Mrs. Sara Waddell Pate, 89, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Columbus County to Charles and Gussie Williamson Waddell. Mrs. Pate was a member of Ardmore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray L. Pate; two brothers, Joe and Jamie Waddell; and two sisters, Lois Waddell and Clara B. Waddell. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ann Jones and husband, R.B., of Kernersville; two grandchildren, Jan Jones of Charlotte and Kyle Jones and wife, Kathy, of Atlanta; two sisters, Grace Wright of Winston-Salem and Doris Wright of Graham; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Forsyth Memorial Park, with the Rev. Donald Funderburk and the Rev. Christa Warise officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 9, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Ardmore Baptist Church Building Fund, 530 Irving St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on October 9, 2003

PATE ROCKY MOUNT - Naomi "Edith" Winstead Pate, 87, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Nash County on Oct. 10, 1920, to Ruffin and Emily Winstead. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Having lived most of her adult life in the city of Rocky Mount, she had resided with her daughter and son-in-law in Pinnacle since September 2006. Mrs. Pate owned and operated the W. & R. Beauty Shop for more than 40 years. She was an active member of Clark Street United Methodist until it closed and then transferred to Marvin United Methodist Church and was active there until 2006. She loved attending church, Wednesday morning Bible study and spending time with her church friends. She attended Pinnacle United Methodist Church while living in Pinnacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward S. Pate; her parents; a brother, Cecil Winstead; and four sisters, Virginia Bass, Ida Ruth Medlin, Maxine Deans and Olivia Flora. She is survived by a daughter, Marie P. Gordon, and husband Phillip; a son, Robert E. Pate Sr., and wife Joan; four grandchildren, Jennifer Barnette, Justin (Heather) Gordon and Rob and Sara Pate; four great-grandchildren, Tanner Gordon, Brianna Barnett and Pate and Tyler Gordon; two sisters, Audrey (Earl) Joyner and Jenell (James) Rose; two brothers, Dixie Lee (Velma) Winstead and Norris (Helen) Winstead; and a sister-in-law, Rosa Lee Winstead. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends she loved very much. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Johnson Funeral and Cremations, with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at Forsyth Medical Center and all the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for the loving care our mother received during her illness. Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or Marvin United Methodist Church, 911 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on February 5, 2008

PATE WINSTON-SALEM - Mary Pate died on Monday, August 10, 2009. Funeral Services for will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Hooper Funeral Home Chapel. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on August 16, 2009

PATE HIGH POINT - Jasper Lee Pate, 46, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Union Baptist Church, Lexington. Roberts Funeral Service. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 12, 2011

Mrs. Ellen Carr Wells Pate of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1917, in Duplin County to Robert Lee and Jennie Lee Wells. Mrs. Pate was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Preceding Mrs. Pate in death was her husband Mr. E.V. "Jap" Pate. Surviving are a son, Ernest Vernon Pate Jr. of Holden Beach; a daughter, Linda Pate Rowe and husband Roy of Lexington; four grandchildren, Lorrie Gayle Pate of Raleigh, Gregory Neal Pate of Wake Forest, R. Len Rowe and wife Ginger of Cramerton and Stacy Rowe Verner and husband Paden of Gastonia; four great-grandchildren, Jake and Ashlen Rowe of Cramerton and Jack and Josh Verner of Gastonia; and a sister, Juanita Powell of Wallace. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 3, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kevin Conley officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kevin Conley and the Rev. Bruce Powell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3627 Konnoak Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, or The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 3, 2004

PATE MOCKSVILLE Bettie Vannie Pate June 14, 1919 - March 17, 2012 Bettie Vannie (Brown) Pate, 92, of Mocksville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at her home. Born June 14, 1919, in Hollow Rock, Carroll County, TN she was the daughter of the late John Eli Brown and Maude Estelle Walker. She is survived by two brothers, William Doy Brown of Orlando, FL and Stephen Timothy Brown of Sharon, TN; three sons, Dr. Jerry C. Pate, of Woodbridge, VA, William H. Pate Jr., of Charlotte, NC and Dr. Peter A. Pate of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Patricia P. Burgoyne of Chattanooga, TN and Pamela P. Schill of Mocksville, NC; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Pate; a sister, Thelma (Brown) Case of Trenton, GA and four brothers, Thedford M. Brown of Houston, TX; John C. Brown of Camden, TN; Marion Luke Brown of Dallas, TX and James Sidney Brown of Yadkinville, NC. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Visitation will be after 12 noon Saturday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Murfreesboro. 615-893-5151 www.woodfinchapel.com Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 23, 2012

PATE WINSTON-SALEM ~ Carrie Elizabeth Acker Pate Aug. 28, 1934 ~ Oct. 26, 2011 On Oct. 26, 2011, Carrie Elizabeth Acker Pate slipped into the arms of her Savior to rest in eternity with her husband, Rev. Odell Bailey Pate; her parents, James and Carrie Acker; a son, Odell Bernard Pate; a daughter, Imetta Pate; and two sisters, Betty Jean Thrash and Annette Brown. Mrs. Pate, a professional cook, was born in Anderson, SC. She was a faithful member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and a long-time employee of the Courtyard Marriott. She leaves cherished memories with: one aunt, Hattie Greene; sister, Verdell Campbell; brother, James Acker; seven children: Adele Pate, Cordelia Cooper (Fred), Preston Pate, Richard Pate, Maeola Leak (Paul), Reginald Acker, and Janice Acker; a devoted daughter-in-law, Delphine Smith Pate; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews; her extended family, Elmo and Patricia Douthit; and faithful friend, Wanda Davis. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop John C. Parks officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 6 until 7 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Cordelia Cooper, 790 Motor Rd. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneral service.com (RUSSELL). Published in Winston-Salem Journal from October 30 to October 31, 2011 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/winstonsalem/obituary.aspx?n=carrie-elizabeth-acker-pate&pid=154313989#fbLoggedOut.

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NORTHPORT Dolores Gross Kennedy, age 84, of Northport, died Oct. 1, 2012, at home. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Colburn officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Thelma and Leon Gross; her husband, Robert Kennedy; her daughter, Patricia; and three grandsons. Survivors include her son, Michael Kennedy of Northport; her grandchildren, Meg Boss, Dolores Kennedy, DeShawn Jacobs, Mitchell Kennedy, and Dustin Kennedy; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Pate, Rick Thomas, Mitchell Kennedy, Dustin Kennedy, Dustin Edwards, and Justin Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are members of Sheperd's Way Christian Church. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com. Published in Tuscaloosa News on October 5, 201

Larry M. Goff ELGIN Funeral service for Larry M. Goff, 70, will be held Saturday 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Goff Cemetery at Hillcrest. The Rev. David Parks will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday 7-9 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's International. Mr. Goff died Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born in Blaney, he was a son of the late Ira O. and Liddie Perry Goff. He retired from Diamond Bort America and owned and operated Larry M. Goff Well Drilling. Mr. Goff was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Sawney's Creek Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Gideon's International. He enjoyed gospel music and was a former member of the Lighthouse Quartet. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Joyce Turnipseed Goff; daughter, Donna G. Rollins (Nate) of Elgin; brother, Preston Goff (Laura) of Elgin; sisters, Mary Pate of Camden, Gladys Potter of Elgin, Derice Dehon (Russell) of Columbia, and Patricia Motley of Elgin; grandchildren, Elizabeth Bagwell and Will Rollins (Danielle); great-grandchildren, Ethan Mitchell, Nathan Mitchell, and Logan Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Bobby G. Goff; and sister, Betty Brazell. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net. Published in The State on October 5, 2012   Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?n=larry-m-goff&pid=160274667#storylink=cpy

Donald B.W. Mobbs, 67, of North Little Rock, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2012. He was born Sunday, November 26, 1944, in Enola, Arkansas, to the late Daniel Donald and Vera (Pate) Mobbs. Mr. Mobbs was a truck driver by profession, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the VFW and New Beginning Church in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Donna Hinds and husband Lucky II of North Little Rock, Rita Tharp of Cabot, Marsha Dennis and husband Lindon of Vilonia; a son, Gary Mobbs and wife Tammy of Korea; a sister, Ann Young of Vilonia; 13 Grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, 501-327-7727. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in the Marcus Hill Cemetery in Enola. Pallbearers will be Lucky Hinds II, Lucky Hinds III, Zac Tharp, Eugene Pate, Charlie York and Randy Sweeten. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com Published in The Log Cabin Democrat from October 1 to October 8, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thecabin/obituary.aspx?n=donald-bw-mobbs&pid=160222340#fbLoggedOut.

GORMAN Fred M. "Mike" Gorman, formerly of Orient, OH, age 91, died peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2012. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty, his childhood sweetheart. He worked for International Harvester Co. and IH Dealers for 29 years before he returned to farming from which he retired in 1983 after 17 seasons. A veteran of WWII he was a life member #8 of the 12th Armored Div. Assn. where he served for many years as Service Officer. Among his medals are the Bronze Star Medal and the ETO Medal with 3 Bronze Battle Stars. He also was a life member of the American Ex-POW's, Disabled American Veterans, and the Rhine and Danube Assn. Other memberships include the Ohio Chapter #1 Ex-POW's, American Legion, Grove City Lodge #689 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Hilltop Shrine Club, and the Grove City United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by sisters Doris Mae, Alexandria, OH, Thelma Keller, Bedford, OH, brothers John Plainfield, IN, Charles, Cibolo, TX. Mike is survived by his two sons, James D. (Jackie), Orland Park, IL, Thomas M. (Barbara), Arden, NC; seven grandchildren, Ted (Kathy), Lisa (Stuart) Warner, Matt, Andy (Nancy), Ty (Stacey), Melissa Martin, Greta (Bill) Pate; 13 great- grandchildren, Samantha Gorman and Brian and Brooke Warner, Elise, Carly, Marin, Grace and Noah Gorman, Calvin, Colman, Clayton Martin, Tommy and Susanna Pate; and brother, Robert (Marjory), Paulding, OH. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. Masonic Service at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, where funeral service will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Thomas Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria, OH with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 or 12th Armored Div. Memorial Museum, 1289 N. Second St., Abilene, TX 79601. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign Mike's online guest book or to leave a special memory or a photo.   Published in The Columbus Dispatch from October 5 to October 7, 2012

Owen William Spears, 87 passed away peacefully in Porterville, CA. October 11, 2011. Owen was born March 11, 1924 in Yell County, Arkansas to John and Maude Spears. Owen met and married Marie (Pate) Spears in 1946. Owen lived a long life and worked many jobs to support his family. He became a sub-foreman at the former Lindsay Ripe Olive plant, in Lindsay, CA. where he retired after 20 years. He loved baseball, his team was the SF Giants and when they were out of season he loved his SF 49rs. He was an avid Pool player and won many tournaments. Owen made many friends in his 87 years. Owen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Owen is survived by his wife, Marie (Pate) Spears of 65 years. His children include two daughters, Maudine (Spears) Grenfell, of Porterville, CA., Kathleen (Spears) Dodd of MO., two sons Jody Spears of Porterville, CA., and Donald Spears and wife Kathie Spears of Stockton CA. He had six grandchildren Mark and Lupe Wells of Porterville, CA., Jeremy and Yelena Hogan of Bloomington, IN, Loraine (Hogan) and Jake Pipkin of Porterville, CA, Melissa Grenfell and Adina Feemster of Porterville, CA, Shannon (Spears) and Jason Gustaveson of San Diego, CA., and Mathew Spears of San Diego, CA. Nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, three sisters and one brother and his son Donald Spears. Visitation will be held on Saturday October 15 from 8am to 10am, chapel service will follow at 10am at Whitehurst Peters Loyd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Parkinson's stem cell research. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780. New York, NY 10008-0780. Published in The Porterville Recorder from October 14, 2011 to October 13, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/recorderonline/obituary.aspx?n=owen-william-spears&pid=154071265#fbLoggedOut.

Alberta D. Poole May 13, 1932 - December 17, 2012 Raleigh Alberta Dove Poole, 80, passed away on Monday. A native of Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Vertie Mae Edwards Dove. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Thursday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the burial at the church. Survivors include her daughters, Vicky Nettles and husband, Jack of Columbia, SC, Barbara Cason and husband, Chris of Elkin, NC, and Stacy Sikes and husband, Ashley of Corpus Christi, TX; sisters, Stella Pait , Ada Pate and Vada Storms, all of Bladenboro, NC; brother, Albert Dove, also of Bladenboro; grandchildren, Richard Reid Hodges, Christopher, Jr., Samuel and Caroline Cason, Tybee and Sumner Sikes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Poole and her son, Keith Poole. Condolences may be made to Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=alberta-d-poole&pid=161825943&fhid=5959#storylink=cpywww.bryan-leefuneralhome.com Published in The News & Observer on December 19, 2012 

Marcus Shelley Mr. Marcus "Bud" Shelley, age 76, a resident of Gardendale (formerly of Ashford) died Tuesday December 18, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday December 20, 2012 at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Ashford with the Reverend Ricky Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashford City Cemetery with Kendall Glover of Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will be receiving friends from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Thursday prior to services. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , or the American Cancer Society . Mr. Shelley was born on September 6, 1936 in Henry County the son of John and Lennie Beatrice Bond Shelley. He was retired from farming and as a auto mechanic. Mr. Shelley was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and lived most of his life in the Ashford area. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Lillie Maude Enfinger Shelley in 1982; second wife, Peggy Jane Shiver Shelley in 2007; sister's, Nell Shelley, Katie Watson; brothers Ralph, Jimmy Joe and Terry Shelley. Survivors include: three sisters, Donnie R. Hayes (Fred), Ashford; Lillie Belle Kimble, Ashford; Mary Ann Cosby (Willis); sister-in-law, Patsy McGowan, Ash-ford; step-daughters, Barbara Pate (Glenn), Ashford; Martha Fisher, Arkansas; step-sons, Bobby Key (Shelly), Ashford; Phillip Key (Ashley), Georgia; David Key (Marci), Mobile; special friend and caregiver, John Dale Riley (Crystal), Gardendale; aunts, Nadine Adams and Minnie Jo Jernigan; uncle, Ovie Bond; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Asked to serve as pallbearers will be: James Glass, Carl B. Cosby, Jerry Cosby, Jimmy Ray Shelley, Conner Pate and David Pate. Glover Funeral Home of Dothan, (334) 699-3888, is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook online at www.dothaneagle.com Published in Dothan Eagle on December 19, 2012

Nathan Pate (Died December 28, 2012)   Nathan R. Pate, age 26, of Smyrna, GA passed away on December 28, 2012. He served in the United States Army from 2006 to 2009. Nathan also served the IRAQ war from 2007 to 2008. He was awarded medals of Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Global war on terrorism service, and the IRAQ campaign medal with campaign star. He received the Army service ribbon and the overseas service ribbon. Nathan is preceded in death by his mother Lauren L. Pate and maternal grandfather Leon P. Jernigan. Surviving family members are his brother Daniel P. Pate and father Benny R. Pate. Other surviving family members are Glenda Jernigan, maternal grandparent, Janice Pate and Enest Dikilato, Wallace and Geraldine Pate, paternal grandparents. Services will be held at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA on Thursday January 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 10-12, service to follow at noon in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial to follow at 2pm at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Disabled American Veterans in honor of Nathan R. Pate to PO Box 145550 Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Harold Pate October 24, 1914- December 26, 2012 COLUMBUS, GEORGIA- Mr. Harold Pate, 98, passed away on December 26, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd., Columbus. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 1:30 - 2:30 PM on Saturday. Mr. Pate was born October 24, 1914 to the late Walter Johnson Pate and Vina Nelson Pate. He was well known in Columbus for his gardens, having been featured several times in the Ledger-Enquirer. Mr. Pate had a true passion for gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Whitley Pate and two children, Edward Johnson Pate and Rebecca Ann Hollingsworth. Survivors include his six children, Eleanor Pate Shurr and her husband, Vincent of Savannah, GA, James Richard Pate and his wife, Geri of Columbus, GA, Mary Susan Pate Shueller and her husband, John of Savannah, GA, John Michael Pate and his wife, Irene of Columbus, GA, Harold Jerome Pate and his fiancè, Faye of Columbus and Thomas Dean Pate and his fiancé, Rosemary of LaGrange, GA; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Please visit http://www.shcolumbus.com/ to express condolences. Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on December 27, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=161978043#storylink=cpy Pictures available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=161978043#fbLoggedOut.

Oxford - Memorial services for Cameron Duane Pate, 36, of Oxford, will be 6 tonight, December 19, 2012, in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home and Crematory with the Rev. Jim Raby officiating. The family will receive friends this evening beginning at 5 p.m. Mr. Pate died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at his residence. He is survived by his mother's, Debbie Crow and Marie Harper; brothers, Daniel Pate and his wife, Amanda, Freddy Pate, Rodney Pate and his wife, Susan, his special brother, Tigger Boy; ten nieces and nephews, Hannah Pate, Hayley Pate, Brooklyn Pate, Heather Magourik, Felicia Pate, Johnny Pate, Jason Pate, Courtney Pate, Jordan Pate, and Madison Pate. Mr. Pate was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. He was an avid gamer who loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, grandmother and grandfathers. Miller Funeral Home Published in The Anniston Star on December 19, 201 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/annistonstar/obituary.aspx?n=cameron-duane-pate&pid=161818481#fbLoggedOut.

GOMEZ, DORIS MARY, 105. Doris Mary Gomez, 105, of Trinidad and Tobago, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 in Gainesville, FL. Doris was born in Santa Cruz, Trinidad on February 22, 1907. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman Gomez. She is survived by her children Joya Gomez, Carl Gomez, Vida O'Neal, Don Gomez, and Terry Chan-A-Shing; Grandchildren Michelle and Kwame Ryan, Karla and Brian Gomez, Tracey Pate, Dane Gomez and Melissa Roberts, Kevin Chan-A-Shing and Tessa Colston; and 8 Great-Grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10900 SW 24th Avenue, with Fr. Jeff McGowan as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 am. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc, Gainesville Regional Office, 1701 NE 9th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-372-0294, www.catholiccharitiesgainesville.org . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN (352) 376-7556 Published in Gainesville Sun from December 19 to December 20, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gainesville/obituary.aspx?n=doris-mary-gomez&pid=161830880&fhid=6305#fbLoggedOut.

Dec. 10, 1971 - Dec. 16, 2012 SOUTH BEND - Jeanette Yvonne Pates, 41, who resided on West Jefferson Blvd., affectionately known as "Peaches" by all who knew and loved her, went home to be with the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Jeanette was born to Wilbert Pates and Janice Bond on December 10, 1971, in South Bend, her lifelong home. She graduated from Clay High School in 1988 and attended Indiana University, South Bend, and Bloomington, IN. Her employment record includes The Signature Group, At&T and Alford's Mortuary. She also was a member of Pentecostal Cathedral for the past 20 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the Voices of Pentecostal. In addition, she loved hearing and telling jokes, board games and cooking. Jeanette was especially talented at creating holiday foods. Those who preceded Jeanette in death were her father, Wilbert Pates; maternal grandmother, Bessie Bond; paternal grandmother, Ophelia Pates; maternal grandfather, Robert Bond Jr.; paternal grandfather, Robert Pates Sr.; uncle, Robert Pates Jr.; paternal aunt, Yvonne Pates; and stepdad, Melvin Smith Sr. "Peaches" is survived by her mother, Janice Bond; her stepfather, Lonnie King Jr.; brothers, Lonnie King III, Melvin (Terrica) Smith, David (Shyla) Smith, Tyson, Travis, Brandon and Marvin King; sisters, Wendy, Patricia and Jasimen Pates, Jessette Ross, Kela & Ramie Smith, and Sonya Agnew; aunts, Diane and Mae Bond, Valerie (Billie) Malone, Viola and Annie Pates, Ophelia (Yuselle) Casstel, Patricia (Louis) Leonard and Linda (Rev. Kenny) Cutler; uncles, William, Larry, Bobby (Yolanda), John (Lynn) and Timothy (Michelle) Bond, all of South Bend, Charles (Phyllis) and Johnella Pates; a special friend, Stephanie Bradsky of Porter, IN; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Jeanette Pates will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 21, 2012, at Pentecostal Cathedral COGIC. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's Mortuary where messages of condolence may be e-mailed to alfordsmortuary@att.net, c/o the Pates family. Published in South Bend Tribune on December 20, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southbendtribune/obituary.aspx?n=jeanette-yvonne-pates&pid=161846680&fhid=8823#fbLoggedOut.