Mary Katherine Fulk Mann
Mary Katherine Fulk Mann, 82, of Winston-Salem, died August 16 [2002] at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
She was born June 16, 1920, in Stokes County, the daughter of Oscar S. and Grace Slate (Sprinkle) Fulk.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William H. and Oscar S. Fulk, Jr.
Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Hoyle L. Mann of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Dickens and husband Tom, Judith and Snowden and husband Sammy, all of Clemmons, and Marilyn Wetzel and husband Dave of Carlisle, Pa.; a son, Robert Mann and wife Hanne of Advance; two sisters, JoAnn Hughes and husband Ron of Dobson, and Nina Bodenheimer and husband Elon of Winston-Salem; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Dr. Gary Chapman officiating, and burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park.
Ethel Mae Gordon Rhodes
Ethel Mae Gordon Rhodes, 88, of Winston-Salem, died August 15 [2002].
She was born August 22, 1913, to Charlie R. and Martha L. Freedle Gordon in Stokes County.
She was a longtime member of College Park Baptist Church, attended the "Volunteer School" in her youth and had "baby-sat" children for more than 20 years.
She was an avid gardener who especially enjoyed growing and selling her tomatoes and enjoyed decorating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul C. Rhodes, Sr.; her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
Surviving are four children, Paul C. Rhodes, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Pfafftown, Arthur L. Rhodes and wife Linda of Winston-Salem, Mary Ann Anders and husband Gary of Rural Hall, and Janet R. Snyder of Clemmons; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law and special friends, Lib Bullard and Annie Cook.
Funeral services were held at College Park Baptist Church, with Dr. James Baucom officiating, and burial followed at Forsyth Memorial Park.
Edna Shaw Hawkins
Edna Shaw Hawkins, 76, of Lexington, died August 17 [2002] at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
She was born August 29, 1925, in Forsyth County, to the late Claude L. and Mary Dinkins Shaw.
She was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Hawkins Drawdy of Clemmons, Beverly Hawkins Booe of Garner, and Linda Hawkins Bowman of Lexington; a son, Michael Wesley Hawkins of Yadkinville; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Opal Shaw White of Lexington.
A graveside service was held at Forbush Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Darrin Koone officiating.
Ethel Lashmit Kalter
Ethel Lashmit Kalter, the wife of the late Dale L. Kalter, died September 17 [2002], at Meadowbrook Manor in Clemmons.
She was born June 6, 1909, in Forsyth County, to Charles and Jessie Rothrock Lashmit.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mittie Lashmit Noffman and Myrtle Lashmit Williams and a brother, Harold Lashmit.
She had a long career in music, appearing in numerous operatic productions and music revues, both in the United States, and abroad.
She taught voice at Wake Forest University for many years.
She was a member of Christ Moravian Church.
A graveside service was held at God's Acre in Old Salem, with Dr. Neal Routh officiating.
Helen Davis Green
Helen Davis Green, 87, of Myrtle Beach, died September 13 [2002] at her residence.
She was born on March 1, 1915, in High Point, a daughter of the late W.A. and Maude Dean Davis.
She was the widow of the late Charles C. Green, who died in 1982.
They were married for 40 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach, where she was involved in the Circle Group.
She was a retired schoolteacher and volunteered for the women's auxiliary of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and the after-school reading program.
Surviving are a son, Charles C. Green, Jr. and wife Claudia of Clemmons; a daughter, Missy Davisson and husband Roger of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren, Steven and Amanda Davisson, both of Myrtle Beach, and Matthew and Katie Green, both of Clemmons; and a special nephew, William Cobb Boyles Davis and wife Audrey of Taos, N.M.
A memorial service was held at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Timmerman officiating.
Walter Otis Bradham
Walter Otis Bradham, 81, of Winston-Salem, died September 14 [2002] at his home.
He was born July 26, 1921, in Brunswick, Ga., to Oscar and Jeuell Bradham.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and Dancy Construction Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Cora Curlee Bradham, in October 2001.
Surviving are two daughters, Sue Bradham Choate and husband Marlon "Kelly" of Mocksville, and Patricia Bradham Bennett of Pfafftown; three grandchildren, Kelli Choate Spaugh and husband Christopher of Clemmons, Matthew Todd Bennett of Clarksville, Tenn., and Mark Alan Choate of Clemmons; and a great-grandson, Zachary William Spaugh.
Funeral services were held at North Wadesboro Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronnie Stewart officiating, and burial followed at Anson Memorial Park in Wadesboro.
Ted Fulk Holder
Ted Fulk Holder, 78, of Pfafftown, died September 18 [2002].
He was born September 13, 1924, in Forsyth County, to the late Hubert Ellsworth and Bessie Fulk Holder.
He lived in Pfafftown, all his life, where he was a farmer until starting Ted Holder Plumbing Co., which was in business for 42 years.
He was an active member of Middle Cross Baptist Church in Pfafftown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Etta Sale Holder in 1991; and a sister, Katie Mae Holder.
Surviving are his wife, Rumeal Hicks Holder of the home; a daughter, Frances Petree and husband Hoke of Chattanooga, Tenn.; three sons, Paul Holder and wife Nora of Charlotte, Steve Holder of Pfafftown, and the Rev. Tommy Holder and wife Debbie of Pfafftown; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Juadaine Chambers of Pfafftown; a niece; two nephews; and a stepdaughter, Virlie Creasman of Pfafftown.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall, with Rev. Tom Maxey and Rev. Tommy Holder officiating, and burial followed at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem.
John Odell Trexler
John Odell Trexler, 78, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Lenoir, died September 16 [2002] at the VA Hospital in Salisbury.
He was born July 12, 1924, in Watauga County, to the late John Luther and Minnie Eldridge Trexler.
He was a driver for Spector Red Ball Trucking Co., a member of the D.A.V. Chapter 90 of Boone, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Trexler and Thomas Trexler; and a sister, Shelby Jean Trexler.
Surviving are his wife, Violet Bolick Trexler of the home; a son, Gerald O. Trexler and wife Nancy of Lewisville; two daughters, Brenda King and husband Ron of Pilot Mountain, and Debbie Chandler and husband Ronnie of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Earl Trexler of Blowing Rock, and Charles P. Trexler of Hudson; four sisters, Ruth Hollars and Margaret Holman, both of Lenoir, Lucille Young of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Elizabeth DuBose of Seale, Ala.; three grandchildren, Kevin King and wife Emily of Winston-Salem, Bryan King and wife Heather of Clemmons, and Ashley Trexler of Winston-Salem; and two great-grandchildren, Peyton Elizabeth King of Winston-Salem, and Averie Christine King of Clemmons.
Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Beulah Berrier
Beulah Berrier, 90, of Lexington, died September 20 [2002] at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born August 12, 1912, in Davidson County, to Samuel Olin Byerly and Suzie Weaver Byerly.
She was a homemaker and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Odell Berrier who died Sept. 25, 1971; a son and daughter-in-law Ishmael Berrier and Kathleen Berrier; a granddaughter, Sonya Denise Hargett; a grandson, Floyd Jackson Berrier, Jr.; brothers Chester Byerly, Phillip Byerly and Norman Byerly; and sisters Myrtle Link and Josephine Collins.
Surviving are four daughters, Angela Parker and husband Bobby of Clemmons, Betty Nifong and husband Archie, Linda Holdaway and husband Michael and Dottie Sizemore and husband Barry, all of Lexington; three sons, Floyd Jackson Berrier and wife Nadine, Tony Gray Berrier and wife Charlotte, and Paul David Berrier and wife Phyllis, all of Lexington; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Collins of King.
Funeral services were held at Union Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Kenneth W. Harris, Jr. officiating.
Frank Leo Clark
Frank Leo Clark, 85, of Lexington, died September 23 [2002] at the Brian Center of Lexington.
He was born May 25, 1917, in Madison County, to Newton Mack and Hester Price Clark.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps, and was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church.
He taught and was a coach at Griffith School and later went to Lexington Senior High School, where he was an assistant principal, retiring in 1974 after 26 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Edith Myers Clark of the home; three sons, Franklin Clark and wife Margie of Clemmons, Philip Clark and wife Brenda of Belews Creek, and Roger Clark and wife Donna of Chesterfield, Va; a daughter, Barbara Littlejohn and husband Duwayne of Spartanburg, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Friedberg Moravian Church, with Rev. G. Thomas Shelton officiating, and burial followed in the church graveyard.
