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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Mr. Charles “Red” Arthur Craver, 90, of Altamonte Springs, formerly of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center in Winter Springs. He was born July 24, 1917, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Charles Arthur Craver Sr. and Luna Combs Craver. Mr. Craver served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and retired after 25 years of service. He was a former member of Hope Moravian Church and was a member of Rollings Hill Moravian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lewter Craver, in 1997; three brothers, Jim, Joe and Allen Craver; and two sisters, Rose Miller and Emma Kidd. Surviving are his children, Pam C. Thomson and Johnny Colbert; four grandchildren, Matthew Thomson, Brittney Campbell, Stephanie Newsome and Claudia Vaden; two great-grandchildren, Bailey Newsome and Chancey Stone; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Hope Moravian Church, with the Rev. David Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard. Military honors will be given by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard, c/o Cliff Davis, 4433 Bashavia Drive, Pfafftown, NC 27040. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
Mary Elizabeth Davis Holton
Mary Elizabeth Davis Holton, 87, of Lewisville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born on Nov. 26, 1920, in Forsyth County to Samuel Brevard and Wilda Douglas Davis. Mrs. Holton was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Holton Sr.; her son, Thomas E. Holton Jr.; and two brothers, Sam and “Bunk” Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Marty Holton Butner, and her husband, George; five grandchildren, Todd Butner and his wife, Jan; Lorie Mody and her husband, Samir; and Emily, Betsy and Ben Butner; three sisters, Inez Calloway, Betty Brown and Ann Goodson; two brothers, Bob and Jerry Davis; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Forsyth Memorial Park, with the Rev. David Merritt officiating. Love for Mary may be expressed by donating a living plant, a bird feeder or a bird house to a senior friend. Acknowledgements may be sent to the family. Memorials may be made to Hope Moravian Church, 2759 Hope Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. The family wishes to express their thanks to the care givers and friends during Mary’ s illness.
Dorothy Gray Sain Moore
Mrs. Dorothy Gray Sain Moore of Lewisville went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. A native of Forsyth County, she was born on June 5, 1938, to the late Thomas E. and Nova Dull Sain. She was a devoted and active member of Concord United Methodist Church of Lewisville. Mrs. Moore was an avid gardener and a member of Lewisville Garden Club. She was retired from N.C. Baptist Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jennings Moore; and brother Eugene Sain. To cherish memories of her life are daughter Jenifer Moore Gibson and son-in-law Matthew R. Gibson; a sister, Sarah S. Prevette, and husband Kenneth; devoted friend Dot Songer, all of Lewisville; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Concord United Methodist Church in Lewisville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concord United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1095, Lewisville, NC 27023; Hospice; or the American Cancer Association. The family would like to thank the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their help and support and wishes a special thank you to Leanne and Leslie for their compassion and kindness. A special thank you to the WFUBMC Comprehensive Cancer Center’ s physicians and staff, especially the Radiation-Oncology Department.
Keith Eugene Strauss
Mr. Keith Eugene Strauss Sr., 70, of Clemmons, formerly of Corning, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born April 6, 1937, in Osceola, Pa., he was the son of Bernita S. Mather of Corning and the late Louis J. Strauss. Mr. Strauss was retired from Wake Forest University. In addition to his family, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 35 years, Marian Velie Strauss; as well as brothers Roger L. Strauss and Carl J. Strauss. He is survived by his children, a daughter, Pamela (William) Parish of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; and sons Keith E. (Becky) Strauss Jr. of Walkertown; Plyna George Strauss of Stanleyville; and Bernard L. (Kelly) Strauss of Winston-Salem. Surviving grandchildren are Bryan C. Strauss, Amy L. Strauss, Linda G. Strauss, Megan Strauss, Erin L. Strauss and Andrea L. Strauss. A sister also survives him, Lucille M. Radeszisisky of Corning; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A beloved dog, Molly, also survives him; as do special friends Ruth and Bernie Cundiff; and neighbors Steve and Susan Breedlove. The family will receive from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 16, at Vogler and Sons Reynolda Road Chapel, with a service to follow immediately at noon. Dr. Chapman will preside. Burial will be at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Transitional Care and Palliative Care Units of Forsyth Medical Center as well as the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Sheree D. Williams
Sheree D. Williams, 40, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Feb. 13, 2008, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Sheree was a dedicated mother, wanting to raise her daughter, Christian. She was a loving daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. Sheree worked for Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center at the Kimel Park site. She was preceded in death by her father, David C. McBride. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Sheree loved life, the beach and skating. She was an avid speed skater and a member of speed teams in Winston-Salem and High Point where she won many competitions, going on to the Nationals. She was the daughter of Janet Lane and stepdaughter of Arley Lane. She leaves behind her 10-year old daughter, Christian Balee Williams of the home; her brother, Scott McBride, and wife Robin of Lewisville; stepmother Kathy McBride; and grandmother Kate McBride of Winston-Salem. There will be no public visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family would like to thank Dr. Julia Lawrence and Dr. Janet Horton and Hospice for their care. Many thanks to her former husband Jeff Williams for all the support he has given to us these past years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Lindsay Franklin Miller
Mr. Lindsay Franklin “L.F.” Miller, Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 19, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late Lindsay Franklin Miller, Sr. and Tishie Callicutt Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of Lewisville Baptist Church and was a United States Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was self-employed and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Maxine Archer and Dot Foster. Surviving is his wife, Betty Poindexter Miller; three children, Lindsay F. Miller III (Judy) of Rocky Mount, NC, Veda Luka (Steve) of Winston-Salem, and Tony Miller (Alice) of Jacksonville, NC; six grandchildren, Mary Jordan, Mikaela Anderson, Craig Luka, Jaclyn Branch, Denise Miller, and Matthew Miller; one great-grandchild, Emma Branch; also surviving is a brother, Ed Miller (Nannie) of Winston-Salem. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Lewisville Baptist Church with Rev. Les Puryear officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or to Lewisville Baptist Church, 125 Lewisville-Clemmons Road Lewisville, NC 27023.