obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

"Mama told us we'd miss her someday. We do."

Our beautiful mother, Mary Tommie Rucker Young, 94, died April 17, 2025 at Brookridge Retirement Home after a short period of declining health. Mama lived a long life filled with adventure. She was born April 24, 1930, in Davie County to the late Eldo and Leeo Baker Rucker,...

Apr 17, 2025

Lellar Davis Bowman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was born on June 15, 1928, in Rock Hill, SC, to Carrie McCright Davis and Isaiah Davis. She peacefully entered eternal rest on April 17, 2025, at Trellis Support Center in Winston Salem, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. On August 11,1952, she married...

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Willie "Billy" Lee Brooks, 91, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this life peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, strength, and community dedication.

Born in Augusta, GA and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Willie was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.  He was the proud son of the late Lucille and Bennie Brooks and was...

Apr 14, 2025

Born in the spring of 1955 to Jacob & Sallie Hughes, Donald Ray Hughes was a bright and intellectual addition to a large and loving family. His strong and stately demeanor led his mother to affectionately coin him with the nickname "Butch." Don's intelligence, warm personality and gentlemanly stature positioned him to create a life of high achievement in...

Apr 10, 2025

James Nathaniel Brannon, Sr., was born on October 9, 1943 in Belmont, NC to Nathaniel S. Brannon and Marion B. Simmons.

Following the death of his father, his family moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he joined Hanes Memorial CME Church. His family later joined St. John CME Church where he was an active attendee of the Sunday...

Apr 9, 2025

Walter Lewis McMehan

"Brother"  "Papa"

June 23, 1937 – April 9, 2025

Walter Lewis McMehan, affectionately known as "Brother" and "Papa" peacefully transitioned from this life on April 9, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center under the compassionate care of Hospice. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, resided...

Apr 6, 2025

James Patterson, Jr., affectionately known as "JP," was born to the late James Patterson, Sr., and Rebecca Collins Patterson on October 19, 1958, in Winston-Salem, NC. He entered eternal rest on April 6, 2025, at the age of 66. James was a graduate of West Forsyth High School, Class of 1977. Upon graduation, James enlisted in the United States...

Apr 5, 2025

Our beloved matriarch, Mrs. Barbara Coleman Barr, age 78, peacefully departed this life to join the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on September 15, 1946, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Elder James Aaron Coleman and Annie Coleman. She was raised in a home grounded in Christian...

Mar 30, 2025

Isaac Fred Pitts, Sr. was born on Tuesday, May 16, 1939, in Winston-Salem, NC to James and Bertha Pitts who both preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his siblings, James Cornell Pitts, Harvey Pitts, Thomas Pitts, Benjamin Pitts, and Willie Joe Pitts. Isaac went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025....

Mar 30, 2025

Sandra Crawford Crews, fondly known as "Jean," was born June 12, 1949. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Doris Kinzer Harris; her father, James Crawford; and her beloved sister, Elrita "Elaine" Brockman.

Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Mar 29, 2025

Ricky Powell's story began on August 24, 1954. He departed this life March 29, 2025 .

Born the eldest son of Louise Melinda Beasley and Charlie Wade Powell, Ricky Powell led an eventful life full of adventure, love, triumph, and regret—each chapter contributing to the development of his character and the man he ultimately strove...

Mar 28, 2025

Sylvia Ann Carter Davidson, age 67, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 28, 2025. Sylvia was born on September 7, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Carroll Carter and Mary Jeffries Carter. Sylvia was last married to the late Lester Davidson, III, until his death on October 25,...

Mar 24, 2025

Earl Hilton Martin, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 in Houston, TX, at the age of 76. The oldest child of Richard Hilton Martin and Glinner Jamison Martin, Earl was born on December 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Earl grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Carver Consolidated School, now...

Mar 22, 2025

Virginia Maxine Ashby was born to the late Roy Ottice Evans and Jennie Beal Evans on October 15, 1945, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She ascended to her heavenly home on Friday, March 22, 2025, after an extended illness in Kannapolis, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was educated in the Forsyth County School...

Mar 19, 2025

Jacqulin Ann Witherspoon was born on March 10, 1945, to the late Golder Strain Witherspoon, Sr. and Agnes Lorraine Thomas Witherspoon. She was the third of four children born to this union.

Jacqulin departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. "Jack"/"Jackie" just celebrated her 80th birthday.

Jackie was preceded in death by her...

Mar 18, 2025

Daniel Winford Moyer Sr., lovingly known as "Papa," passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 3, 1941, to the late Frank Moyer Sr. and Dora Hardy Moyer, Daniel was raised in a home filled with love, faith, and strong family values — principles he carried throughout his life and passed on...

Mar 16, 2025

James Leroy Parms, also known as "Spunky", a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, just days shy of his 68th birthday. Born on March 22, 1957, to Annie and Johnny Parms Jr., James was a man of unwavering faith and integrity who touched the lives of many throughout his journey.

With...

Mar 16, 2025

Antoine Jovon Gore, 44, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away Sunday March 16, 2025.  He was born on September 7, 1980 to Willie Henry Gore and Elaine Hardin Gore.

In his early years, Jovon was a member of Kimberly Park Holiness Church where he participated in the Young People's Holiness Association (YPHA), Junior and Young Adult Choirs,...

Mar 15, 2025

Aragatha Ingram Smith, affectionately known as "Ms. Gatha", was born on July 22, 1932 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Tyson and Flossie Ingram. The family later moved to Winston-Salem, NC where Aragatha attended the local public schools. She departed this earthly life on March 15, 2025 after an extended period of illness. She was employed by NC Baptist...

Mar 14, 2025

Tyrone "Wayne" George, beloved son of the late Mildred Friday George and Eddie George, Sr., passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on February 13, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he spent most of his life surrounded by family, friends, and the familiar comforts of home.

After college,...