WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL - Walnut Cove
MITCHELL, Miss Rebecca Jane , 85, of Walnut Cove died Saturday, June 1, 1996 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Miss Mitchell was born February 28, 1911 in Stokes
County to the late J.G.H. Mitchell, Sr., and Nannie Scales Mitchell. She was retired with fifty years service from Stokes Lumber Company. Miss Mitchell was a past
regent of the James Hunter DAR Chapter, a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a charter member of the Walnut Cove Home Extension Club and a
charter member of the Stokes County Historical Society. She was a very active member of the Democratic Party. She was involved in the organization of The Great
Wagon Train. She was a member of Stokesburg United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. She held offices in the North
Eastern and Western N.C. United Methodist Women. Survivors include one sister, Odell M. Kearney of Tobaccoville; one niece, Jean Miller of Tobaccoville; a special
cousin, Abigail and husband Ken Gunn of Madison; and a host of special friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Stokesburg United
Methodist Church. Rev. Jimmy Jones and Rev. Ken Outlaw will officiate. Burial will follow in the Walnut Cove Cemetery. The remains will be placed in state thirty minutes
prior to the service. The family will receive friends Monday in the parlor of Stokesburg United Methodist Church from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations
to the North Carolina History Room iin the Danbury Library or Stokesburg United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Burroughts Funeral Home is serving the Mitchell
family.
[On August 15, 1975 Miss Mitchell joined the UDC on the service of her Uncle Mason Tyler Mitchell, Co. H., 22nd Reg’t NC Inf ]
MITCHELL, Miss Rebecca Jane , 85, of Walnut Cove died Saturday, June 1, 1996 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Miss Mitchell was born February 28, 1911 in Stokes
County to the late J.G.H. Mitchell, Sr., and Nannie Scales Mitchell. She was retired with fifty years service from Stokes Lumber Company. Miss Mitchell was a past
regent of the James Hunter DAR Chapter, a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a charter member of the Walnut Cove Home Extension Club and a
charter member of the Stokes County Historical Society. She was a very active member of the Democratic Party. She was involved in the organization of The Great
Wagon Train. She was a member of Stokesburg United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. She held offices in the North
Eastern and Western N.C. United Methodist Women. Survivors include one sister, Odell M. Kearney of Tobaccoville; one niece, Jean Miller of Tobaccoville; a special
cousin, Abigail and husband Ken Gunn of Madison; and a host of special friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Stokesburg United
Methodist Church. Rev. Jimmy Jones and Rev. Ken Outlaw will officiate. Burial will follow in the Walnut Cove Cemetery. The remains will be placed in state thirty minutes
prior to the service. The family will receive friends Monday in the parlor of Stokesburg United Methodist Church from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations
to the North Carolina History Room iin the Danbury Library or Stokesburg United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Burroughts Funeral Home is serving the Mitchell
family.
[On August 15, 1975 Miss Mitchell joined the UDC on the service of her Uncle Mason Tyler Mitchell, Co. H., 22nd Reg’t NC Inf ]
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
MARKUSHEWSKI, Mrs. Katherine [Mae] Emerson, 58, of 908 Bolick Ave., died Sunday March 24, 1991 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was born January 3,
1933 in Columbia, Tenn. to John Floyd and Francis Dugger Emerson. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the
American Revolution and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward J. Markushewski of the home; two sons, Edward John
Markushewski, Jr. of Sulligent, Ala. and W. Thomas Markushewski of Richmond, Va.; one daughter, Katherine E. Markushewski of Winston-Salem; her father,
of Jackson, Miss.; two grandchildren, Mary Francis Markushewski and Lucas John Markushewski both of Sulligent, Ala; one sister, Francis E. Cockroft of
Jackson, Miss. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel by Father Candice Connors. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
[On April 5, 1977 Mrs. Markushewski joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather John Latta, Co E Reg’t 1 TN Cav. ]
MARKUSHEWSKI, Mrs. Katherine [Mae] Emerson, 58, of 908 Bolick Ave., died Sunday March 24, 1991 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was born January 3,
1933 in Columbia, Tenn. to John Floyd and Francis Dugger Emerson. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the
American Revolution and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward J. Markushewski of the home; two sons, Edward John
Markushewski, Jr. of Sulligent, Ala. and W. Thomas Markushewski of Richmond, Va.; one daughter, Katherine E. Markushewski of Winston-Salem; her father,
of Jackson, Miss.; two grandchildren, Mary Francis Markushewski and Lucas John Markushewski both of Sulligent, Ala; one sister, Francis E. Cockroft of
Jackson, Miss. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel by Father Candice Connors. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
[On April 5, 1977 Mrs. Markushewski joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather John Latta, Co E Reg’t 1 TN Cav. ]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
MILLER, Mrs. Elizabeth Norfleet Miller of 3231 Marion Court, Winston-Salem, NC died Saturday July 18, 1998. She was the widow of M.E. (Jack) Miller . Mrs. Miller
was born in Winston-Salem on January 14, 1906 to the late Charles M. and Corinne B. Norfleet. She attended local public schools and was in the first class to
graduate from R.J. Reynolds High School. She graduated from Agnes Scott College. Mrs. Miller was a very active member of Home Moravian Church, serving as
President of the Southern Province Women's Board, Sunday School teacher, President of the Women's Fellowship, organist for the church for several years and a
member of the Board of Trustees. She was a past member of the Winston-Salem junior League, DAR, Twin City Garden Club and Forsyth Country Club. She was
preceded in death by her brother Dr. Charles M. Norfleet, Jr. Surviving are sons Charles W. Miller and wife, Nancy, and Stuart N. Miller and wife, Ann;
grandchildren, Corinne M. Ward, Christine Phelps, William M. Miller, Stuart N. Miller, Jr. and Lucy M. Carr. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:oo
a.m. at home Moravian Church by Rev. C. Scott Venable. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel.
[On August 28, 1951, Mrs.Miller joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather Marmaduke Williams Norfleet, Co. A., Reg’t 13 & 47th Inf. NC]
MILLER, Mrs. Elizabeth Norfleet Miller of 3231 Marion Court, Winston-Salem, NC died Saturday July 18, 1998. She was the widow of M.E. (Jack) Miller . Mrs. Miller
was born in Winston-Salem on January 14, 1906 to the late Charles M. and Corinne B. Norfleet. She attended local public schools and was in the first class to
graduate from R.J. Reynolds High School. She graduated from Agnes Scott College. Mrs. Miller was a very active member of Home Moravian Church, serving as
President of the Southern Province Women's Board, Sunday School teacher, President of the Women's Fellowship, organist for the church for several years and a
member of the Board of Trustees. She was a past member of the Winston-Salem junior League, DAR, Twin City Garden Club and Forsyth Country Club. She was
preceded in death by her brother Dr. Charles M. Norfleet, Jr. Surviving are sons Charles W. Miller and wife, Nancy, and Stuart N. Miller and wife, Ann;
grandchildren, Corinne M. Ward, Christine Phelps, William M. Miller, Stuart N. Miller, Jr. and Lucy M. Carr. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:oo
a.m. at home Moravian Church by Rev. C. Scott Venable. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel.
[On August 28, 1951, Mrs.Miller joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather Marmaduke Williams Norfleet, Co. A., Reg’t 13 & 47th Inf. NC]
| United Daughters of the Confederacy James B. Gordon Chapter #211 Forsyth County, NC Chartered March 30, 1898 |
| OBITUARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE JAMES B. GORDON CHAPTER UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY Forsyth County, NC |
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Jan. 4, 1974
MRS. MARTIN DIES AT 87; EDITOR'S WIDOW
Mrs. Ava Poole Martin, 87, formerly of 831 Roslyn Road, died yesterday at the N.C. Baptist Home. She was the widow of Santford Martin, a former editor of the Winston-
Salem Journal and Sentinel. A graveside service will be at 11 am Saturday at Forsyth Memorial Park. Mrs. Martin was born in Johnston County to Paschel and Henrietta
Poole. She graduated from Buies Creek Academy and Richmond University. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwina Martin Crowther of Treasure Island, Fla.; and a son, Santford Martin Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. The body is at Voglers Main Street Funeral
Home. The family requests that memorials be made to the N.C. Baptist Home.
[On Mar. 14, 1941, Mrs. Martin joined the UDC on the service of her father Pascal Poole, Co. D, 1st Reg’t NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER]
MRS. MARTIN DIES AT 87; EDITOR'S WIDOW
Mrs. Ava Poole Martin, 87, formerly of 831 Roslyn Road, died yesterday at the N.C. Baptist Home. She was the widow of Santford Martin, a former editor of the Winston-
Salem Journal and Sentinel. A graveside service will be at 11 am Saturday at Forsyth Memorial Park. Mrs. Martin was born in Johnston County to Paschel and Henrietta
Poole. She graduated from Buies Creek Academy and Richmond University. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwina Martin Crowther of Treasure Island, Fla.; and a son, Santford Martin Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. The body is at Voglers Main Street Funeral
Home. The family requests that memorials be made to the N.C. Baptist Home.
[On Mar. 14, 1941, Mrs. Martin joined the UDC on the service of her father Pascal Poole, Co. D, 1st Reg’t NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER]
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Sept. 17, 1980
MARSHALL, Mrs. Sara Taylor Marshall, 66, of 900 Watson Ave., passed away unexpectedly at Forsyth Memorial Hospital at 12:32 am Tuesday. Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday at 2:00 pm at Vogler's Main Street Chapel by the Rev. Boyce Huffstetler and the Rev. Edwin Carter. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. Mrs.
Marshall was born in Winston-Salem the daughter of Cabell Booth Taylor and Jeanette Steifel Taylor and spent all of her life in Winston-Salem. She was educated in
the city schools and was a graduate of Reynolds High School. Mrs. Marshall attended Salem College. She was with the Welfare Department for a number of years, the
City National Bank and Davis Insurance Agencies. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Ardmore United Methodist Church, the Alma Nunn Sunday School Class, the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, the Ladies Auxiliary Elks Lodge, and a Voluntary Staff member of Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Reginald
Marshall of the home, one daughter, Miss Sarah Ann Marshall, Norfolk, VA, one son, Mr. Reginald Marshall, Jr., Winston-Salem and one grandson. The family will
receive friends at Vogler's Main Street Chapel Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:00 pm.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MRS. REGINAL MARSHALL, SR.
Written by James B. Gordon Chapter Chaplain, Hazel Weaver on Oct. 26, 1980
Sara Elizabeth Taylor Marshall was born Sept. 11, 1914 and passed away on Sept. 16, 1980. She was the daughter of Cabell Booth Taylor and Jeannette Steifel
Taylor. She was a member of the Thomas Jethro Brown Chapter C of C and transferred to the James B. Gordon Chapter UDC of which her mother was a member. Sarah
entered on the record of her great-uncle B.S. Bohannon. He was 2nd Lt of Co. A, 52nd Regiment State of Georgia. This regiment was under General Braxton Bragg's
command and took part in the battles of Tazwell and Knoxville, Tenn and in the siege of Vicksburg. Lt. Bohannon entered service on March 18, 1862 and was discharge
because of wounds in March 1863. Sarah was a true and loyal member of our Chapter always ready to serve in any capacity. She always did her work cheerfully and
thoroughly. We have not only lost a faithful member of our chapter but we have lost a true and valued friend.
The members of the James B. Gordon CHapter extend their deepest heartfelt sympathy to Sarah's husband, Reginald, her daughter Ann and her son Reginald. Jr. We
shall always remember her with love and appreciation for her pleasant disposition and her devotion to the work of the UDC.
MARSHALL, Mrs. Sara Taylor Marshall, 66, of 900 Watson Ave., passed away unexpectedly at Forsyth Memorial Hospital at 12:32 am Tuesday. Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday at 2:00 pm at Vogler's Main Street Chapel by the Rev. Boyce Huffstetler and the Rev. Edwin Carter. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. Mrs.
Marshall was born in Winston-Salem the daughter of Cabell Booth Taylor and Jeanette Steifel Taylor and spent all of her life in Winston-Salem. She was educated in
the city schools and was a graduate of Reynolds High School. Mrs. Marshall attended Salem College. She was with the Welfare Department for a number of years, the
City National Bank and Davis Insurance Agencies. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Ardmore United Methodist Church, the Alma Nunn Sunday School Class, the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, the Ladies Auxiliary Elks Lodge, and a Voluntary Staff member of Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Reginald
Marshall of the home, one daughter, Miss Sarah Ann Marshall, Norfolk, VA, one son, Mr. Reginald Marshall, Jr., Winston-Salem and one grandson. The family will
receive friends at Vogler's Main Street Chapel Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:00 pm.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MRS. REGINAL MARSHALL, SR.
Written by James B. Gordon Chapter Chaplain, Hazel Weaver on Oct. 26, 1980
Sara Elizabeth Taylor Marshall was born Sept. 11, 1914 and passed away on Sept. 16, 1980. She was the daughter of Cabell Booth Taylor and Jeannette Steifel
Taylor. She was a member of the Thomas Jethro Brown Chapter C of C and transferred to the James B. Gordon Chapter UDC of which her mother was a member. Sarah
entered on the record of her great-uncle B.S. Bohannon. He was 2nd Lt of Co. A, 52nd Regiment State of Georgia. This regiment was under General Braxton Bragg's
command and took part in the battles of Tazwell and Knoxville, Tenn and in the siege of Vicksburg. Lt. Bohannon entered service on March 18, 1862 and was discharge
because of wounds in March 1863. Sarah was a true and loyal member of our Chapter always ready to serve in any capacity. She always did her work cheerfully and
thoroughly. We have not only lost a faithful member of our chapter but we have lost a true and valued friend.
The members of the James B. Gordon CHapter extend their deepest heartfelt sympathy to Sarah's husband, Reginald, her daughter Ann and her son Reginald. Jr. We
shall always remember her with love and appreciation for her pleasant disposition and her devotion to the work of the UDC.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Jan. 21, 1982
MYERS, Mrs. John H. Myers, (Ada Leake), 94, or 2034 Buena Vista Road, died at her home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Myers was born in Fransisco, NC to James
Austin and Drucilla Lackey Leake. She was a graduate of the Clemmons School, concentrating in teaching. She then taught school in East Bend until her marriage
in 1909. Her husband, the late John H. Myers was affiliated with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He passed away in 1927. Mrs. Myers was the former President of
the Juvenile Relief Association. She was a charter member of the Civic music and a former Girl Scout Council Member, a member of Spade and Travel Garden Club,
Forsyth Country Club and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the arrangement of flowers and
hospitality committees of the church. Funeral services will be held at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel at 3 pm Thursday. A private graveside service will follow at
Forsyth Memorial Park. Surviving is Mrs. Clifton E. Pleasants, Sr of Winston-Salem, Mrs.John R. Sweeney of Concord, NH., Mrs. Robert P. Morehead and Mrs.
Charles M. Howell both of Winston-Salem; two sons, Dr. Richard T. Myers of Winston-Salem and Mr. Robert L. Myers of Hartford, Conn; fifteen grandchildren and
ten great-grandchildren. The family asks that memorials be made to First Baptist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9
pm at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel.
MEMORIAL FOR ADA LEAKE MYERS
Written by the Chaplain of the James B. Gordon Chapter
Ada Leake Myers was born in Francisco, NC on August 7, 1887 to James Austin and Doucilla Lackey Leake. She was married in East Bend, NC on June 25, 1909 to
John Henry Myers of Yadkinville who was associated with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in its sales department. Shortly after marriage they moved to Macon,
Georgia where all of their six children were born. Mr. Myers died on July 27, 1927 leaving her a widow with the six children, the youngest of whom were twins aged 14
moths and all of her business affairs in the care of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company. With the help of her cousin, Ray Johnson, who was real estate chairman for
Wachovia, the large family was moved to 2034 Buena Vista Road in the summer of 1930 after the oldest daughter had completed her high school education and was
ready for college.
Her main consideration was the rearing of her children, making sure that each child attended the school best suited to his or her individual needs. She lined them all up
on the fifth row of the First Baptist Church every Sunday and during the week she spent countless hours chauffeuring various ones to piano, violin, saxophone lessons,
art lessons, and ballet--and in addition to these activities-- to Girl Scout and Boy Scout meetings.
Ada was very interested in her community and served as a volunteer to the extent that her enormous family responsibilities would allow. She was a member of the Girl
Scout Council, promoted to the sale of civic music tickets as a charter member of the association and became vitally interested i homeless babies as a member of the
Juvenile Relief Association which she served as president for two terms.
Ada was a very compassionate person whose quiet benevolence extended to aiding nieces, nephews, and grandchildren with financing of higher education and with
achieving career goals. Her home was opened to several who needed this type of assistance.
She loved beauty in all tings and her garden club (Spade and Trowel) recognized her many times for her exquisite flower arrangements. A photograph of her tri-color
award winning arrangement consisting of a Madonna with calla lillies was included in a widely circulated book by Dorothy Biddle. She gave freely of this talent to her
church as its hospitality chairman for many years. These were the years before money was allocated for regular Sunday services flowers and great ingenuity was
required to provide them from gardens of church members.
As the youngest daughter of a Confederate Soldier, James Austin Leake, she kept house for him in East Bend where she taught school before her marriage. His stories
of the War and of his experiences in the State House of Representatives during the reconstruction period fascinated her and one of her most valued treasures was the
mini-ball which wounded him at the Battle of Gettysburg. The mini-ball was finally removed in Old Salem by Dr. H.T. Bahnson and is now in the possession of her son,
Dr. Richard T. Myers. Before giving it to her son, she entertained children, grand children and great grandchildren with stories handed down from her father using the
mini-ball as a prop.
Ada Leake Myers was proud of her affiliation with the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC and even though she was forced to be an inactive member in her later
years, she continued to keep herself informed of its activities through its newspaper releases and the holiday visits of some of its members. She was a Real Daughter
and a Real Lady. She was a true friend, a beautiful mother and a devout Christian. We will miss her greatly, however, let's remember the happy times we shared.
MYERS, Mrs. John H. Myers, (Ada Leake), 94, or 2034 Buena Vista Road, died at her home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Myers was born in Fransisco, NC to James
Austin and Drucilla Lackey Leake. She was a graduate of the Clemmons School, concentrating in teaching. She then taught school in East Bend until her marriage
in 1909. Her husband, the late John H. Myers was affiliated with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He passed away in 1927. Mrs. Myers was the former President of
the Juvenile Relief Association. She was a charter member of the Civic music and a former Girl Scout Council Member, a member of Spade and Travel Garden Club,
Forsyth Country Club and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the arrangement of flowers and
hospitality committees of the church. Funeral services will be held at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel at 3 pm Thursday. A private graveside service will follow at
Forsyth Memorial Park. Surviving is Mrs. Clifton E. Pleasants, Sr of Winston-Salem, Mrs.John R. Sweeney of Concord, NH., Mrs. Robert P. Morehead and Mrs.
Charles M. Howell both of Winston-Salem; two sons, Dr. Richard T. Myers of Winston-Salem and Mr. Robert L. Myers of Hartford, Conn; fifteen grandchildren and
ten great-grandchildren. The family asks that memorials be made to First Baptist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9
pm at Vogler's Reynolda Road Chapel.
MEMORIAL FOR ADA LEAKE MYERS
Written by the Chaplain of the James B. Gordon Chapter
Ada Leake Myers was born in Francisco, NC on August 7, 1887 to James Austin and Doucilla Lackey Leake. She was married in East Bend, NC on June 25, 1909 to
John Henry Myers of Yadkinville who was associated with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in its sales department. Shortly after marriage they moved to Macon,
Georgia where all of their six children were born. Mr. Myers died on July 27, 1927 leaving her a widow with the six children, the youngest of whom were twins aged 14
moths and all of her business affairs in the care of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company. With the help of her cousin, Ray Johnson, who was real estate chairman for
Wachovia, the large family was moved to 2034 Buena Vista Road in the summer of 1930 after the oldest daughter had completed her high school education and was
ready for college.
Her main consideration was the rearing of her children, making sure that each child attended the school best suited to his or her individual needs. She lined them all up
on the fifth row of the First Baptist Church every Sunday and during the week she spent countless hours chauffeuring various ones to piano, violin, saxophone lessons,
art lessons, and ballet--and in addition to these activities-- to Girl Scout and Boy Scout meetings.
Ada was very interested in her community and served as a volunteer to the extent that her enormous family responsibilities would allow. She was a member of the Girl
Scout Council, promoted to the sale of civic music tickets as a charter member of the association and became vitally interested i homeless babies as a member of the
Juvenile Relief Association which she served as president for two terms.
Ada was a very compassionate person whose quiet benevolence extended to aiding nieces, nephews, and grandchildren with financing of higher education and with
achieving career goals. Her home was opened to several who needed this type of assistance.
She loved beauty in all tings and her garden club (Spade and Trowel) recognized her many times for her exquisite flower arrangements. A photograph of her tri-color
award winning arrangement consisting of a Madonna with calla lillies was included in a widely circulated book by Dorothy Biddle. She gave freely of this talent to her
church as its hospitality chairman for many years. These were the years before money was allocated for regular Sunday services flowers and great ingenuity was
required to provide them from gardens of church members.
As the youngest daughter of a Confederate Soldier, James Austin Leake, she kept house for him in East Bend where she taught school before her marriage. His stories
of the War and of his experiences in the State House of Representatives during the reconstruction period fascinated her and one of her most valued treasures was the
mini-ball which wounded him at the Battle of Gettysburg. The mini-ball was finally removed in Old Salem by Dr. H.T. Bahnson and is now in the possession of her son,
Dr. Richard T. Myers. Before giving it to her son, she entertained children, grand children and great grandchildren with stories handed down from her father using the
mini-ball as a prop.
Ada Leake Myers was proud of her affiliation with the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC and even though she was forced to be an inactive member in her later
years, she continued to keep herself informed of its activities through its newspaper releases and the holiday visits of some of its members. She was a Real Daughter
and a Real Lady. She was a true friend, a beautiful mother and a devout Christian. We will miss her greatly, however, let's remember the happy times we shared.
MEMORIAL TO MRS. VERNA MAE BRANON MACKIE
Written by Chaplain of James B. Gordon Chapter UDC
Today we honor the memory of a loyal, devoted member of our chapter. Verna Mae Branon Mackie joined the James B. Gordon Chapter on June 14, 1961 on the
record of her great grandfather, William Lee Martin, Co. A, 9th Regiment, 1st Calvary of NC. He enlisted May 25, 1861 and was discharged at the close of the War
Between the States. Mrs. Mackie was born in Yadkin County to Mahlon H. and Ida Reavis Branon, and was married to Martin Monroe Mackie who died February 14,
1978. Mrs. Mackie died Tuesday, July 28, 1981. Funeral services were held at the Winston-Salem Friends Meeting House on Thursday, July 30, and interment was in
Harmony Grove Friends Cemetery in Yadkinville.
Mrs. Mackie and her husband were long-time members of the Winston-Salem Friends Meeting, and among their many contributions, they sang in the church choir for
many years. Mrs. Mackie had a lovely voice and passed her talent on to her daughters. She was always interested in our organization, made her contributions to our
work, and seemed to enjoy our meetings and members. She was also a member of the Winston-Salem Woman's Club. She loved flowers and always had them in her
home and yard. Our love and sympathy are expressed to her family: Her daughters, Mrs. Ray C. Troutman (Geraldine) and Mrs. Joseph C. Grogan (Angelia,
our member; her son, Martin Mahlon Mackie; her sister, Mrs. Howard Jerman of Clinton; her four grandchildren, Mrs. Molly Grogan Rawls, Joseph C.
Grogan, Jr., John and David Grogan; and her great-grandchild, Curtis Rawls.
Written by Chaplain of James B. Gordon Chapter UDC
Today we honor the memory of a loyal, devoted member of our chapter. Verna Mae Branon Mackie joined the James B. Gordon Chapter on June 14, 1961 on the
record of her great grandfather, William Lee Martin, Co. A, 9th Regiment, 1st Calvary of NC. He enlisted May 25, 1861 and was discharged at the close of the War
Between the States. Mrs. Mackie was born in Yadkin County to Mahlon H. and Ida Reavis Branon, and was married to Martin Monroe Mackie who died February 14,
1978. Mrs. Mackie died Tuesday, July 28, 1981. Funeral services were held at the Winston-Salem Friends Meeting House on Thursday, July 30, and interment was in
Harmony Grove Friends Cemetery in Yadkinville.
Mrs. Mackie and her husband were long-time members of the Winston-Salem Friends Meeting, and among their many contributions, they sang in the church choir for
many years. Mrs. Mackie had a lovely voice and passed her talent on to her daughters. She was always interested in our organization, made her contributions to our
work, and seemed to enjoy our meetings and members. She was also a member of the Winston-Salem Woman's Club. She loved flowers and always had them in her
home and yard. Our love and sympathy are expressed to her family: Her daughters, Mrs. Ray C. Troutman (Geraldine) and Mrs. Joseph C. Grogan (Angelia,
our member; her son, Martin Mahlon Mackie; her sister, Mrs. Howard Jerman of Clinton; her four grandchildren, Mrs. Molly Grogan Rawls, Joseph C.
Grogan, Jr., John and David Grogan; and her great-grandchild, Curtis Rawls.