Mrs. Betty H. Giles
February 02, 2012
Mrs. Betty Irene Hauser Giles, 76, passed away on February 1, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. She was born in Tobaccoville, NC on October 16, 1935 to the late William and Thressa Hauser.
She was a graduate of Carver High School and La-Mae Beauty College. Mrs. Giles was a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and a member of Center Grove AME Zion Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Robert Giles; four children: Robin, Carolyn, Bobby (Marilyn), and Senneca; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; five sisters: one brother; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Center Grove AME Zion Church, Tobaccoville, NC. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
She was a graduate of Carver High School and La-Mae Beauty College. Mrs. Giles was a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and a member of Center Grove AME Zion Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Robert Giles; four children: Robin, Carolyn, Bobby (Marilyn), and Senneca; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; five sisters: one brother; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Center Grove AME Zion Church, Tobaccoville, NC. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Lisa C. Clarke
January 31, 2012
Lisa Christine Clarke: Raleigh, North Carolina - Lisa Christine Clarke, 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2012 at WakeMed Hospital.
Lisa was born in Jamaica, NY, the daughter of Bonnie Lash Freeman and Keith Clarke. She was a beautiful light to all who had the opportunity to know and love her. She was the source of great joy, laughter and strength to her mother, father, sisters, grandmother, family and countless friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at First Baptist Church Highland Avenue, Winston Salem. The family will greet friends from 12 Noon until the funeral hour. Burial will follow at Baileytown Cemetery, Baileytown Church Road, Walnut Cove, NC.
Friends and family who wish to share their memories of Lisa are encouraged to post their thoughts and pictures on her Facebook page or send to Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 727 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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Lisa was born in Jamaica, NY, the daughter of Bonnie Lash Freeman and Keith Clarke. She was a beautiful light to all who had the opportunity to know and love her. She was the source of great joy, laughter and strength to her mother, father, sisters, grandmother, family and countless friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at First Baptist Church Highland Avenue, Winston Salem. The family will greet friends from 12 Noon until the funeral hour. Burial will follow at Baileytown Cemetery, Baileytown Church Road, Walnut Cove, NC.
Friends and family who wish to share their memories of Lisa are encouraged to post their thoughts and pictures on her Facebook page or send to Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 727 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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Mrs. Elaine E. Hargraves
January 27, 2012
Mrs. Elaine E. Hargraves, 89, passed away on January 27, 2012 in Seymour, IN after a period of illness. Mrs. Hargraves was born on September 13, 1922 in Asheville, NC. She grew up in Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Atkins High School. Mrs. Hargraves retired after 42 years of service at Montaldo’s Department Store. Her husband, Carl Hargraves and son, Carl Hargraves, Jr. preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Carolyn Witherspoon of Seymour, IN; a granddaughter, Carol Tate; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Aldine Ingram., officiating. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Aldine Ingram., officiating. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mrs. Mary Douglas
January 19, 2012
Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Bennett Douglas, 68 of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life Wednesday, January 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Forsyth County, on June 15, 1943 to the late John Bennett and Jessie Lou Moore Bennett.
Mary was raised in Lewisville, NC . She was a member of New Hope AME Zion Church before moving to Winston-Salem, NC. She sang with The Bennett Family and The Lewisville Spiritual Singers. A stranger to none, and a friend to all, Lib was the adopted mother to many children. She was known as the candy lady in her neighborhood. She would tell the young children as they stopped by “pull your pants up, have your shirt on, before coming in my house, and don’t ring my door bell”. She was an avid cook, loved music, gardening and made the best deviled eggs. She was always a teacher in the midst of her fussing. Lib, taught many neighborhood children how to count money, proper dress and always to be your best.
Lib was a graduate of Carver High School, Class of 1961, where she played in the marching band. She was a retired employee of the Winston Salem Forsyth County School system. She was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and John Arthur “Tim” Bennett.
She leaves to cherish her memory one faithful sister whom she loved dearly Jessie Marie “Tuttie Bug” Bennett Leak, and her cherished Brother in law Deacon Luther N. “Luke” Leak Jr. Two Sister in laws, Betty Bennett and Barbara Bennett. A host of devoted nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews, cousins, Morning Side Community Family and many friends.
Home going celebration will be at 12:30 PM on January 25, 2012 with family visitation from 12:00 Noon-12:30 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral, Rev. Charles W. Leak officiating, Bishop A.T. Griffey III, eulogist. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
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Mary was raised in Lewisville, NC . She was a member of New Hope AME Zion Church before moving to Winston-Salem, NC. She sang with The Bennett Family and The Lewisville Spiritual Singers. A stranger to none, and a friend to all, Lib was the adopted mother to many children. She was known as the candy lady in her neighborhood. She would tell the young children as they stopped by “pull your pants up, have your shirt on, before coming in my house, and don’t ring my door bell”. She was an avid cook, loved music, gardening and made the best deviled eggs. She was always a teacher in the midst of her fussing. Lib, taught many neighborhood children how to count money, proper dress and always to be your best.
Lib was a graduate of Carver High School, Class of 1961, where she played in the marching band. She was a retired employee of the Winston Salem Forsyth County School system. She was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and John Arthur “Tim” Bennett.
She leaves to cherish her memory one faithful sister whom she loved dearly Jessie Marie “Tuttie Bug” Bennett Leak, and her cherished Brother in law Deacon Luther N. “Luke” Leak Jr. Two Sister in laws, Betty Bennett and Barbara Bennett. A host of devoted nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews, cousins, Morning Side Community Family and many friends.
Home going celebration will be at 12:30 PM on January 25, 2012 with family visitation from 12:00 Noon-12:30 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral, Rev. Charles W. Leak officiating, Bishop A.T. Griffey III, eulogist. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
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Mr. Darryl R. Saunders
January 17, 2012
Mr. Darryl Ray Saunders was born Super Bowl Sunday, January 30, 1983, the youngest son of Gwendolyn Saunders and James Ray Monroe. “Big D” as he was known to his friends and family, passed away peacefully in his sleep, two weeks shy of his 29th birthday on January 17, 2012.
Darryl was a 2001 graduate of Mt. Tabor High School. He worked at Domino’s Pizza and Atrium Windows and Doors in Welcome, NC. He began his career at Steak and Shake Restaurant as a counter person and worked his way up to 3rd shift Assistant Manager.
In addition to his parents, Darryl leaves to behind to cherish his memories his future wife, Shanna Young; 2 brothers: Larry L. Saunders and Dennis Ray (Kenya) Cole; sister, Chantia L. Saunders; two nephews and two nieces who were raised like brothers and sisters and will greatly miss their “Uncle”: Alex Saunders, Michael Edwards, Asia and India Baines; grandmother, Celeste Monroe; three aunts: Josephine (Paul) Gambil, Linda Thompson and Brenda Thompson; a very close cousin, Yetesha Thompson; two great aunts: Alice Royster and Gracie Stimpson; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Darryl was a 2001 graduate of Mt. Tabor High School. He worked at Domino’s Pizza and Atrium Windows and Doors in Welcome, NC. He began his career at Steak and Shake Restaurant as a counter person and worked his way up to 3rd shift Assistant Manager.
In addition to his parents, Darryl leaves to behind to cherish his memories his future wife, Shanna Young; 2 brothers: Larry L. Saunders and Dennis Ray (Kenya) Cole; sister, Chantia L. Saunders; two nephews and two nieces who were raised like brothers and sisters and will greatly miss their “Uncle”: Alex Saunders, Michael Edwards, Asia and India Baines; grandmother, Celeste Monroe; three aunts: Josephine (Paul) Gambil, Linda Thompson and Brenda Thompson; a very close cousin, Yetesha Thompson; two great aunts: Alice Royster and Gracie Stimpson; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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