| S |
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
SANDLIN, Mrs. Lula Caroline [Ditmore], of 2853 Bitting Road, died Tuesday at the Bermuda Village Health Center. She was born October 29, 1890 at Bryson City,
North Carolina. Her parents were John Hendrickson Ditmore and Nannie Boaz Fout Ditmore. She attended primary school in Bryson City and because there
was no secondary school there, she went to live with friends in Waynesville, North Carolina to attend high school. She rceived the B.A. degree from Meredith College
in 1912 and the M.A. in English from Columbia University in 1935. She was a teacher of English grammar, English literature and Latin for many years and thereby
affected many lives. She was a member of several organizations and served them as members of their boards and as an executive officer. Among these were: The
Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century, the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, the P.T.A. State Board, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and others. In 1913 she was married to George Sandlin of Old Fort, North Carolina. They
came to live in Winston-Salem in 1955. Mrs. Sandlin is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Beverly Kayle Millaway, Jr.,, of 2853 Bitting Rd., Winston-Salem, and Mrs.
Richard Neel Fulterton of Bermuda Village; one grandson and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sandlin Fullerton of Los Angeles, Cal.; one granddaughter and her
husband, Mrs. and Mrs. James Wilson Douglas, of Winston-Salem and three great grandsons, Sandlin Millaway Douglas, Thomas Dixson Douglas, and
James Wilson Douglas, Jr. of Winston-Salem. Services for Mrs. Sandlin will be at the graveside in Salem Cemetery at 11 o'clock Thursday morning conducted by
the Reverend Dr. Paul Craven. Memorials may be made to the Lula Ditmore Sandlin Fund For Teaching Enrichment at Summit School.
[On July 23, 1959, Mrs. Sandlin joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Obediah Boaz Foute, Co. E, 69th Reg’t NC]
SANDLIN, Mrs. Lula Caroline [Ditmore], of 2853 Bitting Road, died Tuesday at the Bermuda Village Health Center. She was born October 29, 1890 at Bryson City,
North Carolina. Her parents were John Hendrickson Ditmore and Nannie Boaz Fout Ditmore. She attended primary school in Bryson City and because there
was no secondary school there, she went to live with friends in Waynesville, North Carolina to attend high school. She rceived the B.A. degree from Meredith College
in 1912 and the M.A. in English from Columbia University in 1935. She was a teacher of English grammar, English literature and Latin for many years and thereby
affected many lives. She was a member of several organizations and served them as members of their boards and as an executive officer. Among these were: The
Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century, the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, the P.T.A. State Board, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and others. In 1913 she was married to George Sandlin of Old Fort, North Carolina. They
came to live in Winston-Salem in 1955. Mrs. Sandlin is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Beverly Kayle Millaway, Jr.,, of 2853 Bitting Rd., Winston-Salem, and Mrs.
Richard Neel Fulterton of Bermuda Village; one grandson and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sandlin Fullerton of Los Angeles, Cal.; one granddaughter and her
husband, Mrs. and Mrs. James Wilson Douglas, of Winston-Salem and three great grandsons, Sandlin Millaway Douglas, Thomas Dixson Douglas, and
James Wilson Douglas, Jr. of Winston-Salem. Services for Mrs. Sandlin will be at the graveside in Salem Cemetery at 11 o'clock Thursday morning conducted by
the Reverend Dr. Paul Craven. Memorials may be made to the Lula Ditmore Sandlin Fund For Teaching Enrichment at Summit School.
[On July 23, 1959, Mrs. Sandlin joined the UDC on the service of her Grandfather Obediah Boaz Foute, Co. E, 69th Reg’t NC]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
SEIPPEL, Mrs. Alvin J., Sr (Janet Virginia Blum), a direct descendant of Salem's Blum
family, died Feb. 19, 2002, after several years of failing health. She was born Aug. 18, 1908,
the fourth child of Peter Wilson and Ella Mason Blum. Her brothers, Peter Wilson Jr.,
Ralph Dennis and Alexander Crist Blum, all predeceased her. She married Alvin James
Seippel of St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 13, 1946. Her first son, "Junior" died shortly after birth. She
was a graduate of Reynolds High School and Maryland College for Women. She continued her
education at St. Nicholas Training Center for the Montessori method of education and the
Creative Child at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She opened the first
accredited kindergarten in Winston-Salem and later taught kindergarten and reading readiness
at private kindergartens in Winston-Salem, incorporating Montessori methods into her
curriculum whenever possible. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Moravian Church, where
she remained active until her failing health prevented her regular attendance. She taught for
many years in the primary department and was superintendent of the nursery department.
She was instrumental in staring the first Girl Scout Troop No. 56 at the church. She was a
member of the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC, the Real-Granddaughters, a past
president of the N.C. State Division, second vice president to the General UDC, and an
honorary president general. She served on the board of trustees of the UDC Memorial
Building in Richmond, VA. One of the local UDC scholarships was named in honor of her.
Janet was appointed by Gov. Terry Sanford to serve on the N.C. Centennial Commission of the
War Between the States and represented North Carolina on the Southern Heritage
Foundation. Gov. James Holshauser Jr. lovingly undertook the task of chairing the UDC
Historical Roster Committee to begin preparing the N.C. Historical Roster of the united
Daughters of the Confederacy and Their Confederate Ancestors. This book was published in
1998. She was a longtime member of the Forsyth Country Club and volunteered for many
years at Salemtowne Retirement Community and Old Salem, Inc. She is survived by her sons,
Jim (Linda) of Austin, Texas and Bill (Anne) of Winston-Salem; and nine
grandchildren, Christine Nicole, A.J. III (Al), Julie Elizabeth and Robyn Lynn, all of
Austin, Texas, Mary Angela of Raleigh, Virginia Anne of Wilmington, Patricia Diane of
Chapel Hill, William Bernard III and Christopher William of Winston-Salem; and several
nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Moravian Church with
visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be
made to the Book of Memory for Calvary Moravian Church.
[Mrs. Seippel joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather James Alfred Blum]
SEIPPEL, Mrs. Alvin J., Sr (Janet Virginia Blum), a direct descendant of Salem's Blum
family, died Feb. 19, 2002, after several years of failing health. She was born Aug. 18, 1908,
the fourth child of Peter Wilson and Ella Mason Blum. Her brothers, Peter Wilson Jr.,
Ralph Dennis and Alexander Crist Blum, all predeceased her. She married Alvin James
Seippel of St. Paul, Minn, Jan. 13, 1946. Her first son, "Junior" died shortly after birth. She
was a graduate of Reynolds High School and Maryland College for Women. She continued her
education at St. Nicholas Training Center for the Montessori method of education and the
Creative Child at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She opened the first
accredited kindergarten in Winston-Salem and later taught kindergarten and reading readiness
at private kindergartens in Winston-Salem, incorporating Montessori methods into her
curriculum whenever possible. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Moravian Church, where
she remained active until her failing health prevented her regular attendance. She taught for
many years in the primary department and was superintendent of the nursery department.
She was instrumental in staring the first Girl Scout Troop No. 56 at the church. She was a
member of the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC, the Real-Granddaughters, a past
president of the N.C. State Division, second vice president to the General UDC, and an
honorary president general. She served on the board of trustees of the UDC Memorial
Building in Richmond, VA. One of the local UDC scholarships was named in honor of her.
Janet was appointed by Gov. Terry Sanford to serve on the N.C. Centennial Commission of the
War Between the States and represented North Carolina on the Southern Heritage
Foundation. Gov. James Holshauser Jr. lovingly undertook the task of chairing the UDC
Historical Roster Committee to begin preparing the N.C. Historical Roster of the united
Daughters of the Confederacy and Their Confederate Ancestors. This book was published in
1998. She was a longtime member of the Forsyth Country Club and volunteered for many
years at Salemtowne Retirement Community and Old Salem, Inc. She is survived by her sons,
Jim (Linda) of Austin, Texas and Bill (Anne) of Winston-Salem; and nine
grandchildren, Christine Nicole, A.J. III (Al), Julie Elizabeth and Robyn Lynn, all of
Austin, Texas, Mary Angela of Raleigh, Virginia Anne of Wilmington, Patricia Diane of
Chapel Hill, William Bernard III and Christopher William of Winston-Salem; and several
nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Moravian Church with
visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be
made to the Book of Memory for Calvary Moravian Church.
[Mrs. Seippel joined the UDC on the service of her grandfather James Alfred Blum]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL OCT 13, 1998
SWAIN, Iva Nelle Chaplin Swain, 65, of U.S. Hwy 601, South Mocksville, died Monday Oct 12, 1998 at her home. Born Sept 19, 1933 in Davie County to the late William
Walker and Ada Rose Phelps Chaplin, she worked at AT &T in Winston-Salem and was a lifelong member of Cornatzer Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.
She was a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy. She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and flower beds. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, David
Howard Swain Sr.; a son, David Howard Swain Jr. of the home; a daughter Melodie Ann Heggie and husband Walter of Phoenix, Md.; 2 grandchildren; 3 brothers,
Arnold Chaplin, Frank Chaplin and Sam Chaplin, all of the Cornatzer community; 2 sisters, Inez Howard and Maxine Long, both of Cornatzer community; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Oct 15 at Cornatzer Baptist Church with Revs. David Hudson, B.A. Carroll and Elmer Day officiating and burial
following in the church cemetery.
[On Apr 15, 1988 Mrs Swain joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather Alvin. S. Phelps, Co H, 48th Reg't, NC]
SWAIN, Iva Nelle Chaplin Swain, 65, of U.S. Hwy 601, South Mocksville, died Monday Oct 12, 1998 at her home. Born Sept 19, 1933 in Davie County to the late William
Walker and Ada Rose Phelps Chaplin, she worked at AT &T in Winston-Salem and was a lifelong member of Cornatzer Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.
She was a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy. She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and flower beds. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, David
Howard Swain Sr.; a son, David Howard Swain Jr. of the home; a daughter Melodie Ann Heggie and husband Walter of Phoenix, Md.; 2 grandchildren; 3 brothers,
Arnold Chaplin, Frank Chaplin and Sam Chaplin, all of the Cornatzer community; 2 sisters, Inez Howard and Maxine Long, both of Cornatzer community; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Oct 15 at Cornatzer Baptist Church with Revs. David Hudson, B.A. Carroll and Elmer Day officiating and burial
following in the church cemetery.
[On Apr 15, 1988 Mrs Swain joined the UDC on the service of her Great Grandfather Alvin. S. Phelps, Co H, 48th Reg't, 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 |
U
| Not in alphabetical order |
WINSTON SALEM JOURNAL Feb 11, 1975
SARTIN, Mrs. Agnes Lewis Sartin, 92, of 339 Lynn Avenue, died Monday at Clemmons Guardian Care Center. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at
Salem Cemetery by the Rev. John Tatton, a friend and neighbor. Mrs. Sartin was born in Stokes County to Lindsay and Eleanor Smith Lewis. She was a member of
First Baptist Church and for many years was active in church work. She was on the Planning Board for the Glade Street YWCA facility. She was active in the Women's
Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. Sartin died in 1929. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel K. Moore of Atherton, Calif., and Mrs. William
M. Hanes, Jr. of Winston-Salem; one son, Robert P. Sartin, Jr. of Winston-Salem; and one sister, Mrs. James M. Young of Winston-Salem.
[ On Oct. 7, 1944, Mrs. Sartin joined the UDC on the service of her father, Lindsay George Lewis, Co. D, 5th Reg’t NC Cav. She was a REAL DAUGHTER]
SARTIN, Mrs. Agnes Lewis Sartin, 92, of 339 Lynn Avenue, died Monday at Clemmons Guardian Care Center. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at
Salem Cemetery by the Rev. John Tatton, a friend and neighbor. Mrs. Sartin was born in Stokes County to Lindsay and Eleanor Smith Lewis. She was a member of
First Baptist Church and for many years was active in church work. She was on the Planning Board for the Glade Street YWCA facility. She was active in the Women's
Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. Sartin died in 1929. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel K. Moore of Atherton, Calif., and Mrs. William
M. Hanes, Jr. of Winston-Salem; one son, Robert P. Sartin, Jr. of Winston-Salem; and one sister, Mrs. James M. Young of Winston-Salem.
[ On Oct. 7, 1944, Mrs. Sartin joined the UDC on the service of her father, Lindsay George Lewis, Co. D, 5th Reg’t NC Cav. She was a REAL DAUGHTER]
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Dec. 20, 1979
SOHMER, Mrs. Ilah Bullington Sohmer, 87, of 3740-J Moss Dr., widow of Marcus Frank Sohmer, Sr., died Wednesday at Forsyth Memorial Hospital . Private
graveside services will be held Thursday at Forsyth Memorial Park. Mrs. Sohmer was born in Danville, Va to William R. and Eunice Stone Bullington. She had been
a resident of both Myrtle Beach, SC and Winston-Salem. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, the DAR and UDC. She attended Averette College.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Wilson Moser of Salisbury; one son, Dr. Frank Sohmer, Jr of Winston-Salem; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three
sisters, Miss Virginia Bullington of Richmond, VA. The family requests memorials be made to Triad Methodist Home.
MEMORIAL TO MRS. ILAH BULLINGTON SOHMER
Written by the Chaplain of James B. Gordon Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs. Ilah Bullington Sohmer was born in Danville, VA on September 14, 1892 to William R and Eunice Stone Bullington. She became a member of the Anne Eliza Johns
Chapter of the UDC in Danville, VA on Feb. 14, 1925. Mrs.Sohmer joined on the war record of her grandfather, Henry Lafayette Bullington, who served with Co. I, 21st
NC Regiment. Mrs. Sohmer became a member of the James B. Gordon Chapter as a transfer from the Virginia chapter on June 24, 1941.
Ilah Bullington Sohmer was the widow of Marcus Frank Sohmer, who died in 1978. Mr. Sohmer was engaged in General Outdoor Advertising first in Salisbury, NC and
later in Winston-Salem. While living here in Winston-Salem, Mrs. Sohmer was active in various phases of YWCA work. In 1961 the Sohmers moved their residence to
Myrtle Beach, SC where they lived until they returned to Winston-Salem again to make their home in 1977. Years spent at the beach were happy ones.
Ilah Sohmer was active in several forms of volunteer work while residing in Myrtle Beach. She served as volunteer manager of Associated Charities, a welfare
organization, and did volunteer work in the county hospital there as well. After her husband's death, because of her failing health, for some time Mrs. Sohmer was
aresident of the Jewish Home. However, at the time of her last illness and death, she resided in an apartment on Moss Drive.
Mrs. Sohmer was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in recent years; prior to this time, she was a Presbyterian. Besides holding membership in the James
B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Despite the fact that years of absence from Winstono-Salem and later
her impaired health prevented her from being an active chapter member, Mrs. Sohmer remained a loyal and devoted member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She
expressed great pride in her Confederate ancestry.
Ilah Sohmer died at the age of eighty seven years on Wednesday, Dec 19, 1979 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital; private graveside services were held the following day at
Forsyth Memorial park.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wilson Moser of Salisbury, NC and one son, Dr. Frank Sohmer, Jr. of this city. Eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and
three sisters also survive. To these survivors the James B. Gordon Chapter extends sincere sympathy.
SOHMER, Mrs. Ilah Bullington Sohmer, 87, of 3740-J Moss Dr., widow of Marcus Frank Sohmer, Sr., died Wednesday at Forsyth Memorial Hospital . Private
graveside services will be held Thursday at Forsyth Memorial Park. Mrs. Sohmer was born in Danville, Va to William R. and Eunice Stone Bullington. She had been
a resident of both Myrtle Beach, SC and Winston-Salem. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, the DAR and UDC. She attended Averette College.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Wilson Moser of Salisbury; one son, Dr. Frank Sohmer, Jr of Winston-Salem; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three
sisters, Miss Virginia Bullington of Richmond, VA. The family requests memorials be made to Triad Methodist Home.
MEMORIAL TO MRS. ILAH BULLINGTON SOHMER
Written by the Chaplain of James B. Gordon Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs. Ilah Bullington Sohmer was born in Danville, VA on September 14, 1892 to William R and Eunice Stone Bullington. She became a member of the Anne Eliza Johns
Chapter of the UDC in Danville, VA on Feb. 14, 1925. Mrs.Sohmer joined on the war record of her grandfather, Henry Lafayette Bullington, who served with Co. I, 21st
NC Regiment. Mrs. Sohmer became a member of the James B. Gordon Chapter as a transfer from the Virginia chapter on June 24, 1941.
Ilah Bullington Sohmer was the widow of Marcus Frank Sohmer, who died in 1978. Mr. Sohmer was engaged in General Outdoor Advertising first in Salisbury, NC and
later in Winston-Salem. While living here in Winston-Salem, Mrs. Sohmer was active in various phases of YWCA work. In 1961 the Sohmers moved their residence to
Myrtle Beach, SC where they lived until they returned to Winston-Salem again to make their home in 1977. Years spent at the beach were happy ones.
Ilah Sohmer was active in several forms of volunteer work while residing in Myrtle Beach. She served as volunteer manager of Associated Charities, a welfare
organization, and did volunteer work in the county hospital there as well. After her husband's death, because of her failing health, for some time Mrs. Sohmer was
aresident of the Jewish Home. However, at the time of her last illness and death, she resided in an apartment on Moss Drive.
Mrs. Sohmer was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in recent years; prior to this time, she was a Presbyterian. Besides holding membership in the James
B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Despite the fact that years of absence from Winstono-Salem and later
her impaired health prevented her from being an active chapter member, Mrs. Sohmer remained a loyal and devoted member of the James B. Gordon Chapter. She
expressed great pride in her Confederate ancestry.
Ilah Sohmer died at the age of eighty seven years on Wednesday, Dec 19, 1979 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital; private graveside services were held the following day at
Forsyth Memorial park.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wilson Moser of Salisbury, NC and one son, Dr. Frank Sohmer, Jr. of this city. Eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and
three sisters also survive. To these survivors the James B. Gordon Chapter extends sincere sympathy.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL Nov. 16, 1980
STOKES, Mrs. Eloise Brown Stokes, 83, of 1109 Glad Street, died Saturday afternoon at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Monday at First
Baptist Church by the Rev. Reed Polk. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Stokes was born December 5, 1886, in Forsyth County to Julia Cain Brown and Dr. H.A.
Brown for whom Brown Memorial Baptist Church was named with later merged with First Baptist Church. He was pastor for 40 years, 1877-1917. Mrs. Stokes was
married in 1911 to H.S. Stokes, who died in 1962. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was very active in church work teaching in the kindergarten
department for many years. She was active in the Women's Missionary Society, a member of the Agenda Book Club, The Club of 20 Gardens, and the Woman's Club for
many years. She was also a member of Forsyth Country Club. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Walter B. Elsee of Smithfield; two sons, Colin Stokes of 2701
Reynolds Drive and Rev. Henry B. Stokes of 2200 Faculty Drive; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family request that any memorials be made to
H.A. Brown Memorial Fund of First Baptist Church. The body is at Vogler's Main Street Chapel.
MOTHER OF COLIN STOKES, Ex-RJR OFFICIAL, DIES
Mrs. Eloise Brown Stokes, daughter of the late Dr. H.A. Brown and wife of the late Henry Straughan Stokes, died yesterday at the age of 93. One of Stokeses' sons,
Colin Stokes, was chairman of R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc until his retirement last year. Mrs. Stokes, who was a native of Forsyth County and an active member of the
First Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Society, died at her home at 1109 Glad St. yesterday afternoon. Her father was the pastor of the First Baptist Church
on Second Street from 1877 until 1917, and pastor emeritus of all Baptist Churches in Winston-Salem until his death in 1929. Brown Memorial Baptist Church, which
merged with the First Baptist Church in 1935, was named in his honor. His daughter married Stokes, one of the founding members of First National Bank and a member
of the board of directors of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., in 1911.
[Mrs. Stokes joined the UDC on the service of her father Henry Alfred Brown, Co N, 3rd Regt, Jr. Res. NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER] (See Reminiscing)
SPENCER, Mary Kerr (Dr. Wm. Oliver Spencer Biographical Information
1929-1931- VP NC Division UDC
1930- Chapter President of James B. Gordon #211
Mary Kerr Spencer was born in Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC Oct 1, 1881 and died Dec 5, 1965. She was the daughter of John H and Eliza Catherine (Yancey) Kerr. She
graduated from Oxford College (NC) in 1895 and two years later married Dr. William Oliver Spencer on May 14, 1897. Dr. Spencer died in 1938 and Mary remained a
widow. They had three sons: William Oliver, Jr., John Kerr and Frank Graves Spencer. Mary served as editor of the women's department of the Winston-Salem Journal;
beginning in 1933 served as the Deputy collector of the Internal revenue in the NC District; Served as Vice-chairwoman Democratic Executive Committe of Forsyth County
for 14 years and one year as Chairwoman; appointed state vice-chairman of Jefferson Memorial Committee; State regent DAR 1919-1923; state president US Daughters
of 1812 from 1928-1930 and was selected as their Honorary State President for life;organized the Winston-Salem Parent-Teacher Association; organized regent
Patriot-Founders of America 1930-1932; State VP of NC Division UDC; member of Daughters of American Colonist; Charter member of the Woman's Club; member of the
Sorosis and Altrusa Civic Club in Winston-Salem, NC; Charter member of the American Legion Auxillary; organizer of the Traveler's Aid Society of Winston-Salem ; author
of Songs at Twilight (1920); author of numerous poems and published articles; Popular lecturer across country including Philadelphia and Valley Forge on North Carolina
Day; appointed Governor of NC for a day on March 14, 1928; Selected North Carolina's Mother of the Year in 1956.
( Mrs. W.O. Spencer joined the UDC on the seervice of her father John H. Kerr, Co. H, 57th Reg't NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER)
**********************************
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL July 24, 1972
MRS. STOCKTON DIES; WIDOW OF CLOTHIER
STOCKTON, Mrs. Emorie Barber Stockton 82 of 1065 Kent Road, widow of Norman Vaughn Stockton, the clothier, died yesterday morning at her home. The funeral
for Mrs. Stockton will be at 4 pm today at Centenary United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Stockton's husband who died June 23, was the
owner and operator of Norman Stockton, Inc., the oldest men's clothing store in the city, since 1909. Mrs. Stockton was born (1890) in Winston-Salem to Thomas and
Maybelle Gray Barber. She was a graduate of Salem College. She was a member of the Current Event Book Club, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and had
been president of the Twin City Garden Club. She also had been a sponsor of the Winston-Salem Debutante Ball. She and her husband celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary in 1966. Surviving are four sons: Norman V. Stockton Jr of 276 Knollwood Street, secretary-treasurer of the clothing company, Robert G.
Stockton of 150 Springdale Avenue, a lawyer, Richard Stockton of 2844 Fairmont Drive, president of the clothing company, and the Rev. Thomas B. Stockton,
pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville.
[Mrs. Stockton joined the UDC on the service of her father Thomas Barber. She was a Real Daughter.] (see photo]
STOKES, Mrs. Eloise Brown Stokes, 83, of 1109 Glad Street, died Saturday afternoon at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Monday at First
Baptist Church by the Rev. Reed Polk. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Stokes was born December 5, 1886, in Forsyth County to Julia Cain Brown and Dr. H.A.
Brown for whom Brown Memorial Baptist Church was named with later merged with First Baptist Church. He was pastor for 40 years, 1877-1917. Mrs. Stokes was
married in 1911 to H.S. Stokes, who died in 1962. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was very active in church work teaching in the kindergarten
department for many years. She was active in the Women's Missionary Society, a member of the Agenda Book Club, The Club of 20 Gardens, and the Woman's Club for
many years. She was also a member of Forsyth Country Club. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Walter B. Elsee of Smithfield; two sons, Colin Stokes of 2701
Reynolds Drive and Rev. Henry B. Stokes of 2200 Faculty Drive; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family request that any memorials be made to
H.A. Brown Memorial Fund of First Baptist Church. The body is at Vogler's Main Street Chapel.
MOTHER OF COLIN STOKES, Ex-RJR OFFICIAL, DIES
Mrs. Eloise Brown Stokes, daughter of the late Dr. H.A. Brown and wife of the late Henry Straughan Stokes, died yesterday at the age of 93. One of Stokeses' sons,
Colin Stokes, was chairman of R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc until his retirement last year. Mrs. Stokes, who was a native of Forsyth County and an active member of the
First Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Society, died at her home at 1109 Glad St. yesterday afternoon. Her father was the pastor of the First Baptist Church
on Second Street from 1877 until 1917, and pastor emeritus of all Baptist Churches in Winston-Salem until his death in 1929. Brown Memorial Baptist Church, which
merged with the First Baptist Church in 1935, was named in his honor. His daughter married Stokes, one of the founding members of First National Bank and a member
of the board of directors of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., in 1911.
[Mrs. Stokes joined the UDC on the service of her father Henry Alfred Brown, Co N, 3rd Regt, Jr. Res. NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER] (See Reminiscing)
SPENCER, Mary Kerr (Dr. Wm. Oliver Spencer Biographical Information
1929-1931- VP NC Division UDC
1930- Chapter President of James B. Gordon #211
Mary Kerr Spencer was born in Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC Oct 1, 1881 and died Dec 5, 1965. She was the daughter of John H and Eliza Catherine (Yancey) Kerr. She
graduated from Oxford College (NC) in 1895 and two years later married Dr. William Oliver Spencer on May 14, 1897. Dr. Spencer died in 1938 and Mary remained a
widow. They had three sons: William Oliver, Jr., John Kerr and Frank Graves Spencer. Mary served as editor of the women's department of the Winston-Salem Journal;
beginning in 1933 served as the Deputy collector of the Internal revenue in the NC District; Served as Vice-chairwoman Democratic Executive Committe of Forsyth County
for 14 years and one year as Chairwoman; appointed state vice-chairman of Jefferson Memorial Committee; State regent DAR 1919-1923; state president US Daughters
of 1812 from 1928-1930 and was selected as their Honorary State President for life;organized the Winston-Salem Parent-Teacher Association; organized regent
Patriot-Founders of America 1930-1932; State VP of NC Division UDC; member of Daughters of American Colonist; Charter member of the Woman's Club; member of the
Sorosis and Altrusa Civic Club in Winston-Salem, NC; Charter member of the American Legion Auxillary; organizer of the Traveler's Aid Society of Winston-Salem ; author
of Songs at Twilight (1920); author of numerous poems and published articles; Popular lecturer across country including Philadelphia and Valley Forge on North Carolina
Day; appointed Governor of NC for a day on March 14, 1928; Selected North Carolina's Mother of the Year in 1956.
( Mrs. W.O. Spencer joined the UDC on the seervice of her father John H. Kerr, Co. H, 57th Reg't NC. She was a REAL DAUGHTER)
**********************************
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL July 24, 1972
MRS. STOCKTON DIES; WIDOW OF CLOTHIER
STOCKTON, Mrs. Emorie Barber Stockton 82 of 1065 Kent Road, widow of Norman Vaughn Stockton, the clothier, died yesterday morning at her home. The funeral
for Mrs. Stockton will be at 4 pm today at Centenary United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Stockton's husband who died June 23, was the
owner and operator of Norman Stockton, Inc., the oldest men's clothing store in the city, since 1909. Mrs. Stockton was born (1890) in Winston-Salem to Thomas and
Maybelle Gray Barber. She was a graduate of Salem College. She was a member of the Current Event Book Club, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and had
been president of the Twin City Garden Club. She also had been a sponsor of the Winston-Salem Debutante Ball. She and her husband celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary in 1966. Surviving are four sons: Norman V. Stockton Jr of 276 Knollwood Street, secretary-treasurer of the clothing company, Robert G.
Stockton of 150 Springdale Avenue, a lawyer, Richard Stockton of 2844 Fairmont Drive, president of the clothing company, and the Rev. Thomas B. Stockton,
pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville.
[Mrs. Stockton joined the UDC on the service of her father Thomas Barber. She was a Real Daughter.] (see photo]
MEMORIAL TO MISS VIRGINIA MAY SPEER (1892-1978)
Written by Chaplain of James B. Gordon UDC, Miss Elizabeth Kapp
Miss Virginia May Speer, who resided at 701 Sylvan Rd., was born May 2, 1892, in Forsyth County, to William A. and Julia Ann Smith Speer. Most of her life was
spent in Forsyth County and in Winston-Salem, where she was employed at the United States Post Office for thirty-seven years.
Miss Speer became an active member of the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC in September 1959 on the record of her bachelor great-uncle, William H. Asbury
Speer. Colonel Speer enlisted November 1862 from Yadkin County, NC and was a member of Company 1, the 28th Infantry Regiment of North Carolina. He was
promoted though the ranks from Captain to Colonel, this last promotion coming after the Battle of Chancellorsville. Colonel Speer was killed at Ream's Staton in 1864.
Miss May Speer was extremely proud of her Confederate ancestors. She demonstrated this admiration when, several years ago, she established a memorial scholarship
fund to honor her great-uncle and her father.
Miss Speer was a loyal and devoted member of the James B. Gordon Chapter and was regular in her attendance at both local and regional meetings as long as her
health permitted. She frequently expressed gratitude for the friendships of our chapter members. May Speer was always a gracious, willing and most generous
contributor to all chapter undertakings and projects. During the early 1960's, the years of the War Between the States centennial observation, May eagerly collected all
publications and first editions of books written about the Confederacy; for she was intensely interested in history of that period.
Miss May Speer died quietly at her home on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 1978, and was entombed in the mausoleum of Salem Cemetery in Winston-Salem, NC on
Thursday, Dec 14, 1978.At the time of her death, she was a member of Home Moravian Church in Salem.Surviving Miss Speer are two sisters, Mrs. M.D. Malpass and
Mrs. Ray Pascal and a brother, Mr. J. Harrell Speer; to these loved ones we extend sincere sympathy.Miss May Speer will be greatly missed by the James B. Gordon
Chapter, by which she will long be remembered as a friendly and faithful member.Memorial prepared and conducted by Miss Elizabeth Kapp, Chaplain, Jan. 26, 1979
Written by Chaplain of James B. Gordon UDC, Miss Elizabeth Kapp
Miss Virginia May Speer, who resided at 701 Sylvan Rd., was born May 2, 1892, in Forsyth County, to William A. and Julia Ann Smith Speer. Most of her life was
spent in Forsyth County and in Winston-Salem, where she was employed at the United States Post Office for thirty-seven years.
Miss Speer became an active member of the James B. Gordon Chapter of the UDC in September 1959 on the record of her bachelor great-uncle, William H. Asbury
Speer. Colonel Speer enlisted November 1862 from Yadkin County, NC and was a member of Company 1, the 28th Infantry Regiment of North Carolina. He was
promoted though the ranks from Captain to Colonel, this last promotion coming after the Battle of Chancellorsville. Colonel Speer was killed at Ream's Staton in 1864.
Miss May Speer was extremely proud of her Confederate ancestors. She demonstrated this admiration when, several years ago, she established a memorial scholarship
fund to honor her great-uncle and her father.
Miss Speer was a loyal and devoted member of the James B. Gordon Chapter and was regular in her attendance at both local and regional meetings as long as her
health permitted. She frequently expressed gratitude for the friendships of our chapter members. May Speer was always a gracious, willing and most generous
contributor to all chapter undertakings and projects. During the early 1960's, the years of the War Between the States centennial observation, May eagerly collected all
publications and first editions of books written about the Confederacy; for she was intensely interested in history of that period.
Miss May Speer died quietly at her home on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 1978, and was entombed in the mausoleum of Salem Cemetery in Winston-Salem, NC on
Thursday, Dec 14, 1978.At the time of her death, she was a member of Home Moravian Church in Salem.Surviving Miss Speer are two sisters, Mrs. M.D. Malpass and
Mrs. Ray Pascal and a brother, Mr. J. Harrell Speer; to these loved ones we extend sincere sympathy.Miss May Speer will be greatly missed by the James B. Gordon
Chapter, by which she will long be remembered as a friendly and faithful member.Memorial prepared and conducted by Miss Elizabeth Kapp, Chaplain, Jan. 26, 1979
OCT 1, 1984 [WSJ]
Mrs. Josie Estelle Reich Snyder, 90, died Monday morning at the Moravian home. She was born in Winston-Salem, where she spent all her life, to Lindsay M. and
Minnie Pratt Reich. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Snyder. Mrs.Snyder was a member of home Moravian Church and womens Fellowship, the W.C.T.U and
U.D.C. A graveside service will be 3 pm Tuesday at the Moravian Graveyard by Dr. D. Wayene Burkette. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edwina S. Rominger of
Winston-Salem and Mrs. Lois S. Kenyon of Gainsville, Ga; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kathleen Snyder, Jr., of Elkin; seven grandchidlren and four great grandchildren. The
family will receive frinds from 7 to 9 pm Monday at Vogler's Main Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Moravian Home or the Book of Remembrance of home
Moravian Church.
Mrs. Josie Estelle Reich Snyder, 90, died Monday morning at the Moravian home. She was born in Winston-Salem, where she spent all her life, to Lindsay M. and
Minnie Pratt Reich. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Snyder. Mrs.Snyder was a member of home Moravian Church and womens Fellowship, the W.C.T.U and
U.D.C. A graveside service will be 3 pm Tuesday at the Moravian Graveyard by Dr. D. Wayene Burkette. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edwina S. Rominger of
Winston-Salem and Mrs. Lois S. Kenyon of Gainsville, Ga; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kathleen Snyder, Jr., of Elkin; seven grandchidlren and four great grandchildren. The
family will receive frinds from 7 to 9 pm Monday at Vogler's Main Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Moravian Home or the Book of Remembrance of home
Moravian Church.
Janet Blum Seippel
Dr. James Alfred Blum, D.D.S.
Dr. James Alfred Blum, D.D.S.