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Peter Smits of Winston-Salem died Tuesday June 3, 2008, in Greensboro. He was 74. Pete was born Sept. 19, 1933, in the Republic of Latvia, son of the late Janis Smits and Emilija Frisbergs Smits. His family escaped the Russian occupation of Latvia during World War II, living in a displaced persons camp in Germany until immigrating to the United States. His parents, brother and cousins lived in Pfafftown where they worked on the Grandview Dairy Farm. On Dec. 25, 1949, the Winston-Salem Journal featured a front-page story about the family’s first Christmas in America. Pete graduated from Lewisville High School and UNC-Chapel Hill. Upon graduation from Carolina in 1955, he became a U.S. citizen. He won a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship to do post-graduate study at Columbia University in the field of Spanish literature. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Newfoundland and Southern California. He then worked for Wachovia Bank until retirement in 1990. He became an avid tennis player and competed in USTA tournaments throughout the southeast. He enjoyed reading books and newspapers, doing crosswords, traveling and listening to an eclectic range of music. He was a lifelong fan of the UNC Tarheels, NBA basketball, baseball and his grandchildren’s soccer teams. His brother, Eriks Smits, died in 1995. Survivors include daughter Angie Smits and husband Russ Clegg; grandchildren Alex and Audrey Clegg of Greensboro; daughter Susan Smits of New Orleans, La.; cousin Rasma Rusch of Winston-Salem; and niece, nephew and numerous cousins of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Latvia. A graveside service was held Friday, June 6, at Pfafftown Christian Church Cemetery.
Sanford “S.H.” Henry
Fishel Jr.
Mr. Sanford “S.H.” Henry Fishel Jr., 87, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born February 17, 1921, to Sanford Henry Fishel and Jennie Elizabeth Brewer Fishel, Sanford Henry Fishel, Jr., was the youngest of five children. His oldest brother died at birth, and his siblings, Clyde, Grover, and Etta Mae as well as his son-in-law, Steve Atkins all preceded him in meeting their Savior. He left home for the first time to serve his country overseas in North Africa and Italy in World War II. He fought bravely in the Army Air Force and the Military Police. When he could, he wrote home to his sweetheart, Ruby Elizabeth Sink. Though six years his junior, she caught his eye and never lost it. They married on June 13, 1945, and brought four children into this world that have been cherished and loved from their first moments. Firstborn is Judy Fishel Joyce (Robbie), followed by Patricia Ellen Fishel Atkins, Sanford Henry Fishel, III, and Angela Beth Fishel Honeycutt (Robby). He showered love and encouragement upon each of them. Throughout their lives they could always count on their Daddy for support and encouragement in everything they did even working at his daughter’s license plate agency for 10 years and managing his son’s Christmas tree lot in Salisbury for 25 years. Ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren miss their Papaw greatly, but remember the impact left on each of their lives. He faithfully served and loved his wife Ruby, who continues to love him and grieves his loss deeply, though she knows he is in a far, far, better place. He went Home to be with his Heavenly Father knowing he had left for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren a legacy of service, dedication, generosity, and loyalty. He carried mail for 32 years for the U.S. Postal Service, receiving the Million Mile Safe Driver Award traveling one million miles with no accidents. He was an avid gardener and farmer and always shared his vegetables with neighbors and friends. He represented Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for 10 years. He was an excellent cook and he loved to feed people. Food was his fix for everything. He was known for his Moravian chicken pies, stuffed sausage, and his custard fruit pies. He claimed to include “Comeback” his secret family spice (so you would come back for more). A lifelong member of Friedberg Moravian Church, he served the Lord faithfully in so many ways. He served as caretaker for the church graveyard for almost 30 years and sold grave stones throughout the Moravian Church. He lovingly brewed Love feast coffee for 45 years. He also taught Sunday School and was a respected member of the brothers fellowship. The funeral was conducted Wednesday June 4, at Friedberg Moravian Church with Rev. G. Thomas Shelton and Rev. Jim Newsome officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard.
Dennis LaVon Haile
Dennis LaVon Haile, 48, was born May 6, 1960, in Forsyth County to Carol Sherrill and Bobby Key. He departed this life on Friday, May 30, 2008. Dennis was a 1979 graduate of West Forsyth High School and also attended Winston-Salem State University. He was formerly employed by R.J. Reynolds and was presently employed with Multi Packaging Solutions where he was a production supervisor. Dennis joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in 1998 where he was an active member at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis leaves a legacy of memories to his devoted wife of nine years, Cheryl Leak Haile; four sons, Brandon Ingram of Virginia Beach, VA, Dennis Haile, II. of Advance, N.C., Franko Holifield and Jonathan Winton of the home; one daughter, Naajaya Leak of the home; his step-father, Willie (Corine) Thompson; five brothers, Donald Thompson and Reginald (Ilene) Bohannon of Winston-Salem, N.C., Bobby Bacum of Virginia Beach, VA, Shavonno Key and Damon (Yukema) Key of Detroit, MI; six sisters, Melody Thompson, Bonita (Will) Lewis, Tandra (George) Wilson, Barbara (Joseph) White of Winston-Salem, N.C., Veronica McKelvy of Detroit, MI, and Brenda (Raymond) Barbour of White Lake, MI; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 with Reverend Dr. John Mendez officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Barry Reid Hawkins
Barry Reid Hawkins, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at his residence. He graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia and Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem. He was employed for 25 years at Corn Products of Winston-Salem. He was a member of River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons. He was actively involved in sports with his sons, and he was a coach at the YMCA of Clemmons; coach of the Little League of Pfafftown and a Cub Scout leader in Lewisville. He loved traveling with his family. He was a devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed by all. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Dona Hord; and his father, Yuell Reid Hawkins. His immediate survivors are his wife, Kim; and his sons, Andrew and Jacob, all of the home; his mother, Dorothy H. Summey, and husband Bill of Gastonia; his brothers, Yuell Glen Hawkins and his wife, Melody, of Kernersville and Jack Raymond Hawkins and his wife, Luly, of Winter Park, Fla.; his sister, Carol Elizabeth Pacheco, and her husband, Ralph, of Herndon, Va.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Walter Loveless of Clemmons; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service were held Monday, June 9, at River Oaks Community Church, followed by interment at Westlawn Gardens of Memory, Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to River Oaks Community Church, 1855 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. The family wishes to express their thanks for all the prayers he received during his illness. “Daddy, we really love you, and miss you, and we will see you in Heaven.” - Love, Andrew and Jacob.
Jane Micol Schatzman
Jane Micol Schatzman, 62, was born in Valdese to Mildred and Victor Micol. On Friday, June 6, 2008, Jane suffered a heart attack and gently passed away at her home in Winston-Salem. She was a graduate of Valdese High School and Surry County Community College. She entertained thousands during her 20-year career as a flight attendant with Piedmont Airlines starting in 1982 and continuing with US Airways until her retirement in 2002. She was a renowned cook who loved to entertain. Her flair and panache are legionary. Her recipes for Filet Mignon and Pears En Croute were featured in Southern Living. She loved her family and most of all her husband, Bill, of 23 years. She was his steadfast anchor, life’s joy and constant reminder of the importance of humility. Her friends and family loved her and will miss her irrepressible spirit, lightening quick wit, comfortable elegance and chicken pie. She is survived by her husband, William T. Schatzman; brothers Larry Micol of Lexington, S.C., and Col. Victor Micol of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters Jami Simpson of Southport and Brandy Simpson of Rock Hill, S.C.; and stepchildren William Schatzman of Winston-Salem and Susan Schatzman of Charlotte. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Salem Funeral Home, with Chaplain Glenn Davis and the Rev. Marion Powell officiating.
Barry Colin Sheets
Mr. Barry Colin Sheets, 59, of Lewisville passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Sheets was born in Forsyth County to Clarence W. and Margie Moser Sheets on Feb. 1, 1949. He was a member of South Fork Church of Christ and served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Sheets was a computer network administrator for Wake Forest Physicians. He will be remembered as a man with a multitude of talents and interests. Mr. Sheets was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Patricia “Patty” Bailey Sheets of the home; a son, Michael Colin Sheets of Lewisville; a daughter, Joanna Humphery, and husband Craig of Lewisville; his father; two grandchildren, Maxwell Hall Humphrey and Alexander Davis Humphrey; a sister, Debbie Sheets Southern, and husband Gene of Clemmons; two brothers, Kim Sheets of Advance and Kevin Sheets and wife Laura of Clemmons; and several nieces and nephews. A gathering to honor his life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at South Fork Church of Christ, with Dr. Bill Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Fork Church of Christ, 205 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.