MS. Carolyn Baines
Ms. Carolyn Baines, 55, passed away quietly on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on March 27, 1956 in Robeson County, NC to Mr. Nathaniel Smith and Sarah Baines.
Ms. Baines attended and graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She enjoyed being with family and friends especially playing with her nieces and nephews. Carolyn also enjoyed fishing.
Carolyn is survived by her mother, Sarah; sisters: Katherine Smith of New York, Sharon (Boyd) Williams of the city; a brother, Curtis Smith; a devoted friend, Ray; an aunt, Doretha Baines; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A service of memory was held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.
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Mrs. Mary Syfonsbia Payne
She enjoyed many things, including traveling, flowers, church, cooking and watching cooking shows. Her passion was spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Rev. Gilbert Dobson, two sisters, Vaughnita Reynolds and Edna Randleman. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Sandy A. Payne and six children: Sandy R. Payne (Nancy), Columbus, IN, Vaughnita Soloman, Mary L. Drummond, Patrice E. Adams (Christopher), Ervin L. Payne (Rita), Winnepeg, Canada, Timothy Payne (Patricia); eighteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Louise Payne, Charleston, SC; a step-daughter, Johnetta McGriff; dedicated niece and nephew, Carol Reynolds and Keith Randleman; a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Mrs. Geraldine Moss, the staff of Springwood Care Center, and Forsyth Medical Center, Palliative Care.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at St. John CME Church, 650 NW Crawford Place with Rev. Edward L. Thomas, officiating. Family visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.
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Ms. Evelyn E. Barber
Miss Evelyn Elzenia Barber of 6033 Santa Maria Drive, Winston-Salem, NC (formerly of 333 Brevard Street, Statesville, NC) gave herself willingly to the Lord, July 5, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Evelyn was born on February 12, 1929 to the late Henry and Ola Woods Barber. She was educated in the Rowan County School System-Knox County. Evelyn retired from Iredell Memorial Hospital after over 40 years of service. She enjoyed cultivating joyful and meaningful relations with family and friends. She nurtured and enriched the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Evelyn gave graciously and unselfishly to her only child, as well as, to all of her family members.
Evelyn joined Knox Grove Baptist Church at an early age. She was an active participant in many church functions and activities. Having a gifted voice she was a member of the Soul Stirrers Gospel Choir. In later life (as resident at the Oaks At Forsyth) Evelyn was known to begin and end her day singing songs of praise to the Lord. She would also sing during the day giving thanks for her blessings.
Evelyn is survived by a very appreciative and loving family. She taught them the true meaning of Trust, Faith, Peace and Love-which she gave unconditionally and received unconditionally. Cherishing her living love is her daughter Cynthia (Linwood), grandson Brent, great-grandsons Kaleb, Bryson, and Cameron, and her special niece Kashja, and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Knox Grove Baptist Church, Cleveland, NC. The family greeted friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church and Friday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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Ms. Alice M. Roseboro
She is survived by a devoted son, Clevell (Deborah), eight grandchildren, David Payne (Antoinette) , Clevell, II (Amber), Ivy Gillis, John Roseboro (Maricia), Kellie Roseboro, Aisha Jiggetts (Vernon), Maurice and Marcus Wright. Four sisters, Mildred Griffin, Azalee Vinson (James), Bertha Parks and Robbie Allenl; Six brothers: John (Harold) Roseboro, Langhorne, Pa., Eugene Roseboro (Viola), Tobaccoville, NC, Rev. Ardeal Roseboro (Diane), Archie Roseboro, Curtis Roseboro, and Samuel Roseboro (Elaine). Ten great-grandchildren. A very special niece, Charlene Roseboro and a host of nieces and nephews.
Alice graduated from Atkins Senior High School, Class of 1948 and McLean Stenographer School. She retired from Forsyth Hospital (Social Work Dept.) after twenty-five years of service and the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools (North Hills Elementary School).A life-long member of the Friendship Baptist Church, where she faithfully participated in BTD, Sunday School, Missionary, Vacation Bible School, Women Council, Wednesday Night Bible Study and was a former member of the Senior Choir and the Effort Club. She was an active member of James H. Young #592, Order of Eastern Star, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Amicae, National Educators Association, North Carolina Retired Educators Personnel Association, Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association, National Education Support Personnel Association and former Den Leader of Boy Scout Troop #818.
The Family will receive friends at a Reflection Service, Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 7:00-8:30 PM at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The remains will be placed in the church one and a half hour prior to the Homegoing Service which will be held, Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 12:30 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, with Rev. Stacey L. Frazier, officiating.