InMemoriam
ALEXANDER
Mrv Flora K. Alexander departed
.this life June 28 at her home at 93 years
of age
She was bom to George and Irene
King of Fayetteville. N.C. and was
affectionately known as "Sweel Flo" to
those close to her.
Mrs. Alexander received degrees
from North Carolina Central University
and a Masters Degree from Winston
Salem State University. She was a
member ot Goler
Metropolitan AME
Zion Church for
over 50 years where
she served in vari
ous capacities
including the
Women's Home and
Overseas
Missionary Society,
Sunday School
Superintendent, and the Cathedral
Choir, where she was known for her
melodious voice.
Her legacy includes being an educa
tor in Caswell and Winston-Salem
Forsyth County School systems, a
member of numerous Service
Organizations including Sethos Court
No. 105, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, and
a faithful volunteer in rier community.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and her husband. Mr. John
Henry Alexander, Jr.
Left to cherish loving and happy
memories are her daughter, Gwendolyn
McLaughlin of Winston-Salem, N.C.
who cared for her during her last years;
two sisters, Alice Lee Jones and
Virginia Blue of Dunn, N.C.; two
grandchildren, Renee Jones and Tyrone
McLaughlin; two great-grandchildren,
Dominique McLaughlin and Desiree'
Jones; a son-in-law, Clarence
McLaughlin of Winston-Salem, N.C. a
grand-dog, "Baby"; and a host of
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1p.m.
July 1 from the Goler Metropolitan
AME Zion Church. Rev. Dr. Roy A.
Swann officiated. Interment followed
in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condo
lences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
BLACK
Mes. Elsie F. Black, 91 formerly of
795-M East 8th Street parsed on June
22 at the Springwood Care Center. She
was bom in Cleveland, N.C. to Walter
Ferrons and Mary E. Barber.
She was a retired domestic worker
with the Morris Brenner Family and
was a member of Goler Memorial AME
Zion Church.
Elsie was preceded in death by her
parents. .
She leaves to cherish her memories
two daughters, Mrs. Mary "Peggy"
Adams and Anita "Gerald" Black both
of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one son,
Forrest "Stevie" Black of Butner. NC;
seven grandchildren, Yolanda, Nigel,
and Ericka Black. Lysandra Chambers,
Kenneth Hairston, II., and Igwe Conrad
all of Winston-Salem, NC and Dr.
Monta Conrad of Washington, D.C.; 15
great-grandchildren; one cousin. Dot
Rankin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and
several very close special friends, and
church members.
Funeral services were held at 1p.m.
June 27 from the Goler Memorial AME
Zion Church. Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey
officiated. Interment followed in
Evergreen Cemetery. Online condo
lences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
DAVIS
"1 have fought a good fight, 1 have
finished my course. I have kept the faith.
Now I will fly away to be with my lord. "
2 Timothy 4:7
Mr. Leroy Davis, Sr. was born
January 28, 1931 to Willie Davis and
Rachel Jordan in Florence, South
Carolina. He depart
ed this life for a bet
ter one with the
Lord on Saturday,
July 5,2008.
Leroy was pre
ceded in death by
his parents; his wife,
Evangelist Ada
Davis; one sister,
Mattie LJavis; one
brother, Melvin Davis; and one grand
son, Leroy Davis, III.
Leroy leaves to celebrate and cher
ish his wonderful life four loving and
caring daughters, Lila Parks of
Winston-Salatn, NC, Tame la (Edward)
Ketchmore of Las Vegas, NV, Cynthia
(Haywood) Fraiser of Winston-Salem,
NC and his loving daughter and care
taker, Latonya Davis of the home; two
loving sons, Tyrone Davis and Leroy
Davis, Jr.; one brother. Walter Mack
(Annie) Davis; his sister-in-law, Annie
Bell Pressley Muldrow; the mother of
his six wonderful children, Ms. Grace
Davis, his supporter and best friend; six
wonderful and supportive stepdaugh
ters, Luise Farmer and Annette Farmer
of Richmond. VA, Ada Farmer.
Jeannette (Kenny) Patten. Vivian (Pete)
Blount, and Rolanda Baldwin; one step
son, Eric Farmer; eight grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; two great
gseat-grandchildren; his Godson whom
he loved dearly, Jermaine Pace of
Lousia. VA: and a host of other family
members and friends
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m
Wednesday. July 9, 2008 from the
Fnendship Baptist Church, 1317 N.
Cheny Street Winston- Salem. NC with
Reverend Stacey Frazier officiating and
Reverend Dr. James Fulwood eulogist
Interment followed in Evergreen
Cemetery. The family visitation was
held from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Church. The processional left from the
home of his daughter. Cynthia Fraiser at
2434 Stockton St. Winston-Salem, NC.
The family would like to thank Dr.
Cherie Chase, director of the
Neurological Department at Forsyth
Medical Center and her entire staff for
the wonderful, kind, and caring medical
services provided to our father.
EDWARDS
Mrs. Barbara Jean Edwards of 1655
E. 23rd St. was born May 18, 1939 in
Winston-Salem. N.C. to Mr. Herman
Leon Joyner and Mrs. Viola "Big
Mama" Springs Joyner.
On Friday, June 27 Barbara was
called home to spend eternity with the
Lord, her work Well
J -if ? ?.
uone in nis signi.
She retired from
Food Lion Grocers
and Star
International
Grocers.
She was preced
ed in death by her
parents; one brother;
and tour sisters. ' ?
Barbara was an
extraordinary daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, great
great grandmother, sister and friend.
Left to cherish her memories are her
husband. David Edwards; three daugh
ters, Deborah (Gregory) Williams,
LaTrell Edwards, and Sylvia (Rev.
Sam) Hickerson; four sons, Kevin
(Melody) Springs, David Edwards,
Reverend Kalvin (Charlene) Edwards,
and .Terry Edwards; a "play" son,
Gregory Penn; three sisters, Eloise
Neal, Tomasue Crockett, and
Jacqueline Lindsay; her "Lil Sis",
Elizabeth Glenn; two brothers, Herman
(Elaine) Springs, Jr. and Harold (Mary)
Springs; two great-great-grandchildren;
and many loving and caring nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
A homegoing celebration was held
at 1p.m. July 2 from the New Light
Missionary Baptist Church. 1535 E.
15th Street Winston-Salem, N.C. Rev.
Sam P. L. Hickerson officiated.
Interment followed in Evergreen
Cemetery. The family can be reached at
the home of Mrs. Edwards at 1655 E.
23rd St.
The family extends special thanks
to the staff at Wake Forest University
Baptist Medical Center's
Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cancer
Services of Winston-Salem, and to
Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth
County for the caring and kindness
shown to Barbara in her hours of need.
Online condolences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
GNASH
On May 16, 2008, there was a baby
born to Shalanta Wilson and
Christopher Gnash. Her name was
Zariah Nicole Gnash. She arrived a lit
tle early, but she was a strong fighter.
She caught the eye of everyone that had
a chance to see her and hold her in their
presence. She was a happy baby. Zariah
smiled, laughed, and
cried. She had such
a short time with us,
but those 2 Vi
months were the
best days of her life.
The Lord called
Zariah home, and
now she can rest in
peace.
in aaamon io
her parents, Zariah leaves to cherish her
memories to her brother, Jamon; sister
Annlicia; grandparents, Steve and Lorie
Gnash, Gladys Wilson, and Stephen
Wilson; and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Graveside service were held at 1
p.m. on Monday, August 1 1 , 2008 at
Evergreen Cemetery.
Although she was our heart, body,
soul, and our angel, she is now an angel
with God. She made a place in every
one's heart and allowed us to remember
her as she was, the sweet little child of
God.
Online condolences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
HARRIS
Henry Anderson Harris of Winston
Salem. NC departed this life on August
8, 2008. He was the youngest son of
Thomas and Sallie Harris both of
Winston-Salem. NC.
Mr. Harrj| was a graduate of Atkins
High School and an active member of
the American Legion Post 220. where
was coach of the softball team. He was
a veteran of the
U.S. Army. He
worked at RJ.
Reynolds for 37
years Henry Harris
was a faithful mem
ber of Greater
Cleveland Baptist
Church before his
health declined.
Left behind are
three children to cherish his memory.
Henrietta Denise Harris. Henry Brian
Harris Junior, and Gene Hams all of
Winston-Salem, NC; one loving sister
Corine Gwen; his former wife of 23
years Kay C. Harris; grandchildren.
Ashley and Michael Harris, Quenndel
Harris. Keyshawn Harris of California,
Alyssia McMillan of Winston-Salem,
NC; also a very special loving devoted
friend, Patricia Bloome and a host of
nieces, nephews, loved ones and
friends.
Funeral service were held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13. 2008 at the
Russell Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Charles E. Leak Pastor
Emeritus of Solid Rock Baptist Church
officiating. Interment followed in
Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation
was from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at
w ww.ru ssel If uneral service .com .
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
LEWIS
Walker Belindo Lewis, Sr. began his
life June 1, 1931 in Chester, South
Carolina was called to sing in God's
choir on Thursday. July 10, 2008.
Walker was preced- ?
ea in aeatn on
January 7, 2005 by
his mother, Mary
Rebecca Lewis
Brown. He was an
only child.
He served in the
US Army where he
managed to see
many places. He
was honorably discharged and received
the Korean Service Medal, Good
Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal and Combat
Infantryman Badge. Although he did
not make headline news, he was a hero
to those who loved him. Walker loved
to sing.
There was always a song in his
heart. He sang in the choir and served
on the Usher Board at Exodus United
Baptist Church until his health declined.
Because he loved everyone. Walker
never met a stranger. He not only pro
vided for his family, he would give his
last to anyone in need. Walker was
proud of all his children and extremely
proud of his grandchildren.
Walker leaves to cherish his fond
and loving memory: his devoted wife
and caregiver Betty Jean Lewis of the
home; three daughters: Patricia Ann
Foote of Rock Hill, SC. Tracey (Tim)
Walker-Hairston and Gloria Jean
Lewis, both of Winston-Salem; two
sons: Walker B. Lewis, Jr. of Winston
Salem and Clifford James (Cassandra)
Williams, Sr. of Birmingham, AL;
seven grandchildren: Timothy Hairston,
Jr. and Ashauntay N. Lewis of Winston
Salem, John D. Foote, Wanetta N.
Foote, and Jaster A. Foote of Rock Hill,
SC. Christina J. Williams and Clifford
J. Williams, Jr. of Birmingham, AL and
many other relatives and friends all of
whom will miss him dearly.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.
on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Exodus
United Baptist Church with Bishop J R.
Stowe, officiating. The family met with
friends 30 minutes prior to the service.
Interment in Gardens of Memory.
Walkertown. NC.
Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral
Home conducted the services.
MCGILL
Sandra Maurice McGill was born
December 29, 1959 to Mr. Daniel
Cureton McGill and Mrs. Viola Black
McGill.
Sister McGill was a life-long resi
dent of Winston-Salem, N.C. She grad
uated from R.J.
Reynolds High
School and was a
long-time member,
in good standing, of
Hope of Glory
Fellowship Church.
She worked as a
CNA at Winston
Salem
Lonvaiesceni
Home and the Industries for the Blind.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; and her sister, Ms. Patricia
McGill. Sister McGill is survived by
two children. Megan and Brandon
McGill both of Winston-Salem, NC;
two <? grandchildren, John and Mariah
Coles of Winston-Salem. NC; four sis
ters and one brother, Sadie (Kadell)
Ervin of Cleveland. OH. ^Claudette
(Joe) Keaton. Brenda (Robert)
Marshall. Daniel i Hazel) McGill. Jr.,
and Domemca McGill all of Wmston
Salem. N.C., as well as a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral sen ices will be held at 1
pjn June 26 from the Home of Glory
Fellow ship Church Pastor Helen Glenn
officiated. Interment followed in
Evergreen Cemetery Sister McGiU
was additionall) blessed by the loving
attention and prayers of Pastor Helen S.
Glenn and the Hope ? of Glory
Fellowship Church Family The family
would like to acknowledge the staff at
Winston-Salem Rehabilitation Center
and the Wake Forest University/ Baptist
Medical Center for all their kindness
and support. Online condolences may
be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were ill
charge of serv ices and arrangements.
RODMAN
Ms. Pauline Blair Rodman departed
this life on June 22 at the Lutheran
Home of Winston-Salem after a long
period of illness.
She was preceded in death by her
husband. Eulace Rodman; her parents.
Airy Petree Ross and Edw atd Blair, one
daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Griffin; three
sisters, Elizabeth Cremedy. Virginia
Wideman. and Roberta Gaddy; and two
brothers, James Staley and Elreese
Blair.
She leaves to cherish her memories
four daughters, Virgil Rodman, Brenda
(Bobby) Braham, Sharon (Ronald)
Young, and Denise (Gerald) Hill of
Baltimore, MD; four sons, Leroy
(Mary) Blair. Keith (Patricia) Rodman
of Lawrenceville, GA. Reginald (Ari)
Rodman of Avon Lakes, OH. and
Herbert Rodman; 28 grandchildren; 41
great- grandchildren; 15 nieces and
nephews; a brother-in-law, Calvin
Wideman; one sister-in-law, Carrie
Hoarsley of New York; and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1p.m.
June 27 from the Red Bank Baptist
Church. Rev. James Clybum officiated.
Interment followed in the Red Bank
Methodist Church Cemetery. Online
condolences may be made at
www. russellfuneral service, com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
SAUNDERS
Mr. Sylvester "Mr. Syl" Welch
Saunders, 91, of Somerset Court
Assisted Living departed this life on
Monday, July 28, 2008.
He was a lifelong resident of
Winston-Salem NC. "Mr. Syi" did con
struction work and also worked for R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Company. He
enjoyed baseball, fishing, walking, and
traveling. He loved his family and
grandchildren, but the love of his life
was his wife. Mrs. Johnsie Hines
Saunders, who preceded him in -death
April 5,1987. He , ,
was also preceded
in death by his par
ents and six sib
lings.
Memories of
"Mr. Syl" will be
cherished by: his
devoted daughter,
Jean (Edward Lee)
Moses; a devoted
granddaughter. Janice Hines and grand
daughter, Sandra Norman both of
Winston-Salem; four grandsons:
Edward, Brian and Kenneth Moses, all
of Winston-Salem and Terry Moses of
Camden, SC; a sister-in-law, Geraldine
Hines of Philadelphia. PA; three nieces:
Ophelia Samuels, Maxine Coleman and
Jenny Lee Henry; one nephew, Charles
Henry, all of Winston-Salem; four grdat
grandchildren; and three great great
grandchildren and other nieces,
nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held on
Friday. Aug. 1, 2008 at 12:00 noon in
the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons
Funeral Home with Evangelist
Parthenia Galloway, Officiating.
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
SHERRILL
Henry Richard Sherrill, 63, was
called home June 25 at Wake Forest
University Baptist Medical Center, after
an extended period of illness He was
bom in Cleveland. N.C.. on April 16.
1945, to James W. Blackmon and
Beulah Mae James He attended RA
Clement School in Cle\eland. N.C.. and
retired from Bnggs and Schaffner as a
machine operator He was preceded in
death by his father;
and a brother. Ivory
"Spanky" James
He leaves to
cherish his memo
ries his mother; a
soul mate of 36
years. Elizabeth
Frazier; sons. Ty shun
anil Dana hra/ier ot 1 Ti
Winston-Salem and
Issaac Frazier of Durham; daughters
Mynika Frazier of Winston-Salem;
Sony a ( James > Arnold of Mocksville;
and Tampra Frazier of Kemersville;
brothers Marvin Shenill of Winston
Salem and Frank (Barbara) James of
Atlanta. Ga.; sisters Shirley Guess and
Betty Lou Caldwell of Winston-Salem;
grandmother Estelle Lucky of
Cle\eland. N.C.; an uncle. Pete Sherrill
of Salisbury; granddaughter Jamiliah
Frazier of Winston-Salem; and a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Funeral serv ices were held at 2 p.m.
July 1 at Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment followed in Evergreen
Cemetery. Online condolences may be
made at
www.russellfuneralservices.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
TATE
Willie Elizabeth Tate, known to
family and friends as "Billie", 78 of 240
Woodland Avenue was bom June 23,
1930 to Mamie Ruth and Robert Tate
She received her heavenly wings on
August 5, 2008.
Billie was a retired RN from
Montebello State Hospital in Marylahd
where she was employed for over 35
years.
She was preceded in death by her
mother, Mamie Ruth '
towards; sisters,
Gloria and Mamie
Tate; niece,
Charlene Bess; and
a nephew, Kevin
Fortune.
Billie leaves to
cherish her memo
ries one sister,
. i - /-? _ 11
l aroiyn uauoway; a
brother, Lewis "June" Tate, Jr.;
nephews, William Fortune, Jeffrey
Fortune, and Julious Galloway; great
nieces. Tynisha Harris, Latrvia Fortune,
and Ebony Tate; great-nephews,
William Fortune. Jr. and William
Fortune. III; devoted friends, Sylvia and
Anna Ferguson; and a host of other
friends and relatives.
Memorial services were conducted
at 1 1 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008
from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Jamtfs Rowdy officiat
ing. The family extends blessings and
thanks to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice
Home for the tender care of their loved
one.
Online condolences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.
TUCKER
Beryl Tucker, 82 passed peacefully
in her home on Sallies Lane. Winston
Salem. NC on the evening of July 28.
2008.
She was preceded in death by her
husband. Leslie Tucker; her sister,
Gwenderlyn Wellington; and her par
ents, Gladston and Lillian Wray.
She is survived by her sisters,
Letoria, Ugena, Deslyn. and Daphyney;
her brother. Leon; her children. Linton
Tucker and Joyce Kellyman; grandchil
dren, Sherita, Kissand, Kenneth,
Antoinette, and Priscilla Kellyman,
De'Andre. Jahiel. Janae, and Lydia;
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10
a.m. Friday, August 8. 2008 from The
Church of God of the First Born 7th
Day, 4832 Morningside Drive,
Winston-Salem, NC. Entombment fol
lowed in Forsyth Memorial Park. The
family visitation was held from 9-10
a.m. at the Church.
Online condolences may be made at
www.russellfuneralservice.com.
Russell Funeral directors were in
charge of services and arrangements.'
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