Family honors Anthony on her 80th birthday SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Evelyn Tatum Anthony celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the fellowship hall of Center Grove AME Zion Church in Tobaccoville. Family and friends, festooned in shades of green, gathered for the occasion. Each guest brought a single flower tribute. Together, they formed a beautiful bou quet for this virtuous woman. The first child of Elizabeth and Howard Tatum of Pinnacle, Anthony was born on Nov. 18, 1933. She is the mother of Darion Anthony Curry of Jacksonville, Fla and Edward Tyrone Anthony of Winston-Salem and has been blessed with three grandsons, two granddaughters and a great-grandson. Anthony is a R.J. Reynolds retiree. Anthony's elegant entrance into the room was accompanied by the song, "Moma...You Know I Love You." Evangelist Caroline Scales gave the opening prayer. Tributes to Anthony included an original poem recited by grandson Devon Anthony and a musical tribute by grandchildren Lundon B. Sims and Isaiah Anthony. Granddaughter Jordan Anthony read Proverbs 31 and Caleb Anthony, Anthony's other grand son, served as his grand mother's chauffer and escort, along with Mrs. Anthony's brother, William Tatum. Christine Porter, Anthony's sister, sang a tribute, while her brother, Rev. James Tatum, said grace. Her brother, William and his wife, Rev. Juanita Tatum of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, also gave a rousing trib ute. Douglas Lightfoot, also of Mt. Moriah, deliv ered final remarks and the closing prayer. A slideshow chronicling her life was also shown. Refreshments and the birthday cake were catered and cut by her sisters-in-law, Mary Debnam, Drucilla Pittman and Rev. Tatum. Guests included Anthony's high school classmates, members of Mt. Moriah (where Anthony attends), Center Grove and the Red Hat Society and Anthony's bowling league compan ions. Submitted Phcito Evelyn Tatum Anthony is all smiles at her party. MnimMr Notes Air Force Airmen Derek L. Smith and Alex R. Bovender and Air Force Airman 1st Class Roy W. Ayers have grad uated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military disci pline and studies, Air Force core values, physi cal fitness, and basic war fare principles and skills. Airmen who complete 1Rfei(r"lraftiing earn f&ur credits toward an associ ate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. * Smith is the son of Diane and Bryan Smith of Kemersville and a 2011 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Bovender is the son of April Atwood and Joey Bovender of Clemmons and a 2012 graduate of West Forsyth High School. Ayers is the son of Veronica Ayers of Winston-Salem and a 2010 graduate of Calvary Christian School in King. He received an associate degree in 2013 from Forsyth Technical Community College. I I Ayers i ^^ i i Bovender Smith DADA hoping shoppers flock downtown on Small Business Saturday SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Downtown Art District Association (DADA) has announced its endorsement of and participation in the fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nation wide. Celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the day has given small businesses across the country a huge boost. Recognizing the importance of supporting small independentfy owned businesses in our community, DADA is pleased to announce our support for Small Business Saturday, Local Artists and its Neighborhood Champion Program. Residents of the greater Winston-Salem area are encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. by shop ping at Arts District shops. There will be "Shop Small" giveaways and each shop, gallery and stu dio has put their own dis tinctive spin on the cele bration. "In the City of Arts & Innovation, Winston Salem has wonderful small businesses in the Downtown Arts District," said Mayor Allen Joines. "One way to show your support this holiday sea son is to visit these won derful small businesses during the holiday season to purchase your gifts for loved ones and friends." Jamas D. Branch, MD is conducting a research study evaluating an investigational drug for individuals with glaucoma or high eye pressure To participate you must: ? Be at least 18 years old ? Have glaucoma or high eye pressure ? Be willing and able to complete study requrements Qualified participants may receive ? Compensation for time and travel ? Study drug ? Study-related eye exams Study Doctors are enrolling today Call 336-723-0748 or website jdbeye.com James O. Branch, MD 224 Town Run Lane l Winstoo-Satem NO 271Q1 Carver seniors to host holiday luncheon SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Carver Senior Citizens Club will have its Annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd? at 11 "a.m. Newly-elected officers of the club, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will be installed during the program. Sen. Earline Parmon will speak. This has been a very productive year for the club, having helped District 5 host the recent North Carolina Association of Senior Citizens Clubs' (NCASCC) State Conference at the Ramada Inn in Winston-Salem. The club placed second in the conference's scrap book competition. Annie M. Campbell chaired the scrapbook committee, which also included Grade Jo Byrd, Claudette Eldridge, Mary Oliver, JoAnn Sanders and Rudolph V. Boone Sr. The current club leaders are: Rudolph V. 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