SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE MINISTRY

OBJECTIVES:

To encourage and help students pursue a higher education

To allow members to remember their loved ones in a tangible way

THE ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:

That the applications for scholarships be changed to show proof of

membership for one or more years

contributions to the church this year both physically and

financially

That funds for part-time students be reduced to $200

That a conference be set up with the individual applicants

Chair will head this screening committee

That Segrid Davenport make reports in council meetings for scholarship

committee funds

That the program be held on the first Sunday in August at 5:00 p.m.

Goals for 2010

To Get the Ora Davis Scholarship completed

To set up applicant interviews

To make minor revisions to application SISTER JAMILA RENEE DAVENPORT

&

DR. JASMINE DAVENPORT-

CRENSHAW

Jamila and Jasmine are the daughters of Deacon

Clarence and Sis. Segrid Davenport. Dr. Davenport

is married to Bro. Anthony Crenshaw.

They are the grand-daughters of the late Bro.

Thermon and Sis. Geneva Hudson, deceased

members of Mount Gilead Baptist Church. They are

also the nieces of the late Rev. Henry Davenport,

former Pastor of Mt. Gilead. Most importantly,

they are children of the King.

They are products of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

They served dutifully in many ministries and

capacities; The Youth Choir, Senator Jeanne Lucas’

Sunday School Class, Ushers, Teen Ministry, District 4 and Vacation Bible School.

They are from a lineage of missionaries. Grand-mother, mother, father and many aunts.

Dr. Davenport was three presidents in one; General State Baptist, New Hope Association

and Durham County Missionary Union all in the same term. Sis. Jamila served as Fourth

Vice President of the Young Adult Department of the Durham County Missionary

Union.

Both received the Mt. Gilead Honors Award, Sis. Jamila (1996) and Dr. Davenport

(1997) under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Leroy Davis.

They are graduates of Northern High Schools. Sis. Jamila is a graduate of North Carolina

Central University as well as Savannah School of Arts and Design. She graduated with

honors. Sis. Jamila is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Dr. Davenport-Crenshaw graduated Summa cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in

Physics and a Masters and Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering. She is a Member

of Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

SPONSOR: DR. JASMINE DAVENPORT-CRENSHAW

Mrs. Thelma Carrington

Mrs. Carrington has been a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for more

than 80 years. During this time she has served as a Missionary, Sunday

School Teacher, and Organist for the Senior Choir and on various church

ministries. Although Mrs. Carrington states she is retired, she continues to

serve Mt. Gilead well. She is an active member of the Senior Ministry,

Sunday School and the pianist at Midday Prayer Meeting.

Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Carrington was an educator in the Durham

Public School system. After retiring she worked faithfully for several years

as a volunteer at the Durham Public Library. She is the daughter of the late

Deacon Alton Tuck and Mrs. Bettye Tuck. She was married to the late

James Carrington, Sr. and has one son.

Mrs. Carrington’s quite disposition and warm smile is an inspiration to Mt.

Gilead Baptist Church.

Sponsors: Mr. William Lucas

The Mt. Gilead Family & Friends

Mudy Alston Stone Mudy Alston Stone, North Carolina native moved to Durham in 1959 upon graduation

from college. She and her husband, Charlie R. Stone visited Mt. Gilead Baptist Church

many times before joining in 1962.

She was a public school educator in the Chapel Hill Public Schools for three years,

speech and hearing pathologist for Durham Public Schools for seven years, Assistant

Professor of Speech Communication & English at North Carolina Central University for

27 years. Mudy is a ‘people” person and has always been dedicated to teaching because

of her love for children and young people.

Soon after joining Mt. Gilead, she became active in the Music Department. She served as

musician for the Youth Choir and was eventually part of all choirs at the church. She

typed and printed the church bulletin for years, Sunday School Secretary and actively

involved in all areas of the church until her husband was called to the ministry. She then

moved on with him and served as chief musician for all churches led by Rev. Stone

which included Rogers Grove Baptist, Pine Grove Baptist, and First Ledge Rock Baptist

Church.

She was a Dean of Education for the North Carolina Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’

Widows Association for 10 years, and as a teacher of “The Total Woman” seminar for

the seminar for the association also during that time. She is active Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, District 4 PAC (Partners against Crime) and progressive community projects.

Since retiring from North Carolina Central University in 1996, Mrs. Stone continues to

work diligently as musician for the Senior Choir and Male Chorus at Mt. Gilead. She is

Chairperson for the Mt. Gilead Gazette, where she serves as chief editor and a member of

the Music Department.

Rev. Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas

Rev. Pebbles Lindsay Lucas is a well-known traveling evangelist. She has

preached throughout the surrounding areas proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

She is the daughter of Virginia Lindsay as well as the mother of one son, Barry Lindsay.

She is the wife of Rev. William Vincent Lucas. She has three sisters and four brothers.

Rev. Lindsay-Lucas is a 1982 graduate of Hillside High School. She is also a

1991 graduate of the Practical Nursing Program of Durham Technical Community

College. In 1994, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from North

Carolina Central University. She was a member of the National Deans list while being a

student of North Carolina Central University. She is also a graduate of Duke University

Divinity School receiving a Master’s of Divinity. She served as Chaplain for the Black

Seminarians 97-98 at Duke Divinity School.

In 1986, Rev. Lindsay-Lucas accepted the call to ministry under the spiritual

leadership of Rev. Charles L. Chavis. She recently served as an Associate Minister of

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Durham, NC under the spiritual leadership of Rev. Dr.

Leroy Davis for eleven years. In 1994, she was the first woman to be ordained at Mt.

Gilead. She is the Director of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Downtown Bible Club,

Chairperson of Evangelism, Coordinator for Children’s Talk and the founder of the

Inspirational Voices of Mt. Gilead. She participated in the Yolk Fellow Prison Ministry

and is a Clinical Chaplain for Triangle Hospice. She provides counseling services in the

following areas: Death/Dying, Teenage advice, Spiritual Counseling and is a consultant.

In 1997, she was recognized as a Young Outstanding Woman of America. She

has been identified as one who has a gift of reaching God’s people. She is the Faith

Coordinator and Director for Durham County’s Welfare to Work First Program. Rev.

Lindsay-Lucas serves as a liaison between Work First Participants, the Department of

Social Services and the Faith Community. Lucas’ primary focus is developing one-on-

one partnerships between a work first family and local congregations. The main goal is

to help families move from welfare to self-sufficient. She is a Notary Public.

Rev Lindsay-Lucas and her husband are new recording artists and co-pastors.

They have released their first song entitled “I Know He Never left me”. She is the Co-

pastor at First Chronicles Community Church in the city of Durham.

SPONSORS: FRIENDS OF PEEBLES

Deacon Clarence E. Davenport & Segrid Hudson-Davenport

Deacon Clarence Davenport (a native of Plymouth, NC) is the son of Deacon Clarence

and Ethel Davenport. He is a graduate of NC A& T University (electrical engineering)

and is a retiree of IBM. Deacon Davenport has been a very committed member of Mt.

Gilead since 1973. He has held and currently is holding, various positions throughout the

church. Some of those positions include Chair of Deacon Board, Vice-chair of Deacon

Board, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School

Teacher, member of the Missionary Department, Evangelism Committee, Nominating

Committee, Chair of Benevolent Committee, and the list continues

Segrid Davenport has been a member of Mt. Gilead since childhood. She is very active

in her church affiliations (Mt. Gilead & Durham County). She is a Sunday School

teacher, usher, member of the Senior Choir, Christian Education Committee, Pastor’s

Aide, VBS, Children’s Talk…and the list continues. Segrid holds many key positions

among county, association, district and state missionary levels. She has been, and

continues to be acknowledged for her outstanding missionary contributions and

dedication.

Clarence and Segrid are both extremely dedicated members and missionaries of Mt.

Gilead. They work with all organizations from the children through the adults. Both of

them have been acknowledged by Mt. Gilead for Outstanding, Loyal, Faithful and

Meritorious Service.

Inspiration:”…For me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

SPONSORS: HUDSON-DAVENPORT FAMILY

MT. GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH

IN

MEMORY

&

IN

HONOR

Mrs. Jettleen W. Pettiford

Mrs. Pettiford was born in 1928 in Roxboro,

North Carolina to Mr. John & Amelia Winstead.

She joined First Baptist Church at an early age. She

graduated from Person County High School in 1947.

In 1950 she married McNeil Pettiford. The mother

of eight children, she became a member of Mt.

Gilead Baptist Church in 1961.

She was employed at John Umstead Hospital

for 34 years. While employed there she received

many awards and certificates for outstanding service.

Prior to her retirement she attended Durham

Technical Institute through John Umstead Hospital

and became a Certified Health Technician.

Since joining Mt. Gilead she has been active

in Sunday School, Pastor’s Aid, Iris Cates Club,

Flower Club, Food Service, District 4 and

Missionary Group. She made 100 dresses and sent

them to Lott Carey Convention for their African

project.

She is the mother of Rev. Glenn Pettiford,

Ray Pettiford, Joyce P. Manning, the late Barbara

Pettiford, Deidra Waddell and Johnnie Pettiford.

She has eight grandchildren and four great-

grandchildren.

SPONSOR: JOYCE MANNING

Mrs. Barbara Pettiford Eatmon 1955 – 2002

Barbara was born August 31, 1955 in Durham

North Carolina to McNeil and Jettlean Pettiford.

She joined Mt. Gilead in 1961. Barbara was an

active member of the Sunday School, Girl Scouts

and Junior Choir. She graduated from Durham

High School in 1973 and attended Durham

Technical Institute. Barbara worked as a

Respiratory Technician at Duke Hospital and

later as a Laboratory Technician at Sumitomo.

Barbara has one son, Brandon Christopher

Pettiford.

She was a fun loving woman who loved

life and was always eager to encourage and assist

others

SPONSORS: JOYCE MANNING

JETTLEAN PETTIFORD

1921 - 1989

In Honor of In Memory of

Mrs. Martha Vivian Thorpe Rev. Dr. Earlie Endris Thorpe

Vivian Branch Thorpe was born in

Durham, North Carolina. She graduated from

Hillside High School, received her Bachelors

degree in Music from Bennett College in

Greensboro, and her Masters degree from

Southern university in Baton Rouge, LA. She

taught 33 years, retiring from Durham City

Schools in 1987. She serves as a substitute

teacher and volunteer tutor.

At Mt. Gilead, Mrs. Thorpe has served

as Zone and District Leader, Director and

Pianist of the Children’s Choir, and President

of the Silver Set Senior Ministry. She is a

member of the Senior Choir, Scholarship

Committee, Pastor’s Aide, Rigsbee-Trueitt

Foundation, Missionary Union, Iris Cates

Club, and Willing Workers Sunday School

Class. She co-chairs the Christian Education

Committee and volunteers as the Church

School pianist. In the community, she is a

member of Retired School Personnel, Oakmont

Circle Neighborhood Association, Association

of Ministers’ Wives and Widows, Durham

Congregations in Action, Bennett College

Alumnae, Daughters of Dorcas, Hillside

Alumni Association, Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, Inc. Retired Senior Volunteer

Program and Church Women United.

Dr. Thorpe was born and educated in

Durham North Carolina. He attended North

Carolina Central University and served in the

US Army during World War II for 3 years.

Upon his return, he received his Bachelors and

Masters degrees from NCCU. He earned his

doctoral degree from Ohio State University.

Dr. Thorpe was a highly regarded

historian and the author of more than 10

books., including “The Mind of the Negro.”

He taught at Stowe Teacher College in St.

Louis, Missouri, Alabama A&M, Southern

University, NCCU, Duke University, and

Harvard University.

He was active in many community

organizations, including Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, NAACP, and the Association for

the Study of Afro-American Life and History.

At Mt Gilead Baptist Church, Dr. Thorpe

served as a deacon, a trustee, director of the

Baptist Training Union and the Scholarship

Committee. He was ordained as a minister on

April 4, 1976. He served as an associate

minister at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and

Ledge Rock Baptist Church in Wake County

SPONSORS: Rita Thorpe Lamb SPONSOR; Martha Vivian Thorpe

Gloria Thorpe Doyle

Mrs. Thorpe and the late Rev. Dr. Earlie Endris Thorpe have two Daughters, Dr. Rita Thorpe Lamb (Claude) and

Mrs. Gloria Thorpe Doyle (Jerry) and four grandsons-Douglas and Shaan Tyson, Keyar and Jemauri Doyle.

Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas

And

William “Bill Lucas, Jr. Bill and Jeanne Lucas have been Durhamites all

Their lives. After their marriage on August 2, 1959,

Bill became a member of Mount Gilead and the two

have been loyal, devoted and highly active members

in all aspects of the church. Their religious paths

collectively have included, but not limited to, being

Trustees, District Leaders, Church and Vacation Bible

School Teachers, Superintendents and choir members.

Individually Jeanne has been the Youth and Gospel

Chorus Director, Chair and Secretary of the Trustees.

Currently, she is on the Trustee Board, Chair of Church

Budget, Vice-chair of Church of Church Anniversary

And Homecoming and member of the Mass Choir. Her greatest attention is given to the

Sunday School teaching of teenagers, whom she dearly loves.

Bill has been especially dedicated to the young people and the elderly. He can be found

encouraging the young athletically and participating with church activities religiously.

With the elderly, he champions the Silver Set’s program agenda in an extraordinarily

manner. He chairs the Rigsbee/Trueitt Foundation and serves on the Finance, Men in

Action, Transportation, Building and Grounds, New Members, Youth, Building Council,

and Athletic Committees.

These role models not only give their lives to the church but civically, politically, and

educationally to the community and the state.

It is with great pleasure and a great sense of joy and gratitude that we celebrate this Scholarship Day of

1999, which is a time we encourage and establish an opportunity to invest in our children and youth of

this fellowship educational pursuit. We are not just interested in their spiritual growth in life, but their

ability to grow throughout achievements. We express our encouragement in a tangible way in order to

provide an opportunity for the youth of Mount Gilead to fulfill their educational goals

We must remember “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” There must be assurance that the minds of our

youths will be used for great purposes in life.

Bill and Jeanne

In 2007, The Senate voted 44-4 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of Senator Lucas. The Jeanne

Hopkins Lucas Scholarship Fund would provide two (2) need-based, 2,500 annual scholarship at each

public historically Black college and university in the state. Senator Lucas, the first black woman in

the Senate died on March 9, 2007.

In

Memory

Mrs. Marie Bradley

(1921 – 2000)

Mrs. Marie McCoy Bradley, daughter of the late Charles and Adeline

McCoy, was born in Wagram, North Carolina. She was married to the late

James Luther Bradley. Marie departed her life on December 20, 2000. Mrs.

Bradley joined the Mount Gilead Baptist Church at an early age. She was a

faithful member of the Senior Choir, Missionary Circle, Nurses Aide, Iris

Cates Club, Lyon Park Community Club, Lyon Park Wonderful Senior

Citizens, and Daughter of the Elk. She was instrumental in developing a

church nursery and a room for the health professionals of Mount Gilead to

serve church members. Mrs. Bradley gave a number of life-saving

workshops at Mount Gilead. Mrs. Bradley was a graduate of Hillside High

School, DeShazer Beauty School, and Durham School of Nursing. Her

survivors are: one son, Cornell McNeil, and four daughters Dr. Dorcas M.

Bradley, Ms. Constance Bradley Bumphus, Mrs. Sandra Bradley Reid, and

Ms. Brenda J. Bradley.

“Rejoice for our loss is Heaven’s Gain”

- Sherry Edwards Smith

MAXINE THORPE

(1942 – 2001)

Mrs. Maxine Bledsoe Thorpe was the daughter of Naomi and Roosevelt Ashford. She

was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 27, 1942.

Maxine was educated in the Durham Public Schools. She was a pioneer during the 1960

– 1961 school years as the fourth Black student to enter and graduate from the previously

segregated Durham High School, and was a vital member of the civil rights movement in

Durham during the early 1960’s. She continued her education at North Carolina Central

University.

She was a dedicated and loyal employee at Duke University Medical Center as a health

unit coordinator for 24 years, where she received numerous service and meritorious

awards.

Maxine was a loyal and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to Mr.

Bill Thorpe and they were blessed with two children, Timothy Thorpe and Valerie

Thorpe Gill.

She was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for forty-four years. During that

time she served on various auxiliaries and committees including: the Anniversary &

Homecoming Committee, Family Life Ministry, Scholarship Committee, Finance

Committee and Usher Board (for nearly 30 years.

SPONSOR: THE THORPE FAMILY

Ora Bryant Davis

Ora Lee Thomas Bryant Davis received her undergraduate degree

from Elizabeth City State University, and a Master’s degree from North

Carolina Central University. She also completed an LPN program, and was

proud to have graduated from the first LPN class offered in Durham. She

was active in many organizations, including Tau Gamma Delta Sorority,

Durham Retired School Personnel, and the Hillside High School Class of

’44.

Ora’s life revolved around children and education. She was devoted

to ensuring their wellbeing. Ora was an educator in the Durham County

School System for 33 years, and taught Sunday School for many years. Her

vision and ultimately her passion was the Mount Gilead Baptist Church

Scholarship Program. She believed every child should have an opportunity

to obtain a higher education, and she dedicated her life to making this dream

a reality. She was Chairman of the Scholarship Program from its inception

in 1983 until 2002, when illness prevented her from continuing in this

position.

She was a devoted wife to Alonzo Davis, a loving mother to Ricky

and Paula, a second mother to her niece, Maria, a proud grandmother of

Alicia, Angelica and Adrienne, a dedicated sister to 12 siblings, and aunt to

numerous nieces and nephews, and a friend to all who knew her.

SPONSORS: THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Cathy Rodricka Pratt (1959 – 1988)

Kathy Rodricka Pratt was born February 24, 1959. She was the daughter of

Margaret Pratt Holder and Howard Holder. She departed life on July 18,

1977.

Kathy attended the Durham City Schools and graduated from King’s

College with a degree in Secretarial Science.

She was past employed by Durham County General Hospital. She was

active in the Mixed Chorus of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and served on the

Family Ministry Committee. She supported the church physically,

financially and spiritually. Kathy was a supporter of the Mt. Gilead

Children’s Choir, guiding her children to also use their talents by singing in

the choir and singing to the glory of God.

Kathy was the mother of Erica Siobhan Pratt, and Vernon Antoinne Pratt

and the sister of Lavorne Pratt-Walker.

This scholarship is given in her name as a remembrance of her dedication

and devotion to family and her desire to see her children and others achieve

spiritually and academically.

SPONSORS: MRS. MARGARET HOLDER FAMILY

MR. JOHN L. HOLLOWAY, SR.

We the children (Doris, Knotsie and Johnny Boy), other relatives, and friends are very

proud and happy to have completed the ten thousand dollars scholarship fund in memory

of John L. Holloway, Sr.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to all persons who graciously and

generously supported this effort.

There are so many good things that could be said about our father, but for those who did

not know him, some of his outstanding qualities were; hard work, a devoted churchman,

Chairman of the Trustee board for 38 years, a graduate of North Carolina College (now

NCCU), retired employee of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Licensed

Barber, Trustee of Bull City Elk’s Lodge #317, member of the Durham Committee on the

Affairs of Black People, a member of the North Carolina Mutual Retirement Club, the

Durham Business and Professional Chain, The One O’clock Luncheon Club and the

Durham Council on Human Relations.

Mr. Holloway was always pleasant and always smiling. Prayer was always his guide,

and knowing that God was at work in his life and affairs, he was always calm and

positive.

Please let this Scholarship Fund be a stepping stone to your success. Remember, life is a

preparation for the future and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were

none. The business of life is to go forward.

SOPONSORS: MR. JOHN L. HOLLOWAY, JR.

MRS. DORIS H. MACK

MRS JOHNETTA H. GEORGE, (deceased)

GEORGE L. CHAVIS

(1918 – 1991)

George L. “Styles” Chavis was baptized by the late Rev. Elias Wimberly in

1947 and joined the Mount Gilead Baptist Church. He was a lifelong

resident of the East End Community, Durham, North Carolina.

George attended the Durham City Public Schools and a tailoring school with

the G. I. Bill. He possessed a God given talent to draw.

He was a World War II Army Veteran having served in the South Pacific

and the European Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1946. George

was a member of the Dorcas Masonic Lodge #460 for forty two years and

was a Senior Deacon.

George was a diligent and hard worker. For many years, he operated Styles

Shoe Shine Parlor on Dowd Street, part-time; establishing a good rapport

with many young men in the community because of his warm demeanor and

personal appearance. George retired from full-time employment with the

Research Triangle Institute in 1979 due to failing health.

He was affectionately addressed as “Styles” by his close friends.

SPONSOR: MRS. RETHA T. CHAVIS, WIFE

Deacon Hezekiah & Rev. Mrs. Betty D. Ruffin

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness: and all these things shall

be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

Segrid Davenport, goddaughter, has established a scholarship in honor

of her godparents, Deacon Hezekiah Ruffin and Rev. Betty Dunn Ruffin.

This favorite scripture of Deacon Hezekiah Ruffin has guided his life for

many years. He began his walk with God at Mt. Gilead in June of 1947.

Deacon was a very warm and gentle man who was firm in his faith in

Christ. He has served at Mt. Gilead in many capacities such as usher,

Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, Chairman of the

Benevolent Committee, Chairman of the Deacon Board, and dedicated

deacon.

He joined the church under the leadership of Dr. Wimfrey, was

ordained as “deacon” under Dr. Roland, and continued to serve and grow

under Dr. Moseley and Dr. Davis. A milestone in Deacon Ruffin’s life was

when he witnessed the building of the present day house of worship. His

name is carved on the cornerstone of this church. He loved the people and

ministry of Mt. Gilead.

In 1986, he married Betty Delores Dunn Ruffin. She was an ordained

associate minister at Charity Christian Fellowship, Inc. and served dutifully

in many capacities: Minister of Christian Education, Sunday School

Superintendent and Adult Class Teacher, Bible School instructor, Church

Clerk, and active member of the ministry of music and various other offices.

Inspiration: “Knowledge is rewarding: It is to the soul what the

Honeycomb is to the taste. Proverbs 24:13-14

SPONSORS: SEGRID DAVENPORT

MT. GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH

ATLAS & Willie Dunlap Mrs. Willie Dunlap joined Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in 1932, under the administration

of Rev. Wimberly. She is a charter member of the Pastor’s Aide Club and the Iris Cates

Club. She is a member of the Sunday School Department and Usher Department. She

served as a supervisor of the Junior Ushers from 1972 – 1984. She also served as a

member of the Social Committee for the overall church as well as different groups. Mrs.

Dunlap was a faithful participant of the Prayer Service and Bible Study.

Mr. Atlas Dunlap joined Mt. Gilead in 1939. In 1941, he became an active member of

the Usher Department and has been an active member. He joined the Male Chorus in

1942. He was a member of the Sunday School, Men’s Fellowship, and several

committees. Atlas was ordained as a deacon in 1962 under the administration of Rev. A.

D. Moseley. He actively attends Prayer Service for he truly believes in the power of

prayer.

My parents deserve to be honored permanently for the dedication they have shown in Mt.

Gilead Baptist Church. After 60 years of togetherness, their health has caused them to be

separated, but they still show interest in their church and in each other.

SPONSOR: REV. LINNARD MCCOY

RICKY RICARDO BRYANT

(1947 – 1968) “A Man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s heaven for”

Ricky Ricardo Bryant lived this motto to the fullest inn his short life. As a

1965 graduate of the Hillside High School he served as class officer in both

his Sophomore and Junior Years, and as President of the Senior Class and

Hillside Band. He was a member of the Senior Superlative Club and

Debating Team. With all other things, Ricky was a featured soloist on the

Tenor Saxophone in both the Concert and Marching Bands.

Hampton Institute was his college of choice, where he continued to excel.

He was a Pre-Dental Major, a member of the Swim Team, and advance

Officer in the Army ROTC Program and Junior Class Vice-president.

Ricky Bryant joined Mount Gilead at an early age. He was an active

Member of the Usher Board, the Junior Choir, and a leader in the Sunday

School

Ricky was a loving son, brother, nephew, family member and above all,

friend

SPONSORS: MRS. ORA BRYANT DAVIS

DISTRICT #7

THE REVEREND HAROLD ROLAND

The Reverend Harold Roland was call to pastor Mount Gilead Baptist Church in

May 1948. He served for 12 years and seven months. Under his leadership, Mount

Gilead continued to grow and became known as “The Little Church on the Corner for the

Cure and Care of Souls.” In the spring of 1956, the erection of the present church began.

In December 1956, the first worship service was held in the new church edifice during his

pastorate.

A loyal and steadfast disciple and messenger of the Christian Ministry for more

than 50 years, Rev. Roland left an indelible mark of service, uplifting and sacrificial love

on the Mount Gilead Family.

He received an A.B. degree from South Carolina State University (Orangeburg,

S.C.) and a Master of Divinity degree from the Howard University School of Religion

(Washington, D.C.). In addition, he has pursued special studies in pastoral counseling at

Union Theological Seminary and Yale University.

A keen interest in journalism led him to write weekly sermons in a column called

“Spiritual Insight” for the Carolina Times Newspaper. This column spanned a total of 17

years. He also published three booklets of sermons.

Rev. Roland was called to serve as Pastor of the new Mount Zion Baptist Church

in 1960 in Orangeburg, SC. He retired from the active pastorate in 1971 after 11 years at

New Mount Zion.

After his retirement from the church, he remained active in religious, civic and

educational pursuits. He continued to minister to college students as chaplain at South

Carolina State University, Claflin University and the Regional Medical enter of

Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties. Additionally, he served as an instructor in the Morris

College School of Religion Extension Program.

A native of Barnwell County, SC, he is married to the former Juanita Reddish.

They have one daughter, Dr. Harriet A. Roland, an assistant professor at South Carolina

State University

SPONSOR: MR. LEWIS OWENS, SR.

MRS. ETHEL BARBEE HOPKINS

(1930 – 1999) Mrs. Hopkins was born in Morrisville, North Carolina where she was

baptized at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

She joined Mt. Gilead in 1948 after moving to Durham. She was a

dedicated and faithful member of this church. She was very active in the

Nurses’ Aid and served two terms as President. She was a member of the

Usher Board and served as Secretary. She was a member of the Silver Set

and the Stewardship Committee and also worked in Vacation Bible School

and Sunday School.

Mrs. Hopkins was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Duke Medical Center.

This scholarship is given in memory of our mother, Mrs. Ethel Barbee

Hopkins by Nathaniel, Brenda, Michelle & Lewis.

SPONSORS: NATHANIEL, BRENDA,

MICHELLE & LEWIS

HELEN MORRISON

(1916 – 1987)

Helen Morrison was a graduate of Hillside High School. She received the B. S. degree

from Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, a M.A. degree

from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. She did further study at Duke University, the

University of North Carolina, and North Carolina Central University. Helen’s career

calling was a teacher and she loved children. Her teaching career lasted forty year. She

taught at Richard B. Harrison School in Selma, North Carolina for six years and at East

End-School in Durham, North Carolina for thirty four years.

Helen joined the Mount Gilead Baptist Church at an early age and served in many

capacities throughout her life. She served as Secretary of the Sunday School, Sunday

School Teacher, a member of the Finance Committee, the WIC Circle, a member of the

Willing Workers/Sunday School Class, Assistant for the Children’s Choir, Secretary of

District #8, and a member of Missionary Circle #2.

Helen was a member of professional and civic organizations including: past President of

the Durham Chapter of the Winston Salem State University Alumni Association, past

Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and a member of the Durham City/County

Retired School Personnel.

SPONSORS: MRS. WILHELMINA UPCHURCH

THE MORRISON FAMILY

Lewis Owens, Sr.

(1922-1994) Lottie Owens

MR. LEWIS NATHANIEL OWENS, SR. was

born in Blackville, South Carolina. He graduated

from Voorhees College and Tuskegee Institute.

He practiced the building crafts in Durham for

over thirty years.

His service to Mount Gilead includes the Pulpit

Committee, Evaluation Committee, Church clerk,

and Trustee Board where he served as Chairman

for 16 years. He completed the David Gilmore

Scholarship and started the Harold Roland

Scholarship. He donated a dozen gold plated

offering plates and hymnals to the church.

Mr. Owens was named Kappa Man of the Year in

1972. He was a life member of the NAACP,

Grand Past Exalted Ruler in 1979, Improved

Benevolent and Protective Order of the World. A

sincere advocate of the Boy Scout Program, he

received the Silver Beaver Award in 1972 and an

award for over thirty years of dedicated service to

Boy Scouts of America. He served as Brick

Mason Foreman with Durham City Schools from

1977 through 1987.

LOTTYE MITCHELL OWENS was born

in Saluda, South Carolina. She was educated

at South Carolina State University, NC

Central University, and the University of

North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a

teacher in the Durham City School System for

12 years.

Mrs. Owens is a long-time member of Mt.

Gilead Baptist Church and was an active

member of the Mt. Gilead Gospel Chorus.

She joined the church in 1953 after moving

to Durham from Washington, DC, where she

worked with the Federal Government Internal

Revenue Service.

Mrs. Owens served as Chairman of the

Christian Education Committee. In this

capacity, she served as a delegate for the

church and attended the American Baptist

Convention Christian Education Conference

in Baton Rouge, LA. She has worked with

the Sunday School Department, Vacation

Bible School, and Baptist Training Union. In

fact, she served as Assistant Director of

Baptist Training Union, and also served as the

General Clerk of BTU for a number of years.

SPONSOR: LEWIS N. OWENS, JR SPONSOR: IVAN OWENS

THE OWENS FAMILY

LEONARD AND MABLE LYON

(1896-1978) (1900-1993)

Leonard Washington Lyon, Sr. graduated from Whitted High School (now

Hillside High School) as Valedictorian of his class. He was an advocate of

education and a civic and community leader.

For a number of years, he was a member of the Union Baptist Church where

he served in many capacities. He was Superintendent of the Sunday School,

member of the Board of Trustees, member of the Male Chorus, and the

Senior Choir. Later, he affiliated with the Mount Gilead Baptist Church. He

became active in Sunday School, serving as a teacher. He also served as a

member of the Trustee Board and the Male Chorus.

Mable D. Lyon was a faithful and diligent worker. Through the years she

sang in the choir, belonged to the Pastor’s Aide Club, and lived to become

the oldest member of the church. Mrs. Lyon lived a long, honest and good

Mrs. Lottie Mitchell Owens and Mr. Lewis Owens, Sr. have two sons, Ivan Keith Owens, and Lewis Nathaniel Owens, Jr. (Pamela) and

five grandchildren – Antwain Lamonte Garrett, Tia Lance, Tiffany and Taylor Owens, and Ashley McCaskill.

life and was loved by all whose lives she touched. She was a matriarch of

the great Lyon’s Clan.

SPONSORS: TONIA BUTLER

ERNESTINE LYON

THE LYON FAMILY

GENEVA & THERMON HUDSON

(1921 – 1977) (1918 – 11989) Segrid (Audrey) their daughter, her husband, Clarence and their daughters, Jamila and

Jasmine have established a scholarship in honor of her parents, Geneva McDonald

Hudson and Thermon George Hudson.

Geneva Hudson was an active member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church from early

childhood. She was an active member of the Missionary Department and the Usher

Board. She was a member of the North Durham Community, involved in improving

hiring practices for others, improving educational programs for children and adults.

Thermon George Hudson was born in Sweet Home, Arkansas. Mr. Hudson was a

World War II Veteran. He joined Mount Gilead in 1972, serving faithfully until his

health no longer permitted him to do so. He was a member of the Sunday School, Senior

Citizen’s Organization, District #4, Men-In-Action for Christ, Durham Ushers Union and

Vice President of the Men’s Usher Board.

He was employed for many years at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. When he

retired in 1978, he served as a school crossing guard through the Durham Police

Department.

“He will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in His paths.” Isaiah 2:3

SPONSORS: SERID H. DAVENPORT

THE HUDSON FAMILY

THE MOUNT GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH USHER BOARD

DAVID M. GILMORE

1906 – 1981

David “Dave ” M. Gilmore was owner and operator of the Union Tailoring

Shop for forty years. He was a member of the Mount Gilead Baptist church

Trustee Board. He served on the board for 47 years, the last three years as

Chairman. He retired from the board in 1969 and was named Trustee

Emeritus.

He was a member of the 3 C’s Club, the Bull City Elk’s Lodge #317, the

Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, the NAACP, and a

member of the Durham Business and Professional Chain.

SPONSOSRS: THE GILMORE FAMILY

MR. LEWIS OWENS, SR.

WILLIE SNEED

Mrs. Willie Goldie Royster Sneed was born on May 16, 1910 to the late Charles and

Kiszia Brown Mason Royster of Durham, North Carolina. She received her education in

the Durham City Schools. She was joined in holy matrimony to Freddie Douglas Sneed

in 1929. From this union three children were born: Alice, Fred, Jr. and Kittye. She

became a widow in 1943 when her husband Freddie died of a heart attack. She was

employed as a Custodial Supervisor in the James E. Shepherd Library at North Carolina

Central University for twenty-five years.

Mrs. Sneed joined the Mount Gilead Baptist Church at an early age, and worked

faithfully in many organizations of the church and community for more than seventy

years. Among the organizations at her church with which she was affiliated are the

Missionary Circle, Teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class, and a member of the

Senior Choir. She was also one of the leaders of the Sunshine Band.

Willie Sneed was President of the Durham County Missionary Union, a member of the

Board of the North Carolina Baptist Association, an honorary member of the Baptist

Board. She was also a member of the Daughters of Dorcas, and the Lion Park Garden

Club. Mrs. Sneed was also very active in a variety of civic organizations including the

North Durham Neighborhood Housing Association.

During her lengthy service to the Lord, she received numerous awards from various

organizations: the Church Women United, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.,

Women’s Auxiliary of the New Hope Association, and the Women’s Baptist Convention.

SPONSOR: THE SNEED FAMILY

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Nellie Samuel Smith

(1921 – 1987)

Mrs. Nellie Smith was an active and faithful member of the Mount

Gilead Baptist Church, lovingly known as “Aunt Nellie” by the youth.

She served as Church Pianist, Chairperson of the Singles Ministry,

Bereavement Committee, the Gospel Chorus, District #6, Pastor’s Aide,

Baptist Youth Fellowship, Willing Worker’s Sunday School Class, the

Iris Cates Club, Baptism Committee and the Women’s Day Committee.

A nurse by profession, she consistently and constantly helped and cared

for others which she felt was her mission.

Her children wish to leave this scholarship in her honor.

SPONSORS: SANDRA SAMUEL JOHNSON

SAMUEL CHILDREN AND FAMILY

THE CHOIRS OF MOUNT GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH

ROBERT LEWIS HOPSON

(1943 – 1982) Robert Lewis Hopson, son of the late Mrs. Lonnie Mae and Mr. Willie

Hopson, was born March 30, 1943. He attended East End Elementary

School, Whitted Junior High School and was a 1960 graduate of Hillside

High School.

He joined Mount Gilead Baptist Church on April 18, 1954 at the age of

eleven. He was a member of the Boy Scouts and Junior Choir.

Robert chose printing as a profession. He was an apprentice printer for the

City of Durham Printing Department. He became Supervisor of the Printing

Department at North Carolina Central University and supervisor of the

Printing Department at Durham Technical Institute until his death.

He was a veteran of the US Army and Vietnam War.

Robert was the loving father of three children, Nichelle, Nicole and Robert,

Jr. whose achievements are a credit to the memory of their father. He is

remembered as a faithful son, brother and a man of warmth and gentle spirit.

SPONSOR: MRS. LONNIE HOPSON, (deceased)

MR. WILLIAM

HOPSON

The Reverend Dr. Alexander Dumas Moseley

1910-1986 Rev. Dr. Alexander D. Moseley served as pastor, leader, counselor, friend,

and teacher of the Mount Gilead Baptist Church from August 1961 until his

retirement in December 1981. Upon his retirement, he was bestowed the

honor of Pastor Emeritus of the Mount Gilead Baptist Church, serving in the

capacity until his demise in April, 1986.

Dr. Moseley served in the following capacities: President of the NAACP for

four years, President of the Southern Baptist Christian Leadership

Conference, Executive Committee of the Durham Committee on the Affairs

of Black People, and Executive Committee of the John Avery Boys Club.

During the 20 years of his pastorate at Mount Gilead, the quality of life for

the Mount Gilead Church family grew stronger because of his love and

concern, dedication and hard work for the Mount Gilead Baptist Church—

but most of all because of his divine faith in the Almighty God. He was

married to Earle Cleaves, and they have one daughter, Alexis Earle.

God has so significantly blessed the work of Dr. Moseley. His work and his

teachings will live forever.

SPONSORS: MRS. ERLE C. MOSELEY

MOUNT GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL

MRS. ELMIRA MARTIN

(1882 – 1972)

Mrs. Elmira Martin (1892 – 1972) was an active member of the Usher Board over a

period of forty-eight years. During this period she organized two Junior Boards,

and she was known as the “Mother of the Usher Board”.

Mrs. Martin joined the Senior Missionary Circle to 1919 and remained a faithful

member over a period of fifty-three years.

She joined the Sunday School in 1919. She taught a Junior Sunday Class for

fourteen years, beginning 1920 through 1934. She was also assistant teacher of the

Truth Seekers Class (now the Bettie Tuck Sunday School Class) for a number of

years. She was a member of the B.Y.P.U. (now the B.T.U.), and she served as

President one year during the thirties.

Mrs. Martin will be remembered as a person who was interested in young children,

and through her efforts, many children joined the Sunday School, B.T. U., and the

church. She was also a charter member of the Iris Cates Club

SPONSORS: MOUNT GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH USHER BOARD

NORFOLK BURTON, PRESIDENT