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People’s Press--Sept. 9, 1854--SENSEMAN, Mrs. Louisa: aged 31, consort of Rev. E.T. Senseman and daughter of John and Christina Vogler of Salem, Aug. 15,
1854, at New Salem, Illinois. The husband of the deceased was, for a number of years, pastor of the church at Friedberg in North Carolina and a few years since, with
his family, removed to New Salem, Illinois, to take charge of the congregation at that place. The deceased leaves a husband, three small children, parents and a
brother and sister.
1855- Stockton, Doughty, Esq. a very respectable citizen, Dec. 29, 1855 at his residence in Forsyth County in the 80th year of his age, with a cancer of the face. He
left a companion whom he had devotedly embraced for fifty-eight years, and 8 children- 4 daughters and 4 sons, the youngest being thirty-six years old. His long,
useful, and laborious life for the last forty seven years was devoted to serving the public as a landlord (1-4-1856; obituary, 1-11-1856) (Source:Death Notices of the
People’s Press by Robert Topkins, page 354)
1857-- Stockton, Mrs. Elizabeth, relict of the late Doughty Stockton, March 27, 1857, at her residence in Forsyth County, in the 79th year of her age. She leaves 8
children- 4 sons and 4 daughters. A member of the Society of Friends she lived to see all her children and a number of her grandchildren in communion with the
different churches of the land. Many travelers will long remember her kindness. For a long series of years her husband kept a public house, and she manifested the
rare tact of making everyone who came about her comfortable and happy. It is only a little over a year since her husband died. (4-10-1857; obituary 4-17-1857 People’
s Press)
Aug. 15, 1857, North Carolina Argus-- DEATH OF AUGUSTUS STAUB: On Sunday night, the 3rd of August the inmates of the Salem Hotel were startled with a
fearful explosion in a room in the Hotel occupied by MR. AUGUSTUS STAUB, a hiighly esteemed citizen of Salem. On going to the room, the landlord discovered MR.
STAUB in his bed surrounded by flames, both partitions of the room torn down, the front and rear bulged outwards, and the whole apartment densely filled with smoke,
and a smell of power, turpentine, and other chemical substances. The landlord, at risk of his own life, succeeded in dragging the burning man from his room, but he
died a short time afterwards. His charred body was a horrible and sickening spectacle. It is supposed that he was experimenting with some chemical preparation which
accidently exploded. MR. STAUB is said to have possessed considerable property. It is not know if he had any relatives in the country. -- Raleigh Register
People’s Press--Feb. 24, 1866--SENSEMAN, Rev. E.T.: a native of Salem, suddenly, Feb. 8, 1866, at Hope, Indiana. He had just been up in town to marry a couple
and, returning home, stopped at Mr. Levi J. Rominger’s, when all at once he fell over and in five minutes as a corpse.
People’s Press--Jan. 18, 1877--SPAINHOWER, Daniel: about Dec. 10, 1876, in Johnson County, Missouri, in his 96th year. Mr. Spainhower was a native of Stokes
County and moved to Missouri in 1838. The deceased had many relatives and friends in Stokes and Forsyth Counties.
1887--Obituary of Jerry Stockton: Stockton, Jerry, colored, of Winston, well and favorably known as an influential and well-to-do citizen among the colored people, n.
d.; buried Jan. 18, 1887, in Winston. The colored Knights of Labor, numbering about 150 strong, together with a large procession, turned out to the burial. (1-20-87)
(Source:Death Notices of the People’s Press by Robert Topkins, page 354)
April 2, 1885- The Republican, Winston, NC-- Died, near Old Richmond, this county, Byron Spainhour, aged about 40 years
Dec 3, 1894 - Near Pleasant Fork, NC, Mrs. CORNELIA ANN SPACH, widow of the late Mr. William Spach, aged 63 years, 11 months and 2 days. (The Wachovia
Moravian Newspaper)
Oct 5, 1895-- At Winston, Sr. HARRIET L. SINK, aged 18 years, 1 month and 7 days.(The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
Sept 27, 1895 - At Salem, Capt. Charles E. Stevenson, aged 56 years, 10 months and 22 days.. (The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
Feb 22, 1900 - UNION REPUBLICAN: At West End, this city, Feb 9th, Mrs. Herbert Smith, aged 38 years. A husband and three children survive.
July 9, 1903 - THE UNION REPUBLICAN--
DIED: At Waughtown, July 6th, Mrs. Minnie A. Sides, m.n Bodenhamer, aged 29 years. A husband and two small children survive
THE WESTERN SENTINEL: Death of a Good Woman-- Mrs. Minnie A. Sides, (maiden name Bodenhamer) of Waughtown, after an illness of only a few days, died
Monday morning at the age of 29 years. The deceased leaves a husband and two small children to morn their loss. Truly another good woman has crossed over the
river to rest from her labor. She was loved by all who knew her. The sympathies of a host of friends go out to the bereaved husband, aged father, children and to her
brother and sisters:
The grandest thing beneath the sky, When trials of life are past, Is sweetly living up to die To wear the crown at last
April 6, 1905 - UNION REPUBLICAN
Mr. Thomas Shemwell, of this city, died in New York the past week. The remains were brought here today for burial. Mr. Shemwell was a telegraph operator and a
very ___ young man. His death was caused by typhoid pneumonia.
[MARRIAGE: Cards announce the marriage of Charles A Johnson to Miss Emily Stevens, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, Pond
St., this city, April 5th.]
Jan. 16, 1923 - THE WESTERN SENTINEL
FUNERAL TUESDAY OF MR. C.L. SHARP - Will Be Conducted Tuesday Morning At the First Baptist Church
The funeral of Mr. C.L. Sharp, well known and successful produce broker of this city, will be conducted by Dr. John R. Jester, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Dr H.
A. Brown, a former pastor and now pastor emeritus of the Baptist churches of the city. This service will be preceded by a brief service of prayer with the family at the
home. The interment will be in Salem cemetery.
The pallbearers will be W.T. Eaton, W.W. Clark, J.T. Joyner, Sam Davis, H.S. Crist, Boone Rose. The honorary pallbearers will be the members of the board of
deacons of the First Baptist church. Mr. Sharp died Saturday night about 11 o'clock at his home on Spruce street. He had been in ill health for several months and on
Sunday, a week ago, was stricken with apoplexy, from which he could not rally. On Friday he lapsed into unconsciousness, remaining in that condition to the end. Mr.
Sharp died Saturday night about 11 o'clock at his home on Spruce street. He had been in ill health for several months and on Sunday, a week ago, was stricken with
apoplexy, from which he could not rally. On Friday he lapsed into unconsciousness; remaining in that condition to the end. The deceased was 58 years of age and had
spent practically all of his active business life in this city. He is a native of Forsyth county, being born at Belews Creek, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sharp. Coming
to Winston-Salem in early manhood, his strong business integrity and Christian character brought to him splendid success from the beginning. For fifteen years he has
been a successful wholesale produce dealer in this city, and one of the best known in this section. He was president of the concern, the C.L. Sharp Produce Company.
Mr. Sharp was a member of the First Baptist Church and for many years had served on the board of deacons, and has been ever an active and interested worker with
that and other congregations of the city. He was highly esteemed by his wide acquaintances for his splendid Christian character.
Surviving are his wife, who was prior to her marriage, Miss Flora Gentry of Kernersville; four sons, Harry G Sharp, secretary of the Greensboro YMCA; L. Allen
Sharp, a consulting electrical engineer of Cleveland, Ohio; Carrol E. Sharp, of the Winston-Salem postoffice, and Master Jack Sharp, of this city; four daughters,
Mrs. B.L. Welfare, Misses Helen, Elilzabeth and Margaret Sharp of Winston-Salem; three sister, Mrs. W.M. Brown of Winston-Salem; Mrs. J.J. Mitchell of
Richmond, Va., and Miss Margaret Sharp, of Donaldson, Illinois.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL June 19, 1932
"NICK" SNOW DIES SUDDENLY: Was Well-known Newspaperman; Spanish-American War Veteran
Death suddenly claimed Clarence Nelson "Nick" Snow, 60, Sunday afternoon. He was at his home, 2028 Queen street, when the summons came, about 1 o'clock, a
short time after he had eaten lunch and had made a brief visit to a neighbor. While lying on a couch, he became ill and asked that a physician be called, and expired
within a few minutes.
Mr. Snow was born in Townshend, Vermont, August 19, 1871, and spent much of his early manhood in travel. He was in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American
War, participated in the battle of San Juan and other engagements. He also had visited many countries.
For a number of years, he was in newspaper work, and became connected with the Winston-Salem Journal in 1926, coming from a position on a Polish newspaper in
Detroit. He was commercial manager of Radio Station WSJS from 1929 until last fall, when he was appointed manager of Sentinel Storage.
Survivors include his wife, who was Miss Clara North, prior to marriage November 11, 1918, and a son, Joe C. Snow, of Madison, Tenn.
Funeral will be conducted at the home at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Douglas Rights. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Santford Martin, Rex Freeman, R.R. Richmond, Charles Lindsay, Freeman Marshall, W.K. Hoyt, Norris O'Neil and Roy Ray.
Oct 27, 1934 [WSJ]
L.A. SPEAS, 85, WIDELY KNOWN CITIZEN, DEAD
Leader in Education and Church Work, Passes Away Here
Lewis Augustine Speas, 85, one of the best known citizens in Northwestern North Carolina, died at his home, 1837 Elizabeth avenue, this city, at 4:40 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He had been in declining health for two or three years, but became critically ill the first of this week. The body will lie in state at Brown Memorial
Baptist Church from 2 to 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. The funeral service will be held at that church at 3:30, conducted by the pastor. Dr. Samuel H. Templeman, and
Rev. V.M. Swaim of this city. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Speas was born near East Bend October 20, 1849, and celebrated his eighty-fifth
birthday last Saturday. He was a son of the late Levi Speas. In youth he attended East Bend Academy, a private school conducted by Rev. M. Baldwin, a widely
known teacher of his day. From the school in East Bend Mr. Speas went to Wake Forest College and was a student there in 1871. After leaving Wake Forest, Mr.
Speas returned to his native county and became a leader in the Educational, political and economic life of his county and section. On May 25, 1876, he was married to
Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Poindexter, daughter of Robert Poindexter of Yadkin county, and sister of the late H.D. Poindexter of Winston-Salem. For more than
forty years Mr. and Mrs. Speas lived on their plantation on the Yadkin River, near Huntsville and he was known as one of the most progressive and successful farmers
of that entire section. But he did not devote his entire time to agriculture. He served for a time as principal of the school at East Bend, and taught several years in
public schools in the huntsville section. Back before the days of county superintendents of public instruction, Mr. Speas served as county examiner for Yadkin and for
nearly thirty years was chairman of the county board of education. He served for a time also as a member of the board of county commissioners. A staunch Democrat
all of his life, Mr. Speas was for years active in the leadership of the Democratic party in Yadkin county. But it was a friend of public education that he rendered his
most outstanding public service. As chairman of the school board during the administration of Governor Aycock and for many years thereafter, he played a leading role
in the advancement of the cause of universal education in this section. Mr. Speas was the leader in the organization of the Huntsville Baptist Church and for many
years was a member and served on the board of deacons of that church. He was known as a citizen who was always loyal in his support of moral causes. He was a
staunch prohibitionist and did much to help drive the legalized liquor traffic out of his county and section. Thirteen years ago Mr. Speas retired from farming and he and
Mrs. Speas moved to Winston-Salem, where they lived until his death yesterday.
Sept 13, 1934 [WSJ] DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ELLEN J. SHUGART--Mrs. Ellen Josephine Shugart, 66, wife of P.C. Shugart, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. T.D. Shermer, 502 W. Fourteenth street, Thursday morning at 5:30 o'clock. She had been in declining health for the past five years but had been in her usual
health until last Thursday when she became critically ill, remaining so until her death. She was born in Yadkinville June 6, 1869 and had been residing with her
daughter, Mrs. Shermer, for the past four years, coming here from Yadkinville. She was a member of the Forbush Baptist Church, Yadkin county.Surviving are the
husband; one daughter, Mrs. Shermer; three sons, T.Z. Shugart of this city, Russell Shugart of Yadkinville and E. Greene Shugart; one brother, William Joyner,
and one sister, Mrs. Messick, both of Winston-Salem, and four grandchildren. Interment will be in the Forbush Baptist Church, Yadkin county, at 4 o'clock. Rev.
Charles Hutchins and Rev. Lucy Vestal will conduct the services and interment will be in the church graveyard. [Believed to have been buried at Forsyth Memorial Park
Cemetery)
Aug. 30, 1934 [WSJ] : PRIVATE RITES TODAY FOR RAYMOND SMITH--Private funeral services for Raymond Benton Smith, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Reuben B. Smith, 308 North Claremont avenue, who passed away Tuesday, will be held at the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. L.P. Smith and Rev. h.B.
Johnson will conduct the services. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Petree, Charles Baker, Fred Baker, Ned Blakely,
Gwynn McNeil and Percy Blaylock.
Jan. 10, 1934 [WSJ] LOCAL DOCTOR DIES TUESDAY - Dr. L.R. Salmons Passes Suddenly at His Home Here; Funeral Thursday--
Funeral services for Dr. Lee Roy Salmons, who died suddenly at his home, 637 North Sprint street, Tuesday night, will be conducted from the home Tursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock by Dr. S.H. Templeman. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Salmons had been ill about a week, but he was not considered serious
and his death was unexpected. The physician practiced medicine here since about 1915, following two and one-half years' practice in Elkin. He is a native of
Hamptonville born November 22, 1885, attended school at Elkin and at North Carolina Medical College at Charlotte, graduating there in 1912. The deceased served
during the war with the 81st Division, a first lieutenant in the 321st Ambulance Company, 206th Sanitary Train. He was widely known and had a large circle of friends
throughout the state and elsewhere. The deceased was a member of the American Legion, the BPOE Eighty-first Division (Wildcat) Association of Veterans, and of the
Forsyth County Medical Society. He served for several years on the staffs of both the local hospitals. He was married to Miss Carrie Bell on May 19, 1912. Survivors
include Mrs. Salmons, four sons, Lee Roy Jr., of the 31st Coast Artillery, Fortress Monroe, Va., Hugh Salmons, attending college at The Citadel; Edwin and Billy
Salmons, this city; one daughter, Miss Carolyn Salmons, this city; his mother, Mrs. Fannie Salmons, this city; a sister, Mrs. T.W. Church, this city, and one brother,
Dr. Clay Salmons, of Elkin.
SEPT. 13, 1934 - THE UNION REPUBLICAN
In this city, the past week, David Walter Speer, 62 native of Yadkin county and member of the Baptist church. He is survived by his wife and four children.
In this city suddenly, Friday night, Mrs. Ellen Grabbs Spainhour, 75, widow of W.W. Spainhour
May 14, 1936- Winston-Salem Journal (SEE PHOTO)
CIVIL WAR VET DIES IN DAVIE AT AGE OF 89
L.A. (Uncle Lev) Sheek Succumbs at Home of His Granddaughter
L.A. Sheek, 89, one of the few surviving Confederate veterans, died last night at 7'oclock at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. George F. Cornatzer, near Bixby,
on Advance Route 1, in Davie county. In declining health for more than a year, he had been critically ill for three weeks and his death was not unexpected.
"Uncle Lev," as he was affectionately known to friends and acquaintances in Davie county and throughout this section, was born April 5, 1847, the son of the late
Richard and Emmaline Riddle Sheek.
He joined the ranks of the Confederate Army at the age of 17 and, despite his youth, participated in some of the major battles of the war, including the Battle of Bull Run
and the disastrous assault at Gettysburg. He was on guard duty in Wilmington when Fort Fisher was captured by Union soldiers. He was a member of Kelly's Company,
47th Regiment. Mr. Sheek was married to Miss Celia Allen, who died May 23, 1922. He was the oldest member of Macedonia Moravian Church and was one of Davie
county's best known citizens. After an active life, he spent the last eight years quietly at the home of his granddaughter. Surviving are three sons, T.C. Sheek, of the
state of Iowa; J.S. Sheek, of Smith Grove, Davie county, and W.R. Sheek, of Cooleemee; one daughter, Mrs. Mollie Faircloth; one sister, Mrs. Mary Beauchamp
of Davie county; 17 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Macedonia Moravian Church Friday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev.
Ed Brewer. Interment will follow the Moravian Graveyard there.
Nov. 30, 1938 - [WSJ]- DEATH CLAIMS MRS. STALLINGS--Mrs. Mattie B. Stalllings, 56, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.
F. Beam, 909 South Church street. She had been in declining health for several years, seriously ill for three weeks. A native of North Carolina, Mrs. Stallings lived
during the past six years at Knoxville, Tenn. She came to Winston-Salem to make her home with her daughter last September. Mrs. Stallings was born in Clayton,
September 21, 1882, daughter of Edward H. Bagwell and Mrs. V.E. Barnes. Before going to Tennessee she lived for a number of years in Durham. She was a
member of the Salem Baptist Church and former president of the Woman's Missionary Society at the Arlington Baptist Church at Knoxville. Surviving are one daughter,
Mrs. W.F. Beam, Winston-Salem; three sons, Walter B. Stallings, Winston-Salem; Edward V. Stallings, Houston, Texas; and J. Earl Stallings, a ministerial student
at Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, Knoxville, Tenn; her mother, Mrs. V.E. Barnes, and step-father, V. E. Barnes, Winston-Salem; one sister, Mrs. W.A.
Fearrington, Ocean View, Va.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. Charles H. Stevens and Rev. Roscoe C. Smith, pastor of the Arlington
Baptist Church in Knoxville, will be in charge. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park.
June 23, 1938 [WSJ] SIMPSON FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON-- The funeral for Mrs. W.B. Simpson, 38, who died Thursday, will be held this afternoon at the home
at 2:20 o'clock and at City View Baptist Church at 3 o'clock. Ministers in charge will be Rev. W.M. Crouse and Rev. L.W. Burrows. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be F.C. Hauser, H.H. Hall, Ray Marshall, Odell DeLapp, Lee Angel and Ernest Miller. The members of the Mother's Class of City View Baptist Church will
be flower bearers.
Sept. 24, 1938 -[WSJ] JEFFERSON DAVIS SWAIM-- Jefferson Davis Swaim, who died Thursday night, was buried this afternoon in Forsyth Memorial Park. Funeral
was held at the home, conducted by Rev. N.C. Teague, Rev. S.W. Hahn, and Rev. T.F. Haney
May 6, 1939 [WSJ]; FUNERAL RITES TO BE SUNDAY FOR A.F. SAMS-- Funeral services for Andrew Fuller Sams, attorney, former legislator, and theatre
operator, who died at a local hospital Friday morning at 8:55 o'clock, will be held Sunday afternoon. The services will be conducted at the home, 1970 Georgia Avenue,
at 2 o'clock, with Dr. Ralph Herring, pastor of First Baptist Church where Mr. Sams was a member, and Rev. O.J. Jones in charge. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial
Park. Mr. Sams was in declining health for sometime, but was critically ill for only about two weeks. Mrs. Sams was born at Mars Hill, June 1, 1872. He was the son of
Rev. Leroy W. Sams and Ailsa Brown Sams. He graduated from Mars Hill College and Wake Forest College. He was a resident of Marion and Thomasville before
coming here to reside about 30 years ago. He was once mayor of Thomasville. He practiced law throughout his 30 years of residence here. Before entering law, he
taught school at Cary High School and Marshville Academy. Mr. Sams was a state senator from Forsyth county for three terms, starting in 1921, and attended two
special sessions of the legislature. For a time he was solicitor of the Winston-Salem municipal court. He was a member of Forsyth County Bar Association, The North
Carolina Bar Association and The American Bar Association. For about a quarter of a century Mr. Sams was identified with the motion picture business, for many years
being the main operator of theatres in Winston-Salem. He also has businesses in Virginia and West Virginia.
Survivors include the widow who before marriage was Miss Miriam Bonner; four sons, A.F.Sams, Jr., of Statesville, J. Bonner Sams of Bluefield, VV, Leroy W.
Sams of Winston-Salem and Willie B. Sams of Statesville; two daughters, Misses Miriam B. Sams and Helen B. Sams of Winston Salem; three grandchildren; three
brothers, B.H. Sams of Seattle, WA, and Joshua and Lee Sams of Mars Hill; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Carter, Mrs. Jack Klouse and Mrs. Dan Dillingham, all of
Mars Hill and Mrs. Horace Carter of Nebb.
June 6, 1939 [WSJ]- J.A. SINK, 41, DIES SUDDENLY HERE SUNDAY-- Jacob Alexander Sink, 41, 1416 East Twenty-fourth street, died at a local hospital Sunday
morning at 3:30 o'clock. His passing followed a minor operation and was most unexpected. The funeral will be held at the home at 10:45 o'clock and at East Fourth
Street Baptist Church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev. L.P. Smith and Rev. H.B. Johnson will be in charge of the services. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park.
Mr. Sink was born in Forsyth county July 26, 1897, the son of E.N. and Virginia Stimpson Sink. He was with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 18 years, in the
engineering department. Mr. Sink was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church where he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was one of the best
known citizens of his community. Survivors include the widow, who before marriage was Miss Myrtle Vickers; one daughter, Wilma; one son, James; and two sisters,
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson and Mrs. Sam Beroth, both of Lewisville.
March 4, 1958 - WSJ: Mrs. Charles Sechrist--Funeral servies for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cook Sechrist, 47, of 638 W. 9th St., wife of Charles J. Sechrist, will be
conducted at 2:30 pm today at Calvary Baptist Church by Dr. E.D. Piper and the Rev. C.C. Vaughn. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be L.H.
Angel, J.H. Middleton, Robert Apperson, John Womble, T.H. Chambers Jr. and A.L. Johnson. The body will be at the home until 1:45 pm today. It will be placed in the
church 30 minutes before the service. Mrs. Sechrist died Sunday at her home.
March 4, 1958 - WSJ: Joseph B. Stedman--Reidsville, March 3-- Joseph Benson Stedman, 57, of Reidsville, Rt 4, died at Baptist hospital, Winston-Salem, Sunday
night following an illness of one week He came to Reidsville from Cary in 1939. He was employed at the Southern Railway freight depot for several years. He was in the
appliance business and had operated Cain and Stedman Appliance Store for five years. Just prior to his death he had been manager of Gable Department Store.
He was a member of the Salem Methodist Church where he was the former superintendent of the Sunday School for 10 years. He was an elder and trustee of the
church and a member of the Reidsville Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Stokes; two brothers, Robert H. Stedman Jr. of Charlotte and
Maurice Stedman of Lynchburg, Va.; his stepmother, Mrs. Robert Stedman Sr of Charlotte; two half sisters and three half brothers. Funeral services will be
conducted at 3 pm Tuesday at Salem Methodist Church by the Rev. J.G. Allred. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery.
July 2, 1958 WESTERN SENTINEL-- OBITUARY: Departed this life, on the 18th inst, after a brief illness, Mrs. M.P.T. SHEPPERD, consort of the HON. A.H.
SHEPPERD, at their residence near Salem. The deceased was born in Georgetown, D.C. and united in marriage with Mr. Shepperd during his term of service as a
member of Congress from this District. Gifted with those qualities which adorn the female character, she was eminently fitted to grace the social circles in which she
moved. But, though the object of general admiration, this fell far short of that deeper regard and affection entertained by those who could best appreciate her
excellencies in the retiracy of her family and her intercourse with intimate friends. Here is was, that her virtues shone forth most conspicuously. A kind mistress, a firm
friend, an affectionate wife, a devoted mother, in all these relations and the discharge of the duties arising therefrom, she exhibited her most ennobling and endearing
qualities. The proper training, and the welfare of her children, seemed ever uppermost in her mind. Hence, the unexpected intelligence of the sudden death of her
oldest and darling son, an officer in the U.S. Army, in the flower of his youth, fell heavily upon her spirit, and although a Christian resignation enabled her to control and
subdue the greatest of anguish which at first filled her soul, still, the traces of a deep seated and enduring grief were visible in her to the last. Doubtless, the pang of
separation from the loved ones of earth, would have been mitigated had it bee vouchsafed to her to welcome back to his home, her second son, a promising officer in
the U.S. Navy, just landed in the country after a prolonged absence of several years. But an inscrutable Providence had ordained otherwise, and with the other deeply
afflicted members of the family and sympathizing friends around, she gently passed away. She died in full communion with the Episcopal Church, relying with unshaken
faith on the efficacy of the divine attonment. Her mortal remains followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends, were laid to rest during the calm quiet of the
sunset hour of the 19th, in the new and beautiful Woodland cemetery, whilst her immortal spirit had already entered upon the heritage of heavenly joy which fadeth not
away.
A FRIEND.
April 2, 1973 TWIN CITY SENTINEL
Mrs. Luther Shadrick: The funeral for Mrs. Hazel Casey Shadrick 79 formerly of 2408 Peachtree Street, widow of Luther Shadrick, will be conducted at 11 am
Tuesday at Southminster Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Marion Boozer. Burial will be in Waughtown Cemetery. Mrs. Shadrick was born in Washington to Thomas
and Albina Brown Casey. She was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. The body is a Voglers Main Street Funeral Home. It will be taken to the church
30 minutes before the service. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm today. {contact Casey Researcher cindyhcasey@yahoo.com}
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People’s Press--Sept. 9, 1854--SENSEMAN, Mrs. Louisa: aged 31, consort of Rev. E.T. Senseman and daughter of John and Christina Vogler of Salem, Aug. 15,
1854, at New Salem, Illinois. The husband of the deceased was, for a number of years, pastor of the church at Friedberg in North Carolina and a few years since, with
his family, removed to New Salem, Illinois, to take charge of the congregation at that place. The deceased leaves a husband, three small children, parents and a
brother and sister.
1855- Stockton, Doughty, Esq. a very respectable citizen, Dec. 29, 1855 at his residence in Forsyth County in the 80th year of his age, with a cancer of the face. He
left a companion whom he had devotedly embraced for fifty-eight years, and 8 children- 4 daughters and 4 sons, the youngest being thirty-six years old. His long,
useful, and laborious life for the last forty seven years was devoted to serving the public as a landlord (1-4-1856; obituary, 1-11-1856) (Source:Death Notices of the
People’s Press by Robert Topkins, page 354)
1857-- Stockton, Mrs. Elizabeth, relict of the late Doughty Stockton, March 27, 1857, at her residence in Forsyth County, in the 79th year of her age. She leaves 8
children- 4 sons and 4 daughters. A member of the Society of Friends she lived to see all her children and a number of her grandchildren in communion with the
different churches of the land. Many travelers will long remember her kindness. For a long series of years her husband kept a public house, and she manifested the
rare tact of making everyone who came about her comfortable and happy. It is only a little over a year since her husband died. (4-10-1857; obituary 4-17-1857 People’
s Press)
Aug. 15, 1857, North Carolina Argus-- DEATH OF AUGUSTUS STAUB: On Sunday night, the 3rd of August the inmates of the Salem Hotel were startled with a
fearful explosion in a room in the Hotel occupied by MR. AUGUSTUS STAUB, a hiighly esteemed citizen of Salem. On going to the room, the landlord discovered MR.
STAUB in his bed surrounded by flames, both partitions of the room torn down, the front and rear bulged outwards, and the whole apartment densely filled with smoke,
and a smell of power, turpentine, and other chemical substances. The landlord, at risk of his own life, succeeded in dragging the burning man from his room, but he
died a short time afterwards. His charred body was a horrible and sickening spectacle. It is supposed that he was experimenting with some chemical preparation which
accidently exploded. MR. STAUB is said to have possessed considerable property. It is not know if he had any relatives in the country. -- Raleigh Register
People’s Press--Feb. 24, 1866--SENSEMAN, Rev. E.T.: a native of Salem, suddenly, Feb. 8, 1866, at Hope, Indiana. He had just been up in town to marry a couple
and, returning home, stopped at Mr. Levi J. Rominger’s, when all at once he fell over and in five minutes as a corpse.
People’s Press--Jan. 18, 1877--SPAINHOWER, Daniel: about Dec. 10, 1876, in Johnson County, Missouri, in his 96th year. Mr. Spainhower was a native of Stokes
County and moved to Missouri in 1838. The deceased had many relatives and friends in Stokes and Forsyth Counties.
1887--Obituary of Jerry Stockton: Stockton, Jerry, colored, of Winston, well and favorably known as an influential and well-to-do citizen among the colored people, n.
d.; buried Jan. 18, 1887, in Winston. The colored Knights of Labor, numbering about 150 strong, together with a large procession, turned out to the burial. (1-20-87)
(Source:Death Notices of the People’s Press by Robert Topkins, page 354)
April 2, 1885- The Republican, Winston, NC-- Died, near Old Richmond, this county, Byron Spainhour, aged about 40 years
Dec 3, 1894 - Near Pleasant Fork, NC, Mrs. CORNELIA ANN SPACH, widow of the late Mr. William Spach, aged 63 years, 11 months and 2 days. (The Wachovia
Moravian Newspaper)
Oct 5, 1895-- At Winston, Sr. HARRIET L. SINK, aged 18 years, 1 month and 7 days.(The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
Sept 27, 1895 - At Salem, Capt. Charles E. Stevenson, aged 56 years, 10 months and 22 days.. (The Wachovia Moravian Newspaper)
Feb 22, 1900 - UNION REPUBLICAN: At West End, this city, Feb 9th, Mrs. Herbert Smith, aged 38 years. A husband and three children survive.
July 9, 1903 - THE UNION REPUBLICAN--
DIED: At Waughtown, July 6th, Mrs. Minnie A. Sides, m.n Bodenhamer, aged 29 years. A husband and two small children survive
THE WESTERN SENTINEL: Death of a Good Woman-- Mrs. Minnie A. Sides, (maiden name Bodenhamer) of Waughtown, after an illness of only a few days, died
Monday morning at the age of 29 years. The deceased leaves a husband and two small children to morn their loss. Truly another good woman has crossed over the
river to rest from her labor. She was loved by all who knew her. The sympathies of a host of friends go out to the bereaved husband, aged father, children and to her
brother and sisters:
The grandest thing beneath the sky, When trials of life are past, Is sweetly living up to die To wear the crown at last
April 6, 1905 - UNION REPUBLICAN
Mr. Thomas Shemwell, of this city, died in New York the past week. The remains were brought here today for burial. Mr. Shemwell was a telegraph operator and a
very ___ young man. His death was caused by typhoid pneumonia.
[MARRIAGE: Cards announce the marriage of Charles A Johnson to Miss Emily Stevens, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, Pond
St., this city, April 5th.]
Jan. 16, 1923 - THE WESTERN SENTINEL
FUNERAL TUESDAY OF MR. C.L. SHARP - Will Be Conducted Tuesday Morning At the First Baptist Church
The funeral of Mr. C.L. Sharp, well known and successful produce broker of this city, will be conducted by Dr. John R. Jester, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Dr H.
A. Brown, a former pastor and now pastor emeritus of the Baptist churches of the city. This service will be preceded by a brief service of prayer with the family at the
home. The interment will be in Salem cemetery.
The pallbearers will be W.T. Eaton, W.W. Clark, J.T. Joyner, Sam Davis, H.S. Crist, Boone Rose. The honorary pallbearers will be the members of the board of
deacons of the First Baptist church. Mr. Sharp died Saturday night about 11 o'clock at his home on Spruce street. He had been in ill health for several months and on
Sunday, a week ago, was stricken with apoplexy, from which he could not rally. On Friday he lapsed into unconsciousness, remaining in that condition to the end. Mr.
Sharp died Saturday night about 11 o'clock at his home on Spruce street. He had been in ill health for several months and on Sunday, a week ago, was stricken with
apoplexy, from which he could not rally. On Friday he lapsed into unconsciousness; remaining in that condition to the end. The deceased was 58 years of age and had
spent practically all of his active business life in this city. He is a native of Forsyth county, being born at Belews Creek, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sharp. Coming
to Winston-Salem in early manhood, his strong business integrity and Christian character brought to him splendid success from the beginning. For fifteen years he has
been a successful wholesale produce dealer in this city, and one of the best known in this section. He was president of the concern, the C.L. Sharp Produce Company.
Mr. Sharp was a member of the First Baptist Church and for many years had served on the board of deacons, and has been ever an active and interested worker with
that and other congregations of the city. He was highly esteemed by his wide acquaintances for his splendid Christian character.
Surviving are his wife, who was prior to her marriage, Miss Flora Gentry of Kernersville; four sons, Harry G Sharp, secretary of the Greensboro YMCA; L. Allen
Sharp, a consulting electrical engineer of Cleveland, Ohio; Carrol E. Sharp, of the Winston-Salem postoffice, and Master Jack Sharp, of this city; four daughters,
Mrs. B.L. Welfare, Misses Helen, Elilzabeth and Margaret Sharp of Winston-Salem; three sister, Mrs. W.M. Brown of Winston-Salem; Mrs. J.J. Mitchell of
Richmond, Va., and Miss Margaret Sharp, of Donaldson, Illinois.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL June 19, 1932
"NICK" SNOW DIES SUDDENLY: Was Well-known Newspaperman; Spanish-American War Veteran
Death suddenly claimed Clarence Nelson "Nick" Snow, 60, Sunday afternoon. He was at his home, 2028 Queen street, when the summons came, about 1 o'clock, a
short time after he had eaten lunch and had made a brief visit to a neighbor. While lying on a couch, he became ill and asked that a physician be called, and expired
within a few minutes.
Mr. Snow was born in Townshend, Vermont, August 19, 1871, and spent much of his early manhood in travel. He was in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American
War, participated in the battle of San Juan and other engagements. He also had visited many countries.
For a number of years, he was in newspaper work, and became connected with the Winston-Salem Journal in 1926, coming from a position on a Polish newspaper in
Detroit. He was commercial manager of Radio Station WSJS from 1929 until last fall, when he was appointed manager of Sentinel Storage.
Survivors include his wife, who was Miss Clara North, prior to marriage November 11, 1918, and a son, Joe C. Snow, of Madison, Tenn.
Funeral will be conducted at the home at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Douglas Rights. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Santford Martin, Rex Freeman, R.R. Richmond, Charles Lindsay, Freeman Marshall, W.K. Hoyt, Norris O'Neil and Roy Ray.
Oct 27, 1934 [WSJ]
L.A. SPEAS, 85, WIDELY KNOWN CITIZEN, DEAD
Leader in Education and Church Work, Passes Away Here
Lewis Augustine Speas, 85, one of the best known citizens in Northwestern North Carolina, died at his home, 1837 Elizabeth avenue, this city, at 4:40 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He had been in declining health for two or three years, but became critically ill the first of this week. The body will lie in state at Brown Memorial
Baptist Church from 2 to 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. The funeral service will be held at that church at 3:30, conducted by the pastor. Dr. Samuel H. Templeman, and
Rev. V.M. Swaim of this city. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Speas was born near East Bend October 20, 1849, and celebrated his eighty-fifth
birthday last Saturday. He was a son of the late Levi Speas. In youth he attended East Bend Academy, a private school conducted by Rev. M. Baldwin, a widely
known teacher of his day. From the school in East Bend Mr. Speas went to Wake Forest College and was a student there in 1871. After leaving Wake Forest, Mr.
Speas returned to his native county and became a leader in the Educational, political and economic life of his county and section. On May 25, 1876, he was married to
Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Poindexter, daughter of Robert Poindexter of Yadkin county, and sister of the late H.D. Poindexter of Winston-Salem. For more than
forty years Mr. and Mrs. Speas lived on their plantation on the Yadkin River, near Huntsville and he was known as one of the most progressive and successful farmers
of that entire section. But he did not devote his entire time to agriculture. He served for a time as principal of the school at East Bend, and taught several years in
public schools in the huntsville section. Back before the days of county superintendents of public instruction, Mr. Speas served as county examiner for Yadkin and for
nearly thirty years was chairman of the county board of education. He served for a time also as a member of the board of county commissioners. A staunch Democrat
all of his life, Mr. Speas was for years active in the leadership of the Democratic party in Yadkin county. But it was a friend of public education that he rendered his
most outstanding public service. As chairman of the school board during the administration of Governor Aycock and for many years thereafter, he played a leading role
in the advancement of the cause of universal education in this section. Mr. Speas was the leader in the organization of the Huntsville Baptist Church and for many
years was a member and served on the board of deacons of that church. He was known as a citizen who was always loyal in his support of moral causes. He was a
staunch prohibitionist and did much to help drive the legalized liquor traffic out of his county and section. Thirteen years ago Mr. Speas retired from farming and he and
Mrs. Speas moved to Winston-Salem, where they lived until his death yesterday.
Sept 13, 1934 [WSJ] DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ELLEN J. SHUGART--Mrs. Ellen Josephine Shugart, 66, wife of P.C. Shugart, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. T.D. Shermer, 502 W. Fourteenth street, Thursday morning at 5:30 o'clock. She had been in declining health for the past five years but had been in her usual
health until last Thursday when she became critically ill, remaining so until her death. She was born in Yadkinville June 6, 1869 and had been residing with her
daughter, Mrs. Shermer, for the past four years, coming here from Yadkinville. She was a member of the Forbush Baptist Church, Yadkin county.Surviving are the
husband; one daughter, Mrs. Shermer; three sons, T.Z. Shugart of this city, Russell Shugart of Yadkinville and E. Greene Shugart; one brother, William Joyner,
and one sister, Mrs. Messick, both of Winston-Salem, and four grandchildren. Interment will be in the Forbush Baptist Church, Yadkin county, at 4 o'clock. Rev.
Charles Hutchins and Rev. Lucy Vestal will conduct the services and interment will be in the church graveyard. [Believed to have been buried at Forsyth Memorial Park
Cemetery)
Aug. 30, 1934 [WSJ] : PRIVATE RITES TODAY FOR RAYMOND SMITH--Private funeral services for Raymond Benton Smith, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Reuben B. Smith, 308 North Claremont avenue, who passed away Tuesday, will be held at the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. L.P. Smith and Rev. h.B.
Johnson will conduct the services. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Petree, Charles Baker, Fred Baker, Ned Blakely,
Gwynn McNeil and Percy Blaylock.
Jan. 10, 1934 [WSJ] LOCAL DOCTOR DIES TUESDAY - Dr. L.R. Salmons Passes Suddenly at His Home Here; Funeral Thursday--
Funeral services for Dr. Lee Roy Salmons, who died suddenly at his home, 637 North Sprint street, Tuesday night, will be conducted from the home Tursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock by Dr. S.H. Templeman. Interment will be in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Salmons had been ill about a week, but he was not considered serious
and his death was unexpected. The physician practiced medicine here since about 1915, following two and one-half years' practice in Elkin. He is a native of
Hamptonville born November 22, 1885, attended school at Elkin and at North Carolina Medical College at Charlotte, graduating there in 1912. The deceased served
during the war with the 81st Division, a first lieutenant in the 321st Ambulance Company, 206th Sanitary Train. He was widely known and had a large circle of friends
throughout the state and elsewhere. The deceased was a member of the American Legion, the BPOE Eighty-first Division (Wildcat) Association of Veterans, and of the
Forsyth County Medical Society. He served for several years on the staffs of both the local hospitals. He was married to Miss Carrie Bell on May 19, 1912. Survivors
include Mrs. Salmons, four sons, Lee Roy Jr., of the 31st Coast Artillery, Fortress Monroe, Va., Hugh Salmons, attending college at The Citadel; Edwin and Billy
Salmons, this city; one daughter, Miss Carolyn Salmons, this city; his mother, Mrs. Fannie Salmons, this city; a sister, Mrs. T.W. Church, this city, and one brother,
Dr. Clay Salmons, of Elkin.
SEPT. 13, 1934 - THE UNION REPUBLICAN
In this city, the past week, David Walter Speer, 62 native of Yadkin county and member of the Baptist church. He is survived by his wife and four children.
In this city suddenly, Friday night, Mrs. Ellen Grabbs Spainhour, 75, widow of W.W. Spainhour
May 14, 1936- Winston-Salem Journal (SEE PHOTO)
CIVIL WAR VET DIES IN DAVIE AT AGE OF 89
L.A. (Uncle Lev) Sheek Succumbs at Home of His Granddaughter
L.A. Sheek, 89, one of the few surviving Confederate veterans, died last night at 7'oclock at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. George F. Cornatzer, near Bixby,
on Advance Route 1, in Davie county. In declining health for more than a year, he had been critically ill for three weeks and his death was not unexpected.
"Uncle Lev," as he was affectionately known to friends and acquaintances in Davie county and throughout this section, was born April 5, 1847, the son of the late
Richard and Emmaline Riddle Sheek.
He joined the ranks of the Confederate Army at the age of 17 and, despite his youth, participated in some of the major battles of the war, including the Battle of Bull Run
and the disastrous assault at Gettysburg. He was on guard duty in Wilmington when Fort Fisher was captured by Union soldiers. He was a member of Kelly's Company,
47th Regiment. Mr. Sheek was married to Miss Celia Allen, who died May 23, 1922. He was the oldest member of Macedonia Moravian Church and was one of Davie
county's best known citizens. After an active life, he spent the last eight years quietly at the home of his granddaughter. Surviving are three sons, T.C. Sheek, of the
state of Iowa; J.S. Sheek, of Smith Grove, Davie county, and W.R. Sheek, of Cooleemee; one daughter, Mrs. Mollie Faircloth; one sister, Mrs. Mary Beauchamp
of Davie county; 17 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Macedonia Moravian Church Friday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev.
Ed Brewer. Interment will follow the Moravian Graveyard there.
Nov. 30, 1938 - [WSJ]- DEATH CLAIMS MRS. STALLINGS--Mrs. Mattie B. Stalllings, 56, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.
F. Beam, 909 South Church street. She had been in declining health for several years, seriously ill for three weeks. A native of North Carolina, Mrs. Stallings lived
during the past six years at Knoxville, Tenn. She came to Winston-Salem to make her home with her daughter last September. Mrs. Stallings was born in Clayton,
September 21, 1882, daughter of Edward H. Bagwell and Mrs. V.E. Barnes. Before going to Tennessee she lived for a number of years in Durham. She was a
member of the Salem Baptist Church and former president of the Woman's Missionary Society at the Arlington Baptist Church at Knoxville. Surviving are one daughter,
Mrs. W.F. Beam, Winston-Salem; three sons, Walter B. Stallings, Winston-Salem; Edward V. Stallings, Houston, Texas; and J. Earl Stallings, a ministerial student
at Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, Knoxville, Tenn; her mother, Mrs. V.E. Barnes, and step-father, V. E. Barnes, Winston-Salem; one sister, Mrs. W.A.
Fearrington, Ocean View, Va.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. Charles H. Stevens and Rev. Roscoe C. Smith, pastor of the Arlington
Baptist Church in Knoxville, will be in charge. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park.
June 23, 1938 [WSJ] SIMPSON FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON-- The funeral for Mrs. W.B. Simpson, 38, who died Thursday, will be held this afternoon at the home
at 2:20 o'clock and at City View Baptist Church at 3 o'clock. Ministers in charge will be Rev. W.M. Crouse and Rev. L.W. Burrows. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be F.C. Hauser, H.H. Hall, Ray Marshall, Odell DeLapp, Lee Angel and Ernest Miller. The members of the Mother's Class of City View Baptist Church will
be flower bearers.
Sept. 24, 1938 -[WSJ] JEFFERSON DAVIS SWAIM-- Jefferson Davis Swaim, who died Thursday night, was buried this afternoon in Forsyth Memorial Park. Funeral
was held at the home, conducted by Rev. N.C. Teague, Rev. S.W. Hahn, and Rev. T.F. Haney
May 6, 1939 [WSJ]; FUNERAL RITES TO BE SUNDAY FOR A.F. SAMS-- Funeral services for Andrew Fuller Sams, attorney, former legislator, and theatre
operator, who died at a local hospital Friday morning at 8:55 o'clock, will be held Sunday afternoon. The services will be conducted at the home, 1970 Georgia Avenue,
at 2 o'clock, with Dr. Ralph Herring, pastor of First Baptist Church where Mr. Sams was a member, and Rev. O.J. Jones in charge. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial
Park. Mr. Sams was in declining health for sometime, but was critically ill for only about two weeks. Mrs. Sams was born at Mars Hill, June 1, 1872. He was the son of
Rev. Leroy W. Sams and Ailsa Brown Sams. He graduated from Mars Hill College and Wake Forest College. He was a resident of Marion and Thomasville before
coming here to reside about 30 years ago. He was once mayor of Thomasville. He practiced law throughout his 30 years of residence here. Before entering law, he
taught school at Cary High School and Marshville Academy. Mr. Sams was a state senator from Forsyth county for three terms, starting in 1921, and attended two
special sessions of the legislature. For a time he was solicitor of the Winston-Salem municipal court. He was a member of Forsyth County Bar Association, The North
Carolina Bar Association and The American Bar Association. For about a quarter of a century Mr. Sams was identified with the motion picture business, for many years
being the main operator of theatres in Winston-Salem. He also has businesses in Virginia and West Virginia.
Survivors include the widow who before marriage was Miss Miriam Bonner; four sons, A.F.Sams, Jr., of Statesville, J. Bonner Sams of Bluefield, VV, Leroy W.
Sams of Winston-Salem and Willie B. Sams of Statesville; two daughters, Misses Miriam B. Sams and Helen B. Sams of Winston Salem; three grandchildren; three
brothers, B.H. Sams of Seattle, WA, and Joshua and Lee Sams of Mars Hill; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Carter, Mrs. Jack Klouse and Mrs. Dan Dillingham, all of
Mars Hill and Mrs. Horace Carter of Nebb.
June 6, 1939 [WSJ]- J.A. SINK, 41, DIES SUDDENLY HERE SUNDAY-- Jacob Alexander Sink, 41, 1416 East Twenty-fourth street, died at a local hospital Sunday
morning at 3:30 o'clock. His passing followed a minor operation and was most unexpected. The funeral will be held at the home at 10:45 o'clock and at East Fourth
Street Baptist Church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev. L.P. Smith and Rev. H.B. Johnson will be in charge of the services. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park.
Mr. Sink was born in Forsyth county July 26, 1897, the son of E.N. and Virginia Stimpson Sink. He was with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 18 years, in the
engineering department. Mr. Sink was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church where he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was one of the best
known citizens of his community. Survivors include the widow, who before marriage was Miss Myrtle Vickers; one daughter, Wilma; one son, James; and two sisters,
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson and Mrs. Sam Beroth, both of Lewisville.
March 4, 1958 - WSJ: Mrs. Charles Sechrist--Funeral servies for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cook Sechrist, 47, of 638 W. 9th St., wife of Charles J. Sechrist, will be
conducted at 2:30 pm today at Calvary Baptist Church by Dr. E.D. Piper and the Rev. C.C. Vaughn. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be L.H.
Angel, J.H. Middleton, Robert Apperson, John Womble, T.H. Chambers Jr. and A.L. Johnson. The body will be at the home until 1:45 pm today. It will be placed in the
church 30 minutes before the service. Mrs. Sechrist died Sunday at her home.
March 4, 1958 - WSJ: Joseph B. Stedman--Reidsville, March 3-- Joseph Benson Stedman, 57, of Reidsville, Rt 4, died at Baptist hospital, Winston-Salem, Sunday
night following an illness of one week He came to Reidsville from Cary in 1939. He was employed at the Southern Railway freight depot for several years. He was in the
appliance business and had operated Cain and Stedman Appliance Store for five years. Just prior to his death he had been manager of Gable Department Store.
He was a member of the Salem Methodist Church where he was the former superintendent of the Sunday School for 10 years. He was an elder and trustee of the
church and a member of the Reidsville Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Stokes; two brothers, Robert H. Stedman Jr. of Charlotte and
Maurice Stedman of Lynchburg, Va.; his stepmother, Mrs. Robert Stedman Sr of Charlotte; two half sisters and three half brothers. Funeral services will be
conducted at 3 pm Tuesday at Salem Methodist Church by the Rev. J.G. Allred. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery.
July 2, 1958 WESTERN SENTINEL-- OBITUARY: Departed this life, on the 18th inst, after a brief illness, Mrs. M.P.T. SHEPPERD, consort of the HON. A.H.
SHEPPERD, at their residence near Salem. The deceased was born in Georgetown, D.C. and united in marriage with Mr. Shepperd during his term of service as a
member of Congress from this District. Gifted with those qualities which adorn the female character, she was eminently fitted to grace the social circles in which she
moved. But, though the object of general admiration, this fell far short of that deeper regard and affection entertained by those who could best appreciate her
excellencies in the retiracy of her family and her intercourse with intimate friends. Here is was, that her virtues shone forth most conspicuously. A kind mistress, a firm
friend, an affectionate wife, a devoted mother, in all these relations and the discharge of the duties arising therefrom, she exhibited her most ennobling and endearing
qualities. The proper training, and the welfare of her children, seemed ever uppermost in her mind. Hence, the unexpected intelligence of the sudden death of her
oldest and darling son, an officer in the U.S. Army, in the flower of his youth, fell heavily upon her spirit, and although a Christian resignation enabled her to control and
subdue the greatest of anguish which at first filled her soul, still, the traces of a deep seated and enduring grief were visible in her to the last. Doubtless, the pang of
separation from the loved ones of earth, would have been mitigated had it bee vouchsafed to her to welcome back to his home, her second son, a promising officer in
the U.S. Navy, just landed in the country after a prolonged absence of several years. But an inscrutable Providence had ordained otherwise, and with the other deeply
afflicted members of the family and sympathizing friends around, she gently passed away. She died in full communion with the Episcopal Church, relying with unshaken
faith on the efficacy of the divine attonment. Her mortal remains followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends, were laid to rest during the calm quiet of the
sunset hour of the 19th, in the new and beautiful Woodland cemetery, whilst her immortal spirit had already entered upon the heritage of heavenly joy which fadeth not
away.
A FRIEND.
April 2, 1973 TWIN CITY SENTINEL
Mrs. Luther Shadrick: The funeral for Mrs. Hazel Casey Shadrick 79 formerly of 2408 Peachtree Street, widow of Luther Shadrick, will be conducted at 11 am
Tuesday at Southminster Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Marion Boozer. Burial will be in Waughtown Cemetery. Mrs. Shadrick was born in Washington to Thomas
and Albina Brown Casey. She was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. The body is a Voglers Main Street Funeral Home. It will be taken to the church
30 minutes before the service. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm today. {contact Casey Researcher cindyhcasey@yahoo.com}
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FREDERICK WOMBLE SPEAS
Birth: Jan. 6, 1922 Hickory Catawba County North Carolina, USA
Death: Apr. 16, 1947 New York New York County New York, USA
Son of Dr. William Paul Speas, Sr., and Nora Estelle Dixon Speas. Medical student,
member of the Davidson College Class of 1943. Freddy was just a few weeks short of
receiving his M.D. from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, when he passed away at New York Cancer Hospital (now Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center). He had been diagnosed with leukemia following a routine
physical for entry into the Navy. Despite his illness he fought to finish his medical studies,
and even when too ill to attend classes he allowed himself to be used as a human guinea
pig for study of leukemia, about which not much was known at the time. The Frederick
Womble Speas Memorial Lecture and Seminar at Davidson College, a symposium on ethics
in the healthcare professions, was established by R. Dixon Speas in memory of his brother.
Freddy's foreshortened life embodied the ideals of compassion and caring to an
extraordinary degree.
Obituary written by Paul Wilson
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DR. WILLIAM PAUL SPEAS, SR.
Birth: Jul. 5, 1883 Huntsville Yadkin County North Carolina, USA
Death: Apr. 23, 1967 Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina, USA
Physician, ophthalmologist. Professor of Ophthalmology at Bowman Gray School of
Medicine, Winston-Salem.
Son of Lewis Augustine Speas and Dorothy Elizabeth Poindexter Speas.
Husband of Nora Estelle Dixon Speas.
Father of William Paul Speas, Jr.; Robert Dixon Speas, Sr.; Charles Augustine
Speas; Frederick Womble Speas; and Thomas Poindexter Speas, Sr.
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NORA ESTELLE DIXON SPEAS
Birth: Jan. 30, 1889 Chatham County, NC
Death: Mar. 25, 1971 Forsyth County, NC
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Birth: Jan. 6, 1922 Hickory Catawba County North Carolina, USA
Death: Apr. 16, 1947 New York New York County New York, USA
Son of Dr. William Paul Speas, Sr., and Nora Estelle Dixon Speas. Medical student,
member of the Davidson College Class of 1943. Freddy was just a few weeks short of
receiving his M.D. from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, when he passed away at New York Cancer Hospital (now Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center). He had been diagnosed with leukemia following a routine
physical for entry into the Navy. Despite his illness he fought to finish his medical studies,
and even when too ill to attend classes he allowed himself to be used as a human guinea
pig for study of leukemia, about which not much was known at the time. The Frederick
Womble Speas Memorial Lecture and Seminar at Davidson College, a symposium on ethics
in the healthcare professions, was established by R. Dixon Speas in memory of his brother.
Freddy's foreshortened life embodied the ideals of compassion and caring to an
extraordinary degree.
Obituary written by Paul Wilson
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DR. WILLIAM PAUL SPEAS, SR.
Birth: Jul. 5, 1883 Huntsville Yadkin County North Carolina, USA
Death: Apr. 23, 1967 Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina, USA
Physician, ophthalmologist. Professor of Ophthalmology at Bowman Gray School of
Medicine, Winston-Salem.
Son of Lewis Augustine Speas and Dorothy Elizabeth Poindexter Speas.
Husband of Nora Estelle Dixon Speas.
Father of William Paul Speas, Jr.; Robert Dixon Speas, Sr.; Charles Augustine
Speas; Frederick Womble Speas; and Thomas Poindexter Speas, Sr.
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NORA ESTELLE DIXON SPEAS
Birth: Jan. 30, 1889 Chatham County, NC
Death: Mar. 25, 1971 Forsyth County, NC
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