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August 19, 1880 PEOPLES PRESS
Martin Cloud, an aged and respected citizen, died on Saturday morning last, aged 85 years. Mr. Cloud was a native of Patrick County, Virginia, and represented his county in
the State Legislature, and was always a prominent and useful citizen. Several years since he removed to the residence of his son-in-law, John Wimmer, Sr., in this place
[Salem], where he spent the last few years of his life."
Martin Cloud was born December 10, 1795 in Patrick County, Virginia. He was/is buried in the Moravian Cemetery (God's Acre), Old Salem, NC.
Aug. 13, 1805 Wilmington Gazette
DIED, at Salem, on the 23rd ult., MR. WILLIAM CARLETON, editor of the Salem Register.
APRIL 24, 1857 - PEOPLES PRESS
DIED:
In this place, on the 18th inst., of conjestion of the brain, Gussie Crist, son of T.F. and Maria Crist, aged 4 years and 6 months.
On the 3rd inst., Lucy Mustin, daughter of B.B. and Martha Mustin aged about 11 years.
On the 3rd inst., infant child of Reuben and Tempy George
On the 4th inst., Mrs. Louisa W. Pulliam, consort of B.W. Pulliam, leaving a husband and five children
On the 11th inst., John J. Spainhour of Stokes, leaving a wife and five chidlren.
Records of Moravian Archives, Vol. XII 1856-1866 page 6735:
COPE, ANDREW JACKSON, born July 18, 1825. Died Dec. 4, 1863. Died in the hospital at Wilmington. He left home Sept. 28th to join the army. Having always enjoyed the full
protection of the old government, he saw no necessity of a new one, and was unwilling to fight for the establishment. He was, however, "coerced" into measures, but was called
to a better land where "The wicked ceased from troubling, and the weary are at rest."
Records of Moravian Archives, Vol. XII 1856-1866 page 6732:
COOK, PHILIP Killed at the battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse. Funeral preached Sept. 10, 1865.
April 2, 1885 - The Republican - Winston, NC
Died, in this city on Friday last Mrs. W.T. Carter, whose illness we referred to in our last isssue.
April 2, 1885 - WESTERN SENTINEL
CARTER--In this city, March 26th, Mrs. Hattie Carter, nee Gaskins of Bertie county and wife of W.T. Carter, in the 30th year of her life.
Apr 11, 1895- At Bethania, NC, Mrs. SARA A. CONRAD, wife of Mr. John Conrad, aged 40 years. (The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
April 12, 1897, Mrs. Joseph Cox (Hoffman) in Salem, aged 19 years, 10 months and 14 days (The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
July 23, 1903-UNION REPUBLICAN - COX, JOSEPH J: Dr. Joseph J. Cox, Mayor of High Point, died in a hospital at Philadelphia a few days since. His age was 58 years. He
leaves a widow and one child, a brother, J. Elwood Cos, of High Point, and a sister, Mrs. J.E. Cartland of Greensboro. The remains wee buried at Guilford College.
May 9, 1912 - UNION REPUBLICAN
Near Pleasant Home Church, Wilkes county, recently, Mr. James Cockerham, aged 83 years.
1915-
Mr. A. [Arnold] Coe died yesterday afternoon at 1:15pm at the home of his son, Mr. J. H. Coe, 414 Wachovia Street after an illness of only a few days with heart trouble. He
had been in declining health for several years, but had only been confined to his bed for two days. He was 85 years old. Mr. Coe was a Confederate Veteran, having served
though the war in Company A, North Carolina Regiment. He is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Julia Wilson, Mrs. Charles Isom, and Miss Mary Coe; two sons Mr. J. H. Coe,
with whom he lived and Mr. D. G. Coe, also of this city. The funeral services will be conducted at the home of the son this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. S. F. Nall pastor of the
Salem Baptist Church and interment will follow in the Salem cemetery.
Arnold Coe (1836-1915) is the son of William H. Coe and Jane Dudley Coe.
He is buried in the Confederate Graveyard at Salem Cemetery. Winston-Salem, NC
1919:
Mr. W.A. Crews, age 77 years, who has been a resident of Winston-Salem for the past 20 years, died Sunday morning at 1:45 at his home at No. 1105 East Twenty Third
Street. He is survived by one brother, Mr. M.S. Crews of Bethania, also by eight children: Messrs C.R. Crews and J.B. Crews, and Mesdames J.A. Livengood, C.E.
Robinson, R.E. Miller, C.N. Foster and C.W. Earnest, all of this city; and Mrs. W.L. Flynt of Norfolk. The deceased was an honored Confederate Veteran. He was a
member of the Home Moravian Church. The funeral will be held at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. J.K. Pfohl. The interment will be in the Moravian
Graveyard.
Birth: Jun. 12, 1842 Death: Oct. 26, 1919 Son of James W. and Ann Eliza Pryor Crews. Husband of Nettie E. Hendrix Crews. They had at least 11 children.
APRIL 21, 1931- WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Robah Thomas Casey Laid to Rest Monday-- Funeral services for Robah Thomas Casey, 43, who died suddenly Saturday from a heart attack, were held yesterday
afternoon at the home, 717 West Thirteenth street. Rev. J.F. Moser, Bishop J. Kenneth Pfohl and Dr. howard E. Rondthaler conducted the services. Burial followed in Salem
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Grubb, Carl Robert, J.B. Mickey, Paul Peddycord, Arthur Green and E.L. Craver
[Survivors were wife Eva Howerton Casey and son R. Thomas Casey, Jr. per Casey Researcher cindyhcasey@yahoo.com)
June 19, 1931 - FUNERAL IS HELD FOR MRS. BLANCH CULLINS
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanch Smith Cullins, 44, who passed away Wednesday, were held yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.G. Zimmerman, 2108
Queen street. D.C.C. Weaver conducted the services. Burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery.
June 17, 1931 - COUCH CHILD DIES AT HOME OF PARENTS
George Henry Couch, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Couch, 222 Peachtree street, passed away at the home yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock following a serious
illness of one week. He was born in this city June 6, 1927. Mr. Couch is connected with the Southern Public Utilities Company and has resided in this city for the past ten years.
Mrs. Couch was Miss Ruth D. Kinney prior to marriage. Surviving are the parents; one sister Bernita Couch and the grandparents. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial park
Cemetery.
Nov. 13, 1958 WSJ - MRS. A.M. COOK SR--.
Mrs. Nellie Mae Casey Cook, 67, wife of Arthur M. Cook Sr., died at 9:30 pm yesterday at her home 1115 E. 23d Street.
She had been in declining health several months and critically ill two days.
She was born at Tacoma, Wash., Feb 28, 1891, daughter of Thomas F. and Albina Brown Casey. She spent her early life there, and came to Winston in 1897. She was
educated in the public schools here and was among the first members of North Winston Baptist Church. Mrs. Cook was active in church affairs as long as her health permitted.
She was married to Arthus M. Cook Sr. who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Garvey Welborn, Mrs. Raymond Fordham, Mrs. John Stowe and Mrs. Zeno
Cranfill of Winston-Salem, and Mrs. Glenn Phillips of Goldstone; son Arthur M. Cook Jr of Winston Salem; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Luther Shadrick of Winston-Salem and Mrs. Carl Wade of Greensboro. The body is at Voglers pending completion of funeral plans.
Contact researcher cindyhcasey@yahoo.com
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL April 21, 1958
A.F. COOK, TWIN CITY NATIVE, DIES:Arville Franklin (Hob) Cook, 39, of 203 Grover Ave. died at 2:55 pm Saturday at Winston-Salem hospital. He was seriously ill four
weeks. Death was caused by leukemia. He was born March 8, 1919 in Winston-Salem, a son of Arthur M. and Nellie Mae Kidd(*) Cook Sr. He spent his entire life in Winston-
Salem. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II. He was employed as chief repairman of the No. 65 machine shop at R.J. Reynolds Tabacco Co. He was a member of City
View Baptist Church and choir. He was active in quartet singing. He married Annie Byrd Bradley, April 20, 1947.Surviving are the wife; a son Lanny Ross Cook; his father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Cook Sr of 1115 E. 23rd St; a brother, Arthur M. Cook Jr of Winston-Salem ; five sisters, Mrs. R.P. Fordham, Mrs. Z.H. Cranfilld, Mrs G.L.
Welborn and Mrs. J.H. Stowe, all of Winston-Salem and Mrs. G.H. Phillips of Goldstone. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Monday at City View Baptist Church by
Rev. C.C. Vaughn and the Rev. R.e. Adams. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the home Sunday afternoon and will remain there until 1:30 pm
Monday. It will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.
ALVIN FLOYD "GENERAL" CROWDER
Birth: Jan. 11, 1899 Death: Apr. 3, 1972
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a pitcher for 11 seasons (1926 to 1936) with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers.
Nicknamed “General” after United States Army General Enoch Crowder, he put together a string of successful seasons in an era where he was overshadowed by figures such as
Lefty Grove and Carl Hubbell. He was known in his time as a “Yankee Killer”, due to his success in beating the Bronx Bombers on a regular basis. Arriving with the Senators in
1926, he put together a decent rookie season, going 7 and 4 in 19 games. When he stumbled a bit in his next season the Senators traded him to the Browns for pitcher Tom
Zachary. Although he would win only 3 games for St. Louis the rest of the year, he grew into his own the next with a stellar season that saw him win 21 games (good for 4th
highest in the AL) while losing only 5. That mark brought him the League lead in Winning Percentage, and help the Browns climb out of the second division. He followed up with a
17 Win-15 Loss mark in 1929 (and served up future Hall of Famer Bill Dickey’s first career home run), but had won only 3 games by June during the 1930 season. On June 13
the Browns traded him, along with future Hall of Famer Heinie Manush, back to the Senators for another future Hall of Famer, Goose Goslin. The trade would work wonders for
the Senators, with Manush hitting over .300 4 times in the next 5 years, and General Crowder winning 83 Games in the same span. In 1932 he won a League-leading 26 games
(topping both Grove and Lefty Gomez), winning 15 in a row at one point. In the 1933 campaign he kept up his dominance, winning another League-Leading 24 Games. That year
also saw him being selected as a member to the inaugural Baseball All-Star Game. He pitched the 4th, 5th and 6th Innings of that game, giving up the NL’s only two runs as the
AL (led by Babe Ruth) took the first Mid-Summer Classic 4 to 2. By the end of the season his pitching, along with the batting of Manush and Goslin, (who had returned to the
Senators) helped Washington win the American League Pennant over the New York Yankees. In the subsequent World Series against the Bill Terry-led New York Giants, he
started Games 2 and 5, which were both wins by the Giants, who took the Series 4 Games to 1. It would prove to be the last Series ever by the Senators, and the franchise itself
wouldn’t return to the Fall Classic until 1965, after it had become the Minnesota Twins. In 1934 he again reached the World Series, but with the Detroit Tigers, who had obtained
him after he went only 4 wins and 10 losses for the Senators by mid season. Detroit had expressly picked him up for his talent in beating the Yankees, and that strategy did not
fail them. Late in the season, with the Yankees neck-and-neck with the Tigers in the pennant race, he faced them in twice and beat them twice with wins that solidified Detroit’s
hold on first place. Against the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, he opened Game 1 for the Tigers, but took an 8 to 3 loss in a game marred by three Detroit errors. The
Cardinals, led by Joe Medwick, Pepper Martin and Dizzy Dean, took the Series 4 Games to 3, with General Crowder only appearing in a final relief inning in Game 7, an 11-0
Cardinals Series-clinching blowout. He rebounded the next year, winning 16 Games as the Tigers repeated as AL Champs. Squaring off against the NL Champion Chicago Cubs,
both General Crowder’s and Detroit’s performances would be different from the year before. He pitched a stellar 5-hit, 2 to 1 victory in Game 4 (outduelling ace Tex Carleton),
which helped the Tigers take the Baseball crown 4 Games to 2. It was to be his last moment of glory, though. After a 4 and 3 record in 1936, he was released from the Tigers,
and he retired from baseball. His career record was 167 Wins-115 Losses, 402 Games Pitched, 799 Strikeouts and a career 4.12 Earned Run Average. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Mar 26, 1994
Birth: Sep. 25, 1899 Love County, Oklahoma, USA
Death: Mar. 26, 1994 Clemmons Forsyth County North Carolina, USA
Col. H H H Clark was born in Indian Territory in what is now the State of Oklahoma, and was a direct
descendant of John Ross, the last Cherokee Indian Chief. He served in WWI and WWII. He was the last
surviving member of the elite 7th Aero Squardron from WWI. During WWII, as an officer in the US Army
Air Force, he was commander of the Air Base at Krachi, Pakistan in the Chine-Burma-India Theater.
He served a total of 24 years, 11 months and 8 days of active duty, retiring as Lt Col in Air Force.
He was married in California and had a daughter, Gene. In Dec. 1950, he married Pauline Jarvis
Henderson at a ceremony in Winston-Salem NC. They lived in Tampa and St Petersburg FL, with
a summer home in Bryson City, NC and, in 1976 moved to Clemmons NC. He was always active in
his church, in the Masons as a 32 degree, and in the communities where he lived. He wrote a book o
n the subject of Masonry to benefit the building fund of the Clemmons, NC Masonic Lodge #755 A.F. & A.M.
LIVINGSTON NATHANIEL CLINARD
Birth: Sep. 6, 1828 Davidson County North Carolina, USA
Death: Mar. 21, 1896 Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina, USA
Livingston's personal letters are now compiled into a book, My Dear Father & Mother (go to
www.reminiscingbooks.com ). These letters were written in the late 1800's.
Memoir of Bro. L. N. Clinard
Brother Livingston Nathaniel Clinard was born September 6th, 1828, in Davidson County. At about 18
years of age he began to clerk at the store of Hamilton Lindsay, at Friendship, in Guilford County. Moving
to Salem in 1857 he entered the employ of Boner and Crist, merchants. After one of his business changes
in Salem, he became book-keeper for the R. L. Patterson factory in Caldwell County, at Patterson. Moving
back to Salem in 1868 he remained here in business until his departure from this life.
On January 25th, 1852, he had joined the Moravian Church at this Salem, being received by the rite of
adult baptism. He partook of the Holy Communion for the first time on Feb. 1st, 1852.
On June 8th, 1853, he was married to Charlotte Elizabeth Shultz, of Salem. Two children blessed their
wedded life, Francis Augustus and Edward Clifton, both of whom survive him and their mother. On July
28th, 1869, Bro Clinard was left to mourn the death of his wife, who had been by his side for 16 years.
On August 31st, 1870, he was again married to Mary Emmaline Butner. Twenty years later, Feb 11th,
1890, he was again bereft by the hand of death, of his wife, after a long and lingering illness, and he has
since then been living at the home of his son Edward, when in the spring of 1892 this circle of Moravian
membership was formed. Bro Clinard, believeing that it would be for the advancement of the Maker's
cause, gladly put down his name as one of the 30 who voluntarily withdrew from Home Church connection,
to form the nucleus of the Calvary Congregation. Since then he has most zealously and earnestly labored
in every way to support the work at this place, being one of the most loyal and true brethren that a church
could ever have. He served a term as member of the Calvary Committee, and has for about two years been
a faithful teacher in the Sunday School. Latterly his failing health occasionally forbade his attendance in
God's house, but he never ceased in his petitions to the throne of grace for a bountiful blessing upon the
church and congregation he loved, and also upon his pastors. The joy that he took in everything that
concerned the Lord's service has, in recent months particularly, been one of his happy characteristics.
Latterly, also, the noon-day prayer meeting in Salem has been one of his most loved spheres of activity.
For about a year he has never been quite well, and sometimes he would speak of his end and hope that it
might not be preceeded by a long, slow illness. The Lord answered this desire, for the call came to him with
startling suddeness. Seemingly in as good health as usual, he attended to all his duties last Saturday,
March 21st, 1896, but as he was coming home to supper that evening the swift summons came to him
"Come to the better house." When friends reached his side, it was already almost over, and easily,
peacefully, he passed on beyond, to be forever with his savior, whom, having not ever, he loved. His age
was 67 years, 6 months and 15 days.
_____________________________
SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. LIVINGSTON N. CLINARD
One by one our friends and acquaintances of long standing are laying down life's burdens and entering
into their eternal rest.
This week it is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Livingston N. Clinard, which occured in Salem,
Saturday evening, at the age of 67 years.
After a busy day in the store of H. A. Giersh, where he was a valued employee, he started home for supper
about 6:30, o'clock. As he was going down the cross street that intersects Main and Liberty Streets, at
Shaffner's Drug Store, the summons came. Parties passing came at once to his aid and he was carried into
the Drug Store and medical assistance given, but to no avail, for the vital spark of life had fled. The
deceased had been in feeble health for some time, suffering from pulmonary trouble, but his sudden death
was unexpected and a shock to both relatives and friends.
Mr. Clinard was born in the Abbott's Creek section of Davidson county and came to Salem early in life as a
clerk in the store of Boner & Crist. He was possessed of exceptional business tact and qualifications and
twice engaged in mercantile pursuits, once under the firm name of Boner & Clinard and again, later, as
Clinard & Brooks. The intervening time was given to positions as salesman in several of our local firms of
the past and present. For many years he was Secretary and Treasurer of the town of Salem.
In the family circle two sons survive, Mr. Frank Clinard, of Hickory and Mr. Ed Clinard, of this city. He was
twice married, his second wife preceding him a few years since. Since that time he has been living with his
son in this city, and to whose home he had started for supper, when the fatal messenger came.
We have known the deceased since our boyhood and will miss his familiar face and almost daily greeting.
He was a staunch patron and constant reader of THE REPUBLICAN. He has entered into rest. Peace to his
ashes.
The departed was a member of Calvary Moravian Church and Bishop Rondthaler and Rev. A. D. Theeler
conducted the funeral services Tuesday morning after which the remains were interred in the Moravian
Graveyard.
Birth: Sep. 6, 1828 Davidson County North Carolina, USA
Death: Mar. 21, 1896 Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina, USA
Livingston's personal letters are now compiled into a book, My Dear Father & Mother (go to
www.reminiscingbooks.com ). These letters were written in the late 1800's.
Memoir of Bro. L. N. Clinard
Brother Livingston Nathaniel Clinard was born September 6th, 1828, in Davidson County. At about 18
years of age he began to clerk at the store of Hamilton Lindsay, at Friendship, in Guilford County. Moving
to Salem in 1857 he entered the employ of Boner and Crist, merchants. After one of his business changes
in Salem, he became book-keeper for the R. L. Patterson factory in Caldwell County, at Patterson. Moving
back to Salem in 1868 he remained here in business until his departure from this life.
On January 25th, 1852, he had joined the Moravian Church at this Salem, being received by the rite of
adult baptism. He partook of the Holy Communion for the first time on Feb. 1st, 1852.
On June 8th, 1853, he was married to Charlotte Elizabeth Shultz, of Salem. Two children blessed their
wedded life, Francis Augustus and Edward Clifton, both of whom survive him and their mother. On July
28th, 1869, Bro Clinard was left to mourn the death of his wife, who had been by his side for 16 years.
On August 31st, 1870, he was again married to Mary Emmaline Butner. Twenty years later, Feb 11th,
1890, he was again bereft by the hand of death, of his wife, after a long and lingering illness, and he has
since then been living at the home of his son Edward, when in the spring of 1892 this circle of Moravian
membership was formed. Bro Clinard, believeing that it would be for the advancement of the Maker's
cause, gladly put down his name as one of the 30 who voluntarily withdrew from Home Church connection,
to form the nucleus of the Calvary Congregation. Since then he has most zealously and earnestly labored
in every way to support the work at this place, being one of the most loyal and true brethren that a church
could ever have. He served a term as member of the Calvary Committee, and has for about two years been
a faithful teacher in the Sunday School. Latterly his failing health occasionally forbade his attendance in
God's house, but he never ceased in his petitions to the throne of grace for a bountiful blessing upon the
church and congregation he loved, and also upon his pastors. The joy that he took in everything that
concerned the Lord's service has, in recent months particularly, been one of his happy characteristics.
Latterly, also, the noon-day prayer meeting in Salem has been one of his most loved spheres of activity.
For about a year he has never been quite well, and sometimes he would speak of his end and hope that it
might not be preceeded by a long, slow illness. The Lord answered this desire, for the call came to him with
startling suddeness. Seemingly in as good health as usual, he attended to all his duties last Saturday,
March 21st, 1896, but as he was coming home to supper that evening the swift summons came to him
"Come to the better house." When friends reached his side, it was already almost over, and easily,
peacefully, he passed on beyond, to be forever with his savior, whom, having not ever, he loved. His age
was 67 years, 6 months and 15 days.
_____________________________
SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. LIVINGSTON N. CLINARD
One by one our friends and acquaintances of long standing are laying down life's burdens and entering
into their eternal rest.
This week it is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Livingston N. Clinard, which occured in Salem,
Saturday evening, at the age of 67 years.
After a busy day in the store of H. A. Giersh, where he was a valued employee, he started home for supper
about 6:30, o'clock. As he was going down the cross street that intersects Main and Liberty Streets, at
Shaffner's Drug Store, the summons came. Parties passing came at once to his aid and he was carried into
the Drug Store and medical assistance given, but to no avail, for the vital spark of life had fled. The
deceased had been in feeble health for some time, suffering from pulmonary trouble, but his sudden death
was unexpected and a shock to both relatives and friends.
Mr. Clinard was born in the Abbott's Creek section of Davidson county and came to Salem early in life as a
clerk in the store of Boner & Crist. He was possessed of exceptional business tact and qualifications and
twice engaged in mercantile pursuits, once under the firm name of Boner & Clinard and again, later, as
Clinard & Brooks. The intervening time was given to positions as salesman in several of our local firms of
the past and present. For many years he was Secretary and Treasurer of the town of Salem.
In the family circle two sons survive, Mr. Frank Clinard, of Hickory and Mr. Ed Clinard, of this city. He was
twice married, his second wife preceding him a few years since. Since that time he has been living with his
son in this city, and to whose home he had started for supper, when the fatal messenger came.
We have known the deceased since our boyhood and will miss his familiar face and almost daily greeting.
He was a staunch patron and constant reader of THE REPUBLICAN. He has entered into rest. Peace to his
ashes.
The departed was a member of Calvary Moravian Church and Bishop Rondthaler and Rev. A. D. Theeler
conducted the funeral services Tuesday morning after which the remains were interred in the Moravian
Graveyard.
Mary Emmeline Butner Clinard
Birth: Oct. 26, 1837 Forsyth County
North Carolina, USA
Death: Feb. 11, 1890 Salem Forsyth
County North Carolina, USA
2nd wife of Livingston Nathaniel Clinard.
Daughter of John Christian & Mahala
Elisabeth (Ray) Butner.
Birth: Oct. 26, 1837 Forsyth County
North Carolina, USA
Death: Feb. 11, 1890 Salem Forsyth
County North Carolina, USA
2nd wife of Livingston Nathaniel Clinard.
Daughter of John Christian & Mahala
Elisabeth (Ray) Butner.
WSJ - Aug 10, 2006
John Edwin "Ed" Collette of 1830 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, a retired president and chief executive officer of Integon Corp. (now GMAC), died Tuesday, Aug.
8, 2006. He was born in Cana (Davie County) on Feb. 12, 1918, the son of Robert Wesley and Mattie Stonestreet Collette. He was the devoted husband and
caregiver of his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Caudle Collette, of the home. He graduated from Mocksville High School and Wake Forest College (now University) in 1939
with honors with a major in mathematics. He immediately began his career with Integon Corp. (then Security Life and Trust Co.) as an actuarial clerk. His service with
Security Life and Trust Co. was interrupted by his being drafted for World War II. He served in three branches of service - Finance, Field Artillery and Air Corps - being
discharged in 1946 as a major. He returned to Security Life and for the next 16 years, he moved up in the organization and was elected president and chief executive in
1962. During his 19 years as president, he was responsible for leading the company from a small insurance company to a large financial organization with many
subsidiaries. It was in this period of growth that he led in changing the name of the parent company to Integon Corp. After almost 42 years of service, he retired in 1981.
He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and served in many leadership positions. He was a deacon for more than 20 years and at age 65 was elected a Life
Deacon. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also served as a trustee of The Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary for 10 years. He was active in many civic organizations including Chamber of Commerce and United Way, having served as president of the
United Way in 1960. He was a member of Forsyth Country Club and enjoyed golf for many years. He was a pilot and flew his own twin-engine plane for many years. He
was a member of the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees for three different terms of four years each. As a member of that board, he represented the university
as a charter member of the Medical Center Joint Administrative Board. In 1968, Wake Forest recognized him by presenting to him the Distinguished Service Citation for
Outstanding Achievement in Business. He was elected a Trustee Emeritus by the University in 1998. Ed was a Deacon Club member for more than 50 years. In addition
to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Gayle Edwards, and husband, Bob, of Winston-Salem; grandsons Jerry Chapman and wife, Jennifer, of Mount Airy and John
Chapman and wife, Nancie, of Atlanta, Ga.; great-grandchildren Georgia and Matthew Chapman of Mount Airy and William and Rebecca Chapman of Atlanta; a
stepgrandson, Todd Edwards, and wife, Angela, of Cartersville, Ga.; a brother, Eugene Collette, of Richmond, Va.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy W. Collette, of Mocksville;
and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Salem Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Aug. 11, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Mission Memory Fund or Heritage and Hope Fund of
First Baptist Church, 501 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. (Salem Funeral Services)
John Edwin "Ed" Collette of 1830 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, a retired president and chief executive officer of Integon Corp. (now GMAC), died Tuesday, Aug.
8, 2006. He was born in Cana (Davie County) on Feb. 12, 1918, the son of Robert Wesley and Mattie Stonestreet Collette. He was the devoted husband and
caregiver of his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Caudle Collette, of the home. He graduated from Mocksville High School and Wake Forest College (now University) in 1939
with honors with a major in mathematics. He immediately began his career with Integon Corp. (then Security Life and Trust Co.) as an actuarial clerk. His service with
Security Life and Trust Co. was interrupted by his being drafted for World War II. He served in three branches of service - Finance, Field Artillery and Air Corps - being
discharged in 1946 as a major. He returned to Security Life and for the next 16 years, he moved up in the organization and was elected president and chief executive in
1962. During his 19 years as president, he was responsible for leading the company from a small insurance company to a large financial organization with many
subsidiaries. It was in this period of growth that he led in changing the name of the parent company to Integon Corp. After almost 42 years of service, he retired in 1981.
He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and served in many leadership positions. He was a deacon for more than 20 years and at age 65 was elected a Life
Deacon. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also served as a trustee of The Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary for 10 years. He was active in many civic organizations including Chamber of Commerce and United Way, having served as president of the
United Way in 1960. He was a member of Forsyth Country Club and enjoyed golf for many years. He was a pilot and flew his own twin-engine plane for many years. He
was a member of the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees for three different terms of four years each. As a member of that board, he represented the university
as a charter member of the Medical Center Joint Administrative Board. In 1968, Wake Forest recognized him by presenting to him the Distinguished Service Citation for
Outstanding Achievement in Business. He was elected a Trustee Emeritus by the University in 1998. Ed was a Deacon Club member for more than 50 years. In addition
to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Gayle Edwards, and husband, Bob, of Winston-Salem; grandsons Jerry Chapman and wife, Jennifer, of Mount Airy and John
Chapman and wife, Nancie, of Atlanta, Ga.; great-grandchildren Georgia and Matthew Chapman of Mount Airy and William and Rebecca Chapman of Atlanta; a
stepgrandson, Todd Edwards, and wife, Angela, of Cartersville, Ga.; a brother, Eugene Collette, of Richmond, Va.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy W. Collette, of Mocksville;
and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Salem Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Aug. 11, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Mission Memory Fund or Heritage and Hope Fund of
First Baptist Church, 501 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. (Salem Funeral Services)
June 1989 --THE MEMOIR OF
Lacy Hoke Conrad, Jr
We read from the Bible, the book of Romans, building our faith on this truth: "I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory
that is to be revealed to us." (8:18) And we find in our hymnal a text which expresses a faith which was so evident in our departed brother in Christ:
"I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.' I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and
sad. I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
"I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.' I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him." (369)
We have come together this afternoon as family and friends of Lacy Hoke Conrad, Jr. to bid farewell to a quiet Christian gentleman who many knew simply as "Lacy" and
who was affectionately known as "Pop" within the family circle.
Lacy Conrad began his earthly pilgrimage on Thursday, February 21, 1918, being born to Lacy Hoke Conrad and Clara Victoria m.n. Lashmit Conrad in the county
of Forsyth, state of North Carolina. He received his education in the public schools of the community.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Jarvis on Sunday, May 25, 1941. Their holy bond of marriage was blessed with the birth of three children, Patricia Gay, Douglas
Owen, and Westley Adam.
Lacy had grown up in the Grace Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, but was received into the communicant membership of Christ Moravian Church on Palm Sunday,
March 29, 1942, through a letter of transfer. His discipleship was active in this congregation with service on the Board of Elders; as President, Secretary, and Treasurer
of the Men's Bible Class; as participant in th Schwalbe Bible Class and Senior Friends; as usher; as diener; and as sacristan.
It has been said that "Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character." (Quotes , E. C.
McKenzie, Greenwich House, New York, 1980; page 220.) This definition would be descriptive of Lacy Conrad. His was a life of goodness, humility, service and
character. He found the greatest pleasure in the basic joys of family, hobbies and to work with his hands.
Happiness was time in his workshop, doing carpentry; hunting and fishing; as well as exploring and studying rocks and minerals. He enjoyed rock hunting when his
children were younger and built a tumbler so the stones could be polished and made into jewelry. Lacy was the type of person who just loved to grow stuff. He once said
that he felt closest to God when gardening. The wonder of creation filled his soul with joy and contentment as his hands tilled the soil and harvested the results of his
labor.
Lacy Conrad's livelihood was gained through employment at Niblock Typewriter Company, retiring February 1, 1981.
Lacy and Margaret enjoyed those retirement years, but shared mutual concern when Lacy's health began to decline. Even though health was a problem, they left on an
extended trip a year ago this month with Harold and Marie Page traveling as far north as Montana, as far west as California, and as far south as Mexico. The Conrads
had always enjoyed making trips to the coast and various places when their children were growing up. but the trip las year was especially memorable.
Lacy faced his terminal illness with that characteristic quiet and accepting manner of a great person which one admires and respects.
Death brought release from pain and suffering for this dedicated brother in Christ on Friday, June 9, 1989, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 19 days. Death has
now brought release from sleepless nights, from agony, and long days of intense suffering. We share the grief with this family, but we also share the faith in eternal life
which we affirm each Easter dawn when our liturgy states, "I have a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better; I shall never taste death; yea, I shall attain
unto the the resurrection of the dead; for this perishable body must put on an imperishable form and this dying body a deathless form; my flesh shall rest in hope. And
the God of peace, Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, shall also
quicken these our mortal bodies, if the Spirit of God has dwelt in them." (Moravian Hymnal, Page 59).
Members of the family who remain here to complete their individual pilgrimages and who anticipate the same resurrection, include Lacy's devoted wife, helpmate, and
companion, Margaret; three loving adult children, Pat and her husband, Phil; Doug and his wife, Angie; Wes and his wife, Kathy; two grandsons, Barry and Bradley; one
granddaughter, Karen; two brother, Charles Conrad and Jack Conrad, and one sister, Dorothy Copple, all of Winston-Salem; as well as a host of friends.
I believe the granddaughter, Karen, expressed the loss we feel today in what she told me last night, and I quote, "He was the best grandfather I could ever have had. I
loved him very much. And I will miss him a lot." Yes, Karen, we will all miss him a lot.
Lacy received a framed picture worked in a combination cross-stitch and back stitch from a fellow employee at Niblock Typewriter Company upon his retirement. The
poem is titled "A Fisherman's Prayer"
God, grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast I then most humbly pray, When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully
asleep, That in His mercy I be judged as big enough to keep.
And Jesus said, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master." (Matthew 25:21)
This the eleventh day of June, 1989. James V. Salzwedel, Pastor Christ Moravian Church
Lacy Hoke Conrad, Jr
We read from the Bible, the book of Romans, building our faith on this truth: "I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory
that is to be revealed to us." (8:18) And we find in our hymnal a text which expresses a faith which was so evident in our departed brother in Christ:
"I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.' I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and
sad. I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
"I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.' I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him." (369)
We have come together this afternoon as family and friends of Lacy Hoke Conrad, Jr. to bid farewell to a quiet Christian gentleman who many knew simply as "Lacy" and
who was affectionately known as "Pop" within the family circle.
Lacy Conrad began his earthly pilgrimage on Thursday, February 21, 1918, being born to Lacy Hoke Conrad and Clara Victoria m.n. Lashmit Conrad in the county
of Forsyth, state of North Carolina. He received his education in the public schools of the community.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Jarvis on Sunday, May 25, 1941. Their holy bond of marriage was blessed with the birth of three children, Patricia Gay, Douglas
Owen, and Westley Adam.
Lacy had grown up in the Grace Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, but was received into the communicant membership of Christ Moravian Church on Palm Sunday,
March 29, 1942, through a letter of transfer. His discipleship was active in this congregation with service on the Board of Elders; as President, Secretary, and Treasurer
of the Men's Bible Class; as participant in th Schwalbe Bible Class and Senior Friends; as usher; as diener; and as sacristan.
It has been said that "Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character." (Quotes , E. C.
McKenzie, Greenwich House, New York, 1980; page 220.) This definition would be descriptive of Lacy Conrad. His was a life of goodness, humility, service and
character. He found the greatest pleasure in the basic joys of family, hobbies and to work with his hands.
Happiness was time in his workshop, doing carpentry; hunting and fishing; as well as exploring and studying rocks and minerals. He enjoyed rock hunting when his
children were younger and built a tumbler so the stones could be polished and made into jewelry. Lacy was the type of person who just loved to grow stuff. He once said
that he felt closest to God when gardening. The wonder of creation filled his soul with joy and contentment as his hands tilled the soil and harvested the results of his
labor.
Lacy Conrad's livelihood was gained through employment at Niblock Typewriter Company, retiring February 1, 1981.
Lacy and Margaret enjoyed those retirement years, but shared mutual concern when Lacy's health began to decline. Even though health was a problem, they left on an
extended trip a year ago this month with Harold and Marie Page traveling as far north as Montana, as far west as California, and as far south as Mexico. The Conrads
had always enjoyed making trips to the coast and various places when their children were growing up. but the trip las year was especially memorable.
Lacy faced his terminal illness with that characteristic quiet and accepting manner of a great person which one admires and respects.
Death brought release from pain and suffering for this dedicated brother in Christ on Friday, June 9, 1989, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 19 days. Death has
now brought release from sleepless nights, from agony, and long days of intense suffering. We share the grief with this family, but we also share the faith in eternal life
which we affirm each Easter dawn when our liturgy states, "I have a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better; I shall never taste death; yea, I shall attain
unto the the resurrection of the dead; for this perishable body must put on an imperishable form and this dying body a deathless form; my flesh shall rest in hope. And
the God of peace, Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, shall also
quicken these our mortal bodies, if the Spirit of God has dwelt in them." (Moravian Hymnal, Page 59).
Members of the family who remain here to complete their individual pilgrimages and who anticipate the same resurrection, include Lacy's devoted wife, helpmate, and
companion, Margaret; three loving adult children, Pat and her husband, Phil; Doug and his wife, Angie; Wes and his wife, Kathy; two grandsons, Barry and Bradley; one
granddaughter, Karen; two brother, Charles Conrad and Jack Conrad, and one sister, Dorothy Copple, all of Winston-Salem; as well as a host of friends.
I believe the granddaughter, Karen, expressed the loss we feel today in what she told me last night, and I quote, "He was the best grandfather I could ever have had. I
loved him very much. And I will miss him a lot." Yes, Karen, we will all miss him a lot.
Lacy received a framed picture worked in a combination cross-stitch and back stitch from a fellow employee at Niblock Typewriter Company upon his retirement. The
poem is titled "A Fisherman's Prayer"
God, grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast I then most humbly pray, When in the Lord's safe landing net I'm peacefully
asleep, That in His mercy I be judged as big enough to keep.
And Jesus said, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master." (Matthew 25:21)
This the eleventh day of June, 1989. James V. Salzwedel, Pastor Christ Moravian Church
PFAFFTOWN - Mr. Robert Hall Cundiff died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center.
He was born in Winchester, Ky., on April 10, 1922, to Alexander Hargis Cundiff and Maude Taulbee Cundiff. Mr. Cundiff was educated first in the public schools
in Winchester.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Corps of Engineers, reaching the rank of first lieutenant. He attended the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1949
with at master's degree in chemistry. From 1949 to 1952 he worked for Commercial Solvents Corp. in Terre Haute, Ind., as a research analytical chemist. In September
1952, he joined the research department at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., working in analytical research for 15 years and developing many methods for the analysis of
tobacco and tobacco smoke. In 1967 he received the first Philip Morris Award for Distinguished Achievement in Tobacco Science. In late 1967 he transferred to the
tobacco-development department and advanced to director of tobacco development. In the 1967-1978 period, he supervised the development of all the company's
tobacco products. In 1978 he transferred to the manufacturing department as director of blends and processes. He retired from Reynolds in 1983. From 1983 to 1999
he served as a consultant to the tobacco industry in all phases of cigarette development, tobacco blending, leaf purchase and primary processing. Mr. Cundiff was a
lifelong Methodist. For 49 years he was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church, serving as chairman of the administrative board, chairman of the
staff-parish committee and chairman of the Council of Ministries. He was an avid lover of bridge and rose gardening, pleasures he shared with his many friends.
He married Charlotte Baugh on Dec. 4, 1944, who preceded him in death in 1997. A son, Selden Richard Marion Cundiff, also preceded him in death in 1989. Mr.
Cundiff is survived by another son, Sidney Robert Marion Cundiff; his second wife, Irene Massencup Cundiff; many nieces and nephews; and by a close friend of many
years, Mr. Robert Wieman of St. Paul, Minn.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel, Forsyth County. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June
19, at Centenary United Methodist Church conducted by Centenary's senior minister, Dr. Michael B. Brown, Bishop Ernest Fitzgerald and the Rev. B. Edward Ritter.
Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church; AIDS Care Service Inc.; Cardiac Rehabilitation Program of
Wake Forest; United Methodist Agency for the Retarded, Western North Carolina Conference; or Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community.
He was born in Winchester, Ky., on April 10, 1922, to Alexander Hargis Cundiff and Maude Taulbee Cundiff. Mr. Cundiff was educated first in the public schools
in Winchester.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Corps of Engineers, reaching the rank of first lieutenant. He attended the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1949
with at master's degree in chemistry. From 1949 to 1952 he worked for Commercial Solvents Corp. in Terre Haute, Ind., as a research analytical chemist. In September
1952, he joined the research department at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., working in analytical research for 15 years and developing many methods for the analysis of
tobacco and tobacco smoke. In 1967 he received the first Philip Morris Award for Distinguished Achievement in Tobacco Science. In late 1967 he transferred to the
tobacco-development department and advanced to director of tobacco development. In the 1967-1978 period, he supervised the development of all the company's
tobacco products. In 1978 he transferred to the manufacturing department as director of blends and processes. He retired from Reynolds in 1983. From 1983 to 1999
he served as a consultant to the tobacco industry in all phases of cigarette development, tobacco blending, leaf purchase and primary processing. Mr. Cundiff was a
lifelong Methodist. For 49 years he was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church, serving as chairman of the administrative board, chairman of the
staff-parish committee and chairman of the Council of Ministries. He was an avid lover of bridge and rose gardening, pleasures he shared with his many friends.
He married Charlotte Baugh on Dec. 4, 1944, who preceded him in death in 1997. A son, Selden Richard Marion Cundiff, also preceded him in death in 1989. Mr.
Cundiff is survived by another son, Sidney Robert Marion Cundiff; his second wife, Irene Massencup Cundiff; many nieces and nephews; and by a close friend of many
years, Mr. Robert Wieman of St. Paul, Minn.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel, Forsyth County. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June
19, at Centenary United Methodist Church conducted by Centenary's senior minister, Dr. Michael B. Brown, Bishop Ernest Fitzgerald and the Rev. B. Edward Ritter.
Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church; AIDS Care Service Inc.; Cardiac Rehabilitation Program of
Wake Forest; United Methodist Agency for the Retarded, Western North Carolina Conference; or Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community.
Winston-Salem Journal on 2/6/2008.
Mrs. Betty Calloway Craven, 83, of the Bryan Center, formerly of 3000 West Lexington Ave., died Monday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in
Winston-Salem. Mrs. Craven was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Winston-Salem, the daughter of Marvin Calloway and Pansy Jarvis Calloway. She was a retired practical
nurse and was a member of New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Ball; and a brother, Harold Calloway. On
Jan. 26, 1944, she married Joseph Harrell Craven, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Steven Craven and wife Rhonda of High
Point and Timothy Craven and wife Lori of Lexington; three sisters, Edith Blair of High Point; Nancy Manning of Winston-Salem; and Silvia Long of Charleston, S.C.;
three brothers, Edgar Calloway of Winston-Salem; Marvin Calloway of Winston-Salem; and the Rev. Jimmy Calloway of Boone; grandson Gary Craven and wife Sandy
of Monroe; and two great-granddaughters, Jessica Craven and Allison Craven. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at New Mount Vernon
United Methodist Church on Ledford-Friendship Road, with the Rev. Lanny Lancaster and the Rev. Jimmy Calloway officiating. Interment will be in the church
cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight, Feb. 6, at Sechrest Funeral Service. The family requests that memorials be made to Kate B. Reynolds
Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.
Mrs. Betty Calloway Craven, 83, of the Bryan Center, formerly of 3000 West Lexington Ave., died Monday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in
Winston-Salem. Mrs. Craven was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Winston-Salem, the daughter of Marvin Calloway and Pansy Jarvis Calloway. She was a retired practical
nurse and was a member of New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Ball; and a brother, Harold Calloway. On
Jan. 26, 1944, she married Joseph Harrell Craven, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Steven Craven and wife Rhonda of High
Point and Timothy Craven and wife Lori of Lexington; three sisters, Edith Blair of High Point; Nancy Manning of Winston-Salem; and Silvia Long of Charleston, S.C.;
three brothers, Edgar Calloway of Winston-Salem; Marvin Calloway of Winston-Salem; and the Rev. Jimmy Calloway of Boone; grandson Gary Craven and wife Sandy
of Monroe; and two great-granddaughters, Jessica Craven and Allison Craven. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at New Mount Vernon
United Methodist Church on Ledford-Friendship Road, with the Rev. Lanny Lancaster and the Rev. Jimmy Calloway officiating. Interment will be in the church
cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight, Feb. 6, at Sechrest Funeral Service. The family requests that memorials be made to Kate B. Reynolds
Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.
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