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EATON
Mrs. Elnora Foote Eaton, 100, died at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie Dec. 11 after a period of illness. She was a member of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where the funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Michael Linville officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 45 minutes before the service. She is survived by two sons, Henry Eaton of Albemarle and Odell Eaton of Mocksville; four daughters, Willie M. Wiseman of Rahway, N.J., Bessie Eaton of Advance, Queen McKnight of Winston-Salem and Betty Jean Eaton of Mocksville; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 711 Cedar Creek Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Graham Funeral Directors of Mocksville are in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Eaton.
HARRIS
Mrs. Gwendolyn Crump Harris, 61, of 1815 Francis St. passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a period of illness. She was a native of Winston-Salem born June 13, 1939, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Crump and James King and resided in the Washington, D.C., area for over 35 years. She was of the Methodist faith and was a retired employee of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gilbert A. Harris of the home; three sons, Harold (Lenee') M. Crump of Winston-Salem, Rollie (Jane) G. Harris of Alexandria, Va., and Robert Lee Harris of Detroit; four grandchildren, Charles ''O.J.'' Fair, Lanisha Crump, Harold Crump Jr. and Rollie Harris Jr.; aunts Betty C. (Douglas) McLean, Nannie M. Crump, Delores C. Humes, Cozetta C. Walker and Ann K. Torrence all of Winston-Salem, Louise K. Wilson and Doris K. Randall of Washington, D.C.; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Parrish and Pauline Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Juan P. Gray officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 Thursday evening, Dec. 14, 2000, at the funeral home. (RUSSELL)
HAYES
Mr. Harold William Hayes Sr., 56, of 162 Rockaway Drive passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a native of Lexington and was a faithful member of Gates of Zion Glorious Church of God, where he served as chairman of the deacon board, a member of the adult choir, the pastor's aide auxiliary, the van ministry and former Sunday-school superintendent. He was a cement contractor and brick mason by trade. He is survived by his wife, Fannie M. Hayes of the home; five children, Kenneth Ray (Jeannette) Hayes of Winston-Salem, William E. (Rosanna) Hayes of Trenton, N.J., David E. Hayes and Harold William (Kim) Hayes Jr. of the home and Patricia (Kevin) Terry of Lexington; three godchildren, Christina Robinson and Thelia Miller of Winston-Salem and Da-Shard McGiff of Thomasville; eight grandchildren; his mother, Lula L. Hayes of Midway; five brothers, Paul O. (Mary) Hayes, R. Louis (Alease) Hayes, Johnny Lee Hayes and Arthur Hayes all of Midway and Russell Cleo (Roberta) Hayes Jr. of Lexington; four sisters, Louise Leonard, Pearline Hayes and Wanda Hayes, all of Midway, and Elaine Hayes of Winston-Salem; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at the Gates of Zion Glorious Church of God, Midway, with Bishop Robert G. Melton Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. (RUSSELL)
JESTER
DOBSON -- Mr. Kenneth Joseph Jester, 56, of Jenkinstown Road, a loving husband, father and wonderful PaPa , went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at N.C. Baptist Hospital. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Harmon and Wilca Steelman Jester. Mr. Jester was an avid farmer and was a faithful member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served as church treasurer for 28 years, Sunday-school superintendent, Sunday-school teacher and preacher. He was preceded in death by a sister, Roxie Jenkins and a brother, the Rev. Roy Jester. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Dean Speer Jester of the home; three daughters, Tracy J. Castro and husband Lenny of Dobson, Kelly Jester of the home and Melissa J. Merritt and husband Darrell of Dobson; loving grandson William Joseph ''Will'' Castro; sister Mary (Jesse) Josie of Pfafftown; brother Ralph (Geneva) Jester of East Bend; sister-in-law Violet Cave Jester; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joyce and Guy Prim; mother and father-in-law Roxie Henry Speer of Dobson; special nephew Joseph Jenkins; special nieces Becky Prim, Luann P. Doss; and several other nieces and nephews. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church by the Rev. Barlowe Stanley, the Rev. Terry Coe, the Rev. Bill Jenkins and the Rev. Joseph Jenkins. He will lie in state 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jester will be taken to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 5 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, c/o Brad Doss, 3609 Ridge Road, Boonville, NC 27011. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Jester family.
OSBORNE
Mr. Barry Lewis Osborne, 59, of Winston-Salem died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at his home. He was born Oct. 21, 1941, in Guilford County to Whitt P. and Hazel Farrington Osborne. Mr. Osborne was currently employed by Accounting Machine Systems and was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Osborne in May. Surviving are three sons, Jason Osborne of Raleigh, Chris Osborne of King and Barry Lewis Osborne Jr.; two daughters, Laurie and Amanda Osborne of Winston-Salem; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Alexander, Nicholas and Christopher Osborne Jr. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Burial will follow in Floral Gardens Park in High Point. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family may be contacted at (336) 985-5616.
ROBERTSON
KERNERSVILLE -- Mr. Daniel Bernard Robertson, 72, of Bethel Church Court died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Guilford County, a son of Irene Angel Robertson of Greensboro and the late Chester Avery Robertson. Mr. Robertson served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retiree of McLean Trucking Co. He was a member of Kernersville Friends Meetinghouse, where he taught Sunday school and served on various boards and committees. He was a member of the Stokesdale Masonic Lodge and volunteered for the Shepherd's Center and several other volunteer agencies. He enjoyed helping others in the community. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Rachel Perdue Robertson of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri Vincent (Sheldon) of Walkertown and Gayle May (Richard) of Winston-Salem; two sons, Tim Robertson of Kernersville and Dan Robertson and wife Kenette of Charlotte; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Leroy Alley of Greensboro and Betty and Frank Hundley of Kernersville; and 10 grandchildren, Matthew M. Robertson of Atlanta, Emily B. Robertson of Clemson, S.C., Joshua G. Robertson of Charlotte, April E. Robertson of Kernersville, Jennifer S. Belton of King, Phillip R., Christopher W. and Rachel A. May of Winston-Salem, Caroline D. and Ashley R. Vincent of Walkertown. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at Kernersville Friends Meetinghouse by the Rev. Paul Williamson, the Rev. Myron Leonhard and the Rev. Hewey Parrish. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Friends Meetinghouse, 350 N. Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284.
SAUNDERS
Mrs. Lorene Johnson Saunders, 73, of 4276 Cody Drive passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was a member of the Second New Bethel Church, where she served faithfully on the nurse's board and the pastor's aide. She was a retired employee of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Wright and Doris Scott; and three brothers, Junius Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson and Richard Johnson. She leaves to celebrate her life and homegoing her ever-loving husband, Sylvester D. Saunders Sr.; five daughters, Aquanette Berry, Ola Mae Saunders, Sandra Jordan (James), Helen Saunders and Esterlene Saunders; a son, Sylvester Saunders Jr.; 11 grandchildren, one devoted granddaughter, Tisheka Saunders Williford (Dexter); 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bessie Armstrong of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Donald Johnson (Kay) of Winston-Salem; an aunt, Marie Johnson of Mount Airy; a sister-in-law, Edna Saunders; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at Genesis World Outreach Center with Bishop Claude D. Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Rural Hall. The family visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at the church. (RUSSELL)
STANDAART
Zora Josephine Benson Standaart of Winston-Salem died Dec. 12, 2000, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was 59. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 5980 Kinney Road, Winston-Salem. Josie was born Aug. 6, 1941, in San Diego, Calif., to Maude Frances Walker Benson and Harry Land Benson. She was married to Adrian Willem Standaart, a Dutch physicist. Josie and her husband lived for several years in the Netherlands and Switzerland before returning to the United States and settling in Winston-Salem. She was a graduate of Salem College with a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. with honors in studio art. Ms. Standaart was also an award winning artist and a cartoonist published in the Christian Century and Rotarian, among many others. She loved nature, Celtic music and the fine arts. Ms. Standaart was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her twin brother, Brian Joseph Benson, and his wife, Heli Koppel Benson, and her elder brother, Frederick Land Benson, and his wife, Myra Greer Benson. She is also survived by her uncle, B.J. Benson, and his wife, Ollie Benson, and three nieces, Eleanor Blair Benson and her husband, Tim Blankenship, Amanda Benson and Lisa Benson and her husband, John Nunnally. In addition, she is survived by many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
VOSS
KING -- Ronald Lewis Voss, 70, of Jefferson Church Road, Tobaccoville died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at Village Care of King after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Forsyth County to Reid and Deamie Garner Voss. Mr. Voss was a 1948 graduate of King High School and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was employed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for a number of years and had been the owner-operator of a restaurant in Walkertown. He had also attended Atlanta Christian College. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Ruth Spainhour Voss of the home; daughter Lisa Raines of King; son Ronnie (Janis) Voss of Rural Hall; grandson Jonathan Raines of King; two sisters, Dorothy (John) Pratt of Pinnacle and Carolyn (Don) Styers of Winston-Salem; four brothers, Harold (Joan) Voss of Winston-Salem, Ralph (Elizabeth) Voss of Lexington, Joe (Elizabeth) Voss of Dobson and Calvin (Dorothy) Voss of King; mother-in-law Mary Evelyn Spainhour of Tobaccoville; an uncle, Frank (Ona Ruth) Garner of King; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at Jefferson Church of Christ. Jerry Simpkins, Steve Cook and Mr. Voss's son, Ronnie Voss, are the officiating ministers. Burial with military rites will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Resident's Council of Village Care, P.O. Box 1750, King, NC 27021 or to Jefferson Church of Christ, 8200 Jefferson Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045. (Slate Funeral Home)
WATSON
KERNERSVILLE -- Mrs. Gethel Marie Pope Watson, 88, formerly of Jubilee Trail died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at The Oaks at Forsyth. Mrs. Watson was born in Forsyth County Dec. 11, 1912, a daughter of the late John Ernest Pope Sr. and Mamie Eagleson Pope. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Levi Watson; sisters, Irene Dorsett and Allie Peddycord; and brothers, Clell Pope and Fletcher Pope. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Judith Watson and Jerry Smith of Kernersville; a son, John M. Watson of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Blake Idol of Kernersville and Faye Madden of High Point; a brother, John Ernest Pope Jr. of Kernersville; three grandchildren, Wendy Greenleaf, Shelley Smith and Bethany Smith; and four great-grandchildren, Brittany Dix, Amantha Dix, Cory Dix and Jacob Greenleaf. A funeral service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Ed Biggers, the Rev. Alan Van Meter and the Rev. Billy Hunter. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church Building Fund or to General Missions Fund, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. The family appreciates and offers their sincere thanks to the staff at The Oaks at Forsyth for the care extended to Mrs. Watson during her residence at The Oaks.
