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KEELS
DILLON, S.C. - Coryne Rogers Keels, formerly of Dillon and Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Simpsonville after several years of declining health. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Summit Place Nursing Home. Mrs. Keels was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Marion County, S.C., to Morgan J. and Ida M. Rogers. She was educated in the Marion/Dillon County schools and attended Coker College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alford B. Keels, and a sister, Evelyn Rogers Brand. She is survived by a daughter, Miriam "Mickie" Bibb (Jack W.), and a son, William A. Keels (Shirley L.), all of Greenville, S.C., and a son, Kenneth B. Keels (Glenda B.) of Winston-Salem. She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her family, she loved Gamecock football and basketball and NASCAR racing. In her long life Mrs. Keels was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all who loved her. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Riverside cemetery in Dillon by the Rev. William R. Cullum Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Dillon, and directed by Kannadays Funeral Home of Dillon. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to have memorials made to the First Baptist Church, 400 N. Fourth Ave., Dillon, SC 29536.
McGOWAN
Louis Redden McGowan, 74, of Winston-Salem died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Louie, also known to his family and friends as "Butch" or "L.R.," was born in Richmond, Va., on July 9, 1926, the son of Louis and Lillie Knox McGowan. He was retired from Western Electric/A.T.T. in 1979 after 30 years of dedicated service. Louie was a member of the Masonic Pioneer Lodge # 685, and served in World War II as a Navy radarman on USS LST 896. He was a volunteer House Parent for the American Children's Home in Lexington. He and his wife of 54 years, Doris, provided foster children care in their home for more than 12 years. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mrs. Verona McGowan Ivey of Winston-Salem and Mrs. Hazel O'Connell of Deltona, Fla. Louie is survived by his wife, Doris Davis McGowan of the home; sons Tony W. McGowan of Hatteras and Keith L. McGowan and daughter-in-law Jodie of Glouster, Va.; a grandson, Davis Patrick McGowan of Shallotte; a granddaughter, Morgan Casey McGowan of Gloucester, Va.; two nieces and four nephews; exceptional and dear loving friends Brent, Vickie and Summer Tomlinson of Winston-Salem; along with many other special friends throughout his community. A graveside service will be held at Oakland cemetery in Winston-Salem at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, conducted by the Rev. Clayton Tilley. The family will receive friends and family at the home immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to the Winston-Salem Salvation Army.
MOORE
In loving memory of our devoted mother and loving grandmother, Irene M. Moore, "Grannie," who went to be with the Lord this day May 3, 2001. Mrs. Moore was born March 6, 1925, in Bland County, Va., to Bertha and Guy Moore. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Robert H. "Pop" Moore, and both her parents. She is survived by a son, Guy R. "Buddy" Moore and wife Janice of Winston-Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Ranney E. (Rita) Wright of Winston-Salem, Miss Patricia M. Moore of the home and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Lawson Jr. of Rural Hall; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two special adopted daughters, Mrs. June "Sarah Jane" Wilborn and Mrs. Tommy (Joanne) Yarborough, along with their children and grandchildren and a number of special grandchildren throughout the community. Mrs. Moore is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Essie M. Hawks of Princeton, W.Va., three brothers, Mr. Erbie M. Moore of Winchester, Va., Mr. L. Harley Moore and Mr. Burley M. Moore of Winston-Salem; a very special nephew, Mr. David L. Woody and wife Loretta, along with a host of others. The family would like to take this time to express our sincere thanks to all the friends and family who have extended their support over these past few months. A very special thanks to Bill and Pat Spivey whose endless love and support meant so much not only to mom but to our entire family. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. May 6, at Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will follow at Mount Zion Methodist Church cemetery. Memorials may also be made in memory of Mrs. Moore to Hospice of Winston-Salem.
ROWSTON
Donald L. Rowston died May 4, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Beulah S. Rowston; a son, Robert Rowston of Michigan; a grandson, Joshua Rowston, and a granddaughter, Leslie Rowston of Michigan; a daughter, Janet Cranmer of Winston-Salem; granddaughter, Tara Baker, and grandson, Todd Cranmer of Winston-Salem. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Chapel.
STALEY
WILKESBORO - Mrs. Iris Sale Staley, 88, of Barricks Hill Drive, the widow of Coy Ransom Staley Sr., died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at Britthaven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Cranberry Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Staley was born in Wilkes County on March 25, 1913, to Monroe and Victoria Johnson Sale. She was a member of Cranberry Baptist Church. Mrs. Staley was preceded in death by a daughter, Bronda Sue Staley, and two sons, Coy Ransom Jr. and Jerry Sale Staley. Mrs. Staley is survived by two daughters, Vickie Staley and Linda Call of Wilkesboro; a sister, Rema Sale Swaim of Hamptonville; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001.
BOWLES
MIDWAY - Jason Alexander Bowles, 18, of 1365 Country Lane died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001, of an accident in Norfolk, Va. He was serving in the U.S. Marines in Norfolk, Va. Arrangements are incomplete at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.
BURKE
Mrs. Eileen Smitherman Carter Burke, 78, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born Sept. 30, 1922, in Yadkin County to Doc Benbow and Emma Binkley Smitherman. Mrs. Burke was a member of Gibsonia Baptist Church in Lakeland, Fla., and had retired from AT&T with 26 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Preceding her in death were a grandson, Mark Hayes; two sisters; and four brothers. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Burke of the home; a son, Sonny Carter and wife Nan of Clemmons; two daughters, Geraldine Hayes and husband Don of Winston-Salem and Judy Briggs of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren, Beth Holder, Lynn Ruppard, Kim Vaughn, Jason Briggs, and Catherine and Carrie Carter; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mae Sizemore; a brother, Ralph Smitherman; two stepdaughters, Elizabeth Beaver and husband Pete of Melbourne, Fla., and Janice Miller of Melbourne; four stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel by the Rev. Dana Wooten and the Rev. G. Thomas Shelton. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
CARTER
Mr. Elwood C. Carter, 81, formerly of Fairway Drive, died Wednesday evening at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Winston-Salem on July 10, 1919, to Gray Edward Carter and Eva Mae Spaugh Carter. Mr. Carter graduated from Old Town High School and served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the 2nd Battalion of the 118th National Guard Infantry Regiment, Nationalized. He went to work with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. in 1947, and was a buyer until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Carter was also a building contractor. He was a life member of Ardmore United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death was his wife, Flora Pfaff Carter, whom he married in 1947. Surviving are his three children, Susan Carter Shelton of Elkin and his twins, Sharon Francois of Redmond, Wash., and Sterling E. Carter of Winston-Salem; three grand-children, Carter Francois, William Thomas Shelton III and Claire Elizabeth Carter; and a brother, Raymond Carter of Kernersville. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ardmore United Methodist Church, with Dr. William T. Medlin III officiating. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel. Memorials may be made to Ardmore United Methodist Church, 630 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
GOODMAN
STATESVILLE - Mrs. Mildred Harmon Goodman, 92, of 1064 Friendship Road died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on Nov. 22, 1908, to James Luther and Bessie Matney Harmon. She was a teacher in the Iredell County school system, a co-owner and operator of Goodman Grocery and a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She was married to William Franklin Goodman, who preceded her in death in February of 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Franklin Kay Goodman, and a brother, Matney Harmon. Mrs. Goodman is survived by two sons, Kenneth Ray Goodman of Lake Norman, Mooresville, and James Carroll Goodman of Friendship Road, Statesville; seven grandchildren, Michael Goodman, Kim J. Goodman, Sherry Goodman Seaford, Jill Goodman Blackwelder, Carolyn Goodman Maness, Scott Goodman and Brett Goodman; 16 great-grandchildren, Christy Goodman, Casey Seaford, Kyle Seaford, Beau Blackwelder, Kendall Blackwelder, Zack Maness, Carrie Maness, Callum Goodman, Tyler Goodman, Michele Goodman, Emily Goodman, Savannah Goodman, Kaitlan Lane, Chloe Maness, MacKenzie Goodman and Ian Goodman; and a brother, Jack Harmon of Southern Pines. Funeral services for Mrs. Goodman will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Lutz, the Rev. Don Haynes, the Rev. Greg Dickens and the Rev. Bob Harris officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening 7 to 8:30 at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, and other times will assemble at the residence, 1064 Friendship Road. Memorials may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church or to Friendship United Methodist Church cemetery Fund, 907 Friendship Road, Statesville, NC, 28625 or to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Pallbearers will be Mike Goodman, Kim Goodman, Scott Goodman, Brett Goodman, Vance Seaford and Jay Blackwelder. Condolences may be made to the Goodman family by e-mail to www.legacy.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Goodman family.
HOUGH
LEXINGTON - Janie Virginia Ruthven Hough, 78, of Pleasant Hills Drive died Wednesday, May 9, at 9:40 p.m. at Forsyth Medical Center after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at First Baptist Church, where she was a member. Dr. Ray Howell III and the Rev. Tommy Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Lexington City cemetery. Mrs. Hough, the daughter of the late Josie Duncan and Agnes Pender Ruthven of the Douglas Ruthven Plantation in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, was born Oct. 12, 1922. She attended school in Charlotte and had a long career as the finance officer of the Lacy J. Miller Co. After her retirement she traveled extensively worldwide and later devoted her energies in support of the needy in the community. She served with numerous volunteer groups including Contact and Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Hough began her long journey in family genealogical research, and pursued the centuries of their migration from Huntingtower Castle in Perth, Scotland, to the Isle of Wight, Va., by 1660 and on to South Carolina in 1837 to the plantation where she spent her childhood. Other migrations took other family members to Mississippi and Alabama. Mrs. Hough followed their migrations with any relative with a remote interest in ancestry, and persuaded them to join her in the pilgrimage to cemeteries where they washed and cleaned the tombstones and made pictures of the marker. In 1999, she sponsored the first Ruthven family reunion. Her enthusiasm had generated so much interest that more than 100 relatives attended to share pictures of several generations, which she organized and presented a copy to all interested relatives. Every form of generosity and charity and kindness met in one woman, and that woman was a Christian. At First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and sang in the senior choir. She created an enthusiastic atmosphere in all phases of her life. Her husband, Modie Blair Hough, who was the assistant manager of Belk Department Store, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Hough Young, a teacher in the Davidson County schools; grandchildren William Young and wife Melissha and Zachary Young and fiancee Jamie Davis, all of Lexington; a great-granddaughter, Haley Young; brothers Joe Ruthven and wife Judy, William Ruthven and wife Juanita and Jerry Ruthven and wife Sara, all of Lakeland, Fla.; sisters Margaret Ruthven Perry, registrar emeritus of Wake Forest University, and her husband, Dr. Percival Perry, a professor and dean emeritus of Wake Forest University; and nieces and nephews William Percival and Alexander Perry, Joe Lawton and Karen Ruthven, Gregory and Kimberly Ruthven, Cindi Ruthven, Donald Ruthven and wife Robyn, Catherine Ruthven, Matthew Ruthven and wife Lisa and state Sen. Kay Ruthven Hagan and husband Charles Tilden Hagan III of Greensboro. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel and other times at the home of her daughter, Jean Young, 3317 Old Highway 64 E.
JENKINS
F. Gaither Jenkins, 90, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday morning, May 9, of pneumonia at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in 1910 to Caroline G. and Charles A. Jenkins in Winston-Salem. Mr. Jenkins graduated in 1927 from the newly completed R.J. Reynolds High School, as a member of the first class to be enrolled there all four years. He received his bachelor's degree from Davidson College and his law degree from Harvard University. In 1939 he married Lila Womble, of Winston-Salem. They raised three children and celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in November 2000. Mr. Jenkins began his career as a lawyer in 1936, soon was appointed as a judge to the Municipal Court, and enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an attorney-at-law. He was an active member of both the North Carolina and Forsyth County bar associations. He served as chairman of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning Board from 1957 to 1974, and was honored for his contributions by the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce with its Community Service Award in 1974. Mr. Jenkins was a member of the Rotary Club of Winston-Salem, and served as the president from 1969 to 1970. He was an officer of the Robert E. Lee Hotel and oversaw the implosion of that hotel in 1972, the first implosion in the state of North Carolina. A lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, Mr. Jenkins was active in many capacities. He became superintendent of the Sunday school at age 16, served as an esteemed teacher for 30 years, and was elected as a deacon and as an elder. The spectrum of his interests ranged from co-founding the Flamingo Drive-In to managing the successful campaign of Willis Smith to the U.S. Senate. Mr. Jenkins' life was defined by his commitment to his family, his church, his country and his clients; by his firm belief in the rule of law and the ideal of the democratic process; and by his visionary nature, which frequently put him in a position to influence the people and institutions around him. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Lila Womble Jenkins; his three children, F. Gaither Jenkins Jr. and his wife Lynda, Gordon Womble Jenkins and his wife Annie, all of Winston-Salem, and Lila Jenkins Cruikshank of Pennington, N.J.; his six grandchildren, F. Gaither Jenkins III, Burgess Womble Jenkins, Sarah Woodward Jenkins and Gordon McLeod Jenkins, all of Winston-Salem, Calder Willingham Cruikshank and Lila Womble Cruikshank of Pennington, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Jenkins Stengel of San Diego, Calif. He was predeceased by his brother, the late Charles A. Jenkins Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Cherry St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Salem Academy and College, P.O. Box 10548, Salem Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27108; or another charity of one's choice. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Russell H. Ritchel Jr. and Dr. Jeff White officiating. There will be a graveside service at 10 a.m. for family members only at the Salem cemetery before the memorial service. Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel is serving the family.
LINDSAY
LEXINGTON - Mr. James Clifton Lindsay, 79, of 179 Tuttle Road, the Midway community, Davidson County, passed away Wednesday morning at his home after a brief illness. Born in Davidson County Feb. 22, 1922, to Raymond Lindsay Sr. and Lula Tuttle Lindsay. He was a retired employee for Tuttle Lumber Co. and served as a trustee as well as a member of the men's choir at Brooks Temple United Methodist Church. "Pop fought a good fight and truly kept the faith." Mr. Lindsay is survived by his wife, Wilhelmenia Aldridge Lindsay of the home; two sons, Larry (Sharon) Lindsay and Clifton (Donnice) Lindsay of Midway; a daughter, Mary (Paul) Hayes of Midway; three stepdaughters, Camille L. (Terry) Nance, Penny (the Rev. Terry) Leak and Melanie N. Nance, all of Winston-Salem; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; five brothers, Albert Lindsay and Lawrence Lindsay of Springfield, Md., Ralph Lindsay and Caswell (Annie Mae) Lindsay of Winston-Salem, and Raymond Lindsay Jr. of Midway; four sisters, Ola Tuttle and Maxine Lyons of Midway, Margaret Burton of Thomasville and Anna Lee Parson of Winston-Salem; and a host of loving nephews, nieces and close friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Brooks Temple United Methodist Church, Midway School Road, Midway, by the Rev. Preston Jones. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brooks Temple and other times at the home. Morrison-Studevent Funeral Directors of Lexington are serving the family of Mr. James Clifton Lindsay. (Morrison-Studevent)
MARSHALL
WESTFIELD - Mrs. Frances Michaux McKinney Marshall, 78, of 2010 N.C. 66 S., Westfield, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Stokes County, Jan. 2, 1923, to Luther Waugh and Mabel Clar Michaux McKinney. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Vester Marshall, who passed away in 1995. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Shumate Davis of Lewisville and Brenda and Doug McKinney of Westfield; four grandchildren, Jesse Davis, John Davis, Zane McKinney and wife Anessa, and Chad McKinney; a great-granddaughter, Madelyn McKinney; and a sister, Mary Meade Stevens of Danbury. Mrs. Marshall also was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lucille Honeycutt and Laura Ruth McKinney; and a brother, Brett McKinney. Funeral services will be conducted by Elder Rodney Marshall, Elder Vance Jones, Elder Scottie Marshall and Elder Jimmy Lankford, at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Boyles Chapel Church, King, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the Old Orchard Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cox-Needham Funeral Home, Friday, May 11, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made in floral tribute or to Old Orchard Church cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Hulda Jones, 3460 N.C. Highway 268 E., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Mrs. Marshall was a certified dental assistant and was retired from the office of Dr. Carl A. Barkley, Winston-Salem and past president of the Winston-Salem Dental Assistant Society. She was the author of the first Nancy Reynolds School history, assisted in organizing their first PTA and served as president. She was an active 4-H Club leader for many years and was past president of Sauratown Fire Department Auxiliary. Mrs. Marshall served on the Stokes County Board of Social Services and was chairman during her last term. She was an elected member of the board of directors of the North Carolina Conference for Social Services. For several years she participated in the Stokes County Court's probation program by opening her home to teen-age offenders whom otherwise would have served active jail sentences. The Marshall family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home, Pilot Mountain.
MARTIN
SANDY RIDGE - Mrs. Lucille Moore Martin, 89, formerly of Sandy Ridge died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at Tender Years Adult Care in Martinsville, Va. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Martin will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Martin was born in Stokes County. She was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church and was retired from Madison Throwing Co. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Noel K. Martin; her parents, Gabriel and Beulah Smith Moore; sisters Oberia Wall and Helen Hylton; and brothers Willis, Posey, Earl and Clifton Moore. Survivors include her sons, Francis Martin and wife Martha of Spencer, Va. and Jerrell Martin and wife Linda of King; three grandchildren, David Martin, Mary Spangler and Christopher Martin; and five great-grandchildren, Michelle Martin, Deanna Martin, Raquel Martin, Cameron Spangler and Bryce Spangler. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison and all other times at Mrs. Martin's home, 1090 Noel Martin Loop, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. Memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund, 4162 N.C. Highway 704 E., Sandy Ridge, NC 27046.
