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Hauser, Porter Allen
CHARLOTTE - Porter Allen Hauser passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2003, after a full and joyous life covering almost 86 years. Born Aug. 11, 1917, to Oliver F. and Lucy Allen Hauser, Porter grew up in Surry County. He later helped establish the state-operated Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle, on the site of his family's homeplace. Porter graduated from High Point College and remained an active supporter of the school over the years, always looking forward to the reunions he helped organize. In 1940, he began a much-cherished career of 42 years with Duke Power Co. After his retirement as vice president and controller in 1982, he often said that he enjoyed every day he worked at Duke. He was active in many organizations including the Kiwanis Club, Southern Seniors Golf Association and Providence United Methodist Church. He was especially fond of his place at Lake Norman, where be spent many laughter-filled weekends with his family and friends. Porter is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Wilma Sink Hauser; his daughter, Anita Ogburn and her husband, Tom, of Winston-Salem; and two grandsons, Tate Ogburn and his wife, Kristin, of Charlotte and Allen Ogburn of Louisville, Ky. A second daughter, Lynn Hauser Pearce, preceded him in death. Porter is also survived by his brother, Oliver W. Hauser and his wife, Dolly, of Pinnacle; and his sister, Mae Rene Hefner of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by brothers, Dallas, Tom Frank and Addis Ray Hauser. The funeral service has been planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Providence United Methodist Church. The family will receive visitors at the church after the service. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any memorials be sent to Providence United Methodist Church Building Fund; the Horne Creek Farm, 308 Horne Creek Farm Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Harry and Bryant Co. is serving his family.
Higgins, Ila Murphy
ENNICE - Mrs. Ila Murphy Higgins, 94, died Wednesday evening, July 30, 2003, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the wife of the late Hurst Higgins. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Junior and Wanda Higgins of Ennice; a granddaughter and husband, Louise and Wade Bullins of Ennice; a grandson and wife, David and Connie Higgins of Ennice; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Craig Bullins of Ennice; a stepgranddaughter, Candice and husband Steve Reece of Ennice; a stepgreat-great-grandchild, Chloe Reece of Ennice; a brother, Foster Murphy of Independence, Va. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church, with burial at Mount Vale Cemetery near Galax. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie in state. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 this evening at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 39, Ennice, NC 28623. The family will be at the home of Junior and Wanda Higgins, 1963 Little Pine Road, Ennice.
Hill, Garry Lee
ARARAT, Va. - Mr. Garry Lee Hill, 57, the husband of Mary Hill, died Wednesday at Northern Hospital of Surry County. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Howell Funeral Chapel in Mount Airy.
Jones Jr., Andrew Jackson "Jack"
MOCKSVILLE - A wonderful man, loving father, friend to many, Andrew Jackson "Jack" Jones Jr. of 190 Bear Creek Church Road passed from this world at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. Jack was born July 16, 1921, in Bryson City to Andrew Jackson Jones Sr. and Mary Russell Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby C. Jones, and his son, Donald Wayne Jones. Surviving are his daughter, Deborah Jones Williams and husband Joe of Yadkinville; his sister, Jean Jones Hutcherson of Thurmond; and his brother, Charles Wesley Jones and wife Juanita of Viburnum, Mo. Jack was known to many in the horse world, as an accomplished judge of equines, and had also shown horses most of his life. He and his daughter traveled throughout the country showing Quarter Horses, Palominos and Paint, and owned Wagon Trail Farm in Mocksville. Horses were Jack's passion. Jack was also at one time an accomplished musician playing the steel guitar and was part of a group known as the Carolina Troubadours, which traveled throughout North Carolina and Virginia playing country music. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Forsyth Memorial Park by the Rev. Reece Wall. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 5624 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Kroustalis, John Speros
John Speros Kroustalis, 75, was born June 23, 1928, in Winston-Salem to Speros John and Vasiliki Psimades Kroustalis. Johnny departed this life July 31, 2003, with the same dignity that he lived his life. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Rose, with whom he shared 49 blessed years. He is also survived by his loving and devoted daughters and son-in-law, Angie, Mariane and Robert; his brothers, Jack and wife Lillian, Nick and wife Katina; and a large extended family of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and all those who loved him. Johnny operated the Sanitary Restaurant in Winston-Salem with his brother Nick for 28 years, which was founded by their father. He then worked with his brother Jack at Foodcraft Equipment Co., retiring in 1993. Johnny embraced his love of life and enjoyed his retirement more than anyone we know. When he wasn't planning his next trip with Rose, he lived his life at home with ease. He was a faithful servant of The Greek Orthodox Church. Not only was he a good Christian, he also found fun in serving his church by selling festival tickets every year. It gave him much pleasure to knock on doors of old friends and share his gift of gab and easy-going manner. He was also a Mason and a member of Forsyth Lodge No. 707, and a member of Evrytanian Association. Johnny will be remembered for his sense of humor, which he never lost even during his illness. "We love you and will miss you very much." The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Greek Orthodox Church, with Father Demetri Kangelaris, Father Dennis Canavos and Father George Kiricoples officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at the church with a Trisagion at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or The Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lighton, Emma Grace
CLEVELAND - Infant Emma Grace Lighton, a daughter of Danielle and Jason Lighton, died Tuesday at Davis Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Houston Baptist Church in Troutman. Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville is in charge of arrangements.
Long Sr., Lawrence JoeDine
MIDWAY - Lawrence JoeDine Long Sr., 67, of Old U.S. 52 died at 6:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Davidson County to Elmer T. Long and Catherine Mendenhall Long. He was a member of Midway United Methodist Church and was retired from Pilot Freight and Piedmont Concrete. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Long. He is survived by the mother of his children, Juanita Harris Long of Winston-Salem; sons, Lonnie Long of Winston-Salem and Joey Long of Lexington; sisters, Starling Ladd and husband Paul and Wanda Anderson and husband Eddie, all of Winston-Salem. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. David P. Calhoun officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel and other times at the home. Memorials may be directed to Midway United Methodist Church, 9795 Old U.S. 52, Lexington, NC 27295.
Morgan, Blanche S.
Mrs. Blanche S. Morgan, 87, of Winston-Salem, the wife of the late Julius Morgan, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Oct. 7, 1915, in New York City to Joseph and Rose Klein Solomon. In the early 1930s, Mrs. Morgan moved to Winston-Salem, where she ran Jerome's Department Store for more than 60 years. She was a founding member of Temple Emanuel and belonged to Hadassah and many other Jewish organizations. Survivors include a son, Harvey Morgan and wife Susan of Kings Point, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Jonathan Morgan of Boston, Mass., Brett Morgan and wife Liz of Port Washington, N.Y., Lisa Gurevich and husband Leon of East Brunswick, N.J., and Doug Bernstein and wife Debbie of Great Neck, N.Y.; four great-grandchildren, Jakob, Adam, Sydney and Annabelle; a sister, Elaine Zerden and husband Marvin of Hickory; a sister-in-law, Ann Arnold and husband Bill of Maine; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel by Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn. Burial will follow at Mount Sinai Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blanche and Julius Morgan Caring Fund, c/o Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Nash, Harry Donald
Mr. Harry Donald Nash, 67, of Winston-Salem died July 31, 2003, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born Dec. 26, 1935, in San Diego, Calif., to Mary Lou Barefoot and Rex Donald Nash. He graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in engineering, and served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his three daughters, Melanie (Sonny) Blackstock of Atlanta, Ga., Kathy Smith of Kernersville and Yvonne (Mike) Holifield of Kernersville; a son, Mike Nash of Suwanee, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at Faith Assembly of God, 241 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. He was a loving father and a great friend to many and was a huge Braves fan.
Owen, Jeanne
Jeanne Owen, 82, of Wake Forest University and Prince Nursing Center, Brookridge Retirement Community, died July 27, 2003, at the Sticht Center of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage on Sunday morning, was assessed at the Medical Center's emergency room, and admitted to Palliative Care where she died before midnight. Her ashes are to be interred privately in the Yadkin College Cemetery. "A Time of Remembrance" will be held for friends, relatives, and former colleagues at 11 a.m. Sept. 27, 2003, in Walt Chapel at Wake Forest University. Frances Jeanne Owen was born Jan. 29, 1921, in Yadkin College to Lucy Belle Totten Owen and Frank Redding Owen. Her grandparents were Edward Linden Owen and Emily Redding Owen, Frances Jeannette Barham Totten and William Theophilus Totten. She moved with her parents a year later to Gibsonville, where she was raised and maintained ties throughout her life. She came to Winston-Salem in 1956, when Wake Forest University opened its campus here and retired as professor emeritus of the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy in 1991, after a distinguished career, teaching business law and providing a brilliant mind and outspoken voice on all matters of faculty business. In the spring of 1979, Dr. Owen received one of four alumni service awards from UNC-G, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to "the liberal arts ideal" by serving others. In 1987, she received the prestigious John Reinhardt Award for Excellence in Teaching determined by vote of students who graduated at least 10 years ago. After graduating from the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (UNC-G), she taught at Rural Hall High School, Lewisburg College and at Averett College in Danville, Va. She received an M.S. degree from Indiana University and joined the faculty of Marshall College (now Marshall University), Huntington, W.Va., from which she was granted leave to complete work on her doctorate of jurisprudence at UNC. She studied law for three summers at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She was granted the degree of juris doctor with honors in 1954, was elected to membership in the N.C. Bar Association and the American Bar Association in June 1956, and maintained membership in good standing throughout her life. Her primary interest when in college was in costume designing and construction. Serving as costume mistress for the "Playlikers" she "dressed" such productions as Pygmalion, Barclay Square, The Trojan Women and Prometheus Bound. She became a lifelong lover of music after "Pinky" Thompson's music appreciation course and of bird-watching after an introductory course. She continued to read plays and poetry - ancient, contemporary, avant-garde, without discrimination. She was interested in and supported modem music, art, crafts; was a member of the National Museums of Women in the Arts and of the National Women's History Museum. She gave support to SECCA, Reynolda House, Friends of Old Salem and Piedmont Crafts Guild. Although she gave to national organizations, she favored local endeavors: Hospice and Palliative Care, Crisis Center, Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross and Covenant House. Her record of memberships and contributions speaks to the basic tenets of her philosophy: The American Judicature Society (to promote the efficient administration of justice), Common Cause, NAACP, Legal Defense Aid, Emily's List, Doctors Without Borders, Houses for Humanity, American Civil Liberties Union, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Southern Poverty Law Center Academy of Legal Studies in Business and National Legal Aid & Defenders Association. Dr. Owen was a member of the American Association of University Professors and active member of the American Association of University Women, serving as president of the Winston-Salem branch from 1961 to 1963, and in several capacities for the State Division. She honored her family ties and gave full support to kinsmen and friends, both psychologically and financially. She leaves a sister, Bettie Jane Owen Wooten of Maryland Plantation, Shelby Miss.; seven nieces, Lucy Owen Hoyt of Charlottesville, Va.; Frances Owen Blume of Columbia, S.C., Treanor Woolen Baring (her goddaughter) of Houston, Texas; and four nephews, Frank Redding Owen III of Charlotte, Edward Patton Owen of Temecula, Calif.; Abner Wallace Woolen III of Decatur, Ga., and August Mark Woolen of Gainesville Fla.
