obituaries

Sep 7, 2017

Rossie Rebecca Singletary McNeill "Babydoll" was born February 12, 1927 in Bladenboro, NC to the late Lonnie and Mamie Singletary.

She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Clark, NC in 1945.

She was married to the late Legoston McNeill and to this union five children were born.

She retired...

Sep 6, 2017

Veleria Diane Blackwell was the daughter of the late Jennie C. Blackwell and the late John Arthur Livingston. "Diane", as she was affectionately called, was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC along with 10 other siblings.  She was the wonderful mother of one daughter, Trevia "Truck" and two sons, Kawaun and Rakin, whom she loved dearly.  Her two oldest...

Sep 5, 2017

Doris Humphrey Davenport Ferree transitioned to her heavenly home on September 5, 2017.  She was born in Dallas, NC, daughter of Blair and Verna Humphrey.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Aaron Davenport; and a son, Kevin Davenport.

She completed her college undergraduate work at Bennett College, Greensboro, NC, (where she was...

Sep 5, 2017

Mrs. Mamie Lee Hayes Little, 89, passed away peacefully at home September 5, 2017.

She was born March 10, 1928 in Greeleyville, SC to Madison and Jannie Hayes.

She relocated to W-S, NC and was employed at Baptist Hospital until she retired at age 59.

She was a dedicated member of Second Calvary...

Sep 4, 2017

Tammy Denise Dunlap, the daughter of the late Mr. Henry Dunlap and Velma Jeter Dunlap, was born January 28, 1966 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life on September 4, 2017 at Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She graduated from West Forsyth High School and attended North Carolina Central University and Winston-Salem State University. She was a...

Sep 4, 2017

Roland Jackson, also known as "Ron" and "Ronald", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 19, 1971 to Diane Jackson and Robert Mickens.  He departed his life on September 4, 2017.

He graduated from RJ Reynolds High School and moved to Atlanta, GA in 1998 where he studied Business Administration at AIU Buckhead.  He worked at Atlanta...

Sep 3, 2017

Dorothy Tucker Jordan died peacefully at her home on September 3, 2017.

Dorothy was born November 26, 1930 to the union of Clarence and Minerva Tucker.  Dorothy enjoyed a life of travel and entertaining close friends.  One would say she worked as hard as she played.  Dorothy graduated from the historic Lincoln Academy in Asheville, NC and...

Sep 2, 2017

Lonnie Leandris Cockerham, Jr. (a.k.a. "June") was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lonnie William Cockerham and the late Nellie Bailey Cockerham on October 22, 1933.  He was the second of nine children.  At the age of 83, Lonnie joined our loving Savior on the morning of Saturday, September 2, 2017.

During his early life, Lonnie...

Sep 1, 2017

Apostle Garland Alphonso Wallace, Jr., "Mickey", was born May 12, 1962 to Garland Alphonso Wallace, Sr. and Diane Yvonne Caldwell Wallace in Winston-Salem, NC.  Garland ascended from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Apostle Wallace's mother; grandparents, Hubert Caldwell, Mary Elizabeth Caldwell and Samuel Wallace, and Henrietta Wallace preceded him in...

Aug 31, 2017

Mr. Eddie Jonathan Deatherage, 55, passed away August 31, 2017.  He was born in Forsyth County to Shelby Nelson Deatherage and the late John William Deatherage.

He graduated from North Stokes High School in 1979 and went on to attend NC State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Chemistry in 1985....

Aug 31, 2017

Mrs. Geraldine Cunningham, 83, of 1625 E. 3 rd Street (University Place), went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2017.  She was an active member of Zion Memorial Baptist Church where she regularly attended Sunday School, worked with the tutoring program where she read to the children and prepared meals.  She was...

Aug 30, 2017

Mr. Ronnie Wiggins, 53, formerly of Aulander, NC passed away August 30, 2017. He was born October 24, 1963 to Sidney and Fannie Wiggins in Ahoskie, NC.

Ronnie was employed for many years at Douglas Battery in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was a longtime member of First Waughtown Baptist Church where he...

Aug 29, 2017

Mrs. Frances Olivia Murrell-Shelly, "Hudie", of Clemmons NC, was born September 3, 1959 to the late William Murrell Sr. and Sarah Frances M. Welch.  She departed this life on August 29, 2017 at the K. B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC.

Olivia attended the Stokes County Public Schools and received her diploma from South Stokes...

Aug 28, 2017

Mrs. Delma Delores Crosby, 61, affectionately known as "Lulabell" of 3707 Sawyer Drive, Winston-Salem, NC was born December 1, 1955 to Mr. Willie J. Cain and Ms. Etta B. Murray. She departed this life on Monday, August 28, 2017. She attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She...

Aug 25, 2017

Mrs. Annie "Ann Lois" Hardy Davis (known to her kids and grandchildren as "Ma") of 1836 E 5th St., transitioned from earth to our heavenly Father on August 25, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born on October 6, 1935 to Mr. William F. & Mrs. Annie Bell Hardy in Gaffney, SC. She was...

Aug 23, 2017

Mr. Milton Ray Kelly , 70, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at St. Matthew Apostolic Church. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30 on Wednesday at the Church....