HAROLD STOKES

Harold D. Stokes of Covington, GA died Friday, June 4, 2010 at KindredHospital. He was born on June 26, 1929 in Covington, GA to Rebie and Gennie Mae Bowden Stokes. He was a life long cattle farmer which was his passion and was a member of the Georgia Cattlemans Association. He was the former Fire Chief of Rocky Plains Volunteer Fire Dept. He was a dedicated member and Deacon of County Line Baptist Church. He retired from Stanley Bostitch as a supervisor after 40 years of service. Mr. Stokes is survived by his wife of 50 years: Opal Stokes of Covington, GA; son: Bobby Stokes of Covington, GA; daughter and son-in-law: Angela and Guy Williams of Covington, GA; son: Barry Stokes of Covington, GA; grandchildren: Kelsey Williams and Keaton Williams. He is preceded in death by a son: Gregory Harold Stokes; brothers: Bill Stokes and Bobby Stokes; father: Rebie Stokes; mother: Gennie Mae Bowden Stokes. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday June 7, 2010 in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Clifton Brown officiating. Interment will be at CovingtonCityCemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Guest may sign the online register book at Wheeler Funeral Home & Crematory, 11405 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA30016 (770) 786-7111

Published in Rockdale Citizen on June 5, 2010

Harold A. Stokes, Jr

Harold A. Stokes, Jr., 72, of Oklahoma City, passed away June 8, 2010. He was born December 6, 1937 in Oklahoma City to Harold and Laura Stokes. Harold graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1957. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard for 6 yrs. Harold lived in Oklahoma City until his health caused him to move to Kingfisher, OK with his daughter in 2008. Harold was a self-employed paint contractor for 42 yrs. He enjoyed going to the lake, driving dune buggies and competing in fast draw pistol contests. Harold loved restoring old cars, was an avid bowler and a huge NASCAR fan. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Joe Markus, of Kingfisher; daughter, Karla, and her husband, Bill Henthorn, of Crescent; daughter, Amy Anselmi of Crescent; stepdaughter, Marilyn Snead of OKC; stepson, Mike Goss of OKC; stepson, Mark Goss, and his wife, Barbara, of OKC; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly; his father; his mother and stepfather, Charles Rutherford. Services will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 10:00 am, at Advantage Funeral Home South Chapel; burial following at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Published in The Oklahoman on June 13, 2010

Harold D. Stokes

News Obituary Listing
Harold D. Stokes, 80, of Covington died Friday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Monday, Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 5, 2010

Helen StokesSFR Note: Husband Walter Stokes mentioned

STOKES, Helen - Peacefully at Henley House in St. Catharines on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. In her 92nd year, Helen H. Stokes (nee Cook), beloved wife of the late Walter Stokes. Loving mother of Peter, Marylyn (Joseph Dupuis), Walter (Deborah), John, William and Tim (Susan). Predeceased by her daughter Terri. Lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Helen was a dedicated member of the Catholic Women's League for 52 years. Friends may call at the Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court Street, St. Catharines (905-685-6584) on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Julia Catholic Church, 251 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. Vigil prayers will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Rite of Committal to follow at PleasantviewMemorialGardensCemetery, Fonthill. Memorial donations to the Catholic Women's League at St. Julia Church would be appreciated by the family.

Published in the Toronto Star on May 27, 2010

Hazel W. Stokes

Hazel W. Stokes, 82, Smithfield, died 05-24-2010.
Arrangements: Underwood F.H., Smithfield.

Published in The News & Observer on June 2, 2010

Ida Stokes

QUITMAN - Services for Ida Stokes, 68, Quitman, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church in Golden.
Burial will follow at Pilgrim Rest No. No. 2 Cemetery in Golden under direction of Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home, Wills Point.
Mrs. Stokes died June 1, 2010.
She was born Nov. 24, 1941.
Survivors include her husband, Garnett Stokes, Quitman; sons, Rick Stokes and Ron Stokes; brothers, Charles Ray Crawford, Jesse Crawford, Bob Crawford, Paul Crawford, and Donald Bob Merritt; sister, Ruby Crawford; and other relatives.

Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 2, 2010