood McClendon was bom.
"Gramps" was blessed and lived a full and wonderful life.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted granddaughter. Sandra
McClendon; daughter-in-law, Eartha McClendon; six great -grand
daughters, Monique, Keena. Keona, Ebony, Danielle, Michaela; two
great, great granddaughters; two granddaughters-in-law; other relatives
and friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 21 at 12 noon from the Chapel of the
Russell Funeral Home. Interment followed in Piedmont Memorial Gar
dens. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the services and
arrangements.
DORSE TTE
Corey Dejuan Rousseau Dorsette, 32, of Burke Village Lane depart
ed his earthly life in Winston-Salem on Sept. 12 unexpectedly, sur
rounded by family and friends. He was bom on June 24, 1973, in Win
ston-Salem to Kathy Crump Dorsette and Donald L. Rousseau. Corey
attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public school, played Pop
Warner little league football with the Greyhounds and was previously
employed at Grace Foods of Wmston-Salem, NC.
Corey leaves to cherish his loving memories: his mother, Kathy
Crump Dorsette; father. Donald L. Rousseau; brother, Antoine Dorsette;
sisters, Keeci Dorsette, Katrina and Nicole Johnson, Venetta Rousseau
and Machella Rousseau (Keith) McKellar; grandmothers. Bertha R.
Rousseau ana Nannie Mae Crump; aunts, Julia Delois (Joseph) Brown
of Pinnacle. NC, Gloria Rousseau Stover, Connie (John) Wall of Beterv
burg, VA. Patricia (Randy) McClough of Hickory, NC, Jackie (James)
Clowe of Clinton, MD, LaDoris Martin of Atlanta, GA, Daphine
(Horace) Smith of Columbia, SC, Marilyn Little and Shantea (Kelvin)
Carter, uncles, William Rousseau, Charles Rousseau, Robert Rousseau.
Wayne (Vickie) Rousseau. Ravon Rousseau, Nathaniel (Renee)
Rousseau, George (Tabitha) Rousseau, Kim Rousseau, Melvin (Sandra
Kay) Crump. Alfred (Crystal) Crump. Rayvon (Donna) James, Marion
(LeQuita) McClough, Danyl James of Society Hill, SC, Dedric Crump
and Maurice Grier, Sr., Delois Humes, Cozetta Walker of Washington
DC, Betty (Dough) McLean and C. B. Ramseur of Statesville, NC; a
host of great aunts, and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives
and friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 20 at 1 pm. from the Chapel of Russell
Funeral Home. Pastor Miller Allen officiated. Russell Funeral Home
directors were in charge of the services and arrangements.
DAVIS
Mr. Harrison Edward "Sweetness" Davis, 86, of 843 West 1 1th.
Street departed this life peacefully on Sept. 9 at his home. Mr. Davis was
bom on Nov. 22, 1918 in Winston-Salem, the son of the late Henry and
Margaret Fisher Davis. He was a retired employee of Forsyth County
General Services. He became a member of Union Baptist Church under
the late Rev. Dr. AH. McDaniel. He was a faithful and dedicated mem
ber until his health began to decline. Mr. Davis spent his whole life as a
resident o the city and was a devoted and loving husband who provided
for his family. He loved people, baseball and his family, and he knew
and loved the Lord . He was an inspi
ration to many, especially his sib
lings; grandchildren; and great
grandchildren. Mr. Davis was pre
ceded in death by his son. Gerald T.
Caldwell, Sr.; daughter-in-law,
Madie H. Caldwell; grandson,
Theodore L. Caldwell; two sisters,
Margaret Davis Shoaf and Roberta
Davis; and two brothers, John Wal
lace and Robert Fisher Davis.
Mr. Davis leaves to cherish fond
memories his wife of 67 years, Mrs.
Lila Moore Davis of the home; two
granddaughters, Linda (Emmett)
Hopkins of Greensboro, NC and
Veronica (Robert) Jordan of Clin
ton, MD; four grandsons, Alan
(Lisa) Caldwell of Kernersville.NC,
Edward (Deborah) Caldwell of
North Liberty, Iowa. Michael Cald
well of Greensboro, NC and Jerald
(Vanessa) Caldwell of Charlotte,
NC; a sister, Mary Lee Holmes of
Winston-Salem; a brother, Henry
"JIM" Davis of Winton-Salem; 15
great grandchildren; a sister-in-law.
Mary Snow Davis of Winston
Salem; two nieces, Jean Shoaf of
Winston-Salem and Barbara Jean
Sizemore of Charlotte. NC; a
nephew. Kevin Shoaf of Winston
Salem; a host of other relatives and
many caring friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 1 5 at
2 p.m. from Union Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr. offici
ated Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Special thanks to the nurees and staff of Winston-Salem Hospice,
especially the services of Robin. Jo, Kathleen. Angie, Jean and Dee.
Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the services and
arrangements.
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PCTERS
With deep sorrow and devotion, we mourn the passing of Helen
Graham Peter; on Sept. 17 at the age of 95. She was a deaconess at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, a dedicated leader of the Miriam Missionary
Group, and worked tirelessly in a multitude of other positions in that
institution which she attended for 93 years. When she retired from West
em Electric (after 25 yeas of service), she continued to reinforce the
three pillars on which she built her life ? family, church, and commu
nity and to pursue her interests in crafts, cooking and travel. She faced
the end of her life in the same manner she lived her life ? with tremen
dous strength and courage. The family wishes to thank Dr. Harvey
Allen, Sr., Senior Services, Inc., the Stitch Center at Baptist Hospital, the
Nursing Center at Oak Summit, and the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice
Home for helping this incredible woman leave this earth with the grace
and dignity that characterized her life.
She was the cherished mother of two daughters, Edith and Jacque
line, and two sons, Phelon and Orlando; the devoted grandmother of
Ferdinand and Keith Mehlinger and the great grandmother of Ferdinand
(IV), Mark, and Jason Mehlinger. She is also survived by cousins Mar
garet Graham Landon. Eugene Graham, Ruth Graham Wilson, and
Bishop Graham, as well as other relatives.
A memorial service was held Sept. 22 at 1 1 ajn. at Clark S. Brown
& Sons Funeral Home.
Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors were in charge of
the arrangements and services.
CLARK
Mr. Thomas Clark, 77, departed this life on Aug. 27 at Forsyth Med
ical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born Jan. 5 1928 in Halifax, VA
t the late Allen and Fletter Clark. Mr. Clark was an U.S. Army Veteran
and a retired construction worker. He was a loving and caring person to
al the encountered. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his wife, Amize
Clark; one son, Gasper Clark; three brothers; William Allen Clark, Eddie
Clark and Junius Clark; three sisters: Lillian Ballou, Mary Chappell and
Maggie Clark.
Surviving are: three sons: Cortland (Tammy) Clark, Thomas Clark
and Javar Clark; one daughter, Katrina (Willie) Gwyn, all of Winston
Salem; three stepchildren, Yolanda (Jacque) Williams of Winston
Salem, Beverly Broadway of Bronx, NY and Kevin (Janet) Broadway
of Mebane;one brother, Beverly Clark of South Boston, VA; two sisters:
Dorothy Clark of South Boston, VA and Rebecca Sykes of Richmond,
VA; a former wife, Barbara Clark and a devoted nephew, Bobby Clark
both of the city; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Sept. 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Clark S.
Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Pastor Moses Edwards officiated. Inter
ment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home directors were in charge of
the services and arrangements.
CATO
Mr. David Cato departed this life on Aug. 28 at his residence. David
was bom in Winston-Salem on July 2, 1940 to the late Emma and Bell
G. Cato, Sr. He was the fourth of eleven children. David was preceded
in death by three brothers, Calvin, Bell, Jr. and James Arthur Cato and a
sister, Beverly Ann Cato. David was a product of the Winston-Salem
Forsyth County schools. He attended Forsyth Technical Community
College for Computer Technology. He was an MP in the US Army.
David was an avid photographer and a graphic artist. His drawings have
graced many homes.
David was previously employed by RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co. He
spent time assisting seniors in several nursing homes around the city. He
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For every call,
For every hug,
For every kind word ,
For every expression of love,
We say Thank You.
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the outpouring of love shown to us.
Your presence during the loss of Twana was uplifting and inspiring .
We take this time to say thank you, for each and every prayer prayed for our family.
We. now pray for you.
We pray the blessing and favor of God as you go throughout your lives.
We ask that He watch over and keep you in His hand.
We pray that you find peace in Him until the day we see Twana again.
Most importantly, we pray that men and women everywhere will find the answer that Twana did:
"All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord
\ and are called according to His purpose. "
We praise God for His love, His faithfulness and the Gift that is You!
Again, thank you,
The family of Twana Southerland-Gilliam