obituaries

James Giles

Dec 20, 2017

James Leon Giles was born in Winston-Salem, NC on April 19, 1934 to John "Charlie" and Ethel Miller Giles. He departed this life December 20, 2017.

Jimmy, as he was affectionately called, was employed by Lucent Technologies for 35 years as a Layout Operator.  He was also employed part-time at Forsyth Country Club for 30 years.  He...

Joseph Harris

Dec 20, 2017

Joseph Henry Harris was born to Robert G. Heilig, Sr. and Cindy Louise Hawkins on August 28, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY.  On December 20, 2017 he was called home to be with the Lord.

Joseph was retired from Simon's Landscaping and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Jacqueline Crawford

Dec 18, 2017

Jacqueline Lenora Huntley Porter Crawford transitioned from earth into eternal life on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, W-S, NC surrounded by her loving family.

Jackie was born January 6, 1951 in Roanoke, VA to the late James Thomas Huntley and Doretha Huntley Lyons.

Jackie inspired many people with her positive...

Willie Sutton, Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Willie H. "Popcorn" Sutton Jr., 69, passed away Friday December 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born September 1, 1948 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Ernestine Stevenson and Willie H. Stevenson Sr. In 1977 he was married to Valencia Carpenter Sutton who has remained a true friend and stuck by his side....

James Davis, Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

On December 15, 2017, James Anthony Davis, Jr., departed this life and entered his eternal home.

He was born June 26, 1988 to Jaculine Clayton and James Davis Sr.

James was a graduate of the Mount Tabor High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College in Collision Repair/ Refinishing Technology

James Anthony Davis,...

Lester Carpenter

Dec 15, 2017

Mr. Lester Eugene "FATS" Carpenter was born July 16, 1939 and passed away December 15, 2017.  He was the husband of Peggy M. Carpenter; and the father of Evangelist Pamela L. Phillps, Daniel McManus, Todd McManus, Christia McManus, and Robert Carpenter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist...

Sheila Alick

Dec 12, 2017

Sheila Yvonaie Alick, 58, was born on February 4, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Clayton and Maxine Beverly Alick. God called her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was a graduate of Winston Salem State University and at the time of her passing a graduate student at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. A devoted Christian to her...

Bobby Durham

Dec 12, 2017

A life of wonderment and vitality for Bobby Albert Durham, 65, came to an end on December 12, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born on March 3, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to Jasper Durham, Jr. and Lula Barnes Durham Charles.

After receiving his high school diploma, Bobby began working at the Schlitz...

Kathy Stewart

Dec 11, 2017

Kathy Allen Stewart was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 12, 1960 and departed this life at the age of 57 on December 11, 2017 at 10:59am at home with her loved ones.

Kathy was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother.  She was a fun and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews and she brought...

Anita Howard

Dec 10, 2017

Anita Yvette Howard, 57, passed Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was born October 10, 1960, in Winston-Salem, NC, the daughter of the late Howard Wilkins and surviving Lois Wilkins.

In 1978, Anita graduated from East Forsyth High School. She worked at Baptist Hospital for 27 years and was known by her colleagues as a very strong and...

Phyllis Lester

Dec 8, 2017

Phyllis Amelia Lester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 8, 2017.  She was born on Sunday, August 6, 1950 at her family's home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the third of six children of the late Marjorie (nee Thurston) and Waldo C. Lester, Sr.  She attended grade school locally and in Itazuke, Japan, while her family...

Thelma Richardson

Dec 8, 2017

Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Thelma Lee Richardson departed this earthly life on December 8, 2017 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was born July 25, 1925 in Monroe, NC the daughter of Clyde & Geneva Mitchell Brown.

Formerly of Philadelphia, PA, she was a faithful member of Philippian Baptist Church.  She married Cyrus C. Richardson and to...

Teresa Thomas

Dec 7, 2017

Mrs. Teresa Barksdale Thomas , 46, passed away December 7, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Woodland Cemetery.

Dempsey Bullock

Dec 7, 2017

Dempsey Bullock, "Duke" as he was affectionately called by loved ones, was at home in every country where he lived during his lifetime of travels around the world.  Dempsey's love for travel began with service to his country in the U S Navy, from which he was honorably discharged. This training led to a career as a Merchant Seaman...

Mary Miller

Dec 6, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Miller, 64, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Mary was born December 1, 1953 in Winston-Salem, NC, to Charlotte Miller and Paul Burns. Affectionately known as 'Mae-Mae,' she adored her family and was a mother to all. She was full of zest for life, a pillar in her community, friend and confidante to many....

Edward "Buck" Joyner, Sr.

Dec 6, 2017

Edward "Buck" Joyner, Sr. was born October 26, 1949, in Winston-Salem, NC and departed this life on December 6, 2017 in Hampton, VA. He was the third child born to the late Edward and Imogene Joyner. Ed began his education in Winston-Salem public schools, receiving his diploma from Parkland High School. His basketball talent led him to Florida Memorial...

Douglas Martin, Jr.

Dec 5, 2017

Douglas Charles Martin, Jr., 62, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. Doug was born November 22, 1955 in New Orleans, LA to Douglas Charles Martin Sr.  and Constance Martin (Derbigny).

He was awarded a full academic scholarship to attend Columbia University and received his bachelor's degree in 1977. Douglass continued...

Beverly Cox

Dec 5, 2017

Miss Beverly A. Cox passed away early Tuesday morning, December 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born to Miss Norma Jean Cox on March 13, 1961.  Beverly worked at K&W Cafeteria for many years.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her sibling, Brian Cox.

Beverly leaves behind to cherish her memory...

Pearl Armstrong

Dec 4, 2017

Mrs. Pearl C. Armstrong passed away peacefully on December 4, 2017 at NH Forsyth Medical Center. She was the youngest of six siblings born May 26, 1939 to John Conrad and Georgia Glenn Conrad.

Pearl attended the public schools of Winston Salem Forsyth/County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 34 years,...