Frank Kelly Horton
Sep 28, 2016
Franklin Kelly Horton was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 4, 1968 to Sherry Wilson Horton of Kernersville, NC and Franklin Horton of TN. Kelly was raised in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from Carver High School, Kelly enlisted in the US Army and served 4 years as an Airborne Medic during Desert Storm. Kelly had been ill for some time...
George Wilson
Sep 26, 2016
George Wise Wilson was born on June 14, 1963 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Harvey Wilson and the late Janie Mae Poole. George passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife Tandra Wilson; four sons, Denard Williams, Dante Wilson, Ronnie Key and Jamar Connor; four daughters, Latisha Pate, Shanice Simpson, LaToya Key,...
Henry Ivy Lewis
Sep 26, 2016
Mr. Henry Ivy Lewis, Jr., of 2524 Reynolds Park Road quietly and peacefully made his transition to eternal rest on September 26, 2016. He was born June 20, 1944 to Henry I. Lewis, Sr. and Juanita Doby Lewis. Henry was educated in the Winston Salem Forsyth County School System. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. He...
Charlie Jordan, Sr.
Sep 25, 2016
Mr. Charlie J. Jordan, Sr., affectionately known as "CJ", 81, of Winston-Salem departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a period of illness. He was born to Lillie Mae Riggins Jordan and John Henry Jordan, Sr. in Laurinburg, N.C. Upon moving to Winston-Salem as an adult, he met and married his wife,...
Margaret E. Jones
Sep 24, 2016
Ms. Margaret E. Jones, 80, was born on August 25, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC but spent most of her life in Greensboro, NC and the last year of her life in Winston-Salem, NC with her daughter, April Bonaparte. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, September 30, 2016 at Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 3010 Carver School Road with...
Louise Minnie Burch Mccray
Sep 21, 2016
Mrs. Louise Minnie Burch McCray, 92, departed this life Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born November 9, 1923 in Williamsburg County, Hemingway, SC to the late Mr. Ervin and Julia Burch. Residing in Winston-Salem for the majority of her adult life, she raised her children and was a faithful employee at Novant Health. She leaves to cherish her memory...
Evelyn Everett
Sep 19, 2016
Mrs. Evelyn Everett, 93, of 8607 Bromfield Road, Oak Ridge, NC passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Carver Road Church of Christ with Brother Jefferson R. Caruthers, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until...
Joseph Timmons
Sep 17, 2016
Mr. Joseph C. Timmons, 75, departed this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 2, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC to Harry and Bessie Timmons. He was the last of 8 siblings, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his nieces, Victoria Timmons Duncan (Mozell) and Margretta Lyerly; and...
Karodd Revon Nash
Sep 16, 2016
Mr. Karodd Revon "Rodd" Nash, 25, was born to Alvin Nash and Learlese "Lisa" Scott on April 15, 1991 in Winston-Salem, NC. He unexpectedly left his earthly home on Friday, September 16, 2016. He attended Parkland High School and loved basketball and football. He was preceded in by his brother, Brian "Binky" Glenn. Karodd leaves to cherish his memory his...
Mabel Sharpe Barber
Sep 15, 2016
Mabel Savannah Sharpe Barber was born on May 31, 1918, in Greensboro, NC to the late George W. Sharpe and Lamar Ingram Sharpe. She had one older sibling, Walter Sharpe, who was killed in Germany during World War II. Mabel graduated from Mary Potter Memorial School in Oxford, NC and she attended Winston-Salem Teachers College, now Winston-Salem State University. She...
Rodney N. Ellis, Sr.
Sep 10, 2016
A Trailblazer's Tale Rodney N. Ellis, Sr. was born July 19, 1967 to Elizabeth Rivers and the late John William Ellis in Mocksville, NC. Rodney was educated in the public schools of Mocksville and Cleveland, Ohio. A committed Christian, Rodney ensured that his family served the Lord. He was a great supporter of Great Commission Community Church as he had...
Demarcus Hubert Jones
Sep 8, 2016
Mr. DeMarcus Hubert Jones, 51, was born May 22, 1965 in Winston Salem, NC. He attended the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth Technical Community College. He was employed at Herbal Life. He enjoyed watching football; his favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luvenia Jones. He is survived by his father Hubert...
Sylvester Lowery, Sr.
Sep 5, 2016
Mr. Sylvester Lowery Sr., 84, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, September 5, 2016. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC to John and Lucinda Lowery. He was married for sixty years to the love of his life, Gladys Lowery. Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Lowery; his parents, brother, sister, and his daughter. To...
Charles Edward Morrison
Sep 3, 2016
Charles Edward Morrison, of the city, transitioned peacefully, September 3, 2016 at his home, after a brief illness. He was born in Forsyth County to the late Elijah "Mack" Morrison and Myrtle McIntyre Morrison. Mr. Morrison graduated with the class of 1948 from Atkins High School, served his country in Korea, receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army...
Trellis Edwann Simon
Sep 1, 2016
Trellis Edwann Simon, born August 8, 1971 to Ceroy Simon and the late Priscilla Lewis (Simon) Fletcher, passed away on September 1, 2016 after a brief illness. She leaves to cherish her memory, a host of family and friends that loved her dearly. Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Greater Faith Deliverance Center with...
Wilma Vestal Epps
Aug 31, 2016
Wilma Vestal Epps, the oldest child of James Madison Vestal Sr. and Geneva Walker Vestal, was born on May 26, 1929, and departed her earthly body on August 31, 2016. She matriculated in the Winston-Salem school system and graduated from Atkins High School in 1946. In 1950, she graduated from Bennett College, where she majored in French with a minor...
Jacqueline Eugenie Williamson
Aug 30, 2016
Ms. Jacqueline Eugenie Williamson, 58, was born to Katie Mae Williamson and Eugene E. Green on May 2, 1958 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She went home to be with the Lord she loved and served on August 30, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sister Jacqueline Williamson was a faithful member of Greater Community Baptist...
Carroll Burgess, Sr.
Aug 28, 2016
Mr. Carroll Burgess Sr., 84, of Winston Salem, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Carroll was born on February 28, 1932 to Charlie and Alma Burgess of Salters, SC. Carroll was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, where he was the Father of the Church. He proudly served 40 years in the U.S....
Donald Gray Lowery
Aug 23, 2016
Donald Gray Lowery, 72, of 4850 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina was born on February 25, 1944 in Kernersville, North Carolina to Frank Lowery and Beulah Fulton Lowery. He worked continuously until he retired from his job with the State of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Wilbur E. Lowery. He is survived...
John Clifton "Calhoun" Gethers
Aug 23, 2016
Mr. John Clifton Gethers, 80, also known as Calhoun passed away at Forsyth Medical Center August 23, 2016. John was born in Sumter, SC on June 8, 1936. He graduated from Atkins High School in Winston Salem, NC in 1954. He retired from R.J. Archer after thirty and a half years of service. John enjoyed fishing, basketball, drag racing, classic...