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Heather Nicole Croft
Heather Nicole Croft, 34, of Greensboro, formerly of Roanoke, Va., died January 8. She graduated from East State Tennessee University with a double major in political science and criminal justice and later attended the College of Charleston, S.C., and John Marshall School of Law. She joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., station as a Maritime Law Enforcement Boarding Officer. She was currently employed with Central Equity Group Mortgage Co. in Greensboro as a loan specialist. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lillian “Gran-granny” and Everett “Honey” Croft and Creed L. “Papa” Wheeler; and an uncle, Everett W. Croft Jr.
Surviving are her father and mother, Samuel and Jean Wheeler Croft of Clemmons; grandmother Eva V. Wheeler of Vinton, Va.; aunts and uncles Anna and Charles Kennedy, Douglas and Mildred Wheeler, Fred Wheeler and Libby Jones, Carlton and Marsha Wheeler, Patricia and John Mann, Bonnie and Danny Henley and Gary Wheeler; cousins Christian Cannaday, Erica Cannaday, Christopher Croft, Christy Hall, Lynn Henley, Kristy Maynor, Alisha Robertson, Eva Sprousel, Sharlee VanTine, CarlaJo Wheeler, Jesse Wheeler, Justin Wheeler, Ashley Worley, Scottie Worley and Timothy Worley; special great-aunts Minnie Jones, Gaynell Stanley and Hazel Hall; godfather Paul S. James; many treasured friends; and her best friend, “Tootles.”
Funeral services were held at Oakey’s North Chapel, Roanoke with Rev. Phillip Cole officiating. Burial followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, with military honors by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Alma Brooke Howell
Alma Brooks Howell, 86, of Winston-Salem died January 13 at home. She was born April 20, 1919, in Forsyth County to Lona and Ernest Brooks. She was a member of Fairview Moravian Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Kay H. Waller of Winston-Salem; her son, Ralph G. Howell and wife Gail, of Lewisville; three grandsons, J. Scott Waller and wife Melissa of Raleigh, Stephen H. Waller and wife Jenni of South Hill, Va., and Jeffrey L. Howell of Morehead City; two granddaughters, Leigh H. Peek and husband Jerry of Moorestown, N.J., and Cheryl H. Jester and husband Gary of East Bend; and six great-grandchildren.
Michael G. Vlastakis Jr.
Michael G. Vlastakis Jr., 59, of Torrance died December 23 at his home. He was born November 19, 1946, in Chicopee, Mass., to Michael George Vlastakis Sr. and LaDotta Stringfellow Vlastakis. He was a member of First Central Baptist Church. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force serving in Germany and was a member of the American Legion. He was a Specialist Quality Assurance Engineer for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for over 40 years. He was an avid hobbyist and collector, belonging to the American Society of Camera Collectors and numerous wood turning clubs. He was Federated Director of the South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society.
Surviving are his mother, LaDotta Vlastakis of Clemmons; brother Kirk Vlastakis and wife Rev. Catherine Vlastakis of Clemmons; nieces Kristin Vlastakis of Philadelphia, Pa., and Caitlin Vlastakis of Charlotte; and nephew Brian Vlastakis of Clemmons.
A memorial service was held at Clemmons United Methodist Church.
Teodor N. Sarkisov
Teodor N. Sarkisov, 73, of Winston-Salem died January 9 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Baku, Azerbaijan, to Nerses and Lora Sarkisov. He was retired from the city of Baku as a mechanical engineer. He attended Clemmons Presbyterian Church. He was very proud of his United States citizenship. He also was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Irina Sarkisova of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Edita Sciortino of Winston-Salem; a son, Aleks Sarkisov and wife Inessa of Clemmons; and two grandsons, Boris and Matthew Sarkisov.
A graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park with Rev. William Hoyle officiating.
Annie Ruth Brown Ledlow
Annie Ruth Brown Ledlow, 78, of Pfafftown died unexpectedly January 13. She was born in Pell City, Ala., on January 4, 1928, to Charles Wesley and Goldie Higginbothom Brown. She was a member of Old Richmond Evangelical Methodist Church and was a retired registered nurse and nursing instructor. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles T. “Sonny” Brown; and a grandson, David Perry Jr.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Rev. Hubert Ledlow of the home; three daughters, Judy Dugladze of Douglasville, Ga.; Julia Applewhite of Auburn, Ga.; and Leisa Kreeger and husband Adrian of Pfafftown; six grandchildren, Delayne Gentry, Becky Wingfield, Rusty Perry and wife Suzanne, Nikki Ashley, Justin Kreeger and Meredith Kreeger; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Old Richmond Evangelical Methodist Church with Rev. Bryant Madren officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Virginia Wells Freeman
Virginia Wells Freeman, 81, died January 11 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Gaffney, S.C., to William and Alice Hamrick Freeman. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and three sisters.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Bob Freeman; a son, Jerry Freeman and wife Betsy of Pfafftown; a daughter, Marti Waller and husband Larry of Pfafftown; two grandchildren, Angie Waller of Lewisville and Brian Waller and wife Jennifer of North Charleston, S.C.; three great-grandchildren, Morgan Lee, Kelsey Paige and Tristan James Waller; and two sisters, Aileen Byars and Pauline Ellis, both of Gaffney.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Ramon Smith officiating. Entombment followed at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Evelyn Stafford Fulp
Evelyn Stafford Fulp, 83, of Kernersville died January 12 at her home. She was born September 3, 1922, in Forsyth County to the late Pervis Leland and Martha Jane Crews Stafford. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. She was the “backbone” in helping to run Fulp’s Tree Farm, Inc. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Fulp.
Surviving are three children, Robert D. Fulp Jr. and Dave L. Fulp, both of Kernersville, and Beth Fulp Johnson of Clemmons; two daughters in-law, Jenny Smith Fulp and Rusla Whitley Fulp; seven grandchildren, Jessica and Jordan Johnson, Whitley and Haley Fulp, Alyon, Lera and Nadya Fulp; and two sisters, Ada Belle Marshall and Rachel Potts, both of Kernersville.
A graveside service was held at Mount Gur Cemetery with Rev. Don Lloyd officiating.
Larry Ray Poteat Sr.
Larry Ray Poteat Sr., 60, of Welcome died January 11 from injuries he received in an auto accident. He was born on March 17, 1945, in Durham County to Ernest Stephen Poteat Sr. and Catholine Poteat. He retired after 23 years of service with the U.S. Air Force and serving in Vietnam.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Lee Poteat of the home; a son, Larry Ray Poteat Jr. and wife April of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Angie Poteat of Clemmons; five grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest Stephen Poteat Jr. and wife Nancy of Arizona and Lewis Poteat and wife Jean of California; and four sisters, Vivian Creasman of Asheville, Jean Selph and husband Jerry and Teresa Smith and husband Jerry, all of Winston-Salem, and Camey Whitaker and husband Jim of Clemmons.
Funeral services were held at Parklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Raymond Craven officiating.
Richard S. Demser
Richard S. Demser, 63, of Clemmons died April 18 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Born in Windber, Pa., he lived in Rahway before moving to North Carolina 16 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Dolores; sons Brian Hart and Ryan White; daughters Michelle Gibson and husband Greg and Heather White; a brother, Frank Damasiewicz and wife Maureen; and a sister, Louise Wendel and husband Martin.
Funeral services were held at M. David DeMarco Funeral Home in Monroe Township, N.J.
Archie Keith Slater
Archie Keith Slater, 44, of Lewisville died April 15. He was born February 21, 1962, in Forsyth County. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are his mother, Linda F. Slater, of King; his father, Archie A. Slater, and stepmother Lanoria Duncan Slater of King; sister Valerie Shelton and husband David of Walkertown; brother Mike Slater and wife Robin G. Slater of Clemmons; stepbrother Alvin Duncan and wife Sharon of King; maternal grandmother Virginia Plemmons French of Winston-Salem; niece Chaine Shelton; nephews Sam Shelton and Crawford Austin Slater; stepniece Lakin Duncan; and stepnephew Trent Spainhour.
Funeral services were held at West Bend Baptist Church, with Rev. Warren Kerr officiating.
Barbara Beroth Mullican
Barbara Beroth Mullican, 82, of Lewisville died April 20 at her home. She was born March 9, 1924, in Forsyth County, a daughter of the late William Wesley Beroth and the late Lillian Speas Beroth. She was an avid basketball fan and once played community league basketball for Hanes Hosiery. She retired from Western Electric in 1979 with 35 years of service and was a lifelong faithful member of Lewisville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Tuttle Mullican; brothers William W. Beroth and Charles Beroth; and sister Hilda B. Colbert.
Surviving are her children, Paul Mullican and wife Darla of Winston-Salem and Donna Nail and husband Ken of Winston-Salem; sister Francis Adams of Pfafftown; brother J.D. Beroth and wife Clara of Pfafftown; and grandchildren Heather M. Coleman and husband Jesse of Advance, Jay Nail of Winston-Salem and Kristen N. Prevette and husband Aaron of Winston-Salem.
Funeral services were held at Lewisville United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Turner officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Karen Leah Ashley Wilkins
Karen Leah Ashley Wilkins, 52, of Rural Hall died April 18 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem after a short illness. She was born in Forsyth County on May 6, 1953, the daughter of the late Thomas James and Ann Weavil Ashley. She was an employee with Novant Health with more than 30 years of service as a nurse clinician in labor and delivery.
Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Tommy Lee Wilkins of the home, a son, Chad Steven Wilkins of Cary; a daughter, Stacy Laine Ayers of Rural Hall; two very special grandchildren, Alexander Thomas Prescott and Megan Ashley Prescott, both of Rural Hall; two sisters, Linda Smith and husband Allen of Kernersville and Tamara Hicks and husband Ron of Lewisville; two nieces and a nephew, Allison Sowers and Casey Hicks and Brandon Hicks; a number of special friends, including Beverly Barber, Kathy Amen, Rhonda Cox, Jane Sherrill, Dee Goode and Violet McKinney; and her numerous friends at Novant Health and at Northside Lanes.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel with Ron Hicks and Rev. Jo Bjorling officiating. Burial followed in Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall.
Fred Hester Pegram Sr.
Fred Hester Pegram Sr., 83, of Clemmons died at home, the same house in which he was born on June 22, 1922, to James Henry and Bertha Slater Pegram. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, especially giving tractor rides and going fishing. He was a very hard worker and a well-known landscaper in the community in which he never met a stranger. He loved farming, cows, and enjoyed cutting wood. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Maude Wrights; a sister, Ruth Pegram; and a brother, James Pegram.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Sarah Caudle Pegram of the home; four children, Ann Murtland of Winston-Salem and Judy Jarvis and husband Danny, Fred Pegram Jr., and Ted Pegram and wife Penny, all of Clemmons; six grandchildren, Chris Murtland, Buffy Brown and their father Mike, Jason Jarvis, Savannah Pegram, Madison Pegram and Haley Pegram; two great-grandchildren, Maggie and Lacie Brown; a very special caregiver, “Clea,” who provided care for him for the past 15 years; special cousins, Frank and Helen Wrights, Paul and Bobbie Forbus; two sisters, Mabel Sprinkle and husband Odell and Helen Sprinkle and husband Buck, all of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery with Pastor L.C. Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sid Jones and Assistant Pastor Devy Nanholhy officiating.
Walter Taft Welborn
Walter Taft Welborn, 97, of Hamptonville died April 21 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born June 12, 1908, in Yadkin County to William Augustus and Harriet Bell Welborn. He worked and was active in the community for all of his life. He started in the 1930s and 1940s as a poultry and dairy farmer, and a deputy for Yadkin County Sheriffs Arthur Inscore and Orville Brown until the 1950s. He supplied coal for the Yadkin County School Systems and later worked with Yadkin Oil Co. He was the owner and founder of Welborns Snack Bar in Hamptonville and operated several other restaurants throughout the county. He was a previous member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and later was a charter member of West Yadkin Baptist Church. He was instrumental in the planning and construction of the West Yadkin Community Building and was active with the West Yadkin Men’s Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Inez Hinson Welborn; his second wife, Joyce Hemric Welborn; sisters Lois W. Adams, Ethel W. Love; and brothers J. Robert Welborn, Sherman M. Welborn and Manus W. Welborn.
Surviving are his daughters, Nancy Wagoner and husband Larry and Nell Vickers and husband Larry, all of Hamptonville, Jo Dorsett and husband Tommy of Yadkinville, Ann Nicks and husband Ricky of Clemmons; sons, Marion Welborn and wife Jewell and Watt Welborn and wife Blanche, all of Boonville, Theron Welborn and wife Janine of Jonesville; stepdaughters Regina Adkins and Joyce Wright and husband Calvin, all of Jonesville, Cheryl Hutchens and husband Joe of Hamptonville; 15 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville with Rev. Lee Lane officiating. Burial followed at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Stella Waddell Eller
Stella Waddell Eller, 102 of Winston-Salem died April 22 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born June 16, 1903 in West Jefferson to James Cleve and Grace Handy Waddell. She was a homemaker and a member of South Fork Baptist Church. In addition to her husband Dewey Dixon Eller, she was preceded in death by four daughters, Myrtle Mitchell, Gladys McMillan, Shirley Zaphe, Anne Shelor and a son, Thomas D. Eller.
Surviving are six daughters, Ruth Teaster of Winston-Salem, Maxine Leonard of Clemmons, Christine Humphrey and husband Art of Ann Arbor, MI, Dorothy Cotton of Fayetteville, Bobbie Baker of Roanoke, VA, Bennie Hobson and husband Ken of East Bend; two sons, James Eller and wife Judy of Virginia Beach, VA and Bert P. Eller of Winston-Salem; over 100 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Chapel with Dr. Jerry Laughter officiating. Entombment followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.
James Henry Hudson
James Henry Hudson, 84, of Winston-Salem died April 21 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 27, 1921, in Elkin to James Martin and Mary Seagraves Hudson. He was married February 20, 1943, to Kathryn Banner. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during War World II and was stationed in India for 18 months. He was a member of VFW Post 10033, Taegu, Korea. He was a painting contractor for over 45 years and a faithful member of Linville Forest Church of Christ. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angela Easley; brothers Harold and Otto; and sisters Vesta, Pauline and Eva.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Kathryn of the home; sons Jimmy Hudson and wife Han of Taegu, Korea, Steve Hudson and wife Becky of Clemmons, Gary Hudson and wife Joyce of Clemmons and Danny Hudson and wife Kathy of Pfafftown; and daughters Kathy Carter and husband Lindsey of Walnut Cove and Karen Welborn and husband Scotty of Thomasville; his brother, David Hudson of Advance; sisters Selma Ferguson of Winston-Salem and Mary Hakes of Tonawanda, N.Y.; grandchildren Anna Clark, Susan Grubbs, Stephanie Chappell, Connie Mounce, Steve Hudson, Josh Welborn, Jacob Welborn and Jennifer Welborn; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Linville Forest Church of Christ with Ministers Harry Goff, Tony Tarole and Jim Coviello officiating. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown with the VFW Memorial Honor Guard officiating.
Rupert Warren Jessup
Rupert Warren Jessup, 84, of Winston-Salem died April 20 at his home after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was born to Edward and Della Joyce Jessup on March 8, 1922, in Stokes County. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the mortar platoon under Gen. George Patton. He was decorated with many medals, including a Purple Heart. He worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 33 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, family and church activities and his many pets during his life. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Warren Jessup.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ida Ruth Jessup; their children, Glenda Jessup of the home, Vicki Kinzie and husband Michael of Greenville, Douglas Jessup and wife Diane of Lewisville and Dwayne Jessup of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Dylan and William Kinzie of Greenville and Amy and Daniel Jessup of Lewisville; a great-granddaughter, Bella, of Greenville; numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends; and a special pet, “Red.”
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Pastor Ken Harris and Rev. Harold Fletcher officiating. Burial followed at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Pearl Elizabeth Jones Smith
Pearl Elizabeth Jones Smith, 87, of Advance died April 17 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth County on December 28, 1918, to Edward Elisha Jones and Elizabeth Shoaf Jones. She was of the Baptist faith and a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William George Smith Sr.; a sister, Hattie Ledford; four brothers, John, Paul, Cyrus and Ernest Jones; and a granddaughter, Nicole Cox.
Surviving are a sister, Stella Mae Jones Smith; a sister-in-law, Mabel Culler; four children, Grace Inez Harper and husband John of Holly Springs, Nancy Louise Cox and husband Floyd of Winston-Salem, William George Smith Jr. of Advance and Douglas Edward Smith and wife Judy of Advance; eight grandchildren, Susan Sherrill of High Point; Gary Harper of Pflugerville, Texas; Chris Harper of Raleigh; Forrest Cox of Greensboro; April Hayes of Clemmons; Max Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; Guy Smith of Winston-Salem; and Chris Smith of Advance; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons with Rev. Mervin Garrison officiating.
Spencer Oneal White
Spencer Oneal White, 86, of Winston-Salem died April 19 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was a man who adored his family, treasured his grandchildren and loved country music. He was born on February 28, 1920, to the late Emory and Carrie Etta White in Dobson. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Some of his fondest memories and best friends were made during this time in his life. He retired in 1982 from the Winston-Salem ABC Board with over 30 years of service. He was a deacon and longtime member of First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by all of his seven brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Betty Parks White,of the home; his children, Dennis White of Bozeman, Mont., Donna White Hinson and husband Bill of Clemmons, and Elizabeth White Agientas and husband Mark of Denver, Colo.; his grandchildren, Maggie, Elizabeth and William Hinson and Ian and Katharine Agientas; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Ramon Smith and Rev. Charles Hinson officiating. Burial followed at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Mary Evelyn Godbey Jackman
Mary Evelyn Godbey Jackman, 76, of Raleigh died April 16. She was the mother of Rev. John Jackman, pastor of Trinity Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, and often visited the Winston-Salem area. She was born in Bartlett, Neb. in 1929, she was a career teacher in the Raleigh school system. She was married to the late James E. Jackman. The daughter of a Methodist minister and a music teacher, her life was directed by faith and inspired by music. Her greatest joy came from helping and shaping the lives of others, not only her students but also the 31 student teachers that she mentored. At Raleigh Moravian Church she served twice on the Board of Elders, twice served as Sunday-school superintendent, and served on the Christian Education Committee. Singing in the choir was in important part of her life, and she participated in two Moravian Music Festivals. In recent years, she served as a Bethel Bible Study teacher at the church. She was active in Cardinal Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society, and the PEO Sisterhood. She was a lifetime member of the National Educator’s Association.
Surviving are her sons, Stephen Jackman, a designer at Rare Designs in Raleigh, and Rev. John Jackman, a Moravian pastor and filmmaker in Lewisville; daughter-in-law Debra Jackman; and her grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail.
A memorial service was held at Raleigh Moravian Church.
Charles Arthur Craver
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Mr. Charles “Red” Arthur Craver, 90, of Altamonte Springs, formerly of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center in Winter Springs. He was born July 24, 1917, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Charles Arthur Craver Sr. and Luna Combs Craver. Mr. Craver served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and retired after 25 years of service. He was a former member of Hope Moravian Church and was a member of Rollings Hill Moravian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lewter Craver, in 1997; three brothers, Jim, Joe and Allen Craver; and two sisters, Rose Miller and Emma Kidd. Surviving are his children, Pam C. Thomson and Johnny Colbert; four grandchildren, Matthew Thomson, Brittney Campbell, Stephanie Newsome and Claudia Vaden; two great-grandchildren, Bailey Newsome and Chancey Stone; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Hope Moravian Church, with the Rev. David Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard. military honors will be given by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard, c/o Cliff Davis, 4433 Bashavia Drive, Pfafftown, NC 27040. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
