Mr. David Dillard, Jr.
Mr. David Dillard, Jr. peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was affectionately known as “June Pie,” and was the only child born to the late David Dillard, Sr. and Ada Mosely Dillard in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 18, 1935. He attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and graduated from Atkins High School in 1953.
David married the former Larn Perry on July 5, 1958 and their union was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Debbie.
He was employed by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and retired following thirty-five years of dedicated service to the company. Following retirement, David became an activity bus driver for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.
Mr. Dillard was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church where he gave service to the New Bethel Mass Choir, Laymen’s League and Outreach Ministries. He was a respected member of Olympic Lodge #795, Sethos Temple #170 and King Solomon Consistory #64.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Viola Belton Dillard. Survivors include Larn Perry Dillard, his wife of 56 years; his daughters, Debbie (Wayne) Thomas and Sharon Simmons; two granddaughters, Airis DaNa`e and Ajada Tsieg`e Thomas; sister-in-law, Ruby Perry of Saint Albans, NY; brother-in-law, Robert (Ophelia) Perry; sister-cousins, Hazel Dillard Black and Elizabeth Dillard Speight; goddaughter, Erica Garvens; god grandchildren, Allen and Arianna; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon today at New Bethel Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 11am at the church. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Charles Stinson, The Palliative Care Unit of Forsyth Medical Center, Ms. Angela Burton and Mr. Carlos Sawyer for the professional and compassionate care that they provided.
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Mrs. Lillian P. Speas
Another rose was picked from God's flower garden on Friday, September 19, 2014. Lillian P. Speas succumbed to the master's picking at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Lillian Doretha Payne Speas was born to Ellis and Della Mae Payne in the community of Tobaccoville where she lived most of her life. She was the widow of the late Rev. Lester B. Speas, Sr. and for 45 years they served in God's vineyard throughout the Western North Carolina Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Margaret Linton, and brothers; Robert and Woodrow Payne; her children; Wilma Ijames, Oscar and Cornelius Speas. Surviving are a brother; Charlie Payne; a son; Lester B. Speas, Jr. of Winston Salem; three daughters; Delores (John) Harris, Ann Leak (Harry Caldwell), Rev. Belinda (Alfonza) Harris all of Tobaccoville. "Granny's flower garden included 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grand and 11 great-great grandchildren. Along the garden path were daughter-in-laws; Elizabeth V., Mary Ann and Bertha Speas, sister-in-law, Mary Frances Payne and brother in-law; Marthaniel Linton, several nieces and nephews. Over a 40-year span, she was a floral designer at Boyles Florist and Talley's Flower Shop in King, NC and Cozart's Florist in Winston Salem. She taught designing as well as acquired oriental designing techniques from the North Carolina Floral Association in Raleigh, North Carolina and the NC and FTDI Telefora Association. She was a faithful and life-long member of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Tobaccoville, where family members will receive friends on Tuesday, September 23,2014 at 1 o'clock. Eulogistic Service will follow at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund Project at Center Grove A.ME. Zion Church, PO Box 268, Tobaccoville,NC 27050.
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Mr. Michael W. Hauser
Mr. Michael William Hauser, 54, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at The Brian Center Nursing Care/Lexington. He was born in Yadkinville, NC on September 6, 1960 to Alice Gwyn Williamson and the late William Henry Hauser.
He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Renard Hauser.
Survivors include his mother, Alice Gwyn Williamson; three children, DaKiesha Blackwell (Charles Foster), Michael Blackwell and Antonio Wilson; his maternal grandmother, Gracie Richardson; stepfathers, Medford Leon Coleman and Howard Williamson; five sisters, Vivian (Cardell) Caldwell, Treva Hauser, Angela Coleman, Stephanie “Chelle” Coleman and Tomika (Anthony) Fennell; five brothers, William Lavon (Erica) Hauser, Christopher Thomas, James Coleman, Robert Coleman of Orlando, FL and ; eight grandchildren; three stepsisters; five stepbrothers; a special friend, Elsanaa Thompson; a host of special aunts, uncles, other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the services at 2:00 pm in the chapel. (Clark S. Brown and Sons)
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Mr. Reuben L. Bailey
He is survived by four daughters: Pamela Bailey and Jasmine Love of Winston-Salem, NC Jessica Bailey and Penny Jackson of Haines City, FLA; four sons: Reuben Jacobs of Winston-Salem, NC, Corey Hodge of Jamaica, NY, Keith Bailey and Jeffrey Montford of Haines City, FLA; his mother, Martha Burgess of Winston-Salem; two sisters: Joan Bailey and Shelia (Johnny) Oneal; four stepsisters: Le’Ola (Charles) Williams, Ann Burgess, Lu’Angle Woodriff of Winston-Salem, Pearl Flemings of Sumpter, SC; two stepbrothers: Wilbert Burgess of FL and Joe Burgess of Lake City, FL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Christ Rescue Temple with Bishop Willie Davis, Jr., officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Curtis L. Cockerham
He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. Following graduation, he attended North Carolina Central University in Durham. Mr. Cockerham subsequently entered Kate Bitting Hospital’s School of X-Ray Technology in Winston-Salem and upon completion worked as an x-ray technician for Kate Bitting Hospital. He was most recently employed by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Cockerham passed away at his home unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those family members who survive and who will forever cherish fond memories of him include his sons, Cory Cockerham and Shawn Cockerham; his sisters, Connie C. Martin of Columbus, OH and Valeria C. (David) Butler of Cleveland, OH; a brother, Vernon Cockerham of Detroit, MI; an aunt, Gracie Lee Martin of Cleve-land, OH; an uncle, Warren Martin of North Wilkesboro; four nephews, Tommy Martin and Gregg Martin of Columbus, OH , Darryl Butler of St. Louis, MO and Damon Butler of Raleigh, NC; and many other family members and friends.
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Ms. Velma Penn Hawkins
Mrs. Hawkins had a varied employment history which included a position as a Children’s Counselor with the New York City Department of Social Services, School Crossing Guard and Substitute Teacher for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, officer for Pinkerton Security and Investigation Service and Owner/Operator of Hawkins Transportation System for Children.
She was a member of Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sisters of Bivouac #530, OES, National Women of Achievement (Pfafftown Chapter).
Mrs. Hawkins was a former member of White Rock Baptist Church and was recently in regular attendance at Dellabrook Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Penn. Survivors include her loving and devoted son, Sean R. Hawkins (D’Netta Breland); grandson, Sean R. Hawkins, Jr.; brother, Willis (Barbara) Penn and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery with Dr. Carlton A. G. Eversley officiating. There will be no public viewing
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