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Mr. Edward Francis Brennan, 78, of Winston-Salem passed away July 17, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Christopher J. and Mary Mulqueen kBrennan. Mr. Brennan was a member and usher of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9499 and a volunteer at Forsyth Medical Center. He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed fishing. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand-father, and brother. Mr. Brennan was preceded in death by his son, Timothy J. Brennan and a sister, Mary Theresa Brennan. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret A. (“Peggy”); a son, Edward F. Brennan, Jr. (Cynthia); a daughter, Mary Trask (Roland, Jr.); a son, Daniel J. Brennan; two grandchildren, Roland Trask III (Karla) ;Alyson Darby Diaz (Juan); three great-grandchildren, Lilli Trask, Isabella Diaz, and Tristan Diaz; a brother, John Brennan (Stephanie); a niece, Veronica Radcliffe (Berk Thornton); He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Conall McHugh as Celebrant. Memorials may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 361 Highland Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11207-1910 (note “New Door” on the gift).
William Bryan Clinton III
William Bryan Clinton, III, 44, went home to be with the LORD on Monday, July 20, 2009. He was born on April 20, 1965 to the late Bryan and Henrietta Clinton of Columbia, SC. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Kristine Oyler Clinton, in 1994. Surviving are his wife, Corinne Clinton of Clemmons; daughters, Shannon and Cara Clinton, both of Clemmons; a son, Bryan Clinton of Clemmons; and a sister, Jean Clinton of Tucson, AZ. A Memorial Service was held at River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons, on Saturday, July 25, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to NAMI of NC at 309 W. Millbrook Road, Suite 121 in Raleigh, NC 27609 or www.naminc.org.
Mark Alexander Cooper
Mark Alexander Cooper, 44, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1965 in Texarkana, TX to Tillman and Maria Pasag Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved building radio-controlled cars, aircraft, model cars, and other things that required working with his hands. His most favorite things were riding his motorcycle and playing video games. Surviving is his loving wife, Janet E. Cooper of the home; three daughters, Brittaney, Courtney and Lisa Cooper, all of Jonesville; his father, Tillman Cooper and wife, Kyong of Texas; his mother, Maria Whisonant and husband, Jimmy of Yadkinville; two brothers, Casey Cooper of Texas and Mike Cooper and wife, Sandy of Virginia; one sister, Marie Moore and husband, Cliff of High Point; and also a host of family and friends. A Graveside Service was conducted Saturday, July 25 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with military rites by the Clemmons VFW Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; the National Kidney Foundation of N.C., 5950 Fairview Rd., Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210-2102; or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Helen Mary Gustavson
Mrs. Helen Mary Gustavson, born May 9, 1923, passed away quietly on Friday, July 24, 2009. Before moving to the Mocksville area, she and her family lived in New Jersey. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and only daughter, Ellen M. Marion. She is survived by a sister, Agnes Streubel of Maryland and son-in-law, Taylor Marion of Pfafftown. Special thanks to the staff of Village Care of King for their kindness and professionalism. A Graveside Service were held Tuesday at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Winston-Salem. Online condolences may be sent to www.salemfh.com. Arrangements are be Salem Funeral & Cremation Services.
Gladys Davis Cumby
Mrs. Gladys Davis Cumby, 93, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born April 13, 1916 in Grayson County, VA to Clayton and Julia Poole Davis. Mrs. Cumby was a member of Clemmons Moravian Church. She was retired from the Forsyth County Public Library. Mrs. Cumby was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob A. Cumby; by a son, Jackson A. Cumby, Sr.
by two sisters, Clara Spaugh and Virginia Hellard; and by one brother, Bruce Davis.
Surviving are a son, Joseph R. Cumby (Mary) of Clemmons; a daughter, Ellen C. Thacher (Jonathan) of Fairfax Station, VA; daughter-in-law, Brenda I. Cumby of Lewisville; grandchildren Janice C. Lipson (Alan) of Raleigh, Jackson A. Cumby, Jr. (Alice) of Plant City, FL, Michael A. Cumby of Houston, TX, David E. Cumby of San Francisco, CA, Jonathan D. Thacher (Emily) of Charleston, SC, and Rebecca W. Thacher of Arlington, VA; and great-granddaughter, Caroline H. Lipson of Raleigh.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at Clemmons Moravian Church conducted by Rev. Ray Burke. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons Moravian Church, P. O. Box 730, Clemmons, NC 27012 or to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to thank the caregivers at KBR Hospice Home and Home Instead Senior Care for their outstanding care, love and support.
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Mrs. Jackie Markland, 79, of Winston-Salem, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home. She was born September 21,1929 in Forsyth County to Emmett Yancey and Mamie Inscore Edwards. Mrs. Markland was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. She graduated from Gray High School, and was retired from Wachovia Bank. She is survived by one sister, Thelma Elledge and husband Clifton of Reidsville, one brother, Emmett Edwards, Jr. and wife Peggy of North Wilkesboro, one daughter Beverly Markland of Tobaccoville, two sons, Michael Markland and wife Robin of Clemmons and Scott Markland of Kernersville. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Brandon Markland and Jamie Markland of Clemmons. A graveside service was conducted Tuesday at New Philadelphia Moravian Church graveyard by Dr. David Marcus, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Rd. 27104 or Hospice and Palliative Care Center 1100-C S. Stratford Rd. 27104.
Kevin Mitchell Tedder
Kevin Mitchell Tedder, 37, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1971 in Forsyth County to Donald E. and Faye Usher Tedder. Kevin graduated from Parkland High School and attended the University of North Carolina in Pembroke. He was co-owner of the Sears Store in Lexington since 2000. Surviving are his parents of Clemmons; two brothers, Donald Tedder, Jr. and wife, Ann of Indian Trail and Michael Tedder and wife, Judy of Winston-Salem; his nephews, Ben Tedder, Josh Davis, Josh Bailey, Cameron Dilley; and niece, Alyssa Dilley; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service was conducted Saturday, July 18, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Dr. Bill Hoyle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons Presbyterian Church Playground Fund, 3930 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012.
Mark Andrew Inman
Mr. Mark Andrew Inman, 41, of 1321 Arnold Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in Winston-Salem. Mr. Inman was born February 28, 1968, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Larry Inman and Jane Marsh Karnbach. Mark was a senior tax manager at Coca-Cola International in Atlanta. Mark was a true and loyal friend and a beloved son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He touched the hearts of all that knew him through his generosity, care, and love. His zest for life and compassion for family and friends will forever live in our hearts. He is survived by a sister, Sherri Inman Jarvis of Clemmons; a half-brother, Liam Marmion of Savannah, GA; his grandmother, Mildred Hill Marsh of Mount Airy; a niece, Tatum Jarvis of Clemmons; a nephew, Mason Galloway of Clemmons; his godparents, Jim and Marian Hicks of Mooresville; a special uncle and aunt, Ronald and Melody Marsh of Mount Airy; special cousins, Amanda Marsh Pennix and Katie Marsh, both of Mount Airy; several other aunts and uncles, Pattie Sue Inman of Greensboro, Peggy and Roger Green of Clemmons, Mary and Charles Gailey of Pleasant Garden, Bonnie and Frank Whitaker of Dixon, TN, and Sylvia and Glenn Inman of Pilot Mountain; and special friends, Lee Baker, Chris MacDougal, Craig Ashmore, and Wade Burchell, all of Atlanta, GA. A private memorial service will be held for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Mark requested that donations be made for Tatum Jarvis’ educational needs, c/o Sherri Inman Jarvis, 6600 Valleyoak Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012.
Michael J. Dodick
Michael J. Dodick, 66, of Statesville, was lost at sea off the North Carolina coast on July 9, 2009. Born in Bay City, Mich., on Aug. 11, 1942, he was the son of Mildred and the late Louis Dodick of Michigan. He was the eldest of eight children. Mr. Dodick graduated from Michigan State University with a Master of Business Administration degree and was at one time the president of the Spring Hope, N.C., Kiwanis Club. He was the owner of Premier Wood Products in Statesville. Mr. Dodick is survived by his former wife of 40 years, Joanne Dodick, of Statesville; his son, Commander Michael J. Dodick, USN, and wife, Anissa, of Mandeville, La.; grandchildren, Katherine and Jud; a daughter, Michelle Renee Dodick, of Statesville; and his fiance, Kathy Hayes, of Mocksville. Mr. Dodick was an avid fisherman, and was a former member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Statesville. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Clemmons. Memorials may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Statesville, or to Holy Family Catholic Church, Clemmons.
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Mr. Gilbert T. Davis, Sr., 88, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after several years of declining health. He was born March 6, 1921 to William T. and Leza Bullard Davis who preceded him in death. He attended Clemmons School graduating in 1939. He worked several jobs prior to working for National Carbon Company during World War II. He retired from the Forsyth County Health Department December 31, 1983 after 38 years as a Registered Sanitarian. During those years, he was awarded Sanitarian of the year and was President of the Area Sanitarian Organization. In February 1985, he began a new position as inspector of all Libby Hill Seafood Restaurants, a position he held for 16 years until his health failed. He was an active member of Clemmons First Baptist Church serving in many areas: deacon, department leader and various committees. He enjoyed many sports activates and especially enjoyed the New York Yankees from school age until present. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Melba, and children Mona Jones (Jack) of Winston-Salem, Gilbert T. Davis, Jr. (Brenda) of Advance, Donna Keylon of Raleigh, and Rebecca Norman of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren Ginger Bryan (Dolph) of Durham, Deborah Arnold (Andy) of Greensboro, Michael Best (Jane) of Copenhagen, Denmark, Lee Norman (Heather) of Clemmons, Jessica Dean (Joe) of Round Rock , TX; Justin Davis of Advance; six great granddaughters and finally a great grandson expected in August. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday at Clemmons First Baptist Church with the Dr. Robby Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons First Baptist Church, P.O Box 279, Clemmons, NC 27012 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family wants to recognize the excellent care of Mr. Davis by the staff of Forsyth Medical Center and the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Kim Andrews Ebert
Kim Andrews Ebert, 5-7-57 to 6-15-2009, died this Monday, June 15, 2009 at her home. Kim was born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1957. She married her high- school sweetheart, Michael Craig Ebert of Winston-Salem in 1977. She is survived by her two daughters, Courtney & Lindsey Ebert and two granddaughters, Marzella and Adessa, her mother Sandra Linker, her father, Bill Andrews and wife Carol and her mother-in-law Alicia Ebert. Four siblingsJeff, Suzanne, Michelle and James and many nieces & nephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Don Ebert. She graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1975. She touched many lives while working at Cherries Cafe in Clemmons for over 18 years. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Hillsdale United Methodist Church in Advance, at 11 a.m.. The family requests donations be made to Free to Breathe, the National Lung Partnership at freetobreathe.org, in lieu of flowers.
Margie Mae Gough Carter
Margie Mae Gough Carter, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born May 24, 1928, in Yadkin County, only child to Daniel Webster Gough and Willie Mae Renegar Gough. After graduating from Courtney High School in 1945, Margie worked for the FBI in Washington, DC. In later years she worked for Western Electric for 17 years before becoming a fulltime homemaker and self-employed seamstress. Margie enjoyed gardening; numerous crafts; and was an avid bridge player who enjoyed fellowship among her many bridge friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Winford Winfield Carter in 2000; and her first child, a son, in 1953. Margie is survived by son, Kenneth Carter (Debra Wilkinson) of Corpus Christi, TX; and three daughters, Jan Wilson (Joe) of East Bend, Wanda Jones of Winston-Salem, and Tracy Binkley (Chris) of Lewisville. Also surviving are five special grandchildren, Jessica Baldwin and Justin Wilson (Stacey) both of East Bend, NC, Crystal Boggs (Bryan) of Biloxi, MS, Josh Jones of Winston-Salem, NC and Preston Binkley of Lewisville, NC. Margie also leaves behind five precious great-grandchildren, Mecquela Boggs, Aria Wilson, Bryanna Boggs, Jarod Baldwin and Payton Wilson. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Debbie Foltz, RN, of Hospice; Brooke and Mary from the GI floor at Forsyth Medical Center and the Hospice West Team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Forsyth County or another organization of the donor’ s choice. The Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home of Clemmons, NC is handling the cremation. The family received friends at the home, 9045 Fantasy Road, Lewisville, NC, Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Clifton Bridgers Lee
Mr. Clifton Bridgers Lee, 83, of Clemmons, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was born July 2, 1925 in Norfolk VA to Robert Haughton and Louise Bridgers Lee. Cliff grew up in Norfolk, VA where his father was a handmade cigar maker who owned and operated Lee’ s Handmade Cigars in a shop behind their home. As a young boy, Cliff had a paper route and delivered telegrams by bicycle in Norfolk. To facilitate his little business, he bought a mail order engine and motorized his bicycle starting a life long fascination with, and a hobby of, motorizing bikes while also providing him with the transportation for his first dates. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard as soon as he graduated from High School and served as a Quartermaster aboard an anti-submarine patrol craft off the coast of New England and in the North Atlantic off the coast of Canada during World War Two. In an unusual twist of fate, his Sunday school teacher from Norfolk served as his commanding officer for a period during the war. After he completed his service to his country in November 1946, Cliff married Betty Bates, who lived next door to his parents, and they settled down in Virginia Beach, VA where he worked until retiring to Clemmons, NC in the early 1990’ s. A successful salesman, Cliff worked in a variety of sales positions over the years including regional distribution for Platex, wholesale food distribution and, finally, as a salesman at Beach Ford, in Virginia Beach. He left a trail of satisfied customers and repeat business. An avid fisherman in his spare time, Cliff owned many boats over the years and was frequently on the Chesapeake Bay as the sun came up so he could make it home with fish for breakfast. He was also an avid classic movie buff and an extraordinary dancer who kept Betty and later, his daughter and his granddaughters on the dance floor on and off for over 62 years. After retirement, he was the elder statesman of the family, giving advice from, and holding court in, his worn green recliner, all the while, in firm control of the remote and at the ready with an opinion or some insight on just about any topic - particularly classic movies, cars or history. The recliner is empty now but Cliff’ s solid advice, his passion for knowledge, his unparalleled candor, his fondness of fishing and dancing and the love and security he provided to his family as a husband, father and brother lives on in the memories of all those who knew and loved him. He will always be missed but never forgotten. Surviving Cliff are his wife, Betty Lou Bates Lee of the home; a daughter, Susan L. Dorsey and husband Gordon of Mount Holly; a son Robert C. Lee and wife Theresa of New Bern; four granddaughters - Dawn, Melissa, Rebecca and Katie; one great grandson - Daryl - and a sister, Jane Williams and husband Bernie. To celebrate Cliff’ s life and accomplishments, the family received friends and relatives Saturday, June, 13, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel and other times at the home of Mrs. Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Stephen Hugh Wolfe
Stephen Hugh Wolfe, 51, passed away June 11, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a long fight with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Mr. Wolfe was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 30, 1958 to Robert and Beatrice Wolfe. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, hiking and loved the mountains. Mr. Wolfe wrestled in High School and in College for Drexel University. He was working on his Master’ s Degree for Teaching at Winston-Salem State University. Mr. Wolfe was preceded in death, by his daughter, Erica Wolfe. He is survived by his parents of Clemmons, his wife Rochelle Wolfe of Winston-Salem, a daughter Jennifer Wolfe of Winston-Salem, two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill and Lisa Snyder, Lansdale, PA; Mitch and Donna Snyder, Chalfont, PA, three nephews, Jeremy, Jake and Josh Snyder and one niece, Brooke Snyder. A graveside service was held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 1600 Utica St., Winston-Salem on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Rabbi Josh Brown of Temple Emanuel officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Erica Wolfe Scholarship Fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, 860 West 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Mildred (Milly) Leone
Beamer Mays
Mildred (Milly) Leone Beamer Mays passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, June 10. Born to Phillip and Jesse Beamer on June 5, 1932, she and her four sisters grew up on their beloved Orchardale farm in Gamber, Maryland. After graduating from Western Maryland College she met her husband Charles Denson Mays of Beckley, West Virgina at the US Army Chemical Center Laboratories where they both worked. Charlie and Milly married on July 4, 1953 and settled in Lewisville, North Carolina shortly after. A member of Lewisville United Methodist Church, Milly was active for many years singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. Milly was preceded in death by sisters Phyllis Gordon, Nancy Eder and Betty Burnos and her grandson Gregory David Mays. She is survived by her sister Janet Jump, her husband Charlie, son David Lee and wife Jane, son Charles Francis and wife Jan, son Daniel Dean and wife Tricia and daughter Amy Louise Shellberg and husband Steve. She is also survived by grandchildren Charlotte Ann Mays, Tami Leigh Mays, Charles Joseph Mays, Leah Marie Shellberg, Emily Janet Mays, Robin Lynn Mays, Sara Gray Shellberg, Alec Robert Shellberg, Julia Renee Mays and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted on Monday June 15 at the Lewisville United Methodist Church. The family requests donations to the church or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Milly’ s sense of humor, her passions for nature, music and books and especially her unending love for her family will be deeply missed.
Dawn Kay Blackburn
Dawn Kay Blackburn, age 44, of Frye Bridge Road, died Thursday night in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1965 to Rev. Grady and Mary Walser Blackburn. Dawn was of the Baptist faith. Graveside Service were held Monday at Parklawn Memorial Park, conducted by her father and Mr. Dean Thomason. She is survived by her parents of Winston Salem; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Monday, one hour prior to the service at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel and other times the family will be at the parents home, 3616 Konnoak Drive, Winston Salem, NC. Memorials in Dawn’ s memory may be directed to the Forsyth Humane Society Dept WBOO, P.O Box 15605 Winston Salem, N.C. 27113-0605.
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Mrs. Shelia Ann Ford Coleman, 65, passed away June 1, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church where she was loved very much by her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Rose Ring and her brother, Kenneth Ford. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her loving husband, Rickie Lee Coleman; a daughter, Patricia Miller and husband, Tracy of Dobson; three sons, Samuel Sykes and Timothy Sykes of Dobson, Chris Sykes and wife, Donette of Mt. Airy; twelve grandchildren, Devin Miller and wife, Jordan, Cameron, Kayla, and Autumn Miller, Brad and Dusty Roberson, Jake, C.J. and Salem Sykes, Brandon Barber, Justice and McKayla Creed; a sister Carol Shepherd and husband, Charles of Lexington; foster parents, Samuel “Bud” Pennington and wife Blanche. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Grapevine Baptist Church, with Pastor Ronnie Comer officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Olga Frances Etheridge
Olga Frances Etheridge, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Clemmons Village II. She was born March 12, 1914 in Allegan, Michigan to Frank J. and Mary L. Osicka. She was of Czech descent. Mrs. Etheridge was raised in Dixon and Harvard, IL. As a young adult, she went to work at Walgreen’ s Drug Store on the west side of Chicago, where she met her husband. They owned restaurants for many years in Evanston, Deerfield, and Round Lake Park, IL. She later worked in retail sales at J.C. Penney at Hanes Mall and retired in 2002. She is survived by her son, Alton B. Etheridge, Jr. of Fairfield, OH; her daughter, Karen Etheridge Williams of Lewisville; Eugene P. Williams of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Brenda Alderson (Jay) of Ladera Ranch, CA, Alton B. Etheridge, III (Lisa) of South Windsor, CT, Graham S. Williams (Sarah) of Oceanside, CA, Kathleen Bryan of Marathon, FL, Lorrie Koopman (Daniel) of Brewster, MN, and Aimee Barrie (Phillip) of Worthington, MN; great grandchildren, Kaicee, Morgan, and Alton (IV) Etheridge, Sydney Alderson, and Arabella Williams, Jerrett Bryan (Vanessa), Jessica Hohenstein, Danielle and Cameron Koopman, Brady and Robert Barrie, Madison, and Lucas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Alton B. Etheridge, in 1981; her stepdaughter, Patricia Martin; her grandson, Christian Etheridge; and her sisters, Anne McWethy and Maryanne Walsh. A memorial service was conducted Friday, June 5, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas T. Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to Elizabeth & Tab Williams Adult Day Center, 231 Melrose Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family wishes to extend their love to Mrs. Etheridge’ s second family at Clemmons Village II where she was truly at home and dearly loved, and to Williams Adult Day Center for their love and support over the years.
Rufus Frank Holder
Mr. Rufus Frank Holder, 78, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at his home. He was born February 23, 1931 in Forsyth County to Rufus E. and Roxie Warner Holder. Mr. Holder was a member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds with 36 years of service as a welder. Frank was a renowned metal folk artist and loved working with wood. He was an original exhibiting member of the Lewisville Arts Council. He was also one of Roy’ s Folks featured on Channel 8 numerous times. Frank was invited to many folk art festivals throughout the southeast. He always enjoyed starting each year at the Fearrington Village Folk Art Festival in Pittsboro. He enjoyed the Rust and Dust Club exhibiting his many antique tractors and was also a fixture at the Threshers Reunion in Denton each July as long as his health permitted. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dorothy Caldwell. Surviving is his loving wife of 52 years, Doris Holder of the home. Also surviving is one sister, Gladys Harper and husband, Jim of Clemmons; one brother, Fred E. Holder and wife, Mary of Lewisville; two nieces, Beverly Skiver and husband, Mark of Mocksville and Leslie Warner and husband, Roger of Clemmons; and numerous very special friends. A Graveside Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with the Evangelist Paul Kirkpatrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’ s choice in Frank’ s name.
Edna Mae Dull Wilson
Mrs. Edna Mae Dull Wilson, 94, of Lewisville, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1915 in Forsyth County to Charlie M. and Cora Woosley Dull. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Vienna High School in 1934 and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1978. She was the oldest living member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilt making. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Henry Woodrow Wilson, whom she married March 3, 1945. Surviving are two daughters, Gayle Walker (David), Joyce Ann Wilson of Mocksville of Lewisville; one sister, Eva Hine of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Lisa Wiley (Bill), Roger Mock (Tonya) and Scott Mock (Mistie); seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A Funeral Service was held Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Shiloh Lutheran Church with Pastor Amy Crump officiating. Burial followed in the Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Lewisville-Vienna Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023. A special thanks to the 8th floor Palliative Care Staff for their loving care.