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Mr. Frank Bryan Creager, 66, of Clemmons, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1941, in Saint Louis, Mo. to Frank F. and Mollie Evelyn Creager. Mr. Creager was a graduate of Arkansas State University and served in the Air Force reserves. He worked for Lever Brothers for 13 years and retired from Sara Lee after 23 years. He was an avid boating enthusiast and he loved golfing at Tanglewood until his health declined. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Robin Creager of the home; a son, Kevin Creager and wife Maria of the state of Washington; two daughters, Jodi Marion and husband Wayne of Clemmons, Dana Creager of Alexandria, Va.; and two grandchildren, Ashley and Jake Marion. A memorial service was held June 11 at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Frank and Robin’ s favorite charity, Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Humphries, Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Humphries, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away at The Oaks at Forsyth on Saturday, June, 9, 2007. He was born on June 25, 1924, in High Point to the late John and Della Pfaff Humphries. Mr. Humphries was schooled in Forsyth County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II in the 563rd Artillery Battalion in France and Germany. He was a member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church where he served as a diener and head usher. Mr. Humphries retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 37 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Yale Humphries in 1996, and a sister, Violet H. Hammons in 2000. Surviving him are his children, Elizabeth (Libby) Cates and husband Barry of Conway, S.C. and Ben Humphries and wife Patricia of Clemmons; two grandsons, Adam Cates of Conway and Grant Cates of Charlotte; two brothers-in-law, Alfred J. Hammons of Kernersville and James Yale of Germanton; and four nephews. A funeral service was conducted June 11, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Revs. Robert Peek, Norwood Green and Otis Durham officiating. Burial followws at Parklawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staffs at The Elms at Tanglewood and The Oaks at Forsyth and Dr. Gerald Fromson and Dr. Susan Auffinger for their care and love shown to Mr. Humphries. Memorials may be made to Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church, 3680 Old Lexington Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27107.
Smith, Richard Azee
Mr. Richard “Dick” Azee Smith, 73, of Clemmons, died Saturday, June 9th, 2007, at his home. He was born Feb. 19, 1934, in Forsyth County to Alec and Pattie E. Canter Smith. He was retired from Camel City Laundry and was a member of Gospel Mission Baptist Church in Tobaccoville. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Cebond and Elmer; and his wife, Wanda “Tootsie” Hall Smith, who died in 1990. Surviving are his son, Rick Smith of Clemmons; three daughters, Tammy Smith of Winston-Salem, Robin McIntosh and husband Keith of Midway, and Dawn Mitchell of Leicester; two grandchildren, Kristen and Ryan McIntosh; his special family, Debbie Reynolds, Donnie Mitchell, and Ronnie Ragan; a brother, Ray Smith of Clemmons; five sisters, Mae Williams of Statesville, Cora Luper of Clemmons, Mary Jean Rothrock and husband Joe of Tobaccoville, JoAnn McKee and husband Joe of Florence, Ala. and Margaret Todd and husband Linville of Lewisville; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral was conducted June 12, at Gospel Mission Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Johnson officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. He was a special husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, friend, and Pepaw. He will be missed. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com.