obituaries

Jun 19, 2017

Mrs. Paula Stevenson, 83, passed away June 19, 2017 after a short period of illness. Paula was born in Nassau, Bahamas to the late Kenneth & Rebecca Strachan. She was a retired educator of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Highland Avenue.

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

Jun 19, 2017

Naomi Bradley McGriff was born on Thursday, October 31, 1929 to the parents of Henry and Florence Bradley in Winston Salem, NC.

She loved her family dearly, and was an advocate for the welfare of children. She did not believe in wasting food. She was often found donating food from work to children in the neighborhood. This...

Jun 16, 2017

Bertha Lee Matthews Clinkscales was born in Bishopville, SC on April 8, 1932 to Mary Mickle Fuller & Allen Byrd.  She left her earthly home for her eternal home on June 16, 2017 at Forest Heights Assisted Living.

Bertha, at an early age, moved to Winston-Salem with her mother where she helped raise her siblings, James Earl...

Jun 13, 2017

Milton Linwood Williams, Sr., 66, passed away June 13, 2017 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County to Mr. Milz Williams and Mrs. Rosavee Williams. Mr. Williams attended Forsyth County Public Schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1967. He was employed at Hanes Brand, Inc., where he retired as a Forklift Operator.

He...

Jun 11, 2017

Mr. Michael Ray Moore, 62, affectionately known to his family and dear friends as "BOOTNEY" was born June 6, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to Dorothy Lee Moore and William Armstrong.  He took a piece of our hearts with him on June 11, 2017 when God decided to call his son home.

BOOTNEY was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth...

Jun 11, 2017

June B. Ragins, 87, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed on June 11, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born June 9, 1930, to the late Sadie and Jones Broadway.  She was the oldest of six siblings.  She was married to the late Marion Lawson Ragins, for over 50 years.

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Jun 11, 2017

Cynthia Marie Brown Hall was born on August 7, 1952 to Mack and Freddie H. Brown. She departed her life at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

She was a graduate of Anderson High School Class of 1970. She retired from Sara Lee Hosiery with over 25 years of service...

Jun 7, 2017

Mother Mildred Exits Earth on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 and Heaven Celebrates!

Mildred Thompson Hash returned to heaven after living a life of service to others in obedience to God with determination, passion and dedication on earth for 95 years! Her life was filled with helping others - the poor, the hungry, the orphaned, the unloved, and...

Jun 7, 2017

Judy Ray Redd was born in Atlanta GA on July 4, 1947 to John Ray and Helen Walker Ray.  She transitioned from labor to reward during the quiet early morning hours on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Judy attended the public schools of Atlanta and graduated from Bernie Harris High School, Athens GA in 1965.  She received the...

Jun 6, 2017

Nealie Lee Ellerbe, aka "Bo", 78, Honorably Discharged Veteran of the US Armed Forces, was born October 25, 1938 in Latta, SC to Annie Feen Ellerbe.  He departed this earthly life on June 6, 2017. Mr. Ellerbe resided in Brooklyn, NY for 39 years and then moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1999. He graduated from Latimer High School in...

Jun 5, 2017

Mr. Marcus Antonio Payton, II, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia to Marcus Antonio Payton, Sr. and Tracy Denise Shaw.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1212 N. Dunleith Ave., W-S,...

Jun 4, 2017

Mrs. Alma Lee Watkins Hart, 79, of 3052 Greeley St. was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and was a retired food service employee of 64 Reynolds.

Mrs. Hart passed away Sunday, June 4, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 3, 2017

Thelma Sarah Bell Graham was born in New York City, New York on July 21, 1928 to Lula Almetta Dudley Bell and Elver Lee Bell.  She was the granddaughter of George Dudley and Sarah Hardy Dudley of Greenville, North Carolina and Nash P. Bell and Lucy Dixon Bell of Swansboro, North Carolina.  As a child, she spent her summers...

Jun 3, 2017

Our one and only son with a heart of gold is gone. Mark Lee Spencer, 36, departed this life on June 3, 2017.

He survived by his loving parents, Phillip and Lynn Spencer and a host of other relatives and friends.

We will always love and miss you. Love, Mom, Dad, and Charlie.

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Jun 2, 2017

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

Mr. Carvin "C.B." Boyd, Sr., 92, formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was born December 14, 1924 in Gaston County,...

May 31, 2017

Oliver Odell White, affectionately called "Puddin," passed away at CRT Golden Lamb Rest Home on May 31, 2017, following a period of illness. He was born to the late Thelma Louise White and Albert Haston in Forsyth County, NC on February 5, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Alphonso White,...

May 31, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Jones Rucker, 67, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the Church.

May 31, 2017

Donavan Elijah Whitehead was born January 23, 1994 in Newark, NJ and passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in the comfort of his home after battling a long fought illness.

Donavan graduated from North Forsyth High School in 2012 where he played on the football and wrestling teams.  He was an avid lover of all sports, with...

May 30, 2017

Ms. Catherine Arvetta Hawkins-Speller, 52, of 9473 Glenn Road, Lewisville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1964 in Forsyth County to the late Howard Hawkins and Thomasina Hawkins.

"Cookie" as she was affectionately known, was educated in the local...

May 28, 2017

Debra Gail Frazier, 62, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC after a brief illness.

Born March 10, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC, she graduated from West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, NC.  She worked most of her life as a nursing assistant, care-sitter, and raised countless children from infancy.  Debra was...