Nov 2009
Mrs. Maybelle Cobb Hedgley
November 29, 2009
Mrs. Maybelle Cobb Hedgley had her Homecoming on the night of Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born to the late Reverend Frank E. Cobb and Clarabell Faithful Cobb in Tarboro, NC on November 16, 1928. She attended schools in Duquesne, Pa and moved to Winston-Salem, NC to attend Kate B. Reynolds Memorial Nursing School. She graduated as a Registered Nurse and began working in the hospital, specializing in the operating room. She went to Chicago, IL to further her training as a Nurse Anesthetist, for which she received certification. She retired from Forsyth Memorial Hospital after 40 years as a Forsyth County employee.
Maybelle Cobb married the late Rev. Dr. David R. Hedgley, pastor of First Baptist Church, East Winston in July, 1969. Mrs. Hedgley was an active member at First Baptist Church, belonging to the Women’s Progressive Club, Home and Foreign Missionary Ministry, Chair of the Deaconess Board, Sunday school and the Forsyth Missionary Union. In the community, she was a member of the 25th Street Flower and Condolence Club, the Winston-Salem Ministers Wife Auxilliary, and Chi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority. After her husband’s death in July, 1998, she moved back to Pennsylvania to be with her sister, Julia and their niece and two nephews.
In addition to her parents, and her husband, Mrs. Hedgley was also preceded in death by her sister, Julia E. Cobb in July, 2009 and brother, Frank E. Cobb. She leaves to mourn a stepdaughter, Christine Hedgley-Johnson, a stepson, Dr. David R. Hedgley, Jr.; a niece, Lacey Cobb four nephews, Frank Cobb, Jr., Jimmy Cobb, Malik Gray and Marieo Gray; four granddaughters: Angela K. Hedgley, Andrea K. Hedgley, Deborah F. Johnson, and Christel H. Ray; three great grandchildren and many Nursing colleagues and friends.
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Maybelle Cobb married the late Rev. Dr. David R. Hedgley, pastor of First Baptist Church, East Winston in July, 1969. Mrs. Hedgley was an active member at First Baptist Church, belonging to the Women’s Progressive Club, Home and Foreign Missionary Ministry, Chair of the Deaconess Board, Sunday school and the Forsyth Missionary Union. In the community, she was a member of the 25th Street Flower and Condolence Club, the Winston-Salem Ministers Wife Auxilliary, and Chi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority. After her husband’s death in July, 1998, she moved back to Pennsylvania to be with her sister, Julia and their niece and two nephews.
In addition to her parents, and her husband, Mrs. Hedgley was also preceded in death by her sister, Julia E. Cobb in July, 2009 and brother, Frank E. Cobb. She leaves to mourn a stepdaughter, Christine Hedgley-Johnson, a stepson, Dr. David R. Hedgley, Jr.; a niece, Lacey Cobb four nephews, Frank Cobb, Jr., Jimmy Cobb, Malik Gray and Marieo Gray; four granddaughters: Angela K. Hedgley, Andrea K. Hedgley, Deborah F. Johnson, and Christel H. Ray; three great grandchildren and many Nursing colleagues and friends.
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Ms. Aretta J. Adams
November 20, 2009
Aretta J. Adams, affectionately known as “Retta” was called to her heavenly home on Sunday November 15 following an extended illness. Aretta was born March 25, 1944 to the late Robert and Mary Simington Adams. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Jacqueline A. Thomas.
She was a faithful member of Reynolds Temple CME Church where she participated in numerous activities. She was a graduate of Anderson High School Class of 1962 and attended Winston-Salem State Teachers College. Aretta worked for Piedmont Airlines, now US Airways, retiring with 32 years of service.
To cherish her memory is her brother, Donald L. Adams, Sr; sisters Sherlane A. Hill, and Doris L. Adams of Winston-Salem, and Gloria A. Ivey of Atlanta; nieces Monique and Camille Ivey of Atlanta, Janet Thomas, and Jennifer Sharnele Hill; nephews James Thomas, III, Donald Adams, Jr, William R. (Mary) Hill, of this city and Geoffrey Hill, New York; six great nephews and nieces; uncles: Clarence (Geneva) Simington, Gartha L. (Lillie) Simington of Winston-Salem and J. Carnell (Mary Lee) Simington of Minnesota; aunts: Eloise Simington, Ernestine Simington of the city, and Delray McDonald of New York; special cousins: Ruth Oree and Vicki Taborn; special friends: Sharal Reed, Blondie Glenn, Linnie Clark, Jerelyn Travick and Marvelle Willoughby; special family friend, Maurice Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
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She was a faithful member of Reynolds Temple CME Church where she participated in numerous activities. She was a graduate of Anderson High School Class of 1962 and attended Winston-Salem State Teachers College. Aretta worked for Piedmont Airlines, now US Airways, retiring with 32 years of service.
To cherish her memory is her brother, Donald L. Adams, Sr; sisters Sherlane A. Hill, and Doris L. Adams of Winston-Salem, and Gloria A. Ivey of Atlanta; nieces Monique and Camille Ivey of Atlanta, Janet Thomas, and Jennifer Sharnele Hill; nephews James Thomas, III, Donald Adams, Jr, William R. (Mary) Hill, of this city and Geoffrey Hill, New York; six great nephews and nieces; uncles: Clarence (Geneva) Simington, Gartha L. (Lillie) Simington of Winston-Salem and J. Carnell (Mary Lee) Simington of Minnesota; aunts: Eloise Simington, Ernestine Simington of the city, and Delray McDonald of New York; special cousins: Ruth Oree and Vicki Taborn; special friends: Sharal Reed, Blondie Glenn, Linnie Clark, Jerelyn Travick and Marvelle Willoughby; special family friend, Maurice Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Willa Y. Truesdale
November 13, 2009
Mrs. Willa Yores Truesdale, 99, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born June 5, 1910 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She attended Winston-Salem Teacher’s College, receiving a teaching degree. She completed her Masters at North Carolina A&T University. She taught 2nd grade in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for 42 years.
Mrs. Truesdale was a member of First Baptist Church for 93 years, heavily involved in missionary work. She was an active member in her community and flower clubs. She had a passion for community service, but above all, was a pillar of strength for her family and friends.
Surviving Mrs. Truesdale are her devoted daughter, Jo Ann T. Davis of the home, who tirelessly cared for her in her later years; her granddaughter, Karima (Charles) Davis Scales and her 3 greatgrandchildren, Scott Pass, II, Aariel and Richard Scales. She also left behind loving relatives and friends, too numerous to name. Her life was lived with a commitment to family, education and community.
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She attended Winston-Salem Teacher’s College, receiving a teaching degree. She completed her Masters at North Carolina A&T University. She taught 2nd grade in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for 42 years.
Mrs. Truesdale was a member of First Baptist Church for 93 years, heavily involved in missionary work. She was an active member in her community and flower clubs. She had a passion for community service, but above all, was a pillar of strength for her family and friends.
Surviving Mrs. Truesdale are her devoted daughter, Jo Ann T. Davis of the home, who tirelessly cared for her in her later years; her granddaughter, Karima (Charles) Davis Scales and her 3 greatgrandchildren, Scott Pass, II, Aariel and Richard Scales. She also left behind loving relatives and friends, too numerous to name. Her life was lived with a commitment to family, education and community.
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Mrs. Louise Brabham Greggs
November 12, 2009
Mrs. Louise B. Greggs was born on August 27, 1917 to the late Arthur and Annie Brabham. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, graduating from Carver High School.
Louise relocated to New York City where she met and married Alonzo Greggs on August 2, 1947. They cherished their vows until he preceded her in death on May 7, 2006.
On Tuesday night, November 3, 2009, she was called from labor to reward at Carney Cartis Hospital in Boston, MA.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Agnes (Azell) Davis of Boston, MA; one son, Carl Greggs, Sr. of Bolivia, NC; three grandchildren: Delores Davis, Carl V. Greggs, Jr. and Natasha Holloway; three great grandchildren: Charles Taylor, Carlasia Greggs and Natalia Daniels; one sister, Cora Cloud; one brother, Stanley Brabham; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Dukes and Annie Ruth Greggs; a special friend, Ms. Dorthea of New York and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Louise relocated to New York City where she met and married Alonzo Greggs on August 2, 1947. They cherished their vows until he preceded her in death on May 7, 2006.
On Tuesday night, November 3, 2009, she was called from labor to reward at Carney Cartis Hospital in Boston, MA.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Agnes (Azell) Davis of Boston, MA; one son, Carl Greggs, Sr. of Bolivia, NC; three grandchildren: Delores Davis, Carl V. Greggs, Jr. and Natasha Holloway; three great grandchildren: Charles Taylor, Carlasia Greggs and Natalia Daniels; one sister, Cora Cloud; one brother, Stanley Brabham; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Dukes and Annie Ruth Greggs; a special friend, Ms. Dorthea of New York and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Mr. John T. Williams, Jr.
November 06, 2009
Mr. John T. Williams, Sr. “JT”, 76, passed on November 3, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1933 in Winston-Salem to the late Walter Williams and Carrie Bell Jackson Williams. In addition to his parents, “JT” was predeceased by his brothers, Abraham “Flute” and Walter, Jr. “Hank” and an infant son, Robert Alexander Williams.
“JT” was educated in the local school system and in the community he was a member of the Phalanx Fraternity, Cyclops, Inc. and The Les Arbres Club. He loved bowling, playing golf and “Bid Whist”.
Mr. Williams retired from McLean Trucking Company. He spent a few years employed by Arbor Acres Retirement Community where he enjoyed transporting the residents to various restaurants and plays, their doctor appointments, airport and even funerals. He was a caregiver to his uncle, Johnnie Jackson and God mother, Evelyn Brevard.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Verna; nine children: Linda (James) Young, John (Sandra) Williams, Jr., Cynthia Ferrell, Vanessa Gillespie, Shawn Williams, Keith Williams, Brian Williams, Ricky Coleman and Anthony Coleman; fifteen grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one uncle, Booker T. Williams; Godmother, Evelyn Brevard; a devoted nephew, Michael (Eleanor) Williams; a host of other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice and Pa!iative CareCenter and the Senior Services Meals on Wheels program.
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“JT” was educated in the local school system and in the community he was a member of the Phalanx Fraternity, Cyclops, Inc. and The Les Arbres Club. He loved bowling, playing golf and “Bid Whist”.
Mr. Williams retired from McLean Trucking Company. He spent a few years employed by Arbor Acres Retirement Community where he enjoyed transporting the residents to various restaurants and plays, their doctor appointments, airport and even funerals. He was a caregiver to his uncle, Johnnie Jackson and God mother, Evelyn Brevard.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Verna; nine children: Linda (James) Young, John (Sandra) Williams, Jr., Cynthia Ferrell, Vanessa Gillespie, Shawn Williams, Keith Williams, Brian Williams, Ricky Coleman and Anthony Coleman; fifteen grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one uncle, Booker T. Williams; Godmother, Evelyn Brevard; a devoted nephew, Michael (Eleanor) Williams; a host of other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice and Pa!iative CareCenter and the Senior Services Meals on Wheels program.
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