Ella Irene Stokes

Ella Irene Stokes

STOKES Ella Irene Stokes, 100, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010. She was born on a farm in Macon, Georgia on September 20, 1909 to the late Ernest Patrick and Mary Lou Pearl Holt. She was the salutatorian of her high school class and upon graduation was awarded a teaching certificate but she could not use it because she was only 17. She met her future husband at church during her senior year and a year and a half after dating, they were married. Her husband was employed by the Southern Railroad and they moved to Jacksonville where they raised their three sons. Being very busy at home, she was also an active member the Methodist church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She taught piano and spent years volunteering as a "Pink Lady" at the old RiversideHospital. Mrs. Stokes is preceded in death by her husband W. H. Stokes and son John Ernest Stokes. Survivors include her sons, William E. (Miriam) and Robert M. (Alcie) Stokes; brother, Charlie G. Holt; grandchildren, John R. Stokes, Carolyn Moore, David Stokes, Vicki J. Andrews, Linda James Millet, Miriam Doreen Cantrell, Robert L. Stokes, Daniel R. Stokes and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, June 21, 2010 at SouthsideUnitedMethodistChurch with Pastor Bruce Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in OaklawnCemetery. OAKLAWN CEMETERY & FUNERAL HOME, 4801 San Jose Blvd. is serving the family. Please Sign the Guestbook @Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union on June20,2010

Freddie Stokes

STOKES Funeral service for Mr. Freddie Stokes will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:00AM in AbyssiniaMissionaryBaptistChurch, 10325 Interstate Center Drive, Bishop Tom and Dr. Eugene Diamond, pastors. He leaves memories to be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Minnie L. Stokes, and a host of other family and many friends. Mr. Stokes will rest in the mortuary for the visitation of friends on Friday, July 2, from 5 until 8PM. Interment will be in JacksonvilleNationalCemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES-GLOVER-SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. Please Sign the Guestbook @Jacksonville.com

Published in the Florida Times-Union on July1,2010

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GEORGE HENRY STOKES

George Stokes DARLINGTON - George Henry Stokes, age 77, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at the McLeod Hospice House. Funeral Services are 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18 in the Chapel of Belk Funeral Home with internment following in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Florence, SC. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Born June 17, 1933 in FlorenceCounty, he is the son of the late Foster W. Stokes and Edith Jernigan Stokes Anderson. Mr. Stokes served his country in the Air Force, and then worked for Dar-lington Veneer until his retirement. Prior to his residency at Medford Nursing Home, George enjoyed going fishing. He also loved spending time with his family. He was a member of HighHillBaptistChurch. Surviving are his sister, Carrie S. Isgett of Darl-ington, four nieces: Terri (Donald) McElveen, Virginia Ann Adams, Debra Lynn Milliken, Lisa Marie (Robert) Gainey; four nephews: Robbie (Carol) Isgett, Joey (Tracy) Harrison, Charles B (Peggy) Weatherford, Mic-hael C. (Maria) Weather-ford, David A. (Tina) Weatherford. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Weatherford, a nephew, Allen W. Weatherford, and stepfather, Jody Anderson. Memorials are suggested to McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC29502-0551 or ( or PisgahUnitedMethodistChurch, 621 N. Ebenezer Road, Florence, SC29501-7565. Sign the guestbook online at

Published in Morning News on July17,2010

Gloria D. Stokes

WINTER HAVEN - Gloria Stokes, 58, died of CHF 6/29/10. Visit: 6-8 pm Fri. Charles Lewis FH, Winter Haven. Svc. 1pm Sat. at OldChurch of God The Bibleway.

Published in News-Chief from July9 to July10,2010

Gordon Edwin Stokes

If memories bring us closer, we're never far apart, not a day do we forget you, you're always in our hearts. Love and miss you more each day Happy Birthday 80 today. Marion, Simon, Julie, Mike and Chris

Published in paper from June21 to June27,2010

Gregory Stokes

Gregory Stokes - SAVANNAH - Gregory Stokes, 56, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at MemorialMedicalCenter. Gregory "Greg" "Gaggy" Stokes, son of Willie Mae Stokes and the late Robert Stokes was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 8, 1954. He attended the public schools of ChathamCounty. During his high school years he played basketball, football and ran track for WindsorForestHigh School. He transferred to RichardArnoldHigh School at the beginning of his senior year and graduated in 1972. He worked for Wells Fargo Armored Service, Derst Bakery, and later joined the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the USS. Constellation, CV-64 and stationed in San Diego, California. He served faithfully and received an Honorable Discharge in 1983. He leaves to cherish his precious and unforgettable memories a loving and devoted mother Mrs. Willie Mae Stokes; two brothers Ronald William Stokes and Robert Eugene Stokes; two sisters Stephanie Stokes-Cutter (Robert) and Carolyn Ametha Stokes; aunt, Julia Caraway (Leverne); nephew, Jamaul Hawkins; niece, Cheryl Mitchell: and a host of other relatives and friends. Savannah Morning News June 23, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book atsavannnahnow.com/obituaries.

Published in Savannah Morning News from June20 to June23,2010

Helen Gisele STOKES

STOKES, Helen Gisele 15.12.1921 - 13.6.2010 Passed away peacefully, late of LandsdownGardens, formerly Blues Point Road, McMahons Point. Remembered with affection by her friends and neighbours. HELEN'S Funeral Service will be held at the Graveside at MacquarieParkCemetery, corner Plassey and Delhi Roads, MacquariePark on Thursday 24 June, 2010 at 10.30am. ANN WILSON FUNERALS An Australian Company 9971-4224

Published in The Daily Telegraph on June19,2010

IDA MAE (REAVES) STOKES

STOKES, IDA MAE (NEE REAVES) 78 - of Vineland, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday. July 9 at her home. Ida was born the 7th of 14 children on June 22, 1932 to the late Rev. Noah and Sweetie Bell Reaves in Chunky, Mississippi. Ida has been a resident of Vineland for over 50 years. Ida accepted the Lord at an early age and later re-dedicated her life to Christ at the St. PaulMissionaryBaptistChurch in Vineland, where she has been a faithful member for many years. Ida was educated in the Norma and VinelandSchool Districts. She later went to work for the VinelandDevelopmentalCenter as a Cottage Trained Supervisor until her retirement in 1994. She loved the Lord, her family and her church family. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Benjamin Stokes, 4 daughters, Patricia (Charles) Wise of Pittsgrove, Serena (Anthony) Stratton of Buena, Virgie (John) Carter of Bridgeton and Deanna Stokes of Vineland; two sons Frank Stewart of Vineland and Ledaro (Carmen) Stokes of Fairton; two brothers Stenic (Clora) Reaves of Glassboro and Bennie (Pearl) Reaves of Brotmanville; three sisters, Robinell Stevenson, Nora (Lenon) Roberts and Ora Reaves all of Brotmanville, Sisters-in-law Mary Reaves and Linda Reaves of Vineland and Sarah Reaves of Newfield, she leaves 24 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by eight siblings and her oldest son Roosevelt Stewart. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11am at St. PaulBaptistChurch 2nd and Wood Street, Vineland, viewing from 9-11am. IntermentCedarHillCemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to May Funeral Homes, Camden, Pennsauken, Vineland and Willingboro. Expressions of sympathy may be sent thru mayfuneralhomes.com

Published in The Press of Atlantic City on July13,2010