Frank Cole Nicholson, Sr.
Frank Cole “Nick” Nicholson, Sr., 94, died February 24 [2004] at his home in Kailua, Hawaii, where he had resided for 23 years.
He was born in Greensboro, in 1910 to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Herbert Nicholson.
He served in World War II as a flight officer and instructor.
He was the second pilot hired when Piedmont Airlines was started in 1948 and served as chief pilot, then assistant to the vice-president of Operations and Maintenance.
He retired from Piedmont Airlines in 1970 and moved to Hawaii, in 1980, to help start Mid-Pacific Airlines as director of Flight Operations.
In 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson started a landscape nursery, which continues today.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ione Perry Nicholson; and his siblings, Sibyl Nicholson Ward, Mary Webb and Herbert, Harold and David Nicholson.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Audry Black Nicholson of the home; and his children, Frank C. Nicholson, Jr. and wife Marianne of Clemmons, Jan Nicholson Assimos and husband Dean of Winston-Salem, Tom Nicholson and wife Kristi of Kailua, Mary Webb Nicholson Walton and husband Dave of Skippack, Pa., and Lauren Nicholson Scott and husband Kevin of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren, Heather Nicholson Vlachos and husband Ilias, Meghan, Jill and Anne Cole Nicholson, Stevie and Andreana Assimos, Amanda and Trent Nicholson and Jordan and Anna Scott; a great-granddaughter, Mary Vlachos; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.
Mary Vandeliah Pope
Mary Vandeliah “Vannie” Pope, 96, died March 6 [2004] at The Oaks at Forsyth.
She was born September 7, 1907, in Chatham County, to the late Robert H. and Ella Butner Fox.
She was a member of Parkview Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brooklyn R. Pope; and a grandson, Michael Brandon Bullard.
Surviving are two daughters, Ann Pope Stanley of Pfafftown, and Bobbie Pope Bullard of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren, Steven Bullard and wife Jackie of Clemmons, Scott Bullard and wife Tammie of Clemmons, Nickye Hester and husband Brad of Lewisville, Ronnie Stanley of Pfafftown, and Mark Stanley and wife Gina of Norman, Okla.; and eight great-grandchildren, Nicholas Hester, Jacob Hester, Matthew Bullard, Elaina Bullard, Kristin Bullard, Emily Bullard, Lauren Bullard and Brooklyn Stanley.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Elder E.W. Hooven officiating, and burial followed in Old Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Beverly Staton Ritch
Beverly Staton Ritch, 42, formerly of King, died February 27 [2004] in Anyor, S.C.
She was a dedicated, loving and caring registered nurse, employed by Novant before moving to Anyor.
She loved camping and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl Davies.
Surviving are her husband, David Ritch of Anyor; two daughters, Alisha and Crystal Staton of King; two sons, Dereck Staton of King, and Christian Norman, II of Kernersville; a granddaughter, Kayla Richardson of King; her mother, Pat Hall of Clemmons; two sisters, Tammy Kincaid and husband Richard of Winston-Salem, and Cristina Hall of Clemmons; a brother, Jeffery Hall and wife Heather of King; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Grace Sherwood Joyce
Grace Sherwood Joyce of Clemmons, died March 7 [2004] at Clemmons Village II in Clemmons.
She was born in Bethel, to James Marshall and Nannie Farthing Sherwood.
She was married to Walter C. Joyce, Sr. for 56 years.
She pursued a teaching career for many years with her husband, enjoying teaching mathematics and English in the middle grades.
She served in various capacities in teaching professional organizations, including the Forsyth County, and N.C. State Classroom Teachers Association.
Upon her retirement from teaching, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, who preceded her in death in 2003.
She was active in her church, serving as a Stephens minister in Clemmons Moravian Church until her health prevented her from continuing.
Surviving are her son, Walter C. Joyce, Jr. and wife Mary Ann of Clemmons; her brothers, William Sherwood of Bethel, Larry Sherwood of Oklahoma City, Okla., Harry Sherwood of Wingate, and Dr. James Sherwood of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; her sisters, Kathryn Isaacs of Wytheville, Va., Genevieve Henson of Vilas, Carolyn McCaslin of Huntersville, and Helen Harmon of Lenoir; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Evans Joyce and Benjamin Alexander Joyce; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Clemmons Moravian Church with Rev. Ray Burke officiating, and burial followed at Forsyth Memorial Park, with a service conducted by Rev. Robert R. McGee.
Laura Lee Livengood Griffith
Laura Lee Livengood Griffith, 78, of Winston-Salem, died March 4 [2004] after undergoing surgery at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born in Forsyth County, on December 29, 1925, to the late Charlie William and Rosser Faircloth Livengood.
She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and was a retired beautician.
Surviving are her daughter, Deamie Griffith Younce and husband Richard of King; two grandchildren, Christopher Carter of Lewisville, and Kimberly Carter Gray and husband Charles of King; two great-grandchildren, Thomas and Bradley Gray of King; a sister, Lucy Livengood Burke and husband T. Wake Burke of Lewisville; and a nephew, Tony Burke and wife Vanessa of Winston-Salem.
A graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park, with Elder Joe McCollum and Elder Rickey McCollum officiating.
DeWalden A. Briggs
DeWalden A. Briggs, 88, of Rural Hall, died March 6 [2004].
He was born February 1, 1916, in Forsyth County, to Robert Alexander and Jettie Blanch Long Briggs.
He retired from Duplan in Winston-Salem, after 45 years of service and had later worked with Forsyth County, as a courier.
After retirement, he spent much of his time gardening and growing flowers.
He and his wife, Alice, enjoyed attending the farmers market in Winston-Salem.
He was a devoted member of Jefferson Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Briggs Booze.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Spainhour Briggs of the home; two daughters, Patsy Morgan of Lewisville, and Dee Ann Goforth and husband John of Spartanburg, S.C.; six grandchildren, Harold Thomas Elliott, Jr., Kim Elliott Gleason and husband Ronnie, Amy Elliott Whaley and husband Ashley, Christy Morgan Howell, Ginger Goforth Tennant and husband Josh and Katy Goforth Eaton and husband Alex; 10 great-grandchildren; several special additional great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy B. Hauser of Tobaccoville, and Rosa B. Alspaugh and husband Eben of Winston-Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Jefferson Church of Christ, with Jerry Simpkins and Glenn VanMeter, ministers, officiating, and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Wilma Lee Lowery Boan
Wilma Lee Lowery Boan, 84, of Statesville, died March 6 [2004] at Meadowbrook Terrace in Advance, following a period of declining health.
She was born September 28, 1919, in Iredell County, and was the daughter of the late R.A. Lowery, Sr. and Etta Carter Lowery.
On September 21, 1941, she married Clyde Nolton Boan, Sr., who died June 25, 1983.
She formerly worked for the Iredell County Register of Deeds and J.C. Penney Warehouse.
In later years, she was associated with her husband in Boan Building Supply and Boan Trucking.
She was a member of Northview Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school for over 25 years.
She grew up with her family at Abilene Church of Christ and had been a member of the Oakdale Women’s Club.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Carl E. Boan; a brother, R.A. “Jack” Lowery, Jr.; and two sisters, Julia L. Haithcox and Catherine L. Lanier.
Surviving are two sons, C. Nolton Boan, Jr. and wife Coletta of Winston-Salem, and T. Gerald Boan and wife Kay of Statesville; a daughter, Priscilla B. Holland and husband Max of Sylva; six sisters, Martha L. Dellinger of Statesville, Louise L. Isenhour of Statesville, Pauline L. Ballard of Clemmons, Mary L. Sherrill of Statesville, and Sarah L. Pilcher and Elizabeth L. Hoots, both of Farmington; seven grandchildren, Max Holland, Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Houston, Texas, Lee Ann Gibson and husband, Dan, of Sylva, William “Bill” Boan of Statesville, Rebecca Boan of Cornelius, Meg Boan Johnston and husband Brian of Mooresville, T. Keith Boan and wife Kris of Statesville, and Heather B. White and husband Rich of Statesville; two step-grandsons, Andrew Childers of New York, and Tad Royster of Raleigh; and six great-grandchildren, Brady M. White, Trent M. White, Bailey M. Boan, Brooke M. Boan, Beck M. Boan and Briley M. Boan.
Funeral services were held at Abilene Church of Christ, with Dan Waller, Minister, and Jim Smith officiating, and burial followed in the Abilene Church of Christ Cemetery.
Virgie Mae Caudle
Virgie Mae Caudle, 95, of Winston-Salem, died March 7 [2004] at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born September 7, 1908, in South Carolina.
She was preceded in death was a son, Bobby Lee Caudle.
Surviving are her son, Donald “Mack” Caudle and wife Frances of Lewisville; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Caudle of Winston-Salem; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Rev. John D. Moxley officiating, and burial follow in Union Cross Friends Meeting Cemetery.
Pearl Gough Williams
Pearl Gough Williams Middleton, 85, of Winston-Salem, died March 8 [2004] at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
She was born May 15, 1918, in Yadkin County, to James Calvin Gough and Rose Ella Martin Gough.
She was a lifetime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, a volunteer for Crisis Control Ministry for 17 years and a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club of America. She especially loved her flowers and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Robert Williams; her second husband, John Robert Middleton; five brothers; and a sister.
Surviving are five daughters, Jo Ann Williams Hash and husband Eddie of Pfafftown, Jean Williams Brannock and fiance Stamey Gobble of Advance, Lou Williams Dezern of Carolina Beach, Vicki Williams Fisher of Matthews, and Susan Gail Williams and fiance Harold Andrews of Raleigh; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Funeral Home, with burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park.
