obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

Retired SFC Eugene Mabry, 73, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2018.  Born in Lexington, NC, he lived in Winston-Salem for most of his life.  Mr. Mabry graduated from Dunbar HS in 1963, worked as an Engineer for Fairchild Industries and proudly served as a US Army Veteran.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, July...

Jul 22, 2018

Roslyn Denise Searcy-Young, 59, affectionately known as "Queen", was unexpectedly welcomed home into the kingdom of heaven at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on July 22, 2018.  Those of us blessed to know this amazingly brilliant, gifted, versatile, loving, and phenomenally special woman, understand that mere words aren't enough to express the lasting impact she has eternally imprinted on...

Jul 22, 2018

Luzelle Harris Barber, 70, of Advance NC, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Luzelle was born in Abbeville, SC on April 26, 1948, to the late Woodrow Wilson Harris, Sr. and Eva Woods Harris. She retired from Novant Health, Inc. after 31 dedicated years.  Luzelle was a member of Sisters of James H. Young Memorial Chapter 592...

Jul 21, 2018

Juanita Diane Sheppard Coleman succumbed to a weak heart and departed from this life on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the age of 67.  She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 5, 1950 to Charlie Marshall Sheppard and Susannah Nelson.  She married her high school sweetheart while still in the 12th grade in 1968, and they have been...

Jul 15, 2018

Willie B. Rogers, 77, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 17, 1940 to the late Sallie and Willie Rodgers. He passed away July 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK.

He graduated from Atkins High School in 1958 and Winston-Salem State University in 1970. He retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1996 after 38 years of service. He...

Jul 12, 2018

Mr. George McFadden, 64, passed away July 12, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church with Reverend William Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.

Jul 12, 2018

Mrs. Bertha Alice Grant, age 86, was born November 17, 1931 as Bertha Alice Johnson in Chester, SC.  On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Bertha departed this life peacefully in her sleep.

Bertha leaves behind her daughter, Kathy L. Grant-McCoy of Alpharetta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be...

Jul 11, 2018

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lonnell Giles passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018.  He was born to the late John Wesley "Charlie" Jiles and Ethel Miller Jiles in 1930 and was a life-long resident of Winston Salem, NC.

Mr. Giles was a U.S. Army veteran.  He graduated from Carver High School and continued his education at Winston Salem...

Jul 10, 2018

Mr. Ashielle Webster, 40, departed this life unexpectedly on July 10, 2018 in Orlando, FL.  He was born on January 21, 1978 to Michelena Hector and Julien Webster. Ashielle was preceded in death by his sister, Inka Ashinka Webster; aunt, Shirley Steele; and his uncle, Anthony Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memories his precious daughter, Ashinka...

Jul 9, 2018

Irma Jean Jackson, daughter of the late Willie Mack and Loree Butler Jackson, was born on June 14, 1947 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. On Monday, July 9, 2018, she made her transition into eternal life at Novant Health.

Ms. Jackson was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Irma Jean Jackson graduated from Atkins High School...

Jul 8, 2018

Debbie LaVerne Williams was born April 16, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Edith Williams and Wallace Hampton.  She passed away July 8, 2018 in Greensboro, NC.

She was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and was retired from Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.  Debbie was a devoted member of Next Level Christian Church where she...

Jul 8, 2018

Katrina Michelle Payne, daughter of the late David and Katie Payne, was born November 5, 1963 and was the youngest of eleven children.  She surrendered her fight and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in W-S, NC.

Katrina graduated from North Forsyth High School Class of 82...

Jul 7, 2018

Jimmice Hart Jones was born on October 5, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Sarah McCracken Hart and Joseph Lee Hart.

Jimmice graduated from Parkland High School in 1978 and was a 1982 graduate of WSSU. She was formerly employed by Piedmont Airlines/US Airways.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 7, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Henderson Lomax, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  She was born May 24, 1948 in Winston-Salem to the late Nora D. Henderson.

Sandra was a lifelong, active member of St. James AME Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Anderson High School.  Upon graduation, she matriculated to Russell's...

Jul 4, 2018

Mr. Leonard A. Carter, 27, was born 8-12-1990 and passed away 7-4-2018.  He was the son of Sterling & Shelby Carter.  Leonard attended the WS/FC schools and Forsyth Tech.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents; sister; and a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Jul 2, 2018

Mrs. Cynthia Joan Speas Cloud was called to heaven on June 30, 2018 after serving our Lord for 84 years. Affectionately known as "Joan" or "Joanne," she was born the second of six children on March 25, 1934 to the late Margaret V. Speas and Elmer Speas.

Joan graduated from Carver High School in 1953. She attended...

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Gerald Lamar Chalmers, 47, departed this life on June 30, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was the son of the late James Albert Chalmers and Geraldine Young Chalmers.  He was a retired US Navy Veteran and a 1989 graduate of Glenn High School.  He was also a member of Post Master Bivouac Lodge #503 of the Masonic...

Jun 29, 2018

Frederick Willis Couthen, affectionately known as "Weedie", 76, was born on May 8, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to Samuel F. Couthen and Louise Welch Couthen.  He departed this life on June 29, 2018.

He retired with over 40 years of service from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and the Coliseum Shell Service Station both of Winston-Salem, NC.

Jun 27, 2018

James Baity Chisholm, 93, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Danby House Assisted Living Center. He was born January 25, 1925, in Chester, South Carolina to the late Mozelle Chisholm Cunningham and Avis Chisholm. He was the last surviving sibling of nine.  He made his home in Winston-Salem where he attended public schools, worked, and raised his family. ...

Jun 26, 2018

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7)

Ms. Ajoia M. Green, born December 11, 1978 to Charles and Janet Green in Syracuse, New York, transitioned from her earthly house to her eternal home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

She was a graduate...