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Brown, Millard Joe
LANSING - Millard Joe Brown, 73, died Sunday, July 18, 2004. The funeral will be 7 p.m. today at Badger Funeral Home Chapel in West Jefferson.
Cox, Ruby Ziglar
WALKERTOWN - Mrs. Ruby Ziglar Cox, 84, of Old Hollow Road, Walkertown died Monday, July 19, 2004, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County, a daughter of the late Thomas William and Mary Frye Ziglar. Mrs. Cox was happily marriage for 46 years to Rubert H. Cox, a World War II veteran decorated with three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. She retired from Hanes Knitting Co. after 42 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed greatly. Surviving are a daughter, Delores Cox Strupe; a son, Larry Joe Cox, both of Walkertown; three grandchildren, Teresa Ledford of Walkertown, Robin Campbell of Sophia and Travis Cox of Walkertown; seven great-grandchildren, Kira Cox, Amber, Micheal and Brandon Hancock, Ashley See and Karmen and Kinley Campbell; a brother, the Rev. Walter S. Ziglar, of Kernersville; and five sisters, Catherine Bennett of Walnut Cove, Rachel Haas of Walkertown, Peggy Combs of Winston-Salem and Shirley Redmon and Linda West, both of Kernersville. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Chapel by the Rev. Henry Cook and Dr. Bobby Roberson. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, July 20, at the funeral home. A special thanks to Genetiva Health Services, especially Danny Johnson and Kernersville Family Practice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Cranfill, Maybelle Smith
Mrs. Maybelle Smith Cranfill, 88, of Reynolda Park Assisted Living passed away Monday, July 19, 2004, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1916, in Stokes County to the late Luther M. Smith and Susan Chatham Smith. She was retired from Sara Lee and a member of The First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Libby Cranfill of Pfafftown; a granddaughter, Brandi Nicole Cranfill; and a sister, Virginia Smith, of Brook Cove. Mrs. Cranfill was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Troy William Cranfill; four sisters; Alma Smith, Nellie Smith, Eula Smith and Beulah Sebastian; and five brothers, Curtis Smith, Cleve Smith, Herman Smith, Percy Smith and Morris Smith. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at First Baptist Church in Stanleyville with the Rev. Justin Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, July 20, at First Baptist Church in Stanleyville and other times at Jerry Cranfill's home, 6184 Doral Drive, Pfafftown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Stanleyville Building Fund, 851 Ziglar Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, attn: Ann Niten. The Cranfill family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain.
Ferguson Jr., Chester "Sonny"
Mr. Chester "Sonny" Ferguson Jr. of 3739 Ebert Road went on to glory Saturday, July 17, 2004. He was born Oct. 26, 1949, in Claremont to Lucille Lyerly and Chester Ferguson Sr. He was a retired employee of Lentz Transfer & Co. in Clemmons and a lifelong member of Rhoneys Chapel AME Zion Church in Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Corey Kennedy; and other relatives. He is survived by his wife, Elder Marcella Ferguson; seven daughters, Melissa and Kimberly Ferguson, both of Conover and Darlene Jackson, Re'Shea Ferguson, Pamela Hinton, Lynn (Bobby) Ellison and Sheryl Staten, all of Winston-Salem; three sons, Kevin Ferguson of Conover and Robert and Gregory Knuckles, both of Winston-Salem; a sister, Peggy Lineburger, of Winston-Salem; a brother, Larry Parson, of Arizona; 23 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; an uncle, Walter Lyerly Jr., of Winston-Salem; four aunts, Viola Livingston of Winston-Salem, the Rev. Lester Mae Clark of Hickory and Myrtle and Rita Ferguson of Claremont; and a host of nieces, nephews, many friends and co-workers. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Rhoneys Chapel AME Zion Church. Interment will follow in Rhoneys Chapel AME Zion Cemetery. The family visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the funeral home. (Russell)
Fischer, Rebekah Randolph
Rebekah Randolph Fischer of Winston-Salem, 49, lost a courageous battle with an insidious cancer on Monday, July 19, 2004. She was surrounded in her final days by family, friends and the dedicated and compassionate professionals of the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Rebekah died as she lived, with an uncommon grace that was an inspiration to all who knew her. She stoically endured totally undeserved pain and suffering and kept her sense of humor until the end. All who loved her share a profound sense of relief that Rebekah is now on a higher plane free of the troubles and distress of this mortal coil. Rebekah graduated from North Forsyth High School and received a bachelor's of fine arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A 1984 graduate of Campbell Law School, she followed in the footsteps of her parents, Doris and Clyde Randolph, also local attorneys, who preceded her in death. Rebekah was a tireless advocate for her many clients and she aggressively fought for them in court. However, her courtroom advocacy was always conducted with consummate professionalism and she treated even the most dogged and irritating opponents with courtesy and respect. Rebekah concentrated her practice in the areas of family law and criminal defense and is survived by her husband and law partner, J. Clark Fischer, with whom she tried several capital cases. Rebekah's legal skills and unflagging determination were instrumental in allowing her clients in those cases to avoid the death penalty and thus, in a very real sense, she saved two lives. Rebekah was a rarity in that she was able to combine talent at law with talent in the arts. She was extremely active in the local arts community and served on the board of Piedmont Craftsmen. Besides creating beautiful custom jewelry, Rebekah was a regular contributor to the Birdfest auction of Habitat for Humanity, where she received awards of distinction every year. Her birdhouses were characterized by a combination of style and whimsy that brought a smile to all who viewed them. One of Rebekah's greatest joys was attending classes at the Penland School of Crafts, where she honed her artistic skills and escaped for a time from the cynicism and frantic pace that often accompanies the practice of law. Rebekah is also survived by her stepchildren, David Dillon Clark Fischer and Amanda Grace Lazacs; her brother, James Randolph; her stepmother, Jane Johnson; her stepbrothers, Kevin Keyes, Karl Keyes and Kraig Keyes; her aunts, Ann Woodruff and Francis Randolph Gross; and cousins B. Hugh Woodruff, J. Ferrell Greene, Anne Gross Gavin, John Philip Gross, Richard Thomas Gross and Steven Randolph Gross. Rebekah will be fondly remembered by friends far too numerous to name, but which include special friends Lisa Menefee, Deborah Wishon, Lisa Costner, Robin Stinson, Victoria Roemer and Gail Curtis, as well as her legal assistant, Alice Rich, who was as much daughter as employee. Rebekah had a great love of animals and was the leader of the pack at home, leaving behind four dogs, Tam, Pepper, Chaser and Martin, as well as a cat, Captain M. Rebekah and her family were greatly appreciative of the medical care she received, and would like to express particular thanks for the professionalism and empathy provided by Dr. William "Romy" Fisher, his assistant Lynn Lack, Dr. Dawn Moose and Dr. Eugene Paschold. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is handling all arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. The service will be performed at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22, by the Rev. Howard Backus at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home or St. Timothy's.
Hatcher, Elder Oliver James
CHARLOTTE - Elder Oliver James Hatcher, 81, of 5925 Craftsbury Drive, Charlotte departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at University Hospital in Charlotte. Elder Hatcher was born in Mount Airy on Oct. 2, 1922, to the late Henry and Savannah Hatcher. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mrs. Santha I. Hatcher; a daughter, Kathy Sue Hatcher of Washington, D.C.; his sons, Oliver Jerry (Sue) Hatcher of Frederick, Md., Timothy (Gail) Hatcher of Winston-Salem, Fredrick (Evette) Hatcher of Winston-Salem, Robert Hatcher of Durham, Phillip (Carolyn) Hatcher of Garfield Heights, Ohio and Mark Hatcher of the home; his brothers, Thomas (Katie Lee) Hatcher of Winston-Salem and Robert Morris Hatcher of Kodiak, Alaska; and his sisters, Florane (Eugene) McCarther of Mount Airy, Earlene (John) Anderson of Winston-Salem and Maggie Lois of Sumter, S.C. He was preceded in death by a son, Clayburne Hatcher; and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at noon today, July 20, at Chestnut Ridge Progressive Primitive Baptist Church in Westfield. The family will assemble and leave the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCarther, 597 Athey Simmons Road, Mount Airy, at 10:45 a.m. today en route to the homegoing ceremony. Spencer Funeral Directors are in charge of all services and arrangements.
Hodges, James Leonard
CHESNEE, S.C. - James Leonard Hodges, 87, of 772 Pickens St. died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his home. A native of Martinsville, Va., he was the husband of Juanita Bond Hodges and a son of the late John and Lucy Via Hodges. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of The American Legion Post 48, a past commander of the VFW, a member of the Chesnee Masonic Lodge 294 and the founder of the Chesnee County Club. He was a member of Chesnee First Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, John H. Hodges of Winston-Salem, N.C., and James L. Hodges Jr. of Spartanburg; a sister, Bernice Smith of Martinsville, Va.; a brother, Ralph Hodges of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Springhill Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Gary Grogan. The family will receive friends after the service. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Chesnee First Baptist Church, 211 S. Kentucky Ave., Chesnee, SC 29323 or Hospice Care of S.C., 945 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302. Condolences may be sent on-line to www.eggersfuneral.home.com
Key, Heber Lee
RURAL HALL - Mr. Heber Lee Key, 82, of Rural Hall died Monday, July 19, 2004. He was the husband of Barbara Peatross Key. Mr. Key was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Mountain Park, the son of the late John Martin Key and Mary Cunningham Key. He was a member of Bethabara Moravian Church. Mr. Key is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Peatross Key of the home; two daughters, Ann Hartgrove of King and Ellen Key Smith and husband Michael Dee of Cary; a son, John Anthony Key and wife Cindy of Rural Hall; six grandchildren, Jesika Key, Susan Stanley, Jason Hartgrove, Scott Hartgrove, Michael D. Smith Jr. and Alex Smith; two great-grandchildren, Stephen Martin Haynes and Brianna Marie Hartgrove; a sister, Maggie Carroll and husband Algra; and a chosen daughter, Samantha Hughes and husband Matt and their children. The funeral service for Mr. Key will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Rural Hall with the Rev. Don Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Rural Hall Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1205, Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1205 or Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 20424, Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0424.
Knight, Manley Grady
HIGH POINT - Mr. Manley Grady Knight, 66, of Sandy Camp Road died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Wesley Long Hospital. He was born June 22, 1938, in Guilford County, a son of the late Lindsay William and Daisy Tuggle Knight. Mr. Knight was a member of Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church, a retiree of the City of Greensboro and owner and operator of S&S Tanning. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was loved by everyone he ever met. Surviving are his wife, Rena Carter Knight, of the home; two daughters, Sonja K. Mithchell and husband, Joey, of High Point and Sheila K. Goode and husband, Tommy, of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Wayne and David Knight, both of Greensboro; three sisters, Lois Tucker, Gertrude Willoughby and Debra Knight, all of Greensboro; and four grandchildren, Summer Alexander, Chase Mitchell, Zoe Alexander and Cole Goode. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Chapel in Kernersville by the Rev. Elise Brown. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home.
