Aug 2010
Mrs. Milrose J. Shores
August 31, 2010
Mrs. Milrose Jarrett Shores departed this life on August 31, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on Jan 1, 1917 to Richard and Melinda Kimber Jarrett in East Bend, NC. She married Gid Shores in 1936 and he preceded her in death after 60 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her siblings: Mildred, Catherine and Alma Jarrett, Mable Jarrett Stimpson, Laura Stimpson, Eleanor Williams, Virginia Russell, William, Richard, Robert, Charles and James Jarrett.
Mrs. Shores was a member of Union Baptist Church where she was active in many capacities: president of Pastor’s Aid for nearly twenty years, co-chair for Women’s Day, supervisor of the Junior Usher Board, president of the Effort Aid and member of the Senior Usher Board and the Esther Missionary group. She loved and worked in the church until her health declined.
Mrs. Shores worked in RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for a few years but spent most of her employment years as a domestic worker. She was employed by Dr. and Mrs. Steven Klein prior to retirement.
Mrs. Shores was a great cook and was known for her fried chicken, mashed potatoes, string beans, caramel and pineapple cakes.
There were no children born to the union of Gid and Milrose Shores but “Ma Shores”, “Nana”, and “Granny”, as she was called,was mother to many. She will be missed by her brother, James (Martha) Jarrett of Philadelphia, PA; her many nieces, that cared for her, nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
Her flower garden will be empty but it was beautiful in her day.
Funeral services 12 Noon, Tuesday at Union Baptist Church, family visitation at 11:30 AM. Interment in Benbow Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery.
Master Charles E. Walker, III
August 29, 2010
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. - Acts 11:23
On September 17, 2008, God gave a bundle of joy to Charles E Walker Jr. and Calvisha Searcy at Forsyth Medical Center. Until he was able to speak, Charles (also known to family and friends as Trey) would always let you know his presence with a slap somewhere on your body. Trey started daycare at an early age-first at MudPies - Bolton and lastly The Sunshine House. He was a joy to be around and his love was quietly shown to those that were close to him. For a life so short, his love and great smiles will forever live in everyone’s heart who was a part of his life.
Trey was born with heart disease and on August 24, 2010 he began his recovery from open heart surgery. He departed this earthly life on Sunday August 29, 2010 at Wake Forest Medical Center after five days of a gallant fight.
Trey leaves cherish memories: his parents, Charles Walker Jr. and Calvisha Searcy; two sisters: Anaya Cunningham, Makaylah Walker and one brother, Charles I. Walker. Also left to mourn are paternal grandparents Ingrid (Caiphus) Rice, and Calvin Searcy, his maternal grandparents Charles Walker Sr. (Rhonda) and Nannette W. Taylor (Ronald); a great grandmother, Ms. Daisy Walker of Greensboro, NC and great grandfather Mr. Harold Weaver of the city. There are aunts- Antonette Hardy, Betty Searcy, Natasha Fair, Kimber Fair, Ericka Fair: two uncles- Richard Walker Sr. (Jalessa) and Telvin Davis along with a host of other aunts and uncles. In addition, there are several close cousins: Marcella Mungine, Christopher Stafford, Assata Hill, Richard C. Walker Jr., Caleb Walker, Douglas Roper, Erik Fair, Kyara Fair, and Allysiah Weston-Fair and one who was his best friend, Xzavier Hill.
He will forever be Daddy’s Trey Trey and Momma’s Baby. For a life well lived, for such a short time, he will truly be missed but never forgotten. He is an angel watching over us.
God, who holdest all souls in life; and callest them unto thee as seemeth best: we give them back, dear God, to thee who gavest them to us. But as thou didst not lose them in the giving, so we do not lose them by their return. For did not as the world giveth, givest thou, O Lord of souls: that which thou givest thou takest away: for life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death isonly the horizon, and the horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
Funeral services 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
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On September 17, 2008, God gave a bundle of joy to Charles E Walker Jr. and Calvisha Searcy at Forsyth Medical Center. Until he was able to speak, Charles (also known to family and friends as Trey) would always let you know his presence with a slap somewhere on your body. Trey started daycare at an early age-first at MudPies - Bolton and lastly The Sunshine House. He was a joy to be around and his love was quietly shown to those that were close to him. For a life so short, his love and great smiles will forever live in everyone’s heart who was a part of his life.
Trey was born with heart disease and on August 24, 2010 he began his recovery from open heart surgery. He departed this earthly life on Sunday August 29, 2010 at Wake Forest Medical Center after five days of a gallant fight.
Trey leaves cherish memories: his parents, Charles Walker Jr. and Calvisha Searcy; two sisters: Anaya Cunningham, Makaylah Walker and one brother, Charles I. Walker. Also left to mourn are paternal grandparents Ingrid (Caiphus) Rice, and Calvin Searcy, his maternal grandparents Charles Walker Sr. (Rhonda) and Nannette W. Taylor (Ronald); a great grandmother, Ms. Daisy Walker of Greensboro, NC and great grandfather Mr. Harold Weaver of the city. There are aunts- Antonette Hardy, Betty Searcy, Natasha Fair, Kimber Fair, Ericka Fair: two uncles- Richard Walker Sr. (Jalessa) and Telvin Davis along with a host of other aunts and uncles. In addition, there are several close cousins: Marcella Mungine, Christopher Stafford, Assata Hill, Richard C. Walker Jr., Caleb Walker, Douglas Roper, Erik Fair, Kyara Fair, and Allysiah Weston-Fair and one who was his best friend, Xzavier Hill.
He will forever be Daddy’s Trey Trey and Momma’s Baby. For a life well lived, for such a short time, he will truly be missed but never forgotten. He is an angel watching over us.
God, who holdest all souls in life; and callest them unto thee as seemeth best: we give them back, dear God, to thee who gavest them to us. But as thou didst not lose them in the giving, so we do not lose them by their return. For did not as the world giveth, givest thou, O Lord of souls: that which thou givest thou takest away: for life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death isonly the horizon, and the horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
Funeral services 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
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Mrs. Phyllis M. Kimber
August 16, 2010
Phyllis Martin Kimber, daughter of the late Les Martin and Ella Townsend Martin, was born in Ellerbe, North Carolina. She departed her earthly life for eternal life on Monday morning, August 16, 2010 at North Carolina Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Her professional employment career spanned more than forty years as an elementary and middle school teacher. In her leisure time, Phyllis enjoyed cooking and traveling.
She was also known among her family, friends and co-workers as an outstanding cook and organizer of family events. As a baker, she was perhaps best known for her pound cake and apple pie, which were always in demand. Phyllis was a member of the General Missionary Ministry, having served as the secretary for numerous years and very active in several of their ministries for over 36 years. She was also a member of the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory and legacy of love, her husband of forty-four years, Robert Calvin Kimber; two children, Emily Marie and Robert Martin Kimber; one sister, Henrietta Malloy Wheeler; four brothers, James Arthur, Willard, Earl (Jeannette) and Leslie (Rita) Martin; three grandchildren, Michaela, Monet, Shamayla, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was also known among her family, friends and co-workers as an outstanding cook and organizer of family events. As a baker, she was perhaps best known for her pound cake and apple pie, which were always in demand. Phyllis was a member of the General Missionary Ministry, having served as the secretary for numerous years and very active in several of their ministries for over 36 years. She was also a member of the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory and legacy of love, her husband of forty-four years, Robert Calvin Kimber; two children, Emily Marie and Robert Martin Kimber; one sister, Henrietta Malloy Wheeler; four brothers, James Arthur, Willard, Earl (Jeannette) and Leslie (Rita) Martin; three grandchildren, Michaela, Monet, Shamayla, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Lorrain R. Rorie
August 16, 2010
Mrs. Lorrain Rousseau Rorie transitioned from this life to eternal life on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1937 in Adah, PA and was the devoted daughter of the late James Rousseau and Nettie Rousseau Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Jacqueline Rorie Higgins. Mrs. Rorie was a graduate of Atkins High School and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College. She was a retired employee of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Mrs. Rorie was an active and faithful member of Zion Memorial Baptist Church until declining health. She served as Deaconess and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was past president of Missionary Group #1. Mrs. Rorie was also a member of Eastern Star Meridian Chapter #308 O.E.S. Prince Hall Affiliation and a member of the Golden Circle, King Solomons Assembly #64.
She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband of 56 years, Henry Thomas Rorie; daughter, Ramona Griffin (Byron); son, Henry Thomas Rorie, Jr. (Pamela); stepspn, Aaron Wellman; sister, Nettie R. Dixon; brother, James A. Rousseau (Jean); brother-in-law, Harvey Rorie (Geraldine); 8 grandchildren: Tremaine Rorie (Shaketha), Lauren Griffin, Brenton Griffin, Charlisa Griffin, Henry Thomas Rorie, III, Tamera Rorie, Ashley Willoughby, Sakieo Williams; 6 great grandchildren: Makayla Griffin, D’Aaron Miller, Tequila Miller, Sakeio Williams, Jr., Kalasia Williams, Rishawn Harris, Jr. and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staffs at Forsyth Medical Center, Salem Dialysis Center and Mrs. Margaret Briston for her loving daily care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Memorial Baptist Church for the Jacqueline Rorie Higgins Scholarship Fund.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Zion Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staffs at Forsyth Medical Center, Salem Dialysis Center and Mrs. Margaret Briston for her loving daily care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Memorial Baptist Church for the Jacqueline Rorie Higgins Scholarship Fund.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid upon me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not only to me , but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-9
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She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband of 56 years, Henry Thomas Rorie; daughter, Ramona Griffin (Byron); son, Henry Thomas Rorie, Jr. (Pamela); stepspn, Aaron Wellman; sister, Nettie R. Dixon; brother, James A. Rousseau (Jean); brother-in-law, Harvey Rorie (Geraldine); 8 grandchildren: Tremaine Rorie (Shaketha), Lauren Griffin, Brenton Griffin, Charlisa Griffin, Henry Thomas Rorie, III, Tamera Rorie, Ashley Willoughby, Sakieo Williams; 6 great grandchildren: Makayla Griffin, D’Aaron Miller, Tequila Miller, Sakeio Williams, Jr., Kalasia Williams, Rishawn Harris, Jr. and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staffs at Forsyth Medical Center, Salem Dialysis Center and Mrs. Margaret Briston for her loving daily care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Memorial Baptist Church for the Jacqueline Rorie Higgins Scholarship Fund.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Zion Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staffs at Forsyth Medical Center, Salem Dialysis Center and Mrs. Margaret Briston for her loving daily care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Memorial Baptist Church for the Jacqueline Rorie Higgins Scholarship Fund.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid upon me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not only to me , but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-9
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Mrs. Lillie R. Myrick
August 14, 2010
Lillie Mae Ridley Myrick was born on May 24, 1924 in Brunswick County, Virginia. She was the second of ten children born to the late Robert H. and Ella Callis Ridley. Three siblings, Robert H. Ridley, Jr., Jack M.Ridley and Sara Ridley Carroll, preceded her in death. Lillie received her education in Brunswick County and graduated magna cum laude from St. Paul's College in 1946.
While attending St. Paul's College, she met James Lawrence Myrick of Portsmouth, Virginia. They married in 1945 and Lillie moved with her husband to Portsmouth where she lived for sixty years. Two daughters and a son were born to this union.
Lillie accepted Christ at an early age. When she moved to Portsmouth, she immediately joined Third Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. C. H. Jordan and his wife, Mary Agnes, she became a charter member and the first president of the C. H. Jordan Crusaders Club and served in this capacity for 47 years. Lillie's work with the Crusaders epitomized the term "labor of love". She spearheaded many, many fundraisers summer bazaars, plays, dinner sales and musical concerts. Lillie also sponsored social outings; she particularly enjoyed sponsoring trips to Williamsburg to see the outdoor drama, "The Common Glory". She took enormous pride in her work with the Crusaders and the contributions this group made t9 the ministries of Third Baptist Church. In addition to her work with the Crusaders, Lillie was an active participant in other church activities including Vacation Bible School and Junior Missionaries.
When James Myrick died unexpectedly in 1961, Lillie became a young widow with three children. In order to improve her family's circumstances, Lillie entered the work force in 1962 and secured a position as a military pay clerk at the Norfolk Naval Base where she worked until her retirement in 1987. During her employment, she received several commendations for excellence.
As a parent, Lillie held her children to high standards. She demanded excellence in academics and in life. She extolled the virtues of hard work and led by example. She was a firm disciplinarian but she was also fierce in defense of her children. Lillie had a strong sense of right and wrong and imparted her moral code to her children. She was also the proudest and most indulgent grandmother you have ever seen.
Declining health necessitated relocation to Winston-Salem in 2005 where she resided until her passing.
On August 14,2010, Lillie Mae Ridley Myrick's earthly journey ended at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Left to rejoice in her memory are two daughters, Yvonne V. Myrick and Janet Myrick (Charlie)Wall of Winston-Salem, NC; one son, James Lawrence (Rhonda) Myrick, Jr. of Bowie, MD; two granddaughters, Jerlil L Myrick ofCllliton, MD and Denise C. Wall of Winston-Salem, NC; one grandson,
David C. Wall of Winston-Salem, NC;two brothers, Edward L. (Florence) Ridley of Lanham, MD and FrancisR. (Shirley) Ridley of Clinton, MD; four sisters, Lillian Ridley Thomas of Emporia,VA, ,EstherRidley Lee of Covington, VA, Nancy Ridley Bishop of College Park, MD, and Doris Ridley Patrick of Lanham, MD; fourteen nieces and nephews, fifteen great nieces and great nephews and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Third Baptist Church, 461 Godwin Street, Portsmouth, VA at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The family will receive visitors in the chapel adjoining the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.
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While attending St. Paul's College, she met James Lawrence Myrick of Portsmouth, Virginia. They married in 1945 and Lillie moved with her husband to Portsmouth where she lived for sixty years. Two daughters and a son were born to this union.
Lillie accepted Christ at an early age. When she moved to Portsmouth, she immediately joined Third Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. C. H. Jordan and his wife, Mary Agnes, she became a charter member and the first president of the C. H. Jordan Crusaders Club and served in this capacity for 47 years. Lillie's work with the Crusaders epitomized the term "labor of love". She spearheaded many, many fundraisers summer bazaars, plays, dinner sales and musical concerts. Lillie also sponsored social outings; she particularly enjoyed sponsoring trips to Williamsburg to see the outdoor drama, "The Common Glory". She took enormous pride in her work with the Crusaders and the contributions this group made t9 the ministries of Third Baptist Church. In addition to her work with the Crusaders, Lillie was an active participant in other church activities including Vacation Bible School and Junior Missionaries.
When James Myrick died unexpectedly in 1961, Lillie became a young widow with three children. In order to improve her family's circumstances, Lillie entered the work force in 1962 and secured a position as a military pay clerk at the Norfolk Naval Base where she worked until her retirement in 1987. During her employment, she received several commendations for excellence.
As a parent, Lillie held her children to high standards. She demanded excellence in academics and in life. She extolled the virtues of hard work and led by example. She was a firm disciplinarian but she was also fierce in defense of her children. Lillie had a strong sense of right and wrong and imparted her moral code to her children. She was also the proudest and most indulgent grandmother you have ever seen.
Declining health necessitated relocation to Winston-Salem in 2005 where she resided until her passing.
On August 14,2010, Lillie Mae Ridley Myrick's earthly journey ended at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Left to rejoice in her memory are two daughters, Yvonne V. Myrick and Janet Myrick (Charlie)Wall of Winston-Salem, NC; one son, James Lawrence (Rhonda) Myrick, Jr. of Bowie, MD; two granddaughters, Jerlil L Myrick ofCllliton, MD and Denise C. Wall of Winston-Salem, NC; one grandson,
David C. Wall of Winston-Salem, NC;two brothers, Edward L. (Florence) Ridley of Lanham, MD and FrancisR. (Shirley) Ridley of Clinton, MD; four sisters, Lillian Ridley Thomas of Emporia,VA, ,EstherRidley Lee of Covington, VA, Nancy Ridley Bishop of College Park, MD, and Doris Ridley Patrick of Lanham, MD; fourteen nieces and nephews, fifteen great nieces and great nephews and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Third Baptist Church, 461 Godwin Street, Portsmouth, VA at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The family will receive visitors in the chapel adjoining the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.
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Mr. William H. Andrews
August 14, 2010
Mr. William Henry Andrews departed this life on Saturday, August 14, 2010, surrounded by members of his immediate family at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born December 18, 1930, to Daniel W. and Jessie Stevenson Andrews, Sr., Mr. Andrews was the youngest of five siblings. He attended public schools of Winston-Salem and graduated from Atkins High School with the Class of 1948. He graduated with a BS Degree in Commercial Industries from Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama. A member of the ROTC, he was commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force. He was promoted to Captain while serving and promoted to Captain in the U. S. Air Force Reserves. After a long and illustrious career, Mr. Andrews retired from the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem and was Chairman of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners of Winston-Salem for 10 years. He was builder and former owner of Andrews Heights in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Andrews was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Highland Avenue; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Bachelor Benedict Club; and the Tuskegee University Alumni Association.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn Jessie Andrews, originally of Mobile, Alabama whom he met at Tuskegee; a son, William Henri Andrews II of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Joya A. Coleman (Herbert) of Miami, FL; a brother, Daniel W. Andrews, Jr. (Janet) of Winston-Salem; and five grandchildren, David Michael Andrews of Columbia, MD, Kimberly Joi Andrews of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and, Jade Alicia Coleman, Herbert Coleman, Jr.; and Emanuel Coleman all of Miami, FL.; and a devoted sister-in-law Mary Andrews of Winston-Salem and brother in law Rev. E.E. Bufford of Nashville, Tennessee and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at First Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Andrews was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Highland Avenue; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Bachelor Benedict Club; and the Tuskegee University Alumni Association.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn Jessie Andrews, originally of Mobile, Alabama whom he met at Tuskegee; a son, William Henri Andrews II of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Joya A. Coleman (Herbert) of Miami, FL; a brother, Daniel W. Andrews, Jr. (Janet) of Winston-Salem; and five grandchildren, David Michael Andrews of Columbia, MD, Kimberly Joi Andrews of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and, Jade Alicia Coleman, Herbert Coleman, Jr.; and Emanuel Coleman all of Miami, FL.; and a devoted sister-in-law Mary Andrews of Winston-Salem and brother in law Rev. E.E. Bufford of Nashville, Tennessee and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at First Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.