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MARTIN
Viola Beavers Martin, the widow of Charles I. Martin, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, after an extended stay at the Meadowbrook Terrace Assisted Living facility in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Martin, one of nine children born to Jefferson Franklin and Idella Arnold Beavers, was born in College Park, Ga., on Sept. 11, 1908. After completing her undergraduate studies, she moved to North Carolina in order to accept her first teaching position. Returning home to Atlanta, after five years as a teacher in North Carolina, she attended and graduated from the Atlanta University School of Social Work. Receiving her master’s degree in social work, Mrs. Martin began her career as a social worker in Atlanta and continued that illustrious career of more than 21 years as a social worker in the Family Service Agency in Winston Salem as a child-welfare caseworker, with emphasis on securing foster homes and arranging for the adoption of more than 80 orphans, at one point, for whom she was responsible on a daily basis. She dearly loved children, even though she was not blessed with any of her own. One of her favorite Biblical verses was Psalm 113:9: He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful Mother of children. Praise ye the Lord. In 1996, after retirement as an agency social worker, Mrs. Martin served, as a result of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s '`Great Society Plan,’‘ in the capacity of school social worker for six additional years with the school system, which again involved working with children. Mrs. Martin also served as a public member on the North Carolina State Board of Examiners in Optometry and was a loyal supporter of the Republican Party. Religious service included more than 50 years of service as a dutiful member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 810 N. Highland Ave., during which time she served as president of Episcopal Church Women and as a faithful wife of one of the senior wardens. Leaving to cherish her memories are a sister, Ola M. Beavers Thurston of Winston-Salem and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family requests that either flowers or memorial gifts be sent to St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the St. Stephens Episcopal Church, with the Rev. William Pilcher officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7 Friday evening at Hooper Funeral Home. (Hooper)
OEHMAN
ADVANCE — Mr. Garland Edward Oehman, 81, of Shady Lane died Tuesday evening at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. Burial will be in Bethania Moravian Church Graveyard. Mr. Oehman was born in Forsyth County on Nov. 12, 1919, the son of Herman Eugene and Addie Mae Spainhour Oehman. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Oehman was a member of Hope Baptist Church, was an avid bowler and worked for many years with the Boy Scouts. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen O. Oehman in 1981. Surviving are his wife, Jerry Tuttle Bailey Oehman of the home; a daughter, Carol Ann Brown of Pfafftown; a son, Daniel E. Oehman and wife Emma Jea n of King; a stepson, Delbert Bailey of Advance; two stepdaughters, Teresa Holt and husband Gary of Advance and Cindy Benson and husband Robin of Mocksville; six grandchildren, Karen Cearbaugh, David Brown, Christopher Oehman, Jamey Holt, Brittany Holt and Palmer Benson; two great-grandchildren, Calli Oehman and Landon Oehman; two sisters, Mabel Tuttle of Clemmons and Catherine Canter of Pfafftown; and a brother, Bruce Oehman of Illinois. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel. They send a special thanks to Dr. Charles S. Stinson and the staff of the fifth floor at Forsyth Medical Center for the care they provided Mr. Oehman. Any memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
PARSONS
YADKINVILLE — Miss Ruth Alzena Parsons, 74, of Yadkinville died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Britthaven of Wilkesboro. Miss Parsons was born in Ashe County on June 25, 1926, to the late Heg and Vena Miller Parsons and was a member of Obids Baptist Church in Ashe County. She was a secretary at Ferrell Realty Co. in Winston-Salem for 45 years. During her long illness she often expressed her appreciation for the excellent care given her by the physicians, nurses and staff at the WFU/Baptist Medical Center and Paul Sticht Rehabilitation Center. The family wishes to express their thanks to the personnel at Britthaven of Wilkesboro and Hospice of Alexander County for their care-giving services. Also preceding her in death were three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are her son, Barry Parsons of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Jones W. (Paralea) Parsons of China Grove and James F. Parsons of Yadkinville; a sister-in-law, Ella Parsons of Yadkinville; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews; and many former co-workers and other friends. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel conducted by her grandnephew, the Rev. Jeffrey Severt. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. at Obids Baptist Church, West Jefferson. Assisting Rev. Severt in the graveside service will be the Rev. Tom Graybeal. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Thursday night at the funeral home. They request that memorials be made to Obids Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1325 Old Obids Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or to the Hospice of your choice.
PRITCHARD
Mrs. Bettie Bobbitt Pritchard, 72, of Winston-Salem died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at her residence. She was born March 1, 1928, to Louis Richard Bobbitt and Florence Shugart Bobbitt. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Elizabeth Barnette Sunday school class. Mrs. Pritchard was married to Charlie Gray Pritchard on Oct. 23, 1949. Surviving are her husband of the home; her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Pritchard (Tony) Martin of Tobaccoville; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and G.R. '`Jack’‘ Gordon of Winston-Salem; and a nephew, Lee Gordon of Washington, D.C. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Thursday evening at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at the funeral home by Dr. Cecil Cave and Dr. David Hughes. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 501 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or the Forsyth Humane Society, 61 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
THACKER
Our precious momma, grand-mother, sister and friend went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Jan. 31, 2001. Mary '`Billie’‘ Lyle Dyer Thacker was born April 1, 1917, to John and Julia Dyer. She lived in Eden most of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Benjamin D. Thacker. She was a member of North Spray Christian Church, where she faithfully served for more than 50 years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Thacker of Kernersville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Thacker and Keith Hester of Raleigh; two loving granddaughters, Brittany and Courtney Thacker; two loving grandsons, Jordan and Casey Hester; and a loving brother, Lawson Dyer of Martinsville, Va. Billie was a registered nurse for 37 years, many of which were at Morehead Hospital. She was a member of the N.C. Nurse’s Association and the Eastern Star. She was an angel on Earth who cared for many people. She touched the life of everyone she met. She will be remembered dearly by all of her family and many, many friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Fair Funeral Home in Eden. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at North Spray Christian Church, Eden, conducted by the Rev. Marcy Reid-Smith. Burial will be at Ridgeview Cemetery, Eden. A dinner will follow the funeral service for family and friends. Memorials may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden, NC 27288.
TRANSOU
Mrs. Bernice Stone Transou of 3128 Carver School Road departed this life Monday, Jan. 29, 2001. She was born June 30, 1920, in Danbury to the late John Henry and Ada Scales Stone. Mrs. Transou was a member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, where she was an usher and a missionary. She was also involved in several other church activities and served faithfully until her health failed. Mrs. Transou was a homemaker and began Granny B’s Day Care in 1972 and retired in 1984. She leaves to mourn, her husband of 60 years, James William Transou; three daughters, Jamie L., S. Denise and J. Remae Transou; a son, Harry J. (Darlene) Transou; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Geneva S. Glenn; a devoted niece, Lena J. (Pete) Puryear; a sister-in-law, Mary F. Payne; two stepsisters, Melrose Shore and Lillian Booker; a stepbrother, James Jarrett; a devoted friend, Bleaker Ellis; several other devoted relatives, friend and church members. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, from Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, where the Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey will officiate. Interment will be in Piedmont Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends an hour before the service from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. The remains may be viewed today at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Chapel, 727 N. Patterson Ave., from 2 to 7:30 p.m. and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday. The family may be contacted at the residence. Arrangements are entrusted to Douthit Funeral Services (896-0061).
WARREN
Aaron D. Warren, 48, a resident of 4281 Mecum Place Road, died Monday, Jan 29, 2001, as the result of a house fire at his residence. Mr. Warren was born in Kernersville, a son of the Rev. Garland Warren and Lucille Chambers Warren. He graduated from East Forsyth High School, served an enlistment in the U.S. Air Force and was last employed at Bradford Village-East as a nursing assistant. He was a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Kernersville. His father preceded him in death. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Sue Todd Warren; three daughters, Tiffany Warren and Brittany Warren, all of the home and Crystal Warren of Winston-Salem; a son, Adrian Carter of Winston-Salem; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Warren of Kernersville; a granddaughter, Deja Carter of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia (Genell) Brooks and Ms. Shirley White, all of Kernersville; four brothers, Ronnie (Betty) Warren, Reginald Warren, Malcolm Warren, all of Winston-Salem and Michael Warren of Kernersville; aunts, Mrs. Mozelle Warren, Mrs. Delores (Odell) Warren and Mrs. Mabel Pettigrew. There are nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, Donnie Hilliard. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Kernersville by the Rev. Shirley Donnell and the Rev. William Jones. Burial will follow at National Cemetery, Salisbury with military rites. Family visitation will be at Saint Paul United Methodist Church from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday and other times at the residence of Mrs. Lucille Warren, 322 Nelson St., Kernersville. Haizlip Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WEAVIL
Mrs. Rachel Evelyn Reeve Weavil died Jan. 29, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center. She resided at Brighton Gardens in Winston-Salem. She was a former resident of Walnut Cove and Julian. Mrs. Weavil was born June 6, 1907, in Fairfield, Ind., to the late Hadley and Adaline Reeve. Rachel was the youngest and the last surviving of 14 children. She was a homemaker and a member of Westover Church in Greensboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verland A. Weavil, on Jan. 31, 1974. She is survived by a son, Jeff Weavil and wife Bennie of Germanton; grand-sons David Weavil and wife Athena of King and Darrell Weavil and wife Brenda of Winston-Salem; and great-grandchildren Kayleigh Weavil, Jonathan Weavil, Nicholas Weavil and Dylan Snow. A graveside funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wallburg, with Pastor Don Miller officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Burrow, 620 Johnson Road, High Point, NC 27265, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Burroughs Funeral Home in Walnut Cove is serving the Weavil family.
ALLEN
HARMONY — Mr. Frankie Cleveland '`Cowboy’‘ Allen, 54, of Country Line Road died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Union Methodist Church, with the Rev. Caren Morgan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. They request memorials be considered for Sheffield-Calahaln Volunteer Fire Department for a defibrillator, 435 Dyson Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Mr. Allen was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Forsyth County to the late Clarence Allen and Ruth Cope Allen Boger and worked for the department of transportation for 32 years. He was a founding member of Sheffield-Calahaln Volunteer Fire Department, had previously been lieutenant, captain and assistant chief and attended New Union United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gloria '`Jeanie’‘ Dyson Allen of the home; two sons, Gary (Alisa) Allen of Harmony and Terry Allen; a special friend, Tonya Houck; a stepbrother, Ray (Kay) Hollar; and stepfather, Charlie Boger of Advance.
CONRAD
Mrs. Henrietta '`Pennie’‘ Foster Conrad, 75, of Winston-Salem died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 25, 1925, in Winston-Salem to Henry Shuford and Mary Cochran Foster. As a young girl, she belonged to Girl Scout Troop 1, led by Mrs. Selma Clodfelter, who still has quarterly reunions of the group. She was a graduate of Gray High School where she played in the school band. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. For most of her adult life, she was an active member of Calvary Moravian Church where she served in many capacities. She was also a member of the Evangeline Rebekah Lodge #27 of Winston-Salem and the YWCA water exercise program. She is survived by her husband, Thomas K. Conrad of the home; a daughter, Teresa Leigh Conrad of Winston-Salem; a brother, James Foster and wife Barbara of Ormand Beach, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Evelyn D. Conrad; two brothers-in-law, James M. Conrad and wife Jacquelyn and Richard D. Conrad and wife Frankie all of Winston-Salem; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was recently preceded in death by a special sister-in-law, Nita Conrad Messick. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Moravian Church. Interment will follow in the Moravian Graveyard. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel. Memorials may be made to Calvary Moravian Church, 600 Holly Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
