Apr 2014
Mr. Donald Spencer
April 23, 2014
On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Donald Spencer ended his earthly journey. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 17, 1935 to parents Selma Gwyn and Frances Spencer. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools and graduated from Atkins High School. Donald served three years in the US Army and five years in the Army Reserve. He continued his education at Winston-Salem State University, graduating with a degree in Education. He further studied at NC A&T State University and UNC-Charlotte. He was a life-long educator. He began his teaching career in Sanford, NC followed by many years in Rowan County before coming to the WSFC school system. He dedicated over 41 years in the profession he loved. He was a member of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), where he served as District Five Director, and the National Educators Association (NEA). In addition to his professional associations, Donald was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and continued to be a very committed brother in the fraternity. He was a very active member of the St. John CME Church. There he was a former Sunday School superintendent, teacher of the Manning Sunday School class, steward and lay leader, and a member of the Men’s Chorus and the J.L. Pickens Choir. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife and caregiver Jacqueline Ledbetter Spencer; three sons: Ronald Spencer (Pamela) of Belville, Michigan, Donald Lamont Spencer and Derek Spencer (Leigh) of Winston-Salem; two daughters: Donna Montague (Bobby) of Raleigh, NC and Vanessa Spencer of Detroit, Michigan. Grandchildren: Charissa Salter (Devin) and Leron Spencer and great-grandchild, Devin Jr. Three sisters: Mildred Brown and Darlene Sloan (B.T. Sloan) of Winston-Salem, NC, and Lela Gibbs of Bonita, CA; two brothers: Eugene Wade of Charlotte, NC and Terrance Gwyn of Winston-Salem, NC; one uncle: Bobby Gwyn (Delores) and one aunt: Doris Thornton (Thomas); a mother-in-law, Naomi Ledbetter and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. John CME Church with Reverend Peris Lester officiating. Family visitation will be at 12:00 noon followed by funeral services at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John CME Church in memory of Donald Spencer. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. John CME Church with Reverend Peris Lester officiating. Family visitation will be at 12:00 noon followed by funeral services at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John CME Church in memory of Donald Spencer. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Roland Tennyson Wade
April 21, 2014
Mr. Roland Tennyson Wade was born in Winston-Salem on April 2, 1948 to the late Jimmy Cook and Agnes Wade Cook. On Monday, April 21, 2014 he entered into eternal rest at Forsyth Medical Center.
Tenn grew up in Happy Hill Gardens. He attended Diggs Elementary School and Anderson Junior/Senior High School. He received his early pre-school education and Christian Training at St. Andrews United Methodist Church.
Following graduation, he obtained a job with Duke Energy (formerly Duke Power) where he worked as a lineman and a lineman supervisor for 30 years. “Tenn” as most people called him, retired from Duke Energy in 2000. He then worked for AC Delco until his passing. In his quiet time after retirement, he was often helping someone in his neighborhood; walking his dogs – Miss “C” and Kelby; doing yard work; watching TV; or just lying around the house.
Tenn was a dedicated and lifetime member of the J. H. Anderson Alumni Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Minnie Lewis Mock Holden; his Uncle Edward Mock; his brother Rev. Lawrence Leon Wade, Sr.; his Aunt Laura Mae Griffith; his cousin Marilyn Griffith Turner; his brothers Edward, Ralph and Johnny Cook; his sisters Eloise Cook-Johnson and Ellen Cook-Temple both of Baltimore MD.
To treasure and cherish happy memories of Tenn are: his longtime love, Linda Wright; his sons: Kevin Wade (Dayna) and Dias Wade (Leah) and their mother, Cynthia Crosby; his daughter TaMonica Wright; his brothers Rev. Eddie L. Wade of Albany, GA; Alfred Wade of Winston-Salem, NC; Herbert Cooke of Camden, SC; Rev. George William Cook of Chesapeake, VA; his sisters Ethel L. Cook of Baltimore, MD; Marcella Cook of Charlotte, NC; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grand and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour in the chapel.
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Tenn grew up in Happy Hill Gardens. He attended Diggs Elementary School and Anderson Junior/Senior High School. He received his early pre-school education and Christian Training at St. Andrews United Methodist Church.
Following graduation, he obtained a job with Duke Energy (formerly Duke Power) where he worked as a lineman and a lineman supervisor for 30 years. “Tenn” as most people called him, retired from Duke Energy in 2000. He then worked for AC Delco until his passing. In his quiet time after retirement, he was often helping someone in his neighborhood; walking his dogs – Miss “C” and Kelby; doing yard work; watching TV; or just lying around the house.
Tenn was a dedicated and lifetime member of the J. H. Anderson Alumni Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Minnie Lewis Mock Holden; his Uncle Edward Mock; his brother Rev. Lawrence Leon Wade, Sr.; his Aunt Laura Mae Griffith; his cousin Marilyn Griffith Turner; his brothers Edward, Ralph and Johnny Cook; his sisters Eloise Cook-Johnson and Ellen Cook-Temple both of Baltimore MD.
To treasure and cherish happy memories of Tenn are: his longtime love, Linda Wright; his sons: Kevin Wade (Dayna) and Dias Wade (Leah) and their mother, Cynthia Crosby; his daughter TaMonica Wright; his brothers Rev. Eddie L. Wade of Albany, GA; Alfred Wade of Winston-Salem, NC; Herbert Cooke of Camden, SC; Rev. George William Cook of Chesapeake, VA; his sisters Ethel L. Cook of Baltimore, MD; Marcella Cook of Charlotte, NC; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grand and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour in the chapel.
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Mr. Dallas D. Shaw
April 20, 2014
Mr. Dallas D. Shaw, 46, passed away on April 20, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Dallas was born on March 17, 1968 in Dunn, NC to Helen Shaw and James McNeill. He spent his childhood in Fayetteville, NC and attended the public schools. He was a graduate of Central Carolina Community College.
Dallas has spent the past 14 years living in Winston-Salem, NC where he was a shipping supervisor for Dudley Products and a self-employed barber. He had many loves which included his nieces and nephews, older people and people in general. He had an infectious smile, enjoyed the outdoors and was a motorcycle enthusiast. Dallas loved “hanging with the fellas” especially if they were in Las Vegas.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Terrell Shaw and his beloved grandmother Corena Shaw.
Left to cherish their memories of Dallas are: his wife of 12 years, Tracey Shaw; his mother, Helen Shaw of Greensboro, NC; mother-in-law, Mary Smith of Dunn, NC, Adopted son Josh Jenkins of Fayetteville; sisters-in–law, Aqua Smith of Dunn, Chrystal Smith of Germany, Felica Whitworth of Raleigh, Tonya Draper of NY, Serena Smith of Cary; Sister, Nicole Buresh(Shawn) of Winston Salem; Brothers –in-law, Jonathan Smith of Winston Salem, Herb Smith of Dunn. Brothers, Myron McNeill of NY and James McNeill of MO; Father, James ‘Duke’ McNeill of MO. Father-in-law, Herbert Smith (Brenda) of NY; Paternal Grandmother, Isabel Ralls of Godwin, NC; Nine Aunts; Four Uncles; Six Nieces; Eleven Nephews and a host of cousins and friends.
One very special Auntie-Gereline ‘Jean’ Shaw of Winston-Salem.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 26, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home in Winston Salem. The family visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour in the chapel and Mr. Shaw will be available for public viewing on Friday 12 Noon-7pm. Graveside rites and burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Dunn NC on Sunday with a 12:30 viewing and service immediately following. The family will receive friends at 907 Cedarbranch Trail, Winston Salem, NC.
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Dallas has spent the past 14 years living in Winston-Salem, NC where he was a shipping supervisor for Dudley Products and a self-employed barber. He had many loves which included his nieces and nephews, older people and people in general. He had an infectious smile, enjoyed the outdoors and was a motorcycle enthusiast. Dallas loved “hanging with the fellas” especially if they were in Las Vegas.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Terrell Shaw and his beloved grandmother Corena Shaw.
Left to cherish their memories of Dallas are: his wife of 12 years, Tracey Shaw; his mother, Helen Shaw of Greensboro, NC; mother-in-law, Mary Smith of Dunn, NC, Adopted son Josh Jenkins of Fayetteville; sisters-in–law, Aqua Smith of Dunn, Chrystal Smith of Germany, Felica Whitworth of Raleigh, Tonya Draper of NY, Serena Smith of Cary; Sister, Nicole Buresh(Shawn) of Winston Salem; Brothers –in-law, Jonathan Smith of Winston Salem, Herb Smith of Dunn. Brothers, Myron McNeill of NY and James McNeill of MO; Father, James ‘Duke’ McNeill of MO. Father-in-law, Herbert Smith (Brenda) of NY; Paternal Grandmother, Isabel Ralls of Godwin, NC; Nine Aunts; Four Uncles; Six Nieces; Eleven Nephews and a host of cousins and friends.
One very special Auntie-Gereline ‘Jean’ Shaw of Winston-Salem.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 26, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home in Winston Salem. The family visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour in the chapel and Mr. Shaw will be available for public viewing on Friday 12 Noon-7pm. Graveside rites and burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Dunn NC on Sunday with a 12:30 viewing and service immediately following. The family will receive friends at 907 Cedarbranch Trail, Winston Salem, NC.
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Mrs. Pauline R. Caldwell
April 15, 2014
Pauline R. Caldwell, of 2045 Cannon Avenue, was born on March 12, 1937 to the late Paul H. Rice and Mamie C. Rice. She departed this life on April 15, 2014 after a brief illness.
Mrs. Caldwell attended the public schools of this city as well as Winston-Salem Teacher’s College (a.k.a. WSSU). She began her professional career working for the federal government in Washington, DC. She and her family returned home to Winston-Salem in 1968. She retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1988 after 20 years of service.
Her favorite passion was playing cards. Whether it be bridge, pinochle, bid whist or spades – she ruled the table at them all. In route to earning her RUBY in bridge she traveled the country acquiring trophies as she wore the signature outfits she became known for. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing slot machines - from Robinhood Rd. to Las Vegas Blvd. While she was enjoying these past times, she made many friends and lasting relationships.
Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Caldwell and four brothers: Calvanor, Clistus, Milton, and Alvin.
She leaves to mourn her loss: one daughter, Melissa (James) Adams of Kernersville; one son, Terence Caldwell of Atlanta, GA. Two grandsons, James Jr. and Kevin Adams. One step-granddaughter, Angie (Donald) Dulin. Two sisters, Rosa and Revia Rice. Three brothers, Ellis (Hedy), Kenneth (Mary) and David Rice. One great granddaughter, Mia Dulin and two great grandsons, Brendon Adams and Donald Dulin Jr. Two beloved god-great grandsons, Joseph Lyles and D’Ronnie Hilliard. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mrs. Caldwell attended the public schools of this city as well as Winston-Salem Teacher’s College (a.k.a. WSSU). She began her professional career working for the federal government in Washington, DC. She and her family returned home to Winston-Salem in 1968. She retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1988 after 20 years of service.
Her favorite passion was playing cards. Whether it be bridge, pinochle, bid whist or spades – she ruled the table at them all. In route to earning her RUBY in bridge she traveled the country acquiring trophies as she wore the signature outfits she became known for. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing slot machines - from Robinhood Rd. to Las Vegas Blvd. While she was enjoying these past times, she made many friends and lasting relationships.
Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Caldwell and four brothers: Calvanor, Clistus, Milton, and Alvin.
She leaves to mourn her loss: one daughter, Melissa (James) Adams of Kernersville; one son, Terence Caldwell of Atlanta, GA. Two grandsons, James Jr. and Kevin Adams. One step-granddaughter, Angie (Donald) Dulin. Two sisters, Rosa and Revia Rice. Three brothers, Ellis (Hedy), Kenneth (Mary) and David Rice. One great granddaughter, Mia Dulin and two great grandsons, Brendon Adams and Donald Dulin Jr. Two beloved god-great grandsons, Joseph Lyles and D’Ronnie Hilliard. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mr. Glenn White
April 07, 2014
Mr..Glenn White made his transition on April 7, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born on November 3, 1949 in Marion, SC to the late Richard White Sr. and Estella Oden McFadden.
He was preceded in death by one sister Jacquelyn and two brothers Richard White Jr., Odyses White. He is survived by his mother, Estella McFadden of the home, four daughters, Taundra White, Sheleta Walker of the city. LeDawna White, Nekeba White of New Hampshire. Two sisters Gloria Richardson, Vernessa ( Kenneth Wright Sr.) of the city; two brothers: Tony White, Sacramento California, Ronzoni White (Carolyn) of Missouri; four aunts all of Marion South Carolina, two adopted sisters Brenda Burke, Inez Conner, one uncle Freddie Young of the city. 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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He was preceded in death by one sister Jacquelyn and two brothers Richard White Jr., Odyses White. He is survived by his mother, Estella McFadden of the home, four daughters, Taundra White, Sheleta Walker of the city. LeDawna White, Nekeba White of New Hampshire. Two sisters Gloria Richardson, Vernessa ( Kenneth Wright Sr.) of the city; two brothers: Tony White, Sacramento California, Ronzoni White (Carolyn) of Missouri; four aunts all of Marion South Carolina, two adopted sisters Brenda Burke, Inez Conner, one uncle Freddie Young of the city. 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2014 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mrs. Bessie J. Bright
April 06, 2014
Mrs. Bessie Mae Joyce Bright was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born on February 26, 1930 to the late Reverend John T. Joyce and Lomia Summers Joyce.
After graduating from Carver High School, she attended Winston Salem Teachers College where she received her bachelor’s degree in education.
Mrs. Bright taught in Columbia, South Carolina for several years before marrying William Andrew Bright in 1960. They had two sons, Andre Pierre and Cedric Marc both whom she adored. Mrs. Bright retired from the High Point school system after teaching for 25 years.
She was a steadfast member of Wentz Memorial Congregational United Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Andrew Bright; her brothers Charles Joyce, Calvin Joyce and Jeff Joyce; and her beloved sister, Louise Glenn.
She is survived by her sons, Andre Bright and Dr. Cedric (Maria) Bright; granddaughters, Victoria Michelle and Vanessa Alexandra; a grandson, Andrew Weldon; brother-in-law, Harry Orlo (Rebeca) Bright; nieces, Marie (Wayne) Rezab, Barbara (Odell) Tillery and Miriam (Clifford) Bright; nephews, James Joyce and David Bright; many great nieces and nephews and a host of other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ. The family will greet friends from 11:00 am until 11:30 am at the church.
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